The Straits Times, 1 June 1908
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Title Section13 1908-06-01 1 The Straits Times. NO. 22.665. SINGAPORE. MONDAY. JUNE 1. 1908. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement515 1908-06-01 1 ASK THE MAN WHO DRIVES A DE DION Letter from a customer who has just bought an 8 h.p. DE DION: With reference to the small 0 h.p. de DION I bought from Mr. Hatchell (Chief Police Oriicer). and which he had been driving about nine months, you will note515 words
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Advertisement167 1908-06-01 1 Robinson and Company. fe FOR BURNING COAL WOOO. Jf A new Landmine rmoge. witlifttecially lar«c hot plat, and Fire cl.anib, i. The Icauway Pinter*, nritii ich LiniMl oven accommodation. The Hearth Plato w remorabk for coul uud tllt IU Wll l:ll b; Oven conducted with cast-iron Plates and Httcd wit!:167 words
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Advertisement221 1908-06-01 1 ADELPHI HOTEL. TH VSS OTEL THE ONLY ROTEL IN SINGAPORE UNDER ENGLISH MANAGi MT.M. Anglo French Ctnsiac English Cleanliness Ilomp C afsrti M J GUEST NIGHT— EVERY SATURDAY. By special teir*. the Plcb.-ciU' l)iuiier> are being cm Isncd, I i iv request.- f,r auy Special dishes de^ireii on or ba&XC221 words
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Article931 1908-06-01 2 INTERESTING DISCOVERY AT GREENWICH. Jupiter's New Moon. Greenwich stands at the head oi the world's observatories by reason of its early foundation and long record of invaluable work accomplished. But it lays no claim to lead tho way in astronomical discovery, though many of the most important advances931 words
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Article126 1908-06-01 2 Basing himself on his records of nearly 1,800 eye examinations, Dr. 8. W. Toms claims that 90 per cent, of all those suffering from reflex or neuralgic headache have ocular defects. Over 000 of the patients examined were altogether unaware of theii defect. Fully half the cases126 words
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Advertisement631 1908-06-01 2 GARRETT'S PORTABLE ENGINES. Fitted with their Patent Fire Box WOOD FUEL Are most EFFICIENT and ECONOMICAL. OYKB FIFTY IS USE IS THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES. •importers, The Borneo Company, Ltd., Singapore. Maynard (80., Jbtd. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CHEMISTS, DRUGGISTS AND OPTICIANS, SINGAPORE. I I GOVERNMENTS, DISPENSARIES. EBTATES. MINING COMPANIES. ETC.631 words
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Advertisement857 1908-06-01 2 G. OTOMUNE CO., SINGAPORE. Japanese Curios and General Store. We have the FINEST, specially selected collection of High class Japanese Curios and Modern Art Work of Japan, suitable for PRESENTS, GIFTS, PRIZES AND SOUVENIRS. It needs only a visit to the establishment to appreciate all that is displayod in the857 words
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Article758 1908-06-01 3 EXPERIENCES' -.OF A SELANGOR PLANTER. Methods at Negapatam. A Selanfior planter, who ha 9 just returned from a trip to Southern India, has sent to the Malay Mail the following account of the procedure at Negapatam in connection with the shipment of coolies. Having recently returned from a758 words
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Article151 1908-06-01 3 l'ri'icipal amongst the subjects dealt with in the report of the General Council of the Bar, presented at the annual meeting of the Bai in the Old Hall, Lincoln's Inn, were querttionß relating to professional conduct and practice. I'riority was given to the writing of answers to151 words
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Advertisement1011 1908-06-01 3 A MATRON of the Y.W.C.A. HOME Neuritis, Lassitude, Neuralgia Almost BveryotM U.\* known that leeiingot relief and thankfulness when they have fouad nmeoM whooooM Ix- •,;c.;ded upon without doubt or disappointment, whose wonl can l>e accepted unquestionably well that is what the writers of these letteis are. men and women1,011 words
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Advertisement516 1908-06-01 3 Healthy Children Can only be reared hy (Mag smlable •oartahaMal If unable tn feed «oat oliild, iV propt-r MtaUMi it 4 food lhat correspond-i in IMpacb with human milk. The Allcnbury->" Milk Koodi iv prep.irul as to remove the difference batWMB om unlit and lumi.tn milk, and are most eUJ516 words
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Article607 1908-06-01 4 Ntmf, at* of arrival, oj Agents. SXEAMEBS Air: ".:i>. Jnnt I BonrteaJ is li Barlo* IS JsiisftaM I v <>. Coy. 8 Ed«< \siaiic Co> g; V. MansfielJ v Oomte I .rate r, Ihi i l Julj M. Varitim* Patersoa Btmra Bharata Bonatead Co\ Bn 3 tohnMi i607 words
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Article124 1908-06-01 4 Passengers Outward. Per I', and O. steamer Sardinia; due June a.— Captain D. E. K. M. Cricbton, Mr. W. T. Clayton, Mrs. Downing, Captain H. E. Har\ie, Mrs Forbes. Pur P. and O. steamer China, euuuectiug with the steamer Malta at Colombo, due .lune Mrs J. K.124 words
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Advertisement61 1908-06-01 4 A CERTAIN CURE FOR BOWEL COMPLAINT Wbcu attacked with diarrhoea or bowel complaint you want a medicine that acts ■Illicitly. The attack is always sudden, generally severe and with increasing pain. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has never been known to fail in any rate of colic, diarrhoea or61 words
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Advertisement617 1908-06-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P 8? O STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penang, ecylon, Australia, India. Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. i trough Bills it Lniia.: i.-s.;cd tot '"am i. Pcniiu G^:!. Coatta ntaj, *m& A/aoric* Vorli. '-.ti;ip N s MAIL 1.1 Nfc", Outttari (<c r Media June 8617 words
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Advertisement1088 1908-06-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS, HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. The steamers of this (.'o:-if:iiiy iv.»;nt*in a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, ami the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are .lesoatchod fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremerhaveu direct, calling at "cBBBg aa I Colombo. Taking1,088 words
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Advertisement629 1908-06-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY CO. LTD. The Companies' steamers are lasfatakai from Liverpool outwards fcr the Htrn-.: ■»n.l Japan every woek, eoJ from Janao hi-rre-wurds for London, AmstTdLtn and Antwerp overy fortnight and for Genoa, sfac Liverpool monthly. One outward xczmct every629 words
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Advertisement799 1908-06-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. NDL NORDOEUT^CHER LLOYD Isapartel 0 man Mall Li... The fut and ajafl known mail Ml I •hu Company c»il f.rtuightly from Hr. m Hamburg v.s Rotterdam. Antw-rp, Boa ten, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (aoaasvt Marseilles, Naplcp, Alexandria, and vice For Said, Suez, Aden, Ooiombo, Pcua Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Nagasaki,799 words
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Article1350 1908-06-01 5 I ■<l»atbi» l».vllitf th. following abbr«Tiatloni >n u*d itr.— •tannier ill.— ubip; lx|. h.irouo. icli-•c-b'»"i-r; Vrt.— Vociit; Oi u.-- CruiMr O'bt.—Obbboat Tor.-Ti.riK>.!..; ll.ji.— llonw-powmr Km. Brltuli U. B.— l°nitwl Mri«; Fch.— French; <(«.- O«ma>. Out.— lhlt<-h Ital.— ItMian Span.— HpmUh; Mar >ir»««k i (i.c.— <*•!!•: U cargo1,350 words
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88 1908-06-01 5 v% harves at which VesaeU are Berthed To-day. tujoaa mdii. Kait WaAßf Bisra— Olenogle, Lady Weld. Eui SacnoH I— Theodor Wille, Tarobn. Saor. 1 (SBuas Wuar):— Nil. SiOTioa No. J-Montroc Langhank. I Japnn. m ii 4 Kageshima Maru. 5— Nil. 6 Strathdon, Oood^in.88 words
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Article95 1908-06-01 5 By tho kmta. Captain J. M. I>nly, luno From Ti-I.ik Anson. Mi-- C'on»tuutiuj and Mr. G. H. L. Wharton from Port Swottenham, Messrs. Hone. Mackic, Ng Boon Bee, and 1 .im Tiling Woe from Port Dickson, Missos Stork, .Mr. and Mrs. K. N. Cummiog, Messrs. .1. B.95 words
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Article96 1908-06-01 5 Foa Pu STCAiin 1 in To-houow Baiavia Seym 9 a.m. iIH'IN I UKIH 1 11. Hi, 11. 11 H.ni Muntok and Paleinhan,; Ban Yong Stng ooon P. Swettenham, Pen&og Omapert 1 p.m. I'ali'inliKi Ophir 1 p.m. Snignn Kamp't 'I p.m. Colombo And l{'*vmhfi\ Ku'thimn Mam 3 p.m. Sarawak96 words
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Article114 1908-06-01 5 From Eoaon— By the V. A O. s.i. Malta, doe June 5. From Cbika— By the P. <ft O. i.s. Dplta, doe .luoe 4. Xl: Vpnl Vprll Vpnl »Im. Hay Hay ilay Hay lay day >lay Ingapore Oi J4 P. 40. 87 N. D. L. an H.114 words
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Article472 1908-06-01 5 Cile Additions to the Cambridge University Library. ugh the generosity of a fen prompt bers, a notable addition of books has been made to the Chinese department of the Cambridge University Library. Ever since the gift by the late Sir Thomas Wade of the whole of his valuable472 words
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Advertisement64 1908-06-01 5 NEVER FAILS. METHYLOJDS always cure affections of the urinary nvrt. Tbey never produce stricture and are far superior to santal or cupaiba. Tliry euro in a short time and yon i -mi notice thu results three hours alter using. They relievo thu pain and obviate tho inconvenience of injections. Although64 words
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Advertisement467 1908-06-01 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO LTD. A regular FORTNIGHTLY nervice is maintained between Japan and Europe by the following NEW TWIN-SCKEW STEAMERS, Under Mail Contract with the Imperial Japanese Government, specially designed for the Company's European Servioe, lighted throughout by Electrioity, provided witb excellent accommodation for First and467 words
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Advertisement861 1908-06-01 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. Tbk hU'mihth nf ttiis Company maintain a regular direct service between Calcuita, Straits, Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan, taking cargo on through Bills of Lading for Canton, Swatow. Amoy, Cbefoo, Tientsin, Newobwang, YongWze Porte, Formosa, the Philippines, *0.. *c. Steamers Tons Commander Kit-ami 4,895861 words
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Advertisement263 1908-06-01 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. June 2 At Sale-room, unredeemed pledges, at 1 0 a.m. 2— At Sale-room, valuable freehold reai dential property, known as "Sans Souci," River Valley Road, at 2 SO p.m. 3 At Sale-room, valuable 999 yeara properties, at Teluk Ayer Street and Middle Road, at 2-80263 words
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Miscellaneous171 1908-06-01 5 Singapore Tide Table. (Fbom Jcsk 1 to Jrxt 7.) HIGH WATER. LOW WATER Time H'ght "time H'ght hrs. mm. ft. ins. hrs.min.ift. ins. June I i iIoKDAi 1 U-35pm n3 5 .42p m 8.9 ,1 i 6.90 am 0.2 ttnsDAY 2 J 10 pm 80 i 610pm 4l »•—»> J171 words
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Miscellaneous131 1908-06-01 5 PAY BY DAY Monday, June i. High Water. 11-35 p.m. Rev. J. A. Gray's Lecture. Misxiooary Meet inp. ri-l. r > p.m. S.C.R C. Tennis Tournament. Alhambra. 7M) p m Japanese Cinematograph. 7-AO p.m. Harima Cinematograph. 7-30 p.m. Tuesday, June a. High Water. 1-0 p.m. Wednesday, June 3. High Water.131 words
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413 1908-06-01 6 The Straits Times, PRICE 10 CENTS. MONDAY, JUNE 1. It would bo absurd to accuse Mr. Asquith of Unit; a Little Euglauder," for that bo in not, being one of the Liberal Imperialist* and one of tho broadest -minded men of the party. Vet, the Premier, wo learn from a413 words
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Article629 1908-06-01 6 When we wrote on the Crown Agcnt>> on Saturday, we had uot seen the remarks made by Mr. Claude Hay I Unionist i and Mr. .1.1). Keen Liberal) following upou Colonel Secly'n reply to Mr. llay iv the House of Commons. For tlie convenience of readers, we repeat tliejkiniis uf629 words
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Article14 1908-06-01 6 I virgo ri Loffeb orrivbd trow L'th tbi morciag, by the British steamer Hebe14 words
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Article21 1908-06-01 6 Hal Exchange Banks will be dosed un Wednesday, June 3, in honour of the Birthday of H.R.H., the Prince of Waloe.21 words
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Article22 1908-06-01 6 Among the passengers arriving by the Dutch steamer Bochussen, this morning, were 17 sick Chinese mitten from Billiton, en route to China.22 words
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Article31 1908-06-01 6 The body ol a Chinas* child, about three months old,' was found in a hinlgnt at tho comer ol Albert and Short Streets, this morning. The cause of death id unkitawn.31 words
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Article11 1908-06-01 6 The cable steamer Mauuet arrived from Cape St. James, on Saturday.11 words
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Article26 1908-06-01 6 Owfag to the depression iv trade, it ii said, the traffic earnings of the Federated Malay States Railways, have fallen off by many thousands of dollars26 words
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Article26 1908-06-01 6 The captain of the Dutch steamer Kediri, which arrived from Kottardam, ou Saturday, reports that be passed a white buoy drifting in the Straits of Malacca.26 words
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Article28 1908-06-01 6 Beginning to-day, the hour of opeuiug school at St. Joseph's Institution is changed from 9.HQ to 9 o'clock. The closing hour is changed from 4 p.m. to 8.80.28 words
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Article29 1908-06-01 6 A llengali Constable has reported to his Inspector that he was robbed of a watch valued by »12.. Vi by two other Bengali eon stables. Enquiries are being made.29 words
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Article31 1908-06-01 6 The local schools are closing ou Friday of nest week for the mid-summer vacation. On the day following, the aunual school sports are to be hold by two of the schools.31 words
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Article30 1908-06-01 6 Two bombs, consisting of a hollow hamboo filled with explosives, were found iv a carriage on the arrival of the I'uri mail at Howrah. says a Calcutta telegram of .May30 words
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Article28 1908-06-01 6 A Tamil uamed Maruthamutu was acquitted by the Third Magistrate. Mr. E. E. Colinau. on Saturday, on a charge of fraudulent ixwse-sion of a quantity of carpenter's tools.28 words
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Article34 1908-06-01 6 The dead liody ot a Chiuaman was found ou tho beach at licach Koad. ou Friday afternoon. An iuquest held by the Coroner, Mr. A. < ii-ntle, returned a verdict of accidental death hy drowning.34 words
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Article32 1908-06-01 6 The luivernment of Madras h.is requested the Director of Public Instruction to take all |.iis-iihl' steps to encourage the education of the children of labourers employed ou plantations in tiie Madras Presidency.32 words
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Article39 1908-06-01 6 A Chiuaman named Yop Mun has reported to the l'oliec that his bicycle, valued at MS. was stolen from the five-foot way iv frout of a bicycle repariug shop, ou Friday evening wbilo he was inside purchasing a pump.39 words
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Article44 1908-06-01 6 A lantern lecture ou Tasmania is to be given hy the Kov. 11.I 1 N. Hunter. M.A., Chaplain to the Troops, uuder the auspices of the Singapore V.M.C.A. Towu Council, to-morrow night, at Ml o'clock, at Zetland House. All friends are invited to attend.44 words
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Article43 1908-06-01 6 A cook employed by a Oeriuau liviug iv Tauglin was entrusted with hy his mistress to purchase provisions, lie has reported to the I'ohco that he was held up and robbed of the moucy by three uthnr GWmm. 'in- man has beeu arrested.43 words
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Article52 1908-06-01 6 i iming lino, who with his wife. Oug Low, was charged with enticing away the wife of Yew Yong. was sentenced to "six mouths' rigorous iuiprisoumeut by tin Third Magis trate, Mr. E. K Coluiau, on Saturday. Ong Lew was required to sign a bond to come up for judgment52 words
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Article46 1908-06-01 6 The Japanese Spiming Union has resolved to give a bounty of seventy-five sen per bale on yp.rns exported to countries other than China, including Hongkong. This bounty will take the place of lottery tickets for China, against which the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce protested in April.46 words
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Article58 1908-06-01 6 Five Chinese were on trial before the Third Magistrate, Mr. E. E. Coluian, on a charge of participating iv an affray in Cecil Street, on Friday night, at ten o'clock, with sticks. After the Magistrate had enquired into the case, he- decided that it would take up too much time58 words
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Article63 1908-06-01 6 The dividend of the Suez Cauai Company this year will be about 1 1* fr. net. which will ue an increase of 7 fr. on last year's. The dividend will be fixed ou the Ith instaut. The increase of the dividend will bring about, as from January 1, 190 U.63 words
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Article47 1908-06-01 6 Mr. Uoorge li. Lecchruau has been elected chairman of the Home Committee of the Ceylon Nursiug Association in counectiou with the collection of subscriptions for the proposed hospital: and Miss Martin-Loake has been appointed Hou. Secretary. It has been decided to await estimates before taking further actiou.47 words
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Article52 1908-06-01 6 At the Calcutta High Court, Justices Stephen and Holmwood. hearing an appeal ou behalf of one of Whiteaway Laidlaw's durwans, convicted of theft, declared that the sentence passed upon him, combined imprisonmentand whipping, was illegal. If the whipping of ton stripes has beenintticted the imprisonment for four months must be52 words
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Article58 1908-06-01 6 Mr. A. H. Chalmers, Second Hoarding Officer, rescued a Chinaman from drowning off Johnston's Pier, on Saturday afternoon. The Chinaman was tiu.d 9.0 by the Second Magistrate, this morning, for attempting suicide. Hi- said that ho I mil been trying to collect debts and had no success, lost his senses58 words
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Article63 1908-06-01 6 < <irri'HtK>ii<l<nt at Kaltiluru. <>vI'JU, aan Mint a Kalutar.i uentlt'iumi liv- i«MWd I' t let of demand, through Ui proctor, uu young lady of Montana •Ikuiuiidiug the- pay ment ot RupyesdtU.OOO au dauiafes sustained by him in couae^uouc. ci hot failurb to marry him iui by her marriage oc May63 words
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Article77 1908-06-01 6 Mr. C. F. J. Green, the Second Magistrate, fined Allen Fmlay, a European, 45 on Saturday, (or wilful trespass at the house of Tungku Ali, Toluk Blangah, on Friday night. Complainant said that Mr. Finlay entered the bouse in an intoxicated condition, without cause. Mr. Finlay Mid that he saw77 words
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Article885 1908-06-01 6 Major Vaughan, Supply and Transport De partinent, h laid up from a nasty fall from his horse at Simla. The veteran golfer, Tom Morris, has been killed by falling downstairs at the new Golf Clubhouse at St. Androws. The Chiuese (Jirls School Sale will tuk. place in885 words
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Advertisement201 1908-06-01 6 Prime Quality. <35G> Australian APPLES. JUST ARRIVED. Thompson, 60 cents Thomas Co., I'EK UJZKN. < ii'iiural Provision Merchants, T~~. H and 18, Stamford Koad. NOTICE. HOUBE TO BE LET 1 have this day appointed Mr. Tan Jiak No. 157, Middle Road, comfortable Compound Hoe agent for The China Mutual Lifo201 words
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Advertisement272 1908-06-01 6 ALHAMBRA HI.AI II ROAD. tirand Change of Programme. FIRBT BHOW. 1 Vi«it to a Public Nursery Give me back my Dummy :i Near the Sea. M The Great P^ idcr," the wreck on the coast uf Brittany 4 The lady Barrister "i Astrakhan Fisheries li For Kate'i Health 7 The272 words
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Article102 1908-06-01 7 ML WINSTON CHURCHILL AS A PROPHET. The Country's Future Under the Transvaal's Premier. IKbctbr's Tblburam) London, May 30. Mr. Winston Churchill, I'resideot of the Board of Trade, speaking at the South Vfricau banquet, said that South Africa was passing out of British party politics. The hour had come102 words
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Article69 1908-06-01 7 Windy Senator's Effort to Talk Out Emergency Measure. Hbujkk's Tklki.kam vVutihingtou. Juu. 1. ieldiug to pressure of the leudors of both political purties, the Hill creating an emergency currency lias passed both the llu isc of llepreseulutives aud the Senate, in spite of the elforts of certain Senators,69 words
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Article47 1908-06-01 7 Proposal to Abolish the Coastguard Service. IKiutih's Tiliukaml London, June I. Tho rc|Kjrt of an Interdepartmental Con terence practically abolishes the Coastguard, recommending the transference of its revenue duties to the Hoard of Customs aud its life sariug dutic to tin- Board of Trade.47 words
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Article40 1908-06-01 7 |ltm:iKK'.i TILKOKAM.j New York, May M. Mr. Theodore Price, the cotton o|N-ratoi. bM been indicted for couspirucy with two tormer government statistician- whereby he made £l.~>O.<HXt sterling through securing advance information with regard to the eottou crop.40 words
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Article21 1908-06-01 7 [Krdtbh's Ui.ki.kax London. May It. The Senate ol the Commonwealth has passed the new tariff practically unam<mded.21 words
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Article75 1908-06-01 7 Punitive Demonstration by Turkish Warships. IDm Ohtasiatiscuii Lloyd Tiliukaml Kerlin, .May ML riot having oivurred on the Island of Samos, iv the Greek Archipelago, the I'o-te has ordered a men of war to proceed there at once. li» -I»K I «L«.,KA< London June 1. Turkish warships on75 words
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57 1908-06-01 7 IDm 0.- i ami ii.si mi Lloyd Telkokam, Merlin. May -\0 The auuouucemcut in made in the Luited HMh lh.it if Mr. W. 11. Taft is chosen by the Couveutiou a-< Itcpublieuu candidate lor the rri"-idcucy. Mr. Luke K. Wright, s. Ambassdor at Tokio, will be57 words
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Article38 1908-06-01 7 Out OsTASMTiscHi Lloyd Tiliokamj Berlin, May M. The Commission of Greek officers appointed to report on the best gun to adopt for the <• reek army has reported uu favoursbly ou the Creu/ot guv38 words
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Article40 1908-06-01 7 |l>»« Ohtahiatimcb* I.loyh Tiliu«ah| Ibrlni \f:i V :l I Lit tu'.^auce i* Kiu;; Ouatav ur Sweden aud Quet'i Victoria 'uto Bt>rliD where llivy hare gone Umis!? the BmpefOl cud Enpti M ofGaOMBj mi i fcrflHmt yotaolr40 words
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Article23 1908-06-01 7 l>th Ostasuiiscu Lloyd Tblbora*| Berlin, May 31. The International Press Congress will bo opened at Berlin oi: S 11::.'...1 1 12123 words
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Article16 1908-06-01 7 'Dam OsTA&uiuctu Lloyd Tblsobax] Berlin, May 80. M. Fallieres u*s arrived at Paris.16 words
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Article272 1908-06-01 7 Officer of the Seaforth Highlanders Shot Dead. Wiring from Calcutta on May '-■>. a correspoudent reports that the Mod main) Field Force has accomplished its object, and Gcuoral Willcocks returns from the frontier as soon as possible. He has punished the offending sections severely and has succeed ed272 words
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Article436 1908-06-01 7 OPIUM FARM TENDER. Alleged I'rivilege of Government Contested Successfully. At the close of lltOO. the .lohore <ioveru uu vi applied for tenders for their Opium Hid Spirit 1 aim, and hhoo Siu Tim. among ot lie's, teudcrcd, theirs being the oue that was accepted, subsequently. It MM thai the Singapore436 words
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Article262 1908-06-01 7 New Straits Immigration Bill Being Prepared. The Chairman of the Poruk Planters Association ill the meeting of the Assouiatiun. the other day. road a letter frum the Secretary to the Hcsidcut of I'cruk. iv reply to one from the Secretary of tin Association regarding the questious of the262 words
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Article17 1908-06-01 7 The quarantine restrictions against the port of Kedali and Perlis, ou account of cholera, have been withdrawn.17 words
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Article177 1908-06-01 7 SUBSTANTIAL DIVIDENDS OF A SELANGOR COMPANY. Fair Demand for Plantation Rubber. il-uoM Olk Own Coi;hkm'ondent.) London (via l'euangi, May HO. 1 Vices on the Rubber Market show a better tendency. There is a fair demand for I 'lmitation produce. A telegram to the Times of Ceylon (London. May177 words
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Article59 1908-06-01 7 Flotation as a Limited Liability Company. ilu.om On; Own CoiciiKsfoNKL.M.i London (via I'cuuugi. Muy ML I'hi' firm of Messrs. Whiteaway, Laidlaw anil Company, who have places of business iv ludia and iiurmaaud in Singapore, has been registered as a limited Nubility compauy with a capital of BKXMIUU sterling59 words
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Article37 1908-06-01 7 IDm OsTAsiATiH.ua Lloyd Tmlkukamj Berlin. May '■'*>■ I- if ty four Japanese globetrotters have arrived at lierlin. They were present at the reviow of troops by the Kaiser. The party leaves for St. Petersburg on Tuesday.37 words
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31 1908-06-01 7 I'kk QmhhMH Lloyd I'klkhkamj Berlin, May U. King K' l ward has received a party ot German clergymen at present on a visit to London.31 words
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Article176 1908-06-01 7 Compulsory Isolation Found to be Impracticable. .lava has au Auti-Leprosy Society which has just issued its first yearly report at Batavia. The Society began operations iv September, 19(16, and, in April, IMO7. engaged a nurse to seek out. attend to, and give medicines to patients at their176 words
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Article85 1908-06-01 7 The Resident of Dutch South West Boruoo calls attention to the flourishing condition ot the copra trade there, especially with Siugu pore. The Government U doing its beat to improve the quality of the copra produced by .-supervising strictly its preparation for Mm market. But, for85 words
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Article171 1908-06-01 7 Captain Kd wards, the Senior Bourdiug Officer, while out iv the roads iv a launch, at 6.20 this morning, picked up a raft, on which were two Chinamen. They reported that they left St. John's Island in the night with a third, who was seized by a171 words
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Article66 1908-06-01 7 A new Bank, domiciled at Paris, and styled the Bank of Cochin China, with a capital of five millions of francs, is to be established at Saigon. The rid Jof operations will be Indo China and the Chinese Empire. The Board of Directors includes Frenchmen, Belgians, a Spaniard, and a66 words
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Article883 1908-06-01 7 GOVERNMENT SUPPORTED BY MR. R. LAIDLAW. Experiences in the Straits and F.M.S. Writing to the Westminster Gazette from the House of Commons ou 7th instant. Mr. H. Laidlaw, M.l., says Having failed to catch the Speaker's eye during the Opium debate last night, may I crave the courtesy883 words
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Article84 1908-06-01 7 Mr. B. de Splentor, a Belgian, who keeps a provision shop m Victoria Street, appeared before the Third Magistrate. Mr. E. E. Column, this morning, on a charge of criminally intimidating Count <Jc Bondy, Consul General for Wrtmm, by On. ■>{■ run-- to ilo mjurv to him.84 words
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Article79 1908-06-01 7 A paragraph in The Times calls attention to the anti-British propaganda of the Indian sojourners in London. It mentions that nearly a hundred Indian students attended, on May 10, a secret meeting at a hostel for Indian students at Highgate, to commemorate the rising of 1857.79 words
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Article154 1908-06-01 7 Exception in Perak to Purchase of Malay House. In the discussion at the Perak Planters' Association meeting upon tho coming Rubber Exhibition, it was stated that tho Exhibition Committee had purchased a Malay bouse which was to be shipped to London at very considerable cost aud erected154 words
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Article541 1908-06-01 7 The English Climate Surpasses Its Reputation. {Warn On Own Correspondent, i London, May a. Our numerous Colonial visitors have found the English eliuiute more than e>|ual to its reputation for variety. The steamer Talma, from Sydney, sent many passengers inland by rail from Ply. mouth, aud they541 words
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Article122 1908-06-01 7 A Chiuo.it detective saw v Kin li carrying a bundle containing three pairs of riMH and (out plates, .in' 1 arrested him. It was ascertained that the shoes belonged to three of the boys at the St. Audrew'b House, Armenian Street. Tho boys gave evidence before122 words
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Article99 1908-06-01 7 Ng Vow In i charged with as smiting Wd l I icy Lion-: 'ml attempting Iv extort money from him iv Chin Nam Street, on Thursday last. WM sentenced to three months' rigorous imprisonment by the Third Magistrate Mr. E. Colmau, on Saturday, and also99 words
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Article47 1908-06-01 7 Leave to issue a writ outside the jurisdiction of the Court, against the Sultan of Lingga, for money alleged to be dne to Messrs. KaU Bros, was granted, this morning, by the Acting Chief Justice, Mr. A. G. Law, to Mr. Upcott, on behalf of tho nlaintiffs.47 words
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Article206 1908-06-01 7 TWELVE MEN SENTENCED TO DEATH. Commutation of the Sentences I KioTiK'a Tbuobaml London, May 31. H is reported from Cairo that the trial of tho ruon arrested in connection with tho murder of Mr. Scott Moncrieff, Deputy Inspector of the Blue Nile Province of the Soudan, near Messalamie,206 words
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Article118 1908-06-01 7 [Dm Ostasutischi Lloyd Tblkukam, Berlin, May 31. Au earthquake has been experienced »l Catania, in Sicily. ■fin -jcuport of Catania lies at the foot of Mount Ktna, which hun been in eruption for some weeks. The town hay often boeu ruined by earthquakes and eruptions of Etna,118 words
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Article32 1908-06-01 7 I Ok Ostasuiiscuii Lloyd TuMMUMJ Berlin, May 01. The luited States Budget provides a milliard dollars for expenditure, out of which 122,6b'2.71r> will bo devoted to naval pur poses.32 words
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Article508 1908-06-01 7 Preliminary Competition for the Warren Shield. The first round of the auuual competition for the Warren Shield was decided ou Satur day afternoon among the various companies of the S.V.C. Owing to the fact that the dual round has to be fired at Kuala Lumpur, there was not508 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article22 1908-06-01 8 The team race was not held at the Swimming Club, yesterday, as the Military team put in no appearance.22 words
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Article81 1908-06-01 8 Covered Court Championships. The following arc additional results in the Covered Court Championships at Qunen'o Club:— Tho Singles Championship. Challenge Round. Mr. A. W. Gore (winner of the allcomers competition) beat Mr. A. F. Wilding (holder) (4—B, B—o, 6-0, 8— The Ladies' and Gentlemen's Double* Championship. Challenge Round.81 words
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Article91 1908-06-01 8 L.L.T.C. Tournament. Saturday's play in tho Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club's Croquet tournament resulted as follows Championship. A. W. Bailey beat J. Andereon, by 2 pointsSingle Handicap. Mrs. Saundern, w.0., v. Mis. Keigwin. TO-DAY'S PLAY. Championship. C. F. J. Green v. Guinness, to finish. .Single Handicap. C. F. J. Green,91 words
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Article97 1908-06-01 8 Payne Stakes. Tho result of these stakes, run at Now market, on May 21, was as follow* Mr. W. Hall Walker's White Eagle 1 Sir R. Waldie Griffith's Merganser 2 Sir R. Waldie Griffith's Jonathan 8 The Starter, and College also ran. Derby Betting. On May 23, the97 words
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Article191 1908-06-01 8 Competition at Tanglin Club. The final of the Bowling competition in pairs, for tlie prizes presented anonymously, too 1 place at the Tanglin Clnb, last Friday, A. Robertson and K. O. Hartncll being the winners, with A. Agnow and H. A. Mason as ruunersup. The results of the various191 words
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Article214 1908-06-01 8 Muar v. Malacca. Writing from Malacca, yesterday, our correspondent says On Friday, Dr. Grant's Muar Eleven played a Malacca team, captained by Mr. Clark, on the Malay College ground, before a large crowd of natives, a considerable number of whom had como up from Muar with the visiting214 words
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Article455 1908-06-01 8 Empire Day Matches at Kinta. In the Bogey competition in connection with the Kiiita Golf Club, on Empire Day, the entries numbered twenty two, the largest entry for any event yet contested on the Batu Gajah Links. The principal scores were as follow M. A. V. Alleu do-»n; C.455 words
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Article605 1908-06-01 8 S.C.C. v. West Kents. In their match against the West Kents on Saturday, the S C.C. won by 98 runs. Top West Rents compiled 88, Sergeant Mills, with 22, Lieut. Hewitt, 17, Col- Sergeant Milln 18, and Lieut. Whitty 11, being the principal scorers. The S.C.C. replied with 186,605 words
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Article157 1908-06-01 8 Mr. B. O. Stoney left Kuala Lumpur by the 10.10 train on Friday to take up bis new appointment as Assistant Resident, Brunei. While congratulating Mr. Stoney on his promotion, we can only express regret, says tho Malay Mail, that it has deprived us of one157 words
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Article66 1908-06-01 8 During the run from Sourabaya. by tin Went Australian liner Minilya. the Edison Picture Company, who wore among tin passeugers un board and who aro touring the East, gave an evening entertainment on board, the screen being hung from the derrick on No. ii hatch. The night being exceptionally fine,66 words
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Advertisement237 1908-06-01 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS NOTICE. It is hereby notified that the i Exchange Banks will be closed on j WEDNESDAY. JUNE 3. Prince of Wales' Birthday. mi TO BE LET, FURNISHED Kirst-Class] Residence near Kcppel Harbour, beautifully sitnated and commanding splendid Hoa outlook. Fully furnished in beat style, luiiucdiatt' ontrv For parti237 words
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Advertisement586 1908-06-01 8 BISHOP HOLSEY SAYS: "PE-Rl-NA A s BLESSING." He Declares Pe-ru-na to Be After Twenty Years Bondage a Triumph of Medical to Catarrh Science, jHe Is Relieved Pe-ru-na. A Magnificent and Sovereigni A^^^/ V rRemedy. Having Tried Many Reme- fjfl/V-t The B*rt.p^Stro«i Trttut. t. A pnMli* speaker cannot afford to Kavecat«rrb.586 words
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Advertisement373 1908-06-01 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. DIVER WANTED Me»..rs Howartb Ki^kioe, l.imilprl, rpqiiirnthA service* of a Piver who b»* bud cxpenrnre in underwater Stftrl Constriulinu work. 120 a DRESSERS WANTED. BY THE MEDICAL DEf AKrMKNT. SKLANOOR. I Five experienced Dressaerx at SO a month I and three »t (40 a month. The term for373 words
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Article185 1908-06-01 9 I hi, M n :;u, 1908. PRODUCF. I :ui.bit-r buyer-- I 7.ix) ]o duo So. l picked 10.70 'opra Bali 6.75 Jo Pontian.k «:)a Kla.-k 11 .'ii do WtaMt buyers MJ( Sa»;c n it Sara :!0t> Rnn.i N 1 2.9.-> t'o»rl Srsjo 8.90 Coffee Bnli picked 'itiOO "otfit. Namtangi185 words
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Article48 1908-06-01 9 Howarth EraWne t% *3uO,OOO 3%pr.m Hiiey HargrctASu B% 225.OCO 3% jrc-ro ~'|.ore Electric Tnwn waya Co., Ltd. 5% 3 >0,000 oommil -iotjapore Mauiotpftl 6% 400,000 30% prem 5% 1,678,000 3%pren> U°i 1.600.000 !i% nrem i% 602,900 2% dis l it Strait* Engiaeeriog 3yd., Ltd. 6% 43,000 par.48 words
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Article345 1908-06-01 9 'ale 01 forma ion 'an ol formaJOB I Capital Capital SaUcribaJ SuUcribaJ N DBBI Share* Cf 6hara« Value u'p'to Unpaid rinM|lllf tMM 1903 1907 100! 1303 1407 1901 1906 180S 1906 1906 1906 1906 1907 1904 1907 1903 1892 1905 I*9B 1900 1907 1907 1406 1899 1907 lttU'i •300,000345 words
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Article399 1908-06-01 9 190S £160.000 1905 1300.000 1904 £30,000 1803 £70.000 1906 «150.0<>0 1904 £11,000 1905 £75,000 190 C £810,000 1906 £180,000 1907 £320,000 1906 76,000 1906 1360.001 1895 £100,000 1908 £.100,000 1903 tm.iW1906 1390,000 1904 £20.000 19U4 noo.ono 1894 £30,00(1 1903 IMII;NH 1908 6100,W)ti 1906 £100.000 1904 MO.OOV 1904 £60.000 i399 words
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Article207 1908-06-01 9 1684 1898 l«6) I »O« 1886 'Ml 1899 £^,377.10.0 MM tns.ooo ml*« moo ih.too.odo |^«m* lii.kii) |W,4W.001. I «.4').iWi. I I '*"jjg° ili.ow. ou J i,04 .<*»• j »3t,<nt) M■» i!* 00 ;vw »<Oil,.m«i Jll.ll' it..WO •h.i>' •»,>*• *\u (400,000 I iI.OK) 400 M 0 |i6'.o-0 Iii.OXJ 1,110 »^iu.'>»'207 words
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Advertisement336 1908-06-01 9 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. 0 SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY. REDUCTION IN CHARGES. The Municipal OiumiMkmeis are prepared M supply Klectiicity, including energy for light, power and industrial purposes, at the following •*V9 tot Lighting, l-'au£ and Lifts. J-"i ccuts per B. O. T. unit. K.ir .Motor Installations up to :i B. 11. I.,336 words
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Advertisement69 1908-06-01 9 WaSSIAMULIAsSOMULU Co. Have Removed TO THEIR NEW PREMISES. OPPOSITE. No. 56 and 57, High Street. o ENTIRELY NEW STOCK UNPACKED. MI MUi mmm ii a& O X 17 T\ f^ T^ W^m MTT V You are not satisfied with the milk you are using at present P Then why not69 words
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Advertisement264 1908-06-01 9 NOTICE, The public are hereby informed that the undersigned company is in no way WHATSOEVER connected with the China Mutual Life Insurance Co., Ltd. THE SHANGHAI LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. NOTICE. RE TAN JIAK ONG AND CO.. CHOP HONG ANN. No. i"», BOAT QUAY. j Wherea-- Uk ab-ive linn was264 words
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Advertisement400 1908-06-01 9 I&MB. P. de Silva, *^i i:-t.ii.h»iie.l I-:.-. MANUFACTURING JEWELLER. 1T i! *3*'c»nt>fulht' ■'"••'lapp.Mnt.-,'. l'urvtvor to 11. M. tm» K:a. HAS NOW ON VIEW. AT 62 AND 6] HIGH STREET. A _..'.i;aiticunt stock of Diamond .lowolliry Urn htcrt J .r Stl iliny Silver Articles aud FaLcy <ioods miteUa for PRESENTS, fiMui400 words
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Article1022 1908-06-01 10 PUNTING METHODS IN F.M.S. AND CEYLON. Serious Question for Solution. 1! iv.ii rs from the Straits Settlements or the Federated Malay States, proceeding to England and caring to visit the Rubbrr and Allied Trades Exhibition at Olympia, from September 14 to September 26, can obtain free of charge,1,022 words
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Advertisement636 1908-06-01 10 BANKING COMPANIES. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Paid op Capital in 60,000 Shares of £»each «1,«00,000 Reserve Fund ..f11.525.000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors ..£1,900,000 BANKERB. Bank ol England. National Bank oi Scotland. The London City A Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Aooounts are636 words
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Advertisement555 1908-06-01 10 BANKING COMPANIESHONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. aid-up capital »i 5,000,000 TOSERVE FDND Sterling Reserve »1S,OOO,OOO( M 8 500 000 -{•serve Liability of Prophstori 116.000,000 COURT OP DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. Henry KeswioL— Chairman. E. Ooeta, Eoq.— Deputy Chairman. E.G. Barrett, Esq. 0. R. Lenzmann.Esq. OuitevFriesland.Esq. E. Shellim, Eaq. i. Fuohs, Esq.555 words
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Advertisement25 1908-06-01 10 Steams' Headachb Cukb is perfectly harmless and free from morphine, antipyrine, chloral and other dangerous drugs. It does not produce a habit Gives immediate relief.25 words
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Advertisement1056 1908-06-01 10 SELANGOR TURF CLUB. PROGRAMME. July 7, 9 and 11, 1908. FIRST DAY. 1. Maiobn Platk.— Value 8400. A Hace for Maiden horses. Weight 9 stone, K\ griffins allowed T lbs. Entrance 920. Distance R. C. 2. A House Hindu ap.— Value $500. 150 to 2nd horse, provided there are 51,056 words
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Advertisement530 1908-06-01 10 SALES BY AUCTION. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. AUCTION SALE or VALUABLE HOTEL FURNITURE, BIL LIARD TABLE, ETC., At The Hotel Be)l«vne, Bpottiswoode Park. Saturday, fwm 'i. H. L. Coghlan V Co.. Licensed Auctioneers IU7 and Surveyors. AUCTION SALE or UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, The property of twelve pawnshops, On Wednesday, June 3. at 10530 words
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Advertisement549 1908-06-01 10 INSURANCE Companies NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY OF NORWICH A LONDON Established 1797. FOR FIRE INSURANCE ONLY. Amount insured £335,000.000. Losses paid S, 11,600,00 b. Premium inoome. 906,000. Insurance effected on almost every description property at oarrent rates of premium. Risks for 10 days are now accepted at 4 oent549 words
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Article1029 1908-06-01 11 NOTES AND NEWS OF INTEREST TO MOTORISTS. Messrs. KollH-Royce. Limited, have notified the British Petroleum Company, Limited, that their "SI .11 motor spirit used throughout the 1.j.000 miles trial of the Silver Ghost gave perfect combustion, and lift no tractable residue in the cylinders. At lln Sharpenlioe Hill Climb1,029 words
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Advertisement464 1908-06-01 11 MOTOR CARS. NOW IN STOCK. ARGYLLS THE CELKbIiATED SILENT 14-1 6 s DE LUXE. Adams Hewitts. Rovers. ON VIEW AT CUAIU DA AM SQ 142 24 and 142 25, Orchard Road OtlUwW iltfVlfl S&* (Two Doors from Cold Storage Depot). Dunlop Motor Tyres. NON-BLIPB (GROOVED) AND ORDINARY (PLAIN) HEAVY TYRES464 words
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Advertisement32 1908-06-01 11 LAXATINB, the Ideal Purgative, reoom mended by the beet medical authorities Baa; to take and oertain in results. To be hid of all beroirte. Wholesale (rcm The PfctrmacT. Battsry Bead, Bing»p< r«{32 words
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Advertisement577 1908-06-01 11 THREE TROPICAL SCOURGES. OYBENTERY. FEVER ANO ULCERS. With Prescriptions for Self Treatment and Rules for Prevention, b _l Dr. LAMBART, ft» h.d.) (Fellow of the Tropical (society). In simple language, tbe most ueef ol information Should bo la cvsjt hom>Price One Dollar. Kelly and WaUb, Limited. ■M THE BELAT TIN577 words
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Miscellaneous167 1908-06-01 11 SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Payable in Advance. Daily iaaue per year •:■■> < i«i do per quarter 7.50 do per month '.'.BO do per copy 10 Weekly i^Hue per year 13-00 do per quart* r it.oo do per copy 25 When Bent by post, there is added for the daily ihhu?, two167 words
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Advertisement449 1908-06-01 12 Scale of Charge*. PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS.— MiaoaI■•aeons Wants of Every Deaoriptlon, Houae«, ■tad, eto., to let, arc Inserted at the following Htei:— One Insertion I 1.20 per ineb. Two ».00 Three 2.50 Biz ••20 HIM 1.40 Twelve 7.80 Twenty five 10.00 (Earb subsequent month »5 p«r Inch.) Tae a'ouve rate is449 words
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Advertisement645 1908-06-01 12 Miscellaneous WANTS. Bins :-Fcwr Lira, on* or two loMrt Bf the inch, Seal* o! ChwgM. TENDERS INVITED. i GOVERNMENT OF SELANGOR lenders will be received at the ottei I Secretary to Resident, Selangor, up Vi. m I th» IMk June, 1908, for renting the trjdemea tioned Farms for the period645 words
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Advertisement567 1908-06-01 12 {Miscellaneous WANTS.! tuns:— Four Llnw, on* or twoiniertioiu,»l.CO Bj the Inch, »c« Scale of Chnve-. DRAUGHTSMAN WANTEO. Draughtsman required in a Surveyor's Otcce. Must be neat and able to plot from teld book. Apply H. C, o/o Straits Timev r 1010 CHINESE CLERK WANTED. 1 Warned, a young Chinese C'eik,567 words
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Advertisement620 1908-06-01 12 TO BE LET OR SOLO. RiTli. -lJo:rl J o:r 1.mt... cne or two inanttont, Br tb« kMh, mi Seilt of Chu««>. ROOM TO LET. Boom aaitable for Married Couple or two Bachelors. Apply Eden H&U, Naasim Road. cHI OFFICE AND 6000WN TO LET. No. 96, Robinson Road. Moderate rent. Apply620 words
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Advertisement861 1908-06-01 12 v.o.v. S DAN MACFARLANE COMPANY'S Royal Liqueur Scotch Whisky. OBTAINABLE OF ALL DEALEHS. Wholesale from SYME and CO., SoL Afmts. Syrup of Raspberry MJBBIA MADS OF GUARANTEED NATURAL RASPBERRY JUICE AND SUGAR. Mixed itli iced water K *oila water, it form*, a very palatnbli-. reftMbing an i healthy ilriuk. which861 words
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