The Straits Times, 12 December 1908
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Title Section13 1908-12-12 1 The Straits Times. NO. 22.833. SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 12. 1908. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement397 1908-12-12 1 Raffles Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER TO -ITlca-HT sarkies Brothers, PBOPRIKTOFS. DAHL'S MILK. As a uuarantee of the purity and quality of this well-known brand of Milk, attention is called to the following analysis by the Government Analyst "THE SAMPLE CONTAINS IN 100 PARTB. Solid Residue 1 %m Fat on Non Fatty397 words
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Advertisement357 1908-12-12 1 HALES TOURS, Beach Road. TOURS TONIGHT Will include 1. The Matterhorn from the ViegeZermatt Railway. 2. The Distracted Traveller. :i. Burmab Teak Forest. 4. London to Paris, etc., etc. Ist Class, 1 trip 20 cents. 8 trips 50 cents. 2nd Class, 1 trip 10 cents. 3 trips 20 cents. Trains357 words
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Advertisement168 1908-12-12 1 ROBINSON AND CO. Suggestions for Xmas and the New Year. USEFUL GIFTS. NEW FAMILY HAND MACHINE. k h Will sew from the finest to the stoutest cloth. This Machine fiK> <^iV-« At\ is on a Walnut Base, with Fast and Loose Wheel Multiply- Wfsi I: Ij&MMI in({ Action. Automatic Bobbin168 words
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Advertisement154 1908-12-12 1 ADELPHI HOTEL. Select fireproof residential and transit Hotel, commanding the most peaceful «nd attractive outlook in Singapore. comfortable f\entral. lean i heehful col Convenient The highest class acocmirodation st moderate prices. Specially a tractive rate* by tbe quarter or year. Those deairiog rcooemy combined with continental cooking and a quiet154 words
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Article441 1908-12-12 2 POSTPONEMENT OF INITIAL ISSUE ANNOUNCED. How the Money May Be Raised The trade unionists are not going to possess and manage their own daily newspaper just yet. The matter has for some time been in the bands of the joiut board of the three central organisations, and441 words
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Article450 1908-12-12 2 Birmingham Boys and Their Cave in the Woods. Five juvenile Kobin Hoods have just been captured by the Birmingham police. The band had its lair in a little cave in a pretty cups known as Punchbowl I>• il. in the semi-rural district of Harborne known as California.450 words
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Article40 1908-12-12 2 At the Oxus inquiry, counsel remarked that since 1908 several ships have foundered in smooth waters, with the very disagreeable concomitant of insurances by outside people, whose only interest in the ship was the hope that she would be lost.40 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement298 1908-12-12 2 WHITE ANTS, TEREDOS, DRY HOT, DECAY IN TIMBER. JODELITE The Only Safeguard has be. n on ill trial in large quantities for the pnst ten years iv the Straits Settlements and proved all thst is claimed for it. The six piece! of 'leal illustrated below were part'v coated with Jodelite298 words
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Advertisement83 1908-12-12 2 J. MOTION CO. WRtchmak«?rB, jewellers, Opticians. titU Aiho PROMPTLY K&EcUTKD. Daring H.M. the KING's stay at Marienbad last August, HIS MAJESTY USED EXCLUSIVELY TEPLITZ WATER aud H.M. waa fo delighted with it that on his departure he o dered it to ba taken in the Royal train. This water is83 words
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Advertisement30 1908-12-12 2 BRICKS!! THE BATAM BRICK WORKS. We are now able to supply our customers Hard-burnt Bricks, delivery on th* foreshore of Singapore, at §100 per 10,000. Apply 135, Prinsep Street. 265430 words
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Advertisement61 1908-12-12 2 No man who loves bis wife can bear to sco ber health failing. Steams' Wine is a fine thing for pale, tired, overworked and wornout women. It makes them gain flesh, enriches their blood, and fills them with rigorous vitality. Yon can easily tell when a woman lias been taking61 words
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Advertisement290 1908-12-12 2 ISMAIL RAHEEM. VIIIC Jewellery AlT|/i<s Bazaar.. JUST UNPACKED, A LARGE VARIETY OK Diamond and other Jewellery IN NEW DESIGNS. SUITABLE FOR. Xmas Ifteu? year PBESEITTS. PRICES BEYOND <ffi our customers the pib. r+ruuiDCTiT-mAi X LIC OENEKALLY ARE CORUI. COMPETITION O ally invited, a:::::: BUY NEW CURTAINS DIRECT. \\jjbj/klM'-ii Illustrated List290 words
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Article1654 1908-12-12 3 THE SECRET. I saw him walking down the floor of the A.B.C. shop where. 1 was lunching. He was gating about for a vacant seat with that va ;nr stare of puzzled di*trees he always wore when engaged in practical affairs. Then be saw me and nodded.1,654 words
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Article220 1908-12-12 3 In the annual return dealing with the health of the British Navy, it is shown that a considerable improvement was noticeable last year in the number of those recorded as sick. But the average loss of service for each person in the year is still 10 45220 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement900 1908-12-12 3 Don't Trifle With a Cough! Cure it Now. There is positively nothing eciu.il to Angitr'b Emulsion for coughs, bronchitis and all hint,' affections. By its peculiar soothing and baaing effects it stops the cough, allays soreness and inflammation, improves the liruatinng, and makes expectoration easy. At the same time it900 words
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Advertisement72 1908-12-12 3 n By Special -fefit^- Purveyor, to <SB^I V^^B Warrant H.M. The Xin S lip II Celebrated Oilmen's Stores I-— J\J IK PICKLES, SOUPS, JAMS, JELLIES. Iy^ I I^H POTTED MEATS, MALT VINEGAR. H |B Agent, for LEA PERRIN'S WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE j//0 Crosse Blackvvell, Ltd.* Oood-byk, Hkadachkd is what people say72 words
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Advertisement274 1908-12-12 3 MERRYWEATHERS' PATENT "6rccnu)icb 6cm" STEAM FIRE ENGINE. The Lightest and Best Steam Fire Eng-ina on the Market. A Chief Officer writes:— "The M;«n' Type is «n romp*' t und t.atidy. that it can eauily !>■■ Ktnknl and m.rlr.l If MM nun a fact that does not apply In other Kiil-im*274 words
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Advertisement265 1908-12-12 3 SELF CURE NO FICTIONI MARVEL UPON MARVEL I NO SUFFERER NEED NOW DESPAIR, bnt without running a doctor 1 bill or falling into tbe dfru diti-h of quackn-y. may uirly, sprcdily and economically cure bimvlf without the knowledge of a second party. By the introduction of THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY265 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement792 1908-12-12 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. &O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon. Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London Through BUI* if Lading Issued for Chin U Puralao Oulf nontioenlal, and Amnrioo forla. Stiamers will le»>e Singapore on or aboi MAIL LINE. (Outward for China) 1908 Auaye Dec792 words
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Advertisement673 1908-12-12 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO. LTD. The Companies' steamera are deepaohe 1 from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam arH Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseille! and Liverpool and for Marseilles,673 words
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Advertisement990 1908-12-12 4 Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij (ROYAL DUTCH PACKET COMPANY CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY RETURN TICKETS, Fiat auJ Iniwil f'ltm. at SINGLE rates, will be issued from Singapore to BATAVIA and SOURABAYA, available for use between December 15, 1906, and January 15, 1909. FARES i BATAVIA First-class: »45. Second class 127. SOURABAYA (direot) First-class: 968.990 words
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Advertisement575 1908-12-12 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. The* teamen of this Company maintain a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Strait*, China and Japan. Homeward*, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month for Bremerhaven direot, calling at Penang and Colombo. Taking cargo575 words
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Advertisement797 1908-12-12 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. NORDDEUTSCNER LLOYD. imperial Uirmm Mall Lin*. The fast and well known mail etoam-<r I Ifaii Oompaay tail fortnightly from Br*-n t Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Bou'.h--r ton, Olbraltar, Oenoa, Naples, (oonn > UartaiUet, Naplaa, Alexandria, and vice v. Port Said, Suet, Aden, Coiombo, P.ai Singapore,797 words
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Article440 1908-12-12 5 (Sunday, December 13). Third Sunday in Auvskt. St. Ahprhw's Cathedral. 7 a.m. Matiua 7-45 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral) 3-40 p.m. Sunday School 3-45 pm. Bible Classes (Adults); 5-30 p.m Evensong and Sermon. Bt. Matthew'h, Sepoy Limeh.— ll-1S a.m. Foo Chow Service 3-40 p.m. Sunday School 8-15 p.m. Evensong440 words
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Article81 1908-12-12 5 Choir Notice Third Sunday in Advent, December 13. 7 a.m.— Matins. Hymn M 7-45 a.m.— Holy Commdnion (Choral). Introit Like as the Hart. Service Simper. Hymn at Offertory 353 Hymn at Communion 403 Closing Hymn 855 3.40 p.m. Scmmy School and Biblk Classis. 5-80 p.m.— evbnBono and81 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article83 1908-12-12 5 Tm S.C.C. hockey fixture for the 17th inst. will be Lieut. W. F. S.otfs team v. It. L l>nninau's Warn an I uot IVobablen v. Possibles. In a cricket match, at Penang, bit wren The Married and Tho Kindle, the Utter t- mi won by five wickets.83 words
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Article70 1908-12-12 5 Tanglin Club v. Teutonia Club. The side (six) to represent the Tanglin Club in the Annual Uuwliog match against the Teutonia Club, which takes place on Thursday 17th inst, (at Taoglin). ami Satur day 19th inst.. iat T< utonmi, will b> selected from the following H. M. Ciintrell. C.70 words
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Article165 1908-12-12 5 S.R.C. v. Band, 3rd Middlesex. A team of liandhinon of the 3rd. Middlesex Regiment nx-t an elt fm of the S It C, in a Hockey nmtcli on the Ksplanade ytstcrday and a good and fairly f.i-t game whh played. From the bully-ofT at list start, lisa hcmf> team165 words
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Article106 1908-12-12 5 Sepoy Lines Golf Club. The result of the Sappers Cup competition against Bogey (two cards), in connection with the Sepoy Lines Golf Club, is as follow- Mks. Hep A Creery 8 4up G. D. Freer 4 4op J. G. McGregor 4 Hup 11. Marriott 5 3up LtM Miss Darbishire106 words
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Article237 1908-12-12 5 S.C.C. v. The Qarrison. The Rugby football match on the S.C.C. portion of tlie Esplanade, yesterday. Mm 11 the S.C.C and a team representing the Garrison, was .111 txoi llent one. The Chili broke away from the start, anil thonuh they were successfully tackled at first, tin v237 words
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96 1908-12-12 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day. TAN JONG PAOAR. Eibt WHi»r Binrs J.L.Eviiton, New Orleans. East W. B«cnon I— Qorgoo, Thongwa, Japan. Ssctioh No. 1 (Shizrs Wham)— Lady Weld. Bscnos B—Patani,8 Patani, Van Riebeeck. S Malacca. 4 Yttorofu Hara. Paroo. B—Zanoni,896 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement553 1908-12-12 5 CONTINUATION til- Fine Art Curio Sale, At Mem*. H. L. Coghlan aD(I Company's Saleroom?. ON MONDAY, DEC. 14, AT 10.30 A.M. H. L. Coghlan Co., MM Auctioneers. AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, At SLINDON, No. 1, Scotts Road i first house on right, off Orchard Koad), ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER553 words
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Advertisement689 1908-12-12 5 FURNISHED HOUSE TO LET. Haleswortli," Bukit Timah Road, to let, furnished or unfurnished suitable for a large family or mess. Nine bedrooms. Tennis Court. Good well water. Fifteen minutes by train from town. Telephone No. 671. i 2690 THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE. 1888. In thk Suphemc Cocrt or th« Straits Settlementm.689 words
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Advertisement743 1908-12-12 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. C P R Canadian Pacific Railway Company's Royal Mall Steamship Line TBB NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO BUBOPB riA CHINA JAPAN, CANADA and tbs UNITED STATBB Roots bom Hongkong, via Shanghai, Nagasaki, (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Viotorla and Vanoonrer. R.M.B. "Enrisss 01 Iron" Twin sore w ateaR.M.S. "Earssss743 words
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Advertisement177 1908-12-12 5 STEAMER SAILINGSCHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. INDO-CHINA S.N. CO. LTO. RETURN TICKETS at Single Fares will be issued by the I.C.S.N. Company 1 steamere, for Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan, available for nse between December 5. 1908. and January 25, 1909. RETURN FARES:— Hongkong t M Shanghai 95 Japan $185 For furtiier information, apply177 words
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Advertisement59 1908-12-12 5 THAT MEANS RHEUMATISM. Sore aud swollen joints, sharp shooting pains, torturing muscles, no rest, no sleep. Tbat means rheumatism. It is a stubborn disease to fight, but Chamberlain's Pain Balm has conquered it thousands of times. It will do so whenever tho opportunity is offered. Try it. One application relieves59 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous81 1908-12-12 5 DAY BY DAY Saturday, December v. High Water: 032 p.m. Cricket: S.C.C. I. v. B.R.C. S.R E. Monthly Shoot. Ladies' Competition for Raffles Cup. Alhambra Cinematograph, 7.80 p.m. Grand Cinematograph, Theatre Royal. Wavang Kassim, Alexandra Hall. Hate's Tours, 7 p.m. Japanese Cinematograh, 7.80 p.m. Harima Cinematograph, 7 80 p.m. Gaiety81 words
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455 1908-12-12 6 The Straits Times. PRICE 10 CENTS. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12. Quite unexpectedly, the journey over the new F.M.S. railway, on which His Excellency the Governor started this morning, has developed into what may be described as an official opening of the line. We bad regarded the visit as private in character,455 words
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Article507 1908-12-12 6 We published yesterday a Reuter^telegram which must have caused a good deal of surprise to those who have direct or indirect financial interests in the United States of America. It stated .that Mr. Cortelyou, Secretary to the Treasury, bad estimated that there would be a deficit of £29,000,000 sterling inReuter - 507 words
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Article17 1908-12-12 6 A Labuan stamp, first issue, 12c, carmine unused, fetched SA at a sale a few days ago.17 words
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Article14 1908-12-12 6 From Saigon, a cargo of rice arrived, this morning, by the Norwegian steamer Skramstad.14 words
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Article19 1908-12-12 6 A cargo of copra arrived from Serasan, Mid«i and Maras, this morning, by the N. D. L. steamer Natuna.19 words
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Article20 1908-12-12 6 The Manager reports the output of the Sipiau Tin Company, Limited, for the month of November to bo 75 piculs.20 words
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Article21 1908-12-12 6 This morning, the Anglo-American Oil Company's steamer Seneca arrived from Manila with a cargo of hemp for Boston, U. S. A.21 words
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Article26 1908-12-12 6 Captain Harrington, of the British India steamer Thongwa, which arrived with the mails, this morning, reports that one death occurred, before reaching Penang, from ptomaine poisoning.26 words
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Article15 1908-12-12 6 Yesterday, a cargo of timber for Bombay arrived from Bangkok, by the Norwegian steamer Hydra.15 words
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Article17 1908-12-12 6 Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day will be observed as public holidays in the Colony.17 words
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Article19 1908-12-12 6 Two Chinese were found trying to stow away on the Australian liner I'aroo, this morning, shortly before her departure.19 words
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Article29 1908-12-12 6 There aro twenty eij' v >t Aoiatic passengers for Fiji on the New Zealand steamer Aparima, which arrived from Calcutta, this morning, en route to Auckland and way ports.29 words
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Article38 1908-12-12 6 A Chinese carpenter, belonging to the local steamer Singapore, now in dry dock, died of cholera, yesterday. He had been away from the ship for some time, and it iB believed that he contracted the disease on shore.38 words
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Article34 1908-12-12 6 At the Franco-British Exhibition, the I'uwiT Gas Corporation, Ltd., were awarded the grand prize for gas engines and gas producers, particulars of which may be bad from the Central Engine Works, the local agents.34 words
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Article41 1908-12-12 6 The medical examination, of the body of the quarryman, who died after angbt at the eighth mile, Bukit Timah Hoad, showed that deceased had an onormoun spleen and had partaken of too heavy a moal to make fighting a safe pastime.41 words
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Article47 1908-12-12 6 A Javanese coolie, employed on Prye Estate, is alleged to have been murdered on Tuesday, and in consequence of information received Detective- Sergeant Thrale proceeded to the scene and, we bear, succeeded in arresting three men. Full particulars of the alleged crime are not yet to hand.47 words
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Article54 1908-12-12 6 A very audacious highway robbery took place, at Ipoh, on Wednesday. A Chinaman was made to stand and deliver at Kampong Kepayang in broad daylight by three Chinese highwaymen armed with revolvers. The holigans at the pistol's point relieved the unlucky victim of some S7O in hard cash and then54 words
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Article57 1908-12-12 6 A native of Annam, Indo-China, who was sentenced in Paris, for theft, wrote to his employer All Annamites, whether emperors, mandarins, secretaries, litorary men and others are born thieves. It is a grave and deadly complaint, and there is no euro for it. I know people do not like thieves57 words
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Article57 1908-12-12 6 Mr. Justice Fisher is expected from Penang, to-day, to sit in the Court of Appeal with Their Lordships the Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Braddell, to bear the appeals from decisions of Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith, of which there are several. The Towkay Saigon case must first be finished, however,57 words
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Article60 1908-12-12 6 Much interest is being manifested in the meeting between Peter Bannon and his two opponents, Mamdeen and Sunder Singh lit the Theatre Royal this evening. Bannon has to throw both men twice, which IS undoubtedly big undertaking. A struggle of the most strenuous character is anticipated, and the match ix60 words
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Article68 1908-12-12 6 A daring voyage across the English Channel has been accomplished in a small motorboat by a young man belonging to Amiens. He crossed from Boulogne to Dover alone in this boat, the Eugenic Juliette. After some repairs to bis motor, he set out from Dover to Calais. Very foggy weather68 words
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Article64 1908-12-12 6 The total value of exports from Perak during the Brd quarter of 19OH m« »H,464.461.00, whioh is a decrease of 12,185,718.00 from the figures of the corresponding period in the previous year. The total value of imports into Perak during the same quarter was 95,847 ,7. r >l.oo, a decrease64 words
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Article65 1908-12-12 6 At the last mumont, the St. Petersburg police authorities prohibited the performance, on November 10, at one of the principal theatres of Mr. Oscar Wilde's Salome under an assumed title. The house had been •old out and the audience had assembled. The performance was prohibited in virtue of the statutes65 words
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Article85 1908-12-12 6 The American Association of China, at a special meeting at Shanghai, unanimously resolved to request Congress at the approach ing se««ion to enact a law providing a jury of five for trials before the American Court in China, and not to give the district attorney powers usually exercised in America85 words
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Article103 1908-12-12 6 After the lady Marathon runner comes th« lady wheelbarrowist for charity. Recently, a young lady interested in chatitable and mission work requested a farmor of Shavington, near Market Drayton, to contribute towards a bazaar to be held at Calver Hall, Shropshire, in aid of charitable funds. The farmer promised a103 words
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Article107 1908-12-12 6 The annual report of the Colonial Survey Committee deals with the surveys of Ceylon, the Federated Malay States, and oth.r colonies. The Committee worked with the Topographical Section of the General Staff. The exploration of China is a matter of legitimate interest to European nations, in view of the many107 words
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Article402 1908-12-12 6 Mr. Justice Belfield has gone to Rangoon Dr. F. Dent returned from Ponang to .lay Mr. W. P. do Ba«agoiti, of Kuala Lumpur went on short leave yesterday. The Rev. Marsh Kirkby has left Singapore for Malacca and will return on Wednesday the 16th instant. Mr. L.402 words
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Article78 1908-12-12 6 The Assessor system, ah it prevails in the F.M.a., has been the bubjectof much adverse criticism, ways the Perak Pioneer. The annnal list compiled and forwarded to the Resident-General for approval uud confirmation, we are told, include* the names of sundry gentlemen with hardly any knowledge oi78 words
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Article103 1908-12-12 6 Chang Tok Boi, the chinchew of the local steamer I-'levo, had suffici ntly regained con sciousness, yesterday afternoon, to make a formal statement to the police, but it throws no light on the manner in which he received his injuries. He states that he weut to sleep103 words
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Article123 1908-12-12 6 The interim dividend announced on Wod nesday, says the Malay Mail, brings the total dividends paid out to date by the Vallam brosa Rubber Company to 135 per cent. See ing that the company was only formed in April, 1904, this is cot so bad. The 2s.123 words
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Article122 1908-12-12 6 At the annual meeting of the Penang Board of Licensing Justices on Wednesday, the first name on the list wan of that Mr. A. Sarkies for renewal of the licences of the Eastern and Oriental Hotel, 10, Farquhar Street, and the Crag Hotel, Penang Hills. Mr.122 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement126 1908-12-12 6 JOHN LITTLE Co., L. VIADUCT SOLUTION g protects iron and steel from corrosion under extreme temperatures, and is used with remarkable siicci'hs in all climateH from the Arctic circle down to IJ Otlie Kcjiintor. It is 4 solutiou of bitumens refined by IAM m, a special process, and limit never126 words
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Advertisement168 1908-12-12 6 Alhambra. TO-NIGHT 3 s&ig Sdows, 5.30 P.M.. MATINEE. 7.30 P.M. 9.30 P.M. Theatre Royal. TO-NIGHT. Grand Wrestling Contest For a substantial prize presented by the proprietors of the Grand Cinematograph. AT 9 15 PM. PETER BANNON. Champion of England and Australia, i WILL ATTEMPT TO THROW Mandean and Sunder Singh,168 words
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Article123 1908-12-12 7 MANSION HOUSE CONFERENCE HELD. Appeal to the Prime Minister. (Fkom Oli: Own OMMMMJ London, December 12. A conference has been held at the Mansion House in favour of State owned imperial cables. The suggestion is made that the Atlantic cables sliould first be acquired, and the object123 words
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Article133 1908-12-12 7 PERIOD OF DEPRESSION WELL SUSTAINED. Hope from China Coalfields. (Fkom Ot'R Own Cokkkspondknt.) London, December I.. Sir Thomas Sutherland presided at tho annual meeting of shareholders of the Penin s.ilar and Oriental Steamship Company. In the course of his address he stated that the company had133 words
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Article286 1908-12-12 7 PRINCE BUELOW'S SPEECH ON DISARMING. Significant Reference to Duties of Allies. IiKITKKs TILBORAXj London, December 11. Prince von Buelow, speaking in the Reichxtag said that disarmament was eminently desirable but tho difficulties were eonnidora ble, the more ho in consequence of Germany's strategically unfavourable position in the world.286 words
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Article35 1908-12-12 7 Drastic Action by the Melbourne Legislature. |Rmct«r's Telkoram| London, December 12. Tho Melbourne House of Representatives Las passed a bill rendering shipowners liable to a fine of £100 sterling for every Chinese stowaway.35 words
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Article173 1908-12-12 7 Efforts to Establish an Entente with Turkey. [RaCTIB'K TILROBAM.I London, December 12. Austria's reply to the last Russian Note proposes negotiations among the Powers with a view to recognising of the annexation of Bosnia by protocol, which would then be submitted to a conference of the Powtrs. This173 words
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Article123 1908-12-12 7 No Immediate Withdrawal to take Place. IRauTßß's Tuliokam; London, December 12. The Foreign Minister, Herr von Scboen, hasstated in the Reichstag that it has been deemed expedient to refrain from the immediate withdrawal of the troops stationed in China. Such withdrawal might have a disquieting effect123 words
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Article33 1908-12-12 7 Lancet Gives Satisfactory Report. (RiCTir.'s TblbokamJ London, December 11. The Lancet has the best authority for stating that, the condition of the King's health gives no cause whatever for anxiety.33 words
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Article29 1908-12-12 7 Dutch Warships Cleared for Action. (Rioter's Tklkukam London, December 12. The Dutch men-of-war, Heeraskery and Gelderland. have left Williamstadt for Laguaira. They are cleared for action.29 words
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Article26 1908-12-12 7 [Dam Ostasutisobi Lloyd Tblio«jiii| Berlin, December 11. The German ambassador in Rome, Herr Monts, has resigned, and will be succeeded by Herr Jagow.26 words
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Article273 1908-12-12 7 Counsel's Long Speech in the Tow kay Saigon Case. Mr. E. C. Ellis addressed the Court of Appeal nearly all day, yesterday, and was still speiking when the hnar of adjournment arrived, the tenour of his remarks Offing to the effect that a Chinaman could have but one273 words
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Article34 1908-12-12 7 It is officially announced that tho King has approved the appointment of Mr. L'oyd George, Chancellor of the Exchequer, t > be Constable of Carnavon Cttstle in tne room of the late Sir John Puleston.34 words
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Article604 1908-12-12 7 ROUTE OF THE NEW RAILROAD OUTLINED. Picturesque Scenes. SIGNIFICANT SIGNS OF FUTURE PROSPERITY. Interesting Ceremony at lohore Bahru. By the kind invitation of His Highness the Sultan of Johore, a representative of this journal was present at the ceremony of the driving of the last spike at604 words
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Article1941 1908-12-12 7 It was just about five years ago that the proposition to build a line through Johore State emanated from Sir Frank Swettenham, who was then the Governor of the Straits Settlements, and the work of construction was put in hand on the various sections, an officers1,941 words
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Article228 1908-12-12 7 t Interesting Presentation to Rev. P. N. Hunter. To the regret of all who know him and who are acquainted with bis excellent work here, the Rev. P. N. Hunter, Army Chaplain, is about to leave Singapore. On Thursday afternoon, there was a gathering at the Y.W.C A.,228 words
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Article238 1908-12-12 7 A number of dyers were taking a load of cloth, one hundred and sixty two rolls in all, towards town down Bukit Tirnah Road, at noon, on November 19, when they were attacked by fifteen or twenty men near the corner of Mackenzie Road, and robbed of238 words
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158 1908-12-12 7 The trial has begun in the criminal court at Manila of the two American soldiers, George W. Liedel and Albert H. Laberdie of the 26th Infantry, charged with highway robbery. The opening of the trial was attended by a large number of soldiers comrades158 words
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Article31 1908-12-12 7 The harvest on Balgownio Estate for November according to the Manager's Report was 8,784 lbs. dry rubber. An amended total of 2,997 lbs. ii the output (or October.31 words
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Article5726 1908-12-12 7 SPEECHES AT ANNUAL STRAITS DINNER. The Governor Eulogised. INTERESTING REVIEW BY MR. W. H. SHELFORD. Mr. Hugh Fort and the Joint Advisory Board. The annual Straits Settlements dinner, which was held, on Wednesday evening, November IS, was distinguished this year by the presence of the Right Hon. the5,726 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement600 1908-12-12 8 THE EXPERIENCE OF MANY WOMEN Demonstrate Beyond All Cavil That Pe-ru-na Is a Safe and Useful Household Remedy. Read What the Women ~^~~Z iT^ttlh^ /mV ibiRSD.C.CAMERON. v ijM ffIRS.WM.HOHMANN,J^/ Chronic no.rsen.ssT '^A. fK^ f^ Bro chtal Mr,. Delia C. C.meron. Hea,d. b «r g ./j^"' T™Z, Oal^mamber Daughter, o, Amor.ca.600 words
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Article271 1908-12-12 9 Sinoapou, December 11, 1908. PRODUCE. iambior 10.00 do (Cube No. 1) oopiiked 18.624 Copra Bali 8.00 do Pontianak 7.50 Pepper, Black buyers 11.00 do Whi»- 9% buyers 18.26 Saeo Floor aarawak 8.00 do Brunei No. I 2.86 Pearl Sat(o 8.76 Ooffee Bali picked 22.50 Coffee, Palembang, 20% ba*i« nom.271 words
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Advertisement481 1908-12-12 9 INSURANCE Compan.es KORWICH TJHION FIRB INBUBANCE SOCIETY OF NORWICH A LONDON. Established 1797. FOR FIRE INSURANCE ONLY. Amoant insured £335.000.000 Loaaespaid £11,600.003. Premium inoome. 906,000. lnsnranoe efleoted on almost every descrit tine property at oorrent rates of premium. Riski for 10 days are now aooepted at 4 oent per 1100.481 words
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Advertisement643 1908-12-12 9 HANDBOME SOUVENIRB PRESENTED TO ROYAL PERSONAGES DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED BY i\ jy 0 1 \\TCk GOLD ABKET T J^af 4^> yjll V%X her MAJEBTY THE queen T\ C \\rck GOLD CASKET T0 \JQ \J\ \V T.R.H THE DUKE AND DUCHEBB OF YORK f^ O• I r-. SILVER CASKET TO Jfc*643 words
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Advertisement187 1908-12-12 9 1 Jiigd Street I t^ 1 Jiig6@lass XMAS REQUISITES! Choice Selection of fl *V Heaps of Novelties, Jewels, Plate and H Assorted Curios, Silk in Great Vari- Hj Toys Bou-Bons eties Displayed to U all scattered in gather. H H II Galore. VW TV WASSIAMULL, ASSOMULL CO., 56 <Sc 57.187 words
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Advertisement44 1908-12-12 9 H. ABRAMS, HORSE REPOSITORY. 5, ORCHARD ROAD. Has just landed ex s.s. Euryalus, twenty Horses, Cobs and Ponies in the best of condition and thoroughly broken in. This shipment undoubtedly comprises some of the best Horses and Cobs ever landed in Singapore. Inspection invited.44 words
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Article181 1908-12-12 10 AN AMERICAN CHAT WITH THE KUSER SUPPRESSED. Portion of Magazine Destroyed. In consequence of what is described as "enormous pressure which has been brought to bear," the management of the Century Magazine destroyed the- portion of their Deoember issue containing an interview with the (>( rniKii Emperor, and181 words
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Article262 1908-12-12 10 Brain Specialist Believes Few are Perfectly Sane. The contest for the possession of the £'40,000 left by tbe late Andrew MacMahon, of Newport, Mon., was continued the other day, by expert evidence concerning Mr. MacMalion'H mental condition. Mr. MacMahon amassed bis money by a potato business, a hotel,262 words
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Article161 1908-12-12 10 General BUrs, commanding the Department of Mindanao, has reported tbe refusal of a portion of the enlisted men of the 9th Company of Philippine Scouts, Macabebes, to obey the order of their commander, Captain Frank Skievaski, to board the transport Warren on its trip to Manila. The161 words
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Article123 1908-12-12 10 For tho last dozen years Dr. Jim," the only tusker at the Zoological Gardens, has been a favourite with visitors, and in bis time he must have borne many thousands of children up and down the Broad Walk. A few months ago, while carryiug a holi day123 words
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106 1908-12-12 10 Doctor John Bull's appearance in the Lord Mayor's Show has naturally revived the question whether there are really sufficient grounds for crediting him with the composition of the National Anthem. The pros and cons of the question were first thoroughly sifted by Mr. Thomas106 words
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Advertisement631 1908-12-12 10 BANKING COMPANIES. 1 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 60,000 Shares ot CM each «1,*»,000 Keserre Fund £1,523,000 BsserTe Liability of Proprietors C 1.900,000 BANKERS. Bank oi England. National Bank of Scotland. Tht London City A Midland Bank. Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH.631 words
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Advertisement511 1908-12-12 10 BANKING COMPANIES. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. c aid up capital iis.ooo.ooc IEBERVEFUND:— glerlinc Reserve 116,000,000 1 «aa 000 Ooc Bi!T«r Reserve 114,000,000 W».W»,UWJ -taserre Liability of Proprietor. 116.000,000 COURT OP DIRECTORS. E. Shellim, Esq. Chairman. Hon. Mr. W.J. Qrosson. Deputy Chairman. B. O. Barrett, Esq. W. Halms, Esq. C.511 words
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Advertisement445 1908-12-12 10 STRAITS CYCLE AND MOTOR CO., LTD., 15, Battery Road, ELECTRO PLATERS, ENAMELLERS, MAKERS OF THE CELEBRATED "LAJU" RACING BICYCLES. Sole Agents for Star Cycles. James' Cycles. INSPECTION INVITED. SMITH PREMIER TYPEWRITER CO.. LD. Commercial Machines, Nos. 4 4 i are always Stocked TYPEWRITERS REPAIRED, PLATED AND RENOVATED EQUAL TO NEW,445 words
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Advertisement55 1908-12-12 10 TRY THEM. They are the most efficacious remedy known for catarrhal affections of the urinary tract. A positive and easy cure. They can be carried in the vest pocket, are cleanly and reliable. Injections which arc usually painful and cause stricture are unnecessary. METUYLOIDS relieve tbe pain and produce visible55 words
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Advertisement670 1908-12-12 10 SALES BY AUCTION. MOTOR CAR AUCTION. 1 At Metsrs. H. L. Cigh.in A Co.'s Sale-rocnia, On Wednesday, Dtcember 16, at noon 16H.P. "Syker"C»r, 4 Cvliuder. Magnito, to seat 5 C<tpe Hood, Ol:n- Screen, 6 lamps, I and accessories. Inspection and trial by arrangement. H. L. Cogfctan Cs.. 1681 Auctii neers.670 words
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Article827 1908-12-12 11 SIMPLE STORY OF THE LAYMAN IN THE CAR. Impressions Formed on a Singer. After a tortuous day of tortuous ink-sling-ing, the newspaper man looked up gratefully as he was invited to take a motoring run in the late afternoon Only a short spin," said the man at the wheel827 words
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Article101 1908-12-12 11 The following message from Rear Admiral Sperry," transmitted by wireless telegraph from the Flagship Connecticut to the station of the D. S. Signal Corps, was received by the chairman Frank L. Strong of the Fleet lire-option committee, Manila, on December 1. Fleet Reception committee, Manila On101 words
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Advertisement692 1908-12-12 11 Miscellaneous NOTICES tUTB* let Month, |10 per inch. Hnbeoqaent m.mtlii. Sft. Por ahortar peltodi Mepfekle of Chargee. hoticeT Tbe office of tbe undersigned bat keen removed to .4, (olljer Quay, ground tloor. 1640 METER BROTHERS. NOTICE. Notice is hereby given tbat the firm of Kame and Co. has been ld692 words
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Advertisement593 1908-12-12 11 DOCTOR ADVISED USEOFCUTICURA Patient's Arms and Hands in Fearful State— Burning and Itching were Unbearable No Rest NightorDay —Five Months of Intense Torture. HOPELESS CASE OF ECZEMASOON CURED "Six months ago I used some green dye, and I think some of It must nave fgot into a small cut on593 words
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Advertisement94 1908-12-12 11 CHAMBERLAINS COUSH REMEDY IN S.UTH AFRICA. Mr. S Schneider, ol Koffeyfontein, O. R. C, is very grateful to the manufacturers of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He has found that it cures bis children as well aa himself of their coughs and colds. They wore all coughing and got no relief until94 words
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Advertisement350 1908-12-12 11 1 SIDDELE Y I AUTOCARS i ACKNOWLEDGED TO BE THE FINEST CARS (ArART FROM PAINT) AND BEST VALUE BY THOSE IN A POSITION TO KNOW. Sole Agents: CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS. JUST LANDED: Two 20-h.p., 6-Cylinder STANDARDS, Painted Red (one sold). ffiWJSW^ Club Hill on Top Gear WITH FULL XjO-A-ID. Handsome350 words
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Advertisement42 1908-12-12 11 BUCHANAN'S WHISKIES. are not an experiment. They have been tt~ fivourite blends at home for many years and are rapidly gaining similar popularity in the Colonies. No expense is spared in keeping both "RED SEAL" AND "BLACK AND WHITE" up to the'mark.42 words
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Advertisement137 1908-12-12 11 RANEEGUNGE PIPES. The interior of these Pipes being glazed, nothing will grow on them and cause obstructions, as is the case with cement or unglazed pipes and drains. Sole Agents i THE BORNEO CO., LD. ELECTRIC HOME TREATMENT. Health it Beanty Massage, Nervous Disorders Superfluous Hair permanently removed by ELECTROLYSIS.137 words
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Advertisement631 1908-12-12 12 Scale of Charges* r-RKFAID ADVERTISEMENTS.— MIeoei laaeous Want! of Every Description, Houaee, ftaaa, etc., to let, are inserted al the following •Mm:— One Insertion t I.M per laah. Two 1.00 Hum 1.80 Blx IN Mine 1.40 Twelve T.M Twenty-five 10.00 (Eaoh aabseqaenl month M par iaoh.i Tfce above rate Is631 words
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Advertisement508 1908-12-12 12 Miscellaneous WANTS. Batis Foot Linsa, on. or two inwrtiom, tl. Br tbs inch, MS Heal* ot Charg**. LANGUAGES BY PHONOGRAPH. The phonograph as a means of acqairing practical familiarity with foreign languages has Hoperseded teachers, having been found to be far superior in imparting (he correot pronunciation and rendering pupils508 words
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Advertisement488 1908-12-12 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. Bins Fow Llaes, on.ior two laMrtioM, (1.00 Br th. Inch, m. Seal, of CbantM. FOR BALE. Horse and Victoria, cheap. Apply B. II o/o Straits Times. 8841 RUBBER BTUMPB FOR SALE. Good Bobber Stumps, 10 monthi old. Apply Manager, Linggi Plantations, Ltd., Beremban. 0 1667 RUBBER EBTATEB488 words
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Advertisement440 1908-12-12 12 Netherlands Guttapercha Co. Lo. SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. India Robber Tyres, all kinds and shapes for Carriages Motor Cats, etc. RE-TREADING MOTOR TYRES. All kinds oi I.R. Buffers and Springs for Railways, etc. India Rubber Sheets tor Pomps, Valves, etc., also with wire and cloth insertion. Moulded India Robber Goods, Valves,440 words
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Advertisement458 1908-12-12 12 All kinds oi HOSE, Suction, Delivery, Steam, Hydraulic, Rockdrill, Gardenhose, Brakehose tor Railways, Speaking Tubes, CODDRINGS, GAUGE-GLASS RINGS. INDIA RUBBER FLOOR TILES and MATTING. EBONITE (Vulcanite) or Hardrubber Goods viz. Sheets, Rods, Tubing, BATTERY CELLS, etc. BLOCK-RUBBER, CHEMICALLY-PURE RUBBER, and SOLUTION. LEAF GUTTA, CABLE GUTTA, and CHATTERTON COMPOUND. TO BE458 words
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Advertisement234 1908-12-12 12 SINGAPORE LIGHTING COMPANY, No. 20, Raffles Place, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS. Telephone No. 895 T.l. graphic Address "LIOHTNINO." Open from 8.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. We have just received a large stock of the following goods Gas, Benzine and Acetylene Lamps ot any design and of the latest improve mente,234 words
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