The Straits Times, 2 March 1909
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Title Section13 1909-03-02 1 The Straits Times. NO 22.85)7 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. MARCH 2. 1909. PRICE 10 GENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement251 1909-03-02 1 KATZ BROTHERS, LTD. Smokers' Requisites. R B. BRIAR?. VJLOANITE MOUTHPIECE, ALUMINIUM CIB4REITE CASE LIKE STERLNG-SILVER BAND. I I CVC7PJ p n m H CIUI A lar^-e assortment of SH Al'h> I i A1 i Pr m^m. Pries: St.so to $4 each. II I /^^^^^^^^fc^R^R^RHß^fc^. I H V jfetj^LL^ L* **~IJ251 words
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Advertisement51 1909-03-02 1 HUE ARTELL'S Blue and Silver Label is an accepted guarantee, all over the world. FOR THE BEST yI'ALITY IN BRANDY THREE STAR AND ONE STAR, Youk' wit For particulars of Tolieha.l by the of Ulue trafle P rlCeft Ml Blv.rl.al.el. ple^g app l y to:— D«Uer». ADAHSON, BILFILLAN CO., LTD.51 words
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Advertisement151 1909-03-02 1 Jlrt fieedUwork and 9kwer tl7. Orohard Root. ARRANGED FLORAL BASKETS, Bailable for presentation. At mid. ra.p price. CUT FLOWERS AT ALL TIHEI. f OUceNo. 7V. 1035 Telephone Garden. 190. FURNISHED HOUSE TO LET OR FURNITURE FOR SALE PRIVATELY. Gentleman leaving for Europe, wants private offer for the whole of his151 words
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Advertisement324 1909-03-02 1 SUN HELMETS, STRAW HATS, CAPS, AT ROBINSONS. H^k Also ihk L New Twee-;! Jto Lhi^^ Hats. ,^^l RCBINSON3 WHITE DHL SUN THE SINGAPORE' Sl'N HELVETS Bui,, ventilatoj oWu st'.ap, lined green iiillßHii^ffl Z 7' bod y-' ith cashmere under the briu,. Log a well- 1 1 "•>«-™bber H«Mcd hnm. Bol^M324 words
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Advertisement180 1909-03-02 1 Singapore Automatic Gas Machine Co. NOTICE. We beg to inform the public that we have this day bought the Letters Patent from Jennings Clement Hugh, Esq., to manufacture Automatic Gas Producing Machines. These machines will work by thenisel.es and no persons will be required t3 look after them. Beautiful white180 words
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Article1076 1909-03-02 2 FAVOURITE BOOKS OF SOCIETY PEOPLE. Famous Chinese Scholar. It is a mistake, according to Mr. Raymond Blathwayt, to imagine that society people, or the smart set, are mindless, ignorant idiots on tho contrary, they are the very reverse and in an interview which he had with Mr. A.1,076 words
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Article364 1909-03-02 2 Railway Viaduct Over the Paumben Channel. We hare already announced, says Indian Engineering, of February 18, that the Government of India in a despatch to the Secretary of State for India have generally accepted the conclusions arrived at by the Raiueswaram Conference recommending the construction of a364 words
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Article135 1909-03-02 2 At the British Court in Siarn, at Bangkok, for some time since, his Honour Judge Buszard has been engaged upon the bearing of the suit in which Mr. Ro s Clunis is suing Khaw Chan Boon for half of 1230,000 being profits of certain tin mines worked135 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement434 1909-03-02 2 BUCHANANS I FAMOUS I I "Black White" is absolutely the BEST VALUE obtainable. The reputation of this blend has been built up on the SOLID BASIS of Quality and Age and NO CHANGE has been made from the first. This fact is Guaranteed. DRINK Tansan! I The Ideal Natural Mineral434 words
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Advertisement199 1909-03-02 2 While it is not true that "we are well if we tbink ourselves well," it is undoubtedly true that we can aggravate our sickness by fretting and worrying about it. Steams' Wine, taken by rundown, debilitated person", soon produces Huch a curativH effect that they cease to worry, as they199 words
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Advertisement288 1909-03-02 2 ISMAIL &RAHEEM ARE NOW SHOWING A LARGE VARIETY OF Diamond Jewellery, LOOSE DIAMONDS AND OTHER PRECIOUS STONES. Early Inspection Respectfully Solicited. NATURAL ENO'S HEALTH-GIVING FRUIT REFRESHING INVIGORATING The United Asbestos Oriental Agency, Ld. SOLE AGENTS FOR THE UNITED FLEXIBLE METALLIC TUBING CO.. LD. Bronze and Steel FLEXIBLE METALLIC TUBING. WILL288 words
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Article1196 1909-03-02 3 BRUTAL REALISM AT THE GARRICK THEATRE. Notes on Mendelssohn's Centenary. A terrific momeDt for and a terrific performance by Mr. Arthur Bonrch<er is what M. Henry Bernstein's long-heralded play of Samson resolved itself into at the Garrick on February 3, before one of the most brilliant audiences1,196 words
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Article208 1909-03-02 3 Adventure on Island in Mid-F'acific Ocean. The steamer Mariposa bas brought an extraordinary story to San Francisco. The Daily News correspondent says tbe officers tell how four determined >nd unflinching Englishmen have maintained the British Hag flying on the island of Rakahanga, between the C'nion Islands and208 words
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Article140 1909-03-02 3 An important reorganisation is taking place in the Indian Forest Department with the result of a considerable increase to the indigenous agency in this branch of the pablic service. A scheme for Bengal has now been sanctioned by the Secretary of State which creates one additional appointment140 words
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Article111 1909-03-02 3 Sir Alexander Swettenham, who was formerly Governor of Jamaica, is writing a book on the resources of the Colony. He is also cultivating pears and peacbea on the bills with a view to extending the products of tin- island, and is experimenting in afforestation with111 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement443 1909-03-02 3 MAINTAINS THE HIGHEST REPUTATION EVERYWHERE. BUILD UP and PRESERVE YOUR HEALTH and Fortify the System against Disease with (t.t»blum« lino. U2».) BUCK OK FLUID EXTRACT OK K lg_j*g^g^ too highly ot it." Vb^^W ■'^Btßh^P v tfV %T» I Bs| WB at Pronounced by the HIQHEBT medical AUTHORITIES "skSr Torpid Liver,443 words
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Advertisement231 1909-03-02 3 Iliiii^^Mi The Old Family Dentifrice I l^p.^HHll.^l Used by those who discriminate and like p'Jß^FplpM the best of good things. Thousands of OS =|i|^^^P^ dentifrices have come and gone, but Sozodont X, 08^ i has gone proudly on through 60 years or Ik T **!?tf\s lfrK more of popular favor.231 words
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Advertisement213 1909-03-02 3 I'The Most Sustaining Tonic. I m dlf le extrenies °f a tropical climate are a heavy strain I W(W on l le avera 8 e h uman system, of ten reducing strength I nflu to that low ebb which openly invites disease. To keep t£ *cl up strength, nourishment is213 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement683 1909-03-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. &O. STEAM RAVIOATION CO. Por China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through B!Us of Lading lwued for ChinOjbil, Persian Qulf, Continental, and Amerioa" pjrU Bttinstrs will leave Singarcre on or a boa MAIL/LINE. Outward (for Chin«) Delhi Mar 12 Delta683 words
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Advertisement651 1909-03-02 4 STEAMERS SAILINGOCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. GO. LTD The Companies' steamers are despaohed from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseille] and Liverpool and for Marseilles, Havre and651 words
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Advertisement688 1909-03-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. APCAR LINE OF STEAMERS. Tbb undermentioned mail steamers of the above Line maintain a regular servios between Caloutta and Japan, calling at Penang, Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai an rout, FLEET. Tons Commander i.e. "Jataji" 6,300 J. O. Oumn s.s. "OasooßT Afcab" 4,600 8. H. BiLsoa s.s. Aaaitooa Arcia"688 words
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Advertisement397 1909-03-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. LTD. A regular FORTNIGHTLY service is maintained between Japan and Ecropk by ho following NEW TWIN-SCREW STEAMERS, under Mail Contract with the Imperial Japanese Government, specially designed for the Company's European Service, lighted throughout by Electricity, provided with excellent accommodation for397 words
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Advertisement638 1909-03-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGSHAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. Thee learners of this Company maintain a regular servioe between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month tor Bremerhaven direct, calling at Penang and Colombo. Taking cargo at638 words
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Advertisement779 1909-03-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. NORDDEUTS3HER LLOYD. Imperial (ierman Mail Line. Tue fast aua will known mail steamers of this Company sal Ljfta'gktf from liremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp. Hoathampton, Gioraltar, Genoa, Naples (connection Marseille, Naples, A'eiandria. and vice versa) Port 8»d Ha/.. Adao, Colo nbo, Pouang, Singapore, Hongkrng Shanghai,779 words
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Article1327 1909-03-02 5 Uu.ier Him hi-adiuri the Mlomug abbreviations *re avc-i str.— uteamer sb. ship; bq. barqiK sih. Hohnoner; Yet. Yacbl; Cru. <;rmn*r. O'bl.— Gunboat; Tor.— Torpedu H.p.— Horsepower; Brit. British U.B.— Uuiteil stales Feb.— French Ger.— German Dnt.-ltntcb; Ital.— ltalian Span.— Spanish Bar.— Sarawak Co.— General- jargo; dj}.— deck1,327 words
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91 1909-03-02 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day. TASJONG PAGAR. Em Wbarf Bahim New Orleans. Eaxt W. Section I— Tara, Bhirala. Section No > (Brass Whar»>— Nil. Saonoa 3— Arratoon A pear. B Chiengmai. 4— Nil. fr— Charon. 6— Mm, Calypso. B 7—91 words
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Article104 1909-03-02 5 Kos P» Htum» Tim T■• mouow Singkawang and Pontianak Van der Lyln 7 a.m. Anamba and Natuna Is. Banka 9 am. Babak and Djambie Hruuuer noon P. S'tenham and Penang Kittna 1 p.m. Sarawak R.ofSaratcak Ism. Teluk Anson via ports Kinta 8 p.m. Thcbhdat. Rhio and Indragiri Laurent104 words
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Article126 1909-03-02 5 From Eurpoe By the N.D.L. steamer P. Ludwig, due Mar. 6. B. I. steamer Tbongwa, due Mar. 6. MM steamer Caledonien, due Mar. 8. From China M. M. steamer Balazie. dne Mar. 8. Left Singapore D f«n 32 8.1. Lao 3S M. H. tan 39 P. *O.126 words
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Article103 1909-03-02 5 March I t Solstad, Nor str, Saigon Idomeneus, Brit str, Genoa, Marseilles, L'pool Ganges, Brit str, Port Said f.o. Bandon, Dan str, Bangkok Sultan van Langkat, Dut str, Adelaide J t Oriel, Brit str, Saigon Johanne, G-sr str, Hongkong Rotorua, Brit str, Port Swettenhun. Penang Nam Your, Brit str,103 words
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Article492 1909-03-02 5 List of Passengers Coming to Singapore. Per P. and O. steamer Sumatra, due March 4 —Mrs. A. E. L. McClosky, Mrs. J. Nolan, Mr W. M. Crum, Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Wise and child, Mr. and Mrs. D. Alexander and child. Miss B. Marsh. Sergt.-Major and Mrs.492 words
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Article126 1909-03-02 5 Per steamer Macedonia, February 27. For Hongkong: Mr. and Mrs. J. Mingay, Mrs. J. and Miss Macbeth, Miss W. Hamilton, Mr. J. Macbeth, Captain G. B. Beardsley, Messrs. G. Moll, W. S. Maclellan, A. S. Maclellan, C. C. Pell, C. S. Brown, Mrs. Siui Kheng Hoo, Rev. and Mrs.126 words
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Article21 1909-03-02 5 Tnf>-B&LI4 on Fort Canning and Mount Faber drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore standard time oorresponding to 6 s.m. Greenwich meantime.21 words
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Article242 1909-03-02 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE. Sinqapom, March 2, 1909. On London— Bank 4 m/s 2/4* Demand 2/8 i Private 6 ms 2/4| do 8 m/s 2/4£ CM Germany— Bank d/d 237 Private 8 m/a 241 do 6 m/a 248 On Franc* -Bank d/d 293 Private H m.'s 290 do 6 m/a 299242 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article50 1909-03-02 5 Howarth Erskine 6% 600,000 par. Riley, Hargreaves 6% 284,000 1% preni, Spore Electric Tramways Co., Ltd. 6% 850,000 nominal Straits Engineeri. g Syndicate, Lt 6% 45,000 par. Singapore Municipal 6% 400,000 20%p.n0m 5% 1,878,000 e^fprem. 4*% 1,600,000 5% prem. 4% 603,900 nominal. Tanjong Pagar Dock Board 6% 1,060,000 par.50 words
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Article298 1909-03-02 5 Capital d > Shares Paid CkISSOKD COMPANY Quotatioxs Last Divn.isn •800,000 10 10 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. 600 •800,000 i 10 10 7,500 Brnang, Ltd. 6-50 •600,000 10 10 Bruseh Hydraulic T. M. Co., Ltd (l)i 10.00 £400,000 1 1 £0,000 Dnff Development Co., Ltd. 6.00 •400,000 10298 words
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Article314 1909-03-02 5 £150,000 1200,000 \q £80,000 1 £70,000 1 ♦160,000 10 £16,000 £76,000 £810,000 £65,000 £180,000 £320,000 G. 176,000 *j° 1260,000 10 £100,000 2 £300,000 £80,000 1 ♦260,000 £20,000 ♦100,000 100 £30,000 2/ ♦500,000 100 ♦250,000 100 100,000 10 £110,000 1 £60,000 > £60,000 j 2/I 10 2/. 1 1 1314 words
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Article219 1909-03-02 5 £5.877.10.0 $250,000 »1,500,000 ♦226,000 15,000,000 ♦2,400,000 1,000,000 12/6 100 110 \IO 50 125 100 100 100 100 10 100 1 100 10 100 100 100 10 12/6 100 10 7 60 126 100 100 10 100 100 10 n 100 100 100 10 916 475 4511 Bells Asbestos Eastern219 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement202 1909-03-02 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. Mar. 4 At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. Mar. 6— At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. Mar. 6— At No. 71-p, River Valley Road, household furniture, at 2.80. Mar. 9 At saleroom, freehold land and house, No. 95, Kampong Java Road, at 2.80. Mar. 15—202 words
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Advertisement120 1909-03-02 5 Qlb Bnglieb Curve Cut tobacco. A SLICE TO A PIPEFUL. j*. m Packed in lb. Patent Air-tight tins, with an aluminium pocket case iv each tin. PRICE: 52 GTS. PER TIN. Obtainable at MESSRS. ROBINSON CO., and all fir&t-class Tobacconists. mm The pain of headache is most annoying, makes one120 words
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Advertisement84 1909-03-02 5 Bonuses.—* and bonus 24 per cent for year ended 81/12/07.—** *nd 5% bonus for half year ended 80/9/06. Rbsbrvks Figures after names of companies indicate that they hold resorveH as follows (1) »25,000, (2) »10,000, '8) £8,000, (4) £4,878, (5) •26,000, (6) »7,400, (7) £8,784, (8) £1,500 (9) 1182,600, (10)84 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous176 1909-03-02 5 Singapore Tide Table. (Fbom March 3 to March 8. HIOH WATKR LOW WATEK j Time H'ght Time H'ght March hn- mm. ft. ins.ihrs.mio.lft. Ins. Tli~6t am T.7~ OIS am 6.7 roMDAT 3^| 90 pm 7J 1.40pm 2.0 w J 7.31 am 7.8 3.8 am 6.6 W usdat 8,j9 44 pm176 words
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1151 1909-03-02 6 The Straits Times. PRICE 10 CENTS. TUESDAY, MARCH 2. THE OPIUM CRISIS. The critical situation which has arisen in connection with the Singapore Opium Farm merits clow investigation before definite views are expressed in regard to it. Until we have bad an opportunity of carefully oiaminining the voluminous documents placed1,151 words
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Article21 1909-03-02 6 There will be a meeting of the Church Work Association to-morrow afternoon, at The Parsonage, Fort Canning Hill, at 4 80.21 words
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Article24 1909-03-02 6 Towkay Tan Hook Gee, who live* in Neil Road, baa lost a Hylam servant named Ah Ting and clothing and jewellery valued at •828.24 words
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Article25 1909-03-02 6 The Japanese battleship Fuji and the cruiser Tokiwa have been damaged by striking sunken rocks at Kagoshima. The damage sustained by the battleship is serious.25 words
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Article30 1909-03-02 6 A Peking wire says that Lord Li Clungfong has telegraphed that the proposal to prohibit the importation of opium into China has received the approval of the House of Lords.30 words
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Article29 1909-03-02 6 The Japanese officials engaged in communication work have invented wireless telegraphic instruments which enable them to 'establish communication over distances of 400 miles by day and 1,000 by night29 words
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Article33 1909-03-02 6 J. Trinidad sued D. Aroozoo in the district court before Mr. Howard, yesterday afternoon, for 110 as balance due for a band performance for the Singapore Musical Association, and secured judgment with costs.33 words
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Article28 1909-03-02 6 The Hongkong A.D.C. is producing The Country Girl with marked success, while the Shanghai A.D.C. have given a very successful representation of G. Bernard Shaw's The Devil's Disciple.28 words
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Article37 1909-03-02 6 The British steamer Winnebago, fully laden with tanks of Standard oil from San Francisco, took refuge at Yokohama, on February 15, after a stormy passage of thirty-four days. She left for Moji next day after having coaled.37 words
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Article40 1909-03-02 6 At the meeting of ac Legislative Council, called for Friday next, Mr. Tan Jiak Kirn ■vill ask what view the Government holds on the subject of the continuation of the Queen's scholarship and whether it is likely to be abolished.40 words
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Article47 1909-03-02 6 He bad nowhere to go, so be went into the harbour. This was the story of an aged Chinaman who last week was fished out of the sea at Collyer Quay, just in time to save his life. He is now an inmate of the Lunatic Asylum.47 words
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Article34 1909-03-02 6 Vioeroy Tuan Fang has communicated with the doyon of the consular body at Shanghai requesting that steps be taken to stop foreign merchants from smuggling contraband goods into China under penalty of a fine.34 words
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Article43 1909-03-02 6 Near the Eastern gate, Canton, there were two fan tan gambling houses, named Sai Li and Ye Li. As the bankers used to cheat players by using hollow cash covering other counters inside, the police sent offioers and and bad the cash seized.43 words
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Article45 1909-03-02 6 A small Hylam servant in the employ of Mrs. Gilbert of No. 33 Selegie Road, was before the second magistrate, this morning, on a charge of theft of jewellery and two watches valued at 16a. bom his employer. The hearing of the case was postponed.45 words
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Article41 1909-03-02 6 The attention of postcard collection in drawn to an advertisement of Singapore Views Postcards whioh arc on sale at 124, Teluk Ayer Street. T hoy show no less than thirty live different views of Singapore, which form quite an interesting series.41 words
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Article48 1909-03-02 6 Go Kiew, the Chinese woman who was accused of abducting her own daughter from the man to whom she had married her, for the purpose of selling her to another man, was discharged by the second magistrate this morning, a nolle prosequi having been entered by the Crown.48 words
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Article49 1909-03-02 6 A Malabari ship coolie named Ismail was tried before Mr. Howard at the district court, yesterday, on a charge of housebreak ing ard theft of a box containing clothing and money from Vytinathan, of 107 Havelock Road, last Monday. He was convicted and sentenced to six months' rigorous imprisonment.49 words
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Article55 1909-03-02 6 A Hylam was arrested at Johnston's Pier, on Sunday afternoon, with a revolver in his possession. He appeared before the third magistrate, yesterday, and explained that he was bringing the weapon ashore from the ship on which be was employed, to get ammunition to fit it. He was fined 91055 words
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Article52 1909-03-02 6 Info- mation reaching the Financier from usually well-informed and reliable sources indicates that considerable activity in plantation rubber shares may be confidently looked for between Easter and the August Bank Holiday this year. As a rule, says oir contemporary, the share market has its boomlet in the autumn and early52 words
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Article67 1909-03-02 6 On Friday next, the members of the Legislative Council will be asked to pass various re votes for public works at Singapore and Penang. Among these is a sum of •11,187 for relaying the Singapore- Kranji railway line between Tank Road and Bukit Timah stations, and $2,500 for fencing between67 words
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Article73 1909-03-02 6 Nineteen of the Saigon deportees who were arrested in connection with the Jurong and Chua Chu Kang gang robberies were taken before the second magistrate, this morning, on a charge of being members of the Chung Woh Poh Seh Society. The case was postponed for a week. Bail was refused.73 words
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Article95 1909-03-02 6 Changes in ooort were made this morning, when a Chinese boatman was before the seoond magistrate, for cruelty to anim^lq j n carrying 52 fowls in two hunltnWi which were too small to oontain them comfortably. He said be had nothing to do with putting them in the bankets, and95 words
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Article484 1909-03-02 6 Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Oahagan arc due back from home early next month. Dr. W. Fletcher is the now pathologist at the Institute for Medical Research, Kuala Lumpur. A telegram has been received in Bangkok announcing the death of Mrs. J. R. Naylor, Hallatrow Court, Bristol,484 words
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Article75 1909-03-02 6 Mrs. Currier, of Quoon Street, was walking along Beach Road, on Sunday morning, whon a Teoohew coolie named Tug Seng Kia snatched a bag from her hand, containing some English coins and bolted. Shu called out for the police and Lance Corporal 427 caught him before he75 words
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Article103 1909-03-02 6 There was a persistent rumour in Bangkok on February 18, that a small steamer had foundered in the Gulf of Siam not far from the Bangkok bar, but no details wero obtainable. It is now stated that the vessel in question was recently purchased for $27,000103 words
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140 1909-03-02 6 To-day at 8 p.m., the marriage of Capt. Leonard Kenyon Stanborough K.G.A., with Florence Maneme Dorif GLascook will bo solemnised at St. Paul's Church, Ambala, India. The bride will be married from the residence of her brother, Mr. L. C. Glascock, and after the140 words
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Article135 1909-03-02 6 For some reason, doubtless a good and satisfactory one, the Municipal authorities have seen fit to remove a good many of the name plates from the oorners of streets and roads, some of them Using taken from the sides of buildings, whence they aru hardly missed, while135 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement94 1909-03-02 6 GRIFFIN'S "POLO" WHISKY. THE FINEST 11 OBTAINABLE HIGHLAND G/k AT ALL WHISKY FIRST-CLASS IMPORTED. lf|| HOTELS. Caldbeck, MaCgregOr CO., Singapore. H Sparkling Muscatel If EXTRA QUALITY, MgfL Big Tree Brand. n Quarts per case, \l bottles, $25. ■IU Pints per case. 24 bottles $28. [fl^U SOLE AGENTS: John Little* Co94 words
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Advertisement104 1909-03-02 6 Alhambra Cinematograph, BEACH ROAD. TWO Big Shows, 7.30 P.M. AND 1.30 P.M. F. WILLIS, Manager. Robinson Piano COMPANY. LIMITED. Low Prices FOR RECORDS. 60 cts., 90 cts., and $1. IR/lED SEAL $2. 8. R. LAMBERT CO. b l»T«BLIIHID 117*. Photographers by Royal Appointment, Artists and Art Dealers. 4,000 drffereut Views104 words
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Article157 1909-03-02 7 STRAINED SITUATION ARISES AT HARBIN. Conflict on Municipal Authority. [Rbdtbb's Tblbobams] London, March 1. A telegram from Peking states that the situation arising out of Russia's insistence on her right to administer the municipality of Harbin is approaching a crisis. Tbe European Powers are urging China to157 words
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Article140 1909-03-02 7 RUSSIA URGES ABANDONMENT. Neither Sympathy nor Support from the Powers. Km- run's Tblbubam' London, March 1. A Russian communication to Sorvia points out "bat, in view of the political situation, the maintenance of a pacific attitude in Servia is vital to her interests. Tbe Russian Government is in140 words
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Article68 1909-03-02 7 The Liberal Majority Considerably Reduced. [llbutbb's Tki.fi. kam I I .Minimi, March 2. For the vacaucy ca'istil !>y tb<- elevation of Capt. the Hi^lit Hun. .1. Sinclair to tbe peerage a contest has taken place in Forfarshire with the following result Falconer (Liberal) 6422 Blackburn (Iniouist) 397068 words
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Article39 1909-03-02 7 Scheme for Wireless Station on Eiffel Tower. [DlB OSTAaUTISOBB LtOTD TutSOBAH Berlin. March 1. Paris hopes to be able at the end of the year to have wireless telegraphy from the Eiffel Tower to Saigon.39 words
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Article33 1909-03-02 7 (088 OITASIATISUBS LLOTD TIL.ORAH Berlin, March 1. Prinoe Von Buelow has congratulated the Austrian Foreign Minister, Baron Aehrenthal, and tbe Turkish Grand Vizier, Hilmi Pasha, on having come to an understanding.33 words
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Article16 1909-03-02 7 |Deb OirtsuTisoH. Lloyd Tslsobaml Borlin, March 1. The Turkish-Bulgarian negotiations have begun hopefully.16 words
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Article87 1909-03-02 7 Damages Against tbe Straits Echo Reduced. iKkom Ocx Own Cobbsspondknt. Penang, March 1. The Full Court of Appeal, consisting of Sir W. H. Hyndman Jones, Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith, and Mr. Justice Braddell, which commenced the hearing on Thursday, of tbe appeal against the judgment87 words
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Article42 1909-03-02 7 The Yokohama community has decided to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the port to foreign trade on July 1 and a. Public subscriptions are invited towards rauu>£ a 'uad of yen 100,000 to cover the expenses of tbe festival42 words
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Article209 1909-03-02 7 Practical Methods of the F.M.S. Government. (From Our Own Cobbksi-ondbnti. Kuala Lumpur, February 28. The Federated Malay States Government is taking up tbe question of the eradication of malaria by means of some practical measures. It is said that a consignment of that species of fish, known209 words
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Article576 1909-03-02 7 Exemplary Sentences on Armed Robbers. The papers of Hongkong arc congratulating the Chief Justice, Sir Francis Piggott, on his wise exercise of tbe law in dealing with prisoners found guilty of crimes a^ainxt the person. The calendar for Fcbruaiy's Cri minal Sessions, which was opened last week,576 words
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Article68 1909-03-02 7 We call our readers' attention to the meeting to-morrow morning, at ton o'clock, in the Muncipal Board Room, to make the necessary arrangements for the proposed doll show. Lady Evelyn Young will preside and it is hoped that all the laidies of Singapore, who can, will endeavour68 words
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Article135 1909-03-02 7 A Chinese trader was returning from a wayang in Bukit Timah Road on the night of February 9, and when near the Christian Cemetery his ricksha was stopped and he was most brutally assaulted by three other Chinese armed with iron bars. His assailants were135 words
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Article62 1909-03-02 7 Owing to tbe heavy rain yesterday, the management of the Hippodrome were unable to hold their opening performance last night. All emergencies have been prepared against for this evening and even though another deluge sweeps over the Colony patrons will find that there is no fear of getting damp feet62 words
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Article60 1909-03-02 7 SEVENTY-SIX DIVANS CLOSED YESTERDAY. Farmer Waives Compensation. (From Our Own CoBHEsrosDBNT.) Hongkong, March 2. Seventy-six Opium divans were dosed here yesterday by arrangements which wore made a few months ago. The farmer has waived his claim to compensation. Further action in regard to the traffic in opium60 words
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Article78 1909-03-02 7 First Case Under New Ordinance at Penang. (From Our Own Coukkspondknt.) Penang, March 1. The captain, of the steamer Ban Whatt Soon, who was charged at Ponang, on February 24, with working cargo on Sunday, without a permit, has been fined $30. He pleaded guilty to tbe offence,78 words
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Article458 1909-03-02 7 Floods Follow Yesterday's Heavy Rainfall. The year 1909 bids fair to go dowu into history as the year famous for its floods. In January, there were two floods which were greater than any experienced for years, and yesterday afternoon, as a rosult of the unprt'oodentodly heavy downfall,458 words
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Article303 1909-03-02 7 Teaching Children in Chinese Palaces. Last night, at the missionary meeting at Prinsep Street Church, Miss Janet Rees had a most interesting story to tell. She was born in Peking, her parents being London Missionary Society workers in that city. After her education in England, she303 words
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Article34 1909-03-02 7 Major H. Hewetsou, R.A.M.C., hu been granted six months' siok leave of absence on the recommendation of a medical board and will embark for England on the Malta, today, accompanied by Mil. Hews** on.34 words
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Article2839 1909-03-02 7 OPIUM SPIRIT FARMS. GOVERNMENT TAKES POSSESSION FOR ARREARS OF RENT. Important Correspondence on Opium Policy. Tbe matter of the Singapore Opium and Spirit Farms, and the arrears of payment due therefrom to tbe revenues of the Colony, baa occupied the serious attention of the Govern T.ont for some time past.2,839 words
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Article313 1909-03-02 7 Popular Railway Official Dies Suddenly. It is with sincere regret that we hare to announce the sudden death of Mr. O. W. Fryer, Chief Resident Engineer of tbe Federated Malay States Railway Although at present very few details are to band, we bear that313 words
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Article40 1909-03-02 7 Mr. Young, representing the Bondnann Comedy Co., is passing through and informs us that his company will play in tbe theatre here on tbe 11th inst., for one night only The piece to be presented will probably be Lady Frederick.40 words
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Article75 1909-03-02 8 Rangkok may rejoice at the prospect of having a skating. rink a few weeks hence, at the ir ilixpofial. The location of the rink iy the l'angrak Cinematograph Hall near tin German Legation. Thin Htructure is one ot the largest aud well ventilated of the kind in75 words
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Article101 1909-03-02 8 Singapore Spring drifting. Tli« griffioH for the Sporting Club spring meeting took place at Abrams' yard, yesterday fttuimoun, with the following result 1 Stenga Kongsi. I .Mr. Hood. a S. B. Archdeacon. 4 The Old sports. 5 The Parkburst K. 6 Tbe Muar K. 7 Mr. Tom Ogle.101 words
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Article307 1909-03-02 8 Sepoy Lines Club. The competition for a prize for ladies with handicaps of 10 and over resulted as follows Mrs. Cook beat Miss Anderson 2 and 1. Mrs. KiutTKon beat Mrs Hnnt w.o. Mrs. Cook beat Mrs. Emetson 7 up and 6 to play. President's Prize. The following have307 words
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Article402 1909-03-02 8 S.R.C. Interclub Match. An intorclub match was played on the Recreation Club ground on Saturday, bntweun teams captained respectively by G. R. Oehlcrs and E. E. de Sauza. Tbe scores were Oehler's Team. B. Gailstan c Armstrong b Sohareu guivel 8 O. R. Oeblers c Scbarent>uivel b Valberg 1402 words
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Article464 1909-03-02 8 There will be no play to-day nor tomorrow. To-day'ft ties go over to Thursday, while the ties for to-morrow go over to Friday. Thursday's Ties. A DoI'BLKS. Hooper and Patchitt reo. 2 v. Cameron and hoy (I Her. (Postponed). Darbishire and Craig owe 4 v. Carmiohael in.l464 words
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Article461 1909-03-02 8 Over Fifty Per Cent. Forecasted for Past Year. This .■< 1 pany'H accounts are made up annually to March 81, and it is an open sccrut, says the Stock Exchange Gazette of January '21, that those dealing with the twelve months now ending will make a461 words
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Article25 1909-03-02 8 Another effort is to be made on Thursday jto raise the Kalomo, and it is expected that I she will be afloat by Thursday night25 words
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Article74 1909-03-02 8 Mr. K. 11. Mauleffinch acknowledges with thanks the following contributions received up to date for tbe Athletic and Debating Club in connection with the corps I Messrs. Robinson and Co. have presented a cricket bat to the Corps Club. Mrs. W. Evans E. Nathan Payne Livock74 words
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Article88 1909-03-02 8 An ex-inspector of police, Stevens by name, was attacked in his house at Mantin ten miles from Seremban on the main road, by 15 Chinese armed with parangs, at about 7 o'clock on the night of February 22, and severely wounded, says the Malay Mail. Between 16088 words
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Article153 1909-03-02 8 A cargo of copra arrived from the Anainba and Natuna Islands, yesterday, by the local steamer Banka. The Dutch steamer de Haan arrived from Berouw, yesterday, with 108 passengers. One passenger was detained on board sick. Tbe captain gives want of opium as the cause of bis153 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement304 1909-03-02 8 IFOR DISCRIMINATING SMOKERS. Not all smokers can appreciate the delicacy of State TUC LJir«LJ/^I ACC Express Cigarettes, as owing to the prevalence of 1 lit* rilvJr"i-V*LAiJ«J mtmm machine-made varieties the taste of many consumers is so blurred that they are quite unable to at once distinguish the exquisite qualities of304 words
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Advertisement529 1909-03-02 8 READER WANTEO. Apply, with copies of testimonials, to to Fraser k Neave, Ltd., 2 2, Raffles Quay. 4G9 MOUBEB TO LET. Nos. 04, Cxley Read, and 106 a, Orchard Road. Entry April 1. Apply to A. S. Snooker, 7, D'Almeida Street. 410 TURNOUT FOR SALE. An Australian Horse and buggy,529 words
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Advertisement369 1909-03-02 8 WASSIAMULL, ASSOMULL AND CO., 56 ana 57, High Street. m Beg to announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Singapore ami up country that they have received a Large and Fresh Stock of INDIAN, CHINESE AND JAPANESE SILKS, JEWELLERY AND CURIOS. To be sold at very moderate prices. Telephone No.369 words
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Miscellaneous136 1909-03-02 8 DAY BY DAY. Tuesday, March 1. High Water, 9.0 p.m. Chinese V.M.C.A. Su Po Sia, 8 p.m. Hippodrome, Beach Road, 9, Alhambra Cinematograph. Harinia Cinematograph. Marlborough Cinematograph. Wednesday, March 3. High Water, 7.28 a.m. 9.44 p.m. Doll Show Meeting, Municipal Offioe, 10. Thursday, March 4. Higb Water, 8 87 a.m.136 words
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Advertisement897 1909-03-02 9 KINTA GYMKHANA MEETING. for 19C9. FIRST DAY. T.iemlay. 30<li MmVtk. 1. MAIDEN PLATE. 2.30 p.m.— Value «»00. A Race for Maidens, Weight 9 st. 7 lbs. Xx iiritlins imported at 9400 or under allowed 14 lbs., over MOO, 7 lbs. Entrance lU. Pittance 1 mile. 2. THE CHAMPION (iRIFKIN RACE,897 words
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Advertisement992 1909-03-02 9 VESSELS EXPECTED. Same, port, probable date of arrival, and name oj Agents. STEAMERS Achilles. China, Mar 25 W. Mansfield urlle. Sydney. Apl SS Boustead Ambria, Hongkong, Apl Behn Meyer Andalusia, China, Mar 9 Behn Meyer Assaye, Colombo, Apl 9 P. O. Coy vnthia, Bombay. Mar 18 Borneo Coy Austria, Trieste,992 words
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Advertisement766 1909-03-02 9 STEAMER BAILIH6B. C P R. Canadian Paoiflo Railway Company's Royal Mall Steamship Line THB NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO BUROPB WU CHINA JAPAN. CANADA aad the ONITBD BTATEP. Rente from Hongkong, via Shanghai, Nagasaki, (Inland Sea of Japan I, Kobe, Yokohama, Victoria and Vanoonver, R.M.S. "Ekfuh or Inm' 1 Twin-ienw atea R.M.B.766 words
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Advertisement584 1909-03-02 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. f~~ COMPANI* TRASATLAKTICA OF I 4O,P| Of*aQ 11/ l 1 I \jT 123E! oieage iviiik. The Spanish Mail Steamer ISLA DE LUZOH is expected to arrive here from Europe on Thursday, March 4, and will have prompt despatch for the above ports. bV^b^B^bw For freight and passage, apply584 words
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Article475 1909-03-02 10 TARIFF REFORMERS FORECAST OF THE DEFICIT. Over Sixteen Million Sterling to the Bad. Mr. W. A. S. Ucwins presided at a meeting of the Compatriots' Club on January 29, when Mr. S. Rosenbaum, statistician to the Tariff Commission read a paper on The Threatened Breakdown of Free475 words
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Article216 1909-03-02 10 System of Education in Vogue in France. It is generally recognised that one of the chief Colonial problems with which France has to deal is that of the education of natives The Temps refers to the Indo-Chinese who are being educated in France. It states that 84216 words
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Article116 1909-03-02 10 Rubber in Cochin -China. Rubber cultivation is going ahead in the country near Saigon and elsewhere in CochinChina, where the climatic conditions are favourable. It has been a moot question whether Heveas will succeed there. Experiments show that this tree thrives in the country up to 12 degrees North latitude.116 words
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Advertisement488 1909-03-02 10 INSURANCE Companies COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED FIRE, LIFE. MARINE, ACCIDENT, GUARANTEE. ASSETS exoeed £17,000,000. W. A. SIMS, D 1576 Manager, Eastern Branoh. NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY OF NORWICH A LONDON. Established 1797. FOR FIRE INSURANCE ONLT. Amount insured £395,000.000 Losses paid A 11,600,008, Premium inoome. M 906,000. Insurance488 words
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Advertisement635 1909-03-02 10 BANKING COMPANIES. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (NOOBPORAT4D BY ROYAL CHARTER. Paid np Capital in 80,000 Shares of C3O each ..41,100,000 Sassrrs Fnnd «1,6tt.000 Saaerre Liability of Propriekin *1,M0,000 BAB KERB. Bank oi England. National Bank ot Scotland. Co London Oity a Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current635 words
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Advertisement514 1909-03-02 10 BANKING COMPANIES. HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. r-AiD up capital 115,000,000 RESERVE FUND Starling Reaerrs 118.000.000) ifa nnn BUvarfiaaerva •14.5»,000j •W.°<». ooo a»aerre Liability of Propristor. 116.000,000 COURT OP DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. W. J. Oic<son, Chairman. H. E. Tomkins, Esq., Deputy Chairman. E.G. Barrett, Eaq. H. R. Lenzmaon, Esq. 3.514 words
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Advertisement101 1909-03-02 10 A BPRAINFD ANKL C As a rule a man will feel well satisfied if he can bobble around on cratches in two or three weeks after spraining hia ankle, and it is two or three months before be is fully recovered. This is an unnecessary loss of time, for in101 words
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Advertisement808 1909-03-02 10 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE or AN UNCLAIMED COLLIE DOG, On the authority of the Chief Police Officer, At Messrs. H. L. Coghlan Co.'s Sale-room-. On Wednesday. March 3, at noon. The animal may be seen by arrangement. H. L. Coghlao 4¥ Co.. HBB AuctioneerMORTGAGEE'S BALE On Tuesday. March !>.808 words
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Article895 1909-03-02 11 CARBONISATION FREQUENT IN PETROL CARS. The Best Length of Spark. The carbonisation of piston beads and the surfaces of the combustion spaces of petrol motors is a condition which is generally regarded as inevitable after extensive service. The average motorist is fully aware tbat his engine, while in use,895 words
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Article231 1909-03-02 11 Swift Cars in India. Motor-car users in India, perhaps more tban tbeir brethren at home, have to consider the question of cost of upkeep and running before making their choice. Some interesting figures baaed on returns sent in by users of the Swift oar are now available, collected by Mr.231 words
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Advertisement293 1909-03-02 11 ARGYLL CARS. JUST ARRIVED. Argyll Model de Luxe. PAINTED DARK GREEN, NICKEL PLATED MOUNTINGS, FITTED WITH HOOD, MAGNETO, WIND SCREEN, LAMPS AND ACCESSORIES. Illustrated Catalogue and full particulars from SYME COMPANY, >o A o e E nt. DUNLOP ONLY BRITISH MADE URC QUALITY. l/ mini nPQ MOTOR TYRES, n,,nlnn Dnni,293 words
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Advertisement76 1909-03-02 11 RPIPITQ T THE BATAM DAItIVO 1 BRICK WORKSi We are now able to supply our customers Hard burnt Bricks, delivery on the foreshore 1 of Singapore, at 1160 per 10,000. Apply 135, Prinsep Street. 2554 I APIOLINE £j£*P*jro (CHAPOTEAUT) For functional troubles, delay, pain and those trregularltlei peculiar to toe76 words
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Advertisement545 1909-03-02 11 SIDDELEY AUTOCARS are the Most Reliable in tbe World. They are Famous also for High Efficiency, Comfort and Silence, with Small Maintenance and Running Costs. They are produced by a branch of the world-renowned firm of Vickers, Sons and Maxim, Limited. They are made in Eight Models, including the New545 words
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Advertisement114 1909-03-02 11 Full Particulars from the Sola AGENTS i CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS. W J.GARCIA. 50, BRAS BASAH ROAD, Piano, Organ And Music Dealer. Sole Agent for CHAPPBL and BROADWOOD Pianos. Piano, Organ and Violin repairing a speciality. Orders taken for Music, which can be obtained from Home within two months. 2577 a114 words
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Advertisement174 1909-03-02 11 THE STRAITS TIMES CAN BE OBTAINED AT THE Following Places IN SINGAPORE 8 Messrs. John Little k Co., Ltd. Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd. Raff oe Hotel, Beach Road. Messrs. Kirn k Co., Battery Road A Ameniaa Street. Messrs. Koh k Co., 80, Bras Basah Road. Adelpbi Hotel. Hotel de174 words
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Advertisement526 1909-03-02 12 Scale of Charge*. PREPAID ADVERTIBEMKHTS.— aUaeeI■■eoai Wants of Every Deeortptioa, Houses, ftaal, etc, to lei, an inserted at the following •Mm:— One lasertion I.M par laoh. Two 1.00 Three 1.80 Bis M 0 RIM 1.40 Twslts T.M Twenty-fITS 10.00 (Each subsequent month M per l»oh.| The abors rats It based526 words
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Advertisement381 1909-03-02 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. Run:- Pen Urns, ons or two Insertion, 110 By tbe Inch, see Soale of Charges. BRAN FOR BALE. First-class quality, fresh packed in bags of 98 to 100 oatties. Price 18.75 per bag. JOHN LITTLE CO.. LTD. 279 RUBBER STUMPS FOR SALE. Good Robber Stumps, 10 months381 words
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Advertisement616 1909-03-02 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. B*TU (-FOB Ummm. on or tw I— Mum, Ji •l Urn taoh, m* Boat* of Ca&rnM. OFFICE TO BE LET. Office on aeoond floir of. No. 7, Battery Road. Apply to Onthrie and 00., Ltd. c 1878 OFFICE A BOOOWN TO BE LET. With Immediate616 words
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Advertisement525 1909-03-02 12 The Van Rijn Tyreless Rubber Wheel. PATENTED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND ALL PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES AND COLONIES. A Perfect Wheel for All Kinds of Motor The Van Rijn Wheel is made of one solid Vehicles. maBB 0 p ara R u b D er. It is unbreakable, No Coßtly Tyre525 words
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Advertisement406 1909-03-02 12 Miscellaneous NOTICES R»w-lit Month, |10 p«r inch. Snb»eqaent ooothi, M. For thorKir periods mi Beal* of ChirgM. NOTICE. Mr. Ad. Zurcher has been authorised to sign our firm per procuration from this date. Singapore, March 1, 1009. 890 DALMANN CO. NOTICE. All boarders in arrears to the Waverley j Hotel406 words
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Advertisement383 1909-03-02 12 BOARD AND LODGING. Rithi— Fo«t Mm- »m ot two ißMrtloas. 11.00 Bf U>< t»eh. »m Seals < I GbartM. BOARO AND LODGING. Room vacant. Mrs. von Barges, 8, Monnt Elizabeth B*B BOARD AND REBIDENCE. For single gentlemen. Terms moderate. Apply at 11, Dhoby Ghaut. 278 Wines Wines Genuine table olaret383 words
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