The Straits Times, 11 August 1909
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Title Section13 1909-08-11 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.035 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 11. 1909. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement447 1909-08-11 1 KATZ BROTHERS, Ld. 1303 Jerro Motors COMPLETE AT ATTRACTIVE PRICES. °^JBi|Bt 3 H.P. FERRO Price: %2^O ■Hesmb 4H p S^ 1 5 W shp $300 Model of Single Cylinder I'erro Mutot s made in sizes of 4 ">' 7. H. P. t. jm rt hp $400 8 HP, 2 Cylinder447 words
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Advertisement459 1909-08-11 1 ROBINSON CO. I ARE NOW SHOWING SOMK Very Handsome Wedding Presents COMPRISING NEW AND ORIGINAL DESIGNS IN SOLID SILVER ROSE BOWLS, SOLID SILVER TEA SERVICES, Silver Liqueur Cups in Cases, Silver Salts and Peppers in Cases, Silver Cake Baskets, Silver Bon-Bon Dishes, Silver Cigar and Cigarette Boxes, and SILVER CANTONESE459 words
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Article461 1909-08-11 2 SCHEME DOUBLING ITS WIDTH ADVOCATED. Present Dimensions Inadequate. Mr. Arthur Hamilton writes as follows to Tho World's Work When Ferdinand de Lesßeps carved his way through the narrow neck of sand joining the African to the Asian continent, so that the waters of the Mediterranean commingled with461 words
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Article513 1909-08-11 2 The Financial Results of Year's Working. The directors of this company have submited to the shareholders their annual report and statement of accounts for the year ended 31st December, 1908, at a meeting which was to be held in London on July 20. It reads as follows513 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement491 1909-08-11 2 flspi nails Sanalene (SUPERSEDES PAINT AND VARNISHES). 1 Poj Uae ou Railway Carriages. Ships' Saloons and Public Buildings. Where this ENAMEL ifl used no varnish is r quired. A splendid wall covering for Hospita's and Public Buildings. In "SNOW WHITE" it gives a sanitary hard wearing glossy surface impermeable to491 words
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Advertisement7 1909-08-11 2 Johnson's Digestive Tablets for iodif attic n.7 words
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Advertisement430 1909-08-11 2 PILES ECZEMA. A I'rovks Cukb. Tho torturing irritation of piles (itching, bleeding or bliod), eczema, and any itching skin complaint is allayed by the first application of I >oan's Ointment and even stubborn cases, which have resisted other treatment for years, quickly yield to this healing ointment. Doan's Ointment is430 words
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Advertisement264 1909-08-11 2 /^X LIFEBUOY y-^HiS,^ Royal Disinfectant I A^-'-^'mP^ Soap is a practical I h J^ijJliVsJ/ln precaution for the j3^7hbP^^/^ health of man, /Ql/i^ I woman or child, i. /Vni»Ji 1 s P ecia "y siutahlcfor if I Irc^iSi S warm ciimates VaA 1 If) KEEPS THb BODY IN 1 Ismail and264 words
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Article503 1909-08-11 3 DR. VON BETHMANN-HOLLWEG BULOW'S SUCCESSOR. His Liberal Policy. Dr. von Bctbmann-Hollweg, the new Chancellor, has made rapid advance. He is one of the Emperor's intimate friends, having been brought into frequent contact with his Majesty when Provincial Governor of the Province of Brandenburg. With his headquarters at503 words
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Article227 1909-08-11 3 Caught in a Tunny Net at Muroran in the Hokkaido. A large sea- monster weighing about 70 kwamme was caaght in a tunny net at Monbetsu, Muroran, on the morning of July 18, to the great astonishment of the capture™. At first, when the fishermen as usual227 words
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Article121 1909-08-11 3 Regarding the China Export, Import, and Banking Co., which (or the two last years has distributed dividends of 60 per cent., it is now stated that the enormous profits oat of which those dividends could be paid have only been made because the company worked as the121 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement857 1909-08-11 3 Howarth Erskine, Ltd. uIVIL, MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS, IRON BRASS FOUNDERS, BOILER MAKERS, BRIDGE BUILDERS GENERAL CONTRACTORS. Steam, Gas and Oil Engines for all purposes. Coile s ami Pumps for every use. Light Railway Rolling Stock and Railway Implements. Rails, Tipping Wagons and Sleepers. Winches, Cranes and Steel Hawsers. Steel Pulleys,857 words
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Advertisement574 1909-08-11 3 Persian Nerve Essence is .1 f in. mi treatment for nerroui debility, ileopUiwneiu. impaired <li|;e*tion weak memory overwork and all mental and phyucjl eihau.tlon. th» e "i'ro n Ne e K nc dß;inl tb bra n t «»'lrth«n« Jfijtf* <'""»>" r 'ud l«M>i e ar»|wr O maneDtly Tlie (/reparation cornea574 words
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Advertisement208 1909-08-11 3 E*ll nF^tt FS h3H CHEAPEST and BEST. The United Asbestos Oriental Agency, Ld. SOLE A6ENTB FOR THE UNITED ASBESTOS CO., LTD 11. ih company bag beld. and Ntill holdx, a prominent place in adapting aHboftoe goodu to tbe ever varying requirements of rii^im its. The diversitieH in prices cover a208 words
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Advertisement675 1909-08-11 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Jasan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Efjrpt, Mediterraiean Portt, Plymju'.h anil LouJ in Through Billfl of Ludlog issued for Chiai O jast, Perdian Gulf, Continental, and Amenoao Forts. Steamers will l»ve Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Outioird (for Mini) Divanlia675 words
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Advertisement638 1909-08-11 4 STEftWSRS SAILING. RYTK. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP GO. LTO Two regular services are maintained betwoon JAPAN and EUKOPB by the Company's Will-known TWn-SCKEff STEtHERS. ;ni'ii r Miil OoanCMl with tli) I-uperia JapanosoOovurumant, specially dosignod tot thu Company's Buropoin Servioe, lighted throughout by Bloctrioity, provided with exei'llnDt ncoomtuodatioa for Firxt Mid Sooond638 words
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Advertisement594 1909-08-11 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CflL. LTD. Ths tteamen ot this Oompany maintain t reenlar direot servioe between Oaloutta, Straits, Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan, taking oargo, in through Bills ot Lading tor Canton, Hwatow, Amoy, Ohefoo, Tientsin, Kvwehwang, Yangtsse Ports, Formosa, the Philippines, A Ac, Steamers Tons Commander KuTSAm 4,886594 words
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Advertisement317 1909-08-11 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. C. P. R. Canadian Pacific Railway Company's Royal Mail Sttamsblp Lin*. TUB NATIONAL HIGH WAT TO EUROPE WU OHINA JAPAN, CANADA tad the UNITED STATES. Route from Hongkong, via Shanghai, Nagasaki, (Inland Sua of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Victoria and Vancouver, R.M.S. "EnrHßWor Ibdia" Twin-screw fteaR.M.S. "Enrasss or Jatam"317 words
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Advertisement685 1909-08-11 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. The tteamen ot this Oompany maintain a regular servioe between Hamburg, Bremen. Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits China and JapaD. Homewards, they are desoatchsd fortnlgbtlv for Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month for Bremerhaven direct, calling at Penang an 4 Colombo. Taking685 words
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Advertisement753 1909-08-11 4 STEAMER SAiLIKaS. N. D. L. Norddautscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamun ol this Company sail foiinighty from Bremeo. Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Ant* erp. Southampton, Gioraltar, Oanoa, Naples (oonneotios Marseilles, Naplea, Alexandria, and vioe vena) Port Slid, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang. Singapore, Hongkong Shanghai,753 words
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Article148 1909-08-11 5 FIXTURES. Wednesday, August 11. High Water. 6.42 a.m., 6.0 p.m. Aitri-llorticiiltiiral Show, Peuang. Alhambra Cinematograph. Harima Cinematograph. Marlborough Cioomatograph. I. 1.. T. C. Tuiiruameut. Thursday, August la. High Water, H 21 ML, 7.12 p.m. Anniversary of the Suttleuioat of l'unau*;. P. and O. homoward mail due. 1..148 words
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Article168 1909-08-11 5 ToDii. Penang and Calcutta hum Sang 3 pm Mintokand Palombaug Japira 8 pm Batavia La Seyue 3 pm Penang and Colomljo Panuki Maru 3 pm Puoti»nak Han Hiu Gnan 3pm Batn Pabat Mena 8 pm Malacca, Port Dicks»n, I'ort Swettenbam aud Tcluk Ansnn K'nt* 8 pm K.168 words
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Article61 1909-08-11 5 The P. ami O. homeward mail steamer Delhi left Hongkong at 1 p.m. on Saturday, and is due here at S o'clock on Thursday morning, the l'ith instant. The P. and O. outward mail steamer Dovanha loft Colombo at 6 p.m. on Saturday, and may be expected61 words
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Article70 1909-08-11 5 aly 6 N D.D. ulv 8 B. I. nlv 12 H. M. nly 16 P. *0. aly SI N.D.L. uly 22 B. I. aly 24 M. M. oly 80 P. O. I Lot; S N PL. Lag 5 H. I. July July 31 Ang S Aag 770 words
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Article235 1909-08-11 5 Latest Arrivals. Amiral Mag.n. V c h str. 3584 tons, ('.apt Keuard Aug 10. Kr.im Dunkirk, .)nl) 4. G.o. nod ammunition an 1 124 d.p. Muine Coiutc, and Co. For Saigon. I 111! 11— RJe. Bar .n Btlftmr, Brit. etr. 2552 tons. Capt Syiiii'ii.l, Aut; 11. From (julif,235 words
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73 1909-08-11 5 Wharves «t which Vessela arc Berthed 10-Day TANJONG PAOAR Em Wsiif Bum— Tancarville, Hong Her. East W. Swtior 1 Kalimo. Bacnoa No. 1 (Saim, Wnia»)— Nil. Baonoa 2— IJ< nlawers. 8- Breu Hael. a a— Brasilia, a a 6— Lindula a a I73 words
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Article21 1909-08-11 5 Tuuoho Pioae. Albibt Doci Nil. Vioiowi Doci— Nil. Kftpil Uißsoc* No. 1 Doci— Nil. No. I Doc>- Hiillmoutb.21 words
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Article269 1909-08-11 5 Coming to Singapore. IVr I. and O. stoamor Morea, connecting with the steamer Duvanha. at Colombo, duo August 13— Mr. G. C. Gillan, Mr. P. R. Hall, .Mr. 1\ Toynbee. Mr. J. Keowick, Mr. C. H. Munro. Mr. .1. Vuunj;. Mr. H. C. Colvin, Mr. K. .1.269 words
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Article84 1909-08-11 5 Toe Gharpenrs Kuunis steamer Ainirai Miynii arrived from Dunkerijuc, yesterday, with 126 passengers and a neutral cargo. including eighty tons of explosive**, all for Saigon. A cargo of salt arrived from Salif, this morning, by the British steamer liarou Halfour. The French steamer lireizzel arrived from Dalny en84 words
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Article48 1909-08-11 5 Time-balls on Fort Canning and Mount Faber drop daily at 1 p.m., Singa ore standard time corresponding to 6 a.m. Gr< enwich meantime. The time Run is find at 12 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore standard timt an awy d»y wnapting Bandar, whtt it U fiNd »t ob* o'eiook.48 words
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Article347 1909-08-11 5 SERVANTS OR SL AVES. Curious Case Under Investigation in Cairo. luo special tribunal appoiutcJ I )<*%■ slave dealing cases met at Cairo, on July 6, to try tlie charges against several slave dealers and persons accused oi having bought slaves. Mr. Walter Bond, Vice-Pre-sident of the Native Court of Appeal,347 words
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Article242 1909-08-11 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE. SlNOAPORI, Afi.lST 11, 1908. On London Bask 4 m/s o/4 Dtmand 2/4/ Private 6 m/s 2/<jJ i do 8 m/s On Germany— Bank d/d 2E8 Private 8 m/s 240$ do 0 m/s 2421 On France- Bask d/d 284 I Private 8 m/s 2B6J do 6 tu/H 8C0242 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article246 1909-08-11 5 IssOE Valdi Pah> Up I COKPAMT Ditoimd Sellers 10 10 10 1 10 1 1 10 1 10 1 1 1 10 1 1 1 1 5 10 10 10 10 1 1 10 10 10 1 10 1 1 10 1 10 6/1 1 1 1 10 1246 words
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Article583 1909-08-11 5 Sterling:. i 1 1 Anglo-Malay Rubber Co., Ltd. 30% for '08 1 17/6 contributory I 1 1 Batu Caves Rubber Co., Ltd 10% for '08 1 1 Batu Tiga (Selangor) R. Co. Ltd. 6% for 'oB 1 11 Bukit Kajang Rubber Estate Ltd. 1 •'>'■ Contributory 1 1 Bukit583 words
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Article175 1909-08-11 5 10 10 60 10 100 100 100 100 10 100 100 10 60 1 100 100 >0 10 7 60 10 100 I 100 10 100 I 100 10 I w mo 100 Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd. 10% (or '06 10% (or '08 Frasor 4 N.-ave, Ltd. 174% for175 words
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Advertisement153 1909-08-11 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. Aug 11.— At the Master Attendant's Yard, 59 empty oases and tins, etc at 2. 80. Aug 14.— At No. 7, Mount Sophia, household Tunitare, etc., at 2.80. Aug 17.— At saleroom, dutch steel screw steamer, Sarie Bandjer, at 2.80. Aug 17. At saleroom, Iron153 words
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Advertisement774 1909-08-11 5 "*> A HIGH-CLASS M |XTURE. (TrsT)/^ Patent Air-Tight ,J^'" -..-■.•T" 1 ...I'D nj -js^fe^ Price Per Tin Mpccrc Dnhincnn Jfc fn AND OTHER HIGH-CAM Messrs. KODinson a 10, tobacconists. SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. The Autumn Race Mooting will be hold on Tuesday, the 12th, Thursday, the 14th, and Saturday, the 10th774 words
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Advertisement423 1909-08-11 5 7. THE GRIFFIN CONSOLATION Value 1390 and »50 to the Second Horse. A Handicap (or all Griffins that have ran at this Meeting and not won. Distance, Race Conrte. 8. THE ROCHORE PLATE.— Value 1400 A Handicap for all Horses th»t have ran at this Meeting and not won. Entrance,423 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous244 1909-08-11 5 WEATHER REPORT. Kandanf Krrhau HotjUal, Aug. 7909. 9 a. a.iS r. 9 a. RiDWiix. Bar. 31 Fab 3ft me 29 919 29 974 Temp 77.6 83 8 80 0 .06in. Wet Bulb Ther 76 0 7<o 77 8 Dir 0! Wind calm calm calm Max. Temp I 84. Mm 74244 words
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1123 1909-08-11 6 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11. WORDS OF WISDOM. We are glad to see that the Governor uttered a few words of wisdom in the course of his speech at the formal opening of the Penang Agri- Horticultural Show on Monday, although we doubt whether much attention will be paid1,123 words
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Article14 1909-08-11 6 H. M. S. Waterwitch is engaged in survey ing tbe harbour and neighbouring waters.14 words
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Article25 1909-08-11 6 The maize crop in South Africa is an abnormal one. It is understood that cargo space on steamships will be insufficient to transport the grain.25 words
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Article29 1909-08-11 6 The new pier for supplying water to vessels is now nearing completion. It is located about half- way between the mouth of the river and tho Master Attendant's pier.29 words
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Article31 1909-08-11 6 In the House of Commons, on the 3rd ins*., Mr. Buchanan, in reply to Mr. Keir Hardic, said that Government was considering recognition of the heroism of the late Dr. Lalcaca.31 words
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Article41 1909-08-11 6 A boy at the age of ten who sticks a pin into another boy gives promise of being a finer man than he who sings demurely, I want to be an angel, and with tbe angels itand, aayi the Christian Commonwealth.41 words
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Article25 1909-08-11 6 An entire change of programme is on at tho Alhambra cinematograph, to-night, when a number of new and excellent pictures, just arrived, will be shown.25 words
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Article29 1909-08-11 6 Madar Lai Dhingra, the murderer of Sir Curzon-Wyllie has petitioned the home secretary that his body may be cremated and not buried as in the case of other murderers.29 words
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Article46 1909-08-11 6 The beginning of the new seawall is now assuming shape at Johnston's Pier and it is possible to get a better idea than before of the magnitude of tho work beiug done as well as of what the quay will look like when everything is finished.46 words
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Article45 1909-08-11 6 Tho Yamato says that the fiscal years of 1912 and 191:! are to bo devoted to the necessary investigations concerning the Grand Exhibition to be held in Japan in 1917. It is said that the amount to be appropriated for tbe enterprise is 800.000.0U0 yen.45 words
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Article59 1909-08-11 6 In connection with the tire at Marseilles ou tbe steamer Mongolia, in March 1908, by which si v ral Coylun and Malay States passengers suffered the loss of their luggage, tbe head office of tho P. and O. Co. have paid a proportion of the claims made. The proportion paid59 words
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Article66 1909-08-11 6 A diamoud, the colouring of which is considered by experts to be unique, has reached a London firm of jewellers trow Brazil. Tbe stone, which is 2j carats in weight and of brilliant lustre, has a tich crimson colour In ..wren that f a ruby and a j iciuth. It66 words
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Article56 1909-08-11 6 Colonel Setly' replying to Mr. Percy Alden said it was a mistake to suppose that the Buddhist The* Rophieal Society of Colombo represented the whole I' iddhisi. community of Ceylon. The registrar had been removed from tho hall of the society because his presence there tended to identify the registrar56 words
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Article58 1909-08-11 6 There were no less tuan eight appeals from decisions of the local magistrates and one appeal against the assessment on tho Marlborough Cinematograph, as made by the Municipal officials and ratified by the commisKionerp, before the puisne judge, Mr. Justice Sereomlxi Smith, yosterday, but owing to the absence of the58 words
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Article65 1909-08-11 6 The Tartar-General at Canton is taking strict measures to suppress tbe opium habit among tho forces. About a month ago he ordered every official and soldier to abandon the opium habit within a mouth. The month is up, and be has ordered the isolation of every soldier for five days65 words
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Article68 1909-08-11 6 In a coal mine near Groat Falls, Montana, Mos.se Marindale, a miner, uncovered a li/ard about nine ftet from the surface and embedded in the solid rock. There is no conceivable method by which the lizard could have entered the cavity since nature closed the gap thousands of years age.68 words
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Article111 1909-08-11 6 Planters in Java are grievously hampered by tho lack of a labour law to enforce the observance of contracts by coolies. Recently, a planting company in the province of Preauger bad so much trouble with coolies that it petitioned the Governor-General for power to render contracts binding on the labourers.111 words
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Article127 1909-08-11 6 His lordship, tbe chief justice, Sir W. H. Hyndman-Jones, resumed, this morning, tha hearing of the first case on the August general cause list, which was begun on last Thursday. The parties were Neo Chan Neo, plaintiff, for whom Messrs. Carver and Delay appeared, and Cboo Ang Chee and tbreeotbers127 words
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Article139 1909-08-11 6 The new tobacco taxation in Germany is expected to deal a heavy blow at tbe trade in Doii and Java leaf. The first effect is likely to be lessened consumption in that Empire. What that means is shown by the figures of the Netherlands India tobacco importations in Germany in139 words
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Article129 1909-08-11 6 The Municipality, with its characteristic fondness for destruction, baa succeeded writes a correspondent, in demolishing and clearing away everything that bad any beauty in front of tbe Victoria Tbeatre, -leaving the elephant to cast its sombre shadows on a half-dead lawn, surrounded by an ugly chain supported by still uglier129 words
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Article366 1909-08-11 6 The death ban taken place of General Sir Hujjh Rowlands. Tbe will of the late Sir W. Curzon -Wyllie has been proved at A' 8,421. The Prince of Wales has been appointed an Admiral of the Rusiian fleet. Lieut. J. H. Johnston, R. O. A., was removed366 words
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Article75 1909-08-11 6 A great tidal wave has taken place at Galveston, Texas. The steel dyke constructed alter tbe similar phenomenon which occurred in 1900 proved ineffective against the wavts. and the water rushed into the city, causing much damage. No loss of life, however, has so far75 words
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Article102 1909-08-11 6 Miss K. A. Massey has compiled and published a guide to firms and agencies in Hongkong, with a classified list and four maps. It is well printed on art paper, neatly bound, and reflects much credit on the printers, the China Mail office. In addition to102 words
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Article96 1909-08-11 6 Tho seventy-seventh annual meeting of the British Medical Association was to bo held at Belfast from July 23 to July Ml Wherever tbe British flag Uaa, the association has a branch, ono of the secretaries stated. Members were expected from New /"aland. the Cape, Canada, India,96 words
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Article241 1909-08-11 6 Friday, August 27, is to be a great day with tbe local Y. M. C. A. Invitations are now being issued for tho laying of the corner stone of the new building, which takes placd on tbe site at Stamford Komi, that afternoon at 5.15241 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement283 1909-08-11 6 PHOTOGRAPH OK THE SEAMLESS STEEL BOAT SUPPLIED TO THE Straits Steamship Co.'s Agent at Malacca d&' Jf &^^^ws by GUTHRIE AND COMPANY, LIMITED, Singapore. THE LATEST FASHION EMPIRE ROBES Can be quickly made up to suit any figure. With Bodice Piece and Irimmiug, complete in Fine Lawn. PRICES $18 TO283 words
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Advertisement110 1909-08-11 6 G. R. Lambert Co., Ltd. EsTAIiLISIIK.iI 1875. ACfl DIFFERENT SUBJECTS £VU OF P.CrURE POSTBAROS OF SOUTH ASIA. Wholesale and retail. Over J million always in stock. VIEW BOOKS OF SINGAPORE. VIEW BOOKS OF F.M S. VIEW BOOKS OF JOHORE. containing 20 subjects each, 75 oenta H. Tb. JENSEN, Manager. GODOWNS110 words
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Article616 1909-08-11 7 BRILLIANT PLAY AT KENNINGTON OVAL. Giants' Fierce Battle. ENGLAND LEADING ON THE FIRST INNINGS. Australia Re-opens Well. ist Test England Won by 10 wkts. and Australia 9 wkts. 3rd Australia ia6 runs 4th Drawn. (FROM Ol'R BrflUl CoiIREsPONDEST.) London. August 10. Close followers of tlie Rummer pastime616 words
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Article420 1909-08-11 7 Grist for the Government's Mill. In the Supreme Court, before Mr. Justice Sorcombe Smith, to-day, the Crown suit over the possession of the land at Kampong Sambau, on the foreshore near Fort Palmer, lias been approaching its conclusion. Mr. Nantou addressed Urn court on behalf of the420 words
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Article370 1909-08-11 7 Ruled Out of Order in the District Court. A Tamil named M. Maruthauiuthoo sued Mr. N. N. Adis, in the district court, before Mr. Saundors. yesterday, for $.'m as balance of money alleged to have been paid in advance in August 1907 for sandstone to be supplied.370 words
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Article140 1909-08-11 7 Intentions Regarding Visit to Singapore. Lord Kitchener on leaving India this month will proceed direct to China and thence to Japan. He will afterwards return to Sinagapore and t«ke steamer to Australia. After his mission to the Commonwealth has been accomplished he will go to New Zealand and140 words
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Article363 1909-08-11 7 SIR JOHN ANDERSON'S SPEECH CRITICISED. Licensing Rubber Dealers. (From Ocr Spkcial Corrkspondknt.i Penang, August 10. A meeting of the Planters' Association of Malaya was held today at the A«ri- Horticultural Show under the presidency of Mr. Malcolm dimming. In the course of his remarks, the Chairman criticised the363 words
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Article110 1909-08-11 7 A Phase of the Anglo- Siamese Agreement. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, August 11. Tho new boundary between Perlis and Setul has been settled by Mr. Meadows Frost on behalf of the British and Deputy High Commissioner of Montbon Puket, Governor of Setul aud the Deputy Governor of110 words
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Article49 1909-08-11 7 (From Our Own- Cobrbspondknt.'. Kuala Lumpur, Augjst 10. In the Supreme Court to-day, the application of Mr. H. N. Ferrers that Towkay Yap Hon Chin, held in custody in connection with the recent fatal secret society case at I'udu temple, be admitted to bail wad refused.49 words
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Article35 1909-08-11 7 (From Ocb Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, August 10. Mr. Agar, a contractor, is suing tbe Pahang government to recover 471,660. the balance alleged to be due for work on the BentongKuantan road.35 words
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Article30 1909-08-11 7 [DlB OsTASIATISCHE LLOYD TkLH'IKaM Berlin, August 10. Tbe Russian press hopes for a meeting between the Czar and the Sultan re the solution of tbe Dardanelles question.30 words
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Article73 1909-08-11 7 The special correspondent of the Daily Telegraph at Barcelona telegraphing under date July 28 draws a gruesome picture. He says that ten thousand revolutionaries marched through the streets with charred bodies, heads and legs fixed to poles. The captain-general of the troops witnessed this display bat dared73 words
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Article71 1909-08-11 7 Two Malayali students of the Madras Veterinary College were admitted into the Madras General Hospital suffering from the effects of an overdose of quinine. One of them has died, while the other is not yet out of danger. At the inquest, whioh stands adjourned, it was elicited71 words
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Article486 1909-08-11 7 FATAL OUTBREAK AT PRESIDENCY HOSPITAL. Death of European Nurses There has been a most serious outbreak of cholera at tbe Presidency Hospital, Calcutta, as the result of which many European nurses have died. Professor Haff kino has since discovered the comma bacilli in the dregs of a486 words
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Article240 1909-08-11 7 Further Decrease of Revenue Reported. The returns of trade and trade reports for 1908 have just been issued from the statistical department of the Imperal Maritime Customs. From the elaborate statistics supplied in the first part of tbe fascicle" it appears that the total Customs240 words
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Article165 1909-08-11 7 Eight Grooms Arrested for Assault and Battery. Eight native grooms, belonging to Harm ston'sOircos, were arrested early thismorning for assault and battery in the Russian Concession, by the Russian Police, says the China Critic (Tientsin) of July 22. A free fight appears to have taken place between Borowski's165 words
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Article36 1909-08-11 7 Spurred by Lieut. E. H. Shackleton's achievements in tbe Antarctic regions, the American Philosophical Society and the American Geographical Society have started a movement to induce tbe United States Government to equip a South Polar expedition36 words
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Article354 1909-08-11 7 iFhom Our Own Correspondent. i Malacca. August lit. Malacca celebrated Coronation Day by a cricket match against the staff of tho Johore Rubber Lands, Ltd., Muar, assisted by Mr. Hastings Rhodes and five local Malays. 11. E. Burgoss captained the Johore side, the Roy. F. Q. Swindell, the354 words
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Article294 1909-08-11 7 Duff Company Prospecting the Rivers. In his report for tbe period February l'jo7 to February 1908, Mr. W. A. Graham, resident commissioner and adviser, Kclantan, sayß Tho receipts of the revenue department on account of mineral duty amounted for the year to $7,858.6 25, an increase of294 words
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Article144 1909-08-11 7 Strange Relics have Recently been Unearthed in Takao Mura. Thousands of relics of Korobokuri," who are believed to have lived in Japan in the time of tbe stone age, were unearthed the other day in the regions of Takao-mura and Tofutsu-mura, Takorogun, Kitami Province, Hokkaido. Several144 words
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Article210 1909-08-11 7 Wong Ah Lock has asked the local police to arrest one Ah Soo, who, he alleges, despoiled him of property valued at $150, in Dutch territory. A Japanese woman living in Niven Road missed property valued at $219.60. The police have arrested a Eurasian woman and recovered tbo210 words
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Article92 1909-08-11 7 TAX ON UNGOTTEN MINERALS DROPPED. All Night Sitting of the Commons. [Rbctbr'i Tklkokwi, London, August 10 The House of Commons has resumed debate on the Budget. The Opposition's attack was most vigorous, and the sitting went on all night. London, August 11. In tbe course of the debate,92 words
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Article191 1909-08-11 7 MORE PEACEFUL ATTITUDE PREVAILS. Greek Appeal for Cordial Agreement. Rei-ter's Tfleuimm London, August 10. In thoir reply to tl.e 'orte, the Greek Government assort a desire KM the friendliest and closest relations with Turkey, aud point to the Greek enthusiasm over the new regime Tbe note expresses191 words
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Article41 1909-08-11 7 Reported Settlement of Railway Question. Rbuikr's Telegram] London, August 11. According to information from various sources, it appears that China has yielded to Japan, and has agreed to the construction of the Antung- Mukden Railway with standard gauge.41 words
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Article162 1909-08-11 7 Ukutbk's IkMMUH London, August 11. King Edward hs,i startod for his visit to Marionbad. A paper which reached ua by the last mail says To-day's semi-official Fremdenblatt. which is known as the mouthpiece of the Vienna Foreign Office, states that King Edward will again come to Marienbad162 words
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Article33 1909-08-11 7 [DBB OSTASIATISCUE LLOYD TeLROBAMj Berlin, August 10. The Dutch visit of the German Emperor and Empress passed off very well. They sent a telegram of hearty greeting to Queen Wilhelmina.33 words
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29 1909-08-11 7 Drr Ostasiatisc hk Lloyd TbleuraMj Berlin, August 10. An engagement between King Manuel of Portugal and an English Princess is to be arranged.29 words
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Article32 1909-08-11 7 iDbb Ostasiatisihb Lloyd Telegram] Berlin, August 10. Hen Becbmann Hollweg, Imperial Chan collor of Germany, is going to Rome in November, to risit tbe King of Italy and tba Pope.32 words
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Article65 1909-08-11 8 The Darul Ta'alam will meet a team of tbe K. Ci. A. at soccer, the Beach Road reclamation ground, this afternoon. The Singapore Golf Championship is to be played this year on the Keppel golf links. Entries, accompanied by a fee of $1 must be in the65 words
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Article31 1909-08-11 8 5. C. C. Tournament. Yesterday's play resulted as follow* Friendly Pairs.— Passmore and Freeman beat Bidd'ilph and Crawford, 1118. Handicap Pairs.— Marsh and lUrriugton beat McKean and Scoular, 21 16.31 words
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Article93 1909-08-11 8 M. F. A. Junior Competition. The Shahrul Kamar and the Jinrikisha team played oft their tie at Beach Road, yesterday, before a large crowd of spucta tors. In the first period scoring proved difficult to both sides, though the Shahrul Kamar had the better of the game. On93 words
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Article85 1909-08-11 8 Sherwood Foresters Win. In tbe final of the Madras Hockey Tournament on July 31, the Sherwood Foresters, who were formerly in Singapore, beat the Royal Fusiliers after an excellent game by two goals to one. Tbe Fusiliers noored in tbo first five minutes. Later tlio Foresters equalised and the85 words
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Article91 1909-08-11 8 Scotland v. The Rest. Tbe following aro the details of the fouresomes match Scotland v. Tbe Rest which was played over the Racecourse links on Monday S<otl\m>. v. Tub Rkst. 1 F. Ferguson .V Watt Miles f Mugliston 0 0 Sir A. Young* Fow lie Stevons.V Green 1 191 words
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Article156 1909-08-11 8 L. L. T. C. Tournament. Yesterday's play resulted as follows Championship Pairs. Mrs. Buck land and Mr. Biron beat Miss Abraujs and Mr. Kinsford, 8-6, 9—7. Mixed Doubles -Miss J. Gunn and Mr. SaUmaon beat Mrs. and Mr. Darbishire, o—6, 6—2, 6—4, and Mrs. Hartnell and Mr. Hooper156 words
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Article555 1909-08-11 8 home Matches. Tbe watches Yorkshire and l.iueashire v. the Australians and I )erbynhire v. Notts have been abandoned, the latter without a ball being bowled. Worcester beat Gloucestershire at Woroestor by one wicki t. The matches Surrey v. Sussex and Esses v. Kent were drawn. Somerset beat Gloucester at555 words
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Article559 1909-08-11 8 Tremendous Haul of Opium Made at Manila. The cleverest attempt at smuggling opium on a large scale that baa yet been made, was nipped in the bad, this morning, says the Manila Times of July 28, though the contraband drug was not discovered until between eight and559 words
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Article263 1909-08-11 8 Great Expansion of American Interests Predicted. The Shanghai Ti mes has an extendod special from New York relative to tbe appointment of Charles Crane of Chicago m minister to China. It states that all sections of tbe press comment on the appointment in a favourable way263 words
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Article901 1909-08-11 8 Report of the Committee for the Year Ended June 30. The annual general meeting uf members of the S C. C. is to be held on Monday uext. The report shows that the general account closes with a balance in band of $1,870.80. The additional subscription of901 words
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Article125 1909-08-11 8 Mr. Linton David, the talented piano virtuoso, who gives bis opening concert at tbe Adelphi Hotel, this evening, had a most extraordinary experience on his tour in China. By command of the late Empress Dowager, Mr. David gave a recital at the Summer Palace, and so125 words
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Article43 1909-08-11 8 Tho plan of an immense abbey, with walls five feet thick and wonderful carvings at the base of the buttresses, has been nneartbed at the village of Bardney, near Lincoln, and it k hoped to discover tbe tomb of Eihelred, Kiug of Mtrcia.43 words
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Article750 1909-08-11 8 Trices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore. 11th August, 1909. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exohange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning Norn. Value. Bayers. Sellers. £1 Anglo Malay 138/6 140/- exd 1 Anglo Sumatra 28/6 37/6 1 Banteng 28/6 82/6 1750 words
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Article502 1909-08-11 8 Warm Appreciation Expressed in German Press. In a farewell article the North OmMI Gaz3tte celebrates Prince Bulow as a statesman who, in spite of his frequent deprecation of comparison with Bismarck, can be placed beside tbe Titan because he never forgot the teachings of Bisinarckian wisdom while502 words
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Article270 1909-08-11 8 Freehold Building Allotments Disposed of. The following Singapore properties were disposed of by auction at Powell and Co.'s sale room yesterday afternoon. Nob. 40, 41 and 42, Dickson Road, 4,175 square feet, 999 years, quit rent $2, monthly rent $27. R. M. V. R Letohman Cbetty »3,000. No.270 words
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Advertisement613 1909-08-11 8 AUOTIOIT SALE OF HIGH-CLASS TEAK FURNITURE, PLANTS AND TURNOUT, The property of J. C. Bainl, Esq., AT CLAREMONT, NO. 108. ORCHARD ROAD. On Saturday, August 21, at 2 p.m. Comprising Upholstered rattan suite, teak writing table, toak occasional tables HANDSOMELY DESIGNED TEAK CABINET, SOLIDLY MAI>E TEAK SIDEBOARD, teak four panelled613 words
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Advertisement344 1909-08-11 9 BECHSTEIN, BRINSMEAD, ROYAL Pianos. Monthly Terms. Sole Agent* THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. THE NEW EXQUISITELY -I f jL^ TRAGRftNT LASTING i/^l^af r ER r Lr/ERY TOILET PREPARATIONS. Ma-3 be olituii id fioui all Chemists and Storekei ppn. THE CROWN RVWERI GOBiPAN/. PARIS AND LONDON. MILK BRITISH INDIA BTEAM NAVIGATION344 words
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Advertisement882 1909-08-11 9 TENDERS for REVENUE FARMS. Tenders arc invited for tbe lease oi Ktvcuiie Fariuß in the State of North Bornto from the Ist January, 1910, as set out here under. REVENUE FARMS IN THE STATE OF NORTH BORNEO. 1. In making arrangements for the leasing of the Farms for tho next882 words
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Advertisement587 1909-08-11 9 the Opium Farm or at the Opium Farm shops at pricts bight r than those fixed by Govern meut and named above (g). So Opium and Spirit Farmers may fix own prices for supplying the Opium and i Farm Shops wholesale with Cbandu During the continuance of the Farm i,587 words
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Advertisement606 1909-08-11 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. tOJsBIHBt* SKKVU K Of THE OCEAN 8. COY.. LTD.. ft THE WEBT AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. BETWEEN f.KMtVTLB (PBKTH) NOKTU WEST At'STRALI AX PORTS. JAVA AXD BIXCAPOBB Rtgnlar Fortnightly sailings bet-teen Blogapore and Western Anstmlia. oalllng at Java (as indnoement offers), Derby, Klbg's Boned, •Port for tbe606 words
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Advertisement486 1909-08-11 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. GGEAN STEAM SKIP CO., LTD. AND OHM MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO. LTD. I Tl Ojmpaoiej' gteamsrs are 4espaohe<l ben Lit rt[ ool outwards for the Straits, China an I Ja)BD every week ard from Japan bomawa-. !i.r London, Aiutordam and Antwerp cv fortnight for Qenw, MarseiUei and Liverpr.486 words
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Article457 1909-08-11 10 TALKS WITH MR. SCHREINER AND SIR H. DE VILLIERS. Racialism Dying Out. Among the passengers who reached Southampton the other day were Lord and Lady Stlborne, Sir Henry de Villiers, president of tbe Union Convention, and Mr. Scbreiner, who has come on a mission to that country457 words
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Article509 1909-08-11 10 Explanation of the Troubles Round Melilla. The Times [Madrid correspondent writing on July 8, explained how tbe trouble arose which has led to such serious fighting at Mclilla. He says that it dates from last October. It will be remembered that two Spanish mining companies, one of509 words
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Advertisement613 1909-08-11 10 BANKING COMPANIES CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. IHOOUPOKATiSD BY BOYAL CHABTEB. F aid np Oapital In 80,000 Shares of CM) each ..11.J00.000 Keaarve Fond I '"S'SSS Reaarr* Liability of Proprietor! ..41,300,000 BANKERS. Bank ot England. national Bank of Scotland. lie Loadoa City Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Oarrenl613 words
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Advertisement460 1909-08-11 10 BANKING COMPANIES. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL 1H.000.000 RESERVE FUND Sterling Reserve 110,000,0001 ajo 500 000 Silver Reserve »U,500,000j 1 1 Beierve Liability of Proprietor! 115.000.00 C COURT Ol< DIRECTORS. Bon. Mr. W. J. Oreeaon, Chairman. H. E. Tomkina, Eaq., Deputy Chairman. g.G. Barrett, Eaq. Hi R. Lenzmann,460 words
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Advertisement507 1909-08-11 10 INSURANCE Comrades GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board of Directors i O. A. DaRRicK, Esq., Chairman. Ad. Asmcs, Esq., Vice-Chairman. A. H. Fair, Esq., Managing Director. Pktkr Fowlib, m.b., cm., Chief Mod. Officer. F. M. Elliot, Esq. Rev. N. J. Cocvrbur. Vow Noan Pan,507 words
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Advertisement69 1909-08-11 10 INFANTILE CHOLERA. Any unusual looseness of a child's bowels during the hot weather should be a warning to mothers. Infantile cholera may develop in a few hours, and prompt action should be taken to avoid it. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, followed by a dose of castor oil, will69 words
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Advertisement253 1909-08-11 10 INSURANCE Companies. FEDERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA. Established 1882. Insurance in Force, Over $35 900,000 New Business, 1908, Over $6 000 000 Net Surplus above liabilities for reserve and all outstanding claims, over $2,035,000 (Straits Currency). J. H. EVANS, Manager, South Eastern Asia. THE BORNEO CO., LTD., General Agents,253 words
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Advertisement523 1909-08-11 10 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE or HOUSEHOLD KIrtNITURE, STC., At No. 7, Mount Sophia, On Saturday, August 14, at 2.30 p.m. Spring-seated and upholstered drawing room suite teak round tablo with ruarblt top; steel engravings, etc. Polished sideboard. dining- table; bentwood standard chairs: dinner service; tantalus stand, etc. Polished almeirabß,523 words
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Article832 1909-08-11 11 HOW THE TRACTION QUESTION MAY BE SOLVED. Kr ouo million acres of land retarned as iblo waste in India is colossal enough c even (he thoughtless man pause Why is it not cultivated? Chiefly because in the majority of cases there would be, asks a correspondent, no means of832 words
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Article153 1909-08-11 11 At a mcc ting of the Rubber-Planters' Association at Bandong in East Java, on July 20, facts came out to show the discouragements under which planting enterprise is expected to fli urish in that quarter. The planters risked the Government to further labour immigration thither. The only reply was that153 words
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Advertisement667 1909-08-11 11 Another Record for Dunlops. 2. 75 MILES THROUGH INDIA. NO TYRE TROUBLES. Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Bombay, May 17, 1909. To THE DUNLOP PNEUMATIC TYRE CO., LTD., Bombay. Dear Sirs, I have much pleasure in congratulating you upon the grooved tyres you are now making. During my tour through India,667 words
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Advertisement57 1909-08-11 11 DON'T I6NORE SLIGHT INJURIES Don't nf gleet giving every cat, wound or bruise prompt attett'on. Blood poison may appear and an ugly scar or even tbe low of a li ub result. Chamberlain's Pain Balm is an antiseptic, beals the wound rapidly and all danger is avoidel by its use.57 words
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Advertisement452 1909-08-11 11 Cost of running depends largely on WOLSELEY-SIODELEY. tbe weight a car may usually carry, the r-71 mileage it runs, and, lastly, its horse- f JB^ -'>> 1 I pow<-r. During tbo past year an owner i'^^tS^BW^a^TL of alO 12 h.p. Wolselt y-Siddeley car that C^. NZ3sfHK\ ran 7,104 miles on452 words
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Advertisement34 1909-08-11 11 PILSENER BEER. KEY BRAND. IMPORTED SINCE «I 7« BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. None Genuine without the above two Labels BEHN MEYER A Co., Ltd., ■ole Importer. J. MOTION CO. Watchmakers, Jewellery, Opticians. REPAIRS PROMPTLY EXECUTED.34 words
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Advertisement278 1909-08-11 11 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore Messrs. John Little Co., Ltd. Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd. Raffles Hotel, Beach Road. Messrs. Kirn A Co., Battery Road h Armenian Street. Messrs. Koh Co., 90. Bras Basah Road. Messrs. Ohee Soon A Co., Orchard Itoad. Adelphi278 words
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Advertisement570 1909-08-11 12 Scale of Charges. PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS.-Min-ecilineous Wants of Every Description, Houses, Land, otc., to let, are inserted at tuts following rates One Insertion 11.30 per inch. Two 2.00 Three 280 Six 6-20 Nine 6.40 Twelve 7.12 Twenty- five 10.00 (Bach subsequent month 95 per inch.) The above rate is based upon570 words
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Advertisement456 1909-08-11 12 Miscellaneous WANTS. 8-.THI -t «t J.lnei, o»« or two IbhiMou, H.OO Kf tba Itch, m SoaJl of ChvgM. TEACHERB WANTED. Kxperionced Teachers needed in St loseph's Institution, for the Elementary Classes. Apply in writing to the Director. 15..1 LADYB BICYCLE WANTED. The above wanted, by first class maker, and in456 words
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Advertisement577 1909-08-11 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. Bits -Fou Una*, oh oi two iaurtfoa |-oc Bf the lash, m« hili of chirm OFFICE TO BE LET. Offloe on leoond floor of. No. 7, Battery Road. Apply to Guthrie and 00.. Ltd. o 1878 OFFIOE ft BODOWN TO BE LET. WUh immediate ealry577 words
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Advertisement623 1909-08-11 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. SUtm i— Fo«r L1.... <>•• or tv- IwMum. H.OO Bj «h« lash. SoU* of Ofcanto*. HOUBE TO LET. 14, Sophia Road. Immediate entry. Apply to No. 2, Raffles Place. 1511 OFFICE ANO GOOOVSN TO LET. No. 95, Robinson Road. Moderate rent. Apply to J. LEVY,623 words
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Advertisement709 1909-08-11 12 SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. Netherlands Qutta Percha Co., Ltd. Motor-tyros retreaded at Moderate Prices. All kinds of India Rubber Articles, Sheets, TALVES, Rings, TYRES, HOSES (Suction. Steam, Hydraulic), Gardenhoses, Tubes,' ENDLESS BELTS, FLOORTILES, MATTING, EBONITE and Hard Rubber Articles, Bicycle Tyres. Works Offices: Passir Panjang, Singapore. Sole Agents i MESSRS. HOOGLANDT709 words
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Advertisement414 1909-08-11 12 BOARD AND LODGING. Biti» i— Fo« 1,1 im. on* of two luntlou, UM B» till I.Ob, ScU. of CLviii BOARD AND LOOGINS. Rooms vacant. Mrs. von Bargen, 8, Mount Kli/abttli. UM BOARD AND RE3IDENCE. Board and apartments fo single gcntlemec at 11, Dhoby Ghaut. Terms Moderate. BT. ANDREWS HOUBE. A414 words
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