The Straits Times, 9 September 1909
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Title Section13 1909-09-09 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.060 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 9. 1909. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement227 1909-09-09 1 KATZ BROTHERS, Ltd. Children's Hats OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. THE HOTEL of the Higher THE only Hotel of its nniqne S^n sl'gapoT 19*1!^^ Sty C U C EBSt "RAFFLES" SPECIAL DINNER On Saturday, Sept. 11. MUSIC By the famous Dietz Parisian Quartette." SARKIES BROTHERS, Proprietors. FRAMROZ'S Aerated Waters GUARANTEED as having227 words
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Advertisement222 1909-09-09 1 BT. ANDREWS HOUSE. A Churoh of £nglana Boarding House for j European and Eurasian boys who desire to I tttend the sohoou of tne plaoe. Applioationi lo be made the Hon9e Master, Si Andraw'i Sooae or to the Colonial Chaplain. STRAITS CYCLE AND MOTOR CO., LTD., 15, Battery Road. CYCLE222 words
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Advertisement125 1909-09-09 1 ROBINSON CO. Cash Sale NOW AFFORDS AN EXCELwtjjte LENT OPPORTUNITY PROCEEDING J for purchasing Bedsteads, Crockery, Glassware, Household Linens. BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. ROBINSON CO. C. H. Willis I las now opened a Book on the forthcoming Autumn Races on October 12, 14 and 16. LONG PRICEB-THE GRIFFINS. BETTING STRAIGHT125 words
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Advertisement79 1909-09-09 1 THORNYCROFTS MOTOR BOATS AND MOTOR ENGINES Of Every Description. BRITISH MADE THROUGHOUT. For full particulars as to prices, etc., apply to BOUSTEAD CO., Sole Agents, Straits Settlements and F.M.S. 1690 Godfrey Phillips, Ld. LONDON, ENGLAND. SMOKE .^tk. The King of Cigarettes The King of CigaretteS A free sample f 'P79 words
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Advertisement14 1909-09-09 1 HARIMA HALL Cinematograph, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. TO-NIGHT New Pictures. K. HAR MA, Sole Proprietor.14 words
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Article803 1909-09-09 2 MOTOR CARS WILD DASH AMONG TERRITORIALS. Mishap During Morning Mist. A dreadful accident has happened on Salisbury Plain, where the Territorials are undergoing their annual period of training under canvas. In the early hours of August 12, a column of men marching along the high road was803 words
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Article243 1909-09-09 2 Topics for Discussion by the British Association. The greater part of the 470 English mem- bere and associate* who willattend (bis year's i meeting of tbe British Association are now in Canada. The meetings are to bo held ic Winnipeg, that wonderful city which baa grown from a243 words
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Article347 1909-09-09 2 LATEST DREADNOUGHT TO BE LAUNCHED. The All-Big-Gun Neptune. H. M. S. Neptune, the newest and largest ship of the Dreadnought class to be added to the British navy, was expected to be launched at Portitmoutb early this month. Th.- Neptune has been built at Portsmouth dockyard. Following tha347 words
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Article318 1909-09-09 2 Poisoning and Death Caused by Use of Headache Medicines. Acetanilid, antipyrin and phenacetio (acetphenetidin) are three drugs which are widely used to produce insensibility to pain, and proprietary headache medicines are very apt to contain one or more of them The use of such drugs without tbe a318 words
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Article244 1909-09-09 2 Directoire Figures in the Water Seem to be Latest. Even in the water tbe l'arisi, nne asserts her rights as the queen of coquettes. It is learned that the bathing costumes to bo worn this summer by French women at the s> a-side will follow present244 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement210 1909-09-09 2 Of ALL TYPEWRITERS TIIE Empire Has the Largest Sale in the Far East. ii ♦> DURABILITY, SIMPLICITY, EFFICIENCY, LOW PRICE are its strong points. FOOLSCAP MODEL $1 12. BRIEF MODEL $140. POLICY MODEL $162. The Borneo Co., Ltd. IMPORTERS, The Straits Times, AMD The Straits Budget. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Payable in210 words
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Advertisement181 1909-09-09 2 SINGAPORE COLD 3TORABE CO.- LTD. (NBAR ENTRANCE to BORNEO WHARF) Telephone 1026. Sea stocks of all kinds of FROZEN MEATS, etc., can be delivered to Shipping at the Wharves, or in the Singapore Roads, on short notice. If THAWED DAILY:SUPPLIEB are required, ordors fur same mupt j be telephoned to181 words
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Advertisement75 1909-09-09 2 HOW TO PRFVENT BLOOD POISON. Carelessness and Df gleet are the chief caugpfi of b ood poinoDing. A cut or brai«e, however slight, should have immediate attention. A good liniment and one that not only uivea prompt relief from pain, bnt being anti-i ptir, beals the wound withont maturation, is75 words
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Advertisement788 1909-09-09 2 Diamond ff Emerald Necklace. VAI lIF tfifi*i flflA Vo arc mvi 'i to see this beautiful WilMlat tPUIJaUUUa necklace, a triumph of the Jewellers 1 r n< J °ne of the many instances of tbe high class work turned out at our factory. You may buy it if yoo ??£icuD?!788 words
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Article516 1909-09-09 3 NEW TARIFF L\W OF THE UNITED STATES. Its Effect on Hongkong Shipping. There has naturally been a good deal of curiosity in Hongkong, where the transhipment of American cargo for the Philippine Islands has heretofore been a considerable, albeit a fast declining business to learn whether tho new516 words
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Advertisement2415 1909-09-09 3 for the Second Orifln Raoe (No. 8) on the Firat D»y. Winner* excluded. Distance. Soarry dorse (5 furlongs, 143 yards). 7. THE VISITORS' STAKES.— Value MOO. A Handicap for all Ex Griffins. Entrance. $!S. Distance, Race Conise. THIRD DAY. Saturday, October 16. I. THE OVEN GRIFFIN HANDICAP. —Value MOO. and2,415 words
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Advertisement263 1909-09-09 3 on payment of $10 Entrance Fee for each extra Kace, provided the other condition! of the Race are complied with. Note' A penalty of 7 lbs. is incurred by the winner of any raoe run snbseqnent to th* publication of the weights, and of 12 lbs. by th' winner of263 words
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Advertisement674 1909-09-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 6. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Efypt, Mediterranean P«-ti, Plymouth and London. Through Billa of Ladlog issued for Ohim Ooast, Persian Gulf, Continental, and Amenoan Forte. Steamer! will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Outward (for China) Himalaya Sept 14674 words
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Advertisement699 1909-09-09 4 STEAMERS SAILING. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD. AND ;him mutual steam nay. CO. LTD. The Companies' steamers are despaobed from Liverpool outwards for tbe Straita, Ohlna and lapan every week and from Japan homeward! or London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every ortnight far Oeooa, Marseillea and Liverpool rad (or Marseillea, Havre699 words
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Advertisement586 1909-09-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. C.P.R. Canadian Pacific Railway Company's Royal Hall Stearnshlp Lino. THB NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO EUROPE VIA OHIHA JAPAN, CANADA aad Ik* UNITED STATES Boole from Hongkong, via Shanghai, Nagasaki. (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, 'Yokohama, Vlotorta and Vanooaver, R.M.B. "Enrßßss ol Ihdia" Twin-screw stoaK.M.B. "Enruas of Jafab" men, 8,000586 words
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Advertisement263 1909-09-09 4 BTEAMER BAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. Tbb steamers of this Company maintain a regular direot servioe between Calontta, B traits, Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan, taking cargo, on through Bill* of Lading tor Canton, Swatow, Amoy, Cbefoo, Tientsin, Newohwang, Yangtese Porte, Formosa, tbe Philippine*, Ao,, Ar, Steamers Ton* Commander KoTSAaa263 words
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Advertisement673 1909-09-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS* HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. The steamers of thia Company maintain a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straita. China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly or Havre and Hamburg and once a month tor Bremerbaven direot, calling at Penang and Colombo. Taking oargo673 words
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Advertisement710 1909-09-09 4 BTEAHER BAILINBB. N. D. L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail etoamors ol thia Company Rail fortnighty from Bremea, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp. Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (conneolioD Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vioe vena) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Col jit bo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong710 words
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Article159 1909-09-09 5 FIXTURES. Thursday. September 9 High Water, '>18 p.m. Sinuaporo Assi/'"-. LmSm nisl.:y, BaU-stier MM I'liilli.inrionic Orchestra. .">.lj. Pollard Co. Theatre. Alhambra Cinematograph. Harima Cinomatojiraph. Marlborough Cinomatograph. F riday. September 10. High Water, H.'iO a.m., 6.5H p.m. P and <). homeward mail closes, 6 a.m. P. and O.159 words
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Article151 1909-09-09 5 To-Dat. K.Paliang, Pekan, Kuantan and TringKanu Aing Uin pm !> U nan« and Deli Hebe 3 pm "anTp! BwettauhiUn 1'ohAnn 3 pm H,.ogkongandJ«pan Iyo Mam 3 pm t Vena-ou. Kargwn nd T 4 pm l'euang and Calcutta K«t Sang 4 pm To-mouow. |T^"Penang. Ceylon, Anatralaaia. M'ritius, India,151 words
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Article120 1909-09-09 5 TUeP arulO. ontwurd mail steamer Delta left Penani! at 9.80 p m. yeiterJay and m»y \l expeotei to arrive here at 7 a.m. tomorrow. The Patch mail steamer Koning Willem I ha\ im left Sabain oa the »th iustant at p.m., may be eupcoted to arrive hero120 words
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Article433 1909-09-09 5 Latest Arrivals. Asdang, Siam str. 405 tons, Capt Cbnat.ansen bep» 9. From Bangkok, Aur 81. G.o. and 22 d.p. £h> Asiatio Coy. For Bangkok, feept "ft™/,i Brit. str. 4785 tons, Capt Powell. Kept 9. From BlmoKhai, Aug 31. 0.0. P. *O. SN. Coy. lor Bombay, Sept 10— W.433 words
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190 1909-09-09 5 Clearances. Vessels at Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour. September 8 tftirlil (lerstr, Hongkong, Sin null'". «l'»" 1 .1, wUU, Brit str, Samaranß via ports .,,,1,.ran, Brit str, Hongkang aurt Japan Sinn, Brit str, Bangkok futfte, Ausßtr, Hongkong, Shanfihai, Japan Crylon Maru, Jap str. Japan via ports 9 1.,., Ham, Jap190 words
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Article126 1909-09-09 5 The \nglo-Saxon Petroleum Co. s steamer Goldunutli loaves today for Europe with 7 700 tons of benzine from Pulau Sambu. From Banckok and East Coast ports, this morning, 141 bullocks arrived by the local steamer Singapore and 55 by the Siamese steamer A«dang. The cable steamer Magnet canio126 words
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Article347 1909-09-09 5 Coming to Singapore; Per P and O. steamer India, connecting with the steamer Delta, at Colombo, doe Sopt 10 -Mr. J. M. Russell, Mrs. Rmsel. Mrs. K. Crofts, Mr. F. O. Ricketts, Mr. R. Bailey. Per N D L. steamer Luetzow, due Sept. 16 —Mr. K Brehn,347 words
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Article111 1909-09-09 5 Per steamer Selangor, September B.— From Malacca Hey. I. Francois, Mr. and Mrs. Collins, Mrs. J. Howell, Messrs. I). Bntler Watkins, A. Johnston, Lee Keng Hee J. Cottingham, Chi Sim Cheng, Tan Soo Hock, F. R. Hill and C. W. H. Cochraue Per steamer Hyo Leoog, September J9.— From111 words
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Article59 1909-09-09 5 The tenders have been opened at Manila for the supply of a seagoing tug. The bids were as follows: Riloy, Hargraeves and Co. Ltd., 886.500: Shanghai Dock and Engineering Co. Ltd., J70.530: Shanghai, Wbampoa Dock Co. Ltd., $90,027 Kindlay and Co. ♦91,875; Castle Bro* Wolf and Sons »8.2,OOO and $66,250.59 words
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Article66 1909-09-09 5 Mr. Baudiuaun'g Merry Littlo Maids who are returning to Singapore next weok, open at the Victoria Theatre, on Wednesday, with the great London success Havana. On Thursday they stage Miss Hook of Holland on Friday, the OirU of Gottenburg and on Saturday tho evurpopular Mikado. It may be mentioned that66 words
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Article240 1909-09-09 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE. Sinoapori. Septembkr 9, 1809. On London— Bank 4 m/s 2/4£ Demand Private 6 m/s 8/4 A do 8 m/s 2/4J2 On Germany— Bank d/d 288* Private 8 m/s 2-U do 6 m/s 243 On J.>anc.-Bank d/d 294 Private 8 m/s 296* do 6m/8 BOO Jn India- Bank240 words
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Article261 1909-09-09 5 Issub Paid Valob Up ISOB ALU« COMPAHT DmDIIID j Last Buyirs Silmbs DiVIDIND 10 10 10 1 10 1 r 10 l 10 6/1 1 1 10 1 1 1 s 10 10 10 10 1 1 10 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. 12% tot "08 10 BrnaiiK, Ltd.261 words
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Article547 1909-09-09 5 Sterling. 2 2/- Anglo-Malay Robber Co., Ltd. 80% for 08 1 1 Batn Caves Rubber Co., Ltd l°%, for 1 1 Batu Tiga (Selangor) R. Co. Ltd. 6% lor 08 1 1 Bukit Kajang Rubber Estate Ltd 1 '7/6/ Contributory 1 1 Bnkit Lintang R. Estateß, Ltd. ...1 15/.547 words
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Article144 1909-09-09 5 10 10 10 7 60 60 10 10 100 100 100 100 100 100 10 10 100 100 100 100 10 10 60 60 1 1 1,0 100 10 100 10 I 10 Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd. •"{JSjgS \X Eraser fcNea've. Ltd." .^*«™l M^ Hotel van Wijk Co. Ltd.144 words
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Advertisement335 1909-09-09 5 Banks of the Nile A^V the perfect qualities of Messrs. Mtfpc^t* Frtrpi T| Bouton Rouge I i t JOHIIUTTIE FeIUCCa ROBINSON I IC CO., LTD Egyptian Cigarettes^^ &CO I j are recognised by all. Made of the finest <J 4 selected Turkish Tobacco under ideal conditions i I in Cairo,335 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous210 1909-09-09 5 WEATHER REPORT. Kmdcmt Kerbau Hotyital, Sept. ft, 7909. iS A. M. 8 A rUnWAIi. Bar. S3 Kan 29 977 59.844 89.878 Temp 78.0 810 77 8 .58in. WetßolbTher 74 2 77.0 76 5 DirofWlnd.. B.E. calm calm Max. Tamp.. 81.5 M,i 79 4 Max. in Ban 118.0 Torrnd. Tbar 7i.0210 words
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1188 1909-09-09 6 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE. It is a pleasure to come across a public .lr;-umcntso terse and so clear as tbe Report on the Straits Settlements for the year 1908 It bears the signature of Sir Arthur Young Colonial Secretary, and bears the mark of iiis1,188 words
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Article22 1909-09-09 6 The Straits Trading Co.'s plant at Sungei Bpsi has been found possible to treat 180 piculs of crude pyritical ore a day.22 words
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Article22 1909-09-09 6 Two twakows were sunk in the harbour in the squall, yesterday morning, as the crew, were taking on cargo from a steamer.22 words
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Article25 1909-09-09 6 A coolie was killed, yesterday, as he was loadirg cargo on a steamer at tiie docks. He was crushed by the fall of a box.25 words
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Article23 1909-09-09 6 It is understood that Mr. M J. kennaway has exercised his option over Gunoug ll.iput Estnto, the property of Towkay Foo Choo Cboon.23 words
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Article33 1909-09-09 6 Sergt. Joyce and a party of Malay police made a raid on a house in Johore Hoad, at 9 p. in., yesterday, ami am sled two meu in tho act of counterfeiting dollars.33 words
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Article32 1909-09-09 6 The first battalion of tbe Royal West Kent regiment (the second battalion of which was recently quartered at Singapore) has received new colours at the hands of the Marchioness Couiden at Dover.32 words
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Article34 1909-09-09 6 Of three men charged at the Assizes with being concerned in counterfeiting coin, the Chief Justice has sentenced two to five years' rigorous imprisonment, aud released the third whom the jury found not guilty.34 words
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Article40 1909-09-09 6 At tbe Victoria Memorial Hall, on Sunday, September 12, the Presbyterian Church services will be conducted at 8 a m. by the Uev. W. Murray, and at 6.80 by the Rev. J. A. B. Cook. All are cordially invit d.40 words
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Article45 1909-09-09 6 It is reported that the Henngshan people have petitioned tbe Bjard of K« organisation of t'anton to supply them with money to purchatte armaments, or as an alternative to furnish them with 60,000 anus as they intend to raise an army of about 80,000 men.45 words
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Article44 1909-09-09 6 The first ordinary general meeting of the Singapore St. Andrew's S wiety will be held in the Victoria Memorial Hall, on Friday, the 10th inst .at 530p m. Sir Arthur Youug, K C. M. G President of the Society, will be iv the chair.44 words
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Article51 1909-09-09 6 We understand that the 'loopital lmlk Hygeia {recently advertised in these columns as for s.ile has passed into the hands of the Standard Oil Co., to be used for the storage of oil. The hulk has beeu usrd lor a loug lime for the segregation of small pox cases at51 words
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Article46 1909-09-09 6 Lun Yu and Wan Chung Yu, senior and junier Ambans in Tibet, have asked that a high military i tti.'or be sent with a standing army to Tibet to guard against a rising of the Tibetans. They further Ruggvst tbat Szehuan should supply the munitions required.46 words
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Article54 1909-09-09 6 One of tho Jews who figured in a lengthy itud disagreeable case in the summons couit, uot lonit a".o, appeared before, the Recond magistrate, this morning, on a charge of 'in miy. Five other Jown, one or two of whom were connected with tbeca.se referred to, were charged with abetment.54 words
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Article56 1909-09-09 6 Pollard's Lilliputians leave Singapore for Kuala Lumpur on Suuday morning at seven o'clock and journey to the Federal capital over the Johore .State Railway and the F. M. S. system. They open at Kuala Lumpur on Monday with The Belle of New York. Ou Tuesday, they play In Town, and56 words
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Article96 1909-09-09 6 The case of Montagu Harris v. Neo Pee Keng, for 9813.33 as principal and interest alleged to be duo on a promissory note, was concluded in tho district court before Mr. Saunders, yesterday. At the previous hearing, Mr. Hirris reduced the amount of liis claim from 920:), as priucipal to96 words
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Article115 1909-09-09 6 The cultivation of indigo in Singapore last year showed au increase, as also did that of vegetables for local consumption, and the output of ground- nuts improved. The few acres of soy beans did not give the good returns which were anticipated. The crop of pine-apples was very large, and115 words
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Article137 1909-09-09 6 Murrain has broken out in one province of Cochin-China and bids fair to extend, owing to the powerlessoess of the government to check its spread. Tim Chamber of Agriculture tliero asked the government for a veterinary surgeon to be scut to the stricken province to slay the plague. The answer137 words
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Article126 1909-09-09 6 A correspondent writes as follows:— One matter to which the attention of the special commission which is to investigate tho working of our municipality should be strongly invited, is the lack ot co-ordination between the various brunches of the engineering department, which results in such absurdities, ot frequent occurrence, of126 words
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Article390 1909-09-09 6 Mr. F. C Wreford, of tho Borneo Co., is n pas.seL-.er for home by the P. and O. v a steamer sailing to-morrow morning. The family of the la»o Mr. Liru K^ck S,>i g desire to thank their friends for tlair kind attendance at his f.iueial. yesterday.390 words
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Article20 1909-09-09 6 Salak South, Ltd., returns for August are as follow The machinery worked 497 Loins Cleauore woo, '286 piculs.20 words
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Article30 1909-09-09 6 The advance figures, liable to correction, of tho export of tin from Peruk are as follow Block tin 10.762.J9 piculs. Tin oro 28.7H9H9 Duty 9852.490.6930 words
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Article97 1909-09-09 6 The Austrian Lloyd Steam Navigation Co.'s steamer Austria, which arrived from Bombay, on Suuday last, had about 14 or IS members of her tin-men and urow down with malarial fever, suppo-ied to have h.-> n contracted while the nteamer was at Bombay where com-iderable excavation are97 words
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Article123 1909-09-09 6 According to L'oyd's statistical summary, the number of vessels of over 100 tons be1 >ni>inu to nil nations which were totally lust during 1908 was 633, representing a tonn ue of 619.534. Of these five were uncUssil'n <J, 27 were condemned consequent on stress of weather,123 words
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194 1909-09-09 6 A striking instance of failure on the part of a magistrate to m ike th« punishment fit the crime, says the Pinang Gizuttc, is reported iroin tlie third p ihcu court where Mr. Elton 13 prosecuted a nalivo for cruelty to an iguana. Iguanas arc used194 words
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Advertisement153 1909-09-09 6 WHISKIES. SCOTCH. Dews o' the Glen. R«e Old Blend. Tho Old Highland Blend. Perfection (D. J. McCallum'«). The Old Brigade. Pulo Brand {T. P. Griffin Co.'s). Hubert Macdonald. Finest Liqueur (Chop R%jah). Club Whisky. Club Bharu. Monarch o' the Glen. O. D. S., and V. O. S. (Old Matured). N.B.—153 words
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Advertisement271 1909-09-09 6 |ALHAMBRA Jo-Night. NEW PICTURES. Film dArt: THE TOWER OF NELSE. French Historical Piece. A DRAMA IN TWKSTYONE siK«s SPICIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE lINKMATODRAPH SHOW BY F. OAILLARDT FROM ALEXANDRA DDMAS' CELEBRATED WORK. Caste M. Henri Kraute of the Theatre Sarah Bernhardt, Paris. M. Alexandra of the Comedie Francaise of Paris.271 words
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Article176 1909-09-09 7 PEARY S\YS HE WAS NOT AT THE POLE. Hedges in Lecture to Danish Geographers. Does Not Claim to Have Located Exact Spot. [■ami TtxioßAMj London, September 8. Dr. Cook has lectured before the Danish Geographical Society. The King and Queen of Denmark and other roy Utios wore present,176 words
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Article92 1909-09-09 7 PROTEST AGAINST NEW DOCK CHARGES. Taxes on Food and Fuel. [Rkuter's Tklkoram] London, September 9. The schedule of proposed maximum charges under the new Port of London Authority is adversely criticised as calculated to divert trade from London. The charges are subject to ratification by the Board92 words
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Article121 1909-09-09 7 King's Horse Fails to Secure a Place. [Recteb's Teleobaxl London, September 8. The result of tbo St. Leger was as follow:.: Btvardo 1 V»len* 2 Mirador 8 London, September 9. There was an enormous attendance at the St L"tpr, HU Majesty, King Edward, being among those present.121 words
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Article33 1909-09-09 7 [Der Ostasiatischk Lloyd Tklkobax] Berlin, September 8. Id the Honse of Commons Mr. Asquith stated that England had already taken the initiative for an arrangement with Germany regarding naval armaments.33 words
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Article18 1909-09-09 7 [Dta Ostasutiscbi Lloyd Tilforam Berlin, September 8. The Greek Prinos will remain several years in Germany.18 words
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Article188 1909-09-09 7 A dainty Girl was the light opera produced last night by the very clover little people who are now performing at the Victoria Theatre. The piece is full nf bright witticisms and, as its title suggests, it deals with the adventures, amorous and otherwise, of a Gaiety188 words
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Article193 1909-09-09 7 First Merchant Ship to Enter Port With Wireless Telegraphy. The first mercantile steamer tv come into port with wireless telo^raphy was tlio lyo Mam, which whs brou<.' I .i,< l ouy*ule Mm Tanjong Pagar wliarf, yesterd. y morning, from London via ports. The apparatus is of Japaaoso193 words
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Article78 1909-09-09 7 SAD FATE OF THE CHAMPION AVIATOR. Dashed From a New Aeroplane. [Bbotbbli Tp.t.Kiiß\M London. S, ptoiubor 8. The aviator Lefoboro, who was' so prominont at Hheiius, baa been killed wliiio tiying a now American biplane at .l,r\ isy. The machine suddenly dipped while at a height of thirty78 words
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Article436 1909-09-09 7 Fifteenth Annual Meeting. The fifteenth annual meeting of the Itaub Australian Gold Mining Company. Ltd wan held at the registered offices, Queen-street, Brisbane, on August 12. Mr. De Bur^h Persse, chairman of the company, occupied the chair. The chairman, after moving the adoption of436 words
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Article143 1909-09-09 7 New Zealand Sensation Over a Mythical Airship. Remarkable stories are coming from tbe South Island if New Zealand regarding a mysterious light Men at night. The suggestion is that the light is shown by an airship, la some cisos it is circumstantially declared that tbe light appears in143 words
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Article546 1909-09-09 7 Directors' Report for Presentation to Shareholders. The report of the directors of Rahman Hydraulic Tin, Ltd., to be submitted to the shareholders at the second annual general meeting of the company, to be held at Penang, on the 18th iust., states that the hydraulic installation was546 words
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Article310 1909-09-09 7 Alleged 111-Treatment of Natives in Australia. The H 'v. Nicholas Hey, superintendent of tliu Presbyterian Mission at Mapoon River, lias been called on to answer 32 charges involving allegod cruelty to natives and mismanagement of the mission, says a Brisbane wire of August 17. The310 words
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Article403 1909-09-09 7 Eulogised by Sir John Anderson and Sir William Taylor. The following Federal notifications were, by command of the Rexideut-Of ueral, F. M. S., published (or general information High Commissioni r's Office, Singapore, Ist September, 1903. Sir, I have the honour to iuforra you that I have403 words
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Article371 1909-09-09 7 Allegations Against a European Foreman. Mr. C. A. Teal, for<m*n in tbe employ of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Board, was placed iu-the dock in the district court, this morning, to answer to three charges of receiving illegal gratifications. Id the first charge it was aliped that, while a371 words
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Article689 1909-09-09 7 COUNSELS HUMOUR IN CRIMINAL CONVERSATION CASE. Damages Against Hongkong Architect. Tbe Chief Justice (Sir F. Piggott) and a special jury were again occupied at the Supreme Court in bearing tbe action brought by Capt. Mitchell of tbe Fooksang against Mr. John Lemm, architect, alleging criminal conversation689 words
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Article285 1909-09-09 7 Overseer Held up by Highwaymen Near Batu Gajah. An unsuccessful attempt at highway robbery was made by six Chinese, armed with knives, at the 7th mile, on the Batn GajahGopeng Road, at about 6.30 p. m. on Tuesday list, reports tbe Times of Malaya, of the 7th285 words
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Article232 1909-09-09 7 Further Light on a Dangerous Sect in Singapore. Tlio third magistrate took additional expert evidenoe from Mr. Peacock, yesterday afternoon, in the Middle li ml secret society case. There were nine accused, all charged with b'.iug members of a Triad society and of attending a meeting of232 words
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Article199 1909-09-09 7 Further Hearing at the Singapore Assizes. Mr. Colledge, whose payment of 950 an a water deposit and complaint thcroADent first brought on the investigation into the affairs of the Municipal watt r department an conducted by Mr. M. A. Tobio, guve his evidence before the Chief Justice,199 words
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Article160 1909-09-09 7 COMMISSIONERS PAY A VISIT TO HONGKONG. Official Reception Accorded Regent's Brother. (From ()r« Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, September 9. Princo Shun Pui lap. a brotber of tbe Priuce Urgent of China, and Admiral Sah Chen ping, who left Shanghai on the Ist inst. and boarded their cruiser for160 words
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Article294 1909-09-09 7 Observations of the Colonial Secretary. In bis report on the Straits Settlements, tor 1903, tbe Colonial Secretary, Sir Arthur Young, K. C. M. 0 says:— I referred in my report for the year 1907 to the Shipping Conference in force here, and the i ffect of the control294 words
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Article30 1909-09-09 7 [RfDiERg Telegram 1 London, September 8. There is a strong belief among Unionists in the House of Commons that there will be a General Election in November.30 words
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Article77 1909-09-09 7 Mr- 1 ibri.l, of 78. Bras Basah Roaa, hai missed jewellery valued at 1150 and cbirpei her boy with the theft. Mr. Cleave, who liven at Pulan Übin, hai lost iiii cook and $20 The local police an searching for the missing kuki. Two Malays wore sentonccd to77 words
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Article72 1909-09-09 7 The first annual prize meeting of the Singapore Ladies Kitlo Association commences this afternoon at four o'clock, at tlio Balestier range, with tbe 100 and 100 yards handicap. The matches will be coutiuutd on succeeding Monday and Thursdays up to the 23rd inst. Tbe riflo to b used72 words
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Article126 1909-09-09 7 The United States Government has iuformed the Waiwupu that a former vice pn sident of the United States (Mr. Fairbanks) is about to visit China. la the communication a request is preferred that telegraphic instructions be despatched to the Southern Provinces to afford adequate protection to tbe American gentleman on126 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article331 1909-09-09 8 The Coieman Shield and tho Championship medals for the Malaya Football Association contest are now on exhibition at the establishment of Messrs. B. P. de Silva and Co., in High Street. Vlready four subscribers' names are down on tho l«10 Ipoh griffin list for the Australian galloways331 words
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Article230 1909-09-09 8 M. F. A. Junior Competition. The tie between the Singapore Peranakan and tho Majlis Penghiboran was played off at Beach Road, yesterday. Play was of a fair order and the contest was somewhat keen. There was no scoring till tho Penghiborans obtained a penalty from which they succeeded230 words
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Article436 1909-09-09 8 Selangor Turf Club Tbo two batches of griffin* for the New Year meeting of the Selangor Turf Club arrived here yesterday in charge of Mr. Hedfearn, who lias imported them from Australia, sayu the Malay .Mail of September 7. One lot, consisting of eleven, are thoroughbreds at «620436 words
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Article274 1909-09-09 8 Malaya Football Association. A couucil meeting of the Malaya Football Association was held at the premises of the Stia Bueis Poranakan Clnb, last night. The on secretary read a letter from tho private secretary to His Excellency the Governor thanking tbe members of tbe Malaya tootball Association for their274 words
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Article367 1909-09-09 8 S. C. C. Tournament. Owiug to the wet state of the ground, there was no play yesterday The following ties will be played to day ChAMPIONSUII 1 Cox v. Dennys. Xunneley v. Mugliston. Green v. Salzniann. A Sinolk>. Cameron ree. 1 v. Ranßford owe 4 to finish. B367 words
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Letter188 1909-09-09 8 To tbe Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,— l wish to draw attention to tbe way in which the sand from the foreshore of Telok Kurau is now being carried away by tbe coolies round about here. The boatmen or their towkays may bave lermits188 words
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Article47 1909-09-09 8 An old and deaf Chinaman named Cha Ab Lik attempted to cross tbe railway line at tbe third mile, Bukit Timab Road, yesterday afternoon, in front of an approaching train, which bad to be stopped to avoid ruining into him. Tbe man was sent to u.i.-i ital47 words
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Article919 1909-09-09 8 Colonial Secretary's Report on Straits Settlements. AmuDg the papers lud before tbe Legisative Council, on Tuesday, was Sir Arthur I'oung's report on tbe Straits Settlements or the year 1908. We have Riven several :xcerpts from it and now make those relating ,v the Colony's finances. Tbe estimated revenue919 words
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Article546 1909-09-09 8 Notes and Comments on Racecourse Training. Thursday morning. The weather was all that could be desired. After yesterday's downpour, the inside track was in perfect condition and if it only keeps on as it is at present, one can safely foretell a very successful race meeting in546 words
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Article148 1909-09-09 8 Six Hundred Lives Lost by Bursting of Volcano Crater. I srious floods are reported as having between August '28 and September it Java, arising from a crater in a rhich bad become tilled with water iy. The loosened waters rushed a mountain with great violence enormous148 words
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Article65 1909-09-09 8 At Johol coconut planters find Fquirrels arc a great plague, so arrangement*) have been made to f>et apitapit snares in the fences round tho [gardens which account for many and for raids on the young at the nebtiog season. The skins of the tquirrels are nailed to the coconut treee,65 words
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Advertisement59 1909-09-09 8 CHRONIC DIARRHOEA. Many sufferers from chronic diarrhoea have obtained prompt relief by the use of i Chamberlain's Colic, Cbolera and Diarrhoea I Remedy. Some of the worst cases of this i disease have been permanently cured by it i after other treatment and skilled physicians i bad failed. For bale59 words
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Advertisement342 1909-09-09 8 VICTORIA THEATRE. Last 4 Performances. Pollard's Lilliputian Opera Co. To-Night: "SKETCHY BITS." Tomorrow Night, September 10 'THE I'.ELLE OF NEW SOUL" Matinee: Saturday, September 11, at 4 p.m "THE BELLE OF NEW YOKK." Children and Amahs, half price to Matinee only. Saturday Night, Last Performance, "THF, OIHL FHOM PARIS." liy342 words
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Article159 1909-09-09 9 Buvrrs. S"U.>rx, J 10 Relat »6 25 li M 10 Bnianu 6. "•2-> 10 Brnwh Ml B.— 1 D'lff Development 5 *'> 6 1 Mm 2— 2.7-. S 10 Koniboi 1.25 1 M 1 Kintn 11— 11 2S 1 K'rHsne 150 1.75 1 Krnmat Pulai 4.— 4.50 8159 words
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Article87 1909-09-09 9 10 Eaotom SibaMfaq Co. »7 pd in.— Mai BO Fr»wr ami Vrave L<i 140 145 10 Hot.? i»" Wijk 'J2 50 24.50 100 Howard- Pi -Wine L<». 80.— 82 50 100 7<* Prcf 100 ICO Riley Hirt-r^avee A Co. Ld. 58 50 60.— J00 1% Vrpf 91.— 94 1087 words
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Article37 1909-09-09 9 1 100 Hnwartti Er-ikim- UL 6% p»r \on H-\iy\iiTgT**v«*kCo.Ij<i.6% 2°<, pm. \rt, Si-u'op-. Municipal 6% 20% pin im do 6% 6%pm. 100 do 4K i°C pro. do 4^ S^Jiso £100 Siis^i'.iorc r. eciTiama 6% 80% ditto37 words
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Article389 1909-09-09 9 DRUNKENNESS REDUCED IN SCOTLAND. Decline of Thirty-four Per Cent. The figures given by the Lord Advocate iv answer to a question of Mr. Murray Macdomld (the Liberal Member for Kalkirk ISurgliH) are eloquent of the striking effect of the new whisky duty in diminishing druukenness and crime389 words
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Advertisement196 1909-09-09 9 CHAMBERLAIN 3 C3LIG, CHOLERA AND DURRHIEA REMEDY. This remedy has been in use for over thirty years and has proved itself to be tin most successful ruiiu.ly yet discovered for bowel compUiat«. It never fails. Sold by all Dis-ron^-ariis and Dealers. A positive paying investment in any business, whether large196 words
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Advertisement630 1909-09-09 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. APAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. LTD. Two regular services are maintained between JAPAN and EUROPE by the Company's well-known TWIN-SCREW STEAMERS. under Mail Contract with the Imperia Japanese Government, specially designed for the Company's European Service, lighted throughout by Electricity, provided with excellent accommodation for First630 words
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Advertisement589 1909-09-09 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. APCAR LINE OP BTEAMERB. Tbi undermentioned mail ateamen ot Ibt above Line maintain a regular aervie* tetwecn Oalootta and Japan, calling at Penang, Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai an route FLEET. Ton» Commander 1.1. "Jaiab" 8.018 J. O. OunHi "OuaoBTArCAR" 4.C00 8. H. Bblsoh .s. "Auutooh Apoie" 4,100 A.589 words
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Advertisement313 1909-09-09 9 Proprietor: J. CARAPIET. ehoush masacemewt. Established 18tT. The Adelphi Hotel •An Hotel relying on intrinsic merits, ami NOT on fictitious reputation." MUSICAL DINNERS AND TIFFINS. THE ADELPHI ORCHESTRE MIGNON. "The finest Bijou Orchestra in the Far East." Guest Night, Every Saturday. The Adelphi Orchestra may be engaged for Receptions, etc.,313 words
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Advertisement457 1909-09-09 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board of Directors i O. A. Drkrick, Esq., Chairman. Ad. Asmi-h, Esq., Vice-Chairman. A. H. Fair, Esq Managing Director. Pbtbb Fowlib, m.b., cm., Chief Med. Officer. F. M. Elliot, Esq. Rev. N. J. Couvhbcb. Vow Noam Pan, Esq.457 words
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Advertisement407 1909-09-09 10 INSURANCE. THE CHINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. Head Office— i.*A, Canton Road, Shanghai. Registered under the Life Assuranoe Companies Act*, England, and under tbe Hongkong Ordinances. Board op Directors Alexander McLeod, Esq., Chairman. Lee Yung Su, K-'| C. Stepbarins, K-11., J. U. McMicbael, Esq., C. K. Burkill, Exq., J.407 words
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Advertisement590 1909-09-09 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. ■OOBPORATjSD BY ROYAL CHARTER 'aid up Capital in 60,000 Shares ot ■NO each f11,100,000 isserv. Fund 41, 575.000 lessnre Liability of Proprietors aU.MO.OOO BANKERS. Bank ot E.igland. National Bank ot Bootland. Iks London City Midland Bank, Ltd. BINOAPORE BRANCH. Current Aoooants are590 words
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Advertisement314 1909-09-09 10 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. .'aid-up capital 11 6,000,0 c iESERVE FUND Sterling Reasrve 118,000,0001 Stiver Rewrve 114,500,000 1 •«.«W.UW itasarvs Liability ot Proprietor. 110.0G0.00l COURT O* DIKECTORS. Hon. Mr. W. J. Oresson, Chairman. H. E. Tomkins, Esq., Deputy Chairman. 8.0. Barrett, Esq. 11. R. Lenzmann, Esq J. W.314 words
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Advertisement815 1909-09-09 10 SALES BY AUCTION. BEAUTIFUL JAPANESE POTTERY AND ORNAMENTAL GOODS. ZTJTr. FINE ART CURIOS. About 400 pieces of the highest-grade, At H. L. Coghlan Co.'s Sale Rooms, ON 81TURDAY AND MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 11 AND 13. AT 10 30 A.M. EACH DAY. THE GOODS ARE NOW ON VIEW AND COMPRISES :-Boautiful Satsuma815 words
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Article1182 1909-09-09 11 NOTES AND ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Morals of Brooklands. Tbe Pope's automobile is now beginning to be seen outside tbe Vatican grounds, Cardinal Merry del Val having been authorised to maku use of tbe car with the object of testing it. It is rumoured that His Holiness intends to1,182 words
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Advertisement297 1909-09-09 11 Cost of running dep. nds largely on WOLSELEY-SIODELEY. tbe weight a car may usually carry, the mileage it runs, and, lat-tly, its horse- \!2l p.,».r During the past year an owner JjßgSy^^^\"^ of alO 12 h. p. Wolnlty Siddeley car that V£w"v StW&HSWKLj\"\ a ran 7,104 miles on the North297 words
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Advertisement186 1909-09-09 11 1910 CARS! 1910 CARSI Great Improvements. CARS CAN BE USED WITHOUT STARTING HANDLE. STANDARDS. STARS, NAPIERS, ROVERS, RELSIZE AND REOS. Cars for Hire by Day and Night. *ecnTS. C.F.F. Wearne&Co. 168 k 169, Orciiard Road. DAT 'PHONE ll*. NIGHT-PHONE ;l» Insure Your Motor 6ar AND COVER YOURSELF AGAINST. RESULT OF186 words
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Advertisement216 1909-09-09 11 atone!, jgL f.^the Ear* N^^/othcr MEMORY IS TUB FOCNDATION of knowledge, experience, and sneers*. The man with a faulty Memory who tries to learn is sowing need in running water. You must improve the Mt rnory FIRST to enable you to profit by what you learn. Suoceos is impossible without216 words
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Advertisement327 1909-09-09 11 I A Dollar an Hour I &k lnstead of Uit A Dollar you how your pay can be increased. It or on the (arm, in the mine or in the I mill, in the office, store, or shop, the I I. CS. can and will increase your earnA Dollar an327 words
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Advertisement475 1909-09-09 12 WANTS. R tii f-Fo ii Mm* niottwo UmiMom. 1100 Bj th« iMh. m« Betf of OhugM. > COCOANUT PLANTATION WANTED. Wanted to buy, Cocoanut Plantation. Full particulars to be «ent to P.J., c/o Straits Times. 1894 TEACHERS WANTED. ijualitit'il Teachers needed in St. Joseph's Institution for Standards and 111. Apply475 words
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Advertisement482 1909-09-09 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. liIU H-Fou Llom, OU ot IW' l«"trtlo»«, tIM Bf »h« IMb. M* 8o«Jt ot Chuiw. OFFICE 4 BODOWN TO BE LET. With tmmadteto enlry No. T, Malmm Street. Apply to GUTHBIE (X).. LTD. Mil HOUSE TO LET. No. '28, Sophia Road. Immediate entry. Apply to482 words
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Advertisement618 1909-09-09 12 TO BE LET OS SOLD. Bin Foai LI net, OM or two laintloa JI.CC Br Inch. teal* of ehwgn, HOUSES TO BE LET. Ho*. 81 Hd 83, InrtltuUon HIU, Rlrer V*llev Boad. Apply to LEE OHENQ lAS koduo. a 1171 BFFIOES TO BE LH. OFFICES.— Offlcii top floor Mo. I,618 words
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Advertisement689 1909-09-09 12 NOTICES. KtTUi-lit Month, 110 pwlnob. BibMqMot month*, |6. For •taortei p«rlodj m Seal* of Ch&rgM. NOTICE. Siow Soon Hoe Laving left oar employment, be is no longer authorised to collect accounts on our behalf. RILEY, HARGREAVES A CO., LTD. U1220 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Applications will be received at tbc Master Attendant's689 words
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Advertisement593 1909-09-09 12 SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. Netherlands Gutta Percha Co., Ltd. Motortyrcs retreaded at Moderate Prices. All kinds of India Rubber Articles, Sbcete, VALVES, Rings, TYRES, HOSES (Suction, Steam, Hydraulic), Gardenhoscs, Tubes, ENDLESS BELTS, FLOOR-TILES, MATTING, EBONITE and Hard Rubber Articles, Bicycle Tyres. Works Offices: Passir Panjang, Singapore. Sole Agents i MESSRS. HOOGLANDT593 words
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Advertisement489 1909-09-09 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. Bins l— Foar LinM. oo« or two lnmrtlou, II.CO Bf tin inch, w* tioaJa'Of Chv/oi. RUBBER STUMPS FOR SALE. flood Robber Slumps, 10 months old. Apply Manager, Linggi Plantations, Ltd., Eeremtan. n15«7 RUBBER BTUMPS FOR SALE. From Petaling Rubber Estate Batfe Apply CYCLE C.VRRIAGK CO ul'79 Kuala489 words
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