The Straits Times, 4 March 1910

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  • 13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.197 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. MARCH 4. 1910. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 142 1 D. J. McCallum's PERFECTION WHISKY. CALDBECK. MACGRE6OR AND COMPANY. DARRACQ CARS (1910 Models) 14-16 H.P. MOTOR: 4-Cylinder. IGNITION High tension Bosch Magneto. Self Starting. LUBRICATION; Automatic, Continuous Feed. SPRINGS Front Semi-Elliptic, Back, Elliptic. WHEELS 810 x 90, Wood. TYRES Dunlop Plain Tread. BODY SPACE Five-Seated. BODY Double Phaeton by Hora,
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    • 76 1 ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL Business College. A scliool for young men wishing to prepare themselves for a position or to advance in their present position. Thorough courses are offered in Book keeping, Shorthand, Typewriting, Commercial Arithmetic, Letterwriting, etc under tbe supervision of a Specialist in Business College work. Morning ann inning classes
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    • 81 1 SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB. The Nineteenth Annual General Meeting will be held in the Club House on Friday, March 11, 1910, at 5.15 p.m. Imm 1. To receive the Report of tbe Committee and the Accounts submitted by the Honorary Treasurer, and, if approved, to pass the same. 2. To elect
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    • 222 1 Robinson A Co, LAWN ROLLERS, LAWN MARKERS, LAWN MOWERS. Water Ballast Lawn Boilers J^ WITH ROUNDED ED6EB. An ordinary 24-inch Garden Roller I weighs about cwts, whereas the?!- jtS [**S inch Patent Waterßallast Holler, when "*^^j^*Mloaded, weighs 7 cwts. and other sizes X in proportion. The latter therefore ig Vy
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    • 6 1 Bollinger Chompogne. CALDBECK, MAC6RE6OR AND COMPANY.
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  • 1227 2 STATE ATTEMPT TO DEAL WITH UNEMPLOYMENT. Outline of tbe Scheme. i A very interesting experiment in the practical economics of industry, as The Times calls it, began on Tuesday, February 1, with the opening of the national system of labour exchanges devised by the Board of Trade under Mr.
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  • 435 2 Starvation as an Aid to Getting Away. A banker named Pellaert, who waa arrested some months ago in Paris for dwindling, has escaped from the infirmary of tbe prison of St. Gilles in an original fashion. He left a mot-t polite letter behind him, addressed to
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  • 343 2 . A Remarkable Swedish Electrical Invention. One of the most remarkable inrentious in the sphere of maritime tecboios, and whioh will add to the dangers of naval warfare, baa rroently been tested on behalf of tbe Russian Government at Finsboda ship wbarf, near Tbe invention is by
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 136 2 elighttul 1 Beautifier K^l the Skin and Complexion •HAZELINE' SNOW" An ideal toilet preparation Exquisitely refreshing and softening to tender or delicate skin. Removes roughness or redness resulting from exposure t<> wind or sun. Quickly absorbed without leaving a trace of greasiness Delightful aftershaving Sold in glass pots, bit nil
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    • 105 2 The Pinang Gazotte says there is ground for the bope that tbe departure of Sir William Taylor, who guarded tbe F. M s. Treasury like a veritable dragon, and the arrival of Dr. McDowell, who baa a habit of getting what be wants for his department, will mark tbe beginning
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    • 698 2 GETTING WEAKER EVERY DAY Thi> Colombo Youni. Lahv Wis k v Pbb(.\riois OMMM I.vdkkd I'mii Ci-kri. Hsu Dkclini, Bkst..k«i. Hei. Strfnotb, M*i>k Hkk Sraosii, Happy am. Hkaltuy. Few would think, looking at the bright healthy yonD« face in the portrait which adorns this page, that the possessor was for two
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    • 402 2 MARTIN'S ■ajma ■naviuuiwraS «vnLi«V ORATEFII. HOTRBB Tkli..-. how Do am* Bm k v iv KIDNKY PILI.K SAVF.I) HFC BlM'l I.IM Mrs. B. Tier, of 102, Xewlaod Koad Worthing, England, says I di.n t kuow bow to thank you enounh. for yen Doan'ii Backache Kidney Pills have actually -n\.4 the life
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  • 821 3 TWENTY TEARS OF THEATRE MANAGEMENT. A Striking Record. P. C. S. contributes the following to the Westminster Gazette:— That secret of perpetual youth! Mr. George Alexander, who is by way of celebrating the twentieth anniversary of his career as an actor-manager in London, decidedly holds the key
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  • 99 3 According to a statement published in Berlin it in probable that the German cavalry sabre will shortly disappear, aud bo replaced by a new short side-arm, which can be nsed aa a bayonet with the new pattern cavalry carbine. The military authorities consider that for cavalry armed
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 595 3 RILEY, HARGREAVES CO., LTD. SOLE AGENTS PCM BERTRAM'S RUBBER MACHINERY. Keith-Blackman Fans A Simple, Cheap and Efficient INDUCED DRAUGHT ARRANGEMENT. I'KICES AND PARTICULARS ON APPLICATION. 1910 ELLWOOD'S NEW ELMETS Noi 105 Shape /ty LATEST STYLE, Ventilated and bound white buck, durable, safe protection and in the !i 1 <!l;e»p(ht. No.
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    • 75 3 NTERNAL TREATMENT NOT NECEBBARY FOR RHEUMATISM Fully nine out of every ten cases of rheumatism is simply rheumatism cf the muscles due to oold or damp, or chronic rheumatism neither of which require any internal treatment. All that is needed to afford relief is the free application of Chamberlain's Pain
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    • 347 3 V TEA There is no better drink than good tea, and there is no better tea than Brooke Bond's. Have you tried it BROOKR BONDS TEA Sold by the following dealers Gnan Chin Hong Co. Ebrainsah Pakirmaiden t Co. Tiang .Joo A Co. Chin Keat A Co. Kwong Oin Hin
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    • 273 3 Milkmaid s BRAND vw :§)J'IN lUlllV M.\ (t0 ~S*L See that the R^iJ iWDENsro!*H U J MILKMAID Trade Mark s^^Is on every Tin <■ v T(**DE MARK. Largest Sale in the World Sold by all Druggists principal Provision Dealers. THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO., LTD., Kuala Lumpur, Klang, Port Swettenham,
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 586 4 ST=ftMSR;3AILIHfi3. p. a? a STEAM NAVIGATION CO. Por China, Japan, Penang, Oylon. Australia, India, Aden, Erypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Tlmnfcb Bills of Lading Issued for Ohlna Ooatt, iVrsian Gulf, Continental, and American Porta. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Outward (for China) Devauha Mar 11
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    • 525 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL BTEAMBHIP CO. LTD. A regular fortnightly servioe is maintained between JAPAN awd BUROPB by the Oompany's well-known TWIN-sCBBW ITIIIIM, under Mail Contract with the Imperial Japanese Government, specially designed tor the Company's European Servioe, lighted throughout by Electricity, provided with excellent accommodation for First and
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    • 676 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. BURNS PHILP LINE. SINGAPORE TO 'JAVA PCRTB, POBT DARWIN, THURSDAr ISLAND, BRISBANE AND BTDNE i. ALSO TAKING OARGO FOA OTHER NORTH QUEENSLAND PORTS, BRITISH NEW GDINEA, NEW BRITAIN A NEW ZEALAh'D PORTS (with transhipment). •As indnoement offers. Smooth passage. Superb Soenery. A regular monthly servioe to above ports
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    • 157 4 STEAMER SAIUMfIS. STBOMVAMT-SUATBGHAPPM (STEAMSHIP OOMPAN V) NEDERLAND." FORTNIGHTLY MAIL BERVIOB BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORE, SABANG, COLOMBO, POBT SAID, GENOA, ALGIERS TANGIER AND LISBON, AND DOVER, OCCASIONALLY. Steamers are das on or aboat lbs undermentioned ditas: Ovtwabo Homeward MM 1910 K. Willem 111 Mar 11 K Willem II Mar
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    • 619 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. The steamers of this Company maintain a ragalar service between Hambarg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits. China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnishtly for Havre and Hambarg and onoe a month for Bremerhaven direct, oalling at Penang and Colombo. Taking oargo
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    • 706 4 STEAMER SJaILIWIS. N. D. L. Norddoutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well known mall steamers cf this Company sail fortnight y from B reran. Hambarg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Boatham- ton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naplea (ooansoti. Mareclllea, Naples, Alexandria, and vloe versa| Port Said, Suez, Aden, Ooljrrbo Penaag.
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  • 218 5 FIXTURES. Friday, March 4. High Water, 2.43 a.ra 8 48 p.m. Bandmann Co. Dick Whittington. A Ilium bra Cinematograph. Harima Cinematograph. Marlborough Cinematograph Saturday, March 5. High Water, 3 26 a.m., 6.21 p.m. B. I. outward mail due. N. D. L. outward mail due. Bandmann Co. Dick
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  • 184 5 To-Di». Muar and Malacca Lady Weld 8 pm Batu Pabat Mena 8 pm Batr.via. Samarang and Ponrabaya Rumphins 3 pm Malacca. Port Diokson, Port Swettenham and Telok Anson Selangor 8 pm Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan Glamorganshire 4 pm Uoilo and Manila Alioante 4 pm To-MOBBOW. Bengkalis, Siak,
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  • 163 5 The M. M. company's steamer Haiphong left Batavia at 11 a.m. on the Srdinst., and may be expected to arrive here tomorrow, the 6tb inst. at about 9 a.m. The N. D. L. outward mail steamer Kleist having left Colombo at 7 p.m. on Sunday the 27th
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  • 75 5 MAILS FOR EUROPE. Left Blocap< re |E an 28 P. O. Lan 81 N. D. L. •>b S B. I. •'eb 7 MM. •"eb 10 P. 40. ->b 14 N. D. L. ?eb 17 B. I. •'eb SI M. M 'eb 15 P. 4 0. •'«b 38 N. D. L.
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  • 361 5 Latest Arrivals. Alisantr 6pao str 1407 tons, Capt ComelUa, Mar 4 From Baroelona, Fab 5. Q.n. and p. Barlow a Co. For Mamla. Mar B— Rds. Brtid, Nor Mr 640 tons, Capt Fotkestad, Mar 3 From Bangkok, Feb 87. Q.o. and 8d p. Joo Seng Ch«n. For Bangkok,
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  • 95 5 Wharves at which Ve«seU are Berthed To- Day. TANJONG PAQAB. Bin Wham Bins— Nil. Bun W. Baortos I—Japan.1 Japan. Samoa No. 1 (Senas Wham)— Hong Moh. Section B— Bencleuch. Glamorganshire. t— Liberia. 4-Nil. 6— Rumphuis. 6— Tjiliwong 7-Nil. n 8 Nil. n 9-NU.
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  • 165 5 A cargo of rice was brought from Bangkok by the Norwegian steamer Profit, yesterday afternoon. Over four hundred passengers from Moji and Hongkong arrived, yesterday, by the A pear liner Japan. From Bangkok, the British steamer Siam arrived, yesterday, with a cargo of empty kerosine cases for Langkat.
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  • 68 5 Arrivals. Per steamer Japan, March B.— From Hongkong: Mrs. Barlow, Messrs. H. Ironside, 1). C. Mayumdar, J. C. Nag, and Miss Maria White. Per steamer Ranee, March 4. From Deli Misses Ethel Norris and May Morris. Per steamer Rumphius, March 4. From Deli Mr. Denekamp. Per steamer
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  • 161 5 Per P. and O. steamer Marmora, connecting with the stoamer Devanha at Colombo, duo March 11.— Mr. F. S. Tomlin, Mr. J. H. Molyneux, Mr. K. Stovenson. Mr. R. S. Shepherd, Mr. H. Mason, Mr. A. C. Virian, Mr. Wilcox. Per P. and O. steamer Sardinia, doe
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  • 28 5 The Japanese Government hu introduced a bill which gives aliens the right to own land. It is welcomed by the press as a njemuie demanded by the times.
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  • 110 5 M. L. Corghlan and Co. Mar. s.— At salerooms, Unredeemed Pledges, at 10. Mar. s— At Napledon, 12, Mount Elizabeth, Teak Furniture, etc., at 2. Mar. 7. At salerooms, freehold land with two houses, Nos. 47 and 48, Duston Road, at 280. Mar. 7.— At No. 7. Koch Road, Orchard
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  • 407 5 The prices quoted are generally those current at Clyde Terrace Market. At the other markets there may be small variations Singapore, mareu o. ART.CL.B. P^ C 0 M Beans, Long (per catty) 0.04 [do.) French (do.) 0.14 K.it perlb. 0.16 Beefsteak (do.) 0.17 Bean Sprouts (per catty)
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  • 46 5 Time-balls on Fort Canning and Mount Faber drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore standard time, corresponding to 6 am. Greenwich mean time. The time-gun is fired at 13 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore standard time, on every day excepting Sand*;, when it it fired at one o'oloca.
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  • 172 5 British Consul's Representations to Peking. Wires from Peking, dated February 22, and published in the Hongkong Telegraph state:— In consequence of the recent riots, H.B.M. Consul- General at Canton has wired to the British Minister in Peking to tbe effect that Canton is inadequately garrisoned, that ample
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  • 142 5 Foundation Stone May be Laid on March 16. The S. C. Morning Post says:— We are authoritatively informed tbat the foundation stone of the University building is to be laid next month. The ceremony will be an im portant one, and will no doubt be attended with speeches
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  • 163 5 Government Intervenes on Question of Attire. The Hongkong Daily Press, of February 25, says: We are informed that the Government have intimated to the management of the entertainment to be given by Mdlle. Mignon de Benville, at the Theatre, on Saturday, that the performance can only
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  • 85 5 The Chefoo Morning Post learns from an exchange that some fishermen, while out fishing off the coast of Surugo Province, lighted upon an old wreck lying on the bottom of the sea. Judging from the pattern of the sunken ship, it is supposed to be the
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  • 260 5 Finance Commerc e. Sinoapori, March 4, 1910. BXCHANOB. On London— Bank 4 jn/8 2/4 j Demand M 2/4, Private 6 m/i 2/4 do 8 m/« M 8/4H On Germany— Bank d/d 288 Private 8 m/i 244 do 6 m/f 24«{ On Ft flfiff- B»nk d/d M 284^ Private 8 m/i
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  • STOCKS AND SHARES.
    • 274 5 MINING. Issui Paid Tudi Ur Conrmv Div^md BoTIM 8l 10 10 10 1 10 1 1 10 1 10 B 1 1 10 1 10 10 10 1 10 1 1 10 1 10 </• 1 1 10 1 1 18/10 I 10 10 10 10 1 1 1 Bolat
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    • 599 5 RUBBER. a/a a/2/ a/--t 1 10/- 1 l a/--a- a/-l l l l l l l l T f l l f 12/0 T 2 1 1 1 1 1 7/8 Sterling. Allagar Rubber Estate Ltd. Anglo-Malay Rubber Co. Ltd. Batu Caves Rubber Co., Ltd Bata Tiga Selangor) R. Co.
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    • 171 5 GENERAL. 10 10 60 10 100 100 100 100 10 100 100 10 60 1 10U 100 10 1 50 10 Hasten) Smelting Co., Ltd. 10% for '0»- 10% for W 17i%for-08 80% for'oB 24% for '08 7% for '08 10% for '07 8% for "07 20% for' oB 5%
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 159 5 AUCTION SALBS. Powell and Co. Mar. 4.— At No. 62, Rochore Canal Road, 1540 billion and Cbenghei Railway sleepers, at 2 80. Mar. 5. At saleroom household furniture, etc.. at 11. Mar. 7. At saleroom, Unredeemed Pledges, at 10. Mar. 7. At saleroom, 1.000 young rosetrees of numerous varieties at
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    • 174 5 OLD PIANOS MADE LIKE NEW. Repairing of all Mnsioal Instruments a speciality. Work guaranteed by a Practical European Workman. Music k small Musical Goods. Cheapest and Best in Singapore. Ws J. GARUIA, NHiii nu. 446 SEE 3^TJ3ST. No. 60-2, Victoria Streei. Agent for Barton -on Humbor Bicycles and Cycle accessories,
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  • Page 5 Miscellaneous
    • 141 5 WEATHER REPORT. The following telegram bat been received from the Meteorologioal OfBoa, Hongkong Hongkong, March 4, 10 a m H'kong. Manila Buonm 10.19 7(0 Diuctioh of Wnro N.N.E. W. F0M9 I 1 Dbt Thiuoiiiiii SS 29 Wn M Wkithxb O B. Direction of Wind, Is registered (vary two poinU, N.,
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  • 737 6 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, MARCH 4. EAST AND WEST. Cook's tourists, globe-trotters, round-the-world walkers for wagers, admirers, friends, enemies, critics, students, correspondents and a host of others have, from time to time, rushed into print to record their impreas ons of affairs Far Eastern. And no one can complain that
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  • 22 6 The Straits Echo says We are about sick of that London joke about rubber shares bouncing. What about rubber promoters stretching 1
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  • 25 6 A wire dated tbe Hague, February 16, states that the Standard Oil Company has declared a dividend of 180 per cent for the past quatter.
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  • 24 6 A Friend forwards a letter on the Malay Volunteers, but omits to furnish his name. Until he does this, we cannot publish his communication.
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  • 28 6 A Peking wire of February 25, says that an edict has been issued deposing the Dalai Lama of Tibet. The edict asks tbe Tibetans to elect another head.
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  • 25 6 In noting a record rainfall for February, the Bangkok Times asks: What's wrong with the weather Several low lying parts of Bangkok have been flooded.
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  • 28 6 The ladies' sewing party of the Presbyterian Church will meet on Tuesday, the Bth inst, at 4.30 p.m., at the Manse, Cavenagh Road, the residence of Mrs. Runciman.
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  • 27 6 On board the steamer Glamorganshire, there was a consignment of about five doaen prize poultry consigned from home for Singapore; they comprise white leghorns, minorcas, and houdans.
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  • 34 6 On February 24, it was reported in Hongkong, that the legal documents had just been signed by which the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company and the Taikoo Dock Company are to pool their profits.
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  • 35 6 The Hamburg-Amerika liner Cleveland, which sailed from Honolulu a month ago, a Honolulu paper says, will have to pay a fine of 1131,200 on reaching California for a violation of tbe ooast wise shipping laws.
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  • 39 6 The Prinoe Regent of China and Prince Shun Pui lap have held a conference at which it was decided to defer the creation of the naval board, but to start a bureau at Shanghai in connection with naval affairs.
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  • 38 6 Clark's second Hound the- World tourist party, consisting of 780 members, was expected to arrive at Yokohama on February 25 from San Francisco, and waa to leave for Kobe to-day and from Kobe for Nagasaki on March 8.
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  • 38 6 The enforcement of the law which places Honolulu in the Puritanical class as regards Sunday observance Fas the oansti of disappointment to many of the big party of tourists on the Cleveland when she reached there last month.
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  • 52 6 In West Sumatra, in the district of Earnpar, the government has offered a reward of 100 guilders for the killing of au unusually destructive man-eating tiger, which has established a reign of terror in that quarter. In one month alone, it killed eleven persons. Traps and pits have failed to
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  • 29 6 During the last few days heavy shipments of machinery have arrived in Hongkong, which are intended for an extensive range of factories now in course of erection in Canton.
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  • 43 6 There are over six hundred casos and barrels of explosives for Hongkong on the Glamorganshire, whioh arrived from London, this morning. Tbe Westminster brought eight hundred cases more from London via Durban and Mauritius, for Sir John Jackson, Ltd., also arriving this morning.
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  • 48 6 The Bitavia Xieuwsblad hears that the Royal Dutch Petroleum Comoauy which works tho oil field* in East Sumatra will distribute a small dividend for 1909— about 30 per cent. Tbe directors say that the prospects of 1910 are brilliant enough to make good the disappointments of last year.
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  • 58 6 In connection with a parargaph, which we reprinted from the Bangkok Times, the Standard Oil Co. informs our Siam contemporary that the public need have no fears of a scarcity of kerosene oil in the market there. At present they have four month's supply in stock, and there will be
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  • 59 6 Mr. Aubrey, a mining expert, has left Hong kong with a staff of men and a lot of machinery. He has been in Hongkong for the past few weeks getting his plant ready. It is understood that he proceeds to Tientsin, then Peking and afterwards to Manchuria, where he will
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  • 54 6 For four nights, the members of the local Anti-Opium Society had been giving performances in the Smith St Theatre hall, with free admission, chiefly of stories connected with opium and its evils. These amateurs propose to tour elsewhere when they have perfected their performances. The proceeds will go in aid
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  • 68 6 A wire from tbe Hague, dated February 18, states that a rubber rage has Bet in there, and that a large deal just concluded has aronsed some sensation in that quarter. A financial firm, which held exhausted coffee estates in East Java, bo worthless that they were entered at a
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  • 81 6 A curious point has arisen under the deportation laws of Netherlands India. Natives may be denied the right of residence there in the interests of order and public safety. It is pointed out that trouble may arise should such people reside at a place just outside territorial limits, say at
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  • 95 6 It is understood that the 2nd Batt. Ruffs at Hongkong will be relieved next trooping Reason by the Ist Battalion the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (generally called the K. O. Y. L. 1., or Cnalics. The new regiment will come from Wynbery, Cape Colony, where they have been stationed
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  • 114 6 A strange story comes from Sungei Opey, a place along tbe coast to the north of Kedah, says the Pinang Gazette. It appears that a Sikh Sergeant, who was to have been transferred from Sungei Opey, in tbe steamer Mambang to Setul, went on board that vessel with tbe sergeant
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  • 122 6 At the P. A. M. meeting, at Kuala Lumpur, on Sunday, a letter was read from Mr. H. W. Duff. It stated that a meeting of planters was held at Kuala Lebir on January 2, when the following estates were represented Kelantan Rubber Syndicate, Bagan Rubber Co, Kuala Pahi Estate,
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  • 121 6 A proposal has been made among the shareholders of the Yokohama Specie Bank to increase the capital of tbe bank to yen 48,000,000— double the existing capital of yen 24,000,000. The shareholders are, however, divided in opinion regarding the method of increase. The Tokio shareholders seem to think it advisable
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  • 152 6 Tbe master of the Italian steamer, Capri, which arrived from Bombay on February 28, reported that be picked Dp two Chinese, at 13-45 noon, on February 26, on the Baj cf Bengal, the exact position being Ist. 6 deg. 8 mins. north, long. 01 deg. 21 mins. east. From the
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  • 346 6 A oenaos of the Portuguese resident ia Hongkong is to be taken- Mr. D. T. Black has died in the Roman Catholic Hospital, Hankow. Sir Henry Berkeley, K. C, is at present confined to hospital, in Hongkong, through indisposition. H. E. Sir Claude Mac Donald, British Am.
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  • 46 6 We are informed that the first steamors, namely tho Ipoh and Perakof tho Straits Steamship Company's fleet, will go alongside the west wharf at Tanjong I'aj.ar, to morrow afternoon at half-past three, These vessels will be the nrni to uso (he newly-reconstructed wharves.
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  • 122 6 Like rubber, piracy is booming. Only a few days apo, a tongkang was boarded off Tanah Meiah, a man wounded and 132 stolen. Now a second case is reported as having taken place off Bedok. A twakow manned by Chinese was boarded by two boats, whose crews far
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  • 180 6 Members of the liandmann Opera Company intend giving a concert on the lawn in front of tbe Singapore Cricket Club on Sunday at 9.15 p.m., and it is hoped that His Excellvnoy the Governor, Sir John Anderson, G.C.M.G., and Miss Anderson, who are being approached in tho
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  • 185 6 The address by Mr. C. B. Buckley, in the Victoria Memorial Hall, at 5 15 p.m., on Monday, on Some of the Old Portraits in the Victoria Memorial Hall, given under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A., should be attended by all who take
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 115 6 COARSE-CUT. TaJC knanaV rp- IIsS^SSHI^^^^Sj^JI P er t Dl <^3Siis's^''a OBTAINABLE AT. John Little Co., Ltd., Robinson Co. LITTLE'S SUIT CASES, Trunks and Travelling Requisites. Fine Quality Hide Leather Suit Case, with Shir, pocket in Lid. Two good button locks. With Brown mailproof canvas cover, bound leather (Hide) and Straps,
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    • 92 6 ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD THE BIG SHOW. ECLIPSE PROGRAMME. TO-NIGHT! TONIGHT! Sooond Show, at 9.80 p.m. OVERTURE AND APPROPRIATE MUSIC BY PROFESSIONALS ONLY. SIMONS. A LESSON IN WRESTLING. Up-to-date. TRY YOUR WEIGHT. THE TWO ORPHAN GIRLS. Film d'Art. MR GADABOUT'S CHRISTMAS. A STORY OF CIRCUS LIFE. PIERROT'S DESERTION. A DISCUSSION ON
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  • 172 7 RUSSIA REMONSTRATES WITH PEKING. Mass Meeting of Buddhists. (RSUTSE'B TILIORAM.I London, March 3. A message from St. Petersburg states that the Russian Minister at Peking has informed the Waiwupu that Russia cannot maintain an unoonoerned attitude with regard to the deposition of the Dalai Lama, who is the
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  • 131 7 FOUR FURTHER SHIPS TO BE BUILT. Germany's Construction Programme. [Raoiiß's Tslsoeah.) London, March 8. A supplementary naval estimate of £689,100 has been passed. Of this sum, £457,000 is for four contingent Dreadnoughts. Replying to criticisms by Lord Charles Beresford, Mr. K. Mckenna, First Lord of the Admiralty, mentioned
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  • 51 7 Terrible Train Smash In Cascade Mountains. (Rauraa's Tslsobim.] London, March 8. Owing to avalanches and floods, all the northern trans continental railways in the United States are blocked. An avalanche in the Cascade Mountains (Western coast) has caused a train smash in which sixty people have been
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  • 28 7 England Beats South Africa at Johannesburg. [Haunt's T*l>obam.| London, March 3. In the third test match at Johannesburg, England beat South Africa by three wickets.
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  • 38 7 [Dm Ostasiatuoiu Llotd Tslsoeam.] Berlin, March 8. The fo! lowing bank dividends have been declared Deutsche Bank 12} per cent., Disoonto Gesellschaft 9} per cent., Dresdner Bank 8} per oent., Deuteoh Übersee Bank 9 per oent.
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  • 39 7 [Dm Ostasuttsc-hs Lloyd liuduk.J Berlin, March 8. King Edward is expeoted to arrive at Biarritz on March 9. His Majesty will go on to Marseilles later, and will afterwards enjoy a crnive in the Mediterranean.
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  • 22 7 [DSB OsTASIATUOn liMTD TIMIIII Berlin, March 8. Mr. Taft has granted minimum tariff rates to the German colonies.
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  • 21 7 [Deb Ostasiatisou Llotd Tbumbam Berlin, Much 8. The Emperor Joseph and the Caar of Russia have exchanged friendly telegrams.
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  • 448 7 Watchful Watchman Who Captured an Intruder. On the night of Febraary 24, Chandar Sing, a watchman, was on duty at tho premises of Messrs. Riley, Hargreaves and Co., in Read St. when he heard a noise in the office, and on going in saw a man run
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  • 406 7 Short Sitting in Supreme Court This Morning. The bankruptcy court had a very short session, this morning, there being only five items on the agenda. Mr. Greenfield applied for a receiving order against A. Eroola I'illay on behalf of K. Somasundram Chetty, the debt being $555.75 on a
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  • 176 7 Falling from Grace in the Way of Cleanliness. Whatever has befallen Hongkong daring the past year Mr. J. B. Sottor, Commissioner in the East for the Government of New South Wales, has just said he believed it was the dirtiest place in the British Empire. In January 1900,
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  • 604 7 HAWAIIAN CAPITAL IN JOHORE ESTATES. Tanjong Olak Company's Option. We are indebted to a correspondent for i copy of the Pacific Commercial Advertiser published in Honolulu on January 27, which contains the following article There will be a meeting of the Tanjong Olak Rubber Company today for the
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  • 256 7 Attempt to Rob the Widow of Her Mite. Gip Peng Lan is a poor widow with children. She lost her husband in the Native States, and decided to come down to Singapore. She made her way to Teluk Anson and after paying the passage money was the possessor
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  • 49 7 Daring the week there has been a rapid advance in the price of robber shares both dollar and sterling. There has been a good deal of profit taking, and in oonaequenoe a large demand for industrials, particularly Fraser and N eaves and Strait* Steamships.
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  • 52 7 Dr. Dodd, of the American Presbyterian Mission, Chiengrai, has started on his furlough travelling across South China through the provinces of Sac Cbaan and Kwang Tang with a view to studying the Thai people still living in those provinces. Mrs. Dodd is going to Bangkok, and will join her bosband
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  • 1532 7 CHARGE AGAINST A CHINESE ADVOCATE. Committed for Trial. The preliminary enquiry into the allegation of perjury against Mr. Wee Tbeam Tew was continued, in the Polioe Court, before the second magistrate, yesterday afternoon, the acting deputy public prosecutor, Mr. CrabbWatt, appearing for the Crown. Cross-examined by Mr. Wee
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  • 489 7 The Bandmann Opera Company in The Merry Widow. We have no doubt Londoners felt exceedingly sorry when Mr. George Edwardes, some months ago, decided to withdraw such a popular Gaiety success as The Merry Widow. We, here, in Singapore, naturally look to Mr. Bandmann to supply us
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  • 149 7 Yesterday afternoon, Kob Yu Nam wax committed for trial at the next Assizes on a oharge of house-breaking and robbery in a house at Wayang Satu, occupied by Chwa Wik and her family, on February 9. Qoan Fat San and Mah Cboe San have been arrested by Sergt
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  • 104 7 RECRUITING REPORTED TO B 6 FLOURISHING. Dirigibles Shortly in Use. [Rsotbr's TauoKAM.) London, March S. The British army estimates amount to 427,778,000, an increase of £325,000 over last year. This increase is due to the sueoessful filling of the ranks of the Territorials. The establishment of the
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  • 73 7 PLACED AT THE DISPOSAL OF MANKIND. A Huge Philanthropic Foundation. [RaUTBB's TIUOBAN.] London, March 3. In the Washington Senate, Mr. R. A. Ballinger, Secretary of the Interior, has introduoed a bill incorporating a Rockfeller foan dation for philanthropic work. Mr. Ballinger explained that the amount of the endowment
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  • 31 7 [Dbr Ostasiatuchb Lloyd Tilioeah.| Berlin, March 3. Ministerial visits have been aMfcaapi between Belgrade, Sofia'and Constantinople. Vienna is suspicious of these signs of the formation of a Balkan alliance.
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  • 19 7 [DIR OsTASIATISCHS LIoTD TILSOKAM.) Berlin, March 3. The Italian budget shows a surplus of 80 million francs.
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  • 57 7 (From Oor Own Corrkspondknt.) Penang, March 8. Dr. Crouchor is probably going to the Genoral Hospital, Singapore, in about three weeks, to act for Dr. Leask who is going on leave. Dr. Dane comes to Penang to act for Dr. Croucber. Mr. Richey, assistant Adviser, Kedah, is
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  • 45 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, March 4 Although no prospectus has been iuued respecting Loke Yew's Serendah estate, over which an option ha« boon granted to float a local company, applications for shares already exceed tho number of shires available.
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  • 42 7 (From Oub Own Cokkmi'o.vdbnt.j Penang, March I Few changes are noted in the share market. Fraser and Neavcs arc $164 buyers, Doni-i tons 15s. sellers and Vdllainbrosaa 51s. sellerx. A few of the shares of sterling companies ar» down.
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  • 239 7 . (From Our Own Cokkk4pondbnt March 8. The Tongkah Harbour tin output for February was No. 1 dredgo 7 piouls, No. 2 835 piculs, and No. 8 391 piouls, a total of 73* piculs as against J3'2 piculs. Kuala Lumpur, March, 4 The February output from the
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  • Sporting Intelligence.
    • 43 8 Ladies Rifle Club. Shooting took place at Balestier range yesterday afternoon, in the Mills cup competition. Tbe following were the six best scores returned: Mrs. Felkin 84 Mrs. Bowes 83 Lady Evelyn Young 83 MrsJago 82 MissKorr 82 Ming Ounn 82
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    • 104 8 Mr. Alec Taylor's Tour. Last evening, Mr. Taylor played his last match with Mr. A. Lewis, previous to his departure for Hongkong. The game was played at the Catholio Club, and was 1,000 np, Lewis receiving 500 It proved a fine match, the closing scores being Taylor 1,000 Lewis
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    • 115 8 Fierce Fights. A London wire to the S. C. Morning Post, dated February 24 says Adolf Wolgast managed, before a crowded and excited house, to beat Battling Nelson for the lightweight championship. The fight, which was strenuously contested, lasted 40 rounds. Frank Conley met Mont Attell in tbe ring
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    • 203 8 S. C, C. v. King Alfred. The Rugger match between the S. C. C. and tbe King Alfred (the latter assisted by Masters, Slang and Lightfoot) was played on the S. R. C. ground yesterday afternoon, and provided Borne good fun in the way of mud larking. Anything
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    • 105 8 S. C. C. Tournament. Rain again rendered play impossible yesterday. Tbe following games are arranged for to-day Championship. Mogliston v. Wilson. Tyler v. Mercer. Miles v. Steyn Parve. D. Sinolbs. Strack v. H. A. E. Thomson. Brennecke v. Butt. W. O. C. Blnnn v. Harrington. de lirujn v.
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  • 294 8 . Web of Words Enmeshing Dragon Throne. The following remarks on Imperial Edicts in China appear in the N.-C. Daily News The main object of Government proclamations, apivt frc»m an inCTitibla sonorousness of phrasing, is to convey the meaning as clearly and 'w unmistakeably as possible. Imperial
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  • 237 8 Fate of the Rt. Rev. Stringer in Canada Northwest. La«t Jane, Bishop Isaac O. Stringer, of Selkirk, left Edmonton, Alberta, for Dawson City by the overland trail and it was anticipated that he would reach the land of the midnight sun by October at the
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  • 254 8 Seventeen Persons Killed and Many Wounded. Writing from Sinyanchow on February 9, the N. C. D. News correspondent reports A terrible accident happened here a few days ago at a small station, Lichiatsai, fifteen miles to the south on .the HankowPeking Railway. It has been
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  • 266 8 Two Hundred Miles South-West of Sydney. By giving its assent to tbe site of the new Federal capital, the Australian Senate has finally concluded nearly ten years' controversy. Yass- Canberra is tbe present name of the township that is probably to play such a tremendous role
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  • 246 8 (From a Correspondent). Klang, March 1. Klang wu rather busy daring the last week. The Straits- born Chinese Dabas were very active in making preparations to arrange a grand and successful procession to commemorate the Chap Go Meh in a suitable manner. The procession appeared on the
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  • 826 8 STOCKS AND SHARES. Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, 4th March 1910. Messrs. Lyall anil Bvatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issnt the following list ot quotations (his morning nom, tame Bayers, sellers. 2/. Allagw 6,9 6/8 2/- Options 8/8 4/--2- Annlo-Malay 28/9 80/. 41 Anglo- Sumatr* 67/6 72/6
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  • Correspoitocnce.
    • 394 8 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Tbe extract from the City News (London), a journal by the way that I have never heard of before (and I am no stranger to London) re the above company if left unchallenged is likely to be
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  • 154 8 AEROPLANING FOR BANGKOK. Santos Dumont Machine to Start in May. A few weeks ago, says the Siam Observer, we were able to inform our readers that Monsieur A. Paira, who was at one time purser of the Messageries Fluviales steamer Donai, contemplated paying a visit to Bangkok and giving exhibitions
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 215 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. TO LET FURNIBHED. Claaghton, 0, Paterson Road. Four bedrooms with bathrooms attached. 4. Tennis lawn and good stabling, etc Bent $120. Apply H. L. Coghlan Co. JUNIOR CLERK WANTED. Wanted, Junior Clerk for Book-keeping department. Applications under Bookkeeper, c/o Straits Times. 500 MANA6ER WANTED. WANTED for a Rubber
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    • 433 8 Victoria Theatre. FOR A BHORT SESSQN ONLY. The New No. 1 BANDMANN OPERA CO. 50 LONDON ARTIBTB 50 To-Nlghtt Dick Whittington His Wonderful Cat SATURDAY, MARCH 6, AT 8 P.M., CHILDREN'S MATINEE: Dick Whittington His Wonderful Cat Children half price to all parts. Saturday, Mar. 5 DEAR LITTLE DENMARK. Prices:
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    • 231 8 MARLBOROUGH BEACH ROAD. The People's Popular. To-Night's Programme Second Show, at 9.30 p.m. FISHING WITH DRAGGING NETS. TWO KIDS ON A SPREE IN BRUSSELS. FOUND OUT. ROUND ABOUT THE GREAT LAKES OF CENTRAL AFRICA THE POSTMISTRESS. Film d'Art. A SHORTSIGHTED SPORTMAN. A WEDDING AMONGST THE RAG AND BONE MERCHANTB. NEW
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 788 9 BUY A FORD" CAR. Because it is a better car, not because it is cheaper. 'The car that lasts longest, and costs least while it lasts." Winner of the cross-country race, New York to Seattle. A 20 h.p., 4-cylinder, 5-seated car, equipped with hood, horn, wind-screen, 2 headlights, 3 oil
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    • 560 9 1 Value 1150. A Handicap for aU Ex-Griffins that have run at the Meeting and not won. Eutranoe, 115. Distance, Scurry Coarse. 8. THE GRIFFIN CONSOLATION.— Value «3 0 and 150 to the Seoond Horse. A Handicap for all Griffins that have run at the Meeting and not won. Distance,
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    • 507 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. PACIFIC MAIL BTEAMBHIP CO AND TOYO KIBEN UIBHA. The two gnat steamship lines between CHINA, JAPAN and EUROPE, vUHonolulu and San Franoisoo, operating the new 11,000 tons, twin screw steamers KOREA aad RIBEKIA, together with the well known •teamen CHINA, ASIA, MONGOLIA HAN OHURIA, NIPPON MARU, TENTO MARU
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    • 447 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. C. P. R. CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY'S ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE, The NATIONAL HIGH WAY TO EUROPE CHINA, JAPAN. CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES. I Route from Hongkong via Shainghai, Nagasaki (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Viotoria and Vancouver. R.M.S. Emi>rkii> of Inuia Twin screw steamR.M.S. E
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    • 616 9 The Auto-Manual ENGLISH MADE THROUGHOUT. I)' 1 Csl^i^ Si' t f I *yp 'x i v ROBINSON wmS3m^ mo t?s BEATS ANYTHING OFFERED HERE. Our Price: $625! Proprietor: J. CARAPIET. Tiliphoki: No. 58. THE BEST FOOD S^^ AND THE BEST BAUD. <*>*>* Z^^ Uem M h Dinner Every Saturday. The
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  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 527 10 BANKING. •HARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. rjroOBPOBATISD BY ROYAL CHARTER. raid up Capital In 60,000 Sharas of •M rush ..41,100.000 ■sßarvt Fnafl 41.574.000 Bassrvs Liability of Proprietors ..41,100,000 BANKERS. Bank ot England. Rational Bank of Sootlaad. n* keaaoß Oity Midland Baak. Ml. BINOAPORE BRANCH. Oarreal Aoconni* are opened
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    • 524 10 BANKING. NETHERLANDS-INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK (NED.-IND. HANOELBBANK. Established 1863. ft Mil Iraiaal Ci Ids. 16,000,000 (about £1,260,000) Paid-Dp ■> 12.878,100 (about £1,081,50) Reserve Fund I QMs. 2,764,888.09 (about £229,628). Head-Office Amsterdam (with Sub-Offioe at The Hague). Head-Agency Batavla. BRANCHES Hongkong, Samaraog, Sourabaya, Bandoung, Indramayon tnd Weltevreden. CORRESPONDENTS in all principal towns
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    • 448 10 IHSURAHCE. bOHDON AMD LANCASHIRE FIBB INSURANCE OOMPADY. Capital f 1,841,000 Paid op Capital «M 4,100 Beservs rand £I,9M,*M lbs andsrstgnsd, Agents for lbs Oompaav, us prepared to aooepl firs rtiki st onrreil i .Mi of prsmium. BOUBTBAD A 00..-Atmt OABTON INSURANCE OFFIOB LIMIIED. Capital Babsoribsd.... ll,6oo,ooo Amount paid-ap 600,000 Bessrve
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    • 597 10 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Of UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, The property of twelve Pawnshops On Saturday, March !>, at 10 a.m. The Pledges, consisting of Watches, Chains Gold and Diamond Rings, Ear-rings, Brooch 08, Chinese and Native Ornaments, etc., will be on view at our Mart two days prior to day
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    • 909 10 SALES BY AUCTION. FRIDAY AND BATURDAY, MARCH 11 AND 12. An Exceptionally Good Auction. PROBABLY THE MOST ATTRACTIVE SALE OF THE YEAR. Valuable Teak Furniture, PLANTS, TURNOUTS, MOTOR CARS, ETC., ETC. The property of A. LOEB, Esq AT "08B0RNE HOUBE. NO. 11. UPPER WILKIE ROAD. Near the Town Reservoir, Messrs.
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  • 1016 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON! CURRENT TOPICS. Starting Devices. J. O. writes in the Westminster (.a/.utte In spite of the great development of the internal-combustion ..-nginq daring the early years of tbo present century, it is somewhat astonishing to find that no device has yet been brought out capable of
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  • 52 11 Syrouß M. Drake, a farmer, of Minnesota, who claims to be a desoendaot of Sir Francis Drake and the heir to an estate in England worth the fabulous amount of £40,000,000, wan arrested in New York and in default of bail committed to the Tombs prison on charges of fraudulently
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 378 11 SILENT KNIGHT "Minerva" Cars Were conspicuously brought to light in the last Scottish Trial, securing the MEDAL lor record time on hills, and the SCOTTISH CUP for the record in economy. CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS. Sole Agants. THE NAPIER CARS have been appointed by the ROYAL COMMISSION to Represent GREAT BRITAIN
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    • 198 11 Renowned Physicians present* Onniault'a Matico an the most active and at the same time the mott iooflensive remedy in the treatment of Anne and Chronic Discharges. lATICO IRJECTIOH >■ recent cam aim. IATICO CAPSULES ib<- n*>r» cbronic ones. yS" Active y' Principle of >< Cod Liver Oil with Creosote. X^
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    • 60 11 THE BAME OLD BTORY. The old, old story, told times without number, and repeated over and over again for the last 87 yean, but it is always a welcome story to those in tteareh of health. There is nothing in the world that enres coughs and oolds as quickly as
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    • 493 11 The Singapore Electric Tramways, Limited. After the OPENING of ANDERSON BRIDGE to public traffic, the cars of the above Company trom Keppel Harbour, which now reverse at Johnston's Pier, will run over the Singapore River to the Company's Terminus in Tank Road. The Route will be divided into SECTIONS as
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    • 242 11 SINGAPORE COLO STORAGE CO., LTD, NBAR KNTRANCB to BORNEO WHARF) Telephone 1026. Sea stocks of all kinds of FROZBN MBATS, eto., oan be delivered to Shipping at the Wharvea, or in the Singapore Roads, on abort notice. It THAWED DAILY SUPPLIED are required, orders tor same most be telephoned to
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    • 530 12 WAHTB. SHORTHAND TYPIST WANTED. V.'anted. a Shorthand Typist for Mercan. t,i, iifflce. Apply to D.M.G.. c- o Straits Timesu4oB EXPERIENCED BOOK-KEEPER WANTED. WANTED, EXPERIENCED BOOKKEEI'ER. Must have knowledge of typewriting. Apply to C. 1. 8., c o Straits Times. i- '"7 BOOK-KEEPER WANTEO. V.'anted by an European firm, an experiaand
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    • 610 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. ROOMS TO LET. At Zetland House (Armenian Street). Apply on the premises. u409 GODOWN AND OFFICE TO LET No. 96, Robinson Road. Moderate rent Apply to J. LEVY, No. 10, Robinson Road. TO BE LET. Nos. 18 and 20, Boat Quay. Immediate entry, moderate rent.
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    • 520 12 TO BE LET OR 80LD. HOUSE TO LET. Compound house. No. 4, Devonshire Road. Immediate entry. Apply to 7-1, Devonshire Road. 475 OFFIGEB TO LET. To Let, Commodious offices, No. 1, Raffles Quay, overlooking tbe Harbour. Apply to Guthrie Co., Ltd. u479 HOUBE TO LET. WHITEHOUSB, Dalvey Road. Immediate entry.
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    • 726 12 NOTICES. NOTICE. DRESSERS for Hospitals on Estates and Mines seeking employment should forward their names and addresses, qualification, record of employment to the Estate Dressers Employment Registry, 14, Battery Road, Singapore. 277 LAHAT MIKES. LIMITED. DIVIDEND NO. 1. A Dividend of 6d. per share has been declared payable in London
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    • 547 12 SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. Netherlands Gutta Percha Co., Ltd. Motor-tyres retreadod at Moderate Prioes. All kinds of India Rubber Articlos, Sheets, VALVBS, Rings, TYRES, HOSBS (Suction, Steam, Hydraulic), Gardenhoses, Tubes, BNDLBSS BBLTB. FLOOR-TILES, MATTING, EBONITE and Hard Rubbor Articlos, Bicycle Tyres. Works Offices: Passir Panjang, Singapore. Sola Agents i MESSRS. HOOGLANDT
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    • 565 12 BOARD AHD LODGING BOARD WO LODGING At Barganny Lodge, 6, Oxley Rise, for Gentlemen. Single roouin with verandahs tennis court. Terms moderate. Mrs. Wm. Henderson. 88 BOARD AND REBIDENCE. Large and airy rooms at Cambo Houpc Kiver Valley Road. Terms moderate. Apply to Mrs. Hasten. 861 BOARS AND REBIDENGE. With
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