The Straits Times, 7 March 1910

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.109 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. MARCH 7. 1910. PRICE 10 CENTB.
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      114 1 D. J. McCalluni's PERFECTION WHISKY. OALDBECK. MAO6RE6OR AND COMPANY. KATZ BROS,, LD, t BOYS' AMERICAN COATS £Q IVC AsSketcH. J)O« I Cl NAVY TRIMMED WHITB BRAID. T^ f GIRLS NAVY SERGE FROCKS «^K O(T Trimmed White Vandyck. |^#J /jtj In Assorted Designs. 4^}%^ 99*B\^ INFANTS MUSLIN ROBES, CHILDREN'S PINAFORES, CHILDREN'S
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      30 1 JUT NEEDLEWORK AND FLOWER DEPOT 917. OToKoktA Kcxid ARRANGBD FLORAL BASKBTS. bouquets, showers, etc. Wedding Orderj noelre ipeolal aMenttoo M»n 7 Loctl Te.HmonW«. "m I"*'" Wl7i 1-§ Telephon SSSrUi' 190
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      253 1 Robinson A Co. LAWN ROLLERS, LAWN MARKERS, LAWN MOWERS. Water Ballast Lawn Rollers WITH ROUNDED EDGES. I An ordinary 'J-linch Garden Roller I JitoCL^ J weigh* about !1 A cwts. whereas the 24- B\ WJJtSSc^' 'Sm. fl inch Patent Water-Ballast Holler, when loaded, weighs 7 cwts. and other sizes in
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      6 1 Bollingcr Champagne. CALOBECK. MACGREGM AND COMPANY.
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    Art Critic's Arrest.
    634 2 FUNDS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF BRITISH ARTISTS. Mr. Carew Martin Charged. Appearing at Bow Street police court on February S, Carew Martin, living in EppleRoad, Fulbam, was charged with forgery and embezzlement. Mr. Joel Emanuel prosecuting, on behalf of the Royal Soc.ety of British Artists, said
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    JUDGES POCKET PICKED.
    182 2 Mr. Justice Phi Hi mores Strand Adventure. i luring the hearing of a case in the King's Bench Division Mr. Justice Phillimore described a pocket-picking incident in the Strand of which he was the victim. The case was one in which the Metropolitan Water Hoard appealed from
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      605 2 THE REMEDY OF KINGS A further mark of Royal Appreciation has again distinguished Phosferine by the bestowal of a Royal Warrant to Supply Phosferine TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING OF SPAIN THE ROYAL EXAMPLE Phosferine is used by the Royal Families of Europe, thus assuring every user of Phosferine that
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      78 2 SICK HEADACHE. This disease is caused by a derangement of the stomach. Take a dose of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to correct this disorder and the sick headache will disappear. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. By Special Apptiitaut To His Exoellenoy Sir John Anderson, 0.C.M.0., Governor and
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      384 2 7%atis /mS£g&JY£AY£$ SINGAPORE SODA WATER EstaMsA*/o*rr 2sytwa. mmmmrm. O. J. KEtmBI Om. mmm to mttmr Ihmlr wrr/ew AGENTS IN ENGLAND, tmlmbllmhmd In 1844. th.y hmrm a thorough knomlmdam mt Ihm MirkmlM, Mnd mMpmrlmnoa ml Emmtmrn rmqulrmmmnlm. Thm hmmdm ml Ihm Firm plrm parmonml munmrvlmlon Im mil humlnmmm, mnd with confldmncm
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      157 2 1 heir p Complexion Appreciate "HAZELINE* (TKADE MARK! SNOW" A little gently rubbed into the skin when it is rough, hot or inflamed, relieves all discomfort. It is quickly absorbed, gives elasticity to the skin, and improves ■dgj||PP^re^Pg£^ the complexion. Ij^^^^l NEITHER b 1 I < K V s^Mai^^B NOR
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    Target Dispute.
    687 3 THE ARMY COUNCIL AND THE N. R. A. Will the Bull's Eye Go? Tbe question of whether tbe figure target shall form a permanent feature of future big rifle shooting matche* at home, or whether the bull's eye shall be retained, still rages at home. But that there
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    TROPICAL DEBILITY.
    726 3 How to Fight it. Of all tho uvils which the inhabitant ofthe torrid zone is called upon to endure, tbe greatest are, perhaps, the deadly debility and nervous depression which are the forerunners of tbe more serious ills so rife in warmer latitudes. Physical fitness should be the
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      333 3 Rubber Machinery. ESTIMATES FOR SUPPLY ERECTION OF FACTORIES COMPLETE WITH ALL MACHINERY, ETC. SOLE AGENTS Gas Oil Engines. "SIROCCO" FANS for "Drying" Houses. Tools and Appliances. Howarth Erskine, Ld. Elgin Waterproof Tents wmmumm DEFY THE nm, Field Officers' Doublefly Cabul Ten! \1 "Eliio" Doublcfly 40-lb. Teat. 9' x 8- with
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      157 3 NTERML TREATMENT NOT NECEBBARY FORRHEUMATIBM. Fully nine out of every ten oases of rheumatism is simply rheumatism of the muscles due to cold 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 Balm.
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      66 3 TEA What aboat your tea Are you getting the best there is to be had at the price yon wish to pay Have yon tried Brooke Bond's BROOKR BONDS TEA Sold by the following dealers: Ouan Chin Hong k Co. Ebramsah Pakirmaiden 1 Co. Tiang .100 Co. Chin Keat A
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      763 3 A MEDICINE A FOOO. COD LIVER OIL, one of the mo«t efficient medicines for all forum and stages of lung troubles, HYPOPHOSPHITES OK LIME AND SODA, the most useful and most prescribed medicines for all oases of nervous and general debility, MILK, Nature's food, given 8-OZ. BOTTLE in cases where
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      576 4 STEAMER -SAILINGS. p. v 6. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. for China, Japan, Penan*. Ceylon. Australia, India, Aden, Ejypt, Mediterranean Parts, Pljmoutb and London. Throngh Bills of Lading Issued for China Goatt, Fenian Gait, Continental, and Amerioan Ports. Bteamen will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. OutwarJ (for China) Devanba Mar
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      522 4 STEAMER BAILIN63. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. LTD. A regain fortaiubtly sorvioe is maintained between JAPAN akd BOROPB by the Company's well-known TWIN-SCREW ITIIIIIB. under Mail Contract with the Imperial Japanese Government, specially designed for the Company's Baropoan Service, lighted throaghoat by Bleotriaity, provided with excellent accommodation tor First Hid
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      625 4 STEAiER SAILINGS. BURNS PHILF LINE, BMOAPORE TO -JAVA PORTS, PORT DARWIN, THLRBDAI ISLAND, BRISBANE AND 6 i'DNE I. ALBO TAKING OARGO FO* OTHER NORTH QUEENSLAND PORTS, BRITISH NEW GUINEA, NEW BRITAIN A NEW 7»iri»n»nim. ZEALAND PORTS (with transhipment). •As Indaoement often. Smooth passage. Buperb Scenery. A regular monthly servioe to
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      153 4 STEAMER BAIUNBB. stbowaart^uatmhappu (STKAMSHIPiOOMPANI) M. «w—» N K D K R I a A N Ij *."*^***rf*a*4*»X* M* FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SERVICE BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORE, SABANCr, COLOMBO, pqbT SAID, GENOA, ALGIERS TANGIER AND LISBON, AND DOVER, OCCASIONALLY. Steamen an due oa or about the undermentioned dates:— i Octwabs
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      626 4 STEAMER BAILINBB. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. yl Hay The steamen of this Company maintain a regular servioe between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Stralte, China and Japan. Homewarda. they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month for Bremerhaven direct, calling at Penang and Colombo.
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      702 4 BTEJUIEK BAIUNM. N. D. L. Norddautscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail rtnamari ol this Company sail fortnight; from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp. P-ilharar ton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (ooaasoMca Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vloe ver»a. Port Bald, Suez, Aden, Oohmbo, Paaaaa. Singapore, Hongkong Hhanghal,
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    174 5 FIXTURES. Monday, .M.irch 7. Hip'u Wat r, 6.44 a.m., 9.2 p.m. S. C. C. tournament proper begins. Mr. Buckley's Y. M. C. A. lecture, 6.16. Minniooary meetc, Priosep St. Church ,B.lo. Kaudmiun Co. The Dollar Princess. A 1 Lam bra Cinematograph. Harimt Cinematograph. Marlborongh Oinematograph. Tuesday, March
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    134 5 To Dm. t«»'i ■■>■!. .ii, Australasia Mauritius, India, Egypt mill Europe, etc. Arnaaud Behic Ipm I'enaog aud Deli Calypso 8 pm Mtlaooa, Port Diokson, i'ort Swettenham and Telok Aason Pertk S pm I. Swrtteuhatn, Penany, Nog*patam Madras Taroba 4 pro Pandjermassin, Balik I'ajian. eto. Swaerdeoroon 4pm To-Moaaow.
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    79 5 Left SilMtkpora Dueln London Airlrad Inn 25 P. A O. Feb 19 Feb 18 Feb 3 B. I. Feb M Feb 38 I'eb 8 M. H. Mar S Mar 5 I'eb 1U P. *O. Mm S Hit i leb II N. V. L. M»r 10 Feb 17
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    SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
    464 5 Latest Arrivals. Hl— fr. H. M. cruiser 14. 1C0 tons, 800 saw, 37 gun-. 35,000 h.p. Commander <: \b> Mar o Krom Portsmouth. Feb 1. Senior Naval Offloer. For Hongkong, Mar 8— Ms. Fairita, Ger transport 13.4J1 tuns. Capt. Kagar, Mar 6. From Tsingtan, Feb 26. Troops. For
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    Produce and Exchange.
    255 5 Sntoiroßi, March T, 1910. PROOUCB. Gambior buyers 11.00 do (Cube Nn. 1) oopioked 14 46 Copra SundrieJ 10 60 do Mixed ■10 85 Pepper, Black buyers 15 25 do White 6% buyers 2800 Sa<<o Floor Sarawak 4.C0 do Brunei No. 1 norn Pearl Sago nom. OoSee Bali
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    LOCAL PASSENGER LISTS.
    37 5 Arrivals. I'er steamer Lady Weld, Mar. 6.— From Muar and Malacca: Mr. and Mrs. Uoouting, Miss William, and Mrs. Fernandez. I'er steamer Patani, Mar. 7.— From Bangkok Messrs. F. Maclean, and Mr. C. Becker.
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      PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY.
      217 5 PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, Mmj 10. 1. THE MAIDEN PLATE.—VaIue >600. A Raoe for Maiden Horses. Weight 9st. ExGriffins allowed 71b. Entrance, MO. Distanoe, Race Coarse. THE LAWN BTAKEB.—VaIue NOO A Handicap for all Ex-Griffius. Entranoe, 116. Dißtanoe, Race Course and a distance. 8 THE PAVILION STAKES.—VaIue •Jo. A Selling
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      SECOND DAY.
      249 5 Thursday, May 12. 1. THE FIRST GRIFFIN HANDICAP.— Value (MOO, and *50 tc the Seoond Horse. A Handicap for Griffins that have entered for the First Griffin Race (So. 4) on the First Day. Winners excluded. Distanoe, Rase Coarse and a distanoe. t. THE LADIES' PURSE.—VaIue WO. A
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      THIRD DAY.
      652 5 Saturday, M«y 14. 1. THE OPEN GRIFFIN HANDICAP.— Value »100. and 15 to the Seoond Hone. A Handioap for all Griffins that have run at the Meeting. Entranoe, 110. Distanoe Race Course. 1. THE STEWARDS' CUP.—Value »403. A Handicap for all Ex Gritting that have run at the
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      268 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. Mar. 8. At saleroom, valuable shop, bouse and godown properties, at 2.80. Mar. 8. At saleroom, sea-side property, at Changi, at 2.80. Mar. B.— At saleroom, freehold land and dwelling house off Gayland Road, at 2.80. Mar. 8. At saleroom, freehold land at Toah Pyoh,
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      180 5 TURN3UT FOR BALE. Sound stroag chestnut gelding and rubber, tyred Victoria. Price 1400. Owner leaving tbe Colony. Apply to Otto Schwemer, c/o Huttenbach Bros, .v Co. m TO RUBBER PLANTERS. For sale, rubber stumps and seedlings in small and large quantities. Nursery corner of Orohard Road and Cairnhill Road. Prices
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      524 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. Taa eWmer. of thi. Company maintain a regular dlreot eervtoe between Oaloutta, Straltr Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan, taking oargr. on through Billa of Lading tor Canton, Swatow, Amoy, Ohafoo, Tientsin, Nawohwaag, Yangtaie Porta, Formoaa, the Philippines, *0.. Ao. Stoamem Tona Oommandar Kcmuia 4,890
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      621 5 STEAMER SAILINGS, C. P. R. CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY'S ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE. Thi NATIONAL HWH WAY TO EUROPE CHINA, JAPAN, CANADA AND THK UNITED BTATES. Route from Hongkong via Sbainuhai, Nagasaki (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Victoria and Vancouvor. R.M.S. Emi'hks> or bw] Twin screw steam R.M.S. Empekss
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    The Straits Times. MONDAY, MARCH 7. THE WAIWUPU.
    816 6 The Straits Times. MONDAY, MARCH 7. THE WAIWUPU. Mr. Weicbing W. Yen has contributed to the American Journal of International Law an interesting account of the origin and operations of the Waiwupu, or Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In January IS6I, an Imperial edict was issued, ordering the formation of
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    16 6 H. M. S. King Alfred left for Colombo en route for home at S.lO p.m., yesterday.
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    20 6 It is officially notified that the port of Bangkok is declared infected owing to the existence of bubonic plague there.
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    23 6 It is announced that the whole of the flotilla affiliated to the China Squadron is to be recommissioned at intervals of two years.
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    22 6 Messrs. Koh and Company have quite a variety of fountain pens of different qualities and prices, which they are advertising for sale.
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    26 6 Amongst some stamps sold by Messrs Glendining on February 8, was a Selangor 1895, 1 dollar green and black, error of colour, which fetched £1 18.
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    26 6 Since the London County Council obtained its powers of inspecting milk eighteen months ago, 9.6 per cent, of the samples taken have proved to be tuberculous.
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    46 6 A sad accident has occurred at Tanjong I'riok, Java, by which Mr. P. J. van Arum, one of tbe directors of the dry dock company met with his death. Dr. Rcgge was immediately sent for, but tbe unfortunate gentleman was past aid. Much sympathy is expressed.
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    44 6 The German transport Patricia arrived from Tsingtau, yesterday, with 1,089 soldiers. 88 officer*, 15 ladies and 12 children, bound for Wilbelmhafen. They leave to-day. Tbe town and suburbs were full of tho men, yesterday and this morning, who conducted themselves in an irreproachable manner.
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    56 6 According to tbe Perak Pioneer, tbe term boom which bids fair to become a household word, is defined by a standard dictionary as a hollow roar as of the sea, the cry of the bittern or a sudden increase of activity in business or the like— often the resalt of
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    57 6 A London wire says The directors of the Robber Plantations Investment Tract, Limited, propose to doable the authorised capital, and to issae 202,600 £1 shares, 10s. called op, at a premium of £1 per share. The shares are now round 60s. premium. A meeting of shareholders was to be held
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    16 6 The N. D. L. steamer Patani arrived from Bangkok, this morning, with a cargo of rice.
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    15 6 At Pangerang, yesterday, Mr. Y. Tan shot another large stag with horn of three branches.
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    22 6 Owing to pressure on our advertising space we have been compelled to hold over the share market reports usually published on pages.
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    26 6 Tbe body of tbe late Mr. H. Oxbol, chief officer of the steamer Prachatipok, who was drowned at Bangkok, on February 20, has now been recovered.
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    27 6 From Semarang are reported 88 new cases of cholera in 80 hoars' including a European lady. Since the beginning of the epidemic 115 cases have been reported.
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    22 6 Direct telegraphic communication with Penang is interrupted. Koala Lumpur is transmitting all traffic for Penang which will, in consequence, suffer some delay.
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    41 6 The Empire says that an appeal will probably be lodged against the Bombay High Court decision in the case against Mr. Bandmann as the contract set aside is similar to most of the agreements between managers and artists in that country.
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    39 6 A new programme of pictures will be ihown at tbe Harima Hall to-night, and Miss Constance Cerito, a singer and dancer with a splendid reputation, will make her first appearance. Professor and Baby Lewis will also give an entertainment.
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    47 6 At Buitenzorg, near Batavia, a sensational murder case is proceeding before tbe criminal court. Thirteen Javanese stand arraigned for having done a Japanese brutally to death on the unfounded suspicion that be was a kidnapper. Another Japanese, the man's companion, had a narrow escape of his life.
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    59 6 One of the three Indian students, whose calls to tbe Bar were recently under consideration of the Benchers in London, is now reported to have been refused enrolment as an advocate by the Punjab Chief Court, which has also ruled that tbe licences of legal practitioners are liable to be
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    75 6 Holt's new steamer, tbe Protesilaus, which was built last year is expected to arrive to day on her maiden trip to tbe Far East and will be berthed at TaDjong Pagar wharf. She is a three-decked twin-screw steamer of 9,000 tons prose, and was built at Newcastle by the Hawthorn
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    63 6 Miss Violet Cbarleswortb, who became notorious last year owing to a supposititious motor accident in Wales, and her mother, Mrs. Miriam Charlesworth, have been arrested at Moffat, and taken to Derby, where they were remanded on charges of conspiracy and fraud arising out of tbe recent bankruptcy proceedings. One of
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    59 6 Rarely is such a denunciation heard from the pulpit as that uttered by the Archdeacon of London in St. Paul's Cathedral as a com mentary on the late electoral struggle. Never, declared Dr. Sinclair, were wholesale misrepresentations so rife. Such a deplorable exhibition can only be palliated by the untenable
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    75 6 About 40 miles from London, in Ampthill, Bedfordshire, there is an old-fashioned mansion, in the park of which are seen people riding on strange steeds. Llamas, zebras, camels, ostriches, yaks, and even a pig may be seen bearing riders. These animals are bred and trained by Mr. Wingfield, who has
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    86 6 On Saturday afternoon, a portion of the Tanjong Pagar west wharf, which has been re constructed in granite wan made use of for tbe first time, the Straits Steamship Company's Ipoh and Perak going alongside. There was no formal ceremony, but several business men and a number of the Dock
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    83 6 Counter attractions did not appear to affoct the attendance at the Alhambra on Saturday, when new films were presented. The best of these was that showing the Dragon pagodas of Rangoon, and describing Burmese customs and religion. Another fine pioture illustrated the manufacture, of Normandy butter, the whole process, from
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    90 6 Malays are accustomed to engage rickshas at tbe cinematograph shows in Beach Road, take them to lonely spots in Oaylang, and there not only discharge the pullers without paying them, but frequently assault them severely. With the present force of police it is impossible to patrol fully the entire Osylang
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    119 6 At a special general meeting held at tbe Moslem Association House, on Saturday, Mr Syed Abdul Rahman bin Abdullah Alkaff was elected president in place of Mr. Syed Omar bin Mohd. Alsagoff, who retired by rotation. Mr. Syed Hasan bin Shahab made the proposal, which was seconded by Inche V
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    369 6 Kobe papers announce the death, on February 17, of Mr. W. F. K. Fea.on, one of the oldest foreign residents in that port. Sir Robert Hart, the Inspector-General of Customs, cannot return to China at once as he is said to be suffering from paralysis. The Rangoon
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    Great Fire in Ceylon.
    94 6 A wire from Nuwara Eliya, Ceylon, dated February 21, sayß Tho Grand Central Stores building and stock in-trade, insured for rupees 40,000 with tbe North British and Mercantile Fire Insurance Company, was burnt to cinders last night. Some fittings and a very little of the stock
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    Tbe Bandraann Co.
    243 6 A very full house, including many children, watched the matinee given by the Bandmann Company in the Theatre on Saturday afternoon. Tbe piece was Dick Wbittington aod bis Wonderful Cat and it proved vastly entertaining to the youngsters, though some of the jokes were hoary. At night,
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    Runaway Horses.
    265 6 There were the making* of a very disastrous accidtnt about half past throe on Saturday afternoon, when a runaway horse attached to a victoria was seen to be gallopping along Connaugbt Drive towards the Obelisk. Tho carriage was empty and the ayoe was not on the box. At
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      116 6 I Players J ftavy (Dixture In i Ib. Patent f^ Air-Tight Tins. tJt PRICE 55 CTS. obtainable at Per Tin. ROBINSON GO. LITTLE'S SUIT CASES, Trunks and Travelling Requisites. Fine Quality Hide Leather Suit Case, with Shirt pocket in Lid. Two good button locks. With Brown mailproof canvas cover, bound
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      127 6 ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. THE BIG SHOW. O rand Exhibition of FIRST CHOICE— UNIQUE SERIES. To- Night. Seoond Show, at 9.80 p.m OVERTURE. By Own Orchestra of Proles sionals. THE UK AGON PAGODAS OF RANGOON. Kur hum c Customs aod Religion. A LESSON IN WRESTLING. Up-to-date. A DISCUSSION ON POLITICS. Film
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    GERMAN NAVY.
    324 7 PEACEFUL STATEMENT IN THE REICHSTAG. England Unmenaced. THE FLEET FOR PROTECTION ONLY. No Cause for Excitement. (RIUTISS TIIMUI.I London, March 6. During a discussion upon the German Navy, in the Kcichstag, Admiral von Tirpite, Imperiil Secretary for the Navy, Btated that the Government had endeavoured to adapt ita
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    Financial Confusion.
    122 7 STRONG CRITICISM BY THE OPPOSITION. Premier Blames the Lords. [Rbutir's Tblsoram I London, March 6. In the House of Commons, the Opposition strongly criticised the delay in the collection of taxes. Lord Hugh Cecil declared that the Government was subordinating public to party interests. Mr. Apquitb admitted that
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    COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS.
    114 7 Two Lady Candidates Succeed in London. [Rfoibbs Tslsqram.) London, March 0. A feature of the County Counoil elections is that, oat of five lady candidates. Miss Adler (Progressive), daughter of Dr. Adler, j the Chief Rabbi, has been elected in Central Hackney, and Miss Lawrenoe (Moderate) baa
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    LEGAL APPOINTMENTS.
    43 7 i IRauTH's Tblbobah.| 4 London, March 6. rMr. Rufna Isaacs, K. C has been appointed Solicitor-General in succession to Sir S. T. I Evans, K. C, who becomes President of the Divorce Court, replacing Mr. Justice Bigham, raised to the peerage.
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    bishop of Singapore.
    84 7 Denounces Speculation in Land and Margins. (From Ode Own Cobbbspondbnt.) Kuala Lumpur, March 7. The Bishop of Singapore arrived on Saturday and was met by the family section of the Christian community who congratulated him on his appointment. Yesterday morning, he preached at Kajang and in the
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    THE RUBBER MARKET.
    39 7 (From Ocb Own Cobbbspondbnt) Kuala Lumpur, March 5. The Planters' Stores and Agency have reoeived a wire from London stating that fine hard Para is 9s. 4d. and average No. 1 Plantation 9s. Bd. per lb.
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    ELPHINSTONE ESTATES, LTD.
    125 7 Statutory Meeting of Shareholders To-day. The statutory meeting of shareholders of the Elphinstone Estates, Limited, was held at noon to-day at the offices of the secretaries Messrs. Outhrie and Co., Mr/C.J Malcolm Cumming presiding. The Chairman stated that the meeting was of a merely formal character. He
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    MAGISTRATES APPEALS.
    233 7 Abubakar's Case Opened at the Supreme Court. At the supreme court, this morning, there i were two appeals from decisions of the local magistrates. The first taken was that of Mohamed Hussein, who was sentenced to imprisonment on a charge of house trespass with intent to commit theft,
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    ANGLO-JOHORE RUBBER CO.
    346 7 Property to be Acquired at Kuala Mersiog. The L. and C. Express, of February 11, says The Anglo-Johore Rubber Estates, Limited, has been formed with a capital of £165,000, divided into £1 shares, of which 90,f 00 shares are now offered for public subscription, payable as to
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    43 7 A French Jack the Ripper has been terrorising the ISth Arrondissement of Paris. He made murderous attacks with a big knife upon six men and boys. The assailant is supposed to be a madman, as he did not attempt to rob his victims.
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    Masonry in the F. M. S.
    665 7 CONSECRATION OF LODGE NAPIER AT TELUK ANSON. Banquet on the Kinta. (From Ocb Own Cobbbspondbht.) Ipoh, March 6. There was a large attendanoe of craftsmen at Teluk Anson, last evening, from Singapore, Penang, Ipoh and other parts of the Straits and F. M. S.,
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    OVERSEAS LADY CLERKS.
    219 7 Women Telegraphists Wanted for British E. Africa. On behalf of the Colonial Office, the Post Office, in London, is inviting applications from female postal clerks and telegraphists to fill six vacancies at Nairobi in the British East Africa Protectorate. Appointments will be for three years only, but
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    17 7 Lieut. Slaughter, Royal Berkshire Regiment, is appointed extra Aide-dc Camp to Six Henry Moflallnm, Governor of Ceylon.
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    Pollard's Lilliputians.
    1172 7 CHARGES BROUGHT AT MADRAS AGAINST MR. POLLARD. Serious Allegations. The Times of Ceylon, of February 21, says The Pollard Lilliputian Company was to have left Madras on the 17th inst. for Tnticorin, en route to Colombo, bat the departure was delayed through an action brought by the Madras
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    SUPPLEMENTARY TELEGRAMS.
    979 7 Details of the Political Crisis al Home. Saturday's mail brought a number ol interesting wires sent out to Colombo, and from them we select the following London, February 21. Mr. Asquith said that the resolution against the Lords' Veto must be discussed before Easter and before the Budget
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    Distressing Shell Accident.
    81 7 A most accident, involving mnoh loss of life, has occurred at Calcutta. While the 61st Company of the Royal Garrison Artillery were field firing, two unexpected shells fell into the bandi of villager* who proceeded to break them they exploded, killing six men and injuring five men
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    CANADIAN DISASTER.
    62 7 WORKMEN OVERWHELMED BY SNOWSLIDE. i Ninety-Two Killed. i [Ratrraß's Tblbobam.) London, March 7. A message from Vancouver, British Colum bia, states that while a hundred workmen including many Japanese and Italians, were engaged in clearing the track of the Canadian Pacific Railway after a snowsliio in the Selkirk
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    Mighty War.
    92 7 AMERICAN FINANCIER DECLARES IT IS COMING. I. S. A. Must Act. [Binii'i TiLßomt.) London, March 7. Mr. Soloff, the New York financier, in the ooarse of an extraordinary speech at a Republican luncheon, said he believed that a mighty war was coming in the Far East. Japan, Russia
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    FRENCH BUDGET.
    53 7 [Rbutbb's Tblbobam.] London, Marob 6. The French Chamber of Deputies has passed the Budget after adding to the revenue 6,360,000 francs, of whioh 5,940,000 francs will be derived from new taxation and 620,000 from the new customs tariff. This constitutes an important step towards reestablishing the equilibrium of
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    FUSHIMIS IN SPAIN.
    16 7 [Rbcibb's Tblbobam.] London, Maroh 7. Prinoe and Princess Fushimi have arrived at Madrid.
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    COMING TRIAL TRIP.
    42 7 [DlB OSTASIATISOHB LLOTD TbLSOBAM.] Berlin, March 6. On Thursday next, the new Nord deutscher Lloyd steamer Wilhelm II will run a trial trip in the presence of the German Emperor, Prinoe Henry of Prussia, and several ministers of state.
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    GRECIAN AFFAIRS.
    32 7 [Dbb Oitasiatisohb Llotd Tsuuram.] Berlin, March 6. The Crown Prince of Greece is at present visiting Rome. The protecting Powers are reported to be ready to guarantee Greece a loan.
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    PRINCE HENRY OF PRUSSIA.
    29 7 [Dia Ostasiatiscbb Llotd Tblbob*m.| Berlin, March 6. Prince Henry of Prussia has arrived in Kiel, from England, where he has baen paying a private visit.
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    BRAZIL'S NEW PRESIDENT.
    24 7 IDm OsTASIATISCHS LLOTD TsLBOBAM.) Berlin, March 6. Dr. Hermes Fonseca, who is friendly to Germany, has been elected President of Brazil.
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    PHILADELPHIA STRIKE.
    21 7 [Dbb Ostaautischb Llotd Tblsuram.] Berlin, Maroh 6. A general strike prevailed in Philadelphia from February 17 to Maroh 4.
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    ANOTHER POUR CANDIDATE.
    24 7 (Dbb Ostasutiscbi Llotd TblbobahJ Berlin, March 6. Filchner, the Tibet explorer, will undertake an expedition in search of the South Pole.
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    RUBBER RETURNS.
    148 7 (From Odb Own Cobbbsponoxnt.) Kuala Lumpur, March 6. The following February rubber crops are reported lnch Kenneth 11,144 lbs., against 3,462 lbs.; for the nine montis 87,296 lbs., against 16,846 lbs. Olensbiel 1,719 lb». for the two months 8,612 lbs., against 217 lbs. in the same period of
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      NOTES IN GENERAL.
      48 8 At Rugby football Scotland beat Ireland, by fourteen points to nothing at Belfast. Andre Cberpillod, a youthful Swiss, has won tbe heavy-weight wrestling champion ship at tbe big Albambra tournament in London. Peter Gotz was light weight champion, and Bob Berry won in the middleweight*.
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      Golf.
      108 8 Singapore Oolf Club. Tbe S. G. C. medal for March was played for on Saturday and Sunday. The result was a tie between Mugliston, McKenzie and Sooular, as follow* <i. R. K. Mugliston 39 41 plus 2 t)2 .1. McKenzio 47 4U 8 82 H. Sooular 46 51 14
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      Cricket.
      200 8 End of 5. C. C. Tournament. The last match in tbe S. C. C. oricket tournament was finished on Saturday, the Law and the Civil Service being the winners. The scores follow S. C. C. Wisbart c Perkins b Talma 11 Scharonguivel b Smith 22 Grey b Smith 7
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      Lawn Tennis.
      472 8 S. C. C. Tournament. Tbe following games are arranged for to day CHAMPIONSHIP. Migliston v.Wilson. Tyler v. Mercer. Miles v. SU-yn Parvo. D. SlN<ii.r>. Strack v. H. A. E. Thomson. Brennecke v. Butt. W. G. C. Blunn v. Harrington. de Bruyn v. Thomas. Branson v. Cutting. llodgins v.
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    SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB.
    407 8 Report of tbe Committee for the Past Year. The report of tbe com uiittee of the Singapore Golf Club for HKjy, to be presented at the annual general meeting on Friday next, states that the balance to credit of working account for the year ending Deoember, 1909,
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    TANTALUM LAMPS.
    309 8 From Messrs. Siemens Bros.' Dynamo Works. Electrical Engineering, of February 10, says: The well-known tantalum lamp of Messrs. Siemens Bros.' Dynamo Works, Ltd., is distinguished from all other metal filament lamps by its wire-drawn filament of pure tantalum, which gives it a greater durability and toughness, even if
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    Raub Australian Gold Mining Co.
    65 8 Following in the result of crushing operations at liaub for the four week ending February 26 Rikii K,.\ux. Stnm. cru«hod 3,'.ifr.! tons, Kold obtained 1,428 ounces, avuraoo nor ton 8.92 dwt*. Bukit Malacca.— Tons crushed 5H;t tons, gold obtained DO ounces, average per ton 8.09
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    855 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, 7th March 1910. Messrs. Lyail and Bvatt, Bxchango and Share Brokers, issue the following list of juotations this morning 2/- Alla«ar 5/0 6/2/. a Options 8/- 4 21- Anglo-Malay 29/6 80/6 41 AneloSomatr* 05/- 71/8 1 Banteng 57/6 65/--3-
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      Pusing Lama Tin Mines.
      112 8 To the Editor of the Straits Time*. Sir,— The directors regret to inform the shareholders that it bas now been conclusively proved that the mine cannot be worked at a profit at the present prioe of tin, and it lias therefore been decided to suspend the
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    THE CONDEMNED ASSASSIN.
    108 8 Admonished by Mother Not to Disgrace Ancestors. Mr. Midzuno, counsel for the condemned assassin An, who killed Prince Ito, visited him on February l.j, and asked him whether be would appeal. An replied tbat although ho was not satisfied with tha judgment in certain respeotn he wan
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    Fire on the Lightning.
    84 8 On February 27, about 9.3U a m., a tiro, which is supposed to be duo to spontaneous combuetion, broke out in No. 1 hold of tho stoamer Lightning, reports a Hongkong paper. Capt. Gentles and bin officers and crew at once took prompt measures, and two
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      61 8 THE BAME OLO BTORY. The old, old story, told time* without number, and repeated over and over again for the last 37 years, but it is always a welcome story to those in search of health.— There is nothing in the world that cure* coughs and cold* as quickly a*
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      367 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. HOTEL MANAGER WANTED. Wanted, an experienced Manager for a First class Hotel. Apply with copies of testimonials to Mr. T. Sarkies, Raffles Hotel. CHINESE CLERK WANTED. Wanted for Borneo, a Chinese Clerk with a knowledge of Book-keeping. Apply in writing, sta ing experience and salary required, to u519
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      510 8 RILEY, HARGREAVES CO., LTD. SOLE AGENTS FOR BERTRAM'S RUBBER HUCHIHERY. Keith-Blackman Fans. A Simple, Cheap anil Efficient INDUCED DRAUGHT ARRANGEMENT THE STAR OPERA CO. Al I II K THEATRE ROYAL, North Bridge Road. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! The most interesting play entitled "Jay a Ariphin" WILL Ilk >TAliKI>. R EM ETSdTBER/ Hall
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      545 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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      178 9 The Auto-Manual ENGLISH MADE THROUGHOUT. j R«oN|^^^H PIANO £?s. BEATS ANYTHING OFFERED HERE. Our Price: $625! 1910 ELLWOOD'S NEW ELMETS Noi 105 Shape LATEST STYLE, Ventilated and boan I white buck, durable -ife protection and in the end cheapest. No. 107 Shape PRICES i C^ g- 3 Dollars 10.75—Nc 1
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      532 10 BANKING. IHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (■OOBPOBATiSD BT ROTAL CHARTER. FaU np Capital In 60.000 Share, of ■Maaea 11,100,000 Baßsrr. Fuad I. Bwirvi Liability of Proprietor. ?> .100,000 BANKERS. Bank ol England. Rational Bank of Booilaad. tfta ftoadaa Olty Midland Bank. KM. BINQAPOR* BRANCH. Oumat AoMuAka an opened
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      516 10 BANKING. NETHERLANDS-INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK (NED.-IND. HANDELSBANK. Established 1863. Capital: lUffliul G1d8.15,000,000 (about £1,260,000) aaliaa 12.878,100 (about £1,031,60) P Ila*arv6 Olds. 2,764,888.09 (about £229,628). Head-Ottlca I Amsterdam (with Bab-Office at The Hague). Head-Agency: Batavla. BRANCHES I Hongkong, Bamarang, Scurabaya, Bandoung, Indramayou and Weltevreden. CORRESPONDENTS in all principal towns of Netherlands- India,
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      439 10 INSURANCE. MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE CO. OF CANADA. Established 1887. It has to-day, more business in force than my other Canadian Life Company ever had it the same age. All claims, loans, cash-surrenders, etc., are promptly settled by the General Agents at Singapore and Penaog, without tbe.delay of reference to Head
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      631 10 SALES BY AUCTION. BY ORDER OF EXECUTORS. AUCTION SALE Of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, At No. 7, Niven Road, Removed from Pasir Panjang for convenience of sale. On Tuesday, March 8, at 3 p.m. Now on view. H. L, COGP^AN CO., Auctioneer. 495 MORTGAGEE'S SALE On Tuesday, March 8, at
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      825 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, ETC., ETC., The property of A. LOEB, Esq., AT 08B0RNE HOUBE." NO. 11. UPPER WILKIE ROAD. Near the Town Reservoir, Messrs. H. L.
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    AUTOMOBILISM.
    1216 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Motor Accidents. The four- cylinder Zedel car formerly owned by H. It. 11. Prince Dilock seems fated to meet with disaster, says the Bangkok Times of February 24. After runniDg into Klong Padung as a result of a collision with a tramcar, near
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      424 11 SILENT KNIGHT "Minerva" Cars Were conspicuously brought to light in the last Scottish Trial, securing the MEDAL for record time on hills, and the SCOTTISH CUP for the record in economy. CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS. Sole Agents. NOISELESS NAPIER MOTORS. 14 have been supplied and ordered locally during the last six
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      585 11 SORE HANOS KEPT MANIDLEAYEAR Skin Came Off from Finger Ends to Elbows— Treated for Months by Skin Specialists Who Could Do Nothing for this Distressing Case. FOUND PERFECT CURE AT LAST IN CUTICURA "I h»d blood poison In both my hand*. My doctor got the blood poison tout all right
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      307 11 The Singapore Electric Tramways, Limited. After tbe OPENINO>f ANDERSON BRIDGE to public traffic the cars ol the abov. Company from Keppel Harbour, which now reverse at Johnston's Pier, will run* over the Singapore River to the Company's Terminus in Tank Road. Tub!Koutc wiU be divided into SECTIONS aa under I
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      618 12 WANTS. MINER WANTED. ANTED, experienced Miner for Tin Mice in Tringganu. Apply with references 7 GUTHRIE A CO., LTD. SHORTHAND WIST WANTED Wanted, a Shorthan I Typist for Mercantile Office. Apply tc D.M.G., c/o Straits Times. a 408 EXPERIENCED BOOKKEEPER WANTED. WANTED, EXIEHIENCED BOOKKEEPER. Must have knowledge of typewr.ting. Apply
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      603 12 TO BE LET OR 80LD. ROOMB TO LET. At Zetland House (Armenian Street). Apply on the premises. u409 8000WN AND OFFIOE TO LET. No. 96, Robinson Road. Moderate rant Apply to 3. LEVY No. 10, Robinson Road. TO BE LET. Nos. 19 and 30, Boat Quay. Immediate entry, moderate rent.
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      445 12 TO BE LET OR 80LD. HOUBE TO LET. Compound bouse. No. 4, Devonshire Road. Immediate entry. Apply to 7 1, Devonshire Road. 475 HOUSE TO LET. WHITEHOUSB, Dalvey Road. Immediate entry. Apply to Fraser k Camming, 29, Winchester House. UlB6O OFFICES TO LET. To Let, Commodious offices, No. 1, Raffles
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      693 12 NOTICES. NOTICE. There is a vacanoy in Offioe of the State Health Officer, Perak, for a Sanitary Inspector. Applications enclosing testimonials as to characters, previous duties, and salary required, must be sect to tlie State Health Officer Ipoh, before March 16. H. DENMAN, State Health Officer, 018 Perak. SINGAPORE GOLF
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      951 12 SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. Netherlands Gutta Percha Co., Ltd. Motor-tyres retreaded at Moderate Prices. All kinds of India Rubber Articles, Sheets, VALVBB, Rings, TYRES, HOSES (Suotion, Steam, Hydraulic), Gardenhoses. Tubes, ENDLESS BELTS, FLOOR-TILES, MATTING, EBONITE and Hard Rubber Articles, Bicycle Tyres. Works Offices: Passir Panjang, Singapore. Sola Agents i MESSRS. HOOGLANDT
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      242 12 Straits Wimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATIOS.— Miscellaneous wants of every description are insert ed at the prepaid rate of SI per four lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, it not exceeding four lines, SI each insertion. For p.p.o. cards, on page 6, S2. Inch Scale Rates
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