The Straits Times, 24 October 1911

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    13 1 The Straits Times NO. 23.70:* SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. OCTOBER 24. 1911. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      130 1 WATSON'S No. 1O Whisky THE BEST BOYS' MAN O'WAR Washing Suits Washing Suits, with Navy P» 111 ■JM Z% detachable Collars and Cuffs. H Jk P^* Exact to illustration. ALL SIZES STOCKED. KATZ BROS., LD. HOWARTH ERSKINE, LTD. SOLE AGENTS FOX E Wailes, Dove's l'atcnt Q i BITUIVIASTIC SOLUTION J
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      82 1 Remarkable 'Value. EXTRACT FROM THE "AUTOCAR" JULY 22. 1911. "I have never driven a horse, but have used motor cars for the past six years. All my cars have been Humbers (four in number), my present one being their latest two-seater, the 10/14 H.P. I have had remarkable value from
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      215 1 ROBINSON CO. Large Range of Ladies' 2nd Children's Shoes Just Unpacked: No. 20. Ladies' Glace Kid No. 4656. Ladies' Bronze Glace No. 478 J. Ladies' Fine Black Oxford Shoe. X .d Court Shoe. Glace Beaded Court Shoe. Smart I'luiM toe. Cuban Heel, in Smart Shape. Black and Tan. Oiit slid*-,
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      3 1 DRINK kartell's Brandy.
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    NEW TERROR IN WAR.
    914 2 AN INVISIBLE AIRSHIP OF THE SKIES. Remarkable Invention. Extraordinary though it may seem, patent rights have been granted in England for an improved airship which will be invisible, says the Evening Standard. Though the improved airship is to be much longer than the leviathan liner Olympic,
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      203 2 TO BEAUTIFY f4i/^\ a J and Preserve wjf J> C P The Complexion is made soft, smooth and beautifully clear by the daily application of I /"Hazeline' Snow" Dullness, greasiness and blemishes J|||| disappear, and a charming healthy tone One (.f the special ])ropcrties of "'Hazeuke 1 Snow 'is that
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      77 2 Rheumatism. Clirouic rbcuuiatism often attacks the larger joints. Internal treatment of any kind would be worse than useless, but by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm freely and massaging the affected parts three times a day. a euro may be effected. It will afford some relief at once and by continuing the
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      356 2 K. NAKAGAWA No. 2, High Street JUST UNPACKED New Japanese Curios, Etc., FOR Xmas Presents. EARLY INSPECTION INVITED. VICTORIA HOTEL. VICTORIA STREET. SPECIAL CONCERTS Erery Nuht BY THE NEW LADIES' BAI*D, Under the direction of -Mr. Hackni"ier. 18-10 17 11 TAN BEN 6 CHIANG NUBSEBIES, Orchard Road. Have alwayß in
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      150 2 against infection by 4 ?8r the use of Lifebuoy \_J C^F"^H all climates and at C^~^ KM _-^^k FOR PRESERVATION /y//- /^F y Proprietors of Saollfht Soap. Jr -UNIVERSAL (Patent Fumigator) RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPT. OK AGRICULTURE, F.M.S. WHITE ANT AND IN USE ON NEARLY EVERY RUBBER ESTATE IN THE
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    Warship Disaster.
    1538 3 THE MYSTERIOUS EXPLOSION IN TOILON HARBOUR. Over Two Hundred Killed. A tcrriblo disaster has occurred on board the French battleship Libertc at Toulon, reports the Scotsman of September 80. As the result of an explosion on board the vessel has 1.. 1 11 Mini,, and 201 lives lo»t
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      436 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. BUIUHIPJOUJJEALTH with -"I ESS£NCE~on fluio extract of RED JAMAICA Pronou.iced by th© WCWEST MFPiCAt APTnopmFS the most Over, debility, eruptions, RHEUMATISM. OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES, &c. RESTORES THE WEAK, REVIVES THE DEPRESSED WILKINSON'S SARSAPARILLA HAS A WGRUMV;BI !!£^JTAT.CN far over THREE-QUARTERS of a CENTURY. BEWARE CF IXiTfcTI&NS
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      184 3 Sufferers Take Notice. There is no necessity of your being constantly annoyed by a tickling in the throat, which keeps you cou^hiug and disturbs your sleep and rest. A dose or two of Chamberi lain's Cough Remedy will cut the phlegm I which is the cause of the trouble and
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      1283 3 PUBLIC AUCTION Messrs. Hoghes k Hough have received instructions to hi II by PUBLIC AUCTION On Monday, the 30th day of October, 1911, at 3 o'clock, At their Sales-Room, No. 8, Des Voeux Road Central, Victoria, Hongkong, THE FURNITURE, FIXTURES, FITTINGS, ASSETS AND EFFECTS OF TUB King Edward Hotel, And
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      647 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS. PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Throagh Bills nt Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Oulf, Continental and American Port". Steamers will leave Singapore on or about: MAIL LINES 1011 Outward (for China.) Delta
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      638 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. Canadian Pacific Railway Go's Royal Mail St*am«hip Lin*. THB NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO EUROPB Via China. Japan. Canada akd thi I'nitbd Statis Route from Hongkong, via Shanghai. Nagasaki (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe Yokohama, Victoria and Vancouver. R.M.S. Empress of India") Tjti'l screw R.M.S. Bmpross of Japan g B^™^™
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      625 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LO. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, B^raorah, Tringgano Bisnt, Somerak, Bicho, Kelantan, Bmgnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Kohsamui, Bandon, Langsnan Chumpon Takn, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure S p.m. Mi PRACHATIPOK Oot. 23 Oot. 26 e.s>. ASDANO Oot. 26 Oot. 28 •.a.
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      560 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD The Companes' steams s are despatched from Liverpool oatwards lor the Straits, China and Japan every work and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseilles,
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      621 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. IM D. L. iorddeutscher Lloyd, Bremtn IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and woll known mail steamors of this Company Rail fortnightly from Brnmon, Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connecting Marseilles, Naplo<<, Alexandria, and vioe versa) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai,
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    72 5 FIXTURES. Tuesday October 24. f, 11.19 A.m. (i 1 I. ;!iipur, }.K p lU. M'cdni'sday, October 25. tl.tiivni. I- 1 ,11.41 a.m. Thnrsda^ October 16 I ,m. n,n i. '> October 1 r.m. r :.S J 0 n.. I: 11. A itre. r o. 1 i S.
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    SINCAPCRE MAILS CLOSE.
    197 5 SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE. Pert Dickson ar.,l P I I mi Mom f-. .>• Wdd Bpm Okngbai and Japan :> pai t nan 4 pm I .'ii :ll>o I. IJil.-OW 5 ptu Tomoekow. Bangkok Sio«iporo 7 am X, P*bMig, I'lU.-in, Knaatan and Trenggaaii Kaka 6 am Pii!:m I'.S.vu Tow 9 sui
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    V.ail Steamer Movements.
    157 5 Mail Steamer Movements. Tce^ta, baring lrit N •..:!<. oySinday, "■\2 litrt. uu SatC the lH:h hutftnt. 1 Imp. ii -;:i .i: 1 P. AUoa liEvinu' 1 't Colombo n' 11 p.m. on B i lOted tD arrive h< ro uu Siinrljj, tlic ia-t at J:.j i^l.t. Mcrku-. M.*. 379 ton?,
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    Vessels at Tanjong Pagar and Kcppcl Haitow.
    99 5 Vessels at Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour. Wharves at wUcb. Vessels are Berthed To-Day. MM— KiL l--Uj-:lJj. I Nil. :>la.n V. bat i. No. a— J ip in, Carlyl*, ■i 8-( i t nmpon, S v .'in. r- b I s K. tjcun. Xmv 1 'i k 1 1 Wuarp
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    LOCAL PASSENGER LI^TS
    112 5 LOCAL PASSENGER LISTS Arrivals. Per stpamcr Latra C)j». 23.— Frc iv IVnart' Ha lorS: Mr. s-il Mrs S Vincf.-nt, Mr. M. 8. 1 V.pc. nf. Mr. B. l>. Piingle atiri M Hnli i ck. l\r itrußM Ipoh, Ojt. SB.— Froaa T.lck' All. U vil t- Mr. .> 1 .Mix. Slh'C".
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    (Wnils for Burope.
    69 5 Mails for Europe. L.KIT OIXOArORK. I 3 1 UP, >\; i). N 1». L. i> p. 28 B. I )et, M. M. )u-t. 6 I' A I >t. If) N l> 1.. ■J-x. 19 B. I tot 1 M M. :>ct. 'jo i". a o. >a SB N. I>. L.
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    SINGAPORE SHIPPING
    200 5 Latest Arrivals. Aihillt". P.. i*.. Mr. 1 1-.J tons, Capt Tbuuip■on, OotS4. Ptom Liverpool, s pt -2:t. (i.e. W. M iii-iii'M k Co. For Japan, Oot -21 Wta. B oawi r Dot. rtr. 7" koas, C apt Schmitx, Oot 28. From DjamMe, Oo to. O.c. ucdl ilp. Sli'r>s
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    Firk&ttc& &* Commerce
    58 5 Finance Commerce PRODUCE SiKftAtitK, Oi M y.i VI 16)1 G-urbirr bn«n I ir.75 Jo (C be No. 1) noplckrd ra B Bhck 2 n Braael Ht l I r.t 30% b»--» do do |T>"n Opium. < 8:00 Str..i ■L!'UM Dcvoe'i Imp B iiant Oil Udb\ FUBt^Oil (ropeifice) I 10 r.t
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      MINING.
      154 5 Wh| 10 10 Bulal 'lio 10 10 Braang 0 10 Kiciboi £1 £1 KinU Tin £1 £1 Labat Miaee 10 10 Malacca Tic >/• 5/- Palnu^ Couo< 1 El £1 Pl.ufiialeo f 1 £1 iV ::t; Babtu Cl £1 Puhini: Un 10 tO P«lna-.-j Hyi Cl £1 K<iiia.uti liv
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      RH«BER.
      592 5 RUBBER. IC9UC 5 7 aloe Bnjer* II- All!*fct 8 5 >;. 2/- Anglo Malty 14/9 2/ 2/- Lcunii Maiska la XI Bain Cavci 11.0.0 £1 £1 Bate Tiga 8.7.6 £1 £1 Bobit Kpjr.uk I."'.' 1 j £1 £1 Bahit Liutan* b. 10.0 2/- 21- Bakit Mcitajau; 2.4 £1 £1 E
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      GENERAL.
      126 5 Vainc S, Bayers Sellen 10 10 Bister* norn Smeltiofi 100 C 10 7 660 £1 £1 Elcetrio Tranaw»yt B 3 8/9 10 10 Frasor A Neave 47 00 48.C0 100 Howarih Erakiae ES.CO E7.60 100 7% Prel 01.OG 100 100 Eati Bro. Oil 185.00 100 100 d% ***** Prtt
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      DEBENTURES.
      44 5 Bayers So!itr9 Spore Municipal 4)% of 19J7 11,800,000 8% Spore Municipal 41% of 19C9 11,000,000 8% S"pore Municipal 4% (602,900 |ar Buyers Seller* Howarth Ersliine (1% •flCn.OfV! par Rilay, Hargreaves 6% »'2^,00" 3 T Singaporo Elnctrio TraniwayßS% S'pore Mnuioipal 6 ll \it-.00) toi
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      33 5 sprnins. Hpratna require careful tiratmrnt. Keep] qniet inn! apply Cuamberiaia'a Tain Balm friiiy. it will raoKrre law aonawai aa4 qnickly rcfttore the parta to a bealtbyooa(litiiui. I'or ha,lc by ull i)ispcu»>uric!« and DHlm
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      200 5 Waco's Great Pepp?rm;at Care Or all internal coTnpUints. Dy-w;". tery, Oot.^iiB, n M» at* APCAR LINE. OF STEAMERS. 1 i:i-.ii s'ciniT? of the aVovo Line maioMn a rtja'ar sorvi»o be--1 3 c-.! in.' at I'.t.i-l; Sinnapote, Hongkoog and Sbaatbai en route. FLEE T 1 Ocamaadei 1 JaT4> B.''l» A. Stf-
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      268 5 capstan mixture A Higb-Class MOUNQ MIXTURE ~T~^\ Mai.nfactarr d in two Strcr^tha MEOIUM ANO FULL in im. A\n naai rms. Price Per Tin 4O cents. OBTAINAI'.LE AT I r essrs. JOHN LiTTLE G®., •./TO. •srs. ROBINSON COHdPAI^Y. YAMATO'S Xmas Show 41, HIGH STREET. CJLiArIJO AND ALENDARS Also Extensile Selection of
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      179 5 AUCTION SALE Of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, WELL GROWN PLANTS, ETC., At No. 3, Off Kampong Java Road, On Saturday, Octobbr 28, at 2.83 p.m. On view from Friday, 27th instant. POWELL Co., Auctioneer?. '24 10 28 10 AUCTION SALE Of MOTOR CARS, At Powell Co.'s Saleroom, On Monday, October 80, at
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      139 5 POSITION WANTED. By advertiser as olork.bioU-koepcr epeaks Fruccb, Spai-Hi. Hah had txperiecce in Rubber Estate. J. c o Straits Times. 24 IU-u 2310 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tendors will be received at the Principal Civil Modical Officer's Office np to IWk Novtmber, 1911, for tho removal cf ni^ht^oil from tlij Lunatic Asylum,
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      98 5 AUCTION SALE Of MIBOBUi\NKOUB KNiMNEKR'S STORKS, STMEL CUTTINGS, BOEAP UON, ETC., At Messrs. Riloy, Har^reavoß k Co.'b Works, Read Sin. t, On Friday, OefOBU '27, at "2 :>9 p.m. H. L. COOHLAN CO., Auction-* tb. 2410 28-10 NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. FOR BONOKONO, SHANGHAI, AND JAPAN POBT& Tho lup-rinl (}crr<au Mnil Htcamcr
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    DEATH.
    30 6 Hokton.— On September 20, at Sandakau. is. N.1!., after a few hours' illness John Reginald, the beloved son of George and Dorothy Horton. aged three yearn and one month.
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    Cjjf Straits flftnus. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24. BRITISH POLITICAL POSITION.
    1083 6 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24. BRITISH POLITICAL POSITION. We arc sorry to see so much heat in the tone of British political discussion. The strife over the House of Lords is closed for the present, and the fight over Home Rule has not begun. The only matter of real
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    15 6 A meeting of the Immigration Committee will be held in Kuala Lumpur on November 5.
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    44 6 We are informed by the Ships Agency, Ltd., agents for the Dutch line of mail steamers, that all the vessels of this company, commencing with the Rembrandt, which MMW Singapore on Docembcr 2, will call at Southampton oq both the homeward and outward voyages.
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    87 6 It is reported that the new road from Parit to Sitiawan will be open in about six weeks' time. When the road is completed it will be possible to motor to Sitiawan from 1 1 mh, and this will do away with the present tedious journey from Teluk Anson by
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    46 6 Mr. Wocber, of the German Club at Bangkok, has succeeded in shooting a young crocodile with an air gun. Tho creature was found in the klong iv the club com|>ound. It had eaten several fowls and eggs in tho neighbourhood. It was shot through the eye.
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    45 6 According to a London wire in the S. C Morning Post, it is firmly believed in tho City that tho Wuchang rebellion will ultimately benefit China. Whether the revolt is successful or unsuccessful, it cannot fail to result in the institution of much -needed reforms.
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    44 6 The Acting Governor of British North Borueo has granted to Robert D.rrv, for fourteen years from September 8, 1911, the exclusive privilege in the State of North Borneo in connection with an invention for improvements in or relating to the curing of India rubber."
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    53 6 An elderly Malay woman, from Dunlop Street, wa»fincd $J0 in the District Court today fur failing to report a case of small pox which occurred in her house. Dr. Glennie informed tho court that the case was only reported te the police after the patient hail died of inattention and
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    60 6 Heads of Government departments in the I.M.S. hive been officially informed that a day's leave of absence, which is not to be recorded as leave, is to be granted to all natives of India who desire it and if they can be spared without grave inconvenience on December U next,
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    60 6 The cholera outbreak at Kuala Lumpur seems to have been mastered. Since Tuesday last, says the Malay Mail. I)r Smith has had no new cases at the District Hospital. Me has dealt, up to date, with 24 cases during the outbreak, 10 from the hospital and 3 from outside. Twenty
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    56 6 The recent strike in England has caused confusion in connection with the shipment ol goods for export. I'irms in Kugland write U> consignees here to say that in many cases consignments have gone forward in insial ments. Some packages have actually been lost in transit at the docks and some
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    71 6 It Ml reported from Chatham that a sea serpent" of huge proportions has been seen in tho River Medway oIT the dockyard. It is described as :10ft. in length, with bulging green eyes. Shots were fired at it by a Usher man, but he says it evidently had an ironlike
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    81 6 A tiger, measuring ten feet, was shot on Saturday near Ranb by a Malay. For some time past it had caused great aunoyancc to natives by carrying off bullocks. A party of Malays set out in the middle of the week and by sl.ihul tracking got up with it on
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    90 6 A rumour Hashed through the city tonight that thieves had htel discovered in the Louvre, says a Paris cable of September I*. The police hearing an uproar in the museum dashed in. They found the vicious police dogs that luve guarded the treasures since the Mona Lisa disappeared barking at
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    109 6 A European lady residing at the Hotel de 1 Km ope was out shopping in town yesterday afternoon when, as she was driving in a ricksha at the Mattery Road end of the Square, a tall Chinaman snatched her bag and bolted. Th" lady immediately called for the police and
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    115 6 The trustfulness of the average pilgrim who passes through Singapore for Mecca makes him an easy prey to the thief. A typical case of victimisation was related to the police this morning by one 11 aj i Mohamod Sallch. He slept last night in a house at 24-2 Sembawang Road
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    175 6 Police Inspector Lucas rounded up a gang of Chinese counterfeit coiners with characteristic smartness on Saturday. The movement was inaugurated by the arrest of t\\ > men who had in their possession, altogether over <•> in counterfeit 10 ceut piocus. When arrested, these men's pockets were found to be stuffed
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    429 6 Mr. Andrew Carnegie has King Emmanuel XflO.lKMl to -suiblish an Italian Civil Hero Fund. The Rev. Charles Bullock, author of The Queen's Resolve, The Way Home, and many other books, and the editor of a number of magazines has died at Eastbourne at tin- |ge of eighty-two.
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    The Shooting Case
    127 6 The case arising out of last week's shooting accident in Katz Brothers' premises, in which a German commercial traveller is charged with committing a rash act likely to endangor life, WM again mentioned in the third police court, yesterday afternoon. Mr. Kdmonds, D. P.P., appeared for tin
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    Sungei Raia Tin Mines
    216 6 The half yearly report of the) Suugei Rail Tin Minos, the registered otli'-e at wfaiofa is in Melbourne, where the shareholders were to uieet on September M, states that refer ence to the Managing Director 1 report will show that the highly satisfactory running time obtained
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    Concert by The Buffs' Band.
    162 6 By way of variety, the band of The Buffs will appear in a new rolo on Friday night at the Teutonia Club, when the series of ordinary concerts will bo replaced by a melange of music and humour, provided by members of the band. The
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      172 6 J"UST LA.Isrr)E!ID From the famous Amsterdam Brewery AMSTEL PILSENER BEER. Per case of 4 dozen Quarts $14 less 5% Per case of 8 dozen Pints $17 less 556 SOLE A6ENTS: Caldbeck, Macgregor Co. ,|^a» THE "YOST" VISIBLE Z"^' An Invitation j£m: f3s9sl^^r 8 BCe D B B believiDg, 'we pxtend
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      174 6 BE PREPARED TO SPEND A PLEASANT EVENING ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. GET READY To see the Great Special Attraction Louisa Miller A Delightfully Dramatic Picture. That Champion Boxer IS AT THE ALHAMBRA NEW PICTURES NEW PICTURES BRITISH NORTH BORNEO.— Beautifully coloured. WHY GIOCONDA WAS STOLEN. -Typically Topical. NICK WINTER DISCOVERS THE
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    REVOLT IN CHINA.
    352 7 THE REBEL FORCES GAINING GROUND. German Street Fighting Incident Redtir's Tklkoram. London, via Durban, October 23. l{eut<r wires from Puking that tho newsjiapers are inexplicably allowed to publish a most despondent joint despatch from Admiral Sah Cheng Ping and tho Viceroy of Wuchang about the fighting at
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    British Politics.
    212 7 MR. \SQUITH MAY ENTER THE LORDS. Important Changes in the Cabinet Rectkk's Telkoram. London, via Durban October 2:t. The Daily BxpMM say, that Mr. Asquith has decided to accept n peerage at the New Year. Mi l!,-!iii)iid, sjxaking at lialtinglass. Wickl.nv. said the Homo Rule Bill was almost
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    RED SEA LIGHTS.
    65 7 Britain Tries to Arrange Scheme of Neutrality. Bgtmw'l Tii.h;i:am. London, October 23. Ucutcr 'onsUin'ii! iplu eorrospoudent says that with view to re lighting the lied Sea. Itritiin has propose! its neutruliz Uion. Tho I'ortc is agreeable, but wishes to be eutitled to tr.mspjrt trj,),is by tint routo,
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    DEATH OF EARL ONSLOW.
    16 7 RklTKh's TULKORASI. London, October M, The death of Karl Onslovv is announced.
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    THE GOVERNOR'S TOUR,
    851 7 HE. Sympathises With Aspirations Of Penang. (From Our Ows Corrkspondknt.) Penang, October 23. On landing this morning, His Excellency the Governor, Sir A. Young, X.C M.G., and Lady Evelyn Young wore welcomed by an immense gathering of all classes of the community. The address of the Penang
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    Ceremony at Taiping.
    208 7 (From Our Own Corrkspondknt.) Kuala Lumpur, October 24. Sir Arthur Young and party reached Taiping by special train from Punaug, yesterday afternoon, the visit being made, for the purpose of investing Mr. R. G. Watson with the C.M.G. Great interest was evinced iv the ceremony which took
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    Alleged Murder.
    492 7 THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF A PETITION WRITER. Marie and Caldera on Trial. When the Chief Justice, Sir \V. H. Hyndman Jones, took his scat with the customary formalities at the Assize Court, this morning, there was a very large attendance of natives to hear the allegations of the
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    LABUAN NOTES.
    259 7 (From Our Ows Correspondent.) Labuan. October 19. j The preliminary inquiry held by Mr. E. A. Dickson. magistrate at Brunei, iuto Kulahs case has been concluded, when Kulah was scut for trial before the British Resident .on the charge of murder, and his followers for harbouring him. The
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    Valuable Jewels at Batavia.
    213 7 The firm of Van Arcken and Co., jewellers at Batavia, showed a representative of the Java Bode on the 13th instant some of the articles they intend to display at the exhibition of European Industry to be held at Sourabaya next month. There were two stones
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    76 7 The tenth annual report of the Siam Com mercial Bank shows net profit of Tcs. 137,058.77, including Tcs. 78,671.04 brought forward from the last account. The directors recommend that there be transferred to the ordinary reserve fund in accordance with the statutes, Tcs. 6,338.77, and that a dividend for the
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    Mergui Rubber Estates.
    1313 7 CHAIRMAN GIVES THE ACTUAL POSITION. Directors on Piece-Work. The annual general meeting of the Mergni Rubber Estates, Ltd.. was held yesterday in the registered offices, Commercial Union Buildings. Mr. A. E. Baddeley presided and the following shareholders were present Messrs. L. ft. Macphail (director), A. Hood Begg,
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    THE AUTUMN RACES.
    432 7 Notes on To-day's Training at the Racecourse. Storey was the first out this morning and was put to a strong open winded everciso. Progress and Browning were given easy and independent gallops once round the course. Loyal Bluo was sent twice round the course about half pace
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    BIRTHS AND DEATHS IN 1910.
    433 7 Annual Report of the Registration Officer. In the annual report of the registration of birth and deaths in the Straits Settlements, for the year 1910, Dr. F. B. Croacher, acting Registrar-General, observes The mean estimated population which, calculated from the census returns, was .">72.249 for
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    16 7 Two former Bangkok men, Mr. Tozer and Mr. Hitchcock, arc belioved'to be at present in Hankow.
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    THE TRIPOLI WAR.
    118 7 FURTHER EFFORTS TO RESTORE PEACE. Anglo-German Mediation Proposed Rictrk's Telroram. London, October 23. The A astro -German ambassadors had a long interview with the Grand Vizier on Saturday with reference to modiation. London, via Durban, October 24. The Italian outposts at Tripoli* arc still frequently attacked. They
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    123 7 TRADE UNIONS THREATEN BIG STRIKE. Worse Upheaval Than in August Feared. Rkitk.r's Tklkdi: am. Loudon, Octobi r Mi The railwaym-.-n s disappointment over the commission report has louu i angry expression. There were mmv DM 'ing^ y i 1 iy, at which it was res >lve d to
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    71 7 Progress of Congo Negotiations. Der Ostasiatischb Llovh AuMUE Berlin. October 23. The Congo negotiations will probably come to a conclusion this weekend, with tho following result:— Germany receives ample access to the Congo, aud two places on tho I'bangi River. No part of tho Came roons will
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    CRYSTAL PALACE SCHEME.
    35 7 Rkdtkr's Tklkgkam. London, via Durban, October 2.1. A Mansion House meeting has decided to purchase the Crystal Palace for the nation, and the Lord Mayor is issuing an appeal to local authorities.
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    GERMAN ELECTIONS.
    25 7 Dkr Ostasiatischk Lloyd Tklf.okam. Berlin, October 23. In the Diet election in Alsace-Lorraine, the Centre and the Socialists have mot with great success.
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    AVIATOR KILLED
    26 7 Riotih's Tblkorajj. London, via Durban, October 23. The aviator Tacks has been killed at Schneverdingen, Hanover. He is the hundredth aviator killed since 1908.
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    19 7 Rkcikr's Tklegram. London via Durban, October 2:i. Latest about the Cambridgeshire is that Hornet's Beauty has been scratched.
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    163 7 On his tour in Austria-Hungary, the Lord Mayor of London visited Prague, where a certain section of the Czech population demonstrated against the English visitors, reports the Daily Mill's Vienna correspondent. The demonstration by Social Democrats and others against the increased cost of living had taken place during the day
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      1122 8 To the Editor of the straits Times. Sir, With r forcnoc to your Saturday's Ih. Attitu la of Italy," I have got I ondina Ii i UriUnnica t.. en. as overy i it public i to indo I II i liii inlis ninco lil 1. The, I I
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      43 8 The preliminary lieats in eonueetiuii with tl. ,iuu;i:il athletic meeting of th>- Si 1: creation Club will bj ran off tliU afternoon. The tki.U will be decided on Satnr- '.hen the dnb uill be ;ii l^j.j' to ih. it nds.
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      125 8 Lawn Tennis. 5.C.C. Tournament. The results ol y« iterday'a play mi ghresj Ik.I"W t':i \>u luN'-IIII'. WUson beat Lyall 7 -5, 1-6, 6—l. B. Docblh. PhippH and Butler beat Firmstone aud -'i I r.. 7 —o. tin IMOJrSHIF DOPBUB. (imtit and Penny beat Dyne and Terrell 0-1,6-4. TrcadgoM and Ipeott
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    67 8 The inhibition of lli.it fine French liistoliiil drama Foe to tticbeliea tit the Marlboroagb cinematograph was rospsMflde for 1 bonsoi at tli.it show mi BstardH ni^ht and last ui^lit. Tli. re are other Bubjceta on Uic prognunme. A feature of tin- piotnrea at this plaoe of eatectaiamcßt is tboir niiiaiU.ihle
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    772 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore October 21, 1911. Moasrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issao the following list of quotations this morning:— Now Value. Buyers. Mhn I/. Allagar 8/- 3,7 3. Options -/101 1/9 II Aa-10-Java 3,9 47} 1 An;loJohore 6,3 7,6
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      27 8 DELAYED SHIPMENTS. J'lie M likes in England have caused the postponement of opening our business until M>m.' time next work. •Garner, Que'ch Co. .0 W tftf 12
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      58 8 Lots of folks wbo're vtry simple WuuM call a doctor to care a pimple, And faddy folk say Daren't fat tripe Kur I. ur I'd have a touch of gripe." A tioy cold will causo them terror, nl iv curing this tin. y mako no error, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure
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      580 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. BOARD AND RESIDENCE WANTED. Board aid sssssssssM wi'h pthrass family, preferably Scotch, sMrasl ly yuuox man. Mu-t be close to town and vi iJerat*. Add. ess with full patticulara to K.P., c/o Straits Times. -I.i) 2( 10 lAEBOBOU6HI BEACH KOAD. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!! \r^z BJ nlUnCllcll DUKATIOM OKI BOCB.
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      631 8 ames hotel. SPECIAL DINNER (Dei Saturdayp f :cZ.?l:z^ 23. Victoria Theatre TOWN IS7LLL OCTOBER, 23. 27 28. Tho Vinaosi fiimpa-y tf P.kin^. Han Peng Chicn's Proope of Magician", A-io-bats aud Coatertinaists will exhibit :1 cir ii'arve lulls ft ata. This caU rtainment is OsM et the ia i«.t bating that
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      181 8 wo COMPLETE wiraou r a Gramophone THE BEST AM) cheapest mum OFPLKK ENJOYMENT TERMS TO SUIT ALL S. Moutrie Co, (LIMITED.) THU AKCADB A LARGE STOCK OF BEST JAPANESE SSLK SCREENS ARE KEPT BY K. NmKAQAWA, 2. HIGH STREET. TllE ■VkJnUMOTOI OKDINANCK, 1888. ts ihe Supreme Cocist or tbi BTRiiTs
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      269 9 If it be not true, speak it not, Kit be not seemly, do it not." Miircus Aurelius. The one and only Sole Agents I PATERSON. SIMONS CO.. LTD. Far East Oxygen Acetylene Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE BRANCH. Oxygen Gas. Dissolved Acetylene Oxyacetylenic blowpipes and blowpipe cutters for quick cutting iron and
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      72 9 THE HEAP ENG MOH LINE OF STEAMERS. BIMOAPOKI TOB4TAVIA CBKfilbOh AND RAM AHA SO Sail Tw'ce Week ■I "Otang Bong," 1,138 tons, Capt. J. Craig M "Olang Ann," 890 tons, Capt. O. Krniten Ec "Zweena," l.atJUna. O.pJ. Jvaij ipb ■••j bi "Edendale," 1,138 tone. Capt. A. Doolcp They have excelled
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      475 9 the hour for Scratching 5 p.m. on the DAY BEFORE the Race. Owners ot liriffins are entitled to enter for either of the following series of Races Fhfk Seriet No. 1 First Day— Race No. 7. Second Day— Race No. 1. Seriei No. 2 First Day— Raoo No. 4. Second
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      688 9 NOTICES. NOTICE. Frank Septimus Gooda'l has been admitted a partner in my firm. GIXO PKRTILE October 23, 1911 28 10 25-10 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. The Municipal Commissioners of Singapore invite tenders for the erection of three concrete platforms for B" Class Wards at the Isolation Hospital, Moolmein ltoad. Drawings and Specifications
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      436 9 NOTICES. MR. J. A. LINCOLN. Lite Senior Surveyor of tha Municipality (with Government Licence), is proparod to ULiiertako Survey-works on moderate charges. Office 169, Quetn Street. I 26 9 25-10 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tenders will be received at (ho Hon'blo licsidint Councillor's Office, naiv. up to noon of October 30, 1911,
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      519 10 INSURANCE. MEAT EASTERN LIFE ASBURANCE CO.. LIMITED. lead Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board of Directors i 9. A. Dbbbick, Esq., Chairman. A. H. Fair, Esq., Managing Direotor. Pvtaß Fowlib. m.b., 0.m., Ch:of Mod. Offioer F. M. BtnoT, Esq. Rev. N. J. Oocvbbob. Tsw Noah Pan, Esq. One Soon Tsa, Esq.
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      304 10 INBURAHCE. HOME LIFE INSURANCE CO.. LTD. Of China. Head Office, 51a, Kiangse Rd Shanghai. To tbb Cbinbsb Gbntlbmbn or Sinoapobb REMEMBER that it is the UNEXPECTBD that is always happening in all parts of the world I The Home Life issues all eortß of policies to Buit all sorts of
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      516 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA_AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 60.000 Shares ol 420 each 41,300,000 Reserve Fund 41,636,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41,300.000 BANKERS. National Bank of Scotland. Tbe London City Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Accounts are opened and interest allowed at
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      399 10 BANKING. THE BZE HAI TONO BANKINB AND INBURANGE CO.. LTD. MO. 67 AND 68, KLING STRBBT. Established 1907. Capital paid of »1,000,000.00 Reserve liability of proprietors 1,000,000.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. 1. Tab Tbos Joon S. Sim Kia Jam 3. Nam Km Sbno 7. Tbo Hoo Lai 8. Laow Chia Hbhq
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      1128 10 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE OF TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. PIANOFORTE. GRAMOPHONE. PLANTS. ETC.. (The Propfrty of the late Col Warre n and othorM, AT NO. 17, NIVEN ROAD (Whither it his been rt move d (or convenience of sale), On Saturday, October 28, ixt 2.30 p.m. Comprising Almeirabp,
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    1048 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Motor Lifeboats. The Hoyal National Lifeboat Institution is making a special appeal for funds to enable them to continue and extend the magnificent work which the society has been doing for so many years past. The exigencies of modern idiuinjiiicnts have
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      316 11 WOLSELEY "The Car of Refinement and Reliability." For delivery in the Straits or in Europe from January to June, 1912. We strongly recommend prospective purchasers to reserve a chassis now, and the style of body and accessories required can be ordered later. Sole Agents: Central Engine Works, Ld, e-n, BA.TXERY
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      13 11 For all internal complaints, Dysentery, Coughs, Colds, etc., take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.
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      267 11 TRADE I .^ffyT W I MARK. CARRIAGE ANO RICKSHA RUBBER TYRE. Fb9iy4"R. M 3 rOPI/ 2 "R,MS Foßiy/R.MS FORIR.MS Use Dunlop Quality, It ia the Beat Stocka always on hand. Suppliers to the Trade only. Particulars and estimates given for Solid Tyres, for Motor Busses and Motor Commercial Vehicles of
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      548 12 THE HON'BLE MR. R. H. HENDERSON. CACHAR. I have btm getting a great deal of PATENT STONE for new Factorios and shall bo using more in futuro years for new work and to gradually replace tho cc rm nt floors in tie old Factories and in some of tho Bungalows.
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      290 12 1 WANTS. PRESSMAN WANTED. Wanted, a PrcEtiiian for the Straits Times Prees, Ltd. Apply •.<. the Manager, Printing 1 Apartment. 1010 v EUROPEAN ASSISTANT WANTED. Wanted, European CUice Assistant with knowledge of Bookkeeping. Apply enclosing testimonials and stating salary expected, to Clerical, c o Straits Times. 21 10 24 10
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      432 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. OFFICES TO LET. With immediate entry, fi st and second floors, No. la, Raffles Qnay Apply Guthriei Co., Ltd. 14 a HOUSE TO LET. No. 44, Anson Road, to let. Apply Nathan and Son, Change Alley. 166 a GODOWNS TO BE LET. Nos. 18, 16,
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      543 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. BIROS OF PARADISE FOR SALE. Apply, Morauz Co., 19, 20, Boat Quay. 21-7 o PIANO PLAYER FOR SALE. The Ar^ohib" with about 70 Rolls, in good order. Apply c/o Straits Timop. 19-10 a TURNOUT FOR SALE. A Calcutta-built Lady's buggy and Chestnut gelding, 6 yeats old. Guaranteed
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      717 12 NOTICES. KIAMKIAT&CO. SHIP-CHANDLERS. ■>w nwwt md Municipal Contractor* Telephone No. 421. 108 4 109. Market Street. TENDERS INVITED. Tenders are invited for the supply of Engineering materials required by Sarawak Government for the year 1912. Full particulars can be obtained on application to Meters. PaterEoo, Simons Sc Co., Ld., Sarawak
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      391 12 BOARD AND LODGING. BOARD AND LODGING. Now available at 7. Oxlcy Rise. Tenni«. 8-10 211 BOARD AND LODGIN6. With European family, everything inclusive Purftct Home. Apply Country, c/o Straits Times. 410 Ml BOARO AND RESIDENCE. Comfortable Hoard and It jsidenee. Vacancy for gentleman. Krj.lish homo, private bath room, tennis. Silver
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      227 12 Straits V)imes. ADVERTISEMENT RATBS.-Miaoellant ous wants of every description are insert ed at the prepaid rate of II per four linos for one. or two insortionp. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four Ucos, II eaoh insertion, For p.p a X oards, on page 0, t?. Inch
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