The Straits Times, 13 January 1912

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.771 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. JANUARY 13. 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      90 1 WATSON'S No. 1O Whisky THF BEST i WELDON'S FASHIONS January Numbers. HOME DRESSMAKER ILLUSTRATED, CHILDREN'S FASHIONS. Price 7 cents each. KATZ BROS., LD. (See Page 3) HOWARTH ERSKINE, LTD., SINGAPORE B. C. L. B. C.L. B. C. L. B. C. L. |8.C.L.|8. C. Lv J O P I SCOTCH WHISKY
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      344 1 ROBIITSOIT <Sz> OO_ New Stock of Ladies* Promenade Dress Shoes. No. 159. Ladies' Fine Qiao* Kid, Lang- No O. 163. Fine Blaok Olaoe Kid No. 4767 Ladies' Black Glace Kid try Shoe, Luge Silk Bow, Smart Pointed Shoe, 1 strap, steel ornament, LooU Fanoy Strap Evening Shoe, opentop, Lijjht lnatber
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      11 1 Dnmi a co. CHAMPAGNE ADAMSON. GILFILLAN AM CO., LTD., SOLI AOINTS.
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    Opium Conference.
    879 2 FIRST DAY'S PROCEEDINGS AT THE HAGUE. Bishop Brent Elected President. The International Opium Conference was opened on December 1, at The Hague by Dr. van Swimleren, the Dutch Foreign Minister, who, as ex-officio honorary president,welcomed the delegates of twelve nations China France, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Italy, .Japan.
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    THE MONEY MARKET.
    341 2 Amount of Bullion of the Stranded Delhi. In their weekly circular of December 14, Messrs. Samuel Moutagu and Company write About X'HOO.OOO arrived in the form of bar «old, of which .tIOO.OOO has been bought for the Continent. The amount reserved for ludia is rather larger than
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    F.M.S. TIN EXPORTS.
    141 2 Increase in Both the Output and the Value. The following is an advance statement of the export of tin from the Federated Malay States during the months of January to December, 1911, as compared with the corresponding period of the previous year Total Tin Increase or Decrease:
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    THE AFTER EFFECTS OF FEVER.
    345 2 At tor liver— wln'ther it onliimry li-ver <.» th.- fjuple eharactn <>r mm of the serious diMMM like Tljyhrid. tin' Mat* stage of Malaria, rte. the unfortunate patient is alaajl 1' fl ia I C IMoa of more or less prostration and roßapar. «itli sjMtuia
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      151 2 .1 The ideal Food |1 FOR EMACIATED CHILDREN AND ADULTS (TRADE MARK) Solution (Of COD LIVER OIL lit MALT EXTRACT) Contains ;ill the nourishing ;md vitalising dements which Nature requires to build up and strengthen body and brain. Every spoonful absorbed goes to in- crease the weight and strength. It
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      87 2 For all internal complaints, Dysentery, Coughs, Colds, etc., take Woods' Great Peppermint Core. WITHOUT RIVALS Oil Peter Mackenzie's Whisky The moit renowned whisky in the East Sole Impobtkrs GAGGINO A CO., Also Italian Claret in quart bottles. French Claret in qiart bottles. Superior Oil CbUati. Maacat of Syrocase. An invigorating
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      458 2 r Mainstay of the Elderly. As ,i hc;iliii},' tonic to those of advanced years, Anyiei's Emulsion is invaluable. It is unequalled /"[~VS for relieving coujjlis and for chronic catarckal \v*^ j^ aliections generally, whether of throat, lungs, jSc*~ P^"^. stomach or intestines. It is :\Un a tonic to appetite &Msfas}lr\
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    Defences of Jamaica.
    569 3 REPLY TO U.S. FORTIFICATION OF PANAMA ZONE. A Second Gibraltar Owteg to the decision of the I'nited States to fortify the Panama Canal /one it has been determined to make of Jamaica a gigantic t fortification and practically impregnable, says message from Kingston i.lamaica). The latest plans
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    AUTHORESS'S ADVENTURES.
    308 3 A London Lady's Travels on the Gold Coast. Mrs. Gaunt, the well-known writer of fiction, has recently returned from an eight months' tour of the Gold Coast, during which she has had many interesting adventure". For the purpose of writing her first book on travel Mrs. Gaunt covered
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      576 3 COULD NOT REST FOR KEITCIG Sore Places on Arms. Scabs Formed then Came Off, Leaving a Raw Spot. Tried CuticuraOintment One Night. Next Morning Skin Smooth. Cured by Cuticura Remedies. "Ahoul two ynn a«o. m.tt iiiarcj lir»n to come on my llttli- l«>y's :inn,. 1 h.y l.nikcd jii^t like the
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      61 3 Whooping Cou.uh. When your child lias whooping cou^li be carilul to keep tho coii";li loose and tttftCtoratiuu easy by iMag C'luitubiTlaiu's C'ouhli lieineily as may be required. This remedy will also liquify the tough mucus and make it easiet to ex|>ectoratc. It has beeu used succissfully iv liiaiiy ipiilemics aud
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      314 3 THE DIAMOND EMERALD TIARA Value $65,000 which ucured a Gold Medal at the recent Sourabaya Ezbibiticn IS NOW ON VIEW ALSO A DIAMOND AND RUBY NECKLACE Value $20,000. ISMAIL AND RAHEEM Bras Basah Road. v Henry Riley Portable Organs "Zte. The BABY." 4> Th(> Solid Oak Case. 3| octaves, XEW
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      122 3 f WILL BE GIVEN TO 1 I ANY PERSON WHO 1 I CAN PROVE THAT 1 I Sunlight I I Soap I M CONTAINS ANY FORM M m OF AIH'I.TF.RATION M WHATSOEVER, OR M ANY INJI'RIOL'S CHEMICALS. MB ti;v Tin W^r mm. k. hi TAN CHENG SIANG, CHOP SIONG LIM
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      605 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. pT^o. STEAM NAVIGATION GO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO, CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Quit, Continental and Amerioan Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about:— MAIL LINES 1912 Oalward {for China.) Arcadia Jan 18
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      650 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly servioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been spooially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all
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      650 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Berserah, Tringganu Bisut, Semerak, Baoho, Kslantan, Bangnara Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kohsamui, Bandon, Langsuan Cbnmpon Taku, Kohlak ud Bangkok. Due Departure 8 p.m. ....REDANG Jan. 13 ».i. YUGALA- Jan. 14 Jan. 17 PRACHATIPOK* Jan. 91 Jan.
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      523 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AMD DEUTSCHE MMrfSMIFIFAHRT9GES. H»IS» BREMEI Combined Service. Tbe steamers of these Companies maintain a regular servioe between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremerhavon direct,
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      673 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. Norddautscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Brnmen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (oonnecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vica versa) Port Said, Sues, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtaa,
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      1038 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. f OYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Co.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. The New Ronte Via China, Japan, Honolulu, and San Francisoo to all Points in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. Operating the New 11,000 twi Triple Screw TurblM Lliwr* "Shlnyo Mini" "Tmio Mara and Chin
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      589 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. DIRECT SERVICE TO JAPAN VIA HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI. AND TO CALCUTTA VIA PENANG FROM SINGAPORE. Taking cargo on through Bills of Lading 'or Canton. Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo, Tientsin, Nowchwang, Yangtszo Porte, Formosa, the Philippines, eto.. etc., etc. Steamers. Tons Commander Rutsano 4,8°6
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      643 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. APCAR LINE OF BTEAMERS. The undermentioned mail steamers of thi above Line maintain a regular service be tween Calcutta acd Japan, calling at Penanp Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai en route FLEET Tons Commander "Japah" 8,018 A. Stiwart 1 Gkiooet Apoab" 4,800 S. H. Bilsom Auutoon Apuab 4,600 O.
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      408 5 Its neverjZoo'early \fi t f~i V\ f* Jill l^UffP Fraser&Neave's^D^^ SODA WATER H. L. GOGKLAN £ND COY! PAH Y, Auctioneers, Valuers and Surveyors, NO 6, RAFFLES PLACE. VALUATIONS of Real and Personal Pi operty for salee, Mortgage and Setato Duty AUCTIONS conducted of Land, House Pi operty, Furniture and ether
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      791 6 PIXOAP A tnperfino tsr preparation %gJßsEj for WRHhinfi the hair. £;£y Tlo bi'.-t rutthorl of itn LF^BJpjJji: partiEß viKOor to tlie scalp ji J Jl^W^jJL*,. an 1 vitality to thu hair. L'%[ < Jjf'.£*btfr!^& Vac it while talimj yourbith! V j |JaGflH j «p YARROW'S 8 d h r a
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    128 7 FIXTURES. Saturday, January 13. High Wator, 5.0 a.m., 6 2 p.m. "The Shvlowx," T ntonia Clu'j, 9.15 p.m. W ik of Prayer, V.M.C.A., 8.16 p.m. Sunday, January 14. High Wator, Ml a.m., 7.82 p.m. N. O. L. homeward mail dae. Monday, January 15. High Water. 6.4 5
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    172 7 TO -DAT. Batavia, Clioribon aod Samuranu Kdendale 8 pm Milacct, Port Swettenham and r. n.itiL" KUbh 8 pm Penan).' Hong Moh I pm BeiiyViKlU, Laboo&n Bilik, Ta' ljony Balii, Mcdan and I', n in^ V. dur Parra Ipm Iloilo and Maci'a Indradeo 4 pm Rangoon K/. Jibuti
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    Mail Steamer Movements.
    113 7 Tho Imp German rniil steamer Prinz Li \wi\i i. tr. II >nukon->at noon on Wednesday, the lU'.'i ni'-t.. atid may be expected to arrive here M B a.m. to morrow S!ie will probably be despatched for Europe on Monday, at noon. L«FT BnOtfOU. Dc» IK LoXDOM. At:i:ivh>.
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    SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
    490 7 Latest Arrivals. Arcadia, <>er. str. 3412 tons, Captain Itarcham. Lan 13, From Bombay, -I*n B. O.c. mail and p. I. A Coy. For Shanghai Jan 11. W. Boribat, Siam. fctr. 352 tons, Capt Hoick, Jan 12. From Bangkok, Jan H. Nil Kast Asiatic Coy. Left For Ktlan.an. Jan
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    Vessels at Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour.
    105 7 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Day. TANJONG PAGAR Bast Wharf Basik— Nil. Bast W. Suction No. I— Vide Hcderlaoden, I Shims Wharf Van Noort. T iroba. Main W. S«ot. No. 2— X. Willem 111, SeaDR B—Aiubrin.8 Aiubrin. Oboon. 4 Rendoran. s— Nil.
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    LOCAL PASSENGER LISTS.
    59 7 Arrivals Per steamer Cyclop", Jan 11. From Mamli. Dr. de Fonlk, Messrp. D. Livingston and W. E. Voigt, Per steamer Wilhelm. Jan 13.— From j Samirang. >!'. J. HenderpOD. Per steamer Perek, Jtn 13 I-'rom Telok j Anton v^a ports. Hon. F. \V. Collins, Meßsrp. I J.
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    60 7 At -logja, at the end of this munth. a meeting will bo bald by the directors of the Sed.-Indie AgriealtaHU Syndicate, to discuss and fnti-idiT an existiu" scheme of holding an International Itubbcr Congress in Java ne\t year. The Locomotief learn- that the Director <>f Agriculture has associated himself with
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    66 7 The December Army Orders state lli.it officers of tin BtCWOt, I eylou. China anil Iliiiiykniin. Mauritius, South Africa, Straits Settlements or Wist Coast of Africa commands, who proceed to places in neighbouring countries, will, if ro proceeding on sick leave, on ordinary leave for 61 days in a year, or
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    Finance & Commerce.
    259 7 Finance Commerce. EXCHANOB. SINOAPOBI, JaM'AKY lit 1812 OmLomdoii Buk I to|i 8/4 j Demand w a/4,", Private 6 m/i 2/4,3 8 m/i 2/44 On Oi»m«i— Bank d/d m 288, Private a n>/» 342| Oh Fuxi- Bask d/d 204 Private 8 m/» m. 2(9 O» Iwdu— Baok T. T. 174* Private
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  • TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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      MINING.
      161 7 Issue 12 Value 10 10 Belal Tin 10 10 Brnan« 10 10 Konaboi £1 41 KintaTin £1 ill Labai Minee 10 10 Malacca Tin 6/. 6/- Pahang Corse 1 £1 £1 Pengkalen £1 41 Posing Bahro £1 41 Putting Lanu 10 10 Rahman Hyd. 41 41 w»hm*n 1 in
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      RUBBER.
      592 7 1 8 BUD 5 Value Boyers. Stilus 2/- Alla^ar 4/- 4/8 2/. 2/- Anglo-Mai* j 18/1;. 18,9exdiv 2/- 2/. BatangMaihka 2,4* 2,9 41 41 Batu CaveB 10.2.6 10.12.0 £1 41 Batn Tiga 4.8.0 4 8.0 £1 £1 Bakit Kajanti 2.1S.0 2.17.6 £1 £1 Bakit LinUng 8.10.0 B.15.C 2/- 2/-
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      GENERAL.
      122 7 Value Bayers Selleta. 10 10 Baah-ri nnm Smelim* 10.00 10 1 800 £1 48 Bleeirio Tramway* 6 8/9 10 10 Ftostr k Ncave 47 0J 47 5) 100 Howartb Brskioe 17. iO 100 7% Pro: 91.00 100 100 Kat* Hro, lLi. 180.00 100 100 8% Cam. Pie". com 10
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      DEBENTURES.
      47 7 Bay era Sellers Spore Munieipa! 4|% of 1007 •1,900,000 7% Spore Municipal 4^% o(1009 11.030,000 7% 9 ",,pm Spore Municipal 4% 1002,900 par Buyers Belle is Howarth Brakine 8% 1600,000 pM Riloy. Harare*vos 8% 1384,000 I. Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £800,000 Spore Municipal 6 11,878,000 acm
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      56 7 True Test of Merit. You jiul^c a man not by what he promises lv do, but by what he km done. That is the only true test. Cliutulx'rhiin's Cough ltcmc«'y j"d};«l by this standard has no superior. People eviry where speak of it iv the highest terms of praise. For
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      255 7 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. .Lan 15 —At Rilty lUrgreavrb a Co, Ltd. Read >•.. General Engineer's at '2.?0. Jan 23. At silfriom, fret-hold property, known as Siglap Kstate, at ftjfc H. L. Coghlan and Co. Jin 17.— At salerocm, 8> £1. Tongra Rubber K state fully paid ordinary Vendor's
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      396 7 sBoer Wobaeeo J "SPRINGBOK" J Finest Quality Genuine Magaliesberg Tobacco MAKUKACTI'BKI) IN THK In 4-oz. linen bags. Tl*clllSVclcll B Oil U I Oa OBTAINABLE AT i Per Bag JOHN UHLE CO., LD., 1 AND ROBINSON CO. THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO., LTD., Kuala Lumpur, Klang, Port Swettanham, Ipoh SUPPLIES OF
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      192 7 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED. FOR PENANG, MADRAS AND NEGAPATAM. The Company's Steamer TAROBA, 8,300 tons, G. M. Symmers, Commander, will be despatched for the above ports on Thursday, the 18th inst., at 6 p.m. She has excellent accommodation for first and second-class passengers. Terms and rates of freight
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      34 7 RAVENSWAY CO., UNDERTAKERS. SCULPTORS AND MARBLE MERCHANTS. Established 1881). MONUMENTS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION ALWAYS IN STOCK. From $25 upwards. METALIQ WREATHS FROM CHO CE MAKERS At Moderate Prices. 187, ORCHARD ROAD. TEL NO. TIT
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    The Straits Times. SATURDAY, JANUARY 13. RADICALS AND POLICY.
    1145 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, JA NUARY 13. RADICALS AND POLICY. The pure Radical is one of the worlds wonders. He objects to a big army and navy because he says that such things are provocative ot war. He objects to agreements which have the avoidance of war as their chief
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    26 8 Owing to the Victoria Theatre being occupied on Monday afternoon, the Philharmonic practice fixed for that day is postponed till tho following Monday, at 5.15 p.m.
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    36 8 The return of tho rainfall at Kuala Selan gor lor December shows l:l.:!2 inches, while that at Klang for the same period was IM4 inches, the greatest fall at Klang being 4.65 inches on December 13.
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    8 8 Kabies lins c«wd to exist in Hrisn, Malacca.
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    13 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 7 and on page 10.
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    13 8 (Quarantine restrictions against the port of Hatavia, on account of cholera arc withdrawn.
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    24 8 The Service in Knglish at the .Tohorc Church will be conducted by the ltev. -I. A. B. Cook on Sunday at M 0 a.m.
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    31 8 A Sinhalese man, who was a deck passenger from Singapore to Colombo by the steamer Miya/.aki Maru, diod on board on January 2 of malarial fever, and was buried at sea.
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    24 8 Appraisers' licences have boon granted in Malacca to Messrs. William M. Simc, Herbert M. Darby, Alexander McKenz'e, Sydney \V. Moorhouse, and Henry d'Ksterrc Darby.
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    24 8 It is notified iv tho (Government Gazette that -Mr. A Milthorp, assistant Superintendent, 'handii and Liquors Hevenue, Malacca, has been dismissed the Government service.
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    31 8 A chess match has been arranged between the Singapore Chess Club and the Straits Chinese Recreation Club to bo played at the V.M.C.A., on Monday, the 15th iust., at I p.m.
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    37 8 a Government Bill to amend the Bankruptcy Laws, at home printed now for the sake of discussion, gives the Board of Trade power to prosecute in certain cases and makes insolvency due to gambling a criminal offence.
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    38 8 I'nder the heading Giant Policemen, the I )aily Mail Over-Seas Edition, says Seven policemen, all over six feet in height, recently belonging to the Metropolitan Police, have just arrived in Singapore to join the force there.' Names please.
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    37 8 I'iiorio leaving the Calcutta Racecourse on January the King announced to the Race Stewards his intention to give a hun-dred-guinea Cup annually to bo called tho King- Emperor's Cup to he raced for in the cold weather.
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    38 8 Mtssrs. Fradellc and Young, of RegentStreet, London, took a photograph at the recent Straits Settlements dinner. The larger portion of the comjutn present are easily recognisable, and the picture will make an interesting addition to many photographic collections.
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    48 8 Inited Empire for DMMMsi is a full and interesting number of the Royal Colonial Institute Journal. Dr. Parkin's True Imperialism is a fine paper, and Policing Empire is good and forcible. More useful locally is Mr. Thomas 11. BefcTl oi F.xpansion of British Interests in the Malay Peninsula.
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    54 8 Messrs. Guthrie and Co. inform us that they have received cable advice from their London house that the directors of Galang Besar Rubber Plantations, Ltd., have declared an interim dividend of 5 per cent, in respect of the current financial year, ending June :s<), l'.llj. aud that such dividend is
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    61 8 Thore was a crowded house at the Theatre Royal last uij>ht. when the Star Opera company stageil a Malay drama entitled I'lcrni:' Sh.'l <1 in. The company was strcngthi ned by ten new actors and actresses from Hntaiia To-night, iv honour of Mr. Cheong Koou Song's ilhc proprietor) mother's birthday,
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    68 8 Messrs. Mclchers and Co. write from Hongkong respecting the action which it was reported had been brought by the Norddcut si Ik i Lloyd against the China Borneo Company. They kindly explain that the matter was between the two compradores of the respective firms and was a matter of a
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    67 8 The receipts of the Austrian Lloyd iv October, 1911, amounted to MSijWB kronen, being a decrease of 129,699 kronen compared with October last year. The receipts for the first in months of 1911 showed a total of 28,576,94:! kronen, bcinc an increase of ti I.l. .'HiV kronen as compared with
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    69 8 The cruiser Monmouth, Captain Lmrcnce E. Power, M.V.0., will complete her present commission on the China Station iv March next, and will be recommissioned for further service in the same waters. The Moumouth was recommissioned at Colombo on Maivh 12, 1910. for her present spell of service, and prior to
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    94 8 A meeting of tho Borneo Mission Associa tion was held on December 21, at the Church House, London, to welcome the Bishop of Labuan aud Sarawak. The Bishop said that their two chief needs wero a new Archdeacon and a new launch. In order that the latter might be provided,
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    134 8 Toiiioh railway station, tho other day, was the scene of a sad and distressing accident. Two Malay women passing along tho line near the station MM across the mangled body of an elderly Tamil woman lying close to tho metals. They reported their tiud to tho pointsman on duty, who,
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    396 8 Mr. H. M. Darby has lxvn nominate 'l by the Governor to be a Municipal Commissioner for Malacca. Sir .1. West Xi Igcway, li.CM.i is tr.iv.l ling to Singapore on IhsOemsa mail sU.un. rDerfllingcr due licrc MKt Bstardk] M*. Donald Miller, of Messrs. Itiloy liar greaves and
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    The Kuala Refloated.
    37 8 Satisfactory uewshas MM ■Wsfoai b\ the Straits Steamship Company to the eCstt tbat their steamer Kuala, which went ashore on Socotra, on November 19. has been it float ed and is proceeding to Itomb.ty.
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    Hongkong and Shanghai Bank.
    73 8 The local manager of the Hongkong aud Shanghai Banking C. v ■>-. hi 1 i has neeiwd a telegram from his head offlca in Hongkong stating that, subject to amlit, the '..ink dividend for the hall ,v- rii.lcd I>. < abai :tl, 1911, will probably V
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    Harmston's Circus.
    64 8 Colonel Bob Love, who celebrated Ins sixty-second birthd; y yesterday nnd who has been in "the business for forty live years, informs us that Kariuston's Circus has been performing iv Calcutta and will now visit some of the other great Indian cities prior to ciiiburkirg at Karachi en
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    Local Ship on Rocks.
    172 8 information was received in BfaMßM*6 IBM last night to the effect that the local steamer Ban Leong was on the rocks near Pulau Maka.i, a Dutch island about four hours' steam from Singapore. The Itau Leong was on her way from Singapore to Baiidjermassin yesterday. The
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    The Shadows.
    177 8 Tho second perforinauco of Tin: Shadows will take place iv tin TsotOßJa Club at MS tit wigtrt. and all who duuied theimclw s the pleasure of seeing Ujc show un Thursday ui^ht should make a ]H>int of nUh tin- l.ust opportunity :md s. <in^ it tciui^lit. Tha post-
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      152 8 Famous \A/HISKY Brands r P O LO /Jf fU ii < %&MhmS r\l, >" Nacgregor.CalobeouC Gl scow s 4^-gj 10ND0K CIASGOW. Suppliers of Scotch Whisky to The House of Lords, The House of Commons, and to the Houses of Parliament, Canada. SOLE AGENTS: Caldbeck, Macgregor Co. SUN BRAMD STERILIZED MILK
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      221 8 YOU LL BE DELIGHTED WITH OUR ALL-STAR PERFECT PICTURE PROGRAMME To-Night, 2nd Show, 9.!I0 to 11 pin. THE GREAT ITALIAN HYDROPLANE. (Cosmopolitan Film). A film showing a most remarkable invention of modern tiuieH, successfully manipulated by its inventor— a Right well worth witnessing. 11l THE LIFT. Produced by Thanhoaser Co.
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    THE FRENCH CRISIS.
    129 9 THE PREMIERSHIP REFUSED BY M. DELCASSE. Difficulties Increasing. Kbctbr's Tblkoram. London, January IS. RMtat wires from Paris that in view of the probability of M. Bourgeois declining the prciiiicrsliip on account of ill health it is < xjiccted that President I'allieres will summon M. Delia Loud. hi.
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    Mongolia.
    185 9 MORE DETAILS OF THE RUSSIAN POLICY. Intention to Occupy Denied. Dbh Ostasiatischb Lloyd Tblsoram. Berlin, January 11. >l. Petersburg correspondent says l!i:ssia lias advis<d the Mongols to come to an understanding with China. The Uiissiau Consul at I rga prevented tlie .1. sti uctiiii of tht; telegraph line from
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    German Elections.
    159 9 SOCIALISTS AND THE MODERATE COALITION. The Kaiser's Keen interest. Reutm'i Tuwjul London. January 1-. II iier wires fum Merlin that the weather l.;wniis,- record p ill ill the elections for the l.'eichstag today. K\cit< •metlt is keen. The Socialists are most active aud hnvc issued niili -sloes which
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    THE TRIPOLI WAR.
    96 9 Kbctkh's Tklkoram. London, January l-f. A message from liome says the cruiser l'it«liuoiiU- and two destroyers have destroyed BOTH Turkish -uuboats and captured an armed yacht oil Kmi'iida after a stubborn n -istanee. linns and oilier trophies were also capland. The warships were spat.-h. d to intercept
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    BIST OF A PREMIER.
    52 9 Memorial to Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman. Hkutrr's Tklegram. London, via Durban. January 12. A bronze bust of Sir Henry CampbellBannei man has been erected by Parliament in Westminster Abbey. It was unveiled without ceremony and placed in a niche in the nave alongside the monument to
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    SIAM JEWEL THEFTS.
    22 9 Rfxtkr's Tklkgrav. London, January IS. Paul de Itnsock, charged with receiving stolen jewels in Siam, has been agaiu remanded.
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    GERMAN COLONIES.
    58 9 Dkr Ostasiatischb Lloyp Teleoram. Berlin, January 11. Grand Duke Adolf Friedrick of Meckcn-buig-Strelitz is repeatedly mentioned as the probable Governor of German East Africa. Recently, in the presence of the German Emperor and Emr.cs.- he spoke on the expeditiou to the Africar interior. He recommends the building of
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    RUSSIA AND CHINA.
    41 9 Dkr Ostasiatische Lloyd Telegram. Berlin, January 11. A St. Petersburg re[iort says that the negotiations between the Russian Consul and the Chinese Plenipotentiary arc proceeding favourably. Kussia is entirely satisfied with Chinas rcidiuess to meet the linssian dein.ind-..
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    LONDON RUBBER PRICES.
    48 9 (Fbom a Malacca Corbbspondbnt). Malacca, Jauuary 12. Information has been received by Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the price of fine Para in London yesterday was 4,.~> per lb., value. The price of best plantation rubber is quoted at .*>, business done. The market is steady.
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    SELANGOR RUBBER AUCTION.
    52 9 .Fuom OCR Own OhwNMR) Kuala Lumpur, January l'J. The first rubber auction was held today. Mr. W. I". Nutt made a speech at tho opeuing. Prices Smoked s'neet 12 U Sheet crepe IMOtofMI No. 1 sheet ISfl to *2:i". Fine crepe MM Scrap KM Lump scrape 150
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    ALLEGED BREACH OF TRUST.
    81 9 Serious Charges Against a Penang Manager. (Faoa Ona Own OaMHNanur.) Penang. January 12. (instav Wessels, acting manager of Bebr .v Co.. merchants, has been arrested on a warrant at the instance of the firm on two charges of breach of trust in respect of Holland S.'S.OOO.
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    MALACCA RUBBER PLANTATIONS.
    273 9 New Offices at Malacca Officially Opened. (•n Saturday last the Malacca l.'ubber Plantalious Limited gave a tiffin lin conjunction with the Chartered Caul; whose |ininis.s occupy a portion of the hniMingi in honour of the opening of their new offices at Malacca. Tiffin was served in the
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    24 9 An anonymous donor has offered the University of London 1.10,000 to build schools of architecture, sculpture, aud eugenics in connection with the University College.
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    Colonial Cricket.
    136 9 AUSTRALIA'S BAD START IN THIRD TEST MATCH. Foster's Magnificent Bowling. iFhom Ouu Own Corrksi-ondkht.) Colombo, January 12. The third test match began in glorious weather. The English team was the same as that at Melbourne. Hill won the toss and batted first. Foster bowled magnificently, liausford early in
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    48 9 Recter's Telbokam. London, via Durban, January 12. The third test match commenced at Adelaide yesterday in fine hot weather. The attendance was good and the wicket was perfect. Australia made 133 runs. Foster took live wickets for thirty-six runs. England made 49 runs without the fall of wicket.
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    MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.
    767 9 Friction Over Management of the Theatre. The new members of the Municipal Commission took their seats at the board yesterday. The full attendance comprised Mr. F. •I. li<illifax. President Messrs. A. W. Rean, T.tn Kheam Hock, Chia Keng Chin, I. Moss. Dr. S. C. Yin. and the Hon.
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    The Rubber Industry.
    1061 9 LIMITED DEALINGS IN FINE HARD PARA. Company Reports and Dividends. The follow in.; information relating to the rubber industry is taken from the L. and 0. Express, of December M The market for Para has been dull, with little doing. Hard Fine on tho spot and Dec.
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    POSITION IN PERSIA.
    65 9 Partition an Impossible Policy. Rbutkk's Tkleobam. London. Jauuary 12. Teheran massages say that Mr. Sinister has left for Enropc. Ho has issi, -d a statement in which he expresses the opinion that the new commission is unlit to conduct tLe treasury administration. The commission has resigned, aud
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    NEW SINGAPORE RUBBER CO.
    835 9 The Suggested Joint Local Dollar Flotation. The annual general meeting of the New Singapore Kubber Company, Ltd., was held at tho offices, Commercial I'nion Buildings, yesterday, under the presidency of Mr. A. Diehn, other directors present being Messrs. F. Kilian, and W. R Rowland. In moving
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    A Child and the King.
    71 9 The Englishman says that when the King was in Ncpaul he gavo away a number of Christmas presents, especially to children. Amongst tho recipients was little Miss Manners Smith, aged about five, the daughter of tho llcsiid vi. When sho received her present at the
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    53 9 The steamer Dovro, of I.l*l tons gross and 732 tons net register now trading in the Far East, has been purch&sod by Messrs. Urunsgaard, Kjosterud and Co., Dram. She was built at Dronthcim in 1806, with dimensions 225-4 ft. by 335 ft. by 186 feet. Her late owner was Mr.
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    THE KING AND INDIA.
    118 9 MESSAGE TO THE BRITISH PREMIER. Royal Heart's Wish Fulfilled. KkUTKH's Tr.LKORAM. London, January 12. The Kiug lu.s telegraphed to Mr. Asquith that he is rejoiced to learn from all sources that the success of the visit to India has exceeded all expectations. All classes, rues and
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    Labour Troubles.
    220 9 ADMIRALTY STOCKING NAVAL FUEL. More Warnings From the Labour Leaders. fanm'i Ti tMa vi. London, via Durban,. lanuaiy 12. The miners' ballot returns generally indicate a six to one vote in favour of a strike. A labour demonstration at Crook was addressed by Mi. Henderson aud olhcr labourites.
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    CHINESE REVOLT.
    67 9 Republic Proclaimed at Kuldja. tl| I*" T'KLKMtAM. London, via Durban. January 12. Messages via St. Petersburg say that Hal Chinese revolutionaries h.ive seized the arsenal at Kuldja. in Chinese Turkestau, and have killed four hundred Manchus and proclaimed the Republic. The Japanese Government has refused to assist the
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    FEDERAL FRICTION.
    62 9 Kkutir's Tblkoba*. London, via Durban, January 12. Kuiitcr wires from Itio Janeiro that the State Government of I'.ahia is refusing to act on the judgment of the Federal Court granting w rit of habeas corpus in favour of certain Opposition deputies. The fort bombarded and destroyed a government
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    THE NEW YORK FIRE.
    57 9 Kbdtek's Telegram. London, via Durban. January 12. Now York messages say that sixty millions sterling worth of securities have been removed from the vaults of the burned out Equitable building. There are still eighty millions worth in the vaults, inaccessible at present beneath the debris, but
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    QUEEN WILHELMINA.
    29 9 RkUTKU's Tf.I.Ki.UAM. London, via Durban, January 12. Qua Wilhelmina continues absent from State functions, and reports pointing to the probability of an interesting cut art! gaining ground.
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    NAVAL WAR STAFF.
    24 9 Rki-tkh's Tklkckam. London, January l.'l. Mr. Churchill has give! up bis official resilience for tlio use of tlio Naval W'.u Staff.
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      683 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, After leading tin- letter from A Subscriber wliirh MRM in tlic Straits Times of the llllli instant. I am at a loss to underst.iml what "ii subscriber means. His Intention m.-iv Im', I prmm, to call tbe attention of the
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    Rubber Company Exposures.
    133 10 Il i- obvious from the exposures m.iiV as a result of several reports of local rubber companies in tin Straits that London by no UMIU bad a monopoly of hasty and ill consiilcreil llotat imis during the boom period, says thuL.aiuU'. Kxpress. Peoplcon the spot might rntson.ibly
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    31 10 A Mttti ..f line films is being shown at the Maiima Hall where 18 pictures are screened nightly. The (iuuuiont (iraphic, as an illustrated record i.f news, is of the best.
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    F.M.S. RUBBER EXPORTS.
    190 10 Figures For the Twelve Months Of 1911. Wo have received from the Commissioner of Trade an Customs and advance copy of the comparative statement of cultivated rubber exported during the years 1011 and I 1010 which is as follows:— Of tho rubber exported from Solangor during I
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    Royal Asiatic Society Journal.
    273 10 Tlii' December number of the Journal of the Straits branch of the Koyal Asiatic Society has been issued iind is full "of interesting articles. Dr. llanitsch, the acting hon. secretary, writes an obituary notice of the late Hon. \V. I). I Janus who was one of
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    380 10 St. Andrew's Cathedral. (Sunday, January 14, 1912.) tticoxo Scxdav v mi: Ermun, 7 a.m.— Matins. First Lesson Is.u.ih LV. Second Lesson S. Matthew VIII. I H. Hymn 169. 7.45 a.m.— Holy Commcnios (Ch.ih\li. ■-K.it in. Service ...Simper. Hymn at Offertory ...si. 11} inn at Communion ...537. Hymn at
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    787 10 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning, Singapore, January 13, 1912. Messrs. Lyali and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning Norn Value. Bayers. Sellers. 3/- Allagar 8,9 4/4 2/- Options 1 6 ML 1 Anglo-Java 6 1 7/--1 Anglo-Johore 7/6
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    49 10 The tobacconist bad a cough bo bad, He looked as pale as Death Hia pipes were staffed, he only puffed,' He couldn't draw a breath. He looked a weed out up indeed, And thought he'd soon bo clay," But Peppermint Core, that remedy pare, Drove ills and doubts away.
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      67 10 Gordon's Gin is a household word, and its merits are teH'.ified by discriminating tluuMndx throughout tho world, Gordon's Dry is THE Oin par oxceMeocn for cocktail-*, and those who have not tasted it have miiwd tbe very essence of all tuut niakus a perfect cocktail. ASK FOR GORDON'S "OLD TOM
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      534 10 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. STEKO TYPIST WANTED. Wanted at once, junior Steno-Typikt foi Penang. Apply witb testimonials to U. 8., c/o Straits 'finite. 18-1 161 BILLET WANTED. Wanted, a bi let by Planter, 5 years' expeiionco in Coconutn and Rubbtr, Tontimocialsfrom Home aodCey'on. Atprrsent in chaise of Urge Coconut Estate. Fibre snd
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      364 10 Raffles Ifii Hotel. Special TO-NIGHT. VICTORIA THEATRE Commencing Tuesday, January 18. THE GREATEST EVENT IN THE DRAMATIC HISTORY OF SINGAPORE. MAURICE E. BANDMANN Presents The Famous London Actor-Manager Mr. MATHESON LANG MISS HUTIN BUTTON Frcm the Ljci urn Theatre, London, A fresh from tbeir Phenomenal Success in Africa India THE
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    A Master of Magic.
    1662 11 RETIREMENT OF MR. JOHN NEVIL MASKELYNE. Campaign Against Spiritualism. To tho many thousands of Londoners to whom the name of Maskelyno has becomo a household wonl, the news that Mr. John Nevil Maskclync has decided to tako a loss active part in tho entertainments at St.
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    THE DREAM OF INVENTORS.
    652 11 Endeavours to Record Sound by Photography. To photograph the human voice has long been the dream of inventors. To do away with the intermediary of stenographers, by enabling dictation to be fixed automatically, is indeed a fascinating idea likely to appeal to many minds. Fancy all
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    TREATMENT OF WORKERS.
    1010 11 Remedies for Unrest in the Labour World. Some interesting suggestions concerning labour unrest and its remedies were made at a dinner, held in the Criterion Restaurant, of the Imperial Industries Club, when the discussion of the subject, adjourned from a previous dinner, was resumed. Sir George Wyatt
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    75 11 In H.B.M.'s police court, at Shanghai, on December 29, before Mr. G. W. King, A. J. Kent, a tea expert, was charged on remand with fraudulently converting three sums of money, entrusted to him by Reid, Evans and Co., to his own use. The amounts in question were Tls. 2,0f>1.93,
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    RUNNING THE GAUNTLET.
    1141 11 An Englishman's Adventures in Siberia. Mr. Richardson L. Wright, described as the only Englishman who has ever travelled into through, and out at the other side of Siberia without a passport, writing in the Evening Standard, says I see that Captain Webster, master of the British barquentine
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    Charterhouse.
    1721 11 HISTORY OF AN INTERESTING FOUNDATION. Famous Pupils of the School. It is only a stone's throw from Aldersgatestreet, little or no distance from the busy markets round about Great Smithfield, yet it is a haven of peace and rest for sixty old men, gentle by birth, frequently distinguished by
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    A MASONIC TEMPLE.
    487 11 A New Home for the Freemasons of England. The Freemasons of the Grand Lodge of Kn^land are projecting a great Masonic Temple for London to <s>st 650,000, which shall be worthy of the craft, of which the Duke of OMMMMRM is Grand Haste, Already the project lias
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    Anglo-Java Rubber.
    1203 12 ACTION AGAINST THE VENDORS SETTLED. Material Financial Benefit. An extraordinary general meeting of the Anglo .lava Kiibber and Produce, Limited, was held ou December 14, at Winchester House, Old Broad Stieet, K.C., for the purpose of receiving information as to the terms of the settlement of the proceedings
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    LUMUT ESTATES.
    876 12 Rubber Obtained Largely in Excess Of the Estimate. The socond annual general meeting of the Leant ltubber Kstates, Limited, was held on Heeember 14, at the London Chamber of Commerce, Oxford Court, Cannon Street, Sir William Ailamson, C.M.O. (the I'hainiiani. presiding. The Chairman said The accounts explain themselves
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    Bluejackets Storm a Stage.
    218 12 A recent ptrtOMMMa at music hull in Portsmouth ended in a riotous sceue, the Daily NeWl says, the stage having been stormed by btnejaeketa, who took charge of tin- prooMdma until the curtain ML 'I'irio Miynki. a Japanese jijitsu wrestler, who is touring the hulls, was
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    Alma Estates.
    2305 12 THE INVESTMENT OF WORKING CAPITAL. Deal in Senawang Shares. The second annual meeting of the Alma Estates, Ltd., was held on December 22, at the offices of the company. 88, Canton lioad, Shanghai. Mr. E. T. Byrne presided, and, in the course of his remarks, said ln regard
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    90 12 Tin general meeting of shareholders iv the Osaka Shoscn Kaislia was to bo held at the Osaka KnUai'lii on January 7. The accouuts for this half-year which havo beon submitted to a meeting of tlio directors shows gross receipts amounting to ¥7,1)14,000, and expeuditurc amounting to V~i,(U2,000, leaving a balance
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    THE "JUBILEE PLUNGER."
    1007 12 The Strange Career of a Notorious Spendthrift. Many and strango are the ways of earning fame, and famo itself has no limit to its forms, but the death of Ernest Benzon, at the age of 46 years, is a reminder that for two years of his life
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    Chewing-Gum Discarded.
    140 12 The U.S. Navy Department has decided to issue an order directing that chewing-gum be no longer carried in ships' stores for sale. Thi.-i action will bo taken upou tho recoruniendation of Captain William t. Fullaui, as follows: "I beg to recommend that chowing gum bo stricken from the
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    Outward Bound.
    645 12 PASSENGERS EXPFXTED TO ARRIVE. Tho following passenger bookings to tho Straits aro taken from the London ami China Express received by the must recent mail. It should bo iiiiilcrstn.i.| that, in Homo instance**, bookings may be provisional ami that int. ml inn passengers may alter their arrangements subsequent
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    A NELSON LETTER.
    469 12 Interesting Discovery At West Hartlepool. A We-t Ilartlcpool MMBMSM has discovered amongst soi Id pipers a letter apparently written by Lord Nelson. Then is reason to believe in the authenticity of the document, which, addressed to Thomas Lloyd. Ks.|., and dated January X, IT.M, reads as follows
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      207 13 MARTELL'S BRANDY In England more Martell's Three- Star Brandy is sold than any other Brandy In London more than three times the quantity of Martell's is sold than any other brand of bottled Brandy. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL DEALERS. SOLE AGENTS FOR STRAITS SETTLEMENTS AND F.M.S. Adamson, Gilfillan Co Ltd. SINGAPORE.
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      49 13 MS. Cowan Now doing business on the forthcoming PENANG RAGES Run January 23, 1912. TREBLE EVENT Races 5, 7 and 8 DOUBLES Any 2 Races ALSO STRAIGHT-OUT ON ALL EVENTS. Price list can be seen at the Office, No. 0, The Arcade. Phone 1201. Tel. "Facility," Singapore. 11l a
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      335 13 A. W. Tully, TIN MINING COMMISSION AGENT, Is now doing basin .>ss on the forthcoming PENANG RACES Run January 23, 25 27. trebuTevent 3, 7 and 8 3,000 to 45 DOUBLES ON ANY TWO EVENTS STRAIGHT-OUT ON ALL EVENTS. Price List can be eeen at the Office, 11, THE ARCADE.
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      350 13 CONOLITE FLOORING AND DECKING Used by the Admiralty Can be laid over old floors Admirable for Bathrooms. PRICES ON APPLICATION. ZINGESSOL Washable Distemper. The very best of all. SUITABLE SHADES STOCKED Prices on Application. SOLE AGENTS: PATERSON, SIMONS CO., LTD. MAKE YOUR MONEY BUY ITS UTMOST We offer you the
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      476 14 INSURANCE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COLIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, INGAPORB. Board off Dlreotort. G. A. Dehriok, Esq., Chairman A. H. Fair, Esq., Managing Director. Pitib Fowlh, m.b., 0.m., Cbiel Med. OfficerF. M. Elliot, Esq. Rev. N. J. Couvbicb. Tow Noan Pan, Bsq. Om» 8oo» Tits, Bsq. KhooSian Tarn, Bsq.
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      321 14 INSURANCE. HOME LIFE INSURANCE CO.. LTD. Ot China. Head Office, 51a, Kiangse Rd Shanghai. To tbi Chinisi Gintlimin of Sinoapori REMEMBER that it is tbe UNEXPECTBD that is always happening in all parts of tbe world t The Homo Life issnes all sorts of policies to suit all sorts ot
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      525 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY BOTAL CHARTER Paid op Capital in 60,000 Shares of £20 each £1,200,000 Reserve Fund 41,026,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.H00.000 BANKBRS. National Bank of Scotland. The London City Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Accounts are opened and interest allowed
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      603 14 BANKING. THE IZE HAI TONG BANUNB AND INSURANCE CO.. LTD NO. 57 AND 68, KLING STRBBT. Established 1907. Capital paid np 114XW.000.00 Reserve liability ol proprietors 1,000,000.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. 1. Tarn Tick Joon A. Sm Ku Jam 3. Nam Kirn Sbmo 7. Tao Hoo Lai l 8. Laow Cbia
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      546 14 BALEB BY AUCTION. IMPORTANT TWO-DAY AUCTION SALE OF Exceptionally Pine Teak and Blackwood Furniture, Pianoforte, Organ, Pictures, Plants, Etc AT VILLA BERUEDORF," NO. Im, NASSIM ROAD, ON SATURDAY. JANUARY 13. AT 2 P.M. Comprising: Handsomely carved teak dining room and bedroom furniture, UPHOLSTERED DRAWING ROOM STJITK, TEAK CHINA CABINETS, bra«s
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    829 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. To the average hint purchaser any automobile is an automobile. He sees all makes and kinds and sizes varying in price from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. They all <*o skimming about and appear to be carrying their occupants
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    59 15 In the Boom of Coratnons Mr. Winston Chun-hill il'irst Lord of tin: Ailmiraltyi -ati (1, in reply to a question, that tin- supply <if BUtrkn ammunition iv the navy was never lielow US per cent, of the full outfit, while the coal was uever below two-thirds of the full supply.
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      332 15 AKROL JOHNSTON As Supplied to the War Office. 5-SEATED CAR COMPLETE 11.9H P. 53,000. IS. 9 H. P. $4,000. Ifi <i?ATT«'r) 14 SKATED U.P. LORRY COVERED VAN oJEKSnc I ""oGONETTE 16.0 $3,750 $4,000 $4,950 $4,900 FULL PARTICULARS FROM Central Engine Works, Ld, Cars in Stock for Immediate Delivery: 20 HP.
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      124 15 Try This for a Cold. Chamberlain's (_'ou«;li l!cmc<ly has won its great reputation and extensive sale by its remarkable cures of coughs, colds ami croup. It can be depended upon. Try it. Sold by all 1 >iKpensaries and Dealers. MITCHELL GARS, 1912. Tho car you onght to ha»o at tho
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      308 15 And the moment you fit CONTINENTAL TYRES down goes your TYRE-BILL Just make a try! THROUGH ALL DEALERS AND GARAGES FORD CAR SIZES IN STOCK. CONTINENTAL TYRE RUBBER CO., LTD l-A'd^SJcJ Telegrams: C lil PA DA DC Telephone: ViK-^O' CONTINENTA. OlllUHrUllE. 290. Stomalix I M ml A'-..!uiely Harmlew Digestion Tonic
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      125 15 De Dion Bouton NOW ON VIEW. AT THE STRAITS MOTOH GARAGE, ORCHARD ROAD. 1-9 H.P., 2-CYLINDER CHASSIS FITTED WITH 2-Seater Victoria Phaeton Body, painted Royal Blue upholstered in Blue. Due in a Few Days 1-14 H.P., 4-CYLINDER CHASSIS FITTED WITH 4-Seatet* Torpedo Body, painted Motor Smoke Grey upholstered in Royal
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      503 16 TUC "PITFY" FIRE It Ul I LA extinguisher: PROTECTS LIFE AND PROPERTY. JThe "CITEX" Is simple a pull and it is free, a bump, and it works. NOTHING TO PERISH. A cripple with one arm can use it. No solution to make up, no acid to handle. Water and a
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      395 16 WANTS. CHINESE INTERPRETER WANTED. Wanted, a Chinese Interpreter for travelling in F.M S Punang, etc. Apply Manager, The Dr. Williams Medicine Co. 12 1 18-1 BILLET WANTED. Wanted, by a grcd Shortbacd writer and Typist, billet in a gcod Office. Understands double entry bookkeeping and general offioe work. Present place
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      572 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. OFFICES TO LET. With immediate entry, fi st and second floors, No. la, Raffles Quay Apply Guthrie Co., Ltd. 1-4 n HOUSEB TO LET. "Bratbay' No. 15, GiUtcad Road. In excellent condition. Rent moderate. Apply to J. W. Uaffenden, 47, The Arcade. 612 a HOUBEB
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      469 16 NOTICES. F. M. S. GOVERNMENT NOTICE. INBPECTOR WANTED. Wanted, an Inspector under the Mineral Ores Enaetmt) t, calary £800 per annnm, rising to £440 by annual increments of £10, with a fixed aiiowanoe when on duty of £80 per annnm. 2 Successful applicant will be on probation for 12 montua
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      617 16 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT A CO. SHIP CHANDLERS ■•varaawat md Municipal Contractors Telephone No. 421. 106 109. Market Street THE AVER MOLEK RUBBER CO.. LTD. NOTICE Is hereby given that tbe dividend for the year ending October 81 1911, will be paid to shareholders on tbe Register on January 81, 1912.
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      520 16 NOTICES. MESSAGERIESS MARITIMES. By order of tho Board of Directory Mr. R. Delacotte ban been appointed to take charge of this Agency during my absence from the Colony. L. BRICARD, Agont. 10 1 16_1 THE BRITISH CORPORATION FOR THE BURVEY REGISTRY OF SHIPPING. Notice is hereby given that MESSRS. FITTOCK
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      224 16 Straits iDimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATHS.—Misoellanu ons wants of every description ar» inserted at tbe propaid rate of II per foot lines for one or two insertions, Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four licoa, II oach insertion For p.p.o. cards, on page 6, 12. Ihcb Suau Ratis are
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