The Straits Times, 7 November 1913

Total Pages: 16
1 16 The Straits Times
  • 13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.333 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 7. 1913. PRTCE 10 CENTS.
    13 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 158 1 THI CELKB RATED! White Horse! SCOTCH A U WHISK* Established 1743. KATZ BROS.' CHEAP SALE Now Proceeding. FOR 8 DAYS ONLY THORNYCROFT MOTORS ||S£3BH§jiiiJ|l§ij£ UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED, SINGAPORE. SPECIALITIES SLEDGE BRAND MILK. CONDENSED UNSWEETENED unsurpassed in Tea or Coffee. NATURAL STERILISED For all domestic purposes for which fresh milk is
      158 words
    • 231 1 THE SMARTEST SHAPE IN SINGAPORE. Our °est "Shikar" MT'i Mb^ Helmetis without doubt Jgl Sk the finest valne obtainf^~ *W e n Singapore. Coverf s witl] tbo bea quality \.t^£' WBBKX Drill oo a firm body, well IB" ventilated at tides and at I headband, fitted with I best fittings
      231 words
    • 229 1 Eternit Asbesios Slates. Sou Aorxts I ADAMGON.GILFIILANJ 4 CO., LTD. THE MOST RELIABLE MAKE OF UNSHRINKABLE UNDERWEAR. f^ THE "TWO STEEPLE BRAND. No. 813. Light Weight Pure Wool Singlet*, made from the /.1 i k\ finest yarno, very eoft and pleasant j-f\ fr tj the touch, short sleevep, I V
      229 words

  • 860 2 Li Hung Chang's Secrets. HIS APPRECIATION OF GENERAL GORDON. Chopping Trees With Gladstone. The great barrier that separatee the European from the people of the Far East is their strange gift of silence and secrecy. The Chinaman or the Japanese will smile blandly at you and agree courteously with all
    860 words
  • 163 2 "Extreme Provocation." The readiness with which some juries will, in convicting a prisoner, add to their verdict a recommendation to mercy is well illustrated by Mr. J. A. Foote, K.C., in bis admirable book, Pie Powder. A Cornish farmer found one morning a man lying asleep under bis hayrick. The
    163 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 365 2 Havp \'<hi t'lkfil l^^rwS IICIVC YuU IcllVvll vC^Cj/Iv <Jiml A 1^ T A M d^\ 1W TW ll ivH \m\ V A^ A BRAND I I I \ll j $£$r§^, fhe ideal invigorator for r^^^^ra yyr~Zy residents in hot climates Mj^One or two doses daily, counteract the\ j lassitude and
      365 words
    • 16 2 For colic and windy spasma. Take Woods' Oreat Peppermint Care. Sold everywhere. 80 cents a bottle.
      16 words
    • 609 2 DISTRESSING DAYB FOR A BEAUTIFUL 6IRL IN SAMPALOC. ll Relief and cure come with Dr. Williams Pink Mills. Entry into womanoood, unfortunately for many a young girl, is often announoed by periodical headache*, pains in back and loins, dark lines under dull eyes, loss of appetite, palpitation, and irritability. These
      609 words
    • 61 2 We Hold Fast to our REPUTATION for PURITY EXCELLENCE. Fraser Neave, Ltd. KELLY AND WALSH, LTD. j/ MOW READY THE English Chinese/™, Date-Block Imperial iQid X English V^^Malay and Chinese V^1914 DIARY 1914 READY SHORTLY. /KELLY AND WALSH, LTD. GLASS AND PORCELAIN RUBBER LATEX CUP. IN HALF LEMON AND FLAT
      61 words

  • 653 3 MR. SIDNEY LOW'S TRIBUTE TO LORD KITCHENER. Creating a Parliament." To The Fortnightly Review for October Mr. Sidney Low contributed an article on Lord Kitchener's Egypt." He gives a full, though necessarily condensed, account of the condi tions before the present administration, and shows how Lord Kitchener,
    653 words
  • 231 3 Governor Sulzer's Message to A Financier. Farther revelations were made at Albany, New York, on October 6, in the Snlzer impeachment trial. Mr. McGlone, secretary io Mr. A. A. Ryan, the financier, gave evidence regarding a hitherto undisclosed campaign contribution of £2,000, which, he said, he
    231 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 264 3 It is not a matter of indifference whether you take a trustworthy remedy, or one recommended ar "just as fmf A characteristic property of genuine Aspirin Tablets, for instance, is that they break up rapidly in water without stirring, whilst substitutes often do not and are consequently ineffectual. One might
      264 words
    • 90 3 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. When yon have a bad cold you want a remedy that will not only give relief, but effect a prompt and permanent care, a remedy that is pleasant to take, a remedy that contains nothing injurious. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy meets all these requirements, it acts on nature's
      90 words
    • 456 3 PIXOAP SccntleBa T«r Ihsmpoo. The ideal means of cleansing hair and M«ip and preserving and increasing the growth of tha Lair. Hfcampooing with Pizoap i« easy and delight ful, i it hi r at borne, in tho bath room or at the bair dressers and inexpensive, as a bottl. cf
      456 words
    • 367 3 RANEEOUNGB GLAZED STONEWARE. Drainpipes and Junctions. ALL SIZES STOCKED. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LD. f SPECIALLY DISTILLED FOR II KIM YIK HIN fc CO, g NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given, that Chop Kirn Tik Hin k Co." of Xo. 180, Jonker';street, Malacca, are the sole proprietors of the above Trade Mark,
      367 words

  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 505 4 STEAMER BAILINGB. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBN4NQ, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN. BQYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS. PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports. htcamors will leave Singapore on or about— MAIL LINES 1913 Homeward (for Europe). {Connecting at
      505 words
    • 502 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. nTyTk! JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO, i LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly servioe is maintained betweea Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail oontraet with the Imperial Japanese Government Tbo New Twin -sore w Steamers maintaining this servioe have been speoially designod and constructed, and are
      502 words
    • 751 4 STEAMER BAILIW6B. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Pahang, Berserah, Kretay, Paka, Tringgana, Bisat, Semera Baohok, Kelantan, Tabai, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Siogora Laoon, Kobsamai, Bandon, Langsnen, Takn, Chumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure a.s. BORIBAT Nov. 8 NO STEAMBR Nov. 9 Nov. 19 ••■.a. ASDANG Nov. 12
      751 words
    • 503 4 STEAMER SAIL-IMS HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. I AMD MQTSCI UMPPSQIIII fiIBTMES. IIIU NUM. Combined Servlo* The steamrea of these Com par Us maintain a regular service between Hiobarg Bremen Antwerp, Rottoidsm and Emden, aad the Straits, China amd Japaa. Homewards, they are despatched tortaightiy for Havre and Hamburg and onoe
      503 words
    • 648 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D L. NORDDEUTBCHER LLOYD. BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers this Company sail fortnightly frcm Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Said, Suez. Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtau, Nagasaki
      648 words

  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 374 5 CHUBB S SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., 13, COLLYER QUAY. FOR Kerosene Oil Engines THE IDEAL FUEL IS "CROSS" KEROSENE The Cheapest Refined Oil on the Market. "CROSS" will give you MORE POWER at a LOWER COST THAN ANY OTHER OIL. OBTAINABLE FROV! ALL DEALERS <•»
      374 words
    • 1284 5 I STEAMER SAILINGS. AUSTRIAN LLOYD UNDER MAIL WITH THE AUSTRIAN CONTRACT |,A^ GOVERNMENT New Monthly Fast Line, Trieste-Shanghai Krom and to Trieste and Venioe, oallim at Port Said, Sues, Adon, Colombo. Penang, -mgapcre H -nvkong and Sbanghsi. OUTWARD. HOMBWARD. Due to arrive on or abont Due to sail on or
      1,284 words
    • 589 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO.. LD. Mrtat lanrlaa to Japan via Mongkonj A Uaaghal aad to Calcutta via Paaar g from Magaaar* Taking cargo on thrrcgb Bills of Lr.i- or Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Obafoo (Tientsin, Newohwang, Yangtese Portt, mow tbe Philippines, etc., etc., etc. Steamers. Tons Comman.U; Boisota"
      589 words
    • 625 5 Lever's Genuine Carbolic Soap. For washing Clothes, Linen. Flannels, Blankets, Sheets, Bedding, Floors, Woodwork and Furniture. WHILE IT WASHES IT ALSO DISINFECTS It is a perfect Soap for use in Sculleries and Kitchens, keeping all sinks free from disagreeable smells and the rooms pure and fresh. Manufactured by I LEVER
      625 words

  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 401 6 ARtICLES FOR SALE. RUBBER STUMPS FOR BALE. B Minvala Ettate Port Licks^n. 8 6 9" MOTOR CYCLE FOR SALE. 1612 Bradbury Motor Cycle.', Perfect condition. Apply Be xN >. 89-, S. rails Time-. 6 11 IU TURNOUT FOR SALE. One palacquic. a (Jr. y Mare and a set of liirneHH,
      401 words
    • 425 6 GUAN KIAT CO.. SHIP-CHANDLERS, 17. Phillip Street. New Shipment Just Imported i Hubbuck's coloured paint oil and sundries, Screw Augers, American Axes, Cutting Pliers, Gas Pliers, Barbed Wire, Brass, ft Lead Wire, Copper Wire, Fire Bricks, Fire Clay, Hand Saws, Galvd Rivetted Buckets, Gauge Glasses, Adzes, Hand Hatchets, Iron Butt
      425 words
    • 307 6 FISH BRAND KEROSENE FISH .jik g^ 1^ tffe Per Case oL*s^&%k^ BRAND X vSSofllk M Mtfilflf of 2 Tins. 'y^BfifflgSSSr^ The Best Oil on tne Market for House Lighting. Trad* Mark. OBTAINABLE FROM CHOP CHIN HUAT HIN, 246, South Bridge Road. CHOP CHIN KWANG, 23, Circular Road. CHOP EE HIN,
      307 words
    • 224 6 JUST ARRIVED: The well-liked HABANA. CIGARS $3.50 per 100. LA MEXICAN A $2 per SO. FIVE STAR $3 per 50. Tbe veil known KUHLNANN'S PLOCKWURST in Rolatino, wbich can be kept (or months without ice, also A full linn t ptmi-iong and best Liquors, Wines and Beer. To be obtained
      224 words
    • 117 6 A Word to Wise Smokers Smoke the Cigarette which have made themselves famous throughout the world as the healthiest and most satisfying that money can buy. |ffl£lipirMktftf CIGARETTES. Packed in Patent Vacuum Tin*. No. 555. 50-60 cents. Manufactured in perfectly hygienic factories bg tfu ARDATH TOBACCO CO., Ltd., LONDON, ENGLAND.
      117 words
    • 38 6 Hair Restorer Non-Inflammable Toilet PARAFFIN. Violet Scented. Promotes the Growth of the Hair, Prevents and Cures Dandruff. Obtainable only at LANCASTER'S The European Hair Dressers, Europe Hotel Buildings. COUNTRY ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. WRITE OR WIRE Lancaster's Singapore.
      38 words

  • 160 7 FIXTURES. Friday, November 7. High Water, 6.8 a.m., 4.51 p.m N. D. L. outward mail due. Municipal Commission, 2.30. Saturday, November 8. High Water. 7.11 a.m.. 6.83 p.m Swimming Club Carnival, Lagoon Dock. Indian Christian Association Anniversary. B. I. outward mail duo. Sunday, November 9. High Water.
    160 words
  • 227 7 To-dat. Batu Pahat Mena 8 pm Malacca, P. Pickson, P. Swettenham and Ba^an Abbotsford Bpm P. Swettenham and Telok Anson Kinta 8 pm Malacca and Muar Lady Weld Bpm Modan Mcrkus 8 pm Bengalis. Labocan Bilik. Tan.ljong Balei and Mcdan V. Hogendorp 3 pm Djambi Donggala 4
    227 words
  • 296 7 Tii" Imp. German mail steamer Yorck left Punang at 1 p.m. yesterday, and may bo expected to arrive here at 6 p.m. to day. She will be despatched for Hongkong, Shanghai, Tningtau, Kobe and Yokohama, at 8 a.m. on Saturday, November 8. The B. I. Contract Packet
    296 words
  • 187 7 Latest Arrivals. Achilles, Brit. str. 4498 tons, Captain Thompson, Nov 6 From Liverpool, Oct 2. O.c. W. Mansfield 4 Co. For Hongkong. Nov 7. W. Bayan. Ger. «tr. 8006 tons, Capt Brehmer, Nov 6. From Hongkong. Oct 80. G.c. Behn Mcver Co. For Sabang, Nov 8. Rds. Oiang
    187 words
  • 93 7 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Day; TANJONO I'AGA K. Bast Wharf Basin Nil. W. Section No. Lite Sheers Wharf Nil. Main W. Sect. No. 2...Rheinfols. B. ..Nairn. 4...M1. 6. .Ni1. 6.. .Achilles, Istria. New Doce 7... (Under construction) West Wharv B...Chiengmai, Penang
    93 words
  • 114 7 Powell and Co. November 11. At saleroom, British steamer Qlanggi," at 2.80. November 11. At saleroom, freehold land together with twenty shophoose dwellings, at Tanglin Road, at 2.80. November 11. At saleroom, 22, freehold building allotments at Serangoon and Coronation Roads, at 2.30. November 12.— At The Central
    114 words
  • FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
    • 113 7 EXCHANGE Sinoapou, Kovcmbib 7, 1918. O» London Bank 4 m/« J Domand M 2/4* Private 8 m/l m. 2 4.. 8 m/B 3/4}) Oa OautAin Bank d/d 288} Private 8 in/8 24 1 4 On Finn Bank d/d 294* Private 8 m/a 801 Ok India..... Bank T. T. 174 f
      113 words
    • 158 7 OlHUATUBa, itUVBMUBB f, 1W10. Sambiet 6 00 do (Cube No. 1) unpioked 10.50 3opra Sundried m I.'I.IO do Mixed 13 00 ?epper, Black 18 80 do White 6% buyers 81 60 Sago Flour Sarawak 8.40 do Brunei No. 1 nom. 'earl Sago M 4.30 Coffee Bali m .iO.OO Coffee
      158 words
  • TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
    • 184 7 vXel »->- 10 10 Ampang 8.60 0.25 1 1 AyerWeng 1.C0 10 10 Belat 2.85 2.60 10 10 Bruang 0.60 0.85 10 10 Kawpar 10.00 10 10 Kanaboi 2.00 10 10 Kinta Association 13.00 14.00 £1 £1 KintaTin 1.16.0 2.0.0 £1 £1 Lahat Mine* 6.60 7.C0 10 0 Malayan
      184 words
    • 627 7 vSL% Bn y«- Seaen 2/- Allagai 1/8 2/8 £1 £1 Anglo Java 4/- I/- 3/- Anglo-Malaj -,7i 9/4 i/- 2/- Batang Malaka /0 1/1 El 41 Bata Tiga 2.2.0 2.12.6 norn 2/- Bekoh 1/El £1 Bukit Kajang 1.0.8 1.18.1 El £1 Bukit Lintang 8.0.0 8.10.0 norn II- 2/- Bukit
      627 words
    • 118 7 v3£l Bu^- BeUflM 41 41 B. Smelting Co. 15/0 17/£1 41 Prat 1.8.0 1.4.6 6/- 6/- Electric Tways 4/- 4/3 10 10 Fraeer Neave (2.00 100 Howarth Erskine 45 £0 100 7%Prel. 100.00 100 100 Kats Bro, Def 180.00 140.00 10 10 Maynard Co. 30.00 100 100 R. Hargrcavea
      118 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 196 7 Treatment for Dysentery. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by a dose of castor oil will effectually cure the most stubborn cases of dysentery. It is especially good for summer diarrhoea in children. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. To-Day You can obtain a bottle of what con
      196 words
    • 379 7 Sole Agents for RANSOME'S \\j^ SAW MILL Ajfl&* V *V\ V^\A Tel. Address: MACHINERY. (AfAjt^V -vannbr." %OVV" SANDERSON BROS.' 0 AND NEWBOULD S CIRCULAR SAWS (THREE CROWNS MARK). Huttenbach Bros. Go. SINGAPORE. Machinery Department. Telephone No. 352. AGENCIES; TANOVES LTD. KITSON LAMPS. BERRY'S RUBBER MACHINES. PRICE'S OILS. BT RAKER SQUIRE
      379 words
    • 126 7 THE SECOND BERIEB OF THE GREATEBT DETECTIVE FILM ZIGOMAR, THE EELS SKIN (Serial to tbe Town-Talked ■Zlgomar and Nick Carter ZIGOMAR who ba«, in the first series poisoned bimtulf when leaving tbe court, RESURRECTS and most EXCITING, THRILLING and sb.V SATIONAL ecfcnee follow. ZIOOMAR is the king of all crackumen.
      126 words

  • 1203 8 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7. THE COLOUR PROBLEM. Associated with the declining days of the year U a feature dUnding out prominently from numerous events which will add a conspicuous page to history. In no quarter of the world can peace be said to reign supreme. Socialistic problems are
    1,203 words
  • 29 8 Tbo smallest lady in the world," Mrs. Gensral Mite, continues to draw a stream of visitors to the tent in Beach Road where she is to be seen daily.
    29 words
  • 24 8 The barque Mohideen Bux is reported abandoned in lat. 15.18 N and long. 92.50 E and is dangerous to navigation. Mariners are warned accordingly.
    24 words
  • 25 8 During October 2,345,916 lbs. of rubber were shipped from Port Swettenham, against 16,673,907 lbs. in 1912; 0.539.H39 lbs. in 1911 and 6,886,394 lbs. in 1910.
    25 words
  • 28 8 Mr. P. A. Anthony, general manager of the F.M.S.R., met Mrs. Anthony who arrived in Penang by the steamer Sardinia, on Tuesday. They went up to the Crag.
    28 words
  • 36 8 London newspapers give a photograph of a miniature motor car which has been built to the order of the King of Siam. It is so small that the road tests had to be made by children.
    36 words
  • 30 8 The extraordinary general meeting of the Langkawi and Kuala Pandan Rubber Estates, Ltd., Penang, which was fixed for last Tuesday, was adjourned until Tuesday next as there was no quorum.
    30 words
  • 31 8 Messrs. Barker and Co. advise us of the following outputs for October Kinta Association, Limited. Tribute 226.12 piculs, mine nil. Kanaboi, Limited.— Tribute 171.10 piculs, mine 60 piculs, total 231.10 picols.
    31 words
  • 47 8 At the Harima Hall this evening the second of the Zigomar film series, entitled Zigomar the Eel's skin will again be shown. It is a thrilling story and should be the means of securing a large house. There will be other films including a fine Itala comic.
    47 words
  • 39 8 The executive of the Ghent International Exhibition has announced the completed list of awards to British exhibitors, who between them have received 200. The exhibitors placed Hors Concours number 12, amongst them being the P. and. O. Steamship Company.
    39 words
  • 50 8 Capt. A. Christiansen, manager of the liajah Hitam Coconut Company, recently encountered eleven elephants in ono herd close by the plantation. Hu went in pursuit and shot one at Sungei Man is, Lower Perak. The tusks of this fine specimen were 3 ft. 8 in. long and were very heavy.
    50 words
  • 84 8 A sad drowning case took place at Tanquerah, Malacca, on Saturday, the victim being San Teng Chiow, a pupil of the High School. It appears he and his little brother were bathing with the tide at its fuil. Espying a log of wood floating near by, Teng Chiow made for
    84 words
  • 129 8 Another Colonial Government is to erect offices iv the Strand, the Government of New Zealand proposing to acquire Nos. 418, 415, and 416, immediately west of the Adelphi Theatre. In this connection it is proposed to close a portion of Houthcock court, whicti has an area of 564 square feet,
    129 words
  • 142 8 Preparations are being made for an East and West Missionary Exhibition to be held at the People's I'alace, Mile End, in June next. The exhibition is being promoted by Church people of the East Kud. The Bishop of Stepney, the President of the movement, presided at the inaugural meeting held
    142 words
  • 186 8 A Chinese motor driver named Tan Eng Moh, employed at the Straits and F.M S. Motor Garage, Victoria Street, was charged this morning before Mr. Firmstone in the District Court with causing grievous hurt to a Malay constable named Veloo, as a consequence of rash and negligent driving. The case
    186 words
  • 517 8 Mr. F. O. K. Brown is now a member of the staff of the Diamond Jubilee Extates, and is stationed in that company's division at Bukit Asahan. Mr. J. P. Conlthard, who has been for two months on Hie staff of Messrs. Brown, Phillips and Stewart, at
    517 words
  • 51 8 The output of Tronoh Mines, Ltd., for October was as follows: From mine, pels. 8,080, tribute™ pels. 340, total pels. MM. Value from mine 1176,500, from tributers 120,000, total 9196,500. Kstimated profit: From mine (after payment of all developmmt capital expenditure, etc.) $39,000, from tribdters 1,000, total
    51 words
  • 87 8 The mortality returns for Singapore issued by the Registrar of Births and Ueaths show that, during the week ending November 1, there were 230 deaths (16k) wales, 61 femalt-s) giving a ratio per mille of population of 37.36. Malarial fever accounted for 37 deuths, phthisis '27, convulsions
    87 words
  • 131 8 Although the invitation cards give the correct time for the commencement of the Swimming Club's carnival io the La^oan dock to-morrow, some doubt on the point, perhaps excusably, seems to exist. The impression was originally circulated that tho proceedings would open at 3.30 p.m. but the definite
    131 words
  • 158 8 An extraordinarily interesting picture is arranged to be screenod for the first time at the Albambra cinematograph tomorrow night. It is an adaptation of Emile Zola's famous allegory Germinal in which some ol tlio beat French pictnre actors of the day have been employed. These, combined with
    158 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 189 8 LAMBERT «fc BUTLER'S FRONTIER MIXTURE RECOMMENDS ITSELF. MANILA I TT7~ CIGARS These prices Include free delivery to any address In the United Kingdom. La Perla del Oriente. Nett. per box eft ots. Imperialee 36 4 30 Reina Victorias 100 11 20 I'irlaH 28 2 66 Ri galia Oriente 50 5
      189 words
    • 145 8 POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT THE FILM THAT HAS WON UNIVERSAL APPROBATION That Most Thrilling Picture Drama entitled FROM CIRCUS TO RACECOURSE IN THREE PARTS AT THE ALHAMBRA Biacb Road. in conjunction with Paths 1 Animated Gazette 117 th Edition. AMD A Very Amasing Comedy by M. Prince WIFFLES' USEFUL BALGONY.
      145 words
    • 9 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 11.
      9 words

  • 123 9 HOME RULE THE TOPIC OF ALL SPEECHES. Message From Mr. Bonar Law. Rbctbb's Telegram. London, November 6. The Unionist Leaders are campaigning throughout tbe country and are concentrat ing on Home Rule, which was the subject of speeches yesterday by Mr. Austen Cham berlain at Newport, Sir E.
    123 words
  • 75 9 President Wilson's Telegram of Congratulation. Rbctbb'h Tblbokam. London, November 6. The rout of Tammany at New York is ascribed to its impeachment of Mr. Sulzer, who is returned to the New York State Assembly by an overwhelming majority. Tbe elections of the Governors of Mary land, Massachusetts, and
    75 words
  • 62 9 How the Empress of India Was Sunk. RbUTBB'B TbLBOKAM. London, November 6. The officials are maintaining great secrecy over the bombardment of the Empress of India on October 29, postponed till the 4th inst. It appears that she was sunk in the channel by the fire of thirteeninch
    62 words
  • 126 9 Rbctbk's Iblboram. London, November 6. The Greek reply to Anstro Italian representations on the subject of Albania repudi ates tho charge of intimidating the population of Epirus and criticises the methods of the international commission. Dbb Ostasiatischb Lloyi> Til»..kam Berlin, November 6. The Greek reply has not
    126 words
  • 54 9 Rbctbe's Tblbobam. London, November 6. The Liverpool Cup probables are Scots Saint (W. Huxley), Santair (Martin), Bachelor's Wedding (Donoghue), Willaura Prout), litimus (Robbins), Subterranean (E. Hux ley), Lady Galette (Ringstoad), Moscato (McKenna), Sands of Time (Ledson), Candy toft (Cooper), Cheerful Winul, Chinaoock (Blnon, Oselle (no jookoy). Doubtful
    54 words
  • 58 9 Rbutbb's Telegram. London, November 6. At a mooting in Paris of the international boxing federation, at which delegates of the United States, Switzerland and France were present, it was decided that tbe world's heavyweight championship is vacant, Jack John-ion having been bentenced to imprisonment and having failed
    58 words
  • 31 9 Dm Ostasiatischb Llotd Tblburam. Berlin, November 5. Tbe Kaiser and tbe Kaiserin will take part in the birthday celebration of Prince Krust August at Brunswick on November 17.
    31 words
  • 25 9 Dm Octabiatischb Llotd Tblboeam Berlin, November 5. King Ferdinand is to-day visiting Vienna where he confers with Ccnat Ber ch told.
    25 words
  • 317 9 The Teluk Ayer Market Murder Case. The trial began at the Assize 3 today, before Mr. Justice Sproule and a special jury, of Lim Bok Choon charged with the murder of another Chinaman in Teluk Ayer Market last May. The case, which was fully reported during the
    317 words
  • 224 9 Unfavourable Reports from Many Districts. The season and crop prospects for the past week show that there was a great scarcity in the northern and central parts of the country. In some places, states a Simla wire of October 24, the crops are affected and general conditions
    224 words
  • 198 9 Bishop Molony, of tbe Diocese of Chekiang, addressing the members of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, said that his diocese wab the oldest Anglican diocese in China, being founded some 62 years ago They Lad there three hospitals and a large Divinity School. The latter
    198 words
  • 120 9 Towill -Forrest Wedding. At tbe St. George's Church, Penang on Tuesday afternoon, nays the Finang Gazette, a quiet wedding was f>olenjnized by tbe Rev. I. W. llaiu. s, Colonial Chaplain, the con trading parties being Mr. Charles Benjamin Towill, of the United Engineers, Ltd., Singa pore, Ron of Mr. Henry
    120 words
  • 131 9 Lever Brothers (India*, Limited, has just been registered at Somerset House with a nominal capital of £200,000 in £1 shares. The objects are to take over the business carried on in India, Ceylon, and Burtuah by Lever Brothers, Limited, of Port Sunlight, England, and to carry
    131 words
  • 241 9 FIRM SAID TO HOLD NO SPECIAL POSITION. Judgment on Saturday. DBB OsTASIATISGHB LLOTD TILBrtBAM. Berlin, November 5. At the Krupp trial, tbe expert witness, Major Weitersbauson, discussing the relations of the Krupp firm to the army administration, said those relations were of various kinds. There was co-operation
    241 words
  • 437 9 Indian Colliery Destroyed By Fire. The Statesman, Calcutta, rf October 28, publishes tbe following account by an eyewitness of the Chowrassi colliery disaster. The affair is a very mnch bigger disaster than what it appears to be from what has been published. The whole mine is ablaze
    437 words
  • 230 9 A ricksha puller named Cheng Heck Quat, of Queen Street, was charged this morning, before Mr. Forrer, in tbe third court, with criminal breach of trust, the value of the property mentioned in the case being •804. Hashimani, a Japanese connected with the Harima Hall bioscope, stated
    230 words
  • 1033 9 FOLLY OF DEPENDING ON FEW STAPLES. The Example of Java. (Contributed.) It is indeed surprising when one considers what a precarious commercial state of affairs rules to-day in the Malay Peninsula as a result on the rubber position that so little attention is devoted by those most intimately
    1,033 words
  • 59 9 The Siam Observer, of October 29, learns that the steamer Pronto, bound for Singapore, when completing ber cargo at Kohsi chaun was ran into by one of Wane Lee's lorchas. The damage was not so serious as to prevent the steamer from continuing ber voyage. The Observer understands, however, that
    59 words
  • 387 9 Messrs. Fraser and Co s Weekly Circular. Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s share circular, dated November 6, states There are signs of rather less lethargy in our market but business in all sections is still far from buoyant. The local rubber auctions are given considerably more attention and
    387 words
  • 150 9 Sir E. Brock man Investigates Planters' Grievances. The agitation of the Lower Perak planters, says the Times of Malaya, has been productive of a visit to Bagan Datoh by the Chief Secretary himself. Sir Edward Brockman arrived in the Scamew, and was met by Mr. Counsel, the chairman
    150 words
  • 409 9 Estimate of Loss at Present Prices. In the course of an interview, with a representative of The Financial News, on October 6, Mr. T. E. Williams, chairman of tbe Rubber Shareholders' Association, remarked that, owing to mutual jealousies between some of those managing the affairs of the
    409 words
  • 92 9 The output from the Ting Kil Tin Mines, Limited, during October was pis. 133.08 made np as follows: plant ore pis. 100, tribute ore pis. 23 08. The manager reports as regards the working of the plant as follows Ground sluiced for month of October of good quality but of
    92 words
  • 66 9 RECOVERY OF BODIES FROM WRECKAGE. Many Unrecognizable. RbUTBR's TbLIORAM. London, November 8. The last bodies were extricated from the wrecked trains at Melun yesterday evening. A locomotive and tender lying on top of a smashed carriage were lifted with the greatest difficulty and seven bodies, mostly consisting of
    66 words
  • 65 9 Satisfactory Progress of the Conference. RanTH's TiLicißAß. London, November 7. The British, Chinese, and Tibetan plenipotentiaries are engaged in considering claims and counterclaims of the respective governments. Progress is being made and relations are quite friendly bat deliberations aro held strictly in confidence. The conference moves to Delhi
    65 words
  • 52 9 KlOTlR's TlLlOBAM. London, November 6. A manifesto by the Wellington employer* affirms that they aro not opposed to organised labour and will give preference to the new union registered under the Arbitration Act. The liner Atbenic, loading with the aid oi the new union, is protected by
    52 words
  • 27 9 HUERTA ADAMANT. Rbotbb's Tblbobam. London, November 7. An intimate friend who conversed with President Huerta to day says that Huerta will reject all the United States demands.
    27 words
  • 25 9 KIL'TIB 9 T»LBOKAM. London, November 6. The death is announced of Sir W. H. Preece, tbe well-known electrical engineer, at the age of 79.
    25 words
  • 37 9 Tbe East Asiatic Company's Daily ReportThe market in London yesterday was a fluctuating one, closing weak. The closing prices were Hard Fine Para Spot 8/1 Forward 8/First latex crepe, delivery noxt three months 2/2
    37 words
  • 48 9 (From Oub Own OmBMMSMMJ Penang, November 0. The Jardine steamer Fook Sang, Capt. Mitchell, this morning at two o'clock took ofl the captain and 32 crew of the dismasted barque Midihcon Bux, of Negapataai, laden with coconuts from the North Andaman*, and brought them here.
    48 words
  • 286 9 Seventeen Thousand People Run Away. The Leader, Allahabad, reports that a curious incident has just taken place at Binda, a small town in these provinces. According to the paper's special representative who visited the town a number of deaths took place in the town, which the
    286 words

  • Sporting Intelligence.
    • 142 10 Swimming Club launches for Sunday will leave at 7, 9 and 10 a.m., 2.30 and 3.30 p.m. and return at 8.30 and 9.30 a.m., 12.15, 8 and 6.30 p.m. Oar Penang correspondent states that an Amusing football match there yesterday, between the Brokers and the Bankers, was
      142 words
    • 94 10 S.L.R.A. The November spoon was won by Mrs. Scoular in tbe competition at Balostier Range yesterday. The scores were Yds. 100 ISONett Heap Total. Mm. Scoular 82 88=65+ 8.94=68.94 Mm. Oattey 81 28 69 8.95 67.95 Mrs. Mauldon 82 26 58 9.89 67.89 Lady Kvelyn Young 24 22
      94 words
    • 88 10 L.L.T.C. Tournament. The result of the American Tournament at the Ladies Lawn Tennis Club played off on the afternoons of the 4th and 5th was as follows Gross. I [rs. Scoalar and Mr. Potts 77 lias Gunn and Mr. Hewan 96 ias J. Gunn and Dr. Kennedy 91
      88 words
    • 388 10 Garrison Golf Club. The Garrison Golf Club competitors for November will be htlJ on the following dates:— Mens' Saturday and Sunday, November 8 and 9. Ladies' Thursday, November 18. Singapore Golf Club. The following is the result of a four s omes competition played during September Miles and Forguson
      388 words
  • 467 10 Messrs. Samuel Montagu and Co.'s Weekly Report. Messrs. Samuel Montagu and Co. writing from London on October 9 state About £800,000 arrived in the form of bar gold, of which a certain proportion has been acquired for the Continent. The total shipped to India was £140,605. Tbe
    467 words
  • 580 10 Is Play Controlled by the Lower Nerve Centres? Mr. Marshall Wbitlatch, an American writer, has lately delivered himself of the opinion that brains are unnecessary for the purpose of playing first-class golf, states a contributor to Fry's Magazine. It is not the intellect that begets proficiency it
    580 words
  • 33 10 I Capt. L. O. Wilson, D.5.0., who is standing as Unionist candidate at Reading, contested tli j seat at the lasc election, when ho lost to S.r Rota Itua *y 99 rotes only.
    33 words
  • 166 10 Correspondence. [Tbe Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents.] Dangerous Weapons. To The Editor of The Straits Times. Sir,— ln tbe senior magistrate's court some days ago, I notice a case was dismissed against a man for possessing firearms without a licence. Tbe weapon in question
    166 words
  • 550 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Your editorial of October 31, on the Indian Civil Service, is interesting reading and voices genuine sympathy for the Indians. It is not often that wisdom, like charity, begins at home. Newspapers in India Anglo-Indian and Native vie with
    550 words
  • 68 10 Malaka Pinda.- 16,000 lbs. Jiraah.— B,3B3 lbs. Malacca Rubber Plantations. -226,400 lbs. S.S. (Bertam).— 4l,ooo lbs. Inch Keneth.— 2l,6oo lbs. GlenshieL- 17,900 lbs. Kajang.— 4,oso lbs. Sungei Buaya (Sumatra).— l6,36B lbs., total to date four months 59,975 lbs. Khota Tampan.- 7,008 lbs., making a total for the
    68 words
  • 218 10 Not much serious attention need be paid to the revival of the scheme which aims at the construction of a canal across Colombia, between the mouth ot the Atrato River, in the Caribbean Sea, and the port of Tupica, on the Pacific, even although only five miles
    218 words
  • 1567 10 Miss M. E. Braddon, whose books have delighted thousands of readers for fifty years, and who celebrated c October 4, her 76th brithday, talked tin other day to a Daily Telegraph representative. In private life Miss Braddon is Mrs. John Maxwell. She lives so quietly in
    1,567 words
  • 869 10 HOW IT WILL BE AFFECTED BY NEW U. S. TARIFF. Manufacturers' Views. Scottish manufacturers are (says the Glasgow correspondent of The Evening Standard), greatly exorcised as to the effect which the United States Tariff will have on trade. The following are the views of several men of standing
    869 words
  • 146 10 Arrivals. Per str. Rajah of Sarawak, Nov 6. From Sarawak Messrs. Taylor and D. Theband. Per str. Klang, Nov 6.— From Penang via ports Miss Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Latham, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas, Messrs. C. E. Wait, S. M. Martin and Steward. Per P. and O.
    146 words
  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 713 10 PROPERTY SALES. The Estate of the Late Mr. Tan Kim Cheng. There was again an exceptionally large attendance of buyers at Messrs. Ching Keng Loo and Co.'s saleroom on Wednesday afternoon when the following properties were disposed off by auction. The bidding was brisk 18 Sophia Road, area 16,123 sq.
      713 words

  • 971 11 Early Days and Adventures of Lady De Freyne. There have just been disclosed the details of another romance iv the career of the new Lord DaFreya*, whcMMßtirj succeeded to the pet rage. Formerly a lieutenant in the 1., v.i l Ku-.il. i is. Lord !>•■ Freyne visited
    971 words
  • 111 11 Mr. K. \V. I'lialinrrs Kearney HaiU to the City of London Tradesmen's Club at the St. Bride Institute I believe I shall live to see the day when we shall go from Charing Cross to Paris in aii hour, with trains at hourly intervals." Mr. Kearney wax explaining his proposal
    111 words
  • 745 11 Prices Quoted la the Market Ttali Morning. Singapore, November 7, 1913. Messrs. Lyali and Bvatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, lame the following list of quotations this morning i I Norn. Valdi. Boibbb. aiLList. 3/. Allagar 1/8 2/4 4 1 Anglo-Java 4/- 6/1 Anglo-Johor* 4/0 6, 2/- Anglo
    745 words
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 52 11 Coughing Into Consumption "Only a Cough but you atop it while it U ONLY a oougb. WATERBURVB METABOLIZED COO LIVER OIL COMPOUND 111 1 Tb« finest preparation mad* I lor oombating severe ooughs. i CURES any oougb that ia i only a oougb. Very palatable j OF ALX. CHEMISTS. $1.25
      52 words
    • 55 11 That tired depressed feeling, so prevalent in this aevtre climatj is, in many manj oa<es, due to weakened digestive power. To remove this trouble aiiJ 'trengtben the arstem, a coar-e of treatment with Woods' Great Peppermint Cure is neoesaar y. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure will make life a pleasure. Hold
      55 words
    • 510 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. 1 THE MACHINE that completes the family circle. -ivtryone is on hand in the evening to enjoy the music of the "His Master's Voice machine. This wouderfal instrument makes the home attractive for the children and livens up the entire household. No home need be without a "His
      510 words
    • 503 11 IT'S ONLY A TWO-RILL FEATURE FILM bat it could not have been better il it had been a (oar-reel ono SINS OF THE FATHER By thi Broncho Motion-Picture Co THRILLING. BENSATIONAL. INTENBELY DRAMATIC Pronounoed by all who have seen it A VERY GOOD FILM INDEED! TO BK MIOWN AT THE
      503 words
    • 242 11 j Sweet C/testnut 7b6acco Because of its delicate aroma and sweetnessof flavours weet Chestnut Tobacco assures that pleasing contentment. THE CRITERION OF QUALITY. Obtainable from Messrs. John i-itllu Co., Robinson A Co *nt z Bros and all the leading dealers throughout the F.M.S. RAFFLES HOTEL Special Dinner SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8.
      242 words
    • 209 11 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tenders will be received at tbe COLONIAL KNOINBKKS Office, op t> noon of tho 19th November, 19 18, for tbe erection of Quarters for ten married men at Sepoy Linos Police Statiou. Every person applying for a form of Tender will be required to deposit the sum of
      209 words

  • 1506 12 THE EMPRESS FREDERICK AS A PERSONALITY. A Charming Volume. A book haH just been published which sets one wondering about the relationship of Koyal folk toother folk, towards the ordinarybuni anities. Especially, writes .1 Milne in The Daily Chronicle, it suggests how hard it is for
    1,506 words
  • 457 12 Permanent Detention of Feeble Minded. Oar Human Misfits was the title of a lecture which Dr. Woods Hutchinson, M.A., a well-known American medical man, was to deliver at the Holborn Hall before the National Council of Public Morals. The mistits are the mentally defective, and Dr. Hutchinson said
    457 words
  • 259 12 In the October number of Wireless World there is a description of an attempt to apply wireless telegraphy to railway trains on an important American railroad, which gains additional importance in view of the lamentable disaster which recently occurred at Aisgill. Wireless telegraphy has become a vital
    259 words
  • 493 12 Citizens' Complaints of Nasty Smells. The reports of inspectors of factories and workshops may be tbongbt to furnish poor reading. The subject, however, is by no means a dry one, writes the Paris correspondent of The Daily News and Leader. The last reports of M. M.
    493 words
  • 483 12 Hardships Endured By Mawson Party. The Macijuaric Islamis, lonely specks of land in the Southern Ocean, arc being used by Dr. Mawson, in charge of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, as a kind of halfway house between Australia and his headquarters in Adelie Land, part of the Antarctic
    483 words
  • 119 12 A native at Drogevel Estate River Digging in Griqaaland West, recently found a diamond of 160 carats, South Africa says. He casually stepped into a disused claim, which had originally been worked on behalf of the New Vaal River Diamond and Exploration Company up to two years ago by two
    119 words
  • 1145 12 FORTHCOMING ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES Latest List?. The following passenger bookings to tiie Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent *o the issuance of this list
    1,145 words
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 266 12 AUSTIN MOTOR CARS 12 H F». Special Vitesse. NEWLY ARRIVKD, ono 12 HP. Austin Motor Car with Special "Vitesse" Touring Pbatiton Body, complete with 2 Hi ad Lamp", 2 Side Lamps, Tail Lamp, Speedometer, Spare Wbeol, 4 Tyres (big Riley Detachable Wire Wheels 1, Hood, Windacreen, 2 Detachable Seats. All
      266 words

  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 50 13 VotY a\im-j»\T\ V m il\4>v\ hrn ISrA I Price! Price I I No. 7: OKice A Travelling I Model J^^ Model. I Typewriters. H Sole Agents: I Bchn, Meyer Co., Ltd. NAPIER LORRIES The best mechanism yet built into a Motor Transport Wagon GET FACTS AND FIGURES. STRAITS MOTOR GARAGE.
      50 words
    • 324 13 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAY. 00.. LO. WAR LINE OF STEAMF.M. The nodctmentioned ~.sil itetmen of th? above Lone maintain t Eegnlu nrriee beIwaea Cjlentta and Japan, calling at Penaag Singapore. Hongkong and Shanghai ci rate »LBET T«u Oemmandet 1 J»f»» 8,018 O. P. SnoooM. 1 Oumn Aro.ii 4,600 J. B.
      324 words
    • 15 13 ARRIVED THIS WEEK NEW RECORDS Latest Bags, Comic Operas, Ballads. the ROBINSON PIANO co, ltd.
      15 words

  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 1866 14 fcMrt-uhtS Ml NtflM. LARGEST PAID-UP CAPITAL OF ANY EASTtRN COMPANY. PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE I Wmoh M tai> Houm, Singapore LONDON OFFIOB M. Old J«wry, E.C The Company ba« £30.000 deposited with Urn Bapmaa Ooart at ■nglaa*. and soiapHw w*a taa Bntstsl
      1,866 words
    • 677 14 MUB BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALES Of UNSERVICEABLE lOLICE STORES, UNCLAIMED AND CONFISCATED GOODS ANU INTBSTATE EsTATB PROPERTY. ETC BY ORDER OF THE CHIEF POLICE OFFICER. To be held at the Central Police Station, South Biidge Road, On Wedneiday, November 12, at 2.30 p.m. For particular?, roe circulars. POWELL CO., Auctioneers.
      677 words

  • 945 15 THE MOTORING WORLD. 1 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. No Trade-lnion for Private Chauffeurs. This is an age of unrest, writes Gerald Biss in The Evening Standard. Strikers are all round us, and we must be on the look out for them. Not so long ago the taxi strike
    945 words
  • 164 15 Singing in English Possible A correspondent in The Express, says that almost without exception all singers have for generations agreed that English is ungrateful to sing they do not say impossible. English, unlike French, German, or Italian," he says, has no definite, pure vowel sounds. That you can have definite
    164 words
  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 285 15 "LISTER" ENGINES. THE BEST VALUE IN XHE WOI«r.l» I** PETROL And OIL ENGINES. START INSTANTLY. AUTOMATIC LUBRICATION. ALL WORKING PARTS EVCLOSBD. ABSOLUTELY RBLIABLE. HIGH GRADE THROUGHOUT. Brery nw fpeaki wtll of tLe "LISTER" ENGINES, hence their great sale and popularity RELIABILITY. I ECONOMY. SIMPLICITY. Tbe Lwtm starts Not only the
      285 words
    • 32 15 Lame Back. Lame back may be cared by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm two or three times a day with a vigorous robbing at each application. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealeis.
      32 words
    • 260 15 BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT TO HIB MAJESTY KING GEORGE V. FURTHER REDUCTIONS IN PRICES OF DUNLOP MOTOR TYRES. NEW LIST IN COURSE OP PREPARATION. STILL CHEAPEST and BEST. The Dunlop Rubber Co. (Far East) Ltd. Singapore:. YARROW'S o h r a a l u l o°h w t STEAMERS. YARROWB make
      260 words

  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 865 16 FIRE! FIRE! Where is your "CITEX" P The Citex Fire Extinguisher Protects Life and Property. The CITEX Is simple; a pull and it is Free, a Bump and it works. NOTHING TO PERISH No solution to make up, no acid to handle. WATER and a CITEX CARTRIDGE only. Sole Agents
      865 words
    • 444 16 TO BE LET OB SOLD. MUMS TOUT. I To let, No. 31 and 23, Sambao Read. Apply Nathan Son, Change Alley. 1-11 a FURNISHED RESIDENCES TO LET. Ben Ledi, off Tanjong Katong and 400, Seranpoon Road. Apply H. Somapab, 19. Raffles Plaoo. or 817, Berancoon Road. M-U o OFFICE TO
      444 words
    • 535 16 NOTICES KIAM KIAT 4 CO. SHIP CHANDLERS, Gov«rm»ent t i Municipal Contractor*. 109, 108 h 109, Market Street. Telephone Nob. 431 and 1174. GUANKIATffCO., SHIP CHANDLEEB ft OOVEKNMKNT CONTRACTORS. OSNIRAL IMPORT»KR AND EXPORT IB3 AND COMMISSION AGENTS, 47, PHILLIP STBBBT. 'Phone mB, (Private 1460). Telegrams SUaNKUT. 19 6 o GUAN
      535 words
    • 660 16 NOTICES. NEW YEAR SPORTS. 1914. NOTICE. A Pablio Meeting will be held in tbo North Room, Singapore Cricket Club, on Wednesday, tbe 13th November, at 5 o'clock p.m. To consider the desirability ot holdiog Land and Sea Sports on 1-t January. 1914, and if approved of: To appoiut Commitees of
      660 words
    • 702 16 SINGAPORE CLUB FIXTURES. Straits Times List. The following fixtures for the current week and important forthcoming fixtures are kindly supplied by the secretaries of the various clubs. Convenient forms on which to make the returns will be supplied on application to the Manager, Straits Times. Singapore Cricket Club. Nov. 7,
      702 words