The Straits Times, 10 June 1914

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.512 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. JUNE 10. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      108 1 hITI" BEER. KATZ BROTHERS' JUNE SALE Last Four Days. Immense Reductions in Silver and Electro-Plated Goods, Watches, Clocks Cutlery. NO OLD STOCK. DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY. THE EAST ASIATIC 00., LTD., ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT. FOR PX^ ANT Contracts have been secured by the BERNESE ALPS MILK COMPANY for the supply of
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      116 1 ROBINSON CO. r British made Cotton Wash Fabric i/^TT^QD t7^?W New Shipment [seifj^co^^^ JUST ARRIVED. A PRETTY COTTON FABRIC, SILKY in APPEARANCE and FAST COLOUR. ROBINSON CO. OAIVIE 1 1 HUGE SUCCESS 'BONARES& CLARA Siberian Pheasants, English Partridges SPIRIT LAMPS English Pheasants, Scotch Grouse. Every lamp soiaums satisfaction. THE PROVED
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      8 1 MARTELL'S BRANDY. SOU AIiKNTS AOAMSON. GILFILLAN CO., LTC.
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    S.V.C. ORDERS.
    1054 2 B» Lt. Col. O. A. Derrick, V D., Cokmaxdaht, SINOAPOBI VOLUNTBBR CORPS. Singapore, Jane 8, 1014. B.V.C. Balestier Rifle Range. I.— The range is allotted as under: Saturday, June 18, at 2.80 p.m S.RJL Monthly Shoot (Brick Competition). Sunday, June 14, at 8 a.m., Evans dtp Competition. Saturday,
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      231 2 j skin with face powders? wl 111 I \\vrt t I Z\ m I i Ixl f~~* iiiV I 1 li\ JL4 i-j I m. I HI I i V»V 7 n IA I Vq\ I i* f ar more healthful, and most '.■■■♦.v-v^-V^'^wy ty/nfft Hu\ ,> effective in removing
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      89 2 Chamberlain's Pain Balm. A touch of rheumatism, or a twinge of neuralgia, whatever tbe tremble is, Chamberlain's Pain Balm drives away tbe pain at oace and cores tbe complaint quickly. First application gives relief. Wbeu a bottle of •t is kept ia tbe bouse the pain of burns and scalds
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      445 2 This llttli maid's lid «v SMB* by Veno's Lightning Cough Cure. am certain that i'eno't lightning Cough Curt raved my child t lilr. She u<u almoM Oft the voinl of tuffocatina with Wluxnnna Couah out Veno't cured her completely." From Mrs. Teddt, S». .Yew 7ouit Road, Hedunrth, Suneaton. The wonderful
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      164 2 RANEEOUNGB GLAZED STONEWARE. Drainpipes and Junctions. ALL SIZES STOCKED. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LD. ■re* UNIVERSAL (Patent Fumigaton KBCOMMBNDBD BT THH DBPT. OF AQRICDLTCRH, P.M. B. WHITE ANT,gfl~j AND IN USB ON NBABLT EVERY RUBBBR BSTATB IN THB F II S EXTERMINATOR. SOLE IMPORTBRSi ATLEBBURT GARLAND, LD., IPOH. Incorporated in the
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    Touring Criminals.
    719 3 PROPOSED EUROPEAN POLICE BUREAU. Difficulties of The Scheme. The resolution of the Police Congress at Monaco to establish an International Bureau for the identification of travelling criminals, says a correspondent in The Times, is one of those expressions of pious opinion with which international oongresses have made us
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    Woman in Burning Sea.
    199 3 The story of a two hours' swim in the sea at night in danger of being overtaken by a flood of burning benzine is told by Mrs. Anna Boeme, wife of the captain of the Russian steamer Kometa, which blew up off Anglers at night and
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    91 3 It U contemplated to terminate the services of the City of London trumpeters, and in future, when occasion arises, to employ trumpeters of the Household Cavalry in civil functions and processions. The city has had its own trumpeters since 1614. At present they consist of four individuals, ex-soldiers, who have
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    24 3 It is noticeable that the sort of man who whines that be is driven to drink is always standing around with his bridle on.
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      634 3 NOTICES. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. NEW KANDANG KERBAU MARKET. The Municipal Commissioners of Singapore invite tenders for the Erection and Completion of the Kandang Karbaa Market at Serangoon Road. Drawings may be inspected and copies of the Specification and Ternlsr Forms obtained at the Municipal Engineer's Office daring office hoars, 00 production
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      250 3 Debility enfeebled nerves, poor health and weakened blood —these are troubles that can be overcome. SCOTT'S Emulsion never fails. It repairs waste, enriches the blood, revitalizes the nerves and gives strength to resist or drive out weakness and disease. When you are run-down, out of sorts or in poor health
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      13 3 tot Children's Hacking Cough at Night, Wood* 1 Great Peppermint Core Is. Bd.
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      331 3 1 X\ 1 It I:s£-:-8S:1 :5£-:-8S: 7 BBfflfflßy y. v^^L ■^^mar^ y^^t"' that some of your teeth are decayed althcagh joa have always cleaned th< m \a proof that the preparations yon have ased— probably tooth powders or pastes— do not preserve the teeth. Tcoth powders or pastes oan never
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      788 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. bibbyTSne of f-at twin-.or.w Mall P... eng «p ti,,i| bstwasn Rangoon, Colombo, Sims, Port Said, Mi.ra.iMea and London. Proposed Sailings for 1914. HOMEWARD. Departures Departures Steamer Stum ii from horn arrive arrival RAmwoM Colombo Mabmolm J^m GLOUCESTERSHIRE Jane 11 Jane 17 July 6 Jnly IS OXFORDSHIRE f{X Jane
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      634 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHIF4, JAPAN, PBNANO, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, K3YPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Quit, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Homeward (for Europe). I Connecting at
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      564 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. Tbe New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this aervioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted
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      794 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Pahang, Beserak, Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Bachok, Kelantan, Tabai, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Kobsamui, Bandon Langsuen, Taku, Chnmpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. DM Departure t s.s. PRACHATIPOK Jun« 1O a.s. BORIB »T Juno 1O dun* 18 •i. MAHIOOL
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      542 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AND OEUTBCH OAMPFSCHIFF FAHRTB6EB. "HANSA" BREMEN. Combined Service. Tbe steamers of these Companies maintain a regular service bat ween Haoiburg, Bremen Antwerp, Rotterdam and Emden and the Straits, China and Japan. Homnwards, they are despatched fort nightly for Havre and Hamburg and onou a
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      605 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. NOROOEUTBCHER LLOYD. BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamer* of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremou, Hamburg, Lisbon, via Rotterdam. Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (oon. neo'ini; Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and rice versa) Port Saia, baez, Aden, Colombo, Penang Singapore Hongkong,
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      720 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD.. THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. BKTWRKN Fremantle Perth), North Weat Australian Ports, Java and Singapore. Regular Fortnightly sailings between Singapore and Western Australia, calling at Java (as inducement offers), Derby, King's Sound (Port for the Kimberiey Gold
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      542 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. BTOOMVMRT-MMTBCIMPPM (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." FOhTNIGHTLY MAIL SBRVICB BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORE, SABANO, COLOMBO PORT SAID, GENOA, ALGIERS TANGIER, LISBON AND SOUTHAMPTON. Steamers are due en or aboat the under mentioned <*«-te« Outward. Hoiciward. 1011 1014 Grotius June 11 Vondel June 13 Prins der Ned. Koningin d.
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      300 5 P.HUBB S SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., 13, COtLYER QUAY BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAY. CO.. LD. APCAR LINE OF BTEAMERB. The undermentioned mail steamers of the above Line maintain a regular service between Calcutta and Japan, calling at Penang, Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai en route FLEET.
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      250 5 CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY'S ROYAL MAIL BTEAMBHIP LINE. HONOEONG TO EUROPB ?U OBlm JIPAK, CiNAL'i AND THB UNHID Statbs. B mpress of Russia j Quadruple sei-e w. Kmpress ol Asia f w l 16,860 tons gross. Bropresa o! India I m (Twin screw Umpresa oJ Japan K °>- 8,000 tons
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      354 5 Health, Wealth and Happiness. HEALTH MUST BE YOUR FIRST CONSIDERATION. Neither rich nor poor can afford to ignore the benefit to Health which is secured by the regular use of Lifebuoy Soap. It would be folly indeed to run the risk of dangers which can be avoided by a very
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      415 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. BUNGALOW TO LET. To be let, famished, plet>«aatly situated bungalow. Kepp 1 Harbour district. Apply Box No. 708, Straits Times. 10 6 12 0 NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given, that thp «otve Trade Mark is the proper*; jsi The Natural Store, of No. 18, Chin Chew Street, Singapore
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      287 6 HOUSE TO LH. No. 8, Chancery Line, with teonis ooart and btabling, and No. 8, Balmoral Read, with 8 bedooms and bathroom attached. For fnrlbor particulars, ar ply to Tan Ctow Pin, No. 28, Boat Qiay. 106 286 TO LET. FURNIBHED. Componod bonn 21, Scab Im Road. Apply Box No.
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      175 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR SALE. HOLLYCROFT, STEVENS ROAD. Four bedrooms, two dressing rooms, four bath-room*, large dining rocm, drawing room, an! oapacioas verandahs. Three tennis courts and extensive stabling, including motor and coach honse. Apply to M.B.PLUMPTON, c/o Adaimon, Giltilaa ft Co, L'd. 10-6-a 8 7 AUCTION SALE O! INDIAN, CHINESE
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      296 6 AUCTION SALE Of A LABGE ASSORTMENT OF ENAMELLED WARES, SUNDRIES, ETC., At oar Sale room, On Saturday, Jcnb 18, at 11 am. Comprising: Enamelled Kettles, Saucepans, Dishes, Milk Jogs, Spittoons, Soap Plates, Bowls and Soap Ladles, etc etc. (Now on view). CHING KBNG LEE ft CO., Aaokioneers. 10 6 12
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      147 6 RESIDENT MEDICAL SUPERVISION. Finest lathlnt md loatlng. uf^ am tmi i,^,,, ¥towil <\ >^ F.M.9. 4J^> Is POftT DICKSON. Witb 8 Bungal jws and a Pier— l 2 Bedrooms. Do lble and Single Rooma over the B.>a, and ail oiteiiag carefully supervised tbe best ac rommoiation on the Coast SSifttV
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    117 7 FIXTURES. Wednesday, June 10. High Water, 0.14 p.m., 11.14 p.m. Royal Johoro Tin, Huttenbach's, noon. Thursday, June 1 1. High Water, 1.8 p.m., 11.58 p.m. P. and O. homeward mail due. P. and O. outward mail doe. Friday, June 12. High Water, 1.63 p.m. St. George's Ball
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    245 7 TO-DAT. Bengkalis, Laboean Bilik, Tandjong Balei, and Medan De Kock 8 pm Karachi, by courtesy of the Officer Commanding the H. I. M. S. Hardinge will convey a mail closing 8 pm Kobe Koranna 8 pm Malacca, P. Sweitenham and Telok Anson Ipoh 8 pm Medan Circe
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    Hail Steamer Movements.
    185 7 The P. and O. homeward mail steamer Devanha left Hongkong at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jane 6, and may be expected to arrive here on Thursday morning, June 11. The P. and O. outward mail steamer Himalaya left Colombo at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jane 6, and
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    SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
    413 7 Latest Arrivals. Hardinge, R. I. M: S. 8005 tons, Com. Hamilton, June 10, From H'koDg, Jane S. Troop*. 8. N. Officer. For Karachi, Jane 10. Rds. Pistolet, Fch. Torp boat 803 toM, 70 crew 7 guns 6-500 h.p. Lieut. Castagna, Jane 10. From Saigon, June 7. For Peaang,
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    Vessels at Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour.
    94 7 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day; TANJONG PAGAK. Bast Wharf Basin Nil. W. Sbotiom No. l...l'aiballa. SniHßs Wrart Nil. Maim W. Saor. No. 2.. .Ni1. 8...Ni1. 4...Ni1. 6 ..Gorgon, B. Erskine. 8.. .Ch0w Fa, Thongwa. N'bw Door 7...Kohsinhang, Nippon. Wbst Whart
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    LOCAL PASSENGER LISTS.
    100 7 Arrivals. Per str. Kaka, Jane 10.— From Malacca Inchi A wane. Per str. Kinta, Jnne 10.— From T. Anson via ports Mr. D. J. Ward. Per str. Alting, Jane 10.— From Bel Deli Mr. Wielandt. Per str. Nagoya, Jane 10. From London Miss M. Alexander, Mr. A.
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
    270 7 BXCHANOB Bn«tnu, Ji-nb 10, 1914. Ow London ......Bulk 4 m/s M 2/4-fr Demand 2/B|J Private 8 m/» M S/4| 8 m/s S/4H On Gsm -jti Bank d/d 288 Private 8 m/i M 242 i On Fbamob Bank d/d m 2S3J Private la/i 298 On India Bank T.
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      MINING.
      179 7 g-| Buyer. ft*. 10 10 Ampaas 8.50 1 1 AyerWeng CM io io BeUt 2.60 2.75 10 10 Broang 1.60 10 10 Kampai 9.50 10 10 Kanaboi 1.(5 10 10 Kinta Aasociation 10.00 ll.fO 41 £1 Kinta Tin 1.16.0 2.0.0 Ml 41 Lahat Mined 6.26 6.00 10 0 Malayan
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      RUBBER.
      629 7 Buy*, hta 3/- 3/- Alia™ 1/5 I/" 41 £1 AngTo-Java 2/104 8/7 8/- 3/- Anglo-Malay 8/6 0/8 a/- 3/- BatangMalaka -/10 1/1 £1 £1 Batu Tig* 3.6.6 2.9.8 nom a/- 2/- Bekob -/5 '7* £1 41 Bukit Kajang 1.7.6 1.10.9 41 41 Bakit T.in^ng 2.10.0 2.15.0 nom a/- 3/-
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      GENERAL.
      113 7 £Z| II £1 B. Smelting Co. 13/- 18/0 II 41 1.1.0 1.8.0 I/- Blectrio T'wsya 4/- 4,6 10 10 Fraser k Neave 62.60 60 60 Hammer Co. 100.00 110.00 LOO HowarthßrakiDe... 45.C0 100 7% Pret 100.00 100 100 KaU Bro, Def. 100.00 120.00 10 10 Maynard Co. 12.50 LOO
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      10 7 For ■h>oaic Cbe^t Complaint*, Woods' Great Peppermint Cora, Is. 6d.
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      171 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. Jane 12.— At No. 110 B, Orchard Road, teak household f nrniture. Piano, etc., property of J. Kolk Ksq., at 8.80. June 18.— At Woodside," Orange Road, valuable teak household furniture, the property of Roland Allen, Esq., at 180 p.m. Chine Ken* Lee and Co.
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      36 7 EMBASSY NO. 77. N '"> 25 vi roVn s ia VIRGINIA CARLSBERG BEER^ Better Sole Agents THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD., Singapore. BUY "SHELL" YOU CAN RELY ON THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY. THEY PONT CHANGE. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE.
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      103 7 THE WORLD S MOBT BTUPENOOUB ANCIENT WAR FILM. TO-NIQHT i 2nd SHOW TO-NIGHT I AT THE HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. BIOORAPH MASTERPIECE IN FOUR CHAPTERS (OP 6.500 ft.) JUDITH of BETHULIA Telling the tragio story of Jadith and Holofernes, based on the book of Jadith in Apocrypha, on
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      97 7 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Hospital, June 9. 9 a.m. 8 p.m. 9 p.m. Bared. 82 Fab 28.908 29.820 29.846 Temp. 85.2 89.8 88.4 Wet Bulb Tber BT.O 78.0 78.2 Dir. of Wind calm S E N E Max. shade Temp. 90.8 Mm 76.4 Max. in Son 142.2 Terad. Thor 75.0
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    The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10. JAPAN AND HER SHIPPING.
    1123 8 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10. JAPAN AND HER SHIPPING. We are still in a condition of mental incubation with reference to fiscal policy, and, as a matter of mere polemics, would almost as soon take a brief for free trade as for pro tec tion. But we are not
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    16 8 The Japanese warship Morgami arrived at Penang on Monday evening and remains there till June 10.
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    26 8 It should be noted that the P. and O. mail ibis week closes to-morrow, Thursday, at 6 p.m., registration at 4.80 p.m., parcels at 4 p.m.
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    22 8 Owing to the death of a member of the Y.W.C.A., the association's meeting which was to have been held to-morrow is postponed.
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    20 8 The preliminary enquiry into the loss of the steamer Janet Niouil commenced before the Htrbour Mister at Penang yesterday morning.
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    29 8 It has been decided that the November meeting of the District Grand Lodge of the Eastern ArchipeUgo will be held at Taipeng, I'erak Jubilee Lo«ige, No. M 6, E.C.
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    11 8 Latest advertisements of tbe day appear on page 6 and 11.
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    31 8 A motor accident occurred on Friday near Gombak, thirteen miles from Kuala Lumpur, on tbe Ginting-Sempah Road. A bus left the road and eight passenger* were injured. There were no deaths.
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    32 8 The mail train from Koala Lumpur to Penang on Sunday was delayed at Rawang for over three hours, owing to the derailment of three trucks during shunting operations, in the early morning.
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    31 8 Two oases of cholera have occurred among coolies arriving at Port Swettenham, but our Kuala Lumpur correspondent wires that there is no cause for alarm, since the quarantine arrangements are adequate.
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    40 8 It is hoped by many artists resident in Perak that an Art Club will be started ere long in Perak with headquarters in Ipoh, and arrangements for putting this into effect are receiving attention from those interested in the movement.
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    41 8 The ladies of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union cordially invite all honorary members and friends of the Union to a social gathering at 8.30 p.m. to-morrow at the home of tbe Rev. W. T. and Mrs. Cherry, 4 a Mount Sophia.
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    43 8 There are lying in the Roads today three French torpedo boats, in from Saigon. There is tho Mousquet, Lieut. Therainne, the Pistolet, Captain Castagne and the D'lberville, Captain Audemard, and all have Penang as their next port of call. They will depart to-morrow.
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    44 8 In Through the Malay Archipelago, by Emily Richings, after describing Penang the writer Bays An opportunity occurs for a visit to Taiping, the capital of tho Native Federated States, and situated in Province Wellesley. The launch crosses to Prai, the rising port of Malacca."
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    49 8 Brother James is in Ipch in connection with the erection of a new school in Anderson Road to take the place of St. Michael's school. The building, which will accommodate 500 pupils, is expected to be finished within a year. There will be a large playground adjoining the school.
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    55 8 The work on the oil steamer Goldmouth, which lost her rudder and stern post in the Red Sea in February last and came on to Singapore under a jury rudder, is practically completed. She has been in the King's Dock, Keppel Harbour, since her arrival and has had a new
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    54 8 The transport Hardinge is in from Hong kong but will depart some time to day for Karachi. In the meanwhile she is lying at the outer anchorage. Tim vessel brought no troops for Singapore, the officers and 769 N.C.O.'s and men of the 124 th Baluchistan Infantry on board, all
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    63 8 The Government Gazette notifies that on and after January 1, 1915, telephone subscribe! 8 in Province Wellesley -v ill pay subscription* at the rate of 190 per annum for a connection made within two milos of the Butterworth or Simpang Ampat exchanges, while an additional 118 will be charged for
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    83 8 In the City of London Court, a Mrs. Ellen Bishop sued a motor car owner, Mr. C. W. Lond, for the value of her dog, which was run over by the defendant's car. The plain tiff gave evidence that her pet walked out into the road and was knocked over
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    72 8 Our Penang correspondent wires that Dr. Edgar presided at tbe second annual meeting of the Straits and F M.S. Motor Service Co. The report which was adopted, stated that the net profit was t20,209 to which had to be added tbe balance from last year, viz., I .'6,843, making a
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    72 8 The claim of a Rangoon Chinese merchant for Rs. 54 lakhs damages for breach of coo tract against the British-Burma Petroleum Co., and Mr. E. S. Marks, of London, baa been dismissed with costs in favour of the first defendant. Mr. Justice Robinson, in his judgment, said it was pleaded
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    109 8 During the first five months of the year, Perak exported 205,644 picols of block tin and tin ore, Selangor 10i,348 pioula, and Negri Sembilan 12,727 piculs. This is an increase of over 9,000 piculs from Perak compared with the corresponding period of 1918, and an increase of over 1,000 piculs
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    162 8 The relative merit! of ju jitmi, boxing and wrestling have often been discussed, with no particular finality. To such as have an int rest in the question an entertainment which has been arianged for Saturday next in the Victoria luealre will make a strong appeal, for the three methods of
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    438 8 Dr. Morrison is leaving Peking on furlough to-day. He is going first to England and then to Canada. Mr. M. Lymbcry arrived to-day by tbe P. and O. Nagoya to join the local staff of the Commercial Union Assurance Company, Ltd. Mr. S. G. Tyte, of Messrs.
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    Singapore Assizes.
    69 8 The hearing of the murder charge against three Javanese accused of killing a Brahman at Pasir Panjang on the night of February 20 was continued at the Assizes yesterday afternoon before the acting Chief Justice, the Hon. Mr. J. A. S. Buchnill, K.C., and a special jury. The
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    Light-Vessel Adrift.
    89 8 A telegram has been received by the shipping authorities in Singapore from those in Port Swettenham concerning a matter of vital interest to all ships' masters who have to negotiate the Straits of Malacca. The wire is to the effect that a tongkang, painted red, which has lately
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    Pearson Fresh Air Fund.
    40 8 We have pleasure in acknowledging the following additional subscription to tbe Pearson Fresh Air Fund, which gives health and pleasure to thousands of poor English children Amount previously acknowledged ...%'!■> Hon. A. R. Adams »J Total ...».-.O
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    Tbe Osaka Shosen Kaisha
    145 8 The Osaka Shosen Kaisha is now building nine steamers, aggregating 87,000 touo, in various shipbuilding yards, the Japan Chronicle says. Two vessels of 9,600 tons each are building at the Mitsu Bisbi and the Kawasaki yards, and are to be completed in July and September, 1915,
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    Soldier Steals Pineapples.
    149 8 This morning in the second court Pte. George Moss, of the K.0. Y.L.1., was charged with the theft of five pineapples from a plantation at the 4] milestone, Holland ltoaa! The evidence brought again.it him was that he was caught on the plantation by the mandore and
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    SUFFRAGETTES.
    167 9 THREAT TO SEIZE FUNDS OF THE UNION. Precautions at Buckingham Palace. Rboter's Tblboram. London, Jane 9. The militant suffragettes profess not to be alarmed at the Government's threatened ac tion against the funds of their Union. They declare they have many subscribers connected with Cabinet Ministers and others have
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    Greece and Turkey.
    146 9 ALLEGATIONS OF TURKISH PERSECUTION. Admonitions by the Powers. Dbe Ostasiatischb Lloyd Telegram. Berlin, Juno 9. In conseqoence of the release of Italians arrested at Durazzo, several of the Dutch police officers will be relieved of their posts. As a set-off to Greek demonstrations, the Porte intends holding
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    British Enterprise.
    66 9 A SZECHUAN DEVELOPMENT SCHEME. Vast Oil and Mineral Resources Rbctsb'i Iblboram. London, Jane 9. Renter learns that arrangements are being concluded between the Eastern Pioneet Company and two important British houses whereby the resources of Szcchuin will be developed by British capital. The group will have the exclusive
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    FRENCH POLITICS.
    95 9 Difficulties of Cabinet Making. Rbl'tib'd Tblbobam. London, Jane 9. It is understood that M. Ribot has secured the co operation of M. BjurgeoU for Foreign Affairs and M. Delcasse for the Marine. M. Ribot has c jinploted bis ministry. M Bourgeois takes the foreign portfolio, M. Njulons war,
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    CONTINENTAL PARAGRAPHS.
    53 9 DBS O»TASIATISCHB LIOVD TeLEOBAM. Berlin, June 9. The resignation of Admiral von Heeringen is impending. Id the presence of the Kaiser and the Kaiserin at the army tournament in the Berlin stadium, I'rin -c Friedrich Carl, son of Friedricb Leopold, scored a splendid win in one of the
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    IMPROVING PORT SWETTENHAM.
    234 9 Successful Reinforced Concrete Construction. Great improvements have been going on for the last eight months in connection with the F.M.S. railways at Port Swettenham, and into these the use of reinforced concrete has largely entered. Six large godowus for the storage of rubber, now being erected along
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    BATU PAHAT NOTES.
    598 9 (Fkom a Cosbbspondbnt). June 9. The Government English School, which hitherto has been held in the Malay School building, is soon to have its own school room, as the necessary alterations to the old police court house, adjoining the Government offices, have been approved and the work
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    CROSSING THE SOLENT.
    210 9 Train Ferry Versus Tunnel Scheme. At a meeting of the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce at Newport the Solent Tunnel project was discussed, the president, Colonel Hobart, moving a resolution to the effect that it would be better policy to advo cate a train ferry from
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    33 9 The social meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance I'nion which was to have been held to morrow night at the residence of the Rev. W. T. and Mrs. Cherry, has been postponed indefinitely.
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    London Rubber Auction.
    639 9 RESULT OF TWELFTH SALE THIS YEAR. Heavy Fall in Hard Para. (From Odb Own Corbbspomdbwt.) London, Jane 9. Competition was very slack at the auction which began to-day. One thousand and twenty-five tons of plantation were offered for sale, of whioh 880 tons were Malayan. The quantity
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    49 9 The engineers in the General Post Office have invented and are using a device for a superimposed current which doubles the capacity of the telephone and telegraph cables and enables four persons in London to speak simultaneously from four seperate telephones to .four in Paris, using only two lines.
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    48 9 The Standard is informed that Lord Kitchener, who has recently been in communication with the Foreign Office, will retarn to England for a brief period at an early date to discuss with Sir Edward Grey matters of the highest importance in connec tiou with the administration in Egypt.
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    A New Malayan Tribe.
    1285 9 CURIOUS DISCOVERY IN THE ULU HENGGANU. Customs cf the Panggangs. (From A Cormspondbnt.) Trengganu, Jane 4. A most interesting race of people are lately reported to have been discovered op in the I'lu Trengganu, of whom the males are said to be of the average height,
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    F.M.S. MINES DEPARTMENT.
    930 9 Senior Warden's Report on The Industries. Mr. W. Eyre Kenny, last year's Senior Warden of Mines, F.M.S., but now acting Colonial Engineer, in bis report on the administration of the F.M.S. Mines Department and on the mining industries for the year 1913, states that the revenue collected
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    93 9 The Vicar of Cbacombe, Northants, the Rev. George Hammond, after twenty years of straggle against a boycott by his parishioners, has decided to relinquish the living about the end of September. Daring the greater part of the time he has occupied the living Mr. Hammond has been his own sex
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    MEXICAN SITUATION.
    93 9 DISAPPEARANCE OF JAPANESE MINISTER. Supposed Capture by Rebels. RicriK's Tbleoram. London, June 9. The Daily Telegraph's correspondent «t Mexico City reports that the Japanese minister and attache, who were returning from a visit to the cruiser Idzumo at Manzanillo, are missing and it U feared they have boen
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    Strike in Italy.
    143 9 SOLDIERS FIRE ON AND KILL RIOTERS. Railway Stoppage Threatened. Rbcter's Telegram. London, June 10. A general strike has been declared in Italy owing to the Carabineers firing on demonstrators at Ancona on Sunday and killing two. The demonstrators were denouncing disciplinary companies in the army. Many have
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    INDIAN MONSOON.
    42 9 Rbutbb's Tblboram. London, June 9. A Bombay message says the monsoon has burst. An official forecast says there will probably be a defective rainfall in the existing famine area where a plentiful monsoon is essential to a return of prosperity.
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    HOUSE OF COMMONS.
    37 9 Rbdtsb's Telegram. London, June 9. The House of Commons has resumed very quietly. The week's business is routine and uncontentious. No excitement is anticipated until Home Rule is introduced in the House of Lords.
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    ENGLISH CRICKET.
    27 9 Übutbk'm Tblboram. London, June 10. Essex beat Surrey by 823 runs. Northanta beat Gloucester by 143 runs. The Worcester v. Sussex match was aban doned.
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    LIFE-SAVING AT SEA.
    246 9 Regulations Compelling Ample Appliances. Mr. John Burns, President of the Board of Trade, has issued new roles in regard to lifesaving appliances on merchant ship?, which are to come into operation on July 1, 1914. Their general effect is that all sta going vessels, passenger and otherwise,
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    40 9 A fire which began near the railway goods sheds at Datjeeling, on the 2'ind ult., did damage to the extent of Ks. 80.UU0. The property was not insured. Several European bonnes were in danger, bat the wiud changed in time.
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      NOTES IN GENERAL.
      37 10 In the final of the profession pairs in the Penang Gulf Clab Uwd tenoia tournament, Reid and Waagh (Merobanta) beat S«rcombe Smith and Sells (Government Service) by o—B and 7—6, after an exciting game.
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      Lawn Bowls.
      148 10 S.C.C. Tournament. Following were the results of yesterday's play:— Doublb Handicap. McKenzie and Sooular v. Elder and Smith, postponed. Butchart and White beat Hermansen and Hvalsoe, 21—6. Pitceathly and Henderson beat Talma and Holden. 21—17. Wilkinson and Savi v. Williams and Hughes Havies, postponed. Mittelstein and Cohnitz beat
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    RUSSIA IN THE FAR EAST.
    435 10 Gen Suchomlinoff's Notable Visit Of Inspection. The Minister of War, Gen. Suchomlinoff, is expected to pass through here tomorrow, en route to Vladivostok, writes the North China Daily News correspondent at Harbin, under date May 20. On bis way back from the Maritime Provinoe he
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    Deserting British Seamen.
    192 10 Claiming to be distressed British seamen, but failing to substantiate their claim, three former members of the crew of the hopper barne Hercules, which recently completed long and adventurous voyage from Singapore to Victoria, were deported aboard the out bound C. P. R. liner Empress of India,
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    31 10 The amnesty in connection with the mourn ing for the late Empress Dowager of Japan commutes the sentences of 2.45J prisoners, out of a total of 3,000, says a Suoul wire.
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    LADIES' GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.
    697 10 Miss Cecil Leitch Triumphs At Hnnstanton. By missing a holeable putt on the seventeenth green for a half Miss Gladys Ravenscroft lost the Ladies' Golf Championship to Miss Cecil Leitch by 2 and 1. D.D. describing the match, which was played on May 15, in the Daily
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    NEW WEST END STORE.
    273 10 Harrods' Plans for Building In Regent-Street. Plans for the new building which Harrods have decided to erect on the Dickins and Jones cite in Regent street have already been prepared, and operations will start as soon as the transfer formalities have been completed. The building will
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    67 10 Dr. Spahlinger, a Swiss biologist, who has spent years in research work which has cost him £20,000, has announced that he has discovered a new treatment for tuberculosis and an optimistic report on tbe discovery has been submitted to tbe Academy of Medicine by a number of French and English
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      575 10 To the Editor of the Straits Timea. Sir, If I thought it would not be unwelcome and destined to be summarily consigned to tbe W. P. 8., I would gladly send a reply to many of the points raised by you in your review of my
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      Theosophy.
      135 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— For some time past I have been making enquiries as to whether there exists in Singapore any society interesting itself in the study of the above subject, but so tar my various enquiries have been in vain. As I consider it
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    SOUR ECLIPSE.
    325 10 An Army of Scientists to Visit Russia. Russia is looking forward to an international astronomical invasion for the purpose of observing the solar eclipse on August 21. In the west of Europe, including the British Isles, it will be visible only partially, but Kussia will be favoured by
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    HEREDITARY BRAINS.
    667 10 Some Problems of Preventible insanity. In view of tbe fact that so much publio cttention has recently beun directed to tbe subject of veneroal disease in its relation to social and economic questions, the volume of the Arohives of Neurology and Psychiatry just issued from the Pathological Laboratory
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    THE SUEZ CANAL.
    202 10 Decline in British Traffic Last Year. The Egyptian Government has published the official figures for 1918 of the shipping which passed through the Suez Canal. Appended are the statistics concerning the commerce of Britain's chief competitors in the Suez Canal traffic. In each base the increase or
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    76 10 The principal Paris dressing firms have for some time been endeavouring to protect themselves against imitations of their creations. The firms of Galot, Poiret. and others, who are acting in conjunction for this purpose, have just met with success by the seizure by bailiffs and police of models created by
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    HEAWOOD ESTATE.
    903 10 Urge Outlay on New Water Supply. The report of the Heawood Tin and Rubber Estate, Limited, states that the revenue account for the year to December 81, after making full allowance for proportion of management expenses, for upkeep of area being tapped, for repairs and renewals to existing
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    Tbe Tin Market.
    276 10 In its review of the metal market, the Observer makes the following allusion to tin sales as at the first week of last month Last week tin closed at .£155 cash aud £167 three months. This week it closed at £151 7s. 6J. cash and £153 7s.
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    Planters' Register.
    893 10 OPPORTUNITIES FOR OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT. Proposed Organisation. A general meeting of members of the Planters' Register was held in Sungkai Clcb on Sunday, May 24, at 10.80 a.m., says the Timea of Malaya. There were preaent Messrs. T. H. Stewart (in the chair), C. Darby, H. G. Graham, F.
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    MAY RUBBER RETURNS.
    38 10 Ulu Pandan (Singapore).— s,4l7 lbs. Mandai Tekong (Singapore).— 4,ooo lbs., April 4,800 lba. Lower Perak. Corrected return 4,600 lbs. five months 22,600 lbs. corresponding period last year 12,740 lbs.; estimate tor current year 55,000 lbs.
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    93 10 For some weelu past, says The Times of Malaya, a man mounted on a bicycle, has, from time to time, attempted to molest and rob ladieß after sunset in the vicinity of the Taiping Hospital. After laying low for over a week, be overtook Miss V. C. Row, a hospital
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    BANDJARSARIE RUBBER.
    1047 11 Reasonable Dividends Assured For Future. The sixth ordinary g( neral meeting of the Bandjartarie (Java) Rubber Company, Limi ted, was In Id on May I' 2. at tbe offices and 4, Oreat Winchester Sireet, E.C., Mr. E. E. Moreau (chairman of the company) presiding. Tlir Chairman said: Dealing
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    866 11 Price Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, June 10, 1914. Messrs. Lyall aad Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning:— NoM. VALCI. BUTBRS. SlLtlM. 2/- AUae»r 1/4* 1/11 1 Ad«Io Jua 3/10} 8/71 1 Anglo Johote 1/6 8/6 2/ Anglo-Malay
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    WONDERS OF THE EAST.
    800 11 Exhibits in the British Museum Extension. The King, accompanied by the Queen, I on May 7, opened the King Edward the Seventh's Galleries at the British Museum. The following is an account of the exhibitions that have been arranged by the Museum officials in the Upper
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    3738 12 THE RECORDS OF MID-EASTERN ESTATES. Lanadron. The report of the Lanadron Rubber Estates, Limited, states that during the year to December 31, 219 acres were planted up, but, on tho other hand, several ravines and low -lying pieces of land already planted were abaudontd owing to expense in
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    830 12 Forthcoming Arrivals and Departures. The following passenget bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and Chin* Express. It should be understood thai, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this lint in London
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    41 12 A conference convened by the Bengal Chamber of Commerce has expressed general approval of the scheme framed by the Port Facilities Committee and the Trades' Association, and urged the necessity for a ceatral distributing station at Belgachi* or elsewhere for imports.
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    1085 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Police Traps. Nowadays we have two weil -known types of hedgehog, that prickly ball we loved as children and the full-sized human one, in the smooth blue tunic or tbe plain clothes of a day's outing, and it is to the
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