The Straits Times, 4 November 1914

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    13 1 The Straits Times NO. 24.C38 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 4. 1014. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      194 1 BEER.j A few lines taken at random illustrating tbe big value offered during our XHBRE ARE HUNDREDS MORE. Piice f^ I 1 \iTj&/ rl :r No. x HIS. S.me size but porceloH finit-bed. Th§ Urn Top >r|Bg M^ m x 4 Jj I /fiS|| Price: $22. 50. Pric^ $1 7.00.
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      101 1 TH F» "VENUS' BEi IHb NI6H PRESSURE INVERTED ■P f^H PETROLEUM INCANDESCENT JJ j 'OO Candle Power. b Iv p Sf^lH^ 30 Requires Little Attention. ■Ew -^^fcfa^L- Low Petroleum Consumption. NKor PIC 6 BOBINSON CO. y* i t i HUTTON'S PINEAPPLE HAMS AND BACON Supplies always on band. SINGAPORE COLD
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      34 1 MARTELL S j BRANDY. i SOLB IfIMII I ADAMBON. GILFILLAN; > A CO., LTC. PHOTOGRAPHIC STORE STUDIO. Amateurs' Work, Developing, Printing and Enlarging KONG KING GKEONG& COMPANY. Adolphi Hotel Building., Singapore. Bracch «t PenanK .5-16
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    Judgment of America.
    1315 2 GERMAN VIEW OF EFFORTS FOR PEACE. Von Bernhardi's Book. Lex has sent the following letter to The Times Americans, as you observed the other day, have tbe Anglo-Saxon habit of suspending their judguipnt on exparte statements unless and until these statements are supported by evidence. Tbe following
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    GOOD FOR BRITISH FIRMS.
    523 2 Orders for Germany Being Cancelled. Important contracts made by British institutions with German engineering firms are daily returning to England. The most recent and important is that transferred by the Port of London Authority from Germany to Sir William Arrol and Co. (Limited), Glasgow. In Decenibtr
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    TURNS IN HOSPITAL.
    218 2 Leading Comedians Provide Fun For ihe Wounded Witli the landable object of amnsing Tommy, Mrs. Norman Burrows, the wife ol the Deputy Governor of Pentonville Prison, has formed the Army and Navy Concert Party, and is now busy organising concerts for toe wounded in hospital. The members
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      169 2 H AFTER M II ILLNESS m Many people find great difficulty JW^ 1 in recovering their full strength, pM \Vv until they be^in to take CW/7 BRAND &/1 I Tonic The Prompt and Powerful Invigorator jS^2 Under its influence the blood is SW O^ enriched, the appetite restored, JHTS sf~x
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      12 2 For Children's Hacking Cou^h at Night Wjcdi (treat Peppermint Core Is 6d.
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      543 2 you Jiave 2>een all jgj :3w over iAe <world l Jack WJiat h 3 ye you seen ■fl B«^^ l fl snort places, sonrry IhIVT^ -4 vc seen ARTICLES FOR SALE. COCONUT SEEDLINGS FOR SALf From well-grown (roes. For paiticularn and prices, applj to a. FKaNKKL, Siglap Estate, or at
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    Homage Or —
    759 8 Homage Or PROCLAMATION BY A GERMAN COMMANDER. Hats Off and Salute." The following is a translation of a proclamation issued by the Officer in Command of the German Force occupying the Commune of Grivcgnee, near Liege An Important Noticb. Commune of Grivrgnee. Major Dieckmann gives notice to the persons present
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    Dickens's Haunt.
    154 8 An unusual gift has been made to the Seamen's Hospital Society by Mrs. K. Spencer Stidolph, say* the Hospital. It connistn of a freehold property in Kast Greenwich, known as Highbridijn House, in one of the inoft picturesque portions of the foreshore of the Thames. Tho building, which
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      436 8 DISINFECTANTS. All Hind* aad for Mil Purpotes AS SUPPLIED TO H. M. GOVERNMENT DEPARTMHVrS. SAmTAS'OKOL, aotunestheoo of oarbolicaciJ TU ideal disialaataßt for oat in tba Tropios. Highest eficienc; and lowest c< s. Powarfol LarraKsido. Oaafleoted by organic mattsr, aad miscibls *itb \>->\h fresh and salt water. £ArI!TAB"BACTUX (S»poni6ed Crasals of
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      42 8 Treatment for Dysentery. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diar rboea Itemedy followed by a dose of cantor oil will effectually care the most stubborn eases of dysentery. It is especially Kood for sorumer diarrhoea in children. For Hale by all Dispensaries and l>ealers.
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      454 8 Paralysed Child Helpless and Wasted. Left Hospital a Cripple, Bat made well by these Tablets. Mrs. Cooper, of Fenn Lanr<>. Fenny T.'Nar Nuii' ....'ii, ssy* Cassciri Tablets l;til« giiTllild". Sl'i* iftjf I^JS t..r<« ars.'aud now. 'jß'^W*^Bß < eonrss of Urn <^H ».> H T:: blots, she can go g\ -r-
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      721 8 BTEAMER SAILINGS. BTRAITB STFAM SHIP CO., LTD., AND SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. An Express weel. ly service is being maintained by steamers of the^above companies between SINGAPORE and BANGKOK. The steamers leave Singapore every Saturday and have very good t accommodation for passengers. Full particulars may be had on
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      356 1 STEAMER BAILHWB. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan. Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth London. For Freight, Passage and further information, apply to H W. BUCKLAND, A^ent. COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN S. S. CO.. LTD.. ft THE WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N. CO.. LTD. BETWEEN Fpamtntla Part
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      504 1 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP GO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A servioe is maintained between Yokohama via port' to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, undtr mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New TVinscrew Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all the
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      680 1 STEAMER SAILINGS. FHE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION GO LD SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For KreUy, Paka, Tringgana, Bisat, Semer.k, Baohok, Kelantan, Tabai, Bangnara, Celupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobaamni, Bandon, Langsoen, Takn, JLumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Oeparturt A STEAMER Nov. 7— S p.m. ii Nov. 1O ii 14—3 p.m. IT Sl— B p.m.
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      482 1 STEAMER SAILINGS. u NEDERLAND ir= STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED (ROYAL NETHERLANDS MAIL). REGULAR fortnightly sailings from AMSTERDAM via SOUTHAMPTON, GENOA, Colombo and SINGAPORE to Java and VICE VERSA. For further particulars, apply to Internationale Crediet-en Handelsvereeniging Rotterdam," Agents. 4-9 v OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY.
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      398 1 AUSTRALIA BY BURNS PHILP LINE Singapore to Java Poets, Port Daiwim Thursday Island, Brisbane and Sydney, via Torres Straits. Also taking pavxengers and oargo with traaHbiument for other Victorian, Sooth Australian and North Queensland Ports, British New Ooinra, New Britain, Tasmanian and New Zealand Ports. Smooth Passage- Suparb Scenery. A
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    106 5 FIXTURES. Wednesday, November 4. High (Tatar, MM am., 11.4.! p.m SeUngoi Kiv. i Tin. Derrick's, noon. Thursday, November 5. High Water, 10.'. i am. Friday, November 6. High Water, till a.m 11.22 p.m. Snag li Big in Rubber. Barker's, noon. Saturday, N ivember 7. Hi^b Water, Mt
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    108 5 To DAT. Malacca, P. Swettenham and Telok Anson 8 pm Batu Pahat 8 pm Katitvia 4 pm To-mobbow. Pouloe Soegi H am liangkok 11 am Port Dirkson 11 am Colonilx) noon Muar ami Malacca 2 pm Laboc&n Bilik, Tandjong Balei and Mcdan 2 pm Tobiiiy Tinggi, Bengkalis
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    Mails for Europe.
    36 5 Larr Simoapou. Dos id Lomkon Abbitbi Sept. 9 St-pt. 11 October 26 Oct. 'If, Sept. 17 26 Oct. 26 Sept. 23 26 Oct. 26 Sept 30 Jet. 1 l)ct 15 [»ct. >ct. 'li
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    39 5 >win s tvlogram has been received f;om the Metcurol gieal (Mbm, Hongkong Hon^konj.', November 3. 2 p.m. 4 p.m. Hongki ng. Manila Baromutav MB7 759 Direction of WinJ SSE MM hbm i Itty Thermometer 81 Wet ■taafta c. c
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    68 5 At tlit thirl annual general meeting of tbe Malacca Chinese Literary Association held oa Sunday, ii.c fullowinK were cOected oftctfS for til- rn-uiDj; y« »r I'l. -i.i ut l>r. Tan Nnt I -„1,-nt. Mi. Lob Kirn Ski; hon. BMBaßan, Mr. Tan Ch«-o>; Chuan; hon. a»st. secrrtary. Mr. Tan .-iv r,
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
    160 5 6XCHANQB 8lNli&POBB, N'OVKMBKR 4. 1914 |Ob London Bank 4 m/» 2/4 ft Demand 2l Private 8 m/« 2/4; Us l.(oi» BankT. T. m 1744 On BoHJKoxn ..Bink <]/d '25J Oh Shanghai... .Bank d/d m, 106*. Oa Java ...Bauk T. T. m 141 J On Umm Bank d/d
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      MINING.
      177 5 10 10 AmpanK ,7.00 1 1 AyerWeng 0.15 10 10 Belat 1.00 10 10 Bruang 0.75 10 10 Kampai 10 10 Kanaboi 10 10 KiutaAhhOCiation £1 £1 KinUTin 1.13.0 £i £1 Laliat Miner 10 0 Malayan Collieries £1 £1 Malayan Tins 1.10.0 10 10 Middleton 5/- 6/- Pahang Conso)
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      RUBBER.
      613 5 RUB BER. Issue :S !>._„. Valued ij- 3/- Allagat 1/8 £1 41 Anglo-Java 2/- 3/- Anglo-Malay 6/8 3/- 2/- BatangMalaka -/6 £1 41 Batu Tiga 1.5.0 2/- 8/- BekoL -/5 £1 41 Bukit Kajang 1.6.0 £1 £1 Bukit Lintang 2.0.0 2/- 2/- Bakit Mertajam 1/6 £1 £1 Bukit Rajah 4.5.0
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      GENERAL.
      125 5 Bnyen. Belle-.. 41 XI B. Smelting Co. 12/- 18/8 XI XI Prel. 1.0.0 1.2.8 5/- 6/- Klectric T'ways 8/- 4,8 10 10 Fruer Neave 60.00 66.00 60 60 Hammer Co. 85.00 95.00 100 Howartb Krekine 46.00 100 7%Pre*. 100.00 100 100 K»tz Bro, Del. 110.00 10 10 MayDard Co.
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      DEBENTURES.
      60 5 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 0% •1,284 500 Singapore Electric Tramways S i. X350.CC0 Spore Municipal 5% 11,878,000 B%pm Spore Municipal 4J% of 1907 (1,600,000 pa Buyers Sellen Spore Municipal 4J% of i 909 l,nO\ooo pa> Spore Municipal 4 9%dii B'poro Municipal 4^, jUUOO.OOO 92f «*«The buying quotations of sterling
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      170 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. November 5. At saleroom, unredeemed pledge*, at 10. N'oveuiber 7. -At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. November 7— At No. 9, I'pper Wilkie Rd., Kubber Tyred Victoria. PUnts, etc., property of Mrv Muhlt-nbein, at 2.80. November 7. -At NY 19, Soah I m Road, valuable
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      564 5 AIEST ADVEKTISEMENTS. DRESSER WANTED. Wtn'ed imniFdi»'e!y, Qaalified Drescer (or E t%te in E*«t Jobore. A] ply iv person to HOI>TEAD k Co., Ebtit.B Dipt. 4 11 a ASSISTANT WANTED. W»t ted. Annistant io- Robber Eitste i M»l»cca. knowledge of Tamil aid Malay ei-geotial. Mint bo rapa^lu of ruaLiog all drtailsof
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      47 5 SPRINGBOK THE GENUINE jS^s^ iK^i^ TR TOBACCO. Manufactured from the finest Magaliesberg Tobacco. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE in 4-oz. SEALEO BAGS. CARLSBERG BEER^ J^^^^^ World -wide 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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      47 5 THE 3rd 4th INSTALMENTS of SELIO'S MASTERPIECE AT THB HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BKHXiS KOAD. TO-HIOHTI AT 9.1* The Adventures of Kathlyn No. 3. THE TEMPLE of LION. No. 4. THE ROYAL SLAVE, (In 4 Reels). AMIDST THE FLAME OF LOVE. Te'ephoae No. Hlk. M^^^ > J^|iJ > y^|BMia^
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      56 5 WEATHER REPORT. kmUni; 1m ibau Hospital, November :>. 9 AM. 8 P.M. 9 P.M., Bared. 82 Fab 29.H95 29.759 29.H 8 Temp. H.V4 82.4 7RO Wet Bulb Ther 7».(l 75.0 76.0 Dir. of Wind calm E calm Max. shade Temp l Mm. 74.0 Max. in Sob 147.0 Te rad. Th>
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    The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4. SINGAPORE RUBBER MARKET.
    1227 6 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4. SINGAPORE RUBBER MARKET. It will be noticed that, as things go in these hard timee. very good prices were obtained at the Singapore Hubber Auction yesterday. One hundred and eighteen dollars ptr picul is a figure that would have been sneered at two years
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    12 6 The i.-itpnt of Rahman Hydraulic Tin Ltd., during October was 600 piculs.
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    17 6 Tbe output of the Rahman Tin Co., Ltd., during October was 569 piculs (Mills 346.35, Tributes 222.93).
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    25 6 It is reported that there are now no less than 17 German ships in Manila harbour. The Mark was the last to get in safely.
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    29 6 Shipping agents are reminded that vessels arc not allowed to work cargo in tbe Roads at night without special permission, which will not be granted except under exceptional circumstances.
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    31 6 It transpires that when President Poincare's visit to General Jotfre was ar rangtd, the Germans scut one of their best aviators to endeavour to drop a bomb on the two Frenchmen.
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    34 6 It is reported from London that strong steps are to be taken to deal with alien enemies by interning those between seventeen and forty five years of age. Large numbcis have already been arresttd.
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    31 6 Tbe Evening News, London, has started a campaign against German espionage in Koglaud and the Dependencies. Tbe paper publishes a list of hotels and restaurants not employing Austiian or German waiters.
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    38 6 A correspondent in London wires to the Times of Ceylon as follows I have heard unofficially that the Ceylon Contingent will leave for the front when efficient, as it is advisable to despatch all efficient troops without delay.
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    38 6 It transpires that the Germans had made arrangements with a leading kinematograph firm to take a gigantic film recoiding the Ivaisor's triumphal entry into Paris, but tbe retreat of the German army from tho Marne disorganized the scene.
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    48 6 A London wire of October 22, says The Koyal Fusiliers and Middlesex Regiment are likely to have 17 battalions each before tbe end of the year. Tbe territorial force is now half a million. It is estimated that by Christmas two millions of men will be under arms.
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    42 6 Owing to the enforced darkness in London HMaaHg many from going to the theatres, Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree and Sir Charles Wyndham have arranged for six matinee* at the Criterion Thoatre and His Majesty's Theatre weekly, with only two evening performances weekly.
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    54 6 A course of six lessons in practical dressmaking has been arran^xl to begin at the Y.W.C.A., on Friday, at 10 a m and ladies wishing to join the class are asked to register their names at the Institute at once. Mrs. Kyre Kenny and Miss Brook Hunt bare kindly consented
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    53 6 The directors of the South British Insurance Company have declared a dividend of 2s. 3d. ptr share for the past half-year, making 6d. for the year to August 31. The sum of X' 13,000 has been placed to the reinsur ance fund, jC*O,OOO to the reserve fund and £20,001) to
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    62 6 The Siamese pavilion which is to house the exhibit from Siam at the Panama Exposition is now being erected in Baugkok, and it is hoped there will be time to arrange the exhibit in the pavilion before the date on which everything is to he pack, d and sent off.
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    55 6 The I'inang Gazette of the 2nd int,t says The unmarried members, ucarly thirty in number, of the German community, who have recently been interned at I. naDg, left for Singapore by the morning train to-day, in charge of Lieutenant Colman, Serjeant- Major Webb, and a section of "C Company, Penaug
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    83 6 At this week's mcetiDg of the Biblical and Literary Keseaich Society, to bo lv Id to morrow evening at 8.80 at the V M.t.'.A., the question for discussion will be Docs it matter what a man believes?" The discussion will follow the reading of a paper on the question by
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    73 6 A Rangoon wire says that while A. Bentley and two others of the European crew < f the steamer Warwickshire were about to leave in a sampan (or the shore from the steamer in midstream on October 24, the sampan turned turtle, and Bentley, the saloon steward, was drowned. The
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    111 6 A British Foreign Office lueaaaue to Bang kok, daUxl October 20, iav« The Gorman Press Bureau allege that ludiin troops have been withdrawn from Kfjypt because they MM considered unreliable. This is entirely un true. ludian troops are keenly dtniroui of lighting with their fellow British subjects and the Allies
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    374 6 After the lapse of over one year Mr. It'ibt it D. Piingle, general secretary of V.M.C.A. in Malaya, is again back in the Straits. As originally intended, the Hon. Charles H. Strutt, Chairman of the New London Borneo Tobacco Company, and of tbe Sapong Rubber and Tobacco
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    Malayan Contingent.
    75 6 So far as we are aware, no decision has been arrived at with reference to examination of recruits for thi> front at other places than Fort Canning, Singapore. We shall lake tha e;irlie.-t pos.-ible opportunity of reporting any decision which may bo arrived at. Meantime the only course
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    The Feeling in India.
    98 6 In the course of a long lmder on the Zemindar Editor's deportation, the Observer, a Lahore Muslim weekly, while stating that Mr. /afar .Mi was not disloyal, says So great is tbe debt that tho .Muslims of India owo to England aud her culture that they
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    Singapore Veterans.
    189 6 This evcniD^ from 5.1.", t,, o, and to morrow evening at tbu samo time, recruits are invited to present themselves at the Drill Hall fur enrolment in the Singapore Veterans' corps, the conditions for which were set out in our iksuo on Monday. They are, briefly, age limits
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    Singapore Family Benefit Society
    264 6 The Hon. Secretary of the Singapore family Benefit Society asks us to Htatc that Mr. Kduiund Lazaroo, of the Public Works Department, Malacca, has consented to >lin tribute application forms and aus.vir any BSjaWai concerning the society ami gaM rally to look after the interests of
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      246 6 RONEO Perfect Filing Systems. Suitable for any business, whether large or small. Letters found or filed in a minimum of time. Inexpensive, simple, can be inspected at the Roneo showrooms. Advice on Filing. Gratis. CARD LEDGERS, STOCK RECORD SYSTEMS. 14a, Collyer Quay. CHRISTMAS TIDE Kan it ever occurred to you
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      140 6 ALHAMBRA CMfNUTOBRIPN THftTM BiICN ROaO. 2nd Show 8.16 p.m. Ist Show 780 p.m. In 8 Parts I In S Parts 1 1 ZOE OR A WOMAN'S LAST CARD Mile. Regina Badet in Ihe title role An emotional drama of the highest class, with superb acting. MAX 8 MARVELLOUS CURE! LATEST
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    THE WAR.
    2078 7 Failure of All German Attacks. ALLIES REPORTED AT LILLE. Hard Fighting Still In Progress. Rki'tkk's Spbi'UL and Ordinary Wm TrLH.KAMS. London, November 2, 9.45 a.m. Renter reports from the Belgian frontier that the Germans have been compelled to ■etreat considerably east of Dixmude. They were undoubtedly nonplussed by
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    More Emden Stories.
    447 7 REPLENISHED BUNKERS JUST IN TIME. Knowledge of Pursuer's Movements. According to a telegram from All ihabiJ. dated October 24, a Tiuu-s (London) loader says that the British public lias been hitherto inclined to regard the Km Im with amused tolerance. The time has come, however, to i
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    LONDON RUBBER SPECIAL.
    76 7 (Fkom ()i-r Own Corkrspondent.) London, November 3. The Treasury issue a scheme providing for the relief of the Stock Exchange. Respecting loaus on speculative transactions, it is airanged that the banks will not press for repayment until a year after the conclusion of peace. The Kink of
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    The New F.M.S. Tin Duty.
    180 7 The following reaches us from the London Secretary of the Tronoh Mines, Ltd. A meeting of the principal English tin mining companies operating in the Federated Malay States has been held in London at which the proposed enactment to impose a new duty of three
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    131 7 A letter received from home to day states that the Middlesex Ktgiment, who will be il remembered in Singapore, have been in the thick of the fighting in Kcrope and have in every way upheld the best traditions of tbeliriti.-h army. They distinguished them selves at Mons, but there are
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    SPORTING LETTER.
    1963 7 THE BUSINESS SPIRIT AND THE TURF. League Football Progress. Bt Ocb Special Contributor.] London, October 2. There has been a tendency, in gome referenoe to the late Sir Charles AsshetonSmith, to disparage the sportsmanship of that enthusiastic owner, and even to suggest that the lavish investments of such
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    29 7 Mr. J. Foster, In>;i.',r at Excise, wa.i murdered on October 2d, aft MaMgaaa, near Rangoon, by tlin <■ Chinamen after a aUObOM ful raid on ;»a illi it liquor shop.
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    THE FEDERAL COUNCIL.
    672 8 IPIMftCM of Increases In Expenditure. Ural Council was ope-m-d at Kuila ,y ujoii.inn in llie pi. -I Ml nt tin- Hi^li Comiuixsiom r. Sir A. 11. Young. K(M(i.andall the otiicial and uuofficial IU.-liiilinii His Highness the Sultan II lli-hn. ss the Yam Tuan of .bilun arj.l the
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    Seremban War Relief Fund.
    398 8 I in Kiiant to a n.tice issued by the leaders of the different communities of Seremban. ••Mm a correspondent, a fairly lar^e and representative gathering v-<-< iiiulul at the cii in. .Minus As-M,iition on Saturday. Oci.ob. rM. 1 lie 11, .d. the Itritish Resident, who was
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    22 8 of Tropical a n. u]\ i at the -hip of Dr. Aldo i.-'illaai. m Culouibo, »t ihi- beginning of J by him.
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    WAR RELIEF FUNDS.
    764 8 Prince of Wales's War Relief^Fund. The Hon. Treasurer, Mr. M. Morrison, begs to acknowledge tbe receipt of the following further contributions to date Amount already acknowledged 9135,800.29 A. Kulxii-.u 100 Periuas Hubber Syndicate 100 A. E. Baddeley, Ist instalment. Home Fund only 50 Members. Tanjong Pagar Dock
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    OCtOBER RUBBER RETURNS.
    232 8 Punggor.— 6,69o lbs. New Serendah.— lo,s4s lbs. F.M.S. Rubber C 0. —117,261 lbs. K. L Uubber Co.- 108,264 lbs. Tanjong Malira.— 47,3V 2 lbs. Kuang. -13,301 lbs. Ayer Kuning (F.M 5.)— 22,461 lbs. Chersonese.— 51,669 lbs. Bradwall.— l7,9*B lbs. Sungei Way (Selangor).— B2,o2s lbs. Highlands and Lowlands.—
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    Duff Development Company.
    252 8 The report of the Duff Development Company, Limited, states that tho total income from all sources during the year to December M amounted to £4:t,5H7, as against £48.174 in 1912. The working expenditure (including the sum of X' 1,133 charged in the various working accounts as depreciation
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    Singapore in the Dark.
    135 8 The London and China Express to hand this morning says We bave bad to possess our souls in patience on thia fide as to news respecting the war, but it would seem we are really quite well off in comparison with 4oiuc of the li.itish Colonies.
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    18 8 Waiter. That seat's reserved Customer. Theu lut is it doing here Take it away and give me another.
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    SINGAPORE RUBBER AUCTION.
    562 8 Record Quantity and Excellent Prices. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's 163 rd auction was held yesterday, whon there were offered for sal* piculs 2.136.38 or 2N7,517 lbs., and Bold piculs 1,527.40 or 203,653 lbs. The prices realised were: In their weekly rubbi r report dated
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      202 8 To tbe Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir, I want tv make use of your valuable paper to make a suggestion to the Koman Catholic authoritits in Singapore and the F M.S. It is on tbe subject of tbe confessional or conftsqion boxes used in churches out here. In
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    13 8 Hesitation is a stop disregarded in tbe punctuation of tbe man of genius.
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      69 8 Tiie actrts* st < d at tbe aa 'ager's door. ti- r Ii ad MB* lieaty, hr ti.roat was sore; s t Dtere his pre-eace w.tb sinking heart, she hod ooiuj tl a day to rfsigo ber part A cold, cnei i be tuu, 'Ob. my di»r, Tntro's rtally DotLii-K
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      93 8 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. When yon bave a bad cold yon want a remedy tbat will not only give relief, but effect a prompt and permanent care, a remedy that ia pleasant to take, a remedy tbat contains notliio« injurious, diamlx rlain a Coutjli Hemedy meets all tlit se requirements. It
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      472 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. TYRES. Ample supplies available. No increase in prices. 20 to 25% cheaper than other tyres, and Still the Best. DUPIRE BROS., Singapore. RAFFLES HOTEL, Buy your Bread and Cakes from the Raffles Bakery, which is entirely under the Supervision of a skilled European Confectioner. Retail Depot Raffles Hotel
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      153 9 PRATTS THE STANDARD MOTOR SPIRIT. Obtainable at WEARNE BROS., LTD. IN WEAKNESS, NEURASTHENIA f*?g^Tl CONSUMPTION KftfJl CHLOP.OSIS ■m?*!^ml K mWL l^*^ Deschiens All doctors agree that this vital Iron of the Mood ALWAYS CURES, and gives everyone health, strength and beauty. Par better t'iar< uncooked meat, Chalybeates. etc STORAGE. We
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      244 9 THE STRAITS —————-^——-———^————^^^^^zz TIMES Can be obtained at the follow ing places in Singapore Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd Money Changer, Raffles Hotel. Money Chuger, Adelphi Hotel Money Changer, Hotel de l'Surope Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Messrs. Koh k Co Bra? Basah Road. The Refroohmenl Buffet, Tank Road Railway
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      695 9 j_ NOTICES. IN THE COLONIAL COURT OF ADMIRALTY OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF BINGAPORE No. 0 of 1914. IN PBIZB. THE S.S. MARKOMANIA. WALTER FAAB. MASTER. GEORGE V, BY TBE GRACE OF GOD, OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND AND OF THB BRITISH DOMINIONS BEYOND THE
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      774 9 NOTICES. NOTICE. Mr. W. H Hughes, a Director of the Dunlop Rubber Co, Ltd Estates, will arrive in Singapore early this mo tb ani will remain in the country frr come time, makinu his headquarters in Malacca 8 11 o_ GOVERNMENT NOTICE. Tendtm will be received up to noon on
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      448 9 STEAMER SAILINGS INDO-CHiNA STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. Diiftot F.orvioo to Japan via Hontfkong a Shanghai, and to Calcutta, via Panang, from Singapore. Taking oargo on tboroagti Hills of Lading (or Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, CLefuo. Tientsin, Newcbwang, Yangtsze Ports. Formosa, the Philippines, etc., etc., etn. Steamers. Tons. Commander. Kdtsano 4,885
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      1385 10 t imam w.i mmm. largest paid-up capital of amy eastui cohpaiol PROSPEROUS a.nd PROGRESSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD omOB Wlnefceetes. Ho—, W.gapa^ LONIXMI OFFICB SS. OM *m~». 8.0. Ite Oa-aaary has *ao.OO- eapoaite. witk Mat M ef fcgt.ai a«l aoa^ti- w» aW Briah* LA. In "->->■
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      497 10 BANKIN6. THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA LTD. Capi'al Authorised £1,500 000 Capital Subscribed ...C1.196.000 Capital Paid-up £562, 5C0 Reserve Fund £465,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS R. J. Black Esq., Chairman. James Campbell Esq. H.Melvill SimonsE^q. J. A. Maitland Esq. Sir David Yule. J. M. Ryrie Etq. Chief Manager Percy Mould Esq.
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      639 10 INSURANCE. PARTNERSHIP INSURANCE capital'/.™ the bmins of a concern. It prottct tbe busiDtßs from btirjc ciiFpl«d through the withdrawal o( a deceased paitner's inter. st. It provides asainst credit inQpairmfnt It strenKtlitnn financial landing and proves an invaluable a^et. This iDtuiance isnitd on Endowment principles, covers two lives, and is
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      170 10 AUCTION BALE Of UNSERVICEABLE POLICE STORES, UNCLAIMED 4 CONFISCATED GOODS, INTESTATE ESTATE PROPERTY, ETC., By order ot The Chief Police Officer, A l Tbe Central Police Station, South Bridge Road, On Friday, Novkmbbb IS, at 2.80 p.m. For full particulars, sec catalogues. POWELL k CO., Aoctioaeera. 81 10 13 11
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    676 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Trench Cutting Under Power. Charles L. Freeaton. writing in the Daily Chronicle, says lt may be that not until the war is over, if even then, the full measure of the mechanical equipment of the armies in the field will be
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    338 11 ESCAPED FROM CUSTODY London Soldier Who Picked Lock Of German Gaol." Down one of the streets of Amiens came a figure weariDg the uniform of the sth French Regiment of Dragoons. When it came nearer, writes a Central News correspondent, 1 found that the private of dragoons was none other
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      168 11 When reliability is of first importance —when economy matters— for service un^er most severe conditions for higher than usual efficiency— in tizes from M h.p. to 600 h.p. USE WESTINGHOUSE MOTORS Over 1,000 000 h.p. of Motors made at Trafford Park are giving exceptional service. SOLE AGENTS CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS,
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      32 11 Lame Back. Lame back may be cared by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm two or three time* a day with a vigorous rubbing at each application. Fur sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      230 11 DUNLOP k^ TYRES. MOTOR, Cf*l^ CYCLE MOTOR CYCLE, \L/ff S L D NO INTERRUPTION OF SUPPLIES. NO ALTERATION IN PRICES. The Dunlop Company is in a position to meet any demands which may b^ made upon it. It is to your best interest, at this time especially, to SUPPORT BRITISH
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      74 11 SUCCESS Emery Grinder (FOOT F»OWER) cjO^^ 3,000 Revolutions per Minute attained hSRP^s. JI U by a simple and easy motion ot'l he foot. jr JUST LIKE A POWER MACHINE /I The Greatest Grinder /I on Earth j For Grinding Drills, Castings, Machine jR tmfch Parts, Knives, Scissors, and all kinds
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      821 12 JEFFREY'S Pilsener Beer Brewed in Scotland. FRESH SUPPLIES JUST ARRIVED. OBTAINABLE AT ALL FIRST-CLASS DEALERS. Sole Agents: Adamson, Gilf illan Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE. PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS. FURNISHED FUT WANTED. Wanted, furnished flat within convenient distance of town. Apply OL, c/o Straits Times. 811 511 BILL COLLECTOR WANTED. Wanted. Experienced
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      535 12 TO BE LET OB SOLD. TO LET No. 188, Amoy Street. Apply M. Guston, 9. Princt Strtit. M-B o FURNISHED SEABIDE RESIDENCES TO LET. BELINDA and JUANITA, to lot furnished. Apply No 9, Mt. Sophia 16 a OFFICEBTOLET. No la, Raffl&s Qaay, Ist and 2nd floors. Apply GUTHRIB Co., Ltd.
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      436 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT CO. 108 ft 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 421. Shipclandlcrs. Government and Municipal Contractors. Et-tate Suppliers and Commission Agents. Sols Aoints The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar BrsLd Hair Beltings. code: flags of all sizes ready In stock Price? r< aaonable. 1-7 80-6 18 TENTS FOR
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      753 12 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. Ship-Chandlers, Government and Municipal Contractor*, General Importer* and Exporters, and Commission Jtgintt, [state, Rice-Mill and law-fllll Suppliers 37. Philip Street. Tel. Address: "GUANKIAT Codes: A. B. C. Ith Edition *kd A I. Telephone Nop.— Office: 1J. C 8 aid 117-1 (Private HBO. Solb Aoknts For GLOBE
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      390 12 SINGAPORE CLUB FIXTURES Straits Times List Thu following fixtures fjr tbo onrreot wo > and important forthcoming fixtnres are kindly supplied uy the secretaries of the vnriou dobs. Convenient forms on which to tuak tho returns will be auppliexl on application tr tlu Manager, Straits Tiu:e». Singapore Golf Club. Nov.
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      226 12 Straits Ibimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— MisceUane ous wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of $1 per foui lines for one or two insertions. Notice* of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four linos, $1 each inser ion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8, 12. Inch Scali
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