Straits Times Weekly Issue, 23 April 1883
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Straits Times Weekly Issue
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Title Section28 1883-04-23 1 The Straits Times WEEKLY ISSUE. Ni:w Series.] Published for Transmission by Every Homeward Mail Steamer. i Price 40 Cents.* V()L. XXXIX. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, APRIL 23, 1883. NO. 3,20628 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement626 1883-04-23 1 NOTICE. From and after the Ist Tannery 12£3, the following ohan<_*os will he made in the publication of the Straits Tjmfs. The subscription to the Daily issue will be oons'derably reduced. Th»> Weekly issue will be published in time for transmission with the homeward inails, and will he of the626 words
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Advertisement481 1883-04-23 1 fiottces. thankfully received and promptly attended to We cannot undertake to return rejected communications. We cannot undertake to give reasons for the rejection of communications that are addressed to us THE LONDON* SINGAPORE ANTI FOULING PATNT COMPANY, LIMITED. (DENNYS' PATENTS). Incorporated under the Companies' Artr 1862 to 18%, the liability481 words
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Advertisement596 1883-04-23 1 ißterellaemms. DR. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S CHLORODYNE. The Original and only Genuine. Advice to Invalids. If you wish to obtain quiet, refreshing sleep, free from headache, relief from pain and anguish, to calm and assuage the weary achings of protracted disease, invigorate the nervous media, and regulate the circulating systems of596 words
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Advertisement494 1883-04-23 1 NORTON'S CAMOMILE PILLS are confidently recommended as a simple bu certaiD REMEDY for INDIGESTION NORTON'S CAMOMILE PLILS are with justice called the Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach." Act a; a powerful tonic and gentle aperients are mild in their operation and safe under any circumstances. NORTON'S CAMOMILE PILLS are494 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement581 1883-04-23 2 The Original and Genuine. "^•OBCESTERSHIKE O AUCE bears the autograph sig~ nature of Lea and Perrins on a red label. Sold whole- sale by the Proprietor, "Worcester; and Crosse and Black well. London. EA and PERRINS' QAUCE. Of Grocers and Oilmen throughout the world. Singapore Agents. Messrs. John Little Singapore,581 words
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Advertisement639 1883-04-23 2 THE STRAITS INSURANCE COY., LIMITED. {Incorporated with Limited Liability under the Indian Companies' Act, 1866.) »APITAL $2,000,000 in 20,000 Shares of $100 each Payable $5 each on application, and $15 on allotment. Farther calls not to exceed $20 per Share, nor to be made at less than three months interval.639 words
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Advertisement668 1883-04-23 2 fiortrts. the payment of a dividend which will represent only fair interest, to be in a position to encourage contributing shareholders. The Directors propose that the annna profits be divided as follows Ist. Interest on the paid up capital 10 per cent, per annum as a first claim ou the668 words
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Advertisement500 1883-04-23 2 CEAN STEAMSHIpfjOMpiH Agamemnon. Patroc**i Achilles. Deucllwi. DIOMED. GLAI7CT7B. rKIAM. Or EBtm SAEPEDON. STENTOR, Hector. Texjckr MeNELAUS. LAERTBi. Cyclops. ->lemachit. Bellerophon. Jason. UIYRBEB. Rie Coy's St 'amers are despatched tdool ontwxrds for Straits and QU from Shanghai homewards to! every ten days, and hare i atirn for first and th rd500 words
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1104 1883-04-23 3 The Governors of the Bombay and Madras Presidencies are both Scotchmen, but are evidently lacking 1 in the canniness proverbially attributed to their fellow-countrymen, for they seem to have a knack of getting themselves into rows or scandal without rhyme or1,104 words
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Article944 1883-04-23 3 {Before Mr. O'Brien, Acting Magistrate.) April. I«th, 1882. Assaulting and Resisting a Bailiff. Tunku Mohamed Ariffien and (2) Mohamed were charged with (I) criminal force, (2) criminal force to a public servant in the excution of his duty. The full charge was that they Mahomed Ariffien and Mohamed944 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement878 1883-04-23 3 Ftled state o&ihese riy*ks, namely, to the correspond«ke which the Netherlands Government wised r>n the subject of the border line, then a thing quite unheard of in tk»t far and wild interior. Then the Uetberlands officials carefully took these very same brad hunters and takers into confid«^ne*\ obtained information from878 words
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Advertisement420 1883-04-23 3 trade i 8 10,039 in excess of that of the previous year. In the imports to Kuching from the Coast, there ia an increase in the total value to the amount of $2,201, which is o7 1 > Bq^8 q^ by increases to the amount of against which are decreases420 words
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Correspondence.
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Article113 1883-04-23 4 itor of the Bail// Times. Swettenham in bis report, i might at least have given Jj and the general public wing the meaning of the two 8 Immigrant" and Emiis a poor production, and if am does not do better next ic will begin to lose faith in rrice113 words
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Article606 1883-04-23 4 for of the Straits Times. der very much indeed to see t taken in the approaching members of the Sporting need by their absenting i the Course of a morning. >sence of toast, butter, and give a relish to the coffee, thing to do with the sparse it then606 words
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Article184 1883-04-23 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—You yesterday drew attention to the recommendation of Mr. Isemonger, the Postmaster General, to allow the clerks extra pay for working out of their regular long office hours, from 7 to 6, and also to provide for promotion in184 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous129 1883-04-23 4 ARRIVALS. Flag i Nam. and Captain. Feom o R IO# O r«OM. CONSIGN***. r Brit. str. 6tHS,,r, llsun SaSJwog Anril P. 1 Spa. rtr! 2128 P<« ndo uJSESf V'J l-'l bs»& i>i i. nt. n*/ uray Rangoon Inril II T Tv' t; jt c lint. str. 125Kozells Klan* aSS lil/t129 words
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Miscellaneous387 1883-04-23 4 CLEARANCES. Datk. Vjcssil's Nau*. Flao Rio. Captaik. Dkstihatio. April 16 Mercury Brit. B tr. Martin" ~T7 6 Ti l- I" f ileB ports 16 Norn^andy ggji h on JJ-H. p^ 16 plnTy 2^ 8 f- S^ 8^ U ft A London 17 Louts^alll P^ S t r r gSr S"*387 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement639 1883-04-23 5 f^team *6<p Companies* jk^^-^ DB NEtSIRLANDSCH-INDISCHE STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Under Contracts with the Netherlands, Indian Governments.) Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London, E. O. Head Agency Batavia. The following are the dates on which the Company's Steamers running in connection with the mail steamers of the p. A O. S. N.639 words
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Advertisement753 1883-04-23 5 *ttam JWbtp eompante** for Ampanan via Pagoeroean Probolingo, Besoekie, Panaroekan, Sumanap, Kangean, Banjoewangi, Bali- Boeleling C. The South Coast of Java.— From Batavia via Anjer for Tjilatjap and back on the 2nd of every month, calling at Patjitan every alternate month, beginning with the month of January. D. The West753 words
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Advertisement791 1883-04-23 5 Bafts* TtfE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COM PANT LIMITED. The works of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the '*own of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.— Affording berthaerefor twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water tlongside for vessels of the heaviest d-aui*ht,791 words
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Advertisement345 1883-04-23 5 THE NEW HA] PAN! This Company af all description manner under the ropean Shipwrighi No. 1 Graving Length— 4ls tec Depth of water I Width at Entrai No. 2. Graving Length 459 feet Depth of water f Width at Entrai The Machine she o Blacksmiths' pentera* shops, are for the345 words
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Advertisement697 1883-04-23 6 &mtllmuous. THE ONLY TRADE MARK— PHOSPHODYNE. Sanctioned by Her Majesty's Government. Protected under the Trade Marks Act (38 and 39 Viet., ch. 91). HEALTH, STRENGTH, AND ENERGY. DR. LALOU'S PHOSPHODYNE. Twenty Years Public Test, and Thousands of unimpeachable Testimonials from ill parts of the World, establish DR. LALOR'S PHOSPHODYNE the697 words
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Advertisement727 1883-04-23 6 fflmtUtintom. Indies, The Colonies, Turkey, Asia, and other Hot Climates. Appointed Agents for Dr. La LOR Phosphodyne in India .—-Treacher <& C's Bombay, Bycull.i, and Poona; Smith, Stamstreet Co., Bathgate Co., and Scott, Thompson Co., Calcutta H. R. Maynard, Penang; R. Robertson, Ceylon; E. Gillon A Co., Lahore; O'Hara Co.,727 words
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Advertisement810 1883-04-23 6 fflisffllanrmis. Preparations with Ltkrio's Name. Tt may be remembered that some time since a controversy was raging in the medical journals as to the original invontor of a certain Obstetric Bag, wherein two eminent gynaecologist m disputed the right of priority to certain improvements others joined in the fray and810 words
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Advertisement645 1883-04-23 6 iHisirrllaneoHa the only Reliable Remedy f n ness. Nervous D»'bilifcv f n of Piwer, D^re^or^Mu r n ?K Pimples, Imperfect Nutrition p^^. Decline, A rren >atnr e Dr. BRKHIT'S |'}msp|j nnVi the Best Known Remedy f,,, H ??T* i Liver Compl.nt,. and all Fun -r tioc raaicemenU ofeitber <>Tliil Dr.645 words
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THE STRAITS TIMES. WEEKLY ISSUE.
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Title Section10 1883-04-23 1 THE STRAITS TIMES. WEEKLY ISSUE. SINGAPORE, MONDAY. 23rd APEIL, 1888.10 words
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Article24 1883-04-23 1 On 114th ji. at WiQib eJ CongtAHCE WI&TERINQHA.M, y Mia^s! d lUj^b" of the late [{•> \V. Worsl^.y, «»t' i'. a. toft, Lincolnshire.24 words
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163 1883-04-23 1 STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 23rd APRIL, 1883. LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS. Singapore, 23rd APiiiL, 18*3. Gambier S 7.05. Black Pepper 1(1. White Pepper, fair quality. Sago Flour, Sar 3.05 Pearl Sago 3.45. Coffee, Bonthyoe picked 14.50. Tapioca, small Flake 3.75 Tin 30 40s. Muli' twist 8£ lbs. Shirtiu^s 1.57*. 7 do do163 words
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Article1965 1883-04-23 1 His Excellency the Governor left for Penang on Wednesday in the Government steamer Pilot Fish, on a short visit, on business connected with the Public Works and with Indian Immigration. The Legislative Council met on Tuesday last, the 17th instant, when for the first time Major1,965 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous144 1883-04-23 1 Per P. and O. steamer Sutlej, onthe2'»th met. For Singapore. From Brindisi Missrs C. Stringer, Palm»r and the Marquis Puzzardi. From Calcutta: Mr. Cbas Fin., sley. From Madras: Colonel Rom Church and Miss Church. Prom Colombo Messrs. J. A. Campbell and R. R. Wright. From Penang: Messrs. Ford and Thomas.144 words
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Article1761 1883-04-23 2 The total Return of Visitors to the Kaffles Library and Museum during the week ending Friday 20th April, 1883 was, 008. TOKO Lye Soo was fined $20 the other day in the Police Court, for cheating by false measure. On Friday, the 13th instant, as the1,761 words
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Article175 1883-04-23 2 We have just received the April number of this useful publication, which has now been in existence for nearly two years. It is, as set forth on the title page, a monthly record of information for planters of coffee, tea, cocoa, cinchona, sugar, rubber, palms, rice, and175 words
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Article533 1883-04-23 2 The good people of Malta have, is appears, been for a long time highly dissatisfied with the unrepresentative character of their Legislative Council. The Council is formed of the Governor as President, and eighteen members, of whom ten are nominated by the Governor, and eight are elected by the Maltese.533 words
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Article1263 1883-04-23 2 (Peiuing Gazette, \Oth April.) Mr. Callcott, Acting Deputy Coloniil Engineer, Penang, has been appointed i BfunjoipeJ Commissioner here, vice 'JL. Bayliss, who has retired. Preparations are being made, we see% erect the fountain presented to the pubtf by Mr. K. S. Tat. It is to stand on tl1,263 words
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Article421 1883-04-23 3 Both the English and the colonial press have recently commented in strong terms upon the profuse and indiscriminate bestowal of the Companionship of the Order of St. Michael and St. George. A Demerara journal has a satirical article referring to the fashion in which this honour "is421 words
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Article266 1883-04-23 3 Many of our readers have complained to us from time to time regarding surcharges made by the Post Office here, on letters and papers, especially from outstations. With reference to this matter the following extract from the Brisbane correspondence of the Sydney Mail is instructive. I have in266 words
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Article525 1883-04-23 3 Loss of the Minard Castle. The China Mail of the 10th April gives the following particulars of the loss of this steamer The tine new steamer Minard Castle, Captain Skinner, which left here at eight o'clock this morning for Saigon in ballast, went on shore about a quarter past nine525 words
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Article375 1883-04-23 3 Tiie Glasgow Herald of the 10th March gives the following notion of the trial trip of the new steamer JPhra-Chula-Chom-Klao, sister ship to the Phra-Cko?n-Klao, and intended for the coasting trade between Baugkok and China. New 8. 8. Phra-Chulj-Chom-Klao. This handsome screw steamer, sister to the Fhra Chom Klao, which375 words
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Article27 1883-04-23 3 fFor Straits Times.) Annam. London, \htk April. The New French Envoy has left for Annam. The French Government demands the immediate execution of the Treaty.27 words
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Article230 1883-04-23 3 Sir Edward E. Mallet, k.c.b., Her Majesty's Consul General in Egypt, has been offered and has refused the appointment of Minister to Pekin. New Guinea. London 16U April. The island of Papua or New Guinea has been formally taken possession of by the Governor of Queensland. China. London, 17230 words
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Article526 1883-04-23 3 {From Ceylon papers.) Bombay, 29M March. The Governor of Bombay left last evening for Ahmedabad, where he to-day opens the Horse Show. Sir Madava Rao has sent in his resignation as Dewan of Baroda,and Kazi Shahbudin is coutirmed in the appointment. The Rao of Cutch left Bombay for526 words
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Article2189 1883-04-23 4 Report on Selangor for ISS2. r Friday's Government Gazettt 00! nns the annual Report of the Re sident of Selangor for the year 1882 Ihe text of the Report is somewbai being little more than i ing comment on the financial and other returns appended to2,189 words
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Article397 1883-04-23 4 St 'dities, 1st January. 1882 aiul 1883. AsSETS Tan., lpt Jan !•>-_>. 18SS. "l it I Ii Hal. inTrea'ry.K. Lumpur. The Hon. Col. Sec. Deposit.. 3o5M Char. Mer'tile Bank s 5, uu ,J 23,917.« Do. do. Deposit.. *****x1 Malacca. 5 <M3 n.^os recoverable Irt" Ml Vflaaftfl Petty397 words
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Article405 1883-04-23 5 The annual inspection of the Troops by Major General Sargent, has just been concluded. The Inniskillings, on Wednesday morning on the Parade Ground at Tanglin, mustered 430 all ranks. The Major General arrived on the ground at 6 a.m. promptly and was received with a general405 words
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Article877 1883-04-23 5 Communicated. The telegraphic announcement of the annexation of New Guinea by the Governor of Queenlaud is another surprise for the world from the present Home Administration it will, however, probably be found that only part of this immense terra incognita has been taken possession of under877 words
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Article1536 1883-04-23 5 {Translated from Dutch newspapers) Batavia. 2nd April—The Straits Times now joins in the Penang outcry against the Hollanders in A.cheen. This is a good token. The more violent these British newspapers are in misrepresenting the situation of affairs in Acheen, the more one may conclude that they1,536 words
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Article1307 1883-04-23 6 (Translated from Butch newspapers.) atama, 2lst March.— From Chianjur (Java) a correspondent writes to us as foaows The villages in this neighbourare still much troubled by timers, which have become so daring that they come out in the daytime to attack people at work in the rice-fields.1,307 words
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Article293 1883-04-23 6 Minutes of Proceedings of the Municipal Commissioners on Thursday, the 12th April, 1883. Commissioners Present. Thomas Scott, Esq. President. Col. S. Dunlop, r. a. Kdwin Koek, Esq. Syed Mohamed AlsagofF, Esq. Head petition from Chew Chin Keat, Farmer of the Singapore Town Market,' calling attention to the insufficiency293 words
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Article1316 1883-04-23 6 Consular Report. Borneo. BlU WEI. The following' is from the Report by Cod sul-General Leys on the trade and commerce of Brunei for the year 1881 The foreign trade of the Sultan of Brunei's territories consists in the exportation of jungle products, chiefly camphor, birds*nests, bees'-wax, and gutta-percha, and of1,316 words
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Article2957 1883-04-23 6 A further meeting was held at Sydney on 6th March, for the purpose i protesting against the mission of thlC Messrs. Redmond, who are at present!} making a tour through the Australian* Colonies, in order to raise money for the Irish N^ioual League. The meeting was2,957 words
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1377 1883-04-23 7 The Orerlaml Mail of the 16th March, in its City article, comments as follows upon a paper read before the Society of Arts l>y Mr. Cornelius Walford, on the subject of the great destruction of property by fires Thc)Fire Cycle its Cause and its Bemt1,377 words
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580 1883-04-23 8 With regard to the approaching international exhibition to be held in Calcutta, the Englishman says Whilst the local Exhibition Committees are busily engaged in Calcutta, we are glad to hear that the Executive Com missioner, Mr. Jules Joubert, is also doing good work abroad. On his580 words
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Article1648 1883-04-23 8 (From our own Correspondent.) Paris 17th Jf arch.— There is no more danger to be apprehended from the Anarchists of the street, than from the Frondeon of the Lyceums. The serious threatenings lie in the financial situation and the re-opening of the campaign for the revision of the1,648 words
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Article452 1883-04-23 8 We take the following from tJ Sarawak Gazette of the 2nd April J Sarawak and the Dutch Authorities.— W notice an extract from the Indische OiM which we are given to understand is oonl sidered a periodical of some weight 10l Holland, and thus deserves observation! The extract452 words
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