Straits Times Weekly Issue, 13 December 1884
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Straits Times Weekly Issue
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Title Section27 1884-12-13 1 The Straits Times. WEEKLY ISSUE. New Series. Published for Transmission by Evkry Homeward Mail Steamer. [Price 40 Cent* VOL XL. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1884. NO. 3,29227 words
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Article65 1884-12-13 1 Domestic Occurrences. BIRTHS. At Gieasen, Germiny, on the 7th inst. the wife of Mr. Max Behk, of a Son. On 29th >'ovembrr, the wife of Mb* Fritz Meyer, of Deli, Suhiuiiu, of a Son. At Kiilen»-y Road, on tbt loth December, the wife of Captain S. G. HODQEB, of a65 words
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201 1884-12-13 1 SINOAPOKK. J3TH DfcCEMERB, Itf! 4. Gambier 5.0-4. Black Bepper 1^.37^. White Pepptr, fair quality... Sago F!oi?r f »Hr.,. 2.25. Pearl Si^ro -^O. Coffee, Bonthyne Tapioc i, small Flake 3.10. Tin. :>" <> 40s. Mule twist i i 50--8* lbs. Shirting L 5-3-7 do201 words
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Article361 1884-12-13 1 Thk last homeward mail was despatched by the M. M. sreamer Irouaddi/ on Tuesday, the 9th December, the Peshawur arrived yesterday (Friday with the English mail of the* f 14th November. The Malwa is expected tomorrow from Hongkong and wiU'Jbe despatched on Monday afternoon, the 15th361 words
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Article70 1884-12-13 1 Tin. following 1 notifications appear m yesterday's Government Gazette: (Jndtr instructions from Her Majesty's (lOvermiuMit, H. E. the Acting Governor is pleased to recognize W H. Diethelm, Ksq., as Vice Consul for Russia at Singapore. With reference to Government Notification, No. 506, of the '27th ultimo, it is hereby notified,70 words
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Article414 1884-12-13 1 We extract the foliowiug paragraphs from the latest Penang papers The auditing of the accounts of the Supreme Court by Honorable H. Trotter, the Auditor-General, which occupied about four weeks, was completed lest Saturday. The accounts of the Municipality, the Public Work^ and some other public offices, are414 words
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Article229 1884-12-13 1 Messrs. Wm. G. Hale (Vs circular of the 6th December gives the following information concerning the Saigon lice market Rice.— Since our last advices a sensible amelioration has been produced m the situation of our market, arrivals from the interior having'accuinulated at Oholon m the absence of any exterior demand,229 words
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Article301 1884-12-13 1 Before H. T. Haughton, Etq Wednesday, 3ed December. ue Jat pleaded guilty to having m his possession $1.20 worth of illicit chaudoo m a cargo boat m the Singapore river, and was fined $10, or 1 month's rigorous imprisonment. Lee Ah Hob was charged with selling chandoo at301 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement334 1884-12-13 1 LATEST PRODUCTION L ED. PJNAUD I IXORA Soap. IXORA Essence. 12KL0R.A... Toilet Water. I IXORA Pomade. IXORA Oil. IXORA Rice-Powder. IXORA Toilet VineffHrM 37, Boulevard de Strasbourg, 37 I PARIS I TIVOLI BATH r UKIT TIMA One of tbe moat pressing wat s of Singaporeans is now Bupplied by tbe334 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous376 1884-12-13 1 Per M. M. steamer Yang Tse on the 6th inst. For Singapore From Marseilles: Meisrs. Haffler, Serra, Sigg, Daleas, Rinsum, Carsten, Richy, Brockman, Nicola, Ottie Grum, Captain Tulle, Revd. Father Metge, Mr&. Adourno, Messrs. Maine, HallendoornJ Mr. and Mrp. Rudolph, Mr. and Mrs. So, and 2 children, Mrs. Frieeleben, Mrs.376 words
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Article2276 1884-12-13 2 fle«Librarv and Mmeu m daring the week ding Frf.lajr, 12th De<T., 1884 was. :!!<>. THE Paris Mint has issued three million francs' worth of half dollars for circulation m French Cochin China and Tonquin. Tut Journal des Debats announces at the French Government has concluded an2,276 words
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Article201 1884-12-13 2 A Public Meeting was held yesterday afternoon at the Exchange Rooms, for th* purpose of anointing Committees to Uk. charge of the arrangements for the Land and Sea Sp< Present: A. P. Tal hot Esq., m the Chair Messrs. Birch, Diekwn, Hooper, Ljalj' Merewether, Mugliston, Ord, Presgrave201 words
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Article564 1884-12-13 2 The (j.iiE-n Company's perfonMmoi at tht» Towu Hall on Wednesday evening was .riven to a fairly numerous audien> although the unusual charge of Ultttho froDt seats apparently acts as a cheek upon the theatre going proclivities of a very large section of the community. Those who did564 words
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Article513 1884-12-13 3 The Singapore Club At Home." The Singapore Club has always been an "exclusive" institution, audits membership is not open to every one who would like to join it. For these reasons, only the favoured few who could afford its expensive luxuries were able the sustain their part m it, and513 words
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1661 1884-12-13 3 (Hwigkong Daily Press, 2nd Dec.) The anxiety respecting the Glenavon md those on board her was set at rest yesterday morning by her safe arrival m the harbour, after her long passage up from Singapore of twelve days and a half. CaptainDonaldson has courteously favoured1,661 words
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Article556 1884-12-13 3 {China Mail Ist December.) The Glenavon has brought out a battery of eight 8-inch howitzers, with a supply of shot and shell for these guns. She has also brought a quantity of ammunition and gun cotton. Messrs. Melchers and Co. request us to state that tliey would be556 words
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Article4253 1884-12-13 3 {From the Japan Herald of 17th, JVoo.) The riots m Saitatna and other ken are now said to have been suppressed, but not until several collisions between the troops and the people, causing loss of life on both sides. 1 1 amours of other disturbances atso make their4,253 words
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Article390 1884-12-13 5 THE latest newa from the military escort who were to join Sir Peter Lumsden at Sarakhs, and proceed with him to th.- Afghan frontier, is contained m the following telegrams from the Englishman*! cones* pondent Ziynin, thro' Queita, Nov. s.— We have here car last halt before390 words
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Article621 1884-12-13 5 {Madras Mail 20//t November.) regret t<> have to announce ih it ooe rtsult ot the cyclone was that the northnn end of the Red Hills Tank the reservoir of the potable water of the City of Ai dras was breached yesterday, and that the whole of621 words
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Article206 1884-12-13 5 rPor BtraiU Ttmes.j Parliament. London, Uh Dec—The House oi' Lords bas passed the Bill top the extension of the Piaochise. M Ah LGAS4 All. London, Ith #<?<?.— Preliminary negotiations have commenced between the Hovas ami Admiral Miot. Tin: Soi dan. Cairo, UA Dec— The death of the Mahdi206 words
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Article1032 1884-12-13 5 {From Ceylon and Ik 1 an papers) Be 29th November.— Perfect har. monj prevails at the Congo Conference and an earlj btl >m'ent ia expected -The Conference has decided m fayouroffn on the river i on London, BQt* X O r. I tremor and public opinion generally at1,032 words
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Article661 1884-12-13 6 The Selangor Tin Mining Company. The report of the meetiug of the Selangor Tin Mining Company of Shanghai, which was reproduced from the China papers m our issue of the sth instant, fully justifies the criticisms that have been made by correspondents m our columns on661 words
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Article1056 1884-12-13 6 In tlic otherwise admirable article on the Selangor Tin Wining Company of Shanghai, which we extracted from the North China Herald m our yesterday's issue, that paper alludes to the Chinese tin miners m a way that calls tor protest and explanation. Itsavs "It is sufficient1,056 words
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Article722 1884-12-13 6 Chance visitors and new comers to the Far East, sadly miss the public gardens and other places of public resort that help to make life pleasant at home, aud they find themselves reduced to an occasional Baud day or evening at the Botanical Gardens, Club concerts and At722 words
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Article1621 1884-12-13 6 \n* illustrated pamphlet has been sent to us from the London Agent, Mr. V. M. Hollinsworth, of a valuable A-ineri-can invention under the above title, which has already attained a large share of favour m America, where it is m use by many farmers. This is1,621 words
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Article838 1884-12-13 7 Minutes of proceedings of the Municipal Commissioners on Thursday, the °Oth November, 1884. Commissioners Present. J. P. Joaquim, Esq. Dr. J. H. Robertson. C. E. Crane, Esq. In the absence of the President, .Mr. Joaquim took the chair. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed.838 words
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Article1965 1884-12-13 7 Translated from Java newspapers for the Straits Tunes. The Java Bode of the 21st November id calling' attention to the colonising policy of the Gorman Government fears that it may at some time be directed against Holland, thereby roughly Btartling the Netherlands Government out of its lethargy1,965 words
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Article1452 1884-12-13 8 Translated from Manila newspapers for the Straits Times. Philippine tobacoo. In what we any call tobacco-dealing circles, we have gained information which come m short to the following. Dealers complain that tobacco brought to Manila is not assorted as it ought to be, with the result that both1,452 words
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Article968 1884-12-13 8 London, \\th Xov.— Every one who pretends to musical knowledge, is talking about Parsifal," and trying to imnrets less cultured beings with the idea that they can distinguish a profusion of buried beauty under the cumbrous harmonies and elaborate orchestration of Wagner's Swan song, as968 words
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1281 1884-12-13 9 Additional correspondence relating the defence of Colonial Possessions and garrisons abroad has lately been published as a Parliamentary Paper. On the Ist November the War Office wjeto the Treasury ?be statement A shows also, m the second colMm, tlje relative importance of the statioi^B|1,281 words
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Article115 1884-12-13 9 To the Editor of the Strait* Time*. Dbab Sib, Perhaps you will be able to tell me who is responsible for the proper upkeep of the Aviary m the Botanical Gardens. The other evening, while showing a friend passing through Singapore some of the few sights to115 words
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Article125 1884-12-13 9 To the Editor of the Sir ait a Times. Dear Sir, The nocturnal croaking of bull frogs, the sound of which resembles that of a violoncello very much out of tune, at the outlying parts of the town during the wet weather, is becoming an intolerable nuisance. It125 words
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Article193 1884-12-13 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Dear Sir, As an old resident m Malacca, will you allow me to give Ex Uno Disce Omnes some useful information m answer to his letter which appeared m your issue of the sth instant. He complains that we193 words
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Article87 1884-12-13 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— -I am glad to see that you are at last realising the importance of the fortification question. The War Office and Treasury will make no scruple of squeezing us and saving the Imperial Exchequer and unless we fight87 words
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Article40 1884-12-13 9 Tone up the system by the use of Ayer's Sarsaparilla. It will make you feel like a new person. Thousands have found health and relief from suffering by the use of this great blood purifier when all other means failed.40 words
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Advertisement145 1884-12-13 9 Hollo way's Ointment and Pills.— Diseases of Women. Medical science m all ages has been directed to alleviate the many maladies incident to females, but Professor Holloway, by diligent study and attentive observation, was induced to believe that nature had pro vised a remedy for these special diseases. After vast145 words
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Page 9 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous651 1884-12-13 9 ARRIVALS. h Vessel's Name. and Captain. From. Sailed. Coksionms. Dec j 6 VeraCru* Spa. etr. 189S Biquer Manila Dec. IE.& H. H'kindt fi C«orae Brit. str. ***** Hunter Sourabaya Dec. 2p Simons A Co. 6 jComorin Fch. 5tr. 2783 Pomet Toulon Nov. 3 Boi^t.-ad Co. «> Celebes Dut. str. 1123651 words
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Advertisement123 1884-12-13 10 LIVER, STOMACH, KIDNEYS *nd BOWELS, giving tone, energy, and vigou. to these great MAIN SPRINGS OF LIFE rhey are confidently recommended as a neverfailing remedy m all eases where the constitution, from whatever cause, has become impaired or weakened, they are wonderfully oftcacious m all ailments m cidental to Females123 words
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Miscellaneous888 1884-12-13 10 CLKARAxNCES. Date. Vessel's Name. Flag Km. Captain. Destination. Dec. 7 Coraorin Fch. str. Pomet Tonruin 8 Ancbises Brit. str. Jackson London 8 Melita Ger. str. Morch Htngkok 8 Ferntower Brit. str. Keliey «aigon Ir^onaddy M.M. str Mace m trseilles Godavery M.M. Btt Blanc Batavia 9 Ganymede Brit. str. Ruston d888 words
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Advertisement416 1884-12-13 11 Pimples, Iv) I)( r fect Nutrition, Prem. Decline, &c. Dr. BRIGHT'- PHOSPHODYNE the Best Known Remedy foi Indigestir UiTer Gomplaats, and all Functional Di rangem* nts of either sex Dr. BRIGHT'S PH« PiIODTNE.— Vhe benefief.-.l effecta of the Phosphodyue are frequently shown from the first day of its administration, by416 words
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