Straits Times Weekly Issue, 17 June 1886
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Straits Times Weekly Issue
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Title Section28 1886-06-17 1 The Straits Times WEEKLY ISSUE. Nbw Series. Published for Transmission by Every Homeward Mail Steamer. [Pbh e 40 Jb» VOL Xlill. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JUNE 17. 18«(S. no. :$.:J7i28 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article71 1886-06-17 1 At Batu Gajah. Kinta. Per.ik, on th? 22nd bv the Rev. Arthur Mark' 1 am, Resident Chaplain. William DUKC N ScOTT, M. A. Oxon; M.B, CM, IHstr»t Ssrgeon, to Alice Mary, daughter of the lat i Thomas Douglas Hewett of H. M. Indian N try. At Pinang on the71 words
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Obituary42 1886-06-17 1 Cn tin* Bth Jim*' at Medan, Deli, ChauLom. Aebelored wife of Gap*. J. <J. Kerlen r.e., Netherlands Army, and daughter of i Christian Baumgarten, Singapore. At Penang, on the 14th June, of typhoid fever, Adolv Katz. aged 25 years. «m—^KMIHMIIWUMUtIIMIIIimiI 11l42 words
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128 1886-06-17 1 STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, l7th JUNE, 1886. LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS. Singai'ouk I7th Juke, 1886. Produce. Gambier S 6.06. Cube do. No. 1 8.00. do. do. No. 2 7.60. Copra Macassar 4.25. do. Pontianak 3.85. Black Pepper 19.20. Sago Flour, Sar 2.30. Pearl Sago J.t><>. Coffee, Bontliine 13.25. Tapioca, small Flake L5O.128 words
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Article302 1886-06-17 1 The last homeward mail was despatched on the 10th instant, per P. O. steamer Derra/t, and the present mail is taken on per Bf. M. Co/s steamer Anadyr. The London mail of the 21st May was delivered yesterday per M. M. steamer Sagkalxen. Nothing of any302 words
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Article89 1886-06-17 1 It is hereby ordered, tinier Section 32 of "The Tramways Ordinance, 1882," thai the Singapore Tramwaj Company, Limited, is authorise 1 to open the lines of tramways from the junction of Tanjong Pagar Road with ah son Roa,d, along Anion Road, Cecil Street and Collyer Quay89 words
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Article172 1886-06-17 1 Penang Oam iU Bth -I Mr. .1 nstice Sheriff arrived here from Singapore on Saturday morning ma Mr.£Juatice Wood, Mr, Pawkes, Acting Registrar, and several other gentlemen proceeded in steam launch on y e the d w Judge, and re- out 7. 90 a. m. tar I oi172 words
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Article67 1886-06-17 1 report >n ti..- tith April, when j i. D Acunha, a ame alongside and informed him that on the 1 8th November 1885, 15 men p n if in a I ■peal a British iron i ailing ihip and I not since been heard of. Th •>■■ men all heads67 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement421 1886-06-17 1 Ol rpn O/I P** ,u BM^de hyperJj JiT* sons ox eight box. in their own localities of work for ns. New business. All meet wi.ii wonderful Meeess. Any one can do the work. Capita] ■ai required. We will start you. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment is particul- j421 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous121 1886-06-17 1 PA NGEB iust Lieut--1 p Sings] \ltorigap M A. .1. Just. For po Archibald. For Melbourne. From Singapore Mr. Van Oven. B Hongkong: Mr. Rendie. Venia From Hongkong: Mr. Fran- bin Quan. From Hong rs. Sutcliffe and S. .i Singapore: Mrs. Kent and servant, Messrs. J. B. van Fsudik, French121 words
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Article7509 1886-06-17 2 The total return of visitors to the Efcafrary and ICuseum during the week end a;:; Friday, 11th June, was 444. la v. before H. A. Thoi J.P., the Spirit r was fined in $10 for bringing a frivolous charge against a Chinaman, the $10 to go t>»7,509 words
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Article446 1886-06-17 4 The Russian frigate Vladimir Monomak, •2<» guns. Caplain Hildehrandt. arrived at Yokohama from Kobe on the 16th May. The Austrian guuboat Nautili** arrived at Shanghai on the '2t>th May from the Southern ports. The French cruiser La Clocheierie, lb, Commander 11. F. de Barheyrac St. Maurice, arrived atEx - 446 words
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Article455 1886-06-17 4 The following letter appears in the Civil Service Gazette Sir,— Hearing that the Government contemplates sending home for mere others. I think it hut kindness to warn them of what they may expect out here. Exile from home and friends we voluntarily take upon ourselves, but I455 words
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Article385 1886-06-17 4 Thk attendance last Tuesday nigh.t at the Town Hall to hear M. Etemenyi's concluding Concert was. if anything, larger tlian on any previous evening, shewing that the music loving people in Singapore were coming more and more under tho influence of his powerful genius. The programme last385 words
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441 1886-06-17 4 The whole of the electric illuminations of the gardens grounds, and fountains of the above exhibition, have been carried oaf by Messrs. W. aud J. Galloway and Sons, of Manchester, to the designs of Colonel Sir Francis Bolton. The plant consists441 words
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Article710 1886-06-17 4 The South Australian Register, in its last Borne summary, has the following interating notice of the gold regions iu the West Australian north-east territory There ia some reason to fear that the enchantment of distance, combined with the prospeetof picking up 16-os. nuggets, may have the effect710 words
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Article579 1886-06-17 5 The number of the China Review for March and April 1886, a copy of whieh has just reached us, fairly keeps up to the level of the foregoing numbers. The first article, entitled the remains of Lao Tzu, dealing as it does with the abstruse philosophy of579 words
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Article68 1886-06-17 5 {Sarawak Gazette, Ist June.) Council Mektin.;. Supreme Council was convened 1 on >\<t May, when His Highness the Rajah informed the members that there was an important matter to lay before them, and •ruing which he sought their advice, riz What coins, silver, or copper, otherMian Sarawak coins,68 words
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Article548 1886-06-17 5 lh<^ China Review or Notes and Querriee on tli, Far East, publtehed every tiro month*. |/«rc/t and April 1886. Hongkong: China Vail Office. Agents: Shanghai; K'rlly and H altk London IV hier <r|Oo. His Highness was of opinion that all coins used as currency in the Straits Settlements should be548 words
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Article207 1886-06-17 5 For Straits Time*. I 1:1.1 KENT. Ih Jum The House of !ommona has been adjourned till Thursday. Ninety four Liberals voted with the Majority against the Horn.' I title bill. A special Cabinet Council was held yesterday. Ikki,\ni>. Serious rioting Ims taken place at Belfast. P B 1207 words
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Article1445 1886-06-17 5 Telegraph ic Summary. (Brtsbane Courier. > London, tstk May. His Royal Highness Prince of Wales has intimated his intention of being present at Kennington Oval on the 'iOth instant to witness the match between the Australian cricketers and the Surrey County Eleven. The Baste* between the Australian cricketers and Lord1,445 words
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EDITORIALS.
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Article386 1886-06-17 6 (S. T. June :^> 7'iik telegraphic announcement of the throwing out of the long pending and thoroughly discussed Home Rule Bill, is the mure gratifying from the comparative •tns-s of the majority turning the scale, ''lie last home advices by mail poiuted to the likelihood of386 words
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Article873 1886-06-17 6 T. June 10.) Tip intelligence from Burmah latch lished brings out the, at first sight, ling fact that, in spite of Upper Burmah being held by an army, twentv thousand strong, disorder and marauding rife, and that affairs instead oi settling down appear to be getting from bad to873 words
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Article949 1886-06-17 6 {8. T June 11.) Of the noteworthy points of interest to the public discussed at the Council meeting on the 31st May, the first one calling for notice is the Secretary of State's sanction to the Governor's personal allowance lieing drawn out of Colonial funds in accordance949 words
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Article907 1886-06-17 6 <n. T. June 12.) The report on the voyage of the Espoir to the Keeling orOoeoa islands b\ Cammander Adams, lately laid before tl* I. unslativ. Council, goes over much of the ground covered by Mr. Kirch's exhsuc Report on th.' same anbject, but deals more particularly907 words
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Article1039 1886-06-17 7 T. Ju Tut yearly report on the Indian [niaaiDepartment at Penang for the year 5 just laid before the Legislative Conned, deals with the subject in hand with a con< effectiveness of arra ment readilj ah >wing clearly the working of that branch of the public1,039 words
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Article518 1886-06-17 7 (S. T. June IS.) Tuk scheme to hold a Show of Philippine products at Madrid which, at length has come within such an appreciable <listanoe of realization that a royal decree I been i*su <1 to ensure it-; being carried through, seems from all appearances to he518 words
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Article1255 1886-06-17 7 Ihe match between 18 of the Singapore Recreation Club and others against 11 of the Singapore Cricket Club was played ou (Whit Monday) on the .Singapore side of the Esplanade. The champions of the Recreation Club were captained by Bourchier. and those of the other side by Talbot.1,255 words
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Article1279 1886-06-17 8 Translated for the Straits Tim,.--. iu Acheen the Aehinese continue t<> harass and annoy in every way the garrisoning troops who as matters now stand can only just hold their own against beri beri, which is sweeping them away in such numbers that the dribbling reinforcements coming1,279 words
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Article1508 1886-06-17 8 Translated for the Straits Times. J Thunderclouds. The latest intelligent*' t of the movements of the Aehinese are far from being of a tranquillisiug nature. Ac--1 cording to news reaching the controller of Lower Langkat, a band of about forty armed men had shown themselves in the neighbourhood1,508 words
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Article944 1886-06-17 8 (Translated for th, Straits IVassaJ The Manila Qovernmeut Ghssette has published an official notification announcing that, on the 29th April bast, the Spanish flag was hoisted on the island of Yap iu the Carolines h\ the commander of the man-of-war Marque* del Due,-,, in accordance with instruction* received944 words
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Article1647 1886-06-17 9 (From a Correspondent.) Malacca, Bth June, 1886.— The Chinese consider the sentence passed ly the Magistrate in the late Gaming case to be one of the severest that has ever been placed on record here. About thirteen or fourteen of them were having a game of cards (Pakow)1,647 words
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Article3993 1886-06-17 9 Befon H.A. Tkempeou, Esq., Third Magistrate. Wednesday, 2nn June, The Crown versus Tan Ah Lak. Assistant Superintendent Cuscadeu prosecuted, and Mr. Joaqsim defended the prisoner. Charge. That on or about .'list May IHStJ, he, the said Tan AhLah, assisted iu the management of a Common Gaming House, to3,993 words
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Article2144 1886-06-17 10 The following letters appeared in the Mining Journal on the Ist nn>] Bth Ma\ actively Will you kindh grant ee, as an old contributor to your valuah rial. t i publicly refute i misrepresent iti"u-> in reference to the native st-n hang, in the Malay Peninsula,2,144 words
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695 1886-06-17 11 Programme of Regatta to be held in Penang Harbour on Wednesday 11th August 1886. Sailing Racks. No. tune. 1. 11.0 Estates Cargo Boats any rig, Distance, about 8 miles, outside course, 1st prise $15 -2nd prize *10. 2. 11.0 Harbour Cargo Bti.it-> 35 ions and under. Distance, about 4 miles,695 words
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Article876 1886-06-17 11 I From the Catholic Tims. 7th May,) The accounts which reach us from Borneo are of a ch tring kind, hi spite oi their many bodily privations, the Fathers. a th the exception of one, are in good health. The latest intelligence from our Borneo missioners is876 words
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Article3122 1886-06-17 11 The Anti-opium agitation has lately been recommenced owing to the desk its promoters to prevent the introduction of the drug into Upper Burmah. The question does Dot seem to excite much interesi at home, as if would be observed that the House of Commons was counted out3,122 words
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Article713 1886-06-17 12 Forty or fifty yean ago there existed in Loudon an organisation which was the very stronghold, the Acropolis of tin aristocracy. It was more exclusive than the household of tin- Premier Duke of England its invitations were more valued than those of royalty itself for while favor of various713 words
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828 1886-06-17 12 Regulations for the Alienation of Land in the Town of Singapore, Held of the Crown on building Leases. Whereas certain lands belonging to the Crown in the town of Singapore are held upon leases for terms of sixty years and nine-ty-nine years, respectively, which have not yet expired-. And whereas828 words
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Article678 1886-06-17 12 In the Army and Nary Magazinr for May. "H.N.S gives the following sketch of the Sultan of Johore, "The most ftopular BSessSsr of Singapore society at the presses' day is undoubtedly the ruler of the adjacent native Malay State on the mainland the Maharajah of Johore,678 words
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Article697 1886-06-17 12 r lhc Captain of the American ship Charles Dennis, which arrived al Hongkong on Mist Max report* thai while ssakissj for Cape DAguilar he saxv merchant junk laden with cargo from Hongkong to Swatow chased hv a pirate junk, overtaken, boarded and carried off h\ the pirates.China Mail - 697 words
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Article1286 1886-06-17 13 (From the hngheh Papers of Ifth May.) Mr. Gladstone's speech on moving the ud reading of the Government of Irelaud Hill in the House of Commons on Monday is generally regarded us having definitely and irrevocably settled its fate. The concessions which the Prime Minister is prepared te1,286 words
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Article859 1886-06-17 13 In these days of frequent fires the following particulars taken from the Brisbane Courier regarding a fire proof warehouse may lie of interest to both insurers and insured. Messrs. James Cami»i»ki.l and Sons, with a view to concentrating the various departments of their business, which arc859 words
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Article942 1886-06-17 13 An Auckland publican is bringing an action for £5,000 damages for libel against Sir William Fox. the New Zealand teetotal champion. Sir William explains that he mistook tho house." That often happens, late at night. The Major Noxv, then, xvhat's the matter there P Bugler Simmons Beg pardon. Sir,942 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter98 1886-06-17 13 Dkas Sik, 1 do not like to leave Singapore. This is the truth. But I most. Arrangements have been made for my early appearance in Hongkong, and neither the steamer nor the public will wait, and so I must go wsUe veUe. Permit me, my dear Sir. through98 words
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Page 14 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1899 1886-06-17 14 ARRIVALS. CLEARANCES. Flag i ViBgiL'8 Nisi A Tons. Captain From JSailkd Consionsks Datk Vkssbls Name Flag A Rig Captain Dsstivation q j ltI J Prins Alexander Dut. str. 1905 de Clerk Batavia June 5 Boustead Co. jj G^ECorbitt Brit.str. Gardner Hongkong g Escort Am. bq.' 605 Waterhouse Penan,- May 281,899 words
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Page 15 Advertisements
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Advertisement379 1886-06-17 15 POWELL CO., AUCTIONEER SINGAPOB E FURNITURE, A vhK. AJmeirahj [«e Chests Bedsteadn iron: Jewel Safes Bed-room Suitea Japanese Screens Book C Lamps Book Stands Linoleum Billiard Tables Matting Card Tables Marble Slabs Chairs I Safes Chamber Cnpboards Office Desks ;i!»iiit'ts ice < 'hairs Chests of Drawers Pnnkaas Clothes Stands Piano379 words
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Page 16 Advertisements
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