Straits Times Weekly Issue, 18 February 1890
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Straits Times Weekly Issue
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Title Section27 1890-02-18 1 The Straits Times WEEKLY ISSUE. New Series rgBLISHED FOR TRANSMISSION BY EvEKY HOMEWARD MAIL StEAMEP. [Peicb 40 Cbnts VOL XLVI. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1890. NO. 3,56a27 words
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Article385 1890-02-18 1 Singapore, 18th February, 1890 Produce. Gambier 8 40. do. Oube No. 1 „12 2">. do. do. No. 2 „1060. Oopra, Bali 4.55. do. Pontinnak „3 75. Pepper, Black 17 00. SagoFW 2.274. Pearl Sa*o 3.20 Gotfee, B&ii 27 75. Tapioca, small FUko 5 \'2\. dc. do. Ist.385 words
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Article244 1890-02-18 1 Thb Legislative Council on Thursday pasted the enhanced military contribution resolution by a majority of one, but unnanimoasly voted another resolution proteti*g against the demand. It met next fey, to past Mr. Kennedy's motion for •eonring am expert to report upon the improvement of Peoaag Harboor.244 words
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Article390 1890-02-18 1 (for Straits Times.) PORTUGAL AND EnOLAXD. London, 11th Fsb. Tim Portuguese Royal Family have j>iven .£19,000 towards the formation of a N&tioual Defence Fund. Eivix Pasha. Einiu Paslui hits recovered. The Omrima of Parliament. London, VJth Feb. The Queen's speech rehearses the outlines of the dispute with Portui^al,390 words
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51 1890-02-18 1 (By telegram received to-day). London, loth February. The following are to-day's closing prices Pahantf Corporation (Ltd.)... 91/3 to 93/9 Beutontf Straits Tin (Ltd.). ..10/ 12/6 Siam Gold Fields (Ltd.)... 22/6 25/ i The prices in Singapore in dollars may be found above, in the same51 words
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Article931 1890-02-18 1 Mr. Hugh Clifford left last Saturday in the Pontianak for Pekan. The net profit of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank for the last half-vear is 11,040,000. 4> Captain Such,' of the mail steamer Nata^ ia now on his last voyage, as the rule of theM. M. Company931 words
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Article110 1890-02-18 1 From Mr. Velge's report iii another column it will bo seen that claims against the Rawang Mines are admitted to the extent of $88,520 but it will be seen that the dividend paid on the Chartered Bank claim of $26,790 is to be reduced by the sum110 words
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Article142 1890-02-18 1 Another private company for the purpose of prospecting iu the Malay Peninsula and other parts of the Sttaits Settlements has originated within the last few weeks in Towusville. Mr. J. N. Parkes has had the matter in hand, and he has succeeded in interesting a numbe/p of persons142 words
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Article272 1890-02-18 2 TUESDAY, 11th FEWIABY. W* inWte tbi mention ot&e Consular body ©f Bißg»pore to the fact that by the Oporto precedent they are liable to make good with their bodie* the despatches oE their respective govern menta. We hope the risk will be considered in the salary. The272 words
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Article82 1890-02-18 2 (Straits Independent oih Feb.) Mr. G. Norris, Ilio Assistant Treasurer, has retired from the service on a well earned pension of §180 a month. Br. Norris lias been i nearly forty years in Government employ a long period and one that is not often attained. His career during82 words
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Article933 1890-02-18 2 About half- past 5 o'clock last evening, a horse attached to a carriage was being driven by a Javanese syce along Waterloo Street, when the auiinal suddenly bolted, and in his endeavours to bring the horse to a standstill, the syce was thrown heavily to the ground, and sustained933 words
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Article172 1890-02-18 2 The German ship Hugo, Captain Stover, from Singapore bound to Marseilles, with a general cargo, entered the Straits of Sunda on the 2bth ulto and the following day when beating about in the Lampong Bay, she mis-stayed, and being then too close to shore, the Captain let go172 words
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Article1219 1890-02-18 2 Some notes by Acting Consul-General Hamilton on a visit to Sarawak have been published as a Foreign Office Report Lieutenant Hamilton writes During my stay at Kuching I visited all the public^ buildings and institutions connected with the place. These are all well and substantially built of brick and1,219 words
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Article469 1890-02-18 2 A neatly printed volume, just issued by the Government Printing Press, contains the Legislative Council Proceedings for last year, with appendices, which enhance its value for purposes of refereuce. A slight disturbance occurred between some of the Chinese employees of the boat building firms at Tanjoug Khu469 words
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Article289 1890-02-18 2 One of those disagreeable circuoistauces which now and then happen among e E tlv Police occurred at the Orchard Road Station on Sundav night last, when a sum of $54, the subject of a charge of theft to be preferred againtt a Chinaman who was at the289 words
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Article50 1890-02-18 3 The Portuguese gunboat Rio Lima left on Monday morning for Timor Dilly. The Russian flagship Admiral Kornilow, with Vice Admiral Nazimoff, left yesterday morning for Hongkong. The Siamese gunboat Coronation left yesterday afternoon for Tougkah. The German flagship Leipng, witb Vice Admiral Deinhard, left this afternoon for Hongkong.50 words
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Article292 1890-02-18 3 Pah an G News. The Resident, accompanied by Mr. WC. Miehell, has been up to the Malay and Pahaug Cos.' concessions, and inspected the working of each of the coinpauv's property. The Resident then went on to Punjom, and from thence he intended to go on to Raub to meet292 words
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Article418 1890-02-18 3 This company gave their third, concert to an appreciative audience in the Town Hall last night with a change of programme, which did not fall below the mark already reached. The opening piece wa^ a chorus Keep me from sinking down, which, from a musical standpoint,418 words
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Article70 1890-02-18 3 n a*L r^ ord brou S h t yesterdav from Cardiff 2,883 tons of coal. The Zio JBatta Repetto arrived to-day from Isew York with 44,200 cases of oil. PABBKNOKR LtsT. Per Moitsilia from London, Messrs Collier, Evers and Clifford from Brindisi, Messrs. Ormsby, Hastings and Harper from70 words
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616 1890-02-18 3 The Hongkong Daily Press of the 6th instaut has a rather loug leading article i commenting on the different way iu which the olik-ial salaries question has beeu Battled in *he Straits Settlements aud the northern Colony, and expressing a doubt as to whether616 words
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Article127 1890-02-18 3 Dr. Caotlie, in lately delivering a lecture at Hongkong on Food in the Tropics," said With regard to the time* we take our meal* I do not say anything against the breakfast hour, or the tiffin hour, hut I do of the duns? iea*t th*ee or127 words
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Article234 1890-02-18 3 (From our own Corretpondent.) FwRTHKR PARTICULARS OF THE RBCENT CASE OF MURDBR AND ATTBMPTKD SUICIDE. Kwala Lumpor, 9th Feb.— Between 2 and 3 o clock on Saturday morning last, Jailer Foster and his wife returned to their quarters, and after high words between them, he threatened to shoot234 words
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Article787 1890-02-18 3 TITE MAKIXfi OF Kw.VL.V LePIS. Christmas Sports in Ulu Paiiaxg. (From our own C irre*ponlen t.) Punjom, HOth Jan. Kwala Lepis, whore Hadjei Daud used to live, is to be the future seat of the Superintendent of Ulu Lepis, Panama with all the Government staff. This is787 words
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Article1740 1890-02-18 3 A lecture under the nbovo title was delivered m Hongkong on the sth iust. by Mr J J. Fraavis, Q.C. Tiie lecturer, in opening said that doubtless most of those present knew he had just spent two months in Borneo Several mouths ago he had visited1,740 words
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Article289 1890-02-18 4 Oui^Bel»ngMcorwipondeiit, tmderdite of Tuesday, intimate* that the wife of gaoler Foster died tb»t d*jr. mm 1m I effecU of t!ie wouud* inflicted by ber huiband. The man Foster, if be recovery will be sent to Singapore for trial. The s. Pontianak arrived last night at 9 o'clock,289 words
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Article421 1890-02-18 4 About 11 o'clock last night, a Chinamau named Yong Ah Fook, in company with a fellow Celestial, was walking along Smith Street, when he was accosted by a Chinaman uamed Choug Hoh, who, after j railing about money matters, drew a knife, j and ia alleged421 words
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Article369 1890-02-18 4 (From a Correspondent.) 11th February.— The tragedy enacted I here last Saturday you will have heard of from vour own correspondent. The gloomy apprehensions as to the fate of the injured woman Mrs. Foster have been fully justified. She expired last night in the EuI ropean Hospital about369 words
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Article46 1890-02-18 4 Arrivals. Per Sappho from Klang, Mrs. Venning, Messrs. Stephenson and Fowke; from Malacca, Mr. and Mrs. Joaquim. Sumatra from Deli, Messrs. Schutte, Engster, Bar.m Marechalk, Hirscbmann, Stall and Verbeck. Siak from Deli, Mr. Goliat. B illiton from Malacca, Mr. Hervey aud Rev. Mr. Powell.46 words
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Article1896 1890-02-18 4 The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held iu the Town Hall at 2-30 p. in yesterday, uuder the presidency of Colonel l>unlop. In addition to the Chairmau there were present Messrs. Maxwell, Crane, Sohst, Davidson, Cuthbertsou, Tan J.ak Kiui, and Tan Beng Wan. After the1,896 words
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Article772 1890-02-18 5 In Acbeen, the troops £o oil actively clearing the ground around the foits recently taken from the Acbinese. The latter harass there, but pay dearly for it when they get within gun-shot range of the forts. Meanwhile trade there continues to fall off, and so alarming is the772 words
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Article1135 1890-02-18 5 i Frotri ihc Selmngw Government Gazette, Tth February H- ads of Departments and District Officers have been instruct d t:> require a Stock Book to b koj>l in each office or building under their charge, ■fefttiring the furni-ure bought from tirr.e to time for em*h office or huildii'g.1,135 words
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Article318 1890-02-18 5 The fourth concert ot' the Fisk season ■was given last night, and for the first time in Singapore, this Company had the pleasure of seeing 1 a full house. Unfortunately there was a little of the rowdy element in the back seats one man iu particular, who seemed318 words
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Article272 1890-02-18 5 (From a Correspondent.) Kwala Pahanq is getting daily more and more of the appearance of a shipping port of some consequence. The Pahang Exploration aud Development Company 'b large saw mills and godowns on the north side of the Kwala are notable and flourishing additions at the entrance272 words
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1365 1890-02-18 5 The Presbyterian Straits Settlements Mission. Prrshyt.rian Messenger for January.) Under British rule there is political con- tontinent, or rather indifference For Orientals, and especially the Chinese, are ready en- ough to fall in with any form of government, provided tiioy can live in peace and carry on their various pursuits.1,365 words
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Article229 1890-02-18 6 H. E. Bib Cecil Clemexti Smith has accepted the appointment of honorarv -olonel of the Singapore Volunteer A rtat lerr, Last night the Fisk Jubilee Siu«ere again fac.nl a krge audience who showed throughout au attentive appreciation o£ the events on the programme. The latter proved both229 words
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Article238 1890-02-18 6 A special general meeting of the members of the Singapore Photographic Society was held in the Society's rooms last evening Dr. Murray Robertson presided, and a fair attendance of members were present. After a little routine business, the resolution proposed by Mr. Brinkworth to the effect that238 words
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Article10627 1890-02-18 6 Thursday, I;Jth February. A meeting of the Legislative Council was held yesterday afternoon in the Couucil Chamber, the following members being present His Excellency the Governor Cecil C. Smith, k.c.m.g.) The Hou'blo the Colonial Secretary (Sir Frederick Dicksoii. k.c.m.g.) the Colonial Treasurer (E. E. lsemonger.) the Attorney-General J.10,627 words
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Article439 1890-02-18 9 Information was received by the Police about 7 o'clock last night that a Chinaman had been murdered iu Aruoy Street i and P. C. 1, Babu proceeded to the spot and l'ou nd the body of a Chinaman lying there apparently only a short time dead i439 words
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Article44 1890-02-18 9 The Amphitrite arrived to-day from Barry with 3,003 tons of coal. Passenger List. Arrival. Per Wingsang from Hongkong, Mr. C. Dunlop. Departures. Per Wingsang for Penang, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson and Syed Oomar for Calcutta, Messrs. H. F. Wagstaff and A. Failoni.44 words
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Article172 1890-02-18 9 The number of visitors to the Baffles Library and Museum during the week was 1,405. The sixth and last concert of the Fisk Jubilee Singers* season here given in the Town Hall last night, came off before a fairlj large and representative audience, who heartily welcomed several172 words
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134 1890-02-18 9 Mr. Abdullah Rachman, a Cape Town Malay, is (says South Africa) now studying at Glasgow, and qualifying himself to practice as a doctor in the Colony. He is the first Malay in the Cape Colony who has adopted a profession. Johore Sews.134 words
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Article157 1890-02-18 9 (From our own Correspondent.) JfalMeo, 12th Feb. Corporal Brahim bin Dolla was sentenced to undergo 3 weeks rigorous imprisonmeut and not 3 months as erroneously stated in my last letter. During the last few days we have had occasional showers of rain, to the serious detriment of the157 words
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Article846 1890-02-18 9 A general meeting of tke Straits brauch of the Royal Asiatic Society was held in the Baffles Library at 5 p. m. yesterday, the President, Sir Frederick Dickson, in the chair. The following members were also present the Hon. D. P. A. Herrey, Hon. J. W. Bonser,846 words
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Article377 1890-02-18 9 The loss of the Glang Ann." At the Senior Magistrate's Court this morning, the Marine Court ef Enquiry constituted to investigate the circumstances attending the loss of the s. s. Qiang Ann delivered its finding at follows After going carefully late til* evidence the Court is of opinion in regard377 words
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3875 1890-02-18 10 FiiDAt, 14th February. A meeting of the Legislative Council us held yesterday afternoon in the Council Chamber, the following members being present His Excellency the Govebnor (Sir Cecil C. Smith, k.c.m.g.) The Hon'ble the Colonial Secretary (Sir Frederick Dickson, k.c.m.0.) the Colonial Treasurer (E. JE.3,875 words
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Article2122 1890-02-18 11 wpplemcntary to Strait* Times Telegrams Ceylon Independent, London, 3Ut Jan. Count Aiidrassy is in a i ooribuad condition. Sir Charles Dilke's work entitled Prob»ms ol Great Britain'' fcas beea publUhed, ad is dedicated to Sir Frederick Roberts. n it he discusses and dismisses the idea of an issian2,122 words
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410 1890-02-18 11 Let t,»rs Patent have been passed, uuder the Public Seal of the Oolouv, appointing Edward Loughliu O'Mallejr, Esquire, Bxrrister-at-Liw, to bo Chla'i Justice of the Straits Settlements. His Honor Chief i Justice E. L. O'Alalh'y reported his arrival in the Colony tod assumed his duties410 words
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Article527 1890-02-18 11 (Straits Times February 11.) The discovery of an jinti-dyunstic plot in Bulgaria, reported in our telegram of today, conies as a matter of course to observers of recent events in that distracted principality. Its affairs have never gone on smoothly since the Berlin Congress in j 1878 separated the527 words
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Article655 1890-02-18 13 SooO Carried off. Wuor it comes to the Chinese burglar carrying his evil practices as far as the gaol, and get tins? clear off, as it were, right from under the lion's nose, it is about time to say that the audacity of the heathen655 words
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Article432 1890-02-18 13 As we anticipated in our last issue, the heavy rain which fell on Saturday rendered impossible to hold the Gymkhana meeting on that day, so it is proposed that the meeting shall take place on Saturday next. Notwithstanding the rain, and the very unfavorable circumstances, a large number432 words
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Article288 1890-02-18 13 The Factories (Amendment) Bill has been introduced into the Legislative Council of India. The minimum age at which children may be employed is to be raised from seven to nine years the hours of employment for women are to be limited to eleven hours a day,288 words
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Article263 1890-02-18 13 Several serious encounters between the Dutch troops and a party of Achinese, resulting in severe losses to the former, tookpVace last week between Pakan Kroeng Tjoet and Kota Toeankoe. It would appear that on Thursday last a party of convicts were sent out under guard to263 words
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Article183 1890-02-18 13 The Strait* Independent, commenting on the suggestion to dispense with the P. O. steamers callingatPenang.assertstbate very move that has been made of late poiuts to the fact that Singapore aims at nothing less than to RVMp everything and reduce the sister Settlement to the position of183 words
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Article378 1890-02-18 13 The annual distribution of prizes was held in St. Anthony's School on Saturday night, accompanied by a concert given by the teachers and friends of the institution. One of the pupils, a Portuguese girl, read a complimentary address to Canon Pinto very creditably the address was378 words
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Article196 1890-02-18 13 Mh. Velgh's Bbport. In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of the Companies Ordinance 1389— And in the matter of the Rawano Tin Mining Company Limited. In pursuance of the directions given to me by the Court, I hereby certify196 words
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638 1890-02-18 13 Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. The following is the forty-ninth report of the Court of Directors to the ordinary half-yearly general meeting of shareholders to be held at the City Hall, Hongkong, on Saturday, the 22nd February 1890, at noon To the Proprietors of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation.638 words
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480 1890-02-18 14 The loss of the s. s. Benuiore." A Marine Court of luquiry was held in the Court of Bequests vcsterday afternoon for the purpose of investigating thecircutns- tances attending the loss of the steamer Benmore, official number 65,712, of Singapore, by striking on a reef off Laggan Island, near Borneo.480 words
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Article584 1890-02-18 14 (Fi-om our oio. Qomsp€mdemt.) Kwala Lin.ipor, 13th Ftb. The Coroner's inquest iuto the Jail murder case wai held yesterday at 11.30. a.m., and concluded at 4. p.m. in the afternoon. Mr. Sren, the Superintendent of Police, holds the office of Coroner. The Jury consisted of six Malays and584 words
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Article280 1890-02-18 14 Removal or Quarantine Hit PaloiiKj, near Ravb, 9tk l<\>bn>'.tr:/. Mr. Michell. the Actiug Superintendent of Uiu Pabaog, lias just visited Raub aud Tras we fin3 him a very painstaking, energetic, aud popular officer. The vexatious quarantine has boon removed, and there can now he iree intercourse with280 words
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Article1483 1890-02-18 14 London, IStli Jan. SUvio, Mm Australian pugilist, lifts chailaa ged J. L. Sulivan to (ight Ik i'2,500 a. side, and has Uxtatd a. deposit of £'500 H>> .".l-o off rs to bos JS'illivan at Sau jbrnnci-cn I'or £1,000 a aMa if the Calif jruian Athletic Club will1,483 words
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Article138 1890-02-18 15 The Italia has arrived from New York with 36,700 cases of oil, and the Kara, from Batoum, with 82,318 cases. The Frumenis arrived to-day' from Barry with 1,900 tons of coal. The Sri Sintajig, passed on the 15th Feb. the Norwegian barque Auoiiy 20 miles East of Horsburgh.138 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter993 1890-02-18 15 MsB6bs. Rick and Lascelles on Mb. Brown. [The following letter is a criticism of Mr. Brown's report to the Baub Syndicate Committee, a report which was dated Brisbane, 17th October, and which appeared in the Strait* Time* on the 2nd December. It is only fair to993 words
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Letter96 1890-02-18 15 Sib, —I notice your broker iii last night's paper says Pabaugs are weaker at $27 and no business reported in them." Now I know a person who was wanting to buy at $27J and did not succeed. Also I know of a transaction put through of96 words
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117 1890-02-18 15 Sir,—It is intimated by your Selangor correspondent, as appears iu your issue of yesterday's date, that the man Foster, if he recovers, will be sent to Singapore for trial." Being moved by feelings of patriotism, I wish (and I hope many others who are117 words
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Letter104 1890-02-18 15 Sir, I beg to thank your correspondent for the trouble he has taken in correcting my quotation for Pahangs in Friday's issue. In the morning they were reported weaker by seTeral broken, and j up to 3 p.m. no transactions had come under my notice, but lateron I found I104 words
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Advertisement557 1890-02-18 15 THE "STRAITS TIMES'' BAZAAR BOOK. Nrw and Improved Edition. A Conveniently arranged book in which the Cook con onter daily all household expenses, with a separate column for each day in the week, a separate page -or e^ch week in the ye-r, and a separate line for all customary pure557 words
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Advertisement348 1890-02-18 15 LAMBERT BROTHERS SINGAPORE CARRIAGE WORKS AND HARNESS MANUFACTORY. Orchard Road, Sihoapork. Established 1862. GREAT CLEARANCE SALE OF CARRIAGES, HARNESS, LAMBERT BROTHERS oeg to Announce that on and after this date, and untiJ further notice, they will offer for sale, at greatly reduced prices, their largo and valuable stock of new348 words
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Advertisement86 1890-02-18 16 ■IvdIAN^P inl blacking JEaT I SELF-SHINING. NO BRUSHES REQUIRED j 11 yartTovvs. I SMALL STEAMERS AND STEAM LAUNCHES. SCREW STEAMERS W.TH SPEEDS RANOINO UP TO 30 MILES AN HOUR. Pi ZsC WITH OKAKT RAKCI NO DOWN TO INCHES OF WATER. I TERN WHEEL STEAMERS WITH VERY SHALLOW DRAFT ESPECIALLY I86 words
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Miscellaneous985 1890-02-18 16 ARRIVAL^ -2 VEHiTTjrAM.. Tt>«f. Captaiw. Fbom. Sail«d.| OoK.iami«. o^ j jj2 10 ISSST 3^.«. 4000 Pluddemann Colombo Feb 2 uerman Consul 10 GoXriry MM. str. 835 I»a.d Batavia -Feb 8 Mes^agenes Mantimes 11 Bonff Aan Brit str. 299 (Taylor Sandakan Feb Wee Bin A Co. 11 IrSLddy MM.itr. 1999 Bretel985 words
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Miscellaneous704 1890-02-18 16 SHIPPING. I TN PORT SAILIHO V»8«M. 1 11 Aurora, 295 Kate Brothers,— Roads. Mbn-of-Wab. Bengale, 544, Helm Meyer A C«., Uncertain. fl Zrtwproul, Turkish man-of-war, 1,800 tons, Ad- Costa BicaPacUt. 538^Marter for Sydney.- B miral Osman Pasha,-Roads. Canara, 1,649 Boustead A Co. for London via I Hvacinth HM. S. steamer704 words
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Advertisement365 1890-02-18 17 POWELL CO. AtrCTIONBBRS. BINGAPOBB. FUBNITURB, &c, Fob Sals. Hsitinihn I If CUssts nVSlMftt (iron) Jewel Safpp COOSS Bait«s J«pas««s Screens BookCa*«a Lamps Book Stands Linoleum BUUsjrd Tables Mst-mf Curd I»Mss Marble Slabs Can** Bugs M«»t Sate* Chairs Office Desks Chamber Cupboards Office Chairs CsWasts Punkshs Cs^gts of Drawers Piano stools365 words
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Advertisement542 1890-02-18 17 "OAR SALE. -PkTLl*^ 011 Do* shares. Some Tanjong P*«rar Debenture Bonds. TO LEND OK MORTGAGB.— Several sums of money. For full particular*, apply to F. G BERNARD. tjy to _w o on. tet^af^i^py^Hlff^^SjßH {^^g^^K^^^H^^ajMiiflSßsaßJß deTj. collis BKOWNE'S CHLOKODYNE The Original and only Genuine Advice to Invalids, If you wish to542 words
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Advertisement1060 1890-02-18 17 •C9k>S9J(Sk. XT wA And m« that tach Jar bears Baron Liebig'i Signatara I in Blna Ink across the Label. I^/ *vO IA^J Semi /I X• FIMtST A* o CMEAPtST J^X*^ C\ HEAT-FLAVOURIW l/y^^V-^^ y STOCK FOR SOUPS, -<r-% MADE DISHES AND SAUCES. Invaluable for India as 1/ an Efficient Tonic1,060 words
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Advertisement643 1890-02-18 18 Magf fluid llmFilnalilSll^fl Of Druggists and Storekeepers throughout the World. yB AS g FOR PiynSTEFOIRP'S 3SdrAGHSTBSIA>_ GR\TKFUL— COMFORTING. EPPS'S k COCOA. nourished fraine!"— 3oo article iu the Ch'il Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milkSold in j-lb. packets by Grocers, labelled thus x JAMES EPPS CO. HOMEOPATHIC CHEMISTS,643 words
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Advertisement823 1890-02-18 18 I interesting pattnted giscovery PRESENTED IH THE SHiPE OF PENCILS (12 SWEET HERTS) It suffices to rub only slightly any object for perfuming it (Skin, Linen, Writing -Paper, etc.) L. LSGffiANDy Purveyor to the Court of Russia 1 207, RUE BAINT-HONOR£, PARIS Are told *H principal Perfumer*, Chemists *nd Druggist*823 words
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE WEEKLY "STRAITS TIMES." FEB. 18, 1890.
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Title Section9 1890-02-18 19 SUPPLEMENT TO THE WEEKLY "STRAITS TIMES." FEB. 18, 1890.9 words
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Article19 1890-02-18 19 In consequence of the mail arrangements part sf the news of thi* day (Tuesday) is ffict-tf in a supplement.19 words
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Article285 1890-02-18 19 For Strait* Times. Parliament. London, Uth Feb.— Mr. Gladatoue has backed Mr. Campbell Bannerinan's Bill to enable Catholics to hold the offices of Lord Chancellor aud of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Russia and Abtssutia. Russia proposes to establish a consulat e in Abyssinia. Canada. Toronto University iucluding285 words
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Article213 1890-02-18 19 THMPdUtUche Corresponded learns from the Vatican that the difference bet wee a the Holy See and Portugal as to the Portuguese patronage iu the East Indies has been settled to the satisfaction of both Portugal and England. <♦- A marriage has been arranged, aud will shortly take place, between Captain213 words
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Article623 1890-02-18 19 The Wreck of the Pyah Pekhet." The natives who contracted to raise the 8. 8. Pyah Pekket, which was sunk at the mouth of the Klang River, in a collision with the 8. s. Chow Phya some time last year, hav**, it is said, abandoned the wreck, without being successful623 words
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Article566 1890-02-18 19 Ox the 6th February another section of the Deli railway line towa rds Serdang so far met requirements as to admit of its formal opening that day amid festive display and public rejoicing. Now that communication by rail with Serdang and Bobongan takes rank among accomplished facts, hopes566 words
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Article344 1890-02-18 19 A smokiug concert and conversazione, designed as a send-off to the members of the corps leaving for Eaglaud in the Ortmtf on Thursday moruiug, was given in the mess room, Pulau Brani Barracks, last night. The proceedings proved thoroughlv social, without .any formality, the chair being344 words
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Article557 1890-02-18 19 [Exchanges to 12th February.) Th e Canton Paper Mill, under European supervision, made a highly successful start on the sth inst. A sample of their first turn-out of Chinese paper is somewhat dark in colour, but we consider it a very creditable production, considering that the557 words
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Article125 1890-02-18 19 (From our own Corretpmtimd, Malacca, nth Feb.— A large tiger bad for some days been prowling about iu the district ot Ayer Molek, some 6 miles away from town, and several Malays there consequently dug a deep pit with a trap m it. A couple, a tiger and125 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter462 1890-02-18 19 Sir, It would be well to inform those late arrivals in this Colony, who are probably ignorant of our past dealings with the Home Government, that this is not the first occasion in which we have been most unfairly made responsible for matters outside of our sphere.462 words
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