Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 8 June 1910

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833 No. 126 VOL. LXVIII. WEDNESDAY, Bth JUNE, 1910. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      1563 1 THE “PINANG GAZETTE.” wanted. NORTHAM BOISE PHOIGGRAPH3C STUDIO, ****************************** WIIUWI’I' I PTIOV A YOUNG MAN having 16 years’ th EON LY CL ASS sFiFdhAn THE NORTHERN SETTLEM EN I’. Q «WHERE TO SPEND WEEK ENDS 2 IV Al. z-1 experience and first-class testimo- PORTRAITURE OF THE HIGHEST TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE IN
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    RUBBER.
    2429 2 Rubber Estates of Johore. The fourth annual general meeting of «shareholders <<f the Rubber Estates of Johore, Limited, was held on May 11 at the London Chamber of Commerce, Oxfordcourt, Cannon-street, EC. Sir Frank Athelstane Swertenham, G.C. M.G. (chairman of the company), presided. Mr. J. M. Kemp, a representative
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    Unclaimed Letters.
    129 2 The following unclaimed letters, etc., are lying at the Penang Post Office Letters. Abram, .J. M. Louis, P. Brown, B. Lievesley, G. L. Buxton, C. A. Mac Lean, G D. F. Bysack, K. Panzetta, H. Colston, C. Piza D. De Wild, Mrs. F. Palmer, F. E. C. Evers,
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    THE WEEK.
    163 2 Wednesday, June 8. Band, Esplanade. Golf Club Tennis Ties. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road. International Dramatic Co., King St. Theatre. Thursday, June 9. Outward English B.I.) Mail. Outward German Mail. Golf Club Tennis Ties. Municipal Commission, 3-30 p.m. Straits Cinematograph. Penang Road. International Dramatic Co., King St. Theatre. Friday,
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    AUCTION SALES.
    29 2 IFednesday, J«n« 22.—The Wakoff property; 11 a.m. Ah Quee’s buildings; J. W. Hallifax, auctioneer. Saturday, .Tune 25.— Furniture Claremont,” Northam Road 11-30 a.in., Cunningham, Clark Co., auctioneers.
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    TENDERS.
    36 2 Straits Trading Co., Ltd.— Extension of brick building at Butterworth, and supply of steel and iron work. P.IV.D. Penang.— Reservoir dam and sixteen latrines at Karnpong Panchor, near F.M.S. Camp tenders close noon, June 13.
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    HOUSES TO LET.
    21 2 23 Northam Road apply J. 'V. Hallifax. 5, 14,' 16, and 18 Logan Road; apply M. M. Noordin.
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    138 2 Per P Ji O ss. Moldavia, from London May 20 and ss. Delta from Colombo, due at Penang June 15:—To Prnamg Mrs L F Vanrenan To Singapore :Mr and Mrs C Baugh and Mr S R Robinson. Per P <k O ss. Sunda, from London June
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      139 2 Violent Methods Are unnecessary to conquer that bitter enemy of civilisation, Rheumatism. All its forms, including Rheumatic Gout, can be cured permanently, safely, and inexpensively by Little’s Oriental Balm. No matter how much pain your Rheumatism is causing you. No matter if you have tried a dozen oils, ointments and
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      38 2 The Aachen and Munich Fire Insurance Co. of Aix la Chapelle. Capital £450,001 Total Assets £1,226,481 The undersigned are authorised to insure almost any property against Fire in Penang or elsewhere. For rates apply to KATZ BROTHERS. Ltd.,
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      280 2 I Mullers i Grund Eruto I «AUTO-HARPS. 37 STRINGS PRODUCING. 39 CHORDS. CAN BE PLAYED IN ANY KEY. I Talking Machines j FROM $35.! i Hornless Hikers IN CASE $4O. j Double sided Records, $l-25. j Violins, Banjos, Anglo-German Concertinas, he. E ALL NEW i STOCK.! i |Robinson Piano C
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      176 2 The Moon. First Quarter 11.19 p.m. 14 June. O Full Moon 3.11 a.m. 23 Last Quarter ...11.38 a.m 30 O New Moon 4.20 a.m. 7 July. The Sun. Apparent times of Sunrise and Sunset in Penang From Sunrise. Sunset. June 7to June 30,...5-50a.m. 5-10 p.m. The Tides. Date. H W.
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      75 2 THE STRAITS CINEMATOGRAPH Co. 10- To-Nightl Grand Programme 1. New South Wales Gold Mine 2. A Cabman’s Delusion A_.. 3. Treacherous Gancho 4. A Poor Officer 5. Kind Action brings its Reward 6. Policeman in spite of himself 7. A Lesson in Charity 8. Adventures of an Overcoat 9. Olivier
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    PENANG TURF CLUB.
    1127 3 JULY MEETING, 1910. UNDER S. R. A. RULES OF RACING). RACE DAYS: FIRST DAY Tuesday, 26th July, 1910. SECOND DAY Thursday, 28th July, 1910. THIRD DAY Saturday, 3Oth July, 1910. FIRST DAY. Tuesday. 36th July. <9lO. 1 THE MIXED HANDICAP. Value $5OO A Handicap for horses which
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      138 3 AN IDEAL DRINK FOR THE TROPICS z i 1 a Wr. l w H Sbr* AGENTS.HOTTENBACH BROS. Co. OCOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO o Banking and Trading Corporation, o g Naudin ten Cate Co., Ltd., g 0 PENANG-MEDAN. O 0 o 0 Discount bills and advance loans for 0 O short periods on produce,
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      222 3 < Hunt Club Gymkhana: SPECIAL PHOTOGRAPHS Now on Sale PRICE 50 CENtS EACH (CABINEE). Nikko Photographic Studio, 21, PENANG ROAD. BROWN Co., Monumental Sculptors, CALCUTTA. Monuments and Tombstones of every description supplied. Inscriptions done in all languages, under skilled European supervision. The best Italian and Carara marble used. William Edward
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    MARRIAGE.
    36 4 Buckley-Colley.—May 12, at the Cathedral, Bombay, Leicester D. L. Buckley, third son of the late Rev. R. W. Buckley, d d., to Vera Antoinette, younger daughter of the late Bernard T. Colley, Paymaster, R. N.
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    Wednesday, June 8, 1910.
    1323 4 In the present state of affairs in China, on which Reuter’s tel«grams of to-day have thrown some further light, it is easy to imagine how little would be necessary to let loose the torrent of disorder, rebellion, and bloodshed, and bring about a cataclysm the like
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    MARRIAGE IN BOMBAY.
    199 4 BUCKLEY—COLLEY. The wedding of Miss Vera A. Colley, late of the Nursing Staff, General Hospital, Penang, to Mr. L. D. L. Buckley, of the International Banking Corporation, took place iu. St. Thomas’ Cathedral, Bombay, on Thursday, May 12, at 12.15 noon. The officiating clergyman was the Rev.
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    Land Alienation.
    213 4 As wired by our Singapore correspondent, new rules are published iu the Government Gazette, replacing those now in force. Every grant or lease of Crown land shall be under the public seal and signature of the Governor. If it be less than five acres the terms of alienation
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    The Midsummer Holidays.
    138 4 The following are the dates of the midsummer holidays of the various English schools in Penang Closing Opening. Date Date Penang Free School June 10 June 27 St Xavier’s Institution June 18 July 4 Anglo-Chinese Boys' School June 10 June 27 The Convent June 18 July 4
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    His Excellency the Governor.
    105 4 Return from Kedah. H. E. the Governor arrived here at 3 p.m. yesterday in the Sea A few from Kedah. The Hon. J. O. Anthouisz, Resident Councillor, went on board and came ashore at 3-30 with His Excellency and Cantain C. H. Gay, a d.c. Accompanied
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    Penang Golf Club.
    119 4 Trnnis Tournament. No ties were played yesterday owing to the sodden condition of the courts. The following ties have been arranged for to-morrow Men’s Singles Handicap. Class A. R T. Reid (—2/6) v S. F. B. Martin —l5/2) W. J. Hodge —l5) v. C. C. Rogers (—l5)
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    518 4 Braid has won the Golf Champion] of France. 1 l P Mr. W. G. Niven, secretary o f Tanjong Pagar Dock Board, goes on at the end of the present month. The Reverend L. Ford, Headmaster o f Repton, has been appointed of Harrow in succession to
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    Local Share Quotations.
    187 4 Previously. To-Day (10-50 a.® vi in I go 52 I so to 5 =0 Z 0 I Mining. Kinta 15 16 —1» Pengkalen 5’ 6 r I Rambutan 11| 11£ ——H. I Tekka 22 J 23 ex.d M Rubber (Sterling). Allagar 6/- 7/- 5/6 7/- I Alor
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    The Municipal Commission.
    67 4 The following is the business tor "I meeting of the Municipal Commission I morrow 1. Minutes of last meeting to be I and confirmed. t I 2. Any special business ths Pre 4ll may bring forward. 3. Questions. 4. Applications to join Provident r uU 1 5.
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      277 4 YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE Come and inspect our New Stock just arrived from Europe. 230 CASES OF FRESH PROVISIONS Mang New Lines from the leading Expotl Menses ef tiglana end France. ALSO REINDEER TONGUES, (SMOKED), SALT PORK, SALT BEEF, SALT HERRINGS IN KEGS (SOLD BY WEIGHT), HAMS, BACON. THOMAS BELL Co.
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    PORT DICKSON RUBBER CO.
    1028 5 PROPOSED SALE. THE NEGOTIATIONS INCOMPLETE [From Our Own Correspondent.} Singapore, June 8 A special meeting of shareholders in the Port Dickson Rubber Co. was held yesterday to consider the question of selling the property of the company. The first negotiations having failed, the second scheme provides
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    Shipping Enterprise.
    233 5 A few days ago we chronicled the appearance in Penang Hai bour of the steam ferryboat Tong Bee, a vessel with double decks driven by fore arid aft screws, built at the works of the Eastern Shipping Co., at Sungei Nyor, Prye River, Province Wellesley. We have now
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    Lepers.
    155 5 The text of a bill to amend the Lepers Ordinance 1899 is published in the *7over«ment Gazet'e The following objects and reasons are attached to the Bill and sufficiently explain the scope of the measure; 1. In August, 1909, the Second International Scientific Conference on Leprosy was held at
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    “In the Hour of Danger.”
    68 5 London, May 27. Sir George Reid, in proposing the health of Lord Kitchener at last night’s banquet, said that Australian soldieis’ and ships’ first place was in Austi alia’s defence but, when the hour of danger came, whatever ships and soldiers Canada, Australia and South
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    Persia’s Parliament.
    82 5 —TOM. London, May 27. Reuter wires from Teheran that unexampled excitement has been aroused in the Mejliss owing to the suppression of newspapers criticising the composition of the Government. A mullah, endeavouring to justify the Ministry, intensified the scene. The Superintendent Posts and Telegraphs has i BBUed an
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    RUBBER CROPS.
    154 5 AbOI’HER BATCH OF RBI'URNS. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, June 7. The following returns of rubber crops have been published F.M S. Rubber Co. May, 1910 31,870 lb. June 1, ’09.-May 31, ’lO 292,577 June 1, ’OB.-May 31, ’O9 126,512 Kuala Lumpur Rubber Co. May, 1910 38,500
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    F.M.S. TIN.
    70 5 FIVE MONTHS’ EXPORTS [?rom Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, June 8. The advance figures of the exports of tin from Perak, Selangor, and Negri Sembilan for the first five months of 1910, with the figures for the corresponding period of 1909, are as follows 1909 1910 Piculs. Piculs.
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    LOCAL STOCKS AND SHARES.
    50 5 CONTINUED HEAVY FALL. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, June 7. There is a continue heavy fall in shares, especially in those of dollar companies. The following are buyer-.’ prices Anglo-Malays 25/6 Highlands Lowland» 6} Tebraus 4 Duff Developments 8 Indragiris 20 Pajams 17 Singapore Rubbers $425
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    THE PRODUCE MARKET.
    24 5 From Our Own Correspondent. Singapore, June 7. To-day’s quotations for local produce are Pepper, black 13.78| Rangoon, Rice 144.00 Opium 1,570.00
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    A FORTHCOMING WEDDING.
    32 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, June 8. The wedding of Mr. O. P. Griffith-Jones, of Penang, an! Miss Newton is announced to take place in Singapore on June 30.
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    LADIES' RIFLE SHOOTING.
    30 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, June 7. I’he members of the Selangor Ladies’ Rifle Club made a score of 197 for the Mills Trophy for June
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    THE PRICE OF TIN.
    24 5 From Our Own Correspondent. Singapore, Jane 7. Tin is quoted here at $75.17|, at which price twenty-five tons were sold.
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    GERMAN COLONIAL OFFICE.
    121 5 HERR DERNBURG RESIGNS. THE KAISER’S INTERVENTION [Reuter’s Service London, June 7. Herr Dernburg, the German Secretary for the Colonies, has resigned. This is attributed to want of sympathy from the reactionary elements in the Government. London, June 8. The Times' correspondent at Berlin telegraphs that the Kaiser
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    EARTHQUAKE IN ITALY.
    71 5 [Reuter's Service] London, June 8. A telegram from Naples states that an earthquake occurred at night in the Province of Arellino. Houses collapsed, ami people are now camping in the open. The shock appears to have been a most serious one. Bodies of the victims are already
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    THUNDERSTORMS IN EUROPE.
    58 5 [Reuter’s Service London, June 8. Extraordinary thunderstorms have occurred in Europe and for fourteen hours in the South of England, being the worst known within living memory. There have beeq many fatalities, and much damage has been done. A company of Infantry marching near Dresden were struck
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    UNREST IN CHINA.
    52 5 [Rruter’b Service London, June 8. It is reported from Peking that, as the malcontents are endeavouring t<> gain over the provincial soldiers, the Government has ordered the removal of breech-locks and rifle-belts in various provinces and despatched loyal troops thither, thus considerably reducing the possibility of a
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    THE WORLD’S PEACE.
    58 5 MR. ROOSEVELT’S VIEWS. [Reuter’s Service.] London, June 7. Mr. Roosevelt was the gu*st of the London journalists at a midnight supper. He dwelt on toe need of strength of nations to ensure the world’s peace, expressing the opinion that the chances of trouble to England from the
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    BRITAIN’S FOREIGN TRADE.
    35 5 [Reuter’s Service London, June 8. The Board of Trade returns for the United Kingdom for the month of May show increases of £10,4.4,631 in the value of imports and £4,08',565 in exports.
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    A SHIPPING DEAL.
    35 5 [Reuter’s Service.] London, June 7. The Royal Mail Steam Packet Company has agreed to purchase the whole of th® Pacific Steam Navigation Company’s share capital at the price of £25 per share.
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    THE ETERNAL FUSHIMIS.
    20 5 (Reuter's Service.] London, June 7. Prince Fushimi has left St. Petersburg by the overland route for Japan.
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    TURKEY, GREECE, AND CRETE.
    29 5 Deb Ostasia riscHft Lloyd’s Service Berlin, June 7. It is reported that the Turkish Government intends to expel all Greek subjects from the Ottoman Empire.
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    THE SUEZ CANAL.
    29 5 [Dbr Obtasiatische Lloyd’s Service.] Berlin, June 7. After January 1 of next year the Suez Canal rates will be reduce 1 by fifty centimes per tun.
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    MINING.
    548 5 Communicated). Mr. Khaw Joo Tok, local director of the Siam-Kedah Exploration Company, No Liability, Melbourne, has just received a cable from the Company’s Manager (Mr. Percy P. Cook, Melbourne) stating that the lease near Tambun over which an option has been obtained by the Company and on which Mr.
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    The Bisley Meeting.
    119 5 London, 28th May. The provisional list in the Schumacher Cup Competition is as follows —The Hampshire* are first with a score of 2,670, the 80th Carnalics second with 2,621 the 30th Sikhs third with 2,515; the 29th Punjabis fourth with 2,360; the 53rd Sikhs ninth with 2,174
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    The National Indian Associaton.
    47 5 London, May 31. Lord Lamington presided at a meeting of the National Indian Association last night, when resolutions were passed expressing condolence with Their Majesties on the d*ath of King Edward. The speakers included Mr. Sinha, Lady Jehangir, Major Bilgrami and Professor Davar.
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    The Constitutional Crisis.
    50 5 London, May 27. Viscount Ridley [a former Conservative M.P. for Stalybi idge], speaking at Wimbledon, advocated a compromise on the constitutional crisis. He said the Conservatives recognised that the Liberals were reasonable in wishing for a Second Chamber in which there was a chance of a majority.
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    THE BRITISH IN AFRICA.
    318 5 The following telegrams amplify Reuter’s briefer message to the Straits papers London, 31st May. Mr. Roosevelt drove to the Guildhall to-day in drizzling rain. He was welcomed by cheering crowds. At the Guildhall he received the Freedom of the City in a gold casket. In his
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      213 5 FOR SALE. GOOD SERVICEABLE MARE suitable for Estate work. Apply to J. STARK, 22a, Beach Street AN Expert Field Conductor, Bookkeeper, Accountant and Auditor seeks situation in Rubber, Coconut or Sugar Estates. Capable of keeping all Estate accounts performing field work, or Excellent testimonials R. E. A.,” c/o Pinang Gazette
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      2308 6 T n n «inH CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL MFRCANTiir u..„ EUROPEAN AGENCY. AnylO-EQyptiGll AUSTRALIA, and china. banking corporation. maatschappu. lifted I N PinnrAftA frt Incorporated by Royal Charter. P.W-np Capital »ls,ooo,ooo Netherlands Trading Society Authorised Capital »1,500, 0 w Continental goods, including (jlUUlvtlv Wo Reserve
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    LOG BOOK.
    820 7 The Atlantic Transport liner Aiiunehaha, which has been Iviug on the rocks at •Scilly for some weeka, was successfully refloated on 11th ult., and proceeded under her own steam to Crow Sound, where she now lit s at anchor. The administrative council of ’the.Seiz C<nai Company at its
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    SHIPPING.
    1254 7 SHIPPING ARRIVALS. Cornelia, Brit.. 194, Williams, June 8, Malacca, gen., E. S. Co. China, Aust., 3568, Bergugliun, June 8, Singapore, gen., Schmidt, Knstermann Co. Canton, Brit., 106, Glenfeil, June 8, Teluk Anson, gen., Kong Soon. Derfflinger Ger., 5240, Borsch, June 7, Japan, gen., Behn, Meyer Co. Glenogle, Brit, 2399,
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    SHARES.
    1592 7 a. I I Capital. Subscribed, <>f i Value Dividends. Name. JS 0.2 11 ’I _|_2 1 1906 I 1907 1908 1909 1910 MINING. 1903 $300,000 $300,000 30,000 »10 »10 25 10 12 Belat Tin Mining Co. 4 5 1906 300,000 225,000 22,500 10 10 J Bruang, 5 1901 600,000
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      35 7 sun life of Canada. (Established ISHS). Assets exceed £6,000.000.0.0 Surplus over all liabilities according to Government Standard 840,265.0.0 Income, 1908, £1,428,000.0.0 W. A. WHITE, j KENNEDY Co., Manager, South-Eastern Q rnera Agents, Penang Asia. Singapore. >
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      62 7 Skin Troubles are often the direct result of digestive disturbances. Waste products, instead of passing off in the way intended by Nature, attempt to escape from the body by another route —namely, the skin. To redirect the stream to its proper channel all that is needed is a wine-glassful of
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      2299 8 P. 40. Steam navigation Company, t Intended Sailing®. Shipping. s" o"„"‘ ST M ZXZ co. no. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. June 15 Delta connecting with Moldavia < 29 Delhi Mongolia 1 imperial German Mail Line. J± 27 Fo lNr D,,> 10 Sa,u Sleam snip to. S! MO MEWABI> si... M r.
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