Straits Echo, 20 April 1904

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    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 2. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20th, 1904. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 88.
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    HIGH WATER.
    40 1 K°r Week ending Tuesday, April 26, 1904. AM. P.M. Wednesday, 20th... 6.00 6.25 Thursday, 21st 6.50 7.15 Friday, 22ud 7.40 8.05 Saturday, 23rd 8.30 855 Sunday, 241 h y 45 Monday, 25th 10.10 10.35 Tuesday, 26th 11.00 11.25
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    THE MOON.
    24 1 (Fust Quarter... Apr. 22nd, 9-39 p.m. O Full Moon 30th, 4.11a.m. Last Quarter May 7th, 5.29 am. O New Moon 15th, 4.31p.m.
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    FIXTURES.
    31 1 To-i>at. Town Band, Esplauiule, 5.30 p.m. llarinston’s Circus, Dato Krauiat Gardens, 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. To-morrow. Town Band, Golf Club, 5.30 p.m. Harmston’s Circus, Dato Krauiat Gardens, 9 p.m.
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    P & O. SAILINGS.
    37 1 P O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. OITWAkDK. lIOMKWARUS. Simla 28 Apr Bengal 30 Apr Coromandel 12 Mag Malta 14 Mag Hxtra Service. Outwards. Homewards. Ceglon 3 Mag Malacca 21 Apr Palawan G Mag For particulars See Page 3.
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      War Items.
      761 1 {Hongkong Telegraph Service.) Yokohama, 6 April.—The Japanese scouts entered the town of Wiju on Sunday evening, and found that it liad been abandoned by the Russian troops. The CoreaiiB around Wiju reported to the officers in command of the Japanese cavalry scouts that the Russians bad re-crossed the
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      Plague in India.
      146 1 (H+ngoon Advertiser Service.) Simla, 8 April.—The plague mortality continues to rise in Upper India, and Punjab last week returned 19,000 deaths and the United Provinces 8,000. Elsewhere there is little change in connection with the disease but this serious outbreak has raised the weekly total of deaths
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      Afghan Affairs.
      168 1 (Rangoon Advertiser Service.) Allahabad, 10 April.—lt is stated on good authority that overtures have been made to the Amir of Kabul to take over the Afridi country, the Afridis being, it is said, unwilling to remain in the sphere of British political influence. They were made on the
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    Interesting Newspaper Case.
    783 1 A Hongkong Magistrate Insists that Selling Newspapers in the Streets Is Hawking. At the Hongkong Police Court on the 6th inst., the Magistrate, Mr. J. 11. Kemp, gave his decision in the case iu which two newsboys were charged with selling newspapers without a licence. Ho said
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      99 1 Canton, Br. s.s. 105, Merican, 20th Apr., T. Anson, 19tb Apr., Gnu., —Ah Hing. Taw Ton»», Br. s.s. 105, Reid, 20th Apr., P. Kampei, I9tli Apr., Gen., —Koo Guan Co. Siak, l)ut. ss. 210, Schuur, 19th Apr., Laugkat, 18tli Apr., Oil.—K. B. A Co. Palamcotta, Br. s.s. 2,228, Windebank,
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      DEPARTURES.
      63 1 20th April. Olen/alloch, for Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. Navi Yoiuj, for Rangoon. Laurens Pit for Laugkat liayern, for Singapore, China and Japan. Deucalion, for Singapore, China and Japau. Hok Cltuan Un, for Batu Bahra and Asahau. Avagyee, for Teluk Anson. Glenogle, for Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. Palamcatta,
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      IN PORT.
      47 1 Ho Kwei, Br. s.s. 209, Uldall, I9tli Apr., Deli, 18th Apr., Gen., —H. L. Co. Canton, Br. s.s. 105, Merican, 20th Apr., T. Anson, 19th Apr., Gen., —Ah Hing. Taw Tong, Br. s.s. 105, Reid, 20th Avr., P. Kampei, 19th Apr., Gen., —Koe Guan Co.
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      EXPECTED.
      56 1 Veasels From Ajenl Due Ocampo Liverpool S.B.&Co 20th Apr Puii'lua Singapore H.L.&Co. 21st 1 1 J. Nicoll Moulmein K.G.&Co. 21st 99 Deli Trang do. 21st 99 Zaida Singapore H.L.&Co. 22n<l 99 van Swoll Edie do. 22ud ft M.Vajirunhis Aclieen H.L.&Co. 23rd 99 Kuin Sang Calcutta B. Co. 23rd 99
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      SAILINGS.
      62 1 Vessel$ For Aycntt Leave Hamburg Colombo B.M.&Co. 20th Apr. Ocampo Singapore S.B.&Co. 21st ,i Pera do. P. 0. Bavern do. B.M.&Co. 21st Pundua Rangoon H.L.&Co. 21st J. Nicoll Moulmein K.G.&Co. 22ml Deli Trang do. 22nd Zai<la Madras H.L.&Co. 22nd vau Swoll Edie, etc. do. 23rd M. Vajirunhis Sinipipore H.L.&Co.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      59 1 For:— Deli—Per Ho Kwei, to-morrow, noon. Langkat and Pangkalan Brandan—Per Taw Tong, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Pungkor and Teluk Anson—Per Canton, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Negapatain, Madras, Pondicherry, Cuddalore and Karical hiking Mails for Europe, etc., via Madras—Per Zaida, 22nd inst., 1 p.m. Port Swettenham and Malacca Per Langkat, 22nd
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      253 1 A. E. SKEELS. c V* 111 HIGH CLASS. THE Shanghai-Hongkong Building Loan and Investment Co., LIMITED. Paterson, Simons Co., General Agents. 89c Gold Seal Milk' Keeps longer and is cheaper than any other. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. Aix-la-Chapelle KAISER WATER A Refreshing Dietetic Table Water. According 1 to the analysis of
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      239 1 WANTED. A COPYING CLERK for Import Department. Apply to M. M NOOKDIN. 19-4-04. 275 Municipal Notice. rpHE next ORDINARY MEETING of A- the Municipal Commissioners will be held At the MUNICIPAL OFFICE, On Friday, the 22nd Instant, at 3 p,m. 11. H. PETERSON, 274 Acting Secretary, Dr. W. MAN SON.
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      15 1 STEAKNS’ WINE, for convalescents, from any severe illness. Its great value is at once seen.
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      135 1 Revolution in Steam Raising. To Firebars. No Ashpit. No Alteration to Boilers. Wilton’s Patent Furnace OH Gas Generator Suitable for every description of Boiler. STATIONERY OR MARINE Effecting a saving in fuel from 25 per cent, to 50 per cent., and giving in most cases from 20 to 30 per
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      49 1 BAXTER CO.’S BEST NAVY CANVAS. Sandilands, Huttery Co. THIC PAPPD is kept on file at 1 IllO I ArE.lv AdverUbiiu,' Agene i Street. San Kruncieco. Oalifornla.il. 8. A_ ur ariwwUaiiiK ran hn ranifa for it. PAINTS. mcalister st Co. K. O. DAK KS’ r, 124, Haiiaonie whore contracts Ltd.
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      41 1 A. E SKEELS. V HIGH GLASS. Jeyes’ Perfect Purifier. The best and most powerful disinfectant extant. In 1 and 5 Gallon Drums and in 40 Gallon Casks. Quotations on Application. Sandilands, Buttery Co. COW BRAND BUTTER. ilfc/I lister A Co., Ltd.
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  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
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      27 1 WEATHER. Thk followiit*» reportis kittdlv supplied by the Signal Director of Foil Cornwallis:— The rainfall doling the ‘21 hours ended at 1* a.in. to-day was 0'42 inches.
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    The Mango.
    307 2 Therk is a correlation of ideas between the Mango and India. When one speaks of the Mango, it immediately suggests the country of its home. It may l»e, as some authorities have asserted, that the Mango has its real habitat in the Malayan Peninsula, and has spread throughout
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    Legal.
    329 2 Curious Libel Case. An action for libel, arising out of a statement made about a dead man, was decided in the Court of Session, Edinburgh, before Lord Kincairuey last month. The action was brought by Mrs. Mary Butt Broom, widow of the late Mr. John Broom, warehouseman, of Glasgow,
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    Battle of the Corsets.
    409 2 Corsets have been examined, discussed, and even tried on before the judges of the Erencli Third Civil Chamber at the hearing of an action brought by one stay maker against another for alleged infringement of patent. Counsel on both sides produced wooden lay figures, four iu
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      272 2 BEST HOTELS. Bangkok THE ORIENTAL HOTEL. Oriental Hotel Syndicate. Cable Addreee: Proprietors. “Oriental.” 51c Kuala Lumpur. F. M. S. HOTEL. Under European Management. Centrally situated within 10 minutes from the Railway Station. Almost Adjoining tiik Selangor Club. 16c Singapore. ADELPHI HOTEL. One of The Oldest Motels in the Straits. Affording
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      1566 2 New Beach Street Auction Rooms. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE. 1 Favoured with instructions the undersized will sell bv PUBLIC AUCTION On Wednesday 20th and Friday 22rid instant, At Messrs Hin Lee Co.’s Godowns, No. 55, Beach Street, Commencing at 11-15 a.m., (On Behalf of the Concerned) A large quantity of various
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      1586 3 32 V 9 S. I. Co. Expected arrival and Departures. Mail Service. Outwards. Aj»l. 2X s.s. Simla connectiug with s.s. India May 8.8. Coromandel <l<> 8.8. Britannia 2t* m.s. Hallan rat do s.s. Macedonia June 9 s.s. Bengal do Homewards A pi. :«>h.h. Bengal May 14 Malta 28 M.ii. Clt
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    The Straits Echo.
    80 4 Justice Mtisfle» everybody, and j notice abrne. —Emerson Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily xcept Snnduya.) XT TRi CRITERION PRESS, Ld., No. 220-232, I teach Street, Penanj;. PRICK: DAII.Y, UH'Ali Hi p-r aumnn (Post Free) *7 MAII, KIMTION (Post Free) IS UAIII.K AIMHtK.SS: Ec ho—Penan g.” Telephone
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  • Current Topics.
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      The Railway Clerical Service.
      137 4 Ock Taiping contemporary says that the memorial submitted to the Resident-General recently by the clerical staff of the F. M. S. Railways, praying that the Railway clerical service should be placed on the same footing as the regular Government clerical service, which memorial we published in
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      Splendid Discipline.
      198 4 Splendid discipline was maintained by our soldiers theother day when a British troopship was crashed into by a liner. An eje-witness said: When 1 arrived on deck the two ships were still glued together. We were close enough to see the marvellous discipline on the trooper. In the
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      The Ring.
      323 4 That greatly overrated maritime pug Tom Sharkey (ex U. S. bluejacket) probably regrets that lie did not adhere to the decision not to tight again after his last bout with Jim Jeffries, for when he faced Jack Muuroe at Philadelphia the other day lie was whipped inside six
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      Insurance.
      370 4 The Rangoon Advertiser points out that, to its certain knowledge, in more than one instance policies on furniture and effects have been taken out without. any enquiry being made as to whether the goods insured are worth anything like the sum for which they are covered. The paper goes
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      Secret Societies.
      416 4 In his annual report for last year the Commissioner of Police, Federated Malay States, say 8 that secret societies gave very little trouble. The Deputy CCommissioner, Perak, however, spent a lot of time in enquiring into The White and Red Flag Societies.” His remarks are interesting fi Discoveries
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    The New N. D. L. Steamer Malaya.
    984 4 In response to the invitation of Capt. Block ami Messrs Behn, Meyer Co., the master and the agents respectively of the new Norddcutscher Lloyd steamer Malaya, a large company assembled on board yesterday to look over this fine vessel and partake of tiffin.
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    The Circus.
    85 4 A large number of persons braved the elements aud attended the Circus last evening, when the new programme was again gone through aud loudly applauded. We hear that some additional artistes have arrived by the German mail and will be included in the programme shortly. They are the
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    Big Exodus of Residents.
    97 4 By Tonight’s Mail. The German mail Hamburg takes away to-night what is probably a record number of residents departing. The vessel is not going to leave the jetty till midnight. The list includes the following:—Mr. and Mrs. O. Sielckeu, Mr. aud Mrs. A. Durler, Mr. and
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    Charge of Personation and Extortion.
    771 4 Accused Discharged. John Augustin Lesslar was brought up on remand before Mr. Bryant this morning ou the charge of personating a public servant aud extortion. The accused, who was iu the employ of the General Post Office at the time the offence was alleged to
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    THE WAR.
    96 5 Face to Face on Yalu. Skrydloff at Petersburg. Makaroff’s Widow Pensioned. (Supplied by lleu/er.) London, 19 April.—Admiral Makaroff’s widow has been granted a pension from the Russian ment of twenty.thousand roubles. It is statud in St. Petersburg that there is only six hundred yards between the Japanese outposts
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Dutch Reports.
      210 5 The Continental Version of the “Pctropavlosk” Disaster. (De/i Con rant Service.) The Hague (via Batavia) 15 April—The Java Bode publishes the following details of the last battle off Port Arthur, in course of which the Petropavlosk foundered In the early part of the evening of 13th April five
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      Great Britain.
      322 5 The Budget (Supplied by lU-nter.) London, 20 April. —The Budget shows a deficit of £5,115,000, the estimated revenue for the coming year being 139,000,000 and the expenditure 143,880,000, and refuses to suspend the sinking fund but proposes to realize a million’s worth of unclaimed stock, add a penny
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      Army Reform.
      134 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 19 April.—The Daily Express states that the Rt. Hon. H. O. Arnold Forster, Secretary of State for War, has drafted a scheme for the reorganization of the Army providing that the divisional units on a peace or war footing be ten thousand of all
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      The Sunken Submarine.
      72 5 Men died at their Posts. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 20 April.—At the inquest upon the bodies of the crew of the sunken submarine Al, Capt. Bacon said that the bodies of the men were found at their posts. ’The crew must have been stunned by the force
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      The Royal Family.
      52 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 20 April —Their Majesties the King and Queen have returned to England from Copenhagen. The Prince and Princess of Wales have arrived in Vienna on a visit to the Emperor Francis Joseph. They were most cordially welcomed and drove to the Hofburg through
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      Britain and Siam.
      67 5 The Siamese Malay States. (Supplied by Renter.) London, 20 April. —Earl Percy, Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, in reply to a question in the House of Commons, said that the agreements between Great Britain and Siam relative to the Siamese dependencies in the Malay Peninsula were strictly
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      Bangkok.
      85 5 The Chartered Bank Forgery. (Echo Special.) Bangkok, 19 April.—The trial of Nai Chit, office boy of the Chart ervd Bank, his father-in-law Nai Cheng and also Nai Chu, on a charge of conspiracy and the forgerv of a cheque, took place in the Siamese Court and has resulted in
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      United States.
      23 5 Presidential Nomination. {Sujtjdied by lleuter.) London, 20 April.—The Democratic State Convention, of New York, has nominated Justice Parker for the Presidency.
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      Cape Colony.
      27 5 The Representation Bill. (SUjplicd by Reuter.) London, 20 April.—The Cape Assembly has passed the Representation Bill, mentioned on lltli inst., by 49 to 43 votes.
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      Shooting Affray.
      51 5 Engineer Shot in Singapore. (Echo Special.) Singapore, 20 April.—A Mr. W arzburg, tlie second engineer of the steamer kudat, is reported to have been shot and killed by Joseph Somers, the Musical Director of the Stanley Opera Company, outside 24 Hylnm Street early this morning. An inquest is
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    Touched by a “Beat.”
    609 5 Yesterday afternoon the editorial sanctum was invaded by a brawny individual with a bouncing manner, an old blue coat and brown knickerbockers and no shirt. He announced that he was travelling round the world on his wheel and had already been three years on the road—and
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      THE SERVICE OF COURT OF REQUESTS SUMMONSES.
      893 5 To the Editor of thk Straits Echo. Sir, —In reference to the letter published in yesterday’s Echo, I beg leave for space to fully confirm the truth of the complaints set forth in regard to tbe service of summouses from the Court of
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    PASSENGERS.
    154 5 Intrard Per Palamcotta,” from Ilaugoon, Messrs Roberts, Cowling, and J. Lloyd, Misses Adze and Peppiu, Mr. and Mrs. F. Bishop, Dr. and Mrs. P. H. Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. Kretzeuburg, and Mr. and Mrs. Moiver. Per Bayern,” from Genoa, Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Bailey, Messrs. M. C. B'ggs,
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    EXCHANGE.
    112 5 Penang, 20tii April. (liy courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) fiOndon Demand Hank ...1/10$ 4 months’ sight Bank ...l/10, tf 3 Credit 1/10J 3 Documentary ...1/10J2 Calcutta, Deinaml Bank It*. 130 3 days’ sight Private 141 Bombay,* Demand Bank 139 3 days’sight Private 141 Madras, Demand Bank 139 3 days’
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    SHARES
    187 5 Bersawall Gold Mine Co., Ld. 16. —sales Raub Australian Gold Mining Co., Ld 6.75 buyers Redjaug Jjelioiig Gold Alining Co., Ld ?210.- exdiv KadanaGold Mining Co,, Ltd. (fully paid) 1 O.—houi. Bruseh Tin Mining Co., Ld. 7.Z0 sellers Clieudariang Hydraulic Tiu Mining Co., Ld 20. —sales Karangau 'J'iu Mining
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    PRODUCE.
    149 5 Tin 77.80 buyers Gold leaf 82.— B. Pepper (\V. Coasl,3lbs.5oz.)$ 26 sellers White Pepper 1 46i sales Trang Pepper 30f sales Cloves (picked) 46.— nom. Mace 85. —buyers Msvce Pickings 75.— Nutmegs 11 Os 45.— nom. No. 1 7.50 Sugar < 2 5.20 Basket 4.— sales Tapioca Flour 1.80
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  • Obituary
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    36 5 Obituary. (Supplied by lleutcr London, 19 April.—Major Burt, of the Guards, has been killed in a carriage accident in Piccadilly. London, 20 April.—The death is announced of Sir Henry Thompson, f.k.c.s., m.j;,, the celebrated surgeon. O
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
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      5 5 FUNAGOYA WATER. Mcfllister <& Co., Ltd,
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      14 5 STEARNS’ WINE, will bring back the lost strength and vigor, but remember Stearns’ Wine.
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      301 5 To-day’s Advertisements. NOTICE. MK. W. EWALD has been admitted a partner in our firm. HUTTENBACH LI EBERT Co. 20-4 04. 280 NOTICE. I HAVE this day handed over management of the Maiakoff Plantations Co., Ltd., to Mr. George IStothard. A. L. de MORN AY. 20-4-04 lwk 282 Mr. A Mrs.
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      50 5 S T O PgP KES TELEGRAMS. This space is reserved lor the publication of newuafriving after the day's uews has becu imposed. NOTICE Messrs. THEAN CHEE Co. Beg to inform their customers, and the public generally, that their Office At present, is at No. 14, King Street, i J enang.
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      1901 6 Teik Chin Coy. General Storekeepers, Provisioners and Commission Agents. 25 Hugh Low Street IPOH. Specialities always on hand: TAIK HO Co., 823, Main Road, PKRAK, TAIPINO. (Established 1889). General Merchants, Provisioners and Commission Agents. S Camel Hair Belting, European Goods of the lii«jliest quality. Imported wholesale direct, from the manufacturers.
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      360 7 ural i t b. Build your New Bungalows on the Hill with Uralite. DBALIT E. U RALI T E. -:o:Saves cost of carriage, time and labour. -:o:Reduces the Temperature of the House by Several Degrees. URALITE. U RALI T E. U R A L ITE, -:o:LI 1! A I, I
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      1217 8 PERRIER JOUET CHAMP AGNES. AGENTS HUTTENBACH BROS. A Co. KITSON LAMPS. The Finest Light in Existence. Apply to HUTTENBACH BROS. Co. Sole Ajents. MACHINERY, ETC. Steam Engines Boilers of various Horse-powers. Petroleum, Gasoline, Stationary and Marine Engines. Huttenbach Bros. Co. LEVER BROS. LTD. SUNLIGHT, LIFE BUOY and other Soaps. Sole-A
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