Straits Echo, 21 April 1904

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  • Title Section
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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, THURSDAY, APRIL 21st, 1904. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 89.
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    Domestic Occurrences.
    101 1 Births. N N th M h Lahad Data. British North Borneo, the wife of Mr. A. Zander of a son. Ht WeichHn lh wife* of the Ite\ A. H. Bridge, of a son. u°w l Ur ch at Tientsin, the wife of A. 11. Watts, Engineering and Mining-
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    HIGH WATER.
    37 1 For Weekending Wednesday, Aprils, 1904. AM. P.M. Thursday, 21st 0.50 7.15 Friday, 22ud 7.40 8.05 Saturday, 23rd 8.30 8.55 Sunday, 24th 9.20 9.45 Monday, 25tli 10.10 10.35 Tuesday, 2Gth II.OJ 11.25 Wednesday, 27th... 11.50 12.15
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    THE MOON.
    25 1 First Quarter... Apr. 22m1, 9-39 p.m. O Full Moon 30tli, 4.11 a.m. Lust Quarter May 7tli, 5.29 a.m. J*ew Moon 15tli, 4.31 p.m.
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    FIXTURES.
    35 1 To-day. Town Ban<l, Golf Club, 5.30. D.m. Harmston's uircus, lJato Kramat Gardens, 9 p.ui. To-morrow. Town Blind, Esplanade, 5.30 p m. Harmston's Circus, Dato Kramai Gardens, 9 p.in. Meeting, Municipal Commissioners, 3 p in.
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    P & O. SAILINGS.
    43 1 P O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Outward*. Hour wards. Simla as Apr Btftl ■W Ay, Coromandel I'i May j Malta J Extra Service. OUTWARDS. HOM KW ARDS. Ceylon X May I Malacca 'll Apr j Palawan 0 May jy p 0 puiticuiurs See Tage
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    Arrival of the Governor.
    2772 1 Crowds greet Sir John Anderson at Johnston's Pier, Singapore. Scene at the Council Chamber. Singapore wore an unwonted air of festivity on Saturday on tlie occasion of the arrival of His Excellency Sir John Anderson, the new Governor of the Straits Settlements and High Commissioner of
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      23 1 A. E. SKEELS. high cuss. note. DUNTILLFS 3 CROWN WHISKY IS NOW MADE UP IN Clear White Glass KATZ BROS., Ltd., Sole Agents
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      162 1 WANTED. A COPYING CLERK for Import Departmeat. Apply to M. M NOORDIN. 19-4-04 275 Dr. W. MAN SON. DENTAL SURGEON. Price Moderate Consultation Free RESIDING! AT No. 179a, Carnar\'on Street, About 20 houses from the Carnarvon Station. t* nitliP. NOTICE. MY wife Ngoli Ah Sai haviug left mv protection I
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      29 1 A. E SKEELS. f ■*/s HIGH CLASS. For Sale! For Sale!! Large Stock of Paper of Every description and Colour. Apply Criterion Press Ld. j n* Read Pages 2*7.
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  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
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      46 1 WEATHER. Tnn following report is kiu.Uy supplied by the Signal Director of Fort Cornwallis: A p.m. Yenterittiy TH. Hr. I*" 11 Wrt. N.W. d a.in. Today R0' Hain Calm noon To-day 8*" Clear North 11« rainf.ll d«ri..« U» tt, V. »1. l > v l > 5 in-
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  • Obituary
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    52 1 Deaths. <>n .list March, at Tientsin. Harold von Meyeren. <)n 29th Feb. at Falmouth. H. S. Mackenzie, lat* Resident-Councillor at Singapore. On 19th March, at Bridge of Allan. F. H. Hunter, formerly of Kobe, aged 51* years. April 10th, on board the Hytjeia, Wdlliam Frank Bamsey. manager, Kowloon Gas Works,
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    Chinese Literary and Debating Society, Selangor.
    3602 2 14 The Role of Mosquitos in Disease.’’ Paper b>j Dr. G. F. Lei center.] The following is the full text of the lecture delivered by Dr. G. F. Leicester, a short while back Mr. President aud Gentlemen, The Rubject of my muling or discourse
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      419 2 New Beach Street Auction Rooms. 1 IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE. Favoured with instructions the undersigned will sell bv PUBLIC AUCTION On Friday 22nd instant, At Messrs Hin Lee Co.'s Godowss, I No. 55, Beach Street, Commencing at 11-15 a.m., (On Behalf of the Concerned) A large quantity of various Brands of
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      1257 2 ed if, ed Municipal Notice. rilrfE Municipal Commissioners of George I |Town, Penang, hereby invite tenders for tue coustruclion of drains in Tve Sin Stre/ri, between McNair Street and Bridge Street. Full particulars cau be obtained and plans and specification inspected a t the Municipal Engineer's Office. Tenders which should
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      1937 3 5 5» hsjwehyl arrival and Drpurtvves. Mail Service. Outwards. Apl. 28 s.s. Simla connecting with Mrv I s.s. Coromandel <lo 26 K.B. Batina rat <l<> June 'J h.B. Banjul do Homewards. Apl. 30 8.8. Bengal do May 14 8.8. Malta do 28 8.8. Chuean do June 9 8.8. Simla do
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    The Straits Echo.
    79 4 Jim*» everybody, and juries alette.— Kmenm Established June Ist, 1903. P»bli*he«l daily xcept RimHiy».! AT TRX CRITERION PRESS, Ld., No. 220-232. I {each Street. I’wiiinj PRICK: IMI I.Y. I.OCAI. lit par annum <F«t Free) tl MAIL KIUTION (Cos* Free) 15 CAKLK AOORKSS: “Ec lio—Penang.” Telephone No. IKK.
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    The Launch Services.
    908 4 Last week we published a letter from I a Butterworth correspondent who complained of mismanagement of the steam lauuch service between Penang and Bagan Tuan Kechil and* we footnoted it to the effect that, while there might be (we did not admit that there was) cause for
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  • Current Topics.
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      The Post Office Scandal.
      168 4 We agree with the Pinang Gazette’s Taiping correspondent that “it is a pitv that the Railway service on Sundays cannot be availed of in sending Saturday’s papers to Taiping,” which results in Perak subscribers being deprived of an opportunity to read the Penang journals between Saturday
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      Shipping Affairs.
      342 4 I’m: Association of Chambers of Commerce, which concluded its 44th annual session on 10th ultimo, adopted two! very important resolutions, one relating to the abolition of Light Dues and the other respecting mail services with the Colonies. Colonel Guffey, on behalf of the Liverpool Chamber, proposed the following
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    The P. O. Again!
    161 4 The German liner Hamburg will sail fur Genoa about midnight. That was well known all over town shortly after she arrived yesterday from Singapore, but our overworked over-paid and much pampered Post Office voung gents are apparently quite unable to afford our busy merchants an opportunity
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    John Roberts Beaten by Robert Love.
    179 4 The billiard match at the Engineers Institute last uiglit between Mr. John Roberts and Mr. Robert Love (manager of Harm- ston’s Circus) resulted iu favour of the last named. The play was not brilliant, although towards the finish Mr. Love played a ,very steady
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    Arrival of H. R. H. Prince Rajaburi.
    581 4 i Yesterday, amongst the anxious crowd waiting on the wharf for the liomes ward lxmud German liuer Hamburg, were H. E. the Hicrli Commissioner of Monthen Puket with his Private Secretary, Mr. 5 Law Yew Sweo, H. H. Tunku Sulong of Kedah, Mr.
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    Supreme Court.
    845 4 Ix Original Jurisdiction. (Before the Hon. A. F. G. Ls«, Puisne Judy*.) Big Jeweller) Cue. 2*tth April. Ix this case Lim G'huan Ee Neoh (by her next friend Lim Kok Client) took action against Ng Pak Theen. clahum v jewellerv to the value of about 8 24,0 A»
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      399 4 McAlister Go., Ld. Pritchard Co., PENANG, 19 Beach Sired, Penang. LADIES DEPARTMENT Cyrus Price Co.'s Stock in tliis Department is now complete in everything, in the very newest style and fashions, in high «piality and at moderate prices, viz.:— New Opera Cloaks, very chic. Dress Skirts in Voiles, Silks, See.
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      11 4 STEARNS’ WINE, strengthen* the nerves, inci-enKCtt sm.-Hfn V jv-m. xv ■Jr"*
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    The War.
    70 5 Alexieff Resigns. Jealousy Amongst Russian Leaders. (Supplied by Reuter.) l-ondon, 20 April.—Heavy firing was heard at Oliefoo on Monday niglit. J London, 21 April.—Admiral Aloxieff lias resigned his post of Viceroy of the Far Fast,” his rea son being that he found himself practically superseded in all except
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Tibet.
      100 5 Debate in the Lords. (Sujtplied by Reuter.) London, 21 April.—During the debate upon Tibet in the House of Lords, Lord Lansdowno stated that Lord Curzon had acted loyally in accordance with the views of the Imperial Government. Obstacles placed in the way of the Mission had been surmounted by
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      The Budget.
      280 5 Increases on Tea and Tobacco Adopted. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 20 April. —A resolution increasing the duty on tea by twopence was adopted by the House of Commons after an amendment, proposed by Mr. Thomas Lough, Liberal Member for Islington, W., fixing the duty at sixpence per pound
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      Hungary.
      31 5 (ireat Railway Strike. (Supplied, by lleuter.) London, 21 April.—A great railway strike is in progress throughout Hungary. All traffic lias been stopped and a thousand railway employes have been arrested.
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      Parliament.
      59 5 Tlie Licensing Bill. (Supplied by Reuter London, 21 April.—The Licensing Bill, which has been exciting much opposition, has been introduced in the House of Commons by the Rt. Hon. A. Akers-Doug-las, the Home Secretary, its main principle is compensation for publicans whose licences have been revoked from a fund
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      The Kaiser.
      13 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 21 April.—The Kaiser lias landed in Sicilv.
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      The English Turf.
      31 5 The City and Suburban. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 21 April.—The race for the City and Suburban resulted as follows: Robert le Diable 1 Dean Swift 2 Cerisier 3
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      Canada.
      72 5 Huge Fire in Toronto. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 21 April.—A huge fire has been raging at Toronto since yesterday evening. Fifty acres of the business centre of the town have been devastated and many buildings have been Mown up with dynamite to prevent the flames from spreading. The chief
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    Lawn Tennis.
    130 5 Penang Golf Club Tournament. EVENTS TO BE PLAYED UN FRIDAY 22nd. Men’s Open Singles. C. W. Anderson r. V. D. Parsons. Ladiks’ Championship. Mrs. Stitt v. Mrs. Adams. Men’s Doubles. H. A. Neubronner and J. R. Stronacli v. D. A. M. Blown and G. H. Cater. Ladies’ Doubles.
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    Municipal Commission.
    164 5 The following are the agenda for the Ordinary Meeting of the Commission tomorrow: 1. Minute* of last meeting to 1« read and confirmed. 2. Any special business the President may bring forward. 3. Questions. 4. Letter from Government regarding Jetties. 5. Contract for extension of Pig Market to
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    Fighting in Tibet.
    547 5 GRAPHIC DETAILS. Calcutta, 2nd April:—The following tidier {«articular* have l>eeu received from Tiliet by a contemporary. When the i Tilietaus were surrouuded, the officers got off their horses. Some sat down and ate sandwiches. Others brought out their cameras. Suddenly a scuffle lx?gan in the north-western corner.
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    The P. and O. Mail Contract.
    349 5 The news that Parliament has decided that the Indian Mail Contract should continue in the hands of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company only echoes the wishes of the Indian world. In spite of the many interested false prophets whose card board fabrics
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    The “Yellow Peril” Ruse.
    733 5 (Seattle Port, tut March.) Russia and her friends are endeavoring to diminish the sympathy expressed for Japan in the present struggle, by waving the spectre of the “yellow peril llefore the people of the world. It is very gravely pointed out that if Japan is successful
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    PASSENGERS.
    194 5 Inward —Per Lady Weld,” from T. An sou, Hou. J. Turner. Madam and Miss Mazet, Messrs Douglas, H. Graham, Dickson and Aylesbury. Per Pegu,” from Aelieeu, Mr. Williams. Per Hamburg,” from Nagasaki, Mrs. Sai Yoyra and Mr. M. Shigematsu. From Shanghai, Herr Mahlerivllie and Mr. H. Kerstenlioum. From Hongkong,
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    EXCHANGE.
    116 5 Penang, 2 1 st April. (By courtety of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...1/10j{ 4 months’ sight Bank ...1 10$ 3 Credit ...1/10J 3 Documentary Calcutta, Demand Bank Its. 140 3 days’ sight Private 142 Bombay, Demand Bank 140 3 days’ sight Private 142 Madras, Demand Bank 140
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    PRODUCE.
    159 5 Tin 5 77.80 Gold leaf 81.— B. Pepper (W. Coast3lbs.soz.)s 20 setters White Pepper 40} sates Trang Pepper 30} gates Cloves (picked) 43. —worn. Mace 85. —buyers Mace Pickings 75. Nutmegs llOs 45.— win. No. 1 7.50 Sugar < 2 5.20 Basket 4. gules Tapioca Flour 1.80 sales Copra
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      92 5 Punuua, J»r. s.s. 2,126, Willis, 21st Apr., Hougkoug, 12th Apr., Gen., —H. L. A Co. Carlyle, Br. s.s. 331, Canine, 20th Apr., Port Swettenham, 10th Apr., Tin Ore. Straits Steamship Co. Lang kat, Br. s.s. 187, Morier, 20th Apr. Malacca, 19th Apr., Gen., —K. G. Co. Lady W eld,
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      DEPARTURES.
      31 5 21st April. Palaincotta, for Singai>ore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. 110 Kwei, for Deli. Tate T«ny, for Langkat and Paugkalau Brand an. Canton for Paugkor and Tcluk Anson. Pundua for Rangoon.
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      IN PORT.
      63 5 Carlyle, Br. s.s. 331, Quine, 20th Apr., Port Swettenham, 19th Apr, Tin Ore. —Straits Steamship Co. Langkat, Br. s.s. 187, Morier, 20th Apr., Malacca, 19th Apr., Gen., —K. G. Co. Lady Weld, Br. s.s. 245 Treweeke, 21st Apr., T. Anson, 20th Apr., Gen.,— Straits S. S. Co. Pegu,
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      EXPECTED.
      49 5 Veesels From Agent Vue J. Nicoll Moulmein K.G.&Co 21 at A pi Deli Traug do. 21 st Zaida SiugajH>re H.L.itOo. 22nd vail Swell Rdie vMivutUi ooPto. 22n<| 22nd tr Kum Sang M. VajirSingapore do. 22nd unliis Aclieeu H.L.ACo. 23rd Ocampo Liverpool S.B.&Co 23rd Simla Colombo P. O. 29th
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      SAILINGS.
      53 5 Ve**el* For Ayenls Leave» Pent Singapore P. o. J. Nicoll Moulinein K.G.&Co. 22Ad Apr. l)eli Traug do. 22nd Znida Madras H.L.&Co. 22nd van Swoll Kdie, etc. do. 23rd M. Vajirunliis Singapore H.L.&Co. 23rd Kuui Sang Calcutta B. Co. 23rd Nain Sang Singapore do. Ocampo do. S.B.&Co. 23rd Simla do.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      67 5 For Negapatam, Madras, Pondicherry, Cuddalore and Karical biking Mails for Europe, etc., via Madras—Per Zaula, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Trang—Per Deli, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Port Swettenham and Malacca Per Langkat, to-morrow, 2 p.in. Jiatu Bahra and Asahan—Per Tony Chay Uu, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Perlis A Setul —Per Un Peng,
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      5 5 CUTLERY. lUeft lister Co.. Ltd
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      18 5 The taste is pleasant of fit ear ns' Wine, unlike other preparations of Coil Liver Oil that disturb.
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      15 5 Good for young and old is Sleant Wine. Enriches the blood, aids digestion improves nutrition.
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      196 5 To-day’s Advertisements. N o t ice. K usual monthly sale of Pawnbrokers -i Forfeited Pledges for sums exceeding $lO will be held at 11 a.m. punctually on Thursday and Friday, the sth and Oth proximo respectively, at No. 42, Beach j Street. The ah< »ve Pledges may l>e viewed on
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      92 5 STOP PRESS TELEGRAMS. Tins spate Is reserved for the puhMcativu of new* »ri iyiuk after the «lay's news li.is been Impived. ALL _LOVERS \F SOLID LITERATURE should nub- tfcrita w (lie Straits Chlnsss Magazine," a quarterly journal of Oriental and Occidental culture. The subscription is only 91.50 per anuuni, payable
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      1983 6 Teik Chin Coy. TAIK HO Co., General Storekeepers, Provisioned and Commission Agents. 25 Hugh Low Street, IPOH. Specialities always on hand: Reddawey’s Camel 82, Main Road, PERAK, TAIPJNG. (Established 1889). Qenerat Merchants, Provisioners and Commission Agents. INSURANCES European Goods of fin* highest quality. imported wholesale direct from the ma nufacturers.
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      909 7 Co., Ld., WHOLESALE CHEMISTS, 4 Reach Street, Penang. Bangkok THE ORIENTAL HOTEL. Oriental Hotel Syndicate. sic Pro^Mor. Kuala Lumpur. F. M. S. HOTEL. IMPORTERS OF mInNEN'S BORATED TALCUM TIjILET POWDER, cents For Infants and Adults,; in Patent Tins Under European Management. Centrally situated within 10 minutes from the Railway Station.
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      166 7 Revolution in Steam Raising. To Firebars. No Ashpit. No Alteration to Boilers. Wilton’s Patent Furnace OK 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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      939 8 PERRIER JOUET CHAMP AONES. AGENTS NOTICE. HUTTENBACH BROS. Co. KITSON LAMPS. The Finest Light in Existence. Apply to HUTTENBACH BROS. Co. Sole Agents. 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-Agents,
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