Straits Echo, 21 June 1904

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    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OP EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 2. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, TUESDAY, 21st JUNE, 1904. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 139.
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    HIGH WATER.
    42 1 For Wwik ending Monday, Juue 27, 1904. A.M. I*.M. Tuesday, 2lst 9.40 10 05 Wednesday, 22nd ...10.30 10.55 j Tliitiiday, 23r>l ...11.20 11.45 Friday, 24th ...12.10 12.35 Saturday, 25tli I. 125 Sunday, 26tb 1.50 2.15 Mouday, 27th 2.40 3.05 j
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    THE MOON.
    27 1 O Full Moon June 28th, 1.42 a.m. Last Quarter July sth, 12 35 p.m. New Moon 13th, 12.0 p.m. First Quarter 19th, 7-37 f.m. i
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    FIXTURES.
    50 1 To-i».\ v. Bth Day, sth Moon. The Farsi Cunson Theatrical Co. Kuala Kangsa Road, 0 p.m. Wavaug Yap Chow Thong, Campbell Street, 9 p.m. To-morkow. oth D;t v, sth Moon. Wayaug Yap Chow Thong. Campbell Street, 9 p.m. The Farsi Curzon Theatrical Co. K uala. Kangsa llond, 9 p.m.
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    P & O. SAILINGS.
    51 1 P O. SAILINGS. .Mail Service. OuTtVAKItK. lJojtl KtV AKItS. Malta 23 June 1 C.orotnandel .25 Jane Chusau 7 July j Ballaarui 0 July l-xtra Service. Cirnv a ans. 11 o:.i kw a itns. Itorneo 23 June I Ceylon 1 J Java 12 July Candia lo For particulars See Fa go
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    Our Local Affairs.
    433 1 Vital Statistics. During last month there were 127 births of which 59 were boys and 68 girls. The birth rate was equivalent to 15.36 per tliouisand. The deaths numbered 420, of which 308 were males and 112 females. The death rate was equivalent to 50.82 per thousand.
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    About Sieges.
    1505 1 The SikoK of Port Arthur. Russia has l*eeu too late in clearing out of Port Arthur. The pick of her fleet, immense stores of coal, arsenals, dockyards, and forts on which millions have been squandered, are ail locked up. with Japan waiting by sea and land to; break
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  • Money Market.
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      EXCHANGE.
      124 1 Penang. 21st June. (lift courtesy of the Chartered Hank. London Demand Bank ...1/11 ;J 4 month*»* sight Bank ...1-1 ljj 3 Credit ...1/11,» 3 Documentary ...1/11§ Calcutta, Demand Bank Its. 1141 3 days’ sight Private 1 10$ Bombay, Demand Bank 144$ 3 days’ sight Private 140$ Madras, Demand Bank
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      SHARES
      189 1 BersawahGold Miue Co., Ld. 15. —idlers i Raub Australian Gold Mining Co., Ld "3 6. Redjang rad(oi«g Gold Mining Co., Ij<l $225. —buyers KadanaGold Mining Co„ Ltd. (fully paid) 10.—now. Bruseii Tin Milling Co., Ld. 50.— nuni. Cheudariaug Hydraulic Tin Miuiug Co., Ld 20. —sales Karan gau Tin Mining
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      PRODUCE.
      170 1 Tin 5 69.25 Gold leaf 5 81.— B. Pepper (W. Coast 31b5.50z.)$ 21j tain*. White Popper 361 «filer* Tmug Pepper 28.— fuller* I Cloves (picked) 63.— noni. I Mace no stock Mace Pickings !H>. «ale* Nutmegs 11 Us 45. «ale* C No. 1 6.80 Mint. i i Sugar <
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      77 1 '1 hairing, Hr. s.s. 100, Wheeler, 20th Juue, Port Weld, 20th Juue, Geu., —H. L. A Co. Cornelia, Br. s.s. 104, Buchanan, 21st Juue, Deli. 20th June, Geu., —K. G. Co. Lanokat, Hr. s.s. 187, Liddell, 21st June, Teluk Anson, 20th June, Geu., K. G. Co. Iniu/na, Hr. s.s.
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      DEPARTURES.
      34 1 21st June. Van tier Parra, for Langkat. Pnlv Rimau, for J)eli. R. Halewyn, for Asalian. Vidar, for Port Swettouhain and Malacca. Pin Seng, for Port Swettenhani, and Singapore. Lady Weld, for Teiuk Anson.
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      IN PORT.
      62 1 Cornelia, Hr. 8.8. 191, Buchauau, 21st June, Deli, 20th June, Gen., —K. G. 00. Lanokat, Br. 8.8. 187, Liddell, 21st June, Teluk Anson, 20tli Juue, Gen., K. G. Co. Induna. Br. hB. 2,873. Carruthers, 21st June, New York, oth Mav, Oil.—B. Co. G. G. van Lansberge, Dut. 5.8.
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      EXPECTED.
      76 1 Yer*el From Ajenl Hue Fitzpat rick Rangoon H.L.&Co. 23rd June Maliii Colombo P. O. |23rd (Jr. A pear Singapore A.A.A.Co. |23rd Lightning Calcutta A.A.A.Co. |24tb Coromandel Singapore P.&U. [25th Beninohr Singapore S.B.&Co. 26 th Lai Sang Singapore B.&Co. 27th Borneo Colombo P. O. 28th Sitbonia H aniburg B.M.ACo. |28tli
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      SAILINGS.
      88 1 r ettel» For Ayeut* Leave» j Miilui Singapore P. A. O. 23rd June i G. A pear Calcutta A. A. A.Co. 23rd Lightning Singaporo A. A. A.Co. 25th Fitzpatrick i Ruugoon H.L.&Co. 25th 1 Curoniandel Colombo P.AO. 25th Ben moli r Marseilles S. B.&Co. j Borneo Singapore P. O.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      101 1 For Kdie. T. Semawe, Segli, Pulo Well, and 1 (>iehlel. Per G. G. v. Lauaherge to-morrow, 1- p.m. Bon Baiira and Asalian—Per Uok C/t nou I n. to m utow, 2 p.m. E .i*\ T. Semawe. Segli, and Olehleh Per IL-k Ciufon, to-morrow, 2 p.ui. ('o'iiui'h. and Southern
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      PASSENGERS.
      11 1 Inicard —Per G O. van Lansberge. from Aeheeu, Mr. lugeluianu.
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  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
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      26 1 WEATHER 'I hr fallowing report. is kin li\ supplied 1>t the Signal >>( Fort (Jontwaili*: The rainfall iluring the tit hours ended at a.m. to-dav \\;u> nil.
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    Ceylon Libel Case
    1534 2 Journalistic Indiscretion Results in Withdrawal of Cask from Jvkv. Latkht Ceylon exchanges report pioccedings in an interesting lil>el case which weie brought to an abrupt close, owing to t he Judge and Counsel for lsith sides agreeing that tike publication by the Ceylon lndejiendent of the facts
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    Passengers Outward.
    119 2 Per I*, and steamer Mongolia," connecting with the steamer .Malta." at CV«#Mi/*o,from London. Mav27- To Shonqhor.., W■ E. Allen. lo Honil(t Mr. Swan 'l'o Sinyonme Mr. and Mrs. Lausdeli and child, ilr. 1. '1 ay lor. Mr. lb S. Kichards. To Penamj Dr. P. I*. Locke. Per P.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      160 2 CHIN HIN BROTHERS, General Storekeepers, Horse Dealers, and Livery Stables, N<>. .50k, penang road. Teffj'/tnue Ko. '?(>■'>. ALWAYS FOR SALE. FRESH FODDER*. fPIIE vt-ry I --si •jiialily only kept. Oriisii1. ed Food (imported every fourteen «lays), Crushed Oats. Bran, Linseed. Bariev, (Tram. Chaff. Paddi. Hay, Australian Compressed F<wider, Australian Cliatf,
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      421 2 The Standard Life Office ill i ,av l Sterling at tin* age of 55 or previous death to an individual 21 vears of age subscribing Jt*2-13-7 per mensem. Note the advantages of insuring in a Scottish Office of Guaranteed Stability and which has stood the test of nearly Sixty Tears
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      1284 2 WANTED. Ki Co sz *“■5 %f£R#> rn\VO or thr«*e Competent Compositors. jL Apply to CRITERION FKESS. TO LET. The Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Co., Ltd. Alteration ix Telegraph Kates. NOTICE is hereby given that the tariff rate of collection for all messages w PK» passing over the lines
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      1730 3 /a--/Jst p. o. iL 8. N. Co. Inspected arrival and IJefun’lnres. MaH Service. Outwards. luuh23.«.k. Chusan connecting with s.s. Mongolia July 7 s.s. Simla do 21 s.s. Nutria do A hit 4 s.s. Coromandel do Homewards Itino 25 s.s. Coromandel do duly 9 s.s .Bengal do 2d s.s. Balbaarat do
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    The Straits Echo.
    83 4 .1 tut ire Fatisfle* rvnybody, an«l jnutice alone.—Fw»«r<»*>w Established June Ist, 1903. riibli»l<el daily (ucfpt Sunday».) AT (HI CRITERION PRESS, Ld., No. 22(1-2:12, Beach Street, lViuni; PKICR: DAILY, LOCAL (it par nui»i>n n OUTSTATIOXS rootage Extra MAIL EDITION <Fo»t Free) 15 CABLE ADDRESS: “E c h o—-P
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  • Current Topics.
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      Malacca.
      248 4 Mu. R. N. Bland, in his administration report on Malacca for 1903, has the I following interesting note on agrieul- ture and planting in his district :—The Government plantation of gutta percha seedlings at Ajer Kroli lias not been extended during the year owing to the difficulty of procuring
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      Boycotters Boycotted.
      378 4 A remarkable law case was brought to a conclusion at -So ura bay a a few days ago. From the evi- deuce it appears that some time ago the Handelsvereening Amsterdam, a Trading Association of Sourubava, fell out with its Chinese clients bv trving to get at customers
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    Supreme Court.
    2745 4 Motion for Injunction. > w lief ore the lion. A. F. G. Lair, Puisne Judge.) 21st June. It. A. P. Hogan v. L A. Blackmore. j In this case the plaintiff sought for an injunction to restrain the defendant from practising his profession as an advocate and solicitor,
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    In Bankrputey.
    174 4 At the Supreme Court this morning three Chinese cases were disposed of, one of them the chop Joo Seiug,” of Beach Street, of which the managing partner is Khaw leow Lmi. Mr. Presgrave, on beJialf of Mr. Ho Tung Wa,u, of Love Iaiue, Penang, applied for a receiving
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    In Appellate Jurisdiction.
    91 4 I> the 'Siineiiie Court veelerdav, tefoie U K m*"’’ t,ie case »i«Wi one W unwndy (a-TanuJ) wa« sentenced on the 4t! of May last by Mr. Bryapt (Magistrate) <> three months’ hard labour on the charge *■l k enticed away a certain married woman was arguod at
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      88 4 Pritchard Co., PENANG. MIDDLEMORE LAMPLUGH’S BEST ENGLISH Black or Brown Leather with Brass or Nickel Silver Fittings. PAIR HARNESS Horse or Pony Size. A LARGE SELECTION OF English, Australian and Indian Saddles. Ladies’ Saddles. PRITCHARD X CO.. Pen/ing* 15« McAlister Co., Ld. /V Reach Street, Renang. Cyrus Price Co.’s Thief
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      478 4 A GROWING SUCCESS.” John Strange Winter’s HAIR FOOD A Marvellous Hair Grower AND A Delightful aud Refreshing I DRESSING FOR ORDINARY USE. I j Prepared (from a recipe of her own invention) for JOHN STRANGE WINTER (Mrs. Arthur Stannard), author of “Booties’ Baby,’’ “Marty,” “Jimmy,” etc This Wonderful Hair Food
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      8 4 ENGINE OILS. A*c A LISTE ft Co., Ltd
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      18 4 I A splendid reconstructive Tonic is Steams' Wine, BuildS \tp, rtneV Tl*/ it, fu\iu b ft* old. r
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      3 4 MqA Cd., Ltd
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    THE WAR.
    798 5 The Wafengkan Battle. Russian Losses Estimated at 10,000 C<>K RESPONDENT'S ACCOUNT or PORT ARTHUR. (Echo Special*.) Shanghai, 20 June.—An American war correspondent named Fuller went to Port Arthur in a junk. He was arrested by the Russians, blindfolded and imprisoned for fivej days, after which he was put
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Tibet.
      18 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 21 June.—The Tibet j Mission will proceed to Lliassa on the 27th instant.
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      Chinese Labour.
      24 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 21 June.—Forty cases of beri-beri were discovered among the Chinese coolies who arrived by the Tweeddale at Durban.
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      The "Noble" Owner.
      30 5 The Noble Owner. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, “21 June—“ Bob Sievier, ex-owner of Sceptre, has been arrested on a charge of perjury in connection with the bankruptcy case in 1902.
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      The East African Protectorate.
      23 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 21 June.—Sir Donald Stewart lias been appointed Commissioner and Commander-in-Chief of tlie East Africa Protectorate.
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      The Navy.
      30 5 .More Damaged Destroyers. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 20 June.—The British destroyers Bat and Stag, attached to the Mediterranean squadron, have arrived at Malta, both in a damaged condition.
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      The Admiralty.
      38 5 New Senior Naval Lord. (Supplied by Reuter London. 20 June.. —Admiral Sir John Arbntbnot Fisher, oa-.b., has been appointed Senior Naval Lord of the Admiralty, in succession to the Rt. Hon. Lord Walter Talbot Kerr, g.c.b.
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      Canada.
      75 5 The Dundonald Incident. (Supplied by Renter..) I Lon»Ion, 20 Jure.; -Kail Dundonald has issued; a statement t»», the effect that his public protest j was the only means of serving Hie; Canadian Militia. He complains of the interference of politicians an«l the suppression of portion» jof his reports and
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      The Wrecked Liner.
      71 5 t Particulars of the Disaster. p i (Supplied by Renter.) Lout lon, 20 June.—«-The P, &O. > liner Australia, which was wrecked ..off Melbourne, was in charge of a i pilot at the time of the disaster. I She struck the rocks while going at full speed.
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      Army Reorganisation.
      39 5 j (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 21 June.—Mr. Balfour, in the House of Commons, said he was unahle to give a date as to when Mr. Arnold Forster’s statement.on (Army reorganisation will be laid I before the House.
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      The States Turf.
      44 5 Selangor Races. j (Echo Special.) Kuala Lumpur, 21 June.—The lotteries for the first dav's racing i were drawn last niglif. The totals; j were small. The weather to-day is j bright and breezy and the course is i in good condition.
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    The Overdue Gienlochy.
    507 5 The last lieavd of tlie GleulocLy was ou the 23r«l of May last when the agents here received a telegram from Suez that she had left that port. She was expected here uti the 11th iust. and is now ten days overblue. The vessel was carrying a
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    The Military Mulct.
    341 5 Secretary of State you the Colonies to Governor Sir John Akdkksqn. The following dispatch was ordcrc»! by Mis Ex. the Governor to be tabled in the Legislative Council: Dowuiug Street, 17th May,. 1904. t Sir, —With reference to your, produces* jsor.s despatch No. 417 of the 30th
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    The Penang Choral Society.
    354 5 h Follow ing are tlie Rules passed at the inaugural general meeting ouJFriday last:— I. The Society shall be named the Penang j Choral Society. 11. The Society shall be managed by a Committee consisting of a President, a Secre- j j tarv and Treasurer, a
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      17 5 STEARNS’WINE, whets Ihe appetite. Aids digestiou, improves assimilation, strengthens the stomach io that food does rood, Wine.
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      12 5 STEARNS’ WINE, makes, good, red, rich blood, imparts youthful strength and vigour,
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      175 5 Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Agri-Horticultural Show. 11HE first of a series of combined Shows, will be held ou the lta.ce Course, Kuala Lumpur, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday tlm oth, 6th and 7th of August next. The Show will lx* opened by His Excellnecy thk Governor IIIOH COMMISSIONER,
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      750 5 FOR SALE. STOP PKEBS TELEGRAMS. BROWN COB. Splendid trupper, very stylish and fust. Verv cheap if sold l-y 26th instant. Apply 1,1, Logon Rood. This space isramved for the publication of >irw"«rrivh| 1 -6-04 fui W 42*2 I after the day s newt, lias been iuipmwd. GOVERNMENT OF PAHANG. WANTED.
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      1399 6 Graham Co., Ld., WHOLESALE CHEMISTS, 4 Beach Street, Penang. INSURANCES. Hall’s Coca* WINE Canton insurance Office, Limited. Capital Subscribed $2,500,000 Amount Paid-up 500,000 Reserve Fund 730,000 llrad OrricK, Hongkong. General Agents, M KSSIIS. Jakdinr, Mathkson A Co. rpHE undersigned having l»een appointed I Agents for the above Coinpany are prepared
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    Russia and Finland.
    904 7 H. dc I'lehvj and the University. Students’ Protest. Helsingfors, l!> May.- Nothing is more remarkable, in connection with tlie attitude lot'&the KuBsi.ni Government towards the Finlanders, than tile exempt ion wliieh everybody connected with the Helsingfors University has enjoyed from the pains and penalties which have l>eon
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      1767 7 Penang-Foundry Cc., Ltd. (Established 1876.) KNGINK K Jt S M 1 I# IfWW UTS, *v.c., &c. D. C. A. ADRIAN Jt SII.VA a Co.;i «Mi PATRIOTIC ASSURANCE Co. Am. Penang Sire?t, Pma ip. Goldsmiths, Jewellers and Dealers m Precious Stones. Tortoise Shell Goods and Ceylon Hand‘made Lace, t\;c. 330 0
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      45 7 Penang Confectionery. No. -*2a. Lkitii Stkkkt, pe nano: i rpilE I'tihli.: of IVnauo itr*> herefiy in1_ formed that the above Kstahlisliment has Uou ojmumml and solicit tliu.paifiouane of his customm's. All orders for Cakes, Ice Cream, &c\, will U* pr<>|»iptAmended to. 4*l-04 tj mflrs. 74c
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      1333 8 NEW GOODS for GENTLEMEN A T WHUEMY, LAIDUW h Co. -:o:ELLWOOD’S PATENT BULGE HELMETS. Our Price $7.50 each. -:c:GENTLEMEN’S SUPERIOR QUALITY HANDKERCHIEFS. Price $l.lO only per dozen. -:o:NEW CONSIGNMENT OF DRESS SHIRTS. Price $2.30 each. :o: GENTS’ WHITE STRAW HATS. Price $1.33 each. NAVY and BLACK CASHMERE SOCKS. Prices $5.40
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