Straits Echo, 25 June 1904

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    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE 01 EVENTS, CIRCULATING .THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 2. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, SATURDAY, 25th JUNE, 1904. Single Copy, 10 cents. No, 143.
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    Domestic Occurrences.
    174 1 Biuthh. On tftli June, at Shanghai, the wife of Charles S. Fowler, of a daughter. At the Cosmopolitan Dock. Hongkong, on 12th June, the wife of T. de Faria-Neves. of a daughter. Marriages. On 2fith May. at the Roman Catholic Cathedral. Shanghai. W. Kleeechulte, of Tientsin, to Johanna,
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    HIGH WATER.
    41 1 For Week ending Friday, June 1, 19»)4. A.M. P.M. Saturday, 25th P. 40 10.30 Sunday, 26th ‘...10.30 10.55 Monday, 27th ...11.20 11.45 Tuesday, 28th ...12 10 12.35 Wednesday, 20th 100 1.25 I'lliirsdav, 30th 1.50 2.15 Friday, Ist 2.4‘) 3.05
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    THE MOON.
    26 1 O Full Moon June 28th, 1.42 a.m. Litst Quarter July sth. 12.35 p.m. 1 New Moon 13th, 12.6 p.m. First Quarter... 19th, 7-37 p.m.
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    FIXTURES.
    42 1 To-dat. 12th Day, sth Moon. The Parsi Cur/. »u’ Theatrical Co. Kuala Kaugsa lukhl, 9 pm. Wavang Yap Chow Thong, Campbell Street, 9 p.m. To-M<> it now. 13th Day, sth Moon. The Parsi Cur/on Theatrical Co. Kuala Kaugsa Rood, 9 p.m.
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    P & O. SAILINGS.
    40 1 P O. SAILINGS. .Mail Service. UIIHVAKI'S. IIo.MKW AKIIK. Simla t July <Jorutmindel Jane Nubia it Ballaarat it July l:\tra Service. OUTWAKIIH. HoHIC\VAKI)B. Borneo .iS Jane Ceylon t JaJy Java l'i July C xntlia lo For pail ieuiars See I’age 3.
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    Mr. Hargreaves’ Address.
    1839 1 Ouit Kuala Lumpur Correspondent lias sent us a report of Mr. Hargreaves’ (of the Free School, Penang)* address on The duties of the Straits-born Cliiuese towards j the British Empire.” The address, we learn, 1 was delivered at Capitau China’s house, Kuala Lumpur, last Wednesday. J)r. G.
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    War in Tibet.
    179 1 {Ceylon Observer Service.) RKIKFORCEMEMTB FROM MONGOLIA AND Siberia. Calcutta, 15 June.—lt is reported that a number of trained, well-armed men from Mongolia and Siberia are arriving to assist the Tibetans. This accounts for the improvement in the dfsposition and defence of the enemy at Karoba and elsewhere,
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  • Money Market.
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      EXCHANGE.
      122 1 Penang, 25th June, j (By courtesy of the Chartered Hank.) London Demand Bank ...1/11 j 4 months’sight Bank ...1/1 1,», 3 Credit ...1/1 If 3 Documentary ...1/11 s;{ j Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 1451 3 days* sight Private 1474 Bombay, Demand Bank 145$ 3 days* sight Private 147$ Madras.
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      SHARES
      201 1 BqpMwahGoldMiueCo., Ixl. 15. —sellers Raub Australian Gold Mining Co.. lid. 6. Redjang Lelmug Gold Milling Co., Ld. |225. —buyers KadauaGold MiuiugCo,, Ltd. (fully paid) 9 10. nom. Bruseit Tin Mining Co., Ld. S 5. nom. Chendariaug Hydraulic Tin Mining Co., Ixl 9 20.— sales Kanuigun Tin Mining Co. 9
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      PRODUCE.
      166 1 Tin 170.62 j buyers Gold leaf 9 81.— B. Pepper \V. Coast Blbs.soz.)s 20.— sales. White Pepper 9 35. —sellers Trang Pepper 9 28. nom. Cloves (picked) 9 63.— nom. Mace 100 sellers Mace Pickings 90. —sales Nutmegs 110 s 45. —sales No. 1 6.60 nam. Sugar < 2
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      89 1 Quokea, Br. 8.8. I*2o, Witt, 24th Jua* Langkat, 23rd June, Oil, —K. B. A Co. Thaiping, Br. a s. 160, Wheeler, 24th Jime Port Weld, 24th June, Gen.,—. HL* A Co. Pktxei, Br. 8.8. 159, Reid, 25th Jum Langkat, 23th June, Gen,,— K. G. Co. Cantow, Br. 8.8. 105,
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      DEPARTURES.
      70 1 25th June. R. Halewyti, for Batu Bahra and A Mahan. Qnorra, for Langkat. Ana gyre, for Port Swettenhaui A Singapore Langkat, for Teluk Anson. Pulo Rimau, for Deli. Kittua, for Port Swettenhaui, Kuala Lumpur Maha, Vajirunkit, for Sahang, Olehleh and Padang. and Singapore. Onipenta, for Singapore. Coromandel, for Ceylon,
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      IN PORT.
      45 1 Canton, Br. s.s. 105, Merieau, 25tli Jon», T«luk Anson, 24th Juno, (Jen., —Ah Hing. Capri, Ital. s.s. 2,710, Baseito, 25th Jnwr. Hongkong, 11th June, (Jen., —B. M A Co. Petrel, Br. s.s. 150, Keid, 25th Jon», Langkat, 23rd June. Gen., —K. G. (A-
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      EXPECTED.
      79 1 Vettel» From Aijcnt» Du* J. Nicoll Moulmein jK.G.Co. 25th Nam Yung Raugoou iK.G.Oo. 26th Beumohr Singapore iS.B.&Co. 26th Lightning jCalcutta A.A.A.Co. 27th Pentakuta Rangoon j H.. L .&Co. 27th Borneo Colombo P. 0. 28th Sitkouia Hamburg |B.M.&Co. 28th Lai Siuig Singapore B.&Co. 29th Vindobona Radnor Singapore iS.K.&Co. 29th shire
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      SAILINGS.
      85 1 j I’mn/i h'or j Aijenl» Lmm J. Nicoll Mou’mein ;K.G-.Co. 2 7 th June Ben moll r Marseilles iS.B.&Co. Lightning Singapore A. A .A.Co. 27th Pentakota P. S ham H.L.ACo. 27tli Nam Tong Rangoon K.G.Cd. 28th Borneo Singapore jP. 0. 28th Lai Sang Calcutta B.&Oo. Sitlionia Singapore B.M.4Co. 28th
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      MAILS CLOSE
      61 1 Fok Traug and Pang Nga—Per Taw Tong, 27th instant, 1 p.m, Langkat and Paugkalau Braudan—Per Petrel, 27th iiutant, 1 p.m. Langkat—Per Van der Parra, 27th instant, 1 p.m. Port 3 wet ten ham—Per Mary Auttin, 27th instant, 2 p.m. Kaugoou—Per Fitzpatrick, 27tU iustunt, 4 p.m. Deli —Per Hebe,
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      27 1 WEATHER. HK following report. is kiudlv supplied In !lie .Signal Director of Fort Cornwallis.— l'lie rainfall during (lie 24 hours ended h a.m. to-dav was 0’12 inches.
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    War Items.
    980 2 The Oda Mine. This < >dn mine, the iin»nturn of Commander (Mu, has as it* feature thakj it has only to bo* dropped overboard, writes Mr. Sydrtey Smith to the Daily in the. sea it can l>e trusted to adjust itself in the desired position and remain there.'
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    MARKET PRICES.
    215 2 !’h.NANO, 25th Junk, 180 k Description. Reek— els. e Soup per catty 18 Roast 32 Steaks 32 f *Stfcw or Curry Meat 20 Rump Steak 32 Ox Tail each 30 ,V 'Tongue 70 Feet 15 1 *5 1 Liver per catty 40 Pork— I Fork 48 Pig's Head
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      121 2 N OTIC E. THU AK CHONG, (sovernment Licensed Surveyor S mrpaivd to undertake the Survey and Jl i’lott ini; of iauds, and all work entrusted t > him will he correctly andexj pfcihtioeslv executed. For terms and further particulars Apph (o ‘2B, PITT STREET, Penalty. Jl-G-04 1 uit.li. 382 DAVID
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      508 2 COB. Spl«_unli<i trapper, very J J stylish and fast. Verv cheap if soli by 26th instant. Apply 13, Lojan l(tnid. m FOR SALE. 1Z 6-04 m •> WIANTED. X CLER Appiy •21-6 01 bv luktt i-t > ADA3iS A ALLAN, 33c, }J>(irn Street: 1 wk. 435 EMPLOYMENT WANTED VS DRESSER,
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      1505 2 A.*; i cy <*• r* w t-; it v t NOTICE rpiiE road to Relau from main road at 1 7y mile will bo closed for traffic for vehicles for about two months during repairs. F. S. B. GAFFNEY, Deputy Colonial Enyineer A Surveyor-General. Pcaaug 21st June, 1904. 1 \vk.
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      1542 3 TAD /V 'O' iyst i. Co. hlrpccted arrival and Dejtarlures. Mail Service. ms r SVCW Norddeatscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. r pilK fast rikI well-known Mail Steamers of this Line riM leave 1 OUTWAHL>S: etiang on or al)out the ur.dernrientionetl dates:— HOMEWARDS: FARES BY MAIL STHAMHRS. To Loudon
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    The Straits Echo.
    74 4 Justice r\erybo<ly, and justice alone.— F.i*«r*ou Established June Ist, 1903. daily (except Sunday».) AT TUB CRITERION PRESS, Ld., No. 22(5—23*2, Beach St root. Penang. PRICE: DAILY, UK/'Ali |-Jl parauu.MM OUTSTATIOXS Extra MAII. KDITION (hit Int) 15 CABLE ADDRESS: “Ec bo—Penang." Telephone No. 188. Kditor, Chksnry J)unoan. MM
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    Pitchforking.
    587 4 A Ceylon Official Appointed Director of Posts and Telegraphs, F. M. S. The latest feat in the tine art of pitchforking as practised in this part of the world is reported from Ceylon, the Colombo Times announcing that a Ceylon civil servant has been appointed cleau over the heads
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    The “Splendid" Address.
    516 4 If the address Mr. Hargreaves read before the Selangor Chinese Literary and Debating Society (reported in another part of this issue) demonstrates lone thing more clearly than another, .we think it shows that he has entirely j missed his vocation. Instead of holdiug 1 forth in secluded
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    The Muslim Trusts and Foundations in Penang.
    308 4 I Governmexi s Intervention Earnestly Desired. The above is such an important matter and affects the wellbeing and happiness of so many of our fellow-residents i that we have elected to give the greatest publicity possible to the subjoined letter i received from
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    Siamese v. Malay States Telegraphs.
    327 4 A Record in Dilatoriness. On the 19tli instant our Bangkok correspondent wired that At a meeting of European bankers and merchants held here it was resolved to petition the Siamese Government, through the Doyen of the Diplomatic and Consular Corps, expressing dissatisfaction at the deplorable
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    Tin.
    498 4 London, 1 Juue.—The statistics for the end of May show an increase of about 850 tons as compared with last month, and a decrease of about 850 tons as compared with last year. Straits shipments were 4,850 tons, there- > fore very near the previous estimate, while the deliveries
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    Masonic.
    29 4 The emergency meeting of R o d l Prince of Wales Lodge, No. 1555, E. C called for Monday, 27th instant, at 6 p.m has been unavoidably cancelled.
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    Rinderpest in Malaya.
    214 4 PkraTc Stale Veterinary Surgeon reports that last year was characterised by the severest and most widespread outbreak of rindeijtest that has occurred during the past five years. In connection with this outbreak the State Surgeon writes Mv experience does not go towards indicating that rinderpest is endemic
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    The Coconut industry.
    634 4 Vast Plantations in Perak. The District Officer of Lower Perak re ports that he does not know of any place in the Federated Malay States or Colon v of the Straits Settlements that can boast of such an unique area under coconuts as that now planted between
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      81 4 Pritchard Co., PENANG. MIDDLEMORE LAMPLUGH’S BEST ENGLISH Harness 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.! i PRITCHARD CO., Penang. Isr McAlister Go., Ld. I 19 Heach Street l*enang. Cyrus Price
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      477 4 To-day’s Advertisements. Notice. riTHE interest and responsibility of Oon 1 Kheng Cheng of chop Hock Leng and Co., Cloth Merchants, 183, Beach Street, ceased on the 15th February, 1904. HOCK LENG Co., 183, Beach Street, Penang. 25-6-04 1 wk. 439 Notice. IN consequence of the docking of s.s. Pin Seng
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      13 4 STEARNS WINE, i* tke great nutrient tunic iu convalescence from fevers. fofluciSta, pneumonia.
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      20 4 CHILDREN ARE THE SUNSHINE, of the home. Stearns Wine makes the sunshine brighter. A splendid tonic lor the little one*.
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      23 4 KEEP YOUR BODY NOURISHED keep strong, your Doctor tell, you so! Sterns me will assist, you. Ask vour Ouenmt about tytcarna lU«c. 1
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    THE WAR.
    179 5 Ik Japanese Advance. Defenders Deserting Port Arthur. (Echo Special.) Shanghai, 25 June.—A report from Chefoo states that the Japanese have seized and confiscated two junks conveying contraband of war to Port Arthur. A large business is being done in this lino in supplying the besieged Russian-* I with
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Russia and the Vatican.
      20 5 (Deli Courant Service.) The Hague (via Batavia), 22 June.—Russia has appointed an ambassador at the Vatican.
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      Birthday Honours.
      140 5 Mr. Hare Decorated. < (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 21- June —Mr. (1. T. Hare, c. m. is., of the Federated Malay States Civil Service, has been made a Companion of the Imperial Service Older. Mr. Alfred Harmsworth, proprietor of the Daily Mail, lias been created a baronet. The
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      The King.
      22 5 Visit to Kiel. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 24 June. His Majesty King Edward has started to atteud the Kiel regatta.
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      Parliament.
      37 5 The Unionists. t (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 2 o June. —The Government whips coinplain bitterly ot the slackness it» attendance of UnionistMernbers,and intimate t hat, failing an improvement, the (»overnment will have to consider their position.
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      The United States.
      31 5 The Presidential Election (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 2 l June. —The Republic in Convention, convened at Chicago, has nominated Senator Fairbanks for the Vice-Presidency of the United States.
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      Finland.
      37 5 Tii2 Murdered Governor-General (Supplied by Renter L -ndoti, 24 June.—Schumann, the assassin of Lieut-General Bobrikoft, Governor-General of Finland, was buried at night, under police supervision, outside Helsingfors. The members of his family have received numberless condolences.
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      Germany and Holland.
      41 5 Large German Squadron coming to the Netherlands. (Deli Courant Service) The Hague (via Batavia), 22 June.—A German squadron of 21 warships is expected to visit the Netherlands shortly. Thirteen vessels will call at Xiemiiediep and 8 at Vlissingen.
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      The Transvaal.
      80 5 Danger of Native Raids. Del i ton rant Service. The Hague (via Batavia), 22 June.—General Botha has requested the Goverernment for reinforcement of the troops in the frontier districts near German East Africa. The German troops commanded by von Ludfcvein have advanced too far into the hinterland driving
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      Armenian Horrors.
      51 5 (Deli Courant Service.) Tl ie Hague (via Batavia) 21 June. —The Turks are busy again butchering the Armenians. The great Powers have lodged protests, while France at the same time seut a whole squadron to Smyrna in order to back up her protest and render it the more
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      Cricket.
      30 5 (Supplied by Renter.) London, 25 June. —Kent beat Gloucester by nine wickets. Marylebone has beaten Cambridge by nine wickets, and the South Africans beat London Countv bv ten wickets.
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      Bangkok.
      188 5 The Robertson Case. (Echo Special.) Bangkok, 24 June. —Mr. Robertson, the proprietor of the Oriental Hotel, has been committed for trial on the charges of being an absconding debtor and fraudulently concealing property. The trial has been set. down for the Ist July. liis Majesty tlie King held a
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    The States Turf.
    424 5 Selangor Meeting. (From Our Own Correspondent Th:; opening day of the Kuala Lumpur Race Meeting passed off in a manner V pleading to all present. Of course there were the usual few glum faces at the liuish ot the day, but behind the glumuess -one could distinguish
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    Pahang.
    579 5 We have received no further information respecting the flying visit of His Excellency the Governor to Pahang, as briefly reported, by wire, in our last issue. We find, however, in the Malay Mail of the 23rd instant some correspondence from Pahang on the subject of serious disputes about water
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    Supreme Conrt.
    708 5 In Original Jurisdiction. (JJeJvre the Hon. A. F. G. Law, Puisne J udge.) Claims for Malicious Prosecution. 22nd June. This was the hearing of two cases, agreed to be taken,together, in each of which 52.000 damages for malicious prosecution is claimed. The parties are Beebee Gelehah by her
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      SNIPE.
      169 5 To THE Editor of the Straits Echo you or any of your numerous let me know through your columns whether snipe are migratory birdsr In mv opinion they are. I believe they breed oil the Himalayas and come over here for the season. In the new Game Laws of
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    P. C. C. Tennis Tournament.
    241 5 IHE following ties have been arranged Monday Doubles. Dr. Jamieson and Bradbery vs. Sproule and Blackmore. unfinished tie 1 owl in and C lodd r. Cater and Neubronuer A Singles. Jones r. Hen haiu Bower r. Anderson B Singles. Kigge r. Blackstock Cobb r. B.
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    To-morrow’s Church Services.
    216 5 Ith Sunday After Trinitt. i Sr. Ueorok's Church (Churuh of England) S a. in. Matins (.Plain). &4W a.m. Holr Communion (Choral). 5 p.m. Sunday Bchooj. p.ni. Evensong and Serrooß. Rev. H. C. Hen barn, Art. Col. Chaplain. Presbyterian Church (Prve Dock) 9-15 A.m. (Northara Road 6 p.ui.—Rer.
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      88 5 <)nk of the must useful Institutions of this country promises to bo The Diabetic Institute of London, established for scientifici wwoarcb into the origin, cause and treatment of Diabetes and the secondary symptoms trout, rheumatism, carbuncles, etc. Hardly any disease is so little understood, and at the same time so
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      9 5 ENGINE OILS. Me A LISTER A Co.. Ltd *.r~
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      12 5 OVERWORKED MEN FIND 8team* IF#w* au «tcolJent tuuiu Renews strength an«J Tigur.
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      4 5 FAIRBANKS SCALES. MoAllatar Co.,
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      176 5 SIN GHEE CHOON Go., A'o. 129, Beach Street, Penang: j HAVE JUST RECEIVED A LARUE VARIFTT OF Gents' Gold and Silver Links, J. JO. Atkinson's asu Ed. Pinacd’s Perfumery, Straw Hats, Walking: Sticks, AND Boots and Shoes OF EVERY SHAPE. Br^v 1 Inspection Invited. OPERA »JP CHOW TH0N6. Great Success!
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      1537 6 PERRIER JOUET CHAMP AOSES. AGENTS HUTTENBACH BROS. Co. r KITSON lamps. .1%.* The Finest Light, in Existence. Apply to HUTTENBACH BROS. Co. hv -Agents. Caidbeck Macgrepr and Co. THE NEW DRINK FELIXIR WHICH Booth’s Distillery, Ltd., have just introduce*! on the market, is a spirit which they have been many
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      192 7 TSON I t Award, Philadelphia, 1890. Medal of Merit, Gold Medal, Institute, -:o:MOST BRILLIANT LIGHT IN EXISTENCE. Used in all principal thoroughfares throughout the World -:o:KITSON PRESSURE LAMPS Suitable for lighting Halls, Theatres, Wharves and the Grounds of Private Houses. Made up to 2,000 candle-power, can be erected in any
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      1055 8 OF AT GREAT SALE TOWELS WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW S Co, PENANG. FOR THREE DAYS ONLY SA TURDA Y, MONDA Y and TUESDA Y, JUNE 25th, 27th and 28th. JUST >» X CO •w X s TO HAND. WHITE TURKISH TOWELS. Special value. Guaranteed to please. Size 24 by 54 inches. Price
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