Straits Echo, 30 December 1904

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    Masthead
    34 1 Straits Echo 1 E ENTS CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 2. $24 Per Annum, PENANG, FRIDAY, 30th DECEMBER, 1904. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 299.
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    HIGH WATER.
    39 1 WWI ending Thursday, Jau. 5, |c M 5 P.M. Friday, 7.10 Saturday, 31st y— y'\> diinday, Ist 8.50 9 25 Monday, 2 ml <l4O 10 0 r Tuesday, 3rd 10.30 10 55 Wednesday.4th 11.20 Hit I’liursdav, sth
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    FIXTURES.
    23 1 To-day. -Ith Day, 11th MOOll. Town Baud, Esplanade, 5-30 p.m. '1 O-MOKKOW. 25th Day, 11th Moon. Town Band, Golf Club, 5-30 p.i„.
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    P & O. SAILINGS.
    39 1 P O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. •IUTWAKOK. HoAIKWAkOS. Simla 5 Jan. Uemja! 7 J„„ Clwwn 111 j Malta ;>/ Kxtra Service. Ot'TWAKIW. iIoMKWAUIW, Formosa Ft Jan. I Candia :ff) t c JajHxn 'll 1 Socotta IB Jon. Hoi particulars .See Page
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    The Moon
    23 1 O Ne>v Moon Jan. <> t Ijoo a m 1 Hum Quarter... 14,,, 302 ea. O Tub Moon tf _>] s? 294 r.
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    MAILS DUE.
    89 1 Indian Za mania) 31 I>ec English (Simla) 5 Jau! China (Nubia) 7 German (Zieten) 12 China Seydiitz 11 T Co.’s s. s. “Zamania” >th tlie mails from Europe left Negapatam •it 0 p.m. on Monday, an i may l»e expected to arrive at I enang at 0 a.ui.
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    War Items.
    1172 1 Discipline in the Russian Navv. Ihe following order lias been issued b} ice-Admiral Teliukliuin, Command. er-in-Oliief of the Russian Black Sea Fleet:— On the 3rd instant, as 1 passed through the North Bay in a steam launch, at a cable’s length from the line of battleships, I remarked
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    EXCHANGE.
    120 1 Pknano, 3<>th Dkckmhkk j (By courtesy of the Chartered bank.) f/ondon Demand Rank 1/11 4 months’ sight Bank ...11 |Jg >» y > Credit ..1/11 Jg Documentary ...21Calciitta.. Demand Bank Rs. 145$ 4 days’ sight Private 147$ Bomhay, Demand Bank 145£ 3 days’ sight Private 147§ Madras, Demand Bank
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    SHARES
    200 1 Bersawall(jold Mine Co., Ld. 5 Id. —sates Haul» Australian ({old Minin" Co., Ld 4 25 noiu. Redjang Lebong Gold Mining Co., I»d 230 buyer* KadanaGoid MiningOo,, !,t d. (fullv paid) In.— Bruseh 'J'in Mining Co., fid. 2. sales Karaugau Tin Mining Co. S In. sellers ITinta Tin Mines Ltd
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    PRODUCE.
    190 1 I'm 78.80 Business done. Gold leaf S 79; 1 B. Pepper \V. Coast 31b5.50/..)$ 25.50 sellers White Pepper S 384 sellers Traug Pepper 7 shortly ex- j Cloves (picked) pected Mace 85. —sellers Mace Pickings 744 sales Nutmegs 110 s 40A sales No. 1 6 lo Horn Sugar 2
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      213 1 Zaii.a, Br. s.s. 2,905, Sy miners, 30th l>oc., •Singapore, 28th, Dec., Geu.,—H. L A Co. Kistna, Br. s.s. 524, Addenbroke, 30th Dec.. Singapore, 28th Dec., Gen., H. L. Co. A. Apcak, Br. s.s. 2,931, Fey, 30th Dec., Singapore, 28th Dec., Gen., A. A. A. A Co. Hono Wan 1,
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      DEPARTURES.
      36 1 30th December. Aaiila, tor Negapatam, Madras, Pondicherry, Cudalore, and Kurical. Per<?/.-, for Port Swettenham and Malacca. .1 r n>fynf, tor Port Swettenham A Singapore. La ay nuhi. xov rnrirtrAusou. 3 A. A pear, for Calcutta.
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      IN PORT.
      106 1 Kistna, Br. s.s. 524, Addeubroke, 30tli Bee Singapore, 28tli Dec., Geu„— H. L. Co. General Pei,, But s.s. 1,150, Klasseus, 50th Dec., Aclieeu, 29th Dec., Gen., H. L. A Co. Rotorua, Br. s.s. 555, Lingard, 30th Dec., Tongkah. 29th Dec.. Gen.,—K. G. Co. Van Swoi.l, Dut. s.s. 1,150,
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      EXPECTED.
      43 1 1 t'XN#'/'» 1'I'll lit Ajfnt j but Piimlua Singapore H.L.ACo. '31st JL>ec U leu fal loch Singapore K.G.Co. 131st Nippon G, A pear Colombo S.K.ACo. 1st Jan Singapore A.A,A.Co. 5th Peru Colombo S.K.ACo. 7th Gisela Singapore S.K.&Co. 11th Benlomoml Singapore S.B.&Co. 15th
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      SAILINGS.
      46 1 Fo, .1 yriitr Lenvet vau Swoll Edit* HJi.ACo. 31 bt Dec. I’uudua Rangoon H.L.&Co. 3lbt Nippon SiuoiijMjie S.K.ACo. 1st Jan. <J leniallocli Singapore K G.Co. 2nd A pear Calcutta A A.A.Co. 5th I’era Singapore S.K.ACo. 7tli (jri.sela Colombo S.K.ACo. 11 tli iSeuloinond London S.B.ACo. 15tli
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    MAILS CLOSE
    75 1 For Kdie, T. Seinawe, Segli A Olehleh—Per Hoi; Canton, to-morrow, 9 a.in. Bangkat ami Pangkalan Brandaii—Per 1 alenfijn, to-morrow, noon. I ongkali Per Hotarva, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Bangkat Per Jiu Ho, to-monow, I pan. Beli Per Coru -lia, to-morrow, l p.m. Asa hail P«*r 7inr Tony, to-morrow, I
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      231 1 MARTYN Co. 0° WHISKIES. THE PATRIOTIC ASSURANCE Co. (Founded 1824.) Dubmn, London, V i College Ueetu. t><), King Willia.n tStree j CAPITAL £1,500,000. fjIHE undersigned have been appointed j Agents of the above Company at; Penang, ami are open to issue policies of Insurance against loss by lire at the
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    • Advertisement
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      19 1 STEARNS’ WINE, forthiu, nervous and fretful people, old and young. Immediate beuefit. Improves the quality in the ldpod SIKBAE.
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      161 1 STEARNS’ WINE whets the appetite, aids digestion, improves assimilation, strengthens the stomach so that food does good. Stearns' Wine is the ideal Tonic. SIRDAR. The Penang Kean Guan Insurance Co., Ltd. llk«i> Office No. Ukacii Sikki.i, I’kvami. BOAUO OK DIIIKCTOKN. Mr. Tan Kheam Oou J Lim Teang Hooi j Yeoh
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      10 1 ARMOUR’S PROVISIONS. The beat ami always fresh. Ssndilands Buttery Co.
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      6 1 GMNBEBG ZEITLIIK. > 'o, Genuine Pilsener Beer.
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  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
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      31 1 WEATHER. 5 hk loiluwiin» raptor: is kiudiv supplied m ,,f I>ir«uor or Fort (WuwniiiK 1 iw* ram tail Our-urn Him 2* hours ended I I' a.in. to-day was 0 27 inches.
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    Tibet: Past, Present, and Future.
    2278 2 Address by Sir Henry Cotton, K.C S I. Thk members of the Lewisham High Komi Literary Society assembled iu large mini Iters in their lecture hall the other day iu order to hear an address by Sir Henry Cotton, K.c.M.i., on Tibet. Mr. A. H.
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      13 2 overwork men find an excellent tonic. Renews the vi al forces. Stearns strength
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      263 2 BICYCLES JUST RECEIVED A consignment of latest pattern English-made Bicycles FITTED WITH Dunlop’s Tropical lyres, Plated Rims, Double Inverted Lever Brakes, Free Wheels and Rubber Pedals. Price complete with Lamp, Bell, etc., etc. $95 nett. INSPECTION CORDIALLY INVITED TIANG JOO Sc Co., I 117. BEACH STREET. LEI: CHYE DISPENSARY, No.
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      584 2 FOR SALE S 1 ENTS’ BICYCLE. 2nd grade lmVT penal Rover. Nearly uew. Apply to L. I>." c/o Straits Echo. 22-12-04 Oiusrt 001 A CARD. THE Original Pinang Pilot Club being so well-kuowu to shipping firms here merely state that they are there. Orders sent as usual will meet with
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      536 2 to. ,Iy. r. WANTED. N EXPERIENCED TYPIST. Apply to X Y Z,” c/o Straits Echo. 3insrt 907 A 29-12-04 To Let. HOUSES No. 80 Northam Road and No. 9 Arratoon Road, Immediate entry. 17-12-04 Apply to KHOO SUN POE, No. 7, Ch urch Street. uc 891 WANTED AT ONCE A
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      1684 3 ‘V m n V S ■t $.II. Co. Expected arrival aiul Departures. Mail Service. •Ian. Feb. Outwards. «.a. Simla connecting with 8.8. Briannia ID 8.8. Chusan do 2 8.8. Bengal do Homewards. s.s. Mongolia s.s. Oceana Jan. Feb. 7 s.s. Bengal do -1 s.s. Malta do 4 s.s. Coromandel do
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    The Straits Echo.
    88 4 everybody, ami (notice alone, —£>ner«<m Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Saudiyn.l AT TRI CRITERION PRESS, Ld., No. 22(1-232, IJeacli Street, Penaiur. PRICK DAII.Y, I .OCA I, til per aJiuuni OOTSTATIOSB Foetatrt) Kxtr.i MAfl, KMT lON (Poet Kree) IS CAM Mi A »l>lt Kbit: E c
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    The Traffic Tangle.
    339 4 “Water, by constant dripping, will wear away a stone,” says the old proverb, and in the belief that this is true the Fclio has consistently dripped for a long time upon the authorities responsible for the regulation of the traffic in Beach Street. Apparently these little drops
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    A Belgian Story.
    419 4 AV hat is styled a Belgian-Ciiiuese Chamber of Commerce lias been started in Brussels, and our London correspondent informs us that the promoters ciaim that its membership consists of 150 Belgian and Chinese merchants. It is also alleged*that this new concern is the first Chinese < ‘haiuber
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  • Current Topics.
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      Tibet.
      110 4 The Birmingham Post understands that the Government has decided upon the appointment of a British Resident for Lhassa,and that that officer will be despatched thither early in the new year. He will be accompanied and permanentiy protected by an escort of Indian troops under British officers, and will be
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      A New Phase.
      127 4 Those A and B cars on the F. M. S. railways continue to prove a greater source of annoyance and needless trouble than the authors of such an ill-considered scheme perhaps reckoned on. Tiie latest move, according to our Kuala Lumpur contemporary, is to draw a distinctionJn
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      Dogs.
      158 4 e read in the Johannesburg Star (19 Nov.) that at a recent meeting of the local Town Council a recommendation providing for a more humane wa v of destroying unclaimed stray dogs was adopted. Tiie committee had reported that they did not favour destruction bv drowning, and proposed improvements
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      The C. P. R
      260 4 Tiik Canadian Pacific route to the Far East has, according to the Loudon cone- spondent of the Birmingham Post, been engaging the attention of the War Office since the outbreak of the RussoJapanese war, with the result that our military authorities thoroughly appreciate the important strategic
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    Our Mail Budget.
    900 4 Warlike Stores for Russia. Where Germany is Said to Score. ANGLO-AMERICAN ENTENTE. GUN FACTORY FOR SIAM, COURTSHIP AT ZION. (E 'roni Our Oten Correspondent.) Fleet Street, 5 Dec. It i„ »,il that a large number of Russian secret agents have arrived in London lately, some seeking information
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    Supreme Court.
    181 4 In Civil Jurisdiction. (Before the Hon. A. V. (r. Law, Puisne Judge.) Muslim Marriage Case. An interesting case to the Muslim community lias engaged the attention of the Supreme Court during the past two days. It has reference to the marriage of one Wan Teh to Sved Haroon
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    Significant.
    636 4 Suspicious Movements of Colliers I Did Thky Sail From Saiuon 't The steamer A ratoon A pear, which arrived at Singapore last Monday afternoon. reported an interesting rencontre on Thursday eveuing while off the Cochin China coast, between Fanning Bav aud Cape Pader.ui. The report published by the Straits
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      487 4 To>day's Advertisements. WANTED rilO buy as complete as possible, Dis1. I’KNSarv Furnituek, Stock Bottlks aud Fittihus. Apply to DOCTOR, c/o Straits Echo. Applic.itions are to lie sent to J. V Booth, Esq., 302, McAlister Road, Peuaug. 30*12-04 2iusrt 909 Municipal Notice. "VTOTICE is hereby given that the Elec* _i.l tricity
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      14 4 “Gold Seal” Mill Kpeps longer and is cheaper than any other. SANDII.ANDS, BUTTERY Co
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      6 4 McAlister a- Co., r,n,. Racing Saddles
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    THE WAR
    222 5 Erlungshan Triumph. Booty Captured (Echo Special.) Tokio, 30 Dec.—The Port Arthur army reports that the occupation o' Erlungslum fort was completely assured on the night of the 28th mst. 1 he booty includes four large and seven small guns, thirty 37miiiimeter guns, and two machine guns. Tremendous Bombardment.
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  • TELEGRAMS
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      The War Office.
      31 5 (Supplied by Ileuler.) London, 30 Doc. The War Office lias placed orders with Messrs Armstrong and Vickers for new Maxim 18 y-pounriers sufficient to re-arm the whole armv.
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      Unrest in Russia.
      33 5 The Reform Movement {Supplied by Reuler.) London, 20 Dec. The St. Petersburg Municipality has resolved to petition for the convening of a Congress of representatives of all Municioalities in Russia
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      The North Sea Inquiry.
      39 5 (Supplied by Ileuler.) London, 30 Dec. —Admiral Kaznakoff, the Russian representative on the North Sea Inquiry tribunal, is returning home, and Vice-Ad-miral DubassofF has been appointed to replace him for reasons which are not stated.
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      The Army.
      32 5 (Supplied by Ileuler.) London, 20 Dec.—lt is officially announced that enlistment into Cavalry line regiments will henceforth be for eight years with the colours and four years in the reserve-
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      Greece.
      24 5 (Supplied by Reuter. London, 20 Dec. —M. Delyaunis has formed a new Cabinet in Greece with M. Skonzes as Minister for Foreign Affairs.
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      Automobilism.
      29 5 The Gordon-Bennett Race (Supplied by Hauler) London, 20 Dec. lho I 1 rench Automobile Club has decided to have the next Gordon-Bennett race at Auvergne in central trance.
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      South Africa.
      75 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 29 Dec.—lieuter’s Pro toria correspondent wires that at a conference between Lord Milner and the Boer leaders after ex--1 resident Krugers funeral, Lord Alii tier proposed a scheme of representative government embracing all parties with twenty-five Heeled and twelve nominated member*. The Boer h-adeis
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      Cotton Competition.
      35 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, ,j 0 Dec. —The gigiwitic crop of American cotton is regarded as a serious blow to the various schemes for cotton-growing in Africa and elsewhere in the British Empire.
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      France and Siam.
      150 5 Chantaboon Again! [Supplied by Renter.) London, 30 Dec.—M. Deloncle, in a letter to the Paris Temps, pro tests against the evacuation of Chantaboon before the delimitation of the frontier, provided for in the rauco-Siamese treaty, is completed, and he will interpellate the Government at the earliest opportunity
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      A Wobbly Minister.
      401 5 (Supplied by Reuler.) Loudon, 30 Dec. —Count Muravioflf, Minister of Justice, whose resignation was announced on 11th itist.., has withdrawn his resignation. On 12th inst. Renter reported :—“Our St. Petersburg correspondent wires tli.it Count Muravieff, Minister of Justice, has resigned. In a letter to the Tsar he
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    The States Turf.
    765 5 The Selangor Races. Second Day, 29th Dec. Echo Specidf. > Kuala Lumpur, 29 Dec.—The billowing arc the results of the running to-day Thk Griffin Handicap. Value *3OO. A handicap for all Griffins that started in ltace No. 4 (The Champion Griffin Race), first day winners excluded. Distauee,
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      WANTED: DRAINS.
      948 5 To Tnr Editor ov thk ntiuit* F< „•>. Dkak Sir. I notice non ami again in the reports of the meetings of the Municipal Commissioner- that the tender of So-and-so has been accepted for the construction of the drains in such-and-such a street, i piesume that when the
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
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      5 5 McAlister Co., lti» Garcfen Rakes
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      6 5 t*~' McAlister Co., ltd. Bathroom Mats.
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      72 5 OPERA STAMBOUL A GRAND MIRTHFUL NIGHT! Laughs! Roars! Encores! To-night! To-night!! Friday, 30th December, THE Empire Theatrical Co. of Singapore At the Tek Soon’s Theatrical Hall, Campbell Street, KNTITIKI» Bahman and Parwesh OB The Comedy of Errors, Tomorrow, Saturday, 31st December, Jula Juli Bintang Tiga. Prices as usual. D.m.I'S K
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      157 5 PRITCHAED CO., i 1.5. Hatch Street Penang. In Three Sizes, STRAITS ROUGH DIARIES $1.60 nett. PRITCHARD CO., Penang* ;>o Fr V (sl ig&Bb On Rising: Take a Refreshing: Draught <>K THE Cjt. t. o. EFFERVESCENT SALINE. I THIS preparation is a combination of the various saline constituents of fresh fruits,
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    The Fire Season.
    705 5 Another Beach Street Scare. The excitement causal bv the recent series of tires has not yet <lii*<l out apparently, and even a false alarm is sufficient to cause iiurulreds to gather in prosj»ect of a Fire dirioude practice.’ The eveniug stillness of Beach Street was at 8
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      1756 6 ICE! ICE!! IKennedy&Co Favoured with instructions from the Directors of the Tandjong Pinang tee Co., Ltd., W E beg to inform the Public of Peuaug au«l the Federated Malay States that we have l>eeu appointed Agents of the alx>ve Company, ami ICE an be obtained at our Office St StOT©
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    PENANG TURF CLUB.
    1200 7 PROGRAMME FOR JANUARY MEETING, 1905. Tuesday 24th, Thursday 26th, and Saturday 28th January. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 24th January, 1906. 1. —The Maiden Plate. A Cup presented by His Excellency Sir John Anderson. K.c.M.o., with 8750added by the Club. A Race for Maiden Horses. Weight as per scale
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      205 7 APE NTA The best Natural Aperient Water. Bilious, Dyspeptic, Gouty, Constipated and Obese People Should always use APE NTA Of* all Chemists and Druggists. HUl lhNH/VCH Bros. Co., Sole Agents. MAJNO’S PURE MILK, Sterilized. Absolutely tree from germs of disease and ferm.niat.on. The only reliable Milk for Children and Invalids.
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      336 7 HUNTER FOR SALE. A BROWN AUSTRALIAN MARE, 8 years old, a good jumper, very fast, up to auy weight, quiet in saddle. Veterinary certificate as to soundness. Price £000. C. H. MASON, Central Hotel. 28-11-04 u.c. 840 NOTICE. R. I. S. N. Co., Ltd. TIIHE Christmas cheap excursions to Port
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      544 7 FOR SALE Egyptian Cigarettes 5s Th. Vafiadis ?Sj j CROWN PRINCE CIGARETTES. M. Meluclirino’s Size No. 4 Cigarettes. 3$ Quinine Pills. Meerscliauin Pipes, Cigars and Cigarette Tubes of Amber. "4 1 Amlter and Meerschaum, Plain and Gold Mounted, jjj 2 Aluminum Cigar and Cigarette Poxes. SB I L. C. SIM,
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      882 8 Graham Co., Id., ANOTHER CHEAP LINE F8R CASH. WEITEAWAY. UQUf Co. I WE ARE NOW CLEARING OUB CELEBRATED TENNIS SHOES. Usual Price $2 TAIK CHEE Co., Ship Chandlers Wholesale Dealers. JUST RECEIVED MOTOR BELLS For Gharries and Buggies. WHOLESALE CHEMISTS, 4 Reach Street Penang. V A limited quantity only! Order
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