Straits Echo, 26 March 1907

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  • Title Section
    Masthead
    35 1 Straits Echo DAILV CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. 70L 5. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, TUESDAY, 26tli MARCH, 1907. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 68.
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      1254 1 tiger brand cement. *s 258 09 -r t /N ro PEST FOR ALL PURPOSES. BANK Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation. Capital Paid‘up £BOO,OOO Reserve Fund £975,000 Reserve Liability|of Proprietors £BOO,OOO Head Office: uatton COURT, THREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON. Agencies and Branches.
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      23 1 TIAIVG LEE A Co. U--a o E—- >- c/a go GO C/ GO i CX > 5^ x u_ M z O •-G SOLE AOES'tS.
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    The Poetry of Billiards.
    1298 2 Studies in Stevenson. (By James Douglas.) The other afternoon, being afflicted by the crudity of life, I drifted iuto Soho-sq. Cabs were driving up and discharging men iu the left hand corner as you come from Oxford-st. These men stimulated my curiosity. They did not look
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      59 2 Rheumatism Can he Cured Many sufferers from this painful disease have been surprised an l delighted at the prompt relief obtained bv applyiug Chamberluin s I’aiu IJalm. A peruiaueut cute mav be effected by continuing its use for a shoit time. It will cost you but a trifle to try
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      423 2 Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. New Service between Penang, Port Swettenham and Singapore. The above Company's New Steamer “PERAK” will be despatched from Penaug every Tuesday, at 5 p.m from the Wharf for Port Swettenham and Singapore, arriving at Port Swettenham in time to catch the 830 train for Kwala Lumpur
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      1288 2 St doesn’t pay to allow your linen to be rubbed and banged to tatters upon rough stones. Insist upon oap being: used in the Sunlight Way, and you will save money. Full directions are eiven upon toe wrapper round each tablet. It always pays to use Sunlight Soap. k I
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      133 3 Lai Sang, br. s.s., 3,460, Tadd, 25th Mar., Hougkoug, 16th Mar., Geu., —B. Co. Pkntakota, Br. s.s., 2,209, Bowman, 25th M r., Rangoon, 22ud Mar., Geu., H. L. Co. Hong Bek, Br. s.s., 2,056, Peters, 25th Mar., Amoy, 10'h Mar., Geu., —B. Co. Ishia. It. s.s., 4,182, Giuseff*. 25th
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      DEPARTURES.
      78 3 26tu March B, "o nicer, for Deli. Roto nut, for Tongkah Fong ('hay JJu, tor Balu Bahr.i and Asahan. Ban Whatl Boon, for Laugku*. B'-yn, for Laugsa, T Semavve, Segli, Oleliloh aud Sabaug. in Beug, for Port Swettenham <t Singapore. Perak, lor Port Swettenham aud Singapore. (r. Ajirar, for
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    EXPECTED.
    19 3 r I cage is /'Vo»#, I*/'"'Due Bingo Maru Siutra pore B.&Co. 29th Mar Trieste Colombo S K.&Co. 30tb
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    SAILINGS.
    18 3 1 Fur A'jenli s Lea vea Bingo Maru Marseilles Trieste Singapore B ifcCo. S K &Co. Mar.
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    173 3 For I’eluk Anson—Per Langkat, to morrow, 2 p.m. i Paugkor—Per Sree lianka, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Singapore, Hongkon-, Sw.itow and Amoy—Per Hong Bee, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Singapore, China Japan—Per Arcadia, 28th instant, 8 a.m. Deli—Per Avagyee. 28th instant, 1 p.m. Paugkalau Braudau— Per Petrel, 28th instant, 1 p in.
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      1870 3 (SHIPPIN G.) /<* 1 e led Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outwards. Mar. 28 s.s. Arcadia connecting with 8.8. Victoria \j,l. 11 8.8. Dr van ha do 8.8. India s.8. Mongolia 25 8.8. Delhi May. s.s. Britannia do do 8.8. Oceana do Homewards .Mar. 29 s.s. Macedonia connecting with Aj»l.
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      102 3 Homeward Passenger Season 1907. P. O. S. N. Co. S.fc. “MACEDONIA” 10,512 TONS. From Penang Direct to Marseille! and London. WITHOUT TRANSHIPMENT. Leave Penang N tr. :'9 8 P M Colombo Apl 3 Leave Bombay Apl. 6 doe Marseilles Ap'. 20 London Apl. 2' vv ujr* flfl P-issengers by this
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    The Straits Echo
    97 4 Jacne® aatlaflca crerybody and luetic® alone.—Smeret» Established June Ist, 1903 Published doily (except Sunday*.» CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY LOCAI P«r anno» OUTSTA TIONB Postage Kxtre. HAII. BDITION (Poet Kree «15 CAIII.R ADDRESS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343 Xlt All bas net communication*
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    Domestic Occurrence.
    19 4 Birth. At Edinburgh House, ou Monday, 25th March, the wife of Koh Leok Hup. of a daughter.
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    THE WELD QUAY STALLS.
    961 4 Ox some points we agree with tlie decision of the Municipal Commissioners To make a clean sweep of the Weld Quay eating stalls, but on other points we differ greatly from their decision and think that the whole question ought to be reconsidered. From the point
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    Municipal Commission.
    81 4 As will be seen from a Municipal Notice in our to-day’s issue, an election of a Municipal Commissioner will take place at the Municipal Office on Thursday, the 18th proximo, to fill the vacancy occasioned bv the resignation of Mr. R. A*. P. Hogan, who is going Home
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    Easter Football and Cricket.
    463 4 We understand that the following players have been selected to represent the C. R. C. at football in the match which will be played next Saturday at Taiping betweeu that Club aud the Taiping Recreatiou Club: Tan Eug S »on, Foo Joo Wan, Cheah Theau Lye,
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    The Hippodrome.
    110 4 There was another excellent bouse at The Hippodrome last eveuiug. and the entertainment was as good and enjoyable as ever. In addition to the usual programme, Miss Vera Robson, a 1 euang ladv, accompanied Professor Batty into the lions’ cage and appeared to take things very coolly, never
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    Penang Golf Club.
    131 4 March Monthly Medals. (Played on the 23rd and 24th iust.) F. J. Hallifax 50 50=100-18=82 J. W. Barrett, 49 64=113— 3d= 83 G. B. K. Muglistou 40 39= 79+ 5= 84 VV. R. Armstrong 55 49=104 —18= 86 I). A. M. Brown... 44 41= 85+ 1= 86
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    “Sunny Singapore.”
    710 4 In spite of its title Sunny Singapore, by the Rev. J. A. Bethune Cook, does not contiue itself to the capital of the Straits Settlements, but deals with other states, cities and islands comprised iu that group. It gives us a sketch of missionary work in Malaya, and
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    Jubilee Club Raid.
    681 4 The trial of (1) Boug Tew Hong alias Yio Tian Ho, (2) Him 3:n Tim, (3) Kua Cheng Oman, (4) Yio Beug Hi, (5) Liong Tu, (6) Him Hang and (7) Hashim, for gambling at the Jubilee Club, ou the 2nd iust., was resumed before Mr. Lemon
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    Murderous Assault.
    320 4 The preliminary enquiry into the charge of voluntarily causing hurt to three persoD» at a plantation close to Western lt"ad, F re ferred against How Kim Soon and Tau Chin Seng was resumed before Mr. Lemon to day. Mat Noor deposed that he was liviug the plantation in
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      436 4 AN OPEN LETTER. \\T E beg to iufpnn the Public of Penang generally that we are starting VY shortly, at No. ">, China Street, the premises lately occupied by Messrs. Hug >o., under the name and style of The AnglO-ChlneS© Store. Our pecia iues business will be:— Provisions, Wines and
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Mr. Gan Teong Tat.
      56 5 (Echo Special.) Singapore, -6tli March —Second Lieutenant Gan Teong Tat had liis totvcliang removed at the Volunteer Club yesterday. The ceremony was performed by Corporal Tan 800 Liat in the presence of a large company of volunteers. A din: er and a concert was afterwards given
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      Morocco.
      106 5 Two Cruisers Sent. (Supplied by Reuter.) boudon,2stb March —The French Cabinnt discussed measures of reparation for the murder of Dr. Mauchamp. The cruisers Jeanne l> Arc aud La Lande ha ve started for Morocco. Lldja Occupied London, 26th March.—The French Cabinet Las decided to occupy Ujda, a town in
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      Transvaal.
      86 5 Botha Banqueted (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 26th March.—The Trausvaal Ministry banqueted General Botha at Johannesburg aud hoped that lie would be able to say at the Col nial Conference ihat Briton and Boer alike were loyal to the British flag. They only wished to lie grauted some latitude iu
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      France and Siam.
      45 5 Large Increase to French Territory. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 26th March —The Franco-Siam-''se treaty, signed yesterday, increases the French colonial domain by 20,000 sq. kilometres of rich territory. Ihe conclusion of the treaty is regarded «afresh guarantee of peace iu the Far
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      Fire-Eating Republics.
      74 5 Bonilla Escapes. (Supplied hy Reuter.) UdoD, 25th March.—l be Niciraguaus w seized the town of Choluteca in Hunwhich the Honduraus and Salvadore- eld President Manuel Bonilla, of 111 uias, has embarked and escaped, aud is Mated, that several stenners belonging lueeuetnv are pursuing him. Further Sharp Engagements h'liiilon,
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      Roumania.
      81 5 Fi}{ht with the T oops (Supplied ly Rtuter.) Ron'| U^OD March.—Two thousand l asa,| tB attache 1 with revolat tl HD I. r s a oompauy of sol liers w M a B® Baclii Tire troops, who tillm retired after tiling and PeaBa ufs aud wouuding several of Disturbance.
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      Politics.
      34 5 t-tiannel Tunnel Bill. I u t'plied by Reuter.) tlacJ,?' March.—The promoters of fuunel Bill h• re wit hdrawn it. I The Budget. U mtrodn’ March.—The Budget will Apnp tuto Parliament on the 18th
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      Stock Exchange.
      33 5 Favourable Signs (Supplied by Reuter Ma -Sottlemeot m .be tl ls procc-dius more ea.il. at J Tl announcement gwdel alaf “'"m 1 MX tirturday is re garueu as a favourable sign.
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    Indian Items.
    786 5 The Loss ok the “Barak” U OVER lOO OROWNEO. 11 Calcutta, 15th March, u An ofticnl telegram from Dacca, giving t l url,ler ■'tform itiou about the capsizing of he steamer Uarak. states that five bodies it r COVt r d T,,e *e«rel foundered ui 15 feet of
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    Motoring in the Straits.
    557 5 Formation tr an Automobile Club. A largely attended meeting, initiated by Mr. K. A. Stevens, was held at the Singapore Exchange room last Friday afternoon for the purpose of forming a Motor Club for the Straits and F. M. S. Among those present, says the Straits
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    Court Reporting not Easy.
    354 5 Cjol Head Needed, and One Must be I I) PARTIAL. An American court reporter was asked what prouounced trait, if any, he tad ac- quired from his long service' As his man- ner was, he hesitated a few moments before i replying, aud then said “To
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    Pahang Consolidated.
    220 5 According to the financial editor of Truth the feature of the week, ended Februirv 20 as regards tin shares, was a substantial ad--1 T l( 7 In Pahang Consolidated, which is an amalgamation of the old Pahang Co. p,rat,on aud the Pahang-Kabaug. A large business he s.vs, has
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    FIXTURES.
    73 5 To-day 13th Day of 2ud Moon. L°ague Football Y. M. C. A. vs. F. S Esplanade. Matsuo s Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Penang Road and Campbell Street, 9 p.m. The Hippodrome, Dato Kramat Gardens 9 p.m. To-morrow 14th Day of 2ud Moon. Town Baud, Esplanade, 6 to 7 p
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    MAILS DUE.
    10 5 English Arcadia ...28ih Mar. b lima Macedonia) ...29th
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    THE MOON.
    20 5 O Full Moon M ir 30th Last Quarter Apr. SJ, O New Mmou m l:jr|j First QuAlter 21st
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    37 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Outwards. Homewards. Arcadia :>8 Mar. 1 Macedonia ?9 Mar Devatihx 11 Apr. Malta 13 Apr. Lxtra Service. Outwards. Homewards. Malacca Apr. I Manila 5 A or. H» r e 16 Nile 19
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      11 5 encli Confectionery, 1 A Nortliam Road. hocolates, Bonbons, Insert Fondants, Prim.
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      46 5 Neuralgia and Sciatica Cured. The great pain relieving power of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm has been the surprise and delight of many sufferers from neuralgia and sciatica. The excruciating paius characteristic of these diseases are quickly allayed by this liniment. For sale by all Chemists aud Storekeepers.
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      105 5 To Ordinary and Order Bil.’s of Lading Holders. ss. RHENANIA has arrived from Hamburg via ports. BEHN, MEYER Co., Ltd., I g^nts. 20-3-07 236 To Ordinary and Order Bills of Lading Holders. s.s. “TSCHIA” has arrived from Hongkong via ports. BEHN, MEYER Co., Lm, Aijents. 26 3-07 235 To Ordinary
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      725 5 CYCLING, When you ride a MASSEY-JI ARRIS, is QUITE A DIFFERENT MATTER! :o:— :o:—:o: And more particularly s> when it is fitted with PALMER TYRES. :o:—:o: :o: Cat-li or Terms; old Machines taken in exchange. MASSEY-HARRIS AGENCY, 23 lie: ch Street, PENA NO. THE HIPPODROME, D/ITO KR/?JH/IT GARDENS. TREMENDOUS SUCCESS
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  • Page 5 Miscellaneous
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    66 5 Obituaries. tarl of Liverpool. (Supplied Ijij Jleuter.) Loudon, 25th March —The death is ward C of °H l,e v, arl f Liver P° o1 Lord Steward of His Majesty’s Household since Professor Bergmann. London, 26th March —The death is an German ,,)e f General Badcock. London, 26th March.-The death is
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    The Future in the Orient.
    1750 6 British Commercial Disahilities. (By Douglas Story.) It is a truism that Japanese commercial morality is lax. It is not sufficiently realized, however, that the Japanese Government is itself a partner in every great trading concern of the couutry. It is impossible to discover where the
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    EXCHANGE.
    116 6 Psnano, 26th March. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Sank ...2/4$ 4 months' sight Bank .-2/4$ 3 Credit 2/4 3 Documentary ...2/4f Calcutta, Demand Bank Ks. 174 3 days’ sight Private 1754 Bombay, Demand Bank 173$ Mouimein, Demand Bank 171 3 days’ sight Private 1751 Madras, Demand
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    PRODUCE.
    164 6 I old leaf 8 >4.60 B. Pepper(W.Coast 3Hm.B oz.) 17.—m0 stock White Pepper 25.- sales Trane Pepper 18j buyers Cloveß (picke 1) 42. —sates VI ace 83- —sales Vlace Pickings 70* sellers Nutmegs 110 s 29 —buyers SNo. 1 5. —sales 2 no stock Basket 3.30 sales Tapioca Flour
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    MARKET PRICES
    176 6 Penang, 26th March, 1907. Beef— ett. Soup per catty 14 Roast n 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 25 Tongue 50 Feet 15 Heart 28 Liver 25 Pork— Pork per catty 32 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 26 Tongue 32 Mutton
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    SHARES.
    742 6 a > Last Dividend. Name. 10 10 10 1 1 1 10 10 1 1 10 1 1 5s 1 1 1 1 1 100 5 10 10 10 1 1 .Mining. Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. Bersawah Gold Mining Co., Ltd. 10 per cent interim for 1000. Bruseh
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      75 6 Whooping Cough in Jamaica. During the epidemic of whooping coin'll wliidi was prevalent in Jamaica, Chamberlain s Couch Remedy was freely used. JVlr. •I. Ki ley IVuuett, Chemist at JJiuwn’s Town, Jamaica, says of it "I cannot speak too biglily of tins reme y. It lias never failed in a
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      220 6 A Good Family Liniment. Every family should be supplied with a bottle of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. For cuts, bruises, burns, scalds or similar injuries, which are of almost daily occurrauce, there is nothing so good. It cools and soothes the wound and not only gives instant relief but brings about
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      104 6 >■ c n x o -j UJ \0 < c® v o Si TO BE HAD RETAIL FROM Ban Seng Co., Gim Tek Bee Co., Heap Lee Co., Tong Joo Co., Goon Yen Friends, Chiat Seng Co., Teik Chin Co., Ipoh, and all the leading stores. MACKAY’S' LIQUOR WHISKY. G/es/ers’
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      414 7 THE Strat ts Echo BUSINESS DIRECTORY. MINERAL WATER MANUFACTURERS. (j RAH AM NICHOLSON, Office, Usl, Beach Street, 14ilc PENANG. SELECT BOARDING HOUSES. THE PRIORY, 38, Northam Road. Board iug House situated at the seaside within easy distance of Town. Terms: Moderate. By Day or Month Mrs. AV. BODYK. 152 c
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      378 7 ASK for Watson’s DUNDEE Whisky, No. 10. James Watson 8 Co.,Ltd., No. to. Supreme amonj SCOTCH WHISKIES DUNDEE. INSURA General Accident Fire and Life Assurance Corporation, Ltd. W have been appointed Agents for the above Company for Petiaug, Province Wellesley, aud the State of Perak, and are prepared to accept
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      291 7 NC E S Commercial Union Assurance Company, Ltd. Head Offices LONDON. FIRE—LIFE— MARINE. Luvested Funds exceeds Twelve Millions. Total Auuu.il Income exceeds....£3,ooo,ooo A. A. ANTHONY Co 20-8-ot> 52c Penang Agency. Till-: PATRIOTIC ASSURANCE Co. (Founded 1824.) Dublin, 9, College Green. London, 69, King William St. CAPITAL £1,500,000. r l'Di F
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      107 7 Nothing Hqiinl to Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Omrrlsoca Remedy for Bowel Complaints in Children. “We have use-1 Cli unberlaiu’s Colic, Cholera ami Diinli ei Remedy j >] our fjmi'y for yeir*-." :;tv> J. B. Cooke, of Texis I' 8 A. VV r e have given it to all <>t oiii
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      1014 8 Lim Sun Ho, CHOP HE'MC? MOH £c Co., ;6 4, Beach Street, Penang. W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha. U.S. A. NOTICE. Importers of all kinds of European Cloth and General Commission Agents. 220 Kim Keng Leong Co, 127, BEACH STREET. IMPORTERS 0I EVERY DESCRIPTION Charges
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