Straits Echo, 30 March 1907

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    36 1 Straits Echo 10-PAGE EDITION. DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUTJTHE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL 5. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, SATURDAY, 30tli MARCH, 1907. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 71.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      1015 1 tiger brand cement. m 258 X <r> ki 54 05 S* IN tf£S7 ALL PURPOSES. (BANKS r Oharlered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, Capita! Paul'up Reserve Fund Reserve Liability|of Proprietors £BOO,OOO £975,000 £BOO,OOO Head Office: HATTON COURT, THREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON. Agencies and Branches. Bombay Hankow
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      20 1 SOLE AGENTS. GUINNESS’S STOUT a s 2k O v^s CP s> ft &t ’31 V S.SSVd TIANG LEE A Co.
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    The Navy and the Far East.
    241 2 In the course of the debate ou the Navy Estimate Sir G. Parker pointed out that we had wit hdrawu our ships from Cliiua waters but despite; the action of Japan, under the Alliance, in providing for our common interests in that part of
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    The Teaching of English.
    217 2 In view of the progress which the English language is making in Japan and the auxiety anion.:st Japanese students to actpiire a knowledge of if. it is interesting to note tliat the study is being neglected in England itself, Mr. Sidney Lee, presiding last month at
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    Estate Statistics.
    398 2 The Duector of Agncultuie has sent out j to evt v rubber Estate of the Malay Peuiu- sula, the Native States, Straits Settlements,. Ji hore and Ivedab, a form for the insertion of statistics of acreages opened, ages of trees, distance apart, Ac., A?. These statistics are not
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      96 2 Nothin}? iiqual to Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for Bowel Complaints in Children. We lave used Chain! erluiu’s Colie, I ClioVra and I)mnb<*ea Kemedy in our I ii*ini 1 v for years,” says Mrs. J. B. Cooke, of ilhi lands, 'loxas, U. S. A. "We have ui\ nit to
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      1875 2 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Municipal Commissioners of George I Towu, Penang, hereby invite tenders for the construction of Penang Koad drains. Full particulars can be obtained and plans and specifications inspected at the Municipal Eugimer’s Office. Tenders, which should be endorsed Penang Koad Drains,” will be received by the undersigued up to
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      110 3 Taw Tong, Hr. s.s., 105, Hussain, 28tli Mar., 'J raug, 27th Mar Gen., —K. G. Co. Han Whatt Soon. Hr. s.s., 199, Milne, 29th Mar, Langkat, 28th Mar., Geu., Q. I». Kee Maky Austin, Hr. s.s, 121, Ca.npbell, 29th Mar., Asalian, 28th Mar., Geu., K. G Co. Canton, Hr.
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      DEPARTURES.
      110 3 30th March. Bingo Muni, for Colombo. Taw Tong, for Traug. Teesta, for Negapatam and Madras. Omapere, for Tougkih, Kopah, Renong, ictoria Point, Mergui and Tavoy. Trieste, for Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai aud Japan, Tong Chay Un, for Hatu Hi lira and Asahan. Mary Austin, for Teluk Ausou. R. Halewyn, for
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    EXPECTED.
    15 3 Vessels From Agent* Due Ajax Liverpool Kawaclii Mam Singapore W.M.&Co. B.&Co. (>th Apr. 12th
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    SAILINGS.
    13 3 Vessels For Agents Leaves Ajax Kawachi VV.M.&Co. Apr. Maru Colombo B &Co.
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    70 3 For Port Swettenhain, Singapore, China and Japan—Per Mazagon, Ist proximo, 11 a.m. Tongkah—Per Rotorua, Ist proximo, 11a in. Paugkor aud Teluk Anson—Pxr Contort, Ist proximo, 11 a.m. Raugoon—Per Fitzpatrick, Ist proximo, 11 am. Riugoou aud Calcutta—Per Pentokota, Ist proximo, 11 a.m. kingoon—Per Hong Moh, Ist pri ximo, 11
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      1954 3 (SHIPPING.) 1 8, 111. Co, s.s. Britannia led Arrivals and Departures. Man Service. Outwards Apl 11 Dciunha connecting with s.s. India 2"» s.s. Drllria do s.s. Mongolia MaV. 5* s.s. Ocean do Homewards A|,l. 13 s.s. Malta connecting with 27 a.». Delta May. 11 s.s. Armdia JAKES BY MAIL STEAMERS
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      193 3 Straits Steamship Co. v 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 in from the Wharf for Port Swettenham and Singapore, arriving at Port Swettenham in time to catch the 830 train for
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    The Straits Echo.
    99 4 Jnet ico satisfies everybody and Instice alone —Km^~on Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.) CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang PRICE DAILY LOCAI »84 per annoir OUTBTA HONS Footage Bxtro. MAIL EDITION (Poet Free *l5 CABLE ADDRESS Echo —Penang.” Telephone No. 343. y.ft.
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    PRAI.
    877 4 We liave been told that our harbour improvements are to be shortly taken in hand and we are also informed, from the papers laid upon the table at the last meeting of the Legislative Council, that those improvements will probably take the shape of the extension of Swettenhain Pier
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    Victoria Pier.
    69 4 Wk understand that, after all, the Gov eminent have decided not to remove Victoria Pier from its present site, but the Harbour Master's boatshed will be done away with instead, it is proposed to extend Swetteubam Wharf 250 feet towards the south side and 150 feet towards the
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    The Mercantile Bank of India, Ltd.
    599 4 vVe are courteously informed by the Malinger of the local branch of the Mercantile Hank that he has leen advised by his Head Office that the net profits of the Bank for the past year, inclusive of £19,437 brought forward, amount to £9CMOI. lhe
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    Public Amusements.
    309 4 The Hippodrome. The Hippodrome had another change of programme on Thursday night introducing several new turns, aud there was as usual a crowded audience to witness the show. There was also a good house list evening when the riding competition was on, which gave rise to any amount
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    Penang Golf Club.
    38 4 Ladies’ March Monthly Medal, Played ou tle22ud aud 23rd, March.) Mrs. May 41+44 85-24—61 Mrs. Welham 45 46 91 —24—67 Mrs. Armstrong 60 49—109-30—79 Mrs. Bowers Smith 56 d 62—118—34—84 Mrs SHtt 56 60—116 32—84
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    Cambridge Locals.
    483 4 In giving the results of the Cambridge Local Examinations in our issue last Thursday ve inadvertently left out the names of three candidates, all from St. Xavier’s Iu stitution, who passed the examination as Juniors :—Lee lvwee Law, Ctieong Yen Chong and Tan Kim Hoo. The following comparative
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    Extradition.
    93 4 Leono Yat, a Chinaman, was placed I*, fore Mr. Lemon this morning, charged with criminal breach of trust in respect of moaev amounting to $9B, committed in Ipoh. Leoug Ah Youg, the complainant, stated that the accused was his cooly and that both he aud the defendant wont to
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    Theft of Jewellery.
    229 4 Che Din, a Malay, pleaded, this inoruiug, uot guilty” to the charges of theft of jewellery, worth $230, and dishouestlv disposing of some of them. Oodou. a Malay woman, deposed that she lived iu Half-way Road aud that, the accused used to frequeut the house. About 9
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    Making a False Declaration.
    272 4 Mat Din, a Malay professional bailor of tho Police Court, appeared before the Bench Court, oil Thursday afternoon, to answer the charge of making a false declaration m respect to a bail-bond. In tha declaration, he swore that he owned a house at Jelutong, that it
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    Klang Notes.
    309 4 From Our Own Correspondent KlaDg, Mar. 20th. Mr. John Gibson, manager of the I remelbye Rubber Co., Ltd., has been appointed Visiting Agent of Damansara Estate, Batu Tiga, as from the 15th instant. The Anglo-Chinese School, which had been closed for nearly 0 weeks, re-opeus today, in a
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      465 4 AN OPEN LETTER. \\rE ln>g to iuform the Public of Penang generally that we are starting business VY shortly at No. 5, China Street, the premises lately occupied by Messrs. Hug Co., under the name and style of The A nglO-Chinese Store* Our Special lines wi 11 be Provisions, Wines
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Taiping.
      91 5 Cricket (Echo Specia'.) T;,idoth March. —The first innil)(rs of the C. R. C. produced 11 runs. Kassim was top scorer with 43 runs. Kwe Ghee and Oh Teik Lee also a y' e d well, scoring 1 7 runs and 11 runs, „ot out, respectively. Taiping in and managed
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      Morocco.
      143 5 French Troops Occupy Ldja (Supplied by Renter.) London, 30th March.—The Freucli Minister has preseuted his dem auds for reparation to the Saltau's representative at Tangier. Two battalious of ruaves, a battalion of Tirailleurs, two squadrons of Spahis and two batteries leave LellaMaghnia to-day to occupy Ujda, Governor Greets the
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      Roumania.
      138 5 More Pillaging. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 28th March —The Roumanian troops killed aud wounded two hundred who were pillagiug the Dambovitza districts. The peasants committed terrible atrocities ou the captured farmers and landowners, even women and children being done to death iu tlie most brutal way. Artillery used against
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      Honduras.
      21 5 America Assumes Charge. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 30th Alirch. —'The American legation at Tegucigalpa has assumed charge of the city.
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      Washington.
      91 5 Important Conference. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 30th Alarch.— It is rep rted from Washington that au important conference of tlie members of the Cabiuet aud the iuterstate Commissioners was held at the White House yesterday. It is understood that the conference was summoned iu order to outline a scheme
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      The Philippines.
      46 5 Election of First Assembly Fixed. (Su)iplied by Reuter.) hondon, 30tli March.— President Roosehas ordered arrangements for the elec--I(>nof the first Philippine Assembly as peace rn B Poetically been restored among a'l iristiau sections in the islands. The elec10n hied for the 30th of July,
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      The “Jena” Explosion.
      67 5 Committee Appointed (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 30th March.—The French Cham- as a committee to enquiie into the Jena explosion, after au auimated discussion in which Admiral Bieuairne de e aied that the uavy was neiring break down owing t<> incompetent administration. M. Thomson, the Minister of Marine,
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      The “Dreadnought.”
      37 5 A Good Run. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, doth March—The Dreadnouyhf aveiaged 16J knots iu the vogage from 1 riuidad to Portsmouth. The only complaint was the heat iu the engine rooms from the oil fuel.
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      The Russian Squadron.
      26 5 Leaves Portsmouth. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 30»h Ma-cli.— The Russian squadron Iris left Portsmouth. Highly complimentary te'egrams were exchanged betweeu the two Admiralties.
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      Death Duties.
      22 5 A Record. (Supplied by Reuter.) Lmdou, 3 >th March.—The death duties for 1906—7 aniouuted to Ai19,000,000, which is a record.
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      Hexham Election.
      28 5 A Liberal Successful (Supplied by Reuter.) London 33th March.—The risult of the election at Hexham is as follows: Mr. Holt (Liberal) 5401 Mr. Bates (Unionist) 4244
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      Newfoundland.
      53 5 A Sealer Lost (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 28th March—lt is leporttd from Newfoundland that the sealer, Grein'aud, with 183 people on board, broke her shaft during a blizzird las-t Sunday aud was seen drifting helplessly. The boat lias not since beeu heard of, aud it is fea*ed that s'ie
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      Mr. Robertson’s Reply.
      48 5 A Denial. (Supplied by Renter.) Loudon. 30th March —Replying to Sir Christopher Furness’s letter iu the runes. Air. John Robertson denies having written to the Egyptian ttandard, which merely copied his articles in the Nort'i Mail. The assertion that he abused Lord Cromer is untrue.
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      Manila.
      30 5 Disastrous Fire. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 30th Alarch.—Fifteen thousand bales of hemp were burned at a tire in a warehouse in Alauila, entailing a loss of four million dollars.
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    Our London Letter.
    1236 5 Loudon. Bth March. The great event of the week has been the astonishiug change in the Municipal Government of Loudou. The greatest city in the world has for the last eighteen years been controlled bv the Progressive section of the council, the Moderates, or the Municipal Reformers
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    FIXTURES.
    94 5 To-day 17ih Day of 2nd Aloou. Holy Saturday. Public Holiday. Matsuo’s Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Penang Road and Campbell Street, 9 p.m. Grand Char, ye of Program me. The London Chronograph, Kiug Street Theatre, 9 p.m. The Hippodrome, Dato Kiamit Gardens. 9 p.m. List Performance. To-morrow 18th Day of
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    THE MOON.
    18 5 O Full Aloon Alar. 30th Last Quarter Apr. s‘h O New Moon 13th First Quarter 21st
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    35 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service Outwards. Homewards. Devanht 11 Apr. j Malta 13 Apr. Delhi Sa DeHa <7 F.xtra Servii e. Outwards. Homewards. Malacca 9 Apr. I Manila o Apr No re 16 Nile 19
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      13 5 The French Confectionery, 17a, Northam Road. CLocoldtes, Bonbons, Dessert Fondants, At Hsiinomihl? Price*
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      57 5 Rheumatism Can be Cured Mxuy sufferers from this painful disease have bftn surprised au l delighted at the prompt relief obtaiued by applying Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. A permanent cure may be effected by continuing its use for a shot t time. It will cost you but a trifle to jt.
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      209 5 TO LET. '•»4 LDEN,” No. 4-0, Northam Road, Partly furnished. Entry from the Ist May. Apply to P. J. DUVAL, r o Messrs. Mansfield <t- Co. 30-3-07 24»! TOWN HALL, PENANG. THE NEW BANDMANN OPERA Co. Apl. I6ih, The Dairymaids. Api. I7th, The Beauty of Bath. Apl. IBth, The Belle
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      574 5 CYCLING, When you ride a M ASSEY-lIA R KIS, is QUITE A DIFFERENT MATTER I And more particularly s> when it is tilted with PALMER TYRES. :o:—:o:—:o: Cash or Terms; old Machines taken in exchange. MASSEY-HARRIS AGENCY, 23 Bench Street, PENANQ. THE LONDON CHRONOGRAPH SHOW, The King of the Cinematograph
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  • Page 5 Miscellaneous
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      28 5 WEATHER. Tim following report is kindly supplied by the Signal Director of Fort Cornwallis The rainfall during the 24 hours ended at 9 a.m. to-day was .02 inch.
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  • Obituary
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    25 5 Obituary. Sir Augustus William Hemming (Supplied by Renter.) Loudon, 30th March. —The death is auuouuced of Sir Augustus \V illiaui Hemming. Commauder-iu-Chief, Jamaica, from 1808-1904.
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    The Mysteries of Scent.
    1040 6 Problems that Huntsmen Can Never Solve. By East Sussex. Ik there be one thing more than another that has vexed the minds of sportsmen through countless centuries, it is the question of sc**nt —that remarkable commodity which is so necessary to the success of the hunter.
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    Condemned to Death.
    1010 6 Reminiscences —Just Before the Ewd. (By Edward H. Cooper.) Among the more remarkable sensations of existence, perhaps the most interesting during its first moments, while the shock is fairlv fresh, is that of being condemned to death. It makes little difference whether the condemnation is pronounced emphatically,
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    EXCHANGE.
    117 6 Pknang, 28th March. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Sank ...2/4$ 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4.) 3 Credit 2/4 J 3 Documentary ...2/4$ Calcutta, Demand Bank ixs 174 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Bombay, Demand Bank 178$ Moulmein, Demand Bank 171$ 3 days’ sight Private 1751 Madras,
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    PRODUCE.
    165 6 Gold leaf $»4 60 B. Pepper( W.Coast 31b5.5 oz.) 17.—h0 stock White Pepper 25. —tellers Trang Pepper 20 —sales Cloves (picked) 42. sales \lace 82.75 sales Mace Pickings "0J sellers Nutmegs 110 s 30 —sellers !No. 1 5 sales 2 no stock Basket 3.15 sales Tapioca Flour 1.80 nominal
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    MARKET PRICES.
    179 6 Penang, 30th March, 1907. Beef— cts. Soup per caltv 14 Roast -4 Steaks n -4 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 25 Tougue 50 Feet 15 Heart 28 Liver 25 Pork— Pork per catty 32 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 24 Tougue 32 MufTON
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    SHARES.
    979 6 (28-3-07) a c 5 Capital. Number of "i Shares I issued. a Last Dividend. Name. e 2 a 1903 300,000 1900 i 175,000 1901 1903 1901 1905 1907 1901 1899 1900 1905 1906 1904 1906 5 1904 1905 1892 1905 1898 1900 1906 1906 1899 1907 1902 1905 1905
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      113 6 MACKAY’S fo > co X 5 u rn.-'P'H o -J UJ I m I s^rOW 6 !2 < o *:>. "i F cl-' '■■ill > 'ii.':: h << TO BE HAD RETAIL FROM Ban Seng Co., Gim Tek Bee Co., Heap Lee Co., Tong Joo Co., Goon Yen Friends, Chiat
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      3483 7 the eastern trading company, limited CAPITAL $4,004,000.00. prospectus and memorandum of association wll 'T n on Monday, (he llth day o( March, 1907, and close or before Tuesday, the 30th day of (April, 1907, for the Colony of the Straits Settlements and federated Malay States, and I rid ay, the
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      1039 8 Lim Sun Ho, CHOP HENG MOH Ac Co., .04, Beach Street, Penang. Importers of all kinds of European Cloth and General Commission Agents. 220 Kim Keng Leong Co., 127, BEACH STREET. IMPORTERS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION IRONMONGERY, W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co. t Pha U.S.A, Charges Moderate,
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