Straits Echo, 27 July 1907

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    Masthead
    37 1 Straits Echo 10-PAGE EDITION. DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 5. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, SATURDAY, J7tb JULY, 1907. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 170.
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      1063 1 TIGER BRAND CEMENT. 258 N ri in «9 s- ■*6 IN ro BEST FOR ALL PURPOSES. BANKS. (Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. £800,000 jp 1,075,000 £800,000 Capital Paid up Reserve Fund Reserve Liability of Proprietor» Head Office: HATTON COURT, THREADNEEDL K STREET, LONDON. Agencies
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      16 1 SOLE AGE MTS. GUINNESS’S STOUT. V 9 <s> CA S,>\. •31V S.SSVB TIAKG LEE A Co.
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    Brevities.
    1341 2 Is Biilisb marksmanship improving? Au elector bit Mr. Huuuable with a touiato yesterd says a recent issue of the Globe. Some men worth a milliou dollars would not be worth anything if they did not have any money, observes New York Life. Do you know Brown r” was thequestiou
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      59 2 A Warning to Mothers. Too much care cannot bo used with small children duriug the hot weather of ihe summer months to guard against bowel troubles. Give Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and then a dose of castor oil, and the disease may be checked in its iawpiencv and
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      258 2 Buy It Now. Now is the time to buy Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is certain to be needed sooner or later and and when that time comes you will need it badly —you will need it quickly. Buy it now. It may save life. The George Town
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      330 2 GRE AT BARG AIN ONLY $250. PIANO ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY, LTD. URGE!! AS A ORDER DIRECTLY AMSTELBEER, BEST DUTCH BRAND, Case, 48 quarter bottles $1 li-. 96 pint bottles 14J. ONCE TASTED ALWAYS ORDERED. Sole Importers, Koloniale Handel en Consignatie Mij. (Colonial Trading Consignment Co.) IS, Beach Street. Cheap Week
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      277 2 NOTICE. “BEACH HOUSE,” (LATE “PRIORY” 38, NORTHAM ROAD Under Entirely New Management. First Class Cuisine. TERMS EXCEEDINGLY MODERATE. For particulars as to Terms, Apply above, To the Manager PENANG TURF CLUB, AUTUMN MEETING 1907. DMISSION to Grand Stand by Ticket! £jL only. Tickets for Grand Stand can be obtained at
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      585 2 W-A-KTTED. CHINESE KRANI, must be able to read aud write Chiuese, salary §4O. Apply to ADAMSON, GILFILLAN &Co., Ltd., General Agents Secretaries, For Messrs. Rahman Hyokaulic Tin Ltd. 10-7 07 510 A. CADER NINA MOHAMED RAWTHER, BOAT BUILDER REPAIRER. No 359, JELUTONG ROAD, •25-7-07 526 PENANG. “Nikko” Photographic Studio. K
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      71 3 Mai.aya, Ger s s., 348, Loewe, 27th July, Deli, 26 f h July. Gen —B. M. Co. Petrel, Br. ss 124, Edwards, 26th July, Brandan, 25th July, Ceu.— K. G Co. Canton, Br s.s., 105, Meticau, 27th; .July, Teluk Anson, 26th July, Gftu. Ah Hing. E’osha, Br. s s.,
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      DEPARTURES.
      63 3 27th July. Quorra, for Baugkat. Petrel, for Pangkalan Braudau. Vorwaerls, for Singapore, China aud Japan. Avagyee, for Deli. Mary Austin, for Asahau. Taw Tony, for Trang and Pang Nga. Lanqkat, for Teluk Anson. Kistna, for Port Swettenham aud Singapore. Van Diemen, for fjangsa, T. Seniawe, Segli, Olehleh, Pulo Well,
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    EXPECTED.
    28 3 r <■««>'/>. From Ajfii.lb Due Teenkai [Liverpool W.M.&Co. 30tbJuly. Japan Calcutta A.A.A.Co. :30th Marmora Colombo A G.&Co. 1st Aug. Delta Singapore A.G.&Co. 2nd Peleus Singapore W.M <fcCo. 3rd
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    SAILINGS.
    29 3 I f fts pIs For 1 A <)pnt Leave» Teeukai Singapore j W.M.ACo July. Japan Singapore ,A.A.A.Co. Marmora Singapore A.G.&Co. Aug. Delta Colombo A G.&Co. Peleus (Jenoa W.M.ACo.
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    53 3 For Colombo aud Tuticorin—E’er Syria, 29th instant, 2 p.m. Colombo and Tuticorin—Per Alcinons, 29th instant, 3 p.m. Tongkah —Per Rotorua, :30th instant, 1 p.m. Langkat—Per Ban Whait Soon, 20th instant, 2 p.m. Port Swettenham aud Singapore—Per Pin Seng, 20th instant, 3 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore—Per Perak, 20th
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    274 3 Per P. O. ss, India, conuectiug with the Marmora at Colombo, due at Penang ou 31st July To Penang (from London, July 5) Mr. and Mrs. T. .Matthews, Mrs. McGregor and child (from Marseilles, July 12) Mr. A. G. Coiy, Mr. Logan. To Singapore (from Loudon)
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      1698 3 (SHIPPING.) TA* <r. S. N. Co. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mall Service. Outwards. July 31 s.s. Marmora connecting with s.B. India Aug. 15 8.8. Malta do s.s. Mongolia 21* s.s. Delta do s.s. Victoria Homewards. Aug. 3 s.s. Delta connecting with s.s. Macedonia do s.s. Himalaya do s.s. Moldavia 17
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      49 3 WEATHER. l ine following report is kimlly supplied by the Signal Director of Fort Cornwallis •ii*' rv wa. 6 p.m. Tcctorda; 87* Fine S.E. 8 a.m. To-day M* Fine S.B. QOOb. To-day tl* fe. The rainfall during the 24 hour s’ ended it 9 a.-m. to-day was 0.02 inch.
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    The Straits Echo.
    95 4 Justice »atisfle> everybody and justice alone.— Kmrrton. Established June Ist, 1903 Published dally (except Sundays.) CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY $2l per annum. OUTSTATIoxs Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Poet Free) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS: Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343. W.B. All business communications should
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    PROPOSED CHINESE VOLUNTEERS FOR PENANG.
    535 4 The desirability of a Cniiiese Volunteer Corps was discussed in Penang as long ago as tlie year after the formation of the Penang Volunteer Corps, and even before the formation of the Chinese Volunteer Company at Singapore, but the matter was not then seriously taken
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    Municipal Commission.
    1127 4 An oidiuary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held at the Municipal Oliices yesterday afternoon, when the following gentlemen were present: Mr. F. J. Halifax (President), Mr. L. H. Clayton and Mr. Quab Beug Kee, with Dr. G W. Park (Health Officer), Mr. W. S. Dunn (Asst. Municipal
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    “She Stoops to Conquer."
    398 4 There will be a rehearsal of She Stoops to Conquer” —Act V only—at the Town Hall on Monday next, at 5 p.in. sharp. The dress rehearsal will probably be held on Wednesday, the 7th proximo, aud the first production will take place ou Friday, the 9tli.
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    Supreme Court.
    300 4 Civil Original Jurisdiction. (Before Mr. Justice Braddell.) Yesterday, the action, Lee HuatSiew vs. Teh Peng lam alias Teh Peng Lam, came before Mr. Justice Braddell. This case created some interest, owing to the extraordinary statement made by the defendant from the witness-box. The action was for the recovery
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    Inquest.
    271 4 Yesterday afternoon, Mr. Codrington held an inquest on the death of Shaik Mahomed Mydiu, Clerk to the Registrar of Births and Deaths, who was found hanging from the roof of his house in a k'nnnonii off Clarke Street 1 he wife of the deceased stated that her husband was
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      173 4 f I TEE ANQLO-CEMSE STORE, 5, CHINA STREET. JUST ARRIVED FOR THE RACES. Ladies’ Hand Combination Bags, Purses Wallets. Over one hundred different kinds varieties to select from, all of best Leather and the latest pattern, also A Large Assortment of Ladies’ Gents' Companions Dressing Cases. COME ANDJNSFECT THEM. WATCH
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      239 4 For the purpose of this competition each page is to be regarded as consisting of six columns of 2J inches width. (N.B.— Keep all your lists until the last one is published and then send them all together in a batch, addressed to “The Competition Editor. Straits Echo.”) Rules and
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Morocco.
      53 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Kaid's Captivity. London, 27th July —Reuter’s correspondent says that a messenger has reached the camp of Raisuli who has been impatiently awaiting a communication from the Sultan. The tribesmen are prepared to support Raisuli who has informed them that the country has been given over
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      China and Opium.
      43 5 (Supplied by Renter.) Co-operation with the Powers. London, 27th July.—The Times Pekiug correspondent says that China has formally assented to the proposals of the Uuited States iuvitiug China to co-operate with the Powers regarding the enquiry into the opium trade.
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      Parliament’s Prorogation.
      102 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) C.-B. Charged with Wasting time. London,* 27th July. —lu the House of Commons Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, making a statement regarding the remaining business of the Session, said they hoped to pass forty three bills, including the Trans▼.ial Loan and ludiau Council Bills. He thought that
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      Cricket.
      36 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) The County Matches. London, 27th July.—Yorkshire has beaten Derbyshire by an iuuings and 130 runs. The South Africaus beat Durham by an innings and 29 runs. Sussex beat Somerset by nine wickets.
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      The Irish Trouble.
      147 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Coal Strike Ended Londou, 26th July—lu the House of Commons Mr. Augustine Birrell, the Irish Secretary, admitted that considerable lawlessness reigued in parts of Ireland, but three-fourths of the country was free from serious crime. Government did not consider it necessary toeuTorce the Crimes’
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      The Liverpool Cup.
      25 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Won by Dinneford London, 27th July.—The Liverpool Cup was wou by biuubtord, (jhugal was second and Lady Hasty third.
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      Korea.
      116 5 (Supplied by Reut+r.) Hayashi’s Warning to China. Loudou, 27th July. —Viscount Haya hi, interviewed at Seoul, said tbat China should take warning from Korea’s fate lest some strong nation be moved to imitate the events which had taken place at Seoul. China should put her house in order.” No
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    Training Notes.
    1071 5 Ihk going ou the racecourse this mornlug was agaiu excellent, aud a large number of spectators turned out to witness the train ids lor what promises to be a record Peuaug Autumn Meeting. Among the new riders we noticed Pierbox who has been absent from Straits racing for
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    THE NAMELESS TERROR.
    1188 5 A Malayan Jungle Episode. By Southern Cross. Chapter 11. We reached the mountain foot one evening at dusk and found we had arrived at a most forbidding spot. To the left of where we had decided to encamp stretched a pitchylookiug morass over wbicli a yellow mist
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    Penang Cricket Club.
    103 5 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following are the results of the ties played yesterday:— Mixed Double Handicap. Miss Jones and W J. Hodge —l5 3) beat Mrs. F. O Hallifax aud A. K. Adams (scr.) B—o, 5—7, G—3. Mr aud Mrs Cunningham (4-30.) beat Mrs. Oechsle aud E. A.
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    Kuala Kangsar Notes.
    342 5 (From Our Own Correspondent Julv 25th, 'O7. On the night of the 13th i'-st at Suugei Siput a Chinese detective was stabbed iu the stomach by a robber whom he attempted to arrest. The detective is a smart man aud has made several good captures. His wouud
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    Passengers.
    64 5 A KRIVED Per s.s. Tara, from Singapore Mr. and Mrs. Lee, Messrs. 11. Baker, G. A. Gieuves, G. Mamoli, P. Saikies, Arthur Seth, G. Stubbs, Seah Eug Wood, Seah Eng Kuu, Tan 800 Liat aud Sjed Ali Alsa^off. Departed. Per ss. Tara, for Raugoou Messrs. E. Reyss aud Klioo
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    FIXTURES.
    64 5 To-dat 18th Dav of 6th Moon. Football’: C. U. C. r*. Y. M. C. A C. R C. Ground. Football Government Service vs. H. M. S Merlin Y. M. C. A. Ground. Police Smoker,” Fort Cornwallis. Matsuo’s Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Penang Road aud Campbell Street, 7 to 8
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    MAILS DUE.
    19 5 Kuglisli y Marmora) ...oUt July. Cbiua (Delta) •••3rd Aug. Gbiua (Print Ludwig) Geiuun (Prim E. Friedrich)... 7tU
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    THE MOON.
    17 5 Last Quarter Aug. Ist. O New Moou f)th First Quarter 17th O Full Mood 23r<l
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    P. & O. SAILINGS
    38 5 P. O. SAILINGS Mail Se vice Outward* Marmora 31 July. J DtJt i Aug Malta Jo Aug. 1 Delhi 17 Extra Service. Outwards. Homkwards Namur 6‘ A hj. I Syria ‘-7 Ju-y. Manila 1 0 Nyanz-* JO Any
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      225 5 FLOORING TILES of Various Sizes. Moderately Priced. Apply to SOON CHEANG Co No. 3, Bridge Street. 27*7-07 533uc RACE HOLIDAYS. The Exchange Banks will be closed on Tuesday and Thurs= day next, the 30th July and Ist August, respectively, at 12 noon each day. BY ORDi’K OF THE MORTGAGEE, TO
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      280 5 TONfikAII HARBOUR TIN DREDGING COMPANY (No Liability.) Notice to Shareholders. IN order to facilitate the transfer of Scrip Mid the payment of dividend warrant* a Branch Register of tire above Company has been opei e l at Tong kali. Local shareholders requiring transfers or other information can obtaiu the same
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    Waste in Chinese Tin Mines.
    95 6 Ir lias often been asserted that the Chi-f'-se methods of washing the tin-bearing i,.. itnd left much to be desired, and that a considerable percentage of tin ore was allowed to escape. During the year experiments were made to see whether this statement could be
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    Speed.
    239 6 On (be Brook lauds track recently Air. S. F. Edge iu a motor covered 1581; miles in 24 brs. Mr. Edge’s quickest speed worked obfcat slightly over 72 miles an hour, which is a long way behind the performance of the iUkui. Lee Guiuuess at Saltburn-ou-Sea a fortnight ago.
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    Should Doctors Tell ?
    337 6 Should Doctors Tell A point of very great interest to the general public concerning the advisability or the non-advisability of medical men telling their patients their true condition if thev are suffering from mortal sickness was raised by the Daily Mail. A Chemist’s assistant, living at Altrincham, Cheshire, was informed
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    Onycophagy.
    364 6 Onjrcopbagy is a word not to be fouud ‘U (be ordinary dictionaries; but its meaning will Ire correctly guessed as ‘•nail-eating.” It is (lie title of a disease, not a name for (lie kiud of good liviug that ostriches grow fat upon. If you (rite your nails, vou are
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    EXCHANGE.
    117 6 Penang, 27th July. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/4$ 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4^-* 3 Credit ...2/4f 3 Documentary ...2/4} Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs 174 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Bombay, Demand Bank 173 J Moulmein, Demand Bank 171$ 3 days’ sight Private 175} Madras,
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    PRODUCE.
    171 6 I Gold leaf $64.85 1 B.Pepper( W.Coasi Slim.* ox.) I6f. —no stock 1 White Pepper 21 sales IYang Pepper 17 {.—sales 1 Cloves (picked) 51.— no sellers 81.50*afa# Mace Pickings 69.—sales Nutmegs 11 Os 24 .—sales No. 1 5.25 sales Sugar < 2 no stock Basket 3.05 sales Tapioca
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    SHARES.
    581 6 ;if c.*,,. "sa-if f ti i j 'ZU 1M I 2 3 3| ilSr S SSo 10 IfaMW^oX 144. J 1*11.50 s6o 000°°° In Wntinterimforl9M Bru hgHydraulicTinMiniDeCo I 15—515 \m «.000 35&8K *1 1 IJ-lflf. 1905 i »2 1 j 3 interim foi 1907. Gopen* Tin MRbng ci. Ltd.
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    MARKET PRICES
    187 6 Penang, 27t« July, 1907. Beef— cts. 1c Soup per catty 14 Roast h 24 Steaks 24 •8 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 25 Tongue 50 Feet 15 Heart 28 Liver 25 Pork— Pork per catty 34 Pig’s Head 22 Feet 26 Tongue
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      74 6 For the convenience of <>nr Foreign customers »t «end Watches, Kings, Jk.i- on receipt of HALF < \s,r I, customer pay mg hi la nee on receipt. 30 L.D xrvft Masters* Gold Watch and Gold-Plated Guard. This charming Lady's Gold Watch is a true tiine-heeper with solid gold case, jewelledmovenicnt,
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      16 6 Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANOIUNDS, BUTTERY Co., AGENTS FOR PENANO F. M. .S
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      134 6 MACKAY’S LIQUOR WHISKY. KARTELL'S BRANDY. C eislers’ Champagne. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Sandilam/s, Buttery Cn. BORDER'S PEERLESS BRAND EVAPORATED CREAM. Absolute Purity Guaranteed, AGENTS: SANDILANDS, BATTERY A Co.. PENANG. o 4 > ROIt HA CO m m V 5 Kjf pi') 1‘fj! o mm- i
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    Relating to Racing.
    151 7 On the point of euteriu;; horses for the Peuaug Races, an incident shows how desirable it would be to receive entries at other stations than that where the race meeting is being held. The entries for tl.e Races we*e ready by Tuesday and posted. But rain kept
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    P. and O. Mail Service.
    203 7 Referring to the establishment of the P. and O. Indian mail contract, the Englishman says it would be very interesting to know the real reasons for declarations that acceleration of the Indian mail service is not practicable at the preseut time The P. and O.
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    Give up the "Pahit."
    238 7 The growth of the drug habit among athletes is tin subject of comment in the current issue of T/i3 Lancet The drinking of bitters associated with alcohol, the article proceeds, easily becomes a habit. The choice of a bitter is widening, so that now meu may
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    Religious Brutalities.
    261 7 Mk Joseph ColliusoD, the Secretary of the Indian Humanitarian League, has just addiessed a letter to the Kt. Hon John Motley, Secretary of State for India, calling his attention to some revolting practices performed in counectiou with the religious customs of certain Indian tribes, involving the t >rture
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    In American Story.
    84 7 Onb uiglit a liver steamer plying ou the Mississippi, near St. Louis, was invaded by countless beetles, kuown Lheie as willow bugs, which had evidently beeji attracted bv the steamer’s lights. They swarmed over the vessel till the decks were several inches thick with them, and theu
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    An All-Red Railway.
    189 7 lu connection with Sir Wilfrid Lumet's speech at the Domiuton Da} banquet, the Standard says: —“It has fallen to the lot of Sir Heury Campbell-Bannerman and bis collergues to accept or refuse partnership in a mighty pioject for opening up continents and bridging oceans, for consolidating a
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    India and Secret Arms.
    227 7 Theie can now be no room for doubt that immediate dauger iu ludia has been arrested through the firm action of tho Government. But, the demou of unrest is scotched, not killeJ and the course before the authorities presents many difficulties. The resolutions of confidence which
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    Chinese Art Sales.
    402 7 Messrs. Christie, Mansou, aud Woods recently sold iu Loudon some important pieces of old Chinese enamelled porcelain, the mosi remarkable “lot” of which was a square vase enamelled rouud the sides with H >weis emblematic of the four seasons, iu faiuii/e rati on black ground, 25 in.
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      960 7 WKOUGHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINCS. Large S 3 too** Always on Hand ADAMSON, GILFILLAN CO., LTD. USE ONLY and USE ALWAYS 2 MOST REFRESHING. A Luxurious Perfume !n Health. Far Superior to the German Kinds. A NECESSARY RESTORATIVE IN SICKNESS. Mil I is being manufactured in still greater quantities. Large consignments
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      121 7 A Soldier’s Experience. Many a soldier in the late war has cause to remember Mr. J. Dutoit Boning, an officer in the Free State Artillery, who is now manager for the store of A. Isaacmau A Co., of Branfort, O. R. C. His endeavour to check the ravages of dysentery
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      45 7 Colic and Diarrhoea. Paius iu the stomach, colic and diarrhoea are quick'y relieved by the use of Chamberlaiu s Colic, Cholera aud Diarrhoea Remedy, Wheu iu need of such a medicine, gi vgjt j\ trial. The C* 3 >r$;e To’' n WuuTm •ale A Kent*.
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      1312 8 NOTICE. T7IEWS of Penang, Singapore. Perak, Selangor, and Sumatra. iff Photos enlarged, various sizes up to 3 ft., on Bromide paper. W. JONES, King Street, Penang. Photographer. 16c UPTON’S TEAS WERE AWARDED THE GOLD MEDAL AT THE PARIS EXHIBITION. AGENTS, PENANG: Simons Co. Paterson, 42c Kim Keng Leong Co., W.
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    Charms that are Held in the Flash of Gems.
    867 9 Lord Bacon believed a planet seal would obtain the affections of oue’s sweetheart the Czrr of Russia wears a ring which is believed to be a piece of the real cross of Calvary to protect him from physical ills; King Alphouso
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    The Magic Powder.
    416 9 Sensational Manufacture of Gems at the London Hippodrome. Rubies manufactured while you wait! Not merely coloured stones dignified with the name, but gems as real and rare as those which spatkle behind the jeweller’s window When the curtain rises upon the wonderful new turn which the enterprising
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    The Proposals at the Hague.
    553 9 The two proposals which have caused most surprise among the Hague diplomatists both emanate from the British Delegation. The first,” says the Hague correspondent of the Standard (July 3), “is that for ihe creation of au International Pnz9 Court, aud the second concerns contraband of
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    Are Heads Larger ?
    219 9 Are Heads Larger Sir James Barr, who recently said that heads were growing smaller, is not to have it all his owu way. The hatter ought to know, and Professor Karl Pearson aud Dr. Bernard Hollander do know a good deal about heads, aud they all say that heads are
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    Lost in the Desert.
    256 9 Mystery of an Egyptian Camel Corps. Sir Edward Grey, the Foreigu Secretary, in the course of a printed reply to a question put by Mr. Kettle, the member tor East Tyroue, tells the story of the fate of a pait of No. 2 Company, Camel Corps,
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    Opium Trade in China.
    445 9 Chinese Efforts to Establish a Monopoly. Sir Pelham L. Warren, k.c.m.u., British Consul-General, Shanghai, has received the following petition dated June 27, in reference to an alleged attempt ou the part of the Chinese Viceroy at Nanking to create a monopoly of the opium trade there:
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    Volcano in Harness.
    180 9 A WEIRD SUUGBSTION. "Science Siftiugs publishes the following mor.t seriously:—The unusual and daring proposition is now made to make at least oue active volcano perform constructive work of positive commercial value. The idea I seems to have been adapted from the familijar one of drawing molten iron
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    Colonial Preference.
    217 9 Sir H. Campbell Baunerman has consented to give j. day for the discussion of the vote ot censute to be moved by Mr. Lyttelton iu the name of the Opposition. Iu this connection the Telegraph observes There can be little doubt that the motion was precipitated by the
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    Instant Readiness for War.
    632 9 The phrase a Heet instantly ready for war” has been so much iu men’s mouths of late that it is importaut for the public to examine what is its exact meaning. The matter is dealt with at some length iu the July ISSU3 of the Navi/
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    Secret Societies In Egypt.
    280 9 The Cair correspondent of the Pall Mall Gazette writes:—‘‘iso Watan, liieCoptic organ, reports that secret societies for the propagation of Egyptian Nationalism have been formed iu all the principal towns mi Egypt, and the range of these societies is beiug rapidly extended. For some time past
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    The Evils of Alcoholism.
    228 9 Oue of the most remarkable speeches delivered at the Queen’s Hall meeting in connection with the “Crv of the Child eu was that of Mr. Pearce Gould. His subject was the iuilueuce of Alcohol ou iufaot mortality. He asked the question, “What difference does it make
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    The Mirror of the Deep.
    459 9 (By a Bunker In all her varied moods, whether torn by hurricane or tempest iu*o an angry, ragiug turmoil of surging waters, or whether glittering like diamonds or sapphires iu the rays of the uooudav sun, or whether calmly reflecting the scintillating glories of the
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    Sextets.
    91 9 A says the Free Pres», has leeoived from West Africa a lematkable photograph from the hinterland of Accra of a native womau and six childreu, all born at a I irth The fact, is, we believe, authentically established, and must be, we should imagine, without a parallel. Iu former
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