Straits Echo, 5 December 1907

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  • Title Section
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    35 1 Straits Echo DAILV CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 5. $24 Per Annum, PENANG, THURSDAY, sth DECEMBER, 1907. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 281*
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      1110 1 TIGER BRAND CEMENT. 258 N *f* to S' fiSP IN &n« fl£Sr >ILL PURPOSES. BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. A* *OO,OOO £1.075,000 Capital Paid up Reserve Fund Reserve Liability of Proprietor» Head Office: IIATTON COURT, TUREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON. -€BOO,OOO Agencies and Branches. Bombay
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      28 1 THE BEbT BEEH IN THE FAR EAST. flQddlN SB V 7 o 2s <o > TJ CD ft 9> "O <5 '7 roKro TIANG LEc A» Co., So/e Agents»
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
    3416 2 OK 1)1 WHY MEETING, Dec. 2nd. Present. llis Excellency Hi*) Governor (Sir John Anderson, k.c.m.o.), 1 i is Excellency Major-Gon. T. Porrott, c.B. Hon. Cnpt. A. H. Young 1 (Col. Secretary), lion. \V. Napier (Attorney-General), lion. A. T. Bryant (Act. Col. Treasurer), lion. F. .1 I’igott, C.E. (Ag.
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      40 2 A Notable Fact. '1 lie absence of all narcotics makes Cham1mm lam’s Cough Remedy the safest and beat medicine for all coughs, colds, croup and whuupiug cough that can he procured. The '«eolge Town Di. peu u uy, Wholesale AgeuU.
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      498 2 To the Head of the Family. In ordering household supplies, don’t forget to lav in a supply of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. You may not need it now but you are almost sure to before the winter is over. It never fails iu cases of croup. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale
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      732 2 WHAT IS IN A NAME? > A GREAT DEAL, WHEN IT IS OF COOD REPUTE, ON YOUR PIANO. j Stein-way, Bechstein, Brinsmead, IJaake, Hraus3, Bussell, Bonisjk, Werner, ct:. > ARE OF WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION. Hi PIANOS BY THE ABOVE MAKERS ALWAYS IN STOCK. ROBINSON PIANO C° L TO t TANJONG PAGIR
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    41 3 Vessels Frout Atje at* Due Devanba C. Apcar Benvorlicb Foot Sang G. A pea Singapore Singapore London Calcutta Singa) ore A.G &Co. AAA.Co. 3 B &Co. B ACo. A A A Co. 7ib Dec. 8th 13tb 14th 26. b
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    SAILINGS.
    32 3 1 estel* For Ayents '/mi es Devadi i Colorttbo A.O &0o. L)'C 0. Apear Calcutta V A. A.Co. BeuvorlicU Singapore S.B.&Cu Fook Sun/ Siugapor® P.ACo. Or. Apcai Calcutta A A A.Co.
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      ARRIVALS.
      120 3 ARRIVAL S. Canton, Br. s.s., 105, Gillies, 4li Dec., Teluk Anson, 3'd Dec.. Gen.— Ah lling. Malaya, Ger. k.s., 348, Loewe, 4'li Dec., Deli, 3 <] Dee... Geu.—B. M. Co. Van i>kk Lijn, Dot. s 1, Hut, 4tli Dec, Laugsa, 3rd Dec., Geu. H. L. Co. Perak, Br. s.s.. 258,
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      DEPARTURES.
      50 3 sth December. Petrel, for Paugkalau Braudau. Avagyee, for Deli. J [ary Austin, for Asalian. Canton, for Paugkor and Teluk Auson. Un Peng, for Perlis aud Setul. Cheang Chur, for Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow aud Amoy. Pegu, for Laugsa, T. Seuiawe, Segli, Olehleh aud Sabang. Ch ita, for Colombo and Tuticoriu.
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      MAILS CLOSE.
      230 3 For Port Swetteuham aud Malacca—Per Cornelia, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Port Swetteuham aud Singapore—Per Perak, to-morrow, 1 put. Tougkah, Kopah, Rcuong, Victoria Point, Mergui and Tavoy—Per Omayere, tomorrow, 1 p.m. Singapore Hoogkoug—Per Lightning, to-morrow, 2 p m. Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow aud Amoy Per GDufalloch, to morrow, 3 p.m. Teluk
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    253 3 Per P. and O. s.s. Snnda, due at Penang on 10th December To Penang (from London. Nov. 9) Mr. T. C. Blatberwick, M s. K. McCulloch and child, Mr. C. T. Smith Mr. J. D. Wood, Mr. S. F. Hobson, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Spinks
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      944 3 P.M Steam Navigation Coy. Kxperiod Arrivals and Departures. Mall Service. Outward Dec. b'Dtlhr connecting with 19 Arcadia do Jan. Dcranhu do 16 Peninsular do 30 Delta do Homeward Mongolia Victoria Macedonia Britannia Mooltan Mar. 28 8.8. Marmora (calling at Bombay). FARES BY MAIL STEAMERS. lit Cl»«* 2nd Clow To Loudon
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      481 3 (SHIPPING.) HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINE. PASSENGER SERVICE. By the new steamer», “Rhenania,” Habsburo,” lloh■nbtaufen.” These steamers offer to the public the highest couifoit jet attained in Ocean Travelling. They have very large cabins, provided with only lower berths. The Cabins are amidships and fitted with fans. Laundry on board. Doctor and Stewardesses
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      57 3 For Singapore, Hongkong, swatow t' nd Amoy. THE 8.8. Glenfallock, Captain J.H. Haius* wortb, is expected to arrive here ou Thursday, and will leave for the above port* on Saturday, the 7ih inst., at 3 p.m. For freight or passage apply to KOE eUAN Co., Agents for WEE BIN Co.
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    The Straits Echo.
    95 4 Justice suti.-fles everybody and justice alone.— Emerton. Published dally (except Sundays.! CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 22(5—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY LOCAL $24 per annum OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Post Pree) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS t > Eclio—Penang.” Telephone No. 343. H.B. All business communications should be
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    KEDAH.
    911 4 KsTKitDAv we gave a short summary of Mr. G. C. Hart s excellent report on the administration of the State of Kedah to-day we shall refer briefly to the medical portion of the report by the State ’Surgeon, Dr. A. L. Hoops, who, writing with not a little sense
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    In Aid of the Band Fund.
    191 4 Sub-criptions are still coming in for the Band Fund aui tbe total to-day stands at $043. Following is tbe list, up to date, of sub.-ci iptions received by or promised fo tbe Strait* Echo in aid of tbe Fund Mr. Gan Ngoh Bee ...SIOO
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    Alexandra Home Bazaar.
    92 4 W 8 would remind the public {that the Bazaar in aid of the Alexandra Heme will be held in the Town Hall to-morrow, commencing at 10 a. m. A varied collection of useful and fancy goods, including a number of dolls and toys, will be for sale:
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    53 4 doue'o-dlj'" 0 bU eBs u Penauj£ pl r n' tS Co., 25 tons at $O-^ 1 enaug Tin Exchange, 9 buyers, no sellers f 671 Singapore Straits Trading Co., buyers, no sellers 07§ Tin IS quoted iQ Loudon SU?. 5s ca h a "<' io*.
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    Municipal Commission.
    27 4 only person nominated for tuli l^e Muoicinal P in the election of a ”th ir. C r nn S8w to be held C 1 Ul
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    Penang Hunt Club.
    15 4 Meet on tbepTrade GtomkUuv» mom x a No. 1, A,„T o and
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    BANDMANN COMEDY COMPANY.
    1133 4 “THE CHRISTIAN.*' EnIJ ok a SuCCBSSrUL SEASON. Last ui^lit Mr. Maurice Bandmann’* talented Company brought their very successful seasou in Penang to a close with Hall Caine’s famous play. 'lbe Christian.’’ “The Christianis a very well-known play, but for the benefit those who have not seen it
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    The Police Courts.
    745 4 (Before Messrs. Wolferstan and Cndrington To-day Wong Yi Sam, an old Chinese woman, was arraigned on the charge of allowing a woman suffering from au infectious disease to remain in her house, No. lit Chowrasta Market, which was used or kept as a brothel. Mr. Beatty, Acting
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      170 4 PRITCHARD CO. LADIES’ DEPARTMENT. OUR HALF-YEARLY CASH CLEARANCE SALE IS NOW PROCEEDING. Real Reductions, Genuine Bargains THE “INVINCIBLE” TALBOT EARS. Ex NY ANZA.” ONE 10 H.P. (AUTO CLUB RATINC l OYER 12 H.P.) FIYE SEATER CAR, WITH SIDE ENTRANCE BODY. PAINTED AILSA CREY, RED LINED DARK RED UPHOLSTERY. CAPE CART
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The Asiatic Problem.
      141 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Viscount Aoki Interviewed. London. 4tb Dec.—Vtßcount Aoki. Japauese Ambassador at Washington, iu an interview, said lie is returning home for the purpose of verbally reporting to his Government many things including the Immigration Problem. He declared his return can nowise lie coustrued into an
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      America.
      171 5 (Supplied ly Reuter.) Her Interests in the East. London, 4th Dec.—President Roosevelt's message confirms the foiecast. He asks authority to remit the balance of the Boxer Indemnity and urges America to help the education of Chinese in every practicable way and especially promote the coiuiug of Chinese students to
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      Germany.
      50 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Breeze in the Reichstag. Loudon, sth December. —The Reichstag sitting was suspended yesterday after a stormy scene in consequence of Herr Paaschc, the National-Liberal leader, attacking the Government iu connection with the Army Scandals. It is stated that Priuce von Bueljw has thieiteued to :esigu.
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      The Sugar Convention.
      37 5 Russia Admitted. London, sth December. Russia has been admitted to the Sugar Convention and allowed to maintain the present legislation, but her export is limited to 300,000 tons aunually till 1909 and thereafter 200,000
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      South Africa.
      58 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Martial Law in Znliiland. London, sth December Martial law has been proclaimed in Zululaud where the situation has grown more serious ow n? to the attitude of the Natal natives. 'I he total fighting strength of the Zulus is 30/00. Many are armed with rifles.
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      Sweden.
      26 5 (Supplied by Renter.) The King Hl* Loudon. sth Dec —The King of Swedeu is ill. The Crown Prince has beeu appointed Regent in his stead.
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      Another Railway Accident.
      26 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Train Runs into Platelayers. Loudon, sth Dec.-An engine dashed iuto a gang of platelayers neir Taisley and seven were killed.
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      Matrimonial.
      51 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Wedding of Baron Loreburii and Miss Hicks-Beecli. London. 4th Dei.—Baron Toreburn (bir Robert Threshie Reid, k.c m 0., k c\, bjrd Chancellor) was quietly married yesterday in the crvpt of St. Stephen’s to Miss HicksBeech, niece of Lord St- Aldwwi the Cabinet and *"i j uU
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      Spain’s Rulers.
      29 5 Supplied by Reuter.) Ntny in England Over. liom iMi, Ph Dec.—The King aud Queen of Spam have concluded their visit to LugUod aud a:e uow homeward bjuud.
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    The Liquors Amendment Ordinance.
    401 5 A Peuaug correspondent, whose identity may easily be guessed, writes to the London and China Ex pres* as follows In a recent despatch you drew attention to the injurious method of collecting revenue by means of the opium aud spirit farms, and the harm done by
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    Sir William Adamson.
    498 5 Says the London and China Express The list of Birthday Honours contains only oue name of direct iuterest to the Far East, that of Mr. William Adamson, c M o Chairman of the Straits Settlements Association, who has been created a Knight Bachelor. We are sure that
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    Tin and Rubber Companies in Malaya.
    1133 5 The following items of information regarding companies in Malaya are taken 1 from the Monetary and Commercial column of the Lo/uIjm and Clii/ia Expreg* of the 15th ult.:— Go pen g Tin Mining. The report for the year eudiug July. 31 last states that
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    Tronoh Mines, Ltd.
    516 5 The output of tiu ore from the Trouoli Mines for the month of November last was Piculs 2,1 66, 14 catties. Prince Rmjitsinbji, the Nawab of Nawanagar, who has arrived iu England, intends making a year’s stay iu order to regain his health. The new Chinese Minister,
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    Passengers.
    176 5 Arrived. Per s.s. De hi, from London Miss E M. Adams, Mr. Leigh Bennet. From Marseilles Mr. R M. Latham, M r and Mrs. H. Currie, Hou. J. Turner, M* Liuton, Mrs. Linton. From Melbourne Mr. aud Mrs. Fryer and child. From Poll Said Mrs. Mclutosh, child and itifaii'.
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    FIXTURES.
    61 5 To-day. Ist Day of 11th Moon. Football P. C. C. vs. Wanderers, Esplanade Football L°ague Meeting, 9pm Matsuo’s Cinematograph, corner of Penang Rrad and Campbell Street, ft pm. To-MOKROW 2nd Day of Tliii Moon. St Nicholas. Hotkey, Esplanade. 5 15 p.m. Town Dand, E'plauade, t> to 7 p m.
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    MAILS DUE.
    19 5 China Devanlia 7th Dec. China (Priuzegg Alice) ...lOlli German (P. Eitel Fried/ich 111 li English (Arcadia) 19th
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    THE MOON.
    17 5 O New Moon Dec. stb First Quarter 12tb O Full Moon 2lMh Last Quarter 2Hth
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    36 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. OH'I'WA RI*S. HoMKWAKIth. Arcadia lit Dec. I Devanha 7 Die. Devanha 2 Jan. I Malta 21 Extra Service. Outwards Homkwakds Sunda 10 Dec. I Nore 14 Dec Palawan 24 Syria 28
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      357 5 TO <"»\rORK HOUSE,” No. 21. YORK 1 ROAD. Immediate Eutry. Rent Moderate. Water taps just fitted. Apply to L.” 5 12-07 84*2 c/o Straitg Echo i GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. ]yrOI’ICE is hereby given that all outXi standing bills against the Government should be pieseut el for piyment be fore tlie 15
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      188 5 NOTICE OF SALE. TO KK SOLD HY PU3LIC AUCTION, On Saturday, 7th Dec., 1907, AT 2 P M CLO E TO FISH MARKET, DATO K RAM AT ROAD, I) Lot No. I93i, T. S. III. Laiul situate between I). K. l'isli Alai ket and Mahaniadan Mosque. Usual Condition of Salk.
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    EXCHANGE.
    121 6 Penang, £th December. (By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Sank ...2 3}^ n 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4$ 3 Credit 2/I,^ 3 Documentary ...2/4$ Calcutta, Demand Bank Its 173$ 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Bombay D maml Bank I«3§ Mouiniein, Demand Bank 13$ 3 days’ sight Private
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    PRODUCE.
    176 6 Gold eat $05.50 B. Popper( W.Coas. dibs.a oz. lbf. no slock White Pepper 19 25 sellers Tramr Pepper out of season Cloves in*mall supply \|aee 65. nominal \lcM*e Pickings 57. do. >fiit.inogs 11 Os 25. —sellers iNo. 1 5.45 sales 2 no stock IWke 3.59 bnyersl Papioca F our
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    SHARES.
    1109 6 I w 1 S! tL I g o Number of, -5 1 p o Capital. Shares I Last Dividend. Name. o isBued I l S I j 3 Mining. J 1 1903 300,000 30.000 10 10 25 for year ending 31/3/07 Belat TiD Miniug Co., Ltd. Ml. 1907 300.000
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      75 6 A Reliable Remedy for Croup. SVith the dry, cold weather of the early 'voter months, parents of croupy ebildreu should be on the alert for ominous symptoms. There is no came for anxiety when hambcrlain s Cough Remedy is kept in the home. If this medicine is given as soon
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      58 6 That Means Rheumatism. Sore and swollen joints, sharp shooting paius, torturing muscles, no rest, no sleep. That means rheumatism. It is a stubborn disease to tight, but Chamberlain's Pain Balm has conquered it thousands of times. It will do so whenever the opportunity is offered. Try it. One application relieves
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      17 6 Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., AGENTS FOE PENANQ A F. M. S.
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      125 6 MACKAY'S LIQUOR WHISKY. KARTELL'S BRANDY. Ge/s/ers* Champagne» THE CELEBRATED «S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Sandilands, Uuittry Co IHT PEERLESS BRAND EVAPORATED CREAK. Absolute Purity Guaranteed, AGENTS: SAHDILANDS, BUTTERY A Co.. PENANO. mm l 11 i RJtnut > i a •iti ilMiX t f I mi M 1» W/'.^
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      1022 7 MARTIN’S PILLS lk. 1 Hi: M French Remedy for all Irr. ui.rm •f Ladies krc(>.i i«j* ol M .ru 1'ilK in tl,e 1„.„ N »nt ugn of .my IrrrguUmy of t>« SjrMeia i ,,,-u ,W lvll •dniiimtcred. 1 hos* vrho use hem •«cowmen I ti»«u lh«ir enormous s.»le At lim
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      96 7 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in South Africa. Mr. S. Schneider, of Koffevfonteiu, O. R. C., is very grateful to tlie mauuf mlurers of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. lie has: found that it cures his children as well as himself of their coughs and colds. Thej were all coughing and got no loliof
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      228 8 WELL-KNOWN EXTRA navy canvas, No. o. SAN 111 I AMDS. RIITTfcUY Co. ItAXTER Co.’s BEST NAVY CANVAS. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. DAVID CORSAR SON’S John Bazley White Bros.’ PORTL.AN D CEMENT, LION BRAND.” Saadilands, Buttery Co AG BN IS. F. M. 8. Kim Keng Leong Co., 127, BEACH STREET. I.MPORTERSJ 0?
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      408 8 W. MANSON, I CHIN JOO Co. American Dentist, 1 Late of Dr. Allen Co Pha U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. RESIDING AT No. 21a Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 30c 6 mtht. LEE CHVE DISPENSARY, 258, Carnarvon Street, Penang, OPEN FROM 6 A.M. TO
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      19 8 THE AN GHEE k Co.’s CLEARING OUT SALE IS THAN CUE CO 'Telephone No. 491. 14, BISHOP STREET PEITANG.
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      212 8 HONG BEE Co., General Store and Commission Agents as, MAIN ROAD. TAIPIXQ. 89c Ng 800 Bee, Chop Swee Bee, Miners and Contractors, 81, Kota Hoad, Taiping. For Balc. Flooring Roofing Tiles OF VARIOUS SIZES ALSO Timber, etc. 43c TAIK HO Co., 89, MAIN ROAD, TAIPINO, PERAK (Established 1889). General Merchants,
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