Straits Echo, 5 September 1908

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  • 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. <L $24 Per Annum, PENANG, SATURDAY, 6th SEPTEMBER, 1908. Single Copy, 10 cents. No, 204..
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 962 1 TIANG LEE A Co. BASS’S ALE. SSfiN 2 c* CO << Q <s> •< Fo TV\V lfiois S.SSHNmjq^ SOLE AO ENTS. T H E jB A K S eastern SHIPPING Company, Lid., Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China* (ENGINE WORKS.) Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass Iron Pounders. Engineering Appliances Fittings in
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    • 29 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST.i HOddlN m M 4 N sP Y 7 SOS O) > a CO > <c 7 Si® rOKTO TIAWO LEE A Co.. Soft AMiats.
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  • 995 2 Rockefeller Dissipates a Dollar. John D. Rockefeller, America’s greatest millionaire, has beea showing his generosity. Visiting the farm in Ohio, where he spent most of his boyhood, he found the present owners in great financial straits, owing to their inability to pay off a mortgage of 900
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 52 2 Whooping Cough. This is a very dangerous disease unless properly treated, but all danger may be avoided by giving Chamberlain's. Cough Remedy. It liquifies the mucus, making it easier to expectorate, keeps the cough loose, and makes the paroxysms of coughing less frequent and less severe. The George Town Dispeasary,
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    • 503 2 Gonosan (in capsules) is well tolerated by the digestive apparatus no complication of any sort occurs, aud its action is most fivcrable in Cjstitis. Approved by the leading specialists of the day. Norddeutscher Lloyd Combined Round Voyagej Penang, Deli (Sumatra), Singapore, Penang. OR Penang, Singapore, Deli (Sumatra), Penang. BY N.
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    • 1989 2 THE CHINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. Head Office: Shanghai, China. Total Assets over Total Insurance in Force over $5,900,000 THE COMMERCIAL SALES ROOM, 88, Bishop Street, Penang. i i i $33,500,000 A BRITISH COMPANY. —Incorporated under Hongkong Ordinances and Registered uuder the Board of Trade, England. —Offices in all
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  • 37 3 r ettelt From Agent» Thu Oriental Colombo A G.&Co. lOtbSept. A. A pear Singapore A.A. A.Co. Hth Delhi Singapore A.G.&Co. '2th Deifllinger Singapore B.M.&Co. lbth n Zieten Colombo B.M ACo. 17th Keeinun jSirgapore VV.M.ACo. 18th
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  • 39 3 r fusel» For A tent* t.crves Oriental Singapore A.G ACo. Sept. A. A pear Ca’cutti A. A.A Co. Delhi Colcmbo A G ACo. Deifflinger Colombo B M ACo. Zieteu Singapore B.M ACo. Keemun Liverpool YV M .A .V
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  • Shipping.
    • 91 3 Vidar, Br. 8.8., 191, Gully, 4th Sept., Kampoe, 3rd Sept., Gen—E. S. Co., Ltd. Thongwa, Br. s.s., 3,428, Herrington, sth Sept., Singapore, 3rd Sept., Gen.— H. L. A Co. Silesia, Aus. s s., 3,340. Kadonicicb, sth Sept, Singapore, 3rd Sept., Gen S. K. A Co. Trocas, Br. s s.,
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    • 90 3 oth September. Thongwa, for Madras taking mails for Europe, etc., via Bombay. Pak Ling, for Colombo and Tuticorin. Silesia, for Calcutta. Leong Ho, for Trang. Vidar, for Paugkalau Brandan. Perak, for Deli. Tong Chay Un, for Batu Babraand Asabau. Ban Whatt Soon, for Teluk A» son. De Carpentier, for
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    • 102 3 Fom Deli—Per Hebe, 7th instant, 9 a.m. Batu Bahra—Per Padang, 7th instant, 1 p.m. Rangoon—Per Sol/ond, 7th instant, 3 pm. Calcutta—Per Kum Sang, 7th instant, 3 p ni. Singapore, Cbiua A Japan—Per G. Apcar, 7th instant, 4 p m. Asaban— Per Petrel, Bth inßtaut, 1 p.m. Trang and
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  • 365 3 Per P. and O. s.s. Britannia, connecting with the Oriental at. Colombo, due at Penang on 10th Sept. To PenanJ: (ftom London. Aug. 14) Mr. C. Rai. To Singapore (from London) Mr. F. W. King, Mr. F. L. Okell, Mr. G. D. Robertson, Mr. T. L.
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  • 33 3 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Outwards. Homewards Oriental 10 Sept. Delhi 12 Sept. Della 24 Malta 26 Extra Service. Outwards Homewards. Sumatra 16 Sept. I Syria 6 Sept. Poona 29 I Nyarua 19
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    • 1240 3 (SHIPPING.) p.'»,fc«Wption Coy. 4 l rrivhIh and Departures. Expert Mail Service. Outward ut Oriental connecting with Britannia Sept- 10 ,L do Mooltan do China "gjwoye '1° 0ct -.Z Delhi t do Homeward. China Moldavia For Connecting pate. Steamer. with S .S. Due London. ]•_> Delhi 2tj Malta ]0 Devanha 24
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  • 96 4 Jmtte« satisfies everybody and Justice alene —K-»tntn. I'nblUhnd dally (except Hondays.l IT TUI CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang PRICE DAILY LOCAL S2t per annnm OUTBTATIONB Poet-ice Extra MAIL EDITION (Poet rree) $l5 OABLB ADDRtSS Echo —Penang.” Telephone No. 343. H.B. —All business communication* should
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  • 661 4 There was, if the stories we read about them are true, not a little chivalry in the highwaymen of old. They were thieves no doubt, lawless men who pursued their vocation regardless of consequences and in defiance of the constituted authorities, but they had virtues which went far to
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  • 208 4 Twelftfi Sunday After Trinity. SEPTEMBER 6TH. St. Ueorge’s Church. 8 a no. —Matius (No Orgau). 8 30 a.m-—Holy Communion (Plain) 9 15 a.m.— do (Tamil). 10-30 a m —Matins (Chinese). 5 p.m.— Children’s Service. 6 p.m.—Evensong and Sermon. St. Mark’s Church. Bctterworth. 9 a. m —Holy Communion. Presbyterian
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  • 485 4 The following business iu tin has been done to-<lay Penang Easteru'Smelting C0., *rt;s7A buyers, no sellers PenaugTin Exchauge, 12£ tons at 65 50 Straiis Trading Co., 200 65 87^ ‘Singapore Straits Trading Co., 250 66 Total 462£ tons. Tin is quoted in London to day
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  • 135 4 On Tuesday last we stated that the weekly practice shoot of the Ladies’ Rifle Club, which should have been held on the previous afternoon, had been postponed till next week. This arrangement was subsequently countermanded, and a practice shoot was held yesterday afternoon. Next week the practice
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  • 1160 4 (Before Mr. Nunn Bazaar Squeeze.” Yesterday afternoon the hearing was concluded of the case in which two Chinese, Tan Thua Li and Ku Eng Choi, were charged with extortion. B>th the accused we-e convicted. Detective Inspector Ambrose informed his Worship that the first accused was a notorious
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
    • 280 4 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, I shall feel obliged if you will allow me little space to bring to the notice of th Police the treatment that an uofortuu*»* neighbour of mine experienc'd at the baud! of the samsengs in Toh Aka Lace. Last night
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 306 4 NOTt C E Owing toihe difficulties of collection, on and after May Ist all Bills must be settled on leaving the Eastern and Oriental and' 44 Crag Hotels. No Bills will be posted for collection to any outstation. SAKKIES BROTHERS, PROPRIETORS JUST NOW. WE HAVE A SHIPMENT OF JUVENILE BICYCLES,—FOR
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  • 81 4 Obituary. Mr. Khor Boon Chain. We regret to announce the death of Mr. Khor Boon Chain, of Tambun, which took place suddenly at his place of business, chop Sin Chin Soon in Victoria Street, last night. Deceased, who was thirty-eight yens of age, leaves a widow, two sons ami two
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  • TELEGRAMS.
    • 70 5 Echo Special.) Th? P- R- a. liisley Meeting. sth September. —Fine wea- r %,'ured the opening of the Bisley I f^ r it at Taiping. No Penang marksnirere present. I the Vanishing Target competition J' Wilson, of Teluk Anson, was first, Jl |j Mf. H. Barnard, of Taiping,
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    • 187 5 Supplied by Reuter.) The “Times’” Welcome. London, sth September. —The Times states that the appointment of Sir. Taka-akira K»to, as Japanese Minister in London, will be received with lively satisfaction in Engiard When he was Minister at London from 1*94 to 1899, he laid the foundation
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    • 72 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Serious Question. London, 4*h September.—The question of unemployment iu the coming winter threatens to he most serious, and already there is anxiety at the great centres. Manchester is applying to the Government to sanction relief works and a loan of <£so 000 Hundreds of the
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    • 69 5 {Supplied by Reuter.) Effect of German Action. Loudon, 4t.h September.—Germany’s action in Morocco continues to depress the Boursei. The New Sultan. London, sth September.—France has notified Germany that she and Spain have teiched an agreement with reference to Mulai Halid. They are of opinion that the Powers cau recognise
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    • 52 5 {Supplied by Reuter.) American Blue Jackets Wildly Cheered. London,sth September :—A telegram from •Melbourne states that a most impressive te Tww °f the American bluejackets and A us tralian troops was held yesterday. The spectators cheered the Americans wildly and the Australian troops had a poor reception
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    • 54 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) he Question of Defence. London September —Lord Northcote, "euior (t-noial of the Commonwealth, at Sydney, said that with a larger t ll 'tu-ii in.»re trained soldiers were Au t i V !IPcesSflr y- In order to defend ,i r a adequately he urg e«l the construc‘on°f
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    • 70 5 Sup j died by Reuter.) 'Rations with England and Russia. issued fl' 11 d* ,ein h p r.—A communique the K r ;°.T ‘‘tis states that M. Clemeuceau, hi* inti! >re ®ier, is much gratified with WUU T.. Witl Ki Fdward and M. Affairs’' ti Russian Minister of Foreign
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    • 51 5 {Supplied by Reuter.) hJdon VU H tna lta,y aml Germany. ?on Aehrentl i —Baron Alois ,r and ft; 1U ore *gu Minister for Ausconf* (,r J Italian Foreign Baron’ Ton rr e at SaUburg yesterday, Gem irbn [Bal will visit Herr von 41 illn,Bter of Foreign Affairs, Kuden to
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    • 47 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Great Damage Owing to Itain and Gales. London, 6th September.—Continuous rains and gales have devastated the Kent hop fields and a large proportion of the crops are not worth picking. The workhouses are full of hop pickers who cannot find employment.
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    • 107 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) U. S. Plans for Oahu. London, sth September,—Tbe Morning Post correspondent at Washington states that the War Department intends to make the Island of Oahu the Gibraltar of the Pacific. The plans include extensive fortifications and twelve fourteen inch guns at Honolulu.
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  • 77 5 The Straits Times understands that the police authorities at Koant*n have captured all the Chinamen, with two exceptions, implicated in the murder of Dr. J. W. Barrack in the mouth of July. Confessions have been made which will make the work of tbe authorities in bringing
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  • 628 5 Desperate Struggle on a Launch. The Labuan correspondent of the Free Press writes under date Aug. 17tb as follows; Mr. R K Hardwick, now assistant Dis trict Officer of the Klagao and Sugut District, has again beau in the wars. This time he nearly lost his life
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  • 244 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Alor Star, 4th Sept. Funeral of Prince Jalil. The funeral of the lateTuuku Jalil, which took place on Sunday last, was but poorly attended, and only Malays were present. The coffin was brought down the river od two big boats and taken to the
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  • 46 5 August Oul puls. The following Mu-miro outputs for the month of August are reported Fusing Lama Tin Mines (for threej weeks’ working) Pels. 425 Gopeng Tin Mining C >. Ltd. 590 New Gopeng Ltd. 205 Kinta Tin Mines Ltd. 500 Tekka Ltd 300
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  • 516 5 The total of tin-ore exported by tbe tributors on the lands of the Royal Johore Tin Mining Company, Ltd., during the month of August, was 213 bags piculs 160. Another foreigner is on his way to China with a new opium cure To-night the:e will be another grand
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  • 1014 5 REVIEW OF SITUATION BY THE COLONIAL SECRETARY. Considerable Diversion of Trade. The following are extracts from the report on the Straits Settlements for the year 1907. by Captain A. H. Young, c-m.q., the Colonial Secretary: The vexed question of Shipping Rings, or Conferences, is awaiting the report of
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  • 32 5 Arrived. I’er s.s Thongwa, sth Sept., from Singapore Mrs- Tan Teug Teng, Mrs. Yeo Seng Gab, Messrs. C B. Graburn, T. B Matthews, H. T. H. Schmidt and Tan Kbeam Hock.
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  • 48 5 To-day lOcb Day of Bth Moon. Matsuo’s Cinematograph, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. The Pathescope,” King Street Theatre, 7-30 p.m and 9-30 p m. To-morrow. 11th Day of Bth Moon. Matsuo’s Cinematograph, 7 pm. and 9 p.m. The Pathescope.” King Street Theatre, 7-30 p.m. and 9-30 p.m.
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  • 9 5 English Oriental ...10th Sept. China (Delhi) ...12th
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 436 5 NOTICE OF SALE. BY ORDER OF THE TRANSFEREE, TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, Re NOORDIN ESTATE, On Wed., 16th Sept., 1908, AT 10 30 A.M., The Property of Shaik Shathuck Ally Shaik Meah and Shaik Mohamed Noordin Meah bin Shaik Eusoof. the lawful Executor of the last will of
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    • 305 5 B. I. S. N. CO., LTD. NEW SERVICE. Between Penang, Tongkah, Kopafr, Renong, Victoria Point, Mergui and Tavoy. THE Company’s steamer Bkculra (tiOD Tons) will maintain a regular between the above ports. She has excellent accommodation for first and second class passengers. Next sailing from Penang Tuesday, 8th September, at
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  • 1533 6 The following is Dr. Gnoh Lean Tuck’s letter to the Ma ay Mail on The New China referred to in yosterday’s Echo I much regret that, owing to circumstances over which I had no control, I was unable to deliver the above address before an audience of
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  • 96 6 The following unclaimed letters, parcels and telegram are lying at the General Post Office: Letters. Adler. Mr. Hosburgh, J. Black, H W. Kboon Piying Leum Baillet, M. Kisten Co. Cumberbatch Co. Kunster, G Duce, H. C. Leoni. Mons. Fean, R. A. B. Galloway, H. Moffitt, F.
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  • 125 6 PINAHd. STH SePTEMBE*. {By c iurte»y ot the Chartered Hank.) London Dsmin-i B*:■*-- ..2/3^| t m->nttis’ signt Bin» ..2/4 T 9 5 3 Credit ..2/4*, 3 Documentary ...2/41 aicutt.*, Demand Bank Ra 175$ 3 days’ sigui Pr*.**•■** II 7 Bom Da v. Demand bank 175$ Moulmem, Demand Bank 174$
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  • 187 6 Told .ea! .$65. 3. Pepper(W.C-i-v.' no stock vVhite Pepper $15.25 sellers [Yang Peppei 10. —nominal Cloves (picked) out of season \face 70. —nominal Mace Pickings 58. —buyers Nutmegs llOs 19.50 sales SNo. 1 6.65 sales 2 no stock Basket 3.50 sellers Tapioca Flour 1.80 nominal Copra 6.70 buyers f
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  • 181 6 Penang sth September, 1908 Beef— Soup f*©r oat t* 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 3u Tongue 50 Feet 20 Heart Liver per catty 30 Pork— Pork per catt y 32 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 24 Tongue 30
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  • 18 6 /t> turf yr enaoi/o/uo oiraui iraaing uo. .uia., tv.— w ANTHONY AND ANDERSON, Exchange f Share Broken.
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 40 6 I j&dies who are about to become mothers and those courageous women who uurse 'heir own ohildreu, derive assistance and prevent the heavy drain on their strength, by taking Dusart's Lactophosphate of Lime byrup, which makes bone for the baby.
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    • 168 6 A Balm Indeed. No external application is equal to Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for sore muscles or swollen joints. No matter what may be the cause, this liniment «ill give relief. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents. IN THE GOODS OF MAYNA CHEENA SYED MEERAH, deceased. LL persons having any claims
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    • 124 6 MACKAY’S LIQUElffl WHISKY. MARTELL’S BRANDY. C tester s' Champagne, WROUGHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINGS. L»rge Stock A luraya on Hand. ADAMSON, GIL.FIL.LAN CO., LTD, Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. AGENTS FOK PENANQ F. M. S. IF YOU WANT TO DRINk THE BEST BEER, ORDER “ASAHI,” THE
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  • 1262 7 End of an Amazing Case. The amazing story of a man’s wiles and a woman’s childlike credulity, which was first related in the Echo of the 17th ult, was brought to an end at the Middlesex Sessions on the 8th ult. It will be remembered that
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  • 343 7 INTERESTING CENSUS FACTS. How Long Workers Live. Clergymen and agricultural labourers are by far the longest lived, and the general labourer in industrial districts by far the shortest. These interesting facts, together with statistics showing the liability to death of those engaged in other callings, are brought out
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 760 7 BAXTER Co.’s bE st navy canvas. cvnIUNDS. BUTTERY Co. SON’S HELL-KNOWN extra NAVV CANVAS, No. 0. mbpiunhs. bottbby Co, ilhite Bros. 1 PORTLAND CEMENT, “LION BRAND.” INSURANCES. THE LONDON ASSURANCE CORPORATION. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER A.D. 1720 Sandllands, Buttery <ft Co,, agents. PENANG F. M. 8. BURRELL Co.’s boiled a
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    • 232 7 for sale. CHINESE SCRIBBLING PAPER FOR OFFICE USE, size 12"xl6", Price, $1 per packet of 18Q full sheets. (Can be cut to 12" X 8".) OBTAINABLE AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. 226—*232, Beach Street. “SUNNY SINGAPORE” BY THE Rev. J. A BETHUHE COOK, (Demy Byo., 183 pages, well illustrated.) Price
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    • 45 7 What Everybody Says Must He True. Everybody who Ins used it says Cbamberberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrl cei Remedy never fails to give relief from pains in the stomach or diarrl uei, which is positive proof of its reliability. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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    • 108 7 Grimault and Co.’s Sarsaparilla cleanses the blood from all impurities arising from Scrofula, Eczema, Bad Legs, Skin Diseases. Pimples and Sores. Cheap Week End Excursions to Selangor. First class return tickets will be granted per b.s. Kistna,” timed to leave Penang for Port Swettenham every Saturday afternoon available only for
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 959 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Cv. t Pha U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. BBBIDING AT No. 21a, Penan” Road. NOTICE. riIHE undersigned »eg to inform the public of Penang and the neighbouring Native L States that they have been appointed Agents for Messrs. Ingall Parsons, Clive Co.,
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  • 4409 9  -  [All Rights Reserved.] BY ANNIE S. SWAN, AUTHOR OF Aldersyde,” “Gates of Eden,” “A Lost Ideal,” Love, the Master Key,” Nancy Nicolson,” Mary Garth,” &c., &c. CHAPTER X. The Return. |iM )l„m returned to Southampton in r i )V which timo war had been de*V,?l
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  • 497 9 Anemia Was Sapping This Young Girl’s Strength. She Suffered Constant Pains—Was Always Ailing—Seemed Too Weak To Live. Another Curb in Singapore bt I>r. Williams’ Pink Pills. “I despaired of ever seein» my daughter Clara well again, and that is why it gives me particular
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 130 9 From Mexico. the 'fV^’ 0W P ara ra ph was clipped from a newspaper at Herinosillo, n ..i i lol a part of a letter to the l0 ;'-e r from a friend: “On my last tri| fell Z P ro P erl es on the frontier, my 61 with
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    • 89 9 A Neighbour’s Kindness. > Mr. W. J. Fuller, J. P., storekeeper, Rent delsham, South Australia, writes I was j called to 6ee a neighbour who was suffering 1 from severe cramps and who really thought s be was past help. I gave him three doses > of Chamberlain’s Colic. Cholera
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  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 930 10 JOHN PRTlli, INNER r ii THE PENANG ADVERTISING AGENCY, Hill-Posters and General Advertising Contractors, No. 7, Church Street, Penang, S, S. Telethons No. 303; i Telegrams “PADDY." JJ Bill-Posting and Advertising Work of every description undertaken, and also the deliA ROMANCE OF MODERN MALAYA. IJY J oc,„Ra,„w E ll. PRITCHARD
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