Straits Echo, 7 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. o* $24 Per Annum, PENANG, MONDAY, 7th SEPTEMBER, 1908. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 206.
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      1038 1 ■flANG lee a Co. .3* r m wm -< T' 3S W M i m AEAD& SOLE AGENTS. BASS’S ALE. THE (BANKS fjisTERX SHIPPIMG Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. Company, Lid., (ENGINE WORKS.) Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass Iron Founders. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. .£1,200,000 £1,525,000 £1,200,000 Engineering Appliances Fittings
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      25 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST, if Y C_> *9 Hr > "T 3 CD N <5 >v /OKTO T| AWQ LEE Co,, Sole AMenta*
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    The "Gold Brick."
    1202 2 AN ANCIENT SWINDLE. Will there ever come a time in the near or far future when the common swindler will at last find his occupation gone, and education and experience shall at last triumph over human credulity 9 It may be so, but the progress to that
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      54 2 Whooping Cough. This is a vei v dangerous ditease unless properly treated, but all danger may be avoided by giving Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It liquifies the tough mucus, making it easier to expectorate, keeps the cough loose, and makes the paroxysms of coughiug lets frequent and less severe. The (ieorgu
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      479 2 Prof. Schmidt prefers Gonosan (SantalKawa Riedel’s) to any other preparation of Santalwood oil. Although he used the drug in more than 20 cases, he has never observed any signs of nausea, flatulency, nephritic pains, pruritus nor skin eruptions. Cheap Week End Excursions to Selangor. First class return tickets will be
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      2082 2 KTOTICE. 1TAKE NOTICE that I have this day rBVoked the power of attorney, dated ibe 17th day of August, 1907, made by my attorney, Carpen Chetty, in favour of Shokalingam Chetty, relating to the business of my firm Pana Meyna Mevna.” Dated at Penang ibis 2nd day of September, 1908.
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    39 3 Vessel* I t n rr, Agent» Due Oriental (Colombo A G.&Co. lOtbSept. A. A pear (Singapore A.A. A.Co. 11th Delhi Singapore A.G.&Co. 12th Deifflinger Singapore B.M.&Co. 16th Zieten Colombo B M &Co. 17th Keeiuun jSirgapore W.M.ACo. 18th
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    SAILINGS.
    39 3 Ye**rlu For A unit* Ler v** Oriental Singapore Ca’cutta A.G &Co. Sept. A. A pear A.A.A Co. Delhi Colombo A G &Co. Deiffl'nger Colombo IB M ACo. Zieten Singapore B M ACo. Keeinun Liverpool W.M.ACo. 1 1 1
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      ARRIVALS.
      200 3 Hye Leontj, Br. s.s., 296, Treweeke. 6th Sept., Teluk Anson, sth Sept., Gen.— K. O. Jin Ho, Br. s.s., 110, Wright, 6th Sept, Langkat, sth Sept., Gen.—E. S. Co., Ltd. Petrel, Br. s.s., 124, Allan, 6th Sept Asaban, sth Sept., Gen.—E. S. Co., Ltd. Malaya, Ger. s.s., 348, Reeken,
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      DEPARTURES.
      40 3 7th September. Padang, for Batu Bahra. Canton, for Dindings and Teluk Anson. Solfond, for Rangoon. Kum Sang, for Calcutta. G. Apcar, for Singapore, China and Japan. Flying Fish, for Port Weld and Taiping. Tong Chay Un, for Batu Bahra.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      102 3 Fo* Asaban—Per Petrel, to-morrow, 1 p.m. TraDg and Pang Nga—Per Deli, tomorrow, 1 p.m. Langkat—Per Jin Ho, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Deli and Langsa—Per De Koek, tomorrow, 1 p.m. Batu Bahra—Per Sree Bangka, tomorrow, 1 p.m. Tongkah, Kopah, Renong, Mergui and Tavoy—Per Bhadra, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Pulau Langkawi and
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    365 3 Per P. and O. s.s. Britannia, connecting with the Oriental at Colombo, due at Penang on 10th Sept. To PenanJ: (fiom 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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      909 3 fjfl, Steam wavigaupn uoy. te ,l Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward. n„udal connecting with Britannia A 1° Mooltan do do Homeward. od 8 K ye V* >> Delhi China Moldavia m Steamer. Connecting with S.S. Due London. fe.pl. 12 Mki 26 Malta Oct 10 Devanha 24 Delta Vor. 7
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      397 3 (S HIPPIK G.) vm HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. FREIGHT SERVICE. Next Sailings for Singapore, China and Japan. s.B. Suevia 11th September, 1908. Next Sailings Homeward. VIA COLOMBO. 8.8. Spezia for Dunkirk, Antwerp and Hamburg 20th September. 1908. Taking cargo at through Rates to Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Copenhagen Lisbon, Oporto, London, Liverpool, Glasgow,
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    The Straits Echo.
    95 4 JiMtice HatUflM everybody and }iutice alone- Bmonon, PahUahoil dally (except Sunday».) AT TH CRITERION PRESS, Lid., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY LOCAL (24 per anunm OUTBTATIONH Postage Kxtra MAIL iDITION (Poet Free) (15 OAHLK ADDRF33 Echo— Penang.” Telephone No. 343. All bo*lDesi> commanlcaftonH should be
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    TITLES FOR SALE.
    599 4 A Chinese gentleman rejoicing in the name of Si Phong Theng is at present in British North Borneo awaiting further enquiries by the Governor as to his mission and antecedents. He represents himself as being a “Lieutenant Colonel of the Chinese Navy,” a title which is impressive
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    The Late Mrs. Lim Saing.
    347 4 The funeral of tbe late Mrs. Lim Saing, mother of the late Mr. Lim Kek Chuan, took place yesterday morning at 10 o’clock, when tbe remains of tbe deceased lady were removed from No. 40, Muntri Street, for interment at the Mount Erskine Cemetery. Tbe
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    The Police Courts.
    101 4 {Before Mr. Scott Theft. Four cases of petty theft were tried this morning by Mr Scott. In one case the defendant were discharged but in the other three they were all found guilty and sentenced to terms of imprisonment rauging from seven to fourteen days. Voluntarily Causing
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    41 4 Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at ?65-62y, buyers no sellers, and at Singapore (refit:* I) at 165 75, buvers no sellers. Opium is quoted to day at $760 and Rangoon rice at $166 per c<vau.
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    Outward English Mail.
    370 4 'I he Royal Mail steamer Oriental, having left Colombo at 6 p m. bn Saturday last, is expected to arrive here at 4 p in. on Wednesday, and will loave for Singapore, China and Japan at 7 p.m. the same day. A meesiug of the Muslim Society
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    Government Gazette.
    838 4 The Government Gazette of September 4, I* contains the following items of informa- tion His Majesty the King has approved of the appointment of Mr. M. R. Thorutou to be Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council of the Straits bettlements during 8 the absence of Mr. A. R.
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
    1913 4 ORDINARY MEETING. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 f Present. His Excellency the Governor Sir John Anderson, K.C.M.o. His Excellency Major-Gen. T, Perrott, C.B., O.C.THon. Capt. Young (Col. Secretary). Hon. W. G. Maxwell (Act. Attorney-General). i Hon. J. O. Antlionisz (Col. Treasurer). Hon. A. Murray (Col. Engineer.) Hon. Tan Jiak Kim.
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Rifle Shooting.
      86 4 (Echo Special The P. R. A. Bisle r Taiping, 7th September.— Fj np ther again favoured the Perak p?' Association’s Bisley. K The Osborne Shield has been wo laipmg with a score of sk; b J scored 538 and wab placed second Pol Mr. Harper won the Loke
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      The Cotton Industry.
      81 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Operatives Opposed to the Reduclim, London ,th Septeinber.-Tke e,„pl„ v m the cotton trade have been notified ibat £e 5 per cent reduction in the wa S e» beam on the 19th September, and tha, reduclon. 0 1 lf do not accept the A
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      Austria and Italy.
      80 4 (Supplied by Reuter In Complete Accord. Loudon, 6th September.— A eommunum issued from Yanua states that the interview between Baron Alois von Aehrenthal Austrian Foreign Minister, and Signor Tittoni, Italian Foreign Minister, proved the accord between Ausiria and Italy on all questions concering the two allied states.
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      King Edward.
      20 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Returns from the Continent. Loudon, 6*h September.—King Edward has returned to L ndon from Marieubad.
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      Morocco.
      36 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Rout of Abdul Aziz’s Army. London, 7th September— A telegram from Tangier states that, the rp-formed remnant of Abdul Aziz’s army has been routed. The commander has takeu refuge in the mountains
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      Aeronautics.
      20 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) French Airship’s Flight. Loudon, 7th September.—The French military airship made a successful flight of 6| hours.
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      Bulgaria.
      44 4 (Supplied by lieuter.) Discontent with the (iOTermnent. London, 7th September.—A telegram from Sofia states that there are strong symptoms of discontent at the Government’s failure to express Bulgarian feeling with regard to tbe events in Turkey. The Prime Minister has been sharply criticised.
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    The Pahang Murder.
    238 4 All the Accused Captured. The latest information in regard to the Pahang tragedy, is to tbe effect that all those believed to have been concerned in tbe murder of Dr. Barrack have been arrested, and are now in jail. There were ten in all, hut one has
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    RIFLE SHOOTING.
    2607 5 the p. r. A. bisley. Special Correspondent supplements ur of Saturday on the results of at Tai P in b writin g as First Day. Taiping, Saturday. Perak R'fle Association’s Annual j* fi)U i me need this morning in fine B iS e r The shooting conditions were
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    F. M. S. Tin.
    102 5 Tbe output from the Sereudah Hydraulic I Tin Mines for the month of August, was Piculs 332.82 of undressed ore. The mine manager writes The reduced output is due to tbe scarcity of water. Up to the 24th iDst. we were only able to work half
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    The Colony's Trade.
    108 5 We have received from the Superintendent of tbe Government Printing Office the return of Imports and Exports for tbe quarter ended June 30, which shows decreased trade iu each of the three settlements, as compared with the corresponding period of last year. The imports for tha 2nd
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    Renong Dredging Company, Limited.
    454 5 The Renong Dredging Co., It l was registered in London ou July 30th, by Linklater and C0.,2. Bond Court, Walbrook, E. C. Capital, £30,000, iu 25,000 Preference shares of £1 each, 6 321 “A” and 13 679 “B” Deferred shares of 5s each. Objects To acquire
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    Passengers.
    242 5 Arrived. Par a s. Palitana, 6rh S a pt., from Singa- pore The Hon’ble John Turner. Per eB. Malaya, 6th Sept., from Deli Mr 6. Wolferston, Mrs. Jamieson, Mrs Macbeth, Miss Parkins, Mr. F. J. Hallifax, Mr. R. Scott, Mr. J. Stark, Mr. Jalass, Mr. Halley, Mr. Ben Hur.
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    FIXTURES.
    70 5 To-day 12th Dav of Bth Moon. Ladies’ Rifle Club Practice Shcot, 4 30 p.m. Town Baud, Esplanade, 9 p.m. Matsuo’s Cinematograph, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. The Patbescope,” King Street Theatre, 7-30 p.m and 9-30 p ui. To-morrow. 13th Day of Bth Moon. Town Band, Goif Club, 6 to
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    MAILS DUE.
    17 5 English Oriental ...10th Sept China (Delhi v ...12th China Derjjlinger ...16th German i Zieteni ...17th
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    THE MOON.
    18 5 O Full Moon Sept. 10th Last Quarter 17th O New Moon 25th First Quarter Oct. 3rd
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    37 5 P. O. SAILINGS. >i.iii Service Outwards. Homkwards Oriental 10 Sept, j Delhi 1 i Sept Delta 24 j Malta 26 Lxtra Service. Outward-» Homkwa*»* Sumatra 15 Se> t. Nyanza 19 Sept Poowi 29 i Nore 16 Oct,
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      81 5 A Neighbour’s Kindness. Mr W. J Fuller. J. P., storekeeper, Rendelsham, South Australia, writes “I was called to see a neighbour who was suffering from severe cramps and who really thought he was past help. I gave him three doses of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Piarrhoea Remedy, and in a
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      140 5 B. I. S. N. CO., LTD NEW SERVICE. Between Penang, Tongkah, Kopah, Renong, Victoria Point, Mergui and Tavoy. Company’s steamer Bhadra (000 JLTons) will maintain a fortnightly service between the above ports. She has excellent accommodation for fiist and second class passengers. Next sailing from Penang:— Tuesday. September, at 4
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      289 5 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. THE next Ordinary Meeting of the Muni* cipal Commissioners will be held at tb© Municipal Office at 3-30 p.m. on Thursday* the 10th instant. L. A. Cotjtier BIGGS. Secretary. DO NOT BE DECEIVED. PGO TO THE H “PATHESCOPE," r KING STREET THEATRE HALL. The Veri-best Show in Town.
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    The Shipping Conference.
    1196 6 What it has Done for Singapore. "A well-qualified shipping man writes to the Free Press as follows on the subject of the Shipping Conference:— Much has been said of the evil and something of the good, that the combination of the Shipping Companies for the purpose of
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    In Lighter Vein.
    604 6 Skm: Pa, why does Mr. Ring say his head is as clear as a bell Pa: Because there is nothing in it but his tongue.” Prison-warder: “We try to give every inmate work with which he is familiarWhat’s your trade?” New Prisoner I’m a professional pedestrian.” Little
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    EXCHANGE.
    114 6 Pbnano, 7th Skptbmbeb. (By ourtety oj the Chartered Hank.) London Demand Banv ..2/3s® months’ signi ..2/4-^ 3 Credit ..2/4,*, 3 Documentary ...2/4 Calcutta, Demand Bam; Rs 175$ 3 days’ sight Private 177 Bombay. Demand Bank 175$ Mouiinein, Demand Bank 174$ 3 days’ sight Privat** 177 Madras, Demand Bank 175$
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    PRODUCE.
    180 6 Jold leaf $65. B.Pepper( W.O‘*ani •■lib»..» ino stock White Pepper $15.25 sellers IYang Pepper 10. —nominal Cloves (picked) out of season Mace 70. nominal Mace Picking» 58. —buyers Nutmegs lilts 19.50 sales No. 1 6.65 tales Sugar 2 no stock Banket 3.50 sellers Tapioca Flour 1.80 nominal Copra...- 6.70
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    MARKET PRICES.
    178 6 Penang. 7th September 1008. Bbkk— fts. Soup per call* 12 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Men 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 3u Tongue 60 Feet 15 Heart 30 Liver per catty 30 Pork— Pork per catty 32 Pig’s Hea<l 2 > Feet 24 Tongue
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    SHARES.
    137 6 19— 104.7 4 50 10.6 75 6.50 9 6.75 *9 6 9.75 10.75 £H 7.75 ’V 12/7.50 6.50 "4/. 137 75, 209.50 9 50 36 50 7.50 10.25 11.25 $6 $ll 10- $lO. 3—s3. $l9 3 50 $3.50 3, $3 $lO $475 4 7514 50 7.25 $7.25 10.*****25 8
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      122 6 MACKAY’S LIQiraWHISKY. KARTELL'S BRANDY. C/es/ers’ Champagne. jWROUCHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINGS. L&rge EtooiK iilvwityß on fi2»nd, ADAMSON, GILFILLAN CO., LTD. Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. AGENTS FOR PE NANO F. M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Sandilands, Buttery Co BORDEN'S PEERLESS
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    Fire Scenes.
    1036 7 MR. W. CHURCHILL AS FIREMAN. Historic Mansion Burnt Down. M.P.’s Save Priceless Valuables From the Flames. Exciting scenes, in which Mr. Winston Churchill, m.p., placed a prominent part, occurred during a destructive fire, which burned down two-thirds of Burley-on-tbe-Hiil, near Oakham, a beautiful and historic mansion, full of
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    Japan’s Famous Mountain.
    93 7 In view of the remarkable increase in recent years in the number of persons climbing the famous Mount Fuji iu Japan a telephone service is now being established between the top and the foot of tbe mountain. Also, in view of the large influx of foreigners expected
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    Transformation of the Mango.
    93 7 The mango has undergone a wondrous change in the last century, but it was not British gardeners who made the improvements. The native land of the mangosteen is unknown, though in the Malay Peninsula and Borneo various wild species very nearly akin are found. Mangosteens will
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    A Ghastly Commodity.
    100 7 The steamer Wray Castle which left Manila recently for New Yoik. took with her a cargo of incipient rats, hut there was nothing of the rodent about them. She carried a consignment of Chinese human hair, gruesomely stated to have been clipped from the hpads of decapitated
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    Progress in Acheen.
    103 7 Reports from Acheen tell of several changes for the better under the new order of things The forced labour required by Government from the Acbinese has b*>en reduced to twenty-four days’ service yearly— many classes of the population being exempted. I'he sy-tem of government has been reorganised,
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    No More Chinese Sailors.
    176 7 Speaking at a meeting of the National S lilors’ and Firemen’s Union, held at the Garrick Tavern,Leman-street, London, last month, Mr. J. Havelock Wilson, m.p, announced that fiom October 3 next, every Chinaman seeking employment on a British ship in tbt Uuited Kingdom would be required,
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      1023 7 BAXTER Co.’s best navy canvas. si NDILAM>S, BUTTERY Co. DAVID CORSAR S SON’S WELL-KNOWN EXTRA NAVY CANVAS, No. 0. SANMLANDS. BUTTERY Co, Join Bazley White k Bros,’ PORTLAND CEMENT, “LION BRAND/’ Saudi In rids, Buttery Co., AGENTS. At F. M. S. BURRELL Co.’s BOILED RAW LINSEED OILS, FAINTS A TURPENTINE
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      43 7 What Everybody Says Must Be True. Everybody who his used it says Cbamberberlain’a Colic. Cholera aud Diarrhoea Remedy never fails to give relief from pains iD the stomach or diarrhoei, which is positive proof of its reliabdity. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents-
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      128 7 From Mexico. The following paragraph was clipped from the El Sol. a newspaper at Hermosillo, Mexico, it being a part of a letter to the publisher from a friend "On my last trip to my properties on the frontier, my beast fell with me to the ground, wounding me badly,
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      1219 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha, U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. BBBIDIK4 AT No. 21a, Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel, 6 rntha TEA .4 V TEA SOLE AGENTS FOR PENANG, PATERSON, SIMONS Co., Ltd. 3NTOTICE. THE undersigned »eg to inform
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    Prize Beauties.
    906 9 rnVELY FOLKESTONE LADIES IN competition. Keen Voting. ?g TX y Gnus Who Will Compete \gainst Continental Rivals. r kestone was pluming itself yesterday, IDma paper ‘>f the 9tb ult.., ou being l8t talked about seaside town in the JLom. And not without cause. For the previous eveuiug it.
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    Redhills, Ltd.
    1168 9 Meeting of Shareholders. The third ordinary general meeting of the 1 shareholders of Kedbills Tin Mining Company, Ltd., was held at Redruth last month, Mr. Jas. VVickett presiding. The directors in tbeii report said, Iu the last annual report there was shown an in- debteduesH of the company
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    Bazaar Workers.
    872 9 How Profits Are Made. A LADY SPECULATOR. Remarkable Revelations. An interesting sidelight on how charity bazaars in the West-end of London are run, and what percentages are paid for personal services to those who take active part in arranging them, was shown in a case heard last month
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    The China Mutual Life.
    1544 9 From the usual disappointing dismal tale of disillusionment which has followed the inauguration of so many Shanghai institutions in recent years, says an editorial iu the China Gazette, it is refreshing to turn to one which presents such features of health and expansion as that of
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    Tekka, Ltd.
    480 9 Excellent Prospects. The first ordinary general me°ting of the shareholders in Tekka, Limited, was held at Redruth Ust, month, the chair being occupied bv Mr. James Wickett The directors reported that, up to the end of the company’s financial year the laving of the hydraulic plant had not.
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    New Gopeng.
    265 9 Pro lit of Over £7,00«. Mr. James Wickett presided at the fifth ordiuary general meeting ofthe shareholders of New Gopeng. Ltd., held in London last month, when the directors reported that the accounts showed a profit of £7,366 145., making, with the balance brought, forward, <£4.886 1 Is.
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    Education in Java.
    232 9 Chinese Refusal of Dntch Offer to Baild Schools. H. E. Tuan-fang, Viceroy of the two KuaDg provinces iu Chiua, has received a letter from the Chinese settled in Java on the subject of the education of Chinese in that country. A translation of this is given by
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    Last Year's Shipping Casualties.
    222 9 The summary of vessels totally lost, condemned, etc, published by Lloyd’s Register, slvnvs that the gross reduction in the effective mercantile mariue of the world in 1907 amounted to 868 vessels, of 851,224 tons, exclusive of vessels of less than 100 tons, an increase of 62
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    Singapore's Health Statistics.
    146 9 The mortality report of the Registrar of Births and Deaths. Singapore, states that 246 persona died in Singapore during the week ended August 29, the death t ate being equal to 47 20 per thousand of the estimated population. Altogether, 184 Chinese died—l4s males and 39 females—34
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    Insurance Co. and Earthquake.
    100 9 The important question of the liability of the Scottish Union and National Fire Insurance Company to make good losses by fire at Kingston, Jamaica, on the occasion of the terrible earthquake in January. 1907, has been decided after several days’ bearing by the Judicial Committee of
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      40 9 A Balm Indeed. Ur] X erna a PPhcation is equal to Cham--4111 s Pain Balm (or sore muscles or n\ D Dt8 mat t- er what may be the OtorpnT* ment W >H eive relief. The OWn dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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      43 9 According to all accounts wo have the assurance that Gonosan is one of the most valuable discoveries of modern pharmacology and is far ahead of all preparations of Copaiba, Cubebs, etc. It is the safest aud most successful. At all Chemists and Dealers.
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      43 9 What Everybody Says Must Be True. Everybody who has used it says Cbamberberlain’a Colic. Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy never fails to give relief from pains in the stomach or diarrhoea, which is positive proof of its reliability. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents-
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      977 10 r m JOHN MARTIN, MINER M Telephone No. 303; A ROMANCE OF MODERN MALAYA. BY OLIVER ASHWELL, I AUTHOR OF TaJes of the Fen," Chronicle» of the Carburettor Club," “In Peril in Penang," etc. PRICE 50 CENTS. MAT BE HAD AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltl. 226, 232. Reach Street. Penang.
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