Straits Echo, 27 November 1908

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    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 6. $24 Per Annum, PENANG, FRIDAY, 27th NOVEMBER, 1908. Slagle Copy, 10 cents. No. 274.
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      937 1 GUINNESS’S STOUT. m :c <2 fU m rr Xb Y r' "1 K =c 03 '■<3 A N O *aiv s,ssva THE (BANKS EASTERN SHIPPING Company, Lid., (ENGINE WORKS.) Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass Iron Founders. Engineering Appliances Fittings in Stock. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER.
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      29 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. mm J* T 7 s 2k <0 > a CD to A l 'h £d m rOKTO TIANQ LEE A Co., Sole Agent*.
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    The Last Edict of Emperor Kuang Hsu.
    412 2 The following; Edict, issued by the late Emperor when he knew his recovery was impossible, has beeu received by all the Chinese paperß in Hongkong Since my accession to the Throne of this extensive Empire, I have been brought up and educated under
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    The Last Edict of the Empress-Dowager.
    521 2 The Last Edict of the EmpressDowager. "With Satisfaction <o the Grave.” On the I5tb November the Empress Dowager had the following e■ ict issued I, not very vntuous though I have been, had the fortune of being received >n favour of His la'e Majesty Emperor IJsien Feng Ultimately tho Emperor
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    PENANG TURF CLUB. JANUARY MEETING, 1909.
    1049 2 FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 26th January. 1. —The Maiden Plate. Value $500. A Race for Maiden Horses Weight as per scale reduced 14 lbs. AH horses imported into the Straits or F. M. S. as Subscription Griffins at a price not exceeding $400 allowed 7
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      70 2 A Good Household Liniment. When a bottle of Cbambeilaiu’s Pain Balm la kept in the bouse, the puns of burns un<l wealds inav be pr< mpily relieved, cuth and hiuises quickly healed, swellings promptly reduc'd and rbeumat ism nuti neuralgia robbid of tleir terrors, lu fact, for the household »11
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      581 2 An Infallible Remedy. No matter how severe an attack of diarrhoea may be, Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhea i Remedy never fails to give relief. You canuot afford to be without it. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents h Cheap Week End Excursions to c< Selangor. 1 First class return
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      375 2 Entries Close at 5 p. m. on Thursday, 14th January (except for Race 3, Second Day, and Race 8, Third Day, which close as stated); Handicaps for First Day will be published on or before Monday, 18th January, 1909. A penalty of 7 lb. is incurred in a handicap by
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      953 2 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that the books containing the Annual Valuations of and rates imposed on all buildings and lands situated within the Municipality of George Town, Penang, for the year 1909, are open to the inspection of Ratepayers at the Municipal Office, daily on week days between
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    32 3 Ves gels Fro in Agents This Delta Oceana P. Ludwig Derfflmger Somali Colombo Singapore Singapoie Colombo Singapore A.G &Co. A. B. B.M &Co. A.G.ACo. 3rd Dec. 5th 8th 10th 11th
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    SAILINGS.
    24 3 Vessels For Aijents Lewes Delta Singapore A.G.ACo. Dec. Oceana Colombo A.G.ACo. P. Ludwig Colombo B.M.ACo. Deifflmger Singapore B.M.ACo. Somali Colombo A .G ACo.
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      70 3 Carlyle, Br. s.s., 331, Treweeke, 26th Not., Teluk Anson, 25th Not., Gen. —Kwong On Perak, Br. s.s, 258, Crichton, 26th Not., Deli, 25th Not., Gen—E. S. Co., Ltd. Astyanax, Br. s.s., 3,021, Maclian, 27th Not., LiTerpool, 24th Oct., Gen«—W. M. Co. Kiitna, Br. s.s., 524. Learmont, 27th Not., Singapore,
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      DEPARTURES.
      58 3 27th Novbmbbr. Sappho, for Tongkah. Tong Chay Un, for Trang. Sree Bangka, for Batu Bahra. Ban Whatt Soon, for Tongkah. Perak, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Rotorua, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Carlyle, for Teluk Anson. Mambang, for Pulau Laogkiwi and Setul. Un Pen/, for Pulau Langkawi, Perils and
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      MAILS CLOSE
      88 3 Fom Madras, taking mails for Europe, etc., Tia Bombay—Per Thongwa, to-morrow, 10 a.m. Pangkalan Brandan—Per Petrel, tomorrow, 1 p.m. Deli—Per Perak, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Batu Bahra—Per Padang, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Teluk Ansou—Per Cornelia, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Langsa.T- Semawe, Segli, Olehleh, Pulo Weh, Padang and Batavia—Per Reael, tomorrow, 3
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    494 3 Per P. and O. s.s. India, connecting with the steamer Delta at Colombo, due at Penang on 3rd Dec- To Penang (from London, Nov. 6) Mr. and Mrs. W. Napier, Mr. and Mrs. A. Robertson. To Singapore (from London) Mr. A. J. Cowdrey, Mr. G. W.
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      773 3 P. 0. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Ontward. l)cc. 3 Delta connecting' with India it 17 Assaye do Victoria Homeward. THROUGH STEAMED TO LONDON. 8.8. Macedonia March 26. FARES BY MAIL STEAMERS. lit Olnsa lad Ola» I'o London by 8e» £66 £44 l’o Marseilles *r Gibraltar
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      405 3 (S HIPPING.) HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. FREIGHT SERVICE. Next Sailings for Singapore, China and Japan. Next Sailings Homeward. VIA COLOMBO. 8. a, Scnejambia, 3rd December, 1908, for Havre and Hamburg. Taking cargo at through Rates to Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Copenhagen Lisbon, Oporto, London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Marseilles, Trieste, Genoa, Ports in the Levant,
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    The Straits Echo.
    93 4 i oxiice latisflef everybody and Joetice alene Kohltxhnd dally lexoopt HnnrtayO »r tb CRITERION PRESS, Lid., No. 226—232. Beach Street. Penang PRICE: DAILY LOCAL s«♦ nnnnn. OUTSTATIONB l’ostA*re Kiir» MAIL «mTION (Poet rree) $l5 OAKLB ADDRESS Echo—Penang." Telephone No. 343 H,B.— All bnelneee rornmnnlcntlons ehonld be nddreeeed
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    LED HORSES.
    479 4 For some reason or other the by* law for led horses, which came into operation so long ago as 1001, was allowed to fall into disuse, and we are glad to see that the Municipal Commissioners are taking steps to enforce an injunction which will help materially towards
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    700 4 The following business in t.in has been 1 done to-day Penang 1 Straits Trading Co., 3 buyers, no sellers Penang Tin Exchange, 25 tons at 68.65 Eastern Smelting Co., 75 69. Singapore: Straits Trading Co., 2 0 69.12| Total 303 tons. Tin is qnoted in
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    SUPREME COURT.
    728 4 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice Fisher.) Murder. The hearing of the cese in which seven Javanese —four men and three women—were concerned in the murder of a Chinaman. was resumed yesterday afternoon. Mr. J. Paul. Manager of the Batu Kawan Estate, being unavoidably absent owing to illness, his
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    The District Court.
    126 4 (Before Judge Wolferstan.) Desertion. Mohamed Noor, P. C. 49. was yesterday sentenced to six months’ R I. for deserting from the Penang Police Force on or about the 23rd March, 1908. We bear that Mr. G. C. Hart, Financial Adviser to the Kedah Government, is now in
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      France.
      82 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Navy Estimates. London, 26th November.—The Fiench Chamber is discussing the Navy Estimates. M. Picard, Minister of Marine, was .cheered after his speech forecasting reforms m the administration and improvement in the artillery. Regiments and Artillery Increased. London, 27th November.—The French Army Committee have adopted the
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      The Licensing Bill.
      44 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Liberals Exasperated. London, 27th November.—The Liberal papers are exasperated over the action of the House of Lords \*ith regard to the Licensing Bill. The Daily News urges the swamping of the Lords by the creation of new Peers.
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      Lord Roberts’ Motion.
      47 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Feasibility of Invading Britain. London, 26th November.—Discussion on the debate in the House of Lords continues briskly in Germany. Numerous technical articles by military experts have been published, expressing varying opinions as to the feasibility of an invasion of Great Britain.
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      New York Athletics.
      74 4 (Supplied hi/ Reuter.) Dorando Wins the Marathon Race. London. 26th November —Dorando beat Hayes in the Marathon Rtoo at New York. He was a few feet ahead throughout, and won by sixty yards [lt will be remembered that at the Olympic games last July Dorando, who finished
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      Japan.
      22 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Death of Minister at Spain. London, 26th November. —The Japanese Minister at Spain has died at San Sebastian.
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      The Balkan Crisis.
      28 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Austria's ThreatLondon, 27th November. —Unless the boycott ceases before the 2nd December the Austrian Ambassador will quit Constantinople on a prolonged holiday.
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      Russia.
      33 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Proposed Loan. London, 27th November —The Government is introducing a Bill in the Duma authorising a loan of 450 million roubles, t will be discussed with closed doors.
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      The “Sardinia” Fire.
      36 4 (Supplied by lteuter.) European Passengers Saved. London, 27th November. —All the European rassengers by tbe Papayanai 1D ®t Sardinia, which caught fire one mile ou si Malta, were saved, with the exception <» child.
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    The Planters’ Association of Malaya.
    138 4 The next meeting of the above Asn<« i will be held at 10 a.m. on the 6th p r 1 the Sungei Tjong Club, Seremban. The following are the Agenda:— 1. Minutes of meetings of Oct. <>tl 18 2 h To consider the replies fr
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      513 4 o\ I EVERV ONE TO KNOW, We can supply you with a BRAND NEW piano of first-class make: For a Small Cash Deposit, and a smaller payment each month. Several pianos, returned from hire, in new condition, to be sold on advantageous terms, NEW PIANOS for hire from $lO per
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      25 4 The first violent inflammatory symptoms quickly disappear after treatment with Riedel’s Qonosan Capsules. No better preparation now on the market. Certified by the leading Specialists.
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    The Police Courts.
    3099 5 {Before Mr. Brown.) THE CASE OF ASSAULT AGAINST AN A. S. P. Accused Discharged. Mr. George Savi, Assistant Superintendent of Police, was yesterday charged-with voluntarily causing hurt to one Teoh ChoDg Si on or about the 8th September, 1908. Mr. J. F. Wreford appeared for the complainant,
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    Municipal Commission.
    991 5 ORDINARY MEETING. An Ordinary Meeting of the Municipal Commission was held at the Municipal Offices yesterday afternoon, when the following gentlemen were present Mr. F. J. Hullifax (President), Mr. L. H. Clayton, Mr. J. W. Hallifax, Mr. Lim Eu Toh and Mr. Lim Cheng Teik. with Dr. Park
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      THE REV. PYKETT’S ARRIVAL.
      115 5 To the Editor op the Straits Echo. Sir, With reference to the paragraph in your vesterday’s issue regarding the arrival of the Rev. G. F. Pykett, I beg to point out that ♦he launch, flying the colours of the A. C. S Union, was specially hired
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    China's Regent.
    51 5 The New Emperor’s Title. The Peking correspondent of the Singapore Union Times wires Prince Ching, on hearing of the death of ♦lie late Empress-Dowager, suddenly fell unconscious, remaining so for several hours, till he was revived by foreign doctors. The New Emperor reigns under the name of Soen
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    Passengers.
    84 5 Arrived Per s.s, Kistna, 27th Nov., from Singapore Mr. and Mrs. J R. Hanity. Messrs. F- H. Cooke and J. L.. Travis. From Port Swettenham Capt. Neilson. Messrs. R- AYoung and Lim Chiu Seng. Departed. Per s.s. De Kock. 28th Nov., for Deli Mr. and Mrs. Loo Guen Tean.
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    FIXTURES.
    77 5 To-day 4th Dav of 11th Moon. Town Rmd. Esplanade, 6 to 7 p.m. Reel Practice, Town Hall, 6 to 8 p.m. The New Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Campbell Street and Penang Road, 7-30 p.m. and 9-30 p.m. To-morrow. sth Day of 11th Moon. Meeting of Moslem Community to discuss
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    MAILS DUE.
    17 5 English {Delta) ...3rd Dec. China Oceana) ...5th iHmu l Prinz Ludwig) ...8th German Derfflinger ...10:h
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      92 5 An Inquiry Answered. A gentleman at Bembesi, Rhodesia, writes to inquire where Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy can be procured. He says he has learned of the good effects resulting from its use, and as children in that locality are often subject to coughs, he desired to give it a trial. This
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      159 5 Riedel's Gonosan is not unpleasant to take and is not attended by those distressing byeffects which so often accompany the use of balsams and Santal oils. It has secured unqualified praiso from tfio lea dint? Sr*eoialists. NOTICE THE usual monthly sale of Pawnbrokers’ forfeited pledges for sums exceeding $lO will
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      611 5 THE NEW MODEL PIANOS by COLLARD COLLARD are constructed on the most advanced principles and possess Complete Metal Framing Perfected Overstrung Scale Compass of 7 aud 7} Octaves; and Improved Check Action, with under Dampers; so regulated and adjusted as to ensure a perfect repetition. The prices are, considering the
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    Penang Nursing Association.
    1642 6 The following are the constitution and rules of the Penang Nursing Association passed at the meeting on Wednesday:— Constitution. 1. The Association shall bo called tLe Penang Nursing Association 2. The object of the Association is to provide skilled Nursiog for patients at their residences. 3. The
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    EXCHANGE.
    117 6 I’lNANO, 27th NOVEMBER (by cc mriety of tk* «'I*'- London Demand 3*.»* i. months’ surh» 4-, 3 Liedit 3 Documenrarv OatcuMa. Demand Bank lis X days’ sigut I’rwai* 176 Bombay. Daman 1 Bank 174# Mouhnein. Demand Bank l‘«|4 X days’ sigut Pn»«»* 176 Madras, Demand Bank n i 4ays’
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    PRODUCE.
    182 6 Gold leaf $65.20 B. Pepper* W.C<w*i 31b*.-H no stock White Pepper $15.50 buyers Trang Pepper 10 95 sales Clove» t picked) out of season Mace 71. —sales Mace Picking* 61- sales Nut.mek’» 119» 18 sales No i 6.65 tales i no slock Ba»k«v 3.65 sellers Tapiocn 'r our 1.65
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    MARKET PRICES.
    184 6 Pbnawo, 27th Novsmbeb, 1908. Bbbk 't*Soup pet catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 32 Tougut* 48 Feel Heart 30 Liver per catty 30 Pork Pork pe> cat tv 32 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 24 Tongue 30 Mutto*
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    SHARES.
    688 6 1905 1904 1905 1903 1906 1904 1905 1906 1905 1906 1906 1906 1906 1906 1907 1905 1906 1903 1906 1906 1904 1898 1906 1903 1907 1904 1904 1903 1907 1907 1898 1901 1865 1905 1883 1901 1899 1907 1907 1890 1887 150.000 £30,000 150,000 70,000 150.000 12,000 75.000 35,000
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      66 6 Children in the Home. Small children are always a source of anxiety to parent8. Coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough at luck tl;e little ones and serioub illness results almost before they are aware of it. One tiial of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for these troubles will prove its efficiency and
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      44 6 Something for the Children. The purity of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has loug been an established fact. Give it to the little ones. It contains no opium or other harmful drug and wdl cure their cough?, colds and croup. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents
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      124 6 MACKAY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY. The Whisky of Connoisseurs. Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. AGENTS FOK PF.NANQ& F. M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.’ GIN IN RED CASES. SandUatids, Buttery <S Co WROUCHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINGS. Large Stock Always on Hand. ADAMSON, C1LF1LLAN 3b CO., DTP,
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    Foundling Romance.
    377 7 Workhouse Orphans Adopted bj Wealthy Couple. There is an interesting romance behind the decision of the Marylebone Guardians to accede to a request for the adoption of two of its tiniest foundlings. About a year ago a baby boy, apparently about six montbsold, was found abandoned in Seymour-st.,
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    The Perfect Woman.
    356 7 Miss Kuhne Beveridge, an American sculptor, has travelled 25,000 miles to find a perfectly beautiful woman as a model for her Venus, and, after an exhaustive search, awards the palm for Gfcreek perfection of form naturally perhaps—to her own country women. She claims that the American woman
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      1257 7 BAXTER Co.’s BEST NAVY CANVAS. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. DAVID CORSAR SON’S WELL-KNOWN EXTRA NAVY CANVAS, No. 0. SANDILANDS. BUTTERY CoBazley Unite Bros,’ PORTLAND CEMENT, “LION BRAND.” Sand Hands buttery <£ Co AGENTS. PENANG F. M. 8. BURRELL Co.’s BOILKD RAW LINSEED OILS, PAINTS TURPENTINE INSURANCE S. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE
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      201 7 An Inquiry Answered, A gentleman at Bembesi, Rhodesia, writes to inquire where Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy can be procured. He says he has learned of the good effects resulting from its use, and as children in that locality are often subject to coughs, he desired to give it a trial. This
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      1075 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. KBBIDTKC AT No. 21a, Penan'- Road. A tew doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 rntha TEA >0 v TEA SOLE AGENTS FOR PENANG. PATERSON. SIMONS Co.. Ltd WONG KIM IM, No. 77a, Bishop
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