Straits Echo, 13 January 1909

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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. 7. $24 Fer Annum. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, i3th JANUARY, 1909. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 10.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      956 1 GUINNESS’S STOUT. TIANQ LEE A bo. a Q. o v tĔ z: L r SOLE AO ENTS. BASS’S ALE. T H E EASTERN SHIPPING Company, Ltd., (ENGINE WORKS.) Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass iron Founders. Engineering Appliances Fittings in Stock. Works, I Weld Quay and Stores Offices I W ices 37, Beach
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      30 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAREAST. NQdd/N LWj 2* sP V 7 U] 2 :o 33 Mil > 3?. CD •5 C •W <SuN3 [OK TO TIANQ LEE Co., Sole Agents*
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    How Skins are Prepared.
    1044 2 World’s Supply of Hair Seal. Iu au interesting article on the utilisation of the skins of aquatic annuals, the Bulletin of the Imperial Institute" states that leather i% made in greater or less quantity from the skins of practically all the aquatic mammals, and the skins
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    PENANG TURF CLUB. JANUARY MEETING, 1909.
    1075 2 FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 26 th January. 1. —The Maiden Plate. Value $5OO. A Race for Maiden Horses Weight as F er scale reduced 14 lbs. All horses imported into the Straits or F. M. S. as Subscription Griffins at a price not exceeding $4OO
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      135 2 An Indian Nobleman Uses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. You will sue bv the following that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is a favourite in the palace as well as with the bumbler people in "For the past four years I have been getting large supplies of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, not onlv for mvself
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      442 2 The first violent inflammatory symptoms quickly disappear after treatment with Riedel’s Gonosan Capsules No better preparation now on the market. Certified by the leading Specialists. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. NEW SERVICE. Between Penang Singapore via East Coast Ports of Sumatra. The new steamer Benua, 331 tons register, has commenced a formigbtly
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      391 2 Entries Close at 5 p. in. on Thursday, 14-th January (except for Race 3, Second Day, and Race 8, Third Dav, 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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      965 2 NOTICES. interest and responsibility of the undersigned, Lee Hay Tbai, in tbe firms Keng Bee of Penang and Keng Hone of Rangoon. Rice Merchants, ceased as aod from tbe 12th day of December, 1908. Daied this 15th day of December, 1908. 16-12 08 749 (Sgd.) LEE HAY THAI. NOTICE. DEPOSITORS
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    33 3 Vets r^t From Agent Due I Devanba Colombo Assave S ugapore De fti Dger Singapore P. begent i Luitpold Colombo A G &Co. A. B. B.M.ACo. 14th Jan. 16th 19th 21st
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    SAILINGS.
    25 3 Vettelt For A'jr.nlt Leri ve» Deianha S ngapore G ACJo. Jan. Amh ve Colombo VG&Co. Dfc'ffl nger P. Regent Colombo B.M.&Co. Luitpold Singapore B.M.ACo.
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      118 3 Ban Whatt Boon, Br. a a., 199, Yilne, 12th Jan., Tongkah, 11th Jan., Gen.—E. S. Co.. Ltd. Vorwarts, Ger. a.a., 643, Ulderuji, 12th Jan., Tavoy, 6th Jan Gen. E. S. Co., Ltd. AytUhia. Ger. s a., 261, Beeken, 12th Jan., Batoe Bahra, 11th Jan., Geu.—B. M. Co. Petrel Br.
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      DEPARTURES.
      27 3 13th January. Cornelia for Teluk Anson. Hebe, for Deli. Tong Chay Un, for Dmdings. Ayuthia. for Deli aud Asahan. Flying Fith, for Port Weld and Taipiug.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      136 3 For Singapore, China Japan—Per Devanha, to-morrow, 9 a.m. Negapatam and Madras—Per Te-sta, to-morrow, 10 a m. Tongkah—Per Sappho, to-morrow, l pm. Pangkalan Brandan—Per Pclre>, tomorrow, 1 p.m. Deli—Per Perak, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Tongkah—Per Ban Whatt Soon, tomorrow, 1 p.m. l’rang—Per Leong Ho, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Port Swettenham, Port
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    391 3 Per P. and O. s.s. Moot tan, connecting with the Devanha at Colombo, due at Penang on 14th Jan To Penang (from London, Dec. 18) Mrs. Matt Smith, Mr. E. C. Smith. lo Singapore (from London) Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Crane, Mr. Rickard; (from Marseilles,
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      1038 3 P. 0. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail 8«rvio«. Ootward. Jan. 14 Uevauha connecting’ with Mooltan 28 Britannia do China Feb. 11 Delta do Moldavia Homeward. THROUGH STEAMER TO LONDON. 8.8. Macedonia March 26. FARES BY MAIL STEAMERS. l«t Clata Sod Claw l’o Louden by Sem £66 £44
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      496 3 (S HIPPIN HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. FREIGHT SERVICE. Next Sailings for Singapore, China and Japan. s.B. Saxonia 16th January, 1909. Next Sailings Homeward. VIA COLOMBO. s. s. Istria, 24th January, 1909 for Hamburg. Taking cargo at through Rates to Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Copenhagen Lisbon, Oporto, London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Marseilles, Trieste, Genoa, Ports
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    The Straits Echo.
    99 4 •I unties satlwtloH everybody and Justice alsne— emtn», •'nhlUhod dally (exoopt Sundays.l *T I» E CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE: DA1I.T LOOAI 1 pnr annum OIJTHTATIONH I’ostage Kxtra. MAIL tniTION (Post Free) flS OAIU.K ADIJRKSS Echo —Penaii}».” Telephone No. 343 44-All business communications
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    SIR CECIL CLEMENTI SMITH.
    350 4 As briefly announced in yesterday’s Echo Sir Cecil dementi Smith, g.c.m.u., p.c., a distinguished former Governor of this Colony, will be passing through Peuang on the P. and O. mail steamer Devanha to-morrow, en route for Shanghai to attend the International Opium Conference which will be
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    Cup Tie Competition.
    647 4 Chinese Recreation Club vs. Penang Cricket Club. The first round of the Cup Tie Competi- J tion was played o£F on the Esplanade yester- 1 day evening, between the Chinese Recreation Club and the Penang Cricket Club, and was witnessed by a large concourse of spectators, i
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    70 4 The following business in tin has been done to-day Penang Eastern Smelting Co., rn buyers, no-sellers Penang Tin Exchange, 25 tons at 64.15 Straits Tradmg Co., 75 64.50 Singapore: Straits Trading Co., 210 64.50 Total 310 tons. Tin is quoted in London to-day at .£126
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    Herbert Withers’ Concert Co.
    722 4 To-night’s Concert. We would draw the attention of our music lovers to the programme, published in another column of this issue, for the grand concert at the Town H-tll this evening, by the celebrated Herbert Withers’ Concert Company. It will be noted that, while the items
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    Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation.
    81 4 We are courteously informed by the Manager of the local branch of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank that be has received a telegram from the Head Office at Hongkong, to the effect that, subject to audit, the Bank dividend for the half year ending 31st
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    Municipal Commission.
    69 4 Following are the Agenda for to-mor-row’s meeting of the Municipal Commission 1. Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed. 2. Any special business the President may bring forward. 3. Questions--4 Raising apd improving roads 1909 plans and order of precedence of work to be decided. 5
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    SUPREME COURT.
    5244 4 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr Justice Fisher.) Possession of Counterfeit King’s Coin, etc. Yesterday afternoon the hearing was resumed of the case in which Tang Ah Seng and Low In were charged with being in possession of counterfeit King’s coin, etc Mr. William Fox Clarke. Government Analyst, deposed that
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  • Obituary
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    169 4 Obituary. Mr. Charles Atheans. i We regret to announce the death, which took place at 59, Penang Road, at 7 o’cl* ck last night,of Mr. Charles Atheans, one of the oldest residents in Penang. Deceased, who was of the venerable age of 98 at the time of his death, had
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The United States.
      120 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Appropriation for Battleships. London, 12th January.—The Naval Committee of representatives proposes to reduce the naval appropriation to $29.003,000 and to build only two battleships. [On the Bth inst. Reuter wired that a telegram had been received from Washington stating- that Government had submitted to
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      The Near East.
      80 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Compensation for Turkey. London, 13th Jan.—The Austrian offef to Turkey has been received with great relief in Vienna, and has caused a rapid advance on the Bourse. The offer has been welcomed in Constantinople as denoting a more conciliatory disposition on the part of
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      The Italian Disaster.
      34 5 (Supplied by Reuter (TO French Aid. London, 12th Jan.—The French Government are asking the Chamber to vote one million fraucs for the purpose of relieving the sufferers in the recent earthquake.
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      Austria and Japan.
      23 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) New Ambassador. London. 12th January—Baron Call of the Foreign Office. Vienna, has been appointed Ambassador to Japau.
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      Aeronautics.
      34 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) International Congress. LondoD, 12th January.—An International Aeionautic Coneress. including many leading aeronauts, has opened in London to consider the possibilities of lessening the dangers of aerial navigation, and legislation therefor.
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      Nigeria.
      88 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) An Attack by Mnnsliis. London. 12th January.—A telegram has boon received at B“rlio stating that some Munshis fiercely attacked the members of the Anglo G»rman Boundary commission in Nigeria in British territory. At the request of the British Commissioner a German escort co-operated in punishing the
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      The Prussian Budget.
      31 5 (Supplied by Reuter A Huge Deficit. Loudon, 13th Prussian Budget anticipates a deficit of nearly .£9 000 000 sterling, chiefly due to trade depression and decreased railway profits.
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      The Mad Mullah.
      103 5 Supplied by Reuter.) Another Conflict with the British. London, 12tb January.—A telegram from Berbera states that the Mullah has looted 20.000 camels and killed many of the friendly natives A British force is being organised 300 African Rifles and an Indian contingent, numbering 400, have arrived, and
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    Kedah Notes.
    286 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Alor Star, 11th Jan. A Thanksgiving. As a thank-igiving to Allah lor bis escape from tbe fire which recently occurred in bis new bouse but was got under before much damage was done, Kraui Awaug, clerk to the mother of the Sultan, has given
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    F. M. S. Tin.
    42 5 Perak’s December Export. The following are the advance figures, liable to correction, of the export of tin from Perak for the month of December, 1908: Block Tiu piculs ***** 91 Tin Ora 32 644- 2 Duty $383,737. 5
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    Banteng (Selangor) Rubber.
    149 5 The report of the BanteDg (Selangor) Rubber Estates, Ltd., for the period from September 27, 1907 (the date of incorporation of the company), to April 30, 19'8, which was presented at the meeting on Dec. 18, states that the accounts have been closed to this date, as
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    Passengers.
    21 5 Dkpartko. Pfir s fi. G 0 Daend'h. 12'h Jnn L»r Deli Mr. and Mrs Rung Wiuq, Mr. J. D Frericbs.
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    FIXTURES.
    99 5 To-iiay. ‘Jiind Day of 12th Moon. Town Baud. Esplaua.de. to V pm. The New Japanese Cinematograph. corner of Campbell Street and Penang Road, 7-30 p-m. and 9 10 p.m Wayang Kaasim. King Street Theatre, 9pm Herbert Withers’ Concert, 9-15 p ni. To-morrow. 23rd Day of 12th Moon. Municipal Commission,
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    MAILS DUE.
    18 5 English Uevanka) ...14th JaD. China (Assa> e) ...16th China (Derffinqer) ...19th German (P. Eitel Friedrich) ...21st,
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    P. & 0. SAILINGS.
    35 5 P. 0. SAILINGS. Mail .Service Outwards. Homrwards Devaniui 14 Jan. I Anaaije 16 Jan. Britannia 28 Delhi oO Extra Service. Outwards Homrwards. Nore 19 Jan I Nile 22 Jan. Palawan 2 Feb. Saudi *5 Feb
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    THE MOON.
    20 5 Last Quarter J a n. 15th O New Moon 22nd First, Quarter 28th O Full Moon Feb. sth
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      43 5 According to all account» we haw the assurance that Gonosan is one of the most valuable discoveries of modern pharmaoology and is far ahead of all preparations of Copaiba, Cubebs. etc. It is the safest and most succcesful. At all Cbem.sts and Dealers.
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      39 5 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Cures Colds. This remedy acts on nature’s plan, allays the cough, relieves the lungs, aids expectoration, opens the secretions, and a«ds nature in restoring the system to a healthy ooudition. The George Town Dispensary. Wholesale Agents.
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      47 5 Croup is Imminent. No matter how weli your children may appear to he, you are never sate without a bottle of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in the hom*e. It, never fails to relieve and is perfectly safe to e»ve the littie ones. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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      374 5 TOWN HALL T0-M6HT! T0-NI6HT!! AND TO-MORROW EVENING. The Musical Event of Years, HERBERT WITHERS CONCERT COMPANY. Mmk. LUISA SOBRINO, Prima Donna Soprano, Mr. CHARLES BENNETT. Baritone Mm*. MARGUERITE ELZY, F. R. A. M., > Solo Pianiste AND Mr. HERBERT WITHERS, Britain's Favourite Violoncellist. TO-NIGHT'S PROGRAMME. First Movement... Sonata Qreig. Mme.
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      235 5 COMPLETE CHANGE of PROGRAMME. TO-NIGHT I The New Japanese Cinematograph, THE BEST SHOW not only in Penang, but in the .Fast. Plow Everything New and Right. Crowded Nightly. TH,\T IS PROOF THAT OUR SHOW IS THE BEST. VTe Don't Exaggerate! Second-hand films for sale or on hire. We have a
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    Tragedy of a Sailor’s Terrier.
    1025 6 PATHETIC INCIDENT OF A WRECK. Rescued Dor Killed by Regulations. Off tbe rugged Cornish coast on Saturday, < say» tbe Overeeat Daily Mail of tbe lStth ult. 1 in one of tbe fiercest north-westerly gales < that even the oldest shoreman can recall, a shipwrecked
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    Life in China.
    775 6 WHAT WORKERS EARN AND SPEND. A Bride’s Jewellery. Some interesting particulars of the social and commercial life of the Chinese in the town of Ichang are given in a consular report by Mr. H. A. Little. The town, he states, is picturesquely situated on the left bank
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    EXCHANGE.
    120 6 Phum, 13th Jaxvaet. {By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/3£ 4 months’ sight Bank ...2 4^ 3 Credit ...2/4-,»* 3 Documentary ...2/4} Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174 3 days’ sight Private 176 Boinbav. Demand Bank 173} Monimein, Demand Bank 17 21 3 days’ sight Private 176
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    PRODUCE.
    191 6 Sold leaf 965.20 B. Pepper( W.Coam 31b*.5 05.9 no ttock White Pepper $l7 50— sale» Tradf? Pepper 12.50 buyers Clove* 37. —tellers Mace 73. —sales Mace Picking* 62. —sales Nutmeg* 110* 19 50 buyers No. 1 6.65 sales sugar < 2 no stock Banket 3.70 sales Tapioca Flour 1.85
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    MARKET PRICES.
    189 6 Penang, 13th January, 1901*. Berk— ets. Soup per catty 14 Roast 24 j Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail eacli 30 Tongue 50 Feet. 20 Heart 30 Liver per catty 30 Pork— Pork per catty 32 t Rig’s Head 20 Feet 24
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    SHARES.
    916 6 I I rf o Number of, *5 D S .2 *is Cat it* 1 Shares I > Dividends Name. I» I iwsiied. i s '5 j§ oS t> I l Mining:. 1903 300/>OO 30,000 10 10 110 for year ending 31/3/08 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. 675 725 47.
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      55 6 From a Nova Scotia Publisher. Mr. H. Q. Harris, publisher of the Ad vertiser, Kentville. N. 8., makes the follow,UK statement: “I have used Chamberlain's jpough Remedy for myself and family and liud it to be one of the best medicines for coughs and coldB that 1 ever tried.” The
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      113 6 No Poison. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has been declared absolutely free from any injurious substance by Government and expert chemists, and mothers need have no hesitancy in giving it to the smallest infant. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents. Che Society or motor manufacturers and traders. £td. tor the frvtc-ticn, encouragement
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    Mr. Edison and the Phonograph.
    393 7 His Latest Invention. It is just twenty years since that wonderful man of many inventions, Mr. Edison, first gave to the world that produce of his genius which he called a talking machine.” He has himself told how he was experimenting with the telephone when
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    Facts That Speak.
    590 7 By universal consent 1908 is one of the bad years in the story of the world’s work. Business is slack. Money is not earning a profit. There is a sadly high rate of unemployment. National receipts show a woeful falling off. Workless men are standing idle in
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      1360 7 BURRELL Co.’s BOILRD RAW LINSEED OILS, PAINTS A TURPENTINE TO BE BAD RETAIL PROM ALL THE LEADING STORES. INSURANCES, SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., Sole AgentPenang A F, M. S. John Bazioy White Bros.’ PORTLAND CEMENT, “LION BRAND.” Sandllands Buttery Co,, AGENTS. PENANG F. M. 8. Guardian Assurance Company, Limited. Established J821.
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      18 7 Kigand’s Boeool Extract in an exact reproduction of this sweet yet powerful Indian perfume and is very popular.
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      966 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. KI8IDIN# AT No. 21a, Penang Road. A few dtyors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 mth« TEA r I THE PENANG ADVERTISING AGENCY. Bill-Posters and General Advertising Contractors, No. 7, Church Street, Penang, S.
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