Straits Echo, 15 January 1909

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    34 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 7. $24 Per Annum, PENANG, FRIDAY 15th JANUARY, 1900. Slagle Copy, 10 cents. No. 12.
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      979 1 TIANQ LEE do t—a o CO LT) Or cS> 3* w o oo CO a CO UJ 3~ 'S'. sr. m /V 133 V% L 9 SOLE AO ENTS. T H E BANKS EASTERN SHIPPING Company, Ltd., Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. (ENGINE WORKS.)
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      23 1 IHE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. NOddfN m a T a tx: Co > ~D s rohro TIANG LEE A Co., Sole Agents,
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    The Fall of Yuan Shih-kai.
    611 2 Reason lor Dismissal. Peking, Jan. 4—The Board of Finance recently decided to have a thorough investigation made into the financial position of all the provinces. Thereupon Yuan Shih-kai told Duke Tsai Tsi, President of the Board, that no such investigation was necessary with regard to
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    F.M.S. Survey Department.
    520 2 A Million Dollars lo be Spent. With the appointment of Col. L. M. Jackson, k e., as Surveyor-General, the various Survey Departments of the F.M S. have, by a cohesive process, becomo one Foderal Department. This large Department is to be divided into three branches There are
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      55 2 From a Nova Scotia Publisher. Mr. H. Q- Hums, publisher of the Advertiser, Kentvilie. N 8., makes the followi.'ig stalemeut: “1 hive used Chambei lain's Coueh Remedy for uiyitdf and family :iud liud it to be oue of the best medicines for cougha aud coida that 1 ever tried The
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      442 2 An Indian Nobleman Uses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. You will see by the following that Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is a favourite in the palace as well as with the humbler people in India: For the pJfc four years I have been getting large supplies of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, not only for
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      1688 2 KIM CO., jilNGAPORE. Latest Colonial Edition Novels at $115, locally, and $1-25, outstation. My African Journey, by Winston Spencertbe Happy Medium, by Charles Marriott. Churchill. The Adventurer, by Lloyd Osborne. The Judgment of lllingborough, by R- E n'be Magician, by William Somerset MauVernede. gbam. Treasure Valley, by Marian Keith. pomehow
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    31 3 Vettelt From AgeiU* Du 8 Assave Derfflinger P. Regent Luitpold Rengloe Britannia Singapore Singapore Colombo London Colombo A. B. B.M.&Co. S.B.&Oo. A.G.&Co. ltitb Jan. 19th 21st tl 24th 28th
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    SAILINGS.
    23 3 Vestel» For Agent* Leave* Assftve Colombo A.G.&Co. Jan. Derfflinger Colombo B.M.ACo. P. Regent Luitpold Singapore B.M.ACo. Rengloe Singapore S.B.ACo- Britannia Singapore A.G.ACo.
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      135 3 G. G. Daendels, Br. 8s 773, Vistnan, 14th Jan Deli, 13th Jan., Gem—>H. L. A Co. Rotorua, Br. s.s 556. GlendaypHth Jan., Singapore, 12th Jan., Gen.— E- S. Co., Ltd. Carlyle, Br. s s., 331. Treweeke, 14th Jan., Teluk Anson, 13th Jan., Gen.—Kwong On. Hong Bee, Br. s.s., 2,056,
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      DEPARTURES.
      48 3 15th January. Pailang, for Batu Bahra. Rotorua, for Port Swettenhaui aud Singapore. Un Peng, for Pulau Laugkawi, Perlis and Setul. Malaya, for Deli. Perak, for Port Swettenham aud Singapore. Carlyle, for Teluk Anson. Flying Fish, for Port Weld and Taipiug. Hong Bee, for Rangoou. Min, for Langsa.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      111 3 For Calcutta—Per C. A pear, to-morrow, 11 a.in. Batu Bahra—Per Brec Bangka, to-morrow, 11 a.m. Langkat—Per Jin Ho, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Asahan—Per Mary Austin, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Singapore—Per Solfond, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Singapore and Hongkong—Per Lightning, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Teluk Anson—Per Cornelia, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Tongkah, Kopali, Kenong,
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    332 3 Per P. and O. e-s. Nore, due at Penang on 18th Jan- To Singapore (from London, Dec. 19) Mr. V. Knight, Mrs. A. Robertson, Mrs. Blanford, Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs. Moore, Capt. H. P. Hilton, Mr. B. G. Grigor, Mr. C. T. Bullen.
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      419 3 P. 0. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward. Jan. 28 Britannia connecting with China Feb. 11 Delta do Moldavia Homeward. THROUGH STEAMER TO LONDON. 8.8. Macedonia March 26. FARES BY MAIL STEAMERS. lit Olani Snd Claaa l'o London by Sea £66 £44 foMarseille, ©r Gibraltar £61-12...
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      154 3 INTENDED SAILINCS. British India Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. For freight, passage or particulars apply to HUTTENBACH, LIEBERT Co. t Penang, Telephone No. 521. Telegrams Huttlieb." Agents THE EASTERN SHIPPING Co., Ltd. The Uodcrnoted Steamers will be despatched, It circumstances and weather permit, from Peoaog as fellows Austrian Lloyd Stsam Navigation
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      544 3 (SHI PPINO.) Ml m H 1 I V INTENDED SAILINGS. Kon. Paketvaart Maatschappij, (ROYAL PACKET COMPANY). For height, passage or particulars apply to 5o HUTTENBACH, LIEBERT Co., Penang, Telephone No. 521. Telegrams: “Huttlieb.” Agents NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. N THE fast and well-known mail steamer» of this
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    The Straits Echo.
    97 4 Joatir* MtUflea everybody and justice alene- *w r| KnhlUhod daily (eicapt Hnnrt*r».l at ti r. CRITERION PRESS, Lid., No. 226 —232, Beach Street. Penang. PRICE: OAII.Y LOCAL <B4 per annum OUTBTATIONH Footage ««fra. MAII. IDITIUN (Foet Free) <l5 UAKLH AIIURKS3 Echo—Penang." Telephone No. 343. .V.S.—All beetaeee communication*
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    A MATTER OF MEALS.
    447 4 We understand that a recent visitor to Penang, making his first visit to the East, was greatly impressed with the excellence of the meals he got here. We can readily understand and sympathise with his enthusiasm. In colder England (excepting the usual few bon vivanls who
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    Homeward English Mail.
    36 4 The Boyal Mail steamer Assaye, having left Singapore at 8 a.ra- to-day, is expected to arrive here at noon to-morrow and will leave for Colombo, Bombay etc. at 8 pm. the same day.
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    77 4 The following business in tin has been done to-day Penang Straits Trading Co., 7 75 buyers, no sellers Eastern Smelting Co > 84 75 buyers, no sellers I Penang Tin Exchange, 87 j tons at 8 450 Singapore: Straits Trading Co, 175 64.871 Total 2621
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    The Next Agri-Horticultural Show.
    636 4 A Public Meeting will beheld in the Town Hall on Monday, the 25th instant, at 5 p.m.. to propose that an Agri-Horticultural Show be held in Penang this year, aud to elect a General Committee for the purpose. The Hon. the Resident Councillor has consented to
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    Cheang Chew Flood Relief Fund.
    533 4 Subscriptions from Penang. We have received for publication the following list of subscriptions, towards the Cbeang Chew Flood Relief Fund, collected in Penang by a committee consisting of Messrs. Lim Eow Hong, Lim Seng Hooi, Gob Taik Cbee, Ong Thean Seng, Wooi Kim Kheng and
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    Messina Earthquake Relief Fund.
    94 4 In conjunction with all the Christian Communities of the Colony, the Methodist Episcopal English Church will take a special collection, for the above object, at its evening service at 74. Maxwell Road, on Sunday, 17th inst. The Rev. G. F. Pykett will preach. On Sunday, at
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    SUPREME COURT.
    359 4 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice Fisher.) Gang Robbery. Yesterday afternoon the hearing was resumed of the case in which Teh Ee Mohu, Teh Ah Chiap and Lim Ah Hean were charged with gang robbery. All the accused made long statements on oath, pleading alibi. The third accused also
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    The District Court.
    127 4 (Before Judge Wolferstan.) Theft and Receiving Stolen Property. Syed Abdul Rahman was charged on remand yesterday with the theft of jewellery, va'ued at $435. and Tunku Ibrahim with dishonestly teceiviog the same Both were convicted, the former receiving two years’ R I- and the latter uiue months’
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    The Police Courts.
    246 4 (Before Mr. Brown.) Theft. On the case against Che Aim reported in yesterday’s issue, being resumed, he was found guilty and sentenced to six months’ R.I. In another case Hai Wong was sentenced to two months’ R. I. for the theft of a coat and a handkerchief.
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      455 4 Great Success Great Success!! WAYANG KASSIM (The Indra Zanibar Royal Theatrical Co. of Singapore), king street theatre. TO-NIGHT HAWAI MUDJLIS,” OK A TRIP TO FAIRY LAND. NEW SCENERY, COSTUMES, DANCES AND SONGS. lover Actors! omical Clovrns!! harming Actresses!!! PRICES OF ADMISSION. Reserved Seat $2. 2nd Class 50cts. 1st. Class $J.
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      47 4 Croup is Imminent. No matter how well your children may appear to be, you are never safe without a bottle of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in the house. It never fails to relieve and is perfectly safe to give the little ones. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents-
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The Italian Disaster.
      146 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Earthquake Shock* in Southern AuHtria. London. 14th January.—An earthquake was experienced yesterday morning at many points in Southern Austria from Saravejo to Trieste. I)istre*Bing Scenes at llologna. London, 15th January.—Distressing scenes occurred at Bologna on the night of the earthquakeHis Holiness the Pope has
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      The Balkan Crisis.
      166 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Settlement in Sight. London, 14th January.—An official statement issued at Belgrade considers that Turkey’s acceptance of the offer of compensation for the annexation ot Bosnia and Herzegovina is a good augury. The Press is of opinion that Servia and Montenegro are also certain to
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      Lord Curzon at Buluwayo.
      34 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Miss Curzon 111. London, 15th January.—Lord Curzon and his family are at present at Buluwayo. Miss Curzon is ill and has beeu sent to the hospital there.
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      Russia.
      348 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) £50,000,000 Loan. Loudon, 15th January.—The total of the Russian loan mentioned bv Reuter on the 7th inst., aulouuts to £56,000,000. Fortynine millions will be issued in Paris, six millions in London, and one milliou in Holland. Of the French allotment thirty-two millions are devoted to the
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    Kedah Notes.
    375 5 (From Our Own Correepondent.) Alor Star, 13th Jan. The Pathescope.” The Pathei-c >pe,” which was unable to show on Sunday eveniug, had a full bouse at the.JaUn Bahru theatre ball on Monday. The moving pictures, among which were some of the most humorous we have ever seen here,
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    Cup Tie Competition.
    551 5 Young Men’* Christian Association vs. Penang Free School. A large crowd of spectators gathered on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon to witness the Young Men’s Christian Association and the Penang Free School play off the second round of the Cup Tie competition, which resulted in a win for
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    PENANG TURF CLUB.
    1278 5 JANUARY MEETING. List of Entries. First Day, Tuesday, 26th January. I.—The Maiden Plate. Value $5OO. A Race for Maiden Horses. Weight as per scale reduced 14 lbs. All horses imported iuto the Straits or F. M. S. as Subscription Griffins at a price not exceeding $4OO allowed
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      A GRIEVANCE.
      333 5 To iuk Editor of tuk Sik; its Echo. Sir, —The idea of making vehicle? use Farquhar St. when thev are coming down town, and Northam Road when they aro going up. is very commendable of the energetic Chief Police Officer But tbe misunderstanding of the instructions on the
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    Municipal Commission.
    649 5 ORDINARY MEETING. An Ordinary Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held yesterday afternoon at the Municipal Offices. There were present:—Mr. F. J. Hallifax (President), Mr. Quah Beng Kee, Mr. L. H. Clayton, Mr. Lim Cheng Teik, and Dr. P. V. Locke, with Dr. Park (Health Officer), Mr. L.
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    Passengers.
    77 5 Arrived. Per s h. Kietna, 15th .Ian, from Siugapore Rev. J. Messrs. E Lawson and A. B. Parker. Fiom Port Swetteabam Mrs. and Miss Felix, Brothers Auguelia, Benedict, Constantine Henry and Lee, Messrs Carruthers. Khoo Ewe Yeong and Pasqual. Departed. Per s.s Tara. 14th Jan., for Port Swettenbau) Messrs.
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    FIXTURES.
    69 5 To-dat. 24th Day of 12th Moon. Town Band, Esplanade, G to 7 p nr. The New Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Campbell Street and Penang Road, 7-30 p m. and 9*lo pm. Wayang Kassim. King Street Theatre, 9 p.m., Hawai Mudjlis.” To-morrow. 25th Day of 12th Moon. The New Japanese
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    THE MOON.
    19 5 Last Quarter Jan. 15th O New Moon 1-2 nd First, Quarter 28th O Full Moon Feb. sth
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    MAILS DUE.
    17 5 China Atsai.e ...16th Jan. China (Derjfh'nger) ...19th German (P. Eitel Friedrich) ...2lst English Britannia ...28th
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    19 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mai! Service Outwards. Homswardh Britannia 28 Jan. I Afmye 16 Jan. Dilta 11 Feb. Delhi 30
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      31 5 Gonosan capsules contain only the purest Kant Indian Sandal wood oil and Kawa Kawa. The first dose quickly removes violent inflammatory symptoms, bots of 40 capsules, at all dealers and Chemists.
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      416 5 NOTICE. ALTHOUGH the old Straits Settlements Hollar ceased to be legal tender on the Ist January, 1909, ther9 still appears to be a large number of tbem in the possession of persons who have not been able to exchange them for the new Straits Settlements dollar within the time fixed
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    British North Borneo Company.
    1561 6 HALF-YEARLY MEETING. Hu biter and Tobacco Cultivation. Mineral Discoveries. The 52nd half-yearly meeting of the British North Borneo Co. was held on the 22nd ult. at the offices, 37, Threadneedlestreet, Loudon, under the presidency of Sir Charles Jessel (chairman of the company). The Secretary (Mr. Harington
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    EXCHANGE.
    117 6 My (By courts*y of tk* Chartered Bank.) i London Demand Sank *;?/3 i 4 months' sight Bank ..2'4 T ff „.3 Credit ...2/4,% 3 Documentary ...2/4$ Calcutta, Demand Bank R# 1>74 3 dj^yg 176 Bombay. Demand Bank 173J Mom mein, Demand Bank ,17 2 4 3 days’ sight Private
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    PRODUCE.
    190 6 Gold leal t. s*>s.2o 8. rep? er(W.Coist 31b5.5 oz.) no stock V W hue i eppwi $l7 50 —sales Prang Pepper 12.50 buyers C ovos 37 —sellers Mice 73.— sales Jiaoe Pie 1 5 62. —sales Nutmeg, 110 s 19 50 buyers f No 1 6.65 sales Sugar <
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    MARKET PRICES.
    187 6 Pbhaho, 15th l9OO Bbkk eft. Soup |ier 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Ruiup Steak 24 Ox Tail each 60 Tongue 60 Feet 20 Heart 30 Liver per catty 30 Pork— Pork per cat tv 32 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 24 Tongue 30 Mottok
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    SHARES.
    1113 6 sr I I a a. ,o 3 o .2 Number of j 2 2 Capital. I Shares '>; Dmden.. s Name. S i issued. 3 '5 CO Oi 1 i Mining:. 1903 300,000 30,000 10 10 10 for year ending 31/3/08 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. 75 725 $7.
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      38 6 No Poison. Chamberlain's Cough Kemedy has been declaied absolutely frte from any injurious substance by Government and expert chemists, and mothers need have no hesitancy in giving it to the smallest iufaut. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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      79 6 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 aids nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. Tho George Town Dispensary. Wholesale Agents. FOR SALE. STEPHEN’S INKS. ftEUCK COPyj NCMn 2ST EPH EfiS PtUE
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      49 6 LIQUEUR WHISKY. Ifrp TO#k7,of.PoiW°igae^Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., AGENTS FOB PEN A NO F. M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Sandilands, Buttery Co “SLEDGE BRAND” MILK. Absolutely Pure. Every single tin guaranteed good. Obtainable from all the Retail Stores.
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      177 6 WROUGMTmHWN TUBES “*ftD ffTTINCS. stock Alway»on Hand. ADAMSON QILFILLAN*qOMJLTD NOTICE. For the last two years ASAH1 BEER was sold at a reduced price as the importers were fully aware that in order to introduce the brand successfully great inducement must be offered to the drinking public. The importers are now
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    The “Bidding . Wedding.”
    664 7 The “Bidding Wedding.” A Curious WelNh Custom. Great minds run in tbe same channel; so too do other minds, both medium and small. One result of this simple fact has caused much misery to brides and bridegrooms otherwise altogether happy. This is tbe duplication and reduplication—far lieyond usefulness—of wedding presents.
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    Germany and Chinese Education.
    239 7 The Special Commissioner who has been travelling in China on behalf of the German Admiralty with the object of gathering information which may be useful to the organisers of the Chinese academy to lie established at Tsingtau has just returned to Germany- The result of his
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      1331 7 BURRELL Co.’s INSURANCES BOILKD RAW LINSKKD OlliS, PAINTS A TURPENTINE TO BE HAD RETAIL FROM ALL THE LEADtNQ STORES. Guardian Assurance Company, Limited. Established JB2l. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., Sole Agent*, Penang A F, M. S. John Bazley White Bros.’ PORTLAND CEMENT, “LION BRAND.” Sandflands, Buttery Co,, AGENTS. PENANG F. M.
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      52 7 I most willingly bear testimony to the great efficacy of Orimault’s Cigarettes for Asthma. I have bad Asthmatic Bronchitis for some time. This winter the attack was almost unbearable. A kind friend gave me a box and I am. thank God, almost a new woman. Yours most gratefully, MARTHA RAY.
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      960 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, late of Dr. Alien Co., Pha. U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. KEHIDINO AT No. 2 la, Penang Hoad. A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 mth» TEA V THE PENANG ADVERTISING AGENCY, Bill-routers and General Advertising Contractors, No. 7, Church Street, Penang, Js
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