Straits Echo, 5 April 1909

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  • Title Section
    Masthead
    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. 7. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, MONDAY, 6th APRIL, 190». Slagle Copy, 10 cents. No. 77.
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      989 1 SOLE AOEKTS. GUINNESS’S STOUT. H > r, Oi o 7S C’ n tP m l c ‘j f <y r\ ~kĔ vC•3TV s.ssva THE >3 a E* re > EASTERN SHIPPING Company, Ltd., (ENGINE WORKS.) Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass Iron Founders. Engineering Appliances Fittings in Stock. Works, Weld Quay and Stores
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      28 1 rHE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. Y ?AVt yL.' -N CD -a y> <6 'r So y> -r. <-U' xmmzyi X£KJo^^'. TIAWO LEE A Co., Sole Agents,
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    How Land is Held Up.
    1160 2 A recent number of the Daily Chronicle published full particulars of a remarkable g object-lesson aff irded by Cardiff, showing f the extraordinary anomalies iu rating which now exist, and the need for the taxation of land values. It shows how useless Free 8 Trade
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    Mr. Roosevelt on Journalistic Ideals.
    619 2 Mr. Roosevelt, having left the White House, has now become a journalist, joining Dr. Lyman Abbott on the New York Outlook as associate editor. His first contribution is a fine plea for high journalistic ideals. Mr. Roosevelt's article is entitled Why I Believe in the
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      69 2 llow to Cure a Cold. Be as careful as you can you will occibionally take cold, aud whoa you do, get a medicine of kuowu reliability, one that his an established reputation and that is certain to a quick euro. Such a medicine is Chamberlain s Cough Remedy. It hasg&iued
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      85 2 The Sickly Season in Burma. Oue of the most effective remedies known for diarrbcei and bowel compliint is Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrbcei-Rem-edy, and every home should be supplied with it during the warm weather. Mr. H. J. D Wilkinson, proprietor of the Upper Burma G zette, Mandalay, says Ever
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      1399 2 WROUCHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINGS Btock Always on Hand. ADAMSON, GIL.FILL.AN CO., LTD. WANTED raoulhlv 3.000 to 5 000 Qall«. or more. Will accept Agency, Cash security, Cash price cif Port Swettenbam, to FOR NEARLY TWO CENTURIES MAETELL’S BEANDY HAS KNOWN BUT ONE QUALITY, THE BEST. YOU KNOW IT BY THE
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    32 3 Yffteh From Agent» Due Aseaye Colombo A.G ACo. 8th Apr. Delhi Singapore A.G ACo. 10th P. Ludwig Singapore B.MACo. 13th Dei ff linger Colombo B.M.ACo. 15th Benarty London S.B.ACo. 17th
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    SAILINGS.
    24 3 Vet felt For Arjent* 1 Lerxet Assaye Singapore A.G.&Co. Apr. Delhi Colombo A.G.&Co. P. Ludwig Colombo ti.M.ACo. Derfflingor Singapore BM.&Co. Benarty Singapore S.B.&Co.
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      189 3 Lautes, Br. ss„ 2,904. Evans. 3rd Apr., Yokohama 9th Mar., Oen.— W. M. Co. Hercules, Dut. s.s., 97,Van Oppen, 4th Apr., Brandan, 3rd Apr., Nil,—B- A Co. Zeelandia. Dut. bi 545, Moll, 4th Apr., Fk. Soesoe, 3rd Adf., Oil.—B. A Co. Mary Austin, Br. b.b\ 121, Harvey, 4th Apr.,
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      DEPARTURES.
      51 3 sth April Clenlochy, for Port Swettenham, Singapore, China and Japan. China, for Singapore. China and Japan. Canton, for Bindings and Teluk Anson. Nam Sang, for Singapore, China and Japan. Read, for Sabang, Olehleh and Padang. Un Peng, for Pulau Langkawi, Perlis and Setul. Flying Fish, for Port Weld and
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      MAILS CLOSE
      63 3 For Calcutta—Per Lightning, to-morrow, 11a.m. Langkat—Per Jin Ho, to morrow, 1 p.m. Asahan—Per Mary Austin, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Trang and Setul.—Per Sree Bangka, to-morrow. 1 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore—Per Pin Seng, to-morrow, 2 pm. Teluk Anson—Per Carlyle, to-morrow, 3 pm. Port Swettenham and Singapore—Per Ipoh, to-morrow, 4
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    384 3 Per P. and O. s.s. India, connecting with the Assaye at Colombo, due at Penang on Bth Apr To Penang (from London, Mar. 12) Mr. J. F. Macdonald, Mr. F. J. PiggottTo Singapore (from London) Mr. W. Bircbam, Miss E. Bolton, Mr. D. Hewitson, Mr. A.
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      742 3 P. 0. Steam Navigation Coy Expected Arrival* and Departures. Mail 8«rvlc«. Ontward. Apr 8 Astaye 22 Delta May 6 Oceana 20 Delhi June 3 Dcvanha connecting with do. do. do. do. India Victoria Mooltan China Macedonia Homeward. FAKES BY MAIL STEAMERS. lat Clan To London by Sea £66 To Marseille*
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      475 3 NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. *r r SEaWteJs THE fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Algiers, Genoa, Naples,’ (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vice versa Port Said, Suez, Aden] Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Nagasaki and
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    The Straits Echo.
    98 4 inxtlre «attefiee everybody and Jnatlre alene Pnbll«h«1 dally (eioapt Mnndaya.l »T T B CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, ileach Street. Penang PRICK: DAILY LOCAL $24 per annum OUTBTATIONB Poetaae Ultra HAll, EDITION (Poet Free! $l5 OABI.K ADDRFB3 Echo— Penang." Telephone No. 343 S.B.— All twine?» rommaniratlotiH ebonld
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    KEDAH.
    791 4 We have received a copy of the second Administration Report of Kedah, covering the period included between September, 1906, and February, 1908, from which it is evident that under British advice and supervision Kedah has been flourishing. Shortly it will be more emphatically British and, there is every reason
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    Outward English Mail.
    41 4 The Royal Mail steamer Assaye, having left Colombo at 630 pm. on Saturday last, is expected to arrive here at 6a.m. on Thursday, Blh inst.. and will leave for Singapore and China at 8 a.ro. the same day.
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    59 4 The following business in tin has been done to-day Penang Penang Tin Exchange, 25 tons at >7 50 Straits Trading Co., 25 67 82£ Eastern Smelting Co., 50 67 B*| Singapore: Straits Trading Co, 225 67.82 j Total 325 tons Opium is quoted here to-day
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    Cricket.
    447 4 Selection Game. We have already published Perak’s pick against Penang for the Easter match. On Stturday the Penang C. C- had a game meant to assist the Selection Committee to sort out an Eleven to beat Persk. A provi sional team was chosen, called the Probables, aud they placed
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    SUPREME COURT.
    926 4 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Juttice Thornton.) Counterfeit Coins. Tbe case against Wong A Sbiong for (1) possession of instruments for counterfeiting coins, and (2) possession of counterfeit coins, was commenced in tbe Assize Court this mofciugThe Solicitor-General prosecuted; the prisoner was undefended by counsel. In bis opening address
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      German Money for China.
      127 4 (Supplied by Reuter Satisfied With Security. LondoD, sth April.— Regarding the Imposed international loan fo China. aD a tive conference of English, French and man bankers was held on March lot representatives could not agree as to 1 much control over the expenditure *****9 demanded. Ultimately
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      Bosnia-Herzegovina.
      77 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Anglo-French Acquiescence. London, sth April.—A telegram from Pam states that it is understood theie that prance and England have consented to the cancellation of Clause XXV of the Berlin Treaty, which guaranteed Turkish suzerainty over Bosnia. [That Treaty had already been somewhat modified by Turkey’s secret
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      The Boat Race.
      180 5 (Supplied by Reuter Oxford Wins. London. sth April.—Oxford beat Cambridge by three leugths and a half, in 19 m. 50 secs Later. —It was a diDgdong race, of the most exciting description. [lt generally is.] The favourites, Cambridge, made desperate but unavailing effirts to obtain and keep
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      Canadian Naval Enterprise.
      49 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Deputation to England. London, sth April.—Speaking in the Canadian Parliament at Ottawa, the Hon. Louis Philippe Brodeur, Minister of Marine, announced that Sir Frederick W. Borden, Miuister of Militia, was going to England to confer with the Admiralty about measures of naval defence.
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      Chinese Minister to Russia.
      26 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Presents Credentials. London, sth April.—The credentials of the new Chinese Miuister to Russia have been received by the Tsar.
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      New American Tariff.
      59 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Tea Duty Struck Out. London, sth April.—The Washington committee revising tariffs, as mentioned on March Uth, lias submitted its report. There are a number of proposed amendments to the tariff Tho clause pioviding for duties of eight and nine cents per pound on imported
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      The Transvaal.
      173 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Tribute to the Dutch. London, 3rd April.—A telegram from the 1 ransvaal states that the Legislative Council has rejoctod the motion for a referendum W|, h regard to the Constitution. Sir James Percy Fitzpatrick paid a tribute *o the dignified attitude of the Dutch
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    Kinta Race Meeting.
    621 4 (Echo Special.) third Day’s Results. Batu Gajah, 3rd April.—The Annual Meeting of the Kinta Gymkhana Club was brought to a close to-day. It was fine when the racing commenced this afternoon but came on to rain shortly after the fifth race. To-day’s attendance was the largest of
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      470 4 CENTRAL SALES ROOM. By Order of the OHicial Assiguee, TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, On Wed., 7th April, 1909, AT 11-30 A.M Almeirahs, Glass Show Cases, Simple Tables, Iron Safes, Writing Tables, Office Furniture, etc etc The Property of Messrs. SHIFFMANN BEER Co, 4, WELD QUAY. See Detailed Catalogues.
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
    2934 5 ORDINARY MEETING, FRIDAY. APRIL 2ND. Present. His Excellency the Acting-Governor, Capt. Sir A. H. Young. llis Excellency Major-Gen. T. Perrott, c. B. O.C.T. The Uon’ble the Acting Col. Sec., W. Evans. the Attorney-General, W. J. Napier. the Col. Treasurer, J. O. Antbonisz the Col. Engineer, A. Murray. W.
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    Tanjong Pagar Dock Company.
    1133 5 A meeting to wind up this company was held on Friday. 2nd insr. in the Singapore Exchange when there were present Messrs. J. W. B. McLaren, the Hon. H. Fort, W. Patchitt, W. J. Niven, W. A- Greig, H Wmkelman, A. H. Cox Mr. Rennie said
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  • Passengers.
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      177 5 Arrived. Per 8 8. Muttra, 4th Apr., from Rangoon: The Missob Boetger (3), Messrs. C. H. Ellig. Fleischer, Harrison, Von Rautenfeld, H, St Clair Smallwood and Sin Yew Cheng. Per s s. Ipoh, 5th Apr., from Singapore Miss E- C. Brown. Mrs. Murray, Mr H. Glemniuger, Mr. F. G. Blvth,
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    FIXTURES.
    104 5 To-day. 15th Day of Intercalary 2nd Moon. Ladies’ R ile Club. 4 30 p.m. Tho New Japanese Ciuematograph, corner of Campbell Street and Peuaug Road, 7 30 p m. and 9-10 p.m. Alcazar Ciuematograph, King Street Theatre, 8 3 J p.m. P. V. Sports Club, General Meeting, Drill Hall,
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    THE MOON.
    17 5 O Full Moon Apr. 6th Last Quarter 13th O New Moon 20th First Quarter 27th
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    MAILS DUE.
    16 5 English Assaye Bth Apr. China {Delhi) ...10th China (Prim Ludwig) ...13th German Derjjlinger ...15th
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    33 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mall Service. Outwards. Homewards Asaaye 8 Apr. I Delhi 10 Apr. Delta 22 Devanha 24 Extra Service. Outwards Homewards. Somali 13 1 Sumatra 20 Apr. Poona 27 I Palma 29
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      64 5 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. mHE next Ordinary Meeting of tbe MuniX. cipal Commissioners, will be held at tbe Municipal Office, at 3-30 p.m. on Thursday, tbe 8th instant. L. A. Coutier BIGGS, Secretary to the Municipal Commutioners. BANE HOLMS. The Exchange Banks will be closed on Friday, Saturday and Monday, the 9th,
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  • Obituary
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    55 5 Obituary. (Supplied by Reuter.) Admiral Cervera. Loudon, 5 Apl-—Admiral Cervera, whose name was made familiar to the public during the Spanish-Americau War, has died at the age of seventy. (He was seven yearH lighting the Filipinos. In 1892 he was Minister of Marine. The Americans took him prisoner at Santiago
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    Mr. Bottomley, M. P., on His Defence.
    941 6 Criticism of Treasury Prosecution. The case for the prosecution against Mr. Horatio Bottomley and his three co-defend-ants, Messrs. Stevenson, Fewings, and Easum, who are charged with conspiracy to defraud, was brought to a close before Alderman Sir James Ritchie at Guildhall Police Couit
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    Dramatic Trial.
    786 6 Prisoner Sared by His Own Defence. The concluding day of the trial of Edward Lawrence, a brewer, who wis charged with murdeiing Ruth Hadley at Wolverhampton, provided an episode of intense dramatic interest, the prisoner going into the box and giving evidence in his defence, telling an extraordinary
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    William Harris No. 1.
    307 6 Seven Brothers All Named William. An extraordinary story of family nomenclature was told at Kingston-on-Thames County Court recently, when William Harris, aged thirty-one, late of East Molesey, applied to Judge Harrington for bis discharge from bankruptcy. The applicant is the son of Mr. William Harris, described
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    EXCHANGE.
    121 6 Pbhah*, sth April (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/3J months’ sight Bank ...2/4 T ft 3 Credit ...2/4-,* 3 Documentary ...2/4y Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174$ 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay, Demand Bank 174 Mouimein, Demand Bank 173 3 days’ sight Private 176 Madras,
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    PRODUCE.
    190 6 Gold heat 164.60 3. Pepi er(W.Coast 31b5.5 oz.) no ttock *Yhite Pepper $l6 45 buyers Trang Pepper 12.40 sellers Cl>ve* 38. buyers M .ce 73. —sales Jlace Picking* 63. —buyers 'Tutmeg* 110 s 18.75 sales f No 1 6.65 sales Sugar < 2 no stock (.Basket 3.65 sales T
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    MARKET PRICES.
    187 6 Pbnano, sth April, 1909. cti. Soup per catty 12 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 55 Feet 15 Heart 30 Liver per catty 30 Pork— Pork per catty 30 Pig’s Head 16 Feet 22 Tongue 32 Muttom
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    SHARES.
    437 6 Name. a> t-s a CQ JS Mini ng. Belat Tin Mining Co., Litd. Bruang Ltd. Bruseh Hydraulic Tin Mining Co.,Ltd Chendai (Menglembu) Lode Synd.Ltd Duff Development Co., Ltd. Gepeng Tin Mining Co. Ltd. Ivanaboi Ltd. KaranganHydraulicTinMiningCoLtd. Iviuta Tin Mines, Ltd. Kledang Tin Mining Co., Ltd. Kramat Pulai Ltd., Kuantan
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      30 6 The most rapid and satisfactory results are obtained by treatment with (joilOSan (Kawa Santal). Booklet and sample to medical raon free ou application to any of the chief Penang Chemists.
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      31 6 Gonosatl capsules contain only the purest East 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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      37 6 Dr. Boss of Strassburg introduced GODOsan in the treatment of the most painful of diseates to which mankind is liable. It is better, safer and more effective than other preparations of Copaiba, Cubebs or plain Sandalwood oil.
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      72 6 rim MELon mm mimm. FOB TIE We have just received the above preparation specially made for us by a leading French Perfumer. It is the finest perfume ever produced and is superior to the ordinary Jasmin. Put up in boxes of three bottles, very suitable for presents. PRICE $9 PER
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    The Rice Exhibition.
    947 7 Keuter wired out the opening of this exhibition on the 13th M;irch. It puzzled more more than one sub-editor la the Straits Settlements to guess wual Exhibition was meant. Here are full details from the jbangkok Times. The rice exhibition opened on the 12th March at Wat
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    The Peroration.
    781 7 A popjlar work of reference is responsible i f° r the statement that the Peroration is going out of fashion. Perhaps it iß—after the manner of the firstly,” secondly,” and “thirdly” of the Victorian pulpit orator, which is deservedly decayed. No doubt, fashion tends to change as much
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      1098 7 INSURANCES. The Penang Khean Guan Insurance Co., Ltd, Hiad Ovvica No. SI, Biach Htr«»t, rat a *e. BOARD OF DIRBCTORB. Mr. Cheah Cboo Yew Quah Beng Kee Khaw Joo Tok Yeoh Geok Keat Khoo Hud Yeang Khoo Boon Phay Ho Teang Wan Mr. Lim Teang Hooi Tan Teang Swee TanKimLeong
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      69 7 Keep This in Mind. Bowel complaint is sure to be prevalent during the fruit season. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarihour Remedy gives prompt relief. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents. What can be more criminal than to substitute one medicine for another? Yet this is a common thing in India,
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      79 7 Lingering Colds. The longer a cold hangs on, the more it weakens the system. Do not run the risk of an attack of pneumonia by neglecting it. h imberlain’s Cough Remedy will cure your cold and all danger from this disease will be avoided. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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      964 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late oj Dr Allen Cu., Pha US.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Tree. fcMfiIDINS AT /Vo. 2la, Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Orienta Hotel, 6 mth* FOR SALE. USEFUL TO PLANTERS, ESTATES, ETC. TEA Large Check Roll Books of 200 leaves. Price, $8 each.
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    The Peace Child.
    4220 9 [By Dorothea Deakin in the Strand Magazine.”] Wby don’t I have these golden opportunities I thought sadly, as I gazed into the wet and mournful square, where the trees drip-dripped over the iron railings, and you could almost bear the water squishing in people’s boots. I’d been
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    A Dangerous Drink.
    784 9 Absinthe is a liqueur, containing a high percentage of alcohol and certain essences derived by alcoholic solution from certain plants, notably wormwood (Artemisia absiuthan) and star-anise It has been asserted by some French authors that the phenomena of absinthism are wholly due to the alcohol it contains,
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    Late Queen’s Diaries.
    700 9 There is a vivid little picture of a royal dinner party in tbe diary of the late Queen Victoria, not hitherto published. 1838. Wednesday, July 25—Wrote my Journal. At a to 8, I went into the Throne Room with my Ladies and Gentlemen and Feo and Mama,
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      54 9 Lame Shoulder. This is a common form of muscular rheumatism. No internal treatment is needed. Apply Chamberlain’s Pain Balm freely four times a day and a quick cure is certain. This liniment has proven especially valuable for muscular and chronic rheumatism and is certain to give quick relief. The George
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      30 9 Keep This in Mind. Bowel complaint is sure to be prevalent duriup the fruit season. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy pives prompt relief. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Ageuts.
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      37 9 “SLEDGE BRAND” NILE. Absolutely Pure. Every single tin guaranteed good. Obtainable from all the Retail Stores. The New Japanese Cinematograph. TO-NI6HT! TO-NIGHT GRAND programme. All Excellent Pictures! Don't fail to come to your favourite show “THE BEST.”
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      1174 10 NOW READY! “Ini Pantun Karang-Karangan.” Contents: Pantun Dagang. Runda Diri. Puji Fujian. Budi. Kasih. Sambayang. Sindier. PRITCHARD CO. CYCLES! CYCLES I! Price 50 cents. OBTAINABLE AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. 226 232, Beach Street, Penang. V rrr. z.tH***'* THE BEST CYCLES MADE ARE THE ROVERS. We have just received large
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