Straits Echo, 5 August 1911

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  • Title Section
    Masthead
    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. YOL. 9. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, SATURDAY, 6th AUGUST, 1011. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 176
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      1010 1 If you require a Tonic and some thing to nourish you, Drink Dog’s Head Guinness’s Stout, and look for this label to see that you get it. TIANQ- LEE A Co. t Sole Agents. ao u. > *J VlS> 'C Andrew Usher 8 Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE. O.V.G. Whisky. BANKS. SANDILANDS,
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      32 1 Order it in Nip BottlesDog's Head Guinness’s Stout. The Tonic that cheers and soothes and doesn’t harm. Observe this label, it is on every genuine Nip. TIANQ LEE Co., Sole Age nit.
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  • Article
    Breaking Johnson Lightly
    445 2 A Sylvan Ring. Jack Johnson has commenced his music-, hall exhibitions in London, following a strenuous Coronation programme. I JAt the Oxford an attempt was made to break Johnson lightly so as not to fright- 1 en the numerous members of the Fancy i who had assembled
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    The New Chinese Currency.
    318 2 An article on this subject appears in the No'th American Revievo by Oiling Chunwang, m. a. (Illinois), which asserts that the importance of this currency reform can hardly be overestimated. The financial weakness of the country is the leading cause of China’s precarious condition. A notable
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    Tide Table for Penang.
    20 2 Jui.y, 1911. H. W. L.W. H.W. L.W. A.M. A.M. I\M. r.>l. :.H| 7.57, 2.17, 8.3<». 2.5*»
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    IF THIS IS HOW YOU FEEL
    41 2 There Is News of Value To You In 1 he Story of Mr. Eldred D. Bush of Hongkong, One of The Great Army of Men Cured of Digestive Troubles, Nerve Debility and General Weakness by
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    DR. WILLIAMS’ PINK PILLS.
    496 2 In the hot enervating countries of the Far East it is no uncommon thing for men to suddenly fall into a condition of ill health for which they can ascribe no adequate reason. A week ago as fit as could be wished, deterioration has set in,
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      63 2 jWW«4***4. •«■♦+++■♦•+++♦+++•»■+++•*l THIS IS IT! i WATERBURY’S METABOLIZED Cod Liyer Oil Compound C. 4 TASTELESS ODORLESS The latest scientific pre parationof COD LIVER OIL Dues all that is claimed for n and super- sedes the old fashioned emulsions which upset lhe stomach. Highly re Commended by t'uj imdt 4 4
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      209 2 I The Chinese Steamship Coy., Ltd. For Rangoon, Tbe s.s. Glenogle, 3,750 ton*, Captain !V. Graves, is expected to arrive here I from Singapore, on Monday, the 7th inst., and will leave for the above port, on the same day at 4 p.m. For freight or passage, applv to BAN
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      1576 2 r~ D#C >#C >♦0 )♦<= )#C THE BCRNESE ALPS MILK CO. s ”°8 Products were awarded the GRAND PRIX (The highest award obtainable) At the Universal and Colonial Exhibition, Brussels, 1910. SLEDGE MILK L is supplied to all the GOVERNMENT MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES. Local Agents: SANDILANDS,
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    23 3 Vessels From Agents Due Arcadia Delhi Lutfzotr But-low Colombo Singapore Singapore Colombo A.G.&Co. A. B. B.M.&Co. 9th Aug. 12th 16th 17th
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    SAILINGS.
    18 3 Vessels For Agents Leaves Arbadia Singapore A.G.&Co. Aug. Dtllii Colombo A.G.ACo. Luetzotr Colombo B.M.&Co. Buclow Singapore B.M.ACo.
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      259 3 Kx|mwUwl ArriralN and Departure?. Mail Service Outward. Mooltan connecting Arcadia Oth Au^ dome ward. S.S. INDIA, will run through from China to Marseilles and London without transhipment. F4R£S BY MAIL STEAMERS. Ist pljssp 2ftdcl^s To London by Sea £66 £44 To Marseilles or Gibraltar £6l-12 £4l-16 EXTRA STEAMERS. intermediate Service.
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      597 3 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. s\ PAKETYAART M AATSCHAPPJJ. (ROYAL DITCH PACKET COMPANY.) Foa Intended to Sail. Steamer. Deli. Asahan, Paneb and Singapore. (Weekly). Deli and Batu Bakra. (Fortnightly). Deli and Langsa. (Fortnightly). Sintfannre (direct) Connecting with Batavia and other Java etc. ports. (Fortnightly.) Fri. lltli Ang., 2 p.in.
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      990 3 iON I d d I H S) MKDDEUTSCHER LLO7D, BEEM IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. fTIHR fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen -1. Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Algiers, Genoa, Naples (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandra and vice versa). Port Said, Suez, Aden, and back'
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    THE STRAITS ECHO
    104 4 A Journal for Educated Folk. Published daily (exempt Sundays and public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local $24 per annum Outstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 536 Printing Depirtmsrxt 353 Studia
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    IN THE DARK.
    481 4 The Legislative Council yesterday was to have heard the first reading of a Bill based on the findings of the famous Municipal Commission of Enquiry. At the moment of writing, our telegraphic report of the proceedings has not come through, and we are where Moses was when
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    GENEROSITY.
    635 4 If a European had given $103,003, plus a piece of land, to any public cause in Penang, other Europeans would have gasped a little, and then talked a lot about ‘munificence,” priucely generosity,” and the like. Some of the meaner-minded would perhaps have tried to guess what he was
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    The Cricket Match.
    1164 4 Colony’s Pooh Start. 1 The Bank Holiday match is on, between teams representing the F.M.S. and the Colony. Colony. F.M.S. Capt. Rooke C. K. Bancroft (Capt.) < G. Lungley E. F. Mullen A. Jenkins M. K. Foster J. W. Haddon T. G. Hickley V. R. Scully N.
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    P. C. C.
    42 4 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the tie, played off yesterday Single Handicap, Class A. Forrest beat Davidson, 7—5; 6—3. Neubronner beat A. G. Anthony I—6 6—2 6—4. Single Handicap, Class V. Syer heat Lean, 6—3 6—3.
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    Outputs.
    31 4 The output of dry rubber from the undermentioned estates for the month of July are as follows Ik Brieh Rubber Estates, Ltd. 4,44 i Alor Pongsu Rubber Estate, Ltd. 4,338
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    To-morrow’s Church Services.
    225 4 EIGITH SUNDAY AFTER TRINIIT ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH. 1 7-30 a.m.—Holy Communion (Plain). 8 ty.np —Matins (No Organ). 9 a.m.—Holy Communion (Tarnjl). 10 am. Matins (Chinese). 5 p.w —Sunday School. 6 p.m.—Evensong and Sermon. ST. MARK'S CHURCH BUTTERWORTH. 9 a.m.—Matins Sermon and Holy Coumunion. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Divine service
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      522 4 The Straits Cinematograph Coy. The most valuable and expensive picture which has never shown before in Penang. To-night To-night QUEEN VICTORIA MEMORIAL Only our producer was allowed to take the Photo. You will see clearly many noted Kings and Queens assembled at the spot. THE NEW GRAND PROGRAMME. SHARMA’S INKS.
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      14 4 Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure for all iat wnal complaints, dy sentry, cough3, colds, etc
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      13 4 For ail internal complaint*, dysen+o-y oou*hs. cold*. err.. fake Wood/ Peppermint Cure. Great
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      71 4 Ihere was ouce a yonng fellow calif l Timothy Timms, Whose joy and delight was the writing hymns. And, although not so good as the great B. Sims, et his verses were far from being Y**' But he caught a bad cold, and lay days. We thought he would die,
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Persia.
      49 5 French and Italian Protest. A telegram from Telieran states that the French and Italian representatives have sent a note to the Persian Government protesting against the payment of their own nationals, who are employees or pensioners of the Persian Government, through Mr. Shuster, the American Treasurer General. Reuter.
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      The Chilian Navy.
      44 5 Armstrong To Build Dreadnoughts. A telegram from Santiago states that the Admiralty recommends the acceptance of the tender of Messrs. Armstrong for the construction of the two Chilian Dreadnoughts of 28,000 tons each. They will be armed with fourteen 9-iu-guns. Reuter.
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      Arbitration.
      170 5 The Treaties with America. A telegram from Washington states that tlie Anglo-American and the Franco-Ameri-ean arbitration treaties were signed too late for submission to the Senate on Thursday, hut they will lie submitted on Friday. The Senate received numerous petitions for and against the ratification of the AngloAmerican treaty
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      Aeronautics.
      21 5 Hendon To Dieppe. Vedrines aeroplaued from Hendon to hieppe in hours. He crossed the Channel from Folkestone to Boulogne. Reuter.
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      The Crisis.
      157 5 Response to Morley's Whip. Ji* to {he whip of Lqrd Morley beventy-§ix Peers, including eight Ministers, have announced their intention to support the Government.. (On the Ut inst. Reuter wired Lord Morley ha* sent a most urgent whip to the Liberal lord*. He take* the unusual course of
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      Morocco.
      111 5 German» Wasting Time. The French papers are urging a convocation and a fresh International Conference in regard to Morocco on the plea that Germany is purposely wasting time. Berlin Moke Hopeful. A more hopeful tone is «pjareut in Berlin though it is admitted that a considerable tune must elapse
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      Port of London.
      31 5 New Deep Water Dock. The Port of London authority has decided to construct immediately a deep-water dock costing £2, 000,0 0 in connection with the improvement scheme. Reuter.
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      Necrology.
      42 5 Reinhold Begas. The death has taken place, at the age of 80, of Reinhold Begas, the well-known German Sculptor. His principal works were: Statue of Schiller, Sarcophagus of Emperor Frederick 111, National monument to Emperor William and Statue of Bismirck. Reuter.
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      London Dockers' Strike.
      60 5 Arbitration Committee's Award. Arbitration negotiations in regard to the London Dock Labourers Strike have concluded. The award will lie announced at a mass meeting at Trafalgar Square on Suuday. Over twenty-thousand are involved. The position is serious aud the unlotding of ice ships is delayed, but arrangements
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      Malta.
      27 5 Enquiry Commission. The Kt. Hou. Russel Rea aud Sir Mackenzie Chalmers have l>een appointed Commissioners to euquire into the financial aud judicial procedure in Malta. Renter.
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      Somaliland.
      28 5 New Commissioner. Mr. H. A. Byatt, Secretary to Administration, Somaliland, has been appointed Commissioner and Comiuander-iu-Chief of the Protectorate in succession to BrigGeneral W. H. Manning. Reuter.
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    Chinese News.
    440 5 The following items arp clipped from the HQ.nykqng Telegraph Prince Ching Overworked. Owing to pressure of work. Prince Ching, the President of the new T Cabinet, finds it difficult to look after the business in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and has accordingly asked the Prince Regent to
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    Our London Letter.
    866 5 (From Our Ourn < 'orreypondĕnt.} London, July 7th. Rubber shares are lifeless. Good and bad reports have made but little change in the hum drum business of the past few weeks and at time of writing the public seem to have ceased buying altogether. I understand that
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    P. W Weather Report for 3rd August
    30 5 Highest corrected reading of Barometer 29. c 35 Maximum temperature in Shade 92.5°F Minimum 73°F Rainfall I'lBinch Prevailing direction of Wind N. W.
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    Kuala Pilah Rubber.
    191 5 Action for Damages against a Shanghai Firm. Before Mr. F. S. A. Bourne, at Shanghai, on July 20, the Kuala Pilah Rubber Estate, Ltd., sued Messrs. Craig and Co., Ltd., for money payable by defendants to plaintiffs for money received by defendants for the use of plaintiffs.
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    $85,000 At Issue.
    137 5 Towkay 800 Bee’s Appeal. The hearing of the appeal of 800 Bee, revenue farmer and tin miner, was concluded at Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, judgment l>eing reserved. A decision by the Chief Judicial Commissioner ordered 800 Bee to pay 585.000 into the Chartered Bank of India, Kuala
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    The Wrecked Mersing.
    155 5 Embedded in Mud and Swept by the Monsoon. The position of the wrecked Merging, which was sunk on the night of July 2 as the result of a collision with the Kheng Seng, has now been ascertained. The vessel lies about a mile to the south-west of
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    THE MANIFEST.
    253 5 DePART^I). Per s.s. Pin Sung, 4th Aug, for Port Swettenham Reverend Laraent, Messrs. J. Moss and C. J. Fulton. For Singapore: Miss P. Palina, Mrs. Lee Bean Teong, Mr. P. D. Cumlia, Mr and Mrs Qti di Beng Khay with Mr. and Mrs. Lee K<*oi Choo Per s
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    FIXTURES
    69 5 To-day. 11th Day of 6th Moon. Public Holiday. Cricket Colony vs. F M. S. Golf Club Colombia Cup. George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road, 9 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road. Japanese Bioscope, Penang Road. To-morrow. 12th Day of 6th Moon. Eighth Suuday after Trinity. Transfiguration. J Golf Club Colombia
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    34 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Outward TTomiward Arcadia 9 Aug. j Delhi 12 Aug I Devanha 26 Ex ra s«rvice. Outward Homiward Sunda 14 Aug. I Syria 17 Aug. Palma 28 Norc 1 Sept
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      72 5 Priise From Everywheri. The manufacturers of Chaniherl&in 8 Cough Remedy receive letters from the most remote corners of the world in praise of this well known medicine. Pareuts in Australia, India and Samoa give it to their haloes for colds and croup, with the same satisfactory results as do the
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      30 5 («nnOtian capsules contain only the purest East Indian Sandalwood oil and Kawa Kawa. The first dose quickly removes violent inflammatory symptoms, hots of 40 capsules, at all dealers and chemists.
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      54 5 Antiseptic Linim?nt. Cuts and bruises may be healed in about one-third the time requited by the usual treatment by applying Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. It is an autiseptic and causes such injuries to.heal without maturation. This lin'ment also relieves serene s of the mu cles and rheumatic pains. Foi sale by
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    SHARES.
    1993 6 I I 0D <M «1 S CT ®.i! iNumber of ‘li, Capital. Shares iP Dividends. Name. S E 73 3 I issued. *2 j eg g w <y 1906,1907 1908 1909 *****9U RUBBER—DOLLAR SHARES, p.c. p c. p.o. p.c. p. c. 1041(1 n 150 000 130,000 1 l Ayer
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  • SHIPPING.
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      ARRIVALS.
      139 7 Hha Jr a, Br. s.s., Lima, 4th Aug.*, Moulmein 31st Aug., Gen.—H. L. Co. Bintang, I>au. h s., 1,813, C&rae, 4th Aug., Suez, 14th July, Gen.—G. H. S. Co. Rear!, Dut. s.s., 820, Koppenhooi, 4th Aug, Batavia, 21th July, Gen.—H. L. Co. Atjeh, Dut. 8.b., 393, Karsten, 4th Aug.,
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      DEPARTURES.
      84 7 sth August. Taroba, for Madras taking mails for Europe, etc., via Bombay. fieJa/i, for Alor Star (Kedah). bharaia, for Itangoon and Calcutta. Pefiil), for Deli. Hole Canton, for Telpk Anson. L<iitia r for port Swettenham and Singapore. Reoel, for Langsa, T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh, Pulo Well, Padaug Ac. and
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      MAILS CLOSE
      190 7 Foe Yen—Per Jit Seng, 7th instant, 7 a.m. Calcutta —Per f’ersia, 7th instant 11 a.m. Trang—Per Kian Ann, 7th instant, 11 a.m. langsa, T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh and Pulo Weh—Per Atjeh, 7th instant, 11am. Bindings and Teluk Anson —Per Canton, 7th instant, 11 a.m. Rangoon—Per Glenoyle, 7th instant,
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    EXCHANGE.
    126 7 Pexano, 4th August. By courtesy of the Chartered Bank. J jOT d in, Demand Bank j months’ sight Bark 2/41 3 Cre<lit 2/4£ ,1 3 Documentary.. 2/4, 7^ I Calouttu, Oemnod Ban»? R>. 174 i 3day»’ti;ht Private Lfij I Bombay, Demand Bunt 174$ I Vfoulmein, Demand Bank 1 3j
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    PRODUCE.
    224 7 Cfald Leaf $6460 Black Pepper no stock White Pepper 2 .50 buyer* Trang Pepper 20.— noin. Cloves 42. nominal Mace pi8 —nominal Pickings 103 —sellers Nutmegs 110s. 22. —sellers (No. 1 5 80 sal i Sugar I 2 5 6» sal s (.Basket 5.10 nom. Copra (mixed) 9 9)
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    Business Aptitude of Chinese.
    300 7 k In the course of a report on the trade an< commerce of the Society Islands for 1910 His Majesty’s Consul, Mr. Rowley, refers t< the picking and curing of the vaiilla bean, in which there is a large trade. The Chinese, he says, are, practically
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    Greatest Game on Record.
    605 7 BRILLIANT PLAY BY FRANCE AND i GERMANY. Super Lawn Tennis. By universal consent, the finest fourhanded game played at Wimbledon was seen yesterday, (June 30th) when representatives of France and Germany opposed each other in the centre court for the lawn tennis double championship. France won
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    The Safe Debenture.
    836 7 A Word to the Investor. id Says the North China Daily New l) f (Shanghai):— 1 At no part of the year are the delight [i, debenture warrants more in evidence j. than during the last day or two of e June and December. If there were
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      171 7 Stubborn Goughs Do not allow a cold to linger as it indicates some throat or lung trouble. The timely use of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy will avoid all danger. For sale by all Disl**nsaries and Dealers. h I 1 RIGAUD’S KaWGA Of JRPflfl TOILET WATER M. beu'nre of imitations. RIGAUD C°
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      197 7 Bandoengsche Kininefabriek JAVA QUININE. Largely used by Hospitals and Estates. Packed in I Kilo Tins at $l2-50 per tin. Special price for large quantities. G. H. SLOT Co., AGENTS. Two Leading Brands. BURMAH CHEROOTS. “BIRD” BRAND. This well known Brand commands a large sale and compares favourably with competitive Brands
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      71 7 wUk Heaidc This distressing ailraen» results from a disorde ed condition of the stonkauh. All t hat is needed to effe t a cure is a close or tRO of Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. In fact, the attack ruav tie warded off, or greatly lessoned in severity, bv taking
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      56 7 THIS IS IT! Waterbary's Metabolized Cod Li ver Oil Compound 2 ■yxx,. «SaE rjri TASTELESS ODORLESS 'I he latest scientific preparation of COD LIVER OIL. Dees all that is claimed fer it and supersedes the old fashioned emulsions which upset the stomach. Highly recommended by the medi cal profession. C-
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      1327 8 W. MANSON, America n*\Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen f Co.. Pka, 0. S.TA. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. RESIDING AT Ao. 21 a, Penang Road. A Inr dooa from the Extern aid Oriental Hotel. Khoo Buan Phuan CHOP Qim Moh, 203, Main Road, Taiping, Tin Miners,' Advaneers and Genera Goods Store.
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