Straits Echo, 17 August 1911

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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. 9. $24 Ter Annum. PEKANG, IUUKSDA*. i7th AUGUST, 1911. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 185.
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      1002 1 if jou require aTTonic and some' thing to nourish jou, Drink Dog’s Head Guinness’s v Stout, and lcok for this r~s lal>el to see that a jou get it. XIANG LEE A Co., Sole Agents. Andrew Usher 8 Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE. O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY 8 Co., AGENTS FOR PENANG
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      33 1 Order it in Nip Bottles. Dog’s Heed Guinness's Stout. JThe Tonic that cheers and soothes and doesn’t harm, t Observe this lalad, it is on every genuine Nip. TIANG LEE Co., Sol* Agents
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    Macao.
    806 2 iTn.W this heading, with the sub-title of Guardian of 10th instant has published an article from a travelling correspondent dealing with tb« present aspect of Jongjtime moribund Portuguese colony where the fa DOet Camoens lived and died The Smdent is evidently an acute observer __with a few graphic touches
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    Some Metal Statistics.
    382 2 The metal statistics compiled by the Metallgesellscliaft and the Metallbauk und Metallurgische Gesellschaft, of Frank fort-on-Main, have just been issued, and they 1 are as usual, a wonderfully complete and I painstaking compilation, which probably stands unrivalled in commercial literature 1 as the result of private endeavour.
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    Tide Table for Penang.
    94 2 July, 1911. H. W. L. W. H. W. L.W. I>ate AM. A.M. P.M. PM. 17th 4.22, 1'».34, 4.45, 10.57 18th 5.09, 11.22, 5.36, 11.49 19th 6.09, Nil. 6 45, 12.53 20th 7.26, 1.44, 8.13. 2.31 21st 8.59, 3.21, 9.42, 4.03 22nd 10.01, 4.11, 10.21, 4.31 23rd
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      57 2 THIS IS IT! Waterbury’s Metabolized Cod Liver Oil Compound TASTELESS ODORLESS TJSit ,4 The latest scientific pre- paraiion of COD LIV'EK OIL. Dees all that is j claimed for it and super- sedes the old-fashioued j emulsions which upset the stomach. Highly re commended by the medi cal profession. C'-
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      196 2 Praise From Everywhere. The manufacturer» of Chamberlain s Cough Remedy receive letters from the most •emote corners of the world in praise of thii well known medicine. Parents in Australia, India and Samoa give it to their babies for colds and t.roup, with the same satisfactory results as do the
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      1961 2 THE SOURCE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. The prevention of Cholera, Typhoid, and many other impure drinking water. these diseases lies in the hands ot every householder, who can assnHhimself of a constant supply of PURE WATER by the use of a filter which is absolutely microbe-proof. This is found in THE BERKEFELD
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    19 3 Vessels From Ayents Due Devanha Kleist Gneitenau Singapore Singapore Colombo A-O.&Co. B.M.&C0.. B.M.&Co. *26tbAug. 3 th 31st
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    SAILINGS.
    16 3 Vessels For Ageirfs Leaves ft Devanha Kleist Gneisenau Colombo Colombo Singapore A. B. B.M.&Jo. Aug.
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    THE MOON.
    21 3 I ia*»t Quarter Aug. 17th if Mew Moon 2lth First Quarter ?,l B t CJ Full Moon Soot. 8th
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    29 3 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. "UfWiBD Qouiwibo. IDeoanha 26 Au^. Arcadia 9 Sept. Extra Service. OUTWARD HOMSWARD Palma 23 Aug. Syria 17 Aug Sumatra 12 Sept. Xor« 1 Sept
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      257 3 f: J»AO.!l S.N.C Lxpwled Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service Outward. Homeward S.S. INDIA, will run through from China to Marseilles and London without transhipment. FAKES BY MAIL STEAMERS. 1st class 2nd class To London by Sea .£66 £44 To Marseilles or Gibraltar .£61-12 .£41-16 EXTRA STEAMERS. Intermediate Service. WITH excellent
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      401 3 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAYICATION CO., LTD. Cuddalore and Karikal (Wejkly). Thongwa Taroba Teesta Wed. 23rd Aug., noon. Sat. 2nd Sept., noon. HUTTENBACH, LIEBERT Co., Penang, Agents KONINKLIJKE PAKETYAART M A ATSCHAPPIJ, (R0YA1. DUTUI PACKET COMPANY.! Foe Intended to Said. STEAMER. For freight, passage or particulars apply to HUTTENBACH, UEBERT 8i
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      342 3 <SHIPPING. MDDEUTSCM LL07D, EMEU. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. f I lHE fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen JL Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Algiers, Genoa, Naples (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandra and vice versa). Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtau
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      462 3 N. Y. K. Japan Mail Steamship Company. Ltd. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is (maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp under mail contract, with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-Screw steamers maintainin'; this service have l>een specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all
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    THE STRAITS ECHO.
    106 4 A Journal kor Educated Folf. Published daily (except Sundays aud public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRES 3, Ltd. No. 22b —232, Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local *24 par annum Outstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) *l5 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telethons No*. (Echo) 533 Printing Departmjnt
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    LOYALTY AND TRUE PATRIOTISM
    932 4 When you’ve finished killing Socialism t with your mouth, wiil you kindly listen to iu honest attempt to define true patriotism, which we are inclined to summarise as pay, pay, pay We have lately been showing how our Constitution is a democratic constitution, our King a
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    Tin and Rice Quotations.
    609 4 The following business in tin has lieen d )ne to-day Penang Penang Tin Exchange, 4 buyers, no sellers Leong Fee Co., 25 t >ns at 9130 Straits Trading Co., 75 94 30 S ogapore Straits Trading Co., 10 > 94.15 Tot a,) 200 ton*. Tin is
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    League Footballs
    763 4 C. R. C. rs. M. R. C. An Unsporty Game. The League fixture between the C. R. C* and the M. R. C. was played off yesterday evening on the former’s ground before a large crowd of spectators. Mr. Jobson officiated as referee. The teams C.R.C. Goal Ewe
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    P. C. C.
    75 4 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played off yesterday Mixed Double Handicap. Miss Jones McArthur beat Mrs. May Sproule, 6-0; 7 Mr. Mrs. A. F. G. Anderson beat Mrs. Watson de Paula, 6-1; 6-2. Ladies' Double Handicap. Mrs. Edwards Miss Hogan beat tyrs.
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    Appeal Court.
    672 4 (Before Sir A. F. G. Law, Mr. J„.r Fisher and Mr. Justice Ebden) Disputb Over A Will. The appeal of Chuah Hooi Gnoh against the judgment of Mr. Justice Th ton in regard to the will of the late Kl" 11 Soo Cheang was begun before the pH
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    Bookmakers Clerks Quarrel.
    247 4 Accused Acquitted. The racing man accused of voluntary causing hurt to another racial Wffj discharged. W e expected it. It w» 5 I vulgar fight, and the man who got the wor? of it is probably sorry now that he alio** his opponent to be prosecuted on
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      225 4 MOTOR SUPPLIES. METAL POLISH CYLINDER OIL CARBIDE GREASE CLEANING MATERIALS LAMPS AND HORNS TYRES TYRE PAJNT ETC., ETC At Loudon Prices for Casli or Approved Accounts. MASSEY-HARRIS BICYCLE WORKS. 23. STREET PENANG Visitins-“Stay at the Grand Hotel,” Homelike Hotel—for Transient or Residential Guests, affording every known comfort and convenience, and
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      13 4 Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure for all i iternal complaints, dysentry, coughs, cold* otc.
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      35 4 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 aU Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      53 4 Though ope rran swears by lemonade» \V hen it is fifteen in the §hado t An >ther may prefer his beer, And think the first man’s taste is qu<er* Though one may stick to water pure. Another patrouise the brewer Both will, of course rerforce endorse The worth of Woods’
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Malayan Exploration.
      63 5 Albino Pitcher Plants. Messrs. Ridley, Robinson and Closs have made the ascent of Gunong Tahan, and found many new botanical specimens. Among these they mention a pure white pitcher plant—the plant locally called monkey cup.” Mr. Ridley says the plateau on the Pahang side is a most suitable
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      “Mersing" Enquiry.
      37 5 Seven Still Missing. At the enquiry into the wreck of the Mersing liefore Messrs. Firmstone and Radcliffe, with Captains Grey and Biinbridge as assessors, it was stated that seven men are still missing. Echo Special.
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      Labour.
      851 5 Progress of Agitation. The situation at the London docks is again menacing, the men refusing the offer made bv the Port of London authorities yesterday. Meauwhile thousands of tons of foodstuff have gone bad and are being destroyed |,v order of the Board of Health. Another Rioter Shot. Another
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      National Liberal Club Luncheon.
      89 5 Birrell’s Tribute to the Premier. At a luncheon at the National Liberal Club, Mr. A. Birrell, Irish Secretary, paid a warm tribute to Mr. 11. H Asquith iu leading the party to victory on behalf of a free constitution based on a system of representative Government.
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      Stock Exchange.
      20 5 Three Small Failures. Three small failures took place in the Stock Exchange, ehieffy in connection with Yankees. Reuter.
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      English Cricket.
      61 5 M C. C. Tour. It i- auuou iced that M' C. B F y has decided not to go to Austiatia. Gunn has accepted the invitation to go to Australia. Some Results. Warwickshire won its match by an innings and 40 runs. Gloucester won its in itch by
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      Arbitration.
      77 5 The Joint Commission Clause. A telegram from Washington states that (he report of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee defends the action of eliminating the j )int Commission Clause iu the British and French Arbitration Treaties. It characterises the treaties as breeders of war and not of peace, aud argues
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      General Nogi.
      17 5 Homeward Bound. General Nogi has left Berlin for Japan He proceeds via St. Petersburg. Reuter.
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      Necrology.
      35 5 Bishop of Salisbury. The death has taken place, at the age of 68, of the Bishop of Salisbury. Cardinal Moran. Cardinal Moran, the first Australiai Cardinal is He was born in Ireland in 1830.
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    Linggi Plantations.
    1084 5 j An extraordinary general meeting of the Linggi Plantations, Limited, was held on i 25th July, at Winchester House, Old Broadl street, Ĕ. C., to consider a resolution for k increasing the capital to Jk‘125,000, by the creation of 250,000 additional shares af 2s. r each. Bir William
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    THE MANIFEST.
    348 5 I Per ss. Budoir, 16th Aug., from Genoa Mr. A. van Nievelt, Mr. Cbua Cheng Bok and family, Mr. P. P Ohint, Mr. A. Gasper, > Mr. G. H. Gregory, Mr. J. W. Bust man, Mr. M. de Jong and M r H. Flier. From i. Southampton Mr.
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    Tongkah Harbour.
    296 5 The output of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Company for the past fortnight was; Pis. Dredge No. 1, working 281 hours, 112 3, 260 166 4, 301 320 5, 309 246 Total 844 Dredge No. 2 is beiug overhauled. Labour. Have you any idea what those rascally Loudon
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    FIXTURES
    72 5 To-dat. 23rd Day of Gth Moon. Taiping Races, p. C. C. Tennis Ties. League Football: Free School rs. Oort. Wharves. Free School Ground. George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road, 9 p in. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road. Japanese Bioscope, Penang Road. To-mokhow. 24th Dav of 6tb Moon. P. C C.
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    MAILS DUE.
    13 5 China (Devanha) ...2t>th Aug. China (Kleist) ...8 th German (Gneitenau) 31st
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      14 5 For all internal complaints, dysentery, roughs, colds, otc., take Woods r Great Peppopmint Cure.
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      47 5 U<in<t«un like other preparations of Copaiba and Sandalwood oil does mt affeer the kil ueys or disturb the stomach and is wel. tolerated by the patient even after lengthened treatment. Trials by the Medica Profession solicited. Samples free on appliaction to any of the chief Peaaag Chemists
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      31 5 (ieiimau provokes neither discomfort, •duplications, nor nausea. It is the happiist scientific combination of best East Indian Sandalwood oil and Kawa Kawa. Bottles if 40 capsules at all chemists and dealers.
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      35 5 Source cf Sleeplessness. The most common oause of insomnia is disorders ot the stomach. Chamberlain’s Stomach ;ind Liver Tablets correct these disorders and enable you to slet p. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      482 5 Central Sales Room. The undersigned is instructed to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION, THE UNSERVICEABLE AND CONFISCATED PROPERTT, At Fort Cornwallis On Thursday. 24th August, 1911, AT 11 A.M. Usual C muttons of Sale. Terms —Cash l»efore delivery. CUNNINGHAM. CLARK Co., Licensed Auctioneers. 17-8-11 stjl SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. Central Sales Room. GREAT
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      202 5 PianoS Violin Teaching. Mi** S. MAX is p»j|i«rf«l to jjivt* lessons to anybody desiring same. First class credentials can be given. For tonus etc. Apply to Mr. S. KOOYMAN. Runny male Hotel. 17-8-11 55» NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that Chung Kok Hoe recently a partner in chops Bean Hi
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    SHARES.
    1897 6 g g •S Number ot i£ J •< g Capital. Shares it* Dividends. Name. E t "S 5 issued. -3 3__S, \_J 3 5-_ 190<»I907 1908 1909 *****9ll' BCBBElt— IMJI,1.11; SHARES. p.c. pc. p.c. p.c. p.c.j 190J' 150 000’ 130,000 1 1 J Ayer Kuning Rubber Estate. Ltd. CO
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  • SHIPPING.
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      ARRIVALS
      109 7 Heim. Nor. s.s., 758, Eriksen, 16th Aug., Bombay, 5th Aug Gen. H. Bros. Lutzoic, Ger. s.s., 5,115, Bortfeldt, 16th Aug, Yokohama, 29th July, B. M. Co. Burrib, Siam, s.s, 550, Haurowity, 16th Aug., Puket, 15th Aug., NiL—Siamese Govt. Perm, Rus. s.s., 2,757, Thalianv, 17th Aug Vladivostock, 12th July, Gen.
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      DEPARTURES.
      66 7 17th August. Kedah for Alor Star (Kedah). Avagyee, for Deli. Mary Austin, for P-ng Nga. Ban Whatt Boon, for Pangkalan Brandan. Jin Ho, for Langkat. Janet Nicoll, for Port Swetteuham, Port Dickson and Malacca. Padanu, for Batu Bahru. Tong Hong, for Rangoon. Canton, for Dindings and Teluk Anson. Taroba,
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      MAILS CLOSE
      343 7 Fob Alor Star (Kedah) —Per Sree Bangka to-morrow, 11 a.in. Port Swetteuham and Singapore —Per Pin Seng, to-morrow, 3 p.w. Deli—Per Calypso, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Teluk Anson—Per Hebe, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Singapoie—Per (lien ogle, to-morrow, t p.iu. Pulau Lingkawi, Perils and Setul —Per Un Peng, to-morrow, 4 p.m.
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    EXCHANGE.
    121 7 PlNANd, 17th AUGUST. By courtesy of the Chartered Bank. London, Demand Bank 2 /41 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4^ 3 Credit 2/4$ >, 3 Documentary.. 2/4^ Calcutta, Demand Bank Ra. 174, 3 days’sight Private 176 Bombay, Demand Bans 1 744 Moulmein, Demand Bank 17-4 4 3 days’ sight Private
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    PRODUCE.
    227 7 Gold Leaf S6A6'J Black Pepper «o stock White Pepper 27.80 sales Trang Pepper 20.— nom. Cloves 42. nominal Mace L 'S —nominal Pickings 103 —nominal Nutmegs 110 s 22.—, tellers f No. 1 6 10 sal Sugar 1 2 6 tal s (.Basket 5.10«»». Copra (mixed) 10 20 t'es
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    MARKER PRICES.
    184 7 Pknano, 17th August. 1911. Berk c Soup pir catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew o Curry Meat... 1J Rump Steak 21Ox Tail each M > Tongue... .55 Feet 15 Heart 3'J Liver per catty 5* Por k Pork per catty 32 Pig’s Head... 20 v A 24
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    The Vernacular of Billingsgate.
    400 7 Mr. Maxse, in the National Keeietc for j- May, after speaking of Ministers as the unblushing gang, who for the time l»eing hold this unfortunate nation and Empire in their traitorous grip, goes on to say that j some of His Majesty’s Ministers cultivate the vernacular
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    Rubber Notes.
    516 7 The Para market has been quiet to tirm at times during the w'eek, says the L. <£• G. Express of July 21, and closes steady. Hard Fine spot and near 4s. Gd. value (last, year its. 6'*!.), July-Aug. sold at 4s. Gd. and value, Aug.-Sept. 4s. Gl. and
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    Condensed Milk in China.
    416 7 (From Consul-General George E. Aoder»ou, Hongkong —There is a considerable trade in condensed milk in China, and on the whole the trade is increasing, the in- crease in some ports l»eing notably large. > Hie trade has come to Ik? one of the staple 1 lines
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      170 7 Bandoengsche Kininefabriek JAVA QXJItvIlTE. Largely used by Hospitals and Estates. Packed, in Kilo Tins at $12-30 per tin. Special price for large quantities. G. H. SLOT Co., AGENTS. Runnymede Hotel. NORTHAM ROAD—SEASIDE. The Most Comfortable Hotel in Penang. The Best Food in Penang. The Best Attendance in Penang. A Trial
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      88 7 Antiseptic Liniment. Cuts and bruises may be healed in about oue-third the time required by the usual treatment by applying Chamberlain’s Pain Biilm. It is an antiseptic and causes such injuries to heal without maturation. This liniment also relieves soreness of the muscles and rheumatic pains. For sale by all
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      68 7 ick Headiche. This distressing ailment results from a disordered condition of the stomach. All that is needed to effect a cure is a dose or two of Chainberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. In fact, the attack may t>e warded off, or greatly lessened in severity, by taking a dose of
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      206 7 +++-l-"f THIS 1 IS 1.4* 4 4 s IT WATERBURY’S METABOLIZED Cod Liver Oil Compound I 1 t* La± I 4* 1: TASTELESS ODORLESS '1 he latest scientific pre J partition of COI> LIVER OIL Docs all that claimed for ii and super seder the old fashioned emulsions which upset
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      1152 8 „W. MANSON, America n [Dentist, Late #f‘Dr.'Allen 9 Co., FAa, 0. S. A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free JLK8IDINO AT r A o.’ 2Ia, Penang Road.'I A lev 4mit frta the Cutcn and Oriental Hotel. TEE STRAITS GUANO 007., LTD. Can always supply best Perlis Cuano guaranteed to contain 84 per
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