Straits Echo, 2 April 1912

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    36 1 Straits Echo DULY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS» THE FEDERATED MALAY ST4l'E> aND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 10. *s24 Per Annum. PEJNAMi, TUESDAY, 2nd APKIL, 1912.« Single Copy, 10 cento. No# 'i O
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      1101 1 If 0 a require a Tonic and come' thing to nourich you. Drink Dog's Head ,Guinnesses Stout, and look for this H Ri lshel to see that you get it. TIANQaLEE A Co.. Sole Agent». o Andrew Usher 8 Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE. O.V.G. Whisky. SAND1LANDS, BUTTERY 8 to.. AGENTS FOK
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      35 1 Order it in Nip Bottles. Dog's Head Guinness's Stout. The Tonic that cheers and soothes 1 and doesn’t harm. i Observe this label, it is on every genuine Nip. TIANG LEE A Co., SoU Agents.
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    Prime Minister's Appeal.
    2641 2 The following in the text of the Prime Minister's address to the National Miners’ Conference: Gentlemen, I dcsiiv to say a few words to you. This is a time when great issues are at stake and large and far-reaching decisions have to be taken. I want to
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      52 2 Cmes of Constipation. Sedentary haiiiu, Lick of outdoor exercise, insufficient mastication of food, constipation, a torpid liver, worry <uud anxiety, are the most common causes of stomach troubles Correct your habits and take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and vou vil) »oou be well For sale by alf Dispensaries and
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      488 2 For Childn*u's Hacking Cough at Night, Woods* Groat Pomiermint Cure. AB. AB t Hall. ith all Films. Gaumont, Hig S other makers’ film*. AT THE George ~ow Cinema- ranh, Kuala Kang l a Road Thcat An Absolutely Grand Projr.unuK' th«* Longest and M<»t Kmv lieu Never Seen Before! Never Sc.n
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      1673 2 'fi. y/s m /LA And you must Sanatogen regularly for several weeks'* This urgent advice is given by physicians every day. in every civilised country, to sufferers from Nervous Debility, Br. in-fag, Lack of Vitality, Sleeplessness, Disordered Digestion. Poverty of Blood and various Wasting 1) sea'-cs. Physicians know that is
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    27 3 Vessels brom Agents D-ue 1 Assay e Colombo AG.&Co. 5th Apr. Devanha Singapore A.G.&Co. 6th P. Alice Singapore BM.&Co. 9th P■ Ludwig Colombo BM.&Co illth
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    SAILINGS.
    24 3 Vessels For Agents Leave* Asm ye Singapore A-G.&Co. Apr. Devanha .Colombo A.C.&Co. P. Alice jColombo B.M.&Co. P. Ludwig Singapore B.M.&Jo. 1 I t
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      369 3 ,Arrivals and Departures. Mall Service Outward. Apr. 5 Aaaaje connecting with Malwa Apr. 18 Oriental do China Mav 2 Devauha do Macedonia "m:*< vi *1 Connecting; Due b,mwer with S.S Txmrion. Apr. 6 Devanha 20 Delta May 4 Assaye 18 Asteamer Moldavia Maloja Mongolia Malwa 4 18 June 1 15
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      403 3 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. HUTTENBACH, LIEBERT 81 Co., Penang, Agents. X. H Nvi KONINKLIJKE ?AKETYAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. (RO> t. DUTCH PACKET COMPANY.) FOB Dell, Asahan, Paneh and Singapore. (Weekly). Deli and Batu Bakra. (Fortnightly). Deli and Langsa. (Fortnightly). Singapore (direct) Connecting with Batavia and other Java etc. ports. (Fortnightly.)
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      970 3 NG. lilD LLOYD. BREMEN, IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE fTIHE fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen JL Hamburg via Rotten lam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Algiers. Genoa Naples (connection Marseilles, Alexandra and vice versa). Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtau or Nagasaki.
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    THE STRAITS ECHO.
    423 4 Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Lti>. No. 226—232 Beach Street, Penang. Prick. Daily Local *24 per annum. M Outstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) 415 CABLE ADDRESS POTTO— PEN 4 NO Telephone No*, 556 Printing Department 543 Studia hiloritate proveniunt
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    CHINESE NOT WANTED
    910 4 To kick out ail the Chinese in Malaya u the startling proposal of H. B. M ventilated without comment by the ‘‘Malay Mail”. 'I his Half Baked Mauuikin proposes that the Chinese be gradually cleared out neck and crop from thi* part of the world, as elsewhere
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    A Protest.
    192 4 The Hongkong Amatpur Dramatic Club recently produced The Gondoliers It was a very successful performance, but one playgoer had his pleasure spoilt by a ivhLdTug person” and thus formulates his protest to a Hongkong contemporary M.iv T protest, through you, against the attitude of a certain class of
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    King and People.
    228 4 A sensation has been caused in Austria Hungary by the news that in the audience granted to Count Khuen-Hedervarv, Hungarian Premier, on Friday the Smperor Francis Joseph threatened to abdicate unless the resolution of the Hungarian Parliament limiting His Majesty’s power to call out the reserves be
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    Grapes.
    36 4 The Singapore Cold Storage Coy., Penang branch, have just received a shipment of Grapes from Australia. Those who are fond of this fruit will find the price reasonable, viz —6o cts. per lb. Staff Script.
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    The Coal Crisis.
    80 4 Though Lancashire is hostile and some other coal-fields doubtful the ballots generally continue to favour a resumption. Meanwhile the number of those without < work continue to increase by thousands daily. < The latest returns of the ballot show that i in England there are 29,000 for
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    League Football Meeting.
    683 4 The annual meeting of the Penang Football League was held at the Penang Cricket Club yesterday afternoon. The following were present: —Dr. T. Hill Jamieson President), Mr. Jas. T. Dobbie (Secretary), Mr. H. R. Cheeseman (P.F.S.) Mr. Ye»p Swee Liin (C. R. C.) Dr K. T. Khong
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    A Handy Geography.
    112 4 We ail know Mr. C. M. Phillips’ Geography of the Malay Peninsula It is used as a text book in the local schools. Mr. Abdul Majid, of the Malay College, Kuala Kangsar, has translated the book into Romanised Malay. The translation is issued as a handy pamphlet,
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    Medan.
    154 4 Sumatra rubber estates are u ff er n loss by this long continued drought ViS wells are dried up. Cattle are contract^ QISraSP. We are looking forward to tbe am,., of our Penang motor. We hare a rumbe r of English residents. Harn.l aud Ciosueld arc the chief importer*
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    Scott’s Expedition.
    68 4 Captain Scott’s steamer, Terra Nova, has arrived at A karoo New Zealand. Captain Scott was not on board but he aent a me-sage to the Terra Nova’s base at MeMurdo S >und < u Jan. 3 stating that he will remain in the Antarctic another winter i.i oidei
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    Karangan Hydraulic Tin.
    263 4 A special meeting of the shareholders of the Karangan Hydraulic Tin Mining Co. was held at 9, Weld Quay, yesterday. The following gentlemen were present. The Hon. R Young (Chairman) and Messrs. T A. Martin and A. W Black stone. The Secretary read the notice convening the
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    Mexican Trouble.
    47 4 A telegram from Washington says that 1 the Government has consented to permit shipment of arms to Mexico for the Federal troops. Three consignments have already crossed the border. This does not violate neutrality as the belligerency of the revolu- tionists is not recognised. Telegraphed.
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    Federal Appointments.
    206 4 i Mr. E. B Skinner and Mr. W. F. Nutt to be an Unofficial Members of the Federa 1 Council. Mr. W. L. Crick to 1» District Traffic Superintendent, F M.S.R. 1 Mr. E. A. P. Helps to be a Cadet. > Dr. D. C. Robertson to he
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    Wales Pariswards.
    11 4 The Prince of Wales has started for Paris. Telegraphed.
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      120 4 IGNITION AND LIGHT. C«ri molls cionst k« ntectti from AccomoUlors wken tkcy tr< cktrtti kj MAKESHIFT and EXPERIMENTAL METHODS. We have the only local plant imported specially for this work. New accumulators always ready for immediate use. MASSEY-HARRIS MOTOR WORKS. 23. BEACH STREET, PENANO NOTICE. The performance advertised by Mr.
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      76 4 A Family Necessity. II wry family should lx* provided with Chamberlain’s Pain Ralm at all times. Sprains may be cured in much less time when promptly treated. Lame back, lame shoulder, pains in the side and chest and rheumatic pains are some of the diseases for which it is especially
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      44 4 Best Treatment for Whoopinft Coagh. Whooping cough is not dangerous when the cough is kept loose and expectoration easy bv giving Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It has been used in many epidemics of this disease with perfect success. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      57 4 All things have moved along in fifty years. Except man’s dress, you’ll find it *tilappears Upon his back and coughs and cold» well Come in the self-same place, as all can teuThe remedv is different you see, Instead of leeches, blisters, or herb tea; Folks now take Woods’ Peppermint Curs*
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    Coronation Gift.
    61 5 fjord Cur7/>n, Lord George Hamilton and fcir George lteid on Saturday presented the King with the Coronation gift of the Georg* *of the Empire. It was a badge of the Order of the Garter at udder] with diamonds. '1 he King sincerely thanked the subscrilters and *aid that
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    P. L. R. C.
    167 5 Mills Tropht. 100 yards. •Miss Weravss 33 Mrs. Gore. Auuerson 33 •Miss Huxley 33 Mrs. Hamilton 32 Miss Thornton 31 Miss Joan Smith 3] Miss Jones 31 Miss McIntyre 28 Mi»# S. B. Smith 28 Mrs Oxenham 27 Miss Birch 23 Miss Gawtborne 21 Miss W.
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    Dr. Sun Yat Sen.
    50 5 The Nanking Association held a reception on March 16 in honour of Dr. Sun Yat Sen. Over one hundred foreigners, including the British, American and German Consuls, were present. There were no formal speeches, but conversation, music, and refreshments made the time pass swiftly. Staff Script.
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    Stephens Memorial.
    148 5 The memorial window which has been erected at the east end of All Saints’ Church, Taiping, was unveiled and dedicated on Sunday evening, March 31st. This window was presented to the Church by Miss Florence Stephens in memory of her two brothers Frank and Arthur, both so well
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    Naval Reorganisation.
    36 5 The reorganisation in the composition of the fi-Hit. described by Mr. Winston Oliurchill on (he 19th inst.,comes into force on May 1. the Sixth Cruiser Squadron will henceforth be called the Mediterranean Squadron Telegraphed.
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    Penang Golf Club.
    97 5 The result of the March play for the Monthly Medal was: F. Duxbury ...41+46=87 —12=75 W. S. Goldie 50 44=94-12=82 H. C. Sells 48 45=93-11 =82 A. Smith ...43 48=91— 8=83 H. R. Buckland 37 43=80+ 4=84 Messrs. Geo. Macbain, C. T. Durward, 8. F. B. Martin.
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    Our Water Supply.
    145 5 Vi as last night’s rain the break up of the drought? Let us hope so at any rate, because if the drought continue much longer we might have trouble with our water. That we have as yet experienced Q o scarcity iu the supply is due in
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    Home Rule Demonstration.
    40 5 A huge Home Rule demonstration took place at Dublin on Sunday. The participants, who came from all parts of Ireland, are variously estimated at from 60,000 to 300,0 0. >Jr. John Redmond was the chief speaker. Telegraphed.
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    F. M. S. Trade.
    671 5 We give below a few extracts from the annual report of the Selangor Chamber of Commerce. The Y ear’s Review. The year 1911 had been one of great prosperity for the trade of the Federated Malay States, probably even more prosperous than the preceding year. Chinese
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    Oxford Wins Race.
    32 5 Oxford won the boat race from Cambridge bv six lengths in 22 mm. 5 secs. Ihe Oxford boat led throughout. A very strong north westerly wind was blowing. Telegraphed.
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    Soccer.
    63 5 An interesting game was played on the Esplanade yesterday atteruoor between P. C. C. and the Crescent. Towards the close of the first half the P C. C scored, Holmes being the notcuer. The Crescent tried to equalise but their efforts were fruitless the game thus ending in a
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    Our London Letter.
    1487 5 London, March 8th. Plenty of advice is being offered to the Government by amateur counsellors. They are invited, among other things, to pass an Act establishing compulsory arbitration in industrial disputes, to “attach” the funds of trade unions when misused against the interests of the community, to
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    Anti-Gambling Activity.
    78 5 Su Cheng, charged with being the occupier of a bouse used for the purpose of gaming, was fiued $lOO or in default 6 weeks’ R. I. The court ordered one foilrth Of the flue to go to the informer. On j the 25th of last mouth A. S.
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    Penang Exports.
    75 5 .Following were the exports of Penang for the fortnight ending 31st March To the United Kingdom. Tin 1,330 tous ;J White Pepper 5 Tapioca flour 142 Pearl Tapioca 85 •o 100 Uin*l*er THE U. 3. -.VirfEßl j Tin 490 tows !’*l,«;k IVpjHi* White 25 <i> l I’apio'- i
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    The Manifest.
    237 5 Kick and Krax.— The s.s. Seam; Chooii arrived iu port this morning from Rangoon with 11,554 bags of rice and 3,998 bags of bran. Tix. —The s.s Hok Canton brought 2,674 bags of tin ore and 204 slabs of tin The s.s Janet Nicoll brought 37 bar* of
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    March Rubber Crops.
    31 5 lbs. dry Padang Rubber Estate Co., Ltd 3,260 Samagaga Estate 616 Gula-Kalumpong Rubber Estates, Ltd. 30,000 Gula-Kalumpong Rubber Estates,Ltd.: Coconuts... 12,000 Gula-Kalumpong Rubber Estates, Ltd.: Sugar 4,700 pks.
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    Tin and Rice Quotations.
    61 5 The following busmen* mi tm nas done to-day Penan»? Penang Tin Exchange, 25 tons at $96 55 Straits Trading Co., 100 97.12* Singapore Straits Trading Co., 100 97 Total... 225 tous. Tin is quoted in London to-day at £196 15s. cash and £192 ss. three months’
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    FIXTURES.
    30 5 To-mat 15th Day oi 2nd Moon. Church Services at 74 Maxwell Road, 6 p.m. Band, Golf Club. George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road, 9 p.m. Straits Cinematograph. Penang Road
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      35 5 brings about satisfactory results without the aid of any local treatment and i* the latest and most scientific Remedy and far superior to combinations of plain Sandalwood oil. Copaiba, etc. At all chemists and dealers
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      414 5 rR SALE. 7,000 to 8,000 Selected Seed Coco&nuts Hi-monthly from trees 17 to 20 years of age. Inspection invited. Apply, MANAGER, 2-4-12 260 ISungei Sltuuoj, Lunas. For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow S Amoy. The steamship Hong Wan Captain J. Mason, is expected to arrive here on Thursday, the 4th inst., and
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      634 5 NOTICE We, John Frederick W refold and Maxwell Ruthven Thorntou, practising as Advocates and. Solicitor* at No. 13 Beaeb Street. Penang, and No. 23 Station Road, Ipoh under the firm name of Wreford and Thornton hereby give notice that we have transferred our practice at Penaug and Ipoh to James
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  • SHIPPING.
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      ARRIVALS.
      124 6 Omapere, Br. s.b., 340, Lyons, Ist Apr., Singapore, 30th Mar., Gen. —E. 8. Co., Ltd. Sappho, Br. s.s., 328, Stacb, Ist Apr., Tongkah, 31st Mar., Gen. —A. G. Co. Seang Choon, Br. e 8., 3,722, Larkins, 2nd Apr., Rangoon, 30th Mar., Gen. —Ban Eng Joo Sin Kee. Janet NicoU,
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      DEPARTURES.
      40 6 2nd April. Indragiri, for Deli and Batu Bahra. Petrel, for Asahan. Omapere, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Hebe, for Teluk Anson. Pangkor, for Dindingt and Sitiawan. 1 Ban Whatt Soon, for Langkat. Klana. for Port Swettenham and Singapore. i <
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      MAILS CLOSE
      278 6 Fob I Yen —Per Jit Seng, to-morrow, 7 a.m. 1 Alor Star (Kedah) —Per Kedah, to- morrow, 8 a.m. j 1 Negapatam and Madras Per Thong tea, to-morrow, 11am. Tongkah—Per Sappho, to-morrow, Ipm. Singapore, Hongkong, Amoy A Sw itow < Per Seang Choon, to-morrow, 3 pm. Singapore and
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    EXCHANGE.
    124 6 Fbnano, 2nd April (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/4£ 4 months* sight Bank j** 2/4ss 3 Credit 2/4* 3 Documentary.. 2/4 t e Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174 3 days* sight Private 175$ Bombay, Demand Bank 174 Monlmein, Demand Bank 173 3 days* sight Private
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    PRODUCE.
    218 6 Gold Leaf 864.60 Black Pepper no stock White Pepper 30.50 buyers Trang Pepper 23. —buyers Cloves 35.— seller* Mace 108 —nominal m Pickings 105 —buyers Nutmegs 110 s. 23. :0 sales C No. 1 8.20 sale Sugar j „2 810 sal (.Basket 5.15 buyers Copra (mixed) 10.60 buyers ('Tahbuu
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    MARKET PRICES.
    161 6 Penano. 2nd April, 1912. Bkk* cts. Soup per cattv 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew o Curry Meat... 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail e;icli 30 Tongue... 55 Feet 15 Heart 30 Liver per cat-t; 55 > OBK Pork per catt' 0* Pie's Head... PV* 21 Tongue 24
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    SHARES.
    2049 6 8 0 l J I ‘g 2 1 Number of 'Si. E I ‘-C f S I SL.rm > p 1 D, drad N me l III; <s| j g s 3 r r Tl I I J I *****1908 1909 **********12 RUBBEK— .♦>-LL.VK >M RES. DC. P.O. p.C.
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      74 6 Why CoMs Are Dangerous. L)o jou know that of all the minor ailment! colds are by far the most dangerous It is not the cold itself that you need to fear, but the serious diseases that it often leads to. Most of these are known as germ diseases. Pneumonia and
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      46 6 Lame Back. One of the most common ailments that hard working people are afflicted with is lame back. Apply Chamberlain’s Pam Balm twice a day and massage the parts thoroughly at each application, and you will pet quick relief. For. sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      106 6 The curative action of ixouo&ati is attributed to its being antiseptic and anaesthetic, Manufactured by J. D. Riedal Ltd., Berlin, and sold in form of capsules, 40 in a bottle. CHAP0TEAUT8 no rnvnvF TASTE •itlNClPLE NO OF SMELL COD NO LI v EK NAUSEA OIL MORRHUOL Is superior to Emulsions
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    Tide Table for Penalty.
    112 7 April, 11+12. 4 H. VV. L. W. 11. W. L. W. Date a m. a.m. p.m. p.m Ist Nil, 6 23, 12.22, <».42 2nd 12 21, 6 55, 12 51, 7.16 did 12.54, 7 24, 1.11», 7.46 4th 1 25. 7.50, 1.45, BIS sth 157. 8.13,
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    A most delightful feeling of comfort
    209 7 I s experienced after a shampoo with Pixoap. This is a mild Huid tar shampoo, from which, by a special patent proce- the disagreeable pungent odour commonly a.-so-ciated with tar has been eliminated. It cannot be too w idely recognised that tar is an
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      782 7 “ISLE OF SKYE WHISKY” This Fine Old Highland Whisky is Blended and Matured in Sherrywood. Many Years Before Bottling In case of 12 quarts. 9.00. Special price for quantities. Apply to G. H. SLOT CO., AGENTS. nnnnnnnnnnnnnnn;nnnnnnnnnnnnnnn n n n n n n n n n n n n n
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      65 7 ray It) I I THIS 1C Waterfcu .IZCd c»i L.t.0.1 Cod Liver Oil CoEpuanfi TA&TELaS '>DOnLE3S The latest scientific pre partition of COD LI VLK OIL. Does all 'bat is claimed for it anil >upv.r sedes the old fashioned emulsions Inch upset the stomach. Highly re commend' d by t!
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      906 8 W. MANSON, America nJ m Dentist, Ute ofJ)r. Allen Pha, D. S. A. TECK COMPANY, i Shanghai Carpenters S’ Furnishers. 4, PENANG HOAD. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. jjjigh_ c l ass Household Furniture kept in stock and made to order. Inspection Cordially Invited. 232c RISIDINO AT So.\2Ia, J>enang Road. A
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