Straits Echo, 6 April 1912

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    Masthead
    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT TIC STRAITS. THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND IHE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 10. *s24 Per Annum. PENANG, SATURDAY., bth APRIL, 1012.« Single Copy. 10 cents. No. 7»
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      1009 1 If ron pm uire i Tonic and thing to nourish you, Drink Dog's Head Guinness's stout and look for this lahol to sue that you get it. TIANQ LEE <fc Co.. Sole Agents. a «o\ Andrew Usher 8 Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE. O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY 8 Co.. AGENTB FOE PENANG
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      33 1 Order it in Nip Bottles. Dog's Head Guinness's Stout. Tonic that heers and soothes and doesn't harm. ()bserve this label, it is on every genuine Nip. w TIANQ LEE A Co., Sole Agmts.
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    Lessons from Old Rome.
    914 2 Would anyone dare to say that, after having established the laws of Property, Justice, and Liberty, there was nothing yet to be done for the most numerous class of Citizens What do your laws of Property, they might say, concern us We own nothing. Your laws
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      59 2 THIS IS IT Waterbury's Metabolized Cod Li ver Oil Compound TASTELESS ODORLESS 1 ho latest scientific preparation of COD LIVER OIL. Dees all that is j claimed for it and supersedes the old fashioned emulsions which upset the stomach. Highly re- commended by the medical profession. C:~* ALL CHEMISTS !Hn»y
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      346 2 Riedel’s fSottOMUi is not unpleasant to take, and is not attended by those distressing bvefleets which so often accompany the use of balsams and Santal oils. It has secured unqualified praise from the leading Specialist*. i M ii i i m in Y y do not clean pk ie with
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      1129 2 1 :he dulce phone. the GRAMOJ-HOME .or excellence SUPERB MODELS IN SOLID MAHOGANY. SHEARATON STYLE, ETC. Hornless and Ordinary Pattern Silent Running Motors, Improved Soundbox, Reproduction Full and Clear and Free from all Unpleasant Grating of the Needle. PRICES RANGE FROM $2O UPWARDS. The Robinson Piano Co., Ltd. r T°
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    VESSELS EXFECTED.
    26 3 Vessels trom Agents thi* i Devanful Singapore AAt.&Co. 8th Apr. P. Alice Singapore li.Vl.&Co. 9th P’ Ludwig Colombo BAl.&Oo 11th Oriental Colombo lAG-.&Co. 18th
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    SAILINGS.
    26 3 Vessel s i For l Agents 1j€ IV CS Devanha Colombo A.G&Co. Apr. l*. Alice Colombo BM.&Co. P. Ludwig Singapore B.M.AJo. Oriental Singapore i A.G.&Co.
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      364 3 ,1« VP t. Stic.l iwtd IK |mrsure*. Mail Service Outward. Apr. 18 >ri«-ntal connecting with China >lav 2 Devanha do Macedonia Humewnn. I *ate. Steamer. Connecting Due with S.S. London. Upr. t* Mav 6 Devanha 20 Delta 4 Assaye 18 Afiteamer Moldavia Maloja Mongolia Malwa May June 18 1 15
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      1500 3 (SHIPPING. > BRITISH INDIA STEAM WaVICATiON CO„ LTD, Foe slngaporr (Three times a week). Pori Swettenham *nd (Twice a week). Mergui, Tavoy, Yeh and Moulmein. (Fortnightly). Singapore, (jhina and Japan. (Fortnightly). rtaugoon Uaicutta. (Weekly). i.>*-g<vp.tiam, .t'aonis, Pondicherry. Cuddalore and Karikal. (Weekly). HUTTENBACH, LIEBERT Co., Penang, Avert s. W' s§ a
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    THE STRAITS ECHO.
    428 4 A Journal ok Thought. Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 226 —232 Beach Street, Penang. Prick Daily Local *24 pe* «nu u Outstation... Postage Extr-. Mail Edition (Post Free) $11» CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343
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    ADVERSARIA
    1942 4 This will set you guessiug There is a capable man *f affairs in hose dignity is the only soul we have detected in him, and affronts thereto move him to a vindictivity that illy accords with Ins religious and Masonic professions. In ihe faint hope that he may be
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    Diplomatic.
    18 4 Vienna reports that Baron Mueller, of the Foreign Office, has been appointed Austrian Ambassador at Tokyo. Telegraphed.
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    Klang.
    46 4 An inquest was held at Klang touching the death of a Chinaman (a pork seller at the Port Swettenhnm market) whe banged himself owing to his inability to pay his debts On April 3rd the Corouer returned a verdict of suicide by hanging. Echo corr.
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    Local Wedding.
    58 4 A quiet wedding took place at St. George’s Church this morning, the contracting parties being Mr. Robert Grierson Creighton, of Trang Estate, Perak, and Miss Florence Bridge, of Bolton, Lancashire. The bride, who was given away by Mr Ernest Nightingale, arrived by the P. &O. mail yesterday. The
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    Airy Announcement.
    18 4 Paris reports that the newspaper Matin intend, orauuiag aeroplane rare f“ Peking to Paris. m Telegraphed.
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    M. A. P.
    78 4 Mr G. Holden, Executive Engineer Province W-llesley. proceeds on long leave short,lv. It*» will be succeeded bv Mr E. A Linton. Dr .1. V I ’estana, who has been temporarilv attached to the General Hospital, gees to Si nr pore to-dav on transfer. We learn t hat
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    Life on the Mississippi.
    58 4 There D widespread distress owing to floods in the Mississippi Yallev. Kentucky Tennessee, Missouri and several towns are deserted. Thousands are homeless. The river at Cairo (Illinois) is fifty mil e g broad. Fifty thousand inhabitants of the Mississippi delta, who were warned that the levees
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    Klumpur Disturbances.
    190 4 An F.M S. Government Gazette Extraordinary, dated April 2, states that a Commission of Enquiry, consisting of Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith, (president), Mr. H. M. Jackson and W. F. Nutt has been appointed to make full enquiry into the following matters As to the cause or causes which
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    Trade Commission.
    152 4 The Times states that the Opposition is surprised at the composition of the commission to enquire into the Empire’s trade resources. It does not consider the Government has carried out the tacit understanding that it should be of the first importance in respect of the personnel that it
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    Ipoh Golf Meeting.
    82 4 A record number of entries were received from the out stations for the Golf Championship meeting at Ipoh. Here they are From Singapore. —Dr. Finlayson, Messrs. Winter, Kinsman, Mayson, Williamson, Macdonald, Grant-Birch, and G. Humphreys. From Penang.—Messrs. Buckland, Burward, Brereton Martin, Rogers and Reid. From Malacca —Mr.
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    Easter Exodus.
    32 4 Despite the restricted train service an the absence of excursion trains the exodu 3 from London on Friday was onorm r Ui The congestion at the stations was unprecedented. Telegraph**.
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    Easter Cricket.
    51 4 The F.M.S. team which will pi»* Colony at Singapore to-day and on E»* Monday comprise: M. K. Foster (capt.), S. S. Crisp, W. > Edwards, C. W. Cochrane, T. G. Hick*7* N. J. Foster, Negri Sembilan K. Cro®* S. Maartensz, R. M. Mackenzie, CCampbell, R. F. Goodman, Selangor.
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      266 4 IGNITION AND LIGHT. foi results cannot be exKCtei from Accumulators when they arc charted by MAKESHIFT and EXPERIMENTAL METHODS. We have the only local plant imported «peoially for this work. New accumulators always ready for immediate use MASSEY-HARRIS MOTOR WORKS. 23. BEACH STREET, PENA NO D. AKIHA 81 Co.’s PRIVATE
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      52 4 Causes of Constipation. Sedentary habits, lack of outdoor exercise, insufficient mastication of food, constipation, a torpid liver, worry and anxiety, are the most common causes of stomach troubles. Correct your habits and take Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets and you will soon be well again. For sale by all Dispenaaries
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      8 4 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Curs.
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    The Great Strike.
    346 5 Funds have been opened at Sydney and Melbourne for the relief of the sufferers in the coal «trike. The Lord Mayor of Sydney has cabled to L<>nd<>n the first instalment of XI.OOO. After n haraugue by Mr A. Stanley, labour Member for N. W. Staffordshire, it tbou«and
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    Siamese Railways.
    80 5 The following tenders have been accepted for locomotives and rolling stock for ihe Southern Line of the Royal State Railways, in Siam: Locomotives North British Locomotive Co., Ltd., Glasgow, whose tender amounted to .£24,595 c i.f. The Metropolitan Amalgamated Railway Carriage and Wagon Co., Ltd., Birmingham, whose tender
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    Canada's Invite.
    20 5 Ottawa reports that the Dominion Govern ment will invite the Prince of Wales t» Canada in 1914. Telegraphed.
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    March Rubber Crops.
    101 5 lbs. Kapar Para 33,530 Ulu Rantau 18,993 Langat River 6,603 Batu Tiga 16,124 Beranang 1.147 Carey United 11.750 Tremelbye 22,000 Cheras 1,963 Jebong 24,916 Gula Kalumpong 93,300 Trafalgar 657 Ratang Malaka 2,1)88 New Singapore 1,600 St. Helena 3,900 Haytor 1,344 Brad wall 4.4(H) Chersonese 8,830 Dennistown 7,567
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    Motor Bandits.
    27 5 I'ans reports that Carrouv, another of the alleged motor critniuils who was arrested near Paris, swallowed poison, but prompt medical assistance saved his life. Telegraphed.
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    Suffragettes Committed.
    20 5 Mrs. Pankhurst and Mrs. Pethick Lawrenw have l>een committal for trial at the Assizes. Biiil was allowed. Telegraphed.
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    Gazetted.
    119 5 Hou’ble D. T. Boyd has been elected a member of the Education Board vice the Hon. C. W. Darbisbire, resigned. Mr. H. C. Sells to act as Collector oi Larul Revenue aud Registrar of Deeds for Penang. Mr. W Bartley to act as D. 0., Dindings, aud to be
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    The Medan Tour.
    73 5 Fiiday’s results from Medan are as follows Medan won the billiard match. The Medan te-’m was also successful at hockey beating the P. C. C by three goals to nil. The P.C.C. won the cricket match. After scoring 115 for five wickets, the Penang team declared its
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    Something Like Spending.
    64 5 Derrick Wernher, son of Sir Julius Wernher, the well-known South African mining capitalist, has been declared a bankrupt. His liabilities since lie left Oxford University iu 1910 have amounted to £85.000. Sir Julius Wernher paid £25,900 of his son’s University debts iu 1910 and then advertised that
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    Hungarian Politics.
    35 5 The Hungarian Parliament has adjourned for the holidays without settling anything. The extreme members of the Opposition demand electoral reform liefore the Army Bill upon the passing of which the Emperor iusisted. Telegraphed.
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    Hon.Jiak Kim Honoured
    497 5 This is what H. E. the Governor said wl eu he presented the Hon. Tan Jiak Kim with the most distinguished order of St. Michael and St. George: His Majesty the King has ix-ou pleased to confer upon you, Mr. Tan Jink Kim. the Companionship of the
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    Supposed Anarchists.
    94 5 A telegram from Constantinople states that two men, Kirk&r and Simon, who arrived from Varna were arrested while I carrying twenty-eight Kilogrammes of dynamite and eight bombs. Kirkar had six passports in his possession. I They are supposed to be anarchists and emis.'aries of the Bulgarian Macedonian Committee.
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    The Manifest.
    251 5 Chino—Siam S. N. Co. The Norwegian steamers Haldis and Halvard now under charter by the Chino-’ Siam Steam Navigation Company, have been rechartered for another year at the rate of 6,430 H. X. dollars each a month. This is 300 dollars in excess of their last charter party.
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    New Admiral.
    23 5 Rear Admiral de Kol>eek has l**eu appointed in command of the torpedo flotillas under the title of Admiral of Patrols Telegraphed.
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    Rubber Reports SI Dividends.
    355 5 Banteng. —Proposed to increase the capital by creation of 25,000 ordinary £1 shares, 10,000 to lie issued at a premium of 15s. per share The issue will be first offered to existing holders. London Lankat. —Accounts for year to June 30 show available £6,f67, out of
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    Billiard Tour.
    46 5 Stevenson and Gray will leave auipton for South Africa on May 18. They will visit the important towns and proceed to Khodesia, time permitting. They leave South Africa fir ludia in September where they will remain until March. Thence they pr<H*eed to Australia. Telegraphed.
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    West Indies and Canada.
    38 5 The lndian delegates now in Canada Jno are negotiating for closer trade relations between Canada and the West Indies met with a very cordial reception. There are good hopes of a satisfactory outcome Telegraphed.
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    Siamese Huey Farm.
    66 5 The tenders for the Huev Farm were opened at the Ministry of Justice Bangkok in the presence of the Minister. Mr Williamson, the Financial Adviser. Mr. Florio and other officials. The tenders were as follows Phra Apai Fanit Tcs. 3,440,00** Phya Claroen... 3,280,000 Khun Pat Hoy 3,200,(*00
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    March Tin Output.
    9 5 Rahman Hydraulic Tin, Ltd. 350 pks.
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    P. L. R. C.
    267 5 Mrs. Mitchell’s Quick Firing Competition (Handicap). a T-ETop-elc c fix «a fl x »>*•*>.-= 2* 5 s Sff I 1 st Mrs. Gore AnderI son -89 -87 29 31 60 68 82 2nd Miss Huxley... *B9 ’9l 27 21 48 68'40 (Mrs. Hamilton 'B6 92 31
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    FIXTURES.
    71 5 To-day 19t h Day of 2nd M<*m Public Holiday. Cricket ouruAmeut, l\ R. C. tv.-M. K. C., Victoria G rO«fi Kuk'la till in pur Rhc Band, Golf Club, 6 y* m. George Town Cinematogra *>. Kuala Kanpsar Road, 9 p.ru. Btr:iifs Oi lie.'ii:* r< ‘graph. Penang itond. To- HO
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      48 5 ®J°uld cousins kiss 'f S«)me people say That with propriety they may, house or street, where’er thev meet H> wever many times a «lay. Y if of health they’re sure, ,ut microbes then they are secure •»r coij ()f c or o^jier ill, •“°uld take Woods’ Peppermint Cure.
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      44 5 Best Treatment for Whocping Coogk. Whooping cough uot dangerous when the cough is kept lo<we 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 I taalers.
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      47 5 Lame Back. One of the most common ailments that hard working people are afflicted with is lame back. Apply Chamberlain’s Pain Balm twice a day and massage the part? thoroughly at each application, and you will get qu*ck relief. For sale by all r>io|<en.-ur m* and Dealers.
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      102 5 THE LfeEAT EASTERN .LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTO. Head Office: —SINGAPORE. Lit#» Anstimncp and Endowment in All Forms. LIBERAL POLICIES. LOW KATES Aijenta for tfr.nuny. MACBETH AND BARRETT. E. C. BOYCE, 1 xlrirt Manwjtrr. Loral Office: —No. 7, L nf< >N Stkftkr. THE COLLECTIVE JUDGEMENT of the biit whiskv ItUj.*. •i>
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      241 5 If. V iSiiiil a-“stay at the Grand Hotel, I Pf >M A Homelike Hotel for Transient or I>sidential Quests, aftoiding every known comfort and convenience, and appealing to those seeking the Best Accommodations at Reasonable Rates. Tkluqrams: P. Z. CBEKT, GREET, Ipoh. Sole Projyrietor. THE HOUSE OF GOOD MEASURE is
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      ARRIVALS.
      105 6 Lunka, Hr. s.s., 956, .Sinclair, sth Apr., Singapore, 3rd Apr., Glen. —H. L. A Co. Assatian, Dut. s.s., 800, Wijt, 6th Apr, Sab&ng, 3rd Apr. Peshavxir, Br. 8.8., 4,884, Bruce, sth Apr London, 2nd Mar., Gen. A. G. A Co. Atsaye, Br. 8 8., 4,358, Cockmau, tb Apr., Colombo,
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      DEPARTURES.
      78 6 6th April. Petrel for Asahan. Devanha, fur Ceylou, Australasia. India, Aden, Mauritius, Egypt and via Brindisi, for Europe etc. Rotorua for Tongkah. Hok Cardan, for Teluk Anson and Bindings Dan Whatt Soon, for Langkat. Lunka for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Seang Dee, for Rangoon. Jit Seng, for Yen. Kedah,
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      MAILS CLOSE
      291 6 For Langsa, T. Serna we, Segli, Olehleh and Pulo Weh—Per Aijeh, Bth instant, 11 a.m. Deli —Per Calypso, 9th instant, 2 p.m. Singapore, Hongkong, Amoy A Swatow p er Curonia, 9th instant, 3 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore—P*.r Klang, 9th instant, 4-16 pm. UN Wbkk Days. T&iping, Ipoh
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    SHARES.
    842 6 2 1 1 2 52 5 150 s.' 85 (909 ‘909 i;h)s .‘my lyiu 1904 1900 1909 1909 1900 1909 1903 1910 1909 1909 1905 1905 1906 3909 1*909 1907 1905 1910 1909 1900 1910 1910 1909 1905 1900 »907 1907 1908 1*95 1907 1909 1966 1909 t9L* I
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      42 6 According to all accounts we have the assurance that tionOHHll is one of the most valuable discoveries of modern pharmacology and is far ahead of all of Copaiba, Cubebs, etc. It is the safest and most successful. At all Chemists and Dealers.
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      77 6 Why Colds Are Dai.gerous. Do you know that of all the ninoi' ailments colds arc by far the most da 'sjerous It is not the cold itself that y,,u it l to fear, but the serious diseases that it of in leads to. Must oi‘ these are known as germ
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      30 6 For Children’» Hacking Cough at Night, Woods’ (jreat Peppermint Cure. n vi RIGAUD’S Haha]4ga OF JRPRfI TOILET WATER Beware of imitations. RIGAUD C’ PERFUMERS 8. rue Vivienne, 8 Pa< is-Fran,
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      238 6 Rattles by-the-Sea. Situated in the best part of PENANG. Overlooking the Sea and Hills. Large airy rooms with private Verandahs, Hath and Sitting-rooms. Electric Light, Fans and Bells. The Only Cuisine under the direct Supervision of the European Proprietor. Testimonials from .Judges, Colonial Secretaries, Consuls, Government Officials, Doctors and Others,
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    Beverlac (Selangor).
    1018 7 The sixth annual meeting of the Beverlac (Selangor) Rubber Co., Ltd., was held on March 19 at Colombo —Mr. R. F. S. Uardie in the chair. The report was as follows The crop for the past year amounted to 120,496 lb. against an estimate of 1 15,000 lb.
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    Compelled to Resign.
    480 7 Paralysed by Rheumatism, Ship’s Offices Regains the Use ok His Limbs and Returns to the Sea, Perfectly i Cured bt Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. The story of how Mr. James Collins came to try Dr. Williams’ Piuk Pills, and thus was rescued froui crippling Rheumatism reads almost
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      903 7 “ISLE OF SKYE WHISKY” This Fine Old Highland Whisky is Blended and Matured in Sherry wood. Many Years Before Bottling. In case of 12 quarts. $9.00. Special price for quantities. Apply to G. H. SLOT CO., AGENTS. □nnnnnunnnnnnnn;nnnnnnnnnnnnnnn a o n D n a n n D n n n
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      56 7 THIS IS IT! Waterbary's Metabolized Cod I Ivor Oil Compound Cr J TASTELESS ODORLESS The latest scientific pre paiatiou ot COl) LIVER OIL. Poes all that is claimed for it and supersedes the oid fashioned emulsions which upset the stomach. H ighly re commended by the medical proles -n. OF
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      197 7 A Family Necessity. l.very tamily should l>e provided with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm 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 valuable.
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      905 8 W. MANSON, American JDentist, Late Allen 8 Co., Pha, 0. S. A. Charges Moderate, Consultation’Free. RESIDING AT A o.\2la,,Penang\Road. A few fmi from tk Eutffi Hi Orimtol Hotel. TECK A COMPANY, Shanghai Carpenters Furnishers, 4, PENANG ROAD. iigh-class Household Furniture kept in stock and made to order. Inspection Cordially Invited.
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