Straits Echo, 11 April 1912

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    33 1 Straits Echo UAILV CHRONICLE (Jr EVENTS, CIRCULATING TtIROLGHOUI THE STRAITS, iH iLOLKAifci) fI\UY STATES %**> YHE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. iO. ;s*♦ Per Annum. PENANG, IHUKSJJA*. iltb APKIL, 1012.« Single Copy, 10 cents. No*
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      941 1 if row require a Tonic and tome' 1 thing to nouriiK you, Drink Dog's Head Guinness’s Stout, and look for this sj label to see that you get it, TiANO LEE A Co., Sole Agent». m Andrew Usher 8 Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE. O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY 8 Co.. AGENTS FOE
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      36 1 Order it in Nip Bottles Dog's Head Guinness’s Stout. w’fThe Tonic th j cheers and sooth J and doesn’t harm Observe this label j it is on every genuine Nip. sr TIANQ LEE Co., 8d« AgenU.
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    A Miner on the Miners’ Strike.
    1188 2 This Letter was Written bt a Scottish Miner. To the Editor of Public Opinion. Sir, —I think I am safe in saying that never before has there been a strike with so far-reaching effects to the hurt of the nation. One of the best
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      62 2 ►♦♦♦♦++t+++++TT++m++++++++* THIS IS IT! WATERBUFY’S METABOLIZED Cod Liver Oil Compnd TASTELESS ODORLESS f Ihe I tr>t scientific pre parationof C'OI) LIVER OIL l)or> all that is 4 claimed for it and super- 4 sedes the old fashioned 4 emulsions m hich upset the stomach. Highly re Jcomrnended by the medi
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      332 2 A Family Necessity. Every family should I** provided with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm at all times. Hj.rains may be cured in much l**ss time when promptly treaied. Lame back, lame shoulder, pains iu the side and chest and rheuma'ic pains are some of th- rbseases for which it is especially valuable,
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      1959 2 PIXOAP A superfine tar preparation for washing the hair. The best method of imparting vigour to the scalp and vitality to the ha Use it while taking your h, M ite PIXOAP i r.-#f LAST SOVEREier > and my new sovekeion. \s an advertisement to introduce their cata logue o<
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    26 3 Vessels 1 Prom 1 Ci Agents j Due P. Alice Singapore P' Ludwig Colombo Oriental Colombo BM.&Co. BM.&Co. AG.&Co. 9th Apr. llth 18th i
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    SAILINGS.
    22 3 Vessels For Agent s Leaves Devanha Colombo A.G.&Co. Apr. P. Alice Colombo B.M.&Co. P. Ludwig Singapore B.M.&Jo. Oriental Singapore i A.G.&Co.
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      297 3 5 At riVHIH Hflll l>C|’Hl ill! OP. ix.oil Service Omward. \pr. II Oriental connecting with China Mat 2 Devauha do Macedonia Hiimewaid I i»te. Mav FARES BY MAIL STEAMERS. Ist class 2nd class l’o London by Sea $565-72 $377-14 I'o Marseilles or Gibraltar $528-00 $358-29 extra steamers Intermediate Service. WITH
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      474 3 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. KOMSHKLIJXE PAKETYAART MA ATSCHAPPIJ (R‘?YAi. DUTCH PACKE'C COMPANY.) £1 9 Foa Deli, Asahan, Paneh and Singapore(Weekly). Deii and Batu Balm* (Fortnightly). Deli and Langsa. (Fortnightly). Singapore (direct) Connecting with Batavia and other Java etc. ports. (Fortnightly.) Intended to Sail. Steamer. Fri. 12th Apr., 2
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      1109 3 <S H P P N G. MDDEUTSCIER LLOYD. BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAIN MAIL LINE. 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, Alexandra and vice versa), Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai,
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    THE STRAITS ECHO.
    430 4 A Joubnai, ok Thought. Published SurAhv* and public (ibfidavs) 1 i .-in- tr -u. t S I at th*, V 1 CRITERION m No. 226—*832 TSeach Street, Pepahg. Price. Daily Local #24 per annum. Outstation Postage Extra. Mail Edition (P«i-t Free) OAfSI.R AO DRUBS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos./Echo
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    ADVERSARIA
    1290 4 l’lwKq gpJJjered togefaqr in tin* great Hall of the Town last night, a v st poiltitnde, tlnir pyirposc to if ness the company of si rolling players i>- i fa that cheerful balladist and teller <«f merry !t»t*js ycleped R G Kn >wles. Of the which great copeoqrse of
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    Turco-Italian War.
    63 4 Constantinople reports that the Powers have agreed fa faff terms of request to 'the Porte regarding tire termination of the Turco-Italian war. They will point out- the desirability of peace in the interests of Europe generally, and will request the Porte to signify the conditions on which Turkey
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    Siamese Pearls Case.
    72 4 Mr. Curtis Bennett, at the Bow Street Police Court, disposed of the case against Paul d&Bosecb who* was charged with unlawfully receiving in the Straits Settlements pearls sent from London to "Bangkok in 160p addressed to the- King of «Siam’s Chamberlain. The pearls, which were valued at
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    West Indies and Canada.
    32 4 Ottawa reports tbat'tbe India» representatives of the government at present in Canada, have signed a reciprocal trade agreeiadht. v *l;r* TV.v f $i. J.,J it Telegraphed. II Mu
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    Back To Work.
    229 4 Coal has fallen 2/ a ton but high prices are expected to rule for -ome time owing to the necessity for repairs to the pit, the congestion of the railways, «and the difficulties of delivery at the manufacturing centres. A boom in the trade is expected for
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    Here & Yonder.
    174 4 Here Yonder. The government of a country must lie paid for, and the natural asset of every country is its land and '•'its minerals. When Government grants a privilege over the one or the other it should Charge a sum which will bring in enough to enable it to do
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    Trade of the Empire.
    169 4 iearus that the Royal Commissioners, appointed to* enquire into the trade resources of the Empire, will meet in Londou shortly to ai i;iage details of the work and the order of the visits to the different colonies. It is expected that Australia will be the hrst
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    A Contradiction.
    94 4 I When the editor of the Straits Times he did on the 9th inst., that not one pennv of money raised in the B’ederated Malay States is used outside these States, be says which is not true. It might be right for him to refute the sqggest-ion that
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    Mississippi Floods.
    82 4 A telegram from Memphis. (Tennessee) reports that the main levee has broken of the Oolden Lake, Arkansas. It is expected that forty-five townships are partly flooded. Two thousand square miles, including 500,000 acres of rich farm lands in N. E. Arkansas, were flooded by the breaking of the
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    Mohamedan Football.
    53 4 One of the best matches between Malay teams was that,played yesterday between the Itbibadol Khairiah F. C v and the Muthibol Alizan P.C. The game, which was a fast one throughout, resulted in a win for the Ithihadol Club by two goals to nil. Mr. 1(4. officiated as
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    Anti-Home Rule.
    111 4 As an introduction to the HomeV.i the Unionist Organisation hw *Sf ll a book of 350 page, articles by their leaders made a study of Home Rule It deal h Te every aspect of the question, financial, military, naval and L b?* B The tact is mplwsjsed that'
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    First Motor Steamer.
    731 4 riw s. Srlandm, which i, due h, re to-in ,ht i« the hrst ocean-going, oil-engine driven liner the world has ever JZ &ngtok°“ h "7..1T The Selandia was built and engined b» Messrs. Burmeister and Wain, of Cone/ hagen, for the East Asiatic Companv--but several of the
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    Turkish Naval Adviser.
    20 4 Rear-Admiral A. H. Limpus succeed* r-Admirad H. P.'' Williams as Naval Adviser toithe Turkish Government!*' w Telegraphed.
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      364 4 IGNITION AND LIGHT. Coot malts aaiot be txfKXU Iron AccmaUton when tMy are dak» kj MAKESHIFT and EXPEJH/VIENTAt-METHOHSr-We have the oulv local plaut iui|M»rte«l specially for this work. New accumulators always «Ady for. immediate use MASSEY-HJtftfeiCM'drSß Wptffs.T.T p r j ti&trfti'MVßEEii a»:jbi#&... Just Arrived'! rr Arrived I;;hi ai > 1
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      10 4 —rr For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Q reat Peppermint Cure.
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      46 4 Lame Back. One of the most oomiuou ailments -that liard working people are afflicted with is dime back. Applj Chamberlain’s Pain Balm twice a day and massage the parts .thoroughly at each application, and you will get quick relief. For «ale 'by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      36 4 tiOfIOBHM brings about satisfactory results without the aid of any' local treatment and is the latest and most scientific Remedy and far superior to combinations of plain Sandalwood oil. Copaiba, etc. At all* chemist» and) dealer»
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    Necrological.
    38 5 'IV death has taken place in Ixmdou at the ace <>f 75 of Dr. Edward Divers, M. D., I> Sc., F. B. 8. The deceased, who wai rf#ell-kno*nr* in Japuu. published many memoirs on chemical subjects. Telegraphed.
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    March Rubber Crops.
    239 5 lbs. Anglo Malay 59,142 Pataling 32,575 Asiatic 39,561 Golden Hope 8,557 Set aba 20,231 Bikam 10,588 Suugkai-Chumor 12,709 Seaport 13,080 Rubber Estates of Johore... 4,185 Kibu 7,007 Selangor 39,303 Sungei Kruit 7,556 Tangkah 3,353 Bukit Lauchong 4,652 Perak Rubber 17,195 Hidden Streams t 1,693 Kuala Kubu 2,800
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    March Tin Outputs.
    34 5 v Pikuls Gopeng 4p60 New Gopeug 110 KiutaTiu 280 l'engkalen 475 Tekk* 730 Tekka (Taipiug) 220 Tougkah Harbour 1,915 Fusing Bahru 664 Siputeh 444 Kamuniug 489 Kalmiau Tin Co., Ltd. 1,155
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    Labby’s Will.
    87 5 Tbf will, dated January 2, ipll, has uoty keen proved of the Right Hon. Henry Du I’re I Abouchere, founder and propriqU> r of Truth, and Liberal M.P. for Windsor,. 1865« for Middlesex, 1867-8, and for Norths ‘uiptau, 1880-1906, who died on Japuary *ged 80. His estate is
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    Naval Changes.
    36 5 0 is officially announced that Admire' 6ir Hedworth Meux succeeds Adini.al Su Arthur William Moore as Commander-in-Miief at Portsmouth. A lmira] Bir A. B. Milne succeeds Admiral P°® Commaader-in-Chief of the Mediterranean Pleyt* *||> A
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    Our Army in Egypt.
    106 5 The Times, in publishing a series of articles upon the British Army in Egypt, praises in the highest terms the leadership of Maj,-G*u**ral Sir J.* G‘. Maxwell, J the keenness of the < tfficers, and the splendid training and vigour of the men. But it is
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    Bangkok Cause Celebre.
    601 5 Among those who arrived at Bangkok on April 2 on board the Deli was a man named Hagart, a German subject, who was in custody on a serious charge. It is alleged that be deceived a Javanese woman, inducing her to come to Bangkok with him, and
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    Straits Scholarships.
    171 5 In the' House of Commons on March 14th, Mi'.‘ MacOtillum Scott asked the Secretary of; State for the Colonies when the Queen’s scholarships were established co enable promising students in the Straits Settlement* to complete their education in this country.; how many pupils have held these scholarships; and
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    Points of View.
    99 5 The Unionist papers are enthusiastic over the magnificent demonstration at Belfast nhich.-.lbey... say prove* Ulster’s unshrinking resolve to resist Home Rule to the end. *< f The Radical papers sympathise with Ulster’s fears while they are scornful of the Conservative policy in regard to that matter. Thei
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    The Assizes.
    463 5 Forgbbt. ».Ia» J Without hearing the defence the jury acquitted Goh Ah Cheow, ..charged with using as genuine a forged document and criminal breach of trust. Mr. A. -R. Thornton defended the accused. A Deal iif -Diamonds. Before Mr. Justice B: P. Ebden and a special jury comprising
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    MURDER in Clarke Street.
    196 5 Mr. Justice S. Leslie 'Fhomtou this morninn hegan the hearing of The murder case in which Leong Ah Yi was charged with the murder of one Loh Koon at Clarke Street on the Bth of February last. Mr. B. E. Ross defended the accused. The following
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    Pantai Proposal.
    20 5 The Pantai Rubber Co. pi- p m»«s t<> raise $BO,OOO and to extend the bv 100 acres. Telegraphed.
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    M. P. Resigns.
    32 5 iju r* r ir: s Major J. A. Morns, Conservative member for East Nottingham has resigned seat in the House of* Commons. u n odklegrapktdr. 1 -w.ft m J
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    The Manifest.
    483 5 ft-. Departure, i .•*.<* Per s. s. Nubia, llfcb Apr., for Port Said: Mr. arid Mrfe. J.'McIntosh and* three vfcildren. For Marseilles Mrs. Of Marks and child, Mr. H. Douglas tfiddlrf, Mr* GK'tiolden, Mr. John Mitcholl and Mr. J. C. Cowap. For London: Mrs. R. Yotfrig, Mi*, and
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    FIXTURES.
    75 5 To-r* v. 24th Day of 2nd Moor*. Band, Golf Club, 6 p.in. »?.*.> George Town Oii.e..i “graph, Kuala Kangsar Road, 9 p.m. Straits Citiemniogrtph, Penang WinA. Matsuo’s Japanese Cinematograph, Penang Road. i.ra ,i sMt To-Morrow. 25th Day of 2nd Muon. Ministering Children’s League, 4.45 p.ui, j ti Band. Esplanade,
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      44 5 tot Treatment for Whooping Cough. Whooping cough is not dangerous when tlie cough is kept loose and expectoration easy by 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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      51 5 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 For sale by all Dispensaries and
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      93 5 When coughs, and colds, and chills abound, And folks are falling ill all round A Just try a cure that's well-renowned Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. You’ll find it’s better than you thought/ The very best you ever bought; Your coughs and colds will come to nought;* I’m very sure. THE
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      467 5 FOR SINGAPORE 8 BANGKOK. The Motor Ship according.-W wireless message received last evening, is due here to-night and is expected to leave to-morrow evening for, above ports. *> She has «moiled! accommodation for' Ist class passengers. o> Fo! freijfHt or passage, ajjjfly .7 0 i v .(-<•* du'Ui ShUT Sj’JdoJ,
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  • SHIPPING.
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      ARRIVALS.
      130 6 Primes» Alice, Ger. 6,629, Groech, 10th Apr., Yokohama, 23rd Mar, Gen —B. M. A Co. Calchas, Br. 4/278, Walker, 10th-Apr., Liverpool, 9th Mar., Gen. -W. M. A Co. Hebe, Br. g.s., 346, Scott, 11th Apr., Teluk Anson, 10th Apr., Gen.—A. G. Co. Pin Seng, Br. s.s., 378, Glendj, 11th
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      DEPARTURES.
      44 6 11th ArRii*. Ayuthia, for Asahan. Jin Ho, for Langkat. Cornelia, for Port Swettenban», Port Dickson and Malacca. Teesta, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Avaijyee, for Dindings and Teluk Aus«*n. Nubia, for Colombo and Tuticonn. Un Peny, for Alor SUr (Kedah). Kedah for Langkat.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      329 6 Fob j Alor Star (Kedah)— Per Tong Chuan, to- morrow, 11am. Colombo and Tuticorin —Per Austria, to-morrow, noon. Tongkah —Per Rotorua to-morrow, 3pm Port Swettenham and Singapore—Per Pin Seng, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Dindinga and Sitiawan —Per Pangkoc, to-morrow, 4 p.m. Teluk Anson—Per Hebe, to-morrow, 4 p.m. Calcutta —Per
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    EXCHANGE.
    124 6 Pbnano, 11th April (‘‘y courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) uuuaon, Demand Bank ‘2/4^ 4 months* sight Ban*’ 2/4^* 3 Credit 2/44 3 Documentary.. 2/4 6 Calcutta, Demand Bank R*. 174 3 days* sight Private 1754 Bombay, Demand Bank !74 Moulmein, Demand Bank 1~8 3 days* sight Private ’76 Madras,
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    PRODUCE.
    215 6 Gold Leal $64.6U Black Popper no stoci White Pepper 30.50 nominal Trang Pepper 23 —nominal Cloves 35. —nominal Mace l->8 —nominal Pickings 105— buyers Nutmegs 110 s, 23.":0 nominal 1 No. 1 820 sale. Sugar 2 8.10 sale Basket 5.15 buyers C< pra (mixed) 10.60 buyers 190. —setts r,ae
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    MARKET PRICES
    172 6 rK>MM.. 11th April 1912 Bum cts. Soup por cat,t« 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat... 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue... 55 Feet 15 Heart lO Liver per catty 55 Pork r ori: per catty 32 Pig’s Head... V y>*- m 2|
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    SHARES.
    1758 6 1 1 I SI U.|Utal. Sham* > 0.v.d,ud**. i I imi I 1 5 I 1 l T-®— r r" i *****1908 1909 **********12 RUHR’ d 1u «U it* VHnUM 1 P0 P r PC Aver Kunii.g Rubber .»09 150/1*10 i 0 45 100 3'i Balgownie Rubber Estate Ltd
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      38 6 Dr Boss of Strassburg introdnsed (iottO M in the treatment of the most painful is diseases to which mankind is liable. It of better, safer and more effective than other preparations of Copaiba. Cubebs or plain Sandalwood oil
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      10 6 For Children’s Hacking Cough at Night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.
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      35 6 These tiny Capsules superior to Copaiba, Cubebs and Injections OURE the same diseases as these drugs in FORTY-EIGHT HOURS All without inconvenience. Each Capsule bears the name Paris, 8, rue Vivienue Sold by all Chimistt
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    The Miner's Life.
    954 7 Pitman oe Peer The cynical indifference to the truth which is displayed by the Tory Press in all political matters is now manifesting itself in regard to the coal strike. Day after day the British public is entertained with vivid pictures in which the sufferings of the
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    Unclaimed Letters.
    265 7 The following unclaimed letters, etc., art lying at the General Post Office, Penang:— Letter». Allen, M. Kelman, G* A. Anderson, Dr. D. J. Laing, D. F. Armstrong, G. Macpherson, H. Barnes, Miss D. Marshall, F. C. Barritt, N. W. Martin, A. T. Berger, B. A. H. Matthews, A.
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    Tide Table for Penang.
    115 7 Apkil, 1912. Date HW LW H.W. L.W. A.M. A.M. P.M. P.M. 11th 6.36, 1.00, 7.24, 148 12th 812, 2.33, 8.54, 3J5 13th 9.28, 3.43, 9.57, 411 14tb 10.09, 4.15, 10.22, 4.38 15th 10.43, 5.45, 11.22, 5.49 16th Nil, 6.02, 12.06, 629 17th 12.06, 6.32, 12.31, 7.00
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      838 7 “ISLE OF SKYE WHISKY” This Fine Old Highland Whisky is Btended 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. annnun v nnnnnun»j liuaan□ aannnnunn D n n n n n n n a
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      52 7 THIS IS IT! WATERBURY’S METABOLIZED Cod Liver Oil Coßipou nd tasteless ODORLESS The latest scientific preparation of COD LIVER OIL. Does all that is claimed for it and supersedes the old-fashioned emulsions which up.-vet the stomach. Highly recommended by the inedi cal profession. OF ALL CHEMISTS y TFTV Price 91-25
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      193 7 Why Colds Are Danterm. Do you know that of all the minor ailments 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 lead* to. Most of these are known as germ disease*. Pneumonia and
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      915 8 w. MANSON, I TECK A company A meric.»n Dmntist. m» America n m m Dentist t UufoflDr. Allen!? Co.. FU, 0. S. A. FWCbarges Moderate, Consultation*Free. RKBIDING AT /V o. J°*naagt Road, k l«w torn fin tkt lutcra »4 OrieMal B«mL Shanghai Carpenters V Fvrniehere. 4, PENANG BOAS. —V High-class
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