Straits Echo, 16 April 1912

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    37 1 Straits Echo DULY CHRONICLE OF EVENTb. CIRLLUUIM. •ttßULunut «ft >lkAllb, lilt tEIJEKATED HALAY ST All> \XD THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. iO. $24 Per Annum. PlilNANli, TUESDAY, lOlh APRIL, *****.* Single Copy, 10 cents. No. b 0
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      1035 1 (f you require a Tonic and ionw* thing to nourish you, Drink Dog’s Head Guinness’s Stout, and loot for this label to see that you get it. TIAND LEE A Co., Sole Agents. ;rF aal Sr IA a > a Andrew Usher 8 Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE. O.V.G. Whisky. SAND1LANDS, BUTTERY
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      33 1 Order it in Nip BottlesDog’s Head Guinness's Stout. TheJ i Tonic’? that cheers and soothes and doesn't harm. Observe this label, it is on every genuine Nip. TIANG LEE St Co., Sole Agents.
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    Botanic Gardens.
    1555 2 The annual report of tbe Botanic Gardena, Singapore, signed by Mr. H. N. Ridley, nays Staff. The Director of the Botanical Gardens, Mr. H. N. Ridley, was on leave for six weeks in November and December, and after taking leave in the latter half of January, 1912, till
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      54 2 THIS IS IT! Waterbury’s Metabolized Cod Liver Oil Compound TASTELESj ODORLESS 1 lie latest scientific pre paration of C'< >D LIVER OIL. Docs all tl>at is claimed for it and super sedes the old fashioned emulsions hich upset the stomach. Highly re* Commended by the medical protessicn. OF ALL CHEMISTS
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      74 2 A Family Necessity. Every family should be provided with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm at all times. Sprains may be cuied in much less time when promptly treated. Lame back, lame shoulder, pains in the side and chest and rheumatic paius are some of the diseases for which it is especially valuable.
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      403 2 wmmm mm WM mmm tew v.v.v.-.v.;. If The Worlds DenNFrice m vKvJ&vawSsw •sppSili AV.V i Do you realize the immense importance of the unique superiority of Odol? While all other preparations for cleansing the mouth and teeth are effective only during the few moments of application, the antiseptic :>nd refreshing
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      1283 2 TO-N! HT! TO-NIGHT Revolution in China. Just arrived. Quite New to Penang. FILM NO. i. Li Yu li li ung, as their Governor-General, read out the Manifest*». 1. The Revolutionists’ troops n archiug out for inspection 2. The troops inspected by their Gover-nor-General 3. The troops on field FILM NO.
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    24 3 Vessel» tram Agents Due Oriental Delta Luetzow RuelouColombo AGLACo. Singapore A,G.<4Co. Singapore BM.ACo. Colombo BM. A Co 18th Apr. 20th 23rd 25th
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    SAILINGS.
    19 3 Vessels For Agents Leaves Oriental Delta Luetzow Buelow Singapore Colombo Colombo Singapore A-G.ACo. A. B. B M.ijkJo. Apr.
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      331 3 riralH and I»«»p*r nm. mh|| Service Outward, Apr. 18 Oriental connecting with China 2 l>evauha <lo Macedonia Homeward. fames by mail steamers. 1st class 2nd class F<> London hy Sea $565-72 $377-14 To M arseilles or Gibraltar $528-00 $358-29 extra steamers w Intermediate Service. ITil excellent accommodation for a limited
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      439 3 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. /4*1 KONINKLIJKE P4KETYAART MAATSCH APPIJ. (ROYAI DITCH PACKET COMPANY.i For D i, Asahan, Paneb and Singapore (Weekly). INTENDED TO SAIL. Fri. 19th Apr., 2 p.m. Fri. 26th Apr., 2 p.m. Fri. 3rd May, 2 p.iu. Steamer. Tues 30th Apr., 2 p.m. Tues. 14th May.,
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      1262 3 is H P P N G.y msCSER LL07D. WHB IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE flYHK fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen X Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Algiers, Genoa Naples (connection Marseilles, Alexandra and vice vena), Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong,
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    THE STRAITS ECHO.
    112 4 A Journal ok Thought Puhlnhfcd daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THE CRITERION Ltd. No. 226—232 Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily tiocal 8*24 per annum Outstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (P<-sf Free) 815 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO— PEN A NO Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343
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    Wedding.
    45 4 Henderson-Campbell.— 0:i April 15 .t tie Church of ft e Assumption, Pen an «jr, diaries Meredith Henderson, eldest son of the late C. J. Henderson of Pencbureh St., to Margaret Isol>el Campbell, daughter of Archibald Campbell Esq., of Pei aug. Australian papers please copy.
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    ADVERSARIA.
    1326 4 Charcoaled in a conspicuous arch upon one of the walls of my chamber are the word'. Ad quid venisti At night I sometimes answer. To sle* p perchance to dream. In the morning, however, I see a bigoer meaning in the question, so that no frivolous answer suffices. It
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    Trade Commission.
    54 4 The Daily Telegraph states that the omission of India and the Grown Colonies from the scope of the Commission to enquire into the trade resources of the Empire is a grave error. It suggests that the participants should be approached telegraphically with a view to widening the field
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    Our Little Lot.
    960 4 The Charwoman’s Daughter bt James Stephens. Macmillan’s Colonial Library. This is the story-of a top back room in a dingy house in a Dublin back street. That fixes the atmosphere.*’ You can picture the general dinginess of the rest of the surroundings —the smears on the walls,
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    Governor Mountaineering.
    60 4 H. E. the Governor leaves Sin»» train to-night to attempt the Gunong Tahan. He will I» of Gk mas by Mr. E. L Brockman, b'**? Mr. H. C. Robinson and Mr v jUc?l Lo winger and later on by Mr F t V A It is expected that
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    The Assizes.
    689 4 The case against VVessels and d« was continued yesterday. OUt& Cr. so-examined b J Mr. Adams \\W, explained certai accounts. He stetJT* a copy of the balance sheet was' X** lmn by the kram after the been sent to the head office. He mad necessary corrections on the
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    Singapore Club Case.
    24 4 Yap Yeon Chuan, the accused in the Singapore Club case, has been committed take his trial at the Singapore Assizes. Telegraphed-
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    Necrology.
    16 4 The death has taken place at Singapore Captain Fergueon, master of the Pob Ann Telegraphed.
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    C. O. D.
    18 4 A Value Payable Post between India an l the Straits Settlements is now available. Official.
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      193 4 THE CRAG HOTEL’ SANATORIUM. PENANG HILLS. AS r.OOD AN HOTEL AS ANY IN THE STRAITS.” -—Singapore Free Preee, 27th March. SAREX6S BROTHERS, Proprietors. DC V ksiiiag- “Stay at the Grand Hotel, Homelike Hotel Tcllgramn: CkEET, Ipoh. for Transient or Residential Guests, affording every known comfort and convenience, and appealing to
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      47 4 Lame Back. One of the most common ailments that hard working people are afflicted with is lame back. Apply Chamberlain’s Vain Balm twice a day and massage the parts thoroughly at ea» h application, and you will get quick relief. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      52 4 His gout was bad, the poor old dad Was ill and nearly raving He had a cold, and then behold, He cut himself when shaving. His wife was sure Woods’ Peppermint Cure Would mend him in a minute; And I’ve been told it cured the cold, Ha swears there’s magic
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      8 4 For Chronic Chest Complaints. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cur*.
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    Home Rule Bill.
    1053 5 The Unionist papers continue merci* lesslv to a*«ail th« Home Rule Bill. They concentrate their attention on finance aud a nominated Senate and demand whether Catholic bishops are eligible for appointment. Indications are multiplying that the Liberals are prepared to waive the principle of nomination to the
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    West Indies and Canada.
    50 5 Mr. Dawson who represented the West Indies iu the negotiations for trade reciprocity with Canada expressed to Reuter his very great satisfaction at the agreement. He expected that Canada will now turn her attention to Australia and South Africa in view of a similar agreement. Telegraphed
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    P. L. R. C.
    71 5 Practic* Shoot. Scores Made 15th April. ao oo na ra 8 8 I <M <M H Mrs. Gore Anderson 28 28 56 Mrs. Hamilton 26 29 55 Miss Joan Smith 28 27 55 Miss L. Smith 28 27 53 Miss Weinvss 23 25 48 Miss W.
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    Chinese Loan.
    22 5 Paris reports that France and Russia are completely in agreement iu regard to Russia’s participation in the Chinese loan. Telegraphed.
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    Anglo-French Entente.
    21 5 Tue Paris papers completely approve of M. Poincare’s speeches as justifying in the happiest manner the Anglo-French entente. Telegraphed.
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    Recent Klumpur Row.
    252 5 Mr. Goh Cheng Tai of Serembau writes to the 'Echo on April 13th as follows It is with feelings of greatest pleasure that I have perused your most sensible editorial comments of 2nd April on the subject Chinese not wanted” which is indeed A Startling Proposal.” It
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    Both Sides Warned.
    48 5 Washington reports that, the U.S. Government has notified Mexico that the United States will hold her responsible for any wanton irregularities that lead to the aacrificing or endangering of American lives or the destroying of American property. The rebel leader has been similarly notified. Telegraphed.
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    Football Cup Tie.
    166 5 The follow ing are the entries for the Cup tie which closed yesterday P. C. C. Govt. Service R. C C. R. C. Free School. M. R C. S. X R. C. Crescent Ithihadol Khairiah E C ♦Central Union F. C. •The entries of the two clubs
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    U. S. Presidential Elections.
    54 5 Philadelphia reports that in the primary elections at Pennsylvania Roosevelt decisively defeated Taft, securing five-sixths of the delegates to the National Convention. Taft, however, still has a big lead in the other States. Roosevelt’s unexpected victory in Pennsylvania after Illinois shows that the Presidential Struggle will
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    They Also Serve Etc.
    21 5 Two thousaud shop assistants and waitresses demonstrated in Trafalgar Square yesterday afternoon, demanding a minimum wage. Telegraphed.
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    King Edward Memorial Fund.
    189 5 The Ladies Committee of tut? Ktug Edward Memorial Fuud ask us to say that they are much encouraged by the response so far met with from the Chinese ladies, many of whom have already subscribed handsome sums as will be seen when the lists are published.
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    Knox’s Tour Ended.
    76 5 A telegram from Havana states that an authoritative statement was issued prior to the departure for home of Mr. P. C. Knox, the U S. Secretary of State, to the effect that his Central American tour has concluded. Mr. Knox is convinced of the necessity of a
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    Sultan Plays Footer.
    85 5 At Klang on 13th inst the D. 0., Mr. Adams, refereed for an interesting footer match. Sultan SuDiman of Klumpur brought a tewn to play the Klang Malays. Heavy rain interrupted the game, so that tlia half time iuterval lasted a quarter of an hour. The players
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    The Manifest.
    136 5 Arrivals. Per s.s. Perak, Ifitb Apr., from Deli Messrs. Kaufmann and Van Hoegaerd.m Departures. Per s.s. Perak, 13th Apr, for Deli: M ssrs. G. V. Oldham, A. L. Lindner, K!ioo Kay Kak, Mr and Mrs. G de Jough ami child Tiv —The s.s. Ban Whatt Soon brought 1
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    Financing China.
    55 5 Peking reports that the Chinese Govern raent replying to the four-nation protest against the Belgian Loan states that it ap pears probable that the Belgians will join the international group in order that a deadlock may be overcome Th n imperative need of funds is again causing the
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    Local Weddings.
    176 5 Henderson—Campbell. i A quiet wedding was solemnised yester- day afternoon at the Church of the AssumpI tion the contracting parties being Charles i Meredith Henderson, Manager of Messrs. Guthrie A Co., and eldest son of Mr. C. J. j Henderson of Fenchurch Street, London, and j Miss Margaret
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    A Titan in Distress.
    368 5 New York reports that the liner Tiiauic sent a wireless message to the effect that she had collided with an iceberg and wanted assistance. The steamers Virginian. Olympic, and Baltic hastened to her aid. The Virgini an w as 170 miles and the Baltic 200 miles
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    Penang Golf Club.
    88 5 The Mon’s Pres.TivH ''up Ap il competition resu'ted as follows A Smith all square. S. F. B. Martin 5 down. C. G May 6 down. Messrs. C. C. Rogers, Geo Macbain, W. S. Goldie, C L. Sandes, C R. Samuel, J. H. Pve, A. S. Anthony, H.
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    Tin and Rice Quotations.
    69 5 The following business a. Hr» has been done to-day:— Peuang Penang Tin Exchange, 37 j Puis *t $97.35 Trading Co., 75 97 80 Leong Fee Co., 50 97.82^ Singapore ~trait.<» Trading Co., 125 97 80 Total 287| tons. Tin is quoted in London to-day at JSI97
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    FIXTURES.
    33 5 ‘-DAY 29th Day of 2nd Moon. Volunteer Recruits, Maxim and Bearer •Sections Baud, Golf Club, 6 p.m. George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road. Matsuo’s Japanese Cinematograph, Penang Road.
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      31 5 ‘OnONHU provokes neither discomfort, '-"■aphcations, nor nausea. It is the hap picombination of best East Indian f .r a oil and Kawa Kawa. Bottles u 1 at all chemists and dealer*.
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      75 5 Why Colds Are Dan terras. IK> vou know tijat of all the minor ailments eolds 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
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      10 5 Por Children’s Hacking Cougli at Night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure
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      601 5 ’W‘AJ>TTED. I IN THE ESTATE OF i Peter August Johannes Weber, Applications will be received bj tbe Senior} DECEASED, ,s District Officer at Bukit Mertajam up to mid-day on April 29th next for the post of j 3 Sanitarj Inspector. Bukit Mertajam. j Pursuant to the Conveyancing and Law r
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  • SHIPPING.
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      ARRIVALS.
      73 6 Omapere, Br. m., 340, Lyons, 15th Apr., Singapore, 13th Apr., Gen. E. J ndrasamka, Br. h., 3,367, Pilcher, 16th Apr., Singapore, 14th Apr., Gen. B. M Co. Kmm Sang. Br. I.f. Whaler. 16th Apr., Calcutta, 11th Apr., Gen. B. Co. Rotorua, Br. s.s., 556, Bell, 16tb Apr., Tongkah, 15th
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      DEPARTURES.
      48 6 16th April. E. F. Ferdinand, for Singapore, China and Japan. Indragiri for Deli and Batu Bahra. Petrel, for Asaban. Omapere, for Port Swettenhain and Singapore. Hebe, for Teluk Anson. Pangkor, for Bindings and Sitiawan. Klang, for Port Swettenhain and Singapore. Cka ntaboon, for Pangkalan Brandau arid Langkat.
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      MALLS CLOSE.
      273 6 ro* Yen—Per Jit Seng, to-morrow, a.m. Alor Star (Kedah) Per Kedah, to-morrow, 8 a.m. Negapatam, and r Madras—nPsr Tceeta, to-morrow, 11 a.m. Singapore, China A Japan —Per Oriental, to-morrow, 5 p.m. on Wikk Day*. Taiping, Ipob and Ratu and 1.45 p.m. daily, Sundays excepted also at 5-30 p.m
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    EXCHANGE.
    124 6 PaKAMe, 16th Apeil (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) Loudon, Demand Bank 2/41 4 months* eight Bank 2/4"* S Credit 2/4$ 3 Documentary- 2/ 1 Calcutta, Demand Bank Be. 17 3 days* sight Private l'<ss io nbay, Demand Bank 174 Vfou'mein, Demand Bank 1 3 8 days* sight Privaie
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    PRODUCE.
    218 6 i l Leal Pepper on sto<White Peppe; 99 75 sales Trang Peppe> 23. —nominal Cloves 35. non.inal Mace l'*B —nominal Pickings 109 —sales Nutmegs 110 s. 23.”0 nominal i No. i 8 20 sal jugar < 2 810 so' Basket 5.15 buyers Copra (mixed) 10.60 buyers Tahbun I*o. «<»
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    MARKET PRICES.
    176 6 Pn***-. 16th April 1912 BUKIi-x ct*. Soup pif caitv 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew o Curry Meat... 16 ltump Steak 24 Ox Tail each £0 Tongue... 55 Feet 15 Heart 0 Liver per cait_> 35 n OKK *ork catfc 32 20 Tonga. per lb Head each Feet
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    SHARES.
    1697 6 I uCapital. N»na«. .909 (905 uno 1009 1910 19*M> 1910 191) 1910 1910 !910 »i»o4 IM loo» 150,000 200,000 S 750 000 500.000 I 000,000 K. 1,200,0001 500,000 $1,000,000 390, JOO *000,009 8 205,000 100,000 8 450,(KM) 200,000 1 2 10 1 130,000 75,600 79,000 300,000 30,000 10 t
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      52 6 Closes of Constitution. 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 Boon be well For sale by all Dispensaries
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      46 6 Best Treatment for Whoop in* Cou*K Whooping cough is not daugerous when the cough is kept loose and expec'-.ration ea*j by giving Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It has been used in many epidemics 1 of this disease with perfect success For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      121 6 Aoco. ding to all aecounts we have the aasuran that '«oiiOSan is one of the most valuable discoveries of modern pharmacology aad is far ahead of all preparations of Copaiba, Cubebs, etc. It is the safest «.nil most successful. At all Chemist.» and De tiers. CHAPOTEAUT’S AORRH Uoi NO URATIVE
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    Latah And Amok.
    1245 7 Some months ago a considerable amount of interest was exhibited in the articles and correspondence in these columns (Bangkok Daily Mail) concerning the peculiar psychological phenomenon known amongst the Siamese as meh see.” It was then suggested, as we believe it had been by medical men before,
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    Liver Disease in the Straits.
    350 7 Its Cure and Prevention. This complaint which, most probably, begins with pain in the right side and shoulder, fever, nausea, constipation and semijaundiced skin, is far too serious to be ignored, and such symptoms should cause the sufferer to seek the nearest medical aid. In
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      771 7 WHITE PORT WINE NO. 1. RENOWNED FOR EXCELLENCE OF QUALITY. Packed in cases of 12 qts. 24 pts. Obtainable at all Retail Stores. AGENTS. G. H. SLOT CO., PENANG □nnnnnuLinnnnnni;:c n D n a n n n n n n D n n n D n Uunnnnnnnnnn PENAMG liOl'CS GAMGE,
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      56 7 jr—: THIS 13 7.r Waterbury’s Llcli jcllzeu Cod Liver Oil Compound TASTELESS ODORLESS The latest scientific preparation of co > liv i k OIL. Dees all that is claimed for it and super sedes the old fashioned emulsions which upset the stomach. Highly recommended by the meJi cal profession. c:-’
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      110 7 SELF CURE NO FICTION I NO SUFFERER NfcfcU NOW DESP*/«. THE NEW FRENCH RE«V*^OY. THERAPION .,0.1 in a remarkably short time, often a f.vv day* on. v Cures discharge Neither sex (superseding imectioi.s THERAPION No.2 Cures blood poiw. bad legs, ult ers, sores, pain:n( swelled joints, &c. when mereurmi trcatuienl
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      937 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist Utc of Or. Alloa. 8 Co., PKa, 0. S. A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free, RESIDING AT No. 21 a, Penang Road. A few loots from the Eutcra ill Oriental Hotel. Khoo Buan Phuan CHOP Gim Seng Moh, 203, Main Rond, T&iping, Tin Miners, Advaneers and Genera
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