Straits Echo, 18 May 1912

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  • Title Section
    Masthead
    36 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE! OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT Hit ‘'TRAITS, THK FEIIbRA TED MALAY STATt» AND THE FAR BAST GENERALLY. VOL. 10. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, SAIIKUAY, i«th MAY, 1912.» Single Copy. 10 cents. No. ll*
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      962 1 [f too require a Tonic and (Something to nourish you. Drink Head Guinness's Stout and look C '\Z-\ for this 'i' V*jr'j&3l Übel to see that yon get it. >fTANQ LEE ft Co., Sole Agents. Andrew Usher 8 Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE. O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS. BUTTERY 8 Co.. AGENTS POK PENANG
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      35 1 Order it in Nip Bottles Dog’s Head Guinness's Stout. The Tonic' that 1 cheers and soothes and doesn’t harm. Observe this label, j it is on every genuine Nip. I TIANG LEEd& Co.. Sole Agent»,
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    Secret History Of To-day.
    1473 2 There is no truth in the statement that this rear’s Derby night ball for the King and Queen will be Riven at Derby House, i Stratford-place, by the Earl of Derby. The; Derby night ball for their Majesties will be given at Deronshire House, Piccadilly, by
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    Loss of Weight in Malaria.
    422 2 How Doctors are Working to Restore it. The loss of body weight is one of the most noticeable of the direct consequences of Malaria. Obviously, therefore, it is one of those most distressing to the patient as well as to his friends, for it interferes
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      59 2 THIS IS IT! Waterbary’s Metabolized Cod LiVu’ U Compound TASi l 5 i CDORLEBB 1 he latest scientific pre paratiouoU OD LIVER OIL. IKS all lb at is claimed I i. ami sutler sedes the old fashioned emulsio.is which upset the stomach. Highly re conut'.cudcd by the incdi* cal i
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      135 2 TO FIRMS. The Criterion Press Ltd (including the Straits Echo) is Not Responsible for anv Debts contracted by its Employees. Persons giving credit to any Employee of the Criterion Press or Straits Echo are hereby WARNED that the Criterion Press Ltd- is in no sense a guarantor of its emplovees.
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      1628 2 m WM m i m m m m m r> .isOdol is the first and only preparation for cleansing the month and teeth which absolutely counteracts the causes of microbic fermentation. While all other preparations are effective only during the few moments of application, the antiseptic and refreshing power of
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    MAILS DUE.
    12 3 JJjtt {Oriental) ...18th Maj. Ludwig ...21st 'wmwj Derjflinger ...28rd H
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    27 3 Vessels hrom Agents Due 1 0> iental P. Ludwig Derfllinger Arcndia Singapore Singapore Colombo Colombo 1 A,G.&Co. BM.&Co. BM.&Co AG&Co. 18th May. 21st 23rd 30th
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    SAILINGS.
    22 3 Vessels For Agents Leaves Oriental Colombo F. Ludwig Colombo Derfflinger Singapore Arcadia Singapore A. 1 May. B. BM.&Jo. A.G.&C0. l 1
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      317 3 irrifHl* wild I H 'TH. Mail Service Outward. jj a v 30 Arcadia connecting with /Marmora j ttB V 1M A.saye Moldavia Homeward Hite. May June Tulv PARES BY MAIL STEAMERS. let class 2nd class ro Loadon by Sea $565-72 $377-14 To Marseilles or Gibraltar $528-00 $358-29 extra steamers Intermediate
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      302 3 <SHIP P N G BRITISH INDIA NAVIGATION CO., LTO. HUTTENBACH, LIEBERT Co., Penang, Agents. W V KONINKLIJKE PAKETYAART MAATSCHAPPIJ (ROYU DUTCH PACKET COMPANY.) For Deli, Asahan, Paneh and Singapore (Weekly). Deii and Batu Bain.. (Fortnightly). Deli and Langsa. (Fortnightly). Singapore (direct) Connecting with Batavia and other Jav;t etc. ports. (Fortnightly.)
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      885 3 flOSDDEUTSCM LL07D. EHEMEN N. Y. K. THPERIAL GERMAN HAIL LINE rilHE 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, Alexandra and vice versa). Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtau or
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    THE STRAITS ECHO.
    100 4 Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 226—232 Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local ?24 n*r annum. Outstation... Postage Extn*. y r r.L\\ Edition (Post Free) *l5 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 N.B.— All business couununications
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    EDITORIAL.
    1684 4 It is some considerable time now since the Echo first desiderated a considerable development in local telephone enterprise, no less than the linking up of all the Malay States with the various Settlements of this Colony and with each other being the minimum ideal we presented for the consideration
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    N. B.
    56 4 Forged rivers are in circulation. A considerable number of them were found in Singapore recently. A correspondent, who savs that they are very good imitations, tells us that they are printed on somewhat thinner paper which is alx>ut |th inch shorter than the genuine note, and that the
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    ROUND THE COURTS.
    310 4 V. C. Hurt. Madarsah, who was committed for trial at the next Assizes for causing the death of one Vaithilingam at 99, Presgrave Street, by doing a rash or negligent act not amount ing to culpable homicide and for causing grievous hurt, was yesterday brought before Mr.
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    The Confucian Temple Fund.
    343 4 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, The letter signed by a member of P. M. I. A. A. D. C. and published in your issue of yesterday has come as a great shock to the committee concerned in particular and to the community
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    Freemasonry in Penang.
    119 4 The installation meeting of Lodge Scotia was held last night at the Masonic Hall when a large number of brethren from the different lodges were present. The following office bearers were elected R. W. M. Wor Bro W A. Ward I. P. M. Wor Bro J. Craig
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    M. A. P.
    413 4 Miss M. M. Norton, the poetess Philippines, is in Hongkong en rout* the Straits. Miss Norton has vxvLa* Boston publisher for her next bool Mr. W. E. Venning, Assistant Acconm ant, F. M. S. Railways, retires at the j of this month. His place will be Uk
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    Kuala Kangsar.
    257 4 Echo Correspondence May 16. H H. Tunku Mahmud, President of the State Council, Kedah, accompanied by Mr Ward and Tuan Mat, arrived at Kuala Ivangsar by the mail train from Singapjre on the 15th inst., and proceeded to the Istana Nagara where he is now a guest ot
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    Price of Rice.
    147 4 The gradual rise in the market price o rice is causing serious concern among t e Chinese community in Shanghai. On t e sth inst. over twelve Chinese organizations assembled together for a diseuision of moans to check the rise in the price of thii daily necessity.
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      435 4 Palmer Motorcycle Tyres. Nearly M Motor-cyclists have now learnt that the above is the right thing for them. FOUR QUALITIES. CORD 8 FABRIC. LICHT 8 HEAVY. MASSEY-HARRIS MOTOR WORKS, 23. Beach Street, Penang (A special tip to riderg of machines with 26 x 2 wheels have Palmer 26 x2\ tyres
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      54 4 The great, foul fiend called influenza. Can scarce be called a magic cleanser; It tills your system full of vapour, Too poisonous to print on paper. Tis oft the cause of a suicide, Despair, depression ’twill provide; n if of health you wish to be sure When you’ve the “flu,”
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      52 4 A Matter of Common Interest. How to cure a cold is a question in many are interested just now. Ch am lain’s Cough Keinedy has won its reputation and immense sale by ds markable cure of colds. It can a J^f a vs depended upon. For sale by »11 ries
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  • Obituary
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    24 4 Death. Hoare —At the General Hospital on the 17tb iust. C. A. G. Hoare, late Assistant on Gedong Estate.' Bagan Serai Aged 31 years.
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      ST. HELENA RUBBER.
      66 5 (Ex'ho Special. Singapore, May 18. \t a meeting of the shareholders of the Bt. u«|on:i Rubber Company, Mr. Allan, who iH. said that the amalgamation of the P Co,u should prove of great value. JLujng to a question he said that the r V estates were valued
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      Mrs. Izard.
      19 5 1 Echo Sfteeial.) Singapore, May 18. Mrs Izard has been successfully operated oD at liouie for appendicitis.
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      A Titanic Victim.
      33 5 (Echo S/>ecial.) Singapore, May 18. Mrs. Snape, widow of Captain Snape of Suigap re, was lost on the Titanic on which lioat B i, t was employed as a stewardess.
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      Gazetted.
      36 5 Echo Special.) Singapore, May 18. The following appointments are gazetted Mr. Huttenbach to be a member of the Penang Pilot Board. Mr. S. A. Lane has been appointed Chairman of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Board.
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      Legislative Council.
      37 5 (Echo Special Singapore, May 18. The meeting of the Legislative Council at Singapore lasted six minutes. The second rea-liug of the Ports Bill was postponed to Miv 111 The orders of the day were carried.
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      Canadians and the Navy.
      88 5 Reuter. Montreal, May 18. The Montreal Star, commenting on Mr. Winston Churchill’s speech before the Shipwright’s Guild, denies the necessity of 1 hugar coat to the pill for Canada by allowing her to have her warships at home, like tovs, when they were required at the
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      Vedrines Himself Again.
      27 5 Reuter.) London, May 18. M Vedrines, who fell from an aeroplane and fractured his skull, has recovered, lie visited the scene of the accident.
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      Fez Rising.
      24 5 (Renter.) Fez, May 18. A French courtmartial condemned nine Aikaris to death in connection with the mutiny and massacre of April 21.
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      Virginia Murder.
      98 5 (Reuter.) London, May 18. Allen, the leader of the bandits who killed the judge and several people in Virginia Court House last March, has been found guilty of murder in the first degree A judge, the clerk of the court, two jurors, and a prosecutor were shot dead
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      Aeroplane Competition.
      46 5 (Reuter.) London, May 17. The War Office has issued particulars of military aeroplane competition. The first prize will lie 0£4,000 and the second .£2,000. The competition is open to makers all over the world. Nine prizes, aggregating 410,500, will be confined to British makers.
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      Dardanelles Re-opened.
      26 5 (Reuter.) London, May 17. It is officially announced at Constantinople that the Dardanelles will be re-opened on the morning of the 18th inst. (to-day).
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      King At Aldershot.
      48 5 (Reuter London, Mav ‘7. lbs Majesty the King, at Aldershot, presented the colour* to the Scots Guards, the Devonshires, and the North Lancashires. Asides his speech, His Majesty addressed letter to each regiment reviewing its history. Lord Methuen led the Guards in the marcL past.
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      WELSH DISESTABLISHMENT.
      418 5 (Reuta.) Government Willingness. London, May 17. During the course of the debate on the Welsh Disestablishment Bill the Government indicated its willingness to reconsider the details of disendowment during the Committee stage. Lloyd George Lets Oat. Mr. Lloyd Geerge made a notable speech Replying to the attack of
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      Late Danish King.
      98 5 Reuter.) Copenhagen, May 17. The body of King Frederick Till was conveyed from T rave in unde to Copenhagen on board the steamer Danuebrog. It was landed with great solemnities. Bells tolled and cannons boomed. The remains were conveyed in a six-horse hearse to the Haarse Castle
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      Tin and Rice Quotations.
      45 5 Tin (unrefined) is quoted -here to-day at #104.55 buyers no sellers at Singapore (refined) at #104.90, buyers no sellers, and in London at .£212 10s. cash and ,£207 10s. three months’ sight. Rangoon rice is quoted to-dav at 8201 per ceyan.
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      Our New R. C.
      176 5 The Hon. W. C. Michell arrived this morning from Singapore by the P O s.s Oriental to act as Resident Councillor, Penang, during the absence on leave of the Hon. W. Evans. A guard of honour of 54 sikhs, under Mr. R. L. Cuscaden A. S.
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      TURCO-ITALIAN WAR.
      98 5 (Reuter.) The Fighting at Rhodes. London, May 17. According to a telegram from Rome three Italian columns surrounded the Rhodes garrison in a position in the mountains, the only retreat from which was commanded by the guns of the warships. The Turkish casualties were 83 killed and 2G
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      SPORT.
      53 5 Det by Betting. Reutrr.) London, May 17. Following is the betting on the Derby which will be run at Epsom on June 5. 11 to 4 agst. Sweeper II 6 to 1 Cylmad 10 to l Lomond 100 to 8 Jaeger 100 to 7 Mordred 100 to 6 Tagalie,
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      English Cricket.
      296 5 (Reuter.) London, May 18. Kent beat Somerset at Grave*end by an innings and 19 runs. Soccer. The match on the St. Xavier’s ground between Boustead A Co. and the Pinang Gazette resulted in a wiu for the former team by two goals to one. The friendly game of
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      Famous Artist Charged.
      511 5 Mr. E. T. Reed Called Upon to Answer Serious Allegations. Mr. Edward Tenuyson 52, of Kensington Park-gardens, the famous Punch” artist, was defendant in a sensational case at the Brentford Police Court, where he was called upon to auswer the serious charge of being a suspected person,
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    SHIPPING.
    245 5 Coal.—The s.s. Castor arrived here this morning aud is discharging 1,753 tons of coal from Pulo Laut. Tin. —The s.s. Deli brought 474 bags of tin ore and 50 slabs of tin, the s.s. Tong Chay Uu 100 bags of tin ore aud 37 slabs of tin, and the
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    FIXTURES.
    55 5 TV*- OAT. 2nd Day of 4th Moon. Olympic Trial Races. Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. Cricket Tournamei t B’worth vs. P. C. C., B’worth; M. R C. vs. P. R. C., Esplanade St. Xavier’s vs. C. R. C., Victoria Green. Georg*» Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Cinematograph. Penang Road.
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      32 5 tton >MHIi provokes neither discomfort, Complications, nor nausea. It is the liappi“*t scientific combi nation of liest Ea<t ludian Sandalwood oil and ixawa lffiva. 13ottl«*s V) capiulos at all chemists and dealers.
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      36 5 Sprained Ank'e. A sprained ankle may as a rule Is- cured i„ from three to four Jays by applymi Chamberlains Pain Balm and observing the directions with each bottle. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      44 5 It lias been satisfactorily demonstrated that thousands of person' have to thank hiMtOSHii for restoration to health and happiness. It i> astringent and antiseptic and has never l*>en known to tail. At all dealers in Pateut Medicines and Chemicals in buttles of ±0 capsules.
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      80 5 Pw Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. The Chinese Steamship Co., Ltd. for Singapore, Hongkong, Amoy, U Swatow. The s.s. t’uronia 4,572 tons, Oaptain J. Karedei, is expected to arrive here from Rangoon, on Tuesday, the 21st inst., and will leave for the above ports, on Wednesday, the 22nd
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      639 5 KTOTICE. •f THE EASTERN SHIPPINC CO.. LTD. Notice is hereby given that the Transfer., Books of the Company will be closed from the 27th May to Bth June,-1912, both days inclusive. Bv Order j YEOH LEAN HONG. Secretary. Penang, 18th May, 1912 877 a A meeting of the Y. M.
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    The Real Peril to Middlemen.
    530 6 “The Irish middl—>*n is trembling inside his ooet and trousers at the advent of co-ojxiration in Ireland/’ sajs the Irish Homestead. But there is a new form of economic enterprise which threatens his eiietenoe and profits far more than agricultural co-operation, indeed far more than
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    EXCHANGE.
    126 6 Fmajto, 18th Mat. (Bp mmrtety sfthe Chartered Bank.) ix>ndon, Demand Bank 2, 8 3 4 months eight Bank 2/1,5 3 Credit 2/*,; 3 Documentary.. I *f Calcutta, Demand Ban k 174* f> 3 days* sight Pnv*i« ,54 ruunbay, (demand Ban» 17 4* tfoultnein, Demand Bank 1 3* 8 days’
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    PRODUCE.
    224 6 Gold Leal *64.* Black. Pepper no stark White Pepper 29| buyer s Trang Pepper 23. —sellers Cloves 35. —nominal Mace 12d —sellers Pickings 110 —sales Nutmegs 110 s. 23. —buyers No. 1 8.20 sale Sugar 3 2 8.10 sal< Basket 5.15 buyers Copra (mixed) 10.70 buyers Tail bun 190.
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    MARKET PRICES.
    154 6 Penang, 18te Mat, 1912. Bke>— cts. Soup per catt\ 14 Boast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat... 1U Bump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 3p 'J’ougue... 55 Feet 15 Heart ?0 Liyer per catty §5 f*OBE Pork 1 ei cult 9$ Pig’s Hoad *JVr* Tongue 24 M
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    SHARES.
    1699 6 Dividends. Nunn. 1909 \909 1905 1909 1910 1904 1906 1909 1909 1900 1909 1903 1910 1909 1909 1905 1905 1906 1909 1909 1907 1905 1910 1909 1906 1910 1910 1909 1905 1906 »907 1907 1906 1395 19« >7 1909 1906 1909 1910 1912 1910 1903 »306 1909 1910 1909
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      83 6 How to Keep Well. Constipation brings many ailments in its train ana is the primary cause of much sickness. Keep your bowels regular madam, and yon will escape many of >the ailments to which women are subject. Constipation is a very simple thing, but like many simple things, it may
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      81 6 Muscular Rheumatism When jour shoulder is so lame that every movement of jour arm pains you severely you may know that you have muscular rheumatism. Prompt relief may be had by applying Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and massaging the affected parts with the palm of the hand at each application. Do
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      56 6 Sosr a of Sleeplmam. The most common cause of insomnia is disorders of the stomach. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets correct these disorders and enable you to sleep. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. RIGAUD’S KaNaHGA OF JAPRfI TOILET WATER fmw ok Beivaro of imitation r.-^.ry k RIGAUD C’
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    IN HOSPITAL A MONTH.
    372 7 With Fever and Aoub. But Could Not Find Permanent Cure Until He Tried The Proved Remedy roR Malaria, DR. WILLIAMS’ PINK PILLS. When Mr. Charles Nelson first landed in Manila, to take up an appointment in the Government Secret Service, he bad a constitution an physique
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    Local Steamer Service.
    282 7 The Companies do not guarantee the dads of arrival of these vessels but will endeavour as Jar as possible to ensure punctuality. From Alor Star, (Ke<lah) —Tong Chuan, May 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29 and 31, and Kedah, May 6, 8, 10,
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      1024 7 JUST RECEIVED A SHIPMENT OF AUSTRALIAN HORSEFEED COMPRISING Oats, Bran, Chaff, Oaten Hay, Linseed Barley. G. H. SLOT CO„ PENANG. Singapore Cold Storage Co. LIMITED. MASTK R‘MY LAST SOVEREIBN ■and my new sovereign. A< *n nilmtitrnirat to intfodurr their catalogue of Wmtchc. and Jewellery. Masters Ltd. (Rye) will send to
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      133 7 Waterbury’s Metabolized Cod Liver Oil Compound TASTELESS ODORLESS i r i'cSra&ti The latest scientific pre paraiion of COD LIVER OIL. Dees all that is claimed for it and super sedes the old fashioned emulsions which upset the stomach. Highly re commended by' the inedi cal profession. CF ALL CHEMISTS Price
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      822 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Un of ir. Allot f Co.. Ph», 0. S. A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. KIBIDINO AT Aro.i2l*,.Peaan£\Roa</. A 4wi (na tb< luura u 4 Oriatol iNd. TECK A COMPANY, XAmmgAmi CtUTpOMtcr, V Furniahara, 4, PENANG ROAD. High-class Household Furniture kept in stock and made to^order. Inspection
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