Straits Echo, 8 February 1913

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    37 1 Straits Echo 12-PAGE 'EDITION, DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS. THE FEDERATED MALAV STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 11. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, SATURDAY, Bth FEBRUARY, 1913. Single Copy, 10 cents, No. no
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      1103 1 If you| require a Tonic and something to nourish you, drink DOG'S HEADGUINNESS’S STOUT fjf rASI V. v and look for this laM to see that A -'•A afc AW- > uu *fot ,J 1 it. HANG LEE flf Co., Sole Agents. Andrew Usher 8 Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE. O.V.G. Whisky.
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      32 1 I TO LET Houses Nos. 48 8 50, f McAlister Road. n n n n a n g APPLY YEOH PAIK KEAT. S 3, Beach Street, Penang. Entry Ist February, 1913. ♦□cnunnnnancan□□□□□□aanano#
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      398 2 NATURA MILK LION BRAND.I (STERILIZED) A The Ideal Milk for use in the tropics, being absolutely pure whilst retaining its natural qualities and flavour. Chop Singah. v j Gold Medals. LONDON 1893 MARSEILLES 1893 PRETORIA 1898 SCHWERIN 1889. a Aj/x Grand Prix: 4 Q/k V Paris >9OO St. Louis 1904.
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    The Missing Link.
    464 3 Scientist’s Opinion or an Ancient Skull. Extraordiuarv interest has been aroused among anthropologists by the discoverv of portious of a prehistoric woman’s skull in a gravel-bed at Pilt Down Common, Sussex In some Quarters it is even I ndieved that this skull, from certain apelike characteristics, may
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    An Interlude.
    458 3 Iho Captain as engaged in the task of persuading his canary to sing. This ho did i t rubbing a cork against a liottle, and occ isionally interjecting “Swe-e-et! Swe-e--«'t and the other noises produced by sucking the lips together, with which human linings think to encourage birds.
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    The Opium Libel Action.
    936 3 When proceedings were instituted by the Shanghai Opium merchants against the I Editor the “China Republican” we P Newt ventured the opinion that this was a case which ought never to come into Court. The judgment must ta^en confirm this view. The 1 plaintiffs have accomplished
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    Chinese and The Philippines.
    1182 3 TEXT OF THE MEMORIAL TO THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT. On thi Question or Chinese Admission into the Philippines. The humble petitioners, Ssu Kuang-miug and Ssu Cbien, delegates of the Manila Chamber of Commerce to the Provisional Commercial and Industrial Conference at Peking, in the matter of the
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    The Gaiety of Berlin
    693 3 Gay Berlin this holiday season is gayer than ever,” writes F. W. Wile, the Daily Mail'* Berlin correspondent. “That keen specialist iu excitement, the British youth, in his quest for nocturnal novelties, is deserting Montmartre in ever-growing num- bers for the Friedrichstrasse. As for the Berliners
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      36 3 Ticklin* in !k« Tkroat. Kveu the slightest tickling or hoarsen®*# iu the thioat may be the forerunner of a dangerous illness. Stop it at once with Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, hor sa.o i all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      54 3 D:a't Risk PaetmMtia. (let rid of every cold a* quickly at possible. It it the forerunner of all pulmonary trouble, and pneum mia may develop in a few hours Take Chamberla n t Coogb Kernedv. It is a simple thin* to do. ut tbe effect is marvellous. For sale by
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      626 3 The most valuable weapon In the fight against Consumption Pelham House, Pelham Square, Brighton. I have been suffering for several years past from tuberculosis, first of the iungs and subsequently of the larynx, and it is impossible for ine to speak too highly of the extraordinary effect'your preparation has had
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    H.M.S. " NEW ZEALAND.”
    209 4 H.M.S. NEW ZEALAND.” ROYAL INSPECTION. (Reuter.) London, February 6. Hi» Majesty tbe King inspected the battle cruiser H.M.B. New Zealand at Portsmouth. He was accompanied by Mr. Winston Churchill (First Lord of the Admiralty) Mr. L. V. Harcourt (Secretary of State for the Colonies), and Sir W. Ifall Joues (the
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    Bush Fires in Australia.
    67 4 (Renter.) Melbourne, February 5. Bush fires have done great damage in the State of Victoria. Miles of the country are ablaze and numerous houses, together with much livestock and fodder, have been destroyed. The hills present a brilliant spectacle at night, resembling illuminated cities. Splendid rain
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    The Marconi Company.
    67 4 (Reuter.) London, February 6. The Secretary to the Post Office has written to the Marconi Company, in reply to their letter of January 20, to the effect that the delay was regrettable but was due to the contract stipulating that the approval of the House of Commons
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    Suffragette Outrages.
    27 4 Sorter* Seriously Burned. Reuter.) Loudon, February 6. Four sorters were seriously burner! ai Dundee, owmg to some letters addressed t< Mr. Asquith bursting into flame.
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    Another Life of Mr. George.
    45 4 Reuter.) London, February 5. Another compendious “Life” of Mr Lloyd-George hat just been published. The author it Mr. Knocli Edward*, Labour M. P. for Hanley, and he portray* the Chancellor at the hero of a great increment of national revival.
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    Rt. Hon. J. Bryce.
    23 4 (Reuter.) London, February 6. The Rt. Hon. J. Bryce hat been appointed a member of the Hague Arbitration Court
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    The British Army.
    41 4 (Reuter.) London, February 5. It is officially announced that MajorGeneral Sir Charles Frederick Hadden K.C.B, R A., Matter-General of the Ord nance and Member of the Army Counci since 11*07, hat been appointed President o! the Ordnance Board.
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    Austria and Russia.
    15 4 Reuter.) London, February t». The Tear received Col Prince Hohenlohe iu audience.
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    The Atlantic Passage.
    47 4 Fiitiitim Agaiatt Iccktrgt. (Reuter.) London, February 5. It it stated that the Government it negotiating with the Atlantic lines for the joint despatch of a vessel equipped with verv powerful wireltt telegraphic apparatus to locate and report the poeitiou of icel*ergs in the Atlantic.
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    LIBERIA.
    89 4 Christmas Day Seasatios. (Renter.) London, February 6. The arrival of tbe German gunboata Panther and Eber and the cruiser Bremen towards Christmas Day caused much excitement in Liberia, owing to the rumours that Germany intended to annex that country. Subsequently there was considerable friction through Germany demanding tbe dismiqpal
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    Koenigsberg Celebrations.
    71 4 The Kaiser os Conscription. Renter.) London, February 6. The Kaiser and tbe German Crown Prince are attending the celebrations at Koenigsberg commemorating the centenary of tbe war of liberation. The Kaiser, in a speech, eulogised conscription as the foundation of the prosperity of the Empire. If an extension
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    Kaiser’s Son in an Accident.
    52 4 (Reuter.) Budapest, February 5. Tbe express train in which the Kaiser’s son. Prince Eitel Friedrich of Prussia, was returning from Rumania collided with a goods train. Two persons were killed and several injured. The Prince and his suite took a most active part in the
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    Death of a Millionaire.
    32 4 Renter.) London, February 6. The death is announced of Mr. Bradley Martin, the well known American railway magnate and millionaire. He was father-in-law of the Earl of Craven.
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    Health Talks.
    590 4 Nsbvoub Disobdebs: Theib Cause apd Cube. Eight people out of every ten in the tropics have some form of nervous weakness. They may not tealiee it at the moment, but they have it all the same. Sooner or later they suffer from one or other of the innumerable
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      228 4 To-night! To-night!! A Gala Night AT TUI Penang Motion Picture Show, Location Penang Road. If you do not want to miss a good ahow couie to our tent. To-night's specialities: Mother-in-Law The Blue Bird The Sleeping Beauty PROGRAMME. 1 Heritage du rapin 2 Please take one 3 Punch benefactor 4
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      217 4 War! War J J War JJ! An exclusive all American New War Bill for this Happy and Prosperous New Year. One of the most varied characters, embracing drama, comedy, scenic, travel, natural history, and topical subjects comprising over 9,000 scenes. This programme far surpasses any previous programme of similir character.
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      618 4 MUNICIPAL NOTICE The municipal commissioners of George Town, Penang, hereby invite tenders for tbe Formation of new Roadway between Penang Road and Transfer Road. Full particulars can be obtained and plans and specifications inspected at the Municipal Engineer’s Office. Tenders which should be endorsed Formation of Nsw Roadway totweaa Peaaat
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      1044 4 WANTED. Applications are invited for the appointment of •'Superintendent of Stores and Furniture on a commencing salary of JB4OO, with a duty allowance of .£BO per annum. The selected candidate will be required to sign an agreement for 3 years but will be on probation during the first six months
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    30 5 Vessel» hr of» Agent» Due Assay c Singapore dot In n Singapore 1‘. Eilel Friedrich Colombo Delta Colombo i A. B. BM.ACo. AG.ACo. 8th Feb. nth 13tb ‘20th
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    SAILINGS.
    24 5 Vestel* For Agentt Leave* i Assay? {Colombo 0 or hen Colombo F. Eitel Friedrich Singapore Della Singapore A. BMACo.. B. ACo. |A.G.ACo. Feb.
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      322 5 S.N.Gt {AuwtciMl Arrivals and Departures Mail Service Outward. Feb. 20 Delta connecting with Moldavia Mar. 0 India Mongolia Mar. 19 Assaye Macedonia Apr. 5 Deranha Malwa Homeward SPECIAL THROUCH STEAMER. R.M.S. India April 4th. FAKES BY MAIL STEAMERS. Ist class 2nd class T London by Sea $505-72 $377-14 T >
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      1227 5 s H I P P I N G.) BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. Foe Singapore. (Three times a week). I ort Swettenham and Singapore. (Twice a week). V ictoria Point, Mergui, Tavoj, Teh and Moulmein. (Fortnightly). Singapore, China and Japan. (Fortnightly.) Rangoon A Calcutta. (Weekly.) ISegapatam, Madras, Pondicherry, Cuddalore
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    THE STRAITS ECHO.
    97 6 Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT Till CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 226—232 Reach Street, Penang. Pkicb. Daily Local m $24 per annum Outststion... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) «17.50 CABLS ADDRESS ECHO— PENANO Telephone Not. (Echo, 586 Printing Departnent 543 SB. —All botiMM rranmnication*
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    THE LOST LANDS OF ISLAM.
    1346 6 A few years ago the reviews and newspapers were full of accounts of the spread Pan-Ielamiem. The danger to European j) civilization was held to be a very real one. ij was stated and believed that Abdul j) Hamid, firmly seated in Constantinople, held in
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    M. A. P.
    843 6 9 Mr. U. Adair, of Senawang Rubber Eatates Co. Ltd. Negri Sembilan. was a passenger yesterday by tbe aa. Deranha f from Colombo. I e Mr. L. Heitz, of Messrs. Prouat and Heitz, Kuala Lumpur, and Mr. Proust of the same firm arrived here on Wednesday >
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    THE CHINESE NEW YEAR.
    218 6 The prosperity of Penang i, i n rM| proportional to the number of failures during the Chinese New Year. It is during thu period that the Chinese traders make up their books, pay off their liabilities, collect what ia due to them and generally turn over
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    Anglo-Chinese School Union.
    258 6 The members of the Auglo-Chinese School Union, of which the Rev. G. F Pykett is the Life-President, aud Mr. Khaw Joo Chie the Y r iee-Presideut, held their annual aoeial concert yesterday evening in their club bouse in Penang Road which was tastefully decorated. '1 he concert
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    P. V. Annual Camp.
    79 6 The Annual Camp of the Penang Volunteei Corps commenced ou Wednesday evening during Thursday and Friday several drills were gone through. The Inspection of the Corps will take place this evening when there will be a skirmish in the campong* adjoining the Rifle Range. Colonel W.
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    Penang Choral Society.
    287 6 5 tt rehearsals of the Opera Merrie England”, on Monday and Thuri i day nights, the 10th and 13th inst. at 9 r p.m. in the Town Hall. A final performance of the Opera will be given on Saturday February 15, at popular prices. I management of
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      136 6 E. O. Hotel. SPECIAL TIFFIN EVERY WEDNESDAY SATURDAY. Reserve your Seats for the G.O.C.'s ENTERTAINMENT TO-NIGHT. STH FEBRUARY, 1913. AT THE S.U.T. FIRM, NO. 120, PITT STREET. TELEPHONE No. 359. y————————— PERFUMERY A SOAPS W» m m m Extract Otto of Rose. m An exquisite Perfume possessing all the charm
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    SINGAPORE SHARE MARKET
    78 7 i.rho Special.) Singapore, February 7. i s Fraser Co’s report states that the rbmese New Year was practically responsible fur the continued dull market, though f/imlon advices, iofluenied obviously bj the unsettled affairs in the Balkans, have not nmsted to help over this unusually quiet Tin eh
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    Chinese Ambassador To The Hague.
    58 7 (Echo Special.) Singapore, February 7. The new Chinese ambassador to the n gue, Mr. Wei Ghen Tao, is due here .in the Bremen on the 23rd inst. He will first go to Java to study the conditions of Chinese life there and will resume his
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    Aviation in Singapore.
    46 7 (Echo Special.) Singapore, February 7. The money required by the Singapore aviators haviug been guaranteed, M. Pourpe Hies to-morrow at the race course. This morning he was up for 38 minutes during whirl) time he wont to Johore and circled round tho Palace.
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    Straits Chinese as Artists.
    35 7 i.rho Sprciaf.) Singapore, February 7. The Amateur Drawing Association, largely composed of Chinese members, gave its lirst exhibition yesterday. There wore over h hundred exhibits, some of them being really artistic.
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    Rubber Dividends.
    32 7 (i.rho SjHCial.) Kuala Lumpur, February 8. Katauui i>aid a fiual dividend of and Anglo-Malay an interim dividend of 15%. The markets are held up by t.ho war in tlic Balkans.
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    Opium and China.
    147 7 Question in Parliament. (Reuter.) Loudon, February 6. In ths House of Commons, Mr. F. D. Arland, Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, in reply to Sir J. D. Lees, ■aid that the information regarding this season’s opium cultivation was conflicting. Further inquiries were being made through
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    The Coming Budget.
    41 7 If» T»i Not To B« ReiticsA Reuter.') London, February 6. It 1» understood that Mr. Lloyd George a» informed the Liberal memorialists that i* impossible in the coming budget to luce the taxes on tea, sugar and cocoa.
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    The Malayan Dreadnought.
    40 7 (Reuter.) London. February 6. Armstrong! hare been given the contact fur building the Dreadnought presented t>y the Federated Malay SUtes. She will be built at the firm’s new yard near Newcastle will represent the maximum lighting pcwer.
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    AFFAIRS IN CHINA.
    135 7 A HITCH IN THE LOAN. {Reuter.) Peking, February 5. hen the agreement for the loan of -£25.000,000 to China by the six-Power group was in the point of being signed, the Freach Minister at Peking unexpectedly objected unless a Frenchman were appointed as one of the Advisers.
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    Welsh Disestablishment.
    131 7 Report Stage Concluded. (Reuter.) London, February 5. The report, stage of the Welsh Disestablishment Bill has been concluded. The Government had large majorities all the evening. The Bill will be read a third time to-day. Second Reading in tbe Lords. London, February 6. The House of Lords passed
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    The Germany Navy.
    183 7 Mr. Churchill's Estimate Incorrect. (Reuter.) Berlin, February 7 The Budget committee in the Reichstag announced that the uaval estimates amounted to £23,370,000 and described as incorrect Mr. Winston Churchill s comparison of the strengths of the fleet last June, because he added the German ships just laid
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    Imperial Defence.
    160 7 New Zealand's Resdiass» to Contribute. (Reuter.) London, February t.. Mr. Allen, the New Zealand Minister of !>efence who is now in England, was present at a protracted meeting of the Imperial Defence Committee yesterday. Speaking at a Navy League luncheon, Sir Joseph Ward said that the ship (H.
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    THE WAR.
    885 7 ADIIANOPLE AGAIN ASSAILED. Reuter) London, February 5. The bombardment of Adrianople lasted four hours on Monday evening it was suspended for five hours during the night and resumed at four o’clock on Tuesday morning. The Turks replied vigorously but according to telegrams from Sofia the Bulgarians steadily advanced.
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    Scottish Temperance Bill.
    132 7 Suffragists Ejected. (Reuter.) London, February 6. While the House of Commons was discussing the amendments of the House of Lords to the Scottish Temperance Bill a man in the Ftraugers’ Gallery shouted, protesting against the treatment of the Suffragists in prison. He was immediately ejected, vociferating wildly.
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    Parliamentary Adjournment.
    26 7 (Reuter London, February 7. Mr. Lloyd George announced that the House will adjourn on February 14 The new session will begin on March 10.
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    British Trade.
    43 7 January Returns. (Reuter.) London, February 8. The imports and exports of January show increases of .£4,278,511 and .£5,028,887 respectivelv. The chief increases in the imports were £1,745,837 on cotton, and in the exports £1,335,423 ©u cotton goods, and £900,000 on coal.
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    Mr. Alfred Lyttelton.
    18 7 (Reuter.) London, Febiuary 7. Mr. Alfred Lyttelton will start ou Monday for British East Africa.
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    Marconi Company.
    161 7 Tkcir Rsply to Goverr»«at. (Reuter.) London, February 7. The Mai coni Company have informed the Secretary to the Post Office that they have obtained legal opinion to the effect that they are entitled to intimate that unless Mr. Herbert Samuel, the PostmasterGeneral, is able definitely to confirm the
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    SHARES.
    169 7 Yesterday. To-day. Rise or Buyer* Sellers Buyers Seller* Fall. RUBBER. a. 4. s. d. s. d. a. d. Anal” Malay 14 15 Bukit Mertajam. Z 8 3 1 Chersonese 3 8 4 1 Cons Malays 14 114 15— 14 4H 15 3 +Jd Highland. 73 3 75 6 73
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    Outside.
    52 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Page 3.—The Missing Link. An Interlude. The Opium Libel Action. Chinese and The Philippines. The Gaiety of Berlin. 9.—Frenchmen Startled by Army Desertions. Liberal Subscriptions. P. C. C. Tennis Tournament. 10.—Aphorisms By Marcel Prevost. Railway Kates. The Colour of
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    Tin and Rice Quotations.
    48 7 The following business in tin has l ees done to-day:— Singapore Straits Trading C 0.,) buyers, no sellers Tin is quoted in London to-day at JE2*23 cash and JE22I ss. three months’ sight. Rangoon rice is quoted here to-day at 9166 per coy an
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      39 7 Don’t Commit is absurd to allow a coupb to han* on Jl Zr;Z Tiulity .l.«n CtaptarU». l ninuJ« will cure you. uon t Uo£ -W. i*rsi S wiU tana J« v to allow tour throat and SLSt.*SS-.Vii d Dealer*.
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      81 7 Bm t of CoH». Children are much more likely to contract the contagiou* disease* when they hare cold*. Whooping cough, diphtheria, scarlet ferer and.consumption are disease-. that are often contracted when the child h;is a cold That i* why all medical authorities say beware of cold*. For the quick cure
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      243 7 PENANG CRICKET CLUB. The following P.C C. Debentures have been drawn for redemption on the 28th February, 191 if. 34, 72, 11, 78, 120, 43, 36, 13, 83, 37, 69, 70, 90, 71, 60, 176, 160, 136, 200, 56. 13-12-12 878 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. A QUANTITY OF MANURE is available daily
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      358 7 WANTED AT ONCE. If OR AN ESTATE A NATIVE (Tamil) t 1 experienced—must thoroughly understand opening out and estate work. Apply 8-2-13 100 c/o Straits Echo. Notes for Merchants TAKE CARE OF THE CENTS SO THAT THE DOLLARS CAN TAKE CARE OF YOU. You lose money because your system does
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    42 7 Obituary. {Echo S/teciaL') Singapore, February 7. The death has taken place at Ilfracoml>e "f Mr. W. Buchanan Smith, formerly of Singapore, at the age of 76. (Reuter.) Loudon, February 7. The brewer, Mr. Ratcliff, who died intestate, left a fortuue of A‘960,000.
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  • SHIPPING.
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      ARRIVALS.
      167 8 Torilla, Br. 3,889, Swanson, sth Feb., Calcutta, 30th Jan Gen. —A. A. A. A Co. Oerd, Nor. aa 751, Andrea6on, 6th Feb, Bombay, 24th Jan., Gen.—H. Brut. Hakata Maru, Jap. a a 3,870, Nomura, 6th Feb, Japan, 12th Jan, Gen.—P.3. A Co. Cornelia, Br. s.s., 191. Ca«\ 6th Feb,
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      DEPARTURES.
      91 8 FEBRUARY 8 Erinpura, for Rangoon and Calcutta. Circe, for Deli. Mary Austin, for Pang Nga. Tong Hong, for Tongkah, Kopah, Renong, Victoria Point, Mergui and Tavoy. Rotorua, for Tongkah. Assays, for Ceylon, Australasia India, Aden, Mauritius, Egypt and via Brindisi, for Europe etc. Hok Canton, for Teluk Anson. Lama,
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      MAILS CLOSE
      281 8 OB Alor Star (Kedah) —Per Tong Chuan 10th instant, 9 a m. Tongkah—Per Calypso. 11th instant, lpm. Port Swettenham and Singapore—Per Klang, 11th instant, 4-30 p iu. On Were Dais. Taiping, 7-15 a.m., 1 p.m and 4 p.m daily also at 5-30 p.m. on Saturdays Jpob, Batu Gajab,.
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    EXCHANGE.
    125 8 PaifANO, February 8. {By oomrtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/4 4 months* sight Bank 2/4 7 6 3 Credit 2/4 if 3 Documentary.. 2/4f£ Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174« 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Bombay, Demand Bank 174$ Monlmein, Demand Bank 173* 3 davs* «ugh* Prrsif
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    PRODUCE.
    217 8 Gold Leaf $64.60 Black Pepper no stock White Pepper 33} sellers Trang Pepper 23.75 nominal Cloves 39. sellers Mace 120 —sellers Pickings 99 .—buyers Nutmogs 110s. 27sellers No. 1 8.20 sale* Sugar I t. 2 8.10 sales C Basket 5.15 buyers Copra (mixed) 10.6J buyers Takbun 190.— sele.s Gotta
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    MARKET PRICES.
    193 8 Pbxang, February 8 Beef— cts. Soup per catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Moat... 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Thai each 30 Tongue... 55 it Ftodt 15 Heart 30 Liver per catty 55 Pork— Pork pei catty 32 Pig’s Head.- 20 Feat h« h 24
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    SHARES.
    1944 8 al f o Number of .«a, c a Capital. Shares e* Dividends. Name. t V J 1 issued. S Z- j P PQ CB O' 1909 1910j 1911 1912 1913 RUBBER DOLLAR SHARES. p.c. p.e. p.c. 1909 450 OAK) 1 30,00») 1 1 Aver Knning Rubl*er Estate, T«td. 95
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      59 8 The singer sang a sweet, sweet song In a weak old vaice, each note was wrong With rotten old eggs they pelted him Such generosity melted him So he went to his digs at once and got Woods’ Peppermint Cure, to get the topnote. llis voice has returned, so sweet
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      39 8 CL6AN56 YOUR BLOOD with GRIMAULT U C os 5AR5APARILLA 1» S izl r? cThe original tarsapariHa, recommended tor the last 40 years for lymphatic diseases, eruptions, boils, and all disorders of the skin. 6RDIAULT k 1,tm /ivitnst, Pi! RIS
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    Frenchmen Startled by Army Desertions.
    341 9 Ex-War Minister Messimt Sh«ws That thi Total Has Now Reached 90,000 Men. Paris, December 7.—Universal astonishl meat and disgust are felt throughout the country at the announcement in the l Chamber of Deputies this week by M. Messimy, the Minister of War la the Caillaux
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    Liberal Subscriptions.
    190 9 Selling Chinese National Bonds in Java. Messrs. Y. J. Chang, E. S. Ling, the two loan commissioners from China, left Batavia recently for Buitenzorg, the residence of the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies. There they were welcomed by the Chiuese community. A meeting was specially called to
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    Shipping.
    124 9 The ■s. Circe which arrived this morning is discharging 1,913 bales of tobacco alongside the wharf. The s. 8. D antra. brought 19,594 bags of rice, the s. s. Er inpur a 601 bags and the s. s. Taroba 1,036 bags. The s. p. Mithima Maru, the s. s.
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    P.C.C. Tennis Tournament.
    240 9 At the P. C. C. on Thursdav evening, W. Brown beat A. H. Foggie by 6—3, 6—3 in the Single Handicap, D. Class. The following ties have been filed for Monday 10: Championrhip—J R Brown re. H C Sells (4), A G Anthony re. C H Mackay
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    “A Boon to Mothers.”
    364 9 IS WHAT MRS.DE SILVA. OF CEYLON, CALLS DR. WILLIAMS’ PINK PILLS. She States her Reasons. Mrs. Isabela de Silva, a lady residing at Ratmalana, near Mount Lavinia, Ceylon, holds very pronounced views as to the valuo of Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills to her sex. She speaks
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    FIXTURES.
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