Straits Echo, 5 October 1908
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Title Section37 1908-10-05 1 Straits Echo 10-PAGE EDITION. DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 6. $24 Per Annum, PENANG, MONDAY, sth OCTOBER, 1908. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 229.37 words
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Advertisement947 1908-10-05 1 GUINNESS’S STOUT. tiang LEE Co. 7^ m C: a sc Wa r* 35 O. G \V A 0 fifiAD ,V‘ SOLE AGENTS. BASS’S ALE. THE (BNK S EASTERN shipping Company, Lid., (ENGINE WORKS.) Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass Iron Founders. Engineering Appliances Fittings in Stock. Works, Weld Quay and Stores Offices 1947 words
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Advertisement22 1908-10-05 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. NOddJN lym 4 sP T X > 9> *7> rOKTO riAWO LEE Sl Oq,, Sato Agents.22 words
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1277 1908-10-05 2 It’s an entirely new sensation. This swift, free elide of an aeroplane is more exhilarating than the fastest horse, it’s the greatest sport in the world.” This enthusiastic testimony is given by Mr. A. M. Herring of New York, one of the1,277 words
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Advertisement45 1908-10-05 2 Blood Poison Prevented. There ia uo danger from blood poison resulting from a wound when Chamberlain’s Pain Halm ia applied. It ia an antiseptic liniment, aud unless the injury ia very severe it will not leave a acar. Ttie George Town I’ibpeusaiy, Wholes tie Agents.45 words
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Advertisement386 1908-10-05 2 Proper Treatment for Dysentery, The great mortality resulting from dysentery is due to a lack of proper treatment. Not one case in a thousand will prove fatal when Chamberlain’s Colic, obolera and Diarrhoea Remedy is given at the first onset of the disease. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents. For386 words
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Advertisement1655 1908-10-05 2 H P. ft m w NOTICE is hereby given that we are the sole proprietors of the above Trade Mark commonly known as the Lion Brand used on the packets or wrappers of Chinese tobaccos manufactured by us. Any person found infringing or imitating the said Trade Mark on the1,655 words
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Article24 1908-10-05 3 1 Vessel» From Agents Due Aasnye C. Apcar Gk Apcar Colombo Singapore Singapore A G-.&Co. A.A.A.&Co A.A.A.&Co i 8th Oct. 8th 29th24 words
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Article17 1908-10-05 3 Vessel» For Agents Leave > Asaaye C.Apear G. Apcar Singapore Calcutta Calcutta A.G.&Co. A.A.A &Co A.A.A.&Co Oct.17 words
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Shipping.
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Article206 1908-10-05 3 Malaya, Ger. s.s., 348, Loewe, 4th Oct., Deli, 3rd Oct., Gen.—B. M. Co. China, Aus. s.s., 3.855, Berojuglian, 4th Oct., Trieste, 27th Aug., Gen. —Auat. Lloyd Agency. Bhadra, Br. s.s., 243, Caret*. 4th Oct., Tavoy, 30th Sept., Rice.—H. L. Co. Machaon, Br. s.s., 4.276, Long, 4th Oct., Liverpool, sth206 words
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Article65 1908-10-05 3 sth Octob**. China, for Singapore, China and Japan. Canton, for Dindings and Teluk Anson. Pntiala, for Singapore. Pegu, forLangsa, T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh and Sabang. Lightning, for Singapore and Hongkong. Un Peng, for Pulau Langkawi, Perlis and Setul. Flying Fish, for Port Weld and Taiping. Japan, for Calcutta. Ho65 words
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Article81 1908-10-05 3 1 Asahan—Per Petrel, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Langkat—Per Jin Ho, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Trang and Pang Nga—Per Deli, tomorrow, 1 p.m. Tongkab, Kopab, Renong, Victoria Point, Mergui and Tavoy—Per Bhadra, to-morrow, 3 p-m-Port Swettenbam and Singapore—Per Pin Seng, to-morrow, 3 p.m. TeJuk Anson—Per Hye Leong, to-morrow, 3 p.m.81 words
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Article328 1908-10-05 3 Per P. and O- s.s. China, connecting with the Assaye, at Colombo due at Penang on 8th Oct.: To Penang (from London Sept., 11) Mrs. G. Hart, Mr. W. H. Mackenzie; (from Marseilles Sept., 18) Hon. A. R. Adams, Mr W. B. Cromar. To Singapore (from328 words
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Article35 1908-10-05 3 P. O. SAILINGS. Nail Service. Outwards. Homewards. Assaye 8 Oct. I Devanha 10 Oct. Delhi 22 j Delta 24 Extra Service. Outwards. Homewards. Somali 13 Oct, I Nore 16 Oct. Palermo 27 Sumatra 13 Noe.35 words
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Advertisement874 1908-10-05 3 (SHIPPIN G.) pjfl,Steam Navigation Coy. \rrivals and Departures. txF (H Mail Service. Outward. g Ateaye connecting with CTuna ‘t* Delhi do Homeward. Moldavia Connecting Date. Steamer. w j t h g g Due London. Oct. I Not. Dec. Jan. Feb. 10 Devanha 24 Delta 7 Assaye 2l Delhi 5 Oreana874 words
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Advertisement480 1908-10-05 3 HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. FREIGHT SERVICE. Next Sailings for Singapore, China and Japan. s.8. Senegambia 5th October 1908. Next Sailings Homeward. VIA COLOMBO. 8.8. Brasilia, for Havre and Hamburg 15th October, 1908. Taking cargo at through Rates to Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Copenhagen Lisbon, Oporto, London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Marseilles, Trieste, Genoa, Ports in480 words
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Article, Illustration95 1908-10-05 4 •Insure eattaSee everybody and twice alone It-n/rwn. PnblUhM dally (exoepr Mandayt.l IT THI CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street. Peuang. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL *2» per Annan OUTBTATIONS I'ostace Extra MAIL BDITION (Post Free) $l5 OABI.K AI)I»RKS3 Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343 iX.M.—AII bmdneee rommanicarionH abonld be arid95 words
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Article569 1908-10-05 4 One ’of the papers laid on the table at the meeting of the Legislative Council last Friday was the report of the Government expert, Mr. A. Denison, M.i.c.K., on the Penang Hills Railway. Mr. Denison, in his report, states that the line of the railway was569 words
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Article324 1908-10-05 4 Yesterday witnessed the obsequies of the late Mr. Wooi Yang Beng, whose decease was chronicled in these columns a few days ago. The ceremony throughout was remarkable for a display of magnificence which is not often excelled on similar occasions. At a very early324 words
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Article187 1908-10-05 4 An Interesting: Type. Trelawney, the descendant ot some pigmy race as yet unknown ami au account of whose discovery was given in last Mondav’s Echo, arrived here yesterday from Rangooo on his wav to Singapore and London, and will be on exhibition at the E. and O187 words
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Article43 1908-10-05 4 The Royal Mail steamer Assays, bavins Dft Colombo at 7 p.m. on Saturday last, is expected to arrive here at 6 a m. on Thursday uext, and will leave for Singapore and China at 9 a m the same day.43 words
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Article272 1908-10-05 4 Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to day at $67-45, buyers no sellers at Singapore (refined) at $67-75, buyers no sellers and in L 'ndon at .£134 ss. cash and .£135 15s-three months’sight. Opium is quoted to-dav at $BBO and Rangoon rice at $166 pr coyan.272 words
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Article1128 1908-10-05 4 IN CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION. r Our readers will remember that some time ago we published the particulars of the appeal preferred by Mr. Lam HorWeng against the findings and sentences recorded by Mr. Wolferstan, D. J., who convicted him of cheating aud sentenced him to undergo two 01,128 words
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Article1185 1908-10-05 4 ORDINARY MEETING, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2. Present His Excellency the Governor Sir John Anderson, k.c.m.g. His Excellency Major-Gen. T. Perrott, c. 8., O.C.T. Hon. Capt. Young (Col. Secretary). Hon. W. G- Maxwell (Act. Attorney-General). Hon. A. Murray (Col. Engineer!. Hon. John Anderson. Hon. Dr. D. J. Galloway. Hon. T.1,185 words
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Article772 1908-10-05 4 The total amount of expenditure on s special services under public works was $890,870, but $335,810 of that would ton-ist of a revote. On the whole of the figures the balance at the end of the present year would be more than J it was estimated to he, though772 words
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PUBLIC OPINION.
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251 1908-10-05 4 THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT AND RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE Dear Si?,^ A circular has been issued officially i various heads of Departments to the that henceforth all Mabomedan of the Government Service should be yee ted on Fridays to attend the prayers between the hours of 12 2 p.m. The news was received251 words
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Article458 1908-10-05 4 t The Government Gazette ot October 2 conr tains the following items of information j Wong Ah Fook, having taken the oath of j allegiance, has been naturalized a British subject. His Excellency the Governor has lieen j pleased to make the following appointments in the Civil458 words
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Article48 1908-10-05 4 September Outputs. The following tin-mine outputs for tbo month of September are reported L ihat Mines, Ltd. ...Pci*. 1.027 clean dressed ore. valued at $40,614. Gopeng Tin Mining Co., Ltd. New Gopeng, Ltd. 224 Tekka. Ltd 800 Rambutan, Ltd. 227 Kinta Tin Mines, Ltd.48 words
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TELEGRAMS.
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Article149 1908-10-05 5 I [Echo Special.) I Malay Runs Amok. I Sinirapore, sth October.—A TringI Malay ran amok at Thomson I Singapore, on Saturday and killed I women. lie wounded one seriously I i kris. He was chased by the Police I *Y falling into a well, was drowned. I an jt149 words
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Article188 1908-10-05 5 (Supplied by lleuter.) No Sign of Yielding. LondoD, 4th October.—lt seems to be generally accepted that the Bulgarian rail«T question will be peacefully settled, but •here is no sign of Bulgaria yielding. It is pointed out in various quarters that Bulgaria’s position renders any active coercion most difficult. Great188 words
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Article20 1908-10-05 5 (Sufiplied by Reuter.) New Filiform. Undou, 4th October.—Tbe German Army ibeng gradually re-uniformed, everything bngLt being eliminated.20 words
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Article62 1908-10-05 5 {Supplied by Reuter r 1* V. Hurcourt Condemns Scaremongers. London, drd October.— Mr. Lewis Vernon "nt, First Commissioner of Works, liossendale, said: We are de‘Ded to maintain security against in(,lo.nHie necessary fuod« could be pro- methods of souud finance without He condemned the scaremongers of ellow Press as62 words
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Article38 1908-10-05 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) I ill Proved. I ate sf ,D ii Dctober.—The will of the ■l. nr Dr y Campbell Bannerman has I *twj? at ”£<>o,ooo, exclusive of his 118,1 >n Scotland.38 words
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Article53 1908-10-05 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Ke avy Loss of Life. sth October—Over 50,000 r ?P° rt,e d from Hyderabad, and ro, 18 estimated at jC13.000.000ruin K j'. Neuter wired :—UnpreceN llvdcruKi lMlK < ro us floods are reported a Deccan. Immense litw. w u n and it is estimated that 8853 words
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Article38 1908-10-05 5 The Gladiator.” Applied by Reuter.) w,i la t4> Plymouth. obe r Th <ll°dialor hag i* **ymouth. She made blo, ln P r 0f?re88 U P the Solent, the c j^ r H y rei >s and their crews38 words
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Article1018 1908-10-05 5 List of Entries for Autumn Meeting. the entries for the Autumn Race Meeting in connection with the Singapore Sporting Club, closed at noon on Saturday. They are as follows J First Day. Tuesday, October 13. 1—The Maiden Plate. Value $600, aud $50 to the Second Horse, A Race1,018 words
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Article687 1908-10-05 5 A Lecture ou Hinduism.” Swami Daya Ram, whose arrival in Penang has been reported in the Echo, has already beguu bis series of lectures on Hinduism and related subjects. His first lecture, on Hinduism,” took place ou Saturday last at No. 8, Penang Street. The687 words
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1504 1908-10-05 5 Report on the Company’s Property. vVe have received from Capt. E. T- Miles, General Manager of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Co., for publication, the following report ou the Company’s property by Mr. E. Byron Moore- Mr. Moore is a mining engineer of repute1,504 words
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Article158 1908-10-05 5 Arrived. Per s.s. Lindula, 4th Oct., from Rangoon Mrs. James and infant, Mr. and Mrs. Neville, Mr. and Mrs. Ah Chew, Mr. H. Blackoiore, Mr. H. E. G. Solbe and Mr. G. Mena8che. Per s.s. Perak, 5th Oct., from Singapore Mr. Cbiah Tiaug Huat, Mr. Joseph, Miss Hoseley. From158 words
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Article35 1908-10-05 5 To-day 11th Dav of 9th Moon. Ladies’ Rifle Club Practice, 4 30 p.m. P. C- C Annual General Meeting. To-morrow. 12th Day of 9th Moon. League Football Govt. Service vs. A. C. S., Esplanade.35 words
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Article16 1908-10-05 5 English Assay e) ...8ili Oct. China (Devanha) ..10th China Liitzow ...13th German Kleist ...15tb16 words
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Advertisement52 1908-10-05 5 THE EASTERN SMELTING CO., LTD. NOTICE. fTIHE FIRST ORDINARY GENERAL A MEETING of the above Company will be held at the Registered Office, F. M. S. Railway Buildings, China Street Ghaut, Penang, on Thursday, the 15th of October, 1908, at 3 p.mBy Order of the Board, J.T. DONALD, i 5-10*0852 words
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Advertisement550 1908-10-05 5 THE EASTERN SMELTING CO..JLTD, NOTICE. "TVTOTICE is hereby given that the books -hi for registration of transfers of shares in the above Company, will be closed from the 8th until the 15th October, 1908. By Order of the Board, J. T. DONALD, 5-10*08 565 Secretary. B. I. S. N. CO.,550 words
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Article1052 1908-10-05 6 Gambling in Lives of Men. It is unfortunate that the only two sea* writers we have got—it would be better to mention no names—did not, when learning their rare and difficult subject, think of rounding off their education with a spell in the office of a ship broker1,052 words
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Article746 1908-10-05 6 “What part of speech is woman,’ pa?” Woman isn’t a part of speech, my son. She’s the whole speech.” Only fools are certain, Tommy; wise men hesitate.” Are you sure, uncle?” Yes, my boy; certain of it.” Young Mother—“ The doctor thinks the baby looks like me.”746 words
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Article119 1908-10-05 6 Pmna.ho, sth Octobe*. {By courtesy of the Chartered. Rank.) London Demand Rank ~.2/3|| 4 months’ 9ight Ban* ...2/4 t *j 3 Credit --2/4$ 3 Documentary ...2/4-^g Calcutta, Deuiind Bank Rs. 174$ 8 days' sigut Private 176 Bombay, Demand Bank 174 f Mouimein, Demand Bank 173$ 3 days’ sight Private119 words
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Article179 1908-10-05 6 Gold leaf $65.20 B.Pepper( W.Coast Slbs.ao*.) no stock White Pepper $l5. —sellers Trang Pepper 10. —nominal Cloves (picked) out of season Mace 70. —nominal Mace Pickup 60. —nom Nutmegs 110 s 19. —sales i No. 1 6.65 sale* Sugar < 2 no stock (Baske* 3.32$ sales I'apioca Fiour 1.50179 words
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Article194 1908-10-05 6 Pbwang, sth October, 1908. B*sr— cts. Soup per catty 14 Ltoasl 26 Steaks 26 Stew or Curry Meal 18 Rump Steak 26 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 60 Feet M 15 Heart 30 Liver per catty 30 Pork— Fork per catty 34 Pig’s Head tt 20 Feet 26194 words
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Article1084 1908-10-05 6 a I j I I 3 Number of i 75 j£a I gl %1 oap,tai Sbar s t> j Last dividend. Name. 1 -2* ~*s issued. 1 s I v I 2 a. CC Si f i o. UW S IS 10 |J® M^toj-r-dhg:3l/3/08 BjktTto MinhJfSflrt. J 6.7 j1,084 words
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Advertisement40 1908-10-05 6 Dr. Boss of Strassburg introduced Gonosan in the treatment of the most painful of diseases to which mankind is liable. It is better, safer and more effective than other preparations of Copaiba. Cubebß or plain Sandal wc o 1 oil.40 words
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Advertisement127 1908-10-05 6 MACK AY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY. KARTELL'S BRANDY. Cleslers’ Champa&ne. Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co.. AGENTS FOR PENA NO A P. M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Go.” GIN IN RED CASES. Sandilands, Buttery Co BORDEN’S PEERLESS BUD EVAPORATED UREAM A.baoluts Purity Guaranteed, AGENTS: SANDILANDS, BDTTERY 4127 words
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Article404 1908-10-05 7 The Fleet of Dreadnoughts.' Progress of the New Ships. When the battleship Collingtvood was laid down at Devonport on February 3 it was understood that she would be launched in September; but it has now been decided that she is not to leave the slip until November. Splendid progress has404 words
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Article410 1908-10-05 7 The opium question grows in interest as the day approaches for the international conference on the subject which will be opened at Shanghai on January 1, 1909. Delegate! are already appointed from all the countries interested. The question concerns the United States in the Philippine Islands, and410 words
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Advertisement1502 1908-10-05 7 BAXTER Co s 0T NAVY CANVAS. tnILANP^ BtJTTERY Co SON'S gLL .KNOWN EXTRA CANVAS) No. 0. jjBDIUNDS. BUTTERY Co, iiie Bros.’ Inland cement, «LiON BRAND.” [indilands, Buttery Co., agents. ptIMANG F. M. 3. INSURANCES. General Accidenl Fire and Life Assurance Corporation, Ltd. WE have been appointed Agents for the above1,502 words
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Advertisement108 1908-10-05 7 From Canada. Mothers have the same terror of croup in all countries, but Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy leads in popularity for a prompt cure of this dreaded disease. Mrs. Thos. Matthew of Caledon, East Ontario, says: I have used Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy several times, and I try to keep it in108 words
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Advertisement1081 1908-10-05 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Cu. t Pha, U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. XBBIDIKS AT /Vo. 21a, Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel, 6 mtha. TEA TEA SOLE AGENTS FOR PENANG. PATERSON, SIMONS Co., Ltd. WOH6 KIM MUN, No. 77a, Bishop Street,1,081 words
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Article1910 1908-10-05 9 I BIRTHDAY SPEECH. 1 Vear's Progress in Siam. fifth anniversary of the birthday The f Siam fell on the 21st ult. In 1 Congratulatory addresses of the *pl ft l Officials on the auspicious occafr>® D Phulalongkorn. speaking in < U K,D *id--. of being able1,910 words
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Article929 1908-10-05 9 A French Writer’s Account King Edward is not only a great traveller, he is a sovereign conspicuous for his habits of order, method, and exactitude, aud before he leaves England for a diplomatic visit or a holiday, an immense amount of planning and arrangement has been929 words
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Article1096 1908-10-05 9 The Bishops at Lambeth have settled, by one of the narrowest of majorities, that when two married persons are divorced by tbe Courts neither is entitled to claim the services of the clergy in blessing a future marriage while the divorced partner is alive. The particular point1,096 words
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Article691 1908-10-05 9 Revolutionary and Superstitious. The New China is honeycombed with secret societies; and those who dare not speak of reform openly, or oppose directly the bad government of the mandarins, do so in the lodge or gathering place of their clubs, and devise measures behind locked doors691 words
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Article196 1908-10-05 9 34 Millions Sterling in 22 Years. The balance-sheet of Messrs. Guinness and Co., the famous Dublin brewers, just issued, showing the highest profits and the highest dividend—27 per cent. —in the history of the comp*.ny, draws attention to the remarkable sums made during its twen-ty-two years’ life196 words
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Article767 1908-10-05 9 Their Use in the Animal Kingdom. Why is a tail Man is wont to ridicule the caudal appendage and minimise its uses, probably because he shed his away back in the pithecoid stage. The end of things seems to him futile and undignified. Yet the tail767 words
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Article193 1908-10-05 9 Before the serious work of the Presidential campaign has fairly started, says a New York dispatch, Mr. Bryan, the Democratic candidate, is going to receive a mule as a mascot. It must be remembered that donkey is a synonym for the Democratic party, while the Republicans are193 words
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Advertisement84 1908-10-05 9 Rheumatism. So little confidence has the average man in the various cures for rheumatism that he often suffers for years without making any effort to find relief. He then finds that is has become chronic. This is a mistake, as the pain can always be relieved, and in most cases84 words
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Advertisement54 1908-10-05 9 No Danger. Don’t be afraid to give Chamberlain’s Cough remedy to your children. It is intended especially for coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough, and it is the best mediicine made for these diseases. What makes it safe is that it contains no opium. Children like it. The George Town54 words
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Advertisement43 1908-10-05 9 According to all accounts we have the assurance that Gonosan is one of the most valuable discoveries of modern pharmacology and is far ahead of all preparations of Copaiba, Cubebs, etc. It is the safest and most successful. At all Chemists and Dealers.43 words
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1023 1908-10-05 10 Tuesday, the 19th, Thursday, the 21st, and Saturday, the 23rd January, 1909, PROPOSED PROGRAMME To be submitted to a Special General Meeting to be held on Friday, 30th October, 1908. NOTICE—No amendments to this Programme will be considered unless due notice is given in1,023 words
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Advertisement235 1908-10-05 10 JOHN POT, MINER A ROMANCE OF MODERN MALAYA. > BY 5 OLIVER ASHWELL, AUTHOR OF Tale» of the Fen," Chronicle» Cj the Carburettor Club," In Peril in Penang," etc. PRICE 60 CENTS. MAT BE HAD AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltl., 226,-232 Heach Street, Penang. FOR BA IiE. The Early History235 words
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Advertisement308 1908-10-05 10 Entries Close at 5 p. m. on Thursday, 7th January (except for Race 3, Second Day, and Race S, Third Day, which close as stated). Handicaps for First Day will be published on or before Mon* day, 11th January, 1909. A penalty of 7 lb. is incurred in a handicap308 words
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Advertisement191 1908-10-05 10 JUST received JOIAHN FABER'S SIATIOrai, Paper Fasteners s- 15 cents per box. New Flat Reversible Pocket Pencils Nickle-plated Pocket Pencils, Automatic Pocket Pencils yJOMAkW FABER 10 to 15 cents each. 30 cents each. 30 cents each. Blue Pencils, 60 cents per dozen. watv emaas Drawing Pencils, BB B, 80 cents191 words
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