Straits Echo, 28 December 1903

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    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOl* 1. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, MONDAY, DECEMBER 28th, 1903. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 174.
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    Domestic Occurrences.
    171 1 Birth». ()s 5th Dec. at Kolie. Japan the wife of O. Olsen, of a (laughter. On 7th Dec. at Shanghai, the wife of D. W. Crawford, of a daughter. On 10th Dec. at Shiiiu:hui. the wife of Dr. Panluu. of a sou. On 11th Dec. at Hongkong, the
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    HIGH WATER.
    41 1 For Week ending Sunday. Jan. 3. 1903. a.m. p.m. .Yioiidav, 28th 9.00 9.25 Tuesday, 29th 9.51 10.17 Wednesday, 530th... 10.41 11.07 Thursday, 531st 11.534 12.00 Friday, 1st 0.2(3 0.51 Saturday, 2nd 1.17 1.43 j Sunday, 3rd 2.08 2.534 j
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    THE MOON.
    23 1 0 Full Moon Jan. 3rd, 12.17 p.m. Last Quarter 9tli, 8.51* p.m. OHewMoew 9.2 p.m. First Quarter... 25tli 8-57 a.m. i
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    FIXTURES.
    18 1 To-day. Town Kami, Ksplautulc, 5-530 p.m. To-morrow. Selangor Races 1st Uav. Town Baud, Golf Clui>, 5-530 p.ui.
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    P & O. SAILINGS.
    38 1 P O. SAILINGS. h Unfvf at Mail Service. OUTWARDS. HoJIKWAKI»». Malta 7 Jan j Simla 9 Jan 1 Extra Service. Outward». Homewards. Palma 29Dec j Manila i Jan Socotra 12 Jan j B&T For particular» See Pago 3.
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Divorce in High Life.
      109 1 Notorious Countess Shakes” Her Second Hubby. 4 j (South China Pout s Service.) Loudon, 11th Dec.—The Counted! Russell, who divorced the Earl of Russell in 1901, and in December, 190lft married a groom, named Brown, whd&i she believed to be the Prince de Md* idena, has
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      More Bounce!
      113 1 Pavloft Tries to Scare Mikado. C Manila Conterica Service.) Tokio, 11th Dec.—Mr. Pavloff, Rilsil siau minister at Tokio, in an audiencfl with the Emperor of Japan, renewed the protest of his government regarding! the opening to commerce of the port of t Yongampho, on the Yalu. Japan has
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      The " Supao" Case.
      117 1 The Supao" Case. Saved from Torture. (Cableneics Special Service.) Peking, 9th Dec. —The Supao editors have been found guilty of sedition against the Chinese Government and they have been sentenced to light punishment. The Supao editors are Chinese who published a jwiper at Shanghai urging reform in China and, it
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      Russian Intrigues in Corea.
      103 1 Tsar’s Legions to Guard Palace of the Feeble Ruler of Great Corea. (Cableneics Special Service.) Tokio, loth Dec. —It is stated here that there has been drawn up between Russia and Corea an agreement by which Russia is to guard the palace of the Emperor of
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      Floundering.
      114 1 Peking Statesmen's Idiotic Scheme. Shanghai Times Service. Peking, 11th Dec.—The Chinese Government has recognised that the Three Eastern provinces are now occupied by Russia, and that it is impossible to restore them to China. The \Vai Wu-pu is therefore now negotiating with the Russian Minister wilh a view of
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      Dowie.
      176 1 Bogus Prophet Pays Creditors of Zion City. Cableueirs Special Service.) Chicago, Doc. Bth—John Alexander 1 it Dowie, self-styled Elijah 11., overseer of' 1 the Christian Catholic Church in Zion ri City, whose invasion of Now Y«»rk with ja host of followers brought about financial disaster, lias made a settlement
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      Panama.
      220 1 »The Threatened Invasion. (Cablenetrs Special Service.) Colon, 9th Dec —lt is rumoured that 3JqOO Colombian soldiers have left I tflrtugenu to invade the Republic of Panama and wrest from the newly-con-stituted government submission to the parent nation from which it seceded several weeks ago. Panama is preparing to defend
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      Colombia’s Threat
      243 1 Results in Landing of American Marines (Cableneics Special Service.) Washington, 11th Dec.—The United States authorities have ordered a thousand Marines to Colon. Colon (Panama) 15th Dec.—A force of United States Marines has been landed on the Panama border in the Gulf of Darien, where it is reported that
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      The Quirinal.
      50 1 Great American Politician has Audience of the Pope. ftl*tin>.TwnYT)r <\ WT! 11a!II .7 I ffftlTr twice the Democratic candidate for President of the United States, had an audience with the Pope today. The audience was arranged through the American Minister here. The Pontiff and Bryan conversed for some
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      Naval News.
      94 1 H M. S. “Libertad < Cableneics Special Service.) London. Bth Dec.— Libertad, the battle- j ship bought by Great Britain along with j Const it uc ion, has made a record speed today of 20.3 knots an hour over a measured course. This magnificent speed has created a
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      Red Cross Society.
      214 1 Founder of the Society in America re-Elected President. (Cableneics Special Service.) Washington, lltli Dec.—Clara Bar-] ton has been re-elected president of the 1 Red Cross Society. Miss Barton's work as leader of the Red Cross Society in America has made her famous. The Society was the outcome
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      United States.
      201 1 Opening of Congress. (Cableneics Special Service.) Washington, Bth Dec. —The opening of the 58th Congress took place to-day at noon in the presence of a large audience in both houses and amid the deepest interest. President Roosevelt’s message was a masterly discussion of current issues, domestic and foreign,
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      Cricket.
      55 5 Singapore v. Selangor. K- Lumpur, 28t1 1 Dec.—lu the clicked. match ;> ayetl here between •Singapore him Selangor, Singapore won bv seven runs within four minutes of the time for drawing stumps Singapore made 147 in the first innings and 8o in the second, Selangor’s score being 115 first
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      Football.
      25 5 Singapore v. Selangor. K. Lumpur. 28th Dec.—Hiigapore was successful in the football match against Selangor, beating the visiting team by two goals to nil.
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      Russia and China.
      239 5 The Situation in Manchuria. t Hrntor's Sorrier.) London, 27th Dec.— Ihe Russian Press is showing alarm at the in creasing numbers and activity of the bands of Huulmses in Manchuria. 1 liese hands are well armed and overrun the country, terrorising and pillaging the inhabitants. 1 he
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      Shocking Accident.
      45 5 Baltimore Express Flies Off Rails. Cars Telescoped Fifty Killed. Rentin'x Srrncr London. 25th De<\ —The e.istbound Baltimore* —Ohio express train, while running at high speed dashed off the line at Oonnelleville, in Pennsylvania. The passenger cars were telescoped and fifty people killed instanter.
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      Panama.
      72 5 Recognised by Great Britain. (Ranter Service.) London, 2(>lli Dec. —Cire.it Britain has recognised the new Republic of Panama. [This should increase the diseomiiture of the Colombian Government which has threaten**! to invade and punish Panama liecause of its revolt against the authority of the bungling Central Government. In consequence
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      Tibet.
      107 5 Suspicious Deputation to Russia. {Ranter's Service.) London, 28th Dec. Ihe St. Petersburg correspondent of the jjnili/ Mail reports that a deputation from the Dalai Lama of libet lias arrived at Irkutsk in Siberia, en route for St- I etersbui g. He probably takes train from Irkutsk to the Russian
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      264 1 Mary Austin, Br. s.s. 180,Conway, 26th Dee., Port Swetteuhaui, 25tb Dec., Den., —Koe Guan Co. Muajm-ylk. Br. s.s. 331, Quine, 27(h Dec., Anson, 2(5 th Dec., Gen., Straits Steamship Co. P. Rkmau, Br. s.s. 297, Neilsen, 27th Dee., Malacca, 2(sth Dec., Gen., —H. L. A Co. Jin Ho, Br.
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      DEPARTURES.
      39 1 28th Deuemlwr. Canton, fur Paugkor and Teluk Aneon. Taw Tony, for Laugkat and Pangkalan B randan. Calypso, for Deli. AHsadony, for Batu Bahra. Mary Austin, for Port Swettenham. Jeluuya, for Kaug«>ou. Purnea, for Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow sind Amoy.
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      IN PORT.
      47 1 P. Kkmau, Br. 8.8. 297, Neilseu, 27th Dee., Malacca, 26th Dec., (leu H. L. Co. Jin Ho, Br. ss. Ill), Hastrup, 27th Dec., Langkat, 26th Dec., Gen., —B. Bros. Haldin. Nor. 8.8. 1,065, Jansen, 26th Dec., Rangoon, 23rd Dec., Gen., —S wee Thong A Co.
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      EXPECTED.
      24 1 I ’eeeeh From Agent» Due Oliiua Siuijapore S.K.&Co. 3rd Jan. Ad. Valeric Trieste 3.K.&C0. 3rd C. A pear Singapore A. A. A.Co. 31st
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      SAILINGS.
      30 1 Ve$»el* For Atjeitf* Leave» Macduff C. Apcar China M. Valerie Beugloe Singapore Calcutta Bombay Japan Singapore S.B.&Co. i 29th Dec. A.A.A.Co. j Iat Jan. S.K.ACo. 4th S.K.ACo. 4th S.B.&Co.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      48 1 For Langkat Per Jin Ho, to-morrow, 1 p.in. Deli Per Vitlar, to-morrow, 2 p.in. Asahan— Per K. Hulewyn, to-morrow 2 p.in. Port Swettenham and Malacca —Pulo Hi man, to-morrow, 3 p.in. Port Swettenham and Singapore—Per Pin Seng, to-morrow, 3 p.in, Rangoon Per Haldis, to-morrow, 5 p.m.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      270 1 y A. E. SKEELS. x^ c LIQUEURS. To-day’s Advertisements. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. I MPORTERS and STORERS of Opium are hereby reminded that wider the provisions of the Opium Ordinance 1894, as amended by Ordinance XIX of 1903, they will be required, commencing from the 1st of January, 1904, to take out.
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      17 1 A. E. SKEELS. i *No. 35. Potui'la, Maioala. <ioz. $ll, bot. sl. K*T Re 2 A 7.
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  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
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      27 1 WEATHER. Thk following report is kiudiv supplied by (lie Signal Director of Fort Cornwallis: The rainfall during the 24 hours euded at H a.111. to-dav wits nil.
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  • Obituary
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    21 1 Death. On 3rd Dec. at Yokohama. Rebecca Cain, widow of the late Captain John Cain, of Liverpool. in her 71st year.
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    War Talk.
    1279 2 Dr. Morrison Urges Japan to Strike Quickly. Famous Coekksfosdknt Pkkdicth Triumph of Japan’s Akms. Thk Chefoo correspondent of the Aaahi has had au interview with the celebrated Time* correspondent at Peking, Dr. Morrison, and following is a translation of his report of the Doctor s utterances:— Although war
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    Russia and China.
    760 2 A Feno-tien despatch says that 501» Russian soldiers entered Ching Chou aud i took possession of that city. The gates are now ail guarded by them. The troops are at present liviug iu the houses of the people, turning out the rightful owners from their homes. Peking,
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      9 2 No. 32. Posada Madeira, drv. doz. $22, lx»t. $2.50
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      421 2 NOTICE. IKWS of Penang, Singapore, Perak, Selangor, ami Sumatra, Photos eulurked, various sizes up to 3 ft., on Bromide paper. \V. JUNES, King Street, Penan* NOTICE, T attention of all in possess! spirituous liquors is invited to Sectk 29 of the Liquors Ordinance 1894. below, whereby an account of duty
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      1334 2 Agents: Posada Wine Company, GOSLING A Co. II SPECIAL REDUCTION ON TOYS, DOLLS, Egyptian Cigarettes of Yafiadis. H1N LEE j| <%. NOTICE. MUNICIPAL. NOTICE. LENDERS are hereby invited for the purchase of sole right, to cut and remove Bakau (Mangrove) and all other trees THE revision of Life Assessment lusts
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      1828 3 BANKS IS. N. Co. x: I'jr/n'rlrtl arrictC ami 1 lairirturrs. Mail Service. Outwards. Jan. 7 rf.H. Malta connecting with».*. Moldavia k.h. Arcadia ».n. Australia Oceana 21 a.». Clitisau do Feb. 4 s.s. Bullaaral do 18 s.s. Coromandel do Homewards Jan. 9 s.s. Simla do 23 a.a. Coronal udef do Feb.
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    The Straits Echo.
    83 4 Jtisfio* mticfitt» c\crylicdy. :»nd justice alone.— Bintravu. Established June Ist, 1903. Pul>li*Jipil daily (except Sunday*.) AT Til K CRITERION PRESS, Ld., No. 220 -232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICK DAILY, IXKJAI, per iuiioiiii. (I'ost Free) -J7 MAll, EDITION (Font Free) 15 CAULK ADDRESS: “E c h o—P eita
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  • Current Topics.
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      Russia’s Dodge
      375 4 If Russia has not during the last few months been doing her best to keep herself nominally in the right bv pro- Yoking Japan to declire wsir, her diplomatic action has been carried on much less astutely than usual. The reassuring statements that have appeared from time to
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      France and Siam.
      1114 4 On the principle that there must be some fire, or at all events a few sparks, where there is smoke, we think the news published in our last issue respecting French aggression af or near I Battauibong, while needing confirmation is nevertheless very noteworthy, for it is
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    Our Mail Budget.
    1934 4 The Fiscalitis Epidemic. Persia’s Future. J. B. CHECKMATES THE BEAR. SOLTYKOFF. UNCLE SAM S SCHEME TO MAKE PHILIPPINES PROSPEROUS. XHiOTIATlOXS AT THU HAtil'K AM» IX TOKIO. N. P’s in Gay Paree. From our own Correspondent.) Fleet Strekt. De«.*. 1st The political and sporting worlds have both l*een
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    The Crisis.
    585 4 Japan Pressing for a Reply from the Drowsy Bear. Ominous Signs on Political Horizon. (Itevtev Servin') London, 24th Dec.—The Standant's correspondent wires from Tokio 1 lint after the last conference between Baron Komura (The Minister for Foreign Affairs) and Baron Rosen (the Russian Minister at Tokio) the Japanese
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    Revolt in Africa.
    24 4 General Hottentot Rising. (Ikrntn 's Service.) London, 28th Dep,—A general insurrection has broken out amongst the Hottentots in German Southwest Africa.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
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      306 4 To-day’s Advertisements. Chas. ROBINSON Turf Commission Agent ATTENDS Selangor Race Meeting. A<ltire**: Fkdkkatkd HoTKJ/. Kuala Lumpur. Telegram*: Sehihtamce," Replica in net l>r jirejutnl. 28-12-08 NOTICE. rjIHE usual monthly salt? of Pawnbrokers 1 Forfeited Pledges for sums exceeding $lO will be held on Monday and Tuesday, the 4th and sth proximo
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      4 4 PAINTS. Mcfllistet; <& Co., Ltd,
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  • The Straits Echo.
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      The Indian Turf.
      968 5 Special Service.) The Viceroy’s Cup. Favourite Wink hy a Neck. The Viceroy's Cue Cup value <£loo presented i»v H. K. tin- Viceroy, and Rs. •J 7.000 from the Fund. The Cup and Rs. O(i,oo0 to tlit* winner, Rs 5,000 to the second aud Its. 2»(HX) to 1
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    Cricket.
    2135 5 Penang vs. Perak (Specialty Reported for the Straitv Echo.) Excellent weather and" a capital attendance of residents and visitors favoured the opening of this much looked forward to fixture, although considerable regret was expressed as to the late arrival of the Peuangites, more especially as the Swettenliam Cricket Trophy
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    Football.
    726 5 Penang vs. Perak Although rain unfortunately stoppled cricket, it was not so with foot 1 Kill, and! at about, ten minutes past live a large and representative audience was present to watch and criticise on one of the most interesting Inter-Set dement “socker’ matches vet played. The odds on
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    PASSENGERS.
    46 5 Inward- Per Kistna,” from Port Swet ten ham, Messrs. Muu, Marsh, Little, W. A. White, D. Lowell, Ifuffendeu, Yeoh Chiug Leong, Mr. and Mrs. Tompson, Mr. and Mrs. Hooa Cheng and Children. Per Puriiea.” from Kangoon. Messrs. Clodd, Chess. Hirst, Pic ken jwe k, Wilson.
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    Pepper.
    144 5 A Deli paper reports that j»epper is going down slowly and steadily in price, buyers now offering f-32. ami sellers, iu face lof poorer demand aud larger crop, seem I more inclined to sell at lower rates than they have lieen holding for. There was a record attendance at
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    EXCHANGE.
    120 5 Penang, 28th Dkckmuer. I lly courtesy of the (Jluirtered Hunk.) London Demand Bank 1/11} 4 months’ sight Bank ...1 DA 3 Credit ...1 /o{s. 3 Documentary ...1/0} Calcutta, Demand Bank Us. 131} 3 days’ sight Private 133 A Bombay, Demand Bank 131} 3 days’sight Private 183$ Madras, Demand Bank
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    PRODUCE.
    175 5 L’m 84.D0 Gold leaf S 84— B. Pepper (W.Coast 31b5.50z.)$ 29.25 noui. White Pepper 8 51. vale* Trang Pepper S 32. sellers Cloves (picked) S 35. now. Mace 8140. —sellers Mace Pickings 120. —sellers Nutmegs 110 s 71. —tellers No. 1 7.50 sellers Sugar 2 5. Basket (Chinese) 4.10
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
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      5 5 REMINGTON TYPEWRITERS. lUcfUister Co., Ltd.
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      163 5 Originating Summons No. 4 of 1894. TO BE OFFERED FOR SALE BY ORDER OF COURT, DATED 15 th JULY, 1895, On Wednesday, the 6th Jan. 1904, at 11 a.m. and on following days if necessary, IN THE Courtyard of Logan's Buildings, BY Messrs. David Brown Co., AUCTIONEERS Tlie following Property
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      1352 6 CHAMPAGNE THE CRITERION PRESS, Jules Mumm Co M Reims. Bluk Skal. EXTRA-DRY.*’ Red Skai.. “CARTE BLANCHE. LIMITED, Printers, Publishers, Lithographers, Bookbinders and Stationers PERRIER JOUET CHAMPAGNES. AGENTS HUTTENBACH BROS. A Co. TAIK HO Co. HORACE S. MARTIN, Mining and Consulting Engineer KITSON LAMPS. Paterson, Simons Co., SOLE AGENTS. «a KINDS
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    P. & O.
    1526 7 P. O. Annual Meeting. A special telegram. «late-.l London 12th Dec.. to thy Ceylon Ob*crc>-r report» that at the annual meeting of the Peninsular and Oriental Company, Sir Thomas Sutherland, referring to the removal of the passenger surtax said he anticipated fuither sacrifice of revenue in this direction. Unless compensated
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    A Story of Singapore.
    724 7 (Especially for the Ladies Many strange things happen in Siugajnire which never become known to the public; and it was *piite by chance that the following remarkable occurrence was brought to light. The heroine is Mrs. Seth Samuel, residing at 94-3 Bukit Tiniah Road but, with
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
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      970 7 Club, Dry Champagne, 1’eriquex. Babies. $44 cose. 4 do*., $11 do*. Sandilands Buttery Co., THE PRYE RIVER DOCK. PKNANIX'mas New Year Presents. 20. Beach Street, PEN A NO. Graham Go., Ld., EMIL ZOB2L, At Messrs. Graham C No. 4, Be ic h Street. *ieS Si .Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE
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      11 7 No. 2. Posada, re<l Port, Alto Douro, doz. $lB, bot. $1.75
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    PENANG TURF CLUB.
    982 8 PROGRAMME PUB JANUARY MEETING, 1904. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 26th January, 1904. 1. The Maiden Plate. Value 8500.—A Race for Maiden Horses. Weight as per scale (lOst) An allowance of 141b*. to all ex-Griffins. Entrance *10. Distance, one mile. 2. First Grikpin Race. Value *400 and *100 to
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      13 8 Sub-Agents: Powula Wine Company, HIN LEE O' Club Dry Chaiupague, <!<*/.. »|t. <W„ p|.
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      182 8 No. 1. Posad», red Port, Corte, do/.. $12. U>t. $1.05 PENG CHENG Co., iC /7, Market Lane, l Penang. U H Merchants and Commission Agents. SOLE IMPORTERS l For the Straits Settlements and the r Federated Malay States n of it THE WELL-KNOWN i “MAH MAY” CIGARS. Boey Ah Fook
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      1304 8 INSURANCES Canton insurance Office, Limited. Capital Subscribed $2,500,000 Amount Paid-up Reserve Fund 500,(100 730,000 Head Office, Hongkong. General Agents, Messrs. Jakuine, Matheson Co. rilH E undersigned having l>eeu appointed JL Agents for the above Company are prepared to accept Marine risks at current rates. A Bonus is annually paid to
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