Straits Echo, 20 January 1904

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    Masthead
    35 1 Straits Echo daily chronicle of events, circulating throughout the straits, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES, ani* the far east generally VOL. 2. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20th, 1904. Single Copy, 10 cents. No# 16.
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    HIGH WATER.
    37 1 For Week ending Wednesday, Jau. 27. 1904. P.M. Thursday, 21st 3.51 jFridav, 22nd 4.41 507 S:iturdav,23rd 5.34 600 Sunday, 24th 6.26 3 51 Monday, 2oth 717 Tuesday, 26th 8.08 3.3 j. Wednesday, 27th... £».00 905
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    THE MOON.
    25 1 hu-st Quarter... Jan. 25th, 8-57 a m. OJiill Moon Fkh. Ist, 11.7 p.m. Quarter Bth, 9.48 a.m. U New Moon 13th. 4.26 p.m.
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    FIXTURES.
    29 1 To-dat. lowu Baud, Esplanade, 5-30 }>.m. To-mokrow. Auction S*»le Horses etc.. Church Street Ghaut. 3 p.m, Town Band, Golf Club, 5-30 p.m. Committee Meeting. Engineers Institute, 6 p.m.
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    P & O. SAILINGS.
    43 1 P O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Outwakus. Homewards. Chusan 22 Jan Coromandel 23 Jan Ballaarat 4 Feb Bengal 0 Feb Extra Service. Outwards. Hom k wards. Borneo 24th Jan Japan JO Jan Jaca 9th Feb Palermo 14 Feb B-sT For particulars See Page 8.
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Aden.
      36 1 Reinforcements being hurried to the Fortress. (Rangoon Gazette tie re ire.) Calcutta, 12th Jan.—A wing l of the 94th Russell's Infantry is under order to proceed to Aden in the R. I. M. S. Hardinge
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      The "Comps” Strike.
      51 1 The Comps” Strike. fRangoon Gazette Service.) Madras, 12tli Jan.—The strike at i lie Madras Government Press still continues, hut work is l>ein<; carried on bv a number of convicts from the Penitentiary Press under Police escort each day. lhis will continue till other printers can be discovered to replace the
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      The Sad Fatality at Calcutta.
      63 1 The Death of the Master of Dovetou College. (Rangoon Gazette Service.) Calcutta, 13tli Jan.—At the inquest on the late Mr. S. G. Edwards, Master; of the Doveton College, who] died from strychnine poison on the 2nd January,! the jury returned a verdict of Death due
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      Polo.
      74 1 A Win for the C>in-C’s Team. (Rangoon Gazette Service,) Calcutta, 13th Jan.— r llie polo ties yesterday ended in the Coin 111 a nder-in-Oliief’s team beating Calcutta (No. 2 team) by seven goals and three subsidiaries to nil. Captain Fisher, Royal Fusiliers, replaced Cartwright who was unable to play,
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      Fight with Dacoits.
      97 1 Captain Wyllie Killed I (Rangoon Gazette Service.) Lashio, 12th Jan.—ln the Mongsi circle, North Hsenwi State, in an attack lat dawn on the 7th instant by a party! lof 15 Military Police under Captain F. A. Wyllie, Assistant Commandant.! accompanied by the Superintendent and j Assistant Political
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      Indian Railways.
      153 1 Scanty Rolling Stock. (Rangoon Gazette Service.) Calcutta, 12th Jan.—The Bengal I Chamber of Commerce have again addressed the Government of India on the subject of the further increase of the rolling stock on the Indian railways. 1 hey allude to Mr. Thom is Robertson’s recent report, and state
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      Vaccination.
      211 1 (Rangoon Gazette, Service.) M viras, I2th Jan.—The Government of Madras lias under consideration an elaborate scheme for improving the vaccination department of the Presi- jdency. The Government is of opinion that increase of pay alone will not be sufficient to remedy the defects that have been found in the
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      The Somali War.
      237 1 The Big Fight at Jidbaili. List of Killed and Wounded. (Rangoon Gazette Set rice.) Calcutta, 12th Jan.—The Gener.il Officer Commanding Somaliland reports that he advanced on the 10th instant I towards Jidbaili with the Ist :md 2nd Brigades and 1,000 Irregulars. Jidbaili j was held by some
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    Red Sea Lights.
    121 1 The Merchant Service Guild have received a reply from tlie Marquess of Lansdowne to their further representations on the subject of the new lights in the Sea. The Guild I are now officially informed that “His Majesty’s Ambassador at Constantinople reports that an Irade authorising the lighting
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    Germany.
    766 1 The Emperor on Waterloo. Hamburg, 22nd Dec.—Christinas is near at hand, and its influence is visible in all directions. The Imperial Parliament has finished its first session lather quickly. Some six sittings were found sufficient to do the necessary work, and the representatives of the German population have already
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      59 1 Jin Ho, Hr. s.s. Ilo,Jlai4fcip. Igth Jan., Langkat, 18th JanpHlh.,— B. Bros Glknoolk, Hr, s.s. 2,399, Twyman, 20tli Jan Rangoon, 17th Jan., Gen., and Rice.— Hock Moh Co. Benoloe, Hr. s.s. 1,932, Potter, 20th Jau., London, 7th Dec., Gen.,—S. H. Jt Co. Carlyle, Hr. s.s. 331, Quine, 20th Jan.,*
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      DEPARTURES.
      26 1 20th January. Avnyyee, for Teluk Anson. yfanj Austin, for Port Swettenham. Beugloe, for Singapore, China and Japan. Babel sberg, for Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow, and Amoy.
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      IN PORT.
      31 1 Jin Ho. Hr. s.s. 110, Hastrup, 19th Jan., Langkat, 18th Jan., Gen., —B. Bros. Carlyle, Br. s.s. 331, Quine, 20th Jan., Port Swettenham, 18th Jan.,Tin O»S traits Steamship Co.
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      EXPECTED.
      40 1 Vessels From r Aijentg l*, ie A. A pear iSin^apore A.A.A.Co. 22nd.Jan Ischia ISint'apore B.M.&Co. 25th Andalusia 'Suez do. 26th )1# Bayern Sin^ajxm* do. 27th Seydlitz Colombo do. 28th Baml>erg Suez do. 28th C. A pear Calcutta A.A.A.Co. 2yth
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      SAILINGS.
      43 1 Veuxe/x For Atjentn LctMMX A. A pear .Calcutta A. A. A.Co. 2 3rd-dun. Iscliia .Bombay B.M.&Co. 25th Andalusia iSingapore do. 26th Bayern jColombo do. 27th Soydlitz (Sintjapore do. 28tli Bamterg Singapore do. 28 th C. A pear .Singapore A. A. A.Co. 30th
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      MAILS CLOSE
      47 1 Foit:— Deli—-Per V idar, to-morrow, 10 a.m. Langkat P <>r Ho, to-morrow, ,p.m. 1 angkor and leluk Anson Per Cantr>n, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Singapore Per Glenoifle, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Mouliueiu Per Peutakota, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Port Swettenham and Malacca aPer Langkat, 22ml iustani, 2 p.m.
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      PASSENGERS.
      14 1 Inward—Per Jin Ho,” from Langkat, Messrs. Chew Beow Tee and Chew Beow Leng.
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      349 1 A. E. SKEĔLS. liqtjstjrs. To-day’s Advertisements. WANTED. 4 CHINESE CLERK with good handwriting. School boy preferred. Apply to “T. C.,” 20-1-04 2 wks. c'o Straita Echo. 54 NOTICE. F. Directors of the Tronoh Mines. Ltd., -L have decided to issue 4,950 shares, being the balance of the authorised Capital of
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      158 1 A. E. SKEELS. V f "WHISKIES NOTICE r K hereby give notice that the sleeping y Partners of the firm Commanditaire V ennootschap Martyn Co. liave been Ismght out and that from this date we shall carry on our business under the style .and firm of Martyn Co.” H. J.
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      27 1 WEATHER. h.« following report is kindly supplied bv llm Signal Director of Fort Cornwallis:— The rainfall during the 24 hours ended at 9 a.m. to-dav was nil.
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    Turf Scandal.
    1285 2 Three Jocks and a Bookie Ruled Off They “Fixed” the Races. One of the biggest frauds known to the Western turf since the notorious Little Pete swindles at the old Bay District track has been laid bare by the California Jockey Club. Asa result, bookmaker James Davis, and
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    If Russia Fights Japan.
    631 2 A Hint from the Recent War. If Russia fights Japan, as at present seems extremely likely, both sides should profit by the object-lessons taught during the Anglo-Boer War. A valuable hint, for instance, was recently given by Nicholas Potgieter, a Transvaal burger, who served through the
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      17 2 For Sale For Sale!! Large Stock of Paper of Every description and Colour* Apply Criterion Press Ld.
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      1521 2 perrier jouet champ agnes. Kinta Tin Mines, Ltd. AGENTS HUTTENBACH BROS. Co. KITSON LAMPS. The Finest Light iu Existence. Apply to HUTTENBACH BROS. Co. Sole Aqents. DIVIDEND No. 3. 4 DIVIDEND of 6 d. pet share has l>ecn declared jtayable in London on Deccmher the 21st. and will be paid
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      1665 3 ,r CZi '8 Horddeutseher Lloyd, Bremen. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd. IMPERIALGERMAN MAIL j Koninkl/jke Paketvaart Maatschappij, Negapatam Lines Steamers. of Expected arrival mut Departures. Mail Service. Outwards. Jan. 21 8.8. Chman Feb 4«« coun tin g with 8.g. Arcadia *eb. 4».b Ballaarat ,l Q 8 8 Coromandel do
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    Justice satisfies everybody, and justice alone.-Emerson.
    79 4 Justice satisfies everybody, and justice alone. -Emerson. Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.) at tiik CRITERION PRESS, Ld„ No. ‘226-232, Beach Street. Penan*;. PRICE DAILY. I .OCA I. 521 .y per annum. (Post Free) 27 MAIL EDITION (Poet Free) 15 CABI.K ADDRESS: E c h o—P enang.” Telephone
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    The Crisis.
    1313 4 Ominous Signs of the Times. One of the most ominous signs of the times was mentioned in our issue of yesterday. It had reference to the dilemma in which the Tsar finds hitnj self as the result of the intrigues and the actions of the War Party, the
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    Tin Mines Flooded.
    188 4 We hear that fourteen large tin mines in Kuala Kubu and Salak have been flooded :by the recent heavy rains. It is believed' that€he output of tin next mouth will lie small. A large number of small miners an* similarly affected. The marriage of Prince Alexander of
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  • Current Topics.
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      Crime in Kinta
      113 4 We are glad to hear that Capt. Talbot, the Chief Commissioner of Police, F. M.S., was due at Ipoh to-day, on a mission in connection with a special report he has been directed to draw up for augmenting the Police in Kinta. Mr. Douglas, the Deputy Commissioner
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      The Navy League
      240 4 In another column we pub-, lish a very interesting letter from Dr. R. M. Connolly, of Ipoh, the Hon. Secretary of the Perak branch of the Navy League. It contains several very iuter-i esting statements of fact, and coming, us it does, at a very critical time,
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    The Straits Turf.
    571 4 Straits Racing in 1903. The S. R. A. Calendar for last year —now l>eing printed by Messrs. Fraser and Neave, for the publisher, Mr. G. P. Owen, Secretary of the Association —is a very neat ami compact diagnosis of tlie year's racing, and some of its statistics
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    Our Birthday Column.
    878 4 20th January. Mr. D. Beatty, S. S. Civil Service. JIb. David Reatt.v, the Botnet Officer of Christinas Island. was horn m 187*5. Appointed to a Cadetship oi the Colony by the Ut. lion Joseph Chamberlain, Mr Beatty reported Ins arrival m Singapore on 19th Decern t«*r, 189S,
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    The Navy League.
    920 4 Perak Branch. To The Editor or the Strait# Kciro. Sir, I have to request that you will allow me space to inform your readers that a Branch of the Navy League has been successfully formed in Perak, membership of which must pot however lie considered as exclusively
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    CHECK!
    112 5 JAPAN: It’s up to you move; I called ‘check’ long ago. I Reuters Service.) Jan.—The Tintes understands that the Japanese Note P int.niates mr ,s the last communication Japan will address to vrssia, and announces that Japan will only wait a reasonable time before taking steps necessary to safeguard
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    AM I TSAR?
    679 5 Emperor of Russia Speaks out to his Councillors. Asks “Am I Emperor of Russia or not?” Sends Imperative Orders Alexiefe to Go Slow. (Rangoon Gazette Service.) Allahabad, 12th Jan.—A special cable from the Pioneer's correspondent, dated London 11th January, says that a Morning Post telegram from St.
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    Naval.
    23 5 (Reuter Service.) London, 20th Jan.—The Japanese cruisers Kufmga and Xishim i have passed Perim bound for the i Far East via Colombo.
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    Cricket.
    20 5 Renter’s Service.) London, 20th Jan. —Australia won the third test match, at Adelaide, making 216 in theii second innings.
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    Fiscalitis.
    30 5 Renter s Service.) London, 20tli Jan. —Mr. Chamberlain received a great ovation at the Guidhnll yesterday- The building was crammed with peers and commoners and leading bankers and merchants
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    Riot in Mandalay Jail.
    303 5 About 8 a.w. on the morning of the Bth instant a riot took place in the Mandalay jail in one of the work-yards, when Mr. Thorpe, the Deputy Jailor, was badly assaulted. It appears that Mr. Thorpe, whih on his rounds that morning, was struck from
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  • States’ News.
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      PERAK.
      1554 5 (From our Correspomlenfi:j Taiping, 15th Jan. The Superintuadent of Postsand Telegraphs. Mr. P. J. Nelson, is otf the sick list no w. and he will probably not rei turn to duty for a week. Xu eonsequerire sjJ tins. Mr. Clay will not be coming to Taiping for some time
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    Trade in Persia.
    291 5 Acting Vice-Consul Churchill's report m the trade of Resht. Persia, for the year IHO2-3, contains much that will give interest I ro the merchants engaged in the cot ton industry. Manchester goods were imported mto Resht in tin* proportion of 75 per cent, •is recentlv as the
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      OUR LOCAL AFFAIRS
      209 5 To Tin: Lihtur or tiik Straits Echo. Sik. On reading the report of the proceedings of the Municipal meeting on Friday last, as published in your issue of the Kith 111 st., it is pleasing indeed to find that Dr. P. V. Locke, the recently-elected Municipal Commissioner,
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    THE ABATTOIRS.
    407 5 To ink Editor of tiib Straits Echo. Sik, —I noticed a paragraph in a recent issue of the Echo, culled from the Singapore Free Press, quoting the opinion of a competent authority as to our Municipal Abattoirs. which he declared the finest he hail i seen.” Having only
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    EXCHANGE.
    118 5 I’knamo, 20th January (By courtesy of the Chartered lUtuJc.) London Demand Bank ...!/!>{* 4 months’sight Bank I 10{ 3 Credit 1 /10, 7^ 3 Documentary 1/HU Calcutta, Demand Bank Its. 1354 3 days’ sight Private 1371. Bombay, Demand B;ryk f 1354 3 days’ sight:Private 1371 Madras, -Demand Bank-, 1354
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    SHARES
    181 5 Bersawah Gold Mine Co., Ld. 15.20 sales. Raub Australian Gold Mining Co., Ld 7. sale Redjang Lebotig Gold Mining Co., Tid $239. —nom i\adanaGold MiniugCo„Ltd. (fully paid). 10,— nom. Bruseli Tin Mining Co., Ld. B. —sellers Chendariang Hydraulic Tin Miuiug Co., Ld 25. —sellers Karaugan Tin Mining Co. 23.
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    PRODUCE.
    161 5 Tin S 83. iold leaf S 88.—• 3. I\*ppeij( YV. Coast 31b5.50g.)$ 2f).- galAi vVliite Pepper 5 50.25 ales Trail Pepper 334 seller* o'loves (picked) 8 404 sales Mace 5140.” Mace Pickings 120. Nutmegs 11 Os 88.— buyers i No. I 7.50 Sugar < 2 5.40 Basket. 4.20 sales
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      6 5 KOSE’S lime juice p/lcfWster Co., Ltd.
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      6 5 JUNGLE FURNITURE; i mcalister Co., Ltd.
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      149 5 Consulate for the Netherlands. NOTICE. Government Farms in Acheen and Dependencies. Farm having the right to import and sell Opium in the Government of Acheen and Dependencies including the District, of Troemon. B. The Farm having the exclusive right to retail and to manufacture Spirits in the Government of Acheen
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      134 5 To-day’s Advertisements. Penangr Volunteer Orders. The attention of Members is directed to I tlie remarks of Captain Long, M. S. G., the I Umpire, as to the Field Day on the 17th inst., which will lie found posted in the Orderly i Room. Bv Order, G. M.Dundas-Mouat, Lieut. Adjt., P.
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      168 5 NOTICE Consumption, Cancer, Diabetes and Leprosy Cured. 2,000 years it Ims been the object I 1 of scientists to tind cures for these sicknesses, which have so <ar been unsuccessful. The reason for this is merely due to the wrong theories or methods of treatment. After many years of hard
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      2047 6 CHAMPAGNE Jules Mumm Co., Reims. Blue Skal. EXTRA-DRY.” Red Seal. “CARTE BLANCHE.” Paterson, Simons Co., SOLE AGENTS. TIVOLI BEER In White Glass Bottles, Light Sparkling Wholesome Refreshing THE BEST BEER FOR THE TROPICS. Paterson, Simons Co., Agents for The Straits Settlements, Native States and Sumatra. Suh-Agcnts: Singapore —M c A
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    Racing: Rules in India.
    1759 7 Proposed Alterations of C. T. C. Rules. The following notification appears in the last published C. T. C. Sheet Calendar, published on the 31st l)ecenil»er, with reference to certain proposed alterations in the C. I'. C. Code which are to l>e brought forward at a special
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    Passengers Outward.
    200 7 Per P. AO. steamer Arcadia, connecting with the steamer Chusan at Colomlx), from London, Dec. 24. To Snangkai Mr. C. W. Banks, Mr. (4. B. Swan. To Singapore Mr. A. Stewart. From Marseilles. To Shanghai Mr. and Mrs. S. Ridge. To Hong Kong Mr. H S. >Smit. To
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      110 7 “FOR THE RACES” LADIES’ TRIMMED UNTRIMMED HATS,” Latest Parisian Styles Gents’ Single Double Terai Hats. COTTON SILK “TIES; BOWS” WHITE FANCY SHIRTS. CORNFIELD’S BEACH STREET. PENG CHENG Co., 17, Market Lane, Penang. Merchants and Commission Agents. SOLE IMPORTERS For the Straits Settlements and th Federated Malay States OK the well-known
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      377 7 V. e j» Sandilands Buttery k Co, Graham &Co.,Ld„ 29, Beach Street, PENANG wholesale CHEMISTS, 4 flench Street Penang. Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. CRAIGELLACHIE j IMPORTERS OF GLENLIVET MENKEN’S DISTILLERY Co.’s GAELIC “OLD SMUGGLER D WHiSKY. BORATED TALCUM TOILET POWDER, 60 cents For Infants and “Gold Seal”
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      23 7 Boey Ah Fook Chop Tuck Moh Co. Carpenter Painter, House Bulkier, 4 78, Bishop Street, Penang. 63c M Err Alt’s STOVES. McAlister Co.,
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    MARKET PRICES.
    190 8 -A Pena no, 16th January, 1904. Description. Beef— ct«Soup per catty 16 Roast m -8 j Steaks 28 Stew or Curry Meat 18' Rump Steak 28; Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 75 Feet 20 Heart 35 Liver per catty 30 Pork Pork 36 Pig’s Head 24 Feet 26
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      221 8 C. S. SENG Co. C II O R SIN JIM HO, 33c, Beach Street, Penang. NEW ARRIVALS. Automobile Bells for rubber tyred vehicles in three sizes. A. P. Patent Air Tight Ice Box in two sizes. Very useful for Picnic parties or for Railway travelling. The Union Hat Cleanser specially
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      163 8 R. Madigan Latham, MINING ENGINEER, IPOH. Mining: properties bored, prospected and reported on. Mining plants designed and erected. SOLE AGENT FOR The Humboldt Engineering Works Co. Specialities in Mining Machinery. Engines, Cages, Trucks, T t Skips. Jiggers. Sline Tables, Ac. Pumps of all descriptions, Air Compressors. Boring Machinery, Slag Granulating
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