Straits Echo, 25 November 1904

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    36 1 Straits Echo daily CHRONICLE of EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATES V MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 2. $24 Per Annum, PENANG, FRIDAY, 25th NOVEMBER, SDD4. Single Copy, 10 cents, No. 270.
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    Domestic Occurrences.
    107 1 Birth. On November sth, at No. 4, Range Koh<), .Shanghai, the wife of Theo. Ruff, of a daughter.' Mabriaoes. Ai the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd. Singapore, Noveiul»er 19th, by the Rev. Father Rivet. Jeanne Marie Sabatier, to Ernest Mester, On 19th Nov., at the Presbyterian Church. Singapore,
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    HIGH WATER.
    41 1 For Week eliding TllUI>da\, Nov. 30, 1904 a.M. P.M. Friday, 25th 2.10 2.35 Saturday, 26tli 3.— 3 25 Suudav, 27th 3.50 4 15 Monday, 28th 4.-9* 5.05 Tuesday, 29th 5.30 5.55 Wednesday, 30th... 6.20 6.45 Thursday, 1st 7.10 7.35
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    FIXTURES.
    30 1 To-day. I'.Hli Day, lOtli Moon. Town Rand, FTsplanade, 5-30 p.ni. Opera Stamboul, 9 p.m. To-morrow. 20th Day, loth Moon. Town Rand, Golf Club, 5-30 p.m. Opera Stamboul, 9 p.m.
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    THE MOON.
    29 1 Last Quarter ...Nov. 30th 1.34 a.m. <) New Moon Dee. 7tli 9 39 a .m. First Quarter... 14th 2 22 p.ai. O hull Moon 23rd 12 21 a.m.
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    P & O. SAILINGS.
    46 1 P O. SAILINGS. .Mail Service. lU'I'WAKIW. i I O.M KXV A It l>s. Malta S Dec. j Simla 26 Noe j Chilean 10 Dec Extra Service. Out wards. Homewards. Palawan 'J0 Not Peru 2 Dec Jara Id Dec Ceylon 1 6' Fur particulars See Page 3.
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    MAILS DUE.
    29 1 China (Simla) 26th inst. China (P. R. Luitpold 3lth inst. German Roon 1st Decern her. China (/aida 2 English (Malta) 8 China Chvsan 10 China Preussen) 14
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    Passengers.
    44 1 Inward— Per Van Der Parra,’’ from Bajan, Mr. Oev Kim Thav. 1 er Malaya,” from Deli, Messrs Thomas, Hut ten bach and Miss Torclii. ci Marv Austin,” from Port Swettenhaui Mr. J. C. Pasqual. Per Ho Kwei,” from Deli, Mrs. Optoh, Mrs. Satuna.
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    EXCHANGE.
    122 1 Pknano, 25th November (By courtesy of the Chartered lianlc I London Demand Bank ...1/114 4 months’sight Rank ...1 1!^ J v Credit ...1/llg 3 Documentary ...1/11** Calcutta. Demand Bank Its. 144 3 days* sight Private 146 'Bombay. Demand Bank 14 1 3 days’ sight Private 146 Madras, Demand Bank
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    SHARES
    202 1 BersawahGold Mine Co.. Ld. J 13. —saIts Raub Australian Gold Mining Co., Ld -5 4:.7H sellers Redjang Lel«>ng Gold Mining Co., l<d 215— buyer* KadauaGold M iningCo,.Ltd. (fully paid) 10. —nom Ur usd i Tin Mining Co.. l<d. 5 3.50 sellers Cliendariaug Hydraulic Tin Mining Co., Ld 10.—ftom. Karangan
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    War Items.
    1024 1 Shy of Vladivostok. A case of much interest was heard at the Marine Court, Hongkong, on November 8, before Captain the Hon. L. A. W. Barnes-Lawrence, Marine Magistrate, in which George C. Dusting, master of the British steamer Salfordia charged twenty-one members of the crew with wilfully continuing
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    PRODUCE.
    164 1 j* l,l 79.50 buyers Gold leaf 7850 Pepper (VV. Co as 1 3115.50z.)$ 9A.—buyers lnle Pepper 39 sellert ang Pepper out of season ‘oves (picked) out of season ~ee 84 —sellers ce Pickings /4 sellers Nutmegs 110 s 41. —sales No. 1 lj.lo nom Sugar 2 no stock. Basket
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      105 1 Malaya, Ger. s.s. 904, Block, 24th Nov., Deli, 23rd Nov., Gen., —B. M. A Co. Van Dkr Parra, Dut. s.s. Sill, VanOrdeu, 25th Nov., Bajan, 24th Nov., Pepper.— H. L. Co. Mary Austin, Br s.s. 121, Nichol, 24th Nov., Port Swettenhaui, 23rd Nov., Gen, —K. G. Co. Ho Kwei,
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      DEPARTURES.
      46 1 25th November. Rotorua, for Tougkah. Hebe, for Deli. Avatjyee, for Port Swettenhaui and Singapore. Perak, for Port Swettenhaui and Malacca. Chan Tai, for Perlis and Setul. Un Peng, for Perlis and Setul. Lady Weld, for Teluk Anson. Unity for Rangoon. Benyal, for Singapore and China.
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      IN PORT.
      83 1 Malaya, Ger. s.s. 901, Block, 24th Nov Deli, 23rd Nov., Gen.,—B. M. A Co, Van Der Parra, Dut. s.s. 331, Van Onroh, 25th Nov., Bajan, 24th Nov., Pepper.— H. L. A Co. Mary Austin, Br. s.s. 121, 1 Nichol, 24th Nov., Port Swettenhaui 23rd Nov., Gen., —K. G.
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      EXPECTED.
      78 1 1 Vx**/* 1' rom Due Simla Singapore P.&O. 26thNov Hector Liverpool YV.M.&Co. 29th Ambria Suez B.M.&Co. 29th Palawan Suez P.&O. 29 th Beuarty Loudon S.B.&Co. 1st DelC. A pear Singapore A.A.A Co. 1st Ixiou Liverpool W.M.&Co. 1st A. Apear Calcutta A.A.A.Co. 2nd M. Valerie Singapore S.K.&Co. 5th 1( China
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      SAILINGS.
      75 1 1 fr'or Aijput* Leave» Simla Colombo P.&O. 26th Nov. Hector Singapore W.M.&Co.29th Aiubria Singapore B.M.&Co. 29th Palawan Singapore P.&O. Ixiou Singapore YV.M.&Co. [1st lienartv Singapore S.B.&Co. 1st Dec. 0. A pair Calcutta A.A A.Co. 1st A. A pear Singapore A.A.A.Co. 2nd M. V alerie Colombo S.K.&Co. 5th China Singapore
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      MAILS CLOSE
      89 1 For Deli —Per Malaya, to-morrow, a.m. Deli —Per Ho Kwei, to-morrow, 11 a.m. Asalian—Per Taw Tony, to-morrow, 1 p.tn. Langkat and Pangkalau Brandan —Per Petrel, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Batu Balira and Asalian—Per Tony\Chai Un, to-marrow, 1 pm. Port Swettenhaui—Per Mary An «tin, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Edie, T. Semawe,
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      97 1 MARTYN Co. WHISKIES. YE OLDB ENGLISHE LAVENDER WATER. One of the Luxuries of OLD ENGLAND brought within the reach of all here. cr iMKec t»rn ran Dll'! ctbtn cr POTTER MOORE S Mitcham Lavender Water is recognised as the Hnest brand of this popular and esteemed toilet article. It has
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      1 1 SIRDAR.
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      219 1 SIRDAR, For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. rpHE Steamship 01 enfalloc It Captain X- Peutuey, will leave for the above ports, on Tuesday, the 29th instant, at 3 p.iu. For Freight or Passage, apply to KOE GUAN Co.. Agents for Wee Bin Co. ok Singapore. 24-11-04 841 ARE YOU ALIVE?
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      61 1 W. Cornfield, Tailor* and Outfitter*, 23, BEACH STREET. JUST OPENED A Large Selection OF THE Marlborough Excelsior Comic Picforial X’mas New Year Cards and Postcards. 25% REDUCTION. ON TOYS. n a •s )YS. 0 CO ft '0 0 W. CORNFIELD, Temporary Premises, 23c 23, Beach Street. THE CELEBRATED “S. B.
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      15 1 MARTVN Co. f i 4f LAGER BEER. COW BRAND BUTTER. McAlister <ft Co., Ltc U
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  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
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      26 1 WEATHER. 1 me followin'* report. i« kiuiliv supplied l»v 'li** *Siiriiiil Director of Fort Cornwallis: Hits rainfall dunui* t lie Iioiii’m ended »m. to-day was nil.
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    The Coming Alliance.
    1518 2 Germany And Russia Mr. Perceval Gibbon, the Berlin correspondent of the Daily Mail, contributes the following interest iug'article to that paper Russia and Germany have at least one quality in common, in each the Government has not to reckon with popular opinion: they are free from the
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      228 2 KEEP YOUR BODY NOURISHED, keep strong, your Doctor tells you so. Stearns' Wine will assist you. Ask your Chemist. An Iron Tonic also. WANTED rITYPEWRITER good condition. State make and price. D Straits Echo Ojjice. Federated Malay States Railways. WANTED. rpWO experienced Dressers, salary $720 A per annum each with
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      2483 2 notice. WANTED ON th« 4th September, 1904, Latitude 20° 28' N. Long. 113° 45' E., tbe Master of the s.s. Hop Sang from Hongkong to Singapore picked up a conical shaped Ked Buoy. The Buoy appears, as reported by the Mqpter of the s.s. Hop Sang, to le a cnaunel
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      1936 3 TAi/ wr vk jt r S. N. Co. Detected arrival and Departures. Mail Service. Outwards. Nov. -4 s. s. Bengal connecting 1 with J>K\ Jau. No'-. Dec. Jau. 8 s.s. Malta do 2- s.s. Coromandel do 5 s.8. Simla do Homewards. 26 8.8. Simla 10 s.s. Chuean •J1 8.8. Nubia
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    The Straits Echo.
    84 4 J notice satinfles every holy, and justice alone. —Brnerarm Established June Ist, 190.1. Vnbliahed daily (except Sunday».) CRITERION PRESS, Ld., PRICE UAII.T. LOCAL »2* per ami uni OUTSTATIONB l’oetajfe Extra MAIL KIHTION (Poet Free) 15 No 220-232. Beach Street. Penang. CAKLK AnnitKSSs E c li o —P
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  • Current Topics.
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      Good News.
      120 4 On the 10th ultimo we chronicled the fact that a parcel of Perak-grown Para rubber (from Kauiuning Estate, Sungei Siput) had fetched the then record price of ss. 7|d., while a parcel of scrap from the same estate fetched 4s. 6d. per pound in the London market. Now.
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      Who did it?
      283 4 At 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon a letter addressed Editor— Straits Echo and beariug the words Siamese Consulate-General Singapore was brought to the office of the Editor of this journal. It bears Singapore post-marks of 21st Nov. 3.45 p.m and Penang chop of 24tli Nov. B. It also
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      Rubber.
      1076 4 Foi.lowino is the excerpt referred to in the leader on Rubber Prospects” as pub- lished in our last issue:—“The really critical situation ot (German rubber factories is referable to two causes. One is over-production, the other is the increasing want of proportion between the prices of the raw' material
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    Supreme Court.
    1851 4 The Penang Assizes. (Before the Hon. A. F. G. Lau\ Puisne Jud<je, and a Jury.) Counterfeit Coin Case. At yesterday afternoon's sitting of the Penang Assizes two Chinamen named T io Chi and Ui Hin were arraigned on a charge of being found on the 4th inst. at
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      115 4 FEITCHAED CO., IS, Beach Street, Penang Ladies Department. THE HALF-YEARLY Cash Clearance Sale commences Thursday, Dec. Ist and continues for FOURTEEN DAYS ONLY. Large and Genuine Reductions. GREAT BARGAIN. PRITCHARD CO., Penang. HOWARTH, ERSKINE, LTD., Electrical Engineer! Enclosed Type Arc Lamps. Miniature fire Lamps, High Candle Porter Incandescent Lamps Artistic
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      287 4 To-day’s Advertisements. Assessment Notice. 'OTICE is hereby given that on or after the 28th dav of Noveuil>ei, 1904. the Books containing the valuation^ 'aims and rates iin posed on buildings and lalWs situated within the Central District of Province Wellesley for the year 1905 will be open for inspection by
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      6 4 FUNAGOYA WATER. McAlister A Co., Ltd.
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      5 4 FAIIUiANK’S SCALES. McAlister Co.. Ltd
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      5 4 IRONMONGERY. McAlister A Co#* Ltd»
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    THE WAR.
    559 5 Japan. Large Coal Purchases. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 24 Nov.—The Japanese Government is again buying Welsh steam coal and several Cardiff firms are making offers. One purchase of ten thousand tons has been recorded. Russia. The Russian Loan. London, 25 Nov.—The Berlin Bankers have taken up from twentv
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Trade.
      140 5 Japan's Menace to Germany. (Supplied by Renter.) London, 25 Nov.—Under the auspices of the German Colonial Society, the German traveller Herr ans has delivered a lecture at Berlin, wherein he called attention to the ubiquitous activity of the Japanese traders in China inenac |ing German trade, “even in our
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      Russia.
      94 5 The Reform Movement. (Supjtlieti btj Reuter.) London, 24 Nov. —The Daily Telegraph’s St. Petersburg correspondent wires that the problem of internal reforms for Russia, so far as it depends on the Government, will be solved iu accordance with the fortunes of the war. Should General Kuropatkin prove victorious it
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      England.
      82 5 Storm and Snow. Royalties Snowed lip. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 24 Nov. —A great gale has been blowing in the North Sea, occasioning several wrecks with loss of life. The gale has been accompanied by blinding snowstorms in the Northern and Midland districts of England. The telegraph wires are
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      Peace Conference.
      29 5 China to be Represented. fSupplied by Reuter.) London, 24 Nov. —It is stated in Amsterdam that China has consented to he represented at the coming Hague Conference.
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      Lord Curzon.
      23 5 Departs for India. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 25 Nov. —Lord Curzon has sailed for India to resume his post as Viceroy.
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      Johore’s Blot.
      137 5 Another Nail in the Cassino s Coffin. (Echo Special.) Singapore, 25 Nov.—As the result of the special representations of the Hon. Tan Jink Kim, m.l.c.* and Dr. Lim Boon Keng, the Government of Johore recently issued an order forbidding admittance to the gaming tables of luminu of all
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    Church of the Assumption.
    294 5 Inauguration of Electric Light. Last evening the Church of the Assumption presented a very brilliant appearance, the occasion being the beginning of the retreat in connection with the 50th Anniversary of the Proclamation ot the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception of the 11. V. M., and
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    Volunteer Outing.
    280 5 An innovation, aud a very pleasant and instructive one, was made in Singapore Volunteer training, last week eu«l, by the officers of No. I Company, S.V.I. The Company, about 70 strong, under command of Capt. Elliot and Lieut. Hills, left Siuguport* about 4 p.in. on Saturday and marched
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    The Circus.
    131 5 Chatke s Indian Circus gave its final performance last night to a large and very appreciative audience. The Rislev act took immensely and is the best of its kind we have seen, while the comic camel chasing the clown in the ring strongly reminded one of E. T.
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      JAFFNESE IN THE F.M.S.
      346 5 To the Khtor or Tii k Straits K< iio. t I I »ball deem it a favour if you will j j kindly insert in vouV columns t lie following, land thank you in anticipation for vour kindness.. It is with the vjreatest displeasure 1 have
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    THE “NEW NUISANCE” AND NEW SCHEMES.
    1046 5 To tiie Editor of the Straits Iu ho. Dear Sir, —It was with the greatest delight I peruse«l Pro Bono Publico’s letter on A New Nuisance and your reasonable footnote tliereto, which apjteaml iu vour issue of Wednesday last. Although I am a mere
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    Shorthand.
    140 5 In a copy of Pitman’s Phonetic Journal received by last mail we find the following in reference to the recent discussion on shorthand in our columns A vigorous shorthand discussion has arisen at Penang in the Straits Settlements over the introduction to the Colonv of an American “brief” method.
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    Passengers.
    98 5 In ward —Per Bengal,” from Colombo, Messrs J. C. Spooner, Mr. and Mrs. Prior. From London, Messrs E. U. I'reaker. Mrs. E. Harps and infant. From Marseilles, Mr. H. A. Kennedy. Outward —Per Bengal,” for Singapore, Mr. T. Sarkies, Mr. W. T. Roliertson Mr. J. Somerville and Mr. A.
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    China Traders Insurance Co.
    199 5 A Goo» Divideni>. The Hongkong Telegraph is authorised to state that, subject to audit, the directors of the China Traders’ Insurance Co., Ld., will recommend at the forthcoming meeting of shareholders the payment of a general dividend of 18 per cent. (£4.50 per share), a bonus
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      1582 6 FANCY Coloured Cement Flooring Tiles, Cement Pipes and Roofing Tiles, Fancy Cut-glass Mirrors, Iron Safes, Hanging Lamps, Accordions, Walking Sticks, Leather Bags and Belts, and Children’s Rubber Shoes K. MYDINSAH Bros., Qencral Storekeepers and Aerated Water Manufacturers. 100 Pitt Street and 523 Chulia Street, PEN A NO. TAIK HO Co.,
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    Trust Money Dispute.
    777 7 An interesting suit was decided on the sth inst., in Bangkok, in the British Court, the patties lieiug Meh Pong and Chop Hai Kee. The facts as briefly summarised in the hx-al Times are The plaiutiff is the widow S): a well-to-do Chinaman who died in Bang‘Kok
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    Extraordinary Affair at Seremban.
    570 7 A PARALYSED CRIPPLE CURED BY Dr. WILLIAMS’ PINK PILLS. It is no wonder that the fame of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People has already spread throughout Malaya, for in every town and Kainpong where they have been used proofs are to lie found of
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      267 7 m CO ta j EO CO CO CO < J o [0 E«S DC c < ;h j < s s o c NN'"W %*fjALLY St\&f k t M£ STRAPS J,s Outch CAST %cj£ QROS.UW? PD!^ 6 4 Port A ft trade MARK DUNVILLES Special Old Scotch Whisky Glasgow, Scotland
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      78 7 STEARNS’ WINE places at the Command of the Physician the most advanced preparation of Cod Liver Oil. Far superior to the stomach disturbing emulsions. American Dentistry, Jno. RABE, D.D.S. Temporary Office, KUNNYMEDE,” NORTHAM ROAD, Hours 9 a.m. to l i>.m. WANTED —Permanent Coon Office Rooms or House, with good Northern
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      148 7 The China Mutual Life Insurance Co., Ltd. INCORPORATED UNDER HoNUKONO Ordinances 1865-1890. China Mutual Life Insurance -L Company is the only company in the East that issues a policy Unconditional and Incontestable from date of issue. Loans, if required, made after two full premiums have been paid to assist the
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    SELANGOR TURF CLUB.
    859 8 PROGRAMME. I December 27, 29 and 31, 1904 FIRST DAY. RACE I. The Maiden Plate. —Value $400. A race for Maiden Horses weight as per scale lOut.. an allowance of 141bs. to all ex-Griffins. Entrance *15. Distance. R.C. RACE II. The Selangor Stakes. —Value $1.000 and $250
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      517 8 SPECIAL SHOW a CHRISMS CARDS. WHITEAWAY. UIDLAW «fCo, PENANG ARE NOW SHOWING A Large Selection of the above at Very Low Prices. ONE ITEM OF OUR VALUE THE CBIUmfi PACKET CONTAINING Price 35 cents. Carefully Selected Price 35 cents. Christmas ft New Tear Cards OF EXCEPTIONAL VALUE For Thirty-five Cents
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      518 8 ICE! ICE!! Favoured with instructions from the Directors of the Tandjong Pinang Ice Go., Ltd., 'TXT' E beg to inform the Public of Penaug VV and the Federated Malay States that we have l>eeu appointed Agents of the above Company, and ICE an be obtained at our Office Store No.
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      408 8 BEST HOTELS. Penang EASTERN ORIENTAL HOTEL UNEQUALLED FOR Situation Comfort and Catering. SARKIES BROTHERS, 81o Proprietor Kuala Lumpur. F. M. S. HOTEL. Under European Management. Centrally situated within 10 from the Railway Station. Almost Adjoining thk Sklanook Ci.uii. 16c Bangkok THE ORIENTAL HOTEL. Oeibntal Hot m. Svnoioatk. 5ic Proprietor. THAOB
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