Straits Echo, 23 December 1904

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    33 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE 01 EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 2. $24 Per Annum, PENANG, FRIDAY, 23rd' DECEMBER, 1904. Single Copy, 10 cents, No. 294.
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    Domestic Occurrences.
    23 1 Birth. At Wuchang, China. on gtitli November, the w ite of the Rev. Henrv Robertson. London Missiou. Isaoshih. of a daughter.
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    HIGH WATER
    43 1 Koi Week euiliny Thursday. Dec. 29, 1904. am. P.M. Friday, 23rd 120 1.45 Sat uniat, 24th 2.10 235 Sunday, 25th 3. J 25 Monday, 26th 3.50 415 Tuesday, 27tli 4.40 5.05 W »1 uesda. v,28t1i... 530 555 Thursday, 20th 6.20 645
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    FIXTURES.
    33 1 To-i»a v. 17th Day, ilth Moon. Town Hand, Esplanade, 5-30 p.ni. Opera Stainlxiul, 9 p in. 'To-morrow. iHtl» Day, 11th Moon. Town Hand, Golf Club, 5-30 p. m Opera Stuiuboul, 0 p.m.
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    P & O. SAILINGS.
    51 1 P O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Out" akiis. ilo.ukivari»h. Coromandel 23 Dee. i Nubia 24 Dec. hit m/a 5 Jan. j Jlenyal 7 Jan. Kxtra Service. OrnvAkiis, 1 |o,m kiv a it os Palma 30 Her. t Candia 31 Dec. Formosa 10 Jail. Soestra PJ Jan. ah«r Foi particulars See Page
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    THE MOON.
    25 1 O Full Moon Dec. 23rd 12.21a.m. hast Quarter 29tli 12.14 i\m. 'O New Moon Jau. 6tli 1.12.6 a.m. First Quarter 14th 6.6.2 p.m
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    MAILS DUE.
    18 1 2» China (Nubia) 24 l>ee. China, (P. E. Friedrich) 26 German (/layern) 30 China Zaida 30
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    The Japanese Soldier
    1212 1  -  Br Bakon K. Suykmathc. W hv is the love of country so strong i in the Japanese How is it that he who knows how to fight, and does fight like a lion in battle, is capable of expressing the tenderest of sentiments What is the moral
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  • Money Market.
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      EXCHANGE.
      128 1 I’knano. 23ri» Dkckmbkk Htf courtesy o/ the Chartered Hank. l jondon Demand Ban k 1 /11 A 4 months’ sight Bank ...1 IJ£ J n Credit .1/11; •j J Documentary ...1/11 15 Calcutta, Demand Bank Its. 1451* 3 days’ sight Private 1471 Bombay, Demand Bank 1451 3 days’ sight
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      SHARES
      198 1 Bersawali G»»l«l M ine Go., bd. 13.— sa'es Ranh Australian Gold Miniug Co., lid 425 nom. Red jail».; bebong Gold Mining Co.. I i«l J 230 buyers KadauaQoid M iuing Co„l dd. (fully jiaid) 10. Hoin Bruseii Tin Mining Co.. bd. 2 —sales haraiigau Tin Mining Co. 10.— sellers
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      PRODUCE.
      163 1 I' ,u 77.80 Busiuess doue. Gold leaf 79-S B. Pepper (VV. Coast 311>5.W..)$ 25.50 sellers White Pepper S 37.50 seller, Traug Pepper 7 shortly exCloves (picked) j pectĕd Mace 85 —sellers Mace Pickings 7h r—sellers Nutmegs 11 Os 41.— sellers No. 1 h.lO nom 3«'K»r > 2 no stock.
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      140 1 C'oromanokl, Hr. 4,661, Moutford, 23rd Dec., Bombay, 14th Dec., Gen., P. A O. Mary Austin, Hr. s.s. 121, Nicltol, 22nd Dec., Port Swettenliam, 21st Dec., Gen., —K. G. Co. 'l’.vw Tono, Hr. s.s. 105, Nassau, 23rd Dec., A saltan, 22nd Dec., Gen., —K. G. Co. P. Uimau, Hr. s.s.
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      DEPARTURES.
      52 1 23rd December. Calypso, for Deli. General Pel, for Edie, T. Seinawe, Segli, tllehleh and Pulo Well. Tom// Chat/ Un, for Batu Hahra Asahau. Deli, for Trang. Perak, for Port Swettenliam and Malacca. Aihifjyee, for Port Swettenliam Singapore Unity, for Rangoon. Lady Weld, for Teluk Alison. 'Panin ■ns, for Singapore
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      IN PORT.
      79 1 Mary Austin, Hr. s.s. 121, Nicltol, 22nd Deo., Port Swettenliam, 21st Dec., Gcu., K. G. Co. Taw Tono, Hr. s.s. 105, llassau, 23rd Dec., Asahau, 22nd Dec', Gen.',—K. G. Co. P. Kimau, Hr s.s. 297, Neilsen, 23rd Dee., Deli, 22ml Dec., Gen., —H. L. Co. C. Apcar, Hr.
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      EXPECTED.
      79 1 A </*' ntr lho> .1. Nicoll Moulmein K.G.Co. 24th I >ec < >ro Glasgow S.B.&Co. •25th Ltenbigshire London B.&Co. 25th Capri Singapore B.M.ACo. 25th It Purnea Rangoon H.L&Co. 26th Selsdon Singapore Fi.itCo. 26th Benlarig London S.B &Co. 27th Gleuroy London B.tCo. 28th Palma London G.W.ACo. 28th Manila Singapore B.&Co.
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      SAILINGS.
      79 1 >'.v .«#>/» I />V„ i A]** 1 hntvet Oro DeuhigSingapore S.B.ACo. 24th Dec shire Singapore B.ACo. 25th Capri Bombay B.M.ACo. 25th Purpea J. Nicoll P. S’haui H.L.ACo. 26th Moulmeiu K.a.co. 26th Beularig Singapore S.B.ACo. 27th Selsdon New York B.ACo. 27th (Jleuroy Singapore B.ACo. 28th Palma Singapore G.W.ACo. 28th Bayern
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      MAILS CLOSE
      89 1 For Deli—Per P. Rimau, to-morrow, uoou Deli—Per Malaya, to-morrow, uoou. Port Swetteuham—Per Mary Austin, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy—Per Waihora, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Singapore and Hongkong—Per C. Apcar, to-morrow, 2 p.m. leluk Anson Per Lanykat, to-morrow, 3 p.m. I ort Swettenham, Kuala Luuipur and Singapore—Per
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      90 1 A MARTYN Co. 'S .WHISKIES. HUNTER FOR SALE A BROWN AUSTRALIAN MARK, 8 years old, a good jumper, very fast, up to any weight, quiet in saddle. Veterinary certificate as to soundness. Price £6 '0. 0. H. MASON, Central Hotel. 28-11-04 u.c. 84(5 McAlister Co., Ltd. PENANG. SOLE AGENTS FOR
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      64 1 W. Cornfield, n Tailor and Outfitter, 23, BEACH STREET. JUST OPENED A Large Selection OF THE Marlborough Excelsior Comic Pictorial X mas New Year Cards and Postcards. r 25% REDUCTION. 4 a; Of to 4R i TOYS. TOYS. <>N TOYS. 0 CO 0 0 ft W. CORNFIELD, emporary /*remises, 23c
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      24 1 STEARNS’ WINE whets the appetite, aids digestion, improves assimilation, strengthens the stomach so that food does good. Stearns' Wine is the ideal Tonic. SIHDA.R,.
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      72 1 STEARNS' WINE, for thin, nervous and fretful people, old and young. Immediate benefit. Improves tbe quality in the blood. SIRDAR,. Penang Commercial Co. General Storekeepers Commission Agents. No. 69 Heach Street Has for sale all kinds of Oilmanstores, Liquors in great variety AND General Goods. TRIAL ORDERS SOLICITED. The Company's
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      7 1 mmm zmi <** 0 4 Genuine Pilsener Beer.
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  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
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      28 1 WEATHER. 1 HK foiloWIIM' report. IN klllOU Nlll>|Hie<i in the .Signal I lirwior of Fort Cnnmaii'K The mini'itil tiiiriiit' the 24 imurs emieii *l a.in. lo-day wits nil.
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  • Obituary
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    59 1 Dkaths. At the Isolation Hospital, Shanghai, on 3rd December. Leonard 8. Sanders, of Shanghai aged 28. At Shanghai General Hospital on 4th De(■amber, l)a\id Deale, late marine engineer in the service of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha aged 58. On 4th December, at Weihsien, Jane Helena wife of E W. Burt,
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    Facing One’s Work.
    891 2 It is of the first importance to keep the feeling for work and the interest in it fresh and keen; when interest declines and joy goes out of the doiug of work, efficiency inevitably sinks to a low r er lovel. All men and women who are
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      67 2 AGENTS FOR LLOYD’S National Bank of China, Limited. National Bank of India, Ltd. Insurance effected against all risks. Huttery Co. DAVID BROWN Co., ■4, lnxjan* llnildiuifx, EtriaU) Agent m Auditor». Undertake Sale* l>y Auction or Private Tender of House and Land Properly and Slock, Agents, Yarrow Hill Nursery, and Fruit
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      467 2 IMPORTANT EMIL ZOBEL, 4, Beach Streeet. Beg to notify the general public that his Nickel Open Face Keyless Watch “SIRDAR” is the best reliable Timekeeper. Non-mngnetic hairspring, extra glass and mainspring. Two years written guarantee. Price $10.50. 31-10-04 3uihs 777 BICYCLES. JUST RECEIVED A consignment of latest pattern English-made Bicycles
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      1121 2 FOR SALE. G lie 1 ENTS’ BICYCLE. 2ml grade Imperial Rover. Nearly uew. Apply to L. B.” e o Straits Echo. 3insrt 9**1 22-12 04 r^iHE 77 A CARD. Original Pinang Pilot Club l»eiug so well-knowu to shipping firms here merely state that they are ohere. Orders sent as usual
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      2087 3 \IP <1 Expected arrival and Departures. Mail Service. Outwards. Dec. 22 Coromandel connecting with H.B. India Jan. 8.8. Simla do k.s. Hriunnia 1!* 8.8. Cltusan do B.B .Mongolia I 1 eb. 2 8.8. Bengal do h.B. Oceana Homewards. Dec. 24 8.8. Nubia do Jan. 7 8.8. Bengal do 21 8.8.
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    The Straits Echo.
    70 4 Jiwtire mttofle* everybody, Awl I'W .ice Js»n»r«».. Established June Ist, 1903. Vnhli'liwl daily (exempt Knwbty*.» AT TBI CRITERION PRESS, Ld., No. 220-232, Beach St root, Penang. I'AKI.K ADDKKMKt “E c h o—P ena n g t Telephone No. 188. Kditor OhK»Nicr Duncan. UM SKNfJ *****. Mnungimj Director.
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    The Outrage Inquiry.
    957 4 [Loudon. 22 Dec.—Tlie papers are publishing a variety of reports from Hull that secret agents, who are supposed to be acting for Russia, have been endeavouriug to bribe fishermen to swear that there were torpedoers among the trawlers. ltcmter.'] It begins to seem doubtful, says the Times,
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  • Current Topics.
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      Russian Designs.
      283 4 Loki» Selborne, in his remarkable speech at the Colston Banquet, Bristol, a month ago, said: When the history of Mr. Balfour's Premiership comes to be written, he will not receive greater praise for anything than for the manner in which helms grappled with the question of the defence
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      A Contrast.
      307 4 To-day, t ie eve of Chris-1-mas Eve, Penang is bathed in brilliant sunshine, making Burbidge’s title of the “Gardens of the Sun,” as applied to the Malayan Archipelago appropriate. Here we sire wishing for a spell of cloudy weather to temper the glare and the heat, but what
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    Agriculture.
    985 4 Public Meeting at Town Hall. General Committee Appointed. Yesterday afternoon a public meeting was convened in the Town Hall in connection with the forthcoming Agricultural Show which had previously lieen provisionally fixed to take place iu Penang in August next. There was. unfortunately, only a small attendance when the
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    Tin.
    914 4 London, 2nd Dec. —The market was strong all the week, with a large business doing, prices reaching £136 15s. for cash aud <£l36 ss. for three months, and closing £136 15s for cash and £136 for three months. Many tinplate makers have now bought their requirements right up to
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    The War.
    323 5 The North Sea Outrage. The Secret Russian Agents. Confession ok Shai»v Agents. {Supplied by Uniter,) London, 22 Dec.—According to the newspaper.* the secret Russia n agents, reported yesterday to be endeavouring to bribe fishermen to swear that there were torpedoers among the trawlers on the scene of the
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Russia.
      78 5 The Reform Movement. (Supplied by Renter.) London, 22 Dec. —It i* semiofficially announced that a Council, presided over by the Tsar, was held on Tuesday to discuss tlie political situation of the country, and was continued yesterday. London, 23 Dec.—The Tsar has characterized as presumptuous the action of the
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      The United States
      61 5 The Trusts Question. (lnj Renter.) London, 22 Dec. —President Roosevelt sends to Congress a report of the Commissioner of Corporations declaring that, owing to the divergence of the Stale Laws, the present regnlntion of tin* Trusts is vicious and anarchical. The report proposes that Trusts engaging in
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      Singapore.
      47 5 The Forgery Case. (Echo Special.) Singapore, 23 Dec.—DeOYuz, the Usher of the Police Court, who was charged with bribery in connection with the Cornelius forgery case, has been discharged, lire case f>r the prosecution falling through <*v\ing to the unsatisfactory character of the evidence brought forward.
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      Plague.
      126 5 Outbreak of the dread disease in Siam (Echo Special.) Bangkok, 23 Dee, —There is considerable uneasiness here owing to an outbreak of bubonic plague, which has already carried off seven Asiatics. [Vessels proceeding to Bangkok will doubtless lie required now to quarantine at Koh Phai, an island near Kohsichang,
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      The Balkans.
      51 5 A Conflict Unlikely. (Supplied by Renter.) Loudon, 23 Dec.—A diplomatist, who has returned from a mission lo the Balkans, has informed Reuter’s Agency that the situation is not so serious as it was a year ago and that a conflict between Turkey and Bulgaria is not likely to
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      England.
      406 5 A Pea-soup’’ Fog. (Supplied by Heater.) London, 23 Dec. —An almost unprecedented fog has spread over England since yesterday, creating general chaos and paralysing locomotion and business, particularly the London Christmas trade, which is at a standstill and is involving enormous losses. The death is announced of Mr. John
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    The Indian Turf.
    191 5 The Idler Scratched! Latest Quotations. Writing under date of 16th Decent I ier our Calcutta correspondent (whose lettei has just reached us) gives the following as the latest quotations for the two big events: Trial Stakes. 3-1 Great Scot; 4-1 Amplify; 5-1 Cretonne; 6-1 Loyal; 6-1 Essiugtou
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    Training Notes.
    509 5 Yesterday morning work was doue on the No. 2 track. It was not of a sensational order, however, for most of the gee-gees went at an easy pace, finishing up with a spurt. As usual Empreza was the first to appear (Juuilio in the pig-skin) aud completed two
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    Passengers.
    74 5 Imrard —Per Pulo Rimau,” from Deli Messrs J. L. Ferdon Asidutnbrain, L Ten Wee, K. Lambkin, Mr. and Mrs Lee Cboon Yew, Mrs. Lim Leung Clieak Mrs. Teh Clioo. Per Coromandel,” from Colomlio, Mr. Wiugchoug. From Loudon, Miss Irwin, Mr. Carter, Mr. L. M. McLeod. From Marseilles, Mr. luues,
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    Christmas in the Shops
    945 5 Penang s Display for the Festive Season Christmas morning is but a few hours ahead, aud the spirit «if goodwill proinp’s imuiediate consideration of the very important question of present-giving. The annual display of Christmas goods in the local shops is greater than ever bef«>re. hut
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    Floods.
    98 5 A Kuala Kaugsar correspondent, writing i under date of 22ud instant, uavs that on tlit? l!Mli, att* p in., the l iver lose and overflowed its banks, the flood lasting until noon on tin* following day. At Jalau Tarn bang and J Jalau Pasir the water was over eight
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    The P L R. A At Home.
    744 5 The Last Shoot of the Year. TAiFiNg, 22 l>ec.—The last “shoot” of I the year took the form of an At Home which proved very enjoyable. The programme consisted of three items. No. 1. I Target shooting, 100 yards, ladies and gentlemen, 7
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      5 5 McAlister 0... Ln>. Sporting Rifles.
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      47 5 For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. riIHE Steamship Homy It e. Caj>Uin I Peters, will leave for the altove |s»rts, ou Monday, the 2«>th instant, at p.m. For Freight or Passage, apply to KOE GIJAN Co, Agent* for Wke Pin A Co. or Singapore. ly 12-04 *93
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      6 5 McALISTEE A (Jo., Lto. Bathroom mats.
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      26 5 Wanted at once. TWO C ompetcnt Salesmen. Apply stating salary to CHOW KIT Co., Kuala I umpur. 23-12-04 Me A LISTER Co., l/n>. Rac/nc f Saddles
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      220 5 mmm 00., IS, Hatch Street Penang CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. Fitted Travelling Bags for Ladies, Fitted Suit Cases for Gentlemen, Writing Requisites. Fancy Silver Toilet Sets, Silver Hair Brushes, Scent Bottles. New Jewellery of every description. Smokers Goods. Cigar Cases, Cigarette Cases, Pipes, Tobacco Jars. TOYS DOLLS. Christmas Books for all ages.
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      2347 6 ICEI ICE»il Kennedy&Co- AiiKNTS FOR Favoured with instructions from the Directors of the Tandjong Pinang Ice Co., Ltd., WE l>eg to inform the Public of Penang and the Federated Malav States that we have lieen appointed Agents of the above Company, and ICE an be obtained at our Office Store
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    PENANG TURF CLUB.
    1182 7 PROGRAMME FOR JANUARY MEETING, 1905. Tuesday 24th, Thursday 26th, and Saturday 28th January. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 24th January, 1906. 1.—The Maiden Plate. A Cup presented by His Excellency Sir John Anderson, k.c.m.g., with $750added by the Club A Race for Maiden Horses. Weight as per scale reduced
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    Plague in Bombay.
    315 7 l The figure 74 representing plague deaths during the last week in Bombay is unfa- voucable compared with last year, and be- j 1 comes still more threatening when we look n to the figure of the previous week, Noveiny her 22ml, which was 57. However, considers
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    Dyspeptic—What of the Future?
    577 7 Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills Cured this Young Man in Java Permanently. Why Not You? Dyspeptics, and sufferers from Liver Troubles, Biliousness, and the many other disorders arising from disorganised digestion, are usually the most miserable people iu the world, and, strangely enough, they frequently adopt methods
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    Trade Marks in China.
    406 7 IS Anxiety Among Cotton Shippers. ;-j Considerable anxiety having been uiatiik tested in Manchester by shippers to China as lo the mode of dealing with t rade marks, and their ownership in the new departure l established by the Chinese Government, an i anxiety which was
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      234 7 CHUBB’S SAFES. P* eg S c Hh Nr T2 V‘-iy b r.. 1 B f r, r r?* K I rs? \l> BURGLAR AND FIRE RESISTING. All Sizes in Stock. HU1 IENBACH Bros. Co., Sole Agents Apollinaris Annual Sale over 30,000,000 Bottles. The QUEEN of TABLE WATERS.” HUTIENBACHBros. At Co.
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      254 7 British India Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. Sea Trips during the XMAS HOLIDAYS. r) Ml UN TICKETS, available I «tween V 1 5lh December ami loth Januarv uext will be grauted at SINGLE FAKES, I nr both 1st and 2nd Class, to tin* undermentioned places, viz: I*>r further information or particulars
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      30 7 FOR SALE. HANDSOMEHORSE. DIG thoroughbred. Not afraid of anything. Lady can drive or ride. Under five years and sound. Beautiful, stylish and eood action. 21 McAlister Road I 881 13-12-04
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      302 7 I Y NOTICE. B. I. S. N. Co., Ltd. THE Christinas cheap excursions to Port A Swettcnham ami Singapore jter s. s. Kistua are available from 10th December, 1904, to 41st Juuuarv, I904. HUTTENBACH LJ EBERT Co., Agents. 4-1*2-04. Imtli 4tms a wk 858 FOR SALE. 4 HIGH Stkono Ckk
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      819 8 WHUEAWAT, UDMW Si Co., MAH JONES BURTON Co. SHOW A LARGE ASSORTMENT. Brass and Gunmetal Steam and Water Fittings, Brass Cocks and Valves Graham Co., Ld., Everything for Baby. Pinafores, Shoes, Bibs, Hats, Socks, Robes, Toilet Boxes, etc., etc. Leading Novelties in Silks For Day or Evening Wear. WE STUDY
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