Straits Echo, 20 February 1905

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    Masthead
    34 1 Straits Echo CHRONICLE OP EYENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 3. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, MONDAY, 20th FEBRUARY, 1905. Single Copy, 10 cents, No. 38
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    Domestic Occurrences.
    60 1 Birth. UN i.‘{tli Kebriiarv. at Roseneath 4. W ilkie Road, Singapore. tlie wife of George W r Branson, of a son. Makriaok. On the I'nd February, at the British Consulate General. Shanghai, before Sir Pelhaui Warren, k. c M. g.. Britisli Consul-General. George, sou of T. Paine, of
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    HIGH WATER.
    41 1 For Wool oiulmo Suuday. Feb. |9<»s. A M p. ,M. Monday, 20 th 3. 3.25 Tuesday, 21st, 8.50 4.15 Wednesday 22ud 4-ID 5.05 Tiiursda\. 23rd 5.30 555 Friday, 24th »>2O 645 Saturday. 25tli 710 735 Sumiat. 2t>ih B. 825
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    FIXTURES.
    38 1 i O-PAV. 17th Day, Ist Moon. Ohingav Process iou, 1 pm. Meeting of Irish men, Town Hall, 5 p.tn Town Baud, Esplanade, 9-10.30 p.m. 1 O-.UORUOW. 18tli Day, Ist, Moon. Town Band, Golf Club, 6 p in.
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    THE MOON.
    27 1 O hull Moon Feb. gOth 1.47.3 a..m Last «Quarter 28i li 430 5 A..n New Moon Mar. Dili 1i.14.7 p.ai First «Quarter... 14th 3.45.8 p.m
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    P & O. SAILINGS.
    52 1 P O. SAILINGS. Mail Service Oio'ttAttui-. jl o *iki\ a kiis. S r nbiu :i Mar Chusau i Mar. Si i)>/a /6 beuyal IS Extra Service. 1,1 V 'AKI»-.. Ho AIKWAKI». Man Ho. V/ Fob. Java 24 Feb. I < Mar. I Formosa 10 Mar. 4-s?’ 1 >u i>;«rii«*l l
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    MAILS DUE.
    10 1 Inna it> 22ud let» German li. Luitpohi) 23rd
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    EXCHANGE.
    119 1 IVr.-AVr. 2oth Fkbruarv iti, f'l'li ry <»< i e> ».t xtoioo Demand Bank 1/[ J 3. 1 months’ sigh; Bam- 2 <: ?*edit 2 i Do»*um«nUirv 2 ;l Calcnfta. Domino Bank 117 5 da.vs’ shght Private* 149 Bombay Demand Bam. 147 3 days’ sight Private 141) Madras. Demand Bank
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    War Items.
    1562 1 IioRKoKS OF THE SlEOE Ol PoK'l Arthur Described bv One Who YV Through It. About 6.*50 yesterday morning, ,->as the Shmgliai Times of 20th ultim shangiiai wm wide awake untl aiixun; to witness the arrival of the Fu sion j Port Arthur contingent who are returning on parole.
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    Passengers.
    36 1 Inn'ard- —Pei Calypso." from Singapore, Miss N. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Gueritz, Mr. Sciiener. Mrs. H. McGill. d Per Rotourn.” from Tongkali, IF E. H gh Conimissioiier, of Toiigkah and M». W J- F. Williamson.
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    PRODUCE.
    202 1 I’m... 1 told leaf it 79.* i- 1 *‘ppei 1b Si 1 >s .-1 1/ .)s 24.— sui.rs -VLite Pepper, ;i 38— sellers i rang Peofx-r. busiuess 8 25.50 sales j Oloves (picked) S 37. sellers j Vbwe 85 —sellers j Nut.megs lp| b 41.— seller* No. 1 (j
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    SHARES
    220 1 ersawahGold M ie(*o„ Ld. 8 13. —sates f?aub Australi in Gold Mining Co., fid. 8 Hoot. dedjang l,elM>iig Gold Minmg Co., Lil. 5 230 uom. K*ad:u;aGold M tiling«.‘o„Ltd. fully paid) it). u a h use'll ’j’in Milling Co.. Ld. S 2 —sales varniigan Tin Mining Co. S J. -sellers
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      197 1 I n Laj i>S", I Jr. s.s. 339, Duringer, 19th Feb.. Singapore, I7tli Feb., Gen., W. M. A Co. S. Kickhbks, Hr. s.s. nao, flisbet, I'.nii F**b., Some. I8tli Feb, Oii l>. A Ou. ItOTO L'A, Br. s.s. 555. Liligard, 19tli Fel»., iongkaii, l-Sili F. b Gen.,— K G.
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      IN PORT.
      107 1 OalyK'O, I»i*. Ouringer, l9Mi I<V*l Sin-ajore. 1 Till Feb, G.-n,— \V M I .V i Botouua, Br. 5..-. 555, T,ini:nr<l, 19th Feb.. Tougkah, 1811 1 F<l>., Gen..- K. G. Co. \i? vli vx. Ucr. s.s. 101, Pe'ers, 20th Feb., B.ilii L>aln\i, 19i li Feb., Tobacco.—ls. M. «fc Co.
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      DEPARTURES.
      35 1 20 1 1 1 Februar?. hum Many, tor Calcutta. T»ny Clkiii Un, for Asalmn and Bad n Balira. Canton, for Paimkor aiml Teluk Anson. P iicinkota. for lianyoon and Calcutta Ii etiu, for Singapore.
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      EXPECTED.
      97 1 T I l otiseif .1 i/^hi tm* ftnnaH.v Sintra ►<>»■»* 'sn.^Oo. [21st Fen. Manila Su z A G&Oo. 122 ml Jenoleucli London 3. K.ACo. 122nd Ztftrn Sintra por»* A.( i ACo. '22ml u tenor Li veipool ii.M.ACo. -3rd x. A pMf .Singapore A. A. A.Co 3rd liii'lil nin'j» VJcnifta
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      SAILINGS.
      89 1 1 V* Ifl, Fa, 1 ieiuwty Loudon S.B.AOo. JIkJ Pel» Ijeucleuoli Siugu pore S B <VCo. 22ml Manila Siuun pore A.< J oiC'o. 22ml Zmfen Colombo P. M A Co. 22ml V nteuor Simriipoie W.M.ACo. 23 rd i. A pear Calcutta \/A.A.Co. 23r<l biiditnju"’ Singapore 1 A.A.Co. 24tli Heuesk
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      MAILS CLOSE
      81 1 Fok Linjkat. Vor Jin Ho, to-morrow. I |>.m. Tonirkali Per Roto run. t<>-n <>i row 1 p.m. i i -I'»"' ('in'i“>t'n ?*.yrK*rroiv. 2 p.iii. Teluk Anson—Per L"Jj Weld to-morrow 3 p.m. Port Swettenham, Kuala Lumpur and Siniapoiv- Per PinSeni, to-morrow, 3 p ui Port Weld and Taipiug- Per
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      131 1 MARTYN Co. d^ o WHISKIES. o The World’s Disinfectant SUPPLIED TO The Colonial Government of the Straits Settlements, The Penang Municipality, Sanitnry Hoards in the F. M. States, Hospitals and Schools, Quarantine camps and Prisons, Hotels, Estates, Shipping, &c. IT IS IMPORTED ONLY BY THE GEORGE TOWN DISPENSARY, Ltd., PENANG,
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      15 1 ZYMOLE TOOTH POWDER, a perfect, antiseptic dentifrice, cleanses and preserves the teetb. —very refreshing .v^
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      20 1 •STKA ILNS’ HEAI»ACHK CL RET,can l** obtained from all dispensaries. Givrg indau% relief. Avoid .lyifatious Keep tl e Genuine handy.
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      33 1 STEARNS’ HEADACHE CURE, can l«j obtained from all dispensaries (qnicklv l»y [m»si Never le without the Genuine. “Gold Seal” Milk '\eep* longer and is cheaper than anv otJier. SANDS LANDS. BDTTBRY A Co,
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      6 1 MEM MS Q > Genuine Pilsener Beer.
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  • Obituary
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    109 1 Deaths. At Berlin, on the 3rd February. .Mr. Carl Hermann Snethlage. Theodore Ililtermann of Dusseldof. Germany, senior partner in the lirais Ililtermann Bros.. Manchester and Bradford, aud Brinkutann aud Co.. Singapore and London, aged 7s years. (By telegram). Obituary. Sir Robert Jardiiie. Supplied by Renter.) London, 19 Feb. —Tlte death
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    Indian Civil Servants.
    631 2 Increased Gratuities and Pensions. An order lias just been it. oiled bv the Viceroy of India, revising the scale of gratuities ami annuities to Indian Civil! Servants, the effect of which is to enhance appreciably the annuities earned by a service' of more than twelve and less
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      120 2 00-OOP. THOMAS’S Peppermint Tooth Powder For the People. A PERSON should endeavour to Lave a clean mouth. good breath. sound gums au<l pearlv teeth, to prevent his company being’ 1 Aint That Right.’ TO THE FAIR. Yet let me warn yon. that thro* no neglect. You let your Teeth disclose
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      2029 2 WANTED TO RENT. FOR SALE. B Y au European iu good position a loan Tl[ ANTED to rout European residence. "ly iustul- YY .State terms and particulars to of $5OO, repayable iu monthly meuts at 1 2 to 15 per cent. Apply to V*.’’ c o Straits Echo. 30-l-ui 74
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      1665 3 P.&O. N. Co. 71 'K Homeward Mai 1 m r Norddeutsclier Lloyd, Bremen. INTENDED SAILINGS. British India Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. mamlel fo leave iliis Port on the 4th February next, the Homeward Mail Steamers may he expected to arrive at Penang every alternate «Saturday, before daylight, suiting again not
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    The Straits Echo.
    82 4 I Jurtjce KitiHilei» ererj l>o<ly. and liwtice aloite.—j Hstablished Jnne 1st. 1903. ITiLliahnd daily (except. SiitHiayn.) AT TNI CRITERION PRESS, l.d„ No. 226-232, Beach SItahI, IVii:ui»j. PRIDE l»A I I.V, I .OCA I, ta itlimitii 1 OtJTSTATIONS iwu Kxt~i RAIL EDITION (I’ort VKm) r. •*aiii.E audkkns. Kc
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  • Current Topics.
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      Rubber.
      148 4 That the confident pre diction of the Echo that the price of line Para rubber would steadily advance was based upon trustworthy information is proved bv news just received by one of the leading European firms of I’enang in the form of a wire from London stating tiiat several
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      English.
      483 4 At the annual prise-giving at a school in Hongkong a tew days ago, His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong is reported to have addressed the pupils as follows Boys,—On this occasion I aui going to address a few remarks to you. and I will ask your masters to explain
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    The Kinta Races.
    1181 4 Final Notes and Selections. t From Ovr Own Correspondent.) Batu Gajah, 18 Feb.—The liuals were run off by the horses already here this j morning before a fair gathering of sports, including some of the ladies of Batu Gajah, who take a great »Jeal of interest in
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    Tin.
    256 4 London, 27 Jan. —The uuuket has been firm, the price of cash tin rising to ><£131 l‘2s. 6d., but closes lower at *£130 1 5s. February aud March delivery are about the same price as cash, while t hree mouths’ tin kept about 10s. and 12s 6d. below the
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    Was Port Arthur Sold?
    609 4 General Stoessel Interviewed Interviewed by a Times of Ceylon representative at Colombo th other day, Geueral Stoessel is reported to have stated he would not be interviewed. Then the reporter handed the Geueral a copy of the Times’ Peking correspondent's report on the fall of Port
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    A Big Failure.
    74 4 Singapore Firm’s Difficulties. A big Singapore Chinese firm is understood to be in difficulties over land and rice speculations. The amount stated to l>e involved varies from $1,040,000 to 81,160,00»» and the Chitties are, according to the Strait Times, hit to the extent of from $800 000
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    Counterfeit Notes.
    150 4 A Big Haul. Our Bukit Mcrtajain jt ports that ou the 15th iust?cliLlnsi*,>t /0l Coidan effected a very im porta ntwjk'JYfr’', forged Governmeut notes in his distflQjtt. Tt appears that at 1 o’clock on day last, the Inspector, accompanied some picked P C’s and ’tecs, dashed into an
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    The Chingay Procession.
    218 4 To-day's Route The chiugay ppicessiou starts at 1 p m. to day from Carnarvon Street and take? the following route: —Armenian St I’iltSf i China St., Pena- g St., Market St., Beat h Bridge St., Cecil St., Brick Kiln Rd p i;< LM-ive Sr Bridge Sr,. Nnordiu
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    The Indian Turf.
    412 4 Double ano Treble Event Betting Barred. I he following announcement has beeu tnade by the Caicutta Turf Club autliori- ties After the Racing Season 1904-1905 no <l<>uble or treble event betting will be allowel in the C.ilcu'ta and Tollvgnnge EnI closures. Any bookmaker infringing this rule will
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    The War.
    450 5 A Russian Retreat. (riiiftfiuui In/ /iVii/ec.i London. 17 Feb. Field Marshal Oyaiim reports that a portion of the Russian cavalry mentioned yesterday as having appeared thirty miles west of l.iaoyaug begun retreating northwards Ik*fore the Japanese reinforcements arrived, but the latter pursued them and inflicted sonic damage, enough
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The Revolt.
      719 5 A Glow at Autocracy. Grand Duke Sergius Assassinated (Echo Special.) London, 17 Feb.—A s the (L and Dukei Sergius was driving towards bis I'uluce in Moscow to-day ho was killed by Ib»* explosion of a bomb. Two men, who are iieiieved to have i thrown the bomb al
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      Parliament.
      340 5 The Tibet Expedition. by Uniter.) i.ondoii. If Feb.—The Rt. Hon. H. bt. J Hrodrick, Secretary of State for India, re plying in the House of Commons to the Rt Hon. J. Hrvce, Memiier for Alierdeen, said that, the cost, of the Tibet. Expedition was ,£812,730. ami had l>een charged
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      Legislative Council.
      85 5 Ntw Unofficial Members. {helm Special). •Singapore, 18 Feb.—Mr. John Ander- soli, ot Messrs Guthrie A Co., has been gazetted as an Inofficial Member of Council, and Mr. W. F. febelford. of Messrs Paterson. Simons has lie**ii siinil.irly appointed, donbll to net until the arrival of Mr. J.din Anderson.
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      Germany.
      71 5 German Rrince to Visit Orient i 1 heho Special.; Berlin, 17 Feb.—Prince Leopold, of Prussia, who is now on a visit to the Isa' sails tor the F.»r East, via Genoa. ;bv the Norddeutscli* r Lloyd line, and jwili probably visit Peking. The (ierman Navy Admiral von Tirpitz, tie*
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      Coursing.
      19 5 The Waterloo Cup. (Supplied by liniier. London. 18 Feb.—Pistol 11. l.as i>eat*ii Prince Plausible in tin Waterloo Cup.
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      Wreck.
      59 5 Loss of the Orizaba. (Suppl eil by Jte-hfer. London. 1 < Feb.—The (»i ienl Line oearner Orizaba is ashore to the south of Fremantle, at the mouth ot the Swan River in Western Australia, and will proha hi v Ivecome a. total wreck. A warship has gone 1 to
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      The Navy.
      25 5 The Submarine Disaster Sn"plied by Uniter.) London, 18 Feb.—Two more head have been recovered from the submnriue torpedoboat w hich exploded at Queenstown.
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      A Royal Betrothal.
      398 5 (Supplied by Renter.) Lmidoli. 17 Feb.— Duke Charles Edward. of Saxe-Coin ire and GoMm, ha** I teen formally liet ri*tl»ed to Princess Victoria Adelaide. of Holstein-Glukshurg. A Shanghai Times special' reads: Ji is reporled that tile plan of Admiral AU*r-4T (the Russian Minister of Marine) for llie
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    The Chinese Chambers of Commerce of Malaya
    425 5 Selangor Chambers Annbersary Celebrations. Las 1' featurday the Selangor Chinese Chamber of Commerce celebrated the first anniversary ..f its inception at its headquarters in the Federal capital. The function was as mteiv'tiiig as it was sin-cessful. ■is will be seen from our Correspondent's
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    Chinese Emigration.
    409 5 The Menace of the Rand. Thk straits Time- notes that. His Ex celiencv lie Viceroy of Canton remains firm •11 counteracting coolie emigration from hi'"Vuv inces to the Kami. Neither orders to tlie •ontrarv nor promi-e-. apparentiy.can move iiim. Tin. Viceroy, at the date of last uni I
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    STOP PRESS
    146 5 Be r li >» J-V'*— T press, i i f s t M, '’r ]lj tin; birskuwijii and (lie Novoin Vreiiiyu, is publisliine peacn arli.les. 11acticalIv no sympathy with the fear j l! tl,0 v, 1,1 u,, 3’ quarter for the murdered J Ora ml-Duke Sergius. Prince Leopold
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    Lawn Tennis.
    128 5 I'h k following i ios have been arranged for i ibis afternoon. Cha mpiomh ip. G. H. Cater v*. F. Hallifax Utijiniahed lie. Profttniwi Pain. J• E. Natlian and W. Peacock t>. H. A. Xeuhronuer and E. S. Haslam Unable Handicap. F. Goodrich and A. H. Ferguson ve.
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    The Chances of Peace.
    472 5 Heavy Premiums Being Pai O AT LeOYli’s Peace bo tween Russia and Japan at tin pic'cut time would disturb markets am result in losses to many people. In orde: to cover the risks of anv eventualitv higi premiums are being paid at Lloyd's. A large number
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      6 5 .SEE Wh it ea way’s Advertisement.
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      56 5 PARA RUBBER SEED. O KL>EKS booked for delivery from May ouwards. $3.50 p*r 1,000. Apply ti' ATan/okk, PATALINa ESTATE. Selauyor. 20-2-05 12 tm*. 120 WAN 'l ED. TWO »«h1 engrossing Clerk*. Test uiunmls (*f any) lo ascoiuj any appl eation*. A i ply to PBFSGRAVK A MATTHEWS, IS. Leach St
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      714 5 To-day’s Advertisements? PENANG HUNT CLUB. Animal General Meeting of the fcuang lluuf. Club will lie held mi luesdjiv, 1 he *JHr|, insl at 4 45 in the ham tvr of Commerce. lluxiite** I- Py |*ms the accounts t'ur 11HJ4. a l’re»iil<‘iit and Members <»f Committee. *1 (General. I wk JIU
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      742 6 >» X 09 2 s £3 0 u O to CO > S 3 P w H O 2 t)«)C -r. rT <£. V* iAv->o* ift*"- y ,> sW W?l* OHO*.UW? W. CORNFIELD. Graham Co.. Ld., N HD Tailoring, Outfitting, 3 and General Store 0 t 3 KGS to intimate
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    Plague Regulations in the Dutch Indies.
    438 7 Mk. H. Droeze, Consul General for llie Netlieiiauds-lmlics at Hongkong, writes to i Hongkong Telegraph uuder date 28th January: Lu continuance of my letter ol’ 2*>th iusf., N<*. Id*. I have the honour to inform you tliat to-day 1 received the following intormatioii concerning
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      1433 7 Dr. W. M ANSON. DENTAL SURGEON. Price Moderate, Consultation Free. RESIDING AT No. 17. Penan# Road, A tew doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 3 6 tilths. NOTICE. N. D. deSILVA, of Penang. Singapore, Perak, MANUFACTURING JEWELLER belaugor, and Sumatra. AND DEALER IN notice Photos enlarged, various sizes up
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      209 7 LEE CHYE DISPENSARY, >«« CM UN Alt VON street, PENANt*. Telephone Mo. gal. < Apen «lay awl ni<_ r l>t From <> n.in. 1«» it p.m., Prescriptions ».»>* Arcinstug v Prepartul. 56a LADIES GENTLEMEN ARE CORDIALLY IWITED lo come and inspect our specially ordered NEW GOODS. Helmets, Hats and Caps
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      1071 8 WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW Co.’s APENTA STOCK-TAKING. INSURANCES. JtHF. LONDON ASSURANCE CORPORATION. The opportunity of the Year during the month of FEBRUARY. We are offering our Entire Stock The best Natural Aperient Water. Bilious, Dyspeptic, Gouty, Constipated and Obese People incorporated by ROYAL CHARTER A.D. 1720. rp HE undersigned having l**en a
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