Straits Echo, 13 April 1905

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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. 3. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, THURSDAY, 13th APRIL, 1905. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 83.
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    Domestic Occurrences.
    40 1 Makria ge. Oi 2l*t March, at Holy Trinity Church. North Ormegby, Middlesbrough. by iter. W. T. LawMm, \Vm.. Robertson Loudon, Strathhungo, Glasgow, chief engineer, B. I. S. N. Co., to Nellie, fourth daughter of Alfred Jobson. No. Ormesbv.
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    HIGH WATER.
    43 1 For Week ending Wednesday. Apr. 19, 1905 AM PM. Thursday, 13th 6.50 7.15 Friday, 14th 7.40 8.05 Situr*lav, 15th 8.30 8.55 S liiday,l6th 9.20 945 M »nday, 17th 10.10 10 35 Tuesday, 18th ..11. 1125 We Inesdav, 19th ...11.50 0 15
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    THE MOON.
    27 1 First Quarter... Apr. 13th 4.36.7 a m O Full Moon I9tl; 8.33.2 p.m LaMicQmtrier «26th 68 9 p.m O New .Moon May 4th 10.45.1 p.m
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    P & O. SAILINGS.
    42 1 P O. SAILINGS. Mail Sen ice. Outwards. Homewards Malta 'J7 Apr Nubia /5 Apr ll'fjiytifl. r ,jl May j Simla 29 fcitra Service. Outwards. Homewards. Socotra 18 Apr. Manila Hi Apr Palermo 'i May. Ceylon 5 May For particulars See Page 3.
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    FIXTURES.
    25 1 To- DA V 9th Day, 3rd Moon. loavh Hand, Golf Club, 6 p.m 1 O-MOKKOAV. 10th Day, 3rd Moon. Town Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m.
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    MAILS DUE.
    51 1 Indian Thongwa 15th Apr. China (Nubia) 15th German (boon) 18th Chiua (P. Heinrich) 19th 1 hk extra P. «.V O. steamer Socotra, having left Suez at evening ou Saturday, Ist instant, is exjiecled to arrive here at* daylight ou Wednesday 19th instant, and will"leave for Singapore, China and
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    New Japanese Battleship.
    189 1 The Kashima, the battleship built by Armstrong’s at ElsAvick for the Japanese Government, was successfully launched ou 22ud ult. It was commenced last, March, and is the third first-class battleship, ami the tenth war vessel constructed hy Armstrong’s for Japan. The displacement is sixteen thousand aud four
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    Daring Escape.
    487 1 Prisoners Break from Singapore Police Court. An exceedingly daring escape of prisoners from the Police Court lock-up took place jat Singapore on Thursday, when all ilie prisoners in the Second Court lock-up go» away. From what can be gathered of the affair, says the Free Press, it appears
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    Items of Interest.
    764 1 k N ice Admiral Sir A. Moore is appointed 3 Second in Command of the Channel Fleet J Jq^r-Admiral W. Hamilton, Second in Command of the Atlantic Fleet aud Cap--3 tarn C. Iveppel, Commodore iu Command His Majesty’s yachts. r the Municipality of Veuice has affixed a
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    EXCHANGE.
    120 1 Pknano, 13th April. (by eourteuy of the Chartered Hank London Demand Batik ..1/11$ 4 months’ sight Jta.uk ...1/11'^ 3 Credit 1 111 3 Documentary ...Dlljj Calcutta. Demand Bank Us. 1161 3 days’ sight Private 118$ Bombay, Demand Bank 146.1 3 days’ sight Private i-18.1 Madras. Demand Bank 146} 3
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    SHARES
    213 1 IWsawaiiGold Mme L.i. > 1 1. tnilre liaub Australian Gold .Mining Co.. Ini !f 5. wan. Kedjang Lebong G<*hi Mining C«»., r<d 525»f. buyer .KadanaGold Mining» ?o„Lid fully fsiid 10. Bnineii Tin Aiming Co.. Ld > 375 Karaugau'L'iu Mining Co. 4 9. teller* KililaTiu Mines Lbl 10 s» >
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    PRODUCE.
    177 1 teat 7s I». ’epjiei (W. Coast t out of rtotic While Pepper S 37! rales lYaug Pepjier, 8 20.— gale* Cloves (picked) out if reason Mace HO gelt erg Mace Pickings 70. —Hellers Nutmegs 11 Os 35; sales N»». I fi 10 Hunt Sugar 2 no stock. Basket 0.50
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      75 1 Chusa.v Hr. s.s. 2,»62, Kenriek, 13th Apr Coloiulio, 7t.li Apr,, Gen.,—P. AO. j Unity, Nor. .s.s. 930, Hausen, 12th Apr., Rangoon, 9th Apr, Gen..-- K. G. Co. Jamkt Nicoli., Hr. s.s. 476, Nicliol, Jotli Apr, Mouluieiu. 9th A or., Gen., K G Co. r. Mbnzkll, G«r. s.s. 984, Schauberg,
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      IN PORT.
      45 1 Janki Nloot,i,, Hr. s.s. 476, Nicliol, 13th Apr., Mouluiem, 9th Apr., Geti., K. G. Co. Valkntyn, Dut. s.s. 238, deßos. 18th Apr., Bajan, 12th Apr Gen.,—H. L. «ft Co. Unity, Nor. s.s. I*3o, Hansen, 12th Apr., Rangoon, 9th Apr., Gen., K. G. 00.
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      DEPARTURES.
      49 1 13th April. Cornelia, lor Deli. Rotorua, lor Tougkali. Jiu Ho, for Luugkal. Can-on, for Paiigkor and I'eluk Anson. Un Pent/. for Herbs ami Selul. F< yln (j Full, tor I’orl Weld and Taipiug. Hedtriz Menzetl, lor Singapore. Shanghai and Yokohama. denial loch, for Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy.
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      EXPECTED.
      55 1 1 'ettjftj* T'nmi l)uc niii'j Calcu! fa A. A. A.(Jo. 14th Apr. C A p ar -Singapore A. A. A.Co. 14th W itiliMia •Singapore K(»*o. 17th Bremen B.M.ACo. 18th 6< »cot ra Suez K.G.&Co. 19th 1*. Heinrich Singapore BM.&Co. 19th Beugloe Singapore S.B.&Co. 20th Beninolir IjOluloll •S.B.AtJo. Ix'iilnnioinl ILoikIuii
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      SAILINGS.
      75 1 1 Hf/s For j .4 >ji nf bract* 1 ’S i 1 1 i •Minr-ip'-ii** .\<V 1 *i li Apr A UM I '.i It.-ni i i A A •1 r, b liooli >ni_i i| <tn1! M A T w .!i Si il j .1 •blJJ.IJ» »IV t; a(v
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      MAILS CLOSE.
      147 1 Kok A Lilian IVr 7'«» te'Uou'j, to-morrow, 1 p.m. l raug A Pang Nga Per l)ell, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Milie, T. Semawe, Segli and Uleiileli—Per Peyu, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Pori S wet ten ham and Singapore—Per Avajyee to-morrow, 2 p.m. Pori Swetlenhain Malacca—Per Perak, to-morrow, 2 p.m. A
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      26 1 MARTYN Co. -0 i*' V* WHISKIES. Robert Porter Co.’s BOTTLINGS BULLDOG w Ci* i- ALE Am s I SOLE AGENTS: GUTHRIE Go., Ltd., 91 PENANG. ii
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      14 1 Penang. EASTERN ORIENTAL HOTEL UNBQUALT.KI) KOI; Situation. Comfort and Catering. SARKIES BROTHERS, ISo Proprietors.
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      39 1 STEARNS’ WJNK, for nil wasting diseases. JI- imiviws weight.. Consumptives find it doe* jood. Can l.<e Uiken all seasons. NOBELS’ EXPLOSIVES Co., Lid,. GLASGOW. BLASTING GELATINE, GELIGNITE DETONATORS, FUSES AND ELECTRIC BLASTING APPARATUS. Sandilands Rulterv Co. Stole Importer* Penang.
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      16 1 STEAKNS' WINE will bring back the lost strength au«J vigor, but be sure it is Wine.
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      28 1 GOLOENBEfiG ZEITLIN. 0 tienuine Pilsener Beer. AGENTS FOR LLOYD'S. National Bank of China, Limited. National Bank of India, Ltd. Insurance effected against all risks. Sandilands, Buttery 6t Co.
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  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
  • Obituary
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    39 1 Death. On 18 March, at 26, The Boltons. South Kensington, Sir E. F. Alford. Knt.. aged 54. On 10th March, at 42 Herriet Street, Pollokshield*. Glasgow. Janies Foster, engineer (Messrs. Fullerton. Hodgart A Barclay. Ltd), and late of Java.
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    Tin Competition.
    757 2 Straits and Cornwall Rivalry. Asa sequel of the reeeut speech by Mr. Arthur Strauss, at the half-yearly meet ini' of the Doleoath Mining Co., iu Cornwall—aud which we reproduced from t lie Cornish Rost—the following letter appears iu the Milling Journal:— Sir, —i leel greatly Haltered l»v your
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      56 2 Kennedy Co. AGENTS FOR T. Clifford Wilkinson’s tjlnsjln ?6.50 per Case of 4S Tints >7.00 per Case of 100. Wm. Younger Co., Ltd., MONK BRAND ALE and STOUT IN BOTTLE AND IN BULK. Caldbeck, Macgregor &Co.'s WINES and SPIRITS. Club Whisky, Exshaw’s Brandy, Bollinger Champagne, Irroy Champagne, Kupper*s Beer and
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      1665 2 For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. riIHK Steamship Waihora Captain W. Jl Brown, will leave for the above ports, ou Wednesday, the 19th mst., at 4 p.m. For Freight or Passage, apply to KOE GUAN Go., 10-4-O. r > 25*2 (Mr ners. Accelerated Service to Rangoon. E 3 KG INN
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      2041 3 p. o. i 95 5 \lf* Expected Arrival* and Departure* Mail Bervieo. Outwards. \prii lii M.ri. (Jhusan connecting with x.x. Himalaya 27 8.8. Malta do *.s. India May 11 s.B. Beiujal do 8.8. Britannia 25 8.8. Nubia do 8.8. Mongolia Homewards. April IS 8.8. Nubia de 29 8.8. Simla do
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    The Straits Echo.
    111 4 Ja*Ur« MiMwHM Mfryboily, mml tn«Uc« Kl<me.— Rstablisheri June Ist, lINKI V'nblioliwl ilxily (except Stin.Uv*. I CRITERION PRESS, Ed., No. 22ti—232. ItemTi Sliwi. PRICK; I'AIIV. l.tH'M. $24 i'**i .iii>iiiiii OUTBTATIONS I’uetaKP Extra MAIE KIMTION MWt Elf* I s'i 'A 1(1.K ADORES* I: c li —P e ii a
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  • Current Topics.
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      “Squeeze Pidgin.”
      259 4 That the contractors for the supply of stores for the South African war made a good thing out of their dealings is shown by the long series of War Office scandals which have come to light as the result of the official reiH>rt on South African war expenditure,
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      Condiments.
      1286 4 The man who returns to England after a long residence in the East is gen- erally depicted in literature and upon the stage as hopelessly ruined by an over-indulgence in pungent condiment*. The Indian liver has come to l>e a household word in England. On tinsubject of sauces and
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    Penang Golf Club.
    876 4 A rt.AM (Oi ten players) is coming from Perak at E.ister ami a friendly match will l>e played on the morning of 23rd iostaut. Members wishing to plav will oblige the Hou. Secretary by sending iu their names as early as possible. A Cup (to l>e named
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    Chinese Coolies in South Africa.
    266 4 l.v the House of Commons on oo.u Mr. H. Samuel asked tlie Secret ir"v f U Colonies wlietberthe Viceroy of c' t f r th again forbidden tlie enlistment in h hid ince of coolies for the Rand if so, if he would state what
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    Tin Market.
    595 4 Lon lion, 21 March.—'The market was firm all tlie week, holders of tin increasing then miuiugs both of “spot” aud “forward” but the business done was not lar«'e as importers lmd nothing to otter, prices show an advance of £l for “spot,” bu’ forward” delivery has remained stations,
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    THE WAR.
    148 5 NAVAL BATTLE. FOUGHT NEAR MAS. AWAITING DETAILS. (Echo Special.) Berlin, 18 April.—The Amsterdam Haudelsbad correspondent reports that a naval battle between the Russian and Japanese fleets has been fought near the Anambas Group of Islands, east of the Malay Peninsula. Details of the engagement have not yet been
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Tsar’s Armada.
      198 5 Seven Battleships Sighted. In Regular Track of Shipping. Sailing: Northwards. (Echo /Special.) Singapore, 13 April (11.45 a.m.) The British armoured cruisers Sutlej and Ipliigenia arrived iiere yesterday evening, having steamed at a rate of 1 7 knots per hour from Hongkong. They report having sighted the Balticsquadron, including
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      Our Japanese Allies.
      199 5 Chamberlain's Views Sti/iyUt'd by Renter.) Loudon, 13 April. —Tin» fit. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, m.p,. «peaking iit the Liberal Union Club in London yesterday evening, said that flit! conclusion he had come to «at that the jFJrito Japanese Alliance required both foresight ami courage, ami a readme** to
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      The Earthquake.
      57 5 Twenty Thousand Lives Lost. (Supplied Inf Reuter.) Loudon. 13 April.— The total loss of lite caused by the earthquakes in India is reported to amount to tweuty thousand. Acknowledging French Condolences. King Edward has telegraphed his warm acknowledgments of the vote of sympathv sent by the Municipal Council
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      Russian Revolt.
      80 5 Barristers as Reformers. Democratic Constitution Demanded. (Supplied by Reuter London, 13 April.—A remarkable Cougress of barristers from aH parts of Russia has l>een held in St. Petersburg and, despite interruptions on the part of the police authorities, adopted resolutions to disseminate reforming ideas to educate the jieople, and
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      Moroccan Muddle.
      37 5 German Mission Confirmed (Supplied by Rtuter.) Loudon, 13 April.—The report that a special mission is to l>e undertaken bv Count Tatterbacli to Fez, to arrange a commercial treaty on behalf of Germany, is officially confirmed.
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      Crete Crisis.
      82 5 Stirring Scenes at Canea. f Supplied by Reuter.) London. 12 April.—The British cruiser Juno, with its detachments of British, French, and Italian troops, has returned to Cauea from Selino (whither it had gone to quell disturbances) and landed twelve prisoners. A huge crowd followed the prisoners to the
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      Colourphobia.
      81 5 Anti-Asiatic Agitation (Supplied by Reuter.) Ijoihlou, 13 April.—The white population is forcibly resisting the introduction of Chinese an<l Japanese lalmurers in the valley of the Salmon river, British Columbia. The police authorities are protecting the Orientals and trouble is feared. Protest to Premier. The Japauese Consul at Ottawa lias
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      Kaiser’s Tour.
      29 5 W. (corned at Corfu. (Echo Special.) Berlin, Id April.—Tin» Kaiser and the Royal Family have arrived at Corfu, in Greece, where they received a most cordial welcome.
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      King and Queen.
      27 5 Arrival at Majorca (Supplied by Renter lamdon. 13 Apiil.—His Majesty Kiug Kdward and Her Majesty Queen Alexandra have arrived at Majorca (Balearic Islands, Mc»literraueau.)
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      Party Politics.
      35 5 Government Majority at Twelve. (Supplied by Reuter.) I,.union. 12 April.—On a motion in the House of Commons relating to education in Belaud, the Government majority, on a division lining called, fell to twelve.
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      British Finance.
      57 5 To Reduce the Debt. {Sejn'lied by Renter Loudon, 13 April—ln connection with the scheme foreshadowed iu the Budget tor reducing the floating debt, tenders are being invited for jfcIO.OOO.OOO exchequer Isolds at 2* j:er cent, interest, whereof one million will lie redeemable yearly. 'The issue will replace the
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      Brito-French Entente
      63 5 French Fetes for Fleet. Extraordinary Preparations (Supplied by Renter.) London, 12 April.— Extraordinarily ex tensive preparations are lieing made at Brest for the reception of the British Fleet on the occasion of its visit to France. The Municipal Council has voted unlimited credit for entertainments of va> ious
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      Fiscalitis.
      139 5 Coming Colonial Conference. Lansdowne Defines its Scope l (Supplied by Reuter). London, 12 April.—ln the course of a debate in the House of Lords on the Colonial Conference to lie held next year. Lord Lausdowue, Minister of State for F oreign Affaiis, said that it would lie idle to
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    NOTES ON NEWS.
    1591 5 Rio Strait, in which five warships (probably the Dutch squadron) have been sighted, lies lietweeu Bintaug Island on the east and Ballam. Rain pang, and Galoug Islands on the west, aud communicates on the north with Singapore Strait. The news received to-day, aud published elsewhere, that a
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      STRAITS SETTLEMENTS ASSOCIATION.
      306 5 To Tii k Editor of tiir Strait» Et ho. Sir lf llie oliject of the proposed Branch of the Straits Settlements Association is solely to deal with questions affecting the welfare of the Straits Settlements us (i whole, then I doubt verv much its necessity, liecause questions
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    A CORRECTION.
    160 5 To iu>, Editor or run Strait* E.ho. Hear Sir, —The following is a portion of a telegram as it app ‘are I in vour last night s issue Berlin 12 April -The Herman Imperial loan of 300,0'*0,000 marks (about .£037.000) for internal works lias been fifteen times oversubscribed.
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    Selangor Chinese Literary and Debating Society.
    305 5 From ijnr Omit Correspondent.) Kuai.a Lumpur. 9th April.—Notwithstanding (lie unfavourable weather on tin* night of the Bth instaut, a meeting of members of the above Society was convened at Loke Hall, to listen to the address of Mr. I). A. G. Heaumout, on "The
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    Passengers.
    58 5 InwHird Per Chiisau, from London Gapt. Covsh. From Marseilles: Mr. T. P. Waiter, Mr. W. U. L. Shank, Mr. L. Girand, Mr. If. W. Firmstoiie. From Colombo Mr. K. Friedrich, Mr. Paget. On hr 11 rd —Per Chusau, for Singapore Mr. W. W. Gawler, Mr. A. H. Ohilvers, Mr.
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    STOP PRESS
    38 5 i* r fortliß pnliliciilim nt netwarov- ftr 0*« 'lay new» ha» been imp.*.-.! tiignpure, 13 April. Geruian collier I Hindoo released agrees deliver cargo of coals through British <’>>usul at •Sail guti sails to-day. —Echo Special.
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      1062 6 NOTE. Dunville’s 3 Crown Whisky Go rD o n a 9 tfcr cr o 2 a N in < (S r. Wv o n rrr o a m 75 On r 2fD?!rO O T -j C/> s?cs?p S\ N fi 1 2 T.«* i r a •v '/3 now made
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      1174 7 Graham Co., Ld., 4 Beach Street Penang. Dr. W. MANSON. DENTAL SURGEON. Price Moderate, Consultation Free. KKBIDINQ AT So. 17, Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 65c 6 mt.h* PERFUMERY JUST RECEIVED rtfe Consignment FROM COLGATE CO., tli© well-known Manufacturers Including Cashmere Bouquet, White Kose,
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      1456 8 TOMMY, LMDIAW Ss M fiREIT SUE COMMENCING MONDAY NEXT WILL BE HELD IN THE NEW PREMISES Nos. Ba, 8b 10, Beach Street, Penang Entire Stock to be Cleared. DOORS OPEN FROM 9 AM. TO 4 PM. N. M. M. Mohamed! Maideen Bros. No. 23, Chulia Street. General Suppliers to Ladies,
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