Straits Echo, 15 August 1905

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    34 1 Straits Echo !>AiLV CHRONICLE 01 EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY ST\TES, AND THE FAD EAST GENERALLY VOL. 3. $24 Per Annum, PfcNANG, TUESDAY, 16th AUGUST, 1906. Single Copy, 10 cents 18?.
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    Domestic Occurrences.
    84 1 Births. On the loth August, a: No. 15S Telok Ayer Street. Singapore. the wife of Ho Chin Hook, rtf a son. ()n the loth August. Ht Kandiuvr Kerhm Polfee Station. Singapore, at 7 p.m.. the wife of Inspector D. Sullivan, of a sou. Marriage. <>ii the lltfc July.
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    FIXTURES.
    40 1 To-i>ay. I• >lll !>«.', 7tli Moon. i'owu Baud, Golf Club, 8 to 7 p.IU. Opera India Zabba, King Street.lt p.m. To-morrow. ititli Jhiv, 7tli Moon Town Bond. Esplanade, G to 7 p. MI Opera Indra Zabba, King Street, 9 p.m.
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    THE MOON.
    30 1 O I* nil. Moon Aug. 15th 10.31 4 a m < Lost tpuii iet 23rd 1.9.8 p.m 0 New .M<«»ii 30th 8.13.4 p.m First Quarter .Sept. 0th 118.8 am.
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    HIGH WATER.
    44 1 For Week ending Monday. Aug. 21 AW. PM. Tuesday, 15th ...0.25 Wednesday. 1 Gth ...1.15 1 50 Tlensdav. 17th ...205 2 40 Friday, l8tli ...2.55 3.30 Sai iirdav, 1‘Jth ...3 45 4 20 Sunday, 20iii 4 35 5 Monday, 21st ...5.25 0.—
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    Prince and Princess Arisugawa.
    964 1 Arrival in Singapore. in is morning, says Friday’s Straits limes, their Imperial Highnesses Prince i and Princess Arisugawa of Japan arrived back in Singapore on their return to 1'okio after their trip to J Europe to represent the Emperor of Japan at the wedding of the
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    Chinese Students.
    280 1 A Remarkable Increase in Japan. Chinese students continue to reach Japan in ever-iucreasiug numbers. The Jiji says that scarcely a steamer brings less than a hundred, ami that three or four hundreds aio always waiting in .Shanghai for an opportunity to come. Looking bock to the beginnings of
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    EXCHANGE
    128 1 i KN(Ni), 15th Algusi j Hy cuurt**i/ <»' tii* i London Demand Bank 2 0' 4 months’sight Bank 2<L > i Credit 2 15 »> ■> Document uy .2 1,“, iOiliMilta. Demand Bank Ks 153 3 days’ sight Private 155 B Hiinar Denrm l Bank 153 3 days* sight
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    SHARES.
    218 1 BelatTiu Miuiug Co., Ld. 7. —sellers KersawaliGold MiuiugCo.. Ld. 12.— teller* Brieli Rubber Syndicate, laI.I 5 prein. buyers Bruseii Hydraulic Tin Mining Co., Ld 4.00 buyers Duff Developmeut Co. $B -seller* Fraser A N'eav.*, I, i JlOl. —sellers George Town Dispensaw J 25. buyers Ho war lit Erskiue, Ld
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    PRODUCE.
    176 1 Gold leaf 5 78-70 B. Pepper \V. Coast Jibs. s«»/,.) out of stork Wiiite Pepper 39 —sellers Tnuig Pepper season over Cloves (picked) out of season Mace 75 —tellers Mace Pickings 85. —buyers Nutmegs 1 Ids 351 safe* No. 1 0 10 MOM. Sugar 2 uo stock. Basket -Aj
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  • Shipping.
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      EXPECTED.
      56 1 1 'rsxt’/s Ayents Due Beeliu mu Singapore B &Uo. 17th Aug. Beueleucli Lomloii S.B&Co. 18th Beulawers London S. I &Co. 22ml Ben ven lie London 3. B.&Co. 25th Benartv Singapore S B «fcCo. 28th Sikl. Glasgow S B.i&Co. 31st Gllilzee Glasgow S. B.itUo. B1 St. Lot Ilian Gl 'SgOlV
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      SAILINGS.
      47 1 I essels For A'jentx Leaves Be<‘liu;iiui Colombo B.&Co. 1 18th Aug. Beucleucli pore S B.&Co I8tli Bei'lawers iSingapore S B iVCV 22u«l Benveniie Singapore S.BAtCo. 25th Beuarty Marseilles S B.tStCo. 28th Sikli Singapore S.B.ACo, 31st Gliazee Singapore S B.«fc o. .11 st (iOthian Singapore jS.B.&Co. list
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      MAILS DUE.
      12 1 Euglisli (Nubia) 17Hi Aug. China (Coromandel) liMli German Hoon) 22u<l
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      P. & O. SAILINGS.
      41 1 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. ft'TWAUD.v iioM KWiliDb, A uhia 17 .[no (.oruuutitUrl A tty. Simla Malta > Sept. Hxtra Service. OIITWARUf. lioM KWAIiD.'. Fera V 1 .1 no. Japan 'l7 Any. Poona ■> Sr/il. i Mat area 10 Sept. —Eur narticuiar» Puire
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      ARRIVALS.
      46 5 Rotorua, Hr. s.s. 555, Ldigard, loth Aug, Tongkah, 14th Aug, Gen., K. G. Co! C/OK.vklia, Hr. s.B. 141). Marris, 15th Aug, I)eli, 14tli Aug, Gen.. K. G. Co. Langkat, Hr. s.s. 149. Liddell, 1 tli Aug, Teluk Anson 14th A in/. G**n..— K G. Co.
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      DEPARTURES
      42 5 15th August, t A pear, tor Calcutta. Pundua. for Port Swetteuham, Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. Acay;/ee, for Port Swettenham A Malacca. lie A dele, tor Deli Pin Seny. for Port Swettenham, Kuala liUUipur and .Singapore, Lad;/ Weld, for Teluk Anson.
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      IN PORT.
      44 5 Rotorua, Hr. B.s. 555, Lingard, 15th Aug, Tougkah, 14th Aug, Gen., K G. Co. Cornelia, Hr. 8.8.194, Alarris, 15th Aug. Deli, 14th Aug, Gen.,- K. G. Co. Langkat, Hr. s.s. 149, Liddell. 15th Aug, Teluk Anson, 14th Aug, Gen., K G. Co.
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      MAILS CLOSE.
      107 5 Kok Rangoon—Per Fitzpatrick to-morrow, noon. Hatu Hahra —Per A*. Haleiei/n, to morrow, 1 p.m. Paugkalau Hraudau—Per Petrel, tomorrow, 1 p.m. Port Swettenhani Per Mar;/ Alter m, to-morrow, l p.m. A sail an Per Taw Tony to-morrow, 1 p.m Teluk Anson —Per Lanykat to-morrow. 2 p.m. Olehleh, Pulo Well
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      248 1 mm 05 I fc£t/ I M!258 r** <>r *e IH V gp ro OPERA INDRA ZARBA, The Prince of Wales Jawi Peranakan Theatrical Company. (Linde. Entirely New Management.) At King Street Theatrical Hall. To-night Tuesday, 15th August. I'Im* Company will stage the popular ami climuiug piece, Siti Mengerna. To-morrow, Wednesday,
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      19 1 STEA KNS' HEADACHE CURE can be obtained from all dispensaries. Gives iHsto.nt relief. Avoid imitations. Keep tin» Genuine bandy.
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      24 1 CHILDREN ARE THE SUNSHINE of the home. Steam Wine make» the buushiue brighter. A »pleudi«l touie for the little ones. So pleasant to take.
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      78 1 TIANG LEE Co, BASS’S ALE. ■s O ui ft o 0 •V JJOU .oSilMlil LB /itrfc/vrs. PRITCHARD k CO. Dressmaking AM) Millinery Department, «Just arrived. Choice Flowers, New Trimmed Paris and London Hats. French Brocaded Silks, Poplins de Chene, Satins Royales. French Muslins, Figured Delaines, New Prints, Fancy Zephyrs, Cambrics,
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  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
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      49 1 WEATHER. Thk following report is kindly supplied i»v the Si if n a I Director of Fort Cornwallis j P-in. a.id. hood. Yesterday To-day To-day Tli. ft* $g» l> ill Fhic» 'Toiiiiy X.W. X.K. South J lie nilnfail dunuj; the 24 hours ended *t it a.in. to-day was till.
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  • Obituary
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    18 1 Dkath. On the 2ml August, at Atlantic Citv. New Jersey. U.8.A.. William H eury Itav. formerly of Hongkong.
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    Modernity at Court.
    160 2 In response to the desire of their Majesties the Emperor and Empress Dowager to change a great many useless customs in the Imperial Palaces, says the writer of Native Notes in Ihe North China Daily News, a Chinese official is now in Tokio studying the curriculum of
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    Will it be Peace?
    128 2 Thk Peace Negotiations. Paris, July 15th.— 1 The Paris Journo! this morning publishes a dispatch from its correspondent at Tokio who s>ys that the general opinio» in the Japanese capital is that the peace negotiations, which are. it is considered, taking place .under the most favourable
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    The Indemnity Question.
    506 2 The Tokio correspondent of the Joni*al has interviewed Count Malzukata, ot tl.e Japanese Foreign Office, on the subject *4 the Peace Conference. With regard to the question of an indemnity Couut Malzukata declared that Russia was in jsoessioii <4 practically unlimited credit, aud il was altsurd for
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    NIEUWE DELI RACE CLUB. PROGRAMME FOR Autumn Meeting, 1905.
    567 2 Thursday, 14th: Saturday 16th; Monday 18th September FIRST DAY. Race I. The Maioen Plate. Value $300.—Distance 1 mile. Deli ExGriffins (maideits 14 lbs. allowance. Eu.v trance 815. Weight 60 K. G. (9.7st.) RACE II. Value $250 —A race for Autumn 1905
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      59 2 1 1 1« life worth living r in mv ask: “It is. the most replv. Tjiough some say “No, it is a task,” Without a reason why, ihe latter class. you understand, Their ailments do* endure, l’he tor liter —wise and liappv hand U*e Wood»’Great Pepperiniut Cure. Vtnanr I fIUTCIIAIiD
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      687 2 NOTICE. \N and after this date, all small advertisements intended for insertion in the Straits Echo must he paid for in advance. LIM SENG HOOI, 12th July, 1905. Managing Director. Government of British North Borneo. GOVERNMENT OF LABUAN. Revenue Farms for 1906, 1907, 1908. riIENDEKS will be received by the
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      918 2 notice. TUNKU SHAHABOUIMN, DECEASED. PURSUANT to Sect ion k> of the Couveva ucing ami Law of Property Ordiuauee 1886. Notice is lierehv giveu that all Creditors and other persons haviug anv claims or demands upon or against the Estate of Tuuku Shahaboodiu, deceased, who died ou the 21st day of
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      27 2 Jfeye’s Per/ecf Puri/ier. The best and most |>owerf:d -disinfectant extant. In 1 and 5 Gallon Drums apd in 40 Gallon Casks. Quotations on Application. Sandilands, Huttery Co.
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      418 2 LONDON DIRECTORY, CONTAINING over 2,000 pages of condensed commercial matter, enables enter* prising 1 traders throughout the Empire to keep in close touch with the trade of the Motherland. Besides being a complete commercial guide to London and its Suburbs, the London Directory contains lists of EXPORT MERCHANTS with the
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      1755 3 •J. HI. Co. INTENDED SAILINGS. British India Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. Expected Arrivals and Departure*. Mail Service. Outwards. Aug 1 17 s.s. Nubia connecting with 8.8. Himalaya 31 8.8. Simla do 8.8. India S«pt. 14 8.8. Chiuan do 8.8. Britannia 28 8.8. Coromandel do 8.8. Mongolia Homewards. Aug. 19 8.8.
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    The Straits Echo.
    144 4 j u»t !<•« ev#'7ood V. and justice alone.—K mer> on Established June Ist, 1903 Published daily (except Sun days.) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Lid., No. *2*26—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY LOP At r :l,,nu,u OUTSTATION PosUitfe Karr». MAIL KDITION <Toct Free) $l5 PAULK ADORBSS: Echo —Penang.”
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  • Current Topics.
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      Ourselves.
      181 4 It is always pleasant to have nice things said about one and better still to have them said to you, s»> we were exceedingly gratified to receive this morning from the head of one of the leading business firms in Penang a letter, which runs as follows 1 have
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      Japan in Corea
      226 4 Apropos of our telegrams to-day it is of interest to note that the Jiji >ays. that, having driven Ciiini out of V*rea as the result of the Japan-China war, the Japanese expected then uo»ition and itiHueiice in the |»M,itisula would remain resected and supreme titere permanently But.
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      Cures for Leprosy.
      1041 4 Following on the Reuter’s wire published yesterday stating that the Manila Hoard of Health reports that it is believed that a cure for leprosy has b» en discovered by means of the Routoeu rays, the following Simla social to the Rangoon Times—which isaconsider-1 able enlargement of the
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    THE TUCK NUPTIALS.
    1765 4 Dinner at the Parents’ Residence When it first leaked out that Dr. Tuck would soon enter the state of holy matrimony those who knew him least, and who had uo idea respecting his choice, jumped to the conclusion that we were in for another swell Chiuese marriage,
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    Feast of the Assumption.
    278 4 Thebe was a large attendance in the i Church of the Assumption this morning uu itlie occasion of the annual celebration of the Feast of the Assumption. The Eight K**v. Bishop Barillon conducted the service and celebrated Pontifical High Mass. The Bishop also confirmed one hundred
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      173 4 iffSHMii wn rft »m>iwn»ny-yii w imn Tirinirrrnrnrwinni g 1 n Ql oe. Occupies the Best Position in Penang. Fine Sea and Coast Views. W. I SARKIES BROTHERS, PROPRIETORS. I5c I :T: Grand Opening Night I The Moving Pictures Exhibition Coy. W ILL OPEN TO-NIGHT. TUESDAY. THE I5TH AUGUST 1905. AT
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      7 4 Sale now on at WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW Co.’S
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Russia.
      20 5 National Assembly Authorised. (Supplied by Reuter.) Berlin, 14th August. The Tsar has signed a manifesto appointing a National Assembly.
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      Anglo-French Entente.
      139 5 Good-bye to England. (Supplied by Renter.) Loudon, 15th August.—The French Heet lias left Portsmouth amidst a sceue of great enthusiasm. The reception of our French friends, which culminated iu the historic celebration at Westminster Hall, has created a profound impression iu France. Sincerest Satisfaction Loudon, 15th August.—M. Rouvier,
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      The King.
      19 5 Visit to Austria (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, Istli August King Edward lias gone to Marieubad iu Austria.
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      The Kaiser.
      27 5 A Message from the King, (Sujtjtlietl by Reuter.) Berliu, 14th August—King Edward’s Private Secretary, Mr. Dements Lord Kuollvs) is having a meeting with the Kaiser.
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      The Baltic.
      39 5 Visit of the British Fleet. (The OelaeiastUeher Lloyd Service.) Berliu, 14th August.—The British Government has asked jieruiission from the Germaudoveruiueut for the Biit ish Channel fleet to visit Swicemuude aud Neufahrwasser, on the Baltic coast of Prussia.
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      Norway and Sweden.
      42 5 Popularity of Disunion. I he matter her Loyds Service.) Berlin, I4th August.—The public vote bikeu iu Norway upon the questiou of the separation of Norway aud Sweden has resulted iu 236,921 votes being polled for separation and 112 against.
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      Spain.
      20 5 Famine Riots fierlm. 14th August.—Riot s have broken ">it iu the south of Spain on account of the hinine.
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      Cotton Crisis.
      35 5 A Compromise Sought, (Supplied by Renter.) Loudon, 15th August. The Lord Mayor daur.hester has arranged a confeieuce to «i the Town Hall to attempt to ,llr ange a compromise over the cotton crisis.
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      Cricket.
      55 5 The Fifth Test Match. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 15th August.—The Fifth Test ‘'***** began yesterday, in fine weather, on n'ood wipket. England won the toss for 1 titne succession and elected to brst. So far England has put together runs for seven wickets. Fry contributed uiagiiifj,,£|i£ j uc k
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      Arabia.
      31 5 Defeat of Yemen Rebels. (Supplied by Renter.) Loudon. 15th August.—Marshal Fe/.i reports that he has defeated the Yemen reliels (South-west Arabia) who were concentrating near Sevkelhamis, with great 1 _)8S.
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      Persia.
      51 5 British Activity. (The Ostasiatischer Lloyds s Service Berlin, 14th August.—lt is reported iu St. Petersburg that the Russian Ageut a*, Teheran states that a British scheme for the occuptiou of the Persian-Baluchistan bournlary has lieen formulated, and that strategic points will I** occupied for the construction of a telegraph
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    The War.
    58 5 Peace Negotiations. Japan’s Position in Corea. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 14th August.—The Peace Coutereuce on Saturday discussed the questiou of Japan’s preponderating positiou iu Corea, but came to no conclusion thereon. London, 15th August.— The Peace Plenipotentiaries reassembled yesterday and the clause of the Japauese demands regarding the
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    Chinese in the Straits.
    696 5 In his report for 1903 upon the Chinese Protectorates, Mr. Warren D. Barnes, Secretary for Chinese Affairs, states that the number of immigrants who arrived from ports iu Chiua was 204,790, being a reduction of 7 per cent, upon the figure for 1903, which were the
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    The States Turf.
    84 5 Perak Autumn Meeting* l irst Day. [Echo Special) Taiping, loth August.— Racing commenced in fine weather, with a record attendance. Following are results 1. The Maiden Plate. Faitli 1 The Shrew 2 Graud Duchess 3 Time, 1.52. "Won by a length. Tote, $14. A popular win. Archie
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    Under Rubber.
    699 5 The World s Acreage The Ceylon Observer gives the following estimate of the acreage under rubber in different parts of the world Countries. Extent. Countries. Extent. Acres. Acres. Ceylon 40,000 Rest of Central Malay Peuiusula3B.ooo America 2,000 Borneo 1,500 Natal 50 Java 0,000 Rhodesia 100 India A Burma
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    THE SHOW.
    1011 5 The Trade Exhibits. In a separate paviliou from the body of [the Show itself were situated the trade exhibits, and a very fine group they were Messrs. Pritchard Co., our local Stores,” made a grand display, which gave oue a capital idea of the extent of their large
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      8 5 Doors open 9 a.m at WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW Co.’s
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      268 5 To-day’s Advertisements. WANTED. PRIVATE tuition in German and Shorthand (Pitman’s). Apply to L. M. N.” 11-8-05 4insrt 53-3 c o Straits Echo. TO LET. X CTO. 80. LOVE LANE. Apply to GOH BOON KENG, 15-8-05 u.c. 545 If ridge Street. TO LET. 4 FURNISHED K*X)M. with board, XA ill good
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      414 5 central sales room. Important Auction Sale BY ORDER OE THE OFFICIAL ASSIGNEE OK AM. THK STOCK-IN-TR/3DE, OK Messrs. HIN LEE Co., in Bankruptcy. AT No 55, Beach Street, i 6th day's Sale, Wednesday, 16th August. At 11 a.m. 1000 Cases. Jeffrey's Lager Beer. Bulldog Stout I'ivoli IW>' Key >t*ii;t• t
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      1145 6 ARMOUR'S PROVISIONS. The best and always fresh. Sanditnnds. Buttery Co. A. EVENBKRG 56, Bishop Street. Goldsmith. Watchmaker and Repairer off Optical Instruments. Gramophones and other Musical 10-B*os Instruments. Sun* 580 Lim Sua Mo CHOP HENO MOH Sl Co., fAf Beach Street, t'enang. Khoo Buan Phuan CHOI’ Gim Seng Moh. 203,
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    Rubber Market.
    491 7 W k are indebted to Messrs. Lewis ami 1 eat for the following report of rubber sales dated London, 21st, Julv At the auctions to-day a larger selection than usual was offered, 80 packages consistjug of 5/ pkgs. Ceylon and 28 pkgs. Straits being catalogued. Tlieie was a
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    MARKET PRICES.
    163 7 Penang, I Jin August, 1005, Description. BtKt— ct(. Soup per catty 12 Koasl 26 Steaks 28 Ste*v or Curry .Meal 18 Rump Steak 28 Ox Tail each 30 Tougue 70 Feel 15 Heart 30 Liver 30 Pokk Pork per catty 32 Pig's Head 24 Feet 24 Tougue 28
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      797 7 TEOH JOO MENG, Chop SOON YANG. Telephonic No. 321 HAVING JUST RECEIVED A Portable Improved Wheel Rubbering Machine is uow prepared to undertake promptly repairs of old rubber-tyred wheels which are guaranteed to give satisfaction. Nos. 178, 180 182 Penang Road. PENANG. Established 1875. For Sale Carriages. DEVOTES special attention
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      750 8 HELD BUCK. wiimwm ANNUAL SALE 1 ki mm Catalogues, Designs and Estimates free on application to lUTIEHEACI BROTHERS CO. MACHINERY DEPARTMENT, SOLE AGENTS. 9 THEAN CHEE Co., (ESTABLISHED 1858.) Genera/ Store Keepers, Ship Chandlers, Outfitters Government Contractors, etc,, etc, L HATS and HELMETS. ti m Tropica! Helmets S ngle a
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