Straits Echo, 31 January 1906

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  • Title Section
    Masthead
    36 1 Straits Echo I>AILV CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL 4. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, 3 i*t JANUARY, 1906. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 'Z\
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      1054 1 Corkscrew Brand. The Best Beer on the Market. Tv Light, Sparkling and Refreshing. SOLO BY ALL LEADING SHOPS BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Paid-up-Ca pital Reserve Fund— Capital Paid lip Reserve Fund Reserve Liability of Proprietors A! Hi k >,OOO A‘B7s,o<><> Sterling Reserve
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      17 1 tiang LEE Co. TT DO C/3 C/3 Si v: m xs> ir, ir> i* uu M>££: AGENTS
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    Why there can be no Anglo-American Alliance.
    814 2 (By AnoLO-Pohtkna in Sydney Time*.) England, said Mr. Higgins, k c. the other day, desired an alliance with the United. States intieli more than ot.e with Japan, but the Irish vote would prevent her ever getting it until Home Rule was conceded. He
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      115 2 The only Cough Medicine free fmu poison. The IMiaruiacy Hoard of New South Wales, Australia, had an analysis made ol all the medicines that were sold on the tnaiket. Out of the entire list lliev found onlv one that they declared was entirely free from all poisons. This exception was
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      505 2 NOTICE ON and after this date, all small advertisements intended for insertion in the Straits Echo must be paid for in advance. LIM SENG *****. 12t h July 11 05. Mtragirg Dine or NOTICE. rpil F visual monthly sale of Pawnbrokers’ J. forfeited pledges for sums exceeding 810 will l*e
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      1863 2 It doesn’t pay to allow your linen to be rubbed and banned to tatters upon rough stones. Insist upon SunSioht oap being used in the Sunlight Way, and you will save money. Full directions are Riven upon the wrapper round each tablet. It always pays to use Sunlight Soap. WANTED
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVAL
      17 3 Mary AU'TiN, Br. h.h. 121, Campliell, Will Jail., Port Swetteniiam. 21*ili Jan. <ieu., K. (i. Co.
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      DEPARTURES
      46 3 -1 >i January Mur;/ Aha'iu, lor Port Swotleuliam. Lout/hot. for Teluk Anson. Sotfond. for Rangoon. H Halew;/u. for Pangkor. tflmlnrret for (J. Join Im» ami In icmin FI if tng hraijDii, for Port Weld ami Taiping. long (Jim;/ I n, for Rain Balira ami Aiialiaii.
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    EXPECTED.
    41 3 1 *>>#'/> /'Vomi A iff'nt.Due Silesia Haiiiltiiro i:.M a Co onl Keh. Bris^avia China KM A Co onl l’..U 1 jiui' Singapore W.MACo. JJnl Bein'l«*e 1 >**li of London S.B.ACo. l'Jlli Kelly (ilusyow S B ACo. 1‘Jtli lieneleiicll IjOImIoII S.BACo. 2<>tli
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    SAILINGS.
    38 3 1 *‘*f*4>l A'ifn In 1'fires Silesia "siiijfii pore ll.M.&Co. 3rd Kel» f *i is«ravia OoIoihIk» IJ.M .&Co. 3rd l*.ik Liug Liverpool VV.M A Co. 3rd 1 ’«••liyioe l>en o|' Sinya|M>re S.B.ACo. Kelly Siugapoie S.li.&Co. IJeucleuch Singapore S.H.ACo.
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    74 3 Kok Deli—Per Avagyee, to-morrow. p.m. Pa l gkalaii Rrandau—Per Cornrlia, tomorrow. I p.m Rangoon Per l Vaihora, 10-myrrow, 2 p.m. Singapore, China A Japan—Per Dongola, to morrow, 5 p.m. I'ongkali, Kopali, Kenoug, Victoria Point, Mergui,Tavov A Moulmein—l *er Omopere, 2nd proximo, 1 p.m. Port, Swetteniiam A Malacca—Per Perak,
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      810 3 m <» 8. N. Co. INTENDED SAILINGS. I British liulia Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. Intended to Sail. For Mr,peeled Arrivaln ana. I)epn rtures. Mail Service. Outwards l>b. 1 s.s. Dongola counectiug with do s.s. Mongolia 15 8.8. Delia do 8.8. Mooltan Mar. I 8.8. Oceana do h.B. Marmora 15 8.8.
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      341 3 (SHippi n;g.) Haniburg-Amerjka Linie, Hamburg. I he Stramers of ihis Company maintain a Regular Service Oittwari»* —Betivwii Hamburg. Bremen. Antwerp, Rotterdam, Reuang, Singapore, Hongkong, Yokohama an.l K<>l*\ Homrwaiiw Betweeu Japan. < Jlmia. the Strait», Colombo, Havre ami Hamburg. 'V.v PASSENGER STEAMERS. i >UT W A R I >S. HOMEW A
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      185 3 NOTICE. Straits Stka- i Company. Ltd., f HK s. s. Lady Weld goes to ItocL on X February Ist, for the usual survey. :U "1 will replaced by the s. s. llenlung of iU (lamiuny until further notice. Kirony On C Atjenh, 77u, Jleaeh i>r. 29 106 dts 5H For
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    The Straits Echo.
    127 4 Justice body and justice atone.— Rm>v*oH Kstablislied June Ist, 1903. t’iit«li«h<Ht'daily (except Sunday*».) AT Till CRITERION PRESS, Lt*l., No. 22<»—232, beach Str»**»t. PRICK: DAILY LOCAI $2» Il*** r anniin. OUTHTATIONS IW.-IK** Kxrra. MAII. KI»ITH*N I I’nsl Keel $l5 C A Itl.K AIHIRKSS: Echo —Penang.” Toloplion*» N*>. Iss
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  • Current Topics.
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      Japan's Wealth.
      174 4 The well known j>olitician, Mr. Takahashi Hiileonii, lias recently made public the results of an independent investigation into tiie wealth of Japan. In publishing his estimate, he jKtints out that tiie totals hitherto given l»v statistical experts and officials vary fromveu 8.000.000,000 toyen 12,000,U00. 000. [hi' serious disparity
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      The Liberals and Shipping.
      321 4 Can it be that the day has come at last. asks the Liverpool representative of the •Slupl’imj World, when an attentive and sympathetic ear will lie given to the many grievances of shipowners bv the Hoard of Trade, and that instead of Royal Commissions, Committees of
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    Holiday.
    42 4 To-morrow I •♦•in*; a public holiday, iu honour of the visit of Prince Ait.hur of i Connaught, (here will lie no issue of the i Straits Echo. The Money Order Braucli and Savings Bank of the Post Office will lie closed.
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    Prince Arthur's Visit.
    132 4 The following is the programme for the reception of Prince Arthur of Couuaugbt to-morrow Kkcki'Tlon on Wharf. Portion of Wharf covered in and decorated by Master Attendant and Staff. Guard of Honour, Malay States Guides I Corporal. 2 Native Officers and PH» men Presentation. Heads of Departments
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    Madame Bassett’s Concert.
    634 4 A Great Success. It was only to be expected that Madame Bassett’s concert would prove successful from every point of view and those who attended it last evening were not disappointed. The concert hall at the Institute was most comfortable, with its cooling electric i fans and
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    Currency Bill.
    368 4 The Amending Ordinance Following is the text of the Bill nt with by His Excellency the Governor t t j-ecial meeting of the Legislative G 0 •ii Monday It is hereby enacted by the Governor of »1,. slraita Settlements with the mi vice andccons Ults U lt >f
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    Savages that wear Queues.
    703 4 Fierce Tribe Described bv Mr. Bainbridge. Shearing of savage races Mr. Oliver Baiabridge, who liasearned the sobriquet of Explorer of odd places,” said—“ Few iudeed are the races ye f uucouquered bv the white man fewer still are those that opeulv defy him aud of whose
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      136 4 JONES BURTON Co. Brass and Gunmecal Steam and Water Fittings, Brass Cocks and Valves OF (*LL SIZES. B. F. STURTEVANT Co. Improved Stationary and Portable Forges, Blowers, Exhausters, etc., etc. Full stock of the above in hand. Particulars and Prices from EUTTENBACH BROTHERS St Co. MACHINERY DEPARTMENT, SOLE AGENTS. igS
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      71 4 Better than a Plaster. A piece of ill lint'I dampened with Chamlierlaiu s I *.11 n Halm ami Ixniml nu t lie affected parts, is lietter than a p'aster for a lame hack ami for pains in 1!;e side or chest. I’ain Halm has no superior as a liniment for
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      8 4 I‘«h' Chronic Cli**st Complaint*. WuoiIr <'uih ls. »h|
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      10 4 H<>i all internal eomplainta tafc*' <Tieat Pepper limit (“lire. -<*> tents,
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      DENMARK.
      146 5 Kin}* Christian's IK>ath Snjiplied by U enter.) Lomlou, ;{()th Jau.—lt was u.t until 2 no pm. that Kills' Christian was sutticientiv indisposed t«> retire to U;«l. Oulv the Dow-a«,'er-Empress of Russia and Prince Hans were preseut at the end, the other inemliers of the Royal Family arriving too late.
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      King Edward.
      39 5 The Opening of Parliament (The o»t<i*i<iti*r./i>r Lloyd Service) Berlin, 31st Jau. —The rumours of the indisposition of King Edward are itiicouti lined. (Supplied l>y llenter.) London, olst Jan King Edward will "p‘ti Parliament with a modified ceremonial.
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      Russia.
      24 5 Another Assassination (Supplied by Itenler.) London, 30th Jan.—General Griaxuoff, the Chief of the Viceroy’s Staff, has l>eeu killed by a bomb at Tiffis.
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      Greece.
      61 5 The New Policy (Supplied by llenter.) Loudon. 301 ii Jan.— -M. Theotokis has announced in the Chamber that the programme ot the New Creek Cabinet includes large administrative reforms, the reduction of military service to one year and the reduction of the effective aimy on a peace tooting bv
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      Germany.
      40 5 The German American Treaty. -—1 r \'hc Oefasiatischer Lloyd'*” Service.) Merlin, :|lst Jau.—lt being impossible to poqdude 4 commercial treaty between Germany and the Uuited rotates at preseut, it provisory treaty for ope year is likelv to he made.
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      Morocco.
      30 5 The Conference (The OelnifinUtchcr Lloyd V' Service.) Berlin, 31s( Jan —The Paris Temp* foresees that the Algeciras Conference will result in the preservation of the status <pio in Morocco.
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      Spain.
      43 5 The King’s Bride, Sn/'i>lif<l h;/ Renter.) London, Mist. Jan. —Tiie Spanish press pays a tribute to P-iucess Kna's physical ami iutellectiial at la iuuients ami hopes that her marriage with l\iug Alfonso will infuse sweetness into the bitterness of Spanish uatioual life
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      India.
      25 5 The Famine. (Supplied hi/ Renter.) iioudon, Mist Jan.—The famine is increasing iu India, no less than 170,021 jiersons now being on the relief works.
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      The Jews.
      48 5 The Mooted Colony. (Supplied by Itni/cr.) I,<.nilou, Mist Jau.— land Klgin has written to Mr. Zangwill promising that lie will give the most careful and sympathetic attention to aiiy scheme fo the plautmg of a Jewish Colony in some un«x*cupied part of the Km pi re.
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      Latest News.
      143 5 (Echo Special.) Singapore, Mist Jim The Strait# Time# states that the Straits Government, previous to fixing the dollar, tried to buy dJloo,o<Ht at 2 4:'. The negotiations failed, ihe bankers refusing to sell. l’he Time* describes the action as a tour de finance. The merchants are satisfied at
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    The Straits Turf.
    2071 5 1‘cuung January Meetin if. FIRST DAY, TUESDAY. 30.ii JAN s Tiie Clerk of the Weather was particular lv kind and held off ev«n the afternoon I shower, so that Lie day s raciny was carried *oi in jierteet weather A cool breeze blew across the course and
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    To-morrows Programme.
    767 5 SECOND DAY Thursday, Ist Tebruary. /916 1. —The Griffin Handicap.—3-15 p.m Value $3OO. A Ilamlicap for Griffins that have inn iu the 2nd Race, First Dav. Winner excluded. Entrance free. Dis tauce, R. C. Mr. Lim Soo Chee s b a g luconie 9.6 Mr. Lee Cheng Ewes
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    FIXTURES.
    65 5 To-day. 11 li i.i v Ist M i ion Assault-at-Arms, Sepoy iiiues, 4-d() p.m. lown Hand. Kspiar.ade. to 7|> m Parisian Cinematograph. Corner of Penang Road and Campbell Street, It p.m. To-morrow Kth Day, Ist Moon. Prince Arthur of Connaught due. Bank Hoiidav. No issue of the Strait* Krtm.
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    MAILS DUE.
    13 5 J£ug ish /tiwr/n/iif. 1st- Fei» Cltina 3n) Cermaii (P Aliee) 7th
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    22 5 P. O. SAILINGS. 'I ai ire IlirrWAUliS HoM K\v a K'*V Domfnlii I h'r'K It'lMi/ i fVft. Delhi I') A rruilin 17
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      48 5 Absolutely Harmless. Any mother can uive Chamberlain’s Coin-h Remedy to her little ones with a feelm <» of seonritv. 'I'he »li«euic6 of all narcotics makes this remedy the safest ami l»est that --an bo procureJ tle-A'ije l'«»wu LMspensai Oeueial Agouts. .<n l tf« >‘l- l>. «II rMtipeuearieg aid f'ealerji.
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      12 5 F<»r Children's Hacking Cough it n’trht. Woods* ihnAt IVfipMtniint Cm** Is t>d
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      140 5 B. I S. N- CO., LTD s.s. *‘A7> 77V 4” rilO Miit tli*» convenience of passenoers j JL attending the meet*, tin almve steamer will not leave for Port Swetteiiliani and Singapore liefore 7 p in. on Saturday, did February. HU'ITEN BAOH, LIEBERT Co jdl-l-0.> 68 At/eul*. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. APPLICATIONS
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      285 5 FURNISHED HOUSE TO LET. “THE TOW 10'No. 120. li.su» Kiwi, for H months from lt.lli Felmiarv. Apply to r a LAW 2 1 m; I tvk 4-!» MUSICAL NOTICE. MP. I- SCIII.IEKNEK, REPUKSKNT ATIVK of the Kohinsou l’i mo (!o litil Hiuoapore. I|o»o--ko»«J. S i;i Ill'll! I, elf, is Mow
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    Hongkong and Shanghai Bank.
    159 6 Compradore Arrested Writ Subhkndko. In the Supreme Court, Hongkong, <*:> 'he 17th instant, Mr. E. H. Sharp, k o asked leave to give Hhort uotice that lie would move that a writ issued against Lau Wai Chun, compradore of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, In*
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    Kaiser and Plutocrat.
    732 6 Under the caption Political sayings and doings,” the London correspondent of the (Jlasgou' Herald draws attention to the audience Air. Alfred Beit had of H. A 1 the Emperor of Germany, as briefly mentioned by Ken ter at t lie* tune. riling from the Hub of the
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    EXCHANGE.
    120 6 Pknang 31st January. (It if courtesy of the Chartered Itank.) London Demand Bank 2/4 months’ sigfht Bank 24^ 3 Credit 2/41* 3 Documentary 2/4$ Calcutta. Demand Bank Rs 1721 3 davs’ sight Private I7b Bombay, Demand Bank 172.1 3 dsivs’ sight Private 17b Madras, Demand Bank 172 3 days’
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    SHARES.
    206 6 Belat Till Miuiug Co.. Ld. Lott teller* BersawatiGold Mnnug Co.. Ld. t 15. —sellers Rrich Rublier Syndicate, Ld. $7o. —premium buyers Bruseii Hydraulic Tin Mining Co., Ld 9.15 title* Duff Development Co. $8 seller* Fraser A Neave, Ld $102. —sales George Town Dispensary $26 Howarth Erskine. Ld. $270.- tellers
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    PRODUCE.
    207 6 Gold le.it 69 B. Pepper (W. C'*as! 211»*. 5«» »**</ at toe It White Pepper 30. —sales Trang Pepper -1. —buyers Cloves (picked» 38 sale* Maee 75 to 877 sa 'es Mace Pickings 60 to »65 sal** Nutmegs 1 10s 31. —filers N<*. I »> l«* sales Sugar no
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      125 6 When you have a Cold. The lirs! action when you have a cold should lie to relieve the lungs. This is best accomplished hy the tree use of Chamlierlaiu’s Coni'll Remedy. 'J’liis remedy Inpieties the hull'll mucus ami causes its expulsion from the air cells of the lungs, produces a
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      24 6 STEARNS* WINE acts on tlie whole .system, aiding digestion, improving nutrition. Increases weight and strength. I dreamt that I tossed oil a fever’d l>ed.
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      159 6 MACKAY'S LIQUEUR WHISKY. G/es/ers* Champagne, James BUCHANAN Co/s CELEBRATED RED SEAL AND BLACK AND WHITE WHISKIES. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. AGENTS. PENANG <* PERAK. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Pottery Co. Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co AGENTS FOR PENANG F. M. S.
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      358 6 WROUGHT IRON TUBES AND FITTINGS. Stock Always on Hand. ADAMSON, GILFIL) .AN CO., LTD. JUST UNPACKED. A LARGE SELECTION OF HATS. '4Hilwood's Helmet. Straw Hats of the latest style. GOON •'X Soft Felt Folding Panama. Inspection Invited. WE HAVE JUST ARRIVED, COME AND SEE US. Don’t make the mistake ot
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    Aftermath of the War.
    299 7 x A sort of aftermath of I lie war appears in the Her up d-x Deux Monde* in H:e shape of an article by M. Riymoud Recouly on the state of Manchuiii during iht*'occwpatflrtd Himself a returned enipt v,’,’ M_ Recouly confirms what a good many
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    Industries to Boom.
    476 7 I m pro v kmknt A Li, Round —A Rosy Future in Stork. A uumlier of facts are assembled by the Statist in a review of New Year Prospects,” in the course of which it states that so far i< the economic conditions at home are concerned,
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      839 7 BURRELL Co.’s ItOILEL) RAW LINSKKI) 011,8, I'AINTS TURPENTINE, TO HE HAD RETAIL FRftM ALL THE LEAD!NO STORES. BURN Co, Ltd., Electrical Engineers, PENANG. NOTICE. Show Rooms Logan's Hu tidings. SANDIUNDS. IUiTTF.KY Co., Sole Agents, Ptnarg «X F. M. S. A 11 K now prepared to undertake all kinds of electrical
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      184 7 (toy cured of Croup in fifteen minutes. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured our little four year old li >v of croup iu fifteen minutes. My wife and I have used this reined v iu our family for tlie (Mist five years, having tried many other kiuds previous tv that time, and
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      1082 8 Lim Sun Ho, CHOP HENO MOH Co.. 164, Beach Street, Peming. importer» of all kinds of European Cloth and General Commission Agents. tslu Kim Keng Leong Co.. 127, BEACH STREP.!. DENTISTRY. I W. MANSON, American Dentist, Laic of Ur. Allen Co., Pha, U.S.A Charges Moderate, Consultation F. ;e. KKMI'INd AT
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