Straits Echo, 24 November 1906

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  • Title Section
    Masthead
    37 1 Straits Echo 10-PAGE EDITION. HAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL 4. $24 Per Annum* PENANG, SATURDAY, 24tli NOVEMBER, 1906. Single Copy, 10 cents. No 270.
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      1094 1 TIQER BRAND CEMENT. fy 05 2* IN ro £/i7 /01? ALL PURPOSES. BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Capital Paid Up 4J800.000 Reserve Fund .£975,000 Reserve Liability|of Proprietors jCBOO.OOO Head Office* HATTON COURT, THREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON. Agencies and Branches. Bombay Hankow Penang Bangkok Ipoh
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      24 1 TIANG LEE Co t—a CL o 03 >• Or VO (V VO oo Ml V tsi mm m sv_: <2 <2 as <? o •SOL£ AGENTS.
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    Jesuits in Science.
    892 2 Their Services in Geography, Mathematics and Medicine. The event of the week, ecclesiastical and politcal, says a Home paper, lias been l lie election of the Black Pope, as (lie General of the Jesuits is familiarly called, and the occasion may be utilized to remind us of
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      85 2 Sore Muscles. Prominent athlete»* throughout the eouutry liuj that the best treatment for sore muscles after seveie exercise or hard work *»f any kind, is a hot hath at lied time, which opens the pores. This should immediately lie followed with an application of Chamberlain s Pain Balm vigorously nil
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      2702 2 FINISIN F1N1SIN FINISIN NEURALGIA NEURALGIA cured. NEURALGIA FINISIN Uraham’s Neuralgia Cure. The most distressing paiD is relieved with this remedy, and often so quickly, as to be remarkable. After oO years* experience, we unhesitatingly say you will derive the greatest benefit from its use. We THE FRENCH CONFECTIONERY, 17a, North/iiw
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      75 3 Mkran, lsr. SB, 10J, Alili, 24th Nov., Fort Swettenliam, 23rd Nov., Nil.— F. M. S Govt. Dbi.ta, Br. v. 8., 4,744. Dauiela, 23rd Nqx,. Singapore, 22ud Nov Gen., P. AO. Sanoki Mabu, Jap. s s., 3,789. Parsons, 23rd Nov., Singapore, 21st Nuv., Geu., B. Co. Fook Sang. Br. s
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      DEPARTURES
      55 3 24th Novkmbk t. Sanuki Maru. for Colombo at:d Tuticoriii. Padang, for Balu Bahru. R. Halewyn, for Asalian. Hok Cunton, for Edie, T. Seuiawe, Segli, Olehleh and Sabaug. Langkat, for Teluk Anson. Kistna, for Port Swelteuham, Kuala Lumpur aud Singapore. F> ok Sang, for Calcutta. Ma’aya, for Deli. Sri Banki,
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    EXPECTED.
    27 3 Vessel* Fn-ut Due IJeuavou (jotii)on s.b.auo. 1st. Dec. Cliiua Colouilio S.K.ACo. 1st Deucalion Singapore W.M ACo. 1st. Sikh Glasgow S.B.tCo. 4th Trieste Singapore S. K.ACo. 7th
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    SAILINGS.
    31 3 1 rust'll. For A‘tent* l.cuvr,» Benavou Silica pol e S.R.&Co 1st Dee. Sikh Singapore S.BAO. |lth C'hiua j3ingapo r e S.K &.Co. Deucaliou ifjOU(loi) W.M&Co. Trieste Trieste s.h .(t jo.
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    67 3 For and Madras—Per Thong tea, 26th instant, 1 p.m. Tougkah— I'er Rotoru 2jtli instant, 1 p.m. Langkat—lVr Mary Austin, 26th instant, 1 p.m. Rangoon aud Calcutta —Per Palamcotta, 26tli instant, 3 p.m. Calcutta —Per Lightning, 26tli instant, 3 p.m. Deli—Per Acagyee, 27ili iustaut, 1 p.m. Port Swettenliam and
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      1045 3 MSo* E/jeded Arrival» and Departure Mail S*rvlc*. Out wards. 5 s.s. SiitUa connecting with 8.8. China Jit 8.8. Delta <?o Hjt. Italia J»n Arcadia do 8.8. Mongolia Homewards. >'dV. 24 8.8. Delta connecting with s.s. Mooltau 8 8.8. Malta do 8.8. Himalaya 22 s.s. Devanha do s.B. Moldavia J» u
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      236 3 ASIATIC STEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd. INDO-JAVA LINE. A. S. N. Co.’s Fleet. Keg. Tous. Keg. Tons. ss Maharani 1047 ss Naming ss Shahjehan 1408 ss Nuraui ss Shahzada 1404 ss Rajput ss Kobiunr 1404 ss Ranee ss Maharaja IHo ss Rijah ss Nawab *2041 ss Pundit ss Nadir *2041 ss
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  • Page 3 Miscellaneous
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    The Straits Echo.
    100 4 Justice rtalinf m everybody »ndju*tic« alone.— Kmerto* Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.) AT TUB CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232. Beach Street. Peuang PRICE: DAILY LOCAL »*t per anna*» OUTBTATIONS Postage Ultra. MAIL KDITION (Post Kree) (la CABLE ADDRESS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343 A. A.—All
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    The Beggar Nuisance.
    1588 4 We have frequently had occasion to draw attention to the "rent nuisance occasioned by the professional beggars in Penang. There are Malay beggars, Indian beggars, Chinese beggars and, of late, we have even been inflicted with the European beggar, in the person of sundry and divers beachcombers
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    The Forged Will Case.
    627 4 The preliminary inquiry into the Forged Wilt case was resumed before Mr. Hereford at the First Court yesterday afternoon. Mr. A. R Adams conducted the case for the prosecution, while Rajah Packsee was defended by Mr. Teeliug, Coheu bv Mr. Wreford, aud Oosmau aud Pawau Teh
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    Criminal Breach of Trust.
    371 4 Miss Jahara, who was uutil lately cue of the most prominent members of llie Comedy ludiun Ratoe Company, was this morning, at the iusfauee of Syed AM, the j Manager, charged before Mr. Hereford with criminal breach of trust in respect of certain jewellery. She pleaded
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      THE LUCKY BIRD.
      205 4 to THE Editor of the Straits Eoiu Dear Sir,—l suppose it mav interest your readers still further to hear a short accouut of Mr. Jalleli’s opinion legardiug liis lucky bird, which is given beiow in Malay as the conversation took place iu that language. Peugarlah tuau sahaya
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    The Language Duel.
    540 4 I hat well-know u American miu of let* teis, Mr. Brauder Matthews, writing iu Mangey'* Macazine, m ikes a strong plea for English as the future world-language: I rench held the foremost place uutil the sunset of Waterloo and then its chauce of establishing itself finally as
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      323 4 BROOKE, BOND’S TEA. The best and purest tea. This tea has been known in Great Britain as the best tea for the last thirty-six years. Used at all evening parties of the Aristocracies and Royalties of Europe and Millionaires of America. Millions of people drink this tea daily in Britain.
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  • Obituary
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    107 4 Obituary. It is with deep regret that we report the death of Dr. Mackiesou, which took place yesterday at the Europeau hospital, Kuala Lumpur. If we mistake uot the popular doctor was educated at Harrow and studied for the medical profession at Guy’s Hospital. He made a speciality of diseases
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Singapore.
      111 5 H.ictus* and Sir: of t.**c New Dollar. h'jJto Spe ia’s Singii|M>r«*, 24th November.— In the Legishrive Council t lie Governor re.u a wire t|om Lord El«;in, eoucerning the margin of wifely of the new dollar. L<tJ*Elgin stated that the Treasury should defer fo the strong local opiuion and allow
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      F. M. S.
      87 5 Disastrous Flood at Kota. (Echo Sjtecials.) Taiping, 24th November.—There was A disastrous flood at Kota village last night. Great damage was done to the livestock and several shops were inundated. Departure of General Inigo Jones Taiping, 24th November.— General luigo Joues, c.b., and his staff left by
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      The Opium Question.
      71 5 The Times' Opinion. (Supplied by Reuter.) Ijoudon, 24*h Nov.—The Times, commenting ou the abolition of the use of opium, savs that Cbiua must give clear and convincing proof that she is uot merely preteudiug to abolish the use of opium iu order to iucreate her reveuue at
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      Politics.
      114 5 The Education Bill. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loiidou. 24th November.—The Archbishop of Canterbury informed a deputation of Churchmen who advocated a com prom ire ou the Education llill which should provide a National Settlement, that he fully desired a Settlement, provided that there was no sacrifice of principle He was
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      U. S. A.
      118 5 Government to Subsidise Shipping. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 23rd November. —Eliliu Riwt, Secretary of State, Uuiied States, iu a speech at St. Louis, said that a Congressional bill lias beeu drafted to establish six subsidised steamship lines running to foreign ports. Great Commercial Conflict PredictedLoudon, 24th November
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      Australia.
      23 5 Anti-Gambling Bill Passed(Supplied by Reuter.) Loudou, 24th Nov. —The Melbourne House of Assembly has passed the Anti* '•ambiiug Bill after prolonged obstruction.
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      Germany.
      39 5 Turbines for the Kaiser’s Navy (Supplied by Reuter.) Laudon, 23rd November. —At the conference of Naval Architects, which was held at Berlin, it was announced that the Government will introduce turbines into the Navy. in* Kaiser was preseut.
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      Japan.
      70 5 General Booth’s Projected Visit (Supplied by Renter.) Loudon 23rd November.—GeLeral Booth 1 8° 1° Japan at the biginuiug of next > ear to examine the work of the Salvationists tlieie. He praised tie courtesy of the Japanese authorites and says that the Aiinv Has been instrumental in saving thirty
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      Spain.
      22 5 Mobilising for Morocco (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 28rd November.—Mariues aie mobilising at Cadiz. Ferrol aud|Cartagtna iu readiness to embark for Morocco.
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      France.
      33 5 Trouble over Church Inventories (Supplied by Reuter.) Londou, 21-tli November.—The Church inventories 111 Frauc coutiuue to lie in a state of marked disorder, and several coufl'cts between the troops have taken place.
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      Egypt.
      27 5 Anxieties Over. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 24th November.—Sir Edwaid Grey, replyiug t* Mr. Dillon, said that, tl e coudition of Egypt is uot now causing anxiety.
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    Our Mail Budget
    2187 5 Kins to Visit Ireland. Schoolboys and Rifle Practice. Radical Opposition. The New French War-Minister. Another Scene in the House of Commons Duke Duchess of Marlborough Separate. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, November 2.—There has been another scene in the House of Commons, more dramatic, but less prolonged
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    38 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Set vice. Outwards. Homewards Sim’a -j Dec. J Malta S Dec. Delta 19 jDe vault 1 22 Extra Service. Outwards. Homewards Nubia ‘l7 Nov. I Ceylon 3H Nov P<denn) 4 Dec. Sumatra 14 Dec
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    FIXTURES.
    98 5 To-day. 9lb I>av of loth Mo‘*n. Footlm.ll Match Y. M. C. A. 2ud XI r# N. L. Matsuo’s Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Peuatig Road Campbell Street, 9 pm. Grand Change of Program nil. The British Ciuematograph, compound of Kliug Mosque, Chulia Stieet, 9 p.m. Grand Opening Comedy Indian Ratoo
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    MAILS DUE.
    18 5 China (Itao*) 27ih Nov German (Pr A’jM FrLdri'U).. .2Bth English (Simla) sth Dec China (Malta) Bth
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      12 5 The French Confectionery, 17a, Northam Road. H-'buCulates, Boubous, Deasort Fondant*, RentonaH* Trie*».
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      246 5 A UNIQUE MUSICAL PRESENT. Complete Edition (Voc. of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Comic Operas as follow» 1 Ire Mikado, Gondoliers, Yeoman of the Guard, Patience, lolauthe. Piiuces- Ida Pirates of Penzance, Pin»fore. Kuddigore, Utopia Limited, The Grand Lhike, T m» hj Jury and The Sorcerer. Bound in Twelve Volumes, Scarlet Cloth
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      242 5 KTOTICE Licensing Justices of Penang will JL sit iu the Second Police Court at 2 p m "ii Wednesday, the 12th December, P 06, to hear applications for new licenses ami for the reuewal and transfer of old licenses under the Billiards Ordinance 1903, for the 1st quarter of 1907.
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    Japanese Character.
    854 6 INTERESTING SKETCH. In I he Hibbirt Journal for July, Professor Robert H. Smith, of Tokyo University. writes a very appreciative sketch of Japanese character aud its probable iuHueuce outside Japan. The task of describing Japanese character is difficult, as the Japanese are excessively reserved aud rarely invite foieigners
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    EXCHANGE.
    118 6 Pbnako, 24th November. By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand JWnlc 4 months’ bight Bank ...2/4jj 3 Credit 2/4* 3 Documentary ...2/4$ Calcutta, Demai|d Bank l<s 173} 3 days’ fcight Private'... 174} Bombay. I'anmfuf Bank 178| Moulmein, Detfiand Bank 171 3 days’ sight Private 174$ Madras, Demand Bank
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    PRODUCE.
    178 6 Gold leaf 565 50 B. Pepper( W .Coast 3ibs.s oz.) sl9} nominal White Pepper *25 buyers Trane Pepper 21.60 nominal Cloves (picked) $41.50 business dour Mace $BO. —sellers Mace Pickings 67. —buyers Nutmegs 110 s X 23. —tellers f No. 1 5} ppl Sugar < 2 no stock Basket
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    SHARES.
    871 6 c 'z Number of i f o Capital. Shares Last Dividend. Name. >■- "3 r issued. £3 l JE i <y 1 I Mining 1903 300,000 30.000 10 10 1 Beiat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. $14.25 $14.25 1900 175,000 I® Bersawali Gold Mining Co., Ltd. $H* 1901 000.000 00.000
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      67 6 Whal to do Until the Doctor Arrives. It it is a can* of colic or cholera tnorbus mve Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Itemedy and you will have no need of a doctor. It is pleasant to take and never fail* to uive prompt relief. Why cot buy it now
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      86 6 Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS. BUTTERY Co., AGENTS FOR PENA NO <* F. M. .S BORDEN’S PEERLESS BRAND EVAPORATEO CREAM. Absolute Purity Guaranteed, AGENTS: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co PENANQ. «> 4 > c n X o UJ < TttS o TO BE HAD RETAIL FROM Ban Seng Co.,
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      664 6 THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Sandilands, Buttery <s* Co. MACKAY’S LIQUOR WHISKY. Cieslers 9 Champagne WHAT IS ASAHI It is the BEST BEER in the Far East. Brewed specially for hot climates. Obtainable in ordinary cases of 4 doz. quarts and 8 doz. pints, as well
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    Queer Scholars.
    141 7 Theke was once i» school Where the mistress, Miss Hole, Taught a number of misses that vexed her, Miss Chief was the lass At tho head of the class, And voting Miss Demeauor was next her. Poor little Miss llap Spilled the iuk in her lap. And Miss
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    Chinese Labour on the Rand.
    293 7 Consul-General's Views. Reuter’s representative had an interview with Mr. Lew-yuk-liu, Chinese ConsulGeneral in South Africa, on his arrival in Loudon from Johannesburg recently. Mr. Lew said: Eighteen mouths ago I was appointed by imperial Edict Consul-General in South Africa, one of my special duties, of
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    Warships that have Vanished.
    359 7 The Lews, recently telegraphed from British Columbia, of the finding of one of the Condor's lifebuoys at lleriot Bay, recalls one of the most mysteiious tragedies of our naval annals. Manned by a picked ciew of ever one bundled officers ai d men, this ill-fated vessel
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      777 7 ofemwallo^otiic WROUCHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINGS. Stock Always on Hand. «4 PRITCHARD CO. ADAMSON, GILFILLAN CO., LTD. IRON WINE. USE ONLY and USE ALWAYS Atkinsqm’s Cures mm, CHLOROSIS, DEBILITY. > MOST REFRESHING. A Luxurious Perfume !n Health. Far Superior to the German Kinds. A NECfcSSARY RESTORATIVE IN S:CKNE£C. 1 1 ft
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      97 7 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in Old Virginia. The Hutchiusou Drug Company, which i« located at Perry, Oklahoma, U. S. A., in speaking of the sale of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, says: “We take pleasure iu reiommendiug it to our customers because we believe it honestly made and a merito ious preparation. We
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      1207 8 YOON SUN, WATCHMAKER JEWELLER Dealer in Gold and Silver Watches. Graphophones, Records. Pins, Ac., Ac. Prices Very Moderate. Repairer of any description of Musical instruments and Graphophones, Ac., Ac. No. 21, Market Street. 78c Lim Sun Ho, CHOP rtfc NC IVIOH Sc Co. _b4, Reach Street, Penang. YOTICB. VIEWS of
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      1958 9 PENAN6 TURF CLUB. Programme for January Meeting, 1907. Kule 11!». Eulrauce tuile ami a distance. y.—The Kuala Lumpur Stakes. Value $5OO. A Handicap for all S. K. A. Fx-Griffius being Maidens at time ot Entry. $35. distance (Be] for the Penang Purse. Eutrauce $2O i Distance one mile. 3.— The
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    “Yoked Acquaintance.”
    1281 10 1,1*101«, says A miuta. “Dr. Walter jDibven siv*, NN lutever other exercise ||WV l»e indulged in, walking iu the opeu H j r (.liouhi never l>e ueglecttd it forms e Iu klKHie of a healthy and vigorous life. She awaits my comment or criticism, j frown. I «<»
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    American Impudence.
    1233 10 I was sitting one eveuiug after diuuer j outside the Cafe de la Paix. My favourite s seat is the little alcove iu the corner, beside the gieat glass screeu which protects the a pavemeut from the sidelong wind. Hidden there I can watch for hours without bore-
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    Law and Law-Making.
    1270 10 Do Barristers Fail as M.P.s? There is a fixed traditiou iu the House of Commons that practising barristers make uo tnai k there they are never regarded but as birds of passage"on tbeir way to roost ou the Bench their fluency is distrusted, aud if thev make
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    WORRIES OF TIN MINING.
    702 10 A Talk with Mr. Khong th ong Ttk The majority of Tin Mines in Malaya are owned by Chinese, aud these men are all more or less well-known persons in the States aud Settlements. Although these master-men employ labour of their own nationality their lot is
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    MARKET PRICES.
    153 10 Penano, 24th November. IOOG. Bbke— cf Soup per rail» 14 UlNltil Steaks Slew or Curry Meal Untilp Steak 24 Ox Tail «*cl> 25 Tongue Feel 25 Heart 52 Liver Pork Pork per catty 32 lleatl 20 Feet Tongue Mutton jier lb 30 Haul Feet Trine Liver Fowl, (full
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      47 10 Happily Surprised Mauy suffers from rheumatism have been surprised and delighted at the prompt relief obtained by applying Chamberlain s Pain Balm A permanent cure may be effected by rout inning the use of this liniments for a short time. For snlo by all chemist* and storekeepers.
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      56 10 Do Not Be Influenced. Never hesitate to say “No” to your dealer if he offers veu a substitute for Chainberlam's Cough Keinedy. It has no equal on the market for the prompt cures of coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough and vou make no mistake in buying this medicine. F>r
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      317 10 UPTON’S WINES SPIRITS. Messrs. Tek Thye Cathiravaloo, WHOLESALE AGENTS. 34, Beach Street. Retail from. Penang Commercial Company, <>*.), Bead» street, mi lie ip Lee ani Company, 50, Beach Street. ALSO ON SALK At all Respectable Hotels. Specialities Lipton’s Special Scotch Whisky, Lipton’s Special Irish Whisky, Crown Standard Invalid Port, Gamier
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