Straits Echo, 9 February 1907
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Title Section37 1907-02-09 1 Straits Echo 10-PAGE EDITION. DAILV CHRONICLE OE EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL n< $24 Ter Annum, PENANG, SATURDAY, Oth FEBRUARY, 1007. Single Copy, 10 cent). No. 33.37 words
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Advertisement1310 1907-02-09 1 'flcil! BRAND CEMENT. 258 N N to '7, *5 IN V HI*ST LOR ALL PUPPOSFS. JB. A N K S Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation. IUroKATISI) BY ROYAL CHARTER. Capitnl Kti Tup Keservo Fund Kenervo Liability of Proprietors Hoad Oilico: X800,(H!0 £0 75,000 jesoo.ooo1,310 words
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Advertisement32 1907-02-09 1 TIANG LEE A Co. (\HERS w rr=s <2 cr Or on O v -v C/J H 2 Vvf IV r c/i I* 1 LiJ Cl X o m SOLE AGENTS. BASS’S ALE.32 words
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Article1307 1907-02-09 2 Bt Edwin Puoh. I consider it the duty of every man to keep a diarv,” said the bald-headed fop; and from bis remaiks it seemed that tlie inside of bis bead was barren as t* o outside. “So do I,” said the waggish youth. “In fact, seeing that1,307 words
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Article143 1907-02-09 2 Councillor Tom C «ward related an extraordinary experience at a banquet at Llangolleu recently. He said that be returned Lorn* one evening after a particularly busy day, aud after his wife retired to rest lie remained in the sitting room reading for soins cousi derable143 words
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Article285 1907-02-09 2 Some of the exploits of the cobbler (Jap tain of Koepenick wero repeated by Private Arthur Morgan, of the ltoyal Welsh Fusiliers, at Stafford recently. Morgan went, on furlough, aud took with him part of th“ k>t of Lieut. M. G. Jones, of the Koval Welsh Fusiliers, for285 words
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632 1907-02-09 2 Mr. J G Nieuwkerk of Palembang Tells the Story of His Suffering and Explains How He Was Cured by DR. WILLIAMS’ PINK PILLS. Many people in Netherlands ludia kuow Mr Johanues G Nbuwkerk, tbe “grand old man of P*lembanv,632 words
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Advertisement108 1907-02-09 2 Travel ers Find Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Everywhere. Mr. C. W. Eckertnau, manager of tin Smith Prem er Typewriter C<» at Omaha, Neb dxka, U. S. A who is a stauucb fneud ot Cbamtierldiu'ts Cough R>*ineov t savs 1 hav« lakeu particular nonce ibat thia remedy seems to becurn-d bv d108 words
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Advertisement197 1907-02-09 2 The only suitable place where you can enjoy your Ices and Cakes is at The French Confectionery, 17a, Northam Road, Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. New Service between Penang, Port Swettenham and Singapore The above Company’s New Steamer “FSKAZ” will 1« despatched from Penang every Tuesday, at 5 p m from197 words
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Advertisement397 1907-02-09 2 To Ordinary and Order Bills of Lading Holders. I i S.S. PRINZFSS ALICE has arrived from Hamburg via ports. BEHN, MEYER Co., Ltd., Agents. 8-2 07 108 For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. r HE s.s. Hong Wan I, Captaiu J. 1 is expeewd 10 arrive lieie on Sunday, tt)M397 words
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Advertisement1067 1907-02-09 2 KTOTICB. WANTED. NOTICE is hereby «iron that the undersigned is the only person authorized hv the proprietor of the Comedy Indian Ratoo to enter into anv contract in connec tion w ith the Comedv Indian Ratoo, and that no contracts whatever entered into by any one else ou Irebalf of1,067 words
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Shipping.
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Article46 1907-02-09 3 Mary Austin, Br. s s., 121, Campbell, 9th Feb, Asahan, Btu Feb., Qen., K. G. Co. Cant n, Hr. 10'-, .Mericau. 9ili Feb.. Tel uk Aurou, 8»h Feb., Geu., Ah fling. Bhakata. Hr. s.s, 1,957. Wiudebauk, Bth Feb., Singapore, 7ih Feb., Geu., H. 1,. Co.46 words
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Article72 1907-02-09 3 9ih February. Acagyec, tor Deli. Miry Austin, for Asuhuo. Deli, for Batu Uaina. A. Apcar, for Singapore, China and Japau. Langlcat, for Teluk Anson. Kauurthahi, f- r Port Swetteuham ami Singapore. Sree Banka, for Paugkor. Sul/ond, for Rangoon. Borneo. Colombo aud Tuticoriu. Hok Canton, for Laugsa, T. Sernawe, Segli,72 words
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Article42 1907-02-09 3 Vessel* b'r-'in A a' i 1 >H(r Pat rod us Siu«apore W M.&Co. 9<h Feb. Hengloe jLoudon S B.&Uo. 9 b L ‘tbiau Glasgow S B &< o. 9rb t 'bina jSmuap >re |3.K.ACo 10 b Beulawers I.oudou S B &Co. i4tb42 words
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Article24 1907-02-09 3 1 *'«##>/* For Aijentr !>eavet Patroclus Liverpool W.M &(Jo. Feb. Bengloe Singapore 'S.B.& ’o 1 otbiau Singapore S.B.&<"%>. Oiiiua Colombo S.K.&Co. Beulaivers Singapore S.B.&Co.24 words
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Article56 1907-02-09 3 For Colombo aud Tuticoriu—Per China, 11th iustaut, 11 a in. Rangoon—Per Honj Moh, 11th instant, 3 p ui. Rangoon Pei Chean Chew, 11th instant, 3 p ni. Tongkah—l'er Rotorui, 12th instant, 1 pm Port Swetteuhaui aud Siugaporo—Per Pin Seng, 12'h iustaut, 3 p m. Port Swetteuham and Singapore—Per56 words
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Article58 1907-02-09 3 Per Bknata, from Singapore Mrs. G. Kappa, Mrs. J. HapJolinn, Miss Emerson, M iss Meyer and Mr. HeDg Hong Meug. For Rangoon Mr. and Mrs. Schliebner, Mrs. Liin, Mrs. Tan Kim Cliuau and Dr. P. Z. Martin. For Calcutta Mr. and Mrs. Laurie, Messrs. Max Gobacli.O. Von Stettin, Stollev58 words
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Advertisement1533 1907-02-09 3 (SHIPPING.) II. Co Arrivals and Departures. Man Service. Outwards. 11 s.s. Macedonia connecting with Homewards. tl Delta connecting witti 8.8. Mongolia Ifw 2 s.s. Devauha <lo s.s. Britannia l»i s.a Drllt i do 8.8. Marmora •><( s Macedonia HAKtS BY MAIL STEAMERS. 1st Clas* 2ml Clast To Undo» by Sea1,533 words
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Advertisement217 1907-02-09 3 ASIATIC STEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd. INDO-JAVA LINE A. 8. N. Co.’s Flkkt. Reg. Tons ss Nairung 2862 8s Nur.iui 2870 ss Rajput 3615 88 Ra nee 3634 ss R*jah 3634 bs Pundit 3832 us Pasha 3839 The Company maintains a tirst class seivice of steamers carrying both passengers and cargo217 words
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Article, Illustration101 1907-02-09 4 J—uce **iUfle* everybody end Jn*nice alone. -Em** ■< Established June Ist, 1903 Pnbltahed dally (except Snndayr.) »T tp CRITERION PRESS, Lid., No. 220—232, Beach S*ree», Penang. PRICE: AIM LOCAL t 24 p«*r anna OUTBTATIONB K*<rn. 4 AIV. BDITION (Poet Free 115 CABLK ADDRESS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343101 words
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Article861 1907-02-09 4 According to present arrangements Victo'ia Pier, our one and only landing place, is to lie shifted in the near future. The reason for this is to be found in the fact that the Government has decided to extend the Swettenham Wharf, so that Victoria Pier will have to861 words
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Article55 1907-02-09 4 Water arnival. We li; Te been asked to auuoutice that the Water Cainivil arrauge*! for the 2nd March is unavoidably postponed, as the Voluuteer Inspection has been fixed for hat date. It is hope»' that the Carnival can he held later iu the month, aud the d55 words
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Article74 1907-02-09 4 Lawn Tknnis Tournament. The following ties were played off yesterday:— Ladies' Double Handicap. Mrs. Dennys and Mrs. Hendry beat Mrs. Adams and Miss Jones, d-2, 6—l. C'/«i m p ion eh ip. A. Anthony bet C. Smith, *j—!{, ♦*—4. ■Siiuj'e Ha* dicap —Claes .1 F. Deuuvs beat74 words
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Article547 1907-02-09 4 The Red Coats.” Fok au amateiK company the Red i Coals” are distinctly good. L«st night «hev j gave a verv creditable ***** Minstrtl Show at Rose H »11, Biirmah Road, which was kindly eut for tlie occasiou by M J D. I Scullv. There was a large audience present,547 words
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Article1189 1907-02-09 4 he ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held at the Municipal Office yesterday afternoon, when the following gentlemen were present: Mr. F. J. Hallifax (President», Mr. L. H Clayton, Mr. K. A P. Hogan and Mr. Quah IVng Ke-\ with Dr. G. Park (Health 1 tlicer),1,189 words
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Article728 1907-02-09 4 i What a R *ck*t Can Do. There was an explosion at the Fort this i morning which will probably result, in loss of life. At about niue o’clock, the iuhahiI tauts of the Fort were startled by a loud explosion aud, on running out to see what728 words
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Advertisement425 1907-02-09 4 WANTED. VI i usM-k«*-pei mint l>e under :>»» ?eai« of a e and unmarried. Apply statiny wayen reomre I and enclosing Imtograph appli'*atlotiii whliout photograph will uot be considered. Photo» will l*e retained. WIDOWER, It ii 07 Ilia c Sti i it I'ji'ho NOTICE. (vN the 2Hth iustmit the Gove*n'»r425 words
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Article140 1907-02-09 5 Money for Penang. (Edo Special*!.) 9tb February.—At the Council meeting the Loans j;i i wa> discussed ami it was decided f(1 continue the Singapore Harbour \V irks, while new votes were passed f,, r IVuang tor LI7GJKHI tor the Munici- rvstei scheme and £70,000 for Prai |),.l*k improvements. I140 words
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Article45 1907-02-09 5 nionist Leader Confident. (Supplied by Heater.) London, 9th February,—iu their speeches ill* Unionist leaders challenge au appeal to the country against the Lords aud show the utmost coolideme The C*biuet sat three dava ruuuiug, indicating special energy in I repining for the comiug sessiou.45 words
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Article87 1907-02-09 5 Queen Teie Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon. IMli February.—The Times auuouuces that tlie Egyptologist The dore lUvis iias discovered at Thebes the muinniv of Queen Teie, oue of the most famous of Egyptian Qoeeus. The mummy is wrapped from head to foot iu sheets of gold. The ttfin87 words
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Article78 1907-02-09 5 Rousuvelt deprecates War Talk <Supplied by Heater.) Loudou, Hili February.—Au luterview •Mtli President Roosevelt has ln?eu published m which he savs that the reports of his -ipetvli to the Califormau Congressmen are nufouuded. ile uever suggested that Japan had presented au ultimatum uor that there was a78 words
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Article39 1907-02-09 5 Another Assassination. (Supplied by Heater.) Loudon. 9th February.—Governor Pensa ftim was Commissioner of the Red Cross during tlie Japauese war, was assassiuated at Alexsudrovsk. He was shot while leaving tlie theatre au»l severely wounded. He died iu hospital.39 words
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Article33 1907-02-09 5 Aftei inatli of the Elections. (Supplied 1 y Heater.) Loudon, 9th February.—A lieu students, lutmlv Russian, who assisted in the Socialist Elections h ive been notified to quit Germany "itliiu a fortnight.33 words
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Article26 1907-02-09 5 Breaks out at Liverpool. (Hiififtlied by Heater.) Liudou, 9th February.—Meningitis has ‘pueared at Liverpool. Teu fresh cases, including foil r deaths, are reporte«l at Olasgmv.26 words
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Article61 1907-02-09 5 Insurance Losses Supplied by Reuter.) Lou-i,»u, I, February.—The losses ot the "V'l Exohaugy Assurance Company at the J" I rancisco Earthquake are JkJ319.393, i V l u, n "as mot from the available oalaucc. End of Royal Visit Loudon, Uth Feb*nary.—Their Majesties, Vl| L 1 wa'd and61 words
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Article33 1907-02-09 5 I all in Rentes. Supnlled by Heater.) Loudon, 9th February.— There has been a sharp fall iu the Freuch Reutes owing to the ambiguity iu the uew Income Tax Bill about them.33 words
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Article43 1907-02-09 5 Increase in Imported Raw Material. (Supplied by Heater.) Loudon, 9th February.—The feature of 1 rho revenue returns was the increa>e of iiuptorted raw materials, particularly cotton, which shows au increase of 2783,991 lbs] aud wool, which shows au iuciease ol 1,048,5661 bs.43 words
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Article822 1907-02-09 5 The Entries. Following are ‘he entries for the above meetiug, to be held ou I9tb, 21st and 23rd iust.:— F' IIST DAY. Tuesday, IV<h February, 1907. 1. The Maiden Plate. Mr. B. C Doral’s b a g Warrior Cluing All Yoag’s bag Kalde lbe Bukhall Kougsi’s bag Hercules822 words
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Article398 1907-02-09 5 There does uot seem to have beeu auv captain iu Hongkong Harbour possessed of the prescaeuee of Captaiu Watson, of the Clarence, ou the occasion of the 1831- cyclone at Calcutta (says the Field). He discerned the approach and direction of the storm, aud steamed betimes out398 words
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Article1370 1907-02-09 5 (From Our Oicu Correspondent.) Wednesday, Feb. 6th. 1907. The Royal visit was naturally tbe priucij p i event of interest with us las» week and, as the Echo was informed over the wires, everything passed oft splendidly. N<*:,uie did her best to secure tbe success of the series1,370 words
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Article68 1907-02-09 5 To-day. 27th Day of 12th Moon. Town Baud, Golf Club 6 to 7 p.m. Opera lud-a Pcmata. Cbtl.iriug Che loroutf,” Iviug Street Theatre, 9 p.m. The Grard Cinematograph, Kimberley Street, 9 p in. To-morrow. 28*h Day of 12th Annual Geueral Meeting, Chiu* s?e Kecrratioii Club, 7.3‘> p in. l’he68 words
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Article15 1907-02-09 5 Mocetlt-ni'i) 1 i-t.li Feb. Cliiua Deil<t > 10'li Cbiua ((r«Wt!(jHai() libli Oerirmi Lohviij) ...2Uli15 words
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Article20 1907-02-09 5 P. O. SAILINGS Vl.ii' Se Vkt. < »i;tw*ki»‘ UmiK'viti'» Macedonia ]4 Feb I />**//<» Id Fd> Ma'ta ■J') bee mint 4 Mar.20 words
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Advertisement13 1907-02-09 5 rench Confectionery, I a. Nortliam Road. Chocolates. Bonbons, Itassort Fondants, At Tt*a*nnn\>le Friren13 words
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Advertisement481 1907-02-09 5 QUALITY TELLS. lu the end it is the Quality that Tells, ,tud that is why, iu ;i comparatively’ short space of time, the MASSEY* H A KRIS IJICYCI K has become recognised here—as in all Countries where il is known—ns bein^ THE VERY BEST. (1) They run easy! (2) And481 words
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Article1244 1907-02-09 6 OFFICIAL MINUTfcS. .Minin eh of a Meeting of the Municipal Commission**** held ou Friday, the 25th January, l!tt>7. Present. F. J. Hallifax. Esq (President. Quail Beug Kee, Esq. R A. P. Hogau. Esq. h. II. lie***. E»q. Dr. P. V. Locke. Ah emt. L. II. Clayton, E-q. 1.1,244 words
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Article515 1907-02-09 6 An old subject—as old, probably, as the first biography ever writteu—has cropped up again in the New York Ev*nim Post—1 to what extent should a biographer be frank in the presentation of bis subject Many biographers have b*en blamed for overcandour, o'lieis have l>ee»i taken s-verely515 words
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Article131 1907-02-09 6 I'lttiHo, ‘.*th February {By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Itemami Sank ...2/4} 4 months’ sight Bank 2 D 3 Credit 2/4'n 3 Documentary ...2/4| Oh unite. I Jemumi Rank !*s 173 j 3 days’ sigh» Private 175} B iilmf. Demand Bank 173} M ’Uliuein. Demand Bank 1711 *3131 words
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Article175 1907-02-09 6 lo!d leaf 5 64 70 B. Pepper( W.C<*asi 31b*.or. $17 —buyers White Pepper s23} bu v rs IT mg Pepper slB. —buys Clove* (picked $4O —buyers M u*e $B5. —buyers M .ce Pickings 71. —sa es Nutmegs 110* 27} sates (No 1 5 10 sales Sugar < 2 uo175 words
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Article194 1907-02-09 6 Penang, 'dm February, ISH>7. Beer— c i 4 •Soup per catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 18 Rump Steak M 24 Gx fail each 30 Tongue 55 Feet s»5 Heart m 32 Liver >t >5 Pork—- per catty 32 Pig’s Head 20 Feet t>194 words
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Article700 1907-02-09 6 z Number of c Capital. Shares y* Last Dividend. Name C 1 I aiut I&SUfcU. 2 2 tt 1903 300/KK) j 30 00U jl° 10 !«eiat Tin MinimTco* Ltd. .J $lO.1900 175.000 .tr ,0 10 Bersawal, Cold Mining Co., Ltd. j nuhl !v°\ O'Miu.i 10 JO Bi u«eb HvdraulieTin700 words
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Advertisement75 1907-02-09 6 Another Case nf |{htMiin.uisin Cuied hv Chitnihtilaiii i. I'.iiu Hiim The fcffic. 7 of CiiamlwiU.uV l»*in Kalw 1,1 •I** tim.il IMII (](M||o|). 1 .la.lv, 1 I U*l till |HI. (.1 (iny.l.y i i, U. b. A., fcljls ili.it III 111 I It*. 1 a ill’» I I,aim u.ve bun |*.m.irm.i75 words
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Advertisement56 1907-02-09 6 Chamberlain's Crugli Remedy Ab olutely Harmless Ihk fault of gmug children mediciue cont.iMiu.i: injurious substances, is some limes mote disastrous than the disease from which they may be buffeting. Kverv mother sliou'd kuow that Chamberlaiu’s Cough lb-in*dy is peifeetly sale for children to take, as it contains nothing harmful. For56 words
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Advertisement110 1907-02-09 6 > X. (I) X i-y O Lu < TOi r 60s f*1" c° o o»Vc<^ O s ..ii .i*;|i**9 ■r TO BE HAD RETAIL MACKAY’S LIQUOR WHISKY. C/es/ers’ Champagne, FROM BauSeug&co.,j THE CELEBRATED Gim Tek Hee S. B« Co.” &Co., GIN Heap Lee Co., in red cases. Tong Joo Co.,110 words
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241 1907-02-09 7 The i’okio correspoudeut of the JDuihj Shill says —I loam that the Japauese Government is in favour of the qurstiou of disarmament being submitted to the (’ague Coufeieuce. The heavy tiuaucial burden» which are weighing on the country have not only induced the military and241 words
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Article687 1907-02-09 7 The last man to leave Lucknow,” was a Scotsman! Sandy Macpliersou was his name, and hi> veins were full of Celtic 1 lood. His death from exposute near Nairn, which has just happened, recalls an incident of undoubted uutheu'icit r, as marvellous as any iu the687 words
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Advertisement1036 1907-02-09 7 (< Straits Echo BUSINESS directory. mineral WATER manufacturers. GRAHAM NICHOLSON, Office, fca, Beach Street. 141*0 PENANG. SELECT BOARDING HOUSES THE PRIORY, 38, S'ortham Road. Boarding House situated at the seasid* wit bin easy distance of Town. Terms Moderate. By Bay or Monti Mrs. W. RODYK. 152c LIVERY A. BAIT STABLES.1,036 words
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Advertisement934 1907-02-09 8 NOTICE. r pHE undersigned l>eg to inform the public of Penang and the neighbouring Native 1 States that they have been appointed Agents for Messrs. lugali Parsons, Clive A Co., Ltd. of London, and have recently received a large shipment of very best quality Europe ready made Coffins, Coffiu Furniture934 words
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Article1786 1907-02-09 9 Iis Application iu Athletics. i. Me !’>. 0. Fkv in the Lioyd'x Weekly.) l)> 1 ,v# \Vt are all very familiar with the“ strong idea it is well advertised and system- 1 1,1,1 i ,,,d promised. We all faucy we »11*1 I A* f I l tilU d1,786 words
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Article1745 1907-02-09 9 Hy Philii* (jtIBBS in IHK Tribune.) Few Londoners know tlieir Loudon. They kuow ;i few streets iu it. .ml a sul.utl, two outside the radius and some of -hero, with this limited knowledge, aud the memory of a week-end in Fans set down the City1,745 words
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Article1083 1907-02-09 9 A chapter in the Paradoxes of Max Nordau is d voted to theories of success The author is frankly ironical in these pages, but m every liue there is also the sting of a fe!t truth—that is to sav, the paradoxes, whet he good or bad,1,083 words
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Article1087 1907-02-09 9 A Hunuhki* Lives Lost. A sudden squall broke out at Hongkoug ou January 28 ami its effect was calamitous, the death roll being estimated at about a hundred. The harbour was ’azi'v restless, and, save tiie black skv, there was no suggestion < f the death-wind that ta ed1,087 words
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Article293 1907-02-09 9 The people in portions of Africa have many curious customs and superstitions, and among the former may he mentioned the fashion of having fat wives. Rung introduced to a gieat c! ief’s wife. Speke thus described her;—“ I was struck with the extraotdinai v dimensions of tiie fat293 words
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Article315 1907-02-09 9 •> How Much is Mat'bal: How Much A KTIvIf ial Frame Women s an expression which should obtain a hold on ti e public of the moment. It. appeals that the halo-like arrangement which dec «rates the women of the time i- formed hv wrapping tbe hair round315 words
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Advertisement68 1907-02-09 9 Every Bottle Guaranteed 'I'm** is don#» with Chamberlain’* K“inedv. and if von are not, satisfied after usiiivr two thirds of the bottle according to directions, return w'’»t is left and your •ii n»t will he refunded. For sale by all eh •mist* and storekeepers. BAXTER A <o.’s BEST NAVY CANVAS.68 words
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Advertisement970 1907-02-09 10 INSURANCE2S. T H E L 0 N D 0 N A SS U R A N C E SUN FIRE OFFICE. Quardian Assurance Company, Limited. Entahlihhkd 1821. Suhitcrilied Capital «£2,000,000 Total 1iivhnI««1 Fund» upward h of 4.500,0«K» Total Annual Income £769,000 rilHK undersigned have l**en appointed 1 Agents of the970 words
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