Straits Echo, 1 March 1907

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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 5. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, FRIDAY, Ist MARCH, 1907. Sinj*ie Copy, 10 cents. No. 47
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      1134 1 TIGER brand cement. 6s 258 N <r> Op 4* m psp 0£ IN V r o HES 7 EOR ALL PURPOSES. BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCOKPORATKD BY ROYAL CHARTER. Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation. 800,000 .£975,000 .£800,000 Capital Paid-up Reserve Fund Rflierve Liability! of Proprietors Head Office:
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      19 1 TIAIVG’LEE Co BASS’S >'>\ 88^ Y fc. <2 T Q Co C?Ct a sc 4J <s> v,3S m unois s.ssHKKino
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    Items of Interest.
    1527 2 An Atneiican paper, describing a duel, said that on** party was rather seriously wounded in the chest, aud the other tiled iu the air.” It would be interesting to learn who injured the sufferer. The latest miracle from America. —A blind beggar at East Saginaw, Mich., had
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      62 2 A Good Family l.iniimnt. Every family should be supplied with a bitilo of Chamle laiu’s l’aiu Halm. For cuts, bruises, bums, scalds or similar injuries, which are of almost daily occur* reuce, theie is nothin* so good. It cools aud soothes the wound and not ouly gives pei maiipQt (ure
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      137 2 Nothing Equal to Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for Bowel Complaints in Children. We have used Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in our family for years,” says Mrs. J. B. Cooke, of Nederlands, Texas, U. S. A. We have given it to all of our children. We have
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      1561 2 FOR SALE. WHERE SHALL WE MEET? MEET ME AT THE FRENCH CONFECTIONERY, 17a, North am Road Telephone No. 527. First Class Bar, Fresh Cakes, and Ices daily. *i PENANG SALES ROOM. The undersigned is instructed to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION, At the back of Messrs. Iluttenbach A Co.’s godowns, On
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      96 3 Kahkihala, Hr. s.s, 7if 1, Learuiont, Ist Mar., Singapore, 27» 1i Feb., Gen., H L. A Co. Malaya, Ger. s.s 348, Loewe, 28tk Feb., L)eli, 27» 1] Feb., Geu., I). M. <fe Co. Ban Whati Bin, Br. s.s., 195, Morney, 28th Feb., Tougkab, 27th Feb., Gen., A Co. Ban
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      DEPARTURES.
      59 3 Ist March Cornelia, for Port Swetteuham aud Malacca. Taw Tuny, for I'raug and Pang Nga. Tony Chuy (Jit. for Batu Bahru and Asahan. Carlyle, for Teluk Ausou. Knot Sang, for Calcutta. Sfa’aya, for Deli. t'iyiny Fish, for Port Weld and Taipitj. Fitzpatrick, for Kaugoon. Decanha, for Ceylon, Australasia, India,
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    EXPECTED
    26 3 r 'eeseh Frtnn A iff. illy Put Trieste Beuveuue Sido Maru i Colombo Loudon Singapore S K.&CV S.B.&Co. B JcC j. 5th Mar 9th 15th
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    SAILINGS.
    22 3 Yeg*eh For A'jen/s Leave* Trieste Siugapore S. K.tiiDj. 5th Mar. Beuveuue Singapore S. H.*tCo. 9tli Sailo Maru Mai sei lies B.ACo.
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    MAILS CLOSE
    210 3 For Colombo Tuticoriu —Per Hakata Marti, 11 am. Deli and Laugsa—Per Van der Parra, to-morrow, 11a m. Tongkah—Per Rotorua, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Langkat—Per Ran Whatt Soon, tomorrow, 2 p.m. Laugsa, T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh and Sabaug—Per Hok Canton, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Teluk Alison—Per Langkat, to morrow, 2 p.m.
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      1613 3 (S HIPPIN G.) TA It IS. 11. Co INTENDED SAILINGS. British India Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. Ejected Arrival* and Departures. Man Service. Outwards. m St- Delta connecting with 8 8 .Himalaya *.s. Arcadia do 8.8. Victoria "j j| D> i'ii aha do 8.8. India Homewards. Devanha connecting with 8.8. Britannia
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      96 3 Homeward Passenger Season 1907. P. O. S. N. Co. s.s. MACEDONIA lO.olii TONS. From Penang Direct to Marseilles and London. WITHOUT TRANSHIPMKNT. Leave Penang Ul 29 8 P M Leave Bombay Apl. 6 due Marseilles Apl. 20 Colombo Apl 3 London Apl. 27 Passengers by this vessel will l>e afforded
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    Time Straits Echo.
    105 4 Jostioe satisf.e ererybcd) an 1 uatice alone.— Kmerĕon Fstablislied June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except t-andays.) at tri CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No 226—232. Beach Street, Penan? PRICE: ILY IXM'AL »84 per anno,* OYTBTATIONS Postage Rxtr>. M\IT. «DITION (Post Free *l5 CARLE ADDRESS Echo—Penang.” Telej h me No.
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    OUR ANIMAL DRUDGES.
    734 4 One of the first things that strikes tie stranger upon landing in Penang is the large number of bullock carts employed along the front of Weld Q ay in bringing cargo to and from th 3 lighters which serve the steamers. The animals drawing these vehicles are
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    THE FIRE DANGER.
    780 4 Only on Monday last had we occasion to refer to the danger to which the town is exposed through the inadequacy of our appliances for the extinguishing of tires. Last evening another tire took place and again there was delay in the arrival of the engines. It
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    St. Patrick's Day.
    22 4 We would call the attention of Irishmen to the announcement concerning St. Patrick s Ball, appearing in another coluiuu.
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    Spampani’s Circus.
    35 4 We would remind the public of the opening performance of Spampaui’s Circus this evening, at 9.15. Judging from the number of seats already booked, the show looks like having a bumper house to-night.
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    P. L. R. A.
    110 4 The Competition for Mrs. Foxs prize was finished last Wednesday, tbe-/th, in a deluge of rain. The following are the scores Feb. 23rd. Feb. 27th. 150 100 150 100 Hep. vds. yds. yds. yds. G.T. Mrs. Tate ...12 '3l 32 30 *27 132 Douglas S 34
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    Penang Cricket Club.
    499 4 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The following tie was played oft yesterday: Championship. G. R. K. Mugliston bent H. C. Sells 6—3, 6 —2. The following ties have been fixed for Monday, 4th March: Cha hijj. S. F. B, Martin rs. F. Dennys. Simjle Handicap.—Clans A H. C. Sells
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    Fire.
    193 4 There was an outbreak of tire last uight at about eleveu o’clock in a ship chandler's shop in Beach Street, the chop b'riug Si D Heap Seng, No. 267, the house being owned by Mr. Khoo Guat Cheng. As usual, the engiues could not arrive on the scene until
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    For the Guidance of Magistrates.
    161 4 The effect of sentences on prisoners has beeu brought to the notice of the Magistrates in Perak. These gentlemen are informed that they should (i) avoid imprisoumg tirst offenders if a tine can lie made to meet the case; (ii) for a tirst offence, if
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    Infringements of the Bankruptcy Law.
    565 4 A cmse of considerable importance was heard before the Beuch Court yesterday afternoon. The charges framed agaiust Sena Mahomed Sultan, Kliug cloth shopkeeper, No. 194. Beach Street, agaiust whom a Bankruptcy Petition was presented, were two, viz:—(1) that, after a Receiving Order had beeu n.ade,
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      449 4 JUST UNPACKED. A large collection of the following Scents from the celebrated makers, LUNDBORGS:— NADA ROSE, S’TTISS LIL.A.O, EDEITI.A., ARBOREA. The above scents are ti revelation, never before haying been imported to Penang. They «re specially selected owing to their fascinating and most exquisite and lasting odour. I hose who
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Politics.
      176 5 T(IC seslablishmtnt Questi*' iSitj'i'l "''l bv -Mill Miruir.r.— C mt"' bv UW vote, to ">■ I;** »dopt«l ,r»IX, Mpr*»»* .'leurHUilUj of i h i .1: ..adowing tlie Church dues ablnhuig and ui < n.rell said that he perof fcu'laud. Mr. I /-,1 1 1 M»lh WieveJ l b ClMucb
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      Russia.
      142 5 The Anglo-Russian Negotiations. (Supplied by Reuter.) M'lou, Ist March. —Reuter learns that, while it i» yet premature to indicate the definite hues of auv Anglo-Uussian agreeiiinDt, the uegocialious l>etweeu the two countries are making satisfactory progress, q<> tangible result o* which is the joint offer of a loan to
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      France.
      61 5 Church and State. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, Ist March. telegram of the nh February stated that there was every indication that the French Bishops would xccept M. Briand’s proposals aud so bring au end to tlie French Church question. Ufortunately auother deadlock is now reported. The Y'aticiu formally refuses
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      The Thaw Trial.
      55 5 Mrs. Thaws Evidence. (Supplied by Renter.) Londou, Ist March.—The searching crossrumiuatiou of Mrs. Thaw is concluded. It disclosed a number of painful details concerning her acquaintance with Thaw before their marriage, but ihe eutire frankness of her is regarded as tending to corroWate the general t rut
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      Meningitis.
      31 5 The Belfast Returns (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, Ist March.—So far 123 cases of fe yer nud 77 deaths have occurred m Four people who were attacked ut-sday evening, died yesterday.
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      The Aga Khan.
      24 5 To Visit Tangier. (Supplied by Reuter.) lst March.—The Aga Khan left *ill I U’outiueut yesterday aud to ludr VISI Iwfore returning
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      The Navy.
      71 5 The Estimates (Supplied by Reuter.) London, Ist March —The Naval estimates show a reduction of 1,427,091 aud a thousand men, while new construction is to co->t .£8,100,(00 as compared with £9,.i35,000 in 1906-07. The programme iucludes two or (uuless the Naval Powers reach au understanding at the Hague
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    Mr. Trotter's Departure.
    176 5 The mercantile, baukiug, legal, and other sections of the community concerned iu the commerce of Singapore have very rightly decided that the work of Mr. Noel Trotter as Postmaster General of the Straits Settlements has iu itB efficiency been of such marked benefit, to there communities particularly,
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    Rubber Pupils for Malaya.
    163 5 'The Londou correspondent of the Times oj Ceylon says I am informed that there are no less thau six future planters leaviug England during the next fortnight iu oue batch, all proceeding to Malaya to learn plauting aud secure billets there. They have chosen Malaya as
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    Inspector-General of the Army.
    228 5 An Unfounded Rumoub about the Duke of Connaught. Statements have been made iu several quarters that it is iu ceutemplation to introduce important changes iu the office of Inspector-General of the Forces, aud that the Duke of Connaught will probably vacate his appointment. YVe have authority
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    The Health of the Navy.
    129 5 The statistical report of the health of the Navy for the year 1905 says the returns for the 'total force may be considered as very satisfactory. As compared with the averages of the last eight years, there are decreases iu the ratios of cases, invaliding*,
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    Our London Letter.
    1769 5 London, February The severity of the weather has got th~roughly ou the nerves of most of us iu this country, and its break-up must have been welcomed by more persons than regretted it. The cold brought out with renewed emphasis the coutempt one has always felt for
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    Passengers.
    153 5 Per Malta, from London Mr. D. B. Sta.k. Mr. H. G. Harris, Mr. C. H. I Wright. From Marseilles: Mr. YV. If. A. Mac Donuell, Mrs. MaePonnell, Miss M. Bettou, Mr. M. Allan, Miss Allan. From Colombo Mr. R. Agar, Mr. Buckingham. For Singapore Rev. C. H. Worthington. Mr.
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    FIXTURES.
    102 5 To-uat. 1711 l DaV of Ist Mooli. P. C. C. Teuuis Tournament. Town Baud, Esplauade, 1* to 11 p in. The British Cinematograph, ooruer of Peuaug Road and Campbell Street, 9 p.m. Opera iudra Pennala, Meugerna,” King Street Theatre, 9 p.m Spampaui's C»rcus, compouud of Kliug Morgue, Chuha Street.
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    THE MOON.
    17 5 Las» Quarter Mar. 7th O New Moon IPh First Quarter 22nd O Full Moou doth
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    MAILS DUE.
    13 5 Cluua i Dcca'ihu) ...2ud Mar. Cliiua Preumen) ...sth Grmau (Xie'en) ...6th
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    35 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Outwards. Homkvvaros. Delta l i Mar. I Devanha 2 Mar. Arcadia 2% Delhi 10 hxtrn Service. Outwards. llomkwaros. Japan 5 Mar. I Ni/anza S Mar. Sumatra 19 Manila -5 Apr.
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      13 5 French Confectionery, A > North am Road. Boubons, I Outsort Fondants, fi'ei ouH.i/1/1 Vricet.
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      41 5 Rheumatism Can be Cured Many sufferers from this painful disease i, eu surprise 1 aul del.gbted at the oiompt relief obtaiued by applying Llinnh'rlain's Pain Balm. A permanent cure nut.v be effected [!“y U. For sale l" all Chemists and Storekeeper»-
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      48 5 Neuralgia and Sciatica Cured. The great pain relieving power of Chatr.berlain’s Pain Balm has been the sip prise and delight of many sufferers from neuralgia and sciatica. The excrucating pains char icteristic of the-e diseases are quickly allayed by this liniment. For sale by all Chemists and Storekeepers.
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      143 5 ST. PATRICK’S BALL. A meeting of all Irishmen interested in Bt. Patrick’s Bill will lie held at the M asouic Hall, at 7-15 p.m. on Monday next, the 4tb instant. GKO. TEELING. 1-3-07 100. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. AK. A. R. S. M. Muthiva Chetty aud A. P. R Muthiva Chetty
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      239 5 VIOLINS AND MANDOLINS. A Pine Stock of Violins, supplied with Bow, Case, Instruction Book, Kcsin and Extra Strings, packed and delivered Penang Railway free. *9.00, «12 50, -517 £O, «22 00, ?27 50 and sJS 01). GEORGE TISSINGTON COY., Victor l*iano Agency, OK AC li SI’KEET, PENANG. I/ you want
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    39 5 Obituary. A I amous Conjurer < XuppHtd t y Reuter.) A 1 March.—The death is au0 t ie famous conjurer Bertram. An Advocate of Peace. A i 8t March.—The death is autlvoc-,. I, 1 Hodgson Pratt, the famous ot Peace.
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    The Backstairs of Luxury.
    1557 6 1 hr curtain in this theatre—which is the Savoy, though not the Savoy of Gilbert aud Sullivan opera —-is always up, aud is never rung down. The actors aud actresses arrive at all hours of the day aud night. The sceues are constantly being chauged. Aud
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    Lloyd’s Register.
    367 6 From Lloyd’s Register we learn that during 1906, exclusive of warships, 886 vessels of 1,828 343 tons gross (viz 815 steamers of 1,809,433 tous aud 71 sailing vessels of 18,910 tons) have been lauuched iu the United Kingdom. The warships launched at both Government and private yards amount
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    EXCHANGE.
    120 6 Pbna.no, Ist March. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank -»-2/41 4 months' sight Bank —2/4^ 3 Credit 2/1« 3 Documentary ...2/4$ ’alcutta, Demand Bank Ivs 173$ 3 days’ sight Private 175$ .1 .inliay, Pjmand Bank 173$ loulmein, Demand Bank lHi 3 days’ sight Private 1751 [adran,
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    PRODUCE.
    161 6 lold leaf 6470 Pepper( W.Coast 31 !>*». A oz.) 317. —no stock Vhite Pepper 324 sales .'rang Pepper 318’ buye-s Jloves (picked) 342. —sales lace 383. —sales lace Pickings 72$ sellers lutraegsllOs 27$ sales !No. 1 550 sales 2 no stock Basket 33.25 sales Tapioca Flour 1 82$ nominal
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    MARKET PRICES.
    175 6 Penang, Ist March, 1907. Beef— ets. Soup per catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 50 Feet 15 Heart 32 Liver 30 Pork— Pork per catty 32 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 24 Tongue 30 Mutton per
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    SHARES.
    944 6 «m §j d. o S Number of p g 3 I Capital. Shares I > y Last Dividend. Name. ii -fe issued. <8 -S Mining. 1903 300,000 30.000 10 10 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. *l7. 1900 175,000 1400tKleV W Bersawah Gold Mining Co., Ltd. nom 1901 600.000 60,000
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      74 6 Whooping Cough in Jamaica During tiie epidemic of whooping cough which was prevalent iu Jamaica, Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy was freely used. Mr •I. Riley Dennett, Chemist at Brown’s Town, Jamaica, says of it 1 cauuot speak too highly of this re me iy. It has never failed in a case
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      100 6 > X i o DJ < wl >*» S O /11 ic. TO BE HAD RETAIL FROM Ban Seng Co., Gim Tek Bee Co., ««hd Lee Co., Tong Joo Ov., Goon Yen Friends, Chiat Seng Co., Teik Chin Co., Ipoh, and all the leading stores. SMLANDS, BUTTER! CO., SOLE AGENTS,
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    Thought Petter of It.
    153 7 Mr. Justice Maulehid on <>n > ocosi n, it. is said, a particularly atrocious c.se to try, and when a verdict of guilty w is icturued lie exclaimed I can’t pass sentence now. I would give this man tive-and-tweuty years’ penal servitude. Rriug him up to
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    Too Risky !
    144 7 Too Risky Au excited man rushed into a lawyer's office, aud without any preliminary burst out Has a husband a light to open iiis wife’s letters Certainly, sir, certainly,” was the reply* “open all you please.” Well, here is a letter inv wife has written to our wife, and asked
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    Brigand's Career.
    690 7 Student, Cattle Raider, Murderer and Tyrannical Governor. Mr. Harris, the Tangier conespondeut of the Timet, furnishes his paper with an interesting account of Kiisuli. No cue is better qualified to draw the portrait of the famous brigand than Mr. liariis, who was his captive for three weeks. From
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      1032 7 Straits Echo business directory. mineral. WATER manufacturers. FUSSELL’S “BUTTERFLY” BRAND INSURANCES. GRAHAM NICHOLSON, Office, Beach Street. 14Pc I'ENANG. select BOARDING HOUSES. THE PRIORY, 38, Northern Road. Boardiuu' House situated at tbe seaside within easy distance of Town. Terms Moderate. By Day or Month Mrs. W. HODYK. 152 c LIVERY BAIT
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      984 8 Lim Sun Ho, CHOP HE'NO MOH Sc Co., .b4, Beach Street, Penang. VOTICB. NOTICE. VIEWS of Penang, Singapore, Perak, Selangor, and Sumatra. Importers of all kinds of European Cloth and General Commission Agents. 22o Photos enlarged, various sizes up to 3 ft., on Bromide paper. W. JONES, King Street, Penang.
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