Straits Echo, 4 May 1907
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Title Section37 1907-05-04 1 Straits Echo 10-PAGE EDITION. DAILY CHRONICLE OP EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL 5. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, SATURDAY, 4tii MAY, 1907. Single Copy, 10 cent». No. 100.37 words
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Advertisement1033 1907-05-04 1 TIGJR BRAND CEMENT. j 6s 258 N y$ -r 4 pXP IN PO hest for all purposes. BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. incorporated by royal CHARTER. 1800,000 .£975,000 .£BOO,OOO Capital Paid up Keaervc Fund K«*ervfl Liability of Proprietors lload Oflice: HATTON COURT, THREADNEEDLK STREET, LONDON. Agencies and1,033 words
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Advertisement24 1907-05-04 1 TIANG LEE A Co. H f—• a o DC 8 CO 7] ■H C/3 > C/3 Jt u.; 7. 5 <2 z z /> SOLfi AGENTS.24 words
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Article213 1907-05-04 2 Loudon, 9th April —Tiu, owing to some realisations by stale holders, and further large sale* bv Bears,” again receded several j£’s, but has become quite s'rong during the laat day or two owing to continned purchases in this market, by Chinese and curtailed supplier, closing at .£lB6213 words
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Article658 1907-05-04 2 Mksbkh J. Russell Gbant Co.’s Shake Mabket Repubt London, 11th April, 1007. The market for Malay and Ceylon Rubber Shares has been moderately active aud the tone is better, with prices firmer in general case* the Pataling report has been favourably received aud has helped to strengthen the market.658 words
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1173 1907-05-04 2 Tuesday, 23rd July, 1907, Thursday, 25th July, /907, and Saturday, 27th July, 1907, To be passed at a General Meeting to be held on Tuesday, l'ttli May, 1907. Notice. —No amendments to this Programme will be considered uuless due notice is1,173 words
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Advertisement82 1907-05-04 2 Rheumatism Makes Life M iserable. A happy home is llie most valuable possession that is witliiu the reach of mankind, ljut you cauuot enjoy i's comforts if you are suffering from rheumatism. You throw ÜBide business canes when vou enter vour ImniH and you can ho relieved Jrcm those rheumatic82 words
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Advertisement1008 1907-05-04 2 PERAK TURF CLUB. A GENERAL MEETING will be held at the Perak Club, at 6-30, May 25th, 1907. Business: To arrange a Program me for the August Meeting. 26 4-07 308 KIMTA TIN MINES LIMITED. DIVIDEND No. '2* X. A further dividend of 6d. per share has been declared, payable1,008 words
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Advertisement88 1907-05-04 2 RUNNYMEDE, 40 NORTH AM ROAD, SEA SIDE. Boarding house, newly furnished aud decorated. Telephone No. 543 Terms moderate. By day, week or month. C. HOLT HAUSEN, Proprietor TO LET. PREMISES No. 52, LA RUT ROAD. Entry 1st March. Apply to KIIOO IIOCK SEONG, •No. 46, Beach Street. FOR SiALR. Young88 words
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Shipping.
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Article125 1907-05-04 3 (jrNEishNAu, Ger. s 8., 5,003, Ralte, 2nd May, 210 b Mar., Gen., —D. M. A C Japan, Rr. 3,B 't>, ss,, Notley, 4th May, Singapore, 2ud May, Gen., —A. O. A Co. Tahoba, 1 Jr. s.s., 3,057, Wi’lis. 3rd May, Singapore, Ist May, Gen., —H. L. A Co. Lightning,125 words
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Article77 1907-05-04 3 4th Mat. Petrel, for Pangkalan Rrandau. Avagyee for Deli. Mary Austin, for Asahan. Langkat, for Teluk Ausou. Kapur thala, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. De Carpentier, for Langsa, T. Seuiaw®, Segli, Polo Web, Glehleh, Padaug aud Ratavia. Hock Chtian Un, for Setul. Sree Banka, for Pangkor. Japan, for Colombo77 words
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Article30 1907-05-04 3 r esseh hWmu A ijmJ* Due E. F. Ferdinand iC'oloni bo S.K.&Co. 5tb May. Benloiuoud Loudon S.B.&Co. 6th Persia Singapore S K &Co. 7 tli Braetnar Glasgow S.B.&Co. 13th30 words
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Article22 1907-05-04 3 j For A'lnil* Lcartt E. K. Fer I diuand Singapore S.K.itCo. Mar. Beulomoud Singapore S.B.ACo. Persia 'Colombo S.K.ACo. Braeinar Singapore S.B.&Oo.22 words
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Article70 1907-05-04 3 For Singapore, Olmia au«l Japan—Per E. F. Ferdinand, fit Ij instant, 2 p in. Colombo and Tutieorin— Per A*ka, titb instant, 3 p.m. Tougkali—Per Rotorua, 7«h instant, 1 p.m. Kopab, Kenocg, Victoiii Point, Mergui an i Tavoy—Per (Jumper 7th instant, 1 p.m Langkat—Per Ban Whatt Soon, 7th instant,70 words
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Advertisement1453 1907-05-04 3 (S H I F» F» I N G.) 8. N. Co, tfjjc-leil Arrivals and Departures. Man Service Outwards. \i <* B8 Oceana connecting with h.8. Britannia _>;« Mullu do h.h. Marmora June ~6 b.h. Delta do 8.8. Mooltanu l, 0 8.8. China do 8 s. Macedonia Homewards klav II s*.1,453 words
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Advertisement185 1907-05-04 3 Straits Steamship Co., Ltd* New Service between Penang» Port Swettenham and Singapore. The above Company’s New Steamer PERAK will 1*3 despatched from Penang every Tuesday, at 5 p.tn., from the Wharf for Port Swettenham aud Singapore, arriving at Port Swettenham in time to catch the 8 30 train for Kwala185 words
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Article, Illustration100 1907-05-04 4 Jostica satisfies ererjbcdy and justice alone.— K’m r-on Established Jane Ist, 1903 Publishod dally (except Sundays.) CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang PRICE DAILY LOCAL per annu»* OUTSTA TIONB Postage Kxtra. SAIL BDITION (Poet Free *l5 CABLE ADDRESS Echo —Penang.” Telephone No. 3443. X.B. All100 words
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Article1578 1907-05-04 4 Comparisons, we are told, are generally odious, but one cannot help now and again making them, either between one’s friends, one’s belongings and those of other folk, or between different places which we either read or hear about. Take, for instance, the state of India at the present1,578 words
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Article86 1907-05-04 4 As wiil be seen from Matsuo’s advertise meut in this issyie, there wiil be another complete change of programme at the Show this evening. One eau always be certain of an eujoyable evening’s entertainment at Matsuo’s, the more so this evening because Matsuo has just received a new86 words
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Article495 1907-05-04 4 The Opening Performance. We are always ready to welcome our old favourites, so there is no wonder that Hamstou’s Circus drew a big audience last night and they well deserved it, for there was not a dull moment from start to fiuisli aud the menu that the “Colonel”495 words
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Article458 1907-05-04 4 Mr. Hereford was occupied yesterday )n afternoon in trviug together three cases which were closely connected. The defenlo dauts were three Chinese, named Poh Kin, f Kua Poh ana Goh Guan Keng. The first two were charted, respectively, with dishonest at lv receiving, and dishonestly disposing of,458 words
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TELEGRAMS.
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Article95 1907-05-04 4 RIOTING AT RAWAI, |'|M,| Bungalows and Motor Cars Burned, Supplied by lteut+r.) I oudou, 4'h May.—Serious rioting qc curied at Rawal Pindi, iu the Puujaub ,l, s tnct, yesterday. The mob burned motor cars aud the furniture iu two buug;i| ()W aud pillaged the Mission Church. Xhe Police, who95 words
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Article208 1907-05-04 4 India for Free Trade (Supplied by He liter.) London, 3rd May.—At the Colouial Cou. ference yesterday both Sir James Lyle Mackay, on behalf of India, and Mr. Asquith argued in favour of Free Trade. Sir Janies dwelt on the advantageous position of India aud the rapid growth of208 words
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Article73 1907-05-04 4 The German Orient Bank. (Supplied l\j Reuter.) Loudon, 4th May.—The Koelnischt Zeituny says that there is no question as to the secrecy of the schemes attributed to the German Orient Bank. Herr Gutmanu, the representative of the Bank, has arrived at Teheran and was introduced by the German Minister73 words
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Article60 1907-05-04 4 Another Benzine Disaster. a (Suj)plied by Reuter.) Loudon, 4th May.—The steamer Silverslip, from Singapore for London, was abandoned iu the Bay of Biscay, after a terrific explosion caused by her cargo of benzine. Five of the crew are missing. Forty-eight members of the crew, including four who were badly60 words
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Article62 1907-05-04 4 The Aldershot Review Loudon, 4th May.—The review at Aldeishot iu honour of Prince Fushimi will he held on the 9th May, when General French will command twenty-fhousaud troops, including a brigade of cavalry Six battalions of footguards will be paraded according to Mr. Haldane’s new organisation scheme. hiutf62 words
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Article32 1907-05-04 4 A Visit to Berlin. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 4tb May.—The Lord Mayor. Aldermen and Sheiiffs of London have u cepted the invitation to visit Berlin in t ie middle of Juue.32 words
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Article25 1907-05-04 4 The Thousand Guineas (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 4th May —The result of the Gn«* Thousand Guineas is as follows Elina Frugality J Sixtv 625 words
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Article42 1907-05-04 5 Troops for China (Supplied by lU.utei Loudon, 4-t.ii May. -Tlio Budget Committee of tlio Reichstag has passed the vote for the troops in China, the Government mak]njr a stand ou the ground that, the conteni'eut has not yet completed its task.42 words
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Advertisement378 1907-05-04 4 TEE ANGLO-CHIHESE STORE, 5, CHINA STREET. DOUROS' HIGH CLASS EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES, The only smoke that can satisfy a connoisseur. 99 Just landed ex s. s. “Bayern. Aristocrats, $1.80 per 100. 1.50 1.50 5* Dames, Pacha, Khedive, Extra fine quality, Extra fine, gold tipped, Special Mouth Piece, Fleur d’Oriente, Any orders378 words
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Article774 1907-05-04 5 Pertinent Questions to bk Asked by Unofficial». Sui’l’l.kmenta by orders of the day for the meeting of the Legislative Council to lie held on to-morrow, says last rhurB<lav’s Strait* Timex, have been issued as follows*— 1. Motion by the Colonial Secretary:— That this Council approves the expenditure of774 words
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Article958 1907-05-04 5 Loudon, 12th April. Vagaries of the Weather. Early risers last Sunday found a surprise waiting for them in the form of a snowstorm. Ou Saturday there had been frequent showers of rain, accompanied by a blustering wind, these changeable moods being excused ou the ground that they958 words
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Article1155 1907-05-04 5 (From Our Own Correspondent Wednesday, Ist May. Thi6 week I have so much to tell you that I dou’t quite know just on what subject to 1 begin. The Alsagoff murder is still one of. the principal topics of conversation here, so 1 perhaps 1 had best begin1,155 words
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Article169 1907-05-04 5 Peking, April 12.—Sir John Jordan, the British Minister, has sigued an agreement with the Peking Government to reduce the importations of opium into China gradually until the entire trade ceases at the end of ten years. But the proviso is added that if China fails to prohibit169 words
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Article188 1907-05-04 5 An impudent and daring highway robbery is reported as having occuired ou the Tarnbun Hoad on Monday morning, says the Times of Malaya. An opium retailer wbc lives at Ampaug, about 1.1 miles from Tarnbun, left, there about <> a. m. iu a ghari for Ipoli witli $l3O188 words
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Article69 1907-05-04 5 Arrived Per ss. Taroba, from Singapore Mrs. Jacks, Mrs. Mower, Mrs. Paps and children, Dr. Me. Dowell, Dr. Smith and clnldre.’, Messrs. VV. A. Cuscaden, H. J. YV. Haber, G. Hall, F. Pollock, A. Si*kies, Kwaug Chee and Kwang Cboug. Departed. Per s.s. Taro'a. for Ringoou —Messrs. W. Peemoller.69 words
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Article49 1907-05-04 5 To-day. 22ud Day of 3rd Moon. P. C. C. Gymkhana. Esplanade. 2 p.ni. Matsuo’s Japanese Cinematograph, cori er of Penang Road and Camplrell Street, 9 p.m Grand Change of Programme. To-morrow 22ud Dav of 3rd Moon. Matsuo’s Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Penaug Road and Campbell Street, 9 p.m.49 words
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Article14 1907-05-04 5 English Oceana ...‘Jib May Chiua ArccuVm ...11th China (Pr. /7. Friedrich) 14tli14 words
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Article17 1907-05-04 5 Last Quarter May. sth O New Moon I2*h First Quarter 2Mh O Full Moon 27th17 words
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Article32 1907-05-04 5 P. O. SAILINGS Mail Scrvitt. Outwards Homewards Oceana 9 May. Arcadia 11 May Malta 23 Delhi 26 hxtra Service. Outwards. Homewards. Socotra 14 May. Smudra IS May Peehainir 21 Formosa 1 June32 words
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Advertisement49 1907-05-04 5 Colds and Pneumonia. I here can be no excuse for a man if be ‘llowb a cold to develop into pneumonia. liiunberlaiu’s Couyli Remedy counteracts HU y teudeucy towards this disease and many doctor’s bills have been saved by its timely Uw For sale by all Dispensaries and Deal-49 words
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Advertisement28 1907-05-04 5 Sprains Quickly Cured. Bathe the parts freely with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and give them absolute rest and a quick cure is certain. For eale ty Dispensaries and Dealers.28 words
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Advertisement30 1907-05-04 5 Get it To-day. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cures diarrhcei and dysenterv in all forms and in all stages. It never fails. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.30 words
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Advertisement667 1907-05-04 5 REAL ECONOMY. Consists uut no much >u ux'itg a qua-ity of Second Rate Articles. bc.iusoihey me Cheap, but rath»r iu buying a fewer uumi er of Superior Quality Got ds, as proved especially iu the case of PALMER TYRES. And besides, consiiler the anuoyauce and lost, time avoided by the667 words
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Miscellaneous47 1907-05-04 5 WEATHER Thk following report is kiudlv supplied b« the Signal Director of Fort Cornwallis 5 p.o. Ji.Tu. noor. V*«r».r.t,n T >' m. Mf Fine Cloudy Wd 8. K. K KTi e rainfall dcrmy tin- 21 «tt 9 a.m. to»*lav was nil. ‘9 lUin 8. I o ir* ended47 words
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278 1907-05-04 6 General. De Wot has issued a remarkable statement criticizing General Botba’s attendance at the Conference. I ask .uyself,” be ■aya, how in the face of the enormous responsibility to the established population of South Afr ca, which General Botha has assumed as Prime Minister278 words
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Article350 1907-05-04 6 In introducing a catechism for possible brides. Mr. Basil Micdonahl Hastings writes in the World, There is rarely deceit in the heart of the bridegroom, but the bride full realises weeks befoie the wedding that she will be snappish in the* boat-train. Of course, in practice, married350 words
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Article418 1907-05-04 6 Many Houses Wrkckcd and Chuhches Ruined. On April 19, a< 5 a in., the inhabitants o r Manila were awakened by an earthquake shock which lasted for about, 40 seconds ami, as far as can be ascertained, excndel from the Caraballos mountains in Nueva V seaya. in t418 words
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Article505 1907-05-04 6 Per M. M. s.s. Oceanien, due at Singapore on 6th May To Singapore (from Marseilles, Apr. 14) Mr. W 8 Gibson, Bir C. Brook, Mr. C. S. Pearse, Mr. Saintbois, Mr. J. H. D. Jones. Per P. O. s.s. Britannia, connecting with tbe Oceana at Colombo,505 words
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Article122 1907-05-04 6 Pena.no, 4th May (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Sank ...2/4/« 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4 T 7 0 3 Credit 2/Jts 3 Documentary —2/4 Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs 173£ 3 days’ sight Private 175) B >ml»a\. P.jmand Bank 173.) Mouhnein, Demand Bank 171) 3 days’ sigh;122 words
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Article162 1907-05-04 6 Gold leaf *6)6) B. Pepper 3lbh.au/../ 16f —no stock White Pepper 24. —tellers Trang Pepper 19| sales Cloves (picked) 51. —buyers Mace 81.50 tales Mace Pickings 70| sellers Nutmegs lids 29 —sellers No. 1 s. —sales Sugar < 2 no stock Basket 3.10 Layers Tapioca Flour 1.80 nominal Copra162 words
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Article178 1907-05-04 6 Pbnang, 4th 1907. Beee— et*. Soup per cal tv 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 25 Tongue 50 Feet 15 Heart 28 Liver 25 Pork— Pork per catty 32 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 24 Tongue 32 Mutton per178 words
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Advertisement105 1907-05-04 6 “Make Hav While the Sun Shines.” There is a lesson iu tl»o work of (he thrifty fat iner. He knows that the bright sunshine nnif last but a day and he pi ep ires for the showers which are so likely to f. llow. So it stoifld le with every105 words
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Advertisement52 1907-05-04 6 To Ordinary and Order Bills of Lad ng Holders. s s. GNEISENAU has arrived from Bremen via ports. BEHN, MEYER Co., Ltd., Agents. 3 5-0? 323 To Ordinary and Order Bills of Lading Holders. s.s. “PRINZ REGENT LUITPOLD” lias anived from Japan via ports. BEHN, MEYER Co., Ltd., Agents. 3552 words
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Advertisement118 1907-05-04 6 toKntkmW > CO X t in xm ■Pi o tit ■ill UJ sSS C° < GK GW C‘fco*»° SnRO» c o :*li;!rl Sj». MB m ■>*’ i Xi^.X2^Si -*88«TO BE HAD RETAIL FROM Han Seng Co., Gim Tek Bee Co., Heap Lee Co., Tong Joo Co., Goon Yen Friends, Chiat118 words
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Advertisement3375 1907-05-04 7 THE EASTERN TRADING COMPANY, LIMITED CAPITAL $4,004,000.00. PROSPECTUS AND MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION. The Subscription List will o F en on Monday, the 11th day of March, 1907, and close on or before Tuesday, the 30th day of April, 1907, for the Colony of the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay3,375 words
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Advertisement933 1907-05-04 8 Lim Sun Ho, CHOP HENO MOH Go 164, Beach Street, Penang. importers of all kinds of European Cloth and General Commission Agents. 220 Kim Keng Leong Co 127, BEACH STREET. W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha. U.S.A. NOTICE. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. RESIDING AT ,\o. 2933 words
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Article920 1907-05-04 9 Win!*' t »».s- j..ri«v i»f people liave well,l, tine! opmiou- on the f-ulject of llie 11, iK >1 ion» of I lie Pre*»—am), indeed, it is tbe »c« ptii'i» wl»<> w ul'l decline to take charge of i.u editoiiJ depattmen! at a moment's notice—i» i‘ seldom, says the920 words
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Article142 1907-05-04 9 A Homan Catholic missionary, who labours iu South Dutch New Guinea, sends to a Java piper some curious particular» o meu and mauueis iu the Dutch Settlement •it Merauke. The islander» are rank savages, among whom head hunting and cauuiba ism are rife Between the settlers and142 words
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Article682 1907-05-04 9 I'kusosnkj. ok ihe Team. Til k following are the principal members of die South Afiiciu Cricket Team, whose arrival iu Loudon was telegraphed by Reuter yesterday P. W. Shiuwell, who is about tweuty-five years of age, was the captaiu of the victorious South Africans iu all682 words
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Article252 1907-05-04 9 Mine. Yvette Guilbert, the celebrated Parisian singer, has had a most romantic career, says M A P. When she was quite a young gill »he and h3r mother were left penniless, and Yvette became a shop assistant aud helped to keep the small home together. Iu her252 words
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Article991 1907-05-04 9 London Potman’s Pursuit of Huge Fortune. > Titles, Land Money. imagine what a fortuce of j£2,000,0X) would tneau to a man who is on the verge of starvation. > Charles YViustauiey Timsou is that man He lives at Pbiatow. A few months ago lie threw up his employment991 words
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Article, Illustration627 1907-05-04 9 Singapore Sea-Captain tells how when -health-wrecked-he was “helpless and feeble as n child Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills Came to the Rescue, and Made Hrw Hearty and Well. Captaiu James Warriner of Singapore describes Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills as “a most wonderful medicine,” aud he is627 words
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Advertisement340 1907-05-04 9 A BROKEN-DOWN SYSTEM. '1 his is a conilition or <1 s ’.tfcj to winch dot tors mam n;im ''.but whali tew <»f lh( :n ready uml rstaml. It is simple woaknes* a break-down. ifwere.oftl v tal fori esth.i; sustain the syst« rn. No what mat bo its .rise' f«> tie340 words
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Advertisement741 1907-05-04 9 INSURANCES, General Accident Fire and Life Assuiance Corporation, Ltl. ~VXT"E have beeu appointed Agents for f the above Company for Penang, Province Wellesley, and tlie State of Perak, and are prep red to aecept risks against fire on the usual terms. DAVID BROWN <v Co 4b, Logan’s Buildings. 7 3-07741 words
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Advertisement571 1907-05-04 10 WROUCHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTING;», Stock Always on Hr\nd> ADAMSON, GILFILL.AN CO., LTD. J iJ f i USE ONLY and USE ALWAYS ■■j A Luxurious Perfume !n Health. A NECLSSARY RESTORATIVE IN SICKNESS. MOST REFRESHING. Far Superior to the terman Kinds. 113 c. mm STERILIZED MILE. •:o:IN CASES OF 48 1-lb.571 words
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