Straits Echo, 16 May 1907

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    35 1 Straits Echo IMILV CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL 5. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, THURSDAY. i6fh MAY, 1907. Single Copy, 1) ccnls. N HQ.
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      1246 1 TIGER BRAND CEMENT N 2.18 <ri S 8 es pS& N <5 SlHs HE ST hOR ALL PURPOSES. BANKS. > Chartered Bank of India, Australia a/id China. INCORPORATED RY ROYAL CHARTER. Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation. Capital Paid tip Reservo Fund Reserve Liability of Proprietors £800,000 ■£1,075,000 £800,000 Head Office: HATTON
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      21 1 SOLE AGENTS. GUINNESS’S STOUT. mi R 0 <2 *>> St rn 2C c;/ 8 CP OS -v TIT &SSVB TIANG LEE Co
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    New Precious-stone Test.
    363 2 HTDKOFLUOKIC AclD Now UsEU to Detect Fraudulent Imitations. Wholesale dealers in precious stones are beginning a campaigu agaiust the fraudu lent sale of imitation precious stones to people who suppose tha‘ they are buying natural gems, says ac American exchange. Information is being sent out to the
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    By Airship to The North Pole.
    644 2 Mu. Wellman Preparing for. his Expedition. Paris, March '27. Before sailing for New York to day, Mr. Walter Wellman announce 1 that he would again attempt to reach the North Pole by airship during the coming -summer. The expedition steamer Fiithjof, which is now
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      89 2 Rheumatism Makes Life Miserable. A happy home is tlie most valuable possession that m within the reach of mankind, but you cannot enjoy its comforts if you are suffering from rheumatism. You throw aside busme-s cams when vou enter your homo and you can be relieved from those rheum itic
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      440 2 Make Ilay While the Sun Shines.” There is a lesson in the work of the thrifty farmer. He knows that the bright sunshine may last but a day and he prepares for the showers which are so likely to fJlow. So it should 1« with every household. Dysentery, diarrhoea and
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      883 2 NOTICE Si* c a, Y«'J r^m >V^' removes ai! Stains, Rust, Dirt or Tarnish, cleans anu polishes Pots and Pans, Glass and China, and all metals, but WON’T WASH CLOTHES. Wil! do a thousand things to make Home bright and cheerful with little Trouble and Labour. PM Nothing has more
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  • Shipping
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      ARRIVALS.
      65 3 Cornelia, Br. s s., 194, Keia, 15th May, Port Swetteuham, 14th Mar, Gen, K. G. Co. Lady \V eld, Br. s.s., 245, Trew eke, Kbh May, Teluk Anson, 15h May, Gen., —K. O. Montoomeyshike, Br. ss, 3,589, Hall, 16th Mav, London, 13th Apr., Gen A. G A Co. 1
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      DEPARTURES.
      20 3 16th May. Ban W/uitt Soon, for Langkat. Pan Hogendorf, for Deli and Laugsa. Ttesta, for Port Swetteniiam and Singapore,
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    EXPECTED.
    32 3 1 cnee! From Agent* Due Besavou I Loudon jS.B.&Co. 20fhMay Malta Colombo |A.G.ACo. ?3rd Delhi Singapore A.G.&Co. 24th C. A pear Hougkoi p A.A.A.Co. 27th Benart v 1 London S.B.ACo. lilst
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    SAILINGS.
    27 3 I tfseln Fur Ayenla Leavea Beuavou Malta Delhi C. A fear Benarty Singapore Singapore Colombo Calcutta Singapore S.M.&Co. A.a ACo. A.G.&Co. A A.A Co. S.M?o. May.
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    223 3 For Foil Swetteniiam aud Malacca—Par Cornelia, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Hatu Bahru—Per Pad any, to-morrow, 1 |> m. Singapore, Hongkong, Swatcw aud Amoy—Per G!enfalloch, to-morrow, 2 p m. Setul—Per Flying Dragon, to-morrow, 3 p m. Teluk Anson—Per Lady Weld, to-morrow, 3 p.m. liaugoou aud Calcutta takiug mails for Europe,
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      1731 3 (S HIPPIN G.) T/* 8. N. Co, bisected Arrivals and Departures. Man Service. Outwards. May 23 8.K. Malta connecting with, H.s. Marmora June 6 8.s. Delta 0 <lo 8.8. Mooltan 20 a.». China do h 8. Macedoni u July 4 «-8. Delhi do 8.8. Himalaya Homewards. May 25 8.8. Delhi
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      175 3 Straits Steamship Co. v Ltd. New Service between Penang» Port Sweitenliam and Singapore. The above Company’s New Steamer “PERAK” will be despatched from Penang every Tuesday, at 5 p.m., from the Wharf for Port Swettcuham and Singapore, arriving at Port Swelteuhain in time to catch the 830 rain for Kwala
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    The Straits Echo.
    104 4 Justice s&Usfles everybody and iuetico alone.— Established June Ist, 1903 Published doily (except Sundays.) at rn l CRITERION TRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Head) Street, Penang PRICE: DAILY IiOCAI. ill per wmi OUTBTA TIONB P(*tage Kxtra. MAIT. BDITION (Poet Free $l5 CABLE ADDRESS Echc —Penang.” Telephone No. 343
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    A GREAT PROCONSUL'S REWARD.
    650 4 Except sand, crocodiles, and hippopotami—of all of which there seems to be a somewhat superfluous supply—there is not enough of anything in the Soudan. Exchange the sand and the crocodiles and the hippopotami for dust and she would prosper."’ That was a remark uttered by Lord
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    The Homeward English Mails.
    873 4 The Royal mail steamer Tarn, of tlie British ludia S. N Co. Ltd., being timed to leave Singapore at 5 p m. to-day, is expected < to arrive here to-m arrow, at 6 p. in., aud to leave about 8 p. in. on the same day.
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    The Circus.
    501 4 Another Capital Pboob mmk. Considering that several new turns were billed for last night’s show at Harmston’s the attendance, though not bad, certainly fell short of our expectation. Perhaps j the public have been waitiug to heat j what the new programme is like be-, fore risking their
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    Penang Golf Club.
    92 4 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The tie between A. R Adams and W. M. L. Bower, iu the Men's Handicap, which was begun at the Golf Club yeste day, was unfinished. The tie between C C. Rogers aud E. S Haslarn against W. J. Hot’ge and T. P. Nailer
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    “Japan Through Indian Spectacles.”
    57 4 Japan Through Indian Spectacles.” Under the auspices of lndia-Ceylon Associitiou, the Rev. J R. Cbitambar, b a., and Fr ufessor R Sviajuddin, b a. will speak on t lie above subject tins evening at 8 o’clock at the Anglo-Chmese School, Maxwell Road. Peuaug. The Rev G F. Pykett will preside,
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    Serious Illness of a Straits Captain.
    310 4 Captain Lee, of the British India mail steamer, the Teeta, which arrived at Penang this morning, is well known to many of our readers, and there will mauy who will be sorry to hear that he lus been struckwit li a bad stroke of
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The Imperial Conference.
      177 4 Sir Robert Bond’s Resolution. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 15th May.—The Imperial (Jouiereuce closed yesterday. Sir Robert Bond, the Premier of New. foundlaud, moved a resolution that if the Imperial Government failed to support the Colonies in carryiug out the local statutes or suspended or abrogated the same
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      Prince Fushimi.
      69 4 Baron Komura’s Banquet. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 15th May.—The banquet and reception given by Baron Komura, Japauese Ambassador to Great Britain, iu honour of Priuce Fushirai was one of the most notable functions of the season. The Duke aud Duchess of Connaught were present. Oxford University. Loudon, 15th
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      Home Politics
      159 4 The Finance Bill. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, loth May.—The House of Commons passed the second reading of tlie Finance Bill. An ameudmeut brought by Mr. Austeu Chamberlain, declaring that, the Budget showed the necessity for broadening taxat ou. was rejected by B7G votes to 108. Afterwards there was
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      The French Chamber.
      71 4 Prolonged and Excited Debate (Supplied by lie liter. Loudon, ltith May. —There was a pr*»louged aud excited debate iu tie Fiemli Cham 1 er ou the Government’s policy of refusing to allow the Civil Servants’ Union t'* join with the Labour Unions. Ihe Socialists accused the Ministers
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      The Rand.
      38 4 The While Labourers Strike (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudou, ltith May.—The strike of the skilled white labourers on the Rui'l 1H making little headway. A large proptjit"' 11 of them have refused to join in the strike.
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      The Austrian Elections.
      43 4 Success of the Socialists C (Supplied by Renter.) Loudon, 15th May.—The Austrian elc* tions are being conducted for the first 11,1 on the basis of universal suffrage. A u worthy feature of the elections is the sucoe8 of the Socialists.
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      The Spanish Christening.
      34 4 Prince Arthur of Connaught will be P r ent (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, ltJih May.—Prince Arthur y Connaught will represent King Ed wit tbo christening of King Alfousc» s »o u
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      King Edward.
      29 5 VN hitsuntiilc Arrangement. (Sopplied by Renter Londi.u, J6lh May —The King will spend \N hit#iiutitle with Lord Cu r z >u at his now seat, Reigate Priorv.
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      Sport.
      80 5 Cricket (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 1 tith May.—The following are the results of the Cricket matches begun last Monday Notts beat Leicestershire by au innings and 42 runs; Cambridge University beat Lancashire by an innings and 204 runs M. C. C. beat Derbyshire bv five wickets Essex beat Sussex
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      502 4 THE AEGLO-CHINESE STORE, 5, CHINA STREET. Try John Dewar Son’s (Limited) F.YTRA SPECIAL Old Highland Whisky, BLUE LABEL. with your Soda or Mineral Water and convince yourself that this Whisky is superior to any other brands. Used by all the leading Clubs and first-class Hotels. Retailed by us at $l2O
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    Canton Disaster.
    646 5 Gunpowder Magazine Explosion An explosion of terrific violence occurred on the 2nd iust, at about 4-30 p in., at the Wing Chan powder magazine, situated on the Kuu Yam Hills, Canton, at the b«ck of the famous Five-storied Pagoda. The explosion was so great that the whole city
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    Supreme Court.
    1111 5 The Assizes. Before Mr. Justice Thornton.) Yesterday.'the Solicitor-Geueral brought before the Cornt case No. 6 on the Calendar. The accused, Ali Bhar Gulatn Hussain, I a Bombay merchant, stood charged with four technical offences arising out of using a false trademark. He said that the proceedings iu the
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    Round the Police Courts.
    781 5 {Before Messrs. Wolfer*tau and Hereford.) The Hair Pin Snatching Case. I A Bench Court was engaged this uioru- iug iu hearing the hair-pin snatching cise, referred to iu our columus cn the 9th iust. The facts of the case are these: About 10 o’clock on the
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    Malay Peninsular Agricultural Association.
    1048 5 {Concluded from yetterd<iy« iesue Mr. Zacharias :—“I think, gentlemeu, as far as the entianoe fees are concerned ihere is Rule 20 which states that Entrauce fees will only lie charged for those people who joiu after .the 31st March, 1907. I thiuk the matter has been
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      To the Editor of the Straits Echo.
      360 5 Dear Sib, —I sh ill be very thankful if you will spire a space in your valuable column, (o call attention to au indiscreet practice by numerous men aud lads, when cycling, of perching a youug child in front of them on i
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    Passengers.
    17 5 Arrived Per s.s. Teetta. from Negapatam Mr. and Mrs. Glyn Barlow, Mrs. K. Wooden nd infant.
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    FIXTURES.
    108 5 To-dat. otli Day of 4th Moon. Tennis Tournament, Golf Club. Teague Football Butterflies cs. Alalicmedans, Esplanade. League Football G T. It It. tv. Y. M F. T C. K G. Ground. Town Baud, Cliiuese ltecreitiou Club, 5 to 7 pan. Matsuo’s Japanese Ciuematograph, corner of Penang ltoa<l aud Camplwdl
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    MAILS DUE.
    16 5 English (Ma ta) ...23rd Mav China (Delhi) .25 h China ...2H'h Qermau Iioon) 29th
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    THE MOON.
    19 5 First Quarter May. gob O Full Moon 27;h Last Quartet June. 3rd O New M<x>ii 1 I’h
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    P. & O. SAILINGS
    45 5 P. O. SAILINGS M i i 1 v (Miiwakds. lluMr» iki Malta XH May. Delhi 25 May Dr ta 6 June. 1 Ocetna 8 June I \tr." Sen te. OU’l WAklrS. Ilr-VK*» Pethiucur 18 May. i Sum tra 18 May Syria 28 Fortncta 1 June
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      29 5 Sprains Quickly Cured. Bathe the parts freely with Cbsmberlaiu s Bun Balm and give them absolute res am 11 quick euuß-is oertiid.* For sal® 7 a dispensaries aud Dealers.
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      46 5 Colds and Pneumonia. There can be no excuse for a man if he allows a cold to develop into pneumonia. Chamberlain’s Couch Kemedy counteracts any tendencv'towards this disease and many doctor’s bills have been saved by its timely use. F»*r sale bv all Dispensaries and Deal-
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      393 5 REAL ECONOMY. Consists nut S» much in using u quantity of SoCOlMfl Rate Articles, because they are Cheap, hut ratlwr in buviug a fewer nuiui>e. of Superior Quality Goods, as proved esj)ecial)v in the case of PALMER TYRES. And besides, consider the annoyance and lost time avoided by the almost
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  • Page 5 Miscellaneous
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      36 5 WEATHER 1 HK following ropoit is kindiv supplied hr f hp Signal I '1 root or of Fort Cornwall iw r— The rainfall diiriug tin* 2 f l our» tWcd at 0 ti.ni. l('-day was nil.
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  • Obituary
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    29 5 Obituary. .Mr. Adney Payne. {Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 16th May.—Mr. Adney Payne, •he proprietor of a number of music hall-, has died from the result of a motor accident.
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    Stray Notes from Foochow.
    1486 6 A Thip to thk Hu-Huno Caves. North-east of Foochow, within one day’s trip of the city, are some caves about which matiy strange stoiies are told. 'I hough very few people visit these caves they are very well known to those who live anywhere near the
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    408 6 Per P. A O. s.s. Marmora, connecting with the Malta at Colombo, due at Peuiug on 23rd May To Penang (from Loudou, Apr. 26 Miss Frost (from Marseilles. May 3) Mr. G. A. Millington, Dr. A T. Stanton, Mr. C. Hummel, Mr. and Mrs. J. H.
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    EXCHANGE.
    123 6 Penang, 16th May. {By eourtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) Lotid on demand Sank ...2/4/, 4 months’ sight Bank ...2 4 T 7 3 Credit 2/U% 3 Documentary ...2 /4* Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs 173£ 3 days’ sight Prwate 175$ Palliand Bank 1731 Moulmein, Demand Bunk 171.1, 3 days’ sight
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    PRODUCE.
    170 6 Jold leaf $6460 B. Pepper( W.C«*as! 3!b5.5 oz.) 16| —no slock White Pepper !24. —fellers Trang Pepper /“18.50 buyers Cloves (picked) 51. —n0 sellers Mace 81.50 sales Mace Pickings 72. —buyers fXut megs 110 s 26. —buyers SNo. 1 s. —sales 2 no stock Basket 3.05 buyers Tapioca Flour
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    SHARES.
    971 6 o 3 <y 1907 1901 1907 1903 1901 1905 1907 1901 1899 1906 I 1905 1906 1904 1906 1907 1904 1905 1892 1905 1898 1900 1906 7 S 300,0 r 0 8 600.000 £60,000 400,000 100.000 30.000 400,000 120,000 60,000 100,000 150.000 120,000 40,000 250,000 j 100,000 120,000 27,000
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      33 6 ASK for Watson’s DUNDEE Whisky, No. 10. 7 S' 'l- i rA <o J No. 10. Supreme amon^ SCOTCH WHISKIES. Co., Ltd., DUNDEE. acent, McAlister co., ltd., Singapore Penang and Federated Malay States.
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      133 6 <s> V\. i9 ft > CO x IJiMffl S u -J sfr LD 55 Wc. GK^o)^ < O i» i Sf P liit ?t S' 1 nil''' ;H il ili !S’I:!! i" Jl* '7: In 4 1 UBhI( i WSm pmm TO BE HAD RETAIL FROM Ban Seng &Co., Gim
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    Statue for Li Hung Chang.
    112 7 Canton, M. v 5. Initiation is on foot hern for tl;e oonst i not ion of a temple ami a bronze st..tue u commemoration of the late Marquis Li Hunp Chang. It is leported tbit the initiators aie His Excelleucv Clioufu, who had served under
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    Chinese Navy.
    153 7 Creation ok a Naval Basic. In connection with the reorganisation of the Navv, it is reported, says the South China Morning Pott, that is the inteutiou of the Government to turn Chusau Island into a naval station. It is reported that the Peking Government proposes to create a
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    Some Curious “Edibles.”
    209 7 Ihe strange foods eaten by divers nations throughout the world form a lengthy list, aud clearly iudicate the truth of the saying that one man’s meat is another man’s poison. lie* inhabitants of the West Indies, for instance, look upon baked snake as quite au every day
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    Wealthy Widows.
    396 7 Six Amkhk a'i Widows Worth Mokk Than $250,000,000. Six wi.lows in t lie United Stales ltavo an aggregate wealtli of more than a quarter of a billion dollars (gold). W i liam Henry Smith, who died the other lav iu Japan, left mi estate estimated at $/0,<>00,000. Hetty
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      1021 7 FOR SALE. The Early History of Penang, THE LONDON DIRECTORY, FOR (Published Annually.) 1592—1827. BY E. G. Cullin and W. F. Zehnder. (Reprinteu from the Straits Echo Royal Quarto. Pages. O c* Price $l.OO. enterprising traders throughout the Empire to keep in close touch with the trade of the Motherland.
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      32 7 Get it To-day. Ciiaml esluiu's Colic, Ciiolera uud Diarrhcpi Remedy cuies durrlon nud djarateiy iu all forms aud iu all It tdi s. I-.. 1 xalo l.y all hmpciis.u iuk Driers. 4
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      965 8 Lim Sun Jio, CHOP MOH Co. 164, Bcacli Street, Penang. W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha. U.S.A. NOTICE. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. RESIDING AT No. 2la, Penang Road. Importers of al* kinds of European Cloth and A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental > Hotel.
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