Straits Echo, 22 July 1907

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    37 1 Straits Echo 10-PAGE EDITION. DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 5. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, MONDAY, nd JULY, 1907. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 105.
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      1066 1 TIGER BRAND CEMENT. 258 M **s I*^ ft °e (A>* IN /1E57 EOT? ALL PLPPOSLS. BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation. 800,000 1,075,000 £800,000 Capital Paid up Reserve Fund Reeertb Liability of Pr* p ietors Hood Olfico: UA'ITON COURT. TH
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      21 1 SOLE AdE\lS. GUINNESS’S STOU 0 <s> Co X o rn =o 03 ®8 NO *3iv s,ssva TI/ IVG LEE A Co.
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    Brevities.
    739 2 H. If. H. Pkincess Prasan Siisai, sister of H Majesty the King of Siam, died in 13an c lvk ou the 4tb iust. t An Ohio Congressman is preparing a Bill requiring all motor cars iu America to have cow-catchers” affixed to them. The treasurers of the Society for
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      123 2 A Soldier’s Experience. Many a soldier in (he late war has cause to rememlier Mr. J. Dutoit Boning, au oflioer in lie h’ree State Artillery, wlio is n«»w manager for tin* store of A. lsaacniau A Co., of Bruufnit, R. C. His endeavour to check tilt! ravages ol dysentery wiiich
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      2537 2 NOTICE. ON and after this date, ill small advertisements intended for insertion in the Straits Echo must be paid for in advance. L1M SENG HOOI, 5th July 1905 Managing Director. Cheap Week End Excursions to Selangor. I7UB8T CLASS RETURN TICKETS will be granted per 8.8. Kistna," timed to leave Penang
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      113 3 I Silesia, Ger. S.S., 3,115, liable. 22ud July, Singapore, 20th July, GeD.— B. M. Co. Perak, Br. S.S., 510, Olsen, 22nd July, Singapore, 20th July, Gen.—A. G.&Co. Pin Seng, Br. s.s., 378, Davidson, 22nd July, Singapore, 20th July, Gen.— Q B. Kee. lara, Br. s.s 3,651, Achesou, 21st July,
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      DEPARTURES.
      42 3 22nd July. R Halewyn, for Batu Bahra. Canton, for Paugkor and Teluk Anson. Hok Canton, fo; Langsa, T. Semawe, Seuli Pulo Web and Olehleh. Lcong Ho, for Batu Bahra aud Asahau. Calchas, for Singapore. Fying Fish, for Port Weld aud Taiping.
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    EXPECTED.
    34 3 1 rum Aijt-nl* Dut Ischia Silesia Alcinous Q. A pear Voi waerts Singapore B.M.&Co. Singapore JJ.M.&Co. Singapore VV.M &C o. Singapore A A.A,r 0 Colombo S.K.ACo. 25t h July 25th 27th 27th 28th
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    SAILINGS.
    23 3 I f'HSfflf For Agent» Leaves Ischia Bombay B.M.&Co. July. Silesia Hamburg B.M.&Co. Alciuous fiOuJuU W.M.&Co. 1 /ifear Calcutta A.A.A.Co. Vonvaerts Singapore S.K.&Oo.
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    224 3 For Pangkalan Brandan—Pei Petrel, tomorrow, UOOU. Den Per Avagyee, to-uiorrow, 1 p.m. Asalian—Per Mary Austin, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Sotul Per Flying Dragon, to-morrow, s 3 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore—Pei Pin Seng, to-morrow, 3 p.m. I ort Swettenham and Singapore—Per Perak, to-morrow, 3 p.m. i Rangoon Per Fitzpatrick,
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    200 3 Per P. O. s h. India, connecting with the Marmora at Colombo, due at Penanir ou .'{1st July 6 1° Penang (Irom Loudon, July Mr. aud Mrs. T. Matthews, Mrs. McGregor aud child (from Marseilles, July 12) Mr A. G. Cory, Mr. Logan. io Singapore (from
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      1058 3 &r M: v\ /> ft II. to. U 4 a INTENDED SAILINGS. British India Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. Intended to Sail. Steamer. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outwards. July iii s.K. Munnora connecting with 8.8. India Aug. 15 8.8. Malta do s.8. Mongolia 29 8 8. Delta do 8.8.
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      719 3 (S H I P P I NG.) HAMBDRG-AMER1KA LINE. PASSENGER SERVICE. By the new steamers, Rhenania,” JIabsburo,” IIohBWSTACfEN," and the “oCandia” and Silkma.” The steamers a,e especially l>uilt for the tropics and have luxurious Passenger accommodation. First-class Cabins ainidship, lighted throughout by electricity, cabins ntte<l with fans. Doctor and Stewardesses
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    The Straits Echo.
    100 4 Justice «atisfles everybody and justice alon t.—Emerson. Established June Ist, 1903. PuWished dally (except Sundays.) AT THU CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY LOCAL $24 per aunuiu. OI'TSTATIONS Postage Extra MAIL EDITION (Post Free) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS Echo— Penang.” Telephone No. 343. N.B.
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    JAPAN AND KOREA.
    807 4 The abdication of tlio Emperor of Korea, which Reuter definitely announced last Saturday, will not come as a surprise to those who have, within the last tew years, followed the trend of events in that part of the world. The Japanese are too progressive a people for
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    Farewell Address to Mr. E. A. Gardiner.
    305 4 There was a large gathering of the local Sikhs at the Gurdwara, the Sikh temple iu Brick-Kiln Road, yesterday afternoon to bid farewell to Mr. E. A. Gardiner, Assistant Superintendent of Police, who will shortly be transferred to Singapore. The General Committee of
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    Wedding Bells.
    91 4 Gregory- Angus. At the Church of the Assumption on Saturday morning the marriage took place of Mr. Kenard Victor Gregory and Miss Mary Edith Angus, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Angus. Mr. McCulloch was the best man and the bride was given away by
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    Government Gazette.
    421 4 Ihe Government Gazette of July lit contains the following items of information His Excellency the Governor has beeu pleased to provisionally recognize Mr. Alfred Zeitlin as temporarily in charge of the Consular Agency for Italy at Penang, during the absence ou leave of Mr. Oechsle, the Consular Agent.
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    BATTLE IN PENANG.
    1020 4 Gallant and Successful Defence. (By Our Special War Correspondent.) The Penang Volunteers aud Cadets, assisted bv two Companies of the Malay States Guides, held a very successful “field day at Kampong Bahru yesterday morning, Roughly there were two huudred men on parade. The offices present were Captain
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      442 4 Municipal Notice. mHK next ordinary mooting of tlie MuniJ.. opal Commissioners will bo hold at tin Municipal Office at 3-30 p.m. on Friday, the -btb instant. L. A. Coutikk BIGGS, Secretary. PENANG TURF CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING, 1!>07. OMISSION to Grand Stand by Tickets only. Tickets for Grand Stand can bo
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      289 4 THE SIMPLEST COMPETITION IN EXISTENCE. Opeh Only to Registered Subscribers A PRIZOTSSO.OO will be awarded to the competitor who obtains the highest total of marksin this competition. Where will the following words be found in this issue of the Straits Echo” 4th List. Name of Competitor Address For the purpose
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Singapore.
      82 5 (Echo S/ ecial.) Carriage Accident: Lady Injured. ►Singapore, 22ml July.—A serious carriage accident occurred here on .Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Ryan, wife of Mr. VV. Ryan of the Chinese Protectorate, was driving along Havelock-rd. when her horse bolted. The lady was alarmed and very foolishly jumped out of the carriage.
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      Kuala Lumpur.
      211 5 (Echo Sjtecial Weld Hill Club Opening Ceremony. Kuala Lumpur, 2lßt July.—The opening of the Weld Hill Club was a great success. Mr. Loke Chow Thye, the President, was presented with an address and a silver key with which he formally opened the Club. The ceremony was a very
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      Korea.
      170 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Premier’s Residence Attacked. London, 21st Julv. —At Seoul, Korea, au enraged mob attacked the Premier's residence aud burned it, The mob was one of a thousand persons Japanese Guards Fire on the Mob. London, 22ud July.—lt is reported at Seoul that a mob of 2.000 people,
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      Morocco.
      76 5 (Supplied by Rt uttr.) Reports of Raisuli’s Capture Loudon, 22ud July.—Reuter’s correspondent at Tangier reports that Raisuli has cut off all communication between Kaid Maclean, his captive, and the outer world. Uu the other hand, there are persistent rumours that the noted rebel chief has left his stronghold with
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      The Hague Conference.
      45 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Matter for Congratulation. Lou.lon, 22ud July.—A plenary meeting at the Hague approved of the adaptation of the principles ot the Geneva Convention in maritime warfare. M. de Nelidoff. the President, cougratu. lated the Conference ou this first result.
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      Persia.
      53 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) The German Bank Concession. London, 22nd July—Reuter’s correspondent, at Teheran states that the Persian Parliament has approved the amended German Lank corcession for a term of thirty years, without the inadmissible clauses as to not granting special rights and advantages to Banks. Tue capital of the
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      St. Petersburg.
      36 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Twenty Prisoners Courtmartialled. Loudon, 20tb July.—It is reported from St. Petersburg that twenty prisoners, who were connected with the recent conspiracy to murder tbe Tsar aud M. Stolypin, will !>e courtmartialled.
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      Philadelphia.
      30 5 (Suppled by Reuter.) The Heat Wave. Loudou, 20th July.— Upwards of a thousand cases of heat prostration occurred at Philadelphia yesterday, and mauy cases are reported from New York.
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      The Peking to Paris Race.
      24 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Prince Borghese at Ekaterinsburg Loudon, 21st July.—Prince Borghese has arrived at Ekatenusbuig m the Ural Mouutaius.
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      Lord Lamington’s Successor.
      53 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Sir George Sydenham Clarke. Loudon, 22ud July.—Sir George Sydenham Clarke will succeed Lord Lamiugtou as Governor of Bomby. [Sir George Sydenham Clarke, a. c. m. K.C.M.0., was the Governor of Victoria. Australia. from 1901 —4, aud is Secretary to the Committee of Imperial Defence.
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      Bisley.
      120 5 (Suppied by Reuter.) National Challenge Shield. Loudou, 20th July.—England wou the National Challenge Shield at Bislev with score of 1904, Scotlaud was second with 1893. The King's Prize. Loudou, 21st July.— Lieuteuaut Addison of Australia is the Kiug’s Prize winner with the score of 318 Later.—Shooting at Bislev for
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    DYNAMITERS AT IPOH.
    394 5 Designs on the Gambling Farm Or "AS IT an Acciubnt V Two well-known Penang residents who have just returned from lpoh give the Echo details of what appears to have been a serious dyuamite outrage iu that town. Their story is that on Tuesday night, about 730
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
    943 5 Ordinary Meeting, Friday, July 19. Present. His Excellency the Governor s»ir John Anderson, k.c.m.g.). His Excellency Major-Gen. T. Perrot, O.C.T. Hon. Capt. A. H. Young (Col. Secretary). Hon. W. J. Napier (Attorney-General). Hou. P. J. Piggot, C.E. (Ag. Col. Engineer). Hon. A. T. Bryant (Act. Auditor-General). Hou. Dr.
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    THE NAMELESS TERROR.
    1305 5 A Malayan Jungle Episode. (A Short Story in Two Chapters.; i [By Southern Cross. Chapter I. Some years ago my chum Trevor aud I decided to go on a shooting expedition to Kelantan—one of the loa*t known States ou the East Coast of the Malay IVnimula. Obtaining
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    The “Devawongse” Smugglers.
    450 5 A Ohiuese memtiei of the crew of the Decatcong c was arrested on Thursday,” says the St mite Cutes of the 19th, “on suspicion of having been the importer of the large quantity of illicit uhandu discovered on that steamer, as reported in these columns yesfe day.
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    Passengers.
    119 5 Arrived. Per ms ftrui from Port Swettouham Me>s s W. J. IJodg**. H. Hilton, Bryams, L'eh Kim Keug, H A. Neubrouuer, E. D. Comeier, Burke, Low Leong Huat, E. A. Cooke. From Singapore Messrs. Saladin, lloldworth, Mr. and M rs. Fraton. Per s.s. Tara from Rangoon Mr. W. Huberts.
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    FIXTURES.
    80 5 To-'»a v. ldt h liav of tith Moon. P. C. C. Tennis Tournament. Town Hand, Esplanade, 6to 7 p.m. Matsuo’s Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Penang Hoad and Campbell Street, 7 to B‘>o p.m. and 9-d_> t,j 11-30 pm. To-morrow. lit i Day <>! tith Moon. P. C. C. Tennis
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    MAILS DUE.
    23 5 Chiu t (f VeiKMtj ...2 ‘i rdJuly. Gei man (Pr. Ry. Lultpotd) ...21th English i Marmora) ...31st China (0e7u) ...3rd Aug.
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      222 5 NOTICE IS hereby given that the llKli Divideud of the l'ronoh Mines, Limited, will bo paid to those persons who hold shaies in the name of Mr. Koo Choo (Jlioon by Messrs. Sin Ghee Cboou Co., 129, Heich Street, Penang, on the 25th day of July, 1907, and the following
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  • Obituary
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    31 5 Obituary. (Supplied by Renter.) The Rev. W G. Rutherford Loudon, 21st July.—The death is announced of tbe Rev. William Gunion Rutherford, ll l> who was headmaster of Westminster School from I88d-lt*0l.
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    New P. & O. Steamers.
    127 6 New P. O. Steamers. Advices from Loudon state that the P. *'<>inpauv have placed orders for six B,oou-um steameis for their British Australian mail service. Two of the ships will be constiucted on the Clyde, two at Sunderland, and two at Newcastle. The steamers will have a speed sufficient to
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    Bad Block Rubber.
    192 6 London Expert Advice to Small Producers. Rubber brokers ate complaining that too much badly cured block is coming forward. They recommend small producers to keep to biscuits. Block, to sell well, must be dear and of consistent quality, says a special wire to the Timet of Ceylon
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    Crossing the Knees.
    347 6 Is the Habit Productive of Appendicitis and Othex Afflictions? The real lady of olden times perhaps had good foundation, other than reasons of propriety, to warrant her in insisting that her daughters should uever sit with their knees crossed. The rule was for these proper young ladies
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    The Singapore Murder.
    407 6 San owe 1.1*3 Defence. (9ni; uf the Singapore papers has this report of the do.uug stage uf the case wired by our correspondent on Saturday last. Mr. Hams, in ad.iitssicg tin* Cuuit on 1 ehalf <>1 tl.t* ccused, submitted that a strong jiimi fact case of insanity
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    EXCHANGE.
    115 6 Penang, 22nd July. {By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/4| 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4^\ 8 Credit ...2/4$ 3 Documentary ...2/4} J CaieuttH, Demand Bank Rs 174 i days’ sight Prwate 175$ Bmntiav, Demand Bank 1 73f Mouimeiri. Demand Bank 171$ 3 days’ sight Private 175$
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    PRODUCE.
    180 6 Gold ieai $64.85 B. Pepper (W.Coast 31b5.5 oz.) 16|. —no slock White Pepper 225.- sales Traug Pepper 17f. —sales Cloves (picked) 51. no sellers Mace 81.50 sales Mace Pickings 69. —sales Nutmegs 1 lOs 24. —sales {No. 1 5.30 sales 2 no stock Basket 2 90 sales Tapioca Flour
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    MARKET PRICES.
    177 6 Penang, 2*2x1) July, 1907. Beef— c t*Soup p« r catty 14 Roast, 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 25 Tongue 56 Feet 15 Heart 28 Liver 25 Pork— Pork per catty 33 Pig’s Head 24 Feet 26 Tongue 32 Mutton
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    SHARES.
    994 6 -**jr****BB 3 Number of, *3 ip g Capital. Shares I > Last Dividend. Name. J *3 i issued. p S "3 j JJ 5 fc s i— J <y Mining i 1903 300,000 30,000 10 10 25 for year ending 31 '34)7 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. S1150 1907
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      52 6 Buy It Now. Now is the time to buy Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is certain to be Deeded sooner or later and and when that time comes you will need it badly—you will need it quickly. Buy it now. It may 'save life. The George Town Dispensary,
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      16 6 Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., AGENTS FOR PENANG F. M. .S
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      127 6 MACKAY’S LIQUOR WHISKY. KARTELL'S BRANDY. Ce/s/ers’ Champagne, THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASL.S. Sandllamls, Buttery Co. BORDEN’S PEERLESS BRAND EVAPORATED CREAK. Absolute Purity Guaranteed, AGENTS: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co.. PEN A MO. V* > CO N: i HASMIK o LU < o !1& I*® r. i«Sjw ■w V'
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    How it Feels to Drown.
    975 7 My Escape from Davy Jones’ Locker By a Resuscitated Doctor. It falls to the lot of few medical lueu to be claimed by Davy Jones aud yet to slip through bis fingers. Such an experience is never to be forgotten. A biigbt Juue suu was
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    Ready, Aye Ready.
    255 7 Th re seems to be little doubt that America is about to semi a squadron of battleships to the Pacific. If things were normal this would not excite much comment. The distribution of America’s battle Heet is a matter which concerns America primarily. But the friction with
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    What is a Flirt ?
    573 7 What is a Flirt Numerous Enoltsh /ttemfts to Solve the Problem. People iu England have beeu puzzling themselves over the question, What is a Hit?” A London newspaper started the discussiou aud even (tiered pnz°s for the best replies. Thousands of answers were received. Of course, says Ibe Chicago Heconi-
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      56 7 Buy It Mow. Now is tie time to buv Cliau bjrlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Ken edy. It ia certain to L>e needed sooner or later and an I when that time comes you will need it badly—you will need it <±u*okly. Buy it now. It may aare life. The
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      50 7 Relieve Your Mind. It is always a relief to be prepared for an emergency. Colic, diarrhoea and dysentery are usually prevalent at this season and a bottle of C-mmberlaiu’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea iteinedy iu your borne i0a*«r4ve much suffering if not a life. The George Town Dispetsary, Wholesale Agent*.
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      1197 8 NOTICE. ol Penang, Singapore. Perak. Selangor, ami Sumatra. Photos enlarged, various sizes up to 3 ft., on Broinido paper. W. JONES, Photographer. 16c King Street, Penang Kim Keng Leong Co., I 127, BEACH STREET. ;IMPORTERS OP EVERY DESCRIPTION OK ironmongery, tVliicb is on sale at specially advantageous terras. ALSO AGENTS
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    The Voice of Gold.
    1645 9 iMme. Melba's Career. An Amazing Story. Doouside,” a towered villa with a big garden, was David Mitchell’s home. And it was at the other end of the world—iu Richmond, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia The family had amateur musical leanings. The father played the violin fairly
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    Why Bill was Umpire.
    180 9 A cricket match was being j>! i ved m a meadow adjacent to Farmer Cowstick’s orchard, and the wen thy agriculturist was at the wicket. There had beeu great difficulty about an umpire for ihis match, and when a boy from the local school for young
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    “The Heir Apparent.”
    1325 9 People Who Might Have Been. Dame Fortune is uo respecter of persons. She deals cruel blows to Prince as well as peasaut, and poor humanity is forced to bow befoie her inevitable decree. Within an hour of the birth of his son King Alfonso signed away the
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    Amazing Sea Tragedy.
    597 9 Ship Blown Up. Cahtain Sacrifices Crew. A Tunis telegram, dated June sth, says A sailing vessel with a contraband cirgo of rifles aud 500 barrels of powder anchored yesterday afternoon betweeu Eibau and Ras Adjdir, on the Tunis coast, near the Tripolitan frontier. The French authorities sent
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    A Startling Occurrence.
    108 9 Fire-Ball in a House. Mr. W. Poole and his wife, who resident GleberStreet, Paddington, Sydney, had a siartliug eiporieuoe early one morning recently, when, during a heavy thunderstcm, a fireball bur-t through their bedroom wiudow and ran along the Hour and out of the opeu door. It
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    The Mills of Justice.
    1162 9 A Bit of Horror The Boy was Hanged. Macmillans Magazine has the following b t of horror, by Reginald Turner: Johu Gibson, aged It*, has l>eeu condemuI ed to death for the murder of James Lale whom he pushed overboard during a quarrel The execution is
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    Illicit Sale of Arms in Calcutta.
    112 9 Enormous Increase Reported. Am, vhahai». —In connection with the seizure of arms aud ammunition by the Calcutta Detective Police, iu which a Bengali money-lender has beeu convicted, it is understood that investigations by the Detective Police have elicited the fact that the trade in
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    American Fleet Manoeuvres.
    172 9 Shanghai, July 10. Rear Amiral Brownson, discussing the plaus for mameuvres on the Pacific coast of the United States, declares that they are taken at the instance of President Roosevelt who proposes to demonstrate that the Meet of the United States is capable of protecting both coasts,
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    In Love; and the Way Out.
    354 9 Absence is oue of the means of curing love. Two tlioiis.iud years ago Ovid advised his readers who wished to cuie themselves of an unlucky attachment to flee the capital, to travel, hunt, or till the soil. Love,” said Coleridge, is a local anguish.
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      59 9 A Warning to Mothers. Too much care cauuot be used with small children during the hot weather of the summer months to guard against bowel troubles. Give Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and theu a dose of castor oil, and the disease may be checked iu its incipiency and
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      42 9 Colic and Diarrhoea. Pains in the stomach, colic and diarrhoea are quickly relieved by the use of ChamberIain’s Colic, Cholera aud Diarrln ea Retnely. When in need of such a medicine, give it a trial. The CeorgeTo’vn Dispensary, Whole sole Agents 1 —-—>
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      33 9 PASSAGES to EUROPE, via MADRAS. PASSAGES can bo booked per British India Steam Navigation Company's Steamers from Penang, via Madras, to Port Said, Genoa, Marseilles, Plymouth and London. HUTTENBACH, LIEBERT A Co. AOMNTM.
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      828 10 FOR SALE. Nos. 2, 3 4 of “THE REVIEW OF THE FAR EAST," EDITED BY A. CUNNINGHAM, of the South China Morning Post. Guide to Penang, BY THE LATB E. F. Skertchly, f. e.s. Price 50 cents. f“ Worth a Dollar a copy.”) TO BE HAD AT THE STRAITS ECHO
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