Straits Echo, 29 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, 29tli JULY, 1907. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 171.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 1048 1 TIQER BRAND CEMENT. 258 N £<* 5? *<T AV IN WO BEST FOR ALL PURPOSES. BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation. .£800,000 £11,075,000 £800,000 Capital Paid up Reeerve Fund Reserve Liability of Proprietors Head Office: HATTON COURT, THREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON.
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    • 19 1 TIANG LEE A Co. o E/3 i ’^r > >► m 'jm v. ua <2 m <2 A tiEAV SOLE AGEMS.
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  • 1167 2 A distinguished German scientist, Dr. Max M "skowski, has arrived at Java in charge ct au expedition sent out to find the missing link between man and ape. -f 1 Mr. Birrell talked his Irish Evicted Te minis’ Bill to a first reading without a divi sion
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 124 2 r A Soldier’s Experience. Many a soldier in the lute war has cause to remember Mr. J. Dutoit Bouiup, au officer iu lie h’ree State Artillerv. who is now ilia hater for tlie store of A. Isaacmau <fe G<*., of i»rauf• »rt, O. It C His endeavour to check' the
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    • 258 2 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 G-eorge Town Dispensary.
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    • 1507 2 GREAT BARGAIN ONLY $250. PIANOS TROPICS. ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY, LTB. C -V -W -W •W "W -W -W "W wsw -w -w -W -w -w -w -w -w> e THE WELL-KNOWN FIRM. i CHIN SENG CO., i (Established 1878.) Coach Carriage Builders, Repairers, Saddlery Harness Makers. Motor-Car kepairers and Rubber
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  • Shipping.
    • 186 3 Van der Parra, Dut. s.s., 331, Hut, 28th July, Deli, 26th July, Gen.—H. L. Co. Proviitknce, Nor. s.s., 693, Carnegensen, 28th July, Rangoon, 23rd July, Gen.— Hong Bee. Benglor, Br. s.s., 1,933, McMillan, 28th July, London, 22rd June, Gen.— S. B. Co. Calypso, Br. s.s., 339, Bannatyne, 28th July,
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    • 33 3 29th July. Malaya, for Deli. Padang, for Batu Buknt. Syria, for Colombo and Tuticoriu. Canton, for Paugkor and Teluk Anson. Alcinons, for Colombo and Tuticorin. Flying Fish, for Port Weld and Taipitg.
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  • 31 3 r easels front A gent* Due Teenkai Liverpool W.M.&Co. 30tbJ uly. Marmora Colombo A U.&Co. 1st Aug. Deita Singapore A.GL&Co. 2nd Peleus Singapore W.M SiCo. 3rd Nippou Singapore S.K.&Co. 3rd
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  • 25 3 1 enxeln For Ai/rn-t* Leuven Teeukai Singapore W.M.&Co.j July. Marmora Singapore \.G.itOo. Aug. Delta Colombo A G.&Co. Peleus Genoa VVM.&Co. Nippon Trie8te S K.&Co.
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  • 103 3 For Tongkah Per Rotorua, to-morrow, 1 p., n Batu Balira Per R. Halewyn, to-morrow, 1 pin. Laugkat—Per Ban Whatt Soon, tomorrow, 2 p.ui. Port S wet ten ha m and Singapore— Per Pin Seng, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Port Swelteuhani and Singapore—Per Perak, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Rangoon—Per Hong Wan
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  • 235 3 Per P. O. ss. India, connecting with the Marmora at Colombo, due at Penang on 31st July To Penang (from Loudon, July 5) Mr. aud Mrs. T. Matthews, Mrs. McGregor and child (from Marseilles, July 12) Mr. A. G. Cory, Mr. Logan. To Singapore (from London)
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 1728 3 (S HIPPIN G.) 022 its. N. Co. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outwards. Aug. July 31 8.8. Marmora connecting with 8.8. India Aug. 15 8.8. Malta do 8.8. Mongolia „298 8. Delta do s.s. Victoria Homewards. 3 s.s. Delta connecting with s.s. Macedonia do s.s. Himalaya do s.s. Moldavia
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  • 101 4 Justice satisfies everybody and justice alone.— Emerton. Established Jane Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.) AT THI CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penaug. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL $34 per aunuui. Ol TSTATIOXS Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Poet Free) $l5 GABLE ADDRESS Echo —Penang.” Telephone No. 343.
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  • 683 4 So long ago as the beginning of the year Government informed the Municipality of its intention to shift Victoria Pier to a position further along Weld Quay, as it liad been decided to extend S wet ten ham Wharf. The shifting of the Pier was roughly
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  • 60 4 The names of recruits for the proposed Peuang-boru Chinese Volunteer Corps are coming in briskly. Below we publish the names received to day 1. Lira Chee Saing 2. Tan Choo Soay 3. Tan Hun Eng 4- Teo Pin Chong 5. Chuah Thean Lye 6. Tan
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  • 140 4 Penano vs. Tapah. The above match was shot off by the Peuang Volunteers at the Ritie Ranee yesterday morning. The P. V.’s, despite the fact that they were somewhat haudicapped b\ a slight drizzle when tiriug at the 200 yards rauge, made au aggregate total of 404—an average
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  • 243 4 The Roval Mail steamer Marmora, having left Colombo at 9 p. in. on Saturday last, is expected to arrive here at 4 p.tn. on Wedues- day next, and will leave for Singapore, > China, etc., at t> p. m. on the same day. > Oue Singapore Notes”
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  • 514 4 The Government Gazette of July 26 contains the following items of information The Hon. Captain Arthur Young, c.ai q., has been appointed a member of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Board, vice the Hon. J. O. Anthouisz, resigned, with effect from the Ist August. The resignation by the Hon.
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  • 1037 4 We do not know which to praise most—the hospitality of the Police, the splendid musical talent that was got together at such short notice, or the excellent draught beer, but there is no doubt that they all contributed towards making the smoking concert which was given by
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 262 4 Andrew Usher Go.’s SPECIAL RESERVE COME ONE COME ALL! I King Street Theatre. Last Two Nights! Last Two Nights!! OF Carl Rozello’s Entertainment O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., AGENTS FOR PEN A NO F. M. .5 ASSISTED BY Miss N. LOFTUS and HASSAN. Prices of Admission. 82, $1, 50 cts.
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    • 290 4 THE SIMPLEST COMPETITION IN EXISTENCE. Open Only to Registered Subscribers A PRIZE OF $50.00 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” 10th List. Name of Competitor Address For
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  • TELEGRAMS.
    • 88 5 (Supplied by Renter.) The Contraband of War Question. Loudon, 27th July.—The Hague Conference debated the British proposals regarding the abolition of contraband of war which was opposed by France. Russia, the United Sta'es and Germauy. Reay expressed surprise at the attitude of the L nited States, quoting
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    • 41 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Visit to Switzerland. London, 28tli July.—A representative Committee of Enquiry, including many Labourite Commoners, goes to Switzerland in September to study the working of the military system in relation to employment and industrial conditions.
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    • 41 5 (Supplied by RetU*r.) Wanting to Stay. London, 28th July.—The Chiuese on a number of the Rand mines have petitioned the Authorities against their repatriation poiuting out that their contracts entitle them to a renewal of their engagement.
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    • 28 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) H. M. S. Relleroplton Launched Loudon, 28th July.—The BeUerophon, a battleship of the improved Dreadnought type, has been successfully launched at Portsmouth
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    • 52 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Prince Borghese at Moscow London, 28th July.—Prince Borghese has arrived in his motor at Moscow. London, 29th July.—lt is learned at Moscow that Prince Borghese took fortyseven days to do the journey from Pekin to Moscow. He is being feted by the Italian colony
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    • 65 5 (Supplied by Renter.) H. M S. Waveney” Damaged Loudon, 28th July.—The destroyer Waveney has Iteen rather seriously damaged iu a night collision off Beacby Head She was out manoeuvring in connection with the mobilization of the Home Fleet. TThe Waveney is an ocean-going destroyer of 534 tons
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    • 23 5 Suf>j)lied by Reuter.) Fishing Convention Signed. London, 29th July.—The Russo Japanese commercial shipping Agreement and the Fishery Convention have been signed.
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    • 67 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Driven out to Sea. London, 29th July.—A Spanish military balloon with a number of engiueeis on board has been blown out to sea. It disappeared. Subsequently it was learned that the survivors have been picked up off the Balearic Islands iu the Mediterraueau. This
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    • 86 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Notts at the Top. London, 29th July.-In the County Cricket Championship up to date Notts lias won ten matches, lost none and drawn three. Mlddlpse* has >von four, lost one and drawn live. Yorkshire has won seven, lost two and drawn seven. London,
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    • 80 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Compromise with Britain London, 29th July.—At the International Sugar Convention’s at Brussels the President said that, if the contracting St-ates took iuto consideration Britain’s proposal to withdraw from the Convention, it would be indispensable to stipulate for fresh guarantees. The Committee subsequently decided
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    • 26 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Imperial Troops Repulsed. London, 29th July.—The imperial troops in Morocco attacked the pretender’s position at Warchica and were repulsed with heavy loss.
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    • 89 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Assurances to the Colonies Londou, 29th July.—The King, opening a new University College school at Hampstead, emphasised the importance of teaching sound morality and the encouragement of high ideals which have such enormous influence in the promotion of character. It was verv gratifying
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    • 71 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Hard-worked Policemen Protest. Loudou, 29th July.—At Belfast five hundred men rf the Royal Irish Constabulary held an excited meeting in the barrack square aud resolved on demanding the permanent iucrease to their pay of a shilling a day They also want increases to their pension and
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  • 205 5 The Governor Presents a Silyer Cup for Competition. From the prize list of the Fourth Joint Agricultural Show of the F. M. S. and the Straits Settlements, which opens at Kuala Kaugsar on the 9th proximo, we find, says the Perak Pioneer, that the preseut exhibition of
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  • 649 5 The Assizes (Before Mr. Juetice Braddcll.) Arson. This case of the Crown vs. (1) Abdul Wahab, (2) Abdul Setar, who were charged with arson, and (3) All Sahib, charged with allotting the tlrst two accused, which stood adjourned from the Assizes held 1 st mouth, was heard this
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  • 302 5 (Before Mr. Codrington.) A Kliug named Mutiah was last Saturday ordered to stand his trial at the next Assizes for voluntarily causing grievous hurt to a compatriot with a cutting instrument. It was elicited iu evidence that both the complainant and the defendant were bullockcart drivers employed
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  • 1085 5 Autumn Meeting First Day’s Programme Following is the programme fur tomorrow’s racing:— I.—The Maiden Plate.—2-30 1* m Value $0 .0. A Pace for Maidtu Horses. Weight as per scale reduced 14 lbs. All auimals imported iuto the Straits or F.M.S. as Subscription Griffins at a pi ice
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  • 666 5 The first i'ein on the card, the Maiden Plate, with a field of nine, all probable starters, is more or less an open question. Festine, seeoud in the same event last meeting, is favourite at present, hut Romp and Matsumata are likely-looking customers. Fairdeal is also well,
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  • 160 5 Arrived. Per s.s. Perak, from Port Swettenham Messrs R. F. Grey, E. A. Watson. Borcb, H .1 Hemmy, G. Cumming. W. Nicholas, C. W. ’Miring. G. D Lucas, A. E EUoford! G B Whyte, (J. H. Niven. From Singapore Mr. G Rrudeier’s son aud avab, Capt. Vaz. Messrs. Snerler.
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  • 43 5 To-day. 20th Day of 6th Moon. Town Band, Esplauade, 6to 7 p m. Carl Roxello’s Entertainment, King Street Theatie, 9 p.m. To-mokrow. 21st Day of 6lli Moon. Penang Races. E O. Hotel Race Diuner. Carl Rozello’s Entoitaiument, King Street Theatre, 9 p.m.
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  • 21 5 English Marmora) ....‘{1st July. Ciiiua (Ot In ...3rd Aug. China (Print Ltulwig) <; h Grit mau Pr'ni E. Friedrich).. 7tli
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  • 19 5 P. O. SAILINGS Mail Service. OuTWARIiV HomKWUHK. Marmora SI July. Delta 3 Aug. Malta IS Aug. I Delhi 17
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 210 5 CENTRAL SALES ROOM. ISY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE, The undersigned are instructed to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ARCHWAY. LOGAN’S BUILDINGS, on Wednesday, 31st July, 1907, AT II A.M., Ail tlut-e pieces of laud messuages aud hereditaments situate in Noithern District, fVoviice Wellesley, as billows A. Indenture No. 2,ICG
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  • Page 5 Miscellaneous
  • 249 5 Obituary. The Kev. Father Firmin Sorin. It is with regret that we record the death of the Rev. Father Firtniu Sorin, which took place at Telok Wang at ti-30 p.tn last Friday. The burial took place in the Roman Catholic Church at Bukit Mertajam yesterday morning. The Rev. Father Soriu
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  • 1911 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Thursday, 25th July. All Singapore has been interested in the trial at the Assizes of Drummer Sandwell of the Royal West Kent Regiment on a charge of murder by stabbing Corporal Hurley, of the same regiment, to death with a bayouet. The case lasted
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  • 117 6 Penang, 29th July. (By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/4$ 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4»8 Credit ...2/4| 3 Documentary ...2/415 Calcutta., Demand Bank Rs 174 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Bombay, Demand Bank 173 J Moulmein, Demand Bank 171$ 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Madras, Demand
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  • 124 6 'W Goid leaf $04.85 B. Pepper( W.Coast 31b*.5 oz.) 16f. —no stock White Pepper 21%.-sales Trang Pepper 17f .—sales Cloves (picked) 51. —n0 sellers 81.50 sales Mace Pickings 69. —sales Nutmegs lids 24 .—sales No. 1 5.25 sales Sugar 1 2 no stock Basket 305 sales Tapioca Flour 1.80
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  • 946 6 a I 0 0 I CU 00 0 -S Number of -5 h> g g Capital. Shares Last Dividend. Name. ‘-g o g Mining. lOOo 300.000 30.000 10 10 25 for year ending 31/3/07 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. «1150 1007 300.000 22,500 10 10 Bruang Ltd. *9—'$9. 1901
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 129 6 MACKAY’S LIQUOR WHISKY. KARTELL'S BRANDY. Ge/s/ers' Champagne, THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Sandi/ands, Huttery Co. BORDEN'S PEERLESS BRAND EVAPORATED CREAK. Absolute Purity Guaranteed, AGENTS: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY S Co.. PENANQ. rrs. !'i CM t 5 f H*C'M > 1 i CO >: X 5 6 Vlffl hlniiii'lMM
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  • 109 7 The Java Government has direct**] the provincial authorities there to carry out, as much as possible, the execution of criiniuals within the walls of the prisons. At preseut, executions on the gallows are in public, aud have no deterring (ffect on the Javanese. Murderers on the wav
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  • 182 7 Says the Free Pre*s, writing on the question of the disqualification of Sergeaut Padgett for the King’s Prize:—We are indebted to Capt. F. M. E liott, S. V. 1., for an extract from the latest N.R A. rules now in force at Bisley, which shows quite plainly
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  • 641 7 Sarkies Brothers’ Enterprising Projeot. In its hotels, Singapore has been more fort unite than most ports iu the Far East, and no opular caravanserai has earned a more widespread reputatiou than Raffles. But the Sarkies Brothers are not content to lue on a past reputatiou. They have
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  • 72 7 Telegiaphic advices have reached Batavia that the Standard Oil Company and the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company have come to an understanding. The agreement fixes their respective spheres of operations, and settles bow they are to meet market requirements iu the Straits Settlements aud in
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  • 172 7 Father Attacks His Child. A remai kable case of hydrophobia occurred ou the 18th ultimo at Mouclie, a suburb of Lyons, when a man named Jacques Migsot, bitten by a mad dog four months ago, felt a paroxysm approaching, and ran into the gardeu of his house,
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  • 203 7 I hr ev c met of w'u.-h we have ilready heard i< e I <*a n<> anx 'e' Vto f l»<*«e net voui people who expect a collision with the earth whei ever they are fold that another of the heavenly bodies is approachiug,” says the Even,in<]
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  • 195 7 Romantic happenings iu foreign lands were described to the Thames magistrate on June II by Mrs. Marjorie Kingdom, who came up on an adjourned summons for destroying articles belonging to Mrs. Wate nnu, of Poplar. Iu her defence the defendant said she had only
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  • 293 7 The following is from the pen of the writer of Curry and Samhals i n the Stra ts Timet. He advocates that Straits Editors give the learned Professor a testimonial for the “copy” he has supplied them by his “leport”: Dispouser of Copy, Lubricator of Printing Machines,
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 951 7 WKOUGHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINCS Large Stock Always on Hand. ADAMSON, GILFILLAN CO. f LTD. USE ONLY and USE ALWAYS MOST REFRESHING. A Luxurious Perfume !n Health. Far Superior to the German Kinds. A NECtSSARY RESTORATIVE IN SICKNESS. 1 i Z v m «Hi IS /S' ■T 1 a m c
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    • 45 7 Colic and Diarrhoea. Pains tn ihe stomach, colic aud diarrhoea are quick 1 v relieve! by the \i>$ of Chamber, Jaiu’i» Colic, Cholera aud Dbrrihoea Remedy. Wheu iu ueei of s’jcb a medicine, give it a trial. The C v>rge 7 o*vu Dispensary, WUoleyale Agente.
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 1064 8 NOTICE. YIKWS of Penang, Singapore, Perak, Solangor, and Sumatra. Photos enlarged, various sizes up to 3 ft., on Bromide paper. W. JONES, King Street, Penang. Photographer. 16c UPTON'S TEAS WERE AWARDED THE GOLD MEDAL W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha. U.S.A. NOTICE. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free.
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  • 2361 9 Meetings. 1. Ordinary Meetings of the Commissioners were held on the 14th and 28th of the month. Staff. 2. Mr. L. S. de Qarnier, Overhead Foreman, Tramways, resigned bis appointment as from the end of the month. 3. Mr. J. W. Van Buren wa9
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  • 963 9 OFFICIAL MINUTES Minutes of Special aud Ordinary Meetings of the Municipal Commissioners held on 12tb July, 1907. Present. F. J. Hallifax, Esq. (President) L. H. Clayton, Esq. Quah Beng Kee, Esq. Lira Eu Toh, Esq. Absent. J. W. Hallifax, Esq. Dr. P. V. Locke. 1. The minu'es of
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  • 776 9 In a receut interview with the Nirhi Ni chi's representative. President Naruse of the Japan Women’s University, makes interesting observations on the subject of summer vacations. He says, Summer vacations are nor free of serious evils. The davs are hot. Of lessons there are none. And students are
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  • 330 9 Artificial Fef,t. By a marvellous piece of surgery, Miss Dot Stepbeus, the .vell-known English music-hall artist, will lie euabled to appear early in July at Her Majesty's Theatre, Walsall—the towu she left oue day last October to meet with a terrible accident ou the railway, says
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  • 654 9 An Amazing Boston Scandal. A uew sect, with a very old creed, has beeu brought to light in the United Slates, and his ciused au extraordinary sensation, tiuged with indignation tint such things, if true, are being tolerated. 'I he new sect has, it seem*, adopted the
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 52 9 Relieve Your Mind. It is always a relief to be prepared for an emergency. Colic, diarrboea aud dysentery are usual!v prevalent at this season and a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic. Cholera and Diarrboea Remedy in your home may save much suffering if not a life. '1 he George Town Dispensary,
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  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 830 10 FOR SALE. Nos. 2, 3 4 of “THE REVIEW OF THE FAR EAST," EDITED BY A. CUNNINGHAM, of the South China Morning Post Price each number. Guide to Penang, BY THE LATE E. F. Skertchly, f.e.s. Price 50 cents. Worth a Dollar a copy.”) TO BE HAD AT THE STRAITS
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