Straits Echo, 10 September 1907

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    33 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND[]THEf]FAR EAST GENERALLY. YOL. 5. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, TUESDAY, 10th SEPTEMBER, 1907. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 207.
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      1078 1 TIGER BRAND CEMENT. 258 *ri N ft •h C£S 'b c. IN V FO HbS 7 FOR ALL PURPOSES. BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED I3Y ROYAL CHARTER. Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation. Capital Paid up Reserve Fund Reserve Liability of Prr pdetors Head Office: .£BOO,OOO XI ,075,000
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      21 1 SOLE AGENTS. GUINNESS’S STOUT. 42 a r*i is; o m 33 =rA CP t-o N dl *mv s,ssva TIANG LEE Co
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    Items of Interest.
    849 2 After helling his wife for £'S, Aguilar, a Mexican, returned £2 1(D. of tlie money i on the ground that the purchaser, by name Astura, was worsted. The only stipulation was that Astura was to leave the city with the woman. KkliolOUs services are being held iu
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      66 2 Take the ostmaster’s Word for It. Mr. F. M. Hamilton, pu.-t master at Cherry vale, Indiana, l T S. A keeps also a stock of geueral merchandise and patent inediciues. lie says :Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is standard heie iu its hue. It never fads to yive satisfact
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      1400 2 KTOTICB. ON and after this date, /.11 small advertisements intended for insertion in the Straits Echo must be paid for in advance. LIM SENG IIOOI, 5th July 1005 Managing Director. Cheap Week End Excursions to Selangor. IjlIRST CLASS RETURN TICKETS will be granted per s.s. Kistna, timed to leave Penang
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS
      72 3 Avagyek, Hr. 5.5.,247, Buchanan, 1 Jih Sept, Deli, 9th Sep*., Gen.—K. G. Co. Mary Austin, Hr. s s., 121, Gully, lOtb Sept., Laugkat, 9th Sept., Gen K. G. Co. Langkat, Br. s.s., 149, Morris, 10th Sept., Teluk Anson, 9th Sept., Gen.— K. G. Co. Kut Sang, Br. s.s., 15,110,
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      DEPARTURES.
      50 3 10tu September. Terrier, for Singapore. Rotorua, for Tongkah. Van der Parra, for Deli. Ban Wfuitt Hin, for Tongkah. Perak, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Ban Whatt Soon, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Lady Weld, for Teluk Anson. Leung Ho, for Perlis and Setul. Lai Sang, for Singapore and Hongkong.
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      EXPECTED.
      26 3 Vessels From A IJ flit 8 Due Oceana Colombo A.G.&C.o 1 IthSept. Austria Singapore S.K.&Co. 12th Beualder Europe 'S.B&Co. 20 th China Trieste S.K.&Co. 27th
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      SAILINGS.
      19 3 Vessels For Agents Leaves Oeea.ua Singapore A.G.&Co. Sept. Austria Fiuuie S.K &0o. Benalder Singapore S.B.&Co. Chiua Siugapore S.K.&Co.
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      MAILS CLOSE.
      60 3 For Teluk Anson—Per Langkat, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Singapore—Per Seahh, to-morrow,|3 p.m. Setul—Per Flying Dragon, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Pacgkor—Per Sree Banka, to-morrow, 4 p.m. Singapore, China and Japan—Per Oceana, 12th instant, 9 a.m. Pangkalan Brandau—Per Petrel, 12th instant, noon. Deli—Per Avagyee, 12th instiut, 1 p.m. Langkat—Per Mary Austin, 12th
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    407 3 Per P. and O. 3.8. Britannia, connecting with the steamer Oceana at Colombo, due at Fenaug on 11th September To Penang (from Loudon, Aug. lb) Mr. Craig (from Marseilles, Aug. 23) Mr. C. Adeney. To Singapore (from Loudon,) Mr. \V\ B. Campbell. Mr. F. 1). Spencer,
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      1448 3 (S HIPPI N G.) IS. II. Co. Er peeled Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outwards. fcjept. 11 s.s. Oceana connecting with s.s. Ilritaunia 25 s.s. Delhi do s.s. Mooltan Oct. 9s.s. Arcadia «lo s.s. China 23 s.s. Devanhi do 8.s. Himalaya Homewards. Sept. 14 s.s. Marmora connecting with 8.8. India
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    The Straits Echo.
    96 4 Justice satisfies everybody and justice alone.— Emenon. Published daily {except Sundays.) AT TH CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY LOCAL fcn per annum. OUTSTATI'iNtS Postage Extra MAIL EDITION (Post Free) Jl5 CABLE ADDRESS: Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343. ft?» N.B. All business communications should
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    THE OUTLOOK IN MOROCCO.
    830 4 Not a day passes but we hear something about Morocco and the gravity of the situation there. And from day to day things appear to have gone from bad to worse and the circle of fanaticism and outrage is lapidly enlarging. The trouble in Morocco had
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    MOB LAW IN VANCOUVER.
    314 4 As will be seen from a telegram which appears in another column, the Japanese in Vancouver are being subjected to mob law, owing to the refusal of the Lieutenant Governor, the Hon. James Dunsmuir, to sign the Oriental Exclusion Measure. It is much to be regretted
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    THE CONGO.
    909 4 W hilst one need not necessarily eu- dorse all the severe language that has been used to stir up opinion on the question of the Leopoldiau regime, it is accepted by everyone that the administration of the Congo Free State is a disgrace to civilization and a menace
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    Proposed Penang Chinese Volunteer Corps.
    490 4 Wanted, 30 More Recruits. Since our last issue we have received no further recruits for the proposed Penangborn Chinese V dunteer Corps, aud the total still stands at 70 1 Lim Chee Saing 30. Ong BengCbeang 2. Tan Choo Sony 37. Oh Eng Hong 3.
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      505 4 JUST LANDED. Folding Camp Furniture, Complete Camp Beds, -with mosquito frames and nets. Porch Chairs, Tables with shelf, Comfort Swing Chairs, Racein Washstands etc., etc. All these articles can b>' folded, and occupy a limited space in packing. Indispensable in camps and up-country. ALSO Gents’ Straw and Felt hats, Silk
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      351 4 The “Straits Echo’s” New Competition. Open Only to Registered Subscribers FIRST PRIZE, $60.00. SECOND PRIZE, $30.00, THIRD PRIZE, $lO.OO. Wbat word or words, to be found iu this issu9 of the “Straits Echo,” cau you make of each of the following groups of letters 18th List. Name of Competitor Address
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Morocco.
      75 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Kaisnli Doesn't Want Much. London, lOlli September.—lt id lepoited from Casa Blanca tiiat tbe trilie* failed to #end envoys to negociate as was arranged. The Armist ice thus ended yesterday evening. Raisuli has sent to the British Legation the ultimate terms on which he will release
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      The Unwanted Asiatic.
      86 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Trouble ait Vancouver. London, 9th September.—The Ttibune reports that, following on the refusal of the Lieutenant Governor to sign the Oriental Exclusion Measure, a mob wrecked the Japanese and Chinese quarters of Vancouver. In one district, however, the Japauese, armed with kuives and sticks,
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      The Congo.
      66 5 (Supjdied by Reuter.) Annexation .Most Hi Hint It. Loudon, 10th September.—Au official announcement at Biussels says that the Congo State ha*» handed over the entire domain, an area of ‘289,375 kilometres, to a limited Company whereiu it is believed King Leopold lioids nearly all the shares. 1 his
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      The King Home Again.
      23 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) His Return from Murieiibad. Loudon, 9th September.—H's Majesty King Edward has returned to Loudon from Marieubad.
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      Another Attempt at Social Reform.
      47 5 (Sujijlicd by ReuLr.) Statement by .Mr. Haldane. London, 9tli September.—Mr. Haldane, speaking at Aberuetbv, said that before ap pealing to the country Government wanted to make another try at social reform. They would tackle the liquor and age pension bills next session.
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      The St. Leger.
      43 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) List of Probable Starters. London, 10th September.— The probable starters for the St. Leger are All Black, Woolwinder, Roi Her< de, Attitude, Acc aim, Hymettus, Glass Doll, Battmglass, Bezonian, Sequin, Loomcdia, Dusty Miller, Larig, Weathercock aud Stickup.
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      Russia’s Navy.
      32 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Launch of a 17,t»00-toii Battleship. London, 9th September. —The new Russian battleship Emperor Paul, a vessel of 17,000 tous displacement, was launched at St. Petersburg ou Saturday.
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      The Japanese Cruisers.
      23 5 Suj>plied ly Stater.) Festivities at Trieste. Loudon, 9th Septemlier. —The festivities iu honour of Admiral Ijuiu’a visit to Trieste continue.
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      The Newfoundland Fisheries.
      79 5 (Supp ied by Reuter.) The .Modus Vivendi Agreed I'pon. Loudon, 9th September.—The modus vivendi for the Newfoundland Fisheries has been signed. It practicilly prolongs the modus vivendi of the year 19.6, but in consideration of the non-interference with regard to taking Newfoundlanders on board American vessels in
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    Indian Nominations to the India Council.
    768 5 Press Comments. Mr. John Morley has nominated Mr. K. G. Gupta aud Mr. Syed Hosseiu Belgrauii to the India Council. Referring to these appointments the Englishman says:—The appointments of Messrs. Bilgrami aud Gupta to the India Council will be welcomed by men of all
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    SUPREME COURT.
    190 5 CKIMINAL APPEALS. (Before Mr. Justice Braddell The Jubilee Club. On the 31st ultimo, we reported that the Full Court of Appeal ordered the admission of the appeal preferred by those convicted of gambling in the above Club Yesterday afternoou Mr. Adams argued ou behalf of tbeappellants, (1) BongTew
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    THE ASSIZES.
    398 5 (Before Mr. Justice Braddell.) Rot it ruing from Banishment. The September Assizas opened this foreuoou, when a Chinamau, named Chan J eng UKibasCban Wall, was placed in the dock changed with the above offence. Tie prisouer pleaded “guilty.” It was explaiuel that the man was banished iu February,
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    The Police Courts.
    417 5 (Before Mr. Wolferttan Yesterday afternoon Yaliya and Zikaria, two Malay youths, were placed in the dock charged with trespass into the premises of another Malay man named Mahomed Tabar, who lives at No. 73, Armeuian Street. Mr. Armstrong appeared for the prosecution aud Mr. Thornton represented the
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    Football.
    473 5 Penang Butterflies v»-. Government Service. The friendly match between the above teams, which whs played ou the Esplanade yesterday afternoou, degenerated into a very uufriendly exhibition of football. It is much to be regietted that rough play should be so much in evidence, especially with two such teams ou
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    Pusing Lama Tin Mines, Ltd.
    31 5 The output from the Pusiug Lama Tin Mines for the mouth of August last was 926 piculs of tiu ore, of an approximate value of $47,000.
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    The Warren Football Shield.
    250 5 R. (I. A. Win After Four Draws. At last the seini-tiual rouud in the Warren Shield Competition at Singapore has been decided. After four attempts, the 78th Company of tbe Royal Garrison Artillery have defeated H. Company of the Royal West Kent Regiment, aud this they
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    Passengers.
    18 5 Arrived iVr s.s. Sealda, from Rangoon Mr. aud Mrs Fitzpatrick, Miss (J. F. Buckle aud Mr. Aldridge.
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    FIXTURES.
    79 5 To-day. 3rd Day of Bth Moon. League Football M. F. T. vs. Y. M.C. A. Royal Cinematograph, King Street Theatre 9 p.m. Edisou Bioscope Show, corner of Transfer and Kedah Roade, 9 p.m. To-morrow. 4th Day of Bth Moou. Chamber of Commerce, Special Meetings. Town Band, Esplanade, 6 to
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    MAILS DUE.
    17 5 E filish (Ociana) ...lllhSept. China {Marmora) ...14th China (Prim Eitel Friedrich) ...17th Germau Kleift ...18th
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    THE MOON.
    18 5 Firet Quarter Sept. 15th O Full Moon 22nd Last Quarter 29th O New Moou Oct. 7th
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    P. & O. SAILINGS
    37 5 P. O. SAILINGS Mail Service Outwards. wards. Oceana 11 Seyl. I Marmora 14 Sej>i. Delhi i-j I MaHa 28 Extra Service. Outwards Homewards Poona 17 Stj t. I Ceylon 21 Sept. Oandia 24 I Namur 19 Oct
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      52 5 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. This is a medicine of great worth and merit. Try it when you have a cough or cold and you are certain to be pleased with the quick relief which it afford». It is pleasant to take and can always be depended upon. The George Town Dispensary,
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      63 5 Rheumatic rains Relieved. No one need now suffer the agonizing pains of sciatic and acute rheumatism, as quick relief may be had by applying Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. This fact has l>een clearly demonstrated in many thousands of cases. This liniment relieves the pain and make» sleep aud test possible, which
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      288 5 Municipal Notice next ordinary meeting of the Muni JL cipal Commissioners will be held at the Municipal Office at 3-30 p.m. ou Friday, the 13th instant. L. A. Coutier BIGGS, Secretary. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Municipal Commissioners of George JL Town, Penang, hereby iuvite separate tenders for the following 1. Erecting aud
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      280 5 To Ordinary an I Order IMIs of Lading Holders. s.s. “CHENGMAI has arrived from Bremen via ports. BEHN, MEYER Co., Ltd., Agents. 10 9-07 030 For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. rpHE s.s. Hong Wan I, Captain G. KingJL born, h «xpecto l to arrive litre ou Monday, and will
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  • Obituary
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    35 5 Obituary. (Supplied by lleuter.) A Well-known French Poet. Loudon, Orli September. —The death of M. Rene Sully-Prudhomme, the French poet, is announced. The Kisliop of Chichester. London, 10th September. —The Bishop of Chichester is dead.
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    Russia and Japan.
    328 6 'l ilt: Convention that lias just b.*eu signed at St. Petersburg fcetwe m Russia and Japan will be regarded in all tbe Chancelleries of Europe with the highest satisfaction. Scarcely two years ago the contracting parties were engaged in the most deadly combat to-day the Far East
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    Raisuli's Story.
    806 6 Brigand Chief I nfolds the Tale of his Wrongs. Sultan’s Treachery. How I became au outlaw is the story liaisuli told a special correspondent of the Daily Mail the other day. His first quarrel with the Government was through a former Pasha of Tangier, who oppressed him aud
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    EXCHANGE.
    121 6 Penano, 10th September (By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand* Bank ...2/4 4 months’ si tf 1» t Bank ...2/4 T r s S Credit ...2/4/* 3 Documentary ...2/4f Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs 174$ 3 days’ siefht Private 175$ Bombay, Demand Bank 174$ Mouimein, Demand Bank 171$ 3
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    PRODUCE.
    175 6 Gold leaf $65.10 B. Pepper(W.Coast Jibs.s oz.) 16J. —no stock White Pepper 2l|.- mles Frang Pepper 17f. —sales Cloves (picked) out of season Mace 76. —sellers Mace Tickings 63. —sellers Nutmegs 110* 24. sellers !No. 1 5.40 sales 2 no stock Basket 3.80 sales Tapioca Flour 1.80 nominal Copra
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    MARKET PRICES.
    159 6 Penang, 10th September, 1907. Beef— H<. Soup P« r call* 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat **> Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail 25 Tongue Feet Heart ff Liver 25 Pork— Pork per catty 32 Pig’s Head 24 Feet 26 Tongue p 2 Mutton per lb.
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    SHARES.
    904 6 o i a. ©ts Number of, -3 p J 2 o tH Capital. Shares Last Dividend. Name. M o issued. a '3 =3 X fe ft* =2 gy 1903 300,000 30,000 10 10 25 for year ending 31/3/07 Belat Tin Mining Cof, Ltd. 11.50 12 —’$11 75 1907 300.000
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      26 6 Agreeably Surprised. Many sufferers from rheumatism have *••11 buipnaecl a' the pionipt reIV,„ ‘«'""i»! b, Ch >D,berUin'i V °*«t* Tow. Ili.pensarr, 'N I <1 *nale Agents.
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      17 6 Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., AGENTS FOR FENANQ a F. M. S.
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      119 6 5 (B M "M S D MACKAY’S LIQUOR WHISKY. KARTELL’S BRANDT. Ceislers’ Champagne. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Sandilands, Buttery Sr Co BU'S PEERLESS BRUNO EVAPORATED CREAM. Absolute Purity Guaranteed, AGENTS: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY A Co.. PENA NO. •'KM vtttn ka(AI >- CO I r o K
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    My Chinese Friends.
    930 7 A Heriiiniseenot» of Dr. Helen Boarcfcier. I knew them in Paris, where they belong'd to the Chinese Embassy, writes the abovenamed author in the London Mont inn Leader. I don’t know who introduced them to our Anglo-American circle, but they soon became immensely popular; no paity of
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      1268 7 Guide to Penang, HY THK LATK E. F. Skertclily, r. c.s. Price 50 cents. Worth a Dollar a copy.”) TO BK HAD AT THE “STRAITS ECHO” OFFICE. FOR SALE. MOTOR CARS Don’t buy cheap cars and incur heavy bills for frequent repairs. Gel one o| PANHARD LEVASSOR’S CARS and you
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      94 7 A Shilling Saved Represents Ten Earned. The average man does not save to exceed ten per cent, of his earnings. He must spend nine shillings in living expenses for every one saved. Sometimes a few pence properly iuvested, like buying seeds for his garden, will suvu several turns the umouut
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      1026 8 NOTICE. \J IEWS of Penang, Singapore. Perak. Solaugor, and Sumatra. Photos enlarged, various sizes up to 3 ft., on Bromide paper. W. JONES, King Street, Ponang. Phot igrapher. 16c Kim Keng Leong Co., 127, BEACH STREET. IMPORTERS OP EVERY DESCRIPTION OK IRONMONGERY, Wliich is on sale at specially advantageous W.
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