Straits Echo, 16 October 1907
1907-10-16
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Straits Echo
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Title Section35 1907-10-16 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. S. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, 16th OCTOBER, 1907. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 238*35 words
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Advertisement1104 1907-10-16 1 TIQER BRAND CEMENT. N 1258 5? 'b IN fIESr FOR ALL PURPOSES. BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. £800,000 XI,075,000 £800,000 Capital Paid up Reserve Fund Reserve Liability of Proprietors Head Office HATTON COURT, THREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON. Agencies and Branches. Bombay Ilaukow Bangkok Ipoli1,104 words
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Advertisement17 1907-10-16 1 SOLE AOEMTS. GUINNESS’S STOUT. sa a ac u O >- N NOh •31V s,ssva TIANG LEE A Co.17 words
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Article1001 1907-10-16 2 Comfort, says The Hytt mder, is not the ideal of the true Alpine climber. He must be hot and weary, cross and struggling, or he is obsessed with the idea that he is not doing his duty. Inaccessibility is his watchword, discomfort his normal condition. According to1,001 words
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Advertisement38 1907-10-16 2 Rheumatism. Why suffer from this painful malady? One application of Chambeilaiu’s Pain Balm will relieve the pain and make rest and sleep possible. Many cures hive been effected by ‘its continued u*e. The George Town Di-peuiary, Wholesale Agents.38 words
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Advertisement550 1907-10-16 2 A Safe Cough Midicine for Children. la buying a cough medicine for children uever be afraid to buy Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. There is no danger from it and relief is always sure to follow. It is especially valuable for colds, croup and whooping cough. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.550 words
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Advertisement1135 1907-10-16 2 THE EDISON'S BIOSCOPE COMPANY. Location —Corner of Kedah and Transfer Roads. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!! GRAND CHANGE Of PROGRAMME!!! The EDISON’S BIOSCOPE does not claim to be a new concern, in fact it is the largest and the oldest in the East. The Proprietor, a pioneer in this line, does not believe1,135 words
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Article29 1907-10-16 3 Vessels Front Agent* Due Lightning Calcutta A. A A.Co. 18 r h OA. Antentor Singapore W.M.&Co.ll9th Ben led i London S.B.&Co. 20tb C. Apcar Singapore A.A.A.Co. 24th29 words
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Article26 1907-10-16 3 Vesseh For Atjentt Leaves Lightning Singapore A. A. A.Co. Oct. Antentor London W.M A Co. Beuledi C. A pear Singapore Calcutta S B ACo. A.A.A.Cu.26 words
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Shipping.
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Article55 1907-10-16 3 Fitzpatrick, Br. s 8., 730, Williams, 15th Oct., Rangoon, 11th Oct, Geu.— King Bee Co. Duisburg, Ger. s.s., 2,854, 10th Oct., Singapore, 14th Oct, Gen. BM Co. Ruorden, Br. 8.8., 670, Neagle, 16th Oct.. Sabang, 15th Oct, Geu.—E. E. T. Co. Canton, Br. s.s 105, Mericau, 16th Oct., Teluk55 words
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Article51 1907-10-16 3 16th October. Rotorua forTongkab. Padang, for Batu Balira. Ban Whatt Hln, for Tong kali. R. Halewyn, for Batu Bahia. Langkat, for Teluk Ausou. Sree Banka for Paugkor. Solfond, for Rangoon. Malaya for Deli. Flying Fish, for Port Welil and Taipiug. Hok Canton, for Laugsa, T. Seniawe, Segli, Olehleh and51 words
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Article82 1907-10-16 3 For Ceylon, Australasia, India, Aden, Egypt, and via Naples for Europe, etc.—Per G.eben to-morrow, 10 a m. Deli and Langsa—Per Van der Parra, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Port Swettenbam and Singapore—Per Thongwa, to-morrow, 4 p in. Rangoon—Per Fitzpatrick, 18th instant, 1 p.m. Trang—Per Deli, 18th instant. 1 pm. Port82 words
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Article513 1907-10-16 3 Per P. aud O. s.s. Himalaya, connecting with the steamer Devanha at Colombo, due at Peuang on 23rd October: To Penang (from London, Sept. 27) Miss Thoritou, Mr. R. F. Spaull (from Marseilles, Oct. 4) Mr. G. W. Talbot, Hon. Justice and Mrs. Law, Misses Law,513 words
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Advertisement856 1907-10-16 3 4k Expected Arrivals and Departures Mail Service. Out wards. Oct. 23 8.8. Devon ha connecting' with 8.8. Himalaya B.s. Moldavia s s Ind ia 8.8. Mony olia Nov. 7 s.B. Malta do 20 8.8. Delta do Dec. 4 8.8. Delhi do Homewards Oct- 20 8.8. Oceana connecting- with 8.8. Britannia856 words
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Advertisement460 1907-10-16 3 (9 H I P PIN G.) HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINE. PASSENGER SERVICE. By the now steamers, Rhenania,” Habsburo,” Hohenstaufen.” These steamers offer to the public the highest comfort yet attained in Ocean Travelling. They have very large cabins, provided with only lower berths. The Cabins are amidships and fitted with fans. Laundry460 words
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Advertisement32 1907-10-16 3 PASSAGES to EUROPE, via MADRAS. PASSAGES can be booked per British India Steam Navigation Company’s Steamers from Penang, via Madras, to Port Said, Genoa, Marseilles, Plymouth and London. HUTTENBACH, HEBERT Co, ACIBHTS.32 words
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Article, Illustration97 1907-10-16 4 Justice Mtufle* everybody and justice alone. Emerson, Published daily (except Sunday».) AT THI i CRITERION PRESS, U«h, No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE t DAILY IX)CAL $24 .> per annum OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra MAIL EDITION (Post Free) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS Echo» Penang." Telephone No. 343 jV ft.97 words
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Article1022 1907-10-16 4 We make no apology for returning once again to this subject, even though, like Falstaff, our readers may accuse us of damnable iteration.” The steady and continuous decline in the price of tin has already begun to alarm the miners of the F.M.S., who, we understand, will hold1,022 words
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Article426 1907-10-16 4 A gentleman at Kuala Luirfpur, v-.ritiug to a friend here, says that alre;. ly many of the smaller tin mines have closed down and a considerable number of the big cues are in difficulties. To add to the tiouble the Chetties have begun to press for payment426 words
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Article, Illustration41 1907-10-16 4 W «tuted, Ouly 18 More Recruits. No more names have been received, for four days now, for the'proposed Penanghorn Chinese Volunteer Corps, the total standing at 82. Intending recruits should send us their names without delay.41 words
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Article47 1907-10-16 4 Hongkong’s Score. Firing on Sunday at tbe King’s Park Range in tbe Interport Rifle Shooting Match, tbe Hongkong Team scored 938 points. They have thus beaten Singapore who made 929. We have yet to receive Shanghai’s score to know the result of the match.47 words
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Article209 1907-10-16 4 Bt/ore Mr. Codrington For working a bullock while in an unlit state, a Chiuainan was this morping mulcted in the sum of fifteen dollars. (Bfore Mr. Dyson). Liui Heang and Liaa Ghui Han, two shopkeepers of Dato Krauiat Road, were this morning fined $25 and costs each209 words
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Article576 1907-10-16 4 (From Our Ov;u Correspondent.) Taipiug. 14tb October. Cholera in Kwala Selangor. Kwala Selangor appears tj be in a bad way judging from the report received of the number of cases of cholera which have occurred there amongst Tamil coolies. Out of some fifteen cases there have been ten576 words
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TELEGRAMS.
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Article, Illustration497 1907-10-16 4 First Day, Tuesday, lfitli Oct. »ii (Echo Special:) Singapore, 16th Oct.—The Singapore Autumn Race Meeting.opened yesterday in splendid weather and there was a large gathering of sportsmen. The times were fast. Following were the results of the various events 1. The Maiden F'late. Value $6OO. A Kaoe for497 words
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Article108 1907-10-16 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) “An Exceedingly Delicate Situation.” Loudon, 15th Oct.—Mr. Lloyd George interviewed regarding the railway crisis, said the situation was exceedingly delicate and it would be madness for him to say anything at such a serious juncture. He declined to say whether the Board of Trade108 words
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Article43 1907-10-16 4 (Supplied by-Reuter.) Secret Manteuvres in tlie North Set. Lo ndou, 15th October.—The Chau uel and Uf.nie leets with the Cruiser Squadrons mustered yesterday to begin a fortnight’s secret manoeuvres in the North Sea. Admiral Lord Charles Beresford directs the manoeuvres.43 words
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Article56 1907-10-16 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Express Train Leaves the Rails. London, 16th October.— The Crewe to Bnstol express with the Glasgow, Liverpool, York and Hull coaches, left the rails at the 5? rv e t riD B Shrewsbury, on the night of i Ji J n Bt^ nt56 words
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Article43 1907-10-16 5 -v (Supplied by Reuter.) a Halifax Car Wrecked. London, 16th Oct.—A workman’s tramcar was wrecked at Halifax yesterday morning. Ibe brake faded to act and the car rushed down a steep hill. Six passengers were killed ana thirty-one seriously injured.43 words
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Article48 1907-10-16 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) To Accommodate Dreadnoughts.” London, 16th October —The plans of a new dock at Portsmouth to accommodate vessels of the Dreadnought type have been K ino v Pr OVe<l The do#;k wil ft- long by 100 ft. broad, aud will cost X 1,000,00048 words
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Article114 1907-10-16 5 (Sullied by Reuter.) Sir West Ridgeway on the Lease. London, 15th October —Sir West Ridgewaj at a meeting of the Ceylon Fisheries auuouucing a dividend of twenty-one per cent* on ordinary shares and seventy-five per cent' on deferred shares, rebutted the criticisms on the lease, which, he114 words
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Article116 1907-10-16 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) An Interesting Rook. London, lfith Oct.—Queen Victoria’s correspondence from 1887 to 1861, which is published with royal authority by Mr. John Murray, throws strong relief on her remarkable personality. The letters range from girlish transports upon her betrothal to a perfect angel to statesmanlike116 words
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Article58 1907-10-16 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Betting on the Cesarewitch. London, 16th Oct.—The betting on the (Jesarewitcb i» 3 to 1 against BaHinylass, 6 to 1 against Demure, Bto 1 against Royal Dream. 9to 1 against Madame Desonbise. 10 to 1 against Wvffy, 100 to 7 against Out break58 words
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Article42 1907-10-16 5 (Supplied by Renter.) A Syndicate to Support Stocks. London, 16th October.—A syndicate of powerful Wall Street bankers has been foirned to support American Stocks against the persistent slump which has been exceptionally acute during the last few days.42 words
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Article46 1907-10-16 5 (Stimplied by Reuter.) Conflicting Reports. Loudon, 15th October.— V ienna is much agitated owing to the conflicting reports of the Emperor Francis Joseph’s health. This despite the semi-official announcement yesterday evening to the effect that-he had taken a distinct turn for the bette~.46 words
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Article55 1907-10-16 5 I (Supplied by Reuter.) Powder. Factory Blown Up. London, 16th October.—A powder works blew up at Fontauet, Indiana. Twenty-one people were kiHed. Railway Bridge Collapses. London, 16th October.—lt is reported that a bridge collapsed at Middletown, New Yoik •State, resulting in a railway train being precipitated ("own a55 words
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Article35 1907-10-16 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Relief for the Flooded Provinces. London, 16th October.—The French Government is askipg for a credit of six million francs, for the relief of theinuudated provinces in the South:35 words
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Advertisement640 1907-10-16 4 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. NOTICE i* hereby given that the book's containing the Annual Valuations of au«l rates imposed on all buildings and lands situated within the Municipality of George Town. Penang, for the year 1908, ate open to the inspection of Ratepayers at the Municipal Office, daily on w*<ek days between640 words
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OUR SHORT STORY.
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Article2007 1907-10-16 5 No. 3. The Al RclkofT Murder Mystery. [Hy Southern Crore.] Chapter 11. I then straightaway took a tram down to J Arab Street and there obtained lodging in the house of an aucient Malay crone who sold dates, and one which I knew the j2,007 words
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Article1538 1907-10-16 5 An Interesting Report. Some Bio Figures. Amongst papers laid on the tible of Council on Friday was the report of Messrs. I Coode Son and Mathews, on the Harbour improvements. This report, which has beeu looked forward to with some iuteIrest, is a fairly lengthy document aud dates1,538 words
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Article126 1907-10-16 5 To-dai. j 10th Day of 9th Moon. St. Andrew’s Society Annual Meeting. Chamber of Commerce. 415 p.m. t f t)W n Laud, Esplanade, (j to 7p m. Royal Cinematograph, King Street Theatre, 9 p iu. Special Programme. Ihe Besau Cinematograph Co., Ltd., corner of Peuaug Road and Campbell Street.126 words
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Advertisement123 1907-10-16 5 Prompt Relief for a Sprained Ankle. “Some time ago I sprained mv ankle very badly on a loose stone,” says Mr. Geo. Stevens, who lives near Durban, Natal. A neighbor gave me a botile of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm with which I rubbed my ankle and then bound i: up with123 words
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Advertisement348 1907-10-16 5 To Ordinary and Order Bills of Lading Holders. SS “DUISBURG”has arrived from Australia via ports. UEHN, MEYER Co., Lrn, Agents. 10 10-07 71b’ THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE 1888. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, Settlement of Penang. In Bankruptcy, No. 28 of 19o7. r KHOOPOYV of chop “SJNBAN OH348 words
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Article527 1907-10-16 6 Tub first nieetiug of the shareholders in the Bagau Rubber Co., Ltd., was held on the ith iust. at the offices of Messrs. Tiileke aud Gibbins, Bangkok, when the following were present: Luang Anuphan, Dr. T. Heyward Hays, Messrs. VV. A. G. Tiileke, H. Hooker, C. Barton527 words
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Article525 1907-10-16 6 There has been considerable hesitation recently evinced regarding entering into fresh engagements for tin, owiug to the uncertainties shroading the position. The demoralisation in copper unquestionably aggravated the recent depression iu the metal, but there were also, according to the City Editor of the Standard, other factors525 words
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Article120 1907-10-16 6 Penang, 16th October. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Sank ...2/31 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4* S Credit ...2/M 3 Documentary ...2/4 Calcutta, Demand Bank Ra 173$ 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Bombay, Demand Bank 173§ Mouirnein, Demand Bank 172 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Mad a120 words
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Article171 1907-10-16 6 Gold leaf »65.10 B. Pepper(W.Coast 3Hm>.s oz. I6f. no stuck White Pepper 20.50 sellers Tr&ng Pepper 17$. sellers Cloves (picked) out of season Mace 76.— sellers Mace Pickings 68. —sellers Nutmegs 110 s 21. —buyers f No. 1 5.30 sales Sugar < 2 no stock Basket 3 80 sellers171 words
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Article145 1907-10-16 6 Penang, 16th October, 1907. Bbef— CtB. Soup per cult* 12 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 10 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 25 Tongue 50 Feet 15 Heart 28 Liver 25 Pork— Pork per catty 30 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 20 Tongue 32 Fowl (full145 words
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Article965 1907-10-16 6 3 w S d. i Number of, ”5 p 1 g 2 Capital. Shares I > Last Dividend. Name. J> *3 Z a issued. a x s 5 s flu n co 2__ 1903 300,000 30.000 10 10 25 for year eudingJ3l/3/07 Belat Tin MiningVo., Ltd. $l4. 1907 j965 words
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Advertisement80 1907-10-16 6 and Safe Remedy for Bowel Complaints. 1 wenfy years ago Mr. Ueo. VV. lJ-ock discovered ihat Cramberlaiu’a Co'ie, Cholera f'l.l lb »ri hoe.i ll metly was a qo-ck and safe cum tor WL couiplaiuts. Du-iue all of them yfit*» 1,* M ys f I have u<ed it and i.arum. «ended80 words
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Advertisement31 1907-10-16 6 Croup. An attack of croup can be warded off by giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy promptly at the first indication of the approach of the disease. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.31 words
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Advertisement16 1907-10-16 6 Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co.. AGENTS FOE PENANQ F. M. S.16 words
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Advertisement110 1907-10-16 6 MACKAY’S LIQUOR WHISKY. KARTELL’S BRANDY. Gelslers Champagne. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. SandHands Buttery 6t Cn BORDEN’S PEERLESS BRMD EVAPORATED CfiEAl. Absolute Purity Guaranteed, AGENTS: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY ft Co.. PENANd. <3 >11 > *»i CO I X o I' UJ 5. < G* m C® V110 words
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Article259 1907-10-16 7 Remarkable Outburst by a Socialist M. P. A remarkable speech by Mr. Victor Grayson, M.P., was made at a meeting at Tuustall (Staffs) of the independent Labour Party, recently. Mr. Grayson was questioned regarding hie brokeu bottle speech. In reply, he said that at Huddersfield he told the259 words
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Article769 1907-10-16 7 A Universal Belief. In all countries and at all times there seems to have existed some belief in spirits or ghosts, and Siam is no exception to the general rule. These spi its are referred to hy the general term Pi,” to which is added the769 words
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Advertisement1627 1907-10-16 7 BAXTER Co.’s BEST NAVY CANVAS. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. NOTICE. DAVID CORSAR SON’S WELL-KNOWN EXTRA NAVY CANVAS, No. 0. SANDII ANDS. BUTTERY Co. John Bazley White Bros.’ PORTLAND CEMENT, “LION BRAND.” Sandilands, Buttery <£* Co., AGENTS. PENANG A F. M. 8. THE LONDON DIRECTORY, r |THE undersigned beg to inform tbe1,627 words
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Advertisement1107 1907-10-16 8 notice. Y1EVVS of Penang, Singapore. Perak. Selangor, and Sumatra. Photos onlargod, various sizes up to 3 ft., on Bromide paper. W. JONES, King Street, Penang. Photographer. 10c W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co Pha, U.S.A. Kim Keng Leong Co., U7, BEACH STREET. IMPORTERS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION or1,107 words
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