Straits Echo, 28 October 1907
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Straits Echo
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Title Section37 1907-10-28 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, 28th OCTOBER, 1907. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 24837 words
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Advertisement1108 1907-10-28 1 TIGER BRAND CEMENT. /S T* S' *> RON REST FOR ALL PURPOSES. BANKS. Oharlered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. £BOO,OOO X 1,075,000 £BOO,OOO Capital Paid up Reserve Fund Resorve Liability of Proprietor* Head Office: HATTON COURT, TUUEAPNEEDLE STREET, LONDON. Agencies and Branches. Bombay Bangkok Batavia1,108 words
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Advertisement22 1907-10-28 1 GUINNESS’S STOUT. TfAIVG LEE Co. Or !V \o] r t t r 1 o <2 a <? I&&1D 0 SOLE AGENTS. basss ale.22 words
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Article774 1907-10-28 2 Mrs. Ueupeck Do you believe iu a bell? Mr. Heupeck: Eutre nous, y(s Katbe", lam uot sure whether 1 shall be a specialist for the ears or the teeth." “Choose the my boy; everyone has tbiity-two of them, but only two ears.” The lady would insist on774 words
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Advertisement58 1907-10-28 2 A Safe Cough Midicine for Children. In l»*iyiu 4 a c* n 4 li med c'tte for children uftvor < afraid to buy Chumloo 1 .in’s Couyli Remedy. Therp i« no f,„ ra j t anf j relief is always hi<p to follow. It j* rially valuable for colds, croup58 words
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Advertisement2143 1907-10-28 2 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. rpHE Muuicipal Commissioners of George X Town, Penan y, hereby invite tenders for the privilege of collecting fees for the sale of fowls and ducks at Central Market, tor one vear from the Ist day of January, 1908. Full particulars can be obtained at the Municipal Office. Tenders2,143 words
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Article31 1907-10-28 3 Vessels From Agents Due LK*ucnli»*n Aut llcclius Malta Ei roll SiDgafH»re VV.M &0o. SioiiHpore W.M &Co. Londou S.B.&Co. Colombo Glasgow iS.B.&C !du Nov. 3 d 5 ill 7tli 9tli31 words
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Article25 1907-10-28 3 I pgftfU For Agents hĕiirey Deucalion fjondon W M.&Co. Nov. Aotilucliu* Marseille* W.M ACo. Benavou S'QK»pj#re B.&Gu. Malta Siug&poie 1 G.&Co. Enroll Smgapute S.B.&Co.25 words
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Shipping.
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Article113 1907-10-28 3 Silesia, Ger. s s., 4.801. Uahle, 28th Uot Hamburg, Geu.—B. M Co. Bhauata, Br. s.s., 1,957, Neil. <>j, 7lli Oct, Rangoon, 24'h Oet., Gen. H. L Co. Kut Sang, Br. s.s., 3,11<>, Bradley. —Htli Oct., Hongkong, IPtli Get., Gen. B A Co. Avagykk, Br. s.s., 247, Buchanan, 27th Got..113 words
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Article50 1907-10-28 3 28th Octohek. Tong Ghay Un. for Batu B.ilir.iaud Asahan. Deli, for Trang. Rotorua, for Tongkali. Sa/plio, lor Tougkali. Calypso, for Deli. Canton, for Paugkor and Teluk Anson Kwt Sang, lor Calcutta. Un Peng, for Setu!. Silesia, for Singapore, Chiu* aud .1 «pan. Flying Fish, for Port Weld aud Taipirg.50 words
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Article111 1907-10-28 3 For Pangkalau Braudau—Per PetreJ, tomorrow, 11 a. in. Deli —l’er Avugyee, to-u.arrow, I p.m. Asah.in—Per Mary A tin, to-moirow, 1 p in. Singapore— Per Coen, to-morroiv, 2 p in. Port Swetteaham and Singapore—Per Pin Stag, to-morrow. 3 p.m. Tel uk A usou Per Lady I Veld, to-morrow, 3111 words
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Article369 1907-10-28 3 Per P. ami O. s.s. Moldavia, connecting wit ht be steamer Maltx at Colombo, due at Penang ou Oth November 'J’o Penang (from London, Oct. 11) Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Ward, Mrs. Ward, Mr. E. Bradbury (from Marseilles, Oct. lt>) Mr. Hamilton. To Singapore (from London)369 words
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Advertisement947 1907-10-28 3 P. 0. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward. Nov. 7 Malta connecting' with 20 Delta do Dec. 4 Delhi do IS Arcadia do Homeward MoltjUicia India Mongolia Victoria THROUGH STEAMER. Mar. 28 s.s. Marmora (calling at Bombay). FARES BY MAIL STEAMERS. Wt Clft‘1 2ud CIum To947 words
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Advertisement487 1907-10-28 3 (SHIPPING.) HAMBURG-AMERiKA LINE. PASSENGER SERVICE. By the new steamers, Rhenania,” IIabsburg,” HouBN8TAUFEN.” These steamers offer to the public the highest comfort jet attained in Ocean Travelling. They have very large cabins, provided with only lower berths. The Cabins are amidships and fitted with fans. Laundry on board. Doctor and Stewardesses487 words
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Advertisement93 1907-10-28 3 Cheap Week End Excursions to Selangor. I [MUST CLASS RETD KN TICKETS will be granted per s.s. Kistlia," timed to leave Penang for Port Swettenham every Saturday afternoon available ontg for return per s s. Perak.” or Pin Seng,” due to leave Port Swettenbani on tbe next afteruoon an 193 words
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Article, Illustration102 1907-10-28 4 I J apt if satisfies ewy body and justice alone.— F.merfon. Published dally (except sauuayr.i AT TBM CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY LOCAL $24 per annum OUTSTATIONB Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Post Free) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343 A'. A.102 words
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Article1059 1907-10-28 4 No less an authority than Sir Frank ‘Swettenliam, in a thoughtless moment, described the Malay as The mildest-mannered man That ever scuttled ship or cut a throat—an interesting scoundrel, not far removed from the traditional Malay who never fails to use his “cursed Malayan kris on the1,059 words
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Article, Illustration362 1907-10-28 4 Wanted, Only 10 More Recruits! Due more name lias been received, since our last issue, for the proposed Penangborn Obine.se Volunteer Corps, the total now standing at iH). Intending recruits should send us their names without delay. 1 •'•‘«Chfe Siting 4«; Tan Choo Klieu* 2362 words
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Article44 1907-10-28 4 OuTwarlt C tra ot Packet Tee,la, with the TtaSMfri! f ed to arn '’ore on lnursfjriy. ihe ?lst inst., at 7am and in SmoL* 0 ‘T ,e fut Purt Swettenham id b.ng.poto at about 5 p on the same day.44 words
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PUBLIC OPINION.
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Article118 1907-10-28 4 To tub El/ITOR OF THB SIIUITS ECHO. Dear Mb. Editor, —As I am going to leave Peuang at lhe end of this week, I should like to knew what has become of my challenge to the other Cinematograph companies in Peuang, to obtain the opinion of a committee118 words
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Article334 1907-10-28 4 (Before Mr. Wolfirstan.) For working a bullock while iu au uufit state, a Hindu was this morning fiued five dollars. Soli Chin Neoh, a Chinese woman, was today placed iu the dock charged with cruelty to a pigeon by p!u.:kiug its feathers when it is alive. llis334 words
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Article289 1907-10-28 4 The Government Gazette of October 25 contains tlie following items of information His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to provisionally recognize Mr. Tso Piut; Luug as Consul-General for China in the Straits Settlements. Ihe Curreucv Commissioners give notice that for the present, and until further notice, they289 words
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Article839 1907-10-28 4 The Band Benefit at the Edison. On Saturday evening the Edison Bioscope Company gave their benefit to the Band and to aid them in their laudable object tli*. public turned up in such force that before 9 o’clock every seat in the tent was occupied Still the public839 words
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Advertisement256 1907-10-28 4 For? SALE. WAITED. pCDblUg. BASKET TRAP I’ONV. No reasonable offer will l»e refused. »s. h. van gelderJ Northam I 28 10-07 74"» MAN with 9<>mo experience in dis-28.10-07 710 Apply MEDICO,” c o Straits Echo. »»♦♦♦♦»♦>»»9 00 00 00 >000 *****000 0000i The Champagne of Table Waters, i 0 0256 words
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TELEGRAMS.
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Article171 1907-10-28 5 (Supplied by Reuttr Leading Financiers Appeal. London, 2/ib Oct.—Owing to numerous ruus on the Imukii jesterday aud consequent stoppages of payment in various cities Atnenca s Imilmg financiers are making impassioned appeals to the public to desist from withdrawing their money from the Hanks. The Turning171 words
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Article233 1907-10-28 5 (Supplied by Renter A Hof-bed of Detestable Vices. Loudon, 27th Oct.—The whole of Europe aud especially Geiuiauy is profoundly moved by the lilel action which is roceeding at He:lin against a well-kuowu journalist named Harden, who published articles in the newspaper Zukunft alleging that the Kaiser is233 words
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Article101 1907-10-28 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Inaiigiirated by the King* London, 28tb Oct. —The King inaugurated the Territorial Army Scheme on Saturday at an imposing reception to the Lords Lieutenant of the Counties at Buckingham Palace. His Majesty described the Lords Lieutenant’s duties sayine, Important responsibilities which were formerly101 words
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Article60 1907-10-28 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Start on Boxing Day. London, 28th October. —President Roosevelt h&i authorised tbe announcement that the battleship fleet starts for the Pacific on December 26tn. The Hon. Elibu Root, after a long conference with the Japanese Ambassador, stated that there was nothing in the60 words
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Article53 1907-10-28 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) To Stay a Month with the Klug and Queen. London, 27th October.—Tbe battleship Renown will take Kme Alfonso Spain and bis consort Queeu Victoria on luesday at Cherbourg across to Portsmouth op their visit to the Kang and Queen. The visit lasts a month53 words
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Article41 1907-10-28 5 (Suj'jdUd by Reuter Liant Battleships to bo Laid Down. London, L'B h October.—lt is reported from i’aris that the Supreme Council of the N ivy have decided to establish a tvpe of battleship more powerful than the Dreadnoughts.41 words
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Article27 1907-10-28 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Kailway Between Maeao and Canton. Loudon, 28th October.—The Lisbon Government have decided to construct a railway between Macao aud Cantou.27 words
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Article47 1907-10-28 5 (Supplied by Renter.) England vs. Australia. London, 27th Oct.—lt is reported from Perth, West Australia, that iu the first match betweeu the English team eboseu by the M. C. C. aud the West Australian team Eugland scored 350 for seveu wickets at the close of play.47 words
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Article589 1907-10-28 5 Dramatic Scouel to the Fire on the Fortunatus,” When the steamer Fortunatus was abandoned on fire in mid-ocean, one of the crew, a coolie, was missing, and it was surmised that he had either fallen overboard or had committed suicide. Au interesting letter, which was received589 words
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Article1249 1907-10-28 5 PENANG vs. PERAK. (By Our Specia l Representative.) The Start for Taiping. We were warned to be at the railway I pier in time to catch the 7 o’clock express aud shortly before that hour ten of the team were F on the ferry. The missing1,249 words
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Article588 1907-10-28 5 The Ipoh Kami. Many of our readers, says the Ipoh paper, will be pleased to hear that the Ipoh Baud will ere long l*e a fait accompli.’ From fbe outset the Resident has greAly interested himself in tbe project of bringing the Bind to Ipoh for588 words
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Article146 1907-10-28 5 Arrived. Per ss. B liar at tf, from Calcutta: Mr. and Mrs. Bast in and' children. From Rangoon Mrs. P. J. Gregory and lufaut, jMrs. Seth, Miss Gregory, Messrs. Ban .swee Sooq, Gafimtji, Kemma and A. C. Mookerjee. Per s.s. Ferak, from Port Swettenham MeEsrs: G. «L Bronjri. Lande*'146 words
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Article109 1907-10-28 5 To-da y 22 id Day of 9th Moon. Town Maud, Esplanade, (> to 7 in. The Ed son Bioscop**, corner of 'i’rausfei aud Kedah Roads, 9 p in. Royal Cinematograph. King Street 'l'lieu ire, 9 p in. Matsuo’s Cinematograph, corner of Peuaug Road aud Campbell Street, 9 pm. The109 words
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Article17 1907-10-28 5 China Kleist) ...29th Oct. Germau (P. Alice ...30lh English (Malta) ...7th Nov. China (Delhi) h17 words
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Article24 1907-10-28 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Out war i>s. H<».v kk a r»s. Malta 7 Nov. I l elhi It Nov. Delta '20 Arcadii 12324 words
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Advertisement685 1907-10-28 5 (ralimidif o Messrs. Oiihri* Co, Fron Antwerp. Penong. POLICE NOTICE. Between tiie hours of n.i m. u> 10 a.in. and 4 p.tn to 8 p.m.. Motor Cirs will cot lie allowed in Faiqiihar Street, the Eastern X Oriental Hotel and Fouteuay. H. Barky i>k il AM £L, Major. Chi*/ Po’ice685 words
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Obituary73 1907-10-28 5 Obituary. {Supplied by Jlexder.) Lord Nunbnrnholine. Loudon, 28th October.—Lord Nuuburnbolme is dead. [Nunburnholine, 1st Baron, cr. 1905; Charles Henry Wilson; J.P, D.L.; shipowner; b. 1833 p. of late T. Wilson and Susannah, d. of John West; m. Florence, d. of Col. W.H.C. Welleslev, 1871. M.P. (G.L.J Hull, W., *****905. Heir:73 words
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Article93 1907-10-28 6 A lady advauces the startling theory that a man cannot tell whether or not he loves a girl (and vice versa,” we suppoie) until he has kissed her. So near are the lips to the heart that at the first contact with another’s the two participants93 words
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Article195 1907-10-28 6 Repair* Practically Complete. In accordance with arrangements previously recorded, the battleship Mikcua, which was sunk at Sasebo by a disastrous powder magazine explosion iu the latter part of 1905, on Oct 1 left the dock where her repairs have been effected. At 8 a.m. water was let195 words
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Article230 1907-10-28 6 Hongkong Judge’s Boy ill all Original Effort. NVe Lave heard a good many funny stories of the Hongkong boy” but one reported by tlie latest, exchanges of the citv of tLe Peak, eclipses most of them, in that it is both funny aud true. Tlietale was told230 words
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Article428 1907-10-28 6 Friendship is the subject of Mr. A. C. Henson's cuntiibulion to tie September number of the Cornhill Mtujaiine, and we are remiuded of Goethe’s Elective Affinities, in such passages as the following '[’here are uuuumbered relationships betweeu all sorts of apparently incongruous persons, of which the428 words
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Article116 1907-10-28 6 Pbnanq. 28th October. (By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) LondonDemanu Sank ...2/6$ 4 months’ sight Hank ...2/4^ 3 Oredit ...2/1-yf 3 Documentary ...2/4 jf Calcutta. Demand Bank Its 173$ 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Bombay. Demand Hank 173jf Moulmein, Demand Bank 172 3 days’ sight Private 1751 Macias. Demand116 words
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Article164 1907-10-28 6 Gold leaf $65.50 B.Pepper( W.Coasi Hlbu.. 1 oz.y 16f. no stuck White Pepper 19 50 buyers Trang Pepper out of season Cloves (pictred) out of seasju Mace 76. sellers Mace Pickings 68. —sellers Nutmegs 110 s 21. buyers !No. 1 5.35 sales 2 no stock Banket 3 50 sales164 words
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Article153 1907-10-28 6 Penang, 28th October, 1907. Beef— cts. Soup per catty 12 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox 'Tail each 25 Tongue 50 Feet 15 Heart 28 Liver 25 Pork— Fork per catty 32 Pig’s Head 26 Feet 26 Tongue 32 Fowl (full153 words
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Article937 1907-10-28 6 re a I to Number of. -5 *3 i g J e II Ca l iul Shares I Sj Inn Dwidnad. N me I I -8 J s z z issued. x i>ame. it rJ OD o 53 03 ve i J2 M oq o be j I i937 words
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Advertisement15 1907-10-28 6 Croup. An attack of croup can l* warded off «t'SScS of !t m a'p!' A***15 words
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Advertisement100 1907-10-28 6 convenience of our Foreign customers we send Watch.,, Rings, &c., on receipt of HALF CASH, customer paying balance on receipt. SOLID GOLD RINGS. 30/-, Boat workmanship; latest designs. Solid Gold, set with Keal Diamond and 2 Rubies, price 30 Solid Gold Signet Ring, engraved with any Initial, Crest or Monogram,100 words
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Advertisement17 1907-10-28 6 Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., AGENTS FOE PENA NO F. M. S.17 words
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Advertisement95 1907-10-28 6 MACKAY’S LIQUOR^WHISKY. MARTELL’S BRANDT. Gefslers’ Champagne, THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Sandi/ands, Hvttery Co BORDER’S PEERLESS EVAPORATED CREAK. Absolute Purity Guaranteed, AGENTS: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., PENANO. 0 i<w > KViK (JJ X PH o ft:;." in -j Lu < O u OK -»88*TO BE HAD RETAII95 words
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793 1907-10-28 7 Tuesday, the 14th, Thursday, the 16th, and Saturday, the 18th January, 1908. PROPOSED PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 14th January, /90S. I.—The Maiden Plate. Value $6OO A Race for Maiden Horses. Weight as per scale reduced 14 lbs. All animals imported iuto the Straits or793 words
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Article995 1907-10-28 7 Whenever rumours of war become bruited about references to Secret Servce aud tne men wbo serve it at once appear. Secret Service may be defined in a pbra.se as tbc art of acquiring at tbe expense of a friendly Power information which it is desirable should te kept995 words
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Advertisement575 1907-10-28 7 “Nikko” Photographic Studio. K. S. OKANIWA, Japanese Artist, from Tokio, J.pan, No. 21a, Penang Road (of Northam R>nd). Highclass Photography in all its Branches. A NEW SHIPMENT JUST RECEIVED OF CARD MOUNTS of all sizes for photographs. Enlargements up to any size artistically executed from any Plate or Photograph., however575 words
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Advertisement302 1907-10-28 7 NOTICE.—Ho amendments to this Programme will be considered unless due notice is giveu in writing to tbe Secretary at least ten days before the day of Meeting. Tbe notice must give full details of tbe proposed amendments* Entries Close at noon on Thursday, 2nd January. Handicaps for First day will302 words
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Advertisement832 1907-10-28 7 INSURANCES. General Accident Fire and Life Assurance Corporation, Ltd. Commercial Union Assurance Company, Led. WE have been appointed Agents for the above Company for Penang, Province Wellesley, and tbe State of Perak, and are prepared to accept risks against fire on the usual terms. DAVID BROWN Co. 4b, Logan’s Buildings.832 words
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Advertisement41 1907-10-28 7 Rheumatism. Wbj suffer from this paiuful malady? Oi e application of Chamberlain’s Pain P.alm will relieve the pain ami make rest an.} sleep possible. Many cures h ive been ffe „J by its coutiuued use. The George Tovn Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.41 words
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Advertisement1178 1907-10-28 8 Kim Keng Leong Co., 127, BEACH STREET. IMPORTERS OH EVERY DESCRIPTION or IRONMONGERY, Wiiici* ih on salo at specially advautageou* torm*. ALSO AGENTS FOR Cock Brand KeroseneOll 290 UPTON’S TEAS” WEKK AWARDED Till: GOLD MEDAL AT THE MRIS EXHIBITION. AUK NTS, I’KNANU I’ATEHSON, SIMONS Co., Ltd W. MANSON, American Dentist,1,178 words
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Article822 1907-10-28 9 Weighs Three HiiikIhmI and Thirty Pounds. F. llitachiyama, champion wrestler of Japan, and boat] of much society in his native laud by reisou of the standing there gi'en tha art ho so notably represents, reached S attle yesterday afternoon aboard the steamer Kaya Muru, says the Seattle822 words
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539 1907-10-28 9 Straits Settlements Native as Dispensary Officer. 1 “Dr Chax’b Carekr.” Uu iei tln al»o'’e headings a London paper, the D,J.I Mi rn appeirs to Ire much surprised to discover tbit a Slraits-koru Cniuese sludeut of mediciue who has qualified in England and has elected to539 words
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Article342 1907-10-28 9 Haiphong Headquarters of the Insurgents. Wk have reason to Lelieve, says the Hong \kony Telegraph of the 17th iust., that, a few days ago, telegraphic despatches were leceived by the Viceroy at Canton from Lieutenaut-General Li who reported that Taotai Kwok employed private detectives for the investigation342 words
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Article812 1907-10-28 9 “The Thieves’ Kitchen ol* Europe.” Mr. Hall Caine declares tliat the gambling rooms at Monte Carlo constitute a blot on the c.vilisation of Europe. He describes the Casino a« "the thieves’ kitchen of Europe,” aud calls for its suppression by the Powers. i He makes the812 words
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Article140 1907-10-28 9 The most remarkable thing concerning Mr. Arthur Burrows, Eogland’s oldest barrister, who has just entered upon his ninetysixth year, is that his longevity seems due. iu no small measure, to bard work. For years he denied himself the pleasure of a day’s holiday excepting on140 words
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Advertisement124 1907-10-28 9 Prompt Relief for a Sprained Ankle. “Some time ago I sprained my ankle veiy badly on a loose stooe,” says Mr. Geo. Stevens, who lives near Durban, Natal. A neighbor gave me a bottle of Chamberlain s Pain Balm with which I rubbed my ankle and then bound it up124 words
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Advertisement74 1907-10-28 9 A Quick and Safe Remedy for Bowel Complaints. Twenty years ago Mr. Geo. W. Brock discovered that Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea llemedy was a quick and safe cure for bowl complaints. During all of these years,” he says, I have used it and recommended it many times and the74 words
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Advertisement221 1907-10-28 9 )t just itkueivki». JOHANN PABEE’SSTATIONEEr. Paper 1 Fasteners v 3 J 15 cents per box New Flat Reversible Pocket Pencils Nickle-plate 1 Pocket Pencils, Automatic Pocket Pencils 10 to 15 cents each. 30 cents one X JOHANN FABER Hill Bm BE j 30 cents each mmgmvmmmm Flue Pencils, 60 cents221 words
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Advertisement1248 1907-10-28 10 FOR SALE. H Nos. 2, 3 4 of THE REVIEW OF THE FAR EAST," Guide to Penang, BY THK LATE E. F. Skertchly, f.e.s. EDITED BY A. CUNNINGHAM, of the South China Morn inf! Post. Price 50 cents. Worth a Dollar a copy.”) WIN. ARNOTT GO., COATBRIDGE, H. 8., CONTRACTORS1,248 words
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