Straits Echo, 15 November 1907

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    40 1 Straits Echo r a u 111 DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS; THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 5. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, FRIDAY, 15th NOVEMBER, 1907. Single Copy, 10 cents, No. 264 m
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      1094 1 TIGER brand cement. 258 N. £y 5* T* 5T <*> 9SP IN V FO BEST FOR ALL PURPOSES. BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. X BOO,OOO jC 1,075,000 Jt300,000 Capital Paid up Reserve Fun 1 Reserve Liability of Proprietors Head Oflico: HATTON COURT, THREADNEEDLE
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      11 1 TIANG LEt Cc, AS AH I BEER. U33S IHVSV SOLE AGENTS.
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    Pawn-Shops and Thumb Impressions.
    220 2 ()n the suggestion of Colonel Cronin, Commissioner of Tenavserim Division, the M ulniain Municipal Committee on Juno 29 last decided that all pawn-brokers should record in their registers the right-thumb impression of the person pledging each article. The system has beeu in force in Bangkok for
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    Rubber Share Market.
    310 2 Messrs. J. Kussell Grant to.’s Jteport. London, 24‘.h Oct. The Market for Malay Rubber shares has been quiet during the week. Attention has been taken away by the Serdang settlement, and the issue of the Lanadron Prospectus. The issue has beeu subscribed several times over, even though
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    The Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd.
    346 2 Singapore Opinion. Says the Straits Times —There appears in our advertisement columns, to-day, the prospectus of the Eastern Smelting Company, Limited, which has been formed in Peuaug to take over and extend the tin-smelting business of Mr. Lea Chiu Ho. Rumours of this flotation have
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      50 2 A Follower of Influenza. Many persons liud themselves affected with a persistent cough after an attack of influenza. As this couyh can be promptly cured bv the use of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy it should not be allowed to run ou until it becomes troubleome. The George Town Iti.'peuKiiy, Wholesale Agents.
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      728 2 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that the books containing the Annual Valuations of aud rates imposed on all buildings an< lands situated within the Municipality of George Town. Penang, for tlie year 1908, are open to the inspection of Ratepayers at the Municipal Office, daily on week days between
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      1202 2 JUST THE PIANO FOR YOUR CLUB, 'BUSSELL TRANSPOSING vVV W V «V. ONE MOVEMENT OF A LEVER ONLY > PUT YOUR SONG INTO THE REQUIRED KEY PIANOS BY PAUL RON ISC H TO HAND PER S.S. PATAN/. PI AN 0 S -V i ROBINSON PIANO C° L TD. AUCTION SALE.
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    31 3 I Vessels From AijenU Due Beuarty London S.B.&Co. Inaba Mi. UjSingapore B.ACo. Kara Sang jCalcutta S.B.&Co. Nippou Trieste S.K.&Co. Lai Sang Singapore S.B.&Co. 10th Nov. 22nd 23rd 27th 29th
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    SAILINGS.
    27 3 Vessel» For Ajents Leaves Beuarty Inaua Matu Kum Sang Nippon Ltl SdUg Singapore London Singapore Singapore Calcutta S.B.&Co. Nov. B &Go. S.B.&CV. S.K.ACo, k S.B.&Cu t
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      ARRIVALS.
      56 3 Byculla, Hr. s.s., 1.095, CrookstoD, 15th Nov., Calcutta, B'b Nov., Gen. U. L. Co. Pkrak, Hr. s.s., -258, Crichton, 15rii Nov., Siugapore, 13th Nov.,Gen. —K. G. Co. Rotorua, Br. s.s 555, Liugard, 15th Nov., Tonukah, 14'h Nov Gen.—K. G. Co. Sappho Br. s.s., 829, Upton, 15th Nov., Tongkih, 14
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      DEPARTURES.
      67 3 15th November. Hijchl a, for Rangoon, Moulmein Calcutta. Cornelia, for Port S.vetteuham an I Malacca. Perak, for Port Swettenhain and Singapore. Rotorua, for Topgkah. Sappho, for Tongkah. Flyinj Dragon, fo- Setul. Lady Weld, for Teluk Anson. Hok Canton, for Laugsa, T. Setuawe, Segli, Olehleh aud Sabang. Flying Fish, for
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      MAILS CLOSE.
      102 3 For Calcutta —Per Lightning, to-morrow, 11 a.m. Colombo aud Tuticoriu Per Borneo, to-morrow, 8 a m. Mergui, Tavoy aud Moulmeiu—Per Pachumba, to-morrow, 11 am. Paugkalan Brandau—Per Petrel, tomorrow, uoou. Deli—Per Avagyee, to morrow, 1 p.ui. Asahan Per Alary Austin, to-morrow, 1 pin J’eluk Ausou—Per Langkat, to-morrow, 2 p.tn.
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    443 3 Per P. aud O. s.s. India, connecting with the ss. Delta at Colombo, duo at Peuaug ou 20 1 h November: To Pe lang (from Loudon, Oct. 25) Mr. and Mrs. G. D. N. Mac Cunu (from Bnudisi, Nov. 8) Dr. W. Wo 11 To Singapore
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      806 3 P. 0. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward. Nov. «*1 Delta connecting 1 with Dec. 5 Delhi ilo ID Arcadia do Homeward Indio. Mongolia Victoria Mar. 28 a.B. Mu rot ora (calling at Bombay). FAKES BY MAIL STEAMERS. lot Cla«a 2nd C'fl*a To London by Sea
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      472 3 (SHIPPIN G.) HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINE. PASSENGER SERVICE. By the new steamers, “Rhenania,” Habsburo,” llohenstaufen.” 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
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      52 3 FOR SINGAPORE rpHK ss. Hr.nj 11/e, Captnin Will». A. is expected to arrive lieie ou Saturday, and will leave for the above port outlie following day, the IG-.h instant/ at 3 p.m. For freight or passage, apply (o KOE GUAN Co, A'jenti tor WEE BIN oj Singapore. Eeuang, loth November,
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    The Straits Echo.
    94 4 Jnetic satwflee'every body and justice alone.— Smertcn. Published dally (except Sundays.) AT THI CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL $24 per annum. OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (PoetlFree) ?15 CABLE ADDRESS: Echo—Penang." Telephone No. 343. ff.B. All business communications should be addressed
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    THE HAGUE FIASCO.
    483 4 The second Hague Conference dispersed on the 19th ult., and we doubt whether its dispersal excited much regret anywhere. It is a thankless and unnecessary task to emphasise its failure it has been true to the motto of its President, M. Nelidoff: Above all, gentlemen, let us
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    Proposed Penang Chinese Volunteer Corps.
    426 4 Nearing the Century. One more uauie has beeu received, since our last issue, for ibe proposed Penangborn Chinese Volunteer Corps, the total now standing at 97. Only three more names are required and intending recruits should send us their names without delay. 1 LimCheeSaing 49
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    Church Services.
    139 4 Sunday, 17ih November. St. George's Chureli. 7- a.m. —Holy Communion (Piaiu.) 8 a.m. —Matins (Choral). 10 a.m. —Matins (Chinese.) 5 p.m.—Sunday School. 6 p.m. —Evensong Sermon. St. Mark's Church. Butterworth. There will be Matins and Holy Communion Service at St. Mark’s Church, Butterworth, at 9 a.m. Methodist Episcopal
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    50 4 Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $69-75, buyers no sellers at Singapore (refined) at $7O, buyers no sellers, and in London at «£137 cash and .£139 ss. three months’ sight. Opium is quoted here to-day at $765 and Rangoon rice at $176 per coyau.
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    The Outbreak of Rabies.
    167 4 To-day another suspected case of rabies t was reported to Mr. Elton Bell, the Municipal Veterinary Surgeon. The dog is now under observation at the Municipal Infirmary. To-day’s changes in Messrs. Anlhouy and Anderson’s share list areJebers *6 iVT 8 5 Hrghiands aQ d Lowlands fully
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    SUPREME COURT.
    332 4 THE ASSIZES. {Before Mr. Justice Braddell.) Making A False Charge. Yesterday afternoon the trial of Ong Ah Pow, for bringing a false charge of robbery against the inmates of house No. 26, Cintra Street, was resumed. After examining two Japanese womeu, Otaki and Oaka, inmates of the house
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    The Police Courts.
    538 4 (Before Mr. Codrington.) J. J. Murray, European sergeant No. 13, was yesterday afternoon charged with cheating by falsely pretending to one Khu Ah Chang that a Draft of Exchauge for =£6 paid over to the complainant was a genuine one, aud thus dishonestly inducing him to deliver
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    European Weds Chinese Girl.
    116 4 An interesting ceremony took place on Saturday at Singapore at the Methodist Episcopal Church, Middle Road, when Mr. A. G. Beaumont, Principal of the AugloChinese School, Ipoh, was united in marriage to Miss Loke Chiu Leng of Singapore and Canton City. The service was performed by
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    Shocking Murder.
    845 4 Body of Chinese Contractor Savagely Mutilated. The Straits Times of Wednesday’s date, which arrived heie this afternoon, has the following account of the murder of the Chinese contractor at Kaliang, brief particulars of which have already been wired to 1 us by our Singapore correspondent:—Mr. Tan Ah Whee,
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      266 4 the mmwm store, 5, CHIN/I STREET. JUST UNPACKED ex s.s. "CARDIGANSHIRE." Atkinson’s new line of Essences, Eonia’’ brand, consisting- of the followings California Poppy, Frsesia d’Escosse, Royal Genisla, Orelia, Virelle, Royal Briar, Violelte Eonia, Eonia Bouqnel, Ess. Bouquel Jasmin. HAIR WASH LOTIONS OF ALL THE ABOYE LINES. MATSUO’S JAPANESE CINEMATOGRAPH.
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The Hague Fiasco.
      58 5 (Supplied by Renter.') Admiralty's Wrecked Hopes. Loudon, 14th Nov. —A letter from Mr. Robertson, Secretary to the Admiralty, was read at a dinner of the Loudon Chamber of Commerce yesterday evening, announcing that, in consequence of the disappointment of the hopes held over the Hague Conference, the
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      The Premier’s Sudden Illness.
      127 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Heart Trouble Suspected. Loudon, 15th November.—Sir Henry Campbell-Baunerman, after speaking at Colstou, was seized with a sudden illuess. It is understood to be heart trouble, but he is now out of danger. Confined to Bed. London, 15th Nov.—Sir Henry CampbellBannerman is a guest
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      The American Crisis.
      35 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Gravity Not Lessened. Loudon, 15th Nov.—The gravity of the crisis in America is not lessening. Workmen aud employees are being dismissed wholesale as the demand for gold increases.
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      Macedonia.
      58 5 (Supplied by Reuter Murder and Rapine Rite. Loudon, 14th November. —The Porte has drawn the attention of the Powers to the murdets of Moslems by Bulgarian bands, declaring that they are apparen'ly part of a plan to provoke reprisals. The Austro-Hungarian aud Russian representatives at Soda have drawn attention
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      The Third Duma.
      28 5 (Sujtplied by Renter.) An Octobrist Elected President. Loudon, 15th November.—Pi ivy Councillor Golubeff has opened the Third Duma The Octobrist Chomjakoff has been elected President.
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    Lord Chancellor to Wed.
    168 5 For the first time for many years a Lord Chaucellor has conducted and completed his wooiug during his term of office. Lord Loreburn has become eugagei to Alisa Violet Elizibeth Hicks-Beach, the eldest daughter of Mr. W. F. Hicks-Beach, of Witcombe Park, Gloucestershire, and niece of
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    Mr. Upton Sinclair as Butler.
    168 5 u It is reported that Mr. Uptou Siuelaii'. intent on the exposure of the iuanities of the American millionaire,’ secured a position as butler to Mrs. Vanderbilt. He was, it seems, sacked because a fellow-servant, reported that Crichton was in the habit of writing elaborate
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    The Federal Capital.
    903 5 WEEK BY WEEK. row Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, 13tb Not. The Bevali. The great Tamil festival of Devali commenced on the 5tb, but tbe public offices remained open, possibly on account of tbe two following days being gazetted holidays. Gongs were beateu and all sorts of
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    Tunggal Tin.
    281 5 At a meeting of theTunggal Tin Mining Company which was held at the Adelphi Hotel, Singapore, on the 12th inst, the Chairman, Mr. A. M. Sarkies, remarked that if the shareholders had no trust in him aud Mr. Dunman they could make a document if they wished to
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    The Dissemination of Plague.
    729 5 London School of Tropical Medicine. Sir Lauder Bruntou delivered the inaugural addre-s at the < peuing of the winter session of the Loudon School of Tropical Medicine on the 21st ultimo, and pointed out that the study of tropical diseases was becoming to a great extent
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    Queen Victoria’s Verdict.
    157 5 Lord Melbourne. He. is not only a clever statesman and au honest man, but a good and a kiudhearted maD, whose aim is to do his duty for his country, and not for a party. Sir Robert Peel. He is such a cold, odd man that the
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    Another Use for the Council Chamber.
    86 5 The Council Chamber at Singapore is now transformed into a Court of Law, with M r T. Sercomlte Smith-sitting as I’uisne Judgo. The first case heard there, was that of K Goviudasamy v. Sheikh Syed bin Abdullah Bajerai, for au injunction to restrain defendant
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    Keir Hardie on Reuter.
    242 5 Tiis Advocate 0/ India, of October 23, contains au interview with Mr. Keir Hardie. Asked if the telegram received from London with reference lo Ihe Indian police stated his views correctly, Mr. Keir Hardie declined to make auy statement. It is through Reuter’s, 'I presume, aud
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    Passengers.
    56 5 Arrived. Per s.s. Kintiia, from Singapore Mis. Lira Sin Kcon, Messrs. Fong Kew, Lay Kee and Ou Ho Kee. From Poit Swetteubam Mr. and Mrs. Jewitt, Messrs. IlortouKyshe, Row, Russell, Hashimoto and Shior* naou. Departed. Per s s. Thongwa, for Port Swetteubain Mr. L. H. Clayton. For Singapore: Meisrs.
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    FIXTURES.
    50 5 To-dav. 10th Day of 10th Moon. Penang Tuif Club Geueral Meeting, 4-45 p.lll. Matsuo’s Cinematograph, cornel ol Penaug Road aud Campbell Stieel. 0 p.ui. To-morrow. llth Day of 10th Moon. Football P. C. C. jos. Taipiug District, Esplauade. Matsuo’s Ciueiuatograpb, corner of Peuaug Road and Campbell Street, 0 pm.
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    MAILS DUE.
    18 5 Germau (P. Ry. Luitpold) ...lGtli Nov English (Delta) ...21st China (Arcada) ...23rd China (Prinz Ludiciy) ...26th
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    23 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Outwards. Homewards. Delta HI Nov. I Arcadia 23 Nov Velh i -7 ec. j Decan ha 7 Dec
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      69 5 Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. There is probably do mediciue made that is relied upon with more implicit confidence than Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. During the third of a century in which it has teen in use, people have learned that it is the one remedy that
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      64 5 A Good Liniment. When you need a good reliable liuiment try Chamberlain's Pain Balm It 1 a9 no superior for sprains and swellings. A pie:e of flannel slightly dampened with Pain Balm is superior to a plas'er for lame back or pains in the side or chest. It also relieves
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      23 5 To Ordinary and Order Bills of Lading Holders. S.S. DORTMUND has arrived from Hamburg via ports. BEHN, MEYER Co., Ltd., Ay' itfx, lu-11-07«07
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      521 5 For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. fITHE s.s. Hung Muh, Captaiu Dawson, X. is expected to arrive heie ou Thursday. and will leave for the above ports < u Saturday, the 23rd iust at 3 p.m. For freight or passage apply to KOE EUAN Co, Agents for WEE BIN Co.
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    A Monastery of Female Lamas.
    250 6 l)r. Sven Hodin, the famous Swedish explorer, who is at present conducting! another expedition in Thibet, states, in a message received at Simla, that he has been able to accomplish much useful work. Over 200 sheets of maps have been made, and between 1.000 aud
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    American Fame in China.
    378 6 Tub Denver Republican lias something to say on the way in which the good name of America has been besmirched in China. Ludtr the heading of Shame to Americans in China” it says We judge Orientals bv those we see in lliis country rather than by
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    Neglect of Beautiful Names.
    426 6 Why so .Many “Daisies” and Mahles.” W e aie badly in need of something new in names. Perhaps tho reform is beyond the courage of parents; but if they will not dare to invent, what is to be said against the revival of tho beautiful old
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    EXCHANGE.
    119 6 Penang, 15th November. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2 y 3J 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4 /V 3 Credit ...2/4 3 Documentary ...2/4 Calcutta, Demand Bank Its. 173 3 days’ sight Private 1751 Bombay. Demand Bank 172£ Mouimein, Demand Bank 171$ 3 days’ sight Private
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    PRODUCE.
    173 6 Oold leaf »65.50 B.Pepper(W.Coast 311». 5 oz. > 16f. no stuck White Pepper 20y eellt rs Trang Pepper out of seasou Cloves (picked) out of seasm Mace 76. —tellers Mice Pickings 68. —sellers Nutmegs 110 s 21. —buyers SNo. 1 5.45 sales 2 no stock Basket 3.50 sales Tapioca
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    MARKET PRICES.
    144 6 Penang, 15th Novembek, 1907. Beef— cts. Soup per cal tv 12 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 10 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail eiich 25 Tongue 50 Feet 15 Heart 28 Liver it 25 Pork— Pork per catty 32 Pig’s Head 26 Feet 26 Tongue 32
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    SHARES.
    497 6 Last Dividend. Name. 4/6 interim for 1907 {/•during 1906. 57| p. c. for 1903. interim for 7\ p.c. 1907. Mining. 25 for year ending 31/3/07 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. Bruang Ltd. 20p.c.for jearending 30/4/07 Bruseh Hydraulic Tin Mining Co.,Ltd Chendai (Menglembu) LodeSynd.Ltd Duff Development Co., Ltd. Gopeng Tin
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      28 6 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, rout, null absolutely nothing injurious and lor coughs, colds, croup and whooping couch l,M t ;i" 'I- 'I I» Ueorgo T,.w„ Ili.pen. Siry, Wholesale Agents
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      17 6 Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., AGENTS FOR PENANQ A F. M. S.
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      125 6 MACKAY’S LIQUOR WHISKY. KARTELL'S BRANDY. Geislers’ Champagne, THE CELEBRATED «S. B. Co.” GIN IN' RED CASES. Sancfi/atuts, Buttery <f Cn I BORDEN’S PEERLESS BRAND EVAPORATED CREAM. Absolute Purity Guaranteed, AGENTS: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY ft Co.. PENA NO. i !p1 ftXTHA KA >* pr CO i'« X »r ill Pi "i 1
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    The Moltke Case.
    849 7 Berliu, Oct. 24 TLe “Moltke case,” as it is called here, is the sensation of the hour. Large crowds gathered round the sombre court-house this inoruiug, and the crush for admission was larger thau ever. The police had to be called in to the vestibule to regulate
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      80 7 A Question that Evc‘ry Man Should Decide for Ilitnself. There is one subject in which many of us are interrsfed and that is, what is the quickest way of getting rid of a troublesome cold? Is it best to take some new remedy put out with exaggerated claims, or to
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      1005 8 PATHE FRERES, PARIS. CINEMATOGRAPHS AND FILMS. Sob: Agent for The Straits, Burma, Java, Sumatra, The Philippines, etc., F. DREYFUS, If», STAMFORD ROAD, Singapore. Kim Keng Leong Co., 127, BEACH STREET. W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co Pha, US.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free, residing at No. 2la, Penang
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