Straits Echo, 16 November 1907

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    Masthead
    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, SATURDAY, 16th NOVEMBER, 1907~ Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 265.
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      1102 1 tiger brand cement N 1258 pSP IN BEST /OR ALL PURPOSES BANK > Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. jKBOO,OOO -£1,075,000 .£BOO,OOO Capital Paid up Reserve Fund R«*«nre Liability of Proprietor* Head Office: HATTON COURT. THKEADNEEDLE BTREET, LONDON. Agencies and Branches ITaukow Ipoh Karachi Kol>e
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      23 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST HOddlN ,V W) 4 T V) > ~a CD ft 7 Tom TIANG LEt Co,, So/e Agents.
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    Characters in Stories.
    243 2 It is an interesting point bow far the author of a novel is considered responsible for the acts and thoughts of his characters Of course, in theory, he is absolutely unconnected with them, except as a sort of reporter. Hut we fancy most readers judge a novelist
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    Drink Craving Cure.
    268 2 Nottingham Doctor Speaks of a “Certain Remedy.” Dr. J. S. Bolton, md of Nottingham, declaies that hypodermic injections of atropin will remove the craving for alcohol from every person who wishes to have it removed. Interviewed by a representative of the Morning Leader, he said, I could
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    The Cliff Builders.
    480 2 (By a Banker.) When, standing on the sea-shore, we look up at a lofty range of pure snow-white chalk cliffs, it is difficult to realise that these mighty buttressed ramparts and beetling cliffs were formed by the gradual deposition upon the bottom of an ancieut sea of
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      2182 2 municipal notice. NOTICE is hereby given that the books containing the' Annual Valuations of and rates imposed on all buildings and lands situated within the Municipality of George Town. Penang, for the year 190 b, are open to the inspection of Ratepayers at the Municipal Office, daily on w**ek days
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    32 3 Vessels From Agent* Due Fook Singapore B.&Co. 21st Nov. Iuaba Ma.u Singapore B.&Co. 22nd Ivaui Saug Calcutta S.B.&Co. 23rd Nippon iTrie8te S.K.&Co. 27 th Lai Sang Singapore S. B.&Co. 29th
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    SAILINGS.
    27 3 Vessels For A jents Leave* Fook Sang Calcutta B&Co. Nov. Inaba Maru LdtWon 'B&Co. Kum Sang iSingapore S.B ACo. Nippon 'Singapore S.K.&Co, Lai SaDg Calcutta S.B.&Co.
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      131 3 DkCari’entier, Dut. s.s., Hoppeushaar, 15th Nov., Olehleh, 13th Nov., Gen.— 11. L. A Co. I’AfHDMKA, Br. s.s., 544, Kennedj, 15th Nov., Moulmein, 11th Oct., Gen. H. L Co. Kistna, Br. s s., 521, Learmout, 15th Nov., Singapore, 13th Nov., Gen.—H. L. Co. Headley, Br. s.s., 2.711, Butler, 15th Nov.,
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      DEPARTURES.
      77 3 16th November. Pacliiunbo for Mergui, Tavoy aud Moulmein. Petrel, for Pangkalau Braudau. Avagyee, for Deli. Mary Austin, for Asahan. Langkat, for Teluk Anson. Tony Chay Un, for Batu Baliraand Asahan. De CarpenJier, for Langsa, T. Semawe. Segli, Pulo Well, Olehleh, PadaUg aud Batavia. Jfong Bee, for Singapore. Sree Banka,
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      MAILS CLOSE.
      156 3 f'VIR Calcutta —Per Lightning, 18th instant noon. Rangoon—Per Fitzpatrick, lHth iustaut, 1 p m. Singapore, Chiua aud Japan —Per Ktt Sang. 18th iustaut, 3 p in. Port Swetteuham aud Singapore—Per Pin Seng, 19th instant, 3 pm. On Week Days. Taiping, I poll, Batu Gajab, Kuala Kiibu Kuala Lumpur,
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    443 3 Per P. and O. s.s. India, connecting with the ss. Delta at Colombo, due at Peniug on 20th November To Pe tang (from Loudon, Oct. 25) Mr. and Mrs. G. D. N. Mac Cuuu (from Brindisi, Nov. 3) Dr. W. Wolff. To Singapore (from Loudon) Mr.
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      747 3 P.&O. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward. Nov. 21 Delta connecting' with Dec. 5 Delhi <lo 19 Arcadia do Jan. 2 Devanha do 16 Peninsular do Homeward India Mongolia Victoria Macedonia Britannia THROUGH STEAMER M ar. 28 s.s. Marmora (calling at Bombay). FARES BY MAIL STEAMERS.
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      488 3 (8 HIPPIN G.) HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINE. PASSENCER SERVICE. By the new steamers, Rhenania,” Habsburo,” Hohenstaueen.” 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. Laundry on board. Doctor
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    The Straits Echo.
    95 4 Juetic eatisfles'everybody and justice alone.— Enterson. Published dally (except Sunday*.) AT TH» CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226 —232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE: DAILY IX)CAL ?2I per annum. OUTSTATIONB Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Poet.Eree) fla CABLE ADDRESS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343. y.B. All business communications should be addres«cd
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    FRENZIED FINANCE.
    653 4 The financial panic in New York has reached such a pitch that even Mr. Roosevelt’s alleged contribution to it has been almost forgotten. The suspension of payment of the gigantic Knickerbocker Company was followed by the collapse of the Westinghouse concern and this collapse in the very nucleus
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    Proposed Penang Chinese Volunteer Corps.
    46 4 Nearing the Century. No more names have beeu received, siuce our last issue, for the proposed Penangborn Chinese Voluuteer Corps, the total standing at 97. Oulv three more names are required, and intending recruits should send us their names without delay.
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    The Outbreak of Rabies.
    153 4 We aie pleased to learn to-day, from enquiries made by a representative of the Echo at the Municipal Infirmary, that no further cases of suspected rabies have been reported there. It will be seen from an advt. in another column that H. E. the Governor has
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    508 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 <£l36 10s. cash and £l3B three months’ sight. Opium is quoted here to-day at $765 aud Rangoon rice at $177 per coyan.
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    PENANG TURF CLUB.
    933 4 GENERAL MEETING. A iiENERAL meeting of the Penang Turf Club was held at the Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon, to consider the programme of the January meeting aud the amendments thereto. f The following gentlemen were present: —The Hon. A. R Adams, Messrs. G. H. Suitt, Lee
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    SUPREME COURT.
    201 4 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice Braddell) Making a False Charge. Yesterday afternoon the trial of Oug Ah Pow for the above offence was lesumed. Mr. James Donald swore that he was m Captain Macintyre’s house, on the morning after the alleged robbery, when the prisoner narrated his story
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    The Police Courts.
    384 4 (Before Mr. Codrinylon.) This morning a Chinaman was mulcted in the sum of l for circulating prohibited coins. A tine of $1 was the punishment meted out to-day to each of three Chinamen who were convicted of gambling. To-day a Malay syce, named Halibe, pleaded not guilty
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    Church Services.
    139 4 Sunday, 17ih November. St. George’s C’hureh. /-30 a m.—Holy Communion (Plain.) 8 a.m.-—Matins (Choral). 10 a.m.—Matins (Chinese.) 5 p.m.—Sunday School. 6 p.m.—Evensong Sermon. St. Mark’s Church. Buttkrworth. There will be Matins and Holy Communion Service at St. Mark’s Church, Butterworth, at 0 a.m. Methodist Episcopal English Church. 74.
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      255 4 STORE, T I I ED cx s.s, CARDIGANSHIRE J VAtkinson's new line of Essences, Eonia” brand, V consisting of the following:— 1 J. California Poppy, Freesia d’Escosse, Royal j {Genista, Oreiia, Virelle, Royal Briar, ViolelleJ (Eonia, Eonia Bouquet, Ess. Bouquet Jasmin. I I HAIR WASH LOTIONS OF ALL THE I
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Frenzied Finance.
      184 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) President Roosevelt’s Views. Loudon, loth November. —At New York Mr. Cortelyou iu a speech attributed the financial crisis to the lioardiug of money. He deprecated any hasty, ill-considered measure of currency reform. This statement is regarded as representing the views of President Roosevelt. Trust President
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      The American Presidency.
      31 5 (Sujijtlied by Reuter.) Mr. \V. .1. Bryan a Probable Candidate. London, Itilli November.—Mr. William Jennings Bryan has announced that he would accept the Democratic nomination for the Presidency.
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      The General Election.
      140 5 (Supplied by Reuter) Liberals and Reform. Loudon. 16th Nov. —The results of the General Electiou have beeu dealt with at length in the House of Lords. They are taken as emphasizing the Liberal determination for reform. The Kt. Hon. Augustine Birrell said he was glad to hear
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      The Army and Navy.
      44 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Kadicjils Want Reduction. London, ltitli Nov.—l3(J Radical Commoners have memorialised Sir Henry Camp-bell-Bannerman urging the reduction of the Army and Navy expenditure in view of the Anglo-Kussian and the Anglo-French Agreements and the improving relations with Germany.
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      The Australian Mail Contract.
      51 5 (Supplied by Keeler Agreement with the Orient Co. London, lfltb Nov. Reuter’s Melbourne correspondent wires that the mail contract with the Orient Company has l>eeu signed. They receive a subsidy of and must run at the miuimum speed of 17 knots. White crews alone must be
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      The Cricket Tour.
      35 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) M. C. C. vs. Victoria. London 16th Nov. —In the match at Melbourne, Victoria scored 233 runs, and the Maryleboue team has put up 12 runs for 3 wkts.
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      The Lancers' Disgrace.
      30 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Case Not to he Re-opened. London, 16th November.—lh3 Army Council bas refused the application to re open the case of the sth Lancers.
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      Morocco.
      35 5 (Supplied by Renter.) ♦> .Mulni Halid Practically a Prisoner. London, 15th November.—Reuter’s correspondent at Mogador 9tates that Mulai Hatid is practically a prisoner at Marrakesh. He has lost ttfe majority of his tioops through desertions.
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      Russia.
      48 5 (Suppliel by Reuter.) A Shipyard on Fire. London, lO'li N >v —It is reported from St. Petersburg that a disastrous tire occurred iu one of the Baltic shipbuilding yards this morning. Two guuboats, which were iu the course of construction, were destroyed aud another couple seriously damaged.
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      The Premier’s Illness.
      28 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Improvement in Health Maintained. Loudon, 16th Nov.—Sir Henry Camp-bell-Bannerman has pissed a good night and the improvement iu his health is maintained.
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      The Derby Cup.
      32 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Win for Stiekings.” London, 16th Nov. —The race for the Derby Cup lias resulted iu a wiu for Slickinjs, with Wuffy second and Wiseman third.
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      Stale News.
      100 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Premier’s Warning. Loudon, 14th Nov., 4 20 a.m.—At the banquet at Bristol, yesterday evening. Sir Heury Campbell-Bannerman declarer! that Mr. Balfour was going to Birmingham in order to make submission. He warned Liberals that they must not take off their armour in the fight
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    Ceylon's Military Contribution.
    86 5 The following passage occurs in Sir Henry McCallum’s message to the Legislative Council of Ceylon The estimated Military Expenditure shows a decrease of Rupees 568,904 as compared with the authorised expenditure for the curreut year. This is due to the fact that the Colony has paid sums
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    Selangor Rubber Co., Ltd.
    215 5 The Interim Dividend. Messrs. Gibson and Anderson, of Glasgow, the Secretaries of the above Company, have issued the following circular dated the 9th October, by order of the Board We have to inform you that at a meeting held to-day the Directors resolved to declare au
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    The Billiard Champion.
    271 5 Mr. 11. W. Stevenson anil Shanghai. Says the North China Daily Nt ire Mr. H. W. Steveuson, the Euglish champion billiard player, has left Shanghai. The two matches that had keen arranged for the current week at the Shanghai Club and the Country Club are cancelled aud
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    Singapore Notes.
    963 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Wednesday, 13ih November. Chinese Baba Killed. A very serious case of robbery and murder occurred iu the Kallang Valley on Tuesday uight. Iu the afternoon, Mr. Tan All Wee, a well-known Straits-born Cbiuainau (Teochew), was brutally murdered. Mr. Ah Wee was a Municipal coutractor
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    MOTOR NOTES FROM HOME.
    683 5 (From Our Own Correspondent Loudon, Oct. 25th. Messrs. Humber, Ltd., have decided to placetheir 10-12 li p 4 cylinder Coventry model car on the market at .£2socomplete. This is au interesting announcement for motorists in the East, for whom freight charges added to net price bring
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    Passengers.
    122 5 Arrived. Per s.B. Bharata, from Singapore Messrs. Cuscaden, Lee Toou Poou, Tan Swee Cheng and Dr Liang Niven. Departed. Per 8.8. Bharata, for Rangoon Mrs. J. P. Gregory and Miss Gregory, Mrs. Seth, Mr. aud Mrs. Ng Kim Voy aud children, Messrs. Bau Swte Soon, G. Meuasche aud J.
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    FIXTURES.
    51 5 To-day. 11th Day of 10th Moou. Football P. C. C. vs. Taipiug District, Esplau ale. Matsuo’s Ciuematograpb, coruer of Peuaug Road aud Campbell Street, 9 p in. LI rami (Jhanje Programme. To-morrow. 12th Day of 10th Mood. Maiauo’n Cim matngraph, corner of Penang Road aud Campbell Street,* 9 p
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    P. & O. SAILINGS
    40 5 P. O. SAILINGS Mail Service Outwards. H«».\ikwa ki»s Delta ■AI Nov. J Arcadia A 3 Nov. Dellii •5 er. Devanha 7 D<c j Extra Service. Outwards Homkwards Penhaicur lit Nov. I Nore 14 D-c Nile Atj I Syri i AS
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      51 5 A Follower of Influenza. Mauy persons tiud them selves affected with a persistent cough after au attack of influenza. As this cough can be promptly cured by the use of Chamberlain's Cough llemedy it should uot be allowed to ruu ou uutil it becomes troublesome. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale
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      301 5 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. DOGS. The following order has been issued by His Excellency the Governor Additional Kegulatiou made by the Governor in Council in respect of Dogs in Penang under the provisions of Section 4 of the ((iiarautine A Prevention of Diseases Ordinance lss(>. 1. This regulation is supplementary to the
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      301 5 An English Gentleman to converse in English with a foreigner who is desirous of speaking the English language well, as at present he speaks it but indifferently. Terms could be arrange ed after an interview, Apply to G. A., c/o Straits Echo. NOTICE. A meeting of tlie Board of Licensing
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    Platonic Friends.
    1062 6 A Short Story. It is nice to see you again,” said Effie. ns we met iu a secluded spot on the verandah of the hotel. Fancy your happening to choose the Lake of Lucerne for your holiday, and tiuding me here. r I he world is such a
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    EXCHANGE.
    113 6 Pbnano, 16th November. {By courtesy o) the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2,31 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4^ 8 Credit ...2/4$ 3 Documentary ...2/4^ Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs 173 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Bombay, Demand Bank 17 Moulinein, Demand Bank 171} 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Madras, Demand
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    PRODUCE.
    134 6 dold loaf $65.50 B.Pepper(W.C<*asi 31b5.5 oz.) 16y. no stock White Pepper 20 \selbrs Trang Pepper out of season Cloves (picked) out of seas m Mace 76. —sellers Mace Pickings 68. —sellers Nutmegs 110 s 21. buyers r No. 1 5.45 sales Sugar •< 2 no stock Basket 3 50
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    SHARES.
    612 6 Last Dividend. Name. a PQ a .9 o 3 <y 4/6 interim for 1907. 3/-during 1906. m p 7 i pc c. for 1903. interim for Alining. 25 /o for year ending 31/3/07 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. Bruang Ltd. ...i 20p.c.for year ending 30/4/07 Bruseh Hydraulic Tin Mining
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      25 6 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. contains absolutely nothing injurious and for coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough it has no equal. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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      16 6 JAMES WATSON 8 Co.. Ltd., DUNDEE. acent, McAlister co„ ltd., Singapore Penang and Federated Malay States
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      105 6 MACKAY’S LIQUOR WHISKY. KARTELL’S BRANDY. Ceislers’ Champagne, THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN’ RED CASES. Sandilands, Buttery Cn r n lii.fi'-:-'--a I: 9H .'i 1 ii,'ii is! »*T3U«k >- CO X s& i la o Q a >? UJ L\y < .<1 XtiL Co *0 S o Hip i;
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    PENANG TURF CLUB. January Meeting, 1908.
    798 7 Tuesday, the 14th, Thursday, the 16th, and Saturday, the 18th January, 1908. PROPOSED PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 14th January, 1906. I.—The Maiden Plate. Value S»XM). A Race for Maiden Horses. Weight a 9 per scale reduced 14 lbs. All actuals imported iuto the Straits
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    Grim Forest Mystery.
    361 7 Rows of Dead Women Discovered in a .Monk’s Hermitage. Thk Fttenbuerger Zeitung relates a terrible slory of crimes which have just been discorered at YVercholutji, iu the government of Perm. For some years past a mock, named Fedot, has exeicised a powerful attraction over the inhabitants of
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    Affairs in Acheen.
    525 7 St rout; Protests Against Doverninent by the Swortl. The unsatisfactory state of affairs in AcLeeu has, indeed, become a burning topic of the day at the Hague. The Batavia Nievirnblad poinls out that, duriug this year and last year, facts had forced themselves upon public attentiou, which
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      518 7 44 FAIRY STORIES OF THE TROPICS II BY ROBERT WINCKLER. A Book containing interesting and amus ing tales for children specially wntten and illustrated for those who have to spend theii younger days in the Far East. A most suitable Xmas and New Year’f present. PRICE $3. OBTAINABLE AT THIS
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      301 7 NOTICE. —No amendments to this Programme will be considered unless due notice is giveu in writing to tbe Secretary at least ten days befoie tbe 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
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      881 7 INSURANCES, General Accident Fire and Life Assurance Corporation, Ltd. WE bare been appointed Agents for the above Company for Penang, Province Wellesley, and the State of Perak, and are prepared to accept risks against fire on the usual terms. Commercial Union Assurance Company, Ltd. Head Offices LONDON. DAVID BROWN Co.
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      71 7 Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. There is probably no medicine made that is relied upon with mote implicit confidence than Chamberlain’s Col c, Cholera ai d Diarrhoea Remedy. During the third of a century in which it. has 1 e**u in use, people have learned that it is the
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      972 8 PATHE FRERES, PARIS. CINEMATOGRAPHS AND FILMS. Sole Afjnttfor The Straits, Burma, Java, Sumatra, The Philippines, etc., F. DREYFUS, 19, STAMFORD ROAD, Singapore. Kim Keng l.eong Co., 127, BEACH STREET. IMPOKTERS OH EVERY DESCRIPTION IRONMONGERY, V/hich is on salo at specially advantageous terms. ALSO AGENTS FOR Cock Brand Kerosene Oil. 29c
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    Persia and its Shah.
    1520 9 Tin* “Shadow of <*od.” The Shah’s State Dress. In a most interesting and opportune book, M. Eustace de Lorey's and Air. Douglas Sladen’s "Queer Things about Persia.” is the following description of the Shah’s state dress, which makes one doubt whether Miltou s Satan really was
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    Corsets Not as Bad as Painted.
    583 9 Medical men and physical culture experts are busily arguing about that important subject, "The sins of Ihe corsets.” The general opinion now is that the corset has in the pist been the victim of injustice and malignity, aud is iu reality a blessing to
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    A TWELVE YEARS’ TEST.
    516 9 This Rangoon Telegraphist. Coked ok Malaria and Ague Twelve Years Ago, Has Never Had An Attack Since. He Gives Thanks to Dr. Williams* Pink Pills. Mr. Svdney Sterling, residing at4l) —4Dth Street, Rr.Dgoon, is a. telegraphist in the Burma Government service. About fourteen years ago I
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    MARKET PRICES.
    141 9 Penang, I6th November, IDO7. Beef— eta. 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— Pork per catty 32 Pig’s Head 26 Feet 26 Tongue 32 Fowl (full
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      78 9 A Question that Every Man Should Decide for Himself. There is one subject in which many of us are interested and that-is, what is the (juickest way of getting rid of a troublesome cold? Is it best to take some Dew remedy put out with exaggerated claims, or to pin
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      63 9 A Good Liniment. Wbeu you need a good reliable liniment try Chamberlain's Pain Baltu It has no superior for sprains and swellings. A piece of flannel slightly dampened with Pain Balm is superior to a plaster for lame back or pains in the side or chest. It also relieves rheumatic
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      23 9 To Ordinary and Order Bills of Lading Holders. S.S. DORTMUND has arrived from Hamburg via ports. BEHN, MEYER Co., Ltd., Agents. 15.11.07 807
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      200 9 For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. THE s.s. Uumj Moh, Captaiu Dawson, is expected to arrive here on Thursday, and will leave for the above ports on Saturday, the *23rd inst., at 3 p.m. For freight or passage apply to KOE 6UAN Co., Agents for WEE BIN Co. of Singapore.
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      548 9 NOTICE. THE undersigned beg to inform the public of Penang and the neighbouring Native Statos that they have been appointed Agents for Messrs. Ingall Farsons, Clive Co., Ltd-, of Loudon, and have recently reccivel a large shipment of very best quality Europe readv made Coffins, Coffiu Furniture and Assorted Internal
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      844 10 FOR SALE. Guide to Penang, JiV THK LATB E. F. Skertchly, f. e.s. Price 50 cents. Worth a Dollar a copy.”) TO liK HAD AT THK STRAITS ECHO” OFFICE. USE ONLY and USE ALWAYS MOST REFRESHING. A Luxurious Perfume !n Health. Far Superior to the German Kinds. A NECESSARY RESTORATIVE
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