Straits Echo, 16 January 1908

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    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 6 $24 I'er Annum PENANG, THURSDAY, 16th JANUARY, 1908. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 13.
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      1116 1 GUINNESS'S STOUT. TIANG LEE Co. cl w w //to <2 a r* <C\ 0 SOLF AOE.STS BASSS ALE. BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and Chira. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation. je 1.200.000 £1,475.000 1,200,000 Paid up Capital Reserve Fund Reserve Liability of Proprietor* Head Office: HATTON
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      27 1 IHE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST H '.50 k:*A > c> '1 5 iK-£JSB S>>3fA ,A VA-i V*~< TIANQ LEE A Co., 50/c /4fe<M. sP t£ CD
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    Baron Kikuchi on England and English Life.
    1334 2 (Continued from yesterday''s ittue.) a u li Marriage and the Family Life. Again, iu former (lavs women were taught 1 to ,regard marriage their only aim, aud home as their proper sphere. The term “old maid” was one of re- < proach. But
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      136 2 An Indian Nobleman Uses Chamberlain's Remedy. You will see bv the following that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is a favourite in the palace as well as with the humbler peop'e in luilia: “For the past four years I have been getting large supplies of Chamber lain’s Cough Remedy, not. oulv for
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      1481 2 NOTICE. thereby give notice that my wife GHEAH CHUAX TEE has left my protection rnd refuses to return to me, and that I will not hold myself responsible for any debt or liability contracted by her from this day. Dated at Penang this 13th day of January, 1908. KHAW SIM
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    43 3 Vessels i Front 1 Aye nts Due A. A pear Singapore A. A. A.Co. ISth Jau Dicmed Singapore W.M.&Co. Ibth Nubia Colombo A.G.&Co. 21 *t Kleist .Colombo B M <&Co. 22<i<l Vorwaerts Colombo S K &Co. 27.1» Delta A.G.&Co. 30. 1»
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    SAILINGS.
    39 3 r eg gel» For j A if eats Leat f> A. A pear '‘alcotta A .A.A.Co Jan. Diomed Marseilles W M &C.< Nubia Singapore A.G &Co. Klei-t Smcapo.2 B.ll.ACo. Vorwaerts {Singapore S.K.&Co. Delta Singapore l A.OACo. 1 1
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      ARRIVALS.
      56 3 Omapere, Br. 8.8., 340, Bell, 15th Jan., Tavoy, 9<h Jan., Gen.—K. S. Co, Bid. TaKA“AKI MaRU, Jip. 8.8., 2.943, Mocker, ltJth Jan., Kobe, 24th Dec., Geo.— B. Co. Malaya, Ger. s.s 348, Loewe, 16th Jan., Deli, 15th Jan., Gen.—B. M. Co. Vidak, Br. ss, 191, Gully, 15th Jin., Malacca,
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      DEPARTURES.
      39 3 IGth January. Peninsular, for Singapore, China Japan. Petrel, for Pangkalan Brandan. Cornelia, for Deli. Canton, for Pangkor and Teluk Anson. Pegu, for Laugsa, T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh and Sal ang, Un Peng, for Pulau Langkawi, Perlis and Setul.
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      MAILS CLOSE.
      244 3 For Port Swettenham and Malacca—Per ViJjir, to-morrow, 11 a in. Kangoou—Per Fitzpatrick, to-inorrow, noon. Deli—Per Malaya,'to-morrow, noon. Port Swettenham and Singapore—Per Omapere, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Kangoou —Per Hong Wan I, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Teluk Anson—Per Hye Leung, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Ceylon, Australasia, India, Aden, Mauritius, Egypt and via
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    374 3 Per P. ami O. s.s. K tibia, due at Penang ou 2lst January To Penang :(t'rora London, Dec. 21) Mr. and Mrs. U. L. Save, Mr. E. 11. Henderson, M iss J. Potter, Miss A. E. Middleton, Miss H. D. Brett. To Singapore (from London) Mrs.
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      708 3 P. 0. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward. Jan. 18 Peninsular connecting with Britannia JO Delta do Moottau p'eb. 13 Delhi do China 27 Marmora, do Moldavia Homeward THROUGH STEAMER. Mar. 28 s.s. Marmora (calling at Bombay). FAKES BY MAIL STEAMERS. let 2nd Claaa l’o London
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      380 3 (SHIPPING.) HAM BURG-AM ERIK A LINE. PASSENGER SERVICE. By the new steamers, Rhknania,” Habsbubo,” Hohenstaufen.” These steamers offer to the public tbe 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.
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      53 3 FOR RANGOON, s s. Hong Wan I Captain G. Kingl. l>o'n, i«i expected t» arrive heie on Thursday, and will leave for the above port ou Filthy, the 17ih instant, at 3 p.iu. For fteight or passage, apply to K<>E GUAN Co.. Ageutt for WEE BIN of {Singapore. i Peuiug,
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    The Straits Echo.
    96 4 Justice satisfies everybody and justice alone hmertou Published dally (except Sundays.l «1 mi CRITERION PRESS, Ltd.. No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang PRICE DAILY LOCAL per anuuni OUTSTATI »NS Postage Extra MAIL EDITION (Post Free) $l5 OAKLK ADDRESS Echo- Penang.” Telephone No. 343 .v.«. All bn.-Uue* communications should
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    THE HOME GOVERNMENT.
    982 4 Parliament will very shortly open again and, with its nearness, one begins to wonder if the coming session will see more important business got through than at the last sessiou. The present advisers of the Crown have doubtless many great qualities, but even their i staunchest supporters
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    H. E. the Governor's “At Home.”
    477 4 The “At Home given bv His Excellency t the Governor at the Sepoy Lines yesterday afternoon was very largely atteudei. Sir John Andersou aud Miss Anderson wel- corned the guests, among whom we noticed four Chinese gentlomeu. The Governor, we understand, will leave for
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    SELECTIONS FOR TO-DAY’S RACES.
    202 4 For the second day’s racing the fields will not rule quite so large as ou the opening day, there having been several scratchings overnight. Siill, except for the last race of the day—the Bankers’ Cup—there will be six ruuners or more in each of the events.
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    Scratchings.
    55 4 Following is the list of scratchings in to-day’s races The Try Again Stakes—Eclipse aud Elsie. The Pavilion Stakes —Festineaud Lord Blaze. The Pont Roadster Handicap—Starlight. The Civil Service Cup—Pyora. The New Year Stakes—Delcore aud Mauinga. The Grand Stand Cup—Gillo, Excelsior, Newbury and Change. The Horse Griffin Handicap— Favorita Ihe
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    Presentation to Mr. E. H. Bratt.
    436 4 Late Haudicapper Honoured. Mr. E. H. Bratt, who was for mauv vears ♦be Handicapper of tbe Straits Racing Association, was tbe recipient of au address from the trainers and jockeys at tbe Eastern and Oriental Hotel yesterday afternoon. After the tiffiu, at which Mr.
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    The Police Courts.
    843 4 (Before Mr. Wo If erst an.) The local advocate aud solicitor charged with criminal breach of trust, was yesterday committed for trial at the next Assizes. (Before Mr. Codrington) The further hearing of the case in which L. D’Silva, Bailiff, Land Office, Bukit Mertajam, stands charged, at
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      310 4 BORGEN’S PATENT. THE PIPE OF THE FUTURE. I I Acknowledge! by public opinion and tbe medical profession to be the best brought forwaid, it, l*emg itm j/ieatest boouaud comfort to smokers, making smoking a pleasure, the advantace of tins patent being that it is always perfictly cool and clean, preventing
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      56 4 From a Nova Scotia Publisher. Mr. H. G. Harris, publisher of the Advertiser, Keutville, N. S., makes the follow* ing statement: I have used Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for uiyself and familv and find it to be one of the beefe medicines for coughs and colds that I ever tried.” The
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Japan and the United States.
      53 5 {Supplied by Reuter.) The Immigration <lue*tion. Loudon, 14'h Jauuary.— It 16 anticipated at Washington that it may be necessary for the U. S. Government to await the arrival of Sir K. Takahira, who succeeds Viscount A#ki as Japanese Ambassador at Washington, before completing the immigration
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      Asiatics in South Africa.
      29 5 {Supplied by Reuter.) Indians ami Chinese Expelled. Loudon, 14th Jau. Eight Indians and Chinese have been ordered to be expelled from the Transvaal for picketing.
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      Morocco.
      84 5 {Supplied by Reuter.) Germany's Opportunity. Loudon, loth Jan —A section of the German Press declares that the new situation in Morocco gives Germauy a great opportunity. She should recognise Mulai Halid as Sultan of Morocco. [On the 14th inst. Reuter wired that the proclamation of Mulai Hatid as Sultan
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      Persia.
      83 5 Suj'plied by Reuter.) Robin* ry by Kurds. Loudon, 14th January.—Russian aud German despatches from Teherau state that Prince Firman Firma reports that Turkish Kurds surrounded him near Siybulak and succeeded iu capturing the treasury, containing <£30,000, and a large number of riHes. Prince Firma Asks for Reinforcements. London, 10th
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      Frenzied Finance.
      46 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Another Failure. London, 14th Jan.—lt is reported from New York that the important firm of Robert Maolay Co. have suspended payment. The liabilities of the company amount to .£3oo,<’oo. The suspension of payment was announced in the New York Stock Exchange.
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      The Dublin Jewel Robbery.
      87 5 (Supplied by Renter.) Sir Arthur Vicars’ Refusal. London, loth January.—The Commission of Enquiry appointed bv the Irish Govern* uient to enquire into the robbery of the State jewels belonging to the Order of St. Patrick, which took place last. July, have written to Sir Arthur Edward
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      Germany.
      124 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) -4" Content plated Revision of Coinage Law. Loudon, 16th January.—lu the debate iu the Reichstag on tbe German monetary position Count Kanitz urged that an effort should be made to erect a wall of silver round Germany’s stock of gold. The Government replied that, while at
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      Princess Eugenie.
      30 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Visit to India. Londou, 16th Jan.—Princess Eugenie, "bo is on a visit to India, left Port Said for Bombay ou "board the s. s. }fuuUan.
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      The Test Match.
      87 5 (Supplied If Reuter.) Australia's Big Score. Loudon, 10 h January.—The Australians scored 5 0 i uns iu their second innings iu the third test match, towards which total Clem Hill subscribed 100 and Hartigan 110 runs. England scored 139 runs for 5 wickets, Hardstaff being top scorer
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    Taiping Notes.
    702 5 {From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, 14th Jau Officials’ Movements. Mr. C. Campbell, Assistant to the Couseivator of Foiests. was in Taiping for a few days last week attending to certain matters in connection with the Department. He returned to Kuala Lumpur yesterday mornißg. Mr. B. 11. F. Barnard,
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    “DOREEN” OR THE CONFESSIONS OF AN ADVENTURESS,
    1542 5  -  OUR SERIAL STORY. BY VIOLA GRAEME, AUTHOR OF The Child, of Sorrow," The Treachery of Lorraine," The Hand of God," Love's Loyalty," A Royal Rebel" Her Soldier Sweetheart," The Beauty of the Season," The Tea-shop Girl," A Scotch Marriage," TAe Milliner's Model," “A
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    The Chinese Cruisers.
    311 5 Officers Entertained. The officers of ihe Chinese ciuisers were last night eotertai-ed at the Weekly Entertainment Club by Dr. Lim Boon Keng, says Monday’s Singapore Free Prets. The Band from the cruisers was at the Club and a pleasant evening was passed. Dr. Lim Boon Keng proposed
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    FIXTURES.
    101 5 To-day. 13th Day of 12th Moon. Football t Wanderers vs. Crtscents, Esplanade. Football C. R. C. 2nd Eleven vs. Penang Free School, C. K. C. Ground. Penang Races, Second Day. E. A: O. Hotel Race Dinner. Jobore Theatrical Co., Kuala Kangsir Road Theatre, Lang Ling Bua Na.” Matsuo’s Cinematograph,
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    MAILS DUE.
    16 5 China ...18th Jan China Piinz E. Friedri-h) ...21st German (Kleist) ...22nd English (D~lta) ...30th
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    42 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service OOTW ARltv ;I<>M K%*. A KI» De fa 30 Jan. Delhi IS Jan Drill' 13 Feb. I Arradio l Feb Extra Service. Outwards Homewards Nubia 21 Jan. I Nile 2o Ja>i Manila 1 Feb. Sunia 8 Feb
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    THE MOON.
    19 5 O Full Moon Jan. JBth Last Quarter n 26th O New Moou Feb. 2nd First Quarter 9th
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      39 5 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Cures Colds. This remedy acts ou nature’s plan, allays the cough, relieves the lungs, aids expectoration, opens the secretions, and aids nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. The Geo*ge 'lwu Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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      317 5 B. I. S. Co., Ltd. the convenience of pasaeneerg attending the races s. s. KISTNA” will not leave for Port Swettenham and Singapore before 7 p in on Saturday. HUTTENBACH, LIE BERT Co., lb-1-08 30 Agents. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!! At the Kuala Kangsar Road Theatre, THE SREE KESOKMA INDRA THEATRICAL Co.,
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    The Ideal Motor.
    528 6 Cheap and Accessible. WHAT IT SHOULD BE. The motor exhibitions at Olympia aud Paris are having a dismal effect ou the motor trade, which jus* now is eujoying a slump. The ideal motor car is beiug evolved, but is uot vet, and anyoue who has owned a
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    EXCHANGE.
    124 6 PBMANe. lt>TH JaNUAKY. By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) Loudon Demand Bank ...2/3{£ 4 months’ sitjht Bank ...2/4 f V 3 Credit 2/4$ 3 Documentary ...2/4^ 'a Icutta, Demand Bank Rs 173$ 3 days’ sight Private I<ss 3 Miibay. Demand Bank 173$ Moulmein, Demand Bank 173$ 3 days’ sight
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    PRODUCE.
    180 6 iold leaf 565.50 B. Pepper( W .Coast ailw.r* ox.) no tt sck White Pepper 18 50 seVers Trang Pepper intmallsupply Olovea (picked) 29. sales \laee 65. nominal Mace Picking** 55. —sales Mutmeg» 1 lOs 24. —sellers C No. 1 5.30 sales Sugai < 2 no stock Baste l 3.50
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    SHARES.
    1145 6 i XT r a i x o-J Number ofi’j p g 3 Capital. Shares > Last Dividend. Name. issued. > i W 50 I j J 1 1 ry Mining. 1903 300/H)0 30.000 10 10 25 forvearending3l 3/07 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. 1907 300*.000 22.500 10 10 Bruane
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      40 6 No Poison. Chamberlain's Remedy 1) as Wen decliirml absolutely tree ftom any injurious hiibsiunce by Government a* d expert chemists, aucl mot b*o s need huve uo Lesitaucy in it to Iho smallest mfant. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale A^nts.
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      47 6 Croup is Imminent. No matter bow well your children may appear to be, you are never safe without a bottle of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in the house. It never fails to relieve and is perfectly safe to give the little ones The George Town Dispensary. Wholesale Agents.
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      16 6 Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS. BUTTERY Co.. AGENTS FOB Pf-.NANO F. M. S.
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      221 6 Cheap Week End Excursions to Selangor. FIKBT CLASS RETURN TICKETS will be granted per s.s. Kistna,” timed to leave Penang for Port Swetteubam every Saturday afternoon available only for return per s s. Perak,” or Pin Seng,” due to leave Port Swettenham on tbe next afteruoou and expected to arrive
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      108 6 MACKAY’S LIQUOR WHISKY. MARTELL’S BRANDY. leisters’ Champagne, THE CELEBRATED ‘S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Ssndilands, Huttery cfr Cn BORDEN’S PEERLESS BRMD EVAPORATED CREAK. Absolute Purity Guaranteed, AGENTS: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY ft Co.. PENANQ. > c n X o -J UJ < o Piirt MV !ite SS> 55* GM? to?:*
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    Signs of Long Life.
    109 7 Bacon took a keep interest in longevity and its earmarks, and bis signs of loug life and of short life are as true to-day as tb y ever were, says a scientific journal. You won’t live long.” Bacon pointed out, if you have soft, fine hair,
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    Germ of Hydrophobia Found.
    103 7 Hydrophobia is a real disease, germ generated and infectious. Such is the conclusion just reached by American scientists. In two instances mad dogs w’ere killed, and these with the horses and cows they had bitten, formed the basis of experiments. The bitten animals were watched, and
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    King Alfonso's Adventure.
    158 7 One of the many adventures of King Alfonso during his recent stay in London was undertaken for the purpose of seeing the Ruben’s picture of the Saviour, now in the possession of Mr. H. Roche, which was formerly in the Prado collection, and to which attention was
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    Kedah’s Mineral Resources.
    151 7 The mineral wealth of the country has hardly yet been exploited, though in parts of the Kulim and Kuala Muda districts tin mining has been nourishing for many years; out on the Eas-eru boundary too, amongst the hills towards Rahmau, there are said to be some rich
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    Germs Killed by Colours.
    149 7 Eminent French scientists are showing that it is possible to rid ourtelves of germs by painting the walls with particular colours. The experiments made bv Professor Deycke in the lirst instance proved that the disease germ applied to a wall painted with amphoboliue lost its poisouous
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    Korean Prince and Cinematograph.
    243 7 The Korean Crown Prince has, as all children have, a special liking for cinematograph pictures; and he bad already seeu several performances duriug his journey up to Tokio. The Prinie was promised that ou Monday evening, says the Japan Tunes of the 21st ult., he should
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      1281 7 BAXTER Co.'s BEST NAVY CANVAS. SANOILANDS. BUTTERY Co. DAVID CORSAR SON’S WELL-KNOWN EXTRA NAVY CANVAS, No. 0. SANDII ANDS. BIITTEBV Co THE undersign»! beg to inform the public of Penang anil the neighbouring Natne States that they have been appointed Agents for Messrs. Ingall Parson*, 4 Co., Ltd., of London,
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      838 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha. US.A. Charges Moderate, C< nsultation Free. KKHIDINO AT SWIFT w l A r o. 2!a, Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Orienta Hotel. 30c 6 mth* UPTON’ WEL’K AWARDED THE GOLD MEDAL AT THE PARIS FXHIGiTiQN. AGENTS,
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