Straits Echo, 10 February 1908
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Title Section37 1908-02-10 1 Straits Echo 10-PAGE EDITION. DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 6. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, MONDAY, 10th FEBRUARY, 1908. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 32.37 words
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Advertisement1060 1908-02-10 1 TIANQ LEE Co. ■sr <2 o CO V O m c/a oo OO 5 m 8 OO I" t«-l V. <z s. <2 rr: o 'SOLE AGENTS. BANKS, Oharlered Bank of India, Hongkong Shanghai Australia and Ohlna. Banking Corporation. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. •10.000,000 X1.200,000 XI,475,000 XI,200,000 Paid up Capital1,060 words
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Advertisement27 1908-02-10 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST tiOddIN 'm SB 4 vT V C5 o> > CD > A 'r m £d Tom T3AWO LKE A C>„ Sol• Ajtmta.27 words
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Article452 1908-02-10 2 An International Con^reas. Tho encouraging progress which is being made in the study of earthquakes is illustrated by the first general meeting of the International Association of Seismology, held at The Hague in September last, lb© object of the Association is the promotion and eucouragement of452 words
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Article689 1908-02-10 2 Monsieur, Madame, Et Bebe.” Is It Depopulation The Pans coi respondent of the Globe writes :—I see that t he unpleasant word “depopulation is used by certain writers to describe the situation n. France revealed by the vital statistics for 1906, uud the horizon is painted in689 words
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Article305 1908-02-10 2 Sensation has beeu caused amoDg the Argentines (writes a Buenos Aires correspondent) by a long article iu the Nacio/t, the leading journal, containing a restrained but very severe criticism of London and its inhabitants by a clever writer from Argentina. About women we read: “Even among305 words
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Advertisement36 1908-02-10 2 Something Good. Chainhetlstiu’s Couph Remedy is pood w!h*u you hint take cold pood when your Cold is rented und yoUi luuga me sore; pood wheu you canuot bleep lor coughing. 'l'be George Town Diapenitary, Wholesale Agents.36 words
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Advertisement305 1908-02-10 2 Every Bottle Guaranteed. This is done wiib Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and if you are not satisfied after using two-thirds of the bottle according to directions, return what is left and jour money will be refunded. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents. Cheap Week End Excursions to Selangor. THIRST CLASS RETURN305 words
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Advertisement1539 1908-02-10 2 r PIANOS. The FINEST selection ever seen in Penang, j Oup Catalogue free. A sic for it Cash, or OUR EASY PAYMENT SYSTEM. $100 down secures a FIRST CLASS piano. TERMS: HIRE Pianos by day, week, or month- Terms Reasonable. i PENANG TURF CLUB. NOTICE. TUNINGS: For a small yearly1,539 words
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Article36 1908-02-10 3 Vessels From Agent* Due Bentnohr London 3 B.ACo. 12th Feb. Delhi Colombo A G ACo. 13th Patbau (Jlaagow 3.B ACo. 13th P. Ludwig Colombo B.M.ACo. 9th Palawan Sin-^apoie A.GACo. 22nd Bendorau London ■}.B..ACo. 24th36 words
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Article34 1908-02-10 3 Vessels For Ajeuls r Leu res Beomobr 1 Singapore 8.BAC0. Feb. Delbi Singapore A G ACo. Pat ban Singapore S.BACo. P. Ludwig Singapore B.M ACo. Palawan Colombo A G ACo. Benduran China S.BACo.34 words
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Article144 1908-02-10 3 Siam, Dan. s.s., 2,489, Ccrtseu, Bth Feb., Singapore, 6th Feb., Gen.—B. M. Co. Van i»kr Lijn, I)ut. s.s., 601, Visman, 9th Feb., Deli, 7th Feb-, Empty.—H. L. Co. Aikoku Maru, Jap. s.s., 2,466, Yaahihara, 9th Feb, Karatsu, 25th Jan., Coal.— A. G. Co. Habsburg. Ger. s.s., 4,076, Filler, 9th144 words
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Article48 1908-02-10 3 ICth February. Ban Whatt Soon, for Langkat Pangkalau Brandan. Un Peng, for Pulau Langkawi, Perlia and Setul. Canton, for Pangkor and Teluk Anson. Calypso. for Deli. Kum Sang, for Calcutta. Malaya, for Deli. M etsuijcker, for Sabang, Olehleh aud Padaug. Flying Fish, for Port Weld and Taiping.48 words
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Article206 1908-02-10 3 For Deli —Per Van der Lijn, to morrow, 1 p.m. Port Swetteuhain and Singapore—Per Pin Seng, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Pulau Langkawai and Setul—Per Flying Dragon, to-morrow, 3 pm. Teluk Anson—Per Hye Leong, to-morrow, 3 p m. Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy—Per Glenfalloch, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Port Swettenham aud206 words
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Article265 1908-02-10 3 Per P. and O. s.s. China, connecting with the steamer De'hi at Colombo, due at Penang on I3ih February To Penang (from London, Jan. 17) Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Boyd and children, Mr. W. Proudlock, jun.; (from Marseilles, Jan. 24) Mr. E. G. Wilson. To265 words
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Advertisement867 1908-02-10 3 P. 0. Steam Navigation Coy Expected Arrivals and Departures Mail Service. Outward. Feb. 13 Delhi connecting with China 27 Marmora do Moldavia .Mar. 12 Malta do Himalaya 26 Devanha do Mongolia Apr. 9 Oceana do India Homeward THROUGH STEAMER. Mar. 28 s.s. Marmora (calling at Bombay). FARES BY MAIL STEAMERS.867 words
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Advertisement342 1908-02-10 3 (S HIPPI NO.) HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINE. PASSENGER SERVICE. By new steamers, Rhenania,” Habsbitro,” Hoh■nstaueen.” These steamers offer to the public the highest comfort yet attained in Ocean Travelling. They have very large cabins, provided with onlv lower berths. The Cabins are amidships and fitted with fans. Laundry on board. Doctor and342 words
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Article, Illustration91 1908-02-10 4 Justice satisfles everybody and justice alone— Emerson. Published daily (except Sundays.) AT THI CRITERION PRESS, Lid., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL $24 per annum OUTSTATIONB Postage Kxtra. MAIL EDITION (Poet Free) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS: Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343. S.B. All bus!ness should be addressed to Thi Manager.91 words
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Article818 1908-02-10 4 Even those who cannot bring themselves to agree with the politics of the Tribune, whose demise Reuter wired out last Saturday, will learn with regret that the paper has ceased publication. llt was one of the few journals in LonIdon which carefully eschewed sensationalism never during its818 words
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Article42 1908-02-10 4 The Royal Mail steamer Delhi, having left Colombo at 10 p.m. on Saturday last, is expected to arrive here at 6 a.m. on Thursday next, and will leave for Singapore and China at 10 a.m on the same day.42 words
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Article631 1908-02-10 4 The following business in tiu lias been I done to-day Singapore Straits Tradiug Co., buyers, uo sellers j Penaug i Eastern Smelting Co., 5 buyers, no sellers j a Straits Trading Co., 75 tons at 66£ Tin is quoted in London to-day at £*****5. cash631 words
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Article536 1908-02-10 4 (Before Mr. Woofer start.) Ee Lai, a carter, was this morning charged with driving his bullock-cart in a manner so rash as to indicate a want of due regard for the safety of others. The defendant was fined four dollars, the fine going to the prosecutor, a536 words
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Article267 1908-02-10 4 Other shows may come and go, but Matsuo’s goes on for ever. Without a doubt it is the most popular cinematograph show that has visited Penaug, and its popularity increases day by day. On Saturday night tho tent at the junction of Penang Road and Campbell Street was267 words
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Article366 1908-02-10 4 Shooting Competition*. The Penang Volunteers’ rifle-shooting competitions opened on Saturday and were concluded yesterday. Following were the full scores iu the various events Saturday, Bth Feb, I The Running Man Competition. Range 200 yards. Opeu to efficient hou. members, recruits aud reservists. GQ 3 GO 1 3 Sgt.366 words
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Article391 1908-02-10 4 The Government Gazette of February 7 contains the following items of information Mr. W. W. Seay, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been authorised to tile a specification for A process of and apparatus for the Production of Ice and Cold.” His Excellency the Governor, with the approval of the391 words
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Advertisement397 1908-02-10 4 NOTICE. PORTABLE ENGINES FOR SALE. A Public Meeting wiU be bel 1 at the Chiuese Town Hall tomorrow, the 11th instant, at 4 p.m., to consider the advisability of protesting against the passing of the proposed new law regarding the registration of deaths, as per Government Notification No. D8. All397 words
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Article74 1908-02-10 5 {Echo Special.) Fire in Pelaling Street. Kuala Lumpur, lOtli Feb.—A tire occurred in Petal mg' Street at 3.45 o’clock this morning and four houses were burned. The damage done is estimated at $75,000. Further Particulars. Kuala Lumpur, loth Feb.—The fire burned out five first-class shophouses— No. 48 to74 words
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Article85 1908-02-10 5 {Supplied by Reuter.) Will Germany Act Against France? Loudon, 9th Feb. —The French papers have been considerably exercised over the reports that Abdul Aziz and Mulai Hafid have appealed to Germany against the French. An apparently inspired German communication explains that both Sultans have solicited German intervention and that85 words
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Article89 1908-02-10 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Ambassador at Vienna ordered to St. Petersburg. Loudon, 9th Feb. —The Tsar's having ordered the Ambassador at Vienna to return to St. Petersburg is much commented on in view of Russian annoyance at Baron von Aehrenthal’s speech to the Huuguriau delegation on the89 words
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Article45 1908-02-10 5 {Supplied by Reuter.) Till* Judicial Reform Scheme. Loudon, 10th Feb.—The Ambassadors at Constantinople have advised their respective Governments to postpone the presentation of the scheme for judicial reform in Macedonia. They recommend a modification of it which will render it more acceptable to Turkey.45 words
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Article97 1908-02-10 5 (Supplied by Renter.) Perfect Order at the Funeral. London, 10th February.—At the double fuueral of the lute King and Crown Prince of Portugal on Saturday at Lisbon there was perfect, order and solemnity. The Royal Family was not present. Memorial Service at St. Paul’s. London, 10th Feb.—Their Majesties King97 words
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Article29 1908-02-10 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Bee reuses in the Exports and Imports for January. London, lOtli Feb.—The Imports and Exports for January show decreases of .£4,100,488 and j£662,840 respectively.29 words
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Article106 1908-02-10 5 The Singapore correspondent of the Standard wir^s:—“ It is reported here that one of the leading British steamship companies, with headquarters at Liverpool, has determined to withdraw from the Eastern Conference on July 1. There is a great deal of speculation as to tbe influence this action106 words
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Article918 1908-02-10 5 (O •om Our Ourn Correspondent.) London. Jan. 17th. The ciuiser Royal Arthur leaves Portsmouth on the 19ih for Hongkong with over 800 officers aud meu aboard for distribution amongst the ships of the China Squadron. The Royal Arthur will arrive at Singapore on tbe 26th prox.,918 words
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Article744 1908-02-10 5 WEEK BY WEEK. {From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Bth Feb. The Chinese New Year went off without auy apparent trouble aud all true Celestials were in their holiday attire for several days and everybody seemed to have a rippiug time of it. Tbe tlieatres, wavaugs, and744 words
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Article84 1908-02-10 5 January Output. The following figures give the outputs of tin-ore from some of the F.M.B. mines for last mouth Tronoli Mines Piculs 2,652.62 Lahat Mines 300.00 Mendrus Mines 206 00 Pusing Lama Mines... 442.00 The output given above for Tronoh is of dressed ore; the figures84 words
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Article409 1908-02-10 5 New Books. The following new books have beeu received at the Library Whitaker’s Almanack, 1908. The New Zealand Official Year-Book, 1907, by E- X. Von Dadels/.eu. Sailing Alone Around the World, by Captain Joshua Slocum. Hustled History, by tbe Authors of Wisdom While You Wait.” Through the Magic409 words
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Article651 1908-02-10 5 The news of the resignation cf Mr. Moberley Bell from tbe Times —this information came to us from an Australian press telegram, says a Ceylon paper—prepares us for an early announcement that the sale of the great journal is' au accomplished fact- We expect that this will soon651 words
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Article258 1908-02-10 5 The following from Lord Elgiu to tiie Governor was laid up-m the table of the Legislative Council ou Wednesday Downing Street. 28th December. 1907. Sir, —I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despat-h No -147 of the 7th of November reporting the desire of258 words
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Article114 1908-02-10 5 Arrived. Per s.s. Perak, from Singapore Messrs. K. S. Steedman, J I) Ivenip, H. E. Waite, W. O. Symmons.C. C. Mactapeart, Everaars From Port, Swettenham Messrs. Jasseu, C. Burn Murdoch, Miss Brin, ili and Mrs. Cboo Cheng Khay, Miss Choo Cheng Khay, Mr. and Mrs 11. De T<ouvrex, Messrs.114 words
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Article66 1908-02-10 5 To-day. 9th Day of 1st Moon. P- C. C. Tennis Tournament. I’owu Baud, Esplanade, 6 to 7 p.ui. P. C. C. Gene al Meeting, 6-15 p.ni. Matsuo’s Cinematograph, corner of Peris* Hoad and Campbell Street, 7 p.un. in 9 p.m. To-morrow. lUtli Day of 1st Moon. P. C. C.66 words
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Article19 1908-02-10 5 English (D IM) ...13th Feb. China Pen innnlnr) ...14th China [Prinz Heinrich) ...18th Gorman Prim L-duntj) ...19th19 words
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Article18 1908-02-10 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Outwards. Homrivards. D' h\ Id Feb. I Peninsular Feb. Marmora *7 I)»vanha IFJ18 words
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Advertisement136 1908-02-10 5 How a South African Merchant Warded off an Attack of Pneumonia. There is alwavs cause for alarm- when a severe cold is accompanied by pain iu the chest. Mr. K. L. Le Grange* who is manager of a store at Jausenville, C. C bel eves Chamberlain's Cough Kernedv is better136 words
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Advertisement209 1908-02-10 5 I’ROOF OF PUDDING IS IN THE eating. C10ME A, taste our locally made Savoury Cakes, Ice Cream aud refresh yourI seif with our Hivoury cold driuks, at 49, Burmah Iioad, from to-day, the 10th Febru- ary, 1908. INCHE CHE I)AH. Manager. Sree Chauva Pulau, Penan»*, or Skee Jawna Cooling Fountain*209 words
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Article769 1908-02-10 6 Scenes in Court. r* The following account of tbe choosing of the jury in the trial of Harry Thaw for the '•murder of Stanford White, which trial waa concluded the other day, makes interesting reading American hustle does not extend to jury choosing when there is a769 words
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Article461 1908-02-10 6 COMPULSORY CREMATION. To End Worthless Lives.” A lethal chamber for tramp* aud worthless lives,” to be followed by cremation, was suggested in a remarkable speech by a Mr. Fred. Smallman at the annual meeting of the Manchester Crematorium. Limited. Mr. Smallman said a wonderful impetus would be461 words
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669 1908-02-10 6 I have heard it said over and over again that the so-called London Season is year by year becoming less energetic and enthusiastic, less full of gaiety—in fact, that all young people are blate, and all hostesses lazy and tired of entertaining. Although there669 words
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Article115 1908-02-10 6 Pbnamo. 10th February. (By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/3* 4 months* sight Bank ...2/4^ 3 Credit ...2/4f 3 Documentary ...2/4-^ Calcutta, Demand Bank Its. 1734 3 days’ sight Private 1751 Bombay, Demand Bank 173| Moulmein, Demand Bank 1731 3 days’ sight Private 1751 Madras, Demand115 words
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Article151 1908-02-10 6 Told leaf $65.40 B. Pepper( W.Coast 31b».5 oz.) no ttoclc White Pepper 18.50 eellert Trang Pepper in small supply Cloves (picked) 29. —sales Mace 65. —nominal Mace Pickings 55.— sales Nutmegs liOs 23£ —sellers SNo. 1 5.30 tales 2 no stock Paaket 3.50 buyers Tapioca Flour 1.80 nominal Copra...151 words
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Article192 1908-02-10 6 7 Pknano, 10th Frbruart, 1908, I Bbef— cts. Soup per catty 12 i Roast 22 Steaks 22 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 22 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 50 Feet 15 Heart 30 Liver per catty 30 Pork— Pork per catty 40 Pig’s Head 18 Feet192 words
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Article1133 1908-02-10 6 °w Number oil D «> a 3 Capital. Shares > Last Dividend. Name. 'S Z. I issued. 'x 5 C- CQ C» O <y Mining. t 1903 300,000 30.000 10 10 25 for year ending 31 '3/07! Belat Tiu Mining Co. Ltd I eo 1907 300,000 22,500 10 101,133 words
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Advertisement76 1908-02-10 6 Pneumonia. Girt people and tli &e who Lave weak cjuuut Le loo careful iu guardio" U£iill)bi i ll 1 U HJ I'llVUINUU il HI wavs resulib i om a co J an .1 ik m i>flueu:f.i, and can ij* ii fVui.nl >v ihe l ine v u .e of Cimnoe76 words
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Advertisement34 1908-02-10 6 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Absolutely Harmless. Eve v roo.b*-r shoo'd koow that Cin tube u'a Cough Ueaiedjr ia peifeeilv safe for chiitheu to take, aa it coouioa notbiug harmful- The George Towu Dispeusarj, Wholesale Ageuts.34 words
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Advertisement101 1908-02-10 6 MACKAY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY. KARTELL'S BRANDY. C tester s' Champagne. WROUCHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINGS. Large Stock Always on Hand. ADAMSON, CILFILLAN CO., LTD. Andrew Usher Co.’s JUST LANDED. SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS. BUTTERY Co., AGENTS FOB PENANO F. M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Ssrufi/mnds,101 words
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Article241 1908-02-10 7 WHAT TO DO WITH OUR GIRLS. Civil Service Loss Attractive. Nowadays, when the questions What to do with our girls and Old-Age Pensions are before the public eye, it seems straugethat Civil Service, which offers a permanent positiou and a pension, or a bonus on marriage241 words
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Article701 1908-02-10 7 EARLY HISTORY. Its Scientific Uses. The burning of incense, a practice dating from the remotest antiquity to the present day, is without doubt one of the most remarkable, interesting and universal customs of mankind. The popular occidental supposition as to the usage of incense is a most erroneous one.701 words
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Advertisement1305 1908-02-10 7 BAXTER Co.’s BEST NAVY CANVAS. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. DAVID CORSAR SON'S WELL-KNOWN EXTRA NAVY CANVAS, No 0. SANDILANDS. BUTTERY Co John fiazley White Bros; PORTLAND CEMENT, “LION BRAND” Sandi/ands, Buttery Co,, AGENIS. PENANG F. M. 8. BURRELL Co.’s BOILED RAW LINSEED OILS, PERFUMERY■WOLFF’S DIVINIA and DEW of VIOLETS. WOLFF’S MUGTJET1,305 words
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Advertisement900 1908-02-10 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha, U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Ccnsultation Free. RESIDING AT A'o. 2/a, Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 mth*. m+m HARNESS SADDLERY. UPTON’S TEAS WERE AWARDED THK GOLD MEDAL AT THE PARIS EXHIBITION. AGENTS, PENANG: PATERSON, SIMONS900 words
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2636 1908-02-10 9 VIOLA GRAEME - OUR SERIAL STORY. BY VIOLA GRAEME, AUTHOR OF The Child of' Sorrow," The Treachery of Lorraine," The Hand of God," Loves Loyalty"A Royal Rebel." "Her Soldier Sweetheart," "The Beauty of the Season," The Tea-shop Girl," "A Scotch Marriage,” The Milliner's Model," A Gambler's2,636 words
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156 1908-02-10 9 Queeu Alexandra’s private apartments i u Buckingham Palace are of a style befitting her extdted rank. The bedchamber is au immense room, with a height of at least twenty feet. In the centre of oue side stands the bedstead—a massive affair of carved mahogany. It stands156 words
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Article515 1908-02-10 9 The Time correspondent wrote as below on the situation in Portugal a little time before the assassinations which have horrified the world: Causes of the Crisis. “Though the causes of the crisis ate somewhat complicated, it would appear,”.says the leading journal, “that the chief is a general indignation against515 words
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Article1270 1908-02-10 9 iSuddeuly the quiet was broken by hoarse cries, and out of the darkuess a little fleet of boats raced for the coasting ship which had carried me through the night. The Malays had lain in wait for us, I suppo-e, aud while we were still under1,270 words
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Article476 1908-02-10 9 Lady Pioneer and Black Chief. 1 lie Dai ij Graphic publishes extracts from private letters recently received from an English lady who has accompanied her husband mto the heart of Uganda, between Lakes Victoria aud Albert. Here is one of her interesting stories A big chief and476 words
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Article436 1908-02-10 9 Their Proper Use. What thb Giri, of To-day Does. 'I In* un i of to-duy, writes the Daily Chronic'e, is x delicately-perfumed creation. Her mission is to carry tho scent of the flower garden wherever she j>oes. She makes a stu-ly of scent and manages to make all her436 words
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Advertisement850 1908-02-10 10 HOW READY! “Ini Pantun Karang-Karangan.” Contents: Pantun Dagang. liunda Diri. Puji Pujian. Budi. Kasih. Sarnbayang. biudier. Price 50 cents. OBTAINABLE AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd FOR SALE. “The Upheaval IN Far Cathay,” BY NG HING SHANG, 4 Novel off absorbing interest to Chinese and students off Chines Character, manners and850 words
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