Straits Echo, 20 February 1908
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Title Section35 1908-02-20 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 6. $24 Per Annum, PENANG, THURSDAY, 20th FEBRUARY, 1908. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 41.35 words
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Advertisement1113 1908-02-20 1 TIANG LEE Co. r—r o tn vc 03 a=c/a co CO CO CO 00 Ui >- <2 so a z c*a =3 ,0 m o SOLE AGENTS. BANKS. Oharlered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. £1,2()0,0<>0 £1,475,000 £1,200,000 Paid up Capital Reserve Fund Reserve Liability of1,113 words
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Advertisement32 1908-02-20 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. ,s^loddifnv%N fB/As i -9. >' s ifil 2 ;o 3 ip V| fe H z 1 2 cj 01 91 > TIANG LEE A Co Sole Agta*.32 words
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Article470 1908-02-20 2 Anil llis Libellous Handbill. Yung Yeung is a house boy m the employ of a family residing at 2, East Terrace, Kowloon. This morning, says the Hongkong Telegrajih of the Otb iust., he appeared before Mr. H. H. J. Gompertz, in the Police Court, to auswer three470 words
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Article523 1908-02-20 2 Mysterious Fires Baffle the Police. Tim foilowiug is, from the N.C D. Netvs of the 2Jhh ult.: —Au interesting variety has boeu given to the usual dull monotony of police work in the Settlement by the report of mysterious fires that occur at a Chinese residence situated523 words
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Advertisement67 1908-02-20 2 Pneumonia. OKI people and those who have weak 1 cannot be too careful in guarding against this disease. Pneumonia always results irom a cold or an attack of iuHueoza, andean be prevented t.y the timely use of < lianiliei l.tin’s Cough Remedy. We have as \U to hear ot an67 words
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Advertisement816 1908-02-20 2 from rhinkiang which is the home of innumerable foxes who show an inclination cowards arson, according to the legend. lucantations costing $3O were performed in the house on Tuesday evening by a Taoist priest, who, so far, seems to be the only one the ill wind has favoured. Chamberlain’s Cough816 words
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Advertisement470 1908-02-20 2 2 Cylinders 14 H P. r A “DELIGHTFUL COMPANION,” PIANO. 99 CALL AND SEE IT, HEAR IT PLATED. ,THE ROBINSON PIANO C° L 10 1 DON’T DECIDE TO BUY A MOTOR CAR BEFORE YOU HAVE SEEN THE .'/’Mr* Mim OPEL. Always ready for immediate delivery. BEHN, MEYER Co., Ltd., PENANG,470 words
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Advertisement559 1908-02-20 2 27. HAND A OF OSAKA, JAPAN. No. it, Church Street, Penang. IMPORTER OF HIGH-CLASS ANTIQUE MODERN FINE ART WORKS OF JAPAN Cotton Goods, Embroidered Painted Goods, Bronze and Lacquered-Wares, Silk and Velvet Pictures and Screens, Willow and Bamboo-Wares, Porcelains, Flowerpots, Vases, Spills, etc. Panels, inlaid with Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl etc., Bronze559 words
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Article35 1908-02-20 3 Vessel» From Agent» Due C. Apcar Calcutta A.A.A.Co. 20th Feb. Palawan Singapore A.G.&Co. 20 th Qlenturret Suez B.&Co. 23 rd Bendoran London S.B&Co. 24th Marmora Colombo A.G.&Co. 27th Bencleucb Si ngapore S.B.&Co. 28th35 words
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Article31 1908-02-20 3 Veaaela For Agent a Leaves C. A pear i Hongkong A.A.A.Co. Feb. Palawan Colombo A.G ACo. Glen turret Japan B.ACo. Bendoran China S.B.ACo. Marmora Singapore A.G ACo. Bencleuch London •S.B.ACo.31 words
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Shipping.
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Article114 1908-02-20 3 VIDAB, Br. 89, 191, Gully, 19»h Feb., Malacca, 18th Feb., Gen.—E. S. Co. Ltd. Hok Canton, Br. ss, 294, Scott, 20th Feb., Acheen, 18th Feb., Gen.—Ban Ho Hiu. Hye Leono, Br. s.s.. 29b, Treweeke. 20th Feb., Teluk Anson, 19th Feb, Gen.— K. O. Teksta, Br. s.s., 3.428. Willis. 20th114 words
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Article44 1908-02-20 3 20t& February. Patriu, for Asahan. Canton, for Pangkor and Teluk Anson. Teeeta, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. C. Apcar, for Singapore A Hongkong. Borneo, for Singapore, China and Japau. Palawan, for Colombo and Tuticorin. Ban Whatt Soon, for Langkat. De Koch, for I)eli.44 words
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Article97 1908-02-20 3 For Port Swettenham and Malacca—Per Vidar, to-morrow, noon. Port Swettenham and Singapore—Per Omapere, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Teluk Anson—Per Hye Leong, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Mergui, Tavoy and Moulmein-Per to-morrow, 4 p.m. Madras and Negapatam taking Mails for Europe etc., via Bombay—Per Taroba, 22ud instant, I'.* a.mPangkalan Brandan—Per Petrel, 22nd97 words
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Article281 1908-02-20 3 Per P. aud O. s.s. Moldavia, connecting with the steamer Marmora at Colombo, due at Penang on the 27th February To Penang (from London, Jan. 31) Mr. J. S. Harris, Mi. F. H. Svmouds, Mrs. and M iss Melbye, Mrs. Keuu (from Marseilles, Feb. 7) Mrs.281 words
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Article209 1908-02-20 3 Per s.s. DevanJia, 29th February, 1908, Mr. Gordon Brown, Mr. Sperling. Per s.s. Delta, 14th March, 1908, Mrs. J. D. Highet, Mr. and Mrs. Baxendale and infant, Mr. Parrett, Mr. Shearer, Mr. E. L. Hu sou. Per s.s. Nubia, 20th March, 1908, Mrs. Petts, child and infant.209 words
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Advertisement769 1908-02-20 3 P. 0. Steam Navigation Coy. Kx peeled Arrivals and Departures. Mail Bervlce. Outward. Feb. 2? Marmora connecting with Moldavia Mnr. 12 Malta do Himalaya 2d Devanha do Mongolia Apr. Oceana do India Homeward THROUGH STEAMER. Mar. 27 s.s. Marmora (calling at Bombay). FARES BY MAIL STEAMERS. Ist Glass tnd Gian769 words
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Advertisement321 1908-02-20 3 (S HIPPI NO.) HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINE. PASSENGER SERVICE. By the new steamers, Rhenania,” Habsburo,” Hoh■HßTAcriN.” 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. Doctor321 words
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Article, Illustration97 1908-02-20 4 Justice satisfies everybody and justice alone— Emerum. Published dally (except Sundays.) criterion" PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE: DAILY LOt'AL |SI per annus OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Post Free) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS: Echo Penang.” Telephone No. 343 H.H. All business communication* should be addressed97 words
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Article, Illustration1087 1908-02-20 4 In a little town like Penang there is not much scope for journalistic enterprise, but none of the Echo's readers can truthfully declare that we have not done our best to make the paper bright, newsy and interesting. We have had many letters of appreciation of our1,087 words
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Article366 1908-02-20 4 The following business in tin has been 1; done to-day > Singapore Straits Trading Co., buyers, no sellers Penang Straits Trading Co., buyers, no sellers j Penang Tin Exchange, OI buyers, no sellers ”3j Eastern Smelting Co., 25 tons at 63’ ’Iin is quoted in366 words
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Article472 1908-02-20 4 IN APPELLATE JURISDICTION. (Before the Acting Chief Justice and Justices Fisher and Sercombe Smith.) Mahomed A riff vs. Mahomed Nachiar and llabeeh Merican Noordin. Yesterday tbe Appellate Court concluded the hearing of tbe above appeal. Tbe appellaut, Mahomed Ariff, was the plaintiff. The plaintiff sued the defendants for472 words
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Article463 1908-02-20 4 (Before Messrs. Wolferstan and Sco't.) This morning Chin YTan, a Chinaman, was convicted of house-breaking by niglp! Tha evidence showed that the accused broke into »ho shop of the complainant, a Kling named Ibrahimsah, at No. 153, Campbell Street, on the night of the 14th inst., and463 words
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PUBLIC OPINION.
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Article379 1908-02-20 4 To THE EIUTOR OF THE STRAITS ECHO. Sir, —lu last Tuesday’s issue of the Pinang Gazette there is an article from the pen of a native correspondent attacking the Borea. Though the writer appears infallible yet by reading between the lines everyone in the know clearly sees379 words
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Article64 1908-02-20 4 Latvn Tennis Tournament. The following ties have been fixed for to-morrow Double Handicap. Miss Hogan and H. Goos vs. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. G. Anderson, Ladies' Double Handicap. Mrs. Dunn aud Miss Boyd vs. Mrs. Wright-Motion and Miss Martin. Champ ionsh ip. H. A. Neubronuer vs.64 words
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386 1908-02-20 4 Mr. 1, E. Edmett Injured. His many friends in Penang and Singa- pore will be sorry to hear that Mr. T. E. i Ed met t. Manager of Messrs. Riley, Har- greaves Co.’s branch here, met with a'rather i serious accident yesterday evening i whilst386 words
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Advertisement224 1908-02-20 4 MATSUO’S JAPANESE CINEMATOGRAPH. NEW PICTURES! NEW PICTURES!! GRAND PROGRAMME TO-NIGHT!!! Location: —Corner of Campbell Street and Penang Road. WE ARE GIVING TWO PERFORMANCES EVERT NIGHT. First show from < to S-30p.ni. .Second show from 9 to 11*30 r.iii. Ist SHOW Reserved .Seat Ist Class 2nd Class 3rd Class 4’h Class224 words
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TELEGRAMS.
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Article69 1908-02-20 5 (Supplied l>!i Reuter StTiii-olliciul Russian Statement. London, 20th Fob—A semi-official Russian statement, though emphasising the inopportuneness of the Austrian railway project as likely to iucrease the obstinacy of Turkey against reforms, views with satisfaction the statement that Austria will not object to other railway enterprises. The statemeut69 words
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Article75 1908-02-20 5 (Supplied by Reuter The Difference Between British and German Regulations. Loudon, 19th Feb.—Whilst the Budget was being taken in Committee in the Reichstag Herr Dernburg, Minister for the Colonies, proposed measures to safeguard the rights and secure justice for the natives of Germau Fast Africa as against75 words
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Article70 1908-02-20 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Draft Arbitration Treaty Drawn up. liondou, 20th Feb.—lt is reported from Washington that a draft treaty, providing for a joint commission to adjudicate the minor claims between the British and the United States Governments and also between the citizens of the lespectivecountries, lias beeu70 words
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Article412 1908-02-20 5 (Supplied by Reuter 4 l Men Forestall Lock-out. j Lon Jon, 20th February. -The men en- g gaged in the shipbuilding iudustry ou the t North-east Coast have begun a strike, thus forestalling tbe lock out. It is expected j that 83,000 men will be involved by Satur-412 words
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Article53 1908-02-20 5 (Supplied by lleuter.) A Lobby Rumour. London, 20th Fob.—A rumour is current m the lobby of the House of Commons that the Rt. Hon. Herbert Gladstone, Secretary of State for Home Affiirs, will be raised to the peerage and will succeed Baron Northoote as Goveruor-Geueral of the53 words
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Article39 1908-02-20 5 Supplied, by Reuter.) The Fighting Commences. London, 19th February.—The punitive expedition under Major-General Sir James Willoocks yesterday shelled and dispersed three of the Zakka Khels who were buildihg :i »<iti(/arB in the hills around the camp.39 words
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Article28 1908-02-20 5 (Sur plied by Reuter.) Enormous Stock» Unsold. Loudon, 20th Feb.—The Antwerp newspapers leport a grave crisis in the rubber trade, enormous stocks of rubber being unsold.28 words
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Article46 1908-02-20 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Commission of Enquiry. London, likb February. —A Commission lias beeu appointed, beaded by Baron James of Hereford, to enquire into the advisability of regulations for tlie manufacture of whiskey, in the interest of the consumers and of the public health.46 words
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Article38 1908-02-20 5 (Supplied by Renter.) Deprecation of the Agitation oi the Pacifists. London, 20th Feb.—Eighty Liberal Members of the House of Commons have signed a memorial to Sir Henry Campbell-Banner-man, the Premier, deprecating the agitation of the Pacifists.38 words
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Article27 1908-02-20 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Money for the Regicides’ Families. London, 20th Feb.—The merchants and shopkeepers of Lisbon have subscribed .£4,000 sterling for the families of the regicides-27 words
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Article202 1908-02-20 5 Mr. Lewis Harcourt, First Commissioner of Works, was unable to hold out to the deputation that waited upon him at tbe Office of Works on the27th ult. any hope that the Government will be able to apply public money for the preservation of Crosby Hall. Mr. Harcourt stated202 words
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Article354 1908-02-20 5 Proof was led before Lord Salvesen in an action of divorce by Matthew Cameron Stenhouse, detective and inspector of police, Singapore, Straits Settlements, now residing at 61 Torphichen Street, Edinburgh, against Elizabeth Geddes or Stenhouse, 22 Hayburn Crescent, Partick, Glasgow. The pursuer, in reply to Mr. A. A.354 words
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Article862 1908-02-20 5 A REFUGEE IN SINGAPORE An Alleged Request for Deportation. A telegram from Peking appeals iu the Chinese Mail, published at Hongkong, to tbe effect that a wire has been despatched by the Chinese Government to the Chinese Consul-General at Singapore instructing him to request the Governor862 words
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Article384 1908-02-20 5 The followiug information regarding mining and planting companies in Malaya is given in the London and China Express of the 3lBt ult Semantau Tin Mines. The "Semautan Tin Mines has beeu registered with a capital of j£50,000 iu .£1 shares to acquirers mining property kuown as Semantan, Pahang.384 words
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Article91 1908-02-20 5 A meeting of tbe Legislative Council will be held to-morrow (Friday) when a bill to amend tbe Stamp Ordinance, ltK>7, is to be read a first time. This measure is introduced on the representations of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce, and provides for tbe stamping of certain91 words
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Article81 1908-02-20 5 Arrived. Per s.s. Borneo, from London Mr. C. B. Colsod, Mr. C. J. Ruxtou, Miss E. Waite, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Johnson, Mr. D Ring, Mr. and Mrs. M. A- Allen, Mr. D. McFarlane, Mr. H. Furnival, Miss M. Sieuca. Departed. Per s.s. Borntu, for Singapore Mr. C.81 words
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Article76 1908-02-20 5 To-dat. 19lh Day of Ist Moou. P. C. C. Tennis Tournament. Matsuo’s Cinematograph, corner of Peuaug Road and Campbell Street, 7 p.m. and 9 pm. Japanese Acrobatic Show, Kuala Kangsar Road Theatre. 9 p.m. To-morrow 20th Day of Ist Moon. P. C. C. Tennis Tournament. Town Band, Esplanade, 676 words
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Article17 1908-02-20 5 German (Prims Ludwig) ...25tli Feb. English (Marmora) ...27th China Devanlta ...29th China (Kleift) ...3rd Mar.17 words
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Article18 1908-02-20 5 Last Quarter Feb. 25th O New Moon Mar. 3rd First Quarter 10th O Full Moon l^th18 words
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Article37 1908-02-20 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. OuTWAnna Homkwarok Marmara .<7 Feb. 1 Devanha 29 teb Malta 12 Mar. I Delta 14 Mar. Extra Service. OU*TARD3 HOMBWABDS 4 Mar. I Nubia 21 Marr Nore 'l7 I Manila 1 Apr.37 words
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Advertisement36 1908-02-20 5 Something Good. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is good when you first take cold; good when your cold is seated and your lungs are sere; good when you cannot sleep for coughing. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.36 words
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Advertisement134 1908-02-20 5 How a South African Merchant Warded off an Attack of Pneumonia. There is always cause for alarm when a severe cold is accompanied by pain in the chest Mr. H. L. Le Grange, who is manager of a store at Jansenville, C. C., believes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is better than134 words
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Advertisement551 1908-02-20 5 WANTED. rnwo COMPETENT COMPOSITORS, A, Apply to THE MANAGER. Straits E>ho Office NOTICK MR. GEOFFREY NORMAN SAVE has l osu admit tel a partner in our firm as from the 27th day of January, 1908 ADAMS ALLAN, Advocates Solicitors of the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements, 20-2 08 93551 words
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Article1098 1908-02-20 6 AN ENGLISHMAN IN THE FRENCH SERVICE. In Algeria an<l Tonquin. Readers of Ouida well remember the adventures of one of her heroes in the foreign legion. That was fiction, but the adventures of Mr. George Manington are drawn from actual life. Iu his book “A Soldier of1,098 words
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Article957 1908-02-20 6 i Mk. Adrian Ross writes in the World of the 7th ult.:— The year that is now beginning is one of f those curious arbitrary divisions of time that i occur to the extent of one in every four in i Russia and of ninety-Beven957 words
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Article121 1908-02-20 6 Pbnaito, 20th Fhbbuakt. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/3} 4 months' sight Bank •••2/4* M 8 Credit ...2/4§ 3 Documentary ...2/4* Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs 178} 3 days’ sight Private 175} Bombay, Diinand Bank 173| Monlmein, Demand Bank 178} 3 days' sight Private 175} Madras,121 words
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Article156 1908-02-20 6 Gold leaf $65.40 B. Pepper( W.Coast 31b5.5 or.) no stock White Pepper $18.25 tellers Trang Pepper 13.25 13.50 sales Clovis (picked) 30. —sales Mace 75. —sellers Mace Pickings 57. —buyers Nutmegs 110 b 23} C No. 1 5.30 sales Sugar 2 no stock Basket 3.50 buyers Tapioca Flour 1.80156 words
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Article186 1908-02-20 6 Penang, 20th February, 1908. Beef— ets. I Soup per catty 14 1 Roast 22 t Steaks 22 r Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 22 Ox Tail each 25 r Tongue 50 Feet 13 Heart 25 Liver per catty 30 > Pork Pork per catty 40 Pig’s186 words
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Article756 1908-02-20 6 o Number of i j 3 5 g Capital. Shares > j La«t Dividend. Name. JE -2 o issued. I 'S s' fc. S du p3 to o j _J or I*®* **®,000 *°-000 10 10 25 for year ending 31/3/071 Belat Tin MiningCof, Ltd. m (i 1907 300,000756 words
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Advertisement116 1908-02-20 6 MACK AY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY. KARTELL'S BRAWD7. dealers’ Champagne. WROUGHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINGS Lartfe Stock Always on ENwx4. ADAMSON, GILFILLAN CO., LTD. Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE JUST LANDED. O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., AGENTS FOR PENANG F. M. S. THE CELEBRATED j “S. B. A Co.” GIN IN RED CASES.116 words
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Article584 1908-02-20 7 i HOUSE OF A THOUSAND CRIMES. Secret Stairs and Hidden Rooms. At tbe closing stage of the Thaw trial some very sensational evidence was given. Mr. Anthony Comstock, President of tbt Society for the Suppression of Vice, gave evideuce. This was his first appearance ia the ca584 words
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Article118 1908-02-20 7 A story that will bear repeating is told of a recent dance in Calcutta to which the invitations were of a very catholic order. Young Hopeful” is seen ashing Miss Spin” for a dance or two, and after doing the necessary caligrapby at great pains on118 words
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Article173 1908-02-20 7 In an obituary in a Bucharest journal of the biiud Baroness von Ifranichfeld (nee Miriam Gardner, an English woman), who was called by the Queen of Koumania to aid her institute for the blind, a remarkable account is given of her activities in spite of her misfortune.173 words
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Advertisement980 1908-02-20 7 BAXTER Co.’s BEST NAVY CANVAS. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. PERFUMERY DAVID CORSAK SON’S WELL-KNOWN EXTRA NAVY CANVAS, No- 0. SANDII.ANDS. BUTTERY Co John Bazley White Bros.’ PORTLAND CEMENT, “LION BRAND.” Sandilands, Buttery Co., AGENTS. PENANG A F. M. 8. BURRELL Co.’s BOILED RAW LINSEED OILS, PAINTS A TURPENTINE TO BE HAD980 words
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Advertisement41 1908-02-20 7 Every Bottle Guaranteed. Tbia ia done with 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 your money will be refunded. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.41 words
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Advertisement779 1908-02-20 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha, U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Ccnsultation Free. RESIDING AT I\o. 2hi, Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. C, mth*. WERE AWARDED TIIK GOLD MEDAL AT THE EXHIBITION. AGENTS, PENANG: PATERSON, SIMONS Co., Ltd. IREYNELL’S) 1 I 11779 words
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