Straits Echo, 29 February 1908

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    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. 6. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, SATURDAY, 29th FEBRUARY:, 1908. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 49.
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      1090 1 TIANG LEE Co. SB o >'■4 7 <2 o DO >> CO CO CO m SOLE AGENTS. BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Hongkong Shanghai Australia and China. Banking Corporation. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. -C1,200,000 1,475.000 -C1,200,000 Paid up Capital Reserve Fund K«eerve Liability of Proprietors Iload Office: HA'ITON COURT. THREADNEEDLE
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      31 1 «C r«e Li■ttl as 4 SAY*' “O as DC s o a_ ao <30 \THF0AI NIPPON BR^WTRY/ Vfo, CPLlD /4 Yvvs s tokyc.japam. X&«mSV^ -c TIANC LEt A Co Sole Ageau.
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    China's Next Emperor.
    234 2 Serious Difficulties Feared. Speaking iu reference to the position in China Mr. Takenoahi, a member of the Japanese Diet, said receutlv that the great question now beginning to agitate China is the nomination of a successor to the Throne. Each of the princely families is putting forward
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    The Shady Side of Life.
    231 2 Mon of Well-known Towkaj Before the Magistrate. The Singapore police made a raid on Sunday night at No. 03. Almeida Street, and arrested seven meu on a charge of gambling in a common gatmug house One of them, according to t tie Shaits Timer, Tan
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    British Protection.
    412 2 U*Ki-Shing Released. A special wne (nun >g, dated Feb. 25tn, to the Sin(jai>o>e F>ee l re s state* that the alleged rebel U-Ki-Stiiug has been released, the appeal being upheld. [The appeal against, the judgmeut of the Puisne Judge who upheld ibe decision of the Magistrate in the
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      133 2 How a South African Merchant Warded off an Attack of Pneumonia. There is always cause for alarm when a severe cold is accompanied by paiu in the chest. Mr. K. L. he Grauite, who is manager of a store at Jauseuville, C. 0., believes Chamlierlaiu’s Cough lieinedv is better than
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      783 2 Every Bottle Guaranteed. This is 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 Ageuts. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. ■\T OTICE is hereby giveu in accordance
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      1514 2 T H E A “DELIGHTFUL COMPANION,” j PIANO.” CALL AND SEE IT, HEAR IT PLAYED. 0., 1 TD. THE ROBINSON PIANO C” L I Cheap Week End Excursions to Selangor. First class return tickets will be granted pe r S 8 Kistna,” timed to leave Penang for Port Swettenham every
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    54 3 Vtgst's t'r out Ayeal* Due Persia Colombo S K A Co 4'b Mar. P. Alice Colombo B M ACo. 4 b A u «t i ia -ioeapore 3 K A Co 8-h fjigbtiiiu^ Calcutta A A Co 14 b Malta Colombo 0 A< *o. 12 h Ltaraoba Jolombo
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    SAILINGS.
    40 3 1 t-nnelf 1 For »,**191 f> IVisia >iOL>a pine S.FC.& 'o. Alar. P. Alice S'Ugapot e i..M ACo. Au-t! ia Colombo S.K A«J«. Li^l'ioiog lloO^knDf V A A Co. M Ita Sia^apoie \.G ACo. Devaoba Singapore A O ACo
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      ARRIVALS.
      138 3 De Kock Dut. sB. 335. Visuiau, 27th Feb., I) li, 26th Feb (Jen —-H. L. A Co. Devanha, Br. s.s 4 785, Hide. 28:h Feb, Shanghai, 18th Feb-, Gen —A. G. A Co. Jeseric, Hr. s.s., 3,114, Thomson, 29th Feb, Singapore, 27th Feb., Gon.— H L A Co. Saxonia.
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      DEPARTURES,
      75 3 29th February. JauA NicoU. for Tongkah, Kopali, Kenong, Victoria Pouit, Mergui aud Taroy. Ban Whatt Sf‘on, for Langkat. 1 Cornelia, for Teluk Anson. Nam Sony, for Calcutta. Kistm, for Port Swelteuhain A Singapore. I Tony Chay Un. for Pauukor--1 D Koik, for Deli aud Laugsa. j Hebe, for Deli.
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      MAILS CLOSE.
      124 3 For Tougkah —Per Sappho, 2ud proximo, 1 p.m. Trane —Per Deli, 2 «d proximo, 1 p.m. Tongkah—Per Avagyee, 2ud proximo, 1 p in. Batu Bthra —Per Sree, Banka, 2nd proximo, 1 p m P.uvkalan Brandau—Per Petrel, 2nd proximo, 1 p m. Smeapore A Hongkong—Per Kum Nang, 2ud prox'tno.
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    153 3 Per P. and O. «s. Himalaya, connecting with the steamer M lit at Colombo, due at Penaug ou the I2itl March To I'enang (from Lomlou, Feb. 14) Miss M. Young (from Miraeilles, Feb. 21) Mr. aud Mis. J. Trump. To Singapore (from London) Mr. W, C.
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    Passengers for Home.
    220 3 Per s.a. Demnha. 29th February, 190 b, Mr. Gordon Brown, Mr. Sperling. Per b.b. De ta. 14th March, 1908, Mrs. J. D. H'trh*»t, Mr. aud Mrs. Baxendale and infant, Mr. Barrett, Mr., Shearer, Mr. R. L. Huaon. Per B.b. Nibia, 20th March. 1908, Mrs. Pnttß, child aud
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      1034 3 P. 0. Steam Navigation Coy. Kxpe«ftM .trrlvals and Bcpartures. Mail Service. Outward Mar. 12 Mutta connecting with Himalaya Homeward THROUGH STEAMER Mar. 27 s.s. Marmora (calling at Bombav). FARES BY MAIL STEAMERS. 1st Class Sod Class To London by 8ea £66 £44 To Marseilles or Gibraltar £61-12... £41-16 EXTRA STEAMERS
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      347 3 (SHIPPING.) HAMBURG-AM ERIKA LINE. PASSENGER SERVICE. By the uew steamers, Rheicania,” Habsburo,’’ Hoh■nstacfen.” These steamers offer to the public the highest comfort yet attained in Oceau Travelling. Thev 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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    The Straits Echo
    93 4 Justice satisfies everybody and justice alene Emerstn. Published dally (except bacdays.l CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL $24 per annum OUTSTATIoNS Postage Extra MAIL EDITION (Post Free) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343 y.H— All business communications should be addressed to
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    PORTUGAL.
    697 4 Seldom has greater pathos marked the first official speech of a monarch than the one in which Manuel II, the boy-King of Portugal, addressed the first Council of State under his rule. The Portuguese Council, it will be remembered, met on February 3rd and King Manuel II iu his
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    The Most Popular Man in the Straits and the F. M. S.
    707 4 The following list gives tbe state of the poll in the Echo's Most Popular Man Competition up to 3 p.m. to-day. Mr. Foo Cboo Cboon is still at tbe top of tbe poll, and Mr. Kbaw Joo Tok.
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    Church Services.
    157 4 OUINQUAGEBIMA SUNDAY. Ist March. St. George's Church. 8 a in—Matins (No organ). 8- a.m.—Holy Communion (Plain). 9- ain —Holy Communion (Cliiuese). 5 pm—Bunday School. 6 p.m—Evensong and Sermon. St. Mark’s Church. Butterworth. 9 a m.—Holy Communion. Methodist Episcopal English Church. 74, Maxwell Road. 8 30 a.m.—Morning Service. 9-15
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    558 4 The following business in tin has been lone to-day:— Singapore Straits Trading Co buyers, no sellers Penang Eastern Smelting Co., > buvers, no sellers Peuang Tin Exchange, 25 tons at 65 Straits Trading Co.. 25 65J T0ta1...50 tons. Tin is quoted in London to-day at
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Home Politics.
      699 4 (Supplied by Reuter.yj .Scotch Land Values Bill. London, 28ch Feb.—Tne House of Com inons has passed the third reading of tU Scotch Laud Values Bill. :In the Kings speech at the opening of Parliament on the 29th January in n following passage ‘‘The Bills relating to Scottish Laud
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      Asiatic Immigration.
      57 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) (anadian Regulations Amended. London, 29th February— The Canadian re/ulatious with regard to immigrants have heeu amended to apply to immigrants arriving at landpoints as well as seaports, hence the two Japanese who were arrested in Vancouver and detained by the authorities, according to Reuter’s wire
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      Morocco.
      37 4 (Supplied, by Reuter.) To Finally Crush the Tribes. London, 29rb Feb.—The French Governuient is sending heavy reinforcements to M >rocco as it considers it necessary to strike a heavy blow and finally to crush the tribes
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      Persia.
      60 4 {Supplied by Reuter.) liiHuccesafui Attempt on the Shah> Life. Loudon, 2Pth Feb.—Reuter’s correspoueut at ieberau states that two bombs were r wu roof of the Shah’s motor car mg three outriders and wounding the cbaffeur and twentj others. The Shah, however, was not in the motor car but occupied
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      251 4 MATSUO’S JAPANESE CINEMATOGRAPH. Grand Change.' Programme. NEW PICTURES! NEW PICTURES!! TO-NIGHTTTT Location:— Corner of Campbell Street and Penang Road. WE ARE GIVING EVERY N TWO PERFORMANCES GHT. First show from 7 to S-30 p in. Second show from D to 11*30 p.m. Reserved Seat 1st Clasts 2nd Class 3rd Class
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    The Police Courts.
    2859 5 (Before Mr. Wo'Jerstan )l»,ji Mahomed Quah*im AI Sailany vs. Muniatta. Yesterday afternoon the above action, which was for tbe recovery of money due on a pro-note, was tried iu tbe Couit of Requests. The defendant is a Hindu married womau living apart from her husbaud. The case
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    Singapore Notes.
    987 5 {From Our Own Correspondent.) We-inesdav. 26 h Feb. Japanese Training Squadron. The Japanese training cruisers ltsukuthinia. Hasliidate and Matsushima, under the command of Admiral M Yosbimatsu, have arrived from Saigon and are expected to leave for Penang on Friday. The Admiral landed on Monday and paid a visit
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    Anglo-Chinese School.
    408 5 Animal Prize-Giving. Thb annual pri p-giviug of the Anglo. Chinese School took place yestnrdav at the Anglo Chinese School iu Maxwell R All the boys were present aud a number of ex-pupils of the school also attended. The Headmaster said that, as he was twine away, he wanted
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    Penang Cricket Club.
    114 5 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Followiug were the results of the tie* played Yesterday Ltdi*#' D üble Handicap. (Final) Mrs. Hendry ami Mrs. Auderson beat Mrs. Wright-Motion aud Miss Martiu, ij—4; 6 3 Double Handicap Final", t W. S. Dunn and W. S. Goldie bent. H. C. Sel*s and
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    Passengers.
    84 5 Arrivid. Phi- ss. Devanha, from Singapore Mr. T. H Dale, Brother Symphorian and lusp. and Mrs. Dooley. Departed. Per s.s. Perak, for Deli Mr. C. D. Mat bewsou. Per s.s. Omavere, for Singapore Madam Rpgina Pogoieloki Per s.s Devanha. for Colombo: Mr A. Glennie, Mrs Khaw Sim B*e, Mr
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    FIXTURES.
    79 5 To-day 28th Dav ot Ist Moon. Crick*» P. R. C. v*. C. R- C-. t. k. C Ground. Matsuo’s Cinematograph, corner of Penang Road and Camphe'l Str***. 7 p.m and 9 p.m. Gtand Change of Programme. Japanese Acrobatic Snow. Ku«l>* Kangsa* Road Theatre. 9 p.iu. Grand Change of Programme.
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    MAILS DUE.
    17 5 Cbiua {Kleih ...3rd Mar. German (Prinzess Alice) „.4th English Mi ft) ...12th China iDe/«j ...I4tb
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    39 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. OliTWAKItS HoMKWAUKK. Mill hi 12 Mar. I Delta 11 Mar. De van ha kti 1 Marmora 27 Exlra Service. Outward* Homkwardh Peru 4 Mar. j X‘bia 21 Mar. Nore 17 I Manila 4 Apr.
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      259 5 SECOND-HAND LANCASHIRE BOI.LRS FOR SALE. 3) ft. x 7 fr. x 120-lbg. Lancashire J B;nl*irB, iu go<»d working order, with cuirent Boiler cei titiea'es, will sell cheap. Apply. BOILERS.” 29 2 08 104 e/<* >trait* E'ho. For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. r Bs. Hong Wan I, Captain Q KiugI
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    Where Cupid is Always Busy.
    1123 6 If you want to know where Cupid fiuds it easiest to empty his quiver, go to Trowmart Inu. Trowmart Inu has been described as tbe n,ost successful matrimonial institution in the world. It is a p>*rpetual delight to the people who are seeking to solve
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    The Ever Inconstant Deep.
    467 6 (By a Banker.) Mightier aud yet ever mightier, their eagle-speed ever augmenting, and the ornate uiaguificeuce and regal splendour of their appoiutments surpassing almost anything uow attempted in the most palatial of modern buildings, the great floating palaces, or rather cities—for their population numbers several thousands—of
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    Inter-Colonial Empire Day Rifle Competition.
    367 6 To be Shot on May 24, We have mu>-b pleisure iu drawiug the attention of our Volunteers to the following particulars of an inter-colonial rifle com* pe ition inaugurated by the Over-Seas Edition of the Loudon Daily Mail The Over-Seas Edition of the Daily Mail
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    EXCHANGE.
    115 6 Pinaho, 29th Febkuakt. (By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/3 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4 3 Credit ...2/4-fig 3 Documentary ...2/4$ Calcutta, Demand Bank Its. 1731 3 days’ sight Private 1751 Bombay, Demand Bank 173 Moulmein, Demand Bank 1714 3 days’ sight Private 175| Madras, Demand
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    PRODUCE.
    171 6 Gold leaf 805.40 B. Pepper( YV.Coast 31b5.5 oz.) no stock White Pepper 818 50 sellers Trang Pepper 13| sales Cloves (picked) 32. —buyers Mace 75. —sellers Mace Pickings 57. —buyers Nutmegs 110 s 24 —buyers No. 1 5.30 sales Sugar < 2 no stock Basket 3.50 buyers Tapioca Flour
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    MARKET PRICES.
    191 6 Pbna.no, 29th February, 1908, Beef— cts. Soup per catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 0 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 50 Feet 15 l Heart 30 Liver per catty 30 POEK Pork per catty 42 r Pig’s Head 22 Feet
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    SHARES.
    1008 6 Number of Shares issued. a 1 > Last Dividend. oo 2L Name. 3 30,000 j 10 22.500 10 60,000 I 10 5.500 10 350.000 I I 71.200 I 1 30.000 I 1 40,000 10 12,000 1 10 60,000 1 1 90,000 1 9.900 10 120,000 40,000 600,000 100.000 80,000
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      62 6 l*ncu nionia. Old people and tlise who hive weak iiogB cannot lie too caiefnl iu uuardiuv against this disuse. Pneumonia a I wavs results from a cold or an attack ot influenza, autl can be prevented v the timely use of diumberlam'* Cou K h Remedy. We have as ■*hmnt
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      111 6 1 HACKAY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY. KARTELL'S BRANDT. G/es/ers' Champagne. Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS. BUTTERY Co., AGENTS FOB PF.NANO F. M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASKS. Sandilands, Buttery <£ Cn WROUCHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINGS. Large Stock Always on Hand. ADAMSON, GILFILLAN CO., LTD.
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    Municipal Commission.
    798 7 Official Minutes. Mmutos ot a meetiug of the Municipal Commissioner* held on Thursday, the pfth Febiuary, 1908 Present. F. J. Hallifax, E'q. (President). Quab Beng Kee, Ei»q. L H. Claytou. E-q. Lim Eu Toll, Esq. J. W. Hallifax, Esq. Absent. Dr. P. Locke. 1. Ihe uimuies of the
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      868 7 BAXTER Co.’s BEST NAVY CANVAS. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. DAVID CORSAR SON S WELL-KNOWN EXTRA NAVY CANVAS, No. 0. SANDII.ANDS. RIITTERY Co INSURANCES. General Accident Fire and Life Assurance Corporation, Ltd. Commercial Union A Company, Ltd ranee John Bazley White Bros.’ PORTLAND CEMENT, “LION BRAND” Sandilands, Buttery Co,, AGENTS. PENANG A
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      126 7 Pneumonia. Old people him! tie se who have weak luucs cannot be too careful iu guarding against this disease. Pneumonia always resubs from a cold or ati attack of influenza, andean be prevented i>y the timely use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. We have as vet I»» hear of an attack
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      799 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha. U.S.A JLLt!* Charges Moderate, Ccnsultation Free. EKSIOIN'J AT A to. 21a Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 mths. UPTON’S TEAS WERE AWARDED THE GOLD MEDAL AT THE PARIS EXHIBITION. AGENTS, PENANG: PATERSON, SIMONS Co.,
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    Capt. Light, the Founder of Penang.
    1475 9 A PIONEER OF EMPIRE. A Romance of Indian History. (From the Standard of Jan HI TO THE EDITOR OF THE ST A HrAIU'.” Sir, In your most interesting article ou the little Malayan State of Kedali. in yesterday’» issue, you refer to the historic
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    Opium and Alcohol.
    452 9 In a refereuce to Dr. Giles’s receut arti- 1 cle in the Ninetieth Century ou the use < of wine and spirit amongst the Chinese in former days, a Madras journal makes these observations Some of the old poets iu Cbiua, uot to speak of the Emperors
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    MUNICIPAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR JANUARY, 1908.
    2729 9 Meetings, 1. Ordinary Meetings of the Commissioners were held on the 2nd and 23rd of the month. ►Staff. 2. Mr. O. V. Thomas, Municipal Electrical Engineer, was granted 3 mouths’ leave on full pay to lie followed by 5 months’ on half pay, and
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    YOUR WHITE FACE IN THE GLASS, ANAEMIC GIRL, SHOWS YOUR NEED OF BLOOD.
    657 9 Pal* Girls ark Madk Rosy, Weak GihLs auk Made Strong, uy Dr W lliams’ Pink Pills. Head thk Case of this Girl in L L’RMA. A» «3 nia—weak watery blood—is a dan* .re ous ailment. Wlien neglected
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      32 9 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Absolutely Harmless. Every mother should know that Chamberlain's Cough Kerned v is pe-fectlv safe for children to take as it contains nothing harmful. The George Town Dispensary Wholesale Agent*.
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      37 9 Something Good. Charaherlaio’s Cong*' R<-iii<-dv in good when v<»u fi ■'■M t»k** cold good wlieu you» cold is seated aud y<*ur Jungs a»e sort*; good when v<>u cannot ste“p for coughing Tbe (George Towu dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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      41 9 “SRLI: J MN4 COOLING FOUNTAIN,” No 4‘J, Burmah oad, Penang r |'VJ meet, the wishes of our customer* JL we «re preoar in# r > different kinds of Ice Cienin and Ci^es. S >da Cieam, Biscuits and other refrtohincuts. < HK DAH, Manager,
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      848 10 NOW READY! “Ini Pantun Karang-Karangan.” NOTICE. riTHE uudersigntKl >eg to inform tbe public of Penang and the neighbouring NatiT® 2 I 1 1 1 A 1 f AM \T r»n a **a T r* r»Q I 1 P*J rCAItfl I -llVfi Contbnts Pantuu Dagang. Kunda Dirt. Puji Pujiau. Budi. Kasih.
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