Straits Echo, 25 March 1908

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    Masthead
    35 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, WEDNESDAY, 25th MARCH, 1908. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 70.
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      1097 1 GUINNESS'S STOUT. 1 3 a* r>j 2* zy i O rn A FI -o; <2 V SN N0 J* o *3iv s.ssva banks. Ohartered Bank of India, Hongkong Shanghai Australia and China. Banking Corporation. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. XI.200,000 XI,475,000 XI,200,000 Paid up Capital Reserve Fund Reserve Liability of Proprietor»*
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      25 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST, NQddIN 4 sT W Ipsl Pm I -z o> > CO S > o> m fi rOKTO TIAMQ LKE A
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    Europeans in the Tropics.
    1066 2 Annually in the but weather the question rtcurs to most Englishmen in the tropics, what on earth am I doing here At other times, under various circumstances, it come» to him, when worn out by work and unable to go home, when realisation of the dreams
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      91 2 llow Diphtheria id Contracted. One often bears!be expression, Mv child caught a sevete cold which developed into diphtheria,” when ibe tiutb was that the cold bad simply left the little oue particularly susceptible lo the wanderiug d plitbeiia germ. Wbeu Cbambe» lam’s Cough Remedy is given it not only cures
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      410 2 Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. This medicine is well known for its prompt cures of bowel complaint, wbicb is alwavs more or less prevalent at this season of the year. An attack of diarrhoea is liable to come on without warning, and if a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera
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      1524 2 T. RACHALS AUTOPIANO Enables you to play the piano in the most accomplished manner. No previous knowledge required. JUST THINK WHOT THIS IVlEflNS. You can perform the most difficult selections of music, in a manner that will at once surprise and delight you. Call and hear this Wonderful piano. Try
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    44 3 Veatelt Frntu Due S U*s>:i 3u*>z 'B Al ACo. 25tb Mar. Iievauha Jotutnbo G ACo. J6th Ku> Siok Singapore B &Co. 26tb S Mj*h»«rnhi» Kituhurg B M XCu. 27ili liiti S*» n 'wleu' ta ti&Co. 27tb Mau.ia Smgapoie 0 ACo. ord Apr.
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    SAILINGS.
    37 3 r n»et» For A-,ent* 1 Leo i#* Silebia Japiu B.M A Co. Mar. n»v:i nil:» A ft ACo Kui Siutf Calcutta B ACo. S«*ue^aiubia Japan K M.&Co. Lai Sang tiongkung B.&Co. Manila Colombo l.G ACo. Apr
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      118 3 Perak, Br. s* a., 258, Crichton, 24tb Mar., Deli, 23rd Mar., Geu.—E. S Co. f Ltd. Cornelia, Br. s.s., 140, Lingard, 241 h Mar., Teluk Anson, 23rd Mar., Gen—E. S. Co., Ltd. Sappho, Br. s.s., 32it, Upton, 24th Mar., Tongkab,23rd Mar., Geu.—A G-A Co. Petrel, Hr. s.s.. 124, Edwards,
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      DEPARTURES.
      43 3 25th March. Thongwa, for Negapatam and Madras. Jin Ho. for Teluk Anson. Hole Canton, for Laugsa, T. Seuiawe, Segli, Olebleb and Sabaug. Tong Chay Un, for Paugkor. Flying Fish, for Port Weld and Taipiug. Clan Macintosh, for Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy.
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      MAILS CLOSE.
      149 3 Fo» Singapore. China Japan—Per Devanha, to-morrow, 1) a m. Tongkab—Per Sappho, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Traug—Per Leong Hu, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Tongkab—Per Avagyee, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Deli—Per Perak, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Paugkalan Brandan —Per Petrel tomorrow, 1 p in. Batu Babra—Per Padang, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Asahau —Per Mary Austin,
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    414 3 Per P. and O. s.s. Mongolia, connecting with the steamer Devanha at Colombo, due at Penang on 26th March To Penang (from London, Feb. 28) Miss E. M. Siinco, Mrs. Gorman, Miss MacC&uley, Mr. K. Carswell, Mr. G. L. Bailey (from Marseilles, March 6) Mr. Loonhardt,
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      837 3 P.&O. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward THROUGH STEAMER. Mar. 27 s.s. Marmora (calling at Bombay). FARES BY MAIL STEAMERS. lit 01» Sod OtaM To Loudon by Sea £44 To Marseille» or Gibraltar £61-12... £41-16 EXTRA STEAMERS. Intermediate Service. WITH excellent accommodation for a limited number
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      368 3 (S HIPPIN O.) HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINE. PASSENGER SERVICE. By the new steamers, “Rhenania,” Habsburo,” Hoh enstacfen 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.
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    The Straits Echo.
    97 4 Justice satisfies everybody and justice alene.— Vmccsvn. KnbllahM dally (ex<vi>t »nml»v*.» IT TH CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penarg. PRICE DAILT LOriL f? 4 per annum OUTSTATIONS Kostaife Extra. MAIL RDITION (Poet Free) $l5 CABLE A DURESS Echo—Penang." Telephone No. 343. Jf.h.— All business communications
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    A “KNOTTY’’ PROBLEM.
    691 4 Air extraordinary state of affairs has arisen with regard to the Refreshment Room at Prai Railway Station and, unless some way is found to unravel this Gordian knot before the last day p of the present month, the travelling public who pass through Prai Railway Station will
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    The Most Popular Man in the Straits and the F. M. S.
    461 4 Mr. Foo Choo (’boon Leading Easily. The following list gives the state of the poll in the Echo's Most Popular Man Competition up to 3 p.m. to-day. Although Mr Foo Choo Cboon looks like winning easily, Mr. Lim
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    272 4 t The following business in tin has been 1 done to-day Penang Penang Tin Exchange, 12 tons at $71 85 Eastern SmeltiDg Co., 25 72 Straits/frading Co., 150 72* Siugapore Straits Trading Co., 100 72} Total.,.287-g tous. Tin is quoted in Loudou to-day at £143
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    SUPREME COURT.
    1123 4 )Hfi ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice Tliorntm Robbery and Volnutarily Causing Hurt. Yesterday afternoon On Ah Mok, a Chinaman, was arraigned < u the above charges. The defendant claimed to be tried he was not defended by counsel. A common jury was empanelled. The Sjlicitor Geucral brirliy narrated the
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    The Police Courts.
    194 4 (Before Mr. Wolferstau.) Tau Lin, a Chinaman, was this moruing given the opticu of a fine of $5O or 6 weeks’ K. I. for being in possession of a hypodermic syringe in house No. 40, Maiket Liue lu consequent of Sergeant Hawkius’ raid on premises No. 548.
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    Penang Golf Club.
    544 4 A General Meeting of the members of the Penang Golf Club was held yesterday afternoon. Among those present were the following gentlemen :—Messrs. Cecil Guinness, G. H. Stitt, D. A. M. Browu, D. Beatty, F. J. Hallifax, H. Welhani, the Rev. F. W. Haines, E. S. Haslam,
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      458 4 CENTRAL SALES ROOM. Important Auction Sales. On Thur., 26th March, 1908, AT 11 AM. AT 8, PENANG STREET. PENANG, All the Bentwood and Rattan Furniture, Bedsteads, Almeirahs, Wash Stands, Ac., Ac., &c., Ac. Usual Conditions ok Salk. Terms: Cash before delivery. CUNNINGHAM. CLARK A Co.. Licensed Auctioneers. NOTICE TO MARINERS.
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Germany.
      299 5 (Supplied ly Reuter.) liiielow’x Important Speech. London, 24», h March.— Prince Von Buelow, the Pruseiau Premier, did not deliver his intended important speech iu the Reichstag yesterday evening on account of tlie Press boycott. Duelow on Macedonia. London, 25th March.—The Press boycott of the Iteicbstag still continues, but the
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      The Pacific Fleet.
      57 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Will Visit Chinn. Loudon, ‘24th March.—lt is reported from Washington that China has invited the American Battleship Fleet to visit that country on its homeward journey. The Pacific fleet will touch at Yokohama on its homeward journey, and since an invitation has come from
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      Prince Kuni of Japan.
      54 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Visit to Gibraltar. London. 24th March —Princ® Ivuni of Japan, who was uutil reeeutly a guest of the King of Spain, paid a visit to Gibraltar, where he was eutertained to lunch bv the Governor and Commander-in-Chief, General Sir Frederick Forestier Walker. He
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      Korea.
      42 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) American Adviser Wounded. London, ‘24'h March.— A telegram from San Francisco states that two Koreans shot and wounded Mr. Stevens, the American Adviser iu Korea, on account of his pro-Japanese policy. Mr. Stevens shot one of his assailants.
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      The United States.
      54 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Severe Storm. Loudon, 24th March.—A telegram from N*»w Orleans states that a severe wind and rainstorm is raging in the states of Loui siana. Mississippi and Alabama, doing much damage to property and resulting in loss of life. Several small towns are reported to
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      Paris.
      49 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Company-Promoter Arrested. Loudon, 25ih March.—A sensation has fcem caused iu Paris by the arrest of the youug fiuaucier R >chette who brought out numerous compauies whose infitted shares were largely bought by the investing public who, it is stated, lost .£18.000,000 over his companies
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    Legislative Council.
    115 5 Kevotes. A meeting of the Legislative Council is to be held to-day (Wednesday 25th) at 2 30 p.m. The Orders of the Day include a motion for a revote of §282 748 unexpended votes for 1007 $8,222.8 unexpended Opium Commission vote; $11,300 unexpended Tanjong Pagar Buiial Ground vote;
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    Trade in Singapore.
    493 5 The outlook for trade at Singapore is distinctly gloomy at t>e present moment. At the beginning of 1007 the commercial position of the colouv wis far from satis, factory, and as the months progressed short periods of recovery were followed bv reac tions worse than the most
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    Taiping Notes.
    768 5 (From Our Ovm Correspondent Taiping, 23 r d March. The F.M.S. Art Club Exhibition. The Perak braucb of the F M 8 Art Club held tbeir annual exhibition at the School room in the barrack square on Saturday and i Sunday, the 21st anti 22ud. Ou the first
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    Penang Politics.
    856 5 Plea lor a Lieutenant-Governor and a Legislative Council. Iu another column, says ihe trait* Times of Saturday last, we publish a letter from a Penang coriespondeut complaining of the system under which Penang is represented—or unrepresented—in the Legislative C mucil Our correspondent points out the difficulty of finding
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    Municipal Commission.
    89 5 Following are the Agenda for to-morrow’s meeting of the Municipal Commission 1 Minutes of last meeting to be rea l and confirmed. 2. Anv special business the President tnav bring fo’-warJ 3 Questions. Petition for reduction of building f* e 5. Stables erected without permission iu Victoria Sticet.
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    Passengers.
    57 5 A KRIVBD. l*er s.B. Thong wi, from Singapore Dr McCliutock. H Oherrv, Chew (iii Pin, E. HoUoway, Holinberir, I) K Some ville, J. Somerville. A. II Soimett, P De Souzi and B. G J U’Z-nberg. Departed. Per g.<*. De Kock, for Deli Messrs. 0 G Van Hou f eu,
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    FIXTURES.
    81 5 To- DAT 23rd Day of 2ud Moon. Football :C. R. C- 01. N. U., 0. R. 0 Ground. Town Band, Esplauade, f> to 7 p.m. Matsuo's Cinematograph, corner of Penaug Road and Campliell Street. 7 p in. and p ui. Grand Chmye oj Programme. 1 O-MORROW 24th Day of
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    MAILS DUE.
    18 5 E'lglish f Devar.ha) ...2GMiMar China Marmora ..,27th China (Prim Ludwig) ...31st German (Y rlc> ...Ist Apr.
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    THE MOON.
    18 5 Last Quarter Mar. 25th O New Moon Apr. Ist First Quarter O Full Moou 1 yjrL
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    P. & O. SAILINGS
    38 5 P. O. SAILINGS Mail Service Outwards. H<»mkwaki»s Deoauha Mar. I Marmora :i7 Mar. Oceana 9 Apr. I Delhi 11 Apr. L*tra Service Outwards Homkwards Javan 31 Mir. I Man it a 3 Ape 14 4jj>- I Tinmen 17
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      30 5 Qouohad capsules contain only the purest East Indian Sandal wood oil and Kawa Kawa. The first dose quickly xemoves violent inflammatory symptoms, of 40 Eapsuled, at all dealers au« Chemists
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      32 5 Rheumatism. No eiternil application is equal to Chamberlain's Pain Balm for Rheumatism. Prompt relief follows its use. A trial will convince you of its superior merit. The (3*nr£e Town TJieponoirv*. Wholaaalu A\ssntu
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      506 5 GEORGE TOWN SALES ROOM. HY ORDER OF THE MORTGAANEK. TO HR SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, Or» Monday, 6th April, 1908. AT II A M., The following properly belouguig to MAHOMED BEEPER bunt DALBADALSAH MERItTAW. of Hutton Line, Penang, tbs Mortgages. IN THH COURTYARD OF LMAN'fi BUILDINGS. BEACH STREET, PEJUffG, L.OT
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  • Obituary
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    444 5 Obituary. (Supplied by Reuter.) Duke of Devonshire. London, 25th March.—The death is reported of the Duke of Devonshire at Caunes Widespread Regret. Loudon, 25th March. —The news of the death of the Duke of Devonshire has caused widespread regret and sympathy, especially iu Loudon social aud political circles. His heir
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    Successful Men’s Wives.
    684 6 Their Influence is a Help. Whether a man shall be made or marred iu marriage depends altogether on his choice of a wife. Man and woman are like two shells of the oyster—they were made for eacli other. Many men who are really marriage-made think they are
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    Votes for Actresses.
    447 6 MISS CECILY HAMILTON. Dramatist as Suffragist. Miss Cecily Hamilton, the author of Miss Lena Ashwell’s new play, Diana of Dobson’s,” appeared recently before the Actors’ Association in the role of an ardent woman Suffragist. Before delivering her lecture Miss Hamilton coufessed to a press repieseutative that, although
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    Baronet Renounces Title.
    227 6 Wealthy British Aristocrat Becomes a Plain Mr.” Sir Emile Arthur Cowel-Stepuey, Bart., of Ascot, Berks, aud Llanelly, Carmarthen, has no great regard for titles. He has renounced his own, and prefers to be known as plaiu A. C. Stepuey. It was iu democratic America that Sir Emile
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    A Policeman’s Error.
    208 6 The lessons of Kopeuick have not gone unheeded A passer-by went up to a policeman on duty iu the Berlin suburb of Halen>ee, and, in au awesome whisper, drew his ittention to the fact, real or alleged, that in elderly gentleman who was at the moment, crossing
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    The Unrest in Hayti.
    114 6 A telegram from Port au Prince, says tbe Daily Mail, tbe capital of Hayti, states that while leaving tbe residence of President Alexis a stone was thrown at the British aide-de-camp. Tbe official informed th 3 British Consul, Mr. Arthur G ausittart, who complained to tbe
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    EXCHANGE.
    120 6 I’inano, 25th March (By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Sink ...2/31 <* months’ flight Bank ...2 4^ 3 Credit ...2/4 -X 3 Documentary ...2/4$ Calcutta, Demand Bank Its 171 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Bombay, Demand Bank 173 J Moulmein, Demand Bant 171$ 3 days’ sight Pnv.u-
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    PRODUCE.
    179 6 Gold leaf $65.40 B. Pepper( W.Coast Jibs.s oz.) no stuck White Pepper 318 50 sellers Trang Pepper 13. —buyers Cloves (picked) 31. —buyers Mace 75. —sellers Mace Picking!. 57. —buyers Nutmegs 110 s 23 —buyers No. 1 5.30 sales Sugar < 2 no stock Basket 3.52$ sales Tapioca Flour
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    MARKET PRICES.
    200 6 Pbnano, 25th March, 1908. Bbef— cts. Soup per catty 14 Roast 22 i Steaks 22 Stew or Curry Meat 16 i Rump Steak 22 Ox Tail each 30 i Tongue 50 f Feet 15 Heart 30 Liver per catty 30 Pork— Pork per catty 32 > Pig’8 Head
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    SHARES.
    1122 6 o jjj 1 q. I o z Number of "j D 5 2 Capital. Shares > -3 Last Dividend. Name. 2 j» 'Z s i; (g c* s j: J I A Minings 1903 5 300,1*00 30.000 10 10 25 for year ending 31/3/07 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd.
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      36 6 l)r. Boss of introduced UouoKiin in the treatment of the most painful of diseases to which mankind is liable. It is betterisafer and more effective than other preparation)* of CopAiha, <’ul«d>s or plain S mdalv’Ao.l oil
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      75 6 Cbc Society or Motor Manufacturers and Craders. ltd. or the fret b it ton, cncou e mtnt ana development the Automotive industry. The Society has organised a TRADE INFORMATION DEPARTMENT which will be pleased, without fee, to direct enquirers to the Traders who can best supply their needs, whether for
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      109 6 MACKAY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY. KARTELL'S BRANDY. Cleslers’ Champagne. Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co.. AGENTS FOR PEN A NO F. M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. WROUCHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINCS. Large stock Always on Stand. ADAMSON, GILFILLAN CO., LTD. NOW IN STOCK.
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    The Wizard of the East.
    671 7 CHINA’S FINANCIAL PILOT. Sir R. Hart. The rulers of China, writes the Reader. have had a good irany foreigners in the service since the kinsmen of Marco Polo, the Venetian, went to the court of the Mongol Khan but it may be doubted if ever
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    Male Beauty.
    233 7 We dealt the other day, says the Globe, with Happiness, asking What is bappiness?” as Lord James of Hereford might ask,” What is whisky?’’and we came to the conclusion that there was no definite standard of happiness. Similarly, there is no definite standard of male beauty. Our fathers
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      880 7 BAXTER Co.’s BEST NAVY CANVAS. SANDIUNDS. BUTTERY Co. INSURANCES. RANEEGUNGE STOUEWARE. General Accident Fire and Life Assurance Corporation, Ltd. Commercial Union Assurance Company, Ltd. DAVID CORSAR SON’S WELL-KNOWN EXTRA NAVY CANVAS, No. 0. SiNIIIUNDS. BUTTERY Co 'll J E have l**n appointed Agents for W i be above Company for
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      45 7 Dangers of Influenza. The great danger from influenza is of its resulting in pueuinouia. This can be obriated by using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. it not only cures influenza but counteracts any tendency of the disease towards pneumonia '1 he (Jeotgo '[Wn T'i^itOiis u'y, Wholaaala Agents
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      905 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha, U.S.A. JUST RECEIVED. THE DISPENSARY, PHARMACEUTICAL DISPENSING CHEMISTS. Charges Moderate, Ccnsultation Free. EBSIDINO AT No. 21a, Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 mtha. UPTON'S TEAS WERE AWARDED THE GOLD MEDAL AT THE PARIS EXHIBITION.
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