Straits Echo, 8 April 1908

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    34 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 0. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, APRIL, 1908. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 82.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      1074 1 TIANQ LEE Co. s t J|, ir^\ SOLE AGENTS. BASS’S ALE BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. XI.200,000 XI.475.000 XI.200.000 Paul up Capital Reserve Fund Reserve Liability of Proprietors Head Office HATTON COURT, THREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON. Agencies and Branches. Bombay Bangkok Batavia Calcutta Colombo
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      23 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. HOddlN ME® vT V Oi > 3 CO <s >v /OKTO TIAMQ LEE A Oo.. Salt 4|it<«.
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    The Rule of the Road.
    1269 2 “Arcana” writes in the tiinqapore Free Pret <•: At a cursory glance my beading may seem misleading, for the article has nothing to do with the time-honoured adage—“ The Rule of the Road goes by contraries quite, for as you go bowling along, it you
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      39 2 CJct a Bottle To-day. Colic, paius in the stomach, ami diarrhoea are not only painful, but may indicate a Serious disorder. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera aud Diarrhoea Keine >y re.ieves promptly anil cures permanently. ']'be George Town Dispensary. Wholesale Agents.
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      251 2 Accidents Will Happen in the Best Regulated Families. The average home is frequently in need of a good liniment, as accidents will happen and slight ailmenis appear when least expected. For a cut or bruise, a burn or scald. Chamberlain’s Paiu Balm is excellent. It is also good for sprains
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      1221 2 PRESENT and P.&.ST. i.»*i jf&l >■* SI k’JSTXER LO.\1 0.\ The NEW way of playing the piano: MEANS PLEASURE. The OLD way Hard Work. See and hear the i RflCHILS AUT8-PIAN0I and be convinced. THE ROBINSON PIANO I I Co., Ltd." .j MATSUO’S JAFANUSE CIEEMATOQEAFH. NOAH JOHAN, PHOTOGRAPHERS, 307, I'hulia
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    VESSELS EXPECTED
    41 3 Vt ssi'a From A iff n! Due Oceana Colombo VGACo. 8»b Apr. Delhi Sine pore G ACo. I"*b Dnouvun finudou 3 B A Go. 112* li P Alien •Sionnpore B.M.ACo. 4tb Priu z Kite Ft iedrich Colombo B.M.ACo. I5tb
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    SAILINGS.
    35 3 1 Ye$iel» For Agent* Ijtat a OcPilllA A a *.f!o. Apr. I)e!bi Bombay A .G 'o. Rffltuvnil 8 R ACn. P. A!i>’« Colombo B.M.&Co. Prii'Z E to i Ft iediicb Singapore ,B il 4Co.
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      44 3 Tara, Br. s.s., 3.651, Acheson, Bth Apr., Singapore, 6th Apr., Gen. —H. L. Co. Seneuambia. Ger. s.s., 2,383, Ekhorn, 7th Apr., Suez, 18th Mar., Gen.—B. M. A Co. Janet Nicoll, Br. s.s, 474, Bell, 7th Apr., Tavov, 3rd Apr., Gen.—E. S. Co Ltd.'
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      DEPARTURES.
      52 3 Bth April. Tara, tor Mega pat am and Madras. Sree Banka, for Batu Bahra. Padang, for Batu Bahra. Vidar, for Teluk Anson. Cheang Chew, for Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. So[fond, for Raugoou. Tony Chay Un, for Pangkor. Flying Fish, for Port Weld and Taipiug. Oceana, for Singapore, China
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      MAILS CLOSE.
      248 3 For Port Swetteuham and Malacca —Per Cornelia, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Asahau—Per Mary Austin, to-morrow, 1 pm. Deli—Per Perak, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Pangkalan Braudan—Per Petrel, tomorrow, 1 pm. Trani—Per Leong Ho, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Singapore and Hongkong—Per C. Apcar, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Langsa, T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh and Sab.ing—Per
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    328 3 For P. and 0. 88. India, connecting with •he steamer Oceana at Colombo, doe at Peuang to-day To Penang (from London, Mar. 13) Mrs. W. K. Smith and child, Mr. A. H. O r; (from Marseilles, Mar. 20) Mr. and Mrs C. Pearse, Miss M. Pierce.
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      732 3 P.&O. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward. (calling at Bombay). FAKES BY MAIL STEAMERS. lit Gina* 8ud Glam l’o London by Sea £66 £44 l'o MsrKpilln* «r Oib’nltsr £61-12.., £41-16 EXTRA STEAMERS Intermediate Service. WITH excellent accommodation for limitad number of paeaengors. Outward. ft Sumatra 14
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      298 3 (S HIPPING HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINE. •PASSENGER SERVICE. By the new steamers, Rhenania,” Habsburu,” Hoh ■nstauebn.” 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. Doctor
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    PENANG TURF CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING, 1908.
    946 4 Tuesday, the 28th July, Thursday, the 30th July, and Saturday, the Ist August, 1908. PROPOSED PROGRAMME To be considered and if approved to be passed at a General Meeting to be called for the purpose. NOTICE.—No amendments to this Programme will be considered unless
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    The Straits Echo.
    97 4 Justice satisfies everybody aud justice alene— Kmcrtm, Published dally (except Knrulaye.) *T THS CRITERION PRESS, Lid., No. 226—232, Beach Street. Penary. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL >24 per annum OUTSTATIONB Poet Age Kxtra. MAI I. KDITION (Poet Free) >l5 OABLR ADDRESS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343 H.H.— All business communication*
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    THE POLITICAL SITUATION.
    625 4 It is evident from Reuter’s wire today that there is a marked tendency at the present moment to regard the politi- cal situation as critical. The new session is but ten weeks old and already the Government is plunged in the very heart of the fiercest political
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    The Most Popular Man in the Straits and the F. M. S.
    471 4 Mr. Foo Llioo Choon 3,309 Votes Ahead. The followiug list gives the state of the poll iu the Echo's Most Popular Man Competition up to 3p m. to-day. Only a dozen more votes have arrived for Mr. Foo
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    329 4 The following business iu tin has been done to-day > Penang 1 Straits Trading Co., buyers, no sellers 5 Penang Tin Excbauge, 25 tons at 71 Eastern Smelting Co.,125 71 1 i Singapore: Straits Trading Co., 75 71 i r r Total...225 tons. Tin is
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    SUPREME COURT.
    1904 4 THE ASSIZES. 1 (Before Mr Justice Fisher.) Forgery and Perjury. An Extraordinary Story Yesterday afteruoou K-twaua Mana Suit liana Mally Rowther was arraigned on tbe charges of forgery and perjury. Long before the proceedings began, tbe Court was crowded with members of the Tamil community. The complainant and
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      250 4 Entries Close at noon on Thursday, lGtli July, 190S (except for Race 8, Ihird Day); Handicaps for First Day will be published on or before Monday, 2Uth July, 1908. A penalty of 7 lbs is incurred iu a. h indie ip by the wiuuer of any race run subsequent to
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      28 4 The first violent inflammatory gjmptoB* quickly disappear after treatnieut with R 1 del’s (iiuiosau Capsules. No better prep*' ratiou now ou tbe market. Certified h* the leading specialists.
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Home Politics.
      88 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Political Situation. London, Bth April.—All the London pa porn contain leading articles on the political situation, which is recognised as marking a delinite break with the past. '1 he Kings uufoituuat* absence abroad is deplored as seriously dislnratiug the work of the Government. They
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      Lords Crewe and Tweedmouth.
      51 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) K. G. and K. T. London, 8»h April —The Earl of Crewe has been made a Ivuight of the Garter in succession to tbe late Duke of Devonshire, and Baron Tweed mouth a Knight of the Thistle in succession to the late Maiquis
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      Mukden.
      128 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) America and Japan. Loudou, 7th March.—A telegram from New York states that four Japanese entered the American Consulate at Mukden and attacked the native st.»>ff, apparently from private spite. The Consul summoned the Chinese police and the Japanese were arrested and conveyed to the Japanese Consulate.
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      The French Chamber.
      50 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Vole of Confidence in the Government. London. Bth April —The French Chamber, by 340 votes to 100, passed a vote of confidence in the Government as a result of the interpellation of M- Jaures, the Socialist leader, attacking the general policy of the Government.
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      The Cape Elections.
      70 5 (Supplied by Reuter t A Record Majority. Loudon, B r b, April—lt is reported from tbe Bond that the Ministry at the Cape Elections has secured tbe record majority of 31, aud gained lit seats. [Cape Colony is uuder responsible Government. There is a Governor appointed by
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      Lisbon.
      47 5 (Supjdied by Reuter.) HeriouN Rioting London, 8th April.—Serious liotiug took place at Lisbou during the elections. The troops were called out and six rioters were killed aud fifty wounded. Situation Quieter. London, 8th April.—Lisbon has resumed j its normal appeaniuce after tho arrest of 500 undesirables.
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      British Trade.
      44 5 (Supplied »y Reuter.) Increase in March Import* and Export*. London, Cob April.—The returns of the Imports and Exports for March show a decrease in the imports of JE5.625.002 aud in the exports of JE1.829,610. compared with the corresponding period of last year.
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      The United States
      46 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) New Labour Party. Londou, Bth April.—The new Labour l’arty which has been formed in the United States will hold a Convention on the Ist of August next, to arrange for candidates for the elections, including the election to the Presidency.
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      Russia.
      38 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Proponed New Shipping Service. London, 7th April.—The Budget subcommittee of the Duma is considering an application from the volunteer Heet for a subsidy to establish services between Vladivostock and Shanghai aud Vludivostock aud Kamschatka.
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    The Police Courts.
    818 5 (Before Mr. Scott.) The Manager of the Penang Coach Building Co. at Hutton Lane, was this morning summonsed by Mr. Elton Bell, the Municipal Veterinary Surgeon, for cruelty lo auiuials by keeping his aged black mare in a filthy and neglected condition. The defendant pleaded not guilty
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    Twenty-five Years of Straits History.
    1587 5 1882 to 1907. |i I r By Southern Cro'8 (Continuedfrom Monday's issue On June 1st, 1883 telephonic communication was opene 1 beiw.en Singapore and 1 Jobore a cable being laid under the" Old i Straits or Selat Tehran as that water divid- mg Singapore from
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    Dr. Lim Boon Keng Married.
    87 5 We hear tint Dr. Lim Bmu the well-known ex Queen’s Scholar, was married ou Saturday at Amoy to Miss Grace Y'U, younger sister of Dr S C Yin of Singapore D and M s. Li n Boon Keng return to the Straits Settlements about the
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    Municipal Commission.
    155 5 Following are the Agenda for to-morrow’s meeting of the Municipal Commission 1. Mmutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed. 2. Auv special busiuess the President may bring forward. 3. Questions. 4 Revision of Municipal Limits. 5 Extra piling. Sungei Pin ing Bridge. 6 Bv-laws for Mat
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    Passengers.
    24 5 A RRIVKD. Per 8.8. Tara. 8 h April, from Singapore Miss F. Currier, Messrs. Golden Holloway, H-dm berg, Kreitel.de Souza and M Serajidin.
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    Fixtures
    93 5 To-DAT 8»h Dav of 3 r Moon. Foo'ball: S' Xavier’s Institution er. Conuthians Eaplaoade. Town Bind. Esplanade. 6 to p.tm Matsuo’s Cinematograph, corner of Dunn, Road and Campbell Street. 7 p m. aud The P Ro»*l Cinematograph. Kuala Kaugsa Road Theatre. 9 pm. 'The Queen Cinematograph. King street I
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    MAILS DUE.
    22 5 E''t;lish Ocrani) ...B’h Apr. Chiua iDefii' ...ll'b Cbm* i Prime sAi e) ...14 h GHrnian (P E u«i Friedrich) 15'b
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    THE MOON.
    20 5 Firs» Quarter Apr. 8th O Full Moon 16' h [,*%i Quarter ‘24 h O Nt*w Moon 30' h
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    P. & O. SAILINGS
    41 5 P. O. SAILINGS Mail Service. (tiriWAHH» HoMB W A H »*s Oceana 8 Ayr. I De'hi 11 Ayr Delta 23 1 Ala ta 25 Lxtra Seivice. Outwards Homk wards 14 Ayr. Tturnen 16 Ayr Cat d a 22 Nore ’5 May
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      240 5 TO LET. Gt ODOWN aud premises No. 21. GladI b to tie Road. Immediate entry. Apply 8 4 08 188 BOU3TRAD Co. NOTICE. TAMIL IMMIGRATION FUND ENACTMENT, UH)<. EMPLOYERS of Tamil labour are heiebv reminded that return» utnler the atd.ve E'laetmeut for the preceding quarter, must l>e seut to the
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      332 5 THE COMMERCIAL SALE ROOMS, Undertake the sale by auction of Merchandise. (ebber sound or damaged) House and Landed Property, and Furniture of ell descriptions. Advances to a limited extent on tlie latter to suit customers can be arranfpd prior to sale, and the payment of the balance of proceeds guaranteed
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  • Obituary
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    111 5 Obituary. (Supplied 1>y Reuter.) Sir Howard Vincent. London, 8th April.—The death is announced of Sir Howard incent. Latkk —Sir Howard Viucent died of heart failure. L Sir Howard Vincent was born in 1849 and was educated at Westminster School an i the R. M. C., Sandhurst. He was Chairman of
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    The Maiden Speech in Parliament.
    729 6 The half-stammered apology of a new Metnbet, as he addresses the House for the first titue, is a frequent source of dramatic 'surprise. If he is a man of promise, who imports a reputation with him into Parlia inent, derived from the fact that he
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    Morals of London.
    543 6 Primate's Scathing Denunciation of Vice. A mass meeting for men, convened by the London Couucil for the Promotion of Public Morals, iu co-operation with tbo Men’s Committee for the London Diocesan Rescue Work, was held at (Queen’s Hall. Loudon, on the 10th ult. Mr. Peiey Harris (Chairman
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    Psychology of Women.
    390 6 Exchanging Charm For Equality. Women are not interior t > men. Such was in essence the burden of a brilliant lecture on the Psychology of Women,” given last month at the lustituteof Hygiene, Loudon, by Dr. Thomas Claye Shaw, Lecturer on Psychology at Bart’s.,” to a crowded
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    EXCHANGE.
    121 6 Pinano, Bth April (By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Sink ..2/3$ a months’ sight ..2/4-^ 3 Credit ..2/4* 3 Documentary ...2/4$ Calcutta, Demand Batik Rs 174$ 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Bom nay. Demand Ban! 174 Mouitnein, Demand Bank 173 3 days’ sight Pr«va'- 175| Madras, Demand
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    PRODUCE.
    180 6 Jold leaf $65.40 B. Peppor( \V.Coast 31b5.5 oz. no stock White Pepper $18.50 sellers Trane Pepper 12$ buyers Cloves (picked) 31. —buyers Mace 75. —sellers Mace Pickings 57. —buyers Nutmegs II 0s 23- —sellers [No. 1 5.30 sales 2 no stock Basket 3.75 sales Tapioca Flour 1.80 nominal Copra
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    MARKET PRICES.
    188 6 Pbna.no, Bth April, 1908. Bbef— cts. Soup per catty 12 Roast 22 Steaks 22 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 22 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 55 Feet 15 Heart 30 Liver per catty 30 Pork— Pork per catty 32 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 24 Tongue 30
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    SHARES.
    8 6 ANTHONY AND ANDERSON, Mxchange fy Share Broker*-
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      83 6 Don’t Neglect a Cold. Perhaps you believe you will lie able to throw off ovary cold you contract. You may have done mo many times before, and j yet. tho very next, eohj may develop into I pueuinonia' You caunot always tell tho condition of your system, aud it is
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      142 6 Neuralgia and Sciatica Cured. 1 he grpat pain relieving power of CbaraIwitain’ii Pain Btlm has been the surprise and delight of manv from neuralgia and sciatica. The exei uciatmg pains cliarsc'etisfic of these diseases are quickly allayed by this liniment. '1 be George Town Dispensary. Wholesale Agents. Cheap Week End
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      114 6 MACKAY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY. KARTELL’S BRANDY. WROUCHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINGS. Large Is toe Alssraya on land. m G/es/ers' Champagne. Andrew Usher Go.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS. BUTTERY Co., AGENTS FOB PEN A NO <t F. M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN' RED CASES. Sandilands, Buttery <5t Co
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    The Wearing of the Leek.
    868 7 occurs among the hieroglyphics ot Egypt, and is sometimes represented on the head of the god Osiris. This latter fact 8 significant in relation to the wearing of the leek in their caps by the Welsh. A possible connection is suggested. May not this curious
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      1030 7 BAXTER Co.’s BEST NAVY CANVAS. SAND1UNDS, BUTTERY Co. DAVID CORSAR SON’S WELL-KNOWN EXTRA NAVY CANVAS, No. 0. SANDII ANUS. BUTTERY CoINSURANCES. NOTICE. General Accident Fire and Life Assurance Corporation, Ltd. Commercial Union Assurance Company, Ltd. WE have been appointed Agents for the above Company for Penang, Province Wellesley and the
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      120 7 Chronic Diarrhoea Cured Some physicians claim that chronic dmrihoea cannot be cured. Don’t you believe it. There are iucurable cases, but none so bad that they cannot be helped by Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, »*ud even temporary relief means much to one so sorely afflicted. The George Town
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      841 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha US.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. KB8IDINO AT No. 21a, Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Orients' Hotel. 6 ir.th». UPTON’S TEAS WERE AWARDED THE GOLD MEDAl AT THE PARIS EXHIBITION. AGENTS, PENANG: PATERSON, SIMONS Co., Ltd. WONG
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