Straits Echo, 29 April 1908

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    Masthead
    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, i.:* FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 0. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, 2»th APRIL, 1908. Slagle Copy, 10 cents. No. 98.
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      1046 1 SOLE AO ENTS. GUINNESS’S STOUT. «y*’ r rA r woi '31V s.ssva TIANG LEE Co. BANKS Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. 1,200,000 1,475,000 £1, 200.000 Paid up Capital Rdnervo Fund Unnerve Liability of Proprietor» Head Office: HATTON COURT. THREADNEKDLE STREET, LONDON. Bombay Bangkok Batavia
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      30 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. flQddlN mss r*. v Cj Is C5 to > “O CD 3?! i </ 'V 'h to Ton to TIANQ LEE Jk Co., S*le Af
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    New Polar Expedition.
    147 2 St Petersburg, April 1. A Dew Polar expedition is being equipped under the auspices of the Ministry of Marine with the object of discovering a north east passage between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and thereby accelerating naval communication between Western and Far Eastern Russia. Two ice-breakers
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    Millionaire Reformers.
    283 2 WEALTHY NEW YORK LADIES. Work in Factories. Under the leadership of Miss Anne Morgan, daughter of Mr. Pieipont Morgan, and Mrs. J. liorden Harriman, a large number of the wealthiest ladies of New York have decided to prove to the world the falsity of the Suffragettes’ taunts that
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    Beauty’s Queen.
    333 2 Writing in the Daily Mail Overseas Edition of the 4th iust., One Wanderer Returned says It is a difficult matter to determine finally and conclusively which among Britain’s comely daughters is the most beautiful woman in the country and I congratulate the Daily Mitrar on the accomplishment of
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      81 2 Accidents Will Happen in the Best Regulated Families. The average homo is frequently in need of a good liniment, as accidents will happen and slight ailments appear when least expected. For a cut or bruise, a burn or scald, Chamberlain’s Fain Balm is excellent. It is also good for sprains
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      1783 2 For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. rriHE as. Hong Bee, Captain Horne, JL is expected to arrive here on Wednesday, and will leave for the above ports on Friday, the Ist prox., at 3 p.m. For freight or passage apply to KOE GUAN Co., Agents for WEE BIN of Singapore.
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    42 3 Vetfclt Front Agent* Due Japan Trieste Braemar D*>lbi Benlomond P. Heinricb Sinj; pore Colombo Glasgow Colombo London Colombo A A.A Co. S.K.ACo. SB AOo. A G ACo. S B ACo. B M ACo. 1st May. 3rd 4tb I7tb %rb I3fb
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    SAILINGS.
    35 3 Yettel* For A <]*’>?* Japan Calutta A A A Co. May. Trieste Singapore S K ACo. Braemar Liverpool S B ACo. Delhi Singapore A Q ACo. Benlomond Singapore S.B.ACo. P. Heinrich Singapore B M ACo.
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    38 3 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service l }if i\ A UtK. Homhwakiis. Delhi 7 May I Devanha 9 May. Arcadia 21 Oceana 23 bxtra Service. UlJTW aids Homkwards Palermo H May. Nore 15 May. Namur 12 1 Japan 29
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      75 3 Cornelia, Br. s.s., 194, Campbell, 28th Apr., Port Swettenham, 27th Apr., Gen.—E. S. Co., Ltd. P. Regent Luitpold, Ger. a.a., 3.920, Kirchner, 28th Apr., Yokohama, 11th Apr., Gen.—B. M. A Co. Canton, Br. s.s., 106, Gillies, 29th Apr., Teluk Anson, 28th Apr., Gen.—Kong Soon. Bclow, Ger. s s., 9.028,
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      DEPARTURES.
      58 3 29th April. Bulow, for Singapore, China and Japan. Jin Ho, for Langkat. Sree Banka, for Batu Bahra. Vidar, for Teluk Anson. Tong Chay Un, for Pangkor. Malaya, for Deli. Flying Fi»h, for Port Weld and Taiping. P. Reg. Luitpold, for Ceylon, Australasia, India, Aden, Egypt, and via Naples for
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      MAILS CLOSE.
      228 3 For Deli A Langsa—Per De Koek, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Port Swettenham and Malacca—Per Cornelia, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Langsa, T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh and Sabang—Per Pegu, to-indrrow, 3 p.ui. Pulau Langkawi and Setul—Per Flying Dragon, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore—Per Teesta, to-morrow, 4 p.m. longkah—Per Malacca, Ist
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    218 3 Per P. and O. s.s. Britannia, connecting with the steamer Delhi at Colombo, due at Penang on 7th May:— To Penang (from Londou, Apr. 10) Mr. H. Pullan-Thompson (from Marseille», Apr. 17) Mr. T- Fitzgerald. To Singapore (from London) Mr. A. H.Oallie, Mr. T. Boyd (from
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      980 3 P.&O. Steam Navigation Coy Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mmy 7 Delhi 21 Arcadia J an* 4 Malta 18 Devanha July 2 Marmora 1W Delta Mail Service. Outward. connecting with Britannia do Mooltan do China do Moldavia do Himalaya do Macedonia Homeward. THROUGH STEAMER. (calling at Bombay). cakes by mail steamers.
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      432 3 (SHIPPING.) s HAMBURGAMER1KA LINIE. FREIGHT SERVICE. Next Sailings for Singapore, China and Japan. 8.8. Scandia 30th April, 1908. 8.8. Andalusia 9lh May, 1908. Next Sailings Homeward, VIA HONGKONG. STRAITS A COLOMBO. Taking cargo at through Rites to Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Copenhagen. Lisbon, Oporto, Londou, Liverpool. Glasgow, Marseilles, Trieste, tteuoa, Ports
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      150 3 NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN. Special Cheap Return Tickets to Colombo. RETURN TICKETS to Colombo and back available for Three Months from date ot departure to the date of arrival on return will be issued at the following reduced rates 1st Class from Singapore, $160 30. 2nd C!a. s do. $113.15. 1st
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      92 3 Cheap Week End Excursions to Selangor. First class return tickets will lx) granted per s.g. Kistna," timed to leave Penang for Port Swettenham every Saturday afternoon available only for return per as. Perak." or Pin Seng,” due to leave Port Swettenbaui on the neit after* noon and expected to arrive
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    The Straits Echo.
    96 4 Justice satisfies everybody and justice alene-— Emtrtan. Pnbllshed dally (except KnndAy».* AT TR CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach. Street, Penary. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL tH per annum OUTBTATIONB Postage Extra--11 AIL EDITION (Poet Free) $l5 CAULK ADDRESS Echo —Penang." Telephone No. 343. H.B All business communications should
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    ROOSEVELT ON MILLIONAIRES.
    697 4 j? President Roosevelt’s plain outj spokenness must be somewhat discon* t certing to the millionaire whose riches t and imposing rank have sprung from rank imposing,” unless, of course, milK lionaires are horn with an unusually J pachydermatous hide. The President’s i definition is terse, vivid and
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    730 4 The following business in tin has been done to-day Singapore Straits Trading Co., > $7l buyers, no sellers Penang Penang Tin Exchange, buyers, no sellers Straits Trading Co., buyers, no sellers Eastern Smelting Co., 100 tons at 71 y Tin is quoted in Londou to-day
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      NIGHT-SOIL DISPOSAL.
      203 4 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, Might I avail myself of your valuable paper as a medium to call attention to the iusanitary and disgusting way adopted by our Municipality for the disposal of nightsoil every day, as everyone who has business afloat, can testify this
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    Municipal Commission.
    127 4 Following are the Agenda for to-mor-row’s meeting of the Municipal Commission 1. Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed. 2. To confirm By-laws for Market Gardeners. 3. Auv special business the Piesident may bring forward. 4. Questions. 5. Revision of Municipal limits. 6. Report of Sub-Committee
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    Cholera in Kedah.
    410 4 There were 3 cases m Kuala Muda on the 27th inst. As regards the places in P. W., on the j frontier, the figures were as under i 27th inst.—Kuala Mertajam 3 cases. 28lb 2 Pasir Debu 1 case. 3 i The management of the Koval Ciuemato--5
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The United States.
      313 4 (Supplied, by Reuter.) Amended Naval Appropriation Bill Again Defeated. London, 28th April.—A telegram from Washington states that the Senate has r p. considered the Naval Appropriation Bill which has been amended to provide for four battleships a year in accordance with President Roosevelt’s desire. The measure was
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      Home Politics.
      171 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Mr. Winston Churchill will Stand for Dundee. London, 29th April.—Mr. Winston Churchill, who was defeated at Manchester N.W. by Mr. Joynson Hicks, has consented to stand for Dundee, where a vacancy has been created by the elevation to the Peerage of the Rt. Hon. E.
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      The British Navy.
      141 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) The “Gala” Cut in Two. London, 29th April.—A telegram from Harwich states that during some night manoeuvres the destroyer Gala was rammed and cut in two by the scout Attentive. Lieutenant Fletcher of the Gala perished, but the crew were rescued. The Attentive became
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      The “ Gladiator ” Collision.
      70 4 The Gladiator Collision. (Supplied by Reuter.) All Hope of the Missing Abandoned. London, 29th April.—The Admiralty announces that it has abandoned all hope of those of the Gladiators crew who were reported as missing. Altogether 27 men perished, including an officei*. [The cruiser Gladiator, it will he remembered, collided ofE
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      196 4 MATSUO’S JAPANESE CINEMATOGRAPH. Location: —Corner of Campbell Street and Penang: Road. Grand Change Programme TO-NIGHT. NEW PICTURES! NEW PICTURES!! TWO PERFORMANCES EVERY NIGHT. First show, from 7 to 8-30]p.m. Second show, from 9 to 11-30 p.m. 1st SHOW. PRICES OF ADMISSION. 1st Class 2nd Class 3rd Class ■4th Class *0.50.
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      45 4 Neuralgia and Sciatica Cured. The great pain relieving power of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm has been the surprise and delight of many sufferers from neuralgia and sciatica. The excruciating pains characteristic of these diseases are quickly allayed by this liniment. The George Town Dispensary. Wholesale Agents.
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      38 4 Get a Bottle To-day. Colic, pains in the stomach, and diarrhoea are not only painful, but may indicate a serious disorder. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera aud Diarrhoea Remedy relieves promptly aud cures permanently. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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      80 4 Don’t Neglect a Cold. Perhaps you believe you will be able to throw off every cold you contract. You may have done so many times before, and yet the very next cold may develop into pneumonia. You cannot always tell the condition of your system, and it is better to
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    SUPREME COURT.
    3220 5 IN CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION. (Before Mr. Justice Fisher.) Chop Hin Leo Chan VJ. The Plnenix Assurance Co., Ltd. Following is a continuation of the proceedings yesterday m the above act.on. Tan Keng Siew, book-keeper of the plaint. a-rhop. was cross-examined by Mr. Thornton. Witness stated that for two
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    The Police Courts.
    523 5 (Before Mr. Hamilton.) Tio Kan 80, a Chinaman, was charged on the 12th instant with committing murder by causing the death of one Tan A. Kan on the 27th March last at Penang. The prisoner was remanded till yesterdav afternoon when he was represented by Mr. Samuel
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    The Nippon Yusen Kaisha.
    582 5 A Reported Atlantic Service. According to the Asahi. the N. Y. K. considers that many <>f the steamers now running on its European service, most of which are of about 6,200 tons, are too small for the tride nude the p'e-eut conditions. It will consequently arrange
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    Passengers.
    142 5 Arrived. Per German Mail str. Union: due at Penang on ‘2oth April from Southampton: Mr. R. H. Dodgson. Mr. Graham Tomson, Mr. E. W. R. Partr'dge. From Genoa: Mr. J. L. Sinon, Mr. V. Bulow and family, Miss A. Gelm, Mr. J. Pickenpack, Mr. K. C. Byleveld, From Naples:
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    FIXTURES.
    75 5 To-dat 29th Day of 3rd Moon. Matsuo’s Cinematograph, corner of Penang Road and Campbell Street, 7 p.m. and 9 pm. Grand Change of Programme. The Royal Cinematograph, Kuala Kaugsar Road Theatre, 9 p.m. Entire Change of Programme-To-morrow 30rh Day of 3rd Moon. Town Band Esplanade, G to 7 p.m.
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    MAILS DUE.
    21 5 English I Delhi) ...7th May China (Dwanhn) ...y r li China York) ...12 f h German (Prins He'ntri<k\ ...13th
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    THE MOON
    19 5 O New Moon Apr. 30th First Quarter May Bth O Full Moon 16th Last Quarter tt 23rd
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      181 5 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 ailments appear when least expected. For a cut or bruise, a burn or scald, Chamberlain’s Paiu 13altu is excellent. It is also good for sprains
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      257 5 ijCEHTRAL SALES ROOM. CHOICE COLLECIIOI OF PHOTS. COMPRISING Stephanotis, Clematis, Honeysuckles, Orchids, Palms, Maidenhair Ferns, Lilies etc., etc. TO BE SOLD BT PUBLIC AUCTION, On Thur., 30th April, AT 11 AM., AT 1J3, ANSON ROAD. CUNNINGHAM, CLARK Co., Licensed Auctioneers. SOLD EVERYWHERE !GEORGE TOWN SUES ROOK. BY ORDER OP THE
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    Mr. Asquith as Acting Premier.
    1423 6 A Personal Sketch. Writing last month in the London Daily Mail Frank Dilnot says A shortish man with wavy, Bilver-grey hair, loose-fitting clothes, and a pallid, law-yer-like face, with a very straight mouth and very steady eyes, is standing day by day at the table
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    EXCHANGE.
    121 6 Pbnano, 29th Apail. (By courtesy of the Chartered Hank.) London Demand Bank ...2/3} 4 months’ 9ight Bank ..2 4 T 5 3 Credit —2/4 A 3 Documentary ...2/4} Calcutta, Demand Bank Its 174} 3 days’ sight Private 175} Bombay, Demand Bank 174 MouJmein, Demand Bank 173 3 days’ sight
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    PRODUCE.
    178 6 Gold leaf 165.40 B.Pepper( W.Coasi 31b5.5 oz.) no stock White Pepper $lB —sellers Trane Pepper 11 50 tellers Cloves (picked) 31. —buyers Mace 75 .—sellers Mace Picking» 57. —buyers Nutmegs 110« 21-50 sales SNo. i 5.30 sales 2 no stock Basket 3.80 sales Tapioca Flour 1.80 nominal Copra... 620
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    MARKET PRICES.
    198 6 Pbnanq, 29t* Apbil, 1908. Bbef— cts. Soup per eatt} 12 Roast 22 Steaks 22 Stew or Curry Most 16 Rump Steak 22 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 60 Feet 15 Heart 30 Liver per catty 28 Pork Pork per catty 32 Pig’s Head 22 Feet 26 Tongue 32
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    SHARES.
    8 6 ANTHONY AND A NDERSON, Exchange Share Brokers.
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      54 6 Chronic Diarrhoea Cured. Some physicians claim that chronic diarrhoea canuot be cured. Don’t you believe it. There are incurable cases, but none so bad that they cannot lie helped by Chamberlain h Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, aud even temporary relief means much to one ao sorely afflicted. The George
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      182 6 According to all accounts we have the assurance that Gonosan is one of the most valuable discoveries of modern pharmacology and is far ahead of all preparations of Copaiba, Cubebs, etc. It is the safest and most successful. At all Chemists and Dealers. JOHN MARTIN, MINER A ROMANCE OF MODERN
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      106 6 MACK AY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY. KARTELL’S BRANDY. Cleslers’ Champagne, Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Coagents FOR PENANG A F. M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Sandilands, Buttery A Co WROUCHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINGS. Stock Alwnjra on H»nd. ADAMSON, GIL.FILLAN CO., LTD. BORDER'S
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    PENANG TURF CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING, 1908.
    915 7 Tuesday, the 28th July, Thursday, the 30th July, and Saturday, the 1st August, 1908. PROPOSED PROGRAMME To be considered aud if approved to be passed at a General Meeting to be called for tbe purpose. NOTICE.—No amendments to this Programme will be considered unless
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    The Lead of English as a World-Language.
    838 7 From the statement that English now leads all other languages in the number of its readers, and that its geographical distribution corresponds to a remarkable extent with the area of the world’s greatest literacy, Mr. E. 11. Babbitt goes on to predict that
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      710 7 BAXTER Co.’s BEST NAVY CANVAS. SANDII.ANDS, BUTTERY Co. DAVID CORSAR SON’S WELL-KNOWN EXTRA NAVY CANVAS, No 0. SANDII.ANDS. BUTTERY Co John Bazley Kfhite k Bros.’ PORTLAND CEMENT, “LION BRAND.” Sandilands Buttery Co,, AGENTS. PEIVANG A F. M. 8. BURRELL Co.’s BOILKD k RAW LINSEED OILS, I*AI NTS TURPENTINE 10 HE
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      277 7 Entries Cicse at noon on Thursday, 16th July, 1?M)8 (except for Race S, Third I>ay); Handicaps for First Day will be published on or before Monday, 20th July, 1008. A penalty of 7 lbs is incut >e<i iu a handicap by the wiuner of any race run subsequent to the
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      79 7 The first violent inflammatory symptoms quickly disappear after treatment with Riedel's Gonosan Capsules. No better preparation now on the market. Certified b J the leading Specialists I have several times prescribed Cypridol and must say that I am more favorably impressed with this remedy than with any other of the
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      857 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha, US.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. ftBSIDINO AT No. 2/a, Penang Road A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel, 6 laths. UPTON’S TEAS 1‘IZAL 99 I 44 IZAL 99 WERE AWARDED THE GOLD MEDAL AT THE PARIS EXHIBITION. AGENTS,
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