Straits Echo, 5 May 1908

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    34 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE lEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. $24 I’er Annum. PENANG, TUESDAY, sth MAY, 1908. Single Copy, 10 cents, No. 103.
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      991 1 GUINNESS’S STOUT. TIANG LEE Co. A\i/ ryy vfeV fry «> .■■.•Ubw \©W ABASS’S ALE. NOAH JOHAN, PHOTOGRAPHERS. .‘{o7, Chulia Street, Penang. (Corner of Carnarvon (street.) Enlargement to any size. All works on Bromide, P. 0. P., etc. Out-door Photography Undertaken. All work in connection with Photography is undertaken here and
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      28 1 THE BEST T iiER IN THE FAR.EAST. UOddlN 4 v Cb 2> es •c tr, ~a CD <5 >v 'A Si® roaro TIANQ LEE A Co., Safe Agimu,
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  • Article
    American "Taste."
    1252 2 SOME MATRIMONIAL ORGIES. The Abruzzi Mystery. Anglo-American writes to the Daily Chronicle: —The Americans are really having too good a time. Hardly have they married Miss Vanderbilt to Count Szechenyi than they are absorbed in the romance of the Duke of the Abruzzi. There is something wrong in
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      55 2 Pain in the Stomach. It is iii oB l annoying, as well as disagreeable, to be troubled with pams in the stomach, and there is no need of it, for one dose of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera uud Diarrhoea Remedy will allay the pain. Try it once aud be convinced. The
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      437 2 Gonosan like other preparations of Copaiba and Sandalwood oil does not affect the kidneys or disturb the stomach and is well tolerated by the patient even after lengthened treatment. Trials by the Medical Profession solicited. Samples free on application to any of the chief Penang Chemists. PENANG TURF CLUB. NOTICE.
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      1016 2 r i“ONE Moment Please. Are you looking for a really good piano, at a REASONABLE PRICE? If so, it will pay you to visit our Show Rooms, where you will find all the Best MAKERS represented. Prices terms will astonish you. Has it ever occurred to you, that for $100
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    42 3 V tfte!* Froth Agen>> Dv* Palermo D*lbi Persia Benlomond P. Heinrich r^deus London Colombo Singapore London Colombo Singapore A G &Co. A.G &Co. S.K.&Co. S B A Co. B M &Co. W.M &Co. 6th May7th 7th |8«h '13 b iStli
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    SAILINGS.
    36 3 Y easels For Aqent* lir’V*' Palermo Delhi Persia Benlomoud P. Heinrich Tjdeus Japan Singapore Fiume Singapore Sineapore Aufwerp A G ACo. A G ACo. 3 K A'V S B.&Co. B M ACo, iw.MICo 1 M*v
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    P. & O. SAILINGS
    44 3 P. O. SAILINGS Mail Service l \j Jw a K L>S. i i iV* 'X A rj Delhi 7 May. j Drvanha 9 May. Arcadia 21 I Oceana 23 fc<tra Service. Odtwarus E1oMKVVAKD3. Palermo 6 May. j Nore 15 May. Namur 12 Japan 29
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      107 3 Cardiganshire, Br. s.s., 2,695, Tyers, sth May, Colombo, Ist May, Gen.— B. Co. Perak, Br. ss 258, Crichton, sth May, Deli, 4th May, Gen. —E. S. Co., Ltd. Vidar, Br. 8.8., 191, Gully, sth May, Teluk Anson, 4th May, Gen.—E. S. Co., Ltd. Anchises, Br. b.s.. 1,741, Taylor, sth
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      DEPARTURES.
      36 3 sth May. Jin Ho, for Langkat. De Kock, for Deli. Pin Seng, for Port Swettenham A Singapore. Flying Dragon, for Pulau Langkawi and Setul. Perak, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Hye Leong, for Teluk Anson.
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      MAILS CLOSE.
      251 3 Fo* Negapatam and Madras Per Teetta, to-morrow, 10 a.m. Batu Bahra—Per Padang, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Teluk Anson—Per Vidar, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Singapore, China Japan—Per Palermo, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Langsa, T. Seuiawe, Segli, Olehleh and Sabang Per Hok Canton, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Colombo and Tuticorin —Per Pera, tomorrow, 3
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    216 3 Per P. and O. s.s. Britannia, connecting with the steamer Delhi at Colombo due at Penang on 7th May: To Penang (from London, Apr. 10) Mr. H. Pullen-Thompson (from Marseilles, Apr. 17) Mr. T- Fitzgerald. To Singapore (from Loudon) Mr. A, H.Gallie. Mr. T. Boyd (from
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      897 3 P.&O. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Departures. May 7 Delhi 21 Arcadia Jana 4 Malta 18 Devanha July 2 Marmora 16 Delta Mail Service. Outward. connecting with Britannia Homeward. Fob INTENDED SA1L.INCS. British India Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. Negapatam, Madras, Pondicherry, Cuddalore, and Karri cal. Rangoon A Calcutta, [Mou’mein
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      390 3 (Si H IP PIN G.) K*>. J© •«to? HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. FREIGHT SERVICE. Next Sailings for Singapore, China and Japan. 8.8. Andalusia May, 1908. 8.8. Dortmund 23rd Next Sailings Homeward. VIA HONGKONG, STRAITS COLOMBO. Taking cargo at through Rates to Antworp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Copenhagen Lisbon, Oporto, Loudon, Liverpool, Glasgow, Marseilles, Trieste,
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      153 3 NORDDLUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN. Special Cheap Return Tickets to Colombo. RETURN TICKETS to Colombo and back available for Three Months from date of departure to the dato of arrival on return will be issued at the following reduced rates Ist Class from Singapore, $l6O 30. 2nd C!e.°B do. $113.15. Ist Claus
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      90 3 Cheap Week End Excursions to Selangor. lIRBT CLASS RETURN TICKETS will be granted per ss. Kistua," timed to leave Penang for Port Swettenham every Saturday afternoon available only for return per s s. Perak,” or Pin Seng,” due to leave Port Swettenham on the next after* noon and expected to
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    The Straits Echo.
    96 4 Justice satisfies everybody and justice alene Bmertm. Published dally (except Sundays.) AT TR CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penarg PRICE DAILY LOCAL $24 per annum OUTSTATIONB Postage Kxtra. MAIL EDITION (Poet Free) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343. if.B. —All business communications should be
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    ANARCHISTS IN THE U. S. A.
    742 4 There is no doubt that the United States is the home of Anarchy and that nearly every outrage perpetrated in Europe is plotted in America. In view of this, nowhere in civilised society will there be anything but the most cordial l agreement with
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    76 4 The following business iu tin has been done to-day Penang Penang Tin Exchange, «713 buyers, no sellers j s Straits Trading Co., buyers, no sellers j 4 Eastern Smelting Co., 25 tons at 71f Singapore: Straits Trading Co., 50 71 T0ta1...75 tons. Tin is quoted
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    Cholera in the Province.
    493 4 s I Oue case of cholera »as reported from t Province Wellesley yesterday, but none j from Kedah f The following -s the only change in Messrs. Anthony an 1 Anderson's share list to-flav :—Rahmans $28 tellers aud $15 sellers. i I The uieetiug of the
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    The Corricks.
    871 4 A Most Successful First Night. J The reception accorded the Corrick Family t at the Town Hall last night, when they opened for a short season in Penang, must have been most gratifying to every one of this talented troupe. There was a large 1 audience and, judging
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    Another Fire.
    305 4 he will have noticed that tires 5 n T eU an f o m08 J ,nvariab| y occur in couples i y u ,a9t Saturday we had to report a fire wh c h brok °ut at No. 476. Beach Street ast another fire took place at N
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    Kedah Notes.
    349 4 (From Our Own Correspondent 6th May, 1908. Owing to the newly enforced Customs Duty on imports at Kulim the latest news received in Alor Star is that nearly all the shops have been closed and the people there, it is said, are going to create trouble. Sixteen more
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      162 4 Location:—Corner of Campbell Street and Penang Road. Grand Programme To-night. NEW PICTURES! NEW PICTURES!! TWO PERFORMANCES EVERY NIGHT. First show, from 7 to 8-30Jp.m. Second show, from 9 to 11-30 p.m. 1st Glass 2nd Class 3rd Class 4th Class 1st SHOW. PRICES OF ADMISSION. $0.50. 0.30. 0.15. 0.10. 2nd SHOW.
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      35 4 Have You Rheumatism? If so. apply ChamVerla-n’s Pain Balm. It has cured others and there is no reason why it should not cure you. One application relieves the pain. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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      69 4 Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. You will bunt a good while before you find a liniment that is equal to Chamberlam s Pain Balm. In cases of rheumatism and sciatica it relieves the intense pain and makes sleep and rest possible. Soreness of the muFcle8, swellings and lameness are quickly relieved by
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  • Obituary
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    248 4 Obituary. Sister St. Paul. .wiLttrfX?» Paai Place at the Convent of the k Jesus, Light Street, at half past f D ant morning. The deceased lady 8 Miss Charlotte McIntyre was hr. w s 27th June. 1838. Penang to 1864. since when, with t tion of a year at Singapore
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Singapore.
      48 5 (Echo Special.) Mutiny en tlie Fumi Mam.” Singapore, stb May.—A mutiny broke out on board the Japanese steamer Fumi Mam at Pulo Bukom. It is reported that Captain Mon was stabbed and imprisoned in bis cabin. l ie Police have proceeded to bis assistance in a launch.
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      The North-West Frontier.
      142 5 (Supplied by Reuter Afghans Attack Blockhouse. London, 4th May.-From thirteen to twenty-thousand Afghans have crossed the border in bulk in the direction of Lundi Kotal. They attacked the blockhouse but were repulsed. Effect on Stock Market. London, sth May.— Upon news of the unrest at the frontier
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      The Soudan.
      128 5 (Supjdied by Reuter.) Dervishes Attack British Force. London, 4th May.— The local Sheikh who murdered Mr. Scott-Moncrieff. Deputy Inspector of the Blue Nile Province, has proclaimed himself a prophet and has collected a force of 150 ex Dervishes. They attacked the British force under Major E. A. Dickiuson,
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      The Mozufferpore Outrage.
      94 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Bomb-Throwers Captured. London, 4th May.—Two of th© Mozufforpoie bomb-throwers have been arrested, one of whom subsequently committed suicide. The police in Calcutta have raided two places and discovered large quantities of explosives and half-filled bombs. Ihirty arrests have been made. On the 2nd instant.
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      Russia.
      87 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Royal Wedding. London, 4th M^y.—Prince William of J Sweden and the Grand Duchess Pavlovna were married at the Tsarkoe^elo. The Tsar led the couple to the altar. [Prince Charles William Louis of Sweden is the second sou of Prince Oscar Gustave Adolph, eldest son of
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      Sir H. Campbell- Bannerman.
      49 5 Sir H. CampbellBannerman. (Supplied by Reuter 1 A Monument in Westminster Abbey. Loudon, sth May.—The Premier, Mr. H. H. Asquith, will, on the 18« h inst, move a resolution in the Hou-e of Commons for the erection of a monument in Westminster Abbey to the late Sir Henry CampbellBannerman.
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      King Edward.
      22 5 (Supplied b }i Reuter Arrival in London. Loudon, sth May.-Their Majesties Km» Edward and Queen Alexandra have arrived in London.
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      Shipbuilding Industry.
      59 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) 15,000 Shipwrights Locked Out. Loudon. 4th May.— Fifteen thousand shipwrights have been locked out at the Clvde and other shipbuilding centres. Eighty thousand shipwrights will ultimately be H ffoot ml (On April 30 Reutar wired that Mr. Winston Churchill was endeavouring to settle tti^ threatened
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    SUPREME COURT.
    1324 5 IN CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION. {Before Mr. Justice Fisher.) Chop Hin Leo Chan vs. The Ph«*nix Assurance Co., Ltd. The hearing of the above action continued this morning. Mr. Cleaver for the Plaintiffs. Mr Thornton for the Defendants. Tan Hua Suab, a general produce trader of Bridge Street, was
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    IN CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION.
    616 5 {Before Mr. Justice Fisher.) The following criminal appeals were heard yesterday afternoon. Clieali Clieng Lean vs. the Crown. This is an appeal against the conviction of the appellant by Mr. Scott. The appellant is the Assistant Manager of Messrs. Graham Co. He was convicted of dealing
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    CRIMINAL MOTION.
    207 5 (Before Mr. Justice Fisher.) Re Sergeant-Major Puteh. A motion bv Mr Gould, on behalf of the above-named person, was posted for hearing yesterday. The under-noted grounds formed the basis of the motion Sergeant-Major Puteh, No. 4, was attached to the Pitt Street Police Station. On the 4th ultimo
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    The Police Courts.
    362 5 (Before Mr. Scott.) The case against Hassau, Sergeant No. 6. of dishonestly receiving stoleu property, to wit a bicycle valued at $55. the property of Auamaly of Parit Buntar, on or about Hie 9tli February last, was concluded yesterdav afternoon. The accused was convicted and mulcted in
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    Plague in Kwangtung.
    70 5 Canton, April 21. The plague epidemic in Kayingchow has become serious since the advent of the year. The number of deaths is estimated at some 600 persons and as the local officials do not take steps to protect public health it is likely the disease will be
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    Passengers.
    99 5 Arrived. Per s.8. Pin Seng, 41» May, from Singapore Messrs. Albert C l>avis, F. J. Cusack and Mr. and Mrs YeoCboo Sam and family. Departed. Pers.s. Maetsuijrker, 4 ir Mav, for Siboga Mr. P. M. N. M. Shaik Pout. Per s.s. Santhia, 4th May, for Singapore Capt. Me Lean
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    FIXTURES.
    61 5 To-dat 6th Day of 4th Moon. Town Band, Golf Club. 6 to 7 p.m. Matsuo’s Cinematograph, corner of Penang Road and Campbell Street. 7 p.m &9 p in. Corrick Family,” Town Hall, 9-30 p.m. To-morrow. 7th Day of 4th Moon. Matsuo’s Cinematograph, corner of Penaog Road and Campbell Street,
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    MAILS DUE.
    16 5 English (Delhi) ...7th May. China (Devanha) ...9th China (York) ...12th German (Prim Heinrich) ...13th
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    THE MOON.
    18 5 First Quarter May Bth O Full Moon 16 th Bast Quarter 23rd O New Moon 30th
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      63 5 .Lingering Coughs. Persistent coughs that continue through the spring aud summer usually indicate some throat or lung trouble, and it is a serious mistake to neglect them. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is famous for its cures of coughs of this nature and a few doses taken m time may save a
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      226 5 “SRLE JUMNA COOLING FOUNTAIN/' No. 2, Argyle Road. NOW serving Ladies and Gentlemen both upstairs and downstairs. Special arrangements made for family people. Cocoa and Tea in addition to Ice Cream etc. Fresh cakes prepared daily. CHE DAH, 5 5-08 242 Proprietresi. GOVERNMENT NOTICE. rpilE Steam Launch “SEABIRD” of I
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    Singapore Races.
    1203 6 Entries for the Forthcoming Meeting. The Singapore Spring Race Meeting will be held on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, the l2tb, 14th and 16th instant. At noon on Saturday, the entries closed for all events, except for the Steward’s Cup, Scurry Stakes, the Ladies’ Purse and the Rochore Plate,
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    EXCHANGE.
    122 6 Pbnano. 5th Mat. {By courtety oj the Chartered Bank. > London Demand Sank ...2/3J 4 months’ sight Bank ...2,4 T C m 8 Credit •••2/4A 3 Documentary ...2/4$ Cal *utta, Domain! Bank R». 174$ 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Bombay, Demand Bank 174 MonJmein, Demand Bank 173 3 days’
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    PRODUCE.
    187 6 Gold leat $65.40 B. Pepper( W.Coast 31 bs.s ot.) no stock White Pepper $lB. —sellers Trang Pepper 1150 sellers Cloves (picked) 31. —buyers Mace 75. —sellers Mace Pickings 57. —buyers Nutmegs 110 s 21.50 sales !No. 1 5.30 sales 2 no stock Basket 3.80 sales Tapioca Flour 1.80 nominal
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    MARKET PRICES.
    210 6 Penang, sth Mat, 1908. Beef— ets. Soup per catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 1 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 50 Feet 15 Heart 25 Liver per catty 30 Pork— Pork per catty 32 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 24 Tongue
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    SHARES.
    7 6 ANTHONY AND ANDERSON, Exchange Share Brokers*
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      35 6 Riedel’s GouoBau is not unpleasant to take and is not attended ly tho>e distressing bvffects which so often accompany the use of balsams and Santal oili. It has secured unqualified praise from the leading Specialist».
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      109 6 MACK AY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY. KARTELL'S BRANDY. Gleslers’ Champagne. Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., AGENTS FOB PENANQ F. M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Sandi/ands, Buttery Co BOUDEN’S PEERLESS BRAND EVAPORATED CREAI. Absolute Purity Guaranteed, AGENTS: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co.. PENANQ. WUCHT-IRON
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    Chinese Cloisonne Ware.
    483 7 E robably the finest quality of cloisonnl now manufactured is that which comes from I’eking. Ihe industrial mission depot, a branch of the Peking Industrial Institute, has recently been opeued at Shanghai, where a large supply of cloisonne is always on hand, and where vases, bowls, jars,
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    "Wireless” as a Life-saver.
    292 7 The transfer of t>oo passengers from a burning steamer on the American coast to safety, owing to the vessel being able t> summon assistance by wireless telegraphy, is recorded by cable and gives signal proof of the beneficent utility of sci nee. By the particular scientific
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      1016 7 BAXTER Co.’s BEST NAVY CANVAS. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. INSURANCES. DAVID CORSAR SUN'S WELL-KNOWN EXTRA NAVY CANVAS, No 0. SANDILANDS. RIITTERY Co General Accident Fire and Life Assurance Corporation, Ltd. WE have been appointed Agents for the above Company for Penang Province Wellesley and the State of Perak and are prepared
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      161 7 Australian Newspaper Man’s Experience With Diarrhoea. Mr. S. G Mathers, publisher of Chronicle, Normautown, Queensland, says: Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy completely cured me of chronic dysenteiy from which I had suffered for years. I feel confident that this remedy also saved the life of my infant daughter, who
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      750 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha, U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. KBBIDIN4 AT yVo. 21a, Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 mth». UPTON'S TEAS WERE AWARDED THE GOLD MEDAL AT THE rims exhibition. AGENTS, PENANG: PATERSON, SIMONS Co., Lid. WONG
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