Straits Echo, 22 July 1908

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    34 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED AIALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL- <>• $24 Per Annum. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, 22nd JULY, 1908. Single Copy. 10 cents. No. 107.
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      25 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. HOddfN Mag a 7 <C5 «0 > rc CO 3» 'T, im Co TOKYO TIANQ LEE Co., Sole Afeaftu
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    Some Beautiful Tropical Trees and Their Uses.
    1045 2 The nelection of this subject I owe chiefly to the Hon’ble Mr. Ferguson, who has been lately collecting information about flowering trees in the neighbourhood of Colombo, i have for the present included under the above heading only fine flowering trees, not however
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      79 2 A Sheep Shearer’s Trials. 1 have followed the shearing season through New Zealand aud all over Australia,” says Mr. R. L. Me Bean of Duntroon, N. Z and the changes of water and tucker always bring an attack of diarrhoea. The only relief I can obtain is from Chamberlain’s Colic,
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      413 2 I Well Named. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is just what it3 name implies. For pains in the stomach, cramp, colic or diarrhoea, it has no equal. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. DOGS. OWNERS of dogs are hereby reminded that the registration of dogs for the
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      1365 2 “DE SUMATRA POST.” Daily Published at Medan-Deli, IS THE LEADING NEWSPAPER OF SUMATRA. N. KANDA (OF OSAKA, JAPAN) No. 8, Church Street, Penang, IMPORTER OF HIGH-CLASS ANTIQUE MODERN FINE ART WORKS OF JAPAN. J THE SALES ROOM, 88, Bishop Street, Penang. Undertake the Sale by AUCTION of .Merchandise (either sound
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    39 3 Vestel* Agent» Due Mnyune Singapore W M ACo. 25tbJuly. BeDgloe London S B ACo. 25th Delhi Colombo A.G.ACo. 29th Japan Singapore A. A. A.Co. 30 th Devanha Singapore AG. ACo 18t Aug. Titau Singapore YV.M ACo. 3rd
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    SAILINGS.
    32 3 Vessels For A<j a i> ft Lm V'i Movune Antwerp W.M.&Co. July. Ben^loe Singapore S.B.&Co. Delhi Singapore A.G.&Co. Japan Calcutta AA.A.Co. 1 Devanba Colombo j A.G.ACo. Au«. •1 Titan Liverpool jW.M.&Co.
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      ARRIVALS.
      117 3 Pbinz Ke«.ent Luitpold, Ger. s.s., 3,920. Pahuke, 21st July, Hamburg, 18th Juue, Gen.—B. M. A Go. Mal\ya, Ger. s.s., 348, Keeken, 21at July, Deli, 20th July, Gen.—B. M. Co. De Kock, Dut. s.s 565, Visman, 21st July, Langsa, 20th July, Gen.—H. L. Co. Ban W Hi tt Soon, Br.
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      DEPARTURES.
      41 3 22nu July. Ban Whatt Soon, for Teluk Anson. Maetsuijcker, for Singapore. Solfond, for Rangoon. Malaya, for DeU. Vidar, for Pangkor. Flying Fish, for Port Weld and Taiping. Goe'ben, for Ceylon, Australasia, India, Aden, Egypt, and via Naples, for Europe, etc.
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      MAILS CLOSE.
      235 3 Fob Langkat—Per Jin Ho, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Asahan—Per Mary Austin, to-morrow, l p.m. Deli and Langsa—Per De Koek, tomorrow, 1 p.m. Port Swettenham, Port Dickson and Malacca—Per CnrneHa, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Deli—Per Hebe, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Pulau Langkawi and Setul —Per Flying Dragon, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Langsa, T.
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    228 3 Perl. G. M. s s. Prinz Regent Luitpold, due at Penang on 22ad July To Singapore (from Genoa, July 1) Mr. A. H. Begg. Per P. and O. s.s. Mongolia connecting with the Btearoer Delhi at Colombo, due at Penang on 29th July To Penang (from
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      807 3 at i° n Coy. llepartnres. Cl CarViCG’ Mail Service. UDtwar^ CODD eoting«nth Mojtgoha July W Delhi do India Connect ing Due Steiun 0r> w jth S.S. London. Foa INTENDED SAILINGS. British India Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. 1) ate. Detank’ l AUg 15 Marmora Moldavia Vag. 30 Himalaya Sept. 13 29
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      413 3 (Si HIPPIN G.) HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. FREIGHT SERVICE. Next Sailings for Singapore, China and Japan. s.B. Ambria 4th August, 1008. Next Sailings Homeward. VIA COLOMBO. s.s. I stria, for Havre and Hamburg sth August, *****. Taking cargo at through Rates to Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Copenhagen Lisbon. Oporto, London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Marseilles.
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    The Straits Echo.
    96 4 Justice satisfies everybody and justice alsne —Rmtrtcm. Published dally (except Sunday».! AT TH a CRITERION PRESS, Lid., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penatn*. PRICE DAILY LOCAL <24 per annum OUT8TATION8 Postage Ultra. MAIL BDITION (Poet Kree) $15 UABLR ADORES Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343. S. A.—All business communications should
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    THE DUTCH AHD THE CHINESE.
    641 4 Only the other day we published a paragraph referring to one of the grievances of Chinese mercantile men in Batavia, that connected with the levy of tax upon their supposed incomes. It is not so much that they object to pay income tax, for they
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    684 4 Tin (unrtfioed) is quoted here to-day at $66-50, buyers uo sellers at Singapore (refined) at $67-25, buyers no sellers and in London at .£132 15s. cash and 15s. three months’ sight. Opium is quoted here to-day at $748 and Rangoon rice at $166 1 per
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    SUPREME COURT.
    639 4 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice Fisher.) Fabricating False E?idence. Yesteiday afternoon a Chinaman, named Ng Ah Long, was arraigned on the charge of < tabricating false evidence- There was an- j other indictment against his name iu the Calendar, that of bringing a false charge, but tbis was
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    IN CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION.
    192 4 (Before Mr. Justice Bradded.) Compensation for Land Acquired by Government. A piece of land, at the back of the Free School, which is a part of the land known in the Government Survey Plan as Lot 93m T. S. XIX, was acquired bv the Collector of
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    The Police Courts.
    610 4 (Before Mr. Scott.) Alii, a Malay lad, was yesterday charged by one Maidin with using criminal force The defendant, who denied the charge, was represented by the Hon. M- R. Thornton L’be complainant, who is a ticket collector at the Palhescope entertainment at King Street Theatre Hall,
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    Penang Cricket Club.
    115 4 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played yesterday C turnip ions hip. H. Waugh beat W. J. Hodge, 3—6 6—4 7—5. Single Handicap, Clots A W. D. Procter beat W. S. Goldie, 6-4; 10-8. W. S. Dunn beat A. G. Anthony, 6-2; 6—2.
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      396 4 NOTICE. Messrs. GRAHAM Co., Ltd., HAVE OPENED A BRANCH DISPENSARY at 11c, BUCKINGHAM ST. Where Medicines can be obtained and Doctors’ Prescriptions dispensed by Mr. CHEAH CHENG LEAN, a fully qualified Dispenser. The Dispensary is open from 8 a. m. to 9 p. m. TELEPHONE NO. 358. GRAHAM Co., Ltd.
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      44 4 It has been satisfactorily demonstrated that thousands of persons have to thauk Gonosan for restoration to health and happiness. It is astringent and antiseptic and has never been known to fail. At all dealers in Patent Medicines and Chemists in bottles of 40 capsules.
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      27 4 The first violent inflammatory symptom» Suickly disappear after treatment with Rm* el’s Qonosan Capsules. No better prep» ration now on the market. Certified by the leading Specialiata.
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Sunday Labour in the Straits.
      44 5 a. Bseely. Cnder-bec™ J House of Commons Colonies, stated m Colonia l Secrevesterday ,i, e Governor of the iary, was inform K f)e {)a j 0 objection Straits Settlemen t* 1 recommendations «•'^"SSSliof^StnuUSettto. Labour Ordmaoce as a n experiment.
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      Bombay.
      201 5 (Suppled by Reuter Kurthpr Disturbances by Mill Hands. n j o 21st July.— Further disturbances f ‘,’ieat Bombay yesterday, when 4,000 1,, fai ndB turned out, broke windows and ftned the Police, who fired on them, killing le and wounding seven. fFourteen thousand mill-hands at Bombay ftrar k work
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      Whites or Orientals.
      104 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Sir Joseph Ward’s Welcome lor the Pacific Fleet. London, 22nd July.—A telegram from Wellington states that Sir Joseph G. Ward, Premier of New Zealand, speaking on the impending visit of the American Pacific fleet to Australia, said that the fleet was not coming to
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      Dinizulu’s Salary.
      74 5 (Supjtlied by Reuter.) Hip Imperial Government will Pay. liondon, 22nd July —Col. Seely, Underj retarv of State for the Colonies, announced I mt the Imperial Government would Ihnizulu s salary which Natal had stopH after his arrest, despite the protest of uiperial Government. He considered M payment was
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      Old-Age Pensions.
      121 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Sec °n(l Head ins in the Lords. hfcs nas° n i “i lst July House of Lords Pwsdi•nV° COnd readin nf Old-age of lor S votes 16. a majority Urd Lausdowne’s Advice. the debate ie course of ♦he Hon m I” °'d-Aee Pensions Bill in
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      The Colonial Office.
      77 5 Supplied by Reuter.) "•minions Department. Uud.r. r Alfred r Colonies, informed ,non m ,hp House of Com. Imperial Confe Secretariat of the the Itomin rw ce has now been linked °ffice, bm it'°!i B if r Part T nt of the Colonial •fP* r *te d ut
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      The Transvaal.
      45 5 (Supplied, by Renter Passive Resistance by Indian Hawkers. London, 22nd July.—A telegram from Johannesburg states that eight Indian hawkers, who were given tbe option of a fine of ten shillings or four days’ imprisonment for not having licences, refused to pay the fine.
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      President Fallieres.
      41 5 (Supplied by Renter.) Banqueted in Denmark. London, 22nd July.—President Fallieres, at a banquet given in bis honour at the Amalienborg Palace, exchanged speeches with King Frederick of Denmark, and emphasised the centuries of friendship between that country and France.
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      Turkey.
      48 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Further Murderous Assaults on Army Commanders. London, 22nd July.—Murderous assaults on Turkish officers, presumably by adherents of the Young Turkey Party among the subalterns, continue iij| Macedonia. A Lieut.-Colonel was murdered at Seres, another wounded at Salonika, and Muttessarif has been assassinated at Dibra.
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      New York to Paris Race.
      155 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) German Car Leading. London, 21st July.—The German car, which is leading in the New York to Paris motor race, has arrived at St. Petersburg. [The start for the New York to Paris motor race took place on February 12. Lincoln's birthday. The
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      Count Komura.
      40 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Leaves London next Monday. London. 22nd July.—Count Komura, Japanese Ambassador in London, will start on the 27th inst. via Siberia for Japan to tske up his post as Foreign Minister in the new Japanese Cabinet.
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    Murder in Pahang.
    247 5 DISTRICT SURGEON THE VICTIM. Another European Badly Wounded. News has been received by the Police authorities at Kuala Lumpur that the District Surgeon of Kuantan. on the East Coast of Pahang, has been murdered, and that a contractor named Maclean has been severely wounded, by robbers. The
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    Planters' Association, Malaya.
    878 5 Ihe Planters Association of Malaya had a meeting at the Ipoh Club on the 19th inst. Mr. R W. Harrison (Klang, D. P. A occupied the chair. There were in addition twelve delegates present, and tbe secretary. Ceylon Rubber Exhibition. r l be Secretary said very few
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    Mines and Returns.
    531 5 A shareholder writes to In Tinland expressing an opinion that shareholders in tin complines should lie informed how work is progressing in their concerns. He writes“It is a pity that shareholders do not insist on l>eing informed, through the Press, how wmk is progressing on their property,
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    Passengers.
    147 5 Arrived. Per s.s Nyanza, 21st July, from Loudou Mrs. II Martiu, and Mr. Richards Per s.s. Prinz Regent Luitpold, 21st Julv. from Colombo Mrs. Chesuev, Mr XV. R Lunbe, Miss Clack, Mr. and Mrs. Loveridge From Genoa Mr. and Mrs Mar Koch. Mr. A. Hood Begg, M r E
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    Fixtures.
    86 5 To -pay 24th Day of Olh M"on. League Football Free School vs. AngloChiufse School, 0 11. C. Ground. P. C. 0. Tennis Tournament. Town BauiJ, Esplanade, 6 to 7 p.m Matsuo’s Cinoinatograph. corner of Penang Road aud Campbell Street, 8-30 p.m The Pathescope.” King Street Theatre, 7-30 p.m. and
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    MAILS DUE.
    17 5 English (Delhi) ...29th July. Ohtna Devanha) ...1st Aug. German (Derringer) ...5th China (Prix Ludwig) ...5th
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      22 5 W-AJXTTED. A Shipping, Landing and Forwarding Clerk- Apply, stating experience and salaiy required, to 227-08 370 P. E. L c/o Straits Echo.
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      704 5 IS* TO-NIGHT!!! U PATHESCOPE, KIK« STREET THEATRE II ALL. GRAND PROGRAMME. Don’t miss your opportunity of seeing this Up-to-date Show* THE PICTURES WILL CAUSE YOU 2. ROARS OF LAUGHTER 2nd Show Programme, at 9-30 P.M. I. Videos Acrobatic Skaters. The 50th Kielostock Regiment’s Jubilee. The Smelling of a Police Dog.
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    London a Tourist City.
    232 6 A few year» ago nobody except the business man and the young provincial intent on a strenuous holiday ever came to London. Then the football finals introduced the tripper by thousands; and at the Jubilee we were finally discovered by the outer world London, or some
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    Mrs. Longworth's Hat.
    261 6 Mrs. Longworth, President Roosevelt’s daughter (who is generally spoken of as Princess Alice”), with her husband was present at the Republic Convention at Chi- cago on the 18th ult. Before the business of the day started Mrs. Longworth, who was seated in the front row on the
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    White Races in the Tropics.
    445 6 The opinion of some authorities that white races will never succeed iu obtaining a permanent foothold in tropical countries does not seem to be shared by a writer in the Journal of the American Medical Association. As quoted in Science (New York) he says: 'fhe
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    Japanese Women Abroad.
    286 6 UndeMirable Activity in Xanchuria. From reports submitted by the Japanese Consuls abroad the total number of male Japanese at tbo end of 1907 in all parts of Ibe world exclusive of Japan is estimated at 94,207 and that of females at 37,191, making a total of $1,398.
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    West River Floods.
    150 6 In order to further swell the funds being raised to alleviate the distress occasioned by the floods in Kwangsi and Kwangtuug an al fresco bazaar, on a large scale, has been opened in Hongkong. Many gifts and donations were received by the Committee from films aud from
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    Rubber Planting in Java.
    251 6 The following extract dealing with rubber in Java, is takeu from the report of the British Consul, Mr. J. W. Stewart: Considerable interest continues to be evinced in the cultivation of rubber-produc-ing trees throughout Netherlands India, and the suitability of the climate and soil, coupled with
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    EXCHANGE.
    114 6 Penang, 22nd July. (By cmrtesy at the Charter»i Han»: London Detnauu Bar*. *2/3 i months' sight 3 Credit ...U/4 i 3 Docuineutarv ...2/4 Calcutta, Demand BauK Rs 174$ 3 days’ sigut, Privet-*- 1«6 Bombay. Demand Bank 174$ Mouimein, Demand Bank 173$ 3 days’ sight Private L76$ Madras, Demand Bank
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    PRODUCE.
    186 6 Gold leaf $65. B. Pepper( VV.C<»asj S'b«.. c > <>* no stock White Pepper $15. —sellers Trang Pepper 10-12$ buyers Cloves (picKed) 31. —buyers Mace 70.— sellers Mace Picking!» 55. —buyers Nutmegs 110s 18. —buyers No. 1 6.30 sales Sugar 2 no stock Basket 3.50 sellers Tapioca Flour 1.80
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    MARKET PRICES.
    184 6 Pinanq, 22nd Jolt, 1908. Beef— e t 8. Soup P er I Roast 20 Steaks 261 Stew or Curry Meat 17 Rump Steak 26 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 601 Feet 151 Heart 30 Liver per catty 30 Pork Pork per catty 82 Pig’s Head 22 Feet 24
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    SHARES.
    1159 6 •.a>l I *o *2 Number of, 'i i 2 2 5 5 Capital. Shares > Dividend. Name. 5 issued. |g g 5 i J i Mining. 1903 300,000 30,000 10 10 31 for year ending 31/3/08 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. 625 6.7556.50 1907 300.000 22,500 10 10 Bruang
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      54 6 A Good Suggestion. Carry a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic* Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in your hand luggage when travelling. It cannot be obtained on board the train or steamship. You will then be protected against attacks of diarrhoea, whi'h change of water and diet so often brings on- The George
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      68 6 Infantile Cholera. Any unusual looseness of a child’s bowels during the hot weather should be a warning to mothers. Infantile cholera may develop in a few hours, and prompt action should be taken to avoid it. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, followed by a dose of castor oil, will
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    Father Vaughan on Race Suicide.
    688 7 A SIN CRYING TO HKAVKN FOR VENGEANCE.” Leasehold Marriages. Fierce Denunciation or the Restriction or Families. Another crowded con*?relation listened to the secoud t.f the Rev. Father Vaughan’s addresses on marriage, at Farm-street Church, London, last month. The preacher on this occasion dealt with the
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      157 7 Try This for Chronic Diarrhoea. Many sufferers from chronic diarrhoea have obtained prompt relief by the use of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Some of the worst cases of this disease have been permanently cured by it after other treatmeut and skilled physicians had failed. T<y it and you
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      806 8 W. MAftSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha, U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Ccnsultation Free. KB8IDIX9 AT No. 21a Penang Road A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 mth». TEA V TEA SOLE AGENTS FOR PENANG, PATERSON, SIMONS Co.. Ltd. WONG KIM MUN, No. 77a, Bishop Street,
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