Straits Echo, 1 August 1908

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    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. o. $24 Per Annum, PENANG, SATURDAY, Ist AUGUST, 1908. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 176.
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      942 1 GUINNESS’S STOUT. TIANG LEE Co. RS7 a 3 ris; 0 ‘a. 4. N/ SOLE AOE^ih BASS’S ALE. T II E BANKS. eastern SHIPPING Company, Lid., (ENGINE WORKS.) Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass Iron Founders. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Hongkong Shanghai Banking CorporationPaid up Capital Rojctto
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      26 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. owm ivfifc' T '4 o> A cs Co > CD > 'V 'r TO KTO TIAWQ LEE 4 Oo Sole Agaatu
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    A Hurricane of Fire.
    466 2 (By a Banker.) .Of all the forces of natuie, with perhaps the exception of severe earthquakes, lire is unquestionably the most devastating and uiarming. In sparsely populated countries prairie and bush fires are described as f>eyond measure terrifying, while, although less formidable, yet a severe heath
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    How to Treat Them.
    895 2 Mayo,” in the Free Press, has the following light-hearted reference to a serious problem: —There were four of them in all, a youngster from South Africa, who had been sub-manager on a gold mine, a man from the Native States who had dug tin, plauted rubber,
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      36 2 Gonosau brings about satisfactory results without tbo aid of any local treatment and is the latest, and most scientific Remedy and far superior to combinations of plaiu Sandalwood oil, Copaiba etc. At all chemists and dealers.
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      431 2 NOTICE. B I. S. N. Co., Ltd. FOR the benefit of passengers attending the Races the departure of s.s. "KISTNA” for Port Swettenham and Singapore has been deferred until 7 p.m. on Ist August, 190«. HUTTENBACH, LIEBERT Co Agents. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. f enable intending passengers to Deli to L
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      1150 2 RANEEGUNGE STONEWARE. MACBETH BARRETT, LOGAN’S BUILDINGS, BEACH STREET, SOLE AGENTS FOR BURN AND CO., LIMITED, CALCUTTA. NOTICE. r jHHE undersigned *eg to inform the public of Penang and the neighbouring Native JL States that they have been appointed Agents for Messrs, lugal! Parsons, Clive 4 Co., Ltd-, of London, and
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    36 3 Fe*$*l* r r'ttu Agents Thus Devauha Singapore VG.&Co. 1st Aug* Titan Singapore W.M <tCo. 3rd Macduff Glasgow S.H &^o. t)th DeifHiuger Colombo BM&Co. (Jth 13enlaw*rs Tiondon S B &Co. Srh Malta Colombo A.G.&Co. 13th
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    SAILINGS.
    34 3 Vessel* For Agent* ljea.r>ey Devanba Golem bo K G AC Aug. Titan Liverpool W M ACo. Macduff Singapore S B ACo. Deitiltnger Singapore B M ACo. Benlawers Singapore SB. ACo. Malta Singapore A.G.ACo.
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      ARRIVALS.
      60 3 Socotra, Br. 8.8.. 3.896, Hickey. 31st Jhlv, Singapore, 29th July, Gen —A. G. A Co. Mart Austin, Br. s s., 121, Harvey. 31 *t July, Asahan, 30th July, Gen.—E. S. Co. Ltd. Canton, Br. s.s. 106, Gillies, let Aug., Teluk Anson, 31st July, Gen.—Kong Soon. Idomeneus, Br. ss 4,250,
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      DEPARTURES.
      69 3 Ist August. Sado Maru, for Colombo. Jin Ho, for Langkat. Mary Austin, for Asahan. Vorwarts, for Rangoon. Flying Dragon, for Pulau Laugkawi A Setul. Deli, for Dindings. De Kock, for Deli and Langsa. Kistna, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Tara, for Rangoon and Calcutta. Hebe, for Singapore. Vidar, for
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      MAILS CLOSE.
      252 3 For Trang and Pang Nga—Per Tong Chay Un, 3rd instant, 11 a.m. Deli—Per Calypso, 3rd instant, 11 a.m. Singapore, China and Japan—Per Fook Sawi, 3rd instant, 11 a.m. Calcutta—Per Nam Sang, 3rd instant, 11 a.m. Langsa, T. Semawe, Segli, Olebleh and Sabang—Per Pegu, 3rd instant, 11 a.m. Pangkalan
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    147 3 Per I*, and O. b.s. India, connecting with the steamer Malta at Colombo, due at Peuang on 13th Aug. To Penang (from London, July 17) Mr. and Mrs. J. Deckles. To Singapore (from London) Mr. and Mrs. A. Jamieson, Mr and Mrs. R. Forr aster, Mr.
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    33 3 P. O. SAILINGS. Mall Service. Outwards. Homewards. Malta 13 Aug. I Marmora 15 Aug. Devanha 27 Delta 29 Extra Service. Outwards. Hombwards. Palma 3 Aug. Sardinia 8 Aug Nore 18 Nubia 22 tt
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      852 3 iWtM 1(4 Arrives and ReP**»™' til»' 1 Mail Service. India Volta cocnfctiDg Yictona A nft do Homeward Couoecung Summer- w j f h S.S. London. I hie [kvanh'i 15 Marmora, Moldavia ‘Aug. 30 Himalaya S- J pt. 13 2') Delta Sept. 12 De,hl Macedonia Mongolia 27 Oct. 10 HUES lIIf
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      406 3 (JS HIPPIK^ HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE 'V FREIGHT SERVICE. Next Sailings for Singapore, China and Japan. k.B. Ambria 4th August, 1908. ss. Brasilia 15th Next Sailings Homeward. VIA COLOMBO. s.H Saxonia, for Havre and Hamburg 15th August, 1908. Taking cargo at through Rates to Antwerp. Amsterdam, Rotterdam. Copenhagen Lisbon. Oporto. London, Liverpool.
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    The Straits Echo.
    97 4 Jnotice -atiBC. fi everybody and Justice alece *m«rwi. Pnblinhed dally (except Kondaye.l AT TH CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penary. PRICE: DAILY LOCAI |2I per annnm OUTSTATIONB CoetAße Kxtra MAIL EDITION (I’oet Free) $l5 UAKLK ADORKS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343. 1 tt.H.— All baelnese comraiinicatlon.fi
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    HOW NOT TO TREAT THEM.
    678 4 Elsewhere in this issue of the Echo we reprint a very readable article by one of the brightest contributors of the Singapore Free Press. Mayo echoes some sentiments regarding the way for white men to treat natives, but he does not commit himself either to
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    Church Services.
    175 4 SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY August 2nd. St. George’s Church. 8 a.m.—Matins (No Organ). 8 30 a m.—Holy Oominuuion (Plain). 9- am.— do. (Tamils). 10- a.m.—Matins (Chinese). 5 pm- —Children’s Service. 6 p.m.—EveusoDg and Sermou. St. Mark’s Church. Butterworth. 9 a.m.—Divine Service with Holy Communion. Presbyterian Church. Divine Service
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    Penang Races.
    311 4 Scratching. The following horses have been scratched for to-dav’s races The Second Roadster Handicap.— Coastguard. The Penang Plate Acetine. Rapid Pi’g im The Penang Pub'e.— Kington, Benevo lence. Marathon. Fairdeal, Rosegiy. The Stable Stakes.— Sextant. Orion The Scurry Stakes.— Petgrave, Rutland. Kington The Federal Cup.— Lady Ha Ha.
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    Penang Rural Board.
    1396 4 SPECIAL MEETING. Yesterday afternoon a Special Meeting of the Penang Rural Board was held in the Land Office to consider the Building Bylaws and the By-laws regarding Market Gardens. There were present Mr. W. Peel (Pre9i dent). Dr S. H. Lucy and Messrs. C. G. May, J.
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    The Police Courts.
    397 4 < Before Mr. Nunn Nio Siu, a Chinese pork-seller, was yesterday charged with being in possession of a false dachinq. The defendant admitted the charge and was fined the sum of $5. Ui Seng, a Chinaman, was charged yesterday with using as genuine a forged tendollar cote.
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      310 4 I EASTERN ORIENTAL HOTEL. RACE DINNER, TO-NIGHT. BAND IN ATTENDANCE. 2 Special TIFFINS every day during the Race Week. SARKIĔS BROTHERS, Prnprie ors. *****000 000-o <vo-<vc.<X/ ><*o«><>o<yooo o*oo »-*->• NOTICE. IVlesers. GRAHAM Co., Ltd., HAVE OPENED A BRANCH DISPENSARY at 11c, BUCKINGHAM ST. Where Medicines can be obtained and Doctors’
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      42 4 Should be Kept in Every Household. As a result of saving mv child 1 Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and fl Remedy as a medicine which should every household.— John Adams. M pri M Gold River, Nova Scotia. The George 0 Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Home Politics.
      91 5 (Supplied by Reuter) The Irish l of Lords London. 31st M v dj q{ the Irish Unimssed the third ream versify Blil jeBt j m 3 i n t to Old-Age PenLords’ Aagjf Igited. fT rust.—Tbe House of ComL'Ddon. I st the amendmeut of the mons b*a reyoc
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      Paris Labour Riots.
      180 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Conflict with the Troops. London, 31st July— Serious labour riots have broken out at Draveilvigneux and Villeneuve near Paris. 'J he rioters barricaded the streets, pelted the troops with cobbles and used revolvers freely, wounding several of the troops, who at lengt h
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      Turkey.
      96 5 (Supplied by Reuter General Amnesty. Loudon, Ist August.—A telegram from Constantinople states tint is a general exodus of obnoxious Palace officials. There is much disquietude at the release of !*5O criminals and political offenders regarding win m an amnesty has bpen declared. The amnesty affects 200,000 Armenians in America
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      The Labour Party.
      31 5 (Supplied by Reuter To Visit Germany, London, 31st. July. —The Lthour Party will visit Germany next. Whitsuntide in order to promote an under»tauding between English and American workers.
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      New York to Paris Race.
      53 5 (Supplied by Renter.) American Car Second. London, 31 xt July.—The American Tho mas car in the New York to Paris race arrived at Eydtkuhuen on tho 27th uly, has reached Paris, fiuishing second in lO groat race. The German Protos car, it he retnouibered, finished
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      The Sievier Case.
      97 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Summing up by Chief Justice. London, 31st July—The Chief Justice. 1,1 ns Humming up of tho case in which Mr. 1,1 »ert Sievier was charged with extortion by Vffi k dwelt on tho extreme 1 u nity of deciding betweeu the contradic- evidence. He
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    Singapore Notes.
    996 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Wednesday, July 29. Darn] Adab Sports. d he Darul Adab Club sports were a huge success. H. E. tbe Governor and Miss Andeisou were present, aud Miss Anderson gave away the prizes in the absence of H. H. tiie Sultan of Jobore through indisposition
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    Cricket.
    86 5 Straits vs. F. M. S. Following are the final selections for the F. M. S. Cricket team to meet the Colony at Singapore to-day A. B. Hubback (capt.) ""i W. H- Bacon A. C. Corbetta R. M. McKenzie Dr. A. J. McCloeky Rev. G. M. Thompson H. R F.
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    The Agri-Horticultural Show.
    1043 5 AVe are courteously informed by the Hon. Secretary of the approaching Agri-Horticul-’ural Show at Kuala Lumpur that at the request of several ladies it has bpen decided to postpone the Table Decoration competition until the second day, 11th August, the judging for which will commence at It)
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    FIXTURES.
    138 5 To-day s:h Day of 7tb Moon. Penang Races. Third Day, 3 p.m. Race Dinner, E <fc O HotelThe Pathescope,” King Street Theatre, 7-30 p.m and 9-30 p m. Japan's Living Devils,” corner of Peuaug Road and Campbell Street, 9 p m The Bijou Troubadours, Town Hall Wayang Ibram, Kwala
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    MAILS DUE.
    17 5 China Prim Ludwig) ...sth Aug. German Derjjlinger) ...6th English i Malta) 13th China (Marmora) ...15tii
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    THE MOON.
    17 5 First Quarter Aug. stii O Full Moon 12th I..tst Qimrinr 19th O New Moon 27ih
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      106 5 Well-Known Remedy. I I re a,< few peoples in this country who lav uot used. or at least heard of Oh moor. 1 H Cone, Cholera, and Diarrba*» R 00-dv 'he lirst tliir»tj they think of wh**ii tl.ev ~IRnib cr of the family me s’ i icken ri,| ,|,irr^a;a P&m
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      31 5 Gonosan provokes neither discomfort, complications, nor nausea. It is the happiest scientific combination of best East Indian Sandalwood oil and Kawa Kawa. Bottles of 40 capsules at all chemists and dealers.
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      111 5 GOVERNMENT WHARVES, PENANG. riVdE public are hereby notified tb it the I Bonded Warehouse will bo op- non Saturdays until 4 p.m. By order of the Penang Committee, W. S I EOKY. 1-8 08 404 Render-1 Manag r u TO-NIGHT, KING STRKBT THEATRE HA 1.1. The Host Popular Show in
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      478 5 TO-NIGHT! TO-NiGHT!! WAYANC IB RAM The Indra Bongsoo Theatrical Co., AT KWALA KANGSA ROAD THEATRE, NOTICE, WILL STAGE ft HOST EXCITING PLAY. NEW ACTRESSES! NEW ACTRESSES!! COME AND SEE The Youngest Clown IN THE WORLD. ONLY FIVE YEARS OLD. COME! COME! COME EARLY!! Doors open at 8 p.m. Curtain at
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    THE EXPIATION OF JOHN REEDHAM.
    4540 6  -  [All Rights Reserved.] BY ANNIE S. SWAN, AUTHOR OF Aldersyde,” Gates of Eden,” A Lost Ideal,” Love, the Master Key,” Nancy Nicolson,” Mary Garth,” Ac., Ac. CHAPTER V. A Year Later. Lidgate got out at Clapton Station in the dusk of an autumn eveniug, and
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    EXCHANGE.
    118 6 t'ENA.MO, IST AUOUS {By courtesy ot the Chartered /(auk.) London Demand Man« ..2/3-J-Jf a months’ sight Bvov ..2/4-^ 3 Credit *-2/4$ 3 Documentary ...2/4,®, Calcutta, Demand Bank Us. 174$ 3 days’ sight Pr»*te 176 Bombay. Demand Bank 174$ Mommem. Demand Ban* 173 J 3 days’ sight Privet-» 176$ Madras,
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    PRODUCE.
    184 6 jk>l«l leaf $65. B.Popper(W .o**l oi no stock White Pepper $l5. buyers Tran? Pepper $lO buyers for India Cloves (picked) out of season Mace 70. —nominal Mace Picking* 58. —sales Nutmeg" MOs 10 —buyers N*». I 6.30 sales Sueur < 'I ..no stock 3.50 sellers Tapioca K>(»or 1.80 nominal
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    SHARES.
    9 6 ANTHONY AND ANDERSON, Excha/nge If Share Brokers. Quotations
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      45 6 A Message from Australia. Messrs. Williamson Co., Juudah, Queensland, writes: “Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrboei Remedy enjoys a great reputation in these parts. It b<>s effected some really remarkable cures, and there is scarcely a home without a bottle.” The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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      63 6 As a Last Resort. Before going to the expense of calling a doctor for a case of diarrhoea or dysentery, procure a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and you will be more than pleased with the result. There is not another medicine in the world that has
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      102 6 A Stubborn Disease. Rheumatism is considered by the medical men to bo the hardest disease there is to control, but Chamberlain’s Pain Balm has remarkable rower over it. One application will give relief. The George Town Dispensary. Wholesale Agents. MARTIN’S PEOL& STEEL. PILLS A French Remedy for at. Irretfvfarltlea. y-s.
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      87 6 Cheap Week End Excursions to Selangor. First class return tickets will be granted per s.s. Kistna,” timed to leave Penang for Port Swettenbam every Saturday afternoon available only for return per s.s. Perak,” or Pin Seng,” due to leave Port Swettenbam on the next afternoon and expected to arrive in
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      47 6 MACKAY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY. MAETEZiL’S G/es/ers' Champagne, Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co.. AGENTS FOR PENANG P. m. s. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Sanditands, Buttery Co BOB'S PEERLESS BRUD EVAPORATED BREAM. Absolute Purity Guaranteed, AGENTS: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., PENANG.
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    Rubber Share Market.
    277 7 Messrs. J. Russell Grant Co.’s Report. London, July 9th. Ihe Market for Malay Rubber Shares continues depressed, with the exception of the shares of a few Companies, which are in good demand, aud show improvement in prices. Auglo-Malays have been taken freely up to 3J for the
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    General Post Office, Penang.
    96 7 The following unclaimed letters, parcels and telegrams are lying at the General Post Office Letters. Adler. Mr. Russ, M. Brown, G. Safe, M. R. Dr. Colpoys. H. F. (4. Spencer, D. C. Davidoff, Beilina MissThoungbe Maung Davidson, Capt. J. A. Tiam Hee Chan Duncan, S. W.
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    NO MALARIA NOW.
    409 7 STATION-MASTER IN NETHERLANDS INDIA Tells How —Cured of Malaria, Pimples and Indigestion bt Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills Three Years Ago —Be is Still Well. Mr. P. Simon, of Soemenap, Madoera, Dutch East Indies, has favoured us with permission to publish his experience, which he related as follows
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      885 7 BAXTER Co s BEST NAVY canvas. sandiunds^ i^iiTcoßS*«^^ s WtLL-MOM extra NAVY CANVAS, No- 0. BUTTfcUt Co, Mm s&i Wiiifl Bros. PORTLAND CEMENT, “LION BRAND.” M. IS SUHANCEb, THE LONDON ASSURANCE CORPORATION. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER A.D. 1720 undersigned having been appointed -JL a ii 1 General Accident Fire and
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      21 7 Urimault and Co.’s Sarsaparilla cleanses the blood from all impurities arising from Scrofula, Eczema, Bad Legs, Skm Diseases, Pimples and Sores.
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      788 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. BMIDIK* AT /Vo. 21.5, Penang Road. A few doors from Ihe Eastern and Oriental Hotel. d mth» TEA i R 9 i'MiK TYPEWRITERS. TEA SOLE AGENTS FOU PENANG. PATERSON, SIMONS Co., Ltd. WONG KIM MUN,
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