Straits Echo, 13 November 1908

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    36 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 6. $24 Per Annum PENANG, FRIDAY, 13th NOVEMBER, 1908. Single Copy, 10 cents. No, 2 62.
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      947 1 SOLE AOEKTS. GUINNESS’S STOUT. H 2 'f' O Irii J fcjj /A jSJ n JJO< •mv s.ssva o o THE .1 EASTERN SHIPPING Company, Ltd., (ENGINE WORKS.) BANKS, Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass Iron Founders. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. J 01,200,000 £1,525,000 £1.200.000 Engineering Appliances
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      33 1 X fHE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. HOddfN l ¥m} 4 $7 vP T/ h I ■X--05 o A 3 O) > r- 2 v ii a CO fli ZOKTO TIANG LEE Agent*.
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    Japanese Shalt Nots.
    729 2 COURTESY TO FOREIGNERS ENJOINED. The Governor of Kanagawa Prefecture h.iH issued a notice pointing out many thing* which must be avoided in regard to the treatment of foreigner*. The notice reads: Ah Upwards Foreigner in General. That people shall not crowd round for- eigners in the streets
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    Smiles, Unlimited.
    233 2 (July in America at present unfortunately. But there is no telling when the movement may not, spiead to this side. According to the New York World, smiling is to be taught hi «he pub.lc schools of America. The aulhoiities hold,aud not without, loason, tb it the smile is
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    What the Pigs Saved.
    110 2 According to the Morning Leader, the Astrea, plying befweeu New Zetland and New South Wales, was wrecked in a storm at the entrance to Bass Strait, and the steamer, which had a cargo of live cattle, lost all its boats as soon as they were launched
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      99 2 An Inquiry Answered. A gentletnau at Bembesi, Rhode-ia, writi 8 o itaube wbete Chamber, ain’s Cough Remedy chu be procured. He pays be has 1 allied of the good effects res u tun; from it a u«e, and as childreu in that locality are often subject to coughs, he desired
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      476 2 A Good Household Liniment. When a bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Ba’un is kept in the bouse, the pains of burns and scalds mav be promptly relieved, cuts aud bruises quickly healed, swellings promptly reduced and rheumatism and neuralgia robbad of tleir terrors. In fact, for the household ills, it is
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      2092 2 NOTICE is hereby given that we have appointed .uessrs. McAlister Co. t Ltd., our Agents in Penang. VACUUM OIL Coy. 11-11-08 661 NOTICE. Factories, Firms, Planters &c., who desire to increase their business by establishing: an agency in North-China, are requested to communicate with the CHINA BORHEO TRADING Co., Taku
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    32 3 Vestel$ From Ajenlt Due Delhi Singapore AG&Co. 21st Nov. Kleist Singapore B.M.&Co. 24th Billow Colombo B.M.&Co. 26th Oceaua Singapore A.G.&Co5th Dec. Derfflmger Colombo B.M &Co. 10th Somali Singapore A.GACo. 11th
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    SAILINGS.
    25 3 Vettelt For Agents Leave* Delhi Colombo A.G.&Co. Nov. Kleist Colombo B.M.&Co. Bulow Singapore B.M.&Co. Oceana Colombo A.li.iCo. Dec. Derfflinger Singapore B.M.&Co. Somali Culombo A.G&Co.
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      59 3 Bennwhr, Br. s.s. f 1.935, Henderson, 12th Nov., London, 10th Oct., Oen.—S. B. A Co. Ooeben, Qer. s.s., 5,150, Wilhelmi, 12th Nov., Hamburg, Bth Oct., Gen.—B. M. A Co. Kistna, Br. s s., 524, Learmont, 13th Nov., Singapore, 11th Nov., Gen.—H. L. A Co. Goslar, Ger. s.s., 2,743, Schutt,
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      DEPARTURES.
      52 3 13th November. Malaya, for Deli. Rotorua, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Padang, for Batu Bahra. Perak, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Kum Sang, for Singapore and Hongkong. Carlyle, for Teluk Anson. TJn Peng, for Pulau Langkawi, Perlis and Setul. Johanne, for Singapore and Hongkong. Flying Fish, for Port Weld
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      MAILS CLOSE
      101 3 Fo* Madras taking mails for Europe, etc., via Bombay—Per Teesta, to-morrow, 10 a.m, Pangkalan Brandan—Per Vidar, tomorrow, 1 p.m. Deli—Per Perak, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Trang—Per Tong Chay Un, to-morrow, l p.m. Deli—Per Calypso, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Teluk Anson—Per Ban Whatt Soon, tomorrow, 3 p.m. Langsa. T. Semawe, Segli,
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    482 3 Per P. and O. s.b. Mongolia, connecting with the Devanha at Colombo, due at Penang on 19th Nov. To Singapore: (from London, Oct. 23) Mr. E. Johnson, Mr. R. H. Ropers, Mr. R. S. Preeston (from Marseilles, Oct. 30) Mr. J. S. Stephens, Mr. Q. Stephens,
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      891 3 Pi 0. Steam Navigation Coy. Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward. i;t 1)i ranha connecting with Mongolia a,,-, 3 Delta do India 17 Assays do Victoria Homeward. THROUGH STEAMER TO LONDON. a.s .Macedonia March 26. fares ry mail steamers. l«t Clasa and Ola H, Union by Sea £66 £44 [’oiiar
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      388 3 (S HIPPING.) HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. FREIGHT SERVICE. Next Sailings for Singapore, China and Japan. Next Sailings Homeward. VIA COLOMBO. Taking cargo at through Rates to Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Copenhagen Lisbon, Oporto, London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Marseilles, Trieste, Genoa, PoHs in the Levant, Black Sea, and Baltic Ports, North and South American Ports,
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    The Straits Echo.
    95 4 justice satisfies everybody and Justice alone Published dally (except Sunday».! at T« CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No 226—2.32, Beach Street. Pouang PRICE: DAILY LOOAl V‘ ,r annum OUTSTATION8 Postage Kxua MAIL BDITION (Poet Kree) »1A OAKl.K address Echo —Penang.” Telephone No. 343 trarloe-* conunn locations should be *rtdn*»»ca
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    PENSIONS.
    769 4 No matter what Party be in power, the British Government ot the day after to-morrow always talks a great deal about economy, retrenchment, and the like. The extravagance of the Ins is consistently deplored by the Outs. W e wonder, with a wonder akiu to hopelessness, if there will
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    AN EXPLANATION.
    88 4 In our leading article on the Queen’s Scholarships yesterday we stated that the unofficial members of the Legislative Council, with the exception of Mr. Tan Jiak Kim, are in favour of abolishing the scholarships.” It has since been pointed out to us that the remark only applies to
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    The Sampan Strike.
    349 4 End in Sight. The strike still continues but it is expected that it will end to-morrow. It is understood that the majority of the men are anxious to 1 return to work but are prt vented by one particular clan (Chinese) who intend boldiug out. Yesterday evenine.
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    The District Court.
    328 4 (Before Judge Wolferstan Robbery. Yio Tak, a Hokion, was yesterday charged with robbery of $3 from the person of a 1 KliDg named Meidin Pitchey, at Chulia Street, on the 30th ultimo. The accused claimed <o be tried. Detective-Sergeant Thrale conducted the prosecution, while Mr. Martin, of
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    635 4 The U llowmg business in Mu h is been done lo-day Pe*>aug Penang Tin Exchange, 7 buyers, no sellers Eastern Smelting Go 7 (J9.75 buven*, no sellers j Straits Trading Co., 50 tons at 70. Singapore: I Straits Trading Co., 50 70.12^ Total 100 tons.
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    The Police Courts.
    891 4 (Before Mr. Brovin Cruelty to Animals. Kalayan and Mutusami were yesterday hoed $0 each, for overloading a bullock cart Gaming in Public. Hok Chuu and Chu Poh were yesterday fined .$3 each for gaming in public at Penang Street. Theft. Chiang Hsi was yesterday sentenced trt I
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      525 4 MUNICIPAL NOTICE NOTICE. NOTICE is 1 erebv given that the 1’oWer of Attorney dated 27th December, 1902, made by me in favour of Cheah Cheang Lim, has ttis dav been revoked. (Sgd.) FOO CHOU CHOON Dated at La hat, this 7th day of Nov., 1908. 10-11-08 654 rnflE Ordinary Meeting
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      25 4 Gonosan capsules contain on > fca#i East Indian Sandal w T Kawa. The Brst dow C, ,f *> leut iuflammatory ,ympt*> ((t capsules, at all dealers and
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    29 4 Domestic Occurrence. Death. Wilfcelinina Matilda Augusta Rodyk (nee Diemont) wife of Mr. Charles llodyk. Remaius to be removed from 64, Larut Road, to Protestant Cemetery, at 4 p.m. to-morrow.
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The Reichstag Debate.
      124 5 (Supplied by lleuier.) Plain Home Truths for the Kaiser. Loudon. 12th November.—Herr Kiderlenwiechter, Acting Foreign Secretary, while delivering his maiden speech in the Reichstag in defence of the overworked Foreign Office, was jeered aud shouted down by the Radicals aud the Socialists, who were not called to
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      The Two-Power Standard.
      49 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Premier’s Definition. London, 13th November.—Mr. II. H. Asquith, speaking in the House of Commons, said that he accepted the definition of a twopower standard as ten per cent, over the two next strongest powers It is believed that this foreshadows six Dreadnoughts.
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      The “Bellerophon.”
      25 5 The Bellerophon.” (Supplied by Reuter 22 Knots an Hour. Loudon, 12th November.—Tho battleship Rellerophon in her trials attained a speed of twenty-two knots per hour.
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      The Balkan Crisis.
      27 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Bosnia and Herzegovina. London, 13th November.—Bills were introduced at Vienna and Buda Pest, yesterdav ratifying the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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      Colliery Explosion.
      38 5 (Supplied hy Renter.) Entombed. London, 13th November—At a colliery explosiou at Ilamm, a town in Westphalia, 360 people were entombed. Thirty-seven bodies have been recovered. Thirty-six people were injured by the explosion. The fire is spreading.
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      Turkey.
      35 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Election of Deputies. London. 13th November. —2'20 out of a *°tal of 240 Turkish deputies have been elected. It is hoped to convoke the Chamber towards the end of the month.
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      Melbourne.
      217 5 (Supplied by Reuter New Cabinet Formed. London, 13th November.—A telegram from Melbourne states that Mr. Fisher, a member of the Labour party, has formed a Labour Cabinet. It is reported that a Railway Police force is to be organised in Kuala Lumpur at a special depot. Mr. Jelf, the
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    "To the Dogs."
    685 5 (From Our Special Correspondent.) London, 21st Oct. Ihis week your correspondent, together with a motley crowd drawn from the rest of the aristocracy now in Town, has being going, overtlv and«uuashamed, to the dogs. This is a fee lv tunny way of introducing the fact that many
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    Dindings Notes.
    243 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Lumut, Nov 12th. The Return of the D. 0. Mr. J. Lornie. the District Officer of the Dindings. who has been down to Penang for a few days, returned by the Mary Austin this morning. He has benefited somewhat in health, but is still
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    Singapore Notes.
    918 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Wednesday, Nov. 11. The King’s Birthday. The parade of the Garrison and Volunteers in honour of the Birthday of H. M. the King was spoiled by the heavy rain which had fallen earlier in the morning. The race-course was practically a swamp, and Major-General
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    Tongkah Notes.
    590 5 (From Our Oum Correspondent.) Tongkah, 11th November. Now Customs Building. The Customs house and offices connected with it have been removed to their new building—a stone edifice of beauty and splendid appearance, which must have cost the Government a goodish round sura. In connection with this new building*
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    An Exhibition for Sportsmen.
    1012 5 Travel and Sport at Olympia. Rather rnoro than a year sen-to be exact, on May 18,1007 —the Travel Exhibition was opened at the Royal Hor: icultura! Hall, London. Space was limited, so that the scope of the exhibition was restricted; the idea was so novel as
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    Passengers.
    270 5 Arrived. Per Bs. Rotorua, 12th Nov., from Port Swettenham Mr. A. van Tooren. Per s. 8. Goeben, 12th Nov from Colombo Mrs. P. C. von Hagt, Mr. F. Posse. From Naples: Mr. C. M. H. Eoell, Mr. A. Kinder maun. From Genoa Mr. W. Cremer, Mrs. It. J. Meinesz
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    FIXTURES.
    76 5 To-day 20th Day of 10th Moon. Town Band, Esplanade, 0 to 7 p.tn. The New Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Campbell Street and Penang Road, 7-30 p.m. and 9 3.) p.m. To-morrow. 21st Day of 10th Moou. Auction Sale of lauded property in the District of Tulloh Jelutong Penang, archway
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    MAILS DUE.
    15 5 English (Devanha) ...19th Nov. China {Delhi) ...21st China Kleist ...24th German Billow ...26th
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      40 5 Something for the Children. purity of Chamberlain's Cough Rem* has loug haen ttQ established fact. Give l e I'ttle ones. It contains no opium "tlier harmful drug and will cure their colds and croup. The George Town ‘•pensary, Wholesale Agents.
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      87 5 00 0(0“°* ALL MACHINES ARE COMPLETE WITH LUCAS LAMP AND BELL, TOOLS AND TOOLBAR AND REPAIRS OUTFIT. Kf 1 Can be had with either inverted;or roller brakes rubber or rattrap pedals, road racer, flat or unturned handles, 74 to 81 gear, X or diamond frame. Cycles have De Lux Saddles
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    Taft for Modern China.
    839 6 Would Aid the Dragon Empire. The .following is taken from the Manila Cablevews- American of the 21st uU.r New York, October 12 —Mr. Taft, the Republican candidate for the Presidential election, received Li Sum Ling, editor of the Walt Tse Yat Po. of Hongkong, on Saturday
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    The Highest Bid in Liners.
    339 6 Under the impressive title of One Ship Heavier than the Spanish Arinada” recent papers from home set. forth the details of the two new liners, Olympic aud Titanic,\ wLich are to ba built m Messrs. Harlaud and Wolff’s yard at Belfast for the White Star
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    School of Tropical Medicine.
    314 6 Lord Crewe and the Colonial Service. The Earl of Crewe, presiding at the inauguration of the winter session of the London School of Tropical Medicine, remaiked that the school owed to a great exteut. its inceptiou to his distinguished I predecessor, Mr. Chamberlain (hear, hear). The
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    Diplomats and Oysters.
    254 6 The auuud oyster feist at Colchester was held on the 20th ult.. the guests iucludiug the Chinese Minister. His Excellency, whose presence as the representative of so ancient a civilisation, the Mayor hinted, might act as a corrective to any of his townsmej who might be inclined
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    EXCHANGE.
    118 6 Pbna.no, 13th November. ißi (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Ootawd Bans --2/3|- months’ sit'tr' Bin ..2 4^ 3 Credit ...2/4, 3 3 Documentary ...2/4$ Calcutta, Demand Hauit R»- 174$ 3 <lavs’ Pr'vaie 176 Bomba.. Daman 1 Bank 174 f Moulmoin, Demand Bank 173$ 3 dq,ys’ sigjit Private
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    PRODUCE.
    183 6 j-oid i«w ..$65 20 B. Pepperf W O'lant no stock White Pepper $15.50 buyers Trang Pepper 10.95 sales Cloves picked) out of season Mace 71.— sales Mace Pickings 61. —sales Nutmegs llo» 18 —sales N«» 1 6.65 sales du*ai n *lock 365 sellers Tapioca K i.iir 165 sales Copra...
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    MARKET PRICES.
    178 6 Pbnano, 13th November, 1908 Bukk— etg Soup f* 1 o*•*!_. 14 Koaii Sleeks 24 Stew or Curry Men* 10 Ullmp 24 ')t I’m «*oh 25 ToUglle *>o Fool 20 Heart Liver per catty 30 Pork Pork p«' catty 32 Pig’s iiea.l 20 Feet 24 Tong at» 30 Motton
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    SHAKES.
    480 6 1 £><> l *****903 1901 1907 19r*l 1899 19<Hi 1907 1995 1906 1904 1906 1907 1907 1904 1907 1905 1905 1892 1907 1907 1906 1907 1907 1906 1902 1905 1904 1905 1903 1906 1901 1905 1906 1905 1906 1906 1906 1906 1906 1907 1895 1906 1903 1906 1906 1904
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      107 6 Gonosati is a happy combination of Kawa I basins with Oleum Santali in the proper* t.mn of 1 part Kawa Kawa to 4 parts Oleum. Santal cures easily, no complications. All chemists a nr! dealers. Che Society or motor manufacturers and Cradcrs, £td. For th, proU'Uon, en<ouragement ana dcvtlofmtnto/ tl:<
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      66 6 Children in the Home. Small cbildrpn are always a source of an xiety to parents. Coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough attack the little ones and serious iHiies* results almost before they are aware of it One trial of Chamberlain’s Ci Uvh Remedy for these troubles will prove its itriaiuoty
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      120 6 MACKATS LIQUEUR WHISKY. The Whisky of Goxmoisseurs. Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. AGENTS FOE PUNA NO <? F. M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.’ GIN IN RED CASES, Sandilands Buttery Co WROUCHT-IRON TUBES and fittings. Large Stock Always on Hand. ADAMSON, G1LFILLAN CO«, LTD.
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    Canton.
    870 7 Any one who has ever been in Canton will feel as I do, that not to add one’s little say to what has been already said—and honestly. I do not think that is very much—would be all but impossible. Yet—where to begin With the strange night on board the
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      1244 7 BAXTER Co.’s BEST NAVY CANVAS. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. DAVID CORSAR SON’S WELL-KNOWN EXTRA NAVY CANVAS, No- 0. SINIUI ANUS. BUTTERY Co John Baziey White Bros.’ PORTLAND CEMENT, “LION BRAND.” Sandilands, Buttery Co,, AGENTS. PENANG F. M. 8. BURRELL Co.’s INSURANCES, THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE C o L TD. (Registered
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      137 7 An Infallible Remedy. No matter how severe an attack of diarrboea may be, Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy never fails to give relief. You cannot afford to be without it. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale AgentsGrimault’s Skin Soap, so justly renowned for its cleansing and curative properties in removing
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      1047 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, late of Dr. Allen Co., Fha. US.A. THE PENANG ADVERTISING AGENCY, Bill-Posters and General Advertising Contractors, No. 7, Church Street, Penang, S. Telephone No. 303; I I Telegrams “PADDY.’ Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. BaSTDTNO AT No. 21a, Pena tip; Road. »„LEPHONE iNO. oUo; j.i: Jill-Posting 1
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