Straits Echo, 16 January 1909

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    37 1 Straits Echo 10-PAGE EDITION. DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 7. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, SATURDAY, 16th JANUARY, 1909. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 13.
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      23 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR;EAST. 4 C-T'j o sc ■I i j a A f>> ?/> Tom TIANQ LEE A Co., Sofe Agents,
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    Pengkalen Limited.
    801 2 The first ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of this mine was held at Tabb’a Hotel, Redruth, on 22nd December. Mr. James Wickett (chairman of directors) presided, and other directors present were j Messrs. John H. Bain and S. Milford Abbott, I with the secretary (Mr. Tom Wickett).
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    Chinese Court Journalism.
    127 2 Cbiua has a new Empress-Dowager —the widow of the late Emperor—whom the Prince Regent is pressing to take an active p iir t iu state aff tirs. She is enlightened enough to tit herself for the task by reading the vernacular uewspipers appearing at Peking and Tientsin.
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    Vigilance at the Peking Palace.
    112 2 Smr.a the appointment by deciee the other <lii* of Princes I'wi Tao and u lout;, and H K. 'i'ieh Liang, of tho Aliuiatrv of vVar, a» a Com mil live iu chat-e of the safety of tie Palace aud Organi* rs of the now Imperial
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    China's White Elephant.
    695 2 Experiences of the Dalai Lama in Peking. The accounts given in the Peking Gatctte J and the Shanghai native newspapers about i the Dalai Lama’s reception in Peking are very amusing. He has shown himself very sulky and cross when in any way humiliated as, for instance,
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    Johore State Railway.
    273 2 Great Trunk Extension to Indian System. One direction in which the British administrators of the federated Malay States are directing their energies, says Sir H. Kimber, iu an article on the future of Indian Railway Finance, is the opening up of that country by railways. A line
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      1835 2 i THE PENANG ADVERTISING AGENCY, Bill-Posters and General Advertising Contractors, No. 7, Church Street, I TK Jil!.Po!5 igMd Advertising Work of every description underUdcen. and also the delivery and distribution of Circulars, Handbill*, Samples etc. ne8 PROMINENT BILL-POSTING STATIONS inPenang, Province Wellesley, i ed s erated Malay States, Kedah, and
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    32 3 Yette'n From Agents Due Aseave Singapore A.G.ACoKith Jan. Deifflinger Singapoie B.M.ACo. 19th P. Regent Luitpold Colombo B M ACo. 21st Bengloe Britannia London 3.B ACo. 24th Colombo A.G ACo. 2ith
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    SAILINGS.
    24 3 Petselt For A'jirt* Assave Colombo A.G.ACo. Jan. Dei ffluger Colombo B.M.ACo. P. Repent Luitpold Singapore iB M.ACo. Bengloe Singapore S.B.AUo Britannia Singapore A.G.ACo.
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      87 3 Jin Ho, Br. s.s., 110, Wright, 15th Jan., Langk»t, 14th Jan., Gen.—E. S. Co, Ltd. Mary Austin, Br. s.s., 121, Harvey, 15th Jhd Asahan, 14th Jan., S. Co., Ltd. Lightning, Br. s.s 2,122, Gentles, 15th Jan Calcutta, 10th Jan., Gen.—A A. A. Co. Canton, Br. s.s, 106, Gillies, 16th
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      DEPARTURES.
      98 3 16th January. C. Apcar, for Calcutta. Sree Bangka, for Batu Babra. Sado Mam, for Colombo aud Tuticorin. Jin Ho, for Langkat. Mary Austin, for Asahan. Lightning, for Singapore and Hongkong. Cornelia, for Teluk Anson. Flying Dragon, for Pulau Langkawi. Kistna, for Port Swettonham and SingaporeG. G. Daendels. for Deli
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      MAILS CLOSE
      64 3 Fo* Singapore—Per Sol/ond, 18th instant, 11 a.in. Pangkalan Brandan—Per Petrel, 18th instant, i p.tn. Deli—Per Perak, 18th instant, 1 p.in. Trang—Per Lsong Ho, 18th instant, l pm T r ang and Pang Nga—Per Deli, 18th instant, Ipm. Dindings and Teluk Anson—Per Canton, 18th instant, 2 p.m. Singapore, China
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    451 3 Per P. and O. s-s. Nore, due at Peßanz on 18th Jan-: To Singapore (from London. Dee. 19) Mr. V. Knight. Mrs. A. Robertson, Mrs. Blauford, Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs Moore, Capt. H. P. Hilton, Mr. B O Qrigor, Mr. C. T. Bullen.
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      1075 3 (B HIPPING.) P.&O. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mali Service. Outward. Jmn. 28 Britannia connecting with China Feb. 11 Delta do Moldavia Homeward. THROUGH STEAMER TO LONDON. 8.s. Macedonia March 26. FAKES BY MAIL STEAMERS. lat Ola** Soil Claw I'o London by 8c* £66 £44 i'o Marseille» or
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    The Straits Echo.
    98 4 Jn*Mre «atlifles everybody and Jo»'lce alone —Kmtrt'.n I'nbllahed flatly (exempt Knn<layt.l AT T? E CRITERION PRESS, Lid., No. 226—232, Beach St reef, Penang. PRICE: OAII.Y 1,0011 J 24 per annum OUTSTATIONH Koefatte Kitra MAIL lIHTION (I’ost Free) fIS OAKLK AUDRK3S Echo —Penang.” Telephone No. 343. H. «.—All
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    FOREIGN INTERVENTION.
    952 4 On the sth iustant Reuter informed us of the dismissal of Yuan Shi-kai,and later on, from the same source, we learnt of intended protests against this act of the Chinese Government on the part of England and the United States, which intention, however, was abandoned. This incident points
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    ADMIRAL ROJESTVENSKI.
    333 4 To-day a telegram reports tlie death of Admiral Rojestvenski. The first report of Admiral Rojestvenski’s death, which Reuter wired out some six months back, was greatly exaggerated,” but apparently there is no mistake this time. Admiral Rojestvenski will go down to posterity as the commander of the ill-fated
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    To-morrow’s Church Services.
    234 4 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. Sf. George's Uhurcli. 8 a in.—Matius (Choral) 8-30 am. Holy Communion (Plain). 10 am.—Matins (Chinese). 5 p m. Sunday School. 6pm —Evensong ami Sermon To-morrow tb« collections at all the services will be given to the fund for the relief of the sufferers
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    298 4 The following business in tin has been done to-day Penang Penang Tin Exchange, 7 n buyers. no sellers j *oo./U Straits Trading Co., 7 buyers, no sellers j Eastern Smelting Co.) buyers, no sellers »415 Singapore: Straits Trading Co., 150 tons at 04.20 Tin is
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Yuan Shih-kai’s Dismissal.
      68 4 Supplied by Reuter.) English and American Representation. London, 16th January.—Reuter’s correspondent at Peking states that, acting on the recommendations of their respective governments, Sir John Jordan, the British Minister at Peking, and Mr. W. W. Rockhill, the U. S. Minister Plenipotentiary to China, have made representations to
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      The Balkan Crisis.
      97 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) France’s Offer. London, 15th January.—lt is stated at Vienna that France has offered to mediate between Servia and Austria in the event of a Conference. Turkish Officers to Study in America. Ten Turkish Officers, including a son of the Sultan, will join the American
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      Royal Commission’s Recommendation.
      54 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Afforestation of 9,000,000 Acres. London, 16th January.—The Royal Commission recommends the afforestation of 9.000,000 acres in the United Kingdom and the financing of the scheme by a loan. It estimates that the income after eighty years will be millions and that the scheme will
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      Somaliland.
      55 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Forces to be Strengthened. London, 16th January.—lleuter learns that the forces in Somaliland are being raised to 1.600 to strengthen the coast between the coast and Burao, bryond which it is not, intended to advance. The object of this step is to prevent surprises thus obviating
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      Liberia.
      47 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) German Liner Fired Upon. London, 16th January.—The Liberian Customs gunboat hark has tired on the German liner, it is supposed, for disregarding the Customs regulations. The German guardship, Cameroons, has sailed for Liberia. The Lark is commanded by a British naval reserve officer.
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      Anglo-American Wedding.
      43 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Lord Granard Marries Miss Beatrice Mills. London, 15th January—A telegram from New York states that Beatrice, daughter of the millionaire Mr. Ogden Mills, was married to LordGranard. It was the most important event in the New York season.
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      British Trade.
      64 4 (Supplied by Reuter Winston’s OptimismLoudon, 15th January.—Mr. Winston Spencer Churchill, President of the Board of Trade, speaking at Leicester, dwelt on the trade depression and said that the bottom had been reached. The prospects for 1909 were promising. 1909 would be a year important for democratic finance but
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      The Italian Disaster.
      29 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Mansion House Fund. London, 16th January.—The Mansion House fund for the relief of the distressed in the earthquake-stricken districts now amounts to $lOO,OOO.
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      The U. S. and Venezuela.
      34 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Settlement of Disputes. London, 16th January.—TheUnited States and Venezuela have agreed on a basis of settlement for the existing disputes by a reference to the Hague.
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      318 4 BUY A GRAMOPHONE. $25.50. OUK SPECIAL OFFER. $25.50. A MACHINE THAT WILL SIN G AND TALK. ARTISTIC CABINET, FLORAL HORN, $25.50. $lOO SECURES YOU A BRAND NEW PIANO. flsk for particulars. j\ /<?■ O' Jf > c? FOR HIRE NEW IMA NOS $lO per month. Tuned Free. p In THE
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    Singapore Notes.
    801 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Wednesday, Jan. 13. Digagter at the Docks. An unfortunate accident occurred at Tanjong Pagar on Monday afternoon in which many lives were lost. Pilot Dawson was taking out the French mail steamer, Polynesien, en route for China, when, for some reason not yet explained,
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    Kedah Notes.
    326 5 {From Our Own Correspondent.) Alor Star, 14th Jan. Alleged Fratricide. In the District Consular Court yesterday, Echi, a tamsam Malay, was charged with the murder of his younger brother at Naga Edit iu Kulim. From the evidence offered by the prosecution it appears that the crime was the
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    Notes from the Racecourse.
    415 5 Strong work on the outside track was indulged in this morning, but nothing remarkable in the wav of times was recorded The latest arrivals in charge of Duval, Sunray. Sunny South aud the griffin |j Diabolo, received a lot of attention, more particularly the last mentioned,
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    The Colony vs. F.M.S. Match.
    202 5 The following players from Penang are certainties for the Colony vs. F M S. Match which will be played at Kuala Lumpur on the 22nd and 23rd inst.V. D. Parsons. C* G May. Lungley and C. Bradbery. We understand that Dr. Hennessey (Malacca) and Ellis
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    SUPREME COURT.
    1068 5 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr Justice Fisher.) Possession of a Forged Note, etc. Yesterday afternoon Lim Beh, a Chinaman, was placed in the dock charged with (1) dishonest possession of a forged tendollar note, and (2) uttering the same with fraudulent intention. The accused, who was not represented by
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    The Police Courts.
    137 5 (Before Mr. Nunn) Cycling Without a Lamp. A Tamil named Jelabdin was yestprdav fined $2 for cvcling without a lamp at 10 45 p.m. the previous nieht. Alleged Theft. A Hindu lad was yesterday charged with stealing 2 coats. 2 sarongs, 4 spanners, 1 singlet aud 2
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    Murder in the Province.
    105 5 A few days ago a dead body was discovered by a Taochew at Pi ye Estate- He reported his discovery to Mr. Wilson, the manager, who telephoned the news to the Butterworth Police. The Inspector went out to the estate and examined the corpse, which proved
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    New Service to Kedah.
    552 5 We hear that ou Monday next, the Straits Steam Ship Co.. Ltd., are starting a ••daylight” service l>etweeu Penang and Kedah, the trip to Kedah and back being done iu the same day The s s Lady Weld, 511 tons register, will leave Penang every morning
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    Passengers.
    32 5 Arrived. Per 8 8. Putiala. 16rh Jan-, from Singapore Mrs. Jules Martin, Miss M. Martin and Mr. Klasa. Departed Per 8.8. Vorwarts, 16th Jan for Renong Mrs Doughty and two babies.
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    FIXTURES.
    77 5 To-day. 25th Day of 12th Moon. The New Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Campbell Street and Penang Road, 7-30 p.m. 9-10 p.m. Entire Change of Progtamme Wayang Kassim, King Street Theatre, 9 p.m. To-morrow. 26th Day of 12th Moon. Hunt Club Run, Dato Kramat, 7 a m. Water Polo Swimming
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      333 5 The New Japanese Cinematograph. SPECIAL CHANGE or PROGRAMME TO-NIGHT! Absolutely New and Latest! Pictures! Most Interesting and Humorous Pictures!' Do you know what Yugao" is. It is the name of nice flowers which bloom beautifully every evening in our garden only. Come and See. Great Success! Great Success!! WAYANG KASSIM
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      456 5 CROTOLARIA SEED, FRESH FROM CEYLON. Apply MANAGER. Selinsing Estate, 16-1 09 32 Taiping. CAKES CAKES CAKES SPECIAL OFFER FOR The Chinese New Year HERE IS A CHANCE FOR YOU TO EARN A SOVEREIGN. BOOK YOUR ORDER AT ONCE! BOOK YOUR ORDER AT ONCE By Special request of Customers we are
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  • Obituary
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    23 5 Obituary. (Supplied by Reuter.) Admiral Rojeatvenski. Loudon, 16th January.—The death is announced of Admiral Rojestvenski, the Russian commander at the battle of Tsushima-
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    Municipal Commission.
    449 6 Official Miuute». Minutes of a Special Getting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Tuesday, the 29th December. 1908. Present. F. J. Hallifax, Esq., (President.) L. H. Clayton, Esq. Quah Bong Kee, Esq. Absent. J. W. Hallitax. Esq. Lim Eu Tob, E*q. Lim Cheng Teik, Esq. 1. The Minutes
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    A Lethal Quagmire.
    505 6 (By a Banker.) In many parts of the world districts exist, occasionally of vast extent, of apparently fertile grazing land, but really deceptive death traps ready to engulf the uuwary traveller who heedlessly ventures upon the delusive grassy sward, which he soon finds to be but a
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    Rats and Plague.
    770 6 The Campaign in Shanghai. The N -C. D. News writes :—The campaign against rats in Shanghai hasnow begun in real earnest. Since the discovery of plague-infect-ed rats in Hongkew a thorough and systematic examination of all rats found dead in the streets has been introduced, and for
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    The International Opium Conference.
    171 6 Dr. Hamilton Wright, one of the American delegates to the Opium Conference, arrived in Shanghai from Hongkong at noon on the 3rd inst- Dr. Wright states that the object of the Conference is to ascertain whether the existence of the opium evil is real or not,
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    EXCHANGE.
    113 6 P*NAire. 16th Janiubt. “TTtW (By c jurtsey oj Use Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 4 months’sight ...2/4 T 3 Credit ...2/4y>j 3 Documentary ...2/44 CaJoniU, Demand Bank Rs 174 3 days’ sigtit Pri»»»* 176 Bombay. Demand Bank 173} Moulmem, Demand Bank 1724 3 days’ sight Private 176 Madras, Demand
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    PRODUCE.
    187 6 Gold leal $l5 20 H. Pep; er(W (Joist 31b5.50z.) no stock White Pepp*>i $l7 50 —sates P'li-ng Poppm 12.50 buyers Gloves 37 —sellers Mace 73. —sates Mace Pic 1, 62. —sales Nutmeg» 110 s 19 50 buyers C No 1 6.65 sate» Sugar < 2 no stock (Basket 370
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    MARKET PRICES.
    192 6 Penang, 16th January, 1909 Bekk— efs. Soup per cal.lt 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail nacli 30 Tongue 50 Feet 20 Heart 30 Liver per catty 30 Pork— Pork per catt y 32 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 24 Tong
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    SHARES.
    954 6 =H I i. I m 0-2 i Number of -5 2 r o S 2 Capital. Snares Dividend's. j Name. "S lgsoeJ. g OQ oj 1 .J I L_ Mining. 1903 300.900 30.000 10 10 10% for year ending 31/3/08 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. 675 725 »7. .907
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      30 6 Tbe curativo action of Gonosan is attributed to its being antiseptic and amestbetic. Manufactured bv J. D. Kiedal Ltd., Berlin, and sold in form of capsules. 4<» in a liottle.
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      233 6 M.CKAY'S LIQUEUR WHISKY. The Acme of Quality. Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. S4NDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., AGENTS FOR FENANQ F. .W. S. I THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES, Saadi lands. Buttery Co "SLEDGE BRAND”~MmX Absolutely Pure. Every single tin guaranteed good. Obtainable from all the
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    Medical Aspects of China.
    1088 7 Lecture at the China Society, London. The last monthly meeting of tueChiua Society was held at Caxton Hall, Westminster, Sir Patrick Manson, k.c.m.g., r.a.s., presiding. The subject for consideration Was China in its Medical Aspects,” dealt with in an interesting lecture by Mr. James Cantlie, M
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    The Spitting Nuisance in Hongkong.
    428 7 The following letter from the Colonial Secretary, Hongkong, forwarding a minute by tbe Governor relative to the expectorating habit, was laid ou the table at the meeting of the Hongkoug Sanitary Board on the sth inst.:— Colonial Secretary’s Office, 28th December, 1908. Sir, —With reference
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    A Disconsolate Actress.
    153 7 Devotion to histrionic art could not be carried further than was done in the case of Si-Tsay, a young Chinese actress, who was performing at Harbin, says tbe St. James’s Budget. Although only 16 years of age, Si-Tsay, was the star in a large company which was
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    Surprising Sherlock Holmes.
    153 7 The Paris correspondent of the Daily Telegraph quote* tbo Figaro's good story of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Coming up from the Riviera, be took a cab at the Gare de Lyon, and drove to his hotel, whore he tipped the driver substantially. Merei, Monsieur Conan Doyle,” said
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    Java Government’s Anti-Malarial Measures.
    72 7 The Java Government, says the Nieuwn van dtn Day, has just taken measures for the distribution of sugared quinine tablet» at low prices among the people living in malaria-stricken districts there. In some places these tablets are given awajr free to the people. Ihe tablets are
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      1096 7 INSURANCES, Guardian Assurance Company, Limited. EBTABLIBHBD 1821. Subscribed Capital Total Invested Funds upwards of 4,500,000 Total Annual Income j 8759,000 THE undersigned have been appointed Agents of the above Company at Penang, and are prepared to issue policies of Insurance against loss by fire at the lowost tariff rates. KENNEDY
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      21 7 Urimault and Co.’s Sarsaparilla cleanses the blood from all impurities arising from Scrofula, Eczema, Bad Leg», Skin Diseates, Pimples and Sores.
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      998 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, late of Dr. Allen Cu., Pha U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. M&iDINS AT No. 21a, Penang Road. A lew doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 noth* TEA .4 RATNER TWELVE-CORNER-BENT STEEL SAFES. JS; Fitted with their Interchangeable KEY LOCK. The Most Important Invention Ever
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    BEHIND THE CUPBOARD,
    3522 9  -  [All Rights Reserved] BY HEADON HILL (Author of Seaward to the Foe,” etc With wide-open, tearless eyes which till 1 that day had not ceased to weep through r three long piteous, weeks, Rachel Boyne f stood in her doorway and stared up the sor- 1 did
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    O Meeta San.
    1400 9 O Meeta San was the niece of the old sinuer who kppt the tea-house that stood on the hill at Noji. Her mother was Japanese, but her father was Irish, and this made her more than ordinarily desirable. Her shinv black hair, done in a big roll,
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    He Could Not Kneel in Church.
    522 9 Crippling Rheumatism Cured by Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. The world-wide reputation of Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills for Pale People as a remedy for Rheumatism is constantly being added to as fresh cures come to light. One of ihe latest recorded is the case of
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      54 9 From a Nova Scotia Publisher. Mr. H. G- Harris, publisher of the Advertiser, Kentville. N. S.. makes the following statement: I have used Chamberlain s Cough Remedy for myself and family an find it to be one of the best medicines for coughs and colds that I ever tried. George
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      39 9 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Cures Colds. This remedy acts on nature’s plan, allays the cough, relieves the lungs, aids expectoration, opens the secretions, and aids nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. The George Town Dispensary. Wholesale Agents.
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      38 9 No Poison. Chamberlain’s Cough Kemedy has been declared absolutely free from any injurious substance by Government and eip® mists, aud mothers need have no hesitaucy in giving it to the smallest infant. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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      47 9 Croup is Imminent. No matter how wel! your children may appear to be, you are never safe without a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in the house. It never fails to relieve and is perfectly safe to give the little ones. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents
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      35 9 Riedel’s Gonosan is not unpleasant to take and is not attended by those distressing byeffects which so often accompany the use of balsams and Sandal oils, It has secured unqualified praise from the leading Specialists.
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    The Longest Word.
    103 10 A que&t’on raised as to the longest sentence ever written h«s led to a search for the longest word. The honours iu English appear to rest bet ween autidisestablishmentarianisin and honorificabilitudinity,” the former word scoring twenty-eight letters and eleven syllables in the latter. Two other words, disintellectualisution
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    Experiment at Serendah Mine.
    142 10 Last weok, says In Tinland of the 11th inst., Mons. Petit made an experiment by affixing a monitor and nozzle to one of the pumps working with a single fan at Towkay Loke Yew’s miue iu Sereud ib the jet obtained was very regular and powerful
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    Selangor’s Budget.
    290 10 Government Anticipate Fall in Tin and Rubber. The Selangor Budget for 1900 is as careful ly prepared and as well printed as its predecessors. The revenue estimate of $8,728,790 is a cautious oue, but none the loss sound for all that. Iu Selangor, says the Malay Mail, it
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    Justice in Johore.
    450 10 Powers of the Singapore Registrar Questioned. Mr. E. 11- lvoek addressed the Chief Justice at thb Supremo Court, Singapore, ou Monday last, on a motion to set aside an order made by Mr. E. L Talma, ns Deputy Registrar, for service of notice of a writ of
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      144 10 An Indian Nobleman Uses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. You will see bv the following that Clnynbf rliMu’H Cough Remedy is a favourite iu the palace as well as with the humbler people io ludia: “For the past four*yeirs I have beeu gettiug large supplies of Chamberlain s Cough Remedy, not onlv
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      95 10 1909 NOW READY TO SHOP-KEEPERS, Chinese Calendars for 1909. PRICE $2 i PER 100. THE CRITERION PRESS LTD., 226-232, Beach Street, Fenana. Penang. 9th October. 1908 FOR SALE “The Ogheavai IN Fa? Cathay,” Y NG HXNG SHANG, A. Novel of absorbing interest to Chinese and students of Chinese character, manners
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      389 10 JOHN MARTIN, MINER. A ROMANCE OF MODERN MALAYA. BY OLIVER A8HWELL. AUTHOR OF Tale» oj the Fen," Chronielet of the Carburettor Club," In Peril in Penang" etc. PRICE 50 CENTS. MAT BE HAD AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Lid., 226,-232, Bench Street, Peaeag. The Early History of Penang, 1592—1827. BY E.
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