Straits Echo, 25 January 1909

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    Masthead
    38 1 Straits Echo 10-PAGE EDITION. m DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 7* $24 Per Annum, PENANG, MONDAY, ifSth JANUARY, 1909. Single Copy, 10 ceots. No. 18.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      972 1 GUINNESS’S STOUT. tianq lee Co tp^r. Or o v> I k r* o O V* .v D® SOLE AO ENTS. T H E EASTERN SHIPPING Company, Ltd., (ENGINE WORKS.) Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass Iron Founders. BANKS Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Paid up Capital Reoarvo
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      33 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR.EAST. ROddlN/V^> N M y/., s /fi -7' A X n J 5 > ~a i 2 ~X> '2 R N 3 Tom TIANQ LEE A Co., SoJe Agents,
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    The Calendar.
    1036 2 Aa the year draws to its close (aays the I (>lobe of the tilst ult.) it seems opportune to any a few words about this necessary adjuncr to our daily lives. The word Calendar.” as well as the thiug signitid, has come to us from the Roman Calends,
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    King Manuel’s Queen.
    210 2 Boy Monarch Forming His Own Alliance. A grpat deal of speculation is going on in Portugal as to who is to be King Manuel’s Queen Alieady quite a number of eligible r« yal ladies have been mentioned as likely candidates for the honour; but, according to a
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      438 2 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Cures Colds. This remedy acts on nature’s plan, allays the cough, relieves t he lungs, aids expectoration, opens the seecrtions, and aids nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents. GOVERNMENT WHARVES. PENAN6. LABOUR CONTRACT. ate invited for the supply
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    • Advertisement
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      1970 2 I THE PENANG ADVERTISING AGENCY, Bill-Posters and General Advertising Contractor No. 7, Church Street, Penang, S. S. Telegrams PADDY. I Jill-Posting and Advertising Work of every description undertaken, and 1 dehvery and distribution of Circulars. Handbills, Sample» e c nes \v Master Fed PROMINENT BILL-POSTING STATIONS in:—Penang, Province Wellesley, t
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    26 3 Vessels /•Vi#*» Agents Due Britannia Delhi Prinze8s Alice Devanha Colombo Singapore Colombo Singapore A.G&Co. A. B. &Co. A.G.&Co23th Jan. 30 th 4th Feb. 13tb
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    SAILINGS.
    22 3 VetteU For Au*nt* l.-'ve» Britannia Delhi Singapore Colombo A G &Co. A.G.&Co. Jan. Prinzeas Alice Singapore Devanba Colombo B.M.&Co. A.G.&Co. Feb.
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      418 3 Pin Beny, Br. s.s., 378, Davidson, 21sl Jan., Singapore, 1 i>rli Jan.','Gen. E. S. Co-, Ltd. Hebe, Br. s.s, 317, Inkster, 22ud Jan, Singapore, 20th Jan., Gen. —W. M. A Co. Paehuniba, Br. s.b-, ’)44, Fenton, 22nd Jan., Moultnein, 17th Jan., Gen.—H. L. A Co. Cornelia. Br. s s.,
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      DEPARTURES.
      40 3 25th Janoary. Sree Bangka, for ]satu 15alira. Calypso, for Deli. Canton, for Dtndingsaud Teluk Anson. Lindula, for Singapore. Malaya, for Deli. Flying Fish, for Port Weld aud Taiping. Ayuthia, for Deli, Asahan aud JJitu 15aIiia Kut Sang, for Calcutta.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      24 3 Fom Tougkah—Per Sapp/w, to-morrow. 1 p.ni. Pulau Langkawi—Per Flying Dragon, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Port Swettenham aud Singapore—Per I poll, to-morrow, 4 pm.
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    253 3 Per P. aud O. s.s. China, connecting with the Jlritannia at Colombo, due at Penang ou 28th Jan To Penang (from London, Jan. 1) Mr. F. C. Marples, Mr. W. Jack (from Marseilles, Jan. 8) Mrs. J. B. and Miss Cliarra aud child, Mr. G. Crepy,
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      384 3 P.&O. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward. Jan. 28 Britannia connecting with China Feb. 11 Delta do Moldavia Homeward. THROUGH STEAMER TO LONDON. 8.8. Macedonia March 26. FAKES BY MAIL STEAMERS. 1st Clara To London by Sea £66 To Marseille* er Gibraltar £61-12... Sod Clara £44
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      175 3 (SHIPPIN G.) INTENDED SAILINCS. British India Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. For freight, passage or particulars apply to HUTTENBACH, LIEBERT Co., Penang:, Telephone No. 521. Telegrams: Huttlieb." Agents, THE EASTERN SHIPPING Co., Ltd. The Undernoted Steamers will be despatched, if circumstances and weather permit, from Penang as follows Penang—Bagan Tuan Kechil.
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      527 3 IV I ft p s i INTENDED SAILINGS. Kon. Paketvaart Maatschappij, (ROYAL PACKET COMPANY). For height, passage or particulars apply to 5c HUTTENBACH, LIEBERT 8l Co., Penang:, Telkphon* No. 521. Toloerramfl TTuttuktl’’ 4 penis. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL. LINE, un V m m?. m m ■-.i MB' -i.-:
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    The Straits Echo.
    99 4 Jaxtir« watlrfle* evorybody and )n«tlco alone Viihllxhort dully NnndnyO »T 1 I K CRITERION PRESS, Ltd.. No. 220—232, Reach Stiho*. Ponsiirv. price UAII.T LOCAI S2A p« r mini n> OIITHTA'I’IONH I’OMtHtr* *<»*>*• MAIL HIMTION (Poet Ireel $l6 OA KI. K AimUHSS Echo —PenaiiU.” Telephone No. 343 All
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    Domestic Occurrence.
    29 4 Birth On .Jan. 21st, 1909. at 340, Anson Road, the wife of A. E. Keymer (Eastern Shipping Co., Ltd.) and daughter of Mrs. A. Pykett, a son.
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    GAMBLING IN PUBLIC.
    443 4 The Police are to be congratulated in their endeavour to put a stop to a practice which has steadily grown into a nuisance. Thorp is a large class of people who take advantage of the Chinese New Year holidays to gamble in the public streets, and, during
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    The Governor’s Trip Home.
    72 4 11. E. Expects to Leave About Middle of February. The Straits Times is given to understand that His Excellency the Governor will probably leave for home bv the mail sailing about the middle of February. His Exceller.cv will be away some three months altogether, and during
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    Outward English Mail.
    42 4 The Roval mail steamer Britannia, having left Colombo at 11 p m. on Saturday last, is expected to arrive here at 5 a.m. on Thursday next, and will leave for Singapore and China at 9 a.m. the same day.
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    753 4 Tbe following business in tin has been done to-day Singapore Straits Trading Co., 7 Vi <- *64 50 buyers, no sellers Penang Straits Trading Co., 7 64 621 buyers, no sellers Eastern Smelting Co., 7 64 buyers, no sellers j 3 Penang Tin Exchange, tons
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    CRICKET.
    1911 4 F. M. 8. w. THE COLONY. < 1 (From Our Special Correspondent.) Friday’s Play. i Kuala Lumpur, 22nd Jan. —The rain yesterday evening had softened the wicket, which, however, was drying rapidly in the hot sun. Winning the toss the Colony’s skipper decided to bat first. For the States
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    The Volunteer Camp.
    627 4 This year’s camp, which broke up this morning, has be*>n voted a great success both from the military and the social point of view. The attendance right through was good. The Inspection passed off well, the Inspecting Officer, Col Glover, d.s 0., expressing his satisfaction with the
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      THE MESSINA EARTHQUAKE FUND.
      393 4 An Appeal. To ran Editor of the Sira its Echo. Dear Sir, —Allow me to appeal through the columns of your paper to Public Charity in the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States with a view of raising funds in aid of the sufferers from the
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    Government Gazette.
    396 4 The Government Gatette of January 21 contains the following items of information His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr. D. Beatty to be a District Judge for the Settlement of Penang. His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr. R, Peiree to be
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  • Obituary
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    94 4 Obituary. Mrs. Lim Cheng Law. We regret to announce the death from consumption of Nonia Khoo Saw Lan, wife of Mr. Lim Cheng Law, which took place at her residence, No 7, Cantonment Road, at 9 o’clock this morning. Deceased, who was a daughter of Mr. Khoo Bean Liang, was
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    PENANG TURF CLUB.
    1651 5 JANUARY MEETING. To-morrow’s Programme. 1. —The Maiden Plate.—2.45 p m Value $500. A Race for Maiden Horses Weight as per scale reduced 14 lbs. All horses imported into the Straits or F. M. S. as Subscription GHffins at a price hot exceeding $400 allowed 7 lbs. Entrance,
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    Singapore as a Trade Centre.
    900 5 The following translation from an article on the Strait» Settlements and Federated Malay States published by t.he German Government, emphasises the importAnce of Singapore as a distributing centre for European and America manufactures and as a point of departure for the tropical products of that
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The Singapore-Bangkok Cricket Match.
      107 5 The Singapore-Bang-kok Cricket Match. a [Echo. FtpaciuL} > •> 1 —L-U. Singapore, 2orcl January.—The match bettv«en Singapore and Bangkok was be gun yesterday (Triday.).. The wicket was wet and scoring was a matter of difficulty.' Bangkok hatted first and scored 51 runs in the first innings, Singapore replying With 45
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      The United States.
      198 5 Supplied by Renter.) 4 ‘XI,- >:* Fortification of Sail Pedro. ,London,.,23rd January.—A telegram from \Yasbi9g£en states that Mr. Roosevelt recently, sent Congress a report by the general staff recommending the fortification of San Pedro The California Yellow Press suggests that, flii§ .is done iu view of ‘he
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      Johannesburg.
      114 5 (Supplied bu Reuter Heavv Rains and Floods. London, 2urd January.— Seven mches of rain fell at r Johannesburg in tweuty-four hours and still continues. 'J he flood from the burst dams washed away many houses at Elsburg. Thirteen were drowned and the collapse of other dams is threatened The
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      Highway Robbers in London.
      103 5 (Supplied by Reuter j Motor-car Held Up. London, 24'h January— Two foieiguers held up a motor car which was conveying wages to a factory at Tottenham. The driver was shot The foieiguers then mounted a tramear and. tiring and left, forced die driver S of the
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      Australia.
      55 5 (SujtjJied tyy Reuter Asiatic 1 in m iteration. London, 23rd January.-—The Hou. Egertou Lee Batchelor, Minister of State for External Affurs, in a speech at Melbourne stales that the faking over by the Commonwealth of the Northern territory will fovrde ample land for immigration He. however, strongly opposed the
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      Canada.
      466 5 (Snppffej bij TiauUr.) The Asiatic.. Question. Loudon, 23rd JaDuary.-rA telegram from Ottowa states that iu llie debate on the address of the House of Commons, Sir Wilfrid Lauiier. tha C.nadian Premier, denounced the short- sighted policy of the opposition in British Columbia with regard to the Asiatic question as
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      Shipping.
      176 6 (Supplied by Reuter Accident at a Launching. London, 22nd January.— Ihe Orient liner. Osterly while being launched at Govuii, got stuck and all attempts to move her failed White Star Liner Collides with an Unknown Steamer. London, 21 h January.—The White Star Liner Republic, with 761 souls on board,
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      South African Convention.
      83 6 (Supplied by Renter Questions Practically Settled. Loudon, 22nd January.— Reuter’s correspondent at Cape Town states that the South African Convention which met to consider terms for a closer h■*■<?<' practically completed its labours ami is iiKeiy to rise at the end of the month. It, is understood
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      The Balkan Crisis.
      92 6 (Supplied by Reuter•) Measures to Suppress the Boycott. London, 21st January.—Turkey has instructed the Customs authorities to proceed with the necessary measures to suppress the boycott agaiust Austrian and Bulgarian products inasmuch as Austria-Hungary is on the point of settling her differences and the decision will be
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      Earthquake.
      36 6 (Supplied by Reuter.) 300 Houses Destroyed at Smyrna. London, 21st January.—A telegram from Smyrna states that over 300 houses were destroyed in an earthquake experienced among the villages m the Phocaa district. Many were killed.
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      Anti-Japanese Legislation.
      40 6 (Supplied by Reuter.) Further Consideration of Californian Measure Postponed. London, 22nd January —ln deference to ihe requests of Mr. Roosevelt, Mr. Gilfett, t he Governor of California, lias postponed for a week further consideration of the AntiJapanese Bill.
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      Mr. Chamberlain.
      60 6 (Supplied by Reuter Ilefum to Public Life. London, 22nd January.—lt is announced at Birmingham that Mr. Joseph Chamber- lain may be a candidate at the General Election. Tariff Reform or Socialism. A letter from Mr. Chamberlain was read at Birmingham emphasising the need of organisation for the General
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      Anglo-German Relations.
      63 6 (Supplied by Reuter.) Preparations for the King’s VisiL Loudon, 22nd January.—The German Press and public are looking forward to King Edward’s visit with* the keemst j>y A magnificent f>‘te arranged by the Alunicpality was abandoned at King Edward's wish and will he replaced by an informal tea as
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      The Money Market.
      53 6 (Supplied by Reuter Better Outlook. London, 21st Jauuary.—Sir hielix Schuster, speaking in London, said that the causes of the dislocation of business is disappearing. It is anticipated that there will be a revival in the neir future. The evergrowing production of gold was a factor that must
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    Passengers.
    306 5 1 Arrived. Per s s Ipoh, 25th Jan., fr. in Singapore Messrs R.vmond, L Sidney Sheppard, Hrtjenseli, VV. H. Gust, C. C. Mactaggart, Meadows Frost, Geo lnder Maur. b rom Port Swattenham Mr. aud Mrs. \zelrnau, Miss G. Hhra. Messrs. C B Miils, Luugley, B E. Boss. C. G.
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    FIXTURES.
    75 5 To-day. 4th Hav of Ist Moou. Town Band, Esplanade, t> to 7 p.m. I’he New Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Campbell Street and Penang Road, 7-30 p.m. and 910 p.m. Wayang Kassim, King Street Theatre, 9 p in To-morrow. •*>th Hay of Ist Moon. Peuar g Races, 2 45 p.m.
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    MAILS DUE.
    15 5 English Britannia ...28th Jan China (Delhi) ...30th China (P K Friedrich) ...2nd Feb.
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
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      308 5 WANTED VEUSEER of Cocoanut Estate, Pror viuce Wellesley. Eurasian preferred. Apply in writing with testimonial stating salai y. Kioinai.u A P. HOGAN. 25 1 00 581 For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. rilHEs.s. Hour) IFirm Captaiu G. King* I horn, is expected to arrive here on Thursday, and will leave
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    Singapore Notes.
    842 6 (Fi rom Our Own Correspondent Thursday, 21st Jan. Bangkok vs. Singapore. The cricket match between Bangkok and Singapore commences on the Esplanade tomorrow morning and will be continued on Saturday. The Bangkok team arrived early in the week and have been busy at the nets. They practice in
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    Malayan Companies.
    381 6 The following items are taken from the London and China Express of the 1st inst.:— Posing Lama Tin. The directors of the Pusing Lama Tin Mines bad a somewhat depressing statement to lay before the shareholders on 29th ult. The black tin sold during the year was only
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    EXCHANGE.
    115 6 PiNAwe, 25th January. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/3$ months’ sight Bant- ~2/4T ii Credit ...2/4^ 3 Documentary ~,.2/41 Calcutta. Demand Bank Rs. 174 i day*’ sight Pricer* 176 Bombay. Demand Bank 173} Mmlmein, Demand Bank 172} 3 days’ sight Privai- 176 Madras, Demand Bank
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    PRODUCE.
    180 6 Gold leaf $64.60 B. Pepf er( W.Coast dibs.s oz.) no stock White Pepper $l7 50 —sales Prpng Pepper 12.50 buyers Cl vet 37. —sellers M it 73. —sales rJLacr 62. —sales 'J iitmegf 110 s 19 50 buyers No 1 6.65 sales Sugar „2 no stock Basket 3.70 sales
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    SHARES.
    1036 6 «6 aS i- c Capital. Number of Shares issued. ■A > Q. H 3 '5 a. Dividend s Name. s P 3 1903 .907 1901 1907 1903 1901 1907 1901 1899 1906 1907 1905 1906 1904 1906 1907 1907 1904 1907 1905 1905 1892 1905 1907 1907 1906 1907
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      235 6 MACKAY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY. The Whisky of Connoisseurs. Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. AGENTS FOR PH NANO F. M. S. WROUCHT-IRON TUBES ARD FITTINGS, 1 v 4 t Stock Always on Hand. ADAMSON, GIL.FIL.LAN CO., LTD. NOTICE. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES.
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    The Post Office.
    872 7 Its History and Progress. 1 be first est&blisnmeut iu this country of a postal service for tiie conveyance of piivate letters is, says tbe Municipal Gazette and London Argus, involved in some obscurity. Tbe letters, both of private and public personages, were originally sent by special messenger
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    The Government of the F.M.S.
    183 7 Reported Suggestion oi' the High Commissioner. If report he true, llis Excellency the High Commissioner has suggested an important step forward in the matter of interesting F.M.S. people iu the government of the country they live iu. Possibly,says the Malay Mail, he believe.-* it to
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    Chersonese Syndicate, Ltd.
    226 7 A General meeting of the Chersonese Syndicate, Ltd., was held in Ipoh on the 16th inst. Mr. Malcolm Duncan was voted to the Chair, and amongst those present were Messrs. F. A. I). Evans, H. Paterson, G. CSpica and 0. W. Barnett. Mr. M. Duncan, after the
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    Shanghai Opium Commission.
    251 7 M. Katard, Consul-General for France at Shanghai, M. Brenier, Sub-director of Agriculture aud Commerce of ludo China, who ptesided at the last Mission Lyonuaise en Extreme Orient, aud M Cornillou, first class Inspector of the Customs and Monopolies Departments of Indo-Chiua. have been appointed French representatives on
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      1274 7 INSURANCES. Guardian Assurance Company, Limited. Established J821. Subscribed Capital £2.000,000 Total Invested Funds upwards of 4,500,000 Total Annual Income .£759,000 rpUE undersigned have been appointed L Agents of the above Company at Penang, and are prepared to issue policies of Insurance against loss by fire at the lowest tariff iates.
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      137 7 An Indian Nobleman Uses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. You will see bv the following that Oh; in berlain’s Cough Remedy isa favourite in lie palace as well as with the humbler people in Iudia For the past four years I h ve l>een getting large supplies of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, not
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      137 7 No Poison. Clmnbrlain’s Cough Kemody haa been declined absolutely free from any injurious substance by Government and expert chemists, and mothers need have no hesitancy iu giving it to the smallest infant. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents. The Freueb Medical Profession rely on Santal 31i(ly to cure chronic bronchitis»
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      1010 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Cu. t Pha, U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. AS8IDIN» AT No. 21a, Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 mtha TEA O TEA uOLE AGENTS FOR PENANG, PATERSON, SIMONS Co., Ltd. WONG KIM MUN, No. 77a, Bishop
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    MIDSUMMER EVE,
    1780 9  -  [All Rights Reserved] BY VIOLA GRAEME Author of Ihe Child of Sorrow," The Treachery of Lorraine,” “The Hand of (Jod,” The Beauty of the Season,” A Scotch Marriage,” Love’s Loyalty,” One New Year’s Day,” Life’s Thorny Path,” Sir Bryan’s Heir,” Doreen,” etc., etc.) CHAPTER V. "The best laid
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    Mr. Stead on Spirit Messages.
    733 9 Stories Weird and Wonderful. I have the gift of automatic handwriting.” This is the modest, hut rather mystifying, statement contained in an article by Mr. W. T. Stead in the January issue of the Fortniyhtly Review, on the subject of “Do the Dead Return He
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    A Shikari Tragedy.
    291 9 Him Forty-third Tiger. A sad story ot the tragic temiinati n of a bunting expedition comes from the Central Provinces. During the Christmas holidays Mr. Coles, i»rf, of Seoui, Malwa, Central Provinces, accompanied by Mr. Evans, of the Agricultural Department, and Mr. Eccles, Assistant Commissioner, arranged a
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    President Castro Deposed.
    801 9 GENERAL GOMEZ SEIZES THE REINS OF POWER. Murder Plot Foiled. News from Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, dated Monday. Dec. 21, goes to show that the dictatorial career of President Castro, who is now iu Berlin ostensibly for his health, is at an end. His downfall as
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    Booming a Novel.
    325 9 UermsMi Publisher’s Strange Methods. The inhabitants of Berlin and numerous other large towus in Germany were, on the 19th uit the victims of a hoax unparalleled for its audacity and unscrupulous ness. Hundreds of thousands of handwritten notes were sent through the past announcing that the writer
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    The Machinations of a Marriage Broker.
    535 9 Remarkable Secret History of a Peer’s Matrimonial Adventure. An entertaining storv of a peer’s marriage, throwing a strange sidelight on the opera- j tions of the Society marriage broker, is related in Truth- A certain nobleman, whom we wi>l cdl Lord A says the
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
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      53 9 From a Nova Scotia Publisher. Mr. H. G- Harris, publisher of the Advertiser. Kentville. N. 8.. makes the following statement: I have used Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for myself and family am find it to be one of the best medicines for coughs and colds that I ever tried. George Town
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      47 9 Croup is Imminent. No matter bow well 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 one,. The George Town Dispensary. Wholesale Agents
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      26 9 The first violent inflammatory symptoms quickly disappear after treatment with Rio* del’s Gonosan Capsules No better preparation now on the market. Certified by the leading Specialists.
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      171 9 According to all accounts we have the assurauce that Gouosan is one of .the most valuable discoveriei of modern pharmacology aud is far ahead of all preparations of Copaiba, Cubebs, etc. It is the safest and most successful. At all Chemists and Dealers. Great Success! Great Success!! WAYANG KASSIM (The
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    Rubber Share Market.
    812 10 Messrs. J. Russell («rant and Co.’s Report. London, D»c- 31stThe Rubber Share Market finishes the year in tairly satisfactory style. Sequent to the Xmas Holidays there lias beeu a strougigh investment demand and enquiry for the shares in the leading producing Companies *iu the Middle E ist,
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      32 10 tiouosalt (in capsules) is well tolerated by the digestive apparatus uo complication of auy sort occurs, aud its actiou is uiost favorable in Cystitis. Approved by the leading specialists of the day.
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      715 10 CHINESE NEW YEAR!!! Bostock and Crockett and Jones’ Swan HEALTH BOOTS AND SHOES of All Descriptions and Various Qualities. u ELEGANT PANAMA HATS! FINE TERAI HATS!! SUPERB STRAW HATS!!! CENT’S YOUTH’S Khaki Rubber-Shoes, Undershirts, Handkerchiefs, Perfumeries, Belts, Cashmere Socks, etc., etc. Suit Chinese Ladies and Gentlemen! Suit Young and Old
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