Straits Echo, 26 January 1909

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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. 7. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, TUESDAY, 26th JANUARY, 1909. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 19.
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      953 1 SOLE AGENTS. GUINNESS’S STOUT. Hi 1 y~ o <3? >9 Ho® •3TV S.SSVB TIANQ LEE A Co. THE EASTERH SHIPPING Company, Ltd., (ENGINE WORKS.) Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass Iron Pounders. JO JHx. Chartered Bank of India. Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Paid up Capital Reserve Fund Reaerve Liability of
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    Our London Letter.
    662 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) VN r< LondoD, Hex;* 25tli. w A Bright Christmas- e Christmas this year has been attended by o weather reminiscent of April rattier than a bleak December. f t A Promotion. Captain Lambarde, iioyal Gairison Artil- j. lery, Singapore, has been promoted to
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    The Straits Opium Commission Report.
    282 2 The Times of Ceylon gives a summary of the Opium Commission Report and makes these tiual comments It seems to us that Bishop Oldham occupies an untenable position in declanug that there cannot be (is not) “moderation’ in opium smoking. If he would accou"t for
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      134 2 An Indian Nobleman L’sea Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. You will see by the following that Cham berlain’a Cough Remedy is a favourite in the palace as well as with the humbler people in India: “For the past four years I have been getting large supplies of Cuamberlaiu’s Cough Remedy, not oulv
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      461 2 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Cures Colds. This remedy acta on nature’s plan, allay* the cough, rel’eves the lungs, aids expectoration, opens fbe sepcrtions, and aids nature in resto r; nir the system to a healthy condition. The George Town Dispensary. Wholesale Agents. For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. r b.s. Hon')
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      1533 2 THE PENANG COACH BUILDING CO., LTD., penanc turf club. No. 205, HUTTON LANE, beg:to inform the Public that for their Coach Building Department. They have engaged skilful and qualified Artisans. First-class workmanship guaranteed and materials of the best quality only used. Carriages of any kind made to order. They bare
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    29 3 Veuel* From Agent* Due Britannia Delhi Prinzess Aliof Devanba Colombo Singapore Colombo Singapore A.G ACo. A.G. ACo. B M ACo. A.G. ACo28th Jan 30tb 4th Feb. 13th
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    SAILINGS.
    23 3 Vetrels For Aornt* Britannia Singapore A G ACo. Jan. Delhi Colombo A.G ACo. Prinzess Alice Singapore BM.ACo. Feb. Devanha Colombo A.G ACo.
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      ARRIVALS.
      31 3 Dorothea Bickmers, Ger. a.a.. 2 6£o, Thode, 25th Jan., Calcutta, 20lh Jan-, Gen.— A. G. Co. Perak, Br. s.s 258. Crichton, 26th Jan., Deli, 25th Jan., Gen.—E. S. Co., Ltd.
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      DEPARTURES.
      64 3 26th January. Sappho, for Tongkah. De Kock, for Deli. Jin Ho, for Langkat. Ban Whatt Soon, for Tongkah. Padang, for Asahan. Flying Dragon, for Pulau Laugkawi. Carlyle, for Teluk Ausou. Mambang, for Pulau Langkawi and Setul. Pin Seng, for Port Swettenhara aud Singapore. Inoh. for Port Swettenhara and Singapore.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      201 3 Fob Negapatam auJ Madras—Per Thongwa, to-morrow, 10 a.tn. Trang and Pang Nga—Per Deli, tomorrow, 1 p.m. Teluk Anson—Per Cornelia, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Singapore and Hongkong—Per Lai Sang, to-morrow, 4 p m. Singapore, China Japan—Per Britannia, 28th instant, 8 am. Pangbalan Brandan—Per Tong Chay Un, 28th instant, 1 pm.
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    362 3 Per P. and O. s.s. China, connecting with the Britannia at Colombo, due at Penang on 28th Jan. To Penang (from London, Jan. 1) Mr. F. C. Marples, Mr. W. Jack (from Marseilles, Jan. 8) Mrs. J. B. and Miss Cbarra and child, Mr. G. Crepy,
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      460 3 (SHIPPING.) P. 0. Steam Navigation Coy. Kxpectfd Arrivals and Departures. Mail 8srvio«. Outward. Jen. 28 Britannia conncctingwith China Feb. 11 Delta do Moldavia Homeward. Date. Steamer. Con c 0 ti with S.S. Jan. 80 Delhi Feb. 13 Devanha 27 Britannia Mar. 13 Delta 20 Macedonia Apr. 10 Delhi 24 Devanha
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      185 3 INTENDED SAILINGS. I British India Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. For freight, passage or particulars apply to HUTTENBACH, LIEBERT Co., Penang:, Telephone No. 521. Telegrams Huttlieb." Agents 5 1 THE EASTERN SHIPPING Co., Ltd. The Undernoted Steamers will be despatched, If circnmstances and weather permit, from Penang as follows mang—Bagan Tuan
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      597 3 irr INTENDED SAILINGS. Kon. Paketvaart Maatschappij, (ROYAL PACKET COMPANY). Fob Intended to Sail. Steambb. Deli. Deli, Batu Bahra, Asahan, TelokLeidong, Paneh, Si djawi-djawi and Singapore Langsa, Jelok Semawe, Segli, Sabacg, Olehleh, Padaag and Batavia. S&bang, Olehlen, Poelo Kay a, Analaboe, Tapa Tuau. Si unhang, Gunong Setoli, Singkel, Baros, Seboga, Natal,
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    The Straits Echo.
    96 4 Jn«rir« MtUflan everybody and Joettce atone—*'"»' PnhlUhml dally <e«wpt Handayv.l AT T> S CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232. Beach Street. Penang. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL D** OUTBTATIOHB Poataire Kitrm. KAll. SIHTION (Poet free) <l6 OAKI.I ADDRISB Echo—Penang.” Tsl* phone No. 343 A. A. —All beet nee) communications should
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    THE FORTHCOMING FLOWER SHOW.
    501 4 At the meeting held at. the Town Hall yesterday afternoon it was decidec to hold an agri-horticultural show in Penang next August, a decision which will be welcomed by all plant-lovers, who are numerous enough, and enthusiastic withal, to augur success for the forthcoming exhibition. We
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    The Next Agri-Horticultural Show.
    737 4 Yesterday’s Meeting. A public meeting was held yesterday afternoon at the Town Hall with reference to the next agri horticultural exhibition The Hou. the Resideut Councillor occupied the chair, and there were also present the Hon. A R. Adams, Mr. C G. May, Mr. A Cavendish,
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    SUPREME COURT.
    819 4 THE ASSIZES. i (Before Mr. Justice BraddM.) Mr. Justice Braddell presided when the Assizes re-opened yesterday, Mr. Justice < Fisher attending to civil work. Possession of Implements for Counterfeiting Coins. Two Chinese, Tan Chin and Li Tam—the latter a woman—were placed in the dock yesterday charged with being
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    The District Court.
    39 4 (Before Judge Wolferstan.) Kidnapping and Wrongful Confinement. The case against Sbinamal, Kamalom and Gangamal came to a conclusion yesterday. Kamalom was discharged, but Shinam&l and Gangamal were sentenced to twelve and six months’ imprisonment. >esp actively.
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    The Police Courts.
    455 4 (Before Mr. Nunn.) Throwing Sand-crackers. About ten batches of Chinese were arraigned yesterday by the Detective Department for throwing sand-crackera in Campbell Stieat on the 23rd instant. The fine imposed tanged from one to two dollars. Gambling in Public. Yesterday a number of Chinese were charged with
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    Penang Turf Club.
    418 4 Selections for To-day’s Races. The following are Galloway’s selections for to-day’s races The Maiden Plate. —Stockade The Griffin Race. Goldfinder, Another One. Eileen The New Year Stakes. Petqrave. The George Town Cup Fly, Latona, Actress. The Roadster Race. —Connaught Ranger. Bull's Eye, Orelia. The Paddock Cup Haj)hatard,
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      291 4 E. O. HOTEL RACK DINNERS. Tuesday/, 26th January/, Thursday/, 28th January/, Saturday/, 30th January/, B-A.2TD I2T j^TTEITDJLITOBSpecial Tiffins during the Race Week. SARKIES BROTHERS. PROPRIETORS BUY A GRAMOPHONE. $25.50. OCR SPECIAL. OFFER. $25.50. A MACHINE THAT WILL SING AND TALK. ARTISTIC CABINET, FLORAL HORN, $25.50. $lOO SECURES YOU A BRAND
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The Singapore-Bangkok Cricket Match.
      1001 5 The Singapore-Bang-kok Cricket Match. (Echo Special.) Singapore Defeated. Singapore, 26th Jan.—Singapore’s second inuings, which closed yesterday, only realised 107 runs. Bangkok thus wins the match by 39 runs. Below are the scores of the two teams Bangkok. ‘Singapore. First Innings 54 I First Innings 61 Second 153 Second 107 Total
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      The Shipping Disaster.
      64 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) More Details of the Republic Florida” Collision. London, 25th January.—Four of the steerage passengers on board the Florida were killed in the collision with the Republic. The Republic sank yesterday night. She is being towed to New York. Nobody is od board her. The
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      The Tottenham Robbery.
      57 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Several of the Wonnded in a Dangerous Condition. London, 26th January.—The Tottenham affair has astounded London. One assassin shot and wounded himself. The other, who was brought to bay at a cottage, was shot dead by a policeman. Several of the twentytwo persons who
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      The Balkan Crisis.
      40 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Trouble Anticipated. London, 25th January.— A telegram from Sofia states that, in view of the information that Turkey is occupying strategic points in Rumelia, Bulgaria has called out her reserves and the Frontier Division.
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      Russian Loan.
      17 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Over-subscribed. London. 25t.h January.—The Russian loan of $56,000,000 has been .largely ovet-sub-scribed.
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      Cuba.
      21 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) American Army Leaves. London, 26rb January—The las' detachment of the American army of occupation has left Cuba.
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    An Account of the Trip to Kuala Lumpur.
    485 5 The following account by our Special Correspondent of the Penang team’s trip to a Kuala Lumpur was. owing to the exigencies f of space, left out of our issue yesterday Owing to the Indian mail being a day a late May and
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    Taiping Notes.
    594 5 (From Our Own Correspondent,) Taiping, 22nd Jan. Treacher Girls* School Prize Distribution. The distribution of prizes to the Scholars of the Treacher Girls’ School came off on Monday evening in the School hall at 5 p.m. The British Resident and Mrs. Birch and the Misses Birch graced the
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    Federal Officers on Leave.
    112 5 The following Officers of the F. M. S Government are now on leave Mr. R. C. Grey, Secretary to Resident. SelaDgor, thiee months’ vacation leave to be followed by ten months and nine days’ leave on half salary, with effect from Januarv 5. Mr. C. E.
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    The Johore Opium Farm.
    144 5 A short time ago (says the Straits Times) we stated that the Johore Opium and Spirit Farm was held by the Singapore Opium Farmers and lost heavily. The farmers asked for a reduction, but the Johore Government refused to grant a reduction sufficient to cover the
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      “SALARY” OR “WAGES.”
      439 5 Toths Bitiiok of the Steaits Echo. Dear Sir, May I be allowed a little space in your journal for the following Recently I had the honor to be present at a private meetiug of some Chinese at Ipob, and Cue of those present, tbe book-keeper and c«shier
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      EMPLOYMENT.
      177 5 To T as Kuiiqk of the sikaits Echo. Sir. In vour issue of the 21st instant Disap poinied” wutes complaining of the unfair treatment meted out to Eurasians seeking employment, au d a-ks why preferment is given to either a Hindoo, Chinese ot Jaffna. If the office hunting Eurasians
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    The Colony’s Accounts.
    502 5 Superintending Introduction of New System. Mr. H. C. 14. Carnes, the Auditor of the East African* Protectorate, is coming out to the Straits Settlements shortly,, at the instance of the Colonial Office, in order to superintend t lie introduction into the Colony of the new system of
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    Passengers.
    36 5 Departed. Per s s Lindnla, 25th Jan., for Singapore Colonel and Mrs. Glover, Professor Max Ernst Mayer and Mr. Ewe Kim Aing. Per Ba. Tonj Chuan, 26th Jan., for i Kedah Mr. D G. Deeble.
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    FIXTURES.
    81 5 To-day. sth Day of Ist Moon. Penang Races, 2 45 p.m. E O. Hotel Special Race Dinner. The New Jupauese Cinematograph, corner j of Campbell Street and Penang Road, 7-30 p.m. and 9-I't p.m. Waynng Kassim, King Street Theatre, 9 p.m. To-morrow. 6th Dav of Ist Moon. Football Cup
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    MAILS DUE.
    9 5 English (Britannia ...28th Jan. China (Di'hi) ...30th
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      48 5 Croup is Imminent* No matter how well your children may appear to be, you are never sife without a bottle of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in the home. It never fails to relieve and is perfectly safe to gve the little ones. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale i Agents-
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      199 5 RUNNYMEDE SEA SIDE SEA SIDE 40, Nortbani Road, Penang. SPLENDID SEA BATHING. CUISINE UNEXCELLED. Under European .Management. MODERATE TERMS FOR BOARDERS. A. KERDYK, Telephone No. 540. Proprietor. Teleerraphie Address: “Runnymedk,” Penang. EACH HOLMS. The Exchange Banks, wiil be closed today and on Thursday next, at 12 noon each day. PRITCHARD
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      185 5 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. nnHE next Ordinary Meeting of the MuniJL cipal Commissioners, will be held at the Municipal Office, at 3-30 pm. on Friday, the 29th instant L. A. Coutikr BIGGS. Secretary THE NEW MODEL PIANOS by COLLARD COLLARD are constructed on the most advanced principles and possess Complete Metal Framing;
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    China and the Powers.
    1226 6 The dismissal from office of Yuan Shih- f kai. Grand Councillor and a President of y the Waiwupu, is still too recent to enable j judgment to be passed upon its effect on Chinese affiirs. From our telegraphic intelligence it will have boen learned that not
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    General Post Office, Penang.
    119 6 The following unclaimed letters, parcel and telegram are lying at the General Post Office: Letters. Annellv. Dr. Marks, Mr. Mrs. H. Boyle, T. Megir, Benj. Bibby, A. H. Misso, Mrs. A. Bassy Rose. Miss Morris, R. V. Campbell, W. A. Osterlo, F. J. Carnelly. E. S.
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    EXCHANGE.
    126 6 PsiiAve, 96th Jawuast. (By courtesy of the Chartered Rank.) London Demand Bank ...2/3£ 4 months' sight Bam -.2/4^* n 8 Credit -^//j 3 Documentary ...2 4$ Calcutta. Demand Bank R* 174 V 4 days’ oigiii Pr*v«»- 1.6 Rnmbnv. Domeud Bai k 173| M ‘Himein, Demand Bern- 17 2} days'
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    PRODUCE.
    190 6 Gold leaf 164.60 B. Pep|er(W.Coist 31b5.5 oz) no stock White Pepp*-i 317 50 —sales Trang Peppei >M 12.50 buyers Cloves 37 —sellers Maoe 73. —sales Mace Pick'**»** 62. —sales Nutmeg* 110 s 19 50 buyers rNo 1 6.65 sales Sugar 2 no stock Basket 3.70 sales Tapioca Flour 1-85
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    MARKET PRICES.
    216 6 Pbnano, 26th January, IH)9. Bbef— ett. Soup per call) 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 50 Feet 20 Heart 30 Lirer per catty 30 Pork— Pork ■'per catty 32 Pig’s Head m 20 Feet m. 24
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    SHARES.
    735 6 »•5 8 1 Capital. o Number of Shares issued. a. Dividend s Name. ►> p <8 J 1 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 1907 1906 1902 1905
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      46 6 It has been satisfactorily demonstrated that thousand» of persona have to thank Gonosan for restoration to health and happiness. It i 3 astringent and antiseptic l and has never been known to fail. At it dealers iu Patent Medicine» and Chemical in bottle» of 40 capsules.
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      108 6 Dr. Friedlaender testifies that Qonosan exerts a favorable influence in removing complications and haemorrhage; also more rapid and satisfactory results are obtained by it than by any other preparation of Sandalwood oil etc. FOR SALE. JOHN MARTIN, MINER. A ROMANCE OF MODERN MALAYA. BY OLIVER ASHWELL. AUTHOR OF Tale» of
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      230 6 MACKAY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY. Tbe Acme of Quality. Indrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. AGENTS FOE PF.NANQ F. M. S. WROUCHT-IRON TUBES ARD FITTINGS. [e Stock Always ADAMSON, GIL.FIL.LAM A CO., LiTD. NOTICE!. THE CHEBRATED «S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Smndllands, Buttery C-n in “SLEDGE
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    The Folly of the “Antis.”
    893 7 Mr. Sporting Notions writes in the Referee -—lf before a man became a member of tbe House of Commons be bad to pass a sort of examination in common sense it is very certain that the House would be differently constituted. There is a Mr.
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    Sir Francis Lovell and the London School of Tropical Medicine.
    624 7 It is satisfactory to learn that H. E the Governor has acceded to the application of Sir Francis Lovell for the continuance of the grant-in-aid of j£lt 0 per annum from the Governments of the Straits Settlements and of the
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    Sabang.
    357 7 D writes as follows on the subject of the port of Sabang booking at that very ancient port of Sabaug as a rival to our fine docks and wharves, there is no doubt that Great Britain has lost the monopoly of her much valued coaling station and it is
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      1076 7 INSURANCES. Guardian Assuranct Company, Limited. Establishbd 1821. Subscribed Capital *M .£2.000,000 Total Invested Funds upwards of M MS 4,600,000 Total Annual Income JE759,000 THE undersigned have been appointed Agents of the above Company at Feuang, and are prepared to issue policies of Insurance against loss bj fire at the lowest
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      120 7 From a Nova Scotia Publisher. Mr. H. G* Harris, publisher of the Advertiser, Kentville. N 8., nukes the following stateuieut: I have used Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for myself yn 'l family and find it to be one of the best imsliciues for coughs and colds that 1 ever tried.” The
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      901 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of hr. Allen A Cv., Pha, U.S.A. charges Moderaie, Consultation Fro3. ■ISIDIX4 AT No. 2ia, Penang Hoad. A lew doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 mtb* TEA <C V TEA FOR SALS. r i USEFUL TO PLANTERS, ESTATES, ETC. Large Check Roll Books
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