Straits Echo, 28 January 1909

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  • Title Section
    Masthead
    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, THURSDAY, 28th JANUARY, 1909. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 21.
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      975 1 TIANG LEE A Co F—' :=> o H m TO Qp to sacs TO V/ to TO TO TO S 3 y^ 7 z a TO TO B /X ffiEADfSta SOLE AO ENTS. THE EASTERN SHIPPING Company, Lid., (ENGINE WORKS.) BANKS Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY
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      21 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. >6 V' IL' cs is d > -'CI Sr® /OKTO TIANG LEE Co., Sole Agents
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    The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition.
    1097 2 A Seattle correspondent writes to us The most important step in the history of the Alaska-Yukou-Pacific exposition was taken when ground was broken tor the United States government buildings and the work of grading ami clearing the site tor the structures to be erected by the fedeiul
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    An Indian Nobleman Uses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy.
    137 2 You will spp bv the following that Cbambflain’s Cough Remedy is a favourite in the pa'ace as well as with the bumbler people in ludia: For the past four years I have b?en getting large supplies of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, not onlv for
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      40 2 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Cures Colds. Tins TMiedf actu on uatu'e’a plan, allay* tilt) coin'll, relieves the aids exp*'Ctorntiou, opens t he sermons, a ml a»<U nature in restoring the «yMoui to a healthy condilion. The Uuoipe Town Dispniiunry. Wholesale A^euU.
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      379 2 For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. r|TH E s.B. Glenogle, Captain Larkins, will lie despatched to the above ports on Saturday, the 30th inst., at 4 p.tn. For Freight or Passage, apply to THE EASTERN SHIPPING Ce., Ltd. Agents for SEANG TEIK Co. Penang, 27th Jan 1908 64 GOVERNMENT WHARVES,
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      2003 2 THE PENANG COACH BUILDING CO., LTD., No. 205, HUTTON LANE, begfto inform the Public that for their Coach Building Department. Tbej have engaged skilful and qual’tied Annans. First-c’ass workmanship guaranteed and materiali of the best quality oii'y Carriages of any kind made to order. They bare also for sale cheap
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    27 3 Vestel* From Agent* Due Delhi Prinzess Alice Dilta Devanha Singapore Colombo Colombo Singapore A. B. ACo. A.G ACo. A.G.ACo. 30th Jan. 4th Feb. 11th 13th
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    SAILINGS.
    24 3 Yetteli For Agents Lerves Delhi Colombo A G ACo. Jan. Pnnzees Alice Singapore BM ACo. Feb. Devanha Colombo A.G AOo. Dilta Singapore A.G.ACo.
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      132 3 Britannia, Br. 8 s. p 3,378, Barchatn, 28th Jan., Bombay, 20th Jan., Gen.—A. Q. A Co. Lady Weld, Br. 5.8., 242, Cox, 27th Jan Kedah, 27th Jan,. Gen. —A. G. A Co. Canton, Br. s.s, 106, Gillies, 27th Jan., Teluk Anson, 26th Jan., Gen. —Kong Soon. Lai Sang, Br.
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      DEPARTURES.
      36 3 28th January. Tong Chay Un. for Pangkalan Brandan. Leong Ho, for Trang. Perak, for Deli. Vidar, for Port Swettenham, Port Dickson and Malacca. Canton, for Bindings and Teluk Anson. Tcesta, for Port Swettenham and Singapore.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      154 3 Fo* Batu Bahra—Por Srec Bangka, tomorrow, 1 pro. Trang A Pang Nga—Per Deli, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Tongkah, Kopab, Renong, Victoria Point, Alergui and Tavoy—Per Vorwarls, tomorrow, 2 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore—Per Rotorua, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Deli—Per Malaya, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Calcutta —Per Kum Sana, to-morrow, 3 p.m.
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    276 3 Per P. and O. s.s. Palawan, due at Penang on 2nd Feb. To Penang (from London, Jan. 2) Mr. L). Kersken, Mr. C- Larn.Mr. D. Me Cowan, Mrs. Morris. To Singapore (from London) Mrs. and Miss Evans, Mr. J. Simpson, Mr. R. Stevenson, Mr. J. R.
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      408 3 (SHIPPIN G.) P. 0. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrival» and Departure». Mail Service. Outward. Jan. 28 Britannia connecting with China heb. 11 Delta do Moldavia Homeward. Date. May THROUGH STEAMER TO LONDON. 8.8. Macedonia March 26. FARES BY MAIL STEAMERS. Ut Clin» tad Clan I'o London by Pea £66 £44
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      172 3 INTENDED SAILINGS. British India Steam Navigation Co., .Ltd, For freight, passage or particulars apply lo HUTTENBACH, LIEBERT Co., Penang, Telephone No. 521. Telegrams Huttlieb." Agents THE EASTERN SHIPPING Co., Ltd. The Uodernoted Steamers will be despatched, if clrcnmstanccs and weather permit, from Penaog a% follows Penang—Bagan Tuan Kechil. Steam Launches
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      474 3 aP INTENDED SAILINCS. Kon. Paketvaart Maatschappij, (ROYAL PACKET COMPANY). For height, passage or particulars apply to 5c HUTTENBACH, LJEBERT Co., Penang Telephone No. 521. Telegrams: Hfitlteb.” Agents. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN. IMPBftlAL GERMA N MAIL, LINK, m —-ri: THE fast and wed-known mail steamer» ot this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen,
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      56 3 For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. rpHEti». Hong Wan I, Captain O. KingA horu, id expected to arrive here on Thursday, and will leave for the alx>ve port# on Saturday, the 30tb instant, at 3 pm. For freight or passage, apply to KOE OUAN Co. Agent» for WEE BIN of
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    The Straits Echo.
    98 4 Jantic* MtuHe* everybody sad lattice aleoe— Published daily (eioept Hunrlmyt.l AT Til CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL 884 per amium OTTTHTATIONB Postage ««tim. WAIL eniTION (Port Free) Sis OABLi ADDRFBS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343. All bus I nett common leatloo* thou
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    CHINESE FORTUNES.
    491 4 In our issue last Monday there appeared a translation from an article on the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States, published by the German Government, from which we take the following paragraph Although the Straita-boru Chinaman, by virtue of his knowledge of their language and customs, understands the
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    Cup Tie Competition.
    932 4 Chinese Recreation Club Crescent Football Club. Despite the rain the re-play of the third rouod, or second semi-final, of the Cup Tie Competition, between the Chinese Recreation Club aud the Crescent Football Club, was witnessed by a large crowd yesterday afternoon. The game, which was keenly contested
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    Penang Turf Club.
    135 4 Selections for To-day’s Kaces. The following are Galloway’s selections for to-day’s races The Griffin Handicap Another One, Diabolo. Ha Tor. The KoadBter Handicap.— Connaught Ranger, Bull's Eye, Orelia. The Club Handicap.— Gillo The Kuala Lumpur Plate.— Emu. The Try Aoain Stakes.— Second Start. The Civil Service Cup.—
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    Municipal Commission.
    514 4 Following are tbe Agenda for to-morrow’s meeting ot the Municipal Commission 1. Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed. 2 Any special business tbe President may bring forward. s 3. Questions. 4 Tenders for Anson Road Market. r 5. Applications to join Provident Fund. 8 tJ.
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The British Navy.
      80 4 (Supplied hy Reuter.) North Sea Fleet to be Strengthened. London, 27th January.—The Daily Mail states that next spring the Admiralty intends to reduce tbe strength of tbe Channel Fleet and to create a new North Sea Fleet. Tbe strength of the North Sea Fleet will be 14
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      H. E. Tang Shao-yi.
      74 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Interviewed in London. London, 27th January.—H E Tang Sbao-yi has arrived at London. Interviewed aB to the object of the visit. His Excellency said that he came over to study financial methods and conditions in England, France, and Germany, and denied any attempts
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      The N.-D.L. Steamship Company.
      47 4 (Supplied by Reuter Government Subsidy. London, 27th January.—The Reichstag has referred to a Committee tbe Government Bill for subsidising the South Sea services of the North German Lloyd s'eamsbip company. The speakers supported the Bill on the ground of British and Japanese competition.
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      The Tottenham Affair.
      58 4 Supplied, by Reuter.) Verdict at Inquest. London, 28th January.—The Coroner’s jury, which sat at the inquest into the deaths of two foreigners in the Tottenham affair, returrel a verdict of felo de se. They directed the Corouer to represent to the authorities the peril of the country
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      Anti-Japanese Legislation.
      28 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Governor of California's Warning. Loudon, 27th January.—The Governor of California, in a special message to the State Legislative, warns it against anti-Japanese legislation.
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      The Balkan Crisis.
      51 4 (Supplied by Renter.) Turkey and Bulgaria. London, 27th January—A telegram from Sofia states that General Nicolaieff, the Bulgarian War Minister, has issued very strict orders that the commander at the frontier should avoid a conflict while acting most vigorously in the event of Turkish troops attempting to
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      King Edward and Queen Alexandria.
      50 4 {Supplied by Reuter.) Visit to Portugal. London, 28th January.—lmmediately after the opening of Parliament their Majesties King Edward and Queen Alexandra will travel in the Royal Yacht to Villagarcia to meet King Alfonso and Queen Ena of Portugal, after which they will proceed to Biarritz.
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      The United States.
      36 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Passenger Ships and Wireless Telegraphy. London. 28th January.—A Bill has been introduced by Congress making it compulsory for every passenger ocean-going ship to carry a wireless telegraphy installation on board.
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      343 4 I E. O. HOTEL RACE DINNERS. Thursday?, 28th January. Saturday, 30th January. B JLXm IST ATTEUDANOE. Special Tiffins during the Race Week. SARKIES BROTHERS, PROPRIETORS BUY A GRAMOPHONE. $25.50. OUR SPECIAL OFFER. $25.50. ft MACHINE THAT WILL SING AND TALK. ARTISTIC CABINET, FLORAL HORN, $25.50. $lOO it i SECURES YOU
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      38 4 No Poison. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has been declared absolutely free from any injurious substance by Government and expert chemists, and mothers need have no hesitancy in giving it to the smallest infant. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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      31 4 Gonosan provokes neither discomfort, complications, nor nausea. It is the happiest scientific combination of best East ladian Sandalwood oil and Kawa Kawa. Bottles of 40 capsules at all chemists and dealers.
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  • Obituary
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    22 4 Obituary. (Supplied by Reuter.) B. C. Coquelin. London, 27th January.—Tba death is announced of M. Benoit Constant Coquelin» the well-known French actor.
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    SUPREME COURT.
    2622 5 IN CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION. (Before Mr. Justice Fisher.) J.M. Wilson vs. Maxwell R. Thornton. In this case the Plaintiff’s claim is (1) to have it declared that the Defendant holds as trustee for Plaintiff the option agreement made on 23rd November, 1908, between Wong Tet Loong and Wong
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    The Police Courts.
    448 5 (Before Mr. Brown Gambling. Six Hokiens were yesterday fined 35 each for gambling iu house No 71, Carnarvon Street, on the previous day. Fraudulent Possession.^ Li Choi was yesier’av arrested by P. C 476 in Chulia Street while offering for sale gome cow’s hide in a second-hand
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    Taiping Notes.
    336 5 (From Our Own Correspondent Tairing, 26*h Jin. Official Movements and Changes, Mr. H. E/ Hughes. Apothecary, Kuala Kangsar hospital, goes iu charge of Gopeng as soon as he is relieved by Dr. Bridges, which will be about the end of the month. Mr. Hughes, who has been in
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    Malayan Companies.
    412 5 The fallowing item» are t.ikeu from the London and China Express of the 8tb iust.: TrouohDec output, 170 tons tiu ore; valued 12,000. Gopeng TillDividend Is. 61., tax free; payable Jau. New Gopeng. Dividend Is t»x free payable Jae. 7- Lahat. Dec output, 05 tous tiu ore; estimated
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      WELD QUAY.
      100 5 To THE KiillOK OP THE STRAITS ECHO. Dear Sir, —I would like to expose, through the medium of your widely-read paper, tbe fact that Weld Quay sea wall, from the Railway pier and upwards towards Piaugin ditcb, is blocked with heaps of firewood aud Chinese sampans overturned for
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    The Straits Opium Commission Report.
    482 5 The London and China Express of the Bth iost. has the following editorial comment on the Report of the Straits Opium Commission The rerort of the Opium Commission in the Straits Settlements is out, but it cun scarcely be said to be accessible to all
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    FIXTURES.
    100 5 To-day. 7*h Day <>f Ist Moon. Penang Races, 2 45 p.m. E. O. Hotel Special Race Dinner. The New Japanese Cinematograph, corn* r oft'ampb.-ll Street and Penang Road, 7-30 p.m and 9 1 > p.m. Wayang Kassim, King Street Theatre, 9 p.m. To-morkow. Bth Dav of Ist Moon. Municipal
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    MAILS DUE.
    20 5 China (Delhi) ...30th Jar. (thins l P E Friedrich) ...2nd Feb. German (Primes* Alice) ...4th English (Dilta) 11th
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      296 5 British India S. N. Co.. Ltd* ITtOR the convenience of passengers attend* ine tbe Races the departure of a. a. KISTNA,” for Port Swettenham and Sitlirapore, has beau deferred until 7 pm. (sharp) on 30th January, 1909. HUTTENBACH. LIE BERT CO. 27-1 09 65 Agent t. Koninklijke Pakctvaart Maatschappij. the
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    The Singapore-Bangkok Cricket Match.
    851 6 PLAY CONTINUED ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON. A Brilliant Display by the Visitors’ Captain. The Bangkok-Siugaporecricket match was continued after the tiffin interval on Saturday. when Davy and Oldham faced the bowling in BangkoK s second venture. The scores then stood Bangkok First Innings 54 Singapore do. 61
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    The Visitors Win.
    567 6 Play iu this match was resumed yesterday afternoon, says Tuesday’s Free Press, there being a small attendance present. There was little hope for the local side, as four of the best men were out and over 120 runs were required. The afterut,on was tiue and hot when
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    EXCHANGE.
    132 6 Phnanc, 28th J anu ait. (By esnrtssy of Use Qhariered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/3J 4 months’ tight Ba® l Z Credit -2 l J h 3 Documentary .-2/44 Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs 174 t 1 «lays’ 9ig*u fVv;«r» 176 Bombay. Demand Bank 173 J Mml mem, Demand Haoi
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    PRODUCE.
    185 6 Gold leaf 364.69 d. Bepj er(W Co isi 31b».5 os.) no stock White Pepj- $l7 bO—sales Prang Popp* •—13 J Cl »ve* 34 buyers M iot* 73. sales Kate Pic' 61.— buyers 'futinog* 110 s 19 50 buyers No 1 6.65 sale Sugar < 2 no stock (Basket 3.70
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    MARKET PRICES.
    212 6 Penano, 28th January, 1909. Beef— cts. Soup pe« catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Mea» 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 50 Feet 24 Heart 30 Liver per catty 30 Pork Pork per catty 32 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 24 Tongu6 30
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    SHARES.
    1071 6 a o 2 S 2 a o oCapita!. Number of Shares issued. 3 £u "5 j t 3 Dividend s Name. p W o D cr 1903 .907 1901 1907 1903 1901 1907 1901 1899 1906 1907 1905 1906 1904 1906 1907 1907 1904 1907 1905 1905 1892 1905
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      35 6 Riedel's Gonosau is not unpleasant to take and is not attended by those distressing bvefFects which so often accompany the use of balsams and Sautal oils. It has secured unqualified praise from lh«* leading Sptieialists.
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      92 6 Croup is Imminent. No matter how 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 ones. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents. FOR SALE. JOHN
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      234 6 MACKAY'S LIQUEUR WHISKY. The Aone of Quality. Andrew Usher Co.’s WROUCHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINGS. Large Stock Always on Hand. ADAMSON, CIL.FIL.L.AN CO., LTD. NOTICE!. SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. AGENTS FOR PBNANO A F. M. 5. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. A Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. For the
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    American Storyettes.
    672 7 On one occasion an actress grew tempestuous with Perin, the Parisian manager, and gave him a stormy quarter of an hour. “And what did you do, my dear Perin?” asked Febvre. "I said nothing—aod watched her grow old” Father Healy’s wit seldom had a sting to it. Ou
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    Theatre for Children.
    120 7 Many Prominent Society Persons Interested. According to the New York World, New York i» about to have a juveuiie playhouse, where fairly atones, pantomimes, and other entertainment suitable for the youDg will be performed. The founders include Mrs. Carter Harrig u, of Chicago, Mrs Frances Hodgson Ruruetto,
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      1283 7 INSURANCES. Quardian Assurance Company, Limited. ESTABLISHED 1821. .£2.000,000 Subscribed Capital Total Invested Funds up. wards of Total Annual Income 4,500,000 .£769,000 THE undersigned have been appointed Agents of the above Company at Peuang, and are prepared to issue policies of Insurance against loss by fire at the lowest tariff rates.
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      96 7 From a Nova Scotia Publisher, Mr. 11. G- Harris, publisher of the Advertiser, Kentville. N S., makes the following statement: I have used Chamberlain s Cough Remedy for myself and family and find it to be one of the best medicines for coughs and colds that I ever tried.” The
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      884 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co Phn. U.S.A. ;tiarges Moderate, Consultation Free. *.»*11)11*0 AT No. 21 a, Penang Poati. A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Mote). 6 mtb* TEA V o uOLE AGENTS FOR PENANG, PATERSON, SIMONS Co., Ltd njp No. 77a, bishop St reel.
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