Straits Echo, 8 February 1909
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Title Section37 1909-02-08 1 Straits Echo 10-PAGE EDITION. DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRA-TS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 7. $24 Per Annum, PENANG, MONDAY, sth FEBRUARY, 1909. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 29.37 words
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Advertisement979 1909-02-08 1 GUINNESS’S STOUT. H 2 0 M! 2:1 OC r R m 05 I,# dr m 5 vS "US V o '3IV SiSSVU THE EASTERN SHIPPING Company, Ltd., (ENGINE WORKS.) BANKS Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass Iron Founders. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INC'ORPO RATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Paid up Capital979 words
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1351 1909-02-08 2 The appeal which His Excellency Sir Frederick Lugard has just circulated asking for subscriptions towards the establishment fund for the proposed University to be erected in Hongkong, marks a decided step forward and should lead to the realisation of a project whicti we (the China Mail)1,351 words
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Advertisement34 1909-02-08 2 Gonosan is a happy combination of Kawa Resins with Oleum Santah in the propertion of 1 part Kawa Kawa to 4 pai ts Oleum, Santal cures easily, uo com plications. AH chemists and dealers.34 words
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Advertisement402 1909-02-08 2 A Popular Remedy in South Africa. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has been in South Africa for a number of years, and the fact that it still retains its popularity as a cure of coughs, colds and croup is certain proof that it gives satisfaction. Morum Bros general merchants at Tarkastad, Cape402 words
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Advertisement2274 1909-02-08 2 r i THE PENANG ADVERTISING AGENCY, Bill-Posters and General Advertising Contractors No. 7, Church Street, Penang, S. S. g Telephone No. 303; I Telegrams “PADDY.’ I Jill-Posting- and Advertising Work of every description undertaken, and also the deli- 2 very and distribution of Circulars, Handbills, Samples etc. Honesty Guaranteed. I2,274 words
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Article30 1909-02-08 3 Vesteit t'ront Age pis Due Dilta Colombo A..G &Co. 11th Feb. Devan ha Singapore A.G.&Co. 13th Lutzow Singapore B.M.ACo. 16th Kleist Colombo B-M.&Co. 18th Benlawers London S.B.&Co. 20th30 words
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Article27 1909-02-08 3 rr j For Aomt* Ler vsi Dilta Singapore A G ACo. Feb. Devanha Colombo A-G.&Co. Liitzow Colombo B.M.aCo. Kleist Singapore iB-M &Co. Benlawers Singapore S.iS &Co.27 words
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Article109 1909-02-08 3 Carlyle. Br. s.s 331, Treweeke, 7th Feb., Teluk Anson, 6th Feb., Gen.—Kwong On. Pegu, Br. s.s., 204, Coyish, 7th Feb, Sabang, 3rd Feb., Gen. —Ban Ho Hin, Peleus, Br. s s., Hannah, 7th Feb.. Yokohama, Gen.—W. M. &Co. Muttra, Br. s.s., 2.985, Addenbrooke, 7th Feb., Rangoou, 4th Feb, Gen.—109 words
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Article43 1909-02-08 3 Bth Fkbruaky. Persia, for Colombo and Tuticorin. Canton, for Bindings and Teluk Anson. Malaya, for Deli. Bantam, for Pulo Weh, Olehleh and Padang. Un Peng, for Pulau Laugkawi, Perlis and Setul. Fining Fish, for Port Weld aud Taipmg. Padang, for Batu Bahra.43 words
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Article196 1909-02-08 3 Fo* Langfcat—Per Jin Ho, to-morrow, 1 p.in. Asahau—Per Mary Austin, to-morrow, 1 pin. Deli—Per De Kock, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Bindings—Per ‘Sportsman, to morrow, 3 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore—Per Pin Seng, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Singapore and Hongkong—Per G. Apcar, to-morrow, 4 p mPort Swettenham and Singapore—Per Ipoh, to-morrow,196 words
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Article387 1909-02-08 3 Per P. and O. 8 8. Moldavia, connecting with the Delta at Colombo, due at Penang on Uth Feb. To Penang (from London, Jan. 15) Miss I. E Ashton, Mr. J. C. Benson, Mr. and Mrs. J. Craig and children, Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Parson,387 words
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Advertisement412 1909-02-08 3 P. 0. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward. Feb. 11 Delta connecting with Moldavia 25 Macedonia do. Malwa Mar. 11 Delhi do. Mongolia Homeward. THROUGH STEAMER TO LONDON. 8.s. Macedonia March 26. FARES BY MAIL STEAMERS. lit Clan* Snd Class To London by Sea £66 £44412 words
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Advertisement194 1909-02-08 3 (SHIPPING.) b For freight, passage or particulars apply to HUTTENBACH, LIEBERT Co., Penang, Telephone No. 521. Telegrams Huttlieb." Agents THE EASTERN SHIPPING Co., Ltd. The Underuoted Steamers will be despatched, if circumstances and weather permit, from Penang as follows Penang—Bagan Tuan Kechil. Steam Launches run regularly from 6 a-m. to194 words
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Advertisement533 1909-02-08 3 M r'<*yv INTENDED SAILINGS. Kon. Paketvaart Maatsciiappij, (ROYAL PACKET COMPANY). Fob InTBNDBD TO SATL. bTIAMKB. Deli. Deli, Batu Bahra, Asahan, Paneh and Singapore. bangsa, lelok 6emawe, 8egii, Pulo Weh. Sahang. Olehleh, Padang and Batavia. Tues. 9th Feb. 2 p.m. Sat. 13th Feb. 2 p ra. Thur. 18th Feb 2 p533 words
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Article, Illustration100 1909-02-08 4 Justice «tliflu «vwrybody and j office alone Publlah'-n dally (etoert Mnndayy.l »T T I CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226 —232, Beach Street. Penan?. PRICE: OAILT LOCAL $3l par annnm OUTHTATIOHB Po«t*K* Kftr*. VAIL aniTION (Port Free) $l5 OARLS ADORFBS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343. If.ll.— All bout nee»100 words
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Article908 1909-02-08 4 Sir Thomas Jackson’s reference to the China Association at the last annual Bank Dinner,” fully reported in our issue of Saturday, does not much help any reader seeking for information about that body. Sir Thomas mentions that it had rather come to the front recently,” and that908 words
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Article764 1909-02-08 4 Opened by the Hon. the Resident Councillor. In the presence of a large body of representative Chinese, the Honourable the Resident Councillor, accompanied by Mrs Bland and other ladies, and supported by Mr. Beatty, Assistant Protector, opened the new Chinese Mandarin School in Maxwell Road. It764 words
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Article41 1909-02-08 4 The Royal mail steamer Delta, having left Colombo at 10-30 p.m. on Saturday last, is expected to arrive here at 5 a.m. on Thursday next, aud will leave for Singapore and China at 9 a.m. tbe same day.41 words
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Article118 1909-02-08 4 The following business in tin has been done to-day Penang Penang Tin Exchange,) i*o or buyers, no sellers *OO.OO Eastern Smelting Co., 25 tons at 63.75 Straits Trading Co., 25 63.75 Singapore Straits Trading Co., 45 63 62-J Total 95 tons Opium is quoted here118 words
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Article965 1909-02-08 4 IN CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION. (Before Mr. Justice Braddell.) Cuthbertson and Others vs. The Attorney-General. The Crown Suit, Cuthbertson and others vs- the Attorney-General, came on for hearing before Mr. Justice Braddell in the Supreme Court this morniog. Plaintiffs (Thomas Cuthbertson Arthur Young and Robert Yeats, all of 3,965 words
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Advertisement437 1909-02-08 4 The New Japanese Cinematograph. Grand Programme TO-NIGHT NEW PICTURES JUST ARRIVED! Mr. Churcliill’s Wedding, The Sexton’s Sleep-walking, When the Wife’s Away, The Evil of Gambling, Force of Habit AND MANY OTHER FILMS WILL DB EXHIBITED COME! COME AND SEE!! LAST THREE NI6HTS! LAST THREE HI6HTS 1 WAYANG KASSIM (The Indra437 words
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Obituary38 1909-02-08 4 Domestic Occurrence. Death On the 1st February, 1900, at No. 38, Latter Street. Rangoon, Tan Soon Ee, aged 48 years. Managing Partner of Messrs. Seang Taik k Co., and formerly manager of Messrs. Cheng Taik and Co., Rangoon.38 words
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73 1909-02-08 5 (Echo Special.) Two Deaths. Singapore, Bth February. —During the Chinese cracker firing here on Friday night, two persons were killed and five badly burned. The latter include two women and two children, all Khchs. It is stated that a young Hokien threw a packet of73 words
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Article39 1909-02-08 5 (Echo Special.) Death of Sultan’s Mother. Kedah, Bth Feb.—The Sultan’s mother died at 5.40 last evening, and the funeral took place at one o’clock today. The body was interred in the Royal Burial Ground at Langgar.39 words
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Article65 1909-02-08 5 Supplied, by Reuter Chancellery of German Legation Burnt. London, Bth Feb. At Santiago de Chile, the chancellery of the German Legation has been burned out. The body of the Chancellor was found in the rums, aud his ikull was split in such a manner as to suggest65 words
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Article49 1909-02-08 5 (Supplied by Reuter Longboat Boats Shrubb. London. Bt.h February. —At. a •■Marathon” race at New Yoik, Longboat has beaten Shrubb. Shrubb was eight laps ahead at the 21st. and then became distressed. Longboat, with a series of astounding sprints, drew level in the 25th, and won.49 words
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Article31 1909-02-08 5 Supplied, by Reuter.) Decreased Imports and Exports. London, Bth February.—The Imports of the United Kingdom during January dec reased j£2 852,020, and the Exports decrea*ed J 85.602.721.31 words
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Article34 1909-02-08 5 (Supplied by Reuttr A New Dreadnought.” London, Bth Feb—The U. S- warship Delaviare, of ibe Dreadnought t v pc. wis launched at Newport News, Virgin a. She carries ten twelve-inch guns34 words
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Article124 1909-02-08 5 Supplied by Renter.) The Porte’s Attitude. London, 7th February.—'Thn Porte is adopting a stiff attitude aud has refused to assent to Austria’s modifications of the Austro-Turkish agreement, having met the Russian proposal of the 2nd inst. which is regarded as a complicated counter-scheme. [On the 2nd inst.124 words
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Article49 1909-02-08 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Liberals Indignant. London, 7th February.—The Daily Chro nicle states that the Liberals are increasing ly indignant over tbe prospect of the naval expenditure. fcThe Conservative papers, on the other hand, remind Mr. Asquith, the Premier, of his promise to maintain the two-Power standard.49 words
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Article101 1909-02-08 5 Supplied by Reuter.) The Schools Bill to be Reconsidered. London, 6th February.—The Governor of California, in a message to the Legislature, asks it to reconsider the Schools Bill which, he states, is an unfriendly act to Japan. The Legislature has decided to postpone action till the 10th inst. [On101 words
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Article33 1909-02-08 5 (Supplied by Reuter Visits Prince von Buelow. Loudon, 7th February.—The Kaiser, for the first time since the publication of the famous miervinw in the Daily Telegraph, called at the Chancellor’s Palace.33 words
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Article791 1909-02-08 5 j (Supplied by Reuter.) Every War Office Clerk Compelled to Join. London, 6th February.—The War Office, in a communique to the Alliance Assurance Company, states that it has resolved that all clerks entering the service after March 1. will be required to join the Territorial Aimy. The791 words
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Article138 1909-02-08 5 Some good shooting was witnessed at the Rifle rauge ou Saturday afternoon in Bpite of somewhat unfavourable weather condition-». Sunday's shooting was also good, notably Seigt Major Sayers’ score of 34 out of a possible 35 in the McAlister Stakes. The results on Saturday and Sunday were as138 words
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731 1909-02-08 5 Visit to Penang. Mr. Albert Goldie, the business manager of Mr. Hugh Ward’s London Comedy Go. which has just concluded a highly successful tour of India, arrived in Penang by the s s Muttra to make arrangements for a visit from tho company on731 words
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Article802 1909-02-08 5 New Books. The following new books have been re reived at the Library:— Whitaker’s Almanack, 1909. The New Zealand Official Year-Book, 1908. My Service Days in India, Afghanistan, Suakim ’B5, and China, by Major-General Sir Norman Stewart, Bart. Loranzo, the Magnificent, and Florence in Her Goldeu Age, E.802 words
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Article147 1909-02-08 5 The annual conference of the Malaysia Methodist Episcopal Church was opened at Wesley Church, Singapore, on Friday morning, by Bishop W. F. Oldham, D. D There was a large attendance of Missionaries, among them R9v. Dr. Lueriug and G. F. Pykett, Penang Rev. A. J. Amery Ipoh;147 words
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Article500 1909-02-08 5 Straits Branch. The annual meeting of this Branch is fixed for Wednesday, the 10th inst., at Raffles Museum, Sii gapore. The report to be presented says the uew edition of the map is expected to be printed this year. Mr. H. C. Robiuson’s scheme for systematic study500 words
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Article360 1909-02-08 5 Arrived. Per s.s. Prinzese Alice, sth Feb., from Southampton: Mr. N. Graham, Mis. F. S (Horn, Mr. and Mrs. T. Wright, H. B. Cob Huge, Mr. N. Gay, Mr. W. Taylor. From Genoa: Mr. R Schubert. Mr. O. Fahrlander, Mr. and Mrs. Maclean, Mr. and Mrs. Gundrv Fox, Mr.360 words
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Article90 1909-02-08 5 To-day, 18tb Day of Ist Moon. P. C. C. Tennis Tournament. Ladies’ Rifle Club, 4-30 p-m-Town Baud, Esplanade, 6 to 7 pm. 1 Lie New Japanese Cinematograph, corner uf Campbell Street aud Penang Road, 7-30 p.m. and 9-10 p in. Wayang Kassim, King Street, 'lheatre, 9pm To-morrow. 19th Day90 words
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Article17 1909-02-08 5 English (Delta) ...11th Feb China (D>vanna) ...13th Honi i i Liitzow) ...16th German (Kteist) ...18th17 words
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Advertisement398 1909-02-08 5 WiLKTTBD. SALESMAN by European firm. Apply H. R. 8 2 Cf> 100 do Straits Echo. WANTED AT ONCE. A CHINESE STORE-KEEPER, one u>ed to Shipping work. Salary $5O per month. Apply by letter to B. W. 0.” 8 2-09 99 c/o Straits Echo. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. f'l'Ml E next Ordinary Meeting398 words
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Article1782 1909-02-08 6 \_Contributed to the Straits Echo The Free School having broken up for a month in honour of the Chinese New Year, 1, accompanied by my colleague Mr. H. K-, started for Kedah by the s. s. Linn Choo on the morning of the 25th ult.1,782 words
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Article115 1909-02-08 6 Prhahq, Bth February. {By courtesy of iho Chartered Rank.) London Demand Bank ...2/3£ 4. months’ sight -Ban? ...2/4^ 3 Credit ...2/4-J^ 3 Documentary ...2/44 Demand Jiank Rs 174 i days’ signt Privai.- 176 Bombay. Demand JP* -V 173 J Miuimein, Demand l ank 1724 3 days’ sight Priv**« 176115 words
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Article200 1909-02-08 6 Gold leaf $64.6 B. Peprerf W Coast 31b4.5 oz.) no stock White 1 eppur $l7 50 —buyers Trang Poppoi —buyers Cloves 34 —buyers Mace 74. —severs Mace PickmcK 63 —sa^es Nutmegs 110 s 19 50 sellers SNo 1 6.65 sales „2 ..no stock Basket 3.60 sales Tapioca Flour 1.65200 words
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Article212 1909-02-08 6 Pbnano, Bth Fbbbuary, IPO9 Basy— ets. Soup per call* 14 Koast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Bump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 50 Feet 20 Heart 30 Liver per catty 30 Pork— Pork per catty 32 Pig’s Head •M 20 Feet M 24212 words
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Article860 1909-02-08 6 o 3 i 3 I c 1 Cat ital. Share» issued. 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 19C6 1902 1905 1904 1905 1903 1906 1904 1905 1906860 words
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Advertisement73 1909-02-08 6 THE NEW MODEL PIANOS by COLLARD COLLARD are constructed on tbe most advanced principles and possess Complete Metal Framing; Perfected Overstrung Scale Compass of 7 and 7} Octaves; and Improved Check Action, with under Dampers; so regulated and adjusted as to eusure a perfect repetition The prices are, considering the73 words
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Advertisement233 1909-02-08 6 MACKAY'S LIQUEUR WHISKY. The Acme of Quality. Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. AGENTS FOB PENANG Sr F M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. S*ndi!snds, Butter y S Cn SLEDGE BRAND" MILK. Absolutely’ Pure. Every single tin guaranteed good. Obtainable from233 words
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Article1191 1909-02-08 7 The Right and Wrong Way of Teaching It. Mr. Sidney Webb made a fine plea for the sane teacbiug of history when he spoke at the annual meeting of the Historical Association last month. Mr. Webb said he made a very large claim for history as one1,191 words
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Article537 1909-02-08 7 The Castlewood Rubber Co., Ltd. That “all is not gold that is rubber” seems to be proved by the recent experiences of the Castlewood Rubber Co. Ltd., which was floated in 190 G, the original Directors being G. A. Derrick, A. D. Allan and H. Leonard Bell537 words
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Advertisement866 1909-02-08 7 INSURANCES Guardian Assurance Company, Limited, Established J821. x2.000.000 upSubscribed Capital Total Invented Fund* wards of 4,500,000 Total Annual Income X759.000 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 lowest tariff rates. KENNEDY866 words
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Advertisement24 1909-02-08 7 The French Medical Profession rely on 8antal Midy to cure chronic bronchitis, kidney and bladder trouble, as well as discharges from the urinary organs.24 words
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Advertisement69 1909-02-08 7 Che Society or IHoior manufacturers ami traders, £td. For the protection, encouragement ana development o/ the AntomobtU Industry* The Society has organised a TRADE INFORMATION DEPARTMENT which will be pleased, without fee, to direct enquirers to the Traders who can best supply their needs, whether for Motor Cars (commercial or69 words
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Advertisement996 1909-02-08 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen A Cv., Pha, U.S.A. Charges Modorate, Consultation Free. KB9IDIXO AT No. 2 la, Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 niths TEA o TEA FOR SALE. USEFUL TO PLANTERS, ESTATES, ETC. Large Check Roll Books of 200996 words
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Article1841 1909-02-08 9 VIOLA GRAEME - [All Rights Reserved] BY VIOLA GRAEME Author of The Child of Sorrow,” The Treachery of Lorraine,” ‘‘The Hand of God,” The Beauty of ihe Season,” -A Scotch Marriage,” Love’s Loyalty,” One New Year’s Day,” Life’s Tliorny Path,” Sir Bryan’s Heir,” Doreen,” etc., etc.) CHAPTER VII. For Love's Dear1,841 words
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Article510 1909-02-08 9 Proposed Reciprocity between Colony and States. Correspondence has been laid before the Legislative Couucil in connection with the reciprocal trausfer of judgments between the Courts of the Colony and the Federated Malay States for execution. At present if a man incurs debts m the Colony and then510 words
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2705 1909-02-08 9 A correspondent writes to the London Time*: —Nearly five mouths have elapsed since Abdul Hamid surrendered to the Ottoman Committee of Union and Progress,” with the 3rd Army Corps at its back. Every day siuce July 24 has seen the Sultans authority2,705 words
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174 1909-02-08 9 (The following conversation is reported from the Southw.uk County Court. Judge Willis; ••Women write the best letters.” A Solicitor: Love letters.” Judge Willis: Sure. I used to think in days gone by, When but a happv child, Thtt judges always kept their well Of English174 words
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Advertisement58 1909-02-08 9 Don’t Take the Risk. Whoa you hart a bad cough or cold do not lot it drag along until it becomes chronic or develops into an attack of pneumonia, but give it the attention it deserves and get rid of it. Take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and you are sure of58 words
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Advertisement61 1909-02-08 9 Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. This Remedy always wins the stood opinion. if not the praise, of |those who use it. The quick cures, which it effects, even in the moat severe cases, makes it a favourite everywhere. It is equally valuable for children, and when reduoed with sweetened61 words
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Advertisement50 1909-02-08 9 Keep it Handy. You may not need Chamberlain’s Couab Remedy now, but at this season of the year you are liable to need it within twenty-four hours. It is, without doubt, the best on the market for coughs, colds, croup and whoop- ing cough. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.50 words
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Advertisement44 1909-02-08 9 Thoroughly Tested. Chamberlain's Coush Remedy has been examined by eminent analytical chemists who certified that it contained no narcotics. It is not only a sife and harmless medicine but the best in use for coughs, colds and croup. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.44 words
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Advertisement33 1909-02-08 9 '1 curative actiou of Gonoaan ia attributed to its being antiseptic and anwstbetic. Manufactured by J. I). Ri e dal Ltd Berlin, and sold in form of capsules. 40 i u a Injltl©.33 words
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Article993 1909-02-08 10 Staged near the door of "No. 7 House” at Kew Gardens are three moderate-sized flower-pots, the contents of which can hardly fail to attract the notice of a curious visitor. The pots contain three cypresses of close upon a century’s growth, which are yet hardly more than993 words
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Advertisement47 1909-02-08 10 Gonosan like other preparations of Copaiba au<l Sandalwood oil does not affect the kidneys or disturb the stomach and is well tolerated by the patieut even after lengthened tre-tinent Trials by the Medical 1 rofession solicit»]. Samples free on application to any of the chief Penang Chemists.47 words
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Advertisement518 1909-02-08 10 GRAMOPHONES!! A New Shipment of THE “JOOCOPHONE" TALKING-MACHINES! Guaranteed to Reproduce all Songs and Music as Loudly and Naturally as the Highest-priced Machines, ELECANT CABINETS! Beautifully Coloured Flower-Horns 1 Fitted Complete with Fine Nickel-Plated CONCERT SOUND BOXES. Size No. 1, 14 Xl4"x7" complete 2, 12i"xl2"x6i" $24. 18. Also «Just Unpacked518 words
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