Straits Echo, 19 February 1909

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    37 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND T IE FA EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 7. $24 Per Annum, PENANG, FRIDAY, l*fth FKBRUA l»t» 0 Copy, 10 ef ts. No. 3«.
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      988 1 GUINNESS’S STOUT. tianq LEE A Oo. w Thm \ta! o SB p 1 <2 SS <2 r/ip^ SOLE AO ENTS. BASS’S ALE. T H K B AK H EASTERN SHIPPING Company, Lid., (ENGINE WORKS.) Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass Iron Founders. Engineering Appliances Fittings in Stock. Works, 1 Weld aud Stores Offices
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      16 1 4'— A C'; 3S: H t; 3s >--■ 9> '7, /OKTO 1 riANG LEE Co., So/e Agents*
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    Golf.
    54 2 The game of golf, it it does not go smoothly, presents so many points of analogy with the tiresome eventualities of life that there can be little doubt that persons of an irritable, gloomy, and worrying disposition would be better if they did not seek their recreation on the
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    The Public and its Papers.
    88 2 We are sure,” says the Spectator, that it is a delusion to suppose that the public likes a slavish paper —ie, a paper always terrified that it may offend its readers it it speaks its real mind. They prefer olo which is independent, though, no
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    Welsh Church Commission.
    100 2 ‘‘The Report which Lord Justice Vaughan Williams has drawn up iu rtfeieuce to the Welsh Church Commission inquiry has at last been submitted to his colleagues, about a month later than was expected. It is now for them to consider it,” says tne Church Time s. No
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    Will the Lords Reject the Budget ?
    105 2 Will the Lords Reject the Budget “The rejection of the Budge', if our ‘Junkers’ dared so to violate the constitution of the laud, would, of course, set the fiery cross going,” says the Nation. But it is incredible that the Government would dissolve. Their first business would be to re-pass
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    The Interest in Social Questions.
    140 2 Mr. S. U. T uruer, Lecturer uu Political Economy in Aberdeen University, says tbs.t ••the chief reasons why social questions now bulked so largely were that the national conscience was now more sensitre to social evils than ever it was in the past On its
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    An Exciting Performance.
    197 2 The following clipping from the Buenos Aires Standard shows how strenuous an affair is tbeatie-going in Argentina When part of the audience takes to filing at the actors on the stage, and the actois return the compliment, things may be said to be getting lively, i his,
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    Fashion for the Upper Lip.
    245 2 Almost everyone has noticed lately a terdeucy in the fashionable mao’s m ustache to become diminutive and scrubby, says a London exchange. But there is no occasion for condolences. No subtle hair disease is at. work among persons who delight in their appearance. Fashion has
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      58 2 Don’t Take the Risk. Whet» you have a bad cough *>r cold do not let it drag along until it becomes chronic or develops mto au attack of pneumonia, but give it the attention it deserves and get rid of it. Take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and you ato stue of
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      649 2 Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. This Remedy always wins the good opinion, if not the praise, of those who use it. The qu’ck cures, which it effects, eveu in the most severe cases, m tk»s it a favourite everywhere. It is equally valuable for children, and wbeu reduced with
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      1434 2 IN GREAT BRITAIN MARTELL’S BRANDY is to be found throughout the Clubs, Hotels, and in almost every gentleman’s house, and is prescribed by the Great Majority of English Doctors. IN GREAT BRITAIN IT 18 EQUALLY' THE FAVOURITE. YOU KNOW IT BY THE BLUE AND SILVER LABEL FRESH STOCK OF THE
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      60 3 Kistna I Jr. s s., 524. Learmont, 19th Keh. r Singapore, 17th Feb, Gen.—H. L- Co. Perak. Hr. s.g., 258, Crichton, 19th Feb, l>eli. 18th Feb., Gen. —E S. Co-, LtdCornelia, Hr. s.s 194. Williams, 19th Feb., Teluk Anson, 18th Feb Gen.—E. S. Co, Ltd. Kv.m Samj Hr. s.s.,
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      DEPARTURES.
      79 3 19th February. Valentijn, for Deli, Batu Bahra, Asaban and Paneb. Sappho, for Tongkab. Ban Whatt Soon, for Tongkab, Rotorua, for Port Swettenbam and Singa* pore. Solfond for Rangoon. Bhadra, for Tongkab. Ivopab, Renong, Victoria Point, Mergui and Tavoy. Perak, for Port Swettenbam and Singapore. Carlyle, tor Teiuk Anson. Kum
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      MAILS CLOSE
      128 3 Fob Madras, taking mails for Europe, etc., via Bombay—Per Thongwa, to-morrow. 10 a.m. Rangoon and Calcutta—Per Bharata, to-morrow, 11 a.m. Colombo and Tuticoiin—Per Mithima Mara, to morrow, 11 a.m. Colombo and Tuticorin—Per Deucalion, to-morrow, 11 am. Asaban and Batu Bahra—Per Aynthia, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Pangkalan Braudau—Per Petrel, tomorrow,
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    267 3 ■o~ Per P. and ss. Malum, connecting with the Macedonia at Colombo, due at Penang on 25th Feb To Penang (from Marseille», Feb. 5) Mr. J. Gordon. To Singapore (from London, Jan. 29) Mr. and Mrs Highet, and Mr. B. Humphreys (from Marseilles) Mr. Harrison. Mr.
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    33 3 Veasel* b Agents Dua Kleist, Colombo B-M.ACo. 19th Feb Benlawers London S.B ACo. 20t,b Macedonia Colombo A.G ACo. •25th Britannia P. Regent Singapore A.G.ACo. •26 cb Luitpolu Smgapore B.M.ACo. 2nd Mar.
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    SAILINGS.
    33 3 Vessel» For J f/ef Kleist 3 u capote B M ACo. Feb. Benl.iwurs s naapoie ‘3 B ACo. Macedou'a 3 ipuie Colombo A.G.ACo. Britauuu A.G.ACo. P. Keuent Luitpold Colombo B.M.ACo. I Mar.
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      1315 3 (SHIPPING.) P. 0. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward. Feb. 25 Macedonia connecting with Malwa Mar ll lW/u do. Mongolia 2 SDevanha do. Marmora Apr. 8 Assay e do. /n</ta 2 Dvlla do. Victoria Homeward. Date. Steaa.tr. Con necti D g Due with S.8. London. Feb.
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    The Straits Echo.
    95 4 qar.tr* anriaflea everybody end tnarlce alene nhlDhed rlntly (0ir«*|ir *»ni» T E CRITERION TRESS. U«i.. Wo. 226—232. (Well Stroei, Penally PRICK OAll.T LOCAL tN.i OUTSTATIONN rootage Kura «All. HOITION (Poet Free) IIS UAKI.H A DDK I- Sd Echo—Penang.' Tel«piiou« No. 343 .v.a.- All bnalnetw communication* should be
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    ANIMALS IN HEAVEN.
    661 4 Dr. Barker, Dean of Carlisle, lias announced his fixed belief” that animals go to Heaven when they die. As w« are all animals, and as Dr. Barker is a clergyman, that is not to be wondered at. It is evident by his loose expressions that Dr. Barker
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    792 4 The follow.ng business in tin has been 0 done to-day Peoang Penang Tin Exchange. 25 tons at $65.3 Eastern Smelting Co.. 50 65.62’ .-traits Trading Co.. 10 J 65.621 Singapore: S'raits Trading Co, 125 65 67| Total 300 tons. Tin is quoted iu London to-dav
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    SUPREME COURT.
    537 4 IN BANKRUPTCY JURISDICTION. Before Mr. Justice Braddell.) Tlib following Bankruptcy proceedings were disposed of yesterday Re Chop Chim Tek. A Receiving Order was made against chop Ghim Tek and au Adjudication Order against Lim Chin Chong, th« sole partner of the firm. Twoof the creditors. Mr. H Waugh,
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    Appeals.
    390 4 The following appeals are posted for bearing at the Full Court of Appeal to be held <>n ibe 22ud lust. (1) Small Cause No. 492-07 Moona Xiin.imsah (Messrs. L)gan and Rr>ss) vs. Pbut Pang of Chop Seng Bee (Messrs. Adams and Allan). Messrs Logan and Ross for Appellant (the
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    Penang Cricket Club.
    248 4 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played yesterday Singles Handicap, Class A. Neubronner beat H. Waugh, 6—4 6—2Doubles Handicap, Class B. Donald aud Dennys bent Rilev and Scntr, 6-2; 6-2. J. G. Anthony and Reimann beat Mourin and E. R. Henderson, 6—o; 7—5.
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    Anglo-Chinese School Union.
    282 4 At the Annual General Meeting of the A. C- S. Union held yesterday evening at the Union’s premises, 497, Penang Road, the Rev. G. F. Pykett, Life-President of the Union, occupied the chair, and the following gentlemen were elected Officers for the year 1909 Vice-President Mr. S.
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      369 4 BUY A GRAMOPHONE. $25.50. OI'R SPECIAL OFFER. $25.50. I n MACHINE THAT WILL SING UNO TALK. I ARTISTIC CABINET, FLORAL HORN, $25.50. A /\f\ SECURES YOU A ZplUU BRAND NEW PIANO. PisK for particulars. FOR HIRE 5P 5? *§> *6 N E W !M A N 0 S \f$l% Vt
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      33 4 Dr. Friedlaender testifies that Gonosan 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,
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Home Politics.
      198 5 (Supplied by lleuter.) Labour Membern and Unemployment. London, 18th lebruary.— The amendment of the Labour members to the Address, complaining of the inadequacy of the Government measures with regard to unemployment, was rejected by 205 votes to 101, a maioritv of 104. J J Ihe speeches of the
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      Germany.
      81 5 {Supplied by Reuter.) Military Readiness Essential for Peace. London, 18th February.—Prince von Buelow, the German Imperial Chancellor, speaking at Berlin, said that the welfare and safety of the country depended on financial reform and referred to the unalloyed satisfaction of the British visit which held a place of honour
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      Mr. Taka-akira Kato.
      35 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Presents his Credentials London, 19th February.—Mr. Taka akira Kato, the Japanese Ambassador in London, presented his credentials at Buckingham Palace in the presence of Sir Edward Grey, Foreign Minister.
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      The Colliery Explosion.
      28 5 Supplied by Renter A Death-roll of 150. London. 19th February.—The death-roll of the colliery explosion at the Winstanley mine in Durham is estimated at 150.
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      Persia.
      35 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Serious Situation. London, 19th February—Reuter’s correspondent at Teheran states that «be situatiou is causing apprehension owing tothe disorders at Teheran. One Legation has already seut a warning circular t«> lt.s subjects.
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      Canada.
      25 5 (Stipplied by Reuter Immigration Act Disallowed. London, 18th February.—A telegram from Oltowa states that the Dominion Government has disallowed the British Columbia Immigration Act.
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      The Balkan Crisis.
      48 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) IVar Correspondents Start. London, 19th February.—A telegram from St. Petersburg states that the most serious vie w is taken of the situation in the Balkans owing to the disagreement between Austria and Servia. Several War correspondents have already started for the Balkans
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      Corporation of London.
      69 5 (Supplied by Reuter-) Invitation to Bargomasters. London, 19th February —The Corporation of London has invited the visits of the Burgomasters of Berlin and Charlottenburg. One of the heaviest rainfalls experienced has taken place at Gibraltar on Jan. 21st, the fall during 12 hours amounting to seven inches.
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    Singapore Notes.
    979 5 (From Our Own Corresjtoudent Wwluesday, Feb. 17 1 L. Wedding Kells. There w is a very |.»rge gathering of friends at St Andre*’» Cathedral yesterday after- noon when Miss Ellen (Nellie) Salzmann, youuge' ii u,bni of M>. and Mrs. E Saiz g mann of Olga Lodge,” St. Thomas’
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    Perak Pars.
    423 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping. Id h February. The Papal Delegate. Monteigueur Z ileski. the Papal Delegate, arrived in Taiping from Peuaug on Saturday last bv the mail train, and was met at the station by Rev. Faiher Cardon and others The Convent School, which is closed on
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    Perak Planters.
    474 5 In general meeting on the 13th insl., with Mr C- L Gibbon m >'.i> cha r, the association of Perak Planters decided to ask the I. I Dept, to publish in addition to the number of coolies imported erch year the number of coolies who have abseouded from
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    Assessments.
    258 5 Some people of Matang. Tupai and other out of the way places are much exercised over the enhancement of the Municipal assessment they have been paying. These recalcitrants have petitioned the Government for a reduction ot the rates, on the ground that there is not a single water pipe
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    Court Fees.
    743 5 The incidence o£ tbe fees, levied under the F. M. S. Court Fees Enactment of 1905, Ims been the subject of frequent critic am iu the Straits Press. As tar as cau be judged from a perusal of the Enactment, tue provisions are fair enough from the standpoint
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    Another Steamer Tragedy.
    79 5 A pass“Dger on the Mishima mam, which arrived at Penang this morning, is missing. Just b *fore reaching Singapore, he eluded the vigilauce of his caretakers, aud got overboard. The ship was stopped for three hours, flares were burned, aud search made by boat, but no trace
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    Passengers.
    238 5 Arrived. Per s Nyauza. IBlIi Fob., bum Shanghai: Miss E. St. Birbe. From Hongkong: Mr A. S. D. Ccuslaud. Per s.s Rotorua, 18th Feb from Singa pore Mr. and Mrs. Peterson. Mrs. Buxton. Mr Ferra. Per s s. Feiak, 191» Feb from Deli Mr Ott and Mrs. Ab Soo.
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    FIXTURES.
    128 5 To- Day. 29'h Day of 1st Moon. P C C. T-uuis Tournameut Town Ikurl, Esplanade, 6 to 7 p ni. 1 tie N**w Japanese Cinematograph, cornet ut Campbell Street and Penang Road, 7 30 p m. aud 9-1 1 p.m. Alcazar Cinematograph, King Street Theatre. 8 3 > p
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    MAILS DUE.
    21 5 English (Macedonia) 25th Feb. China (7? ritannia ...26th ''ton P. P Luiti o\l ...2nd Mar. German (Prim Ludwig) ...4th
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    36 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service Outwards*. Homkwabd» yfacedoui i --■> Feb. Britannia 2t> Fel. Delhi 11 Mar. J Delta 13 Mar, Hxtra Service OUTWARD' HoMfc WARDS Sumatra 3 Mar Ma ta a Mar. Nubia. it> Nure 19
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      49 5 Keep it Handy. You may not need Chamberlain-. Cough Remedy now, but at thi. eeaeon of the year you are liable to need it with.n ‘«entyfour hour.. It U. without doubt, the beat on the market for couftb.. cold., croup and whoopng cough. The George Town Di.peu.ary, Wholesale Agent*,
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      111 5 The first violent inflammatory symptoms quickly disappear alter treatment with Rie del’s Gonosau Capsules. No better preparation now on t he market. Cert if ®d bj the leading Specialists. Lucatiou:-QSTO GARDENS. FIRST GRAND CHANGE PROGRAMME. THE HIPPODROME CIRCUS AN» MENAGERIE. To-night! To-night!! INTRODUCING NEW SCENES, NEW FEATS, NEW ANIMALS. Skill
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      333 5 The New Japanese Cinematograph. n PROGRAMME TO-NIGHT! TWENTY EXCELLENT PICTURES will be shown. "“ALCAZAR” CINEMATOGRAPH, KING STREET THEATRE. TONIGHT, GRAND PROGRAMME. ALL NEW PICTURES. Fashionable Paris and the Bois de Boulogne. The Entrance. The Case ides, The Dairy Child*eu at Play. The Drives. The Cafes, etc The Pioneers of the
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    The Kaiser’s Income.
    319 6 The Vossisclie Zeituny, in the course of an article on the sale of five castles belonging to the Emperor William, declares that their upkeep lias been too great for the Kaiser for the past tweniv years- The allowance granted to the Emperor in his capacity aw King
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    Scientific Tobacco.
    613 6 Scientific tobaccos are now being raised, for the first time in history. Government experts are growing them for definite percentages of uicotiue, aud as a result (says a writer in the Philadelphia Record) the prospect is that before long smokers will be able to suit their tastes as
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    “Tumult Without.”
    177 6 The struggle between Tariff Reformers and Free Fooders iu the Unionist Party has passed from the Press to the platform. Lord Rol*ert Cecil, addressing his constituents at Maryleboue, defied the Confederates,” and said that he was prepared to fight till his political death. On the other band, Mr.
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    The Tory Parly.
    251 6 The Confederates,” who want to drive the Unionist Free Traders out of the Tory Party, are severely c ndemned by the Times, the Spectator, and the Nation. Tiie Times -ays: —‘The variety and elasticity of lepresentation, which are the secret of the peinncence of our institutions, are
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    EXCHANGE.
    124 6 Piiiia, 19th Fbbkuabt. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/3£ 4 months* sight Bank ...2/4 T *g 3 Credit 2/4-j 3^ 3 Documentary ...2/4/ T dcufcta, Demand Bank Re 174 3 days’ sight Priv*r« 176 Bombay. Demaud Bank 174 Mmimein, Demand Bank 173 3 days’ sight
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    PRODUCE.
    184 6 Gold I»eaf $64.60 8. Pepper(W.Coast 31b5.5 oz.) no stock White Pepper $l7 75 seller* Trane Peoner 13£ sales Cl >ve« 37 50 soles Mac** 74. sellers Mace Pick v- 63. —sales Nutmeg* 110 s 18- —eales fNo 1 6.65 stiles Sugar < 2 .no stock Basket 3.65 sellers Tadi
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    MARKET PRICES.
    190 6 Pbnano, 19th February, 1909 Bbbk ct*. Soup per cal it 14 Roast 24 Steak 8 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail **ach 30 Tongue 50 Feet )h Heart 3>* Liver per catty 30 Pork Pork pel call» 32 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 24
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    SHARES.
    939 6 a I 1 I cL i -.1 'I iii i. i j' o Number of ta g 8 2 5 Capita Share» Di*i I**» < Van*** -n «j a indued. p a 3 ,5 _s C_ 00 00 Q j- J* 3 i n= I—Q j Mining:. I 1903
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      44 6 Thoroughly Tested. Ctiambet Iain's Remedy has been examined by enrnent analytical chemists who certified that if contained no narcotics It is not only a safe au-i harmless medicine but tho best iu use for coughs, colds aud croup. The <»eorge Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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      213 6 11 A Popular Remedy in South Africa. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has been in South Africa for a number of years, and the fact thac it still retains its popularity as a cu v e of coughs, colds and croup is certain proof that it gives satisfaction. Morum Bros general merchants
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      231 6 HACKAY'S LIQUEUR WHISKY. The Whisky of Connoisseurs. Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS. UUTTEKi S Co. AGENTS FOR PHNANQ .‘1 J. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.’* GIN IN RED CASES. Snndilnnds. Hutterv C»> “SLEDGE BRAND” MILK. WROUCHT-iRON TUBES AND FITTINCS. Large Stock Alwaya oa Hand. ADAMSON. GILFILLAN CO.,
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    Is Persia to be a Second Egypt?
    634 7 There is no t une to waste in instructing ud arraying public opinion with regard to the crisis winch has lieen precipitated in Persia,” says the Manchester Guardian. (‘‘The necessity is all the wore pressing it, as the Times asserts, the Memorandum which
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    Rubber Shares.
    302 7 Messrs. J. Russell Graut *t Co ’a Rubber Sb ire Market Report, dated Jan. 28. say» |in part: 'J he market for Malay Rubber Coinj pauy Shares has been rather spotty during the week, as though a fair business has been passing, it has been confined mostly to
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      1270 7 INSURANCES Guardian Assurance Company, Limited. Established 1821. Subscribed Capital JB2.000.000 Total Invested Funds upwards of 4,500,000 Total Annual Income .£759,000 rpHE undersigned have been appointed A. Agents of the above Company at Penang, and are prepared to issue policies of Insurance against loss by fire at the lowest tariff lates.
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      51 7 I most willingly bear to the ureat efficacy of Grimault’tt Cigarettes for Asthma. I have had Asthmatic Bronebitia for some time. This winter the attack was almost unbearable. A kiud friend gave me a box and I am, thank God, almost a new woman. Yours most gratefully, MARTHA RAY, Kuoyip.
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      1067 8 W, MANSON. American Dentist, Late of Dr. AUe i <£ Cn., Pha, U.S.A. Cha t;: t *;ti, t chsuii -.p.iuii Fici. •<f'!ur w AT No. 21 n, Penang Road. A lew doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 mth» TEA TEA oOLE AGENTS FOR PENANG, FATERS0N, SIIWONS Co., Ltd.
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