Straits Echo, 27 February 1909

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    36 1 Straits Echo 10-PAGE EDITION. DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 7. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY, 1909. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 46.
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      951 1 SOLE AO ENTS. GUINN ESS'S STOUT. w, a > <J> c m x r*l O lV m <2 o ft» 45 SO •3iv s.ssva THE EASTERN SHIPPING Company, Lid., (ENGINE WORKS.) M A N S Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass Iron Founders. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL
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      23 1 iHE BEST BEER IN THE FARJAST. \p is cs Co > N 3 <5 T? r** m ro TIANQ LEE Co. t Sole Ajeats.
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    Municipal Commission.
    710 2 Official Minutes. Minutes of a Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Thursday, the 11th February, 1909. Present F. J. Hallifax, Esq (President.) Lirn Cheng Teik, Esq. L. H. Clayton. Esq. J. W. Hallifax. Etq Dr. P. V. Locke. Absent. Quail Beng Kee, Esq. 1. The minutes of
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      86 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. Morurn Bros., general merchants at Tarkastad, Cape
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      615 2 Public Opinion and Spectacles. Spectacles were the preservers of sight,” said Hon. W. R. W. Peel, Master of the Spectaclemakers’ Company, the other day. They had to change public opinion in regard to wearing them. They had. for example, to persuade ladies that spectacles enhanced their beauty. The wearing of
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      1895 2 JUST ARRIVED. WOOD DUNN CO.’S PURS AUSTRALIAN BUTTER, in I lb. and 2 lbs. tins. Price, 50 cts per lb “LOCOMOTIVE” BRAND CONDENSED MILS GUARANTEED FINEST QUALITY AND FRESH. ST. PAULI BRAUSREI CO.’S GIRL BRAND BEER THE CHEAPEST AND BEST IN THE MARKET. Samples on Application. THONG JOO CO., 92
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      91 3 Britannia, Br. s.s., 3,378, Barcbam, 26th Keb., Shanghai, 16th Feb., Gen.— A G. A Co. Lady Weld, Br. s.s. 242, Cox, 26th Feb., Kedah, 26th Feb., Gen.— A. G. A Co. Pegu, Br. s.s., 294, Ooyisb, 26th Feb., Acheen, 22nd Feb., Gen. —Ban Ho Hin. A. Apcar, Br. s.s.,
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      DEPARTURES.
      59 3 27th February. Lindula, for Rangoon and Calcutta. Sanuki Maru, for Colombo and Tuticorin. Jin Ho, for Langkat. Mary Austin, for Asahan. De Koch, for Deli and Langsa. Cornelia, for Teluk Anson* Kistna, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Flying Dragon, for Pulau Langkawi. A Apcar, for Singapore, China and Japan.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      76 3 Fob Batu Babra—Per Sportsman, Ist proximo, 1 p.m. Singapore, Hongkong, Amoy A Swatow— Per Hony Bee. Ist proximo. 3 p m. Calcutta—Per Japan, Ist proximo, 4 p.m. Pangkalan Brandau—Per Petrel, 2nd proximo, Ipm. Deli—Per Perak, 2nd proximo, 1 p.m. Trang—Per Leong Ho, 2nd proximo, 1 p-m. Port Swettenham
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    391 3 Per P. and O. s.s. Sumatra, due at Penang on 3rd Mar. To Penang (from London, Jan. 30) Miss Mitchell, Mr. D. Matthew, Mr. C. L. Dealty, Mrs. A- G. Barbour and children. Miss K. J. Nicholas, Mr. M. MacKinnon, Mr. J. Mac Leod, Mr. J.
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    35 3 r *>***/ f* r/nt» A gfnf* T)m» P. Regent Luitpolu Singapore B.M.ACo. 2nd Mar. P. Ludwig Colombo B.M.&Co. 4fh Lothian Glasgow 3 B ACo. 6th Bendorun London S.B.ACo. 7th Delhi Colombo 1 A.G.ACo. Utbj
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    SAILINGS.
    26 3 Vetselt For P. Regent Luitpold Colombo B.M.ACo. Mar. P. Ludwig Singapore B M ACo. Lothian Singapore S.B ACo. Bendoran Singapore S.B ACo- Delhi Singapore A.G.ACo.
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      1520 3 (SHIPPIN G.) P.&O. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward Mar. 11 Delhi connecting' with 25 Devanha do. Apr. 8 Attayc do. 22 Delta do. Homeward. Mongolia Marmora India Victoria THROUGH STEAMER TO LONDON. s.s. Macedonia FARES BY March 26. MAIL STEAMERS. Ut Claw Bad Claw l'o
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    The Straits Echo.
    100 4 Jnarica «nriaflcw everybody end 1 net Ice aloue dally (esnopr Hmxlave.i t n i CRITERION PRESS, Lid.. No. 226—282, Beach Street. Penang. PRICK. DAILY LOCAL DM per mintim m OUTBTATIOHH FgttK* Ultra WAIL EDITION (Poet Free) lift OAKLI A DDR K9B Echo—Penang." Telephone No. 848. A. A.—All
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    ON MUGWUMPS.
    499 4 It was an American who gave us the word “mugwump.” It means a man who does not take any interest in politics, or who refuses to be a partisan. Keen followers of a Party call it sitting on the fence,” or something worse earnest people call it lack
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    To-morrow’s Church Services.
    170 4 QUADRAGESIMA—FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT. St. George’s Church. 8 a m —Matins (Choral). 8 30 a.m.—Holy Communion (Plain). 10 a m. —Matins (Chinese). 5 p.m.—Sunday School. 6 p.m.—Evensong and Sermon. Presbyterian Church. Divine Service will be held at Prye Dock at 9 15 a m and in the
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    388 4 Tbe following business in tin has been done to-day Singapore: Straits Trading C 0.,) buyers, no sellers Penang Penang Tin Exchange, 9 buyers, no sellers > b 5,7& Straits Trading Co., 7 buyers, no sellers Eastern Smelting Co., 25 tons at 66.20 Tin is quoted
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    The Swimming Club Moonlight Fete.
    286 4 An Anticipation. j Gentle lapping of waters on a beach pearl white with moonlight. Tall palm silhouettes bowing with dignity and grace toward the everlasting mysteries of ocean. Night winds whispering through their fronded leaves On the generous bosom of Nature’s great wet-nurse, pulsing with
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    Penang Cricket Club.
    463 4 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played yesterday Singles Handicap, Class B. F. B. Irens beat P. Ambler, 6—l 6-4 Stronach beat Tomlin, 6—3; 2—6; 6—2. The other ties fixed for yesterday were unfinished owing to rain. The following ties have been fixed
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    SUPREME COURT.
    933 4 IN CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION (Before the Chi*f Justice and Justices Braddell and Sercombe-Smith.) W. C. Boomgardt vs. Criterion Press, Ltd. When the case was resumed after the luncheon interval yesterday Mr. Ivens examined the evidence of Sathan and pointed out that the witness, after saying that Inspector Ellis
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      307 4 BUY A GRAMOPHONE. $25.50. OUR SPECIAL OFFER. $25.50. I /I MACHINE TH/IT WILL SING AND TALK. I I ARTISTIC CABINET, FLORAL BORN, $25.50. <£ A AA SECURES YOU A ApIUU BRAND NEW PIANO. flsK for particulars. ■<§ Or FOR HIRE NEW PIANOS $lO per month. Tuned Free. %%s\ THE ROBINSON
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Dorando Beaten.
      27 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) English Runner Wins. London, 26th February.— Shrubb beat Dorando, the winner of the Marathon race, in a fifteen miles’ race at Buffalo.
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      California.
      39 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Anti-A static Resolution. London, 27th February.—The Californian Senate has passed a resolution in favour of the exclusion of all Asiatics from the United States. The resolution which revives the old controversy has excited much surprise.
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      The Opium Traffic.
      77 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) m a Indian Export of Opinm. London, 27th February —The Times correspondent at Shanghai states that China will presumably approach Great Britain shortly in view of the increased reduction of the export of opium from India. Inasmuch as China is entitled to station an
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      Government and the Navy.
      49 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) To Keep Pace with Germany. London, 26th February.—The Daily Chronicle states that in view of Germany expediting her Dreadnoughts Government will reserve the power to alter its naval programme beyond the estimates. The increase will probably be partly covered by the loan.
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      The Naval Conference.
      40 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Declaration to be Signed To-day. London, 26th February.—The Naval Conference at its final sitting to-day will sign the declaration embodying the agreement on a large number of thorny subjects which have been satisfactorily settled.
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      Home Politics.
      119 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Address Adopted. London, 26th February.—The House of Commons has adopted the Address. Debate on the Congo. London, 27th February.—During the discussion on the Congo Free State in the House of Commons yesterday. Sir Edward Grey. Foreign Secretary, said that, the reply of Belgium would be
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      Persian Gulf Warships
      44 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Climate Allowance. London, 27th February —The Gazette announces a grant of climate allowance to officers and crews on warships engaged in the Persian Gulf, the same as granted to officers and crews of vessels engaged in Chinese rivers.
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      The Balkan Crisis.
      118 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Vienna Bourse Easier. London, 26th February.—The Vienna Bourse is easier. According to one report Russia will probably join the Powers in their representations to Belgrade. Alarms Dispersing:. London, 27th February.—The Balkan alarms are dispersing. It is announced that simultaneously with Russia joining the Powers
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      Prince Kuni.
      31 5 (Supplied by Reuter-) Banquet in His Honour. London, 26th February.—The Emperor Francis Joseph gave a banquet in honour of Prince Kuni. The Japanese Ambassador and his staff were present.
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    Ipoh Gymkhana Club’s Meeting.
    477 5 (Echo ‘Special.) First Day's Results. I poll, Feb. 27—It was cloudy overhead when the meeting opened yesterday, and after the third race there was a slight drizzle which persisted until the last event in the programme was run off. The attendance was fair. Following are the
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    Pars from Patani.
    168 5 [Contributed.] Patani, Feb. 17. The people here are praying for rain. The people are also hoping that the High Commissioner and bis secretary will not stay too long at Shanghai. We need them here more than the Opium Conference. Mr. W. A. R. Wood. vice-Consul at Singora,
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    Kinta Notes.
    306 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) [pob, 25' h Feb. The Resident. The Resident id expected here from Teluk Anson to-dav to be in time to attend the Ipoh Gymkhana which comes off to morrow. Kinta Gymkhana. The Kinta Gymkbaua is fixed to take place on the 30th March and
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    Kedah Notes.
    272 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Alor Star, 24th Feb. Criminal Appeal. Sergeant Major Jusoh, who was charged with embezzlement of Government Funds at Kwala Muda (the money of the Land Office, to the extent of about »1,035), has been found guilty and sentenced to four years with hard labour.
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    Interesting Events at Tapah.
    279 5 We publish the following contribution without changing the writer’s phraseology The Straits and F.M S. Chinese Babas of Tapah have joyfully arranged and entertained Ronggeng Performance at the Chinese Club House. Tapah. on the 18th instant. For the Ist night it was conducted and creditably arranged
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    The Penang Library.
    859 5 The Annual General Meeting of members of the Penang Library was held yesterday afternoon, the Hon. the Resident Councillor presiding. The Committee's Report and the Treasurer’s Balance Sheet for 1908 were received and passed, and the Committee for the teurrent year elected hy ballot. The following gentlemen
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    Passengers.
    14 5 Arrived. Per s s. Lindula L7ih Feb., from Singapore Mr. E. D- Hewau.
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    FIXTURES.
    111 5 To-day. Bth Day of 2nd Moon. Cricket: P. O. C. Committee vs. The Rest. Penang Golf Club Monthly Medals. The New Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Campbell Street and Penang Road, 7-30 p.m. and 9-10 p.m. Grand Change of Programme. Alcazar Cinematograph, King Street Theatie, 8 30 p m. Swimming
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    MAILS DUE.
    21 5 China (P.lt Luit) o 1 d) 2nd Mar German (Prim Ludwig) 4th English (Delhi) ...11th China (Macedonia) ...26th Feb.
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      194 5 THE SERENDAH HYDRAULIC TIH MINING CO LTD. NOTICE. rpHE Transfer Books of the Company JL will be closed from 4’h to 7tb March, both days inclusive. Alkx. BUTCHAKT, 27-2 09 178 Secretary. J. h. cohuell, *o, BEACH STREET. AUCTIONEER, VALUER BROKER NORVAL «t SONS. Glasgow—Billiard Tables and Accessories. SANDERSON SON.
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      638 5 PENANG SALES ROOM BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, On Saturday, 13th Mar., 1909, At Bukit Tamboon, P.W., AT 11 A. M., All that well-known Cecoanut plantation in P. \V belonging to Ong Hong Jeow situate at Simpaug Ampat, Bukit. Tamboon, Perumtang Senna Tibiug Tineghee,
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    MUNICIPAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR JANUARY, 1909.
    3531 6 1. An Ordinary Mooting of the Commissioners was held oil the 14th January. The usual fortnightly meeting was also called for the 29th but there was no quorum. Staff. 2. Mrs. E. Strugnell was appointed to the newly-created post of Municipal Nurse at a
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    EXCHANGE.
    125 6 Psmas*. 271 h February. {By eourteay oj the Chartered London Demand Bank 2/3£ 4 months'sight Bam 2 4 T h S Credit ~2/V 3 Documents r> ...2/4/ T Calcutta. Demand Bank Its 174, J days’ sight Private 176 Bombay. Demand Bank 174 Monimein. Demand Bank 173 i days’ gighr
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    PRODUCE.
    201 6 Gold Leaf $64.60 B. Pepper( W.Coast 31b5.5 ox.) no ttock White Pepp-i $l7 75 fellers Trang Pepp*- 13} sales Cloves 37 50 sales Mace 74. —sellers Mace Pict'nt-, 63. —sales Nutmegs 110 s 18 —sales SNo 1 6.65 sales 2 no stock Basket 3.65 sellers Tapioca Flour 1.70 sales
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    MARKET PRICES.
    188 6 Prwang, 27th February, IPO9 Beef— ets. Soup per cal tv 12 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Mea» 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 50 Feet 20 Heart 30 Liver per catty 30 Pork Pork pet can i 32 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 24
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    SHARES.
    1159 6 —t' I i I c. 5 -2 Numtier of. 15 1 p 2 o 5 Capital. Shares I 1 |>>vi.|«*u< s Name. issued. 5 1 :c a; <5 g 1 L Mining. 1903 300.000 30,000 10 10 10 for year ending 31/3/08 Belat Tin Mining Co., l.id. 6— 6
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      35 6 MACK AY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY. The Whisky of Connoisseurs. Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. AGENTS for FBNANO F. M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. v Rtitrerv <
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      179 6 WROUCHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINGS. Large Stools Always on. Hand. ADAMSON, CILFILLAN 1/TP. NOTICE!. tor the last two years ASAHI BEER was sold at a reduced price as the importers were fully aware that in order to introduce the brand successfully great inducement must be offered to the drinking public. The
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      1075 7 INSURANCES Guardian Assurance Company, Limited. Established 1 821. £2.000.000 upSubscribed Capital Total Invested Funds “wards of 4,500,000 Total Annual Income £769,000 THE undersigned hare 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 lates.
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      20 7 Grimault and Co.’s Sarsaparilla clauses the blood from all impuritiea arising from Scrofula, Eczema, Bad Legs, Ski» Disease», Pimples Sore»aud.
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      1021 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha. V.S.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. EfcftlDlKfl AT /Vo. 21a, Penang Road. A lew doors lrom the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 mthi TEA V TEA uOLE AGENTS FOR PENANG. PATERSON, SIMONS Co., Ltd. /Vo. 77m, Bishop Street, FORSALE. USEFUL TO
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    A FOG-HORN CONCLUSION,
    2762 9  -  [All Rights Reserved.] BY FOX RUSSELL,. Tbe Saucy Sally was a vessel of renown. No blustering Liner, no fussy tug, no squattericg steamer, she; but a bluff bowed, Btnartly-painted. trim-built sailing barge, plyingchietty from the lower reaches of the Thanes to ports west of Dover. She bad
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    From Fairyland to Wilderness.
    455 9 (By a Banker.) Sailing along through tbe jovelv Straits of Messiua recently, the ev°r varying prospect was one of extreme beauty and picturesque attraction. Now cruising past a bold foam-girdled promontory jutting out into the blue sparkling waters of the Mediterranean; now past tbe once dreaded
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    Strangest Dinner on Earth.
    1160 9 Menu Includes *2o,Year-Old-Mam moth Steak. The most remark ible banquet recorded iu history has just been given by Professor Herz. of the Imperial Academy of Sciences at St. Petersburg. Every article of food served at the banquet was more than a thousand years old and the
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    The Dismal Diet of a Dyspeptic.
    457 9 > Feeble Digestive Organs Can he 1 Strengthened and Dyspepsia Cubed bt I Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. I MORE PROOF FROM JAVA. Toast, milk and soda water that is the 1 dismal diet of many sufferers from Dyspepsia whose systems are too weak to
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      49 9 Keep it Handy. You may not Deed Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy now, but at this season of the year you are liable tb need it within twenty-four hours. It is, without doubt, the best on the market for coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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      57 9 Don’t Take the Risk. When you have a bad cough cold do not let 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 of prompt
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      61 9 Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. This Remedy always wins the pood opinion, if not the praise, of those who use it. The quick cures, which it effects, even in the most severe cise», makes it a favourite everywhere. It is equally valuable for children and when reduced with sweetened
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      44 9 Thoroughly Tested. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has been examined by eminent analytical chemists who certified that it contained no narcotics. It is not only a safe and harmless medicine but the best in use for coughs, colds and croup. The (leorge Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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      71 9 r Che Societp or motor manufacturers and traders, £td. bor the prote r *ton, mnm developmente/the Automobile 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 or
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      905 10 pOR SALeTi “TALES OF MALAVA,”S BY SOUTHERN CROSS,” I Containing 18 jevy interesting short stories dealing with life I in the Malay Peninsula. (241 PAGES DEMI-OCTAVO.) Price $l. MAY BB HAI) AT THK [“Straits Echo” oJJice.| ALSO AT Messrs. WHITEAWAY. LAIDLAW Co.. KIM Co., Singapore. I LUC H AN Co..
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