Straits Echo, 3 March 1909

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  • Title Section
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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, WEDNESDAY, 3rd MARCH, 1909. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 49.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      945 1 TIANQ LEE Co. r o a tr* 03 CO o >* o oo CO c/c CO C/C CO <* ru >► 5S <2 S 5 ro cs SOLE 40ENTS. THE JM J* EASTERN SHIPPING Company, Ud., (ENGINE WORKS.) Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass Iron Founders. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China.
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      30 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST, j if 7. O' 'v. sc > ra CD/ K/ is s y.e 9> cy £d nr c riANC LEE A Co., Sole Agents,
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    Items of Interest.
    993 2 In the House of Lords, Lord Middleton asked whether it was proposed to abolish the Military Supply Member of the iceroy s Council. Lord Morley replied in the affirmative and said he would lav papers in a tew days. Kiing jagas would have yon believe that they
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    Kinta Gymkhana Meeting. PROGRAMME FOR 1909.
    917 2 FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 30th March. 1—Maiden Plate, 2 30 p.m. Value$300 A Rice for Maidens, Weight 9st. 7ib. Ex-Griffins imported at $400 or under allowed 14 lb., over $400 7 lb. Entrance $15. Distance 1 mile. 2.—The Champion Griffin Race, 2 55 p M.
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      54 2 Pneumonia. This is one of the most dangerous, and often tatal, diseases. It always results from a cold or from an attack of the grip. Chain* berlaiu’s Couch Keimdy quickly cures these diseases and counteracts any tendency towards pueuinouia. It is made especially for these and similar ailments. The George
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      45 2 Gonosan like other preparations of Copaiba and Sandalwood oil does not affect the kidneys or disturb the stomach and is well tolerated by the patient even after lengthened Trials by the Medical, Profession solicited Samples free on application to anv of t.h« chief Penane Chemists.
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      617 2 JUST ARRIVED. WOOD DUNN CO.’S PURE AUSTRALIA» BUTTER, in I lb. and 2 lbs. tins. Price. 50 cis per lb LOCOMOTIVE” BRAND CONDENSED MILE GUARANTEED FINEST QUALITY AND FRESH. iST. FAT’LX BRAUEREI &ICO.’S GIRL BRAND BEER. THE CHEAPEST AND BEST IN THE MARKET. Samples on Application. «I i on THONG
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      1136 2 The Penang Khean Guan Insurance Company, Ltd. "VTOTTCE is hcu-bv giveu that pursuant 11 to proposals made hv Messrs. QUAH BENG KEE aud KHAYV JOO TOK, shareholders of the above Company, an Esfraoidmaiy Geueral Meeting of all the shareholders is called for on Tuesday, tbe 30th dav of March, 1909.
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      117 3 Prim Regent Lui yold, Ger. 8 8., 3,920, Kirchner, 2nd Mar., Singapore, 28th Feb., Gen.—B. M. Co. Jin Ho, Br. s.s., 110, Wright, 2nd Mar., Langk*t, Ist Mar., Gen—E. S. Co., Ltd. Mary Austin, Br. s.s., 121, Harvey, 2nd Mar, Asahau, Ist Mar., Gen.—E. S. Co.. I,td. Beael, Br.
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      DEPARTURES.
      71 3 3rd March. P. li Luitpold. for Ceylon, Australasia, India, Aden, Egypt aud via Naples, for Europe etc. Sappho, for Tongkah. Jin Ho, for Langkat. Padang, for Batu Bahra. Deli, tor Traug aud Pang Nga. Ban Whatt Soon, for Tougkah Sumatra, for Singapore, China aud Japan. Cornelia, tor Teluk Anson.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      89 3 Foa Asahau—Per Mary Austin, to-morrow, 1 p ui. Port Swettenbam, Port Dickson and Malacca—Per Vidar, to-morrow, l p.m. Setul and Traug— Per Sree Bangka, tomorrow. 1 p.m. Deli Langsa—Per De Kock, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Rangoon— Per Glenogle, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Port Swettenbam and Singapore—Per Thongwa, to-morrow, 3 p.m.
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    287 3 Per P. aud O. 8.8. 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. Harbour and children. Miss K. J. Nicholas, Mr. M. MacKinnon, Mr. J. Mac Leod, Mr. J.
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    33 3 Apt D\ M P. Ludwig Colombo K.M.&Co. Gth Mar. f,o‘ hian Glasgow 3 B ACo. tith Bendorau London S.B.ACo. 7th Delhi Colombo A.G ACo. 1 ltb I’. Alice Singapore B.M.ACo. lt»th
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    SAILINGS.
    28 3 Vestel* For Ai>ent> Lee oe% P. Ludwig Singapore B.M ACo. Mar. I.otbian Singapore 8.B ACo. Bendoran Singapore S.B ACo. Delhi Sngapore AG.ACo. P. Alice Colombo B.M.dCo. 1111
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      1295 3 (SHIPPING.) P.&O. Steam Navigation Coy Expected Arrival 8 and Depart ores. Mail Service. Outward. Mar. 11 Delhi connecting with Mongolia i 1) Devanha do. Marmora Apr. 8 Assaye do. India 22 Della do. Victoria Homeward. THROUGH STEAMER TO LONDON. 8.8. Macedonia March 26. FAKES BY MAIL STEAMERS. Ut ClaM lad
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    The Straits Echo.
    99 4 J notice «atUflM ever y body and loftlce al«ne ogbllahml daily (tiotpt Kiuirtav».' »r tub CRITERION PRESS, Lid.. No. 226—232, Beach Street. Ponau« PRICE DAILY LOCAL |M p«' annnro OUTSTATIONS KoefAge Ultra «AIL IDITION (Port rree) II» UAHLB ADURKBS Echo —Penang.’ Telephone No. 343 Jf.A. All bo*l
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    WORK AND PLAY.
    636 4 We published a paragraph yesterday which said that the Bristol Corporation had decided to dismiss any man employed on its relief works who asked for Saturday afternoons off. At first blush, there seems a something impudent about the man who, having been one of the unemployed, is
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    Penang Cricket Club.
    164 4 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played yesterday Doubles Handicap, Class A Sproule and Brearley beat A. G. Anthony and Hodge, 6-3;6—4 Doubles Handicap, Class B. Donald and Dennys beat Lamb and Lungley, 6—2 3—6 6—4. J. G. Anthony and Reimann beat R
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    The Penang Volunteers.
    95 4 Qualified Marksmen. The following non-commissioned officers and men haying obtained the qualifying points for Marksmen are classed as such for 1909, and are authorised to wear the badge. Pts Corpl. 8. R. Perkins A.” Co. 140 Pte. W Daniel “A.” Co. 130 Corpl. J. W. Barret ‘*A.”Co.
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    75 4 The following business in tin has been done to-day Penang Penang Tin Exchange. 25 tons at $66. Eastern Smelting Co .25 66 37A Straits Trading Co., 25 66.37| Singapore: Straits Trading Co., 75 66 So Total IS 1 tons. Tin is quoted in London to-day
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    Outward German Mail.
    280 4 The N -D. L. mail steamer Prim Ludwig, having left Colombo at 9 a. m. yesterday, is expected to arrive here on Saturday, the 6th instant, at 5 a.m and will leave for Singapore, China and Japan at 10 a.in. on the same day. Major Murray, 89th
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    Mr. Khoo Hun Yeang.
    255 4 This about Mr. Ivbuo Hun Yeang might interest his numerous friends in Penang. Last Monday’s Singapore Free Press says Saturday was ‘he fiftieth anniversary of the birthday of .Mr. Khoo Hun Yeang, a very well known and extremely popular Straits-Chinese resident. His two sons, Messrs. Khoo
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    Mr. F. H. Hawkins.
    130 4 At yesterday’s meeting of subscribers towards the presentation to Mr F. H Hawkins on his 25th anniversary in the Free School it was decided that the presentation should take the form of a gold watch, suitably inscribed. The presentation will be a formal one and will
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    Government Wharves, Penang.
    39 4 Monthly Returns of Cargo Handled. January 1909. Inward Ton- Outward Ton- Transhipnage. nage. ment. Tons. Tons. Tons. 14 941 7 5,651 4.325-16 Coal and c >ke In- Coal and coke Outward. ward. Tons. Tons. 50 2,463
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    Alleged Forgery.
    598 4 Joseph Smith was to-day charged with forgery in respect of a deed of conveyance relating to a piece of land in Bukit Mertajam. Inspector Hickey applied for a week's postponement, which was granted. Commander Maclntyre, r n. r went on a visit of inspection to Muka Head this
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      A BABA’S VIEWS.
      480 4 To THE EIHTOR OF THE STRAITS ECHO. Sir, The awakening of China came in 1895. The successive encroachments by foreign powers hastened the movement of the Young China Party. To-day all China is of one mind to an extent never seen in the old days, and China,
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      A CORRECTION.
      127 4 To THU Editor of tdk Straits Et na Sir, —In your yesterday’s issue I read in your Kedah Notes that one of the Penang Babas who visited Kedah, had to pay 50 centB as duty for being in possession of two packs of playing cards. Your correspondent also
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      444 4 BUY A GRAMOPHONE. i $25.50. OUR SPECIAL OUTER. $25.50.^ I R MACHINE TH/IT WILL SING AND T/tLK, I ARTISTIC CABINET, FLORAL HORN, $26.60. SECURES YOU A $lOO BRAND NEW PIANO. ask for particulars. a, w S' J 9 4? FOR HIRE NEW PIANOS $lO per month. Tuned Free. a ■4.
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      39 4 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. Tbe many remarkable cures of colds and grip effected by this preparation have made it famous over a large part of the civilized world. It can always be depended upon. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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  • Obituary
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    44 4 Obituary. Mr. Law Yew Ee. We are informed that a telegram has been received announcing tbe death of Mr. Law Yew Ee, formerly managing partner in the firm of Messrs. C. S. Seng Co. It is reported to have taken place at Medan yesterday.
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The Chinese Army.
      31 5 (Eelco Special.) An Imperial Order. Singapore, 3rd March.—The Pekiu Government has ordered all the officials in the provinces to pay special attention to the training of the military.
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      Chinese in the Dutch Indies.
      33 5 (Echo Special.) Dutch Methods. Singapore, 3rd March.—The Throne has been memorialised to intervene in the matter of Chinese in the Dutch Indies being compelled to become Dutch subjects.
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      Motorist Held Up.
      39 5 (Echo Special.) An Audacious Request. Singapore, 3rd March.—Mr. Seah Eng Keong, of the Singapore Opium Farm, was held up by four Kehs while returning in his motor from Johore, and compelled to drive them to town.
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      The Imperial General Staff Scheme.
      45 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Austria’s Acceptance. Loudon. 3rd March.—Reuter’s correspondent at Mel brume states that, the Cabinet has decided to accept the scheme of an Imperial General Staff with certain modifications, such as giving the Commonwealth control of its own officers.
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      Lloyd George’s Simple Plan.
      81 5 Supplied, by Renter.) Taxing the Rich for the Poor. London, 3rd March.—ln the House of Commons yesterday Mr. Llovd George, Chancellor of the Exchequer, said that the greatness of the cost of Old-Age Pensions showed the depth and amount of hidden poverty which was revealed, especially
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      Old-Age Pensions.
      41 5 (Supplied by Reuter Claim» Almost Doubled. Loudon, 2ud March. The House of Commons has voted a supplementary estimate of J6910.0J0 towards Old-Age Pensions which is an increase of 80 as compared with tbe estimate of tbe first three months.
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      The Diplomatic Service.
      63 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) New Appointments. London, 2nd March —Mr. W. G. Max Miiller, m. v. o, First Secretary of the British Legation at Christiania, has been appointed Councillor of Legation at Peking in succession to Mr. Stephen Leech. Mr. Rumbold;'of the Legation at Madrid, has been appointed
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      The Balkan Crisis.
      112 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Serria’s Attempts Towards Peace. London, 2nd March —A telegram from Belgrade states that tbe Government has ordered the Police to quell any attempts at anti-Austrian demonstration and warns the public that the disseminators of alarmist rumours will be rigorously punished. It also states that
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    The Planters’ Association Meeting.
    178 5 There was a very good attendance at the meeting of the Rubb r Planters’ Association of Malaya which was held at Seremban on Feb 27. The Chairman of the Association was elected to eo operate with Mr. H. N. Ridley and the director of Agriculture F.
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    A Farewell Entertainment.
    604 5 The Planters’ Association of Malaya enter tained Mr. J. B. Carruthers, the Director of Agriculture, on the eve of his departure from Kuala Lumpur, to take up his new appointment After the toast of his health had beeD duly honoured, Mr. Carruthers said that if he had
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    Chinese Navy.
    168 5 Following is a translation of a Chinese Imperial Decree dated Peking, 19th February Prince Su has memorialized to the Throne about measures to establish the foundation of China’s navy. The points mentioned in the memorial are matters to be noted, as reoreanizition of our navy is one of
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    Trouble in Amoy.
    1536 5 A Remarkable Story. We had a brief reference to a theatre for Chinese plays having been opened in the native city of Amov bv a Spanish subject against the instructions of the government during period of mourning, and of the firiug of a revolver by the proprietor
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    Pars from China Papers.
    594 5 Some of the soldiers of the garrison at Hoohiu. Anhwei, have caused trouble by abiisibg wonieu and looting the natives Chu Ohia-pan, tbe Governor of Auhwei. upon receipt of the report, ordered the arrest aud trial.of the soldiers. The Board of Finance has again proposed to
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    FIXTURES.
    120 5 r To- DAT. 12th Day of 2nd Moon. P. C C. Tenuis Tournament. Town Band, Esplanade, 6 to 7 pm. The New Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Campbell Street and Penang Road, 7-30 pm. and 9-1 p.m. Grand Change of Programme. Alcazar Cinematograph, Ring Street Theatre, 8 3) p in
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    MAILS DUE.
    16 5 German (Prinz Ludwig) 6th Mar English (Delhi) ...11th China iP.ALce)) ...16th China Macedonia) ...26th
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    THE MOON.
    17 5 O Full Moon Mar. 7th > Lam. Quart*» 15th O New Mmm 22nd Eirst Quartet 28th
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    35 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service Outwards. Homewards Deihi 11 Mar. I Delta IS Mar Devanhct 2d j Macedonia 26 Extra Service. Outwards Homewards Sumatra S Mar. I Malta l Mar Nubii 16 „1 Nore 18
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      99 5 A Sprained Ankle. Ah a rule a man will feel well satisfied if lie can hobble around on crutches in two or three weeks after spraining his ankle, and it is two or three months before he is fully recovered. This is an unnecessary loss of time, for in many
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      230 5 Tho curative action of Gonosan is attributed to ils beiusj antisepiic and anaesthetic. Manufactured by J. D Riedal Ltd Berlin, and sold in form of capsules. 4.0 in a bottle- TO LET. House No. üb, barrack road, from Ist April. Apply to E.O MATHIEU, 3 3 09 194 5, Arratoon
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      554 5 TOWN HALL ONE NIGHT ONLY I Saturday, 13th March, Maurice E. Bandmann Presents THE BIOMN COMEDY CO. INCLUDING MISS FLORENCE HAMER, THE LADY OF OSTEND,” From Terry's Tbextre, London. PRICES $3, $2 and $l. Box l*lan now open at Messrs Uohinson Piano Co., Ltd. Doors Open at 8 30 Commence
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    Cruiser on a Reef.
    1013 6 The Wrong Turning.” Cruisers are no good at. steeple-chasing. Portugal’s very best boat, the Vasco da Gama, made a gallant attempt, late on Wednesday night, to leap a fence that barred her way into the Singapore Roadstead;’ and got stuck. The "fence,” in point of fact,
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    Race and Domicile in India.
    354 6 "Scrutator” writesj’f'thus to Indian Engineering The most objectionable rules relating to appointments to the Provincial services are uudeniably those dealing with domicile, and I draw the attention of all concerned to them. Under existing laws, and in spite of the famous axiom, Being born iu
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    Card-Players Arrested.
    297 6 Extraordinary Incident ou an Express Train. The following appears in the Kobe Herald of February I: —Au extraordinary incident occurred ou the Tokio express train which left here last Friday evening. After the rush for dinner was over four foreign gentlemen arranged with the attendant in the dining
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    Legislation Against Water Hyacinth.
    206 6 A Gazette extraordinary was issued in Colombo the other afternoon with the draft of an Ordinance to prevent the introduction and dissemination of the plant known as the water hyacinth. The object is to prevent the introduction into, and dissemination in Ceylon, of the plant known
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    EXCHANGE.
    120 6 Pbnano, 3rd March (By courtly of tk* Chart&rtd Bnn'c.) London Demand Sant? ..2/3£ months’sight B»"*- ..2/4^ 8 Credit --~I 4 t 8 Documentary ...2/4^ Calcutta Demand Ran)* Ifp 174. 4 days' sign» Prl #6 Boinbav. Demand Bank 174 Mrralinein, Demand Bank 173 days* sight. Pr»®» 176 Madras, Demami hauls
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    PRODUCE.
    189 6 Gold Leaf *64.60 i. I’opi er(W Co ist 31b5.5 oz.) no stock vVhile P«pp *l7 75 sellers Traug Pepp 13£ sales Cl >ve» 37 50 tales M tee 74 —sellers Mai*e I’m*” 63. —sales flutui**,» 110 s 18 —sales No 1 6.65 tales Sugar < 2 no stock Basket
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    SHARES.
    838 6 O 9 cr 10 for year ending 31/3/08 10 p.c. for year ending 30/4/08 7/- in 07, 6/-in 08, 1/0 t 9 p. c. toi 1 903 2/6 imerim for »908 35 p.c. for 07 7/. 1905 1904 1905 1903 1904 1905 1906 1905 1906 1906 1906 1906 1906
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      69 6 Croup. The first symptom of this disease is hoarseness. When Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is given as soon as the child becomes hoarse, the atiack can always be averted. Even after the croupy cough has appeared, the attack can be warded off by the prompt use of this reined v. It
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      429 6 NOTICE] TAMIL IMMIGRATION FUND ENACTMENT, 1907. Employers of Tamil labour are hereby reminded that returns under the above Enactment for tbe preceding quarter must be sent to tbe office of tbe Superintendent of Immigrants, Penang, during tbe months of April, July, October and January. Forms for the return will be
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      233 6 MACKAYS LIQUEURWHISKY, The Acme of Quality. WROUCHT-IRON TUBES AHD FITTINGS, Large Stock Always on Hand. ADAMSON, GILFIL.L.AN CO., LTD. NOTICE. Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co.. AGENTS FOR PFNANQ 6t F. M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN REID CASES. 'nn-iilaruls, Hutrerv A Ct*
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    A Welsh Romance.
    991 7 Schoolgirl Marries a Porter. Shropshire and Hie Welsh border district is keenly interested in tlie news which has just, leaked out of the secret and romantic marriage of Aliss Evelyu Dorothy Hopton, a charming young lady, reputed to be an heiress, to a y« ung railway porter
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      1245 7 INSURANCES SALE Guardian Assurance Company, Limited, Established JB2l. je2.000.000 Subscribed Capital Total Invested Funds upwards of 4,500,000 Total Annual Income JC759.000 rjIHE undersigned have been appointed THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE C°- L™ (Registered in Singapore under “The Companies Ordinance, 1889 Head Office— IVinch ester House, Collyer Quay, Singapore. at
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      69 7 I lie Fruit Season. 'J Iph !ilwh\s b i> ;s ou more or less di<■ rl cl*i w I» eh s p omp v checked hy I banobei imi Col'c. Cnoca and Diirrbcei Kemedv. i b emi'i be loepared for 8u i<lei' in 'J he Geo i>e Town I)speuearv, e
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      1044 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Cu., Pha, U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. KaSIDIN« AT /Vo. 2 la, Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 mth* FOR SALE. USEFUL TO PUNTERS, ESTATES, ETC. TEA V TEA uOLE AGENTS FOR PENANG. PATERSON, SIMONS Co.,
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