Straits Echo, 10 June 1909

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    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, lOth jUNft, 1909. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 129-
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      1092 1 GUINNESS’S STOUT. vu H Sc V > St o P» m Ah V a o *3TV S<SSV9 THE Eastern Shipping Company, Ltd., (ENGINE WORKS banks Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. AND DOCKYARD.) Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass iron Founders. Engineering Appliances Fittings in Stock. Engine Works,
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      29 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. P -X> ■V a* y h i a o ■< 3T <0 a > 5 CD -r. h .<<* v« rOKTO TIANQ Co., Sole Agent*,
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    The World’s Unrest.
    908 2 The fresh postal strike in Paris brings home to us that of no time in the history of the world are so many signs of general unrest recorded as those which seem to confront us today. At former periods, when novel theories or actual revolutions disturbed the
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    The Talking Shop.
    381 2 How it Goes OnMr. Ashley (Lancashire, N., Blackpool, Opp.) asked the Secretary of State for War whether, in view of the fact that the King’s Regulations provided that the Union Jack shall be flown at certain military stations on anniversaries and othei occasions, be would direct that
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      72 2 An American Newspapei Man Recommends a Well Known Remedy. Not lung since the following editorial appeared in the Centertown, Missouti, U. S. A Leader: "The editor knows by personal expeiience that Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diirrheei Remedy will cure diarrboe», and we have heard like testimonials fiom other reliable peop'e
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      299 2 Colic and Diarrhoea Cured. After an hour’s suffering from cramp colic or diarrhoea, the best remedy obtainable can not give relief too quickly. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoei Remedy is tto best medicine in use for these ills. It always gives prompt relief even in the most severe and dangerous
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      2408 2 TENDERS FOR REVENUE FARMS. LENDERS are iDvited for tbe lease of Revenue Farms in the State of North Borneo from the 1st January, 1910, as set out hereunder. REVENUE FARMS IN THE STATE OF NORTH BORNEO. 1. In making arrangements for the leasing of the Farms for the next Farm
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    31 3 Vetnrf s From Ap'it'g Dub Benworlich A sanye Delhi Lu»zow Kleibt Loudon Colombo Singapore Colombo S-B ACo. AOACo G &Co. B-M.ACo. B.M ACo. li>th June 17»h 19th 22nd 23rd
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    SAILINGS.
    30 3 Yettel» For A -Jenin Le- ti»> L'cuworlicb Singapore S B &Co. June. Aesaye Singapore A G A Co. Delhi Colombo A.G&Co. Lutzow Colombo B.M ACo. Kieist Singapore B M.ACo.
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      74 3 Myrmidon. Br. s.s., 3.063, Yarwood, 9tb June. Liverpool, Bth May. Gen.*— W M A Co. P E Friedrich, Ger. s.s., 5,001, Malchow, 9th June, Yokobania, 22nd May, Gen —B. M. Co. Calypso, Br. s s., 339, Bannatyne, 10th June, Singapore, Btb June, Gen.—W. M. A Co Rotorua, Br. s.s.,
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      DEPARTURES.
      61 3 10th Jun«. Jin Ho, for Langkat. Hary Austin, for Asalian. Ban Whatt Soon, for Port Swettenbam, Port Dickson and Malacca. Sree Bangka, for Trang. De Kock, for Deli and Langsa. Calypso, fir Deli. Canton, for Dindings and Teluk Anson. Flying Dragon, for Pulau Langkawi. Tara, for Port Swettenliaiu aud
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      MAILS CLOSE
      279 3 Pom Deli. Asahan, Bitu Babra and Paueb— Per Valentijn, to-morrow, 11 a.in. Port Swettenbam and Singapore—Per Rotorua, to-morrow, 3 pm. Teluk Anson—Per Sappho, to morrow, 3 p.tn. Pulau Laagkawi, Perlis and Setul—Per Un Peng, to-morrow, 4 p.m. Mergui, Tavoy aud Moulmein—Per Pachumba. to morrow, 4 p.m. Colombo and
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    143 3 Per P. aud O. s.s. Moldavia, connecting with the Assaye at Colombo, due at Penang on 17th June:— To Singapore (from London, May 21) Misa Blair, Mr. and Mrs C. H. G. Clarke, Mrs. Siine (from Matseilles, May 28) Dr. R. Dane. Per 1 G M.
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      1012 3 P. 0. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Depart ares. Mail 8ervlc«. Outward. Juu« 1 Astayc connecting with July 1 Mta do. 15 Delhi do •Jl* Caledonia do. Aug- 1- Devanha do. Moldavia Mantua Mongolia Marmora Morea Homeward. Da» Steamer. Connecting with S.S. Due LondoD. June 11* Delhi ljuly 3
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      507 3 (8 HIPPING,) NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. s t*-* -K THE fast and well-known mai steamers o' i n 3 Company sail fortnightly f’oin Bremen, Hamburg via KoHerdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar Algiers, Genoa, Naples, (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vice versa Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore,
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      78 3 Cheap Week End Excursions to Selangor. FIR8T CLASS RETURN TICKET8 will l>e granted per s.s. Kistna,” timed to leave Penang for Port Swettenham every Saturday afternoon available only for return per s s. Pin Seng,” due to leave Port Swettenham on the next afternoon and expected to arrive in Penang
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    The Straits Echo.
    96 4 J rntlr* aatlfflea everybody end 1 net Ire elene •’nhllahod dally (eicapt *nn«l»y».l If Til CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232. Roach Street. Penang PRICK DAILY LOCAL P* r OUTBTATIONB Poete»e «*tra VAIL BTiITION (Poet Free) SI» UAKI.K AIHIRKBB Echo—Penang." Telephone No. 343 A.*.—All butneee romm an lotions
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    THE MAIL PAPERS.
    1049 4 It seems that the leader writer who would strive after perfection should “assume that subjective attitude in which he would be “the delicately sensitive coherer of the national thought vibrations.” He should feel the obligation to express a quintessence of many views.” We bow to the superior
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    385 4 1 The following business in tin lias been done to-day Penang PenaDg Tin Exchange, 125 tonßat $67 70 Eastern Smelting Co., 75 (8 05 Straits Trading Co.. 100 68 05 Singapore: Straits Trading Co, 175 63.05 Total 475 tons. Tin is quoted in London to-day
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    League Football.
    999 4 C. R. C. vs. St. Xavier’s. Although they were beaten by four goals to one in the League match with the C.R.G. yesterday afternoon, the St. Xavier’s team have no reason to bs discouraged. They put up a great fight against the Crescents and were decidedly unlucky in
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    Legal.
    559 4 L L S Suit 190/ No. 582. In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements, Settlement of Penang. Between Ong Jin.OogMoi and Low Moi, Plaintiffs, and Foo Cboo Oboon Defendant. 3rd May, 1$09 This action coming on for trial on the 9rb, 10th 11th. 12th, 15th, 16tb. 17th 19th
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    Questions in Council.
    420 4 At the Legislative Council to-uiorrow the following questions will be asked by the Hod. E. C. Ellis Will tbe Government give details showing for the years 19d7 and 1908 respectively (a) What quantity of coil was purchased for the Singapore and Kranji Railway j (b) Where the
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      237 4 WE LEAD Why? X c A U We Offer You the Easiest Terms. We Always Have a Large Selection. We Hold the Sole Agencies of Best Makes. We are Piano Experts for the Tropics. We allow you a Good Price for Your Old Piano. A VISIT TO ODR STORE WILL
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Ipoh Gang Robbers Again
      50 5 (Echo Special.) European Stopped by Shot. I poll, lOtli June.—Mr. Curtis was stopped by gang robbers in the Gopeng Road last night, while travelling in a ricuha. The robbers fired a shot; but, on seeing that the occupant of the ricsha was a European, they bolted.
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      The German Navy.
      51 5 (Supplied, by Reuter.) The Next Estimates. London, 9th June —The Berliner Tageblatt learns that the next German Navy Estimates will show a considerable increase for the maintenance of the Reservo Fleet and new proposals for tho acceleration of the construction of fast battleships to be made in
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      Sir Claude Macdonald.
      23 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Arrival in England. London, Dili June —Sir Claude Macdonald. British Ambassador at Tokio, has arrived in England.
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      The U. S. Tariff Bill.
      48 5 (Supplied by Reuter Taft May Exercise his Veto. London, IMb June—lt is stated at New York that President Taft will veto the Tariff Hill unless Radical changes aie made. He is particularly irritated with regard to those clauses relating to the cotton schedules.
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      Turkey.
      59 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Enver Bey on the Cretan Question. London. 9th June. —Enver Bey, interviewed at Berliu, said that Turkey would not consent to a financial statement with regard to Croto as did Bosnia. The breaking loose of Crete might mean war for the Turkish troops could march as
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      Army Manoeuvres.
      26 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Prince Nashimoto Present at Aldershot. London, 10th June. —Prince Nashimoto who was at Aldershot witnessed the operations in the Long Valley.
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      China.
      52 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) (treat Britain and the Likin Conference. London, 10th June. A telegram from Washington states that confirmation has been received iu diplomatic circles that Great Britain has tiually refused to participate in •he International Conference for the increasing of Chinese ad valorems in return for the abolition
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      The “Superb.”
      34 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) To Join the Home Fleet. London, 10th June.—The Superb, which is the fourth Dreadnought, will be commis sioned at Portsmouth and will join the Home Fleet at Spit head.
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      The Monarchs’ Meeting.
      161 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Kaiser’s Intentions Honourable. London, 10th June—Prince von Buelow’s organ contains an article on the subject of the meeting of the Kaiser and the Tsar, aud Btating incidentally that Germany has no intentiou of inducing Russia to make any new arrangements incompatible with Russia’s position
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    Perak Paragrams.
    481 5 (From Our Oum Correspondent Taiping, Bth June. Enteric. Up to date there have been twenty-three cases of enteric in Hospital, but fortunately the diseaee is of a milder type than that which prevailed last year. The Tea Gardens have been ordered to be closed, and the bungalow is
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    Lanadron Rubber Estates.
    491 5 The direc'ors, in their report for the year 1908, state that since the compauy was form ed they have taken advantage of an opportunity of acquiring a further block of land adjoining Lauadrou Estate, consisting of about 500 acres, formerly known as Holling bury Estate, of which
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    Pars. Parliamentary.
    972 5 Railway Construction in China. (May 19) Mr. Lonsdale asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affurs whether the arrangement reported to have been concluded with regard to the construction of the Canton-Hankow Rulway would ensure that British firms would have first option of executing orders for materials purchased
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    Bad Bankruptcy.
    575 5 Judge’» Remarks on Narkies Johannes Case. j The Sit aits Times of Bth inst. reports:— The bankruptcy of Sarkies Johan: es and Co was alluded to in the Supreme Court this morn ng, when Mr. Justrca Sarcombe Smith delivered a written judgment on au application made by Mr.
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    F.M.S. Railways.
    263 5 Two new Railway aepointments have lately been created, viz.. District Locomotive Superintendents of the Southern and Northern States. Mr. A Ferdinands of Kuala Lumpur has hern appointed to the former, and Mr. J. W. Wilson to the latter. Mr. Wilsou’s hradquarters will be Ipoh. Mr. Gibbs, son of
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    Passengers.
    322 5 Arrivbd. Per s s Yorrk, 9 b Juue, from South arapton Mr. W- Playfair. From Gen' a Mr. Eiich Liebrcher, Mr. L- Heuoeldop From Port Sud :Mr H. Zicharihi. From Colombo: Mr A. W Freeman Per s s. P. E. Friedrich, 9th June, from Yokohama Mr H. t errett.
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    FIXTURES.
    88 5 To-day. 23rd Day of 4th Moon. Corpus Christi. Municipal Commission. 3 30 p in. League Football P. C. C. vs Volunteors, Esplanade. The New Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Campbell Street ami Penang Road, 7-30 p.m. aud 9-10 p.m. The Great World Circus, McAlister Road. To-morrow. 2tth Dav of 4
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      35 5 A Remedy that Never Fails. No matter how severe an attack of diarrb be. Chamberlain's Colic, Choleia aD< Diarrhoea Remedy never fails to give ou afford to be without it. H George Town Dispensary. Wholesale
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      54 5 Fain in the Stomach. It is most aDnoyinc. as well as disagreeable, to be troubled with pains in the stomach, and there is no need of it, for one dose of Chamberlain's Col c. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy will allay the pain- Try it once and be convinced. The George
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      313 5 LAW. Solicitor (English, admitted April, 1904-) 'll years good allround experience in the East, with well-known firm of Solicitors as Managing Cletk, desires Managing Clerkship to lead to partnership, accustomed to advise, conduct actions and cany through business, European and Chinese, without supervision excellent references. “LEX” 10 6 09 420a
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      312 5 THE PENANG COACH BUILDING CO.. LTD. AT an Extraordinary General Meeting of the above Company held in their Registered Office, No. 205, Hutton Lane. Penang, on Tuesday, the 1st day of June, 1909, at 6 p m the following Special Resolutions were unanimously passed, viz:— 1 r l hat the
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    Rubber Shares.
    533 6 Messrs. J. Russell Grant Co.’s Rubber 1 Share Market Report, dated May 20tb, says, < in pait: The Market for Malay Rubber Shares 8 during the week has bad a slight set-back owing to profit taking and manipulation in the case of certain dealers. We, however, do not
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    Clippings.
    605 6 Gladiator Sold for £15,125. The British cruiser Gladiator, which was sunk in the Solent on April 21th of last year by the American liner St. Paul and was refloated at a cost £65,000, has now been sold for £15,125. A Gunnery Invention. Rear-Admiral Sir Percy Scott’s invention electrically to
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    Preferential Rebates.
    722 6 Singapore Comment. In October last, after a campaign carried on against the operations of the Shipping Conference, and participate! in vigorously by this journal, the Hon’ble John Anderson asked certain questions in the Legislative Council, which it will be as well to put again before the public. Mr.
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    EXCHANGE.
    118 6 PsMAiee, 10th Jum {By courtesy oj the Chartered Rank.) London Demand Hank ..2/3$ 4 months’ sight Bens ..2/4 T 3 Credit ...2/4/« 3 Documentary ...2/4/y ,‘alcntrka, Demand Bank Rs 174, 3 days’ sight Pnv»i*- 176 Bombay, Demand Bank 174 Mouiinein, Demand Hank 173 3 days’ sight Frivau 176 Madras,
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    PRODUCE.
    194 6 Gold Leaf $6L8> B. Pep j er( W Coast 31bs.5 oz.) no stock While Pepper $17. —toilers Trang Pepper 13.50 sales Clove* out of season Mace 73. —buyers Mace Pickinc» 66.50 tales Nutmeg* 110s 17.25 sales f No 1 6.25 sales Sugar m M n 2 no stock (Basket
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    MARKET PRICES.
    186 6 Pbhano, 10th Junk, 1909. Bbbf— ett. Soup per call} 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 55 Feet 15 Heart 30 Liver per catty 35 Pork— Pork per catty 32 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 24 Tongu6 32
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    SHARES.
    625 6 _3 =J > 10 10 10 10 Oiri-loßi a 10 10 10 10 10 for year ending 31/3/08 lOp.c.foryearending 30/4/08 10 10 10 10 1 1 7\- in 07, 6/-in 08. A 3/. 09 1 1 1 lu 1 10 1 5s 1 1 1 1 10 1 1
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      30 6 The curative action of Uonogan is attributed to its being antiseptic and anaesthetic. Manufactured by J. D. Riedal Ltd., Berlin, and sold in form of capsules, 40 in a bottle.
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      35 6 Riedel’s Gonosan is not unpleasant to take and is not attended by those distressing b?effects which so often accompany the use of balsams and Santal oils, It has secured unqualified praise from the leading Specialists.
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      214 6 THE CELEBRATED 1 “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Snnrlilands. Rutterv Co Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. AGENTS FOR PENA NO <s* F. W. S. “SLEDGE BRAND” MILK. Absolutely Pure. Every single tin guaranteed good. m 9 '4- «=3 4SAV\' o o o <p
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    Cheap Telegraphy.
    250 7 The statement reported to have been made by Mr. Henniker Heaton at the dinner of the Imperial Colonial Club, to the effect that “he had hopes that within a few mouths it would be possible to Bend messages to every part of the British Empire at a cost
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    Lieut. Shackleton.
    606 7 Interviewed in Colombo. Lieut. Shackleton, whose recent successful expedition in the direction of the South Pole has aroused such interest all over the world, reached Colombo, ty the P. and O. India, on May 26 There is nothing to say that you do not already know, ho said
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      1319 7 INSURANCES. The Penang KHean Guar» Insurance Co., Ltd, HiiB Orrica No. Si. Bbach Strut. t'liiia. BOARD OP DIRECTORS. Mr. Clieab Cboo Yew Quab Beng Kee Kbaw Joo Tok Yeoh Geok Keat Kboo Hun Yeang Kboo Boou Phay Ilo Teang Wan Mr.Lim Teang Hooi Tan Teang Swee Tan Kim Leong Kboo
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      77 7 Get It To-day. Do not neglect your family. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is sure to be needed when least expected. It costs but a small amount to keep this medicine always on hand and it is economy in the end. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents. Apioline Chapoteaut
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      901 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr Allen Co. t Pha, US.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. KHSIDIK* AT /Vo. 21a Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 mth* TEA FOR SALE. USEFUL TO PLANTERS, ESTATES, ETC. WROUCHT-IRON TUBES AND FITT1NCS 1 Large Stock Always on
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