Straits Echo, 14 June 1909

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  • 37 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, MONDAY, 14th JUNfc, 1909. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 132.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 1184 1 GUINNESS’S STOUT. 53» sy > «5 2 *2 O fn 2> o m SB >5 /I V 0 »1 NO ’HTV s.ssva BAN tX f5 Eastern Shipping Company, Ud., (ENGINE WORKS AND DOCKYARD.) Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Paid up Capital Resorvo Fund Redone
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  • 168 2 Hern’s a nice little point. An old sea-captain, who was for many years in the merchant service is the son of a soldier in the 87th Royal Irish Fusiliers who served his full time and duly received his pension. Our correspondent was born iu Msuntius, "ou the
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  • 126 2 The Cunard liners Lusitania and Mauretania have each crossed the Atlantic at a speed of over 25 nautical, or 29, land, miles per hour. The following comparisons will convey some idea of what this high speed means Record Liner’s Distance. Time Time min. sec min. sec. 100
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  • 196 2 Truth credits the following lines to “a damsel who can see both sides of the question A clergyman, the other day, Observed that men who football play Of husbands make the best, And so with girls who want to wed (That is. all girls, let truth be
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  • 340 2 A Comparison of Sea Power. lu response to a mquest from Sir Charles Dilke, the Admiraby have published a re turn, giving particulars, as far as they can ascertain, of every war vessel, except those over 20 years ol in the service of Great Biitain, France, Ru>»ia. Geimany,
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    • 75 2 Colic and Diarrhoea Cured. After an hour’s suffei 104 from c amp colic or diarrlcet, the be6t jemedy obtainable cm not give relief 100 qu ck'y. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera aud DlaviLoei Keraedy is tbe best mediciue in use for these ills. It always gives prompt relief even in the most
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    • 523 2 Dr. Friedlaender testifies that Gonosan exerts a favorable influence in removing complications and haemorrhage; also more I rapid aud satisfactory results are obtained by it than by any other preparation of i Sandalwood oil etc. 1 ST. GEORGE’S GIRLS’ HOME. PENANG. A BOARDING HOME under the charge of a Lady
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    • 2335 2 TENDERS FOR REVENUE FARMS. of the State, tbe limits within tbe limits given TENDERS are invited for tbe lease of Revenue Farms in the State of North Borneo from tbe 1st January, 1910, as set out Lereunder. REVENUE FARMS IN THE STATE OF NORTH BORNEO. 1. In making arrangeraeuts for
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  • 29 3 VewU Fr,nn Ag*nt» Dm» A 88* ye Delhi Luizow Kleist Colombo Singapore Singapore Colombo G ACo VG ACo. BM.ACo. B.M ACo. 17tb June 19th 22 ud 23rd
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  • 29 3 1 l ftr'eU For Aytntt [>eive> 1 As. save Singapore 1 A Q ACo. Juue. Delhi Colombo A.G ACo. Lutzow Colombo B.M ACo. 1 Kleist Singapore B M.ACo.
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  • Shipping.
    • 173 3 Sappho, Br. s.s, 327, Treweeke, 13th June, Teluk Anson, I2tb June, Gen-—Kwong On. Ethiopia, Br. s.a.. 1,305, Librand, 13th June, Calcutta, 7th June. Gen.—H. L. A CoVonvai ts, Ger. m, 643, Uldemyr, 13th June, Tougkah, 12th Juue, Gen.—E. 6. Co, Ltd. Mary Austin, Br. s.a.. 121, Harvey, 13th June,
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    • 48 3 14th Jun*. Hebe, for Deli. Canton, for DiudingB and Teluk AuhodJncoba, for Pulo Web. Olebleb &c., Padaog. Un Peng, for Pulau Laugkawi, Perlis and Setul Flying Fish, for Port Weld and Taiping. Sportsman, for Batu Bahra. Hong Bee, for Singapore, Hongkong, Amoy and Swatow. Ethiopia, for Singapore.
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    • 231 3 For Tougkah—Per Avagyee, to-morrow, 1 p.mLangkat—Per Jin Ho, to morrow, 1 p m. Asaban—Per Mary Austin, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Trang—Per Sree Bangka, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Port Swetteuham and Singapore—Per Pin Seng, to-morrow, 3 p m. Port Swottenbam and Singapore—Per Ipoh, to-morrow, 4 p.m. Deli—Per Malaya, to-morrow, 4 p.m.
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  • 142 3 Per P. and O. B.a. Moldavia, connection with the Assaye at Colombo, due at Penang on 17th June:— To Singapore (from London, May 21) Miss Blair, Mr. and Mrs C. H. G. Clarke, Mr*. Sime (from Marseilles, May 28) Dr. R. Dane. Perl. G. M. 8.8
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  • 37 3 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. OUTWARDS. HOMKWARDS. Astaye 17 June j Delhi 19 June Delta 1 July Devanha 3 July Extra Service. Outwards Homewards. Sardinia 22 June I Poona ‘J4 June Syria ti July Namur S July
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    • 779 3 p. 0. Steam Navigation Coy Expected Arrivals and Departores. Mail 8ervlc«. Outward June 1" Amaye connecting with JuIt 1 Delta do. M 15 Delhi do •JU Caledonia do. Aug. 1- Devanha do. Homeward. Moldavia Mantua Mongolia Marmora Morca PARES BY MAIL STEAMERS. lit 01» M tOd CUM I'o London by
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    • 454 3 (S HIPPIN G.) NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN. IMPfciKlAi. GERMAN MAIL LINE. h m u-.l 'ZiWfS'.T'1Vi < V'Jl ‘mFw'j THK ahl well-known uia. I s'eanu tb o! this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton. Gibraltar, Algiers, Genoa, Naples! (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vice versa) Port Said, Suez,
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  • 100 4 Justice satisfies everybody and justice alene— Published dally (except Sundays.) »r ri i CRITERION PRESS, Lid., No. 22fi—232. Beach Street. Penan? PRICK: DAILY LOCAL 124 per annnir OUTHTATIONR Poptajre Kxtra KAIL IDITION (Post Free) lIS UA HI. K A DDR I SS Echo—Penang.” telephone No. 343 0.8.—
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  • 818 4 They have at Singapore on the Municipal Commission one or two specimens of the genus Homo species Funkiana, the kind of men who bow the knee to the Hypothetical Microbe, and cry peril when there is none. The Singapore Municipal Commission in its water catchment area has a
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  • 41 4 The Royal Mail steamer Assaye, having left Colombo at 11 p.m. on Saturday last, is expected to arrive here at 6 am. on Thursday text, and will leave for Singapore and China at 9 a m. the same day.
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  • 186 4 The following business in tin has been done to-day Singapore: Straits Trading Co,) ~Q buyers, no sellers st>a.U^ Penang Penang Tin Exchange, > buyers, no sellers o/./v Eastern Smelting C0., buyers, no sellers Straits Trading Co., 50 tons at 6812} Opium is quoted here to-day
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  • 261 4 The feast of Cor pus Christi was observed with due solemnity at the Church of the Assumption yesterday, when the newlyformed mixed choir of the Church, under the conductorship of Mr. Robert Lesslar, gave an excellent rendering of Hermann’s Mass at the morning service Miss Mabel Martin presided
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  • 527 4 Fort Cornwallis Observatory. Da>e- Rain. Temp. Temp Temp. June, metres tj am. noon. 6p m. 1 0-31 81 87 86 2 84 90 89 3 85 89 83 4 83 85 89 5 144 80 84 8i 6 094 82 87 84 7 P7B 78 87 87
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  • 683 4 P. R. C. vs. C. R. C. The Penang Recreation Club added another point to their score in the Cricket Tournament by defeating the Chinese Recreation Club somewhat easily on the Esplanade last Saturday afternoon. The visiting team batted first but could only compile 31 runs against the
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    • 436 4 w l'* 5 AN ADVERTISEMENT MASTERS LTD RYE IUST FROM w. offer thi* DM' fnl For.ii Com per Ion for 11 penny I:! •temp* to lntrodncr to yon on i eawCete loin* of fa elf Drier faelf price fa.ri.tn* *t* invention well flnlilMd end Thu Dieted, M tern hi.id. l
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  • TELEGRAMS.
    • 67 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Off the Azores. London, 12th June.—The Cunard liner Slavonia ran ashore at the Azores Six hundred passengers were taken off as there was some fear that the vessel would be wrecked. Summoned by Wireless. London, 14tb June.—The passengers of the Slavonia were saved by
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    • 77 5 (Supplied by Reuter Unity with Regard to Imperial Defence. London, 12th June.—The Government gave a banquet to the delegates of the Press Conference at which Lord Crewe. Secretary of State for the Colonies, presided. Mr. Asquith, the Premier, said uothing more striking at the Conference than that
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    • 30 5 (Supplied by Reuter Twenty Drowned. London, 12th June.—The Russian torpedo boat Rambala sank in a storm in the Black Sea during her trials. Twenty men perished.
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    • 36 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) In Favour of Union. LondoD, 12th June.—A telegram from Natal states that the referendum resulted in a majority for the Union of the South African States by 11,121 votes against 3,710.
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    • 73 5 (Supplied by Reuter American Protest. London, 12th June. —The Peking correspondent of the Times states that the Ameri can Charge d’ Affaires, in an interview with Cbang Cbih Tung, head of the CantonHankow Railway and one of the most influential men in China, protested agamst the ratification of
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    • 26 5 (Supplied by Reuter At Paris. London, 14th June. —Prince and Princess Nashimoto have proceeded to Paris. President Fallicres receiver! Prince and Princess Kuni.
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    • 39 5 (Supplied by Reuter Leopold's Advice. London, 14th June—King Leopold 11, in a speech at Antwerp, urged the Belgians to ‘wtablish a bank aud financial housos in China in order to facilitate the trade with China.
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    • 77 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Alleged Japanese Plot. London, 14th June.—A telegram from New York state* that advices have been received ro,n Honolulu to the effect that 8.000 -Japanese labourers struck; their leaders were arrested for iuciting disorder. Searches at the offices of the Japanese labour Organisation and at the office
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    • 48 5 (Supplied by Renter Shocks in the South of France. Loudon. 14th June.—Severe earthquake shocks were experienced in the gcuth of France. The population of Marseilles, Cannes, Nice and other towns got into a panic and many villages are in ruins. It is feared that hundreds have perished.
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    • 30 5 Supplied, by Reuter The Tsar in Finnish Waters. London, 14th June—The Tsar and bis family have arrived in Finnish waters on their way to meet the Kaiser.
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  • 104 5 Of the issue at par of IOO.COO shares of XI each a portion is reserved for applicants from the Straits Settlements, Malay States, and other places abroad. 5/- per share is payable on Ist July, and the balance in ('alls of not more than 2/6 per share
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  • 391 5 By the Somali on the 11th inst., the following shipments were made For Colombo.—H. T. Ayoob Co., Pis. 770, Boiled Rice Bags 700. For Trieste—Adamson, Gilfillan Co. Ltd. Pis. 840.08 Copra. For Barcelona—Paterson, Simons Co., Ltd. Pis. 839.39 Copra. For London—Paterson. Simons Co., Ltd. Pis. 842 2T Black
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  • 1118 5 FRIDAY, JUNE 11TH, 1909. Present. His Excellency the Governor, Sir John Anderson. His Excellency Major-Gen. T. Perrott, C. 8., O.C.T. The Hon’ble the Col. Sec., Capt. Young. the Col. Treasurer, J. O. Antbonisz. the Col. Engineer, A. Murray. the Attorney-General, W. J. Napier. Tan Jiak Kim. T. S.
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  • 524 5 Constantinople Advises Penang. We are requested to anuounce that, the Secretary of the Muslim Society, Penang, has received from his special correspondent, Constantinople, a letter to the effect that a circular has been issued by the Minister of pious endowments to all the Imams of the mosques
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  • 499 5 (By Our Own Correspondent Tongkah, June 12. Mining. There arrived at Tongkah yesterday a hatch of some thirty experienced Chines** Hakka coolies from the Federated Malay States These men proc eded with their barang barang to Mr. Tan Paik Huat’s big mine at Sam Kong. They have been
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  • 15 5 Arrived. Per s.r. Ipok, 14'h June, from Port Swettunham Mr and Mrs Burn Murdoch
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  • 74 5 To- DAT. 27th Dav of 4'h Moon. Ladies’ Rifle Shootng. Town Band, Esplanade. 6 to 7 p m. The New Japanese Cinematograph, cornet of Campbell Street and Penang Road, 7-30 p.m. and 9 10 p.m. To-morrow 28th Dav of 4th Moon. League Football Govt. Service vs Cres cent. Esplanade.
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  • 14 5 English (Asmye) ...17tbJune. China (D*lhi) ...19th China (Liitzow) ...22nd German (Kleitt) ...23rd
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  • 19 5 O New Mood June 18tl> First Quarter 2Glh O Full M oon July 3rd Bast Quartei 10th
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 46 5 (jSoilOSan like other preparations of Copaiba ami Sandalwood oil does not affect the kidneys or disturb the stomach and is well tolerated by the patient even after lengthened treatment Trials by the Medical, Profession solicited. Samples free on application to any of the chief Penang Chemists.
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    • 771 5 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. rilHE Municipal Commissioners of George JL Town, Penang, hereby invite tenders for the renting of the following for 6 months from 1st July next. 1. Pulo Tikus Market. 2. Bath House at Pulo Tikus Market. Tender forms and full particulars can be obtained at the Municipal Office. Tenders,
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  • 364 6 Jury Protest Against Counsel’s Accusations of Frivolous Conduct. The foremau of the jury which served in the sporting coupons case has sent to the Preaa the following letter of protest against Mr. C. F. Gill, K.C.’s accusation of frivolous conduct during the trial. During the proceedings in the
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  • 659 6 A Venal Hero. The Seoul Press, the English newspaper conducted by Japanese in the Koiean capital, writes:— The recent exposure of the Japan Sugar Refinery scandal is truly regrettable, for it has certainlydisturbed the economical equilibrium of Japan and lowered the credit of Japanese business men in the
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  • 140 6 Sweepiug reforms are suggested for Cambridge University. Some time ago a committee was appointed to consider the constitution and government of the University. They have issued two reports, which will probably be brought before the Senate for voting in the near future. The first report deals
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  • 169 6 Some curious evidence was given at an inquest held by the East London coroner on Alfred Thorn, sixty-three, a licensed victualler, of the Duke of 'York, Antill road. Bow. The widow said they had not occupied the same bedroom for some seven years. SI e last
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  • 190 6 It is not legarded as probable that the Chancellor of the Exchequer will consider the entertaiuing suggestion of Loid Lans downe that a stamp duty should be put on leading articles in newspapers. We believe Lord Lansdowne over-estimates the power of the leading article. It is as nothing
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  • 360 6 Discovery in Dining Saloon Decorations. To the customs officials at Fremantle, has been revealed still another instance of the cunning of the Chinese in their effirts to keep the supply of opium up to the level of the local demand. In this case a suggestion of impudence makes
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  • 119 6 Psnano, 14th Junk (By courtesy of the Chartered Hank.) London Demand Bank ..2/3£ 4 months' sight Bank ...2/4-^ Credit ...?/4 T 3 Documentary ...2/4^ JalcuttH, Demand bank Its 174 j 3 days’ sight 176 Bombay, Demand Bank 174 Mouimein, Demand Bank 173 3da To’ sight Privnf.. 176 Madras, Demand
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  • 193 6 Gold Leaf $61.8) 3. Pepi er(W.Coast 31bs.5 oz.) no stock WTiite Pepper 117. —sellers Trang Pepper 13.50 sales Chves out of season M ice 73.— buyers liace Picking 66.50 sales Nutmeg» 110s 17.25 sales f No 1 6.25 sales Sugar < 2 no stock (.Basket 4.10 nominal Tipioca Flour
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  • 188 6 Pbh ano, 14th Junb, 1909. Bbb*— els. Soup per catty 14 Roast m 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meai 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail eaclt 30 Tongue 1 5 Feet 15 Heart 30 Liver per catty 35 Pork—*Pork pet catty 32 Pig’s Head 20 Feot 24
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  • 909 6 Divider*’ 8 Naum. 1905 1905 1904 1905 1903 1904 1905 1906 1905 19(H) 1900 1906 1906 1905 1906 1907 1908 1905 1906 1903 1906 1906 1904 1898 1906 1903 1906 1907 1909 1904 1904 1903 1907 1907 1898 1901 1865 1905 1883 '9Ol 1899 1907 1907 1890 1887 150.000
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 32 6 Uononan (in capsules) is well tolerated by the digestive apparatus no complication of any sort occurs, and its action is most favorable in Cjstitis. Approved by the leading specialists of the day.
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    • 71 6 Colic and Diarrhoea Cured. After an hour’s suffering from cramp colic or diarrbcei, the best remedy obtainable can not give relief too quickly. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrfcce» Remedy is the best medicine in use for these ills. It always gives proupt relief even in the most severe and dangerous
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    • 208 6 THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES, Sand/lands. Buttery Cn Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Cn. AGENTS FOR PENA NO F. M. S. THEDA! 4* TOKYO I swnn®> The sale of Aaahi Beer is rapidly increasing because the quality is faultless and those who
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  • 1018 7 Tuesctay, the 27th Thursday the 29th, and Saturday, f/ie J/sf July, 1909 FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 27th July, 1909. 1. —The Maiden Flate. Value SSOO. A Rice for M uden Horses Weight as per scale reduced 14>bs All horses imported into the Straits or
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  • 53 7 The estimated population of New Zealaud on March 31 was 1,028,000, an increase of 7,600 for the past quaiter. The population of New Zealand has more than doubled in twenty-eight years, as will be seen by the following table 1871 256.260 1881 489 933 1891 626,658 1901
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  • 117 7 The search for the mine reported to be floating in the vicinity of Hongkong has at length been rewarded with success. Last Sunday week the government launch Stanley was dispatched to tiud the mine but returned without it. On Monday, however, the Harbour Master (Captain Basil Taylor,
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  • 139 7 Another “Interesting Event” Expected. Paris, May l-V —The Madrid correspondent of the New York Herald writes that according to official information an interesting event is expected in the Spanish Royal family about the end of this month or the beginning of next. The Queen is avoiding
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  • 289 7 Will Take the Pledge for the Sake of Hit) Men. Lord Roberts, addressing the annual meeting of the Army Temperance Association, held at Caxton Hall, said it was a matter for pride that 50,000 of our soldiers were temperauce men—Gen Sir lan Hamilton, who presided, said he
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 871 7 INSURANCES, The Penang Khean Guan Insurance Co., Ltd, Hud 0»ici No. SI, Bbach Htbbbt, Fiiii*. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Mr. Cbeah Choo Yew Quah Beng Kee Kbaw Joo Tok Yeoh Oeok Keat Khoo Hun Yeang Khoo Boon Phay Ho Teang Wan Mr. Lim Mr.Liui Teang Hooi Tan Teang Swee Tan Kim
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    • 243 7 Entries Close at 5 p. m. on Thursday, 15th July, (except for Race 9, Third Day, which closes as stated); Handicaps for the First Day will be published on or before Monday, 19th July, 1909. A penalty of 7 lb is incurred in a handicap by the winner of any
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    • 84 7 Ladies who are about to become mothers and those courageous women who nurse their own children, derive assistance and prevent the heavy drain on their strength, by taking Dusart's La.tophosphate of Lime Syrup, which makes bone for the baby. FOR SALE. JOHN MARTIN, MINER. A ROMANCE OF MODERN MALAYA. BY
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 946 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen &-Cu. t Pha US.A Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. aasiDiK* at /Vo. 2la, Penang Road. *4 I A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 mth« TEA V TEA FOR SALE. USEFUL TO PLANTERS, ESTATES, ETC. Large Check Roll Books of
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  • 6043 9 When Hoppy was made a prefpet (in place of Thompson, who left rather suddenly in the middle of term), some chaps were angry and some were surprised Among the latter was Hoppy himself. I didn’t think,” he owned to me, “that the Head could Ire so just
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    • 75 9 An American Newspaper Man Hccommcnds a Well Known Remedy. Not. long since the following editorial Appeared in the Centertown, Miesouti, U. S. A leader: "Theeditor knows by f >rsonal •*XpRri(>cce that Chamberla n’a Col c. Cholera and I)i>irrhoei Rentedv wi'l core diarihoea, »Dd we have heard like testimonials from ''Jiier
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    • 54 9 Fain in the Stomach. It is most annoying. »8 well as disagreeable, to be troubled with pains in the stomach, and there is no need of it, for one dose of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea. Remedy will allay the pain. Try it once and be convinced. The George I
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    • 48 9 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 band and it is economy in the end. The George Town Dispensary. Wholesale Agents.
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    • 37 9 A Remedy that Never Fails. No matter how severe an attack of diarrhoeimavbe, Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Dia*rh(je% R»medv never fads fo give relief. You canuot afford to bo without it. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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    • 131 9 FOR SALE. STEPHEN’S INKS. Is-. K-tiSfewt }f &£E*KSdS& .v HKgl > j ii"! >” r r j stf/ BLUE BLACK WRITING INK. COPYING EflssSlI frrrrrifr GUM MUCILAGE WITH BRUSH OR SPONGE TOP. TO UK HAU AT THE CRITERION PRESS, LTD. COMMON SENSE m NUTSHELL. A new mcdu al work on
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    • 729 10 PANTUN SHAR-YER SINYOR LAYLAR, OK SILANI BARI, TRANSLATED FROM JAWI INTO ROMANISED MALAY BY ABOO PINCH. Price 50 cts. Obtainable at THK CRITERION PRESS, LTD., 228 <t 230, Beach Street. (for SALE.! "TALES OF MALAYA,” BY “SOUTHERN CROSS,” Containing 18 very interesting short stories dealing with life in the Malay
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