Straits Echo, 24 June 1909

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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 Auoum. PENANG, THURSDAY, 24th JUNE, 190». Slagle Copy, 10 cents. vio. 141.
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      1090 1 GUINNESS’S STOUT TIANQ LEE Co. r a ki GZ €> X £2 <2 o SOLE AO ENTS. BASS’S ALE. THE Eastern Shipping Company, Ltd., (ENGINE WORKS B A K K Chariorca Bank of India, Hongkong Shanghai Australia and China. Banking: Corporate AND DOCKYARD.) INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Paid up Capital
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    Jaga Ama-ama.
    351 2 Malay Papers Please Copy. Knowing only in part what tbe authorities are doing medically (we speak of Singapore alone, but the arguments apply to all parts of tbe Colony) it is no part of the duty of a layman to criticise tbe action they are taking, says the
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    Towkay to Mandor.
    600 2 Bankrupt's Story of Palace Building in Malacca. Chi Yang Cheng of Junker’s St, Malacca, was publicly examined in tbe Bankruptcy Court, before Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith, on Friday. His total unsecured creditors were nearly $50,000. His father was a well to-do man and when he died, twenty
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    Fight For a Flagstaff.
    226 2 Essex Vicar and Retired Admiral in Court. The fight between a vicar and an admiral for the possession of a fligstaff was fought out in Braintree (Essex) county court tbe other day. Admiral Sir William Garnbam Luard, of Witbam, brought an action against tbe Rev. C.
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    The Simple Life.
    211 2 Eccentric Family in Greek Costume Create a Sensation. Hvde Park in the heat of Monday last, says a home paper just received, provided a sartorial sensation, a man, woman, and little boy coming out in ancient Greek garb Tbey strolled by the Serpentine and created quite a
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      30 2 The curative action of Uonosan is attributed to ita being antiseptic and ansestbetic. Manufactured by J. D. Riedal Ltd., Berlin, aud sold iu form of capsule*. 40 in a bottle.
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      326 2 Fain in the Stomach. It is roost annoying, as well as disagreeable, to be troubled with pains in the stomach. and tbeie is no need of it, for one dose of Chamberlain's Col c, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy will allay the pain- Tiy it once and be convinced. The George
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      1594 2 1909 MODELS. DARRACQ MOTOR-CARS. i m 8» R Ba Single Cylinder Car, 7-9 H. P. Double Cylinder Cars, 8-10 10-12 H. P. Four Cylinder Cars, Six Cylinder Car, fl4-l6 H.P., 18 H P. < The Four Inch 25-36 H.P. 50 H.P. Gars complete with High-tension Magneto and Battery (dual ignition),
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    36 3 V From Agent» Dus Benlarig London S.B &Co. 27thJune Delta Colombo A G ACo 1 bt July Devnnha Singapore A.G ACo. 3rd P. Regent j LuitpoIdiSingapore BM.ACo. 6th Beucleuch Loudon S B ACo. Hth
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    SAILINGS.
    28 3 i’fmrh For Ay*h(* I.eo.ve* Benlarig Singapore S.B.&Co. June. De' La Singapore Q &C'o. July. Devanha Colombo A.U &Co. P. Itegeut Luitpold Colombo B.M.ACo. Beucleucb Siugapoie S B.&Co.
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      84 3 Atjeh, Dut. 8.H., 690, Schmitz. 23rd June, Batavia, 19th June, Nil.—H. L. Co. Sappho, Br. s.s., 329, Treweeke, 24th June, Teluk Anson, 23rd June, Gen.—Kwong Ou. Taroba, Br. b.b., 3.657, Jacobs, 24th Juno, Madras, 17th June, Gen.—H L. A Co. Hagen, Ger. s.s., 2,624, Parrau, 24th June, Singapore, 22nd
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      DEPARTURES.
      70 3 24th Junb. Malacca, for Tongkah. Ban Whatt Soon, for Port Swettenham, Port Dickson and Malacca. Padang. for Ltfngkat. Mary Austin, for Asaban. Atjeh, for Rangoon. Canton, for Diudings and Teluk Ausou. Flying Dragon, for Pulau Laugkawi aud Setul. Taroba. for Port Swetteuh tin and Singapore. Lai Sang, for Singapore
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      MAILS CLOSE
      256 3 Fo* Port Swettenham and Singapore—Pei Rotorua, to-morrow. 3 p.dl. Teluk Anson—Per Sappho, to-morrow, 3 p in. Pulau Langkawi, Perlis and Setul—Per Un Peng, to-morrow, 4 p.m. Madras taking mails for Europe, etc., via Bombay—Per Teesta, 26th instant, 10 am. Rangoon and Calcutta—Per Bharata, 26th instant, 11 a.ui. Pangkalan
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    193 3 Per I*, and O. 88. Mantua, from London, June 4, connecting with the Delta at Colombo, due at Penang on Ist July To Penang Mr. E. A. Cook, Mr. L. O. Fane, Mr. H. V Arundel. To Singapore Mr. F. Tony bee, Mr. H. O. Bracken,
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    P.& O. SAILINGS.
    34 3 Mail Service Outwards. Homewards. Delta 1 July I Devanha 3 July Delhi 15 I Delta 31 Extra Service Outwards Homewards. Syria 6' July I Poona June Sumatra <0 Namur S July
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      489 3 P. 0. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Armais and Depart ore*. Mail Service. Outward i«lv I connecting with J y i r> Delhi to ‘J9 Caledonia do. li! JJtvanha do. Homeward. Mautum Mongolia Marmora Morca iakes by mail steamers. Ist Class tod Claw ’o I ondon by Sea >ysr«ei!lea or Gibraltar
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      454 3 (BHIPPIN O.) NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN, IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. Wf w* 3s SES rSSteT .’jas&id® a*** THE fast and well-known mail steamers oi 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, Aden, Colombo,
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    The Straits Echo.
    95 4 1 nxtira MtUfles everybody and loatlce atone dally (esoept Mnudaya.) AT TUI CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street. Penang. PRICE: OAIIjY LOU A l *24 per annate OUTBTATIONB Portage Ultra. «•All. 11HTION (Poet free) SIS UAKI.R A I)I)RHSH Echo —Penang.” Telephone No. 3A3 f.A-AII buluen rommnnlcatlonx
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    PRESS AND PENANG PUBLIC.
    449 4 As a general principle, we are prepared to listen tolerantly to those who entertain the opinion that the Press is, on the whole, a nuisance. We have a sympathy for their point of view which we feel obliged to conceal. But since the Prince of Wales
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    Burglar and Plucky Householder.
    1149 4 Struggle in a Penang: Bedroom. Captured Burglar Escapes, Wounded and Naked. No. 15, Logan Road, was the scene of a daring burglary in the early hours of this morning. The burglar, who is desciibed as a short, thick-set Malay, clean-shaven to all appearances a syce out
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    “ Found Dead " Inside Shark.
    124 4 Found Dead Inside Shark. “Echo's” Unpleasant Story Confirmed. A few days ago a brief allusion was made iu the Echo, regarding the discovery of a child’s body iu the stomach of a shark, sold iu one of the local markets. Yesterday the Coroner held an inquiry into the death of
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    594 4 The following business in tin lias been done to-day Singapore: Straits Trading Co 7 buyers, no sellers Pening Straits Trading Co.. 7 tn buyers, no sellers j Penaug Tin Exchange, 991 buyers, no sellers j ,M Eastern Smelling Co.. 50 tons at 67 55 Tin
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    League Football.
    624 4 St. Xavier’s Institution vs. pe, lftll VVanderers. L Quite a large crowd braved the element, yesterday to witness the match, under auspices, between St. X tvier’s Inst i/nd and the Penang Wanderers which was nla? ed on Victoria Green. The match was a yS exciting one and ended
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    Football Gazetteer.
    292 4 Mr. Jas. T. Dobbie, the father and mother of the Penang Football League as Dr. Jamieson has dubbed him, is also its chronicler, and in the book under review he has condensed within small compass the vigorous doings of his lusty four-year old. Besides, the Gazetteer contains all
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      355 4 THE CRAG HOTEL, i SANATORIUM. PENANG HILLS. “As good an Hotel as any in the Straits.’’ I —Singapore Free Press, 27th March. X 1 SARKIES BROTHERS, 2 Proprietors. X PALMER TYRES. Information of interest to users of MOTOR TYRES, is that a REDUCTION IN PRICES of PALMER CORD TYRES is
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      36 4 (xOiiONaii brings about satisfactory results without the aid of any local treatment and is tbe latest and most scientific Remedy and far superior to combinations of plain Sandalwood oil. Copaiba etc. At all chemists and dealers.
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    Selangor Turf Club.
    114 5 Echo Special.) Tbe Weights. Kuala Lumpur, 24th June.—The Selangor Turf Club handicaps are out as follows First Jay Ex-Griffins. —Sextant 10, Maintenance, 8.8. Salute 7.12. Galloways. Lady Haha 10.9, Pikat 10 2. Actress 9 11, Dreamland 99, Lady Teazle Planters’ Cup—Pin 97, Delcore 8 11, Firs» Tenor
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Crewe at the Corona Club.
      175 5 (Supplied by Reuter Opium. London, 23rd June.—Lord Crewe, Secretary of State for tbe Colonies, presided at the Corona Club dinner at which a remarkable gathering of Governors, ex Governors and Colonial officials were present In proposing the toast of progress to the Crown Colonies he
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      Aeronautics.
      34 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) An Airship for the Government. Loudon, 23rd June.—Tbe papers state that the Vickers Maxim Company are secretly building an airship at Harrow which, it is believed, is for the Government.
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      The French Navy.
      119 5 (Supplied by Renter Astounding Revelation**. Loudon, 23rd June. —Tbe French Parliamentary enquiry into the condition of the Navy reveals astouuding extravagance, negligence and confusion. Although .£120,090.000 sterling was spent during the last ten years the French Navy has sunk below that of Germany, which has spent less
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      America and Chinese Loans.
      121 5 (Supplied by Reuter Determined to Participate Anyhow. London, 24th June—The American Secretary of State has intimated to Great Britain that,provided American participation in the Hankow Szechwan loan on equal ,enns is secured, he is indifferent to the method of its arrangement. He is prepared leave the
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      The Kaiser’s Ideals.
      73 5 (Supplied by Reuter Bubbling Over With Benevolence. London, June 24—Reuter’s correspondP n Cuxhaven reports that the Kaiser, .'“'['"ULng the Regatta prizes, said he and lnar agreed that their meeting must be guarded as a vigorous reinforcement of r 6 06, Both felt responsible to God for the
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      Hurlingham.
      28 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Americans Win Polo Cap. London, Juue 24-—ln the polo match at (lurlingbam tor the international cup, America boat England by nine goal* to live.
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    Training Notes.
    374 5 By Galloway for the Echo. The outside track was closed this morning owing to the recent heavy rains, and there v.as a rood muster of members, including the majority of tbe Committee, to witness tbe work done Griffin No. 5 (Mawlev) worked with No. 12 fFishsr) twice round.
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    Shipping Rings.
    464 5 Royal Com mission's Report. The report ot the Royal Commission on Shipping Rings has been laid on the table of the House of Commons There are two reports majority and minority, the former beiug signed by eleveu members and the latter by five. This smaller group more particularly
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    Odd History from Penang.
    1079 5 The State of Kedah. The report on the administration of the State of Kedah for the period September, 1906, to February. 1908. which is signed by Mr. G. C- Hart, the Financial Adviser to tbe Kedah Government, is an interesting and instructive document. It affords its
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    The Finance Bill.
    236 5 Consisting of 74 clauses in nine main divisions, and running to 62 foolscap pages, it is probably the largest and most complicated measure of the kind ever laid before Parliament. On its main lines tbe Bill follows the Budget speech, and even on points regarding which the
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    Frivolous Prosecution.
    299 5 Justification for Striking a Javanese Servant. A youthful Javanese named Osman, era ployed at the Sea View Hotel, Taejon® Katoug, prosecuted Mr. W. P. Spiers in the Singapore summons court, on 21st inst on a charge of assault. Complainant said that at 7-30 p m. on the sth
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    Local Jockeys Cautioned.
    258 5 The Penang Turf Club Committee held a meetiug at the rece course this morning during which several jockeys were called in and cautioned regarding their behaviour during train ug hours. A Chinese sailor flora Hongkong has been isolate! at Cardiff as a leper. His name is Ah
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      RUBBER BROKERS’ INGENUOUS OFFER.
      373 5 To THE EDITOR 07 THE STRAITS ECHO. Dear Sir, We thought a few lines on Plantation Grown Rubber would mterest your readers, hk the cultivated article bas now established i’s position, aud is a very important factor in the Rubber world. Lately much larger shipments have
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    Get It To-day.
    48 5 Do not neglect vour 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 Ageuts.
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    Passengers.
    43 5 Arrived. Per ss. Rotorua, 24th Judo, from Singapore Messrs. H. Hubbard, V. Yzelman and Mrs Glenday. From Port Swettenham M. J- ha Faelau, Capt. Vaz Departed. Per s.s. Malaya 23rd June, for Deli Messrs. G. Huelsen, J Ledebour, J. C. Kt oe*e.
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    FIXTURES.
    90 5 To-day. 7th Day of sth Moon. Municipal Commission, 3-30 p-m. Leigre Football Govt. Service vs M. R C., Esplanade. The New Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Campbell Street aud Penang Road, 7 30 pm. and 9 10 p in. Wayang Komedi Indian liatoe, iek Soon Theatre, 8 30 pm. To-morrow
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    MAILS DUE.
    20 5 English (De'ta) 1«' July China (JJevanha) 3rd China <P. R. Luitpo J d) 6th German (Prim Ludwiy) 7th
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    THE MOON.
    19 5 TH E MOON. (Fist Quarter June 26ih O Fuil Moon July 3rd Last Quarter lOtll O New Moon 17th
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      37 5 A Remedy that Never Fails. No matter bow severe an attack of diarrboeimavbe. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy never fail» to give relief You cannot afford to be without it. The George Town Dispensary. Wholesale Agents.
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      63 5 WANTED APPLICANTS for the Chief Agency for the Straits Settlements and ordinary agencies at all important stations on liberal terms of commission. Applications should lie sent either to Dr. H. P. Mukeiji, the Company’s Medical Examiner, at 43 and 45 Leith Street, Penang, or to L Gbosal, Esq General Manager.
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      582 5 IMPORTANT NOTICE. FOR SALE. BEST Egyptian Cigarettes consigned by Messrs EHi. Joannidis Co., of Cairo, Egypt. Smoke i by tbe Royal Family in Europe. They can be had from the undersigned at the following prices Box of 50 Cigarettes, $l-25. 100 $2-00. Viscount Dk Bonanatk Signore di Saluzzo 24 609
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    The King's Derby.
    1738 6 Striking Scenes at Finish of Great Race. For the first time since its inception the Derby has been won by the reigning monarch, and if for no other reason than that, Wednesday’s race will be memorable in the annals of the Turf, says a Mail paper. Never
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    EXCHANGE.
    114 6 Pbkan». 24th Jvnk. {By courtesy OJ the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Sank ..2/Sf* 4 months’ sight Bant ..2/4$ 2 Credit ~2/l^p 3 Documentary ...2/41 Calcutta, Demand Bank Its. 174$ days’ sight Private 176 Bombay, Demand Bank 174$ Miutmein, Demand Bank 174 3 days’ sight Privai*- 176 Madras, Demand Bank
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    PRODUCE.
    191 6 Gold Leaf $64.8) B. I’epi er(W.Coast 31b5.5 oz.) no stock White Pepper $l7. buyers [hang Peppei 14 35 sates Clove» out of season Mice 73. —buyers Vi&ce Pick.n.-» 66.50 sales Nutmeg» 110 s 17.25 sales SNo 1 6.65 sales 2 no stock Basket 3.80 sales Tiptoe* Flour 1.75 sales
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    MARKET PRICES.
    194 6 Pbna.no, 24th June, 1909. Bbkf— rtt. Soup per catty 14 Roitst 34 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail eaeb 30 Tongue 55 Feet 15 Heart 30 Liver per catty 35 Pork Pork pet catty 32 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 24 Tongue 32
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    SHARES.
    1007 6 1905 1905 1904 1905 1903 1904 1905 1906 1905 1906 1906 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 1901 1899 1907 1907 1890 1887 150,000 200,030 £30.000 150.000
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      73 6 Colic and Diarrhoea Cured. After an hour's suffering from cramp colic or diarrheei, the best remedy obtainable cau not give relief too quickly. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera aud Diarrhoea Remedy is the best medicine in use for these ills. It always gives prompt relief even in the most seveie and dangerous
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      169 6 An American Newspaper Man Recommends a Well Known Remedy. Not long since the following editorial appeared in the Centertown, Missouri, U S. A Leader The editor knows by personal experience that Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy will cure diarrhoea, and we have heard like testimonials from other reliable people
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      144 6 Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDIUNDS, BUTTERY Co. AGENTS FOR BY ROYAL WARRANTS SINOE 1848. JTOHN BEGGS WHITE CAPSULE SCOTCH WHISKY. PFNANQ F. M. S. thT CELEBRATED “S. B. A Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Sandllands, Buttery <£ Co “SLEDGE BEARD” MILK. Absolutely Pure. Every single tin guaranteed
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    Earl Tankerville In a "Battle."
    954 7 A battle royal on an earl's estate in Northumberland was described in much detail to Mr. Justice Parker in the Chancery Division. The strango happenings were the result J of an alleged contract to cut wood on the Cbillingham property of Lord Tankerville. Messrs. James
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      1329 7 INSURANCES. The Penang Khean Guan Insurance Co., Ltd, H c Offica No. 84. Bsach rn.n Ciim. HOARD OF DIRICTOE8, Mr. Cbeah Choo Yew Quab Beng Kee Kbaw Joo Tok Yeoh Geok Koat Kboo Hun Yeang Kboo Boon Phay Ho Teang Wan Mr. Lira Teang Hooi Tan Teang Swee Tan Kim
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      29 7 Apioline Chapotoaut is superior to steel drops or peony rojal and is a safe remedy for ladieH. Recommended to remove paiu, obstruction and the irregularities peculiar to the sex.
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      884 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, late of Dr. Allen Cu., Pha US.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. KHSIDIM* AT No. 21a, Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 mths TEA FOR SALK. USEFUL TO PLANTERS, ESTATES, ETC. Large Check Roll Books of 200 leaves. Price, $8 each
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