Straits Echo, 8 July 1909

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    36 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 7. $24 l'cr Annum, PENANG, IHUKS )AY, Bth JULY, 1909. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 153.
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      1139 1 GUINNESS’S STOUi. TIANQ LEE Co. a V. a -A j&Z'jftPbtl A mm <2 SB AV SO! E AGENTS. BASS’S ALE. banks. THE Eastern Shipping Company, Ltd., (ENGINE WORKS AND DOCKYARD.) Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass Iron Founders. 'bartered Bank of India. Australia and China, INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Hongkong: Shanghai Banking* Corporation*
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      25 1 /4f< T7h I 7\ I 05 o o> > r- 2 'l5 -o •j: >6 X3 'V 'r ?OKTO «*TI ANQ LEE Co. t So/e Agents.
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    Penang Shipments.
    208 2 By the Devan ha ou 3 «1 July vi i Colombo aud Bombay, the following Penang ship ineuts were made: For Colombo Ghista Bros. Pis 50.00 Pearl Sago; B Nowrosji A Co., Pis. 32 00 Pearl Sago, Pis. 20 00 Black Pepper; II K. Moosa Pis 880.00 B
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    Society Sensation.
    806 2 New Yotk is agog over the sensational suit, in which Mrs Katharine Clemmoi s Gould, wife of Mr. Howard Gould (second son of the late Jay Gould) seeks a separation from her husband, on the ground of abandonment. Before her marriage plaintiff w s Kathaiine Clemmon», a well-kuown
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      83 2 lake a Vacation. Now is the time to tske a vacation, ge' out into toe woods and mountains and visit the seatluie, but do not forget to tako a bottle of Chamberlu.u’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy along with you. It is almost coitaiu to l 3 needed, ard cannot
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      353 2 Over Thirty-five Years. In 1872 ihiMf? was .1 gie it >1 of dianhce i, dv'euteiv. aud 'it iiitilc cliolt la. It v:as at if.; 3 time that C! mberlaia’s Col e, Cholera *nd Biarrloei R medv w*a fi s* broujdt io'o us?. It prov 1 more successful tli3u au> other
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      1377 2 ST. PAULI BRAUEREI BEEMEK When ordering “GIRL” BRAND BEER INSIST UPON SEEING THE “GIRL” LNBEL ON EVERY BOTTLE. IT IS ABSOLUTELY PURE, CHEAPEST AND BEST. PACKED In c?ses of 4 dozen QUARTS Bot 'es. and 8 dozeu PINTS Bottles PRICES can be ARRANGED for LARGE QUANTITIES. Can oe had of
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    35 3 Yettel» From Agent* Dtts Bencleucb Delhi Assave Yorck Groeben London Colombo Singapore Singapore Colombo S B &Co. A G ACo A. ACo. B. B.M ACo. 8th July 1 5th 17th 2 >tb 21st
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    SAILINGS.
    29 3 Ve$teU For A-!*- nf* B ncleuch Singapore S B ACo. July. l>e'hi Singapore G ACo Assav« Colombo A.GACo. Yorck Colombo B.M ACo. Goebeu Singapore 1 B M ACo.
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      90 3 Print Ludwig, Ger. s.s., 5,704, Bmzer, 7th July, Bremen, 2nd June, Gen. —B. MA Co. Hebe, Br. ss, 346, Inkster, Bth July, Singapore, 6th July, Gen. —W. M. A Co. V. D. Parra, Dut. s-s 332. Luccirclie, Bth July. Singapore, Bth July, Gen. H. L. A Co. Sappho, Br.
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      DEPARTURES.
      65 3 Bth Jolt. Jin Ho, for Langkat. Ban Whait Soon, for Port Swettenham, Port Dickson and Malacca. Sree Bangka, for Trang. Mary Austin, for Asaban. Hebe, for Deli Canton, for Dindings and Teluk Anson. Teesta for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Atjeh, for Langsa, T. Semawe, Segli, Sabang and Oleh'eb. A.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      141 3 Fom Tougkah Per Avagyee, to morrow 1 p.m. Batu Babra—Per Padanq, to morrow, 1 p.m. Port Swettenbam and Singapore—Per Rotorua, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Teluk Anson—Per Sappho, to morrow, 3 p.m. Pulau Langkawi, Perlis and Setul—Per Un Peng to-morrow, 4 p.m. Mergui, Tavoy and Moulmem—Per Pachumba, to-morrow, 4 pm.
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    Passenger to the Straits.
    321 3 Per P. and O 8.8. Sumatra, from London, June 19, due at Penang on 20th July. To Penang Mr K. W. Kelly. To Singapore Mr. J D. Frost, Lieut. R. D. Bennett, Mrs. and tbe Misses Swan, Mr. C. L. Roberts, Mr. J. P. Masters. Per
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      1299 3 (SHI PPINO.) NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. V j r-.-. 4» j£'»' -f r PHE fast and well-known mail s!eamei>ol this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, 1- Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp Southampton, Gibraltar, Algiers, Genoa, Naples, (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexardria and vice versa Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo,
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      61 3 For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. TH E ss. Hong Moh, Captain R S. Bain* bridge, is expected to arrive here on Monday, and will leave for tbe above porta on Tuesday, tbe 13tb inst., at 3 p in. For freight or passage apply to KOE QUAN Co-, Agents for
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    The Straits Echo.
    95 4 Ji.tire ■allvflcH everybody and jnatlre tkn»— *l»» ‘’ahllahMl dally (except Mniulaya.l AT Tl CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang PRICE DAILY LOUAI $B4 per annnir OUTBTATIONB I’ost*** Kxtra KAIL «IVITION (Poet free) $l6 OABI.K ADDRKBB Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 313 A,A. All bnrinee» communication* shonld be
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    THE TREATY.
    322 4 This morning’s mail from Home brought us the text of the recent AngloSiamese Treaty, and we publish it in this issue. As it speaks for itself, and occupies a good deal of space, we must not indulge in lengthy comments. The amiable fiction wears a bit thin in
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    Where to Go This Evening.
    141 4 The Band Benefit. We would remind our,readers of the Band Benefit performance at the Tek Soon Theatre this evening, when the Wayang Komedi Indian liatoe will stage a Malay version of Shakespeare’s Merchant cf Venice.” There is sure to be a crowded house. The performance
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    73 4 The following business in tin has been done to day Penang Penang Tin Exchange, s') tons at s66.l<t Straits Trading Co., 125 66.40 Eastern Smelting Co., 150 66.40 Singapore Straits Trading Co., 300 66 45 Total... 625 tons. Tin is quoted in L mdou to-day
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    Colony vs. F. M. S. Match.
    101 4 The Colony vs F. M. S. match, which this year will be played in Penang, has breu fixed for August 9 and 10. The four men from Penang chosen to play for the Colony are: Messrs. Griffith Jones, R T. Reid. W. W Dean
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    P. C. C.
    558 4 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties p'ayed yesterday Mixed Double Handicap Mrs. Cooper and Haskins beat Mr. and Mrs. Gawtborm 6—l 6-0; Mr. ar.d Mrs. G. H. bent Miss Hogan aud Krer 6—3; 4-6; 6—3; Mrs. Wiight Motion and Linton bat Mr. and
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    Lim Chee Saing's Case.
    906 4 Accused Held for Assize Trial. 1 be preliminary inquiry into the charge of falsifying the books of the HoDgkong and Shanghai Bank preferred against Litn Cbee Saing was resumed before Mr. Nunu in the Third Police Court this morniug. Messrs \V E- Cleaver and C. R
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The Governor’s Plans.
      32 4 {Echo Special.) Kedah After Penang. Singapore, Bth July.— H. E. tin Governor goes to Tringganu am Kelantau on the 17th. After visitin' the Penang Show, he proceeds to Kedal*
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      Daring Gang Robbery.
      134 4 {Echo Special.) Shop Looted. Kampar, Bth July.—A daring ,r a u robbery occurred here at 7 o’clock" las night, when the shop of a goldsmith named Kwong Cheong, was attacked b: gang robbers who were well armed. The robbers marched into the shot and silenced the inmates
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      Impending By-Elections.
      99 4 Impending By-Elec-tions. {Stipplied by Reuter.) Daily News’ Explanation. London, 7th July —The Daily New* late that the impending by-elections at Clevelam (Yoiks. N. R), Mid Derby, High Peal (Derbyshire), and Dumfries District are du chit fly to Ministerial changes which put thi popularity of the Budget and the Govern ment
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      3linisterial Changes.
      52 4 Supplied, by lleuier New Under-Secretaries. London, Bth July—Mr. John Berber Lewis. Junior Lord of the Treasury, bai been appointed Under Secretaiy of the Loca Government Board in pi ice of Mr. C F. G Masterman who succeeded Mr. Herbert Samuel as Under Secretary for Home MLun on the
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      The British Navy.
      57 4 (Sujyplied by Reuter.) Mr. Lonsdale’s Question. LondoD, Bth July.—Mr. Johu Brownlee Lonsdale, M. P. for mid Armagh, asked in the House of Commons whether the Government had yet exercised its power to order gun-mountings and to collect material for additional Dreadnoughts. The reply of Mr. Regiuald McKenu»,
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      British Trade Returns.
      32 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Increase iu Imports anti Export». London, Bth July.—The trade returns for June show an increase of j£5,585,963 in the imports and .£764 836 in the exports.
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      Naval Manœuvres.
      85 4 {Supplied by Reuter Admiral Jerram’s Brilliant Feat* Loudon, 7th July.—The naval manrsuvrei have concluded. The papers are el< queot iu praise of the brilliance of Admiral Jorram in slipping through the Straits of Dovei duriutf a fog and uniting with the rest of thehosti e fleet in the
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      The Japanese Loan.
      32 4 (Supplied by Reiser Covered Ten Times. London, 7th July.—The city of Yokohama loan of j£7l6 500, bearing interest at 1 and issued at 98, has been covered te» |ltBW
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      The Territorials.
      58 5 (Supplied by Renter.) Reviewed by His Majesty. Loudon, Bth July.—Their Majesties the King aud Queen have concluded a three .litye’ visit to Lancashire. After reviewing the Territorial Army the King said that ho hoped them would be no occasion for it to be called into action, but readiness
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      Lord Kitchener.
      47 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Will he go to Australia London, Bth July.—Reuter learns that the War Office has informed the Commonwealth Government that it does not object to Australia securing Lord Kitchener’s services to organize the Australian foices. Lord Kitchener’s decision, however, is not yet known.
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      292 4 'i' UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF THE PENANG BAND COMMITTEE. (> at Tok Soon’s .0 TO-NIGHT tre, Campbell Street, THE KOMEDI INDIAN RATOE 0 WILL GIVE A I’KRFORMANCE OF “THE MERCHANT OF VENICE (IN MALAY IN AID OF THE PENANG BAND, 0 <)> 0 which will be in attendance. Book your
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      31 4 (tOnosan provokes neither discomfort, complications, uor nausea. It. is the happiest scientific combination of best East Indian Sandalwood oil and Kawa Kawa. Bottles of 40 capsules at all chemists and dealers.
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      44 4 It has beeu satisfactorily demonstrated that thousands of persons hare to thank Uonosail for restoration to health and happiness. It is astringent and antiseptic and has never been known to fail. At all dealers in Patent Medicines and Chemical in bottles of 40 capsules.
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      38 4 A Good Summer Remedy* At this season diarrbcei and dysenw 1 are always prevalent. Chamberl »iu sbo Cholera and Diarrbcei Remedy is lb o medicine obtainable for trouble of tbis W L The George Town Dispensary, Whole** Agents.
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    Training Notes.
    522 5 By Galloway for the Echo.~\ The horses are more or less extended on Unt days, but this morning’s work was conlined to the iuner track owing to the state of the ground. Hawley's string were all out, and worked over various distances. There is nothing Kjiecial to report
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    Kedah Notes.
    172 5 (From Our Own Correal undent Alor S ar, 0 b Jul). A Correction. The robber who was shot at by Mr. Cbeah U»g Huat, tbe Cashier of the Spirit Farm, and who was reported by me to have been released, escaped from jail. I was wrong in raying
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    League Football.
    888 5 C. R. C.’vs. p. F. S. The Chinese Recreation Club did not fiud it very difficult to defeat the Penang Free School in the League match which was played on Victoria Green yesterday afternoon. It was a 3 goals to nil victory and the margin would have been
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    Great Britain and Siam.
    2754 5 The New Treaty. A Parliamentary Paper [C<J 4,646] was issued on 11th ulr., containing a despatch from His Majesty’s Minister in Siam, forwarding the text of the Tretfy between the British aud S ameee Governments, signed at Bangkok on March 10, together with au explanatory Memorandum.
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    Passengers.
    234 5 Arrived. Per 8.8. Prim Ludwig, 7th July, from Southampton Messrs. Q- Ockhardt and J. Smith, Mrs J. Sm tb and children- From Antwerp Mr. E. Baur. From Neapel MrM. Frije- From Rotterdam Mr. P. H. Kok. From Genoa: Messrs. Chr. Wiene, Jos. Mlnderop and J. Schadt From Colombo Mr.
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    FIXTURES.
    109 5 To- DAT. 21st Dav of sth Moon. Municipal Commission, 3-30 p ui P. C. C. Tennis Ties. P. C. C. Bowls Ties. The New Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Campbell Street aud Penang Road, 7-30 p.m. aud 9-10 p.m. Wayang Kotnedi Indian Katoe, Tek Soon Theatre, 8-30 pm. The Merchant
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      34 5 Remember the Name. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhua Remedy is just what its name implies. or P“ins in the stomach, cramp colic or 'liarrhaj*, it has no equal. The George lywu i>i«pensary, Wholesale Agents.
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      49 5 A Certain Cure for Bowel Complaint. When attacked with diarrboei or bowel complaint you want, a medicine that acts quickly. The attack is always sudden, generally severe and with increasing pa;D. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has never been known to fail. The George Town .Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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      99 5 COMING!! THE FAMOUS MOVING PICTURE t OF THK BURNS JOHNSON CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT. AT THE TOWN HALL. Opening Night, SATURDAY, JULY 10. PR CES, #3, 12, $1 BOOKING AT ROBINSON HA NO CO. The New Japanese Cinematograph. Grand Programme TO-NIGHT. Look out for NEW PICTURES! NEW PICTURES!! NEW PICTURES!!! arriving by
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    Ex-President Theodore Roosevelt.
    987 6 (All Imaginary Interview.) Having tracked the uumistakablo spoor of the ex-President through the African jungle for several days, I at last concluded ftom the clear irnpressiou of hob nails that I must be close upon him. The fact of his proximity was further confirmed by the numerous
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    Farther East.
    746 6 Scenes and Impressions. From Rangoon to Singapore the weather was very warm—almost as warm by night as by day—so many of the passengers slept on deck under the open sky. The Southern Cross was visible early every morning. Penang gave us the first glimpse of really tropical vegetation,
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    Annual Currency Report.
    178 6 Item N 691 in tbe Ga-ette is an Abstract of tbe Account of the Commissioners of Currency for ti e year ended April 30tb, 1909. published in accordance with the provision of Section 10 (2) of "The Currency Note Ordinance 1899.” c (a) Whole amount of Currency
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    EXCHANGE.
    122 6 Psnano, Bth July (By cjurtisy oj the Dan i London Demand Sank 4 4 months’ 3igh» Ba.. .2/4/* 3 Credit ..2/ 3 Documentor) ...2/ s 9 f Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs 174j| 3 days’ sight Pr-v*** 176 Bombay. Demand Bank 174$ Mouimein, Demand Bank 14 3 days’ sight Privai-
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    PRODUCE.
    182 6 Gold lieaf S6LB 3.l’t jj ei (VV.Coast 31b5.5 oz.) no stock White I’eppei $l7 25 sellers Trang Peppei 14 35 buyers Clove out of season Mace 73. buyers Mace Picking* 66.50 sales Nutmegs 110 s 17.25 buyers (No 1 6.30 sales Sugar 3 2 no stock Basket 390 nominal
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    MARKET PRICES.
    194 6 I’inano, Bth Jolt, UO9 Seek— eft Soup per catty 14 Koast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meal 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 55 Feet l.s Heart 30 Liver per catty 35 Pork— Pork por catty 32 Pig’s Head 20 Peet 24 Tongue 32
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    SHARES.
    962 6 3d. a Number of U) G*p>tai. Shares > Divider’. s E j 1 •>z issued. a ‘5 t‘ S X <2 S 3 Or 58 2SSS SSm So is «I a** ISIS Moo 12 So *775 M 1903 100.000 350.0 I 0 1 1 enJaM !M enß l,.,„ T
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      156 6 THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Go.” GIN IN RED CASES. Sandllands, Buttery iff Co Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Cc. AGENTS FOR PR NANG c* F. M. S. “SLEDGE BRAND" MILK. Absolutely Pure. Every single tin guaranteed good. Obtainable from all the Retail Stores. BY ROYAL WARRANTS
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    H. E. Tang Shao-yi's Mission.
    1063 7 Niue months all but a few days from the date cf his departure for the United States and Europe, H. E. Shao yi has relumed to Shanghai and was received with all the honour that is due to one of China’s foremost Ministers and ablest
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      1395 7 INSURANCES. The Penang Khcan Guan Insurance Co., Ltd, H OVVICB NO. 31. KIACH STRUT, Pa.iie HOARD OH DIRECTORS. y r (’heah Choo Yew Quab Benp Kee Kbaw Joo Tok Yeoh Geok Keat KhooHnn Yoaiu? Khoo Boon l’hay Ho Teang Wan Mr.Lim Teang Hooi Tan Teang Swea Tan Kim Leong Khoo
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      845 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, late of Dr. Allen Cv., Pha U.S.A. Charges Moderate, CcnsultMtan Free. AT /Vo. 21a, Penan” Pond. A few doors from the Eastern and Orlcnlcl Hotel. 6 inthi TEA V TEA SOLE AGENTS FOR PENANG. PATERSON, SIMONS A Co., Ltd. WONG KIM MUN, /Vo. 77a, Bishop Street.
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