Straits Echo, 22 February 1910

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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. 8. $24 Per Annum, PENANG, TUESDAY, 22nd FEbKUAKV, I**lo. Slagle Copy, 10 cents, No. 41.
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      932 1 GUNNEL’S jiOUT. TIANO LBI 00. /r SOLE AGENTS. MASS’S ALE. THE SHANGHAI LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. Head Office— Shanghai, China. CAPITAL, TAELS 1,000,000. $200 000 deposited with the Hongkong Government as a special protection for our policy holders The ONLY company that has this deposit. The Company for the Chinese.
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      22 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. dr '3 /5 -of fcd^ V SF vxs sfif V (DANG LEE Co., So/e /i*e/iis.
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    A Journey in Yunnan.
    1011 2 British Oflicial Travels Through Opium District. In the recently issued Parliamentary paper on opium in China, there is a report o( a journey into the opium district* of South West Yunnan by Mr. A W. Rose, acting Ifritish Consul at Tengyueh, who sayt: On April 22,
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    A Remarkable Meat Boycott.
    576 2 A remarkable meat boycott bag begun in tbe United States as a protest against tbe high prices cbaiged by tbe Meat Trust. This revolt,” sayt a Chicago correspondent of the Manrhfit-r Guardian has taken a practical form, and will, it is believed, have fa'-resebing ami beuificial
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      52 2 Costs Hut a Trifle. While it is often impossible to prevent an accden', it is never impossible to be prepared it is nit bevouii any one's pmse. Buy a bottle jf Chamberlain's Pam 15,1 m ami you are piepared for sprains, bruises au<i like injuries. For sale by all Dirpei•utiee
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      210 2 Do You Want Relief? Aro you frrqupotly hoarse Do jrru have that annoying tiukliug in your throat Doe* your cough annoy you at night, and do you raise mucus iu the morning Do you want relief If so, take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and you «ill be pleased For sale b/
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      1501 2 IPOE MARBLE "WORKS. IPOH-FERAK. This business is now under the management of Mr. Ravensway, who lias made a great reduction in all prices and who will be glad to quote for Marble Flooring Tiles, Table Tops, Washhand Stands, Cemetery Memorials of [all kinds etc., etc., on application. A large styrck
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    45 3 Vtilth brum Agent i Due Macedonia Colombo A U ACo. '3rd Feb. A 8saj- e Singapore A.O ACo. 2t> h Yorck S Dijapoie B M ACo l.t Mar. K 'e t>t Colombo B.M ACo. 2 ad Beurtmue London S B ACo 4 h
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    SAILINGS.
    27 3 Per A»t#w Macedonia Singapore A.O ACo. Feb. Asaaye Colombo A O-ACo. Yorclt 'Colombo B M AC > Mir Kleiat Singapore B.M AC0 Bstirenue Singapore S B ACo.
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS
      45 3 Keilali. Br. s.b 134, Morn», 21st Fob, Kedah, 21»t Feb,, Geu —E. 8. Co., Ltd. .drawee, Br. a 250. Campbell. 22nd Feb Teluk Anson, 2lst Feb., Gen.—E- S. C Ltd. Hole Canton, Rr ss 294, Scott, 22nd Feb., Acbeeu, 20tb Feb., Gen.—Ban Ho Hin.
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      DEPARTURES
      46 3 22nd Fbbruabt. Kedali, for Kedah. Jin Ho, for Langkat. Vary Attsfin, for Aiahan Free Bangka, for Trang. Bntorua. for Tongkah. Hong B*e. for Singapore, Hongkong, Amoy and Swatnw. Janet Nicoll, for Port Swettenbam and Singapore. Carlyle, for Teluk Anaon. Ivoh, for Pott Swettenham and Singapore.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      80 3 Fob K'ml ah—PerLian Ghoo, lo-morrow, 7 am. Nogapatam aud Madras—Per Thonyiva, to-morrow, 10 a.m. Pang Nga ATrang—Per Deli, to-morrow, 1 p. »ii Teluk Auaon—Per Avagyee, to-morrow, 2 p in. Dmdinga—Per Tong Chay Un, to-morrow, 4 p in. Singapore, China and Japan—Ter Mace dmia, to morrow, 5 p.m. Trang—Per
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    Passengers to tho Straits.
    405 3 Per P. and O. a.a. Mongolia, from Lou lou, Jan. 28, couueotiug with the Macedonia at Colombo, due at Penang on 23rd Feb To Penang Mr. L. B. Fiaher, Mr. F. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Richard», Mr. A. A Craighen, Mr. H. E. Mason,
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    37 3 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service OCTWABDI. HOMIWABD». Macedonia 23 Feh. I Ana ye 26 Feb. Devanha 10 Mar. Delta 12 Mar. Extra Service OCTWABDI HoWfcWABU. Nile 28 Feb. I Nyania 4 Mar Sardinia 14 Mar. Java 18
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      792 3 'UO. Steaii Motion Coy. Expected >- n ls Md De rUw> Mail Sarvlc*. Oitwirt _o. 23 Macedonia connecting with Mongolia Msr. 10 Devanha Marmora 24 Assays Morea Apr. 7 Delta Mooltan 21 Delhi China Homeward. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. THROUGH STEAMER TO LONDON. March 25, Macedonia, FARES BY
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      353 3 C ONIddlH S) NORDDEUTSCHERJLLOYD, BREMEN. IICPBBIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. BBSES as-.*?; SSS 3-~ r r r-_-«Ss=^ THE fast and well-known m<. 1 -oeaiowa tins Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hambuigvia Kotteidam, Antwerp, Southampton,Gibraltar, Algiers, Genoa, Naples, (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vice vena) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore,
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    The Straits Echo.
    99 4 J t-Mr* uttiflw rarrboiy and )wrk« alona v *HII«IMWf <1*11» lasenpl **on<l*f it TPS CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 426—232, Beach Street, Penan» PRIOR ■•All.» UN)*l |t« pw urn. OUTBTATIOIIB fotumt Hue «All. miTioN (POM rraal Hi OANI.S AIMIKBSH Echo—Penang.*' r»i, r n.,„. No. 343 «.«.-All bwinen rmmaiiirUKiw
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    THE KING'S SPEECH.
    757 4 The King’s speech to the new Parliament was eagerly awaited, in the circumstances. Reuter to-day gives us, we presume, the main outlines of it, including the familiar assurance that relations with the Foreign Powers are friendly. Germany is a Foreign Power, and it is pleasant to hear,
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    St. George's Church.
    27 4 Wednesday, Feb. 23. 6 p.m.—Evensong and Sermon. Thursday, Feb. 24. Feast of 3. Matthias A. and M 8 a.m.—Holy Communion. Friday. 10 a m.—l.itany.
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    Penang Cricket Club.
    40 4 I,awu Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of tbe ties played yesterday Double Haudicap, Class A. (Filial): Held nd ilaalam be-t Henderson and Ivens 6-2 3—6 6-2. Single Handicap, Class A- (Final) Croucber beat Whitlock 6—2 6—3
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    498 4 Tin (unrefined) is quoted here today at $76.30 buyers no sellers at Singapore (refined) at $76.75 buyera no sellers, and in London at ,£152 cash and .£153 10s. three months' sight. Opium is quoted here to day at $1,435, and R:ngoou rice at $l3l per
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    Penang Library.
    1367 4 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The annual general meeting of the members of tbe Penang Library was bald at the Library yesterday afternoon, when ibe following gentlemen were present: Tbe Eon R. N. Bland 'VesiJent). Dr. T C Avetoom and Messrs, a. L Thornton, H. Welbam. Jas. T. Dobbie. E
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      354 4 RECORDS. RECORDS. RECORDS. fok disc talking machines. Enquirers are notified that our NEW RECORDS are ready—they break the record for high quality and low price. GEORGE TISSINGTON COY., 23. PEACH STREET, PENANO. RECORDS. RECORDS. RECORDS. TEE GRAND HOTEL, IPOH The ONLY First Class Hotel in Perak, An Ideal Place for
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      44 4 It has been satisfactorily demonstrated that thousands of persons have to thank (lOnosan for restoration to health and happiness. It is astringent and antiseptic and has never been known to fail. At all dealer! in Patent Medicinei and Chemical in bottlea of 40 capsules.
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      103 4 Diphtheria—How It May He Avoided. Diphtheria u usually contracted when I be child has a cold. The cold prepares the child’s system for the reception and dereloprnent of the diphtheria germs. When there are cases of diphtheria in the neighborhood children that hare colds should be kept at borne and
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The Rodriguez Case.
      35 5 {Echo Special.) A Retrial Ordered. Singapore, 21 at February.—Rodriguez of the Government Tetegraph office who was sentenced to two years’ imErisonment for criminal breach of trust, as been ordered to be retried.
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      DeSouza Estate Case.
      42 5 (Echo Special.) Judgment for Plaintiff». Singapore, 21st February.—Judgment for the plaintiffs W. L. Watkins and H. P. Bogley) was given in the d«Souza will case for £1,859.92 with interest at 8 per cent, from May 6, 1907, and costs.
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      The “La Seyne” Wreck.
      40 5 (Echo Special.) Treasure to be Salved Singapore, 21st Feb.—Operations are being commenced to salve the treasure of the ha Seyne, the French mail steamer which sank in the Rhio Straits after a collision with the Onda.
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      Singapore Golf Championship.
      17 5 (Echo Special.) Miles Beaten. Singapore, 21st Feb.—Stratton beat Miles for the Singapore Golf Championship.
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      Resident-General.
      20 5 (Echo Special.) Farewell “At Home.” Kuala Lumpur, 22nd February.—Sir William Taylor, the Resident-General, gives a farewell At Home to-day.
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      Tin.
      35 5 (Echo Special.) January Exports. Kuala Lumpur, 22nd February.—The tin exports for January for the four States were 65,692 pikuls against 73,611 pikuls for a corresponding period last year. The duty was $633,340 against $607,026.
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      Mr. H. C. Robinson’s Successor.
      26 5 (Echo Special.) Mr. Itoden Klohs. Kuala Lumpur, 22nd February.—Mr. Kodeu Kloss acts for Mr. 11. C. Robinson as Director of Museums.
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      Coal.
      27 5 (Echo Npecial At Itantan Panjang. Kuala Lumpur, 22nd February.—A sen i-otticial party visited Rawang today to inspect the coul deposits on Government land at Rantau Panjang.
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      Chinese Amateur Theatricals.
      30 5 (Echo Special.) Urge Sum» Realised. Kuala Lumpur, 22nd February.—the Chinese amateur theatricals last Sunday and Monday were most successful. It is understood that large sums were realised.
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      Seremban Court Case.
      43 5 (Echo Special.) Accused Sentenced. Kuala Lumpur, 22nd February.— Monteiro, the Seremban Court Clerk, who was charged with breach of trust of three sums amounting to $BOO, was sentenced to 6 months’ imprisonment on each charge, the sentences to run consecutively.
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      Utan Simpan Estate.
      31 5 (Echo Special.) To be Formed into a Fompmny. Kuala Lumpur, 22nd February.—A local Company is being formed to take over the Utan Simpan Estate iu the Rawang District.
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      University of China
      55 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Meeting at Oxford. London, 220 d Feb. —A meeting was held at Oxford yesterday, 6 0 member, of the University beiny present. to promote ibe University of China scheme. Lord William Cecil referred totbefavouiable reception of the scheme in China and urged them to
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      Philadelphia Strike.
      36 5 (Supplied by Renter.) Strenuous Times. London, 22nd February.—The tram striker* in Philadelphia have wrecked 297 cara, and burned many. They have also attacked the company's officials. Three thousand extra polioe have been .worn in.
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      Opening of Parliament.
      474 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Speech from the Throne. London, 22nd February.—Parliament opened yesterday. The King'a speech staled that relation* with the foieign Powers were friendly and, referring to the union of South Afrioa, said that the Prince of Wale* was being sect on an extended journey to
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      Rubber.
      20 5 (Supplied ly Reuter.) Many Flotations. London. 21st February—New rubber companies are being formed dai'y. Five prospectuses were isaued tc-dsy.
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      Attempt on the Egyptian Premier.
      45 5 (Supplied by Reuter Assailant’s Explanation. London. 21st February.—Tbe assailant of tbe Egvptisn Premier declared that be desired to avenge tbe variou. Government sets which tbe Nationalists attributed to tbe Premier. Eater —The Egyptian premier, Sir B ntros Paahabbaly. ia deed.
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      Hurricane in London.
      72 5 (Supplied by Reuter National Gallery Damaged. London. 21st Feb —Yesterday was the fourth day of tbe gale in Great Britain which developed into a hurricane and still continues Tbe damage in Londo i wav the greatest for many years. Houses were uurooftd. shop fronts blown in, and
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    The Hippodrome.
    261 5 The Hippodrome continues to draw crowded bouses each night. The present splendid programme is highly appreciated by all visit«rs Among the new acts introduced are tbe Globe Roulaute by Miss Elliot, which is a very graceful performance and much admired. Miss Isabella Bell on Tbe Trapeze is a
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    Halley's Comet.
    651 5 A Popular Analogy. In order to give a simple aud popular idea of the movement of the approuchiug comet known aa Halley’s (from tbe name of the astronomer who computed its path and identified it as He same as other comets appearing at 75 years intervals), let tbe
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    P. L. R. C.
    389 5 At, tbe Rifle Rang-\ ves’erday afternoon, tbe members of tbe P. L- K. C- heM a Quick Filing Practice, 7 shots in 35 seconds at 100 yard, range, followed by a Snap Shooting Competition. Target Head and Shoulders. Febiuary 21st, 1910. Quick Firing Practice. oo 'T3
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    A Political Dining Club
    408 5 Mr. lan Malcolm tells, in the Comhill Magazine, of a merry littie dining clu which th» late Lord Salisbury uicknnmed the Hughligans” after his youngest son. who was one of that smtll, but Melee* body Every Wednesday (he wii'es) we used to dine together, and each
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    FIXTURES.
    77 5 To-ItAf. 13th Dar of lot Moon. P C C. Tennis Tie* Strait* Cinematograph, Penang Hoad, 8 30 p m Wayang Iccheh Puteh, Bahman and Parweah.” King Street Theatre. Hipoodrome Circu*. ItatoKramat Gardena, 9-8 t p m To-notaow 14*h Dav of l*t Moon. P. C C Tennis Tier. Town Baud,
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    MAILS DUE.
    17 5 Butflinh (Macedonia) ..23rd Feb. Cbiua (Agsaye) ...26tb Ot.inn Yorck 1 mi Mar. German (K/eiil) 2nd
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    THE MOON.
    20 5 O Full Mooii Feb. 24 h i<**t (juariei Mar. 4*h O New Moon 11th •i'tral (Quarter 13 h
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
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      35 5 Riedel’s Gonosatl is not unpleasant to takes, and is not attended by those distressing byeffects which so often accompany the use of balsams and Bantal oils. It has secured unqualified praise from »he leading Specialists
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      635 5 ALEMBIC Chemical Works, BOMBAY AND BARODA, AWARDED 18 GOLD MEDALS. TOILET PREPARATIONS. HAIR DOUCHE, Most Cooling to Head. ROSE POMADE, Excellent for Hair. COLD CREAM OE FLOWERS, Best Remedy for Pimples. Sole Agents for S. S. and F.M.S., Straits Supply Agency, BISHOP STREET, PENANG. THE GREII EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO
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  • Obituary
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    17 5 Obituary. (Supplied by Renter.) Count Ntolherg. London, 22nd Feb —Count Stolberg, President of the Reichstag, is dead.
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    The Value of a Smile.
    878 6 A smiling countenance, even if it doesn’t bring a fortune to its owner, ii frequently worth more than untold gold. If be were to confeaa the truth it would probably be found that Rockefeller would be glad to give the greater part of bi« immeuae
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    “ Lady Match-seller. ”
    273 6 Lady Match-seller. Not Known at Singapore. A bitter life and a no less bitter death make up tbe biography of Mrs Flora Barbara Baker, tbe widely divergent ups and downs of whose existence came to sn end in a Bristol workhouse. She will best be remembered to Londoners at the
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    A Curious Illness.
    454 6 Ruabbrook, the "brittle man” whose muscles are slowly turning iuto bone, and who b»e to move carefully because if be fell he might break, is in tbe Workhouse Infirm ary at Swamsthorpe. a village four miles from Norwich. 1 interviewed this sufferer from myositis ossificans, writes a
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    EXCHANGE.
    118 6 Pinano, 22nd February. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank London, Demand Bank 2/4$ 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4$ >» 3 Credit 2/4Jj 3 Documentary.. 2/4$ Calcutta, Demand Bank Its. 174$ 8 days'sight Private 176 Bombay, Demand Bank 174$ Moulmein, Demand Bank 173$ i, 3 days’sight Private 176 Madras. Demand
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    PRODUCE.
    198 6 Gold l«a( »61.8' i B. I'tqqerf W Coast 311>«.5 oz.) no stock White Peppte |24 75 buyers Trang Pepper 17$ buyers Cloves c 75 sellers Mace 83,— sellers Mace Pickintr. 68. —buyers Nutmegs 110 s buyers f No. 1 6.80 sales Sugar < 2 no stock Basket 5 25
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    MARKET PRICES.
    167 6 i’BMANH, 22» d Fsbruart, l9lo Bisk— S. p "«>h Steak. JJ Stew or Curry Meat Rump Sleak Ox Tail T* ..Tongue wu g Heart JJ Liver per catty 35 Poax—p°gin~i w '”"> F.«' Tongue M °”7 pe. M lb. Head each 50 f 661 He four M r
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    SHARES.
    850 6 Name 1910 p.c Rubber. Alor Pougsu Rubber Estate Ltd. do Contributory tni' l Mala. t.til Pa Aver Kuning Rubber Estate Ltd. Balgownie Rubber Estate Ltd. Bain Cates Pubber Co. Ltd. Batu Tipa (Sdlangor) Rubber Co., Ltd Bikam Rubber Estate Ltd. do Contributory Brieh Rubber Estate Ltd. do Contributory Bukit
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      37 6 Painful Breathing. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is a very valuable medicine for throat and lung troubles, quickly relieves and cures painful breathing and a dangerously sounding cough which indicates congested lungs. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      33 6 Dr. Friedlaender testifies that (JoiiOßan exerts a favorable influence in removing complications and haemorrhage; also more rapid and satisfactory results are obtained by it than by any other preparation of Sandalwood oil etc.
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    The Shifting of Power and Parties.
    549 7 "The present elections hare made it tolerably clear that in England we are entering upon a new older of things, says the fie cord- The Bishop of Liveipool pointed out at a Church Pastoral-Aid meeting in Newcastle last wetk ‘that the balance of power
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    The Value of Language.
    300 7 Much sound and solid fact are coutaiuid in a long communication which a B.mill African colonist (Mr. A. W. Aldersou) sei.da to an English paper upon the paramount importance of language in deteimining war and peace, the destiny of Stules, and so forth. Tho following aie
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    Tide Table for Penang.
    79 7 February, MHO. H.W. L.W. H.W, L.W U A. M. A.M. P. M. P. M. 22nd 10.47, 4.56 1115, 5.24 23rd 11.3», 5.39, Nil. «.1» 24th 12.02, ti. 25, 12.01, 7.03 25th 1258, 7.0«, 114. 7 23 2«th 1.2», 7.37, 1.45, 7.54 27th 201, 8.0», 2.16, 8
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      1274 7 inburanceb, the LONDON ASSURANCE CORPORATION. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER A.D. 1720 riYHE undersigned having been appointed X Agents for the above Corporation, are now prepared to accept MARINE and FIRE risk* at current rates. PATERSON. 8IMON8 A Oo. Ltd. 12o Guardian Assuranc* Company, Limltod. Ebtablibhid >821, Subscribed CapiUl M 42,000,000
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      34 7 Touches the Spot. S:ck headache in caused by a diunrdertd condition of the atomacli aud in quickly c ue I by Chamberlain'* Bton>i-ch an.) hirer Tub et». For rale by all DiapeUMri»* aud Dealer*
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      953 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Ur. Allen A Co., Pha, U.S.A. Cnfjjai Modar*t9,Consultation Free. EM81D11V8 AT /Vo. 21a, Penang Road. A tew deora from the Eastern and Orlenta Hotel. 6 mth. TEA o V TEA FOR SALE. USEFUL TO PLANTERS, ESTATES, ETC. Large Check Roll Books of *200 leaves.
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