Straits Echo, 17 June 1910

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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, FRIDAY, 17th JUNE, 1910. Slagle Copy, 10 cents. No. 134.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      932 1 TIANQ LEG A 00. BASS’S ALE. 0? ca s a mois session SOLE AOE\TS. THE SHANGHAI LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. Hkad Office—Shanghai, China. CAPITAL, TAELS 1,000,000. 1200 000 deposited with the Hongkong Government as a special protection for oar policy holders The ONLY company that has this deposit. The Company
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      25 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR FAST. M MQddJN r: I o C'i 3 > 1 /> r>> -b 'f foKTC^l^^ TIANQ LEE A Co., Sole Aiua.
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    The Unrest in China.
    1022 2 Telegrams reaching London would appear to indicate that there is much unrest and disaffection in different parts of China, particularly in the region of the Yangtsze Valley. It does not follow that these movements are concerted, but the situation is sufficiently serious to arrest attention and
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      90 2 How to Wa- d Off 014 Age. The most successful way of warding off the approach of old age is to maintain a vigorous digestion. This can be done bv eating only food suited to your age and occuI »ation, and when any disorder of the stomach appears take a'
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      516 2 Cough! cough! with eyelids heavy and worn, Cough! cough! cough! from dewy eve till morn, A hollow cough and an aching head, Got a belief that they’ll soon be dead And so they will if they don’t look out; Influenza is knocking about; Rush to the chemist, and there procure
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      2651 2 The Subscription List will open on Wednesday, the 15th day of June, 1910, and close on or before Wednesday, the 22nd day of June, at 4 o clock. t No underwriting Commission has been or will be paid. THE KEDAH RUBBER COMPANY, LTD. (Incorporated under the Companies Ordinance 1889.) CAPITAL
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    NAILS DUE.
    15 3 China (Am*) •••I?l h JUn China (P. E. Friedrich German (Luetzotc) English (Delhi)
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    P.& O. SAILINGS.
    35 3 Mall S:r*lc' Homeward IUTWARD «n Jrngm fl#* l)rlhi M June. I A**«ye W Jj*»Atmye 13 July. Arcadia J Extra Service. OUTWA.U HU “fJ' A Java Ul J*»* B'?"!*' /Su Omlt» I S>mU
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    VESSELS EXPECTED
    39 3 Vemsela From Aye nt a Due Aaaoye I Smgapore I A.G. Co. 18tliJune Brae mar 'Glasgow S.B.&Co. ,23rd Prim Eiteli Friedrich Singapore B.M. Co. 22nd Lueteoic Colombo B.M. Co. 23rd Delhi Colombo 1 'A.G. Co. 29th 1
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    SAILINGS
    29 3 Vessels For Agents Leaves Assays Colombo A.G. Co. June. Braemar Singapore S.B.&Co. Prim Eitel Friedrich Colombo B.M. Co. Luetz&ic Delhi Singapore B.M. Co. Singapore A.G. A Co. 1-
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  • SHIPPING.
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      ARRIVALS.
      115 3 Pin Seng, Br. s.b., 378, Davidion, 16th June, Singapore, 14th June, Gen. E. S. Co., Ltd. Mcrkus, Dut. 5.8., 335, Gotz, 16th June, Acheen, 15th June, Gen.—H. L. A Co. Carlyle, Br. 8.8., 234, Treweeke, 16th June, Tehik Anson, 15th June, Gen.—Kwong On. Jin Ho, Br. s.s., 111, Eades,
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      DEPARTURES.
      45 3 17th Junk. Kedah, for A lor Star (Kedah). Mary Austin, for Trang. Fin Seng, for Port Swettenliani arid Singapore. Carlyle, for Teluk Anson. Un Feng, for Pulau Langkawi, Petlis and Setul. Flying Dragon, for Port Weld and Taiping. Johann \e, for Singapore and Hongkong.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      125 3 For Cevlon, Australasia, India, Add, Mauritius, Egypt and via Brindisi, for Europe, etc.—Per Attgaye, to-morrow, 6 a.m. Rangoon and Calcutta —Per Fnltahi to-morrow, 11 a.tu. Alor Star (Kedah) —Per ToriQ Chuan, to-morrow, 11 a.m. Rangoon—Per Tong Hong to-morrow, 11 a.m. Deli and Langsa—Per Merkug, to-morrow, 1 i*. in.
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    389 3 Per I. G. M. 8.8. Luetxow, from Europe, due at Penang on 23rd June To Penang Mr. B. Barendsen and family. To Singapore Messrs. P. Goldstucker, B. Wirtz, F. van Dinter, Mr. and Mrs. P. van Leeuwen Boomkamp, Mrs. H. Bruhu, Miss L. E. Nichols, Mrs.
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      1037 3 (9 HI P P I N O.) NORDDtUTSCttbRJXOYD, BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN KAIL USE. r iLf^£^ s,t r*; Ei> -^f~: 't HE fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Algiers, Genoa, Naples, (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vice v erf
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    The Straits Echo.
    97 4 Justice sati.Ae* everybody and justice alone.— Emtrton Published daily (except Sundays.) AT TUB CRITERION PRESS, LTD., No 226 232. Beach Street, Penang. PIICE: DAILY LOCAL $24 per annum OUTBTATIONB Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Piet Free) 9'5 CABLE ADDRESS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No 343 I tf.B. —All business communications
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    THE CANTON OPIUM MONOPOLY.
    757 4 > One of our Singapore contemporaries does not understand the ins and outs of the l>other about the Canton opium monopoly, of which Reuter is now telling us. We have not,” it says, a sufficiency of reliable information to justify us in saying whether the re-grant
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    85 4 The following business in tin has been done to-day:— Penang: i Penang Tin Exchange, 1 <> 7 o 7 j > buyers, no sellers Eastern Smelting Co., g() r nr> buyers, no sellers Straits Trailing Co., 50 tons at 74.25 Singapore: Straits Trading Co., 75
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    Rubber Shares.
    48 4 Messrs. Anthony and A,ndersou’s late* alterations:— Alor Pongsu 355. —40 s. Chersonese 4s. 3d. —ss. 6d. Highlands 6A —=£6j. Ledbury 45s. —555. Luimit 325. 6d. —355. Padang Jawa 4s.—7s. Merlimau 7s.—7s. 9d. Rubber Estates of Krian 4s. 3d.—ss. tk S. S. Bertam Bs. 9s. Vallambrosa 52s.—545.
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    P. C. C.
    291 4 P C. C. Lawn Tennis Tournament. Entries close Saturday, July 2, at 7 p.m. Play commences Monday, July 11, 1910. Entry fee, $1 for each player for each event. Ladies’ Double Handicap Entries free. Events 1. -Championship. 2. Single Handicap. 3. Double Handicap. 4. —Mixed Double Handicap. 5. —Ladies’ Double
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      BRIDGE PROBLEM.
      155 4 To Til K KdIIOR OP THE STRAITB ECHO Dear Sir, The intention of the problem being that each hand should be played for all it is worth one may safely assume that the solution published in your issue of the 16th was not intended to be taken seriously.
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      A LAUDABLE GIFT AND A RECOMMENDABLE APPEAL.
      364 4 To the Editor op the Straits Ecuo. Sir,—Will you lie good enough to allow me some space in your valuable paper to draw attention to the Hongkong University, now in process of construction We have all of us read much about it already,
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      OUR PROBLEM A “CHESTNUT.”
      261 4 To the Editor op the Str/ its Echo. Dear Sir, It may interest some of your readers t* know that the Bridge problem printed in your issue of 14th instant is a well-known teazer and enjoys the reputation of l>ein<j one of the most difficult six
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Bankruptcy Court.
      30 4 (Echo Special.) ■A- Discharge Singapore, 1 7th June \t Foster, the contractor, has l**,* discharge in bankruptcy which l ed for three month» 1 h WM a a
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      The Produce Market
      28 4 (Echo Special.) Pt'lipn- and Copra. Singapore, 17th June.—Following day s market prices: 1DR are toSundried Copra $97. M.xed ...J9.'20 Black Pepper Sl3:w' 1 White 0.
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      Fraser and Co’s Report.
      34 4 [Echo Special.) Market Quiet. Singapore, 17th June.-Messrs. Fr«, and to. s report stales that ruhher ha dropped the market is extreme!, JJ In mining nothing is recorded. Ind«S are quieter.
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      The Kaiser.
      46 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Inable to Alton) MamiMitrpA London, 17th June.—The h'aiser is sufferm £> from a discharge in the knee-joint, and was unable to attend tlTe manoeuvres It was announced yesterday that his .general health is in no way affected. The news has depressed consols.
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      Jeffries-Johnson. Fight.
      34 4 Jeffries- Johnson. Fight. (Supplied by Under.) Priihihib d. London, 17th June.—Tin* Governor of California has prohibited the proposed fight between Jim Jeffries and Jack Johnson which was to have taken place at San Francisco.
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      Chinchan-Aigun Railway.
      91 4 (Supplied by Under.) Grey Explains Hritain'g Policy. London, 16th June. In answer to a complaint in the House of Commons that the tendency of the Government was to support Russian and Japanese interests in China rather than British commercial interests, Sir Edward Grey, Foreign Secretary said that in
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      Cretan Politics.
      69 4 (Supplied by Rader.) Austro German 4negations Inrorrwt. London, lfith June. Sir Edward (ire*. Foreign Secretary, replying to questions in the House of Commons, said that it was less possible than ever for the Pnwprs t*> sanction the annexation of Crete hv Greer**. He declared that the allegations in
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      Canton Opium Monopoly.
      223 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) 1 fleet on Irdian llcvnmc London, 16th June. Tin* Calcutta merchants complain of the Canton OpL® Monopoly in the same way that the Run T merchants did. The prices have fallen heavij and there is a crisis in the money mar e It is
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      The Constitutional Crisis.
      40 5 (Supplied by Renter.) Radical Opinion. Ixmdon, 17th June.—The Rt. Hon. Sir Charles Dilke presided at a meeting of advanced Helical» which expressed grave misgivings a* to the proposed party conference. The meeting, however, postponed action pending developments.
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      Royal Ascot.
      65 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Hold Cup Result. London, 17th June.—Following was the result of the race for the Ascot Gold Cup, of the value of .£3,380 which was run over the 2\ mile course at Aseot yesterday. Bavardo 1 Seasick II 2 Bachelor’s Double 3 S.P. 7 to 4
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      398 4 WHERE TO SPEND WEEK ENDS. In Ihe Charming Climate and Amidst the Lovely Scenery of I POH. A VALLEY NESTLING IN TEE HILLS.” The GRAND HOTEL is renowned for the excellence of its Cuisine and the Comfort of its appointments. PORTER MEETS ALL TRAINS. TERMS EXCEPTIONALLY MODERATE. Tblkgkams: CREET, IPOH.
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      48 4 Neuralgia and Sciatica Cured TCie great pain relieving power of Cham berlain s Pain Balm has been the surprise and delight of many sufferers from neuralgia and sciatica. The excruciating pains characteristic of these diseases are quickly allayed by this liniment. For sale bv all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      45 4 (.onosjin like other preparations ofa Copiha and Sandalwood oil does not affect the kidneys or disturb the stomach and is well l j ttie patient even after treatment. Trials bv the Medical Profession solicited. Samples free on application to any of the chief Penang Chemists.
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    Plucky Ipoh Lady.
    725 5 Miss Ada Jackson of Ipoh pluckily captured a burglar who broke into her house last Tuesday. This is the Times of Malaya's account of the burglary From the account we have received, it seems that, Mr. Jackson lieing awav from home, Mrs. Jackson and her two daughters
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    New Rubber Companies.
    585 5 Kuala Sawah. and Taropin Rubber Corporation. The Kuala Sawah Rubber companv is being formed with a capital of $300,000 in $1 shares to acquire 1,388 acres of land in the neighliourhood of Seremlian, of which 180 acres is planted with mblier. Of the total 10 acres is
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    Belgian View of Rubber.
    188 5 A rublier specialist. Mr. Grisar, who lately visited the F.M.8., has told his experiences to the representative of a newspaper at Antwerp. In his opinion, rublier cultivation has a bright future liefore it notwithstanding over-speculation. One disadvantage, however, attending the open-ing-up of new estates in 'the
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    Kelantan Rubber Flotation.
    174 5 Says the Kelantan correspondent of the St nit* Time*: It is understood that the flotation of Mr. Mels Stoltz's estate at Kuala Nal has lieen successful, and that a company has lteen found at home to take over the property. It is believed that Mr. K. W.
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    Taiping Brevities.
    624 5 (From Our Otrn Correspondent.) s Taiping, 14th June. About one of the oldest landmarks in j Taiping is shortly to d'sappear, viz., the j house which was Colonel Walker’s home for over a quarter of a century. It is situated next to the Residency and on account of
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    Hongkong Bank.
    221 5 As we know to our cost trade in the Far East was extremely bad last year, and it is, therefore, not surprising to learn from the Hanker* Gazette that our leading bank, the Hongkong and Shanghai, exjierienced a diminution in its business, says the S. C. Morning Post.
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    Chinese Labour Bureau.
    130 5 4 n Imh Undertaking. Mr. Walter Jackson, the well-known Ipoh miner, returned from his trip to China on Wednesday looking very fit. says the T.O.M. Mr. Jackson visited Hongkong, Swatow, Amoy, Canton and Shanghai, and tells us that he has made arrangements for securing Chinese coolies for
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    Our London Letter.
    1133 5 (From Our Otm Correspondent.) London, May 27. A Disappointment. Up to the time of writing the long looked for and written about Halley's Comet has lieen a distinct disappointment as a spectacular object in our heaven; except in a few places it has not been oliserved clearly,
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    Penang Exports.
    342 5 For fortnight ended June 15 5 United U. 8. The Kingd om. America. Continent 1 Tin 600 tons. 200 tons. 80 tons 5 f Flour 150 Tapioca -j Flake 50 10 (.Pearl 50 45 I (White.. 15 Pepper BUck 25 Copra 201 On Sunday next divine service will
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    The Annoying Cough.
    47 5 Your cough annoy» you. Keep on hacking and tearing the delicate membranes of I your throat if you want to l>e annoyed. But if you want relief, want to lie cured, take I Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. For sale bv all Dispensaries and Dealer»* I
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    Passengers.
    176 5 Arrived. Per 8.8. Thotujtra, 15th June, from SingaK>re Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Smith and infant, essrs. S. F. Bennett, S. H. Judah, E. Haas, A. G. Robins, Tan Tiahk, Ed. Holl loway, J. C. Holmberg and J. B. Pestana. From Port Swettenliam Brother Ariean and Miss Stverthff. Per
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    FIXRURES.
    71 5 To- DAT. 11th Day of sth Moon. Town Band, Esplanade, 6 to 7 p.m. 1 Golf Club Ladies’ Monthly Medal. 1 Golf Club Tennis Ties. 1 Penang Impressionists' At Home,’’ EnI gineers’ Institute, 4-30 p.m To-morrow. 12th Day of sth Moon. Penang Impressionists' At Home,” Engineers’ Institue. 9 a.m.
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
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      12 5 Wood*’ Great Peppermint Cure for adl internal complaint*», dysentery, coughs, colds etc.
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      38 5 Dr. Boss of Strassbuiv introduced («Min* Din in the treatment of the most painful of diseases to which mankind is liable. It is better, safer and more effective than other preparations of Copaiba, Cubebs or plain Sandalwood oil.
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      564 5 To-day’s Advertisements. For Singapore, Hongkong, Swat** and Amoy. The 8. 8. Hnmj Moh, Captain R. 8. Bain bridge, is expected to arrive here on Sundaj, the 19th instant, and will leave for the above port» on Tuesday, the 21st inat., at 3 p.m. For freight or passage apply to KOE
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    The Jebong Cooly Case.
    771 6 His Highness Baja Chulan on June 14 delivered, in the above case, the following Judgment. I am of opinion that the charge has not been made out. Pichimuthu, the Ist witness for prosecution, appears to be reluctant and hostile. The medical evidence throws little light on
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    EXCHANGE.
    125 6 Penang, I7th June. By courtesy of the Chartered Bank. London, Demand Bank 2/4*^ 4 months* sight Bank 2/4 4 ?J 3 Credit 2/4 r 3 Documentary.. 2/4$ Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 175 j 3 days’ sight Private 177 Bombay, Demand Bank 1751 Moulmein, Demand Bank 175 3 days’ sight
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    PRODUCE.
    195 6 Gold Leaf $64.60 Black Pepper ...no stock White Pepper 24.90 sates Trang Pepper 17. —sellers Cloves 66. Mace 80. nom. Pickings 74. —sellers Nutmegs 110 s. 18.— r No. 1 7.00 sales Sugar < 2 no stock (.Basket 5.00 sales Tapioca Flour I.9o sellers Copra (mixed) 9.25 buyers Tahbun
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    MARKET PRICES.
    166 6 Penang, 17th June, 1910. Beef cts. Soup v ?r l4 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 Poek— Pork per cutty 32 Picr’f^Uoad! Feet 20 Tongue- J, MtTTTON 3>J
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    SHARES.
    1496 6 SI fa Capita. 1909 1905 1910 1909 1909 1910 1906 150 000 200,000 750,000 550,000 8 300,000 600.000 650.000 1906 1910 1909 1909 1909 1910 1904 1905 ri5.700.000 8 390, J9O 9 200,000 8 400,000 500.000 3 205.000 3 100,000 3 500,000 1903 1909 3 425,000 3 200,000 1909
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      49 6 Far Eastern Representatives. His Imperial Highness Prince Fushimi, who represented the Emperor of Japan, rode on horseback with the group of Kings and Princes in the Funeral procession through London on 20th Maj. His Royal Highness j Prince Bovaradej, who represented the King of Siam, was also mounted. His
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      45 6 Something for the Children The purity of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has long been an established fact. Give it to the little ones. It contains no opium or other harmful drug and will cure their coughs, colds and croup. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      63 6 NOTICE TAMIL IMMIGRATION FUND ENACTMENT, 1808 Employers of Tamil labour are hereby reminded that returns under the above Enactment for the preceding quarter must be sent to the office of the Superintendent of Immigrants, F nang, during the months of April, July, October and January. Forms for the return will
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    Rubber Romances.
    679 7  -  BY JOHN W. LETHABY. The Robber Fortones Syndicate. IJohn K. Bell was an American optimist, with a rubber neck and an elastic conscience. He had been dreaming rubber ever since the stress of competition in the dry goods line in Boston. Mass., had thrown him up on the
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    Tide Table for Penang.
    103 7 June, 1910 I>ate H.W. L.W. H.W. L.W. A.M. A. If. P.M. P.M. 17th 7.48, 2.03, 8.18, 2.33 18th 8.48, 2.01, 9.15, 3.30 19th 9.41, 3.47, 9.53, 3.59 20th 10.06, 4.18, 10.29, 4.41 21st 10.50, 5.00, 11.11,- 5.21 22nd 11.32, 5.42, 11.51, 6.01 23rd Nil. 6.14, 12.10,
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      1483 7 Commercial Union Assurance Company. Ltd. GUARANTEE DEPARTMENT. The Bonds of this Company are accepted by the Board of Trade, Colonial Office, Ixical Government Board, Post Office, Customs, Commissioners of Inland Revenue, National Debt, and the various divisions of the High Court of J ustice. For particulars, apply to A. A.
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      13 7 For all internal complaints, dysentery coughs, colds, etc., take Woods* Great Peppermint Cure.
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      856 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late oj Dr Allen A Cu., Pha U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. ft MIDI AT /Vo. 2ta, Penang Road t few dcors from the Eastern tad Orients Hotel, 6 mthc TEA *9 V TEA SOLE AGENTS FOB PENANG, PATERSON, SIMONS Co., Ltd. M! THE India Rubber
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