Straits Echo, 12 September 1910

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  • 37 1 Straits Echo 10-PAGE EDITION. DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATE» MALAY STATBS AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 8. 824 Per Annan. PENANG, MONDAY, i2th SEPTEMBER IttlO. Slagle Copy, 10 ceats No. 205.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 1155 1 TIGER BRAND DEMENT. *v 258 N i rz 5T 'b Ss PV IN o S BEST FOR ALL PURPOSES. ME SHANGHAI LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. Hbad Offick— Shanghai, China. CAPITAL, TAELS 1,000,000. (*****0 deposited with the Hongkong jovernment as a special protection for our policy holders. The ONLY company that
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    • 19 1 GUINNESS’S >. u „l TIANQ LEE A Go 4?? Or 'I ’Xn r! <2 /> £AD SOLE AGE MIS BASS’S ALE
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  • 410 2 Official Miwutbs. Minuter of a Meeting of the Munici{>a] Commissioner* held on Friday, the 26th August. 1910. Present. F. J. Hallifax, Esq., President. Quali Beng Kee, Esq. Lim Cheng Teik, Esq. Absent. A. M. Pountney, Esq. I>r. P. V. Locke. J. W. Hallifax. Esq. 1. The Minutes of
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  • 623 2 Says a writer in the Pall Mall Gazette The hi-sexual arrangement which, as the advertiser is given to remark of other matters, has stood the test of time,” is, I read, to go. That, at least, is the prediction of a writer whose name, perhaps, is even
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 83 2 V llow to i ure a Cold Be a* ««refill as you can, you will occasionally take cold, aud alien vou do, j»et a medicine of known reliability, one that has an established reputation and that is certain to effect a i|iiii'L «-ure. Such a medicine is t liamlerlaiu Keuiedv.
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    • 396 2 About Digestion. It is not the quantity of foo<l taken but the amount digested and assimilated that gives strength and vitality to the system. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets invigorate the stomach and liver and enable them to perform their functions. The result is a relish for your food, increased
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    • 1215 2 -GOON J. CLIFFORD-WILKINSON TANSAN MINERAL WATERS, Price $6-75 per case oj 100 Splits. OBTAINABLE AT PENANG. SIEMENS BROTHS’ DYNAMO WORKS, LIMITED. ELECTRIC LIGHT. POWER AND TRACTION, ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS. SIEMENS TANTALUM LAMPS. Substantial Reduction in Prices. LtStJ BEST "J Cont nue to be the Prices Particulars on application to Telegrams
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  • 31 3 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Homkwabd Outward. 4 A,mye 21«t Stept. {*•«<• -J JJeranjM 5tU tXt. JuU» H fc*ira service v HUM KWARD. Outward. PMukm IS Sept. I 29 I CaodM V*
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  • 29 3 Vessels From Agent» Due Goeben Print Eitel Friedrich Assn ye Delta Singapore Colom Im) Colombo Singapore B.M.&Co. B.M. &Co. A.G. Co. A.G.&Co. l l4thjSept loth 21st 24th
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  • 25 3 Vestel* For Ayenta Leave» Gothru Colombo Prim Eitzl B.M. A Co. Sept. Friedrich Singapore Atreayc Singapore Delta Colombo i B.M. Co. A.G. Co. A.G.&Co.
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  • SHIPPING.
    • 117 3 Arcadia Br. s.s., 6,oo3,Barcham, lOfch Sept., Shanghai, 30th Aug., (Jen. —A. G. A Co. Palamcotta, Br. 8.8., 2,208, Macdonald, 11th Sept., Rangoon, Bth Sept., Gen. H. L. A Co. Perak, Br. s.s., 258, Glen Jay, 1 lth Sept., Deli, 10th Sept., Gen. —E. S. Co., Ltd. Ipoh, Br. 8.8.,
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    • 42 3 12th September. Tony Chnan, for Alor Star (Kedah). Palamcotta, for Port. Swettenham aud Singapore. Canton, for Bindings and Teluk Anson. Un Peng, for Pulau Langkawi, Perlis and Setul. Palauan, for Singapore, China and Japan. Flying Dragon, for Port Weld and Taiping.
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    • 302 3 For Alor Star (Kedah) Per Kedah, to. morrow, 11 a.m. Tntng—Per Lion Choo, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Deli—Per Perak, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Batu Bahru—Per Sree Bangka, tomorrow, 1 p.m. Port Swettenham aud Singapore—Per Omapere, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Teluk Anson—Per Carlyle, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Singapore, Hongkong, Amoy A Swatow Per
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  • 242 3 Per P. and O. s.s. Palawan from London, Au}'. 18, due at Penang on 13th Sept.: To I'enang: Messrs. F. B. Ivens and Smith. To Singapore Messrs. W. E. Gibbs, E, Walford, J. W. Gascoyne and T. Fisher. Per I. G. M. s.s. Pr. Kitel Friedrich,
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    • 336 3 P.&0. S.N.G Expected Arrivals and Departure*, Mail Service. Outward. Sept. 21 Aetaj/e connecting with Malwa Oct. o DevanJia <lo. Macedonia Homeward. 1 Kite. Steamer. i Co t with S.S. Due London. Sept. 24 Oct. 8 22 Nov. 5 19 Delta Delhi Aemye Devanha Arcadia Mooltan China India Malwa Macedonia Oct.
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    • 133 3 v BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. ==V5>v 'vr pH KONINKLIJXE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. (ROYtl »UT( H PACKET COMPANY.) For Intended to S\il. Steamer. For freight, passage or particulars apply to HUTTENBACH, LIEBERT Co. Telephone No. 521. Telegrams: EIlttlikb.’ Penang, Agents. THE EASTERN SHIPPING Co., Ltd. The (Jndernoled Steamers w:U be
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    • 400 3 («m IPPIM O'] NORDDtUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LUTS. a I I s f ~a >jw£i£«£~r~sr js.- -»3* to ..«-t-rV* < -a- *stv V 9 **J v« .‘-»7 THE fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg ria Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Algiers, Genoa,
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  • 96 4 Jok tier everybody »nd net ice aJoae. Bmmrmn. Published daily (except Randaye.) AT TNB CRITERION PRESS, LTD., No. 226—232. Beach Street. Penang. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL »84 per annum OUTBTATIONB Poetii** Kxtra. HAIL KDITION (Fuat Free) 5 CABLE ADDRESS Echo —Penang.” Telephone No 343. 5.8.~ A1l buaineae roiuniunioicton*
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  • 474 4 The Government follows a different policy to that avowed by Mr. Traub, who, it may be remembered, says he does not trouble to ascertain if Chinese understand the terms of lxis barring with them, as he uses his brains and expects them to use theirs. We are pleased to
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  • 47 4 The following business in tin has lieeu done to-day:— Penang: Penang Tin Exchange, buy ere, no sellers Leong Fee Co., 10 buyers, no sellers Singapore Straits Trading Co., 100 tons at 79.10 Rangoon rice is quoted here to-dav at $l4l per coy an.
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  • 569 4 The latest alterations to Messrs. Anthony and Anderson’s share quotations are: Consolidated Malay 265. 6d.—2Bs. Inch Kenneth £15 —£16. Kapar Para £lO 10. Linggi 535. 555. 6d. Lumut 25s. —28s. 6d. Padang Java 4s. 3d.—4s. 9d. Seafiekl £7—£7{. Sumatra Para 11s. 9d.—l2s. '3d. Vallambrosa 435. 6d.—455. 9d. Sungei
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  • 849 4 Seven Houses Gutted. At eight o’clock yesterday morning, a big blaze broke out in one of a block of houses in Carnarvon Street, opposite the Campbell Street Market. The houses were largely constructed of wood, and the tire grew and spread too fast for the Brigade
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  • 134 4 Wilson —Lawrence. At the Presbyterian Church in Northam Road on Saturday afternoon the marriage was solemn ised between Mr. James Wilson, Mamiger of Kalumpong .Estate. Perak, and Miss Margaret Jane (Jennie) elder daughter of Mr. A. Lawrence, accountant of Gula Estate, Perak. The Rev. E. Lawson, m.a., officiated.
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  • 235 4 Contributed by a Passenger On September 7tb the s.s. Kedah left Penang for A lor Star, having among her pdssengers a Chettv from Kulim who was being taken to the gaol in Alor Star to undergo a term of eight years’ imprisonment. This prisoner was in eharge
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  • 461 4 Saturday last was a day of jvorlc amongst the Penang Boy Scouts, and very early in the day a keen observer might have seen mysterious movements, on the part of a patrol under the leadership of Scout Balfour Nichol in the vicinity of the Hospital, and lioth
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 327 4 WHEN APPETITE FLAG8 TRY A CHANGE OF DIET OUR WHOLESOME BREAD IS TASTY, NUTRITIOUS AND OF APPETISING APPEARANCE. The Excelsior Bakery,” AT THE PENANG CONFECTIONERY PREMISES, 22A, Leith Street. i THE CRAG HOTEL. SANATORIUM. PENANG HILLS. t As good an Hotel as any in the Straits.” J —Singapore Free Preet-,
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  • TELEGRAMS.
    • 35 5 (Echo Special.) Chmth Kok Pin of Uopetig. Kampar, 12th Sept. —Cheah Kok Pin, a miner of Gopeng, drowned hiniuelf at Kampar on Saturday night. It is believed that his mind was unhinged.
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    • 43 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) DeciMon of the Master». Ijondon, 10th Sept.—The Federation of master cotton spinners at a meeting at Manchester decided upon a lock-out of the entire trade if the operatives will not consent to an arbitration of the dispute.
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    • 20 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) At Port Said. Loudon, 10th Sept. —The Japanese cruiser Ikonia has arrived at Port Said.
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    • 120 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Itinerary. liondon, 10th Sept.—Reuter’s correspondent at Berlin states that the arrangements for the Crown Prince’s tour are at present as follows After leaving Ceylon he will arrive at Bombay on the 14th December. He then travels through India, leaving Calcutta on the 14th February,
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    • 54 5 (Supplied by Renter.) With He*i»r4 to Hie Drowmd London, 10th Septemlier.—The fatalities on the U. S. l>attleship North Dakota include several drowned, whieh was due to the Hooding of the stokehold. This was the only means of preventing a catastrophe as the powder magazine was close
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    • 19 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Resignation of Veni*-lo«. liondon, 10th September—M. Vemzelos has resigned the Presidency of the Cretan Government.
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    • 23 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Seven Killed London, 12th September.—A train from Cherlxmrg was derailed at Bemay. Seven were killed aud fifty injured.
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    • 43 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) <'oriel mb d. London, 12th Sept.—The German Army manoeuvres are concluded. All the observers praise the stamina and training of the men who are working to put the army of the country in a state of unique efficiency.
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    • 74 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Again»! the Ridist ribu!ion Ncliemt* London, 12th Septemlier.—A telegram from Paris states that M. Lancssan, e.\Minister of Marine, in an article protesting against the suggested redistribution of tli*> French Naval forces, contends that in view of the German preparations in the North it was
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    • 19 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Visit Berlin. London, 12th Sept.—The Mayors of Tokio and Osaka have arrived at Berlin.
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    • 50 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Methuen to Assist. Loudon, 12tli Septemlier. Reuter's correspondent at Cape Town states that Lord Methuen, at the request of Messrs. Louis Botha and Johannes Smuts, has agreed to remain in South Africa till April to assist the Government in the New Defence scheme.
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  • 143 5 A correspondent, signing himself Public Spirit,” writes thus to the Malay Mr it: A rumour has !x*en curreut recently tliat the vacancy in the non-official memliership of the Federal Council has lx***n filled, although no official announcement ha yet been made. It is to lie hoped that
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  • 231 5 Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Bancroft have arrived in Kuala Lumpur. Mr. Bancroft joins the Department of Agriculture as Assistant Mvcologist. He obtained a Barbados scholarship in the West Indies in 1905 and proceeded to Cambridge, where he took the Natural Science course, obtaining his B.
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  • 814 5 ORDINARY MEETING, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th. ]‘resent: Bis Excellency the Governor Sir John Anderson His Excellency the Officer Commanding Troop*. Major Gen Stephenson, o o c. The Hou’lde the Act Col. Sec. W Evans. lie Attorney-General F. Heltield. the (’ol. Treasurer W. C. Mictell. th« Col Engineer F. J.
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  • 873 5 First Annual Meeting. The first annual meeting of the United Singapore Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held at the registered offices of the Company, 10, Boat Quay, on Friday morning. Dr. Lim Boon Keng presided, and there were also r present the Hon. Tan Jiak Kim, Messrs.
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  • 814 5 Statutory Meeting of the Company. The first ordinary general (statutory) I meeting of the Bukit Timah Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held at Singapore at noon ion Friday. Mr. Marsot, who occupied the chair, said —I have been asked to take the chair in the absence of
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  • 327 5 The annual statistics issued in relation to the production, consumption, stocks and prices of rubber, have just been published by the firm of Hecht, and are summarised by the Frankfurter Zeituny. i According to the figures, which relate to the year ended with June 30, 1910, the f
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  • 170 5 Arrived. Per s.s. Dunera, lltli Sept., from Singapore Mr. and Mrs. Batton West and child, Mr. and Mrs. H. Coleaux, Messrs. J. W. and W. G. Henderson, Seigh, R. Bogeti, K. C. Ann, Hajee T. Abba and Hajee Omee Abdulla Per s.s. PalaineoUa 11th Sept., from Rangoon Messrs. G.
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  • 32 5 To-day. 9th Day of 8th Moon. Ladies' Rifle Shooting. Town Band, Esplanade, ij to 7 p.m. To-morko w. lOtli Day of 8th Moon. Town Band, Golf Club, t> to 7 p.m.
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  • 18 5 First (Quarter Sept. 12th O Full Moon 19th Last Quarter 26th O New’ Moon Oct. 3rd
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 12 5 Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure for all internal complaint*, dysentery, coughs, colds etc.
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    • 37 5 (Jonosnn brings about satisfactory results > without the aid of anv local treatment and is the latest and most scientific Remedy and far superior to combinations of plain Sandalwood oil. Copaiba, etc. At all chemists i and dealers.
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    • 43 5 According to all account» we have the assurance that (ionosan is one of the most valuable discoveries of modem pharmacology and is far ahead of all preparations of Copaiba, Cubebs, etc. It is the safest and most successful. At all Chemists and Dealers.
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    • 132 5 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO LTD. Head Okmok SINGAPORE. Ashii:m«| Endow men tin All Korins. IJ HKItAli POLICIES. LOW KATES Financial Ajcnt* far Venanq. BEHN, MEYER A CO., LTD. General Ilepretenfative for Penang. HORACE B. JOSEPH. Local Office: —c/o Behn, Meyek Co., Ltd. RAHMAN HYDRAULIC TIN LIMITED. No ire
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  • 113 6 The following ia taken from the Java Bode Gentleman, Scotchman, (rubber planter in good poaition in Selangor, F.M.S. and Bioring in the beat society) is desirous of corresponding with a lady (Hollander) with a view to immediate marriage. Applicant must be young, healthy, accomplished and be able to control
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  • 132 6 The following unclaimed letters etc. are lying at the General Post Office, Penang:— Letter». Allen, C. H. Law, J. Bell, J. B. Lindner, A. L. Cambridge, Mrs. R. Murphy, Jus. Becker, P. Parker, A. V. Brown, B. Robbins, F. Caplau, G. Rodgers, Jno. Cobb, R. G. H. Scott,
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  • 130 6 September, 1910. j. H.W. L.W. HW. L.W. A.M. A.M. P.M. P.M. 13th 5.39, 11.57, 6.15, Nil. 14th 6.59, 12.33, 7.48, 2.07 15th 8.35, 2.56, 9.17, 3.38 16th 9.54, 4.01, 10.09, 4.18 17th 10.23, 4.36, 10.48, 5.01 18th 11.09, 5.19, 11.30, 5.40 19th 11.50, 5.53, Nil. 6.21
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  • 117 6 Penang, 12th September. By courtesy of the Chartered Bank. London, Demand Bank 2/4 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 3 Credit 2/4,» 3 Documentary.. 2/4-,* Calcutta, Demand Bank its. 1741 3 days’sight Private 176 Bombay, Demand Banh 1742 Moulmein, Demand Bank 174 3 days’sight Private 1764 Madras, Demand Bank 174$
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  • 187 6 Gold Leaf $64.60 Black Pepper ...no stock White Pepper 25 sales Trang Pepper 17} sellers Cloves 66.— nom. Mace 86.— nom. Pickings 77 —buyers Nutmegs 110 s. 18 —buyers No. 1 7.10 sales Sugar < 2 7. sales (.Basket 5.20 nom. Tapioca Flour 1.75 nom. Copra (mixed) 10.50 buyers
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  • 185 6 Penang, 12th September, 1910. Bee? ctg Soup p?r catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 55 Feet I-» Heart 30 Liver per catty 35 Pork— Pork |>er catty 32 Pig’s Head... 20 Feet 24 Tongue 32
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  • 1597 6 ®*J Number of 55 a Capital. Shares > Dividends. Name. C issued. p S a* *g M ca uo 19^ 7 1910 RUBBER—DOLLAR SHARES. j inoooo 1 75 600 2 i ¥l Ayer Knuing Rubber Estate, Ltd. 80 cts 90ct«. 5 Jomn 2 1 100 40 1 Bal owni
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 55 6 When an old codger shivers and shakes, As he hears the wild winter winds roar. The ancient mistake he continues to make, And swallows hot rum in galore; Till some friend like an angel of light. Introduces a solace more sure, He soothes his old throttle by bringing a bottle
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    • 31 6 ticnOftttti provokes neither discomfort, complications, nor 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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    • 85 6 For all internal complaint», dysentery, coughs, colds, etc., take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. HOQAN HOGAN, 56, BEACH STREET. AUCTIONEERS, VALUATORS AND ESTATE AGENTS. Adoancee mads on Vaiuot on Jt nett proceeds guaranteed \eithin 7 dags after tale For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. The 8. s. Olevfalloc,k. Captain J. Mason,
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  • 724 7 A document of extra-ordiuarv human interest is the annual report of the Medical Officer of .Education, which has just been published bv the London County Council,” writes the Chronicle. Last year for the first time the new provision for the medical inspection of school-children l>ecame ojierative. This
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  • 153 7 The Evening Standard calls attention to the “Urge number of tine Scottish moors which have been secured bv Americans,’’ citing the names of Mr. Cadwalader, Mr. W. Ogden, Mr. VVhiteridge, and Mr. Percy Chubb, all of New York. Tim leads 0.5.” in Punch to
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 1433 7 IXBXJRiLX CBS, THE LONDON ASSUR ANCt UIWI' ii R AT ION. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER A.D. 1720. undersigned, having been appointed A Agents for the alx>ve Corporation, are now prepared to accept MARINE and FIRE risks at current rates. PATERSON. 8IMONS A Oo. Ltd. l2o Commercial Union Atturance Company. Ltd.
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    • 32 7 A Danger Avoided There is no danger from blood poison resulting from a wound when Chamberlain's Pain Balm is applied. It is an autiseptie liniment. lor sale by all JHsjieubariea and Dealers.
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 992 8 W. MANSON, American DentUt, cate of Ur. Allen A Cv, t Pka U.SJL. C trees Modem*, Ccisuttaiioa Free. MiDiri’iv \o, 2/a, Penang Hoad* tc» doors tie* lb* Easter* aai Martil Ustsl. A albs ttUKRELL a Co.*8 BOILED A RAW UNSEED OILS, SNOW WHITE ZINC, PAINT8 A TURPENTINE. TO BB HAD
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  • 899 9 A Remarkable Indictment. What effect the appointment of Viscount Terauehi as new Resident-General is having on the officials in Korea is graphically told hv the Seoul correspondent of the Yorodzn. It lias lieen generally 1 relieved that the advent of General Terauehi in Seoul would |m>
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  • 1442 9 [By R. O. Winstedt in the Malay Mail. The king of kings, descendant of Alexander, lord of the Burning Mountain, Sultan of the Golden River, had a skirt of silk, that would stretch as wide as earth and fold as small as a finger-nail; a shield of the
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  • 1039 9 DISPUTE ARISING OUT OF TREATY INTER PRETA TION. Outline ok the Troubles. The Newfoundland Fishery Dispute with the United States arose out of the interpretation of the Treaty of 1818, under which the Americans established tin* right to fish ahmg whit is known as the French Shore, aud
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  • 1337 9 Do You Remember This? What an exhilarating sensation is the journey home by tlie boat train when one lias been absent for some time Each day the boat trains run, and each such train is full of human stories if we could but read
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  • 1005 9 A contemporary once described James Hinton, one of the most incisive thinkers of the last century as an abstract idea uutidily expressed.” But to those who knew him his carelessness of appearances only emphasised his absorption in a whole-1 hearted devotion to some noble object, in comparison w ith
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  • 373 9 i A case of unusual interest was decided by Mr. Justice Braddell at the last sitting of the Supreme Court at Taiping. It was a suit brought by Mr. Nannameab, of Loch man Co., against Dr. Jacques 'to show cause why he should not be regis*
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 56 9 Get It To-day. Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets ;ire just what you need when you have no appetite, feel dull after eating and wake up with a i»ad taste in your mouth. They will improve your appetite, cleanse and invigorat vour stomach and give you a relish your food. For
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    • 68 9 Accidents Will Happen i i tbe Best Regulated Families. The average home is frequently in need of a good liniment, as accidents will happen and slight ailments appear when least expected. For a cut or bruise, a bum or scald, Chamberlain’s Pain Balm 8 excellent. It is also good for
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  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 1109 10 have just «ported a New Essence, 0UNG4 TAJOX MAMBANG, Price $1-25 per bottle. A very delicate and sweet essence. KOH COMPANY, 8H Sc 90, Bra* Ba*ah Road, Singapore Sole Importer und Agent*. MY FRIENDS THE SAVAGES” BT SIGNOR 6 B. CERRUTI, PRICE $2-50 TUB CRITERION PRESS, LTD. 22S ft 230
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