Straits Echo, 6 December 1910

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    38 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE: OF EVENTS, CIRCIILA! UNO THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED AULAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 8- $24 Per Annum i i£f ANC, T11ES1MY, Oth DEliEMBEK, 1»10. Single Copy, 10 ccolj. No. 278.
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      1377 1 FROM equator to polar regions HitsUB DOGS HEAD GUINNESS THE STOUT YOU’RE USED TO OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE IN QUARTS, PINTS AND NIPS. f— A 'i'lANG IjKE A Co., Sole Ayenl. 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
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      5 1 Titng Lee Co, Sole Agents.
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    The Eastern Telegraph Company, Ltd.
    885 2 The seventy -seventh ordinary general meeting of the above company was held on 9th Nor., at Elertm House, London. Sir John Wolfe Barry, a. c. who presid<*d, 1 stated in the course of hi» remarks Ihe gross revenue for the half-year under review amounted in
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    Chinese Navy and Oil Fuel.
    153 2 Iu one of their lutest Navy orders, the Chiuese Government gave instructions that the truiuiug vessel now being constructed at Barrow should Is» fitted with oil fuel burners. following the lead of other nations in introducing oil into their Navies. Some time ago the Italian
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    Tide Table for Penang.
    166 2 December, 1910. H.W. L.W. H.W. L.W. J>ate. AM a.m. p.m. p.m. 6th 2.18, 8.26, 2.36, 8.44 7th 2.54, 9.05, 3.14, 9.23 Bth 3.37, 9.49, 4.01, 10.08 9th 4.26, 10.40, 4.54, 11.09 10th 5.24. 11.41, 5.57, 12.12 11th 6.30, 12.48, 7.06, 1.24 12th 7.42, 1.58, 8.14, 2.30
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      33 2 (.oil MW* provokes neither discomfort, eoili plications, uor nausea. It is the happiest scientific combination of best East Indian Stunlalwood oil and Kawa Kama Bottles Ot 40 capsules at all chemists and dealer*.
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      333 2 Pneumonia P evented. The greatest danger from influenza is of its resulting in pneumonia. This can be obviated by using Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, as it not only cures influenza, but counteracts any tendency of the disease towards pneumonia. For sale by all Dis- pensaries and Dealers. CHAPOTEAUT’B HUo/ NO TASTE
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      1474 2 1810 1910 Win. SIMONS Co., Ltd. ENGINEERS, SHIPBUILDERS and DREDGE CONSTRUCTORS. RENFREW SCOTLAND. GOLD and TIN DREDGERS for ALLUVIAL MINING. BUCKET and SUCTION DREDGERS to deal with all kinds of Stratas and Overburdens a Speciality. WAKTTE3D. CLERKS (only Chinese need apply). Two with a sound knowledge of English and the
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    MAILS DUE
    12 3 China (Lutiow) **«th 'Jennas Goeben English Devanha China (Himalaya' 17th
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    32 3 Vessels From 1 i Agents Due Lutzo»e 1 Singapore B.M.ACo. 6th Dec. Goeben Colombo B.M.&Co. 8th Benvorlich Londou S.B.&Co. 10th Devanha Colombo A.G.&Co. 14th Himalaya Singapore A.G.ACo. 1 1 17th
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    SAILINGS.
    26 3 Vessels For Age nt s Leaves Lutzoic Colombo B.M. Co. I>oc, Goeben j Singapore Bencorlirh Singapore Devanha Singapore B.M. Co. S.B.&Co. S.B.&Co. Himalaya 'Colombo A.G.&Co.
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  • SHIPPING.
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      ARRIVALS.
      62 3 Avagyee, Br. s.s., 247, Lyons, 6th Dec., Teluk Anson, sth Dec., (Jen. —E. SL Co., Ltd. Ban Whatt Soon, Br. s.s., 199, Milne, 6th Dec*., Langkat, sth Dec., (Jen E. S. Co., Ltd. Malaya, Ger. s.s., 348, Peters, 6th Deo., Deli, sth Dee., Gen —-B. M. 00. Corn, Dut.
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      DEPARTURES.
      72 3 6th December. Jin Ho, for Pangkalan Brandan. Perak, for Deli. Lian Choo, for Batu Bahra. Han Whatt Soon, for Langkat. Carlyle, for Teluk Anson. Omapere, for Port Swettenhain and Singapore. Coen, for Singapore. Atjeh, for Langsa, T. Semawe, Segli, Pulo Weh and Olehleh. Lai Sang, for Singapore and Ilongkong.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      277 3 For Yen—Per Jit Seng, to-morrow, 7 a.m. Alor Star (Kedali) —Per Tong Chuan, to-morrow, 9 a.m. Trang and Pang Nga—Per Deli, tomorrow, 1 p.m. Tongkali—Per Rotorua, to-morrow, 1 p.m. B.itu Bahra— Per Packing, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Teluk Anson—Per Aoagyee, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Singapore, China Japan—Per Ooeben, to-morrow, 5
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    358 3 Per P. and O. s.s. SuncUx, from London, duo at Penang on 8(h Dtrc To I’eian: Mrs. Lloyd and child, Miss McKenzie, Messrs. T. Maxall, H. Easter and W. K. Rol>ertson. To Singapore Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. J. Lavid, Mrs. J.
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      305 3 P.&0. S.N.G Exported rrivalN and Dcp«rtorM Mail Service Outward. Dec. 14 Drvanha connecting with China 28 Dtlm do. Mantua 1P11 Jan. 12 Delhi do. Malum 2d Arcadia do. Macedonia Feb. 9 Attsuye do. India Homeward. THROUGH MAIL STEAMER s.s. Marmora Mar. 24. (Calling at Bombay.) FARES BY MAIL STE4MERS. 1st
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      416 3 v V j; .-J V' Fob BRITISH INDIA 4 STEAM NAYICATION CO., LTD, Intended to Sait.. Steameb. Slnjjipi|r e (Tli roe times a week). Port Swettenham and SI gapoir (Twice a week). Thur. 8th Dec., 4 p.m. Sat. 10th Dec., 4 p.m. Sun. 11th Dec., 4 p.m. Thu 15th D<
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      519 3 H I PPiNO.V NOKDDfcIITSCIiBR LLOYD, IiRKMLN. mPBBTrtT, GEEMAN HAIL LINE. vi k v Vt' THE fast anti well-known mail steamers of this Company sailfortnightlyfrom Bremen rta Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Algiers, Genoa., Naples (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandra and vice verso), Port Said, Suez. Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtau
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    The Straits Echo.
    105 4 Jn< tic RJMlrfle* fvfrynnly ami Jn*»ic*> alow. a Ciibliahed «Jailjr (except Sundays.) XT THI CHITI RION PRESS LTD., Ni» *2.6 232, Rfnpli Pmnni'. r i k. DA 11<T iXHJA l< ff 4 per annum OOTSTATIONS Postmre Kxtra. MAIL KDITIOK (Piet Free) *5 CAKI.K AIIIIRKSH Echo —Penang IVlaj
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    LAST NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT.
    1505 4 Last night the Penang Cricket -Club presented something of the appearance of the House of Lords when a Radical Bill is up from the Commons. The backwoodsmen aud the boy scouts were mobilized. Fellows who pay their monthly subscription aud never go near the place except on
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    72 4 The following business in tin lias l»een done to-day Penang: Penang Tin Exchange, on buyers, no sellers Straits Trading Co., 50 tons at 85.42] Singapore Straits Trading Co., 75 85.37 h Total 125 tons. Tin is quoted in London to-day at =£l7o 17s. 6d. cash
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    Rubber Shares.
    41 4 The latest alterations to Messrs. Anthony and Auderson’s share list are: Anglo-Malay 225. 9d.—245. Chersonese 3s. 6d. —4s. Liuggi 45s 9d.—4Bs. 3d. London Asiatic l s. 3d. —13s. Pataling 58s. 9d —625. 6d. Yal d’Or 2s. Id. —2s. 3d.
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    Penang Cricket Club.
    54 4 A special general meeting of the memliers of the P.C.C. was held in the Pavilion last night, to discuss the Club’s subscription to the Band Fund. As the proceedings are fairly fully narrated in the editorial effort, need I bother to w r rite out my report
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    St. George’s Church.
    306 4 10 a.ui. Daily —Matins. 5.30 p.m. To-morrow—Evensong and Sermon. 6.15 p.m. —Choir Practice. The Rahman Hydraulic output for Novemlier was 500 piculs, and the Rahman Tin Co. 271 piculs, although the mill on the latter was shut down for 14 days for repairs to the Ropeway. The
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    Municipal Election.
    502 4 Who Will Win The Candidates —Mr. Yeoh Guan Seok, Advocate and Solicitor, proposed by Dr. Prosper Liston and seconded by Mr. Yeoh Paik Tatt. Mr. H. A. Neubronner, Architect and Civil Engineer, proposed by Mr. Lee Chin llo and seconded by Mr. A. O. Meriean. All roads to-day
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    Training Notes.
    373 4 Alter a couple of days of fair weather there was a good attendance at the course this morning. The clerk of the course opened the course proper and this was taken full advantage of by the trainers, the going being real good. If this weather continues more interesting
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      260 4 XMAS TRIPS BY B. I. STEAMERS. Return Tickets at Single fare are issued on all lines of the Company ava labie between 15th December h iota January next For Timetables, fares etc., apply to HUTTENBACH, LlfcBi ltl Co., Agents, B. -S A. Cu Ltd THE GRAND HOTEL, IPOH, PERAK. The
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      43 4 r This for influenza. The peculiar properties of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy have been thoroughly tested during epidemics of influenza, and when it was taken in time we have not heard of a single ease of pneumonia. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      15 4 For all internal ccugh*, colds, etc., Peppe mint Cure. complaints, dyseD tery, take Woods’ Great
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Rubber.
      76 5 (Ech n Special.) Lauderdale Estate. Taiping, sth Dec.—The November output of Lauderdale Estate was 3,925 lbs. of drv rublier. Latest Prices. Kuala Lumpur, 6th December.—The Planters’ Stores and Agency have received a cable from Loudon giving the following prices Sheet and Biscuit 6s. November Crops. Kuala Lumpur, 6th Dec.—Following
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      Farewell to Mr. Birch.
      88 5 (Echo Special.) An Affecting Scene. Taiping, sth Dec.—Mr. E. W. Birch left Taiping bj special train at noon punctually. H. H. the Sultan of Perak, the members of the Royal family, the officials, merchants, the members of the Indian and Chinese communities, the entire population, in
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      The Resident Elect.
      31 5 (Echo Special.) Leaves for Negri Semhilan. Taiping, sth Dec—Mr. E. L. Brockman, the Resident elect, left for Negri Sembilan by mail, after paying a Hying visit to Taiping.
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      A Python.
      21 5 (Echo Special.) Wandering on the Roai*. Taipiug, sth Dec.—A huge python was caught wandering along Kota Road this morning.
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      Diocesan Association.
      61 5 (Echo Specif) Bishop of Singapore at K. L. Kuala Lumpur, 6th December.— Tlie Bishop of Singapore presided at a meeting yesterday evening and explained the objects of a Diocesan Association. The following resolution was carried unanimously This meeting i*> i u entire accordance with His Ijordship the Bishop
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      Floods.
      47 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) In France. London, 6th December— J have taken plane in France m the Loire Valley. The situation of Pans is less threatening. And in the Fens. Extensive floods are also j am j Fens and in the basms of the Trent ami Severn.
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      The General Election.
      253 5 (Supplied by Reuter. J Balfour at Grimsby. Loudon,3rd Iteoemlier.—Mr. A. J. Balfour, speaking at Grimsby, said that it was the r Government who at the bidding of a fat-tion, subsidised bv foreign money, was embarking on a revolution and claiming a mandate with regard to Home Rule
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      Canton-Kowloon Railway.
      50 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Another 30 Miles Opened. Loudon, 6th Dec*.—Hongkong reports that thirty miles of the Chinese end of the Canton-Kowloon Railway has been formally opened in the presence of many Chinese officials, British and other foreigners. It is expected that through connection will lie established in June.
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      Counting Their Chickens.
      42 5 (Supplied by Renter.) Tories Jubilant. London, 6th Dec.—The Tory paper* declare that if Saturday’s elections afford a true index to the general result, the Asquith ministry is already condemned for impotence. England unmistakably bids the Constitution Wreckers to halt.
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      A W. P. Story.
      155 5 Contributed by a Lady. He was breakfasting in the mess one Sunday morning, when this hostess rustled into the room resplendent in a new silk dress, bound for St. George’s. I How smart you look, Mrs. I i he observed with a cheery smile. That i
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    Grenier’s Rubber Annual.
    530 5 Any one reading Grenier's Rubber Annual J for 1910 will feel that he knows all there is I to know about rubber. The excellent photoi graphic illustrations are distinctly educative, and the letter press is evidently authorital tive. It is only fifteen years since a few j
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    Opium in Canton.
    403 5 Customs Commissioner Says No Decrease in Consumption. The following is taken from the Canton Commissioner’s Trade Report- for 1909 Foreign.—The striking decrease in the importation of foreign opium, 7,500 piculs, as against 10,060 piculs in 1908, must not be taken to indicate a decreased consumption, but is
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      O, LISTEN TO THE BAND—CRITICS.
      236 5 To THB KihTOE cr TIE 9f It AITS KCHO Dear Sir, Kindly allow me a couple of lines to air my view of last night’s proceedings at tbe Cricket Club. I think the majority were unanimous that the original resolution of puttiug 50cts. on to
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    Kuala Kangsar.
    145 5 (From Our Correspondent.) 4th Dec., 1910. Dr. Wood, who takes Dr. Bridges’ place as District Surgeon, Kuala Kangsar, arrived here from Tapali on Friday at 2-30 p.m. by the mail train. We hear it has been finally settled that H. H. the Sultan of Perak is to be
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    The Art of Present Giving.
    215 5 ’Tis truly said that to make this difficult arhn success one must see a good selection of goods and thereby focus in one’s mind the articles one knows the recipient already has, and after that it’s only a question of selection. Messrs. P. Orr «fc
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    For Your Edification.
    135 5 Matter, mythology, mortality, another name for mortal mind illusion intelligence, substance. and life in non intelligence and mo tality life resulting in death and death in life; sensation in the semationless. miud originating in matter ihe opposite of truth the opposite of God that of which immortal
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    FIXTURES
    51 5 To-day. isth Day of 1 Ifh Moon. Municipal Election, j Town Band, Golf Club, 6 to 7 p.m. Wayaug Ka«sim, King Street Theatre. Aladdin" or The Wonderful Lamp.” To-morrow. 6th Day of 11th Moon. i Town Band, Esplanade, 6 to 7 p.m. Wavang Kassim, King Street Theatre, j Siti
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      11 5 Wood.’ Great Peppermint Cure for internal complaint*, dysentry, coughs, col •tc.
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      30 5 flnnnsun capsules contain only the purest East Indian Sandalwood oil and Kawa Kawa. The first dose quickly removes violent inflammatory symptoms, bots of 40 capsules, at all dealers and chemists.
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      60 5 Sprained \rkle. A sprained ankle will usually disable the injured person for three or four weeks. This is due to lack of proper treatment. When Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is applied a cure may be effected in three or four da\s. Thu liniment is one of the best and most remarkable
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      42 5 NOTICE. ADVERTISER, a Straits Chinese resident in I puli, is prepared to act as agent for persons who have interests in the F. M. S, mi most favonrahle terms. First class referI enw. Apply to ACCOI'XTA NT,” 10-11-10 683 elo SiraiU Echo
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      695 5 ASSESSMENT NOTICE.) THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE XJ OTICE is hereby given that on and CO LT*D after the 8th day of Deoemlier, 1910, 1 the book» containing the valuation» of rates il kap‘Office:—*31 N(4A POKE, imposed on buildings and lands situated ~T., within the limits of the Rural Board,
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    A Crime Against Humanity.
    1457 6 Col Richard G&dke, the leading German military critic, say* that a war between the Germanic nation* would be a enme against humanity it mu*t be prevented at all cost*, and will be prevented so long a* there i* a single Bpark of conscience or common-sense left
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    EXCHANGE.
    127 6 Penang, 6th December. 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 Rs. 17 44 3 days’ sight Private 175} Bombay, Demand Banii 174 Moul.nein, Demand Bank 1 '4 3 days’sight Priva e 175
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    PRODUCE.
    207 6 Gold Leaf $»*4.80 Black Pepper no stock White Pepper 24f buyers Trang Pepper 13. nominal Cloves 50. —sellers Mace 95.— nominal Pickings 90.— nominal Nutmegs 110 s. 21. —sellers SNo. 1 6.10 sales 2 6. —sales Basket 5. nom. Tapioca Flour 1.55 nominal Copra (mixed) 10. —buyers STahbun 190.
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    MARKET PRICES.
    179 6 Penang, 6th December, 1010. Bkek Soup p?r catty 11 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 1(3 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 55 Feet 15 Heart 30 Liver per catty 35 Pork— Pork per catty 32 Pig’s Head... 20 Feet 24 Tongu 32 Mutton
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    SHARES.
    1786 6 o 2. a .i N umber of .s Capital. Shares P Dividend-*. Name. u i 5 issued. S3 i a j <y 190». 1907 1908 1909 191°' RUBBER—LOLLAIt SHARES, p.c. pc p.e. p.c. p. c.| 1909 150 00C» 130.000 1 l i -Ayer Kuuin? Rulil*er Estate, Ltd. 60 cts
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      46 6 There wan a policeman (as you know, His rame must not he told!) Who was, they said, so very slow He couldn’t catch a cold At laßt he caught a fearful cough. And. spite discomfiture, Remarked I’ll soon 1* right enough With Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.’
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      40 6 Famous E erywhere Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has become famous for its cures of coughs, colds, croup and influenza. Trv it when in need. It contains no harmful substance and always gives prompt relief. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      53 6 WATEPBURY’S H ETAliOLlZRD tO > MVKH Oil. (OX POUND. TASTELESS. ODIU RLESS. Aids digestion. Dv>es not up>et the stomach »nd i* unrivalled for Coughs, colds, bronchitis and «II pulmonary troubles, and is a genera) ♦onic for building up the system. i OF ALL CHEMISTS. 91.25 AND 92.0». mackVts LIQUEUR WHISKY.
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      933 7 INSITRAN 0X38 FOR sale:. Commercial Union Assurance Company, Ltd. GUARANTEE DEPARTMENT. The Bonds of this Company are accepted by the Board of Trade, Colonial Ofliee, l*>cal Government Board, Post Office, Customs, Commissioners of Inland Revenue, National Debt, and the various divisions of the High Court of Justice. For particulars, apply
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      108 7 Interest'» g to Al• t!iui s» ii »\v t* < iir; Con h and C« Ids. There is oue subjeet which always interests the mothers of young children, and that is how to treat their coughs and colds, or to ward off a threatened attack of croup. Foi this purpose
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      155 7 WATERBDRY’S 'U Metabolized Cod Liver Oil Compound. TASTELESS ODOURLESS. Aids digestion. Does not upset the stomach and is unrivalled for coughs, colds, bronchitis and all pulmonary troubles, and is a general tonic for building up the system. OF ALL CHEMISTS. $l-25 and $2-00. i FOR SALE j TALES OF MALAYA,”
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      929 8 W. MANSOV A'rorjcan Dentist, Lit€ <>/ -it, A Co,i Pho, C .strifes Modente, Consultation Free. aMIDIN» AT Vo. 21a, Penang Road, A few doom from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 3 mthiBURRELL Co.’s BOILED RAW LINSEED OILS. SNOW WHITE ZINC, PAINTS TURPENTINE. TO BE HAD RETAIL FROM ALL THE LEAD!NO
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