Straits Echo, 7 December 1910

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    Masthead
    36 1 Straits Echo 0AILV CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED .«ALAV STATES AN» THE FVK EAST GENERALLY VOJ.. 8 24 Per Annum t'EN vN'.% WEDNESDAY, 7tU DECEMBER, 1910 Stogie Copy, 10 cents. No. 27».
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      1377 1 FROM EQUATOR TO POLAR REGIONS mm DOG'S HEAD GUINNESS IHE STOUT YOU’RE USED TO OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE IN QUARTS, PINTS AND NIPS. TlAM(i lihihj <fc Co., Hole Agent. THE SHANGHAI LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. Hbad Officii —Shanghai, China. CAPITAL, TAELS 1,000,000. $200,000 deposited with the Hongkong Government as a special protection
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      5 1 Thug Lee Co, bole Agents.
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    The Japanese “Maybrick” Poisoning Case.
    2185 2 Release or Mrs. Carew after Thirteen Years in Aylesbury Prison. The following narrative of the unfortunate life of a young Provincial woman convicted of the murder of her husband in Japan recalls in some curious aspects the famous trial of Mrs. Mavbrick at Liverpool in
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    PENANG TURF CLUB. January Meeting, 1911.
    940 2 (UNDER S. R. A. RULES OF RACING). RACE DAYS: FIRST DAY Tuesday, 3rd January, 1911. SECOND DAY Thursday, 5th January, 1911. THIRD DAY Saturday, 7th January, 1911. First Day. Tuesday. 3rd January, 1911. 1. —The Mixed Handicap. Value §500. A Handicap for horses which
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      44 2 Try This for Influenza. The peculiar properties of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy hare been thoroughly tested duriug epidemics of iuflueuzn, and when it was taken in t iuie we have not heard of a single case of pneumonia. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      586 2 Pneumonia P evented. The greatest danger from influenza is of its resulting in pneumonia. This can be obviated by using Chamberlain’s Cough Remedv, as it not only cures influenza, but counteracts any tendency of the disease towards pneumonia. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. CHAP0TEAUT8 NO CURATIVE TASTE PRINCIPLE
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      304 2 ENTRIES CLOSE at 5 p.in. on MrnJ.iv. lOt’.i Deceml»er, 1910. Handicaps for the First Day will be published on or bofo-v the 22nd December, 1910. A penalty of 7 lbs. is incurred in a !i mdi \ip by the winner of auv race run subsequent to the publication of the
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      994 2 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. FOR SALE. One 350 to 400 gallon horse-draught fireengine by Merry weather and Sons, complete with quick-hitch harness and all accessories, W. I. wheels. Sold to make room for motor engine. One 300 gallons horse-draught fire-engine by Merrvweather and Sons, with accessories, new wooden wheels, extra strong. Both
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    MAILS DUE.
    15 3 1 v ...8th Dec. German Goeben) English (Devanha.) ‘.7.17th China Himalaya China (Kleist)
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    34 3 Vessels From 1 i Aye id* J Due Goeben 1 J Colombo B.M.&Co. 8th Dec. Benvorlick Louduu S.B.&Co. 10th Devanha Colombo A.G.&Co. 14th Himalaya Singapore [A.G.&Co. 17th Kleist Singapore B.M.&Co. H 20th
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    SAILINGS.
    24 3 Vessel* For Agent* Leave* Ooeben Binvorlich Devanha Himalaya Kleist Singapore B.M. Co. Singapore S.B.&Co. Singapore S.B.&Co. Colombo A.G.&Co. Colombo B.M. Co. Dec, i-
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  • SHIPPING.
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      ARRIVALS.
      42 3 Lutzoir, Ger. s.s., 5,134, Wilhelmi, 6tA De»-., Singapore, sth Dee., Gen.—B. M. Co. Lai So*>j, Br. s.s., 3.460, Tadd. 6th Pec.» Calcutta, l*t Dec., Gen.- —B. A. Co. Seang B>r, Br. •s.s.. 3,7*4. Travis, 7th I>ec., Rangoon, 4th Dec., Gen.—Chin Tseng.
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      DEPARTURES.
      51 3 7rii December. Deli, for Tnmg and Pang Nga. Rotorua, for Tongkah. A vagyee, for Teluk Anson. Mamba ng, for Pulau Langkawi and Setul. Malaya, for Deli. Flying Dragon, for Port Weld and Taiping Goeben, for Singapore, China and Japan. Pa dang, for Batu Bahra. Lai Sang, for Singapore and
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      MAILS CLOSE
      275 3 For Alor Star (Kedah) —Per Kedah, tomorrow, 9 a.m. Asalian —Per Petrel, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Port Swcttenham, Port Dickson and Malacca—Per Cornelia, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Trang —Per Tong Chay Un, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Singapore—Per Calypso, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Singapore, Hongkong, Auioy A Swatow— Per Seang Bee, to-morrow, 2
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    355 3 Per P. and O. s.s. Sunda, from London, due at Penang on 8ih Dec To i’e tun Mrs. Llovd and child, Miss McKenzie, Messrs. T. MaxaU, H. Easter and W. R. Robertson. To >iii£apj/e Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. J. Lavid, Mrs.
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      303 3 P.&O. nV S.N.G Kxp*»« t»*«l Arrivals and Depart urea Mail Service Outward. Dec. »4 Devanha connecting with China 28 Delta do. Mantua 1911 Jan. 12 Delhi do. Malwa 26 Arcadia do. Macedonia Feb. 9 A**aye do. India Homeward. THROUGH MAIL STEAMER m.8. Marmora Mar. 24. (Calling at Bombay.) FARES BY
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      290 3 m. 1FPIUC V s BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. 1 HUTTENBACH, LIEBERT 81 Co., Penang, Agents, Xik KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. (ROYU. DUTCH PACKET COMPANY.' For* Intended to Sail. Deli (Twice a week). Deli Batu Bahra, Asahan. Paneh and Singapore, (Fort nightly). S (direct) Connecting with Batavia and other Java,
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      408 3 iNORDDLUTSCHLR LLOYD, DREMLN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. -5. 7W» S" !&F ir. THE fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail foitnightlv from Bremen Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Algiers, Genoa, Naples (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandra and vice versa). Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai,
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    The Straits Echo.
    102 4 luKtire •wtn-flos everyi*>Jy *n<l )ii*rW Alone.- K l*nblinlied daily (except. <nnday«.) AT THI CRITIRION PRF.S«, I Tl>., No 226 232, Kenrii S*-**-». r IE: DAILY LOCAL P't per anm in ODTSTATIONs FoefAKe Rxtra. MAIL KDITIOX <P.«i Pnel $3 ('AKI.K ADDRKXS Tcho —Pen tng IVU. I*i»* (t N<*
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    ELECTION REFLECTIONS.
    623 4 EL ECTION REFLECTIONS. Our remarks about the lack of secrecy in the Municipal “Ballot” were not made in ignorance of the fact that it has been the practice to manage so, or of the probability that secrecy was never intended. It seemed desirable, however, to point out that so far
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    The Band.
    43 4 We do not know whether the Churchill who sent us the following telegram from the Penang Hill at 1.25 p in. to-dav is Winston of that ilk, but here is his message Stop Correspondence- Sending Grenadier Band next German mail. Churchill.
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    79 4 The following business in tin has lieen done to-day:— Singapore Straits Trading Co., buyers, no sellers 2 Penang: Straits Trading Co., buyers, no sellers i Eastern Smelting Co., 1 85 92’ buyers, no sellers 2 Penang Tin Exchange, 6} tons at 85.60 Tin is quoted
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    Rubber Shares.
    364 4 The latest alterations to Messrs. Anthony aud Anderson’s share list are:— Malakoff f 2.30—52.50. Anglo-Malay 23s. —245. 3d. Gula Kalumpong 325. 6d. —375. 6d. Labu 165.—175. Linggi 46s. 475. 9d. Merlimau ss. 7M. —6s. 3d. S. S. (Bertam) •s. 9d.— 7s. 6d. The departure of the s.s. Malaya
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    The Municipal Election.
    327 4 GUAN SEOK ROMPS IN. I. A Record-breaking Election. i Mr. Yeoh Guan Seok has been returned Municipal Commissioner for the years 1911 1912 and 1913, by a thumping majority. The result of the ballot was made known to the public at t>.5 p.in. yesterday. Altogether 723 votes
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    Mr. E. W. Birch.
    518 4 Leaves by the Lutzow.” Mr. Ernest Woodford Birch, c.m.g., left the country he had served so well for 32 years, by the N. D.-L. steamer Lutzow which sailed at 3 o’clock this morning. He was accompanied by Mrs. Birch and Miss Birch. It is difficult to
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Rubber.
      111 4 (Echo Special.) Kamasan Statutory Meeting. Kuala Lumpur, 6th Dec.—The Statutory meeting of the Kamasan Rubber Company was held last Saturday. Mr. John Gibson presided, lie stated that since the formatiou of the Company an additional 94 acres had been planted and 36 acres more will be planted before December
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      Edward Memorial Meeting.
      335 4 Ed ward Memorial Meeting. (Echo Special.) Ar Singapore. Singapore, 7th December. —At the meeting held yesterday afternoon for the purpose of considering a memorial to llis late Majesty King Edward VII. all the motions were carried. An amendment that ono third of the subscriptions lie devoted to putting up a
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      Jimah Meeting.
      102 4 [Echo Special.) »S. T. in Hot Water. Singapore, 7th Deo.—At the meeting of the Jiniah Shareholder; which was held yesterday Mr. St. V. Down severely criticised the articles with regard to Jimah which appeared in the Strath* Timex and said that the directors would reply probably in the
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      The Exports.
      66 4 {Echo Special Eleven Month*’ Output. K'ualu Lumpur, 7th Deo.—Followiug is the a< \tiuoe statement of the tin exports for the past eleven months. Perak 887,026 pikuls. oelangor 218,922 Negri Sembilan... s o\\mg decreases in output as compared Ji' ,lie sa «>e period last vear of 28.433, 1 :ln<
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      The General Election
      207 5 (Supplied by Renter.) LkWIHHAM REJECTS LIBERAL Candidate. London, 6th December.—Sir E. L. O'Malley, Literal candidate for Lewisham, from 1689-92 Chief Justice of the Straits Settlements, has lieen defeated. Balfour on Rkfkkkndum. The referendum was the most prominent topic yesterday evening. In his speeches at Sheffield Mr. A.
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      Storm in the Caspian.
      36 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Reckoning up the Damage London, 7th Dec.—A telegram from Astrakhan says that the gale in the Caspian has resulted altogether in a loss of 23 vessels and 314 lives.
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      German Distrust.
      66 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) And Japanese Complaint. London, 7th Dec.—Speaking at the dinner of the German —Japanese Society at Berlin, the Japanese ambassador, after referring to the excellent relations between the two countries, regretted that the Japanese industrialists were often disappointed liecause when they visited the German factories the
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      233 4 XMAS TRIPS BY B. I. STEAMERS. Return Tickets at Single fare are on all lines of the Company ava lable between 15ih December «Jz i ~t <l January next For Timetables, fares etc., apply to HDTTENBACiI, Llnßi.it 1 Co Agent', B. S. N. Co, Ltd. X’MAS SPECIALITIES. We are now
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      31 4 (in capsules) is well tolerated bv the digestive apparatus no complication of any sort occurs, and its action is most favourable in Cystitis. Approved by the reading specialists of the dav.
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      44 4 Some poets rhyme for fame alone. And some for bread and butter; Some rhyme because their Nature is Poetic thoughts to utter. But these poor rhymes have nobler aim The\ re written to secure The health of all humanity By Wood»' Great Peppermint Cure.
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      46 4 hire o f her preparations ofa Copijh an«l bandanvoed oi! du.-s not affect the kidneys or disturb the stomach and is well 1° the patient even after treatment. Trials bv the Medical roes Mon solicited. Siimples tree on appli* to any of the chief Penang Chemists.
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  • Obituary
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    33 4 ob luary. 1‘ ch't Sped iL) Mr. K. J. Thorpe. Kuala Lumpur, <>th I)ecenil>er.—The death took place from cerebral malaria of Mr. K. J. Thorpe, the newly arrived manager of Suugei Rengani Estate.
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    Quick Work.
    188 5 Smart Hun of the “Lutzow.'’ Faster and faster would seem to lie the watchword passed around the tine fleet of Eastern liners ttviug tlie well-known colours of the Norddeutscher Lloyd. That at least is what not a few ot the passengers by the speodv Lutzow. which arrived at
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    Mr. Leong Fee’s Return.
    140 5 Mr. Leong Fee, m.f.c., owner of the famous Tambuu Mine, was a passenger from Hongkong by theerack N.D.L. lmcr Lutzoir. after a short visit to South China. Mr. Leong Fee is looking very well. Ins trip to China in the cold season having evidently had a
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    New Singapore Rubber Company.
    1315 5 The Statutory Meetixo. The statutory meeting of the New Singapore Rubber Company was held at the Arcade at noon on Saturday. Mr. Kiliau presided, aud Mr. Percy Gold, of Messrs. Lvatt and Co., the SerretanoN, was also present. j The Chairman said: Gentlein *n, I am
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    Taiping.
    591 5 (Ft o n Our Correnpoiule.it.) 5th December, m Amid manifestations of genuine regret the Resident Mr. E. W. Birch, Mrs. Birch and Miss Birch left Perak to-day by special train at 12 o’clock. The Railway Station*' aud its precincts were crowded to overflow- ing, all the residents of the
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    Sporty Kedah.
    102 5 The Annual Kedah Gymkhana will lie bold at A lor Star on Chinese New Year, Mon lay, 30' h January, 1911. There will be an open Jumping Competition, a Handicap Fiat Race, and a Handicap Hurdle Race, for all of which handsome cups have already l*vn presented. There
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      THE BAND.
      126 5 fo n;• Kuitoa oi tns Srs.its Echo Sir. —lt has been reported in your newspaper that the Golf Club guarantees *1,500 aud that the Cricket Club Committee is authorised to *ubserite any sum not exceeding that amount. Also that the Chairman said they wanted a definite sum guajyinteed.
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    “Shanghai Riots.”
    802 5 Nothing Very Serious. The trouble in Shanghai was due to plague precautions. The Municipal officers exceeded their power*, and the Chiuese resented it. The sudden appearance of plague resulted in the Municipal Council adopting certain measures in the interest of the indiwWtouite, which aectynlrgg to t1ie regulations, under
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    Strange Mistake on the Turf.
    152 5 Waoxo Horse Runs and Wins. Would the S. R. A. stand anything like what follows Paris, Nov. 9. A curious blunder was made to-day at the St. Cloud races. The trainer Bariller mistook the two-year-old colt Cigale V. for his sister, the filly Capri 11.
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    Passengers.
    55 5 Arrived. Per s.s. Malaya 6th Dec., from Deli Messrs. Tli. van Eyck, H. van Houten, Boersma, W. Meinesz, L. Stoekvis, P. Verschujt, Jacob Forster, Dr. A. Gut, Mr. and Mrs. van Leeuwen Bqomkamp, Dr. and Mrs. van Praay. Departed. Per g.s. Punijkor, 6th Dec., for Dindings: Mr. N. Wilkinson.
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    FIXTURES
    27 5 To-day. 6th Day of 11th Moon. Town Band, Esplanade, 6 to 7 p.m. Wayang Kassiin, King Street Theatre, Siti Johana.” To-morrow. 7th Dav of 11th Moon.
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    THE MOON
    18 5 First Quarter De 10th O Full Moon 16lh Last Quarter 23rd O New r Moon 31st
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      89 5 Interest to Mothers H»« C om h and Colds. to «iiliiwt wliich si way s ii' ter There is one that »ts the cold,, or to! ho» to t«»tth it J ack of croup For »»r.l off «three re omu .end Chamberthi. purpose It llwav8 proves laius Cough crou it
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      43 5 Famous F e• vw here Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has become famous for its cures of eeuelis, colds, croup and influenza. Try it when in need. It contains no harmful substance and always gives p ompt relief. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers,
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      13 5 For all internal complaint*, dysentery, coughs, colds, etc., take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.
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      288 5 Woods’ Great Peppennint Cure for all internal complaints, dy sentry, coughs, colds etc. KTOTICHS. ADVERTISER,* a Straits Chinese resident in Ipoh, is prepared to act as agent for persons who have interests in the F. M. S. on most favourable terms. First class references. Apply to ACCOUNT A NT,” 10-11-10
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      291 5 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE j CO. f LTD. r :i p a 7 Uj Ukai, UfFiOJc: -SIN Life* Assn rail re awl-Endowment in All t'oruis. LlliS'l.Mi, POLICIES. LOW K.4TEH. far BEIIT, MRVtill A CO., LTP.“ ,'hiit.i/ tiet irm t' l-tli t 0»r /V’" tty, HOB A E II JOSEPH.
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    EXCHANGE
    126 6 Pena.no, 7th December. 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 Rs. 1744 3 days’sight Private 175) Bombay, Demand Bank 174, Moulmein, Demand Bank 1 "4 3 days* sight Priva>e 175 Vladras. Demand
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    PRODUCE.
    214 6 Gold Leaf $04.80 Black Pepper ...no stock White Pepper 24| buyers Trang Pepper 18. —nominal Cloves 50. —sellers Mace 95. —nominal Pickings 90. —nominal Nutmegs 110 s. 21. —sellers SNo. 1 6.1 C sales 2 6.— sales Basket 5. non. Tapioca Flour 1.55 nominal Copra (mixed) 10.— buyer* r
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    MARKET PRICES.
    191 6 Penang, 7th December, 1910. Beef— eta. Soup P'r catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 ltump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 55 Feet 15 Heart 60 Liver per catty 35 Pork Pork per catty 32 Pier’s Head... 20 Feet 2 Tongu 32
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    SHARES.
    1828 6 W^m mm—mmmmm I I xi n 0 i J2 .S t I Number of: a. Name "S c«piul. Sh„« e D.,ld™cl«. N S. I I 51 i “”>«'• .11 I W I I *-H w j 1 l t *****907 1908 1909 1910, RUBBER—DOLLAR SHARES. It.HHH. 1 l P
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      46 6 WATERBURY’S «KI U OIJ/KD CO I.1VKR Oil, Oil POUNO. fiSIELE'S. 0D01RLESS. Aids digestion. Does not up-et the stomach ami i* in-rivalled f»*r c<>iighs v colds, bronchitis and all pulmonary tumbles, and is a general tonic for building up the system. OF ALL CHEMISTS. 81.25 AN0 82.00
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    Unclaimed Letters.
    258 7 The following unclaimed letters, etc. are lying at the General Post Office, Penang:— Letters. Barnabas, F. K. F. Nicholson, P. C. Bavin, Lieut. G. G. Nixon, W. G. Beatson, J. Norouha, A. J. Bod row, W. Omen, J. BolLnhagen, J. Pallet, G. B. Boy, A. G. Parker, A.
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      775 7 iNSUnABT CBS. 111 h LONDON ASSUU A N C i wiiHl* DIMTIO V INCORPORATED BY 11« >YAT. CHARTER A.D. 1720. f I 'HE underpinned, having been appointed 1 Agents fur the above Corporation, are now prepared to accept MARINE and FIRE risk* at current rates. I A rd«oO»% A Co.
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      61 7 Sprained At kle. A sprained ankle will usually disable the injured person tor three or four weeks. This is due to lack of proper treatment. Wueti Chamberlain's Pain Balm is applied a cn.-e may be effected in three or four da\s. 'ihit liniment is one of the best and most
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      370 7 BDRY’S Metabolized Cod Liver Oil Compound. TASTELESS ODOURLF. >2. Aids digestion. Does not upset the stomneh 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. GUNS! GUNN!! GUNN!!! L«s. unt »af 3
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      946 8 W, MANSON, American Dentist, cdtc of Dr. Alien <ft Cv., Phdj U. S. 4. C ian?es Moderate, Consultation Free. KMIDINO'IT /Vo. 21a, Penang Road A doorf from the Enter* and Oriental Hotel. fi mtba. BURRELL Co.’s BOILED RAW LINSEED OILS, SNOW WHITE ZINC, PAINTS TURPENTINE. 70 BE HAD RETAIL FROM
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