Straits Echo, 19 July 1911

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    Masthead
    36 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. r VOL. 9. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, t«th JtiXY, 1911. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 161«
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      1406 1 If yen require a Tonic and soma thing to nourish you. Drink Dog’s Head Guinness’s Stout, and look for this u 7^ label to see that you get it. TIAN(J LEE k Go.. Bob Ay »t*. Andrew Usher 8 Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE. O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS. BUTTERY 8 Co.. AGENTS FOR
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      33 1 Order it in Nip Bottles. Dog’s Head Gu'rrtss’s Stout. a» Tiit Tonic that cheers and soothes and doesn’t harm. Observe tins label, it is on every genuine Nip. TIA.NG I.Eh (Jo., Si4e Ajents.
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    The Sham Kipling.
    152 2 A miserable-looking fellow waß baled before the Bloomfield (New Jersey) Police Court, charged with drunkenness. He said, according to the New York correspondent of the Telegraph “Mv name is Kipling, Rud-yard Kipling. Tis my only fault. I pray the good magistrate to admonish me, ’and I’ll go
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    Road Tarring.
    921 2 DESTRUCTIVE EFFECT OF BLACK DUST UPON TREES. Expkkts’ Opinions. Mr. Louis Maugin, member of the Institute de France, aud president of the commission just appointed to study the roadtarring question, states that he approaches the subject with an entirely unbiassed mind. Whilst admitting tar contains certain toxic substances
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      51 2 THIS IS IT Waterbary’s Metabolized Cod Liver Oil Compound TASTELESS ODORLESS The latest scientific preparation of COD LI VER OIL. Dees all that is claimed for it and supersedes the oid fashioned emulsions which upset the stomach. Highly recommended by the medi cal profession. C!- ALL CHEMISTS Price fI-25 and
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      398 2 rr 4 iti How to Cure Muxcu ar Rheumatism. It is worse than useless to take any medicines internally for muscular or chronic rheumatism. All that is needed is a free application of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. Penang Turf Club. AUTUMN MEETING, 1911. A
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      1800 2 New Stock of Stationery. 3 rs; AGENCIES WANTED. ONDON firm with central City Warehouses are open to accept agencies for GOON YEN FRIENDS. PENANG SALES ROOM? THE BEACH STREET, PENANG. ESTABLISHED 1892. UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE OF HON’BLE R. N. BLAND. LATE RESIDENT COUNCILLOR. PENANG. Auctioneers, Brokers, Appraisers House and
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    23 3 Vessels From Ayents Due Yorck Singapore C.M.&Co. 19tbJnly. Kleist Colombo B.M.&Co. 20th Devahfut Colombo A.U.&Co. 2bth A wye Singapore A.G.&Co. 29th
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    SAILINGS.
    20 3 Vessels For Ayents Leaves Yorck Kltist Devanha Assays Colombo Singapore Singapore Colombo l BM.&Co. B.M.&Jo. A.G &Co. A.G.&CO. July.
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    MAILS DUE.
    16 3 China Yorek) ...I9thjul) German Kfeist) ...20th English Deoanha) ...2 >th China 'Assaye) ...29th M
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      1270 3 (S H I P P I N G.) BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD, KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCH APPIJ. (ROY.iL DUTCH PACKET COMPANY.) >•- Svi For Intended to Sail. Steamer. Dell Asahan, Paneh and Singapore. (Weekly). Deli and Bata Balira. (Fortnightly). Deli and Langsa. (Fortnightly). Singapore (direct) Connecting with Batavia and
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      437 3 N. Y. K. Japan Mail Steamship Company. Ltd. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is’maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles. London and Antwerp under, mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-Screw steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and •onstructed, and are fitted with all the
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    The Straits Echo
    98 4 Justice «atisfie# evmy body, and justice alono.— Emrrto*. Established Jane Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.) AT THK CRITERION PRESS, Ltd, No. 226—232, Beach Streep Penang. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL *24 per aaauui OI'TSTATION Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Foot Free) *l5 CABLE ADDRESS: Echo—Penang.” Telephone Na 343. MB.—All
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    CE QUE MES YEUX ONT VU.
    927 4 About this tiinjo’ year, in the Home xmntry, we used to take our offspring to the seaside, for a week’s revel in the sand. Hie little dears, unlike Alice’s wonderi land acquaintances, did not weep like any* 'hing to see such quantities of sand.
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    Tin and Rice Quotations.
    171 4 The following business in tin has beeD done to-day:— Singapore Straits Trading Co., 50 tons at $93.50 Penang Penang Tin Exchange. 6\ 93.05 Total 56| tons. Tin is quoted in London to-dav at .£192 10s. cash and .£185 10s. three months’ sight. Rangoon rice is quoted
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    “Mice & Men."
    616 4 “Mice Men." As an amateur performance, this well laid scheme cannot truthfully be said to be going at all agley.” All connected with it have so far earned praise. The Theatre profits by a very useful super-floor. A large number of people will be what Lady Joanna would call vastly
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    Yesterday’s Hunt.
    277 4 Yesterday’s hunt was a most enjoyable ride. Just a score of riders, including sis ladies, turned up at Dato Krainat Gardens to enjoy a very pleasant afternoon’s sport. The run was a Follow-my-leader, the leaders being the President, Mr. J. F Wreford, the Hon. Secretary Mr. H. Starr
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    Supreme Court.
    393 4 THE ASSIZES. {Before Mr. Justice S. Leslie Thornton.) The case in which Chow Foo Chong charged with perjury was concluded vLnT day. J The jury found the accused not guilty he was discharged. J The case of Mak Ah Cheaug. the seeond accused, which was to have l>een
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    P. C. C.
    335 4 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played off yesterday Profession Pairs. Southam Mercer beat Proctor A Godwin, 6—2 6—2. Single Handicap, Class B. Ivens vs. Sver (Unfinished.) Bruce ic. o. from Oxenhain. Hindlev be d Black stone, *6—3; 6—3. Single Handicap Class C.
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      517 4 S| I X ANNOUNCE- U. I MENTS. PENANG TURF CLUB. G. T. C. Ladies' Grand Nifht.-To! GALLOWAY EX-GRIFFIN RACES. prevent disappointment Gentlemen should book their seats for the Ladies' Grand their seats for me ur»uu, Night at the George Town Cinematograph beforehand at the S.U.T. Tickets $2, tl and 50
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      31 4 ««Hii'iNan provokes neither discomfort, complications, nor nausea. It is tlie happiest scientific combination of best Kcst Indian Sandalwood oil and Kawa Kawa. Bottles of 40 capsules at all cbmi&ts and dealers.
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      30 4 (ionnsan capsules contain onlv the purest East Man Sandalwood oil 'and Kawa Kawa. The first dose quickly removes violent inflammatory symptoms, bots of 10 capsules, at all dealers and chemists.
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      57 4 I ve lived a life of strenuous strife, in the great Boer War I fought; l velaid njy bones on the hardest stone*. War was rougher than I thought. ,u er Elver just made me shiver, v 1 for this Em P’»-e «treat; P u DO j f caught; for
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Sungei Gau Tin.
      61 5 General Meeting. At the meeting of the Sungei Oau Tin Mining Co. Ltd., at Singapore Mr. G. Derrick, who presided, said that Jo.OOO of the allotment money due to the Company had been paid with interest. Owing to defects in the machinery crushing was stopped for fifteen
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      The “Karang" Case.
      58 5 Master and Owners Fined. Captain Mellor, Master of the sunken steamer Karang, was fineil $5O and costs at Singapore for loading petroleum without a certificate. The L&buau Steamship Company, owners of the steamer, were fined $lO and costs. Mr. Edmonds, Deputy Public Prosecutor, prosecuted, the defendants being
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      Legislative Council.
      97 5 Wireless. At the meeting of the Legislative Council on Friday the Hon. Mr. George Mac bain will ask whether Penang will be included iu the chain of wireless telegraphy stations or whether provision will lie made for an independent and subsidiary installation powerful enough to communicate with Singapore
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      Mr. Charles Dunlop.
      25 5 Going Home. Mr. Charles Dunlop who came out to Singapore in 1857 is going home with his wife on Thursday. Echo Special.
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      Echo of Jimah Case.
      41 5 H. and S. Bank To Be Sued. The Jimah Rubber Company is suing the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank for s7,>>oo and damages for the alleged conversion of a cheque paid up to Gunn’s private account. Echo Special.
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      Masterman.
      36 5 Adopted By Bethnal Green S. W. Mr. 0. F. G. Master wan lias been adopted as a cawlidate for South West Bethnal Green. Mr. E. H. Pickersgill, the present member, has accepted a Magistracy. Reuter.
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      England-Australia Match.
      39 5 Spooner Decline*. Spooner has dec lined the invitation to go to Australia. Douglas, ot Essex, ami Smith, of Warwickshire, have been invited. Later. 1 remonger has accepted the inv it at ion to go to Australia. Renter.
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      Constitutional Crisis.
      125 5 What A Rejection Means. The critical situation meut ioned by Lord Morley is tlie fact that rejection of the third reading would mean prorogation and the releasing of the Veto Bill at a new session and the destruction of the Budget and Insurance Bill. It also implies a
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      The Balkan Situation.
      47 5 Turkish Commander Recalled. A telegram from Constantinople states that Skevket Torgut, the Commander of the Turks in Albania, has been recalled. He will lie succeeded by Alnlullah Pa«ha who has a reputation for moderation. It is expected that this will facilitate a settlement. Renter.
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      Morocco.
      99 5 Franco-Spanish Friction. The Franco-Spanish friction at Alcazar has, aceoiding to a French account, culminated in the arrest of the French Consul Boisset by a Spauish guard who marched him through the streets, with levelled muskets,to theCommauder. The Commander ordered his release but did not apologise. Explanation Demanded. France has
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      Necrology.
      35 5 Chief Rabbi Adler. The death has taken place, at the age <»f 71, of the Very Rev. Dr II Adler, Cliiet Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the British Empire since 1891. Reuter.
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      Austrian Emperor.
      65 5 Speech in the Rcichstrath. A telegram from Vienaa states that the Austrian Emperor, in his speech at the Reielistrath, referred to the urgency of Arrnv reform aud announced that provision had been made for the development of commercial relations with foreign Powers. He hoped for a continuance of
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      Canadian Forest Fires.
      25 5 Over. The forest fires in Canada have subsided. Stragglers are coming in. Possibly the death roll will not exceed a hundred Reuter.
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      Royal Visit to Edinburgh.
      68 5 Levee at Holyrood. At Edinburgh, in splendid suushire, His Majestv King George presented the colours to the Scottish Archers, after which Their Majesties held a levee at Holyrood Castle. The people are very enthusiastic over the visit. They hope that now Holyrood will lie modernised and
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      Kitchener's Appointment.
      136 5 Discussion in the Commons. At question time in the House of Commons. Sir Edward Grev, Foreign Secretary, said he was confident that Loid Kitcheners qualities ami special knowledge "'ould make his appointment as Consul General iu Egypt one commanding general confidence. Mr. W. P. Bvles, Liberal Member tor
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      Seamen's Strike.
      69 5 Fierce Rioting. Fierce rioting took place at Cardiff among the strikers in the Seamen’s Strike, resulting in the arrest of a leader. Two warehouses caught fire, supposed to Ire due to incendiarism. Another Warehouse was looted and hogshea«ls of stout were broached. The drunkeu mob cut the tire
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      U. S. Politics.
      48 5 Campaign Publicity Bill. A telegram from Washington says that the Senate has unanimously adopted the Campaign Publicity Bill prohibiting Senatorial candmates from spending more than $lO,OOO and Congressional candidates more than ?5,000 for their ele«*tiou campaign. It requires the publication of the campaign expenses. Reuter.
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      Overseas Delegates.
      31 5 Homeward Bound. A farewell Government luncheon to she Overseas delegates was given at Hampton Court. His Majesty telegraphed his pleasure at seeing them and wished them bon voyage. Reuter.
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    European Arrested in Ipoh.
    101 5 Mr. Harry Jennings, lately in the employ of Messrs. Aylesbury aud Garland, w r as before Mr. Gibson at the Ipoh Police Court on Monday on a charge of forging a valuable security, and using as genuine a forged document.” lie was released on bail of
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    F.M.S. Contingent's Grumble.
    180 5 The F M S. contingent were stationed in the neighbourhood of Buckingham Palace both for the Coronation procession and fbF the one through London next day. If the idea was to give the Malay States a good advertisement, it appears from a private letter received by the
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    Straits Steamship Co.
    283 5 Trial Trip of the Krian. Shortly after ten o’clock on Sunday morning, the Straits Steamship Company’s new vessel, the Krian, started on a trial trip from off Johnson’s Pier and proceeded in the direction of Horsburgh lighthouse returning to the roads just before 4 p.m. It was
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    Weather Report for the 18th July.
    33 5 Province Wellesley. Hi ;hest corrected reading of Barometer 29.873 Ma iimiui temperature in .Shade M niinum ditto 73^F! Riinfall ”*4. Prevailing direction of Wind TV. S. TV
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    THE MANIFEST.
    964 5 Arrived. < Per s.s. Pirak. 15th July, from Deli Mr and Mrs. West and Mr. Barnett. Per as. Malaya, 18th July, from Deli Messrs. A. de Boer and son, A. Heinecken, H. Knryff, de Back, K. Norgall, D. Pvzel, G. Wiegnaans, N. de Voogt, Tjog Boon Wbie, Obi
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    FIXTURES
    66 5 To-day. ‘24th Day of 6th Moon. P.C.C. Tennis Ties. Band, Esplanade 6 p.ui. George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kaugsar Road, 9.15 p.ni. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road. Japanese Bioscope, Penang Road. To-mokrow. 25th Day of 6th Moon. St. Margaret. P.C.C. Tennis Ties. Mice and Men” at the Town Hal), 9-30 p.m.
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      10 5 Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure for all ntanwlcofioplaints, dyeentry, coughs, colds,
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      50 5 Digestion and Assixilalion. It is not the quantity of food token hut the amount digested ami assimilated that gives strength and vitality to the system. Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets invigorate the stomach ard liver and enable them to perform their function-! naturally. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers
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      226 5 Popular Concert. (CHARITABLE PERFUSE). TOWN HALL. Thursday, 27th July, 1911. Tickets *l, each. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!! AT THE George Town Cinema tograph Kuala Kangsar Road Theatre. By special request —Prof. Vinoient, the wide-world famed European conjuror will perform his wonderful witchcrafts entirely different to those previously shown. For 3 nights only.
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      188 5 i The Straits Cinematograph Coy. l 1 LOOK OUT! LOOK OUT!! The Great Gala Show. Which has never before performed in Penang. tuk GREAT PLAI', 4 Tin Courier of Lyons.” j The story of an Amazing Error of Justice—longest, valuable, expensive and dramatical iiiuio —it will take fully one aud
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  • SHIPPING.
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      ARRIVALS.
      96 6 Halaban, I hit. g.s., 339, Kuhn, !Bth July, P. Brandon. 17th July, Karosine Oil.— A. P. Co., Ltd. Jin Ho, Br. s.s., 111. Darke, 18th July, As&h&n, 17th July, Gen.—E. S. Co., Ltd. Janet Nicoll, Br. g.s 475, Crichton, 18th July, Malacca, 18th July, Gen.—E. S. Co., Ltd. Mary
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      DEPARTURES.
      56 6 19th July. Mary Austin, for Pang Nga. Torek, for Ceylon, Australasia, India, Adeu Egypt and ria Naples, for Europe etc*. Hok Canton, for Teluk Anson. Kian Ann, for Traag. Lightning, for Singapore and Hongkong. Malaya, for l>eli. Flying Dragon, for Port Weld and Taipiug. Kleist, for Singapore, China and
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      MAILS CLOSE
      326 6 For Yen—Per Jit Seng, to-morrow, 7 a.m. Alor Star (Kedah) —Per Kodak, to morrow, 11 am. Tongkah—Par Malacca, to-morrow, 1 p.ui Deli—Per Cornelia to-morrow, 1 p.m. Fangkalan B randan —Per Avayyee, tomorrow, 1 p.m. Asahan—Per Jin Ho, to-morrow, 1 p.m Langkat—Per Ban Whatt Soon, tomorrow, 1 p.m. Port
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    EXCHANGE.
    121 6 Prnano. 19th July. By courtesy of the Chartered Bank. London, Demand Bank 2/4 1 4 months'sight Bank 2/4 S Credit 2/41 8 Documentary.. 2/4,^ Calcutta, Demand Bank Rh. 174$ 3 day s’ sight Private I)ss do in bay. Demand Bank 174$ Moulmein, Demand Bank 13* 3 days' sight Private
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    PRODUCE.
    220 6 Gold Leaf $64.60 Black Pepper no stock White Pepper 2 *.50 buyers Trang Pepper 20.— now. Cloves 42. nominal Mace 1* B —nominal Pickings 103 —sellers Nutmegs 110 s. 22. —sellers f No. 1 5 80 sale Sugar < 2 56 sal (.Basket 5.10 n<nn. Copra (mixed) 9 80
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    MARKET PRICES
    185 6 Prnano, 19th July, 1911. Beef— cts. Soup por latty 14 Rjast 24 Steaks 24 Stew o Curry Meat... 16 Ruuip Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue... 55 Feet 15 Hert 30 Liver per catty 551 Pofk Pork per catty 32 Pig s I. e id... 20 Feet
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    SHARES.
    1800 6 d I s i S Number of 3 -i J g Capital. Shares 2P Dividends. Name. S 111 I J 1906)1907 1908 1909 *****9U RUBBER—HOLLAR SHARES. p.c. p.c. p-c. p.c. p. 0.1 1909 150,000 130,000 l l Ayer Kuning Rubber Estate. Ltd. U 5 SX* cts 1905 5 200.000
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      84 6 Tit Of-to-litt Worn»». The woman of today who has good health, good temper, good sense, bright eyes and a lovely complexion, the result of correct living and good digestion, wins the admiration of the world. If your digestion is faulty Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets will correct it. For sale
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    Tutors' Tricks.
    990 7 Society of Arts Prizes Gained by Fax8e Pretences. A case of considerable interest to all con corned in educational examinations, wa dealt with recently at the Bow-street Polio Court, before Mr. Curtis-Bennett. James T. Hughes, 35, tutor, Acton, and Wni. Edwaid Stuart Fraser, 31, tutor, Ampton-street, Gray’s-inn-road, appeared
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      491 7 'iWSURANCBS THE LONDON ASSURANCE COMPANY. NCOUPORATED BV ROYAL CHARTER A.I). 1720. 1">HF< undersigned, having lieeu appoint* Agents for the above Corporation, ar now prepared to accept MARINE and 1* 1RI risks at current rates. PATERSON. SIMONS A CO.. LTD 2a Commercial Union Assurance Company, Ltd GUARANTEE DEPARTMENT. The Bonds of
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      239 7 V WHISKY. LlI 0£ Ld X >- al u b a: > L W- QQ < < h m O t S 14/M- H VS Adamson, Gilfillaa Go., Ltd., SOLE A 0ENTS, PENANG SINGAPORE. oos-^i^sssssa f P. W. RICHARDS, LiczaszJ Surv.’yjraal Livelier, 8 open to engag-eme it lor all nature
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      202 7 AUSTRALIAN HORSE FEED. A Shipment Just Received ro Oats, Bran, Chaff, Oaten Hay, Linseed and Barley. G. H. SLOT Co., PENANG. OCD#C n >#c )#C THE BLRNESE ALPS MILK CO.’s Products were awarded the GRAND PRIX (The highest award obtainable) At the Universal and Colonial Exhibition, Brussels, 1910. SLEDGE'MILK is
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      45 7 Best Treatment fcr Whooping Cou^h. Whooping cough is not dangerous when the cough is kept loose and expectoration easy by giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It has been used in many epidemics of this disease with perfect success. For a le by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      241 7 I K ii THIS IS IT WATERBUm METABOLIZED Cod Liyer Oil Compound c.i TASTELESS odorless 1 he latest scientific pre paratiou of COO LIVER OIL Does all that is claimed for a and super sedcs the oid fashioned emulsions which upset he stomach. Highly re commended by the mcdi cal
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      882 8 W. MANSO* American Dentist, Ute of Dr. Alta Co.. Pha. 0. S. A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. RESIDING AT Ao. 21 a, m Penang Road._ A tor Jocis from tkc Ustrrs tad Orient»! Hotel. rat stum iiaio cot. ltd.] «tsab sns" Can always supply best Perlis Guano guaranteed to contain
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