Straits Echo, 28 July 1911

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    Masthead
    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS. THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 9. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, FRIDAY, *BtH JULY, 1911. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 109.
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      1417 1 If jou require s* Tonio 'and •ome" thing to nourish you, DrinkDog’s Head Guinness’s Stout, and look for this label to see that you get it. HANG LEE A Co., BoU Agents. V’ Andrew Usher 8 Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE. O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS. BUTTERY 8 Co., AGENTS FOR PENANG F. M.
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      34 1 Order it in Nip Bottles. Dog >s |Fcad Guinness's Stout. ft Tlie Tome that cheers and soothes and doesn't harm Observe this label, it is on every genuine Nip. TIANG LEE Co., iSitle AjeijJs,
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Belgium and Holland.
      98 2 Royal Visit. A telegram from Brussels states that Qneen Wilhelmina of Holland and the Prince Consort are visiting the King and Queen of Belgium. A banquet was held in their honour at the Palace There were the most cordial speeches, King Albert aDd Queen Wilhelmina emphasizing the
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      The Indian Budget.
      108 2 The Opium Question. During the debate in the House of Commons on the Indian Budget. Colonel ate complained that the Indian people were not compensated for the loss of revenue on opium. He urged the prevention of the export of morphine and cocaine from Europe. The Hon.
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      M.C.C. Australian Tour.
      20 2 Rhodes Accepts. Rhodes has accepted the invitation of the M. C. C. to go to Australia. Reuter.
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      Their Spanish Majesties.
      21 2 English Visit. Their Spanish Majesties have arrived ii London, ex-King Manoel of Portugal visit ed King Alfonso. Reuter.
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      The Monsoon.
      22 2 Anxiety in India. There is considerable anxiety, says a telegram from Simla, at the considerable feebleness of the monsoon. Reuter.
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      The Atlantic Fleet.
      83 2 Statement by Admiral Sir A. Moore. Admiral Sir Arthur William M«.x>re commanding at Portsmouth, announces that certain battleships and cruisers of the Atlantic Fleet are returning to Portsmouth in order to give leave to the crews, which means that they will be iu Portsmouth for a month.
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      Morocco.
      129 2 Anglo-German Relations. Leaders and special articles appear in the papers on the Moi ocean difficulty. Some assume an alarmist tone. They testify to the growing anxiety in regard to Angle- German religions. A statement by Asquith to-day (Thursday) is eagerly itw&ited. Statement by Mr. Asquith. Mr. H. H. Asquith,
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    Chinese News
    591 2 The following news items are taken from the Hongkong Telegraph Yuan Shih Kai. H. E. Liang Tun Yen, the Dewlv appoint'd Minister of Foreign Affairs has telegraph'd to the new Cabinet from America itronglv recommending the appointment of Yuan Shih Kai to take his place as Minister of
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      56 2 THIS IS IT E WATERBURY’S METABOLIZED Cod Liver Oil Compound TASTELCSS ODORLCSS asrt, C.j The latest scientific preparation of COD LI N'T K I OIL. Does all that is claimed for it and supersedes the old fashioned emulsions which upset the stomach. Highly recommended by ilie medical profession. OF ALL
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      97 2 Woods’ Great Cure for a 1 internal con plaints, dysentry, coughs, cold*te P. W. RICHARDS, L cziscd SumyoraaJ Livelier, < ope to engagement for a!l nature o? Surveys s vVill under ake EngiLeeriog Surveys i uevel iug. 11 oid Tracing, eic. wherev r lie lined. c< rrect'y and expeditious y
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      1640 2 PRITCHARD CO., I AGENTS FOB BECTIVE BOOTS S H O E S GRAND TO-NIGHT CHANGE OF PROGRAMME AT THE George Town Cinematograph Kuala Kangsar Koad Theatre Hall. Ammunition Boots very strong for rough wear NETT $3-83. Dress Pumps for evening wear pointed toe. NETT $4-50. Js* Mi It Football Boots,
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    23 3 Vessels From Agents Due Assay e P. Alice P. Ludwig Singapore Singapore Colombo A-G.&Co. B.M.&Co. B.M.&Co. 29tliJnly. 2nd Aug. 3rd ff
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    SAILINGS.
    18 3 Vessels 1 por Agevts Leaves Colombo A.G.&C0. July. P. Alics Colombo B.M.&Co. Aug. P. Ludwig Singapore B.M.&Jo.
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    MAILS DUE
    15 3 Chiua (Astaye) ...2i»th July. China Primes* Alice) 2nd Aug. German (Prim Lndwij 3rd
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      287 3 P.&0. S.N.G Exported Arrivals and Departure?. Mail Service Outward. Mooltan connecting Arcadia 9th Aug. Homeward. Date. 0 Connecting burner. with a y“ e July Aug. Sept. 29 A8saye 12 I >elhi 26 Devanha 9 Arcadia 23 Delta India Moldavia Morea Mongolia Mooltan Due London. Aug. 27 Sept. 10 24 Oct.
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      369 3 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD, Fob Intended to Saii.. Steambb. HUTTENBACH, LIEBERT Si Co., Penang, Agents. KONINKLIJKE PAKETYAART M A ATSCHAPPIJ. (ROYAL DUTCH RACKET COMPANY.) For freight, passage or particulars apply to HUTTENBACH, LIEBERT 81 Co., Pervang, Telephone No. 521. Telegrams: Huttlieb.’’ Agents. Straits Steam Ship Company, Limited. For
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      377 3 row d d i h s> MUTSCHEB LLOYD, BEEffl. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. rilHE fast aud well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen JL Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Algiers, Genoa, Naples (oopnection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandra and vice verm). Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore,
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      366 3 I N. Y. K. Japan Mail Steamship Company. Ltd. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is'|maintaiueJ 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 constructed, and are titted with all
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    THE STRAITS ECHO.
    104 4 A Journal for Educated Folk. Published daily (except Sundays aud public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. Price. Dailv Local ...824 per annum Outstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $15 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 588 Printing Department 3#3 SStudia
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    NO LEADER TO-DAY.
    1825 4 The Echo-man came in at te i this morning, followed bv two tambies carrying baskets of beer. He announced that the Editor would not be likely to turn up to-day, and took a brass side-stick and burst open the drawer here the Chief keeps his cigars. Turnbull
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    Tin and Rice Quotations.
    87 4 The following business in tin has been done to-day:— Penang Penang Tin Exchange. 12± tons at 193.95 Eastern Smelting Co., "5 94.50 Singapore Straits Trading Co., 150 94.40 Total 237| tons. Tin is quoted in London to-dav at j 618) 15s. cash and .£lB6 15s. thrre
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The Jimah Action.
      40 4 Writ Was Issued Against Gunn. In the Jimah action, in reply to the Judge, Mr. St. V. Down said that a writ was issued against Gunn before his departure but it could not be served. Echo Special.
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      Anglo-Java Oil Syndicate.
      22 4 A Find. The Anglo-Java Oil Syndicate has struck oil at a depth of 500 feet at Kembang. Echo Special.
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      Collision in the Straits.
      65 4 Kheng Seng and Mersing. The steamer Kheng Seng bound to Singapore, from Malacca collided early yesterday morning with the Mersing off Pulau Pisang. The Mersing was beached in three fathoms of water. Thirty-one persons were picked up Seven are missing possibly they have reached shore. The
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      Foreign Policy.
      156 4 Albania. The debate in the House of Commons was continued. Various subjects were raised. Sir Edward Grey, Foreign Minister, in reply to a question referring to Albania, expressed anxiety and regret in regard to the situation there. He intimated that the continuance of British support of the new
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      The Constitutional Crisis.
      332 4 Exciting Scenes At Halsbury's Dinner. No list was given to the Press in connection with the dinner to Lord Halsbury. The Morning Post gives the names of 31 peers and 40 meml>ers of the House of Commons among the 400 present. It was a most enthusiastic gathering,
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      Morocco.
      156 4 Critical Situation. Mr. H.H. Asquith, speaking in the House of Commons in regard to Morocco, said: We do not think of attempting to interfere in auv territorial arrangements in West Africa which those directly interested consider reasonable. Failing a settlement we must become active parties in discussing the situation.
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    Wasted Ceremony.
    130 4 Maxwell’s Stern Chase. A guard of honour was drawn up at Victoria Pier this morning to await H. H. the Sultan of Kedah. He went to Swettenham Pier, thence to the Esplanade and got on lioard the Kedah in a sampan. Ihe Kedah left for Alor Star at
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    Killed by Lightning.
    92 4 Lightning killed three people in Noordin Street Ghaut, Penang, yesterday evening. Premises Nos. 3 and 5 were struck. The lightning came through the ventilation openings of the two shop houses which adjoin and struck two women in No. 5, and one in No. 3. All the victims,
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    Fire.
    90 4 There was a call at 3.30 this morning to Nos. 114—117 Carnarvon Street. The Brigade was promptly on the scene, the petrol motor with the escape arriving first, followed soon after by the Penang Road Engine. Nos. 114 and 114 a were alight when the Brigade arrived, but the
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    P. W. Weather Report for 27th July.
    316 4 Highest corrected reading of Barometer 29.835 Maximum temperature in Shade 90°F Minimum ditto 72°F Rainfall 1.90 in. Prevailing direction of Wind N.W. Reuter. —A batch of Reuter wires will be found in our outside pages. P.L.R.C.—A further alteration has l>een made in the
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    PENANG TURF CLUB
    2666 4 AUTUMN MEETING. S312 Dividend. The weather conditions yesterday were distinctly unfavourable. The skv was over cast when the programme started an<l shortly before the third race it began to driz/le steadily with intermittent bursts of storm. The going, good at first, became heavy as racing progressed. The
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      429 4 AFTER THE RACES. FOR PORT SWETTENHAM AND SINGAPORE. LAMA wi!l leave for above Ports, on Saturday, 29th, at 7 p.m. For passage apply to— HUTTFNBACH. LIEBERT Co. Phone 521. 24-7-***** CONSULATE FOt THE NETHERLANDS. NOTICE. Tlie following Government Farms of the Residency of Rhio and its Dependencies will be let
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      39 4 How to Cure Muscular Rheumatism. It is worse than useless to take any uiel' cines internally for muscular or chron> rheumatism. All that is needed is a application of Chamberlain’s Paia B®-®' For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers*
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    Some of the Race Frocks.
    1004 5 Owing to the heavy shower of rain yesterday afternoon which made the ladies huddle together under shelter, we did not get a very satisfactory view of the dresses, so can only mention a few. Mrs. Evans and her daughters were again present. Mrs. Evans was
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    THE MANIFEST.
    533 5 Arrived. Per s.s. Devanha, 27th July, from London Mr. H. E. Hawkins, Mr. A. F. i Smith, Mr. C. P. Buekell, Mr. G. P. G. Thomson, Mrs. R. W. Perrv, Mrs. S. R. Pjerpont, Mr T. M. Stein, Mr. A. E. Knapp, Mr. J. Mclntosh, Mr. Huuhs Russel,
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      A MISUNDERSTANDING.
      212 5 To ms Editor or iHr Straits Ecma' Sir, While travelling by the 4.27 down train from Prai yesterday afternoon, I saw there were more than 20 second class passengers, Itesides two first class European passengers. As the second class compartment has only I*> seats, a few of the
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    P.C.C.
    122 5 Lawn Tennis Tournament. I’ho following ties have been fixed for Monday, 31st inst. Champion eh ip. Mercer vs. Syer (4). Single Handicap, Clue* A. Neubronner at. Whitlock (5.) Single Handicap, Clan* B. Pledger re. (1.4 Harries re. Ritchards (2 Double Handicap, Close A. Sells Forrest re. Waugh A Goldie
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    FIXTURES.
    59 5 To- DAT. 3rd l)ay of Gth Moon. Band. Esplanade G p.m. George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Hoad, it p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road. Japanese Bioscope, Penang Road. To-morrow. 4th Day of Gth Moon. Penang Race Meeting. E. O. Hotel Rare Dinner. George Town Cinematograph, Kuala, Kangsar Road, 9 p.m.
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    THE MOON.
    17 5 First Quarter Aug. 2nd O Full Moon loth Last Quarter 17tb O New Moon 24th
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    35 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Outward Homeward Arcadia 9 Aug. I Assays 29 July I Delhi 12 Aug Firm Service. Outward Homeward Sardinia 31 July. I Simla 3 Aug. Sundi 14 Aug. j Syria 17
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      30 5 MmiW" capsules contain only 1 he purot a». In,lain Sandalwood oil ’and Wa fct i„«, I 8 do8e I™* 1 ">mov«, vio-s-vn,Ptom». >0t8 of 40 jP* 1 dealers and chemists.
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      31 5 Uomsaii 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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      78 5 A Remedy for Croup That is Absolutely Safe. Croup is the most prevalent during the dry cold weather of the early winter months. Parents of yountr children should l>e prepared for it. All that is needed is a l»ottle of Chamberlain’s Coutrh Remedy. Many mothers are never without it in
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      13 5 For all internal complaints, dysentery, coughs, colds, etc., take Woods’ Ureat Peppermint Cure.
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      284 5 State of North Borneo. TENDERS FOR REVENUE FARMS. IMPORTANT NOTICE. The «late t’or receiving tenders for the above is Ist September, 1911, and not Ist October, 1911, as previously advertised. 24-7-11 489 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. Head Office:— SINGAPORE. Life Assurance and Endowment in All Forms. I
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  • SHIPPING.
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      ARRIVALS.
      139 6 Wistaria, Br. 8.8., 516, Williams, 27th July, Rangoon, 23rd July, Rice and Bran.— E. S. Co., Ltd. Altsia, Ger. s.s., 3,228, Habel, 27th July, Hamburg, 23rd July, Gen.—B. M. A Co. Ban Whatt Soon, Br. s.s., 199, Milne, 28th July. Langkat, 27th July, Gen. —E. S. Co., Ltd. Malaya,
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      DEPARTURES.
      52 6 28th July. Miyazaki Marti, for Colombo and Tuticorin. Tony Chay Un, for Trang. Van der Parra, for Deli, Asahan and Panel). Pin Seny, for Port Swetteuham and Singapore. Hebe, for Teluk Anson. 9 Un Feng, for Pulau Langkawi, Perlis and Setul. Pangkor, for Dindings. Flying Dragon, for Port Weld
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      MAILS CLOSE
      277 6 Fob Alor Star (Kedah) —Per Tong Chuan, to-morrow, 9 a.in. Rangoon and Calcutta —Per Dunera, to-morrow,, 11 a.m. Ceylon, Australasia, India, Aden, Mauritius, Egrpt an'l via Brindisi, for Europe etc.—Per Aetayt, to-morrow, 1 p m. Tongkah—Per Rotorua to-morrrw, 1 p.m. Pangkalan Brandan —Per Ban Whatt Soon, to-morrow, 1
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    EXCHANGE.
    125 6 Pbnano, 28th July. By courtesy of the Chartered Bank. London, Demand Bank 2/^jj 4 months' sight Bank 2/4 3 Credit 2/4£ M 3 Documeuiary.. 2/4, 7 f Calcutta, Demand Bank R«. 174$ 3 days’ sight Private 175$ do in bay, Demand Bank 1741 Monlmem, Demand Bank 173* 3 days'
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    PRODUCE.
    220 6 Gold Leaf $64.60 Black Pepper no stock White Pepper 2 .50 buyers Prang Pepper 20.— nom. Cloves 42. nominal Mace 1’ B —nominal Pickings 103 —sellers Nutmegs 110 s. 22. —sellers SNo. 1 580 sal 2 56* sal s Basket 5.10 nom. Oopra (mixed) 9 80 buyers Tahbun )90.
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    MARKET PRICES.
    177 6 Penano, 23th July, 1911. Bbek cts Soup P^ r catt y 14 Roast Steaks *> Stew o Curry Meat... Rump St3ak Ox Tail eaeh 30 Tongue... Feet 15 Ileart *jt> Liver per catty 55 Potk Pork «per catty 32 pig’s Head... 20 Fiifc 24 Tongue 82 Mutton P©
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    SHARES.
    1575 6 a Capital. P Number of Shares issued. 8 A P •o Dividends. Name. a >. p PS oO 1905 1909 1910 1906 1910 191 <9lO 1910 <904 19 0 3 1909 150 000 200.000 8 0,000 f'OO.OOO R 1,200,000 8 500,000 81,000,000 8 390, JOO/ j 8 205,000 8
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      51 6 Digestion and Assimilation. It is not the quantity of food taken but 1 lie 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 naturally. For sale by all Dispensaries and
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      45 6 Best Treatment for Whooping Cough. Whooping cough is not dangerous when the cough is kept l»>ose and expectoration easv by giving Chamber lain’s Cough Remedy. It has been used in many epidemics of this disease with perfect success. Fo/ sale bv all Dispensaries and Pea'ers
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      75 6 CHAPOTEAUT’S NO CURATIVE TASTI PRINCIPLE NO OF SMELL COD NO LIVER NAUSEA OIL MORRHUOL Is superior to Emulsions or Oil, it cures Incipient Consumption, Coughs, Bronchitis and Scrofula Each tiny Morrhuol capsule is extracted from a teaspoonful of cod liver oil. Recommended at the Paris Academy of Medicine, for loss
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    Census of the Colony.
    596 7 A. g Population oj the Colony ly Race. Population of the Three Large Towns by Race. Settlement of Singapore fctttemenl of Penang. Settlement of Malacca. Whole Colony. Singapore Municipality. Penang Municipality. Malacca Municipality. Europeans and Allied Rare» If'ifig M 7o) F l„„ P M. F. P.
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    The Governor’s Salary.
    976 7 CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE COLONIAL OFFICE. The Entertainment Allowance. A paper on the emoluments of the Governor of the Straits Settlements was laid on the table of the Legislative Council last Friday, containing the following eorrespondence:— Secretary of Shite to Sir John Anderson. Downing Street, March 3, 1911.
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    Tide Table for Penang.
    39 7 July, 1911. Date. 11 W Ti W H.W. L. W. A.M. A.M. r.M. P M. 28th 1.32, 7.43, 1.55, 8.06 29th 2.17, 8.28, 2.39, B.to 30th 3.00, 9.10, 3.21. 9.31 31st 3.41, 9.51, 3.01, 10.1!
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      718 7 Establishkd 1821. Subscribed Capital «4.2,000,000 Total Invested Funds upwards of 6,400,000 Total Annual Income over 1,180,000 fl'lIE undersigned have been appointed X. Agents of the above Company at Pouang, and are prepared to issue policies of Insurance against loss by tire at the lowest tariff rates. KENNEDY Co., Agent», Penang
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      123 7 The Ip-to-Date Wom?n. The woman of today who ha» 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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      63 7 “What’s in a name'” doth Shakespeare's Juliet cry Much, very much,” we venture to reply. Name but the British Empire, at that word The tyrant cowers, the bondsman’s hope is stirred, It stands for Freedom, Honour, methods just And there’s another name, as safe to trust, A name insised on—
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      132 7 THIS 13 IT! Waterbury’s Metabolized Cod Liver Oil Compound l r i TASTELESS ODORLESS 1 he latest scieutitic pre paration of COD LIVER OIL. Does all that is claiinwd for it and super sedcs the old fashioned emulsions which upset the stomach. Highly re commended by the medical profession. OF
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      994 8 W. MANSON, America n^Dentis t, Late of.Dr. Allen 8 Co., Pka, 0. S. A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. RESIDING AT Ao. 21 a, Penang Road. k few loots from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. BURRELL Co.’s BOILED RAW LINSEED OILS. 8NOW WHITE ZINC, PAINTS TCRPENTINE. TO It HAD RETAIL FROM
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