Straits Echo, 6 September 1911

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  • Title Section
    Masthead
    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS., CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRA’TS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND TIE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOl;« $24 Per Annum. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, tilh SbPIEALIsEK, 191 J. Single Copy. 10 cents No. 202*
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      921 1 ToI1 ic an,1!,ome 1 thine to nourish you. Drink Head Guinness’s j 008 Stout, anil look for this label to see that you get it. ||r ffl pg A f!o.. Sole AgetUt. A 0^44 V'K Andrew Usher 8 Co. s SPECIAL RESERVE. OV.G. Whisky. SAND1LANDS, BUTTERY 8 Co.. AGENTS FOR
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      35 1 Order it in Nip Bottles. I Dog’s Head Guinness’s Stout. The Tonic that cheers and soothes and doesn’t harm. Observe this label, it is on every geun- ine Nip. TIA.NG LEE A Co., Sole Agent».
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    The Will of the People.
    1167 2 Crow*» Colonies are ruled, as to matters of general policy, without much regard to the will of the people. They have Legislative Councils like our owu, but an official uiajori- j tv is readv to vote as the Governor direct", and the Governor is liab'e
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      62 2 CiTmrn? irrmn 'tttttt? mrm Timminmwimmi mimnt nimrminn^tmininniiiiMiiirTrtnmmTTTwwy THIS IS IT WATERBURY’S METABOLIZED Cod Liver Oil Compou nd TASTELESS ODORLESS rxx i.t i-wm > The latest scientific preparation of CO D L1V1' R OIL. I)ocs all that is claimed for it and supersedes the old fashioned emulsions which upset the stomach.
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      412 2 To-night To-night AT The Straits Cinematograph Coy. I WILL BE SHOWN A Special Film o? Dramatic Play “IN THE GRIP OF ALCOHOL.” THE GREATEST P'CTURE DRAMA OF THE YEAR. J i (A ~oeial Drama by B. Gerald of Exceptional Interest This lengthy him (more or less 5,000 feet) is verv
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      1860 2 JUST ARRIVED. TWO FAMOUS “HUMBER" 3i h. P-SINGLE-SPEED MOTOR CYCLES. notice. assignment of business SHARES. TO THE FINEST. STRONGEST, AND CHEAPEST, V v w’-- V ter ‘Humber FOR RELIABILITY, SIMPLICITY AND COMFORT. THREE FAMOUS “HUMBER TWO-SPEED MOTOR CYCLES. 11 3t h. PNOTELESS BRITISH MALE MOTt R CYCLES. U mi vi
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    26 3 Vessels b roni Agents Due Assays Arcadia P. Ludwig J)erJfi nger Colombo Singapore Singapore Colombo A.G.ACo A. B. B.M.&Co. 7th Sept. 9th 13th l4th
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    SAILINGS.
    22 3 Vessel» For Agents Leaves Assa ye Arcadia F. Ludwig Derjfi i uyer Singapore Colombo Colombo Singapore A.G.&Co. A. B. B.M.&Jo. Sept.
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      323 3 jxpfrted Arrivals and Depart urea. (,'biiw M»red >ma Mail Service Outward. connecting Assaye due Sept. 7Delhi Sept. 21 Homeward AukSept OrtNov. 2l Delhi 4Devanha China 18 Macedonia Dec. 2 W». M*r Ap r May S.S. INDIA, will run through from China to uille* and London without transhipment. FAkES liY MAIL
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      380 3 > BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD v/i ciuu irr at >>1111 HUTTENMCH, LIEBERT 81 Co., Penevng, Agents feT X Ss$ X0NINKL1JXE PAKETYAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. (ROYCl. Dl'Th I’UKE' COMI’CNY. 1 For Pell Asahan, P&Btsh and Singapore. (Weekly). Deli an«l Batu Bal ira. (Fortnightly). Dei* and Langsa. (Fortnightly). Singapore (direct) Connecting with
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      856 3 mm LLDTO, BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. lHE fast and well-known mail steamers of this,Company sail fortnightly from Bremen j -k.f 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, Tsingtau or Nagasaki, Yokohama
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    THE STRAITS ECHO.
    108 4 A Journal for Educated Folk. Published daily (except Sand ivs a id public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 226—232, Beach Street, Pan in j. Price. Daily Local $24 per annum. Outstatioa Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.*’ Telzphone Nos. (Ezho) 585
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    SINGAPORE JUSTICES?
    722 4 If one of the Singapore papers has not misrepresented the facts of a case tried by Magistrate Firmstone there, it is our du‘y to complain of a decision by that kadi. The paper says that the restrictions against fhe importation of foreign coins iuto the Colony —restrictions uot
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    P. C. C.
    42 4 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties plaved off yesterday Championship {Runner up.) Mercer beat Anthony, 7—9; 6-1 6—2; 6-4. Mixed Double Handicap. Mrs. Ebden Rogers belt Mr. Mrs. A. F. G. Anderson, 10—8 6 -2.
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    Tin and Rice Quotations.
    743 4 The following business in tin hsv* been done to-day:— Penang Penang Tin Exchange, 25 tons at $92 35 Eastern Smelting Co., 50 93. Leong Fee Co., 25 •< 93.12:, S ngapore Straits Trading Co., 75 93.1 Total 175 tons. ’l’m is quoted in Ijondon to-day at
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      THE EASTERN SMELTING CO, LTD.
      876 4 lo Til K ElHIOtt OF TUB STRAITS ECHO. S *I read with interest your leading article anent the above in which you drew attention to the apathy of the shareholders iu the matter of the "sale of this Co. to London and I have been
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Municipal Bill.
      312 4 Singapore Meet!,, The publtc meeting held > Theatre, Singapore, to protest '"H Municipal Bill was largedv attLX?* t Mr. P. M. Elliot. rLdeZfc pore branch of the Straits SettL, ciation, presided. The Hon. E. C*. Ellis i Q a enlarged upon the results Singapore papers ami reprodji H
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      Moroccan Affairs.
      212 4 France’s Final Conditions. M. Jules Cambon, French Ambassador a Berlin, has presented Germany with Fiuai final conditions in regard to Morocco. Dr. You Bethmauu Hollweg, the Imperii Chancellor, afterwards left for KH wh the German Emperor to-day reviews tit largest gathering of ships over soen onside British waters.
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      Trades Union Congress.
      144 4 And the Osborne Judgment The Trades Union Congress vested. afternoon considered the Parian# 8 Committee’s report of the Osborne ment. They decided not to Government’s bill unless it was a “> e a embody a complete reversal of that *****11 a* Tr# Tlipre were some scenes at
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      Birmingham Bishopric.
      22 4 Norwich Dean App°i® te j^ (tB i The Rev. Russel WakefieW. Norwich, succeeds the Kt ht'Gore as Bishop of Birmingham*
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      The Navy.
      19 5 Accident to a Submarine# Submarine AI disappeared at Selsey (Su-m'x) during some lifting tests without creW Reuter.
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      Canadian Election.
      82 5 Forecast of Launer s Majority. telegram from Ottawa states that the t vti<»u campaign continues with unabate<l nr The Conservative prospects are mipniviutf but it I» prtuiu’ted that Sir Wilfrid hiurier will lie returned by a majority of from 25 to 30, instead of 46, a s in
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      Dear Food Riots.
      59 5 Strong Government Msasures. telegram from Paris states that drastic measures' ar being taken by Government to arrest ill! Ijtilxiur agistors found in the disturbed Pear Food districts. This has dampened the ardour of the rioters. Many arrests were made. At I>k *sski,h. pear Fool riots took place
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      Aviation.
      49 5 Yet Another Death. A telegram from Huelva. Spun, states that the aviat >r be Forestier fell from a height of 250 ft His motor exploded and the aviator was ineiuerated. Heioht Record. Barron, flying at St. Malo, reached a height of 13,910 ft. wlrch is a record. Reuter.
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      Portuguese Politics.
      79 5 The Premier's Statement. A telegram from Lisbon states that Senhor Chagas, the Portuguese premier, in a statement in the Chamber, said that tha Government would follow the path of the provisional Government and would not betray the confidence of the workers who had j'ustlv lrped that the revolution
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      India and Rain.
      37 5 Conditions Improving. A terrain from Simla states that there lias liecu a general rainfall in North India The conditions have improved hut there is still some anxiety in the Punjab and Rajputana districts. Reuter.
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      Wrestling Championship.
      72 5 “The Best M\n Won.” In the wrestling match for the championship of the world Gotcli won Ins first fall iu 14 min 20 secs., applying the leghdd aud the new chancery hold. The second fall he won in 5 min. 30 secs, with a toehold. Hiickeuschmidt, interviewed after
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      French Naval Review.
      30 5 Newspaper Comment. Ihe French newspapers of all opinions dwell on the magnificence of the Toulon rev,ew and the importance of a demonstration under the present circumstances. Reuter.
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      Kitchener.
      27 5 Sails for Egypt on the I6th. bird Kitchener embarks by the Nuhia for Egypt on the 10th inst. to take up his appointment us Consul-General. Reuter.
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      Anglo-Japanese Alliance.
      45 5 A Guarantee of the World's Peace. A telegram from Melbourne states that the Governor General of the Australian Commonwealth, at the opening of the Australian Parliament, refe-red to the renewal of the Augh,-Japanese Alliance as an additional guarantee of the world’s peace. Reuter.
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      County Cricket.
      15 5 Results. ingrey Somerset at the Oval bv an innings and 47 runs. Reuter.
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      277 4 DC= ALEMBIC. Vegetable Tonic Gym», $1. A gen-ral tnnic for th *rak and th. eiuaciaU-d. Uarful in all dy»p.ptir trouble», produce» appetite, nnta dilteation. etr. Glycerophosphates Comp. (Syrup), 75 cents. Thia affurd» a valualile uteaiia of intrudurin* into the human »y»teiu phoaphoru» wi eanenti.il to the maintenance of health. Hypophosphitcs
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      38 4 I innoH in brings alx>ut satisfactory results without the aid of any local treatment and is the latest and most scientific Remedy and far superior to combinations of plain Sandalwood oil. Copaiba, etc. At all chemists and dealers
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      58 4 For an Impaired Appetite Loss of appetite always results from faulty digestion. All that is needel is a few doses of <Jhand. R rlain s§tonneh and Liver Tablets. They will invigorate the stomach, strengthen the digestion and give you an appetite like'a wolf. These Tablets also act as a gentle
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      39 4 Riedel's < Jonosan is not uu P* ea n>sS i B gfr and is not attended bv those <ti> efTe< ts which so often accompany 1 als ams and Santal oils. It h* 8 qualified praise from the leading f
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    P. W. Weather Report for 5th September.
    29 5 Highest corrected reading of Barometer 29.906 Uaxunum temperature iu Minimum V/. 2 2 3J f an 2 ftvailiu<* direction of Wind w
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    CHINESE NEWS.
    860 5 The following paragraphs are taken from the Hongkong Telegraph. Nationalization of Steamship Company. r The Presideu* of Posts and Coimnuuica- tions has had a conference with the Cabinet Ministers regarding the taking over of the control of the China Merchants’ Steam Navigation Company. Prince Ching asked the President
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    THE MANIFEST.
    755 5 Departed. Per s.s. Tong Chuan sth Sept., for Kedah Messrs. Molmmed Salleh, J. A. Symes, Osman Gauny aud Ismail. Per s.s. Pegu, sth Sept*, for Singapore M rs. Perkins, Miss Stubb and two children. Tin Ore.—The s.s. Cornelia from Malacca I brought 90J piculs of tin ore. Straits
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    THE SIAMESE RAILWAY.
    448 5 Progress of Construction. A decision is now announced in Bangkok regarding the tenders, opened on the 29th ult, for 20,00 > tons of steel rails for the Royal Southern Railway. The contract for the rails is given to the Stahlwerksverband, Dusseldorff, and that for the transport to
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    Tappers on Strike.
    189 5 From an early hour on Saturday morning, the Javanese tappers employed on the Singapore United Rubber Estates, Limited, assembled outside the Singapore Police Court and waited patiently to hear the fate of their comrade J&phan bin Tasmm who had been remanded without bail, from the previous afternoon
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    FIXTURES.
    97 5 To-i AY. 14th Day of 7>h Moon. Penaug Free School Priz.j Distribution, 4-’0 p.iu. 1\ C. C. Tennis Ties. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Golf «'lub: Ladies’ Presgrave Cup George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road, 9 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang R id. Japanese Bioscope, Penang Road. To-morrow. 15th Day of
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      53 5 A lawy r once, who caught a cold, Was soon called to the Bar,” Where liquor by the “case was fell, Old Scotch, as well Three Star His stay was brief, I won't I'm sure Touch this whatever it costs I’ll take some Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, And defv this
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      12 5 Wo ><3s’ Great Peppermint Cure for a'l internal complaint®, cough», oolds etc.
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      81 5 FOR SALE. One first class Victoria and a first class grey Australian Mare, complete with liar» ness, etc. Inspection is invited at 204, Burundi Road, near Pulo Tikus. No reasonable offer refused. Apply to 0-9-11 001 WAN CHEE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. Head Office: —SINGAPORE. Life Assurance
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      618 5 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. ADDITIONAL WATER SUPPLY. The Municipal Commissioners of George Town, Penang, hereby invite Tenders for the Construction of Preliminary Settling Chambers in connection with the proposed Ayer Etaui Servi<*e Reservoir. The Drawings, Specification and Schedule of Quantities may be seen at the Office of the Municipal Engineer on deposit
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  • SHIPPING.
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      ARRIVALS
      57 6 Corn Am. Br. 194. Starkey, s*h Bept., Malaira, 3rd Sept., Gen.—E. 8. Co., Ltd. Thonyea, Br. s.*., 3,428. Herrington, 6th Sept., Singapore, 4th Sept., Gen. H. L. A Co. Nippon, Aus. 8.8., 4/'l5, Tarabochia 6th Sept., Singapore, 4th Sept., Gen. S K Oo Canton, Br. 8.8.. 106, Bavasahib, 6th
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      DEPARTURES.
      60 6 (Jth September. Thoiujwa, for Negapatam and Madras. You >l>r Lijn, for Langsa, T. Seinawe, Segli, Olelileh and Pulo Weh. Kedah, for Alor Star (Kedah). Malacca, for Tongkah. Hok Canton, for Teluk Anson. Nippon, for Calcutta. Mambang, for Setul. Vlyimj Dragon, for Port Weld and laiping. Attaye, for Singapore, China
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      MAILS CLOSE
      291 6 Fob Alor Star (Kedah)— Per Tong Chuan, to-morrow, 7 a.m. Deli—Per Perak, to-morrow, 1 p iu. Port Swettenham. Port Dickson and Malaga —Per Cornelia, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Bindings and Teluk Anson —Per Canton, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Port Bwettcnham and Singapore—Per Taroha, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Yen —Per Jit Seng,
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    EXCHANGE.
    129 6 Pbnano 6th September. By courtesy of the Chartered Bank. Condon, Demand Bunk 2/4 n 4 months’ sight Bank 2/-*^i 3 Credit 2/-4 n 3 Documentary.. 2/4^ Jalcutta, Demand Bank R' 174 3 days’ sight Private ..16 doinbay, Demand Bank '7 4 Moulmein. Demand Bank I 3i 3 days* sight
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    PRODUCE.
    219 6 Gold Leaf »6 1.60 Black Pepper no Aock White Pepper 28 50 sales Trang Pepper 20. nom. Cloves 42. nominal Mace loB —nominal Pickings 103 —nominal Nutmegs 110 s. 23. —sellers (No. 1 6 10 sali Sugar < 2 6. —ml s (.Basket 5.10 nom. Copra (mixed) 10.50 buyers
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    SHARES.
    1359 6 El V, Capital. rt ts a Q 5 Nam**. Dividend O* p Number of /3 Shares issued. s *****907 1008 p.c .905* 1905 IP»)9 1910 1906 130,000 75,600 300,000 30,000 150 000 200 000 300,000 hOU.OOO i ,1,200,000 f 400/.00 lino 8 500,000 100 <)# $1,000,000 500,000 3 890,J0ty
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      102 6 Dinier of Blood Poisoning Every family should at all times l>e provided with a good reliable liniment and 1 hose who have used Chamberlain s raiu Halm will admit that there is none better. Even as slight an injury as the scratch of a pin has resulted in blood poisoning
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      61 6 An Excellent Liniment. Kverv family and especially those who reside m the country should l>e provided at all times with a bottle of Chamberlain's Paiu Balm. There is no telling when it mar l>e wanted in case of an accident or emergency. It is most excellent in all cases of
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      33 6 For ail internal complaints, dysentery, roughs, oolds. etc., take Woods Great Peppermint Cure. N in RIGAUD’S OF JAPAN TOILET WATER Beware of imitations. ->r RIGAUD C' PERFUMERS 8. rue Vivienne. 8 Pi is-France
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      36 6 3XTOTICE THE BRITISH BARK ‘PRUMELTAN.’’ It is hereby notified tlnrt neither the Captain, Owners or Agents wijl be responsible for auy debts whatsoever contracted by the crew of the al>ove ship. 31-8-11 590 A- WATT, Master.
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      88 6 PENANG'S MOST 'SELECT 9 EUROPEAN PROPRIETOR SR| p Electric Light, Fans, Private Bathroo», and Verandahs. PRIVATE DINING ROOMS. COMPARISON INVITED as 10 Cleanly Cuisine, Apartments and Terms. The Public Bar and Billiard Room ,uv apart from the Hotel. Motors Cars for Hire. Spacious Garage. Repairs. Tklbphonb Tblkorams': N°. 392. Rwrr.*^
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    Prospecting For Tin.
    2380 7 Thĕ following extract is from the pamphlet of Mr. J. B. Scrivenor, Geologist to the I F. M. S. Government, who h is written some very interesting Notes On Pro-pecting for Tin-Ore in the Federated Malay States published by F.M.S. Government Press II. Projecting Non-Detrital Tin Deposits
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    Local Steamer Service.
    284 7 Expected Arrivals, The Companies do nof guarantee the date» of arrival of the steamers, but will endeavour as far as possible to ensure punctuality. F rum Alor Star, (Kedali). —Kedah, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15. 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27 and 29, and Chuan, 4,
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      625 7 CARRERAS, LIMITED, TURKISH CIGARETTES. -=r» TRADE HARK I HAMUR TURKISH CIGARETTES it VI Penang Sales Room. The undersigned is instructed to sell by AUCTION, At 38, lfearh Street, So d reta l in tins of 50 cigarettes xA^W i!S 71^ -.A =J/ trade mark j at ?0-8a per tin. ARgargyts
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      35 7 The B:st Physic. When you want a physic that is udid md •_rei)t|e, easy to take and ce tain to act, always use Chamlterlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale bv all Dispensaries and Dealers,
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      44 7 Stands Unrival ed. ChainWrl tin’s Cough Remedy never disappoints tho*,e who use if for obstinate coughs, colds and irritations of the throat au<l lungs. It stands unrivalled as- a reined v for all throat aud lung diseases, f s;i by all Dispeu-aries aud IJealeffc,
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      71 7 "-SSS’iESTV I. !_J THIS IS IT! Y/aterbury’s Metabolized Ce:l Liver CO Go mp ouud TASTELESS ODORLESS I £4* (.0.1 =SK i lie latest scientific pre paration of C< )I) LIVER OIL. Does all Ibut is claimed for it and sedes the old fashioned emulsions w hicli upset the stomach. Highly
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      1059 8 W. MANSON, A tn erica n Dentist, Lite of Dr. Allen I Co., Pto, 0. S. A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. KR8IDINO AT A o. 21 a, Penang Road. A few loon from the lutern ad Oriental Hotel. Khoo Buan Phuan CHOP Gim Seng Moh, 203, Main Road, Taiping, Tin
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