Straits Echo, 5 January 1912

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    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS. THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 10. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, FRIDAY, sth JANUARY, 1912.*. Single Copy, 10 cents. 1» No.
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      1077 1 [f you require a Tonic and some" thing to nourish you, Drink Dog's Head Guinness's Stout, and look for this label to see that you get it. TIANft LEE A Co., Sole Agertit. > i iay r j V Bj. •'r i V .*Jr £A Andrew Usher 8 Co.’s SPECIAL
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      33 1 Order it in Nip Bottles. Dog's Head Guinness’s Stout. The Tonic that cheers and soothes and doesn’t harm. Observe this label, it is on every genu* ine Nip. TIANGILEE A Co., Sole Agenis
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    Across Continent by Air.
    532 2 Not the least amazing thing about the aeroplane flight of Calbraith P. Rodgers :»< ross the continent from New York city to Pasadena is the fact that it arouses to little amazement. As the New York Globe remarks; “Mr. Rodger’s performance, being but one of th
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    Local Steamer Service.
    228 2 The Companies do not guarantee the dates of arrival of these steamers but will endeavour as far as ‘possible to ensure punctuality. From A lor Star, (Kedah) —Tong Chuan, Jan. 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 2H A 80 and Pangkor, Jan.
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      54 2 nrTHIS IZ IT! Y/aterbury’s Metabolised Cod Liver Oil Compound TASTELESS ODORLESS acis 1 he latest scientific pre puration of COI) LIVER OIL. Does all that is claimed for it and super Bedes tl»e old fashioned emulsions which upset the stomach. Highly re commended l>\ the medical profession. OF ALL CHEMISTS
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      350 2 Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure for ad internal comolaints, dy sen try, coughs, colds etc. LAST NIGHT LAST NIGHT “THE REVOLUTION IN CHINA” WILL BE SHOWN at The Straits Cinematograph Coy. AM'» I* Displaying a Film Designated. Her Sin Redeemed or The Romance of a Poor Girl.” This lengthy film in
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    25 3 Vessels irom Agents Due Assaye Colombo Devanlui Singapore F. Ludwig Singapore DerjJUnger Colombo 1 A.G.ACo. A. B. B.M.&Co. 11th Jan. 13tli lbth 18th
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    SAILINGS.
    27 3 Vessels For Agents 1 Leaves I 1 Assaye Singapore A.G.&C0. Devanha Colombo A.G &Co. P. Liuhciy Colombo B M.&Co. Derjjflinger Singapore B.M.&Jo. I 1 i Jan.
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      330 3 (S\H P P I NG.) S.N.C >.&0. Arrivals and Depart, me*. Mail Service Outward. J;in 11 A saaye connecting with Maced on it Jau 25 Himalaya Morea Homeward 1 )ate. Steamer. Connecting! Due with 8.S. j London. I I S.S. INDIA. will run through from China to Marseilles and London
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      380 3 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. T^Sk, A KONFNKLIJKE PAKETYAART MAATSCH APPIJ (ROVU. DUTCH PICKET COMPANV.i For Deli, Asahan, Paneli and Singapore. (Weekly). Dell and Batu Balint. (Fortnightly). Deli and Langsa. (Fortnightly). Singapore (direct) Connecting with Batavia and other Java etc. ports. (Fortnightly.) Sabang (direct), Olehleh, Tjalang, Meulaboh Tapa Tuan,
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    THE STRAITS ECHO.
    425 4 A Journal or Thought. Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltu. No. 226 —232 Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local $24 per annu u Outstatiou P istage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) 51.5 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department
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    TAFT AND TEDDY.
    668 4 What was guesswork before seems certainty now. Teddy aud Taft are out. According to Reuter yesterday. President Taft is standing for a second term, and he reckons he owes nothing to his predecessor. Taft started as a Roosevelt man. His nomination was endorsed by Roo evelt. He
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    Soldier Scots Loyal.
    126 4 Investigation of that military riot, story shows that there was no question of mutiny union g the soldiers :».t Loqginoor. It was a tight between Scottish and Yorkshire regiments arising out of the defeat of the firmer in a football m itch The trouble was desperate for
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    Marine Adventure.
    112 4 The correct story of Captain Fripps of the Poll Ann got a hit twisted in our telegraphic ve sion It, happened on the east, coast, off rfiugora, Siam, on Dec. 'B. Captain Fiipp and the Chinese rhineliew wanted to go ashore. Engineer Donaldson and a crew of four
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    Manchu Asylum.
    33 4 Harbin originates the news that the commander of the troops at Zhikhi has received a hundred thousand taels with which to prepare a residence for the Manchu Emperor and family. Telegraphed.
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    Guineapig Directors.
    89 4 Referring to three directors of a rubber company, accused of neglecting its affairs, the dtr&its Timci says. —Those three merchants should be in the dock answering charges of criminal breach of trust. The presept law rpay pot lje able to reach them, but we waut a laty thpt
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    Angry Turks.
    40 4 Constantinople reports that the new Cabinet has met and had a stormy sitting. The Grand Vizier insisted on the modification of tlie constitution, the previous proposal of which led to the dissolution, and he was constantly interrupted. Telegraphed
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    Capt. Weber Dead.
    141 4 Poor old Captain P. A. J. Weber has passed away. He died at his residence. No. 11 Logan Road, at 4 p.in. vesterdav, at the age of 73. He had been ill since last month. Capt. Weber came out as Captain in 1861, sailing between Calcutta and
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    Fight Arranged.
    26 4 It has been arranged thsf Johnson’s tight with Mc\ ea shall come o,F at Paris on the nigl t of the Grand Prix. Telegraphed.
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    Taft’s Position.
    50 4 President Taft's re-election is to Ire opposed by business men because he has disturbed business; by retiil merchants tsause he favors a parcel post; by the small consumer l*cause of the tariff, and bv still Other, just bee iUS e. Otherwise, his chances next year are excellent. Clipped.
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    Shipping Federation.
    16 4 The New Zeilnnd Shipping Compinv has amalgamated with the Federal Steam Navigation CompaDv. Telegraphed.
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    Intervention ?
    20 4 Intervention Hwngkong rep -rt* that the 126th Baluchis and Koval Artillery with guns &ud ammunition are proceeding towards Canton. Telegraphed.
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    An Autocratic Order.
    255 4 In Wednesday's Echo a reader cited “President” Suu Yat-sen’s alleged that the Chinese calendar be abandoned in favour of the European one, and iu effect asked wot abaht it As no other reader has come forward with an opinion, we rush in where the angels have feared
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    Paid for Towchangs.
    103 4 An hotel manager in San Francisco Ins notified his Chinese servants that the cutting off of their queues will bo followed bydismissal. I pay for the queues,” he says, ami must have them He is cqmpelled to jnsisf on this coalition pvping to the complaints of his
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    Free Australians.
    82 4 Reuter’s man at Adelaide reports that the Premier liefore dissolving appealed to the Colonial Office to amend the constitution so as to prevent the Council thwarting the will of the people. The reply 'vas that intervention iu the internal affairs of a self governing colony was not justifiable
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    That Raft Story.
    245 4 In this part of the world the journalistic Silly Season lasts from January Ist to December 31st, with intermittent spasms of varying intensity. That story of a mysterious man paddling in a canoe or on a raft down the east coast of Malaya from Johore to the
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    Swopping Majors.
    97 4 I An exchange has been sanctioned between Major LIB. Hulke, Ist Battalion “The Buffs." Dublin, and Maj or W. A. Eaton, 2nd B.ttalion “The Buffs,” Sjngapqre. Major Hulke is to join the 2nd Battalion within a month’s time. Major Hulke joined “The Buffs” in September, 1887, got bis
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    New Cathedral.
    17 4 The Ri*ti%> of London has started for Khartum to conseorate the new -athedral there. Telegraphed.
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    Home Rule.
    103 4 Mr. Healy speaking at Mallow in countv Cork was most anxious about the finance' clauses of the Home Rule Bill, jf Government withheld the means to develop industry and commerce, and kept the ten millions taxes raised in Ireland in its own pockets, then the Bill would be
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    Fooling With Malaya.
    450 4 Iu the House of Commons on I)ec. 1 Mr. MacCallum Scott asked the Secretary for the Colonies whether the Treaty o *f 1905, whereby the Malay States were federated, had l*een published, and where it could l*e seen. Mr. Lewis Harcourt: There was U o Treaty of
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    Infantile Suspicion.
    45 4 The absence of Queen Wilhelmina from the New Year State Ball at the Hague has been iquch commented on. A report of a gratifying nature was circulated to explain the cause of her absence and §o far it has not been contradicted. Telegraphed.
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    Exchange Quotations.
    69 4 Penang, oth January, 1912. Selling. London T. T 2 4 f Demand 2/4 J i. 4m/st 2/4$ Calcutta TT. 1741 Rangoon T. T. 174’ Madras T. T. 174’ Hongkong TT. di«. Shanghai T. T. 931 Buying. 3m at credits London 2/4-!-60d'st o/4? 7 d 8t 2/411 Demand,, 2/4»
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    St. George’s Church.
    34 4 To-morrow .Tan. 6th. Feast of the Epiphany. Holy Communion 8 a m. Anthem at Evensong on Sunday pe*t Send out Thy Light.” Gounod. Processional Hvnin. As with gladness men of old.”
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      289 4 The Famous Convincible Cycle for 1912. Price completeness tyres, $29-50 READ THE SPECIFICATION CAREFULLY. V/ Frame. Solid Steel Tubiug, enamelled four coat*, black or green. Wheels. Westwood Plated Rims, Brampton Hubs, coloured centres. Brakes. Philips back and front roller lev“r attachment. Free Wheel. Peirv* Ball Bearing. Pedals. Philips Rat-trap or
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      42 4 Prof. Schmidt prefers OonoNan (Santa!, aw a KieJel s) to any other preparation of Santal wood oil. Although he used the "•rug m more tlian 20 oases, he has. never Observed any sign* of nausea, flatulency, nephntao pain*, pruritn* nor Irin eruptio»*.
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    Persians Perturbed.
    61 5 Teheran mentions that the Russian execution of Sikatulislam, who was a high ecclesiastic, has perturlied the Cabinet, which is apprehensive of the effect upon the people. Later. —The execution of Sikutulislam and of the other ecclesiastics at Tabriz is particularly resented because the Russians selected a date (Jan.
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    Lawn Bowls.
    101 5 At the P. C. C. last evening, Hamilton I .eat, Russell 21—4 in the Championship Bowls competition and A. M. Stewart beat YV. S. Dunn in the single handicap, 21—8. Wright and Dobbic in the professional pairs were busy lieatiug Jarvis and Riley, and the latter pair mentioned
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    Lots of Lira.
    38 5 Rome’s principal sources of revenue for the last semester of 1911 show an increase of 30,625,00«) lire. The Tribuna remarks that the financial resources of Italy seem capable of withstanding marvellously every adverse occurrence. Telegraphed
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    Peking’s Gold Hoard.
    491 5 The Peking correspondent of The Times, writing on 24, says Rather more than a fortnight ago gohj to the weight of Tl*. 79,000 and worth nearly *****,000, portion of the Palace treasure, was, through the agency of the Ministry of Finance, offer'd for sale to the foreign
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    Hitch in China.
    39 5 Shanghai fears that owing to the resignation of Tang Shao-yi, the Manohu delegate to the conference, the continuation of the conference is now impossible. The resignation was due to certain expressions of disapproval from Peking. Telegraphed.
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    Gambling Nyonyas.
    63 5 Fifteen Chinese Nvonvas were charged l «fore Mr. E. E. Col man yesterday with gambling iu a house at Kek Chuan Line. They were playing blankas. Two were fined $25 each and the rest $lO each. One of the ladies had to pay an additional tine of $l4
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    Fighting Bob.
    14 5 Fighting T lk>b Evans, the well known Admiral, is dead. i 1
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    Riflewomen.
    22 5 The SingajHire riflewoinen shooting for the Mills trophy scored 166. The January spoon was won by Miss Kerr with 65. Telegraphed.
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    Snipe.
    88 5 The periodical grumble of the gun men about the depredations of Malays and others who net snipe for the market has appeared. One of them says the snipe will soon be a rare bird if it goes on, and he wants the Malay snarer to lie charged fifty dollars
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    Engagement.
    18 5 Lawyer Keitovitz of Singapore is betrothed to Miss Jane Cashin, daughter of the late J. Cashin. Telegraphed.
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    P. & O.
    108 5 P. O. Sir Thomas Sutherland, shaking to the 71st meeting of P. A O. shareholders, called 1911 an anxious hut fairly satisfactory year. Referring to the recent Shipping Bill in the StraitsSettlements.the speaker remarked that it was a most unhappy attempt to bring about a war against tfie shipping interest
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    Lunas.
    47 5 Mr. Krarup writes to the Singapore press that at the furthcoming meeting of shareholders the announcement will be made that 56,870 shares were applied for, paid and issued. The company’s accounts of sales were filed in the safe and all the transfer fees accounted for. Telegraphed.
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    Married at 80.
    114 5 The Rev. William Marshall, octogenarian Vicar of Idle, near Bradford, is a rorty old bird. He was married on Dw. 14 at St. Andrews Church, Well-street, London, to Miss Jane Moore, younger daughter of a Glamorgan mau. Reports do not say that the usual form of marriage
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    Singapore Sharemarket.
    32 5 Frasers report a firm tone »n the rubber share market at Singapore with rates well maintained and many advances of sterling aud local stocks. Demand is described as good. Telegraphed
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    Mongols Hate Chinese.
    140 5 Receutlv General Khorvat, the Russian head of the Chinese Eastern Railway in Manchuria, was visited at Harbin by the leading Prince of Northern Mongolia, who thus explained the Mongolian plans Wo have tolerated Ch’.uese violence and recognised our near kinsmen of the Manehu dynasty, but we absolutely
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    Reader’s Opinion.
    91 5 “Unitv” writes to the Echo from Taipiug heartily cursing Yuau Shih-kai for sticking out for a monarchy rather tbau a Chinese republic. “Two thirds if not ninety p*r cent, of the Chinese want a republic. Why should not. Yuau agree r Let the majority decide no one will
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    Who?
    18 5 Lim Boon Kengs Mr. Yin sic] left Singapore for Amoy by the German mail on Saturday. Telegraphed.
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    Tanjong Malim Report.
    262 5 The report of the Directors of the Tanjong Malirn Rubber Ca. for the period ending 30th June, 1911, shows a net profit for the period from 19th May, 1910, to 30th June, 1911, of £3,752 13s. lOd which amount the Directors recommend should be carried forward. Since
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    Convict Axed.
    45 5 Convict Choug Ab-yi attacked Convict Soh Ali-kan at Singapore with an axe. This happened in the caqienters’ shop at the criminal prison after a squabble. Soh is dangerously wounded. Cnong has lieen comm tfel for trial ou a charge of attempting murder. Telegvrphefl.
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    December Rubber Crops.
    14 5 lbs. Alexandra A Sungei Neliong Estateb 1,4 0 Sitiawau Estate .305
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    Revolution and Opium.
    119 5 Whilst the Opiam Conference is holding sittings at The Hague, and passing drastic resolutious for the regulation of, opium trade all over the world. The Tttnex treking correspondent informs us that a curious feature of the present upheaval ih China, showing the freedom from restraint and the
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    Methodist Episcopal Church.
    42 5 74 Maxweli. Roaii. En d uh Service» 8-45 a in. —Sunday School. 6p in —Divine Service. (The Sacrament of the Lord's Supjiei will lie administered Preacher. —Rev. G. F. Pykett. Chinese Service. Penang Road. Tamil Service. Data Kramat Road-
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    China’s Trouble To Last.
    126 5 Dr. Harold G utherz of Berlin University, writing in the Vossische Zeitung, says the Chinese do not stand before a kind of decisive battle, but before a long period of inner, and very possibly also outward, confusion of the gravest sort. They stand in the first
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    Presbyterian Church.
    34 5 Ou Sundav next divine servh'e will be held in the Presbvteriau Church, Northam I Road at 9 a.in. for children and at 6 p.m when the Rev. Ernest Lawson, m.a., will preach.
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    Rubber Suit.
    54 5 A. M. S. Angullia was suiug Aliman biute Kader Mevdin at Singapore for the return of $lB,OOO earnest money and part pavaient for rubber land at Sembawang. This claim however was abandoned. A counterclaim for $62.<K)O alleged to lie due to the defendant under an agreement was heard,
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    The Manifest.
    107 5 Baccy.—The as. Malaya and the ss. Ban Whatt S#on, brought 3,000 and 1,500 bales of tobacco respectively. General Cargo. s.a. Goeben 400 tons s.s. Socotra 500 s.s. Thongwa 500 The SB. Hok Canton which arrived this morning brought:— Tin Ore 1,181 liags Tin 156 slabs Rubber 5 cases.
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    Queueless Ambassador.
    75 5 Shen Yui-ling, the Chinese Minister at Vienna, says a correspondent in that city, has lieen the topic of conversation in the Austrian capital, the Nene Freie Presse having published the news that the Minister had cut off his pigtail and assumed conventional diplomatic uniform. The journal published a
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    Tin and Rice Quotations.
    56 5 The following business in tin has lieen done to-day Singapore Straits Trading Co., buyers no sellers j Penang Penang Tin Exchange, 25 tons at $93.50 I'm is tjnoted in London fco-dav ar ***** 12s. 6d. cash and ***** ss. three months’ sight. Rangoon rice is quoted
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    FIXTURES.
    107 5 To-day 17th I>av of 11th Moon. P. C. O/Bowls Ties. Penang Ladies’ Rifle dull, Ufteiileucjr- TO-15 a m. Volunteer Company Drill. Footliall Saliiul Gamil vs. Magazine Police, Victoria Green. Band, Esplainde, 6 p.m. The Straits Opera Co., Tek Soon’s Hall, Campliell Street, Shamua Zeinau” 9 p.m George Town Cinematograph.
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      36 5 A nation of sailors. Our country has bred: Some would rather have us All parsons iustead. Tho' both are all ritfht In their place, there’s no doubt, Qive us Woods’ Peppermint Cure When colds 'are alx>ut.
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      44 5 According to nil accounts we have the assurance that (jnnOHan is one of the most valuable discoveries of modem pharmacology and is far ahead of all preparations of Copaiba, Cubebs, etc. It is the safest and most successful. Al all Chemists and Dealers. i
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      121 5 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. Hkai> Office —SINGAPORE. Life Assurance ami Endowment in All Forms. LIBERAL POLICIES. LOWRATES F*n.inr„U Aytnf* for Penang. MACBETH AND BARRETT. <'Jeneral Iteprenentatii t (or Penang. HORACE B. JOSEPH. Local Office:— No. 7. Union Street. t Pony, Harness, Palanquin (rubber-tyred) 'M with lamps complete
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      474 5 THE STRAITS OPERA CO. TEZ SOONS BALL Campbell Street. Singapore's Premier Show ANI) Gold Medallists. WILL STAGE TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT sth January, 1912. Shamua Zeman. To-morrow, Sat., 6th Jan., 1912. THAT MOST POPULAR PLAY Ali Baba WILL BE STAGED. 29-12-11 92; B. T. TAY, Manager. THE COLLECTIVE JUDGEMENT of the l>est
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      ARRIVALS.
      76 6 Thong tea, Hr. s.s., 6,29*, Fysb, 4th Jan., Madras, 28th Dec., Gen. —H. L. Co. Cvronia, Kus. as, 2,949, Laredei, 4th Jan., Rangoon, Ist Jan., Gen.—Ban Fog J<*o Siu Kee. tioeben, Ger. s.s., 5,108, Ablborn, 4th Jan., Hamburg, 30th Nov., Gen. —B. M. Co. K. F. Ferdinand, Aus. s.s.,
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      DEPARTURES.
      67 6 sth January. Atjeh, for Langsa, Edi, T. Serna we, Segli, Olehleh, and Sabang. Han Whalt Soon, for Langkat. Pin Seng, for Port Swettenham and Singa|K>re. Curonia, for Singapore, Hongkong Amoy and Swatow. Kedah, for Dindings and Sitiawan. Un Peng, for Pulau Perlis and Setul Hebe, for Teluk Anson. Luma,
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      MAILS CLOSE
      242 6 Fob Yen—Per Jit Seng, to-morrow, 7 am. Alor Star (Kedah)—Per Pamglcor, tomorrow, 8 a m. Madras taking mails for Europe, etc., via Bombay—Per Teesta, to-morrow, 10 a.m. Rangoon and Calcutta —Per Elephanta, to-morrow, noon. Singapore, China Japan —Per Nippon, to-morrow, 1 p.ui. Deli—Per Calypso, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Batu
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    EXCHANGE.
    129 6 Prnans, sth January. (By courtesy of ike Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2)4} 4 months* sight Bank 2/4* 3 Credit 2/4£ T 3 Documentary.. 2/4 Calcutta, Demand Bank 14*. 174 3 days* sight Private I* 51 Bombay, Demand Bank 174 Moulmein, Demand Bank 1 3 8 days* sight Priva*
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    PROCUCE.
    225 6 Gold Leaf b6u Black Pepper »o stoci, White Pepper 27\ buyer» Trang Pepper 20.— nom. Cloves 34 ee a ers 1"8 —nominal Pickings 100 —buyers Nutmegs 110 s 26.50 tales C No. 1 8.2 0 saleSugar 1 2 8.10 sal s (.Basket 5.10 nom. Copra (mixed) 9 95 sales
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    MARKET PRICES.
    147 6 Pbnano, 5th Januabt, 191*4 Bicep— cts. Soup por cattj 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew o* Currj Meat... 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 80 Tongue... 55 Feet 15 Heart 3j| Liver per catty 0 > Pork— P° r k per catty 3*2' Fig*a Head LO /•Vw*
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    SHARES.
    1717 6 a v <e "3 to Capital. Number of Shares issued. Dividends. Name. CO *****907 *****1911 IP*®RUBBER— HOLLA It SHAKES. 12 18 20 30 1910 1909 1909 335,000 225,000 50,000 1.886,120 470,000 100,000 1905 16,000 eo!ooo 2/. 1905 1906 1909 1009 1907 1905 1910 1909 1906 1910 1910 1909 1905
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      40 6 For all internal complaint*, dysentery colds, etc., take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. THE CURE OF CONSUMPTION < Active > Principle of Cod Uver Oil with Creosote. lists (Chapoteaut) RELIABLE AGENT IN TREATMENT OF v TUBERCULOSIS > OR PULMONARY PHTHISIS Sold by all Chemists.
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    "There has to be an Adjustment.”
    570 7 44 The days of the idle rich in America are as a tale that is told,” writes F. T. Martin in “The Passing of the Idle Rich.” “Tomorrow m this land there will be one of two things either an evolution or revolution. Either
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    Worry.
    563 7 The Finoncnil Review of Reviews publishes an article ou The Effect of S|>eculation ou the Individual aud National Health,” bv the well-known physician and sociologist. Dr. C. W. S leeby, who traces the connection between tne speculative transactions of the individual with the mental and physical breakdown that inevitably
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