Straits Echo, 17 January 1912

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  • 37 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE lEUERATEU MALAY S,TATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 10. $24 Per Annum. PEN AMO, WEDNESDAY, 17th JAI«JABf| 1012. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 1 4
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 1123 1 If too require a Tonic some' thing to nourish you, Drink Dog's Head Guinness's Stout, and look for this label to see that you get it. TIANGKLEE A Go., Bole Agent*. K »•> 'll \jy r Andrew Usher 8 Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE. O.V.G. Whisky. < BANKS SANDILANDS, BUTTERY 8 Co..
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    • 32 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
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  • 3963 2 We have at last succeeded in getting the full text of the judgment of Mr. Justice Tones in Civil Suit No. 202, 1911, Wyatt v. j Proudlock, which the “Mvlav Mail” promised to ptrblish hut did uot. Our readers j mu-t understand that the delay has lieen
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 74 2 LtiluuiUUUAiUili.mU.UiUii LUWu :i Alllliii. kinkikk. tiiiiAiii iiiAiiii f* ill. mi'll' THIS IS IT < WATERBURVS METABOLIZED Cod Liver Oil j Compound T ASThLESS ODORtESS r.t 1 iu* latest scientific preparation of Ci )J) 1 IVKK OIL. Dor; all that is claimed for it and sujiorsedes the old fashioned emulsions which
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    • 37 2 Muscular tiiieumathm It is worse than useless to take any medicines intertally for muscular or chronic rheumatism. All that is needed is a free application of Cham eriaiu’s l’aiu Balm. Fur sale hv ail Dispensaries and Dealers.
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    • 792 2 TRIUMPHANT RETURN OF Thursday, Friday and Saturday, January 18, 19 20. with Saturday Matinee at 4-30 p.m. Admission to Matinee S2. Ayah’s and Children half price. FLAN NOW OPEN AT ROBINSON'S. PRICES S3 $2 $1. rz t 10-NIGHT TO-NIGHT GRAND ATTRACTIVE PROGRAMME. ■e ft i. I LS Lk id AT
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    • 1071 2 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Tenders are invited for the lease of a portion of the building facing Pitt Street Station and known as the Pitt Street Old Market on a monthly tenancy from 1st February, 1912 to 31st December, 1912. Tenders which should be endorsed Old Market Pitt Street” must be sent
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  • 29 3 Yestel» brom Agent» Due i Drrjflinger Colombo H i ma la ya Colombo Delta Singapore Bvelorr Singapore BM.ACo. A.G.&Co. A. B. 18th J an. 25th 27th 30th
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  • 21 3 Vessels For Agent» Leaves Derjflinger H imaluyo Delia Buelutr Sm$raporu Singapore Colombo Colombo 1 BM.&Jo A.G.&Co. A.G.&Co. 15 M.&Co. Jan.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 416 3 Arrivals and Departiiiea. Mall Service Outward. Jan 25 Himalaya connecting with Morea Feb. 9 Assaye Marmora 22 India Moldavia Homeward S.S.INDIA, will rut through from China to llancilles and London without transhipment. FAKES BY MAIL STEAMERS. 1st class 2nd class To London by Sea $505-72 $377-14 To Marseilles' or Gibraltar
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    • 343 3 CD N I <d <d I HIS. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. KONINKLIJKE PAKETYAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. (ROYAL OUT I! PACKET COMPANY.i Foe Intended to Sail. Steadier. Ded, Asahan, Paneb and Singapore. (Weekly). Deli and Batu Balira. (Fortnightly). Deli and Langsa. (Fortnightly). Singapore (direct) Connecting with Batavia and other Java etc.
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    • 886 3 VOBMTSCm LLOYD, BBEMEi IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE fpHE fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen X. Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Algiers, Genoa Naples (connection Marseilles, Alexandra and vice versa). Port S&id, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtau or Nagasaki, Kobe, Yokohama
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  • 428 4 A Journal of Thought. Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, I/ro. No. 226—232 Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily LoCil *24 per annum. OuNtatioa... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (P«ist Free) Sis CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PEN A NO.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 58S Printing Department 343
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  • 1363 4 That very useful compilation, the Daily Mail Year Book,’ may be pardoned for uot •reing <|uite up to date in Pauk hurst isui. [t says that the Women’s Social and Political Uniou (whiih is mainly Mrs. and Miss Pankhurst) is devoting all its energies to the passage of the
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  • 104 4 A telegram from Paris states that French Chamber has pas>ed a vote of confidence in the Gov- rn:i eut by 440 to 6 A Ministerial declara.ion says that the first task of the Government will be to ensure as quicklv as possible a ratification of the Franco-Ger- an
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  • 112 4 Notice has been issued for a Public Meeting of British Subjects of all Races resident in Singapore, to lie held in the Victoria Memorial Hall on the 22nd instant at 5 p.m. to protest against the exclusion of non-Europeans from the Straits Settlements Civil Service on the alleged
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  • 109 4 Shortly after midnight on Monday last a gang of tin stealers at Kampar weut out to see what they could find and keep They pitched upon Towkay Loke Yew’s mine for their scene of operations and soon discovered «ix bags of biji which they burie 1 in the
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  • 264 4 We give our correspondent of yesterday the last word, as follows With heartfelt thanks I accept, your exhortation “Be reasonable.” But it seems more reasonable not, to omit the phrase “of a Mr. Neither Manager nor Proprietor after the words under instructions from an imposing and tiery personage
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  • 29 4 A telegram from Stockholm says that the Government has announced a Bill in regard to Women’s Suffrage including their eligibility to be elected Members of Parliament. Telegraphed.
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  • 66 4 The programme to lie given by Ravmond to-morrow night will be entirely different from the one presented on his previous visit. He promises that it will be as full of mysteries as the former one and will include the most beautiful Illusion ever presented anywhere in the
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  • 42 4 A telegram from the Hague states that the Opium Conference drafting committee has submitted a revised scheme for ratification by the six powers who are agreed on the principle of the draft subject to the approval of their governments. Telegraphed.
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  • 114 4 Mr A. Hamilton writes with reference to the paragraph which appeared in yesterday’s Echo concerning the outbreak of fire in Macalister Rd I would like to point out that the sub-station (Penang Road) engine was not only first on the spot but had extinguished the fire before
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  • 23 4 The Commonwealth is organising an Aviation *****01 and is obtaining two skilled British Aviators and ordering four British aeroplanes. Telegraphed.
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  • 114 4 A telegram from Peking says that a bomh was thrown at. Yuan Shi Kai as he was re turning from the Palace. Two polic emf n were killed but Yuan himself was unhurt The man who threw the bomb and four others were arrested iu a tea
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  • 114 4 Here is another injustice to Taiping. r G. H Hellings, one of the new batch of F. M. S. Cadets has been stationed at Ip.h Now he happens to be a very fine wicketkeeper. One of the best seen out in these parts says an expert. Consequently Taiping
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  • 32 4 The feature of the Berlin Bourse is the strength of the coal industry and the expectation of increased business with Great Britain iu view of the coming strike. Telegraphed.
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  • 56 4 The conference of the Miners’ Federation opens at Birmingham to-morrow to receive the results of the strike ballot and to determine upon a future policy, including a definite scheme for submission to the masters. Meanwhile a rush of purchasers has exhausted the stocks of the merchant! resulting in
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  • 47 4 Following were the results of the ties p’aved off yesterday Siugle Handicap: Davidsuu beat F. Daniel 21—20; Goldie beat Dobbie 21 —18; Hamilton beat Reiniann 21 —18. Bowls fixtures for to-morrow Fours —4 Houston, Riley, Southam, Dobbie re. Dunn, Muir, Daniel, Hamilton —B.
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  • 39 4 A telegram from Berlin says that it is officially confirmed that Captain Trench who is confined in the fortress at Glatz attempted suicide by hanging. A warder cut him down. He did not suffer any harm. Telegraphed.
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  • 42 4 A telegram from Osaka savs that houses were destroyed and 30,000 people rendered homeless by a fire which broke out in the Yoshiwara quarter which was completely destroyed. It is feared that many women perished. Soldiers assisted the firemen. Telegraphed.
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  • 56 4 Following is the result of the tie pty' ed off yesterday Championship j Foo Joo Wan beat Sim Swee Ee o—l 6 —3. Tennis fixtures for Friday, 10th instant —Single Handicap, Class A Boay Ewe Ghee ve. Foo Joo Wan 15. 1 ban Hor Tuck
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  • 154 4 Henry Labouchere, M. P., P. C, has died at Florence, over eighty vears old. So ends a useful life. Journalism with him began as a meams to political power, but his editorship of “Tiuth” brought him a truer perspective. Hp started in to proclaim the rjgbts that
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 248 4 FOR SALE. i A 6 H.P. Motorcycle (two-cylinder) Sidecar. All in good order with Lamp, Horn, Tools, Cushion &c., and almost new. Address enquiries to PANGKOR c o Straits Echo Office. m D#C Dec d:c d#c Dec WHY TROUBLE YOURSELF? m ‘Z SAVE-U-TROUBLE 0 e o°"' FIRM g Open 8
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    • 42 4 Wkoopint Cw*h. Whooping cough is not dangerous when ti e cough is kept loose and expectoration easy bv giving Chanberlain’s Cough Remedy. It has been used in many epidemics of this disease with perfect success. For sale by all pispensanes and Dealers.
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    • 32 4 Gonosau capsules contain only the purest Kast Indian Sandalwood oil and Kawa i r a fl The first doBe qwicklv removes vioinflammatory symptoms, bots of 40 capmlei, it ill dealer* and chemists.
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    • 52 4 aid Jones, who had a cough indeed A bark like anv setter This dog’s life I'll no longer lead To-morrow, if no better.” But on that day a friend for sure Heard of his melan (collie), He gave him Woods’ Great Pepp^r“ iat I Cure. 1 And cured hint ef
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  • 84 5 A telegram from Ottawa states that tbe Correspondence lai«l on the table of tbe Canadian House of Commons iudicate* that, negotiations for a Preferential trade arrangement lietween Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are within ineasureable distance of accomplishment. It concludes with a letter from the Canadian to the
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  • 123 5 The resub of the Men's Presgrave Cup, January, 1912 K. T. Reid 2 down F. E. de Paula 3 C. C. Rogers 4 K. Duxbury 4 11. R. Buckland 5 Y\ 0. Ezechiel 6 John Craig 7 f>. C. Macintyre 8 K. T. Reid wins Presgrave Cup
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  • 30 5 The Japanese cruisers Aso and Soya have arrived at Sydney. Festivities on an extensive scale have l>een arranged for the entertainment of the officers and crew. Telegraphed.
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  • 50 5 Welcome For King Queen. The Daily Express states that active preparations are lieing made in London, Windsor and Sandringham to welcome Their Majesties the King and Queen home. A Thanksgiving Service at St. Paul's, a banquet at the Guildhall, aud a semi-state drive through the city have lieen arranged. Telegraphed.
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  • 56 5 A marriage is arranged lwt.ween Lieutenant John Graham Bower, K. N., son of Sir James Bower, R. N., K. C. M. G., and Lady Bower, and Doris Violet, younger daughter of Mr. H. P. Coghlan White, Assistant Magistrate and Collector of Kinta, Perak, Straits Settlements (retired), and Mrs. Coghlan
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  • 24 5 The I>ailv Chronicle learns that the Welsh Disestablishment. Bill will take precedence over the Home Rule Bill at the dext session. Telegraphed.
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  • 24 5 A telegram from Hull states that owiug to the uncertain situation in regard to foreign coal exporters are going to Westphalian coalfields. <• Telegraphed.
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  • 57 5 See that measuring worm crawling up my skirt!” cried Mrs. Bjenks. That s a sign I’m going to have a new dress.’ Well, let him make it for you,” growlel Mr. Bjenks. And while lie s it, have him send 4 hookworm to do yog up the
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  • 58 5 A telegram from Manchester says that the Cotton Conference sat till midnight. Its adjournment to to-day is regarded as a hopeful sign. The Cottou Conference lias adjourned to the 19th inst. It was decided to submit proposals for a settlement with the operatives subject to a truce of
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  • 46 5 The meetiug of British, French and Russian baukers which was held at Paris a few days ago to arrange for raising *lOO,OOO for the preliminary studies of the transPersian railway has completed the financial arrangements and is now proceeding to draft a scheme. Telegraphed.
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  • 62 5 The Chaugkat Kinta Tin Syndicate, Limited, has been registered with a capital of Jt*3,l00 in 3,iHtO ordinary shares of <*1 each and 2,tH)0 deferred shares of 1 s each, to acquire an option to purchase tin mines at Lahat, Kinta, Perak, F. M. S, and to adopt an
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  • 98 5 The weather was pleasant and there was a fair attendance when this match was continued at Adelaide yesterday. The wicket was in excellent condition. In the second innings Australia scored 360 runs for 5 wickets The chief scorers were Bardsley whose innings of 63 was characterised bv
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  • 212 5 Interviewed regarding the Sungei Besi mines, Selangor, Mr. H. D. Griffiths said the new plant was now being delivered-, at the mine and was being erected witheut loss of time. As regards the main pumping shafts difficulty had been experienced In'' obtaining the proper class of labour
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  • 21 5 The Matheson Lang Company who are performing at Singapore received a great reception from a crowded house. Telegraphed.
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  • 43 5 Mr. F. E. Jago, writing from Croydon, says that he has not been in the best of health of late. He also states that Mr. R Pierre, the Singapore Municipal Engineer, will be returning to that port in March. Telegraphed.
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  • 13 5 Auglo-Suinatra 17,320 Seinbilan 11,127 New Serendah 2,525 Bukit K.B 2,113
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  • 93 5 Mr. Rose, British Consul at Teugyueh (Yuunan*, lecturing on the Frontier of India lie fore the Royal Ge 'graphical Society, dilated on the change which is arising from the altered conditions of China. Lord Curzon made a speech in which he warned us as regards China s growth
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  • 33 5 Subscriptions to the King Edward Memorial Fund, Singapore, now stand at $llB,OBO It was resolved to make a further appeal for subscriptions from British rubber companies interested in Malaya. Telegraphed.
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  • 65 5 Penang, 17th January, 1912. Selling. Tendon T. T. 2/4., Demand 24; 4m/st 2.4 f .Calcutta T. T. j£4 4 Rangoon T. T. ]t4 Madras T. T. Hongkong T. T. 18dis. Shanghai T. T. Buying. 3m,st credits Loudon 2/4-A 60d st m 2/4 30d at Demand Bar Silver Ready
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  • 96 5 At the meeting of the Singapore Spirting Club Mr L. E. Gaunt announced that Sir Hugh Fort has presented a magnificent cup for the next meeting probably for the griffin or ex-griffin race, or for an event in which the Club members were the principal owners. The
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  • 95 5 Championship: Andirson heat Holmes 6—3; lo— 8; Hotckkiss beat Rodgers 6 —4 6 —4. Single Handicap, Class A Hindley wo. from A. G. Anthony. Single Class B: Save beat Robertson 4—67 o—S f 6—3 Kitchen beat Harries 3—6 6—2 6—4. Single Handicap, Class Dr H. -Jsirke
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  • 18 5 The ss. Chakrabongs which was wrecked off Kelantan a few weeks ago has entirely disappeared. Telegraphed.
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  • 62 5 In the rape case that was part heard by Justice Ebdeu yesterday the Hindu accused pleaded consent and as there was some doubt of the girl’s ;ige, the jury gave him the benefit of it. Another rape case was heard to-day, in which it seems the age of consent
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  • 17 5 A telegram from Shanghai states that the armistice has l>een extended fourteen days. Telegraphed.
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  • 72 5 The following business in tui has been done to-day Penang Peuaug Tin Exchange, 50 tons at $93.20 Leong Fee Co., 50 93.77£ Eastern Smelting Co., 25 93 85 Straits Trading Co., 100 93.85 Singapore Straits Trailing Co, 100 93.85 Total... 325 tons. Tin is quoted in
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  • 88 5 Tin. —The s.s Cautou brought 230 slab* tin. The s s. Taka froui Rangoon is discharging 19.226 bags of rice, 3,430 bags of bran ,and 1,500 bags of ptddv. i Inward Shipment. s. s. Canton 25 cases rublier s. s. Flying Dragon 16 bags copra. General Cargo. s.
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  • 148 5 To-day 29th Dav of 11th Moon. P. C. C. Bowls Ties. Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd.: Extra-. ordinary General Meeting, 4 p m Volunteer Recruit Drill B” Co V. J. R. A. Chapter. 9 p.m. Golf Club Ladies' Gold Medal. Band, Esplanade, b p m. The Straits Opera Co.. Tek
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 12 5 For all mtarn&l complaint*, dysentery, C* ugiiS| take Woods’ Oreat Peppermint Our*.
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    • 25 5 The first violent trjfrmmrmtury symptoms quickly disapi>ear after treatment with Riedel’s lionoaan Capsules. No lietter prepaid uliuaniriT- on the market. Certified by the leading Specialists.
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    • 841 5 STOTICB. Vt Mr Harold Edward Snagge has been admitted a partner in tbe firm of Boustead «1* Co Singapore and Penang, and Edward Bou stead A Co. London, as from Ist J&nuanr, 1912. BOUSTEAD 1 Co. 17-142- 45 E.A O. HOTEL. Special Race Dinners For Singapore, Hongkong, Switow 8 Amoy.
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  • SHIPPING.
    • 89 6 Prim Luihrij, Ger. k.s., 5,688, Binder, 16th Jan., Yokohama, 30th Dec., Gen. 11. A Co Olamorgaiuhire, Br. s.s., 3,62»*, Tomlinson, 16th Jan Liverpool, 17th Dec., Gen. B. A Co. Tara, Br. h 3,651, D’Cru/., 17th Jan., Rangoon, 14th Jan., Gen. —H. L. A Co. f Calypso, Br. s.s., 33ft,
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    • 38 6 17th January. T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh and.Sa bang. j fjian Choo, for Batu Babra. Hok Cuuton, for Toluk Anson. Bar*j Ho, for Trang. Calypso, for Deli. Flying Dragon, for Port Weld and Taiping. Lai Sang, for Calcutta.
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    • 348 6 Fo* Yen —Per Jit Seng, to-morrow, 7 a.w. Alor Star (Kedah)—Per Pangkor, tomorrow, 7 a.m. Deli—Per Malaya, to-morrow, l p.m. Asaban—Per Petr »l, to-morrow. 1 p.m. Langkat—Per Ban Whatt Soon, tomorrow, 1 p.m. Port Swettenham, Port Dickson and Malacca Per Cornelia, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Trang—Per Jin Ho, to-morrow,
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  • 120 6 Penang, 17th January. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) r »ondon. Demand Bank 2/41 4 months' sight Bank 2/4£ 3 Credit 2/4| 7 3 Documentary.. 2/4|J Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs 174 3 days' sight Private 175 J douibay, Demand Bank 174 Moulmein, Demand Bank 1"3 3 days’ sight Privar*
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  • 226 6 Gold Leaf 464.6 b Black Pepper no stork White Pepper 27j buyers Trang Pepper 20.—now. Cloves 34. —sellers Race log —nominal Pickings 100— Nutmegs 110 s. 26.50 sales l No. 1 820 sale Sugar I 2 810 sal s (.Basket 5.10 now. Copra (mixed) 9 95 tales Tahbuu i
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  • 170 6 Penang, 17th Januar?, 1912 Beek cts. Soup por cattv 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew o- Curry Meat... 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each SO Tongue... 55 Feet 15 lleart 80 Liver per catty 55 Pork— Pork per catty 3J4 Pi*’» Head... H ***fc Tongue 3 1
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  • 1902 6 d I o s Number of [3 I 5 a Capital. Shares I P Dividends. Name. 2 '< 21 issued. I «0 a 3 p "S s I hnC*- I CC CO O* I I I j j j 1 j *****907 1908 1909 *****9U RUBBER—DOLLAR SHARES, p.c. p.c.
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 74 6 Serious Side of a Cold. Do you know that of all the minor ailmentscolds are by far the most dangerous It is not the cold itself that you need to fear, hut the serious diseases that it often i«ads to. Most of these are known as germ diseases. Pneumonia and
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    • 11 6 Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure for ail internal dysentry, coughs, colds, etc.
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    • 55 6 APIOLINE I (CHAPOTEAIT) V K Is superior to so-called apiol, steel drops, tansy or pennyroyal and is a safe remedy for ladies when about to be unwell Rccornmepdgd by the leading French specialists, to remove pain, cramps and irregularities peculiar to the sex. BsM by ail Chemists m Id Domes
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 681 7 “AMSTEL” BEER. Renowned for Excellence of Quality. Price per C&se of 48 qts. 96 pts. $11.50. 14.25. Agents G. H. SLOT Co. penanc. Runnymede Hotel. NORTHAM ROAD-SEA-SIDE. The Most Comfortable Hotel in Penang. The Best Food in Penang. Under Special European Supervision. The Best Attendance in Penang. A Trial will
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    • 521 7 For Sio| iporc, Hongkong, Svatow 8 Amoy The 8.8. Hong Mok ib expect*»* 1 to arrive here on the 16tb instant and will leave for the above ports on the 18th instant at 4 p.m. For freight or passage apply to HENG MOH Co., Ltd.. Agent*. Penang, 13th Jan., 1912.
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    • 41 7 Something to Remember. When buviug a cough medicine for children l*ear in mind that Chamberlain’* Cough Remedy is most effectual for cold*, up eroand wh>x>piug ccugh and that it cuu--1 tains no barmfull drug. For sale by all Disipeneaiie» ano Dealers.
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    • 97 7 The Wise Mother. The most promineut physician in the country cannot produce better results iu the treatment of coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough than the wise mother with a a bottle of Chamberlain’# Cough Remedy. She always keeps it in a handy place and knows where to lay her
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 1034 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha, U. S. A. Charges Moderate, ConsultationJFree. RESIDING AT TVo. 21 a, Penang Road. A few doou from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. K hoo Buan Phuan CHOP Gim Sen^(Moh, 203, Main Road, Taiping, Tin Miners, Advancers and Genera Goods Store.
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