Straits Echo, 5 March 1912

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    46 1 Straits Echo ..TO «-y W"’ fr» fr*V. T r i2-PAGt a f'AILV CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING TiiROUGHLUr THE STE.t:' r 5, T'!E FEDERATED «aiAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 10. $24 Per Annum. PEJNANG, TUESDAY- sih MARCH, 1012.. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 52
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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 onevory genuine Nip. TIANQ LEE A Co., Sole Jgentt.
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    Mr. Chesterton Knocks a Post.
    414 2 Mr. G. K. Chesterton has knocked his head against a post in his garden —result, stars and a brilliant article in the Eyeiritnen (Jan. 25). The article is called. “Wonder and the Wooden Post.” Black night had shut in nay house and garden with shutters
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    Her Watercress Wealth.
    580 2 For a woman by her own unaided efforts to have amassed »£20,000 three or four times over by selling watercress is surely one of the most wonderful romances of business London has ever knowD,” says the Daily Mirror. Yet this has been done by Mrs. James, of
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    Florence St. John Dead.
    637 2 Romantic Like Story or Stage Favourite or the Early Eighties. The death of Miss Florence St John will i awaken many memories in the minds of theatre goers of thirty years ago. who will remember bow remarkably this lady sprang into public notice from the very
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    “If we are to have Freedom.”
    114 2 Mr. G. Lowes Dickinson, writing ou the deputation to Mr. McKenna on immoral literature, says in the Nation No, sir if we are to have freedom, we must take the risk of it and if we do not take the risk we shall have
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    London’s Chronic Poverty.
    233 2 Receut inves igations of the condition of the poor iu London I y the harity O'gtnij sat ion Society has resulted in this statement bv the Chairman, Lord Sanderson, aud Mr. C. S. Loch 44 The chronic poverty of a portion of the population of London remains
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    Cinematographing the Aurora Borealis.
    97 2 A new camera for photographing the aurora borealis has just been constructed for Professor Stormer, of the Christiania University,” says the Evening Standard. The apparatus will be used to measure the relative brightness of the Northern Lights at different periods, and to enable a cinematograph reproduction
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    100,000 Year Old Skeleton.
    293 2 A correspondent of the Times describes an important discovery made near Ipswich by Mr. J Reid Moir. Mr. Moir excavated a human skeleton which, if all the evidence holds good, represents not only the earliest remains of man yet found in England, hut, with the exception
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    Photographing Water Drops.
    497 2 i 44 A remarkable series of photographs illustrating the curious behaviour of a drop of water when allowed to fall into a vessel containing water were exhibited by Profes--1 sor A.M Worthington in the course of ar address on 4 Phenomenal Splashes which he delivered at the
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    Our London Letter.
    1745 3 (from Our Otrn Correspondent.) London, February 9th. X storv was put into circulation to the effect that the Kaiser intended to send his brother, Prince Henry of Prussia, to London, to art as Herman Ambassador. If Mich an appointment could lie made, the fart would l>e of
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    An Aesthetic Essay.
    239 3 See the Average Penang min Dancing. Tic* sp*cticle i* Simulating, if it lacks Spirit ualit*-. Th'*— is a je-ue-sais-quoi *oigregion in fir? inflexible flexibility with which he permits his pirtner to l>e counterpoised as it w r e bv an arbitrary contiguity diet.-tt-d by conventional requirements. He
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    Municipal Commission.
    456 3 Official Minutes. Minutes of a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Bth February, 1912 Present. W. Peel, Esq., President. \V. T.Chapman, Esq. Quail Beng Kee, Esq. Yeoh Huan Seok, Esq. Absent. H. N. Save, Esq. Lim Eu Toh, Esq. 1. The minutes of the last meeting are
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    Worse than Death.
    184 3 The beautiful young wife of a New York millionaire ran away with the son of a master plumber, aud when divorced ih married him. Within a lev days the romantic couple realised their mistake,” sivs the Telegraph. Mrs. Noble had lost all her friends, an 1 her
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    Sunday Evening Entertainments.
    220 3 Sundav evening entertainments have become a menace to the religion of Christ in Glasgow,” said a speaker at the Glasgow Presbytery. The custom was becoming absolutely intolerable,” said the Rev. E S. Houston. In the East End they had people crowding to cinematograph exhibitions every Sunday evening
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      72 3 Real Merit Wins. There n‘*ver was a time when people appreciated the real merits of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy more than now. This is shown by the increase in sales and voluntary testimonials from persons who have been cured by it. If vou or your children are trouble 1 with a
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    Her Best Chairs.
    48 4 1 have had my best chairs for fifteen yea rs and have never had them sat upon, sobbed an old lady in Sheffield County Court, when claiming damages for injury to her furniture during removal. As there was no wilful negligence she lost her case.
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    The Erudite Ermine.
    63 4 There is a delightful picture in the Century Magazine of an erudite ermine examining critically a royal person dressed in the ermine’s skin, and this leads him to the following reflections Said an evious, erudite ermine There’s one thing I cannot determine When a man wears my
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    No Spies.
    65 4 The employment of spies,” says the Economitt, “or the countenancing of espionage duting peace time by a so-called friendly Power is liable to exert a peculiarly mischievous effect upon public opinion in the country which is spied upon. There would be a very considerable improvement in the relations
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    The Land of the Umbrella.
    168 4 In a recent article by Professor Reinhardt we note that he advocates Open-air Theatres for the Whole Country,’ thereby proving himself a stranger —albeit a welcome stranger —in our land. The theatre of his dreams, built on a gigantic scale with a seating capacity of
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    What "Q" Says About Land.
    231 4 Sir Couch Q”) has a good article in the Eye Witnem on the political outlook. He calls attention to the fact that the Cabinet contains no member which represents the Southern constituencies. Because the Cabinet has its eyes wholly fixed on the industrial North, it
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    The Kite’s Message.
    683 4 (Tfanelated F om The Chintto Tt was a l>eautiful spring day—the day for kite flying in the Celestial Empire The young petted son of Duke Tsi did not like to remain in the school-room. What do I care about studying be said to himself. Such old fogies
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    Tide Table for Penang.
    88 4 March, 1912. Date. H. W. L. W. H, W. L. W. AM. A.M. P.M. P-M sth 1.14, 7.23, 1.33, 7.42 6th 1.51, 8.00, 2.09, 8.18 7th 2.27, 8.36, 2 45, 8.54 Bth 3.02. 9.10, 3. 8. 9.26 9th 3.35. fi.44. 3 53. 10.02 10th 4.12, 10
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      147 4 Relief at Hand. Muiiy sufferers from rheumatism hnre been surprised and delighted with the prompt relief afforded by applying Chamberlain’s Cain Balm. Not one case of rheumatism in ten requires any internal treatment whatever. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. TA IIirUT TUESDAY, 1 U-NHfU1, 5TH MARCH. Our Acton
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      2123 4 se y. v f c? m Hill 'V f /W< =-fi s i'll* Odol is the first and only preparation for cleansing the mouth and teeth which exercises its antiseptic and refreshing powers /tof oh/// during the few moments of application, hut continuously for some hour a afterwards. Price per
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    33 5 Vessels i rom Agent 8 Due Devauha Colombo A.G.ACo. 7th Mar. Assaye Singapore A.G.&Co. 9th Prim Kite! I Friedrich Singapore li.MACo. 12th L net sow Colombo K M.<v Co 1 14th
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    SAILINGS.
    21 5 Vessels For Agents Leaves Devanha Singapore A.G.&CO. Mar. Assayc Prim Eitel Colombo A.G.&Co. Friedrich Colombo B.M.&Co. Lnrtzow Singapore B M.&Jo.
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    THE STRAITS ECHO.
    421 6 A Journal of Thought. Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 226—232 Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local $24 per annum. OutBtation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) 815 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 Studio, hilaritate
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    SPRINKLED IRE
    842 6 On the first day of the month we gave a hint. We hinted that as the road to Taujong Buugah had been thoroughly well watered for the sake of those attending the Swimming Club’s Moonlight Fete, the Municipal Officer responsible would doubtless be glad to show similar consideration
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    Unconquerable Women.
    165 6 The Suffragettes were still smashing windows yesterday. The principal draperyfirms in "the West End were the sufferers this time. There were more arrests. A suffragette last night ignited a pile of shavings saturated with petroleum at the doorway of the Geueral Post Office She was arrested. The damage
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    Full Court of Appeal.
    264 6 (B“fore Chief Justice Sir W. Hyndman Jones and Justices Fisher and Ehden.) Claessen Silbt Case. This case arose out of the recent rubber boom. It was alleged in the lower court before Mr. Justice Thornton that A. H. Claessen in consideration of <£2,100 paid to him
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    The Tientsin Accident.
    59 6 The European doctor killed at Tientsin was a German named He was assisting some compatriots to escape and was shot by a policeman iu mistake. Tientsin reports that the activity of the Som* rsetshires Feugtai and the opportune arrival of the Inniskillings overawed 1500 Chinese troops who
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    Child Found.
    54 6 At 7 a. m. this roc-ning a little male child about three days old and in good health was found lying by the side of the road The child was taken to Leith Street Police Station. If no one claims him one of the P.C.’s is going to
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    Manchurian Fight.
    48 6 St. Petersburg reports lighting at Tsitsihar in Manchuria, between regular troops and expeditionaries who met in a theatre. The fighting continued in the streets and was resumed yesterday. There is panic in the city. It is feared the revolutionaries will seize the opportunity for disorder. Telegraphed.
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    Butterworth.
    206 6 Mr. B. Nunn sitting as Coroner has just concluded an inquest at Penaga on the death of a coolie named Thadiar employed at Bartam Estate. Palaniandy, who was charged with the murder of the deceased, was present in custody. The preliminary inquiry will be taken on Wednesday. Mr. W.
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    P. L. R. C.
    161 6 Mills Trophy and Practice Shoot. rs *0 O w Miss Jones *29 31 60 M rs. Wright-Motion v 8 31 59 Miss Joan Smith *3l 28 59 Mrs. Gore Anderson *3O 27 57 Mrs. Oxenham 26 28 54 Mrs. Hamilton *32 22 54 Miss Smith 28
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    The Roteschilled Risk.
    45 6 Four shots were fired at Leopold Rothschild as he was entering his motor car in St. Swithin’s Lane. Two shots shattered windows opposite. One wounded a detective on the other side of the street. Rothschild escaped unhurt. His assailant was arrested. Telegraphed.
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    Soccer.
    88 6 The C.R.C. met the P.C.C. on the Esplanade vesterday in a friendly game of soccer. The game was fast and exciting. YVright-Motiou Jr., who has improved vastly, scored for tho P.C.C. with a splendid shot but the C.R.C. soon equalised. In the second half, Syer in trying to punch
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    Duff Development.
    87 6 With regard to the negotiations reported to be proceeding between the Colonial officials and the Duff Development Company, with a view to some of its right* being acquired by the local Government, it is understood that «£lOO.OOO was formerly offered for these rights, but was rejected, and that
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    Struck by Lightning.
    69 6 Mr R. ,T. N. Crewwell of Bikam Estate, Suugka», and a Chinese Clerk employed on the Estate were struck bv lightning last Friday and killed. It appears that Air. Cresswell was giving the krani instructions last night, on the verandah of his bungalow, when a terrible flash
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    Overseas Garrisons.
    54 6 I I be limes in an article on the a estimates points out that while the V being concentrated in home waters th spas garrisons require *tren«tl,« nia there is a gleam of hope in South AtW the Defence Bill passes there will If no need for a
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    Perak Club.
    258 6 The Perak Club is the Taipi nir o\ really, but it makes as much noise M jf were a state affair. Mr. Oliver Marks tk! Acting British Resident, as chairman at tk annual meeting on Saturday, showed ;i te dency to act as if he were bossing a
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    Distinguished Canadian.
    33 6 Reuter’s correspondent at Toronto reports the death of the Hon. Edward Blake, K. C., P. C., a barrister, Liberal M. P./and sometime President of Council. He was born in 1833. Telegraphed.
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    Gambling Raid.
    41 6 At 4-45 a.m. this morning Lance Sergeant O’Neill made a raid into a house at Magazine Road where gambling was being carried on. He succeeded in arresting 20 Hokiens among whom were some of the old gamblers. Echo Reporter.
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    For Police Duty.
    17 6 Five thousand Japanese soldiers have been ordered to leave Port Arthur for Tientsin. Telegraphed.
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    Illegal Gratification.
    62 6 Haron, Malay P.C. No. 769, was charged before Mr. Osborne yesterday with accepting an illegal gratification of five cents from on* Lim Ah Kim at Magasine Road for not arresting him for obstruction. He was found guilty and sentenced to one month's rigorous imprisonment. Lim Ah Kim for
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    Tripoli.
    51 6 Rome reports that the Turks and Arabs yesterday fiercely attacked the Italians whe were erecting works at Derna. There were repeated bayonet charges. When Italian reinforcements arrived there was a hot engagement lasting till night, when the Turks retired. Their losses are not known. The Italians lost 150 men.
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    A Rebel in the Right.
    226 6 Discontented writes I have noticed within this last month or two some Cablegrams and Articles published in the Ecfu, that no persons in future other than tbo*e with Pure European Blood’ can enter into the Civil Service of the Government or. to the higher ranks
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    Coal Up.
    16 6 The price of coal in the North has nse# three hundred p?r cent. Tele>jraphed.
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      10 6 Wood*’ Great Peppermint Cure far internal eoi»«»l*in+«. dreerWi oo«fH*, tc.
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    The Great Strike.
    1348 7 The Ti'i ex in an article on the coal strike urges every one to put aside political differences aud strengthen the hands of tho Government. Pukiiier'h Inpokunt Statement. The House of Commons was crowded when Mr. H. H. Asquith made an important statement in regard to the
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    The Late Lim Hua Chiam.
    121 7 Messrs Lim Seng Tek and Lim Seng Hooi desire to convey their gratitude, through the medium of the Echo, to the very large number of ladies and gentlemen who honoured the obsequies of the late Lim Hua Chiain, Esq., yesterday, by sendiug wreaths, messages of
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    Indentured Labour.
    38 7 A meeting of the Council at Calcutta has rejected a motion by Mr. Gokhale that the emigration of indentured labourers to the Colonies lie prohibited. There were 22 votes for. aud 33 against, the motion. Telegraphed,
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    Cricket.
    44 7 Buenos Aires reports that MaryUboue has just won the rubber iu tlie test series with Argeutina. Argentina scored 171 in the first innings and 98 in the second. MaryMxme scored it>9 in the first, aud .02 for eight wickets iu the secoud Telegraphed.
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    Antiseptic Telephone Mouthpieces.
    45 7 Messrs. Huttenbach Bros. 4 Co. are advertising a special antiseptic mouthpiece for use on telephones. The mouthpiece can be fitted in live seconds. The price is very reasonable —$1 each—and there should lie a good demand tor th«* article. Staff Sc. ipf.
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    Spotted.
    48 7 Six Chinese s *rv.uits who attack© l M luagCr ScltuU of the Europe Hotel were arrested. Thereupon the whole staff threatened to come out. ou strike unless the six were released 8o Mr Sohutz bailed out the six accm»d to-day, aud withdrew the charge igainst them. Telegraphed.
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    P. C. C. Tennis.
    30 7 Ties for to-morrow: —Mixed Double: Miss Pritchard aud Goldie Miss B. Evans and Hon W. Evans (5) Single Handicap B; Mack ay i>*. Save (4) (Final).
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    Necrology
    13 7 The Rt. Rev, George Evans Moule, Bishop of Mid-China, is dead. Telegraphed.
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    The Manifest.
    47 7 Baccy. —The ss. Calypso from Deli i« alongside the wharf discharging 2,118 baVs. of tobacco. f r t’ H K s.s. Ho* Canton from Talok AnsoD brought:— v Ti" Ore 1,44 ‘bags Tin 240 slabs Copra 81 bags Rubber -v 18 cases Betelnut* 60 bags.
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    S. S. Canton Enquiry.
    2482 7 On the resumption of the enquiry ve*ter0 day afternoon, Mr. Peter C. Baptist, recalled, stated that he went to Telok Anson and saw the s.s Stephanr. The ouly damage s sustained by her was that the anchor davit s was bent, the fore awning frame was
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    Chuff-Chuff Ferries.
    18 7 For the Singapore Marine Motor service the first ciaft is to be launched on Friday Telegraphed
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    February Tin Output.
    9 7 Rahman Tin Co., Ltd 1,137 pikuls.
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    Tin and Rice Quotations.
    55 7 1 Tb*> following hinnnpM* in tin ha* done to-day P-e>HPg PenangTiu Exchange. j. buvors, no sellers Singapore Straits Trading Co., 50 tons at 95 65 Tin is quoted in London to-day at j£l 94 10s. cash and Jt‘lB9 ss. three months’ sightRangoon rice is quoted here
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    Duff Extension.
    13 7 The Duff Development Company is acquiring the Provident Rubber Estates. Tel'enrapheiJ
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    FIXTURES.
    64 7 To-day 17th Day of Ist Mona. Da-cing and Deportment Classes, Masonic Hall, 5 p.m. St George’s Chureh Kav. J. R. Lee’s Ijeeture. 5-15 p in. P. C. C. Tenuis Ties. Band. Golf Club. The Straits Opera Co., Tek Soon’s Theatre Hall. Campbell Street, Maliiran Chabya”, 9 p.m. George Town
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      173 7 EYE SIGHT NOTICE A E. BRAHAM, Ophthalmic Optician, Singapore, l lynjs to announce that, his Representative, Mr. S. E Braham, will be in Penang from March 9th for a few days only and may be consulted f<>r all sort* of Eye-Complaints at The Save-U-Trouble Firm, 120, Pitt Street. Hours of
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      265 7 In the Hitter of the Eastern Enfinecrint Company, Ltd. e 1 The Creditors of the above named Com--3 pauy are required on or before the 24th 3 Day of April 1912 to send their names and r addresses and the particulars of their debts or claims, and the names and
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  • SHIPPING.
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      ARRIVALS.
      101 8 Klany, Br. s.s., 738, Otarn. 4th Man. Siutfapore, 2nd Mar. f Gten. A. 340, Ljotb, «•> Singapore, 2nd Mar., Gen.—E. S. Co., Ban L Whatt Soon, Br. 8.8., 199, Milne, 4th Mar., P. Kampei, 3rd Mar., Gen. E. S. Co., Ltd. Petrel, Br. 5.8., 124, Case, 4th Mar Asahan
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      DEPARTURES.
      42 8 sth Makch. Vidar for Trang. Miike Mam, for Singapore, China and Ornate, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Kedah, for Dindings and Sitiawan. Hebe, for Teluk AnsoD. Ban Whatt Soon, for Langkat. Klang, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Lai Samj, for Calcutta.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      274 8 Fom Alor Star (Kedah)— Per Pangkar. tomorrow, 8 a.m. Negapatam and Madrai—Par Tctsta, to-morrow, 11 a-m. Deli—Per Calypso, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Singapore, China A Japan—Per Devanka, 7th instant, 9 a.m. On Wink Days. Taiping, Ipoh and Batu Gajah, 7-15 a.m. and 1.45 p.m. daily, Sundays excepted also at
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    EXCHANGE.
    129 8 Pisaxs, stu Makch. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/4$ M 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4$ 8 Credit 2/4j Jt 3 Documentary.. 2/4* 6 Calcutta, Demand Bank IL. 174 3 days* sight Private 1754 Bombay, Demand Bank 174 Mouhnein, Demand Bank 173 t 8 days* sight
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    PRODUCE.
    225 8 Gold Leaf Black Pepper no stork White Pepper 30 —bvyers Trang Pepper 22.90 buyers Cloves 32. —sellers Mace IoB —nominal Pickings 105 —buyers Nutmegs 110 s. 24. —sellers No. 1 8.20 sale Sugar < 2 8.10 sal e (.Basket 5.15 buyers Copra (mixed) 10.40 sales Tahbun 190. —se ie
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    MARKET PRICES.
    198 8 Phnano, sth March. 1912 Bkkk cts. Soup per cattv 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat... 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue... 55 Feet 15 Ueart 30 Liver per catty 55 Pork Pork per catty 32 9 Pig’s Head •H IH M jA
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    SHARES.
    1891 8 110 1 i I- I Number of 2 I i i N.m« C t CpiUl. Share. > P I S. 2 I ireued. o i I" i —j t j 1 *****907 1908 1909 .*****911 ItUltBER —DOLLAR *H4RES. e rniHUi 130 0001 1 l P P Ayer Kuniug Rubber
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      49 8 When father’s ill, oh what a fuss. We’ye Doctors in galore He sighs and groans and says a cuss, Then mother says Oh, Lor.” But if he’s ever ill again. I’ll mend him, yes for sure. For I know what will stop his pain. It’s Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.
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