Straits Echo, 29 June 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, SATURDAY, 29th JUNE, 1912.«£ S:ns!f Copy, 10 cents. No* 14?8
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      1018 1 it jos rjrjmre a Tonic and tome' thing to nourish you. Drink Guinness's Stout, and look for this label to see that jou get it. TI-A^NG LEE A oo. t Bole Agentt. ;C i V < aw \>VJ3 Andrew Usher 8 Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE. O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY 8 Co.,
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      35 1 Order it in Nip Bottles. Dog's Head Guinnesses Stout. 2 l The Tonic that cheers and soothe* and doesn’t harm. Obsorvu this Label, it is on every genuine Nip. TIANG LEE A Co., Sol* Agents
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    Bujong Rubber Estate.
    1746 2 f 1 Tho second annual general meeting of the Buiong Kubbcr Estate, Limited, was held on 4th June at the registered offices of the company, 10 and 11, Lime-street, London, E.c!, Mr. Met bold 8. Parry (chapman of the company) presiding. Mr. John Owler, A.C.1.5., representing the
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    A most delightful feeling of comfort.
    206 2 Is experienced after a shampoo with Fixoap. This is a mild fluid tar shampoo, from which, by a special patent process, the disagreeable pungent odour commonly associated with tar has been eliminated. It cannot be too widely recognised that tar is an absolutely sovereign
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      61 2 l—pgg I. ..0.1 trs i THIS IS IT! Waterbury’s Metabolized Cod Liver Oil Compound TASTELESS ODORLESS 1 he latest scientific pre paiation of COD LIVER OIL. Docs all that is claimed for it and super Dcdcs the old fashioned cmulsious which upset the stomach. 11 ijhly re commended by the
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      155 2 NOTICE 12th Annual Rifle Meeting. rENANG VOLUNTEERS. Tho ladies competition in connection with the above meeting will take place at the Riflo Range, Kampong Bahru, at 4-30 p.m. on Saturday, the 29th inst. Entries close at noon on that date. S. R PERKINS, 2G-G-12 491 Hon. Secretary Treasurer. The Straits
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      1699 2 WHITE PORT WINE NO. 1. RENOWNED FOR EXCELLENCE OF QUALITY. Packed in cases of 12 qts. 24 pts. Obtainable at all Retail Stores. AGENTS, G. H. SLOT CO., PENANG. ■yO BE SURE—the Teeth are so important that it would be a pity to negleft them—especially when you can clean them
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    26 3 Vessels Irom Agent» Due A rcadia Der Winger P. Atice Delta Singapore Singapore Colombo Colombo A, B. BM.&Co. AG.ACo. 2ytbJuno 2nd July. 4th 11th
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    SAILINGS.
    21 3 Vett els For Agents Leaves Arcadia DerJJiinger P. Alice Delta Colombo Colombo Singapore Singapore A. B. B.M.&Co. A.G.&Co. June. July.
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      262 3 KAO. S.N.C £*l«ct<Ml Arrivals and Departure Mail Service Outward. July 11 DolU connecting with Mongolia Medina homeward. Date. Steamer. Connecting with S.S. Juno 29 July 13 Duo Loudon Arcadia Assay** Morea M aruiora July 28 Aug. 11 FARES BY MAIL STEAMERS. 1st class 2ndciasf T» London by S«a $565-72 $3
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      1428 3 (SHIPPING.) BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. tfSEDMTSCm LLOYD, DEEM. Foa Ixtindid to Sail. Steamer. T napsaiAL gehhak’ mail line IIK fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen A Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Algiers, Genoa Naples (connection Marseilles, Alexandra and vice versa), Port
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    THE STRAITS ECHO.
    94 4 Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THK CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 226—232 Beach Street, Ponang Prick. Daily Local ?24 per annum. Outstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG." Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 N.R.— All baa'acM crirmunicationn should he addressed
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    EDITORIAL.
    937 4 How different things seem to be at Home. They are erving out in London for a new breed of journalist, as a change to the namby-pamby thing that spouts words, i words, words with never an idea, much less an ideal, floating on the turgid flood of verbiage. Th3v
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    Think This Over.
    89 4 Wbat have I gained”, asked Emerson, that I no longer immolate a hull to Jove rr to Neptune, or a mouse to Hecate that I do not tremble before the Eumenides, or tbe Catholic Pu gatory, nr t oCalvinistic Judgment-Day -if I quake at opinion, the public
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    A “New Age” Criticism.
    139 4 In an article on insincerity as the chief defect of public men to-day. The New Age, j a threepenny weekly of high literary and mental merit, has this passage A third and, let us hope, the worst instance of insincerity occurred in tho law courts during
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    Judges and the Age Limit.
    390 4 In view of his remarks in the Legislative Council during tho recent debate on the Pensions Ordinance and the age limit at which judges should retire from the bench the Hon. E. C. Ellis will be interested to learn wbat Sir Francis Piggott. late chief
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    FAREWELLING BUCKELL.
    409 4 Mr. C. P. Buckell, Superintendent of Telegraphs and Telephones, retires to-day after 35 years’ service, 29 of which were spent in Malaya. He leaves for Home this afternoon by the P. O. steamer Arcadia. Mr. Buckell, who is very popular both in his official and private life, was
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    Wireless in Siam.
    182 4 The Telefunken System. The Bangkok Times learns that the Ministry of Marine has placed the cost of three land wireless stat’ons and the installations for vessels of the Fleet in the estimates for R. S. 131. The sites for the land stations will be on the eminence
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    Malayan Beauty Spot.
    210 4 Mr. William R. Jones, the Acting Government Geologist, stated that one of the most beautifully romantic places he has so far seen in the F M.S. is in the Bukit Kayu Kapor Forest Reserve, Rawang. Entering the jungle about two hundred yards beyond the fourteenth mile, on
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      DE BOSECK CASE.
      33 4 (Echo Special.') Singapore, June 29. The de Boscck case (regarding the admissability of his confession as evidence) will come on for hearing on Monday before the full court of appeal.
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      Necrology.
      43 4 {Echo Sjtccinl.) Singapore, June 29. Mr. Tan Kong Swee, formerly Opium and Spirit Farmer, is dead. lieutcr.) London, J une 29. Tho death has taken place of Mr. Enoch Edwards, Labour Member for Hanlov. The well-known Australian Cricketer Bonnor died at Sydney.
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      Cuban Revolt.
      29 4 (Reuter.) Havanna, June 28. The rebel leader Esminoz and a hundred followers were killed in a battle at Mieara. The Government hopes soon to end the trouble.
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      Domestics and Insurance Act.
      77 4 (Reuter.) London, June 28. Tho Countess of Desart presided at a demonstration of 10,000 at the Albert Hall and organised a Servants Tax and Registers Defence Association. It was resolved to refuse to comply with the Insurance Act. At a non-political meeting yesterday Ladv St. Helliers
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      Jackson’s Mesopotamia Contract.
      39 4 (Reuter.) London, Juuo 28. Sir John Jackson Ltd. have withdrawn their contract for ,£4,000,000 to complete a section of the Willcocks Irrigation Scheme in Mesopotamia, owing to the conditions imposed by tho Minister of Public Works.
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      Turco-Italian War.
      62 4 {Reuter.) London, June 28. Fierce fighting took place at Bucbamez. At dawn the Italians, supported by artillery, attacked 6,000 Turks who were entrenched at Sidi Said and drove them out of the trenches in which 500 Turks were found dead. Simultaneously, by a flanking movement, the Italians destroyed
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      Suffragette Pars.
      99 4 {Reuter.) Flung Down w fairs. London, June 28. At a private reception at Queen Anne’s Gate a Suffragette addressed Mr. Asquith, seized him by the coat and shook him. Thereupon the Suffragette was turned out. She complains that she was nearly killed when flung down the stairs. She
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      Albanian Situation.
      84 4 Reuter.) London, June 28. The situation in Albania is regarded in Constantinople with considerable anxiety. The deserters of the 26th inst. are mostly Albanians but they are apparently actuated by strong political discontent and resent p.articularly tho interference of the committee of Union and Progress in the la*
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      FIGHT FOR THE PRESIDENCY
      221 5 Reuter Woodrow Wilson. t f ii Baltimore, June 28. A further trial of strength between Mr Woodrow Wilson and Mr. Champ Clark resulted in a victory for the former by 630 Tote* to 437. A surprising feature was that the Conservatives, including many Tam inanjitos, supported
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      Imperial Trade Commission.
      49 5 (Reuter.) London, June 28. Sir Gilbert Parker, speaking in the House of Commons, complained of the constitution of the Imperial Trado Commission and the exclusion of Preference from its consideration. Ho moved for a reduction of the vote. This was rejocted by 200 votes to 112
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      Our Colonies.
      121 5 (Reuter.) Colonial Governorships. London, Juno 28. Mr. L. V. llareourt, replying in tho House of Commous to Mr. A. Lyttelton, declined to agree that Colonial Governorships must be tilled exclusively from within the service. Government must be free, in special circumstances, to select distinguished men from outside. But
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      SHIPPING.
      188 5 The 8.8. T'olcevera is discharging “2,000 baskets of onions aud 401 bags of maldive fish. Outward Shipment. 8 s. Iyo Maru. Tin 350 tons Pearl Tapioca 05 Wolfram 0r0... 4 Rubber 031 cases. The homeward bound German Mail steamer Derflliiiger which is expsctal to leiro Singapore at Gpm. on
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      SPORT.
      483 5 Selangor Races. Scratching*. Klutnper, June 29. c hollowing are the scratehmgs for to-day’s > races t Race I—Goa Gotti, Vechskors, Seafoam, Pawang Surrukapoh. Race II—Toni Loos. Race IV—Marechal, Dimlight, Corzil, Preopal. Rack V—The Friar, Pip. Rack VI—Maori Bov, The Nib. Race VII—Lah and' Satis. Joekejr Suspended. i IP A.
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      Unrest in Canton.
      241 5 From the reports that have bcou appearing iu the native papers during the hist few davs there would seem to be a spirit of unrest and suspicion amongst the people. In the first place it is said that in the streets and in the shops there is
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      231 4 To Advertisers Have You a Customer in nearly every town and village of the F.M.S.? WE HAVE. If you would like introductions to our customers, write or ’phone to our BUSINESS MANAGER. c* He will do the rest. s)®®®®®®®®®®®®®®**”*’ <s <§ <§ a <s (5 (S Palmer Motorcycle Tyres. Nearly
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      87 4 A Matter of Great Importance. Is there anything in all this world that is of more importance to you than good digestioa Food must he eaten to sustain life and must be digested and converted into blood. When the digestion fails the whole bodv suffers Chamberlain’s Tablets are a rational
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      37 4 Partial Paralysis Benefited. Persons troubled with partial paralysis are often ve.y much benefited by massaging the affected parts thoroughly when applying Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. This liniment also relieves rheumatic paius. For sale bv all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      33 4 Dr. Friedlaender testifies that GoiiOMß ererts a favourable influence in removing complications and haemorrhage; also more rapid and satisfactory results are obtained by it than by any other preparation of Sandalwood oil otc.
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    THE EUCALYPTUS.
    448 5 An interesting article is published in the May issue of tho Agricultural Bulletin on tiiis kind of tree, by Mr. Anderson of the Gardens. Ho points out that many people often write suggesting the Eucalyptus as a road side tree, and also on account of their supposed value
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    Sarawak Jelutong Monopoly
    429 5 Rajah’s Outspoken Peproof. The Sarawak Gazette contains the report of a meeting called on Juno 10th “in order to make a statement with regard to tho amount to be paid by the British Malaysian Co. for jeiutoug purchased by thorn under their concession.” The Company called for
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    Giving ’Em Beans.
    448 5 The thousand and one native industries and manufactures of China are little known abroad. It only requires aa intelligent organization and a slight modification of method and a' trivial attention to the tastes of foreign consumers to popularise these Chinese products throughout the world. Let this point
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    FIXTURES.
    70 5 To-day. 15th Day of sth Moon. St. Peter. Tronoh Extended, Statutory Mooting, noon. Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. P. V. Rifle Meeting. George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kaugsar Road. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road. Matsuo’s Japanese Cinematograph, Penang Road. To-mobuow. 16th Day of sth Moon. 4th Sunday after Trinity. Grand Prix
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    MAILS DUE.
    10 5 China (Der{fliiuj°r) 2nd July German Fringes» Alice) 4th
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      28 5 Cnnnsan (in capsules) is well tole tlie apparatus no cornpli a ny sort occurs, and its action is favourable in Cystitis. Approved y reading specialists of the day.
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      45 5 Good Couth Medicine for Children. When buying a cough med cii.fi fo- cfciltlren bear in mind that Chambv f> liemedv i> uios; effectual for c •'<]-, «.roup ar.«' whooping cough and tha* it outuin.s i. harmful drug. For *alo b, all l*i puu u aud Dealer*.
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      46 5 V' an a ff‘*eti.»n.” Paid the youth, The maiden fluttered, cov—- This is so ;i.],h n. Mr. Sn akes, k- 1 V;, jump for joy Hostam uor.d Woods’ Groat PopT.x'rmmt Cure Ujvrn his breast. •'e b-a<s.l himself U* fl ou m an Affection uf the chest
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      179 5 ’or Clronic Cliost Complaints, Wools’ Groat lV'pjwrinint Cnro. To-night the Ever Popular Day. Many New long American Films Subjects of exceptional merit A sure Winner of your appreciation GROWING STRONGER AT The George Town Xinernafograph, Kuala Kangsa Road Theatre Hall. Numerous attractions always unique unrivallel. You' only e?;crtmi!y Seize it
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      398 5 NOTICE!. S m il IMKKRATION FUhi> ENACTMENT, 1911. tE&HliHHHI PL'> YE US OP TAMIL LABOUR arc lereby reminded that' returns! I under the r.bove Enactment for the preced-1 ing quarter must sent to the office of Ij the Superintendent of Immigrants, Penang, i duriDg the months of April, July, October
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  • SHIPPING.
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      ARRIVALS.
      94 6 AthoU. Br. b.b., 3,031, Saibv, 28th June, Glasgow, 18th May, Gen.—8. B. A Co. Kalmoa, I)ut. §.8., 170, Ri«, 28th June, T. Semawe. 27th June, Gen H. L. A Co. Polcevera, Ital. 5.«., 1.345, Augusto, 28th June, Bombay, 17th June, Gen.— B. M. A Co. Duncra, Br. b.b., 3,403,
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      DEPARTURES.
      71 6 29th June. Dunera, for Rangoon and Calcutta. Arcadia for Ceylon. Australasia. India, Aden, Mauritius, Egypt and via Brindisi, for Europe ote. Janet Nicoll, for Tongkah, Kopib, Renong, Victoria Point, Mergui and Tavoy. Petrel, for Asahan. Hok Canton, for Te’uk Anson, Dindings and Sitiawan. Kalmoa, for L.tngß i. Lanka, for;Port
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      MAILS CLOSE
      300 6 Fob Calcutta —Per C. Apear, 1st proximo, 3 p.m. Calcutta— Per Lai Sang, 1st proximo, 4 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore--Per Klang, 2nd proximo, 4-1 5 p.m. On Wbkk Dats. Taiping, Ipoh and B&tu Gajah, 7-15 a.m. and 1.45 p.m. daily, Sundays excepted also at 5-30 p m.
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      EXCHANGE.
      116 6 Pbnano, £9th June. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) Co ndon, Demand Bank 2/4 4 mouths’ sight Bank 2/4/ 3 Credit 2/4,^ 3 Documentary.. 2/44 Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174^ 3 days’ ««gist Private 1754 Bombay, Demand Pank 17-4 Moalmein, Demand Bank 1734 3 days’sight Private 176 Vladras, Demand
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      PRODUCE.
      228 6 Gold Leaf 564.60 Black Pepper no stock White Pepper 33$ buyers Trang Pepper 22.87$ buyers Cloves 35. —tiominal Mace ••e I*2o —sellers Pickings 110 —sales Nutmegs llUs. ...24. —s tiers No. 1 8 20 sale Sugar < 2 810 sal s (.Basket 5.15 buyers Copra (mixed) 10 25 buyers
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      MARKET PRICES.
      96 6 Prnanq, 29th June. 1912. Bans— cU Soup pe- catty 20 Roast g Steaks 26 Stew or Currv Moat... 20 Rump Steak ofi Ox Tail each 40 Tongue... 60 Feet 20 Heart 4 U Liver per catty 60 Pork— Pork per catty 32 Pig’s Hoad... 20 Foot 2i Tongue
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      SHARES.
      637 6 I 5 .2 O’ 1909 '909 1905 •'XV) 1910 1904 15*00 ***** li>o9 1 SHIS* I!M*9 I!K>3 1910 1909 1909 194)5 :905 1996 190J» 1909 liK»7 1905 1910 1909 1906 1910 1910 1909 1906 1906 4.907 1907 1908 1895 19»)7 1909 1906 1909 »910 191!» 1910 1903 1909 1910
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      64 6 World Wide Fame. Here is a remedy that will cure your cold. Why waste time and money experimenting when you can get a preparation that has won a world-wide reputation by its cures ol this disease and can always bo depended upon? It is known everywhere as Chamberlain's Cough Ketuedy,
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      39 6 How the Trouble Starts. Constipation is the cause of many ailments and disorders that make life miserable. Take Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets, keep vour hotels and you will avoid these diseases. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      15 6 BEWARE of IMITATIONS RIGAUD'S GENUINE Japan Kananga Toilet Water PARIS FRANCE SOLD BY ALL- PERFUMERS
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    Municipal Commission.
    274 7 Official Minutes. Minutes of a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Friday the 14th June, 11*12. Present. W. Peel, Esq., President. F. Duxbury, Esq. Yeoli Guan Seok, Esq. Absent. Vv r T. Chapman, Esq. Lim Eu Toll, Esq. Quali Beng Kee, Esq. 1. The minutes of the
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    Malaria’s Easy Prey.
    434 7 As Object Lesson From Ceyi.on, Provino That For The Anaemic And Weak No Remedy Exists To DR. WILLIAMS’ PINK PILLS. The microbes of Malaria thrive and multiply with astonishing rapidity in watory blood it is for this reason that ansemic, debilitated people develop Fever almost immediately they
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      69 7 THIS IS IT! Waterbary’s Me Libeiizod I Cod Liver Oil Comvo i! n d /C C »4 li»*f Q £fc S^-h? I i f T/.UTLL’JSS The late?! scientific pr« paraiion of COD LiVLH OIL. Decs all lhai is claimed for it and super seJoi the o!j fashioned emulsions vriiieh up.-et
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      96 7 CLeANSe YOUR BLOOD with GRIMAULT U. C°‘ SARSAPARILLA The original sarfaparilla, recommended for the last 40 years for lymphatic diseases, eruptions, boils, and all disorders of the skin. CHMAULT C" t,rKlivknot, PARIS MARTIN’S for Ladles.] A French Remedy for all IfAfuiarmt. Iti msar Ua# keep a (mjji ol Marti»* 1
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      875 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist Late of Dr. AMca 8 Co., Pha, U. S. A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. RBSIDINQjAT So. 2ln, Pennng Rond, A far loots from tkc Eastcra sal Oriental Hold. Khoo Buan Phuan TCHOP Ofm Seng Moh, 203,'Main Road, Taipinf, Tin Miners, Advancers and Genera Goods Store. 200
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