Straits Echo, 9 August 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, uth AUGUST, 1912.« Single Copy. 19 ceotj. No. ISA
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      1063 1 If job require a Tonic a '&nd some' thing to nourish you, Drink Dog’s Head guinness’s vbv\ and look for this x ixiyjftsf ,abol to see that you get it TIANQ LEE <fc Co., Sole Agents. Andrew Usher 8 Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE. O.V.G. Whisky, SANDILANDS, BUTTERY 8 Co., AGENTS FOR
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      32 1 Order it in Nip BottlesDog's Head Guinness’s Stout. The Tonic that cheer*, and soothes and doesn’t harm. Observe this label, it is on every genuine Nip. TIANQ LEE A Co.. Sole Ageit».
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    The Sumatra Consolidated Rubber Estates Limited.
    767 2 The Directors beg to submit their Report and Statement of Accounts, duly audited, for the year ended 30th April, 1912. It is a pleasure to remind the Shareholders that the Company’s estate has come into bearing sooner than was expected on the formation of
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      57 2 THIS IS IT! Waterbary’ Cod Liver Oil Compound TASTELES3 ODORLESS 4 The latest scientific pre par at ion of COD LIVER OIL. Docs all that is claimed for it and super scdcs the old fashioned emulsions which upset the stomach. 1 i lghly re commended by the medical profession. OF
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      540 2 About Cods Some Good Advice. Don’t trifle with a cokl is good advice for prudent men and women. It may be vital in case of a child. There is nothing better than Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for coughs and colds in children. It is safe and sure. For gale by all
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      1631 2 Far Beware TTT? T”? Capsule *a& of b< ars imitations ihe Name and Cm i!erteiii I ,e(/iate «eleMSottt PA HI 5. ft me Vivienne. Sold bv all Cheml«i* MUNICIPAL NOTICE. A quantity cf MANURE is available daily at the Municipal Abattoirs. Applications for the same may be addressed to the
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    27 3 VctteU trcm Agent* Du* Delia A tiff i*. L Hit trig Indu i Singapore Singapore Colombo Colombo A. B. BM.ACo. AG.ACo. lOthAug. 13th 15th *22nd
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    SAILINGS.
    19 3 Veuel* For Agent* Leave* Delta Colombo A.G.ACo. Aug. AUt Colombo B.MACo- Ludma Singapore B.M ACo. Singapore A-G.ACo. India
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      264 3 iupwted Arrivals and Departures Mail Service Outward. Aug. 22 India connecting with Mooltan Sept. 5 Devanha Macedonia 19 China Morea 9 Homeward SPECIAL THROUGH STEAMER. It M S. India April 4th. FAKES BY MAIL STEAMERS. 1st class 2nd class To London by Sea $565-72 $377-14 To Marseilles or Gibraltar $528-00
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      1620 3 (SHIPPING.* =2 D BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD, MfTSim LLOYD, BREMEN Fob IntBXDBD TO SAIL. Steamer. Singapore. (Three times a week). Port Swettenham and Singapore. (Twice a week). Mergui, Tavoy, Teh and Moulmein. (Fortnightly). bmgapore, China and Japan. (Fortnightly.) Rangoon Calcutta. (Weekly.) Negapa tam, Madras, Pordicherry, •Sat. 10th Aug.,
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    THE STRAITS ECHO.
    93 4 Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 226—232 Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local $24 per annum Outstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANO.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 S.B. —All business ormiminirationa should be
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    “WHITE SLAVES IN SINGAPORE.”
    1689 4 The “Straits Times*’ of August 6th had an editorial article under that caption. It is rather a risky proceeding for the Straits Echo to follow suit, but having read the Singapore article, I am impelled to contribute my say, for it happens to be a branch
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    PROMENADE CONCERT.
    856 4 It was called a Promenade Concert because it wasn’t held on a promenade but in the Town Hall, the only promenading being at half time and in the direction of the Padang Club. The short title of this criticism may be cited as. No particular laurels for the
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    Xavierians.
    103 4 Old Boys of S. X. 1., now on the eve of it B jubilee celebrations, will be interested to hear that Bro. Marcian last evening received a cablegram from England, saying: Hearty congratulations. Best wishes for continued prosperity. Xaverians in England. The entire regiment of the Malay States Guides
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    THE ASSIZES.
    240 4 The Moa jr Maker». The case against Loh Ah Len, Low Chew, Chin Sam and Leow Keow who were arrested on Government Hill for foging Straits Settlements one dollar currency notes was resumed yesterday. All the witnesses except the boy and the wife of the first accused gave
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    M. A. P.
    278 4 Mr. J. W. Gillman has takpn over the management of the Leekee Rubber Estates, Ltd., Kuala Pil *h. The Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Sproule leave Singapore for Penang at the end of the week to hold the Appeal Court here. Mr. T. A. Martin of Messrs.
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    Municipal Commission.
    280 4 Mr. W. Peel presided at yesterday’s meet- iug of the Municipal Commission, the other gentlemen present being Mr. F. Duxburv, Mr. W. T. Chapman and Mr. Yeoh Guan Seok with Mr. L. M. Bell (Engineer) and Mr. L A. C Biggs (Secretary) in attendance The following tenders were
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      190 4 FRED LANDER, TURF ACCOUNTANT, HAS OPENED HIS BOOK ON THE TAIPING RACES. FIRST DAY. AUGUST I3TH. Trebles 1,000 to 30 on Races 1, 3 7. Trebles 500 to 15 on Races 1, 4 7. Double Events Straight Out on A’l Events. All communications Must Be addressed to HEAD OFFICE: 23,
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      TURKISH TROUBLES.
      87 5 (Reuter.) ALBANIANS CALMED. London, August 8. The dissolution of the Turkish Chamber bss apparently calmed the Albanians who hare abandoned the intention of marching to Uskub. A state of siege has been proclaimed at Salonika. Turkish Proposal Accepted. Cettinje, August 9. Turkey proposes a mixed commission to settle
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      Thunderer’s New Chief.
      41 5 (Reuter.) London, August 8. Mr. liftoffrey Robinson, formerly Editor of the Star, Johannesburg, and Secretary to Lord Milner, has been appointed Editor of the Times. Mr. G. E. Buckle, who has edited the Times since 1884, is retiring
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      Krupp Donations.
      35 5 (Reuter.) London, August 8. The Krupn family have donated 14,‘ 00,000 marks as gifts to the workmen and officials of their works and to benevolent institutions in Essen and naval and military charities.
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      Mr. H. Conway Belfield.
      60 5 (Reuter.) London, August 8. At the East African Dinner, Mr. H. Conway Belfield tho newly-appointed Governor, said that he had seen the small beginnings of Malaysia transformed into rery excellent results. What had been done there was indicative of what might be done in East Afrioa.
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      Master of Elibank.
      29 5 (Reuter.) London, August 8. The Times says that there is a very general feeling that the Master of Elibank’s gift* «hould be utilised in an ambassadorship.
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      New Atlantic Record.
      52 5 (Reuter.) London, August 8. The new Atlantic recdrd f<>r a thirty-five foot motor launch was made bj the Detroit in a voyage from New York to Queenstown. She did the run in 211 days consuming 900 gallons of gasoline. It was stormy throughout. The Detroit proceeds to
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      Insurance Act.
      53 5 (Renter.) London, August 8. Prior to the adjournment of the House of Commons, Mr. Lloyd George, in a statement on the Insurance Act, said that it was working very smoothly and very successfully. The conduct of the employers was beyond praise. A few cases of vindictive »pite accentuated
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      The Rift in the Lute.
      39 5 Reuter.) London, August 8. Sir Herbert Raphael, Liberal member for Keptou, in a letter to his constituents denounces Mr. Lloyd George’s land crusade. It could only result in a dangerous rift in the party.
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      Alleged Spies Released.
      18 5 Reuter Ki 1, August 9. The Englishmen arrested for espionage at Eckerusfoerde have been released.
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      Suez Canal.
      20 5 (Reuter.) London, August 9. Tl» 1 Suer. Canal directors announce the reduction of the dues by 50 centimes.
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      Panama Bill.
      28 5 Reuter.) Washington, August 9. Ihe Senate, discussing the Panama Bill, resolved by 44 votes, to 11 in favour of •tempting American coasting vessols from the toll*.
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      TO-DAY’S RUBBER MARKET.
      26 5 London, August 9. (By Courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.) Plantation Para, Ist Latex crepe 4s. lid. Para to arrive 4s. lOd. Market firm.
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      Fight for Candidature.
      59 5 (Reuter.) Roosevelt Nominated. Chicago, August 8. The Progressive Convention has nominated Mr. Roosevelt as a candidate for the Presidency and Governor Johns in of California for the Vice-Presidency. There was a frenzy of enthusiasm lasting an hour Delegate Miss Adams said that the new party was the
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      Friars For Putumayo.
      27 5 (Reuter.) Loudon, August 19. In compliance with the desire of the Pope four British Franciscan friars have been deputed for missionary work in Putumayo.
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      Mine Afire.
      32 5 (Reuter.) Bochund (Westphalia). August P. An explosion took place at the Lothringen Collierv. The mine is on fire. 25 bodies have been recovered. 65 were saved but ten are missing.
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      N. W. Manchester By-Election.
      80 5 N. W. Manchester ByElection. (Reuter.) London, August 8. There was unusual excitement during the polling at North West Manchester. The voters came from the Continent, from Madeira, and from Egypt. Fleets and motor cars brought them from the seaside and from the Lake side The result of the following was
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      British Trade Returns.
      53 5 (Reuter.) London, August 8. The British trade returns for July show an increase in the exports of .£*73,738,724 and in the imports of .£7,266,170. In the exports cotton showed an increase of .£2,350,420 and wool an increase of .£559,950. The other principal increases iron and steel manufactures,
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      SPORT.
      147 5 P C. C. Tennis. Following were the results of the ties played yesterday; Cham pi nship. H&sl&m beat A. G. Anthony 6 4, 7-9, 6-3. Sinjle Hand'cap B. Manners beat Johnson 6 6 1. Simile Handicap C. Bal’antyne beat McNamara 3—6, 6-3, 6-1. Sing'e Handicap D. Lindley boat Back
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    JULY RUBBER CROPS.
    333 5 ib. Beranang (Se’angor) Rubber Plantations, Ltd. 775 Tebrau Rubber Estate, Ltd. 15,622 Kamasan Estate 1,069 Seafield Estate 44,467 North Hummock 14,460 New Serendah Rubber Co, Ltd. 6,577 Jugra Laud and Rubber Estates, Ltd 10,107 Jasin (Malacca) Rubber Estates Ltd 2,350 Cbempedak Rubber and Gambier Estate, Ltd. 3,171
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    Love Without Language.
    149 5 John Chung Peng Li. as his name implies, is a Chinaman. He appeared in the Divorce Court on Ju’y 11th as a co-res-pondent He did not deuy that he had made love to a Mrs. Annie Eugenie Vaughan, when she was employed in Fleet-street, but he declared
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    Tin Mining Industry.
    135 5 The Assistant Warden of Mines considers that Jelebu bids fair to become the chief tinproducing district of ’he Stat-\ that the '■’eremban district is standing sti I. whilst Kuala Pilah district bus slightly improved its position; but he ag in takes a very oiessimistic view of the
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    SHIPPING.
    250 5 The s. s. Malaya will fail for Deli tomorrow at 6 p m. The P. I. a*. Erinpura, is expected to arrive from Singapore to-morrow morning and will leave for Rangoon and Calcutta on the same day at noon. The Royal Mail steamer Delta, having left Singapore at 8
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    Tapioca in Negri Sembilan.
    97 5 In his report on Negri Sembilan for 1911. Mr. C. W. C. Parr, acting British Resident, says: The cultivation of tapioca and gambier is diminishing rapidly and will probably cease ere long save on small plots 'f land. Tapioca has had its day in Negri Sembilan
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    FIXTURES.
    71 5 To-oat 27th Day of 6th Moon. Ministering Children’s Leagu a 4-45 pm. Baud, Esplanade, 0 pm. George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road. Matsuo’s Japanese Cinematograph, Peaang Road. To-moeeow. 28th Dav of oth Moon. League Foothill U. L. F. C. rs. 1. K. F.C., Victo. ia
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      57 5 Good for Weak Digestion. CbamWrlaiu’s Stouiacb aud Liver Tablets Dot sicken or gripe, aud may bo taken *’th perfect safety bv the most delicate tnaii or the youngest child. The old and **bla «ill also find them a moat, suitable for aiding and strengthening their J*®*l>eae«l digostiou and for regulating
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      31 5 Uonosan is a happy combination of Kawa Resins with Oleum Santali in the proportion of 1 part Kawa Kawa to 4 parts OleumSantal cures easily, no complications. All chomisU and dealors.
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      31 5 The most rapid and satisfactory result* are obtained by treatment with (iC.IOSan (Kawa Santal). Booklet and sample to modi al men free on application to any of the chief Penang Chemists.
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      130 5 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. WANTED. A Rubber Tyred Ricksha. Apply to R c/o Straits Echo. WANTED. Dispenser wanted at once; must have a thorough knowledge of ti e work. Apply E, 0 8-12 600 c/o S rait* Echo. NOTICE. The Second Annual General Meeting of the
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      603 5 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. Hbao Office —SINGAPORE Life Atsureacc and Endowment in All Forms LIBERAL POLICIES. LOW RATES Financial Agents for Penang. MACBETH AND BARRE'IT. E. C. BOYCE, District Manager. Local Office: —No. 7, Union Street. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. NOTICE. PENANG AUCTION MART. The undersigned is instructed to
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      ARRIVALS.
      123 6 Assays, Br. s.s., 4,358, Cockman, 7th Aug., Bombay, Slat July, Gen.—A. G. Co. Muttra, Br. s.s, 2,985, Carey, Bth Aug., Rangoen, 4th Aug., Geo. H. L. Co. Van der Parra, Dut.se., 232, Sobels, Bth Aug., B. Deli, 7th Aug., Gen.—H. L. A Co. Kama Maru, Jap. s.s., 5,285, Sommer,
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      DEPARTURES.
      67 6 9th August. Kamo Maru, for Colombo and Tuticorin. If. Halewyn, for Alor Star (Kedah). Kedah, for Alor Star (Kedah). Speelman, for Langsa, T. Semawe, Segli, Sabang and Olehleh. Van der Parra, for Deli and Asahan. Pin Seng, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Hebe, for Teluk Anson. Jjian Chao, for
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      MAULS CLOSE
      373 6 Pon Alor Star (Kedah)— Per Itabella, tomorrow, 6 a.m. Alor Btar (Kedah)— Per Tong Chuan, to-morrow, 7 a.m. Port Swettenham, Singapore, China and Japan Per Ceylon, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Calcutta—P*r Silesia, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Ceylon, Australasia, India, Aden, Maur»tius, Egypt and via Brindisi, for Europe etc. —Per Delta,
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    EXCHANGE.
    124 6 PKKAKO, 9TH AUOUBT. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/4 3 s 4 months* sight Bank 2/4g** 3 Credit 2/4’ f w 3 Documentary- 2/4J§ Calcutta, Demand Bank i£s. 1741 3 days* sight Private 175$ dombay, Demand Bans 174$ Vloulmein, Demand Bank 1734 3 days’ sight
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    PRODUCE.
    223 6 Gold Leaf 564.60 Black Pepper no stock White Pepper 35 50 sales Trang Pepper 23 75 sales Cloves 35.— nominal Mace 120 —sellers Pickings 110—safes Nutmegs 110 s. 26. —buyers No. 1 8.20 sales Sugar < 2 8.10 sales (.Basket 5.15 buyers Copra (mixed) 10.— buyers f Tahbun 190.—se
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    MARKET PRICES.
    195 6 Pbnang, 9th August, 1912. Bkbf— cts. Soup per catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue... 55 1, Feet 15 Heart 30 Liyer per catty 55 Pork fork per catty 32 Pig’s Head... 20 Feet Hi pf
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    SHARES.
    2002 6 a i i -J Number of J g Capital. Shares > P Dividends. Hwns. fe 3 *1 [j ii s 1907 1908 1909 **********12 RUBBER—DOLLAR SHARES, p.c. p.e. [p.c. p. e. 1909 450.000 130,000 1 l Ayer Kuning Rubber Estate, Ltd 75 cte. 1905 200,000 75,600 2 2 45
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      60 6 A fever germ set out one day, Said he Some pretty pranks I’ll play I’ll find a man who’s ill and weak, Dance on his lungs and make him squeak. Then when he’s racked to death with pain, I’ll make him fairly howl again. That germ got killed, his boasts
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      74 6 How i Crest Repetition Was Won. You are not experimenting on yourself when you take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for a cold as that preparation lias won its great reputation and extensive sale by its remarkable cures of colds, and can always be depended upon. It is equally valuable for adults
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      55 6 Cure for Biliousness Biliousness is due to a disordered condition of tha stomach. Chamberlain’s Tablets vre essentially a stunjach medicine, intended especially to act on that opgan j to expanse it, strengthen it, tone and jnyigpra/e it, to regulate the liver and to banish biliousness positively and effectually. For sale
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    Bukit Mertajam Rubber Company, Limited.
    735 7 REPORT. ACCOUNTS. The Directors herewith submit the Accounts for the rear ending 31st day of March last. During the year under review holders of Options over the unissued shares have exercised their rights to the extent of 36.000 shares. The total issued Capital on the
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      939 7 The Insular Life Assurance Co., LIMITED. CAPITAL Ps. 500,000. Head Office: 25, Market Street. ManillalP.I. 3 LEON MOOSEK &»<*., Managing Director. Policies Unconditional and Inconte6tab'e. Special Features, “Disability,” aod “Return Premium CL-uses.” ••NO OTHER COMPANY OFFER THESE A D VANTAGES. “STRICT GOVERNMENT SUPERVISION.” For further information apply to: TIANG LEE
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      79 7 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night, Woods’ Groat i eppeimint Cure. THI3 13 IT i Waterbury’s Metabolized Cod Liver Oil E C o m p o u n d 12 Cti Li s-< TASTELESS ODOitLto^ Na«« r.sVi The Ialc3t scientific pre paranon of COD LlVT.lv OIL- Doe? all that i.
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      678 7 The Itat Plaster. A piece of Hannel dampened with Chamberlain's Pain Baltn and bound on over the affected parts is superior to a plaster and costs only one tenth as much. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. The Chinese Steamship Co., Ltd. f or Singapore, Hongkong, Amoy, 8 Swatow.
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      962 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist Late of Dr. AIIca Co.. Pka. 0. S. A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free BBSIDINQ AT A o. 21 a, Penang Road, 4 few loots from the Eastern snd Oriental Hotel. Khoo Buan Phuan •CHOP TECK COMPANY, Shanghai Carpenters', 4* Furnishers, 4, PENANG ROAD. High-class Household Furniture
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