Straits Echo, 23 August 1912

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  • 35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCUUTING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY- VOL. 10. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, FRIDAY, 23rd AUGUST, 1912.«. Single Copy, 10 call. No ltf‘^
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 1052 1 [f rom require a ;Tonio .and' soma* thing to nourish you, J Drink] Dog’s Jlead ,Guinness’s Stout, and look for this iesp label to aeethat EA’ you get it TIA.NO LEE A Co., ffok .dggnk. Andrew Usher 8 Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE. O.V.G. Whisky. SAND1LANDS. BUTTERY 8 Co.. AGENTS FOR PENANG
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    • 33 1 Order it hi Nip Bottles Dog’s Head Guinness's Stout. The Tonic that cheer* and soothes and doesn't harm. Observe this label, it is on every genuine Nip. TIANG LEE A Co., Sols Agmk
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  • 902 2 Sydney, July 24th, 1912. We are now almost on the eve of the new boxing season and interest in all matters appertaining to the sport has visibly quickened during the last week or two. Continual announcements are being made by the Stadium management of now foreign engagements,
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  • 232 2 Tyres that Wear Win. By winning the GRAND PRIX of BELGIUM, the Continental tyres have now won all ioipo'tant events of the season, 1912 The Graud Prix as well as the Targa j Florio have als> l»een wou on Continentals”. This speaks well for the excellence of Continentals and it
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 58 2 HWB ZZTZ £\V.X 3= THIS IS IT! Waterbary’s Metabolized Cod Liver Oil Compound TASTELESS CD02LESS T he latest scientific pre paration of COD LIVER OIL. Docs all that is claimed for it and super sedcs the old fashioned emulsions which upset the stomach. Highly re Cocnmcr.Jed by the modi cat
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    • 335 2 Digestion and Assimilation. It is not the quantify of food taken hut the amount digested aud assimilated that gives strength aud vitality to the system. Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets invigorate the stomach and liver aud enable them to perform their functions naturally. For sale by allDispensaries and Dealers. The
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    • 2277 2 Funeral of Field Marshal Sir George Tb» Hero of Ladysmith. Mr. A. Mundsen the explorer of the South Pole and the Wreck of the Airship Z ppclin are the principal coatents in our Topical Gauuiont Graphic. Suppoited by High Clas3 portrayl» from eminent producers. The A’l-American, Elegant and Attractive Higher
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  • 26 3 hrom Agent• Due •Irruifia 'Singapore A.G.ACo. 24tbAug. n u ft V 9.7*1» "'I'WIC Hutlutr b‘T<i nha Singapore Colombo Colombo D.iu.aw. BM.ACo. AG.ACo. 29th 5thSept.
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  • 17 3 V'uclt For Agents Leaves Colombo A..O.AC0. Aug. Lnrltoit Colombo B.MACo- ButUtc Singapore B.MACo. IhtanAa Singapore A.O.AOoSept.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 374 3 Arrivals and Departures Mail Service Outward. Sept. 5 Devanha connecting with Macedonia 19 China Morea Iff mew/rd Date. Steamer. Connecting with S.S. Due London. Aug. 23 Arcadia 1913 Feb. Mar. Apr. May 21 Himalaya 8 Devanha ‘22 Delta 4 India 19 Assay e 3 Devanha Mongolia Season. M orea Martnoza
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    • 1578 3 SHIPPING .1 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. HUTTENBACH, LIEBERT 81 Co.. Penang. Agents. V KONINKLIJKE PAKETYAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. (ROYAL DUTCH PACKET COMPANY.) For Intended to Sail. Steamer. Dali, Asahan, Paneb and Singapore. (Weekly). Deli and Batu Bahra. (Fortnightly). Deli and Langsa. (Fortnightly). I Singapore (direct) Connecting with Batavia and other
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  • 95 4 Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 220—232 Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local 524 per annum Outstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) 517.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG." Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 N.B. —All business crmimiaication:* should be
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  • 1024 4 On July 27th both local papers were misled by Reuter into saying that Lord Milner was the utterer of the pious opinion that the only superior a journa'ist has is a Cabinet Minister. In some editorial persiflage I said if Lord Morley bad said it the compliment would have
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  • 174 4 Jubilee Sports. The dates fixed for the Jubilee Sports are Friday and Saturday, 30th and 31st inst The final heats for the open events must be run off before the 30th inst. The Bicycle Race and 440 yds Handicap heats will be run on Thursday evening, 29th
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  • 1169 4 Mr. F. Street, Acting Deputy Traffic i Manager, F.M.S. Railways, who has been 1 compelled to retire from the service, in view < of the delicate state of his health, after a 1 popular connection with the Department of over fifteen years, was given a farewell entertainment on
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  • 44 4 160 Per Cent. We are courteously notified by Messrs Kennedy Co. that Ulu Piah Ltd. will pay an interim dividend on the 2nd prox of Twenty per cent, making the Bth dividend of 20 per cent, during the current financial year.
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  • 105 4 The preliminary inquiry into the case in which two Chinese, named Khoo Kita and Lee Nghee, were charged with committing theft of $1,000 on board the s.s. Ban Whatt Soon, was concluded this morning. Mr Quah Beng Kce, Managing Director of the Eastern Shipping Company, Ltd.
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  • 473 4 t Mr. Mohamed Ismail, an advocate and solicitor of Singapore, intends practising in 5 Johore. > Lu Cheug-hsiang, the Chinese Premier, has appointed M. d’Hormon, a Frenchman, to be 5 his secretary. Mr. Chung Thye Phin has sold all bis property in the Gopeng Road, Ipoh, to
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 144 4 FRED LANDER. TURF ACCOUNTANT, Penang Sc Singapore, HAS OPENED HI8 BOOK ON THE ST. LEGER Run on Wednesday, 11th September, 1912. Combination 1,500 to 10 against placing them 1, 2, 3 as they run. Also Straight Out. For further prices and particulars apply to HEAD OFFICE, 23, BEACH STREET, PENANG.
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    • 8 4 For Chronic Cheat Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Core.
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    • 52 4 The Up-to-Date Woman. The woman of to-day who has goodb®*j*J good temper, good sense, bright eyes an lovely complexion, the result of correct ing and good digestion, wins the ad« tion of the world. If your dig**»?! faulty Chamberlain’s Stomach and 1 Tablets will correct it. For 6ale by pensarieg
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  • TELEGRAMS.
    • 107 5 (Echo Special.) Singapore, August 22. The report of the St. Helena Rubber Company shows a profit of $16,692 which ja carried forward and dealt with in the liquidation p.-ofit for six mouths. The company Irecomes the property of Tapah K«tate. On the completion of the amalgamation the
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    • 21 5 (Echo Special.) Singapore, August 23. The Singapore Cricket Club reports a gurplus of income over expenditure of 11,200.
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    • 55 5 (iVc/io S.ec.'n!.. 1 Singapore, August 23. Messrs. Fraser Co’s report states that, investors are awaking to the fact the present priees offer opportunities to pick up bargains in rubber shares. The London opinion ik that the prices will l>e better early in the Autumn as the synthetic scare
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    • 33 5 (Echo Special.} Singapore, August 23. Mr Roden Kloss leaves Singapore to-day for Ratavia. He is joining Dr. Wollaston in a new effort to reach the suowy mountains of New Guinea.
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    • 81 5 l'.cli a Syr rial.} Singapore, August 23. At tho meeting of the Malacca Electric Lighting Company, Mr. Sanderson, who presided, said that the flotation was highly successful. Of 10,000 shares 8,914 were allotted. All the contracts mentioned in the prospectus have been eompleted. A European eugineer was
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    • 69 5 (Reuter.) New York, August 22. A X 1,000 reward has l>een anonymously placed at the disposal of the District Attorney for the arrest of Lefty Louis and Gyp the blood who are wanted to complete the round-up of the persons suspected of complicity in the murder of
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    • 118 5 (Reuter.) London, August 22. The Times says that the statement that the Ulsterites are planning an armed rising is unfounded. At the meetings at the end of September they will euter a covenant uot t<> iii'knowlelge nor to pay taxes imposed by the l>ubliu Parliament. Separate Asa mbly DiscuiscdThe
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    • 31 5 (Reuter.) Constantinople, August 22. rend Pasha, President of the Senate, has ’“‘■n appointed Minister of the Interior, and Halim Minister of Justice. «iter. Ferid Pasha has declined the ment.
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    • 23 5 (Reuter London, August 22. !l> "‘acistrate at Bow Street has exojntT*..] w ho wag recently *nd dismissal the case against
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    • 43 5 London, August 23. (By Courtesy of Messrs. The East Asiatic Co., th'ough their agents Slot Co.) Fine Para Spot... 5s. l$d. Fine Para Forward... 4s. *10|d. First Latex Crepe delivery next three months 4s. 10}d. Market quieter with declining tendency.
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    • 70 5 (Reuter.) London, August 22. The Times states that Lord Incbcape has resigned the chairmanship of the Dominions Trade Commission, important business detaining him at home. The Rt. Hon. Arnold Morley will probably succeed him. Later. —Mr. Arnold Morley’s appointment as Chairman of the Commission has been confirmed.
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    • 123 5 (Reuter.) An Interview. London, August 22. The Daily Telegraph gives an interview with the (Turkish) Foreign Minister who said that he had good hope of seeing the Montenegrin question settled soon. The Montenegrin Government had already assumed a calmer attitude. He hoped that the report of the Commission
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    • 29 5 (Reuter.) Constantinople, August 22. News has arrived of the resignation of the Montenegrin Cabinet which is regarded as paving the way out of the present situation.
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    • 89 5 (Reuter.) Non-Party Question. Toronto, August 22. The movement to divert the question of naval defence from party politics is spreading. It is taking the form of a largely signed memorial, which will be presented to Mr. R. L. Borden and Sir Wilfrid Laurier, declaring that in the
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    • 27 5 (Reuter.) London, August 22. The Austrian cruiser Kaiser Frau* Josef has been ordered to Yokohama to attend t le funeral of the Japanese Emperor.
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    • 32 5 (Renter.) London, August *22. The Times correspondent at Hankow states that the trade of Hankow is, The rice harvest is abundant and that ot other crops, except cotton, excellent.
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    • 68 5 (Reuter Brisbane. August 22. On the motion of the Premier the Hon. D F. Denham, the Queensland Assembly passed a resolution of sympathy with the family of the late General Booth, the members standing up. t it Westminster Abbey The body of General Booth has been removed
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    • 89 5 (Renter.) OVER. Peking, August 22. The Assembly sat with closed doors. Apparently moderate counsels prevailed and the impeachment motion of the 20th inst. was dropped. It was agreed to accept Yuan thih K m’s suggestion. The crisis is regarded as passed. Yum Sliih Kai refused to demand the
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    • 55 5 (Reuter.) London, August 22. Europeans from Marrakesh were stopped near Safi and compelled to pay heavy ransom. Pretender Fnters Marrakesh. Tangier, August 23. The Pretender Elbiba has entered Marrakesh after fighting Kaid Elglawi who is remaining loyal to the French. Elghawi is beseiged in his house with tho French
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    • 252 5 A visit to Peking in the course of his tour through China has apparently thoroughly convinced the special correspondent of the Frankfurter Zeitung of the large amount of sincerity and good intention possessed by Young China. He hail interviews with the President and various members of the Cabiuet,
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    • 179 5 Taiping races have always been a source of wonderment both before and since the famous time when First Teuor won a marvellous record time mile and a half race there. But one is inclined to think it is slowiv but surely sinking into obscurity, aud doubt’ess pushful
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    • 96 5 Penang, 23rd August, 1912 4ic s Bank drafts on London 2/4/, D/D 2/4* T/T 2/4* 3 ro/s Credits 2 4,',00 d ts 2/4}} 30 d/s 2/4} D/D Bank buying 2/4* New York 50} Paris 201} H mburg 23 Java, Bank demand 140} buying D/D 142 Calcutta,, T.T. 174}
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    • 117 5 Last Test Match. Reuter■.) FifluJ Ike Chxnpioa*. London, August 22. The test match between England and Australia was continued at the Oval yesterday. It was bright after tha over-night rain. The spectators numbered 12,000. The wicket was difficult. England scored 75 in the second innings. Fry contributing 79. Hazlitt,
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    • 131 5 (Reuter.) London, August 22. America has withdrawn from the Davis Cup. Great Britain thus meets the Australasian holders. P. C. C. Tennis. Following were the results of the ties played yesterday: Champi nship. Waugh boat Perrin 7—5, 6—2 Cuuradi beat Hotchkis B—6, 6—3. Seller w.o from Wood. Single
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    • 225 5 The s.s. Malaya will sail for Deli tomorrow at 6 p.m. Coke. The s.s. Den of Glumes brought 15 tons 15 cwt of coke. Ccal. —The s.s. Thornbeck from Cilcutta is discharging 5,000 tons of coil at Five for he Eastern Shipping Co, Ltd. Cement.—The s s. Fultala arrived
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    • 61 5 The following tuji.ui»!*» n tin has lee done to-day Penang Penang Tin Exchange, 12} tons at $lO4 00 Straits Trading Co., 25 105.25 Singapore Straits Trading Co., 100 105. Total 137} tons. Tin is quoted in London to-day at j£2o9 lOh cash and j£2oB three months’
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  • 67 5 To- OAT. 11th Day of 7th Moon. Volunteer Company Drill. Band. Esplanade, 6 p m. George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Strait* Cinematograph, Penan? Road. Matsuo’s Japanese Cinematograph, Penang Road. To-morrow. 12th Day of 7th Moon. St. Bartholomew. Band, Golf Club, 6 p in Jack Straw”, Town Hall, 9-15
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  • 32 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Outward. Homeward Devanha 5 Sept. I Arcadia -4 Aug. China 19 j Extra fervice. Outward Homeward. Namur 27 Aug. I Candia 30 Aug I Nubia 12 Sept.
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 37 5 iJ Curt Musculir Rheenufism. fiu w jrhe *hau useless to tike any niedir i f or uiuacu'ar or chronic »u, All that is needed is a free Hk v, dl °f Liniment. For 1 'iipamarie» and Dealers.
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    • 10 5 For Children* Hacking Cough at Night, Wood*’ Great Feppermint Cure.
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    • 33 5 l>r. Friedlaender testifies that (ion-man eiertB a favourable influence in removing complications and liaemorrhage; also more rapid and satisfactory results are olrtained bv it h-in by any other preparation of sandalwood oil etc.
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    • 47 5 (ionosan like other preparations of Copa ba and Sandalwood oil does not affect the kidneys or disturb the stomach and is well tolerated by the jatieat eren after lengthened treatment. Trials by the Medical Profession solicited. Samples free on application to any of the chief Penang Chemists.
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    • 265 5 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., JLTD. ll bai> OrKicK:—SINGAPORE Life Assurance and Endowment in All Forms. LIBERAL POLICIES. LOW RATES Financial Agents for Penang. MACBETII AND BARRETT. E. C. BOYCE, District Manager. Local Office: —No. 7, Union Strict. Ordinary General Meeting. Ihe Kedah Rubber Ci., Ltd., Penang. Notice is
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    • 177 5 w I STEWARTS TOURISTS GUIDE TO THE FAR EAST. A Complete Handbook with Note* on Burrn&h and the Malar States and detailed information and description of the vovage FROM SOUTH A M PTON TO TOKYO. $1 per copy 2 6] each. Pritchard Co, Straits Echo Criterion Press, Pinang Gazette Office
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  • SHIPPING.
    • 81 6 Pin Seng, Br. s.s., 378, Davidson, 22nd Aug., Singapore, 20th Aug., Gen. E. S. Co Ltd. Jan der Parra, Dut. s s 832, Sobels, 22nd Aug., Deli, 21st Aug., Gen.—H. L. A CoChantaboon, Ger. s.s., 200, Sachse, -.3rd An?., Langkat, 22n>. Aug., Gen. E. S. Co., Ltd. Hok Canton,
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    • 440 6 23rd Auou8T. Resident llalewyn, for Alor Star (Kedah). Mary Austin, for Trang and Pang Nga. Fait der Parra, for Deli and Asahan. Pin Seng, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Hebe, for Teluk AnsoD. Pangkor, for Dindings and Sitiawan Lian Choo, for Pulau Laugkawi, Perlis and Setul. Flying Dragon for
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  • 130 6 Phnano, 23rd August. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/4 r y 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 5 T n 3 Credit 2/4 T e 3 Documentary.. 2/4 4 Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 1741 3 days* sight Private 1751 Bombay, Demand Btu* 1741 Yloulmein, Demand Bank
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  • 226 6 Gold Leaf $64.60 Black Pepper no stock White Pepper 32f sales Trang Pepper 23 75 nominal Cloves 35. —nominal Mace 12 )—sellers Pickings 113 —sellers Nutmegs 110s. 27j sales (No. 1 8 20 saleSugar j 2 8.10 sal -s (Basket 5.15 buyers Copra (mixed) 10 15 buyers 190. —seies
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  • 151 6 Pknano, 23rd August, 1912. Bsbr— cts. Soup per catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry MeaG.. 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue... 55 Feet 15 Heart 39 Liver per catty 55 Pork— Pork per catty 2 Pu?’b Hoad... Feet Tongue Per lb. F«»fc
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 50 6 A good cure and a quick cure, And a cure that’s cheap l>eside; A safe cure and a sure cure, And a cure that works inside. A nice cure and a sweet cure, One that works so speedily Woods’ Peppermint Cure for Dastv coughs Is the only cure for me.
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    • 45 6 Beit Treatment for Whooping Cough. Whoopiug cough is not dangerous when the cough is kept loose and expectoration easy by giving Chamberlain’s Cough Rein* edy. It has been used in many epidemics of this (isease with perfect success For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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    • 90 6 WfJm Day» bring with their pleasures some discomforts. Then it is really refreshing to remove every .trace of dust and perspiration by using CALVERTS Carbolic T oilet Soap and any day it is a good soap to choose for ordinary toilet use. Pure and cleansing, pleasantly perfumed and antiseptic—for 10
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  • 1672 7 In the Ipoh Po’ico Court on Tuesday, afternoon, Mr. W. 8. Gibson concluded the hearing of a case which throws a side light on the gang robberies that are rife in Kinta. Detect ire Sergeant No. 19 Foeng Cheong was arraigned on the following indict* ment: That
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 856 7 The Insular Life Assurance Co., LIMITED. CAPITAL Ps. 500,000. “Isle of Skye Whisky.” Head Office: 25, Market Street, Manilla|P.l. LEON MOOSE K Esq., Managing Director. Policies Unconditional and Incontestable. Special Features, Disability,” and Return Premium Cl-.uses.” •NO OTHER \COMPANY OFFER THESE ADVANTAGES “STRICT GOVERNMENT SUPERVISION.” For further information apply to:—
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    • 55 7 THIS 13 IT i Water jury’s .Metabolized Cod Liver Oil Compound z*rt TASTELLSS ODOKIESS The latest scientific pre paranca of COD L1VEK OIL. Dees all that is claimed for i*. and supersedes the old fashioned emulsion-; which the stomach. IJijhlyrc commended by the medi cal profession. C'** ALL CMi-.’dLJrj J
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    • 127 7 Sound, Healthful Sleep. Restlessness and insomnia are often caused by disorders of the stomach and constipation. In such cases a cure is easily and quickly effected by taking Chamberlain's Tablets. They strengthen the digestion and regulate the bowels, insuring sound, healthful sleep. Sold by all Dispensaries and Dealers. JAPANESE MASSACE.
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 892 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Uti of Dr. Alta f Co., Pka, D. S. A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. EHSIDIHQ^AT Aro. 21 a, Penang Road. A few Jetts from tke Eastern sad Oriental Held. '.CHOP Gfm Sentf Moh, 203, Main Road, Taiping, Tin Miners, Advaneers and Genera Goods Store. 20c HONG
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