Straits Echo, 29 November 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, 29th NOVEMBER, 1912. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 273
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      1126 1 require a Tonio and some* r tbin? to nourish you. Drink nod’s Head Guinness’s for this label you get it. r,EE A Co-. Sole Agent». 89* MS 9 w fetiuain i N to see that Andrew Usher U Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE. O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS. EUTTERY 8 Co.. agents Fon PENANG
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      33 1 Order it in Nlji Bottles Dog’s Head Guinness’s Stout. The Tonic that cheers and soothes and doesn’t harm Observe this label, it is on every genuine Nip. TMNG LEE A Co., Sol Agent».
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    Chinese Politics and Finance.
    843 2 Interview with Mr. J. O. P. Bland. Mr. J. O. P. Bland, who is proceeding to America to lecture on Far Eastern politics an d economics at the Lowell Institute of Harvard, at Cornell and other universities, accorded an interview to a representative of the Pall
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    PENANG TURF CLUB. January Meeting, 1913.
    891 2 PROPOSED PROGRAMME (UNDER S. R. A. RULES OF RACING.) R ACE DATS. FIRST DAY Tuesday, 7th Jauuary, 1913. SECOND DAY Thursday, 9th .1 «unary, 1913. THIRD DAY Saturday, 11th Jauuary, 1913. To be submitted a! a Special General Meeting to be held at 4
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      61 2 THIS IS IT! WATERBURY’S METABOLIZED Cod Liver Oil Compound cSttSf., TASTELESS ODORLESS The latest scientific pre paration of COD LIVER OIL. Does ail that is 4 claimed for it and super- 4 sedes the old fashioned 3 emulsions which upset the stomach. Highly re commended by th mtdi H Cal
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      477 2 For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow ft Amoy. The steamship Hang Bee, Captain G. Kinghom, is expected to arrive here on Saturday, the 30th inst., and will leave for the above ports on Sunday, the Ist prox at 3 p.m. For Freight or Passage, apply to CHIN HIN Co, Jigents for Ho
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      397 2 Entries Close at 5 p.m., on Monday, 23rd December, 1912. Handicaps for the First Day will be published on or before the 27th December, 1912. A penalty of 7 lbs. is incurred in a Handicap by the winner of any Race run subsequent to the publication of the weights and
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      1018 2 KING EDWARD MEMORIAL FUND. TENDERS. 1. Tenders are invited by the Committee of the above for the erection of Hospital Buildings on site in Macalister Road, opposite Madras Lane, comprising the following works for which separate tenders will be received A. Erection of Hospital Buildings, Kitchens, Servant’s quarters, coveredways, etc.
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    25 3 Vettelt lron\ Ayentt Due Am ye Ywrck Kleirt Delta Singapore Singap jre Colombo Colombo A.G.ACo. BM.&Oo. BM.ACo. AG.ACo. SOthNov. 3rd Dec 5tb 12th
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    SAILINGS.
    17 3 Vettelt For Agentt Leave* Colombo Colombo Singapore bdia Singapoio A.G.&Co. M.Tti&Co.. l5.M ACo A.G.&Co. Nov. Dec.
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      298 3 [ted Arrivals and Departures £ti*< Mail Service Outward. 12 Delta connecting with 20 India Mooltan Moloja Homeward SPECIAL THROUCH STEAMER. K M S. India April 4th. hakes by mail steamers. 1st class 2nd class To London by Sea $•><.>5-72 $377-14 To M irseillos or Gibraltar $528-00 $358-29 extra steamers, Intermediate
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      1723 3 CO N Id d IIHIS BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. Fob Intended to Said. Singapore (Three times a week). I ort Swettenham and Singapore. (Twice a week). Mergui, Tavoy, Yeh and Moulmein. (Fortnightly). Singapore, China and Japan. Sat. 30th Not., 4 p.m. Sun. 1st Dec., 4 p.m. Thur. 5th
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    THE STRAITS ECHO.
    95 4 Pttbluhed daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 226—232 Beacli Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local $24 per annum. Outatation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 N.B. —All budinPM communicationa should bs
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    “AN AFFAIR OF CONSCIENCE.”
    655 4 It is a real pleasure to be able to select for reproduction from a contemporary such worthy words as the following from a Singapore Free Press editorial: There aro now many Englishmen in the Federated Malay States, amongst whom there must be men not careless of
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    GENERAL SIR IAN HAMILTON.
    781 4 INSPECTION OF VOLUNTEERS. At the Drill Hall yesterday evening General Sir lan Hamilton inspected the Volunteers, comprising the Peuaog Volunteers A and “B Companion, Maxim and Bearer Sections), Penan r Vo unteer Cadet Corps, a*’d the newly formed Malay Volunteer Corps. Sir lan Hamilton was accompanied
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    265 4 An ordinary meeting of tl»e Municipal Commission was held at tho Municipal offices yesterday afternoon, tbe following gentlemen leiug present: Mr. W. Peel (President), Mr. W. T. Chapman, and Mr. F. Duxbury with Mr. L. M. Bell (Engineer) and Mr. L A. C. Biggs (Secretary) in attendance. After
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    R. M. Please Note.
    284 4 To TUB EulfOß oV IUB STUAIT3 ECHO. Tenang, 29-11-12. Sir, We shall esteem it a great favour if you will give publicity to this correspondence by publishing it in your valuable paper. On entering the Swettenham Pier this morning we were told by the P. C.
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    Death of Mr. L. R. Yzelman.
    236 4 Says the Malay Mail of last Wednesday We regret to record the death of Mr. L R. Yzelman, which took place in Loudon yesterday from pneumonia. He had been iu England, accompanied by Mrs. Yzelman, for some months on holiday and was to have
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    PSEUDO CONSERVANCY INSPECTOR.
    315 4 A Chinaman, named Cheng Er.g Tee,i was charged beforo District Judge Brown yesterday afternoon in the District Court with impersonating a Cousoivancy Inspector of the Penang Municipality aud’ .*c]ucez ui various sums of money from the illiterate inhabitants of Prangin Road and Fidi Lane. It is alleged
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    M.A.P.
    172 4 Sir Frauds Piggott, Legal Adviser to China, who has been seriously ill at Peking, is now reported to bo progressing satisfactorily. A well-known Chinaman, Looi Kee, has been found murdered in the jungle near Siputeh. He is believed to bo the victim of a secret society iu Kiuta. he
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    Shares.
    370 4 Yestorday. To-day. Hi»'* or Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers Fall. Rubber. s. d. s. d. s. d. s d. Anglo Malay ..14 74 15 44 14 9ex 15 74-x +l4d Bukit Mertajam. 26 211 26 3 Chersonese 210 3 3 211 3 4 +ld Cons. Malays 13 74 14 6
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      162 4 FRED LANDER, TURF ACCOUNTANT, PENANG <& SINGAPORE. Held Office 23, BEACH STREET, PENANG. BOOK NOW OPEN ON CALCUTTA RACES, TRIALS AND VICEROY'S CUP, RUN DECEMBER 21ST A 24TH. Doubles and Straight Out. 23, BEACH STREET. Telegrams Lander, Penang.’ Telephone No. 587. L. O. Hotel. -:o:SPECIAL TIFFIN EVERY WEDNESDAY SATURDAY. XMAS
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      75 4 Croup. This disease is so dangerous and so rapid in its development that every mother of young children should be prepared for it. It is very risky to wait until the attack of croup appears and then send for medicine and let the child suffer until it can be obtained.
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      30 4 The most rapid and satisfactory results are obtained by treatment with UcdOSan (Kawa Santa)). Booklet and sample to medical men free on application to any of the chief Penang Chemists.
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      63 4 Pneumonia. You never heard of anyone who eseu Chamberlain’s Cough liemody having p aeU monia and millions of bottles of that are sold every year. Pneumonia is n doubtedly a germ disease, and this reine' cleans out the culture beds that form in|t u throat and bronchial tubes and develop
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      THE WAR.
      977 5 (Reuter AUTONOMOUS ALBANIA. London, November 28 The Daily Telegraph correspondent at Hiinizzo states that the Albanian national ID', the Black Eagle on a red ground, w ,is hoisted on t-lie Government buildings Tl„. authorities lud previously prepared f, r the surrender of the lown to the Servian» but
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      Singapore Share Market
      85 5 {Echo Special.') Singapore, November 29. Fraser Co’s report states that the market continues to be dull and lifeless Dollar rubber shares have maintained their and any business passing was mainly confined to this section, while London quotations show that sterling rubber shares are fractionally easier. The mining
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      Mr. Claud Severn.
      24 5 [Echo Special.") Singapore, November 29. Mr. Claud Severn is a through passenger from Hongkong by the homeward P. and O. mail.
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      Singapore Tennis Champion.
      22 5 (Eeho Special A Singapore, November 29. Mr. Cox, tho Singapore Lawn Tinnis Champion, goes to Calcutta to-day on transfer.
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      Rugger.
      34 5 (Echo Special.) Singapore, November 29. The Rest beat Scotland by a goal and a try to a try in the rugger match. It was one of the best games ever played iu Singapore.
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      Home Rule Bill.
      22 5 (Reuter.) London, November 28. Clauses twenty-two to twenty-five of the Home Rule Bill have been passed. Two were undebated.
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      The Henry Shooting Case.
      40 5 (Reuter.) London, November 28. Albert Howes, charged with the attempted murder of Sir E. R. Henry, lias been remanded. Sir E. R. Henry passed a good nigbt. It is believed that his wouud is not dangerous.
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      Extraordinary Tragedy.
      87 5 (Reuter.) London, N«. vember 29. An extraordinary tragedy which took place at New Quay, Cornwall, is attracting attention. A retired solicitor named Delay, committed suicideAhere after three days’ fruitless search for Mrs. Now.ll, the wdĕ of a Sheffield merchant who was staving at New Quay and who frequently
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      Suffragettes?
      37 5 Reuter London, November 29. A corrosive Hind and paraffin soaked in racrs were found in a number of pillar boxe and West End this evening. It £w»vi£to betbe work of «uffragettos. Tbe PoUoe are acUrely inre.tig.tmg.
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    GAMING AMENDMENTS.
    783 5 At the luee’iug of the Federal Council or j Wednesday on the motion cf the Cbiel Secretary the definition of common gamine houses was amended by deleting the firsi part, derive 1 from the law of Burma, this being agreed to in accordance with the tentative suggestion by
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    SHIPPING.
    80 5 The German ss. Malaya will s.iil for Deli at 4 p.m. to-morrow. Tho Royal Mail steamer As-aye, having left Singapore at 8 am. to-day, is exp'cted to arrive here at 1 p m. to-morrow, and will leave for Colombo, Bombay Ac. at 5 p.m the same day Inward Shipments.
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    TANJONG PAGAR CASE.
    281 5 London, November 27. The of Airds, Ltd against the Tanjong Pagar Dock Board is still proceeding, before Mr. Justice Parker. To-day Sir lloliert Finlay, K.C completed his opening-address for the defence. At tho conclusion of counsel’s speech, the Judge said he did not like the defence put
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    What Next?
    211 5 I wonder wh..t some of the reverend gentlemen in the ranks of the Orangemen will think of the statement made by Sir Edward Carson to the effect that he does not fear, and never has feared, that the Roman Catholics in the Irish Parliament would ill-treat the Protestants.
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    One Dozen Hints on Going Away.
    330 5 1 The ait of going away consists in leaving whoever behind regretting your departure. Go, leaving him interested her curious, and them a inured. 2. Let ycur company understand that you would rather stay than go. 3. Precede your departure by one witty sally.
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      10 5 L' I»' S». u huruuic Chest Complaints, Great Peppermint Cure.
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      675 5 Orr 8 Sons, MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS, GOLD SILVERSMITHS, MADRAS RANGOON, beg to inform their numerous clientele in the Straits Settlements that their representative has arrived in Penang with the largest jewellery and silver stock ever brought to this district. All the very latest designs at most moderate prices. Large illustrated catalogues
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  • SHIPPING.
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      ARRIVALS.
      82 6 Pegu, Br. s.s., 294, Williams, 2< th Nov., Singapore, 26th Nov., Gen. —E S. Co., Ltd. Saint Patrick, Br. 8., 2,693, May, 28th Nov., Yokohama, 23rd Oct., Gen.— P. 8. A Co. Jin Ho, Br. 8.8., 110, Dyason, 29th Nov., Kuala Selangor, 28th Nov., Gen.— E. S. Co, Ltd.
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      DEPARTURES.
      83 6 29th November. Ijo Maru, for Colombo and Tuticorin. Calypso, for Tongkah. Van tier Parra, for Deli and Asahan. Leong Ho, for Batu Bahra. Tong Hong, for Tongkah, Kopah, Renong, Victoria Point, Mergui and Tavoy. Pegu, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Hebe, for Teluk Anson. Un Peng, for Pulau Langkawi,
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      MAILS CLOSE
      346 6 HOB Alor Star (Kedah) —Per Igabella, tomorrow, 8 a.in. Alor Star (Kedah) —Per Kedah. tomorrow, 9 a.m. Rangoon and Calcutta —Per Edavana, tomorrow, 1 p.m. Singapore, China and Japan—Per Kut Sang, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Pang Nga and Trang—Per Mary Austin, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Teluk Anson, Bindings and Sitiawan
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    EXCHANGE.
    122 6 Penano, 29th November (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) txHidnn, Demand Bank 4 yj 4 mouths’ sight Bank 2/4§ it 3 t Credit 2/1^ 3 Documentary.. 2/^-J-J Calcutta, Demand Bank lit. 174 3 days* sight Private 17££ •Jombay, Demand Bank 174 Vloul:nciD, Demand Bank 173 3 days’ sight Privai*
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    PRODUCE.
    221 6 Gold Leaf 564.6*» Black Peppor no stod, White Peppor 31£ sellers Tracg Pepper 23 75 nominal Cloves 36 —sellers Mace 12 —sellers Pickings 101—safes Nutmegs 110 s. 3J. —sales No. 1 820 sale< Sugar < 2 810 sal s (.Basket 5.15 buyers Copra (mixed) 10.6 J buyers Talibuu 190.
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    MARKET PRICES.
    189 6 Penano, 29th Novemuer 1912 Bkek— cts. Soup pe catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue... 55 Feat 15 Heart 30 Liver par catty 55 Pork— Pork poi catty 32 Pier's Head.., 20 Feet H »M n 24
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    SHARES.
    1886 6 I d x fl 0 5 .2 Niunlxjr of /3 -J Capital. Shares Dividends. Name. »j E i issued. 3 3 >• S S {g O* 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 RUBBER DOLLAR SHARES. p.c. p.c. p.c. I 1909 450.0(H) 130,000 1 1 Aver Kuning Rubber Estate. Ltd. ...j
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      36 6 For the Golfer. For soreness of the muscles, whether induced by violent exorcise or injury, there is nothing better than Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. This liniment also relieves rheumatic pains For salo by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      38 6 Dr. Boss of Strassburg introdnsed GoilO Rail in the treatment of the most painful is diseases to which mankind is liable. It of better, safer and more effective than other preparations of Copaiba, Cubebs or plain Sandalwood oil
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      56 6 nimiioea THIS IS IT! WATERBURY’S METABOLIZED Cod Liver Oil Compo u nd TASTELESS ODORLESS ti&f. N.i Ce< The latest scientific preparation of COD LIVER OIL. Does all that is claimed for it and supersedes the old fashioned emulsions which upset the stomach. Highly recommended by the medical profession. OF ALL
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    Rubber Reports & Dividends.
    142 7 Rubber Reports Dividends. p |gAK __lnfc. di*d. 121 per cent. LicdbukY- —Int. divd. 10 per cent. T.anaoron.— Int. divd. 10 per cent. KipoNO.-Seccmd int. divd. 20 per cent. TaNJO ii«i Malim Report states total .railablo is £19,044; divd. at rate 4 per Jt. and £4.789 forward. Pontianak.— Vendors Lave refunded
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    Chinese Nationality.
    182 7 Quaint Definitions. Poking, sth November. —The Nationaliration Hill contains tho following quaint definitions of Chinese nationality A person whose father is Chinese. A person born after the death of their Chinese father. One born in China, whose mother is Chinese, but having no father or whose father's nationality
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    Decreasing Mental and Physical Force.
    290 7 Depression fills the mind, and despair is apt to take possession of the soul of tlie man or woman who feels that he is losing mental and physical force. I Difficult as it is to convince such sufferers, there is every reason why they should
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    Local Steamer Service.
    268 7 The Companies do not guarantee the doles of arrival of these vessels, but will endeavour as far as possible to ensure punctuality From Alor Star, (Kodali). Kedah, Nov. 2,4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28 30 and Tong Chuan, Nov. 3,5,
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      48 7 Htve You a Cough? If you have a cough, euro it. A cough is a symptom of more serious trouble. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the best obtainable and you need have no hesitancy in using it as it contains nothing injurious. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      79 7 She didn’t belong to the Smart Set,” But she turned night into day. And smoked, while others were sleeping, Cigarettes, I’m sorry to say. She tried some Woods’ Peppermint Cur.-, Her Asthma to forget. And now she’s a brand New Woman,” And an ardent suffragette X w ft Far and
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      134 7 For Children’s Hacking Cough at Night, Woods’ Groat Peppermint Cure. TENDERS FOR SUPPLY OF GRAIN AND FODDER FR BATTERY MULES AND PONIES. r SLENDERS are required for tlie supply JL of grain atd fodder for mules and ponies of Malay States Guides Battery for one year. Monthly Requirements. Crushed Food
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      401 7 "Lt 8 Ho 0 Far Beware r: TV Capsule *a& of bears i imitations ANTAL py V the Name nud \U KDT CMiitrieib r/& *P pC <\° fediate xtv c PA HI S. O rue Vivienne. Sold by all ChemlMs Ju-Jitsu School. Professor Y. K. MURAKAMI s will be pleased
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      1126 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Lite of Dr. Allen S Co.. Pha, D. S. A. Charge? Moderate, Consultation Free. JABBIDINO AT Ao. 21 a, Penang Road. A few ioou from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. Khoo Buan Phuan 'jCHOP G i xxx Seng Moh, 203, Main Road, Taiping, Tin Miners, Advancers
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