Straits Echo, 10 December 1912

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    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRLUIATISG THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 10. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, TUESDAY, 10th DECEMBER, 1912. Sitile Copy, H) cents. No. 282
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      1184 1 [f roil require T-onio aal wxs thing to nourish you, Drink jjog’s Head Guinness's Stout, n and look Oi o for this label <s to see that you get it. TTA.NQ LEE Co., Sole Agents. Andrew Usher 8 Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE. Q.V.G. Whisky. BANKS.) SANDILANDS, BUTTERY 8 Co., AGENTS FOR
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      34 1 Order it[in Nip Bodies. Dog's Head Guinness's Stout. The Tonic that clieors and soothes auu doesu’t harm. Observe this label, it is on every V ice Nip. HANG LEE A C*.. Snh Age :is.
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    BIG PICE CASE.
    5164 2 LT ATE VIE M T OF C L AIM s ISetWPD Liui Eow Thoon, Phinliff) e and Lira Client Teik, Defendant 1. The* plaintiff and defendant are mer- J chants residing at Penang. 2 Early in the year 1912 the plaintiff entered iuto negotiation» with the different
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      433 2 Beware of Colds. Childien are much more likely to contract the contagious diseases when th«y have colds. Whooping cough, diphtheria, scarlet fever and consumption are diseases that are often contracted when the child has a cold. That is why all medical au-horitics say beware of colds. For the qu ck
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      1856 2 0A£ OAK awftoC state* A 'V. Would SaouMtywi' fafy *n*? would —for Sanatogen to gain has helped new health and Undoubtedly u millions of nerve sufferers vitality. If you feel run down, weary, depressed —let Sanatogen help you. It is a scientific health food, with true tonic properties—endorsed by over
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    26 3 Vettelt hrom Agent* Due Ltlln Dtvanha Alice P- Ludwig Colombo Singapore Singapore Colombo 1 AG.ACo. A.G.ACo. B M.AJo. BM.ACo. 12th Dec. 14th 17th 19th
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    SAILINGS.
    22 3 Vtuelt For Agent* Leave* Delta Singapore A-G.ACo. Dec. Devan ha Colombo A.G.ACo. D. Alice Colombo B.MACo.. Dndwuf Singapore l B.M ACo.
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      324 3 33 S.N.C Arriyals and Departures Mail Service Outward. IK 12 Delta connecting with Mooltan 26 India Moloja 1913 Jau. 9 Assave Morea Homeward SPECIAL THROUCH STEAMER. K M S. India April 4th. fakes by mail steamers. 1st class 2nd class To London by Sea $565-72 $377-14 Tj Marseilles or Gibraltar
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      1657 3 N G. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. Foe Intended to Sail. Steamer. Singapore (Throe times a week). Tb ur 12th Dec., 4 p.m. J'eesta Sat. 14th Dec., 4 pm. Lama Sun. 15th Dec., 4 p.m. Elephanta Thur. 19tb Dec., 4 p.m. Tara Port Swettenham and Singapore. (Twice a week).
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    THE STRAITS ECHO.
    95 4 Published daily (except Sundays and publio 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—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 N.B. —All business communications should be
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    “A CHRISTMAS NUMBER.”
    1132 4 E'even trifles prosy and prosodical from the pen of Mr. W. Stanley Eames of the Monopolies Department, Malacca, have been bound by Kelly and Walsh of Singapore into a tastefully bibliophilous fascicle which is for sale at a dolla”. The first is a short, poem called Vea»te
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    THE BOTTOM DOG.
    386 4 The letter of “John Dowty in list night’s P. G. reminded me of a thing I have often noticed and always sworn at. It is always the poor man that is tackled first, when there is any question of reducing life’s little annoyances, or of introducing reforms.
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    BIG RICE CASE.
    345 4 $660,000 DAMAGES CLAIMED. Ia the Supreme Court before Mr. Justice Thornton this morning the healing was begun of a big rice case iu which two prominent Chinese merchants are concerned. Mr. Lim Eow Thoou is suing Mr. Lim Cheng Teik as attornej of the executors and trustees
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    M. A. P.
    467 4 Regular Reader says I was at the dinuer mentioned by your Kedah correspondent. I know nothing about the birthday of Adam. I understood this State Dinner was to celebrate the Sultan’s 50th birthday. Everybody was there except Mrs. Cavendish, who was ill Count A S. Bolasco, Count
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    TAIPING TOPICS.
    622 4 [Echo Correspondent e. Taiping, December Bth. Veiy gratifying news comes from Allugar t: is week. The eshi'o was visit 1 on Thursday lost by Mr. W. II Ilewitt of Moorgate Station Chambers, London, the Chairman of the Bjaid of Directors an. 1 Managing Director of t! e Company
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    Maritime Club Case.
    106 4 The case against the twenty-nine Chinese, who were arrested at the Maritime Club for gambling, was concluded yesterday before Mr. E. E. Colman. Some of the accused admitted having bad a game, while others denied, saying that they were in a room in front. Some said they
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    Shares.
    187 4 Yesterday. To-day. Bi»a or Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers Fall. RUBBER. s. d. s. d. s. d. s d. Anglo Malay 15 74 16 6 15 6 16 3 14<1 Bukit Mertajam. 2 10 3 3 2 9 3 3 —Id Chersonese ..33 39 34 39 +ld Cons. Malays 14
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      180 4 FRED LANDER, TURF ACCOUNTANT. PENANG SINGAPORE. Head Office 23, BEACH STREET, PENANG. BOOK NOW OPEN ON CALCUTTA RACES, TRIALS AND VICEROY'S CUP, RUN DECEMBER 21ST 24TH, Doubles and Straight Out. 23, BEACH STREET. Telegrams: Lander, Penang.” Telephone No. 587. 0 •:o:* TIFFIN EVERY WEDNESDAY 6? SATURDAY. X'MAS DELICACIES! Y rm
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      66 4 Recommended Everywhere. Mr. I*iet A. Uys, living at Lielievlei, Frankfort District, Orange River Colonv, Africa, *ays: We can give evidence to the benefit of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. e have used it several times for our children and ourselves and have found it excellent. We expect to continue using it and
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      33 4 Dr. Friedlaender testifies that Qnnosan exerts 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 etc.
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      42 4 Something Dependable. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy never di«* appoints those who use it for obstinate coughs, colds aud irritations of (he throat and lungs. It stands unrivalled as remedy for all throat and lung diseased I or sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      ALOR GAJAH RUBBER.
      90 5 Singapore, December 10. The A lor Gajah report for the year eudod September 30 shows a profit of 34,11 7. The directors recommend a final dividend of 7\ per cent, making 20 per cent for the year, ftud absorbing $9,000. .$lO,OOO will l>e put to the reserve
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      Estate Hospital Legislation.
      146 5 (Echo Sjtccial. Singapore, December 10. The Malacca Planters’ Association, at a meeting’ last Sunday presided over by Mr. li. M. Darby, discussed the Estate Hospital question. Mr. LE. P. Wolferstan, the Resident, put forward H. E. the Governor’s suggestions for Estate Hospital legislation. An assessment of $3
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      Our New Sergeant Major.
      59 5 {/"Jehu Special.} Singapore, December 10. Colour-Sergeant Webb, of the Buffs, who will shortly leave for Penang as Sergeant Major of the Penang Volunteer Corps, was entertained at the Chinese Volunteer Club on Saturday. Captain Glennie handed over a Cup to him, remarking that the improvement of
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      Proposed Singapore Insurance Co.
      50 5 (Echo Special.) Singapore, December 10. A big Insurance Company scheme is projHJsed in Singapore with a capital nominally of $5,000,000. $2,000,000 will at first l>e issued at a premium of 25%. This will establish a sub-tmtial reserve. The company proposes to engage iu general insurance business.
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      Singapore Cold Storage.
      49 5 (.V ho Special.) Singapore, December 10. Iu connection with the recent resignation Mr Millard joins the directorate of the Cold Storage Company. The cause of friction remains open till the arrival of Mr. Yuill, a prominent Australian with large interests, who is coming out from England.
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      Motor Carriage For Rubber.
      53 5 (Echo Special.) Singaporo, December 10. Owing to the recent attack by robbers on Malacca bullock carts conveying rubber the planters are getting up n scheme to employ motor waggons which will ensure expedition and safety. Recently a consignment of rubber from the Kempas Estate was attacked
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      Sextuple Loan.
      63 5 (Reuter.) British Group Extended* Loudon, December 9. It is understood that the British group of the Sextuple loan has been extended by the incorporation of Baring’s, Schroider s, London, County and Westnrnster and the Hongkong and Shanghai Banks. Probably another meeting of the representatives of th® Sextuple group
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      Airships For The Admiralty.
      21 5 Reuter.) London, December 9. The Admiralty has purchased one Gerdau I‘arseval and one French Astra Tores dirigible.
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      PREPARING FOR PEACE.
      174 5 I Retiter.) Signif c ut. rp Lon<lon, 9 le renewal of the Triple Alliance was ex peeled but its announcement ou the eve of the London conference is significant. It is regarded as a demonst ation of the solidarity of the Triple Abiance in view of a
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      North Eastern Strike.
      194 5 Renter.) London, December 9. 3,000 men are out owing to the strike on the North Eastern Railway. So far they have not received any accession to their strength butthere is considerable anxiety overto-day’s developments as the Christmas trade is already suffering. It is feared that unless the
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      Britain’s Flourishing Trade.
      89 5 Reuter.) Despite Labour Troubles. London, December 9. The papers make a feature of the remarkable trade figures. Despite labour troubles the value of trade has not only increased by £94,000,000 iu eleven m ntlis but the proportion of unemployed is the lowest for years. Merely 2 per
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      Canada’s Gift.
      153 5 (Reuter.) Australian Opinion. Melbourne, December 9. The Press considers that the most notable point in Canada’s proposals is that it is a definite indication that the defendants intend to support the motherland scheme. It undoubtedly marks an important advance towards co-operation in defence. Appreciation. Canada’s proposal will receive
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      The Newquay Mystery.
      49 5 Reuter.) London, December 10. Tt now transpires that Mr. Delay the Sintra pore solicitor who is alleged to hive O mrndted suicide at Newquay, was man.ed n i l to a Mrs. Young who in earlier years kai arrorcea. Del:,,'. nno.r an a.sumeJ name being co-respondent.
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      TO-DAY’S RUBBER MARKET.
      44 5 London, Dec. 10. (By Courtesy of Messrs. Tho East Asiatic Co. Ltd., th ough their agents G. H. Slot Co.) Fine Para Spot... 4s. Bd. Fine Para Forward... 4s. 7*d. First Latex Crepe delivery next three months 4s. tijd. Market .strong.
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      Panama Act.
      136 5 (Reuter.) San Francisco, December 9. Prominent Californians have petitioned President Taft urging an honourable settlement of the British protest to the Panama Act, and declaring that it was better to suffer some limitation of freedom of legislation and commercial disadvantage than to disregard treaty obligations. The Bri.ish A-guments.
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      Wireless.
      59 5 (Renter.) London, December 9 At question timo Mr L V. arcourt. Colonial Secretary, announced that ho cost of a high-power station in the highlands of East Africa under the Impe hi Wireless Scheme woul l be borne by the Imperial government. It was also proposed to erect a low-power
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      Imperial Conference.
      40 5 Reuter.) London, December 10. Mr. Asquith announced that all premiers at the recent Imperial Conference accepted in priuciplo the proposal that the representatives of the Dominions should be invited to attend the meeting of tlio Imperial Defence Committee.
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      Opium Traffic.
      34 5 RcuEr Indian Representation. London, December 9. Tho Indian banks and merchants rre making strong representation to the Foreign and ludii Offi *es i’ 1: ithe Chinese closing of the ports agii.i.t opium
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      Lord Kitchener.
      45 5 (Reuter.) Will Probab’y Be Next Viceroy. London, December 9. The Daily Mail correspondent at Calcutta states that Lord Kitchener is mentioned as the successor of B iron Hardinge as Viceroy of India. Lord Hardinge takes up a political appointment in England next year.
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      New Siamese Stamps.
      225 5 Net Ideal Productions. The new stamps, bearing the likeness of His present Majesty, have now been issued, the two satang value a fortnight ago and the remainder on the 25th inst. There are twelve values in the present issue, 2,3, 6, 12. 14, and 28 satangs, and
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      Students For The Bar.
      572 5 Amended Rules For Admission of Indians. Until two years ago, writes a correspondent of The 'limes, the Inns of Court accepted as a sufficient test of tho general education of appli ants for admission the passing of a public examination at any University within the British
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      November Rubber Crop.
      73 5 The Taiping Rubber Estates, L‘d. 2,406 Tir\ ani Rice Quotations. The following business in tin has 1 eaS lone to-dar:— t Pt-uang PeuangTin Exchange, 25 tons at $113.1-5 Straits Trading Co., 100 113 75 Singapore Straits Trading Co., 75 113.75 Total 200 tons. Tin is quoted in
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      SPORT.
      335 5 Training Notes. v Some very good work was witnessed this morning, most of the gdlops being done against the stop watch. Perilous, Fmn I up, was the first led out of the stables and. after going round the c<.u<-»o twice, finished the last three lurlong* in tOj seconds very
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      M. F. A. Match.
      43 5 Darul Mus’udiah meets Central Police in the Association League this evening. Both are in the second division. Soccer —There will be a scratch match between the P. C C. and the Old Farquhars to morrow evening on the Esplanade.
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      Rice and Legislation.
      81 5 Iu view of the additional evi ence that bevi-beri i< intimately associated with the use of polished rice, the Philippi e Islands Medical Association stronly urges tl.e legislatu-c to enact a measure which will bring about ia a speedy manner the use of unpolished rice among those
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    SHIPPING.
    147 5 The German ss. Malaya will sad for Deli at 2 p.m on Thursday, the 12th inst. The Royal Mail steamer Delfa, having j left Colombo at noon ou Sunday, Bth instant, l is expected to arrive here at 4 p.m. on Thursday, 12th instant, and will leave for Singapore
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    FIXTURES.
    57 5 To-day 2nd Day of 11th Moon. Volunteer Maxim and Bearer Sect on s Bind, Golf Club, t> p m. George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kang Tar Road. Straits Cinematopaph, Penang Road. To-morrow. 3rd Day of 11th Aloon. Alohamedan New Year Commences. Soccer P. C. C. vs. O F., Esplanade Volunteer
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      56 5 I wonder,” said Bertie, to his sister Gertie His age was seven, I may say hi iny later life, if I lose my wife, And I’m and wasting away. hen mother is dead and auntie is dead, And a terrible cold I get !1 make me well Now, can you
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      37 5 (Johns r: brings alx>ut satisfactory results without the aid of any local treatment and is the latest and most scientific Remedy and far superior to combinations of plain Sandalwood oil. Copaiba, etc. At all chemists and dealers
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      129 5 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, NOTICE Is hereby given that my interest in and responsibility for Kar Lee Co it 152, Beach Street, ceased on the 23th July, 1012. For any debt or debts incurred ly the said Chop on and after the abovementioned date, I will
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      397 5 Notes for Merchants TAKE CARE OF THE CENTS SO THAT THE DOLLARS CAN TAKE CARE OF YOU. i i You lose money because your system does not show you where every cent comes from. It does not tell you how much you have I taken. i A National Cash Register
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      ARRIVALS
      91 6 Klang, Br. 732, Fawcua, 9th Dec., Singapore, 7th|Dec., (Jen. —A. G. Co. Calypso, Br. b.s 339, Stach, 9th Dec., Tongkah, Bth Dec Gen. —A. G. A Co. Omapere, Br. s.s., 340, Lyons, 9th Dec., Singapore, 7th Dec Gen. —E. S. Co., Ltd. Hok Canton, Br. ss, 294, Gully, 10th
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      DEPARTURES.
      51 6 10th December Iwlragiri, for Deli and Batu Bahra. Omo pert, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Ban Whatt Soon, for Tongkah. Hebe, for Teluk Anson. Pangkor, for Dindings and Sitiawan. Klang, for Port Swettenhainjand Singapore. Seanij Bee, for Singapore, Hongkong, Amoy and Swatow. Hong Moh, for Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and
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      MAILS CLOSE
      303 6 torn Negapatam and Madras—Per Taroba, tomorrow, 11 a.m. Tongkah —Per Calypso, to-morrow, 1 pm. Singapore, China and Japan —Per Dilwara, to-morrow, 4 pm. Port Swettenham and Singapore -Per Teesta, 12th instant, 3 p.m. Singapore, China and Japan —Per Delta, 12th instant, 5 p.m. Oh Week Days. Taiping, 7-15
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    EXCHANGE.
    125 6 Psfang, 10th December. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/4$ 4 months' sight Bank 2/4 |f 3 Credit 2/4 $f 3 Documentary.. 2/4^s Calcutta, Demand Bank Bs. 1744 3 days* sight Private 1754 3ombay, Demand Bans 1744 Monlmein, Demand Bank 1734 3 days* sight Private 1754
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    PRODUCE.
    219 6 Geld Leaf $61.60 Black Pepper no stock White Pepper 34| selle-s Trang Pepper 23 75 nominal Cloves 36 —sellers Mace 12)— sellers Pickings 101 —sales Nutmegs 110 s. 30. —sales No. 1 8 20 sales Sugar < 2 810 sal 's (.Basket 5.15 buyers Copra (mixed) 10 6) buyers
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    MARKET PRICES.
    200 6 Penang, 10th December 1912 Beef— cts. Soup pe catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat... 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox T?il each 30 Tongue... 55 Ibdt 15 Heart 3) Liver per catty 55 Pork— Pork p 3: catty 32 Ĕmimmmm rf—s— Pig’s Head N 20
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    SHARES.
    1367 6 a 0.2 <X> 3 ft ft 1909 1905 15*10 15*01* 19<H> 1910 1910 15*10 1910 1910 15*04 1909 S 450,000 200,000 i S 750,000 S 300,000 Rsl ,200,000 I 55 500,» *OO I 1,000,000 8 35*0,(XK) (XX*.OOO 9 205,000 I 9 100.000 21*0,000 130,000 75,(XX) j 70,(XK) 3(H),000 24,000
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      62 6 A Follower of Influenza. Au attack of influenza is often follow d by a persistent cough, which to many proves a great annoyance. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has been extensively used and with 1 good success for the relief and cure of this cough. Many cases have been cured after other
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      48 6 Perfectly Safe. Never hesitate about giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to children It contains no opium or other narcotics and can be given with implicit confidence. As a quick cure for coughs and colds to which children are susceptible, it is unsurpassed. For sale by sail Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      47 6 For Children's Tracking Cough at Night, Woods’ Great I‘eppennint Cure. CLeANSe YOUR BLOOD with 0 HIM AULT St C°‘ SARSAPARILLA The original sarsaparilla, recommended for the last 40 years for lymphatic diseases, eruptions, boils, and all disorders of the skin. SRDfADLT C“ I, tat InitDDt, PA RIS
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    PENANG TURF CLUB. January Meeting, 1913.
    845 7 (UNDER S. R. A. RULES OF RACING RACE DAYS. FIRST DAY Tuesday, 7th January, 1913. SECOND Thursday, 9th January, 1913. THIRD DAY Saturday, 11th January. 1913. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 1th January, ID 13. I. The Mixed Handicvp. Value $500. A Handiffip for horses which
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      241 7 r< p m Monday. W, I December, mil. Handicaps for Entries Llose the Fin! Day will be published on or before the 27th December, 1912. A penalty of 7 lbs. f Kat-ee" rhTs t8 E* A. Forms ob.ninnblejro.n Sec.Unes of any of the Associated Clubs, and in all cases must
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      1078 8 W. MANSON, America n Dentist, late of Dr. Alien 8 Co., Pha, U. S. A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free, KKSIDINO AT c. 2ln, Penang Road. 4 few 4 9«; s from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. Khco Buan Phuan yjHOP Gim Seng Moll, 203, Main Road, Taiping, Tin Miners, Advaneers
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