Straits Echo, 5 May 1913

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    Masthead
    34 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRHTS..THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY TOL. 11. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, MONMY, sth MAY, 1913. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 101
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    The Sung Murder Cases.
    986 3 Tlio curtain has lwn rung down on the firat act of the most famous trial of the iiio"t dastardly and atrocious political crime ptit perpetrated in Shanghai, but beyond an introduction to the personages in the drinu the public in *>till in the dark When the
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    The Situation in China.
    906 3 H hat are the elements in the situation of to-day as it stands in Peking and the provinces? First and foremost there is much apparent unrest iu political circles. Th»t cannot be denied. But connected with it, and modifying it to a considerable extent, is the
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      744 3 A Lay Preacher it I h O^Vi i ->i 7- v y if •S*i r ■ifr. t -4VI t v*f WM* x\ AS *c f i a i l> ,/ly rAgy» V- \v w i 1 I V t 1 V /W m Jf -Orator- ttiOff* Brain Fag, Nervous Exhaustion
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      82 3 Crcup. This disease is so dangerous and so rapid iu 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 medinine aud let the child suffer until it cau be obtained.
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      478 3 UNNYMEDE HOTEL i3fCkMS There are many causes of this complaint, but they all spring from a disordered liver which docs not properly fulfil its functions, especially in a warm climate, when it becomes sluggish in its action. The bile is turned from i its proper channel, and enters the blood,
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  • SHIPPING.
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      ARRIVALS.
      233 4 Klann, Br. 732, Fawcus, sth May, Singapore, 3rd May, Gen. —A. G. A Co. Min, Br. s s. t 367, Patrick, 3rd May, Brandan, 2nd May, Kerosine—A. P. Co., Ltd. Devanha, Br. 4.785, Hickey. 3rd May, Shanghai. 22nd Apr., Gen.-A. U. Cornelia? Br- n 194, Gully, 3rd May, Malacca,
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      DEPARTURES.
      50 4 Mat 5. Dvnera, for Singapore. Pungah, for Trang and Pang Nga. Steelman, for Langsa, Edi, T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh and Sabang. Avagyee, for Bindings, Sitiawan and Teluk Anaon. Fooktanq, for Calcutta. Beang Choon, for Rangoon. Flying Dragon, for Port Weld and Taiping. Olen/alloch, for Singapore, Hongkong, Sw&tow and Amoy.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      136 4 hoa Yen—Per Jit Seng, to-morrow, 7 am. Tongkah—Per Malacca, to-morrow, Ipm. Teluk Anson —Per Hebe, to-morrow, 4 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore —Per Klang, to-morrow, 4-30 p.m. Ceylon, Australasia, India, Aden, Egypt and vi* Naples, for Europe etc.—Per Luctzow, 7th instant, 1 p.m. On Win Days. Taiping, 7-15
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    EXCHANGE.
    120 4 Pai4A.NO, Mat 5. (By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank,) London, Demand Bank 2/4/* 4 months’ sight Back 2/4/* 3 w Credit 2,4» 3 Documentary.. Jalcmta, Demand Bank Rs. 174$ 3 days’ sight Private 175$ 3ombay, Demand Bank 174$ Vioulmein, Demand t*ank 173* S days’ B. chi IV.vaue 175$ Madras,
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    PRODUCE.
    221 4 Gold Leaf »64.60 Black Pepper no stock White Pepper 32.50 buyers Tihng Pepper 20.25 buyers Cloves ...39 onto/season Mace 120 nominal Pickings 100. —sales Nutmegs 110 s. 23 .^buyers f No. 1 8.20 sale* Sugar < 2 8.10 sales (.Basket 5.15 buyers Copra (mixed) 10.6 J buyers r" Tahbua
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    MARKET PRICES.
    198 4 Fuano, Mat 5 Bkbk— cts. Soup per catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat... 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue... 55 Feet 15 Heart 30 Liver por catty 55 Pork Pork poi catty 36 Hoftdnt mi m 26 Foot «m mi 28
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    SHARES.
    1492 4 1599 1910 1899 1900 1910 liH»9 lo**y 1,«X»,000 7**0,000 30,000 80,000 TlMHhl s**,« X NI 350,000 50,000 943,138 34!',*21 3»* 00.000 1,700,000 187,507 350, OUl> 1 1 1 2/1 2/1 1 Cm P Dividends. Name. 1 o 10 1 SoR 1 > 1 1900 1910 1911 1912 p.c. p.c.
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      45 4 Nov Is tht Time. For rheumatism you will find nothing bettor than Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Now ia the time to get rid of it. Try this liniment and see how quickly it will relieve the pain and soreness. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      62 4 For i Lame Back. When you have pains or lameness in the back bathe the parts with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm twice a day, massaging with the palm of the hand for five minutes at each application. Then dampen a piece of flannel slightly with this liniment and bind it on
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    Cricket Tournament.
    482 5 P C C r*. C R C. The PCC proved too strong for CUC team in the tournament match which vu played on the Esplanade on Saturday. After scoring 173 for five wickets, i towards which total Fettes contributed I*2 by splendid cricket, the PCC declared their innings
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    Penang Turf Club.
    126 5 List of Subscription Pony Griffins, Autumn 1913 Meeting. No. Colour and Sex. Age. Height 1 Bay Gelding 4 yrs. 14.1 2 Black Mare 5 14 0} 3 Black Gelding 5 14.0} 4 Bay Mare 5 14.0} 5 Bav Gelding 4 14.0.} 6 Bay Gelding 4 141} 7
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    P. C. C. Bowls Tournament.
    44 5 The following ties have been fixed for Tuesday, 6th instant Double llan<licai>: W-Motion Jr and Cunningham tv. Hon W Evans and Soutbam; Dick and Penlney vs. Starr and Justice Thornton Oxenliam aud Holmes tv. J G Anthony and Quistgaard.
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    Fire Brigade Display.
    637 5 A Fixe Exhibition. J j Tim Municipal Fire Brigade gave a fine exhibition of fire fighting at the junction A Ka'z Street and Brick Kiln Road onJ Saturday evening. A large nutnlier of j people witnessed tbe display, including all tbe Municipal Commissioners and several ladies. The
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    Penang Ladies’ Rifle Club.
    104 5 The following were the scores made by thr P L R C at Kampeng Bahru this morning Murray Trophy— 200 Yards. Mrs Wrigbt-Motion *29 Miss Gawthorue 29 Miss W Gawthorne 27 Miss J Smith... ‘26 Miss E Mathieu ‘25 Mrs C D D Hogan 23 Practice
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    THE MOON.
    18 5 O New Moon May 6»h (First Quarter 12th O Full Moon n 20th Tj*s! Quarter 28th
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    34 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Outward. Homeward A**oye 15 Mav. j Devanlia 3 May, Arraitia 29 J Chinn It Extra Service. Outward. Homeward. Nubia 6 May. I Note 8 May 'Socotra 13 Nile ‘22
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      234 5 f 'uoo THE BERNESE ALPS MILK Co.'s Products were awarded the GRAND PRIX (The hit(he*t award obtainable) At tli Universal and Colonial Exhibition. Ibu*s«l*, 1910. SLEDGE MILK IS supplied to all the Government Medical Institutions in the Federated Malay States. Local Agent»: Sandilands, Buttery g Co. oc DOCoQC DQcdoOC u
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      51 5 I'etter far than'pold or silver Id a tune of dreadful paiu Ii the cure that’s a'wav* handy And which proves ?o great a pain. If v«'U feel that you are feverish, Ur vour cough is harsh and hollow, It is t*est to heed the warning. And Woods’ Peppermint Cure to
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    THE STRAITS ECHO
    98 6 Pvblishad daily (sicopt Sunday* and pnklio holiday*) ▲t ran CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. Ho. 226—233 Boach Street, Penang. Paicn Daily Local 124 per annum. OnUUtion... Po*Uge Eitra. Mail Edition (Poet Free) 117.50 CAS LB ADD *MB t > echo—PENANG.” Telephone No*. Echo 586 Printing Department 343 ff .—All
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    DURA LEX...
    1051 6 Fiat Jusht’a, Hu it Covlum”, who ad* dresses us to-< lay on the subject of the F. M. S. Banishment Enactment, is a Eurojiean of experience and position who has resided for some considerable time in the Federated Malty States. Few, we think, will read his letter without
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    THE PORT OF PENANG.
    211 6 We have no space to-day to comment on the article under this beadiug which we I reproduce from our Singa{>ore morning I contemporary on the outside pages of this j issue. j We must, however, point out one or two glaring errors that it contains. First
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    M. A. P.
    885 6 Mr. H. D. Nicholson has lieen nominated for examination for a pilot's l.crnce for Penang. Dr. W. S. Sheppard. Mr. G A J Smith Steinmetr and Mr. M. E. Sberwool have all bad their leave extended. The Chief Secretirvaud Lady Brockman are giving a ball at Carcota
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    THE F. M. S. BANISHMENT ENACTMENT OF 1900.
    1338 6 To tmr Editor or mi Strait» >■». Dear Bir, It i« difficult to understand the manner in which this Enactment ia being construed and acted upon in Perak. If the actual facts are as here related, and we hare endeavoured to get
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    The White Slave Traffic.
    647 6 Local Legislation. The latest Government Gazette contains the text of a new Bill "to consolidate and amend the law relating to the Protection of Women and Girls.” The acting Attorney General gives the following objects and reasons 1. Following on the agitation in England caused by
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    THE GOVERNOR AND VOLUNTEERING.
    65 6 PRESENTATION TO MAJOR MAKEPEACE. (From Our Oicn Corrtsptndut.) Singapore, May 5. H. E. the Governor, in presenting the long-service medal to Major W. Make{>«aoH at a Church parade, said that volunteering should be encouraged and observed that if the people of the Colony were in favour
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    Christie-Waldemar Fight Off.
    24 6 (From Our Own Correspondmt.) Singapore, Mav 5. The boxing match between Christie and Walderaar is off, Waldemar forfeiting the 5500 deposit.
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    Rackets Championship.
    314 6 An American Win. (Reuter.) Philadelphia, May 4 Jock Soutar, of the United States, bat won the Professional Racquets Championship of the world, defeating the holder, Charles Williams, of England. [A Home paper of April 7 said The first half of the home and home match for the World’s
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    Royal Academy Banquet.
    125 6 The Navy and ircal Britain's Policy. (Reuter.) London, May 0. At the Royal Academy banquet Mr. Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty, said that the more he knew of the Navy the greater was his confidence in the quality of the ships and the men. He
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    The U S. Tariff Bill.
    64 6 (Reuter.) Washington, May 5. Great Britain has joined the other natioss in protesting against the provision of the Tariff Bill, allowing a discount of 5 on the duties on goods shipped in American bottoms. It is understood that the Democratic Tariff managers will remove the
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    Recognition of Mexico.
    38 6 (Reuter.) Mexico City, May 5. Pyeat Britain has formally notified President Huerta of the recognition of the government and presented a letter from King George, conveying His Majesty’s good wishes. President Huerta expressed his appreciation.
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    H. R. H. The Prince of Wales
    63 6 (Reuter.) London, May 3. H. K. H. the Prince of Wales will spend another year at Oxfonj. l extra «Lanier Nubia, harms eft Celombo at 4-30 pm. on Fridav, is expected to arrive here at 7 a m. on Wedue*i ay, the 7th
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    ALIENS IN U. S. A.
    337 7 THE CALIFORNIAN LEGISLATION. (Reuter.) Loudon, May 3. Tbs parliamentary situation in California i with reference to the legislation which aims it excluding Japanese from owning land in that State) is most pu/zling aud confusing, but it appears after all that the Bill adopted on April
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    Lord Denman at Sydney.
    124 7 An Enthusiastic Reception, Reuter.) Sydney, May 3. The Karl of Denman, Governor-General of the Australian Commonwealth, arrived here yesterday and was received by the Governor of New Booth Wales, the State Premier and the Lord Mayor. The streets were beflagged in honour of bis visit and
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    Imperial Defence.
    84 7 Colonial Ministers’ View». Reuter. Melbourne, May 3. Mr. Ij. E. Foster, Canadian Minister of Trade, in a lecture here on Ourselves md the Empire,” declared thal the Dominion» auuot longer refuse to share the burden of the general defence of the Empire as well aa their own special
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    The Crisis in China.
    59 7 Litraordisary Step by Soft Yat-Sen. (Renter.) London, May 3. A letter from Dr. Sun Yat Sen, published in the pa{iera, appeal* to the foreigu Governments and people» to pre rent the loan to Uie Peking Government. It declares that the effect of a liberal supply of
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    The Duchess of Connaught.
    117 7 Reuter) London, May 3. f l’.e strength of the Duchess of Connaught, »bo recently underwent a second operation f"r appendicitis was maintained for the day, otherwise her condition is unchanged. London, May 5. The Duchess of Connaught did not have a r<*»tful day. Her condition is
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    THE SUFFRAGIST CAMPAIGN.
    275 7 AN EX —M. P. SENTENCED. FURTHER INCENDIARISM. (Renter.) London, Mav 3. ii protp,t was held at Caxton Hall. The Suffragists in defiant speeches, asked for Volunteers to act as military force and show the Government the women’s pitiful opinion of them. Several persons including the novelist, Mr.
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    Countess’s Tragic Death.
    93 7 (Reuter.) London, May 3. It is announced that the Countess of Cottenliam has died at Goring-on-Thames as the result of a gun accident. Loudon, May 3, later. At the coroner’s inquest on the death of the Countess of Cottenliam it was proved that the body of the
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    Peace in Sight.
    50 7 (Reuter.) Constantinople, May 4. The Turkish reply to the Powers accepts the invitation to cease hostilities aud says that Turkey has appointed her plenipotentiaries. It suggests a conference in London It is expected that the first meeting of the Poace Conference will take place on Mar 12
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    The Grand Duke of Baden.
    43 7 (Renter.) Mannheim. May 5. Grand ityko Frederick JI, of I laden, was driving to the races when a man jumped on the step of his carriage, brandishing a knife. His IJighness pushed back the man who was arrested.
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    Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain.
    29 7 Reuter.) London, May 4. M rs. Joseph Chamberlain, who is sojourning with her husband at Cannes, has been operated on for appendicitis. Her condition is satisfactorv.
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    The Allies’ Differences.
    27 7 Reuter.) Sofia, May 4. The semi-official paper, Mir, announces that Russia is prepared to arbitrate in regard to the differences between Servia and Bulgaria.
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    Birth of Greek Princess.
    18 7 (Reuter.) London, May 4. Queen Sophia of Greece has l>een delivered of a daughter.
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    The Aegean Islands.
    82 7 (Reuter.) Loudon, Mar 3. Greece ha 6 proclaimed martial law in such of the Aegean Islands as are now in her occupat ion. Since the arrival of the new chief officer of the Fire Brigade, Mr- M. W. Pett, says the China Frees, several reforms h ve
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    THE ALBANIAN IMBROGLIO.
    576 7 A COMPLICATED SITUATION. THE QUESTION OF COMPENSATION. (Reuter London, May 3 The political situation with reference to Montenegro, Skutari and Albania has been I somewhat complicated by the fact that I Montenegro has replied to the Powers officially as described in this morning’s cable (to the effect
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    The Tyranny of Labour.
    148 7 Strike in South Wales. Reuter.) London, May 3. The miners of South Wales, 52,000 in miralier, have struck work as th»y object to the employment of 5,000 non-Unionists. The strike of miners in South Wales follows an extraordinary Mav Day demonstration of Trade Unionists who, influenced
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    H. M. S. "CLIO."
    239 7 H. M. S Clio which is at present doing V rT v n> wor k *t Palo I«angkawi and the viciuir v of the sunken ship, as. Sultan, in the I’rang Hirer, left for this morning to continue the survev. On Saturday a football team from
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    Penang Golf Club.
    148 7 The Tennis Tournament of the Penang Golf Club will commence on Ihursday, May 8, for which day the following ties have been fixed Mens Singles Handicap A. Dr Sayers rs. C B Haddon J J L Harvey vs. F C Gregson II A Neubronner rs. J R
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    April Rubber Crops.
    70 7 lbs. The Straits Rubber Co Ltd. 129,500 The PeuaDg Sugar Estates, Co., Ltd. 57,500 The Rubana Rubber Estates, Ltd... 32,000 The Tali Ayer Rubber Estates, Ltd. 29,000 The Bagan Serai Co., Ltd. 8,250 The Batak Habit Rublier Estate, Ltd. 9,000 Henrietta Rubber Estate, Ltd. 3,408 Benar Rubher
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    To-day’s Rubber Market.
    291 7 (By Courtesy of Messrs. The East Asiatic Co., Ltd. through their agents G. 11. j Slot A Co.) Fine Para Spot 3s. 4{d. Fine Para Forward 3j. sd. First latex Crepe delivery next three months 3s. 2|d. Market weak. Mav 5, 1913I We have to acknowledge the
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    Outside.
    62 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Page 3. —The Sung Murder Cases. The Situation in China. s.—Cricket Tournament. Penang Turf Club. P.C.C. Bowls Tournament. Fire Brigade I Display. Penang Ladies’ Rifle Club. B.—The Port of Penang. The New Water Regulations. I Lord Milner. Faked Atrocities.”
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    The Port of Penang.
    1141 8 The politics of the Parish Pump are with 1 justice ridiculed aw ij from the Parish, for a little distance avaj, iu time or space, the colour of the pump do's not seem very material, green or purple body with a red or yellow spout seems
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    The New Water Regulations.
    201 8 To ms Eumcr or viik srvAirs Echo. Sir, In vour issue of April 25, re the new water regulation, I beg to point out that the Commissioners seem to tax the poor heavier than the rich. They say that 12,000 gallons of water are enough for
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    Lord Milner.
    201 8 Rem uk aiii.f. Journalistic Tribute. All patriots must regret that Lord Milner, whom we take to be in some respects our greatest living statesmau, stands aside from our national affairs. This is the opening sentence of tho first leading article in the Morninj Post. Our contemporary proceeds:— For
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    “Faked Atrocities.”
    162 8 To the Editor of The Times. Sir, —Is it not time that the attempt to injure the cause of the Balkan Allies, by the publication of lists of "faked” atrocities, should cease Many of these were lately disposed of by your Correspondent at Constantinople in a manner that
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    Shipping.
    98 8 The i s, Durutra is discharging 20,831 bags of rice. The b.s. Min, from Brandan, brought 26,500 tons of kerosine oil for the Asiatic Petroleum Co., Ltd. Inward Shipment. >.s. Ban Whatt Soon 512 bags betelnuts s s. 25 patchouli leaves s.s. 138 pepper s.s. Flying Dragon 95 cases
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    “Naughty, Naughty!”
    144 8 Lord Wolselev was, for man? years, president of tho Society for the Suppression of Bad Language, and the widespread knowledge of that fact produced a curious result. One day when he was inspecting an Irish garrison, commanded by an officer with a great reputation for purple flowers of
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    Exchange Quotations.
    93 8 Penang May 5, 1913. 4 m/s Bank drafts on London 2/4$ D/D 2/4* T/T 2/4* 3 m/s Cradits 2/4JJ 60 d/s 2/4$ 30 d/s 2/4* D D Bank buving 2/4* New York 56$ Paris 2041 Hamburg 238 Java, Bank demand 140 buying D/D 141 J Calcutta T.T. 174*
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    FIXTURES.
    72 8 To-day 29th Day of 3rd Moon. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Bose’s Circus, Dato Kramat Gardens, 9 pm. George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road. Penang Motion Picture Show, Penang Road. To-mobeow. 1st Day of 4th Moon. Accession of King George Y r (1910). Singapore Pace Meeting.
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    MAILS DUE.
    15 8 China (Devanha) 3rd May. China (Luetzotr) Gorman (Goebzn) yth English (Attaye) V". 15th
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      376 8 PENANG TURF CLUB. WANTED IMMEDIATELY APPLICATIONS for the Post of Secretary to the Penang Turf Club will be received by the undersigned at the Turf Club Office No. 1, Downing Street, Penang, up to Noon on Thursday, 15th May, 1913. Salary $3OO a month with Allowances for Clerk and Office.
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    26 9 V'-tsdt Iron Agenls Due Di>va it hu IsHtt.iiir *JOcb«n Anayr Siu^apore Singapore Colombo Colombo A.G.ACo. B M.AOo. BMACo. A.G.ACo. 3rd May. Oth 8th 15th
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    SAILINGS.
    23 9 Vtud» For Agent$ Leaves Una n ha Colombo A.G.ACo. May. Ludiow Colombo B.M ACo Votbtn Singapore B.M ACo. iitaye Singapore A-G.ACo. 1
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    The Chinese Republic.
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