The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 31 January 1908
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Title Section21 1908-01-31 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. SIS Per Annum. Single Copy 40 cents. Vol. 6. Penang, Friday, 31st January, 1908. No. 4.21 words
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Advertisement366 1908-01-31 1 I •ffftfffif/ff/ff'f""""""tfff/////ffifi/iffffffff. fffffiififttff/fffHffffffiffiffffffffffffifffffffHffiffiffffffffifffffffffffiffffffrrfffffff'fffffffffffffffff\f/f//ff/ffff CONTENTS. i 1 x I "o X X 1 x X 1I i Leaders page. Miscellaneous page. J X I x Lord Curzon in Politics 80 Singapore Notes 83 Matters Municipal 84 Local Share Market Report 83 S i The Territorial Army 88 Municipal ProereM Report for366 words
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Advertisement168 1908-01-31 2 THE STRAITS ECHO 1 MAIL EDITION. I fil TT F FW“~" fl Published the day prior to the departure of each mail H 1 for Europe, and contains the latest local and States 1 fl news originally published in the daily issues, as well as P fl all important news168 words
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Article844 1908-01-31 80 The announcement that Lord Curzon of Kedleston has been elected to represent the Irish Peerage in the House cf Lords is a very interesting item of news. Lord Curzon’s great abilities would have been infinitely more useful in the House of Commons but there are reasons844 words
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Article1576 1908-01-31 80 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice Braddell,) Criminal Breach of Trust. I he trial of Mr. S. G. Teeling, Advocate and Solicitor, charged with the above offence, was resumed yesterday afternoon. M (homed Hasheem, at present unemployed, but formerly clerk to the accused, swore as to the details of1,576 words
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Advertisement104 1908-01-31 80 The btruSts «30 -i’ 21 x Justice satisfies everybody and justice alon e Emerson Published daily (except Sundays.) at th» CRITERION PRESS, IM, No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY LOCAL $24 per annum OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Post Free) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS. Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343 .v.A. All104 words
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132 1908-01-31 81 (Before Mr. .Tusfice Tbornfuii PonnooHumy Pillai vs The Crown. The above, criminal appeal w.n heard yes’erdav afternoon. Th* respondent, S'Uiinallia Pillai, was employrd under 1 he» appellant as a mason. A dispute about wages having arisen be tween the two, the appellant was summonsed in the132 words
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Article170 1908-01-31 81 i Before Mr Scot I.) NgAhSeug and Wong Ah Kun, iwo Cninese, were yesteiday convicted o f snatching some jewellery f n n a Chinese woman who had only a lit 11« time before the < enurrence redeeme the same from pawn*hop '|he piisomrs weie sentenced—number one170 words
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441 1908-01-31 81 The result of th» 4 bal'ot for the election of Officials of the Singapore Chinese Cham, ber of Commerce for this year is as follows rreiddsnt Mr Goh Siew Tin. of Chop Ann Hoe, inetchants and ship owners Vice. President Mr Chua Chee Yong, rice441 words
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Advertisement46 1908-01-31 81 Croup is Imminent* No matter how well your children may lf -> be, you are never safe without a e o (hamberlain’s Cough Remedy in •hfe house. It never fads to relieve and is Perfectly s to give the little ones. The ru I v, AV’liolvnalo Agents-46 words
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Article2502 1908-01-31 82 ORDINARY MEETING. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was bold at the Municipal Offices yesterday afternoon, when the following gentlemen were present :-~Mr. F. J. Hallifax (President), Mr. J. W. Hallifax, Mr. L. H. Clayton and Mr. Lim Eu Toh, with Dr. G. W Park (Health2,502 words
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Article855 1908-01-31 83 (fnM OJ-e Wednesday. Jal! 1 I’lie llsagoH Minder. I, Wf> caused on Saturday bp( U ne knnwn that Syed I><U «■>* > I 1 ,uHupuihl .’''l'Tbele'“ no d»»bt a’ ,1 p.rlic.Ur, JUl.iuu <>f :b c w.,h .hvulued 'lw P ol,ce U ~u rv wb‘-n an AUssin'au, «ho claim»-'!855 words
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Article275 1908-01-31 83 24th Jan. Market still remains dull and the proximity of the Chinese New Year does not help to give a firmness to prices. There is no not worthy alteration in the price of Tin itself although much of the metal is changing h mds at present275 words
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Article47 1908-01-31 84 (Supplied by Reuter Black vs. White. London, 24 h January.—The Indians at a meeting at Johannesburg tesolved to continue the struggle to the bitter end at any cost. The Europeans at meetings held in Johannesburg and elsewhere passed resolutions supporting the Government and urging firmness.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 47 words
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Article47 1908-01-31 84 (Supplied by Reuter.) Japan Making Restrictions London, 24th January.—Japan has forbidden emigration to Hawaii except by near relatives of previous emigrants. A Satisfactory Settlement. London, 24Hi January.—The Times and other papers compliment Japanese statesmanship for the settlement of the question respecting emigration to C inada.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 47 words
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Article87 1908-01-31 84 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Disaster to the Amsterdam, London, 23rd Jan.—The Great Eistern Railway Company’s steamer Amsterdam, which collided with an unknown steimerin a fog off the Hook of Holland, was run ashore and beached. A boat containing twelve of the passengers anti crew is missing. The(Supplied by Reuter.) - 87 words
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Article91 1908-01-31 84 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Labour Troubles. London, 23rd Jan.—The Reichstag and the Imperial Palace were yesterday isolated by dense cordons of police armed with i e vol vers, in anticipation of demonstrations in support of Socialist interpellation demanding an extension of the Reichstag franchise to the Prussian Diet. Prince(Supplied by Reuter.) - 91 words
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Article46 1908-01-31 84 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Protest from the Colonists. London, 24th January.—The Germans in German East Af i ica have memorialised the Reichstag protesting against Herr Dornburg’s (Secretary for th-j Colonies) policy of threatening to convert the Protectorate into a Negro or Indian colony.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 46 words
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Article22 1908-01-31 84 (Supplied by Reuter.) Demolition CommencedLondon, 24th January.—The destruction of Crosby Hall has begun, the negociations to protect it having failed.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 22 words
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Article15 1908-01-31 84 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Bank RateLondon, 24th January.—The Bank Rate Ilj 4 per cent.– ■ • (Supplied by Reuter.) - 15 words
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Article1091 1908-01-31 84 l here are one or two things discussed at the Municipal meeting last Thursday which call for comment. We have no doubt whatever that there will be a howl of protest from the dogs of Penang when they learn that Government will soon pass an order to the1,091 words
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Article343 1908-01-31 85 the assizes. (Before Mr. Justice Braddell.) Criminal Breach of Trust. Yesterday afternoon the further heaimi. criminal breach of true preferrod against Mr. S. G- Teeling, Advocate and Solicitor, was resumed. Mr. Teehng made a lengthy »J or B,ate meat. He was examined by Mr. Cleaver, of the firm343 words
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Article165 1908-01-31 85 (Before Mr, Scott.) Five Chinamen were yesterday afternoon convicted of gambling in a house oil Perak Road and fined three dollars each. The banker,’ wh was defended by Mr. Yeob Guan Souk, was mulcted in a fuither sum of twenty dollars. A raid on premises No. 50,165 words
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2373 1908-01-31 85 Meetings1. Ordinal) "«VVud 19TTtbe ers weie held on the o h month and Special Meeting on ibe o 9,1,. At the special Meetings By .egulate the storage of goods Wed Quay =Stt£i!«. *><“si King on the sth the RatetbtsU to 1908 were signed after2,373 words
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Article279 1908-01-31 86 With bis face concealed behind a black iron mask and pushing a perambulator before him, a mysterious figure left Trafal-gar-square, London, recently for a walk round the world. He was setting out on an attempt to win a wager of «£20,009. The wager was laid279 words
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Article1207 1908-01-31 87 Executive Dinner to Consuls and Officers of Yokohama Foreign Board of Trade. On the 23rd ult at the Imperial Hotel, Yokohama, Mr. Matsuoka, Minister for Agriculture and Commerce, and Viscount Kaneko, Director of the Grand Exhibition Executive, entertained at dinner the foreign Consuls of Yokohama and1,207 words
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72 1908-01-31 87 (Suj p ied by Ileuter lanadiau Premier's Denial. Loudon 24th Jan.—lt is reported from Ottawa that Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the Pre. mier speaking in the House of Commons, denied that he had given instructions for the disallowance of the British Columbian Asiatic Restriction Bill, which is(Suj p ied by Ileuter ) - 72 words
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Article63 1908-01-31 87 (Supplied by Ileuter.) The Occupants of the Missing Boat Safe. London, 25th Jan.—The occupants of the Great Eastern Railway Company’s steamer Amsterdam, which collided with an unknown steamer off tbe Hook of Holland and had to be beached, have been brought in by a Norwegian steamer. They(Supplied by Ileuter.) - 63 words
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Article37 1908-01-31 87 (Supplied by Ileuter.) Shipping at a Standstill. Loudon, 25th Jan —The fog which continues iu the Channel is the most dense and persistent for many years. Shipping is at a standstill-(Supplied by Ileuter.) - 37 words
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Article35 1908-01-31 87 (Supplied by Ileuter.) Blizzard at New York. Loudon, 25th Jan. —There is a blizzird at New York. The railways in many places are at a standstill and liners are anchoring in the outer bay.(Supplied by Ileuter.) - 35 words
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Article37 1908-01-31 87 (Supplied by Ileuter.) Pitched Battle Between Police and Unemployed. London, 25th Jan.—A demonstration of tbeuuemployed, organised by anarchists, took place at Chicago. They were dispersed by tbe Police with clubs and whips after a pitched battle.(Supplied by Ileuter.) - 37 words
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Article60 1908-01-31 87 (Supplied by Reuter.) Damaged on Leaving Dock. London, 24th Jan.—The destroyer Quail, whilst leaving Portsmouth after extensive iepairs, collided with the gunboat Hazard and was badly stove in amidships. The Quad is a 30-knot destroyer of 355 tons displacement. She was built at Laird’s in Hazard is(Supplied by Reuter.) - 60 words
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Article39 1908-01-31 88 (Supplied by Kb uter May let Be Saved. London, 25th Jan. The Charte-ed Bank has suspended operati s on Crosby Hall itself until 27th J m although the demolition of the modern portion of the building continues.(Supplied by Kb uter ) - 39 words
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Article26 1908-01-31 88 (Supplied bi/ Reuter.) Negotiations Resumed. London, 24th Jan.—The cotton employers and operatives have resumed direct negotiations. This is regarded as a favourable sign.(Supplied bi/ Reuter.) - 26 words
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Article25 1908-01-31 88 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Tariff Bill. London, 25th Jan. —The Senate of the Australian Commonwealth has passed the Tariff Bill a second time.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 25 words
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Article33 1908-01-31 88 (Supplied by Reuter.) Proposed Anti-Socialism Organisation. London, 25th Jan.—lt is stated that a Labour Conference is to be held in London shortly with the object of estatdishing an anti-socialist organisation.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 33 words
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Article901 1908-01-31 88 Speaking at the prize distribution of a Volunteer Corps at home General Sir John French, the great cavalry leader of the British Army, made a very interesting speech. Though Sir John French is an optimist on everything regarding Army Reform he* admits Mr. Haldane's great scheme Ims901 words
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Article479 1908-01-31 88 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice Braddell.) Criminal Breach of Trust. A I’amil named Pakirisamy was to-day pluced in the dock charged with criminal breach of trust in respect of three cents. prisoner, who was represented by Mr. Wright-Motion, pleaded “not guilty.” The prosecution was conducted by the Solicitor479 words
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Article599 1908-01-31 88 (Before Mr. Wolferstan.) Mat Akib, a Malay youngster, was to-day arraigned on the charge of removing two cases of whisky from one place to another on the 25th inst., without a permit from the Farmers. At the instance of Mr. McFarlane, Prosecuting Agent of the Farm, the599 words
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Article514 1908-01-31 89 dnzeilp of January 24 |> e (Jovernmerd ‘Lns of inform»contains the followmg items TlmPort Rules for on Victoria Pier are published g information. The Anglo-Chinese School Football Team. Peiiang has been exempted from regtstration. Mr. Henry Alexander Wiekham bas specification of an invention o ments in or relating514 words
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Article222 1908-01-31 89 To the Eihior of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir—Will you kindly allow me a small space’in your valuable paper to give vent to my feelings regarding the shocking state of Keng Kwe> Street.” A couple of nights ago I bad occasion to visit a friend of mine222 words
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Article142 1908-01-31 89 At Singapore a lady named Mary Fernandez eloped with a young man named Ramsamy. She was a wife and hubby objected, particularly as she took away some of his property with her to start the new ’appy ’ome on. The amorous Ramsamy was arrested and the142 words
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Article167 1908-01-31 89 Straits and F. M. S. Representatives. A telegram received by the American Consul-General at Singapore from His Excellency the Governor-General of the Philippines states that the Phil inpiu.o Medical Association, to which His Excellency the Governor of the Straits Settlements has been pleased to nominate Dr. R.167 words
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5057 1908-01-31 90 VIOLA GRAEME - BY VIOLA GRAEME, AUTHOR OF The Tea-shop Girl," A Scotch Marriage f The Midiners Model," 4 Gambler'sG H” IS S# Chapter XII. The Plot Thickens. (Continued from last Thursday's issue.) I knew well enough that Jacques would insist on an interview, that it5,057 words
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Article284 1908-01-31 93 The following General Rules for regulating the movement of vehicles between the northern portion of Nori ham Road and the townward end of Fa’quliar Sheet during the hours of congestion of trafl'p which have hen mule hy the Inspector General of Police under Section 6 (I)284 words
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Article1201 1908-01-31 93 Saturday, 2Sth January, 1908. (h'yoHi Our Own Correspondent) IUB Gy .Xa. held ou Saturday under IHhtryuiu e u b, was faT P 'with tine weather. Although .'t c'oudv all the afternoon, it did not ram until after the last race had been lun, and a capital afternoon’s1,201 words
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Article856 1908-01-31 94 WEEK BY WEEK. (From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, 25th J<tu. The Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd,, has opened a branch here and t e agenis are Messrs Robertson Co., who are l ire» Iv connected with mining. Mr. Chii. Ho, one of the Directors, has been here856 words
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Article395 1908-01-31 94 One remai kable teiture in the economic situation in Java is the rapil way in which house property is falling into the hards of Chinese in the large towns, this being specially noticeable in Samarang. Dwelling houses there now mostly belong to Chinese owners, who manage395 words
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Article250 1908-01-31 94 by Reuter.) M» Delciisse on the Moroccan Policy. London, 25th J.nuny. It is reported from Pads that, the dobueinthe Chamber oj Moiocco was uoiable for the reappearance o I M.Theuphile Delc-unc late French hoteigu Minister, who admitted full responsibility for the pol cy iu Moiocco In view i>f theby Reuter.) - 250 words
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Article25 1908-01-31 94 (Supplied ly Reuter.) Out with the Indians. London, 27th Jan.—The Johannesburg Municipality is dismis-ing all Indian Municipal employees and replacing them by Whites.(Supplied ly Reuter.) - 25 words
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Article46 1908-01-31 94 (Snpp i(d bif Fetter Marching on London. London, 27« h Jan —Th- Mai < heater unemployed, vho a>e marching on London, had a. cm fl ct with Ilia Birmingham police who e-corted them to the citv Ixum'ary. Bevei-1 hi rests ueie m<>d(Snpp i(d bif Fetter ) - 46 words
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Article94 1908-01-31 94 (Sapplied by Reader.) Prince Firman Firma Ordend to Leave Siybulak. London, 26th Jan. —A Russian ’pkgrain from Tabriz states that tLe Tuikish commander has peitmp’orily ordeied Prince Fii mau Firma to leave Siybulak, saying that it was Turkish t» riitoiy. On the 1 Sth inst. Reuter wired that Prince(Sapplied by Reader.) - 94 words
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Advertisement39 1908-01-31 94 No Poison. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has been declaied absolutely fiee from any injuiious Lubstauce by Government ai d expert chemists, and mothers need have no hesitancy in giving it to the smallest infant. The George Town Dispeus.uy, Wholesale Agents.39 words
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Article56 1908-01-31 95 (Supplied by Reul' i'-) Likely to Spread to Britain. 1/)U ,1„„. 27. b Jan.-Mr. Llojd G.'.'ue, I’rkidenl of the «f 1.- I l 4 i k t 1 e at Cardiff. ..id Uh« Ike dopr-Mon >. tbe United Slate» and Germany was hkely spread to Britain but(Supplied by Reul' i'-) - 56 words
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Article35 1908-01-31 95 (Supplied by Rev ter.) Labourites Join Liberals. Loudon, 270. Jan.-lt.ie eapecled that fifteen miner labourites in the House Common» will join the Liberal» >n view o the Socialistic resolution passed at the Hu Conference.(Supplied by Rev ter.) - 35 words
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Article49 1908-01-31 95 Sir Henry CampbellBannerman. (Supplied by Reuter.) Slightly Indisposed. London, 26th January.—The Premier, Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman, is confined to bis room on account of a chill, ami was unable to attend a meeting of the Privy Council at Windsor to consider the Kings Speech for the opening of Parliament.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 49 words
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Article125 1908-01-31 95 (Supplied by Reuter») Dispute at an End. London, 27th Jan.—The Lancashire cotton dispute has ended, the operatives having accepted the employers’ ter ma. lr wis au army rec u i' h fi t> t appearance nt the iifleram/e. The tan go offiser tried linn first at <>•'o y nds,(Supplied by Reuter») - 125 words
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Article1073 1908-01-31 95 Rkhei: Hatters only to deceive A Megram, stating that the Johannesburg Government, realising the seriousness of the situation in the Iransvaa, had decided to reconsider its whole attitude towards Asiatics am prosecuting under the Registi.ifion Act, is followed by another containing a denial of the truth of1,073 words
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Advertisement50 1908-01-31 95 Croup is Imminent. No matter how well your children may Bppear to I >e, you are never safe without a bottle of Chamber lain’s Cough Remedy in die house. It n^er ftu B to relieve and is perfectly safe to give the little ones. The Uwrge lowu Dispeuaary, Wholesale Agents50 words
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Obituary101 1908-01-31 95 Obituary. (Supplied by Reuter.) Grcid Authoress Dead. Loudon, 27tli Jiuuaiy. —The deilh of Oui la is announced. Ouida. Mddh* Louise d<! ]a |{;oii<;‘, i* best known t > tli« ordinary person a- line authoress of I ndcr Two Plugs Hh* waa born at Bury st. Edmunds, her mother being I'reneh.101 words
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Article1170 1908-01-31 96 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice Braddeli.) Criminal Breach of Trust. The case in which Pakirisimy, a Tamil, was charged with the above offence in iaspect of three cents, was resumed yesterday afternoon. On taking bis se.it after lunch, His Lordship pointed out to the Solicitor-General that the evidence1,170 words
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Article288 1908-01-31 96 (Before Mr. Wolfe ratuH.) It will be remembered lb t Che Wan and Haji Ismail, two young Malays, were charged 01l the 25:h December last with committing theft fiom a dwelling louse in respect of $l3l worth of clothing, the property of one Fatimah Bi. lhe case288 words
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Article119 1908-01-31 96 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played yesterday:— Double Handicap. B. C. Criswick ami O. Gnffiih-Jones bud G Wright-Motion «nd F* B. Iveus, 6-2; 6-3. M. K. Whitlock and D. Duncan beat T. E. Edmett and Jack Jennings, 6-4; 9-7. I>r Ford and119 words
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Advertisement39 1908-01-31 96 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Cures Colds. This remedy acts on nature’s plan, allays the cough, relieved the lungs, aids expectoration, opens the secretions, and aids nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.39 words
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Advertisement46 1908-01-31 96 Croup is Imminent. No matter how well your children may appear to be, you are never safe without a bottle of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in die house. It fails to relieve and is perfectly safe to give the little ones. The George Town Dispensary. Wholesale Agents*46 words
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Article1192 1908-01-31 97 annual meeting. List of Entries and Handicaps. Entries for the Race Meeting to be held at Batu Gaiab next month under the auspice* of the Kinta Gymkhana Club closed on Saturday last, and are as follows First Day, IHh Feb., 1908. I,—The Chendebiang Cup. A Cup presented1,192 words
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Article276 1908-01-31 97 The latest cob lial organisation to affiliate with the Motor I uion of Great Britain and Ireland is the Perak Motjr Union, in the Federated Malay States. Tbe officials of the iipwly-affiliate I body have asked for particulars of the cir badge for considerate di ivei s.276 words
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Article557 1908-01-31 98 A Wail from America. Savs Indian Enyineeriny, in its i.-sue of the 11 th iust.:— A complaint comes fom the United Slates to the rffe I that the Tin iiHilot is controlled by British and Chinese, with the result that the United States pays annual tribute of557 words
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Article123 1908-01-31 98 s R/ p d by Reuter Asiatic Question to be Re-roiisidered. I ondou, 27. h Jm.-The 7Wc</ stairs liat it i< i. ported fiom JohnUu.-im v the Government, lealising the sen- u re > f ibe sit u itiou. have decided to ir-cmiM.i,., 4 whole attitude (owaids Asiatics( sR/ p !• d by Reuter ) - 123 words
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Article95 1908-01-31 98 (Supplied by Reuter.) Murder and Pillage near Shanghai. London, 271 h Jan. Reuter’s Shanghai correspondent i eports that pirates have attacked three launches near Hashing. killing and wounding thirteen Chinese. Owing to these piracies the launch traffic brtwun Shanghai and Langchow is paialysed. British Gunboats Withdrawn(Supplied by Reuter.) - 95 words
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Article30 1908-01-31 98 (Supplied by Heater.) Prince Firman Fiona Evacuates Sijbulak. London, 27th Jan. —A Russian telegram from Tabriz s’ahs that Prince Emnan Pit mi has evacu ited Sijbu ak.(Supplied by Heater.) - 30 words
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Article42 1908-01-31 98 (Supplied by Reuter.) Gale Interrupts Telegraphs and Traffic. London, 28 hJ in A gale has been racing at Port Si'd since Sunday. Il han dota much damage Io the telegraphs which are in’errupted. The Canal tn ffi? is -uspendtd.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 42 words
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Article84 1908-01-31 98 (Supplied by Reuter) Colonial Visit to England. London, 281) Jan —The Counties Advisory Committee, having unanimously ac cep’ed the proposal, his prepare), subject to consideration, a detailed scheme to assist the M. C. U. m arranging a visit of Ausira han and South African cricket teams to England in(Supplied by Reuter) - 84 words
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Article1158 1908-01-31 98 1 here is about to be introduced into the Legislative Council a Bill Intituled An Ordinance to amend the Births and Deaths Ordinance of 1897,” gnd the proposed new law is published* in the last number of that official organ, known as the Government Gazette, which1,158 words
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Advertisement55 1908-01-31 98 From a Nova Scotia Publisher. Mr. H. G. Harris, publisher of the Advertiser, Kentville, N S., makes the following statement: 1 have used ough Remedy for myself and family and nd it to be one of the best medicines foi coughs and colds th it I ever tried.” The George55 words
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Article92 1908-01-31 99 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of lhe ties played yesterday Double Handicap. Dr. Nicholas and G. R. K. Muglistou beat V. D. Parsons and VV. D. Procter, 6—l; 7 —o. J. G. Anthony and J. R. Brown beat F. A. George and R. 8. Jarvis,92 words
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Article362 1908-01-31 99 At a time when appreciation of the value of our colonial possessions has made them the touchstone of party political polemics, we are in the way of forgetting some of our most thriving dependencies, which, pursuing their active and prosperous career, seldom obtrude themselves upon public362 words
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Article560 1908-01-31 99 (Before Mr. Wolfe dan) Wong Kow Toy vs. Goh Boon Tat. On the 18th iust. it was repoited in our columns that Wong Ah Kui, lately an employee of the Penang Coach Building Co., sued Goh Boon Tat, in his official capacity as the Managing Director of560 words
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Article606 1908-01-31 100 The Bangkok Tinies to baud gives fail particulars of the late Mr. E Iward Henry Strobel, General Adviser to the Siamese Government, whose death took place at Bangkok on the 15th inst. Engaged as General Adviser in 1903, Mr. Strobel assisted in the negotiations for606 words
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Article625 1908-01-31 100 Messrs. Houghton, Mifflin A Co., Boston and New York, have just published, in two volumes, The Province ol Burma,, being a report prepared by Mr. Alkyne I» eland on behalf of the University of Chicago. In his review of this work Mr J. R. Boose, Librarian625 words
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Article455 1908-01-31 100 {Prom Our Own Correspondent.) January 27th. Mr. Justice Belfield returned from Pahang last Saturday. About 2,900 feet of water pipes have been laid from Buloh Telor to Ku da Kubu. Oa the 25th instant a Chinaman tiavelling by the 10.50 tram jumped out ol lhe window near455 words
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Advertisement54 1908-01-31 100 From a Nova Scotia Publisher. Mr. H. G. Harris, publisher of the Advertiser, Kentville, N. S., makes the following statement: 1 have used Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for myself and family and find it to be one of the best medicines for coughs aud colds that I ever tried.” The George54 words
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Advertisement136 1908-01-31 100 An Indian Nobleman Uses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. You will see by the following that Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is a favourite in the palace as well as with the humbler people in India: For the past four years I have been getting large supplies of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, not only for136 words
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Article4659 1908-01-31 101 OUR SHORT STORY. No 1. STAH-EVES." A Malay Love Story. 1)1/ lb Bo.MKt.ihM- ago when I gave my readers the story I < riled Dick Feverel’s Madne»»,” told mo by Dr. Fonder, a well-known physician in M Haya, I pioinised at an early date to give4,659 words
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Article39 1908-01-31 103 (Supplii ii bi/ Ii tiler i The Solution of Hu* Vsialie Headlock. London, 2'J ii .1 hi lif'piif M» Snnil's denial tlimunu slrong ••li.-t in .l"b;Hiiifsburg that a solution <>l the Asii'ic do oil <k is impending.(Supplii ii bi/ Ii tiler i - 39 words
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Article56 1908-01-31 103 (Supplied bi/ Killer.) Ail Agriiiiifiif Aiiuoiiiicid, L »mlon, 2I h .lin,- Vixi'i'inf ILiyaUii his Hnnomuxl io i|, n |),h .hi agiwmeut with Canada i“'ii<it!ij <‘iihji <ii<»n us'nclions which d h-s nm ;t H .1 1 p l m,-e pro>. tige. He adde Ith»' a s-tthmit uf with(Supplied bi/ Killer.) - 56 words
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Article74 1908-01-31 103 (Supplied by Hr tiler I tnpowibh’ to Kerogiiist* Dalai Halid h pporfe(l f i. ar l ,b 'i l < Un l Moiwcai. debate M 1 Mboa, Minuter lor Foreign Affairs,declan HafiT' “rT ""'""t Mulai Hafid. Referring l 0 e CJS he demed tl.m France’s alii ilnil d" l«l(Supplied by Hr tiler ) - 74 words
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Article29 1908-01-31 103 (SuppUfd by Reid er.) Dutch Party Victorious. i i -»Q-h IU —H the elections for c T cil the nutcb parly have come out signally victorious.(SuppUfd by Reid er.) - 29 words
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Article63 1908-01-31 103 (Supplied by Reutei Becoming More Cordial. Loudon. 29ib Jan -Al the Kaiser s birthday banquet at. Paris the Geruiau Ambassador said that the relations between Hance and Germany were becoming gradually more cordial.' He rejoiced at the rapprochemont to which President Failures and the Ministry had contributed, and(Supplied by Reutei ) - 63 words
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Article70 1908-01-31 103 Supplied by Reuter,) The Siberian Railway. Loudon, 28th Jan—lt is reported from St. Petersburg that the Minister of Communications has introduced into the Duma a Bill for the construction of a second line of the Siberim Railway to cost «£15,732.000, the first section to be completed by 1911. HerSupplied by Reuter,) - 70 words
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Article36 1908-01-31 103 (iS up plied by Reuter.) Traffic Reopened. London, 28th Jan —The Canal traffic has been re-opened. It will he reinem bored that it was interrupted by a storm which damaged the telegraphs. -En., s.(iS up plied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article63 1908-01-31 103 Railway Co-opera-tion. (Snip ted by Reuter A Short Cut Io Egypt and India. London, 28fh Jin.—Huron Aehrenthal, Minister of Foreign Affiirs, has made the statement that Ihe Hungarian Delegation hoped -hoilly tn ifleet a junction with the Ansi nan, '’’inkisli and Greek Railways at Larn-sa ♦•sb'blishiju through con), iiiuiiic.tiion io(Snip ted by Reuter ) - 63 words
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Article29 1908-01-31 103 (Supplied by Reuter.) To Visit Norway and Denmark. ndon, 29th Jan.-Their Majesties King Edward and Queen Alexandra' are to visit. Denmark and Norway in February.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 29 words
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Article24 1908-01-31 103 (iSuppUed by Reuter.) i i Nh’ Henry Recovering. London, 29th Jan.-Sir Henry CampbellBannerman is recovering. P pieshled~H U Campk® ll bannerman(iSuppUed by Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article21 1908-01-31 103 (Supplied by Reuter.) Not to Attend Parliament. Loudon, 28th Jan.—Mr. Joseph Chain, berlain does not attend Parliament this Session.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 21 words
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Article71 1908-01-31 103 (Supplied by Reuter.) Anti-Socialist Appointed Chairman, London, 29th January. —The Anti-Socja. list Labour Member Mr. A. Henderson has been appointed Chairman of the Labour Party, whilst Mr. G. N. Barnes, who is also Anti-Socialist, was elected Vice-Chairman. The Socialist Mr. Ramsay Macdonald, Mem. ber for Leicester, has(Supplied by Reuter.) - 71 words
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Article41 1908-01-31 103 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Run on Another Bank. London, 29tb January.—Owing to a severe run on it the National Bank of North America has asked the Comptroller of Currency to sssume charge. The capital of the Bank is §2,000,000.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article836 1908-01-31 103 Those who are opposed to Asiatic immigration generally give one or other of the following reasons for the faith that is in them. First, the moral, which those who cannot bring themselves to believe that Asiatic civilisation is “inferior to European do not hesitate to836 words
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Article576 1908-01-31 104 (Before Messrs Wolferrtan and Bco 11 Kidnapping. Ibis morning a Chinaman, named Lim Grau, was arraigned on the charge of kidnipping Lim San Sin, a Chinese boy aged S p V^ n from the lawful gu udianship ot Lim Choi, at Keng Kui Street. Ihe evidence for576 words
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Article27 1908-01-31 104 A verdict f ’’accidental death” was returned, yesterday afternoon, in the case nf a child that died from the effects of ficaldt caused by hot water.27 words
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Article37 1908-01-31 104 February 3rd and 4th. W are courteously informed by the Hon. the Resident Councillor that Tuesday, the 4th pioximo, has been declared a public holiday in addition to Munday, the 3rd idem.37 words
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Article177 1908-01-31 104 A False Alarm. About 7 o deck last night a lurid glare was seen in the sky in the direction of Province Wellesley and those in Penang who saw it came to the conclusion that one of the numerous villages in the strip of land across177 words
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Article324 1908-01-31 104 11. M. S. King Alfred, the fligship of the China rquadion, was to leave Hunvkoug on the 26 h f >r Penang direct, and is due here on Suu-lay Feb. 2nd, thus meeting the Monmouth here ou ihat date, '1 he Monmouth left Singapore for Penang324 words
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Article72 1908-01-31 105 TO THI F’IHIOK oF THE hIRA 118 ECHO. Paar Sir, —In your last night’s issue it was reported that Mr. Habib Merican Noordin was sued by a woman named Mohamed Nacbair for using filthy words. I beg to poiut out that the woman is none other than Mr.72 words
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Article109 1908-01-31 105 Lawn Tennis Tournament Following were the results of the ii* j h played yesterday: Mixtd Double Handicap. Miss O Hogan and H. Goos beat Miss Hallifax and D. Duncan, 1— 6; 7—5 7 —5. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. G. Anderson beat Mrs. Wei hem and W.109 words
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Article206 1908-01-31 105 For the M.S. t* tb»- Colony milch, which wi-l Iw played at Kuala Luiupui on 3rd and dlli Febimiy, the F M S. team will lie chosen from tho following; W. H. Bacon, .1 F. Caimichael, A. C. Coilietta, C. G. Glassford, A B. Hubbdck\ It M. Me Ken/.ie,206 words
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Article517 1908-01-31 105 The follownitf item» of information reading mining and planting compauiea m Malaya are given in the London and Express of the 10th inst. Lahat. The mine manager cables that as the result of 17 days’ working during Decenibei the output was 11 tons of dressed tin ore; eatimatid517 words
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Article516 1908-01-31 105 (Fcoui Our Own Correspondent.) Taipiug, 28th Jan. Officials’ Movements. The Resident left for Ipoh on Monday last where he intends to make a long stay. It is now definitely settled that Mr. Brockman will act for Mr. Birch when the latter goes on leave. Dr. Wright, the Chairman516 words
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Advertisement39 1908-01-31 105 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Cures Colds. Ibis remedy acts on nature’s plan, allays the cough, relieves the lungs, aids expectoration, opens the secretions, and aids nature m restoring the system to a healthy condition. The Geoige Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.39 words
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Article286 1908-01-31 106 (Supplied ly Reuter.) The King’s Speech. London, 30th Jan.—Parliament was opened yesterday. The King, in his speech from the Throne, said, “The visit of the Kaiser and the Empress of Germany was a source of great pleasure to me and the Queen, and their cordial reception by the(Supplied ly Reuter.) - 286 words
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Article136 1908-01-31 106 (Supplied by Reuter.) Previous Rumour Confirmed. London, 29th .Fan.—lt is officially announced that Sir William Robson has been appointed Attorney-General and Mr. Samuel Thomas Evans, k.c Solicitor-General. lOn the 22nd Reuter told u.< that the death of Sir John Lawson Walton, Attorney-General, has revived the rumours of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 136 words
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Article230 1908-01-31 106 (Supplied by Reuter.) Mr. Deakin on Defence. London, 29th Jan, —The Hon. Alfred Deakin, Prime Minister of the Australian Commonwealth, speaking at the celebration of the anniversary of the Commonwealth dealt with the question of Australian defence and advocated most strongly universal military training for the whole(Supplied by Reuter.) - 230 words
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Article118 1908-01-31 106 I‘iNANo, 30th January. (By courtesy ot the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 2 Z 3J t months’siifhi Ban*3 Credit 2/1 j' 3 Documentary Caw-U'tH,. Demand Bank Rs 173$ '< divs’ s’gu* Pr 1754 BhiM.iv DoiVltld B»ni 173 j Moulmeiii. t h. u t < dav®’ I'**' -i 175 YI118 words
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Article180 1908-01-31 106 <«>*■! ie<i $b0.40 B. Peppei W .Coasi 31b-..*» vz. i no ktock While Pfr-pjjei 18 50 sell era Prang Pepper in small supply Cloves (picked) 2>9.~ sales Mace 6b.—nominal Ma.ee Picking- 55.— sales Nutmegs 11 Us 23| sellers r No. 1 5.30 sales Sug.tr 2 no stock Basket 3.50180 words
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Advertisement526 1908-01-31 106 TRIED FOR HIGH TREASON. A Famous Boer Member of Parliament. Mr. Pony” de Wet, member of Parliament for the district of Dordrecht, Cape Colony, had the unpleasant experience of being tried for High Treason during the hst Anglo-Boer War. He was acquitted, and it was whilst on his way home526 words
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Article325 1908-01-31 107 There are not very many competitors tor the Prize of Sa off-nd for the best emy on Mv Favourite Pastime, and why I like H. but,’still.one or two of the essays sent m are deserving of a prize, Master George F. Pykett’s. on “Philately. inis, from325 words
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582 1908-01-31 107 Philately, or stamp-collecting, is a pastime which plays a very prominent part in my leisure hours. The attractions this interesting hobby < ffers are sufficient to draw the average person who has a liking lor hobbies, iuio uh Hain. The ait of582 words
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Article757 1908-01-31 107 Schoolboy Howlers. A budget of extremely diverting schoolI» y Imwlers has been compiled by The I (Joii'ttpondeul. Here aie a few samples Shakespeare wrote a play called “The Winti r\ Sale.” The Complete Angler” is another name lot Euclid, bec.iu e Im wrote ail about auylf s. The757 words
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Article1128 1908-01-31 108 I O» o-2 Number of 'Zj 1 5 Capitel. Shares > Last Dividend. Name 2 g issued. ‘5 2j, J j M JMO 'S> 10 110 26 for^rend,n B 3 J I 1901 L>aaa 00 10 in 30/4/0? Brunei? Hydraulic Tin Mi u utf Cojadj U-' i‘j !L 19071,128 words
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