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Title Section21 1908-03-06 210 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. 113 Per Annum. Single Copy 40 cents. Vol. 6. Penang, Friday, 6th March, 1908. No. 9.21 words
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Advertisement349 1908-03-06 210 X ////////////.'///////////>////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// tn CONTENTS. 5 a=*»a e r i 5 Leaders: page. Miscellaneous: page. i Market Gardeners 212 Anglo-Chinese School 212 217 x Portugal 215 Press and Public 213 x East and West 222 Municipal Progress Report for Janu- x France and Morocco 226 ary, 1908 218 x Retrenchment and349 words
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Advertisement165 1908-03-06 211 THE i STRAITS ECHO I j MAIL EDITION. ..«.juni* HA 3 Published the day prior to the departure of each mail E i for. Europe, and contains the latest local and States r 1 news originally published in the daily issues, as well as n all important news from various165 words
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Article709 1908-03-06 212 No one, except perhaps the market gardeners themselves, will grumble at the decision arrived at by the Municipal Commissioners yesterday to license the trade of those who grow our vegetables and who, incidentally, spread typhoid and that host of diseases which have their origin in insanitary practices. Unfortunately709 words
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Article34 1908-03-06 212 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played yesterday Championship. Dr. Nicholas beat H. Waugh, 2—6; 8—6; 6—2. W. J. Hodge beat II. A. Neubronner, 1-6; 6-1 6—3.34 words
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Article530 1908-03-06 212 Presentation to the tier. F. Pykett. A' noon to-day the annual prize giving of the Anglo-Chinese School was held and altpr the distribution a very pleasant little function to k place. This was the delivery of an address to the Rev. G. F Pvkett the principal o f530 words
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Advertisement98 1908-03-06 212 0 P A. F W, Pk ,5Y% W wb> Justice satisfies everybody and justice alonemhHflh»4d dailv ’excrpi snndavM 4 > th» CRIITRIIIN PRESS, Ltd., fl 0 226—232, Beach Street. Penang PRICE: DAILY LOCAL $24 per annum OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra MAIL EDITION (Post Free) $15 CA.RJ.E ADDRESS Bcho —Penang.” telephone No.98 words
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Advertisement134 1908-03-06 212 How a South African Merchant Warded off an Attack of Pneumonia. There is always cause for alarm when a severe cold is accompanied by pain in the chest. Mr. K. L. Le Grange, who is manager of a store at Jansenville, C. G believes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is better than134 words
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Advertisement42 1908-03-06 212 Every Bottle Guaranteed. This is done wi h Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, and if you are not satisfied after using two-thirds of the bottle according to directions, return what is left and your money will lie refunded. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.42 words
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Article736 1908-03-06 213 ORDINARY MEETING. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held at the Municinal Offices yesterday afternoon, when the Xing gent Iwnnn were F. J. Hallifax (President.., Mr J W. Halifax Mr L. H. Clayton and Mr. Qu*•. Heng Kee, with Dr. G. W Park (Ibahn Officer),736 words
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Article176 1908-03-06 213 Newspaper reporters are as a rule held responsible for many a slip which is made by public speakers and they are often blamed for incorrect reporting of important remarks. A member of tbe New South Wales Legislative Council having recently found fault with the shorthand reporters of176 words
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Article16 1908-03-06 213 arrived here vester- day from Calcutta and left this morning for Ipob.16 words
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Article71 1908-03-06 213 cashier of Messrs. Adamson, Gilfillan Co., Ltd., is joining the ranks of the queueless brigade among our Chinese Babas and that there will be a little ceremony over it at the Anglo-Chinese School Union on Sunday next when, to mark the occasion, Mr.71 words
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Article1059 1908-03-06 213 (Before Messrs. Wolferstan and Scott.) The case of robbery against Ilamat and Abbas, alleged to have been committed during the recent borea at Argyll Road and reported in our columns yesteiday, was resumed yesterday afternoon. After Police evidence had been given regarding the arrest of the defendants,1,059 words
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Advertisement41 1908-03-06 213 Every Bottle Guaranteed. This is done with Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, and if you are not satisfied after using two-thirds of the bottle according to diiectious, return what is left and your money will be refunded. Tbe George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.41 words
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Article30 1908-03-06 214 ogo abroad as a missionary. It is rumoured at one of his clergy is to be the new Bishop ot Singapore in succession to Dr. Hose.30 words
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48 1908-03-06 214 is quite as uncertain as it is in Penang, wing to its failure there the Leap Year duce, which was to be given in the Town r, 1 to -morrow by the ladies of Kuala m pur, has had to be abandoned.48 words
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PUBLIC OPINION.
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Article457 1908-03-06 214 To the Editor of ihe straits Echo. Sir, —I am sor y that there is a misunderstanding anent, the Borea. “M. I. M.” and "Lover of Race” appear to be at loggerheads on this matter. Illorder that it should be amicably settled, let me explain that the457 words
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Article269 1908-03-06 214 To the Editor of the Straits Echo Dear Sir, In last night’s ismeofyour valuable journal, I re id with interest a shot t sensible letter from the pen of a Malay correspondent. I have much pleasure in congratulating Mr. H M Quassim Sahib on bis initiative to269 words
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Article421 1908-03-06 214 1 he first ordinary general meeting of the Sereudah Hy iraulic Tin Mining Company was held on Monday in Kuala Lumpur, Mr. Loke Chow Thye presiding. After the Chairman’s speech, dealing with the Directors’ report, Mr. Zicharias s 'i 1 that, as the accounts were for421 words
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Advertisement35 1908-03-06 214 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Absolutely Harmless. hArU?? n° ther 8hould know tbat Chamcbildren is Perfectly safe for harmf. i L. as lt contains nothing Wholegale Age n u e >rge T W Dis P en8ar y35 words
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Advertisement36 1908-03-06 214 Something Good. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is good when you first take cold; good when your cold is seated and your lungs are sore; good when you cannot sleep for coughing. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.36 words
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Article92 1908-03-06 215 (Supplied by Reuter.} White Book Issued. London, 28’h Feb.—A White Book on the opium question has just been issued, dealing with the transactions in regard to this matter from September 20, 1906, to February 11, 19>'8. It contains a letter from the India Office to the Foreign92 words
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Article180 1908-03-06 215 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Rival to the Small Landholders Bill. London, 27th Feb—The House of Loids has parsed tie second reading of the Small Holdings and Allotments Bill (Scotland) which was introduce 1 By the Earl of Camperdown and applies the English Laud Act to Scotland. The bill180 words
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Article45 1908-03-06 215 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Tsar’s Exhortation. London, 27di Feb—The Tsar received three hundred members of the Duma at Taarskoeselo and exhorted them to help him to strengthen law and order. He declared that ho would never sanction any infringement of the lights of propeity.45 words
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Article105 1908-03-06 215 (Supplied by Reuter.) The House of Commons’ Resolution. London, 27th Februarv.—The House of Commons bus unanimously passed a resolution urging the Government to do its utmost to secure a fundamental alteration in the administration of the Congo Free State. [It will be remain bared that in105 words
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Article29 1908-03-06 215 (Supplied by Reuter.) Improving in Health. London, 28'b Feb.—Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman is improving in health. nevertheless the Conservative papers assert that be will rebign alter Easter.29 words
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Article58 1908-03-06 215 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Zakka Khete Smashed. London, 28th February-The Zakka Khels, against whom a punitive expedition under Major-General Sir James Wilcocks was despatched, have been completely smashed. The loss on the British side is trifling. Major-General Sir James Wilcocks has granted two days’ armstice to enable58 words
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Article107 1908-03-06 215 (Supplied by Reuter Australia Wins Again. London, 28tb Feb.—Australia has won the fifth test match, which was played at Sydney, by 49 runs. [The M.C.C. team have not covered themselves with glory in Australia, although they played brilliant cricket in the second test mivtcli which was107 words
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Article65 1908-03-06 215 (Supplied by Reuter.) Government’s Expropriation Bill Adopted. London, 28th Feb. —The Prussian Diet has adopted the Polish Expropriation Bill as framed by the Gove-nment, rejecting the Committee’s amendment. [It will b=* remembered that in the course of a debate on the Bill, Prince Buelow, the Imperial Chancellor, insisted65 words
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Article686 1908-03-06 215 Seldom has greater pathos marked the first official speech of a monarch than the one in which Manuel II, the boy-King of Portugal, addressed the first Council of State under his rule. The Portuguese Council, it will be remembered, met on February 3rd and King Manuel II in his686 words
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18 1908-03-06 215 which opens on May 12. began on the Singapore Race Course to-day.18 words
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26 1908-03-06 215 News of the happy event was received by wire this morning.26 words
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Article36 1908-03-06 215 from the Straits Settle* ments were landed in Hongkong on the 17th inst. from the s.s. Glenogle- They were taken charge of by the police and later in the day returned to their homes.36 words
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43 1908-03-06 215 that the rumour that one of th® clergy under the Bishop of Dorking is to the Bishop of Singapore in succession to DrHose is absolutely void of truth. No appointment has yet been made.43 words
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Article2809 1908-03-06 216 (Before Mr. Wof ergtan.) Haji Mahomed Quassim Al Sailany vs. Muniatta. Yesterday afternoon the above action, which was for the recovery of money due on a pro-note, was tried in the Court of Requests. The defendant is a Hindu married woman living apart from her husband. The2,809 words
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Article22 1908-03-06 217 has been sent to gaol for six months for kidnapping a child which she attempted to sell.22 words
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Article33 1908-03-06 217 Sub- Post master of the Orchard Road branch of the Singup ne Post Office, has been charger 1 with criminal breach of trust in respect of $109.57. He pleads guilty.33 words
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Article31 1908-03-06 217 Chinese Minister in London, has wired that, it is proposed bv the British Government to allow Chinese naval students a course of training with the Mediterranean Squadron.31 words
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Article35 1908-03-06 217 arrived at Singapore on Thursday from home On coming to anchor she s tinted the fitg of Rear-Admiral Yoshimatsu, and the compliment was duly acknowledged from the Japanese flagship Itsukishima.35 words
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Article391 1908-03-06 217 Annual Prize-Giving. ’The annual pri e-givmg of the Anglo. Chines») School took place yesterday at the Anglo Chinese School in Maxwell Road. All the boys were present and a number of ex-pupils of the school also attended. The Headmaster said that, as be was going away, he wanted391 words
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Article58 1908-03-06 217 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the lies played yesterday Ladies' D ruble Handicap. (Final.) Mrs. Hendry and Mrs. Anderson beat Mrs. Wriglit-Motion and Miss Martin, 6— 4 6— 3. Double Handicap. (Final J W. S. Dunn and W. S. Goldie beat H. C. Sells58 words
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Article58 1908-03-06 217 in- tends to hold races at Batavia on May 30 and 31 next, with eight events on each day. The value of the prizes range from 300 to 1 000 guilders. The programme, which has just been drafted, will be laid before a genoral meeting of58 words
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Article64 1908-03-06 217 has again gone to Manila fora direc- tor of its Government Laboratory. Some time ago, Dr. Wooley, of the Government Laboratory in Manila, was called to the position. He has now become Director o Public Health in Siam, and Dr. Ralph L Edwards has been offered and accepted the64 words
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Advertisement64 1908-03-06 217 Pneu monia. Old people and those who have weak lungs cannot be too careful in guarding against this disease. Pneumonia always results from a cold or an attack of influenza andean be prevented by the timely use of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. We’ have as yet to hear of an attack64 words
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2661 1908-03-06 218 Meetings. 1. Ordinary Meetings < 1 the Commissioners were held on the 2nd and 23rd of t he moB,h Staff. 2. Mr. 0. V. Thomas, Municipal Electrical Engineer, was granted 3 months’ leave on full pay to be followed by 5 months’ on half2,661 words
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1480 1908-03-06 219 A PIONEER OF EMPIRE, A Romance of Indian History. (From the Standard of Jan. 31 to the ediior of “.the standard.” Sir— In your most interesting article on the little Malayan State of Kedah, in yesterday’s issue, you refer to the historic doubt as1,480 words
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360 1908-03-06 220 To be Shot on May 24, We have much pletsure m drawing the attention of our Volunteers to the following piiticulars ot an inter-colonial iifle competition inaugurated by the Over-Seas Edition of the London Daily Mail lhe Over-Seas Edition of the Daily Mail has, with360 words
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Article752 1908-03-06 220 heynipi-Yon]|<r o At the i'le-tHterin Church yesterday Hhernoon Miss Evangeline Young, stepDaughter of the G F Pykett was married to Mr A E Kevmer, Chief Engineer on bom d t Im s. s Fd/patrick. lhe tii iatmg clergymen were the R-v. Y. Whitton and Ib-v. Dr. Leunug, Ph752 words
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Article454 1908-03-06 221 In a reference to Dr. Giles's recent article in the Ninetieth Century on the use of wine and spirit amongst the Chinese in former days, a Madras journa' makes these observations Some of the old poet# in China, not to speak of the Emperors and their courts,454 words
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Article57 1908-03-06 221 H. k Chang Miug-Jhi, Governor of Kwangsi province, has received a secret dispatch from the Central Government asking him to < ff r a reward of 829,000 to any person or persons who cm cap'ure—dead or alive—Dr. Sun Wen (Sun Yat-sen), the notorious leader of the57 words
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Article986 1908-03-06 221 (from Our Own Correspondent.) Wednesday, 26tb Feb. Japanese Training Squadron. The Japanese trains cruiser» Ihuku ghima, HaslMe Mathi ma, u rn er e command of Admiral M Yoshimatsu ave arrived from Saigon and are leave for Penang on Friday. 1 he A landed on Monday and paid a986 words
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Article58 1908-03-06 221 (Supjdied by Reuter.) Canadian Regulations Amended. London, 29th February —The C-nadian regulations with regard to immigrants have been amended to apply to immigrants arriving at. landpoinis as well as seaports, hence the two Japanese who wer* arrested in Vancou er and detained by the authorities, according to Reuter’s58 words
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Article36 1908-03-06 221 (Supplied by Reuter.) To Finally Crush the Tribes. London, 29th Feb.—The French Government is sending heavy reinforcements to Morocco as it considers it necessary to strike a heavy blow and finally to crush the tribes.36 words
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Article63 1908-03-06 221 (Supplied by Reuter.) Unsuccessful Attempt on the Shah’s Life. London, 29th Feb.— Reuter’s correspondent at Teheran states that two bombs were thrown cn the roof of the Shah’s motor car killing three outriders and wounding the chaffeur and twenty others. '1 he Shah, however, was not in the motor63 words
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Article694 1908-03-06 222 (Supplied by lleuter.) Scotch Land Values Bill. Loudon, 28(ii Feb. —Trie House of Commons has passed the third reading of the Scotch Land Vaiues Bill [In the King's speech at the opening of Parliament on the 29th January is the following passage “The Bills relating to Scottish Land694 words
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Article700 1908-03-06 222 India has of late bulked very large in home politics; she is passing through troublous times; during the past few months her people have been clamouring for redress from grievances both real and imaginary. Sometimes, perhaps, the advocate of Indian reform overstates his case, but in the700 words
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Article42 1908-03-06 222 A paperchase has been arranged for Thursday next. Meet on the Parade Ground at 5 p.in. and finish {at the Race Course, where Mrs. Jamieson will be “At Home” to the members oi Ihe Hunt Club and then friends.42 words
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39 1908-03-06 222 will be held at the Hall on Sunday, the 8th inst., after the 8 o’clock service Business: —to elect Office-Bearers and Members of Committee.39 words
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Article56 1908-03-06 222 compris- ing Mrs Khaw Sim Bee. Mrs. Lun Leng Cbeak, Mrs Lirn Eow Hong and Mrs. Cheah Tat Jin, left on Saturday bv the P. and O. mad liner Devanha tor Cwlon to visit the shrine of Buddha there, and will be back in56 words
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Article108 1908-03-06 222 President and Trea- surer of the Pe sang Chinese Money Chargers’ Syndicate, sends f r publication the following statement of collections of prohibited coins made by his syndicate up to date From 12th Aug., 1907, to 23rd Feb., 1908. Amount forwarded for exchange by 829 depositors108 words
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Article638 1908-03-06 223 (Before Mr Woferstou Chau Suu, an old offender, was this morning convicted of l®it;g in of a hypodermic syringe at No. 41, Weld Quay, yesterday. The prisoner was sentenced to 3 mouths’ rigorous imprisonment. Two Chinamen were this morning arraigned befo’ft the Senior Magistrate on the charge638 words
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Article47 1908-03-06 223 On Saturday last the Coioner returned a verdict Of accidental death in the case of a Chinese woman who died at No. 41, Prangin Lane, from the effects of bums. The woman, who was about 80 years old, was boiling water when her bajii caught fire.47 words
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20 1908-03-06 223 is leaving for Japan by the German mail steamer on the 18th.20 words
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Article21 1908-03-06 223 better known as Singa- pore” Sarkies, passed through Penang today on his way back to Singapore from Rangoon.21 words
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Article29 1908-03-06 223 Ins taken over Captain H. H. Stockley s outies as A. D. C. to H. E. the Governor. Captain Stockley has gone home on leave.29 words
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26 1908-03-06 223 It gored its keeper dreadfully and also severely injured a Chinaman. Finally the Police shot it.26 words
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25 1908-03-06 223 are talking about, having a Pasteur Institute of their own. Penang might also think about it or go kongsie” with Singapore.25 words
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Article32 1908-03-06 223 was plaved on the Butterworth Polo Ground yesterday between the Butterworthians and the second eleven of the Penang Mohammedan Recreation Club. The latter won bv three goals to m7.32 words
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41 1908-03-06 223 from its site at the mouth of the river has just been competed. Its re-erection on the new site in Beach Road not far from Riffles Hotel is about half finished.41 words
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Article44 1908-03-06 223 A C hinaman at Singapore who put up illuminated signs over his shop during «he Chinese New Year declaring that gambling was permissible then has be<m fined It was rough luck, however, that those he deceived into gambling in his shop were punished too.44 words
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Article48 1908-03-06 223 Indo- China said good-bve to its excellent Gov-ernor-General M. Beau, who goes home on leave, but on the expiry of that leave will likely be nominated to some other high appointment under the Government of the Republic he has served so well.48 words
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Article129 1908-03-06 223 befoie Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith in the Council Chamber,on the motion of Mr. L. E Gaunt Mr. Frederick Silzmann was admitted as an advocate and solicitor of the Supreme Con 1 1. Mr Gaunt asked his lordship to dispense with two years of Mr. S'alzmann’s129 words
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Article509 1908-03-06 223 '1'he Government Gazette of February 28 contains Hie following items of information: Mr. Aiden Devereux Wilson has been authorised to file a specification of an inven. tion for A new and. improved method of separating,’ under water pressure, precious stones, minerals, metals and other substances from lighter509 words
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Advertisement44 1908-03-06 223 Dangers of Influenza. lhe great danger from influenza is of its tesu ting in pneumonia. This can be obviated by using Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It not only cures influenza but counteracts any tendency of the disease towards pneumonia. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.44 words
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Article543 1908-03-06 224 Admiral Yoshimatsu’s Ships at Penang. The Japanese training squadron uud<-r Eear-Admiral Yosbimatsu, which left Yokosuka on Jan. 25th for a long cruise through Eastern waters, arrived in the roadstead of Penang to-day en route for Colombo and Trincomalee, which is the limit of the cruise. The543 words
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Article20 1908-03-06 224 was due at Singapore atur(^a y from Colombo where she 60 to receive her new crew.20 words
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Article26 1908-03-06 224 at Singapore is still ruiiuei ar Singapore is still °f lives. Two more coolies 6 been buried alive by a fall of earth.26 words
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Article41 1908-03-06 224 b t st sensational robberv occurred last 8t 1 G lombo Harbour' Works Office, when Ca l Observer of February 22, r UtU of ru P ees 30.000 iu cash was ““O'ed from the iron w e41 words
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Article450 1908-03-06 224 Shooting Competitions. Ihe Penang Volunteers’ i ifle-sbooting competitions opened on Saturday and were concluded yesterday. Following were the full scores in the various events Saturday, 29 th Feb. Bankers Handicap Cup. Range, 600 yards. QQ «5 Pte. Lunberg ...0 2 5 5 4 2 4 2 24 4=28450 words
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Article26 1908-03-06 224 has been con- ter red on Mr. S. T. Evans, k. c., m. p., on his appointment to the office of SolicitorGeneral.26 words
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Article35 1908-03-06 224 between the P. R. C. and the C. R. C. which was played on the latter’s ground on Saturday afternoon, resulted in a victory for the Chinese Recreation Club by 3 wickets.35 words
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746 1908-03-06 224 Visit to a Leper Camp. 1 he Keighley Herald has this:— Mr Herbert M. Butterfield, a. m. i. c. L. s also an associate member of the American Institute of Civil Engineers, son of Mr. David Butterfield, Laythorpe Terrace, East Morton, writes an interesting746 words
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Article446 1908-03-06 225 In our account, of the at the Anglo-Chinese School published inSFurday s Echo, it will be remembered that the R*v. G. F. Pykett, the Principal, was reported as having said, “The. Cadet Corps has done so well that Captain Adam reported it to be the moat excellent in446 words
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Article246 1908-03-06 225 (Supplied b'l Reuter.) Apology anil Indemnity Demanded. Loudon, 2nd March.—Reuter’s conespondent at Tokio states that Japan is determined to demand from China an apology and an indemnity for the seizure of the steamer Tutew Jfarw off Macao by the Chinese customs on the 6th February. Japin contends246 words
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Article95 1908-03-06 225 (Supplied by Reuter.) Japanese and Pelagic Sealing. London, 1st March.—It is reported from Ottawa that Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Premier of Canada, speaking in the House of Commons, said that he did not apprehend danger in the Pacific. Britain’s diplomacy had been far-seeing and he believed that America would evolve95 words
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Article93 1908-03-06 225 (Supplied by Reuter.) Zakka Khel Expedition Ended. London, 2u i March.—The Zikka Khel Expedition his ended and the troops have vacated Bazar Valley and will reach Pe-hawar shortly. I I he approximate number of troops, engaged in the Bazar Valley expedition is;—British troops. 2.008. Native troops, 8,622.93 words
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Article90 1908-03-06 225 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Whole Day’s Fighting. London 2nd March.-General Dainade, the French Commander-in-Chief in Morocco reports a whole day’s fighting in the Casa Blanca hinterland and the loss of thirteen ineu killed and forty wounded. The cavalry had a casualty list of forty-three, in getting clear o f90 words
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Article96 1908-03-06 225 (Supp i'd by Renter.) Strong Opposition to Licensing Bill. London, 2nd Maich —The (Liquor) Trade has raised £100.000 to fight the Licensing Bill. Petitions against the Bill are being organised in every constituency. IIt is as well to be clear what the interests are that would be96 words
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Article57 1908-03-06 225 (Supplied by Reuter.) Queen’s Hall Demonstration. London, 2nd Much —Speaking at a Free Trade demonstration at Queen’s Hall, London, Mr. Lloyd George, President of the Board of Trade, exhorted the audience not to slacken their efforts to advance the ciuse, otbei wise a tariff would57 words
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Article42 1908-03-06 225 (Supplied by Reuter.) Large Annual Saving. London, 2nd March. The Earl of Portsmouth, Parliamentary Under Secretary for War, speaking at, Lewes, claimed that there has been a total annual saving of £4 500,000 since the Government came into office.42 words
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Article91 1908-03-06 225 (Supplied by Reuter.) Floating Docks for the Atlantic and the Pacific. London, 1st March.—It is reported from Washington that the Naval Committee of the House of Representatives recommends the construction of floatiug docks, to accommodate the largest battleships, one for the Atlantic and one for the Pacific.91 words
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Article39 1908-03-06 225 (Supplied by Reuter.) Rebuilding of the Navy. London, 2nd March.—It is semi-officially announced at St. Petersburg that the Russian Government proposes merely to expend three million sterling during the next few years in the rebuilding of the fi-et.39 words
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Article29 1908-03-06 225 (Supplied, bi/ Reuter.) Another Heir Expected. London, 2nd March.—It is officially announced from Madrid that the accouchement of the Queen of Spain is expected in f he summer.29 words
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Article60 1908-03-06 225 (Supplied, by Reuter.) Attempt on the President’s Life. London, 2nd March A bomb which was thrown at Dr. Joee F. Alcorta, President of the Argentine Republic, at Buenos Aires did not explode. The President had an extraordinary escape, for the bomb, which contained twenty pounds of explosives, fell60 words
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Advertisement91 1908-03-06 225 How Diphtheria is Contracted. One often hears the expression, My child caught a severe cold which developed into diphtheria,” when the truth was that the cold had simply left the little one particularly susceptible to the wandering diphtheria germ. When Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is given it not only cures the91 words
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Article834 1908-03-06 226 According to Reuter the French Government is sending heavy reinforcements to Morocco as it considers it necessary to strike a heavy blow and finally crush the tribes. As we know from recent wires Morocco has figured largely in the French Chamber of late. The Government has been834 words
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Article47 1908-03-06 226 Lana Tennis Iou main cut. Following were the results ot the ties played yesterday Championship. C. C. Rogers beat, Dr. Nicholas, 6—2 6—1. Profession Pairs. A. G. Anthony and H. Waugh beot A. F. G. Anderson and J. G. Anthony, 1—6 6 —4 6—4.47 words
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Article16 1908-03-06 226 has been captured in the Ain pang Road, Kuala Lumpur, by some Klings.16 words
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37 1908-03-06 226 will be held on March Oth, at 9 p.m., at the Y. M C. A. Rooms, for the purpose of electing Directors for the ensuing year.37 words
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Article43 1908-03-06 226 a member of Parlia- ment and Justice of the Peace for Sydney, who is passing through Singapore, visited the Police Court on Friday last. Mr. Colman, the third magistrate, invited him to take a seat on the bench beside him.43 words
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Article53 1908-03-06 226 is the only person nominated to fill the vactncy on the Municipal Board caused by the resignation of Dr. P. V. Locke. The election will take place on Tuesday, the 10th inst. Mr. Cheng Teik is proposed by Mr. Cheah Choo Yew and seconded by Mr.53 words
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Article115 1908-03-06 226 IN CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION. (Before Mr. Justice Thornton.) D’Silva vs. the Crown. Ihe above appeal, which was heard yeswas against the conviction and sentence passed by Mr. Codrington. The ap cilaut, L. D’Silva, Bailiff, Land Othce, Bukit Mertajam, was charged, at the instance of the Crown, with attempting115 words
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Article403 1908-03-06 226 (Before Mr. Scott.) Yesterday afternoon the further hearing of the charge of voluntarily causing hurt preferred against three Bengalees, Tara Singh, Kesar Singh and Hira Singh, by a fellow-countryman named Narain Singh, was resumed. For some time past, there had been a dispute between the complainant and403 words
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Article847 1908-03-06 227 (From. Our Own Correspondent London, February 7th. New Appointments. The following are the principal new oftc,r8 of the King Alfred. fhg.h'P... V.oeAdmiral rhe Honourable Srr He-lworth Lambton k.c.b commanding rhe China Squadron-. Lieu’en ints W. B. Rowbotham (torpedo officer), W.F. French (gunnery lieutenant). A. C. and847 words
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Article887 1908-03-06 227 (From. Our Own Correspondent.) Special Expenditure. Perusal of the Public Works portion of the Federal Budget for the current year reveals the fact that it is intended to spend SI,020,000 for works and buildings alone The details which go to make up this amount aie somewhat lengthy887 words
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61 1908-03-06 227 is a. extending its services in Java, by despatching a vessel, everv six weeks, fitted up half for cargo and half for passengers. The vessel calls at Sourabaya, Samarang, and Batavia on the voyage to Marseilles, via Suez and Port Said. The first vessel on the61 words
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88 1908-03-06 227 the Singapore team in the match against Ceylon and Rangoon established a record for this part of the world, by scoring 962 for ten men. This score is all the more creditable in that it is made by a purely civilian team,88 words
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Article893 1908-03-06 228 To the Ediior of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, —I was much amused at the con‘roversy between M. I. M.” and Lover of Race,” anent the Borea question. I am afraid they are trying to make a mountain of a mole-hill. Although a Muslim and a native893 words
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Article216 1908-03-06 228 A Fine Lot. On Wednesday by the s.s. Airlie from Sydney theie arrived in Singapore a batch of thirty griffins in anticipation of the next Spring Meeting. They are pronounced by good judges to be a particularly tine lot, and members of the Singapore Sporting Club, says216 words
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Article79 1908-03-06 228 Thus the Times of Malaya Carts laden with durians making their way to Ulu Sepatang Station have lately been held up by gangs of armed men, who robbed the drivers of every cent they possessed. But there is, of course, no distress in the country, the effect of the slump79 words
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Article83 1908-03-06 228 Commissioner in the East for the Government of the State of New South Wales, is at present in Singapore en route to Java whither he proceeds by first opportunity. A very interesting pirt of Mr. Suttor’s recent Indian tour was his visit to the irrigation districts83 words
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Article718 1908-03-06 228 Says Friday’s Times of Malaya:— The best news received since the price of tm dropped from $97 in May last to $681 in the middle of October reached Ipoh yesterday afternoon when the mail brought out from England by the Marmora was delivered here. It came m718 words
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Article240 1908-03-06 229 A Crumb of Comfort. A short time ago we published, says a Singapore contemporary, 'he Trade Statistics of the Colony for the fourth quarter of 1907, which showed a falling off compared with the similar period of the year before of 9? per cent., this240 words
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Article214 1908-03-06 229 To Visit England. The news that a picked team of cticketers from Philadelphia is to invade England this year has been received with sincere pleasure by England’s knights of the bat and wicket. The various English teams which have visited the United Stales have received such fine treatment214 words
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Article169 1908-03-06 229 Arrival in Malayan Haters. Yesterday afternoon, says Ihursday s Free Press, there came in the third of the fine vessels which have quite recently made Singapore Harbour almost Cowes-like. VVe had the Earl of Crawford’s yacht, the Valhalla, then the very fine converted Mineola, with its magnificent fittings,169 words
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Article35 1908-03-06 229 says our Kuala Lumpur contemporary, that Mr. T. W. Main, Superintendent of Government Plantations, Taiping, will shortly proceed to Singapore to take up the appointment of Assistant Superintendent of the Botanical Gardens.35 words
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99 1908-03-06 229 Captur- ing a centipede, they glued on to it a beetle’s head, the wings of a butterfly, and the long legs of a grasshopper. Then, putting the creature in a box, they took it to Darwin, and99 words
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98 1908-03-06 229 and in- stances, especially, the marriage of Queen Marie Antoinette, which took place on May 16, 1770. In this connection the Gaulois points out that the Due d’ Orleans, grandfather of the Queen Amelia of Portugal, and eldest son of Louis98 words
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Article108 1908-03-06 229 by the name of Kasan Moha- med, has given rise to serious trouble in Jiva, in the province of Madiun. He and sixty-seven of his disciples have been arrested. In their bouses, the police found charms, amulets, and a quantity of documents which showed that they were plotting108 words
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112 1908-03-06 229 Oh shares, shares, and nothing else!” was the reply of Harold Latham, the well, kuown Singapore broker, at his public examination in bankruptcy, when asked to brforoM 0 T S Qsol c J' Debtor appeared before Mr Justice Sercombe Smith in the hiat’and 9 hamb ®f at Singapore on Thursday112 words
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Article143 1908-03-06 229 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Reduction of Armaments. London, 3rd March.—Great interest at. tacbes to to-day’s debate in the House of Commons when the motion of Mr. Job n Archibald Murray Macdonald, Liberal Member for Falkirk Burghs, with regard to the reduction of armaments will be discussed. Mr. Asquith,143 words
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Article59 1908-03-06 229 (Supplied by Reuter.) Latest Bulletin. London, 2nd March.—Sir Thomas Barlow, m.d., f.r.c.p., Physician to H. M. Household, visited Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman yesterday. The patient had had a bad night. Subsequent to the visit a bulletin was issued to the effect that influenza had somewhat tried the patient’s59 words
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Article214 1908-03-06 229 (Supplied by Reuter.) An Anarchist Outrage. London, 3rd March.—It is reported from Chicago that an anarchist entered the house of Mr. Shippy, the Chief of Police of that city, and shot his son and coachman. The anarchist then shot and stabbed the Chief of Police, who shot bis assailant214 words
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Article84 1908-03-06 229 (Supplied ly Reuter.) Newspapers Congratulate Willcocks and Kitchener. Loudon, 3rd March.—The London newspapers heartily congratulate Major-General Sir James Willcocks, who commanded the expedition against the Zakka Khels, and Lord Kitchener on their demonstration of the efficiency of the army in India. [The expedition was certainly a84 words
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Article31 1908-03-06 230 (Supplied by Reuter.} Agreement with Japan. London 3rd March. —It is understood that an agreement will shortly be concluded with Japan for the protection of British trade marks.31 words
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663 1908-03-06 230 It was anticipated, even in Liberal circles, that the resolution of Mr. J. A. Murray Macdonald in favour of a reduction of armaments would test the cohesion of the gigantic Government majority, which has been described by a Tory Member of Parliament as a cohesion663 words
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Article34 1908-03-06 230 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played yesterday Championship. W. J. Hodge beat F. Dennys, 6— 4; 6—4. Dr. Nicholas beat W. H. Threlfall, 6—4; 1-6; 6—3.34 words
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Article18 1908-03-06 230 is to relieve Mi. Justice Thornton at Penang when the latter goes home on leave.18 words
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Article18 1908-03-06 230 the Assistant Registrar at the Singapore Supreme Court, has left for home on a holiday.18 words
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Article18 1908-03-06 230 Manager of Messrs. Riley, Hargreaves’ local branch, leaves for Singapore on transfer this week.18 words
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21 1908-03-06 230 was held at the Lake Club, Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday night, there being about 60 present.21 words
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21 1908-03-06 230 has been appointed administrator of the estate of the late Mr. A. C- Rudra, the Indian lawyer.21 words
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Article23 1908-03-06 230 who came to Penang for a short holiday after his exertions in the Alsagoff Murder Case, has returned to Singapore.23 words
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Article29 1908-03-06 230 Secretary to the High Commissioner, F. M. S., with Mrs. Marks leaves London on the 14th instant by the P. 0. Sumatra on return to Malaya.29 words
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Article25 1908-03-06 230 has arriv- ed at Singapore from Manila. The Mandjur, it will be remembered, was interned at Shanghai during the Russo-Japan Wai.25 words
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Article213 1908-03-06 230 Kelantan and Tringganu to be Ceded to Britain. Information teaches us, says Monday’s St tails i imes, that negotiations aie proceeding, both at Bangkok and in London, for a new treaty between Great Britain and Siam. It the new treaty isarranged, as there seems to be every213 words
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Article386 1908-03-06 230 We have received a copy of the Motor Car and Athletic Journal, a new montblv journal devoted to Motoring and Sports «nd Pastimes in the Straits Settlemen’s and the Federated Malay States. The new magazine is printed and published at the Straits Times Press for Mr.386 words
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Article962 1908-03-06 231 (Before Mr. Wolf ergtan.) Che Wan vs. Fatimah Bi. Yesterday afternoon the above claim, which was for the recovery of 8100, being damages arising out of a malicious pro-ecu-tion, was beard in the Court of Requests. The defendant, a Malay woman, obtained a warrant for the arrest962 words
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32 1908-03-06 231 The members o f t h e Chinese Recreation Club at Singapore y «uwoai.ion he.tl their New Vo •a r ZaTt. laSt The weatherZ hoe and the days sport was most success-32 words
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Article26 1908-03-06 231 of the Times states that Mr- Eustace Mi.es to ’J to “os spring to phy Mr. Jay «„4 m the American Amateur Tennis Champion26 words
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Article36 1908-03-06 231 Managing Director of the Ho Ho Biscuit Factory r6 s!°n r Rapore, joined the ranks J’ m,ted ©mbrigade last Sunday. The sartoriaPc 6 S8 was a private one. 8art <>rial i ceremony36 words
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Article20 1908-03-06 231 pr “ZXZutZ «upplj last, been formally sanctioned public water suddIv h.a nt of an v serious reproach J the20 words
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Article47 1908-03-06 231 Ihe Nippon Yusen Kaisha tho Japanese steamship enternr’isl e r,nc pal declared for the hdf nterpr se has just 30 last a dividend at thVra'te o e f %J epteniber annum. This is in az f i f per centdistributions. accord with previous47 words
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49 1908-03-06 231 Output for February. The output of tin-ore from the Serendah Mine for the month of February was 772 pikuls, 10| catties. This was for 26 days’ working, there being no washing on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th owing to the Chinese New Year.49 words
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Article77 1908-03-06 231 All Mr. Read’s old friends in the Straits will be sorry to hear, says Monday’s Free Press, that Mr. Hooper received a letter by yesterday’s mail informing him that Mr. W H. Read has had an apopleptic fit, at the Nursing Home where77 words
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Article90 1908-03-06 231 The proceedings of the Opium Commission now sitting at Saigon are not reported, but enough of its deliberations have become public property to enable a forecast of its recommendations to be hazarded. The Opinion, a Saigon newspaper, hears that most of the members have come to90 words
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126 1908-03-06 231 'I he police courts were stormed by Chinese, this morning, says Monday’s Straits Times, on account of a rumour gaining I currency that a priest at a certain temple had been guilty of criminally assaulting Chinese women. Hundreds of Chinese, including many women, attempted to126 words
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Article46 1908-03-06 231 Director of St. uaiunb, AyilCVlU! UL Ol. Xavier s Institution, left by the German mail to-day on a visit to the Philippines. Vye understand that the visit is in connection with the foun *ation of a Christian Brothers School, probably in Manila.46 words
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Article70 1908-03-06 231 made a large seizure of opium on the 23rd ult., when 13b ten tael tins were found on board f>es. s. Rajah. The tins had been secreted in bags and placed in the forward water lank. When found by the Customs officers, hey were a little70 words
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100 1908-03-06 231 says a Singapore contemporary, seem to have got the idea verv strongly eve oped that they ought to charge consi erably higher on everything since the Government fixed the dollar at 2s. 4d., and issued the attenuated token, with the fifty cent pie Ce100 words
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Article204 1908-03-06 232 {Echo Specials.) Two Europeans Bitten by Rabid Animals. Singapore, 4th March.—Inspector Oxley, who is well known in Penang, has been bitten by a mad cat, whilst Mr. K. B. S. Robertson, a clerk in the firm of Guthrie Co., has been bitten by a dog, which is believed to204 words
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Article288 1908-03-06 232 (Supplied by Reuter.) Surrender of Crown Domain. London, 4 h Match.— A telegram from Brussels states that King Leopold II ami the Belgiui Government have agreed as to the basis of the Congo Convention, providing for the surrender of the Crown Domain in the Congo Slate288 words
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Article34 1908-03-06 232 (Supplied by Reuter.) T No Improvement. on( lon, 4h March.—A bulletin signed th Thomas Barlow, mjf, f r.c p, slates 34 Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman is eriu g from weakness and depression.34 words
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Article149 1908-03-06 232 by Reuter.) Further Reinforcements by France. London, 4th March —The French Gov. eminent are despatching 5.200 troopi to reinforce the army in Casa Blanca. 1he unrest on the Algerian frontier is attributed to the etir>saiies of Mulai Hafid who are preachii g a, jehad (holy war), ami also to149 words
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Article132 1908-03-06 232 {Supplied by Reuter.) Russia’s Approval of the Railway Schemes. London, 4th March.—A Russian note to the Powers states that Russia approves of the Austrian and other railway schemes which are calculate! to promote the welfare of the Balkan peoples. In compliance with a request from Servia she132 words
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Article192 1908-03-06 232 (Supplied by Reuter.} Mr. Murray Macdonald’s Resolution Rejected. London? 3rd March. —The resolution of Mr. J A. Murray Macdoual I, Liberal member for Falkirk Burghs, in favour of a reduction <»f armaments was rejected by 320 votes to 73, a majority of 247. The Opposition supported the Government.192 words
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Article36 1908-03-06 232 < lt'il by Reuter.) ongraliilafory Message from the King. London. 3rd March.—His Majesty the King has sent a wire to Major-General Sir James Willcoc'-s congratulating him on the success of the Zakka Khel expedition.36 words
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Article51 1908-03-06 232 {Supplied by Reuter.) Anarchist Identified. London, 441 March —A telegram from Chicago states that the anarchist who made an attempt on the life of the Chicago Chief of Police and was shot dead by him, has been iden’ifi j d as a Russian student who lied fiom Khisldneff m51 words
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Article35 1908-03-06 232 for the Singapore Spring Meet- iog close on May 2nd It is understood that amongst the batch of griffins brought up by the Airlie the other day there are some some real good ’uns.”35 words
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Article37 1908-03-06 232 has been wonderfully improved lately. The stabling has been altered, the grand stand transformed and a new loti lisa tor room provided, while the course has gamed both in usefulness and beauty.37 words
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39 1908-03-06 232 to that piece of the load just outside the billiard room of the E. O. Hotel. Our correspondent states that the roadside just there is in a very neglected state.39 words
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Article33 1908-03-06 232 the well-known Straits Master Mariner, who was recently on the Straits Steamship Cov’s steamer Perak, has gone as pilot on Mr. Gordon-Bennett’s y cht during her cruise through he Malayan Archipelago.33 words
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Article54 1908-03-06 232 arrived from Singa- pore yesterday by the German mail, to attend the Anti-Opium Conference which opens here on Saturday. Among the others expected for the Conference are Messrs. Lira Ngee Soon and Lim Hong Wee from Singapore by the Kistna to-morrow, and over a dozen from54 words
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Article55 1908-03-06 232 Thus In Tinland It lias been st t.ted that ninety-five per cent, of holders of sharps do not understand the conditions upon which they are bought and ate as totally ignorant of the Articles of Association We should have thought that fools did not comm rod such a large majority55 words
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Article57 1908-03-06 232 From Messrs Martijn Co. we have received a very handsome spirit thermometer which comes as an advertisement for Messrs. Dawson’s world-renowned whisky. The thermometer is a useful acquisition to the Echo Office as, when the spirit rises, it. will make an excellent excuse for the editorial staff to proceed to57 words
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Article100 1908-03-06 232 that the Government exchange rate for Straits dollars would be fixed lower than 1.40 guilder has quickened the rush to convert the Straits com into Dutch currency at Med in in Deli. During the fi-st half of Febiuary about §300,000 in coin were exported from Deli to the100 words
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Article694 1908-03-06 233 The nuinb»*r of ileaths from > 1i»jm, dysentery ami other bowel complaints in Penang is very high indeed ami the cause of these diseases can b»* tiaced directly to the insanitary state of the town for wherever these diseases exist their prevalence has been proved ovei694 words
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Article29 1908-03-06 233 of the £9th R G A., was killed in a collision on the foothill field at Quetta. The other man, presumably with the harder skull, escaped uninjured.29 words
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Article27 1908-03-06 233 has investigated the rumour regarding an alleged assault on a woman by a Chinese priest at Singapore and finds that it is absolutely without foundation.27 words
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Article30 1908-03-06 233 dated March 3, gives a list of the articles on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis under the Customs Duties Enactment, 1898.”30 words
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Article41 1908-03-06 233 went into dock in Hong- hong on the 24th ult. She was towed over by quite a fleet of launches. She is likely to be in dock for some time, as she is uudeigoing a complete refit.41 words
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40 1908-03-06 233 that the arrival’of the Outward B. I Miils will in future be notified by gun fire as is done in the case of the 1’. A 6. and German Mails.40 words
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Article53 1908-03-06 233 next the J tlonial Chaplain will hold a Service at Bellevue.” Penan? H111, at 10 30 a, in and the se> v 'ces in St. Gowge’s Chinch will le eon hic’ed bv the Rev. II. C. Hediam T m collecti >ns wil be given to the I’rov nee53 words
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Article43 1908-03-06 233 at the Kuala Kangsar Road Theatre is still doing splendid business. As will be seen from today's advertisement of the Slrnw, fiee refreshment will be provided for those in the reserved seats to-morrow and on Saturday and Sunday nights.43 words
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149 1908-03-06 233 The following particulars of the outward journey of Mr. Cecil Clementi fa neohew of Sir Cecil Clementi Smith), of whose travels we recently had a note, will doubtless piove interesting to our realms. The traveller le > Kashgar on Aug. 4, and proceeding via149 words
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Article, Illustration516 1908-03-06 233 Voting Up to 3 P.M. To-day. The following list gives the state of tb e poll in the Echo's Most Popular Man Com. petition up to 3 p.m. to-day. The feature of the voting to-day is the number516 words
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Article40 1908-03-06 233 Commercial Attache of the Chinese Legation in Paris, his be9B proclaimed laureate for 1908 for the financial and legislative section of the society of old pupils and pupils of the Free School of Political Sciences in Paris.40 words
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Article47 1908-03-06 233 a Hailam was found with his throat cut, in premises No 80 Campbell Street, where he had pissed the night. A blood-stained razor was near him. Inspector Ambrose removed the man to the Hospital, lhe injured man is reported to be in a precarious condition.47 words
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Article520 1908-03-06 234 (Before Messrs Wbfersfan and Scot! Ku Ba Chi. a Kling by birth but a Chinaman by adoption, to-day pleaded not guilty to the charge of theft of §5 in cash. The evidence for'the prosecution showed that the complainant, a Kling named Sheik Mahomed, was riding in a520 words
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Article38 1908-03-06 234 Lawn Tennis Tournament. ties have been fixed for to-morrow: Championship. Dr. Nicholas vs. W. J. Hodge. e Handicap. (Final unfinished.) Mr. and Mrs. Anderson vs Mrs. Dunn and A. G. Anthony, ties were played yesterday.38 words
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Article58 1908-03-06 234 Output tor February. The output from the Fusing Lama Mine foi the month of February was Pls 3t'8, of an approximate value of $11,800. Owing to the Chinese New Year holidays thme were only 25 working days and during that time the Battery only58 words
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Article118 1908-03-06 234 Ihe Rev. W. E Hurley will be pissing through Ipoh by the express on Thursday en route Penang, savs thelpoh paper, to attend the Anti-Opium Conference. The Rev. A. J. Aineiy will also proceed to Penang by the same train to take part in the proceedii gs.118 words
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Article183 1908-03-06 234 In the House of Commons on the 11th ult., in reply to questions by Mr. Hav on the subject of the Crown Agents, Mr. Churchill said The foil owing deficiencies in the income of the Office of the Crown Agents for the Colonies have occurred during the183 words
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Article233 1908-03-06 234 Departure from Penang. Ihe Japnmse training squadron left at mid-day to-day far Trincomalee and* Colombo whme, according to one of tlm officers of tho fligship Hashidnte whom we had the pleasure of meeting, the squadron will stay five days. From Colombo the ships go to Batavia233 words
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Article83 1908-03-06 234 Im following inform it ion regarding mining companies in Mala va is given in the London and C'l.ina Express of the 14th ult.: Duff Development. Total recovered, for month of January (live weeks), 683 < z. of g dd. Lahat. Approximate returns for January: 18 font of dressed83 words
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Article333 1908-03-06 234 A correspondent writes to the Manchester Guardian from Singapore on Jan. 16 as follows: Extensive speculation in exchange and gold bars carried on since October last, between Chinese and some of the exchange banks in Shanghai and Hongkong, has been a most disturbing factor that has resulted333 words
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79 1908-03-06 234 within tie preen cts of the Police Court, on a Chinese woman, who was a witness in a cise of concealment of birth, which stood adjourned till yesterday, when it was again postpone 1. After the postponement, the victim vas outside the Courthouse79 words
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Article81 1908-03-06 234 before the Act- ing Chief Justice, His Honour A. F. Law, Mr. John George (’ampbell was, on the motion of the Hon’ble Hugh Fort, admitted ns an advocate and solicitor of the Supreme Court. Mr. Campbell is a solicitor of the High Court of Justiciary in81 words
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Article2287 1908-03-06 235 TOLD BY A DOCTOR. FATIMAH’S CRIME. The Story of a Malay Woman’s Revenge. I\o. 2. iJy Sauth?! a, <‘ro s Chapter I. Vt readers have hid three of tliH s'ories mv t'iftud 7)f. Forster as told me and as the varnH have met with *ome little, y°t2,287 words
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Article34 1908-03-06 236 son and heir of Sir Robert Hart, has been made full Commissioner He joined the I. M. Customs service in 1894, and has been Deputy Commissioner in London since 1903.34 words
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Article33 1908-03-06 236 was to be delivered in the school gymnasium of the Duke of York s Royal Military School, at 6 p.m. on the 28th ult., by Sir Frank Swettenham on Stamford Raffles.”33 words
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Article37 1908-03-06 236 Inspector-General of Customs, intends formally to hand over the charge of the Customs at the end of April, but Sir Robert Bredon has been acting for him? since February 2, says a Shanghai journal.37 words
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Article42 1908-03-06 236 has been cleft by M. Jos. Asscher at Amsterdam with complete success. It is to be cut into three parts. Each of these will be polished, and it is expected that these operations will take a year before completion.42 words
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Article56 1908-03-06 236 says the China Mail of the 24th inst., has left Canton for patrol on the coast owing to information having been received that another vessel with arms and ammunition is expected. The smugglers are reported to be taking advantage of the present unsettled case of the Tatsu56 words
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Article68 1908-03-06 236 the King has been pleased to give and grant unto Sir Robert Hart, Bart., g. c m. g InspectorGeneral of Chinese Imperial Ma;itime Customs, His Majesty’s Royal licence and authority to accept and wear the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dragon of Annam,68 words
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92 1908-03-06 236 whose arrival in Rome to meet her parents has been made the occision of one of those matrimonial arrangements which Rumour is never tired of making for so charming a lady, is said to be, to p in^Qts and purposes, engaged92 words
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Article719 1908-03-06 236 1 tie Board of this company has issued a circulai to the shareholders dealing with certain statements in a weekly paper to the effect that a large number of shares have been transfer!ed by insiders.” The circular states;— The obvious intention of the article is to lead the719 words
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Article280 1908-03-06 236 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Two-Power Standard. London, 4th March.—In the House of Commons Mr. A. J. Balfour, leader of the Opposition, expressed grave misgivings at the Government s hesitating language with reference to maintaining the Navy at the two-power standard. The Dockyard at Rosy th. London, 4th March.—Mr.280 words
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Article97 1908-03-06 236 (Supplied by Reuter.) Visit to the Premier. London, 5th March.—His Majesty the King, prior to his departure for Biarritz, paid a visit to Sir Henry Campbell-Banner-man, who according to the latest bulletin is suffering from weakness and depression, and wished the Premier farewell. [A London exchange97 words
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Advertisement96 1908-03-06 236 How Diphtheria is Contracted. nat n l of,enbear8the expression, Mv child dinhtk a 8e J ere cold which developed into cold When tbe truth was that tli e u 8 d bad left tbe little one particulargerm tbe wauderin S diphtheria is 2iv«n <■ GU Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy lv L96 words
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Advertisement56 1908-03-06 236 Beware of Frequent Colds. A succession of colds or a protracted cold is almost certain to end in chronic catarrah, from which few persons ever wholly recover. Give every cold the attention it deserves and you may avoid this disagreeable diseaseChamberlain’s Cough Remedy is famous for its cures of colds.56 words
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Article88 1908-03-06 237 t 'Supplied by Reuter Forthcoming Visit to Quebec. l/<»Dd<m, 5tli Maul,—H I»’. H flmPriuce of Wales will g<> toQ iflbec in Juh to h present Hut Majesty the King on the occasion ol the tercentenary fouuda'ion of Quebec. Die Atlantic will accompany him, and it. is88 words
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Article102 1908-03-06 237 (Supplied ty Reuter.) Italy and Austria Agree to Railway Schemes. London. 5th March.— Signor Tittoni, the Italian Foreign Minister, in reply to the Ruaaian note to the Powers with regard to the projected Austrian and other railway schemes which are calculated to piomote the welfare of the102 words
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Article42 1908-03-06 237 The U.S. Venezuela. (Supplied by Renier Arbitration Refused. Lon on, 5th March —The Republic of Venezuela has finally refused to arbitrate with legard to the outstanding questions between her ami America. Ibe documents showing the deadlock will be submitted to the Senate.42 words
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Article48 1908-03-06 237 (Supplied by I <’eider.) France’s Note to the Power*. London, 5th March.— France has sent a note to the Powers announcing the despatch of reinforcements to (,’asa Blanc», and explain in that she did not intend to modify the strictly temporary’ character of the operations in Morocco.48 words
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Article51 1908-03-06 237 (Supplied by Reuter.) Precaution* for hi* Barcelona Visit. London, 5th March.-The forthcoming ,n K Alfonso of Spun to Barcelona! which is a centre of anarchism, is awakening general apprehension. Th»young Catalan Monarchists in Barcelona have resolved t > organise a special guard for his protection un51 words
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Article69 1908-03-06 237 Marriage. Keymer-Young.—On the 27th Feb.. 1908, at the Presbyterian Church, Penang, by the Levs. R. Y. Whitton and Dr. H. L. E Luenng, M. E. Mission, Arthur Edward Keymer, son of Mr. J. 8. Keymer, formerly of State Railways, Burmah, (now of Bangalore, India), to Evangeline Isabel Maud,69 words
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Article115 1908-03-06 237 Pinang, 5th March. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ,..2/3|| 4 months’ sight Bank ..2 4 8 Credit A 3 Documentary ...2/4{ Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs 173| 3 days’ sight Private 175| Bombay, Demand Bank 173 Moulmein, Demand Bank 3 days’ sight Private 175| Madras, Demand115 words
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Article172 1908-03-06 237 Gold leaf $65.40 B.Pepperf VV.Coaai 3lb,. .>7 no stock White Pepper $18 50 sellers Trang Pepper 13.75 sales Cloves (picked) 31.— buyers 75.— sellers Mace Pickings 57.— buyers Nutmegs 110s C No. 1 5.30 sales Sugar 2 no stock Basket 3.52| sales lapioca Flour 1.80 nominal Cop™... 6 40.—172 words
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Advertisement513 1908-03-06 237 TROPICAL HEM SAPS STRENGTH, 1H1NS.THE BLOOD. ENEKVA’IES IHE SYSlE’d. INDUCES ANJEMIA, SLEEPLESSNESS, DYSPEPSIA, NERVES.” Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills Build up Body, Brain and Nerve; Cure Ail. inputs Caused by Debilitated, Impure Blood; are Pre-eminently “The Tonic for the Tropics.” An Anaemic Chemist Cured at Macao. Mr. J. B. Xavier, pharmaceutical513 words
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Article1670 1908-03-06 238 To the Chinese, New Year is the most pleasant of all festivities, nay, to every nation, the advent of the New Year is looked on as a time of great happiness and rejoicing. New Year comes but once a year, and we cannot but1,670 words
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Advertisement200 1908-03-06 238 Not very many contributions were received for the Prize of H5 offered for the best essay on “The Chinese New Year in Penang,” but one or two of them are very creditable. I consiier Master Ung Ban Hoe’s the best of the papers sent-in, but as Master Ban Hoe was200 words
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Article884 1908-03-06 239 There appears to be a «rowing interest, among Western people as to the quality and results of Japanese education. 1 his interest was recently emphasised by an invitation from the University ot London to the Japanese Government asking that an authority be sent to lecture884 words
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