The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 5 March 1909
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Title Section21 1909-03-05 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. 115 Per Annum. Single Copy 40 cents. Vol. 7. Penang, Friday, sth March, 1909. No. 9.21 words
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Advertisement294 1909-03-05 1 CONTENTS. j S Leaders: page. Miscellaneous: page- TbeJlLadies 227 Motors and Photographs... 227 On Mugwumps 231 Singapore Notes 230 x Rubber Exhibition 238 Municipal Progress Report for Jan- The “Actin?” Official 244 uary, 1909 232 Work and Play... 248 Interesting Events at Tapah 234 Husbands and Wives 251 Kinta Notes294 words
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Advertisement162 1909-03-05 2 cl *~i i^ 4 fti JFX Jjz STRAITS ECHO I MAIL EDITION. j »»>m|gwn »1 K| J| Published the day prior to the departure of each mail E J for Europe, and contains the latest local and States F h news originally published in the daily issues, as well as162 words
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Article413 1909-03-05 227 The Plymouth prigs of Boston in Cromwell’s time made boast lhat their community included no objectionable women. That was because there were more men than women, and the law of supply and demand ensured to Woman her rightful status. It is because there are too many of them,413 words
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Article520 1909-03-05 227 Nothing Unreasonable Asked For. We are glad to be able to announce, for thebenefitof Penang motoristsgeneraily, that the fears of our correspondent “Sparks” (vide letter in Straits Echo of 23rd inst were based upon an error. We suggested in our issue of the 24th that perhaps there was520 words
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Article1510 1909-03-05 227 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. Capt. thq Hon. A R. Adarns,Commandant, Penang Volunteers, piesided at the annual general meeting wh ch was held yesterday at the Ihill Hall. 3he Hon. the Resident Council or was present, and the majority of the officers and N C. O s of the1,510 words
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Advertisement96 1909-03-05 227 Th e EcSl J v -L kSS WX F > ldrtW ,M, ce f"" 6 r.W.hM.I.Uy (.»«•> *r Ti E CRITERION I’k‘ESS, Lt;’., jj 0 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE: «24 per annum DAILY local 11 OUTSTATIONS Footage Extra. MAIL IDITION (Host Free) uablk address Echo—l’enantf.’' Telephone No. 343. H96 words
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Article991 1909-03-05 228 ORDINARY MEETING. An ordinary meeting of the Penang Rural B. d was hell yesterday afternoon, in the Lir.u OH i! there were present Mr. A. Cave’dish (Presilent), Mr. C G May, Dnputy Colonial Engino r. Dr. V/ 11. Fry, Senior Medical Officer, and Mr. CLeah Choo Y»w991 words
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Article1270 1909-03-05 229 |S CIVIL appellate jurisdiction. ,t rti:, f Justice and Justices and Sercombe-Smith.) A" A’P^}iX"b e r W ise Aun TenW, Tay Koon gX to Executors of Ob You Haing Appeal, which was posted for hearing J the P Full Court f Appeal. 'T, Se ed Court and judgment1,270 words
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Article580 1909-03-05 229 Coming Charity Performance. A. representative meeting was held yesterday afternoon at the Chinese Town Hall to elect a Reception Committee for the purpose of welcoming the Chinese Amateur Dramatic 1 ei lot mance Company who are due to arrive here next week, also to elect office bearers580 words
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Article700 1909-03-05 230 OI.’DINAi: Y MEETING An Ordinary M 9ing of the Muiiicipa Commission wn h" d at ’he Muhicipd Office» ye-Oerd iy a r mr-.oon wh> d iho rising genthumm were present Dr. Park (Acting Muoic-oal I'r -..dent Mr L. H. Clayton and Mr Q iah IT o.g K“', with700 words
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Article736 1909-03-05 230 (From Our Oivn Correspondent.) February, 24 h. Gang Robbery with Murder. A shocking crime is reported from the eleventh mile at Jurong. A Chinese squatter and his wife and children lived in a hut in a small clearing surrounded by jungle. On Sunday night, the squatter was sleeping736 words
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Article24 1909-03-05 230 (Echo Special.) Two Tigresses Less in Johere. Singapore, 26 th February.—The Sultan shot two tigresses at Johore Bahru on Wednesday afternoon.24 words
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Article42 1909-03-05 230 (Echo Special.) Arrives Singapore Slightly Damaflt Singapore, 26 th February.—The Portuguese cruiser, Vasco da been refloated from the reef at Quarantine Island, and is now safe in the harbour here. It is believed that she is only slightly damaged. I-M42 words
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Article64 1909-03-05 230 (Supplied by lieuter.) Twenty-eight Arrests. London, 26th February.—The Sufi l gettes have made another determined at,e ®P to enter the House of Commons. 1 pi evented only by resolute police c ar and wild scenes aie reported. e0 persons arrested was Lady Constance J ton. Later —Lady(Supplied by lieuter.) - 64 words
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Advertisement42 1909-03-05 230 Thoroughly Tested. Chambeilain’s Cough Remedy b® B examined by eminent analytical cbe®** who certified that it contained no narco®* It is not only a safe and harmless but the best iu use for coughs, colds croup. The George Town Di’P Wholesale xYgents.42 words
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Article100 1909-03-05 231 (s«;>;*<* Ke, lcr) n»iiiffprent Preparations. A leee d B£, J ,g FobluatT .-rbe Balkw Tx> nd D 0 be gloomy, owing Io outlook co»!""" t() Eu96 ia’s behaviour. out for six week-.’ trainTb,T “±ou3 dotacbmeu.s of his b st iM ,TL SP ,vista. Tilts is the first(s«;>;*<* '?/ Ke,'lcr) - 100 words
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Article34 1909-03-05 231 {Supplied by Reuter.) Troubles Exaggerated. London, 26th Feb.—During a discussion j n the House of Commons, Ministers, defending the Irish administration, denied that coercion, is necessary and said the troubles were being exaggerated.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 34 words
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Article83 1909-03-05 231 {Supplied by Reuter.) Two Amendments Rejected. London, 25th February.—The House of Commons rejected by 336 votes to 218 an imendment to the Address regarding the lituation in Ireland. It also rejected by 195 votes to 76 in amendment regretting the coercive measures in India. India Connells Bill. The{Supplied by Reuter.) - 83 words
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Article796 1909-03-05 231 J l 8 an American who gave us the rd “mugwump.” It means a man fa D i. Ot ta c 8 any interesfc >n poliX. J ho ref B to be a partisan, wen followers of a Party call it «it spirit- th» e Ca d dacb796 words
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284 1909-03-05 231 An Anticipation. Gentle lapping of waters on a beach pearl white with moonlight. Tall p.lm silhouettes lowing with dignity and grace toward the everlasting mysteries of ocean Ni-ht winds whispering through their frnnded leaves Ou the generous bosom of Nature’s great wet-nurse, pulsing with life284 words
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Article251 1909-03-05 231 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played yesterday:— Singles Handicap, Class B. F. B. Ivens beat P. Ambler, 6-1. 6-4. Stronach beat Tomlin, 6-3; 2—6; 6-2. The other ties fixed for yesterday were unfinished owing to rain. Tpoh firemen are reported keener on251 words
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3524 1909-03-05 232 1. An 0 lim y AU-f-‘ n' <4 tLq Comm.--siouers w-iH he 1< n 'be 14 h Jan 11 try. lie uwuil fortnightly rmetuig wis <d- > called for the 29 h but th r ;;j LIO qij )1 urn. Staff. 2 Mr-. E.3,524 words
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Article492 1909-03-05 234 We publish the following contribution without changing the writer’s phraseology The Straits and F.M S. Chinese Babas of Tapah have joyfully arranged and entertained Ronvgeng Performance at the Chinese Club House, Tapah, on the 18th instant. For the Ist night it was conducted and creditably arranged492 words
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Article585 1909-03-05 234 The A nual General M eting of members of the I’enang Library was held yesterday afternoon, the Hon. the Resident Councillor pn ndiiig. The Committ/e’s Report and the Treasurer's Balance Sheet for 1908 were received and passed, and the Committee for the current year elected hy billot.585 words
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Article482 1909-03-05 234 (From Our Own Co-respondent.) l Poh, 25:h Feb, The Resident. The Resident is expected here from Telnb Anson to-day to bo in time to attend th Ipoh Gymkhana which comes off to-morrow Kinta Gymkhana. The Kinta Gymkhana is fixed to take place on the 30th March and Ist482 words
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Article2745 1909-03-05 235 FOX RUSSELL - [All Rights Reserved BY FOX RUSSELL. W3S a vessel of renown. The iU na Liner no fussy tug. no equatjjo blusten g a Muff bowed, taring steamer. tril^.bu ilt sailing barge, from the lower reicbes of the oort. west of Dover. Sbe bad no T llll 892,745 words
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Article818 1909-03-05 236 IN CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTIOM (Before the Chi f Justice and Justice Braddell and Ser combe-Smith) W.C. Boomgardt vs. Criterion Press, Ltd. When the case was resumed sft er tk luncheon interval yesterday Mr. Iv eng mined the evidence of Sat han and poiSi out that the witness, after818 words
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Advertisement59 1909-03-05 236 Don’t lake the Risk. When you have a bad cough or cold do not let it drag along until it becomes chronic or dev* lops into an attack of pneumonia, but give it the attention it de-erves and get rid of it. lake ChamLerlaiu’s Cough Remedy and you are sure59 words
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Advertisement48 1909-03-05 236 Keep it Handy. You may not need Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy now, but at this season of the ye°ar you are liable to need it within twenty-four hours. It is, without doubt, the bast on the maiLet for coughs, colds, croup and whoopiisguugc. Ike George Tovn Diipom&ry, Wholesale Agents.48 words
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Article248 1909-03-05 237 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Alor Star, 24th Feb. Criminal Appeal. Sergeant Major Jusob, who was charged with embezzlement of Government Funds at Kwala Muda (the money of the Land Office, to tbe extent of about $1,035), has been found guilty and sentenced to four years with hard labour.248 words
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Article, Illustration476 1909-03-05 237 (Echo Special.) First Day’s Results. Ipoh, Feb. 27—It was cloudy overhead when the meeting opened yesterday, and after the third race there was a slight drizzle which persisted until the last event in the programme was run off. The attendance was fair. Following are the results476 words
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Article26 1909-03-05 237 (Supplied by Reuter.) English Runner Wins. London, 26th February.—Shrubb beat Dorando, the winner of the Marathon race, in a fifteen miles’ race at Buffalo.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 26 words
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Article38 1909-03-05 237 (Supplied by Reuter.) Anti-Asiatic Resolution. London, 27th February.—The Californian Senate has passed a resolution in favour of tbe exclusion of all Asiatics from the United States. The resolution which revives the old controversy has excited much surprise.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article76 1909-03-05 237 (Supplied by Reuter.) Indian Export of Opium. London, 27 th February —The Times correspondent at Shanghai states that China will presumably approach Great Britain shortly in view of the increased reduction of the export of opium from India. Inasmuch as China is entitled to station an official(Supplied by Reuter.) - 76 words
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Article49 1909-03-05 237 (Supplied by Reuter.) To Keep Pace with Germany. London, 26th February.—Tbe Daily Chronicle states that in view of Germany expediting her Dreadnoughts Government will reserve the power to alter its naval programme beyond the estimates. Tbe increase will probably be partly covered by the loan,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 49 words
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Article41 1909-03-05 237 (Supplied by Reuter.) Declaration to be Signed To-day. Loudon, 26th February.—Tbe Naval Conference at its final sitting to day will sign the declaration embodying the agreement on a large number of thorny subjects which have been satisfactorily settled.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article43 1909-03-05 237 (Supplied by Reuter.) Climate Allowance. London, 27tb February—The Gazette announce* a grant of climate allowance to officers and crews on warship* engaged in tbe Persian Gulf, the sime as granted to officers and crews of vessels engaged in Chinese rivers.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article135 1909-03-05 238 (Supplied by Reuter.) Address Adopted. London, 26 h February—The House of Commons his adopted tbf* Address. Debate on the Congo. London, 27'h FVbru *ry—Daring tbo dis cutsion on tin* Congo Free S'atp in llmj'-p of Commons yps'erd <v. Sir Edward Grey. Foreign Secretary, said that the reply of(Supplied by Reuter.) - 135 words
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Article132 1909-03-05 238 (Suppled by Reuter.) Vienna Bourse Easier. London, 26’1» Ftbiuary.—The Vienna Bourse is easier According to one report Russia will probably j >in the Powers in their representations to Belgrade Alarms Dispersing. London, 27'h Febiuary.—The Balkan alarms are dispersing. It is annout c*d that simultaneously with Russia j(Suppled by Reuter.) - 132 words
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Article33 1909-03-05 238 (Supplied by Reuter-) Banquet in llis Honour. London, 23th Fbiuiry—l he Emperor Francis 3 >Heph gave a bmqiiet. in honour of Piinca Kimi. The Japanese Ambassador and bis staff were present(Supplied by Reuter-) - 33 words
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Article99 1909-03-05 238 [Contributed i Patani, Feb. 17. The people here are praying for rain. The people are also hoping that the High Commissioner and his secretary will not stay too long at Shmghai. We need them here more than the Opium Conference. Mr. W A R Wooil, Vice-Consul at99 words
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Article1103 1909-03-05 238 Mr. A. Staines Manders, the manager of the last (and first) international rubber exhibition, has written to our Selangor contemporary, objecting to a suggestion that the next caoutchouc sh w should be held in conjunction with the World’s Exhibition at Brussels. He has a good case, and over-argues1,103 words
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Advertisement43 1909-03-05 238 Ihe Fruit Season. Th r season always brings on more or Jpgs dia r <PI which is prnmp’ly checked bv Chamberlain’s C he Cholera and Diar'bo i Remedy. Get a b>ttleand lie prepared for sudden attacks. Ihe George Town Dispentary, Wholesale A genii.43 words
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Article1133 1909-03-05 239 lt fl, Chif M [ce and JustieeS tn the Court on the question of address Th o article complained of shows dioaaszes Tbo A suspended and that tk“ Mr and family wl £’7> P we not taken against him. proceedings e havo no foundation whatdefendants persist on this1,133 words
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Article278 1909-03-05 239 The Championship Challenge Cnp. Seigl Neubronner with tha excellent scores of 30 and 32 at the 800 and 1,000 yards ranges yesterday annexed both the Championship Challenge Cup and the special Prize. Sergt. Neubronner’s aggregate of 151 in the Championship is an advance on last year’s figures when278 words
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Article137 1909-03-05 239 It really was an enjoyable event—all seemed to agree on that. There was a large attendance. The bight where are the Swimming Club’s premises lends itself to adornment, and the man who first thought of that way of doing it undoubtedly bad music in his soul. For137 words
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Article1651 1909-03-05 240 (From Ou,r Own, Correspondent.) Ipoh, 28th Feb. Second Day’s Results. The second day ot ’He Ip >h G.mkhana was held yesterday. 1 he weather was fine. It did ram after t e fifth race for ab >ut quarter of an hour, but that L*)p '1 to1,651 words
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Article3011 1909-03-05 241 VIOLA GRAEME - [All Rights Reserved 7 BY VIOLA GRAEME, ru ;id of Sorrow,” The Treachery of Lorraine,” The Hand of God,” The Beauty of the Season Author of Th’ Ch d Love’s Loyalty,” One New Year’s Day,” Life’s Thorny Path,” Sir Bryan’s Heir,” «A Scotch Marriage, Doreen,” etc., etc. J3,011 words
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Article416 1909-03-05 242 The return of the Currency Comm- ers for the month of January i B n il,lot follows put u Whole amount, nf Currency Notes in Circulation on the 3M January. 190 J 26,065,505 Average amount of Cur- w rency Notes in Circulation during the month of Jmuar,V. 1909416 words
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Article498 1909-03-05 243 Ipob, 27th Feb. A W»k-k“l* r y T W tbe case The P rpll J Henry ’Edward’. BookflfSe. of Messrs. McAlister w* “ere. was commenced before Mr. "no‘ B nil ‘V H f The accused p e Cow(i o f the firm of „1 defended by M„ hi498 words
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Article104 1909-03-05 243 (Supplied by Reuter.) Bad Taste or Disloyalty Loudon, March I—Private advices from Lisbon have been received in Paris, to the effect that on the occasion of a carnival some of the revellers [whether frivolously or maliciously Reuter does not say] got themselves up to represent the murdered(Supplied by Reuter.) - 104 words
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Article36 1909-03-05 243 (Supplied by Reuter.) Arrives at Agreement. London, March I.—lt is officially announced that the Naval Conference has signed a declaration containing 71 articles. It is not to be published before the 20th inst.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article75 1909-03-05 243 The Balkan SeethingPot. (Supplied by Reuter.) Belgrade Angry. London, March I.—At Belgrade yesterday the news that Russia was joining the Powers with a view to united intervention caused intense excitement. The bitterest resentment was manifested in all the newspapers, which editorially condemned Russia. London, 28th February.—Servia has confidentially informed France,(Supplied by Reuter.) - 75 words
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Article72 1909-03-05 243 (Supplied by Reuter.) To bo Kept Together, London, March I—At Washington the Committee of the House of Representatives reported to the Senate that it had eliminated the amendment to the Naval Bill by seventeen to two. President Roosevelt opposed the amendment on the ground that any division(Supplied by Reuter.) - 72 words
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Article51 1909-03-05 243 (Supplied by Reuter A Record Boom. London, 27th February.—A telegram from Chicago states that the price of the May wheat has surpassed all records. On the report being made known large spot sales took place in London at the high prices of the grain of the United(Supplied by Reuter ) - 51 words
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Article56 1909-03-05 243 (Supplied by Reuter Thorough Ij’ Prepared/’ London. 27ih February.—Mr. R. B Haldane, War Secretary, speaking at Brighton said that London, which was hitherto indifferent, now hd in the Territorial Army movement. The General Staff was working hard at every port, the coast is being surveyed and the invader(Supplied by Reuter ) - 56 words
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Article430 1909-03-05 243 (Supplied by Reuter.) Slight Increase. London, 27th February.—The Army Estimates of 1909-10 *how a total of -£27,435.000 as against £27, 459,000 for this y ei r. The Straits and F.M.S- Medical School re-opens to day. lhe old Straits dollar has no more than its intrinsic value to-day and(Supplied by Reuter.) - 430 words
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Advertisement38 1909-03-05 243 The Fruit Season. Thia season always brings on more or less diarrhoea which is promptly checked by Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhcer Remedy. Get a bottle and be prepared tor sudden attacks. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.38 words
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Article1080 1909-03-05 244 THE ACTING” OFFICIAL. We who live under the aegis of the Straits Settlements Government can have nothing hut praise to bestow upon the Civil Servants on whose shoulders falls the responsibility of our administration. Both in an individual and in a collective sense, our Civil Service is well deserving of1,080 words
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Article2722 1909-03-05 244 LN CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION (Before the ChPf Justice and Braddell and Ser combe-Smith) W. C. BOOMGARDT vs. CRITERIA PRESS, LIMITED. Mr. Adams* Address. At the conclusion of Mr. Allan’s sneerh which was fully reported in our column’ yesterday. Mr. Adams addressed the Court on the question of damages2,722 words
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Article516 1909-03-05 246 Mr. Allen, Assistant Protector of Chinese, visited an unfinished house in Jelutong Road, the other day. As a result of what, was then seen, Li in Bun Yew, the owner, was to-day convicted, by Mr Cavendish, of being in possession of ’wo syringes suitable for hypodermic injecti-m He516 words
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Article217 1909-03-05 246 His Highness the Sultan of Johore has added two more to his trophies of the jungle, having shot two tigresses. The animals were located in a piece of jungie off the Tebraurd, about three miles from Johore Bahru, and beaters drove them out, when his Highness shot217 words
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Article449 1909-03-05 246 Detectives’ Remarkable Discovery in Singapore. The most complete set of housebreaking implements ever captured in Singapore was exhibited in the third magistrate’s court, last week, by Chief Detective Inspector Bourne, who described them in detail and told of their discovery at No. 14 Upper Chinchew Street, early449 words
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Article229 1909-03-05 246 The Government Gazetie has the foliowin notification The Rules under The Steam Boiler. Ordinance 1887 dated the 11th September 1905, are amended by Order of the Governor in Council by the substitution for Ru| ei VII and VIII of the following new rules:— VII. The following scale of229 words
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Article296 1909-03-05 246 Choice of Being Ricsha Puller or Detective. The Straits Times of Feb. 27 says Mr. C. B. Stratton had a faithful ricsha puller to whom he gave a letter of recommendation. This was subsequently presented to Chief Insp. Hart by a Chinaman named Goh Kim Tian, who applied296 words
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Article51 1909-03-05 247 v leaves PenaUj?* Kang in'Uy® left Fenang. Mr. Port Sjkl. TlliB ueWS 6 U o»te‘>" bl l conflicting rumours dispose oftb D ts of this famous reel to Echo has good aut boi lformer. l be S j r eullv on his way to b kedOD,ytOthe Egyptian51 words
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Article178 1909-03-05 247 kiiohrd the announcement S '"f t P b“ b foWbcon>ing Sunday picnic 1 Lady Weld. semn eu Q u f ,es o n the as. id y t w ia t 18 ‘‘"S’l >epreaentati»« of Ibe Straits Siufficient support is given, is merely «Xu Wtber the Company178 words
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Article187 1909-03-05 247 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played yesterday Championship. Procter beat Hodge, 6-3; 6-1. DnblesHandicap, Class A. (unfinished tie). Goodrich and Tomlin beat Neubronner and Sells, 6-4; 6-3. Singlet Handicap, Class C. (unfinished tits). Gon is beat Mourin, 6-1 6-10. R. Henderson beat187 words
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Article556 1909-03-05 247 (From Our Own Correspondent.) March Ist New Sanitary Board. A meeting was held last Monday at the Government Offices, to discuss the advisability of forming a Sanitary Board on the same lines as a Municipality on a British Colony. Tee following gentlemen were present: H. E. Mom Chow556 words
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Article598 1909-03-05 247 I From Our Own Correspondent.) Alor Star, 27th Feb. isit of Siamese Officials. His uxceileccy Chao Phya Surawongse, Lieutenant General, and Principal A. D?C to His Majesty King Chulalongkorn, and suite have been on a visit to Kedah. The party came overland from Bangkok. His Excellency paid a598 words
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Advertisement37 1909-03-05 247 Tb e Fruit Season. as mor,> or less SUrlai o a Colic cl f" pt, 7 cbe eked by S’ Gst a bot’tU ±7 nd DiarrboA ‘ttackß. The C. 6 Prepared for Utolesile igeM eor Town Dispen-37 words
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Article45 1909-03-05 248 (Echo Huge a i reai s Singapore, 2id March.—Yesterday afternoon the G >vernmont placed Mr. W. S. Gibson, of the Singapore Chinese Protectorate in charge of the Opium Farm. It is stated that the Farmers are behindhand in the payment of $600,000.45 words
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Article32 1909-03-05 248 (Echo Special) Trams Stop Running. Singapore, 2nd March.—Heavy rains fell in Singapore yesterday and the streets were flooded to the depth of several feet. The trains had to stop running.32 words
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Article78 1909-03-05 248 (Slipi lied hy Reuter.) Critical Situation. Tondon, Ist March Telegrams from Peking state that the situ .tion a’ising out of Ku-h'i’h insistence to adminMer the Municipality of Harbin is approiching a crisis. The European Powers are urging China to adopt a strong r attitude. The Russians are(Slipi lied hy Reuter.) - 78 words
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Article90 1909-03-05 248 (Supplied by Reuter.) Question in Parliament. London, 2id March —Mr. McKinnon Wood Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, replyingin the HoU'-e of Commons yesterday to Mr J lines (Liberal tn* mher for Montgotrtory llistrict) said that the Cove ninent had considered the appointing* of a consul at Haibin and decided(Supplied by Reuter.) - 90 words
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Article69 1909-03-05 248 (Supplied hi, Reu’ci.) Russian Advice to Sei via. London, Ist Match —A Hu sian cominunication to Servin declares that, in view of the political situation, the maintenance of a pacific attitude in S*ov a wtn of vital interest. Toe Russian Government was m a position to know(Supplied hi, Reu’ci.) - 69 words
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Article46 1909-03-05 248 Forfarshire ByeElection. (Svpp ied by Reuter Liberals Retain the Seat. London, 2nd March.—Mr. Falconer (Liberal) has b en elected tor Forfarshire in succession to Capt. J Sinclair who bus bwn raised to the peerage Mr Falconer polled 6.4J2 votes and Mr. Blackburn (Unionist) 3.97 U votes.(Svpp ied by Reuter ) - 46 words
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Article640 1909-03-05 248 We published a paragraph yesterday which siid tii it the Bristol Corporation had decided t > dismiss any m in employed on its relief works who asked for >aturday afternoons 'iff. At blush, there seems a someth ng impudent ab nt the man who, having been one640 words
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Article74 1909-03-05 248 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the th played yesterday Doubles Handicap, Claes A. Sproule and Brearley beat A. G. Anthony and Hodge 6-3;6—4 Doubles Handicap, Claes B. Donald and Dennys beat Lamb and Lungley, 6—2 3—6; 6—4. J. G. Antbo y and Reimann beat74 words
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Article240 1909-03-05 248 Qualified Marksmen. The following non-commissioned offiai and men having obtained the qualifyinf points for Mtrksmen are classed as such fa 1909, and are authorised to wear the badfi ft Cnrpl. S. R Perkins A”C0....W Pte. W. D<niel “A." C0...J Corpl. J W. Barret “A.” Co. ...J Col240 words
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Article421 1909-03-05 249 nr the straits Echo. To tub E^ itoß of Sir of China came in 1895. Tl,e encroachments by “ed the movement of the Young powers has e ne aU china 18 of one never seen in the old days "a Phma with its immense population of undoubtedly421 words
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Article120 1909-03-05 249 Siß.-In STRi,t3 Echq’°«f Kedah Notw’!^' Bsue 1 rea l >“ Bab “’bo S 'r Penang duty for b, in had ,0 pay 50 of playing card J v poBBeBsion of two n' 0 «»yi that the Baba« Y Ur c orres Pondent Hwpital. bas visited the General m120 words
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Article253 1909-03-05 249 Thia about Mr. Khoo Hun Yeang might interest his numerous friends m Fenang, Last Monday’s Singapore Free Press says Saturday was ♦he fiftieth anniversary of the birthday of Mr. Khoo Hun Yeang, a very well known and extremely popular Straits-Chinese resident. His two sons, Messrs. Khoo253 words
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Article132 1909-03-05 249 At yesterday’s meeting of subscribers towards the presentation to Mr. F. H Hawkins on his 25th anniversary in the F«ee School it was decided th it the presentation should take the form of a gold watch, suitably inscribed. The presentation will be a formal one and132 words
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Article39 1909-03-05 249 Monthly Returns of Cargo Handled. January 1909. Inward Ton- Outward Ton- Transhipnage. nage. ment. Tons. Tons. Tons. 14 941 7 5,651 4 325-16 Coal and coke In- Coal and coke Outward. ward. Tons. Tons. 50 2,46339 words
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Article51 1909-03-05 249 Joseph Smith was to-day charged with forgery in respect of a deed of conveyance relating to a piece of land in Bukit Mertajim. Inspector Hickey applied for a week’s postponement, which was granted. Commander Maclntyre, r n. r went on a visit of inspection to Muka Head this51 words
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505 1909-03-05 249 There was a very good attendance at the Tw”? nf the Rubb£r Planters’ Association of Malaya which was held at Seremban on Feb. 27. The Chairman of the Association v>as elected to co operate with Mr. H. N. Ridley and the director of Agriculture F. M.505 words
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Obituary197 1909-03-05 249 Obituary. Mr. Law Yew Ee. We are informed that a telegram has been received announcing the death of Mr. Law Yew Ee, formerly managing partner in the farm of Messrs. C. 8. Seng Co. It is reported to have taken place at Medan yesterday. Obituary. (Supplied by Reuter,) Lord Moncrielf.197 words
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Article748 1909-03-05 250 The Pl inter»* A »c,i .Han of M •y i' nt er tained Mr. .J B C-irru’lr H," D or of Agricultu e, on r. eve of In departure from Kuila Lumpur, to t-ik* un Lh new appointment After the toast of his heal h had been748 words
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Article962 1909-03-05 250 —SFP, The Wrong l urning C Il's is aie r. r good a? steeple chafing Rirtug. s very best b.i.it, the Vasco da Gurna, n de a gdlint attempt, late on Wednesiav night, to leap a fence that b.rrelherway in*o the S ngapme stead; and got—SFP, - 962 words
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Article31 1909-03-05 250 (Echo Special.) An Imperial Order. Singapore, 3rd March.—The Pekin Government has ordered all the officials in the provinces to pay special attention to the training of the military.31 words
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Article33 1909-03-05 250 (Echo Special.) Dutch Methods. Singapore, 3rd March.—The Throne has been memorialised to intervene in the matter of Chinese in the Dutch indies being compelled to become Dutch subjects.33 words
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Article39 1909-03-05 250 (Echo Special.) An Audacious Request. Singapore, 3rd March. —Mr. Seah Eng Keong, of the Singapore Opium Farm, was held up by four Kebs while returning in his motor from Johore,and compelled to drive them to town.39 words
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51 1909-03-05 250 (Supplied by Beuler.) Austria’s Acceptance. L'lndoo. 3 d March —R juter s corn* poudent at Melb urne states that Cabinet has decided to accept the scheme o an Imperial General Staff with modifications, such as giving the Com® o wealth c mtrul of its own(Supplied by Beuler.) - 51 words
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Article41 1909-03-05 250 (Supplied by Benter.) Claims Almost Doubled. London, 2ud March.—The House ot tom mans has voted a supplementary estinu <£9lo On towards Old-Age Pensions w is an increase of 80 /5 as compared witD estimate of the first three months-(Supplied by Benter.) - 41 words
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Article78 1909-03-05 251 (Supplied b’J KeHler.) ning the Rich f° r the oor- 1,1 0 4 March -Io ,be HouBo o£ loodoo. 3rd 1 Wovil George, Colons y; 8 e be ulr said that the CI,1 l 0r „f 0 becost of Old-Age Pensions ’"‘Tthe depth and amount of(Supplied b’J KeHler.) - 78 words
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Article64 1909-03-05 251 (Supplied by Reuter.) New Appointments. London, 2nd March-Mr. W. G. Max Muller, m. v. o, First Secretary of the British Legation at Christiania, has been appointed Councillor of Legation at I eking in succession to Mr. Stephen Leech. Mr. Rumbold, of the Legation at Madrid, has been(Supplied by Reuter.) - 64 words
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Article202 1909-03-05 251 (Supplied by Reuter.) Senia’s Attempts Towards Peace. London, 2nd March —A telegram from Belgrade states that the Government has ordered the Police to quell any at tempts at aoti-Austrian demonstration and warns the public that the disseminators of alarmiit rumours will be rigorously punished. It ahostates that(Supplied by Reuter.) - 202 words
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Article732 1909-03-05 251 The British Court of Appeal on the ninth of last month delivered a decision which has no peer in divorce law. Six judges concurred that a woman who has obtained a police court separation order from her husband on the ground of desertion (unless that desertion has732 words
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Article396 1909-03-05 251 Mr. W. W. Richardson, General Man* ager, Sdak South, Ltd., reported on Mar. 2 as follows During yesterday’s rains the water rose over the banks of the dam and flooded the mine, covering the pontoon plant. Slight damage has been done to the surface plant foundations,396 words
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Advertisement84 1909-03-05 251 A Sprained Ankle. bobble arounll 11 feel Wel 89,isfi ed if •tae week, after enra c ches iu lwo or *‘»»or three m„„ P Tf bls anklfl and it Tb-™ before be is f uHv re- uaaM «sary 0 89 of fc' Plio ha’be Ch Cbarab <"- Happlied a comX?84 words
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Article82 1909-03-05 252 Lawn 'i>nnis tournament. Following ih: result» of the ties played jester»] Ladies' Djub'es Handicap (unfinished). Mrs. C > per and Miss Brown beat Miss Bovd and Mrs. Keun, 6-3;6-0 Miss Jone.i and Mi--, Hallifax beat Mrs. O’chsieand M»r. Neubronner, 3—6; 6 4; 6 —4. Singles Handicap, Class82 words
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Article60 1909-03-05 252 The following will represent Province Wellesley against Penang on Siturday, 6th March, in Penang Start 2 15 p tn. B. G H. Johnson, S Jalleh, J Forbes, T. Wilson, J 8. W. Arthur, Scharauguivel, G. Stothard, B. Mitchell O P. Giiffib Jones, A Goodman and E E Watson It60 words
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Article326 1909-03-05 252 Settlement Effected. An arrangement has been made by the directors of the E «stern Shipping Co., Ltd and the Straits Steamship Co., Ltd which brings to an end the incidentB of competition on cut throat lines. Some sailing dates will be altered, and in some cases326 words
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1384 1909-03-05 252 At the Penang Free School this morning Mr. F. H Has k ns, who is leaving for E ~.p. a a x i;, mth leave to-day, was ;o ’-erded v.i’h a gold wdcli by the past and pie-enl pupils n appreciation of his sei1,384 words
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668 1909-03-05 253 sir Frank Swettenham’s Views. In b bio letter to The Tim* St I SMtteobam wrot« a 8 o re opium ComTta rC published. The ..are very similar to those of the conclusions are y 1395, '£h e f aCt 1S it is necessary to tW we668 words
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Article217 1909-03-05 253 —L- &C. Express, Feb. 12th. The Buk’.t Kajang Rubber Estates, Limited, have been incorporate 1 with a capital of <£loo,ooo, divided into 100,000 shares of <£l each, of which 15,684 have been offered for subscription at par, 2),0j0 shares are held in reserve, and 64,576—L- &C. Express, Feb. 12th. - 217 words
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Article284 1909-03-05 253 Not Likely to Compete. It is stated in the Bulletin of the Imperial Institute that considerab'e interest has been aroused recently by tho discovery in Portuguese West Africa of ap'ant, bearing various native names such as bitinga,” “ecanda and “marianga,” the tuberous roots of which contain284 words
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Article124 1909-03-05 253 New York’s Active Measures. In view of the recent legislation in the btraits Settlements an 1 the proposed regulations iu Hongkong regarding the spitting nuisance, Far Eastern residents will be interested to notice that New York has commenced a crusade against indiscriminate spitting in public vehicles, and on124 words
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Article490 1909-03-05 253 Alleged Story of his Death. The Revue publishes an interesting study of the life and death of Kwang Hsu, which after sketching his existence gives what purports to be a detailed story of his death. It re’ates tbat when she felt her end approaching the Empress490 words
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Advertisement38 1909-03-05 253 The Fruit Season. This season always brings on more or less diarrhcea which is promptly checked by Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Get a bottle and be prepared for sudden attacks. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.38 words
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554 1909-03-05 254 ipphel by Reul-i'.' Endors* iiikil of Boos* volt’s Policy. London, 4h M *.c > —The fi r -t section of Mr. \V II 'l' ift\man’oral id ir;-ss endom-s generally Mr. R (oseve't •< policies with regard to trusts, in’f-r-state innu-rce, and the federal 1 iijervi-ion of(' ipphel by Reul-i'.' - 554 words
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Article40 1909-03-05 254 ly Center.) TojLOO. L mln, 4 b Much—At a c nference netwecu ’no Sen it and ’i o Hou e of Representatives it was h treed to raise the esideii' sa arv to S/5 0 0 goid;.ly Center.) - 40 words
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Article93 1909-03-05 254 (Si/pp ied by Reuter Watched by Detectives. London, 3rd March.—ln tho House of C >mmoDByesterday, Mr. J. (>’Gr My (L ibmir Member for Leeds) oiquired whether detectives were shadowing Indian students in London. Mr. Herb rt Gladstone Home Secretary, in reply sud In view of t(Si/pp ied by Reuter ) - 93 words
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Article74 1909-03-05 254 (Supplied by Reuter.) Provision in the Army and Navy Estimates. London, 4 h March.—Mr. H. H Asquith, speaking in the House of Commons yesterday, said that the question of aerial navigation bad occupied the attention of Government and provision Ind been made for it, both in the army(Supplied by Reuter.) - 74 words
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Article32 1909-03-05 254 (Supplied by Reuter.) Utilised as a Naval Base. London, 4 h Much.—Dover will be used for the first time as a naval base for battleships and torpedo bo us this week.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 32 words
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Article85 1909-03-05 254 (Supplied by Reut r.) A Gain for Tariff Reform. L ndon, 3 r d Much. —At the Byelection at G! sgow (Central) to fi’l the vacancy ciu e<l by the death of Sir Andrew M Torrance (L Mr. Scott Dickson (Unionist, Tii'ff R former) poiiel 7 298(Supplied by Reut r.) - 85 words
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Article59 1909-03-05 254 [S uilied by Reuter.) Death Duties Rejected. L -ndon, 4 b March —Prince van Biwk. the Imperial Uhancelhr, i R encouoX vitforims opposition from bis supports particularly the Agrarians, to the (kJ.' duties which the Finance Committee of ti Reichstag ejected yesterday. He i 8 efforts to find a[S uilied by Reuter.) - 59 words
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Article45 1909-03-05 254 (Supplied by Reu'er.) Biarritz for Health Reasons. London, 4 h March —His Majesty Ki D? Edward starts for Biuritz to day, it announced owing to his health. Asin 1908 the doctors are advising him to be absent from England in Much and April.(Supplied by Reu'er.) - 45 words
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Article109 1909-03-05 254 r»NAS3, 4th March (By c iv.rier.y oy Chartered »T*n--.l London D-*iisnri i Sank -1 r,b>nt,b.a’ tight ..2'4 t ’< 8 (Wit -W< 3 Documentary Calcutta, Dem uid. BtLhk 8 8, 3 days’ sigCr G 6 Bombay, Demand Bar k M ailrnsMß, Demand Bank S dsjs’ sight Private ’iLidran, JTmuui109 words
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Advertisement42 1909-03-05 254 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, The many reinaik ible cun sof colds and grip iff eted by this repiration have made it famous over a iarg put <,f the civilized world, ft can always bi Jip nded upon The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.42 words
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Advertisement57 1909-03-05 254 Pneumonia. liiif-is one of the most dangerous, and < f u fatal, diseases Ir always results from a C”id or fr m ;ui attack of the grip. Chambeil.iin’s C ugh Renndy quickly cares these <>i" ites and counter tets any tendency towards pneumonic It is made especially for th<-so and57 words
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Article171 1909-03-05 255 §64.60 Gold Lea f w 7, st 31bs. 5 oz.) no stock B.PePl er Wt $1 775 novi' jfhitePepf*' 12.50 6»F r 3H.~ buyers Ob’* 73 sales tface jjace Pic |nnt M 18.50 sellers jfotweg® 1103 6 65 salcs 2 no stock 8^ r (Basket 305 sa es 1.70171 words
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Advertisement286 1909-03-05 255 Frn Headaches and Back-pains to Splendid Health. Moulmein Lady’s Agonies Ended By Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. "About ten months ago I was suffering such pains in my back that walking, rising, or moving in an y wa 7 gave rno v/'VuKrX oi nioB t aw l u l a gony,”286 words
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Advertisement292 1909-03-05 255 monials from grateful core! sufferers prove j -js their health-restoring efficacy in even the I worst cases of Amenia. Debility, Indigos- g> V tion, Liver complaint, Paralysis, Beri Beri, H I 4 Rheumatism. Sciatica, idaria, Eczema, j Scrofula and skin eruptions generally. Many a g thankful parents tell how their292 words
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Advertisement416 1909-03-05 256 B’OZEI. S-OJUS. FOR OiiLE. ■f* i u liiE Hopeiiy c.idi t>'crriiiiercial S CHINESE SCALING PAPZR --X I £(i M'jp L.'* I 8 [OR OF; ICE USE. V' g Undertake the Sale by AI’CTIOX 1 Merchandise (either sound or damans r -h 12" X 16" iBOUSE and LANDED PROPERTY*’ 6,ze 1Z416 words
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Article1225 1909-03-05 257 I s I J Nuintoof Divide f E .2 I Shares S I Si C AP issued. 7J <8 o I I Mining-. I Ann ***** 10 H) 10% for year ending 31/3/08 Belat Tin Mi m 6 650«6 50 I 1903 800’2°X 5OO l 0 10 Qnu/n« BrUai1,225 words
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Advertisement234 1909-03-05 258 ■tjA- The CRITERION PRESS, Ld. w' g! ESTABLISHED 1883. I PRINTERS PUBLISHERS. 9 Proprietors of the “STRAITS ECHO,” and “SIN POE.” H The most enterprising and up-to-date printers and I 9 lithographers in the Orient. I Our plant is of the very latest pattern and by con- I R stantly234 words
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