The Archive · 1897

Brigandage in Borneo

MAT SALLEH STILL DEFIANT — HOLDS MR. NEUDRONNER FOR RANSOM

The Singapore Free Press publishes the following special telegram Labuan, 6th July.

Seven Chinese who were taken captive by Mat Salleh have arrived here.

Mr. F. S. Neubronner, the Assistant Treasurer, who was captured, remains a prisoner, but is well treated.

Mat Salleh with about 200 followers has fortified himself at Tnanam, four hours paddling from Gaya, Mr, Hewett and Mr. Wheatley are awaiting reinforcements, ROWLAND'S ODONTO—This has been known for 60 years to be the best,: purest, and most fragrant tooth powder. It whitens the teeth,: prevents and: arrests' decay, strengthens the gums, and gives. pleasing fengrance to the breath. Rowzanp' MacassaR.O1t preserves and beautifies the hair, and: is the best brilliantine for Jadies"'and children's hair, as it is not too greeny or loo drying. Alsosuld in a golden colour, Ask any chetnist or perfumer for London, 2 Rowland's articles, of 20, Hatton Garden,

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