Straits Echo, 3 July 1903

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    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL- 1 NO. 20. PENANG, FRIDAY,' JULY 3rd, 1903. *24 Pee Arhcm. Single Copt, 10 Cents.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      2289 1 A. E. SKEELS. 9 31, Beach Street am S.N.C Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. rpH K iiu I nrrive Home war Is il steamers may Ik* expected to Outwards, and leave Penang .11 tin* following dates: Mail Service. Outwards. with Q V Hamburg-Amerika Linie, Hamburg. Nippon Yusen Kaisha, JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co.,
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      7 1 A. E. SKEELS. Hr 31, Beach Street
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  • Money Market
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      EXCHANGE.
      122 2 (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 19 4 months’sight Bank 1 9 T 7 3 Credit l/9,\ 3 Documentary 1/9$ Calcutta. Demand Bank Rs. 131 i 3 days’ sight Private 1331 Bondaiy, Demand Bank 1311 3 days’ sight Private 1381 Madras. Demand Bank 131$ 3 days’
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      STOCKS & SHARES.
      227 2 STOCKS SHARES. BersawahGold Mine Co., LI. S 7.7 0 noin. Bruseli tu Mining Co., Ll. 8.25 teller* CLendariang Hydraulic Tin Mining Co., Ld S 25.— tale* Fraser «.V Neuve, Ld 8 95. 0% Debs. par George Town Dispensary 8 2(s.— tale*. Howartli Erskino. Ld. 8190. International Bodega 8100. —buyert JeleVm
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      PRODUCE.
      173 2 Tiu 8 81.50 tales B.Pepj»er( W. Coast3lbs. 50z.)-S 31. White Pepper 854.50 te'len Trang Pepper 8 36. seller* Cloves (picked) 8 35 50 I Mace 8166. tale* Mace Pickings 140. sellers Nutmegs 110 s 80. I No. 1 7. tales i Sugar 2 5.30 Basket 3.94 I Tapioca Flour
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      112 2 Maby Austin. Br. s.s. 140, Boyle, 2nd July, Port Swefctenl a'n. Ist July, Gen., Koe Guan A Co. Avagyee. Br. s.s. 247, Morier, 3rd July,— T. Anson. 2nd Julv. Gen., —Koe Guan A Co. Stbassbubg, Ger. s.s. 3.2<)6. Madsen, 3rd July, Yokohama, 28th May. Gen., Behn Meyer A Co.
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      DEPARTURES.
      37 2 2nd July. Merionethshire, Singapore, China A Japan. Zamania. for Negapatam. etc. Tung Chay Un. for Batu Balira A Asahan. Cornelia, for Tongkah. I Petrel, for Port Swettenham A Malacca. mtĔ i Lady Weld, for Teluk Anson.
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      IN PORT.
      139 2 Avagyee, Br. s.s. 247. Morier, 3rd July,— T. Anson. 2nd July, Gen.,— Koe Guan A Co. Hong Wan I. Br. s.s. 2.060, Pentuev, Ist July,— Singapore, 29th June, Gen..— Beug Bros. Lindula, Br. s.s. 2.199, Stewart, 30th June. —Rangoon, 27th June. Gen., —Huttenbach Liebert A Co. Maby Austin,
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      EXPECTED.
      85 2 Vessels From Agents Ihte Pennine London S. B. a Co. 4th inst Ziben-'hla Xpatam H. L. Co. 4th Canton Kawacbi China P. O. 5th ilaru Japan B. A. Co. *h Braeuiar Glasgow S. B. A Co. 5th A. Aj>car SinjfijK.»re A. A. A Co. t<»th 0. Apcar Calcutta do.
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      SAILINGS.
      160 2 Veeeel* For Agent» Lea re* Zibenghla Singapore H. L. Co. 5th nsti. Bemjloe do. S. B. A Co. 5th. Mohammadi Singapore A. A. A CV>. <>t hin st. MarquisBacquehem Singapore S. K. A Co. Canton Colombo P. A O. Kawachi Maru Colombo B. A Co. Braemar Singapore S. B.
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      PASSENGERS.
      136 2 Inward —Per Avagyee, from Teluk Anson, Messrs. Miller and Watts. Per Zamania, from Singapore. Messrs. H. J. Ellis. St. V. B. Down, T. C. Hincks, K. F. Stanley, Tunku Chee. Mr. and Mrs. Chan Kin Boon and Rev. J. Damais. Per Bco.i. from Singajiore.Miss Thompson. Messrs. D. Pos. R.
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      MAILS.
      56 2 A MAIL WILL CLOSE FOB: Port Swetteuliam Per Mary Austin, tomorrow. 1 p.m. Langkat Per Jin Ho, to-morrow. 1 p.m. Feriis and Setul Per Chan Tai. tomorrow. 2 p.m. Teluk Anson Per Avagyee. to-morrow, 2 p.m. Singapore. Hongkong. Swatow A Amoy— Per Hoag TV’»»a 1. to-morrow. 3 p.m. Port
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    The Straits Echo.
    61 2 Established June Ist, 1903. l*ublishcd daily (except Sundays.) AT TUB CRITERION PRESS, Ld., No. 226-232. Beach St net, Penang. PRICE: DAILY, UJCAL 34 per annum. (Post Free) i! MAIL EDITION (Post Free) 13 CAULK ADDRESS: Ec ho —Penan g.” Telephone No. 188. Editor, Ohesney Duncan. Sub-Editor. Harold
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    Tin.
    1607 2 We are not the professors of the political Athanasian Creed that whosoever does not believe in the rectitude of Government, or the wisdom of its actions shall not be saved: but we are, nevertheless, quite willing to fcive the Government the credit of good intentions. and we by no
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    Unseaworthy Craft.
    404 2 In the interests of our maritime supporters, a id the seafaring community at large, we are taking steps to thorouglv investigate many reports which have reached us of un seaworthy craft being permitted to leave Penang Harbour. Their shortcomings vary: in some instances cargo is stowed on deck
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    Newspaper Libel Case in the Privy Council.
    188 2 Victory for tic “Ceylon fudepenfent.” Mr. Hector YanCuylenberg, proprietor of the Ceylon Independent, the senior leading morning daily in that Colony, lias scored a decided victory over Mr. C. J. R. Le Mesurier, ex-civil servant, who claimed heavy damages for a series of
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    THE ASIATIC IN AUSTRALIA.
    223 2 The yc uu r Sultan of Johore s unpleasant experience at Fremantle the other dav, savs the Daily Chronicle," recalls an embarrassing exjierience that once l>efell the late Sir Henry Park* s when he was returning to Sydney by rail from a visit to Melbourne. Not
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    POLICE COURT NEWS.
    561 2 Inspector Williams, of the |>j tt s Station, had a very unplea.-ain iT 1 fort- him on Wednnnhr nfi, lie charged Towkay G;»h ~v j V( ,M| a prominent nee and tin mer,.),.,!.? 11 twenty yean’ stand ng in this s-m ment, before Mr. Talma in t]
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      “Beauty Competition."
      433 2 To THK Editor of the Straits Emu. Deal- Sir:—I shall thauk you to plea* allow me a little apace in vour valuahle paper anent the above. Taking a, scmewhat profotnd interest in your Beauty Competition" ami fctudyim: the full li»r of the poll published in voir Monday s
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      125 2 PRITCHARD CO. PENANG. I SOLEAGENTS FOR PENANG FOR THE BRITISH EXPRESS DIARY Company’s BOMBAY BUTTER ALWAYS FRESH PURE, FIRM CREAM\ Sold in lib. tins 75 cents per tin. Consignments received regularly. FRITCHA3D CO. Penang, THE GEORGE TOWN DISPENSARY LIMITED. 37a, BEACH STREET, PENANG. WHOLESALE RETAIL. CHEMISTS, DRUGGISTS, AND OPTICIANS. Toilet,
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      88 2 HOUSE WANTED. A HOUSE suited for one or two jIA. bachelors—rent moderate—furnished preferred—the nearer the Town the better. Replies to Q. E. D.. c d. Echo office. Penang, loth June. WONG KIM MUN. India Rubber Stamp AND Brass Seal Manufacturer. (For impressing Wax.) No. 77 a Bishop Street. WANTED. WELL
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      8 2 HORSE FOOD OF ALL KINDS. McAlister A Co.
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
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      47 2 WEATHER. The following report is kindly supplied by the Sigual Director of Fort Cornwallis:— ji.iu. a.m. T t-»>tcrda y Tiwl.»jr Th. *r Wr. C’.uc.tly Thick Wd. S.'ut i <a!ii The rainfall duriug the at i> a.m. to-day was nil. UOOU To-«Uy wr Kim* Smith 21 hours ended
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    ALLEGED LAXITY BY THE F. M. S. RAILWAY.
    67 3 (Special hi Echo.) Kmlii l.ntupur, July 2nd.— It i.s ._.('<! liere that work is not being ,'(inducted at the Bukit Gautangi’;!<buiu:- s pass with the destth which might be expected. 'l'li,. trouble, it appears, is an in--uHieient number of shifts and retraining
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    THE IRISH MOTOR CHAMPIONSHIP.
    78 3 Hr liter i Service. Pot,don July did: —Jenntzy, a ii. iman. In'.s won the Gordon-Iten-,„■ll Motor Car Cup in the race that rec 11 11 v took place in Ireland, beating Decknyff, a Frenchman, by ten minutes. \'erv heavv thunderstorms made il 1( roads extremely dangerous.
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    POST OFFICE UNDERMANNED.
    40 3 (Sjmcial 'a Echo.) |poh, July Ist. The Post Office J |„>re is undermanned, inasmuch as Ibe public have to put up with yreat annoyance in the way of loss of lime while waiting to be served, j
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    THE TURKOBULGARIAN INCIDENT.
    86 3 < Hr nice c Service I London, did July.—The Bulgarian (iovenunent in a Circular Note j to the I’oweis alleges that Turkey j is thwarting the efforts of Bulgaria to pacify the Macedonians. She adds that Turkey is evidently seeking to provoke a catastrophe .•uni asks the
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    CHAMBERLAIN’S FISCAL PROPOSALS.
    146 3 Unionist Members Going Back on the Rt. Bon. Gentleman. (Reuter g Service.) London, ord .July.— At an important meeting, whereat 54 Unionist nninbcis of the House of Commons assembled, they united in expressing their entire opposition to Mr. Chamberlain's new fiscal proposals, and passed a resolution favouring
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    SUBSIDISING BRITISH SHIPPING.
    109 3 Reuter* Service) London, duly drd. —ln the House (,i Commons, Mr. Arnold Forster announced that the Admiralty were unprepared at the present moment ,u renew the existing subsidy to Commercial cruisers, in time of war. I M i, Gigli Oakelev Arnold Forster has "■J 1 arlianientnrv Secretary
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    PLAGUE IN SOUTH CHINA.
    25 3 (Spec ‘>f ■<# /j'Av?»'r tlv Tir.li.i.) Haiphong, June 22nd: Then have been no deaths for the past week and no case? reported.
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    To Correspondents.
    44 3 L “KEBERVER." We are takmg steps to thoroughly investigate vour cate, and are forwarding information t<> the Crown Agent lor the Colonies, London. We are not aware of the Railway Authorities having any justification in reducing subordinate employeee' wave?. Ed. 8. li
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    FENANG GOLF CLUB.
    810 3 The Columbia Cup is the next Competii t:o:i on the (dolt Club’s programme, entries closing on Wednesday next, the Bth iust. The conditions are:—Four Rounds of the Links under Handicap, the liest two to count for the Cup. The Rounds must lie consecutive, and played lietween July
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    BEAR DEMANDS BLOOD FOR THE SLAYING OF SERVIAN ROYALTY.
    338 3 (Manila Cablenawt Sj.rcial) New York, .lum* 19th.—The (V.ar of Russia lias toltl Prince Karageorgevitch. ilit* apparent successor to the murdered King Alexander on the throne of Servia, to punish the assassins of tin* late monarch and ins family. The royal mandate
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    TERRIBLE CLOUD-BURST IN AMERICA.
    95 3 i Manila Cableneux Special) New York, June lbth. —Another terrible cloud-burst occurred at Hepner, Oregon, yesterday. Over five hundred ptople were killed outright and many others maimed for life. The cloud-burst occurred during an ordinary thunder shower and the small town was nearly depopulated. There seems
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    TERRIBLE EARTHQUAKE IN CALIFORNIA.
    173 3 Quake Felt All Over Stale. (Manila Cablencirs Special.) New York, loth June. —The State of California has Iteen visited by a severe earthquake. Many buildings have been shattered and a large number of persons injured. Scarcely a corner of the State escaped a shaking up. In
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      52 3 In aid of the Penang Band. “DANDY DICK.” The Penang Amateur Dramatic Society WIIX PI.AY Tins ABOVE ON TUESDAY. July 7th. at 9 p. in. THURSDAY, July 9th at 9 p. in. SATURDAY, July 11th at 9 p. m. KEATS MAY BE BOOKED AT Mekhkk. CUNNINGHAM, CLARKE A Co Church
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      2269 3 'l 'J 44 -i Jj i) NOTICE. j r pHIE Subscription Ball in aid of the Organ Fund for St. Mark's Church at Butterwoith P. W. lias Ixen indefinitely ostp ortci. ADOLF STERNBERG. UPHOLSTKKEK AND FURNITURE DEALER. also rest kind of Mattresses and Upholstered Spring Mattress Maker. ISO Chattel Street.
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      1676 4 4 Co., LIMITED., wholesale; CHEMISTS, 4 Beach Street, Penang. PENANG FOUNDRY Co., (Established 1876.) ENGINEERS, MILLWRIGHTS, &C.y kc. Weld Quay, 37 Beach Street, PENANG. jy W. CORNFIELD. A. W. A. Anti White-Ant. H O PENANG AND MEDAN 22 REACH STREET. z > z H CO A Valuable Mixture for destroying
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    INTERESTING LETTERS.
    1074 5 IIY OUR OWN BOOKWORM. I was weary with serious literature, ami thought diversion could lx* found in the j «ages of a l American l»ook called “Letters from a Self-made Merchant to his son." by George Horace Loriiner. I read it over and I lx*gan to find that
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    The Kishineff Massacres.
    289 5 COUNT TOLSTOIS OPINIONS. Count Tolstoi, in the course of a scathing criticism of tlu* contemptible crusade against the Jews in Russia, thus concluded his remarks to a correspondent who had asked for an expression of opinion on the Kishineff massacres: -—•••The outrages jit Kishineff are but the
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    A Case of Suttee.
    326 5 The self-immolation of Hindu wives on the funeral piles of their deceased husbands says the Jwri.V ffaz'ir Hot rile" has been and is still characterized by the too thoroughly materialized Westerner as a stinking 1 relic* of the barbaric: and many of our go-ahead reformer*^-t««o. follow
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    THE FIRE AT ETON
    403 5 Heartrending Scenes. Lad Roasted behind Iron Bars. London. June 2nd: Tin disaetrous tiiv which gutted the house occupied l»v a master at Eton Colley»* curly on Monday morning is attril>ute«l tj a defective stove flue. When the conflagration occurred there were in the house 21* students
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    PENANG TURF CLUB.
    997 5 g First Day. e j t Tuesday, 23th July, 1903. 1. The Maiden Plate. Value 85*. 0 A Rac** for Maiden Horse s. 1 Weight as per scale (’Ost.) An allowance f I4lbs. to all ex-Griffins. Ent rance 810. Dirtame, one mile. 2. First Griffin Race. Value
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      374 5 Sandilands Buttery Co., PERRIER JOUET CHAMPAGNES. AGENTS SO, Beach Street, PENANG. HUTTENBACH BROS. Co. KITSON LAMPS. Mdrew USHER CO.S' Special Reserve The Fiuewt Light in Eiuteme. AJ>pi.y to HUTTENBACH BROS. Co. Agent* O. V. G. WHISKY. CRAIGELLACHIE MACHINERY, ETC. GLENLIVET DISTILLERY Co.’s GAELIC “OLD SMUGGLER Steam Undines r Boilers of
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      50 5 Government of Perak, WANTED. Assistaut Dressers on *480.00 (>er aimiiiii. Free quarters. partly furnished. provided. Must have had at least two years' hospital training. Applieatious, with reeeut testiuiouials. to be addressed te the State Surgeon, Taiping, Perak, will Is* rereived up to 15th Julv IPOB. M J WRItiMT, Stole SunjeoM,
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      101 5 ”3 GEORGE WALKER, Chemist and Druggist. “THE DISPENSARY.” t, e 1 Vo. 2 Bishop Street. I Prescriptions carefully compounded. Spectacles i to suit all Sights. Bun Tin Lum Co. No. 23!, Beach Street, PENANG. i Established in 1879). Tin and Pepper Merchants. GENERAL IMPORTERS OF JUNGLE PRODUCE. AND COMMISSION AGENTS.;
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      429 5 BROWN CO., MONUMENTAL SCULPTORS. 4fV, BENTINOK STREET, CALCUTTA. Ektablishki» A. D-: L852. Tombstones in Italian Marble, Aberdeen Granite', and Chuuar Stone. j Orders taken for NAME SLABS for fixing of Gate*. CHURCH TABLETS, Ac. SOLE AGENT for the Straits Settlement* and Native States, L. J. YOUNG. 12 Hurrark Road, near
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      247 6 It >v 'i 9 IV H/ r V a, <& P ll si*; V A -Hj i* (rt^v A 1 1 Lf|; T *i-y; hr' Jv i Ti \i h x ft',./ !K <&.'' r js» i^«!7 s» r& Kjy Will be given for information leading to the conviction in
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