Straits Echo, 2 June 1904

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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. 2. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, THURSDAY, JUNE 2nd, 1904. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 124.
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    Domestic Occurrences.
    48 1 Births. O.v 24th Mav. at Noßiiiiß’liiiiii, the wife of Jam»‘H Murchie (Howarth Erskine Ltd., Bangkok) of a son. Oil 11th May, at Hankow, the wife of Ur. Gillison, London Mission, of a son. On 16th May, at Tsingtno, China, the wife of Dr.Sehrauaeier. of a daughter.
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    HIGH WATER.
    39 1 K«»r Week «‘tiding Weduesdav, June 8, 1904. AM. r.M. Thursday, ‘2nd 5.50 015 Friday, 3rd 6.40 7.05 Saturday, 4th 7.30 755 Sunday, sth 8.2) 8.45 Monday, 6th 9.10 9.35 Tuesday, 7tii 10 10.25 Wednesday, Bth 10.50 11.15
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    THE MOON.
    26 1 Last Quarter June sth, 9.16 p.m. O New Muon 14th. 3.8 a.m. First Quarter... 20th, 12-32 p.m. O Full Moon July 27th, 2.51 p.m.
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    FIXTURES.
    62 1 To-day. 19th Day, 4tli Moon. Town Band, Golf Glul), 5.30 p.m. Wayaug Yap Chow Thong, Campbell Street, 9 p.m. To- MO It ROW. Prince of Wales' Birthday. Public and Bank Holiday. No issue of the Straits Echo." Cricket," Married" v. Single,” Esplanade, 11 a.m. 20th Day, 4th Moon. Town
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    P & O. SAILINGS.
    44 1 P O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. < JUTWAItO*. jIoSI KtVAKIIS. Bengal June I Simla lit June Malta 'i't j Coromaniel J~> Extra Service. OUTWAKIH*. lloM KWARDS. Socotra 14 June j Maui l a 3 June Borneo -IS j Peru 17 aNT For particular!* See Page 3.
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    Chinese Emigration.
    1029 1 Mr. Zehnder Interviewed in Colombo. We note from Colombo papers received by the German mail yesterday that ourjpopular fellow-townsman Mr. Zehnder, who left recently for South Africa in connection with Chinese Emigration, was waylaid by an irrepressible pencil-pusher in Colombo who prevailed upon him to submit to the
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    The War in Tibet.
    303 1 (Ritnyoou Times Service.) Gyantse, 18 May.—The two most unpleasant features of the present situation are that the Tashi Lama, who ranks practically equal with the Dalai Lama in power and influence, has presumably thrown in his lot against us. In the last attack on the Mission,
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    PASSENGERS.
    53 1 Inward— Per Hebe,” from Singapore, Messrs. Tattoe, Tan Clioo Beng, Campitell and Mr. and Mrs. Cluing Tliye Phin. Per Van der Parra,” from Bajan, Major Fischer. Per Lady Weld,” from Telnk Anson, Messrs. J. Sargant, Mac Lean, Liu Boon Kim, Lim Tian Tek, Wooi Swee Boon, W. Kiin Chuan
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  • Money Market.
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      EXCHANGE.
      117 1 Pbnano, 2nd June. (By courtesy of'the Chartered Hank.) London Demand Bank 1 /10$ 4 months'sight Batik ...1 11 3 Credit ...1/1l, 3 3 Documentary ...1/111 Calcutta, Demand Bank Us. 142 3 days’ sight Private 144 Bombay. Demand Bank 142 3 days’ sight Private 144 Madras, Demand Bank 141 y
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      SHARES
      192 1 Bersawall Gold Miue Co., Ld. 15.50 sellers Raub Australian Gold Mining Co., Ld 6.25 buyers Redjaug Lebong Gold Mining Co., Ld 1225. —buyers KadauaGold Mining Co„Ltd. (fully paid) 10. noin. Bruseli Tin Mining Co., Ld. 7.50 seller Clieudariaug Hydraulic Tin Mining Co., Ld 20. —sales ivarangan Tin Mining Co.
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      PRODUCE.
      155 1 L’iu 5 74. Gold leaf 81.— B. Pepper (W. Coa«t3lba.so*.)s 23. —buyers White Pepper 41. —relieve Traug Pepper 291 now. Cloves (picked) 43.— nom. Mace 8 95. —sales Mace Pickings 75. Nutmegs 110 s 45. —sales No. 1 6.30 Sugar 2 no stock. Basket 4.10 buyers Tapioca Flour 1.70#e//er*
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      81 1 Heme, Br. 8.8. 345, 2ud Inkster, 2nd June, Singapore, 31st May, Gen., W. M. Co. Van Dkr Parra, Dut. s.s. 531, Goedhuis, Ist June, Baj&u, 31st May, Gen., H. L. A Co. Lanokat. Br. s.s. 187, Liddell, Ist June, P. S'hatn 31st May. Gen., —K. G. Coj Thaipinu, Br.
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      DEPARTURES.
      19 1 2nd June. Pulo Miiiau, for Deli. Hebe, for Deli. Jansteus, for Olehleli. Canton, for Pangkor and Teluk Anson.
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      IN PORT.
      51 1 Van dkr t *t. s.s. 531, Gcedhuis, Ist June, jmvjan, 31st May, Gen., H. L. A Co. Lanokat, Br. s.s. 187, Liddell, Ist June, P. S’ham 31st May, Gen., —K. G. Co. Lady Weld, Br. s.s. 245, Treweeke, 2nd June, T. Anson, Ist June, Gen.,— Straits S. S.
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      EXPECTED.
      88 1 Feme In from I Ajent h fine C. Apear Calcutta A.A.A.Co. 3rd June Zauiania Singapore H.L.&C0. 3rd Omapere P. S ham K.G.Co. 3rd ft Zibenghla Singapore H.L.&Co. 3rd ft Vau Swoll Edie H.L.&Co. 3rd M. Bacque-; hem (Singapore S.K.&Co. 4th f* van Outhoom Pulo Well H,L.&Co. 4th Zaida Madras
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      SAILINGS.
      137 1 1 Ve**el» For Aijtnt* heart C. A pear Singapore A.A.A.Co. 3rd June Zibenglila Zamania Rangoon Madras H.L &Co H.L.&Co. 3rd Zaida Omapcre Singapore Singapore H.L.&Co. K.G.Co. 1th ft van Outhoorn i Acheeu H.L.ACo. 5th Van Swell Padang H.L.&Co. 4th M. Bacqueheni Colombo S.K.&Co. Denbighshire Singapore B.&Co. 6 th Lightning
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      MAILS CLOSE
      129 1 For Langkat—Per Van der Parra, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Edie, T. Semawe, Segli, Pulo Well and Olehleh —Per Gencraal Pel, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Perlis and Setul —Per Ckan Tai, tomorrow, 1 p.m. Batu Bahra and Asahan —Per Tong Chay Un, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Edie, 'V. Semawe, Segli, and Olebleh—Per
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      198 1 OfEiiS VHP CHO'JI TING. Great Success! Great Success!! AT THE TEK SOON THEATRICAL HALL, Campbell Street. < >ur New Actors and New Actresses I have arrived and are playing nightly. The ludra Perniata Theatrical Company of Selangor To-night, Thursday. AIDA or ADIAHIA To-morrow, Friday. SHAMSIR AH. On Saturday, 4th June.
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      19 1 STEARNS’WINE, is very palatable. An excellent’ tonic for children, especially if they are pale and thin. Do not delay.
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      4 1 PAINTS. McAlister Co., ud.
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      12 1 A. E. SKEELS. 0 HI6H CUSS. JUNGLE FURNITURE. JVfc/Iffster 6 Co., Ltd.
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  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
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    Strange Claims.
    453 2 De Rougkmont Says He Can Cuke Lunatics and Subdue Wild Animals by Will Forcer. M. Louis de Rougemout, who has returned to Loudon to astonish the public a second time by riding a turtle, has l>een telling a Chronicle representative strange stories of his will-power. “Tliave been in
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    Trade Secrets.
    533 2 Worth Fortunes. By keeping a Trade Secret vast Fortunes have been made. Worcester Sauce, according to a contemporary, is still made from an Eiistern secret out of which Mr. I‘errin nutde .£700,000. The secret of making a certain kind of Chutney was lately sold for •£7,500, and the
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    Claimant to the “Throne" of Ceylon.
    108 2 The GVdoinbo Observer reports that a remarkable scene was witnessed at Kingstown, Jamaica, on April 19th, on the arrival there of the British liner P«»rt Royal from Bristol. A coloured man, who has been identified as a native of Jamaica, declared tiiat he was
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    Buddha’s Advice.
    104 2 It is related iu many old standard works that 2,400 years ago the Great Master, Buddha, exhorted the people t«> activity, to study. He brought the message of (lie gospel of cheerfulness and activity to the pe<»ple of India. He sai«l Sacrifice)our selfish desires for the large good
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    Golf.
    129 2 One «>f the most amusing contributions to the Press on the game of golf that has appeared for many a long day may lx* read iu the Pilot. It is from the pen of Mr. Filson Young, and is entitled The Royal and Ancient Nuisance.” Here is a sample:—
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    Some Women
    119 2 Pose in public and do it euchantiugly. Carry on a conversation iu a tone that savours of scolding. Show a spirit of happiness on the smallest possible capital. Lose the regard of men bv being too exacting iu their demands. Have an idea men constantly are trving to
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      137 2 NOTICE. VTN'jWS of I’onang, lVr.ik Selangor, ami >Suiiiat i.i. i Photos enlarged. various si/.os tip to ;> ft |on Bromide pajter. \V. .JoNIOS, 1 Kino Si reef. Penang. I‘ftnftnjr<ij'/ier otk CROSSLEY'S OIL GAS ENGINES. Hiomkst Awaki> Paris Exhibition, 19CKV Simplest and most Economical OH Engine made. GARRETT SON’S PORTAGE ENGINES,
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      387 2 NOTICE. 1 s.s. Pulo liimau will not run lietweeu I Malacca from 10th May to 7th June, hut will resume her service on 7th June. 324 FOR SALE. 'I HE WELL-KNOWN RACE HORSE “SCOTS GUARD” Guaranteed Sound and in Full Training. s4oo* Apply SCOTS GUARD co Echo Office. K 6-04
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      897 2 Ci’ e: A* ft. %£R JAMES BUCHANAN C.o’s “HOUSE OF COMMONS” WHISKY. SAN1MLANDS, BUTTERY Co. FOR PRICKS APPLY TO MARTYN Co. 12-10-02 zc TO LET. RI CII M N D B U N G A L O W, Penang Hill. Apply to PATERSON, SIMONS Co. 10-4-04 295 FOR SALE. LMNE
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      1804 3 Vi •rr SIS. N. Co. Expected arrival, and lJepnrtm’es. Mail Service. Outwards. I uue !> wt .Bengal connecting with g.K. Australia s.s. Mongolia China 8.8. Moldavia 23 8.8. Malta do July "8.8. Chilean do -1 8.8. Simla do Homewards 1 une 11 8.8. Simla do 25 8.8. Coromandel do July
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    The Straits Echo.
    78 4 notice evt>r/b >ly, an l justice alone. Rtn«r*ni, Established June Ist, 1903. Fi!bli«>:e'l «laily (except Snmlayw.) CRITERION PRESS, Ld., No. 2215-232, Beach Street, Penang. price: UAII.Y. I.OCAI. (21 vntHMm h OL’TST.YTIONS I’ueiHge Extra MAH. KIIITtON (Post Free) 15 CAIII.K AIMMCK.SS: “Ec li o—P ena n g Telephone
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    Mehr Licht.
    1477 4 Penang to be Illuminated on Monday. Description of Electric Poweu Station. Passing down Penang Road, on the rightliund side, on the bank of the Sungei Pinang, one sees a tall iron chimney of rather peculiar shape. This I marks the site of the Electric Power i Station which
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    Our Mail Budget.
    1984 4 Row over the Tobacco Duty. Was the Chancellor duped? SALISBURY STATUE. SELF-SACRIFICING PEACEMAKER. KING’S RETURN FROM IRELAND. Ructions in the New Theatre. European Opinion on the Land Campaign. Sportsmen at Law. (Front Our OttH Correspondent.) Fleet Street, 10 May. If tlie Speaker hadn't kept hi** hand en
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      545 4 Pritchard C0.,1 T^I A CTPENANG. Ladies Department <»fc 2-6-04 Brighton till a,” Taujoug Bungha. Immediate Entry. Apply to E. O. MATHIEU, 5, Arratoon Road. I wk. 387 WANTED. HALF-YEARLY A SMALL furnished house, at reasonable rent, within easy distance of CASH CLEARANCE SALE COMMENCES June Ist FOR 14 DAYS ONLY.
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      16 4 STEARNS WINE, improve# both appetite and digestion. It brings buck health to the weak add sieklv,
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    THE WAR.
    256 5 More Skirmishing. Count Lamsdorf Assaulted. (Snpjdied by Reuter.) London, 1 June.—General Kuropatkin reports that on the 30th ultimo Russian cavalry engaged a Japanese force, consisting of eight companies of infantry, eight squadrons of cavalry and a battery of four machine guns, which was approaching Wafengkan railway station, eight
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The Army.
      61 5 The Organisation Scheme. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loiulod, 2 June. —The Hon. 11. O. Arnold-Forster, Secretary of State for War, has announced thqt no change will be made in the oiganisation or composition of the Army until the outlinejjof the whole of the Government’s scheme has been submitted to
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      France and Britain.
      31 5 The Anglo-French Agreement. (Supplied, by Reuter.) London, 2 June. —The Bill ratifying the Anglo-French Agreement has been unanimously l ead a second time in the House of Commons.
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      Revolt in Java.
      67 5 (Deli Courant Service.) The Hague, 28 May.—Three hundred lutehee* and fanatics of Gedangan, in Java, are preaching a war of independence. The sugar factory at Si'oeni is menaced, and all the ladies and children resident on the estate have fled to Soerabaya. Resident Lange and the Governor
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      Cricket.
      18 5 (Supplied by Renter.) London, 2 June. —All cricket matches this week have been drawn owing to rain.
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      The Derby.
      513 5 The French Crack Defeated by the English Favourite. Thk Derby Stakes of 6,500 sovs, by subscription of 50 t-ovs each, li ft or 5 sovs «►nly if declared by the last Tuesday in March, 1902, for three year olds colts 9st. and fillies Bst9lb; the nominator of the
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    Sabang.
    324 5 A correspondent of the Samaraug Locomotief, who has just visited Sabang, warns optimists against giviug their fancy too free a play in forecasting the near future of that port. Sabang has bright prospects ahead. But it will be long before Sabang will meet highly strung expectations. The port has
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  • States’ News.
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      PERAK.
      474 5 (From Our Otcn Correspondent.') Taiping, 27 May.—Mr. J. W. Campbell, i who was appointed to succeed Mr. Derry as Superintendent of Government Plautations. Perak, arrived to-day and took up his duties. He will reside in his bungalow in the Larut Hills. Mr. W. G. M axw *dh Acting Secretary
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    Burma.
    324 5 Erom-Ou r'jDhrn GairesjrondeitLfRangoon. 26 May.— Thei monsoon has visity; e<l us early this year, and before the middle of this month we were trying to get Used to severe thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rain. Lately, however, the raiu has held off and the days have been very hot and
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    Important Discovery.
    233 5 Dr. Castellaui, the discoverer of the bacillus of sleeping sickness, is reported to have just made the discovery of the dysentery bacillus after four months laborious work iu Ceylon. Dr. Castellaui is writing a verv interesting paper on his discovery, which will very probably be read at no
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      OUR BIRTHDAY
      926 5 To Tin: Editor of thk Straits Echo. Sib, —Were it not for the reminder iu a recent issue of your paper, I should I have overlooked the fact that you will celebrate your first anniversary to-day. Time, fleeting time, has so quickly sped on its wings that unless
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      Slamat Sumprana.
      89 5 To thk Editor of tiik Strait» Echo. Dear Sir, —The Mohammedan cuui* muuity congratulate the progressive Echo on the first anniversary of its birth. The community are proud of it and thank it for ail that it has done in bdiaif of their interest. Although it is only
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      THE “COLOUR LINE” IN THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES.
      580 5 To Thk Editor op the Straits Echo. Sir, —It afforded me the greatest pleasure to read Cosmopolitan’s” letter published on the 30th May: In it there was a quoation from a circular produced by the good-: natured Railway ofticral to Cosmopolitan” which
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    STOP PRESS TELEGRAMS.
    70 5 Reuter. This sp.ire in reserve»! for the publicat ion of new» arriv iu after the riay's-wew* liae been imposed. Mn. Balfour, speaking on the AngloFrench Agreement, incidentally referred to the use of tin? French flag at Muscat and said that, it was quite true that last year
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    Public Holiday.
    156 5 To-morrow being the birthday of His Royal Highness the Priuce of Wales, and a public holiday, all the Banks will be closed;. the Post Office closes at 2 pan., the Money Order ami Parcel Branches will be closed all day, and there will ue no issue of the
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    The Griffins.
    256 5 The Penang griffins are now doing as well as could be expected after the tedious vovage from Australia. Several of them have-been released from the observation of the Government' Veterinary Surgeon and others are being set free as they recover. The ailments from which they are suffering are
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      19 5 STEARNS’ WINE, relieves the distressing cough of influenza,, and bronchitis, invigorates and increases resistance to the inroads of disease.
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      6 5 COW BRAND BUTTER. McAlister Co.» Ltd
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      12 5 STEARNS’ WINE, strengthens the nerves, increases appetite, stimulate digestion. Try it now.
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      78 5 STEARNS’ WINE, after influenza and pneumonia. An ideal reconstructive tonic that gives immediate benefit. Increases weight, renews strength. HOWARTH, ERSKINE, LTD., Electrical Engineers Contractor», PENANG „nd SINGAPORE, BANGKOK AND FEDERATED MALAY STATES Electric Lamps, High Efficiency, OF English Manufacture. S, 16 and 32 Candle Power. Electric Lamps with Coloured, Frosted
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      84 5 NOTICE npHE Kiuta Gymkhana Meeting adverI tised for the 18th June has been postponed to the 2nd July, on account of the Selangor Meeting. ALMA BAKER. Hon. Secy., K. G. C. May 30th, l!H)4. 3ins. 878. GOVERNMENT OF PAHANG. WANTED. Applications are invited for two vacant Clerkships and should roach
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      2117 6 PERRIER JOUBT CM A At PAG VES. AGENTS HUTTENBACH BR08. Co. KITSON LAMPS. The Finest Eight in Existence. Apply to HUTTENBACH BROS. Co. Sole Agent». MACHINERY, ETC. Steam Engines Sc Boilers of various Horse-powers. Petroleum, Gasoline, Stationary and Marine Engines. Huttenbach Bros. Co. s JB MS* 3 K O m
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    PENANG TURF CLUB.
    1328 7 THE FOLLOWING IS THE l‘ R 0 V 0 S 1: I) PROGRAMME FOR AUTUMN MEETING, 1904, to lie passed at a General Meeting to be held On FRIDAY. 20th MAY, 1!H>4. ff-s7 No amendments to this Programme will Ik* considered unless due notice is given in
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    Russia and Persia,
    100 7 St Petersburg, A prih l’l*» V 'edomost learns from Teheran that the Peraiau heir-apparent has become so fond of the Russiuu language that he is studying it with the aid of a Russian subject. The comment of the journal referred to is as follows: The sympathy felt
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    The Sugar Industry.
    355 7 New Process of Extraction. Unusual interest is lieing manifested in sugar circles in Georgetown, British Guiana, in the discovery of a new process for extracting sugar from cane, which gives promise of revolutionising the sugar industry in the West Indies. In the event of extensive trials about
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    Passengers Outward.
    259 7 Per P. aud O. steamer Macedouia,” connecting witli the steamer Simla,” at Colombo, from London, April 29—To Yokohama Mr. E. O. James, Miss Russell, Mr. H. P. Smith. To Shanghai Mr, P. W. Pickard, Mr. W. Davies. To Hong Kong Mr. N. Robinson. To Singapore Mr. aud Mrs.
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      571 7 Notice! Sl'M'l AI. Amnounckmbnt. Thk undersigned has the pleasure ti» announce that, ho is in receipt of a letter from t he Acting Post master-General, Singapoit», informing him that arrangements have now been completed for the despatch of the Echo with the mails by the first morning t* ail» {7.
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      189 7 Dr. W. MANSON. DENTAL SURGEON. < Price Moderate Consultation Free. KK8IDINQ AT j Vo. 179a, Carnarvon Street, About 20 houses from the Carnarvon Station. ggp Mrs. Manson. having just arrived, will undertake all Dental Services for Chinese ladies ftt half rates for one month only. 3 0 mt.liR There is
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      622 7 Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Agricultural Shows. r Agricultural Show for A. been fixed to take place 1904 has at Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, Friday aud Saturday, the 4th, 5th aud 6th of August next. Exhibits received will be classified in the following main Divisions Produce— Fruit, Vegetables, and
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      199 7 W. CORNFIELD, Tailor and Outfitter, 23, BEACH STREET. 1 1 Every Business man I should invest in the “Securitas Securitas the well-known Fire and Burglar Proof Safe. The only safe that stood splendidly the test of the recent disastrous lire in Beach Street. Comparatively the most moderate in price. Apply
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      58 7 THE LONDON ASSURANCE CORPORATION. INCORPORATED BY'ROYAL CHARTER A.D. 1720. f pIIE uudersigued having lieen appointed JL Agents for Hie above Corporation, are new prepared to accept MARINE and risks at current x-ates. PATERSON, SIMON8 A Co. LIFTOH TEAS WERE AWARDED THE GOLD MEDAL AT THE PARIS EXHIBITION AQUNT8 I’UNANG Paterson,
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      1253 8 NEW STOCK T NEW PRICES IT :o: Bargain Days! Bargain Days!! O N THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY. :0:WEITEAWAY, LAIDLAW k Go., PENANG HAVE JUST RECEIVED FROM EUROPE LARGE CONSIGNMENTS OF NEW GOODS WHICH WILL BE OFFERED At very Special Prices to effect a Speedy Clearance. THREE ITEMS OF OUR VALUE.
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  • Supplement to Straits Echo.
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      The Queue Question.
      1213 1 (Continued from 30 Mai/.) Kuala Lumpur, 30 May—Mr. Boon Teat in opposing the proposition, thought Mr <Jhow Thye was on t!i3 wrong track, a position in which every man was liable l>e placed sometimes. His motion m-sf certainly have the serious consideration of all Chinese, especially those
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      An M P for the Navy.
      286 1 Nkmo writes to the Daily Mail:— Is it not time that the Navy were represented in Parliament? The immense .sums spent by civilians behind closed doors already lead to vigorous demands for retrenchment which is not always consistent either with economy or efficiency. The
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      The Press.
      454 1 w The mightiest agency of modern times, in disseminating either pood or evil, is unquestionably the Press. It has long been the rival of the pulpit, and is now. in the wide range of its influence, far ahead of it. The time was when it was otherwise. Before
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      Vladivostok.
      906 1  -  (By Angus Hamilton.) The extraordinary dash which characterises the Japanese torces may, anv «lav, threaten the safety of that wonderful fortress on the Pacific, Vladivostok. Russians have describe 1 Vladivostok as the key of ♦he Pacific. 1 believe that a literal translation of the name gives the title Sovereign
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