Straits Echo, 18 August 1904

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    39 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS thp nncuran ,nt STRAITS THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 2. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, THURSDAY, 18th AUGUST, 1904. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 186.
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    HIGH WATER.
    40 1 For Week ending Wednesday, Aug. 24. I»<)4. P.M. Thursday, 18th 5.10 5.35 Friday. 19tli 0— 8.25 Saturday, 20th 6.50 7.15 Sunday, 21st 7.40 y. 05 .Monday, 22ud 8.30 8.55 Tuesday, 23rd 9.20 945 Wednesday, 24th... 10.10 10 35
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    FIXTURES.
    32 1 To-dat. Hth’Diy, 7th Moon. Taiping Races, 2nd day. Warren’s Circus, Dato Kramat. 9 p.ni. To-morrow. !*th Day, 7th Moon. VVayaug Kassitn, Drury Lane, 9 p.m. Warren's Circus Dato Kramat. 9 p.m.
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    THE MOON.
    26 1 First Quarter... Aug. 18th, 3.48 a.m. O Full Moon 20th, 6.04 a.m. List Quarter Sept. 2nd, 3.48 p.m. 0 New Moon 10th, 3.5 a.m.
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    P & O. SAILINGS.
    45 1 P O. SAILINGS. .Mail Service. OUTWARIO». HoMKWAIMM. Clinton IS Aug 1 Simla 20 Aug Banjul 1 Sep 1 Coromandel 5’ Extra Service. Outwards. Homewards. JafHiii 'AS Aug j Borneo 29 Aug Manila 6’ Sept J Java 12 Sept fiT I*ol pill I ICllldl .i JJ.
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    Singapore Harbour.
    951 1 In kk the Improvement Scheme. “A ate Member of the Committee of the Chamber of Commerce writes to the Singapore Times and Free Press criticising the big scheme from the standpoint of a merchant.'’ The letter reads as follows The interesting memorandum on the proposed Harbour Improvemeut Scheme,
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    War Items.
    1092 1 Japanese Captain Tells How He was 1 Hurled into Space. Commander Nirutaka, the captain of the Japanese vessel Akuzuki, which took part in one of the early attacks on Port Arthur, Ims written a" book containing some of his experiences. Extracts published in the New York Herald give
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  • Money Market.
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      EXCHANGE.
      115 1 Pknano, JLBth August. (By courtesy ol ffus Chartered Rank.) London Demand Bank ...1/11 4 months’sight Bank ...Dill 3 Credit ...1/11 f >, 3 Documentary ...1/11 L Calcutta, Demand Bank Rg. 14J 3 days’ sight Private 146 Bombay, Demand Bank 144 5 days’ sight Private 146 Madras, Demand Bank 148*
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      SHARES
      175 1 Bei sawali Gold Mine Co Ld. U.—sellers Raub Australian Gold Miuing Ce.,Tid 6.50 buyers Keiljaug Lebong Gold Miu- “ft Co., ffb 4215 .-sales KadauaGold MiningCo„Ltd. (fully paid) 10.— Horn. Bruseli Tin Mining Co.. Ld. 3.7sbuyers Cheiulariaug Hydraulic Tin io.-«o,». New Gopeng Mining Co., Ld. 13.50 sales Pahang Corporat ion,
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      PRODUCE.
      170 1 Tin I 73. —buyers Qol«l leaf 79. B. Pepper W.Coast 31b5.50z.)$ 22. —sellers White Pepper 33. —sellers Trang Pepper 27. —tellers Cloves (picket!) 63. Mace 86 —sales Mace Pickings 80. —tellers Nutmegs llOs 42. —sales No. 1 6 60 uaut. Sugar < 2 no stock. Basket, 3.80 sales Tapioca
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      74 1 Numantia, Dut s.s. 2,804, Brehmer, 17th Aug Hamburg, 12th July, Gen B. M. A Co. lehribb, Br. s.s. 1,008, Bruun, 18th Aug Tuticorin, 10th Aug., Salt.—B. A Co’ Glenfalloch, Br. s.s. 1,434, Pentney.' 18th Aug, Amoy, 4th Aug., Geu.,— K. G. Co. Lady Weld, Br. s.s. 245, Treweeke, 18th
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      DEPARTURES.
      32 1 lHtli August. Jiu Ho, for Laugkat. Cornelia, for Deli. Hok Cartion, for Edie, T. Serna we, Segli, Olehleh and Sabang. Canton, for Paugkor”and Teluk Anson. t/t utan, for Singapore and China.
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      IN PORT.
      59 1 Teerier, Br. s.s. 1,008, Bruun, 18th Aug luticorin, 10th Aug.,—Salt.—B. A Co’ Glenfaleock, Br. s.s. 1,434, Pentney' 18th Aug., Amoy, 4th Aug., Gen.,— K. G. Co. Lady Weld, Br. s.s. 2+5, Treweeke, 18th Aug., T. Anson, 17th Aug., Gen.,— Straits S. S. Co. Malaya, Ger. s.s. 348, Block.
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      EXPECTED.
      53 1 1 enxeln From A ijentn Due aitnia Lai Sang Singapore B.&Co. 22nd Buly8ses London B.&Co. 22nd Japan Colombo P.&O. 22nd Glenlochy London B.&Co. 23rd Telemachus Liverpool W.M.&Co. 23rd Preussen Singapore B.M.&Co. 24th C. A pear Singapore A.A.A.Co. 26th A. Apcai Calcutta A.A.A.Co, 26th Moyune Singapore O.S.S. 27th P. Heinrich
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      SAILINGS.
      60 1 For Ayenl» Leave» Purnea Rangoon H.L.&Co. lOthAug. Simla Colombo P.&Co. :20th Bulvases Singapore B &Co. 22nd Japan Singapore P.&Co. Lai Sang Calcutta B.&Co. j 23rd Glenlochv Singapore B.&Co. J 23rd Teleinachu* Singapore W.M.&Co. i 23rd Preussen Colombo B.M.&Co. 24th C. Apcar Calcutta A.A.A.Co. 20th A. Apcar Sing-apore A.A.A.Co. 20th
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      MAILS CLOSE
      71 1 Foie:— Port Swetteuliam Malacca —Per Perak to-morrow, 2 p.m. Teluk Anson—Per Lady Weld, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Langkat—Per Van der Parra, 20th instant, 1 p.m. Deli —Per Malaya, 20th instant, 1 p.m. Port Swetteuliam, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore—Per Kistna, 20th instant, 3 p.m. Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy—Per Qlen/al/och,
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      PASSENGERS.
      11 1 Inward —Per Lady Weld,” from Teluk Anson, Hon. J. Turner.
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      150 1 A. E. SKEELS. o** WHISKIES. r iQ(e»9ieie*BCo}9t6« JUST LANDED Egyptian Cigarettes Gresit Reduction in Prices. Meluchriuo’s size No. 9,82 box of 100. Vatiadis Mais-tipped, $1 box of 53. Carved Meerschaum Pipes, Cigars stud Cigarette Tubes of Amber, Amber and Meerschaum, Plain ansi Gold Mounted, Aluminum Cigar smd Cigarette Boxes. LC.
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      13 1 BTE \KS’ WINE, for convalescents, from uuy Its value is at ouce seen.
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      18 1 STEARNS’ WINE, after influenza and lieuinuuia- An ideal reconstructive topic lat drives immediate benefit. Increase» eight, renews strength.
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      114 1 The Standard Life Office WILL pay £lOOO Sterling at the age of 55 or previous death to au individual 21 years of age subscribing JE2-13-7 per mensem. Note the advantages of insuring in a Scottish Office of Guaranteed Stability and which has stood the test of nearly Sixty Years Eastern
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      57 1 A. E. SKEELS. f LAGER BEER. Learn Shorthand at Home by correspondence. 10 weekly lessons will make you perfect. OBTAIN HIGHER SALARY. Shorthand is nowadays indispensible to everybody. Utilise spare time. Very moderate fee. We procure positions. Write for free booklet. Central Correspondence College, 215, Temple Chambers, Temple Avenue, Loudon,
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  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
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      28 1 WEATHER. I hk following impure is kiii'liv supplied )>v tli<* Director of Port Coriiwallia:— The rainfall dullin' tli« 24 limns ended *t 9 a.in. to-day was U’o5 inches.
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    Rubber Preparation.
    1253 2 Jlu. E. V. Carey writes under date of 10th August from Klang, Selangor, to the Kuala Lumpur Mail Dear Sir,—There can be no question whatever that the Rubber planting community are under a great obligation to Mr. Burgess for his recent lectures, which were models of lucid explanation,
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      15 2 STKARMB' WINK. f„r .lel.ilitv. Him ami impure lilooj. 'ptuinic .rj,| s improve rapidly. ~,c ,b
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      123 2 CHILDREN ARE THE SUNSHINE, of the home. Steam# Wine makes the suusliine brighter. A splendid tonic for the little ones. W. Cornfield, Tailor And Outfitter, 23, BEACH STREET. Great Reduction IN TAILORING ESP KOI ALLY IN White Satin Jean Suits only $55 per dozen. JUST ItKCLIVED NICE ASSORTMENT OF Tropical
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      449 2 Kl&ng Coffee Cultivation Co., Ltd. rpHE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING I of Shareholders will be held at the Office of the Company, No. 9, Wejd Quay, Penang, at 3 p.m. on Friday, the 19th August, 1904, PATERSON. SIMONS Co., General Agent*. 11-8-04 tri-wk 568 TRONOH MINES Ltd. -'VTOTICE is hereby given
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      1784 2 a V r# FOR PRICES APPLY TO MARTYN 12-10-03 Co. 72c L George Town Sales Room. IN THE GOODS OF Dato Panglima Kinta Mahomed Eusope, deceased. TO BE SOLD BY Public Auction By Order ok the Administrator, At No. 205 HUTTON LANE, Near Police Station, On Wednesday, 24th August, 1904,
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      1932 3 tal m /o ■r K.rpeeled arriml and Departures. Mail Service. Outwards. Aiiff 18 h.k. Chusun connecting’ with Sept. I 8.8. Bengal do 15 a.«. Malta do 29 s.h. Coromandel do 8.8. Himalaya s.s. India s.s. Britannia 8.8. Oceana fl\ Norddeatscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. 11K fast and well-known
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    The Straits Echo.
    72 4 Joatire ratwtle* everybody, tuid Justice alone. Established June Ist, 1903. daily (except Knnd iya.) AT Tfi CRITERION PRESS, Ld., N«». 226-222. Beach Street, IVnatit;. PIUCK: DAILY, IXM'AI. *<* per aiiw.iiii OUTSTATIONS I’oeiage Extra «All. KIMTION (I’oet Kree) 15 CABLE ADDKKMH: Ec.ho —Penang." Telephone No. 188. Kditor, Chksnky
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    Halt!
    1642 4 London, lti Aug. —In his speech from the Throne on the occasion of closing the session 1 of Parliament His Majesty the King said, inter alia import nut questions involving the treatment of neutral commerce have arisen. Issues are involved therein which are of j the gravest moment to
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    Our Mail Budget.
    1379 4 Parliamentary Tussle. Legislation all Round the Clock. CURZON IN THE CITY. MOROCCO. stead’s new mission. (Front Our Omi Correspondent Fleet Street, 23 July.—Mr. Balfour has put such a muzzle on Parliamentary discussion lately that the Opposition determined to have their revenge. They selected Tuesday night for tlie
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    The Chinese Car Question.
    66 4 A Subscriber writes from Rawaug, Selangor, under date of lfith August:—l beg to furnish you with the following information regarding carriages on the Federated Malay States Railways reserved for Chinese. Carriage marked B. F. S. No. •> K. L. 15-10-03 attached to train number 105 yesterday
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    Argylle Road Murder.
    283 4 e Reward of $1,000 Offered. YY K understand the authorities have offered a reward of $1,000 for inforniatiou leading to the arrest and conviction of the 1 ruffians who so foully murdered the sou of i Ylr. Chee Kok Peng at his residence u Argylle Road under
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    The War.
    408 5 Rights o/ Neutrals Upheld in Their Entirety by Grea Britain and the United States. Vigorous Protests l.odgcd with Muscovite Government Heavy Claims for Losses Sustainki Through Detention, Confiscation and Torpedoing British Vessels. Privateering to be Stopped. (Supplied by lie uter.) London, 17 August.—The Daily Telegraph’s St. Petersburg correspondent
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    The King.
    43 5 His Majesty and the Emperor of Austria' Meet at Marienhud* Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18 August. —Emperor li’Jincis Joseph has visited and minted wjtli King Edward at Marien*,}‘d, and the toasts delivered on the occasion were of the most cordial character.
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    Cricket.
    20 5 {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18 August. —Kent has Injaten Worcestershire by nine wickets. The remaining matches have been abandoned.
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    The States Turf.
    232 5 Taiping Races. Second Day, 18th August. F tom. Our Corresjumdent.) Iaipino, 18 August.—The weather today is glorious. The course is in capital condition, and the attendance good. The Galloway Handicap. —Value 83U0. r or all Galloways that started in Race 8 first day. Entrance 815. Distance 6
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    British Borneo.
    621 5 (From Our Correspondent.) Jesselton, 28 July.—It is a great boon i to the poor inhabitants of Sarawak to have j a like Mr. Cunningham at 1 Kuching. Both the rich and the poor praise I him for his sterling qualities. He is a i gentleman of great generosity
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    The War.
    883 5 The Russians in Manchuria. A Japanese Ikavellkk’s Observations. WHAT MAY HAPPEN AFTER L1AOYANG IS TAKEN. (From Our Oten Carresjumdent >-j Tokio, 21 July- Six years ago a Jap41 anese merchant went to Vladivostok aud later travelled through Manchuria. When I war was declared, he joined the First Armv
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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    Siam.
    740 5 <-Froin Onr Oven Correspondent.) i Bangkok, 3 August.—The h initial report oi«tbe v Paper Currency Department of Siam has just l»een issued by Phra Suvan Blmkdee as Director for the year ended 31st March. It* whole keynote is to show that the temporary check suffered by the notorious currency
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      1364 6 Graham Go., Ld., WHOLESALE CHEMISTS, 4 Beach Street Penang. TKADK MARK CHIN HIN BROTHERS, General Storekeepers, Horse Dealers* and Livery Stables, No. 50r, PENANG ROAD Telephone No. 265. PERFUMERY JUST RECEIVED A Large Consignment FROM COLGATE CO., the well-known Manufacturers Including Cashmere Bouquet, White Rose, White Lilac, Stephanotis, Opoponax, White
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    MARKET PRICES.
    192 7 Penang, 18th August, 1901. Description. Beep U P per catty 18 Roast J 32 Steaks 32 Stew or Curry Meat 20 Rump Steak 32 0x M 1 each 25 Tongue 70 Feet 20 Heart 35 l i ver per catty 40 Por k Pork 30 Pig’s Head M
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    Distemper.
    247 7 A Simple Cure. Distemper is a disease which dog-breed ei s dread more than any other, and a remedy which always proves effective will, we are sure, be gladly welcomed. A correspondent of American Field, who has had great experience in the rearing of dogs of all kinds, writes:
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    The Trooping Season.
    271 7 It is announced that by one ship Nos 62 and 64 Companies, R. G. A., leave Singapore on the 27th December, and arrive in Bombay on the 6th January. Nos 60 and 70 Companies leave Bombay on the 7th January and arrive at Aden on the 13th
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    The Allanton Case.
    313 7 A letter has been received by Mr. Jas. Knott, shipowner, Newcastle, from Mr. W. R. Rea, Belfast, managing owner of the steamship Allanton. The letter refers to a resolution passed by the North of England Steamship Owners’ Association on the subject of the seizure of the Allanton
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      535 7 WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A Consignment from Copenhagen of COW BRAND TABLE BUTTER, Absolutely Pure and of the Choicest Quality. The only Butter that keeps in Prime Condition in Hot Climate. Price 60 o ents per 1 lb. tin. APE NTA The best Natural Aperient Water. Bilious, Dyspeptic, Gouty, Constipated
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      138 7 LIME! LIME! LIME! (Direct from the Kiln.) LIME (produced from limestone), either slake* 1 or uuslaked, can be supplied in any quantity. As strict attention is paid to the selection of the kind of limestone and wood used in burning our Kiln, our lime could hardly be surpassed by any
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      22 7 The taste is pleasaut of Steam* Wine, uulike other preparations of Cod Liver Oil that disturb. COW BRAND BUTTER. IWcflllster Co.. Ltd.
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      1859 8 CLEARING PRICES! CLEARING PRICES!! Friday and Saturday only. OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF Remnants! Remnants! Remnants! AMERICAN DENTISTRY, Jno. KABE, D.D.S. Tkmporary Office, RUNNYMEDE,’’ NORTHAM ROAD, Hours 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WANTED:- Permanent Cool Office Rooms or House, with good Northern Light, furnished or unfurnished. 2-6-04 388 Penang Foundry Co.,
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