Straits Echo, 9 March 1905

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    36 1 Straits Echo IIAIH CHRONICLE 01 01 ENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRUTS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 3. $24 Per Annum, PENANG, THURSDAY, 9th MARCH, 1905. Single Copy, 10 cents, No. 53.
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    HIGH WATER.
    41 1 Km \V«el ending Wednesday,Mar. 15, 1905 A. M. e. M. l'ltursdav, 9tb 2.30 2.55 Friday, 10th 3.20 3.45 Saturday, lltii 4.10 4.35 Sunday, 12th 5. 5 25 Monday, 13th 5.50 6.15 Tuesday, 14th 6.40 7.05 Wednesday, 15th 7.30 7.55
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    FIXTURES.
    24 1 l'o*l)AT. 4tU Day, 2nd Moon. Town Baud, Golf Club, 6 p.m. To- uob.ro w. sth Day, 2nd Moo»: Town Baud, Kspfcuutde, 6 p.m.
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    THE MOON.
    19 1 First pearler... Mar. 14th 3.45.8 p.m. O Full Moon 21st 11.50.9 a.m. Ftiist Quarter 28th 4.30.5 a.m.
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    P & O. SAILINGS.
    39 1 P O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. IIiTWAKI»*. IioMKWAtt»»K. Simla 10 Mar llttujal IS Mar. Coromandel 30 j Mmitn 1 Apr. hxtra Service. OmWARO*. HIIMKWAKIIfi. Pera '3l Mar. Formosa 10 Mar. Poona 4 Apr. Japan 27 Fur particulars See Page' 3.
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    MAILS DUE.
    78 1 China (Formom) 10th Mar. English Pera 20th Ihe extra P. O. steamer Formosa, having left Singapore at 7 p.m. oil Wednesday, Bth instant, is expected to arrive at 4 a.in. on Friday, loth iustaut and will leave for Colotnlio, Marseilles. London aud Antwerp. Ihe extra P. <fc O.
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    Legislative Council.
    1922 1 Tanjong Pagar Expropriation Bill Discussed. I Mr. <■. S. Murray. (Continued from Yesterday's Issue.) Mr. G. S. Murray remarked that lie ha<S never seen anything in reading the Bill tJ indicate that it was an indictment of the/ directorate and nothing that had fallen! from Bis Ex. could
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    EXCHANGE.
    133 1 Fkmano, 9th March. H>J Courtesy oj the Chartered l tank j London Demand Bank ..11 li t months’ sight Bank ...I IJ| 3 Credit .2 •j 3 Documentary ...2 o,' Calcutta. Demand Bank its. 117 3 days’ sight Private 119 Bombay, Demand Bank 147 •J days’ sight Private 1
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    PRODUCE.
    187 1 4ni«l leal 78 1 I». Peppier Coast --fib:*.."►<>/. 34 nominal j While Pepper S 37— sellers I rang Pepper X 24.50 .-alee I Clove* (picked) 8 38 sales Mace 85 —sell ere Mace Pickings ij9. —sellers Nutmegs lids 39. —sellers V No. 1 t> lO llnin Sugar 2 110
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      ARRIVALS.
      65 1 \akemyn. Dut. ss. *574, Van Orden, 9tli Mar.. Pagan. 8»li Mar., Gen., If. 1,. A Co. Perak, Br. ».> Buchanan, Btli Mar., Port Swettenham. 7lh Mar., Gen.,— K. G. Co. fiAUY KM). Isr. s.s. 240, Treweeke, iltli Mar., Tel ok Anson, Bth Mar., Gen.,— Strait s 8. 8. Co.
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      IN PORT.
      50 1 I V ai-entin, Dut. s.H. 674, Vail Orden, 9th Mar., Pagan, Bth Mar.. Gen..—H. L Co. Perak, Br. s.s. 297. Buchanan, Bth Mar, Port Swetteiihaiu, 7th Mar., (lea., Jv. G. Co. liAOv \\kli>. Br. s.&. 2t >, Treweeke, 9th Mar.. Teluk Anson. Bth Mar., Gen.. •Snails 8. S.
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      DEPARTURES.
      38 1 lUli iVliircli. Aeahan, lor Asahan. Van tier arm, for Deli. I»an \Vhatt tioon, for Deli. Canton, lor Pangkor and Teluk Anson. Tara, for Siuijaporu. t lyiny tin/i, tor Port Weld and Tuipiug. I Juitrl Ntroll, for Moilliueiu.
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      EXPECTED.
      58 1 r »l' hue C. A|v;u biiu^iipore A AjUo. lOtli Mar. Kimi S.m^~ Calcutt i i5.«\.Co. lOtli IVrsi i Singapore SK.iVCo. iiih l»euvfi!ih* London S.lJ.ACo. 12th AMioil 'or las^on 3. 1 i.iVUo. loth A lesil Siiii;a|Mne S.B.ACo. 1 At.li O.Apcar Calcutta lAAI.ACo. 17tb IVia Sue/ V.A.A Co. 2 nh Is
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      SAILINGS.
      70 1 1 i j I Kii in iSaui; Singapore B.Ai o. lOtli Mar. Pei's»!a Ratigooou S.Jv.ACo. 11th C. A pear Calcutta A. A.A Co. lltli M Ben venue Singapore S.U.ACu. 12th Aile,II Si u gape re s 1; .A Co. loth A Ie»in Kurope U.A1 ACo. Ihlh li. A pear
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      MAILS CLOSE
      99 1 K.»i; Port Hwelteuliani and Malacca Per I'rruk, to-morrow, ‘J p.in. Port .Swetlenliftin and Singapore -Per Acayyec, to-inorrow, 2 |>.m, belie, Seinawe, Segli. Uloliloii and Saliung Per Hole Canton, tn-uiorrow, 2 p.in. Teluk Anson Per lunly Wtld, to-morrow, o p 111. Rangoon—Per Fitzpatrick, to-morrow, 5 p.in. Port Weld and
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      Exports.
      53 1 Pkmamo exports Per lias Jssa, on the 7tii ills taut were as follows :—For New York pis. 1,647-25 Tapioca Flour, pis. 2,259-60 Black Pepper, pis. 534-17 Flake Tapioca. pl«. 120-13 l'ni, pis. 2,521-87 Liu, pi». 640-29 Pearl Tapiora, 1,09-1-59 I Hack Peper, Pis. 75 Nutmegs, pis. 2,101-36 Tin, pis,
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      106 1 MARTYN Co. ■■Q V» WHISKIES. If you are inclined for a delicious cup of Coffee TRY "DILKHOOSH” DILKHOOSH” “DILKHOOSH” The best and finest Ground Coffee, unsurpassed for its purity and flavour. PHKPAItEO IN SINGAPORE by A. SHAIK ADAM CO. To l>e had retail of all Dealers iti Singapore. Penang, Federated
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      20 1 STKAKNB' WINE represents both Od I,ivor Oil o.ll*l Iron. and eau be taken with especial lxjueht iu Aurrmia. Jt cures.
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      77 1 Fhe warning symptoms of consumption should be heeded without delay. Commence with moderate doses of Stearns' Wine and consult the family physician at once. NOTICE. I\UUING the temporary alienee of the AJ undersigned from Penang, Mes'U's Lim Cheng How and Hug Uok Hoey will I*» iu charge of the affairs
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      88 1 SOLDEIH k ZEIRII **>. Genuine Piter Beer STKAKNS’ WINK is an ideal reined} for luui' disease. Palatable, aiding assist iui{ assimilation of f« »*>• 1. 11 builds up and stivutfl liens Sir tan M in>. WAKTTEID. Applications are iuvited for the post of Sanitary inspector, District Office, Nibomj Tebal. at
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    THE PREPARATION OF RUBBER.
    1203 2 Following are excerpts from a very interesting ami useful article on the preparation of rubber by Mr. P. J. Burgess, of the Straits Service, as published by the Agricultural Bulletin The Kuhbkr-Washino Macuink. Th is machiue consists essentially ot two steel rollers which revolve on horizontal
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    Stronger, Brighter, Better.
    475 2 That's how this Batu (iajah Mail Heels Since Dr. WILLIAMS' PINK PILLS Cured His Liver How is Yours Me. V. 8. James is a telegraphist iu the service of the F. M. S. Railway. He is stationed at Batu Gajah. His faith in Dr. W illiams’ Pink
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      86 2 Native States, European Nurse to take eutire charge of two children, aged 5 years, and 18 mouths. Good wage to trustworthy, competent woman. References required. Apply to “A. R. C.,” c o Straits Echo. 7-d-0o diusrt tri-wk 175 LOST. VI ALE SIAMESE CAT. Suitable repiiid bv returning same to 21
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      461 2 HOUSES No. 86 Northam Road and No. 9 Arratoon Road. Immediate entry. -Apply to KHOO SUN POE, No. 7, Church Street. 17-12-04 uc 891 TO FURNISHED, seaside Bungalow. Taujong Tokong, easy of access to and from Town. Entry from March, 1905. For terms apply to the undersigned. Abthuk C. CAPEL,
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      1523 2 .ml Ate let. iUiud ?’or <tet. T price $250. IHE WORLD’S GREAT volume Offers invited. m 40 volumes, nearly 16-11-04 CL VSSICS new. Cost “B. H.” Strait» Echo. 813 jrySTANT’S RHOPALOCERA MALAYANA,” complete in 3 volumes with plates and appendix. Price .£2O. Apply to ENTOMOLOGIST, 771 c/o Straits Echo. ur[oo
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      2032 3 P. 0. •13 vie IS. K. Co. Homeward Mail. C COMMENCING with the s.s. CoroJ niandel programme*! to leiive this Port ou the 4th February next, the Homeward Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Penang every alternate Saturday, before daylight, sailing again not later than 10 the same
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    The Straits Echo.
    94 4 JtiMine everybody, ami justice »loi*e.— fcwi-1 Rstablished June Ist, 1903. Ptihh-hel «l*ily (except Knmliv". > XT TNI CRITERION PRESS, Ld., No ‘2*2«i-“2:-t2. lUmcli St roof, Peiiaii!'. ••AIU.K .llllIKKNK: “Ec lio —Penan No. IKK. NOTICE Dt i. ino tin* temporary absemv of tlit* Editor. Mk. Cuksnky Duncan, from
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  • Current Topics.
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      The Colour Line.
      449 4 A cask on all fours with our A and B car question is reported from Hongkong. The Hongkong Telegraph of ‘2lst ulto. says: Considerable indignation was aroused at the service of Car No. 20 on the journey home, after the races to-day, when a European inspector, superintending
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      The War.
      1076 4 The war telegrams which we have published during the last few days all point 'to the tact that another of those stupenj *lous struggles which the Russo-Japan-ie.se war has produced is now in progress and. as lists been the case all along, our I gallant allies are gaining
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    OUR MEAT SUPPLY.
    817 4 I Representations to the Municipal President. It will be remembered that, owing to the present dearth of water and the consequent cutting off of the supply from the Watertalis from 8 p.in. to 5 a.m. t the slaughter of pigs at ihe Municipal Abattoirs has, for the
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    Church of Our Lady of Sorrows.
    47 4 1 he Rev. Father begs to acknowledge with thanks the following 2 h scnptions towards the fund for the of the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows Messrs Ban Joo Hin A Co. «.jo, Mr. Kliaw Joo Tok Lim Mali Cham
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    Lawn Tennis.
    34 4 The following tie was decided at ,i Peuang Cricket Club’s lawn tennis t, (1II meut yesterday afternoon ua Single Handicap Clam A. A. Reid heat H. E. Rigg„ t>— 2 6 0.
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    A Former Straits Padre.
    758 4 The Kev. Alexauder Laniont, B i, present minister of St. Paul’* PresbvteriJ Church, South Siiields, England. li a8 1 dined a call to the pastorate of Tli»«'i S!S reet X V Clmrcll > p »wley, Scotian,] 1 hough still a comparatively young ln;iu r he was
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    The War.
    659 5 Manchtinhan Pans Captured. Pursuing the Russians. 1 < Hr ho Special.) Tokio, 8 March—An official Japanese despatch states that Manchunhan Pass, couiinunding the head of the valley leading to Fusan, has lieen captured by the Japanese, who are now pursuing the Russians in a northerly direction. Russians Retreating
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Commercial Treaties.
      21 5 German-Abyssinian Treaty Signed. (Echo Special.) Berlin, If March —The new commercial treaty between Germany and Abyshinia Ims been signed,.
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      Our Japanese Allies.
      27 5 Parisian Press Protest. (Kelio Sjiecial,) Berlin, 9 March.—The Paris Figaro in a leading article, inveighs strongly against the renewal of the AnJ|£ Japanese Alliance.
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      Foreign Politics.
      42 5 Free Hand Demanded for Great Britain. (Echo Sjiecial.) Berlin, 9 March—The Paris Figaro publishes a letter from Sir Charles Dilke, Liberal M. P. for Forest of Doan Division of Gloucestershire, demanding a free hand for (beat Britain in foreign politics.
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      Prince Ferdinand.
      49 5 Courteous Reception in Great Britain. Echo Special. Berlin, 9 March.—ll. R. H. Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria had a most courteous reception on his arrival in Great Britain. To Visit Rome. It is announced that Prince Ferdinand will be accorded a reception at a later date in Rome.
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      Kuala Lumpur.
      70 5 Wrongful Dismissal Case Verdict for Plaintiff. Echo Sjiecial.) Kuala Lumpur, 8 March.—in the action brought in the .Senior Magistrate’s (Jourt by Mr. D. McL. Donald against Messrs Chow Kit Sc Co.—by whom he was employed as a tailor’s cutter on a three years’ agreement claiming 85,000 for wrongful
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    The Murdered Attaches.
    218 5 Confession or Criminals. Wiring on the 22ud ulto., the Chefoo correspondent of the Shanghai Mercury says The Chinese suspected of the murder of German Commander von Gilgeiiheimb and Baron de Cuverville have at last confessed. The circumstances accompanying the murder, according to the confession of these junkmen,
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    Municipal Commission.
    153 5 Thk following are the agenda for the ordinary meeting of the Commission toinonow 1. Minutes of last meeting to lie read and confirmed. 2. Anv special business tlie President may bring forward. 3. Questions 4- Report on premises Nos. 42 aud 44 Carnarvon Street as unfit tor human
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    Great Trade Depression in Fatshan.
    193 5 Fatshan, with its large population, near Canton, is above all a trading aud manufacturing mart. It appears that the town has had a very unsuccessful year. This stale of things is not confined to Fatshan for if rumours are correct, things are rather depressed aiiiopg
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    GIANT IN LONDON.
    658 5 Tali.kst Man in Thk World. The Russian giant Machuow made his first appearance at the Hippodrome on V\ eduesday, Feb. Bth, and was introduced to the audience by a daintily-dressed little lady, named Mine. Cliiquita, the smallest human being in the world, whose height is 19 inches.
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    Passengers.
    76 5 Ihtcard —Per I’riuz Heinrich, from Geuoa Mr. May Goldeuberg, Mr. A. Haggeninacher, Mr. L. F. C. du Pou, Mrs. A. Thiele. From Colombo Mr. W. S. Callander. Mrs. A. F. Peate. F'rom Antwerp Mr. Y, Quithoven. F'rom Southampton Mrs. J. S. 'J’hearu. Onticard Per Priuz Heiurich, for Yokohama Miss
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    Our Mail Budget.
    1051 5 More Peace-Talk. FATHER GAPON IN LONDON. {hrvm Our Own Correrjondeut Flket .Street, Feb. IT Peace tsilk lias grown this week like we*ds in a spring garden. It liegau in Washington where the auilyassadors ot (lie Isdligereuts and tiio.se of Great Britain and France were doing some frequent
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      Mr. HARGREAVES.
      209 5 Presentation oe A duress ani* Luncheon. To Tin; Editor of tiik Strait» Ecno. Sin, —Will you kindly allow me a small I space in vour issue of to-day to draw vuur I renders’ attention to the public presentation which will lie given to Mr. William Hargreaves, late Headmaster
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    THE RAILWAY.
    685 5 Another Complaint. To ihk Editor of tin. Stkvii» E< ho. Dear Sir, —With reference to the complaint made by Mr. Clieih Clioo Yew, as published in your issue of 28t.h February 1905, I think the time is now ripe that the authorities should see to the comfort of
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    The Boxers.
    201 5 A oRKEspoNDENT of the Easluru Times ,f-uvs Shoe, one of the Boxer ringleaders wh<* escaped punishment in I »00, has rej “inly appeared at Wenan-Hsien. iu Chili ploy nice. At a temple which he has built. •it 1 laopu he burns incense dailv mid has proclaimed himself the
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      746 6 BUCHANAN’S WHISKY IW. CORNFIELD. Graham &Co .Ld.J burn Co., Ltd AS SUPPLIED to H M. the Kin^ AND TO H. R, H. The Prince of Wales The only Scotch Whisky used on board the s.s. OPMIR on her trip round the world. “RED SEAL.” “BLACK Sc WHITE” Tailoring, Outfitting, and
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    WHAT THE WORLD SAID
    669 7 A HOl.'T Til k Vkkt “Little Father" u HO Ran Away and Hid lliMsn.v krom Danger V, 1 ,N i,r SO,Ue or **P OOlllllielltS on the ,f ,he ,|Vrtr ,r<> »> bis capital to Tsarskove U tfreat upheaval of tl.epoo.ilo ‘>n -Jim Juimarj Great Britain. A
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      1068 7 ong KHYE PANG. (Chop) KHYE GUAN. Tim Smelter* and Importers of Haw Opium 18c TAIPINd. Penang Foundry Co., Ltd. (Established 1876.) ENGINEERS, MILLWRIGHTS, <fcc., AGENTS FOR LLOYD'S National Bank of China, Limited. National Bank of India Ltd. Insurance effected against all risks. Sandi/a nds Buttery Co. &c. Weld Quay, A
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      183 7 DAVID BROWN Co., Logan'* 1 tail ding*. Estate Aleuts Auditors. Undertake tSulo» l>v Auction or Private Tender of House and Land Property and Stock, Agents, Harrow Hill Nursery, and Fruit l arui. For the .supply of Seeds and Seedlings of Oocoaniits, Mangosteens and Fruits of 71«; every deacripl on. LONDON
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      1235 8 TOIEAWA7, LAHILAW CO., Mill Novels at Lov Prices. 25 CENTS PER COPY. WHY TAKE THE RISK WHEN CHLOROBROM Will ensure a pleasant and enjoyable Sea-Voyage. Read this and follow the Directions. 2» IK GET. TITLE. The Black Arrow Essays Ethical aud Political John O’Howgate Dracula Arthur Gordon Pyiu TJie Strange
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