Straits Echo, 18 December 1906

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    Masthead
    35 1 Straits Echo AILV CHRONICLE op EVENTb. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY TOL 4-. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, TUESDAY, 18th DECEMBER, 1906. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 290.
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      1226 1 TIGER BRAND CEMENT? MS2SS «9 1> 5f <>e P& IN V XI RO ill kZ 7 7C# ALL PURPOSES. BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROY A L CHARTER. Hon*kon* Shanghai Banking Corporation. Nederlandsche Handel Capit-al Paid'up reserve Fund Reserve Liability) of Proprietors £800,000 •€975,000 £800,000
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      20 1 IIAKC LEE Co BASS’S ALE. V X CO cc n :r. V". 3> 0 IS THiS •mois s.ssHNNino SOLE AGENTS.
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    Goal Bird Novelist.
    1041 2 How Hk Hkcamb A Cannibal. Thk Haris polite have discovered in the iomits of a convict named Sporn, who came up for trial on November 13th, a manuscript entitled, The True Account of the Adveuluies of all Escaped Convict.” Ihe book is extremely power! u*, and several
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      603 2 Homeward Passenger Season 1907. P. O. S. N. Co. s.s. “MACEDONIA” 10,512 TONS. From Penang Direct to Marseilles and London. WITHOUT TRANSHIPMENT. Leave Bombay Apl. b Leave Penang Uar. 19 8 P M due Marseilles Apl. 20 Colombo Apl. 3 London Apl. 27 Passengers by this vessel will l»e afforded
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      1456 2 r n ffe /2 a n i FOR GENERAL HOUSEHOLD CLEANSING. For keeping: the body in Health and PREVENTING INFECTION. Gives a healthy glow to the skin, and thoroughly PURIFIES THE PORES. The Soap that Cleans and Disinfects at the same time. S&VI NC ■3» u FOR SALE. ►AKA RUBBER
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      137 3 Pin Seng, Hr. s.s., 378, Davidson, 17tii Dec., Singapore, 15th Dec., Gen ,—Q. B. Kee. Perak, Br. s.s.. 519, Olsen, 17ili Dec. Singapore, 15th Dtc., God., —S. S. S. Co. Van dkr Parra, Dut.ss, 331, Hut, 17tli Dee., Aclieen, 10th Dee Gen., H. L. A Co. Avagyee, Hr. s
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      DEPARTURES.
      34 3 Is-ih Dioimhki. Pin ticuij, for Port Swetteuhain and Singapore. Perak, for Port. Swetteuhain and Singapore. Palamcotta, for Singapore. Lady Weld, for Teluk Anson Fitzpatrick, for Rangoon Flying Fish, for Port Weld and Taipu.g.
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    EXPECTED.
    30 3 Vessel Fn>m Aijeal x Due C. A pear Singapore A.A.A Co. 20t.li Dec. I’ak Liug Singapore W.M.ACo. 29th Hay sou Singa pore W.M.&Co. 3rd Jau. Austria Triesto S.K.ACo. 7th
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    SAILINGS.
    30 3 eg; els Fur A'jentg Leavee 0. A pear 'Calcutta A A A Co. 20th Dec. I'ak Ling London W.M.AGo. 29tli Havson (Jeuoi VV.M.&Co. 3rd Jau. Austria 'Singapore S.K.&Oo. 7tli
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    84 3 For Pangkor—P»r Sree Banka, to-morrow, 2 p m. 'J'eluk Anson—Per Latujkal k-morrow, 2 p.m. Edit*, T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleli ami Sabaug—Per Pegu, to-moirow, 2 p.m. Peli—Per Avagyee, 20tli instant, uoon. Deli, liajan, Fdie and 'l'. Semawe—Per Van der Parra, 20tli it stant, uoon. Tongkali—Per Rotorua, 20tii instant, 1
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      1242 3 is. N, Co. 2ud Cl a. £4O Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outwards. Dec. 1!' s.s. Delta connecting with h.s. India Jan. 8.8. Arcadia do s.s. Mongolia Homewards. Dec. s.s. Devanlui connecting with s.B. Moldavia Jan. 5 s.B. Delhi do s.s. Victoria FARES BY MAIL STEAMERS. l*t Clast To
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      193 3 ASIATIC STEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd. INDO-JAVA LINE. A S. N. Co.’s Fleet. The Company M aintains a first class service of steamers carrying liolh passengers and cargo direct from Calcutta and Rangoon to the following ports in Java Batavia Samaraug Soerabaya Banjoewangi Paioeroeau IVI alongan Ch« ribon The Company’s Steamers
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    The Straits Echo.
    95 4 Justice iwtlsfles everybody and justice »lone.—Amer*o" Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.! criterion' PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street. Penan?. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL P« r annua» OUTBTATIONB Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Post Free *l5 CABLE ADDRESS: Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343. jr.S.—All business communications should be
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    The Railway.
    1006 4 That the railway is a boon to Malaya there can be no doubt and one has only to take the shortest of journeys upon it to see that it is appreciated bv all nationalities, for each train is tilled with a heterogenous collection of races such as it
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    The P. V’s.
    38 4 We would reiniud everybody of the smoking concert at the Drill Hall to-uorrow evening. Dress, for Volnuteers, is optioual, others the same, so, iu this sultry weather, there is bound to lie a good attendance.
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    The P. C. C.
    63 4 Wk have lieeu asked to give notice of the Peuaug Cricket Club Lawn Tenuis Tournameut. The Eutiv lost, which is now open, comprises the following events: —The Championship, Single Handicap, Double Handicap, Mixed Double Handicap. Ladies’ Double Handicap and Profession Pairs, or Championship Pairs. Entries will
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    With Thanks.
    85 4 M essrs Martyu Co., Ageuts for the Straits Settlements for Dawson’s Scotch Whisky, have sent us a beautifully designed Blotter aud Dairy, which, for the tiue productions of the historical relics of Scotland alone, is well worth preserving. We have also to acknowledge the receipt of a neat
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    The Light.
    343 4 Last «veiling we had our Hrst real failure of the electric light, which, when all is summed up. does not ainouut to very much. Our light has run very successfully and we have had no suddeu eclipses, but last evening a black darkness fell upou those portions of
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    INTERCEPTED LETTER.
    1955 4 My dearest Fanny.—l am afraid that there is not very much news this week, but then, you kuow, it isn’t every day we kill a pig and so one eanuot expect to be iu a constant whirl of dissipation from month to month especially iu a place like
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    A Cake.
    170 4 There was a cake left at this office this morning. The cale is uo longer existent It was a very good cake and had a reputation of l>eing one which might coutaiu a golden sovereign, as it was a cake from the French Confectionery. The Stafl are now
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      296 4 For Sabang, Rangoon Calcutta Tlies.s. “50EM8AWA,”3,375 tons, Capt. Schuurman, is expected here on 24th inst. from Singapore and to leave the same day for the above named ports. For freight, etc., apply to G. H. SLOT CO., Agents. “CIRCUS OTT.” Last Three Nights! TO-NIGHT! At 9-15 p.m. TO-NIGHT!! Entire Change
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      62 4 Everybody Uses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. Mothers buv it for croupy children, railroad men buy it for severe coughs and elderly people buy it for )a grippe,” sav Moore liros., Eldon, lowa. U. S A. “VVe sell more of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy than any other kind. It seems to havetakeu tholead
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      75 4 A Prominent Publisher Endorses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. Mr. Leon C. Streeter, proprietor of the Worsceter, Cape Colony, Stind-i rd, says: For the past seven years, or since w ehave been in South Africa, Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has always been kept in our household. My wife has found it to be
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      72 4 You Take Desperate Chances When You Neglect a Cold. It should be borne iu mind that ev**»v cold weakens the longs. lowers the vital it' aud makes the system less able to withstam each succeeding cold, thereby paving l' l wav for more serious diseases, t’an yon afford to take
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Kampar.
      20 5 I dlal Motor Accident AY/*, Special.) Kamprr, I7tl. December A motor rav Iliroush ran over and killed a Chinaman.
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      The Navy.
      120 5 The Portsmouth hint (Supplied by lieuter I,'iu'loii, IH,I. December.— Mr. E.I,„u U J Itoberteon, Civil Lord of the Admiralty has .iuuounced that, m couuectiou with’ the disturbances at Portsmouth, it h aB been decided to relieve Commodore Stopford of h.s command for failing to deal with the disturbances
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      Politics.
      92 5 India. (Supplied by lieuter.) Loudon, 18th December.—Mr. Joliu Ellis has resigned the Under Secretaryship for India. The Transvaal Loudon, 18th December.—Mr. Winston Churchill stiles that Lord Selborue is willing to reUiu the Governorship of the Transvaal if the Imperial Government desire him to do so. Orangia. London, 18th December.—Mr.
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      Germany.
      62 5 The Coming Elections. (Supplied by lieuter.) London, 17th December.—The Berlin National Liberals aud Radicals have is ued their respective manifestoes. The former manifesto deuouuces the Centrists aud Socialists and appeals warmly to German patriotism to briug the war in Damaraiand t» a successful finish. The Radicals avoid the Colonial
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      Russia.
      76 5 Another Outrage. (Supplied by lleuter.) Loudon, 17ili December. —TheCouimaud<iut of the Geudarmery at, Radoui, iu Russia, lias lia<l his leg blown off bv a bomb which was thrown at him. His assailaut was arrested. The Times Case. Loudon, 18th Decenilrer. —The Times, iu anuounciug the withdrawal of the Decree
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      Princess Royal.
      37 5 Progressing Satisfactorily (Supplied by lieuter.) London, 18th December. —It officially reported that the Princess Royal has been progressing as well **s could be expected after a secoud operation. Her illness is painful, but not daugerous.
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      Australia.
      46 5 The Commonwealth Election*. (Supplied by Renter.) Loudou, 18th December.—The approximate result of the Australian Commonwealth elections is that 18 Ministerialists. 31 Anti-Socialists and 26 Socialists »ave l>een elected, the Australian States showing reseutmeut at being represented at »n« Colonial Conference by tlio Commonwea i only.
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      Belgium.
      38 5 The Congo Question (Supplied by Renter.) London, 18th December The result of a protracted debate m the Mg i Chamber is that Belgium has taken me first definite step towards the annexation ot the Congo Free State.
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    Perak Tin.
    713 5 November Output. Ihe output was 35,943 94 nikuls cum pa;«l wth 41.070.7:! pikuls JTUS U T ,s e ,'r,'r, ot "f retiirne-l hi *4i.4,9wi5 ■..““paw'’' nl S e a wr i age pn<,e of tiu Wds «98.02 per P-UI with duty at 841.13 per bhara. he for 9
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    Government Gazette.
    443 5 The Government Gazette of December 14 contains the following itemsof information:— L uder the provisions of Section 4 of The Mahoinmedau and Hindu Endowments Ordinance 1905” His Excellency the Governor in Council has lieen pleased to direct that the endowment known as Hajee Abdul Kader Alim's Mosque iu
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    British North Borneo.
    524 5 foMminting upoa our recent, leading article upon British Noith Borne the Perak Pioneer says Our contemporary the Straits Echo has beeu making some pertinent and somewhat terse remarks ou the subject of Railway Extension iu British North Borneo, with which we can only add our entire agreement.
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    FIXTURES.
    61 5 To-day. lird Day of 11th Moon. Circus O t, Dato Kramat Gardens, 9 15 p.m. To-morrow. 4th Day of 11th Moon. Circus Ott. Dato Kramat Gardeus, 4 p in. and 9 15 p.m. Fo»>tball Match C. R. C. vs. P. F. S Teoug Tat’B jreeu. Town Band, Esplanade, 6
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    THE MOON.
    29 5 First Quarter Dec. 22ud lOh 3.7iu. r.M J Hull Moon 31st 1h.43 Bm. am Last Quarter Jau. 7th 9h.47 sm. p.m OX*wMooii 14th 12h 57.0 m. p.m
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    38 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Outwards. H«»mkw*ki*k Delta 19 Dec. |De vault a 22 Dec Arcadia 2 Jan. Delhi 5 Jan hxira Service. Outwards. Homeward*-. Java 2 5 Dec. 1 Formosa 28 Dec Na mu r 11 Jan
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    MAILS DUE.
    18 5 Euglish (Delta.) ...PJihDec Chin i Devanha ...22nd China (Pr. liegeut Lnitpoll ...25th German (Prinz Heinrich) ...26th
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      14 5 The French Confectionery, 17a, Northam Road. Chocolates, Bonbons, Dessert Fondants, At M* yonabl* Vrice
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      47 5 Influenza Can be cured by commencing at the first svmptonis to use Chamberlain s Cough lwemedv F Thousands have used this remedy during the past year, and we have to learn uf a siugle case where they were not ph*»«d Koi sale bv all clieuiisls and atorehnnpeis.
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      214 5 PENANG SALES ROOM. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. TO UK SOLI) BY PUBLIC AUCTION, IN THE COURTYARD OF LOGANS BUILDINGS, BEACH STREET, PENANG, On Friday, 28th Doc., 1906. AT 12 NOON, All tlie undivided two-third shares right title aud iuteiest cf Goh Kong Hooi and Goh Kong E<>k in aud
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      581 5 [Edison-Bull Phonographs New Gold-Moulded RecordsJust received, a new consignment of these mperior Machines at (he following prices. The “GEM/ complete with Aluminium Trumpet, New Model Reproducer .iu<l oi'er, £23 Nett. Same with speed large horn and crane outfit, £34 The STANDARD (runs four records <>u oue wiudiug) with large Aluminium
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  • Obituary
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    30 5 Obituary. Mr. T. D. Bolton, M. P (Supplied by It enter.) *»iou"i.l 8 S r D^' nber r The Member ,.r J ,m,na Dollme llollou. berbjlre ljrlU u,; t Nor.hEr.t
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    The Pathan Sultans of Bengal.
    1314 6 Lecture bv Sir James Bourlmllon. (Special for lhe Indian Daily Netn«.) At a meetiug of tlie Koval Asiatic Society ou Noveml>er 13th, Sir James Bour.iillou read au interesting paper ou “'1 he Pathan Sultaus of Bengal.” He poiuted out that the history of Mohamedau Bengal
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    SHARES.
    491 6 last Dividend. Name. o 3 c? Mining Beiat Tin Miuiug Co., Ltd. 1 A *»0 lOp c. for do 57J p. c. for 1903 3 interim for 1906. 20 p. c. interim for 1906. 5/6 interim for 1906 l/- paid January 1901. 7/6 iuterim div. for 1906 25.50 Six
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      45 6 Sprained Ankle, Stiff Neck, Lame Shoulder Theae are three coimuou ailments for which Cambcrlaii.’s l*aiu lialm is especially valuable. If promptly applied it will save you time, money and suffering when troubled with any one of these ailments. For sale by all chemists and stoiekee|ters.
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      38 6 The Early History of Penany, 1592—1827. BY E. G. Cullm and W. F. Zehnder. (Reprinted trom the Straits Echo/ Royal Quarto, 44 Pages. Price $1.00. CAN BE HAD AT The CRITERION PRESS, I.tp. 226 232. Bench Street, Penang.
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      105 6 Undrew Usher Co.'siBORDEI’S PEERLESS BRAND SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., AGENTS FOR PENANO F. M. .S EVAPORATED CREAM. Absolute Purity Guaranteed, AGENTS: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., PEN A NO. Til Of atr* «(At > i'l 1 X. 1 (f) mm\' .t x f r*s js ft; W/Uttf Ah .1
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      596 6 Wise Policy. hat it would be a wise policy for every one to keep Steams’ Head Acho Cure constantly at hand admits of no doubt. Nothing secret about it. Perfect !y liannless. Easiest to take. Acts most quickly. Cures most surely. Has most friends. Stearns' Head Ache Cure Give* Instant
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    PENANG TURF CLUB. Programme for January Meeting, 1907.
    1164 7 r Tuesday, 29th January, Thursday, 31st January, Saturday, 2nd February, l 1907. i First Day. Tuesday, 29th January, 1907. 1.—The Maiden Plate. Value $600. A Race for Maiden Horses. Weight as per scale reduced 14 lbs. All animals imported into the S»ra*ts
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    Poor St. Andrews.
    1006 7 Some A. B. P. Reflections. The Ainrita Bazar Patrika wiifes:— Did the Scots of Calcutta slug Baude Mataram at the St. Andrew’s Dinner they held last Saturday They have need to do it, for, like the ludiaus, they have forgotten that they have a country of their
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      209 7 P. IHo/r Craned CYLINDER OIL. Sandilands. Untiery ,y BAXTER A Co.’s BEST NAVY CANVAa. SANDILANDS, IHJTTERV Co. DIVINIA perfume. RUBEROID ROOFING. Adamson, Gilfillan Co., Ltd. Jeyes’ Puri/ier, s 11 wm Om? Latest Creation. DIVINIA PERFUME combines the finest qualities by its delicacy and strength, which justify its superior position amongst
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      80 7 WROUCHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINCS. Stock Always on Hand ADAMSON, G1LFILLAN CO., LTD. HARDWOOD TIMBER. (BLUE GUM.' All sizes of Scantlings, Beams, Planks and Piles in stock. More durable and cheaper than local hard wood. Used in Dover Harbour Works, also by Straits, Indian and South African Governments. Especially suited to
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      1187 8 Lim Sun Ho, chop KE'NO MOH Co., .6 4, Beach Street, Penang. Importers of all kinds of European Cloth and General Commission Agents. 22c VOTICB. NOTICE. VIEWS of Penang, Singapore. Perak, Selangor, and Sumatra. Photos enlarged, various sizes up to 3 ft., on Bromide paper. W. JONES, King Street, Penang.
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