Straits Echo, 21 December 1906

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    Masthead
    33 1 Straits Echo CHRONICLE 01 EVENTS», CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL $24 Per Annum, PENANG, FRIDAY, 21st DECEMBER, 1906. Single Copy, 10 cen(3, No. 290.
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      1274 1 TIGER BRAND CEMENT 7 N 258 <ri <*» -t* -a v- w>* IN FO tISTFCRALL PURPOSES. BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Capital Paidjup Reserve Fund Reserve Liability! of Proprietors £BOO,OOO £0 75,000 £BOO,OOO Head Office: HATTON COURT. THREADNKEDLE STREET, LONDON. Agencies and Branches.
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      18 1 SOLE AGENTS. GUINNESS’S STOUT. Hi fie 4 5 o V>«.SO cs G NO •htv s.ssva TlAI\C LEE Co
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    Raub Gold Fields.
    832 2 General Manager's Monthly Report The Chairman aud Directors, Kaub Australian Gold Mmiug Co Ltd., ipoie. Gentlemen, —1 beg to submit my monthly report on your mining and milling operations for the four weeks’ ending December 1 The accompanying sheet of mine measurements aud assay results of prospecting
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      75 2 Yru Take Desperate Chances When You Neglect a Cold It should lie borne in mind Hint every ooVI weakens t he limes. lowers the vitality ami iiiiikes the system less able to withstand each succeeding cold, tlieiebv pitvini' the wav for moifl se: ions di-eases. r »n you afford to
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      2279 2 Amalgam recovered 433 oz., producing Retorted Gold 145 oz produciug Smelted Gold 1 -444 oz. Average yield per ton 1.44 dwt. Total tout* crushed. 523 tons. t Amalgam recovered 2.408 oz. Smelted Gold 845.11 oz. Average vield per ton 3.23 dwt. tiueuess of bullion I*3B 888. W. H. Martin, Gen
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      160 3 Dagny, Nor. s.s., 888, Ahralmniseii, 20 tb Dec., Tuticorin, 9th Dec., Silt. -S. H. (Jtt. I v aba Mahu, J i[* s>., 8,887, Baiubridge, 21st Deo., Yokohama, 28di Nov., Gen B A Co. C. Apca r, Br. s.s., 1,78 th Thomas, 20th J)ec, Hongkong, lltli Pee, Gen., A. A
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      DEPARTURES.
      45 3 21st Deckmbb.i. Cornelia, for Port Swettenham and Malacca. Taw Tom/, for Tiangaud Pang Nga Deli, for A salt in Kwt Sana, for Singapore and Hongkong. Lad'} Weld, for Teluk Anson. Signal, for Singapore and China. Maaya, for Deli Un Peny, tor Perlis and Setul.
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    EXPECTED.
    36 3 1 rn*ei> .to* bt> Java I Colombo A.< i .A (*o Jo- h Doc. l\tk I.iuif Singapore W M A Co. 21» lb llavhou iSmir.ijmio W.M.ACo. Jiil Jan. Austria 1 Trieste S.K A Co. 7ili
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    SAILINGS.
    39 3 1 mxrlt h’>r .1 //'»*/> 1 it’ll mut 1 .l.i va Singapore A i .Si (Ji> -•>! ll 1 It'C I’ak hiujj IjoikIoii W.M A (Jo. llavson ijeuo i W.M ACo. »r«l Jan Austria Singapore S K AOo. 7l li
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    80 3 For and Madras— IV. T/i»thjwa, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Paugkalaii I’raudan- IVr Petr*’, loniorrow, I p.m. Ijangkat.—For Hm I Vimlt Soon, lomol row, 2 p.m, Teluk Auhoii IVr Sir- t<. morrow 2 p.m. Teluk A nson IVr Laio/kof, t«» mot low, 2 p.m. Port Swullor.li.im, Kuala l.tniipm and Singapore-
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      1439 3 :aTA If m p. o. iiyls. i Co. Eroded Arrivals and Departure*. Mail ServiceOutwards. Jan. 2 s.s. Arcadia connecting’ with Mongolia I s.s Devan ha do 8.8. Brittauia l Belhi do H.8. Marmora hV** 11 8.s. Macedonia do Mooltan Homewards. l>ec. Jan. Feb. 22 8.8. Derail ha connecting with 8js.
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      168 3 ASIATIC STEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd. INOO-JAVA LINE A S. N. Co.’s Fi.kbt. Tlie Company's Steamers also give direct shipment to Padang auil Sahang, thus saving the transhipment charges incurred in shipping cargo vin Penang o*- Singapore, aud tlirough rites of freight are quoted on cargo to the following ports in
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    The Straits Echo.
    101 4 JwUc« Mtinfl** ererybodj *nd justice alooe. —Mwierto Established Jane Ist, 1903. Published daily (eicept Sundays.) AT THI CRITERION PRESS, Lhl., No. 226—232. Beach Street. Penang PRICE: DAILY LOCAL rer annnr OUTBTATIONS Postage Kxtra. MAIL IDITIOI* <P«*t Pree *l3 CABLE ADDRESS: Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343 H,B. All business
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    Spirits.
    688 4 Folk in the Straits hare been mourning the fact that the humble utengal) may be raised in price next year, tor not only is Government increasing the duty upon spirits and wines of all descriptions, but the cost of the licence for a bar or hotel has been steadily
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    The Circus Ott.
    804 4 The sensation promised in connection with uext Saturday uight’s show is growing apace. Not only will* Herr William Schullz loop the loop with a mau on his shoulders, but Mr. G. Burn, so as not to be outdone, is goiug to wrestle with bis lion Hercules aud,
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    Christmas Cricket.
    74 4 Penanu v Pekak. Tiie following will represent Perak at Cricket at Xmas in Peuaug Captniu Barrett, Dr. Fox. E. VV. Birch, Col. Walker. E. Bradbery, N. Grenier. F. F. Faithfull, E. C. Nicholson, R. B. Murray, P. T. Allen and J. If. G. Marriott. Amongst the refusals were,
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    A Christmas Tree.
    257 4 Yesterday was one of those days which will be marked in the minds of our children by red stones, for the Christmas tree given to the children attending St. George’s Girls’ School and the other Protestant institutions connected therewith had their auuual Christmas tree and it was
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    Christmas.
    745 4 Round the Ships. The writer was seut out again to-day by the editor to look at things, for editors have no consideration for anyone and all you have to do is ju-t to walk round and see things To-day we walked aud the lirst place we struck was the
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    A Clever Capture.
    316 4 On the night of the sth lust. three detectives, who were posted at the Date Krauiat Guldens, came upon three Malays who were loitering in a suspicious manner. They at once gave chase, and two of the men w«ie cvptured. Upon them were found housebreaking implements, one
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    Kedah News.
    571 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) It will l»e remembered that some time ago a piracy was committed off the coast of Situl on a Kling tongkai g, which traded betweeu here and Situ I in buffaloes, aud several of the crew were murdered. Mat Twi, the notorious uuate chief,
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      254 4 NOTICE. A limited quantity of PURE LISBON WINE HAS JUSI REEK RECEIVED The above is strictly Pure Grape Wine of the highest quality, having been imported solely bottled by us. Early orders are cordtial 1 y solicited* Apply RITCHIE Co., Temporary Address: 7 Northam Road. For Sabang, Rangoon Calcutta. The
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      76 4 A Prominent Publisher Endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Mr. Leon C. Streeter, proprietor of the *V orseeter, Cape Colony, Staml inl, savs: F 1 the past reven years, or since w eliave l>een in South Africa, Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has always been kept in our household. My wife has fouud it
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      48 4 Sprained Ankle, Stiff Neck, Lame Shoulder Tbew are three common ailments t" 1 which Cuuiberlain's l'aiu Balm is e*pcc |J valuable. If promptly applied it wl 9 *'j you money and suffering when truub w ith any one of these ailments, fm ?ii hy all chemists and stoiekeepers.
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  • TELEGRAMS
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      Politics.
      123 5 Mr Joie Ph Chamberlain. (Supplied by Reuter London SOlli December.— A letter i Mr. Joseph Chainliei lain ,:o Tariff Reform men ine a reul he expressed the hope «h*7 *V n w,,ic b resume public work. W soon Education. Londou, 20ih December ti 1 he House of Lords nn.ui'
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      Panama.
      73 5 President Roosevelt's Visit. (Supplied ly R eu t er London, 20th December.- President Loose veil, ,u a special message to Congress, describes Ins visit to Panama He expresses himself as coufadeut that the Canal will be successtully constructed aud rebukes the “doubting Thomases.” He says that tweuty five huge
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      Italy.
      90 5 The Triple Alliance (Supplied by Reuter.) loudon, 20th December.—Siguor Tittoui, the Italian Foreigu Minister, made a great speech iu the Italian Chamber upon Foreign a hairs, iu the course of which he made a declaration of Italy’s adherence to the Triple Alliance aud denied that it fettered her independence.
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      The Army.
      64 5 Another Proposal (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon. 20th December.—The Standard slate» that Mr. Haldane has drafted proposals for a uatioual army, which is to replace the whole of the auxiliary forces, I lie meu joiuing to serve voluntarily for six years, with a fortnight's amnia! training, while they may
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      Russia.
      36 5 New Ports. (Supplied by Renter.) London, 20th December.--The Pekiug correspondent of the Tim 0 reports that, according to a?re*Miient, Russia opeus, ou the 11th Jauuarv, Chaugcbuu, Kirin, Harbin aud ,\fauchu>ia to international trade aud residence.
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      The H. A. L.
      34 5 A Liner Wrecked. (Supplied by Reuter London, 20th Decemlwr. —The HamburgAmericau liner, Princeseiu Victoria Lnise, is a total wreck off Jamaica. The Captain committed suicide. The passengers were lauded safely.
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      Gold
      31 5 Rid Nuggets (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 20th December. —Several big uuggets have beeu «liscovere I ueai laiagulla, iu Victoria, two which were unearthed yesterdav weighiug 373 and 967 ounces respectively.
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      Strikes.
      33 5 Sailors Come Out. (Supplied by Reuter.) iioudoti, 20th December. —Strikes of sailors have begun in Geuoa, Napes, Leghorn aud Bari, aud torpedo-boats are carrying ou the mail service where necessary. a a—•
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      Australia.
      21 5 Anti-Gambling Laws. (Supplied by Reuter.) Londou, 20th December. —A stringent Anti-Gambling Bill has been passed t>y both the Victorian Houses.
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      Latest News.
      370 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 21st December.—Two bomba ere thrown at M. Chrzanowski the Chief > of (J*). while he was driving I In <*rnage ewo.t d by six dragoons. 1 7 Wa 8 Hh,, ed. a horse killed Mr Llnzanowski slightly and two dragoons mortally wounded. The assailants
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    Parliament.
    558 5 Tanjono Pa, jar Dock Arbitration. On 28th ulto. Mr. Wedgwood asked the Uuder-Secretary for the Colonies with reference to the Taujoug Pagar Dock Company award whether the shares iu this company were quote.] at $240 wheu expropriatiou by the Government was first decided ou; whether the Government was offerer]
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    Our Mail Budget.
    1066 5 Government Still Strong IN THE COUNTUY. (From Our Own Co reejtondent.J London. 29th November.—The Government has been granted distinct encouragement by the electors of Hu,ld rsfield. Thev had to have au election because Sir Janies Wood house was appointed a Railway Com missiouer. He was well known
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    Passengers.
    118 5 Per Inaha Mam, from Yokohama Mr. aud Mrs. Lawrie aud Mr. Kruger. Per C. Apcar, from Hongkong Mr. C. J. Ford aud Captain Biz. Per Kut Sang, from Singapore Mr. Lesslar. Per Hok Canton, from Acheeu Messrs. Huy Reus aud Holthauseu. Per Delta, from London Messrs. J. Rickey and
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    FIXTURES.
    54 5 'I'o-DAT. 6tb Dav of 11th Moon. Municipal Commission, Special Meeting, 3 30 p.ui. Town Hind, Esplanade, t* to 7 p.ui. Circus Ott, I>a to Kramat Gardens, 9 15 p.m. To-morrow. 7th Dav of 11 til Moon. Town Baud, Golf Cluh. 0 to 7 p.m. Circus O.t, Dato Kramat Gardeus,
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    THE MOON.
    29 5 f First Quarter Dec. 22ud I0h3.7m.i’.»i 0 Full Moon 31st lli.4d Sin. a m f.as» Quarrel Jau. 7tli9h.47 5m.P M New Mooii If 14th 12b.57.0m. p m
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    21 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Haii vice. illTWAKKV lloMKWAKItN. Arc id'o 2 Jan. I Derauhu 2'd her. Devanha 17 j Delhi 5 Jan.
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    MAILS DUE.
    16 5 Cliio i (Deoanha) ...22ud Dec. China (Pr Regent Luitpoll) ...25th German Prinz Heinrich) ...26th
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      14 5 The French Confectionery, 1 7a, Nortlmm Road. Chocolates. Bonbon** Dessert Fondant*. At Reasonable Price»
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      45 5 Influenza Cau be cured by commencing at tbe first symptoms to use Chamberlain’» Cough Remedy. Thousands have used this reuiedv during the past year, and we hare to learn of a single case where they were not leased For sale by all chemist» and stoiekeepeis.
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      256 5 Everybody Uses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. Mothers buy it for croupy children, railroad men buy it for severe coughs and elderly people buy it for la grippe,” sav Moore Bros., Kldon, Iowa, U. S A. We sell more of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy than auv other kind. It seems to have taken
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      456 5 [[Edison-Bell Phonographs New Records Just received, a new consignment of these superior .Machines at the following prices Ti e M GEM,” complete with A'uiuiuium Trumpet, New Model Kepro lu- < i ami oiler, $23 Nett. Same with s-p eial large horn aud crane outtit, $34. The “STANDARD (inns four records
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    “Englishmen in Foreign Service.”
    1048 6 Englishmen in Foreign Service.” The Cask ok Siam. VV suing m 1 lie Foriniyhtlif Renew nuclei i lie title quoted, Mr. Miuto 1*. Jolmstou says: There is a teudeucv to-day iu many ,Iii li ters to dec ry the Englishman and to lament with sorrowful beadshakings and dismal prognostications the
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    EXCHANGE.
    122 6 Penang, 21st Dkokmhkk (By courtesy of the Chartered Batik.) London Denmnu Sank ...2/1 4 months’ sitfht Bank ..2/4^\ 3 Credit 2/1$ 3 Documentary ...2/4} J Calcutta, Demand Bank \s 172J 3 days’ sight Frivaie 1741 Bombay; Demand Bank 1721 Mouimein, Demand Bank 1*04 f 3 days’ sight Private 174j[
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    PRODUCE.
    173 6 Gold leaf 5 65. B. Pepperf W.Coast 3ih*.a oz. $l7. —huge s White Pepper *23. —buyers Trang Pepper 21.60 nominal Cloves (picked $41.50 business done Mace sBo. —sellers Mace Pickings 67. —buyers Nutmegs 110 s 28. —sales C No. I 5} ppl Sugar < 2 uo stock Basket $3.20
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    SHARES
    503 6 Last Dividend. N;> uie. .Mining. Beiat Tin Miniug Co., Ltd. Bersawah Cold Mining Co., Ltd. Bmseli Hydraulic Tin Mining Co.,Ltd Duff Development Co., Ltd. 20% for yearending 31 10 5. Gopeu» Tin Mining Co. Ltd. lOp.c. for do 30/ t 06. Jaime if ydraulic Tin Mining Co. Ltd. Karangan
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      86 6 Andrew Usher Co.’s I BORDENS PEERLESS BRAND SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., AGENTS FOR PENANG F. M. .S EVAPORATED CREAM. Absolute Parity Guaranteed, AGENTS: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY k Co., PE NANO. mtnk > s CO X "H o ■•'V -J UJ MI < o TO BE HAD RETAIL FROM
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      442 6 THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Sandi/anr/*, Hutiery Sr Co. MACKAY’S LIQUOR WHISKf. G/es/ers' Champagne, WROUGHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINCS. Stock Always on Hand. ADAMSON, CILFILLAN CO., LTD. THE SMITH PREMIER TYPEWRITER. THE ONLY MACHINE WORKING in THREE COLOURS from ONE RIBBON. DOUBLE UNIVERSAL KEYBOARD. The leading machine
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    New Avenues of Trade.
    1009 7 Java t bk Exploit*:» by Au.tkalia. Those countries popularly comprised, uo matter wliat the locatiou of the speaker, iu the term “The East,*’ have U u slow iu learning ‘he value of the principles of eohl storage. It is ou!v a few years ago since the
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      900 7 P» /Wo/r Cranes' CYLINDER OIL. SMHtliltmds. Buttery Co NATURA STERILIZED MILE. •:o:John Razley life Bros.’ PORTLAND CEMENT I ION BRAND.” Sandilands, Buttery Co.. AGENTS. PENANG F M S. RUBEROID ROOFING. Adamson, Gilfillan Co.. Ltd. IN CASES OF 48 I-lb. Tins $8-00. 9« Mb. Tins $11-00 SH :ss AH TO BE
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      1122 8 Lim Sun Ho, chop rtfc'NC 1 JVIOH Sl Co., .04, Beach Street, Penang. Importers of all kinds of European Cloth and General Commission Agents. 22o VOTICH. notice VIEWS of Penang, Singapore. Perak. Selangor, and Sumatra. Photos enlarged, various sires up to 3 ft., on Bromide paper. W. JONEb, King Street,
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