Straits Echo, 26 February 1907

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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 SOh n. $24 Fer Annum, PENANG, TUESDAY, 26th FEBRUARY, 1907. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 44.
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      1149 1 TK5HR BRAND CEMENT. fs 258 N *6 ZA 03 -V a* pA>* °e IN MX! EUR ALL PURPOSES. BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. incorporated by royal CHARTER. Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation. Paid-op-Capital Reserve Fond—*10.000,000 .£800,000 £975,000 £800,000 Capital Paid-up Reserve Fund Itoervo Liability! of proprietors Head Office:
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      21 1 SOLE AGENTS. GUINNESS’S STOUT. Si a <$> Co 2s. O m 30 C0 <s> o A tic aw s,ssva TlAfV'G LEE CO.
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    Stoessel's Hard Fate.
    1227 2 “Great Tzar, Forgive Quite recently a report was circulated in St. Petersburg that Geueral Stoessel, who achieved world wide fame by his defence of Port Arthur agaiust the Japanese, had been obliged by necessity to seek financial aid from a well-known benevolent organisation which is indirectly connected
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    Chinese Representation Abroad.
    305 2 The Chiuet-e Government has established new laws for the Chinese legations abroad. I he legations to Loudon, Paris, Berlin, St. Petersburg, Washington and Tokyo are to be cdled Legations of the First CDss. Iu each of these six legations, there shall be one Minister of the first
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    Gubernatorial Conference.
    435 2 A Hongkong View. Under the above heading the China Mail says The leeeut meeting of the Admirals of the China, Indiau and Australian squadron» at Singapore has suggested the advisability of periodical conferences between the Governors of Hongkong and Singapore.. Our contemporary, the Singapore Free Press, warmly advocates
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      728 2 i UP 3AP ROYAL DISINFECTANT os Use It in the bath it keeps the body in health. SftVIWc Use it in the sick-room it Is Invaluable for washins: the patient's bed-Jinen. Use it throughout the house for all cleansing and ourifying purposes. CLEANS AND DISINFECTS AT ONE AND THE SAME
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      1193 2 PENANG BAND. NOTICE is uereby given that the charges for the services of the Band will be as follows:— Dances, 9 pm. to 2 a.ua. Chinese Funerals, 11 a.iu. to 4 pm Af f er the above hours, $15 per hour or part of an hour. Dinners, 8 pm. to
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      ARRIVALS.
      45 3 Pin Seng, Hr. s.s.. 378. Daridson, ‘2sth Feb., Singapoie, 23rd Feb., Gen., —Q. B. Kee. Avagyee, Hr. 8 8.247, Buchanan, 26th Feb., Deli, 25tli Feb, Gen, —K. G. Co. Langkat, Br. s.s., 147, Lyons, 26th Feb., Teluk Anson, 25th Feb., Gen., K G. Co.
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      DEPARTURES.
      48 3 26th February. Van der Parra, for IVli. Ban Wfiatt Soon, for Laugkat. Pegu, for Langsa, T. Seniawe, Segli, Olekleh and Sabang. Hork (Jhnan Un, fo.* Setul. Pin Sen for Port Swettenbam and Singapore. Perak, for Port Swettenbam aud Singapore. Carlyle, tor Teluk Ausui Cheang Chew, for Rangoon.
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    EXPECTED.
    26 3 Vessel* From Agents Due At boil iGl IS(. ».W S.B.&Co. 1 st, Mar. Trieste ]C loml o S.K.&Ct». 5th BeuveLue |L union S.R.&Co. 1 9th
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    SAILINGS.
    24 3 1 rj'Xf'/* For /1 jents Leavef Atholl Siujupoie S.B.&Co. 1st Mar. I'riest* Sitiixapore S. K A Co. Beuvenue Singapore S B.&Co. 9th Mar.
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    212 3 For Hutu Habra— Ter It Halewyn, to-morrow, 1 p.ui. Teluk Ausou —Per Lamjkat, to-morrow, 2 p.ui. Pangkor—Per tiree Banka, to-morrow, p.ui. Singapore, China and Japan—Per Ma'ta, 28th iu&taut, 0-30 a m. Pangkalau Prandau —Per Petrel, 28th instant, noon. Kopali, Kr-u<>rg. Victoria Point, Mergui and Tavoy —Per Oniapere, 28tli
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      1767 3 (S HIPPIN G.) tai, a itS. N. Co peeled Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outwards. .iw s Malta connecting with eb ss. Moldavia u U »j». Delta do s s. Himalaya 's a s. Arcadia (lo ua. Victoria \y\ 11 8H. Ditanha do 8.8 .India Homewards. M .j s> Devanha
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      99 3 Homeward Passenger Season 1907. P. O. S. N, Co. S.S. “MACEDONIA” 10,512 TONS. From Penang Direct to Marseilles and London. ITHoUT TRANSHIPMENT. leave Penang Mar. 19 8 r m Colombo A pi 3 Leave Bombay ipl. 6 due Marseilles Apl. 20 London Apl. 27 s l>v Hn» vecMjl will be
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    The Straits Echo.
    105 4 Jiiatioe s&tlflflen everybody and justice alone.— Emerson Established June Ist, 1903 Published daily (except Sundays.) CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penan> PRICE: DA ILT LOCAL I*4 per ani on OBTSTATIONS Postage Kx'r-. MAII. BDITION (Poet Free $l5 CABLE ADDRESS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343 X.C. All
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    WOMEN GAMBLERS.
    1596 4 A correspondent writes to us on the subject of gambling by women, with especial reference to the game of Peh Bin which appears to be the one most affected by the nonias and which, he states, leads them into all sorts of deceits and subterfuges to obtain the
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    Penalty Hunt Club.
    34 4 A papercbase Ims beeu arranged for Wednesday, 6th March, meet at Tboruliebank 5p m. Finish at Westlands where Mr. Cilmour will beat home to members of the Club and their friends.
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    Penang Golf Club.
    59 4 Following are the results of the competitions played off on the 23rd lust, and the following day February Monthly Medal. Mr. S. F. B. Martin 49 44= 93—10=83 O. Mugbston 41+43= 84+15=89 G.<+S-th ...54+52=106-14=92 Dr. D. M. Ford 50 59=109—14=95 Ladiei’ February Medal Mrs. Hoops 49 50=
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    The British Cinematograph.
    837 4 The British Cinematograph gave a capital show last eveui g, as, indeed, it invariably does The films shown were excellent and compare very favourably indeed with the best shows at home, while the selection of subjects leaves uothiug to be desired These advantages, added to the fact
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    Supreme Court.
    192 4 lu Appellate Jurisdiction (Before Mr. Justice 8. L. Thornton) Breach of Auctioneers’ Ordinan. k Some time ago Mr. T. M. P. Smith, a licensed auctioneer, was charged before t Bench Court consisting of Messrs. Codriug. ton aud Nathau for a breach of the A Uc tioneers’ Ordinance, He
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    Counsel and Magistrate.
    129 4 Mr. Hereford, the Second Magistrate has been served with a writ of mandamus at the instance of Mr. Wright Motion, ordering the said Magistrate to appear liefore Mr. Justice Thornton on the 4'li prox. and show cause why he refused to grant a summons to oue Mougur
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    A Question of Extradition
    568 4 s Yesterday afternoon, Inspector Braua- gau, of But*erwonh, made au application > before tbe Fust Court, for the rendition to t be Kedah authorities of ltcln, a Malay, alleged to have been concerned in a c ise of gang- rot berv, iu the Opium Farm at
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      545 4 To Ordinary and Order Hills of Lading Holders. i t To Ordinary and Order Bills of Lading Holders. s.s. “LIBERIA” has arrived from s.6. “PRINZ LUDWIG” has arrived Hamburg via ports. from Bremen via ports. BEHN, MEYER Co., Lm, BEHN, MEYER Co., Ltd, A I A A gents A Agent
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      54 4 Chamberlain’s Cnugh Remedy Absolutely Harmless. The faulUof giving children medicine containing injurious substances, is some times more disastrous than the disease from which thev may he suffering. Every mother should know that Chamheriaiu’s Couch Remedy is perfectly safe for chilcben to take, as it contains nothing harmful. For sale by
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      46 4 Every Bottle Guaranteed This is done with Chamberlain’# CouJ 1 Remedy. am] if you are not satisfied using two thirds of the bottle aeconliu: u directions, returu w>>at is left and >’ ou 1 mouer will be refunded. For sale b. v n chemists an 1 storekeepers.
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The “ Imperatrix.”
      70 5 The Imperatrix.” Large Loss of Life (Supplied by lleuler. i), 2'Hi February-—Seventeen peolihv«- now beea rescued froiu the stranded ]»perotur. London, 2<>th February.— The Austriau T|,,vd steamer linperatrix which was wreck--1 off tlie coast of Crete is regarded as a loss The apt»in, the officers, except e third Engineer, all
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      Russia.
      55 5 Pot and Kettle. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 25th February. M Bilderling r prdvi,'U to General Kuropat kin’s taunts of [ne Russia u army, published iu our the lath iu t says that only a bad work nun'|iiarrel« with his tools He repudiates Kuropat kin’s criticisms of the rauk and
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      Japan.
      32 5 Cars for Manchuria iSupplied by Reuter.) London, 2tith February.—The New York Timet learns that Japan has purchased fifty tbousaud 1' us of steel cars for immediate shipment for the Mauchuria Railways.
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      General Booth.
      25 5 Mis Tour of the East. (Supplied by Renter.) London, *J5th February. —Geueral Booth has started on his tour to America and Japan s========
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    Latest News.
    588 5 (Supplied by Renter.) Lomlou, 26th February.—Au enormous amount of interest is being taken in the foht which takes place to-night at the National Sporting Club for the English Heavyweight Championship. The stake amounts to 1,350 au<l the contestants are Tiger Smith, trained at Merthvr Tvdvil. and Muir, of
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    INTERCEPTED LETTER.
    1917 5 My dkakk&t Fanny.—Royalty has departed aud so have the Borea performers, with the result that I have beeu able to get in a few good nights’ rest, during the week, for which l am devoutly thaukful, as, indeed, I ought to lie. 'Talking of Bore.u», oue of the
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    Selangor and the Singapore Bishopric.
    228 5 Last October, says Truth, 1 ci«inin°utfd upon the fact that the State Council of Selangor, one of the Federated Malav States, were induced bv the Rritish Resident to vote 7,500 dollars towards the endowment of an Anglican Bishopric in the neighbouring British colony of Singapore.
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    China in a New Role.
    712 5 Russian invasion of ludia lias bteu the bugbear of British politicians for many years past. We are uow bid to cast uwav all our fears iu that direction, savs the L. <£• C. Express, and look to quite a new source of danger to our
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    Passengers.
    25 5 Pei Coen, for Batavia Piofes < r ud Mrs Treub. Per Penta'eota, for Singapore Mr* Rappa, Miss Meyer, Messrs. Fisher, A Haiinou aud W. Massiuk.
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    FIXTURES.
    87 5 To-day 14th Day of 1st Moon. P. C. C. Tennis Tournament. The British Cinematograph, coiner of Peuang lload ami Campbell Strce* 9 p.m. The Grand Cinematograph, Kimbiih; St eet, 9 p.m La I Pe f»nna ce. Opera Indra Pennata, Sileinbar,” K'H: Street Theatre, 9 p.m To-mor row 15th Dav
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    THE MOON
    22 5 O Full Moan F- b. 28 h Last Q larier Mr. 7ih O.New Moon 14 1» First Quarter 2 2nd
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    MAILS DUE.
    17 5 English (Malta) .28 h Feb, China (Devanha) ...2ud Mar Chiua Pteussen) ...sth Grtnau Zielen 6*h
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    P. & O. SAILINGS
    18 5 P. O. SAILINGS Se^vicr Outwards. Hosihakim» MaUa 28 Feb. Devanha 2 Mar Dt 'tx 14 Mar. Delhi 16
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      13 5 I' Tench Confectionery, A s Northam Ro^d. Bonbon a, Fondants, At Itmtonabt* rrirt>t
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      54 5 Anolher Case of Rheumatism Cured by Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. The efficaov of Chamberlain's Pain Balm in the relief of rheumatism be yr'+tfs. rtj. t sr&iSste Ptini llaim give him "permanent relief from rheumatism in the back »beu every'»*'»» pise failed, and he would not be without it. For Bale bv
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      287 5 WANTED. IN the Stamp Office, Penang,an Assisfauf Probate Eximiue». Applicants must be able to spe ik aud re id Chinese, and to examine Chinese accounts. Salary s*o per mensem. Applications statiug age aud «juaiiticatious to be sent to the uudersigued GEORGE COPLEY, Co'fee tor of Stamp Duties. 2G-2 U 7
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      222 5 VIOLINS A N MANDOLINS. A Pine Stock of Violins, supplied with llovv, Case, Instruction Hook, Resin and Extra Stiings, packed and delivered Penang Railway free. 89.00, 812 50, 817 50, 822 00, 827 50 and *35 00. GEORGE TISbiVGTON COY. Vic'or Piano Agency, BEACH STREET, PENANG. TO=N GH! TO-NIGHT!! KEEP
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      33 5 WEATHER. J UK follotvu;_ r repoii i~ kiu>liv si;ui»iie«l l*r the Signal Direct»»!- t»i h...i I WinTailis 1 lie rainfall (il'riii!’ tli»* ”4 hours ni»<’fd at in I» «Is y ®iu 0.8 inch.
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    Municipal Commission.
    958 6 official'minutes. Minutes of a meeting of 1 he Municipal Commissioners held ou Friday, the Bth February, 1907. Present. K. J. Hallifax, Esq. (President) Quali Beng Kee, Esq. L. H. Clayton, Esq. R. A. P. Hogau, Esq. Absent. G. H. Bees. Esq. Dr. P. V. Locke. 1. The minutes
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    EXCHANGE.
    117 6 Pbna.no, 26th February. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/4$ 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4$ 3 Credit ...2/4f* 3 Documentary ...2/4$ Calcutta, Demand Bank Ks 173$ 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Bombay, Demand Bank 173$ Mouimein, Demand Bank 171$ 3 days’ sight Private 1751 Madras, Demand
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    PRODUCE
    164 6 Gold leaf 04.70 B. Pepper( \V.Coast Slim.* oz.) sl7.— sales White Pepper $23 57 buyers Prang Pepper SIBJ buyers Cloves (picked) $42. —Bales Mace $B3. —sales Mace Pickings 72$ sellers Nutmegs 110 s 28 sellers {No. 1 5.10 sales 2 no stock Basket $3.25 buyers Tapioca Fiour 1.82$ nominal
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    MARKET PRICES.
    173 6 Penang, 26th February, 1907, Beef— cts. Soup per catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 25 Tongue 50 Feet 25 Heart 25 Liver 30 Pork— Pork per catty 32 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 24 Tongue 32 Mutton per
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      113 6 ii > Li: vM CO X L o ill 5«? UJ < gk W c° s'* rz 2,o»° SnnV* ra t:mm .1 U -*»68«*TO BE HAD RETAIL FROM Ban Seng Co., Gim Tek Bee Co., Heap Lee Co., Tong Joo Co., Goon Yen Friends, Chiat Seng Co., Teik Chin Co.,
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      177 6 JOHN WARTIK, HIKES. A ROMANCE OF MODERN MALAYA. BY OLIVER ASHWELL, AUTHOR OF T les °f the Fen” Chronicles of th t Carburettor Club” In Peril in Penang” etc. PRICE 50 CENTS. CAN BE HAD AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd 226,-232. Beach Street, Penane. FOR SALE. LAST FEW COPIES. “The
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    SHARES;
    510 6 Last Dividend. Name. s*-> 3 ffl I p. c. for 1903. for 1906. 20 p. c. interim for 1906. 25 7/6 for 1906 1/- paid January 1901. 10/. for 1906 Mining. Beiat Tin Minim; Co., Ltd. Bersawah Gold Mining Co., Ltd. Bruseh Hydraulic Tin Mining Co.,Ltd Duff Development Co.,
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    The Truck System.
    852 7 (('<>/<<• ’tided fi m n tterchy s tssi'C.) The Answers. W’i It letereuce to Nos. 1, 3 was decided that they should l>e answered individually, as it was impossible to do so collectively. 5 1 because coolies have uo money and will not come to the mine
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      994 7 Straits Echo business directory. MINERAL WATER manufacturers. WROUCHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINCS. Large Stock Always on Hand. ADAMSON, GIL'FILLAN CO., LTD. INSURANCES. GRAHAM NICHOLSON, Office, ha, Beach Street. 141*c PENANG. SELECT BOARDING HOUSES. THE PRIORY, 38, Wortham Road. Hoarding House situated at the seaside within easy distance of Town. Terms Moderate.
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      107 7 Travel ers Find Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Everywhere. Mr. W. Kekermau, manager of the .Smith I’«in or Typewriter Co. at Omaha, N* brasku, U. S. A who is a staunch friend of Chamber lai i’s Cough Keincdv, savs I have lak« n particular notice that this remedy stems to he carried
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      1037 8 Lim Sun Mo, CHOP IIENO 1VIOH Co.i .64, Reach 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 sizes up to 3 ft., on Bromide paper. W. JONEb, King Street, Penang. Photographer.
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