Straits Echo, 18 April 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. VOJ.< S* $24 Per Annum, PENANG, THURSDAY, 18tli APRIL, 1907. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 86.
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      1230 1 TIG JR BRAND CEMENT. N. ri SS I £y ~b -3 /N V PO HE ST FOR ALL PURPOSES. BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Capital Paid up Reserve Fund Reserve Liability of Proprietors £BOO,OOO £975,000 £BOO,OOO Head Office: UATi'ON COURT, TIIREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON.
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      18 1 SOLE AGENTS, GUINNESS’S STOUT a <2 a w e\ X =o s> 'T ‘HTY SiSSYfI TIAIVG LEE Co
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    Unsophisticated Dancing.
    1043 2 Sumk Impressions Gathkked at a Sixpenny Hop.” [By Frank Meiqos in the Daily Express.] Ladies and gentlemen, tbe result of the first dance is two silver pins and a broochlost l” It is the voice of the dapper Master of Ceremonies, aud his announcement is a fine testimony
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      498 2 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. A Special Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners will be held at the Municipal Office at 3 30 p m. on Friday, the 10th instant. Business. 1. To consider and pass Supplemental Budget, No. 1 of 1907. 2. Any ordinary business. L. A. Coutikr BIGGS, Secretary. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS,
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      807 2 GOOD, STRONG IKON SAFES, horal Bouquet. Natural B 0 uq., ef J Cl r A respectable lirm of English Manufacturers, wishing to introduce their goods here, have sent us a consignment, of assorted sizes and designs, which can be seen in our office, No. 53 Beach Street. A SOAP FOR
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      116 3 S lfond, Nor. s.s.. 1,163. Ilodue, 18th Apr, Ranooon, 16th Apr., Get., C. H. A Sons. Cornklia, Br. s.s., 194, Reid, 18th Apr., Port Swetteuhani, 17th Apr, Gen., K. G. Co. Rotorua, Br. ss, 555, Liugard, 17th Apr., Tougkah, l6thApr Gen.,—K. G. Co. Omapere, Br. s.s, 340, Bell, 17th
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      DEPARTURES.
      51 3 18th April Keemun, for Singapore. China and Japan. Brouwer, for Deli and Langsa. Padang. for Bata Bahra. Ban Whatt Soon, for Langkat. Malaya, for Deli. Ilok Canton, for fjangsa, T. Seuiawe, Segli, Olehleh and Sabaug. Canton, for Pangkor and Teluk Anson. reesta, for Port Swetteuhani and Singapore. Fitzpatrick, for
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    EXPECTED.
    38 3 Yexaeh From Aye at* Due Ulenavon London B&Co. 19th Apr. lien led i London S B. A Co. 21st lyo Maru E. F. FerSingapore B&Co. 26th dii.aud Colombo S.K &Co. 3rd May. Braemar Glasgow S.B.&Co. 21 at
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    SAILINGS.
    29 3 I rgsel* For Ajenfg Ltavet GleuaYou Singapore B&Co. Apr. Hen led i Singapore S.B.ACo. lyo Maru Colombo B.&Co. E. F. Fer- dinand Singapore S.K.&Co. May. Braemar Singapore S.B&Co.
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    84 3 For Calcutta—Per Okara, to morrow, 11 a m. Tongkab—Per Rotorua, to-morrow, 1 p m. Port Swetteuham aud Malacca Per Cornelia, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Batu Babra—Per R. Halcwvn, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Singapore, China Japan—Per A Apcar, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Teluk Anson —Per Lady Weld, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Itangoou aud
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      1602 3 -(S HIPPI NO.) 8. N. Co. INTENDED SAILINGS. British India Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. Expected, Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outwards. Apl. 25 s.s. Devanha connecting with 8.8. Mongolia May 9 8.8. Oceana do s.s. Britannia 23 8.8. Malta do s.s. Marmora June 6 8.8. Delta do 8.8. Mooltan Homewards.
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      178 3 Straits Steamship CoLtd. New Service between Penang, Port Swettenliam and Singapore The above Company’s New Steamer “PERAK” will be despatched from Penang every Tuesday, at 5 p.in from the Wharf for Port Swetteuham aud Singapore, arriving at Port Swetteuham in time to catch the 830 train for Kwala Lumpur on
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    The Straits Echo.
    103 4 Justice satisfies everybody and lurtiee alone.— ltmenon Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.) at t h i CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226 —232, Reach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY LOCAL *l4 per annnn> OUTBTA riONS Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Port Free *l5 CAULK ADDRKSS Echo—Penang.” Telephone
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    TECHNICAL EDUCATION.
    1059 4 It gave us great pleasure yesterday to publish a letter from a correspondent upon the subject of technical education for, although lie adopted the somewhat unhappy nom de plume of Another View.” there is no denying the fact that the only difference between the views of our correspondent
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    Municipal Election.
    60 4 The voting for the election of a Municipal Commissioner to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. R. A. P. Hogan commenced at 10 o’clock ibis morning and will close at 4 30 p.m. Up to half past two this afternoon sixtyfive voles have been recorded
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    Municipal Commission.
    365 4 Following are the Agenda for to-morrow's meeting of the Muni ipal Commission 1. Miuutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed. 2. To consider and pass Supplemental Budget, No. 1 of 1907. 3 Auy special business the President may briug forward. 4 Questions. 5. Extension of Electric
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    Harmston's Circus.
    335 4 There is good news for waterless Peuaug, for Harniston’s Circus is due here iu a fortnight, aud we all know that the old favourite never comes to Penang without bringing us rain, rain, rain,—would that it were coining sooner Mr. R. Alton, the energetic advance 1 agent, is
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    Indian Immigration.
    504 4 We are courteously informed by the Secretary of the Immigration Committee that meetings of the Committee were held at Ipoh on April 14th and 15th. There were present The Superintendent of Indian Immigrants (Chairman), the State Surgeon of Perak, Mr. C. E Spooner, the Hon’ble J. Turner, and
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    H. R. H. Prince Yugala.
    395 4 Visit to the Western States of Siam. 'The s. s. Oma/ere arrived yesterdav from Rangoon via ports aud Captain Bell reports that on his arrival at Renong on the 11th inst. he had orders to await the arrival of H. R. tl. Prince Yugala of
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    Mr. M. A. Hartnell.
    111 4 Mr. M. A. Hartnell, late Superintendent of Police, Mouthou Puket, who, after half-a-dozeu years’ excellent service within King Chulalongkoru’s dominions —not the least me itorious of which was the hunting down and extermination of decoits—lias returned to Burma, is now posted ou special duty iu Rangoon
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    The Homeward English Mail.
    404 4 The Royal mail steamer liharata of the British India S. N. Co., Ltd., being timed to leive Singapore this afteruoou at 4-30, is expected to arrive here to-morrow at 5 p. in., and to 1» ave for Rangoon about one hour later with the Homeward Mail.
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      516 4 THE ANSLO-CHIIESE STORE, 5, CHINA STREET. Just Unpacked. CALCUTTA PITH HATS, at $'.75, 2 00 2 SO each. Willi or without pugaree, latest style. SOOCHOW GRASS CLOTH EMBROIDERIES fit reasonaJb/e prices• Whits Canvas Boots $2-50 per pail*. Tau Leather Loots 4.25 Dancing Pumps 2.50 Our Jewellery Departmsnt is prepared to
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      49 4 Lame Shoulder. Whether resulting from a sprain or from rheumatic pains, there is noth me so good for a lame shoulder as Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Apply it freely and rub the parts vieorously at each application and a quick cure is certain. For sale by all Dispensaries and I’etkrs.
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      76 4 Rheumatic Fains Relieved. No one need now suffer the agonizing pirns of sciatic aud acute rheumatism, as quick relief may be had by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. This fact has been clearlv demonstrated in many thousands of cares. This liniment relieves the pain aud mak'ps sleep and rest possible, which
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      55 4 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. I his i 9 a medicine of great worth and merit. Try it when you have a cough or cold and you are certain to he pleased with the quick relief which it affords. It is pleasant to take and can always be depended upoo. For sale
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Singapore.
      60 5 Abdul Kadir Alsagoff Assassinated. (Echo Special Singapore, IBrh April.—Abdulkudir Alsagoff, out* of the leading Muhoinedan residents of Singapore, was assassinated whilst at prayei at his residence last night. The revolver shot entered his back and lodged itself in his kidney. The miscreant, who was unseen, escaped, and a reward
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      The Colonial Conference.
      290 5 Banquet to the Colonial Premiers. (Supplied by lleuter.) Loudon, 17(h April.—General Botha was the central figure at the Eighty Club banquet given in honour of the Colonial Premiers. Jn toasting the Imperial Government he said that the Transvaal had grasped Great Britain’s hand of friendship and would
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      The Navy.
      50 5 A Memorial to the Premier. (i Supplied by Reuter.) Loudou, 18th April. The agitation with regard to the Naval policy of the present Government has culminated in the presentation of a most influential nou-party memorial to Sir Henry Campbell Banuennau asking for au enquiry into the recent changes.
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      England and Italy.
      92 5 German and Austrian Suspicion. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18th April.—Their Majesties, King Edward and Queeu Alexandra, have left Malta for Gaeta, where they will meet the Kiug of Italy. The German aud Austrian newspapers disp'ay marked suspicion aud ill-feeling as to the object of this visit and
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      Criminal Appeal Bill.
      69 5 First Reading (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 18th April.—The Criminal Appeal Bill has passed its first reading. It operates in the same wav as civil appeals. The Court is to consist, of the Chief Justice and seven Kiug’s Benchers. There will be no new trials but the Court
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      Earthquakes.
      74 5 The Mexico Disaster. (Supplied by Reuter.) Londou, 18th April.—The latest reports from Mexico state that 38 people were killed and 93 injured during the earthquake which destroyed Chilpanciugo and Chilapa. The towns of Ayubla and Ometepec are also practically destroyed. Askabad and Spain. London, 18th April.—A severe earthquake is
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      McGill University.
      34 5 Incendiarism Suspected. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 18th April Incendiarism is suspected with regard to the bumii gof the Medical Building of McGill University, which was destroyed by fire <>u the 8’h iust.
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      Germany.
      32 5 Issues Jt‘lo,oo ,0 0 Treasury Bands. {Supplied by lleuter.) London, 18th April.—Germany *nd Pros ‘■ii are each issuing at 1)0 10,0' '0 <'o' four p'r cent. Tietsury bonds, lepayabh iu lttlJ.
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      Lancashire Cotton Industry.
      36 5 A Strike Threatened. (Supplied by R i-ter.) London, 17th .April—The Lancashire cotton spinneis have declined the application of the weaveis to increase their wages by five per cent The weavers threaten t > strike.
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    The Colonial Conference.
    314 5 The Cidoiii .1 reprt smtativ* s at the Conference, which met last, Wood iy, ate Sir Wilfrid [/inner, Prime Minister of Canada. The lion. A. Daakiu, Premier of the Commonwealth Sir William Lyne, Minister for Trade and Commei ce, n ust ralia. Sir Joseph Ward, Premier of
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    Flogging in Burma Gaols.
    332 5 One Side of the Question. Truth refers as follows to the frequency with which corporal punishnie t is inflicted upou prisoners iu Buriu i gaols —The magistrates are very apt to order florin ns for quite trivial offences, a typicil case of the kind l>eing a
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    From Batavia to Deli.
    1124 5 rW k are mdebted to one of our readers for the following translation of an interesting tec unit, which has beeu published in the columns of the Deli Courant, of a voyage ol J ivace&e cool.es to Deli: Our steamer was to leave Tandjong Priok j
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    Passengers.
    21 5 Per s.s. Ttes/a, from Negapatam Mrs Ford. Mrs. Jelly, Messrs. R. Alton, P. B. T Richards aud J. M. Wesley.
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    FIXTURES.
    79 5 To-day. 6th Day of 3rd Moon. Electiou of a Municipal Commissioner, 10 a.ui. to 4 30 p.m. League Football A.-C. S. ve. P. F. S., Esplanade. I own Band, Chinese Recreation Club, 5 to 7 p.m. Matsuo's Japaaese Cinematograph, corner of Penang Road and Campbell Street, 0 p.m. To-morrow.
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    MAILS DUE.
    9 5 English Devanha) ...25tli Apr. China {Delta) ...27tli
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    20 5 P. O. SAILINGS. 'tail Service. Outwakhs. HoMB«VAKI»8. Devanka 25 Apr. I Delta 27 Apr. Oceana 9 May. Arcadia 11 May.
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    PENANG TURF CLUB. PROPOSED PROGRAMME FOR Autumn Meeting, 1907.
    1197 5 Tuesday, 23rd July, 1907, Thursday, 25th July, 1907, Saturday, 27th July, 1907. To be passed at a General Meeting to be held on Tuesday, 14th May, 1907. Notice. —No amendments to this Programme will be considered unless due not ice is
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      210 5 TO LET. OOQ ANSON HOAD. O mm 9-J Apply to Mb. BACH EE ACHAN. c o Messrs. Hogan Motion, Advocate» and Solicitor». 18-4-07 291 To Ordinary and Order Bills of Lading Holders. s.s. “BAYERN” has arrived from Bremen via ports. BEHN, MEYER Co., Ltd., Agent*. 18 4-07 203 To Ordinary
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      87 5 The Only Lady’s Bicycle, worth S 3 V d the name of a LADY’S Bicycle, FOR SALE AN almost new Rubber-tyred Singapore-bniit Hooded Buggy, very iiglit and comfortable. Can be used either with a large-size Deli Pony, Cob, or Hors“. May be se n by appoi tmer t. No reasonable
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      28 5 WEATHER, The following report is kindly supplied bv the Signal Director of Fort Cornwallis The rainfall «loring tlio hours eo<led at 9 a.in. was ram 0 35 iucli.
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    Drinking Woman.
    909 6 To bear the preachers of temperance, j one would think that drunken woman is a product of this decadent age, generated by the abominable novelty of grocers’ licences. Great is the error! Nearly two thousand i years ago Athenisus declared roundly It j is a well-known fact that
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    564 6 Per. M. M. s.s. Tourane To Singapore (from Marseilles, Mar. 31) Mr. R. Luttwig, Mr. Austin. Per M. M. s.s. Oceanien To Singapore (from Marseilles, Apr. 14) Mr. W. S. Gibson, Sir C. Brook, Mr. C. S. Pearse, Mr. Saintbois. Per H. A. s.s. Hohenstauffen due
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    EXCHANGE.
    118 6 Pkna.no, 18th April (By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/4,V 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4^« 3 Credit 2/4t# 3 Documentary ...2/4£ Calcutta, Demand Bank R<. 173$ 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Bombay, Pamand Bank 173 A Mouhnein, Demand Bank 171$ 3 days’ sight Private 175) Madras,
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    PRODUCE.
    167 6 Jold leaf 54.60 B. Pepper( W.Coast Slbs.S oz.) 17. —n0 ttock White Pepper 24f fellers Trang Pepper 19| sales Cloves (picked) 51. —buyers yjace 8] .50 sales Mace Pickings 'Of sellers Nutmegs 110 s 29 —sellers C No. 1 s —sales Sugar < 2 no stock Basket 3.15 sales
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    MARKET PRICES.
    173 6 Penang, 18th April, 1907, Beef— e^f Soup per catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 10 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail 25 Tongue 50 Feet 1 Heart 28 Liver 25 Pork— Pork per catty 32 PigXHead 20 Feet 24 Tongue 32 Mutton per lb. 30
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    SHARES.
    1004 6 a i a. c-2 Number of -5 j fa S Capital. Shares I y Last Dividend. Name. "5 f issued. '3 M i J 1 <y I Mining. 1903 300,000 1 30.000 10 10 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. ...1 19.50 19.75 $19.50 1900 175,000 Bersawali Gold Mining Co.,
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      69 6 Incautious Fruit Fating. Bowel complaint is always more or less prevalent during the fruit season and as au attack is liable to come without warning it IS liest to keep a bottle of Chamberlain’s C. lio, Cholera ami Diarrhoea Remedy m the uome. tins medicine is well known for is
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      63 6 BAXTER Co.’s BEST NAVY CANVAS. SANDIUNOS. BUTTERY Co. DAVID CORSAR SON'S WELL-KNOWN EXTRA NAVY CANVAS, No. 0. SANItII ANIIS. RIITTEDV 6 AUD'S ME.W\ R xtHactS\ rROM V FLOWERS .04,.. Mi OF CAM IA THE FRAGRANCE distinguishes the Parisian Smart Set RIt.AUD S PERFUMES arc the strongest, most resisting and sweetest.
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      105 6 N AT*» > CO X 7 o -J UJ < Ot OK m G° &o*»° \rO*» c o 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., Ipoh, and all the leading
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      1022 7 Lim Sun Ho, chop HEtG IVtOll Co., 164. Beach Street, Penang. Importers of all kinds of European Cloth and General Commission Agents. 22o Kim Keng Leong Co., 127, BEACH STREET. W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha. US.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. RESIDING AT /Vo. 21a, Penang
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      3356 8 HE EASTERN TRADING COMPANY, LIMITED. CAPITAL $4,004,000.00. The Subscription List'wll open on Monday, the 11th day of March, 1907, and close on or before Tuesday, the 30th d;«y of April, 1907, for the Colony of the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States, and t rid y, the 31st day
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