Straits Echo, 20 November 1907

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    36 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 5. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, 20th NOVEMBER, 1907. Single Copy, I 0 cents. No. 268.
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      1081 1 TIQER BRAND CEMENT. M? 258 S' <>e AV IN BEST FOR ALL PURPOSES. BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. i.*800,000 XI.075,000 Capital Paid up Reserve Fund Reserve Liability of Proprietor* Hoad Office: HATTON COURT, THREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON. £800,000 Agencies and Branches. Bombay Bangkok Batavia
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      34 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. HOddIN ,#b vT Ni 7 cn !=5 o > 33 vi s c: z 1 ’j CD Eft •o 'a AK^ «3 iOKTO TIANG LEE Co., So/e Agents»
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    Weird Spook Story.
    842 2 Dancing Furniture and Grim Visitants. Some weird experiences of a doctor in good practice in the West End of London are related by Mr. Inkster Gilbertson in the current numlier of the Occult Review. The doctor—Dr. MacDonald—is described as an astute and level-headed Scot who has never
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      51 2 A Good Liniment. U hen you ueed a pood reliable liniment v Cbaoiberlam s Pain Halm It l ms no «upenor for B pra,u8 and swelling. A piece iuuel 8l, K ht, J Opened with Pain Halm I^S 0 K‘o«, ‘"‘t* I Wholesale Agents. b T Wn D,8 P en
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      2160 2 r id Ddoa i the The s an lever been s at sons. as iture own, any had fatei her isors Bgau T MUNICIPAL NOTICE. THE next Ordinary Meeting of the Munibe held at on Thurscipal Commissioners will the Municipal Office at 3-30 p.ui. day, the 21st instant. L. A.
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    30 3 Vessels From AtjmhDue Inaba Maru Singapore B.&Co. 22ndNov. Ivatn Sang Calcutta B.&Co. •23rd Nippon Trieste S.K&Co. •27th Lai Sing Singapore B.&Co. •29th Beniarig London S B &Co. h30th
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    SAILINGS.
    30 3 r eseel» For Ajents Leave > I nab a Matu London B ACo. Nov. Euin Sang Singapore B.&Co. Nippou I Singapore S.K.&Co. 1 Lai Sang Calcutta B.ACo. Beularig Singapore S.B.ACo.
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      30 3 Omapere, Dr. 5.8., 340, Bell, 1 J*th Nov Tavoy, 14th Nov Geu.—K. G, Co. Koturua, Dr. 8 8., 555, Liugard, Ifßh N -v Ton.kali, 18'k Nov., Gen.—K. G Co.
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      DEPARTURES.
      34 3 20th Novkmbkr. Langlcal, for Teluk Ausou. Tong Chay Un, for Batu Daliraaud Asalian. Pishawur for Singapore, Cliiua and Japan. Flying Fish, for Port Weld and TaipiLg. Deli, for Trang. Sree Banka, for Pangkor.
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      MAILS CLOSE.
      103 3 For Singapore, China aud Jap in—Per Delta, to-morrow, 0 a.in. Pangkalau Drandau— Per Petrel, loinoriow, noou. Tougkah—Per Sappho, to-morrow, 1 p in. Torgkah—Per Rotorua, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Deli— Per Avagyee, tomorrow, 1 pin. Asalian —Per Mary Austin, to-nioirow, l p.m. Paugkor and Teluk Auson —Per Canton, to-morrow, 2
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    453 3 Per P. aud O. s.s India, connecting with the s s .Delta at Colombo, due at Penang on 2 1st November To Pe lang (from London, Oct. 25) Mr. aud Mrs. G. D N. Mac Cunu (from Brindisi, Nov. 3) Dr. VV. Wo’ff To Singapore (from
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      1450 3 (SHIPPING.) P. 0. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward Nov. 21 Delta connecting* with Dec. 5 Delhi do 19 Arcadia do Jan. 2 Devanha do 16 Peninsular do Homeward hulia Mongolia Victoria Macedonia Britannia THROUGH STEAMER. Mar. 28 s.s. Marmora (calling at Bombay). FARES BY MAIL
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      148 3 For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. rpHE 8.8. Hung Mali, Captain Dawson, A. is eipeetcd to arrive lieie on Tburs* day, and will leave for the above port® m Saturday, the 23rd inst., at 3 p.ni. For freight or passage apply to KOE GUAN Co., Agents for WEE BIN Co.
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    The Straits Echo.
    96 4 Jootic satisfl 1 everybody and justice alone. Eiurton. Published daily (except Sunday*.» T TH CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL *24 per annum OUTSTATIONB Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (roet.Free) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS Echo— Penang.” Telephone No. 343 y.B. All basinet communications should
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    CANADA AND JAPAN.
    662 4 The Hon. RoJolplie Leiiiieux, Minister of Labour for Canada, who is charged with the mission of discussing with the Japanese Government the question of Japanese immigration into the Dominion, is now in Japan. The spirit with which he was animated on the eve of his departure, for
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    Proposed Penang Chinese Volunteer Corps.
    469 4 The Century Exceeded! Since our last issue three more uames have been received for the proposed Penaugborn Chinese Volunteer Coips, and these bring the total up to 102. The list will be submitted to the proper authorities with as little delay as possible, aud the
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    Penang Hunt Club
    63 4 There will be a paporcliase on Wednesday, 27ih inst. Meet at Dato Kramat Gardens at 5 p.m., aud finish at Delewara,” where Captain and Mrs. Macintvre will be “At Home” to the Hunt Club aud their friends. After the tiuisli the extra prizes offered at the Gyinkbaua
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    421 4 Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-dav at $7l, business done at Singapore (refined) at J 69-75, buye-s no sellers, and in London at «£136 10s. cash and .£137 15s. three months’ sight. Opium is quoted here to-day at $755 aud Rangoon rice at $177 per
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      SOME MORE LIGHT.
      1854 4 To the Kpitor of the Straits Echo. Sib, —The failure of the Pinany Gazette to publish mv reply to. its sarcastic criticism ou the starting ceremony of the Tongtah Harbour Company’s dredger at Prye Dock reminds one of the rooster who struts and crows in his own
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      188 4 THE MGLO-CHINESE STORE, 5, CHIN ft STREET. JUST UNPACKED en.s, CARDIGANSHIRE Atkinson's new line of Essences, 11 Eonia” brand, consisting of the following: J California Poppy, Freesia d’Escosse, Royal Jfienisfa, Orelia, Virelle, Royal Briar, Violefte (Eonia, Eonia Bonqiief, Ess. Bouquef Jasmin. j HAIR WASH LOTIONS OF ALL THE I ABOVE
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The Immigration Question.
      52 5 (Supplied by Renter Ten Japanese he ported. Loudon, 20th November.—Ten Japanese, who crossed the froutier from British Columbia, were arrested in the Washington territory and sent by the authorities to Seattle for deportation. The frontier between Washington and British Columbia is being patrolled for a distance of
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      Frenzied Finance.
      31 5 (Supplied by Renter.) hold Bought. London, 20th November.—lt is report*d from New York that the Americiu Government has to-day engaged a further million and a half dollais of gold.
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      The Territorial Army.
      64 5 •^»T (Supplied by Renter.) The Deputy Lieutenancies of the Counties. London, 19th November.—Mr. Haldane, Secretary of State for War, speakiug at a volunteer dinner in London, announced that the Deputy Lord Lieutenaucies of the Counties would henceforth be reserved for those with ten years’- military service iu
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      New South Wales.
      56 5 (Supplied by Reuter foal Rising iu Price. London, 20th November.—The price of coal in New South Wales is now j£3 per ton, resulting from the daily increase of the unemployed aud owing to the restriction of work iu the factories. It, is reported from Sydney that the
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      The Premier.
      20 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Ordered Complete Best. Louden, 20th November. —Sir Henry Campbell-Baunennan has been ordered some weeks’complete rest.
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      Ireland.
      57 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Ou trace at Galway. London, 19th Nov. —A grazing farmer, named Blake White, aud his mother were shot at while they were leaving church after mass at Kiliouieran, Galway. Tney were t)eiug escorted by policemen. The congregation cheered wildly. As yet uo arrests have beeu made.
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      Portugal.
      61 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Rigorous Press Censorship. London. 20th November. —Signor Joao Franco Castello Branco, the Portuguese Premier, who for many months, witn the support of the Kiug, governed the country without a Parliament, maintains his policy unswervingly. He has to-day prohibited meetings for the purpose of p ditical agita
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      Military Court of Enquiry.
      49 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Alleged Unjust Treatment ot an 0111 cer. Loudon, 19th November. —A Court of Enquiry has beeu opened at Chelsea Barracks to investigate the complaints of Lieutenant Wood, of the 2ud Grenadier Guards, regarding his alleged unjust treatmeut in certain War Office Reports.
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      The Cricket Tour.
      30 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) s Victoria Batting Well. London. 19th November. —In the match lietweeu Victoria and ihe M.CC. team Victoria has scored 287 runs for 5 wickets.
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    Municipal Commission.
    71 5 Following are the Agenda for to-morrow’s meeting of the Municipal Commission 1. Minutes of the last special meatiugs to be re id and confirmed. 2. Any special business the Piesident may bring forward. 3. Questions. 4. Charge for water supply to houses in Ceylon Lane. 5. Statement of
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    The Federal Capital.
    1096 5 WEEK BY WEEK. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, 17th November. The Museum, I which Inis been transferred to the new building on the D.ihmansara Road, near the public gardens, has now been open for some little time. It is well worth a visit, and quite an
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    Taiping Notes.
    704 5 (Fr&m Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, 17th Nov. Ruin! Rain!! Rain!!! There his hardly been a day since the commencement, of the month without a downpour, but during the last week it has txeu practically rainiug all day aud night, and the Taipiugites will be glad when there is
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    SUPREME COURT.
    924 5 THE ASSIZES' (Before Mr. Justice Bradde l Murder. Following was the farther evidence given yesterday iu the trial otCbong'Ali Kab—for the murder of a non.in u.nne 1 Cbong Kim Moi—which was proceeding as we went to press ,Tan Mob Tan, a married woman liviug at, No. 242, Prangiu
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    The Police Courts.
    248 5 {before Mr. Woferotan.) In cousequeuce of A. S. P. Dutton’s raid on premises No. 38, Kuala Kangsar U tad, three Cbiuamen were this morning charged with gambling 1 One of the prisoners was further charged with ass sting in the management of a common gaming bouse. The
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    Passengers.
    26 5 Depart*: i). Per s s V<rtt d*r Lijn. for Deli Mr. Magnrc For Batavia Messrs. W. S Allen. A. D. Neubronner aud Cbas. E. Richardson.
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    FIXTURES.
    47 5 To-pat 15th Day of 10th Moon. Reel Practice, Town Hall, 6 to 7-£0 p.m. Matsuo’s Cinematograph, corner of Penang Road and Campbell Street, 9 p.m. Grand Change of Programme. To-morrow. lt*th Day of 10th Moon. Matsuo’s Cinematograph, corner of Penang Road aud Campbell Stieet, 0 p.m.
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    MAILS DUE.
    18 5 E glisb (Delta) ...21st Nov. China read a) 22ud China (Prim Ludirig) ...2Htli German Yorck ...2Tth
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    43 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Out wa r i»s. Hiuirwariis. DGta til Nno. I Arcadia 22 Nov. Delhi •> ec. Devan ha 7 Dec. Extra Service. Outwards Homewards Pfshawur 20 Nov. I Nore I t D r c Nite 20 I Syri t 28
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      79 5 A Question that Every Man Should Decide for Himself. There is one subject iu which many of us are interested and that is, what is the quickest way of getting rid of a troublesome cold? Is it best to take some new remedy put out with exaggerated claims, or to
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      26 5 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, contains absolutely nothing injurious ami fbr coughs, colds, croup ami whooping cough it bac n 6 equal. The George Towu Jrfispeuaary, Wholesale Agents.
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      182 5 Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. There is probably no medicine made that is relied upon with rome implicit confidence tlnn Chamberlain's Col e, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Duriug the third of a ceuturv iu which it has been in use, people have learned that it is the oue remedy
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      637 5 WANTED AT ONCE A CHINESE CLERK who can speak Chinese (Hilam). Malay aud Kuglish, for work iu Rahman. Apply to I). A. M BROWN PHILLIPS. Penang. 20 1 h November, 1907. 813 TO LET. <•6 A RNVILLE,” No. 337, ROAD. Com for'table resident e. A i ply fo ANSON Eiiropeati
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    Language in a City Council.
    270 6 During the meeting of the Brisbane City Council on October 7, some vigorous language was occasionally indulged iu. Our City Fathers are not exceptional in this respect, says an Aus'ralian exchauge. Dike most people, with human nature in them, they probably fiud it a relief
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    Fleet Street.
    554 6 Tlic Hub of Journalism. Men and women hurry on the pavemeuts: typewriter girls, office boys, news editors, reporters, writers, and artists in pen and mk jostling each other dowu the street. And if you look up from the noise and movement, you see the grey dome of St.
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    EXCHANGE.
    124 6 Pbhang, 20th November. {By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ---2 3 J 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4 3 Credit ...2/4 t V 3 Documentary ...2/4$ Calcutta, Demand Bank R«. 173 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Bombay. Dimand Bank 172£ Moulmein, Demand Bank 171) 3 days’ sight
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    PRODUCE.
    183 6 fold leaf *65.50 B. Pepper( W .Coast <'Z.\l6f. no stock White Pepper 19 50 buyers [Yang Pepper out of season Cloves (picked) id small supply Mace 65. nominal Mace Pickings 57. do. Nutmegs 110 a 25. —sellers f No. 1 5.45 hales Sugar < 2 no stock Basket 3
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    SHARES.
    1005 6 i d. I s I Number of i 1 *2 5 I Capital. Shares > Last Dividend. Name. >, s 1 x S 3 1 j j i Mining.* I 1003 300,000 30,000 10 10 25 for year ending 31/3/07 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. $12. 5 1907 i
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      40 6 FOR SALE. The Early History of Penang, 1592—1827. BY E. (i. Cullm and W. F. Zehnder. (Reprinted from the “Straits Echo.’', Koval Quarto. It Pages. Price $l.OO. CAN bK HAD AT Tup. CRITERION PRESS, Lid. 226—232, II ach Street, Fnang,
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      28 6 FOR SALE. Guide to Penang, BY THE LATE E. F. Skertchly, f.e.s. Price 50 cents. Worth a Dollar a copy.**) TO BE HAD AT THE STRAITS ECHO OFFICE.
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      16 6 Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., AGENTS FOR PENANG <* F. M. S.
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      85 6 FOR BALE. JOHN MARTIN, MINER A ROMANCE oTmODER.N MALAUt V BY OLIVER ASHWELL, AUTHOR OF .4 Tiles of the Fen" Chronicles of the Carburettor Club,"ln Peril in renany," etc. PRICE 50 CENTS. CAN BK HAD AT t' TIIE CRITERION PRESS, 1/n... 226. 232. Reach Street. Penang. FOIFt SALE!. “TheOpheaval Far
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      116 6 MACKAY’S LIQUOR WHISKY. MABTELL’S BRANDY. Gelslers' Champagne. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASKS. Sanditands, Buttery Jr Co BOWS PEERLESS BRING EVAPORATED CREAM. Absolute Purity Guaranteed, AGENTS: SAND1LANDS, BUTTERY 4 Co.. PESANQ. > CO X o UJ < o r* r <9 V'It'11M ««(U ttlfj iW.ll it «IV
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    Mortality Among Miners.
    371 7 Employers Treat Coolies Just as They hike. Among tlie lielateU F.A1.8. Drpirtmental Reports of the past year, one of those which will command the greatest interest is that appertaining to the Medical. Tin* Acting State Surgeon had depaited from tho usual turgid style of official documents, and
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    Mrs. Besant on Reincarnation.
    489 7 The New York Literary Digcgl, of Sept. 21, gives a photogravure of Mrs. Besant, and the following by way of letter press:— Airs. Annie Besant, the newlv-elected president of the Theosopbical Society, said, upou her arrival in America, that she was perfectly confident” she had lived
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      84 7 A Follower of Influenza. M.tuv persons find themselves affected with a persistent cough alter an attack of ieHuet za. As this cough can lie promptly cured by the ti9e of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy it should not be allowed to run on untd it becomes trouble?Jino. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale
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      1144 8 PATHE FRERES, PAKIS. CINEMATOGRAPHS AND FILMS. Sole A (/eat for f riie Straits, Burma, Java, Sumatra, The Philippines, etc., F. DREYFUS, 1!*, STAMFORD ROAD, Singapore. W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha, U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free, RESIDING AT AY). 21a. Penang Road. A few doors from
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