Straits Echo, 4 November 1908

Microfilm: NL676
Total Pages: 8
1 8 Straits Echo
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    36 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS; THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 6. $24 Per Annum, PENANG, WEDNESDAY, 4 th NOVEMBER, 1908. Single Copt. 10 cento No. 255.
    36 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      965 1 GUINNESS’S STOUT. g& i jf'SS. 'n I.- p IPz/ t <2s S f&f ?r Y»i n p> i '> i 3 ffi <3 i°\ 'J y n 5 5 •aiv s,ssva T H E ANKS EASTERN SHIPPING Company, Lid., (ENGINE WORKS.) Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass Iron Founders. Chartered Bank of India,
      965 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2
      28 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. HOddIN O' T 7 is Q 5 > CO P> A 7 'r, m *t> Tom TIANQ LEE A Co,, Safe Agent*.
      28 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Article
    Seaside Impressions.
    1084 2 The inquisitive lady happpned to be on her y honeymoon, and Fate, or Dick, her boy-hus-band, ordained that a week of that happy t time should be spent at Brighton, with the Metropole as the palace of love. Dick is a typically English young man, j clean-shaven, well-groomed,
    1,084 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      38 2 An Infallible Remedy. No matter bow Revete au attack of dmrib«M in iy bo, Coainberlaiu’» Colic, Cholera and Diaribcoi Remedy never lads io give leiiel. You cannot afford to be without it. l'he Vjeorge Town Dn-peubary, Whole-ale Ageu.
      38 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      452 2 A Good Household Liniment. When a bottle of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is kept in the house, the pains of bains and scalds may be promptly relieved, cuts and bruises quickly healed, swellings promptly reduced and rheumatism and neuralgia robbed of their terrors. In fact, for the household ills, it is
      452 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 3
      2416 2 I I THE PENANG ADVERTISING AGENCY, Bill-Posters and General Advertising Contractors No. 7, Church Street, Penang, S. S. Telephone No. 303; Telegrams “PADDY.” very PROMINENT x t orated Malay States, Kedah, and the East Coast of Sumatra (Ned. Indies). erat v. J NOTICE, THE undersigned »eg to inform the public
      2,416 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Article
    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    32 3 Vessels From Agents Due Oceana Assaye P. Alice Sicilia Goeben Colombo Singapore Singapore Colombo Colombo A G &Co. A G &Oo. B.M.&Co. AG.&Co. B.M.&Co. 5th Nov. 7th 10th lOih 12th
    32 words
  • Article
    SAILINGS.
    26 3 Vet felt For Agent t Lei-vet Oceana Singapore AG.ACo. Nov. Assaye Colombo A.G ACo. P. Alice Colombo B.M.ACo. Sicilia Singapore A.G.ACo. Got ben Singapore B.M.&Co.
    26 words
  • Shipping.
    • Article
      ARRIVALS.
      88 3 Vidar, Br. s.s., 191, Gully, 3rd Nov., P. Brandan, 2nd Nov., Gen.—E- S. Co., Ltd. Omapere, Br. s.s., 340, Bell, 3rd Nov., Tavoy, 29th Oct,., Gen. —E. S. Co., Ltd. Cornelia, Br. s.s., 194, Morris, 3rd Nov., Malacca, 31st Oct., Gen —E. S. Co., Ltd. Canton, Br. s.s., 106,
      88 words
    • Article
      DEPARTURES.
      38 3 4th November. Thongioa, for Negapatam and Madras. Padang, for Batu Bakra. Ban Whatt Soon, for Teluk Anson. Mary Austin, for Bindings. G. Apcar, for CalcuttaOceana, for Singapore, China and Japan. Flying Fish, for Port Weld and Taiping.
      38 words
    • Article
      MAILS CLOSE
      111 3 Fob Singapore, China and Japan—Per E. F Ferdinand, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Pangkalan Brandan—Per Vidar, tomorrow, 1 p.m. Deli—Per Perak, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Port Swettenham, Port Dickson and Malacca—Per Cornelia, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Trang—Per Tong Chay Un, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore—Per Teesta, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Tongkah,
      111 words
  • Article
    Passengers to the Straits.
    456 3 Per P. and O. s.s. Himalaya, connecting with the Oceana at Colombo, due at Penang on sth Nov. To Penaog (from London, Oct. 9) Mrs. W. Proudlock, Mr. F. W. Darby, Mr. H. E. Darby, Dr. J. Kirk (from Marseilles, Oct. 16) Mr. W. Duncan, Mr.
    456 words
  • Article
    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    34 3 P. O. SAILINGS. Nail Service. Outwards. Homewards. Oceana 5 Nov I A staye 7 Devanha 19 Delhi 21 Extra Service. Outwards. Homewards. Sicilia 10 Nov. I Sumatra 13 Nov. Puhamr IQ Somali U Dto.
    34 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      485 3 p,& 0. Steam Navigation Coy. Fiprrled Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward. y„r 4 Oceana connecting with Himalaya 19 Dcvanha do Mongolia py. lklta 17 Assaye do do Homeward. India Victoria THROUGH STEAMER TO LONDON. gg Macedonia March 26. fakes by mail steamers. Ut Gin*! Sod Clau [7> l.eo'ion by
      485 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      447 3 (S HIPPIN G.) ■Jr HAMBURG-AMERIKA LIN IE. FREIGHT SERVICE. Next Sailings for Singapore, China and Japan. s s. Scandia 5th November 1908. Next Sailings Homeward. VIA COLOMBO. Taking cargo at through Rates to Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Copenhagen Lisbon, Oporto, London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Marseilles, Trieste, Genoa, Ports in the Levant, Black
      447 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Article, Illustration
    The Straits Echo.
    94 4 Justice nlMtoa everybody and fostlce aleno Kubllah»'! dally {e*o«i’t *nn<l»y«.l »T THB CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street. Penang. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL aniimn OUTBTATIONB t'oriage K*t.ra HAIL BDITIOH (Poet Free) »15 04KLR ADDRKSI Echo -Penang.” f« in imiif N‘». 343 .V.a.-All buriueiw communication* should be addressed
    94 words
  • Article
    EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYED.
    824 4 According to the cheaper Tory newspapers, Sir Christopher Furness, M.r., Chairman of the shipbuilding firm of Furness, Withy, and Co., Ltd., has struck socialism a death-blow. The statement does not seem unduly exaggerated, when one has read his speech, but it is curious that the weapon with
    824 words
  • Article
    The Empress-Dowager’s Birthday.
    252 4 Celebration by the Penang Mandarin School Cadet Corps, Yesterday the grounds of the Chinese Town Half were gaily decorated with banners on the occasion of the birthday of the Empress D-*wug«»r of China. There was a «.teat concourse of spectators at 11 o’clock in morning when the
    252 words
  • Article
    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    336 4 The following business iu tin ban be< n doun to-day Penang Penang Tin Exchange, g. }i buyers, no sellers Eastern Smelting Co., > 69 25 buyers, no selle s Straits Tradiug C<>., 150 tons at 69. Singapore Straits Trading Co., 130 69.12 J Total 280
    336 words
  • Article
    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    1081 4 THE BUDGET FOR 1909. A Special Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held at the Municipal Offices at 11.30 a m. to-day. to consider, i and, if approved, pass the Budget for 1909. The following gentlemen were present: Mr. F. J. Hallifax (President), Mr. J. W. Hallifax, Mr.
    1,081 words
  • Article
    In Aid of the Band Fund.
    403 4 Programme of Friday’s Entertainment at the Town Hall. The following is the programme of the orchestral and dramatic entertainment to be given at the Town Hall next Friday in aid of the Band Fund Part I. Overture, LaCouronne d'Or By A.. Herman. *THE ORCHEBTRA.
    403 words
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      396 4 LATEST FASHIONABLE JEWELLERY SUITABLE FOR WEDDING or XMAS NEW YEAR PRESENTS. Inspection Cordially Invited. Mr. A. L. SETH, Representative, LEVY H ERMA NOS. Room HO, K. O Hotel. NOTICE. Owing toihe difficulties of collection, on and after May Ist (1908) all Bills must be settled on leaving the Eastern and
      396 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • TELEGRAMS.
    • Article
      The Balkan Crisis.
      143 5 Supplied by Renter.) A Servian Communique. London, 3rd November. —The Servian government in a communique enumerates tb*' steps it has taken to avoid provocation w ,rh Austria, and states that it awaits the result of tb% Conference hopefully. M. Clenienceau on the Situation. jj. Clemenoeau. the Freuch
      143 words
    • Article
      The Presidential Election.
      75 5 (Supplied by Reuter Small Public Interest in the Contest. London, 4>h November.—A notable feature <>f tbe American Presidential election is the comparatively small public interest taken in the contest, due to the absence of any political novelty in the programme of both the candidates. Much will depend
      75 words
    • Article
      The Kaiser and England.
      26 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) BuHow’s Retirement Called For. Loudon. 3 d November.—The German Press is clamouring for the retirement of Prince von Buelow
      26 words
    • Article
      English Municipal Elections.
      42 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Women Candidates Defeated. London, 3rd November.—Tbe returns of the English Municipal Elections up to midnight to-day, show a Conservative gain of 118. Literals 31, Labour 11 and Socialisr.B 9. Most of the women candidates were defeated.
      42 words
    • Article
      Tibet.
      37 5 (Supplied by Reuter K«‘volutionary Outbreak. hoodoo, 4‘h November.—The Morning l'"ft corre«pondeut at Shanghai says that there has been a revolutionary outbreak in Tibet. Ten thousand Lamas defeated «the Chinese Amhan (Resident;, who have asked lor reinforcements.
      37 words
    • Article
      Racing.
      36 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Melbourne Cup. London, 4th November.—The Melbourne Cup was run with the following result: Lord Nolan (1) Tulkervo (2) Delaware (3) Iwenty-three ran. The betting was 20 to 1 against Lord Nolan.
      36 words
  • Article
    Straits Students for China.
    205 5 Hongkong contemporary, th e South omu Morning Post, in its issue of Oct. procession of fiftv-eight.. Chinese lads paraded the streets of Hongkong all Thursfl, Hed by a dignified-looking senior they 1 their sight-seeing in a very orderly mano- .ko Wfi re they The brass characters
    205 words
  • Article
    The Police Courts.
    908 5 (Before Mr. Brovm.) Gambling. Ten Chinese were placed in the dock this morning on the charge of plaving in a common gaming house, to wit,’ No. 7, Weld Quay, about 7.45 p.m. yesterday. They were fined $5 each, except the first accused. The penalty for the latter
    908 words
  • Article
    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
    1809 5 SPECIAL MEETINGS. THURSDAY, OCT. 29. Present. His Excellency the Governor, Sir John Anderson, k.c.m.g. His Excellency Major-Gen. T, Perrott, c. 8., O.C.T. Hon. R. N. Bland (Res. Conn., Penang). Hon. Capt. Young (Col. Secretary). Hon. J. O. Anthonisz (Col. Treasurer). Hon. W. G- Maxwell (Act. Attorney-General). Hon. A.
    1,809 words
  • Article
    Rubber from Malaya.
    597 5 Eight Months’ Shipments. From January Ist to August 28th 1,981,545 lbs. of rubber were exported from Singapore and PeDang, representing the total shipments from the Malay Peninsula during that period. For the first eight months of 1907 the exports (from both ports) amounted to 1.080,739 lbs., and
    597 words
  • Article
    Passengers.
    67 5 Arrived. Per s. s. Thongvia, 4th Nov., from Singapore The Hon. R. N. Bland and Mrs. Bland, the Hon. John Turner, Messrs. Ed. Holloway, J. C. Holmberg, C. de Souze, F. Spry and Mr. and Mrs. I. D. Tamby. Departed Per s. s. Bhadra, 3rd Nov., for Tavoy; Mr.
    67 words
  • Article
    FIXTURES.
    70 5 To-day 11th Day of 10th Moon. Town Band, Esplanade, 6 to 7 pm. The New Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Campbell Street and Penang Road, 7 30 p.m. and 9 30 p.m. Ott’s Circus, Dato Kramat Garden!, 9-15 p m. To-morrow. 12th Day of 10th Moon. The New Japanese Cinematograph,
    70 words
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      31 5 Gonosan capsules contain only the purest East Indian Sandal wood oil and Kawa Kawa. The first dose quickly removes violent inflammatory symptoms, bots of 40 capsules, at all dealers and Chemists.
      31 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 2
      279 5 m HOLIDAY. The Exchange Banks will be closed on Monday, 9th November, 1908-the King’s Birthday-which has been proclaimed a Public Holiday. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that the books containing the Annual Valuations of and rates imposed on all buildings and lands situated within the Municipality of George Town,
      279 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Article
    Straits Currency.
    2093 6 SHOULD GOLD RESERVE BE HELD IN IONDON? Treasurer and Hankers Disagree. Very important papers were laid on the table at the meeting of the Legislative Council, on Wednesday, with reference to the amendment of the Currency Note Ordinance of 1899. These papers include a I report by the
    2,093 words
  • Article
    Hygiene of Female Apparel.
    220 6 Dr. Bulstrode having attacked the wearing I of corsats as bad for the lungs and other or-0 gans, and having attributed the decrease in pulmonary tuberculosis to a decline in popularity of corsets Or. Lilian Ctesuey replies that women are not g vmg up stays, and
    220 words
  • Article
    EXCHANGE.
    126 6 ’«nano, 4th November (By courlety OJ tom Chartered tian- .t Londbn Demanu Bans iin vnt.b h’ -ugh* Ban* ..2 4-j 1 g 3 Credit 3 D‘>cuinentarv ...2/4$ .Lien*mi. Dani-<n<l Hank Its 174$ i <lav- sign* Prv*».* 176 Bomb*v. D-auisiii B*nt 174§ '!ouiit) p, ti. ItPinanO Ham 173$ v Ok-vs’
    126 words
  • Article
    PRODUCE.
    186 6 ioih n*vi ...$65 20 P«»t per( V\ .O'l'o *>'/. t no stock White Peppei ...$14.50 sales Tranu F’opper 10 95 sales Jlovum i picKml) out of season YLice 71. —sales Ylaoe Picking* 61. —sales m«\jii 11 Os 17$- —buyers No t 6.65 sales uigAi 2 no stock 3.30 sales
    186 words
  • Article
    SHARES.
    935 6 a I iT" g o-2 Number of -5 -2 Capital. Shares > 3 I>mWs Name. S' 2 issued. Jd a 2 \z j Mining. 1903 3RMMH, 30,000 10 10 10 for year ending 31/3/08 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. 7.50 $7.50 1QH7 *2‘» 500 10 10 Bruang Ltd. 6
    935 words
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      92 6 An Inquiry Answered. A gentleman at Bembesi, Rhodesia, writes to itqui'e where Charoberlaiu’s Remedy cau be procured. He «ays bo has learned of the good effects resulting from its use, aod hs children in that locality are often subject to coughs, he desired to give it a trial Thin remedy
      92 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 2
      32 6 Gonosau is a happy combination of Kawa Resins with Oleum Santali in tbe proportion of 1 part Kawa Kawa to 4 parts Oleum. Santal cures easily, no complications. All Chemists and dealers.
      32 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 3
      125 6 MACKAY'S LIQUEUR WHISKY. KARTELL'S BRANDY. Cleslers’ Champagne. Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE 0,V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. AGENTS FOB PFNANQ F. M. S. WR0UGHT-1R0N TUBES AND FITTINGS. L&*x*ge t'tocAr Alw&p on Kivsnd. ADAMSON, GILFILLAN CO., LTD. IF YOU WANT TO DRINK the best beer, order “ASAHI,” N THE CELEBRATED S.
      125 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Article
    Rat Destruction.
    364 7 A Novel Trap. Par Cathay writes to the Daily Telegraph:— Will you allow me to describe to your readers a trap I have seen used by Chinese in rice godowns Take a large cask or hogshead. It must be watertight. In the centre of the bottom of the
    364 words
  • Article
    Suicide in Japan.
    462 7 Large Number for This Year. From reports of suicides that are daily published in the vernacular journals it would appear that there is at present a distinct tendency to an increase in the number of suicides in this country. Mr. Shindo, Chief of the Statistics Bureau in
    462 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      1403 7 BAXTER Co.’s pest navy canvas. ;iND iunds, buttery Co. M VID CORSAR SON’S (ELL* KNOWN EXTRA 0\ CANVAS, No- 0. mtniuNns. buttepya CoBazley White Bros pOKTi«AND CEMENT, “LION BRAND. INSURANCES. General Accident Fire and Life Assurance Corporation, Ltd. lands, Buttery Co„ agents. PENANG F. M. 8. BURRELL Co.’s lOil.BD A
      1,403 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 2
      144 7 Children in the Home. Small children are always a source of an* ziety to parents. Coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough attack the little ones and serious illness results almost before they are aware of it. One trial of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for these troubles will prove its efficiency and
      144 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      820 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of 'Dr. Allen Co. t Pha, U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. RMIDIXa AT /Vo. 21a, Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 mlb* W. A. BEY’S BOTTIOTS. TEA V TEA SOLE AGENTS FOR PENANG, PATERSON, SIMONS Co.. Ltd WONG KIM
      820 words