Straits Echo, 15 April 1909

Microfilm: NL677
Total Pages: 8
1 8 Straits Echo
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS. THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 7. $24 Per Annum, PESAN6, THURSDAY. 15th APRIL, 190». Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 84-.
    35 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      934 1 GUINNESS’S STOUT. G£ ■A m 1 *>/ o 30 C3O 'll' so s ip* •3iv s,ssva TIANQ LEE A Co. THE v BANKS. EASTERN SHIPPING Company, Lid., (ENGINE WORKS.) Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass Iron Founders. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Paid up Capital Reserve Fund
      934 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2
      7 1 TIA WO LEE A Co., Sole Agents.
      7 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Article
    Catcalls.
    321 2 The ladies of Penaug, to whom the vicissitudes of the social custom of “calling'' often furnish food for thought and conversation, will be sure to enjoy this episode, which is adapted from the topical facetiae in the Singapore Free Press. It is said to have come originally from a
    321 words
  • Article
    The Education of Travel.
    462 2 ‘‘The Universities are dtvelopirg men who are in many cases destined lo mould and direct the thought of their less fortunate neighbours,” says the Cambridge lievi w. Men are euteriug the field ot leaduship along the lines of politics, social reform, and commercial enterprise u continually
    462 words
  • Article
    Our Chuck on Bureaucracy.
    532 2 Lord Morley’s scheme for giving opportunities to Indians to take part in tbe government of their country has passed its third reading in the Hou?e of Lords, minus the third clause, which they have deleted. It is expected that, the House of Commons will reinsert this
    532 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      56 2 Lingering Colds. The louger a c old on, 'lie tnotp it weakens t be svs era. Do uot iuii the t’sk of hu mt irk of pueumon U ne.> e ng it Chanihm luo’a Coujb D-m.dy w i cu:e your cold and a'l danger from ibis dist-oe will La «voided.
      56 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      267 2 How to Cure a Cold. Be as careful as you can you will occasionally take co’d, and when you do. get a medicine of kuown reliability, one that las an established reputation and that is certain to effect a quick cure. Such a medicine is Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It has
      267 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 3
      1721 2 WROUCHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINGS Stock Always on Hand. ADAMSON, GIL.FILLAN CO., LTD. ALL OVER GREAT AND GREATER BRITAIN THE UNBOUNDED AND INCREASING POPULARITY OF MARTELL’S BRANDY IS DUE TO THE QUALITY GUARANTEED BY THE BLUE AND SILVER LABEL. PRITCHARD CO. CYCLES! CYCLES!! r*? all 4,000 THE BEST CYCLES MADE ARE
      1,721 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Article
    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    40 3 1 r*s:e(i h ir- Aleuts j Due Beoartv 1 London 17th Apr Del fa Colombo IA G <fcCo. 2 2 od Patbao Glif'KOW S B &C-) 23. d Devanba Singapore G &Co. 24 b Goebeu Singapore B.il.ACo. •28tb
    40 words
  • Article
    FAILINGS.
    29 3 tor A Lervet B^Darty e S B ACo. Apr. Delta nvjapnre A G &0o. Patban S o^apore S B4''o. Devanlia Colom bo A G <£Co. Gotbeu Colombo U.M.aCo.
    29 words
  • Shipping.
    • Article
      ARRIVALS.
      161 3 Ban Whatt Soon. Br. s.s., 199, Milne, 13th Apr., Malacca, 12th Apr-, Gen. —E. S. Co., Ltd. Derjflinger, Ger. s 5,120, Neimes, 14th Apr., Bremen, 10th Mar., Gen.— B. M. A Co. Canton, Br. s s., 106, Gillies, 14th Apr., Teluk Anson, 13th Apr., Gen.—Kong Soon. Jacoba, But- s
      161 words
    • Article
      DEPARTURES.
      52 3 15th Apbil Mary Austin, for Asahan. Ban Whatt Soon, for Port Swettenham, Port Dickson and Malacca. De Kock, for Dali and LangsaSree Bangka, for Trang. Calypso, for Deli. Canton, for Bindings and Teluk Anson. Thonywa, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Flying Dragon, for Pulau Langkawi. Malaya, for Deli. Mambang,
      52 words
    • Article
      MAILS CLOSE
      283 3 Fo* Deli, Asahan, Batu Babra and Paneh— Pe' Valentijn, to morrow, 11 a m. Tongkah—Per Avagyee, to morrow, 1 p.m. Batu Bahra—Per Padang, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Pulau Langkawi, Perlis and Setul—Per Un Peng, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Batu Bahra—Per Sportsman, to-morrow, 1 p-m. Port Swettenham and Singapore—Per Rotorua, to
      283 words
  • Article
    Passengers to the Straits.
    190 3 Per P. and O s.&. Victoria, connecting with the Delta at Colombo, due at Penang ou 22nd Apr To Singapore (from Loudon, Mar. 27) Miss B. Thomson, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Web>ter and child, Mrs. G. T. Hunter, Mr. R W. P< arson, Mis 9
    190 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      926 3 P. 0. Steam navigation Coy Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward. Apr. 22 Delta conneoting with May 6 Oceana do. 20 Delhi do. June 3 Devanha do. Homeward. Victoria Moot tan China Macedonia Pat**. Steamer. Connecting with S.S. Due London, Apr. 24 Devanha May 8 Aeeaye 22 Delta June
      926 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      485 3 (SHIPPING.)— NOKDDfcUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN. IMPLLIAL UShM&N KAU. LINE. M m MW iX m mg £7-4? K i rMfJW '-■Z nPH£ fast and n ao«o roa 1 s.iMTn sot tit's Company sail fortnightly f»om Bremen, I- Ham bn g via Eotte dam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Algiers,’Genoa, Naples, (connection Marseil’es, Naples, Alexaudr.a
      485 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Article, Illustration
    The Straits Echo.
    99 4 Jm-Mr* ißtltfles everybody and joe tire alene Kvibltflhrd dally (exrapt Hatultjr».) at tj a CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penan* PRICE: DAILY LCK'AI |S4 |>t-r mi ni' OUTBTATIONB I’oetAße Kxtra MAIL IDITION (Poet Free) 115 OAKI K APPRFB3 Echo— Penan;;." Telephone No. 343 S.S,— All
    99 words
  • Article
    MISERS AND TRAMPS.
    944 4 By this morning’s Home mail we got our usual wide selection of reading matter. The Tory Times had an article on Misers, and the Radical Reynold's an article on Tramps. Both should be taken together, like a well-known effervescent medicine. Of the miser, the Times writer says
    944 words
  • Article
    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    537 4 The following business iu tin has been done to day Penang Peuang Tin Exchange, 50 tons at $67 37^ Straits Trading Co, 25 67 70 Eastern Smelting Co., 75 67.70 Singapore: Straits Trading Co, 103 67 70 Total 250 tons. Tin is quoted in London
    537 words
  • Article
    Penang Chamber of Commerce.
    2083 4 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The twenty-third Annual General Meetiug of the Penang Chamber of Commerce was held at. the Chamber at 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon. Mr. Cecil Guinness (Chairman) presided at the meeting. Those preseut were Messrs Cecil Guinness (Chairman). F. L. Tomlin (Messrs. Adamson, Gilfillan A
    2,083 words
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      434 4 SMARM6 SE& AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE undersigned, having beou appointed Agents for the above Comptuy, are prepared to accept Fire and Marino Ritk* at current rates. Banking Trading Corporation, Naudin ten Cate Co Ltd 15-4-09 287 NOTICE. rpENDERS are invited for the lease of JL the cocoanut trees on
      434 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • TELEGRAMS.
    • Article
      Turkish Crisis.
      399 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Cabinet Ministers Killed aud Wounded. London, 14'h April.—lt is reported that the Turkish Minister of Justice baa been murdered, the Minister of Marine wounded, and tbe Minister of War made a prisoner Seventeen persons were killed and thirty wounded by the mutineers. The New Minister
      399 words
    • Article
      Most Wicked Gambling.
      64 5 (Supplied by Renter.) Cursed be he that Withholdeth Corn from the People.” London. 15th April—One result of the immense wheat corner engineered in the Chicago “Pit” by the speculator Patten [mentioned in the recent telegram about the alleged shortage of wheat] is that Messrs Ennis and Stoppani,
      64 words
    • Article
      The Piracy.
      262 5 Police Return. The police party which went out to look for the pirates who looted a Hylam junk on Good Friday and murdered eight of the crew aud passengers, have returned. The survivors who accompanied the ex pedition pointed out the place where the crime was committed. This
      262 words
  • Article
    SUPREME COURT.
    460 5 IN CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION. (Before Mr- Juttice Thornton.) Tan Bun Husi vs. The Crown. This appeal against the conviction and sentence of Mr. Brown was heard yesterday The appellant is a nonia she was convicted of assisting in tbe management of a common gaming house and fined $5O,
    460 words
  • Article
    A Cross Summons.
    579 5 Yesterday afternoon. Mr. Arthur tried two connected cases in both of which Eu r opean Police Constable. No. 31, Fitzgerald, was concerned. In the one case, he prosecuted Foo Teik Saug. the towkay of chop Weng On Wo No-87 Beach Street, for obstruction; in the other he
    579 words
  • Article
    P. V. Sports Club.
    182 5 Everything in Full Swing NowA meeting of the Penang Volunteers Sports Club was he’d at the Drill Hall. F-*rt Cornwallis, last mght to elect office-be rtrs for the ensuing yeir. Cant. Alan Wilson presided at the meeting. On the proposal of Sergt..Major Siyers, seconded by Col
    182 words
  • Article
    Kuala Lumpur Wedding.
    617 5 Berger-Grey. In brilliant suushice the marriage was solemnised at St. Mary’s Church, Kuala Lumpur, on i2'ii iust.. of Miss iolet If r.m cis Grey, sister of Mr. R’is-ell Grey, to Mr. John Stephen Perger. of Lifting. The R-v. G M. T hompson. M A.. Chaplain of Selangor,
    617 words
  • Article
    Mr. Meyer Coming.
    94 5 Popular Preacher at Penang. The R v. F B Meyer ba (of the Kes wick Convention) will arrive (D.V.) at Penang on Thursday. t> h May, aud remain till Tuesday 11s h. During his stay the following programme ot meetings has been arranged At the Kirk, Northam
    94 words
  • Article
    The Perilous F. M. S. Railway.
    392 5 Obviously stimulated bv our comments in the Echo on tbe 6th and 7th inst-. v inous correspondents iu loc*l papers have since r < fprrod to that perilous railway pass IV-low is au endorsement sent to tbe Tim*s of Malaya, paits of which are
    392 words
  • Article
    The Kuala Lumpur Cause Celebre.
    543 5 From tho Malay Mail of 18lb inst. we take the follow mg: Liitie Mis St. John faced the Court for a good many hours u Thursday. She was attired iu .1 simple white blouse and a Panama hat—th skirt being lost iuthedeptbs of the witness
    543 words
  • PUBLIC OPINION.
    • Article
      CHANCE FOR GRIFFIN SUBSCRIBERS.
      75 5 To the Editor op the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, I am advised (hat. the griffins lor our July Meeting arrive in Singapore on 21*t inst. bv ihe t.s. Eurynlus Three griffins over an 1 above the number ordered are being imported by the dealers so I
      75 words
  • Article
    LUMUT V. PORT SWETTENHAM.
    160 5 To the Editor op the Str/ its Echo. Sir. In your issue of yesterday you publish a reiriut from the Perak Pioneer with the ibove heading. Surely the man who wrote that article is slightly at fault I doubt if he was ever in Lumut He
    160 words
  • Article
    P. A. W. Meeting.
    114 5 A meeting of the Planters Association of Malaya was held at the Masonic Hall. Kuala Lumpu r oa 12th inst., to consider the provisions of the amended 1 ruck Enac* men! which was brought up at the last meeting of the Selangor State Council aud postpoued
    114 words
  • Article
    Passengers.
    298 5 Arrived. Per s.«. Prim Ludwig. 13th Apr-, Irani Shanghai Mr. A. R. Berry. Mr. J. H jjogau. From Singapore Mr. M- Kuiumer, Messrs. T van der Weide and L von Jem tut, Mr. and Mrs. <ie Giuyter, Messrs Schweter, A Caveudish. Cleaver, J. L Montgomerie. F. Maus. M. S.
    298 words
  • Article
    FIXTURES.
    61 5 To-t*ay. 25th T>av of Inte'cißry 2nd Moon The New Jaomese Cinematograph, corner of Campbell Street and Penang Road. 7 30 p m. and 9 1 p m. Tomorrow. 26th Pav of Intercalary 2nd Moon. Town Band. E«i-lan ide 6 to 7 p m. The N* w .Tinnoso Cinematograph, corner
    61 words
  • Article
    MAILS DUE.
    19 5 English fZWfod ...22 d Apr China (Devanha) ~.“4 h Cion» (Qoeben) ...28ih German (P. E Friedrich) ...29tb
    19 words
  • Article
    THE MOON.
    18 5 O New Moon Apr. 20'h First Quarter 27th O Full Moon May sth Last Quarter 13tb
    18 words
  • Article
    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    38 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Outwards. Homewards. Delta 22 Apr. 1 Devanha 24 Apr. Oceana 6 May Astaye 8 May Extra Service. Outwards Homewards. Poona 27 A or. Sumatra 20 Apr. Namur 11 May. I Palma 29 n
    38 words
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      29 5 The most rapid and satisfactory results are obtained by treatment with Gonosan (Kawa Santal). Booklet and sample to •nedical men free on application to any of chief Penang Chemists.
      29 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 2
      89 5 The Sickly Season in Burma. On? of the most fffectivo remedies known for d’arrbcei and bowel complaint in berW Cobc. Cho’era and D arrbcer K»modv. and eve, v h-n.e should be soopbed h 1» during the warm we«t» er. Mr H J D Gazette M»nd ,1 ,v. s< v- 'n
      89 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 3
      677 5 NETHERLANDS LLOYD. rilbe undersigned, having been appointed 1 Agents for the above Company, are prepared to accept Fire and Marine Risks at current rates. Banking A Trading Corporation, Naudin ten Cate Co., Ltd. 15 4 09 289 THE CRAG HOTEL. SANATORIUM. PENANG MILLS. A perfect health resort and an ideal
      677 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Article
    What Dr. Stein Found in Asia’s Sands.
    947 6 Dr. Stein gave to the Royal Geographical Society last month a most iuterebtmg ac couut of the arduous and fruitful explora tions, occupying two years, which be has carried out in Chinese Turkestau. Ever since his return in 1901 from his first journey
    947 words
  • Article
    Problems.
    736 6 We must face the problems of our age and adopt the solution which an enlightened criticism provides. Those who decline to do so, aud try to maintain in their minds what has aptly been called a water-tight compartment for their religious convictions, are in danger of ruining themselves as
    736 words
  • Article
    Duff.
    143 6 Judging by tbe statements made by tbe Cbairmau at tbe meeting of tbe Doff Development Company, some progress has recently been achieved with the enterprise. The gold dredgers are recovering more, and the acreage under rubber is extending, and will shortly amount to 1 200 acres. The political situation
    143 words
  • Article
    EXCHANGE.
    124 6 Piimi, 15th Afhil (By aurtesy oj (As Chartered Hunk.) London Demand Sank ...2/3$ 4 months* sight Ban ...2,4 T 8 Credit ...2/4 T 3 Documentary Calmtit*, l>vn*wd Beak lie. 174 j t days’ sight Private 176 Bom bn v. Demand Bank 174 Mmimein, Demand Bank 173 S days* sight
    124 words
  • Article
    PRODUCE.
    191 6 Gold Jieaf $64.60 B. I'epj er(W.Coaat 31b5.5 oz.) no stock White Peppei ..$l6 45 buyers TYang Pepper 12 72$ sales Clives 38. sellers Mice 73. —buyers Id&co Piekwi 64. —buyers Nutmeg» 110 s 19. —sellers SNo 1 6.65 sales 2 no stock Basket 3.65 sales Flour 1.62$ sellers Oopin
    191 words
  • Article
    MARKET PRICES.
    207 6 PBKAna, 15t* Apul, 1909. Beef dl. Soup per call; 12 Roast 24 Steaks 24 i Stew or Carry Meat 16 Rutnp Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 i Tongue 56 Feet 15 i Heart 30 Liver per catty 30 Pork i Pork per catty 32 Pig’s Head 20
    207 words
  • Article
    SHARES.
    821 6 o 9 "5 S Capital. Number of Share* issued. a. Di video* a Name. 10 10 10 10 1 1 10 10 l 1 1 10 1 10 1 5s 1 1 1 1 10 1 1 1 18,10 1 10 1 10 1 1 1 18/. 1 CG
    821 words
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      30 6 Keep This in Mind, llowel complaint is t-u'B to ba ptevaloDt during ttau fiuit, Beagcn. Ciiamht-rlain’a Colic, CiioU'ra itud Diarrheai Keme<iv tires prompt relief. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
      30 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 2
      120 6 Gonoaan 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. COMMON BENSE m NUTSHELL. A new medical wort on the cause» mint scientific effectual means of self-cure ever discovered
      120 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 3
      119 6 THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.’ GIN IN RED CASES. Sandilands, Buttery <f Co Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Cc. AGENTS FOE PBN ANO F. M. S. “SLEDGE BRAND” MILK. Absolutely Pure. Every single tin guaranteed good. Obtainable from all the Retail Stores. MGA MELOH PEHPUME FOE
      119 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Article
    Cause of Empire.
    243 7 Terrible Price Paid by England in India. Concluding a very long speech at the Aliporetrial, Mr. Eardlv Norton referred to the number of deaths which had taken place before aud after the case began which were nine iu number. He referred to the death of the two
    243 words
  • Article
    “Amok.”
    637 7 The presence of two men iu the Sandakan Gaol awaiting their trial on the capital change, for purposeless and apparently unpremeditated killing, again raises the question as to the responsibility of an amoker for his actions. In the one case Ounong, a native of the Tawao District, who chopped
    637 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      1280 7 INSURANCES, The Peiang Khean Guan Insurance Co., Ltd, THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE C“" L m Hbad Ohio» Mo. 81. Hsach Htbsst, Pwa>«. BOARD OF DIRKCTORK. Mr. Cbeab Choo Yew Quah Beng Kee Kbaw Joo Tok Yeoh Geok Keat Khoo Hun Yeang Khoo Boon Phay Ho Teang Wan Mr. Lim
      1,280 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 2
      83 7 Lame Shoulder. Tbit> is a common form of muscular rheumatism. No luteroal tieiUnent is needed. Apply Chamberlain’s Pain Balm freely four times a da}’ aud a quick cure is certain. This liuiir.ent has proven especially valuable for musculir and chronic rheumatism and is certain to give quick relief. The George
      83 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      987 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha, U.S.A. FOR SALE. Charges Modeuie, Consultation Free. AT /Vo. 21a, Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern aid Orient! Hotel. 6 mth» TEA USEFUL TO PLANTERS, ESTATES, ETC. Large Check Roll Books of 200 leaves. Price, $8 each. Foolscap-size
      987 words