Straits Echo, 11 May 1910

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  • 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. 8. $24 Fer Annum. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, nth MaY, 1910. Single Copy. 10 cents No. urn
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      930 1 BASS'S ALE T- mm o IflOiS S.^NRinO THE SHANGHAI LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. Head Office—Shanghai, Chiov CAPITAL. TAELS 1,000,000. 1200 000 deposited with the Hongkong Government as a special protection for our policy holders. The ONLY company that has this deposit. The Company for the Chinese. Every Kind uf Policy
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    The Wisdom of Nonsense.
    1452 2 Well-timed nonsense is the divinest sense. In the Cornhill Magazine Canon Selwyn, publishes some of the later letters of. Edward Lear, and suggests that as the realm of sense is infinite, and as the, 1 realm of nonsense might also be pronounced 1 by metaphysicians to
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      35 2 Constipation. For constipation there is nothing quite so nice as Chamlierlain'a Stomach and Liver Tablets. They always produce a pleasant movement of the bowels without any disagreeable effect. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      199 2 Great Gladstone, he Was W G. And you'll agree He was P. C.! WhielW. •tters stand In even’ land For what, to great folk and obscure. Is known as Wissls' Great Peppermint Cure. APIOLINE (CHAPOTEAUT) dPl For TS La lilts St only. 7 Is superior to so-called apiol, steel drops,
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      1538 2 APENTA APENTA THE BEST NATURAL APERIENT WATER. HATURAL APERIENT WATER. Bottled at the Sprlnĕ$ Budapest Hungary. m A course of Apenta taken breakfast is useful, as tending to get rid of the pro* of perverted digestion/’ GOLD MEDAL, St. Louis, 1904. The PRACTITIONER. Per Case of rO6E:—/l Wineglassful in t!u
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    VESSELS EXPECTED
    28 3 VetteD 1 From AijeiUi I Due Goebeu A**(iyr Delhi Yorck .Sinjpi|>iin! Colombo •Singapore Colombo B.M. Co. A.G. Co. A. A Co. B. 13tliMay. INl '21k( 26tli
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    SAILINGS.
    30 3 Vemtelti Fur Aijeut» Leave» Gotben Colombo 1 B M. A Co. Mav. Aienye Singapore A O. A Co. IDelhi C<>]oiiil«> AO. .v Co. Yvrrk Singapore 15 M A Co.
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  • SHIPPING.
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      ARRIVALS.
      47 3 Suevia, Ger. s.s., 3,789, Koteete, 9th May, Hamburg, 3rd Apr., (ten. —B. M. A Co. Simla, Br. s.s., 3,827, Goldsmith, 10th May, Loudon, 9th Apr., (ten.—A. G. A Co. P. K. Friedrich, (ter. s.s., 5,001, Male how, 11th May, Bremerhaveu, 6th Apr., (ten.—B. M. A Co.
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      DEPARTURES.
      50 3 11th May. P. E. Friedrich, for Singapore, China and Japan. Rotorua, for Tongkah. Lenny Ho, for and Pang Nga. Jin Ho, for Langkat. lion Whatt Soon, for Teluk Anson. Natuna, for Deli. Tony Chay Un, for Bindings. Belle of France, for Calcutta. Flyiny Drayon, for Port Weld and Taiping'
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      MAILS CLOSE
      100 3 For A lor Star (Kedah) —Per Kedah, tomorrow, 9 a.m. Asalian -Per Petrel, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Port Swettenham, Port Dickson and Malacca Per Cornelia, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore Per Taruba, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Port Swettenham ami Per Pin Seiuj, 13th instant, 3 p.m. Calcutta Per
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    366 3 Per P. and O. s.s. Mahra, from Ixindou, Apr. 22, connecting with the Anna ye at Cviloiiilni, due at Penang un 18th M»y To Penang Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Kompler, Mr. J. Graham, Mr. L. A. Graff, Mr. P. B. Tv lee, Miss anti Miss
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    P & O. SAILINGS.
    36 3 P O. SAILINGS. Hail S*'r!cr Outward Homeward A fra ye IS itny. Delhi 21 May Arcadut I June. Devauha I June. Extra Sirvice Outward. Homeward. Malta ‘SI May Sardinia 1.1 May. Somali 6' June. Sore ‘/l
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      852 3 P.&O. Kxpwt««l Arrivals and Departures, Mall Service 0si ward. May IH Aneayc connecting with Malwa Julie 1 Arcadia 15 Pella 2!' Delhi July 13 Attayc 27 Devanka Moldavia Many olia Marmora Morea Homeward. To Marseille* or Gibraltar £61-12 £41-16 w EXTRA STEAMERS Intermediate Service. ITH excellent accommodation for limited numlter
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      384 3 (S* HIPPING NORDDEUTSCHER JJLOYD, BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. JHE fast and well-known mail steamers of thia Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Algiers, Genoa, Naples, (conneetion Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vice versa), Port Said, Sue*, Aden, (Jolomlio, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Nagasaki and Kolie
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      68 3 For Singapcre, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. Tin 1 k. h. IIoiuj Moh, Captain R. 8. Bain I n idge, in expected to arrive lien* on Katurdav, the 14tli instant, and will leave tor the above ports on Monday, the 16th innt., at 3 p in. For freight or passage apply
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    The Straits Echo.
    96 4 Justice satisfies everylxxly And fust ice Alone— Bm&nm Published daily (except Sundays.) AT THB CRITERION PRESS, LTD., No 226 -232. Beach Street, Penang PFICE: DAILY LOCAL $24 per annum OUTBTATIONB Puetage Extra. MAIL KDITION (Puet Free) »15 CABLE ADDKEBB Echo—Penang.” Telephone No 243 N.B. —All business ocmimunicstiims
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    CHINA.
    545 4 One account says that Sir Robert Bredon was appointed to the Shuichtipu (Customs Board) as a graceful preliminary to giving him hie dismissal. We had augmented that it was the Chinese way of showing, tinder I. pressure to get rid of him, confidence in him and a desire to
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    Municipal Commission.
    126 4 Following are the Agenda for to-morrow’s meeting of the Municipal Commission 1. Minutes of the last meeting to Is* read and confirmed. 2. Any special business the President may bring forward. 3. Questions. 4. Report from Health Officer on unhealthy houses in Ramping Kaka. Kampong Kolam and jxirt
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    67 4 The following busiucss in tin lias been done to-day:— Penang: Penang Tin Exchange, 25 tons at $74.'.M1 Straits Trading Co., 100 75.35 Singapore: Straits Trading Co., 50 75.37 i Total 175 tons. Till is quoted in London to-day at £l5O 2s. (id. cash ami .£lsllos.
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    Rubber Shares.
    376 4 Latest quotations: Jebong SI 70 sellers. Pttjain 817{, 8181. Allagar 6s. 7s. 6d. Anglo-Malay 80s. 33b. 6d. Highlands 1408.—1555. Kamuniug Os. 3d. 11 s. Kuala Lumpur 205 m. 225 b. Linggi 625. 6a. 655. London Asiatic 150s. 160s. Rubber Estates of krian 4«. 6d. ’in. Rublier Plantations 655.
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Reply to Colony’s Telegram
      76 4 (Echo Special.) Full Text. Singapore, lltli May. H. E. Sir John Anderson has received the following telegram from the Secretary of State for the Colonies: Youk teleoram or May 7 has been READ BKEORE ThEIK MAJESTIES AND I AM COMMANDED TO EXPRESS THEIR DEEP APPRECIATION OK
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      F M. S. Mourning.
      118 4 (Echo Special.) Tribute to the hate King by Btwieb n»(l It ir Kuala Lumpur, 10th May. At the Suj>reine Court to-day Mr. Justice Bruddell in the absence of Sir A. F. G. Law. Chief Judicial Commissioner, on Ix-hulf of the Bench sjxike syinjuithetically of the King’s
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      Rubber.
      123 4 (Echo Special Market Irregular. Singapore, 10th May. A telegram from Ismdon states that rubber is in fair demand. There were auctions of l!»ti tons plantation rubber and 172 Malayan. Towards the dose the market was irregular, showing that there has not been a full recovery since the deadlock. Kcpmig
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      The Produce Market
      35 4 (Echo Special.) Pepper and Copra Singajiore, 11th May.—To-day’s markc prices for pepper and copra are as follows Sundried copra 11. Mixed copra 8 10.60 no ,l, ers White pepjx*r 8 23.50, buyers.
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      Passenger Missing.
      36 4 {Echo Special.) Mra. Long worth linker. Singapore, 10th May. The Captain of the I and O. steamer Sarilinia nqxirts that Mrs. Longworth Bilker, a passenger from okohama for London, disapjx-ared lx-twi-en Hongkong and Singapore.
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      Mr. W. J. Gallagher.
      44 4 (Echo Special.) KeftignH Govern men t Service. Kuala Lumpur, lltli May. Mr. W. J. Gallagher, the Director of Agriculture, has resigned and will leave the service on the 31st inst. His resignation is regarded as a great loss to planters.
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      Roosevelt at Berlin
      35 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) A «real Welcome. London, 11th May.—A telega f Berlin states that «-President R,„., received a great welcome on hi» arriu| Berlin. Many officials met him and o crowds cheered.
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      The New King.
      314 4 (Supplied by Renter.) Commons Takes the Odh. London, 10th May.—The House loons took the Oath of Allegiance ywitenl,, The Proclamation Overseas. Cables from the length and I,remit), of the Empire dmcribs that the iWlanmi,* ceremony overseas was enacted with siimW pomp. Everywhere it was received with loyal
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      Opening of the Cretan Assembly.
      271 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Oath Taken in tin* Name of (he Grecian King. London, 10th May.- The Cretan Asseinbly has opened. The oath was taken in the name of the King of Greece amid frwuiel cheers. The Mussulman deputy who pmtested was assaulted and his protest
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      356 4 WHERE TO SPEND WEEK ENDS. In Ihe Charming Climate and Amidst the Lovely Scenery of I P O H “A VALLEY NESTLING IN THE HILLS.” The GRAND HOTEL is renowned for the excellence of its Cuisine and the Comfort of its appointments. PORTER MEETS ALL TRAINS. TERMS EXCEPTIONALLY MODERATE. Telegrams:
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      65 4 Children in the Home. Small children are always a source of anxiety to parents. Coughs, colds, croup and wlwoping eougli attack the little ones and serious illness results almost ls-fore they are aware of it. One trial of Chamberlains Cough Remedy for these troubles will prove its efficiency and give
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    KING GEORGE V.
    1048 5 I’rorlumation Oremnny in Penang. flie inhabitants of Penang mustered in full force to witness the interesting Proclamation ceremonial which took place on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon. Ah a sisvtacuiar effect, it was memorable, despite the rain which fortunately held off just More the Resident Councillor arrived. The
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    Text of the Proclamation.
    307 5 English. Whereas it hath pleased Almighty God to call to His Mercy our late Sovereign Lord King Edward the Seventh of Blessed and Glorious memory by whose decease the Imperial Crown of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and all other His late Majesty’s
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    Chinese Community’s Sympathy.
    83 5 11. E. the (Jivernor’* Reply. Mr. Lim Him Ch»*am, who, on liehalf of the Chinese Community of Penang, forwarded a telegram of sympathy to the Royal Family through H. E. tlie Governor, in accordaiiee with the resolution passed at a meeting of the Chinese Community held at
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    Head-Hunters and Ainus.
    249 5 Inti n sling People from Japan Arrive i in London. The first of the emigrants from the outskirts of the Japanese Empire who will live at Shepherd's Bush for the next six months have arrived. A representative of Lloyd Newa, who visited the grounds of the Japan-British
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      THE MODERN BOY.
      115 5 To in* Kioto» o* in* Striiii Ecso. Sir, Will you allow me a little space in your valuable paper regarding the nuisance caused by some samsengs lielonging to an unlawful society, known as Khean Khoon in Maxwell Road. Yesterday, while our teacher of Std. VIIb of the
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    The Chinese Customs.
    524 5 The Future of the Inspectorate. The Shanghai correspondent of The Time» s»*nds the following telegram in regard to matters affecting the Chinese Customs The issue of the struggle regarding control of tilt* Customs is being watched with much anxiety, and it is not too much to say
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    How Rubber Seeds.
    378 5 Mr. Fred. W. Knocker, k.z.s., k.k.a.i., \c., late of the F»sl»*rat«sl Malay Stat»*s Civil Service, in an article in the Financial Ncira, ntites As the s»*etls rijs'ii the leathery jxxl gradually changes to the hardness of wtssl, and tli»! green pigment fades into a dull brow n',
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    FIXTURES
    18 5 To-DAT. 3rd Day of 4th Moon. To-morrow. 4th Day of 4th Moon. Municipal Commission, 3-30 p in.
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    MAILS DUE.
    15 5 China Qothen) 13th May English (Ansayr) ~,18th China D?lhi ...21st. German Yorck ~.2tith
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      13 5 For all internal complaints, dysentery, coughs, colds, etc., take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.
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      279 5 VIOLIN I PIANO ALBUM. J (SEPARATE VIOLIN PART.) 25 Choice Solos 25 Post Free $1. PIANO DUETT ALBUM. 13 Favourite Selections 13 Post Free $1. SONG ALBUM. 101 Popular Songs 101 Post Free $1. SEND FOR ONE NOW. I ROBINSON PIANO Co., Ltd. PKNAXO. BANE HOLIDAY. The Exchange Banks will
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    The Explorer.
    1367 6 [Bt Edwin Puoh.] i He was an old-fashioned rather than an old man. He wore a very tall, flat-brimmed f hat, and a voluminous coat with flowing j tails. As his lean, top-heavy figure turned < its hack upon me and stood there with shoulders hunched, I was
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    EXCHANGE.
    126 6 I’knano, 11th May. Ily eonrlnnj of the Chartered Haul,-. London, Demand Bank 2/1 4 months’ sight Bank 2/1/, 3 Credit 2/4 j 7 3 Documentary.. 2/4,*,. Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 175] 3 days’sight Private I7(>t I Bombay, Demand Bank 175] Moulmein, Demand Bank 174] 8 days’sight Priva-e lit» I
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    PRODUCE.
    144 6 Gold Leaf 1 Black Pepper 7 Mti j I White Pepper Traug Pepper I Cloves I’ Mace Pickings n»(.".. b no.; Sugar 2 OO Tapioca Flour* .7 Copra (mixed I 7 l lahhun l9n y Gutta ...VSoonde a,, j Silsu 20 v. Rambong 120 j India Rublier KoPww 7.
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    SHARES.
    1749 6 0 I *S.2 Number of J i .2 y Capital. Shares ts Dividend». Name. (Si i 5 d 1 111 iS I I 9 1 1 j i 1 j 1 *****907 1908 1909 191*1 KIHHKR-IIOU.AK SHARKS. pc. pc p.c. p.c. p. c 11*09 8 *****0 130,0*1* 1 1
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      32 6 OonOHnn capsules contain only the purest East Indian Sandalwood oil and Kawa Kawa. The first dose quickly removes vio- j lent inflammatory symptoms, l>ots of 40. capsules, at all dealers and chemists.
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      44 6 Satisfaction Guaranteed. Chainlierlain's Cough Remedy is sold on a guarantee that if you art' not satisfied after using two-thirds of a lsittle according to directions, your money will lie refunded. It is up to you to try. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      12 6 Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure for all internal complaints, dysentery, coughs, colds etc.
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    Sir Robert Anderson’s Indiscretion.
    597 7 Sir Robert Anderson, who had been head of the Criminal Investigation Department till his resignation in 1901, has lieen writing an account in Blackwood'» Mayaiiae on what he calls The Lighter Side of Mv Official Life.” The story told was light enough till the April issue
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    Tide Table for Penang.
    153 7 May, 1910 II W. L.W. 11. W. L.W. I bite. AM. A.M. r.M. I'.M. 11th 1.00, 7.12, 1.2», 7.35 12th 1.40, 7.58, 2.09, 8.23 13th 2.32, 8.44, 2.55, 9.07 14th 3.18, 9.32, 3.45, 9.59 15th 4.13. 10.88, 4.42, 10.57 Kith 5.13, 11.30, 5.47, Nil. 17th 0.23,
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      156 7 I< lie* (limit ism. So little confidence has the man in the varioua cures for rheumatism tliat he often suffers for years without making; any effort to find relief. He then finds that it has liecoiue chronic. This is a mistake, as the pain can always Is- relieved, and in
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