Straits Echo, 13 May 1910

Microfilm: NL682
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. 8. $24 Per Anuum. PENANG, FRIDAY, 13th May, 1910. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 108.
    35 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      976 1 IiuiNNESS’S STOUT, TIANQ LEE A Co i; isfi 5 1 4\ {rVtf: m' v SOLE AOE\TS. BASS’S ALE THE SHANGHAI LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. Hkad OrricK—Shanghai, Cb'ov CAPITAL, TAELS 1,000,000. 1200 0 00 deposited with the llongknng Government as a special protection (or our policy holders. The ONLY company that
      976 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2
      20 1 •nalv »los -ot> V 331 ONVIJ. JLWOJ m S&. <</ S 3 <o TO •JLSfIIHVJ 3HI NI H 338 IS3B 3HI
      20 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Article
    Railway Expansion in China.
    2219 2 Tim Earl of Ronaldshav, m. p., presided at a meeting of the Central Asian Society on April 13th, held at 22, Alliemarle-street, London, at which an address was delivered by Mr. A. J. Barry on Railway Expansion in China, and the influence of foreign Powers on
    2,219 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      44 2 Our politicians have tlieir fling, Of course.’’ said Dismal Dan But can't agree cm anything Beshrew me if they can Said Cheerful Charles. “You’ve got the blues; But necdu't make things bluer They all agree to take their screws. And Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.
      44 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      269 2 Children in the Home Small children arealways a source of anxiety to parents. Coughs, colds, croup and whooping attack the little ones and serious illness results almost liefore they are aware of it. One trial of Chamberlain’* Cough Remedy for these troubles will prove its efficiency and give it a
      269 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 3
      315 2 APENTA APENTA THE BEST NATURAL APERIENT WATER, NATURAL APERIENT WATER. BoWed the Spr,n s B Jdapestl Hungary. A course of Apenta taken before breakfast is useful, as tending to get rid of the pro* ducts of perverted digestion. GOLD MEDHL, St. Louis, 1904. ¥j The PRACTITIOSER. TOS E —A Wintglassful
      315 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 4
      1081 2 BANE HOLIDAY. The Exchange Banks will be closed on Monday, 16th May, 1910-Whit Mondayvvhich has been proclaimed a Public lioli* day. In view of the increasing number of unregistered dogs, the public are warned that instructions have been given for more rigorous measures to 1x; taken for the destruction of
      1,081 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Article
    VESSELS EXPECTED
    26 3 Vessels From Agents Due Goeben Assaye Delhi Yorek Singapore Colombo Singapore Colombo B.M. Co. A. Co. AG. Co. B. Co. 13tliM.iv 18th 21st 2tfth
    26 words
  • Article
    SAILINGS.
    21 3 Vet*el» For Ayenlt Leave Uoebcn Colombo B.M.*Cn. May. Attmiye Singapore A.O. Co. Delhi OoIoiuIhi A.6. Co. Yorek Siugapore B.M.&Co. 1
    21 words
  • SHIPPING.
    • Article
      ARRIVALS.
      59 3 Maeteuijckcr, Dut. s.s., 1,337, Klein, 13th May, Batavia, 6th May, Gen.—H. L, Co. Perak, Br. s.s., 258, Glenday, 13th May, Deli, 12th Mav, Gen.—E.' S. Co.. Ltd. Pan Whatt Soon, Br. s. s., 199, Milne, 13th May, Deli, 12th May, Gen.— E. S. Co." Ltd. Kietna, Br. s.s., 524,
      59 words
    • Article
      DEPARTURES.
      71 3 13th May. Valentijn, for Deli, Batn Bahru, A suhau and Paneli. Pin Seng, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Lai Sang, for Caleutta. Pegu, for Langna, Edie, T. Seniawe, Segli, Olehleh and Sal»ang. Carlyle, for Teluk Anson. Mambang, for Pulau luingkawi and Setul. Un Peng, for Pulau Langkawi, Perlis and
      71 words
    • Article
      MAILS CLOSE
      118 3 For Alor Star (Kedah) —Per Kedah, tomorrow, 9 a. in. Madras taking mails for Europe, etc., via Bombay—Per Teeela, to-morrow, 10 a.m. Rangoon and Caleutta—Per Bharata, to-morrow, noon. Tongkah— Per Malacca, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Deli—Per Perak, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Batu Bahru—Per Padang, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Teluk Anson Per
      118 words
  • Article
    Passengers to the Straits.
    365 3 Per P. and O. s.s. Malum, from London, Apr. 22, connecting with the Aitaye at Colombo, duo at Penang on I8ih Muy To Penang Mr. and Mrs. K. T. Kempter, Mr. J. Graham, Mr. L. A. Graff, Mr. P. 15. Tylee, Miss and Miss 8. Drew,
    365 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      767 3 (8 H f P P.&O. AW S.N.C Expected Arrival* and Departure?, Mail Service Outward. May 18 Arraye connecting with June 1 Arcadia 15 Delta 29 Delhi July 13 Away 27 Devanha Malum Macedonia Moldavia Mongolia Marmora Morea Homeward. Date with S.B. May 21 Delhi 'June A \Julv Aug. Sept. 4
      767 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      428 3 p i pro.)— NORDDEUTSCHERJLLOYD, BREMEN. DCFE&IAL OERMAN KAIL LINE. lOT I HE fast and well-known mail steaineiw of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hambug via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Algiers, Genoa, Naples, (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexand la and vice versa), Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colomlx), Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai,
      428 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 3
      61 3 For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy Tli<‘ s. 8. Hong Moh, Captain R. 8. is expected to arrive here <m Saturday, the 1 itli instant, and will leave for the a!>ove ports on Monday,«the 16th inst., at 3 p.m. For freight or jiassaoe apply to KOE GUAN Co.. Agent* for
      61 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Article
    PENANG TURF CLUB. July Meeting, 1910.
    950 4 (UNDER 8. R. A. RULES OF RACING). RACE DAYS: FIRST DAY Tuesday, 26th July, 1910. SECOND DAY Thursday, 28th July, 1910 THIRD DAY Saturday. 30th July, 1910 To be passed at a Special General Meeting to be held on Monday, 6th June, 1910. NOTICE.
    950 words
  • Article, Illustration
    The Straits Echo.
    96 4 Justice satisfies everybody and Justice alone.— Smtrton I y Published daily (except Sundays.) 11 AT TUB CRITERION PRESS, LTD., No 226 232 Beacli Stiect, Penan* PUCE: DAILY LOCAL P™ I OUTBTATIONB PosUkc Extra. Hill. KDITION (Pi*t Free) *5 CAHI.K ADDRESS Fcho—Penang.” Telephone No ?43 JV.B.-\II business communication»
    96 words
  • Article
    MISTAKEN ZEAL.
    431 4 The endless chain” prayer lias struck I I Penang. It in a good many yearn since we I I encountered it liefore, in England, where it I wan the occasion of numerous proper I protests. The prayer itself is unexceptionable, but the instructions accompanying it [are bail. Yesterday
    431 words
  • Article
    P. C. C.
    176 4 Bowls Tournament Following were the results of the ties played yesterday Single Handicap Starr 1) beat Wright (Scr.) by 21—9. Teams of four: Wright Motion, Basagoiti, Pentney and Beimann l»eat, Allan, Starr ami Wright by 21—11. J. W. llallifax, who should have played I for the losing
    176 words
  • Article
    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    69 4 The following business in tin has lieen done to-day Penang: Penang Tin Exchange, r,r buyers, no sellers Straits Trading C<>., 2<HI tons at 75.42], Singapore: Straits Trading Co., 175 75.42 Total 375 tons. Tin is (jnoted in Loudon to-day at £l5O ss. cash and .£l5l
    69 words
  • Article
    Rubber Shares.
    402 4 Lat<*st quotations: Cliangkat Serdang 115 *l7. Pegoh Ltd. S4B] buyers. Allagar 7s.—Bs. 6d. Alor Pongsu 40s. 455. Bikam ss. fid. Bs. 6d. Brieh 255.- 30s. Chersonese ss. 9d.—6s. 9d. Damansara 1755.—1925. od. Linggi 62s. —645. Rublier Estates of Krian 4s. 9d. os. 8. 8. (B»*rtam) 10s.-11s. 6d. The
    402 words
  • Article
    Municipal Commission.
    807 4 ORDINARY MEETING. An Ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held at the Municipal Offices yesterday afternoon, when the following gentlemen were present: Mr. F. J. Hallifax (President), Mr. Quail Beng Kee and Mr. A. M. Pountney, with Dr. J. R. Rose (Acting Health Officer), Mr. L. M.
    807 words
  • Article
    Proclamation Ceremonial at Singapore.
    398 4 A Gazette Extraordinary, dated Mav In states: ,v i At 12 n. am on the 9th instant, a Salut. of 101 guns was fired from the JZ battery at Fort Canning in honour oft accession of His Most Gracious u,.,' King George the Fifth. On the
    398 words
  • Article
    Inquests.
    434 4 Death from natural Cannes" was the verdict returned yesterday afternoon, bvthe Coroner, Mr. Bailey, in the case of a Chinaman, Tan Ah Tew, who died from the effect» of malaria. The man had lteeu ailing for some time; a Chinese doctor was called, and he got a little tatter;
    434 words
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      260 4 Entries Close at R p.m. on Monday, 11th July, 1910 Handicaps for the First Day will be published on or before the 14th July, 1910 A penalty ot 7 11<k. i* incurred in a handicap by the winner of any race run subsequentto (lie publication of tin* weights and of
      260 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2
      13 4 For all internal complaints dvsentery. coughs, cilds, etc., take Woods Great Pepj>eruimt Cure.
      13 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • TELEGRAMS.
    • Article
      King Edward.
      500 5 (Echo Special.) In the Legislative Council. Singapore» 13th May.—At the meeting of the Legislative Council yesterday the Hon. Mr. W. Evans, Acting Colonial Secretary, moved That the member» of this Council humbly desire to offer their loyal and sincere sympathy to Their Majesties King George and Queen Mary,
      500 words
    • Article
      Singapore Races
      33 5 (Echo S/'cial.) Sultan’s Horses Scratch»d. Singapore, 13th May. In consequence of the death of the King the Sultan of Johon has cancelled his entries in the fort lu I mi raoes.
      33 words
    • Article
      The Produce Market
      22 5 (Echo Special.) I’cpper. Singapore, 13th May. -To-day's price, of jiopper are: Black Pepper, buvers, 113.M» White I -S* soo
      22 words
    • Article
      Tin.
      21 5 (Echo Special.) April Output. Singapore, 13th May.—Following were the April outputs of the undermentioned mines Bruaug 336 pikuls Kinta 729
      21 words
    • Article
      Rubber.
      117 5 (Echo Special.) Item-wed Activity Predicted. Singapore, 13th May.—Messrs. Fraser Co.’s report states that prices have fluctuated and that business was restricted during the week. Towards the close it was 1 »et ter. Advices from London state that there is every indication of renewed activity. (jlenealy. Singajsire, 13th May.—At the
      117 words
    • Article
      Coal Mine Explosion
      49 5 (Supplied by Renter.) 13(1 Kntiiuibril. London, 13th May.—An explosion took place in a coal mine at Whitehaven. 136 were entoinlied and the rescue work lasted a whole night. Four were saved. The mine is now on fire and it is feared that the rest have perished.
      49 words
    • Article
      U S. Navy.
      26 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) 23.4HK1 ton Bnlttrsliip Launch'd London, 13th May. A 23,000 ton Imtth ship, the Florida, Ims lieen launched at No York.
      26 words
  • Article
    Coolies Wanted.
    116 5 Writing from Sumatra, a planter asks us if it is possible to get Kling <• sdics from East India to work on English estates in Sumatra, where they are very hard up for labour." ‘'l» there perhaps an Ordinance which prohibits to engage contract coolies for any other
    116 words
  • Article
    Synthetic Rubber.
    198 5 “Further particulars are now to hand concerning the discoveries of Professor Harries of Kiel, in regard to the synthesis of rublier, to which we referred in our last issue; the Chemiker Zeituny of March 26 giving his communication to the Austrian Engineers’ and Architects' Association. The scepticism expressed
    198 words
  • Article
    Health Hints.
    534 5 For Europeans Out Here. Hint» to Europeant (Price 1/- John Bale, Sons and Danielsson, Oxford Street, London, W.) is compiled from a German work by l>r. Hans Ziemann on the most common diseases in tropical climates and tlie precautions tliat one ought to take against them. Obviously the
    534 words
  • Article
    Kuala Pahi Rubber.
    528 5 The statutory meeting of Kuala Pahi Huh- Is-r Estate' Limited is reported in London papers to" liand by the last mail. The chair was taken hv Mr. Hartley As|*lt-n, the p-ntlemnn who, ns we once explained, owes his prosperity to a happy knack of editing shop-girl storvette
    528 words
  • Article
    Why Gallagher Goes.
    290 5 Planters throughout the length and breadth of the country will lie very sorry to learn that Mr. W. J. Gallagher has resigned his appointment of Director of 'Agriculture and leaves the service of the Federated Malay States Government at the epd of this month. Mr. Gallagher came
    290 words
  • Article
    The Serendah Hydraulic Tin Mining Co., Ltd.
    21 5 April returns Output Piculs 364.66 Value 516,385.05 Tribute [mid 97.42 E*|x>nditure 4,072.26 Profit 512,215.37
    21 words
  • Article
    Passengers.
    307 5 Akkivku. Per s.s. P. E. Friedrich, 11th May, from Colombii: Mr. A. R. A math, Messrs. R. R. and P. F. Crowther and A. Paktsun. From Gonoa Mr. J. van der Lidth de Jende, Mr. P..DeotlsfMr. J. J. E. Kortmann, Mr. F. E. Kom>r,T*rof. J. F. Smith. From Rotterdam
    307 words
  • Article
    FIXTURES.
    16 5 To-iiav. sth Day of 4th M<xtn. To-mobkow. 6th Day of 4th Mixin. Old Mav Dav.
    16 words
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      31 5 The most rapid and satisfa tory results are obtained l*v treatment with UOHOMB (Kawa Santal). Booklet and sample to medical men free on application to any of the chief Penang Chemists.
      31 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 2
      100 5 To-day’s Advertisement*. for SALE. Fresh Para Rubber Seeds from mature trees. Special price for 100,000 and upwards. Please applv to CHUAH BOON KHEONO, 21-4-10 272 10 A ‘JO, Ceylon Lone. For Singapore, Hongkong, Amoy and Swatow. The b.s. Senmj Pee, Captain W. T. I.arkins, is expected to arrive here from
      100 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 3
      853 5 George Town Sales Room. NOTICE OF SALE or HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, AT The Detect ire Station, Penang Hoad. os Saturday, 14th May, 1910. Commencing at 11 a.m., Comprising: Pictures, Iron Bedsteads, Upholstered Chairs and Sofas, M&rbletopped Washhand Stand, Almirahs, Lamps, etc. also A Nice Collection of Well-grown Palms, Stephanotis, Clematis, Ferns,
      853 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Article
    Railways in China.
    186 6 The Secretary for Foreign Affairs lias lieen asked by Earl Winterton whether the principle of spheres of influence regarding railway concessions in China is still in existence and if so, how Germany and Russia justify their claim to participate in the proposed Hankow-Canton and HankowSzechuan loans 'r
    186 words
  • Article
    EXCHANGE.
    126 6 J’knamu, 13th May. lly courtesy of the Chartered Hank. London, Demand Bank 2/4 5 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4,’, 3 Credit 2/4J’ 3 Documentary.. 2/4 Calcutta, Demand Bank Its. 1751 3 days’ sight Private 176 j Bombay, Demand Bank 175} Moulmein, Demand Bank 174 8 days’ sight Private 170
    126 words
  • Article
    PRODUCE
    142 6 Gold Leaf Sbl.bo Black Pepper no eto'-k White Pepjior *23.75 so/» Traug Pepper 17. sellers Cloves (IS. nominal Mace 80. Pickings 74. seller s Nutmegs 110 s. 18.50 uam. f No. 1 7.00 rah ■< Sugar 2 no (Basket 5.00 .-ales Tapioca Flour 1.75 Copra (mixed) 10.70 buyers ('TallliUll
    142 words
  • Article
    SHARES.
    1814 6 <L or* o 1 0 a 1 Number of 'S o, .2 H Capital. Shares Dividends. Name. 11 d I S- l 1 I 25 (S I I I J 'I *****907 1908 1909 1910 Kl HBKR-DOLLAK SHARKS. pc. p 0. p.c. p.c. i p. c. 1909 1 S
    1,814 words
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      44 6 Satisfaction Guaranteed. Chamberlain's Cough Ketnedy is sold on a guarantee that if you are not satisfied after using two-thirds of a lottle according to directions, your money will be refunded. It is up to you to try. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
      44 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 2
      30 6 The curative action of (jonOHail in attributed to it« being ant identic and anjedthetic, Manufactured by J. I). Kiedal Ltd., Berlin, and sold in form’of capsuled, 4d in a bottle.
      30 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 3
      12 6 Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure for all internal complaints, dysentery, coughs, cold* etc.
      12 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 4
      35 6 Constipation. For constipation there in nothing quite so nice as Cliainlterlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. They always produce a pleasant movement of tho bowels without anv disagreeable effect. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
      35 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 5
      71 6 /S ■t Q lUSTUHaoiu «31 lUttti L 34 Wo off »r BH tmt l'<vk«t Dm I*n lt p*iwy SSXS m to ron 0« Cat* kali pn-o kanraiao M 1 or lavomtioa ataf, oonti >•*•» "••T Pirn W W.14 iHTti fill. Mitnk wiTtl RIBR, m »'t»fWu 1« WiliMy Uhol »Lmaf »'«u7
      71 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Article
    Canal Through France.
    217 7 The idea has been revived of a deepwater lock canal to run through France from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. In the form of an amendment to the Finance Bill for 1910, M. Senac, a Deputy, proposes the construction by the State of a «'anal from the
    217 words
  • Article
    Judge on Critics.
    292 7 Ain using Speech at Press Club Annual Dinner. About 150 members of the Press Club and guests were present at the Criterion Restaurant at the club’s annual dinner. Mr. Edward Terry, who was to have responded to the toast of The Drama,” was unfortunately prevented from I
    292 words
  • Article
    Tide Table for Penang.
    136 7 May, 11)10. Date HW l-W. H.W. L.W. A.M. A.M. r.M. I’.M. 13th 2.32, 8.4 L 2.55, i».07 14th 3.19, 9.32, 3.45, 9.59 15th 4.13, 10.38, 4.42, 10.57 Kith 5.13, 11.30, 5.47, Nil. 17th 6.23, 12.42, 7.01, 1.21 18th 7.41, 1.59, 8.18, 2.34 19th 8.50, 3.05, 9.20,
    136 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      1978 7 IKTSTJHAW CHS. THE LONDON ASSURANCE CORPORATION. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER A.D. 1720. riMJE undersigned, having Imh* appointed 1. A'gents for the above Corporation, are now prej>ared to accept MARINE and FIRE risks at current rates PATERSON. SIMONS Co. Ltd. I‘io Commercial Unlo Company, Ltd. GUARANTEE DEPARTMENT. Tlie Bunds of this
      1,978 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 2
      139 7 K lien mat ism. So little confidence has the average man in the various cures for rheuinatism that he often suffers for years without making any effort to find relief. He then finds that it has become chronic. This is a mistake, as the pain can always lie relieved, and
      139 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      832 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, C ate of Dr. Allen A Cv., Pha, U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Ccnsultation Free. BtSIDIVS'AT ;Vo. 21a, Penang Road. FOR SALE. fcV doors Irrm the Eastern and Orlenta Hotel. 6 mtb« TEA TEA SOLE AGENTS FOR PENANG, PATERSON, SIMONS Co., Ltd. THB “India Rubbsr Gutta Pereha USEFUL
      832 words