Straits Echo, 1 August 1903

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    34 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAPS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL.I NO. 54. PENANG, SATURDAY, AUGUST Ist, 1903. S-4 Pbi: Annum. Single Copt. 10 Cen
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      2173 1 A. E. SKEELS. 3t, Be/ich Street, i 'Ji.tl'F.i'ltiH.ll *s iti it ii< is* a a \fl -s 18 &ntrii 3 1 AL V. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. mail steamers may Ins expected to arrive Outwards, and leave Penang Homewards the following dates Mail Service. Outwards. V Hamburg-Amerika Linie, Hamburg. Chartered Bank
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      7 1 A. E. SKEELS. -S5 31, Be&ch Street.
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      EXCHANGE.
      125 2 (By court» »y of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank l/9-{K 4 months’ sight Bank ~110y\ 3 Credit ...1/101 3 Documentary ...1/10^ Calcutta. Demand Bank Rs. 136 J 3 days’ sight Private 1381 Bombay, Demand Bank 1361 n 3 days’ sight Private 1381 Madras, Demand Bank 136 3 days’
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      SHARES
      212 2 Bersawali Gold Mine Co., Ld. \'2.bObuyers Bruseh Tin Mining Co., Ld. S 8.25 sellers Cliendariang Hydraulic Tin Mining Co.*Ld 25. sale* Fraser Neave. Ld 95 buyers 6% Debs. par George Town Dispensary 26. salet. Howartli Erskine. Ld. $l9O. International Bodega $lOO. buyers Jelebu Mining Trading Co., Ld 3 1.50
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      PRODUCE.
      165 2 Tin 8 78.00 sales B.Pepper(W.Coast3lbs.soz.)s 30.00 White Pepper 3 52. sellers Trang Pepper 8 36. sellers Cloves (picked) 8 35'50 Mace 8180 Mace Pickings 160, w out. Nutmegs 110 s 79. !No. 1 7. sales 2 5.30 Basket (Chinese) 4. Tapioca Flour 2.15 Copra 6.Bosnycr# Talibun 330. sellers V
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      ARRIVALS.
      73 2 Jin Ho, Br. s.s. 110. Has rup, 31st July,— Langkat, 30th July, t en.,—Beng Bros. Thaiping, Br. s.s. 160, Wheeler, 31st July, —Port Weld, 31st July, Gen., —H. Liebert Co. Nubnblbg, Ger. s.s. 2,663, Jabprg, 316 t July, —Yokohama, 27th June, Gen., Behn Meyer Co. Perak. Br. s.s. 297,
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      DEPARTURES.
      59 2 Ist August. Qnorra, for Pangkalan Brandan. Vidar, for Deli. Mary Austin, for Port Swettenham. Jin Ho, for Langkat. R. Halewyn, for Asahau. Carlyle, for Port Swettenham. 4. Apcar, for Singapore and Hongkong. Rotorua, for Port Swettenham Singapore. Aragyee, for Teluk Anson. Kistna. for Port Swettenham Singapore. Trieste, for Colombo
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      IN PORT.
      130 2 Ei.bing. Ger. s.s. 3.610, Schultz, 31st July, —Sydney. 24th June, Gen.. —Behn Meyer A Co. G. G. van Lansberge, Dut. s.s. 501. Boon, 31st Julv.—Singapore, 29th July, Nil, H. L. Co. Hermon Lercha. Rus. s.s. Dalstrain, 31st Julv, —Hongkong. 19th Julv, Gen., G. W. A Co! Nvrnberg. Ger.
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      EXPECTED.
      93 2 Yetveu j From Agents Due Koenigsberg Colombo B.M. Co 3rd Aug. Tamba i Maru Singapore B. Co. 3rd Andalusia Colombo B. M. <S Co. 4th Chusan do. P. A O. Oth Conunaudel Singapore P. O. Stli BenalJer London .3. B. Co. ,9th Socotra Suez P. O. 10th Bavern Colombo
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      SAILINGS.
      109 2 Veetel* For 1 j Aijeuit i Leavet A. Apear Singapore A. A. Co. 1st A>»g. Trieste Colombo S. K. Co. 1st Zaida Singapore H. L. A Co. 2nd Beiialder 1 do. 8. B. Co. 9th Socotra do. P. O. 10th Benledi J London i S. B. Co. i 1
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      PASSENGERS.
      9 2 Inward —Per Sumatra, from Deli. Mr. van Honten.
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      MAILS.
      56 2 A MAIL WILL CL0&K KOK Tuiigkab—Per Petrel, 3rd inst., 11 a.in. Calcutta —Per Kum Sang, 3rd inst., noon. Deli—Per Sumatra, 3rd inst., 1 p.m. Pantrkor and Teluk Anson— Per Canton, 3rd inst., 1 p.m. Batu Bahra and Asahau—Per Tong Chug Un. 3rd inst., 1 p.m. I Pamrkalan Bran.Ian—Per 7W
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    The Straits Echo.
    57 2 Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ld., No. 226-232, Beach Street, Penang. A PRICE DAILY. LOCAL peraunum. (Poet Free) «7 MAIL EDITION (Poet Free) 13 CARLE ADDRESS: Echo —Penang.” Telephone No. 188. Editor, Chbsney Dvncan. Sub-Editor, Harold F. Piper. Manager, T.
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    Domestic Occurrences.
    62 2 BIRTH. At Treverbyn, Peak, Hougkoug. on the 20th Julv, the wife of H. E. Tomkins, of a daughter. marriage. On the 15th July, at the Cathedral, Shanghai, by the Rev. H. C. Hodges, Reginald Augustus Rickard, second son of Martin Rickard. Esq., Truro, Cornwall (England), to Emily Jane
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    Justice in the F. M. S.
    1900 2 We find iu the Straits Times of 28th instant a letter signed S. C-,” dated Singapore, 24tli Julv, on the above subject to which too much publicity cannot, we think, be given. We therefore avail ourselves of this, the earliest opportunity, to draw the
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    Plague Prevention.
    1159 2 II THE EXAMPLE OF INDIA. In writing on the ravages of the plague in India in our issue of 17th July we stated that disinfection, though not the sole remedy in prevention of the disease, was a considerable help if properly carried out. It is inevitable that to
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    To-morrow's Church Services.
    234 2 j St. C echoes Church (Chun-h <>f En: land): —Matins 8 a.m., Tamil Serviv 9-15 a.iu., Chinese Service 1U a.m Sunday School o p.m., Evensong :ia I Sermon 6 p.m. (choir practice ew Friday 6 p.m.)— Frank W. Haines. r»b nial Chaplain. Pkye Dock (Presbyterian): 9a. in.
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    Holidays.
    58 2 It is officially notified that in accorda»* w ith the provision of The Holiday a 1 i dinance 1879 the following will lx* l#, r ed as public holidays throughout the Strai Settlements Monday, the 3rd u 1 Bank Holiday, Monday, the 10th Coronation of Their Majesties the E'n?
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    The Plague at Hongkong.
    136 2 The L'hhm Malt of 20th ult. f esting statistics of the ravages oi 11 I n in Hongkong during the pwt It savs there were uo cases re,*>i A. 18th*and 19th instant. For the wee ed 18th instant. 18’cases ot F-V* reported 1 Portuguese. 1 Japan*'
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      70 2 Pritchard Co. PENANG. SOLE AGENTS FOR PENANG FOR THE BRITISH EXPRESS DAIRY Company's BOMBAY BUTTER ALWAYS FRESH PURE, FIRM CREAM Y Sold in lib. tins 75 cents per tin. Consignments received regularly. PRITCHARO CO. Penang. 4b McAlister «Co., 19 Beach Street Penang. CYCLES CYCLES SOLE AGENTS FOR The “Swi/f” The
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      257 2 NOTICE. to cotlEMoroSiiia: It is request**! that all coni municatiou* relating to Subscript ions. Advertisements" *e.. be addressed to the Manager, Straits Echo” and nut to the Kditor. All cheques should be crossed. letter* ou Kditorial or otbe» matter» intended for publication or use in the Echo should be sent
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      64 2 Shorthand! Shorthand!! INSTRUCTION in Shorthand (Pitmail’s) given to young men at their own residences from and after 5 p. in., daily, weekly, bi-weekly or tri-weekly, by an ex-Reporter of Indian and- Siam papers, who holds Pitman's certificate of proficiency in Shorthand. Proficiency Guaranteed in the Course of a Few Lessons.
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      4 2 ENGINEERING TOOLS McAlister C*
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      5 2 AMERICAN CARTS McAlister ft Co
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      3 2 REFRIGERATOR* McAlister c*
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      48 2 WEATHER. The following report is kindly supplied by the Signal Director of Fort Cornwallis: 5 p.ui. <t a.in. book Yeftcrday To-day To-day Tb. nr S4' wr Wr. rilK Haxj Hazy \Yd. South S.fc. Suutu The rainfall during the 24 hours ended at 9 a.m. to-dav waaTiil. I .Tift-.
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    CHAMBERLAIN’S REPLY TO BOTHA'S CRITICISMS.
    206 3 Was Joe’s Visit a Failure? Untier Submarine CabFt) I, ,>(i< ii. July •‘list :—The Iliglit lloiiourniile Joseph Chamberlain, Scivtai v of State for the Colonies, lyj,,g to strong criticisms on his Soiitli African policy, said iliat he lid n nt attach the slightest importice j
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    KING MOTORING OVER IRISH ROADS.
    38 3 A Warm Welcome at Galway. Hr titer'* Submarine Cable.) London, dlst July MajcstM#f. King Edward and Queen Alexandra, were warmly welcomed at Galway City after motor touring from the rugged coast sit Coimem
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    RUSSIAN DESIGNS ON TIBET.
    76 3 Cossacks sent into the Highlands. f tie lit a* Submarine Cable.) London, 31st July,:—lt is rejiortod at St. Petersburg that several lntmlred eossacks have l>een setit into Tliibet. Russian policy Inin always had a fixed aim. aud Tibet, commanding. a.s it does, the lx>rders of India.
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    COLONIAL OFFICE VOTE.
    22 3 Passed Commons. lietiter'* Submarine Cable.) London, 81st July —The Colonial Office Vote has passed the House of C Commons.
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    AERIAL NAVIGATION A PRACTICAL ACHIEVEMENT.
    191 3 french War Office and Santos Dumont. i Under* Submarine Cable.) London, July 81st: —Santos Dumont, the celebrated aeronaut, Lis ottered an aerial flotilla to the I*fetich Government for war purposes The Minister for War accepted it, expressing his belief that urrial navigation was now a
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    EXPLOSION IN A TRONOH SHAFT.
    66 3 Narrow Escape. (Special to Echo.) I poll, July ?)!st: —An explosion has occurred in an old Trouoh shaft severely burning three coolies. The explosion extinguished every light in the shaft. Shortly before tin* catastrophe took place, the manager, Air. Row, together with Mr. Agar, were
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    SHOCKING SUICIDE.
    278 3 Hector Sampson Shoots Himself. (China Mail Special) Shanghai, 2'2nd July, :—Air. Hector Sampson was found dead in bed yesterday afternoon, having committed suicide. He shot himself with an old rifle, pulling the trigger with his toe, and almost blowing his head off. No reason can be assigned for
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    Last Evening’s Lotteries.
    299 3 Members of the Peuaug Turf Club assembled in the upper chamber of the IV wu Hall last evening to participate iu the drawing of lotteries for to-day's racing. Some sixty memliers were present at the outset and the assembly steadily increased in number till towards the completion
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    Turf Notes.
    588 3 The opening event in to-day's card will be a close finish between four of the griffins. Currency Lass has too big an impost, gjjid if she can carry list. 71bs. to victory, then all I can add is she must l*e a marvel,” that is from a griffin
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    The Tamby’s Tips.
    48 3 The Larrikin Cup." Currency La**. The “Georoe Town Cup." Drouleeu. The Penako St. Leger." Battenberg or Spe* Patrin The “Sccrey Stakes." Ota/ or Bail enter. The Horse Griffin Consolation Handicap. Alra. The “Galloway Griffin Consolation Handicap." Freemason. The “Winners' Handicap." Baue*ter. The “Consolation Handicap." Empreza.
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    Official Scratchings.
    50 3 The Larrikin Cup. Lilas. Rasa. Countess. The George Town Cup. Fi Fa. Lady Betty. The School Girl. Margaret, Grey Coat. The Penang St. Ledger. Bauester. Cadet. Architect. Felspar. Klimlio, Katak, Phtenix. Comical. Rough Diana*ud. Olaf. Carltou. The Seurry Stakes. Hurlv Burly, Felspar, Klimlo. Sandy, Gallant. Oberon, Keynote, Carlton.
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    Municipal Commissioner.
    1713 3 The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Commissioners took place at the Mimicipal buildings yesterday afternoon under the presidency of Mr. J. W. Hallifax. There were also present Messrs. A. R. Adams. A. K. Butterv and the Seoretarv Mr. R. P. Phillips. The minutes of the last meeting
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    EXECUTION IN SIAM.
    593 3 Guillotine v. Sword. Bangkok's Latest Innovation. Our late Bangkok exchanges announce that the guillotine is to be substituted for the sword iu carrying out death sentences iu Kiug Chnlalougkorn s dominions, and as some of our readers may l»e unfamiliar with the made of execution in Siam,
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      1847 4 SIN QHEE CHOON CO. No. 129, Beach Street, PENANQ. Commission Agents, Pbovisioners and General Importers. Agents for TOWKAY FOO CHOO CHOON, OF LAN AT, PERAK, AND The Perak General Farms. 29a C. S. SENG CO. Chop SIN GIM HO 33c Beach Street, PENANG. WONG KIM MUN. Specialities always on hand:
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    PERAK TURF CLUB.
    749 5 Taiping Races, 1903. Programme. 11th. I.ith. and im Anyaet. lift Hi. First Day. Tuesday 11th August 1. The Maiden Plate. Value >3OO. For Maiden horses, Exgriffin allowed 14 lbs. weight as per scale 10 stone. Entrance *lO. Distance 1 mile. 2. The Waterfall Stakes. V alue *250
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    The Race of Naval Armaments.
    1416 5 Kerplhe culunaml •-f thesca. u» JuuyalneiMtloual life.” In view of the suggestions which are already being put forward in some quari ters. to the effect that the outlay ou our Navy is now excessive, it becomes important to ascertain how the Navy I stands at
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    SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB.
    992 5 Under date Siuguiiore27th July “l ligur writes to the Strait* Time* regarding the affairs of tlie Sporting Cluh: In vour issue of the 25th there appears a report of a meeting of the Singapore Sporting Club. I: That the finances of the elul» are iu a l>ad
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    The Opium Question in the Philippines.
    128 5 Miteilo Vjblenetr*. /9th July Commissioner Smith has drafted the short opium bill prescribed by the Commission which provides for the appoint- ment of two gentlemen hi whom the Commission has confidence to in- vestimate the operation of opium legislation in Japan. Furinosa, Upper Buruiali,
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      160 5 Sandilands Buttery Co., 29, Beach Street, PENANG. ANDREW USHER CO.S’ Special Reserve o. V. (i. WHISKY. CRAIGELLACHIE GLENLIVET DISTILLERY Co/s GAELIC “OLD SMUGGLER” WHISKY. James Buchanan Co.'s f "HOUSE OF COMMONS” WHISKY. illiam Teacher and Sons’ Old Glenlivet Whisky. To lie Itiul of all dealers. JEYES PERFECT PURIFIER. Tlu> host
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      18 5 I PENANG FOUNDRY Co., It (Established 1876.) engineers, millwrights, <&c., &c. Weld Quay, A 37 Beach Street, PENANG.
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      7 5 METTAB’S stove WOOD BURNING. McAlister A Co.
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      121 5 THE LEADING MUSICAL ESTABLISHMENT IN THE EAST. MISQUITH CO. BURMA STRAITB MUSICAL AGENCY, Beach Street, PENANG. IMPORTERS MAKERS OF PIANOS, ORGANS, HARMONIUMS. SOLE AGENTS A. ALLISON, BLUTHNEK BRINSMEAD, CHALLENS, CHAPPELL, COLLARD COLLARD, CRAMER, PORTABLE HOPKINSON, RICH LIPP, RONISCH, SCHIEDMAYER, GRUSS, PENANG COLONIAL MODELS. Tuning Repairs undertaken at MODERATE RATES. MUSIC.
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      534 5 Talk Chee Co. ESTABLISHED 1890.) 18, 28 34. Church Street, Penang. Ship Chandler?, Mining and Engineer ng Store Keepers and Aerated Water requisites. Have just received a shipment ot‘ the following goods: Price Co.’s Locomotive oil in cask of 10 gallons. Special Engine oil Goosswood’s Special Cylinder oil Calcutta Oach
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      1848 6 K UJ S 3 vo (0 aj w PC 2 o PC w H PC H O x E- 1 o EO o 9-1 <X> S 3 o eg 33 *OO S 3 g o 0 H ft 55 QC liang Lee Co, Merchants and Genera! Importers, p e n
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