Straits Echo, 24 August 1904

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    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OP EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 2. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, 24th AUGUST, 1904. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 191.
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    Domestic Occurrences.
    45 1 Birth. On loth August, at 200, Bubbling Well U .a<l. Shanghai. the wife of H. K. Koch, of a daughter. Marriaok. On 11 th August, at San Francisco, Kathryn. youngest daughter of Denis Gorman, of San Francisco, to Herbert John Such, of ,Shanghai.
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    HIGH WATER.
    39 1 For Week ending Tuesday, Aug. 30,1904 •'M. P. M. Wednesday, 24th... 11.25 11.35 Thursday, 25tli 11.55 12. Friday. 26th 0.12 0.28 Saturday. 27th 0.45 1.01 Sunday, 28th 1.16 1.32 Monday, 29th 1.48 2.03 Tuesday, 30th 217 232
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    FIXTURES.
    30 1 To-dat. 14tli Day, 7th Moon. Wavaiig Kassini, Drury Lane, 9 p.m. Town Band, Esplanade, 5-30 p.m. St. Bartholomew. To-morrow. 15th Day, 7th Moon. Town Band, Golf Club, 5.30 p.m.
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    THE MOON.
    27 1 0 Full Moon A up. 26th, 6.04 a.m Last Quarter Sept. 2nd, 3.48 p.m 0 New Moon 10th, 3.5 a.m First. Quarter 16th, 2.8 p.m.
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    P & O. SAILINGS.
    43 1 P O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. l| |IV A KI*S. IIoMKWAKHR. Hcntjal I Sep j Coromandel 3 Sept Malta 11 i Chilean 17 Hxtra Service. OllTWAleliH. iloM KWAKOS. Manila 0 Sept Borneo 29 Any Vera 20 Java 12 Sept Foi particulars See l*ape 3.
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    War Items.
    1923 1 Alleged Japanese Atrocities. The following telegram has been received trom Tokio by the Japanese Legation in London The attention of the Japanese Government has been called to a telegram from Liaoyang recently published in some French papers, and stating that on June 20 three Russians left wounded at
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      EXCHANGE.
      115 1 f’KNANO. 24TH .-\UgUst. (By courtesy of the Chartered Hank.) liondon Demand Bank ...1/11 4 months’sight Bank ...1 11 3 Credit ...1/11 9 6 3 Documentary ...1/11® Calcutta. Demand Bank Jts. 1414 3 days’ sight Private 1464 Bom hay. Demand Bank 1444 3 days’ sight Private 116.4 Madras, Demand Bank
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      SHARES
      196 1 Bersawall Gold Miue Co., lid. 14. —sellers Ranh Australian Gold Milling Co.. Ld 6.50 buyers Redjang Reining Gold Mining Co., Ld $192.50 sales l\ adaua Gold M in i ng Co„ Id d. (fully paid) -5 10.—now. Bruseh Tin Mining Co., Ld. 4.25 buyers Clieudariang Hydraulic Tin Mining Co.,
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      PRODUCE.
      170 1 riu 73.55 buyers no sellers. Gold leaf S 79. B. Pepper (\V. Coast 31b5.50z.)$ 22. —sellers White Pepper 33.— sellers Traug Pepper 27. —sellers Cloves (picked) oat of season Mace 86 —sales Mace Pickings 80. —sellers Nutmegs llOs 42.— sales. C No. 1 6 60 nam 3ugar < 2
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      72 1 Preussen, (»'er. s.s. 3278, Prehn, 23rd Aug., Yokohama, Gth Aug., Geu., —B. M. Co. Vidar, Br. s.s. 101, Nichol, 23rd Au^', Port, Swettculmm, 22nd Aug Gen., K. G. Co. Swaerdecroon, Dut. s.s. Gil, Ganshauk, 24th Aug., Sahang, 22ud Aug., Gen., H. L. Co. Canton, JJr. ».s. 105, Merican, 24tli
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      DEPARTURES.
      28 1 24th August. Tony Chay for Batu Bahraand Asahau. Lanykat for Teluk Ausou. Malaya, for Deli. Paiamcotta, for Port Swetteuhaui, Siugapore, Hougkong, Amoy and Swatow. Fitzpatrick, for Kaugoon.
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      IN PORT.
      45 1 Swaerdecroou, Dut. 8.8. 641, Baa shank, 24th Aug., Sahang, 22ud Aug,, Geu., H. L. Co. Canton, Br. s.k. 105. Merican, 24th Aug., Teluk Ausou, 23rd Aug., Geu., —Ah Hing. Vioar, Br. s.B. 101, Nichol, 23rd Aug. Port Swettenham, 22ud Aug., Gen.,K. G. Co.
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      EXPECTED.
      68 1 1 ***+>.}* I 'm in Ayenl Ihie liencleucdi London S.B.&Co. 25th Aug A. A pear Calcutta A. A.A.Co, 25th Z a mania Singapore H.L.&Co. 2dth Zaida I Madras H.L.&Co. 27th Moyuue Singapore o.s.s. 27th C. A pear Singapore A. A. A.Co. 29th P. Heinrich Colombo B.M.&Co. 30th Ben lari
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      SAILINGS.
      57 1 Ve**el» For A ijents heave» Bencleuch Singapore S.B.&Co. 25th Aug A. Apcar Singapore A.A.A.Co. 25th Zauiania Madras H.L.&Co. 26th Zaida Singapore HL.&Co. 27th Moyuue London o.s.s. 27th C. Apcar Calcuttii A.A.A.Co. 29th P. Heiuricli Singapore B.M.&Co. 60th Benlarig Marseilles S.B.&Co. 6th Septr Beuvorlich London S.B.&Co. 16 th Benvenue lienalder
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      MAILS CLOSE
      129 1 Fok Deli—Per Calypso, to-morrow, 11 a.ni. Port Swetteuliani—-Per Vidar, to-morrow 2 p.m. Edie, T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh and Pulo Well—Per Swaerdecroon, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Setul—Per Sportsman, to-morrow, 3 p in. Deli—Pen JIo Kwei, to-morrow, 4 p.m. Negapatam, Madias, Pondicherry, Cuddalore and Karical. taking Mails for Europe, etc., via
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      175 1 A. E. SKEELS. O WHISKIES. The Standard Lift Office WILL pay £lOOO Sterling at the age of 55 or previous death to au individual 21 years of age subscribing X'2-13-7 per meusein. Note the advantages of insuring in a Scottish Office of Guaranty! Stability and which has stood the test
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      21 1 FOB THE COUGH OF INFLUENZA Steam»’ Wiue is the reliable prompt remedy. It soothes and heals the air passages. Steam»' Wine.
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      19 1 STEARNS’ WINE, wliets the appetite. Aids digestion, improves assimilation, strengthens the stomach so that food does good, tikanns Wine.
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      50 1 Learn Shorthand at Home bv correspondence. 10 weekly lessons will make you perfect. OBTAIN HIGHER SALARY. Shorthand is nowadays indispensible to everybody. Utilixe spare time. Very moderate fee. We procure positions. Write for free booklet. Central Correspondence College, 215, Temple Chambers. Temple Avenue, London, E.C. twice a wk. 394 4-6-04
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      55 1 A. E. SKEELS. << t o ■s LAGER BEER. Penangf Confectionery. No. 22a. Leith Street, PE NANO. rpHK Pul») ic of Penang are hereby in--1 formed that the above Establishment, has lieen opened and solicit tlie patronage of his customers. All orders for Cakes, Ice Cream, 4c., will l»e promptly
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      30 1 WEATHER !hk following rcp 'i'i is kiudiv supplied bv tli** .Siyuai I>n**('t(ir <»t‘ Fori (Joniwailis:— Tlie rainfall «iuriin; the 24- hours ended »t 1* a.m. to-dav was 0 75 inches.
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    The F.M.S. Railways.
    967 2 T he F.M.S. Railways. A Review of the Year 1903. “C WRITING in Indian Engineering (13th August), reviews the General Manager's report on the Federated Malay Slates 1 Eii 1 ways for the year 1903 as follows:— For t he first time—following on the joining up of the Perak and
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      22 2 CHILDREN of the home, sunshine bright the littl<f ones. ARE THE SUNSHINE, Stcariif' Whir makes the L r A splendid tonic for
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      2821 2 0 6. %£r m FOR PRICKS APPLY TO MARTYN 12-10-03 Co. 72c E. CHEM BEE, Cycle Dealer and Repairer, Buckingham Street Penang. HAVE JUST RECEIVED A Supply of CYCLES (Latest Improvements.) U SINO-EB. Machines Reputation for the Highest Standard of Excellence is unquestioned. U EEBO Machine is a Highest Class
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      1895 3 sz t/> 't'l '4 ■t Expected arrival aud Departures. Mail Service. Outwards. 1 s.h. Bengal connecting with Oct. l-> s.s. Mnlln do B.s. Coromandel do Id 8.8. Simla do Homewards. £>Vpt. 3 8.8. Coromandel do 17 s.B. Chvsau do Oct. 1 s.B. Nubiu do 15 8.8. Bengal do 8.8. India
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    The Straits Echo.
    85 4 Ju»tM-e satldflos everybody, and jintire alone.—Ftr»»r«r« Established June Ist, 1903. Published daftly (except Hmd »y*.) IT TR« CRITERION PRESS, Ld., N<*. 226-232, Bench Street, IVnatig. PRICK DAILY, LOCAL »*i per a«ii*»ni OUTSTATIONS rentage Kxtr.i MAIL KDITION (l'<wt Free) 15 CAULK A IMMt KSS E cTi o—P e
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    The Water Tangle.
    1455 4 Last Saturday we laid stress on the point that the almost unprecedented procrastination which characterises a greatly-to-be-desired solution of Penang’s water problem—which to the casual lay mind seems as simple as A B C—is due chiefly to lack of cash in hand wherewith to finance either the
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    Postal Affairs.
    822 4 The Straits-Rangoon Mail Service. The Chairman of the Rangoon Chainl)er of Commerce addressed the Deputy Post-master-General, Burma, on the 15th instant, as follows in the hope of inducing the authorities to grant increased postal facilities for the mercantile firms of Rangoon The subject of postal communication with the
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    "The Taiping Mandarins" at the Races.
    138 4 The Illustrated London News of date July 16 has an interesting illustration showing the prizes for the Taiping Race Meeting. Our Chinese sjxuting Iriends will no doubt duly appreciate tie* explanatory paragraph thereto, in which they are given the distinction of official rank by
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    Juvenile Housebreakers.
    124 4 Defendants Sentenced to be Flogged. Before Mr. Bryant yesterday afternoon four vouug Malay and Jawipekan boys were charged with housebreaking. It appears that on the night of the 17tli inst. the accused and another broke into premises No. 112 Dato Kramat Road, in the occupation of a member
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    Smoking Concert.
    722 4 Last night at the Volunteers’ Drill Hall a very enjoyable cigarette smoking concert was given as a complimentary benefit to Ij Mr. Will Lansdowue, the tenor singer. Considering the inclemency of the weather there was a very fair attendance, though it was not equal to the booking, many
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    The War.
    216 5 Coal. An Important Order. The Volunteer Fleet Question. An Acute Stage Reached. Judgment on the Hiphang Outrage. (Snjiji/ied by He liter.) London, 24 August.— A proclamation has been issued at Malta forIlidding the coaling of belligerent ships ju-oceeding to the seat of war or anywhere on the line
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    Wheat.
    479 5 The Chicago Excitement Subsiding. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 24 August.—The excitement on the Chicago wheat market is subsiding in view of the favourable reports received regarding the wheat harvest in Canada. The uew lighthouse at Aden is to be erected at a place called Mussundam. Mk. W. Barton, Barrister-at-Law,
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    The Naval Engagements.
    1053 5 Latest from the North.* I okt Arthur Fleet Endeavoured to Effect Junction with Vostok Squadron. From files of northern exchanges which reached us this morning we get the following interesting details of the great naval engagement of 10th instant:— 1 lie Ifougkong Telegraph publishes a special from
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    Hackney Carriages.
    89 5 The New Scale of Fares. I>y the courtesy of the Municipal Secretary we are able to publish the following revised scale of fares for hackney carriages in Penang:— Under the provisions of Section 25 of The Hackney Carriage Ordinance 1879.” His Excellency the Governor in Council has been
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    SCHEDULE A
    242 5 Hackney Carriage Fares Within Municipal Limits. Fares by Distance. 2ud :;ril ci;w<. Class. S c. 8 c. For half a mile or part thereof 15 10 For any distance exceeding half a mile but not exceeding a mile 20 15 For every additional mile or part of a
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    Pessimistic Outlook.
    406 5 “I’m about sick of civilization.” said Jones, with a weary smile. Just look at the happeuiugs of one week. I’ve jotted down a few that I can remember: Had indigestion after eating a dish of Perfection Breakfast Food. Cut myself with a safety razor. Was delayed two hours
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    Currency Affairs.
    892 5 Proclamation Gazetted To-day. We are indebted to the courtesy of the Hon. the Resident Councillor for information to the effect that the proclamation notifying that the Mexican, British aud Hongkoug Dollars shall cease to be legal tender iu the Colony after the 31st August, 1904, has been gazetted.
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    Siam.
    605 5 (t) mu Our Own Correspondent.') i Bangkok, 13 August,—The British Con- sulate has been established here since 1850 tS,l yet .o ~a 8 seft to 'I»» .rear ot grace IU a, s attel —to see what is believed r to be the very find prosecution of a British m!
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    PASSENGERS.
    332 5 Inward— Per Preussen,” from Kobe, Mr. iin<l Mrs. R. Hendry, Mr. S. Tanaka, Miss S. Hiraki. Prom Singapore, Mr Tj. Katz, Mr. F. Fazo, Mr. W. F. Wen von Mr. Cilia Kee Ee and family, Mr. W. Ko.vbey. Mr. W. P. Rutlege, Martin and Jackson. From Nagasaki, Mrs. R.
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      1703 6 JOO SEING Co., 2t2, Beach Street PENANG. General Import and Export Agents. 29c THE PATRIOTIC ASSURANCE Co. (Founded 1824.) Dubliv, 9, College Green. London, 69, King William Stree CAPITAL £1,500,000. ITIHE undersigned have been appointed CHOO CHUAN KEOK Co. Chandlt 23, Bench Street (Established 1896.) DAVID BROWN Co., 4 Logan
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    Turf Scandal.
    812 7 Mr. L. de Rothschild’s Protest. Boycott of Handicaps. 1 herr is a sort of revolution breaking out on the turf. Stated simply aud plainly, it is a protest against the unchecked operations of what, for politeness sake, is termed the “clever” division. It is well known that lor
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    Wreck of the Agincourt.
    461 7 Captain Bin ns’ Kb port. Captain Robert A. Biuns of the British steamer Siam, which arrived at Singapore on the 10th inst. from Shanghai and Hongkong, reports that he left Hongkong ion August 12 and the following day when passing Taishan Island on the East Coast
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      846 7 ICE! ICE!! Favoured with instructions from the Directors of the Tandjong Pinang Ice Co., Ltd., U beg to inform the I’ubhc.of Penang and the Federated Malay States that we have Iwen appointed Agents of the above Company, and ICE Dr. W. MANSON. DENTAL surgeon. Price Moderate Consultation free. residing at
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      41 7 AMERICAN DENTISTRY, Jno. RABE, D. D. S. Temporary Office, “RUNNYMEDE,” NORTHAM ROAD, Hocus 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WANTED: —Peimanent Cool Office Rooms or House, with good Northern Light, furnished or unfurnished. 2-6-04 388 COW BRAND BUTTER. mean star Co.. Ltd
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      64 7 W. Cornfield, Tailor and Outfitter,' 23, BEACH STREET. Great Reduction IN TAILORING ESPECIALLY IN White Satin Jean Suits only $55 per dozen. JUST RECEIVED NICE ASSORTMENT OF Tropical Helmets Terai Felt Hats with puggaree, White Straw Ilats, White Drill Hats, Boy’s Navy Cloth French Tams, Golf Caps. W. CORNFIELD, TEMPORARY
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      1276 8 BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS! NOVELS T NOVELS T A Large Consignment Just Received from Europe -oPrice 25 cents each. TITLE. AUTHOR In the dav of Battle The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard Straight as a Die. ebb An Iff rap Pearl Chrommes of Martin Hewett Queen of the Jesters A Honeymoon in
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