Straits Echo, 21 November 1904

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    36 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. 70 L. 2. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, MONDAY, 21st NOVEMBER, 1904. Single Copy, 10 cents No. 266.
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    Domestic Occurrences.
    34 1 Births. On 2nd Nov., at Bangkok, the wife of E. P ()sgood. of a son. On 1 Bt.li Nov., at Calmar House, Singapore, the wife of D. Stuart Cariniehael, of a daughter!
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    HIGH WATER.
    40 1 Kov Week ending Sunday, Nov. 27, 1904 M V. M. .Monday, 21st 10.40 11.05 Tuesday, 22ud 11.30 11.5,5 Wednesday, 23rd... 45 Thursday, 24th 120 1 4.5 Friday, 2*>th 2.10 2.35 Saturday, 2tUli 3. 325 Sunday, 27t.h 3.50 4.15
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    FIXTURES.
    31 1 To-i>at. 13th Day, lOlh Moon. Town Baud, Esplanade, 5-30 p.m. Opera Staniboul, 9 p.m. TO-MOK ROW. 14th Day, iOtli Moon. Town Baud, Golf Club, 5-30 p.m. Opera Staniboul, 9 p.m.
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    THE MOON.
    26 1 O Full Moon Nov. 23rd 9.3 a.m. bast Quarter 30th 1.34 a.m. O New Moon Dec. 7tb 939 a.m First Quarter... 14tli 2.22 p.m.
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    P & O. SAILINGS.
    43 1 P O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. UlliWAltlW. lloM KW A KIM. Bemjal 'J4 Nov Simla JO Nov Malta S Dec. Chnmu 10 Dec Hxtra Service. OfTWARW. iIOM RWARIX. Palawan JO Nov Peru J Dec Java 13 Dec Ceylon 10 hoi particulars See Cage 3.
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    MAILS DUE.
    32 1 English Bengal) 24th iust. China (Simla) 26th inst. China (I*. R. Luitpold) 30th iust. German (Roon) Ist December, China Zaida) 2 English (Malta) 8 China Chutan 10 China (Preussen) 14
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    War Items.
    1391 1 •t AMOl’y SlEGKS. e Me«e« vary in their length and their intensity, and it is impossible to judge of one from the other. But some have become famous in history, and for the sake of comparison the” particulars of some of them are here given. Azoth, which was
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    EXCHANGE.
    118 1 Penano, 21st November (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank. I Tiondon Demand Bank ...1/11 4 months’ sight Rank ...1 11 7 g 3 Credit ...1/11,» -3 Documentary ...1/11$ Calcutta, Demand Bank Rg. 143£ 3 days’ sight Private 1454 Bombay, Demand Bank 1434 3 days’sight Private 1454 Madras, Demand Bank
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    SHARES
    211 1 BersawaliGold Mine Co.. Ld. 13.— sa'es Raub Australian Gold Mining Co., Tal 4t.7b seller* Kedjang Eelxmg Gold Min- h)g Co., Ld 215 —buyers K ada ua Gold M in i ng Co„ T,td. (fully paid). 10.— nom. Bruseli Tin Mining Co., Ed. S 3.50 sellers Clieudariang Hydraulic Tin Mining
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    PRODUCE.
    163 1 l*iii 79. —business done Gold leaf 78 50 f>. Pepper (\V. Coast 31b5.50z.)$ 24. —buyers While Pepper 40.— seller* Traug Pepper out of season Cloves (picked) out of season Mace 80 —sellers Mace Pickings 75. sellers Nutmegs 11 Os 41. —tales No. 1 0.10 nom Sugar 2 no stock.
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      196 1 Jant Nicoll, Br. s.s. 474, Crichton, 20th Nov., Moulmeiu, 16th Nov., Geu —K G. Co. Mary Austin, Br. s.s. 121, Nicliol, 19th Nov., Port Swetteuham 18th Nov. Geu., —K. G. Co. Hok Canton, Br. s.s. 294, Scott, 19th Nov., Acheeu, 18th Nov.. Geu.,—B. Ho Hin. Ho Kwki, Br. s.s.
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      DEPARTURES.
      25 1 21st November. Calypso, for Deli. Petrel lor Laugkat A Pangkalau Brand,in Mary Austin, for Port Swetteuham. R. Haletcyn, for Batu Bahra. Malaya, for Deli.
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      IN PORT.
      90 1 J.fc*» J.1 Ui, o.ij. r< i .> Nov., Mouhueiu, 16th Nov., (leu.,—K. (I. Co. Hok Canton, Hr. s.s. 294, Scott, 19th Nov., Acheen, 18th Nov., Gen.B. H. Hin. Ho Kwbi, Br. s.s. 209, Russell, 20th Nov., Deli, 19th Nov., Geu.,—H. L. Co. Lady Weld, Br. s.s. 245, Treweeke,
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    EXPECTED.
    28 1 rsxt l l> mm Aijmt» Due Gliazee Suez S.B.&Co. 21th Nov. Nam Youg Itaugoon 21st Benakler Singapore S.B.&Co. 1st Dec. Beuartv London S.B.&Co. 1st Beularig Loudon S.B.&Co.
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    SAILINGS.
    23 1 J e* sel* ho» Ayent* heave» Ghazee Benartv Beualder Benlarig Singapore Singapore London Singapore S.B.&Co. S.B.i'tCo. S.B.&Co. 3.B,&Co. 21th Nov. 1st Dec.
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    MAILS CLOSE
    103 1 For Asahan—Per Taw Tony, to-morrow, 1 p.m Trang PangNga—Per Deli, to-morrow 1 p.m. Batu Bahia and Asahan—Per Tony Chai Un, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Edie, T. Semawe, Segli and Olehleh—Per Hok Canton, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Port Swettenham, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore—Per Pin Seny, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Moulmein—Per JanctNicholl, to-morrow,
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    Passengers.
    45 1 luward —Per Zaida,” from Negapatam, Mr. Shelly, Mr. M. Cameron. Per Lightning, from Calcutta, Mr. W. Scott. Per Ho Kwei,” from Deli, Messrs Diner and F. A. Schoppet. Per Lady Weld,” from Teluk Anson, Mr. F. Wickett. Per Manila,” from Singapore, Mr. J. Somerville
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      29 1 WEATHER. 1 hk toilmviii!' report, is kind! y supplied bv tin» Siirnal Director of Fort.Cornivaiiis:— l'lie rainfall dimin' t he 24 hours ended l 9 iim. to-day was nil.
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  • Obituary
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    27 1 Death. On 20th Nov., at 21, Ab1>oo Sittoe Lane. John Henry Cohen, only son of M. B. Cohen. Timber Merchant and Tin Miner. Bangkok. Deeply mourned. 329
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    A War of Giants.
    725 2 Thk deepest of the many impressions made on our minds by the nine days’ battle on the Slialio is tlie immensity of the strength the combatants have displayed, says the Spectator. As we are Europeans, take the Russian example first. In this country we are accustomed
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      173 2 STEAK NS’ WINE, preeminently the ideal reconstructive tonic when t lie whole «yaein is left in a state of depression. NOTICE. VIEWS of Penang, Singapore, Perak. Selangor, and Sumatra. Photos enlarged, various sizes up to 3 ft. on Bromide paper. W. JONES, King Street. Penang. Photographer. 36c TO LET. O.
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    • Advertisement
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      1728 2 NOTICE. ON the 4th September, 1904, Latitude 20° 28' N. LoDg. 113° 45' E., the Master of the s.s. Hop Sang from Hongkong to Singapore picked up a conical shaped lied Buoy. The Buoy appears, sis reported bv the Master of the s.s. Hop Sang, to be si channel marking
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      1634 3 \J\ V‘ .-V If. Co. Expected arrival and Departures. Mail Service. Outwards. Nov. -4 s.8. Bengal connecting with Dec. Jan. 8 s.8. Malta do 22 8.8. Coromandel do 5 s.8. Simla do Homewards 8.8. Victoria s.8. Himalaya 8.8. India s.8. Briannia TARES BY MAIL STEAMERS. a r iw tfrtni H
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    The Straits Echo.
    372 4 .1 ounce mtisIlM every holy, and liwtice alone.- Etn.r*.... Established June 1st, 1903. Published daily (except Sunday*.) At TH« CRITERION PRESS, Ld., PRICE: DAILY, LOCAL per annum OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra MAI1. EDITION (Poet Kree) 15 No. 220-232. Beach Street. Penang. CAKi.K Al>l)KKSS Echo —Penang.” Telephone No. 188.
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  • Current Topics.
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      British Borneo.
      145 4 Our London correspondent informs us that Mr. Consul Hewett, in a report issued on 17th ultimo, on the trade of British North Borneo for last year, says :—“1 must again call the attention of British merchants and manufacturers to the conditions of the trade in both Sarawak aud
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      The Pretension of the War Correspondent.
      455 4 The plaint of the w-ii- Coriespomlents who have been sent empty away by the Japanese is handled severely in that influential inaga- zine, Blackwood. The correspondent complains that he cannot “do his work.” What work, pray, has he to do? asks Maga. A distinguished
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    Legislative Council.
    1511 4 A meeting of the Council was held on Friday last, 18th instant. His Excellency the Governor, Sir John Anderson, k.c.m.g., presided, and there were also present Hons, the Acting Colonial Secretary, the Acting Colonial Treasurer, the Attorney-General, the Colonial Engineer, and the Hons. G. S. Murray, W. J.
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    Tin.
    203 4 London, 28 Oct.—Tin has receded about 305., closing at <£l3o 15s. for cash, and £129 15s. for three months, after touching £129 12s. fid. for three months. There has been a good deal of profit taking more particularly for Novemlier prompts, while continental consumers continue their policy of buying
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    The Assizes
    658 4 A Light Calendar. The Assizes begin to-morrow iu the Supreme Court. There are iu all eleven cases, the fir»t three lieiug from Proviuce Wellesley. Fortunately there is no case of murder and only one of culpable homicide. The calendar is as follows Veranen aud Pouuiali, abetment of forgery
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      221 4 PRITCHARD CO., IS Beach Street Penang k Christmas Cards 1305 Diaries j NOW ON VIEW. 1 Christmas Goods. Tom Smith’s Crackers, Christmas Delicacies, Toys, Christmas Presents Are now being unpacked and will be on view on Thursday, 24th Nov. PRITCHARD CO., Penang. 1&’ Federated Malay States Railways. WANTED mWD ex
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    • Advertisement
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      299 4 To-day's Advertisements. FOR SALE. SMALL BASKET TRAP and Bay Pony. Complete turnout. Applv to C. C.” c/o Th is Office. 820 21-11-04 THE FUSING LAMA TIN MINES, Ltd. "VTOTICE IS HEREBY GlV r EN that on Xl and alter the 22nd day of Noveml»er 1004, all communications should be forwarded
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      8 4 SBEASTINE SAFETY NIGHT LIGHTS McALISTER A Co.. Ltd.
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    THE WAR.
    681 5 The Roztoropny’s Crew. Land at Shanghai Armed. Detention on the Hai-Yung. bH'N an Oath of Neutrality. {Echo Special.) Shanghai, 19 Nov. (noon). —The crew of the Russian destroyer Roztoropny (which was blown up at Chef 90) have landed here armed. To prevent other breaches of neutrality the Chinese
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Peace Conference.
      64 5 The Netherlands Accept. {Sujiplied by Reuter.) London, 19 Nov.—The Netherlands Government has notified the United States that it will gladly accept President Roosevelt’s proposal that a second Peace Conference shall meet at The Hague. Many Acceptances. London,*2l Nov. —Nearly all the European Powers have indicated their acceptance in
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      United States.
      137 5 Funds Called Up. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, 19 Nov.—The Washington Government has called up twenty-five per cent, of the Government Funds deposited with the Banks, ten per cent, being payable on 15th January and fifteen per cent, on 15th February. It is estimated that these calls will bring
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      Lord Curzon.
      32 5 Farewell to the King. {Supplied by Renter.) London, 19 Nov. —Lord Curzon lias had a farewell audience of King Edward at Windsor on his reappointment to the Yiceroyaltv of India.
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      Singapore.
      89 5 Shower of Cupid s Dart?. I’IVE WEDDINGS CELEBRATED. (Echo Special.) Singapore, 19 Nov. (12.20 p.)— Mr. J. A. Vollenhoven, administrator, Deli Maatschappij, Medan, Deli, was married on Friday to Mrs. Adema Van Sclieltema nee Rocliusen by the Rev. S. S. Walker, in the Presbyterian Church, the ceremony being very
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      Legislative Council.
      176 5 The Courts Ordinance Amendment. Hon. W. J. Napier's Adverse Criticism. Second Reading Deferred. (Echo Special.) Siugapore, 20 Nov. —At the meeting of the Legislative Counicil on Friday, the HOll. W. J. Napier, in discussing the Courts J Ordinance Annnidraent, said that I the Colonial Bar considered it unfair
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      China Mutual Case.
      50 5 Arrest of Oliver Taticck. {Echo Special.) Singapore, 21 Nov.—Oliver Tatlock, who is charged similarly to A. W. Jackson in the China Mutual Insurance case, was arrested on Saturday at a house in Devonshire Road, Singapore, and been arraigned to-day pending bis extradition to Ipoh, bail being refused.
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      Tronoh Mines.
      30 5 Another Dividend. {Echo Special) Jpoli, 20 Nov. —The Directors of the Tronoh Mines, Ltd., have declared a dividend of one shilling per share payable on the 21th instant.
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    Death of Mr. J. H. Cohen.
    164 5 We regret to announce the death, from fever, of Mr. John Henry Cohen, articled clerk to Mr. J. A. Shearwood, barrister, which occurred at his residence in Aboo Sittee Lane last night. The deceased, at the request of his father, Mr. M. Cohen who
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    Glimpses of Penang and the Malay States.
    2886 5 Being the Gist of Reports: Confidential, Critical, Wise, and Otherwise. J "Here wealth Htill swells the golden tide. As busy trade his labours plies There architecture s uoble pride Bids elegance aud splendour rise j Here justice, from her nativo skies. High wields
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    The “A” and “B” Cars.
    151 5 The “A” and B Cars. J we Traffic Manager’s circular regarding A and "B labels on first-class compartments which have, savs the Perak Pioneer, taken the place of 'the For Chinese board, reads as follows Station Masters, Guards, and Ticket Collectors are hereby instructed that on all principal trains, two
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      1595 6 FANCY Coloured Cement Flooring Tiles, Cement Pipes and Roofing Tiles, Fancy Cut-glass Mirrors, Iron Safes, Hanging Lamps, Accordions, Walking Sticks, Leather Bags and Belts, and Children’s Rubber Shoes K. MYDINSAH Bros., General Storekeepers and Aerated Water Manufacturers. IOO Pitt Street and 523 Chulia Street, PENANG. Best ingredients used for the
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    Items of Interest.
    677 7 The death is announce! of Captain S. H. Harford, late British Consul at Manila, in his 71st year. The Detroit Free Press says that unless a globe trotting contest is anticipated, it is difficult to understand how Japan can carry on war with Russia for three years.
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      837 7 05 a a EO 05 05 05 < J a a E* X a s < ;a 3 J Q V s o (0 H z XTTilHsrA \X o H w a c \tyALLY SEl^J C^BRomwf i^PoREoPDi^ G 7 3 < 4 (D (0 W o -s TRADE MARK o
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      142 7 When the whole system is depressed Nutritive reconstruction is of vital import* ance. Stearns' Wine is the ideal Tonic. The Standard Life Office WILL pay £1000 Sterling at tho age of 55 or previous death to an individual 21 years of age subscribing ,£2-13-7 per mensem. Note the advantages of
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      1118 8 NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS! WHITMAY, LAIDLAW Co., ffIHIB HAVE JUST RECEIVED ANOTHER LARGE STOCK OF Gents’ Panama Hats, 4% We are now showing 1 a very special line ofthe above Price $13.50 each. Everything in Gents’ Wearing Apparel Kept in Stock. INDIA GAUZE VESTS. A very suitable' singlet for tropical
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