Straits Echo, 31 October 1906

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    Masthead
    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED .MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL 4. $24 Per Annum, PENANG, WEDNESDAY, 31st OCTOBER, 1906. Single Copy, 10 cenls. No 250.
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      1034 1 TIANQ L6E CO., K Ul l&J to I < (0 < > 0) > z a m m so SOLE AGENTS. BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation. Capita) Paid’up Reserve Fund Reserve Liability)of Proprietors A!800,000 .£075,000 J08OO.OOO Head Office: HATTON
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      21 1 Tl/* NG LEE Sl Co BASS’S ALE. r>o C 0 o ■sr ft 0 s 2» th*2 •IfIOJLS S.SS3NNIHO SOLE AGENTS.
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    The Pheasant.
    1075 2 A Day in the Wood* on yue First of OCTOBER. (liy Waiter Raymond.) The First of October, aud the oldest inhabitant cauuot ‘'call to miud a suinuiei more beautiful tliau the oue that has just, passed. An’ up to now there ha’u’t a-beeu no vrostes, so to speak,
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      2213 2 Municipal Notice. lyj* OTICE is hereby giveu that the books -L v coutaiuiug the Auuual Valuatious of iu«l rates imposed ou all buildings and I lands situated within the Municipality of George Town, Teuaug, for the year 1907, aie opeu to the inspection of Ratepayers at the Muuicipal Office daily
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      93 3 i Jai’aka, Dut. s.s. 747, Steeubor/, 3|st Oct., Pa 'uug, 21st Oct., Gen., H I*. Co. KoNAN«-3i, Fr. s.s., <>,77«>. Queiiolo, 30ih Oct, Silicon, 28tli Oct., (ion., —B. Co. A. Apoah, Br. 5 2 931, Gentles, 30th Oct., Calcutta, 24*h Oct., Gen A. A. A. Co. I’rinz Lui-wiG, Ge\
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      DEPARTURES
      55 3 31 st Octoh K '< Ifiilotr, for Singapore. China ami Japan. Malaga, for Deli. Langkat, for Pangkor ami Teluk Anson. GlenfoUcch, for Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Aniov. Japara, for Siugapoie Glenoyle, for Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow, and Aniov. Hark C/inan Un, for Setul Penhawur, for Singapore. China aud Japan. Fly'ng
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    EXPECTED.
    29 3 fsxeis From Atjfti Due Lightning Calcutta A. A. A.Co. di»t Oct. China Colon) ho S K.&Oo 1st Nov. Benloinoud London SIJ&Co. h.1 Trieste Singapore S I( ACo. 7th
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    SAILINGS.
    26 3 I rsnel* For Ai*nl* l,e>iv h* Clliuu Siugapo*e ■>. 1st Nov. IjIgllllllU’' Singapore A.A.A.C<>. Is! lionloinoinl Siuj/apore '**.B.A(Jo. old Trieste Trie te S l\ «ACo. 7tli
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    76 3 For iHili. li.ijaii, Kiliti ami T. Semawo P<r Van der }*arra, to-morrow, 11 a.in. l’augkalau Praudau IV r M-trtf Austin, to-morrow, I p in. Singapore .t Hongkong—Per Lij/tlninj, to-morrow. 2 p.m. Port Swetteuliain ami Siugapne—Per Teesta, to morro.v, p m Calcutta—Per C. Apcnr, 2ud proximo, 1 i ».m.
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      1232 3 ft M ifIS. N. Co. INTENDED SAILINCS. (S HIP v* PING.) 4i tisjccted Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outwards j^„ v 7 Dvvanha connecting with s.h. Moldavia “Jl M.B. Delhi do 8.8. Victoria |l®c. 5 8.8. Arcadia do s.s. China Homewards. Nov. 10 8.8. Simla connecting with 8.8. Britannia 24
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      208 3 ASIATIC STEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd. INDO-JAVA LINK. A S. N. Co.’s Flkbt. Baujoewangi Reg. Tons. ss Nainn g 2H<>2 ss Nil ran i 2870 ss Rajput 3615 ss Ranee 3634 ss R jih 3034 ss Pi in. It 3832 ss Pashi 3839 aius a first class seii»ur both passengers /al.iutta
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    The Straits Echo
    102 4 jum.ce sathBe* eYerybudy and justice alone.-Bmer'o» Established June 1st, 1903 Published daily (except Sundays.» AT THB CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232. P»e;icli Street. Penang PRICE: DAItiY LOCAL per annum OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. «All. EDITION (Poet Kree» $15 CABLE ADDRESS: Echo Penang.” Teleplioue No. 188. /f H —All
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    Domestic Occurrence.
    31 4 Marriage. Kkid-Taylor. —Ou October 13t.1i. 1 at Kudat Church. by the Rev. R. Richards. Percy Scott Reid, District Treasurer, Kudat, to Lucy, secoud daughter of Alexander Taylor, Newport. Monmouth.
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    Our Municipal Budget.
    1512 4 In the Municipal Estimates for Penang for 1907 there is one fact which stands out above all others and to which we wish to particularly draw the attention of the public and this is that it is proposed to raise the rates on the annual value ot'
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    Football.
    523 4 P. C. C. V Y. M. 0. A. A Luge crowd gathered ou the Esplanade yesterday eveuiug to witness the match between the above teams. As champions the Y. M. C. A. were peihaps the favourites, but there were many who predicted that, the P. C. C. would come
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      THE PENANG CADET CORPS.
      371 4 To rut Editor of thk Straits Echo. Sir, —As your readers are, no doubt, aware this Corps has now beeu formally established and recoguised by the Govern men*, the Officers have been gazetted, aud already nearly 400 boys have l»eeu enrolled from the three schools, most
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    Point of View.
    1064 4 Who can say what sort of a world it is the dog lives in We are accustomed to thiuk that he lives pretty much the same life as his master, iu a little round of sleeping, waking, feeding, joy aud sorrow but that cannot be so, and
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      605 4 One Dog-cart, quite new, with rubber tyres and best whipcord upholstering. Price 8250. May be seen at 217, MACALISTER HOAD. 81 10 00 084 NOTICE. Mil. C. 11. Coulsuti of t li«* Sun Life of Canada is in Penang prepared to issue Prospectus and receive Applications. Mkssks. HOUSTEAD A Co.,
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      86 4 Mistaken Diagnosis. 'lheie are many peop’e who have pains in the hack an.l imagine that their kiduevs are affected, while their onlv trouble is rheumatism of the muscles, which can be cured bv a few applications of Chamberlain's Pain Balm, or by dampening a piece of Haunei with the Pain
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Fire.
      54 5 Singapore Bungalow Burnt (Bello Special.) Singapore, *5l st, October.—A lire occurred early this morning at tbe Johannes Bungalow, Bukit Tinnli, which was demolished. The building is insured for live thousand dollars. The kebun roused the occupants, who had a narrow escape. It is believed that the overturning ot' a
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      Breach of Trust
      40 5 A Europeau Committed. (Echo Special.) Singapore, doth October.—The Senior Boarding Officer, Mr. Phillips, charged with criminal breach of trust in respect of a quantity of rope, valued at twentyfive dollars, is committed to the Assizes for trial.
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      Quarantine.
      35 5 An Exemplary Fine. (Echo Special.) Singapore, BOtli Octolxer.—Doctor Vaudort, of the s.s. Houy Bee was fined one hundred dollars for making a false declaration, concealing a death from cholera amongst the coolies on board.
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      Opium
      111 5 British Government’s Attitude. (Supplied by Neuter.) London, 30th October.—Asked what steps were beiug takeu to carry out the unanimous resolution of the House of Commons for the abolitiou of the opium traffic Irtweeu India aud China, Mr. John Morley, the Secretary of State for India, replied that China was
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      The Navy.
      68 5 New Appointments. (Supplied by Neuter.) Loudon, 30th October. —The admiralty confirms the appointments already reported aud adds that Rear-Admiral Frederick W. Fisher is appointed Superintendent of Malta Dockyard, Admiral Lord Charles lie ret. ford Comuiauder-iu-Chief of theChauuel Fleet, Rear-Admiral Prince Louis of Ratteuberg Secoud-iu-Coinmaud of the Mediterranean Squadron,
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      America.
      55 5 Another Train Disaster. (Supplied by lleuter.) Loudon, 30th October.—An electric train, consisting of three cars, while crossing Ihe swinging bridge over the waterway separating Atlautic City, New Jersev, from the mainland, was derailed aud fell into thirty feet of water. Forty-four bodies have been recovered and it is believed
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      Politics.
      162 5 The Education Bill. (Supplied by lleuter.) Loudon, 30th October.—Major Heueige’s •uneuduient. to the Education Bill, making religious instructions compulsory during school hours, was carried by 256 vot°s to 56 agaiust the opposition of the Governmeut. London, 30th October. —The House of Lords has started the detailed discussion of the
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      Austria
      47 5 The H?.nd of Friendship (Supplied by lteuter.) Loudon, 30th October.—Barou thal, the new Austriau Foreign Minister, lias notified the ita iau Embassy at Vienna, that he desires to meet Siguor Tittoui, the Italian Foieigu Minister, ft is believed that the interview wili take place iu Ruine.
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      France.
      26 5 The Lutinc liaised (Supplitd by Reuter.) Loudon, 30th October.—The suukeu Fieucli submarine Lutinc has l>eeu raised and opeued. The crew apparently died at heir posts.
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    All About a Debt.
    241 5 kb Beug was this morning charged before Mr. Natliau with voluntarily causing hurt to Yeip Chce, clerk iu a Chinese shop iu Campbell Street. Mr. }i. E. Ross prosecuted, while Mr. O’Flaherty defended the accused. It was elicited from the evidence that the complaiuaut had lent
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    The Kinta Flower Show.
    450 5 A Brilliant Success. Silendid Exhibits. On Saturday, iu glorious weathei, the above show, the first of its kind ever held iu the district, was opened iu the old Court House, lpoli. The efforts of those whose ideas culuiiuated iu such a brillicut success, are deserving of
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    Legislative Council.
    1592 5 Special Meeting, Saturday, 27th October fee Ft •ess.) Present. Hxs Excellency the Governor, Sir John Anderson, k.o.m.g. Hon. J. K. Birch (Res.-Couuc. Penang). Hon. (Japt. A H. Youug (Col. Secretary). Hon. J. tt. lunes (Act. Attorney-General). 1 Hou. A. Murray, C.K., M.I.C.E. (Col. Engineer). Hou. A. T. Bryant
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    FIXTURES.
    84 5 To-day. 14’h Dav of 9th Moon. Turf Club General Meeting, 4.15 p.m. Town Baud, Esplanade, 6 to 7 p.m. Football League: Annual Meeting, 9 p in. Matsuo’s Japauese Cinematograph, corner of Penang Road and Campbell Stieet, 9 p in. Comedy ludian Ratoe Theatric ll Co. Jula Juli,” King Street
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    MAILS DUE.
    6 5 Buglisli Devanha) 7th Nov.
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    40 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Se-'viir Out w a r ds. llomkiv v >* Decauha 7 Noe. I Simla 10 Nue Delhi 21 i Delta 21 l-.xir;» Service Outwards Hoxikwakdc Namur 13 Noc. I Manila 3 Nov Nubia '!7 INi e 17
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    THE MOON.
    35 5 O Full Moon Nov. 1st 11 45.8 a m La* l Quartm J*t li 4 44 r.M. S Moon 16 1 b 3 8 5. r m In* 1 Ouaitei 23id .7-39.4 am.
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      14 5 The French Confectionery, 17a, North am Road. Chocolates, Bonbons, iJysseit Fomlauts, At Jltaionable Prictt.
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      66 5 Anhe»3er-Busch’s Manager Cured of a Heavy Cold. Mr. Albert K. Stiasuev, manager An-heuser-Busch Brewing Association, Cape Town, Africa says During my trip iu the Trausvaal 1 contracted a severe cold, aud am pleased to state that iu Chamberlain’s Cough Kemedy I fonud prompt relief and after continuing it for a
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      52 5 Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The uniform success of this remedy has made it the most popular preparation in use for bowel complaints. It is everywhere recotruized as the cue remedy that can al ways be depended upou and that is phasant to take. For sale by all chemists
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      416 5 VICTOR PIANOS We take pleasure in announcing l to Enquirers that supplies of VICTOR PIANOS are now regularly arriving. Models just unshipped are on view and examination is cordially invited. Pull particulars on application. It is worth your while to inspect VICTOR PIANOSIT WILL PAY YOU TO DO SO GEORGE
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      185 5 MUNICIPAL NOTICE fI'MJE Municipal Commissioners of George 1. Town, Penang, hereby invite separate tenders for the following 1. Supply of Di'iufeelaut. 2. Printing Municipal Receipts, Notices etc. Full particulars can be obtained aud samples of item No. 2 inspected at the Municipal office. Tenders which shoo'd lie endorsed Disinfectant aud
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  • Page 5 Miscellaneous
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      29 5 WEATHER. Thk following report 1» kiu li v siu>uIih.Uo the Signal Director of Fort Cornwallis The rainfall Ui'i-iug iIih -.4 hom> en*'e at 9 a.in. to-tla v \v.i« ui!.
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    The Origin of Domestic Poultry.
    1106 6 Thay the domesticated fowls of ali parts of the world trace their origin to one or more wild species inhabiting the Indo-Malay count' ien is a fact which inusl lie admitted by all uaturalists, teeing that it is those countries aloue which aiethe habitat of
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    EXCHANGE.
    123 6 pBSANO, 3IBT OCTOBER. (fly courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/4 T 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4jj 3 Credit 2/4$ 3 Documentary .2/4 J* Calcutta, Demand Bank les 173 J 3 days’ sigltt Prwate 175 Bombay. Demand Bank 173j| Moulmein, Demand Bank 172 3 days’ sight. Private
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    PRODUCE.
    114 6 Hold leaf S 65.50 B. Pepper( W.Coast 81b&.5 oz.) se lets White Pepper J 26.30 sales Trane Pepper 21.60 nominal Cloves (picked) $41.50 business done Mace s76 —safes Mace Pickings 67- —buyers Nutmegs litis 29. —sellers No. 1 5 30 ppl Sugar 1 2 no stock Basket $3.30 sales
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    SHARES.
    491 6 1905 i 1901 1899 1906 1905 1904 1906 1904 30.000 120,000 60,000 100.000 150,000 40,000 250,000 120,000 30,000 J 2,000 60,000 100,000 9.900 40.000 600 000 100,000 98,000 1 10 1 1 10 1 os 1 1 10 p. c. for year eliding 30/4 06 10 57f% for 1903
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      81 6 Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS. BUTTERY Co., AGENTS FOR PENANG F. M. .S I'M fJ. **num > iiWrf CO X o ll iiij Till -J ft SF MR QJ < o* Wi c«. R\. o> "O O i -«08*TO BE HAD RETAIL FROM Ban Seng Co., Gim
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      14 6 BORDEN'S PEERLESS BRAND EVAPORATED CREAM. Absolute Purity Guaranteed, AGENTS: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Go., PENA NO
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      317 6 THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Sandilands, Buttery S: Ci. GOOD HEALTH t is preserved by drinking ASAHI BEER. FOR IT IS PURE AND UNADULTERATED IHYALUABLE AS A REFRESHED Can be obtained in small cases of 2 dozen quarts or 4 dozen pints. Ask for it of:eastern
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      85 6 MACKAY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY. C testers Champagne. INDIAN Flower Perfumes. PURE AS THE LILY! SWEET AS THE ROSE FRAGRANT AS MA.!!! DELICATE LASTING. pH'! DELKHOSH CHAMELI MOTIYA WHITE ROSE KAMINI MUSKgROSE HENNA BLOSSOMS KU MUDI RAJANIGANDHA KHUS KHUS AND'MANY OTHERS. .V Ml v B&l a:- 1 m osrsi Alcutta. max Retailed
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    An Outpost of Empire.
    976 7 The Ideal Simple Like on Pi cairn Island. H. M. S. Flora lias just visited I icaim Island, iu the Pacific, and couv*vmi the mail f lOlll Euglaud to the descenduuis of the survivors of the mutiny of the liovnhj or rather to the descendants of
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      1064 7 P. Molr Cranes' CYLINDER OIL. Sandiland*. Huttery Co. Bazley White Bros.' PORTLAND CEMENT, “LION BRAND.” Sand Hand s, Buttery 6t Co AGENTS. f ENANQ F M S RUBEROID ROOFING. Adamson, Bilfillan &Co„ Ltd The NEW FRENCH REMEDY trale THERAPION MARK. I ,j,, r*4u! and kiiflily popular remedy. u..ed in the
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      69 7 Lame Back. This ailment is usually caused by rheumatism of the muscles aud may l*J cured by applymg Charoberlaiu’s Paiu I>alm two or three times a day aud rubbing the parts vigorously at each applicitiou. Tf this does uot afford relief, biu i a pece of f! lunel slightly dampened
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      1562 8 YOON SUN, WATCHMAKER JEWELLER Dealer iu Gold and Silver Watches, Graphophoues, Records. Pins, Ac., Ac. Prices Very Moderate. Repairer of any description of Musical instruments and Graphophoues, Ac., Ac. No. XI, Market Street. 78c VOTICB. VIEWS of l’euaug, Singapore. Perak, Selangor, and Sumatra. Photos enlarged, various sizes up to 3
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