Straits Echo, 19 March 1907

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    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL 5. $24 Per Annum, PENANG, TUESDAY, 19th MARCH, 1907. Single Copy, 10 cc»;ls. No. 62.
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      1202 1 tiger brand cement. 258 M f<v Co S’ 4 S* *6 IN ro best for all purposes. BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. £BOO,OOO £975,000 £BOO,OOO Capital Paid up Reserve Fund Reserve Liabililyjof Proprietors Head Office: UATTON COURT, TIIREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON. Bombay Bangkok Batavia
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      18 1 SOLE AOE\TS. GUINNESS’S STOUT <3 <4 f»/ as. v A vs ic'v 'HTY s,ssva TIArG LEE A Co
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    My Victims.
    1161 2 The Caricaturist and the New Session. (By E. T. Heed in the Morning Leader When I attempted in your columns twelve months ago to appraise the artistic value aud possibilities of the new Parliament from the caricaturist’s point of view, aud dropped a “burning, glistening tear over those
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      459 2 Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. New Service between Penang, Port Swettenham and Singapore. The above Company’s New Steamer “PERAK” will be despatched from Penang every Tuesday, at 5 p.m from the Wharf for Port Swettenham and Singapore, arriving at Port Swettenham in time to catch the 830 train for Kwala Lumpur
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      1070 2 THE off fK loral Bouquet. Natural Bouquet rri A SOAP FOR THE MOST DELICATE COMPLEXION Of ANDREW WILSON the well-known Scientist, seys "PLANTOL IS AN IDEAL SOAP.” Lever Brothers Limited. Port Sunlight, England l '1 I WHERE SHALL WE MEET NOTICE. rpHE Powers of Attorney grauted by me to Lu
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      120 3 Pin Seng, Br. s.s, 378, Davidson, 18th Mar., Singapore, 16th Mar., Gen., Q. B. Kee Ban Whatt Bin, Br s.s., 195, Morrell, 18th Mar, Tongkab, 17th Mar., Gen., A. G. Co. Malaya, Ger. s.s., 348, Loewe, 19tb Mar., Deli, 18th Mar., Gen., B. M. Co. Rotorua, Br. s s,
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      DEPARTURES.
      41 3 19th March. Avagyee, for Deli. Petrel, for Paugkalau Brandan. Mary Anetin, for Asahan. Taw Tong, for Traug. Pin Seng, for Port Swetteuhaiu aud Singapore. Perak, for Port Swetteuham aud Singapore. Lady Weld, for Teluk Anson. Hong lPa»i I, for Rangoon.
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    EXPECTED.
    26 3 •V* sets From Agent* Due Beualder London S.B.&Co. 23rdMar. Montrose Glasgow S B &Co. 24th Bingo Maru Singapore B.&Co. 29th Trieste Colombo S K.&Co. 30th
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    SAILINGS.
    20 3 >’8*eh For Ajent8 Leave» Beualder Singapore S.B.&Co. Mar. Montrose Singapore S.B&Co. Bingo Maru Marseilles B &Co. Trieste Singapore SK&Co.
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    81 3 For Tongkali—Per Rotorua, to morrow, 1 p.m. Batu Bahra—Per Padang, to-inorrow, 1 p.m. Singapore, China aud Japan—Per V. Reg. Luit/old, to-morrow, 1 pm. Teluk Auson —Per Langkat, to-morrow, 2 pm. Pangkor—Per Sree Banka, to-morrow, 3 p in. Calcutta —Per Lightning, to-morrow, 4 p.m. Ceylon, Australasia, iudia, Aden, Egypt,
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      1712 3 PINO.) m S. 11. Co. 8.8. India 8.8. Mongolia 8.8. Britannia M/pected Arrivals and Departures Man Service. Outwards Vl.r Arcadia connecting with 8.8. Victoria Ai.l 11 Devanha do 25 s.B. Delhi do M»y. 9 8 8 Oceana do Homewards \Ur. 29 Macedonia Adl 13 8 8 Malta do V >:
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      130 3 Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij. PENANG-DELI LINE. rpHE 8.8. “Van der Parra is proceeding JL to Batavia, and lias u replaced on above line by s.s. Brouwer.” HUTTENBACH, LIEBERT Co., AgerUt. lb 3 07 204 in Homeward Passenger Season 1907. P» O. St N» Co» s.i». MACEDONIA 10,512 TONS. From Penang Direct
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    The Straits Echo.
    102 4 Justice -alls flee every body and justice alone.—Jtmenc" Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.) ▲T th CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang PRICE: DAILY LOCAL 124 per annov OUTBTA TIONB Postage Extra. VAIL IDITION (Post Pree $l5 CARLE ADDRESS Echo —Penang.” Telephone No.
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    THE AGRI-HORTICULTURAL SHOW.
    835 4 As we ventured to anticipate, when we published the account of the meeting held at Taiping to decide upon the site of the Agi i-Horticultural Show which, is to be held this year in Per.ik, considerable heartburnings have been aroused both in Taiping and Ipoh by Kuala
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    "La Fille de Madame Angot.”
    49 4 The first practice of ‘‘La Filletle Madame Angot” is to take plac > this evening, at 9 o’clock sharp, in the Town Hall. All members of tbe "Les Cloches” Company are requested to attend, as well as any new member who cares to take part.
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    Penang Association Football League.
    54 4 The Tennis Tournament of tbe Penang Cricket Club will come to a close this week, after which the Football ground will be available for League matches. The first match of the season will take place next Tuesday (26rh iust.) between the Y. M. C. A. and
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    Penang Cricket Club.
    542 4 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The remaining ties of the Lawn Tenuis Tournament will be played off as follows Wednesday, 20th March. Double Handicap. Class A. (Final). A. G. Anthony and H. Waugh vs. J E. Nathan and C. C. Rogers. Thursday, 21st March. Profession Pairs (Final). C. C.
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    Supreme Court.
    228 4 In Appellate Jurisdiction. (Before Mr. Justice Thornton.) Sequel to a Gambling Case. It will be remembered that, ou the night of the 10th ulto., Mr. L. H. Clayton, Asst Protector of Chinese, and Mr. Peacock of the same department, from information received, raided piemises No. 163, Bridge Street,
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    A Hotel Proprietress Convicted.
    167 4 Before Mr. Lemon, the proprietress of the Empress of India Hotel, Mrs. Amelia Gritz, appeared to answer the charge of dishonestly receiving property, to wit, 15 pigeons valued at $l5, knowing, or having reason to believe, the same to be stolen. Mr. C. R Crawford deposed
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    Trial for an Offence Committed in a Foreign State.
    186 4 A wang bin Alos, who was arrested iu the Neboug Tebal District, was to day placed before Mr. Lemon ou two charges, viz., (1) obstructing a public servant in the discharge of his duties and (2) mischief. The offence took place
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    Jubilee Club Raid.
    282 4 The trial of (1) Bong Tew Hong aliag Yio Tian Ho, (2) Liin Sin Tim, (3) Kua Cheng Chuan, (4) Yio Beng Hi, (5) Liong Tu, (6) Lim Hang and (7) Hashim, for gambling at the Jubilee Club, on the 2nd inst., was resumed before Mr. Lemon
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Singapore.
      31 4 The Kallang Reservoir. (Echo Special.) Singapore, 19th March.— The tend*»,, of the Westminster Construction C O pany for the construction of the Kalian*, Reservoir for $967,641 has been accent! ed.
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      Importance of a Navy.
      78 4 Chinese Minister’s Speech (Supplied by Renter.) London, 19th March. —At the launching of the cruiser Indomitable the Chinese Minister, who was present at the ceremonv spoke and said that he was much impressed with the importance of the Navy as an aid to national stability. He
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      Tibet.
      136 4 Government Against Expeditions (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 19th March.—Replying to the request to sanction a scientific expedition under Major Bruce, to Mount Everest from the Tibetan side, Mr. John Morley referred to his refusal to sanction the expedition m March, 1906 It was inconsistent with the interests and policy
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      Persia.
      67 4 Grand Vizier Resigns. (Supplied by Reuter.) Londou, 19th March.—Reuter’s Teheran correspondent reports that the Graud Vizier, H. E Mushir-ed-Dowleb, has resigned. Troops for Russian Legation. Loudon, 19th March.-The New York Herahl's correspondent iu Teheran says that fifty Cossacks have arrive 1 to guard the Russian legation there. The Daily
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      Shipwrecks.
      109 4 Many Vessels Ashore. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudou, 19th March.—Many vessels are ashore all along the Channel. Large steamers are aground off Dungeness, Click mare and Rye, while at Dover two steamers, besides many sailiug ships, have run agrouud. Suevic Passengers Safe. Loudon, 19th March. —All the passengers of the
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      Royal Visit to Spain.
      39 4 Early in April. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 19th March. —Their Majestic* King Edward aud Queen Alexandra will early iu April, proceed by the Royal y*^ l to Carthagena ou au official visit to King Alfonso.
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      Genoa.
      27 4 Disastrous Fire. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, I9th March —Fifteen thousand bales of cotton were burner! in a tire wine i occurred at the quay iu Genoa.
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      Nantes.
      45 5 Strike if Dock Labourers. (Supplied by Renter.) Loudon, 19 h March.—During a strike at Vui'es ilie dock labourers stoned the geu,j, limes who weie clearing the streets. Oue sinker was shot dead with a revolver, aud another lias since died from a sabre cut.
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      India.
      24 5 New D. A. G. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 19th March.—Colonel J. H. Poett has been appointed Deputy-Adjutaut-Gener-a| of the Eastern Command in India.
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      287 4 JUST UNPACKED. A large collection of the following Scents from the celebrated makers, LUNDBORGS: NADA HOSE, SWISS LILAC, ABtBOREA. Th e above scents are a revelation, never before having been imported to Penang. They are specially selected owing to their fascinating and most exquisite and lasting odour. Those who prefer
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      12 4 The French Confectionery--17a Northam Road. Chocolates, Bonbons, Dessert Fondants. At Htatunalle Prieet-
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  • Obituary
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    35 4 Obituary. John O’Leary. (Supplied, ly Reuter.) Loudon, 19th March —The death □ounced of the Fenian leader John O who was a prolific writer. His latest boo'. Recollections of Fenians and Fenianitui, wa published iu 1896.
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    Selangor Tin.
    599 5 February Output. The output of liu was 22,325.25 pikuls against 22,379 66 pikuls in January. The value of the metal is returned at $2,101,989.89 ou which duty amounting to $299,505.81 was collected. The average price of tiu was $95.28 per pikul with duty at $40.25 per bhara. The
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    Indian Notes.
    1708 5 Royal Visit to India. ARRIVAL IN CALCUTTA. Tu Calcutta, 8th March. I heir Royal Highnesses, the Duke am] Duchess of Couuaught, arrived in Calcutta after noon by the R. I. M S Hardin,e. and were accorded a hearty welcome at Pr'iusep’s Ghat, where they were received bv His
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    Cause List.
    114 5 We regret that the list of cases published iu our issue yesterday was not quite coirect. Below we j:ive the cases set down for hearing to-day (1 Chan How Nhong vs. Hew Kcow and anotbrr. (2 V. K. Kadir Tindal vs. Thooravappa Pillay and another. (3.) Tan Ktin
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      A DISCLAIMER.
      160 5 To ihs Konok or ms Straits Kcho. Dear Bir, Iu reply to the para, published iu last Saturday’s issue of vour paper, referring to the receipt of a cable from Mr! Manrice E Bandmann stating that he has no connection with The O'CoDnor Opera Co.” about to visit
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    Passengers.
    29 5 Per Thongtea for Madras Mr. S. M Idit. Per Palitana, for Calcutta Messrs. J Pears aud C. R. Shirreff. For Rangoon Messrs. Chan Boon Earn aud Taka Haslri
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    FIXTURES.
    42 5 To-day. 6th Day of 2nd Mom. The Hippodrome, Dato Kramat Ga-deus, 9 p.m. Opening Performance. To-morrow. 7th Day of 2nd Moou. P. C. C. Teuuis Tournament. Town Baud, Esplanade, 6 to 7 p in. The Hippodrome, Dato Kramat Gardens, 9 p.m.
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    MAILS DUE.
    18 5 China (Primes* Alice) ...19th Mar. German P. Regent Luitpo’d)... 2oth English (Arcadia) ...28ib China (Mac(donia) ...29th
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    P. & O. SAILINGS
    20 5 P. O. SAILINGS Mail Service. Outwards. Homewards. Arcadia 28 Afar. Macedonia 29 Mar Devanka 11 Apr. Malta IS A pi.
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      57 5 Neuralgia and Sciatica Cured of Cliatnlie surprise I'll l it* P a n ,e '‘eving power iq<] deli* i am a ,Q has been the surprise «m lto l .,,a uy sufferers from neuralcUripu B ,lca> The pains d e j ris °f the«e diseases are quickly ig&fr ll eimtnt
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      72 5 Whooping Cough in Jamaica. During the epidemic of whooping cough which was prevalent in Jamaica, Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy was freely used. Mr. .1. Rile} Bennett, Chemist at Brown’s Town, Jamaica, says of it: “I cannot speak too highly of this remedy. It has never failed in a case where I
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      338 5 NOTICE. ~TT' r ANTED for the Sauit.uv Board. vT Kiatu, an Assistant Inspector of Buildings. Salary j£l5U per anuuui. Free Quarters not provided. Applications, accompanied by copies of testimonials and stating qualifications and age. should be forwarded to the Secretary to Resideut, Taiping, Perak. 19-3 07 212 Notice to Cattle
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      636 5 VICTOR PIANOS Splendid Models, in BUCK GOLD, and WALNUT Cases, are just land d and on view for a few days. 1 The actions couU.u THE MOST MODERN IMPROVEMENTS which eombue !o give a perfect result iu TOUCH aud TONE QUALITIES, and a*e FULLY GUARANTEED AS TO DURABILITY. GEORGE TISSINGTON
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    Picture Postcards.
    1911 6 The Age of Postcards. (By James Douglas iu M. A. P.) What is this the Age of Some people would say that it is the Age of Electricity. Others would call it the Age of Motors, or the Age of Advertising. Cynics might denounce it as the Age
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    EXOHANGE.
    118 6 Penang, 19th March (By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/4$ 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4$ 3 Credit 2/4|J 3 Documentary ...2/4$ Calcutta, Demand Bank b*A 173$ 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Bombay, Demand Bank 173$ Mouimein, Demand Bank 171$ 3 day s’ sight Private 1751 Madras,
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    PRODUCE.
    165 6 Gold leaf $-54.60 B. Pepper(W.C«*ast 31b*.J» 0r. 17. —wo stock White Pepper 25. sales Trang Pepper 18| buyers Cloves (picked) 42. —sales Mace 83. —sales Mace Pickings 70$ sellers Nutmegs 11 Os 29 —buyers [No. 1 520 sales 2 no stock Basket 3.30 sabs Tapioca Flour 1.80 nominal Copra
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    MARKET PRICES
    175 6 Pknang, 19th March, 1907. Beef— cte. Soup per catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 10 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 25 Tongue 50 Feet 15 Heart 24 Liver 25 Pork—- Pork per catty 32 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 24 Tongue 32 Mutton per
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    SHARES.
    717 6 P ‘5 Cl. Last Dividend. Name. c 8 o 3 <y 10 10 10 1 1 1 10 10 1 10 1 1 5s 1 1 1 1 1 100 5 10 10 10 1 1 1 10 1 1 10 170 1 10 1 1 1 1 1
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      83 6 Nothing kqual to Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for Bowel Complaints in Children. “We have used Chrmberlain’s Colie, Cholera and Dianhoea llemedj in our family for years,” giys Mrs J. B. Cooke, of Nederlands, Texas, *U S. A. “We have given it to all of our children. We have
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      63 6 A Good Family Liniment. Every family should be supplied with a bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. For cuts, bruises, burns, scalds or similar injuries, which are of almost daily occurrence, there is nothing so gocd. It cools and soothes the wound and not only gives instant relief but brings about
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      108 6 '1 W*nu« > CO X 1 -I I ft o -J LU S-Y& < TWfc G° o'** fto« o -»69«TO BE HAD RETAIL FROM Ban Seng Co., Gim Tek Bee Co., Heap Lee Co., Tong Joo Co., Goon Yen Friends, Chiat Seng Co., Teik Chin Co., Ipoh, and all the
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    Sovereigns from the Sea.
    336 7 Moke tliau four year» ago a terrible shipwreek occurred between Sydney and Auckland, N. Z., when the E lingo mile, a pas'e”ger steamer, bearing bet we. u 100 and 2UU passengers and A.*17,30iJ m specie, went down on some dangerous rocks called tbe Three Kings. The
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    Is it a White Elephant?
    558 7 Yesterday afternoon, says the Bangkok Times of the 7th iust., amid general rejoicing what was expected to be a new white elephant was lauded iu Bangkok, its arrival being witnessed bv royalty aud by large crowds of people in holiday garb. We gather, however, that
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      976 7 THE Straits Echo business directory. MINERAL WATER MANUFACTURERS. WROUCHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINCS. Large Stock Always on Hand. ADAMSON, GILFILLAN CO., LTD. GRAHAM NICHOLSON, Office, Beach Street, 149c PENANG. SELECT BOARDING HOUSES. THE PRIORY, 38, Wortham Road. Boarding House situated at the seaside within easy distance of Town. Terms Moderate. By
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      1037 8 Lim Sun Ho, CHOP HE-NO MOH Sc Co., .64, Beach Street, Penang. Importers of aM kinds of European Cloth and General Commission Agents. 220 Kim Keng Leong Co 127, BEACH STREET. W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co Pha U.S.A. i NOTICE. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. RESIDING AT
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