Straits Echo, 19 April 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 I’cr Annum. PENANG, FRIDAY, 19th APRIL, 1907. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 87.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      1274 1 TIQ£R brand cement. A £<* 1 °e IN s FO BEST FOR ALL PURPOSES. BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation. »10.000,000 Capital Paul up Reserve Fuad Reserve Liability of Proprietors £800,000 £975,000 £800,000 Hoad Office: HATTON COURT, TIIllEADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON.
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      25 1 TIANG LFE Co. HERS .v; o oo t-* >■ Q~ E m u. a Sj 25 3S 1 ITj «1 r/ 3 <2 S’ SOLE AGENTS.
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    Labuan and Brunei.
    2747 2 (From L. <€* C. Expretst Correspondent). About three days suffices to put the traveller into Labuau from Singapore by either of the excellent and comfortable steamers that the Norddeutscher Lloyd has on the run to North Borneo. 1 hey are vessels of Homo 1,500 tons, and are
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      76 2 Incautious Fruit Eating. Bowel complaint is always more or less prevalent during tlie fruit season aud as an attack is liable to come without warning, it. is best to heap a bottle of Cliamtierlain’s b y li ’t Cholera and ltiarrhoea Itemedv in the home. J his medicine is well
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      433 2 Rheumatic Rains Relieved. No one need uow suffer the agonizing pains of sciatic and acute rheumatism, as quick relief may be had by applying Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. This fact has been clearly demonstrated in many thousands of cases. This liniment relieves the pain and makes sleep and rest possible, which
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      1030 2 MARIANO’S BAND, The Best Musicians in Penang. Charges (Transport Extra) Garden Parlies, 5 to 7 p.m., $20 Dinners, 8 to 11 p.m., $20. Dances, 9 p.ui. to 2 a.m., $80. Chinese Funerals (to and from Prangiu Roil only). $80. Playing at the graveyard, extra. Orders may be sent through the
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      ARRIVALS.
      89 3 A. Apcar, Br. s.s, 2.931, Stewart, lyi.li Apr Calcutta, 13tb Apr., Gen, A. A. A. A Co. Amra, Ur. ss. 148, Carre. 18th Apr., Moulmeiu, 16th Apr, Geu., H. L. Co. Lady Weld, Hr. s.s., 245, Treweeke, 18th Apr Teluk Auson, 17th Apr., Geu., —K U Avaoyee, Br. s.s.,
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      DEPARTURES.
      73 3 19th April. Oleum, for Calcutta. Tomj Chay Un, for Batu Bahra and Asahan. Rotorua, for Tongkah. Cornelia, for Port Swettenhain aud Malacca R. Halewyn, for Batu Bahra. Hebe, for Deli. A Apcar, for Singapore, China and Japau. Lady Weld, for Teluk Auson. Bharuta, for Rangoon aud Calcutta, t iking
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    EXPECTED.
    37 3 Vessels From Aijenb Due G leuavou London B.&Co. 19tb Apr ben led i London S.B.lCo. 21st lyo Main E. F. FerSingapore B &Co. 2t>tli dii and Colombo S.K &Co. 3rd May Braemar Glasgow S.B.&Co. 21 st
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    SAILINGS.
    30 3 1 I etseh I F,r A'lenlg fj«il Wl Grlenavou Singapore B <&Co. Apr. Benledi Singapore S.B.&Co. Iyo Maru Colombo B.&Co. K. F. Ferdinand Singapore S.K.&Co. May. Braemar Singapore S.B.&Co.
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    90 3 For Paugkalau Rrandau —Per Petrel, tomorrow, nooii. Deli—Per Avagyee, to-morrow, l p.m. Asabau—Per Mary Austin, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Mergui, Tavoy ami Moulmeiu—Per Aska, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Kopab, Renong, Victoria Poiut, Mergui and Tavoy—Per Omapere, to-irorrow, 1 p.m. Teluk Auaou—Per Langkat, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Port Swetteubam and Singapore—Per Kapurthala,
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      1584 3 (S HIPPING.) TA& as. n. Co. To Marseilles or literal tar £56 £3B Through Mail Steamer to London. rpHE Macedonia (10,500 Tons) will 1 leave Penang direct for Marseilles and London via Bombay on March 29th, arriv,ng in Marseilles April 20th (21 days on voyage) aud London April 27th. Ordinary
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      173 3 Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. New Service between Penang, Port Swettenham and Singapore The above Company's New Steamer “PERAZ” will be despatched from Peuaug every Tuesday, at r > p.m from the Wharf for Port Swettenham aud Singapore, arriving at Port Swettenham in time to catch the HBO train for Kwala
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    The Straits Echo
    102 4 Justice datlsfloa everybody and lustico alone. -Kmer cn Established June Ist, 1903. Published dally (except Sundays.) XT TBl CRITERION PRESS, Lid., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang PRICE DAILY LOCAI »2* P«r annnir OUTBTA TIONB Portage Kxtra. MAIL IDITION (Port Free »15 CABLE ADDRESS Echo —Penang.” Telephone No.
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    THE POLE.
    524 4 The search for the North Pole still seems to have as much attraction as ever for daring spirits, despite the number of lives which have been sacrificed from time to time in the ice-fields of tbe north. Year by year fresh expeditions go forth only to return leaving
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    RIFLE SHOOTING.
    357 4 Now that rifle shooting is growing more popular in Penang, it seems a pity that we should not enter a team for the Inter-Colonial Rifle Competition promoted by the Daily Mail. As Ipoh has entered, it seems a pity that Penang should be left out iu tbe cold.
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    Municipal Election.
    90 4 Mr. Lim Eu Tob has been duly elected to fill the vacancy on the Municipal Board caused by the resignation of Mr. R. A. P. Hogau. Shortly after 430 p.m. yesterday the ballot box was opened by Mr. L. A. C. Biggs, the Municipal Secretary, aud the votes
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    The P. V.’s.
    538 4 The shooting competitions for tlie Bar Prize ami Championship will be tired on Sunday, the 21st inst. There beiug no quorum, the Municipal Meeting, fixed for this afternoon, has been postponed to next Fri lay. This morning, Chui Yien a Chinaman, was tiued Si for gambling. We
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    League Football.
    978 4 Penang Free School vs. Anglo*Chine?e School. Ok the large crowd which assembled on the Esplanade to witness the match between the above teams yesterday afternoon the majority were schoolboys, who followed the game with interest, not to say excitement. The two teams had no lack ot vocal support,
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Singapore.
      100 4 Abdul Kadir Alsagoff. (Echo Specia s Singapore, 19th April.—After all, the injury sustained by Abdul Kadir Alsagoff, an attempt on whose life was reported yesterday, lias turned out to be less serious than it was at first supposed, and not only is the victim still alive, but his doctors
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      Finance.
      52 4 A £5,000,000 Straits Loan Contemplated. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 19th April.—The Times slates that preparations are leing made for the issue of a <£5,000,000 Straits loau, bearing 4 per cent, interest, for the Singapoie docks, with the option of its eventual conversion into the three aud a half per
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      The King’s Visit to Italy.
      214 4 German Government Disavows Responsibility. (Supplied by Renter.) The German Government has formally disavowed all responsibility with regard to yesterday’s article in the Koehiische Zeitung, which sharply criticised King Edward’s proceedings iu the Mediterranean, notably his visit to Gaeta. The English papers, however, have beguu retorting
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      The Colonial Conference.
      151 4 Colonial Premiers Feted at Marlborough House. (Supplied bp Reuter.) London, 18th April.—The Prince aud Princess of Wales gave a dinner to the Colonial premiers at Marlborough House yesterday evening. Afterwards a brilliant reception was held. Premiers Prefer Publicity. London, 19th April.—lt is understood that the majority of
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      The Navy.
      89 4 Present Relative Positions Always to be Maintained. (Supplied by Reuter London, 18th April.—Mr. J. M. Robertson, m.f. for the TyueBide Division of Northumberland, replying iu the House of Commons to Mr. Carlyon Bellairs, number for King’s Lynn, vigorously defended the Admiralty. The Government, be said, was determined to
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      The Budget.
      424 5 Full Details. (Supplied by Renter London, 19. h Apiil.—According to the Budget the available surplus for 1907-08 will be .£3,233,000. It proposes no diminution in l lie taxatiou but allows a rebate of three pence upon earned incomes wheu the total income does not exceed X2.00J. It readjusts
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      Sport.
      27 5 Result of Craven Stakes. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, 19tli April—The result of the Craveu Stakes is as follows: Slieve Galliou I Ardourtie Colt 2 Linacre 3
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
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      576 4 PENANG SALES ROOM. FOR SALE. The undersigned is instructed to sell by I PUBLIC AUCTIONAll (he goods damaged by fire, Comprising Indian Graiu_aml Lurry Stuffs, Cbiuinevs, Candles, Nails, Matches, Chinese Account Hooks, Joss Paper, Joss Sticks, Twine, Glass Almirahs etc., etc. At Premises Nos. 56 and 56a, Prang in Koad.
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    A Coconut Contest.
    196 5 In connection with the Hindu New \ear festival, says the Malay Mail, a novel contest by coconuts took place at the Hindu temple at Scott Road ou the 13th and 14th iust. between two parties, oue 6ide consisting of Govt, clerks aud the other headed by Master
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    Fighting in Borneo.
    174 5 Labuau, March 28 The British North Borneo Government are again iu trouble with their native races, says the Labuau correspondent of the »S 'traits Timet. This time it is the M'lruts at bipitong and hinterland, just opposite Labuan. These hitherto pacific inhabitants of the forest resent the
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    Singapore Notes.
    1204 5 From (Jur Own Correspondent. Wednesday, April 17th. lu this week's letter I have nothing extraordinary to report, but there were several in teresting happenings. Saturday saw the coLclusiou of the Singapore Bisley,” a rdle meeting held uuder the auspice* of the Singapore Rifl* As«cciatiou The meeting was very
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    School of Chinese.
    773 5 The aunuil report of the China Association contains the report for the y°ar 19 6 to the Committee of the School of Chinese, by Sir Walter Hil hr, c.b., k.C.m.q Professor of Chinese, King’s College, London. Sir Walter writes:— I tind it a matter of increasing difficulty
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      TUESDAY'S LEAGUE MATCH.
      404 5 To Tins biMTOK or ruE Stk. its Kcho. De'&r Sir, —I would be incliued io pass over “A Football Player’s” letter iu Wednesday’s Echo regarding the refereeing in Tuesday’s League match, only that I think it is evidence of t he cloven iioof of pique and unsportsmanlike
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    Sumatra Ponies.
    159 5 At the Pony Show held at the Agricultural Hall at Islington on March 15th last much attention was paid to Sumatra ponies brought home by Dr Collier, which are said to be of a tvpe new to the country. These ponies are bred in the Battak range of
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    How to Earn a Pension.
    292 5 A curious case has been decided in Augsburg in connection with lhe German Employers’ Liability Laws. A workman named Glaser, employed in a colour and varnish works, was bitten on the arm by a mosquito. The bite festered, blood poisoning set in, aud the arm
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    Passengers.
    68 5 Per s.s. K purthala, from Singapore: Mrs. Dora Blom aud Mr. Clarke. From Port Swetteuham Mr. aud Mis. Craig, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison and children, Messr*. J. Hunter, F. Mayntrd and Low Leoug Aui*. Per ss. lee ta, for Singapoie Dr, Mrs. and Master Connolly, Messrs. Stanly An’eu, Christie,
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    FIXTURES.
    70 5 To-day 7th Day of 3rd Moon. Town Band, Ksplauade, »> to 7 p in. Matsuo’s Japauese Cinematograph, corner of Penang Road and Campbell Stieet, it p.m. To-morrow 8th Day of 3rd Moon. Cricket M. C. C. us. G. C. League Football A -C. S. us. C. K. C., C.
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    MAILS DUE.
    19 5 English Devanha) ...25th Apr. China (Delia) ...27th China (IV Ry. Luitpold ...30th German (Pr. Heinrich) ...1st May
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    THE MOON.
    19 5 First Quarter Apr. 21st. O Full Moon 28; li Last Quarter Mav. 5th O New Moon 12M:
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    P. & O. SAILINGS
    40 5 P. O. SAILINGS Mail Service Ut’T'VARIlS IIOJIKWARI'K. Detank\ 2o Apr. I DeUa .?7 Apr. Oceana 9 May Arcadia 11 May I nr» Service. OUTWAROR. HllVCITAKM. Nu‘>ia 30 Apr. I Ni'f 19 Apr. j. Socotra 14 May. I Japan 3 May
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      501 5 The Only Lady’s Bicycle, worth a*»K V, km the name of a LADY’S Bicycle, THE PENANG COACH BUILDING CO., LTD., 20S. HUTTON LANE. Coach Builders and Repairers, Bicycle Dealers and Repairers, Commission Agents, etc. All kinds of Vehicles and Horse Accessories in Stock. Harness, Saddlery, etc., «Just Unpacked. INSPECTION IS
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    EXCHANGE.
    113 6 Penang, 19th April (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Sank .i. 2/4,V 4 months' sitjht Bank ...2/4* 3 Credit 2/4* 3 Documentary ...2/4f Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs 173J 3 days' sight Private 175$ Bombay, Demand Bank 1 734 Mouimein, Demand Bank 171$ 3 days’ sight Private 1751
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    PRODUCE.
    166 6 Gold leaf *34 t>o B. Pepper(W.Coast 31b5.5 oz.) 16$. —no slock White Pepper 241 tellers Trarg Pepper 19$ sales Cloves (picket!) 51. —buyers \jace 81.50 safe* Mace Pickings 70$ sellers Nutmegs 110 s 29— sellers SNo. 1 s. —sales 2 no stock Basket 3.10 layers Tapioca Flour 1.80 nominal
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    MARKET PRICES.
    179 6 Penang, 19th April, 1907, Beep— cts. Soup per catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 25 Tongue 50 Feet 15 Heart 28 Liver 25 Pork Pork per catty 32 Pig’s|Head 20 Feet tt 24 Tongue 32 Mutton per
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    SHARES.
    1018 6 a v i I S 1 o -2 Number of "5 P 2 S .1 B Cat ital. Shares I Last Dividend. Name. >> zS "3 iSfl .5 a®«-> t- issued. 3 js PQ co 2 i <y Mining. 1903 j 300,000 30,000 10 10 Belat Tin Mining Co.,
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      67 6 Beware of a Cough. Now is the tune to get ri<l of that cough, Jor it you let it liaug on, uo oue can tell nvluit the ptul may I Others have heeu cute<l of their coughs very quickly by using Chainberlaiu’s Cough Remedy. Why not yout 'lry it and
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      201 6 Lame Shoulder. Whether resulting from a sprain or from rheumatic pains there is nothing so good for a lame shoulder as Chamberlaiu’s Pain Balm. Apply it freely and rub the parts vigorously at each application and a quick cure is certain. For sale by all Dispensaries and Deilers. PENANG BAND.
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      118 6 M I '’I *nw > CO l! X l:i r o r:i !i LU OMr < TWt c° •t» Rt'* 6 o il '.•I n» III m TO BE HAD RETAIL FROM Ban Seng Co., Gim Tek Bee Co., Heap Lee Co., Tong Joo Co., Goon Yen Friends, Chiat Seng
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    The Kaiser as a Tradesman.
    252 7 Bubinkss Zkal for tub Hohinzollfrn Stores. A London half-peuny journal !e .tls that the German Emperor, as well as several prominent members of the most exclusive class of German aristocracy, is au active man of business who does not hesitate to canvas orders whenever opportuuiiy
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    554 7 Per H. A. s.s. Hohemtaujf'tn due at Penang on 21st April. To Singapore (from Hamburg, Mar. 21) Mr. L T vou Koll, I)r. K. llintze. Per N. Y. K. s.s. Hitachi Mam To Penang: (from Loudon, Mar. 23) Mr. J. Gray. To Singapore (from London) Mist
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      338 7 u FOR SALE. JUST RECEIVED. No. p of The Review of the Far East,” Edited by A. CUNNINGHAM, of the South China Morning Post Contents. China and Hereditary Distinctions, by G M H. Playfair. Casting out Devils by the Malanous of Sarawak, by Charles Hose. D Sc The Ruby Mines
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      662 7 V* <? ,-v ASK for Watson’s DUNDEE Whisky, No. lO. James Watson 8 Co.,Ltd., No. 10. Supreme among SCOTCH WHISKIES. DUNDEE. INSURANCES General Accident Fire and Life Assurance Corporation, Ltd. WE have beeu appointed Agents for the above Company for Penang, Province Wellesley, and the State of Perak, and are
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      54 7 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. This id a medicine of great worth and merit. Try it when you have a cough or cold aud you are certain to be pleased with the quick lelief winch it affords. It is ple.ia.iut to take and can always lie depended upon. For sale by all
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      947 8 Lim Sun Ho, CHOP HENG MOH Sc Co., 164, Beach Street, Penang. Importers of all kinds of European Cloth and General Commission Agents. 22o Kim Keng Leong Co., 127, BEACH STREET. IMPORTERS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION OK IRONMONGERY, Which is on sale at specially advantageous terms. ALSO AGENTS FOll Cock Brand
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