Straits Echo, 8 May 1907

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  • Title Section
    Masthead
    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL S $24 Per Annum. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, Bth MAY, 1907. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 103.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      1097 1 TIQ£R brand cement. 258 A m •r r-3 p& IN FO HES 7 FOR ALL PURPOSES. BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. £BOO,OOO .£975,000 £BOO.OOO Capital Raid up Reserve Fund Reservo Liability of Proprietors Hoad Office: HATTON COURT, THREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON. Agencies and Branches.
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      15 1 GUINNESS’S STOUT. TIAIVG LEE CO. mm s?' <2 PS VJ. > &7iD SOLE AGENTS. BASS’S ALE.
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    Civil Servants' Salaries.
    3624 2 The following correspondence, regarding the salaries of Civil Servants in the Straits Settlements aud the F’.M.S., was laid on the table at the last meeting of the Legislative Council, held on the 3rd inst. Governor Sir John Anderson. K C.M G., to the Riuht Hon'ble the Earl
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    PENANG TURF CLUB PROPOSED PROGRAMME FOR Autumn Meeting, 1907.
    1178 2 Tuesday, 23rd July, 1907, Thursday, 25th July, /907 and Saturday, 27th July, 1907. To be passed at a General Meeting to be held on Tuesday, Htli May, 1907. Notice. —No amendments to this Programme will be considered unless due notice is
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      33 2 Not j rinted. Sprains Quickly Cured. l-Hthe the parts freely with Chainberlu n’s Paiu li.ilm and give tlieui ahsnime lest and a quick cuio is certain. For sale by aii Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      1096 2 NOTICE. ON and after this date, ill small advertisements intended for insertion in the Straits Echo must be paid for in advance. LIM SENG 1IOOI, 5th July 1905 Managing Director. NOTICE. V OTICE is hereby given that the mine at C’beudariang. Perak, formerly worked by Mr. Ho Nee Seng and
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      113 2 WANTED. A Piece Goods SALESMA N for European LJL godowu. None but competent men need apply to 0 R. D 287 c/o Strait Echo WANTED. An experienced TIN MINER to prospect and report upon the property of the Bukit Ladaug Tin Mining Coy Ltd., aud with the view to permanent
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      112 3 Sea Mew, Govt, s.s., 000, Murphy, 7th May, Siugauore, 6th May,—Govt. Petrel. Br. s.s.,' 124, Edwards, 7th May. Brandau, (Mi May, Geu., —K. G. Co. Mary Austin, Br. s.s 121, Campbell, 7th May, Asahau, 6th Alav, Gen.,— K G. Co. Achilles, Br. s.s., 4,483, Thompson, 7th May, Liverpool, 6th
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      DEPARTURES.
      36 3 8th Mat. Tony C'liay Un. for Hal u Bahru aud Asa ban Langkat, for Teluk Ausou. Persia, for Colombo aud Tuticoriu. Sree Banka, for Pangkor. Flying Fish, for Port Weld and Taiping. Palitana, for Singapore.
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    EXPECTED
    30 3 I eset'Ifi 1 From A iff at,* Due Oceana 1 Colombo G.&Oo. 9th May. Braemar Glasgow S.B.&Co. 13th ,J A pear Singapore A.A.A.Co. 16th Be avou lioudou S.B&C'o. 20th
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    SAILINGS.
    25 3 I rxsph' For Ayrat* Leaves 1 Oceana Singapore A.G.&Co. 9th May. Braemar Siuga pore S.B.&Go. G. Apcar Calcutta A. A. A.Co. Benavon Siugapore S.I’-.ACo.
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    95 3 For Singapore, China aud Japau Per Oceana, to-morrow, 9 a.m. Rangoon—Per (ilenoyle, to-morrow, 11am. Pangkalau Braudau—Per Petrel, tomorrow, uoon. Deli—Per Avagyee, to morrow, 1 p.m. Batu Bahra—Per Padanq, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Asahau—Per Mary Austin, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Batu Bahra—Per It. Halewyn, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Laugsa, T. Semawe, Segli,
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      1621 3 (S HIPPING.) TAfc ft /w 1 N. Co. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Man Service. Outwards. May SI 8.8. Oceana, connecting- with s.8. Britannia M 23 8.8. Malta do 8.8. Marmora June 6 8.8. Delta do s.k. Moo!tana K INTENDED SAILINCS. British Indif Stenm Navigation Co., Ltd. Fob Intended to Sail.
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      208 3 Straits Steamship Co. 9 Ltd. New Service between Penang» Port Swettenhnin ami 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 8 30 train for
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    The Straits Echo.
    100 4 Justice satisfies everybody and tustice alone.—Swurso* Established Jane Ist, 1903. Published dally (except Sundays.! AT THI CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE: DAILY LOCAI (24 per annum OUTBTA NONB Postage Extra. MAIL BDITION (Poet Pree $l5 CABLE ADDRESS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343 .V.A. All
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    H. E. The Governor.
    38 4 His Excellency the Governor, accompanied by bis Aide-de-camp, (Japtaiu H. H. F. Stocklev, arrived here by the Sea Mew at 6 p.m. yesterday. Sir John Auderson only lauded at half past uiue this morning.
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    Matsuo's Cinematograph.
    58 4 We would remind our readers of the change of programme at Matsuo’s Show this evening. A longer programme than usual bas been arrauged for the entertainment of Matsuo’s patrons, and be must be a very difficult man to please who does not enjoy the fare provided for this
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    The Circus.
    91 4 Harmston’s Show is going as strong as ever, aud we understand that the first change of programme will be on to-morrow eveuing when, no doubt, there will be another bumper bouse. VVe would remind the public of the Grand Matinee this afternoon, at 1 o’clock, when children will
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    A Gambling Sub-Farmer Fined.
    526 4 On the 6ib instaut. before the Ist ClassMagistrate at Kuala K mgsar, Ng Peng, the local Sub-Farmer, was prosecuted for breach of the gaming rules. Inspector Simpson conducted the prosecution and Ng Peng was defended by Mr. Robinson from Ipoli. From the evidence given hv the
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    League Football.
    638 4 Government Clerical Association vs. George Town Reading Room The above teams played off their Leigue fixture on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon, and the Clerks succeeded iu beating their opponents by one goal to nil. The result was a fair criterion of the game, but the G. T. R.
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    Penang Golf Club.
    257 4 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Mixed Doubles Handicap. M rs. Duuu and A. R. Adams beat Miss R'»ss aud E Lees, 6—2. 9—ll, 6—2. Mrs. Dennys and C C. Rogers os. Miss Tozer and D. Duncan (unfinished tie) postponed. Men 8 Doubles Handicap. B. C. Criswick aud O. P.
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    Supreme Court.
    966 4 The Assizes Before Mr. Justice Thornton). Gang-Robbkrt. Yesterday afternoon the trial of (1) Plioon Gooi, (2) Wong Chow, (3) Chow Choon, (4) Chau Ah Looi and (5) Lai Hiew for committing gang-robbery at Nibong Tebal, on the uight of the 22ud February last, was resumed. After the Police
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      377 4 THE ANGLO-COESE STORE, 5, CHINA STREET. >» DOUROS’ HIGH CLASS EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES, The only smoke that can satisfy a connoisseur. Just landed ex s. s. Bayern Aristocrats, Dames, Pacha, Khedive, Extra fine quality, Extra fine, gold tipped, Special Mouth Piece, Fleur d’Oriente, Any orders for samples will be promptly attended
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      100 4 “Make Hay While the Sun Shines/* There is a lessoa in the work of the thrifty farmer. He knows that the bright sunshine may last but a day and he prepares for the showers which are so likely to f Mow. So it should be with every household. Dysentery, diarrhoea
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  • Obituary
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    574 4 OBITUARY. Mr. E. F. Skertchly. It is with si very heavy heart that the Straits Echo makes its appearance to-Jav, Mr. E. F. Skertchly, the Editor, being no more. Over two months ago now, the deceased gentleman complained of pains in the head and was advised to place himself under
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Prince Fushimi.
      172 5 Arrival in London. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, Bth May. Prince Fushimi has .irrive-1 in Loudon, and was welcomed at the Station by tb« Prince of Wales, the Duke of Conn ught, Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman and Sir Edward Grey. The staff of the Japanese Embassy were also present
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      India.
      106 5 Important Circular Issued. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, H'h May.—The Government of India has issued an important circular to the local governments with the object of protecting higher education iu India from dangers threatened by the tendency of teachers and pupils associating themselves with political movements. This is doubtlesscoai ected
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      France and Japan.
      63 5 M. I'ichon Confirms the Agreement (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, Bth May.—M. Piclion, the French Minister ot Foreign Affairs, coutirins the rumour of the Frauco-Japauese negociations with a view’ to the recognition of French interests iu the Far East. The mutter is beiug discussed at Tokio aud is
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      The Navy.
      85 5 The Premier’s Statement (Supplied by Reuter Loudon, Bth May.—Captain Janies Craig, member for the East Division of Couuty Down, asked in the House of Commons whether, in view of Priuee Von Buelow's recent statement, Great Britain intends proceeding immediately with the buildiug of a third steamer of the
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      The Colonial Conference.
      112 5 Mr. Lloyd George’s Speech. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, Bth May.—At, the Colonial Conference Mr. Lloyd George urged the impossibility of taxiug necessaries which Britain was unable to produce and which the colonies would be uuable to supply adequately for many years. The Government was in favour of
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      Home Politics.
      60 5 The Irish Bill. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, Bth May.—Mr. Birrell introduced his Irish Bill iu the House of Commons yesterday, establishing a council of 82 elected aud 24 nominated members possessing no legislative power but controlling the light departments of administration, including Local Government, Agriculture aud Education. The
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      Ellen Terry Married.
      53 5 James Carew the Happy Man. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, Bth May.—lt is announced that Miss Ellen Terry, the celebrated actress, has been secretly married at Pittsburg to Mr. James Carew, the leading man of her Company which is now touring America I he bridegroom is only 32
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      Imports and Exports.
      42 5 Both Show an Increase. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, Bth May.—The Imports aud Exports for April were £56,750,000 and £34,. »00,000 respectively, showing an increase of £9,710,00i> and £7,410.000 ou the Imports and Exports for the same mouth last year.
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      Transvaal.
      53 5 The Registration of Indians. (Supplied by Reuter.) London, Bth May.—Mr. Winston Churchill announced that General Botha has assn ed the Imperial Government that the regulations with regard to the registration of luduiis would be revised with a view of removing, as far as possible, the uudesirab'e conditions now prevailing
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      Canada.
      17 5 Coal*Miners’ Strike Ended. {Supplied by Reuter.) London, Sth May.—The coalminers’strike iu West Canada has been settled.
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    Tanjong Pagar Dock Ordinance.
    901 5 The Ordinance to amend “The Tanjong Pagar Dock Ordinance, 1905,” is published iu a Government Gazette Extraordinary, dated May 1, for general information. The Strait* Times makes the following criticism of the Bill The proposed new Ordinance does not affect the vital iute ests of the
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    The Opening of the Singapore Chinese Volunteer Club.
    1103 5 The Inheritance of the Straits-born. On Saturday afternoon H. E. tbe Governor opeued the new Chinese Vo'uuteer Club buildiug, says the Free Pre»e. The premises are situated at the end of the Beach-rd Reclamation and include a central meetiug hall, bar aud
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    FIXTURES.
    113 5 To-day. 2t>th Day of 3rd Moon. Football Y. M. C. A. vs. A-O. S, Y. M. C. A. Grouud. Town Band, Esplanade, ti to 7 p in. Matsuo’s Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Penang Road and Campbell Street, 9 p.m Gran i Chany* of Programme. Harmstou’B Circus, Dato Kramat Gardens,
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    P. & O. SAILINGS
    35 5 P. O. SAILINGS Mai' Se'vkt.. Octwari»v Tlumiwaki's Oceana 9 May i Arcadia II May, Malta 23 Delhi 26 l*.»irs >rr» c-.. OUTWAKI». Socotra 14 May. i Sumatra IS May Peehan'ur 21 I Formosa 1 June
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      82 5 Rheumatism Makes Life Miserable. A happy home is the most valuable possession that is within the reach of mankind, but you cannot enjoy its comforts if you are suffering from rheumatism. You throw aside business cares when you enter vour home and you cau be relieved from those rheumatic pains
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      30 5 Get it To>day. Chamberlain's Colic, Choleta and Diar-rhut-a Remedy cures diarrboei aud dvsenterv in all forms and in all stages. It never faiis. For sale by all Dispensaries aud Dealers
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      16 5 A Gentleman’s Wedding Suit, perfectly new. Moderate price. Apply to Mr. KORNMANN, 33, Farqtthor Street. 302
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      550 5 REAL Consists not so much in using a quantify of Socond Rate Articles, because they are Cheap, but ratlier FPONOM Y in buying a fewer number of Superior Quality Lvvil vill I i Goods, as proved especially iu the case of PALMER TYRES. And besides, consider the aunoyai.ee aud lost
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    287 6 Per P. O. s.s. Britannia, connecting with the Oceana at Colombo, due at Penang on 9th May To Penang (from Marseilles, Apr. 19) Mr. N Slmffmld. To Singapore (from London, Apr. 12) Mr. and Mrs. W. Rouse and children, Mr. T. Meek. Mr. W. S. Elmslie.
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    EXCHANGE.
    124 6 Penang, Bth May. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Sank ...2/4,\; 4 months' sight Bank ...2/4 T 7 8 8 Credit 2/‘lt*b 3 Documentary ...2/4$ Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs 173$ 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Bombay, Pamand Bank 173$ Moulmein, Demand Bank 171$ 3 days’ sight Private
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    PRODUCE.
    177 6 ioid leaf $6460 B. Pepper( W .Coast 3iU.fr o/.f 16$.— Ho stock White Pepper 24 —tellers Trang Pepper 19$ sales Cloves (picked) 51. —buyers Bl.so*a/*« Mace Pickings 72. —sales Nutmegs 110 s 27. sales No. 1 s. —sales lugar I 2 no stock Basket 3.05 sales Tapioca Flour 1.80
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    MARKET PRICES.
    6 6 Penang, Bth Mat, 1907.
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    SHARES.
    7 6 ANTHONY AND ANDERSON, Exchange Share* Broktnrt.
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      126 6 o V* crxnu i*Ul > CO X E Ws|M O r «3 -J A LU v < tuc G^r^oo^ JWI ;ii O •;.r!(iar I 1 0! 9 :^'iSl Sif 1 i 'G,, •>Si|. it u "•uii TO BE HAD RETAIL FROM Ban Seng Co., Giui Tek Bee Co., Heap Lee
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      701 7 IUXTER Co.’s BEST NAVY CANVAS. SANDIUNDS, BUTTERY Co. DAVID CORSAR SON’S WELL-KNOWN EXTRA NAVY CANVAS, No. 0. SANDII.ANDS. IMITTEUV o John Bazley life k Bros/ PORTLAND CEMENT, “LION BRAND.” Satulilands, liultery cf Co., WROUCHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINGS. Large Stock Always on Hand. ADAMSON, GILFILLAN CO., LTD. i ?t nk i
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      48 7 Colds and Pneumonia. I'bere can bo no excuse for a man 'if bo allows a cold to develop into pneumonia. Chamberlain's Couch Kennedy counteracts aujr tendency towards this disease aud many doci« .’a Wilis have been saved by its timely use. For sale by all Pispensaries and PpsIeis.
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      955 8 Lim Sun Ho, CHOP MEMO MO*i Co., 164, Beach Street, Penang. Importers of all kinds of European Cloth and General Commission Agents. 220 Kim Keng Leong Co., 127, BEACH STREET. IMPORTERS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION OK IRONMONGERY, Which is on hale at specially advantageous terms. ALSO AGENTS FOR Cock Brand Kerosene
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