Straits Echo, 18 October 1907

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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. 5. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, FRIDAY, 18th OCTOBER, 1907. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 240.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      1099 1 TIGER brand cement. 6s 258 N <*» 7/ PA ■f* *e i\\> s IN /*ES7 /O/e ALL PURPOSES. BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, Capital Paid up Reserve Knud Reserve Liability of Prcprielors Head Office: HATTON COURT, Til REA DNEEDLE STREET, I,ON DON. jfc
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      18 1 SOLE AGENTS. GUINNESS’S STOUT. <2 *o gg o C? >V. ■XT* Xrs; •3iv s.ssva TIANG LEE A Co.
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    Blue Spots and Mongol Blood.
    651 2 Nkwhorn Japanese and Chinese children bear on certain parts of their bodies curious bluish spots varying in size from that of a small coiu to that of the human hand. These spots, which disappear eutirely after a few years, have been regarded by some writers
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    Man's Charter.
    242 2 A terrible discovery has beeu made by a learned d> ctor on the Continent, which will considerably flutter the vegetarian dovecotes. This scieutitic person has been subject ing to careful study the results of diet coniined to vegetables and fruit, and he announced that t hose who become
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      119 2 Prompt Relief for a Sprained Ankle. S »m« tinoo I sprained niv ankle very badly ou a loose sto'ie,” says Mr. Geu. Stevens, wlio lives near Durbau, Natal. “A neighbor «ave me a bottle of Chamberlain's I’tm Halm with which I rubbed my ankle 1U bound it up with a
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      1733 2 id. dren ious of a and lftor ioine egro ered con ever, man ecial t in face urial ork, mun lical eanling ure. l is not it race are )ure )les. pots iled lent ircli bite :e!ls and ited ten two >lue em ellure ilar ous ins, MUNICIPAL NOTICE. rpHE
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    30 3 Vestel t From Agents Due Autentor Ben led i DeTanba C. Apear Siopa pore fjoudou Colombo Singapore W.M.ACo. S.B.&Oo. A.U A (Jo. A.A.A.Co. 19th Oct. 2>tli idrd 2*th
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    SAILINGS.
    25 3 Vestel* Fur A gent Leave j Autentor Tioodon W.M A Co. Oct. Beuledi Siuyapiro S.li AOo. Dcrauba Siugapore A.G.&Oiv C. A pear (Calcutta \.A,A.Co.
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      167 3 Ki tna, Ur. s>\, 521, Learmout, 18th Oct.. Singapore, 18th Oct.. Geu —H. L. &Co. Pachumba, Br. 8 s., 544. Kennedy, I -ill Oo»., Moulineiu, 18th Oct., Geu.— H. L. Co. Gofben, Ge»\ s s., 5 150, Wilhelmi, 17th Oct. Yokohama, 28th Sept,, Geu.— B. M. A Co. Lightning,
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      DEPARTURES.
      62 3 18th Octobsr. Fitzpatrick, for Rangoon. Cornelia, for Port Swettenham aud Malacca. Perak, for Port Swettenham aud Singapore. Ban Whatt Soon, for Langkat. Lady Weld, for Teluk Auson. Pachumba, for Mergui, Tavoy A Moulmeiu. Flying Fish, for Port Weld aud TaipiLg. Taroba, for Rangoou and Calcutta taking mails for Europe,
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      MAILS CLOSE.
      109 3 Foe Pangkulan Braudau—Per Petrel, tomorrow, 11 a.m. Deli Per Avagyee, to-morrow, 1 pm. Asalian—Per Alary Austin, to-morrow, 1 pm. Teluk Auson—Per Langkat, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Port Swetfeuham and Singapore—Per Kistm, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Langsa, T. Semawe, Segli, Polo Well, Olelileli, Padang and Batavia—Per De C.rprn'ier, to-morrow, 3 p
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    313 3 Per P. and O. s.s. Himalaya, connecting with tlie steamer Devank-t at due at Peuarg on 23rd October: To Penang (fron Loudon, Slept. 27) Miss Thoritou, Mr. li. F. Spaull (front Marseilles, Oct. 4) Mr. O. W. Talbot, Hon. Justice and Mrs. Law, Misses Law, Mr.
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      959 3 P.&O. Steam Navigation Coy Expert*! Arrival* and Depart 11 res. Mail Service. Outward. Oct. 23 Deranka connecting with Himalaya Nov. 7 Malta do MoUbuna 20 Delta do India l)«c. 4 Delhi do Mongolia Homeward. THROUGH STEIMER. Mar. 28 s.s. Marmora (calling at Bombav). FARES BY MAIL STEAMERS. lot Clam 2nd
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      497 3 (S HIPPIN G.) HAMBURG-AMKRIKA LINE. PASSENGER SERVICE. By the new steamers, Rhenania,” Habrburo,” lloh*KBTAur*N.” These steamers offer to the public the highest conifoit jet attained in Ocrau Travelling. They have very large cabins, provided with cnly lower berths. The Cabins are amidships and fitted with fans. Laundry on board. Doctor
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      57 3 For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. THE 8.8. ll',ng Moh, Captain Dawson, is expected to arrive herein Friday, and will leive for the aliove ports on Monday, the 21st instant, at 3 p m. For freight or passage apply to KOE GUAN Co, Agents for WEE DIN of Singapore. Penang,
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    The Straits Echo.
    88 4 Justice satisfies everybody and Justice alone. Emtrto n. Published dally (except Sundays.) j AT TH1 1 CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL OUTSTATIONS Postage Extram»il edition Echo— Penang.” Telephone No. 343 NR All business communications should be addressed to Tub MiiuaKR. Matter
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    RUSSIA AND THE PERSIAN GULF.
    808 4 The home papers, which came to hand bv the mail yesterday, contain the full text of the Anglo-Russian Convention, the bare outline's of which Reuter wired out to us a few weeks ago. The Conn ntion, which begins by expressing the sincere desire of the
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    Proposed Penang Chinese Volunteer Corps.
    239 4 W anted, Only lo More Recruits. One more name has been received, since our last issue, for the proposed Penang-born Chinese Volunteer Corps, the total now standing at 85. Intending recruits should send us their names without delay. iim saine 4» Ewe Cheng K hay
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    Church Services.
    69 4 Sunday, 20th October. St. Mark's Church. There will le Matins aud Holy Communion Service at St. Mark’s Church, Buiterwortli, at 9 a.m. on Sunday, the 20th instant. Methodist Episcopal English Church. 74. Maxwell Road. 8- a.m.— Morning Service. 9- a.m Sunday School. G p m. —Evening Service. Presbyterian
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    The Tin Slump.
    243 4 Referring to the great and continued di op in the price of tin, the latest number of the Straits Times to hand says that a meeting of the Chinese miners of Kuala Lumpur was held on Sunday last at the I Selangor Chinese Chamber of Commerce to
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    The Police Courts.
    528 4 (Before Mr. Wolferetan.) During the small bouts of list Juesday I morning, a Chinese burglar effected t»n entrance into the Chinese Consulate m Leith Street. While he was busy at his work his unwelcome presence was discovered by one of the inmates, who raised an alarm. li>
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    Football.
    352 4 Chinese Recreation Club vs. Penang Wanderers. The Penang Wanderers, who made a good fight of it against the P.C.C. last week, met the Chinese Recreation Club on the latter’s ground yesterday afternoon. They only played ten men, Lai Poll, peiliaps their best forward, being absent from the field. The
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    Penang Hunt Club.
    38 4 A paperchase has been arranged for Tuesday next. Meet at the Golf Club at 5 p.m. sharp and finish at 44 Suffolk,” where the Mess will bo At Homo” to the Hunt Club aud friends.
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The Shrewsbury Disaster.
      64 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Great Mystery. London, 17th Oct.—Mr. Lloyd-George, speaking at Manchester, said the Board of Trade would not spare a single effort to scrutinise to the fullest the great mystery of the Shrewsbury Disaster, particularly in view of 'he similarity between it aud the recent
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      The Railway Crisis.
      127 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Mr. Bell's Campaign. London, 17tb Oetr.—Mr. Bell, addressing the Railwavmeu in London, said that if the Companies persisted in refusing a conference the ballot would show an enormous majority in favour of a stiike. The meeting resolvel that the only course open to the
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      The Hague Conference.
      55 5 (Supplied by Render.) Possibly to Close To-morrow. London, Ibtb October.—The Haeue Plenary Conference has adopted by 38 votes, six minor States abstaining from voting, the British resolution recommending the Powers to adopt a Permanent Court' of Arbitration. It is hoped that the final sitting of the Conference
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      The Preservation of Crosby Hall.
      29 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) City votes i‘l.ooo. London, 18th Oct.—The City of London has unanimously voted a thousand pounds towards the preservation of Crosby Hall.
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      The Italian Railway Strike.
      35 5 (Supplied bg Neuter.) Kailwaynieii to be Prosecuted. London, 18rli Octolier.—The Italian Government intends prosecuting the Kail waymen of Turin, who lately joined iu a general strike, for violating the recent law.
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      America.
      50 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) The “Sun” Prognosticates War with Japan. London, 18th October.—lt is report»! from New York that the anti-governmental newspaper the Sun has published an alarm* ist article statiug that the chief reason for seuding the battleship squadron to the Pacific is to prepare for war with Japan.
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      Marconigrams.
      43 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Press News from America By Wireless.” London, 18th October.—Siguor Marconi yesterday morning announced the wireless service between America and England through Wales to be open. Two of the Londou evening newspapers published short telegrams from America headed By Wireless.”
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      The International Shipping Conference.
      39 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) i o-oporalion and Defence Against Strikes. London. 17tb Octr.—The International Shipping Conference Ht London lias decided to form au International Committee to arranee plans for mutual defence and cooperation against future strikes.
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      Dear Bread.
      23 5 (/Supplied by Reuter.) Price of Wheat Still Rising. London, 17th Octr.—Wheat reached forty shillings a quarter yesterday at several provincial markets.
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      The Floods in France and Spain.
      236 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) More Torrential Rains. London, 18th October.—Torrential rains coutiuue to bill in central and southern France. King .Alfonso of Spain has been visiting the Hoodswept districts around Malaga. -J! Hakjki.le's Circus is due to arrive in Peuang on Sunday, aud will open
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    Singapore Races.
    547 4 Second Day, Thursday, 17th Oct. (Echo Special.) Singapore, 18th Oct.—The weather on the second day of the Singapore Autumn Race Meeting was again delightful, and there were several good finishes in the racing, following were the results of the various events 1 The First Ex-Griekin Handicap. Value 8tOO.
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      406 4 •3 t SAUSAGES! SAUSAGES!! I SAUSAGES!!’.! i- JUST ARRIVED. X Ismoked Westphalia Cervelat.j 4 salami, Tongue, Truf/le, Delekalessi, Liver, I t Frank/orl Sausages, also German Sourkrout. Ju l I I THE ANGLO=CHINESE STORE, 5, CHINA STREET. .«y 'A- -A I Y WHERE TO GO? KINO STREET THEATRE HALL. l ast
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    Kuala Kangsar Notes.
    958 5 (From Our Ova Correspondent Kuala Kaugsar, 17th Oct. Kutila Kaugsar as an Ideal Village. The vair is ending and the anxiety about the H.hhl is increasing. For the last four years at ih* of every January the Perak and Kangsar rivers rcee till the lower portiou of
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      KEIR HARDIE IN INDIA.
      1261 5 To tiik Editor op tiie Straits Echo. r j Sir, —I am glad that niv letter ou Keir t Hardie in India” has evoked criticism from r ••Justice,” whose letter on the subject you published in your issue of the 14*b instant. He asserts, iu a
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    Butterworth Recreation Club.
    440 5 Building Fund. The following list of subscriptions towards the fund for the erection of a clubhouse for the Butterworth Recteatiou Club has been forward»! to us for publication. The Hon. Secretary of the Club requests us to say that further subscriptions will be thankfully received. Hon’ble R.
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    Passengers.
    43 5 Arrived. Per s.s. Kittna, from Singapore Messrs. Palmer Lee and Lee Seng Hooi. From Port Swettenham Mr. Thornley. Per s.s. raehumba, teom Mergui Mr 3 Holman. Departed. Per sB. Thongwa, for Port Swetteuham Mr. H. Jessen. For Singapore Mr. J. A, Salomon.
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    FIXTURES.
    102 5 To-dat. 12tli Day of 9th Moou. Town Baud, Esplanade, 6 to 7 p m. Royal Cinematograph, King Street Theatre, 9 p in. The Besan Cinematograph Co., Ltd., corner of Fenang Road and Campbell Street. 9 p.m. The Edison Bioscope, coruei of Trau»fer aud Kedah Roads, 9 p.m. To-mor row.
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    MAILS DUE.
    16 5 German P. Ludwig)... 21st Oct. English (Dentuiha) ...23rd China Oceana ...2tiih China Kleist) ...2l>th
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    THE MOON.
    19 5 O Full Moon 21st Oct. Last Quarter n 29th O New Moou Nov. t*th First Quarter J;jth
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    43 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. <Mit'v*ri,v Mom lew a kiih. Devon fin 211 Ort. J Oman i 2(1 t. Malta 7 Nov. elhi 0 Nov. Extra Service. OUTWAKUS HoM KWARD3 Palermo 22 Oct. I Namur 19 Oct Ilanca Maui f a 2 Nov.
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      50 5 A Safe Cough Midicine for Children. la buying a cough medicine for children never be afraid to buy Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. There is no danger from it and relief is always sure to follow. It is especially valuable for colds, croup and whooping cough. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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      378 5 FOR RANGOON. flMlK s s. Glenfalloch, Captain J.H. HaiusJL worth, is expected to arrive here on Monday, aud will leave for the above port ou Tuesday, the 22nd instant, at o p.in. For freight or passage, apply to KOE GUAN Co. Agenti for WEE BIN of Singapore. Ueuang, 18th October,
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    A Visit to a Descendant of Confucius.
    1820 6 Chiifou is a small town with little or no tr&det aud the shops are poor. It is surrounded by a strong, well-built stone wall. In view ot i's containing the Temple of Confucius, built, on the site of the house where the great
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    EXCHANGE.
    122 6 Penang, 18th October. (By courtesy o) the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2 3f 4 months’ sight Bank ...2,4£ 8 Credit ...2/I,** 3 Documentary ...214$ Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs 17 3 i 3 days’ sight Prvate 175$ Bomnay. Patna nd Bank 17 Mouimein, Demand Bank 2 3 days’ sight
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    PRODUCE.
    166 6 Jold leaf $65.50 B. Pepper(W.Coasi 311m..5 oz. 116 f. no stuck White Pepper 20.50 tellers [Yang Pepper 17$-. tellers Cloves (picked) out of seas >d Mace 76. sel'ers Mace Pickings 68. —sellers Nutmegs llos 21. buyers No. 1 5.30 sales Sugar < 2 no stock Banket 3 80 sellers
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    MARKET PRICES.
    147 6 Penang, 18th October, 1907. Beef— cts. Soup per catty 12 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 25 Tongue 5° Feet 15 Heart 28 Liver 25 Pork— Pork per catfy 36 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 26 Tongue 32 Fowl (full
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    SHARES.
    881 6 J Number of. -f I g i Capital. Shares > Last Dividend. Name I S 5 issue!. s '3 3* 8 I eg H»O3 8 300,000 I 30,000 10 10 25 for year ending;3l/3/07 Relat Tin Ltd \l 1907 300,000 22,500 10 10 8/7 Bruant ?td 8 >,4 A
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      35 6 Croup. An attack of croup can be warded off by, giving Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy jyoir pily at the first indication of the ap|>i<iuch of 1 lie disease. The Oeorge Town lhspeuMi v, Wholesale Agonts. j
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      38 6 Rheumatism. Why suffer from this painful malady? One application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm will relieve the pain and make rest and sleep possible. Many cures h-.ve been effected by its continued use. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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      15 6 Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDIUNDS, BUTTERY Co., AGENTS FOE PENANO F. M.S.
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    America Cup.
    326 7 l'lie New York Yacht Club lias unanimously declined to accept Sir Thomas Lipton’s challenge to race iu 1908 for the America Cup. The formal challenge on behalf of Sir Thomas Liptou was made bv the Koval Irish Yacht Club iu a letter dated September 13. It offered to
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      1276 7 BAXTER Co.’s BEST NAVY CANVAS. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. USE ONLY and USE ALWAYS MOST REFRESHING. DAVID CORSAR SON’S WELL-KNOWN EXTRA NAVY CANVAS, No 0. SANDILANDS. BUTTERY Co. A Luxurious Perfume !n Health. Far Superior to the German Kinds. A NECfcSSARY RESTORATIVE !N SICKNESS. Eau^Colocne NOTICE. r uudersigned l>eg to inform
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      1201 8 NOTICE. 7 JEWS of Ponang, Singapore, Perak, V Selangor, and Sumatra. Photos enlarged, various sizes up to 3 ft., on Bromide paper. W. JONES, King Street, Ponang. Photographer. 16c Kim Keng Leong Co., 127, REACH STREET. IMPORTERS OE EVERY DESCRIPTION or IRONMONGERY, Which is on sale at specially advantageous terms.
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