Straits Echo, 5 November 1907

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  • Title Section
    Masthead
    32 1 Straits Echo DAIL> CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS. THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE GENERALLY. $24 Per Annum, PENANG, TUESDAY, 6th NOVEMBEr7 1907. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 266. t
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      1074 1 tiger brand cement. fit °258 y IN V vt M£ ”o REST FOR ALL PURPOSES. Ohart«r«d Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation Capital Paid up Fund Rswne Liability of Proprietor* jesoo.ooo 1,075,000 -£BOO.OOO Head Office: HATTON COURT. THREADNEEDLE BTREET, LONDON. and Branches.
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      14 1 SOLE AGENTS, GUINNESS'S STOUT. v^s s. H 3TV S*SS V8 TIANQ LEE A Co.
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    In Lighter Vain.
    725 2 Hullo, Jones, how did you enjoy your vacation Great! Only had to go half a uiile for water this year.” Mistress Are you a plain cook Bridget: Well, mum, Officer Hogan wor afther telliu* me me eyes wor loike the Lakes av Killarney. First Old Lady He
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      30 2 Chamberlain s Cougb Remedy. contains a 1 >k< »1 m**ly nothing injuriout aud loi cougliM, colds, croup and whooping cough it has no equal. The (jeorge Town Dispensary, \Vholt-sale Ageuls.
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      1493 2 NOTICE. ON and after this date, all small advertisements intended for insertion in tlie Straits Echo must be paid for in advance. LIM SENG *****, sth Julv 1905 Managing Director. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. a Special Meeting of the Municipal Com- niissionets will be held at the Municipal Office at 3.30 p
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    39 3 r esseh t From A-JUlf* Due Benavou Loudon S.BACo. >th Nov. Malta Colombo A M &Co. 7th Knoll Glasgow S.B ACo. 9th Delhi Singapore A G A Co. 19th 13« n irty Loudon S B ACo. 116th
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    SAILINGS.
    23 3 1 rgxeh tor j Ajenl* l /.('my Benavon a.B.ACo. Nov. Malta A.G.&Co. E*r«>ll Biugapoie fiLB&Co. Delhi ,Colombo A G.ACo. Beuarty |Siugapore S.B.ACo.
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      73 3 G. Atcak, Br. s.s., 2 901, Bilsou, slh Nov Calcutta, 30th Oct., Gen. —A A. A. Co. AvAOYEE.Br. 8.8., 247, Buchanan, sth Nov., Deli. 4rh Nov., Gen —K. G. Co. Mary Austin, Br. s.s., 121, Campbell, sth Nov., Asahan, 4th Nov., Nil.—K. G. Co. Petrel, Br. s.s 124, Edwards,
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      DEPARTURES.
      72 3 sth November. E. F. Ferdinand for Singapore, China and Japan. Van der Lijn, for Deli. Ban Whatt Soon, for Langkat. Pin Seng, for Port Swettenhtm Singapore. Ilok Canton, for Laugsa, T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh and Sabaug. Gleufalloch, for Singapore, llougkong, Swatow and Amoy. Lady Weld, for Teluk Anson. Un
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      MAILS CLOSE.
      167 3 For Deli—Per Calypso, to-morrow, 11 a.us. Teluk Auson—Per Langkat, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Paugkor—Per Sree Banka, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Singapore, China and Japan—Per Malta, 7th instant, 8 a.m. Pangkulan Brandau —Per Petrel, 7th instant, noon. Deli —Per Avagyee, 7th instant, 1 p.m. Asahan —Per Mary Austin, 7th instant, 1
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    357 3 Per P. au<] O. ss. Moldavia, connecting with thesteamor Malti at Colombo, due at Feuang on 6th November To Penang (ftom London, Oct. 11) Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Ward, Mrs. Ward, Mr. E. Bradbury (from Marseilles, Oct. lH) Mr. Hamilton. To Singapore (from Loudon) Mr. E.
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      850 3 P. 0. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mall Service. Outward. Nov. 7 Malta connecting with Moldavia 21 Delta do India lMc. 5 Delhi do Mongolia 19 Arcadia do Victoria Homeward THROUGH STUMER Mar. 28 s.s. Marmora (calling at Bombav). FARES BY MAIL STEAMERS. lit Cla«a 2nd CUm To
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      483 3 (Si HIPPING.) L r r HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINE 2i PASSENGER SERVICE. By the now steamers, Rhenania,”' "JIabsburo,” IIohenbtaufen.” These steamers offer to the public the highest comfort )et attained iD Ocean Travelling. They have very large cabins, provided with only lower berths. The Cabins are amidships and fitted with fans. Laundry
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      94 3 Cheap Week End Excursions to Selangor. I THIRST CLASS RETURN TICKETS will be granted per ss. Kistna,” timed to leave Penang for Port Swetteuham every Saturday afternoon available only for returu per s a. Perak.” or Pin Seng.” due to leave Port Swettenhaui on tbe next afternoon and expected to
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    The Straits Echo.
    98 4 Jnrtic* satMfloo'everybody and lurtice alow.— Emerson. Published daily (excfpi Sunday*.» at m CRITERION PRESS.J.M., No. 226—232, Beach Street. Penang. PRICE: .a DAILY LOCAI f 24 per annum OUTSTATI >NS Postage Extra. M AIL EDITION (Port Free) $l5 CAULK ADDRESS Echi—Penang." Telephone No. 343. y.B. All basinet* communications
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    "ENTENTES.”
    478 4 So much has been heard recently concerning ententes that it is interesting to consider the position of the Powers in this quite important matter of mutual understandings. The alliances, which divide the Great Powers in to three groups,, are the Continental Triple Alliance, the Western Triple Alliance and the
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    Proposed Penang Chinese Volunteer Corps.
    393 4 Wanted, Only 10 More Recruits No more uames have been received, for a week n«*w, for tbe proposed Penang-born Chinese Vol»i.!e**r Corps the total standing at 90. Intending recruits should send us their names without dt-1 iv. I Lira Ch»e Saing 46 Tan Clioo Kheng
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    482 4 The following business in tin has been done to-dav Penang Straits Trading Co 25 tons at $74 Penaug Tin Exchange, 7 buyers, no sellers j Singapore: Straits Tradiug Co., £0 73J i Total ...75 tons Tiu is quoted in Loudon lo-dav at =£143 15*. cash
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      A PENANG NYONYA ON GAMBLING AND EDUCATION.
      436 4 To THE EL*n01! OF THE SlSAlTS ECHO. Sir, —The publication of my last letter, embodying tlie views and grievances of the nyonyas in general, does not appear to have awakened the entire community to the deplorable condition of their women-folks. So far, the
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    The Police Courts.
    270 4 (Ife/ore Mr. Woferttun). Sion Liang, a Chinaman, was this morning charged with t repass ng into the premises of the Roman Catholic Church, Farquhar Street, during the small hours of this morning with intent to commit an offence The prisoner pleaded not guilty to the charge, but
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Legislative Council.
      183 4 (Echo Special.) SPECIAL MEETING. Singapore, sih Nov.—At a special meeting o? Council yesterday, in connection with the Tamil Labour Bill,the Hon. A. Hutfcenbacli explained that he had not intended to insinuate bad faith to Government, but only an apparent lack of enquiry. H.E. the Governor, in replying to
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      The Railway Fight.
      153 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) 56,W5 Kailwaymen Favour Striking. London, 4th Nov.—Out of the 97,00 l members of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants 86.925 favour a strike, 8,770 oppose a strike, and the rest did not vote. The result, was announced at a mass meeting of 10,000 Railwaymen
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      The American Financial Crisis.
      163 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Conference of Financiers. LoDdoD, 5th Nov.—It is reported from New York that the financial situation is all right.. A conference of financiers was held at Mr. Pierpont Morgan’s residence to consoler the situation yesterday afternoon. The pessimism is, bowezer, spreading. Great Monetary
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      Australia.
      34 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Harvest Prospects Improved. London, sth N ivemlwr.—There have beeu good general rains in Victoria, South Austr ilia and parts of New South Wales, and ♦he harvest prospects are considerably improved.
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      The Wheat Shortage.
      42 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Russian Government’s Action. London. 4th Nov.—ln view of the unprecedented rise in the price of grain tbe Russian Government has convened a conference of the representatives of various interests to consider measures to check tbe rise.
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      The Norwegian Treaty.
      24 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Resented by Sweden. London, sth November.—The Norwegian lreatyis strongly resented by Sweden as appearing to be directed.against her.
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      Ireland.
      34 5 (Supplied by If enter.) Cattle-driving Outrages. London, sth November.— Cattle-d living outrages continue in Ireland, but eveu when constables are present the prosecutions usually result in acquittal by a raajoiitv of the Magistrates.
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      The English Municipal Elections.
      32 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Final Returns. London, sth Nov.—The filial returns of the Municipal elections are 145. Tue Conservatives gain 21 seats aud the others as given yesterday.
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      338 4 FOR SALE. TRAP (Do<* Cart) HARN KSS, complete. Apply X,” c/o Straits Echo. TO LET. wb ADYSMITH,” 9*2. Anson lload. Low T AJ rental, immediate entry Apply 5 11 07 774 BOUSTEAD A Co. 5 11-07 774 TIN DREDGERS. PATHE FRERES, PARIS. Hr. LKWIS A. SMART, M.I.K.S.. CONSULTING ENGINEER TO
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  • Obituary
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    233 4 Obituary. Xr. Tilloo Thean Scow. We are sorry to announce the death, at the age of r 8 years, of Mr. Khoo Thean Seow, <»f the well-known firm of Soon Cheauv. which took place at his residetce io P™ «grave Street on Sunday at 1.30 p.m. Deceased, who was a
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    F. M. S. Tin.
    36 5 Fusing Luma Tilt Minos* LM. The output from the Pusing Lama Tin Mines for the mouth of October was Picu g 1,000 98 of tin ore, of au approximate value of $47,000.
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    The Tin Slump.
    262 5 The collapse of the Chinese, bull, account has brought about a heavy decline in tin, says the homnonyer of Oct 12th. This account ba« always been regarded as a menace to t.be market, and the way in which prices withered up under the sales effected eutirely justified
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    An Advertising Scheme.
    333 5 How the Federated Malay States Could be Popularised. Thk F.M.S. Government has, s f ir, done little 1o encourage the inti ix of foreigu capital, aud no real attemp f his been male to advertise the Federated Malav States. Thus remarks t lie Malay Matl in support
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    Tongkah Tin Dredging Company.
    2551 5 Friiice Damrong Starts the New Dredger. A very interesting ceremony took place \.l f r ,T I > e ,Pr ‘‘y «fternoon. when HD H ugliness Prince Damroug started the r ot tlie new dredgers built to the "i.l«r ot ilm tongkah Tin Dredging Com- psny
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    The Federal Capital.
    1358 5 [I WEEK BY WEEK. <3 (From 0»r Otrn Corrc-p'-ndent e Kuala, Lumpur. 3rd Noveinlrer. Revival of the Tin Market. J Thk tone of themaiker his <1 cidedlv iir-p-oved during the week and miners and 1 -ha reholders feel getieral'v much more pleased with themselves. A moling of
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    Passengers.
    18 5 Dki*art*si>. Pm *>. Unfi, for Singapore; Messrs. -/Iieiii Clieug E >k, J. i[ Pearson and F. K. (lock.
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    FIXTURES.
    98 5 To-lu y 33th Day of ‘1 Ii Moon. Guv Fawkes’ Diy. Siamese Ro.al Yacht’s Band, Esplanade Football p c C r* C R C.. Esplanade. League Foo ball Aui ml Meotii g. J> pm. R,.val Cinematograph. King S'net Theatre, 9 pm. M Hsu i s Cinematograph, co-ner of Penang
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      51 5 A Follower of Influenza. Many persons find themselves affected with a persistent cough after an attack of influenza. As this cough can be promptly cured by the use of Chai .berlain’s Cough U°raedy it should not t»e allowed to tiiu on until it l*ecomes troublesome. The George Town Diapeosaiy, Wholesale
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      64 5 A Good Liniment. When you need a good reliable liuimeut try Chamherlaiu’s Pa n Balm It has no superior for spraios and swellings. A piece of flannel slightly dampened with Paia T»a!m is superior to a plaster for lame back or pains in the side or chest. .It also relieves
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      203 5 Diarrhoea licuiedy. 1 iipth id prob.iUv no medicine made that is relied upon with moie implicit coi ti 'ence tbi-i Chamberlain's Oolm, Cholera and Diarrhoea lamely. During Ilm third ofr a i ut ui v in which it lias 1 cm in u«e t people have learned that it is
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    “Teepavali."
    271 6 To day is t'ie Indian festival of Te> pavali,” tin origiu of which gv. n by the Malay Mail as follows: Iu Dradauga there was a terrible giant named Naragasurra who did a good deal of mischief, killing people and obstructing the sages. All these persons weut to the
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    Hatching Eggs by the Bioscope.
    452 6 Hitherto, the value of the bioscope has beeu so little realised that it is a pleasure to draw attention to an exhibit by Mr. Oliver Pike, now being showu at the Palace Theatre,” writes Dr. C. W. Saleeby, iu the Vail Mall Gazette. “On oue
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    Wrong Man Buried.
    530 6 Woman Who Mourned Her Huabaml Finds Him Alive. An old man, named John Taylor, quietly walked iuto his home in Norman-buildings, Mitchell-street, St. Luke’s, Loudon, on the 4th lust. —in spite of the fact that his surviving widow and youugest daughter attended what everybody believed to be
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    EXCHANGE.
    119 6 Pcmano, sth November. (Bij courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Sank ..-2/3J 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4 3 Credit ...2/4$ 3 Documentary ...2/4/* Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs T7o 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Bombay, Demand Bank 172; Mouimein. Demand Bank 171$ 3 olays’ sight Private 1751 Macras Demand
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    PRODUCE.
    184 6 Gold leaf $65.50 B. Pepper W.Coast 31U..5 oz.) 16f. no stock White Pepper 19 25 buyers Trang Pepper out of season Cloves (picked) out of seasm Mace 76.— sellers Mace Pickings b 8 Nutmegs lids 21. —buyers r No. 1 5.45 soles Sugar < 2 no slock Basket 3
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    MARKET PRICES.
    132 6 PiNiNo. 5th November, 1907« Beef— ct Soup per cult) 12 Uoast Steaks Stew or Curry Meat 10 llump Steak Ox Tail eac, Tougue Feet J® Heart Liver Pork j Pork per catty 32 Pig's Head 20 Feet 20 Tongue 3 2 Fowl (full grown) each 06 Smaller Fowl...
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    SHARES.
    1041 6 a 8 i a. I -.a o-2 Number of, p g .2 2 I Capital. Shares rg Last Dividend. Name. Ĕ. ’o issued. g| ‘5 pq cO j_ i j r <y Mining. I 1 I 1903 5 £OO,OOO 30,000 10 10 25 for year ending 31/3/07 Belat Tin
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      16 6 Andrew Usher Co,’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co.. AGENTS FOR PENANQ F. M. S.
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      149 6 C *<•*■ <x u o'- ct> a- C5 o» x ao oi MACKAY’S LIQUOR WHISKY. KARTELL’S BRANDY. Geislers’ Champagne, THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASKS. Sanditands, Buttery <£ Cn BORDETS' PEERLESS BRIM EVAPORATED CREAM. Absolute Purity Guaran teed, AGENTS: j SANDILANDS, BUTTERY A Co.. PENA NO. *0
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    The Southern Unrest.
    334 7 A (it*itotal Rising: Planned. We have reason to believe, says tlie Hongkong Te'cgra^h, that, recently, telegraphic despa'ches were received by the Viceroy at Canton from I.ieuleuant-GeueralLi, who tep >rti d that Taotai Kwok employed private detectives for the investigation of the doings if the malcontents in Soufheru
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    The Latest New Woman.
    641 7 It is generally allowed in the Wes», that what is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.” In China, however, the East is East,” aud we uee*i not. be surprised, iheiefore, that iheie is a distinctly d« tiuite revolt on the part of the
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      1044 7 WELL-KNOWN EXTRA NAVY CANVAS, No 0. SANIHI.ANI1S. BlITTfcUY Co. BAXTER S Co’s BEST NAVY CANVAS. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. DAVID CORSAR SON’S John Bazley White Bros.’ PORTLAND CEMENT, “LION BRAND.” Sandilands, Buttery Co., AGENTS. PENANG A F. M. 8 RIGAUD’S M'*' 5 OF JAPAN TOILET WATER Pi gaud’s Kananga Watar Has
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      1206 8 Kim Keng Leong Co., 127, BEACH STREET. IMPORTERS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION or IRONMONGERY, Winch is on salo at spociallj advantageous terms. ALSO A G ENTS FOR Cock Brand Kerosene Oil 29c W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen A Co., Pha U.S. A. UPTON'S TEAS WERK AWARDED THE GOLD
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