Straits Echo, 5 February 1908

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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. 6- $24 Per Annum, PENANG, WEDNESDAY, sth FEBRUARY, 1908. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 28.
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      1104 1 GUINNESS'S STOUT. TIANG LEE Co. a C Oz S. s v r smim x mw/ <s>. SS <s c fcs! SOLE AO ENTS. BASS’S ALE. BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. £1,200.000 .£1,475.000 ,£1,200,000 Paid up Capital Reserve Fund Reserve
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      37 1 1 HE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. r 4 vT N"V. .'£>/ 2 =s n 3CM ?< 3 > -a 7i fc z 1 U CD 5 5£ >' S' x 3 >r, §jomjS TIAWQ LEE A Co., Soft Agpmtu^
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    Plague Prevention.
    1188 2 Suggestions by the Governor of Hongkong. At the Hongkong Sauitary Board meetiug held on the 21st ult., a minute by His Excellency the Governor ou plague prevention was laid on the table. It was as follows After a careful study of these papers I am inclined to agree
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      35 2 Something Good. Chamberluiu’s Rmudy j 8 good wlinn y<>u firsi tuk>* cold good when v«ur cold in ►calcd and >. m lung*. aie good wdieu you c.nut.L h!c--p t'«*r coughing. The George Town Dispeuaury, Wholesale Ageuia.
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      577 2 >t IS IS > 3r >u d. re jf jd iv d >» 1 it n e flow a South African Merchant Warded off an Attack of Pneumonia. There is always cause for alarm when a severe cold is accompanied by pain in the chest. Mr. K. L. Le Orange,
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      1350 2 r PIANOS. The FINEST selection ever seen in Penang. Our Catalogue free. Ask for it». Cash, or OUR EASY PAYMENT SYSTEM. $100 down secures a FIRST CLASS piano. s TERMS I HIRE: Pianos by day, week, or month. Terms Reasonable. I TUNINGS: i THE ROBINSON NANO C° L TD I
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    VESSELS EXPECTED
    40 3 Vessels F roin Agents 1 Due Manila Colombo A.G.&Co. Gt b Feb Nippon Singapore S K ACo. 5tb Suuda Singapoie A.G &Co. 7th Ben tnobr Loudon S.B.&Co. I2tb Pat ban (Glasgow js.B&Co. I3tb P. Ludwig jColombo B.M.ACo. 9tb
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    SAILINGS.
    36 3 1 Yessei* For Ajeut.* hem e> Manila Singapore V.G &Co. Feb. Nippon Colombo S K &Ci>. SunHa Colombo V (i 1 ’o Beuinobr Siiujapoie S.B&C'o, Pat ban Singapore 3 B.&Uo. P. Ludwig Singapore B.M &Co.
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      ARRIVALS
      115 3 Zieten, Ger. 5.9., 4 989, Proset, 4th Feb., Yokohama, 18th Jan Gen.—B. M. Co. Glenogle, Br. s.s., 2,399, Larkins, 4th Feb., Rangoon, Ist Feb., Gen. Chin Ho Co. Patriu, Ger. s s., 289, Krebel, 4th Feb., Asahau, 3rd Feb., Tobacco—B. M. Co. Vandalia, Ger. s.s 2,467, Vabsel„ sth Feb,
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      DEPARTURES.
      28 3 sth February. Cornelia, for Teluk Anson. Tung Chat/ Un, for Pangkor. Malaya, for Deli. Flying Fish, for Port Weld and Taiping. Goehen, for Singapore. China and Japan.
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      MAILS CLOSE.
      183 3 For Traug—Per Deli, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Deli aud Langsa—Per Van der Lijn, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Singapore aud China —Per Glenogle, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Langsa, T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh and Sabang—Per Pegu, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Port Swettenham aud Singapore— Per Th aigica, to-morrow, 4 p.m. Port Swettenham and Malacca—Per
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    266 3 Per P. aud O. s.s. China, connecting with the steamer De'hi at Colombo, due at Penang on 13th February To Penang (from Loudon, Jan. 17) Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Boyd and children, Mr. W. Proud lock, inn.; (from Marseilles, Jan. 24) Mr. E. G. Wilson.
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      865 3 P. 0. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward. Feb. 13 Delhi connecting with China 27 Marmora do Moldavia Homeward THROUGH STE4MER. Mar. 28 s.s. Marmora (calling at Bombay). FARES BY MAIL STEAMERS. ltt Olas* 8ud Class To London by Sea £66 £44 To Marseilles or Gibvjdlar
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      333 3 (S HIPPING.) HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINE. PASSENGER SERVICE. By the new steamers, “Rhenania,” Habsburo,” “Hohbnstauken.” These steamers offer to the public the highest comfort yet attained in Ocean Travelling. They have very large cabins, provided with only lower berths. The Cabins are amidships and fitted with fans. Laundry on board. Doctor and
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      92 3 Cheap Week End Excursions to Selangor. ICIEST CLASS RETURN TICKETS will be cmu ted per 88. Kistoa,” timed to leave Penang for Port Swettenham every Saturday afternoon available only for return per s s. Perak,” or Pin Seng.” due to leave Port Swettenham on the next afternoon and expected to
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    The Straits Echo.
    95 4 Justice satisfies everybody and justice alone.— Emerson Published dally (except Sundays.) XT THl CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY LOCAL $24 per annum OUTSTATIONS Postage ExtraMAIL EDITION (Poet Free) $15 CABLE ADDRESS Echo —Penang.” Telephone No. 343 .v.A, AU business communications should be
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    MALAY JURISPRUDENCE.
    1544 4 In his introductory sketch of Malay Law r the sixth of the valuable series of Papers on Malay subjects issued by the F. M. S. Government, Mr. R. J. Wilkinson proves not only that he is a master of his subject but that be lias the gift of
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    The Police Courts.
    273 4 (Before Mr. Wo feretan Owing to ihe Chinese New Year holidays to-day’s list of the Police Court cases was a heavy one. There were about eighty cases on the list, of which three-fourths were gambling cases. Almost all those concerned in the gambling cases pleaded eruilty to
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    Penang Cricket Club.
    66 4 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The following ties have been fixed for to-morrow Championship. F. Dux bury vs F. Dennys. Single Handicap, Class A. A. F. G. Anderson vs. W. S. Dunn J. G. Anthony rs. O. Griffith-Joues. Sintjle Handicap, Class B. J. Jennings vs. Hon. A. R. Adam?.
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    Municipal Commission.
    406 4 Following are the Agenda for tomorrow’s meeting of the Municipal Commission 1. Miuufes of last meeting to be read and confirmed. 2. Any special business the President may britm forward. 8. Questions. 4. Tenders for supplying and laying ha d wood paving etc., Sungei Pinang Bridge. 5. Teuders
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    The Alsagoff Murder.
    955 4 Linking up the Chain of Evidence. A Rickisha Coolie’s Testimony. The Alsagoff Murder Case, before the Third Magistrate at Singapore for preliminary enquiry, is attracting much attention. The latest evidence tendered for the prosecu--1 ion is that of a rickisha coolie who is alleged to have drawn
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      377 4 MATSUO’S JAPANESE CINEMATOGRAPH. NEW PICTURES! GRAND CHANGE PROGRAMME TO-NIGHTH! Location:— Corner of Campbell Street and Penang: Road. We are giving two performances during the first week of the CHINESE NEDIT YEAE. Commencing Saturday Ist February 1908. 7 First show from < to S-30 pm. Second show from to 11-30 p.m.
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Portugal.
      270 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Attitude of the Progressists. Loudon, 4th Feb.—Vice-Admiral Ferreira J/ Amaral lias formed a Cabinet. The Progressist leaders have passed a resolution deploring the assassinations and loyally supporting the Government provided the political prisoners are released and measures taken to have the Dictatorship repealed. The funeral
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      In Parliament.
      93 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Ex-Viceroy’s Sensational Speech. Loudon, 4th Feb.—Whilst Parliament was debating questions regarding Ireland the Eirl of Dudley, Ex-Viceroy of Ireland, created a sensation in the House of Lords bv denouncing coercion as meaning war and advocatiug conciliation. He said that disloyalty in Irelaud was of the
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      Finland.
      19 5 (Supplied by Renter.) Concentration of Russian Troops. Loihlod, sth Feb. —The concentration ot Russian iroops in Finland continues.
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      Cricket.
      15 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Englaml Beats Victoria. London, sth Feb.—England beat Victoria by 33) runs.
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    Stored for Future Generations.
    296 5 Gramophone Records of Operatic Singers. The vaults of the Baris Opera were the scene of a weird and original ceremony on Christinas Eve. They are to serve as a storehouse of gramophone records which will be of the deepest interest to future generations. It is proposed
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    The F.M.S. Rubber Companies.
    1023 5 The marked success of the many companies interested in the cultivation of rubber in the Federated Malay States is the subject for au interesting and favourable review of the industry by the Investor's Guardian. “The remarkab'e success which characterized the reports of the rubber producing companies
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    “ DOREEN,” OR THE CONFESSIONS OF AN ADVENTURESS,
    1545 5  - DOREEN,” OR THE CONFESSIONS OF AN ADVENTURESS, OUR SERIAL STORY. BY VIOLA GRAEME, AUTHOR OF The Child of Sorrotc” The Treachery of Lorraine.” The Hand of God,” L >re’« Loyaltv,” "i Royal Rebel." “Her Soldier Sweetheart," “The Beauty of the Sei-on The Tea-shop Girl,” A Scotch Marriage T/<e Midinerg Model,”
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    Passengers.
    114 5 Arrived. Per s.s. Perak, from Poit Swetteuliam Messrs. S. M. Gregory, G. G. Curry, J Craig, Graham. From Singapore Mis Howell, Messrs. Grois, Elton Bell, J. H. id. Schuurman, Rev. Brother James, Mr. W. D. Fisher, Hon F. J. and Mrs- Pigott, Mr. T. C. Fleming, Mr. Daley. Per
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    FIXTURES.
    75 5 To-dat 4th Day ot Ist Moon. P. C. C. 'J enn s Touruameut. Town Baud, Esplanade, b to 7 p.ui. Matsuo’s Cinematograph, coiner of Penang Road an t Campbell Stie;t, St p.m. Grand Change u/ Programme. To-morrow. stb Day of Ist Moon. Anniversary of Settlement of Singapore. Municipal Commission,
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    THE MOON.
    18 5 First Quarter Feb. ‘dth O Full Moon 17'h Last Quarter 25;h O New Moon Mar. 3rd
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    MAILS DUE.
    21 5 German (Goehen) s*h F b. English (D Ihi) ...13th China Peninsular l ...15th China (Prinz Heir, rich 18i h
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    33 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Outwards. HomkwarM. Ddhi lit Feb. I Peninsular 15 Feb. Marmora <7 Devanha 29 Extra Service. Outwards Homewards. Manila 0 Feb. I Sunda 8 Feb. Palma 11 Palawan 22
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      217 5 MUNICIPAL NOTICE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. “CHAl* GOH MEH.” OWNERS of horses are cautioned »g*iu»t permitting their animals to be worked if iu au until state. (By Order.) ELTON BELL. L. A. Coutier BIGGS, M»n C'pul Secretary to the Veterinary Municipal Commissioner». Surgeon. Municipal Office, Georee Town, Penang, .Mb
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    Edison's Storage Battery.
    293 6 Thomas A. Edison announces that he has perfected the electric storage battery upon which he has been working for years, says the Cablenevos-American of the 23rd ult. If Mr. Edison's enthusiastic predictions are realised, horses will be banished from the streets of New York in three years.
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    The Woman Who Promises.
    353 6 The Woma n Who Promises. In every social cucle, every association of women, there are those «ho delight the novice by their obliging readiness to help, but they are shuuued by the experienced. Let me do t hat for you.” I will attend to it,” leave it to me,” thev
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    Just Why the Soup Got Cold.
    379 6 Why Secretary of War Taft was Thirty Minutes Late to Dinner, St. Petersburg, December 6. The tardiness <>t 'left in arriving at the dinner given in his honour on Wednesday evening bv Foreign Minister Iswolsky, which ai the lime occasioned couiment, has been giv**u
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    Suppression of Rabies.
    759 6 Ooverniiieut Dog-shooting Order Criticised. At last Friday’s meeiing of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners, considerable discussiou took place regarding the suppression of rabies. It was reported that, during the month of January. 957 dogs had been destroyed. Of thf se, 605 were unlicensed 271 were licensed but unmuzzled
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    EXCHANGE.
    120 6 PXNANa, sth February. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/3 i 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4^ t> 8 Credit ...2/41 3 Documentary ...2/4-,^ Cilcutta, Demand Bank Its 173$ 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Bombay, Djmand Bank 173 f Mouiinein, Demand Bank 173$ 3 days’ sight Private
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    PRODUCE.
    174 6 iold leaf $05.40 B. Pepper(W.C«*ast 31b5.5 oz.) no stock White Pepper 18.50 fell erg Trang Pepper in small supply Cloves (picked) 29. —sales Mace 05. nominal Mace Pickings 55. —sales Nutmegs 110 s 23$ —sellers No. 1 5.30 sales 3ugar < 2 no stock (.Basket 3.50 buyers Tapioca Flour
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    MARKET PRICES.
    189 6 Pbnang, sth Fbbruart, 1908. Bbek— ctt. Soup per catty 12 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 18 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 25 Tongue 50 Feet 15 Heart 28 Liver per catty. 28 Pork Pork per catty 80 i Pig’s Head 2 Feet 26 Tongue
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    SHARES.
    1019 6 ©*4 Numbercfi *5 1 j 2 2 Capital. Shares > Last Dividend. Name. gj. Jj ‘3 i issued. a* 5 I I <* 7 cr I Mining 1P0:> 300,000 30.000 10 10 25 for year ending 3i 3/07! Selat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. 1 «8 7^ 1907;.. 300.000 22.500
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      35 6 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Absolutely Harmless. hvery luoiber »houl<i know umt Chain* l)«i liiu h OoUk>li Rein*' y pt-rfecly s.«fe lor cbiluieu to take an it coutauis uotbiug haunt ul. Ibe (leorye lowu L)iapeusary, Wholesale Aleuts.
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      42 6 Every Bottle Guaranteed. This is doue wi h Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, au<] if you are uot satisfied after usiug two-thirds of the bottle according to directions return what is left and your money will be refunded. The Qeorge Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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      99 6 MACKAY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY. KARTELL'S BRANDY. Cieslers’ Champagne. Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., AGENTS FOR PENANG F. M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Sandi/ands, Buttery Cn BORDEN’S PEERLESS BRAND EVAPORATED HIM. Absolute Purity Guaranteed, AGENTS: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY 4 Co.. PE NASO.
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    Fully Qualified.
    132 7 Able Editor: “Want a position, eh f Do you understand all about Tariff Reform Applicant: "Urn—to tell the truth, I don’t know anything about the tariff.” Are you familiar with international law No I can’t say that I am.” Have you followed up the varipus African and Polar
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    Chinamen in the East-end of London.
    644 7 Little-known Colony in the Docks District. The Chiuese colony at Limehouse, though it provides picturesque materials for the magazines, which illustrate the “opium dens” there from time to time (largely from the imagination), does not often get into the police news. They’re a quiet
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      1474 7 BAXTER Co.’s NOTICE. BEST NAVY CANVAS. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. DAVID CORSAR SON’S WELL-KNOWN EXTRA NAVY CANVAS, No 0. SANDII ANDS. BIITTI-RV Co John Bazley White Bros.’ PORTLAND CEMENT, “LION BRAND.” Sandilands, Buttery Co,, AGEN1S PENANG F. M. 8. BURRELL Co/s BOILED RAW LINSEED OILS, PAINTS TURPENTINE TO BE HAD RETAIL
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      65 7 Pneumonia. Old people uud th< se who have weak lungs cannot he too careful in guarding against this disease. Pneumonia always results from a cold or an attack of influenza, and can be prevented hy the timely use of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. We have as yet to hear of an
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      806 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha, U.S.A. THEAN GHEE Go. Charges Moderate, Ccnsultation Free. RBSIMNO AT /Vo. 21a Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 mths UPTON'S TEAS WERE AWARDED THE GOLD MEDAL AT THE PARIS EXHIBITION. AGENTS, PENANG: PATERSON, SIMONS
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