Straits Echo, 12 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, 12th FEBRUARY, 1908. Slagle Copy, 10 ceats. No. 34.
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      1116 1 GUINNESS’S STOUT. H <S> m 5 X o 3D CP <2 Vy an o N0C8& '3TV s.ssva o N K S Ohari«r«d Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. je1.20o.000 j£ 1,475,000 je 1,200.000 Paid up Capital Reaervo Fund Roaerve Liability of Proprietor* Iioad Office: HATTON COURT.
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      20 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST tyOddlN iT V O) > 3 CD 9> ro/tro TIAWO LEE A C#„ S#/# >*«»*<«.
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    Japanese Superstitions.
    276 2 Dodging Hip Small-Pox. < The Kobe supplement of t lie Osaka Shimpo, says the Kobe Herald, publishes au interesting account of a curious local superstition regarding small-pox. It appears that at Ichiuotani, the site of an ancient battlefield in Western Suma, there is a tomb of an old
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    Fight at a Ball.
    316 2 Wedding Festivities End Abruptly. An amazing story of a wedding that ended badly comes from Falmouth. The bridegroom led Ins smiling bride to the altar in the parish church, in the presence of a congregation that included well-known people in Falmouth. The festivities closed with a
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    Mothers and the State.
    596 2 The controversy between Dr. Saleeby and Mr. George Bernard Shaw on the subject of marriage has been carried a step further. Mr. Shaw writes Dr. Saleeby is quite wildly misled by materualist sentiment when he assumes iu the matter of State protection of children that the
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      43 2 Every Bottle Guaranteed. 'lliis is done wiih Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and if you ate not sat is- tied alter using two-thirds of the bottle according to directions, return what is left and your money will lie lefuuded. The George Town l>is|)uusaiy, Wholesale Agents.
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      276 2 MUNICIPAL NOTICE jfTIHE adjourned Meeting of the Muni* X- cipal Commissioners will be held at the Municipal Office at 3-30 p.m. on Thursday, the 13th iustant. L. A. Coutier BIGGS, Secretary. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. "CHAP OOH MKH." OWNERS of horses are cautioned agaiust permitting their animals
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      1288 2 r PIANOS. The FINEST selection ever seen in Penang. S Out* Catalogue free. Aik fop it. S TERMS: Cash, or OUR EASY PAYMENT SYSTEM. I $lOO down secures a FIRST CLASS piano. i HIRE: Pianos by day, week, or month. Terms Reasonable. TUNINGS: For a small yearly subscription, jour piano
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    36 3 Vessels Front Atjtitl* Due Delhi Colombo A O &Co. 13th Feb Pathau (Glasgow S.B&Co. 13th P. Ludwig Colombo BMACo. 9th Palawan Singapore VG.&Co. 22 ud Bendoran London •vR&Co. 24 th Bencleuch Singapore 3.13.&CO, *28th
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    SAILINGS.
    39 3 Ycsteh For A oent* hear ft Del 1j i Singapore A G A Co. Feb. 1 ’a than Singapore S.B AL'o. V. L.idwig Singapor? B.M A Co. FaUwau Colombo A G &Co. Beudorau China S.B.ACo. Beutleuch Loudon S.B.ACo.
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS
      74 3 Ihonuwa, Br. s.s., 3,428, Herrington, 12th Feb., Singapore, 10th Feb., Gen.— H. L. Co. Fitzpatrick, Br. a a., 730, Williams, 12th Feb., Rangoon, Bth Feb., Gen.— Iveug Bee Co. Canton, Br. a.a., 105, Gillies, 12th Feb., Teluk Anson, 11th Feb., Gen.—Kong Soon. Jin Ho, Bi s.s., 110, Glenda y,
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      DEPARTURES.
      47 3 12th February. Padany, for Batu Bahia. Deli, for Traug and Pang Nga. Cornelia, for Teluk Ansou. Tong Chay Un, for Pangkor. Hok Canton, for Langsa, T. Seniawe, Segli, Olehleh and Sabang. Flying Fish, for Tort Weld and Taiping, Un Peng, for Pulau Langkawi, Perlia aud Setul.
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      MAILS CLOSE.
      203 3 For Singapore, China aud Japan—Per Delhi, to-morrow, 9 a.m. Deli—Per Perak, to-morrow, 1 p.m, Tongkah—Per Sappho, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Asahau—Per Jin I[o, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Tongkah—Per Avagyee, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Port S wet ten ham it Malacca—Per Vidar, 14th instant, neon. Port Swetteuham aud Singapore—Per Omapere, 14th instant,
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    353 3 Per P. and O. s.s. China, connecting with the steamer Delhi at Colombo, due at Penang on 13 h February To Penang (from London, Jan. 17) Mr. aud Mrs. T. H. Boyd and children, Mr. VV. Proud lock, juu.. Miss B. Yule (from AJarseil'es, Jau. 24)
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    38 3 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Outwards. Homrwards. Ddhi 13 Feb. I Peninsular I t Feb. Marmora 27 „I D* vault a 29 Lxtra Service. OUTWARDS. HoMBWAADS Borneo 20 Feb. I Palawan 22 Feb. 3 Mar. Xubia 21 Mar
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      756 3 P. 0. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward. Feb. Hi Delhi connect! ug with 27 Marmora do M »r. 12 Malta do 26 Detanha do Apr. Oceana do Homeward China Moldavia H iinalaya Mongolia India THROUGH STLAMER. Mar. 28 Marmora at Bombay). FARES BY MAIL STEAMERS.
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      350 3 (SEE IP PINO.) HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINE PASSENGER SERVICE. By the new steamers, Rhenania,” Habsbcro,” Hoh■nBtatjfen.” 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
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    The Straits Echo.
    96 4 Justice satisfies everybody and justice alone Emerfn. Published dally (except Sundays.) AT THR CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL |24 per annum OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Poet Free) f 15 CABLE ADDRESS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343 H.B. All basinet communication!, should
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    THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE.
    762 4 This public meeting at the Chinese Town Hall yesterday afternoon, as will be seen from our report in another I a column, registered its emphatic protest I against the passing of the proposed new i g law regarding the Registration ot Deaths. There were some sixty people
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    Matsuo's Cinematograph.
    65 4 There will be another grand change of programme at Matsuo’s popular show this evening and, of course, there will be another crowded house. A particularly attractive programme, consisting of no less than sixteen items several of which are new to Penang, has been arranged for this evening and
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    Municipal Commission.
    69 4 Following are the Agenda for tomorrow’s meeting of the Municipal Commission 1. Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed. 2. Any special business the President mav bring forward. 3. Questions. 4. Dustbins iu Conservancy Divisions, A. and B. 5. Plans for extensions of Tramways. 6. Removal
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    New Minister for Penang.
    145 4 A correspondent writer to us The London Presbytery is to ordain the Rev. Ernest Lawson, m.a., on February 11th for the Peuaug Presbyterian Church. He is to sail on the 14th instant to take over the charge which our highlyrespected fellow-citizen, the Rev. R. Y. Whitton,
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    383 4 Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $65-60, buyers no sellers at Singapore (refined) at 865-50, buyers no sellers, and j in London at J0129 5s. cash and J6129 10s. three months’ sight. Opium is quoted to-day at $783 and Rangoon rice at $164 per
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    The Police Courts.
    702 4 (Before Mr. Wolferstan.) A Hindu bullock-cart driver was to-day given the option of a tine of five dollars or seven days’ imprisonment for working a bullock in an unfit state. It will be remembered that fifteen Chinamen were arraigned on the 4th inst. on the charge of
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    Penang Cricket Club.
    135 4 Lawn Tennis Tournament. i Following were the results of the ties played yesterday Double Handicap. H. C. Sells and W. H. Threlfall beat A. F. G. Anderson and W. J. Hodge 6—0; 6-4. Single Handicap, Class A. A. G. Anthony w. o. from Dr. Nicholas. O. Griffith-Jones
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    KINTA GYMKHANA CLUB.
    859 4 FIRST DAY, IITH FEB 5 (Echo Special). Batu Gajah, 11th Feb.—The Kinta Gymkhana Club’s annual meeting opened here to-day. It was fine when racin commenced but came on to rain just after the third race and did not cease until the sixth race was reached. Following were
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      301 4 GRAND OPENING NIGHT, Friday 14th February IUOB, AM) EVERY NIUIIT, JAPANESE ACROBATIC SHOW. From London and on the way back to Japan FOR A SHORT SEASON AT THE KUALA KANGSAR ROAD THEATRE HALL, Wonderful and Sensational JAPANESE FEATS. Performance from 8 to 11 p.m, Admission. First Class, #l.OO. Second Class,
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Asiatics in South Africa.
      405 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Isadora Willing to Register. Loudon, llth Feb.—Reuter’s Johannesburg correspondent states that Asiatic registration has boeu resumed. Gandhi aud auother leader, desirous to set an example, started earlv for tho registration office but were waylaid by eight irreconci tables, Puujaubis and Pathans, and severely
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      British Columbia.
      88 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Asiatic Restriction. London, 12th February.—The Governor of British Columbia has given his assent to the Asiatic Restriction Bill. [On 24th Jan. Reuter told us that it was reported from Ottawa that Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the Premier, speaking in the House of Commons, denied that
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      The Powers and Morocco.
      222 5 (Sujtplied by Reuter.) Germany's Attitude Correct aud Courteous. Loudon, 12th Feb.— Replying toau interpellation by M. Jaures. M. Stephen Pichon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that the German Embassy had communicated with hiui. It appears that the Moorish Sultans had beeu complaining of France’s attitude. M.
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      The Test Matches.
      22 5 (Su)>plied by Reuter.) Another Australian Win. liUuOou, 12th Fob. —Australia has won the Fourth Test Match by 808 ruus.
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      Russia and Austria-Hungary.
      146 5 Russia and AustriaHungary. (Supplied by Reuter.) Recall of Ambassador Denied. London, 12'h Feb.—lt is officially contradicted at St. Petersburg that the Ambassador at Vienna has been summoned to St. Petersburg. [On the 9th instant Reuter told us that the Tsar having ordered the Ambassador at Vienna to return to St.
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      Protection of Children.
      58 5 (Supplied by Reuter New Rill in Parliament. London. 12ib Feb.—Government has introduced a Bill for the Protection of Children It prohibits Hinoking under theage of sixteeu and authorises policemen to arrest an offender. It also abolishes imprisonment for children. It will amend the reformatory and industrial school
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      The American Navy.
      47 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Naval Committee’s Recommendation. Loudon, 12th Feb.—lt is reported from Washington that the Naval Committee in the House of Representatives recommend the appropriation for two battleships instead of the four desired by President Roosevelt. The total Naval appropriation is $101,000,003 (gold).
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    Football.
    516 5 Penang Wanderers vs. Mahotnedan Football Team. A fair number of spectators wended their way to Paugkor Road yesterday afternoon to see the above teams meet in a game of “soccer” on the C. R. C. ground. When the game started it was anticipated that the Mahomedans would win as
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    REGISTRATION OF DEATHS.
    2923 5 ASIATIC COMMUNITY’S PROTEST. Public Meeting at the Chinese Town Hall. About sixty people attended the Public Meeting held at the Chinese Town Hall yesterday afternoon to consider the advisability of protesting against the passing of the proposed new law regarding the Registration of Deaths. Messrs. Lim Hua
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    F. M. S. Tin.
    25 5 The output of tin-ore from the Seteiidah Hydraulic Tin Mine for th* 1 month of January was Piculs 837, tiO catties.
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    Passengers.
    59 5 Arrivbu. Per 6 S. Tlioiujua, from Singapore Messrs. S. M. Aided, F. Alouin. H. Baker, H. Campbe'l. J C. Holroberg, K. Holloway, Keene, Khoo Hun Yeang, Purvin, Spry, C. de Souza and S. Swee Joo. Depa rted. Per s.a. Taroba. for Singapore Mr. and Ml*. Peter Lawrie and lufant,
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    FIXTURES.
    68 5 To-dat. 11th Day of Ist Moou. P. C, C. Tennis Tournameut. Town Band, Esplauude, fi to 7 p.tn. Matsuos Cinematograph, corner of Penang Road and Campbell Street, 7 p „i. and 9 p.m. Grand Change of Programme. To-morrow. 12th Day of Ist Moon. Municipal Commission, 3-30 p.m. P. C.
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      687 5 WANTED. rnwo COMPETENT COMPOSITORS, Apply to THE MANAGER. Straits Echo Office. ENGINES BOILERS FOR SALE. QEVERAL SECOND-HAND ENGINES O BOILERS, from 4 to 10 H.P., will Kell at very low figures to clear the stock. Apply, •‘ENGINES,” 12-- Ob 67 c o Straits Echo. FOR SCALE. 8H. P. Twin Cylinder
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    How to Be a Barrister.
    1854 6 A NEW GUIDE TO THE BAR. The Inns of Court. To the lay world there is a good deal of mystery about barristers aud being called to the Bar, which the wearers of the wig and gown never seem anxious to dispel. However, a bold
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    EXCHANGE.
    127 6 PiiUM, 12th Fbbuuaby. (By courtesy of the Qkarimmi Rank.) London Demand Bank .2/35 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4 T^ t 8 w Credit 2/ 4 3 Documentary ...2/4-,^ Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 1784 8 days’ sight Private 1754 Bombay. Demand Bank 178| Moulmein, Demand Bank 1784 8 days’ sight
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    PRODUCE.
    174 6 Jold leaf »65.40 B.Pepper( W.Coast 31b5.5 oz.) no stock White Pepper 18.25 sellers Trang Pepper small supply Cloves (picked) 27.50 buyers Mace 75. —sellers Yface Pickings 55. —buyers Nutmegs 110 s 23£ —stllcrs SNo. 1 5.30 sales 2 no stock Basket 3.50 sales Tapioca Flour 1-80 nominal Copra 7.—
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    MARKET PRICES.
    183 6 Pbna.no, 12th Fbbbcabt, 1908. Bbkk— ctt. Soup per catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 18 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail eacli 25 Tongue 50 Feet H l*i Heart 25 Liver per catty 28 Pork Pork per catty 40 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 24 Tongue
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    SHARES.
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      37 6 Something Good. Chamhei lam's Cough Remedy is good wliou you tirht take cold good wheu your cold is healed aud your luuga me sole; good wheu you oauuot sloop for coughing. The George Towu Dispensary, Wholesale Ageuts.
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      125 6 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Absolutely Harmless. Every mother should know that Chaml>e! lain’s Cough Remedy is perfectly safe for children to take, as it contains nothing harmful- The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Ageuts. Cheap Week End Excursions to Selangor. 1711 RST CLASS RETURN TICKETS will l>e granted per s.s. Kistna,” timed
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      96 6 MACKAY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY. S festers’ Champagne. Undrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., AGENTS FOB PENANO <f F. M. S. THE CELEBRATED «S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Faiutilands, Buttery A Co WRQUGHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINGS. Alwoji ADAMSON, GIL.FIL.LAN CO., LTD. JUST LANDED. BORDENS PEERLESS BRAID
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    “Clowns at the Circus.”
    264 7 Young China's <»arb. The tendency of the rising generation of Chinese to wear a polyglot costume neither Chinese nor foreign is repugnant to Mr.'Lau Chu Pak. Speaking at the distribution of prizes at the Honam College, on which occasion he presided, Mr. Lau Chu Pak said,
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    China's Theatres.
    296 7 The Old Way (lie More Attractive. Some time ago some Chinese who had been abroad attempted on their return to introduce amongst their fellow-countrvmen a better type of staging and a more refined type of acting. In fact the prime movers of the departure desired to elevate the
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    An Ancient Egyptian Marriage Contract.
    258 7 Toledo (O.), 21st December. A marriage contract over 1,000 years old, discovered in a tomb near Cairo, Egypt, and now in the collection of the Museum of Art, Toledo, has, it is announced, been deciphered by the Egyptologists at the University of Strassburg, Germany, and
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      132 7 How a South African Merchant Warded off an Attack of Pneumonia. There is always cause for alarm when a severe cold is accompanied by paiu in the chest, Mr. H. L. Le Grange, who is manager of a stp>e at Jansenville, C. C., believes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is better than
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      757 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha, U.S.A. THEM GHEE Co. Charges Moderate, Consultation Tree. EESIIHNO AT A r o. 21a, Penang Road. A lew doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 mtli*. UPTON’S TEAS WERE AWARDED THE GOLD MEDAL AT THE PARIS EXHIBITION. AGENTS, I’ENANG:
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