Straits Echo, 7 April 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, TUESDAY, 7th APRIL, 19US. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 81;
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      1079 1 GUINNESS’S STOUT. H Si > >v A V* A* rrr 53. r '1 o m 33 m fix' o. MO ‘3IV S.SSVH BANKS. j Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. £1 ,200,000 £1,475,000 1.200,000 Paid up Capital Reserve Fund Reserve Liability of Proprietors Hoad Office:
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      24 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. HOddIN 'Wtfi sP V 3c: > 3 CD <8 '75 *0 rOKTO TIANO LEE A Co., So/e Afurt.
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    Tortoises.
    1362 2 A Little Talk. In all probability there are few ineu now living who can claim to be as intimately acquainted as I am with the idiosyncrasies of the Common Tortoise. This is not boasting—it is simply stating a plain fact. I ought to know something about Tortoise*, after having
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      281 2 MUNICIPAL NOTICE r Dext Ordiuary Meeting of the Mum cipal Commissioners will be held at tbe Municipal Office at 3-30 p.m. on Thursday, tbe 9th instant. L. A. Coutier BIGGS, Secretary. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. r pHE Municipal Commissioners of George JL Town, Penang, hereby invite separate tenders for tbe following 1.
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      1493 2 PRESENT AND m *=<i R V *1 KASTXER LOXDO.Y KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. S.S. DE KOCK.” AS the above steamer is diy docking she will omit the sailing of 7th instant to Deli, but will resume her usual run on Saturday, 11th instant. HUTTENBACH, LIEBERT A Co., 4-4-08 178 Agents. JOE
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    31 3 r egteJr From Agenlt Due Oceana [Colombo A.G.ACo. 8tb Apr. Delhi Singapore A.G.ACo. 10th Benavon London S.B ACo. 12th P. Alice Singapore Prinz Eitel B.M.ACo14th Friedrich Colombo B.Al.ACo. 15th
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    SAILINGS.
    30 3 Ye**el* For Agent» Le<ivft Oceaua pArn A AOn. Apr. Delhi Bombay A.O B«nn von Sings* p'ne ■8 RACo. P. Alice Colombo B.MACo. Prinz Eitel Friedrich Singapore 6 fid 1
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      41 3 Pkkak, Br. 8 8., 258, Crichton, 7tb:>Apr., Deli, Gtb Apr., Gen.—E. S. Co* Ltd. Pbgu, Br. ns, 284, Taylor, 7th Apr., Acbeeu, 4th Apr., Gen.—Ban H*Hin. Vidar. Br. as, 191, Gully, 7th Teluk Ausou, 6th Apr., Gen.-*«£. S. Co., Ltd.
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      DEPARTURES.
      40 3 7th April. Sappho, for Tongkab. Jin Ho. for Langkat. Ban Whatt Soon, for Tongkab. Pin Seng, for Port Swettenham A Singapore. Flying Dragon, for Pulau Langkaw* and Seiul. Uye Leoiuf, for Teluk Anson. Perak, for Port Swettenham and Singapore.
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      MAILS CLOSE.
      236 3 Fob Negapataui and Madras—Per Tara, to* morrow, 10 a.m. Batu Babra— Per Sree Banka, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Batu Babra—Per Padang, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Teluk Anson— Per Vidar, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Singapore, Hongkong, SwoAbw'* and Amoy—Per Cheang Chew, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Rangoon— Per Solfend, to-morrow, 3 p.mPangkor—Per Tong Chay
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    324 3 Per P. and O. s.s. India, connecting with the steamer Oceana at Colombo, doe at Penang on Bth April:— To Penang (from London, Mar. 18) Mrs. W. K. Smith and child, Mr. A. H. Or; (from Marseilles, Mar. 20) Mr. and Mrs. C. Pearse, Miss M.
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    38 3 P. O. SAILINGS. Mall Service. Outwards. Honawanos. J Oceana 8 Apr. 1 Delhi' 1 11 Apr. Delta 23 I Malta 25 fextra Service. Outwards Hontwifcoa. 1 Sumatra 14. Apr. 1 Borneo 16 Apr. Candia 22 Nore 15 Map.
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      804 3 P.&O. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward. A pr. 8 Oceana connecting with India 28 Delta do Victoria May 7 Delhi do Britannia 21 Arcadia do Mooltan J uii« 4 Malta do China Hom*ward 1)hi« St«am«r Connecting Due lMte. iS learner. wjth g s> THROUGH STEAMER.
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      203 3 (S HIPPING HAMBURG-AMER1KA LINE. PASSENGER SERVICE. By the new steamers, Rhenania,” Habsburo,” Hoh enstaufen.” These steamers offer to the public the highest coinfort 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.
    95 4 Justice satisfies everybody and justice alsne —Kmerun. Hnbllshed dally (except Sundays.) AT TH* CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penarg. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL $24 per ar.num OUTBTATIONH Hostage Rxtrs. MAIL EDITION (Host Free) $l5 OAKLB ADDRESS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343 if.B.— All business communications should be
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    THE LICENSING BILL.
    469 4 Reuter informs us to-day that the debate on the second reading of the Licensing Bill, fixed for yesterday, has been postponed. This Bill is a most important one and so many weighty protests have been made against it that the Government must, one would think, pay some
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    The Most Popular Man in the Straits and the F. M. S.
    475 4 Mr. Foo Choo Choon Leading Easily. 1 The following list gives t,he state of tbe i poll in the Echo's Most Popular Man Competition up to 3 p in. to-day. Not many votes have arrived since yesterday, Mr.
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    232 4 The following business in tin has been done to-day Penang Penang Tin Exchange, 1 buyers, no sellers j Eastern Smelting C 0.,) buyers, no sellers j Straits Trading Co., S buyers.no sellers Singapore: Straits Trading Co., 50 tons at 72f Tin is quoted in London
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    SUPREME COURT.
    309 4 THE ASMZES. (Before Mr. Justice Fisher.) House-breaking and Causing Hurt. The further hearing of the case preferred against Yap Kim Seng and Y.p Sip Cheng ou the above charges, was resumed yesterday afternoon. In opening the case for the defence Mr. B. E. Rjss, counsel for the defendants,
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    The Police Courts.
    469 4 (Before Mr. Scott.) Li Poh and Gob Loeng were to-day charged with (1) being in possession of a hypodermic syringe in house No. 50 Armenian Street and (2) administering a deleterious drug-to other persons in the house aforesaid. Tan Yeow Leong was also charged with being in
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Kuala Kangsar.
      71 4 (Echo Special.) Installation Ceremony. Kuala Kangsar, 6th April.—The installation of the Raja Muda and the Datoh Muda took place to-day at 3-30 p.m. in the Reception Hall of the Astana Nagara. H. E. the High Commissioner, the Resident-General, the Residents of Perak and Selangor, and His Highness the
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      Home Politics.
      749 4 1 (Supplied by Reuter.) Eulogistic Appreciations of the New Premier. London, 6th April.—Papers of all shades r of opinion contain the most sympathetic 1 articles on Sir Henry Campbell-Banner-man. They hope that his resignation will i assist in his recovery. 5 The papers also publish most eulogistic appreciations
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      The Royal Fusiliers.
      48 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Fire at Officers’ Mess. Loudon, 7th April.—A fire has broken out at the Officers’ Mens of the fourth battalion of the Royal Fusiliers. stationed at Mullingar (Ireland). Four privates, oue of whom has since died, were fearfully burned in saving the colour
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      Russia.
      40 5 (Supplied by Reuter The Amur Railway. Loudon, 7th April.—The Duma has been discussing the construction of the railway into the Amur territory. The Committees of National Defence aud Communications both recommended its immediate construction as of primary strategic importance.
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      322 4 IF YOU WANT TO ENJOY YOURSELF COME TO THE ROYAL CINEMATOCRAPH i PUSI HALL, KUALA K4NGSA ROAD. No better place in Penang for an evening out. THE GANS-NELSON FIGHT 13 OTHER LATEST NOYELTIES 13. Performance from 9 p.in. Most Comfortable Cha rs! First-class Band!! Splendid Light!!! ft Rock-steady Pictures!!!! 1
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      70 4 Accidents Will Happen in the Best Regulated Families. The average home is frequently in need of a good liniment, as accidents will happen and slight ailments appear when least expected. For a cut or bruise, a burn or scald, Chamberlain s Pain Balm is excellent. It is also good for
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      53 4 Chronic Diarrhoea Cured. Some physicians claim that chronic diarrhoea canDot bo cured. Don’t you believe it. There are incurable cases, but none so bad that they cannot be helped by Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and even temporary relief means much to one so sorely afflicted. The George Town
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    The New M. L. C.
    530 5 Kkoardinu the election of Mr. E. C* Ellis to the Legislative Council the Singapore morning paper says We were glad to learn from the Hou’ble the Colonial Secretary yesterday morning that H. E. the Governor bad been pleased to appoint Mr. E. C. Ellis, the
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    Our London Letter.
    1029 5 (Front Our Own Corregpondcnt London, March 13. The King’s Holiday. Thk King is greatly enjoying bis visit to Biarritz. Tbe Hotel du Palais, which King E I ward has chosen for his residence, commands a wide view of the rock-strewn coast of the Bay of Biscay. The
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    Medical Colleges for Chinese.
    310 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) There are now being established in China fully-equipped schools of medicine ana surgery for the Chinese. The forthcoming University at Hongkong will be of great value, and the Japanese Universities will set the example for efficiency of training. Meanwhile, the Mission Hospitals
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    F.M.S. Civil Service List.
    331 5 All Interesting Pnblie«ition. From the publishers, the F.M.S. Government Printing Office, we have to acknowledge the receipt of a copy of the Federated Malay States Civil Service List for February 1908- The publication, which is clearly printed and well got up. contains a vast amount of
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    The Johore State Railway.
    181 5 An appendix to tbe Federal Estimates issued the other day, gives the total amount, voted for the Johore State Railway for 1908 as $2 727.393. against $2,713,619 provided last year. Expenditure on capital account, for construction, is set down at $2,500,000, which, with tbe similar sum
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    Penang Library.
    447 5 > New Kooks. The following new books have Weu received at the Library The Cambridt-e Modern History, The Age of Louis XIY. by A. W. Ward and others Modern Egypt, 2 vols., by the Earl of Cromer. Storia DoMogor, or Mogul India, 1653 1 708. 3 vols., by
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    Passengers.
    36 5 Departed. Per s.s. Teeda, 6th April, for Singapore Mr. D. K. Somerville. Per ss. 6th Ap*il, for Sahang Mr. G. W. von Reness Du v»ubru. For Padang Messrs. F. C. Palmer Lee and H. Levison.
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    FIXTURES.
    120 5 To-pat 7th Dav of 3rd Moon. Football League Eotries Close. Town Band, Golf Club. 6 to 7 p m. Football C. R. C. vs. Government Service, C. R C. Ground. Matsuo’s Cinematograph, corner of Penang Road and Campbell Street, 7 p.m. and 9 pm. The Royal Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsa
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    MAILS DUE.
    19 5 English (Oceana) ...Hr h Apr. China (Dehit ...11th China (Prime s ...14*h Gormau (P. Eitel Friedrich).,. 15th
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    THE MOON.
    20 5 r First Quarter Apr. Bth O Full Moon tt 16th r.ast Quarter ‘24th O New Moon (i 30ih
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      30 5 The most rapid and satisfactory results are obtained by treatment with Gonosan (Kawa Santal). Booklet aud sample to medical men free on application to any of the chief Penang Chemist*.
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      44 5 Neuralgia and Sciatica CuredThe great pain relieving power of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm has been the surprise and delight of manv sufferers from neuralgia and sciatica. The exc»uciating pains characteristic of these diseases are quickly allayed by this liniment. The George Town Dispensary. Wholesale Agents.
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      80 5 Don’t Neglect a Cold. Perhaps you believe you will be able to brow off every co'd you contract. You uiay have doue ho many times before, aud yet the very next cold may develop iuto pneumonia You cannot always tell the Condition of your system, and it is better to
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      594 5 Cheap Week End Excursions to Selangor. TjiiKST CLASS RETURN TICKETS w, be granted per s.s. 11 Khtu tuned to leave Penang for Port Swettenbam (‘very Saturday afternoon avadable only for return per ss. Perak.” or P| n Senrf »dZ to leave Port Swettenham on the nSt*after uoou and expected to
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  • Obituary
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    76 5 Obituary. (Supplied by Renter.) General Sir D. C. Drnry-Lowe. Loudon, 7th April.—The death is reported of Lieut. General Sir Drury Curxon Drury-Lowe. General Drury-Lowe was born in 1830, and entered the army in 1854. lie served in the Crimea and Indian Mutiny and commanded the regiment in the Zulu Campaign
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    Plant Breeding.
    1438 6 Its Fundamental Principles. When we look about uh on the plants inhabiting the earfti with ourselves, and wateh any species day by day, we are umrfMe to see any change in some of them. During a lifetime, and in some cases perhaps including the full breadth of human
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    The Disappearing American.
    450 6 The genuine American of Anglo-Saxon blood is rapidly vanishing from tbe face of the earth, and will eventually be as extinct as tbe Huron or Iroquois, declares Viscount The descendants of other nations are supplanting the Anglo Saxon in the United States, we are told, and George
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    EXCHANGE.
    119 6 Psnawe. 7th Apbil (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank. London Demand Bank -.2/3} 4 months’ sight Ban* ..2/4 T ff u 3 Cieiit 2/4A 3 Documentary ...2/4$ Calcutta, Demand Bank R». 174$ < days’ sight Prta*§ 175$ Bombay. Demand Bank 174 Moulmein, Demand Bank 173 3 days’ sight Private
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    PRODUCE.
    166 6 Gold leaf $65.40 B.Pepper( W.Coast 3lbs.5 oz.) no stock White Pepper $18.50 sellers Trane Pepper buyers Cloves (picked) 31. —buyers Mace 75. —sellers Mace Pickings 57. —buyers Nutmegs 110a 23- —sellers No. 1 5.30 sales Sugar < 2 no stock Basket 3.75 sales Tapioca Flour 1.80 nominal Copra... 6.25
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    MARKET PRICES.
    213 6 Penang, 7th Apbil, 1908. Beef— cts. Soup per catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 18 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 60 Feet 15 Heart 30 Liver per catty 30 Pork— Pork per catty 42 Pig’s Head 22 Feet 26 Tongue 34
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    SHARES.
    635 6 Last Dividend. Name. 25 for year ending 31/3/07 20 p.c. for year ending 30/4/07 7/- for 1907 1 6 int. for 08 t 57| p. c. for 1903. 1/6 interim for 1907. 1/- interim for 1908. Mining. Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. Bruaug Ltd. Bruseh Hydraulic Tin Mining Co.,Ltd
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      38 6 (ict a Bottle To-day. Colic. pains iu (be stomach, and diarrhoea are not only painful, but may indicate a senous disorder. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy relieves promptly and cures permanently. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Apeiti.
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      110 6 MACKAY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY. KARTELL'S BRANDY. Gleslers’ Champagne. Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., AGENTS FOR PH NASO F. M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Sandilands, Buttery 6t Cn BORDEN’S PEERLESS BRAND EVAPORATED CREAM. Absolute Purity Guaranteed, AGENTS: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY A Co..
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    English "Siamese Twins.”
    190 7 A Brighton woman has given birth to twin girls, who are united at the hips by what is believed to be an indissoluble bond of flesh and tx*ne. Dr. James Rootb, who is attending the case, states that each child has a distinct individuality, for one has
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    The Charm of Red Hair.
    230 7 Since the days ol Cleopatra, whose power over Antony so altered the course of the world’s history, the red-haired woman has been as a lodestone. Men have fought, killed, died for red-haired women, and the fascination still remains. A writer in the American Examiner, discussing
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    The Law of Treasure Trove.
    594 7 Very little is known by the general public of the law lelating to treasure trove, but that it is not a case of ignorance being bliss was proved by a discussion on the subject before the Royal Society of Arts. There must always be a
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      844 7 BAXTER Co.’s BEST NAVY CANVAS. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. INSURANCES. General Accident Fire and Life Assurance Corporation, Ltd. DAVID CORSAR SON’S WELL-KNOWN EXTRA NAVY CANVAS, No. 0. SANOII.INDS. ItIITTEBY CoE have been appointed Agents for the above Company for Penang, Province YVellesiey and the State of Perak, and are prepared to
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      824 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen CoPha, US.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. aasiDiira at No. 21a Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 mtha. I FELLOWS’ i (COMPOUND SYRUPI NOTICE. ITHE undersigned 'eg to inform the public of Penang and the neighbouring Native
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