Straits Echo, 1 May 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. (i. $24 Per Annum, PENANG, FRIDAY, Ist MAY, 1908. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 100.
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      977 1 GUINNESS’S STOUT. -r v a Tv, •4 > \C. 1 -t? •ana T* I c ti c r A, n <? A N NO N *mv s.ssva TOWN HALL FOR A SHORT SEASON ONLY, COMMENCING MONDAY, MAY 4TH, MAURICE. E. BANDMANN FKKSKNTd THE MARVELLOUS CORRICKS AND LEONARD S BEAUTIFUL PICTURES
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      27 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST tiOdcJIN V 05 O) > “O CO CO fit <5 >v '75 if® £q Tokyo TtANO LEE A Co., So/e Ag*mtu
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    Dress and Diet for Europeans.
    1078 2 IN THE TROPICS. Colonel Maude’s View. Lieutenant-Colonel A. Seton writes in P. T. O.: —As a large number of our countrymen, from choice or necessity, are compelled to seek their fortunes beneath tropic or subtropic skies, 1 venture to ask your insertion of the following
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      32 2 Gouosau capsules coutaiu culy tLe purest Kaat In<liau Smdal wood oil and K iwa Kawa. The first dose quickly rdtnovjs violeut iuilamniatory symptoms, bats of 40 capsules, at all dealers and Chemists.
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      562 2 PENANC TURF CLUB. NOTICE. rpHK Half Yearly General Meeting of the J Members of the Penang Turf Club will be held in the Chamber of Commerce on Friday, 8th May, 1908, at 4 45 p.m. Business. 1. To contii w the minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on the
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      748 2 TRADEMARK AUTION. Notice is hereby given that DE NEDERLANDSCHE GIST EN SPIBJTUSFABRIEK, also trading as NETHERLANDS DISTILLERIES, of Eof van Delft, Holland, Distillers, are the sole owners and proprietors of the following Trade-Marks I 5 z liCr* js» *1 UJ o K «k I 2 W M l wm n
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    39 3 Veaeel* From Du* Japan Trieste Braemar Delhi Benlomond P. Heinrich Singapore Colombo Glasgow Colombo London Colombo A A.A Co. S.K.&Co. S B ACo. A G ACo. SBACp. B M.Jrco. 1st May. 3rd 4th 17th /8 th 13th
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    SAILINGS.
    32 3 Vend* For Ajrnti Japan Trieste Braemar Delhi Benlomond P. ileinrich Calutta A A A.Cp. Singapore 3 K ACo. Liverpool 3 B ACo. Singapore A G ACo. Singapore S.B.ACo. Singapore B.M.ACo, May.
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    39 3 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service OOTWARUS. Hnk K Vy a Delhi 7 May. I Devanha 9 May. Arcadia 121 Oceana 23 h*lra Service. OXTTW A KX>H. IloMK WARDS. Palermo tj May. j Note 15 May. Namur 111 Japan 129
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      ARRIVALS.
      126 3 Ojiapkre, Br. 8.8. 34), Lyons, 30th Apr., Singapore, 28th Apr., Gen.—E. S. Co Ltd. Ranee, Br. s s., 3,634. Corrau, 30th Apr., Cuddalore, 23rd Apr., Gen.—A. G. Co. Pa«humba. Br. s.s., 644, Sima, 30th Apr Moulmeiu, 26th Apr., Gen.—H. L. Co. SAMBiA.Ger. 8 8., 5,623, Muller, 30th Apr., Singapore,
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      DEPARTURES.
      50 3 18T May. Shibetoro Maru, for Rangoon. Malacca, for Tongkah. Omaptre, for Port Swettenham A Singapore. Ban Whatt Soon, for Tongkah. Beli, for Trang and Pang Nga. Germania, for Singapore, Hongkong aud Amoy. Sappho, for Teluk Aubou. Pachumba, for Mergui, Tavoy aud Moulmeiu. Flying Fish, for Port Weld aud Taiping.
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      MAILS CLOSE.
      229 3 For Madras taking mails for Europe etc., via Bombay—Per Tara, to-morrow, 10 a.m. Asahan—Per Mary Austin, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Pangkalan Braudan—Per Petrel, tomorrow, Ipm. Deli—Per Perak, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Batu Bahra—Per Padang, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Trang—Per Leong Ho, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Teluk Ausou—Per Vidar, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Port
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    217 3 Per P. and O. s.s. Britannia, connecting with the steamer Delhi at Colombo, due at Penang on 7th May To Penang (from London, Apr. 10) Mr. 11. Pullen-Tbompson (from Marseilles, Apr. 17) Mr. T- Fitzgerald. To Singapore (from London) Mr. A. H. Oallie, Mr. T. Boyd;
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      1029 3 P.&O. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward. May 7 Delhi connecting with Britannia 21 Arcadia do Mooltan Juna 4 Malta do China 18 JJevanha do Moldavia July 2 Marmora do Himalaya 16 Della do Macedonia Homeward. THROUGH STEAMER. (calling at Bombay). I ares by mail steamers.
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      375 3 (SHIPPING.) V- «rs HAMBURG-AMERIKA LIME. FREIGHT SERVICE. Next Sailings for Singapore, China and Japan. s.s. Andalusia 9th May, 1908. Nsxt Sailings Homeward. VIA HONGKONG. STRAITS A COLOMBO. Taking cargo at through Rates to Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Copenhagen Lisbon, Oporto, London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Marseilles, Trieste, Genoa, Ports in the Levant, Black
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      148 3 NORDDLUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN. .Special Cheap Return Ticket» to Colombo. RETURN TICKETS to Colombo and back available for Three Months from date of departure to the date of arrival on return will be issued at the following reduced rates 1st Class from Singapore, $160 30. 2nd Class do. $113-15. 1st Class
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      45 3 For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. rpHE s.B. Hong Bee, Captain Home, will leave for the above porta on Saturday, the 2nd at 3 p.m. For freight or passage apply to KOE GUAN Co., Agent» for WEE BIN of Singapore. Faaaag, 30th April, 1908. 1-5.*****
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    The Straits Echo.
    96 4 Justice satisfies everybody and justice alone-— F.mtrt»*. PnbllshM drdly (except Kundays.l ITT.II CRITERION I’RESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Ponar«j. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL s2t per annum OUTSTATIONB Postage Kxtra. MAIL EDITION (Poet Froo) «15 GABLE ADDRESS Echo—Penang.” relepViono Nt>. 343 /t,B. —Ail bafctuofw comuimiicatioiis should be addressed
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    INFANTILE MORTALITY.
    520 4 I At the meeting of the Municipal Commission yesterday afternoon the President made an excellent suggestion which we should like to see adopted without undue delay. Referring to the i high infantile mortality he suggested that provision should be made in next year’s Budget for a lady Inspector
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    Penang Association.
    117 4 A Committee Meetiug of the Penang Association was held at the Town Hall vesterday. As the Press was not admitted we are indebted to the courtesy of the Comm’ttee for the following account of the business gone through It was unanimously decided to hold the General Meetiug on
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    73 4 The following business iu tin has been done to-day Penang Peuaug Tin Exchange, *711 buyers, no sellers 4 Eastern Smelting Co., 25 tons at 71£ Straits Tradiug Co., 75 71| Singapore: Straits Tradiug Co., 75 71| Total...175 tons. Tin is quoted in London to-day at
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    The Police Courts.
    721 4 (Before Mr. Scott.) It will be remembered that Chua Seh < i t?’, a Chinaman, was arraigned on the 23rd inst on the chaigo of committing i criminal breach of trust as a servant in respect of §230, the property of chop Eng Bian Chiang of 185,
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    SUPREME COURT.
    1505 4 IN CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION. (Before Mr. Justice Fisher.) Chop Hin Lee Chan vs. The Phtenix Assurance Co., Ltd. The hearing of the above action was continued this morning. Mr. Cleaver for the Plaintiffs. Mr. Thornton for the Defendants. Mr. Cleaver XIy L >rd, with regard to the question
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    The Bromhead-Matthews Shield.
    279 4 Last Year's Winners Again Successful. The competition for the Bromhead-Mat-thews Shield, which was shot for between the 19th and the 26th ult., resulted in the Malay States Volunteer ltlfle Club being declared the winner, with the useful score of 565. This team was also the winner last
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      359 4 MATSUO’S JAPANESE CINEMATOGRAPH. Location: —Corner of Campbell Street and Penang Road. Grand Programme To-night. NEW PICTURES! NEW PICTURES!! TWO PERFORMANCES EVERY NIGHT. First show, from 7 to S-30jp.ni. Second show» front 9 to 11-30 p.m. lot Class 2nd Clans 3rd Class 4th Class 1st SHOW. PRICES OF ADMISSION. $0.50. 0.30.
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      32 4 Gonosan is a happy combination of Kawa Resins with Oleum Santali in the proportion of 1 part Kawa Kawa to 4 parts Oleum. Santal cures easily, no complications. All chemists and dealers.
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Home Politics.
      92 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Sir Antony Macdonnell’s Successor. London, 30» h April.—It is stated in the lobby of the House of Commons that the Rt. Hon. Sir Antony Patrick Macdonnell. Under-Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, will locoivo a peerage. Sir J. B. Dougherty will succeed him. [Sir
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      Germany.
      111 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) German and Italian Interests. London, 1st May.—Prince von Buelow, the Prussian Premier, yesterday discussed German aud Italian interests with Signor tjiolitti, the Italian Premier, aud found that they were in complete agreement. The N.-D. L. Subsidy. London, 1st May.—The Reichstag has referred the Bill, providing for
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      Portugal.
      88 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) King Manuel's Speech from the Throne. London, 30th April.—A telegram from Lisbon states that King Manuel opened the Cortes in groat state. lu his speech from tbe Throne he swore that he would govern according tot lie laws of tbo laud, aud would M**k liis inspiration
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      Japan.
      100 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Matsushima” Sunk. London, 1st May.—Reuter’s correspondent at Tokio states that the training cruiser Matsushima was sunk off the Pescadores owing to an explosion in the stock magazine. Ill men were saved, but the majority of the officers are still missing. The ship’s complement is 300,
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      Shipbuilding Industry.
      32 5 (Supplied by Reuter Lock-uut Threatened. London, 30th April.—Mr. Winston Churchill, President, of the Board of Trade, is endeavouring to settle the threatened locktil in the North-East coast shipbuilding industry. e
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      Racing at Home.
      204 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) City and Suburban. London, 30th April.—The City and Suburban Handicap of 2,000 sovs., distance! abotit a mile and a quarter, was run at Epsom on Wednesday with the following result: at. lbs. L Dean Swift ch g by Child- j wick I'a-quil a 8
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    2530 5 SPECIAL MEETING. A special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners, to confirm the by-laws for market I gardeners, was held at the Municipal Offices yesterday afternoon, when the following gentlemen were presentMr. F. J. Hallifax (President), Mr. J. W. Hallifax. Mr L H Clayton, Mr. Quab Beng Kee, Mr.
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    Passengers.
    90 5 3 Arrived. 1 er s.s. Kistna, Ist May, troni Singapore j Mr. S. D. Pyke. Frojj Port Swrttenham Rev. Bro. James, Messis. \V. 11. Barrett, C. R. W. Crowtber and Chas Hart. Departed. Per ss. Teesta, 30th April, for Port Swetfe ham: Rev. Renard, Mes-rs. N. E. Bath, W.
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    FIXTURES.
    68 5 To-dat. 2nd Day of 4th Moon. St. Philip and St. James. Town Baud, Esplanade, (5 to 7 p.m Matsuo’s Cinematograph, corner of Penan* lload and Campbell Street, 7 p.m. 9 p.m. The Royal Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road Theatre, 9 p.m. 'i’O-MOKtOW. 3rd Day of 4th Moon. Matsuo’s Cinematograph, corner
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      34 5 Have You Rheumatism? I' ho, apply Chamberlain's Pain Balm- »h cured others an<l there is no reason *y it Hhould not cure you. One applica- 11,11 '’«lievea the pain. The George Town Wholesale Agents.
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      149 5 Pain in the Stomach. It is most annnymo, as wr* l as disagreeable, to be troubled with pnui in the stomach, aud there is no need of it, for one dose of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera und Di*rrhoea Remedy will allay the pain. Try it once aud be convinced. The George
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      164 5 MOTOR CARS. NAPIER, SPYKER, 6 Cylinders. COVENTRY SIMPLEX, 2, 4 6 Cylinders. ALL CARS SPECIALLY BUILT FOR THE TROPICS. For full particulars, apply ADAMSON, mm h CO., LTD., AGENTS. DUE PER S.S. “SUMATRA." 01 8 H. P. 2 CYLINDER PHENIX MOTOR CAR, HIGH TENSION MAGNETO, AND COIL AND ACCUMULATOR SYSTEM.
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    Hackenschmidt Beaten.
    1337 6 LotiPfl Championship to an American Wrestler. Amazing Scenes. Chicago, Apr. 4. Last, night, after two hours’ catch-as catch can wrestling with Frank Gotch, the American champion, Geo r ges Hackenschmidt, the hitherto unbeaten champion of the world, gave up the contest and refused to continue. He had been
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    EXCHANGE.
    121 6 Pbnang. 1st Mat. (By eourtety of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/3J 4 months’ sight Bank 8 Credit ...2/4A 3 Documentary .2/4^ Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs 174$ 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Bombay, Demand Bank 174 Moulmein, Demand Bank 173 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Madras, Demand Bank
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    PRODUCE.
    187 6 Gold leal $65.40 B. Pepper( W .Coast 3!b».» or.) no stock White Pepper $lB. —sellers Traug Pepper 11 50 sellers Cloves (picted) 31. —buyers Mace 75. —sellers Macc Pickings 57. —buyers Nutmegs 1 lOs 21-50 sales No. 1 5.30 sales Sugar < 2 no stock Basket 3.80 sales Tapioca
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    MARKET PRICES.
    199 6 Pkna.no, Ist Mat, 1908. Beef— cts. Soup [6r catty 12 .Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 60 Feet 15 Heart 30 Liver per catty 30 Pork Pork per catty 34 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 26 Tongue 32
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    SHARES.
    1144 6 a o VS as a Capital. o Number of, Shares issued. a <B O 3 <y 1903 1907 1901 1907 1903 1901 1907 1901 1899 1906 1905 1906 1904 1906 1907 1907 1904 1907 300.000 300,000 600,000 60,000 400,000 f> 100,000 400,000 120,000 60,000 100,000 S 150,000 120,000 40,000
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      69 6 Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. You will bunt a pood while before vou tiud a liniineul that is e<jual to (Jhamberlam h Pain Balm. In cases of rheumatism aud sciatica it relieves the iutense pain and makes sleep and rest possible. Soreness of the mutcles, swellings anil lameness are quickly relieved by
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      290 6 Lingering Coughs. Persistent coughs that continue through the spring and summer usually indicate some throat or lung trouble, and it is a serious mistake to neglect them. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is famous for its cures of coughs of this nature aud a few doses taken in time may save a
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      106 6 MACKAY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY. KARTELL'S BRANDY. |WJU)UCHT-IR0N TUBES AND FITTINGS. Btoofe A on filMnd. C/es/ers 9 Champagne, ADAMSON, GILFILLAN CO., LTD. Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co.. AGENTS FOK PF.NANO F. M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Go.” GIN IN RED CASES. Sandilands, Butlery Co BORDEN’S PEERLESS
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    Siamese Ambitions.
    357 7 Following is the text of Mr. C. KivettCaruac’s letter to the Times, referred to in Wednesday’s Echo, in refutation of the criticism contained in “Citizen’s" letter to that paper:— I do not think that readers of the Times who have any knowledge at all of the conditions of
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    Rubber Share Market.
    485 7 Messrs. J. Hassell Grant and Co.'s Report. London, April 9th. The Rubber Share Market during the past week is, if anything, showing more signs of activity tbaubas lately been noticeable,and there has beeu a fair amount of investment buying especally in thoso shares standing at a fair
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      1058 7 BAXTER Co.’s best navy canvas. SAND1UNDS, BUTTERY Co. insurances DAVID CORSAR SON'S WELL-KNOWN EXTRA NAVV CANVAS, No 0. SANIHI.ANDS. BUTTfcRY Co General Accident Fire and Life Assurance Corporation, Ltd. WE have been appointed Agents for the above Company for Penang, Province Wellesley and the State of Perak, and are prepared
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      114 7 Australian Newspaper Man’s Experience With Diarrhoea. Mr. S. G Mat herd, publisher of Chronicle, NormantowD, Queensland, says: Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Komedv completely cured me of chronic dysentery from which I had suffered for years. J feel confident that this remedy also saved the life of my infant daughter,
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      868 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr, Allen Co. t Pha, U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. BB01DIN4 AT /Vo. 21a, Penang Road A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 mth«. UPTON’S TEAS WERE AWARDED THE GOIJJ) MEDAL AT THE PARIS EXHIBITION. AGENTS, PENANG: PATERSON, SIMONS Co., Ltd.
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