Straits Echo, 24 September 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, THURSDAY, 24th SEPTEMBER, 1908. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 220.
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      968 1 GUINNESS’S STOUT. TIANQ LEE Co. msj a a fk T- €> SO o I yL <2 <2 /> 5fV SOLE 4 OENTS. BASS’S ALE. T H E EASTERN SHIPPING Company, Ltd., (ENGINE WORKS.) NK S Chartered Bank of India, Hongkong Shanghai The Mercantile Bank Australia and China Banking Corporation of
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      26 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. I /M Y 05 O) > ho an <A A r 'r *o Tom TIAWQ LEE A Co., St/e Agents,
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    Army and Navy Notes.
    889 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Loudon, August 28tb. The Royal West Kents. Captain J. T. Twisleton-Wykebam-Fien nos. Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment. will complete tbree years in the adjutancy of the 6th Battalion in November next, and, unless granted an extension, will revert to regimental duty.
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      105 2 From Mexico. The following paragraph was clipped from the El Sol, a newspaper at Hennosillo, Mexico, it being a part of a lette- to the publisher from a friend “On my last trip t.o my properties on the frontier, my beast Jell with me to the ground, wounding me badly,
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      524 2 Whooping Cough. This is a very dangerous di-ease unless properly treated, but all dancer may be avoided by giving Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It liquifies the ♦ough mucus, making it easier to expectorate, keeps the cough loose, and makes the paroxysms of coughing less frequent and less severe. The George Town
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      1117 2 w w 'S r i THE PENANG ADVERTISING AGENCY, Bill-Posters and General Advertising Contractors, No. 7, Church Street, Penang, S. S. Telephone No. 303; i TO LET. Telegrams “PADDY.” Bill-Posting and Advertising Work of every description undertaken, and also the deliIvery and distribution of Circulars, Handbills, Samples etc. Honesty Guaranteed.
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    31 3 Vi'tsfl* Fr/m» Aye ntn Due Malta Prinz Eite) Singapore A.G.ACo. 26thSept Friedrich Singapore B.M ACo. 29th P. Alice Colombo B.M.A '0. 1st Oct Assaye Colombo A O ACo. 8th
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    SAILINGS.
    28 3 r e»»el» For Ayent* IjTA'.Vt* Malta Prinz Eitel Cole tn be A G.&Co. Sept. Friedrich Colombo B.M.ACo. P Alice Sir ga pore B.M.AfJo. Oct. Assaye Smgapore A.G.ACo.
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      ARRIVALS.
      105 3 M'llaya, Ger. s s.. 348, Reeken, 24th Sept, Deli, 23rd Sept., Gen,—B. M. A Co. Hebe, Br. s.s., 384. Andrew*, 24th Sept., Singapore, 22nd Sept., Gen.—W. M. A Co. A. Apcar, Br. s.s., 2,931, Stewart, 24th Sept., Hongkong, 20th Sept., (Jen.— A. A. A. A Co. Rotorua, Br. s.s.,
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      DEPARTURES.
      70 3 24th September. Hebe, for Deli. Leong Ho, for Trang. Vidar, for Pangkalan Brandan. Perak, for Deli. Cornelia, for Port Swettenham, Port Dickson and Malacca. Canton, for Dindings and Teluk Anson. A. Apcar, for Calcutta. Teesta, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Pegu, for Langsa, T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh and Sabang.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      115 3 Fob Rangoon—Per Solfond, to-morrow, 9 a m. Batu. Bahra—Per Padang, to-morrow, 1 p.ra. Port Swettenham and Singapore —Per Rotorua, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Tongkah, Kopah, Renong, Victoria Point, Mergui Tavoy—Per Omapere, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Calcutta —Per Fook Sang, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Teluk Anson —Per Hye Leong, to-morrow, 3 p.m
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    519 3 Per I. G. M. 3 8. Primeas Alice, (from Bremen 26th Aug.) due at Penang on 30th Sept. To Penang Mr. C. H. Bureerdyk, Mr. A. de Vries, Director J. H. Fock, Mr. G. Overdykink jr.Mr. Paul Gotze, Mr. Ferd. Hinnaens, Mrs. Meinesz de Weerd, Mr.
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      884 3 p,&0. Steam Navigation Coy. g xpec t«d Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward. »4 Delta connecting with Mooltan ol %A**aye do China u Ddhi do Moldavia Homeward. INTENDED SAILINCS. British India Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. ISept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Fom Intbndbd to Sail. Stbambb. Negapatam, Madras, Pondicherry, Cuddalore,
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      499 3 (S H IP PIN G.) V HAMBURG-AMERIKA LIME FREIGHT SERVICE. Next Sailings for Singapore, China and Japan. 8 8. Senegambia October 1908. Next Sailings Homeward. VIA COLOMBO. 8.8. Brasilia, for Havre and Hamburg 15th October, 1908. Taking cargo at through Rates to Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Copenhagen Lisbon. Oporto. London, Liverpool,
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    The Straits Echo.
    96 4 Justice e&tUflee everybody and justice alene —Kmtrirm. Pabltnhnd daily (eiO'pt Sunday» 111 tT th i CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street. Penang. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL $24 per annmn OUTBTATIONB Poetatre Rxtra MAIL HniTION (Poet Free) $l5 OABLS ADDRESS Echo— Penaog.” Telephone No. 343. F.A.—All boMneee communication*
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    THE NEW CHINA.
    902 4 On September 1 an important edict was issued in China, constituting a further stage in the movement towards reform in the Middle Kingdom which began soon after the Russo-Japanese War. It will he remembered that in 1906 a Commission was sent by the Chinese Government to Europe
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    75 4 I'hk following business in tin has been don** to-day Ponsng Penaug Tin Exchauge, A buyers, no sellers j «00-oO Eastern Smelting Co., 100 tons at 65.87£ Straits Trading Co., 150 05.871 S'»» '‘spore Straits Tradiug Co., 125 66.05 Total 375 tons. Tin is quoted in
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    Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China.
    458 4 Wo are courteously informe 1 by Mr 1) W. Gil moor, Manager of the local branch of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, that he has to-day received telegraphic advice from his Head Office in London to the effect that the
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    SUPREME COURT.
    942 4 THE ASSIZES. i (Before Mr. Justice Fisher Attempted Rape. Yesterday afternoon a Chinese youth, named Hua Ah Wee, was indicted on the above charge. The accused, who was not s represented by counsel, claimed to be tried. A common jury having been empanelled, Mr. Sptoule, acting Solicitor-General, opened
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    The Police Courts.
    907 4 (Before Mr. Scott.) Using Criminal Force. Maid.n, a Kfing, was this morning fi ned for assaulting a compatriot. Selling Chandu without Licence In consequence of Acting l Us Gilroy s raid on house No. 12 Aohl Street, yesterday, Tan Kai Tip was chaS this morning with selling
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      365 4 NOTICE. Owing to the difficulties of collection, on and after May Ist all Bills must be settled on leaving the Eastern and Oriental and 44 Crag Hotels. No Bills will be posted for collection to any outstation. SAHKIES BROTHERS, PROPRIETORS JUST NOW. WE HAVE a SHIPMENT OF JUVENILE BICYCLES—FOR BOYS.
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The Perak Farms.
      34 5 (Echo Special.) nr Tve Kee Yoon Gets the Gaming Farm. Taipinff- 24tb September.— The Perak ,’oTcrnnient have accepted Mr. Tye Kee Yoon’s tender of $50,000 per mensem for the Gaming Farm.
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      The Cotton Dispute.
      102 5 (Supplied by Renter.) 530 Mills Closed. L.udon, ‘23rd September.—Five hundred HU'l thirty mills have closed. The opinion l(j growing that the lock-out will not be quickly settled. Five More Mills Closed. London, ‘24th September.—Five weaving mills closed at Bury yesterday, swelling the ranks of those who are
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      Australia.
      24 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) (Iruisers for Training Purposes. London, 24th September.—The Admiraltv has agreed to lend two up-to-date cruisers to Australia for training purposes.
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      Natal.
      31 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) One-sided Taxation. London, 23rd September:—The Natal Assembly has passed a taxation Bill imposing quid tuple the ordinary lax on owners of land let to Indians or natives.
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      Toulon.
      46 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Accident on a French Cruiser. London, 23rd September.—The premature siplosinn of a charge on board the cruiser Latourhe-Treville at Toulon caused a gun to explode, which shattered the turret. Fifteen men were killed and two were blown 100 ft. into the air.
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      Shipping.
      38 5 (Supplied by Reuter Wreck of the “Star of Bengal.” London, 24th September.—The baique Star of Bengal has been wrecked off the coast of Alaska. Nine Whites and one hundred Hn, l one Ohiuose and Japanese were drowued.
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    Malayan Companies.
    256 5 following items are taken from tbe London and China Express of the 4tb inst.: Malacca Rubber Plantations. *lut-turndry rubber for August, 4,000 lbs. Anglo-Malay Rubber. (/l0 P harvested August 30,217 lbs. drv; li8 veir, 25.113 lbs. dry. Federated (Selangor) Rubber. iublwr harvested lour months euded July b r
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    ST. XAVIER’S INSTITUTION.
    2121 5 FINIS CORONAT OPUS. The end crowns the work, and the dramatic performance given by the boys of St. X ivier s Institution yesterday afternoon in honour of the sacerdotal jubilee of tbe Rt. Rev. J. Meueuvrier, V. Q. t Vicar of the Church of tbe Assumption, brought
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    Selangor Anti-opium Society.
    129 5 A meeting of the Selangor Anti-Opium Society was held last Sunday, when Mr. Loke Chow Tbye presided. Among those present were Messrs Loke Chow Kit, Choo Cheng Khay, Lee Kong Lam, Tong Taking, Teh Seow Teug, Khoo Keng Hooi, Law Yew Swee, Cbia Siew Meog, Choo Kia
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    The Ladies' Bisley.
    623 5 Distribution of Prizes. Yesterday's Perak Pioneer gives the following account of the distribution of the prizes won at the Ladies’ Bislev at Taiping:— At 9-30 p m. (on Tuesday) the large reading room at the Perak Club was the centre of attraction for both the shooting and
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    Passengers.
    15 5 Departed. Per 8.8. Thonqwa, 23rd Sept., for Madras Mr. and Mrs. T. J. McGregor.
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    FIXTURES.
    68 5 To-day 29th Day of Bth Moon. Municipal Commission, 3-30 p.mMatsuo’s Cinematograph, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. The 44 Patbescope.” King Street Theatre, 7-30 p.m. and 9-30 p.m. To-mobeow. Ist Day of 9th Moon. League Football :P. F. S. vs. M. R. C., Esplanade. Town Band, Esplanade, 6 to 7
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    MAILS DUE.
    19 5 China (Malta) ...2Gth Sept. China (P. E. Friedtich) ...29th (rermau (Prinzess Alice) Ist Oct. Eugiish Assaye) Bth
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      41 5 thedi 10 ca P BU^e 9) 8 well tolerated by Huy B lve a Pparatus no complication of U» 0ra i.| ccurB and its action is most tattlim? .r m ,9> at, ti»- Approved by the K "Peciali,u of the day
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      32 5 Gonosan is a happy combination of Kawa Rosins 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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      413 5 NOTICES. NO SHOOTING will be allowed on Bertam Estate without permission. JOHN LAMB. 24-9-08 536 Manager. NOTICE OF SALE. BY ORDER OP THE MORTGAGEE. The undersigned is instructed to take possession of and put up for sale by PUBLIC AUCTION, On Saturday, 26th Sept., 1908, Commencing at 11 AM-, IN
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      323 5 B. I. S. N. CO., LTD. NEW SERVICE. Between Penang, Tongkah, Kopah, Renong, Victoria Point, Mergui and Tavoy. fTIHE Company's s' earner Bhadra (600 iTons) will maintain a fortnightly service between the above ports. She has excellent accommodation for first and second class passengers. Next sailing from Penang Tuesday, the
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    A Coming Comet.
    670 6 An event of extreme interest, not only to astronomers but to tbe world »t large, will soon take place. This is tbe return of tbe periodic comet made famous by the genius of Halley. Before Halley’s time comets had been regarded as chance visitors to our solar
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    Singapore Training Notes.
    464 6 Monday’s Free Press has the following notes of training for the Jprthcomiug Singapore races: Saturday morning was an ideal one for training the eee-gees on the course, but only a few sportsmen were present. Excelsior (Bennett) was first out but only indulged in slow work. First Tenor
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    Rubber Share Market.
    287 6 Messrs. J. Russell Grant A Co.’s Report. London, September 3rd. The Market for Malay Rubber Compa% Shares continues to expand, and some good investment business is being done, iu some cases at advancing prices. Anglo Malays part paid have been a good market at 3| and over,
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    Reward for Substitute for Nipa Roofing.
    87 6 The Philippine Government has offered a prize of 15,1 00 pesos for the invention of an incombustible roofing to substitute nipa that shall be fireproof, watei proof, not subject to the attacks of insects, durable and not more costly than nipa, aDd that the
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    EXCHANGE.
    119 6 Pbnano, 24th Shptbmbeb. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/3|} 4 mourns’ anruv ban* ...2,4^ 3 Credit, ...2/ 4** 3 Documentary ...2/4} Calcutta, Demand Bank Ra. 174} i days’ sight Private 176 Bombay. Demand Bank 174} Mouiwein, Demand Bank 174 3 days’ sight Private 17 6
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    PRODUCE.
    177 6 Gold iw»t 165.20 B. Popporf W.Coast 31b». oz.) no stock White Peppor $l5. —sellers Trang Pepper 10. —nominal Ciovoa (picked) out of season 7O. —nominal Mace Picking* 60.— nom. Nutmegs 1 ill* 19. sales No t 6.65 sales Sugar 'I stock Ha*ke 3.32 sales Tapioca. 1.5 sales )opra 6-8)
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    MARKET PRICES.
    181 6 Penang, 24th September. li>oB Beep— <*«• Soup p** r cat*' 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 Fork— Pork per can 34 Pig’s Head 20 1 Feet 26
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    SHARES.
    696 6 o 3 5 a >- o Cx, Capital. 10 for year ending 31 /3/08 7/- dur. 1007 4 6 dur. 08 1 6 noerirn for 8 45 p.c. for yr. ending 30/6/07 5 percent during 1907 p c. foro7A 7' 2 p.c. intoB 25 per cent for 1907 Mining.
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      84 6 A Neighbour’s Kindness. Mr. W. J. Fuller, J. P. t storekeeper, Rendelsham, South Australia, writes "I was called to see a neighbour who was suffering trom severe cramps and who really thought lie was past help. I gave him three uoses of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diar* rhuji Remedy, and
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      125 6 What Everybody Says Must Be True. Everybody who has used it says Cbamberberl&in’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy never fails to give relief from paius in the stomach or diarrhoea, which is positive proof of its reliability. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents. MS.RTIWT’S L&rTEEL. FILLS “t•>" Ladies. i mady
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      50 6 MACKAY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY. KARTELL’S BRANDY. Gleslers’ Champagne. Andrew Usher Co.’s SRECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. AGENTS FOR PBNANQ P. M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Sandilands, Buttery Cn BORDEN'S PEERLESS BKA3D EVAPORATED CREAM. Absolute Purity Guaranteed, AGENTS: SANDILANDS, BUTTER? 4 Co.. PENA NO.
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      75 6 WROUGHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINGS. btocßk on H»nd ADAMSON, GILFILLAN CO., LTD. IF YOU WANT TO DRINK THE BEST BEER, ORDER “ASAHI,” k<P.\ TH E DA! NIPPON BREWERY/ cs lid /> Wv TOKV0 JAPAN ojthe beer that wins immense popularity in the Far East. It pleases the most fastidious palates, COM
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    The Prospects of Synthetic Rubber.
    417 7 In view of a telegram from home the last few days that the production of synthetic rubber was an accomplished fact the following will be of interestl was talking the other day to a shareholder in the syndicate, or one of the syndicates, for the
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    Street Paving Experiment.
    514 7 Street construction is one of the problems we have ever with us, and the attention of leading engineers during the last decade has been especially directed to a study of paving methods with a view to securing the best results for the least money. The use of
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      1231 7 BAXTER Co.’s best navy canvas. saND U nds, buttery Co. uaviD CORSAR SON’S WELL-KNOWN extra NAVY CANVAS, No. 0. SANIHUNOS. BUTTERY Co, John Bazley Itiite Bros.’ PORTLAND CEMENT, “LION BRAND.” Saitdilsnds, Buttery Co., AGENI’B. PENANG F. M. 3. BURRELL Co.’s DOII.KD a raw UNSEED OILS, PAINTS a turpentine m HE
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      55 7 A Balm Indeed. No external application is equal to Cham* berlxin’s Pain Balm for sore muscles or swollen joints. No matter what may be the cause, this liniment will give relief. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents. Rigaud's Bocool Extract is an exact reproduction of this sweet yet powerful Indian
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      949 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, late of Dr. Allen Go., Pha, U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. ABHJDIIfft AT No. 2/a, Penang Road. A lew doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 rath* TEA TEA SOLE AGENTS FOR FENANG, PATERSON, SIMONS Co., Lid. WONG KIM MUN, No. 77a, Bishop Street. Manufacturer
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