Straits Echo, 5 January 1909

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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. 7. $24 Her Annum. PENANG, TUESDAY, sth JANUARY, 1909. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 3.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 967 1 TIANG LEE a Co. kT f? r o ECO *r*« OO Or s> o 8 (i 2 oo t" sr/ >■ sc a v A o SOLE AGENTS. T H a a. n x s EASTERN SHIPPING Company, Ltd., (ENGINE WORKS.) Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass iron Founders. Engineering Appliances Fittings in
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    • 19 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. A £0 ?> V 10/nCJJ^-" T S ANQ LEE A Co., sofe Agents*
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  • 1157 2 In the December issue of the Contem -1 r l porary Rev tw, A Chinese Cambridge- f man gives an interesting treatise on 11 Social Transformation in China,” and the e attractive aud startling problem of the new era commencing in China. That country has till recent
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  • 1103 2 FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 26th January. G t< 1. —The Maiden Plate. ri Value $500. A Race for Maiden Horses. a Weight as per scale reduced 14 lbs. All horses imported into the Straits or F. M. S. as Subscription Griffins at a price not
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 54 2 From a Nova Scotia Publisher. Mr. H. G. Harris, publisher of the Advertiser, Kentvilie. N S., makes the following statement: *'l hive u»ed Chamberlaiu’s Cough Remedy for myself and family and find it to be ouh of the best medicines for coughs and colds that I ever tried.” The George
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    • 456 2 Croup is Imminent. No matter how well your children may appear to be, you are never safe without a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in the house. It never fails to relieve and is perfectly safe to give the little ones. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents. Cheap Week End
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    • 354 2 Entries Close at 5 p. m. on Thursday, 14th January (except for Race 3, Second Day, and Race 8, Third Day, which close as stated); Handicaps for First Day will be published on or before Monday, 18th January, 1909. A penalty of 7 lb. is incurred in a handicap by
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    • 427 2 notice. IS hereby given that Mr. Edward William Presgrave has retired from the firm of Presgrave and Matthews and that Messrs. Sydney Cole Ambrose and William Edward Cleaver aie now the 6ole partners in that firm. Dated 1st day of January, 1909. PRESGRAVE MATTHEWS. 4-1-09 5a NOTICE. TAMIL IMMIGRATION FUND
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    • 663 2 CROTOLARIA SEED. BEST Grpen Manure and Weed-Des-trojer for Kubber etc. Apply to BEHN, MEYER CO., LTD. 8-12-08 725uc THE I SALES ROOM, I 1 56, Beach Street, Penang. I Undertake the Sale by AUCTION of J 2 Merchandise (either sound or damaged) I HOUSE and LANDED PROPERTY, and I FURNITURE
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  • 24 3 Vcese.it Agent* Due Biilow Singapore Lu'zow Colombo Davanba (Colombo Aagave Singapore B.M.ACo. B.M ACo. A.O ACo. A.G.ACo. 5th Jan. 7th 14th 16(h
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  • 28 3 Vejseh For A yen!* Lenvei Bui ,w Lii zow De ai>ba A*anya Colombo S'Dgapo»e S Colombo 8 M <fcCo 8 M <tCo. 0 <fcOo. V..Q &Co. Jan.
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  • Shipping.
    • 140 3 Lindu’a, Br. s.a., 3.355, Jan., Singapore, Ist Jan., Gen —H. L*& Co! Perak. Br. ss, 258, Crichton, 3rd Deli, 2nd Jan., Gen.—E. S. Co., Ltd. Carlyle, Br. s s., 331, Treweeke, 3rd Jan., Teluk Anson, 2nd Jan., Gen.— Kwong On. Montgomeryshire, Br. s.s., —Jackson, 3rd Jan, Loudon. 28th Nov.,
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    • 63 3 sth January. Si'esia, tor China and Japan. Petrel, tor Pangkalan Braudan. Perak, for Deli. Leong Ho, for Trang. Pt« Seng, for Port Swetteuliam and Singapore. Hok Canton, for Laugsa, T. Setnawe, Segli, Olehleh and Sabaug Carlyle, for Teluk Anson. Ipoh, for Port Swottenhain and Singapore. Mauibang, for Setul. Bulow.
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    • 63 3 Fob Singapore. China andJapau—Per Japan, to-morrow, 4 p.m. Singapore, China and Japan —Per Luttovo, 7tli instant, 11 am. Deli—Per Malaya, 7th instant, 1 p.m. Pulau Lanekawi—Per Plying Dragon, 7th instant, 3 pm. Singapore, China and Japan—Per Malta. 7th insti n‘, 3 p m. Calcutta—Per Lai Sang, 7th instant*
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  • 440 3 l J er P. aud O. s.s. Malta, due at Penang, on 7th Jan. To Penang (from London, Dec. 5) Mr. and Mrs. T. Symon, Miss Dunlop, Mrs. Bradson, Mr. P. S. Murray, Mr. J. Barclay. To Singapore (from London) Miss M. Krarup. Master F. Krarup,
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 622 3 P.&O. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail 8«rvic«. Outward. Jan. 14 Devanha connecting with Moolian 28 Britannia do China Feb. 11 Delta do Moldavia Homeward. THROUGH STEAMER TO LONDON. B.s. Macedonia FARES BY March 26. MAIL STEAMERS. Ut and Claw To London by Sea £66 £44 To Marseilles
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    • 479 3 (SHIPPING.) HAMBURG-AMERIKA UNIE. FREIGHT SERVICE. Next Sailings for Singapore, China and Japan. s.s. Slavonia Oth January, 1909. 8.8. Saxonia 16th January, 1909. Next Sailings Homeward. VIA COLOMBO. s. s. Istria, 24th January, 1909 for Hamburg. Taking cargo at through Rates to Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Copenhagen Lisbon, Oporto, London, Liverpool, Glasgow,
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  • 93 4 JnwUrs ratlßdes everybody and Justice alene Kabllshed dally (eicept Hondayv.» *T TH» CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street. Penang PRICE: DAILY LOCAL W* per annntn OUTBTATIOKS Postage Ultra. WAIL BDITION (Poet Free) «15 OABLH ADDRKSS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343. It.a.— All boatuem communicatlonx should be addressed
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  • 650 4 We published yesterday the judgment of Sir Gorrell Barnes in the petition of Louie Venugopal Chetti nee Taylor, for a judicial separation from her husband, who is a Hindu and a District Judge in the Presidency of Madras, on the ground of desertion. The Judge held that the
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  • 227 4 On the Bth ult. Mr. George Copley, the Assistant Treasurer, called the attention of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce to the fact that the old-die Straits dollars and tifty-cent pieces would not be legal tender after December 31, 1908. The Chinese Chamber went to the expense
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  • 25 4 To-morrow being the Feast, of Epiphany, there will be a celebration of the Holy Communion at St. George’s Church, at 8 a.m.
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  • 201 4 The following business in tin has l>een done to-day Singapore: Straits Trading Co., *<*7lol buyers, no sellers Penang Penang Tin Exchange, r,,, buyers, no seller, 6680 Eastern Smelting C 0.,") .y, buyers, no sellers 1 Straits Trading Co., 50 tous at 67.12 J Tin is
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  • 331 4 Yesterday’s Run. Yesterday’s papercbase will long be remembered as one of the best runs the members of the Hunt Club have participated in for many a long day, the field being large, the course excellent and the weather all that could be desired. Two dozen riders met
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  • 448 4 (Before Mr. Brown.) Voluntarily Causing Hurt. Chia Im, Tan Kuan and Li Keat were yesterday fined $lO each for strikipg Ng Seng Ti and Tan Leng at Armenian Street on Boxing Day. Another defendant in the same case, Ui Kit, was fined $2O and bound over, in
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
    • 706 4 To the Eonoß oi ths Straub Echo. Sir,—May Ibe allowed to ask for a little information through the medium of your much-read paper At the foot of this is a specimen statement of accounts, from which it will be noticed that Mr. Micawber has a credit
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 402 4 NOTICE Owing to the difficulties of collection, on and after May Ist (1908) all Bills must be settled on leaving the Eastern and Oriental and Crag Hotels. Nb Bills will be posted for collection *any outstation. SAKKIES BROTHERS. PROPRIETORS. AT LAST! A HIGH-GRADE BICYCLE JIT LO¥ COST. We are introducing
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    • 39 4 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Cures Colds. This remedy acts on nature’s plan, allays the cough, relieves the lungs, aids expectoration, opens the secretions, and aids nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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  • TELEGRAMS.
    • 327 5 Supplied, by Reuter.) Bodies Buried at Sea. London, 4th January.—The bodiea of the victims in the Italian disaster are being piled up by the hundreds, covered with quicklime, shipped to the open sea, and sunk. Italian GOYerument’s Subscription. It is confirmed that the Italian Government will ask
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    • 35 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Disturbing and Ominous. London, sth January.—The papers regard Yuan Sbih-kai’s fall as disturbing and ominous. The Times anticipates serious consequences and recalls his influence in saving the besieged legations.
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    • 69 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Austria and Servia. London, sth January.—M. Nikolas Passitch, the Servian Foreign Minister, speaking in the Skupshtina (National Assembly) with regard to the annexation of Bosnia, said that it was a violation of the Treaty of Berlin- Bosnia and Herzegovina, be stated, must become independent
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    • 34 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Election to tbe Senate. London, 4th January.—ln the election to the French Senate the Ministerialists gained fifteen seats. M. Clemenceau, tbe Premier, and the whole of his list are returned.
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  • 178 5 The Chinese to Petition the Secretary of State. A meeting of the Chinese Commercial TTnion was held this afternoon, says the Hongkong Telegraph of the ‘22 ad ult.. under the presidency of Mr. Chang Kang-yu, to discuBB the recent amendment of the Magistrates Ordinance making
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  • 609 5 Statutory Meeting. A Statutory Meeting of shareholders in the Menglembu Lode Syndicate, Ltd., was held yesterday afternoon at the Chamber of Commerce. Penang. Mr. W. R. Armstrong, in the chair, opened proceedings by stating that the meeting had t>een convened according to Statute, which lavs down
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  • 239 5 Last Six Months’ Output. The following is a statement, of the output of dressed ore from the Rahman Hydraulic Tin Mine for the six months ended 31st December last:— July Pels. 112 August 182 September 238 October 245 November 252 December 300 It is notified by
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  • 751 5 Directors’ Report. The following is the first report of the directors of Salak South, Ltd., to be presented at the meeting on Jan. 12th Singapore, 2nd Dec., 1908. Gentlemen, Your directors beg to submit a duly audited statement of accounts from the 14th of October, 1907, the
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  • 672 5 Savs the Bangkok Times of the 22nd ult. The High Commissioner and the Chief Judge of Montbon Puket have power to frame any regulations which they may find the circumstances require there, and these regulations are brought into force on receiving the sanction of the Government.
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  • 102 5 Akrivko. Per 6 s. Thyc Oe. 4th Jan., froui Semiling: Mr. and Mrs» Chessareau. Per s.s. Pin Seng. 4th Jan., frotn Singapore Miss Lingard, Mr. Khoo Thean Seng. DbI’ARTEL». Pe r s.s. Un Peng. Ph Jan., for Perlis Mr. A. Duke. Per s s. Palitana, 4th Jan for Singapore
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  • 69 5 To-dat. I4th Day of 12th Moon. Town Band. Golf Club, G to 7 p.tn. The New Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Campbell Street and Peaang Road, 7- p.m. and 910 p.m. The PatheBcope, King Street Theatre, 8- pm. To-morrow. 15th Day of 12th Moon. Epiphany. The New Japanese Cinematograph, corner
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 38 5 No Poison. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has been declared absolutely free from any injurious substance bv Government and expert chemists, and mothers need have no hesitancy in giving it to the smallest infant. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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    • 135 5 An Indian Nobleman Uses Cham> berlain’s Cough Remedy. You will see by the following that Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is a favourite in the palace as well as with the humbler people in India: M For the past four years I have been getting large supplies of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, not
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    • 25 5 The first violeut inflammatory symptoms quickly disappear after treatment with Riedel’s Gonosan Capsules No better preparation now on the market. Certified by the leading Specialists.
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    • 689 5 FOR. SALE. ONE Pony and Trap with harness, for £150. at the Magazine Police Station. Apply to CHIEF POLICE OFFICER, 5-1 09 7a Penang. FOR SALE. 1 Four-seated, rubber-tyred Victoria in first class order, by Beunett Co., Ipswich 1 Madras built dogcart, fitted with rubber tyres. 1 Locally uiade palanquin,
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  • 1408 6 Why Can a Fly Walk Up a Pane of Glass The following editorial appeared iu a f*cent issue of the Manila CableneiosAmerican There lay before our eyes a paper printed bj the Bureau of Education entitled Examination for the completion of Grade VI. It is sub-headed Animal Life.” We We
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  • 167 6 Young Man Squanders £250,000 in Ten Years of “Seeing Life• When he came of age teu years ago Mr. George Henry Holt Freeman inherited a quarter of a million of money. In the London Bankruptcy Court last month it was stated that his affairs showed a
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  • 119 6 Pnm, sth Jambabt. {By evurt—y of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Sank ...2/ 3£ 4 months’ sight Bant ..2/4 T^ 3 Credit .-2/4 3 Documentary ...2/4 A 'alcutta, Demand Bank R*. 174$ 3 «lays’ signt Private 176 Bombay. Demand Bank 174 Moulmein, Demand Bank 173 3 days’ sight Private
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  • 182 6 lold iea.i 365.20 B. Pepperf W.C»*h.h« <»*.. no stock White Pepper sl6 buyers Trang Pepper Ilf sales Glove» 37. —sellers Ma«.e 73. —sales Mace Picking" 63. —sales Nutmeg» 1 lu» 20. —sales N<* 1 6.65 sales Suga« < 2 no stock Ka-v#»« 3.65 sellers Tapioca F’ou* 190 sales Qopra
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  • 193 6 I Penang, sth January, 1909 Bekk— dt. Soup per cat tx 14 L Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 f Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tougue 50 Feet 20 Heart 30 Liver per catty 30 Pork— Pork per catt% 32 Pig’s 11 ea<]
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  • 884 6 a i s d. o 2 Number of j *5 S 2 Capital. Shares > Dividen- s Name. .2 ’-S 3 g I m 3 1 <y i Mining:. 1903 300,000 30,000 10 10 10 for year ending 31/3/08 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. 0 75 7.25 57, .907
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 45 6 According to all accouuts wa have the assurance that Gouosan is one of the most valuable discoveries of modern pharmacology and is far ahead of all pieparatious of Copaiba, Cubebs, etc. It is the safest and most successful. At all Chemists and i Deale» I
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    • 53 6 jFOR SALE/ “TALES OF MALAYA,”! BT I “SOUTHERN CROSS, i> Containing 18 very interesting short stories dealing with life in the Malay Peninsula. I (241 PAGES HE MI-OCTAVO) Price $l. i MAY Bl HAD AT THE “Straits Echo” Office.! ALSO AT Messrs. WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW Co.. KIM Co., Singapore. LOCH MAN
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    • 129 6 MJuCKAY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY. The Acme of Quality. Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. AGENTS FOE PENANQ <f F. M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN ll* RED CASES. Sandilands Buttery Cn WROUCHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINGS, Stock Alwayi ADAMSON, GIL.FILL.AN CO., LTD. BORDEN'S PEERLESS 8810 EVAPORATED
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  • 254 7 Bryan still has his weekly, the Commoner, and Roosevelt is to have the Outlook for hia mouthpiece on and after March 5. So the last-named paper announces in its latest issue received, with much advertising of itself and the President. What is Roosevelt to do, and
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  • 269 7 Barbers Busy on the Chinamen of Bangkok, We learn on somewhat reliable authority ihat many Bangkok Chinese are abolishing the queue of late, says the Siam Free Prets. Formerly an incident of this kind gave rise to much comment and a Chinese found bold enough to divest
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  • 357 7 Peabody Residents Forbidden to Play Piano After 10 p.m. Discontent has been caused among the residents of the Peabody estate at Herne Hill, London, by the imposition of rules much resembling the curfew law. A section of the teuants decline to obey the rules, which they describe as
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 1345 7 BURRELL Co.’s INSURANCES. BOILKD RAW LINSEED OILS, PAINTS TURPENTINE TO BE HAD RETAIL FROM ALL THE LEADING STORES. SANDILANDS. BUTTERY Cc., Sole Agents, Penang A F, M. S. John Bazley ihiie Bros.’ PORTLAND CEMENT, “LION BRAND.” Sandl'ands, Buttery <f Co., AGENTS. PENANG F. M. 8. DAVID CORSAR SON’S WELL-KNOWN EXTRA
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    • 41 7 When your dealer tries to palrn off an imitation of Kigaud’s Jianauga Water or any old thing which is not what you want, then is the time to throw a little hot air into him and keep away from this store»
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 1015 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, late of Dr. Alien Cu., ?ha U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free, KB8IDIK« AT /Vo. 2la, Penang Komi. A %w*loors from the Eastern and Oriental k Hotel. 6 mth* TEA V I THE PENANG ADVERTISING AGENCY, Bill-Postern and General Advertising Contractors Telephone No. 303; No. 7, Church
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