Straits Echo, 16 February 1909

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    31 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 7. $24 Per Annum, PENANG, TUESDAY, 16th FEBRUIRY lO No. 36.
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      964 1 GUINNESS’S STOUT. OH a o M r B T1 If"XI m t» 4;-, X) ■j 8» A v O #r MO •3iv s.ssva T II K BA S X S EASTERN SHIPPING Company, Lid., (ENGINE WORKS.) i Quartered Bank of India, Australia and China. r NfORPORATKD BY ROYAL CHARTER. Engineers,
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      16 1 i HE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. £&fi Xfs ri ANG LEE Co., So/e Agents,
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    The Japanese View of Yuan Shih-kai.
    412 2 Says the Japan Time»: —Judging from the tone ot despatches received from the West concerning the situation in China, it would appear that no little uneasiness is felt among the foreign lepreseuta'ives at Peking over the course events may take in consequence of H.
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    A Rubber Question.
    430 2 A question that has ariseu in the customs administration at New York aud has b»eu referred to the India Rubber World, lelates to a new class of rubber which of late has come into this port in considerable quantities. We have been asked whether this is a
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    Novel Currency.
    194 2 It bas been known for some time that the Persian exclu quer bas been iu serious difficult ties, but quite a novel way out of them—in one direction at least—has just been reported from Teheran. The clamours of numerous malcontents for pay at Bagbi-Sh&h bad become somewhat more
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      86 2 A Popular Remedy in South Africa. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy bas been in South Africa for a number of years, and the fact that it still retains its popularity as a cure of coughs, colds and croup is certain proof that it gives satisfaction. Morum Bros gcueral merchants at Tarkastad, Cape
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      428 2 Thoroughly Tested. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has been examined by eminent analytical chemists who certified that it contained no narcotics It is not only a safe and harmless medicine but the best in use for coughs, colds and croup. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents. TOWN HALL. Feb. 22 nd 23rd
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      1636 2 FOB NEARLY TWO CENTURIES MARTELL’S BRANDY HAS KNOWN BUT ONE QUALITY, THE BEST. YOU KNOW IT BY THE BLUE AND SILVER LABEL. Made to Measure SEK TONG SIAH FREE TUITION. PARENTS and guardians are hereby informed that the Tiustees of the Sek Tong Siah Hock Haw Kong Kongsi will pay
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      63 3 Lady Weld. Br. e.s, 242, Cox, 15th Feb., Kedah, 15th Feb., Gen—A. G. A Co. Ayvthia. Ger. a s., 261, Reeken, 15th Feb., Asahan, 14th Feb.. Gen.—B. M. A 00. Cornelia, Br. s s., 194. Williams, 16th Feb., Teluk A usod, 15th Feb.. Gen.—E. 6. Co, Ltd. Malaya, Ger.
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      DEPARTURES.
      42 3 16th February. Petrel, for Pangkalan Brandan. Perak, for Deli. Sportsman, for Batu Bahra. Leong Ho. for Trang. G. Ferd Laeitz. for Colombo and Tuticorin. Pin Seng, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Carlyle, for Teluk Anson. Ipoh, for Port Swettenham and Singapore.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      72 3 Fom Ceylon, Außtralasia. India, Aden, Egypt and via Naples, for Europe etc.—Per Lutzow, to-morrow, 10 a-m. Langkat—Per Jin Ho. to-morrow, 1 p.m. Teluk Angon—Per Cornelia, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Dindings—Per Tong Chay Un, to-morrow, 4 p m. Asahau—Per Mary Austin, 18th instant, 1 p m. Port Swettenham, Port Dickeon
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    364 3 Per I. G. M. s.g. Kleist, (from Bremen, 13th Jan.) due at Penang on 18th Feb* To Penang Mr. A S. Haynes, Dr. R. Romer and family, Mr. Fritz Vogel, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. C. Sehoevers. To Singapore Mi. W. Criisemann, Mr* Fritz Kupper, Mrs.
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    37 3 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Outwards. Homewards Macedonia. 2~> Feb. I Britannia 27 Feb. Delhi II Mar. Delta tit Mar. Extra Service. Outwards Homewards. Palma 18 Feb. I Nyanta 19 Feb. Sumatra 2 Mar. Malta ;t Mar.
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    30 3 tttei» rV/t it0 Agttu* Du$ Liitzow Singapore B.M.ACo. llOtb Feb Kleist Colombo B.M.&Co. 18rh Benlawers London S.B.ACo. 20 tb Macedonia Colombo A.Q &Co. 25th Britannia Singapore A.O.ACo. 27.1»
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    SAILINGS.
    24 3 Veitelt For r I 1 Liitzow Colombo fi.M.JCo. Feb' Kleist Singapore B.M ACo. Healawerg Siukiapce SB ACo. Macedonia Singapore A.Q.ACo. Britannia Colombo A.G.AOo.
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      1132 3 (SHIPPIN G.) P.&O. Steam Navigation Coy. bxpectod Arrivals and Depart a res. Mail Service. Outward. Feb. 25 Mam Ionia connecting with Multra Mar. 11 Delhi do. Mongolia 25 Devanha do. Marmora Apr. 8 Axsayc do. India Homeward. Date. Steamer. Feb. 26 Britannia Mar. 13 Delta 26 Macedonia Apr. 10 Delhi
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    The Straits Echo.
    98 4 Joa'.lr* satisfies everybody and Ja«tlce alene Knbll*h»d daily (siiapt Handays.) AT Tl K CRITERION CRESS, Lid., No. 226—2:12. Beach Street. Penany. PRICK: DAILY LOCAL 12« per sminn OUTSTATIONH I’ostatte Kitra KAIL lIHTION (Poet rreel $l5 OA KLB ADDRKBS Echo—Penang.”' Telephone No. 343. 0,3,— A1l boalueea coin nnnlcaflons
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    A “NO” ACTOR.
    389 4 What is a No actor asks the Singapore Free Pie**, in reprinting, from a'Japan contemporary, a reference to the death of the greatest Thespian of that class, Mr. Minoru Umewake, at the age of eighty-two years. This famous man has not appeared on the boards for over
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    The Mails.
    106 4 The 8 8. Britannia is expected to sail from Penang at 11 a.m. on Friday, the 26th instant. The N.-D. L. m*il ste.uier Kleist, having left Colombo at 8 p.in. yesterday, is expected to arrive here on the 19th inst. at 4 p m and will leave for
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    607 4 The following business in tin has been done to day Penang Penang Tiu Exchange. on bur ere, no sellers Eastern Smeltiug Co., 25 tous at 65.75 fctraits Trading Co., 25 65.75 Singapore Strails Trading Co, 5.» 65.62 s Total 100 tons Tin is quoted in
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    Agri-Horticultural Show.
    633 4 Patrons. H. E. the Governor and High Commissioner. H. H. The Sultan of Perak. >elangor. Pahang. i. Johore Kedah. The Yang Di Pertuan Besar Negri Sembilau. H. E. The Commissioner of Monthon Puk«t. The Resident General, Federated Malay States. President. The Hon’bie The Resident Councillor of Penang. Vice-Presidents
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    P. L. R C.
    139 4 The scores made by the Penang Ladies' Rifle Club on Monday were as follow Bislby Target 200 Yards. INVISIBLE BULL. Mis. Anderson 310 25 29 54 Mrs. Jamieson '360 19 29 48 Mrs Hamilton 310 19 25 44 Mrs Sproule *22 21 23 44 Mrs Sells
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    Penang Cricket Club.
    190 4 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played yesterday Championship. A. G. Anthony heat H. C. Sells. 6-2; 6—l. Doubles Handicap. Class BJ. G. Anthony and Reimann w. o. from Keer and Edwards. Singles Handicap, Class II Ambler heat MacDonald (bye). 7—5; 6—3 Singles
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    Mr. Wenyon’s Dramatic Recial.
    374 4 There were do signs of a thaw at the Parish Hall last night, although there was plenty of rain. Once again Mr. Wenyon recited to a poor house, and the onlv consolation he had was that the audience, if small, was appreciative. It was an enjoyable
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      324 4 BUY A GRAMOPHONE, $25.50. OUR SPECIAL OFFER. $25.50. I /I MACHINE THAT WILL S/NO AND T/ILK. I AUTISTIC CABINET, FLORAL HORN, $26.50. $100 «o i i i 5 SECURES YOU A BRAND NEW PIANO. flsk for particulars. FOR HIRE NEW PIANOS $10 per month. Tuned Free. 'i t% s 0.%
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The British Navy.
      137 5 (Supj)lied by Rev ter.) Lord Charles Beresford’s Impending Resignation. London, 15th February.—lt is < flicially announced that Admiral Lord Charles Beresford will vacate the command of the Channel Fleet on the 24th March. More important vessels than those now forming the Second Division of the main fleet,
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      The “Terriers.”
      49 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Colonies Desirous of Imitating. London, 15th February.— Lord Lucas. Parliamentary Under-Secretary of the Army Council, speaking in London, said that the country was beginning to appreciate the Territorial Army. The Colonies are being infected with enthusiasm and are considering the advisability of imitating.
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      Berlin.
      42 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Jack the Ripper Outrages. London. 16th February. —North Eaßt Berlin is in a state of panic owing to a series of stabbing outrages upon unaccompanied women. Fifteen cases have already been reported, only one of which proved fatal.
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      Turkey.
      24 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) New Cabinet Formed. London, 15lh February. —Hilmi Pasha has been appointed Grand Vizier aud li s formed a new Cabinet.
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      The Santiago Tragedy.
      49 5 Supplied by Reuter The Chancellor Confesses. London. 16th February.—A telegram from Santiago states that ihe Chancellor of the German Legation at Santiago has confessed that he killed the porter whose body was found in the ruiu& of the Chancellery but adds that it was in self-defence.
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      Lord Advocate Shaw.
      268 5 (Supplied by lieuter.) New Appointment. London. lGth February.—Mr. Thomas Shaw, Lord Advocate of Scotiaud, has been appointed a Lord of Appeal. Mr. Ahx*"de r Ure, Solicitor-General of Scotland, wil' replace Mr. Shaw. The Perak Pioneer says Mr. C. N. Maxwell, our new Magistrate, bas dealt a severe
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    Rural Board, Province Wellesley.
    1785 5 MEETING AT BUKIT MERTAJAM. A meeting k place yesterday morning in the Court House. Bukit Mertajam. to consider the accounts of the previous year, aud to approve a Supplemental Budget in connee'ion with i he a pp irent surplus from the previous year. There were present:
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    SUPREME COURT.
    963 5 IN CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION. (Before Mr. Justice Braddell.) The following appeals against the convictions and sentences recorded by the District Judge and Magistiates were disposed of yesterday afternoon Flieah Tiaug Kang vs. The Crown. An interesting Point of Law. The appellant was convicted of abetment of kidnapping in
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      H2O DESIDERATIO.
      154 5 To tub EmroK or ihb stbaiis Echo. Dear Sir, Will you kindly concede me space to suggest through the medium of your journal that a hydrant may he constructed at the Kuala Kangsar Railway Station for the supply of water? At present passengers travelling to and from Kuala
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    Passengers.
    45 5 Arrived. Per s.s. Pin &etig, loth Feb from Singa pore Mr. hdJ Mrs. Bacon and child, Mrs. Ng Choo Hong, Mr. Khaw Boon Ham Departed Per s.s. Perak, 16th Feb, for Deli Messrs. Couut Behr and Baron J>abzmer, Mr. and M rs. B. Rupert.
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    FIXTURES.
    107 5 To-day. 26th Dav of Ist Moon. P. G. C. Tennis Tournament. Town Band. Golf Club. *> to 7 p in. The New Japauese Cinematograph, corner of Campbell Street and Penang Road. 7- pin. and 9-10 pm. Alcazar Cinematograph, King Street Theatre, 8- p.m. Grand Chany of Programme Hippodrome Circus.
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    MAILS DUE.
    15 5 (’Inna (Lutzoic) ...16lh Feb, German K!ei*t) ...18th English Macedonia) 2->th China Britannia ...27th
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      46 5 Gonosan like other preparations of Copaiba and Sandalwood oil does not affect the kidneys or disturb the stomach and is well tolerated by the patient even aft*r lengthened treatment Trials by the Medical, Profession solicited. Samples fiee on application to any of the chief Penang Chemists.
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      351 5 The Penang Khean Guan Insurance Company, Ltd. j OTICE is hereby given that pursuant to proposals made bv Messrs. BENG KEE and KHAW JOO TOK. shareholders of the above Compauy, an Extraordinary General Meeting of all t he shareholders is called for on Tuesday, the 30th day of March, 1909.
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      389 5 16 ie The New Japanese Cinematograph. Grand Programme TO-NIGHT By Special Request, THE FAMOUS HARRY THAW’S TRIAL (ONLY ONE IN THE EAST) AND Other New and Nice Pictures will be shown. WE ANNOUNCE AGAIN Absolutely New Films! Great Variety of Pictures Steadiness and Clearness Panoramic Garden These are our prides.
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    Pen Portrait of the Late Chinese Empress Dowager.
    1194 6 Interesting Sketch of the Most i Remarkable Royal Woman of Modern Times. I first «aw tbe late Dowager Empress Tsu Tsi, writes a resideut of Peking in a London paper, at the moment to tier the most fateful of her chequered life
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    Mr. A. G. Angier on Singapore.
    467 6 Our readers have already seeu selections of what Mr. A. G. Augier, Editor of the L■ and C. Express, has written of his tour in the Far East. A notice of bis book The Far East Revisited” appears in the •‘Colonial Office Journal.” And
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    EXCHANGE.
    123 6 Pbmajto, 16th Fkb&vabT. (By courtesy of th* Chart **»4 Rink.) London Demand Bank ..2/3£ 4 months’ sight Ban* ...2/4/, 3 Credit -2/4/, 3 Documentary ...2/4/ 7 '\lcutta, Demand Bank R» 174 4 3 days’ sight Pr **l 176 Bombay. Demand hank 174 Mouimein, Demand Bank 173 2 days’ sight
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    PRODUCE.
    173 6 Gold I<eaf 364.60 B. Pepper(W.Coast 3lbs 5 oz.) no stock White Peppier $l7 75 sales rrang Peppier 13.37 tales Cloves 37 50 sellers Mace 74. —sellers Mace Pic-*~ 63. —sales Nutmeg* 110 s 19- —sellers No 1 6-65 sales Sugar 2 no stock (Basket 3.65 sellers Ttpioca Flour 1.70
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    MARKET PRICES.
    187 6 Pirano, 16th February, I&03 Brbf— <■/». Soup s** r can 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail 3O Tongue 30 Feet 20 Heart 30 Liver per catty 30 Pork— Pork per call; 32 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 24 Tongue 30
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    SHARES.
    1195 6 i I i- I 3 J Number of. "5 D 2 S 2 Capita'. Share!* Dividends Name. >, ’-g issued. g K oj “„0 1 C- w 9 i <y Mining. 1903 300,000 30,000 10 10 10 for year ending 31/3/08 Belat Tin Mining Co., L«td. 6 675 $6.50
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      58 6 Don’t Take the Risk. When you have a bad cough or cold co not let it drag along until it becomes chronic or develops into an attack of pneumonia, but give it the attention it deserves and get rid of it. Take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and you are sure of
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      136 6 Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. This Remedy always wins the good opinion, if not the praise, of those who use it. The quick cures, which it effects, eveu in the most severe cises, mak*>s it a favourite everywhere. It. is equally valuable for children, and when reduced with sweetened
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      232 6 *1 MCKAY’S liqueurwhisky. The Acme of Quality. Andrew Usher Co.’s WROUCHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINGS. Stock Always on Hand. ADAMSON, GiL.KIL.LAN CO., LTD. NOTICE. SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SAMDILANDS, BUTTERY Co.. AGENTS KOR r'P.NANO S R M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. 3. Co.” GIN *N RED CASES. lands, Buttery Cn “SLEDGE
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    Cricket Stories.
    814 7 The best literature of cricket has been produced, as a rule, by men who were no great cricketers themselves, for the simple reason that the hand which wields the b3t is seldom equally happy in the conduct of the pen. Rut there are exceptions to every rule, and
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      1237 7 INSURANCES. Guardian Assurance Company, Limited. Established J821. Subscribed Capital .£2.000,000 Total Invested Funds upwards of 4,500,000 Total Annual Income .£759,000 rpHE undersigned have been appointed JL Agents of the above Company at Penang, and are prepared to issue policies of Insurance against loss by fire at the lowest tariff rates.
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      141 7 Keep it Handy. You may not need Chamberlain's Cough Remedy now, but at this season of the year you are liable to need it within twenty four hours. It is. without doubt, the best on the market for coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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      1040 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. EB8IDINB AT /Vo. 21a Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 mthr TEA FOR SALE. USEFUL TO PLANTERS, ESTATES, ETC. Large Check Roll Books of leaves. Price, $8 each. v
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