Straits Echo, 2 March 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 Per Annum, PENANG, TUESDAY, vnd MARCH, 1909. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 48.
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    Tigers from Johore.
    218 2 His Highness the Sult.au of Johore has added two more to his trophies of the jungle, having shot two tigresses. The animals were located in a piece of juugle off the Tebraurd. about three miles from Johore Bahru, aud beaters drove them out, when his Highness shot
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    Secret Society.
    302 2 Choice of’ Being Ricsha Puller or Detective. The Straits Times of Feb. 27 says:— Mr. C. B. Stratton had a faithful ricsha puller to whom he gave a letter of recommendation. This was subsequently presented to Chief Insp. Hart by a Chinaman named Goh Kim Tian, who applied
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    Gang Robbers’ Outfit.
    449 2 Detectives’ Remarkable Discovery in Singapore. The most complete set of housebreaking implements ever captor*d in Singapore was exhibited in the third magistrate’s court, last week, by Chief Detective Inspector Bourne, who described them in detail and told of their discovery at No. 14 Upper Chiuchew Street, early
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    Kinta Gymkhana Meeting. PROGRAMME FOR 1909.
    918 2 FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 30th March. 1. —Maiden Plate, 2 30 p.m. Value $300. A R tee for Maidens, Weight 9st. 71b. Ex-Griffins imported at $400 or under allowed 14 lb, over $400 7 lb. Entrance $15. Distance 1 mile. 2.—The Champion Griffin Race, 2
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      100 2 A Sprained Ankle. As a rule a man will feel well satisfied if be can bobble around on crutches in two or three weeks after sprainirg bis ankle, and it is two or three mouths before he is fully re covered. This is an unnecessary loss of time, for in
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      35 2 Riedel’s Gouosan is not Unpleasant to take and is not attended by those distressing byeffects which so often accompany the use of balsams aud Santal oils, It has secured unqualified praise from the leading Specialists.
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      563 2 PROM 1715 TO 1908. MARTELL’S has invariably represented the EIOHESTQUALITY IN BRANDY. YOU KNOW IT BY THE BLUE AND SILVER LABEL. JUST ARRIVED. WOOD DUNN CO.’S PURE AUSTRALIAN BUTTER, in 1 lb. and 2 lbs. tins. Price, 50 cts per lb“LOCOMOTIVE” BRAND CONDENSED MILK. GUARANTEED FINEST QUALITY AND FRESH. 1ST.
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      1054 2 NOTICE. TO LET. Factories, Firms, Planters &c., who desire to increase their business by establishing; an agency in North-China, are requested to communicate with the CHINA BORNEO TRADIN6 Co.. Tientsin (North-China 24-12 08 015 NOTICE. A Meeting of the Board of the Licensing Justices will be held in the Second
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      91 3 Pin Seng, Hr. s.s., 378, Davidson, Ist Mar., Singapore, 27tb Feb., Geu.— E. 8. Co., Lid. Lady Weld, Hr. s.s., ‘242. Cox, Ist Mar., Kedah, Ist, Mar., Gen.— A. G. Co. Ban Wliatt Soon, Hr. s s.. 199, Milne, Ist Mar., Tongkab, 28th Feb-, Gen. —E. 8. Co., Ltd.
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      DEPARTURES.
      56 3 2nd March. Petrel, for Pangkalau Hrandan. Perak, tor Dali. Leong Ho, for Trang. Pin Seng, for Port Swetteuhain and Singapore. Carlyle, for Teluk Ausou. Ileael, for Singapore. Mambanj, for Setul. Ipoh, for Port Swetteuhain aud Singapore. Japan, for Calcutta. Hong Bee, for Singapore, Hongkong, Amoy aud Swratow. Un Peng,
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      MAILS CLOSE
      118 3 Fob Ceylon, Australasia, India, Aden, Egypt aud via Naples, for Europe etc.— Per P. It Luitpold. to-morrow, 10 a.m. longkab—Per Sappho, to-morrow, 1 p.ui. Langkat— Per Jin Ho, to-morrow, 1 p.ui. Hatu Habra—Per Padang, to-morrow, 1 p m. Traug PaugNga—Per Deli, to-morrow, 1 p.m. longkab— Per Ban Whatt
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    285 3 Per P. and O. s.s. Sumatra, due at Penang on 3rd Mar. To Penang (from London, Jan. 30) Miss Mitchell, Mr. D. Matthew. Mr. C. L. Pealty, Mrs. A. Barbour and children, Miss K. J. Nicholas, Mr. M. MacKinnon, Mr. J. Mac Leod, Mr. J. T.
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    37 3 1 fit*' V r* W i Ap-* Due P. lle«eut Luitpolu .Singapore B.M.ACo. 2nd Mar. P. Ludwig Colombo BM.ACo. 4 tli f.otbiau JGlasgow 3 B.&Co. tith Bendorau London S.B.&Co. 7th Delhi Colombo A.G&Co. 11 till
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    SAILINGS.
    27 3 Vessel» For A it.nt* Ln-'Oe J P. Result Luitpo'd Colombo S.M.ACo. Mar. P. Ludwig Singapore B-M.&Co. Lothian Singapore S.B&Co. Heudorau Singapore S.li &Co. Delhi S.ngapore A.G.&Co.
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      1384 3 (BHIPPIN G.) P. 0. Steam Navigation Coy Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Bervice. Outward Mar. 11 Delhi 25 Devanha Apr. 8 A stage 22 Delta connecting with Wo. Wo. do. Homeward. Mongolia Marmora India Victoria Date. StMunnr Connecting Due summer. wjth g.g. Lon(lon> THROUGH STEAMER TO LONDON. a.B. Macedonia March
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    The Straits Echo.
    97 4 lontif» «litindex everybody and Jnutice ainue <•«»• I'llhlluliMl rlelly |ttix**|it «mt.lny *.l »T Tl B CRiTbltlON PRESS, Lid.. No. 226—232, Beacli Streoi. Pmiihi’v PRIOR DAILY IXKIAI |M per wninm OUTHTATIONS Poet*** Kitr». «All, BIMTION (Poet Free) «IS UAKI.R ADDRKSS Echo— Penang.* '’•lwphone No. 343 •*.A.—AU baslnee* commonicatlonx
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    THE “ACTING” OFFICIAL.
    980 4 We who live under the aegis of the Straits Settlements Government can have nothing but praise to bestow upon the Civil Servants on whose shoulders falls the responsibility of our adiniuis- tration. Both in an individual and in a collective sense, our Civil Service is well deserving
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    507 4 The following business in tin has been f done to-day Penang Penang Tiu Exchange. 12£ tons at $65 90 > Eastern Smelting Co., 25 66.25 1 Mraits Trading Co., 25 66.25 i Singapore r Straits Trading Co., 75 66.25 i Total 137£ tons. Tin is
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    Chinese Reformer’s Movements.
    63 4 Kang Yu Wei leaves Penang. Mr. Kang Yu Wei has left Penang, ostensibly for Port Said. This news should dispose of the numerous conflicting rumours as to the whereabout* of this famous reformer. The Straits Echo ha 3 good authority for stating that he is really ou
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    Next Sunday’s Picnic.
    181 4 Since we published the announcement yesterday of the forthcoming Sunday picnic on the s.s. Lady Weld, several enquiries have been addressed to us as to just what is promised. A representative of the Straits Echo has ascertained that the phrase provided sufficient support is given.” is merely
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    Penang Cricket Club.
    504 4 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties J played yesterday s Championship. S Proc'er beat Hodge, f 6—3 6—1. Doubles Handicap, Class A. i unfinished tie). Goodrich and Tomlin beat Neubronner and Sells, 6—4; tj_3. r Singlet Handicap, Class C. (unfinished ties) Gor'is beat
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Singapore Opium Farm.
      42 4 (Echo Special.) Huge Arrears. Singapore, 2nd March.—Yesterday afternoon the Government placed Mr. W. S. Gibson, of the Singapore Chinese Protectorate in charge of the Opium Farm. It is stated that the Farmers are behindhand in the payment of $600,000.
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      A Deluge.
      32 4 (Echo Special.) Tram* Stop Running. Singapore, 2nd March.—Heavy rains fell in Singapore yesterday and the streets were flooded to the depth of several feet. The trams had to stop running.
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      Russia and China.
      73 4 (Supplied by lleuter.) Critical Situation. r odJou, I st March —Telegrams from Peking state that the situation arising out of Russia’s insistence to administer the Municipality of Harbin is approaching a crisis. The European Powers are urging China to adopt a stronger attitude. The Russmus are closing
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      Harbin.
      80 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Question in Parliament. Londou, 2nd March.—Mr. McKinnou Wood, Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, replying in the House of Commons yesterday to Mr. J. D Rees (Liberal member for Montgomery District) said that the Government bad considered the appointment of a consul at Harbin «ml decided that British
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      The Balkan Trouble.
      66 4 (Supplied hu lieuier.) Russian Advice to Servia. London, Ist March —A Russian communication to Servia declares that, in view of the political situation, the maintenance of a pacific attitude in Servia was of vital interest. The Russian Government was in a position to know that territorial aspirations
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      Forfarshire Bye-Election.
      266 4 Forfarshire ByeElection. (Supplied by Reuter.) Liberals Retain the Seat. London, 2nd March.—Mr. Falconer (Liberal) has been elected for Forfarshire in succession to Capt. J. Sinclair who has been raised to the peerage Mr. Falconer polled 6,422 votes and Mr. Blackburn (Unionist) 3.970 votes. The trial made at the new (Batavian)
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      329 4 (f A BUY A GRAMOPHONE, $25.50. OUR SPECIAL OFFER. $25.50. /1 MACHINE THAT WILL SING AND TALK, ARTISTIC CABINET, FLORAL HORN, $25.50. A AA SECURES YOU A M>IUU BRAND NEW PIANO. /7s/c for particulars ,iO- HIRE NEW PIANOS \V|* $lO per month. Tuned Free. o 'i THE ROBINSON PIANO C”"
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      39 4 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. Tbe many remarkable cures of colds and grip effected by this preparation have made it famous over a large part of the civilized world. It can always be depended upon. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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    SUPREME COURT.
    2797 5 IN CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION lifjore the Chief Justice and Justices Braddell and Sercombe-Smith.) W.c. BOOMGARDT vs. CRITERION PRESS, LIMITED. Mr. A damn’ Addirss. At the conclusion of Mr. Allan’s speech, which was fully reported in our columns yesterday, Mr. Adams addressed the Court on the question of damages
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    Fined $500.
    280 5 Mr. Allen. Assistant Protector of Chinese, visited an unfinished house in Jelutong Road, the other day. As a result of what was then reeD, Li in Bun Yew, the owner, was to-day convicted, by Mr. Cavendish, of being in possession of two syringes suitable for hypodermic injection. He
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    Our London Letter.
    1126 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Loudon. Febiuary sth. Gunnery Tests. The Admiralty has just issued the results of the gunnery *ests in the fleet in the year 1908 With regard to the tests with the heavy gUDB, my Lords have been pleased to note with satisfaction the further
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    Kedah Notes.
    290 5 t From Our Own Correspondent.) Alor Star, 27th Feb. Visit, of Siamese Officials. His Excellency Chao Pbya Surawongse, Lieutenant General, and Principal A. D. C. to His Majesty King Chulalougkorn, and suite have been on a visit, to Kedah. The party came overlaud from Bangkok. His Excellency paid
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    Tongkah Notes.
    335 5 (From Our Own Correspondent March Ist New Sanitary Board. A meeting was held last Monday at the Government Offices, to discuss the advisability of forming a Sanitary Board on the same lines as a Municipality on a British Colony. The following geutlemen were present: H. E- Mora Chow
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    Passengers.
    18 5 Departed Per s.s. Pentakota, Ist Mar., for Singapore Messrs E D. Hewan, Fr. Nottebohm and Arthur Wallenberg.
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    FIXTURES.
    111 5 To-day. 11th Dav of 2nd Moon. P. C. C Tennis Tournameut. Town Baud. Golf Club, 6 to 7 p.m. The New Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Campbell Street and Penang Road, 7- p.m. and 910 pm. Alcazar Cinematograph, King Street Theatre, 8- pm. To-morrow 12th Day of 2nd Moon. P.
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    MAILS DUE.
    19 5 China (P. R Luitpold) 2nd Mar. (Jermau (Prim Ludwig) 4th English (Delhi) ...11th China (Macedonia) ...26th Feb./
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      226 5 NOTICE OF REMOVAL. DR. J. KIRK lias removed from Fontenay to THE TOWERS, 120, Anson THE BANDMANN COMEDY CO. WILL STACK “The Lady of Ostoad,” AT THE TOWN HALL, ON Saturday, 13th instant. Further particulars later on. 2-3 09 191 THI; PROPERTY AND COMMERCIAL SALE ROOMS. Auction Sale. At Sepoy
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    A New Explosive.
    160 6 A correspondent, of The Times states that a number of tests have recently been made in mines and quarries with a new explosive, which is the invention of a Canadian, and a Company is to be formed for its manufacture. A site of 30 acres for the
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    Caruso and His Wife.
    157 6 Lady (’alls at New Yurk Hotel and Makes a {Scene. Much interest has been aroused in New York by the sudden appearance there of the wife of Signor Caruso, who forced her way into the Knickerbocker Hotel, where the famous tenor was staying, and insisted on
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    Great Expectations.
    121 6 j The newspaper should teach as well as tickle. —Mr. Birrell.] Come, earnest souls, who aim to cure Your fellows’ trend to vanity, And by your efforts to secure Improvement in humanity. And learn of me Betimes to see What you must follow, what must flee. For I
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    Really Was Hard.
    186 6 Examination of Pharaoh’s Heart Bears out Bible Story. Everyone knows of the hard-hearted Pharaoh who troubled the children of Israel, and was in turn visited with plagues So everyone will be interested in a particular sphere of activity indulged in by the Royal Society of Medicine. The
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    Unexpected Heirs.
    198 6 Hick Man Leaves Son and Daughter of Secret Marriage. Quite unexpectedly direct heirs have been disclosed to the estate of the late Capt. Thos. Freke Lewis, of the Court. Abbey Dore, Hereford St. Pierre, Chepstow. Mon and Moynes Court, Chepstow. The deceased captain, who was known as the
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    The Rights of Married Women.
    351 6 Important Judgment by the Court of Appeal. Two points of importance affecting the rights of married women were decided last month. In the Court of Appeal the Lord Chief Justice, the Master of the Rolls, and Lord Justice Buckley, considered the appeal of Mrs. Florence
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    The Tin Outlook.
    451 6 Writing in In Tinland, a correspondent says:— I do not think that prices are likely to fall much lower. I express this view with all reserve, and base it on several circumstances (a) The general trade of the Straits Settlements was woefully depressed during 1908, and as
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    EXCHANGE.
    117 6 Puuko, 2nd March (By courtesy of the Chartered Rani..) London Demand Bang ---/3£ 4 months* sight Ben* 2/4-jfg S Credit ...-/V- 3 Documentor) ...2/4/, ’alcuiiH, IVunnd Bank Kh 174, 3 day» sigi.4 r'rwwie 176 B'nnbav. Demand Beni 174 Mooimem, DemwnA Bant 173 3 days’ sight Pnv;* 176 Madras, Deman<i
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    PRODUCE.
    184 6 Gold Leaf $64.60 i. Pep, er(W Co is! 31b5.50z.) no stock sVhite pHpp at 117 75 seller* Prang Pepp** 13J sales Cl >vei* 37 50 tales M .ice 74 —sellers Mace Pic» 63. —sales Nutnw 110 s 18 —sales C No 1 6.65 sales Sugar < 2 no stosk
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    MARKET PRICES.
    193 6 Psnang, 2nd March, 1909. Bur— ett. Soup per cai.t> 12 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 50 Feet 20 Heart 30 Liver per catty 30 Pork Pork pel oatt} 32 Pig’s Hear! 20 Feet 24 Tongue 30
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    SHARES.
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      32 6 Gonosau provokes neither discomfort, complicat ions, nor nausea. It is the happiest scientific combination of best East Indian Sandalwood oil and Kawa Kawa. Bottles of ■id capsules at all chemists and dealers.
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      54 6 Pneumonia. This is one of the most dangerous, and often fatal, diseases. It always results from a cold or from an attack of the grip. Cham* berlain’s Cough Remedy quickly cures these diseases and counteracts any tendency towards pneumonia. It is made especially for these and similar ailments. The George
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      233 6 MACK AY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY. The Whiaky of Connoisseurs. Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co.. AGENTS FOB PENANO <S F. M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN WROUCHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINGS. Stock Always on Hand. ADAMSON, GIL.FIL.LAN CO., LTD. NOTICE!. For the last two years ASAHI
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    Steam Boilers.
    228 7 The Government Gazette has the following notification The Rules under The Steam Boilers Ordinance 1887 dated the 11th September, 1905, are amended by Order of the Governor m Council by the substitution for Rules VII and VIII of the following new rules VII. —The following scale of fees
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    Exterminating Pirates.
    580 7 American Activity in the Sulu Archipelago. General Tasker H. Bliss, commanding the Philippines Division, who recently returned from a thorough investigation of the conditions in the Sulu Archipelago, has summed up the situation there. He found that Jikiri, the Moro outlaw, is at the head of the band
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      1248 7 INSURANCES Guardian Assurance Company, Limited. Established 1821. je‘2.000.000 Subscribed Capital Total Invested Funds up"ward 8 of 4,500,000 Total Annual Income .£759,000 IHE undersigned have been appointed T Agents of the above Company at nicies Penang, and are prepared to issue policies of Insurance against loss by firs at the lowest
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      107 7 Croup. The first symptom of this disease is hoarseness. Wlieu Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is given as soon as the child becomes hoarse, the attack cau always be averted. Even after the croupy cough has appeared, the attack can be warded off by the use of this remedy. It is a
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