Straits Echo, 5 May 1909

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    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED AY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 7. $24 Per Aonom. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, sih MAY, 190». Slaglt Copy, !0 cents. No. 101*
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      933 1 GUINNESS’S STOUT. H ft O r-> m m NO -aiv S.SSVB THE. Eastern Shipping Company, Ltd., (ENGINE WORKS banks, Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation' AND DOCKYARD.) Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass Iron Founders. Engineering Appliances Fittings in Stock. Engine Works Stores Offices
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      28 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. It r O J 2; 6? >)»: n o *1 2 CD >■ »> x> Sfr/i 5 /OKTO. TIANG LEE A Co., Sole Agtatu
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    SITIAWAN ESTATE CASE.
    3974 2 (Continued from yesterday's issue.) Mr. Lo Mun Yuk was verv firm in bis opinion that there was nothing t in the document that supported Mr. j Leong Pin Kain’s rendering and I think j the reasons given by him for this opinion ought to prevail and that
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      83 2 A Bargain. YVben you can save from 25 to 50 per eeut. oo any aitide, you have a bargain- VVbon you buy a bottle of Chanilterlain’s Colic. Cholera au<l Diarrl tea Remedy at the regular pi ice, you will probably Bave several times ito cost in doctor's bills before tbe
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      328 2 Don’t Put It Off. Don't allow twenty-four hours to elapse without Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrbcei Remedy in your home. True, you may not need it within that time, hut it is better than any doctor’s prescription and worth twenty times its cost in cases of diarrbcei, cramp colic or
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      1158 2 BANKING AND TRADING CORPORATION. NAUDIN TEN CATE CO., LTD. WROUGHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINCS. PENANG—MEDAN. Diaoount bills and advance loans for short periods on prodnee, import goods, bonds, shares and other negociable securities. Advance money on goods consigned to Europe. Op«n documentary credits in Europe. Buy and sell shares for account
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    34 3 Vftflf From Agents Dm j Oceana Colombo A G ACo. 6tb May. Assa ye Singapore VG&Co. Stb Bulow Singapore B M ACo. 12th Beumubr London. S B ACo. 13th Lutzow Colombo B.M.ACo13th
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    SAILINGS.
    28 3 Vcttelt Fur A re *t* he've* Oceana Singapore A G A Co. May. A««aye Colombo AG&Co. Bulow Colombo B.M &Co. Benmobr Singapore S B.&Co. Lutsow Singapore BM.ACo.
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      ARRIVALS.
      91 3 I Traui/uehar, Dan. s b., 2,227, Deurs, 4th May, Yokohama, 3rd Apr., Gen. P. S. A Co. Petrel, Br. g.g, 124, Allan, 4th May, Asahan, 3rd May. Gen.—E. 8. Co., Ltd. Ban Whatt Soon, Br. s.s., 199, Milne, 4th May, Malacca, 3rd May, Gen. —E. S. Co., Ltd. Tara,
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      DEPARTURES.
      48 3 sth Mat. Tara, for Negapatam and Madras, Deli, for Trang A Pang Nga. Padang, for Batu Bahra. Cornelia, for Teluk AnsonPegu, for Langsa, T. Semawe, Segli, Olebleh and Sabaug. Tong Chay Un, for Dindings. Oceana, for Singapore. China and Japan. Flying Fish, for Port Weld and Taiping.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      122 3 Fob Deli—Per Perak, to-morrow, noon. Pangkalan Brandan—Per Petrel, tomorrow, 1 pm. Port Swettenham, Port Dickson and Malacca—Per Ban Whatt Soon, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Trang—Per Leong Ho, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore—r Per Teesta, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Calcutta—Per Fook Sang, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Singapore. China and Japan—Per
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    424 3 Per P. and O. s.s. Mooltan, connecting with the Oceana at Colombo, due at Penang on sth May To Penang (from London. Apr. 8) Mrs. Peck and child, Mr. P. P. Holbrook, Mr. J. Kankine, Mr. J. Kennaway, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Evans (from Port
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      724 3 F. 0. Steam Navigation Coy, Expected Arrival* and Departure*. Mall Service. Got ward. May 5 Oceana connecting with 20 Delhi do. June 3 Devanha do. 17 Astayc do. July 1 Delta do. Moolton China Macedonia Moldavia More» Homeward. FAKES BY MAIL STEAMERS. lit clan ind Ulan iv. London by Sea
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      451 3 (SHIPPING.) NORDDEUTSCHER JXOYD, BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. f* .V '.lf Ofr*^CP f IMIE fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company bail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Algiers, Genoa, Naples, (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vice versa) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong,
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    The Straits Echo.
    98 4 J antic* mtlellee everybody and loot Ice alene— tmmrv». Published dally (except Mondays.) AT »1 CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Pen&ng PRICE: DAILY LOCAL H |B4 ,er a nan> m ODTBTATIONB Postage litra. WAIL SDITION (Post Free) Sis UA BLR ADDRHBB Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343.
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    STRIKES.
    710 4 There are good people who consider strikes wicked. They see some of the more obvious unpleasantnesses incidental thereto, such as the inconvenience caused to the public,” and the sufferings frequently experienced by the strikers’ families. The same good people also are apt to pour out sympathy over the blacklegs,
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    755 4 The following business in tin has been done to-day Singapore: Straits Trading Co, jgg buyers, no sellers Penang Penang Tin Exchauge, 1 65 75 buyers, no sellers Straits Trading Co., buyers, no sellers j Eastern SmeltiDg Co., 75 tons at 66-10 Tin is quoted in
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    Golf Club Tennis Tournament.
    38 4 Tuesday's Results. Hodge beat Haslam 4—6 6—3 ;t>— 3. Brearley beat Whitlock 6—4; 7 —5. Mies V. Brown and Criswick beat Capt and Mrs. Macintyre 6 4; 6—2 Henderson beat Ford 6 4; 6—l.
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    Punished for Perjury.
    123 4 A few weeks ago, an account was published in the Echo of a case in which Sunder Singh, a Sikb, was charged with perjuring in a judicial proceeding, in that he, being a witness in the District Court and legally bound under an oath to state the
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    The Baby.
    725 4 Governor's Friendly Speech. Sir Arthur Y,ung, iha Acting Governor, telegraphed congratulations to Governor General van Heutsz, on account of Holland’s new princess, and General van Heutsz telegraphed thanks. The Asiatic Petroleum Co. held a reception at Singapore on Monday, at which 11. E was present and spoke. The
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    Kuala Lumpur Strike.
    969 4 As telegraphed to us at the time, the bullock-cait drivers in aud around Kuala Lumpur are on strike, giving as their reason that penalties recently imposed upon them, for working their cattle when in an alleged unfit state, were either unwarranted or too severe. The Malay Mail
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      249 4 PRITCHARD CO. LA'DIES’ DEPARTMENT. HALF-YEARLY CASH SALE WILL COMMENCE On Saturday Next, May Ist, AND Continue Until 15th, Inclusive. The whole of their stock of “Drapery Goods’ 1 will he Greatly Reduced to ensure a Clearance. NATURA STERILIZER MILE. IN CASES OF 48 1-lb. Tins. 96 i-lb. Tins. it Urn
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      32 4 A Cure for Bowel Trouble. No matter bow severe an attack of diarrhoea may be. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy never fails to give relief. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The U. S. Tariff.
      75 5 (Supplied by Reuter-) Special Tariff a to be Abrogated. London, 4tb May.—The Senate Committee’s substitute Tariff Bill is being hotly criticised as excessively Protectionist. It is stated that President Taft disapproves of it. In anticipation of the enactment of tbe new tariff tbe Washington Government has
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      P. and O. Liners.
      95 5 (Supplied by Reuter Wireless Telegraphy. London, 4th May.—The P. and O. steamers Slahva, Mantua and Morea are being fitted with wireless telegraphy installations. [The Malwa and Mantua are sister ships. They are the latest additions to the P. A O. fleet and were built by Messrs.
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      Wright Brothers Honoured.
      42 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) (inference with Mr. lfaldane. London, 4th May.—The Wright Brothers who are in London bad a conference with Mr. R. B. Haldane, S°crefary for War, who presented both of with the gold medal of the Aeronautical Society.
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      South African Convention.
      27 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Re-opened at Bloemfontein. London, 4th May.—Tbe South African Convention has re-opened at Bloemfontein to consider tbe amendments of the various parliaments.
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      Imperial Defence.
      68 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Self-governing Colonies to lie Consulted. Loudon 4th May.—Mr. H. H. Asquith, the Premier, speaking in the House of Commons said that the Government had taken steps to consult tbe self-governing colonies at an early date with regard to a conference to discuss the naval and
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      Buenos Aires.
      46 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Nocialist Troubles. London, sth May.—Serious Socialist troubles continue at Buenos Aires. Two thousand troops have arrived to reinforce tbe garrison. The work of the port is paralysed. Tbe tr&mcars are held up and tbe number of strikers is estimated at 200,000
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      Macao.
      28 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Delimitation Question. London, sth May.—Portugal has ordered General Joachim Machado to start for Macao immediately to assist in the delimitation of the frontier.
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      The Army.
      32 5 (Supplied by Reu*er.) Translation of Kaiser’s Orders Issued. London, st,b May.—The British General Staff bare issued to the forces a translation of the Kaiser’s orders for training in the army.
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      New Turkish Cabinet.
      45 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Meinbersof the Committee of Progress Included. London, stb May.—The Turkish Cabinet has resigned. Tewfik Pasha is conferiiug with the Sultan and Hilmi Pasha is forming a Cabinet which will include several members of the Com mil tee of Progress.
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      French Postal Strike.
      35 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Recrudescence. London, sth May.—The disaffection in French postal staff, which has been simmering since the recent great, strike, has been reaccentuated. Several men were suspended for seditious speeches.
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    Siamese Crown Prince.
    614 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Tongkah, May 2. Leaves for Traug. An error crept into my last report. It was Capt. Miles who proposed the toast of H.R H. tbe Crown Prince, and I omitted to say that H R H. spent the greater part of an afternoon
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    Bangkok Importers.
    273 5 Decide to Form Association for Mutual Protection. Bangkok merchants have decided to have a commercial watchdog in the shape of an Importers’ Association, and s. Windsor and Co. have been elected to fill tbe chair. That the measures adopted will be fruitful of good results, there cm be
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    Tongkah Tin.
    1388 5 Tasmanian Enterprise. Of the 150.000 pound shares which form tbe Tongkah Tin Co. (in the Malacca Straits) over 100,000 are held in Tasmania. Indeed the great field waa first exploited by Tasmanian enterprise. The size of the venture niay be gathered from the estimate of the general manager
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    Selangor Dividend.
    472 5 Seventy-five Per Cent. The London correspondent of the Malay Mail telegraphs: The Selangor Rubber Company pays a dividend of seventy-five per cent. A sum of <£3,000 is placed to reserve, 1,000 is wiped off for depreciation, and J 02.000 is carried forward. Linggi Dividend. The Linggi Plantations, Ltd.,
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    Factory Power.
    302 5 Possibilities of Gas from Coconut Shells. A correspondent intimately associated with the coconut industry writes to the Ceylon Observer as follows t Our coconut shells, which, with a month s work of li million nuts, are a terror to us for fear of fire, are now being used
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    FIXTURES.
    73 5 To-dat. 16th Day of 3rd Moon. Golf Club Tennis TiesTown Band, Esplanade, 6 to 7 p m. Lodgo Royal Prince of Wales, 9 p ui. The New Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Campbell Street and Penang Road, 7-30 p.m. and 9-10 p.m. Grand Change of Programme. To-morrow. 17th Dav of
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    MAILS DUE.
    14 5 English Oceana) 6*hMay. China Aseaye) 8th China Billow ...12th German Lutzow ...13th
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      43 5 According to all accounts we bave the assurance that Gonosail is one of the most valuable discoveries of modern pharmacology and is far ahead of all preparations of Copaiba, Cubebs, etc. It is the safest and most successful. At all Chemists and Dealers.
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      54 5 A Popular American Remedy. Mr. Fred C. Hanrahan. a prominent druggist of Portsmouth. Va U S.A., says: For the past six years I have sold and recommended Chamberlain’s Col:c, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is a great remedy and one of the best patent medicines on the market.” The George
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      239 5 NOTICE OF SALE BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. The undersigned is instructed to take possession of and put up for sale by PUBLIC AUCTION On Fri., 7th May, 1909, AT 11 AM., AT LOGAN S BUILDINGS, BEACH STREET» PENANG, Too undermentioned Property of PESAIi BEE (the mortgagor) AND O. K.
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      192 5 NOTICE (\N and alter Friday, tbe 7tb instant, the Bridge on tbe Waterfall Road, near the Chetty Temple, will be closed to traffic, and all vehicles etc. must use the temporary structure which has been erected alongside. (Sd F. J. PIGOTT, 5 5-00 334 Deputy Colonial Engineer• The New Japanese
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    EXCHANGE.
    115 6 Pa***#. sth Mat. (By owrtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Dewnnd'Bank -.-2/3J 4 months* sight Bank ...2/4^ Credit ...2/4 T S Documentary ...2/4/* Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174 t 3 days* sight Privet* 176 Demand Bank 174 Moulmein, Demand Bank I*3 i Stays' sight Prime* 176 Madras, Bimand Bank
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    PRODUCE.
    183 6 Gold Leaf »62.50 B. Pepjer(W.Coast 31bs.5 oz.) no ttock White Pepper 15 50 buyers Trang Pepper 12.— buyers Clove» out of season Mace 73 .—buyers Mace Picture» 64.— buyers Nutmeg» 110» 18.50 sellers f No 1 6.65 sales Sugar 2 no stock Basket 3.80 sales T.pioo* Flour 1.55 sales
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    MARKET PRICES.
    185 6 PiJVAire, sth Mat, 1909. Bur— ett. Soup per catty 14 Boast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 18 Bump Bteak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 55 Feet 15 Heart Liver per catty 30 Pokk— Pork per cattv 32 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 24 Tongue m 32
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    SHARES.
    1003 6 a I CL 10 10 10 10 1 l 10 10 1 1 1 10 1 10 1 5s 1 1 1 1 10 1 1 1 1 1 10 1 10 1 1 1 1 1 1905 1905 1904 1905 1903 1901 150,000 200,000 £30.000 150,000 70,000 12,000
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      38 6 Prof. Schmidt prefers OonOHat) (SautalK&wa Riedel’s) to any other preparation of Santalwood oil. Although he used the drug in more than 20 caseß, he has never •observed any signs of nausea, flatulency* nephritic pains, pruritus nor skin eruption!.
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      25 6 FOR SALE. STEPHEN’S INKS. i BLUE BLACK WRITING INK. COPYING GUM MUCILAGE WITH BRUSH OR SPONGE TOP. TO BB HAD AT THE CRITERION PRESS, LTD.
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      47 6 THE 6EUMTED «S. B. Go.” GIN IN RED CASES, Sandliands. Buttery Cn “SLEDGE BRAND” MILK.' Absolutely Pure. Every single tin guaranteed good. Obtainable from all the Retail Stores. Andrew Usher So.’s l SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANUS, BUTTERY Co. AGENTS FOR PEN ANO St F. M. S.
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      73 6 B7NOA MELOE PEROT'FOR TIE HANDKERCHIEF. We have just received the above pre* paration specially made for us by a leading French Perfumer. It is the finest perfume ever produced and is superior to the ordinary Jasmin. Put up in boxes of three bottles, very suitable for presents. PRICE $9 PER
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      1249 7 INSURANCES, The Penang Khean Guan Insurance Co., Ltd, Hbad Ottici No. 34. BiAca htrist. HOARD OP DIRECTOR*. Mr.Cbeab Üboo Yew Quab Beng Kee Kbaw Joo Tok Yeoh Geok Keat Kboo Hun Ye&ng Khoo Boon Pbay 110 Teang Wan Mr. Lim Mr.ljim Teang Hooi Tan Teang Bwee Tan Kim Leong Khoo
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      125 7 Relief from Rheumatic l’ains. The gie.il pain reiitmng power of Chain* be>laiu's I’am Balm in clearly hliowii iu eases ol sciatica and ihHiiuuiatory ilieumatism, both of which are extremely paiuful, but one application of this liniment gives relief and enables the sufferer to sleep, which iu many instances he has
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      1014 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Cu. t Pha, U.S.A, Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. BartlDlHa AT /Vo. 21a, Pena nr Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Orients Hotel. 6 mth* TEA V FOR SALE. USEFUL TO PLANTERS. ESTATES, ETC. Check Holl Books of 200 leaves. Price,
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