Straits Echo, 2 July 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, FRIDAY, 2nd JLiLV, 190». Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 148.
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      1118 1 GUINNESS’S STOin. TIANO LEE A Co. <&: r it* o fir v < X <2 a SrV AD SOLE AGENTS. BASS'S ALE. BANKS. THE Eastern Shipping Company, Ltd., (ENGINE WORKS AND DOCKYARD.) Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Hongkong Shanghai Banking CorporationPaid up Capital Reserve
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      18 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. 1 vT T CO > lokto Tl ANQ LE€ Qo., Sole Agtau.
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    “The Government Stroke.”
    1312 2 “The Government Stroke. Working men wbo are employed by the Government, or whose friends are so employed, are in the habit of using a phrase which iB highly instructive. They speak of So-and-so as working with ihe Gove umeut stroke.” Everybody knows what they mean. They mean that wbeu a
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      34 2 Remember the Name. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera aiul I>iarrlu.*i Remedy is ju»t what its name implies. For puns ia the stomach, cramp colic or diarrluci, it has no equal. The Ceorge Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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      310 2 Over Thirty-five Years. Iu 1872 th«re was a great deal of diarrfcoe l dysenteiy. and infantile cholera. It was at ihis time that Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diirrhoei Remedy was tDst brought into us) It proved more successful than any other remedy or treatment, and has for thirty-six years maintained
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      1925 2 DUTCH CIGARS. |\,go, in boxes of 50 pcs \1 ircus Superbua. Tii Musica, Fa'lietes, Flor Prado, Li Visit, Fior Maiqueea, Bohemia, Pr uipe i, Bella Adis, Fior de Morales 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 25 $1 50 2 *****. 2 75. 1 90. 1 90 2 15
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    37 3 1 From A']'*'* DU3 Devauha Singapore VG ACo. 3rd July P. Regeut Luitpold Singapore B.M ACo. 6tb P. Ludwig Colombo B.M ACo. 7rh Bencleucb London 8 B ACo. 8th Delhi Colombo A G ACo loth
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    SAILINGS.
    36 3 ettel» Fvr A -if utr f f'ire* J i hevanlia Colombo a a &co. July. P. Reupnt Luitpold Colombo B.MACo I’. Ludwig Siuga h B.MACo Beucleacb Singapore S.B&Uo De'hi Singapore 1 A a ACo. 1
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      58 3 Knt Sang, Br. s.s 3,11 >, Bradley, 2ud July, Hongkong. 23rd June, Oen.— B. A Co. Kistna Br. ss 524. Learmont. 2nd July, Singapore, 30tb June, Oen.—H. L. A Co. Cornelia Br 88, Williams. 2nd July. Teluk Anson, Ist July, Oen.—E. S. Co, Ltd. Malaya Ger ns 348, Loewe,
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      DEPARTURES.
      43 3 2nd Jolt. Oinapere, for Tongkah, K< pih, Uenoug, Victoria Point, Mergui and Tavoy. Rotoriui, for Port Swetteuham and .Singapore. Sappho, for Teluk An«on. Kul Sang, for Calcutta. Un Peng, for Pulau Langkawi, Perlis and Setul. Flying Fish, for Port Weld and Taiping.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      115 3 Fob Rangoon and Calcutta—Per Palamcotta, to morrow, noon. Tongkah Per Avagyee, to morrow, 1 p.m. Laugkat—Per Jin Ho, to-morrow, p.in. Trarg—Per Sree Bangka, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Deli—Per Malaya, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Ceylon, Australasia, ludia, Aden, Mauritius. Egypt and via Brindisi, for Europe etc—Per Devanha, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Teluk
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    325 3 Per P. and O. s.s. Syria, from London, June 5, due at, Penang on 6th July To Penang Messrs. J. Hurling and P. J. Laugham. L. D Low, W. S. Shirp, B. A. Trotter, J. W. Lendiew, Miss S. C. Whittle. To Singapore Misses M. and
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    37 3 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service Outwards. Hombwahus Delhi 16 July I Devanhu 3 July Ca'edoma U 9 De'ta 31 Extra Service. OUTWARDi Hoil K WARDS. Syria 0 July I Namur 6' July Sumatra Z 0 Sim'a 22
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      853 3 P. 0. Steam Navigation Coy. K.x|M*H.eil Arrivals and Impart urns. Mail Service. Outward. July I Delhi connecting with Mongolia 29 Caledonia do. Marmora Aug-1- Devanha do. 26 A»*a ye do. Morea Mooltan Homeward. Vs > BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. fakes by mail steamers. lit 01SM Sod Clan London
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      453 3 (SHIPPING.) NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. t m Hr m Z3f m m ij: s ft* jjj iSS.'*** ..■>. />. vrr PI THE fast and well known mai/ steamers o this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Algiers, Genoa, Naples, (connection Marseilles, Naples,
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    The Straits Echo.
    101 4 J ifctirt MlUflea «wrybody and turtle* ihnfr—“nbllKhod «tally (ascrpt Mandmya.) AT T» CRITERION PRESS, Lid., No. 226—232, Beach Streef. Fen: nv PRICE r DAILY LOCAL «M per Alinnn OUTBTATIOHB M Ritr» «All. lIUTION (Port Free) (is OA *K AI>I>RBB9 Echo —Penang.’ Telephone N«». 343 K.B,— All boat
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    DE IGNORANTIS.
    662 4 Cromwell, speaking to some Presbyterian Ministers who interviewed him, made a remark that ought to be oftener quoted. He said, Mv brethren, I beseech you in the name of Christ, is it possible that you may be mistaken We are anxious at all times not to overlook that
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    Tin, Opium and Rica Quotations.
    77 4 Tim following business in tin has been done to day Penang Penai'g Tin Exchange, 62£ tons a* $66 50 Straits Trading Co., 25 66 82^ Eastern Smelting Co., 50 66 82£ Singapore; Straits Trading Co., 25 66 82£ Total... 162| tous. Tin is quoted in
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    The Mails.
    683 4 The Royal Mail steamer Deranha, having B h ft Singapore at 8 30 a.m to day, is expec'ed to arrive here at 1 a in. to morrow, and wi'l leave for C lotnbo and Bombay at 6 p.m the same day. The homeward hound German Mail steamer Prinz
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    Alleged Gambling.
    1070 4 i George Town Reading Room. The hearing of the case of alleged gum- bling in the premises of the George Towu i Reading Room, iu which eight persons are r concerned represented by the Hon. A R f Adams—was resumed yesterday afternoon. 1 O viug to want of
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
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      RE CHINESE POLYGAMY.
      356 4 To Tim Kdiior of the Straits Kcho Sir, Referring to this subject in your y eBt er day s leader, I am of opinion that it time for the Government to consider th important matter, that is. whether or not is advisable to pass a law forbidding
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    P. C. C.
    391 4 Row Is Tournament. Following is the result of the ties plaved yesterday > Championship Goldie beat Hamilton by 1 21-8 J Double Handicap Keun and Owen beat > W. Daniel and Riley by 23-14 The following ties have beeu fixed for Monday i Single Handicap: W, Daniel
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      255 4 PRITCHARD CO. STOCE-TAEING OLEAHANCEiSALE. We are offering a quantity of surplus and slightly shop-soiled goods at cost price or below, previous to stock-taking to make room for new goods, viz. Harness, Black and Brown, Golf Ballsi From $25 to $4O. From $3 dozen. Leather Legging, $4 25, Hats, Ties, Collars,
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      31 4 The curative action of (JonONan is attri buted to its being antiseptic and «Dsestbetic Manufactured by J. D. Riedal Ltd., Berlin, and sold in form of capsules, 40 in a bottle
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Third Test Match.
      75 5 (Supplied by Reuter A Soft Wicket. London, 2od July —The third test match was begun at Leeds yesterday. Barnes and Sharp taking the place of Hayward and Keif in the English team- The weather was cloudy and the wicket very soft. The Australian* batted first and compiled
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      Cable Rates to the Colonies.
      77 5 (Supplied by Reu f er) The Premier’s Reply 1« Press Conference Deput at ion. London, Ist July.—Mr 11. H. Asquith, the Premier, in leply to a deputation from members of *he Press Conference with regard to the reduction of cable rates, said that he was
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      Naval Manoeuvres.
      81 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Portion of t lie Mediterranean Fleet will take Part. Loudon, Ist July —Sir Edward Grey, Foreign Secretary, in answer to a question in the House of Commons yesterday, said that the Admiralty and Foreign Office have fully discussed the advisability of withdrawing the greater
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      British Trade.
      33 5 (Supplied by Reuter Kevenne «Shows an Increase. London, Ist July.—The revenue for the quarter ended June JO shows an iuciease of i 11,382,085 as compared with the corresponding period last year.
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      Finance Bill.
      34 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Clause I Paused by ('ominous. Loudon, Ist July —The House of Commons have agreed to clause 1 of the Finance Bill after a closure an<l protests from the Opposition
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      Chinese Railway Loan.
      49 5 Supplied, by Reuter.) A Quarter for America. London, “2nd July. -The Tribune of Washington states that it will be officially announced in the course of a few days that Auiericin bankers will get a quarter of the Hankau-Szechuan loan, Great Britain having acquiesced to the proposal.
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      The Kunis in London.
      43 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Welcomed by the King. London, 2od July.— Prince and Princess Kuni are at present in London. They were welcomed by a representative of the King aud M. Takaaki Kato, Japanese Ambassador in Londou, and Madame Kato-
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      French Shipping Strike.
      38 5 (Supplied by Reuter Nhthl KeiwrviHtN on French Mail Satisfied. Loudon, 2nd July.—The naval leservists employed iu the Messageries Maritimes Cun pa u y have decided to resume woik, the bonipany having acceded to their terms.
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      Earthquake.
      42 5 (Supplied by Reuter Kresh Shocks at Messina. boudon, 2ud July.—A dozen fresh shocks wsie experienced yesterday morning at WjNina and tho neighoourhood. Many N which were left, standing afler the laBt have collapsed and several perDs Were buried in the ruins
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    Our London Letter.
    1069 5 (From Our Own Correspondent London, Juoe 11th. Autumti Dissolution l The rumours of a probable dissolution iu a autumn are in the air, but there is no reason 1 to give heed to these unless something unf foreseen bappeus very shortly iu the political s world. The
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    Selangor Turf Club Meeting.
    950 5 L Anticipations for the First Day. [By "Galloway for the Echo There are eight events on the card for the first day’s sport at this popular meeting, aud the first of these is the Ex-Griffiu I Handicap, for all ex-griffins, which has obtained an entry of
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    Tanjong Pagar Tenders.
    856 5 Recently tender» were called for certain B shipbuilding work in the Philippines, and the Manila correspondent of the Hongkong j Telegraph sends particulars down to bis paper. The first 86t of tenders were for the onstiuctiou of steel lighters, and Singapore put two tenders in. The prices
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    Passengers.
    87 5 Arrived. Per nB. Kif tun, 2nd July, from Singapoie Mr. and Mrs. Khoo Joo Cboe and children, Messrs. J. M Jalleh and Young From Port Swetteuham Messrs. D. Free man, Qibson and M. Gilroy. Per s. s. Malaya, 2nd July, from Deli Mr. von Brandt, Mr. and Mrs. Miles.
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    FIXTURES.
    95 5 To- DAT. 15th Dav of sth Moou. Town Band, Esplanade, 9 to I pm. P. C. C. Bowls Ties. The New Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Campbell Street aud Peuaug Road, 7-30 p m. and 9-10 p.m. Wayang Koinedi Indian Ratoe, Tek Sot n Theatre, 8-30 pm. Baktom aud B<ktim.”
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    MAILS DUE.
    19 5 China Devanha 3rd July China lP R Luitpold) Oth German (Prim Ludwig) 7th English Delhi l ...15th
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    THE MOON.
    17 5 O Full Moon July 3rd F.afct Quart»** 10th O New Moon 17th First (Quarter 25th
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      31 5 brings about satisfactory result* the aid of any local treatment and ate>t *iud most scientific Remedy and ar superior to combinations of plain Sanoil, Copaiba etc. At all cbeinistp md dealers.
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      37 5 l)r. lioss of Strassburg introduced (iOtlOSan in the treatment of the most painful of disea>ps to which mankind is liable. It is better, Bafer and more effective than other preparations of Copaiba, Cubebs or plain Sandalwood oil.
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      767 5 PENANG SALES ROOM Br Order or KHOO GUAT HAY ONG KIM CHOOI Executrices of the Estate of 001 SEW CHOO deceased, by consent of P. J. Sproule Esq and Ooi Huck Boon Esq Joint Receivers of the said Estate appointed uuder decree of Court, dated 11th day of Mav. 1909,
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    Germany and England.
    1424 6 A Teutonic View of Ncamiiongering. Many sarcastic observation* have boon made upoD Lard NofthehfT loin; teVgium from Berlin to the Du /y V drpit citing the grotesque scaremougerrng of tln> L >»>h n press. Tuere is a ceitsiu ty|o *f miud which on such occ.tsioiis iustautly reveals
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    Tide Table for Penang, July. 1909.
    266 6 D 0 II W. L.W. H W I.W a in- a m. p-m. p m Ist 10 35. 4 22. 1101. 448 2nd 11 27, 5.14, 11 53, 540 3 r d Nil 6 00. 12.18, 631 4 h 12 44 6 57, 1
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    EXCHANGE.
    124 6 t'IHAN», 2nd Jolt. (By courtesy oj the Chartered Ba**.) London Demand Sank ..2/3} 4 months’ sight Bai k ..2^i 3 Credit --2/4/, a 3 Documentary ...2/41 ’alcutta, Dein -nd Bank Ra 174$ 3 days’ sight Fn*«»‘ 176 Bombay. Demand Bank 174$ M mi mein, Demand Bank 174 3 days’
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    PRODUCE.
    196 6 Gold Lea f $61.8) 3 l‘( j je (W Coast 31b5.5 oz.) no stock flfbre Popper $17.25 selte-s Trai g Pepper 14 35 buyers Cl *v< s out of season li.ee 73. buyers 4a* i P.ck’nes- 66.50 sales 4r megs 110 s 17.25 buyers fNo 1 665 sale» Sugar
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    MARKET PRICES.
    188 6 Penang, 2nd July, lho9. Beki- cts Soup per call» 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meai 16 Rump Steak 24 >x Tail eaeli 30 Tougue 55 Feet 15 Heart 30 Liver per catty 35 Pork— Pork per call} 32 Pig’s Mea.il 20 Feet 24 Tongue 32
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    SHARES.
    7 6 ANTHONY AND ANDERSON, Exchange Share Broker*'
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      37 6 A Good Summer Remedy. At thin season diarrltei aud dysentery are always prevalent. Chamberlain's C- 'if. Cholera and D.arrfcoei Remedy is the I -t medicine obtainab'e for tioubie of this kkd ihe George Towu Dispensary. Wholesale Agenta.
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      197 6 Take a Vacation. N iw is the time to take a vacation, get out into the woods and mountains and visit the seashne, but do net forget to take a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy along with you. It is almost certain to be needed, and cannot
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      148 6 THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.’ GIN IN RBD CASES. "MfMi, Hut/erj <S Co Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE G.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY A Ca.. AGENTS FOR rr:\ A \a <s p. m. s. SLEDGE GRAND" MILK. Absolutely Pure. Every single tin guaranteed good. Obtainable from all the Retail Stores. BY
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    Concerning Marriage.
    987 7 Says the writer of the Handbook iu the Referee —Anarchists aftd advanced thinkers of the modem Feminist school, in defiance of natural law, advocate that which is indis* t inguisbable from promiscuity and aimlessly cry for the moon. Darwin was of opinion that even before the springing up
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      1355 7 TUB INSURANCES, The Penang Khean Guan Insurance Co., Ltd, THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE C L"' FOR SALE, i H OIFICI NO. SI, B«4CH «mux, board ok dirhctorh. Mr. Cheab Cboo Yew Qudb Bcng Kee Kbaw J*>o T«»k Yeoh Geok Keat Khoo Hun Ycang Khoo Boon Pbay Ho Team? Wan
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      43 7 Grimaull’s Skin Soap, so justly renowned for its cleansing and curative properties in removing dhobie’s itch, Ac., prevents all skiu diseases: it is nice to use, has a most refreshing smell aud should always be used in hot countries for washing aud shaving»
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      896 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr Allen Cu., Pha, U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. KMffIVIK« AT /Vo. 2 la, Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 mtha tea V FOR SALE. USEFUL TO PUNTERS, ESTATES, ETC. Large Cheek Roll Books of 200 leaves. Price,
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