Straits Echo, 13 August 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, ltfih AUGUST, 190». Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 181.
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      1188 1 '~n bl INN ESS’S STOUi. L. «ft 4 \>- IO lr~r--'' T33'. A% rn \-CWWs. > Jt 4* J I* t ‘3iv s.ssvg a r -i 7, TIANG LEE A Co. B A K H b THE Eastern Shipping Company, Ltd., (ENGINE WORKS AND DOCKYARD.) Chartered Bank of India, Hongkong
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      26 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. I S' y r T 05 a <0 > a CD > ft ii® LOK TO TIANQ LEE Jk 00.. Salt
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    Annual Report on the Settlement of Penang, for the Year 1908.
    2193 2 (Continued from Wedn e lay's issue These figures are approximate to show the cost of these Offices and the revenue they collect. It was passible to give the Senior District Offiser some little assistance in bis Police Couit during
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    Tide Table for Penang for August, 1909.
    127 2 H.W. L.W. H.W. L.W. Dale A M. A M. P. M. P.M. 1:5th 9 16, 3.05, 9 44. 3.31 14th 10.07, 3 56, 10.35, 4 22 15th 10 58, 4.47, 11.26, 5.16 16th 11.50. 5.39, Nil. 6.08 17th 12.18, 6.31, 1244, 6.57 18th
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      58 2 Don’t Ignore Slight Injuries. Don't neglect giving every cut, or bruise prompt atteutior. Blood poison may appear and an ugly sc»r or even 1 lie los3 ol >a limb result. Chamberlain's Pain Balm is au am inept ic, heals tha wouud rafid'y and all dauber is avoided by its use.
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      313 2 (jOllOSiltl like other preparations of Copaiba and Sandalwood oil does not affect the kidneys or disturb the stomach and is well tolerated by the patient eveu after lengthened treatment Trials by the Medical. Profession solicited. Samples free on application to any of the chief Penang Chemists THE CURE OF CONSUMPTION
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      1281 2 0. K. BRAND NOTICE. PRIME PORTLAND CEMENT, For prices, apply to G. H. SLOT Co., IMPORTERS. NATNRA STERILIZED MILE. IN CASES OF 48 1-lb. Tins. 96 Mb. Tins {Uvura HI asm TO BE HAD AT Messrs. HOOT CO of Iii'ii. Pe ak F M. S bei? to inform the public
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    29 3 Vex gelt t Vvrn Agents Due Delhi Singapore A.G &Co. litbAn/. P. Ludwig Singapore B.M.ACo. 17th Deiflliuger Jolotnbo B.M &Co. 18th i\ aa&yts Jolombo A G.&Co. 25th
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    SAILINGS.
    31 3 V etitli Fur A.jtnt* r 'Ve D Ihi (Join ui bo A G ACo. Aug. P. Ludwig Colombo B M ACo. Dei tH nger Singapore B.M ACo. Aseaye Siogapore A.GACo.
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      ARRIVALS.
      226 3 Croxteth Hall. Br. s.s., 2,435, Parker, 11th Aug, New York, 14th July, Oil.— Standaid Oil Co. Devanha, Br. s.s., 4,785, Powell, 11th Aug., Bombay, Aug., GeD.—A. G. A Co. Thongwa, Br. s.s., 3,428, Herrington, 12th Aug.. Madras, 3rd Aug., Gen. —H. L. A Co. Avagyee, Br. s.s 247, Campbell,
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      DEPARTURES.
      43 3 13th August. Omapere, for longkab, Kopab, lienong, Victoria Point, Mergui and Tavoy. Rotorua, for Port Swettenham A Singapore. Sapyho. for Teluk Anson. Nam Sang, for Calcutta. Tong Chay Un, for Pulau Langkawi, Perlis and Setul. Flying Dragon, for Port Weld and Taiping.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      97 3 Fom Kedah —Per Tong Chuan, to morrow, 7 a.m. Deli —Per Calypso, to-morrow, 9 a.m. Rangoon and Calcutta—Per Lindula, to-morrow, 11a.m. TraDg —Per Sree Bangka, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Tougkah—Per Avagyee, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Asahan—Per Petrel, to-morrow, 1pm, Ceylon, Australasia, Iudia, Aden, Mauritius, Egypt and via Brindisi, for Europe
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    366 3 Per P. aud O. p.b. Nile, from London, July 17, due at Penang on 17th Ang. To Penang M-. and Mrs. H. J. Cooper aud child, Mr. F. T. Halifax, Mrs. G. Leo and child. To Singapoe Mr. C. Waller, Mrs. Macneill and child, Mr. J.
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      550 3 F. 0. Steam Navigation Coy. Kx|m«1«‘<I Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward A ug 25 A«»nye •m Himalaya onnectinjr with do. do. Mooltan India China Homeward. Steamer. Due Au« 14 i Delhi JH Caledonia U Devanha 25 A^aye »<-p KAKbS BY MAIL STEAMERS. lit Olioi 8cd data I nidoo bv
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      440 3 (fei x* j: p x? x o,) NORDDEITSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN. mr&MAL GftKMAN MAIL. LINE. 1 a. fHE fast and well-known n;a\ s earn- j this Company’ sail fort n:ghtly from Bremen, -1- Hamburg ria Rotte: Jam, Antweip. Southampton, Gibraltar, Algiers, Genoa, Naples, (connection Mareei io3, Naples, Alexandria and vice versa
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    The Straits Echo.
    96 4 J i«Mf* aattaflee everybody and losttce alrne “nblluhed dally (eicept Sunday*.) AT TH S CRITERION TRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang PRICE: UAILT LOUA1 ISA per a OUTHTATIONS Foetaxe Kura VA11. BDITION (Poet Free) SIB UAKI.K AIHMOSS Echo—Penang." Telephone No. 343. F.A.—All bnaliiew communication* ehonld be
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    OUR PENINSULAR RAILWAY DEVELOPMENT.
    437 4 The Anglo-Siamese Treaty has had more than a few aspects of interest, most of which have been more or less exhaustively discussed. The one outstanding feature about which least has been said, because so little has been known, happens to be the one in regard to
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    H. E. The Governor.
    179 4 Left for Kuala Kangsar. At 9 30 am yesterday, His Excellency the Governor, accompanied by his suite and two daughters, left Penang for Kuala KaDgsar. The whole party came by motor from the Residency to the Railway Station and the departure was strictly private, only the
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    Cricket.
    383 4 P. K. C vs. C. K. C. This match, which was played on Victoria Gieen yesterday, ended in a somewhat easy victory for the Peuang Recreation Club, which sc >ied 125 runs aud managed to get rid of all the C R C. men for 50 runs only. Perkins
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    The Mails.
    129 4 Ti e Royal Mail steamer De J hi having left Singapore at 8 30 a m. to day, is expected to arrive he e at 11 a m. to-morrow, and will leave for Colombo aud Bouibiy at 5 pm. i he same day. The Imperial Germau Mail steamer
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    112 4 Tbe following business in tin has 1 pen done to-day Penang Straits Trading Co.,') buyers, no sellers Penang Tin Exchange, 75 tons at 67 77\ Eastern Smelting Co., 175 68 12J Singapore: Straits Trading Co.. 150 68.20 Total 400 tons. Tin is quoted in London
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      Teluk Anson Treasury.
      34 4 (Echo Special.) Chief Clerk Arrested. Ipoli, 12th August.—A. J. M. Allen, Chief Clerk, Treasury, Teluk Anson, has been arrested on a charge of criminal breach of trust in respect of $155.
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      Yap Hon Chin.
      56 4 (Echo Special.) On Bail. Kuala Lumpur, lltli August.—Yap Hon Chin was taken before the Magistrate privately this afternoon. It is understood that if he satisfies the Magistrate he will be released on his own bond and two sureties. Later—Yap Hou Chin has been released on his own
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      Serendah.
      22 4 (Echo Special.) July Output. Kuala Lumpur, lltli August.—The July output of the Serendah Hydraulic mine was 314 piculs dry dressed ore.
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      Fifth Test Match.
      76 4 (Supplied by Reuter Australia Wins the Rubber. London, 12 b August—After scoring 339 runs for 5 wickers in their second innings, Australia declarrd their innings closed. Bardsley contributed 13 k Gregory 74 and Noble 55 towards this total. England scored 104 runs for 3 wickets, Rhodes contributing
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      The Cretan Question.
      134 4 (Su/p’ied by Reuter Greek Note Discussed. London, 12 b August.—A telegram from Constantinople states that the Council of Ministers have discussed the Greek ote. Satisfactory in Some Respects. London, 12'h August—Kilmi Pasha, in terviewed. said that the reply of Greece was in some respects satisfactory, but it
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      Chinese Pig.
      27 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) They do Protest Too Much. London, 13th August—Many letters have appeared in the public press, protesting against the importation of Chinese pigs.
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      The Budget Debate.
      179 4 (Supplied by Reuter-) Clause 10 of Finance Bill Adopted. London. 11th August.—The House of Commons has by 223 votes to 119, a majority of 104. adopted Clause 10 of the Finance Bill, providing for the taxing of u .developed land. Tax on Royalties. London, 1 ltb August
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      The Missing “Waratah.”
      32 4 (Supplied by Reuter Fruitless Search. Loudon, 13th August—Three cruisers, which went in search of the steamer Waratali, are re-leaving ihe Cape poits The tearch so far has proved fruitless.
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      Aeronautics.
      35 4 (Supplied by Reuter The Alps Crossed. London, 11th August,—The lialian aeronaut, Captain Spelterini, aud three pas, higers crossed t:ie Alps in a balloou from Cham juuix. They reached a maximum height of 17.000 ft.
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      Imperial Defence.
      65 4 (Supplied by Reuter Conference About to Close its Sitting. L >ndon, 12 h August.—Reuter learns that the Defeuce Conference is on ibe poiut of concluding its labours. Some far re idling decisions have been reached and all important differences overcome. All parts of the Empire are represented aud
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      The Visit to Marienbad.
      75 4 (Supplied by Reuter King Edward Welcomed. London, 12 h August.—The Fremdiublatl, the organ of the Austrian Foreign Office, heartily welcomes King Edward to Martenbad and describes the reports of the coolness between the English Sovereign and the Emperor Francis Joseph as baseless. Deeply Touched. London, 13th
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      The Anglo-Japanese Exhibition.
      513 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Universal Support Invited. L London, 13ib August.—Prince Arthur of Connaught and the Duke of Norfolk have written a letter to the Press to invite uc iversil support of the Anglo Japanese exhibi- tion. They urge the possessors of British art treasures to emulate the
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      486 4 TO LET. C COMMODIOUS OFFICE GODOVVN J iu Beach Street Together or separate. Apply to ABC, 13 809 00i cjo Straiti Echo TO LET. FURNISHED. Avery desirable compound residence especially for a bachelor or a married couple, No 248, Auson Hoad. Beautiful rose garden as frontage, etc e*c Rent 535
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    Agri-Horticultural Show.
    3857 5 Jumping Competition. It cannot be said that the jumping com. ret it ion for horses winch took p ace on the bird day of the Agri- Horli ultural Show a pronounced success The entry for the two otent. which figuied on the pro,tmnl0 was small and the interest
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    Infantile Cholera.
    71 5 Any unusual looseness of a child’s bowels during the hot weather should i e a warning to mothers Infantile cho'era may develop in a few hours, and prompt action should be trkeu to avoid it Chamberlain’s Colic, Ciiolen and Diarrbmi Remedy, followed by a dose of castor oil,
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    Passengers.
    173 5 Arrived. Per s.s Devanhi, 11th Aug., fiom London Mr. T- Johnson and Capt. McDermott. Mr. Toynbee. From Marseilles Mr. F. Pbysick, Mr. F. Waugh aud M% E. Pitt. From Colombo Mr Sivannigan. Per sp. Rotorua, 12th Aug., from Port Swettenham Captaiu Vaz. From Singapore Messrs. R. C. Holloway and
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    FIXTURES.
    79 5 To- DAT. 28th Dav of 6 h Moon. Municipal Commission, 3 30 p inP. C. C Tenn s Ties Town Band, Esplanade, 6 to 7 pm. The New Japanese Cinematograph, cornet of Campbell Street aud Penaug Road. 7-30 p.m, aud 9-10 p.tn. The Wayang Aishih, T»k Sron Theatre, Opium
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    MAILS DUE.
    16 5 China (Delhi) ...14th Aug China (Prim Ludioig) ...17th German Derfflinger) ...18th English (Aseayei ..,25th
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    THE MOON.
    18 5 O New Moon Aug. 16th First Quarter ?4th O Full Moon 31at Last Quarter Sept 7tb
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    P. & 0. SAILINGS.
    36 5 P. 0. SAILINGS. Mail Service Outwards. Homewards Ateaye 25 Aug De'hi 14 Aug Delta 8 Sept Caledonia 28 Extra Service Outward* Homeward. Nile 17 Aug- I Sardinia s. 20 Aug Ceylon 31 I Syria 3 Sept
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      25 5 WALKER’S EVERYDAY COOKERY BOOK for the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States. PRICE SI. POSTAGE EXTRA. CASH WITH ORDER. FROM THB “STRAITS ECHO" OFFICE. Penany
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    EXCHANGE.
    119 6 Penano, 13th A r ousT (By cou,rte?y of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/4.% 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 8 7 3 Credit 2/41 3 Documentary.. 2/4 Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 175$ 3 days’ sight Private 176$ Bombay, Demand Bank 175$ Moulurein, Demand Bank 175 3 days’sight Private
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    PRODUCE.
    195 6 Gold Leaf $64.8) 3. P**n er( W Coast 31b*.5 oz.) no stock •Yhne t $16§ buyers [Vang Pepptv 14 75 buyers Clove* out of season Mice 80.— ta'es Vlace PicV>nt»s 68.50 sales 110s 18.50 sa'es SNo 1 5 80 sales 2 no stock Basket 3.85 sales TiPioca Flour 1.75
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    MARKET PRICES.
    191 6 Pbhang, 13th August, 1909 B»e>— ett. Soup per catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 55 Feet 15 Heart 30 Liver per catty 35 Pork— Pork per catty 32 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 24 Tongue S
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    SHARES.
    1236 6 a 3 I s 3 S o Cap.ta 1903 .907 1901 1907 1903 1901 1907 1901 1899 1900 I 1907 1905 j 1906 s, 1904 1900 J 1907 1907 1904 1907 1905 1905 1892 1905 1907 1907 1906 1907 1907 1906 1902 1905 1905 1904 1905 1903 1901 1905
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      55 6 Sold the World Over. We hive iu slock many colic ami diariloei nud cine»,” gays K. M White, a prominent met chant of Tu'tle Bayou, Tu., U S. A but bi*ll moie of Chaml» rl tin’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea R-medy than of all other a put together. The Ce
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      353 6 Ibe first violent inflammatory symptoms quickly disappear after treatment with H e del s (ionosail Capsules. No bettsr preparation now on the market. Certified by the leading Specialists. NEW MODEL ENGLISH DUNS. Direct from the makers at lowest prices Superior far-killing Double Breechloaders from £2-10-0 each; latest model Rifles, Revolvers,
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    Public Works Left Undone.
    1181 7 Paper No. 25 of 1909. laid before the Legislative Council, is a report of proceedings of ihe Select t'ommittee of the Legislative Couucil appointed on tbe 11th Jjue to consider tbe question of postponing tbe carrying out of certain public works. Tbe report (dated July 27)
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      1080 7 INSURANCES Thc Penang Khean Guan Insurance Co., uta, H 0... C. «V CH BTB,,T BOARD OK DIRBCTOR*. Mr. Lina Teang Hooi Tan Teang Swee Tan Kim Leoug KhooßengChin Cheah Toon Haw Koey Joo Chew Yeob Ooi Gark Mr|Cheab Cboo Yew Quah Beng Kee K haw Joo Tok Yeob Geok Keat
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      62 7 Proper Treatment for Dysentery and Diarrhoea. The ereit mortality t orn dysentery aud diari hoea is due to a lack of poper treatment at the first bt «res of the disease Cbainberl; n’s Colic. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is a reliable and tffeciire rnpdiciue, and when given in reasonable time
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      53 7 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. This is a medicine of great worth and merit. Try it when you have a cough or cold and you are certain to be pleased with the quick relief which it affords. It ia pleasant to take aDd can always be depended upon. The George Town Dispensary,
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      870 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr Allen Co., Pha, U.S.A. barges Moderate, Ccnsultatbn Free. BMSIDINO AT No. 21a, Penan” Road. A few doors from (he Eastern and OrlenUl Hotel. 6 inth« TEA FOR SALE. USEFUL TO PLANTERS, ESTATES, ETC. Large Check Roll Books of ‘2OO leaves. Price, $8 each.
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