Straits Echo, 21 October 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 Fer Annum, PENANG, THURSDAY, 21st OCTOBER, 190». Slagle Copy, 10 teals. No. 240.
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      1107 1 BASS’S ALE. W o Z v V "S CO 3! cr o >c g Uj <■ > nE o c< <*2 N&r. rr^S •\nois s.ssanwn'' SOLE AGENTS. BANKS. THE Eastern Shipping Company, Lid., (ENGINE WORKS bartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. AND DOCKYARD.) jei, 200,000
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      27 1 HE BEST BEER IN THE FAK EAST. J M"i a*-' T .2* 3 C2 ft s: > r/CDi "TJ >\ T V 'V Tokyo TiANG LEE Co., Sole Agents.
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    For and Against the Death Duties.
    648 2 The House of Commons has been discussing the new death duties which form part of the Budget. Clause 40 imputes the death duties as follows Estate. Duty p. c. £KO~£5OO 1 A5OO-£koo 2 .£looo—£sooo 3 £5OOO-£lO.OOO 4 £lo,ooo—£2o 000 5 £20,000-£40,0 0 6 £40.000-£70,000
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    European Buddhist Priest.
    121 2 The Rev U. Dhnmin.ih.ki, the liish Bud dbiat Priest who is well known in Penang and who arrived in Colombo from Burma the other day, was born and bred iu Dublin and was conuec’ed for some years with temperance woik in (Queensland, whence he proceeded to Burma
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    Mischievous Monkeys in India.
    155 2 Au ludian exchange states that a serious menace has arisen in the vicinity of the old Civil Lmes Cemetery at Cawi pore, from the vicious and daring attacks of monkeys infesting the graveyard So daring have these brutes become that the residents in the ueigh>ourhood aie
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      35 2 Dr IV**h of Strassburg introduced (jloiio* HHli in the treatment of the most painful of diseases to which maukind is liable. It is better, safer and more effective than other E££S7.S! Copi,ba Cubeb p |,in
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      498 2 g These tiny Capsules superior to Copaiba. Cubebs. and Injections CURE (he same diseases as these drugs in FORTY-EIGHT HOURS without inconvenience. Each Capsule bears the name. Paris, 8, rue Vivienne Sold by all Chemists. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Muuicip.il Commissioners of Ge >rge A Town, Penang, hereby invite separate tenders for
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      1024 2 NOTICE )the“OATINE PREPARATIONS. rpHE usual monthly sala of Piiwnbrokers’ forfeited pledges for sums exceeding I A Beautiful Face—A Matter of Culture. EVERY 'WOMAN WHO -VALUES W l I I a clear, baautiful skin must ke?p it cleau. A clean skin defies the ravages of time and climateOatiue is the best
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    31 3 Vr»»el» I t'sum 1 Due Himalaya Luz >w Kleist Assaje Si tgprore Singapore Colombo Colombo A.G.&Co. B M.A Co. K.M ACo A.GACo. 2'6td Oct. 26rh 27. h 4th Nov.
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    SAILINGS.
    32 3 F *t*»e‘* For aye Hi* Le- vz H inial; y i Colombo G &Co. Oct. 1 u'zow Colombo KM A Co. Kleiht .S:o<4»pore B M ACo Assayo S'D^upore A GACo. Nov.
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      104 3 Wistaria, Br s-s, 535, Slatford. 20th Oct., Rangoon, 16'h Oct, Kerosine. —Strait* Petroleum Co. Pangan Siamese ss, 2.233, Kuudsen, 20th Oct. Colombo, 15th Oct., Gen blot Co. Devanha, Br s s., 4,785, Powell, 20th Oct., Bombay, 13th Oct., Gen. —A. G. A Co. Malacca, Br s s. t 406.
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      DEPARTURES.
      42 3 21st October. Leong Ho. for Trang. Cornelia for Port Swettenham, Port Dickson anil Mala r ca. Avaguee, for Deli. Canton, for Diudings aud Teluk Auson. Teesta. for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Hok Canton, for Laugi-a, T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh and Sabang.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      101 3 For Kedah—Per Lian Cho9, to-morrow, 9 a.m. Tongkah—Per Malacca, to-morrow, 1 p m. Tongkah, Kopah, Renong, Victoria Point. Mergui A Tavoy—Per Omapere, to-morrow, 1 pm Rangoon—Per Landrat Scheiff, to-morrow, 2 p.m Port Swotttnham and Singapore—Per Pin Seng, to morrow, 3 p.m. Teluk Alison—Per Sappho, to-morrow, 3 p m.
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    481 3 Per P. and O. rs Nore, from London, Sept. 25, due at Pen iug on 24th Oct To Penang Miss K. Gill, Miss Wallick, Miss Anderson. Miss A. Charlesworth, Mr. aud Mrs t D. Ritchie, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Just, Mr. and Mrs Aldworth and
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      528 3 P.&O. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward. Not. 4 Assaye connecting with Mongolia 18 Himalaya Marmora I)oc. 2 Delta Morea 1*' Delhi Mooltan 30 Devanha Mantua Homeward. THROUGH STEAMER TO LONDON March 26, Macedonia. FARES BY MAIL STEAMERS. lit Olan fad UUm I’o I .oudon by
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      383 3 (S HIPPING,) NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN IMPERIAL. GERMAN MAIL LINE. k a S^-K J > w- i WfS» THE fast and woll-known mail s:eau.eraol this Company sail tortn:ghtly from Bremen Hamburg via Rotterdam. Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Algiers, Genoa, Naples, (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vice versa) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo,
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      59 3 For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. rpHE s s Hong Bee, Captain J. Horn»», J_ is fxfec'fd to arrive here on Friday, and will leave for the above ports on Monday. ti e 25'h ios'., at 3p m For freight or passage apply to KOE QUAN Co, Agents fur WEE
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    The Straits Echo.
    98 4 J »ttc« Mtlsflex everybody and Justice alone—''ebllahMl dally (eieept «onrtay) »t re a CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232. Beach Street, Penang. PRICE: JAILT LOUAI |M per annam OCTBTATIONS PoeUee a«tra. «All. eiHTION (Port Free) SIS UABI.K ADURHSS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343 ».A. —All baelueee rommnmcatlon» ehoald be
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    Domestic Occurrence
    31 4 Birth. At No. 3. Arratoon Road, on the 20th inst., the wife of Mr. Ritehie-Sousa of the AngloChiut se Store, of a daughter, Angela Barbara Shanghai papers please copy.
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    GERMAN SOCIAL PROGRESS.
    394 4 The building of a big navy is a mere detail of German activity. In one matter, at least, Germany has far outstripped Britain, and made a distinct advance in social progress. Britain, which has passed so many socialistic laws, is shivering on the brink of socialism, shivering
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    Charges of Defalcation against a Chetty.
    888 4 An Interesting Case. A few weeks ago the Echo leported that M. Soma6Uodarom Chetty, a member of the money-lending community, had bpen extradited from India, on charges of criminal breach of trust. Ye-terday afternoon Mr Brown commenced the preliminary eiquiry into the charges. Mr.
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    Government of Perak vs. Chin Chong Fen.
    642 4 This cise was tried before the Resident at the Chinese Protectorate Mr. Ridges, Protector of Chinese, agtin co .ducted the c>so for Government;. It is gratifying to notice that the officials hive grown calmer aud more reasonable This accused actually hid broken the
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    H. M. S. Pinafore.
    41 4 \Vo are ri quested to state that the leheirs.il of H.M S. Pinafore’’ will take placi at the Town Hall on S.iturdiy at J 9 p m The scores have arrived ami a full attendance is expected.
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    254 4 The following business iu tiu has been doue to-day Penang Penang Tin Exchange, Q Q buurs. no sellers j d} Eastern Smelting Co buyers, no sellers S’raits '1 radiug Co., 25 tons at 69 75 Singapore Straits Trading Co., 75 69 65 Total 100 tons.
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    Taiping News
    1038 4 (From Our Own Correspondent Taiping, 18th Oct. Mr J Rigby, Supervisor of Custom», Larut. left for S ngapore on Friday last and will be returning at the end of the month. Mr T. P. \dams. cadet, is in the meanwhile looking after the (ffice. Mr. Rigby’s visit is
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      503 4 TO LET. BRITISH INDIA S. N. CO, LTD. NO. 33, NORTH AM ROAD Apply KENNEDY CO, 13-7 09 517 4. Bishop Street TOWN HALL. AS 8 s KISTNA is docking this week, i he sailing on the 23rd October l «P‘e<J, but she will resume her usual run to Port
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Japanese Woman Stabbed.
      37 5 [Echo Special.) Culprit In Custody. Kampar, 21st October.—A Siamese baba stabbed a Japanese woman fatally and two others severely, and absconded. He was arrested shortly after and was in custody at 10 a.in. to-day.
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      Federal Council.
      89 5 (Echo Special.) Sanctioned by the Governor. Singapore, 21st October.—The Straitg Times announces that the preliminaries in connection with the establishment of a Federal Council of the F. M. S. have been completed and finally sanctioned by H. E. Sir John Anderson. All the native rulers are agreed on
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      The “ Ragmar.”
      39 5 The Ragmar.” (Echo Special.) Ashore on the Paracels Singapore, 21st October.—Hongkong wires state that the steamer Ragmar is ashore on the Paracels. The crew are starving. The Captain, his wife, and three others have arrived at the Tonkin coast.
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      The Tsar.
      38 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) En Rente to Italy. London. 20>h October—The Tsar has gone to Odessa en route to Italy. He was accompanied by M. Isvolsky, the Russian Foreign Minister. The Tsarits i will remain at Livadia.
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      Lieut. Bellairs.
      41 5 (Supplied by Reuter. Joins the Unionists. L mdou, 20th October. Lieut C. Bellairs, Member for King’s Lynn, has joined the Unionists on ihe ground of the Socialistic tendencies of the Budget He has declared in favour of Tariff Reform.
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      The Execution of Ferrer.
      84 5 (Supplied by Reuter Quest ion in Parliament. London, 20th October.—ln the House of Commons yesterday the Labour members asked if the Government had taken action to prevent the shooting of M Ferrer. Sir Edward Grey, Foreign Secretary, in reply said The Government cannot depart from its
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      Peary's Records.
      29 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Submitted to the N. G. 8. London, 21st October.—A telegram from states that Commander Peary has submitted his records to tbe National Geographical Socioty.
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      Tangier.
      53 5 (Supplied ly Reuter.) Moorish Officials Annoy Frauce. London, 21st October.—The corresponof the Matin at Tangier, says that tbe nation is causing much uneasiness owing tuiiumerable annoyances, owing to Moorish cials, who, on Muley Hand’s orders, tax molest the French companies aud treat ‘e protests of the French Legation with
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      Russia and Finland.
      88 5 Sufpliei by Reuter.) 'ihorj» Occupied by Russian Troops. 8t T? 0 st October— A telegram from forr ~r^ ur K states that a strong military H i n R BBUt to Finland primarily to Th Py i he P roTinoe of Viborg. F au.l I IDa h
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
    4655 5 ORDINARY MEETING, MONDAY OOP. 18. Pretent. Hia Excellency the Governor Sir John Anderson. The Hon’ble the Col. Sec. Capt. Sir A. Young. The Hon’ble the Res. Conn., Penang, R N Bland. the Res. Conn., Malacca, W. Evans. the Treasurer, J. O. Antboniss. the Ag. Attorney-General, R. Allen. the
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    Passengers.
    57 5 Arrived. Per s.s. Devanha 2 >th Oct., from London Mr. H. Pearson, Miss Swan. From Mar seilles Mr. W Peel aud Mr. Firmstone, Mr G. Putman and Mr. C. Putman. From Brind.si Mrs. Brewer. F«om Bombay Mr. Parodas Tepai Run. From Colombo: Mr Robert Clark. D.PARTED Per ss. Devanha,
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    FIXTURES.
    57 5 I’O-DA V. 8 h Day of 9tlr Moon Trafalgar Day. League Football Crescent vs Wanderers, EsplanadeThe New Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Campbell Street and I’euang Road, 7 30 p m. and 9 10pm To-morrow 9th Day of 9 h Moon. The New Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Campbell Street aud
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      59 5 Rheumatism. More than u'ne out of every ten cases of rheumatism are simply rheumatism of the muscles, due to cold or damp weather or ebrouie rheumatism. lu such cues no intern d treatm°ut s required. The free application of Chainbiriaiu’s Pain BJui is all that is needed, aid it is
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      183 5 NOTICE OF SALE BY ORDER OF THE SHERIFF OF PENANG. Suit No.#341 of '906 and Order < Court, d ried 16th June, 1909, THE PEN ANO VT i AM SAW MILL COY. versus GOH AH CHEANG, HENG KHIM and CHEW HENG JOON, The sale of the undermentioned lands belonging to
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    Rubber Shares.
    479 6 Messrs. J. Kuesell Grant, Co.’s Rubber Share Market Report, dated September 30tb says, in part: <j The Market for Malay Rubber Company Shares continues to expiud, and a v-ry large r business is being transacted, nearly all on account of genuine investors. The new issues are very well
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    A Siberian Hotel.
    572 6 Too Many Extras. Au Pal an traveller has rtc?ntly pubii.-hed a very well written and most amusing accouut, of a trip round the wo’ld in a motor car. Of his *xp?rieuces iu a Siberian hotel he tells the following In Europe the poor wight who is compelled
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    A Soldier’s Hoax.
    274 6 Story from the Philippines. Iu order to break the dullness of a soldier’s life in the tropics, Private George Gray, of Malabin/. Philippine Islands, recently addressed the fjllowiirg letter for publication iu an American newspaper; Ihe Union— Dear Editor I have been requested by several youDg Americans
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    Tide Table for Penang.
    82 6 October, 191)9. f H.VV. L.W. H.W. L.W. ate A. M. A.M. P. M. P. M. 21st 6.17, 12.04, 6.42, 12 30 22nd 7.09, 12.56 7.34, 1.21 2ord 8.00, 1.47, 8.26, 2.13 24th 8.51. 2.£0, 9.17, 3.04 25th 9 43, 3.30, 10.08. 3 56 26th 10 34,
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    EXCHANGE.
    120 6 I’bnano, 21»t October (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank jondon, Demand Bank 2/4$ 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4§ 3 Credit 2/4 6 M 3 Documentary.. 2/4 Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174$ 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay, Demand Bank 174$ Moulmein, Demand Bank 174 3 days’sight Private 176 Madras,
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    PRODUCE.
    216 6 Gold lieaf $64.8) 3. 1 epj er( W.Coast 31b5.5 oz.) no stock Vhite Pepper s 26— tales lYaug Pe[ per out of season Cl >ves out of season Mice 92. sales vlare Piclrir*»* 80. —sellers 'iuim 110 s 20 —sales SNo. 1 630 sales 2 no stock Basket 4.85
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      50 6 A Safe Medicine. Don’t be afraii to give Chauibei lain’s Coui»b lijnieily to your children. It is in tended especially for coughs, colds, cioup and whooping cough, and it is tho Lest ruedicine inadu l«*r theto diseases It coutaius no opium or other narcotic The George Town Dupeusiry, Wholesale Agents.
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      185 6 Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. Y*u will hunt a good while before y<u tin! t liniment that is equal to Chamber* Inn's I’aiu B.lm. Incises of rheumatism and ►ciatici it relieves ihe intense pain aod m ikes shep and test po.sible So’eness ol Le museb-t', swellings and lameness are quickly relieved by
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    Shaw on Chesterton.
    677 7 Chesterton having written a book on Shaw, the latter has naturally been expressing his opinion of the workSays the Academy —lt gee-* without saying that Mr. George Bernard Shaw approves, on the whole, of Mr Gilbert K. Chesterton’s book about Mr George Bernard Shaw. The book is
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    Recruiting for the Hongkong Police.
    153 7 Vilyat Shaw, a Punjtb', is a tnau of imagination and enterprise. Dressed in European made clothes and a gorgeous turban he represented himself to be a SubadarMajor of the Hongkong Police Force, sent down here to enlist recruits A large number of his fellow couutrymen
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      1303 7 insurances. The Penang Khean Guan Insurance Co., Ltd. H»D OffICF, No. SI, BOARD OP Mr.Cheab Choo Yew Quah Beng Kee Khaw Joo Tok Yeoh Geok Keat Khoo Hun Yeang Oog Hun Siew Ho Tiang Wan Mr. Khoo Kiach Strut. D1RBCTOR8. Mr.Gan Gnob Bee Tan Tiang Swee Tan Kim Leong Khoo
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      61 7 For Whooping Cough. Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. I? will keep the cough loose, expectoration easy aod render the fits of coughing less frequeut and less severe. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale AgentsFOR SALE. Guide to Penang, BY THE LATE 6. F. Skertclily, r. b. s. Price 50 ceats. Worth a
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      904 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Cu. t Pha U.S.A. barges Moderate, Consultation Free. U.SimNO AT Mo. 2In, Penan” Rond. K few Joora from the Eastern .and Orient. I llote’. <j mtb* TEA »<S V TEA SOLE AGENTS FOii PENANG, PATERSON, SIMONS ft Co., Ltd WONS KIM MUN,
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