Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 26 July 1897

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    22 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. NEW SERIES.] ESTABLISHED 1833. [Pff/CE 20 CENTS. VOL. LV. MONDAY, 26th JULY, 1897. No. 167.
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      618 1 I (Hotkey I I’ i* h* Oriental Steam Company. M T rpHE mail steamers may he M A expected to arrive outH wards, and leave Penang M A homewards, on the following B dates Outwards. Homewards. M. July 31 Ravenna July 22 B Aug 13 Alirzapore Aug. 5 B -7
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      1387 1 (ftoftcĕ« BRITISH INDIA &l EAM NAVISATION COMPANY-(LTD.). banks. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAAHT MAATSCHAPPIJ. Hongkong Shanghai Bankn cEAN steam ship company NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS. K (J EAST INDIAN OCEAN STEAM Intended Sailing and expected Arrival of Steamer a. cjitto nnuuiATv t Paid-up Capital 410,000,000. SHIP COMPANY, Ltd. Resekvb Fund 8 6,500,000. AND
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      669 1 80EKLARDSL«K HAiIJIKL HAATSCHAffU (Netherland Trading Society.) Established 1824. Paid-up Capital 35,783,000.00 Reserve Funds f 2,282,814.38| Head Office in Amsterdam. Head Agency in Netherlands India. The Factorij of the Nederlandsch» Handel Maatschappij, Batavia. Agencies and Branches. —Singapore Medan (Deli), Samarang, Sourabaia, Padang, Cheribon, Tegal, Pecalongan, Pasaroean, and Tjilatjap. London Bankers.—The Union
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    EXCHANGE.
    131 2 Penang. 26th July, 1897 Rates close as follows London. Demand Bank 1/1 L,. Do. 4 months’sight Bank... Do. 3 Credits 1 Do. 3 Documentary l/lli Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 154 Do. 3 days' sight Private 156 J Bombay, Demand Bank 15 L Do. 3 days’ sight Private 156| Madras,
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    LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
    144 2 Pknan... 26th Julv. *‘97 Tin $36 60 (Chinese) Trang out of season. Black Pepper J West <'oast... 4 16 sellers. A'dieeil •> '< 6 <>o do. White Pepper 22. do Cloves (picked).. out of season Mace No. I 88 sellers, Mace Pickings 77 do. Nutmegs 75 do.
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    MAIL NOTICE.
    56 2 Mails close ToNtoiii'ow. For I'er »lr Time. C 'l'-ufta K"t San i 11 A.M. T'ahan D>li I PM. Langkat Perse I P.M. I’a’igk"r A 1’ Ausoi'. Hetty 2 P.M. Edi' .T S.-niaw.', S. gli, A dell lull I'e >l 2 pm. IM If<> Kirei 2 pm T' lul;
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    MAILS TO ARRIVE.
    46 2 Fkom Eime Ma-tsuycl.t r |..-d.iv. From Calcutta h-Ldr i'o day. From Sriz s. s Sluinyhai io mo row. I’k".m Sin iapoke—B 1 s. > Secundra on Wednesday. From Hamburg—s. s. Ettrickdale on W' <1 lie*'la A From Singapore -s. s Maha Vajirunhis on Finl.iv.
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    REUTER'S TELEGRAM.
    171 2 LONDON, 24th Jult. American Politics. THE TARIFF BILL. The Senate have adopted the compromise on the Tariff Bill, and President McKinley has signed it. THE CURRENCY QUESTION. President McKinley has sent to Congress a message, asking tor authority to appoint a Commission of nine persons to examine into
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    BIRTH.
    18 2 Bones.—On the 24ih inst., at Barrack Road, Penang, the wife of Warder F. Bones, of a 'laughter
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    LOCAL AND GENERAL.
    872 2 The lktteks which left Singapore by French Mail, r.<l Marseille, ou 29th June, were delivered in L'>ndou on 23rd July. The steam launch Goean Seng Moov is adveihsed for sale, as she now lies in the Penang Harbour. 'There will be au Eclips- of the Sun on
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    H. H. THE SULTAN OF JOHORE.
    125 2 The Sultan of Johore arrived here from Singapore by the s. s. Lindula this morning. H. H. came ashore at 9 o’clock and personally looked after the landing of his iace-horses, Marchioness, Leichol, Coldstream, Bo>eas, and Disfigured, which were in charge of Campbell, the
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    PENANG LIBRARY.
    35 2 The following books have been received this morning Our Queen,” by the author of Grace Darling”; In Court and Kampong,” by Hugh Cliffoid “Sea Fishing” Badminton Library”), by John Bickerdyke and other writers.
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    HONGKONG POLICE SCANDAL.
    39 2 Further Developments. On the 16th instant, Inspector Witcliell was taken into custody at. Hongkong on the charge of receiving bribes. Two detectives have been deported for the same offence. Other parties under susp cion have absconded.
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    THE ASSIZES.
    57 2 The Pangkbr murder case was concluded on Saturday afternoon, when the accused was acquitted on the capital charge, but convicted on the minor charge of voluntarily causing hurt. This morning lie was sentenced to only six months’ rigorous imprisonment. As there was but one special jury case in
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    SPECIAL
    14 2 fP-'M ’«"■A- '.150.,. 26th Jclt. The shipments to-day areTo Penang, 475 pik, llsof
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    PENANG TURF CLUB.
    258 2 August Meeting 1597 and 7th Entries. first day. E-The Ma ]DEn P Latb (Ke-opened. S<e 2. IHK Galloway Cup rofessor, Prame Queen ir 1 Winy, Iris, and l.ee Metfwd lar 3. 'lhk Roadsti rs’ Plat Bright Bess $200; c- Penelope #200; and Laddie > i -1 6
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    GOLF
    127 2 The Monthly Medal, plaved off ••nFrJjr and Saturday last, produced another < and interesting match, and we are gluds be able to record the very creditable vis i Mr. H. Scott, who by steady practice la» sm ee-d-d in greatly improving bis gaim Details:— Mr. H. Scott 52+ 54*
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    THE NOTE ISSUE
    325 2 At the meeting of the LegislativeCoaia which was held on Thursday, die Currtit! Nolelssue Bill,” says the Straits Time».' read a second time. The second renffl was carritd by one vote, and that vote® recorded bv the Governor li ini self, lal usually abstains from voting. The
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      1175 2 n ‘J 1 10A New advertisements. PritCll(ir(l id. PENANG TURF CLUB NOTK’E IK Ronph Street T ADIES attending the Races on slh and DuUu/t Julll'. jj 7(h August are reminded that admission to the Grand Stand and Liwn i will he by Ticket only. Ladies’ Tickets are obtainable through members
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      254 2 PENANG TURF CLUB. NOTK’E. lINTL’IES for the M.id n I’liite being 1 j insufficient, the im e is p. ned for Entries lill iio"ii, Tlim sd iv, tlie29ih inst. J F. LAMB, 3<»7 Secretary. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. 'I’HE Ordinary Meeting of the Municipal I Commissioners will l>e held at the Town
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    THE PENANG TURF CLUB.
    82 3 \s ninv s(?, n f'om the advertisement, by the above Club and appearing in 1 liiinn- to-day, Lidies who wish to 'ike forthcoming races are advised I ~btain tickets of admission to the Giand g.. lI1( al ’d Lawn beforehand. Ladies’ ijq*.] ,.fs are obtainable, without
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    THE COUNCIL DEBATES.
    112 3 Thursday, 22nd July. Thi: N' Town Hall, the Penang Har.l Impioveinent, the Interpreters in the < tie t-' 1 ull l ie I'tdiau Immigration Bill, t le Currency Note Bill were subjects vhii'li ,une m der discussion at Thursday’s t o- ~f ihe Legislative Council. Notice |S
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    NEWS FROM ACHEEN.
    129 3 {Java Bode.) ■\Ve can contradict the rumour that an X .ii ieii will be sent to Teluk Semawe. -jis no leason why we should go with wrap 11' in hand tor the Rajas of Simpng Olim and Kerti. The Governor is trvmg to recover from them the,
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    THE BRITISH DOLLAR.
    36 3 Ii is staled by the straits Times that there a (1 ‘obeverv many bad British dollais ia liicuhition, and that the British dollar is Sta'ed to be badly finished and easy of imitation.
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    NEWS IN BRIEF.
    612 3 Selangor. Mk Duff has been appointed District Offic r at Jugra, according to the Malay Mid. The Committee of the Selangor Club prop se to hold sports for the members on the first Saturday in September. T e we 1-known horses Britomarte and Kathleen were to be
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    THE QUEEN’S THANKS.
    44 3 The Queen, in a touching letter to the people and Empire, thanks them from the depth of her heart for their outburst of attachment and real affection, and pravs that she may be enabled to discharge her duties while life lasts.
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    THE LOSS OF THE S. S. "ADEN."
    63 3 In a detailed account of the wreck of the Aden the following is found It may be added that on Jubilee Day those on board the Aden, despite their sad plight, drank the health of the Queen in the only liquid obtainable, viz.,
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    THE YOUNG MEN’S ASSOCIATION.
    84 3 The lecture at the Young Men’s Association on T hursday, by the Rev. S. S. Walker, was very interesting. Mr. Curtis occupied the chair, and in a few well-chosen remarks introduced Mr. Walker to the meeting. The lecturer clearly pointed out the dignity attached to labour
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    ADOPTION OF CHINESE CHILDREN.
    86 3 From the report on the Chinese Secretariat for 1896, it appears that in Selangor six male and seven female children were adopted into respectable Chinese families, and were duly registered, with photos of the parties and stamped documents, to prevent malpractice or dispute. There is a
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    THE LATE CAPTAIN SYERS.
    176 3 In a lengthy letter to the Malay Mail, a writer, whose initials E. W. B. are wellknown to most people in the Straits, savs of the late Captain Syers:— “Over 20 years ago he came to Perak, a soldier in the 10th Regiment, as a member
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    PLANTING IN SELANGOR.
    214 3 The Glen Marie Estate under the able management of Mr. Hurth, says the Malay Mail, appears to be in a very flourishing condition. About 75 acres of coffee are nowin full bearing, and some of the plants are truly magnificent. One specimen, almost over-weighted with its burden
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    ST. GEORGE’S SCHOOLS PICNIC.
    254 3 The picnic for the children attending St. George’s Schools took place on Saturday last, and passed off very successfully. After a short service at Church, the whole party were taken by tram to the Waterfall GarI dens. Mr. Young, the Manager of the Tramwav Company, had
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    MAIL ITEMS.
    862 3 (L. C. Express London, 2nd July. The celebrations in connection with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee have been continued during the past week. The Queen came to London again in I order to visit Kensington and to attend the State Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. b Her Majesty has
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    WELSBACH LIGHTS
    50 3 Mr. Egerton, says the Straits Times, in the Municipal Progress Report for May, states that some of the new Welsbach lights were fixed in Orchard Road and lighted. In his opinion, they give an excellent light when in good order, but require skilled labour to look after them,
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    "MENGGELUNCHOR.”
    168 3 The High Commissioner and Lady Mitchell returned from the menggelunchor picnic to Kuala Kangsar on elephants. Twenty-five animals were provided for the conveyance of visitors to and from Kuala Dal, where H. E. and the Resident-General, with many others of the officials, took part in the seat slide” down
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    CRICKET.
    250 3 2nd XI. P..C. C. v. St. Xavier’s R. C. The cricket match played at the Esplanade on Saturday, between the 2nd Xi of the P. C. C and St. Xavier’s Recreation Club, resulted in a win by the former by 65 runs. The only player whose score reached double
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
    431 3 (Saturday, 24th July, 1897.) Straits Times. The Town Hall. Legislative Council met at noon, to-day. The Colonial Secretary moved the following resolution Whereas a scheme for the erection of a new Town Hall at Singapore as a Permanent Memorial of the completion of the doth year of Her
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    PASSENGERS.
    43 3 Arrivals. To-day. Per s. s. Kut Sang from Singapore Mrs. Tlmmas. Per s. s. Lindula from Singapore H. H. The Sultan of Johore and Suite, and Hous. J. M. Vermont and 1). Logan. Yesterday. Per 8. s. Thaipeng from Port Weld; Mrs
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    RACING NOTES AND ANTICIPATIONS.
    504 3 (By Early Bird.”) During the interval, some capital fast work has been put in by several of the competitors, and the “Griffins” have also done some useful I spins. The course has been rather on the soft side but is nevertheless in excellent trim. Some of
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    SHIPPING.
    204 3 Arrivals. To-day. s. s. Kut Sang from Singapore. s. s. Lindula from Singapore. s. s. Pakling from Singapore. s. s Deli from Asahan. 8. s. Langkat from Deli. s. s. Betsy from Teluk Anson. Yesterday. s. s. Henzada from Rangoon 8. s. Lady Weld from Teluk Anson. 8. s.
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    SINGAPORE SHARE LIST.
    184 3 (iJlraits Times, 2 st July.) Itanbs (13/IO p<l.) -24. sales. £i fully paid $25. BunjoniH ($4 pd.) $8 00 (s•> pd.) $2.40. Bahang Corp. (j£l pd.i $4 75 Bataling Coffee Co. ($7O pd.) ($7B buyers. Pengeiangs ($5O pd.) .-40 sellers. Straits Insurance (s2o j>d i *lB sales.
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      472 3 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. rpHE Municipal Commissioners invite ten--1 deis for the purchase and removal of one octagonal iron building ami one oblong iron building, situated in Chulia Street i Ghaut, and now used as fruit stalls. The whole of these buildings, including the concrete floor, will become the property of the
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      268 3 TO LET. fI'HE TOWER,” Anson Road. 1 Apply to H. J. MARTYN, Jr. WANTED? PL FILS to teach Music. Terms moderate. Apply to Miss C. W.,” Post Office, Penang. WANTED. i CHINESE MASTER to teach the First (A Standard. Apply, with testimonials, to the Acting Headmaster, Victoria Institution, Kuala Lumpur.
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    PENANG TURF CLUB.
    717 4 PROGRAMME. August Meeting 1897» sth 7th August. First Day. Thursday, the sth August, 1897. 1. —The Maiden Plate. 2-30 p in. Value S2OO. —For Maiden Horses (per rule XIV S. R. A.) Weight per scale (lOst. 91bs.) All ex-griffins and ex-roadsters allowed 141bs Distance one mile. Entrance
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      1526 4 1 E USE M NAN WHISK 7 EllhLywriiiuinnan .'n*i’?rr!nTiHF gu i ntßrrrmmttnrit IS jHE BEST. To be had at M.“ M K ?HEAN A cHEI°rV n sKd Same as su |>i)lied to the Houses of Lords Commons and all the respectable London Clubs GUAT CHENG BROS. 1 1 ™on yln"'™ends.
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      599 4 GEORGE TOWNJJISFENSAfsy SOLE AGENTS FOP.’ N. Lazarus’ Spectacles. SIGHT THOROUGHLY TESTED GLASSES SUPPLIED J o-)6 PENANG AUCTION MART THE GUARANTEE SALES MOV COMPANY. J’HE undersigned will on aill f row t] 1 date, carry on the former busily Auctioneer, Appraiser, and CommiX Agent at No. 52 Beach Street, under tl
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