Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 14 May 1902

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    22 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. NEW SERIES ESTABLISHED 1833. PRICE 20 CENTS VOL. LX. WEDNESDAY, 14th MAY, 1902. No. 109
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      705 1 flotites. Peninsular Oriental Strain 'NavigationCompany. P& r|IIIE mail steamers may J be expected to arrive outwards, and leave Penang homewards, on the following QJ dates: Mall Service, Homeward». ‘"■■'•Sr zlrcWia Ul 15 Ch u san r i- -9 p«rr«»m«« Ind,a Pnr Rates of Passage see List. X IRA STEAMERS, intermediate
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      3001 1 NORDDF IJTSCH E.R LLOYD British India Steam Navigation Company, Limited. JlotittS. I SELANGOR TURF CLUB. '>~ri LZ. Konlnklijke Paketvaart MaatJchappli _LJ__ j JB Negapatam Lines of steamers. NIPDIII YUSBH KdlShd Programme for Ist, 3rd and sth r 7 —777. ,z e. J“'y- 1902, Meeting. ML «V Intended Sailing and expected
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      553 1 Unnhs. Nederlandsche Handel Maatsdhappij. NETHERLANDS TRADING SOCIETY’S. Established 1824. Capital fl. 60,000,000 (abt. £5,000,000. Issued Capital fl. 45,000,000 (abt. £3,750,C0J. Reserve Fund fl. 3,261,000 (abt. 272,000, Head Office in Amsterdam Head Agency in Batavia Branches: Singapore, Rangoon, Medan. (Deli), Samarang, Sourabaya, Padang. Chere, bon, Tegal, Pecalongan, Pasoeroean, Tjilatjap. Gorontalo, Palembang,
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    THE WEEK.
    155 2 Wki'NESi,tv, 1 Ith Ist Quarter. Town Band, Fsplanade, at 5 30 p.m. Harmston's Circus, Dato Krauiat Guldens, tl p.m. Iligh wntei 5 0 p.m nml 5-25 a.m Thursday, 15th lligh-wntei- 5 50 p.m. and 6 15 n.m. Hurmst.m's Circus, Dato Krauiat Gardens. 9 p.m. Friday, 16th I’. Outward
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    Wednesday, 14th May, 1962.
    1754 2 We published on Monday the official coiTespondeiice in connection with the extension of the Penang Pjer, which was laid on the table at the meeting of the Legislative Council just a week previous a bright instance of the redtapeism that necessitates matters belonging to this Colony
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    The Assizes.
    62 2 Three young Javanese helmns, named Dollah, Suat and Sattat,were charged yesterday morning before a special jury with the murder of their tindal in the estate of Quab Beng Kee at d’yah Trubong on the 10th ultimo. Mr. Murrison Allan was assigned as counsel for tho defence. The case
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    The Kwang-si Rebellion.
    84 2 Since the capture of the one of their leaders, Hung Yung Seng, tho rebels seem to have had a check. Since their defeat at the foot of the Wuchang hills, they have made themselves very scarce, and only occasional sniping takes place. Nanning seems to be quite
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    Harmston’s Circus
    227 2 There seems »o bo a magnetic charm about llarmston’s great show. This season even the xveather clerk has made definite arrangements to visit some other clime and give us good weather, and nightly crowds are seen wending their way to the D.ito Kramat Gardens to witness the many
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    The Fall in Silver.
    637 2 Shanghai Opinion. The recent serious fall in the price of silver, coming as it does in connection with the other difficulties which affect the China trade, cannot be looked upon without apprehension siys the haily Neus. Silver, it must be remembered, has dropped from the high
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    Gang Robbery In Canton.
    206 2 A few nights ago, the inhabitants near the Cheong Sow Street were awakened by tho discharge of tire.truis and the beating of gongs. It was discovered that a man larin's house had been entered. It appears that a band of robbers disguised as beggars had collected
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    A Great-Grandmother at 45.
    164 2 (St. I.on is Globe democrat.) Married at tho age of 18, a mother at 14, a grandmother at 28, a great-grandmother at 45, is the remarkable record held by Mrs. Minnie Davis of Omaha. Mrs. Davis was born in Boston, Mass., in 1855 and was married
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    TELEGRAMS.
    184 2 (REU l Elfs} The Volcanic Eriinr 1 $200,000 fo™£“S'*'*l sufferer» ll, e v l6 01 8> A DESOLATE CITY An account of a visit m n of St. Pierre on the island was hidden )J J* dense haze. i Quantities of wreckage w rH t mg on the sea,
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    Recent Decisions in Commercial Law.
    565 2 Crossed Cheque—Payment fob Ci-sroxa H. obtained from thc appellants bv false pretences a cheque payable to liis’orie, and crowed gen: rally, an 1 nnrlied --not negotiable.” In accordince with a pr« of many years’ standing he took the dK-pie to the local branch of the
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    A Gold Standard.
    231 2 In- the course of a paper on the and Wealth of India," recently read te the Roval Statistical Society, -'1 J. Atkinson adduced figures to that there has been a great rise investments in India during He described this increase a* a sa 1 indication that the
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      1249 2 Tdtchaxi GRAHAM co MCALISTER 00. LIMITED, CHESNUT Australian Gelding BronzeWe have pleasure in announcing that /A. wing, 6 years old, by Sclsoolmaster A Wholesale Retail and Man.faetaring to sppolnW X/. I into harness, good fencer. Q wU.. cu-hte. Sole Agents for Penang and r old, quiet and sound, has been
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    Straits Chinese Maidens.
    1514 3 Mr Lew See Fah, of Singapore, writes t /the Editors of the Strait» Chine*? Maya'"'in tins article I wish to address my rets to our Straits Chinese maidens. Their Ije" is one which tin Is no parallel in that ,/European girls, and which therefore Quires some explanation
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    Preservation of Eggs.
    715 3 The Use of Water-Gliss. An egg when it is laid," says Mr. K. B. Baghot do la Bare, is a wet egg (the shell is wet)? and tho longer you can keep an egg wet the fresher it will remain. This is a truth expounded, I be.ieve,
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    Motor Cycles.
    408 3 Tin: last year or two have witnessed many improvements in the mechanism of motor cycles, and, judging from the interest attached to them at recent exhibitions there is every reason to anticipate that they will meet a permanent an I growing demand. Th-iir convenience in travelling from plic
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    A Record Crop.
    133 3 Mr. Bunbury, District Officer of Lihat D.itu, B. N. Borneo, in his report for January and part of February, says:—This year a record crop of tobacco has been produced on the estate here, neither the quality nor the quantity having been equalled in former years. The s.s.
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    Political Leaders at the Mansion House.
    975 3 SPEECH BY MR. CHAMBERLAIN. The Speaker was entertained to dinner at the Mansion House, with a number of other leading politicians, by the Lord Mayor. Responding to the toast of his health, the Speaker slid that during the seven years he had occupied the
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    Death of a Wealthy Negro.
    81 3 Mr. John McKee, of Philadelphia, the wealthiest negro in America, died on 13th April. He left £100,099 to found a Roman Catholic church, rectory, and convent in New Jersey, and an institution in Philadelphia for the education of male orphans, white and colourel. He askel
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    Beet-sugar Crops.
    209 3 Mr. Licht has once more raised his estimate of the continental sugar-beet crops for tho year ending August 31st next. He calculates that 6,825,000 tons will be produced, as compared with 6,069,000 for the last crop year, and 5,523,000 in 1899-1900. In two years, then, sugar beet has
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    The Chariot Race.
    870 3 Sensational Scene in the BeautifullyStaged Drama at Drury Line. Ben Hur” is a novel for the exaltation of the Jews. Its author, General Lew Wallace, was a soldier and a lawyer, who spent some years as American Minister at Constantinople, and twenty-two years ago published Ben Hur,”
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    EXCHANGE.
    122 3 Tknang, Urn May, 1902. Kates \s eot.uhvs London, Demand Bank 1/HJ Do. I months’sight Bank Do. 3 Credits I'B} Do. 3 Documentary 1/H r 7 ff Calcutta, Demand Bank Ks. 125 J Do. 3 days* sight Private 127 f Bombiy, Domini Bink 125 f Do. 3 days* sight Private
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    PENANG VOLUNTEERS.
    65 3 Orders by Captain J. G. Allan, Acting Commandant. Parades for This Week. Company Drill for all ranks on Thursday, 15th instant, at 5-30 p.m. Dress, Plain Clothes. Musketry. B’ Company will st art the Annual Musketry course on Saturday, the 17th inst. at 2-30 p.m. and Sunday, the
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    STEAMER REPORTS.
    34 3 The h. s. Tatv Tong (Captain Vaz) brought 129 deck-passengers from Tcluk Anson, yesterday. The s. s. Canton (Captain Mcrican) arrived from Teluk Anson this morning, bringing 1 cabin and 76 deck-passengers.
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    THE MAILS.
    59 3 M mls Close To-m »::r >w. Pdr xfr. T-nirt l.nngkat Jin Ho 1 p.m. Pangkor and Tcluk Anson ...Canton 2 p.m. Singapore ami Hongkong Lightning 2 p.m. Singapore ...OJo 3 p.m. Singapore, China and Japan ...Chuaan 5 p.m. Friday, 16th. Port Swettenham and Malacca Vidar I p.m. Tongkah
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    MAILS to ARRIVE.
    14 3 Prom Steiner To Arrioe. Edie G. G. v Lannbergc 15-5 02
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    SHIPPING.
    90 3 Arrivals. Ykstkroiy s. s. Taw Tong from Teluk Anson 8. s. Plying Fish from Port Weld s. s. Flying Dragon from Port Weld s. s. Sportsman from Asahan k. a. Sic e Leok from Kedah To -im s. s. Canton from Teluk Anson s. 8. Lightning from Calcutta s.
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    SHARE LIST.
    195 3 Stocks. Quotation. Bersawah Gold Mino Co. 12. Chendariang Hydraulic Tin Mining Co., Ltd. <4O. teller* Fraser and Neavc, Ltd. sB4. tales Do. 6 Debs. par George Town Dispensary $25. seller* Howarth Erskine, Ltd. 136. layers Jelcbu Mining and Trading Co., Ltd. $1.85 sellers Karangan Tin Mining Co. $15.50
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      239 3 PENANG SALES ROOM. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE. The undersigned is instructed to sell by Public Auction, On Saturday, the 17th May, 1902, At Premises No. 61 Western Road, at 12 noon, All the Valuable European Countrymade Household Furniture, &c. comprising: Iron Bedsteads, Almirahs, Washhandstand, Dining Table, Lamps, Chairs, Carpets, Bicycle, Dinner
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      156 3 Typhoid Fever. T BEG to inform tho public that I have 1 decided to clear my stock of the wellknown Roisdorf Mineral Water at the following cheap prices $7.09 per case of 100 splits $9.50 100 pints At the present moment, when it is dangerous to drink water owing to
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      422 3 notice. TITHE DISPENSARY, 2 Bishop Street, A N EXPERIENCED Chinese Assistant WW IF V IIX has been transferred to George -TV Book-keeper. Walker. Also a respectable Chinese Youth as Ist May, 1902. learner. Apply by letter to TAILORIHB 1 EMPLOYMENT AS NURSE. Good A J Needlewoman Willing to travel. VILLA,”
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    Shipping Expected.
    136 4 77«! information under thia heading la supidled In the Agent» of the various Steamship tinea, and the dates are approximate only. May. 16 Outward P. and O. R. M. 8. Chusan from Colombo for Singapore and China, Gilfillan Wood Co. 17 Homeward P. 4 O. R. M. Steamer
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      394 4 BE EMIL ZOBEL, Watchmaker and Jeweller, At Messrs. Graham Co., Ltd. No. 4, Beach Street A WELL SELECTED STOCK OF Gold Silver Watches and Jewellery, OF THE LATEST DESIGNS. Watch repairs a 12 months guarantee. THE PRYE RIVER DOCK, PENANG. rplIE above Dock, situated in Province Wellesley, at the entrance
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      1822 4 Chamberlain’s Pain Balm Federated Malay Stated Railways for relief and cure of 4 I Rheumatism, Sprained Ankle, Cuts, Sciatica. M2Ull[QiKl4l> Lame Shoulder, Bruises, Neuralgia, Lame Back, T Burns. oout, Scalds, Pains in the Cheat. Time Table from ist May, 1902. Lumbago, Pains in the Side, Stiff Neck, and Like Injuries.
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      441 4 $2 p er Moral) THE “Pinang Qazelit; ENLARGED EDITION Per Month (For Local Subscrik $2. X FOREMAN~h77T 1,Workshop, Ip o j,. Apn'k 8 Foi ,l h salary required. to «tai 05 -llTn, notice AV L i^’ EG t 0 infonn Uie l>„n V’ t’otuing and our cmo, < owing to
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