Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 4 May 1903

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    23 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. NEW series. ESTABLISHED ,833. PRICE 20 CENTS VOL. LX I. MONDAY, 4th MAY, 1903. No. 100
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      2051 1 SHipW gites. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN/ B, h W PP»“ Tem Kaislla Peninsular 4 Oriental Steam Negapatam Lines of Steamers. japan mail steamship co., Ltd. Navigation Company. Intended Sailing and expected Arrival oj Steamers. PrjlllE mail steamers may vF i For Will Sail. Steamer. From Expected on j L be expected
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    EXCHANGE.
    111 2 Penang, 4th May, 1908. Rates close as follows London Demand Bank Do. 4 months* sight Bank 1/8| Do. 8 Credits 1 9 Do. 8 Documentary Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 129 Do. 8 days’sight Private ...131 Bombay, Demand Bank 129 Do. 8 days* sight Private 131 Madras, Demand Bank 128|
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    SHARE LIST.
    189 2 4 Stocks. Quotation Bersawah Gold Mine Co. Ltd...s6. buyert Bruseh Tin Mining Co. Ltd. $8.25 sellers Chendariang Hydraulic Tin Mining Co., Ltd. $25. sales Fraser and Neave, Ltd. $95. Do. 6% Debs. par George Town Dispensary s27.—buyers Howarth Erskine, Ltd. sl9o.— sellers Jelebu Mining and Trading Co., Ltd.
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    MARKET PRICES.
    187 2 Penang, 4th May, 1903. Description. Beef— cts. Soup per catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 60 Feet 20 Heart 35 Liver per catty 26 Pork— Pork 32 Pig’s Head 18 Feet 24 Tongue 26 Mutton
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    LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
    184 2 Penang, 4th May, 1903. Tin s9s|. —sales, m i n f West Coast Black Pepper j g|U 6 O 7 $3O BftleM White Pepper ss4—sellers Trang Pepper $37 Cloves (picked) $85.50 Mace No. sl66.—sales Mace Pickings 120. sellers Nutmegs 110« 84. —sellers No. 1 7.—seller* Sugar 2
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    THE MAILS.
    73 2 Mails Close To-morrow. Eor Per str. Time, Deli and Pangkalan Brandan ...Quorra noon. Deli ...Vidar 1 p.m. Langkat ...Jin Ho Ipm. Perlis and Setul ...Swee Leok 2 p.m. Port Swettenham, Malacca, Singapore and Bangkok ...Mathilde 3 p.m. Teluk Anson ...Lady Weld 3 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore ...Pin
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    MAILS to ARRIVE.
    20 2 From Steamer To Arrive Rangoon Lindula 5-5-03 Edie VanSwoll 5-5-03 Singapore Nam Sang 6-5-03 Suez Canton 7-5-03
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    SHIPPING.
    284 2 Arrivals. Ballaarat, British, str., 2850, Sammiers, 2-5-08, from Singapore, general G. W, A Co. Mopnsoori, British, str., 1784, Hannah, 2-5-03, from Singapore, general, Anthony A Co. Alcinons, British, str., 4278, Pulsford, 3-5-08, from Jeddah, general, M. A Co. Hebe, British, str., 345, Inkster, 4-5-03, from Singapore, general, W. M.
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      430 2 To E-etJor For Sale. PREMISES No. 56 Beach Street. J Apply to OWNER, At No 67 Beach Street. e fl The Finest Wines in the Market GILFILLAN WOOD Co.’s EMIL ZOBEL, VERY OLD TAWNY PORT FINO PALE SHERRY Watchmaker and Jewellery, These are confidently recommended At Messrs. Graham Co., Ltd.
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      78 2 WANTfcD. T7l UROPEAN Firm requires immediately JQj a smart Chinese Krani or Broker with a thorough knowledge of the Bazaar and Import Dealers. Applications, together with copies of testimonials and note of salary required, should be addressed to X. Y. Z.,” 5-5 c/o Pinany (Jazette. “why SUFFER FROM HEADACHE When
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      592 2 TO LET. A LEXANDRA VILLA,” No. 2 ftntires. Apply to ance Co. of Hamburg Ur P. J. DUVAL, nUr c/o Messrs. Mansfield Co. ninp Est abm 3HKD riIHE undersigned having L nu -S AgentB of t} above f °F io accept fire risk, al <r. Pure Malt Whiskies Fire Insurance.
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    Mr. Chamberlain’s Position.
    1769 3 A FORECAST. (By an Old Parliamentary Hand.) fDaily Mail.) In parliamentary circles the future of Mr. Chamberlain and the present Ministry overshadows all interest in Africa, for to practical politicians politics are more than statesmanship. The secrets of DowningStreet are well kept, and what happened at Tuesday’s
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      405 3 For the Prevention of Disease ZOTAL The Best, The Cheapest, The Surest of Disinfectants in the Market. prices: in Due Gallon Tins $2-25 Per Gallon, in Two $2-00 in Four in Quart Bottles so-6o Per Bot. Special Quotations for 40 Gallon Casks. niRELLA Gold Enamel The only substitute for Gold
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      180 3 Consumption which is the most dangerous and fatal disease, has as its first indication a persistent cough, and if properly treated as soon as this cough appears is easily cured. Chairberlain’s Cough remedy has proven wonderfully successful, and gained its wide reputation and extensive sale by its success in curing
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      467 3 Graham Co., Ltd., WHOLESALE CHEMISTS, 4 Beach Street, Penang. a. g HALL’S C c> S w WINE u A HALL'S c... WINE t j the groai restorative and the finest nervine White-Ant. for influenza, mental and physical fatigue, neuralgia, <te. A. Vai liable LJ KLixture for des- figg Kj| troyiug*
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    THE WEEK.
    143 4 > Monday, 4th First Quarter. Town Baud, Esplanade, at 5-30 p m. High-water 5-50 p m. and 6-15 am. Tuesday, sth Town Band, Golf Club, at 5-30 p m. Harmston’s Circus, Dato Kramat Gardens, at 9 p in. High-water 6 40 p.m. and 7 05 a.m. Wednesday, 6th
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    Monday, 4th May, 1903.
    1892 4 The calendar of the Assizes which commence to-morrow shows that we still have a few criminals left in Penang. There are altogether thirteen cases down for hearing, two of which are charges of murder, two of gang robbery, two of housebreaking and two relating to counterfeit
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    The Circus.
    120 4 Harmston’s Circus, which opens in Penang at Dato Kramat Gardens to-morrow night, was the object of much interest on the quayside this morning, when the Company’s barang, animals, etc., were landed from the Colombo steamer. The landing of the elephants was watched by an amused crowd. It was
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    Hospital Nurses.
    179 4 A correspondent w’rites —As was expected, the new nurses did not arrive by the last P. and O. mail, but on Sunday mcraing they turned up by the Calypso— a matron and three assistants, all young and good looking we are told, and quite fit physically, judging from
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    Penang Golf Club.
    114 4 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The following are the results of the ties played on Saturday evening Ladies Double Handicap. Mrs. J. A. Browm Miss V. Brown, scr. beat Mrs. S. Reid Mrs. B. Matthews j? 6 —5, 6—2. Mixed Doable Handicap. Mrs. Jamieson Dr. Jamieson —l5 bea t
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    TELEGRAMS.
    237 4 (REUTER's 1 THE king s tour.' Receptions in p ARIs London, 2nd m President Loubet received Ki’ Edward at the Elysee, the i nterv lasting twenty minutes His V jesty afterwards returned i? T Br'Ush Embassy, where hereeeij an addiess from the British I'l her of Commerce. An Adiuiess.
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    Death of Mrs. Mitchel.
    330 4 4. It has to be recorded that there passed away on Saturday night Alice Ann, the wife of Mr. E B. Mitchell, Assistant Surgeon of Butterworth 11-u--nital, who arrived here in January last to relieve Mr. Clarke. Mr. Clarke is just now attached to the Tan
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    The Assizes.
    77 4 The Assizes open in the Supreme Court to-morrow morning, and the Calendar of persons to be tried consists of thirteen cases. There are two charges of murder against natives of India, two of gang robbery, and others of obstructing the lawful apprehension of a Chinese for robbery, house
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  • Obituary
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    28 4 Death. Mitchell.—On the 2nd instant, Alice Ann Mitchell, the dearly beloved wife of Mr. E. B. Mitchell, Assistant Colonial Surgeon, Butterworth Hospital, Province Wellesley. Indian papers please copy.
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    Cricket.
    1239 5 George’s Church Choir are likely to p for some time to come the retrihrtion of their outing last Saturday at r tterwortb. They started for their cricket,n the most unpretentious way, with r r inen two boys, an umpire and a scorer, two lady members of the choir to
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    Motor Parade at Kuala Lumpur.
    509 5 Ax Imposing Spectacle. Writing on 2nd instant a Kuala Lumpur correspondent says:—We had a Motor Parade to-day in front of the Esplanade. It was predicted that the afftir would turn out to be a glorious one for this little State of Selangor. The entries were
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    The Budget Debate.
    145 5 The repeal of the corn-tax is regarded as a final blow to Protectionism. In the debate in the House of Commons on the Budget, Mr. Ritchie proposed a House of Commons Committee to enquire into the incidence of the income tax. Sir W. Vernon Harcourt described the
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    Legislative Council.
    486 5 (Singapore I'ree Press.) Ordinary Meeting, Friday, Ist May. Present. His Excellency the Governor (Sir Frank Swettenham, k.c.m.g.) Hon. W. T. Taylor, c.m.g., (Deputy-Governor). Hon. W. R. Collyer (Attorney-General). Hon. F. G. Penney (Colonial-Treasurer). Hon. E. C. Hill (Auditor-General), [neer.) Hon. A. Murray c.e., m.i.c.e. (Colonial EngiHou. J. M.
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    Luxury at Sea.
    338 5 Striking Features of the Latest German Liner. What it is hoped will be the fastest Atlantic liner afloat is now receiving her finishing touches. The Kaiser Wilhelm 11., the North German Lloyd Company’s latest leviathan, Avas to make her maiden trip from Southampton to New York on
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    Telegraphic Items.
    774 5 Shaiirock Uninjured. The Shanirotk's hull has been sutweyed, and it has been ascertained that the yacht has sustained no damage. New ItaHan Minister. Admiral Beßole, the Commandant of the Naval Academy, hafi been appointed Minister of Marine in place of Admiral Morin. The Condemned Leinsters. Four of the
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    Are Civil Servants Overpaid ?
    1572 6 Are Civil Servants Overpaid A thoughtful article by Mr. Ernest Williams, on Civil Service Pensions, forms one of the leading features of the April Windsor. Civil servants will probably read the essay with somewhat mixed feelings. At the outset Mr. Williams urges that if the question whether Civil servants are
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      1122 6 FOII Adolf sternum ONE 8 H. P. Portable Steam Engine, m good working order. Apply to Upholsterer and Furniture KHIE HENG BEE, Dealer 152 Prangin Boad. ALSO BEST KIND OF Hou.etoLet. Mattresses and Upholstered Spring Mattress MakerTHE Premises No. 135 Anson Road, CHULIA STREET. known as “Anson Hall, lately occupied
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      90 6 Diarriuea is more to be dreaded than diphtheria. It attacks all ages and is equally fatal to young and old. The great mortality resulting from diarrhoea is to the lack of proper treatment at the first stages of the disease. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is a reliable and
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      233 6 JMTixtton. XT OW obtainable at the reduced price of 40 cents per lb. MANASSEH Co., 29 Penang Boad. Ist May, 1903. WANTED. TWO or three Nurse Probationers are required for the General Hospital, Penang. Applications in writing should be made to Dr. Mugliston, Colonial Surgeon, Penang, who will give all
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      333 6 A. E. SKEELS, 31 BEACH STREET, AND liiilßwF oriental 01!Ien Tai wine "’ine COMPANIES tWANHjg TOR W HIGH-CLASS Wl jI J J. I CLARETS. CHIANTI. Sound French Wine. Sound Italian Wi ne PINTS $3.50 PER DOZEN. PINTS 5.75 PER n QUARTS $6.50 QUARTS $ll.OO SHERRIES. TARRAGONA. Very Choice from Red
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    PENANG VOLUNTEERS.
    149 7 Orders by Captain A. R. Adams, 'ommandant. Orders for May. [hills. Daprints Drill at the Fort every Tuesday Jlbursday, at 5 30 p.m. Class Firing. There will ba Class Firing every Saturj s y»(terno° n and Sunday morning comcommence at 3-30 p.m. on B .ara4-««^. 7 80 m
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    List of Passengers.
    140 7 Passengers Outward. Per? and 0. steamer Home, connecting wt h the steamer Ballaarat, at Colombo, from Lindon, April 2.—Shanghai Mr. and MrTo .fle, Dr. and Mrs. B. Hitcbin, Mr. t qnri<r Mrs. Maclean, Mrs. Fraser. To nA Kong Mr. Barlow, Mr. D. Forbes, Mr and Mrs. Brand
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    Shipping Expected.
    185 7 «7 -j H,,f Or this heading is sup j'/ Ayenl» oj the various Steamshi an< te dates are approxima te only. May. 4 s. s. Aa»n Sany from Singapore, for r Calcutta, Messrs. Boustead Co B B, Radnorshire from London, for Singapore, China and Japan, Messrs Bocsttad Co.
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      145 7 A v.'.'ys use at Be.itiir.e ti to prevent Mosquito bites, CALVERT’S 20 per cent. Carbolic Soap. A delightful sow for toilet purposes. g Most useful to prevent or cure insect bites I or stings, itch, piles, ringworm, etc. S F. C. CALVERT H Co., Manchester, Eng. j SIBERIAN BJJTTER. Equal
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      313 7 NOTICE. VIEWS of Penang, Singapore, Perak, Selangor, and Sumatra. Photos enlarged, various sizes up to 3 ft. cd Bromide paper. W. JONES, Photoyrapher. Irlouse to Let. TTOMESTEAD,” No. 86 Northam 1 I Road. Immediate entry. Apply to GUAT CHENG Bros., No. 7 Church Street. Municipal Notice. "TVyOTICE is hereby given
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      524 7 DR. J.COLLIS BROWNE’S LIPTONS TEAS u WERE AWARDED THE CM K. GOLD MEDAL IS THE GREAT SPECIFIC FOR fIOUGHS AT THE TA lAR R IKE A U 1) D v SE iolei)a C old S PARIS EXHIBITION. U TTRONCHITIS Agents Penann GENERAL BOARD of HEALTH, London -D REPORT that it
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      1626 8 11* r FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS. H "S 5 t a =2 5 3 3 lit «I Time Table from Ist November, 1902. 43 M Sig O WEEK-DAYS. SUNDAYS. o STATIONS. i j r- r —~7 I—i T f i~ r~H I j—r—j~ j t r~ r —r—y c 1
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      413 8 ALLA NjStJRvjiN(r*' Engineers and General C,„„ ontr dctors Works :_4O WELD q Uav _To«x Stork 3l n Atn Standard Life Assurance THE 76th Annual General > the Standard Life n gof pany was held at Edinburgh S? Con >- the 22nd of April, 1902. n llesf lay J?M fOUOW J
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