Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 11 June 1903

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    22 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. NEW SERIES. ESTABLISHED 1833. PRICE 20 CENTS VOL. LXI. THURSDAY, 11th JUNE, 1903. No. 131.
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      2012 1 Shipping NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN I* British Ni PP on 'Tĕiiinsular Oriental Steam JL Negapatam Lines of Steamers. japan mail steamship co., lm. Navigation Company. z I|L|\ Intended Sailing and expected Arrival oj Steamers. j w fc T~ I ft C 9 1 PrpHE mail steamers may For Will Sail Steamer
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    EXCHANGE.
    114 2 Penang, 11th June, 1908. Rates close as follows London Demand Bank 1/8| Do. 4 months’sight Bank l/8f Do. 8 Credits 1, $1 Do. 3 Documentary 1/8 Hi Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. Do. 8 days’ sight Private 129| Bombay, Demand Bank Dft. 3 days’sight Private 129 f Madras, Demand Bank
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    SHARE LIST.
    160 2 Stocks. Quotation Bersawuh Gold Mine Co. Ltd... 57.75 Bruseh Tin Mining Co. Ltd. $8.25 sellers Chendariang Hydraulic Tin Mining Co., Ltd. $25. sales Fraser and Neave, Ltd. $95. George Town Dispensary $25. sales Howarth Erskine, Ltd. $l9O. sellers Jelebu Mining and Trading Co., Ltd. $l5O International Bodega $lOO.
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    MARKET PRICES.
    195 2 Penang, 11th Junk, 1903. Pescription. Beef— cte. Soup per catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 60 I’eet 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.
    176 2 Penang, 11th June, 1908. Tin... $89.80 nominal. (West Coast Black Pepper 8 Ibs 5 O 7 fBl Bale<3 White Pepper $55 —sales Trang Pepper $87 do Cloves (picked) $85.50 Mace No. sl66.—sales Mace Pickings 140. sellers Nutmegs 110 s b 2 No. 1 7.—sellers Sugar 2 5.30
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    THE MAILS.
    42 2 Mails Close To-morrow. For P/r str. Time. Deli ..Hebe noon. Port Swettenham and Malacca ...Taw Tong 1 pm. Teluk Anson ...Lady We d 3 p.m Saturday, 13th. Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow Amoy ...Hong Mob 3 pm. Port Swettenham ...Carlyle 4 p.m.
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    SHIPPING.
    138 2 Arrivals. Lawada, Brit., str., 3269, Henderson, 11-6 03, from Singapore, general, H. L. Co. Hong Moh, Brit, str., 2555, Stack, 11-6-03, from Singapore, general, B. Bros. Canton, Brit, str, 105, Merican, 11-6-03. from Teluk Anson, Ah Haing. Carl vie, Brit., str, 331, Mugford, 10-6-03, from Port Swettenham, general, S.S.S.
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    Passengers.
    37 2 Arrivals. Per Brit., str., Lawada, from Singapore, on 11-6-03 :—Messrs. Apcar, Cooke, Chea Loon 2 bee, Ababaker, Holloway and Beins. Per Biit, str., Lady Weld, from Teluk An=on, on 11-6-03:—Inspector Foley and Mr. W, H. Williams.
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    Shipping Expected.
    87 2 The information under this heading is supplied by the Agents of the various Steamshi. lines, and the dates are approximate only Vessels From Agents Due Ballaarat Bombay P. &O. 11th inst. Valetta China 18th Benledi London 5.8.&C0. 13th Japan London P. &O. 16th Bombay Japan 20th Renmoher Singapore
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      426 2 PENANG BAND. n I\TOTICE is hereby given that from this JLN date the charges for the services of 1 the Band will be as follows -MfflU 1 Dances, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. $4O. <?• Dinners, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. 25. f\ Garden parties, 5 p.m. to 7-80 p.m.
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      34 2 STEARNS’ HEADACHE CURE. Unlike the substitutes always gives satisfactory results. Avoid substitutes, Stearns’ the original and genuine is Perfectly Harmless, and gives instant relief. Of all Chemists, wholesale from D. GRAHAM Co., Ltd, 9
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      82 2 NEURALGIA CURED. Stearns’ Headache Cure gives positive relief in Neuralgia, and is a safe and speedy remedy for all Headache. Stearns’ is the origininal and genuine. Of all Chemists, wholesale from D. GRAHAM Co., Ltd. 6 Stearns’ Wine is pleasant to take. It aids digestion. It agrees with the most
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      1326 2 Government Notification. HONGKONG OPIUM FARM. The Yankee Novelty c 0! ■XTOTICE is hereby given that Sealed 39 Farquhar Sheet r> Tenders will be received at the Colo- j nial Secretary’s Office, Hongkong, till noon 1 HAVE JUST RECEIVFb v f on Friday, the 31st day of July, 1903, for WATCHES.
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    The Straits Currency.
    537 3 it C. Express. 1 The statement male by Mr. William Adamson, C. M. G., the Chairman of the Straits Association and the delegate nominated by the Association as its representative on the Straits Currency Commission, places us in possession of all the essential facts of the report
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    The Empress-Dowager of China.
    378 3 Her Character Deduced from Handwriting. Mrs. Alicia Little has broken out in anew quarter, and contributes the following over her own signature, to the Sorth China Daily News :—Many people like to have their characters told from their hand writing whilst in England I thought it
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    Big Colliery Disaster in Japan.
    469 3 Great Loss of Life. A disastrous fire is reported from Oto colliery at Oto-maru, Tagawa district, Chikuzen, resulting in sixty-five miners being burnt to death. It appears that the outbreak occurred at about five o’clock on the morning of the 2nd ultimo, some 1,308 feet
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    The Mosquito Plant.
    501 3 Although the'alleged discovery of a plant which banishes mosquitoes is no new thing, Captain Larymore, British Resident in Northern Nigeria, may fairly claim to have carried the investigation a considerable step forwards. Not only has he brought home and handed over to the Kew authorities a living
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      364 3 Trade |g/ n rt JUST RECEIVED A. Very Choice Selection of RIGAUD’S PARIS PERFUMES In great variety and in handsome Bottles. White Violets, White Rose, Mimosa, goyal- Louis (xv), Jockey Club, &c„ &c. ALSO Rigaud’s Famous Eau-de-Cologne IYlcila© Your House ul JSirella enamel Gilds Everything. F of all descriptions Looks
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      85 3 Chamberlain’s Pain Balm has no equal as a household liniment. It is the best known remedy for rheumatism, lame back, quinsy and glandular swellings, while for sprains, bruises, burns and scalds it is invaluable. One application gives relief. Try it. All dealers sell it. A RELIABLE HEADACHE CERE. Stearns’ Headache
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      42 3 Sprains are often more serious than broken bones on account of not being properly treated. Apply Chamberlain’s Pain Balm freely as soon as the injury is received and it will quickly restore the parts to a healthy condition* AU dealers sell it.
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      358 3 Graham Co., Ltd., WHOLESALE CHEMISTS, 4 Beach Street, Penang. a. g HALL’S Coc S w i WINE g A HALL’S e~. 8 > WINE O Anti 2 the great restorative and the finest nervine White-Ant. for influenza, mental and physical fatigue, neuralgia, Ac. A Valuable ra Mixture for des- jai
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    THE WEEK
    145 4 Thursday, 11tu: Corpus Christi. St. Barnabas. Outward Mail expecte 1 to arrive at noon. High-water 12 80 am. and 12 55 p.tn. Friday, 12th Meeting of Licensing Justices, Court of Requests, at 2-30 p m. Town Band, Esplanade, at 5 30 p.m. St. George’s Church Choir liactice at
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    Thursday, 11th June, 1903.
    2407 4 As will be seen from to-day’s telegrams, Mr. Chamberlain's proposed change in our fiscal policy appears to be raising a storm in Parliament, which is more than likely to bring about a general election upon the subject of free trade as opposed to preferential treatment of
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    TELEGRAMS.
    195 4 LnniLv.. .a London loth PARLIAMENT The Corn Duty ASd m b p„ LAIN’S PnoroSAM. 11l the debate in I’arli,,,,' M l '-Chaplin’s amendment feth "r* anee Bill, condemningti„. ht4| of the coni duty, Sir M.ehae] m'? Beach declared that Mr H lain’s fiscal scheme wonldTX' disunite than unite the
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    MOROCCO.
    19 4 Figi m Submits. London, 11th June. The authorities of Fignig have tendered their absolute submission to the French.
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    PARLIAMENT.
    101 4 The Debate ox Mi;, ham in; laixs Policy. Mr. Balfour and Mr. Chamberlain were only absent during the less important part of the debate uponMr Chamberlain's proposals. Sir Edward Grey said that the situation was intolerable. Tbe Government, having raised the issue, was noten* titled to hang it up.
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    Police Court.
    190 4 (Ijefore Mr, A, Lfi'i/aid,) 10th Ju“e(Appeal Against $5OO Fink he ''y Koh Ah Hin, alias Kok A\bat u !,l > fined $5OO or in default six month’ ous imprisonment for assisting management of a Waiseng y. The Acting Solicitor-General Woodward) at tho instance of Stenhouse, prosecuted, and M
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      An Unlawful Demand.
      135 5 the Editor of the Pinang Gazette.") Pear Sir, Can you say why the F. M. S. Railway t, ra g o n the town wharf, who act as C o rters to passengers using the Perak ferry 1’ will insist on demanding duit* for tilin''services performed, considering
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      Old Swimming Baths.
      349 5 Editor of the Pinang Gazette."} a quarter of a century ago, the sea heach at the Esplanade extended slightly be'vondMrs. W right’s wall with its stepsand rocks when the tide was at its lowest, and there was no muddy deposit on the sand. since that time the
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      The Swimming Club.
      527 5 To the Editor o f t/u Pinang (jazette”) DEAK SIK, The public interested in the noble art of swimming, are much indebted to you Mr. E liter for the free discussion now proceeding in your columns, on the subject of a Swimming Club. The most noteworthy contributions
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    The Collision off Pulau Sayak.
    1564 5 MARINE COURT OF INQUIRY. Before Mr. A. T. Bryant (Ist Magistrate) presiding, Lieut. 11. Hadcliffe, II.N. f (Acting Harbour Master) and Capt. Danie's, Master Mariner. The Decision Reserved. 10th June. A Marine Court of Inquiry was held to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision on
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    The Situation in Yunnan.
    313 5 It was only a few days since that Reuter telegraphed from home to the effect that a serious anti-dynastic outbreak had occurred in Yunnan, and that the rebels had captured the city of Linanfu. Since then says the Hongkong Telegraph, further information of a serious character
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    Telegraphic Items.
    802 5 The Late Sir Edward Hulse. Sir Edward Hulse apparently committed suicide. He had been suffering from an unhealed fracture of the thigh sustained several years ago. Wreck of Another Steamer. The Shell Line steamer Conch struck on a reef near Galle. The crew of the vessel left in
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    A City of Bridges.
    569 6 New York’s Utilitarian Giants. New York is fast becoming a city of bridges. There are now a dozen or more bridges spanning the Harlem River, all of them, says a contributor to Pages Magazine,’’ so large that in most places they would command profound respect, and
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    The Electrical Industry.
    302 6 4 England Distanced by Foreigners. Some startling evidence was given ■with reference to the new developments in the introduction of large electrical installations in shipyards and mines in ibis country, before the Departmental Committees on Electricity in Mines, which sat at the Home Office, under the presidency
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      964 6 Government Notification. Government of Perak. TENDERS for the Opium and Liquor CLERICAL SERVICE. Excise Farms, Singapore, Penang, and Malacca, for the years 1904—1906, will 4 N examination will be held at laiping, be received at the Office of the Colonial /V on Monday July 6th 1908, of apphSecretary, Singapore, or
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      113 6 Change of Water often brings on diarrhoea. For this reason many experienced travelers carry a bottle of Chamberlain s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with them to be used in case of an emergency. This preparation has no equal as a cure for bowel complaints. It cannot be obtained while
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      520 6 TO LET. T)REMISES No. 31 Chulia Street. T E. SKEELS, 31 Beach Slr “l. I’mnq To lA&t or For Sale. <• TIREMISES No. 56 Beach Street. i Wines, Spirits, Cigars, Provisions IT App'y to ——n OWNER, g 384 17-6 At No 67 Leach Street. a uT)ni g “BODEGA BODEGA’’ Adolf
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    PENANG VOLUNTEERS.
    195 7 Orders by Captain A. R. Adams, i 'oinmandant. Orders for June. D,i7U n e criiits Drill every Tuesday and Thurs- a t the Fort at 530 p.m. d* Class Firing. f| as s Firing will be carried out every r.,, ir lay and Sunday. Firing to commence jan
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    List of Passengers.
    304 7 Passe ng ers O utw ar d. Per P. mid steamer Oceana from London, April 30J>. —T > Shanghai: Mr. n fryer, Mr. and Mrs. Brimage. To Hong joogjMrs., Miss,and Mr. Atkinson, jun. Sort mt Wayne, Sergeant and Mrs. Oliiver, c r .r e int an I
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    PENANG TURF CLUB.
    979 7 FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 28th July, 1903. 1. The Maiden Plate. a ue U^OO.—A Race for Maiden Horses. Af.’S as P er scale (lOst.) An allowance of 141bs. to all ex-Griffins. Entrance $lO. Distance, one mile. 2. First Griffin Race. A alue $4OO and $lOO to Second Horse.—A
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      134 7 Fresh Arrivals Regularly. Gianelii Majno’s Pure Natural Milk Sterilized. The best and most wholesome in the world. The only Reliable Alilk for Children and Invalids. Absolutely free from W germs of disease and fermentation. To be obtained AT ALL THE LEADING STORES. Sole Importers 2 HUTTENBACH Bros. Cc. GRIMAULT’3 Sk
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      263 7 STEAM MOTOR CARS. STEAM AUTOMOBILES Steam Carriages OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. FASTEST CARS MADE. Driven by Ordinary Paraffin, therefore the only reliable cars for the Tropics From $2,000. Our London Agents will personally select and test any Cars ordered through us before being sent out. Prices and Particulars of all the
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      349 7 MARTIN’S French Remedy for all Irregularities. Thousand* el Ladies keep a box ot Martin’s Pills in the house, so that on the first sign ot any Irregularity of the System a timely dose may be administered. Those who use them recommend them .hence their enormous sale. At al! Chemists and
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      279 7 MOTOR CARS BY THE FAMOUS FRENCH MAKERS De DION BOUTON <& Co,, Paris The undersigned are now booking orders for all classes of Motor Vehicles from 4 to 20 horse power. Attention is drawn to the new 1903 6 H.P. DE DION POPULAIRE, Which is suitable for both business and
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      1541 8 11 j FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS. b Z iI f I sB «-I Time Table from Ist November, 1902. -5 K fl fl -s .2 o I I O WEEK-DAYS. SUNDAYS. fl Z- S STATIONS. 1 2 8 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ********** I 15 16 17
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      388 8 ALLAN Engineers and~G^ rul r Standard THE 76th Annual General i. the Standard Life A« J of pany was he.hl at EdinLlC the 22nd of April, 1902 sh > T »«4' for ISn v°r e ber 1901 ’repo M ei *l 4446 Policies were issued duJ ing the year, assuring
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