Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 4 June 1904
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1904-06-04 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 122 VOL. LXII. SATURDAY, 4th JUNE, 1904. PRICE 20 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement1742 1904-06-04 1 FOR PRICES APPLY TO MARTYN A Co. S6ipping. Shipping. Sfippmg. SfippingHO. Stem Navigation. British india steam navigation co., ltd. w NM4dratKb lw Brlme Nippon Vusen Kaisha. COfflOaflY. WA JAPAN MAIL STUMSHIP Co., LU. P J WNINKUJKE PAUTVAART MAATSCHAPPU, NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS. UVA expected arrivals anb repartores. Jik Jk NIAIL1,742 words
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Advertisement8 1904-06-04 1 WHISKY D. C. L. NEW BRAND. MARTYNI& Co.8 words
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Advertisement1640 1904-06-04 2 SBan’, s TO LET. NOTICE W. CORNFIELD, i OILSEEDS, COPRAH, SPICES, &C. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. yOEmiDE »N. bu. -m n„> POTOTSCHING 4 FRANKEL. TRIESTE AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. mah W ham and Muluoea from 10th May to 7th Tailftf an/l niltfitfer Agents and Produce Brokers, specially for such shippers who1,640 words
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Our Weekly Magazine.
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Article1077 1904-06-04 3 grave ?3o Qay, 7rom Jsively to Severe.” by ladbroke black. The man who first invented proverbs must have l>een filled with the strange ambition of trying to instruct mankind on Kindergarten principles. He saw that his fellow-creatures were, at best, fools, blundering blindly into pitfalls of1,077 words
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Article785 1904-06-04 3 [A COMPLETE STORY.] Four o’clock upon a winter’s day the lamp shone brightly upon my study table. I was not working, but sitting, with my hands thrust deep down into my pockets, thinking—thinking of a young girl. Never, during the years that had elapsed since my friend785 words
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Article765 1904-06-04 3 BY PINANGETTE. One of the latest fads of American women is the wearing of photographs on the finger nails. Some few of the Society set have portraits of their fiancee's printed on the engagement finger. The nail must be first coated with a sensitized solution. A well-known765 words
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Article74 1904-06-04 3 We have somewhere seen the excellent suggestion that every girl, through her parents or natural guardians, should insist upon the acceptance of her intended husband by a responsible insurance company before consenting to marry him; and this is a requirement in support of which public opinion might74 words
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Article1714 1904-06-04 3 BY MORNINGTON CANNON. {Concluded from Thursday's issue.) Now for the question of the actual riding. When mounting for a race the jockey is thrown up,” that is to say, a man gives him a leg up, grasping him half way down the shin. But it1,714 words
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Article330 1904-06-04 3 Dear Jack, —I cant think who has told you I kissed someone else in the lane And really I feel I must scold you For ordering me to explain If you were not making my fortune, I’d mount my horse and decline, However you chose to importune, To330 words
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Article677 1904-06-04 3 Eight-Inch Band» of Silk in a Different Color to the Materinl are now being used on the Newest Parisian Skirts. (By Our Paris Fashion Correspondent.) A special novelty of this season is the wide band of silk on the skirt of a gown. Sometimes the silk677 words
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Article228 1904-06-04 3 The prejudice against May marriages ought, perhaps, in its negative way to be reckoned as the most vigorous survivor of all the old May-tide superstitions. It is certainly one of the oldest of them. There are plenty of references to it in Ovid and other Latin writers,228 words
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Article30 1904-06-04 4 At St. Georges Church Penang, on June Ist. Aileen Maude eldest daughter of James Alexander of Limerick, to Robert Devonsher, youngest son of Reuben Harvey Jackson, of Cork, Ireland.30 words
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Article641 1904-06-04 4 This afternoon we have received a telegram from our London correspondent stating that a great and determined onslaught on Port Arthur is now taking place. No fewer than fifty thousand Japanese have landed, and it is rumoured that the outer fortifications, if not the famous stronghold641 words
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429 1904-06-04 4 Tin is quoted to-day at $74.25 —Business done. Passengers from Madras by the s.s. Zaida this morning were Miss Katie Taylor and Mr. A. M. Cameron. Members of the Cricket Club should not neglect to enter for the Tennis Tournament. The lists are now429 words
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Article789 1904-06-04 4 KITTY GREY ARRIVES ON A CHINESE HONEYMOON. THEATRICAL TREAT IN STORE. When the mail boat from Singapore disgorged itself yesterday there stepped upon Weld Quay a dapper, smartly-stepping personage all brisk business and beaming benevolence. That he was not altogether a stranger to Penang was789 words
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Article62 1904-06-04 4 Cricket:—Selangor v. Perak. Scores Ist innings Selangor 128, Perak 117. 2nd Perak 220. Selangor 41. Perak won by 169 runs. Fox took eight wickets for nine runs. The flagstaffs on the Hill and at the Fort were decorated yesterday in honour of the Prince of Wales’ birthday.62 words
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Article962 1904-06-04 4 A SUCCESSFUL YEAH. Concluded. Meteorological. The total rainfall recorded during the year at Taiping Observatory w’as 153.5 inches, 15 inches below the average for the past ten years. The greatest fall in one day was 4.5 inches on 28th October. The highest temperature recorded was 95°. 1962 words
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Article267 1904-06-04 4 Ships Not to Call at Singapore Enquiries made in Singapore of the Agent of the steamers Tweeddale and Swanley, chartered to convey the first batches of Chinese coolies to South Africa, elicit the fact that the vessels will not call at Singapore, but will go via267 words
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Article178 1904-06-04 4 GERMAN INFLUENCE IN CHINA. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Outside of the war, two events in North China during the week are of more than passing interest. One is the visit of Prince Adalbert, the son of the Kaiser, to Peking, where he was received by178 words
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Article143 1904-06-04 4 The Municipal Commissioners will be At home at the Municipal Offices on Monday evening at 7 p. m. on the occasion of the switching on of the Electric Light to the town. All those interested are invited to attend, and ladies will lie. welcome. Mrs. Hallifax143 words
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Article80 1904-06-04 4 (The Editor of the Pinany Gazette.} Sir, In Logan’s Journal of The Indian Archipelago there is a paragraph concerning a Mr. Bones who in 1807 wrote the to Government offerring to insert advertisements in the Gazette. Logan’s Journal of the I. A. did not appear till80 words
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Article468 1904-06-04 4 Sheffield, Daily Telegraph. NOTES AND NOTIONS p ßfllr WORLD’S PRESS Af TfiE I Concerntag Dress, Dress is such a consoler T o dressed gives one such a mental I one is- very nervous about anvu° n,C Coming Modes. Unreal Realism. I We English, who are alwaysSheffield, Daily Telegraph. - 468 words
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Article364 1904-06-04 4 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, Ist June. Mr. N. G. Walter, the Harliour Master, Port Swettenham, having returned from I leave his locum irnens Mr.. Hickey has reverted to his substantive appointment as Harbour Master, Port Dickson, relieving Mr. Sircom who is on sick leave. The Government, in364 words
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Advertisement118 1904-06-04 4 NOTICE. THE Municipal Commissioners “At Home at the Municipal Office on Monday, 6th June, at 7 p.m. on the occasion of the opening of the Electric Works and switching on of current to the Public Lamps. No invitations arc being sent out but all those interested are cordially invited. (Sd.)118 words
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Advertisement9 1904-06-04 4 ELECT RO-PL AT E DWA RE. McAlister Co., Ltd.9 words
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Advertisement5 1904-06-04 4 FUNAGOYA WATER. McAlister Co., Ltd.5 words
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Advertisement13 1904-06-04 4 STEARNS’ WINE, strengthens the nerves, increases appetite, stimulates, digestion. Try it now. 913 words
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Advertisement21 1904-06-04 4 The taste is pleasant of Stearns' JI unlike other preparations of Cod Liver Oil that disturb. METTER’S STOVES. McAlister Co., Ltd.21 words
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Article231 1904-06-04 5 KUROPATKIN READY TO TAKE THE OFFENSIVE. JAPANESE SUSPEND ADVANCE. A BATTLE BREWING NEAR WAFENGTIEN. [Our Exclusive Service.] Singapore, 3rd June. Russian desertions are said to be taking place daily. Bandits are leaving Newchwang for Yaochow. The Russians at Newchwang are reported to be short of231 words
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Article63 1904-06-04 5 LONDON CONFERS THE FREEDOM OF THE CITY. THE PRESS ENTHUSIASTIC. [Reuter's Service.] London, 3rd June. The Corporation of London has decided to confer the freedom of the City upon Lord Curzon, in recognition of the ability and zeal with which he has discharged his duties as Viceroy[Reuter's Service.] - 63 words
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Article35 1904-06-04 5 FIFTY YEARS OP THE STAGE. [Reuter's Special.] London, 3rd June. Sir Henrv Irving has intimated hie intention of retiring in two years time on the completion of fifty years acting.[Reuter's Special.] - 35 words
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Article34 1904-06-04 5 Mr. ARNOLD FORSTER WILL NOT PROPOSE CONSCRIPTION. [Reuter’s Service.] London, 3rd June. Mr. Arnold Forster says that the Government does not intend to bring forward any proposal in favour of conscription.[Reuter’s Service.] - 34 words
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Article30 1904-06-04 5 [Reuter’s Special.] MORE AMERICAN WARSHIPS MORROCCO BOUND. London, 2nd June. There are now seven American warships 1 Tangier. Loudon, 3rd Juno. The Italian cruiser Dogali has‘arrived Tangier.[Reuter’s Special.] - 30 words
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Article25 1904-06-04 5 AMERICAN WINS THE AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP. [Reuter’s Service.] London, 4th June. Mr. Travis, an American, has won the amateur Golf Championship at Sandwich.[Reuter’s Service.] - 25 words
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Article170 1904-06-04 5 FIFTY THOUSAND JAPANESE LANDED. WILD RUMOURS IN LONDON. THE STRONGHOLD REPORTED TAKEN OR ABANDONED. [Our Exclusive Service.] London, 4th June. The fighting is proceeding around Port Arthur no fewer than 50,000 Japanese have landed. A report stating that the outer fortifications are taken is unconfirmed.170 words
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Article33 1904-06-04 5 [Reuter’s Service.] London, 3rd June. SV. Amant has l>een scratched for the Grand Prix. London, 4th June, Results of the Oaks Pretty Polly 1. Bitters 2. Fiancee 3.[Reuter’s Service.] - 33 words
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Article73 1904-06-04 5 VICTORIES FOR SUSSEX, LANCASHIRE AND CAMBRIDGE. [Reuter’s Special.] London, 3rd June. The results of matches finished on 18th Mav are as follows —Sussex l>eat Somerset bv ten wickets Lancashire beat Kent by an innings and 128 runs Cambridge beat London County by an innings and 36 runs.[Reuter’s Special.] - 73 words
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Article36 1904-06-04 5 [Reuter’s Service.] London, 4th June. The head-quarters with two companies of the Royal Fusiliers have arrived at Chumbi. Hongkong, 3rd June. The steamer Hoihao is a total wreck in the Hainan Straits.[Reuter’s Service.] - 36 words
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Article142 1904-06-04 5 A DIFFICULT QUESTION BEFORE HAGUE TRIBUNAL. MISUSE OF THE FRENCH FLAG. [Reuter’s Special.] London, 2nd June. Mr. Balfour, speaking on the AngloFrench agreement, incidentally referred to the use of the French flag at Muscat. He said it was quite true that last year a very difficult[Reuter’s Special.] - 142 words
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Article373 1904-06-04 5 BRITISH EXPERT’S OPINION OF THE YELLOW MINER, Few persons have had a wider experience of native labour questions than LieutenantColonel Kenneth Foss, whose discovery of rich gold and tin deposits in British Burma was recently announced. The Colonel, who has just returnd from thh East,373 words
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Article66 1904-06-04 5 There seems to be some doubt about who fired the first shot, but there is no question about who got hit first. Port Arthur must have been a high town it has been falling for a long time. Frosts in Manchuria have not been severe enough to kill66 words
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Article689 1904-06-04 5 BY ONE WHO GOT THE BETTER. A woman always gets the worst of it,” said a girl to a newspaper man she has to do the hardest work Man’s work’s from sun to sun, Woman’s work is never done.’ A man has a689 words
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797 1904-06-04 5 ARRIVALS. Marburg, Ger., 3871, Hern, 3-6, Yokohama, gen., Behn Meyer, Co. Zibenghla, Brit., 2690, Brownning, June 3rd, Singapore, gen., H. L. Co. Zamania, Brit 2893, Acheson, June 3rd, Singapore, gen., H. L. Co. Catherine Apcar, Brit., 1730, Stewart, June 3rd, Caluctta, gen., Anthony Co. Kistna, Brit.797 words
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Advertisement134 1904-06-04 5 MUHICIPAL MEETING. The following are the Agenda for the Municipal Meeting on-Monday 1. Minutes of last meeting to be read confirmed. 2. Any special business the President may bring forward. 3. Questions. 4. Mr. Tomlinson’s Report on the water supply and Mr. Gaffney’s memo thereon. 5. Health Officer's Report on134 words
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Advertisement86 1904-06-04 5 Opera Yup Chow Thong. AT THE TEK SOON THEATRICAL HALL, Campbell Street. The Indra Fermata Theatrical Company OF SELANGOR To Night 4th J une. J AYA MORNI AND JAYA WARN A. ADMISSION Reserved $2.00 i Second Class $0.50 First Class $l.OO Third Class $0.30 LADIES upstairs. First Class $l.OO j86 words
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Advertisement104 1904-06-04 5 notice. THE USUAL monthly sale of Pawnbrokers Forfeited Pledges for sums exceeding $lO will be held at 11 o clock a.m. punctually, on Monday and Tuesday, the 6th and 7th instant, respectively at No, 42 Beach Street. Terms Cash before Delivery. J. M. ANTHONY, Licensed Auctioneer, Under the Pawnbrokers Ordinance104 words
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Advertisement31 1904-06-04 5 NOW READY! THE “PINANG GAZETTE” Weekly Mail Edition A BRIGHT EPITOME OF Straits News, eminently suitable Mailing Home. SUBSCRIPTION $l5 PER ANNUM. PLANKS. McAlister Co., Ltd. ENGINE OILS. McAlister Co., Ltd.31 words
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Article398 1904-06-04 6 FIRST DAY. 1. 3 p.m. Galloway Handicap for Kinta Griffins that have never won a race. 5 furlongs. 2. 3.30 p.m. Straits bred Ponies Handicap. 3 furlongs. 3. 4 p. m. China Pony Handicap. 5 furlongs. 4. 4.30 p.m. Galloway Handicap. 7 furlongs. 5. 5. p-ni. Straits Bred Pony398 words
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Advertisement148 1904-06-04 6 Municipal Notice. THE next Ordinary Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners, will be held at the Municipal Office, at 3 p. m. on Monday, the 6th June. R. P. PHILLIPS, Secretary. HORACE S. MARTIN, Alining an'l Consulting A ngincer. All Description of Mining properties Reported on. Concentrating and ore Dressing Plants148 words
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Advertisement1545 1904-06-04 6 Straits Settlements and Federated WHY EVERYONE SHOULD USE IBSWIICC NllCtS.UMriltt N*»lcs. Malay States. The Liverpool and London and The London Assurance Globe Insurance Company. Corporation. agricultural shows. ■■HM AA B THF Agricultural Show for 1904, has been < B I <> I W take‘place at Kuala’Lumpur, Instituted. Cornhill on Thursday,1,545 words
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Advertisement466 1904-06-04 8 THE i GEORGE TOWN DISPENSARY, LTD, 37a. BEACH STREET. PENANG. Wholesale and l!ei(iii ciieinisls l)riu](iists and opticians. Dealers in Drugs, Chemicals and Manufactured Preparations, Toilet, Nursery, Household I and Sick Room Requisites, Patent Medicines and Proprietary Articles, Perfumery, I Disinfectants and Veterinary Medicines. I THE DISPENSING DEPARTMENT being under the466 words
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