Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 5 December 1904

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 275. VOL. LXII. MONDAY, sth DECEMBER. 1904. PRICE 20 CENTS.
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      1852 1 S PPM9 Intcrkdcd {Sailings. Stopping. Stopping. p o q Sts aid Navi era* tion, Company. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION Co., LTD. 1 Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. NIppOD YtISCII KfliShfl EXPECTED ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES. For. Intended to Sail. Steamer. 1 WtX JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. MAIL SERVICE. M JBL J? -Negapatam,
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      1313 2 Sintis. B IDTAAIC TFAQ VIENNA BAKERY. |T~ CHARTERED b|nK OF INDIA. LIFI V 11 3 I Lftd JOSEPH BAKER, ..a... Begs to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen —,.z> AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. WERE AWARDED THE of Penang and Out Statiorik that he i| jt I 1 ha.> opened a Incorporated by
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    ENGLAND’S PLACE IN THE EMPIRE.
    2735 3  -  Burdens We Bear for Untaxed Colonists. BY ARNOLD WHITE. Is EnJa’ l foi’ly treated by the rest of the Empire Omitting fraction* Englau lefravs 78 per cent, of Imperial expenditure, Scotland 10 per cent, and Ireland 2 The great representative Colo|11( 4 contribute nothing to
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    SIR A. SWETTENHAM.
    1094 3 FREELY DRAWN PEN-PICTURE BY A GUIANA SPORTSMAN. In a recent issue of the Guiana Sportsman there appears an article by the editor dealing with Sir Alexander Swettenhani, who is now Governor of Jamaica. Following are some extracts Governor Swettenham is leaving us, and, save perhaps a few
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    THE Y.M.C.A. AT THE FRONT.
    605 3 The Rev. Geo. Gleason, of Osaka, sends us the following report of the work of Army Young Men’s Christian Association at the front On October 13th the Military Governor of Antung and the Counsellor of the Department of Foreign Affairs stationed at that point made
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    MEDICINE AND CHARACTER.
    444 3 What is melancholy but a symptom of a disease of our vitality, an impoverishment of the circulation and a slackening of nutrition If we lose someone who is near and dear to us, the resulting profound dejection is not the consequence of our grief, but the cause.
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    DEEP DIVING BIRDS.
    307 3 A .Scotch fisherman using a long line baited wit I recently, according to JFry Life,” made a strange catch. He was surprised at the weight of his capture before he brought it to the surface, but still more astonished when he saw that he had hooked a
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      43 3 Colds are quickly cured by Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It acts on nature’s plan, loosens the cough, relieves the lungs and opens the secretions, effecting a permanent cure. It counteracts any tendency of a cold to result in pneumonia. For sale by all dealers.
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      151 3 A Timely Suggestion.—This is the season of the year when the prudent and careful housewife replenishes her supply of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It is certain to be needed before the winter is over, and result are much more prompt and satisfactory when it is kept at hand and given as
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      72 3 The Aachen and Munich Fire Insurance Co. of Aix La Chapelle. Capital £450,000 Total Assets £1,226,481 The undersigned are authorized to insure almost any property against Fire in Penang or elsewhere. For rates apply to KATZ BROTHERS, Ltd. 29 1-1-05 Agents. The London Assurance Corporation. The undersigned having been appointed
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    THE WEEK.
    167 4 Monday, December sth. Town Band, Esplanade, 5-30 p. M. High Water 10-19 a. in. A 10-45 r. m Low Water 4-04 a. 111. A 4-31 1». m Tuesday, December 6th. St. Nicholas. High Water 11-08 a. in. 11 34 p. m Low Water 4-57 a. in. 520 p.
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    Monday, 5th Dec., 1904.
    2500 4 For no inconsiderable time past, the subject of food adulteration and of milk, has been dwelt upon in the columns of the local Press, as one demanding recognition and attention at the hands of the Authorities. We were quite aware all along that the subject was
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    THE CHERSONESE CO., LD.
    64 4 The Statutory Aleeting of this Company was held i.n Ipoh on Saturday at noon The Chairman of the Company Air. Al l] colm Duncan presided, and gave an interest" ingand highly satisfactory account of the work done up to the present, which ineluded a visit by
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    THE OPERA STAMBOUL.
    80 4 TEK SOON’S THEATRE. This enterprising Malay Theatrical Company scored another huge success in their staging of Prince Hamlet on Saturday night. The capacious theatre house was filled to its utmost capacity almost and even in the first seats there was hardlv a vacant chair. The play was
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    CORRESPONDENCE.
    85 4 (The Editor “Pinang Gazette.”) Sir, Do you not think that it would lie advisable for Government to gazette the Christmas and New Year holidays as soon as possible. It would greatly assist business men inten ling to take trips, as they would then be able to calculate the number
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    CHRISTMAS ANNUALS.
    127 4 Alessrs. Pritchard Co., have very kindly forwarded to us a copy of each of the Christmas numbers of the Graphic, Illustrated London News, Blaek and White, Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, and Pears' Annual. Each one of these well-known Christmas editions is replete with reading matter of a
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    THE TAIPING CONVENT.
    134 4 ANNUAL INSPECTION. The annual inspection was held on No v 18th. One hundred and two children were presented for examination—77 in Standards I—7 and 25 in the Infant Standard. Four of the upper standard girls were also examined in English History and Algebra. The work throughout was
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      309 4 OPERA STtyMBOUL. ew Advertisements. Have a Look! When you have a chance I New and Novel! Performance New and Novel I The Grand Wonder of the Season. NOTICE. A Grand display of Music, Songs, Scenes B- s. N. or., Ltd. New and Charming Lady Actresses jf. Will give their grand
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      77 4 /CONTRIBUTIONS must be addressed to The Editor," written on, one side of the paper only and accompanied, by the wiitei s name and address not neccessarily for insertion but as a guarantee of good taith. yl L L monies must be paid to the General Manager at the “Pinang Gazette’'
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      30 4 [All communications intended, for inserlim in this journal must be, authenticated. The Editor is not responsible for the opinions of correspondents.J COOKING STOVES, CUTLERY. McAlister Co., Ltd, McAlister Co., Ltd
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    THE BALTIC FLEET.
    216 5 PASSES PERIM. RUSSIANS AGITATING FOR THE OPENING OF THE DARDANELLES. INSULTING REFERENCES TO BRITAIN. NO FEAR OF ENGLAND.” [Reutek's Service London, 3rd Dee. ■fhe whole of Admiral Folkeriahn’s S( [tiulron has passed Perim, making for Aden. lie Russian press is agitating for the o--eiiiiig of the Dardanelles
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    THE AMERICAN NAVY.
    89 5 HUGE INCREASES RECOMMENDED. VICE ADMIRAL DESIRED FOR THE ASIATIC STATION. [Reuter’s Service.] London, sth Dec. The Annual Report of the Se -rMary to the American Navy, issued at Washington, n"oinmends the formation of such a navy a; no other Power would desire to engage. It also recommends
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    ITALY.
    30 5 A RADICAL PREMIER ELECTED. [Reuter’s Service.] London, 3rd Dec. Signor Marcora, the lea ler of the Italian Radical Party, has been elected President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies.
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    COTTON.
    43 5 AX ENORMOUS CROP ANTICIPATED [Reuter’s Service.] London, 4th Dec. The American Government estimates the cotton crop at 12,162,000 bales, exceeding the highest anticipations. This has created a sensation on the New York market, which in January fell to eight million b des.
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    TAPAH PERAK.
    196 5 A MEETING OF HINDOOS. A meeting of the Hindoo community •’f the Batang Padang District was held I’t the Court House Tapah on the 24th November, 1904, which was well attended. Ihe Chair was occupied by Mr. Walter D- Scott, the indefatigable District Officer, Batang Padang, who in
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    A DETERMINED SUICIDE.
    193 5 A member of our staff had a most unpleasant experience yesterday morning, while on a trip by water to Province M ellesley. The steam launch in which he travelled contained several Chinese passengers. When about a quarter of the way across one of them deliberately precipitated himself
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    CRICKET
    566 5 P. C. C. tvs. PARIT BUN TAR. A very well contested match was played at Parit Buntar on the 27th ultimo, between the Penang Cricket Club and Parit Buntar. For the home team Dainton and Neubronner were in excellent form during the first innings, and scored 35 not out
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    ATTEMPT TO MURDER.
    119 5 SMART WORK BY THE DETECTIVES. We published an account on Thursday last of a highway robbery, the victim being Mr. Lauterbach of Messrs. Huttenbach Bros. Co.’s iceworks at Batu Ferringhi, who was returning home with .$1,300. The detectives, however, have not been idle, and under the lead
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    THE ALEXANDRA HOME.
    201 5 THURSDAY'S BAZAAR. A Bazaar for the sale of Miscellaneous and Fancy Articles, will, as appears in our advertising columns, be held Thursday the Bth instant at the Town Hall, from 4to 11 p.m. We are in a position to state, that the arrangements being made for this
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    MAIL ITEMS
    1171 5 London and China Express. The King, on 9th Nov. celebrate 1 his birthday at Sandringham. His Majesty, who was the recipient of presents from the German Emperor, the Tsar, and the King of Portugal, went shooting in the morning and subsequently attended a dinner to the tenants on
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    HOW TO CARRY A RIFLE.
    161 5 It might have been supposed that previous to the issue of the new rifle to mounted corps the military authorities would have been careful to ascertain whether the existing equipment was or was not suitable for carrying it. No such precaution was taken, and, as
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    THE LOG BOOK.
    857 6 —Singapore Free Press. Munday, sth Dec., 1904. Notice is hereby given that the Light on Button Rock was exhibited for the first time at sunset on tho 15th November. The illuminating apparatus is dioptric occulting of the sixth order slewing a fixed white light varied by single
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    Shipping and Commercial Intelligence.
    1050 6 ARRIVALS. Za.mania, Biit., 2893, Acheson Dee 3, Madras, gen., H. SiiVKiiLir, Brit, 4903, Braß >n, Dec 4,. London, gen., Boustead <£ruf». Both, Dut., 827, Po jewyd, Dec 3, Singapore, gen., H. Liebert <t Co. Tientsin, Bi it., 2555, Goldsmith, Dec 5, Bombay, gen Adamson Gilfillan Co.
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      108 6 Kelief After Six Years—Mrs. M. A. Clark, of Timberry Range, N. S. W., Aus--11 alia, writes: I wish to inform you of the wonderful benefit I have received from your valuable medicines. 1 suffered from severe cough for six year? and obtained > iclief until I took Chamberlain’s Cough One
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      112 6 Rheumatism is cured by Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. One application relieves the pain For sale by all dealers. STEARNS’ HEADACHE CURE, can be obtained from all dispensaries (quickly by post). Never be without the Genuine. Vinolia, A D For Delicate, Sensitive, Irritable Skins. AA I PRKMIKR, FLORAL, MB DIO AL. TOILET
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      743 6 A CARD. 'p”" PURFRAin ROnFINR elsewhere. Orders will meet with Piompt 7 Hu tn I w i attention from RUBEROID ROOFING A £A* D ROOFING Does ot rot T k b,ister RUBEROIDi Capts. JOYCE DANIELS, 01 RUBEROID ROOFING C ROOFING RUBEROID NOTICE. «OOFING AI7E the undersigned beg to inform the
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    PENANG VOLUNTEERS.
    418 7 ORDERS BY CAPTAIN A. R. ADAMS. COMMANDANT. FOR DECEMBER 1904. Drills. Tuesday, 6th. Recruit Drill at the Foit at 5-30 p.m. Thursday, Bth. Recruit Drill at the Fort at 5-30 p.m. Tuesday, 13th. Recruit, I, Drill at the Fort at 5-30 p.m. Thursday, 15th. Recruit Dill at the
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      471 7 TWO GREAT NECESSITIES, HORACE S, martin, 5 Mining and Consulting Engineer. I. FAMILY PROVISION. All Description of Mining properties 2. PROVISION FOR OLD ACE, Reported on. Easily and Economically met by a Policy in Concentrating and ore Dressing THE BRITISH EMPIRE MUTUAL LIFE OFFICE Plants designed and erected. IPOH—PERAK. (ESTABLISHED
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      191 7 A BAZAAR. UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF Mrs. J. K. BIRCH, WHI be held (D. V.) in the TOWN HALL, On Thursday, DEC. Bth, From 4>30 p.m. until 11 p.m. IN AID OF THE 1« Alexandra -Home. SWATOW DRAWN THREAD WORK. A speciality in Tea Table Cloths, T.oilet Covers, Sideboard Cloths,
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      152 7 Adamson, GHlfillan Co. Ltd.’s PALE FINO SHERRY AND OLD TAWNY PORT. :o; MACKAY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY. ;o: CIESLER’S CHAMPAGNE. o: Obtainable Retail at all the Principal Stores. AYLESBURY GARLAND, Agents for Perak. GRAHAM Co., Ltd., CHEMISTS, 4, Beach Penang. Perfumery. A Large Consignment Just Received FROM COLGATE Co., iy The well-known
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    PENANG TURF CLUB.
    1174 8 Programme for January Meeting, 1905, TUESDAY 24th, THURSDAY 'mA* 8 SATURDAY 2Sth JANUARY. FIRST DAY. t January, 1905. 1. The Maiden Plate. A Cup presented by His Excellency Sir John Anderson, k.c.m.g., with $750 added by the Club. A Race for Maiden Horses. Weight as per scale
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      711 8 HOWARTH ERSKINE, Ltd. January, 1905. Salary '1960 per annum. SINGAPORE, BANGKOK—SIAM, IPOH, PERAK. Age must be under 35. Applications with recent testimonials and references, and full information, should be made to the Secre-< ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT. Office and Show Rooms— 56 Beach Street 'Penang. 700 m f 9 12 Motor Fans,
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      96 8 Dr. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S CHLORODYNE (THE ORIGINAL AND ONLY GENUINE.) COLDS ASTHMA, COUGHS, BRONCHITIS. O 0 O TIV NIP S anmitlte 4 by the profession to be the most wonderful and valuable LrfyFlyxJl-F Ili remeay ever discovered. CHLORODYNE is the best remedy known for Coughs, Colds, Consumption, 1 J 4
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