Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 15 December 1908

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    20 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 289 VOL. LXVI. TUESDAY, 15th DECEMBER, 1908. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      953 1 THE PINANG GAZETTE." FOR SALE. COMMERCIAL SALE ROOMS. KEDAH GOVERNMENT. SUBSCRIPTION. pROTOLORIA SEED, Best Green NOTICE OF SALE. POLICE DEPARTMENT. For Daily in Town, W 7 per annum, Manure and Weed-Destroyer for B E orssopo.t/ree. Rubber, etc. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE, RENDERS are invited for the supplyof B Ml
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    STRAITS MINING VENTURES.
    1236 2 Cornish Post MEETINGS AT REDRUTH. Hambutam. The third annual general meeting of the shareholders of Rambutan, Ltd., was held at. Redruth last month, the chair being occupied by Mr. James Wickett. The Report of the directors recorded a loss on the year’s working of £1,705 7s. Chairman
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    Prospecting in Borneo.
    194 2 Mr. He»>ry Bode, formerly of the Ist Montana Volunteers, has. according to the Montana Herald, jusi returned to Zamboanga from East B nneo with some fine specimens <>f “pay dirt taken from what he claim- to be fine placer mines. Mr. Bode spent four months in exploring
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    Burglary at Kuching.
    140 2 A serious burglary took place at the office» of th* Borneo Company in Kuching the other day. A safe, standing in the cashier’s office and containing several thousand dollar*, was opened by thieves and a sum of nearly $6,000 in notes was extracted. The safe, which was
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    Rising in Rhio
    192 2 From the neighbouring Residency of Rhio comes news of a rising against the Dutch Government. A patrol of five soldiers commanded bv an officer was suddenly attacked a few days ago by a party of rebels. In the engagement, ‘one soldier was killed and another was wounded
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    "THE CAPITAL OF BRITISH MALAYA.”
    479 2 The Straits Times's London correspondent writes One has only to visit the Sports Club in St. James’s Square to realise how apt was Mr. Holland’s recent references to it as the Capital of British Malaya. The first Straits acquaintance I met in Regent Street on
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    The “ Pinang Lawyer.”
    379 2 The Pinang Lawyer.” Concerning the origin of the name Pinang Lawyer as applied to the cane walkingstick common m Penang, which it was came from Pinang Liar, the wild Pinang tree, a corre-poudent writes to the Utusan Malayu (Malay Herali) giving an explanation. He -ays the term is Pinang Loyang,
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    F.M.S. RUBBER EXPORTS.
    132 2 The monthly comparative statement of cultivated mbber exported from the F. M.S. during 1908 and 1907 has been issued from the office of the Commissioner of Trade and Customs. The statistics of rubber exported are as follows it ip s S 3? S ,HL “•Q O ©J*
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    THE WEEK.
    125 2 Tuesday, Isth December. Band, Golf Chib. Japanese Cinematograph, Penang Road, 7.30 and 9 30 p.m. Wednesday, I6th December. Band, Esplanade, 6 to 7 p.m. Japanese Cinematograph, Penang Road, 7.30 and 9.30 p.m. Thursday, I7tb December. Outward P. O. Mail. Municipal Commission. 3.30 p.m. St. George’s Christmas Tree, Town
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    TO-DAY IN HISTORY.
    46 2 December 15 1876—Chinese Post Office riot. Market St., Singapore. 1884—First issue of local Postcards. 1887—Singapore Photographic Society instituted. 1890—Mr. Tan Jiak Kim appointed m i»c. 1906 Jubilee of Mr. Charles Dunlop in Singapore. 1907 Death of Mr. George Mi Id may Dare, Singapore.
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    AUCTION SALES.
    73 2 JPednesday, />rc. /*>.—Unserviceable clothing, etc.; Fort Cornwallis; 11 am.: J. R. McFarlane, auctioneer Thursday, Dec. 17. Pair Australian Horses and 4-wheeled carriage China St. Ghaut 2-30 p.m. J. R. McFarlane, auctioneer. Saturday, Dec. I.9.—Household furniture 38 Northam Road ;11 a.in. Joe de Mello, auctioneer. Thursday, Dec. 17. Miscellaneous
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    TENDERS.
    37 2 Kedah Government.— Tenders for Stationery, etc.; tenders close noon, Dec. 17. Government Wharves.— Supply of Stores for Tugs and Launches tenders close noon, Dec. 26. Kedah Governnu nt.— Police clothing; tenders close 5 p.m., Dec. 27.
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    HOUSES TO LET.
    22 2 Westlands House, No. 4 Westlande, Morningside, (142 a Burmah Road), and No. 167, Anson Road apply Wreford and Thornton.
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      53 2 New heads exchanged for old ones is a sign that might attract sufferers from headache if they were sure that the new head would not ache. Better yet, however, is something that will surely cuie headaches in a Uw minutes—every time. Stearns’ Headache do ,tr —millions of people have the
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      4 2 SADDLES. McAlister <& Co., Ltd.
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      30 2 Stbabns’ Cobdial of Cod Livbb Extract ia the recognised leader of invigorating tonic. While it ia so serviceable as a medicine, it ia free from obnoxious taste and unpleasant action.
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      36 2 Fbblino Bbttbr To-dax.—Those people who began taking Stearns’ Wine of Cod Liver Oil for a bad cough and general bad health jaat week, are feeling better to-day Don’t you wish you did SCALES. McAlister Co., Ltd.
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      942 2 MUNICIPAL COMMISSION. Mannheim Insurance Co. A OFFICIAL MINUTES. Marine Insurance. Minutes of a Meeting of the Municipal The undersigned, as Agents, will accept Commissioners held on Thursday, the 26th Marine Risks on Merchandise, Produce, November, 1908. and Valuables at current rates. PiMWT F. J. Hallifax, Esq (Presid- For ful,er particulars
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      70 2 The Tides. High Water. Low Water. Dec. 15 5.36 p.m. 11.36 a.m. 16 6.24 p.m. 12.24 p.m. 17 7.12 p.in. 1.10 p.m. 18 8.01 p in. 2.01 p.m, H 19 848 p.m. 2.47 pm. i/ 20 9.36 p.m. 3.34 p.m. 21 10.26 p.m. 4.23 p.m. The Moon. Last Quarter 641
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    Tuesday, 15th December, 1908.
    1180 4 Reverting once more to Mr. Henniker Heaton’s scheme f<»r the reduction of telegram rates within the Empire, onp is first struck with the great disparity which at present exists in the rates at present charged between different, places. In Australia and Tasmania a business man or
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    THE LOCAL COURTS.
    367 4 AN AGREEMENT DISPUTED. In the District Court, this morning, judgment in the case of Samuel Jesudason v. the Penang Coach Building Co., Ltd., was delivered by Judge Wolferstan, who found for the defendant with costs. Alleged Theft. Last week we reported the arrest of a Hylam servant
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    Ladies’ Rifle Shooting.
    231 4 The twenty-third practice shoot by the memirers of the Penang Ladies’ Rifle Club took place on the Rifle Range at Kampong Bharu. yesterday, when fourteen members took part in rhe practice. In addition to shooting at the ordinary Bisley target (150 yards range), the members fired for
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    St. George's Church.
    155 4 To-morrow, Wednesday, there will be Advent Evensong and Sermon in St. George’s Church at 6 p.m. On Thursday, the Christmas Tree entertainment will be given in the Town Hall when the Band will be in attendance from 5 to 7 p.m. On Friday the Choir practice will
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    817 4 Mr. and Mrs E. T. C. Garland leave Marseilles on Jan. 8 and will arrive in Ipoh about the end of that month. Mr. Jennings Clement Hugh, of Singapore, has been authorised to file the specification of an invention for an automatic gas producing machine. Mr. J.
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      392 4 WANTED. FOR SALE. T7ROM Ist January, 1909, for a large Sugar Crushing? Plant X Estate in Perak, the services of a CONSISTING OF fully qualified Accountant and lype-writer. ULTI-TUBULAR BOILER, 4 A knowledge of book keeping by double jyj tham: x 9'9" long; Three Roller entry essential. Preference will be
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      87 4 must be addressed iu The Editor,” written on one side of the paper only, and accompanied by the writer’s name and address, not necessarily for insertion but as a guarantee of good faith. LL MONIES must be paid at the lt Pinang Gazette Office, Penang, to the General Manager, Mr.
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    THE HEAR EAST.
    98 5 UOUTBIEGRO AMD AUSTRIA. A TARIFF WAR COMMENCED. [Reuter’s Service London. 14th Dec. Montenegro has imposed the maximum tariff on goods imported from Austria. Turkish Parliament. London, 15th DecAn address, which has been signed by 350 of the leading members of the House of Commons, including the Right
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    HOLLAND AND VENEZUELA.
    63 5 A COASTGUARD SHIP SEIZED. [Reuter’s Service.; London, 14th Dec. A Dutch cruiser has seized a Venezuelan coastguard ship outside Puerto Cabello, and sent the ciew ashore in a vessel at Curasao. A Policy of Reprisal. London, 15th Dec. Holland denies tint she is warring against Ven she
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    THE PANAMA CANAL.
    43 5 DISQUIETING REPORTS. [Reuter’s Service] London, 14th Dec. Prior to his inauguration as President Mr. W. H. Taft will visit Panama. It is reported that this is in connection with disquieting reports as to the prospects of the Panama Canal works.
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    THE IMPERIAL BUDGET.
    36 5 A MINISTER’S FORECAST. [Reuter’s Service London, 14th Dec. Mr. Rufus Isaacs, Solicitor-General, speaking at Nantymoel, Glamorganshire, indicated that a graduated income tax and increased estate duties would be included in the next Budget.
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    THE EARL OF GRANARD.
    37 5 AN INTERESTING ENGAGEMENT Reuter’s Service.] London, 15th Dec. The Earl of Granard, Master of the Horse, is engaged to be married to Beatrice, the daughter of Mr. Ogden Mills, an American millionaire banker.
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    THE BRITISH NAVY.
    33 5 AN INCIDENT ON A CRUISER. [Reuter’s Service London, 15th Dec. All leave has been stopped on board the cruiser Amethyst at Portsmouth owing to a gun-fitting having been thrown overboard.
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    SPECIAL GERMAN SERVICE.
    164 5 THE NEAR EAST. Berlin, 14th Dec. A. rumour has been circulated to the effect that some uncertainty attaches to the position of Baron von Aehrentral, Foreign Minister f t Austria-Hungary but I this has been contradicted. It is expected that M. Isvolsky, the Russian Foreign Minister, will
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    STRAITS PUBLICATIONS.
    680 5 A GUIDE TO THE ZOOLOGICAL COLLECTION OF THE RAFFLES MUSEUM. The popular aide of any Museum is undoubtedly that which contains its animals and in issuing a guide to a portion of the collection of Raffles Museum, Dr. Hanitsch, the Director of the Museum, wisely selects the Zoological
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    Colonel Walker's Return.
    254 5 Yesterday’s Taiping paper says, inter alia Col. Walker, c. M. 0., who returned from England on Friday evening, and whose return had been so long and eagerly looked for both in and out of the Regiment, is, we are glad to see, in the pink of condition,
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    PLANTING REPRESENTATION.
    954 5 CORRESPONDENCE REPRODUCED. In reproducing the report of the recent meeting of the Planters’ Association of Malaya, from the Malay Mail, we commented on the fact that only an extract was given from the Government’s reply regarding planting representation. On this subject our contemporary of Saturday’s date says In
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    IPOH JOTTINGS.
    946 5 [From Our Special Correspondent.] Ipoh, Dec. 15th. The agitation about the Ipoh Post Office has done some good, for I see that the Times of Malaya states authoritatively that Mr. R. Pinkney, the Superintendent of Posts and Telegraphs, Perak, is to visit Ipoh this week with a view
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    SHARES.
    1172 7 a Capital. Subscribed No. of Irsuo Sj* 5 F ©uoscnoea. Sharejj w Dividends. Name. 5 *5 s e 5 ffl 100 O’ MINING. 1903 $300,000 $300,000 30,000 $lO $lO 10% year end. 31-3-08 Bel at Tin Mining Co., Ltd. 7 74 1906 300,000 225,000 22,500 10 10 Bruang, Ltd.
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    SHIPPING ARRIVALS.
    25 7 Cornelia, Brit., 194, Marris, December 15, Teluk Anson, gen., E. 8. Co. Omapere, Brit., 340, Bell, December 15, Tavoy, gen., E. 8. Co.
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    CLEARANCES.
    71 7 Ayuthia for Deli and Asahan. Bhadra for Tongkah, Kopah, Renong, Victoria Point, Mergui, and Tavoy. Ban Whatt Soon for Tongkah. Carlyle for Teluk Anson. De Kock for Deli and Langsa. Flying Dragon for Pulau Langkawi. Ipoh for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Japan for Calcutta. Jin Ho for Langkat. Mary
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    SHIPPING EXPECTED.
    123 7 /Twme of ‘Steainer, tch‘.re. from, date of arrival, whe.re, bound, and Ayknts. Assaye, Colombo, Dec. 17, China, A. G. Argenfels, Newcastle, Dec. 18, Calcutta, H.B. Andalusia, Hamburg, Dec. 22, Japan, B M. Capri, Bombay, Dec 27, Hongkong, B. M. C. Apcar, Calcutta, Dec. 18, H’kong A.A.A. Devanka, Singapore,
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    EXCHANGE.
    125 7 Pbnang. 15th Dbckmbbr, 1908. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank 2 3| 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 1/16 3 Credit 3 Documentary 2/4 5/16 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174| 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay Demand Bank 174 j 3 days’sight Private 176 Madras Demand Bank
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    PRODUCE.
    198 7 Pf.nang, 16th Dbcbmber, 1908 Gold leaf $65 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 0z).... No stock. White Pepper sl6| sales. Trang Pepper $10.95 sales. Mace s'3 sales. Mace Pickings $63 sales. Cloves $39 sales. Nutmegs 110 $l9 buyers. (No. 1 $6.65 sales. Sugar 3 No. 2 No stock. Basket
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    74 7 To-morrow. For Per. Close. Negapatam Madras Thongwa 10 a.m. Registration 4 p.m. to-day. Batu Bahra Padang 1 pan Deli Calypso 2 p.m. Teluk Anson Cornelia 2 p.m. Dindings 3 p.m. Thursday. Pangkalan Brandan Petrel 1 p.m Deli Perak (E.S. Co.) 1 p.m. Port Swettenham, Port Dickson, and s
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    European Mails.
    37 7 Homk- Ex- P*>slTl var.v To ward. pkctbd. Do«. Sail. P. Js U. Delta 2/1 B. I. 26/12 N.D.L. Goeben 22/12 Outward. P. AO. Assaye 17/12 1 p.m. 3 pm. 8.1. Teesta 24/12 N.D.L. P.E. Friedrich
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    Passeagers to the Straits.
    636 7 Per P ifc O si Victoria, from London, Nov. 20, connecting with s s Assaye, at Colombo, due Penang, Dec. 17 :—To Pbnang Mrs Gordon Brown, Messrs B L Griffin, R. St. Seedman and E W Harvey. To Singaporb Mr and Mis H C Dixon, Messrs
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    LODE MINING IN MALAYA.
    511 7 Cornubiau writes to the Mining Journal Until within recent years, lode mining in tin was confined entirely to Cornwall, or where tin was being worked for at any considerable depth. Now, in the Malay States, which produces about two-thirds of the world’s tin, and practically all
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    Timah, Limited.
    309 7 —M M. Meeting of Shareholders The second annual meeting of the shareholders in Timah, Limited, was held in Kuala Lumpm on Saturday, Mr. Guy in the chair. Mr. Bain, who was appointed liquidator at the meeting a year ago, when the company went into voluntary liquidation, read a
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