Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 13 March 1909

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    20 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 58 VOL. LXVII. SATURDAY, 13th MARCH, 1909. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      1494 1 the pinang jazette.” penang golf club. Central Sales Room. The Property and i —~~^7 subscription. T H i„t:7 1 b < e,i r I s^“ g Commercial Sales Rooms. I zheMnk jbl < 'Tz.wn Meeting, will be held in the Club House on PUBLIC A UCTION, i WIW llllk For
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    RADIUM IN SURGERY.
    1943 2 HOPEFUL RESEARCH. A good deal has been heard from time to time out here about the wonders of radium, but such information has been of a somewhat fragmentary nature. In recent numbers of the London Daily Telegraph, much of interest appears on the subject, as the following
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    WONDERS OF RADIUM.
    2188 2 British Neglect. It need not be considered remarkable if even j'iint ideas are formed of the possibilities of radium. It is the most marvellous of all tne elements—if, indeed, we are justified in describing as an element a substance which visibly decomposes into others. Only ten years
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    168 2 Third Sunday in Lent. March 14St. George’s Church. 8 a m.—Matins (Choral). 8- a.m.—Holy Communion. (Plain). 9- a m.—Holy Communion (Chinese). 5 p.m.—Sunday School 6 p.m.—Evensong and Sermon. Presbyterian Church. Northam Road. 9-15 a.m.— Divine Service. (Prye Dock.)* 6 p.m.—Divine Service. (Northam Rd.) Preacher —The Rev G. F.
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    THE WEEK.
    168 2 Saturday, I3th March. Golf Club Monthly Medals. Cricket: Civil Service and Municipality v. The Rest. Bandmann Comedy Co., Town Hall. Japanese Cinematograph, Penang Road. Alcazar Cinematograph, King St. Theatre. Sunday. I4th March. Third Sunday in Lent. Golf Club Monthly Medals. Monday, Isth March. Ladies’ Rifle Shooting, 4.30 p.m
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    TO-DAY IN HISTORY.
    106 2 March 13. 1879 —Marriage of H. R. H. the Duke of Connaught. 1881 —Alexander 11. of Russia assassinated. 1889 Attempted sale of Rawang Concussion. 1890 Opening of New Singapore Ice Works. 1891 Military Exaction meeting held, Town Hall, Singapore. 1900 —Bloemfontien occupied by British. 1905 —General Kuropatkin
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    AUCTION SALES.
    175 2 Monday, March 15.— Stock-in-trade 283 Beach St.; 11-30 a.m.; Cunningham, Clark Co., auctioneers. Monday, March 15.— Land at Aier Etam Logan’s Buildings; 11 a.m. J. R. McFarlane, auctioneer. Tuesday, March 16.— Land Logan’s Buildings 10-30 a.m. A. M. Joseph, auctioneer. Tuesday, March 16. Land; Logan’s Buildings 12-30 pm.;
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    TENDERS.
    14 2 F.M.S. Government.— Superstructure of Railway Station, Kuala Lumpur tenders close noon, Mirch 29.
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    HOUSES TO LET.
    27 2 18 Logan Road apply M. M. Noordin’s office. “Ascot,” facing Race Course; apply J, W. Hallifax. Highbury,” 23 Perak Road apply Sandilands, Buttery Co.
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      56 2 Who enjoys having a headache No one, of course, and yet there are people who continue to suffer, when if they would but take Steam’s Headache Cure they might have quick and sure relief. Even the most delicate stomach can retain Stearns’ Headache Cure, and, being tasteless, it is easy
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      26 2 Stearns’ Cordial of Cod Liver Extract is the paragon of purity and perfection. It is a remedy, scientific and of definite value. Its effects are lasting.
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      18 2 A tonic for young and old. It makes blood. It renews life. Stearns’ Wine of Cod Liver Oil.
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      10 2 IRON SAFES. STEEL TRUNKS. McAlister Co., Ltd. McAlister Co., Ltd.
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      185 2 TO-NIGHT, AT 8-30 P.M. SHARP, SEE HOW THE World Wags. ALCAZAR,” KING STREET THEATRE, Grand Change of Programme With all the Latest Pictures INCLUDING Palermo and It’s Surrounding’s. The Pellegrino Mountain, The Vil| a Tasca’s Garden, The Royal Palao, Tli« Reale Mount, The Cathedral, St. J,,;,, of the Hermits, The
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      69 2 The Tides. High Water. Low Water. Mar. 13 4.47 p.m. 10.48 a.m. i, 14 5.34 pm. 11.36 a.m. 15 6.23 p.m. 12.23 p.m. >, 16 7.10 p.m. 1.12 p.m. 17 801 p.m. 2.01 p.m. 18 8.48 p.m. 2.44 p.m. 19 9.34 pm. 3.36 p.m. The Moon. Last Quarter 10.42 a.m.
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    Saturday, 13th March, 1909.
    1332 4 When the present Raja Muda of Perak was installed at Kuala Kangsar last year, he arrived on the scene in a motor-car, while the Royal elephants which Malay tradition prescribes as the means of conveyance for the principal figure in such ceremonies, followed in His Highness’s
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    THE SUPREME COURT.
    2370 4 HUGE CLAIM AGAINST TOWKAY FOO CHOO CHOON. CHIEF PLAINTIFF’S EVIDENCE. In the Supreme Court yesterday afternoon, before Mr. Justice T. de M. L. Braddell, the hearing was continued of the action in which three Chinese, Ong Jin and two others, sue the well-known Towkay Foo Choo Choon
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    Lawn Tennis.
    230 4 The P.C.C. Tournament. The following tie has been fixed for Monday, 15th instant Single Handicap. Class A. Final. A. Brearley (scr.) v. W. S. Goldie —3/6) The following tie has been fixed for Tuesday, 16th instant Profession Pairs. W. S. Dunn H. A. Neubronner (Civil Engineers) v. A.
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    811 4 Colonel Porter, Master of the Calcup Mint, will retire in October. Mr. K. R Coullie, the M. M. hears being transferred to the Manila the Chartered Bank. Sir Ewen Cameron in his will left to the Hongkong and Shanghai Bankin Corporation Athletic Club in London. Lieut. W.
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      88 4 CONTRIBUTIONS must be addressed to 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. ALL MONIES must be paid at the Pinang Gazette Office, Penang, to the General Manager, Mr.
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    THE HEAR EAST.
    114 5 [Reuter’s Service London, 12th March. Vienna is not satisfied with the Servian Note to the Powers because it ignores Austria’s last communication but it is felt that the way has been made smoother for peace, though the negotiations are likely to be protracted and difficult. London, 13th
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    ACTION BY MR. LLOYD-GEORGE.
    108 5 “THE PEOPLE” SUED FOR LIBEL. A THOUSAND POUNDS DAMAGES. [Reuter’s Service.] London, 13th March. A libel action has been concluded at the instance of Mr. Lloyd-George, Chancellor of the Exchequer, against The People (a weekly penny newspaper published by Sir George Armstrong and Mr. W. T.
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    KINTA GYMKHANA CLUB.
    65 5 The following are additional entries for the above Club’s race meeting at Batu Gajah Andrew Mack in The Scurry, First Day Ihe Shorts, Second Day and The Planters’ Cup, Third Day. Dawn in The Scurry, First Day and The Kinta Stakes, Third Day. Gold Finder in The
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    THE BOTTOMLEY CASE.
    413 5 CHARGES OF FRAUD DISMISSED. SPEECH FOR THE UKI'ENCE. [Reuter's Service] London, 13th March. At the Guildhall Police C <urt, Aiderman Sir George Smallman has concluded the protracted hearing of the charges against Messrs. Horatio Bottomley, M.P., George Francis Fewings, William Albert Stevenson, and Dalton Easurn of conspiracy
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    INDIA COUNCILS BILL.
    77 5 IMPORTANCE CLAUSE REJECTED. [Reuter’s Service.] London, 12th March. The India Councils Bill, authorising constitutional reforms in India, has been passed by the House of Lords, who twice rejected Clause LIL, constituting Provincial Executive Councils, Lord Lausdowue and Lord Curzon urging that the weight of official opinion in
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    POLITICS AT HOME.
    75 5 MR BALFOUR AS» THE LORDS [Reuter’s Service.] London, 12th March. Mr A. J. Balfour, M P., leader of the Opposition, speaking at the Mansion House, said that the House of Lords had a weight of official experience with regard to Indian subjects to which the House of
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    SPECIAL GERMAN SERVICE.
    178 5 THE NEAR EAST. Berlin, 12th March. Baron von Aehrenthal is still waiting for a statement from Servia in reply to Austria’s intimation that she is willing to resume negotiations. In spite of Servia’s pacific protestations the European Press continues to regard her with suspicion and none of
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    RUBBER FINANCE.
    553 5 THE NEW TROST COMPANY. SOME FRESH PARTICULARS. From Our Own Correspondent.] London, 12th March. The subscription list for the Rubber Plantations Investment and Trust Company, which Messrs. Harrison Crosfield, Ltd., are bringing out, opens on Monday, March 15. The issue will be 300,000 shares, of which 50,000 will
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    PENANG IMPRESSIONISTS.
    1547 5 THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION AND “AT HOME” Yesterday the annual Exhibition of the local Art Club was opened at the Engineers’ Institute where the Penang Impressionists were ‘At Home’ to all who cared to attend the very creditable exhibition of pictures by local amateurs, set out in the entertainment
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    Ladies' Rifle Shooting.
    92 5 The Walker Cup. The Selangor ladies’ score in the Walker Cup competition for March was as follows Mrs. Trump 31 Mrs. McGregor 32 Mrs. Walsh 31 Mrs. Gerrard 30 Mrs. Watson 30 Miss M. Grey 28 182 The members of the Singapore Garrison Ladies’ Rifle Club made
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    F.M.S. Tin.
    37 5 The outputs for February for the Fusing Lama group of mines were as follows Pusing Lama Tin Mines 484 piculs Pusing Bharu Tin Mines 485 piculs Siputeh Tin Mines 118 piculs (working 19 days only).
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      6 5 IRON SAFES McAlister V Co-, Ltd.
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      427 5 Wanted. A DULY QUALIFIED DRESSER for an Estate in Province Wellesley. Salary to commence at $5O a month. Free quarters provided. Apply in person to THE MEDICAL OFFICER, Butterworth. PENANG HUNT CLUB. 'T'HE Annual General Meeting of the A Penang Hunt Club will be held in the Chamber of Commerce
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    694 5 OBITUARY. MR. H. ARHOLD-FORSTBR. A FORMER WAR SECRETARY. [Reuter’s Service] London, 13th March. The death is announced of the Right Hon. Hugh Oakeley Arnold-Forster, Unionist M P. for Croydon, at the age of 54 years [Mr. Arnold-Forster has long been known n« an able and industrious member of Parliament. The
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      1665 6 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, HONGKONG AND, a SHANGHAI NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL NEDERLANDSCHE-INDISCHE THE MERCANTILE BANK OF BROWN C Q AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA BANKING CORPORATION. MAATSCHAPPIJ. ESCOMPTO-MAATSCHAPPIJ. INDIA, LIMITED. Monumental Paid-up-Capital Zsls,ooo,ooo Netherlands Trading Society. (Netherlands-Indian Discoant Bank.) ounnnnn CALCUTTA, Rrhjirvb Fuwna .Establishrd 1824. Established at Batavia, 1857. Authorised Capital £1,500,000. Ebtablishbd
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    SHARES.
    1178 7 > cl j No. of Issue 2 Capital. Subscribed share(j Va|ue Dividends. Name. j I |JT S 5 MINING. 1903 $300,000 $300,000 30,00 $lO $lO 10% year end. 31-3-08 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. $5l $6 1906 300,000 225,000 22,500 10 10 Bruang, Ltd. 5 5f 1901 600,000 600,000
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    SHIPPING ARRIVALS.
    70 7 Awa Maru, Jap., 3912, Keith, March 12, Yokohama, gen., Boustead Co. Andebtsia, Ger., 3336, Block, March 12, Singapore, gen., Behn, Meyer Co. Canton, Brit., 106, Gillies, March 13, Teluk Anson, gen., Kong Soon. Hong Moh, Brit., 2555, Bainbridge, March 12, Singapore, gen., Koe Guan Co. Jia Ho, Brit.,
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    CLEARANCES.
    97 7 Awa Maru for Colombo and Tuticorin. Bharata for Singapore Cornelia for Teluk Anson. De Kock for Deli and Langsa. Delta for Ceylon and Europe Flying Dragon for Pulau Langkawi. Hong Moh for Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow, and Amoy. Jin Ho for Langkat. Kistna for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Mary Austin
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    SHIPPING EXPECTED.
    134 7 /V« o/ ivhtrH from, upprojctmatt nut» af arrira/, whert bound, and Agents. A. Apcar, S'pore, Apl. 19, Calcutta, A. A. A. C. Apcar, Calcutta, Mar. 29, H’kong, A. A. A. China, Trieste, Apt 4, Japan, 8. K Devanha, Bombay, Mar. 25, China, A. G. Glenogle, Rangoon, Mar. 15,
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    PASSENGERS.
    26 7 ARRIVALS. By Palitana (March 13) from Singapore, Messrs H Bodom and Chan Woon Bee. DEPARTURES. By Malaya (March 12) to Deli Messrs Erlich and Magnee.
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    EXCHANGE.
    125 7 Pknang, 13th March, 1909. By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank 2 3| 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 1/16 3 Credit 2/4 3/16 3 Documentary 2/4 7/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174| 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay Demand Bank 174 3 days’sight Private 176 Madras Demand
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    PRODUCE.
    185 7 Penang, 13th March, 1909. Gold leaf $65 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 0z).... No stock. White Pepper $17.75 nom. Trang Pepper $12.50 buyers, Mace $73 sales. Mace Pickings $63 buyers. Cloves $3B buyers. Nutmegs 110 $18.50 sellers, f No. 1 $6.65 sales. Sugar j No. 2 No stock.
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    23 7 Monday. P r P r ClOB»». Dindings and Teluk nson Canton 2 p.m. Tuesday. Calcutta Nam Sang 2 p.m. Registration Ipm.
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    European Mails.
    42 7 H K Steamer. Ex P °Bltivei.y L o WARD pkcted. Dur Sail. P. <fc O. Macedonia 26/3 B. I. Thongwa 20/3 N.D.L. P. Alice 16/2 Outward. P. Ji O. Devanha 25/3 B 1 Tara 18/3 S D L. Coeben 18/3
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    MARKET PRICES.
    223 7 Penang, March 13. Description. Beef Ctg S° U P per catty 14 Roast 26 Steaks ie> 2g Stew or Curry Meat ff ig Rump Steak 26 Ox Tail e c h 30 Tongue n 60 Feet 15 Heart Heart p«r catty 30 Tripe Liver p er ca tty
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      53 7 Guardian Assurance Co., Ltd. Established 1821. Subscribed Capital £2,000 000 Total invested Funds upwards of £4,500,000 Total Annual Income 759,000 Ihe undersigned have been appointed Agents of the above Company at Penang and are prepared to issue policies of insurance against loss by fire at the lowest current terms. KENNEDY
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