Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 25 March 1909

Microfilm: NL1860
Total Pages: 8
1 8 Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    20 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 68 VOL. LXVII. THURSDAY, 25th MARCH, 1909. PRICE 10 CENTS.
    20 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      1678 1 THE “PINANG GAZETTE.” notice. THE NEW cv w j »> q/ i I» |> r p|/1 XT z l' HE undersigned will underttke to Bi ROYAL APPOINTMENT. H DOLrui ii repair alI kinds of Typewritenj> lononAM B Kk < M I Sfiwi "g Machines, or Musical instruments (I fl 11(1
      1,678 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Article
    RUBBER NOTES.
    1761 2 Financier. DIRECTORS AND MANAGERS. THE TREATMENT OF EMPLOYEES ON MALAYAN ESTATES. It is extremely desirable, in connection with the working of plantation rubber estates owned by limited liability companies, that there should be an absence, or at any rate the minimum of friction, between the boards of directors
    Financier.  -  1,761 words
  • Article
    DREDGING IN MALAYA.
    535 2 About four years ago Mr. McStay, of Taupeka Flat, left New Zealand, and proceeded to the Malay Peninsula under engagement to the Duff Developement Company, and resided at Kelantan for four years, occupying the position of dredgemaster most of the time. Lately he returned to the Dominion,
    535 words
  • Article
    Gold-Dredging Experiences.
    180 2 Gold mining in Netherlands India is a risky business, and Redjang Lebong is the only mine with attractive dividends and steadily rising shares. Gold-dredging there has b*=en more unfortunate, especially in Borneo where ill-luck has persistently dogged the gold-seekers. One promising stream proved to be too narrow for
    180 words
  • Article
    Refugees in Singapore.
    117 2 The nineteen Chinese refugees arrested in connection with a gang robbery and murder at Jurong, and subsequently charged with being members of an unlawful society, were again before Mr. Green, the second magistrate, Singapore, on March 19. Mr. J. Crabb Watt, Acting Deputy Public Prosecutor, applied for
    117 words
  • Article
    Boycotting M.P. Released.
    40 2 London, 14th March. Mr. Farrell, M.P., who was committed to custody for six months in December last in ilefault of finding sureties to refrain from incitements to boycotting, has been released on the ground of ill health.
    40 words
  • Article
    FRENCH TRADE IN 1908.
    328 2 Paris, Feb. 19. The statistics published by the Customs Administration are welcomed as showing that French commerce, which was comparatively little affected by last year’s crisis French trade during 1908 suffered a decrease of 3 8 per cent., as against a decrease of 12 6 per
    328 words
  • Article
    THE WEEK.
    129 2 Thursday, 25th March. Annunciation. Lady Day. Municipal Commission, 3-30 p.m. Penang Chess Club, 9 p m. Alcazar Cinematograph, King St. Theatre. Japanese Cinematograph, Penang Road. Friday. 26th March. Band, Esplanade, 6 to 7 p.m. Japanese Cinematograph, Penang Road. Alcazar Cinematograph, King St. Theatre. Saturday, 27th March. Golf Club
    129 words
  • Article
    TO-DAY IN HISTORY.
    61 2 March 25. 1839—Capt. Elliot demanded passports for himself and all the British subjects imprisoned in Canton. 1890—Duke and Duchess of Connaught arrived in Singapore. 1892—Collapse of Penang Sea Wall damage SIO,OCO. 1896 Fire guns discontinued in Singapore. 1897 Nagara Rajasima State Railway (first section) opened by King
    61 words
  • Article
    AUCTION SALES.
    76 2 Friday, March 26.— Land in the district of Tulloh Ayer Rajah Logan’s Buildings 3-30 p.m.; A. M. Joseph, auctioneer. Friday, March 26.— Share in Estate of Mohamed Noordin deceased; Logan’s Buildings; 11 a.m. A. M. Joseph, auctioneer. Saturday, March 27.— Household furniture 32 Logan Road Joe de Mello
    76 words
  • Article
    TENDERS.
    14 2 F.M.S. Government.— Superstructure of Railway Station, Kuala Lumpur tenders close noon, March 29.
    14 words
  • Article
    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 Saudilands, Buttery Co.
    27 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      53 2 The heart can ne’er a transport know, that ■ever feels a pain,” says Lytton. Fortunately this is not true of the head. The less headache one has the better off he is. It is well to be provided with Stearns’ Headache Lure which always cures all sorts of headache quickly.
      53 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      46 2 Stearns’ Cordial of Cod Livrr Extract is a most valuable remedy in delicate health. If you are feeling morose and listless, you need a good general tonic. Remember, there is nothing better than Stearns’ Cordial of Cod Liver Extract. IRON SAFES. M cAlister IP Co., Ltd.
      46 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 3
      34 2 One Trial Convinces—People who don’t know how pleasant Stearns’ Wine of Cod Liver Oil is to take are easily convinced by taking a dose. And one bottle shows what a tonic it is, too.
      34 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 4
      211 2 Appointment /he Those in favour of health and strength please signify in the usual way by taking BOVRIL SCALES. McAlister Co., Ltd. f For Constipation, Liver Complaints, Obesity, Hunyadi Janos THE BEST NATURAL APERIENT WATER. OOOQOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOQO gWHYWAIT? lenjoy o wh,lst slo o O PAYING FOR IT 0 O MONTH 0
      211 words
  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 2 Miscellaneous Column 1
      45 2 The Tides. High Water. Low Water. Mar. 25 2.24 a.m. 8.23 p.m. 26 3.11 am. 9.10 p.m. it 27 4.01 a.m. 10.02 p.m. ii 28 4.47 am. 10.15 p.m. ii 29 5.34 a.m. 11.36 p.m, 30 6.23 a.m. 12.24 a.m. 31 7.11 a.m. 1.10 a.m.
      45 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 2 Miscellaneous Column 2
      26 2 The Moon. First Quarter 11.49 a.m. 29 Mar. o Full Moon 3.28 a.m. 6 Apt. Last Quarter 9.30 p.m. 13 O New Moon 12.51 p.m. 20
      26 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      2547 3 BURNS J*HILP iINE. jkT YT PENANG VOLUNTEERS. notice. SJNOAPORE TO ‘JAVA PORTS, I ff\ r PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND A Wl AUISF of applications for Public House ,vt? a Xii\ uviixtl'v ATozx 2 x licences to be cousideied at the BRISBANE AND SYDNEY z ALSO I VLII A V ORDERS
      2,547 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Article
    BIRTH.
    20 4 Donald. March 1, at Paisley, N. 8., the wife of Dr. J. Donald, late of Penang, of a daughter.
    20 words
  • Article
    Thursday, 25th March, 1909.
    576 4 The prediction made some time ago that the present decade would see a great revival of public interest in Polar exploration seems in a fair way towards fulfilment. This interest will certainly be stimulated by the results of Lieut. E. H. Shackleton’s Antarctic Expedition. This is
    576 words
  • Article
    PENANG GOLF CLUB.
    856 4 A SUCCESSFUL YEAR OF SPORT. Mention is made in the annual report of the Penang Golf Club of the successful open Golf meeting, held last Easter, and the yearly Golf tournament in Penang. At both meetings Penang was highly successful. The following is the list of winners
    856 words
  • Article
    NOTES FROM THE COURSE.
    229 4 This morning saw some good work being done by the horses entered for the Batu Gajah Races. They are all looking fit and well and we can safely foretell that Penang trained horses will come in for some share of the stakes. Mr. Jules Martin’s Haphazard
    229 words
  • Article
    Ladies’ Rifle Shooting.
    581 4 In the Selangor Ladies’ Rifle Club shoot for a prize offered by Mrs. Trump the following scores were made Mrs. Hume 28 +B= 36 Miss Grey 29 +7= 36 Mrs. Uormac 28 +6= 34 Miss M. Charter 28 +6= 34 Mrs. Goldie 27 +7= 34 Miss Vetter
    581 words
  • Article
    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    780 4 Mr^ 1 Frank Adam is expected back Kuala; Lumpur this week. Mr. <G. C. Hart, Financial Adviser the Government of Kedah, an d M Hart returned to Alor Star, Kedah morning. l His Honour Judge Wolferstau returr last night* by the s s. Devanha from Colo/' bo,
    780 words
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      488 4 MISS EDITH MERRYLEES SITUATION REQUIRED. io ««epi p«pil« /or D Dulwich' Boy, «ge 30, Pianoforte Lessons, Violin Practice jg months’ experience planting in or Vocal Coaching Opera, Ceylon, desires billet on Rubber Estate in Oratorio, or Ballad. F.M.S., Penang District preferred. Good French. German, and Italian c“ S pronunciation, acquired
      488 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Article
    ANTARCTIC EXPLORATION.
    287 5 LIEUTEIUNT SHACKLETON’S RETORN. FARTHEST SOUTH YET REACHED. j Rkutbrs Skkvick j London, 54th Much. Lieutenant E. H. Shackleton’* British Antarctic Expedition, which «ailed from Lyttelton, New Zealand, on January I, 1908, have returned all well. Lieutenant Shackleton, in a cablegram to the Daily Mail, states that he turned
    j Rkutbrs Skkvick j  -  287 words
  • Article
    THE RUBBER INDUSTRY.
    105 5 DAMANSARA DIVIDEND FOR 1908. LINGGl’fi NSW ISSUE. From Our Own Correspondent.] London, 24th March. The Directors of the Damansara (Selangor) Rubber Co., Limited, have declared a final dividend of nine per cent making 12 percent, for the year 1908. A sum of £1,500 ha* been allowed for
    105 words
  • Article
    ARMED CRIME IN KINTA.
    114 5 ATTACK ON A GAMBLING FARM. [From Our Own Correspondent Ipoh, 25rh March. On Tuesday night a baud of gang robbers armed with revolvers attacked the Gambling Farm and stole $5OO. On the occupants resisting, the robbers used their revolvers with such effect that three persons were
    114 words
  • Article
    CHINA AND JAPAN.
    39 5 [Riutkr’s Service London, 25th March. The Timet correspondent at Peking telegraphs that China has formally proposed to Japan to submit to the International Arbitration Couit at ie Hague the differences between China and Japan regarding Manchuria.
    [Riutkr’s Service ]  -  39 words
  • Article
    THE FRENCH POSTAL STRIKE.
    35 5 [Rbutbb’s Smticb] London, 25th March. A telegram from Paris states that the Government has practically capitulated to the members of the telephone, telegraphic «nd postal departments, who recently wen on «trike.
    [Rbutbb’s Smticb]  -  35 words
  • Article
    ROWING AT HOME.
    30 5 OXFORD’S RECORD TIME. TReuter’s Service.] London, 24th March. The Oxford Crew has rowed the full Boat Race course in 18 min*. 2 secs., which is a record.
    TReuter’s Service.]  -  30 words
  • Article
    THE NAVAL CRISIS.
    180 5 NEW ZEALAND’S OFFER ACCEPTED. LORI) CHARLES BERESFORD LEAVES PORTSMOUTH. Rkutkr’s Skrvick.] London, 25th March. In the House of Commons, the Right Hon. H. H. Asquith, Prime Minister, read a telegram sent by the Earl of Crewe, Secretary of State for the Colonies, to Lord Plunket, Governor of
    Rkutkr’s Skrvick.]  -  180 words
  • Article
    SPECIAL GERMAN SERVICE.
    225 5 THE NEAR EASTERN CRISIS. Berlin, 24th March. The report that Austria has rejected the idea of mediation by the Powers is not confirmed. It is stated that M Isvolsky, Russian Foreign Minister, acting on the instructions of the Tsar, ig endeavouring to effect a military convention with
    225 words
  • Article
    The Anglo-Siamese Treaty.
    210 5 The Deutsche Export Revue complains that German commercial interests are seriously injured by the new agreement between Great Britain and Siam, under which square miles of Siamese territorv have passed into Bi itish possession. It says We are probably right in assuming that Great Britain and France
    210 words
  • Article
    The Situation in Persia.
    89 5 London, March 18. Reuter wires from Bushire that the Nationalists have taken over the Customs and Government at Bunder Abbas. Sir Edward Grey, questioned in the House of Commons regarding Persia, said the most recent intelligence did not indicate that there was exceptional danger to Europeans
    89 words
  • Article
    THE SITIAWAN ESTATE CASE.
    3896 5 HUGE CLAIM AGAINST T OWKAY FOO CHOO CHOON. TENTH DAY’S PROCEEDINGS hi the Supreme Court, yesterday, before Mr. Justice T. de M. L Braddell, the hearing was resumed of the action in which three Chinese, Ong Jin and two others, sue the well-known Towkay Foo Choo
    3,896 words
  • Article
    Great Britain's Defences.
    82 5 London, March 17. Au experiment of rushing troops to the coast was tried to-day. A battalion of Guards with full baggage dashed to Hastings in three hours. Three hundred cars were lent by owners and the experiment was a complete success. London, March 18. Lord Rosebery, in
    82 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      1455 6 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL NEDERLANDSCHE INDISCHE THE MERCANTILE BANK OF BROWN Co AUSTRALIA AND CHINA BANKING CORPORATION. MAATSCHAPPIJ. ESCOMPTO-MAATSCHAPPIJ. INDIA, LIMITED. Monumental Sculptors P Top -C. r —7 4.5,000,000 a-M.) £1 500 ,000. Incorporated by Royal Charter. bsbrvb unds Capital fl. 45,000,000 Authorised Capital F
      1,455 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Article
    SHARES.
    1265 7 I I —I 7 S Capital. Subscribed. J?°* of IsBQ e «s’ I j Shares. Value 75 Dividends. Name 2 E j '2 3 4 i 1 i 4 1«? 1 i 1903 $300,000 $300,000 30,000 $lO «in in°, j <J7 no MINING. 1906 300,000 225,000 22 500 10
    1,265 words
  • Article
    SHIPPING ARRIVALS.
    101 7 Carlyle, Brit., 331, Treweeke, March 25, T. Anson, gen., Kwong On Co. Devanha, Brit., 4875, Hayward, March 24, Bombay, gen., Adamson, Gilfillan Co. Lysistrata, V. S. A., 1942, Gordon Bennett, March 24, Cannes. Malaya, Ger., 348, Locure, March 25, Deli, gen., Behn, Meyer Co. Omapere. Brit., 340, Bell,
    101 words
  • Article
    CLEARANCES.
    39 7 Ban Whatt Soon for Port Swettenham, Port Dickson, and Malacca. Canton for Dindiags and Teluk Anson. Leong Ho for Trang. Petrel for Pangkalan Brandan. Perak (E.S. Co.) for Deli. Quorra for Langkat. Thongwa for Port Swettenham and Singapore.
    39 words
  • Article
    SHIPPING EXPECTED.
    76 7 /Va 14« oj Steamer, where from, approximate dat» of arriral, where hound, an I Agents. K. Apcar, S’pore, Apl. 19, Calcutta, A. A. A. Bena von, London, Apl. 2, Japan, S. b. C. Apcar, Calcutta, Mar. 29, H’kor A. A. A. China, Trieste, Apl. 4, Japan, S. K.
    76 words
  • Article
    PASSENGERS.
    27 7 DEPARTURES. By Cornelia (March 24) to Teluk Anson, Messrs Loke Chew Thye and Ottojelstrup. By Ban Watt Soon (March 25) to Port Swettenham, Mr Alfred Hoonach.
    27 words
  • Article
    EXCHANGE.
    125 7 Penang, 25th March, 1909. (By Courtesy oj 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 R«. 174* 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay Demand Bank >f 17< 3 days’sight Private 176 Madras Demand
    125 words
  • Article
    PRODUCE.
    184 7 Penang. 25th March, 1909. Gold leaf $65 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 0z).... No stock. White Pepper $16.45 buyers. Trang Pepper $12.40 sellers. Mace $73 sales. Mace Pickings $63 buyers. Cloves $3B buyers. Nutmegs 110 $18.75 sales. f No. 1 $6.65 sales. Sugar 2 No. 2 No stock.
    184 words
  • Article
    MAILS CLOSE.
    95 7 To-morrow. For Per. Clou»-. Batu Bahra Padang 1 p.m Tongkah, Kopah. Renong, Victori a Point, Mergui, and Tavoy Omapere 1 p.m. Tongkah Sappho 1 p.m. Deli Hebe I p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore Rotorua 2 p.m. Deli Malaya 3 p.m. Teluk Anson Carlyle 3 p.m. Pulau Langkawi, Perlis,
    95 words
  • Article
    European Mails.
    42 7 Homk- Lx- Positivki v o Stkamkk WARD. PKCTRD. linn >4ll. P. <fc O. Macedonia 2&i3 B. I. Thongwa 3/4 N.D.L. Kleist 30/3 Outward. P. <k O. Devanha 24/3 7 p.m. 81. Taroba 1/4 7a m. 4p m. N.D.L. Billow 1/4
    42 words
  • Article
    Passengers to the Straits.
    302 7 Per N D L 8 s Goeben, from Bremen Feb. 10, due Penang Mai 18 :—To Penang Messrs G Gade, A C F Schmoutziquer, an.d F L Brostowski. To Singapore Mr and Mrs Kwald, Mr Wilhelm Kessler and family, Mrs R W Harrison and children, Mr
    302 words
  • Article
    LOG BOOK.
    878 7 Admiral Cotton, of the United States Navy, died at Nice last month at the age of sixty-six. Admiral Charle- Stanhope Cotton was born at Milwaukee in 1843. He. saw active service, before he had reached the age of twenty, in the fight between the Confederate armoured vessel Jf«rr»»nac
    878 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      203 7 EUROPEAN AGENCY. INDENTS promptly executed at lowest cash prices for all kinds of British and 'ontinental goods, including: Books arid Stationery. China. Earthenware Glassware. M M W Bl W W Cycles, Motors and Accessories. IL B W jg |gg> Piece G-ais Hardware, Machinery and Metais. •Jewellery, Plate and Watches. Photographic
      203 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 2
      40 7 Fire Insurance. Queen Insurance Company. Royal Fire Insurance Company. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Companies, and are open to accept Fire Risks at current rates KATZ BROTHERS, Ltd., Agents IRON SAFES McAlister S 9 Co., Ltd.
      40 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 3
      157 7 Tephrosia Purpurea. Seed of this hardy leguminous plant, which will thrive in lallang, FOR SALE At $l.OO per pound. No orders below $50.00 accepted. Apply The J END ARATA RUBBER Co., Ltd., Teluk Anson, Perak. 105—*24-1-10 m w f NowOpeii BELLEVUE BOARDING HOUSE, 11, NORTH AM ROAD, Corner oj Transfer
      157 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 4
      70 7 A Sluttish Circulation, begotten of sedentary habits, leads to congestion of the brain, liver, and other organs. The best remedy for this undesirable state of affairs is to stimulate the activity of the whole bodily economy by taking a wine-glassful of Hunyadi Janos natural aperient water every morning. At the
      70 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      2314 8 P. &0. Steam Navigation Company. Intended Sailings. shipping Shipping, .Wr STE4W Z™ c.„ no. NorddeutscherJJoyd, Bremen. Mar. 24 Devanha connecting with Marmora IT Imperial German Mail Line. Apr. 8 Assaye i 22 Delta Victoria p OB Intrndbd to Sail. Stkambr. homeward. Tl ocean steam Slip co i io Iconneeting Due
      2,314 words