Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 23 April 1909

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 91 VOL. LXVII. FRIDAY, 23rd APRIL, 1909. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      1385 1 THF “PINANG GAZETTE.” kerosene oil cases F" (IN SHOOKS). FOR SALE. UrISSZt?- 1 jK hA? l,lll il i WR« W KimsiitiPTifA "~~T “ROBEYPHONt” X \llCibVF g < 1 MBM.KiriIVA. Connection» in Penang sought SWOIOW AN DraWl-Thrtad WOTh SWESFESS? f \fk J l 3 I by a firm in Yokohama. Whole-
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    SOME MEDICAL EXPERIMENTS IN TROPICAL DISEASES.
    2698 2 At the twelfth annual general meeting of Bovril, Limited, held at River Plate House, Finsbury-circus, E C., the Earl of Arran (the chairman of the company) presiding said:—As you will have gathered from the statement of accounts, notwithstanding the general depression in the trade
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    PATALING RUBBER ESTATES.
    311 2 The report of the Directors of the Pataling Rubber Estates Syndicate, Ltd., for the year 1908, submitted to the meeting on March 31, states That the crop of rubber produced was 80,922 lb., against an estimate of 70,000 lb. and a crop in J 907 of 58,064
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    THE WEEK.
    135 2 Friday, 23rd April. St. George s Day. Golf Club Tennis Ties. Football England r. Scotland, Esplanade. St. George's Ball. Town Hall, 9-15. Japanese Cinematograph. Penang Road. Saturday. 24th April. Homeward P. O. Mail, closes 11 a.m. Swimming Club Water Carnival, 3-15. Band. Swimming Club. Japanese Cinematograph, Penang Road.
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    TO-DAY IN HISTORY.
    33 2 April 23 1616—Shakespeare died. 1873—Chang, the Chinese giant, in Singapore. 1891—Javanese woman murdered by her sister in Arab St., Singapore. 19i*l—H.M.S. Ophir left Singapore. 191*4—Japanese advance guard crossed the Yalu.
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    AUCTION SALES.
    96 2 Saturday, April 2^. Household furniture; Ascot Ayer Rajah Road; Joe de Mello and J. W. Hallifax, auctioneers. Saturday. April 2Jj Austral Tri-Motor-Car Norths m Road Photographic Studio; noon Cunningham, Clark Co., auctioneers. Tuesday April 27.— Property at 48 Muntri St. 11-30 a.m. ;38 Beach St. Koh Eng Hin,
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    TENDERS.
    29 2 Afo/iammedaH und Hindu Endowment Boatd Lease of Coconut trees; tenders close noon, May 31. Deputy Commissioner, Meryui.— Right to collect pearls and pearl shells, etc. noon, May 31.
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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. No. 2, Cantonment Road apply 142, Carnarvon Street.
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      30 2 Stearns’ Wine of Cod Liver Oil is ths greatest strengthener of the age. It is a standard remedy in all civilised countries, for its superior qualities have made it world-famous.
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      131 2 The Merit of a Medicine Is determined by the test —Does it cure What a Rheumatic say. N. Galloway, Snow Hill, London, writes:—“ I have been a great sufferer from Rheumatism for many years. During this time, I have tried various advertised rheumatic remedies, oils, ointments and and embrocations. My
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      101 2 Why be bony, angular and weakly when you may as well be plump, rosy and robuit Steams’ Cordial of Cod Liver Extract is a great flesh-producer. You can use nothing better, in connection with wholesome food, to increase your weight. Skin Troubles are often the direct result of digestive disturbances.
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      412 2 liiFYGu Buffer' When you feel thoroughly j From any Skin or Blood Di« o exhausted after a heavy 1 such a* day’s work, begin your J Eczema, Scrofula, Scurw r.t. BOVRIL soup DON T DELAY and ward off indigestion. Mixure’S'e h)? the experience of thousands whom it h« llxl and
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      75 2 The Tides. High Water. Low Water. Apr. 23 2.23 a in. 8.24 p.m. n 24 310 a m. 9.10 p in. 25 400 a m. 10.00 p in. 26 648 a.m. 10.47 p.m. 27 5.37 a.m. 11.36 p.m. «> 28 6.24 a.m. 12.24 a.m. i> 29 7.11 a.m. 1.12 a.m.
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      1895 3 burns jhijip line, 'kt y* THE mcm6 ROPE manufacturing c>. The Great Eastern Ute Assurance l.Hi (ESTABLISHED 1888» MDAMV T i KiNO A CARGO FOR OTHER NORTH Midi SteMlShip Ci). Id. —MANUFACTURE OK COMPANY, LIMITED. gGineTnkw A HHDF HARF (*l'*«* I' S'W* «*r “TH C«>H>les' OrtUac*. IM».”) BRITAIN <fc NEW
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    Friday, 23rd April, 1909.
    1584 4 We should hesitate very much to give an unqualified approval to the naval policy of the present Government, though naval history, as written by both Captain Mahan and Sir Cyprian Bridge, goes to prove the truth of Mr. Churchill’s recent contention that the Germans may very
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    SANDYCROFT RUBBER CO.
    549 4 In their report for the twelve months ended January 31 the directors of the Sandycroft Rubber Co., Ltd., say that the net profit for the period, after making provision for depreciation, amounts to $45,714, to which has to be added the balance of $1,217.77 brought forward from
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    The Opium Question.
    385 4 The Hypodermic Cure.” I. The journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, in an article on the International Opium Commission, refers to the “cures” for the opium habi r which, on inquirv, it was found was merely substituting hypodermics of morphia for the cruder form of the drug
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    894 4 Dr. Hoops, State Su> Keon a visit to Penang. 8D > Kedah,- u Sir. J. P. Rodger, (j,, v Coast, and Lady R t r, Or of th e leave. ai at H OtUfe A rumour has been set f Eardley Norton will be tC" \l, General
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      368 4 *****00©0©0©©©0©00©0©00©©0®8 o RUBBER FINANCE. 2 o o ft Some constituents of ours have asked us to submit reasonable proposals to them for O Providing Working Capital on a large scale for 0 O Rubber Estates in the Malay Peninsula, particularly 0 Estates opened up during the Last g O Two
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    THE CRISIS IN TURKEY.
    181 5 WILD RUMOURS FROM THE CAPITAL. PARLIAMENT and the troops. IRbotkr’r Srrvick.] London, 22nd April. According to th», latest indications at Constantinople, the garrison will peacefully- acquiesce in the demands of the Committee of Union and Progress. 'flip members of the Navy have taken the oath of
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    THE NATION AND THE NAVY.
    169 5 danger OF UNPREPAREDNESS. OFFICIAL ENQUIRY PROMISE!» jItKUIKKH SRKVICB.] London, 22nd April. A private letter from Admiral Lord Charles B -record was read at a Navy meeting hell at Bournemouth, in which he referred to the giave danger of unpreparedness, adding “If the country knew the
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    EX-PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT.
    97 5 A WELCOME AT MOMBASA. [RkUTBR’s SERVICE.] London, 23rd April. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, ex-President of the United States, has arrived at Mombasa, capital of the British East Africa Protectorate, where a dinner was given in his honour, Mr. F. J. Jackson, Lieut-enant-Governor, presiding. His Majesty the King telegraphed his
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    THE TROUBLES IN ASIA MINOR.
    38 5 A TERRIBLE MASSACRE. Reuter’s Service.] London, 23rd April. Reports received at Constantinople state that 10,000 Armenians have been massacred in the Syrian towns. One Embassy received estimates of the killed as I 5,()00.
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    MORE TROUBLE IN MOROCCO.
    37 5 Drr Ostasiatibche Lloyd’s Service Berlin, 22nd April. Muley Hafid, Sultan of Morocco, has Suffered a reverse in his campaign against the rebellious tribes and his troops are returning to Fez. without their cannon.
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    THE KING AND QUEEN.
    31 5 Ostasi atische Lloyd’s Service, j Berlin, 22nd April. Ihe King and Queen of England have arrived at Gibraltar from Malta. I hey were accorded an enthusiastic ’eception.
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    THE BUDGET.
    21 5 [Reuter's Service] London, 23rd April. Phe Budget will be taken in the House Commons on Thursday next, 29th inst.
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    SIR JOHN ANDERSON.
    213 5 DATE Of SAILING FIXED. THE NEW BRITISH TERRITORY. [Reuter's Service London, 23rd April. His Excellency Sir John Anderson, k.cm.g Governor of the Straits Settlements, sails from Marseilles on Thursday next, 29th inst., for Singapore. He expects to take over the new territory acquired by Great Britain under
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    Lawn Tennis.
    366 5 The Golf Clubs Tournament. The following wa< the result of yesterday’s play Men's Singles Open. Anthony beat Martin 10—8 6—4. Ladies' Singles Open. Mrs. Dunn beat Mrs. Robertson 6—l 6 1. Men's Singles Handicap. Henderson beat Pigott 6—3 6—4 Dr. Ford beat Grabm n 6-0 B—6. Ties fixed
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
    700 5 S.F.P. SPECIAL MEETING, TUESDAY, APRIL 20. Present. His Excellency the Acting-Governor, Capt. Sir A. H. Young. His Excellency Major-Gen. T. Perrott, o.C.T. Hon. W. Evans (Actg. Col. Secretary). W. J. Napier (Attorney-General). J. O. Anthonisz (Colonial Treasurer). A. Murray (Colonial Engineer). T. S. Baker A. R. Adams. E.
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    F.M.S. Rubber Exports.
    102 5 The official monthly comparative statement of cultivated rubber exported from the Federated Malay States during 1909 and 1908 gives the following statistics Exported Total ex- Export preMar 1909. port 1909- vious year. Perak 72,985 185,901 103,227 Selangor 273,413 700,822 403,956 N. Sembilan 94,853 261,486 213,350 Pahang nil.
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    HOLLAND’S HOPES.
    875 5 A correspondent, writing from The Hague on March 28, said Our cousins of the Netherlands are at present in a state of suppressed excitement. Their attitude towards their cherished Wilhelmintje has resumed that expectant, buoyant spirit which preceded each of the great events of her life. From the
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    Sedition in India.
    170 5 Calcutta, April 14. The assessors in the Alipore bomb conspiracy case gave their opinion this afternoon. They found that there was no conspiracy, that the various attempts on lives of officials were personal, and not directed against the State, that the accused had collected arms separately, not
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    THE PRICE OF TIN.
    628 5 The metal markets expert of The Ironmonger, writing on the evening of April 1, said in regard to the position of tin There has been a sharp revival in speculative activity in the tin market, and prices have moved up substantially under the joint influences of
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      181 5 A MEDIUM manufactory of Jersey Wares in Saxony, who for a number of years have been specialising in Undershirts for the East, desire to appoint a well established firm for their EXCLUSIVE SALES. Pl ease apply to Z 598, c/o Haasenstein Vogler A. G., Chemnitz (Germany). Eine mittlerp Tricotagenfabrik Sachsens,
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      596 5 M.r. and Mrs. IF. It. Armstrong. P. P. C. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. T HE VALVOLINE OIL Co. of No. 4, 1 Union Street have removed to No 1’ Peuang Road. VALVOLINE OIL Co., Penang. GERMINATED COCONUTS. FOR SALE From Old Kampong Trees. EDWARD VALPY, Klanang Estate, Jugra. Kuala Kangsar Plantations
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    21 5 OBITUARY. [Reutbr’s Service London, 22nd April. The death is announced of the Earl of Sheffield, at the age of 77 years.
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      1714 6 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL NEDERLANDSCHE-INDISCHE THE MERCANTILE BANK OF BROWN q AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA. BANKING CORPORATION. MAATSCHAPPIJ. ESCOMPTO-MAATSCHAPPIJ. INDIA. LIMITED. Monumental Sculptor M AC (Netherlands-Indian Discount Bank.) CALCUTTA Paid-up-Capitalsls,ooo,ooo Nether Unds^Tradmg^S ociety. Establibhbd at Batavia, 1857. Authorised Capital £1,500,000. Established A. D. 185-» Incorporated by
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    SHARES.
    1247 7 c .1 (j i -i- i No. of Issue t C"P"»'- S I ,Hr 6,. VHlue Divid,nd.. Name. II S S I S 3 —*S 5 I X 22 72 O’ MINING. 1003 $300,000 $300,000 30,000 $lO $lO 10°' year end. 31-3-08 eee Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. $54
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    SHIPPING ARRIVALS.
    46 7 Hitachi Maru, Jap., 4173, Wade, April 23, Singapore, gen., Boustead Co. Kistna, Brit., 524, Learmont, April 23, Singapore, gen., Huttenbach, Liebert Co. Pathan. Brit., 3176, Chaplin, April 22, Liverpool, gen., Sandilands, Buttery Co. Vorwarts, Ger., 643, Uldemyi April 22, Rangoon, gen., E. S. Co.
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    CLEARANCES.
    37 7 Calypso for Deli. Carlyle for Teluk Anson. Flying Fish for Port Weld. Leong Ho for Palau Langkawi, Perlis, and XetuL Omapere for Tongkah, Kopah, Renong, Victoria Point, Mergui, and Tavoy. Rotorua for Port Swettenham and Singapore.
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    SHIPPING EXPECTED.
    32 7 V O/ Sfea hw. Trtw*, fremi, apprujcunale n! inhere. Benlomond, London, May 1, Japan, S. B. Glenogle, Rangoon, April 23, China, E. S. Sexta, China. April 28, Rangoon, E. S.
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    PASSENGERS.
    97 7 ARRIVALS. By Kistna (April 23} from Singapore, Mr W Houston from Port Swettenham, Mrs Tan Kai Poh and infant, Mrs Mills and 2 Misses Mills, Mr and Mrs A C Corbetta, Mr and Mrs F T Kinder and children, Miss J Works, Capt Vaz, Messrs J G T Pooley
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    EXCHANGE.
    120 7 Pknang, 23rd April, 1909. By CourtA»y of the Chartered, Bank). London Demand Bank 2 3| 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 1/16 3 Credit 2/4 3/16 3 2/4 7/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174$ 3 days’ sight Private 17b Bombay Demand Bank 174 3 days’sight Private 176 Madras Demand Bank
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    PRODUCE.
    196 7 Penang, 23rd April, 1909. Gold leaf $65 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 0z).... No stock. White Pepper $16.75 sales. Trang Pepper $12.32| sales. Mace $73 buyers. Mace c'cifi’i $64 buyers. Cloves $3B sellers. Nutmegs 110 $l9 sellers. C No. 1 $6.65 sales. Sugar < No 2 No stock.
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    380 7 To-morrow. For Per. Ceylon, Australasia, x India, Aden, Mauri- I Devanha Ila m. tins, Egypt, and rid > Registration 9 a.in. Brindisi for Europe, I Parcels 4 p.m. e^c to-day. Rangoon and Calcutta Putiala 11 am. Registration 4 p.m, to-day. Colombo and Tuticorin Hitachi Maru 11 a.m. Deli
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    European Mails.
    36 7 Homs Ex- Pobitivki.v to Steamer. WARD. PECTED. I’UR >AII. P. ik O. Devanha 24/4 B. L Taroba 1/5 N.D.L. Goeben 28/4 Outward. P. <k O. Oceana BL Tara 29/4 N. D. L. P.E.Friedrich 29/4
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    292 7 Per P O ss Mooltan, from London, April 9, and ss Oceana from Colombo due Penang May 6 —To Penang Mr and Mrs Peck, The Rev and Mrs F B Meyer, Messrs F P Holbrook and J Rankine. To Singapore The Rev W H Williams and
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    LOG BOOK.
    931 7 fund of 2 millions.— Continental Comepondence. The gross profit of the Neptune Shipyard and Engineering Co npany at Rostock, according to the annual report, amounts to m. 1,1 28,652 (1907 in. 1,299,243), and the net profit to in. 193,175 (m. 300,908 The dividend amounts to 4 per cent.,
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      277 7 The old Way vears ago old-fashioned Cod Liver Oi i A M to be forced down a patient’s throat. Ip--':. 3 w eouldn’t take it, and children wouldn t. Bq* I doctors prescribed it and yet when enough, ecu.? be taken into the system it was beneficial, for it I
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      35 7 .sun life of conodo. (Kstablished 1865). Assets exceed £6,000,000.0.0 Surplus over all liabilities according to Government Standard 846,265.0.0 Incomb, 1908, £1,428,000.0.0 W. A. WHITK, KFNNKDY 4k Co.. M ™«r. South-Easter» 1 penan< Asia. Siocapore. J
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      49 7 He never knew pleasure who never knew pain has been construed by many people to mean that persons who have never had headache have never known the pleasure of getting rid of it by the timely use of Stearns’ Headache Cure which quickly gives relief. Insist on M Stearns’.”
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      2090 8 P, &0. Steam Navigation Company. Intended Sailing». Shipping. ltd Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. outward. STEAM NAVIGATIUH CO., LIU. I Apr. 22 Delta connecting with Victoria Imperial German Mail Line. J M 7 20 Delhi** “a F°« Junf i?lX h Ki?«a Ik OCCQBSteanSbiBfA iu 17A8 “> e Singapore. Thur? 22nd Apl. at
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