Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 10 August 1911

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 179 VOL. LXIX. THURSDAY, 10th AUGUST, 1911. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      1313 1 For $3O ou can have the Pinang 1 Gazette posted every day J 5 for a whole year to your address. (LOCAL SUBCRIPTION, 527.) Proportionate Quarterly and Half-yearly rates. Subscriptions are payable in advance and remittances should g be addressed to The Managing Director: PINANG GAZETTE PRESS. Ltd.. Penang. THF
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      79 1 ■■■■■■■□□□□□□□□□□□□■■■■■a■ XT THEN YOU ARE AWAY on leave A VV you want to keep in touch c with Malayan affairs, Social, Com- D mercia), Mining, Planting, &c. D D This you can do in no better way than by subscribing to the Weekly Edition of the “Pinang Gazette.” c published
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    Malnutrition in Children.
    850 2 A GRAVE CONDITION READILY REMEDIED. That great physician, Sir William Broadbent, once declared that for one child that dies, the constitutions of half-a-dozen are ruined by the same conditions which caused the death of the infant.” These words cannot fail to impress ever father and mother, especially
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    ST. XAVIER'S INSTITUTION.
    1567 2 ENTERTAINMENT BY THE PUPILS. Never before in the history of St. Xavier’s Institution or, in fact, of any other educational establishment in Penang, has there been so large an assemb’y of the general public at a school entertainment as was present last evening in the new recreation
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    PENANG GOLF CLUB.
    192 2 Ladies’ Phesgrave Cup. The following is the result of the above competition for Ausgust Mrs. Evens 1 down) Mrs. Kirk 1 J e Mrs. Peterkin 2 Mrs. Dunn 3 Miss Mahler 4 Mrs. J. A- Brown 7 M rs. Evans 10 Mrs. Liston 1 1 Mrs. Macbeth
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    Lawn Tennis.
    79 2 P.C.C. Tournament Results. The following ties were played yesterday Mixed Doubles Handicap. Mrs Watson De Paula walk-over from Mrs Cunningham Hodge. Mrs Jalass Bochow v. Mr Mrs F Daniel. (postponed) Ladies' Doubles Handicap. Mrs Edwards Miss Hogan walk over from Miss Evans Miss B Evans. Singles Handicap. Class
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    Tin Returns.
    81 2 Result of operations at ‘Tronoh Mines during the month of July, 1911 Output. Tributer’s Ore Piculs 205.48 Mine Ore 10,798.25 Total Output 11,003.73 Value. Tributer’s Ore 9,0 4.36 Mine Ore 628,368.25 Total Value 637,442 61 Estimated Profit. Tributer’s Ore 1,465.31 Mine Ore 435,977.30 Total Profit 437,442.61 The export
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    To-Day’s Tin Quotations.
    71 2 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang is $94.50 per picul, business done. Tin in London is quoted at £193 10s. spot and £lBB 10s. three months. The following were the dealings in tin to-day :—Singapore Straits Trading Co., Ltd., 250 tom, $95.00; Penang Straits Trading Co.,
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    Rubber Crops.
    22 2 The following returns for July are to hand Haytor lb. 1,562 Lanaibon 29,046 Sungei Buloh 12,089 Singapore and Johore 21,634
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    THE WEEK’S ENGAGEMENTS.
    139 2 Thursday, August 10. St. Lawrence. Municipal Meeting, 3.30 p.m. Ladies' Rifle Shooting. League Football P.C.’’. v. Cresent, Esplanade. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road. George Town Cinematograph. Japanese Bioscope, Penang Road. Friday. August 11. Ministering Children’s League Meeting, Govt. Girls’ School, 4.45 p.m. P.O C. Tennis Ties. Band, Esplanade,
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    Other Coming Events.
    39 2 August 17.—Taiping Races. August 18.—Concert, Parish Hall, 9 p.m. August 19.—Taiping Races. August 22 and 23.—G01f Club: Ladies’ Monthly Medal. August 26 and 27. —Golf Club: Men's Monthly Medal. September s.—Penang Assizes. November 7. Penang Assizes.
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    Football League Fixtures.
    52 2 The following League matches have been arranged for August:— Thurs. 10 Crescent v. P.C.C. Esplan. Wed. 16 M.R.C. v C.R.C. C.R.C. Thurs. 17 Govt. W’rves v. F. SI. F. School. Wed. 23 Crescent v. M.R.C. C.R.C. Thurs. 24 P.C.C. v. Police Esplan. Wed. 30 C.R.C. v. F
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      82 2 BROWN Co., Monumental Sculptors, CALCUTTA. Monuments and Tombstones of every description supplied. Inscriptions done in all languages, under skilled European supervision. The best Italian and Carara marble used. william Edward 6 sons, ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND. Granite Merchants and Manufacturers of Tombstones in various kinds of Aberdeen granite. (Samples of granite to
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      1007 2 BOVRIL Penail S Sales Room,. j/ Tickles The undersigned is instructed to ,n feW' PUBLIC AUCTION, Rgfefß Well-kept Bousebold Furniture. Hr-;: oorses Traps, Ge nt’s Cycle, Str A EOX'x COMPRISING: Single and Double Iron BetLu I Hongkong Grass Armchairs, M ai .b| e t 3 I I Wash-stands, Occasional Tables,
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    F.M.S. Government Gazette.
    486 3 APPOIN I M ENTS. The .Secretary of State for the Colonies has approved th* appointment of Mr R J Bartlett, Assistant Principal, Raffles Institution, Singapoie, to b* Head Master, Anderson School, Ipoh, with < fleet from January 1, 1911. The appointment of Mr James Alexander Simpson to
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    BANGKOK TO PENANG.
    416 3 PROGRESS OF RAILWAY. Tho Bangkok Tinies reports that work on the southern Siamese railway at different points has recently been inspected by (he controlling engineer. Railhead from Patchaburi is now some 75 kilometres south of the town; on the Trang section 50 kilo metres have been laid
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      484 3 r Fo D i 1 grjf s f° r Infants and Invalids I and for those whose digestive g powers have become weakened by p «N illness er advancing age 5 I M t‘ l|e digestive functions, howevei weak, can do I any work at all they should be given
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      697 3 I WHITE A WAY’S i Clearance V M M IS NOW Q H W H IS NOW j S 0N OAlllll 0N M M i The only sale of the Year, i M M m Doors Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. M M M ■■■■■■■OonnnuaDaDaDDDOOiiiiiaa Runnymedc Hotel SEA VIEW
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    BIRTH.
    19 4 Phillimore.—On July 7, the wife of H. B. Phillimore (late of the F.M.S. Civil Service), of a son.
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    Thursday, August 10, 1911.
    601 4 Instead of coining to an end, as seemed likely a few days ago, the labour war at home between transport workers and their employee appears to be raging with renewed virulence. The great ports of London and Liverpool are centres of disturbance, trade generally is seriously
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    MOTOR-CYCLE ACCIDENT.
    213 4 COLLIDES WITH TWO RIKISHAS. About half past eight o’clock last night a serious accident o«curred in Farquhar Street, opposite St. George’s Girls’ Home. It appears that Mr. W. M. Smith, of the Chartered Bank, was coming from town in the direction of the Eastern and Oriental Hotel on
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    A Dangerous Drain.
    673 4 Accident in Bbach Street. Dr. P. St. L Liston’s horse and trap met with an accident in Beach Street about 12-30 p.m. to-day. It appears that they were standing opposite the Government Buildings near the big drain, the syce being at the horde’s head. A bullock cart,
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    LEAGUE FOOTBALL.
    900 4 POLICE DEFEAT GOVT. WHARVES. Under League auspices, the Police Athletic Club defeated the Government Wharves United F. C on Victoria Green, yesterday afternoon, by 2 goals to 1, in presence of a large number of spectators. The respective teams were constituted as follows Police. Goal, Rogers backs, McNamara
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    785 4 We regret to hear that Mr. J q assistant surgeon and superintendent Hospital, Pulau Jerejak, is now General Hospital, Penang. ln News has been received hv the the birth to Mr. and Mrs y atl der W" on July 11, of a daughter, who has 7 christened
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    THE SHARE MARKET.
    229 5 MOVEMENTS STILL ERRATIC. RUBBERS RATHER WEAKER. The following are the changes (buyers and sellers only) in our share list on pag»» 7 of this issue 1910. 9/8/11. 10/8/11. 30 30 32 30 X f Sharks. .2 .2 O 5 Q QJ X J 55 «2 M W
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    LONDON RUBBER MARKET.
    38 5 PRICE OF FINE HARD PARA. London, August 9*. The following are to-day’s quotations for rubber:— Plantation Para No. 1 sheet 5/5 Para to arrive 4/8 The market closed firm. *By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead C°.]
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    PRODUCE PRICES.
    30 5 From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, August 9. To day’s (Wednesday’s) quotations for produce are Copra, Bali $10.40 Copra, Pontianak 10 00 Copra, best 10.40 Coconuts per 1,000 40.00
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    ENGLISH CRICKET.
    89 5 baston.—Reuter, recd. Aug. 10, 12-50 a. in. COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS [By Submarine Telegraph—Copyright.] London, August 9. Surrey heat Notts County by 316 runs at the Kennington Oval. Northants beat Leicestershire by seven wickets at Northampton. Middlesex beat Sussex at Brighton by three wickets. E«sex beat Derbyshire by seven
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    BRITAIN’S FOREIGN TRADE.
    53 5 Reuter, recd. 6 p.m. INCREASE IN JULY IMPORTS. [By Submarine Telegraph—Copyright.] London, August 9. The Board of Trade returns for last month show an increase in imports of £1,690,048, mostly for food, tobacco, and raw material. There is a decrease in exports of £3,780,541,in iron, steel, cotton
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    NEXT OPIUM CONFERENCE.
    46 5 —Reuter, recd. 6 p.m. POWERS ACCEPT PROPOSALS. [By Submarine Telegraph—Copyright.] Washington, August 9. All the interested Powers have accepted the proposals for the opium conference and invitations will shortly be issued. The conference is to be held at The Hague on October 15,-
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    BOXING IN AUSTRALIA.
    39 5 in the fifth round.—Reuter, recd. Aug. 10, 12-50 a.m. HEAVY-WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP. [By Submarine Telegraph—Copyright.] Brisbane, August 9. In the heavy-weight boxing championship of Australia, Lang defeated Squires in the fifth round.—Reuter, recd. Aug. 10, 12-50 a.m.
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    THE CRUISER “NIOBE.”
    42 5 30, has been towed to Halifax.—Reuter, recd. 6 p.m. [By Submarine Telegraph—Copyright.] Halifax, August 9. The Canadian cruiser Niobe. which went a«hoie on the coast of Nova Scotia on July 30, has been towed to Halifax.—Reuter, recd. 6 p.m.
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    AYER PANAS ESTATE.
    275 5 DIRECTORS IN COURT. SEQUEL TO SECRETARY’S DEFALCATIONS[From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, August 10. In the District Court, yesterday, before Mr. W. W. Firmstone, Messrs. Sime, Moorhouse, Ee Kong Guan, and Lee Choon Guan, directors of Ayer Panas Estates, Ltd. were summoned for accepting a gratification from A.
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    MOTOR ACCIDENT IN PRUSSIA.
    81 5 PRINCE HENRY’S ESCAPE. [By Submarine Telegraph—Copyright.] Berlin, August 9. Prince Henry of Prussia, while motoring, collided with a tree at Cloppenburg. The chauffeur fractured his skull and a friend was injured. Prince Henry was not hurt. —Reuter, recd. 10, 1-55 am. Another Account. [Drr Ostasiatischk Lloyd’s
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    U.S. EXPANSION.
    68 5 NEW STATUS INCORPORATED. [By Submarine Telegraph—Copyright.] Washington, August 9. The U. S. Senate has admitted New Mexico and Arizona into the United States.—Reuter, recd. 1-15 p.m, [These territories have each hitherto been allowed to send to the Federal Congress a delegate who could speak, but not vote, in
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    SECRETARY TO THE POST OFFICE.
    55 5 the [idand Revenue Department.—Reuter, recd. 1-30 p.m. SIR A. F. KING PROMOTED. [By Submarine Telegraph—Copyright.] London, August 9. Sir Alexander F. King. KGB, Second Secretary to the General Post Office, has been appointed Secretary in succession to Sir Matthew Nathan, now Chairman of the [idand
    the [idand Revenue Department.—Reuter, recd. 1-30 p.m.  -  55 words
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    PENNY POSTAGE WITH AUSTRALIA.
    38 5 postage. —Reuter, recd. August 10, 1-55 a.m. AMERICA DECLINES PROPOSAL. [By Submarine Telegraph—Copyright.] Washington, August 9. The United States has declined the Australian proposal for reciprocal penny postage. —Reuter, recd. August 10, 1-55 a.m.
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    THE VETO BILL.
    889 5 division to-night or to morrow.—Reuter, recd. Aug. 10, 8 9 a.m. of the House of Lords. —Reuter, recd August 10, 6-4 a.m. PREROGATIVE OF THE CROWN. KING’S RELUCTANCE EMPHASISED [By Submarine Telegraph—Copyright.] London, August 8. The Times states that it has high authority for saying that the
    division to-night or to morrow.—Reuter, recd. Aug. 10, 8 9 a.m.; of the House of Lords.—Reuter, recd August 10, 6-4 a.m.  -  889 words
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    LABOUR WAR.
    190 5 .—Reuter, recd. 1-28 a.m. LIVERPOOL RAILWAYMEN STRIKE PROTEST AGAINST CONCILIATION BOARDS. [By Submarine Telegraph—Copyright,] Liverpool, August 9, Four thousand railway workers are idle here. The strikers have issued a manifesto appealing to all railwaymen to strike in sympathy. They declare that the strike is a protest against the
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    CARLTON HOTEL ABLAZK.
    127 5 Reuter, recd. 11 a.m. FIREMEN’S STRENUOUS FIGHT. [By Submarine Telegraph—Copyright.] London, August 9. Great excitement prevailed owing to a fire iu the upper storeys of the Carlton Hotel. The servants escaped by ladders, passers-by assisting the firemen The flames burst out from the roof and a strenuous
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    SPANISH NAVAL MUTINY.
    58 5 Reuter, recd. 10-15 a.m. EXECUTION OF RINGLEADERS. [By Submarine Telegraph—Copyright.] London, August 10. The outbreak, on board the new Spanish cruiser Numancia, off the Moorish coast, which was at first minimised, now proves to have been a serious political mutiny on rhe part of eighty sailors who
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    A CHINESE STATESMAN.
    37 5 Reuter, recd. 10.15 am. RECEIVED BY THE KING. [By Submarine Telegraph—Copyright.] London, August 10. H. M. King George has received in audience H. E. Liang Tun Yen, the VicePresident of the Chinese Foreign Office.—
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    The Mails.
    57 5 Homeward. Steamer. Arrives. Mails Sails. Close P. &O. Delhi Sat. 12/8 1 p.m. 3 p.m. N.D.L. Luetzow Wed. 16/8 8.1. Sat. 19/8 10 a.m. noon Outward. N.D.L. Buelow Thurs. 17/8 8.1 Thurs. 17/8 3 p.m. 4p m. P. &o. Wed. 23/8 Weather permitting, there will be moonlight band
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      592 5 WANTED IMMEDIATELY. THE VOUNG EUROPEAN ASSISTANT CollCCtlVC JudglßCflt by Import Firm. Copies of testimonials requited. Apply to of the best whisky buyers is F. R. T.,” the best gauge of whisky 783 c Pinang Gazette. values e That Public which is in a hi mm a Races. position to choose
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    31 5 OBITUARY. MR. JOHN WARNE GATES. [By Submarine Telegraph—Copyright.] Paris, August 9. The death is announced of the American millionaire, Mr. John Warne Gates, in Paris. —Reuter, reed. August 10, 1-55 a.m.
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    SHIPPING.
    452 7 ARRIVALS. Arcadia, Brit., 6603, Barcham, Aug. 9, Bombay, gen.. Adamson, Gilfillan Co. Bweena, Brit., 941, Shephard, Aug. 9, Sourabaya, sugar, Ban Han Lee. Calypso, Brit., 339, Bannantyne, Aug. 10, S’pore, gen., William Mansfield Co. Kitano Marti, Jap., 5278, I'ope, Aug. 9, Yokohama, Boustead Co. Laertes, Brit-, 2904, Taylor, Aug.
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    SHARES.
    1569 7 I cp,..!. I I il Q I 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 MINING. 1903 ¥300,000 #300,000 30.000 810 810 25 10 30 30 Belat Tin Mining Co. 4* 1906 300,000 225,000 22,500 10 W I Bruang, 54 1901 600,000 600,000 60,000 10 10 20 10 a 74 Bruseh Hyd.
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    MAILS.
    153 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morbow. For. Per. Close. Alor Star (Kedah) Kedah 8 a m. Colombo and Tuticorin Kitano Marti 10 a.m. Trang TongChayUn Ip.m. Batu Bahra Lian Choo 1 p.m. Deli, Asahan Paneh Van der Parra 1 p.m. Te'uk Anson Hebe 3 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore
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  • Page 7 Miscellaneous
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      271 7 Grand Change of Programme at thb George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road Theatrical Hall. For those who are interested in CORONATION SPECIALITIES. Coronation of June 22nd, with Notable Events. Royal Progress of June 23rd. Great Coronation Naval Review at Spithead. (ALL BY GAUMONT.) Besides the above, there are many long
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