Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 10 March 1920

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1333. No. 57. VOL. LXXVIII. WEDNESDAY, 10th MARCH, 1920. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      601 1 f the N-KKO I STUDIO Is now in possession ol Kodak Films and same i can be obtained at their premises at No 7, Northam Road, Penang. MINIMAX I particular 4ft I 3ire Extinguishers. I PEOPLE I PREFER 1101l I SIMPLICITY.—No experience is necessary to use the appliance. > fflll
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      25 1 THE BEST GAR IN TOWN J* J J |j I felSKj t g id 1 sole Agents S.S. a F.M.S- |i LOng Sam Leong Co.
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
    4469 2 -'‘S.F.P.” THE DEFENCE FORCE BILL. At the meeting of the Legislative Council on Monday, there were present His Excellency the Governor and Commander-in-Chief (Sir Laurence Guillemard, k.c b.), His Excellency the General Officer Com. manding the Troops (Major-General D H Ridout, k be, c 8., cm a.), The
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      173 2 WHEN CUTTING HIS TEETH This Baby Suffered Greatly. Baby’s Own Tablets Were All That He Needed. Mrs. W. Pelham, of McCreary, Manitoba, writes :—“I consider Baby’s Own Tablets a splendid medicine for children. My baby was very ill when cutting his teeth and greatly troubled with tooth-rash, inflamed mouth and
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      365 2 Immediately wanted it Clerk able to take charge o fR a* Estate accounts Apply Si™ n > Co.. Ltd. Malacca P ar M Immediately wanted hand Typist also good Typin pp me D,rb? 4c> Krani wanted for Estate near R MI Kangsar. Must have fair knowledge a book-keeping. Chinese preferred
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    THE RAFFLES HOTEL CASE.
    480 3 S. T.” DECISION IN INTERESTING ACTION. Giving judgment on Saturday in the Civil District Court, Singapore, in the case in which Meesrs Sarkies Brothers claimed $240 from Captain Thompson Robinson as the* balance due for board and lodging at Raffl s Hotel, t e District Judge,
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    "Friendship.”
    224 3 What subtle alchemist, using the long hours to prove his fellows liars, can prove fcr me the riddle of good Friendship’s complex mind Whab holy priest, counting his beads and thereby deeming himself wiser than bis neighbour, can teach to me the secret of pure Affection’s soul To you,
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    Bomb Outrage in Singapore
    162 3 S.T.” A novel species of crime has to be reported as occurring at Singapore. At 8 p.m on Saturday, a bomb was thrown into 219, South Bridge Road, occupied by Chop Hoh Wan. At the time there were four assistants and one Chinese youth in the
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    Chinese Airplanes.
    75 3 Foochow, February 18 —Three airplane! built under the supervision of foreigneducated Chinese engineers have just been completed by the Foochow Dockyard and have given highly satisfactory re-ults. A larger one, designed to accommodate from 16 to 25 passengers, is being planned. The mechines were constructed by order of
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      1567 3 POSITION 5 vacant notices. the taiping tin dredging ST GEORGE’S BALL. COMPANV LIMITED. -i kc Apply B x 8 (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements,) Subscribers to the above are invited to O sZ attend a meeting to be held in the Pwnn-n xr i_ ffiS-o-c Cricket Clnh nn Thnrori M
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      697 3 Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States VICTORY_BONDS. Bearing interest from the date of purchase at 5 per cent, per annum, payable on the ist September, and the ist March. REPAYABLE AT PAR ON THE IST SEPTEMBER. 1934 PRICE OF ISSUE-100 PER CENT, All proceeds of this issue will be lent
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    THE COMPULSORY PRINCIPLE.
    1016 4 We mint admit to a considerable feeling of satisfaction at the passing of the Defence Force Bill through the second reading and Committee stages without sacrifice of the essential principle of Compulsion. We observe from the report of the Legislative Council proceedings, which we have extracted from
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    TIN OUTPUTS.
    18 4 The total output of the Tronoh Mines, Ltd. from all sources for February was piculs 1,335.
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    RUBBER CROP.
    311 4 —"S. F, P.’i The following is an additional rubber output for February Bukit Jelutong lbs. 5,100 Mr. Blake, Commodore of the Singapore Yacht Club, has received a letter from a friend at home, in the person of Mr. Wm. P. Burton of Ipswich, who states that he will
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    HERE AND THERE.
    884 4 It may be recalled that Reuter reported last month that the N.rth Slesvig North Slesvig Plebiscite Plebiscite. resulted in 75,151 votesjn favour of union with Denmark, against 75,231 for Germany. According to the Reuter telegram, there was a majority of 80 votes in favour of Germany. A
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    794 4 OHDINARY Th» ordinary meeti OommuMoner, hold at M«»i cips yesterday afternoon, Th ßro To *“a»r Messrs G A Hereford Gu.n Seo t and P KhU P Sld «),Y«k present were Mr W S n Ue Engineer) Mr J D Fetter (W (Aeti n? Dr J S Ruse (Health
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      225 4 [THE “GREYS” SILK CUT VIRGINIA CIGARETTES. I A Shipment Just Arrived I In Tins of 50’s. I The Cigarette with the I “ROYAL SCOTS GREYS” I CREST ON. I IMPORTERS: I I BEHR Co., Penang. I MALTHOID? MALTHOID. Is a Roofing for all kinds of Permanent and Temporary Buildings, RailwayCarriages,
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      43 4 THE CRAG HOTEL, PENANG HILLS. The Sanatorium of the Straits Settlements. Completely Renovated. Bungalows for families, also single and double rooms. Laundry on the Premises. Captain S. R. Perkins. P. P. G. Dr. <fc Mrs. IF. A. Taylor. Miss Sleeman. P. P. 0.
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    U.S. AND THE TREATY.
    159 5 gE sHA NTVNO reservation. [Ritma’s Tmlegrams.] Washington, March 4, s.„»'e made the first change in the lL blie.» reservation, by voting to Bep v D t from the Shantung reservation S 'lre«« toJ pin ,niChin tnr Lod«e told the Senate that the Action w«> t >»”S
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    Constantinople.
    39 5 LEAGUE UNION’S RESOLUTION. London, March 6. A meeting of the Council of the League fNations Union passed a resolution in favour of the Government of Constantinople md the Straits coming under the control of the League of Nations.
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    Prohibition.
    103 5 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES’ VOTE. Washington, March 5. The House of Representatives, by an overwhe'ming majority, voted down a proposal by members for New Jersey, to repeal prohibition. New Jersey State has filed in the Supreme Court a suit to have Federal prohibition declared void. It argues that 21 States
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    The Mexican Murder.
    81 5 London, March 4. It appears that the Mexican bandits who filled Mr. Augustus Morrill, ex-United States Consul at Manzanillo, merely itteided to capture him for ransom. The baudit chief, named Carona, ordered hanging, one bandit near the scene doing the shooting. The corpse bore the placard, 'He
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    The 1915 Loan in America.
    70 5 London, March 6. *!e lean to which Mr. Austen Chamberbin referred last evening was floated as of a visit to America by an Anglo-French Mission in 1915, following on eavy fall j n American exchange, Britain w France each assuming liability for <250,000,000 [Mr, Chamber]
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    A German Loan.
    30 5 Paris, March 5. 1 Temps understands that the F«me Council is considering authorising fftany to contract a loan with neutrals, in D obtain food and raw materials.
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    Fuel Oil Tenders.
    40 5 RESPONSE IN AMERICA. Washington, March 5. lor ipp n Board has received tenders barrels of fuel oil from the t» een L 0 ie quirid. The prices are beu 'b and 90 per cent above last year’s.
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    New York Railways.
    35 5 New York, March 3. e '«e&n^ V aw o ffi°ial has threatened to »»v q °P erate the Inter-Borough Railthji Pany 8 ne9 w ‘thin 90 days unless a ervics is improved.
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    PORTUGAL.
    111 5 LABOUR TROUBLES. [RbUTUB’s TbuGBAMS.] London, March 5. Grave unconfirmed reports are circulating with regard to Portugal, where labour troubles are acute, a railway, postal and telegraphic strike operating. All communication has completely Revolution Report Denied. London, March 5. The Portugese Legations in Paris and Madrid deny the rumours of
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    Prince of Wales.
    101 5 AUSTRALIAN TOUR DELAYED. London, March 4. An official report says the departure of H M S Renown is unavoidably postponed, owing to an outbreak of influenza on the Renown, which is strictly quarantined. It is hoped no fresh cases will occur. The Prince of Walts intends to
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    Boxing Championship of Britain.
    37 5 JOE BECKETT RETAINS TITLE. London, March 5. At the Albert Hall, in a twenty rounds' contest for the Heavyweight Championship of Britain, Joe Beckett (tbe bolder beat Dick Smith in the fifth round.
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    The “ St Paul.”
    28 5 The St Paul.” ARRIVAL AT HALIFAX. Halifax, March 5. The steamer St. Paul (which developed engine trouble en route from New York to Southampton) has arrived at Halifax,
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    Y. M. C. A.
    48 5 A CHINESE TRIBUTE. London, March 4. The Chinese Minister, speaking at the opening of the Y.M.C.A. War Exhibition, paid a tribute to the Association’s work among the Chinese labourers in France. He said the Association had a great mission to perform in China itself.
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    THE BANDMAN COMPANY.
    383 5 S T.” PIERROT PIE No. 2. Mr Maurice E Bandman’s Pierrot Pie, Company had another splendid reception at the Town Hall last night, when Pie No. 2 was served to a large audience. The latest pie,” like the firs% wis guaranteed not to give patrons indigestion, and
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    DISTINGUISHED SOLDIER.
    667 5 S.F P.” SWORN IN TO THE BAR. Before the Chief Justice, Sir John Bucknill, KO, who was accompanied on tbe Bench by Mr. Justice Sproule, and in the presence of a large number of the members of the Bar, Lieut-Colonel William Vernon Logan Van Someren, the youngest son
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    Selangor Races.
    136 5 The “Bush Maidbn” Objection. It will be remembered that in one of the races at the last meeting of the Selangor Turf Club an objection was lodged. The Malay Mail is now informed that the Committee of the Straits Racing Association have upheld the decision of the Races
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    THE HIGH COMMISSIONER.
    76 5 The following is the preliminary programme of his Excellency the High Commissioner’s visit to the Federated Malay States 2 Saturday, March 20th. The High Commissioner arrives at Kuala Lumpur. .Wednesday, March 24th. H. E. proceeds to Kuala Kangsar. Wednesday, March 31st. H. E. return to Kuala Lumpur.
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    SUNDAY TRAIN SERVICE.
    695 5 PENANG CHAMBER’S PROTEST. Messrs. Evatt Co., Secretaries of tbe Penang Chamber of Commerce send us copies of correspondence which has passed between the Committee of the Chamber and tbe Resident Councillor regarding the Sunday train service between Prai and Kuala Lumpur. Resident Councillor’s Office, Penang, 22nd September,
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    INDIAN DAIRYING.
    161 5 According to a bulletin issued by the Department of Agriculture of the Bombay Presidency, one pound of cream (approximately) is obtained from 6 to 81b of buffalo’s milk, and from 10 to 121 b of cow’s milk, and one pound of butter is obtained from 12 to 141
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    SOCIAL & PERSONAL.
    1246 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL. The Hon Mr Gland Severn, GM G, leaves Hongkong for Home this week. Mr H Lazarus has gone to Ipoh and other centres in the south, and returns about the end of the month. On February 27 a sad drowning accident took place on the Marina, Madras, when
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    KEDAH ROAD ATTEMPTED ROBBERY.
    418 5 ACCUSED SENT FOR TRIAL. The preliminary enquiry into the charge against two Chinese of attempted robbery of a jeweller at Kedah Road on tbe 15tb February was continued yesterday afternoon when several witnesses for the Crown were examined. A witness named Kong Chuan, in the coarse
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    16 5 Obituary. book dealer. New York, March 5, k SmithW'"* ias occurred of Mr George millionaire bookdealer.
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    HONGKONG BANK.
    1216 6 SILVER SITUATION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGES. The ordinary yearly meeting of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation was held at Hongkong on February 28. Mr J A Plummer, Chairman, presided, and, in the course of bis address said Amongst the many perplexing problems arising from the chaos into which
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      37 6 EVENING GOWNS, AFTERNOON DRESSES AND MillinerY AT PRITCHARDS We have received an assortment of the very latest creations in Evening Dresses, Afternoon Gowns and Millinery. We shall be delighted to show you these in Our Drapery Department.
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      348 6 (RESCH'S! LAGER BEER. I I BREWED AND BOTTLED IN SYDNEY. 1 I BY MESSRS. RESCH'S LIMITED. I 6 J I q OBTAINABLE FROM ALL FIRST CLASS DEALERS AND AT THE B4.RS OF THE E. 4, 0. HOTEL OR WHOLESALE ONLY 3 i FROM: IHUTTENBACH BROTHERS CO. g A”' J. G.
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    KOLTCHAK’S COLLAPSE.
    646 7 General Demoralisation. The Times" correspondent in Siberia in a telegram from Kharbin date! the 20ch January gives a view of the hopeless state of affairs at that date. He says:— It is necessary for an understanding of the present situation in Siberia to realise the completeness of the
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    EXCHANGE.
    113 7 Penang, March 10, 1920. {By Courtesy ot the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/3 27/32 4 months'sight Bank ...2/4 14 3 Credit ...2/4 11/16 3 Documentary ...2/4 3/4 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 87 3 days’ sight Private 95 Bombay Demand Bank 87 Madras Demand Bank 87 3 days' sight
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    RICE RATIONING.
    76 7 The rice rationing scheme here, says the "Malay Mail,” appears to be working satisfactorily. Those who have been overlooked and have not been issued with licences are still making applications, but everything seems to be running smoothly. A few protest that the nation is not sufficient, the Chairman
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    SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    136 7 Yesterday’s Late Arrivals. HS M Bali, Siamese gunboat, 462, CommanderGamron.Poket, Siamese Consul. To-day’s Arrivals. Trang, Pithie, 73, Deli, Eastern Shipping Co, general. K.rian, Barnes, 453, Singapore, Adamson GilfiHan Co, general. Thongwa, Deni<, 3,428, Madras, Islay Kerr, Co, general. Expected Arrivals. Muttra, Singapore, 10th Caddopeak, Singapore, lObb. Madras, Calcutta,
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    THE MAILS.
    18 7 The homeward mail "B" by the Tara, closes at 10 a. m. on Monday 15th inst.
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    68 7 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s share list Yesterday. To-day 5° SHARES. X «2 CQ Z 2 Rubber (Dollar) 5 c. c. c. c. Allenby R 900 1.00 Glorify R 1.10 1.15 Nyalas 14.50 15.00 Semanggol Or 3.20 340 3.50 3.75 Mining. Hitam
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    COMING EVENTS.
    96 7 March 10, 11 and 12.—Bandman’s Pierrot Pie Company. Mar 11,—St George’s, Meeting, P.C C., 6 p.m. Mar 11.—Lodge Scotia, Meeting, 9 p.m. Mar 11,—New Club, Taiping, Monthly Dance, 9 30 p m. Mar 12.—M CL, Meeting, Free School, 4,45 p.m. Mar 14—P.V.RC Shoot, 200,500 and 600 yd?, 7
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    Band Programme.
    49 7 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade, from 6 p.m. to-day 1. Selection A Life on the Ocean Wave ...Binding 2. Cake Walk. The Palm ...Stella 3 Waltz Santa Fe ...Gomes 4. Japanese Patrol ...Verre 5. March Les Soldats Qui Passent ...Costa
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    56 7 Per NY K s s Tamba Maru, from London, Feb 14—To Singapore: Mrs A P Robinson, Mrs W Wright, Master P A C Wright, Mr A Mackay, Mr W H Pearse, The following undelivered telegrams are lying at the Eastern Extension Telegraph Co: Kwehong, Periatambi Vidyar
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      137 7 jjWARTELUS j fTo say that a Brandy is betterj than MARTELL’S is an empty I boast; to beat it FOR QUALITY a I I frank impossibility. I o H 111 I >*''■ SOLE ACtENTS Adamson,fGilfillan Co., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) Just Arrived Ample Supplies of CAPSTAN ME DJ U M
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      59 7 TOUR IN F. M. S. MR. H. LAZARUS, Consulting Optician, will visit the undermentioned towns where he may be consulted for SPECTACLES, AT STATION HOTEL, IPOH, MARCH 12TH TO 16TH. AT STATION HOTEL, KUALA LUMPUR 17TH TO 20THALSO WILL VISIT SEREMBAN ANO MALACCA. N. B. —My Consultation Rooms will be
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      147 7 ORIGINAL ARTISTS OF THE FOLLOWING LONDON MUSICAL COMEDIES, CAN BE OBTAINED ON 1 COLUMBIA RECORDS. HR a Bran Pie, ii Baby Bunting, f Back Again, Hra» Tails Bp] Monsieur f Bcacarie, W'h./s Hocner. O; 1 1 cci'- A k lytavrwjj Etc.., Etc. THE ROBINSON PIANO COY., LTD., INCORPORATED IN HONGKONG.
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      203 7 nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnn HMPERIAId Q Picture Palace EMPIRE THEATRE Penang Read. rt M From Monday, Bth, to Wednesday, 10th, March, 1920. Q a In the First Show at 7-45 p.m. q g SOULS ADRIFT 2 A 5 act world love drama featuring the beautiful actress, Q Ethel Clayton. UI n n In
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      232 8 BRITISH “D D» EXPANDED M£TA' DD DIAMOND MESH (XX XaaAw /YYY YYY) SOLE AGENTS: Wm. JACKS A Co., Singapore. SUB-AGENTS: R. T. REID Co., Penang. If Craig Rose LtdJ S LONDON, EDINBURGH GLASGOW, g Contractors to H. M. Government, British B Admiralty and War Office. g Protect your Iron Roofing
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