Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 16 January 1904

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    23 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAIIuY. NEW SERIES. ESTABLISHED 1833. VOL. LXII. 20 Cents. SATURDAY, 16th JANUARY, 1904. 20 Cents. No 12.
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      2002 1 fo r prices apply to MARTYN Co. Xortteutsdiw IJttwxu Nippon Yusen Kaisha. Peninsular Oriental Steam IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL. Negapatam Lines of Steamers. japan ma. L c. Navigation Company. The fast and well-known Mail Steamers of this line will Jt r; Expected arrivals H leave Penang on or about the undermentioned
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      8 1 WHISKY D. C. L NeW BRTVNr». MARTYN Co.
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    EXCHANGE.
    120 2 Pknang, 16th January, 1904. BANK RATES AT NOON. London Demand Bank l/10f Do. 4 months' sight Bank 1/10 Do. 8 Credits l/10f Do. 8 Documentary l/lOy» Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 188 Do. 8 days' sight Private 140 Bombay, Demand Bank 188 Do. 8 days' sight Private 140 Madras, Demand
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    LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
    158 2 Penang, 16th January, 1904. nt < o f West Coast Black Pepper g lbg 6oz s 2 9._sales White Pepper $5O\ Trang Pepper sB3|. nom. Cloves (picked) 40|.— Mace No. 1 140. Mace Pickings 120. Nutmegs 110« 69.—sellers (No. 1 7|.— Bq ar < 2 6.20. Basket
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    MARKET PRICES.
    193 2 Penang, 16th January, 1904. Description cto Bhkf— Soup per catty 16 Roast 28 Steaks 28 Stew or Curry Meat 18 Rump Steak 28 Ox Tail each 80 Tongue 75 Feet 20 Heart 85 Liver per catty 30 Pork— Pork 36 Pig’s Head per catty 24 Feet each 26
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    Shipping.
    185 2 ARRIVALS. Glenfalloch, Brit., str., 2179, Bainbridge, 16-1-04, from Amoy, general, Beng Bros. Bantam, Dut., str., 2114 Schmitz, 15-1-04, from Olehleh, general, H.L. Co. Omapere, Brit., str., 340, Boyle, 15-1-04, from Singapore, general Koe Guan. Hok Canton Brit., str., 294, Scott, 16-1-04, from Acheen, general, Ban Ho Hin. Cornelia, Brit.,
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    Shipping Expected.
    102 2 TAa information under this heading is supplied by the Agents of the various Steamship lines, and the dates are approximate only. Vessels From Agents Due Bengloe London 5.8.&C0. 16th Jan. Calchas Singapore W.M &Co. 16th Bamberg Suez B.M. &Co. 28th Nubia Singapore B.M. Co.2oth Borneo London |P.&O. |2sth
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    PASSENGERS OUTWARD.
    115 2 Per P. and O. steamer Arcadia, connectnigwith the steamer Chusan at Colombo, from London, 24th December. To Singapore: Mr. A. Stewart. Mr. C. A. Paton. To Bangkok Mr G. Roland. Per P. and O. steamer Borneo, from London, 24th December. To Singapore: Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Shellabear
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    SHARE LIST.
    169 2 PRICES AT NOON. Penang 16th January, 1904. Stocks. Quotatioi-s. Bersawah Gold Mine Co. Ltd. $15.20 sales. Bruseh Tin Mining Co. Ltd.... 7. no n Ohendanang Hydraulic Tin Mining Co., Ltd. 25.—sellers Fraser and Noave, Ltd. 100.— George Town Dispensary 25. buyers Howarth Erskine, Ltd. 2C2 50— buyers International
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      426 2 Hi s<, UJI<J THE ROUGHEST PASSAGE EVER KNOWN BY OUR CAPTAIN.” LETTER FROM A MEDICAL MAN. Gentlemen, April 30th, 1903 Referring to my letter of November 6th, 1902, beg to say I took the sample of CHLOROBROM on kindly furnished. On my voyage down it was absolutely calm, and I
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      36 2 AVOID SUBSTITUTES. No other remedy is just as good as Stearns’ Headache Cure, the original and safest remedy for Headaches. Avoid substitutes. Stearns’ is the original. Of all chemists, wholesale from D. GRAHAM Co,, Ltd. 6
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      374 2 Graham Co, Ltd,] WHOLESALE CHEMISTS, 4 Beach Street, p tl| H IMPORTERS OF MENNEN’S I 60 CENTS JH For Infants and Adults in Patent Tins. MENNEN’S I mm TOOTH *1 In Patent Tins 60 O2E2STTS EACH. B ALLENBURY’S I PATENT FOOD, NO. 1,2, J Fresh Supply Received Regularly. Graham’s Red
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  • Our Weekly Magazine.
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      LINES FOR THE LADIES.
      435 3 Short Dress Argument. Few Englishwomen know how to lift their skirts with grace and cross a street daintily. The grab which most people make at their skirts is neither effective nor artistic it is simply hideous. Therefore, Englishwomen look far better in short dresses.— Lady Violet
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      FROM PUTNEY TO PENANG.
      1304 3 "FROM GRAVE TO GAY; LIVELY TO SEVERE.” The Log of a Landlubber. By Oliver Ashwell, Author of “The Chronicles of the Carburettor Club,” Tales of the Fen, etc. CHAPTER VII. Good-bye to Colombo—The Wrong Ship— A New Smith—The Promise of Penang—Concerning Sharks—Last Days Afloat—First Impressions of
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      1706 3 I r ft T HE S B K< tna WiU A MEMCAN BUGGY, 4 Wheels, Rubber TURF CLUB. ALLAN IRVING. I b 80 in dock tfais Tyres, new last August. No’reasonI week at Singapore for able offer refused. Annlv to NOTTC.F! engineers and General Contractors, I annual survey, and will
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      44 3 A RELIABLE HEADACHE CURE. Stearns’Headache Cure has been proved to be a speedy and reliable cure for all kinds of Headaches. Stearns’ is the orginal. Stearns’ is the genuine. Of all chemists, wholesale from D. GRAHAM Co., Ltd. 8 FUNAGAYA WATER. McAlister Co., ltd.
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    THE WEEK.
    73 4 Saturday, 16th:— Golf Club—Monthly Medal. 1903 Monthly Gold Medal. Highwater 11-20 a.m. and 11-45 p.m. Sunday, 17th 2nd after Epiphany. New Moon. P.V.C. Field Day, 7 a m. Highwater noon and 0-25 p.m. Monday, 18th Arthur Hill Theatrical Co. arrive. Highwater 0-50.p.m. and 1-15 a.m. Tuesday, 19th: Highwater
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    Saturday, 16th January, 1904.
    1607 4 Russia and Japan are certainly getting more business-like in their preliminary sparring.” Russian troops are on the move in the vessels of the Russian Volunteer fleet, and the latest naval auxiliaries of both countries are now within measurable distance of each other in the vicinity of
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    PENANG HUNT CLUB MEETING.
    279 4 A Successful Year Just Concluded. The annual meeting of the Penang Hunt Club took place yesterday afternoon in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. The 1903 President, Mr. J. F. Wreford, occupied the chair, and a number of members attended. The chairman, in describing the success this
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    BALLADS OF THE STRAITS.
    238 4 The Song of The Old Sea Wall. I am the old Sea Wail. I know’ what I know Of great and small, Be class and distinction high or low; Loves Matron or maid The light or the shade Whether the belle is true to the beau
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    89 4 St. George’s Church. 17th January, 1904:. 8 a.m. Matins. (Choral.) 8 30 a.m. Holy Communion. 10-30 a.m. Service for Chinese. 5 p.m. Sunday School. 6 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. Church of the Assumption. First Mass, at 6-15 a.m.; High Mass, at 8 a.m. Vespers and Benediction, at 5
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    PERAK NEWS?
    480 4 (From Our O m Taiping, i sth ,j I The power of the Secretary tn d I to grant auctioneer’s licences District of Larut, has now been D W the District officer. dele The Government has granted the r I Association a piece of ground in Road for
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    SELANGOR NEWS.
    443 4 (From our Otcn Correspondent.} Kuala Lumpur, Jany., 14th 1904. The next Klang Gymkhana Meeting will take place either in March or April. Inspector Feeney of Klang has relieved Inspector Legge at Sungei Besi, the latter having come here. I am glad to hear that the condition of Mrs.
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      307 4 Pritchard Co., 15 BEACH STREET. PENANG. LAWES’ DEPARTMENT. Half Yearly Clearance Sale, last of Salt 18th WEitm mraonm to CLEAR S7EPLUS STOCK: PRITCHARD 4 CO, PENANG. California Fruit Canners’ Association OPERATING 33 FACTORIES. The largest packers and shippers of California fruits and vegetables. Manufacturers of Cutting’s Extras and all brands
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      153 4 f CONTRIBUTIONS must be addressed 0 h Thb Editor,” written on one side oj e paper only, and accompanied by the writ 1 s name and address, not necessarily for insert- n bu as a guarantee of good faith. ALL business communications should be .ildressed to the Gbnbral Manager, Ma.
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      5 4 GREEN ISLXND CEMENT. McALISTER &Co.,Ltd.
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      5 4 REMINGTON TYPEWRITERS. McAlister Co LtD‘
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The Third Test Match.
      45 5 Pinang Gazette Special Service, brilliant scoring by AUSTRALIA. Singapore, 16th Jany. In the third test match of the Australian Cricket Campaign, the Australians scored 355 runs for six wickets. Duff made 79 runs, Trumpet compiled 113, and Hill accounted for 88.
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      Is it War?
      362 5 (Reuter’s Service.) RUSSIAN TROOPSHIPS LEAVING FOR THE EAST. London, 15th Jany. Two large vessels of the Russian Volunteer fleet have passed through the Bosphorus with troops for the Far East. [The so-called Russian “Volunteer Fleet” which is being added to, constitutes a factor that is rather over
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      The Somaliland Battle.
      171 5 A FIERCE TEN MINUTES FIGHT. London, 15th Jany. Referring to the telegram of Jany. 12th, announcing a successful action in Somaliland, the action was fought at Jidballi. The enemy charged an advancing British square, but did so only once. Three hundred of the enemy fell under a
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    PENANG MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    1225 5 ORDINARY MEETING, At yesterday’s ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners Mr. J. W. Hallifax, President, occupied the chair, and there were present Messrs. Quah Beng Kee, F. 8. B. Gaffney, Cheah Tek Thye and Dr. Locke. New Member. The declaration of Dr. P. V. Locke as a
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    SUMATRA NOTES.
    446 5 (From Our Oicn Correspondent.) Nearly all the tobacco companies are now ready with the fermenting of last year’s tobacco crop, and the coolies have left the sheds for the fields. Owners and managers are very anxious about first sales, which take place in April next. Owing to the
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    PENANG HOTELS.
    177 5 The following is a list of residents and visitors at the undermentioned Penang Hotels:— Eastern and Oriental. Mr. Armstrong, Miss Allan, Mr. Bain, Mr. and Mrs. Beddy, Mr. Blackmore, Mr. Bousch, Mr. Creet, Mrs. Earl, Mr. Gasper, Mr. Gibs, Mr. Goos, Mr. M. H. Graham, Mr. and Mrs.
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    THE SOCIAL WORLD.
    1327 5 Concerning Royalty. The King’s announced intention of opening Parliament in person has caused immense satisfaction in England. His Majesty will be in London, accompanied by H. M. the Queen, a few days before the ceremony. Princess Alexandra, second daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Cumberland and
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      4 5 REFRIGERATORS. McAlister co., Ltd.
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      279 5 Important Notice to Intending Passengers to Europe. THE DIRECTORS of the undermentioned Steamship Companies beg to intimate that for all passages booked after this date to Europe by the Mail Steamers of the said Companies for Embarkation from Penang on and after the 15th January, 1904, the rates will be
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    KINTA GYMKHANA CLUB.
    1177 6 Programme 1904 Meeting. 23rd, 25th 27th Feb, 1904FIRST DAY 1. The Maiden Plate, 2-80 p.m. Value $6OO out of which $lOO goes to Second Horse. —A Race for all Maidens. Weight per scale (10 st.): with an allowance of 14 lbs. to all S. R. A. ex-Griffins.
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      168 6 WW hM|l EMIL ZOBEL, At Messrs. Graham Co., Ltd Ko. 4 Beach Street. HAS RECEIVED FOR THE SEASON THE LATEST DESIGNS OF Gold Flexible and Curb Chain Bracelets Plain and Jewelled. Gold Ladies’ Rings and Brooches set with Diamonds, Rubies, Pearls, Sapphires, and Emeralds. Gold and Silver Ladies’ and Gents
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      801 6 Dr. w. MANSON, Aylesbury Garland, Dental Surgeon, IPOH. !l D QOIJf Q 31 BCUCII StfCCt, PenaJ Charges Moderate. Consultation Free MAxJJUAIMj Residing Temporarily at 5? 8 Wines, Spirits, Cigars, Provisions. 427 PENANG ROAD, M j Opposite to Mr. LENG CHEAK’S House U i WINES! WINES J I Adolf Sterxitoerg J
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      1058 7 mThe Finest Wines in the Market r?xx i-itt-iv? A Trial EMPIRE typewriters. gag w VERY OLD TAWNY PORT IHE FOR A’jfef FINO PALE SHERRY. OFFICE WEAR, ¥ll fO .1 These are confidently recommendef Being built on principles comprising r solicited, to all who appreciate really GREAT STRENGTH largest high-class Wines.
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      1641 8 Unsuranre Notices. OILSEEDS, COPRAH, SPICES, te. Guardian Assurance Co., Ltd. DA O e/Z pePJCCt COIUpICXIOn POTOTSOHNIG FRANKEL, TRIESTE, (AUSTRIA.) ESTABLISHED .«21 depends on delicacy of skin, which is conferred by he Conttaeat'' wirt ““h we’veßY eaJgh’/inl yeitV t rali c>’ -H? v»l’B10» Subscribed Capital £3.000.000 ‘DARTRING’ ‘L ANOLINE’ s om7S".h.
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      489 8 Unsnranrc 41otites Mannheim MARINE INSURANCE THE undersigned Agents will v Bisks on Merchandize, Produce ables at current rates. Ce an <i Vai 0 For full particulars apply to KATZ BROTHERS L rr) A 9entt, Hamburg- Bremen Pir e 1 n s ance Co. of Hamburg Establishe 1854. THE undersigned having
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