Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 21 June 1904

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. Nc. 136. VOL. LXII. TUESDAY, 21st JUNE, 1904. PRICE 20 CENTS.
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    PENANG TURF CLUB.
    1233 2 Progrsbmmc for Autumn Me-e-ting, 1904. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 26th July, 1904. 1. The Maiden Plate. Value $5OO. —A Race for Maiden Horses. Weight as per scale (lOst.) An allowance of 141bs. to all ex-Griflins. Entrance, $lO. Distance, one mile. 2. First Griffin Race. Value $4OO and $lOO
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    THE IPOH MARBLE WORKS.
    904 3 VGA IN 1X WORKING ORDER. DESERVES encouragement. Vt ;I time when people are crying bad it is both satisfactory and interest- t i hear of an old established industry, '"5 .1. his been dormant for many years, revived. We refer to the ipoh Marble Works. Some
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    STRAITS INTELLIGENCE.
    149 3 [From Our Own Correspondent.] TAIPING. Taiping, 19th June. It is reported that a coolie committed suicide by throwing himself under the train at BaganSerai yesterday. It is reported that Mr. Perera, Station Master, Port Weld, has been transferred in the same capacity to Seremban. Mrs. Colomb, who was
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    KUALA LUMPUR.
    194 3 T7th June, 1904. Mr. R. G. Watson, Commissioner of Land and Mines, has gone to Negri Sembilan on an extended tour. A memorial is under contemplation for presentation to H. E. the High Commissioner of the F. M. 8. Sir John Anderson, k.c.m.g., by the Ceylonese subordinates in
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    THE LODES THAT UNDER LIE.
    295 3 (Dedicated to the Wildcat Fancier). BY AN EX-MINING EXPERT. O calm and clear the liar lies Who writes reports on mines Behold what knowledge deep and wise His legend intertwines. But ah if he should own the lease Supposed to hold the lode, Behold his
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    OFFICIAL MINUTES.
    935 3 MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONERS HELD ON 6TH JUNE 1904. Present.— J. W. Hallifax, Esq. (President), Quah Beng Kee, Esq., F. S. B. Gaffney, Esq., Cheah Tek Thye, Esq., A. R. Adams, Esq. Absent.— Dr. P. V. Locke. 1. The minutes of last meeting are read and confirmed.
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    TO-DAY’S SUMMARY.
    160 4 The Russian naval raid is over. Apparently the Vladivostock fleet, has escaped the Japanese. The battle of Wafenkan is graphically described by Togo. The Russian losses are estimated at 10,000. H.M.S. Bat did not sink, but with the Stag has been towed into Malta badly damaged. The sinking
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    Tuesday, 21st June, 1904.
    1144 4 The last few days have been fraught with disasters for the shipping of Great Britain, and the wonder is that we have not to mourn a serious loss of life. The steamer Australia, one of the best known liners of the Peninsular and Oriental Company's service,
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    THE KEDAH ROYAL WEDDING.
    252 4 PENANGITES AT THE BALE I BESAR. BRILLIANT &ND SUCCESSFUL FUNCTIONS. From Our Own Reporter Alor Star, June 21st. The wedding ceremonies of 11. H. Tunku Ibrahim, son of H. H. the Sultan of Kedah, and H. H. Tunku Ayshah, daughter of 11. H. the Raja Muda,
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    BLACKMAILING EXTRAORDINARY.
    257 4 TWO ARMENIAN BEACHCOMBERS THREATEN Mr. T. SARKIES. On the 16th instant Mr. T. Sarkies of Rallies Hotel, Singapore, obtained a warrant for the arrest of two Armenians, Samuel Peter and Mackertichan, on a charge of blackmailing. Mr. Sarkies stated that on Wednesday last the accused came to him
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    THE WALKER CUP.
    135 4 KEENLY FOUGHT FOOTBALL MATCH AT TAI PING. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Taiping, 19th June. The final test match for the Walker Cup was played in the Barrack Square, Taiping, on the evening of last Saturday between the Taiping Recreation Club and the Changkat Rangers. The match was
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    CRIME IN KINTA.
    80 4 GANG ROBBERIES NEAR KAM PAR. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Taiping, 20th June. A gang robbery committed by two Chinese on the Talam Road, three miles from Kampar, is reported to have taken place on the 16th instant (noon) and the booty amounted to about $2OO. Another gang
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    FROM EAST AND WEST.
    363 4  -  yards seems almost indecent.—J. A. T. Brainston m County Gentleman.” NOTES AND NOTIONS THE WORLD’S PREs.s Exploding a Fallacy. It is absolutely and entirely un r women are not as happy, attractive, w hen they are ainonw t) as when they are in the society The
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    London Day By Day.
    365 4 Fleet Street, 27th May. The j?ab dispute has again reached a crisis, and there is every indication of a general lock-out on Monday. The trouble has been brewing for 12 months. It is just about a year ago that the London Cab-drivers’ Union approached the Federation
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    SELANGOR RACES.
    39 4 FIRST DAY. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, 21st Jun First Race :—1 Very Hot 2 Barchester 3 Diplomatic Won by a length. I> llK 1.54 4/5. Tote $l2. Second Race —1 Duchess 2 Benedick 3 Milo.
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    THE RUSSIAN DEFEAT AT WAFENGKAN.
    269 5 HoW GENERAL OKU WON A DESPERATE FIGHT. JAPANESE CAVALRY SUCCESS. MI SCO VIT ES ()UT-G ENER A L LEI) vX d driven FROM SUPERIOR POSITION. RUSSIANS LOSE 10.000. Rei ter’s Special.] London, 20th June. llcutcr from Tokio says that the Russians 98 guns at the
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    THE RUSSIAN NAVAL RAID.
    106 5 CAPTURE OF THE BRITISH COLLIER CONFIRMED. SKRYDLOFF AT VLADIVOSTOCK, i Reuter’s Special.] London, 20th June. 'The Emperor of Russia lias received a telegram from Admiral Skrydloff confirmin,' details of the sinking of three transports The telegram adds that the squadron on 16th June seized the British
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    THE DUNDONALD SENSATION.
    72 5 CANADIANS TN A FOOLS PARADISE.” THE EARL PROTESTS. [Reuter’s Special.] London, 20th June. Major-General the Earl of Dundonald has issued a statement declaring that a public protest only means disorganizing the militia. He complains of the interference "f politicians and of the suppression of portions of his
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    THE "AUSTRALIA" CASTASTROPHE.
    53 5 I RUCK THE ROCKS WHEN AT FULL SPEED. NO PANIC ON BOARD. [Reuter’s Service.] London, 20th June. Ihe P. and O. steamer Australia was in charge of a pilot when she struck and :is travelling at full speed. The impact tremendous, the water extinguishing Gres immediately. There
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    PORT ARTHUR’S REAL CONDITION.
    131 5 AN ENGLISH PRISONER RELATES HIS ADVENTURES. LIFE WITHIN THE FORTRESS. [Our Exclusive Service.] Singapore, 21st June. Air. Puller, one of the war correspondents who have been unable to get to the front, has returned to Chefoo after being detained for five days as a prisoner in
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    BRITISH NAVAL APPOINTMENT.
    128 5 honour for sir john fisiler. [Reuter’s Service.] London, 20th June. Admiral Sir John Fisher has been appointed a Naval Lord. Sir John Arbuthnot Fisher, K.C.B. er. 1894 Admiral R.N. Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Station, since 1899 b 1841 s of Captain William Fisher, 78th Highlanders; m 1866, Frances, <1
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    BERI BERI ON THE TWEEDDALE."
    29 5 FORTY CASES AT DURBAN Reuter’s Service.] London, 21st June. There were forty cases of beriberi among the coolies when the Ttceeddale arrived at Durban.
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    SIEVIER ARRESTED.
    31 5 CHARGED WITH COMMITTING BEBJURY. [Reuter's Service.] London, 21st June. M r. "Bob'' Sievier, the exowner of Sceptre, has been arrested for perjury in connection with his bankruptcy of 1902.
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    BRITISH WARSHIP DISASTERS.
    24 5 BAT AND STAG BOTH DAMAGED. [Reuter’s Service.] London, 20th June. The destroyers 7Ai4 and Stay have arrived at Malta both damaged.
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    HOME AND FOREIGN NEWS.
    51 5 [Reuter’s Special.] London, 21st June. The Thibet mission proceeds to Lhassa on the 27th. Sir Donald Stewart has been appointed commissioner and commander-in-chief of the East Africa protectorate. Mr. Balfour is unable to give the date of Air. Arnold Forster’s statement anent the re-organisation of the
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    THE ENGLISH TURF.
    1031 5 DECLINE OF MACHESTER SPORT. HIS MAJESTY WINS AGAIN. London, Friday May 27. Eve- since the removal of the Manchester racing from the New Barns course Manchester sport has been of very inferior quality. Ship Castle Irwell, where the executive had to remove when the Manchester Canal required
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    CHINO-JAPANESE REJOICING.
    161 5 ANOTHER 1 NTERNATIONAL FUNCTION AT KUALA LUMPUR. WAR SCENE? LOUDLV CHEERED. [From Our <-‘wx Correspondent.] Kual t L mipur, 21st June. 'I be Japanese <-f Ki ila Lumpur gave a dinner to the r confreres last night. 1 his w.ts t > e debrate the more' recent victories,
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    PENANG CHORAL SOCIETY.
    358 5 THE RECENT GENERAL MEETING. The Secretary of the Penang Choral Society informs us that this the latest asset in our musical balance sheet is' meeting with a warm welcome. The Society has every prospegt of success. For the information of those who have not yet ventured to
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    EXCHANGE.
    120 5 Penang, 21st June. (Bi/ Courtesy of (he Chartered Bank.') London Demand Bank’, 1/11 3/16. 4 months’sight Bank 1/113/8. 3 Credit 1/119/16. 3 Documentary 1/115/8. Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 144.1. 3 days’ sight Private 146|. Bombay, Demand Bank 144|. 3 days’sight Private 146 J. Madras, Demand Bank 144. days’ sight
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    PERAK TURF CLUB.
    832 5 Programme, 16th, 18th and 20th August, 1904. Taiping» Races, 1904. FIRST DAY. < Tuesdaj/, Auf/iist, J6th. I. The Maiden Plate. alue $4OO for maiden I; >r ;L< griffin.-; allowed 14 lbs.; weigl.’t o. .•>• scale 10 stone distance 1 m ’e < u i $l5. 2. The
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    Shipping and Commercial Intelligence.
    778 6 ARRIVALS. Induna. Brit., 2873, Caruthurs. Juno 21, New York, Oil Boustead A Co. G. G. Van Lansbebge, Dut., 873, Boon, June 20, Olehleh, gen., H. L. Co. Cornelia, Brit., 104, Buchanan, June 2 Deli, gen., Koe Guan, Co. Langkat, Brit., 187, Liddell, June 21, Telok Anson,
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    THE LOG BOOK.
    733 6 21st June 1904. The Pacific Mail Company’s big liner Mongolia, made her way from the vicinity of Pernambuco to San Francisco with a blade of one of her propellers twisted nearly two feet out of its true position. This much was revealed when the vessel was placed
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    PLAGUE IN INDIA.
    186 6 Where Ignorance is not Bliss. Ignorance is at the root of the heavy mortality occasioned by plague amongst the natives of India. Whilst other peoples may have as affectionate dispositions towards their relatives, no European race would be as demonstrative and reckless in showing their feelings as
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    THE FUTURE OF SIAM.
    202 6 the Karen planter of hill rice.— lndian Daily News. Agricultural Possibilities. In his Report on the trade of Chiengmai Mr. Beckett says that, to increase the exports of Northern Siam, improvements in communications and more active encouragement on the part of the Government in promoting the
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