Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 6 December 1904

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 276. VOL. LXIL TUESDAY, 6th DECEMBER, 1904. PRICE 20 CENTS.
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      1281 2 LIPTONS TEAS T Pipes, V Cigar Holders. AIKTDAI IA Ahin ruiMA Lists for Houses an(l Lands within AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. WERE AWARDED THE the Municipality of George Town, Penang, 8 Beach COI n MFDAI for the year 1905, having been completed, IVjeSSrb. n.l n J Incorporated by Royal Charter. are
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
    2100 3 —-Singapore Frae Press. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2nd. Present j I is Excellency the Governor (Sir John Anderson, k.C.M.g.) R. E. the Officer Commanding the Troops (Brigadier-General Sir A. R. F. Dorward, K.C.8., D. 8.0.) q<] ie Hon. Attorney-General (W. R. Collyer). I'lk- lion, the Acting Colonial Treasurer (.J. (>.
    .—-Singapore Frae Press.  -  2,100 words
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    A WILD STORY.
    108 3 The North Sea outrage has furnished the “man in the street in Burinah with ample materials for concotting all sorts of stories. There is a rumour in the bazaar, says a Burmese paper, that some Muchilwaflas” (fishermen) in England have been killed by the Russians, who, joined
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    ENGLAND AS SHE IS WROTE."
    176 3 The Indian Planters' Gazette publishes extracts from a judgment of the Minis! f (Commissioner of the Court of Requests) of Mozufferpore, which are fine specimens of English “as she is wrote.” Besides, they bring out prominently the charlatanism of the writer, as many of the
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    A HUNTER’S PARADISE.
    196 3 In these diys when one hears so many murmurs among local sportsmen about the disappe trance ef game from the neighbourhood of Singapore, it is interesting to read in the Malay Mail that the new road now being constructed from Bentong to Kuala Pda h opens up
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    THE VALUE OF THE BATTLESHIP
    993 3 —Shanghai Mercury. Early in February last, after the celebrated raid of the Japanese torpedo-boats at Port Arthur, one of the commonest questions of the man-in-the-street was, What price ironclads now as though the disablement of the Czarewitch and some of her consorts had once for
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    NAVAL REFORMS.
    544 3 SOME SWEEPING CHANGES IMPENDING. The Daily Graphic has published the following forecast of changes impending in the British Navy it is noted that they are not placed,order of importance): The coax H Ard is to be abolished. The keeping of 'J*NOO expensively trained men scattered along the coast
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    NEW STEAMERS ORDERED BY THE HAMBURG-AMERICA LINE.
    248 3 Of the 15 great steamers, just ordered by the Hamburg-America Line, the ujost interesting are the two colossal steamers the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria of 25,000 tons register, and America of 22,000 tons. The former is to be built by the Vulcan firm at
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    MISCELLANEA.
    313 3 The most expensive lace manufactured to-day is valued at £l,OOO a yard. Salt, though not agreeable, will heal any small cuts rapidly. It is an excellent disinfectant. Appendicitis recently caused the death of a six-year-old chimpanzee in the Pasteur Institute, Paris. France has waterfalls which would give 5,000,000 horse-power
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    RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION IN ARABIA.
    437 3 That a railway over 2,000 km long should be constructed through the desert with the aid of voh, '««>y contributions from pious Musselmaij. Jappeared a veritable castle in the air, when three years ago this idea first occurred to the Turkish Palace Secretary, Izzet Pasha. But
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      21 3 Rheumatism is cured by Clrimberlain’s Pain Balm. One application relieves the pain. For sale by all dealers. BICYCLES. McAlister Co., Ltd.
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    THE WEEK.
    178 4 Tuesday, December 6th. St. Nicholas. High Water 11-08 a. in. X 11 34 i*. yi Low Water 4-57 a. in. X 5-20 r m ■I Wednesday, December 7th New Moon. High Water 11-57 a. in.' 0-00 r. m. Low Water 5 46 a. m. X 6 09 r.
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    TUESDAY, 6TH DEC., 1904.
    1587 4 The Press, in a judicious acceptation of the term, has aptly and deservedly been styled the “fourth estate,” ranking thus next in order to The King,’ The Constition” and The People.” In dealing with matters of public interest and importance, indited purely from a public standpoint,
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    THE ENGINEERS’ INSTITUTE.
    72 4 The annual, general meeting of the Members was held in the Institute last night. After the ordinary business the members proceeded to elect at President, Committee, and Election comm'ttee for the ensuing year, with the following results. President.— Mr. J. S. Shearer. -Messrs. Toft, Fotheringham, Russell, Irving,
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    THE TORCHI CONCERT.
    427 4 Those who attended at the Town Hall last night were not disappointed in their expectations, musically speaking. The programme negotiated was a very sele -r one, and ample justice was done to it. Mr. Stuart Cunningham was in good f nmi with his two leading songs, in
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    PENANG RACES.
    526 4 TRAIN TNG NOTES AND ANTICIPATIONS. This morning’s work was as interesting as ever, the going excellent, many g<„ M rough ups” taking place between a |,,t of the candidates, the galloping all round, being now more or less of the fast order. Architect had a hard spin over
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    MURDER.
    83 4 Allaboy a Malay, was this morning brought up before Mr. G. A. Hereford on a charge of murder of one Mat Rani. This was a case, a full report of which was published in our columns on July 15th, regarding a Malay fisherman who when returning home from town,
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    A WILD STORY.
    250 4 The North Sea outrage lias furnished the man in the street in Burmah with ample materials for concotting all sorts of stories. There is a rumour in the bazaar, says a Burmese paper, that some Muchilwaflas” (fishermen) in England have been killed by the Russians, who, joined
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      79 4 ftONTIIIBUTIONS must be addressed to 7'Jte liditor,” written on one side of the paper only and accompanied" by the writers name. and address not ueccessarily for insertion Itut as a guarantee of good faith. yl LL -monies -m ust be paid to" the 1 General 2“to Manager at the ‘Fiuang
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      4 4 CUTLERY. McAlist2r Co., Ltd
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      15 4 ZYMO EE TOOTH POWDER, a perfect antiseptic dentifrice, cleanses and |»ernerves the teeth, very refreshing.
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    THE WAR.
    254 5 AN ARMISTICE. Pl IGIIT OF RUSSIAN SHIPS AT PORT ARTHUR. A DESPERATE SITUATION. prize court decisions. I Reuter's Service London, sth Dec. Iteuter wires from Tokio that a six liour/ armistice has been declared at Port \rthur to enable the parties to bury their dead. Tlie Russian fleet
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    ENGLAND.
    95 5 YARROW’S VERSION OF THE TORPEDO BOAT INCIDENT. OPINION OF THE “TIMES.” j Reuter’s Service.] London, sth Dec. Yarrow and Co. write t<r the Times confirming generally the statement made hv the Stand'ard on the 22nd November, with reference to a torpedo boat. Yarrow's sav they have had many opportunities
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    JAPAN.
    127 5 HUGE WAR EXPENDITURE PROVIDED FOR. SMALL BORROWING NEXT YEAR. THE FLEET COMPLETELY REFITTED. READY TO MEET THE BALTIC SQUADRON. [Reuter's Service.] London, sth Dec. Reuter wires from Tokio that the Budget of 31st October, submitted to the Japanese bief, totals about one thousand million yen, of which 780 million
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    ITALY.
    53 5 PRIME ARTHUR OF CONNAUGHT AT ROME. WILL VISIT THE POPE. THE DUCHESS OF AOSTA ILL. [Reuter’s Service.] London, sth Dec. F Prince Arthur of Connaught, who is at •mine representing the King at the baptism °f the Crown Prince, will visit the ,/ope privately. tt lhe Duchess of Aosta
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    THE HAGUE.
    34 5 APPROACHING confSoße. [Reuter’s Service.] London, sth Dec. p An International Conference in which w j]| participate opens at the Hague °n 13tli December, to consider the status ‘nspital ships in war time.
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    COAL FOR THE WANDERERS.
    235 5 FIRM action by government. GERMAN STEAMERS PROHIBITED FROM LOADING. THE BALTIC SHIPS COALING NEAR PERIL!. RUSSIA NEGOTIATING FOR WAR-VESSELS. [Reuters Service.] London, 6th Dec. lhe Foreign Office, late on Saturday 7 night, instructed the Cardiff authorities under the Foreign Enlistment Act to prohibit the German steamer
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    STOP PRESS NEWS.
    130 5 [Reuters Service.] London, 6th Dec. The Persian Ambassador at Constantinople has arrived at Moscow on a special mission to the Tsar, ostensibly to congratulate him on the birth of the Tsarevitch, but considerable political importance is attached to the mission by the Russian Press. The Queen of
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    SELANGOR TURF CLUB.
    1318 5 ENTRIES. The following are the entries for the Selangor Races to be run on December 27, 29 and 31, 1904 r FIRST DAY. RACE 1. The Maiden Plate.— Value $4OO. —A Race for Maiden Horses weight as per scale 10 st., an allowance of 14 lbs. to
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    THE DOGGER BANK.
    516 5 The following interesting article is taken from the Spectator to hand by last mail If the floor of the North Sea were raised rather mouAthan a hundred feet, the Dogger Bar Jwould form a third member of the British Isles,” supposing our neighbours agreed to let us
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    THE LOG BOOL
    1416 6 6th Dec., 1904. The American General Navy Board Inis recommended that the next Congress be urged to authorise the construction of three battleships, five scout cruisers, six destroyers, six torpedo-boats, and two squadron colliers, aggregating in cost $41,300,000. A new lighthouse is soon to be erected on
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    Shipping and Commercial Intelligence.
    926 6 ARRIVALS. Rotorua, Brit., 555, Lingard, Dec 5, Tongkah, gen., Koe Guan Co. Langkat, Brit., 149, Liddell, Dec 6, Teluk Anson, gen., Koe Guan Co. Petrel, Brit., 124, Reid, Dec 5, P. Kampie, gen., Koe Guan <fc Co. DEPARTURES TO-DAY. Petrel for Langkat and Pangkalan Brandan. Pulo
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      186 6 OFFICIAL MINUTES. Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on 18th November, 1904. Present.— J. W. Hallwax, Esq., (President,) Quah Beng Kĕe, Esq., L. H. Clay ton, Esq., Cheah Tek Thye, Esq., and Dr. P. V. Locke. Absent.— A. R. Adams, Esq. 1. The minutes of last meeting are read and
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    PENANG VOLUNTEERS.
    410 7 ORDERS BY CAPTAIN A. R. ADAMS. COMMANDANT. FOR DECEMBER 1904. Drills. Tuesday, 6th. Recruit Drill at the Foit at 5-30 p.m. Thursday, Bth. Recruit Drill at the Fort at 5-30 p.m. Tuesday, 13th. Recruit Drill at the Fort at 5-30 p.m. Thursday, 15th. Recruit Dill at the Fort
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      190 7 A BAZAAR. UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF Mrs. J. Kt BIRCH, Will be held (D. V.) in the TOWN HALL, On Thursday, DEC. Bth, From 4*30 p.m. until 11 p.m. IN AID OF THE i Alexandra Home. SWATOW DRAWN THREAD WORK. A speciality in Tea Table Cloths, Toilet Covers, Sideboard Cloths,
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      185 7 Adamson, Gilfillan Co. Ltd.’s PALE FINO SHERRY AND OLD TAWNY PORT. :o: MACKAY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY. :o: GIESLER’S CHAMPAGNE. :o: Obtainable Retail at all the Principal Stores. AYLESBURY GARLAND, ?l£enf>s for Perak. GRAHAM Co., Ltd., CHEMISTS, 4, Beach Street :o: Perfumery. A Large Consignment Just Received FROM COLGATE Co., The well-known
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