Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 27 April 1906

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 94 VOL. LXIV. FRIDAY, 27th APRIL, 1906. PRICE 20 CENTS.
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      2101 1 S IntC'lKlccl Stopping. Stopping} P.& 0. Steam Naviga- BRmSH )ND A STEfIM NAV |GATION Co LTD 1 Norddeutuhrr Lloyd, Bremen. hE®*tion, Company. (XPFCn.D ARRIVALS AN» DEPARTURES. r Istksoh» to Sau. St«amkk. I MAIL SERVICE. TS72Bth April, at 2 p .„m Teests /|A Imperial German Mall Line. V I/ Outwards. Madras,
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      1459 2 YARROW HILL NURSERIES FRUIT FARM- WIMtS S B<lJNlCffAI NQfoCE. f MUNICIPAL NOTICE I Ikl I I I Seeds and Seedlings of Cocoanuts and APPLICATIONS will be received by OTICE is hereby given that from and WI g 9*® Frui»s of all descriptions carefully selected, mwu.w<VfrAtat Municipal Commissioners of an after
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    WHITE “SLAVERY” IN THE MERCHANT SERVICE.
    860 3 Forty-eight hours’ absence without leave constitutes desertion in the mercantile marine. The fact is one on which a large number of those whom circumstances involve much voyaging probably congratulate themselves, if they think of it at all, because, they argue, it minimises the likelihood
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    MOUNT VESUVIUS.
    568 3 A good many residents in Penang have no doubt seen Vesuvius, the most noted volcano in the world, and late telegrams have made them think of this famous mountain. It rises from the eastern margin of the Bay of Naples in the midst of a region which has
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    Camphor Cultivation.
    291 3 “J. 11. \V.,” writing in the Rangoon GastG 9th April, says Camphor finds a congenial home in mountain forests. It is hardy, and requires no nursing. The camphor tree grows to a great height but it can be tapped” p«c) when itisa few years old. Japan exports large
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    TOPIC'S OF THE HOUR.
    884 3 Among the numerous things of which the girl of to-day is expected to be continuously grateful is freedom. The modern girl (it is one of the commonplaces of the eloquent people who write about her), is absolutely free. If she does not know it, it is
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    "CRIBBING,” AT COLLEGE.
    535 3 Cribbing is a growing source of worry to college professors in America whenever the examinations draw near. Yale, says the New York Tribune, recently expelted one of her best oarsmen, who was caught employing this method of obtaining high marks without study. There are almost as many
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    A Rare Malayan Pheasant.
    215 3 Among many interesting recent additions to the Zoo at Regent’s Park, says the Glob-, is an extremely line cock Argus pheisiut, that bird over whose wonderful plumage D.irwin. Wallace, and Kilham have p >red with a*ithetic zeal. The species is not absolutely new. for it has
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      77 3 Highly Esteemed. No liniment stands higher in the estim itmn of those who know its real value than A hamberlaiii’s Pain Balm. There are thousands who feel that they cannot get along without it and al ways keep it in their •mines. The pain from cuts, burns, bruises •‘ti l
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      77 3 What Chamberlain’s Pain Balm Will Do. For the alleviation of pun Chamberlain’s Pain Balm has no equal. Soreness of the muscles, swellings ami lamene-s are quickly relieved by applying it. One application will promptly quiet a pain in the sole or chest and nothing will compare with it as an
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      90 3 You Run No Risk. You need not hesitate to buy Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. If you are not satisfied with the results after using two-thirds of the bottle according to directions y >u may return it to your dealer and your money will be refunded. Here is what the Greer Drug
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      123 3 A Favourite Remedy for Babies. Its pleasant taste and prompt cures have imide Chimberlain’s Cough Remedy a favourite with the mothers of small children. It quickly cures thoir coughs and colds and prevents any danger of pneumonia or other serious consequences. George Tow’n Dispensary, General Agents, and for sale by
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      182 3 MILNER’S SAFES FIRE STOCKS ALWAYS BURGLAR ON PROOF. HAND. A Complete Illustrated Catalogue AND Prices on Application. Guthrie Co., Ltd. The French Confectionery, 17a Jtortljam 7{oad. The only Confectionery in Penang in which every thing is absolutely made by European hands:— Ice Creams, Fancy Cakes, Teas, and American Cold Drinks,
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    THE WEEK.
    159 4 rtW I FrUay. 271 h April. J P.C.C. GyinkhHiia Entries Close, 7 pan. Town liaml, Espl’inade, f ’> to 7 p m. I’arsee New Elpliinstone Theatrical Cc., King Street Theatre. Wayang Kassim, Drury Laue Theatre. High water’3.ol .p.m. Low water !M>l a.m. Saturday. 28th April. Honwwanl P. ik
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    Friday, 27th April, 1906.
    974 4 Td-day** exchange rate is 2/4 3/16. To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin is Business done. Serviceswill lie conducted in the Presbyterian Church next Sunday by Rev. R- Y. Whitton, M.A., at 9 a.m. and 6. p.in. i .-I T r There 14 pne aspect of the outbreak
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    THE CHOLERA IN THE PROVINCE.
    870 4 Three fresh cases of cholera and four deaths occurred in the infected area in Province Wellesley yesterday. The total number of cases now amounts to 85, and of deaths 4o 68. It is said that the inhabitants of Nibong Tebal some months ago petitioned the
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    SOCIAL WHEEL AND TAIPING NEWS.
    814 4 Our Mu.,icip ll litv > 1 na P me ~1 April, is Hkely to the Ila 'k. shortly. The inspectors “*M peons will „pp ear respleUt.t ’i'i, tons and badges, and the po<, e r,.,n" Wellington boots, spurs, rl etc. I trust I shall I'
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    Penang Golf Club.
    81 4 Lawn Tknxis 'Tournament. The following are the re-ultsot tiesplay ed yesterday Ladies' Champion shopMiss Tozer beat Airs. Teeling 7 5, > Ladies Single HandicapAirs. Dunn beat Airs. Anderson 6 Men’s Single Handicap. Dr. Donald beat G. IL Stitt 6 t). 7 AV. Peel beat R. Gould, o.
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      306 4 EASTERN AND ORIENTAL PENANG. f «NEQUM/L9D k FOR SITUATION, OOMFORT, AND CATERING.,/ BAKKIES BROTHERS, *> VIROL, THE NEW FOOD FOR CHILDREN and INVALIDS, is being' recommended and prescribed by Doctors all over the United Kingdom. It is better than Cod and is not .merely a fat, but a toftic food,
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      111 4 i h <’ 2STABLHHI D MM fWN.TRIBUTIONS mnsibe add+ewd .to The Editor, written ononcsute of the paper only and accompanied- by the writer'* name and address, not necessarily for insertion but as a guarantee of good faith. y|ZL monies mtfst be paid at the Pinafig Gazette" Office, Penang, to the
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    THE AMERICAN EARTHQUAKE.
    233 5 BRITISH INSURANCE LOSSES. another shock in san FRANCISCO. THE FUTURE OF THE CITY. [Reuters Service.] London, 26th April. The Royal Insurance Company (headquarters, lloya! Insurance Buildings, Liver|K)<'l London office, Lombard Street, E.C.) states that it is possible that its liabilities ju connection with the earthquake catastrophe in
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    WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE.
    92 5 rXPKECEDENTED SCENE TN THE COMMONS. INTERRUPTIONS FROM LADIKs’ G'LLERY. [Reuter’s Service.] London, 27th April. An unprecedented scene occurred in the House of Commons yesterday, when Mr. .1. Keir Hardie, the well-known Labour member for Mei thyr-Tydtil, moved a resolution in favour of Womens Franchise. The ladies in the
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    THE TRADES DISPUTES BILL.
    69 5 SECOND READING PASSED. DENOUNCED BY MR. BALFOUR. Reuters Service.] London, 26th April. The Trades Disputes Bill, which was introduce! in the House of Commons on the 28th ult., hv Sir J. Lawson W alton, the Attornei-General, has been read a second time without a division. Mr.
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    SOUTH AFRICA.
    60 5 ARRIVAL OF COMMITTEE OF ENQUIRY. Reuter’s Service I.ondon, 261 h Apt il. Ihe committee of enquiry appointed by the Imperial Government to visit South Africa in regard to tiie basis of a constitution to be granted to the Transvaal Government, romprising Sir .1. West Ridgeway (chairtuan). Lr I
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    ITALY’S FOREIGN POLICY.
    58 5 FIDELITY to TRIPLE ALLIANCE ’KI.ATIOXS WITH GREAT BRITAIN AND FRANCE [Reuter’s Service. J London, 26th Apiil. 1 "’mt Guicci irlini, Minister for Foreign Midis tor Italy, speaking in the Italian ‘*’oite, said that the Foreign policy of taly consisted of fidelity to the Triple traditional intimacy with
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    THE GARRISON IN EGYPT.
    22 5 Reuter’s Service.] London, 27th April. Ih p Inniskilling Dragoons will start for about the middle of next month.
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    THE TROUBLE IN NATAL.
    195 5 RESERVISTS IN READINESS. REBEL CHIEF AGAIN ESCAPES. EARL OF ELGIN AND IMPERIAL INTERFERENCE. [Reuter’s Service London, 26th April. The Government of Natal has warned the reserves in certain districts, consisting of all able-bodied men between the ages of 18 and 59 years, to hold themselves, in
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    THE STRIKES IN FRANCE.
    41 5 MAY DAY PREPARATIONS. [Reuter’s Service j London, 27th April. In view of the movement towards a general strike and the appro «ch of May Day (when disturbances are feared), enormous military preparations are being made in Paris.
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    KUALA LUMPUR.
    40 5 ACCIDENT DURING A STORM [From Oar Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, 27th April. A horse his been killed by the falling of the electric light wires during a stMrm here. The occupants of the trap had a miraculous escape.
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    THE ASSIZES.
    404 5 At the Assizes this morning the trill was concluded of the Kling, Govinden, who was charged with the murder “f Showree Muthu, a gardener of the Penang Club, on the night on the 2nd ult. The jury brought in a verdict of not guilty” and the accused was
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    LEAGUE FOOTBALL.
    976 5 FREE SCHOOL vs. ,Y. M. C. A. Considerable interest was made manifest By the public in yesterday’s League football fixture, a match between the Free School and the Y. M. C. A. The Free School have an enthusiastic following, and not a few people hoped that if the
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    COLLISION IN, FARQUHAR STRBET.
    316 5 Ai| accident of a rather complicated .uatuiie, a private gharry, a a jinrikisha, and a bicycle, is report-ett-idp have shortly after five p cl_q<ik yesterday evening at the narrow portion. Farquhar Street adjoining the kibehen of' the E. and O. Hotel. The jinrikisha.’in w'hich was a
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    The Mails to the East.
    248 5 The Postmaster-General gives notice that tenders can be sent in on Aug. 3 next for the conveyance of His Majesty’s mails to and from India, Ceylon, Australia, and the Far East. The services nre to commence on or about Feb. 1, 1908, and will be
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    The Tin Position
    340 5 For borne months past tin has been steniilyl stiffen ng in the market, until at Tl7O or o.v.er-pea ton the in tai has touched a figure, that constitutes a record for many years past. Will it revive Cornish mining? is being asked and should the present quotation
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    THE LOG BOOK.
    854 6 Statistics of the traffic on the Suez Canal show that while the British tonnage declined last year as compared with 1904, the German and French tonnage increased, (heat Britain was represented by 604 per t housand in the number of ships, and 636 per thousand in the
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    SHIPPING ARRIVALS.
    50 6 Malaya, Ger., 348, Loewe, April 27, Deli gen., Behn Meyer Co. Jim Ho, Brit», 110, A|ilne, April 27, Langkat, gen., Quah Beng Kee. Kistna, Brit., 524, Learmont, April 27, S’pore, gen, H. Liebert <fc Co. Dongola, Brit., 4723, Phillips, April 26, Bombay, gen., A. Gil til lan Co.
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    DEPARTURES TO-DAY.
    32 6 Coknelia for Port Swettennam and Malacca. Perak for Port Swettenhaui and Malacca. Taw Tong for Asahan. Lapy Weld for Teluk Anson. Flying Dragon for Port Weld. Petrel for Pangkalan Brandan.
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    101 6 PKK: Arcadia, for Ceylon, Australasia. India, Aden Mauritius, Egypt ami via Brindisi,” for Europe, etc. at 6 a in. to-morrow. Registration up to 4 p.m. to-day. Parcels at 4 p.m. Teesta for Negapatam and Madras, at 1 p.m. to-morrow. Registration up to 11 a.in. Pahang for Batu Ba
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    SHIPPING EXPECTED.
    158 6 tI J Steamer, where from, tyynorimnt» rinlt >t( nrrir.il, where lxnn.,l, nuJ agent*. Arcapia, from Singapore, April 28, for Colombo and Bombay. A. Gilfillan Co. Andalusia, from Hamburg, April 30, for Singapore, China ami Japan, B. M. Co Gregory Apcar, from Calcutta, April 25, for Singapore and Hongkong,
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    EXCHANGE.
    133 6 t i t t r» i t? Penang, 27tb April, 1906. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 2/4 3/16 4 month*' sight Bank 2,4 7/16 3 Credit 2/4 9/16 3 Documentary 2/4f Calcutta, Demand Bank Ra 175} 3 days’ sight Private 178 Bombay, Demand Bank 175}
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    PRODUCE.
    174 6 Pknanu, 27th April, Gold leaf 81 Pepper (W. Const 3 lbs 5 OB.) Mock. White Pep(»er 28. sellers Trang P«p|»er 21. 5». nominal. Mace 81. Mace Pickings 70 seller». B. Nutmegs H(t '*3 sales. JNo. I ..6 sales. 2 x. no stock. Basket 280 sales. Tapioca Flour 170 sales
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    SHARES.
    556 6 Year of Number T p«iA For- Capital. of n Stock.. Quotation., motion. V Sh.re., V lae P I MINING. 1903 $300,000 $30,000 $lO $lO Belat Tin Mining. Co. Ltd. s2} 1900 175,000 13,500 10 10 Bersawah Gold Min’g Co. Ld. 13 «el'er*. 1901 600,'00 60,000 10 10 Bruseh Hydraulic
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      70 6 Every Bottle Warranted. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm will not cost you one cent if it does you no good. Give it a trial if you are troubled with rheumatism. One application will relieve the pain. Pams in the side of chest, soreness of the muscles or stiffness of the joints are
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      242 6 The Tronoh Mines, Ltd. FOURTEENITI DI VIDEN D. A DIV IDEND of one shilling and six pence per share has been declared payable in London on April 20th. Shareholders in the Straits may exj»ect to receive their Dividend Cheques aliout the last week in May. P. G. EDGAR, 23 25
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      211 6 HOUSE TO LET. t NO. 2u CANTONMENT RQAD. From Ist May, 1906. (Suitable for a Mess). Apply to CUNNINGHAM, CLARK A Co., Penaitg. wanted' A MINING ENGINEEII. Muat forward certificates with application. Good salary to a good and competent- man. Apply to FOO EANG .SEAN, c <> Messrs. Behn, Meyer
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      48 6 THEAN CHEE Co., /4, Bishop Street. FIRST Annual Cash Clearance Sale Previous to Stock-taking, Commencing Ist May, 1906. Grand Bargains!! IN THEIR Drapery and Tailoring Departments. Nothing Kept Back; Their Entire Comparatively New Stock offered at Exceptionally Low Prices. to Facilitate Stock-taking. May Ist, to May 31 st.
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      599 6 BY The Tmim f M the THE UNDERMENTIONED Valuable Sagar Estn es known as “PRYE and BATU KAWAN” I HE PROPERTY OF Wellesley (Penang) Estate, k WILL BE OFFERED FOR sale BY PUBLIC AUCTION AT THE George Town Sales’ R Wjl) .Vo. si,-v.i, On Saturday, tfe iMfj May. MSi At
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    PENANG TURF CLUB.
    1221 7 PROPOSED PROGRAMME FOR AUTUMN MEETING, 1906. Tuesday 31st July, Thursday 2nd Jiugust AND Saturday 4t6 August. To be Considered at a General Meeting to be held on Monday, 3Oth April, 1906. XOTIGE. No amendments to this Programme will be considered unless due notice is ven in writing
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      848 7 DAVip QROWN CO., FENANG BAND. th e Aachen and Munich Fire ■i" litr. A 4, Logan t Buildings. NT OTICE is hereby given that from Ist January, 1906, the charges for the UTAH AUNTS AUDITORS. »i th. Bwd mil b. follow. Capiul £450,000 Dances, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. $5O.
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      1197 8 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA J HONGKONG ANDSHANGHAI ~EoE2 llT«rHappil, Ai’ o EL INTERNATIONAL BANKING THE MERCANTILE BANK OF Nederlancisch-lndische AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. BANKING CORFORATION. CORPORATION. INDIA. LIMITED. (Nethert SC <i°? l t0 Maatsc, >aiio lncorporated~by-Royal Charter. »1 A Q fan Amd. Imn> Capital fl. 45,000,000 Amenta II o 6 ooo
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