Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 10 August 1908

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    20 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 182 VOL. LXVI. MONDAY. 10th AUGUST. 1908. PRICE 20 CENTS.
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      1069 1 THE pinang gazette.’’ to ,or ter notice. QOOOOOOOOOOQOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SUBSCRIPTION. Apply No. 38, A4 R- BLACKSTOCK having ceased to THE PENANG ADVERTISING AGENCY, JE s7B—uc Pinang Gazelle Office. represent us, the Management hntxt! I /k Bill Posters and General Advertising Contractors, Kw For Daily Issue, in Town, $27 per annum, of
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      1981 2 CkSnninrr Mannheim Insurance Co. ~1 -pp I HOWARTH ERSKINE. Ltd., I B j\ Y K J CIVIL, ELECTRICAL, AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS, «»1 Japaft Ma.i Steamship Co. Ld. STRAITS, SIAM, F.M.S., CHINA, and BURMA. IF I rritish E new guinea, new The London Assurance ff SOLE AGENTS FOR ypndispensable in Hot
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    THE HONGKONG TYPHOON.
    886 3 THE SINKING OF THE YINGKING.” Describing the foundering of the river steamer Ying King, during the typhoon at Hongkong, on July *2B, Mr. Fergusson, the Chief Officer, said it was the force of the seas which brought about the wreck of the ship. They battered in her
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    TAMIL LABOUR.
    2173 3 Grant Duffs Diary. IMPORTANT AMENDMENTS. The following is the full text of ttie Bill intituled an Ordinance to repeal and reenact with Amendments The Tamil Immigration Fund Ordinance 1907,” which was introduced in the Legislative Council on Friday It is hereby’ enacted by His Excellency the Governor of
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    THE WEEK.
    147 3 Monday. 10th August Public Holiday. St. Lawrence. Agricultural Show, Kuala Lumpur. Band. Esplanade, 9 p.m. Japanese Comedy Co., 9 p.m. Pathescope, 7-30 and 9-30 p.m. Tuesday, Ilth August. Agricultural Show, Kuala Lumpur. P.C.G. Tennis Ties. Band, Golf Club. Victoria Jubilee R A. Chapter. Pathescope, 7.30 and 9 p.m.
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      41 3 Men of Sense can appreciate a good thing. That’s why so many of them take Stearns Cordial of Cod Liver Extract whenever they feel the need of a good tonic and blood builder. Tastes good, does good. SCALES. McAlister Co., Ltd.
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      32 3 Looking for Trouble.—When Stearns Wine of Cod Liver Oil goes down the throat it begins looking for trouble, and when it finds the trouble it begins curing it. Makes wea people strong.
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      52 3 Aching heads made good as new is a sign that might well be displayed by any chemist •who sells Stearns’ Headache Cure, for this article quickly banishes pain and leaves the head clear. An aching head can’t do itself justice. Give it a chance by using Stearns’ Headache Cure. Insist
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      75 3 As a Last Resort. Before going to the express of calling a doctor for a case of diari hoea or dysentery, procure a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy and you will be more than pleased with the result. There is not-another medicine in the world that has
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      812 3 IN THE KITCHEN. i Bkta. “Joseph L Evision Kich, wholesome, palate-tempting soups; delicious thick gravies; cups f'l'T'TC' wj, of invigorating beef tea—BOA KIL will help you to make them all. g I p THE Captain, Owners, XX V IX I L a,,d Agents of the Every kitchen should have BOVRIL.
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      59 3 The Tides. High Water. Low Water. Aug. 10 10.23 p.m. 4.26 p.m 11 11.10 p.m. 514 p.m 12 12.01 a.in. 6.02 pm. 13 12.48 a.m. 6.47 p.m. 14 1.35 am 7.34 pm. 15 2.23 a.m. 8.23 p.m. 16 3.11 a.m. 9.10 p.m. The Moon. O Full Moon 12 Aug. Last
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    Monday, 10th August, 1908.
    1143 4 I'he annual financial report and statements -jf the Colonial Treasurer, the Hon. A. T. Bryant, formed the subject, of a paper laid on the table at the Legislative Council meeting on Friday. The document, which is a bulky one, reached us this morning, and is of
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    CORONATION DAY.
    386 4 The anniversary of the Coronation of their Majesties King Edward and Queen Alexandra passed off very quietly in this Settlement yesterday. Beyond the appearance of a few flags, a Royal salute of 21 guns by H. M. S. JsZrrea, and the singing of the National Anthem in some
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    Rubber Crops.
    385 4 A telegram from the manager of the Liuggi Plantations, Limited, states that ttie total quantify of rubber harvested on the Company’s Estates during July was 26,000 lb. The Manager of the Vallambrosa Rubber Co. has issued the following crop returns for 1908-9 July 19,738 lb. Previously 51,047 Total
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    863 4 A fancy dress dance is to be held in fU Klang Club on August 29. We regret to hear that H.H. the Sui; rl|l of Pahang is reported to be ill. Dr. G. T. D. Cooper has been app<,i„ tef a Deputy Registrar of Deaths, Penan» Mr.
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      140 4 LIP T O N’S I 1 I A g PENANG AGENTS: 3 Paterson, Simons t co., Ltd. p WHy’IIVB i WHEN YOU CAN DIE OF LAUGHTER P ATHESCOPE, King Street Theatre Hall. 4 To-Night s Programme, BEST EVER SEEN. t PATHE’S Pictures. Booking at Mkssbs. CUNNINGHAM, CLARK Co. K. H.
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      89 4 must be addressed Io “Th Editor,'' written on one side of the paper only, and accompanied by the writer s name and address, not necessarily for insertion but as a guarantee of good faith. A LL MONIES must be paid at the Pinang Gazette Office, Penang, to the General Manager,
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    THE RUBBER MARKET.
    120 5 HIGH PRICE FOR PARA. THE EFFECT OF SPECULATION. From Our Own Correspondent.] London, Bth August. At the public auc .<>u 'ales of rubber on Friday a high price was secured for Para rubber as compared with Plantation grown rubber. This was due to the “bears” covering and
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    THE MUSSULMAN STATES.
    75 5 PROPOSED UNIFICATION Rkutbr’r Skrvior London, Bth August. A telegram received at St. Petersburg <rates that a party of “Young Turks” have arrived at Tabriz (Persia), and are engaged in a propaganda with a view to 'ecuring a uii.fication of ail the Mussulman States under a Liberal Constitution
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    MUNICIPAL CORRUPTION.
    82 5 THE MILE END SCANDALS. Louden, 10th August. On the twentieth day the trial of the Mile End Guardians came to an end, when all the accused were found guilty. The first was sentenced to two years’ and the others from six to fifteen months’ imprisonment, and fines ranging
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    THE LAMBETH CONFERENCE.
    51 5 RESTRICTION OF FAMILIES [Reuter s Srrvice London, 10th August. The Lambeth Conference has been concluded. The Anglican Bishops condemn artificial restriction of families and remarriage of the innocent party in a divoice suit. A Narrow Majority The resolution was adopted by 87 votes to 84—a majority of
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    SHIPBUILDING.
    37 5 BRITISH FIRMS ENTERPRISE Rrotrr’s SrhVICK. I London, 10th August. .Messrs. Armstrong, Whitworth Co. are issuing a million sterling worth of debentures, at 4 per cent, interest, at the price of for extensions in Italy and Japan.
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    THE AMERICAN ARGOSY.
    16 5 London, 9th August. The American battleship fleet has arrived at Auckland, New Zealand.
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    SPECIAL GERMAN SERVICE.
    86 5 AVIATION. Berlin, 9th August. Count Zeppelin expects to make another ascent within eight weeks. SHIPPING. The Norddeutscher Lloyd has published a statement regarding an agreement to run a steamer service to Hongkong, New Guinea, Japan, and Sydney, once every four weeks. TURKEY. The “Young Turkey” Party have
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    MACEDONIA.
    168 5 ANGLO-RUSSIAN REFORMS. A HINT TO .THE POWERS Beutrr s Service London, 9th August. Russia has communicated to the Powers the Anglo-Russian reform scheme, but only for their information. She considers that it is necessary, in view of current events in Turkey, that the Powers should defer any action implying
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    Penang Wharves.
    313 5 The Vote for New 'Lug. Singapore exchanges containing a report of the proceedings at the Legislative Council, on Friday, did not reach this oflice till 12.20 p.m. to-day. As we are publishing earlier in view of to-day’s holiday, we must content ourselves with reproducing the portion dealing with
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    Typhoon Shelter.
    247 5 Hongkong Government’s Decision. Increased Taxation on ShippingHongkong, Aug. 7. The Legislative Council has passed a resolution to construct an a iditional typhoon shelter for native craft at Mong-kok-tsui at a cost of $1,500,000. The cost of this shelter will be met partially by increasing the light dues for
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    AGRI-HORTICULTUKAL SHOW.
    710 5 OPENING TO-DAY. SOME OF THE PRIZE-WINNERS. (From Our Special Representative.) KuaD Lumpur, 10th Aug A large contingent of native exhibitors travelled down from Penang and the various F.M.S. towns by the mail train on Saturday an 1 yesterday for the fifth joint annud Agri Horticultural Show of the
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    PERAK RACES.
    254 5 FIRST DAY’S HANDICAPS. We learn that the following handicaps have been drawn up by Mr. C. E. Velge, the Official Handicapper to the Straits Racing Association, for the first day’s Race Meeting at Taiping on August 18 Race 3. Ex-Griffin Race. Second Start 10.7 Cartoon 8.7 Connaught Ranger
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    The Late Dr. Barrack.
    313 5 Amidst every manifestation of the deepest sympathy and greatest grief, the remains of the late Dr. J. W. Barrack were interred at Teluk Sisek, on July 16. From the time that his remains had been brought back to Kuantan, until the cortege left his quar ers.
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    Ladies’ Rifle Shooting
    128 5 The t Kuala Lumpur paper gives the following scores for the Selangor Ladies’ Rifle Club’s August Spoon Mrs. Goldie 30 +7= 37 Miss Violet Grey 31 +2= 33 Mrs. Gerrard 32scr. =32 Mrs. Trump 31 scr. =3l Mrs. Burnside 29 +2= 31 Miss Birch 27 +4= 31
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    Tin Output for July.
    38 5 The following returns for the month of July ■have been published Kanalioi, Ltd., piculs. 251.35 Bruseh Hydraulic* 245.00 Serendah Hydraulic 437.68 Chenderiang 703.00 Sociĕtĕ des Etains de Kinta 2,625 00 Fifteen days working only.
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    LOG BOOK.
    841 6 A large coaling station is to bo established at the port of Manzanillo, on the Pacific Coast <>f Mexico. The concession for the enterprise has been obtained by the American contractor who is constructing the harbour and port improvements at Manzanillo for this Government. The concession gives the
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    MAILS CLOSE
    88 6 To-mokrow. For. Per. Close. Tongkah Malacca I p.m. Tongkah Avagyee 1 pm. Langkat Jin Ho 1 p.m. Asahan Petrel 1 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore Pin Seng 3 p.m. Pulau Langkawi and Setul Flying Dragon 3 p.m. Teluk Anson Hye Leong 3 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore Perak
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    European Mails.
    37 6 Home- o Ex- Positivki.v Io Steamer. i% WARD. PECTED. DUR. ftAIL. P. O. Marmora 15/8 B. I. 22/8 N.D.L. Scharnhorst 19/8 Outward. P. «fcO. Malta 13/8 B. I. 20/8 N. D. L. PE. Friederich 20/8
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    ON WEEK DAYS.
    295 6 FOR Taiping, Ipoh, Batu Gajah, Kuala Kubu, Kuala Lumpur, and Seremban at 6 a.m. and 1 p.m. Kedah, at 7 a.m. Kuala Mudah, at 7 a.m. Kulim, at 1 p.m. Butterworth, at 7 a.m., 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4-30 p.m. Prve, at 7-30 a.m., 11 a.m.,
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    SHIPPING ARRIVALS.
    92 6 Avagyee, Brit., 247, Campbell, August 9, Tongkah, gen., E. S. Co. Agamemnon, Brit., 4461, Robinson, August 8, Singapore, gen W. Mansfield Co. Jin Ho, Brit., 110, Wright, August 10, Langkat, gen., E. S. Co. Kum Sang, Brit., 2077, Bullen, August 10, Calcutta, gen., Boustead Co. Malacca, Brit., 405,
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    CLEARANCES.
    19 6 Sree Bangka for Batu Bahra. anton for Bindings and Teluk Anson Japara for Pulo Wei, Olehleh and Padang.
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    SHIPPING EXPECTED.
    24 6 Name oj ‘Steamer, where from, approximate date of arrival, where bound, and A gents Titan, Singapore, August 3, L pool, W. M.
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    PASSENGERS.
    27 6 By Malaya (August 8) from Deli, Mr. and Mrs. Aalders, Mrs. Edi with 2 children, Mr. and Mrs. Menalda, Messrs. Harman, Engler, v.d. Meulen, v.d. Schouwenburg.
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    SHARES.
    1240 6 a OS I 2 I tS No. of Dividends. Capital. Subscribed. SharPa Value. Pai I- 5 2 -W CQ 98 I a 1 7 MINING. I Gol4 I I r £1 I/- paid January. 1901 Aust, «old Mining Co.. Ltd. B ally P. j 5 181'2 £200.0(m £191.250 150
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    EXCHANGE.
    126 6 Penang, 10th August, 1908. (By Courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 2/3 13/16 n 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 1/16 n 3 Credit )/4 1/4 3 Documentary 2/4 5/16 Calcutta Demand Bank »1* 174| 3 days’sight Private 176 Bombay Demand Bank 174| 3 days'sight Private 1 76
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    PRODUCE.
    195 6 Penang, 10th August, 1908. Gohl 'Hal 65.40 Pepper Coast 3 m o no stock. White Pepper $l5 buyers. I rang Pepper $lO buyers for India. Mac» $7O nom. Mace Pickings $5B sales. Cloves (picked) out of season. Nutmegs 110 $l9 buyers. TMo I $6 3») sales. Sugar j u
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      52 6 A Message from Australia. Messrs. Williamson Co., Jundah, Queensland, writes Chamberlain’s Coliic, Cholt-ia, and Diarrhoea Remedy enjoys a great reputation in these parts. It has eftected some really remarkable cures, and K e 1 18 i Cßr< l a ho,nH without a bottle.” T gL y Store-keeper,. a“„*. 1O I)
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      27 6 Petter’s Patent Petroleum Engines. THE MOST PERFECT MOTOR OF THE DA!. ‘Jor Quotation» and (Catalogues APPJY TO SANDILANDS, BUTTERY GO Sole Agents, PENANG AND F. M. S.
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      7 6 I PRIZE MIfDAL SAFES. McAlister Co., Ltd,
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      239 6 CT’ranfiJ’CTJ The Old Way pV k Thirty years ago old-fashioned Cod Liver Oil bA'I J B to be forced down patient’s throat. Invalids ■HB HH K couldn't take it, and children wouldn't, laittiife I doctors prescribed it and yet wneti enough could be taken into the system it was beneficial,
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