Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 11 August 1908

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    20 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 183 VOL. LXVI. TUESDAY, lith AUGUST. 1908. PRICE 20 CENTS.
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      1036 1 the pinang gazette.” FT" 0 01 forten HIGH CIASS IRISH LINENS —a— i SUBSCRIPTION. Apply No. 38, NEW MUSIC/. To BB BOLD BY ff s7B—uc Pinang Gazette Office. Auction without Reserve Price. 3 For Dailp Dsue, in Tount, $?7 per aun«m, NEW SONG AND DANCE ALBUMS. AT BEACH STREET H
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      3189 2 TENDERS INVITED THE REVENUE J J, RMS ENACTMENT G. (HEANG SOOJAT i CO., CANADIAN P C,HC BAILWAy sh lP Plng Z. Mil I LU. CoxBtITDTION or Spielt Faom. Nog ISIO and 120 a Pitt Street Steamship Line. CjnVF RNMFKIT OF PFRAK Under the provisions of section 3of IHEN A I
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    INFECTIOUS DISEASES.
    1339 3 NOTIFICATION OF CASES BY DOCTORS. BIRTHS AND DEATHS ORDINANCE. At a meeting of the Legislative Council, on Friday afternoon, Mr. W. G. Maxwell the Acting Attorney-General, proposed the second reading of the Bill to amend the Births and Deaths Ordinance, of 1897. In doing so, the hon. member
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    Local Stocks and Shares
    370 3 Messrs. Fraser <k Co.’s latest Singapore Share Circular states Very little business has been done with London owing to the Stock Exchange being closed, but locally there has been a small enquiry for Tin shares which in several cases have hardened considerably. Mining.— The feature of
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    PROHIBITED COINS.
    777 3 THEIR COLLECTION IN PENANG. On January 8 we published an article on the collection of prohibited copper coins, and drew the attention of the public generally, especially depositors in the Federated Malay States, Sumatra and Siamese Territories, to the notice issued by the Penang Chinese Money-Changer’s Syndicate on
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    Weeding on Rubber Estates.
    163 3 The London correspond-uit of a Colombo paper writes The case for weeding, or not weeding on rubber estates is causing some discussion just now here, now that so many Companies’ reports are out, and in the bands of shareholders. Some of these gentlemen are apparently rather
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    BRITISH TRAMWAY LAW.
    365 3 At Shanghai the Acting Assistant Judge, Mr. A. R. Vincent, (formerly of Bangkok), has given judgment in an interesting tramway case. A doctor driving in his motor car along a road too narrow to allow him to get out of the way was followed by a traincar,
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    Unclaimed Letters.
    90 3 The following unclaimed letters, parcels, and telegrams are lying at the Penang Post Office Adler, Mr. Moffatt, F. A. Casey, W. R. Perera, T. Campbell, W.A. Capt.Pogorelsky, S. M. Davidoff, Miss Bell inaßu>>s. M. Davidson, Capt. J. A.Spencer, D. C Duncan, S. W. Sharman. J. H. Fisher, C.
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    THE WEEK.
    142 3 Tuesday, Ilth August. Agricultural Show, Kuala Lumpur. P.C.C. Tennis Ties. Band, Goli Club. Victoria Jubilee R. A. Chapter. Pathescope, 7.30 and 9 p.m. Japanese Comedy Co., 9 p.m. Wednesday. I2th August Anniversary of Penang. Public Holiday. Agricultural Show, Kuala Lumpur. Band, Esplanade, 6 to 7 p.m. Pathescope, 7-30
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      48 3 If people only knew how easy it is to cure a headache, very few would consent to sutler from another one. Stearns’ Headache Cure drives away the pain in a few minutes and leaves one feeling better than before the pain commenced. It never fails. Insist on «< Stearns’.”
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      106 3 A Well-known Remedy. There are few people in this country who have not used, or at least heard of, Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is the first' thing they think of when they or any member of the- family are stricken with diarrhoea, pain in the stomach, or
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      35 3 Stearns’ Cordial of Cod Liver Extract is the recognised leader of invigorating tonic. While it is so serviceable as a medicine, is its free from obnoxious taste and unpleasant action. STEEL TRUNKS. McAlister Co Ltd.
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      42 3 Men of Sense can appreciate a good thing That’s why so many of them take Stearns’ Wine of Cod Liver Oil whenever they feel the need of a good tonic and blood builder. Tastes good, does good. STEEL TRUNKS. McAlister Co.. Ltd.
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      465 3 f The Handy ZJ?™" Home Remedy. /o OW^ L V’ S A W A box of BEcCHAM a PiLLs »l>uu.d Q AnISBCCI 1 always be k?pt in the house, as, like a jte- I sz«a_a» I “stitch in time,” they may save much I future worry and expense. On the
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      63 3 The Tides. High Water. Low Water. Aug. 11 11.10 p.m. 514 p.m 12 12.01 a.in. 602 pm. 13 12.48 a.in. 6.47 p.m. n 14 1.35 a m 7.34 p in. 15 2.23 a.m. 8.23 p.in. 16 3.11 a.m. 9.10 p.m. 17 401 a.m. 10.02 p.m. The Moon. O Full Moon
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    Tuesday, 11th August, 1908.
    1466 4 To-day (Tuesday) is the 122nd anniversary of the Settlement of Penang, although to-morrow is the date on which it is officially recognised. The 11th August, 1786—the day on which Cap ain Francis Light hoisted the British colours—was the eve of the birthday anniversary of George, Prince
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    TAMIL LABOUR.
    902 4 amended bill in council. THE GOVERNOR'S VIEWS. In intro uctng for the consideration of members of the Legislative Council at their meeting, on Friday afternoon, the Bill to repeal and re enact, with amendments, the Tamil Immigration Fund Ordinance of 1907, Mr. W G Maxwell, th' Acting AttorneyGeneral,
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    258 4 We understand that Mr. B. M. Sharma is at present acting ns Hindustani Interpreter in the Police Court. Miss Alice Fletcher has been appointed a nurse in the I’erak Medical Service and is expected shortly from England. Mr. H. R. Nicell, of the Chartered Bank of India,
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    Lawn Tennis.
    97 4 The P.C C. Tournament. The following tie-ihave been fixed for Thursday, 13th August:— Single Handicap. Class A. Final. W. D. Procter r. W. J. Hodge Double Handicap. Class A. W. H. Threlfall it V. D. Parsons v. W. S. Dunn «t W. S. Goldie Single Handicap. Class B.
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    Full Court of Appeal.
    99 4 The full Court of Appeal opened in the Suprein* Court this mornin/, presided over by the Acting Chi»*f Justice, Mr. A. F. Law, with Mr. J ustice W W Fisher and Mr. Justice T de M. L. Braddell. The first case was that of A. R
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    Municipal Commission.
    295 4 The following is the business for the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners on Thursday 1. Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed 2. Any special business the President may bring forward 3. Questions 4. Application to join Provident Fund 5. Some bills to be passed 6.
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      338 4 “Amstel ’TTeer. Per case of 48 quarts $11.50 1 exclosive of Per case of 96 pints $14.25 J SLOT Co., SOLE AGENTS. RED STAR SANITARY FLUID RED STAR NON-CORROSIVE MON-POISONOUS BRAND. A Disinfectant, Deodorizer and Perfect Cleanser for all purposes. It has the appearance of Milk when mixed with water.
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    ST. JOHN’S INSTITUTION.
    101 5 IHE OPENING CEREMONY. JOHN ANDERSON PRESENT. From Our Special Representative Kuala Lumpur, 11th Aug. The opening ceremony at St. John’s just rut ion took place here yesterday, in the presence of nearly a thousand people The Rev. Brother James, Principal of St Xavier’s Institution, Penang, welcomed }I
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    THE RUBBER MARKET.
    36 5 I’HE WORLD’S VISIBLE SUPPLY. From Our Otvn Correspondent.] London, 11th August. The world’s viable supply of rubber at date is reported t<> be 806 tons over the amount at this time last year.
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    A SHIPPING STRIKE.
    59 5 DISPUTE IN GERMAN YARDS Itir.ii rnn’i Skiiviok 1 London. 10th August. Owing to a dispute regarding wages, 12.000 employees have been locked out fi in the shipbuilding yards in Stettin. A Serious Outlook-L’nle-s the dispute is settled by Wednesda 1 58,000 binds will be idle, and the
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    CHINESE IN AUSTRALIA.
    61 5 NINE STOWAWAYS DISCOVERED. Bkuteh’s Service London. 11th August. It is reported that Chinamen are sttiving to enter Australia in defiance of the Immigration laws. The Federal Immigration searchers m Sydney yesterday discovered nine of them lying on the top of the boiler of the German vessel, Prinz
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    ECHO OF OLYMPIC GAMES.
    46 5 CHAGRIN OF YANKEE PRESS. [Reuter’s Service London, 11th August. The American newspapers are printing numerous interviews with those returning from the Olympic Gaines, denouncing British unfairness with regard to the incident in which Carpenter, of America, was disqualified tor fouling Lieur. Halswell.
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    TRADE DEPRESSION.
    50 5 DECREASED IM ORTS EXPORTS. Kkiitkh SKHVIOK. I London, 10th August. The Board of Trade returns for the month of July show decreases in imports into the United Kingdom of £5,434,739 and in exports of £6.746,606, including £2,382,340 in cotton goods, as compared with the same month last year.
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    AVIATION.
    46 5 WILBUR WRIGHT’S AEROPLANE. [Rkuter’s Srrvice London, 11th August. Aviators are intensely enthusiastic over Mr Wilbur Wright’s flight in hi» aeroplane, which was perfectly birdlike and responsive to every motion of the steersman. Mr. Wright refuses to continue his flight until the plague of photographers ceases.
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    THE TUMULT IN PERSIA.
    26 5 [Reuter’s Service London, 10th August. There was stubborn fighting in Tabriz "U Saturday. The revolutionaries sustained heavy losses and lost some guns.
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    CHOLERA.
    37 5 HEAVY MORTALITY IN RUSSIA. [Rbutrr’s Service.] London, 10th August. There have been 360 cases of cholera, and 174 deaths, in the Governments of Astrakan and Saratoff, and in the Don territory of Russia, since July 21.
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
    777 5 ORDINARY MEETING FRIDAY, AUG. 7. Present. His Excellency the Governor, Sir John Anderson, k.c.m.g. His Excellency Major-Genl. T. Perrott, c.B. Hon. the Col. Sec. Capt. Young. W. G. Maxwell (Act. Attorney-General). J.O. Anthonisz (Act. Colonial Treasurer). E. C. Ellis. Dr. D. J. Galloway. T. S. Baker Tan Jiak
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    AGRI-HORTICULTURAL SHOW.
    2087 5 YESTERDAY’S PROCEEDINGS. THE GOVERNOR’S SPEECH. RUBBER SPECULATORS “WARNED ORE!” THE NEXT SHOW IN PENANG! (From Our Special Representative). Kuala Lumpur, lOth Aug. King’s weather favoured the opening of the Agri-Horticultural Show to-day (Monday), and, at the commencement of the day’s proceedings, there was, as stated in my first
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    THE AMERICAN ARGOSY.
    71 5 GBEAT RECEPTION AT AUCKLAND, “ANGLO-SAXON BROTHERHOOD!” [Rrutrhs Skhvick.] London, 11th August. The American battleship fleet, which has arrived in Auckland, New Zealand, met with an enthusiastic greeting from the public and Press. The newspapers dwell on the Anglo-Saxon brotherhood which will help to keep a White Australia.
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    HIS MAJESTY KING EDWARD.
    48 5 A VISIT TO THE CONTINENT. Rku'i'kh’s Skhvick. 1 London, 11th August. His Majesty King Edward has started for Crouberg, where he will meet the Kaiser, after which he will proceed to Ischl to meet the Emperor Francis. Afterwards His Majesty will go to Marienbad.
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    SPECIAL GERMAN SERVICE.
    64 5 AVIATION. Berlin, 10th August. Count Zeppelin has signified his intention of accepting Germany’s national gift, which Prince Bulow has taken charge of on his behalf from to-day. U. S. FLEET. The American battleship fleet lias arrived at Auckland, New Zealand. TURKEY. It is said that the Sultan
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    LOG BOOK.
    845 6 Last Friday night, when the 8 s. Selangor called at Malacca for passengers to Singapore, so severe an inshore breeze was blowing that the boatmen were unable to get out to her. Two men of the Brazilian training ship Benjamin Constant, who were left behind in Singapore, left
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    88 6 To-mokrow. For. Per. Clone. Negapatam Madras Thongwa 10 a.m. Registration 4 p.m. to-day. Batn Bahra Padang 11 a.m. Trang and Pang Nga Tong Chay Un 11 a.m. Teluk Anson Vidar 11 a.m. Bindings Mary Austin 11 a.m. Singapore, China and Japan Malta 5 p.m. Thursday. Trang Leong Ho
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    European Mails.
    236 6 Homk- Ex- PosrrivKi.v To WARD. p RCTRD |)(JIC. SAIL P. tfc O. Marmora 15/8 B. I. 22/8 N.D.L. Scharnhorst 19/8 Outward. P. «k O. Malta 13/8 B. I. 20/8 N. D.lz. PJ?./'’riecteric/i 20/8 ON WEEK DAYS. FOR Taiping, Ipoh, Batu Gajah, Kuala Kubu, Kuala Lumpur, and Seremban at
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    SHIPPING ARRIVALS.
    71 6 Japara, Brit., 1194, Hut, August 10, Singapore, gen., Huttenbach, Liebert 1 o. Omapere, Brit., 340, Bell, August 11, Tavoy, gen., E. S. Co. Perak, Brit., 519, Quine, August 10, Port Swettenham, gen., Adamson, Gilfillan Co. Pin Seng, Brit., 378, Ralph, August 10, Singapore, gen., E. S. Co. Pegu,
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    CLEARANCES.
    45 6 Malacca for Tongkah Avagyee for Tongkah. Jin Ho for Langkat. Petrel for Asahan. Pin Seng for Port Swettenham ami Singapore. Flying Dragon for Pulau Langkawi and Setul. Hye Leong for Teluk Anson. Perak (S. S. Co.) for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Malaya for Deli.
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    SHIPPING EXPECTED.
    152 6 Name oj Steamer, where from, appru.cima te date oj arrival, where hound, and Agents Ajax, Singapore, Sept. 19, Antwerp, W. M. A. Apcar, S’pore, Sept. 11, Calcutta, A. A. A. C. Apcar, S’pore, August 12, Calcutta, A. A. A. Benvenue, London, August 19, Japan, S. B Cyclops, S
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    PASSENGERS.
    30 6 By p erak (August 10) from Port Swettenham Mrs. Venning, Miss aclean, Messrs. J. H. Pye and H. King from Singapore, 8 Chinese Ladies, Messrs. Bailey and D. Gilchrist.
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    SHARES.
    1153 6 o c* I S O *****0 i ’JS I Capital. Subscribed. shares. K Dividends. 30 O’ MINING. Gaia t fin non £1 £1 1/- paid January, 1901 ltaubAiist.CoM Mining Co., Kullv 1’• t: 15! 3 SH»».»»» 4141.» WJ» |g/ f 0 .J.'’, ’J 1898 /2.500,000 %500,000 25,000 /!<»«> HOO
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    EXCHANGE.
    120 6 Penang, 11th August, 1908. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) Ixmdon Demand Bank 2/3 13/16 4 months’ sight Rank 2/4 1/16 3 Credit 04 1/4 3 Documentary 4/4 5/16 Calcutta Demand Bank It» 3 «lays’sight Private 176 Bombay Demand Bank 174| 3 days’sight Private 176 Ms-iras, Demand Bank 3
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    PRODUCE.
    198 6 Penang, 11th August, 1908. Gohl lent 65.40 Pepper (W Coast 3 n. 5 z no stock. White Peppei $l5 buyers. Trang Peppei $lO buyers for India. Mac® $7O nom. Mace Pickings $5B sales. Cloves (picked) out of season. Nutmegs HO $l9 buyers (No l $6 30 sales. u 2
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