Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 26 August 1908

Microfilm: NL1858
Total Pages: 8
1 8 Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    20 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. Pio. 195 VOL. LXVI. WEDNESDAY, 26th AUGUST. 1908. PRICE 20 CENTS.
    20 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      758 1 THE PINANG GAZETTE.” FOR SALE, OFFICE TO LET. E L ’S^ GRAND MUSICAL RECITALI CRUSHED FOOD. SUBSCRIPTION. QOOD RUBBER STUMPS, 10 month. OMMODIOUS office or. third floor m rri d CO “P'- NEW RECEIVE» “7 d C Hongkong 4 Shanghai Bank Bnild- Apply m writing io HEINRICH KOHLER. ForZX»l S
      758 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      1633 2 Shipping. *****©*****000©0©00©00©00©©0 Dealers In Cycles, 1 1 O ,i* O Wl Sewing Machines, N. Y. K. MATSUO’S 1 gfflßa-a '/f../ rinnmnfndnnnli 2 MIMI K T ta^sbsz th /l jgk o Japanese iinematograpn. Britain new Zealand ports 5£ yp«dtep?nsat»e in Hot Countries. (with transhipment). jL XJftf 5» iMMIIOI I COIICt «I
      1,633 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Article
    COUNT ZEPPELIN.
    817 3 Th® story of the inventor who sacrifices everything in the pursuit of an idea is always interesting—particularly if his efforts at la.st attain success. Count Zeppelin, whose new airship is arousing so much interest, has a remarkable record of devotion in the search. He is over seventy years
    817 words
  • Article
    THE GUIDES AT BISLEY.
    535 3 The following brief notice in the Bisley Prize list refers to the most creditable wise of the Malay States Guides in the Robert Cup for team snap-shooting, beating th 26th City of London by the narrow margin of one point. Roberts Challenge Cup Final Stage Team
    535 words
  • Article
    Malaya or Malaysia ?
    321 3 Malaya or Malaysia Dr. H. L. E. Luering writes from Penang io the Kuala Lumpur paper You have raised the question why the members of the Methodist Episcopal Mission persist in using the word Malaysia instead of Malaya.” As the senior Methodist Missionary at present in this country permit me
    321 words
  • Article
    PARTNERSHIPS REGISTRATION.
    702 3 The Hangkong Daily Press of the 13th inst. has this on the above subject From India to China for a quarter of a century or more the need for the registration of Native partnerships has been voiced and frequently considered with a view to the enactment of legislation
    702 words
  • Article
    Rubber Canker in Deli.
    162 3 A plan* er of long experience has dealt, in the Sumatra Pos', a heavy blow at the rubber canker scare. He assures that journal that, in East Sumatra, canker seldom shows itself and does but little harm. It is marked out easily and all danger can
    162 words
  • Article
    IMPROVED MINING METHODS.
    454 3 We understand that, owing to expectations of a rise in the price of tin being a contingency that is not likely to be effected within the near future, several of the Chinese mines which had to be shut down are already making arrangements to recommence work, and
    454 words
  • Article
    THE WEEK.
    127 3 Wedaesday. 26th Avgust Band, Esplanade, 6 to 7 p.m. Matsuo’s Cinematograph. Patheecope, 7-30 and 9 p.m. Thvrsday, 27th Avgust. Outward P. O. Mail. League Football: Butterflies v. N. U., Esplanade. Band, Golf Club. Municipal Commission. Patheacope, 7-30 and 9 pm. P.C.C. Tennis Tiea. Friday. 28th August. St. Augustin,
    127 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      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 tiie family are stricken with diarrhoea, pain in the stomach, or
      106 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      71 3 As a Last Resort. Before going to the express of calling a doctor for a case of diarrhoea or dysentery, procure a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy and you will I'o more than pleased with the result. There is not another medicine in the world that lias
      71 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 3
      54 3 Should be kept in Every Household. As a result of saving my child I regard Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy as a medicine which should be in every household.— John Adams, Merchant, Gold River, Nova Scotia For sale by all Chemists and Store-keepers. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
      54 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 4
      83 3 The heart can ne’er a transport know, that never feels a pain,” says Lyttleton. Fortune ately this is not true of the head. The less headache one has the better off he is. It is well to be provided with Stearns’ Headachs Cure, which always cures all sorts of headachequickly.
      83 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 5
      457 3 f POWELL’sX [BalsamAniseed] I fCOUGHS For COLDS X ASTHMA BRONCHITIS/ Safe for Children. V J CJiemieti store». Be etreJ get Powell’» with abort Traat Mark. f The Handy Home Remedy. A box of BEECHAM S PILLS si.ou d «always be kept in the house, as, like a jjik “stitch in
      457 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 6
      15 3 WHY IWOT BUY NOW??? BY PAYING A WEEK.I RtMisan Maw ca., itt, 20, BEACH STREET.
      15 words
  • Page 3 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 3 Miscellaneous Column 1
      55 3 The Tides. High Water. Low Water. Aug. 26 11.12 a.m. 5.11 am. 27 12.01 .m. 602 a.m. 28 12.47 p.m.' 6.48 a.m. 29 1.36 p.m. 7.34 a.m. 30 2.24 pm. 8.23 a.m 31 3.14 p.m. 9.12 a.m. The Moon. O New Moon 27 Aug. First Quarter 3 Sept. O Full
      55 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 3 Miscellaneous Column 2
      139 3 MEDAN EXHIBITION. programme. Saturday, 9 a.m. Opening of Exhibi29th Aug. tion. 5 p.m. Football Match. 9 p.m. Ball. Sunday, 10 a.m. Flower and Fruit 30th Aug. Exhibition. 5 p.m. Hockey Match. 9 p.m. Performance in the Theatre. Monday, 10 am. Procession. 81st Aug. 2 p.m. Native Sports. 3.30 p.m. Distri
      139 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Article
    Wednesday, 26th August, 1908.
    1194 4 In the ordinary course of events it may well be expected that one effect of the Agricultural Exhibition to be opened at Medan, Deli, on Saturday of this week, will be to attract still greater attention to the tradal relations between the Straits Settlements and the
    1,194 words
  • Article
    ST. GEORGE’S CHURCH.
    332 4 SERVICE OF PRAISE. There was a large congregation present in St. George’s Church yesterday afternoon on the occasion of a Service of Praise, which was arranged with the laudable object of raising funds to defray the balance of debt incurred in connection with the installation of electric
    332 words
  • Article
    A Smart Capture.
    422 4 The capture of a much wanted Malay was effected by Sergeant Hawkins of Lumut, Dindiugs, on Monday, the 17th inst. The Sergeant, during his ordinary round of duties, became suspicious of a certain Malay, a stranger to the district, and not being at all satisfied with the
    422 words
  • Article
    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    749 4 The Resident-General, F.M.S., has gone to Pahang. The Rev. H. Armstrong Hall —a brother of Mr. Strode Hall of Kuala Lumpur—has been appointed a Canon Residentiary of Ripon Cathedral. The Hon A. Murray, Colonial Engineer, and Mr. W. C. Michell, Auditor-General, left Singapore for Labuan on departmental
    749 words
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      294 4 ♦*’«pAT H E S C 6 P E,” King* Street Theatre Hall, TO-NIGHT’S PROGRAMME. Ist SHOW AT 7.30 P.M. 2nd SHOW AT 9.30 P.M. 4 1. The 50th Bielostock’s 1 Hurry-up Please Jubilee. 2. Winter Sports at Chamonix. 2. An Interesting Play. 3. A Pedicure for Love. < 4 3.
      294 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2
      87 4 CONTRIBUTIONS must be addressed to The 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. LL MONIES must be paid at the Pinang Gazette Office, Penang, to the General Manager, Mr.
      87 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Article
    A MYSTERIOUS CRIME.
    147 5 ARMY MAJOR’S WIFE KILLED. [Rrutkr’r Skrvicr] London, 25th August. Mrs. Luard, the wife of Major-General Charles Edward Luard, late R. E f.r.g.s., was found murdered by two revolver shots yesterday afternoon, on the balcony of a lonely summer house in the dense woods near her residence, Ightham
    [Rrutkr’r Skrvicr]  -  147 words
  • Article
    HEALTH OF THE ARMY.
    59 5 IMPROVEMENT AT ALL STATIONS. [Reuter’s Service.] Loudon, 25th August. The Army Medical Report for the year 1907, which has just been published, shows an improvement in the health of the troops at ah stations, especially in India and Egypt. Black Spots.” There was a deterioration at
    [Reuter’s Service.]  -  59 words
  • Article
    RUSSIA’S FOREIGN MINISTER.
    48 5 CONFERENCE WITH CLEMENCEAU. R»I’TKH S SiCHVIOK London, 26th August M. I-volsky, the Russian Foreign Minister, and M. Clemenceau, rhe French Premier, had an hour’s conference at Karlsbad yesterday. Visit to King Edward. M. Tsvolsky will lunch with His Majesty King Edward at Matienbad today (Wednesday
    R»I’TKH S SiCHVIOK  -  48 words
  • Article
    SITUATION IN TURKEY.
    42 5 A GOVERNOR ARRESTED Reuter’s Service.] Loudon. 26th August. The Vali (Governor-General) of Hedjaz, supported by the Shereef of Mecca, r efused to allow the proclamation of the new Constitution. The troops arrested him, and his property has been confiscated.
    Reuter’s Service.]  -  42 words
  • Article
    JAPAN AND CHILI.
    34 5 A COMMERCIAL TREATY. [Rkuter’s Service.] London, 26th August. A number of Japanese delegates have visited Chili with a view to bringing to a conclusion a Commercial Treaty between Japan and Chili.
    [Rkuter’s Service.]  -  34 words
  • Article
    OBITUARY.
    36 5 BARON SPECK VON STERNBERG. [Reuter's Service.! Loudon, 26th August. Baron Speck von Sternberg, the German Ambassador at Washington, has died at Heidelberg of cancer, which he contracted in India when he was Consul-General at Calcutta.
    [Reuter's Service.!  -  36 words
  • Article
    SPECIAL GERMAN SERVICE.
    76 5 OBITUARY. Berlin, 25th August. Baron Speck von Sternberg, the German Ambassador to the United States, is dead. I'he American newspapers publish most eulogistic obituary notices. President Roosevelt has written a touching letter of condolence. MOROCCO. France desires, before Muley Hafid is recognised as Sultan of Morocco, that
    76 words
  • Article
    THE ANTI-OPIUM PARTY.
    375 5 T.O.M. A very interesting gathering met in the Anti-Opium Rooms, Ipoh, on Saturday afternoon, the occasion being to bid farewell to the Rev. W. E. Horley who is about to leave for Europe. Tea was provided at which about thirty of the leading Chinese Towkays of Ipoh
    T.O.M.  -  375 words
  • Article
    The Bisley Meeting.
    305 5 Singapore and Perak Shots. We have already men'ioned the creditable performances of Corp. R. W. Chater, of the S.R.E. (V.) at Bisley, where he was 34th in the King’s Prize, his scoring in that important competition being 33, 32 and 32, total 97 45 and 46. totai
    305 words
  • Article
    Municipal Commission.
    264 5 The following is the business for the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners to be held to-morrow 1. Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed. 2. Any special business the President may bring forward. 3. Questions. 4 Letter from Government authorising Loan of sloo,<>oo for Extension of
    264 words
  • Article
    RURAL BOARD.
    168 5 RATES IN PROVINCE WELLESLEY. The Rural Board of Province Wellesley has, under the provisions of sections 72 and 325 of “The Municipal Ordinance 1896,” imposed with the approval of the Governor in Council the following rates, to be payable half-yearly in advance at the District Office of the
    168 words
  • Article
    “Seeking for Heads!”
    231 5 Thus Monday’s Straits Times Whenever any public work of importance is started in Singapere, some extremely foolish or malicious person starts the rumour that the Government are seeking for heads to place in the foundations. When the Memorial Hall was begun, and in several other instances, the
    231 words
  • Article
    The Late Mr. J. C. Budd.
    244 5 There are in toy residents in Singapore and Penang who will hear with much regret of the death of Mr John C. Budd, formerly of the Chartered Mercantile Bank of India Australia and China, which we briefly mentioned a few davs ago. The Singapore
    244 words
  • Article
    Vital Statistics of Perak.
    242 5 The total of number of births registered in the State of Perak during the first halfyear ended 30th June, 1908, was 4,605. Of these 2,411 were males, aud 2,194 females. The largest number of births occurred in the Krian district, and that among the Malays aud
    242 words
  • Article
    OUR DOMESTICS.
    949 5 111. AYAHS. Next in importance come the ayahs or amahs. Many allowances must be made for their shortcomings, and a certain amount of sympathy is due them, when it is remembered that they ate at the beck and call, morning, noon, and night, of an impatient and very
    949 words
  • Page 5 Advertisements
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Article
    LOG BOOK.
    845 6 The P. and O. Company’s new extra steamer Salsette (the fastest in their fleet) by the courtesy of the directors was on view in Tilbury Dock on Bank Holiday for the benefit of the Seamen’s Hospital. Every facility for viewing the magnificent engine-» oom, saloons, etc., was afforded.
    845 words
  • Article
    MAILS CLOSE
    106 6 To-morrow. For. Per. Close. Trang Leong Ho 1 p.m. Batu Bahra Padang 1 p.m Deli Perak (E.S. Co.) 1 p.m. Pangka'an Brandan Vidar 1 p.m Port Swettenham, Port Dickson, and > Cornelia 1 p.m. Malacca Deli Malaya 1 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore Thongwa 3 p.m. Pulau Langkawi,
    106 words
  • Article
    European Mails.
    321 6 Homb- o Ex- PoBitivklt lo Stkamkk. ia o WARD. PBCTBD. Du«. SAIL. P. U. Delta 27/9 B. 1. Thongwa 5/9 N.D.L. P.R. Luitpold 2/9 Outward. P. &O. Devanha 27/8 B. I. 4/9 N.D.L. Lutzow 3/9 ON WEEK DAYS. FOR Taiping, Ipoh, Batu Gajah, Kuala Kubu, Kuala Lumpur, and
    321 words
  • Article
    SHIPPING ARRIVALS.
    46 6 Canton, Brit., 106, Gillies, August 27, Teluk Anson, gen., Ah Heng. Hydra, Brit., 831, Kirseborn, August 27, Singapore, gen., Hottenbach, Liehert Co. Omapere, Brit., 340, Bell, August 25, Tavoy, gen., E. S. Co. Taroba, Brit., 3657, Jacobs, August 26, Singapore, gen., Huttenbach, Liebert Co.
    46 words
  • Article
    CLEARANCES.
    40 6 Ban Whatt Soon for Teluk Anson. Devanha for Singapore, China, and Japan Flying Fish for Port Weld and Taiping. Mary Austin for Dindings. Mambang for Pulau Langkawi and Setul. Sree Bangka for Batu Bahra. Taroba for Negapatam and Madras.
    40 words
  • Article
    SHIPPING EXPECTED.
    88 6 Name of St earner, where front,, np/n-uxonnif Hate of arrival, where hound, and Agents. Ajax, Singapore, Sept. 19, Antwerp, W. M. A. Apcar, S’pore, Sept. 11, Calcutta, A. A. A. Bendoran, London, Sept. 4, Japan, S. B. Cyclops, S’pore, Sept. 3, L’pool, W. M. Keemun, Singapore, Sept. 18,
    88 words
  • Article
    PASSENGERS.
    15 6 By Taroba (August 26) from Singapore, Messrs. E. J. Baines and A. T. Townsend.
    15 words
  • Article
    SHARES.
    1144 6 cn 2* Issue 2 -J capital. Subscribed. Value. Paid -p. Dividends. Name f S OQ M S' MINING. ,y 93 $300,000 5300.000 30.000 $lO $lO 10 per cent, for year ending 31-3-08 j Bolat Tin Mining (Jo., Ltd. s6| 1906 i J 300,000 225,000 lO 10 Bruang, Ltd. 1991
    1,144 words
  • Article
    EXCHANGE.
    118 6 Penang, 26th August, 1908. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 2/3 15/16 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 3/16 3 Credit J/4 5/16 3 Documentary 2/4 3/8 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 175| 3 days’ sight Private 177 Bombay Demand Bank 175| 3 days’sight Private 177 Msdras, Demand
    118 words
  • Article
    PRODUCE.
    196 6 Penang, 26th August, 1908. Gold lent 65 Pepper (W. Coast 3 II». ĕ oz.) no stock. White Pepper $15.25 buyers. Trang Pepper $lO buyers for India. Mac» $7O nom. Mace Picking?. $5B buyers. Cloves (picked) out of season. Nutmegs 110 $19.50 sales. tNo I $6 65 sales. Sugar. <
    196 words
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      33 6 SIKAKNs’ WINR OF CoD LIVEK Oil. is an Those wlu>° know 1 it*b T htm Bfc P ri “«ipJeB. praise. A tonic and loudest in its merit, delightful to tak^ UBtructor of first-rate
      33 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 2
      46 6 A Stubborn Disease. Rheumatism is considerably by the medical men to be the hardest disease there is to control, but Chamberlain’s Pain Balm has remarkable power over it. One application will give relief. For sale by all Chemists and Store-keepers. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
      46 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 3
      27 6 Petter’s Patent Petroleum Engines. THE MOST PERFECT MOTOR OF THE DAY. J’or Quotations and Catalogues APPLY TO SANDILANDS, BUTTERY CO Sole Agents, PENANG AND F. M. S.
      27 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 4
      38 6 Many a person’s life is rendered miserable by distressing weakness that can be quickly cured by the use of a good blood builder and tonic—such as Stearns’ Cordial of Cod Liver Extract. This remarkable remedy roducesp ;wonderful results.
      38 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 5
      386 6 wiLKiNSOh This successful and highly popular remedy, used in the A Continental Hospitals by Ricord, Rostan, Jobert, Velpeau VV I V and others, combines all the desiderata to be sought in a X*» 1 I med cin e of the kind > and surpasses everything hitherto X VFI 11 VFI
      386 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      1334 7 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL NEDERLANDSCHE INDISCHE THE MERCANTILE BANK OF BROWN C, AUSTRALIA. AND CHINA. BANKING CORPORATION. MAATSCHAPPIJ. ESCOMPTO-MAATSCHAPPIJ. INDIA. LIMITED. Monumental Sculptors Z !Netherlands-Indian Discount Bank.) I'sirrTT. JL Paid-up-Capitalsls,ooo,ooo E.tabli.b.p at Batavia, 1857. Authorial Capital £1,500,000. 5 meorporated by Royal Charter. R J RVE
      1,334 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      2174 8 Shipping.' Shipping. Shipping.• Shipping. P. &0. Steam Navigation Company. Intended Sailings. NOFddOlltSClier Lloyd, Bremen. «mTtll ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES BRITISH INDIA Imperial German Mail Line. MA o^k» CE STEAM NAVIGATION Co., LTD. Au pJL stew snip co., LM., Sept. 10 Oriental Britannia For Intrnokd to Sail. Steamer. AND 24 Delta Mooitau
      2,174 words