Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 26 February 1910

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 45 VOL. LXVIII. SATURDAY. 26th FEBRUARY. 1910. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      1455 1 w "pinang wnnt.” KEY !.flifr Anglo-Eggption f”" 'i Fop Daily In Town, /3 C|(J(]rett(> (O. !DU U DLjD Ĕ $27 per annum. P»rt.cul. ra of Car to be eent to the J < X ok DEPUTY COLONIAL ENGINEER, kIKICT 5 ...r BRAND SPECIAL LINES, i ninnn i For the Weekly
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    RUBBER.
    946 2 Leaf Fail of Para Rubber. Darius' August, 1909, an extensive fall of leaf occurred on several of the older Hevea plantations in Ceylon. In the majority of cases the leaves were shed from the terminal shoots all over the crown of the tree, but a few trees became quite
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    172 2 St. George’s Church. Sunday, February 27. Third Sunday in Lbnt. 8 a m.—Matins (Choral). 8-30 a.m.—Holy Communion (Plain). 10 a.m.—Matins (Chinese). 5 p.m. —Sunday School. 6 p.m.—Evensong and Sermon. Presbyterian Church. 5 p.m.—Sunday School. 6 p.m.—Divine Service. Preacher Rev E. Lawson, m.a. Methodist-Episcopal Mission. 74, Maxwell Road. (English
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    RUBBER AND THE SHIPPING TRADE.
    1549 2  -  natural flow of trade. —H. P. Clodd m the Malay Mail. THE FUTURE OF PORT SWETTENHAM. In view of the phenomenal growth of the rubber industry in Malaya during the few years, a short review of the present production of plantation rubber with its consequent
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    THE WEEK.
    158 2 Saturday, February 26. Homeward P. O. Mail. Cricket: P.R.C. v. C.R.C., Victoria Green. Cricket: P.O.C. B worth, Esplanade. Penang Golf Club: Annual General Meeting. Hand, Golf Club, 9-15 p.m. Hippodrome Circus, Dato K ram at, 4-30 and 9-30. Straits Cinematograph and Variety Co., Penang Road. Sunday, February 27.
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    AUCTION SALES.
    70 2 Saturday and Monday, Feb. 26 and 28. Antique ware and furniture; Glugor 12-30; Cunningham, Clark Co., auctioneers. Tuesday, Mar. I.— Furniture 12 Union St. 11-30 a.m. Cunningham, Clark Co., auctioneers. IFedncsday, Afar. 2. Furniture 63 Northam Road 11-30 a.m. Cunningham, Clark Co., auctioneers. Saturday, March 5. Furniture; 70
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    HOUSES TO LET.
    26 2 Rosslare”, 4 Johore Road (furnished); apply R. P. Phillips. 17a Northam Road apply Allen Dennys Co. 16 Logan Road apply M. M. Noordin.
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      378 2 WORRIED BY HIS WIFE WHEN SUFFERING WITH CRUEL BACK PAINS, .MALARIA, AND OTHER AILMENTS INTO TRYING DR. WILLIAMS' PINK PILLS. THIS F.MS. MINING ENGINEER FOUND COMPLETE CURE AFTER ALL ELSE HAD FAILED. Mr. Robert Darwood, a mining engineer at Kampar, Federated Malay States, has to thank his wife for her
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      151 2 THE NAME 7) ON A @HUBBS SAFE «■< safes. i i GUARANTEE locks of BOXES quality. al I 8 JM 1 U(| 81ZES STOCKED, ter AGENTS: HOTTENBACH BROS. Co. When you are over[LJry heated, thirsty and tired, drink Montserrat Lime Juice. It keeps the blood in a cool and healthy
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      117 2 The Tides. Date. H. W. L. W. H. W. L. W. A.M. A.m. p.m. p.m. Feb. 26 1-29 7-37 1-45 7-54 27 2 01 8-09 2-16 8-24 „28 2-31 8-39 246 854 Mar. 1 3-01 9-08 3-14 9-21 2 3-28 9-25 3-43 951 3 3-59 10-08 4-16 10-25 4 4-36
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      70 2 The Moon. Last. Quarter 2.52 p.m. 4 Mar O New Moon 7.12 p.m. I) First. Quarter 1.37 am. 18 O Full Moon 3.27 a.m. 26 The Sun. Apparent times of Sunrise and Sunset in Penang From Sunrise. Sunset. Feb. 26 Feb. 28,...6-03 a.m. 5-5' p.m. Mar. I Mar. 3,...6-02a.m 5-58p.m
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      1467 3 THE EMPIRE HOTEL, goooooooooooooooooooooooooooog THE REMEDY OF KINGS s o SPECIALITIES CHINESE NEW TEAR, g A further mark of Royal Apprec ation has again distinguished Ntw r I KM-It ASS HUI cl, Q Phosferiue by the bestowal of a FITT.D with g HATS, BOOTS and SHOES -On w c dl
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    Saturday, February 26, 1910.
    969 4 It is to be hoped that the F.M.S. Government and others whose business it is to protect the interests of British Malaya will take care to see that no false deductions are diawn from the data which the Colonial Office is now engaged in collecting with
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    The Local Courts.
    142 4 To-day there were no less than five magistrates sitting. Mr. G. A. Hall presided over the District Court in the new wing of the Government Office. Mr. A. V. Brown ami Mr. F. Robinson sat in the Second and Third Police Courts, respectively, at the Town Hall.
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    Local Share Quotations.
    91 4 Yesterday. To-Day (11.30 a m.) B Ĕ C «•vs v 2 c a 8 5 2 so cJS H tn f-i Rubber. Anglo-Malay 26/- 27/-ex d. 28/- 30/-exd. Aug.-Sumatra 56/- 60/- «0/Bukit Rajah £I2J 13 13| Bikam 4/6 5/- pm. —5Damansara £6} 7| £7 £7| Golden Hope
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    Sir W. Taylor in Penang.
    62 4 Sir William Taylor, Resident-General, F.MB, Mr. E. L> Brockman, 0.M0., Resident, Negri Sembilan, and Mrs Brockman, with Mr. H. C. Robinson. Director of Museums and Inspector of Fisheries, F. M.S., arrived here by the Federal yacht Sea Belle from Port Swettenham this morning. They will
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    THE HON. JOHN TURNER.
    844 4 ADDRESS FROM THE M P A A. By the P. O. mail to-day the Hon. John Turner goes Home to Scotland, after thirty-seven years’ work as a planter, and twenty-one years’ residence in this Settlement. Mr. Turner is popular among his fellow-planters who took the opportunity
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    The Hippodrome.
    50 4 At 4.30 p.m. to-day the Circus will give its last matinee in Penang, and to-night the last evening performance will also take place. Divine service will be held in the Presbyterian Church. Northam Road, tomorrow evening at 6 o’clock, when the Rev. Ernest Lawson, m a., will preach.
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    775 4 Mr. and Mra. Hoefeld e ur ed Singapore yesterday. rr 'ii> Mr. Cecil Gray, late Editor of Observer, Bangkok, is at present i n p 4 accompanied by Mrs. Gray. We hear that Mr. A. \V Still Editor of the Straits Times, J Penang and the F.M.S.
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    P.C.C. Bowls Tournament.
    60 4 The entry list for the Bowls Tournament to be held at the Penang Cricket Ciu is now open. Events 1. The Championship 2. Single Handicap 3. Double Handicap 4. Mixed Double Handicap. 5. Teams of Four Handicap Entrance fee $1 for each event. Entries close at 7
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      673 4 In Consumption II 111 Suitable to the most delicate stomach.” hl Emulsion my health began to mend, and 1 quickly put on flesh. The Emulsion hl is suitable to the most delicate stomach ;my digestion was never hindered nor II my appetite lessened by its action. Its influence upon the
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    FREEMASONRY IN MALAYA.
    160 5 INSTALLATION OF D.G M. HON. A. R. ADAMS TO BE D D.G. M. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, Feb. 26. There was a large attendance of Craftsmen in Singapore, besides numerous visitors, at. the Freemasons’ Hall yesterday at 6 p.m., when Rt. Wor. Bro. Frederick Mitchell Elliot,
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    GOVERNMENT APPOINTMENTS.
    95 5 From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, Feb. 26. The Straits Government Gazette notifies the following appointments Mr. B. Nunn, Deputy Registrar and Assistant Official Assignee. .Mr. A. M. Pountney succeeds Mr. L. H. Clayton as Municipal Commissioner. Mr. W. Duncan succeeds the Hon. John Turner as a member of
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    LOCAL STOCKS AND SHARES.
    45 5 [/Von» Our Own Correspondent Singapore, Feb. 26. Heavy dealings are recorded in the best sterling stocks. Anglo-Malays, Batu Caves, Cicelys, Golcondas, Highlands 4 Lowlands, Kuala Lumpurs, Labus, Ledburys, Malacca Plantations, Patalings, Seafields, Selangors, Shelfords, Bertam®, and Vallambrosas are all up considerably.
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    SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY
    52 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, Feb 26 In answer to an enquiry whether ratepayers could appear before the Governor in Council to protest against the Municipal tax by-laws, the Colonial Secretary says that it would be a in »re convenient course to write down their objections and semi
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    THE RUBBER BOOM.
    49 5 From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 25. The application lists for the Utan Sumpan flotation are full. A London syndicate is acquiring the New Amherst Estate, now known as Ban Hock Hoe Estate, near Batu Caves, which was originally opened in coffee by Mr. Carey.
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    RAFFLES MUSEUM AND LIBRARY
    42 5 [From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, Feb. 26. The annual report of Raffles Museum and Libi ary notes a record number of subscribers, namely, 384. Several valuable additions were made both to the Library and Museum during the year.
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    CHINESE AND SMALLPOX.
    24 5 From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, Feb. 26 Several Chinese have been fined $5O each for failing to report cases of smallpox
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    THE PRICE OF TIN.
    17 5 From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, Feb. 25. Tin is quoted at $76-15, buyers.
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    SINGAPORE BANKRUPTCY COURT.
    140 5 TWO PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS. MR. BEATTY’S SERVICES. From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, Feb. 26. The bankruptcy examination of Mr. H. A. Crane, auctioneer, has ended. He stated that he knew from September, 1908, that he owed the Official Assignee money. The examination was held of Mr. P. M.
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    NEW STEAMER FOR PENANG.
    33 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, Feb. 26. The steamer Pangkor, recently launched at Hongkong for the Eastern Shipping Co., Ltd., arrived here last night and leaves for Penang to-day.
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    SINGAPORE’S DEATH-RATE.
    34 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, Feb. 26. The mortality returns for Singapore show that there were 208 deaths last week, a ratio of 38.04 per mille. There were 59 deaths from fever.
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    THE PRODUCE MARKET.
    29 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, Feb. 25. Gambier is quoted at $ll, buyers black pepper $14.75 tapioca, flake, $4-75 tapioca, pearl, $5 10 and opium $1,360.
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    F.M.S. MEDICAL SERVICE.
    24 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 25. Dr. Lucy has been appointed Senior Medical Officer, Perak, with headquarters at Ipoh.
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    BANDMANN OPERA COMPANY.
    20 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, Feb. 26. The booking for the Bandmann Opera Company’s performances is excellent.
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    AUSTRIA AND GERMANY.
    85 5 AN OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE. [Dbr Ostasiatischr Lloyd’s Sbrvicb.] Berlin, Feb. 25. An official communique, issued on be" half of the German and Austrian Governments, declares that the visit of Count von Aehrenthal to Berlin is intended to emphasize the desire of the two Powers for the maintenance of
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    GERMANY AND AMERICA.
    48 5 PROMOTING FRIENDLY RELATIONS. [Dbr Ostasiatischb Lloyd’s Skrvicb.] Berlin, Feb. 25. President Taft has issue 1 a notice drawing attention to the importance of the forthcoming American Exhibition in Berlin as a factor for the promotion of friendly relations between the peoples of Germany and America.
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    PARIS AGAIN FLOODED.
    22 5 [Rbutbr’s Service.] London, Feb. 25. The Seine is still rising and the eastern districts of Paris have been reflooded.
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    THE PRICE OF COTTON.
    16 5 [Dbr Ostasiatischb Lloyd’s Sbrvicb.] Berlin, Feb.2s. Cotton is quoted at 7.99 d.
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    POLITICS AT HOME.
    256 5 ADOPTION OF THE ADDRESS. FISCAL AMENDMENT REJECTED. REFORM OF THE LORDS. [Reuter's Service. London, Feb. 25. The Fiscal Amendment to the Address was rejected by 285 votes to 254—a majority of 31. The Nationalists, O’Brienites, and two Radicals abstained from voting The Labour members supported the Government.
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    THE OPIUM TRAFFIC.
    109 5 INDIAN GuVERNMENr'S VIEWS. (Rsotsr's Shrvick Bombay, Feb. 25. Reuter’s correspondent at Calcuita stales that Sir S. Fleetwood Wilson, Fit auce Member of the Council of India, has introduced the Indian Budget which imposes various fresh taxes in order to provide for an expected loss of Rupees 18,72,0)0
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    RUSSIA AND THE BALKANS.
    106 5 TSAR AND TH! KING OF BULGARIA [Reuter’s Sbrvicb.] London, Feb. 25. The Tsar has given a banquet in honour of King Ferdinand of Bulgaria who is now visiting St. Petersburg. In proposing the toast of his guest the Tsar congratulated Bulgaria on obtaining her independence and
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    LABOUR FORCE IN MALAYA.
    74 5 A QUESTION IN PARLIAMENT [Rkutkr’s Sbrvicb London, Feb. 25. The Master of Elibank, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for the Treasury, replying to Mr. J. C. Wedgwood, Liberal member for Newcastle-under-Lyme, said that he would ascertain the number of indentured Indians on rubber plantations in the Federated Malay States
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    THE TROUBLES IN TIBET.
    52 5 THE DALAI LAMA IN INDIA. [Rbutbr’s Sbrvicb.] Bombay, Feb. 26. Reuter’s correspondent at Darjeeling wires that the Dalai Lama of Tibet has arrived at Kalimpong after a journey of great hardship in which he was, however, willingly helped by the Bhuddist Sikkimese. His arrival has caused
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    THE KOALA PAHI FLOTATION.
    727 5 The following, from the Straits Times, amplifies our special telegram on rhe subject Sir, —As the valuer referred to in the article Is there no mercy,’' in your issue of 3rd inst., may I ask you to find room for the following explanatory remarks. Mr. Hutchings
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    "In the Steerage."
    276 5 [To the Editor oj the Pinang Gazette Sir, I must apologize for referring, at this date, to the correspondence you published bearing on the report of the American Immigration Committee upon the conditions of steerage traffic between America and Europe. .Vlv excuse is that, owing to absence
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    LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
    352 5 THE CHAMPIONSHIP. The following tie in the P.C.C. lawn tennis tournament was played off last evening Champioaahip. F. Eichenberg (Holder) beat G. B F. Southam (Runner-up) 6—2 6 3 6—3 In carrying off the championship Mr. Eichenberg also becomes the holder of I'he Liars Cup,” the inscription
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      523 5 The Bankruptcy Ordinance, 1888 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. SETTLEMENT OF PENANG. In Bankruptcy. No. 4 of 1910. Re CHONG TEIK 4 Co. Notice is hereby given that on a Creditor’s Petition filed herein the 26th day of January, 1910. a Receiving Order against Chong Teik 4
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    LOG BOOK.
    940 7 Over 500 naval ratings for the cruiser Monmouth and for disposal on the China and Mediterranean Stations embarked in tin- Andromeda at Devonport on the Ist inst. Prince Henry of Prus»ia having been promoted to the rank of Admiral of the Yleet by the German Emperor, approval his
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    SHIPPING.
    1081 7 SHIPPING ARRIVALS. Canton, Brit., 106, Sahib, Feb. 26, Teluk Anson, gen., Kong Soon. Ischia, Ital 2481, Ginseppe, Feb. 26, Hongkong, gen., Behn, Meyer A Co. Mary Austin, Brit., 121, Allan, Feb. 25, Asahan, gen., E. S. Co. Pegu, Brit., 291. Starkey, Feb. 26, Obhlek, gen., Ban Ho Hin. Co.
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