Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 31 March 1910

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 71 VOL. LXVIII. THURSDAY, 31st MARCH, 1910. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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    THE SINGAPORE POULTRY FARM.
    998 2 Mr. Albert C. Davis, proprietor of the above-named establishment, is at present on a visit to Penang. In the course of an interview, he informed our representative that the whole of the pure bred piize fowls, numbering over eighty birds, which arrived in Singapore on the
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    ENGINEERING IN THE STRAITS.
    517 2 —Engineering. The British Empire covers such a wide area, and its relations to the other countries of the world are so complex, that the relative importance of its various parts is apt to be wrongly estimated, as position often counts for more than size. For instance,
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    School of Oriental Languages.
    59 2 London, March 20. Viscount Morley h>is appointed a departmental Committee to formulate an organised scheme for a School of Oriental Languages in London on the lines of the report of Bar n Reay’s Committee. Earl Cromer will be Chairman, and the members will include Baron Curzon
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    Shipping.
    128 2 London, March 21. In the House of Commons C donel Seely said the Government were endeavouring to support the Union Castle Company’s extension of their service to East Africa by sending officials and stores by that line. Mr. George Alexander tells a good story of Wilde, one of whose
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    SLAVERY IN CHINA.
    759 2 i —Hongkong Press Not the least hopeful among the signs of China’s advance is the contemplated reform from within indicated by the recent memorial presented to the Throne praying for the abolition of slavery in the Empire. It is well known that boys and girls are frequently
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    THE WEEK
    131 2 Thursday, March 31. Municipal Commission, 3.30 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road. Friday, April I. All Fools’ Day. Band, Esplanade. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road. Saturday, April 2. Homeward English (B.I.) Mail. Cricket: Vols. v. C.R.C., Esplanade. Cricket: P.C.C. v, 8.R.C., Butterworth. P. V. Rifle Meeting: Ladies’ ompetition, 4 p.m.
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    AUCTION SALES.
    28 2 Friday, April I.— Silver-ware, Japanese ware, etc. 38 Beach St. Koh Eng Hin, auctioneer. Saturday, April 2.— Furniture Holmdene, Scotland Road; 11a.m.; Cunningham, Clark Co auctioneers.
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    HOUSES TO LET.
    41 2 Ramoth,” 5 Pangkore Road; apply E. A. Manasseh. Richmond Bungalow (furnished) apply; Secretary Municipal Commissioners. 17a Northam Road apply Allen Dennys Co. 5 and 18 Logan Road apply M. M. Noordin. Avondale” Butterworth apply R. A. P. Hogan.
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    136 2 Per P <fc O. Afoollan from London March 11, and ss Delta from Colomboo, due Penang April 11: -To Pbnang:— Mrs S W Gibson, M isses A E and H N Gibson, Messrs J Bathgate J Gibson, R A Hendre —To Singaork Rev P Graham Gore,
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      166 2 rhe Doctor Speaks A well-known and experienced physician recently said Backache is something that should have immediate attention, for as well as the pain there is risk of the vital organs becoming affected—a risk no person should assume.” Backache is painful, and for a person who works, a bad backache
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      174 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATION. Boarding Schools for the sons and daughters of British Residents in the Colonies. In the Charnwood Forest f Ivanhoe/. Country: Bracing Climate Pretty Scenery. 500 feet above sea level. ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH. Grammar School for Boys. Head Master. C. F. C. Padel, b.a. fCantab/. First class Classical Tripos. Late
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      162 2 The Tides. Date. H. W. L. W. H. W. L. W. A.M. A.M. P.M. P.M. Mar. 31 2 55 9 02 3-09 9 16 April 1 3-25 9-23 3-42 9-53 2 4-03 10-14 428 11-37 3 4-50 11-05 5-20 11-37 4 5-55 6-38 1-03 5 7-28 1-23 8-27 291 6
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      74 2 The Sun. Apparent times o? Sunrise and Sunset in Penang From Sunrise. Sunset. April 1 April 3,...5-59 a.m 6-flp.m April 4 April 1“,...5-58 a.m. 6-02 pm. April 11 April 18, 5-57 a.m. 6-03 p.m. April 19 April 24,...5-56 a.m. 6-04 p.m. April 25 April 30,...5-55 a.m. 6-05 p.m. The Moon.
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    Thursday, March 31, 1910.
    581 4 It is refreshing, to the writer at any rate, to turn occasionally from the contemplation and discussion of local affairs to questions of more universal interest and importance. A continued and unvaried course of draughts from the parish pump is apt to render the “patient” introspective
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    852 4 The engagement is announced of Admiral Sir Hedworth Lambton and Viscountess Chelsea. His Excellency Sir John Jordan, the British Minister at Peking, will be leaving for Home on April 2, travelling via Siberia. It seems that the new General Manager, F.M.S. Railways, Mr. Anthony, was recommended for
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    SINGAPORE ASSIZES.
    84 4 ALLEGED PEKJURY. TRIAL OF CHINESE LAWYER [From Our Own Correspondent] Singapore, March 30. In the trial of Wee Theam Tiew, the Chinese lawyer, on a charge of perjury, at the Assizes, the case for the prosecution has been closed. In his opening speech for the defence, Mr. Farrer
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    LECTURE ON PERSIA.
    37 4 [A’rom Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, March 30. Mr. Tisdall, of the British and Foreign Bible Society, gave a lecture on Persia last night before a large attendance, presided ovei by the Bishop of Singapore,
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    QUEER FISH AT MONTE CARLO.
    53 4 A PRINCES MUSEUM [Dkr Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service Berlin, March 30. At the opening of the Prince of Monaco’s Oceanographic Museum at Monte Carlo, M. Pichon, Foreign Minister of France, emphasised the peaceful character of French policy. Admiral Koester, on behalf of the Kaiser, wished success
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    The Price of Tin.
    616 4 The metal markets expert of the Ironmonger. writing on the evening of March 12, said In the tin market the tone varied generally from dull to weak, and the principal feature was the persistence of selling in certain directions, which was generally interpreted by the market
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    THE TRADE OF SELANGOR.
    129 4 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETHIG A RUBBER WARNING. [#rom Our Own Correspond Knala Lumpur, March 30 lhe annual meeting o f the s Chamber of Commerce was held TT' Mr. W. F. Nutt presiding. The Chairman, in his opening alluded to the present prosperity o f but
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    LOCAL STOCKS AND SHARES.
    43 4 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, March 30. In the share market the following are buyers’ prices Allagars 75 Batang Malakas 4 g Malacca Plantations 14 Selangors 4 Pegohe Singapore Johores $l,OOO There are smaller rises in many other shares.
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    THE PRODUCE MARKET.
    35 4 [From Our Own Corresvondent.] Singapore, March 30. The following are to-day’s q iotationjfor produce Gambier $11.40 Pepper, while 27.0) Tapioca, pearl 6.25 Copra, Bali 11.00 Copra, Pontianak 10.75 Copra, best 11 30
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    “LA SEYNE” WRECK.
    48 4 JEWELS AND MONEY RECOVERED. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore. March 31. Divers have recovers i a quantity of jewels and money of considerable valii» from the wreck of La Seyne The salvags has been taken to Rhio and put in cha'ge of the Dutch authorities.
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    RAUB GOLD MINE.
    45 4 From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, March 39. The following is the result of ermhin» operations for four weeks at Raub Bukit Roman: Gold obtained, 1,289 ounces average per ton, 7.46 dwts. Bukit Malacca Gold obtained, 86 ounew average per ton, 2.45 dwts.
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    COLONIAL RUBBER AND PRODUCE CO.
    31 4 [From Our Own Correspondent] Singapore, March 31 The Colonial Rubber and Produce C Apportion, Ltd., has been successfully floated> local applications have been allotted in hi
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    AN AMERICAN INVASION.
    28 4 [From Our Own Correspondent.} Singapore, March 31. The CZewZanrZ, with Dr. Francis Orb party of American tourists, has *rri here and anchored in the roads.
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    HOUSE PROPERTY AT A PREMIUM.
    31 4 [From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, March 30. The second day’s sale of die estat Wee Siang Lat at Messrs Powell Jr 0 auction rooms realised $151,44).
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    RAJA MUDA OF TRINGGANU.
    20 4 \From Our Own Correspondent. Singapore, 'la rc!l The Raja Muda of Tringganu and have arrived here.
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    THE PRICE OF TIN.
    20 4 [From Our Own Corresponded The price of tin is $70.82|, price 110 tons have been sold.
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      254 4 Netherlands Gutta Percha: COMPANY, LIMITED. Singapore Rubber Works. MOTOR TYRES retreaded at Moderate Prices. J RIBBED MATS for Motor Cars. MATS (3ft. x 2ft.) for Carriages and Rikishas. J J ALL KINDS OF BICYCLE TYRES. J J Works and Offices— PASSlß PANJANG, Singapore. 0 Sole Agents HOOGLANDT Co., Singapore. 0
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    RUSSIA AND FINLAND.
    138 5 PROVISIOM FOR LEGISLATION. THE KNELL OF AUTONOMY. [Reuter’s Service.] London, March 30. It. is reported from St. Petersburg that a Bill has been presented to the Duma which provides that the legislation of Finland, except on purely local affairs, shall be vested in the Imperial Legislature. The
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    POLITICS AT HOME.
    122 5 THE COMMONS AND THE LORDS. [Reuter’s Service.] London, March 30. In the House of Commons, on Tuesday, the Rt. Hon H. H. Asquith, Prime Minister, said that there was room and need for a Second Chamber, but the House of Lords was only a travesty and caricature
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    THE CRISIS IN GREECE.
    62 5 MILITARY LEAGUE DISSOLVED. [Reuter’s Service London, March 30. A telegram from Athens states that the all-powerful Military League has decided to dissolve in view of the Royal proclamation summoning a National Assembly. [Der Ostasiatischk Lloyd’s Service.] Berlin, March 30. The Greek Military League dissolved after the
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    ABYSSINIA.
    54 5 EMPeROR MENELIK DEAD. [Rkutkr’s Service.] London, March 31. A telegram from Rome states that a despatch has been received from Addis Abeba, the capital of Abyssinia, stating that the Emperor Menelik is dead. [Drr Ostasiatischk Lloyd’s Service.] Berlin, March 30. According to despatches received in Italy the Negus Menelik
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    MILITARY TRAIN IN COLLISION.
    31 5 [Reuter’s Service.] Bombay, March 31. A telegram from Muelheim-am-Rhein states that a military train collided with a train-de-luxe fifty persons, mostly soldiers, were killed or severely injured.
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    THE PRICE OF RUBBER.
    20 5 [Reuter’s Service] London, March 31. At Tuesday’s auction sales best rubber touched lls 4d. per lb.
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    THE PRICE OF COTTON.
    108 5 [Dkr Ostabiatisciik Lloyd’s Service. l Berlin, March 30. Cotton is quoted at 8.19 d. The ss. Gregory A pear, from Singapore, is expected here on Sunday, and will leave the same day at 4 p.m. for Calcutta. In reply to a Penang correspondent, the British Consul
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    THE ASSIZES.
    2384 5 PROVINCE MURDER MYSTERY. At the As-izes. in the Supreme Court, yesterday afternoon, before Mr. Justice S. Leslie Thornton, the hearing of the. case known as the “Province Murder Mystery” in which Tioh Ah Kuai met his death on or about Jan. 3, 1910, was resumed I he following
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    Local Share Quotations.
    527 5 Yesterday. To-Day (11.30 a tn.) ;/i t/i t/> t/j rt -i 0.2 -2 0.2 3 *«> 3 J 2 s 71 O as </i O Mining. Belat 5 4 5 Karangan Hyd. 1 1 Menglembu 11 llj ex. 11| Pengkalen 6| 6| Siputeh 5 6 5| General.
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    LOG BOOK.
    937 7 Rear-Admiral R. G. Fraser, who is wellknown in Chinese waters, has just gone upon retired pay at his own request Vice-Admiral C. H. Cross, Superintendent of Devonport Dockyard, has been given an ex'ension of time in that appointment. This is contrary to the latest rule, which lays down
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    SHIPPING.
    1246 7 SHIPPING ARRIVALS. Canton. Brit., 106, Glenfeil, Mar. 30, Tehik Anson, gen., Kong Soon. Carlyle, Brit., 224, Treweeke, Mar. 31, Tehik Anson, gen., Kwong On Co. Kedah, Brit., 134, Morris, Mar. 30, Alor Star, gen., E. S. Co. Merkus, Dnt., 335, Gatz, March 30, Deli, gen., Hnttenbach, Liebert Co. Pegu,
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    SHARES.
    1510 7 a. Ĕ 5 > i o Capital. Subscribed. N s^®g. Of Value. 2 Dividends. Name. a! M <K O’ Q 1 1 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 MINING. 1903 $300,000 $300,000 30,000 $lO I $lO I 25 110 12 Belat Tin Mining Co. 4 5 1906 300,000 225,000 22,500
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      31 7 Appendicitis, now 30 prevalent, is believed to arise chiefly from constipation and local inflammatory troubles, which may be prevented by the occasional use of water. Average dose: a wine-glassful before breakfast.
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      99 7 Skin Troubles are often the direct result of digestive disturbances. Waste products, instead of passing off in the way intended by Nature, attempt to escape from the body by another route—namely, the skin To redirect the stream to its proper channel all that is needed is a wine-glassful of Hunyadi
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