Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 15 December 1910

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 286 VOL. LXVIIL THURSDAY, 15th DECEMBER, 1910. PRICE 10 CENTS
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      1395 1 W. DANIEL, 1.5.0.. j J 1, BEACH STREET, PENANC, J The only Certificated OPTICIAN in the Straits Settlements and the Only European WATCHMAKER and JEWELLER in Penang. X J HIGH CLASS REPAIRS < A SPECIALITY. PATRONS are requested to send DIRECT to above address. J IMF PINANfi GAZETTE. gjj|y/»Q PCIUTV
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      55 1 THE PINANG GAZETTE J f (PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.) Rates of Subscription, payable strictly in advance:— LOCAL S 2-25 per month. 2 $13.50 Half yearly. Z Z $27.00 per annum. BY POST S 2.50 per month. > 515.00 half yearly. $30.00 yearly. WEEKLY EDITION PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY. m Subscription $1.50 per
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    SIAMESE INTERNATIONAL COURT.
    450 2 INTERESTING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES. On the morning of Deo. 5, before Judge Atakarn, Luang Boripon, Mr. Buszard and a member of the British Consular staff, the case in which Mr. J. D. Byrne, late of the Royal Survey Department, sued Lieut. Col. Luang Bhuranat th and the
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    Submarine Earthquake.
    419 2 Steamer’s Unique Experience. The Glasgow steamer Cadillac, Captain T. R. McKay, which reached Philladelpiiia on November I, reported having passed through an extraordinary experience <>n October 20, whilst on a voyage from Rotterdam. The Cadillac. which is an oil carrying steamer of over 5,000 tons register, appears to
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    MALAYA AND INDO-CHINA.
    505 2 A TRAFFIC REVOLUTION. If the proposed Burma-Yunnan Railway, says Capital and Commerce, is consummated, there will be a revolution in the traffic of the world, second only to that of the Siberian line but the difficulties incident to the construction of it are great enough and we
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    The Viceroy’s Cup.
    304 2 There has not been any batting of importance during the w-ek, says the Asian of the 3rd inst., the only transaction of note being the fairly large double 30,000 to 500 laid against Punt for The Trials and Prince Rupert the Viceroy’s Cup. The public still appear
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    THE LONDON MARKET.
    562 2 RUBBER. The course of the share market, says the Investor's Chronicle of Nov. 26th, during the week has been satisfactory. There is a steady absorption going on of all shares offered, and current reports hardly reflect the real state of the market. There is no pronounced purchasing
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    THE WEEK.
    40 2 Thursday, December <5. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road Star Vaudeville Company. Wayang Kassira, King St. Theatre. Friday, December 16. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Saturday, December 17. Straits Cinematograph. Penang R. )a <L Sunday, December 18. Fourth Sunday in Advent.
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    Coining Events.
    21 2 Dec. 19 —Penang Race Entries Close, 5 p Jan. 13.—Fancy Dress Ball at Town Hall/ Jan. 21.—Fire Brigade Display?
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    Christmas and New Year Festivities.
    77 2 Dec. 21.—Engineers’ Institute, Christtn», Tree, 5 p.m. Dec. 22. —St. George’s and Presbyterian Sn n day Schools’ Christmas Tree at the Town Hall, 5 p.m. Dec. 23. —Methodist-Episcopal Sunday School Christmas Tree, at the Anglo-Chiries» Boys’ School, 4 p.m. Dec. 2G.—Pulau Tikus, Christinas Tree. Dec.
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    Where to Stay.
    39 2 Penang —The E. O Hotel, Tne Crag, Raffles by the Sea, Runnymede Seaside Hotel, and Sea View Hotel. Singapore :—Adelphi Hotel and Raffl-g Hotel. Kuala Lumpur :—Grand Oriental Hotel. Ipoh :—The Grand Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel.
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    AUCTION SALES.
    28 2 Wednesday, Dec. 14. —Shares Central Saleg Room; 11-15 a.m.; Cunningham. Clark Co., auctioneers. Thutsday, Dec. 15.— Shares Penang Sales Room; 11 a.m.; Koh Eng Hin, auctioneer.
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      41 2 BOVRIL The Supreme Achievement in Beef Concentration. Infinitely superior to Meet Extract or Beef Tea. BOVRIL Is supplied to the British Admiralty and War Office, the India Office, and Is used In over 2.000 Hospitals. By Appolarawat Hte Mejwty «O n.
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      474 2 r B Th* I Non-Throat fi I JMfSW Cigarette. I V\ y' V* Although you may have smoked many f different kinds of cigarettes, you have never smoked anything quite like the Non-Throat. j s a secre t blend of choice tobaccos, and its beautiful mellow flavour will be £2
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      270 2 A. W. TULLY HAS OPENED HIS BOOK ON FORTHCOMIVG PENANG MEETING. Run January 3rd, sth and 7th. TREBLE EVENT On Races 4, 7 and 8. From $2,000 to $3O. DOUBLES ON THE THREE EVENTS. 4 and 7, 4 and 8, 7 and 8 ALSO STRAIGHT OUT ON ALL EVENTS ALL
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
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      168 2 The Sun. Apparent times of Sunrise ami Sunset in Penang Sunrise. Sunuet. Dec. 7 to Dec. 31,...6-09 a.m. 5-51 p.na. Jan. Ito Jan. 6,...6-09 a.m. 5-51 p.m. Jan. 7to Jan. 19, ..6 08 am. 5-52 p.m. Jan. 20 to Jan. 31,...6-07 a.m. 5-53 p in. The Moon. O Full Moon
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    TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
    596 3 i <0 i,. *wc THlj DUKE OF. CONNAUGHT LEAVES. London, Dec, 3.—Reuter wires from Durban that the Dukesand, Duchesw Connaught sailed for Irotne. |'f; Thev. were given a magnificent send-oflf cheering crowds. I'he ships.were dressed and lalutes were fired from the batteries.m London, Dec. 4. Reuter wires from
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    Indian Steamer's Record Passage.
    72 3 The El let man Line steamer City oj Paris, yhich left Liverpool on Oct. 13 with over 300 passengers for India arrived at Calcutta at midday on Nov. 5, having made the run in the record time of 22| days from England. It will be remembered
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      567 3 tKT built FOR THE An absolutely smooth running and durable machine. A pleasure to the eye—more pleasing to ride. Cost from Rs.9o only, complete. EVERY MACHINE GUARANTEED. Write for Catalogues and Lists, sfazlewoocl Light, though very strong, one can get the fullest enjoyment by riding a Hazlewood on the even
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      159 3 A Cure that Cures There are men and women in every locality who are being racked to death with rheumatism. Many of them have tried electricity, liniments, Turkish and mineral baths, inassage, etc., while others have been doctored until they have lost all hope and' patience. Little’s Oriental Balm has,
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      808 3 MB MM q *****0000 °***************00 0 ‘1 i™ ?;rZThe'' New “Peg” I Sea View Hotel, pi 'b 4 c’tji 't*-' ,< <i o FARQUHAR STREET. O Sea on two sides. O Bathing and Fishing. g Cuisine Unexcelled. O SCHIEDAM 3 TERMS MODERATE: BY DAY OR 8 ScnnaDDs O PORTER meets
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    Thursday, Dec. 15, 1910.
    1249 4 There is no novelty about the idea of prohibition in regard to the sale and consumption of alcoholic liquors but it is odd to find a serious warning against the evils of tea and coffee, and a suggestion that prohibitory action may be considered necessary against
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    MR. JOHN TURNER.
    560 4 HIS IDEAS ON RUBBER AND OTHER THINGS. Mr. John Turner, the late Planters Member in the Legislative Council, with his wife and daughter, returned to Penang by the P. O. mail steamer this morning He was good enough to tear himself away from a circle of old
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    The Crown Agents.
    236 4 Our readers will recollect that a Committee of Inquiry was recently held into the office of the Crown Agents for the Colonies, and a number of recommendations were made as the result of that investigation. It: now appears, says the L. G. Express, that the office of
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    A FORTUNATE CONJUROR
    488 4 GOOD NEWS REACHES PENANG. A fortune,, of over 200,000 marks, say $75,000, awaits a German now in Penang. The Other week he was giving conjuring shows in the Anglo-Chinese and Free Schools but it should not be necessary f or him to amuse children for a living
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    Liverpool and the new King of Siam.
    180 4 Ihe Liverpool Chamber of Commerce has sent an address to the King of Siam expressing its deep sorrow at the" death f King Chulalongkorn, and the hope that the development of the country under the latter’s rule may be followed by a laigei
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    Childrens’ Party at “ Kingsley.”
    105 4 Childrens’ Party at Kingsley.” To Misses Eleanor and Ma lg aret McCallums pretty invitations, to “come to ea with us” at “Kingsley”, a host of leir itt e friends in Penang responded yesterday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. McCallum received a number of proud parents w io also put in an
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    The Star Vaudeville Co.
    106 4 H-J| fc Perf ,r,n; i"c-e in the Theatre will ’k Ua a "S Bii Road, a new programme j e P’osented embracing eight turns fpat C a< tn S B onae sensational jumping > 7 o d,,e T B who were keen* Thl n erB f
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      375 4 Caldbeck, Macgregor S Co., 1 WINE MERCHANTS, J < 7. UNION STREET, PENANG. 2 The name CALDBECK MACGREGOIt on a S < label is a guarantee of value and quality. Telephone: 441. Cables: Xmas Trips by B. i. steamers. RETURN TICKETS AT SINGLE FARE are issued on all lines of
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      193 4 RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION TO THE “PINANG GAZETTE." Payable Strictly in Advance. Town. By Post. MONTHLY i 2.85 2.50 QUARTERLY 6.75 7.50 i YEARLY 13.50 15.00 ANNUAL 27.00 30.00 Broken periods are charged for either at a half or full month. The Telegraphic Address of the Pinang Gazette” is Gazette, Penang.”
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    THE SHARE MARKET.
    91 5 a TOWNWARD TENDENCY. SINGAPORE CONTINUES FLAT. i/fr'»»» Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, December 14. All the changes in the shares are down and the market i« weaker. To-day's Penang Quotations. The following are the changes in our share list on page 7 to-day S. 1 ii t/> o
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    PRODUCE PRICES.
    32 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, December 14. To-day’s (Wednesday’s) quotations for produce and opium are Pepper, white 25.25 Copra, Bali 10.05 Copra, Pontianak 990 Copra, best 10.10 Opium 1,765 00
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    MR. E. G BROADRICK.
    49 5 RESIGNS VOLUNTEER COMMAND. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, December 15. Mr. E. G Bioadrick, President of the Municipal Commissioners, is resigning his Lieut.-Colonelcy and commandantship of the Singapore Volunteer Corps on proceeding to Selangor. He will be entertained to dinner bv his officers on Saturday.
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    SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
    31 5 [From Our Own Correspondent] Singapore, December 15. Dr. Murray Robertson and Chia Keng Chin have been elected Municipal Commissioners there was practically no interest taken in the election.
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    LINGGI PLANTATIONS’ DIVIDEND.
    25 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, December 15. The Directors of Linggi Plantations, Ltd., have declared an interim dividend of 50 per cent.
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    GERMAN CROWN PRINCE.
    52 5 HIS ARRIVAL AT BOMBAY. [Reuter’s Service.] London, December 15. The German Crown Prince arrived at Bombav yesterday morning and appeared in the best of health and spirits. His Imperial Highness, who had a very cordial reception, is the guest of H. E. Sir George S. Clarke, Governor
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    MUTINY AT RIO DE JANEIRO.
    70 5 NAVAL CREWS CONFINED. [Rruter’s Service.} London, December 15. A telegram from Rio de Jsneiro states lhat the crews have been removed from the armoured ships Minas Geraes and &»o Paulo (each of 19,281 tonsand a crew °f 900), and Marshal Deodoro (3,112 tons *nd a
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    BOILERMAKERS’ DISPUTE SETTLED.
    22 5 [Reuter’s Service.] London, December 15. Ihe boilermakers have, by an overwhelming vote, confirmed the settlement made by their leaders.
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    THE CORONATION DURBAR.
    24 5 [Rkotrr’s Service] London, December 15. The date of the Coronation Durbar, ou t-| )e Mohorrum fast, is to be •1 terfed,
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    THE GENERAL ELECTION.
    2162 5 FURTHER RESULTS AND GAINS. PRESENT POSITION OF THE PARTIES. UNIONISTS 25! LIBERALS 220 LABOURITES 58 NATIONALISTS 71 RECOGNITION OF DEFEAT. [Reuter’s Service London, December 14. The Daily Telegraph interprets Mr. Balfour’s speech at Dartford as a recognition of defeat and acquiescence with the passage of the Veto
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    A FORECAST.
    54 5 If no more party gains are recorded the final results of the General Election will read Liberals 272 Labour 42 Nationalists 83 < 397 Unionists 273 Govt, majority 124 At the Dissolution. The position of parties at the Dissolution was Libera’s 275 1 abour 40 Nationalists 82 397
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    SUMMARY OF RESULTS.
    42 5 Un. L. Lab. N. England 224 158 33 1 Scotland 8 41 3 0 Wales 2 21 2 0 Ireland 17 0 0 70 Total 251 220 38 71 Total of House 670 Elected 580 To be elected 90
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    PARTY GAINS TABULATED.
    125 5 Unionist. Liberal. King’s Lynn 1 Manchester S. W.... 1 Ashton-under-Lyne 1 Peckham 1 Wigan* 1 Rochester 1 Darlington 1 Exeter 1 Salford South 1 Wakefield 1 Grimsby 1 Cheltenham 1 Warrington 1 Sunderland 1 St. Pancras, West 1 Southwark West 1 Birkenhead 1 Burnley 1 Exchange 1
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    THE P. & O. COMPANY.
    167 5 THE P. O. COMPANY. SHIPPING BILL CRITICISED. [Rbutbr’s Servicb j London, December 15. At a general meeting of the shareholders of the P. ifc O. Steam Navigation Co., Ltd., Sir Thomas Sutherland (Chairman) stated that the company was becoming gradually more and more independent of “übventions for mail services. He
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      627 5 Wanted. A furnished house of March, 1911. Apply by letter only to P. SIMPSON, No. 3, Ross Road. Rahman Hydraulic Tin, Limited. NJOLTCE is hereby given that a Second ■L v Interim Dividend of 5% for the year ending 30th June, 1911, has been declared payable on 3rd January, 1911.
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      1398 6 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHKUMCLJi. I MW M■ J .Y.K.S INFANTS AND CHILDREN FED ON j Th. 15 h. P 4 Cy*.^- 3 O I TO®»* I i Straker-Snutre J ?s CAR* A regular fortnightly service is maintained m Will put Oil firm flesh. W M M between JAPAN and
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    SHIPPING
    368 7 ARRIVALS. Atjeh, Dut, 393 Popjes, Dec. 14, S a b ang gen., Huttenbach, Liebert Co. Dania, Russ., 16r.6, Dreimaim, Dec 14 <csrgo > Devanha. Brit., 4784, Powell, Dec 15 Bombay, gen.. Adamson, Gilfillan Co Hebe, Brit 398, Willis, Dec. 14 Tongkah gen Adamson, Gilfillan Co. Japan, Brit, 3806, Stewart,
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    SHARES.
    1601 7 i I Di.id.nd. N.— i |1 Q M <3> 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 MINING. ion« *222’22° »300,000 30,000 »10 $lO 25 10 30 Belat T4n Mining Co. 4J io2? 522’22° 22,500 10 10 Brusng, 5 tom oV22’2°° 600,000 60,000 10 10 20 10 a Brvweh dyd. Tin Mining
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    MAILS.
    115 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE To-Morrow. For. Per. do e. Alor Star (Kedah) Kedah 7 a.m. Calcutta Japan 11 a.m. Tongkah, Kopah, Re- 'i nong, Victoria Point, f Janet Nicoll I p.m. Mergui, and TavoyJ Tongkah Hebe 1 p.tn Deli Malaya 2 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore Pin Seng
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    PRODUCE.
    203 7 Pknang, DkcrMbrr 15, 1910. Gold leaf 564.8’) Pepper (W. Ooswt 3 ll>. 5 o«) No stock. White Pepper $24 buyers Trang Pepper $17.50 sellers. Mace $95 nominal. Mace Picking* >•• sellers. Glove. S*» Nutmegs 110 $24 sellers. !No. 1 $6.10 sales. No. 2 $6.00 sales. Baskal $5 nominal. Tapioca
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      947 7 sun Life of Co nude t 1 YKktablisheci iSUS). Asset-, exceed £6,()()0,<»00.0.0 Surplus over all liabilities according to Government Standafd 840,265.0.0 Income, 1908> £1,428,000 0.0 W. A. WHITE, kknnkmy A t'o.. Manager, South-Eas.efrt Agents penana As a. Singapore I THl e “leading cheivhsts OF PENANG. The First shall be Last
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      2246 8 B J Ml Steam Navigation Compacy. lntended Sailings. NOrddeUlSChfiF LlOjd, BMdl. IfPSI EXPECTED ARVAIS AND DEPAHTDRES |\f > BRITISH INDIA i||hol MAIL SERVICE OUTWARD. Imperial German Mail Line. Dec. 15 Devanha connecting with China IF —STEAM NAVIGATION Co., LTD. M If Dec. 29 Delta Mantua <-4 A Fob 8 u
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