Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 3 May 1911

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    20 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 99 VOL. LXIX. WEDNESDAY. 3rd MAY. 1911. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      59 1 WWWWW wWvW wwwwwwww ww 44 THE PINANG GAZETTE (PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.) Rates of Subscription, payable strictly in advance: 2 LOCAL 8 2-25 per month. P 2 $13.50 half yearly. Z $27.00 per annum. BY POST 2.50 per month. $15.00 naif yearly. $30.00 yearly. WEEKLY EDITION PUBLISHED 4* EVERY FRIDAY. Subscription
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    KUALA LUMPUR TRAGEDY.
    3346 2 FIRST DAY’S PROCEEDINGS. (Specially reported for the Gazette). In addition to a telegraphic summary of the proceedings in this sensational case, wired day by day, we arranged to have them specially reported in extenso, and the following is the fiist instalment, received by this morning s mail,
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    THE WEEK’S ENGAGEMENTS.
    135 2 Wednesday, May 3. Outward P. O. Mail. P.C.C. Bowls Tournament. Baud, Esplanade. Lodge Royal Prince of Wales, 9 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road. George Town Cinematograph. Thursday, May 4. P.C.C. Bowls Tournament. Church Workers’ Association, St. George’s Girls’ Home, 10-30 a.m. Football Cup Semi-Final C.R.C. v. M.R.C.,
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    Other Coming Events.
    370 2 May 11 and 13.—Singapore Race Meeting. May 10.—Golf Club Tennis Tournament Entries close, 6-30 p.m. May 10.—The Newmarket Stakes. May 11. Municipal Commission, 3.30 p.m. Y.W.C.A. Meeting, Dato Kramat Road, 5 p.m. May 12. Ministering Children’s League, Government Girls’ School, 4.45 p.m. May 13. P.C.C. Gymkhana. May
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    AUCTION SALES.
    73 2 Monday, May B.— Stock-in-trade 143 Beach St. 11.30 a.m. Cunningham, Clarke <fc Co., auctioneers. Monday, May 15.— Land, Ricemil!, and Machinery in Jelutong Road 11.30 a m.; 21 Beach St. Cunningham, Clarke Co., auctioneers. Tuesday, May 16’.-Steamers Hong Ho, Hong Lean, Poh Ann, and Teresa Powell Co.’s Sales
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      872 2 MUNICIPAL NOTKjj X Watlt of Tone ft A PLICATIONS for th. f0i1,,!,.,,. U U will be received by the A is usually indicative of deficient A nntnlnm nn Frirl.n i rsl ?ned W vitality and points to an impaired U P P-DO., OH rriday, the 1 Ith instant A state
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    SINGAPORE SANITATION.
    1189 3 A SEWER SCHEME ADOPTED. The usual meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held in the Board Room, Mr. F. J. Hallifax presiding, supported by Messrs. H. L. Coghlan, A. M. S. Angullia, J. Carapiet, Chia Cheng Keng, Dr, Robertson, W. Peacock, Tan Kheam Hock. The minutes of the
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      625 3 NIKKO STUDIO, K. S. OKANIWA, 21, Penang Road, Penang. Telephone IN umber 579. STUDIO THOROUGHLY RENOVATED. Cooled by Electric Fans, Latest Style of Camera JUST IMPORTED: Come and give it a Trial I Agency for MIRUS LOOKING-GLASS WORK. AUCTION SALE OF Four British Steamers TO BE HELD AT POWELL i
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      7 3 MACKAY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY, The Whisky of Connoisseurs.
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      824 3 'V VlWßjl S-ARECeived. a' secoh DXt A Second Life “If I only had another chance Medical testimony of its value can be read in the state* How often does a man utter these despairing words when ent f Dr C x W t well-known medical author. he feels his health
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    MARRIAGE.
    32 4 Pearson-Chapman.— At St. Georges Church, Penang, on April 25, C. K. Pearson, of John Little <fc Co., Kuala Lumpur, to Eva G. Chapman, younger daughter of Mr. G. Chapman, Colchester, England.
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    Wednesday, May 3, 1911.
    643 4 We are perfectly aware that bookkeeping and bookmaking, in a sporting sense, interest most of our readers a good deal more than the woes and troubles of writers, dramatists, architects, musicians, and such like artistic folk who live on the produce of their brains. But in
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    Mr. JUSTICE EBDEN.
    333 4 WELCOMED BY THE BAR. Mr. Justice L. P. Ebden, who has recently been appointed a puisne judge of the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements, was sworn in before the Hon. W. Evans, Resident Councillor, yesterday afternoon, in the Resident Councillor’s Office. Mr. P. J. Sproule, Solicitor-General,
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    Rubber Crops.
    118 4 The following additional rubber crops for April are to hand Malakoff lb. 2,950 Allagar 3,830 Lauderdale 5,216 Taiping Plantations 4,430 Bukit Mertajam 1,268 Harpenden 12,650 Shelford 11,000 Rubber Growers 4,251 Braunston 1,618 New Serendah 1,521 Jugra 7,595 Cheras 1,220 The outputs for the Caledonia group of Estates for
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    Penang Golf Club.
    133 4 Monthly Golf Medal. The men’s monthly medal for April has been won by Mr. C. R Samuel with 104 24 80. Mr. C. G. May won optional ball sweep with 42-4| 37| second round. The following cards were also handed in T. A. Godby 47 43= 90—
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    Penang Chamber of Commerce.
    74 4 Representative on Legislative Council. In connection with the proposed election of a member to the Legislative Council to represent the Penang Chamber of Commerce during the absence on leave of the Hou. A. R. Adams, the following nomination has been made Mr. George Macbain, Manager of
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    Tin Mining Returns.
    70 4 The following returns for April are to hand Lahat piculs 773 Royal Johore 130 Kamuning 963 Kamuning net revenue $5,285 A Chinaman, who is alleged to have had in his possession a watch and two mugs, the property of Mr. G. A. Fraser, of the Mercantile Bank,
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    763 4 Mr. George Hope, of the Perak Opium Department, is shortly going to Australia on a holiday. The acting Chief Justice, Sir Archibald Law, may be detained in Malacca until the 13th or 14th inst. The death has occurred of Mr. C. H. B. Forbes, head of the
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    RACING IN SINGAPORE.
    393 4 THE SPRING MEETING. HANDICAPS FOR FIRST DAY. [From Our Own Correspondent.} Singapore, May 2. The following are the handicaps for the first day of the Singapore Spring Race Meeting on Tuesday, May 9 The Opening Stakes Value $6OO. A handicap for horses that have never won a
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    FAVOURABLE COMMENTS.
    64 4 Singapore, May 3, On the publication of the weights for the May Race Meeting, Silver Hampton was immediately installed favourite for the Coronation Cup at twos. The weights appear generally to meet with approval, but there are one or two rather daring experiments. The ground at the racecourse
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    THE CORONATION.
    60 4 JAPAN’S ROYAL DELEGATES [/’roni Our Own Correspondent. Singapore, May 3 Prince and Princess Fushimi, the Japanese delegates to the Coronation, have left by the ss. Kamo Maru. [According to advices received from Singapore we understand that Prince and Princess Higashi Fushimi are not expected to land in Penang
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    ACCIDENT TO MR. H. BECKER.
    47 4 [/Vow* Our Own Correspondent .J Singapore, May 3 Mr. Hans Becker has fractured his right leg bone by slipping on the stairs, and will be laid up some time. Mr. A. Diehn is in charge of Messrs. Behn, Meyer Co. in consequence.
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    FRENCH MINISTER TO SIAM.
    35 4 [From Our Own Correspondent.} Singapore, May 3 M. Lefaivre, the French Minister to Siam, and family, who have been staying here since Sunday, left by the French mail steamer for Marseilles.
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    THE SHARE MARKET.
    207 5 STERLING RUBBERS FIRMER. MORE ACTIVIIY IN TINS. The following are the changes (buyers and sellers only) in our share list on page 7 of this issue 1910. 2/5/1 J. 3/5/11. o ~S Ĕ Ĕ 2 Ĕ Shares. J. >-J P 5 M PJ «2 Afttiuu;. 16J 14
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    POLAR EXPLORATION.
    71 5 JAPANESE EXPEDITION RETURNS. [Rrutkr’s Servicr.] Sydney, May 2. The Japanese Antarctic Expedition, under Lieut. Shirase, has returne 1 here. It was obliged to turn back on account of the icebergs and icepacks and also the death of most of the dogs. A German Expedition. Hamburg, May 2. The
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    MAY DAY.
    77 5 SCUFFLES WITH PARIS POLICE. (Reuter’s Service] Paris, May 2. May Day was generally quiet on the Continent, except in Paris, where demonstrations were prohibited, resulting in constant scuffles with the troops and the police. Labour Unions' Revenge. Pai is, May 3. At a meeting of the Labour Unions
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    TUBKISH ARTILLERY COMMISSION.
    64 5 BRITISH GUNS FAVOURED. [Reuter’s Service.] Constantinople, May 3. The Artillery Commission has returned from visiting the gun foundries in England, France, and Germany for the purpose of deciding on the type of artillery for the new battleships. It is understood that the Commission has reported unanimously in
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    THE VETO BILL.
    37 5 ANOTHER CLAUSE ADOPTED. [Reuter’s Service London, May 2. The House of Commons, in Committee, has adopted the second principal clause of the Veto Bill, the division resulting For 299 Against 195 Government majority 104
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    JAPAN’S MILITARY MISSION.
    35 5 7EROPLANING AT VERSAILLES. [Reuter’s Service.] Paris, May 2. The Japanese Military Mission visited the Aeronautical Park at Versailles. General Yamaguchi and Lieuts. Toyodi and Mioshi leroplaned to Buc, piloted by French officers.
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    THE MOROCCAN CRISIS.
    33 5 [Reuter’s Service] Tangier, May 2. News that a French column has left Casablanca and Rabat for Fez has excited all the Ghark tribes who are proclaiming a jehad holy war
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    RISING IN CANTON.
    33 5 [Reuter’s Service Canton, May 3. British marines at Canton are guarding the Shameen. Guns have been posted on the Canal and Bund. The revolutionaries have burned four Yamens in Fatshan.
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    KUALA LUMPUR TRAGEDY.
    787 5 ADDITIONAL WITNESSES. PROSECUTION'S CASE CLOSES. i ACCUSED COMMITTED FOR TRIAL. The following is the conc'uding portion of our correspondent’s report of Tuesday’s proceedings in the Steward case, which reach ‘d us too late for publication in last evening’s issue of the Gazette [/Von» Our Own Correspondent.} Kuala
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    ACCUSED RESERVES DEFENCE.
    166 5 COMMITTAL TO THE ASSIZES. Kuala Lumpur, May 3. To-day the plans of the scene of the tragedy were put in court but no further witnesses were called. Mr. Wagner stated that it might be necessary to engage a lawyer from the Straits Settlements on behalf of the
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    THE PRICE OF RUBBER.
    71 5 FINE HARD PARA STEADIER. [From a Malacca Correspondent Malacca, May 3. Information has been received by the Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the price of fine hard Para in London yesterday was 5/4$ per lb., value. The market is quiet. The Market Dull. London, May 2*.
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    BOWLS AT THE P.C.C.
    129 5 FURTHER TOURNAMENT RESULT’S. Owing to the inclement weather the tie in the Singles Handicap of the bowls tournament between Riley and Cunningham was postponed yesterday afternoon. The following ties have been arranged Wednesday, May 3. Mixed Doubles. Mrs. Wright and J. S. Cunningham 3) v. Miss
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    Motor Accident at Batu Gajah.
    134 5 Two Cars Damaged. On Sunday afternoon, says the P.P., at about 5 p m., a collision occurred between the car belonging to Mr. F. J. Bryant, of Batu Gajah, and M Le Clere, of Kamuning, Java, near Tronoh. The scene of the occurrence was almost
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    "UNWRITTEN LAW."
    449 5 A WOMAN’S ACQUITTALNew York, April 7. After a three days’ trial at Fort Worth, Texas, Mrs, Elizabeth Brooks, the wife of the principal lawyer there, has been acquitted under the “unwritten law” theory of the murder of Mrs. Mary Binford, who was alleged by Mrs. Brooks to be
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    The Antarctic Expedition.
    395 5 The race to the South Pole has developed into a contest between three countries England, Norway, and Japan. The two former expeditions had reached their base at the Bay of Wales on the Great Ice Barrier in March, and by this time, they have been joined by
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    To-day’s Tin Quotations.
    73 5 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang is $95.65 per picul buyers, no sellers. Tin in London is quoted at £193 15s. spot and £l9l 2s. 6c?. three months. The following were the dealings in tin to-day :—Singapore, Straits Trading Co., Ltd 50 tons, $96.10 Penang Straits
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      767 5 Penang Volunteer Cadet Corps. 7™?. TO N OH The George Town Cinematograph, ALt CAPETS who have resigned the Imll j Rm() Tkeilricll H Corps ana have in their possession t 4 any clothing or equipment, the property of IWul AHIBuICu PICIUIC oIIvW. the Corps, should return same to the To-night’s
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    SHIPPING.
    483 7 ARRIVALS. Canton, Brit., 106, Basasahib, May 3, Teluk Anson, gen., Kong Soon. Janet Nicoll, Brit., 475, Mouris, May 2, Mergui, gen., E. S. Co. Perak, Brit., 257, Glenday, May 2, Deli, gen., E. S. Co. Pegu, Brit., 294, Starkey, May 2, Malacca, gen., Ban Ho Hin Co. Thongwa, Brit.,
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    SHARES.
    1776 7 S Capital. Subscribed. 1 y 8 2 Dividends. Name. g, |,2 Q ,2 m <y 1907 1 908 1909 1910 1911 MINING. 1903 #300,000 »300,000 30,000 »10 »10 25 10 30 Belat Tin Mining Co. 54 1906 300,000 225,000 22,500 10 10 Bruang, g 1901 600,000 600,000 60,000 10
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    MAILS.
    150 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE To-Morrow. For. Per. Close. Alor Star (Kedah) Tong Chuan 9 a.m. Rangoon Wistaria 11 a.m. Deli Perak (E.S. Co.) noon Port Swettenham, Port Dickson, and > Pegu 1 p. m. Malacca J Trang Tong Chay Un 1 p.m. Dindings and T. Anson Canton 2
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    EXCHANGE.
    124 7 Pknang, May 3, 1911. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank 2/4| 4 months’ jian’s 2/4 9/32 3 Credit 2/4 7/16 3 Documentary 2/41 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174| 3 days’ sight Private 175 J Bombay Demand Bank 174| 3 days'sight Private 175| Madras Demand Bank 174|
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      162 7 The Tides. Date. H. W. L. W. H. W. L. W. A.M. A.M. P.M. P.M. May 3 2-43 8-55 3-08 9-20 4 3-33 9-47 4-00 10-14 5 4-29 10-45 5-03 11-19 6 6-40 Nil. 6-19 12-38 7 7-03 1-25 7-48 2-10 8 8-26 2-43 9-01 3-19 9 9-31 3-45 9-69
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