Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 20 February 1913
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section21 1913-02-20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISH 333. lodow No. 40 VOL. LXXI. THURSDAY. 20th FEBRUARY 19!3. PRICE It JENTS.21 words
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Advertisement1023 1913-02-20 1 gwlß annaaoanaDaanD««Bß«« I For $3O Vou can have the Pinang I Gazette” posted every day for a whole year to your address. g (LOCAL SUBCRtPTION. $27.) g Proportionate Quarterly and 0 Half-yea rl y rates. Subscriptions are payable in n J advance and remittances should g a be addressed to1,023 words
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Article1358 1913-02-20 2 TO REFORM THE SYSTEM. Viscount Haldane has made an important declaration of the intention of the Government with regard to the next problem with which it will deal. An E iucation Bill dealing with the national system of education as a whole is to be brought1,358 words
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Advertisement899 1913-02-20 2 SITUATIONS VACANT. ST. GEORGE GIRLS’ HOME. PENANG.: WANTED EXPERIENCED CLERK with knowledge of Estate accounts, T)ROVIDES the contorts and advantTypewriting, <fcc. Good salary. Chinese -I ages of a Christian Home for girls preferred. attending the Government G rls’ School. An English Lady-Superintendent and a MANAGER Matron in charge. Terms moderate.899 words
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Advertisement94 1913-02-20 2 Wm. Grant S Sons, LIMITED. GLENFIDDICH BALVENIB DISTILLERIES. 1 -...r am— taw® w S f I s WBliiOT I PRODUCED FROM PURE BARIEV MALT ONLY IN POT STILLS. T R. T. REID Co., PENANG, MARTIN’S A French Remedy for all Irrearularltles. Thousands of Ladies keep a box of Martin’s Pills94 words
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Advertisement255 1913-02-20 2 NOTICE. Penang Rubber Auction Rooms, Owing to the increased quantities for sale these auctions will commence at 10 a.m. sharp eveiy Wednesday. We beg to announce that from date the rate of commission on sales is reduced to ONE PER CENT, on all lots of 5 piculs and over, Revised255 words
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Article492 1913-02-20 3 better than CORDITE.” Greater driving force, increase'! penetrative power, no «in >k«, no smell, no recoil ftre amongst, the virtue» claimed for a new explosive di'Covered by an enterprising resident of Sydney, which has been forwarded to the admiralty, through Lord Chelmsford. The new explosive, which has been492 words
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Article220 1913-02-20 3 Nine Cantonese were charged in the Singapore Marine Court before Commander Ridc'iffe on Monday w th secreting th c m a e'a*id r to to s'a on board the steamer Telemachus without the consent of the mister. Accused pleaded not guilty and Mr. Edams of Mmsfidd and Co, agents220 words
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Article158 1913-02-20 3 The O ing hst of the Japan se millionaires possessing one million yen and over. According to the list, there are 508 persons in Japan who possess more than one million yen inc'uding 24 who own more than 10 million yen. They are divided by professiun as follows158 words
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Article659 1913-02-20 3 BANKER ALWAYS WON. The gaining house charge under the new enactment v.as c -ntinued tiefore the Ipoh Magistrate on Tuesday. Two Chinaman, who w* re accused of assisting in the management of the home, were first dr-alt with. A detective spoke to going to the hotel659 words
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Article222 1913-02-20 3 Every year the recruits enrolled for the French army are examined, on arrival at »he regimental depots, in the three R’s and the elements of French history and geography and those who fail to pass are sent to the regimental school Tins year’s results are not encouraging.222 words
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Article159 1913-02-20 3 .—Reuter. PRESENT CONTRIBUTION. QUESTION OF INCREASE. The Times of India Bombay Jan. 23 expresses indignation at the articles which appeared iu 77ie Daily Telegraph yesterday, urging that the Indian contribution to the Royal Navy should be far larger than at present. Nothing could be morn.—Reuter. - 159 words
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Article743 1913-02-20 3 The Naval Correspondent of the Daily Telegraph wri'es: In relation to her population—about 315,000,030 —and the extent of her territory, which is as large as the whole Continent of Europa without Russia, the defence charges of the Indian Empire are ligh", particularly if record is paid to743 words
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Article932 1913-02-20 3 The subject of Mariners Votes is one to which, for sometime past, the Pat liam-mtary Committee of the Imperial Merchant Service Guild have b*-en devoting their attention. The Managem°nt Committee of the Gu Id being of opinion that the Franchise Bill, as introduced by the Prime Minister, would932 words
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Advertisement36 1913-02-20 3 OT. IN THEJIOME. O.T. is an instantaneous cure for indigestion and flatulence Coughs, colds and influenza a r e unknown to the regular drinker of O.T. A bottle in the bowse will be valuable in emergencies.36 words
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Advertisement269 1913-02-20 3 WHY ARABIC? ARABIC applied to the roof and sides of your house or factory will effect au enormous reduction in the internal temperature. Arabic is an excellent preservative for ironwork; it covers more surface and lasts longer than paint. It is sold in the form of a dry powder and269 words
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Article862 1913-02-20 4 ON THE WAR-PATH: A 3 USUAL. The following characteristic letter written by Mr. Tom Wrigit, late of Penang, appears in the Ceylon Independent Sir—l have been hoping to be allowed to forget for the si ace of one month that there are such thi gs862 words
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Article95 1913-02-20 4 To-day’s quo'a* i»n for unrefined tin in Penang was <lO3 40 per picul, bu-iae*s done. Tin in L nduu is quoted at £220 spot and £216 thre* months. The following whs the local report of To-day's :—Si giporn Straits Trading Co., Ltd., i utt 871; Penang: Straits95 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article423 1913-02-20 4 ENTRIES FOR GYMKHANA MEETING. The following are the entries for the Gvmkhana Mealing to ba held on Friday, 28ch February, and Saturday, Ist March, 1913. FIRST DAY. Race 1. Mr. A. B. Milne’s Tonzan, 9.12. Mr. W. P. Hume’s Yam Seng, 10.13. Mr. W. L. Swan’s Nil423 words
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Article112 1913-02-20 4 To-day: Single Handicap Class A.— Cunradi v. Waugh. Double Handicap Class A.— Harries and Dunn v. Ox-nham and Duiward. Single Handicap Class B.— Bennett v. Gregson. Sinjle Handicap Class D.— Lindley v. A. F. Robertson. Sin.le Hand cap Class C— o. D. D. Hogan v, Goatky; Wood112 words
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Article20 1913-02-20 4 FEBRUARY SCORES. Kinta Ladies’ Rifle Club 129 Malacca 121 Penang ho Perak iso Selangor 151 Singapore 16420 words
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Article459 1913-02-20 4 EMPLOYERS AND THE NEW CODE. Mr. G. M. Harding, manager of the Pahang Rubbsr Estates, was summoned to appear before the magistrate at Raub to answer to a charge of wrongfully restraining two Tamil coolies. Plaintiffs stated that they had been recruited from India by Mr. Harding but459 words
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Article385 1913-02-20 4 THE HALF-YEARLY REPORT. The ninety-fifth repoit of the Court of Directors to the ordinary half-yearly general meeting of shareholders to be held st the City Hall, Hongkong, on Saturday, the 22nd February, 1913, at noon is as follows To the proprietors of the Honkong Shanghai Banking385 words
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Article545 1913-02-20 4 PRISONER PRE LENDS TO BE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR. A good deal of amusement has been caused in Berlin by the audacious manner in which a prisoner under remand succeeded in escaping, at least temporarily, from the keeping of the law. The man’s name is Robert Lange. While awaitiug545 words
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Article225 1913-02-20 4 Anglo Malay.— lut. divid. of 15 per cent declared. Beverlac (Selangor).-— Third int. divd. of 10 per cent. Scottish Malay.— Third interim dividend 10 per cent., miking 30 per cent, to date. Sedenak.— Circular announces directors arranged borrow fund* up to maximum £50,000 at 7 per225 words
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Article411 1913-02-20 4 The following are outputs for January Ayer Kuning lbs. 2,950 Kuala n 2,473 Durian Sabatang 1,390 Langkon 4,000 Jebong n 38,404 Arundel n 1,320 Padang n 9,350 Karan n Padang Jawa 8,550 Gula-Kalumpong 54,200 Samagaga 2,666 Consolidated 4,487 New Columbia n 7,823 Henrietta 2,478 Sungei Limau 3,538 Sumatra411 words
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Advertisement100 1913-02-20 4 THE BIRD IN THE HAND. The bird in the hand to the merchant is the customer within the store. It requires some sort of attraction in the first place to get the customer there—-about the best attraction is a real, live advertisement; something good that will catch the eye that100 words
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Advertisement344 1913-02-20 4 Penang Anction Mart. Most Important Auction Sale. TO BE SOLD By Public Auction, On Tuesday and Thursday, 26th and 27 th February, 19is AT II A.M. EACH DAY, At Messrs. Chin Seng 6* Co., Ltd Penang Road, A GREAT NUMBER OF Surplus Carriages, Motor Cars (New and Second-hand) AND Accessories,344 words
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Miscellaneous66 1913-02-20 4 The Straits Cinema Co. LOCATION PENANG ROAD. "TEMPORA MUTANTUR ET NOS MUTAMUR IN ILLIS, WMiesGof, TtarsGiiii and Friday, (BY GENERAL REQUEST) AT 9-15 P.M. THE DRAMATIZED VERSION OF Eugene Sue’s “Mysteries of Paris” 10.000 n. 4 Parts 4 Parts New Pa the Gazette, TWO COMKDIEB, Ist Show 7-45 p m.—B-4566 words
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Advertisement140 1913-02-20 5 ♦r—— BY APPOINTMENT TO H. M. THE KING. CONTRACTORS TO The British Admiralty. The India Office. The War Office. ALSO The Government Hospitals in Singapore, Malacca and the Federated Malay States. MILKMAID MILK LARGEST SALE IN THE WORLD. Our leading medical men, as well as the public, recognise the PURITY140 words
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Article37 1913-02-20 6 Maclean. On the 14th inst., at the Gra» d Hotel Ipoh, to Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Maclean, a son. Fox.—On Feb. 13th, at Batu Caves Estate, the wife of Arthur James Fox, of a daughter.37 words
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Article1176 1913-02-20 6 On or abeut January 9,1914 —0 r a full year ahead of the date originally set by the engineers in charge—it is now expected that the Panama Canal will be thrown open to the traffic of the world. The official opening ceremonies, including possibly a parade of1,176 words
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Article353 1913-02-20 6 BAIL FIXED AT $l,OOO. A European named J. W. N. Hammond appeared before the District Judge this morning aud was formally chvrged aa follows.— (i) That you on or about the 18th day of February, 1913, at Penang, did attempt to cheat one N. Daniel de353 words
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Article482 1913-02-20 6 The Mysteries of Paris,” shown again by general request at the Straits Cinematograph last n’ght, drew another full house, the audience being treated with a full three-hour show. The picture is one of the best ever shown in Penang and is 10,000 ft. in length, divided into482 words
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Article794 1913-02-20 6 It is gazetted in Holland that Mr. J Barendrecht, Dutch Consul at Kobe, hag been appointed Con ul General at Calcut a Towkay Chin Tye Lee, the well-known Bangkok merchant aud rice-miil er h R3 succumbed to heart failure. Brigadier-General W. L. White, In epec tor of794 words
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Advertisement148 1913-02-20 6 ■mkJ IXflrl I I lsm ngnl KnU |y t MV> sl 11 Ij—|jc!l 1 j—|jc!I IOaO /if CICARE TIE SPE.CIAUSTS K9IB E 31 '3 fxxtl ||||W| r MOF UnuH BHI tjt Ball Importers:—Messrs. M. GOLDENBERG if Co., Obtainable at all Leading General Stores. 311lilllMIMMIIVIVIllMIMIMIMIt i PIANOS i FOR HIRE. FROM148 words
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Advertisement39 1913-02-20 6 |T.. «4» 0., rKNANO. I it» n»B< O Th CRAG, Panan* Hills. S 3 l onlv Sanai<>thim in the Siralla Settlements. UJ RAFFLES, SINGAPORE. Well-known from East to West. Cfl STRAND, RANGOON. The most frequented Hotel in Burma. c/339 words
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Article37 1913-02-20 7 RUBBER PRICES IN LONDON. London, February 20.* The following are to-day’s quotations for rubber:— Plantation Para, Ist Latex, Crepe Para to arrive The rubber market is dull. By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead <k Co.]37 words
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Article100 1913-02-20 7 SENTENCE IN SINGAPORE. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, February 20. The bailor in a recent magisterial case who stated that he had a share in a local chop was cha r ged with making a false declaration, his statement having been brought to the notice of100 words
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Article36 1913-02-20 7 WELL-KNOWN SINGAPOREAN FINED. [From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, February 20. In the Police Court, Mr. Somerville was fined $3 for refusing to comply with the police regulatious regarding traffic outside Ifae Tanglin Club.36 words
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Our London Wire.
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Article128 1913-02-20 7 INTERIM AND FINAL DIVIDENDS. P.G. Special Cable. London, February 20. The London and Asiatic Rubber and Produce Co., Ltd,, are putting on the market their unissued balance of 100,000 shares at 10/-. Interim dividends have been declared as follows Castlefield (Klang) Rubber Estate, Ltd., 10 per cent. Bakap128 words
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Article139 1913-02-20 7 Reuter. CARTLOADS OF CORPSES. Mexcio City, February 19. President Madero was arrested in the Palace by General Blanquet, supported by troops thereupon the Federal General Huerta proclaim d the new President After a conference of the representatives of General Huerta and Diaz crowds assembled in the streets,Reuter. - 139 words
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Article162 1913-02-20 7 —Reuter. DASTARDLY ATTEMPT ON THE CHANCELLOR’S LIFE. London, February 19. A bomb exploded in Mr. Lloyd George’s count’y house at Walton Hill, near the golf course, while the builders w -re just finishing the work of erecting the house. Fortunately the house was empty it was shatt-red and’.—Reuter. - 162 words
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Article46 1913-02-20 7 THE MARINES’ PRIVILEGE. London, February 19. A correction sent by Reuter says “Read the Admiralty has extended to the marines the privilege of promotion to selected warrant and non-commissioned officers and men to the commissioned rank. Commissions will thus be granted annually.’46 words
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Article195 1913-02-20 7 —Reuter. APATHY OF THE PUBLIC. COVEFNMENI'S LA'.K OF UUTIATHBLondon, February 19. The author Mr J. M. Barrie, in a letter, attributes the apathy of public regar ing the Captain Scott funds to confusion regarding what is needed. He asks the Government fra definite statement hs to its—Reuter. - 195 words
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Article119 1913-02-20 7 GLORY AND CAREFULNESS. London, February 11. Sydnbv.—The Cabinet has placed on record its profound >egret at the death of Captain Scott and his comrades, and has directed that all flags shall be flown at half-mast to-morrow Paris—M. Charcot says that the illinformed public will say that C119 words
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Article326 1913-02-20 7 London, Feb. 13 —Christ Church.—The Terra Nova has arrived at Lyttelton. Commander Evan*, interviewed, eaid that the gallantry of Capt. Scott and hia companions had never been surpassed. M hen steering for Cape Evans, those on board the Terra Nova arranged to give Scott and his326 words
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Article130 1913-02-20 7 —Reuter. HERR JAGOW’S REASSURING SPEECH. Berlin, February 19. Extracts from Admiral Tirpitz’s speech are officially published. Replying to a radical member, Admiral Tirpitz explained that he spoke for himself. not for the Government. He did not doubt that Germany wou'd willingly consider a reasonable proposal from England.—Reuter. - 130 words
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THE WAR.
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Article105 1913-02-20 7 THR POWERS ADVISE A CCMPRSMISE. Bukhares’’, February 19. An official s f atement says the latest concessions from Bulgaria are unsatisfactory. It is the sole hope that the Powers will initiate mediation. Despite public agitation the Rumanian Government is preserving a sang froid attitude, conscious of its105 words
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Article82 1913-02-20 7 D. O. L. Berlin, February 20. Russian commercial circles are disturbed through mis repre?en‘ing reports regarding Austro Russian relatione. The contents of a letter from the Tsar to the Emperor Francis Josef refers to absolute confiience in the peaceful solution of Bulgaria-Rumanian difficulties. Sir Edward Grey has advisedD. O. L. - 82 words
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Article110 1913-02-20 7 Reuter. ECHO OF RAILWAY STRIKE. Lon ion, February 19. In the House of Lords the amended Trades Union Bill was read a third time also the Pilotage Bill and Railways Bill. In the case of the latter, which auth rises the railwys to make increased chargesReuter. - 110 words
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Article50 1913-02-20 7 ’—Reuter. MESSAGE FROM THE TSAR. London, February 19. The Tsar has telegraphed to M. Poincare “You know the value I attach to the close union between France and Russia. I am relying on your co-operation in maintaining the union. I send -inc-rest and most cordial good wishes.”’—Reuter. - 50 words
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Article26 1913-02-20 7 Reuter. Washington, February 19. The Senate re passed the Immigration Bill excluding illiterates by 72 votes to 18, despite ex President Taft’s veto.Reuter. - 26 words
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Article16 1913-02-20 7 Reuter. London, February 19. Major McCalmont (Unionist) has bem returned unopposed for East Antrim.—Reuter. - 16 words
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Article219 1913-02-20 7 On the afternoon of February 2, in Deli, a young as-istant on the Dverian Estate of the Tandjong Rubber Co., Ltd Charles Stuart Grey by name, was stabbed in the stomach by a Javanese mandor, and died the next day in hospital as a result of the219 words
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Advertisement500 1913-02-20 7 FOR S\LE. VICTORIA with Deli Pony and Harness complete Apply to INSPECTOR, Magazine Station. WANTED ASSISTANT. Healthy Rubber Estate, Lower Perak. Must speak Tamil and have thorough knowledge of Estate accounts. Not less than three years’ experience. Full particulars with testimonials. No. 24, c/o Pinang Gazette. NOTICE, CONSIGNEES of cargo500 words
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Advertisement21 1913-02-20 7 $50,000 TO LEND on first class security only. App’y with full particulars to N. S. T., c/o Pinang Gazette. 212—u c21 words
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Miscellaneous178 1913-02-20 7 101 Itantqs 101 BISON, change. BISON. 5,000 Feet Exclusive. The War in the Plains. (A 2 Reel Feature. It’s the original and genuine 101 Bi BOH which is the Finest thing yet seen in the way of Wild West Dramas of Magni, ficent Photographic quality. A War trona Beginning to178 words
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Article1235 1913-02-20 8 Financial News. THE QUESTION OF UhPRECIATION. Within little more than a y<ar there has come into existence, and rapiily extende I, the practice of stating the cost all in by directors of rubber comp*ni*s in their annual report*. It is a lau ial>le custom, and has become. Financial News. - 1,235 words
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Article334 1913-02-20 8 Malay Rubber Shares —A Warning. It has been a pleasant surprise to m- st people interested in the rubber industry that the week’s auctions have gon»» off so well, says the Standard of Jan. 21. In -pite of t'ie fact that the amount of plantation rubber offered for si’e—ll3o ton;—exceeded334 words
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Article208 1913-02-20 8 Singapore, February 18. Para Sorts pls. 444 04 Borneo Rubber 14.84 Catalogue totaled over 2)0 piculs and the total quantity sold was pls. 357.93. The unfavourable political situ*ti- n in Europ? coupled with advice f»om N» w Y«rk of the failure of one f the Lrgest208 words
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Article598 1913-02-20 8 INTEKESTIN'I PIIONOUNCEMENT BY JUDGE. Mr. Justice Woodward resumed his hearing of the Siputdh Murder case. Dr. Dowden, Medical Offi er of Batu GajihH sp fa], staied that deceased was suffering from a small wound which could have been inflicted with a penknife. This had penetrated the heart,598 words
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Article573 1913-02-20 8 Fhdadslphia Record. The sentimental arguments are wholly against dieue of meat, beciu-e it involves the si «uidrer of animals. Economy poins strongly agaiu-t an md food becaus» the area nec»s ary for fee iug beast* ahcady makes mat h gh and w L certainly mike it hi.lFhdadslphia Record. - 573 words
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Advertisement336 1913-02-20 8 RANEECUNGE” GLAZEP STONEWARE DRAINPIPES ALL SHAPES AND SIZES OBTAINABLE. The half pipes are the best for drains round coolie lines, houses, and bungalows. The large pipes, being so strong, make the most substantial culverts. 5 ÜB-ACENTS ||||i HILTON Co., PENANG. X < 5 DISINFECTANT I TARPINE M As supplied to336 words
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Miscellaneous51 1913-02-20 8 The Tide*. Date. H. W. L. W. H. W. L. VI. A.M. A.M. P.M. P.M. Feb. 20 Nil. 623 12-21 6-30 21 12-15 7-0) 1-02 711 „22 12-58 7-35 1-40 7-50 „23 1-33 8-08 2-14 8-27 »24 2-14 8-35 244 9-03 „25 2-45 9-08 3-12 9-38 26 3-14 9-47 3-3951 words
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Article2512 1913-02-20 9 3 capital. Bota.rib.a. v >“»« Dinara. H S s Sg n o* ao M OF 1909 1910 1911 1918 1913 MINIM®. 1912 1100,000 »60.000 60,000 $1 1 Aver Wen Rahrnan7 Dfc p. Co. 2-30 «-50 1903 300.000 300.000 30.000 10 10 30 30 28* Beta» Tm Oo >?| 19122,512 words
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Article114 1913-02-20 9 Ceylon Maru, Jap, 31*2, Deguchi, Feb. 19, Calcutta, gen., Paterson 8. Co. Fultala, Brit., 2702, Jallent, Feb 20, Y’hama, gen., Huttenbach Liebert Co. Pangkor, Brit., 94, Caswell, Feb. 20, Bindings, gen., E. 8. Co. Hebe, Brit., 346, Scott, Feb. 20, T. Anson, gen Adamson Giltillan Co. Kaga Maru Jap.,114 words
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Article55 1913-02-20 9 Trang for Trang. Jin Ho for Batu Bahra. Pegu for Port iSwettenhana, Port Dickson aud Malacca Tara for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Avagyee for Dmdings, Sitiawan and Teluk Anson. Austria for Singapore, China and Japan. Hong Moh for Singapore, Hongkong, Amoy and Swatow. Ban Wha f t Soon for55 words
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Article128 1913-02-20 9 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFIC», To-Morrow. For r’er Cios- Alor Star (Kedah) Ban Lee 7 a m. Alor Star (Kedah) Kedah 7 a.m Singapore and China Africa 1 8 a.m. Colombo and Tuticorin Bohemia 9 a.m. Australasia, x India, Aden, Mauri- I Himalaya nnoo. tius, Egypt, and > Parcels128 words
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Article123 1913-02-20 9 Pknang, February 20, 1913. Uourl«ty Qj thi London Demand Bank ...2/4 532 H 4 months'sight Bunk ...2/4 7/16 m 3 Credit ...2/4 19/32 3 Documentary ...2/4 21,32 Oaloutta Demand Bank Rs. 174* 3 days' sight Priraoe 17o* Bombay Demand Bank 174$ 3 days'sight Private 176$ Madras Demand Bank 174*123 words
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Article247 1913-02-20 9 Penang, Fbbruary 20, 1913. Gold leal 564.60 J Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 02).... No stock. White Popper $33 1/4 seller?. Trang Pepper $23 3/4 nominal. Mace $l2O sellers. Mace Pickings $99 buyers. Cloves $39 sei ers. Nutmegs 110 ...$27 1/2 sellers SNo. 1 $8.20 sales. No. 2247 words
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Article119 1913-02-20 9 The 8.1. S N. Co.'s ss. Gregory Apcar from Calcutta is expected here o n the 25th inst. and will leave the same day at 4 p.m. for Singapore, China and Japan. The P. A O. Royal Mail steamer Himalaya having left Singapore at 8 a.m. to-day, i119 words
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Article211 1913-02-20 9 The companies do not guarantee the dates of arrival of these vessels, but will endeavour as far as possible to ensure punctuality. From Alor Star, (Kedah)—Kedah, Feb. 20 22, 24, 26 and 28 and, Tong Chuang Feb. 21, 23, 25 and 27. Asahan.—Petrel, Feb. 23. Bagan Serai.—Daily.211 words
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Article187 1913-02-20 9 Thursday, February 20. Outward English (P. O.) Mail. Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangear Road. Friday, February 21. Legislative Council. Homeward English (P. O.) Mail Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Saturday, February 22, Band (Golf Club, 6 p.m. Seaday, February187 words
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Advertisement179 1913-02-20 9 ESTABLISH E!) 1 9(M). Wedding and Engagement Rings A Speciality N. D. DE SILV4, UamUclwm DiaibmU letlcr, Eatraver. Reaiircr, aU Rc-filAtr, 74, BISHOP STREET. FWearne Bros., Ltd, MOTOR ENGINEERS AND IMPORTERS, 0 SINGAPORE IPOH. SOLE AGENTS FOR Straits Settlements and F. M. S. R 3 SEATER, HBh' $1,400. D 5179 words
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THE WORLD'S NEWS.
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Article461 1913-02-20 10 ITEMS OF INTEREST. CLIPPINGS from the HOME PRESS. Despatched by the mail leaving London January SL “HOODED MAN’’ HANGED AT LEWES. John Williams was executed in Lewes Gaol on Wednesday morning for the murder of Polite-Inspector Walls at Eastbourne. The condemned man maintained his fortitude to the end,461 words
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Article140 1913-02-20 10 INTERRUPTIONS BY SUFFRAGISTS. The annual conference of the Labour Party opened in London on Wednesday. Mr. G. H. wbertb in his presidential address defended he Parliamentary Party’s policy, and denounced hysterical and dervish-like acions, and called for the enforcement, if need be, of loyalty to the party.140 words
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Article103 1913-02-20 10 THE FISCAL PROBLEM. Mr. Asquith on Wednesday evening addressed a meeting of his constituents at Leven, in East Fife. He devoted the greater part of his speech to an attack on the Unionist position in relation to Fiscal policy, contending that every assumption on which103 words
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Article136 1913-02-20 10 LEGISLATION FAILS TO SUPPRESS EVIL. The portion of the Children Act designed to stamp out juvenile smoking, like the once lauded black list of drunkards, has practically become adead letter, says the Evening Standard. Youngsters now may be observed to smoke even under the nose of a policeman.136 words
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Article101 1913-02-20 10 SENTENCE OF 14 DAYS REMITTED. The appeal of Mr. John Broadley Harrisonley 60,1 f Colonel Harrison-Broad ley, M.P. for Howdenshire, against the sentence of fourteen days’ imprisonment in the second division passed upon him by the Hull magistrates on December 16th, came before the Recorder, at Hull101 words
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Article177 1913-02-20 10 THE DROPPED FRANCHISE BILL, MILITANT SUFFRAGISTS’ THREATS. The Government have dropped their Franchise Bill, and with its withdrawal passes the last chance this session of women obtaining the vote. Mr. Asquith announced the Government’s decision in the House of Commons on Monday, after the Speaker had177 words
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Article148 1913-02-20 10 LARGE NUMBER OF ARRESTS. The Suffragettes began their campaign of violence on Tuesday night, the windows of several Government, offices and a number of business premises iji the West End being smashed. Great crowds gathered in the vicinity of St. Stephen’s to watch the Suffragettes. Headed148 words
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Article157 1913-02-20 10 PACKAGES IN FLAMES IN POST OFFICE AND PILLAR BOXES. A new form of outrage has been invented by the militant suffragists, parcels containing acid which bursts into flame on being exposed to the air being placed in post-office and pillar-boxes. While the sorting staff at Croydon157 words
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Article231 1913-02-20 10 GREAT CROWDS AT POLICE FUNERAL. The sympathy aroused by the death of Constable John Smith, who was killed by a motor-omnibus in Ludgate-eircus, London, was demonstrated at the funeral on Wednesday. The funeral procession left the mortuary in Golden-lane, where there was an immenae gathering, at231 words
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Article171 1913-02-20 10 FOUND UNCONSCIOUS IN STREET. A verdict of death from apoplexy was re turned at an inquest at East Ham *on Wednesday on Charles Alexander Ducket, an East Ham doctor, aged forty-seven, who w*as found on Sunday night sitting unconscious on the pavement in Byrons-avenue, and died a few171 words
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Article129 1913-02-20 10 Richard Henry Barber, who is accused of causing himself to be placed on the medical register by fraudulent representations, and who, it will be remembered, jumped from an express train while being taken in custody to London, was remanded for eight days at Bowstreet, London, on Wednesday.129 words
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Advertisement546 1913-02-20 10 I all the wood work (except the joists and beams) B I being of SERAYAH. It was noticed on excavating I the foundations that the ground was INFESTED t WITH WHITE ANTS, several nests having been cut through. The precaution was taken of treating the I timber for the house546 words
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Advertisement914 1913-02-20 10 SUN LIFE BANKS OF CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA CANADA. AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA. Incorporated by Royal Charter. Incorporated 1865-Paid-up Capital £1,200,000 BUSINESS IN FOKCE. R.s.n-e Fund ...£1,650,00« Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200 000 £33 5 500j000.0.U Head Office: FUNDS (EXCEED) BISHOPSGATE, LONDON, E.C eoo nAAII n Agencies and Branches. Amritsar Hamburg914 words
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Article911 1913-02-20 11 —John - ,—John in Daily Mail “De luxe ”is the motto of the age. In other days we may have possessed the thine, to-day we flduut an i fl-v-h the word. We pick out the letters in stars of fire, and the tinsel show never fails in its irresistiblein Daily Mail - 911 words
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Advertisement129 1913-02-20 11 The Ceylon Manure works, A. BAUR, PENANG BRANCH. FERTILISERS FOB RUBBER, COCONUTS, TAPIOCA, COFFEE, SUGAR Etc., Etc. RECORD CROPS Soil ANALYSES Free of Charge. 1 i THE LARGEST MANURE WORKS i IN THE EAST Dealing Exclusively in Manures. PERFUMERY AT REDUCED PRICES. PERFUMES 25 cfs. to $25 per bottle. BRILLANTINES,129 words
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Advertisement68 1913-02-20 11 THE LIFE OF TRADE.” A ONE-TIME order, like one blow of the hammer on the head of the nail, makes an impression, but it is only the continuous insertion of the advertisement, like the continuous pounding on the head of the nail, that drives the argument home and clinches it.68 words
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Advertisement734 1913-02-20 11 Beck’s Key Brand Beer. N. Y. K. a Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld. tejyjß \<Ai\ F”ROPFAN line Swl fortnightly service is maintained be> I ween Yokohama via ports to Marseille*, a M London and Antwerp, under mail contract fesssgsgsggE-sgJ m the Imperial Japanese Government. ‘lgggsJim- 1 IsJ he New Twin-screw734 words
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Advertisement2289 1913-02-20 12 X p. s’ O. Stem Navigation Co. British India Steam Navigation Co., \v limited. ocean steam Ship co., itu IXPECTED ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES. "i Imtbnded to Sail. I Stiambr. Fob Aik a ind 191 S HAU SERVICE OUTWARD. 8 8 m .r CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAV. CO.. LTD. Feb. 202,289 words
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