Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 19 May 1913

Microfilm: NL1901
Total Pages: 12
1 12 Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    19 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833 No. 112 VOL. LXXI MONDAY. I9MMAY. 19!3. PRICE 10 CENTS.
    19 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      943 1 iroO DtiannnnnMnnDnoßßnnnnM FOR $BO g \7OU can have the Pinang g r J Gasette posted evary day for a whole year to your addre—. (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, 527). q c Proportionate Quarterly and c Half-yearly rates. g c Subscription» are payable in g advance and remittance* should H ba addressed to
      943 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2
      86 1 ■aoaDDDßaaDODMDnaoaaecconß a XX7BEN YOU AUK AWAY VV on leave \ou want to kee£ g in touch with Malayan affairs, n g Social, Commercial, M ining, Planting, Ac. Thia you can do a g in no better way than by suhacrib- a ing to the Weekly Edition of the g “PinaDg
      86 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Article
    MINING IN THE F.M.S.
    990 2 WARDEN’S ANNUAL REPORT. The report on the administration of the Mmes Department and on the mining industries of th*» F.M.B. for 1912, by Mr. W. Eyre Kenny, Senior Warden of Mines, appears as a supplement to the current isssue of the F. M.S. Government Gazette. The
    990 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      1018 2 SITUATION VACANT. TO LET. NOTICE. to let. Wanted two Tamil time 376, anson road. Rent $35 per KEEPERS. Men abjve 30 years mon th. of age are preferable. Free quarters. A n nlv FT RICHTER Salary $25 to $3O according to qualifies- App,y H J 35, Anson Rood. tions. Apply
      1,018 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      119 2 Knlfe-like Pains. The sharp, shooting pains, the intense agony of Sciatica, often make death preferable to life. The fiery darts that run from hip to heel, the sleepless nights, the cheerless days—why not stop all this and get back to health and comfort again? Little’s Oriental Balm is the best
      119 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 3
      165 2 PENANG ICE AND INDUSTRIAL Coy ARE MAKERS OF Coloured Cement Tiles For Halls, Bathrooms, otc 1 A Large Stock always on hand, or made to Selected patterns. Price from 10 to 12 cents according to design per Tile of 8 INCHES SQUARE. Cement Drain Pipes Stronger than and Superior to
      165 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 4
      117 2 I WE STOCK ONLY I I THE WORLD FAMOUS I Continental l < Tyres U For Cycles, Motorcycles, Motorcars 9 M and Commercial Vehicles. I I I Stock Holders: CHIN SENG S Co., Ltd. CHIN KOOl B Co., TAI SENG 8 Co. I Agents: g SELLAR, MURRAY CO. i FWearne
      117 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • BRITISH RUBBER ESTATES OF JAVA.
    • Article
      "INTERIM" IN AUTUMN.
      329 3 The third ordinary general meeting of the British Rubber Estates of Java, Limited, was held at the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Moorgate Place, E. C., April 24, Mr. Scanlake Lee presiding. Phe Chairman, in the course of bis speech, said This is somewhat in the nature of
      329 words
    • Article
      A Share Handbook.
      189 3 The latest issue of the Rubber Share Handbook shows a further increase in the number of companies domiciled in England or in Ki glish possessions, and controlling rubber plantations in various parts of the world. The general tendency of rubber cultivation during the last few years is
      189 words
    • Article
      Deal in Rubber Shares.—Brokers or Principals?
      162 3 Deal in Rubber Shares. —Brokers or Principals? In the Court of Appeal, on 18th inst., before Lord Justice Vaughan Williams and Hamilton and Mr. Justice Bray, the plsintiffs’ appeal was heard in the case of Robert' Mackintosh and Co. v. Stiven. The plaintiffs claimed £290 15s. 3d., money paid by
      162 words
    • Article
      Rubber in South India.
      125 3 A correspondent of Capital wrote recently The growing importance of the rubber industry iu South India can well be understood from the fact that to-day there are no less than 35,000 acres of land under rubber in the Malabar district alone.” This, as far as I
      125 words
  • Article
    P. & O. "ASSAYE" ON FIRE.
    527 3 P. O. "ASSAYE" ON FIRE. S.F.P. The P. and O. Mail Assaye arrived alongside the P. and O. Wharf, Singapore, at 12.45 on Friday afternoon, with the cargo in her after-hold, No. 5 well alight. The news was known before she arrived there and when Captain Stovell arrived on board
    S.F.P.  -  527 words
  • Article
    Funeral of Phya Damrong.
    269 3 The correspondent of the Bangkok Times at Puket, write on May 7th The fuperal of the late Phya Damrong Sucharid (the head of the well-known Renong family) took place at Renong on the 4th instant. It was attended by over 3,000 people—Siamese, Chinese, Burmese and Malay,
    269 words
  • Article
    Economy.
    94 3 A Scotchman, wishing to know hrs fate at once, telepraphed a proposal of marriage to the lady of his choice. After spending the entire d-*y at the teleg aph office (-ays the Argonaut he whs finally rewarded late i*> the evening by an affirmative nn-wer. “If I were yon,”
    94 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      304 3 Scientific Manuring. 11 v.Sf „nR»a .an More SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH WORK AND PRACTICAL FIELD TESTS HAVE ENABLED THE CEYLON MANURE WORKS—A. BAUR— To place at the disposal of the Planters the Correct Ingredients for the Successful Manuring of Tropical Plantations THE CEYLON MANURE WORKS—A. BAUR. Specialise in Manures and do no
      304 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      62 3 |W| H IWI S I Y M OL. 1 W t, BEACB STREET, PENANG. TuKIAMI “Siemens. Penang.” Tslbfhov» No. 479. e e Ekctric&l Engineers Manufacturers I Contractors. f 1 SIEMENS C?OTHERB DYNAMO WORKS. LTD. HeadOJfc..— I umiae MfMTMiMarra inunnM OAXTON HOUSE. WESTMINSTER. LONDON Fwpp'tY’s />,’ ot. and Stores. UPPER THAMES
      62 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 3
      540 3 M V K 1 Ja H ftMail Steamship Q m EUROPEAN LINE A Fortnightly service is maintained be» ’««n Yokohama via ports to Marseille, London and Antwerp, under mail contract the Imperial Japanese Government. constructed, and are fitted with all the latest mprovement for the safety and comfort of passengers.
      540 words
  • Page 3 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 3 Miscellaneous Column 1
      335 3 Penang Motion Picture Show. War! War!! War!!! REMEMBER. REMEMBER. Our Entire Grand Change for To-night, The Only Show for Both Young and Old. Tie Gitilesl America Bittie. Real War and Blood Shed before you. Touching, Thrilling, Daring and Laughable. Films from Best Makers and Best Favourite Actors. SPLENDID SELECTED PROGRAMME
      335 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • SPORTING NEWS.
    • Article
      CRICKET AT HOME.
      79 4 —Reuter. THE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP. London, May 17. At a meeting at Lords of the Advisory County Cricket Committee, Lord Harris presiding, it was unanimously decided not to alter the ex sting scheme for the County Championship until after 1917, except the awarding of points. Saturday’s Results. Derbyshire
      —Reuter.  -  79 words
    • Article
      CRICKET TOURNAMENT.
      227 4 P. C. C. v. St. XAVIER’S. The St. Xavier’s team suffered another defeat on Saturday afternoon in their match against the P.C.C. The Club scored 140 runs to their opponent’s 56. Wright-Motion (33) Neubronner (25) and Haines (26) played well for their side, while Perkins (18) and Jailh
      227 words
    • Article
      PENANG GOLF CLUB.
      226 4 TENNIS TOURNAMENT. Results of Saturday’s play Mixed Doubles Handicap.—Miss Evans and MacNxmara bea* Mrs Ross an! Laidlaw 6—2, 6—3; Hon. W Evans and Miss B Evans beat Mr and Mrs S*ye 6—l, 6—3; Mr and Mrs Cleaver beat Mrs Thorne Gregson 6—2, 7—5. Men’s Singlb Handicap Class
      226 words
    • Article
      PERAK LADIES RIFLE CLUB.
      56 4 The following are the scores made for the Murray Cup for May Kinta Ladies’ Rifle Club 159 Malacca no g?ore Penang 153 Pe rak 153 Selangor jgj Singapore 155 T t ie death is reported at Bowring Hospital, Bangalore, on May 7, of Oscar Dignum, the
      56 words
    • Article
      THE DERBY ENTRIES.
      346 4 In response to numerous requests we give the list of horses still 1 ft iu for the Derby to be run on Wednesday, June 4, when the last mail left Home Derby Stakes of £6,500, by sub. of £5O each, h ft, or £5 only if dec.;
      346 words
    • Article
      THE VICEROY’S CUP SWEEP.
      300 4 SUIT AGAINST MR. JOE LEE. Calcutta, May 10—A betting case of some importance an i general public interest came up on au applicatiou f»r a new trial before a Full Bench of the Calcutta Small Cause Court, consisting of Mr. Thornhill Chief Judge, and Mr. Panioly,
      300 words
  • Article
    DEATHS ON BOARD B.I. STEAMER.
    497 4 In the House of Commons on April 17th Mr. MacCalium Scott asked the Under Secretary of State for India whether his attention has been cUled to the fact that the British India steamer Gregory Apcar arrive 1 at Singapore on Feb. 25th last with 563
    497 words
  • Article
    HIGH BALLOON ASCENT.
    311 4 ARTIFICIAL BREATHING. Berlin, May 18. A Professor of Halle in Prussian Saxonv asc nded in a balloon to a height of 9,500 metres (31,122 feet). The co’.d was 51 degrees. He made several hours’ scientific observations, by means of artificial breathing.—D. O. L. [This ascent is one
    311 words
  • Article
    TO-NIGHT'S BAND PROGRAMME.
    26 4 Selection Les Hugonotes Meyerbeer. Polka Berlina Lujl Lincke. Waltz Orient Rosen Ivauovice. Bolero Pasguita Bigge. March Hail to the Spirit oj Liberty Sousa.
    26 words
  • Article
    Krupps and Chinese Trade.
    68 4 The Daily Telegraph's correspondent at Pekin says in connection with the Austrian loan to China, that large sums, which have already been advance 1, are part of an arrangement by which the Kruppa aud Scoda works, the real concessionaires, are jointly endeavouring to obtain a monopoly
    68 words
  • Article
    TELEGRAPHIC ITEMS.
    801 4 INDIAN MARRIAGE LAW. London, May 12.—The Times of to-day publishes a special article from its Bombay correspondent, warning English girls against the danger of the mixed marriages with non-Christiaus in India, which danger has been notably illustratsd by the case of the Bombay Parsi, Nusserwanji Peutonji Wadis, iu
    801 words
  • Article
    RUBBER OUTPUTS.
    388 4 The following are outputs for April. Ayer Kuning lbs. 3,400 Temerloh g 2 O Chersonese 20,806 Ayer Kuning (F.M.8.). 9,3 10 Dennistown 17,415 Klabang 7,323 Kri n 7,918 Sungei Knan 9,643 Sungei Way 2 7,228 Bradwall x 0,082 Riverside 17,75 J Strathmore 4 53Q Sua Manggis 3,’ 516
    388 words
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      351 4 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. T O LET. NO. 9, LOGAN ROAD. Fitted with Electric Lght. Entry from Ist July. Apply to Mrs. E. M. DUVAL, 31, Aboo Sites Lane, Penano. WANTED. A CERTIFICATED ENGINE DRIVER for oil engine at the New Quarantine Station, Pulau Jerej*k, on a salary of $3OO per annum
      351 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      153 5 BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING FOUR GOOD THINGS IN THE HOUSE, DON’T MISS THEM. t Milkmaid Condensed Ideal Condensed SWISS MILK SWISS MILK (Sweetened.) (Unsweetened.) Price: $ll.OO Cash Price: $7.75 Cash I PER CASE. PER CASE. (IN DEALER'S SHOP, NOT DELIVERED). (IN DEALER’S SHOP, NOT DELIVERED) 48 tins in
      153 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Article
    BIRTHS.
    34 6 Kelly—On May 19th, at Penang, the wife of Mr. W. A. B. Kelly, of a son. Carnegy.—On May 11, at 34, Cuppage Road, Singapore, to Dr. and Mis. W. F. Carnegy. a son.
    34 words
  • Article
    MARRIAGE.
    36 6 Moore—Campbell.—On May 14, at the Good Shepherd Cathedral, Singapore, by the Rev. Father Nain, William Henry Moore to Elizabeth Jane Cathay, daughter of Major John C. Campbell, Royal Irish Rifles, and the late Mrs. Campbell.
    36 words
  • Article
    BRIDLING THE PICTURE SHOW.
    1086 6 The censorship of plays and books, suffragette literature, et c«ter a has occupied so much attention at Home lately that it is hardly a matter of surprise to find that a reflection of the movement is beginning to show itself even in this remote region of
    1,086 words
  • Article
    KEDAH NEWS.
    417 6 THE WATER SUPPLY. [From Gnr Own Correspondent.] Alor Star, May 17. The heavy rains this past week, and the unusual height of water in the river here reminds me that the cholera season which has always eaused so much anxiety in the past, has for the people of
    417 words
  • CORRESPONDENCE.
    • Article
      R.A.O.B.
      115 6 [To the Editor oj the Pinang Gazette.] Sir, My attention has been called to your paragraph anent the establishing of a lodge of the Royal Antediluvian Older of Buffaloes in Penang. In some respects the announcement is correct viz. that the lodge will be opened aboit the end of
      115 words
  • Article
    A MISSING OFFICER.
    169 6 What would appear to be a case of suicide occurred on board the Royal Dutch Packet Coy’s s.s Aljeh on Tuesday last on her return trip from Acheen. A few hours after the vessel had left Sabang the second officer Mr. C. A. Voorip, who had been
    169 words
  • Article
    RUBBER DIVIDENDS.
    138 6 Messrs. F. W. Barker A Co., agents of Lanadron Rubber Estates, have received a telegram from London advising them that the Directors of Lanadron Rubber Estates Ltd. have recommended a final dividend of 10 per cent, maki g a total of 20 per cent, for the year ending
    138 words
  • Article
    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    860 6 Mrs. and Miss Travers leave Kuala Lumpur to-day for home. Mr. Clayton is to act as Director of Education in the Colony and F.M.S. 3 It is expected that Mr. C. D. Bowen 3 D. O. Kinta, will go home on l eave J August, Q The
    860 words
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      208 6 HERMAN RICHTER A CO. TELEPHONE 636 «fflOE N lEMH STREET. Engineers, Architects and Contractors. Plana and Estimates prepared for Bungalow*, W—| —Factories, Rice and OU Milla. Contracts accepted for New Buildings, Repairs or Alterations. Strict European Supervision of all work. We have installed a mechanically Operated Plant to manufacture Bain
      208 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 2
      29 6 E. A O. SPECIAL DINNER Tuesday, SO th Instant. BILLIARDS AFTER DINNER. Ex-Champion Mr. JOHN ROBERTS VB. AN AMATEUR. Free admission to ladies and gentlemen to witness the match.
      29 words
  • Obituary
    Untitled
    77 6 DEATHS. Bright.— On April 18, at Plymouth, W. Bright, Chinese Customs Service, aged 57. Cranmbr-Byng.— On April 18, Mabel, wife of L. Cranmer-Byng, Thaxted, Essex. Drummond.—On April 19, at Bath, J. I. M. Drummond, of the Chinese Customs Service, aged 44. Harvey —On April 20, at 48, Penywern road, Farl’s
    77 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Article
    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    179 7 TO-DAY’S CHANCE i. The following are the changes (buyers SO< l sellers only) in our share list, on page 9 to-day Saturday. To-day S .IS»"- 1 1-2 03 X Jfintng, Qopeng C. 33/- 36/9 33/6 37/K Pulai 9| 10 8$ 9* Lahat 9j 10| 9 10 Malayan
    179 words
  • Article
    DANCE AT SELANGOR CLUB.
    56 7 FAREWELL TO MRS. AND MISS TRAVERS. From Our Own Correspondent.'] Kuala Lumpur, May 19. A dance in honour jof Mrs. and Miss Travers was given at the Selangor Club on Saturday. There was a large attendance including many out-station members, despite very wet weather. Mrs. and
    56 words
  • Article
    SHOOTING AT SINGAPORE.
    63 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, May 19. At th“ annual rifle meeting, the competition for the President’s Prize resulted Mr. Neubronner, 99 Mr. Vosseller 97.8 Mr. Brown, 97.2. For the Buffs Cup the best scores were Wee Kah Kiat 96, Mr. Chater 95, Son? Ong Hang 94.
    63 words
  • Article
    FREEMASONRY IN MALAYA.
    62 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, May 19. The annual meeting of the Grand Lodge of the Chapter of the Eastern Archipelago of Freemasons was held on Saturday. Many Brethren from the Straits and F.M.S. were present. Ninety attended the banquet, when speeches were made referring to the
    62 words
  • Article
    SMALLPOX AT IPOH.
    52 7 A SERIOUS OUTBREAK. [From Our Own Correspondent Ipoh, May 19. The smallpox outbreak is generally recognized as serious owing to the terribly insanitary state of the Tamil settlement, where further cases occurred to-day. Some days ago the corpse of a man who died of confluent smallpox was
    52 words
  • Article
    SULTAN OF LANGKAT.
    49 7 VISIT TO IPOH. From Our Own Corespondent .J Ipoh, May 19. The Sultan of Langkat is visiting Ipoh He said he was much impressed by the siae and prosperity of Ipoh. He found the railways excellent. He visited Tronoh Mines and was much interested in them.
    49 words
  • Article
    STORM AT KUALA LUMPUR.
    38 7 From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, May 19. I here were a heavy storm at Kuala Lumpur during Saturday night and Sunday. The damage was small. The padang for a tune was under water.
    38 words
  • Article
    THE WAR. BULGARIAN TROOPS' MOVEMENTS.
    7 7 —Reuter. —Reuter.
    —Reuter.  -  7 words
  • Article
    WAR ITEMS.
    30 7 D.O.L. Berlin, May 18. Bulgaria is negotiating in Paris for the raising of a loan of 250 millions. Austria is dismissing 50,000 reservists, except in Bomia and Herzegovina
    . D.O.L.  -  30 words
  • Article
    GERMAN POLAR EXPEDITION.
    89 7 —Reuter. LEADER MISSING. London, May 17. A report from the Norwegian leader of the Schroeder Stranz relief expedition, dated 18th February, has reach d Berlin via Spitzbergen. It says that out of the ten German members in the origina’ ex. edition only one,a seascape painter, escaped without
    —Reuter.  -  89 words
  • Article
    GREAT FIRE IN HUNGARY.
    54 7 Reuter. EIGHT THOUSAND HOMELESS. London, May 18. Eight thousand are homeless as the result of a fire in Pressburg Hungary) involving six streets. The fire broke out at two in afternoon and was still /aging at ni' ein the evening. A fireman and a child were
    Reuter.  -  54 words
  • Article
    ALIENS IN ARIZONA
    32 7 Reuter. London, May 18. The Governor of Arizona has signed the Anti-Alien Bill. The Bill affects not only Asiatics but Mexicans and white residents who decline to repudiate nationality.—
    Reuter.  -  32 words
  • Article
    PANAMA CANAL.
    28 7 —Reuter. LANDSLIDES HINDER WORK. London, May 18. Continuous and heavy landslides threaten to delay the opening of the Panama Canal beyond January 1915, the date fixed.
    .—Reuter.  -  28 words
  • Article
    MINE EXPLOSION IN AMERICA.
    20 7 .—Reuter. Belpe Valley (Ohio), May 18. Sixteen are dead as the result of a mine xplosion.
    .—Reuter.  -  20 words
  • Article
    NEWMARKET ELECTION.
    385 7 A UNIONIST GAIN. sran-spon proposition London, May 18. In the Newmarket bye-e l ection to fill the vacancy cau-ed by the death of the late Sir C. D. Rose, the result was Mr. Denison Pender, (U) 5,251 Mr. Nicholls, (L) 4,400 Unionist majority 851 At the General Election
    385 words
  • Article
    THE OPIUM CAMPAIGN.
    57 7 Reuter. FURTHER OUTRAGES REPORTED Shanghai, May 18. According to a press report from Western Hunan the local gentry and farmers «re resenting the action of troops in rooting up opium at Shenchowting. They asse nble 1 in the Temple to discuss the matter whereupon the troops set
    Reuter.  -  57 words
  • Article
    ANGLO-CHINESE OPIUM AGREEMENT.
    73 7 London, May 7—A P kin wire «tares that in consequence of telegraphic requests from Vice-President L -Yuan-Sens', and the m«joritv of the Provincial Government?, the F >reign Minisie- vaill address a despatch to the Rrirish Minister, requesting a revision of th*» Op um agreement by the mutual
    73 words
  • Article
    PRUSSIAN DIET ELECTIONS.
    47 7 1. —Reuter. CONSERVATIVES IN MAJORITY. London, May 19. The elections for the Prussian Diet resulted in the Conservative Centre losing ten seats, of which the National Liberals gain seven and the Socialists one. An overwhelming superiority of the Conservative Centre Alliance is thus retained
    1. —Reuter.  -  47 words
  • Article
    A CALCUTTA SENSATION.
    41 7 Reuter. ALLEGED CONSPIRACY AGAINST THE KING. Calcutta, May 17. The police have arrested nine een respectable Bengalis, charged with conspiracy to wag-* a war ugain-t the King. The Bengali Press savs the arrests have made a tremendous sensation.
    Reuter.  -  41 words
  • Article
    BAGHDAD RAILWAY.
    140 7 —Reu er. ANGLO-TURKISH NEGOTIATIONS. GERMAN ASSURANCES. Constantinople, May 17. Paragraphs of the Anglo-Turkish agreement referring to the Koweit (Persian) frontier of Basra have already been initialled: Paris, May 17. Replying to a question regarding the Baghdad Railway, M. Pichon said the Government was watching the matter closely. France
    —Reu er.  -  140 words
  • Article
    TURCO-BRITISH AGREEMENT.
    131 7 The Pioneer's London correspondent cables The forecast of the Turco-British agr-ement re the Koweit Baghdad Railway is given by a correspondent of the Daily Telegraph. He says it will be found that the Turkish sovereignty over Koweit is admitted with a formu’a recognising GreatBritain’s special right. It is
    131 words
  • Article
    CANADIAN NAVY BILL.
    102 7 Reuter. A NARROW MAJORITY. Ottawa, May 17. The voting on the third reading of the Naval Bill was 99 to 66. Sir Wilfrid Laurier, offering a last protest, denounced the Government’s Policy as a makeshift and said they weie not recognising «be duty they owe to themselves
    Reuter.  -  102 words
  • Article
    IRISH HOME RULE.
    88 7 —Reuter. SIR EDWARD CARSON’S LATEST. London, May 17. Sir Edward ("’arson, in opening th-* Drill Ha l at Belfast said Home Rule would be resisted by force, but that would be used only in the last res rt. Ihe circumstance* und r which the g*eat army of
    ”—Reuter.  -  88 words
  • Article
    THE WELSH COAL STRIKE.
    37 7 -Reuter. A SETTLEMENT. London, Mav 17. The trouble in the South Wales coal field is ended. All th- non-Unionist collieries which h*ve been idle sin 'e May 1 hare joined the Federation -Reuter.
    -Reuter.  -  37 words
  • Article
    NEWS FROM BERLIN
    38 7 .—D.O.L. Berlin, May 18. The maritime law conference has resol* red to establish an international office and is making elaborate proposals regarding safety of ships at sea. The Chinese loan promises to be sub* cessful.—D.O.L.
    .—D.O.L.  -  38 words
  • Article
    A RUSSIAN MAY-DAY DEMONSTRATION.
    25 7 —Reuter. St. Petersburg, May 18 One hundred and eleven demonstrators on the Russian May Dav were sentenced to three months’ imprisonment.-
    —Reuter.  -  25 words
  • Article
    GIFT FOR CANCER RESEARCH.
    19 7 Reuter. London, May 18. Mr. Edwin Tate has given to the Impelial Cancer Research Fund.—
    Reuter.  -  19 words
  • Article
    "NOCTES ORIENTALES."
    313 7 From the Rev. W. Runcimao, Hon. Secretary and Treasurer of the Straits Philosophical Society, we have received a copy of Noctes Orientates being a selection of e-says read before the Society between the yean 1893 and 1910. It is explained in the introduction that the Society was founded
    313 words
  • Article
    THE ASSIZES.
    122 7 CHARGE AGAINST TAMIL EDITOR. Before Mr. Justice Fisher and a special jury this morning Thyriar Abdullah, Editor of the Tamil paper, Gnanacharian, w«s arraigned for int* ntionally giving false evidence during the proceedings in a bankruptcy case heard in the Supreme Court on the 24th July, 1911. Mr.
    122 words
  • Article
    A Shanghai Sensation.
    148 7 Mr. W. S. Davidson, a well-known resident of shanghai and chairman of several rubber companies, of which the firm of J. A Wattie and On., Ltd., are agents, appeared in H. B M*s Police Court at Shanghai on April 28, bsfore Mr. F. S. A. Bonne, C.M.G
    148 words
  • Article
    NOT DIOGENES.
    121 7 A Chinaman named Hoe Hin was this morning charged before Mr. E. E Colman by Insp* ctor R. C*u dw-dl with the theft of a carriage l«mp be! nging to Towkay Chew Pm of Kmg Street. The accused was met by a detec'ive in Bishop Street with the
    121 words
  • Article
    To-day’s Tin Quotations.
    123 7 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was <108.65 per picul, buyers, no sellers. The following was the local report of To-day :—Singapore Straits Trading Co., Ltd., buyers, no sellers, $lO9 25 Penang: Straits Trading Co., Ltd., nil Eastern Smelting Co M Ltd nil; Messrs. Leong Fee
    123 words
  • Article
    GAZETTE NOTIFICATIONS.
    466 7 The following notifications appear in the current issue of the 8. S. Government Gszette.— Mr L H Clayton, an Officer in Class U of the Federated Malay States Civil Service* to act as Director of Education, 8 8 4 F M S, in Class I, with effect from
    466 words
  • Article
    MR. R.L. CORBETT.
    353 7 FAREWELL DINNER AT IPOH. The farewell dinner given to Mr. R. L. Corbett at the Grand Restaurant on Friday evening was a v-ry successful and enjoyable function. Mr. Corbett leaves for a holiday at Home to-morrow, via the Trans Siberian Railway. The gathering was presided over by
    353 words
  • Page 7 Miscellaneous
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Article
    SERVANT PROBLEM IN CALCUTTA.
    900 8 SIR F HALLIDAY’S VIEWS. It is a good sign that such an important body as the Calcutta Trades Association has begun to take action in connection with the servant problem in Calcutta, which is so full of perplexities that employers are reduced to despair, says the
    900 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      410 8 TANSAN WATER. "THE CHOICEST Of AU CHOICE WATERS.** > t TANSAN DRY TANSAN GINGER ALE. LEMONADE. 1 ••The Ideal Natural Mineral Water,” i Sole Agents: R. T. REID Co., Penang. I J ALL COMMUNICATIONS MUST BE ADDRESSED TO THE FIRM. 'x i 1 One More 2nd Hand Billiard Table IN
      410 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 2
      631 8 PERFUMERY THE CORPORATION OF THE AT ROYAL tXCHArtGt ASSURANCE REDUCED PRICES. Royal Exchange, London PERFUMES 25 cts. to $25 per bottle. C was Incorporated by A.D, 1720, and is therefore one of th® ol 1 BRILLAMTINES, GOSMETIQUES. GREAMS; LOTI3M3. -ETC POWDERS 10 cts. to $2.50 per box. SOAPS 10 cts.
      631 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • Article
    SHARES.
    2423 9 ■i Subscribed. N her of I CF Shares. Value. 2 Dividends. S «S I Name -r g S' 5 s a w or 1909 1910 1911 19U 1913 MINI N Q IflU »100,000 $60.000 60.000 1 1 1903 300.000 300,000 30,000 10 10 30 SO KA Ayer Weng Rahman/
    2,423 words
  • Article
    ARRIVALS.
    107 9 Jin Ho, Brit., 111, Dyason, May 19, Aaaban, gen E. 8. Co. Klang, Brit., 732, Fawcus, May 19, P. S’ham, gen., Adamson. Gilfillau Co. Indragiri, Dut., 330, Bauer, May 19, Deli, gen., Huttenbach Liebert Co. Dimeric, Brit., 1211, Tulloch, May 19, Durban, coal, Huttenbach Bros. Seang Choon, Brit., 3722,
    107 words
  • Article
    CLEARANCES.
    32 9 Chunsang for Singapore, China and Japan. Avagyee for Dmdings, Sitiawan and Teluk Anson. Un Peng for Pulau Langkawi Perlis. Tong Chay Un for Setul. Flying Dragon for Port Weld and Taiping.
    32 words
  • Article
    PASSENGERS.
    170 9 ARRIVALS. By China (May 17) from Hongkong, Mrs H Pearson, child and infant, Messrs Ip Li Tsz and Ip Chuen Ching; from Singapore, Mr and Mrs Roberts and Mr V H Pearson. By Klang (May 19) from Singapore, Capt Vaz, Mr and Mrs i eoug Eng Kian and child,
    170 words
  • Article
    EXCHANGE.
    123 9 Pknang, May 19, 1913. (By Courtesy oj the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 1/32 4 months’sight Bank ...2/4 5/16 3 Credit ...2/415/32 3 Documentary ...2/417/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174$ 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Bombay Demand Bank 174$ 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Madras Demand Bank 174$
    123 words
  • Article
    PRODUCE.
    251 9 Pknang, May 19, 1913, Gold leal $64.60 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 0z).... No stock White Pepper s33s buyers. Trang Pepper $2l buyers. Mace $l2O nom. Mace Pickings $9B sales. Cloves $39 out of season. Nutmegs 110 s23s buyers (No. 1 $8.20 sales. Sugar < No. 2 $B.lO
    251 words
  • Article
    THE WEEK'S EVENTS.
    313 9 Moadtt, May 19. St. Dunstan. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Volunteer Recruits, A and B Goa. Prof. Deval’s Circus, Dato Kramat, 9.15 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Tuesday. May 20. Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. Wedaesday. May 21. Volunteer Maxim and Bearer
    313 words
  • Article
    MAILS.
    56 9 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE* To-Mokbow. For Per Giese. Tongkah Malacca 1 p.m* Teluk Anson Hebe 4 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore Klang 4-30 p.nc, Singapore, Hongkong Amoy and Swatow Seang Choon 5 p.m. Wbdnbsday. Ceylon, Australasia, India* Aden. Egypt, /Buelow 3 p.sa. and vi& Naples, for Rgt. up
    56 words
  • Article
    Local Steamer Service.
    189 9 TAe compa»te« do uot guarantee the cMm 0/ arrival of these vessels, but will endeavour as far as possible to ensure punctuality. From Alor Star, (Kedah). —Kedah, May 19, and, Tong Chuan, May 20. Bagan Serai.—Daily. Began Datoh.—Pangkor, every Monday. Deli.—lndragiri, every Sunday, Merkua or Van Hogendorp,
    189 words
  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 9 Advertisements Column 1
      138 9 N. D. DE SILVA, Maaofutvrittg Jeweller, Diaao&d Settler, Engraver, Repairer, and Re-gider. 74. BISHOP STREET. Wedding and Engagement Ring* “A Speciality”. ESTABLISHED 1900. The Penang Rubber Stamp COMPANY. RUBBER STAMP MAKERS ANO STATIONERS. No 53, Market Sheet, Penang, Orders executed with H promptitude and at moderate charges. J y I
      138 words
  • Page 9 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 9 Miscellaneous Column 1
      81 9 The Tides. Date. H. W. L. W. H. W. L. Wi A.M. AM. P.M P.M. May 19 11-33 5-35 11-53 6-14 „20 12-06 604 Nil. 6-54 „21 12-35 6-42 12-40 7-33 „22 1-15 7-19 1-14 8-11 „23 1-53 7-53 1-46 8-47 „24 2-29 8-25 2-15 9-22 „25 305 8-55 241
      81 words
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • Article
    PROGRESS WITH ELECTRIC COOKING.
    379 10 The factor that is tending more than any ther to slowly supersede gas cooking by electric cooking is the growing popularity of electric lighting at Home. Houses lit by electricity are being let much more readily than those lit by gas, installations for electiic lighting are
    379 words
  • Article
    The Ulu Piah, Company, Limited.
    92 10 The result of operations during the month of April, 1913, was as follows Mines’ Output Sale 12-4-13 Pls. 13.95 at $35.33 $492,85 Do. 23-4-13 215.13 67.52 14,525.57 Do. 8-5-13 (81. April Ore) 22.53 54.02 1,217.07 Do. 8-5-13 11.26 67.51 760.16 Do. 8-5-13 15.93 67.51 1,075.43
    92 words
  • Article
    Royal Rebuke.
    123 10 King Edward was never a man to tolerate snobbery. He was a member once in the late nineties of a large house party in the Midlands (says the Liverpool Post.) On a table in the billiard room were two or three boxes of cigars, and the Prince was
    123 words
  • Article
    Policeman’s Resource.
    118 10 Wh stever their faults may be, the New York police show no lack of resourcefulness. One recently discovered a dead horse lying in the mad way («ays the Daily Chronicle), and while he was gazing a r it a colleague who came up suggested that he had better
    118 words
  • Article
    Fatal Storm.
    32 10 A severe thunderstorm passed over Gangtok, Si> kin, on Sunday evening, May 4, about s;x o,clock. Nine persons sitting in the office of an Indian banker were killed by lightning.
    32 words
  • Article
    The Railway Accident.
    27 10 Calcutta, May B.—Mr. and Mrs. Harrison were removed yesterday to Bombay Railway infirmary, where Mrs. wlio,ie B P»ne is injured, will be rated ou
    27 words
  • Article
    Mails Close on Week Days.
    826 10 Fea Balik Pulau, at 8 a.m. and 0-30 p.m. Butterworth, at 7 a.m., 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4- p.m Bukit Tambun, at 8 a,m., 2 p.m., and 5- p.m. Bukit Mertajam, 7-15 a.m., 8 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 5-30 p.m.
    826 words
  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 1
      1128 10 PENANG VOLUNTEERS. ORDERS 401 A DRINK, A TONIC, AND j CAPTAI. ALAS WILSON g e B A DIGESTIVE combined I Acting Commandant. HI Bi WITHOUT ALCOHOL OR GAS. I! May, 1913. SSMBUMBM® 20th Tuesday, Maxim Gun Lecture I I jj j Tfl ißkl I 11l (fl on Prolonged Stoppages during
      1,128 words
Page thumbnail Page 11
  • Article
    MANCHESTER COTTON.
    834 11 WEEKLY MARKET REPORT. James F. Hutton <fc Co., Ltd. writing on 25th April, report: Liverpool Cotton. To-day. Last week. Mid-American—Spot 6.74 6.88 Mid-American, current month 6.48 j 6.62 F.G.F. Egyptian—Spot 10.00 10.00 New York Cotton. Vaster- Last day. week. Spot—Cents 12.00 12.40 London. To-day. Last week Bar Silver
    834 words
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 11 Advertisements Column 1
      156 11 Beck’s Key Brand Beer. IBW ,<BIF,jSBBt MW Hw. jsir williW The Leading Brand in the East. SCHMIDT, XUSTERMANN 8 Co., PENANG. minium “The Top Notch \Jutxj I =V J SCOTCH f f WHISKY /jSSBas. EE universally appeals a by reason of its S genuine merit as a |=E sg pure
      156 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 11 Advertisements Column 2
      1002 11 STRENGTH BANKS. AND NERVE chartered bank of India Australia and china. Incorporated by Royal Charter. X w w A W A Paid-up Capital £1.200,000 B ißade*\/ A NI A ’brand S E** erve T F u “l ...£1,700,000 HARK V In| BRAND Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200,000 Hbad Ornci: O
      1,002 words
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 1
      2417 12 p lntenacJ Sailin a Norddevtscher Lloyd, Bremen. Steam Navigation Co. gpitisb India Steam Navigation Co., 2 UNCI» ARRIVALS AN» DEPARTURES. IF-— 7 A&k a 5 ■All SERVICE OUTWARD. LIMITED, octal steam snip ce„ May 29 Arcadia connecting with Medina. Fob Intsndsd to Sail. Stbambb. AND June 12 Devanha connecting with
      2,417 words