Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 20 May 1914

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  • 20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 114 VOL. LXXiI. WEDNESDAY. 20th MAY, 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 1093 1 ■nannon Bonn C Q IOK $3O g t X, r OU can have the “Pinang D g A Gazette posted every day for a whole year co your address. B D (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION. $27). rg Proportionate Quarterly and g K Half-yearly rates. r. D Subscriptions are payable, in n advance
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    • 15 1 BUCHANANS (Scotch Whisky). Royal Household (As supplied to Royalty). SOLE AGENTS: ALLEN DENNYS Co., Penang.
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  • FAR EASTERN OLYMPIAD.
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    • 1277 2 rr HE RESIDENT COUNCILLOR will hrViMf TIID1? CI HR J be at Home on Wednesiay, June EIsNANV 1 UKf VLUD. 3rd, His Majesty’s Bithday, at 9-15 p.m. i,,,iUti D 9 Wm bs,BS ed SUMMER MEETING 1914. A DMISSION to Grand Standby Tickets TO LET. only. Tickets for Grand Stand can
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    • 260 2 The Untiring Energy of the Wolf is proverbial. Practically no energy is required where Sunlight Soap is employed. Sunlight Soap is energy itself. The Wolf is the enemy of mankind Sunlight Soap is the enemy of all dirt. It is the friend of the housewife, and is made for her
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  • PLANTING AND MINING.
    • 1184 3 ITS EFFECT ON LUBBER. Mr. F. T. Brook?, the Government Mycologist, gave a tec ure on pink disease to the Cential Perak Planters’ Asscciat’on at Ipoh Club. There wts a large attendarce cf member and the lec tute was I’steced to with great inter.st. Mr. Brooks, states the
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    • 560 3 Writing to the Rangoon Gazette, Mr. C.J. Chadwick, general manager of the Burma Para Rubber Co., says: —Few people seem to have reili-ed why the usual plauta'ion meihods of preparing rubber for the market are faulty. Acid of any kind has, of course, a corrosive action
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    • 371 3 Macson,” in his market report in the “Indian Rubber Journal” on the 17th ult., writes:—So far 1914 is carrying with ease the Weight of supplies that was toprove so overwelmin.g The sentiment of the market, however, is still dead against taking an opposite view. It seems so obvious
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    • 239 3 General Meeting in Penang The general meeting of shareholders of the New Tambun Mines Ltd., was held at the registered offices of the Company, Nos. 1 and 3, Bishop Street, Penan?, on Monday. The accounts were passed, and the shareholders were told of a scheme for the
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    • 375 3 ABDULLA CIGARETTES. VIRGINIAN. TURKISH. 1 EGYPTIAN. lOO’h. 50’8. lOO'm. r»O’8. 100’8. 50’8. N... 1 $055 i No 11 $2.10 $l.lO No 16 $145 $0.75 No. 7 $1.25 0.G5 No. 5 3.00 1.60 N. 14 2.25 1.15 No 4 260 1.35 J and SPECIAL RUSSIANS. SOLE IMPORTERS HIBBERT, WOODROFFE 8 Co.,
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    • 119 3 .4 cts Dike Magic! Little’s Oriental Balm acts like magic. The pain vanishes almost instantly. Rheumatism of years standing disappears, swellings subside, soreness and lameness take their departure, muscles and joints regain their strength and elasticity. Little’s Oriental Balm will transform you from a pain-ridden, perhaps crippled suffeier, to blessed
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    • 39 3 gIR Ernest Shackleton, writing to the agent entrusted with the purchas ng of the stores for the forthcoming Imperial TransAntarctic Expedition, uses these words 1“ The question of the concentrated beef supply is most important it must be Bovril.”
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    • 387 3 Nervousness Anaemia, Indigestion, Awful Nervous Terrors cured by Dr. Cassell’s Tablets. Mrs. Florence Higgs, of 97, Gordonroad, Peckham, London, S.E., says. “1 owe my life to Dr. Cassells Tablets. I was so weak and nervous that I could not bear to l>e left aloi e. I cannot describe the sensation.
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  • 912 4 PAGEANT OF THE STREETS. London gave recently one of those rare days when the great city stems to be touched by a splendid enchantment. The extraordinary spell of sunshine which has laughed at ali the gloomy forebodings of the wea her-prophets has called everyone out of doors, and
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  • 954 4 It is now definitely known here, writes a London correspondent, th it Me-srs-Furness, Withy Co.’s new establishment at Schiedam will be a shipbuilding as well as a ship-repairing yard. It is stated that six shipbuilding berths will be laid down. Messrs. Fu-nes s Withy Jc Co. are very
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  • 1201 4 THEIR INNKR MEANING. The ideas that lie at the roof of marriage customs have been the subject of speculation ever since 1861, when the Swiss jurist, Bachogen, published Das Mu'.terrecht to prove that kin-diio through the fema’e had every where preceded kinship through the male. Many theories had
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  • 336 4 Says the “Far East” (Tokyo) The judgment delivered on Wednesday by the highe-t court in the country concludes the farce known as the Wheeler case. The courts have been occupied with this case for two the State has been involved in great expense, t l e defendant,
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  • 193 4 One-Step Hesitation Waltz. Hitherto all ballroom dances have been imported from Europe, but America has developed two original dances, and it is the intention of a little coterie of the fashionable set in New York to invade Paris and possibly London th s summer to show the
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 49 4 The soothing effect of Woods’ Great, Peppermint Care in cases of sore, relaxed, or smoker’s throat is really astonishing? If suffering in this direction, use a spoonful, in water, as a gargle the relief is both instantaneous and permanent. Sold by all Medicine Dealers at 80 cents a bottle.
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    • 54 4 International Rubber Congress Exhibition, BATAVIA, 1914. Congress: 7—12 Sept., 1914. Exhibition: Bth September to 10th October, 1914. Uectures by Renowned Scientists and Experts. Interesting excursions in Java arranged. Reduced steamship, railway and tramway fares for Holders of Congress tickets. For particulars apply to w. E. VAN Rijnberk, Hon. Secretary, S.S.
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    • 375 4 INSURANCE. FIRE INSURANCE Liverpool Victoria Insurance Corporation Limited. HEAD OFFICE: 45-49. HOLBORN VIADUCT. LONDON EC The undersigned having been appointed Agents of the Corporation are prepared to issue Polices of Insurance against loss by FIRE at current rates. WELSH 4 Co., Aseniti Building 4961—m th THE CORPORATION OF THE SOYAL
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  • Page 4 Miscellaneous
    • 17 4 George Town Kinematograph. “PENANG’S PREMIER SHOW”, KUALA KANGSAR ROAD THEATRE. change: of programme Every Tuesday and Saturday.
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    • 264 4 The Straits Cinema, Location: —PENANG ROAD. TO-NIGHT’S CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. The Best New Films and Latest Novelty Features. Specialities: Pathe Cartoon.” 46 Inheritance of Remi Dan bra is,” 4 Reels. 4 Keels. 7,000 feet, S.C.A.G.L. A Host of other New Pictures. Don’c miss this Grand Opportunity. Owing to the hot
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  • 535 5 VICUVJ AIB V ■»£> («VV«IUVVI UUUUL the pre ent Pawn Brokers Act.—“ Siam Observer.” HOURS OF BANGKOK PAWNSHOPS. Attention was recently called in a Siamese contemporary to the fact that the hoars of the Kong Pises under the Department of Police in the Ministry of Local Government
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  • 141 5 A Briti-h firm, the Cleveland Bridge and Engineering Company, of Darlington, has secured the cont-act for forty-three girder bridges for sn extension of the Siamese railways. Siam his hitherto ordered most of her locomotives and rolling stock from Germany. Siam had abo invited tender? for the
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  • 141 5 The Deb ware, Lackawana and We-tern Railway has t ntatively in'reduced wirele-s operation on it? trains in connection with two stations. The distance from which communication is mtin ained b gan with 40 miles and has now b°en i creasei to 90 miles. There is some
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  • 409 5 Siamese Student’s Death. Most people are aware that a considerable ranger is run by surgeons in the operating room, where the risks of con tracting contagious diseases and septic poisoning are very great, even when the utmost precaution isobsTved. These dangers have recently been ex?mp'ified in
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  • 434 5 String Pictures of the Real Lire of Three Czars. There is a promise of raciness in Behind the Veil at the Russian Court,” which happily is not fulfi 1-d in the text. Count Paul Vasselli, or rather the clever possessor of that pen name, was evidently
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  • 232 5 —Ex. It is a curious fact that new conditions brought about by engineers or agriculturists have frequently resulted in war having to be made on new pests. Thus coffee in Ceylon and Coorg was ruined by the borer beetle, and the great planting up of
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 221 5 Mental and Physical < When brain or body is weary the digestive powers are weakened and distaste for ordinary food is often experienced. Under such circumstances the “Allenburys’ Diet is especially valuable. It is pleasant to take, easily digested and assimilated and speedily restorative. Thus it helps the system to
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    • 70 5 NOTICE. LABOUR CODE, 1912, F M.S. "INDIAN IMMIGRATION FUND ORDINANCE 1911 EMPLOYERS of Indian labour are hereby reminded that assessment returns for the preceding quarter must be sent to the Office of the Dy. Controller of Labour, Penang during the months of April, July, October and January. Forms for the
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  • 1185 6 The crisis in Japan arising out of the Navy s?andal, the conflict b a tween the Peers and the Diet and the general unrest has been acute or some months. We read of demonstration?, quite in the spirit of similar outbreaks whose locale in London is usually
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  • 297 6 THE NEW ST. ANDREW’S SOCIETY. A meeting of Scotsmen was held in the Chamber of Commerce, Penang, last evening, for the purpose of receiving the rep.rt of the special committee appointed to consider the propose! reconstitution of the Society. Mr. W. J. Hodge presided, and there were also
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  • 114 6 The following appointments and notificat ons appear in the Straits Settlements Government GezeDe Mr F T Ellis to act temporarily as Superintendent Government Monopolies, Singapore. Mr B Nunn to act as Second Magistrate, Singapore. Mr H A Forrer to act as Third Magistrate, Sirgapore. Mr G H Sugden
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  • 85 6 Befoie Mr. V. G. Ezechiel in the Second Court, Penang, this morning, a Hokkien was charged by Mr. Byrne, of the Monopolies Department, with being in possession of more than thiee tahils of cbandu dross Accused pleaded guilty and was fined $lOO or three months’ rigorous imprisonment. Two
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  • 72 6 We are informed that Mr. A. B. Hubback, F. M. S. Government Architect, has again been in Penang this week in connection with the new Railway Hotel which it is proposed to erect on the site of Edinburgh House in Light-st. We understand that the plans
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  • 47 6 The Band will play the following programme of music on the Esplanade from 6 to 7 this evening:— Selection The Toreador Monckton. Two Step El Anahaw or the Palm Estella. Waltz Frau Luna Lincke. Polka Oh Ebenezer Boettger. March The Jolly B .chelor Carter.
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  • 100 6 The German es. “Malaya” will leave for Deli at 11 a.m. to-morrow. The German s?. Goeben will arrive at 4 a.m. to-morrow, and will probably sail at noon on same day for Singapore, China aod Japan. The P O extra steamer sa. Namur,” left Singapore at 4 p.m.
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  • 710 6 CASE FOR PROSECUTION CLOSED In the District Court, Penang, this morning, Mr. W, C. Michell resumed the hearing of the-ca E e in which two Tamil detective?, Nooidin and Veerapen, wen charged with extortion and accepting an illegal gratification of $4O from Sini Mohamed, a fisherman. Mr. J.
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  • 101 6 Page 2 —Far Eastern Olympiad. Page 3.—Planting and Mining. Page 4.—Wonderful London Log Book, Welding Ceremonies. Page s.—Tracing Stolen Goods; Railway Contracts in Siam Dangers Run by Surgeons Wireless Communication on Trains; At the Russian Court; The War on New Pe ts. Page 6.—Co-operaHon in China Penang
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 171 6 I The New Travelling Mcael or me j ADLER Typewriter j t nirri-TTtr* ■ll S (AS ILLUSTRATED). IS A COMPACT l T LI MACHINE u w hich is embodied ail a the good points of the REGULAR MODELS, jj Made for Solid Hard Work, it is chimed to b< E
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    • 33 6 THE CRAG HOTEL, “SANATORIUM PENANG HILL Completely Renovated. An hour and 10 minutes from the E. 0. HOTEL. Chairs and Coolies always in readiness at the foot of the Hill. Sarkies Brothers, Proprietors.
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  • 180 7 TO-DAYS CHANGES. The following are the changes (buyeis and sellers only) in our share list o page 9 to-day Yesterday.! To-day fl I M tn CQ i'intn?. GopengC. 30,9 33/9 30/9 33/3 Malayan Tin 43/9 47/6 43/- 46/9 Benong 54/- 58/- 54/6 57/9 Siamese /4/6 <B/- <3/3
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  • 43 7 Loudon, May 19*. The following are the ruling quotations for rubber Plantation Fine Smoked Sheet 2/5 Plantation Unsmoked Sheet and Biscuit 2/4| Plantation Para, Ist Latex, Crepe 2/5| Para to arrive 2/10$ Market dull. By courresv of Messrs. Boustead Co>j
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  • 54 7 [/rom Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, May 20. At a rubber auction here, 45 tons were bold at the following prices Sheet smoked fine ribbed to good plain sl3l—sll9 Unsmoked ribbed to good plain 120— 116 Crepe fine pale to good dark 133 105 Barky 85— 96 Scrap 80—
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  • 46 7 Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, May 20. The following are the produce quotations realised here to-day White Pepper <534.50 Tapioca, Small Pearl, 4.50 Flake 440 Medium Pearl 4.75 Copra Bali 10.80 Pontianak 9.75 Best 10.85 Rangoon Rice 160 00 First Siam Rice 210.00 Second 180.00
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  • 70 7 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $75.00 per picul, buyers, no sel’ers. Tin in London is quoted at £149 ss. spot and £l5l three months. The following business in tin was done to-day Penang Tin Exchange $75.00 Straits Trading Co. no sellers. Eastern Smelting Co. 100
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  • 52 7 CHARGE AGAINST A MALAY. |/roni Qur Own Singapore, May 20. A Malay named Mahomed Salleh was barged with cheating, by ordering jewellery. value! at $2,448, from Zerner, of Weill ,U 1 Zerner ostensib’y fo* the Sultan of Kelantan without any authority to do so. The case
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  • 53 7 RECORD QUANTITIES. SLOW COMPETITION. [P. G. Special Cable.] London, May 19. At the latest rubber auctions 1,352 tons of Malaya and 186 tons of Ceylon rubber were on offer, the largest auctions yet held. Competition was slow and price* a penny to twopence under the last sale.
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  • 39 7 [Prom Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, May 20. The report of the Automobile Club shows a credit balance of $2,357, and a membership of 98. During the year, much useful work regarling traffic etc., had been done.
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  • 39 7 [Pro m Our Own Correspondent.] Taiping, May 20. A public meeting will be held in the Council Chamber, Taiping, at noon, on Saturday, to consider what steps should be taken to celebrate the King’s Birthday.
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  • 43 7 SPECIAL INCOME TAX. Stockholm, May 20. The King opened the Riksdag and in the speech from the Throne announced that there would be a defence tax on fortunes and incomes above a ce tain figure but otherwise taxation would be unchanged.
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  • 31 7 Reuter. FINAL READING OF THE BILL. London, May 19. The Welsh Disestablishment Bill passed the third reading by 328 votes to 251, the third time under the Parliament Act.—
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  • 30 7 —Reuter COMMISSION’S DECISION. Brussels, May 20. The permanent sugar commission has increased the countervailing duties from Australia and Japan and reduced these for Canadian and Rumanian sugar.-
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  • 34 7 Reuter. CUIRASSIER CONVICTED. Koenigsburg, May 20. A ncn-ccmmissioned officer of the third cuirassiers has been sentenced to fifteen years penal servitude and a fine of fifteen hundred pounds sterling for espionage.—
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  • 26 7 —Reuter. ADMIRALTY’S ORDER. London, May 19. The Admiralty has ordered seven Bri j tish built saaplanes of a new and powerful type. —Reuter.
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  • 124 7 —D.O.L. Berlin, May 19 In the Reichstag the Liberals asked whether the new Minister, Herr Loebell, intended to accede to the reform of the election law, and the proposed secret direct election. Herr Loebell replied that during the first ten days of his new office, he has
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  • 241 7 Router. SERIOUS SITUATION AT DURAZZO. FOREIGN SEAMEN LANDED. London, May 19. Grave complications lave a r isen at Durazzo. Some two thousand Mussulmans and insurgent peasants marched to Siak, near Durazzo, and demanded exemption from military service and the use of the Albanian tongue in the schools. They accuse
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  • 101 7 —Reuter. THE AMERICAN DELEGATES. Washington, May 19. President Wilson informed the delegates leaving for Niagara Falls that the Government regards a definite settlement in Mexico as requisite, prior to a withdrawal from Vera Cruz. He did not give the delegates any specific instructions and told them he would await
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  • 60 7 —Reuter. A SUDDEN ILLNESS. London, May 19. Earl Cromer, formerly British Agent and Consul-General in Egypt, has become suddenly ill. It is stated be has had a stroke of paralysis. Condition Not Serious. Eatl Cromer is not suffering from paralysis but from a general breakdown. His condition is
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  • 51 7 —Reuter. BRITAIN’S POSITION. London, May 19. The “Times” directs attention to the immensely increased consumption of meat, which is largely surpassing the supply throughout the world. It is believed Britain will be forced to take to cattle raising for the purpose of maintaining her own meat
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  • 48 7 Reuter. SIR EDWARD CARSON’S STATEMENT. London, May 19. Sir Edward Carson, speaking in Queen’s Hall, London, said so far as he knew, no offer or counter offer of any kind had been made, except the hypocritical sham of an offer made in the House of Common?.—
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  • SPORTING NEWS.
    • 435 7 THE WEIGHTS. The followi’ g ar<j the weights for the first day of the May-June me ting of the Penang Turf Club 1. —The Mixed Handicap. Value $5OO. A Handicap for Horses that have never won a Race of the advertised value of more than $BOO. Entrance, $25.
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    • 116 7 LIST OF EVENTS. The gymkhana to be held on Jure 6th by the Penang Cricket Club ought to provide excellent sport, judging by the 1 st of events, which we give 100 Yards Scratch; 100 Yards Handicap; Long Jump High Jump Veterans’ Race Relay Race mile) 220 Yards
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    • 136 7 Monday afternoon’s scores were as follow: Deliberate Firing. O’® J d o 'CO fl o ri —•co ■>< co Mrs. Hilton 28 24 52 Mrs. Wright-Motion 25 25 50 Mrs. Liston 22 27 49 Miss Cheeseman 28 14 42 Miss Mathieu 23 4l Mrs. W®bb 16
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    • 36 7 —Reuter. London, May 19. At the Ova), Surrey beat Wor-'estershiie by nine wickets At Manchester, Lancasl ire beat Derbysh> e by 3-5 runs. At Leyton, Yorkshire beat Essex by an innings and 41 runs.—Reuter.
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    • 334 7 CENTRAL UNION v. OLD FARQUHARS. The semi final in the Cup Competition between the Central Union Athletic Club and the 01 i Farquhats Club was plajei on the Esplanaie, Per ang, yesterday evenb g, Mr. M. A. Baker refering Tuere was a large crowd pr< sent but the weather
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    • 151 7 TENNIS TOURNAMENT. The following ties were played last night Men’s Open Sing’e?.—R E Pren is wo. from H Waugh. Men’s Doubles Handicap, Class A.— Cuscaden and Sayers beat Reid and Rogers by 6—4, 6 —4. Mixed Doubles Handicap—Mr and Mrs Edwards beat Mrs. Macintyre and Beath by
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 254 7 THE COST OF PRINTING. Never lose sight of the fact that he main question in a job of printing is not what it will cost you, but what it will bring you by way of increased business. When all these points have been disposed of, then consider the price. If
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    • 396 7 WANTED second hand rubber tyred dog-cart or Victoria and Horse, complete. Apply Box No. 128, c/o Pinang Gazette. SITUATION WANTED. BY a COMPETENT Chinese Bookkeeper with knowledge of typewriting and general office work. Excellent testimonials held. No objection to salary not lower than $6O/- p. m. but the billet must
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  • 640 8 brilliant military spectacle.—St. C. in the Free Press. Through the courtesy of Capt. H. S, Toppin, Northumber'and Fusiliers, whc was with the 2ni Battalion in Singapore and has just tetu ned to London, from frontier demarcation duty, principally in Peru, I received an invita'ion to witness
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 526 8 r s IV n Whisky Gxn/ia/wJU‘ Gctinburah. 1 -T* n Sole Agents —TON G JOO Co., Penang. 1 WHERE TO STAY Hi* HEW SEA VIEW HOTEL I 16, Farquhar Street, Penang. y FOR 3 VITIIIN FIVE MINUTES OF THE HARBOUR, RAILWAY, 9 Q LL«- POST AND TELEGRAPH AND PRINCIPAL OFFICES.
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  • 2295 9 o capital Paid up. K a n mh of Issue j ‘5 H Share». Value. 2 Dividend», Nam». x cu 2? J® X at* e> 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 MINI NO. 1903 ’SOO’OOO 300,000 30JM0 10 10 30 28* 9 Z Baht D P C* o r in
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  • 94 9 Buelow, Ger., 503Nah rath, May 19, Yoko hama, gen., Behn Meyer Co. Hok Canton, Brit., 287.60, Gully, May 19, T. Anson, gen., E S. Co. Avagyee, Brit., 247, Spencer, May 19, Malacca, gen., E. S. Co. Ayuthia, Ger., 260, Freese, May 20, Singapore, gen., Behn Meyer Co. Besitang, Dut.,
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  • 52 9 Tong Chuan for Alor Star (Kedah). E. F. Ferdinand for Singapore, China and Japan. Alma for Deli. Medusa for Singapore. Avagyee for Dindings, Sitiawan, Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson. Flying Dragon for Port Weld and Taiping. Singapore for Langsa, Edi, T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh and Sabang. Muttra for Rangoon
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  • 87 9 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFIC* To- Morrow. For Per Close. Singapore, China and Japan Goeben 11 a.m. Alor Star (Kedah) Ghee Thye 11 a.m. Trang Ban Lee 1 p.m. Alor Star (Kedah) Kedah I p.m. Port Swettenham, 'I Port Dickson, and > Perak (E.S. Co.) 2 p.m. Malacca j
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  • 125 9 Pbnang, May 20, 1914. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank 2/4 1/32 4 months’sight Bank ...2/4 1.'4 3 Credit ...2/4 3/8 3 Documentary ...2/4 7/16 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174* 3 days’ sight Private 175| Bombay Demand Bank 174* 3 days’ sight Private 1751 Madras Demand
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  • 268 9 Pewang, May 20, 1914. S. P. Tapioca $4.10 buyers. M. P. Tapioca $4 1/2 sales. Gold leaf $64.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 o«). $l6 1/2 buyers. White Pepper $27 sellers. Trang Pepper $l9 00 buyers. Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $97.00 sellers. Cloves $46 sales. Nutmegs 110
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  • 31 9 Penang :—The E. i O. Hotel, The Crag, Runnyinede Hotel, Hotel Norman, Carlton Hotel and The New Sea View Hotel. Singapore:—Raffles Hotel. Rangoon Strand Hotel. Cbylon :—Nuwara Eliys.
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  • 167 9 Wednesday, May 20. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. High Water 19.12 a.m. and 9.51 p.m. Low Water 3.36 a.m. and 4.39 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Tkursday, May 21 Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. High Water 10.32 a.m. and 10.28 p.m. Low
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  • 79 9 May 30.—Penang Turf Club, Race Meeting. May 30 and 31.—Penang Bisley. June I.—Cricket, Selangor v. Perak, Ipoh. Penang Turf Club, Race Meeting. June I.—Penang Bisley and Concert. June 3.—King’s Birth Day Parade. Cricket, Selangor v. Negri Sembilan at Kuala Lumpur. Perak v. Penang at Penang. June 26. Penang
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
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  • WHAT OTHER PAPERS SAY.
    • 522 10 r feature of the Malav character.—“ Free Press.” Of late years the development of Johore has been so rapid, and i'3 revenue hai proved so expansive, that a va->t amount of state work has been po s.bie. We cannot suppose that this work will be ctherwise than continued, under
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    • 413 10 S.T.” A distinguished writer in the China Observer says that there is power enough at the disposal of Yuan Shi Kai and his generaisin the field to have wiped out White Wolf and Lis bands long ago. If that power has not been used, it is chit fly because
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  • Page 10 Advertisements
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    • 70 10 I What is the reason I of the popularity of I |@r>tinental| fl fl I fl Tyres I 3 Reliability: Durability: Moderate Cost. H y From all Garages or B I Sellar, Murray Co., I g AGENTS, PENANG. g vs. anus IRYLANS BROS. Ltd., WARRINGTON. KiUl?® Best Galvanized Steel HIM
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  • 436 11 restrictive measures in ASSAM. A resolution has been passed by the Government of As?am on the basis of the report of the Committee appointed to enquire into certain aspects of opium and ganja consumption with a view to suppress the excessive consumption of those drugs. The
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  • 240 11 Insurance companies are inclined to look for some common cause of the t xtra ordinary series of fires at Bombay and incendiarism naturally suggests itself, says “Commerce”. The tendency among business houses is apparently to think that the motive for iuceudiarLm wou'd be commercial rather than political whether
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  • 83 11 Bombay, May 12.—The arrangement for sending lengthy cable mes-ages Home at the week end at reduced rates, was introduced on May 1. Although the idea is new, during tr.e first week fifty cables were handed in in the Bombay Office, consisting both of messages despatched and cables
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