Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 29 January 1897
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section22 1897-01-29 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DA.IL'Z’. NEW SENSES.] ESTABLISHED 1833. [PRICE /0 CENTS. VOL. LV. FRIDAY, 29th JANUARY. 1897. No. ‘23.22 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement558 1897-01-29 1 pipping (RotWW. i'eiiinsiiiar Oriental Steam Navigation Company. r pHE mail steamers may be I v expected to arrive out- .wards, and leave Penang ''•pfgi homewards, on the following dates Outwards. Homewards. Rritilla J an 31 Rosetta Feb. 4 K, ir-i-hind, Feb. 12 j Mirzapore 18 „27 Ravenna Mar. 4 j?558 words
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Advertisement1235 1897-01-29 1 pipping Qtoftcto. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,-(LTD.). banks. rr KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Honsons Shanghai Bankf\CEAN STEAM ship company NEGAPATAM LINE OF STFAMER9 nongKong snangnai duiik U east Indian ocean steam NCUAFAI AM LINE. UF olLAMtno. ing Corporation. 2 IITD caudivv T Intended Sailing and expected Arrival of Steamers. SHIP COMPANY,1,235 words
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Advertisement410 1897-01-29 1 IKDEKII’iDStUK HANPkI nilTSCiiarKH (]< 'i nland Trading Society.) Established 1824. p 1;. <ip Capital /35,783,000 00 8 .'.E.;, Funds f 2,282,814.38| Head Office in Amsterdam. Head Agency in Netherlands India. '’’he Factorij of the Nederlandsche Handel Mentschappij, Batavia. Agencies pi < Branches. —Singapore Medan (Deli), Samarang, Sourabaia, Padang, Cheribou, Toga410 words
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Article125 1897-01-29 2 Penang, 29th January. i>97. Rates close as follows: London, Demand Bank ‘2J T <r Do. 4 months’sight Bank 2/I’f Do. 3 Credit Do. 3 Documentary 2/2 Calcutta. Demand Bank Rs. IBS Do. 3 days’sight Private... 171 Bombay. Demand Bank 168 Do. 3 days’sight Private. 171 Madras, Demand Bank 167125 words
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Article148 1897-01-29 2 Penang, 29th January. 1*97. Tin 833.90 sellera. Trang small supply. Black Pepper' West Coast... 960 sellers. Acheen 6H> 13.25 sellers White Pepper.. 518.2 i sellers. Cloves (picked).. $29.00 Mace No. 1 74 —sellers. Mace Pickings... 68— do. Nutmegs 70. do. No 1 6.90 do. Sugar' 2... 385148 words
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Article49 1897-01-29 2 Mails close: To-morhow For >/> Timr. I'ongkah Petrel 1 pm Klang (iood Luck... 1 PM. Asahan Dell I P.M. Teluk Ansou iMtly B’-h/.. 3 p.m. Deli Avayijee. 5 P.M The P. A O mail steamer Itihilla left Colombo for Penang at 6 p m. on the 26th instant.49 words
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Article41 1897-01-29 2 From Singapore: s fLnuaal Pel s. Victetria s. s. Hong le oug and s s Pakthan toniorrrw. and s s S o on Monday. From Liverpool s s Palimutu to-mor-row. From Calcutta s. h. I.iyhtiiin i on Monday.41 words
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Article49 1897-01-29 2 LONDON, 28th January. Abyssinia and Italy. The Tinies says that Rudini has decided to evacuate all Erythrea except, perhaps, Massowah, which is to be temporarily held. Reception of Muravieff at Paris. Count Muravieff has been banquetted at the Ely see, and has been received with effusive honours.49 words
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Article548 1897-01-29 2 In his letter which appeared in our issue of yesterday, the Consul for Siam expresses an opinion that the information which has been supplied to us on the above subject “either has no foundation at all or is a most exaggerated account of a case or two548 words
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Article741 1897-01-29 2 Mr. J. B. Carter succeeds Mr. Bayard as U S. Minister at London. The s. s. Cheang Hock Kian, which was reported as lost, has arrived in Hongkong harbour safely. A Chinaman died on the voyage from Klang on board the s s. Taw Tong, at 10741 words
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Article58 1897-01-29 2 The Chinese woman named Li Ah Phoi who had pleaded guilty on Wednesdav morning to the charge of concealment of birth, was sentenced yesterday morning to six months’ simple imprisonment. Lai Ah Chong and Lai Ah Leng, charged, with criminal breach of trust in respect of a large58 words
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212 1897-01-29 2 A very successful Christmas treat was given yesterday afternoon at the Town Hall, by the Rev. L. C. Biggs and Mrs. Biggs, to the children attending S. George’s schools and the Sunday Schools connected with S. Marks’, Province Wellesley. The Resident Councillor, the Rev. H212 words
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Article192 1897-01-29 2 On Wednesday the Singapore In,];. Famine Fund had reached the totaM $14,111, of which the Officers’Mess of t First Battalion of Rifle Brigade contribut'd $lOO, and two ladies, Mrs. Travers a Mrs. Nicholas, $5 each. The Telegraph Company’s Staff at P enan have forwarded $l5O to192 words
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Article53 1897-01-29 2 (Deli Courant.} The telegram in last issue regarding > appointment of Mr. Guiding as Dutch sill at Penang is incorrect. Mr. Spakler.it present CoiiMil at Smyrna, has l>eeu pointed to replace Mr. j. A. deVnq. Tungku Hashim and Ridja Itam dead. The first-named was the grea-:53 words
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Article357 1897-01-29 2 Respiratory Diseases Identified with Plague. The Times of India considers that Dr Manser’s death has a significance fro; professional point of view which must h regarded as of the highest importance I! established the important fact that a lad category of cases 111 which eailv and rJ dominating357 words
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Article88 1897-01-29 2 Friday. 29th At Home" at the Residency. Ordinary Meeting of the Municipal <- missioners. Town Hall. 3 p. mHisgh water at New Jetty. 6-59 P 7- a.m. Saturday, 3oth Town Band, Golf Club. 5 p m High water at New Jetty, 7-48 P- s 8-88 words
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Advertisement835 1897-01-29 2 t inn [New advertisements. Pritchard lo. New co > rpHE Ordinary Half-Yearly Meeting P[ZKI A KI I of Shareholders will be held in the Office of the Company, No. 9 Weld Quay, at 3 p.m., on Monday, the Bth February, 1897. The Transfer Books of the Company are mt mp».835 words
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Advertisement44 1897-01-29 2 POSADA WINE COMPANY. The l/ir<rest Wine Shippers in the East. Champagnes. Ports. Sherries. Clarets. Madeira. Marsala. Malaga. Hocks. Chateau Wines. Liqueurs. Connossieurs are invited to test the above Choice Wines. SOLE AGENTS FOR Damson’s Whisky, Sloe Gin, &c. The Posada, Penang. Beach Union Streets.44 words
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Article89 1897-01-29 3 From our C< Rukspondknts.) SINGAPORE. 29th January. Resolutions of Singapore Chamber of Commerce. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce has passed resolutions, urging the issue of dollar Government Votes, and in favour of continuing the Banks' Notes and also of making Government Notes cashable at Penang. Ng Choy’s Secretary.89 words
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Article1292 1897-01-29 3 We gave the speech for the prosecution Yesterday, we now proceed to give a summary v f the evidence called in support of it. Dr. Edwin Wheeler, who attended Mr. and Mrs. Carew since their arrival in Y kohatna. stated that the deceased was a fdirlv healthy1,292 words
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Article347 1897-01-29 3 A Woman Burnt to Death. On Ist January a terrible tragedy occurred at Shanghai, the account of which we take from our contemporary, the Shanghai Mercury. The unfortunate victim was Mrs. Emma Cecilia Brumfield, whose husband, Mr. William Brumfield, is employed by Mr. George Mcßain. Mrs. Brumfield, who347 words
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Article35 1897-01-29 3 A very alarming telegram about the plague appears in the Daily Mail from a Bombay correspondent, who declares that the mortality is quite appalling, and further that the facts are being suppressed.35 words
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Article80 1897-01-29 3 The Calcutta Englishman publishes the following remarkable paragraph The Pope, in a speech to Papal soldiers, referred to his longevity and good health. He related how two months ago a nun had come to him, stating that she had offered herself as a sacrifice to God in80 words
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Article58 1897-01-29 3 Arrivals. To-day. Per s. s Calypso from Singapore: Hon. Maior F. J. Anderson Per s s Lady Weld from Teluk Anson: Messrs. H B. CoUinge, C Phillips, A. Dishman, D. Osborne, A. Smith, and H. R. Baldwin. Y esterday. Per s. s. Mary Austin from Teluk Anson: Flying Dragon58 words
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139 1897-01-29 3 A hint is offered to gentlemen who look on at cricket practice and golf playing from the Pavilion. In speaking of the climate of Jamaica Mr. Hawthorne has the following pithy observations, with which Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones, who has had considerable experience139 words
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Article185 1897-01-29 3 The Indian Agriculturist describes a beetle which, it says, has lately been causing extensive destruction among the coconut palms at Cochin, and, as it has been previously known to do damage in Madras and Singapore, it is not unlikely that something may be seen of it in185 words
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56 1897-01-29 3 THE “NATIONAL VANITY OF THE ENGLISH. A petition against the use of the terms England and English for Britain and British is being signed in Scotland, in order to be presented next summer to Her Majesty, as the fountain of honour.” The petition charges the English people with “an unfair56 words
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108 1897-01-29 3 Aw European ship owning association has placed an order for the construction of a large steamer, which is to be specially adapted and fitted for the accommodation of invalids in need of fresh air and a favourable climate. The ship is to be in constant108 words
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Article446 1897-01-29 3 —Rangoon- Time* The black man is once more to the front as a subject for sympathetic interest. It is not in connection with cricket this time, but with our Volunteers in general, and the Inns of Court Rifles in particular. A short time since an Indian—Rangoon- Time* - 446 words
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Article100 1897-01-29 3 Drastic Measures Advocated. The agitation for the strengthening of the British Navy has been greatly stimulated by the recent debate in the French Chamber of Deputies, and the desire generally ex pressed by members to lessen the margin between the naval strength of the Republic and that100 words
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94 1897-01-29 3 An Australian contemporary publishes the following telegram from London, dated 28th ult:—The provisions of the British Official Secrets Act are being strictly enforced by the Imperial authorities, owing to the excessive leakage of confidential information through various channels which were thought to94 words
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Article190 1897-01-29 3 A London paper summarized the earthquake experiences of various people all over England, among whom, besides the man at Whitchurch who ran into the street shouting Murder there appear to have been a large number who sought Police assistance. The British constable has to do many queer190 words
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470 1897-01-29 3 (’limes of Ceylon.') Mr. W. Turing Mackenzie, who is well known to many of otir up-country readers, and who has been for the last eight years planting and travelling in Johore, Java, and Sumatra, returned to the island in the Kaiser-i-Hind. Speaking to the(’limes of Ceylon.') - 470 words
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Article204 1897-01-29 3 Arrivals. To-day. s s. R. K. Atjeh from Singapore. P. <t O. s. s. Peshawur from Singapore. s. s. Calypso from Singapore. s. s. Lady Weld from Teluk Anson. Y ESTERDAY. s. 8. Deli from Asahan. 8. s. Mary Austin from Teluk Anson. s. s. Taw Tong from Klang.204 words
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Article202 1897-01-29 3 (Straits Tinies, 26th January.) Jelehtis ($5 pd.) #2.70 Rauhs (13 lo pd.) $11.25 sellers. .£1 fully paid $13.50. Punjoins ($4 pd.) $ll Pahang Corp. (XI pd.) S4J. Pataling Coffee Co. ($45 pd.) $5O buyers. Pengerangs ($5O pd.) $55 Straits Insurance ($2O pd.) Va. 6 sellers. Straits Fires202 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement55 1897-01-29 3 FOR SALE. i COCONUT GARDEN of 110 orlongs in extent, forming part of Malakoff Estate in Province Wellesley. For further particulars apply to 41 A. L. de MORNAY. NOTICE. VIEWS of Penang, Singapore, Perak, Selangor, and Sumatra. Photos enlarged various sizes up to 3 ft.; on bromide paper. W. JONES,55 words
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Advertisement288 1897-01-29 3 IS PREPARED TO SUPPLY TIFFIHS or at short notice. MODERATE. PORT, SHERRY, MADEIRA, M ARSALA, TOKAYAR, GRAVES, A MALAGA. These are the finest wines in the market and defy competition as regards prices. SEND FOR A PRICE LIST. BODEGA BEER STOUT. Try these: you will be pleased. CHAMPAGNE PIPER-HEIDSIECK Andenne288 words
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Advertisement28 1897-01-29 3 THE CRAG HOTEL, PENANG HILL. rpHE above Hotel will be continued, and JL will remain open for Visitors from the Ist January, 1897. G. H. SLOT, For Owners,28 words
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Advertisement2688 1897-01-29 4 i-u., BUCHANAN WHISKY rrnEi best To be had at m m'.“. B k ?hea s n cHB^V e gßd Same as supplied to the Houses of Lords Commons and all the respectable London Clubs. GUAT CHENG BROS. 1 1 ™oTybn™ nds sole importers— KLATZ BROTHERS. HIN LEE Co. municipal notice.2,688 words
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Advertisement321 1897-01-29 4 CRUSHED FOOD. ’Fry it and You will be Satisfiew. I R. BELILIOS begs to inform the p n 1 l‘ c since inferior Crushed Rood is offered for sale in the Penang Market at low prices, he desires to draw pttention to li is certificated Crushed Fo O( j for321 words
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