The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 26 November 1890

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  • 25 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Pmcß 20 Cknts. PjilCE 20 CENTS. YOL. 11. PENANG, WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 26,1890. No. 171.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 905 1 INSURANCES. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED. Rmvvina Th. Karine insurance Co.. NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE StOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. lndl> Limited. NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS- Indo-CWna S*«uHavi*ation THE undersigned are prepared to accept Intended Sailing and expected Arrival of Steamers. *w m tngap^HoN(3kgngor Sailing vessel at current rates. Tbe Indo-China Steam Navigation BROWN
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  • 1142 2 THE PINANG GAZETTE’S” APOLOGY TO MR. KINDERSLEY. The apology which the Pinang Gazette” published in its yesterday’s issue iu atonement for the slanderous accusations its late editor levelled at the Municipal Engineer was,, we need scarcely say, fully anticipated by all those who know the high character the proprietor of
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  • 250 2 The three first class ironclads, provision for which was made in the French Naval Estimates this year, will be laid down early next year, and they are to be named the L;izare Carnot, the Charles Martel, and the Jaurequiberry. The first named is to
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  • 276 2 The Supreme Court of Minnesota, America, hits lately given a decision of much interest to mercantile men, in declaring that Hank cheques are not cash and do not possess legal value as money until cashed. In other words, the giving of a cheque on
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  • 396 2 The antarctic Exploration Committee, which lias been formed in Melbourne, is anxious to complete arrangements for the sailing of the’new South Polar expedition. The movement lias the support of the Earl of liopetoun, the Governor of Victoria, the Geographical Society of Australia, and other influential
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  • 452 2 From an article on the art of acting contributed to Treasure Trooe t by Miss Ellen Terry, we extract the following passages I remqpibor once, when 1 about ten years old, acting Prince Arthur at the Princess’s. Mrs. Charles Kean was teachiug me my part,
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 246 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT PUILISIKD KVKKV VKHISIH ASII SAWMAV. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Ter aa Haß-yeiu* Quarter 4 ropy twenty cents. IF PAID IN AKKEAK 6 for tlire© inoiitli», after wl.icl. term the paper will only l>e supplied on payroent of the arrear.” Postage, 2 cents extra ADVERTISING RATES.
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  • 354 3 The conviction that night air is unwholesome and should be rigidly excluded, once so prevalent, probably now only survives amongst the most unlettered and ignorant. At the present day it cannot be too strongly asserted that for those who enjoy reasonably good health night air is
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  • 2083 3 Minutes of a Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held ou the 7th November 1890. Present I he Hon’ble A. M. Skinner (President), J. H. CallCott, Esq., D. Comrie, Esq., F. M. McLarty, Esq. R. A. P. Hogan, Esq., C. W. Barnett, Esq., 1. The minutes of the last
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  • 125 4 PfiNANQ, 26th November, 1890. Rates rule as fMotes London, Demand, Dank 3/5 dollar Do. 4 months sight, Bank 6Jb\ Do. 6 Credits 3/6£ Do. G Documentary 3/6| Calcutta, Demand, Bank Its. 222 Do. 30 days sight, Private 224 Bombay, Demand, Bank 222 l)o. ‘3O days sight,Private 224 Madras. Demand
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  • 170 4 (From.the Pinang Gazette.) London, 10th November.— Messrs. Dillou and O’Brien have been sentenced to six months imprisonment. The Stock Exchange is demoralized and there is a dearth of money; fears of impending failures prevail. The banks are making it difficult to discount Bills. London, 21st Noi'ember. —The guarantee
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  • 2224 4 The King of Holland, who had been Buffering fora long time, expired peacefully at 6 a. m. on Sunday, the 23rd instant. His Majesty William 111 was the doyen in age of the European sovereigns now on the throne, having been born as far back as 1817
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  • 147 4 Pinang Gazette The last of the P. G. <s* C. C Iu the Tuesday’s issue of the Pinang Gazette there appeared an article containing remarks regarding Mr. Kindersley, the Municipal Engineer, which the public, not unnaturally, construed into reflections upon that gentleman’s character. That such a construction can
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  • 367 4 The Government Gazette of the 21st iustant contains the Draft of a Bill to be introduced at the next meeting of the Legislative Council to further amend “The Excise Ordinance 1870.” The chief provisions of the new Bill are Section nineteen of The Excise Ordinance 1870
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  • 234 5 Who will deny that "the schoolmaster is abroad when applications like the following reach onr Licensing Justices To The Agent of the Liquor License Penang. llonour Sir, Witli due respect and submission I beg to bring the following few lines to your honors generous
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  • 247 5 (Friday, November, 31st 1890.) It is proclaimed by the Governor in Council, that the exportation of Arms, Ammunition, Gunpowder, and Military and Naval Stores from any port or place in this Colony to Netherlands India is prohibited for a period of six mouths from the Ist of December,
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  • 194 5 Arrivals 22nd November.—Per s. s. Thaipeng, from Port Weld:—Mrs. Leech, and Mrand Mrs. Treacher. 23rd November.—Per s. s. Lady Weld, from Port Weld —Mr. Keyt, Mr. Gosling, and Mr. Lim Seng Moh. 25th November.—Per s. s. Lady Weld, from Port Weld :—Mr. Lim Ah Kliye, Mr. Erskine,
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  • 216 5 (Mercantile Gazette, 15th November.) His Majesty’s the King is expected to leave next week for Ban-Pa-In. His Highness Prince Prisdang, Di-rector-General of the Posts and Telegrrph Department, has turned up at Saigon. Mr. Pavie, French Consul at Luang Phrabang and Chief of the French Frontier Commission, left here
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  • 639 5 The accouchement of the German Empress is expected in February, and the projected Court festivities, which would have made next winter the first brilliant season in the German capital during the present reign,have therefore beeu abandoned. American ladies who are conscious of conversational defects and desire to shine in
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 44 5 AUCTION At the Criminal Prison. Furniture, etc. etc. The Property of Mr. T. H. Lamb, About to leave.the Settlement. The sale will take place at 12, noon, Ou Saturday, the 6th December, 1890. Catalogues may be bad from S. E. S. COHEN. 216 Auctioneer.
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    • 549 5 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. The Municipal Commissioners of George Town, Penang, invite separate tenders for the following:— 1. A screening well for a reservoir. 2. A certain number of cast iron pipes and fittings. Full particulars can be obtained at the Municipal Engineer’s Office. Separate tenders, which should be endorsed as above,
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  • 558 6 FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 20th January. FIRST RACE. Novice Plate —Value $l5O. For all Maiden Horses. Distance 1 mile. Entrance $lO. Weight per scale. SECOND RACE. Penang Vast. —Value $l5O. For all Maiden Ponies 13.2 and under. Weight per scale and
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 424 6 MUNICIPAL NOTIOE. The Municipal Commissioners of George Town ifavite tenders for the following for one year from the Ist of January next. 1. Bricks and Lime. 2. For Road Metal (broken in Gaol.) 3. Extra Road Metal. 4. Rotten Granit. 5. Bullocks for Watering carts and rollers. 6. Bullocks for
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    • 345 6 r DR. RIEDEL. r EASTERN AND ORIENTAL HOTEL. Room No. 17. 0 Consultation Room in Town. 203 No. 9, Beach Street. NOTICE. On Saturday, the 20th December 1890, at 10 o’clock a. m., the Resident of the East--1 Coast of Sumatra will let, by public auc- tion, at his office
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    • 154 6 J ROSS AND BEAN, X TAILORS GENTLEMEN’S bs OUTFITTERS. t--5. NO. 1, BEACH STRfcl i k NO j, UNION STREET 5. y s Be JUST ARRIVED: 'V I BLACK FRENCH ELASTIC m Ps EVENING dress suits th SUITABLE FOR THE at CLIMATE y MADE TO ORDER AT SHORTEST NOTICE. ROSS
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 979 7 "^SgES 1 ESPLANADE HOTEL. ROBINSON CO. Having been appointed Agents for the EASTERN TTOTTfiTj Have just received a larqe assortRanebounge Fire Clat Pottery Work?, 7 if we are prepared to enter into contracts for VieiU Of the undermentioned.— THIS HOTEL, WHICH HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY SALT GLAZED, STONEWARE ffpES REPAIRED, DECORATED
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 984 8 "™2S2FTEAStERN AND ORIENTAL HOTEL, Uft Assurance PENANG. 104, Clive Street, Calcutta. THIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL, which has just been entirely reno Capital and other Funds 1415,090 is situated on the Sea Beach and has two entrances from Farquhar 01» th* 31*t December 1887. Street. It contains:— Guarantee Funti. 42 Commodious
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    • 234 8 INDIAN RUBBER STAMPS. r *l' f ■c| r Of every description mamifaotnreii on the latest improved principles am] with the most recently invented m*. 3 chiiiery. r Charges Exceedingly Moderate KX I Orders can be executed within 24 hours after receipt. A. KAULFUSS h Co. No. 9, Beacli Street. 3
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