The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 29 August 1894
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section27 1894-08-29 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY EVENING. Prick 20 Cents. Peior 20 Cents. VOL. VI. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1894. No. 50127 words
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Advertisement817 1894-08-29 1 Nortli-British and Mercantile BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. tl® Netherlands Fire InstirauceCompany. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Insurance Company. T'uaitsoolooo: NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS. Ealahlished 1845. L i^ fT J pos-iqu» Intended Sailing and expected Arrival of Steamers. The undersigned lias been appointed Agent Accumulate» i .v s lof the above817 words
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Article1667 1894-08-29 2 The Daily Advertiser of tlio 23rd ins!. publishes ;i letter alleged to have been sent, by the Colonial Secretary to the heads of the various English teaching schools in the three Settlements, drawing attention to the difficulty experienced in obtaining sufficiently educated candidates for the Government1,667 words
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206 1894-08-29 2 AVo are accustomed lo hear that the commercial prosperity of I he Colony Inis hitherto been due to tho fact that, taking Ihe three Settlements, as one, it has been a free port., and these statement* are supported hy comparisons drawn between the volume206 words
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Article272 1894-08-29 2 While reminding our readers that the new Firearms Ordinance came into force on the 18th. of June and that the period allowed for compliance with its provisions expires on the 17th pi ox., it may not he out of place if wo proceed to explain the272 words
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Advertisement160 1894-08-29 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT. imiSIIP EVKKY UOJHiSU.Vi AND SATlilillW KYESIMi. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. PA Y A HT j K IN ADVANCE: rer Annum 3 12.00 Null-year 7.00 Quart,<m 4.00 Single copy Twenty cents. Postage, 2 cents extra per copy. All subscriptions are considered to be running until formally-cancelled. IF PAID IN160 words
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4226 1894-08-29 3 (From the L. ft C. Express, July 27.) Mr. E. E. Isemonger, the Colonial Treasurer of the Straits Settlements, gave an address on the 24th inst. before the members of the London Chamber of Commerce, on “The Evidence of(From the L. ft C. Express, July 27.) - 4,226 words
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Article118 1894-08-29 4 Rknano, 29th. August, 1894. Rates rule as folio wS London, Demand,Hank 2/2| dol. Do. 4 months sight, Bank 2/21 1 Do. 3 Credits 2/2j Prance, Demand, Bank F. 270 Calcutta, Demand, Bank Its. 191 Bombay, Demand, Bank 191 Madras, Demand, Bank 190 Rangoon, Demand, Bank 191 Moulmkin, Demand, Bank118 words
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Article420 1894-08-29 4 RkDTK 11*8 AOKNOT. (From the Finang Gazette.”) London 22 nd August. —Tho Chinese defeated and ejected the Japanese on Friday from Pingyang and on Saturday from Chungho, with great slaughter. Another battle is expected. The Japanese have denuded Seoul and are ro-emharking at Fusan it is supposed forRkDTK 11*8 AOKNOT.; (From the “ Finang Gazette.”) - 420 words
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Article361 1894-08-29 4 (From our Exchanges.) Reuter’s Agency. London, 7th August. —The advance of silver is ascribed to be partially due to the rumour that China will take a portion of the new loan in silver, also to the improvement in India exchanges, and the favourable views taken with re*Reuter’s Agency. - 361 words
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Advertisement196 1894-08-29 4 TOWN HALL, Wednesday k Thursday, 29th k 30lh August. SIDNEY The Royal Entertainer COLVILLE SIDNEY The Mimic. COLVILLE SIDNEY The Ventriloquist COLVILLE SIDNEY f The Lightning ImO COLVILLE C personator SIDNEY The Mirth Provoker COLVILLE Will appear in his Drawing-Room Melange MY ALBUM OF ODDITIES.” ASSISTED BY Miss ETHEL MERRITT,196 words
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Advertisement412 1894-08-29 4 ban poh chtjan CO. BIIITISU AMI FOimiCN PATENT MEDICINE VENDORS. 54, Beach Street Messrs. Ban Poh Chuan Co. be<r t.o inform the Public oF Pen natig that they liavo established themselves as above, and solicit a share of their kind patronage for the Supply of all the best- British and412 words
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Article336 1894-08-29 5 The following are the latest telegrams published by our northern contemporaries. China Gazette. Fusan, 2nd August. Major-General Oshitna, at the head of 3,600 men, advanced fcqward Asan lie—loro daylight on the 29th ulto. The Chinese, numbering 2,900, made a good stand, hut in the battle which ensued336 words
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Article1530 1894-08-29 5 As will be seen from our advertisements,. Settling Day for the last ltace Meeting is fixed for the 31st inst. The Lion. Secretary of the Penang Turf Club also notifies that the Raee Course is closed for repairs until further notice. A subscription list for Australian Pony1,530 words
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Article203 1894-08-29 5 Telegrams from Perth, West Australia state that the news from Ktirnalpi is of a highly sensational character. One man who arrived at Coolgardie from there yesterday, reports that Brophy and party have struck iinmeusiy rick gold in their reef, which is 40 feet down. This203 words
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Article115 1894-08-29 5 At a meeting of iho company which works the petroleum wells in Langkat, held recently in Holland, it was announced that the company’s accounts for 1893 had closed with a profit of 181,000 guilders. The yield of oil this year lias so increased that the outturn of the115 words
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Article205 1894-08-29 5 The London correspondent of the Ceylon Observer attended at the London Chamber of Commerce to hear Mr. Isemouger’a lecture on the Straits currency troubles, and thus- describes how it struck him as regards Ceylon Several Ceylon friends attended this meetin" and one of them remarked to205 words
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396 1894-08-29 6 A statement showing tl o wages paid ill the German mercantile marine to officers, engineers ami sailors under the ‘law of the 13th July, 1887, relating to insurance against accidents of seamen, lias been issued by the German Seafaring Association. The statement in question396 words
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Article452 1894-08-29 6 The following letter, received by the Torres Strait Pilot from Mr. F. C. Shirtcliff a, a pearl and ivory dealer of Sheffield, throws some light on the causes of the present low value of mother-of-pearl shell I notice in your issue of March 31st, n, report452 words
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165 1894-08-29 6 The Governor of Ceylon, with the sanction of the Secretary of Stale for the Colonies, has directed that it he notified that, in future, public servants there who have been allowed the privilege of making family remittances to England, will lie required to sign the165 words
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Article225 1894-08-29 6 A correspondent, in Ceylon sends to Stamp News the following interesting in lot mntiou, which should he cheering lo Collectors, and shows hopeful signs that the postal officials out there may oven yet return to the paths of virtue mid lo«sake their latter-day depravity “I am glad to let225 words
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Article546 1894-08-29 6 The Indian Forester in an article upon gutta-percha, remarks that it is obtained almost exclusively from Malava from the Isonandra Gutta, a tree fairly abundant in that region. It then goes on to say Tho method of extraction employed by tho Malays presents another serious drawnback as546 words
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Article701 1894-08-29 6 The Echo (Li Ear is states Unit in consequence of the “activity recently displayed by tho English police the Ex—cutive Committee of the Anarchists has transferred its headquarters from London to Brussels. The Portsmouth authorities have recently tried with complete success il ;17-ni. in. Maxim gnu, which throws a701 words
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Article255 1894-08-29 6 Pknanq, 28th August, 1894. CENTRAL MARKET. Dbsckiption. Berf.— Soap per catiy Cts. 8 Roast 18 Steaks 18 Rump Steak f 1 18 «Stew or Curry Meat 11 Ox Tail... each M 15 Tongue 40 4eet 10 Heart per catty 20 Tripe 8 Liver .‘0 Buffalo meat ~10 Jleai255 words
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Advertisement1147 1894-08-29 7 PRITCHARD CO. git y E HO Messrs. NETHERSOLE CO., the oldest A U lIIIir known Mineral W ater MannfacturHAVE JUST OPENED OUT ers in the Straits, established here for 30 FOUNDRY COMPANY years, beg to inform their Customers in Singapore and Penang that they have se- Tr 7 THK FOLLOWING1,147 words
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Advertisement73 1894-08-29 7 EASTERN ORIENTAL HOTEL. Branches >*— FARQUHAR STREET. it ranches RAFFLES’ HOTEL, Singapore. BAFFLES’ 110 1'El Singapore. baffles’ tiffin booms, THE LEADING ESTABLISHMENT IN THE ISLAND. baffles’ tiffin booms, SABKIES’ HOTEL llangoou. SABKIES’ HOTEL, Bangoou. ORIENTAL TIFFIN ROOMS, UhlON STREET. A Good table, the Best Wines Spirits, and Superior Accommodation will73 words
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Advertisement838 1894-08-29 8 The China Traders’ Insurance .Tir H J MARTid Jr. Capital Subscribed $2,000,000. Amount Paid-up 000,000. Tl.e undersigned, Agents for *)*e IIH 7b», nhove Company, are prepared to accept JsJ Marine Risks at current rates. p£l *Z J .*^7^ All contributors of business whether r PH sliai eliolders nr not receive838 words
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Advertisement429 1894-08-29 8 Canton Insurance Office Ltd. Capital Snbscrtbed §2,500,000. Amount Paid-up 500,000. Reserve Fund 730,000. Hkad Offick, Hongkong. General Agents, Mkssrs. Jakdink, Matheson Co. Tlllil undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Company are prepared to accept Murine Risks nl current rates. A Bonus is annually paid lo all contributors of429 words
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