Straits Observer, 13 July 1897
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Straits Observer
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Title Section20 1897-07-13 1 THE STRAITS OBSERVER. PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY. Price 15 cent*. VOL. I. PENANG, TUESDAY, 13th JULY, 1897. No. 8.20 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement439 1897-07-13 1 SHIPPING NOTICES. ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANYfTHB mail steamers may be expectrd to arrive outwards and leave Penang homewards, on the following dntes:Outwakd*. Homewards. R v July 17, Ravenn* July 22 :-,hind ?SI Mirzapore Aug. 5 An' 13 Thames JSSL. RohilU 1 INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE. With excellent accommodation for a limited439 words
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Advertisement412 1897-07-13 1 SHIPPING NOTICES. rkCUAN STKAMSHIP COMPANY. EAST INDIAN OCR AN STEAMSHIP COMPANY, Ltd. NEDBRLANDSCHK STOOMVAART MAAT3CHAPPIJ OCEAAN. T^HE Company's steamers are despatched from Liveipool outwitids for the Straits, China, and J>tp.tn, and from Japan home w;»i iis for London every ten iln\s. The Company's steamers on the Javß Line are despatched412 words
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Advertisement578 1897-07-13 1 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CGMPANY.-(LTD>. KONLNKLUKK PAKKTVAART MAATSOHAPPIJ. NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS. Intruded Sailing and expected Arrival of Steamers. Foe Will sail Steamer Feom i Expected oar Kegapatam, Karrical, Wed. 14ih July I Port Novo, Cxxddalore, V at SP. M. Loodiana Singapore. Wed. 14th July Pondicberry Madras. Singapore. >l Tue.578 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement499 1897-07-13 2 Municipal Notice. THE Municipal Commissioners of George Town, Penang, invite psearate tenders for the supply of the following up to and including the 31st December, 1899: 1. Road Metal (broken m Gaol.) 2. Extra Koad Metal, Full particulars can be obtained at the Municipal Office, Tenders, which should be endorsed499 words
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Advertisement346 1897-07-13 2 New York Life Insurance Co. Funds £33,335,75 c Heavy Reduction m Rates. New plan" life policies on European, Eurasian and Chinese lives ir Penang, W. MANSFIELD, Co., Agents Hamburg-Bremen Fire Insurance Co. of Hamburg, Established 1854. r |'HE undersigned have been appointed Agents of the above Company, and are ready346 words
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Advertisement347 1897-07-13 2 Marine Insurance, Mannheim Insurance Company. jpHE undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above company and are open to accept Marine Risks at current rates. KATZ BROTHERS, Ltd. The lioyul Insurance Co. CONSIDERABLE reduction m local Life Rates is announced, and prosspectuses will be supplied and ail information obtained on347 words
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Advertisement268 1897-07-13 2 Commercial Vnion Assurance Company, Ltd. Head Office:- 24,25 26, COBNHJIT LONDON, E.C. UXLL Fiee-Life-Marixe. CAPITAL folly SabPciibed.. £2 500 rmn Life Fund m Special T.nst 000 for Life Policy holdet 8 exceeds 7G3 991 Total Assets exceed Fouk Million's Total Aunual Income 1 6^o 000 Penang Agency A. A. ANTHONY268 words
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Article1042 1897-07-13 3 Tijk Couut. Tlio Queen arrived at Windsor C.istle from U ihuornl yesterday irutOK, was greeted witli mi enthusiastic reception, vvliitli mi iy bj regarded as tho commrncoment of the Ditniond Jubilee coltbmtious. Tho Princess Adolphas oi Teek w;is safsly dcliveitd of v daughter ut White Ljdgo1,042 words
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Article807 1897-07-13 3 Many men many minds," and m:my iti.tli.xV-- of m:iking money. Ghin*, without doubt, has the many men and, occupying M the does ft mi.lway positi >;i betww barb-trie m 1 advanced nations, she embrace! the many method! which are employed l>y both kind* of people m earning life's807 words
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Article448 1897-07-13 3 Me^stjs. Scott and Co., Greenock, have contracted lo build fur Mo»H Ihitterfield and Swire, for the service of the Cilia* Navigation Company six steaminers, eftofa of 8,000 tons. Mr. Jon Mil c, of ShiJe Hill House, Newport, ble of Wight, writes that >n 2th in.-t. ho obtained448 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement463 1897-07-13 3 WANTED, AT once, one or two good compositors. Apply "Straits Observer" Press. 11, Union Street, Penang. WANTEDAn Apothecary is required m tho Selangor Medical Department, Salary f& month with free quarters. Applicants must possess a Registerd Certificate of Qualification as Apothecary and produce testimonials of good conduct and efficiency. The463 words
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Advertisement205 1897-07-13 3 FITTERS. WANTED, AT ONCE, for Gula Estate, two experienced fitters. Liberal wages given to good men. Apply to ENGINEER, Gula Estate, PEUAK. Municipality of George Town, Penang. r JHIIE Municipal Commissioners invite architects to submit competitive designs for a Memorial Clock Tower and Fountain to be erected near the junction205 words
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Article1034 1897-07-13 4 Influenza is stated to be prevailing badly m iSiugapore. We are sorry to beat tliat Mr. A. W. O'aullivau is said to be wry ill at Singapore, If ft. W. A. Cuscaden has been appointed acting Superintendent of Police, Malacca. Th. 1 P. &O. mail steamer K<t1,034 words
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Article134 1897-07-13 4 PiSAjra lMin Jl-lv, 1897. Tin 36.60 fTrnn? OOtofMMOa Black Poj.p.T-i \V. < "o.i-t 13 63 n 61b I&2S do. White Pepj.-r _'j Mlfen tYM ji'u-ki-d out of s.-ason Marc NO. 1 B*— sell.-rs Hbm Pi'kin_:s 7". do. NwUftMl "*> stilt rs Xt>. 1 do. Bn*ar 2 385 do.134 words
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Article224 1897-07-13 4 Ith July Ajnx from Liverpool for Siugapore, W. Mansfield Co. I itb. B. i. s. s. Luoliaii'i from Singapore, for Madras, via Coromandel Coast ports, Messrs. Huttsnbacli Liebert &Co 15th Bl.a. s Birsa from Singapore, for Rangoon, and Calcutta, Messrs. Huttenbach Liebrt Co. loth b. s. tktmkmi from Singapore224 words
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651 1897-07-13 4 THE Straits Observer. Tuesday, 13th July, 1897. ACHEEN. It is lii^'li time fhat an end were put to the anarchical state of things that has .>o long prevailed ou the coast of Aehtt'ii. With deep regret we record elsewhere the sad and treacherous murd >r of Caft. Bosi and so651 words
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Article127 1897-07-13 4 Pkhano, 13th July, 1897. Kates close as follows London, D'iinn-1 Bunk 1 11 Do. 4 month's right Bank 1 1 l-T/'S^ Do. I Credits 2/0/W Do. ;J Documentary 2"I ■< C.tlutta. D'Mim.l Huik IW 157 Do. S daj*S sight Private.. 1♦; L Boinl-ay. DeMMM Bank 157 Do. ":5 dav's>i<rht127 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement124 1897-07-13 4 NEW ADVERTISEMENT. NOTICE. GOVERNMENT OF PERAK. Tenders will be received at the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Taipeng, up to 3 p.m. of the 9th day of August 1897, for tho ■upply of Dry and Liquid Measures. Tenders must be addressed to the Deputy Commissionerof Police, Taipeng, and124 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous190 1897-07-13 4 SHIPPING. A rrirafs. loth July s. s CmmUm from T. Anson. s. s. ./;,< Jlo fnn Lau^'kat. s. g 7/o Ku-ci from Deli ss. l\rsefn<n\ Laiiijkat. s. s. Man Amtt* from Klanfc. s. s. F. l)rn,jon from P. WVld. 8. 3. Ch from London 6-30 a. m. 8. s Jrmr190 words
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Miscellaneous112 1897-07-13 4 Kedding, G. Kerstens, J. Hermans, and G. Beaoeven Per s. s. Mary Austin from Klang Messrs. Towers and Norton. Per 8. 8. Lanqkat from Deli Mr. Kooa. Per s. s. Thaiphuj from P. Weld Mr. H, Vane. Per 8 8. Betsy from T. Anson Mr. Andrews. Per s. s. Gletwyle112 words
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Article239 1897-07-13 5 ThTCoudcU of the Straits Branch of the Boval Asiatic Society are to meet to-day at &ng»poK to view and pass for pub hcatiou the new map of the Peninsula, which is much wanted, as copies of the existing one are out of print. The Band will play at Dam Kramat239 words
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Article82 1897-07-13 5 A deaUt murder and a suicide were comlyesteidiy morning near the Jli.ulUtka It apjH.-ars that a hinamui ais wife fur some tea to <lr nk, and as was not ready he took up a knife iltaeked ber, killing her on the epoi fa killed his hild,82 words
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482 1897-07-13 5 His vfssfl backed, and 10 of the „\V ANL> PASSEXOKUS KILLKD, We ■!•■]'!>■ Nglwl to have to record a sad I y <ff Aeh^eu as Friday ertaeag last. liich a well-known skij'|><r ol this nis ship, crew aud passengers were tniH. i ij-cars tlmt482 words
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Article159 1897-07-13 5 (To ike Editor of the Straits Observer") Dear Sic, Do you not think I hat something should be dove for that monument which stands opposite the Court House P It purports to be one m memory of a Mr. James R. Logan and from the statuettes of "Justice,"159 words
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Article684 1897-07-13 5 We take from the Free Press the following details as to tho illness, death and funeral of the late Mr. H. T. Haughton In a measure many were almost prepared for tho sad news, because it h.i i bSQMM jrradualiy knowu during tho course684 words
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Article746 1897-07-13 5 Is Pahang a State aiministerod by Burial m Uh oMition vt wen inclined to ask when we penned an account of the above giv ■by a> local corfeapondeai of t lie Straits Tim"*. We reproduce a portion, merely remarking th.it the ownen of tli> otNßMiing746 words
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Article337 1897-07-13 5 VoiCKg oontiune to |m raised m Holland m favour of Mtab) ittliiiig a CO'»Hng Hh.tior on Government account at Pulo Way, off t ho Aeheeu coiist. Optimist! fancy 'hit, when tl.is m oiioa an nocomplulied fact, Pulo Way tvou'd prove to lie .1 formMnble rival to Singapore. Mr.337 words
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Article934 1897-07-13 5 (Ceylon and Indian papers.) Calcutta, 25th June. The profnnndest. fc<3ii3ifion h«s been caused nt Poonn by tbe Irngp&j, The Government a>e offering K20.000 reward. Itappiftfi thata tiring of carriages was slowly returning to Pooua from Ganeshkind, the crime ocenring m a heavily-wooded portion of the road. Ft was934 words
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Article508 1897-07-13 6 The E. E. A A. T. Co. notifies that cable communication with Shanghai is still totally interrupted. The weather m tho China Sea is reported to be improving and the cable ship is expoctod to resume work shortly. Iv tho meantime telegrams for Northern Chiua and Japan are508 words
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Article286 1897-07-13 6 After a llighi interval, a s:»le (the fifth of the seas, r.) tool place at Amsterdam ou loth inst., when lfl.oSO bales wore offered to tendet. Of this 14,551 baits were Sumatra leaf, 2,<m)4 Borneo tobicco, and a little l<-to[ 2o bales from Mexico. This l;ist >->!d286 words
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Article1341 1897-07-13 6 Thr a'.,.v,« is the title of an address delivered by the Hon. Lim Boon Kern' of Singaj ..re, to theChineta PMlomathicSociuty ot which he is president It is published ra the >«oood numbvr of the new BtruiU i neM Jfo^MMM. We welcome its outbroken i haraetei as an1,341 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement287 1897-07-13 6 Negri Sembilan Farm Tenders SO much of Government Notification No. 140 the Oawermmmd Gazette of the Negri Sembilan, 11th Jiin<>, as relates to the Gambling, Spirit, and Pawnbroking Farms for Tampin h berebj cancelled. Ttnderi are iuvited for the following Farms Tampin (including Gemencheh, Benbau, and Johol.) (I). Chandu. (II).287 words
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Advertisement104 1897-07-13 6 PRITCHARD X CO. 15 BEACH STREET. HAVE JUST OPENED Ex 8. 8. "MALACCA" LADIES'FANCY STRAW H\T*. CHILDREN'S STRAW lI ATS. CHILDREN'S WHiTK IX. BROIDERED HATS. RIBBONS. TAPESTRY TABLE COYEU>. m all sizes. FANCY RAINBOW CRINKI.KD PAPER. GENTLEMEN'S STRAW HATS white, and black and white. English Harness. BLACK AND BROWM H104 words
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Advertisement463 1897-07-13 7 BUCHANAN WHISKY To be had at M«3»3. KHEE SAW A SONS, Fenang Rd. Mrs***. THEAN CHEE 4 Co. J Q| |T| XJ TTI *Q T7l Cl ITI GCAT CHENG BROS. ID X XL Hi ±J Hi O 1 THEAN SIEW A Co. 0009 YEN 4 FRIENDSHIN LEE 4 Co. Same463 words
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Advertisement434 1897-07-13 7 PENANG TURF 6LUB. PROGRAMME. August Meeting, 1897, sth 7th August. FIRST ~DAY. Thursday, the sth August, 1897. 1. The Maiden Plate. Value $200. For Maiden Horses (per rule XIV S. R, A.) Weight per scale (lOst. 91bs.) All ex-griffins and ex-roadsters allowed 141bs. Distance one mile. Entrance $10. 2. The434 words
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Advertisement345 1897-07-13 7 INTERNATIONAL BODEGA IS PREPARED TO SUPPLY TIFFINS OR DINNERS. AT SHOHT NOTICE. TERMS MODERATE. PORT, SHERRY, MADEIRA, MARSALA. TOKAYAR, GRAVES MALAGA. These are the finest wines m the market and defy competition as regards prices. SEND FOR A PRICE LIST. BODEGA BEER STOUT. TRY THESE: YOU WILL BE PLEASED. run345 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement359 1897-07-13 8 FOR SALE. Coloured Cement Flooring Tiles. YHE prettiest, best, and cheapest for Halls, Dining Kooms. BathrOOms, Stabies, &c. Cemkwt Drain Pipes, Stronger aud cheaper than Burned Pipes. HUTTENBACH BROS. Co. PENANG ICE WORKS. Depots Bkach STKIBT. Open on weekdays from 7,30 to 10 n.m., and from noon to 5 p.m359 words
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Advertisement305 1897-07-13 8 GEORGE TOWN DISPENSARY. SOLE AGENTS FOR N. Lazarus' SpectaclesSIGHT THOROUGULY TESTED AND GLASSKS SUPPLIED. THE DISPENSAEY, 2, Bishop street, IS OPEN DAILY from 9 fl.m to 5 p.m. Sat ni tiny to 3 p.m. Sunday hoars 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Prescriptions accurately dispensed. SPECTACLES to suit every vnii'p'y of305 words
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Advertisement250 1897-07-13 8 MELLIN'S FOOD FOR B^S^S B^iv'&^'nl Chest and lungs. I H^^vT^Pfc^^ IXiilU' roml This preparation, which con^isu rg^^»l^^BßcKWaSa' l ySff^^^^B^Bß^fch^ZS?jjjjMß of Mellin's F<xj] and BPPW cow milk, hh »ul«l be used where fresh milk cannot be obtain -d. Letter op C. CHARLTON. Mr. G. Melllv, Tbaxsvaal, Pietersbcrg, August Oth lfi Dear250 words
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