Straits Observer, 16 July 1897
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Straits Observer
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Title Section20 1897-07-16 1 THE STRAITS OBSERVER. PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY. Price l.f cents. VOL. L PENANG, FRIDAY, 16m JULY, 1897. No. J).20 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement455 1897-07-16 1 SHIPPING NOTICES. "Peninsular oriental i stum navigation companyTHK mail steamers may bo expo ted to arrive out.yards, and leuve l'euang ads, on the following dates:— 0 rvaaaa. Homewakds. Hi July 17 Ravenna July 22 „,-hind SJ Mi-l-e A«g f Ang. 13 Thiun.s 127 RohiUa Ekfi I Muz. i pore bept.455 words
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Advertisement413 1897-07-16 1 SHIPPING NOTICBS. I jl rkCEAN STKAMSHIP COMPANY. EAST INDIAN OOBAN STBAMIS 11 IP COMPANY, Ltd. AND NEDERLANDSCHE STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ OCEAAN. r r^HE Company's steamers arc despatched from Liverpool out w aids for the Straits, Chinrt, and Japm, ai.d frtm Japan hoiuewaids for Loudon every ten days. The Company's steamers ou413 words
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Advertisement548 1897-07-16 1 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.- (LTD KOKINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS. Intended Sailing awi expected Arrival of Steawers. Foit Will sail Steamer Flom Expected on I I v j j Negapatam. Karrical, Wed. 29th July I Port Novo, Cuddalore. i at SP. M. Secundra. Singapore. AY cd. 2!»th548 words
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Advertisement489 1897-07-16 2 WANTED, AT once, one or two good compositors. Apply "Straits Observer" Press. 11, Union Street, Penang. Municipality of George Town, PenangHP HE Municipal Commissioners invite architects to submit competitive designs for a Memorial Clock Tower and Fountain to be erected near the junction of Light Street with Beach Street at489 words
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Advertisement311 1897-07-16 2 THE PRICE OF THIS PAPER is ONE DOLLAR PER MONTH Only, (BY POST $1.10.) Ollicc 11, Union Street, Penang. Newt Yor/: Life Instt ranee Co. Funds £33,335,755 Heayt Reduction m Ratks. New plan" life policies on European, Eurasian and Chinese lives m Penang, W. MANSFIELD, ft Co., Agents. Xorth (ierman311 words
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Advertisement353 1897-07-16 2 Marine Insurance. Mannheim Inscrancb Company. fIUIE undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above company and are open to accept Marine Risks at current rates. KATZ BROTHERS, Ltd. The lioyal Insurance Co. I CONSIDERABLE reduction m local Life Rates is announced, and prosspectuses will be supplied and all information obtained353 words
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Advertisement257 1897-07-16 2 Commercial Union A sstiraticc Company, Lttl. Head Office 24, 25 26, COKVHiit LONDON, E.C. Fiee-Liff-Maeine. C APITALf !1 l. y S 1] h,c,i.> d...£2;,r <)c<)( Life turn! m Special Trail for Life Policy ho'de»s SBOteds Total A spits tx, eld F« tv Mi Total Aunual Income 1 ti Penano A257 words
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Article640 1897-07-16 3 The survey of the new railway Hue between Kajang and Seiamban is to be pnt m hand ar once. Il is repotted that the tin duty is to be incresaed aid that the free piss system for miners is to be discontinued. The sale of the Residency horses640 words
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Article354 1897-07-16 3 Finding. Tbe Enquiry into thia case was concluded at Singapore on Siturday. Tbe following m the Finding °f the Conrfc The Court is of opinion that tho founder- i ing of the Sri Hong Ann is due to a gieat extent to the vessel being354 words
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Article586 1897-07-16 3 It is an imposing spectacle, this Queen's Jubilee, which England is preparing to celebrate with incomparable splendour. Personally the Queen is not particularly sympathetic. Sb e lias never m her life taken a measure of clemency. She has never yielded to a generona impulse.586 words
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Article703 1897-07-16 3 So far as wo are aware nothing has appeared n the public Press m Europe or America to jail attention to the stem decision that we ire to go back, deliberately and intentionally :o go back, to the state of affairs m regard to703 words
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Article136 1897-07-16 3 Heir Mauser has submitted to the experts of the Get man War Office a new quick-firing pistol. The weapon is expected lo revolutionise m certain respects the aiming of cavalry. Herr Muut-er baa succeeded m applying the same mechanism to the eaibine, which becomes a ie{ citing rifle with six136 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement468 1897-07-16 3 Municipal Notice. THE Municipal Commissioners of George Town, Penang, invite psearate tenders for the supply of the following up to and including the :Ust December, 1899:— 1. Road Metal (broken m uaol.) g Extra Koad Metal, Full particulars can be obtained at the Municipal Office. Tenders, which should be endorsed468 words
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Advertisement224 1897-07-16 3 FITTERS. WANTED, AT ONCE, for Gula Estate, two experienced fitters. Liberal wages given to good men. Apply to ENGINEER, Gula Estate PEIiAK. j WANTED An Apothecary is required m the Selangor M< dical Department, Salary 75 a month with free quarters. Applicants must possess a Registerd Certificate of Qualification as224 words
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Article122 1897-07-16 4 Penano, 16th July, 1897. Rates close as follows London, Demand Bank 1/llf Do. 4 month* sight Bank... 1/11-7/8 Do. 3 Credits 2/0/1-16 Do. I Documentary 2/0/1-8 Calcutta. Demand Bank Rs. 155 Do. 3 day's sight Private... 160 Bombay, Demand Bank 155 Do. 3 day's sight Private 160 Madras, Demand122 words
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Article140 1897-07-16 4 Penano 16ih Jilv, 1897. Tin 36.60 fTrang out of season Black Pepper-j West Coast... 14 16 sellers l^Aeheen 61b 16 do. White PeppT... 22 sellers Cloves (picked) out of season Mace No. 1 88.-*-sellers Mace Pickings 77. do. Nutmegs 75—sellers 1 No. 1 690 do. Sugar 2 3.85140 words
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Article141 1897-07-16 4 An* i calif. 13th July 8. s. Thai ping fmm p Weld. M4h July 8 s Canton from T. Anson. s h. FH-.patrirlc from Rangom 5 p.m. B. Ls. h. Looriiana from Singapore, 7-20 a ir>. s. 8. Ajax from Jeddah 7am Isth July 8. b I'efrel from Tongkah.141 words
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Article210 1897-07-16 4 17th July P and O. s. s Formosa from Siu^aBSTn forwCoi ombo and Loudon, Gilhllan Wood and Co 17th s_ General Pel from Singapore .for Olehleh aud Padang via West Coast Ports 17th Paud O. Mail Steamer Kai*ar-i-Hmd from Colombo, for Singapore. China aud Japan. 18th s. Marquis Bacquehem210 words
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872 1897-07-16 4 THE Straits Observer. Friday, 16th July, 1897. ROBBERIES AND THEIR CURE. It is evident that an epidemij of robberies is upon ua. From all sides, from Singapore, Selangor, Perak, especially from the t>vo farmer, have come continuous reports of the most barefaced robberies and equally continuous reports of the perplexed872 words
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Article2322 1897-07-16 4 Mr X Scot has s Magistrate for the Settlement ol Thf Colonial at earner Sem />'• I oa Tuesday evening, lier suv i- I>r. Leask, on return fr.»m asmm* <1 duti< Bas Colonial _Su<. >- deut. Singapore. Mr Gibbes, on return from leave. I) 1 assumed duties2,322 words
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Advertisement493 1897-07-16 4 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. SELANGOR GOVERNMENT RAILWAY. WANTED at once for the Kuala Klang Wharves a Foreman of Works. Must be an experienced Mechanical Engineer, capable of takiug charge of machinery, and with experience m cylinder sinking, screw piling and bridge erecting. Salary $225 a month with Free Quarters. Applications with copies493 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous94 1897-07-16 4 Passengers, Arrivals. Isth July. Per s. s. Thnping from P. Weld Mr. Turner. Pcs a a. Loodiana from Singapore Mr A Bebfo Mr. A. W. O. Sullivan. Mr Choweriw Mr. Jacket. Miss Parson, Mr. Saddler, aud Mr. L De. Souza. Per 8 g Flying Fish from P. Weld Mr and94 words
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Article249 1897-07-16 5 The Court on Wednesday was occupied for some time with a case of grievous hurt, preferred agaiust a Chiuese towkay of Relau, named Kong Siu Yin, for cruelly beating his contract coolie, one Wong Ah Tim. It appears that the man was discovered by the Police m au249 words
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Article211 1897-07-16 5 A ba.d side light is thrown on human nature especially native human nature by a report that has reached us of what happened to the effects of the Europeau officers of the Pegu, after the Achiuiese had left the vessel, i It would appear that211 words
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Article302 1897-07-16 5 H. M. S Pl>ver is to leave Honskonjjf for SiDg.ipore about the middle of thit month, to relieve the Pigmy, which re! unit to Hongk'iug as soon as her defects are made good. People ate talking of Pm vis's land as a possible site for the i.e>v Town302 words
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Article401 1897-07-16 5 Thk exceptionally dry weather we have had lecently lias not been coufin* d (o Larut only but was :ilso felt m Kinta, fff ia'ly Mt Gopeng, where almost all ihe wells, ineliiding the one at the hospital from winch all Government officers are supplied with drinking water, are401 words
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Article1937 1897-07-16 6 (Via Ceylon) EUROPEAN. London, 29th June. The Queen returned to London yesterday, and drove to Keusington, where she received an address from the inhabitants. Her Majesty, who was received, nil along ibe route, vith unabated enthusiasm, afioi wards held a g.'rdon puity nt Buckingham Palace, which was attended1,937 words
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Article85 1897-07-16 6 I saw Mrs. Shopper going into an auction sale last Monday. Isn't her cr*ze for bargains extraordinary f "Ye-, indeed. I believe she would die happy if s!,e knew .•he would be laid out on a bat gain-counter, and be buried as a remnant." Young Husband Good lord! Sixty pounds!85 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement286 1897-07-16 6 Selangor Coast Chanda Farms j HPenders will be received up to noon the 31st July 1807 for renting the Coast Chandu Farm, for a period of three years, commencing from Ist January 1898. 2. The Coast Chandu Farm gives tho lessee the exclusive right of manufacturing and selling, and of286 words
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Advertisement107 1897-07-16 6 PRITCHARD CO. 15 BEACH STREET. HAVE JUST OPENED LADIES' FANCY STRAW HATS'. CHILDREN'S STRAW Ha is. CHILDREN'S WHITE KMBROIDERED HATS. RIBBONS. TAPESTRY TABLE COVET; >'. m all sizes. FANCY RAINBOW CRINKLED PAPER. GENTLEMEN'S STRAW Tl white, and black and w^ite. English Harness. BLACK AND BROWN 11« RARSBS& and |8& BLACK107 words
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Advertisement450 1897-07-16 7 BUCHANAN WHISKY To be had at ■MM X 111 SAW SONS, Penang Ed. raw ciiee a co. jqi mnp Tjpnm ca-AT CHUN hros. J[^ illlj JDHlbl mil siew A Co. mmm -a-r^i^x QOOfl YEN i FRIENDSHIN LEE A Co. Same as supplied to the Houses of Lords Commons and all450 words
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Advertisement436 1897-07-16 7 PENANG TURF GhUB. 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. Olbs.) All ex-griffins and ex-roadsters allowed 14lbs. Distance one mile. Entrance §10. 2. The Galloway436 words
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Advertisement360 1897-07-16 7 INTERNATIONAL BODEGA UNION STREET. TIFFIN FEOM 12-30 AM. TO 2-30 PM. DAILY. BREAKFASTS CAN ALSO BE SUPPLIED AT AMY TIME. BODEGA BEER same as supplied to the Penang Club, Native States. In white glass bottles, second to none. BODEGA STOUT. Much appreciated by the Ladies of Penang. Wines, Spirits, Liquors360 words
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Advertisement164 1897-07-16 7 THE CRAG HOTEL, PENANG HILL. Elevation 2,-Joi i ft. Under New Ma varment. Hotki. Cmamm.-— I4JO per Int oc $100 per mouth for each a<lu!t. Bateraaj evenmg tiil Monday morning, $6 for ea.-h idalt Victoria Btifcgalow 9310 per month for three ;i<lults. Dovecote Bungalow. available. Lawn Tenuis, Billiarda, and other164 words
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Advertisement355 1897-07-16 8 FOR SALE. Coloured Cement Flooring Tiles. 'J'H E prettiest, best, and cheapest for Malls, Dining Rooms. Bathrooms, Stabies, &C Cemknt Drain Pipes, Stronger aud cheaper thau Burned Pipes. [HUTTENBAGH BROS. Co. PEUANG ICE WORKSDepots: Beacb Street. Open on weekdays from 7,30 to 10 a.m., and from noon to 5 p.m355 words
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Advertisement298 1897-07-16 8 GEORGE TOWN DISPENSARY. SOLE AGENTS FOR N. Lazarus' Spectacles. SIGHT THOROUGHLY TESTED AND GLASSKS SUPPLIED. thedispensakyT Bishop Street, IS OPEN DAILY from 0 n.m to 5 p.m. Satuiday to 3 p.m. Sunday hours 1 1 a.m. to 1 p.m. Prescriptions accurately dispensed. SPECTACLES to suit every variety of defective sight.298 words
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Advertisement235 1897-07-16 8 MELLIN'S FOOD FOR tfj Ac ben tonicfoi K_H^Bfew_^^S»Hil.BlMj^^^ Thi* preparation. wh> B^^S^3B^sS|H^^g^^^W_i_^§Q^j^^^' 1 vi M«-llin".- F ■BS|^^^^^^S^H^KgSKqu^^^M^^^^^ff|M| cow mil*, -h mtt bt mmm^ am mmmmmmmmmmmmummmlmm mmlmmmmwmmmmmmmmu fresh uiiik cannot Letter of C. CHARLTON. Mr. G. IfiLUV, Transvaal, Pieterslceg, August $tk \i DIAI Sir, Even m this remote part of the235 words
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