Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 18 December 1896
1896-12-18
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section22 1896-12-18 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. NEW SERIES.] ESTABLISHED 1833. [PRICE 20 CENTS. VOL. LIV. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1896. No. 27422 words
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Advertisement617 1896-12-18 1 £jsipptns JtoticeiL [i ]iinsular Oriental Steam Navigation Company. fI'HE mail steamers may be ex P ected to arrive outwards, and leave Penang homewards, on the following dates Outwards. Homewards. tta Dec. 18 1897 1897. Kaisar-i-hind Jan. 7 Jan 2 Ganges „21 r, renl ia 15 Mirzapore Feb. 4 r'utar-i-hind 30617 words
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Advertisement1943 1896-12-18 1 SRommW BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,-(LTD.). banks. ponces, KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Hnn n(r Rank. ZAC EAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY. NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS. Hongk ?nJ corooratmn Bank U EAST INDIAN OCEAN STEAM Intended Sailing and expected Arrival of Steamers. SHIP COMPANY, Ltd. Paid-up Capital $10,000,000. avt) For Will sail Steamer1,943 words
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Advertisement393 1896-12-18 1 neDERUNDSCfIK HANDEL MAATSCHAPHJ (Netherland Trading Society.) Established 1824. Paid-up Capital f 35,783.000. Reserve Funds f 2,282,814.38| Head Office in Amsterdam. Head Agency in Netherlands India. The Factorij of the Nederlandsche Handel Maatschappij, Batavia. Agencies and Branches. —Singapore Medan (Deli), Samarang, Sourabaia, Padang, Cheribon, Tegal, Pecalongan, Pasaroean, and Tjilatjap. London Bankers.—The393 words
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Article119 1896-12-18 2 Penang, 18th December. 1896. Rates close as follows: London, Demand Bank 2/1$ Do. 4 months’sight Bank 2/lf Do. 3 Credit Do. 3 Documentary 2/2$ Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 167 Do. 3 days’ sight Private... 171 Bombay, Demand Bank 167 Do. 3 days’sight Private... 171 Madras, Demand Bank 166$ Do.119 words
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Article149 1896-12-18 2 Penang, 18th December. 1996. Tin $3147$ [Trang out of season. West Coast... 9.60 sellers. Acheen 6H> 13. —sellers.. White Pepper... 16.75 do Cloves (picked) out of season Mace No. 1 72 sellers. Mace Pickings 68— do. Nutmegs 68. do. No. 1 6.50 do. Sugar s „2 3.85149 words
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Article50 1896-12-18 2 Mails close To-morrow. For Per str. Time. K'ang Good Luck 1 p.m. Deli 2 P.M. Deli Atwyyee 5 p.m. (Deferred Departure.) Langkat A Pangkalan Bniudan Fook Ching ...11 A.M. The I’. A. O. mail steamer Rosetta left Colombo for Penang at 2 p. m. on the 14th instant.50 words
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Article35 1896-12-18 2 From Singapore —ss. Gisela to-morrow, 8. s Banjermassin and 8. 8. Sui '-any on Monday. From Rangoon— 8. b Paia meat ta on Monday. V From Negapatam— 8 s. Sirsa on Werlnesday.35 words
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Article115 1896-12-18 2 LONDON, 17th’ December. Earthquake in EnglandAn earthquake has been sharply felt in the central, southern, and western counties of England, and, also, in the suburbs of London, but most seriously at Hereford where the Cathedral, railway station, and some houses have been damaged. Turkey and the Powers. Lord115 words
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Article403 1896-12-18 2 The Malaysia Message would seem to advocate the thrusting aside of English education in the Straits and a total surrender to Malay. In which case we should recommend the adoption of no half measures in the matter, but rather urge the use of Malay in our403 words
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Article665 1896-12-18 2 Captain Craufurd has left Singapore for Marseille in the Ernest Simons. Mr. Du Maurier, the artist and author, left personal estate to the value of .£47,380 I he three Selangor cadets are Messrs. Pountney, Acton, aud Thomson. The first is a footballer. Thebe were seventy-one fresh cases665 words
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Article342 1896-12-18 2 (From our Contemporaries.') Capt. Boldero, r. n., Deputy Master Attendant, discharges the duties of the post during Capt. Craufurd’s absence. We are glad to state, after making inquiry to-day (15th December), that Mrs. Bland is making excellent progress towards recovery. The nien-of-war at present visiting Singapore are expected342 words
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Article25 1896-12-18 2 VI e < Feo «»’«Co r Mpow>l! IELUK ANSON. 18th D Ecember The Selangor rail Wilv damaged by floods, at H mile. tlle 18th25 words
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Article105 1896-12-18 2 Mr. Wellesley A. Parker I eluded in a most satisfactorv eonpreliminary arrangements’ il Der with the promised Sup n l t rn( n 7^ tioD Ptnang Gazette. In spite of to I,ie of fever from which, we arc gladT has quite recovered, Mr P ar k ei through105 words
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125 1896-12-18 2 RAFFLES GIRLS' SCHOOL AND THE QUEEN OF SIAM The prizes at Raffles Girls’ School Sins, apore, were distnbuied on Monday r by Lady Mitchell. Before the' terminated, H. E. t e G era r a short speech, in which he alluded in tmJ ful term, h, the kindl, ge IK125 words
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38 1896-12-18 2 President Kruger says he regrets to hear that Dr. Jameson is ill, Mr. Rhodes has subscribed £5,000 to a fund for the erection of a memorial to the victims of the rebelbim38 words
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43 1896-12-18 2 WA RLIKE SPEECH B Y THE EMPEROR WILLIAM. The Emperor William, addressing a party of officers (20th Nov.), said if be were obliged to use the sword in self-defence be would adopt the most effective methods possible. The spieech has created a sensation.43 words
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Article71 1896-12-18 2 Mr. Ennis, Acting Resident at Kudat, British North Borneo, in his report ending 15th ult. states There is a rumour that coal was years ago found by Dustins near Matongong, who make a secret of its locality it is said, because they fear they would not be71 words
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Article71 1896-12-18 2 Mr. Balfour, speaking at Sheffield 20tk Nov.), said that the English neither feared nor envied the growth of the German industries. Their development would, he said, prove helpful to British prosperity. The enormous sums spent in Germany upon scientific research were directly affecting commerce, and producing a71 words
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124 1896-12-18 2 A “PERFECT DECORTICATOR FOR RHEA. Now that the question of developing the rhea industry has come prominently before the Indian public, says the Englishman, it may be interesting to-know that a decortieator lias been patented which claims to be really perfect. Bv this machine the rhea ribbons can lie treated124 words
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Article56 1896-12-18 2 A Commission Ai-oointed. The Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, recognizing the position of the planters of Deniera who recently appealed for protection in'" sequence of the bounties offered nental countries, has appointed a sion to consider the question and to c56 words
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42 1896-12-18 2 The outlook in the West Indies, to the threatened ruin ot the sU^a through the bounty system adopts France, is serious. In the even cane-fields being closed, it is teare will take place at Demerara.42 words
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Article69 1896-12-18 2 Friday. 18th Football Match. Esplanade, High water at New Jetty, 1--” A M 12-23 p.m. Saturday, 19th E SD lanade. Cricket, P. C. C. Regm < in j High water at New Jetty, 10-36 p.m. Sunday, 20th 4th Sunday in Advent. Full Moon 11 0069 words
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Advertisement838 1896-12-18 2 Pritchard Co. w nted l p A CLERK is required for the Penang Library. Salary §4O a month. Security for §5OO required. Applications should 1 gen librarian, Penang Library. the OTICE IT is hereby notified, for the information of the Public, that with a view to accelerate IZmi the Registration838 words
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Advertisement44 1896-12-18 2 Gosling Co. THE POSADA Wine, Spirit, Cigar, ANT. Provision MERCHANTS. CHRISTMAS Early orders are respectfuly requested to prevent disappointment. Wines. Spirits. Liquems. Cigars. Tinned Fruits. Filberts. Walnuts. &c., &c. Hams. Bacon. ENGLISH Pork and Beef. Cheddar, Stilton AND Camembert Cheese. Beach and Union Street,44 words
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Article199 1896-12-18 3 te dfor the Pinang Gazette" from Nieuwshlad.”) cost of the expedition to F j? which was formerly estimated ata r r'h figure, is not so high as was ,1 According to the latest calit stands at/ 2,656,917. uMiicy f"Und in Lombok and receiv- Iv the, tedfor the “ Pinang Gazette" from “ Nieuwshlad.”) - 199 words
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Article501 1896-12-18 3 Er in the "Perak Pioneer.”) T H e tw legal gentlemen at Ipoh, Messrs, n,; t :l nd Harte, are doing extremely well, f j understand. j HE swimming bath at the Lake is being d through and, in all probability, the v .ar will see it completedEr in the "Perak Pioneer.”) - 501 words
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Article142 1896-12-18 3 Complaints are made that the Govern- tvs Indian Engineering, only wish to ■sue leases for thirty years to would-be 'U- builders. The Rangoon public have “i t bitter experience of Government leases first issued in Sir Ashley Eden’s time, "bn the lease expires, either their142 words
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Article67 1896-12-18 3 Th image of Buddha in solid gold, offer'd by King Bhuwanakabahu to the celebrat'd and historical Nivaugampaye AV ihare at Gaiup. Ja, Ceylon, has been stolen by thieves. was worth sterling. Strong susI'b'ion falling on the priest, he was brought tud charged bv the trustees67 words
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Article755 1896-12-18 3 {Vid Australia.) To 26th Nov. Gagging the Press in the Transvaal. President Kruger has ordered the arrest of the staff of the African. Critic in accordance with the recently-ordained Press law. Germany and Duelling. The Reichstag has sharply criticized the attitude of the Government towards duelling, and{Vid Australia.) - 755 words
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Article78 1896-12-18 3 Arrivals. To-day. Per s. s. Maha Vajirunhis from Singapore Messrs. Engler, Bacon and Oliveiro. Per s. s. Acagyee from Deli: Mr. Duval. Per s. s. Lady Weld from Teluk Anson: Messrs. Baldwin. W. Smith, and Rey and Mr and Mrs. Nicholas and Mr. Ah Chong. Yesterday. Per s. s.78 words
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199 1896-12-18 3 —Free Press. There need be no further wonder as to difficulties arising respecting French ideas of extra-territoriality, when from Saigon the Director of Customs is allowed to issue a proclamation that henceforth all vessels within 20 kilometres of the coast will be liable to search—Free Press. - 199 words
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Article216 1896-12-18 3 divers without helmets. l. S>- E. Engineering. The little mollusc known locally as suran (modiola) is probably the greatest enemy of the oyster. It clusters in dense masses over large areas of the sea bottom, spreading over the surface of coral blocks, smothering and crowding out the recentlydivers without helmets.—l. S>- E. Engineering. - 216 words
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211 1896-12-18 3 A writer to the Japan Gazette remarks —lt is a curious coincidence that during the inquest into the circumstances attending the death of Mr. Carew there was present a doctor who assisted at the post-mortem in the Maybrick case. He states that the211 words
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Article325 1896-12-18 3 .—Pall Mall Gazette. The Dardanelles is the name generally applied to the long, narrow, and sinuous strait which separates the Sea of Marmora from the Mediterranean, though in strict accuracy the name should denote that part of the strait which is known also as the Narrows. From the.—Pall Mall Gazette. - 325 words
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Article172 1896-12-18 3 Dr. Magee thusexplained his feelings, whfen Bishop of Peterborough, in reference to the treatment he received at the hands of his brother-bishops I am only a poor wild Irishman, and they learned and wise and thoughtful Englishmen, who look down with all the fine contempt of an English172 words
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Article443 1896-12-18 3 If any further sign beyond meets and parades were needed to prove the progress of the motor car, it is in the fact, says the Madras Times, that the invention has a fortnightly illustrated magazine, called the Autocar, all to itself and it is noteworthy that in443 words
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Article211 1896-12-18 3 Arrivals. To-day. s. 8. Lightning from Calcutta. s. s. Avagyee from Deli. s. a. Lady Weld from Teluk Anson. a. 8. Maha Vajirunhis from Singapore. Yesterday. s. s. Taw Tong from Klang. s. s. Thaipeng from Port Weld. s. s. Ran from Singapore. departures. To-day. e. s. Taw Tong211 words
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Advertisement206 1896-12-18 3 FOR SALE. 4 VERY good collection of Straits, Native A. States, and European stamps in two albums. Price by Stanley Gibbon’s catalogue One album catalogued about 35. One do. about 20. Apply to Messrs. PRITCHARD Co. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Notice to Mariners. IT is hereby notified that, about the middle of206 words
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Advertisement442 1896-12-18 3 NOTICE OF SALE. Property belonging to The Chartered Bank of I. A. C. (Late of chop Chin Lee fI'HE undersigned has received instruc--1 tions to sell by Public Auction, tha following property, on Saturday, the 19ih day of December, 1896, at the hour of 2 30 p.m., on the spot,442 words
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Advertisement2329 1896-12-18 4 BUCHANAN WHISKY US THE BISS^T• enang Same as supplied to the Houses of Lords Commons and all the respectable London Clubs. GUAT CHENG BROS. A J thean siew Co. SOLE IMPORTERS— ELATZ GOON YEN FRIENDS. A HIN LEE Co. GEORGE TOWN DISPENSARY. notice. Jneutantt Qlofttt». SOLE AGENTS FOR HIENDERS are2,329 words
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Advertisement123 1896-12-18 4 Robinson Co. SINGAPORE. Dressmaking, Millinery, Hosiery and Gloves, Ribbons and Laces, Manchester Goods, n^erc lothi a j i Evening and Walking Shoes. lace Curtains Tailoring, Outfitting, Rugs and Shawls, Electro-plated Ware, Steel Trunks Sheffield Cutlery, Cricket Goods, and Tennis Goods Sole Agents: Singer’s Sewing Machines Winfffipld Pnwhnf.hainß p nlb n123 words
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