Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 3 March 1897
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section21 1897-03-03 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. NEW SENSES.] ESTABLISHED 1833. ;.’O CcNTS. VOL. LV. WEDNESDAY, 3rd MARCH, 1897. No. 48.21 words
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Advertisement523 1897-03-03 1 pipping (Rotices. Peninsular Oriental Steam Navigation Company. B r pHE mail steamers may be expected to arrive outwards, and leave Penang homewards, on the following dates Outwards. Homewards. Thames Mar. 13 f Ravenna Mar. 4 Mirzapore 27 Rohilla >t 18 Coromandel Apr. 9 Kaisar-i-hind Apr. 1 RohiUa 23 Canges n523 words
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Advertisement1584 1897-03-03 1 SRwmna (HoftttS. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,-(LTD.). banks. FP 5 KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. 7 i, /AC FAN STE AM SHIP COMPANY. NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS. Hongkong Shanghai BankAd EAST INDIAN OCEAN STEAM Intended Sailing and expected Arrival of Steamers. mg corporation. SHIP COMPANY, Ltd. Paid-up Capital $10,000,000. AND For Will1,584 words
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Advertisement414 1897-03-03 1 IBDERUriOSIfIS HANDEL liATSCiiil’l’U (Nei hcrland. Trading Society.) established 1824. Pain-ur Capital /35,783,000.00 Reserve Funds 2,282,814.3&J Head Oekice in Amsterdam. Head Agency in Netherlands India.— The Factorij of the Nederlandsche Handel Maafochappij, Batavia. Agencies and Branches. —Singapore Medan (Geliy, Samarang, Sourabaia, Padang, Cheribon, Tegal, Pecalongan. Pasaroean, and Tjiiatjap. London Bankers. —The414 words
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Article120 1897-03-03 2 Penang. 3rd March, ’>-97. Rates ci.ose as follows: London, Demand Bank 2 Do. I inont.lis'sight Rank... 2/1} Do. o Credits Do. 3 Documentary 2/11 Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 166 Do. 3 days’sight Private 171 Bombay, Demand Bank 166 Do. 3 days’sight Private... 171 Madras, Demand Bank 165 J Do.120 words
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Article148 1897-03-03 2 Penan»,. 3rd Makch, 1897. Tin 833-79 i Trang 1".50 sellers. Black Pepper' West Coast... 13 do. (.Acheen 611» 15.60 do. White Pepper 21 62$ Cloves (picked).. 29.00 do. Mace No. 1 85. do. Mace Pickings... 75 do. Nutmegs 76. do. i No. 1 6.90 do. Sugar <148 words
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Article83 1897-03-03 2 Mails cl<»hk To-.mohiiow For Per»tr D»»li Ho Ktrei 2 I’ M Ceylon. Australasia. Ac. ria Brindisi for Europe, Ac., It uremia 5 I’.M. Rf'gistrati»»!! up to 4 p m. De. 'e rre 1 Departtire Singapore Paiitana 2 P.M. Friday, sth. Klang and Mala ea Teutonia 1 P.M. Kiang83 words
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Article22 1897-03-03 2 From Oi.ehi.eh—s. s. Maha Vajirunhis tomorrow. From HaMBUBG —s s. Eratoon Friday. From Singapore—s. s. Cheng Chew 'on Saturday.22 words
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Article155 1897-03-03 2 LONDON, 2nd Mabch, 1897. The Niger Company’s Expedition. A column of the Niger Company’s forces has captured Ilorin. The Naval Programme. The naval programme for this year is said to embrace the construction of fourteen new ships, including four hattle-ships, and an increase by 6,000 men to the155 words
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463 1897-03-03 2 Wf. do not profess to know what the Queen will think of the Diamond Jubilee Celebration at Penang wheu Her Majesty learns, as will certainly be the case, bow the members of the General Committee have been appointed by the Governor, how the chief Government463 words
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Article963 1897-03-03 2 Money orders are now Issued from and paid at an office at Port Dickson. A normal school for Teachers will probably be established in Perak in 1898. Altogether close on 25,000 troops have been transported from Spain to Manila during the rebellion. A Chinaman was this morning963 words
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Article27 1897-03-03 2 In the final tie of the C. Class <r j Handicap, played last evening. C.M v Cuylenberg beat B. Howdle, 6-2, 6-5 y27 words
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Article171 1897-03-03 2 The annual general meeting of the P et ang Golf Club took place in the yesterday evening, Mr. Justice Law j u Chair, and was very numerously attends The Report and Accounts were taker read, and after a short explanation of the latter by the Captain, were passed unatim.171 words
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Article116 1897-03-03 2 After referring io the leaderette on tit above subject, which appeared in thePisim Gazette of the 271 h ult., the Strait» Tima remarks: From a special letter we have received from our correspondent in Seiaogor, »t note, with pleasure, that the SelangorG»?r. eminent Inn* already arranged to116 words
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Article362 1897-03-03 2 MiB<Mat Habgood’s Musical Recital AJckowded and fashionable attendance gatlwred at the Theatre Royal yesterday (9th Feb says a Calcutta onteuHßorary. when Miss May Habgwd ga»e herffißmrtli annual musical recital inaidd Famine Relief Fund W ElifilL'eth Bruce and a party from G"’® occupied the Viceregal box. am aiuflVg362 words
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Advertisement699 1897-03-03 2 »i 1 i n a New advertisements. Pritchard Co. just INDIANA Mill Foreign Note Paper, I Extra Strong Cream Wove, 70 cts. per 5 quire packet. Have just opened out a choice and JOURNALS, varied assortment of CASH BOOKS. CHINA Pinang Gazette Press, j AGENTS WANTED _A_JSTT? GLASSWARE the sale699 words
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Advertisement44 1897-03-03 2 POSADA WINE COMPANY. The Largest Wine Shippers in tin- East. Champagnes. Ports. Sherries. Clarets. Madeira. Marsala. Malaga. Hocks. Chateau Wines. Liqueurs. Connossieurs pronounce our Wines immeasurably superior alike as regards quality and prices. COMPARISON INVITED. Cigars and Cigarettes. A SPECIALITY. Telegraphic Address GOSLING', PENANG.44 words
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Article480 1897-03-03 3 Calcutta. 20th Feb. The total receipts of the Indian Famine Fund now amount to Rs. 3,912,000. This includes Rs. 31.4/5 from Edinburgh (fourth contribution). Col. Ottley says that during the past week the collections paid to the Bank of Bengal from the Central Fund Office480 words
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Article114 1897-03-03 3 Wednesday. 3rd: Ash Wednesday—Morning prayer at St. George's Church at 6-30, without Music. T.itanv and Commination at 11; Hymns 249 and 92- Evening Service at 6.3«) Bunns 84 and 93. P. C. < Tennis Tournament. Town Band. Esplanade. 5 P.M. High water at New Jetty.114 words
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Article67 1897-03-03 3 (Negri Semiblan Govt. Gazette 26th Feb.) Appointments Mr. H. W. Bathurst, Superintendent of Police and Prisons, to be Collector of Land Revenue and Registrar of Titles, subject to approval of Secretary of State, with effect from Ist January, 1897.—Mr. C. E. M. Desborougb, Collector of Land Revenue, to(Negri Semiblan Govt. Gazette 26th Feb.) - 67 words
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Article225 1897-03-03 3 There is a great demand in Singapore, writes the Moralist, for small houses suitable for the Orang Puteh who are not wealthy. The hotels, I believe, are crammed, and they have all, I think, raised their rates for permanent boarders The pressure arises in part,225 words
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Article214 1897-03-03 3 In another column, says the Japan Advertiser, the first subsenptions of a list that has been started in aid of Miss Jacob are ►announced. In view of the prevalence in some quarters of an opinion that money so subscribed should be devoted to the carrying on of a214 words
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Article368 1897-03-03 3 (Vid Ceylon.) India and the Lancashire Cotton Trade. One thousand looms have stopped workimg in Lancashire in consequence of the famine and plague in India. The masters are now discussing the question of a reduction of wages. A grave crisis threatens The Plague Conference. The Plague Conference at(Vid Ceylon.) - 368 words
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174 1897-03-03 3 In accordance with a proposition of the Governor that the Municipal Commissioners of Malacca should select a Committee to consult with the Resident Councillor in drawing up a scheme for a public celebration of the 60th anniversary of Her i Majesty’s sovereignty, it was decided,174 words
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Article196 1897-03-03 3 The Distryt Officer writes, Jihis January report: The Gambling, Spirit and Pawnbroking Farms bring in the same revenue as last year, the Farms having been let for a period of three years from Ist January, 1896: were it not for this contract I have little doubt but that196 words
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Article272 1897-03-03 3 (Jara Bode.) According to the Loeomotief, the Military Authorities have pronounced in favour of distributing sugar to troops on the inarch, for the sake of its stimulating qualities as well as on account of its nourishing powers and the ease with which it «-an be carried.(Jara Bode.) - 272 words
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Article197 1897-03-03 3 Further particulars of the great waterfall discovered in the Imataca Mountains of Venezuela have come to band, writes a correspondent to the Globe. It appeals that an exploring party for the Orinoco Company, which is an American corporation, penetrated to the Imataca Mountains uudrr the lead197 words
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Article122 1897-03-03 3 A Royal romance which excited a good deal of public attention a few years back has come to the happy ending of the story-books. Hiving contracted a m-s--alliance, the Grand Duke Michael of Russia was disgraced, banished from the Empire, and deprived of his military uniform122 words
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Article75 1897-03-03 3 The Hongkong Daily Press says:—The reports that Mrs. Carew was brought to Hongkong by the P. A O. steamer Coptic and is at present in Victoria Gaol are unfounded. We hear that she is to be sent to England, where she will be placed in Woking prison. It75 words
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Article69 1897-03-03 3 The Secret Societies in Siam are particularly busy just now organizing their ranks and recruiting new members, the Straits Times observes. At Samsep, the house of a well-to-do padi planter was, the other day. .burned down, and damage caused to the amount of 200 catties, owing to69 words
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Article74 1897-03-03 3 The learned Judges of the High Court of Madras, says Indian Engineering, in their wisdom recently decided that a bicycle was a vehicle and therefore liable to taxation as such Nevertheless it is strange that such taxation is not enforced either in Calcutta or B74 words
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84 1897-03-03 3 Prince Sevasti has telegraphed to the King of Siam, advising him not to take any Europeans with him on his trip to Europe, beyond those absolutely necessary. He does not wish in fact to see His Majesty dry-nursed, as that would materially detract84 words
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Article158 1897-03-03 3 The House went into Committee (Ist Feb on the resolution dealing with a proposed grant-in-aid to the Voluntary Schools Mr. Balf -ur, according to the L A C Express. said the Government proposed to confine their Bill to three questions —relieving the Voluntary Schools from the158 words
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Article210 1897-03-03 3 On Monday. 22nd Jan., an invention—the work of a M Dubois —was exhibited in L ndon which, if it turns out practical, may prevent the sinking of ships after collisions or contact with rocks. Air reservoirs made of watertight tissue and in “eoncertinashaj>e says the Spe'-tator, are210 words
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Article35 1897-03-03 3 Armais. To-day. Pers. s. Langkat from Deli Messrs. Stewart. Hearne, and Burke. Per s. s. Cant fiom Teluk Anson Mr. Kardfnss. Y ESTERO AY. Per s. s. Tarr T oj from Klang Mr Gibson.35 words
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Article228 1897-03-03 3 I rrivais. To-day. B. I b. s. Nerasa from Singapore. s s Langkat from DelL s. s. Canton from Teluk Anson Y ESTERDAY. 6. s. Taw Tong from Klang s. s. Thaipeng from Port Weld. Depart are». To-day. s. s. Vidar for Klang. s a. Mary Austin for Pangkor228 words
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Advertisement108 1897-03-03 3 HUNYADI JANOS.” This fav. iirite Natural Water, in habitual use throughout the World, has estabii.-h-si itself as a customary aperient in all climates Remarkably and exceptionally uniform in <s mposition free from defects incidental to there —Brtt Med Journal. Annual sale six million bottles. TO LET. VO. 3 CLOVE HALL108 words
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Advertisement381 1897-03-03 3 SCOTCh•{ WMXSKV. Always drink the Bes; an. l preserve your Health. This you can do by drinking Ferguson’s Special Cream Breadalbane. SCOTCH WHISKY. THE VERY* BEST PEG WHISKY* IN THE MARKET VERY OLD. WELL MATURED IN SHERRY CASKS. Per Case of 1 doz. bottles, duty paid, $11.50. For export $8.50.381 words
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Advertisement185 1897-03-03 3 THE CRAG HOTEL, PENANG HILL Elevation 2,260 ft. I uder New Management. Hotel Charges. —s4.so per day or $lOO per month for each adult. Saturday evening till M >nday morning. $6 for each adult. Victoria Bungalow—s3lo per month for three adults. Dovecote Bungalow, also available. Lawn Tennis. Billiards, and other185 words
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Advertisement1923 1897-03-03 4 BUCHANAN WHISKY IS THE BEST. M z3?5S5 E rrV sM Same as supplied to the Houses of Lords Commons and all the respectable London Clubs. GUAT CHENG BROS. 1 J THEAN SLEW Co. SOLE IMPORTERS— KLA.TZ BB.aTWP.Bg GOON YFN FRIENDS. 11 ***£tyg HIN LEE Co. Insurance (notices. ““J j|* RED1,923 words
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Advertisement380 1897-03-03 4 CRUSHED FOOD. Try it and You will bk Satisfiki, T R. BELTLIOS begs to inform th P pu 1 He that since inferior Crushed is offered for sale in the Penang Market at low prices, he desires to draw ?tt tn tion to his certificated Crushed R 10( for Horses,380 words
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