Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 24 January 1899
1899-01-24
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section22 1899-01-24 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY, NEW SERIES.] ESTABLISHED 1833. [PRICE 20 CENTS. VOL. EVIL TUESDAY, 24th JANUARY, 1899. No. 19.22 words
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Advertisement565 1899-01-24 1 dipping joints* Peninsular Oriental Steam Navigation Company. z rpHE mail steamers may be ex P ec t e< l t° arrive cutwards, and leave Penang homewards, on the following dates Oubtfards. Homewards. f, ro jji.-i.L’Z Jan. 27 Chusan Jan. 28 p trr.iin.itta Feb. 9 Bengal Feb. 11 23 B.dlaarat 25565 words
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Advertisement1613 1899-01-24 1 Skipping Metiers. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, Limited. (Tlotxcee- 77 ttt-t KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Omn Steam Snip Company. NEBAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS. The NI PP« B Yusen Kalsha East Indian Ossan Steam Ship Co. Ltd. and r J J c -r J L t a A 1 f JAPAN MAIL1,613 words
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Advertisement545 1899-01-24 1 Banks. Nederlandsche Handel Maatschappij. (NETHERLAND TRADING SOCIETY Established 1824. Paid-up Capital /35,783,000.00 Reserve Fune: gfc536.444.12i Head Office in Amsterd.^SJbA*’v Head Agency in Netherlandsi Inma— The Factorij of the Nederlandsche Handel Maatschappij, Batavia. Agencies and Branches.—Singapore, Medan (Deli), Samarang, Sourabaya, Padang, Cheribon, Tegal, Pecalongan, Pasoeroean Tjilatjap, Menado, and Gorontalo. London Bankers.—The545 words
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Article125 1899-01-24 2 Penang, 24TH January, 1899. Rates close as follows London, Demand Bank 1/1 Do. 4 months’ sight Bank 2/0 Do. 3 Credits Do. 3 Documentary Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 147 Do. 3 days’ sight Private 149 Bombay, Demand Bank 147 Do. 3 days’ sight Private 149 J Madras, Demand Bank125 words
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Article178 1899-01-24 2 Penang, 24TH January, 1899. Tin $62 60 (Trang out of season. Black’Pepper West Coast... out of stock. (Acheen 6lb 28. selleis. White Pepper 40. —buyers. Cloves (picked) out of season. Mace No. 1 100. —sellers. Mace Pickings 80— do. Nutmegs 74. do. I No. 1 7. do.178 words
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Article37 1899-01-24 2 Mails close To-morrow. For Per str. Tune. Klang Betsy 1 p M. Deli ...Perse 1 pm Pangkor&T. Anson Taw Tong 2 p.m. Thursday. Deli ...lidar 1 P.M. Edie, T. S'-mawe. Segli Olehleh Pegu 1 p.m.37 words
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Article25 1899-01-24 2 From Steamers To arrive. Calcutta Sui c ang to-day. Negapatam Looduma Rangoon Purnca 25-1-99. Singapore Lightning 27-1-99. Colombo tmailfrom Europe) Coromandel 27-1-99.25 words
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Article97 1899-01-24 2 London, 23RD January. Earthquakes in Greece. Incessant earthquakes occurred in Greece on Sunday. The severest shocks were felt in the south-west, where several towns suffered damage and many villages were destroyed. Nicaragua Canal. By the Nicaragua canal bill, the United States guarantee the neutrality of the canal. The97 words
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Article1620 1899-01-24 2 Mrs. Rodger distributed the prizes at the Taiping girls’ school on Thursday last Mrs. Hargreaves and child arrived here from London by the Glengarry this morning. Up to the 9TH of December, floating and salving the s. s. China cost the I’, and O. Co. /"75,000 Owing1,620 words
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70 1899-01-24 2 The health returns for the three weeks ending December 31st showed progressive death rates of 4002, 44.81, and 53 26, as against 32.97, 29.22 and 29.22 for the corresponding periods of last year. Ihe principal causes of death were returned as intermittent70 words
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Article67 1899-01-24 2 At an annual general meeting of the Butterworth Recreation Club, held at Butterworth on Friday last, tl e following offi e bearers were elected :—Mr. W. C Michell President, {ex-officio) Mr. E A. B. Brown, Vice-President; Dr. R. Dane, Captain Messrs. J. A. Harwood, John Lamb, A.67 words
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Article79 1899-01-24 2 The Hindu festival of Taipusum fall-; on I hursday, the 26th inst., and the day will be observed as a public and bank holiday. On Wednesday morning the Chetties will remove their idol from the temple in Penang Street to that in Waterfall Road. The return procession will take79 words
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Article85 1899-01-24 2 Rules substituted for previous rules, relating to examinations of officers of the civil service originally appointed as cadets. The Christian Mainage Ordinance is ordered to come into force on the 2nd of April, 1899. Mr. C. G. de Rougemont is appointed a cadet in the S S. service.85 words
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139 1899-01-24 2 One of our Perak correspondents writes Madame Meranda and her little daughter, Lillie, passed through Taipii g last week and gave two performances which were much appreciated. Little L Hie, a sweet little girl, about nine years old,opened the show on her bicycle on which,139 words
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Article141 1899-01-24 2 The above-named fund has now been closed, and the money received will be transmitted by the next mail to the island of St. Vincent, via Colombo The fund was raised among the members of the Church of England here, as a New’ Year’s gift to assist141 words
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Article39 1899-01-24 2 The Assizes were continue I tl k orn ing, when a Chinaman was it h the murder of another Chinaman at B u k Mertajam. Mr. Gottlieb app. and forth' defence. The case is proceed ii g39 words
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Article80 1899-01-24 2 Another mineralogist, Mr. M has found plumbago not f.r fiom p Canning Hill, says the Strai's T;in es specimens shown us indicate I igi er ~„.7 ty than in those found by Mr l(u i la Sullivan has also found gold i i Sing.,p Ore80 words
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Article72 1899-01-24 2 Twenty-five Macaos are reported have gone to the house of one lan Chr/n at 55 Southbridge Road and demanded Siso, threatening that if he did not pav they would steal his wife. '1 heir victim declined to pay, and they left sav" ing they would72 words
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Article88 1899-01-24 2 A full-grown elephant, says theSia Free Press, is allow ed Jo stroil about the Sampeng Road and take the place of a Buddhist piiest, begging his food from door to door. Some people think it an honour to feed him, others consider him a88 words
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Article81 1899-01-24 2 The Hongkong Daily Press hears that news arrived at Sandakan on the jotb of December that Mat Salleh and his Llowers have at length fallen out. He:; reported to have killed seven of them and to have declared that he will wipe out the tribe. It is further81 words
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Article115 1899-01-24 2 Government Dodges. A correspondent writes The Straits■ government, owing to the introduction cil penny postage, had to issue provisional! 4 cent stamps. They surcharged two sets! of stamps —8 cent blue and 5 cent brown.l At the present time the former can begorl in Penang, but not115 words
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Article367 1899-01-24 2 {From our own Correspondent) A summons case for assault, in w.:c: Mr. George deMornay appeared as pi> secutor and two Malays of Bagan Jerna. named Abdullah and Hamat, respectiuy. were the accused, was heard before Sproule yesterday morning. Ibeceie dants admitted the offence, but contended that he simply367 words
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Advertisement147 1899-01-24 2 Pritchard Co. Invite early inspection of their New Stock of TAILORING MATERIALS CONSISTING OF THE Latest Designs A N I) Combinations SUITABLE FOR Racing, Travelling, Lounge, and Dress Suits, viz Real Harris Tweeds, Tropical Heather Mixtures, Fancy Angolas, Tropical Homespunes. Stylish Shepherd’s Plaids. Fancy Camelettes. New Black, Blue, Green Grey147 words
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Advertisement207 1899-01-24 2 WANTED 4 FIRST CLASS CIGAR MANUFACTORY in Holland, specially for Export, wishes for connections with a pushing well-introduced Agent. Address with full particulars and references (European preferred) to B. H. Z.,” c o NIJH VAN Ditmar, General Advertizing Offices, Rotterdam, Hollan I. Taipusam Holiday. rpHE undermentioned Banks w ill be207 words
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Article121 1899-01-24 3 The following paragraph in reference to Vanilas's successful career appears in the and C. Express: Some Chinese sportsmen in Singapore seem to have done remarkably well with a horse they recently got up from Australia. Rumour says that it cost only about £3OO, whereas most of121 words
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Article163 1899-01-24 3 Accident at Johnston’s Pier. According to the Straits Times, a European named 11. Howard had a narrow escape from being drowned at Johnston’s Pier. It appears that the man, who was a passenger fur Malacca, missed his foothm and fell mto the water as he was stepping163 words
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Article217 1899-01-24 3 January Meeting. Griffin Consolation Plate. A fairly large gathering of ladies, visitors, and members w as present to watch the aboveevent run-ofl yesterday afternoon. No fresh totalizator was opened. The weather looked somewhat threatening. With the exception of Gazelle, all the runners on Saturday again competed. In217 words
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Article402 1899-01-24 3 Sumatra Cup. The paper-chase came off yesterday, as previously arranged by the Penang limit Club to includea time handicap competition for the Sumatra Cup which had been presented to the Club by Mr. P. Pinckney, of Paya Jambu. So many as 16 entries were received by Mr.402 words
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Article1084 1899-01-24 3 (L. G- C. Express.) 30th December. General. A d miral Dubassoff, Commander of the I acific Squadron, has been decorated with the Order of St. Anne of the First Class in recognition of his services. Sii 11. E. McCallum, the Governordesignate of Newfoundland, has now quite recovered. However,(L. G- C. Express.) - 1,084 words
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Article31 1899-01-24 3 A rrivals To-day. Per s. s. Taw Tong from T. Anson Messrs. T. G. Scully and E. Foley. Yesterday. Per s. s. Thaipeng from Port Weld Messrs. Dalian and Donald.31 words
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Article136 1899-01-24 3 Tuesday, 24TH Parsi Theatrical Co.. King Street, at 9 p.m. High-water at New Jetty, 10 p.m. and 10- a.m. Wednesday, 25m St. Xavier’s Institution, prize-distribution, at 2 p.m. Town Band. Esplanade, 5 p.m. Parsi Theatrical Co., King Street, at 9 p.m. High-water at New Jetty,136 words
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Article282 1899-01-24 3 Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners HELD ON THE 6TH JANUARY 1899. Present: J. Y. Kennedy, Esq., (President), R. A. P. Hogan, Esq., H. W. Firmstone, Esq., and Dr. T. C. Avetooin. Absent. D. Gilchrist, Esq., and Cheah Chen Eok, Esq. 1. The minutes Of the last meeting are282 words
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Article233 1899-01-24 3 Arrivals. To-day. s. s. Glengarry from London. s. s. Taw Tong from Teluk Anson. s. s. Pegu from Olehleh. s. s. Silesia from Hamburg. Yesterday. s. s. Mary Austin from Klang. s. s. Perse from Malacca. s. s. Thaipeng from Port Weld. s. s. R. Halewyn from Asahan. Departures.233 words
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Advertisement133 1899-01-24 3 Government Savings Bank. IN accordance with the rules and regulations under the Savings Bank Ordinance, Depositors are requested to send in thcii Bank Pass Books between the 10th and 31st January, 1899. J R. B. LEICESTER, Penang, 4th January, 1899. Secretary. PENANG SALES ROOM. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE. The undersigned is133 words
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Advertisement385 1899-01-24 3 Piano Tuning Repairing Our Tuner has now arrived in Penang. Orders can be Ifet with Messrs. GOSLING Co. or at the SEA VIEW HOTEL And will have prompt attention. The Popular Graphophone With Clockwork Motor, Reproducer, Recorder, 6 Hearing Ways, Horn and Carrying Case. Suitable for Public Exhibition. Price $l3O.385 words
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Advertisement480 1899-01-24 3 IMPORTANT NOTICE. ISMAIL RAHEEM, Jewellers and Diamond Merchants, Singapore, will exhibit for sale, for a few days only, their Magnificent Stock of HIGH CLASS JEWELLEHY Comprising: Bracelets, Brooches, Rings, Curb Rings, Necklaces, Neck Chains, Pendants, Long Chains, Scarf Pins, Earrings, and other Jewellery set with Diamonds, Pearls, Emeralds, Opals, Rubies,480 words
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Advertisement345 1899-01-24 3 FOR SALE. SEVEN Lots of Land in Burmah Road, part of Chatworth Estate, behind Mr. W. N. Woodford's residence. Applv to P. J. DUVAL, 25 c o Messrs. W. Mansfield Co. PASSENGER AGENTS IN ENGLAND. WILLIAM J. KEYMER CO. iPassage Department). Passengen will be met on arrival of Steamer in345 words
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Advertisement2244 1899-01-24 4 NO E Agents for LEA&PERRiHS 9 o K WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE, j TE^^F±^2I EL I H fR ffS FTI HIS is to give notice that the undersignec W fn W of No. xB 3 Beach Street, and that all debts W*T 0 W Rpl 444 U* fit E'4 WW? WS Bar2,244 words
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Advertisement461 1899-01-24 4 KHYE HO FOUNDRY COMPANY, r e Weld Quay, in ENGINEERS, BOILER Iron and Brass Founders AND s. GENERAL CONTRACTCr.B. Boiler Fittings and Engineers Stores, &c., always in stock J- G. ALLAN,’ linger. The Bradley Boiler Works, n CRADLEY HEATH, STAFFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND. IL C. COWDELL. M. I. Mechl Engrs., Proprietor. 1461 words
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