Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 18 May 1899
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section22 1899-05-18 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. NEW SERIES.] ESTABLISHED 1833. [PRICE 20 CENTS. VOL. LVII. THURSDAY, 18th MAY, 1899. No. 113.22 words
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Advertisement533 1899-05-18 1 pipping Jhtirrs. Peninsular Oriental Steam Navigation Company. O. rpHE mail steamers may be expected to arrive out- wards, and leave Penang homewards, on the following dates Outwards. Homeward.. May 18 Coromandel May 20 v n ne 2 Parramatta June 3 Chllsa,i >7 29 Nubia July 1 July 13 ,15 P‘533 words
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Advertisement1730 1899-05-18 1 flotias. BRITISH INDI* STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, Limited. SfHppM KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. T 7 1 Ocean Steam Ship Company i NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS. The Hi PF MI Yusen Kaisl,a AND > JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. j Nederlandsche Stoomvaart Intended Sailing and expected Arrival of Steamers. < idaatschappij Ocean. for1,730 words
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Advertisement539 1899-05-18 1 Hanks. ’Nederlandsche Handel Maatschappij. (NETHERLAND TRADING SOCIETY Established 1824. Paid-up Capital /35,783,000.00 Reserve Fune: .../2,536, 444.1«! Head Office in Amsterdam. Head Agency in Netherlands India— The Factorij of the Nederlandsche Handel Maatschappij, Batavia. Agencies and Branches.—Singapore, Medaa (Deli), Samarang, Sourabaya, Padang, Cheribcn, Tcgal, Pecalongan, Pasoeroean Tjilatjap, Mcnado, and Gorontalo. London539 words
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Article166 1899-05-18 2 London, 17TH May. Plot in the Transvaal. Civilian Nobodies.” It has since transpired that the individuals arrested in the Transvaal are civilian nobodies.” A Remand They have been remanded for a fortnight. Nature of the Offence. The charge against them is capital, viz., one of enrolling men, with166 words
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48 1899-05-18 2 We are glad to 'earn that, notwithstanding the stringent government restrictions p aced on coolie emigration from Java, the Governor-( ieneral has been graciously ph* ise I to grant Mr. Turner, of Caledonia, permission to recruit 500 coo'ies for work in the Straits.48 words
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Article173 1899-05-18 2 Hoity-toity! Civilian nolxxlies” indeed! We wonder what Reuter will say next. But yet, perhaps, he only means that the Transvaal prisoners are civilians, as well as n' bodies in particular, not that they are civilians and, therefore, nobodies.” However, Mr. Nobody soon changes into Mr. Somebody, even in173 words
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Article388 1899-05-18 2 As. apparently, nobody else is willing .<> un lertake the duty, we feel ourselves called upon to make an appeal to the mi st distinguished order of St. Michael and St. George; and, to save time, in place of addressing the grand master. the Duke388 words
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Article169 1899-05-18 2 To day’s telegram confirms the former messages, and shows that the mobilization of the garrison at Hongkong bad a more seiious object than merely a gentle practice of warlike manoeuvres. The city of Kowloon, by no means a large place in size but of much importance to T169 words
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Article572 1899-05-18 2 The plague has almost disappeared from the Madras presidency. The first international exhibition in Japan is planned for the year 1902. The Hon. Sir Lionel Cox, the Chief Justice, will return to Singapore by the mail on Friday night. Reuter informs us that the ma 1 steamer572 words
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Article51 1899-05-18 2 Ihe s. s. Sappho took the ground at Pulau Ondan, an island near Malacca, on her voyage from that town for Singapore on Saturday last. The s. s. Teutonia has received her passengers. She was still hard and fast, but yet quite water-tight, when the last news51 words
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Article29 1899-05-18 2 Invitations to a ball at the Residen have been issued by the Hon. I. p 7 and Mrs. Birch for Wednesday eveni next, the Queen’s Birthday.29 words
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Article53 1899-05-18 2 The programme of the Police Sports which will take place at the Sepoy Lines on Monday next, includes, as alread S announced, five open events Tl-.i c that each of the five competitions is open not to the general public, but to members of all contingents53 words
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Article47 1899-05-18 2 The fire which occurred last Thursdav morning at 495 Weld Quay was attributed to the upsetting of an oil lamp, but subse q lent investigation tends to disprove this' suggestion, and the cause of the fire? declared to be, at present, unknown. 547 words
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Article54 1899-05-18 2 The B. I Co. have commenced runnire their line of steamers connecting Sir? poreand the Straits with Manila. be first vessel, the s. s Pundua, is expected here on the 27th instant from Calcutta and Rangoon, for Singapore and Manila. There with be regular monthly sailings thereafter54 words
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Article27 1899-05-18 2 The following statistics appear in the Sarawak treasurer’s report for 1898 revenue $638,***** expenditure 543,506.56 surplus 94,682.12 revenue increase $73, 399.35 expenditure increase 39,405.8827 words
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79 1899-05-18 2 The sun commenced in the original jurisdiction of the supreme court, Hon?, kong, by Crisanto Lichanco and Gregono Agoncillo, as attorneys for Emilio Aguinaldo, the leader of the Filipino forces in the Philippines, for the recovery of a sum of 5200,000,S 200,000, and interest79 words
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Article113 1899-05-18 2 It is seldom that Penang has a visit from a great violinist, so it is hoped that Professor Heymans, who is in the Straits, will be able to arrange to stay here one evening, at least, on his w ay back from Deli to British India. The113 words
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Article168 1899-05-18 2 Acts of Violence. Spleen Ruptured by Sugar-Canes. Two Chinamen were charged, yesterday morning, before the Chief Justice and a special jury with (1) culpable homicide not amounting to murder, and (2) voluntarily causing hurt, at Carnarvon Street. The accused, according to the story of the prosecution, had a168 words
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Article235 1899-05-18 2 A legend which all the Kayans seetn I know and take pleasure in relating ist-i’l connected with the origin of their cu Tj| of head-hunting, for, although every t"*: I is being made by the rulers of the -1 to stop this custom, nevertheless it is-;;" I235 words
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Advertisement1057 1899-05-18 2 Pritchard Co. NEW MUSIC A STOREKEEPER one who has had previous experience. The Latest Comic Operas. Apply m,” c/o 1 ’mang Gazette. Little Miss Nobody, 'r tt 4. i NOTICE. CASH DISCODNTS. ATTX s.„ Ine nuLh) oict ppHE B j steamer Pundua,” 2,126 tons, I is expected here on 27th1,057 words
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Article62 1899-05-18 3 T HE STRIKE OF INDIAN SIGNALLERS. The strike of the signallers on the Indian Peninsular Railway is confined to the Urahmins. The traffic is seriously disorganized the mails are very late and in sonie cases carry pilot engines. The c vernment are lending the assistance of nianv trained military signallers,62 words
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Article76 1899-05-18 3 —Rangoon Gazette. Second in Command. Captain A. \V. S. Wingate, 14th Bengal Lancers, whose successful journey overShanghai to Bhamo was recently I'Oticed, has been offered the post of S e end in command of the China Battalion now being organized at Wei-hai-\\ei by Captain Bower. Meanwhile Captain—Rangoon Gazette. - 76 words
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Article82 1899-05-18 3 The summary of the Burma padi crop renort for the week ended the 29th of April i, as follows: Upper Burma—Reaping of dry-weather padi has commenced in mo-: districts, and island crops are being harvested. Hill cultivation has commenced in the northern districts. Condit; r of standing crops82 words
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Article136 1899-05-18 3 A Tientsin correspondent writes to the Weekly Neus, that griftins are retiring into the seclusion of a prohibitive price, thanks to combination on the part of the dca ers. This w ill, if not obviated, greatly affect junior owners and beginners. The low price of ponies has136 words
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155 1899-05-18 3 Private Horricks, of the West Kent Regiment, now stationed at Rangoon, has betm tiied there on charges of rape and attempted rape of a Burmese woman on the 2nd of April. The judge in delivering his charge to the jury reviewed the whole of the155 words
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Article185 1899-05-18 3 I'here have been complaints filed at this off: e by our readers regarding the cablegrams published by us, says The American. One writer states that he does not care for so much foreign news but wants more i o-r.e news, especially anything regarding the army.185 words
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Article179 1899-05-18 3 A Number of Muhammadans Bayonetted. Owing to plague cases having occurred among fishermen at Kudda, near Karachi, the authorities ordered the occupants to evacuate their huts and go into quarantine, but on their refusing to comply with the collector and district magistrate an I district superintendent179 words
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Advertisement1258 1899-05-18 3 KIc EL lister Cn. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm notice. V IEWS o£ ’’““S’ Singapore, Perak. Is famous for its cures of rheumatism; one application V Selangor, and Sumatra. relieves the pain and its continued use for a short time, o/bromide'pape?’ var,ous 51z w. jones** 19 TVFS ACTFT STRFFT- insures a cure.1,258 words
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1300 1899-05-18 4 An interesting correspondence on this subject has taken place, and very varied views have been expressed on the subject. The Hon. J. M. Vermont, of Batu Kawan sugar estate, writing to the British Resident, Perak, under date the 12th October,1,300 words
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Advertisement389 1899-05-18 4 Excelsior Aerated Water Works Go., 1 Farquhar Street Cantonment Road. Manufacturers of High Class Mineral and Aerated Waters. Only the purest of ingredients used in their manufacture, and only one quality made. Price per Dozen. Soda InCodds InCodd’s Potash 14 oz Bottles 7 oz. Bottles. Seltzer 60 Cents. 40 Cents.389 words
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Advertisement688 1899-05-18 4 BuiixT UP ON matches ELLWOOD’S PATENT AIR-CHAMBER HELNEU ffSggi B 0 Wfito A HOUSEHOLD WORD IN INDi a fcKLsi W H Worn in the East b y a,i Awarded wNm the officers > The Go| d Medal. TmSSSiBBB- BBg The Civil Service and the Cognocenti. 1.H.E., London, 1884. EAAn ELL688 words
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Article85 1899-05-18 5 R0 M OCR own correspondents] SINGAPORE. (18th May) Expedition from Hongkong. Kowloon City Captured. The British troops, assisted by the Hongkong volunteers, have hoisted the union jack above Kowloon city, after taking the place. Ko Tenancy on Lease Intended. This indicates an intention of t he British government85 words
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Article24 1899-05-18 5 France is spending /4,000 annually in ending 200 marriageable girls to her colonies and supplying them with trousseaux and pocket-money.24 words
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Article32 1899-05-18 5 The Russian newspapers are pessimistic regarding the peace conference. The Daily ,Vr«'S says the result depends on the Tsar’s suspending ship building in response to Mr. Goschen’s memorable overtures.32 words
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Article45 1899-05-18 5 That great golf authority, Mr. Horace G Hutchinson —who wrote one of the very few cricketing novels, Peter Steele, the Cri.Mtr is bringing out shortly The Book of Golf and Golfers, which will probably prove a v.ide mectim to lovers of the game.45 words
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Article94 1899-05-18 5 According to a London contemporary, Lord Peel’s eldest son’s bride will receive from her father the most splendid allowance on record as given to a lady in England—/'30,000 a year. Lord Ashton, who is known to be immensely wealthy, has no son. and only two daughters to94 words
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Article131 1899-05-18 5 A field of nine horses is expected for Cup to be run for at Colomno next August, among them being Vanitas, whose anticipated arrival is apparently not viewed favourably, to judge from the follow ing paragraph in a Ceylon contemporary According to rumour, the great Vanitas and131 words
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Article137 1899-05-18 5 It is stated that the will of Mr. J. Archer, the Indian bookmaker, who died at Mussoorie the other day, has been proved for seven lakhs of rupees. Archer was an American Jew, who originally came out to India as advance agent for a theatricaj137 words
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Article193 1899-05-18 5 The manager of the Kankeecherra Tea Estate in Cachar relates some thrilling stories in connection with the exploits of a man-eater in the district, says the Rangoon Times. After having killed a dozen people the tiger disappeared, but returned the other day and seized a woodcutter.193 words
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Article527 1899-05-18 5 The English Water Tube Boiler Preferred. The German naval department, after testing various types of water-tube boilers, ve decided in favour of the Thornycroft (English) system. The Sirdar reaches Berber. Lord Kitchener has reached Berber, having accomplished the ride of 800 miles from Khartum via Kassala. He declares527 words
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Article133 1899-05-18 5 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Results of ties played yesterday Men's Singles. D. A. M. Brown beat Dr. Kerr, scratched. A. R. Adams beat G. Hall H. W. Firmstone beat C. A. Law E. L Talma beat A. Diirler G. D. Freer beat F. O. Hallifax The following ties133 words
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Article77 1899-05-18 5 Arrivals. To-day. s. s. Calypso from Singapore. s. s. Lady Weld from Teluk Anson. Yesterday. s. s. Teutonia from Klang. s. s. Perse from Port Weld. s. s. R. K. Atjch from Olehleh. s s. Sportsman from Kedah. Departures. To-day. s. s. Quorra for Langkat. s. s. Ho Kwei77 words
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Article47 1899-05-18 5 A rrivals. To-day. Per s. s. Calypso from Singapore Lieut Colonel Chippendal, Messrs. Skeels, Dragutin, and Heymans. Per s. s. Lady Weld from Teluk Anson Mr. John Turner. Yesterday. Per s. s. Teutonia from Klang Mr and Mrs. Spinks and child, and Mr and Mrs. Williams.47 words
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Article106 1899-05-18 5 Thursday, iBth Golf Club, Tennis Tournament, at 5-15 to 6-10 p.m. High-water at New Jetty, 6-15 a.m. and 6- p.m. Friday, 19TH Mail from Europe expected to arrive at 4 p.m. Golf Club, Tennis Tournament, at 5-15 to 6-10 p.m. High-water at New 7-05 a.m.106 words
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Article62 1899-05-18 5 Mails close to-Morrow. Fur Per str. Time. Klang Malacca ...Teutonia noon. Klang ...Mary Austin noon. Deli ...Langkat 1 p.m. Teluk Anson and Port Dickson ...Lady Weld 4p m. Saturday. 2oth. Klang Betsy 1 p.m. Batu Bahta Asahan R. Haleuyn 1 p.m. Langkat and Pangkalan Brandan ...Pontianak 2 p.m.62 words
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Article28 1899-05-18 5 From Steamers To Arrive. Colombo (mail from Europe} Nubia 19-5-99-Singapore Bancoora 19*5*99 Singapore (mail for Eurofe} Coromandel 20-5-99. Singapore Tambora 20-5-99 Singapore M. Bacquehem 20-5-29.28 words
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Advertisement511 1899-05-18 5 Sir Henry Thompson describes natural aperient waters as vastly superior to artificial solutions, however skilfully prepared; and Hunyadi Janos as “the most concentrated of thi.saline grovp.” Annual sale six million bottles. Signature, Andreas Saxlehner in label secure-genuineness. LIFE AND VIGOUR FOR THE HAIR. The only article which really possesses nutritious511 words
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Advertisement1073 1899-05-18 5 rp HE interest and responsibility of Moona GQBI I Fl Q Co« L. Kawana Kader Bawa, doing business I J under the style or chop of Soon Thye Co. and Soon Thye Chan, ceased from 28th February, .899. No 3a BEACH STREET, 116 SOON THYE CHAN. NOTICE. HAYANNAH PENANG. NOTICE1,073 words
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Article129 1899-05-18 6 I’j.nang, iBth May, 1899. Rails close as follows: London. Demand Bank i, ll Do. 4 months' sight Bank 2 Do. 3 Credits 2 ,o| Do. 3 Docuinentai y 2,0$ Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 149 Do. 3 days’sight Private 15 1 Bombay, Demand Bank *49 Do. 3 days’sight Private 15129 words
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Article167 1899-05-18 6 Penang, iBth May, 1899. Tin 6B -3O (Trang 25-5° Black Pepper West Coast... nosales. (Acheen 61b no-sales. White Pepper 39-5° Cloves (picked) 37Mace No. 1 100.—sellers. Mace Pickings 80— do. Nutmegs (No. 1 7-75 do* Sugar 2 4- 8 5 do. (Basket 4-4° do. Tapioca Flour 1.9.24167 words
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Article154 1899-05-18 6 Mav 19 Outward P. O. Mail Steamer Nubia from Colombo, for Singapore ami China, Gilfillan. Wood Co. 20 Homeward P. X <> Mail Steamer, ('<■; ;;iandel from Singapore, for Colombo and Loudon, Gilfiilan, Wood Co. 20 s. s. Dorothea Rickmers from Hamburg. for Singapore, China, and Japan, Behn154 words
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Article158 1899-05-18 6 (Straits limes, ***** May. 1599.) Raubs (14'10 pd.) ...#58.50 £1 fully paid #57.50 Punjoms 1 pd.) $5 50 Jelebus (85 pd.) s().si>sTes &b'yrs Pahang Corp. (£1 pd.) #*3-25 buyers. South Kaub Ltd.dioo pd.) #22o.— buyers. Redjang Lebong #97. sales Pataling Coffee Co. (ft 100 pd.)... 820. Pengerangs158 words
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Advertisement150 1899-05-18 6 NOTICE. In the Matter of Twe. New I’rye River Dock Company, Ltd., in Liquidation. "VpOTICE is hereby given that the Creditors IX of the abovenamed Company are required. on or before the 21st day of May, 1899, to send their names ami addresses, and the particulars of their debts or150 words
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Advertisement1433 1899-05-18 6 Agents for LEA PERRINS’ M WdHOESiERSHIRE SAUCE. Snsnranrgjlohttg. Tl| @pi Marine Insurance. nßa Sri W MANNHEIM INSURANCE COMPANY WI W wMs O Wws pIW Kr rpHE undersigned have been appointed WllS pi Is G' YS is gS;"* A SB ST 5 I Agents for the above Company and are k.1,433 words
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Advertisement614 1899-05-18 6 PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO. A. KAULFUSS, 27 Farquhar Street. By special appointment to 11. H. T Sultan of Kedah. PHOTOS of any kind and style, and after tn» latest inventions. Only artistic work. 8 Just received Materials specially prepared for us** So durability and artistic work guaranteed VIEWS of Penang, Native States,614 words
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