Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 23 October 1899
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section22 1899-10-23 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. NEW SERIES.] ESTABLISHED 1833. [ERICE 20 CENTS. VOL. LVII. MONDAY, 23rd OCTOBER, 1899. No. 243.22 words
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Advertisement822 1899-10-23 1 Peninsular Oriental Steam Navigation Company. frilHE mail steamers may be X expected to arrive outM wards, and leave Penang homewards, on the following y dates: outwards. Homewards. C’ Y J e Nov. 2 Coromandel Oct. 21 Cormii.m.lel >6 Parramatta Nov. 4 Parramatta 3° Chusan 18 Chusan Dec. 14 Bengal Dec.822 words
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Advertisement1945 1899-10-23 1 MiWTAIWITTQPITI?I? I T (IVII BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, Limited. Shipping craghotel. enang h INUKDDLUIdUIIEIt LLUI U KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. w I adult. Saturday evening until Monday morn-1 2 SL NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS. The Nippon Yusen Kaisha. re;vv:i ab e: TlieDia JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. mond Jubilee, Victoria,1,945 words
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Advertisement743 1899-10-23 1 Hanks. Nederlandsche Handel Maatschappij. (NETHERLAND TRADING SOCIETY Established 1824. Paid-up Capital /35,783,000.00 I Reserve Fune: 2,536,444.12! Head Office in Amsterdam. Head Agency in Netherlands India The Factory of the Nederlandsche Handel Maatschappij, Batavia I Agencies and Branches.Singapore, Meda 1 (Deli), Samarang, Sourabaya, Padang Cheribon, Tegal, Pecalongan, Pasoeroeaa Tjilatjap. Menado Gorontalo,743 words
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Article406 1899-10-23 2 London. .*2m> October. BRITISH CASUALTIES AT GLENCOE. AMONG IHE OFFICERS. Ten officers were killed, and twenty-two were wounded at the fight at Glencoe; Brigadier-General Symons being mortally wounded. IN THE RANKS. Thirty-one men were killed, a nd one-hu nd red-a nd-fifty-one men were wounded. Signal Defeat OF THE406 words
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Article29 1899-10-23 2 DESTINATION KEPT SECRET. H. M. SS. Hyacinth, Highflyer, Juno, and Charybdis are commissioning at Devonport for special service. The destination of the Squadron is not stated.29 words
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Article19 1899-10-23 2 NEW ZEALAND CONTINGENT. 1 he contingent of troops supplied by New Zealand has sailed for South Africa.19 words
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Article63 1899-10-23 2 The editor of Reuter's Telegrams desires us to inform the subscribers to the special editions of the telegrams, received in during the present war, that arrangements have been made with the staff of the Pinang Gazette for publication, on Sundays, of any important news, that may come to63 words
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Article359 1899-10-23 2 The consummate impudence, displayed by the Boers in attacking the British empirea step that France and Russia have lately, each in turn, shrunk from takingmust be the result of some serious misunderstanding or misconception of proportion. We have cast about for the origin of the dementia,359 words
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765 1899-10-23 2 I r becomes necessary to take a brief review of the policy we have advocated in reference to the dispute with the Transvaal, so that our readers may perceive and. we hope, acknowledge that the views expressed by us have been765 words
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Article1311 1899-10-23 2 The steamship Japan is coming from London with Z 37,600 in bar silver for Shanghai The Sci.tan of Selangor, whois anxious to see the Queen, proposes to visit England shortly. Loud Cromer has withdrawn bis candidature for the lord rectorship of Glasgow University. Mr. Noel Trotter, postmaster-gen-eral,1,311 words
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42 1899-10-23 2 Mr. J. O Anthonisz, official assignee, Straits Settlements, is appointed to act as colonial treasurer, collector of stamp duties, and a< countar.t-general, supreme court, Straits Settlements, for the period from the 23rd lo.the 31st October, 1599, both days inclusive42 words
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Article59 1899-10-23 2 Malay Sailors Suspected The two sailors of the ss. Batavier, who were arrested on suspicion of stealing some property, valued at $2338, fiom a passenger on the voyage from Tongkali to Penang, as repotted in the Pinang Gazette of the 17th instant, were soon afterwards released. They59 words
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Article68 1899-10-23 2 MA N CHESTER GOODS. Messrs Sommer and Co, Manchester, report :The buying for China has been slopped owing to the higher prices asked by makers, as auction buyeis have not yet made up their minds to follow the lull advance Ihe news from the Straits continues very depressing. Sellers do68 words
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Article71 1899-10-23 2 Intelligence from Cabul has been received at Simla to the effect that the Amir has ordered the Governor of Jelalabad to obtain more Muhammadan missionaries 1 r service in Karistan, the heathen condition of which country he g»eatly deplores. Liur recruits for lhe woik of conversion71 words
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Article79 1899-10-23 2 Lieutenant Peary's steamer 11';.i./t.<iM arrived at Brigus on the loth of September after spending fifteen months in the Arctic regions. The Windward reached a point fifty miles further north than did Dr. Nansen’s ice master. Sverdrup, in the Fiam The Windward sailed from Etah on the79 words
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Article83 1899-10-23 2 Mr Sttinger has given notice that at the next meeting of the Legislative Council on the 3rd of November, he will ask the following suoplemetitary questions: 1. Whether it will be expedient to continue the subsidy of $15,000 per animm now payable for a fortnightly mail83 words
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Article95 1899-10-23 2 Muniandi was on Saturday prosecuted before Mr. Hail by Mr. Nickelsen, municipal building inspector, for cii-obeying a municipal notice The defendant was fined 85, with costs. Mr. J. Magness, municipal water inspector, on Saturday prosecuted Mastan before Mr. Hall, for neglecting to g>' -e notice of damage to95 words
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Article132 1899-10-23 2 (J rcin Dutch Sources) The Hague, 16th OctoberThe Boers have attacked Kimberley, ie Cecil Rhodes now is. They hold the rat way near the Monder River. says that fighting took place south ot 1 berley on Sunday. Kimberley >s n wholly invested by them The132 words
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Advertisement1889 1899-10-23 2 C THE LATEST NOVELTY nm nORDDAM thl AOtatisrmritts. Pnte hard t Co IN uHLUbiudiiuiil wanted. 1 lllvlicilu vVi HB A BTJ flptinVff Q absolutely Prevents Cures Chinese book-keeper I*UI AU« Al er* CiriZMCCC Godown," c/o Pmnng Gazette, O t Aa“O I r\ IN LOO Stating knowledge journalizing double bookr_ fionoral1,889 words
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Obituary16 1899-10-23 2 DEATH. GeorgeAt the Eastern and Oriental Hotel, this afternoon, S. C. George, of Rangoon. Aged 38.16 words
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Article67 1899-10-23 3 London will shortly have an opportuniof testing the efficiency of the motor nibus as a means of locomotion. Two of IJl' es have been licensed by the hack ey an 1 ige inspector, and will shortly 1, ,w.en the Elephant and Castle lie y They are the67 words
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Article88 1899-10-23 3 From their shipbuilding yard at Wall-eed-on-Tvne, Messrs. C. S. Swan and Hunter have launched the new Cunard liner Iveruia, w*hich is the largest steamer of the kind ever built upon the north-east coast. She is 600 ft. long, 64 ft. 6 in. vide and 49ft. 688 words
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Article80 1899-10-23 3 On Saturday, the 9th of September tlieAVrfw Zeiluiig called the attention of all philatelist collectors” to the fact that "every letter or post card which was posted between eight and nine o’clock on that nirht would bear an altogether unique postmark, namely, 9- ix -> 9. 99-”80 words
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Article91 1899-10-23 3 From the Gaulois :Two Belgian homing pigeons occupied one dovecote for seme lime One was sold a year ago to a Russian fancier, who took it to Russia. The pigeon suffered so much from nostalgia that he decided to escape. Escape he did, and found his way91 words
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Article153 1899-10-23 3 The Hangchow bore during the week ended the 24th cf September attracted a number of foreign visitors from Shanghai Perhaps it was seen at its best on the Friday when it was estimated at fifteen feet high, and the day being a native holiday it was alse153 words
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Article186 1899-10-23 3 The exportation of arms, ammunition, &C., from the Colony into Brunei is prohi bited for six months from the sth of October. Mr. W. Craig is appointed mail assistant at Singapore. The Hon. F. G. Penney is granted six weeks’ vacation, and seven months’ leave of absence, from186 words
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Article400 1899-10-23 3 The Natal Volunteers consist of 81 officers, and 1,470 non-commissioned officers and men, with 957 horses, eight field guns, and six maxim machine guns. The Natal Carabineers are 400 strong, with two maxim machine guns. All the Dutch members of the L'mvoti Mounted Rifles resigned before the400 words
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52 1899-10-23 3 In a few months, as soon as the wires can be laid, there will be telephonic communication between Paris and Berlin. The negotiations between the French and German governments have been brought to a satisfactory conclusion, and the convention between the two countries has52 words
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Article86 1899-10-23 3 It is said that some of the large millinery establishments in America pay one shilling apiece for the heads of crows, and use them in the decoration of ladies’ hats It was found impossible to secure good specimens by shooting the birds, and consequently a new86 words
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Article173 1899-10-23 3 The sword worn by Nelson, which the late Sir William Fraser bequeathed to the United Service Club, is now in position underneath the portrait of the great naval commander, and it forms a valuable addition to the Nelson relics which are so much cherished in the service. The173 words
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722 1899-10-23 3 Sir Cecil Smith in the Chair. The Times, in the course of a leading article dealing with Sir Claude MacDonald’s speech delivered at the dinner at which he was entertained by the China Association, says There have been good grounds, during the past three722 words
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Article106 1899-10-23 3 Monday, 23RD Auction sale of furniture. &c., at The Homestead,” Northatn Road, at 11-30 a.m. New Prye River Dock Co. Ltd Meeting, at 9 Weld Quay, at 3 p.m. Town Band, Esplanade, at 5-30 p in. High-water at New Jetty, 3-0 a 111. and 3.25106 words
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Article121 1899-10-23 3 Penang, 23RD October, 1899. Rates close as follows London, Demand Bank 1/1 ijV Do. 4 months’ sight Bank i/ii/j Do. 3 Credits i/rii’s Do. 3 Documentary... 1,11« Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs 1424 Do. 3 days’ sight Private 143$ Bombay, Demand Bank 142} Do. 3 days' sight Private '43} Madras,121 words
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Article356 1899-10-23 3 The s. s. Singora (Captain Bell) arrived here from Tuticorin yesterday, with a full cargo of salt, for this port. Iris reported that the s. s. Benlomond left Suez on the 14th instant, and may be expected to arrive here on the Ist proximo. The ss. Teutonia (Captain356 words
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Article71 1899-10-23 3 Parades This Next Week. Orders by Captain A. R. Adams, Acting Commandant. Oct. 23rd 5 p.m. Squad Drill for No 1 Section. 24th Squad Drill for No. 2 25th Squad Drill for No. 3 26th Squad Drill for No. 4 Notice Board. The attention of members is directed71 words
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Article46 1899-10-23 3 Mails Ci ose To-morrow. F,„ I'er str. J iine. Klang Malacca...Tsnfinim 1 P.M. Deli ...Avagyee I p.m. Singapore Rosa 3 p m. Teluk Anson and Port Dickson ...Lady Il'vM 4 p.m. Wednesday, 25m. Rangoon .../'itzpatrick 5 p.m. Thursday, 26th. Deli ...Ho Kwci 1 p.m.46 words
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Article24 1899-10-23 3 From Steamer To Arrive. Edie G. G. v. Lansherge 24-1099 Suez Japan 24-10-99 Singapore .Maha Vajirunhis 26-10-99 Kum Sang Calcutta 26-10-9924 words
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Article73 1899-10-23 3 Arrivals. To-day. s. s. Maria Valerie from Singapore s. s. Rosa from Singapore s. s. Langhat from Deli Yesterday. s. e. Lady Weld from Teluk Anson s. s. Teutonia from Malacca s. s. Singora from Tuticorin s. s. I' itzpatrick from Rangoon Saturday. s. s. Jin Ho from Langkat73 words
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Article203 1899-10-23 3 Oct. 24 Extra P. O. s. s. Japan from Louden, for Singapore, China and Japan, Gilfillan Wood Co. 25 Camorta from Manila via Singaore, for Rangoon and Calcutta, Hnttenbach Liebert Co. z 6 G. G. v. Lansherge from Edie, for Olehleh via East coast ports and Pulo Weh,203 words
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Advertisement2777 1899-10-23 3 ZZ McAligto Co. RaVlnth TJL. Gosling Co. 1 v OdAIVIU CARTRIDGES. 1899. w 19 Beach Street. Perak Government Notice. AND WHOLE SALE AND RETAIL SfIIPCHANDLERY. N.s m k .,N.s m .ii N. BM .ni Wine> cigar p rovision <’>■■ every descript.on. MiatnV Merchants. SUSfi Coir. E.™„. Itopr. *****1'1 J THE2,777 words
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Article171 1899-10-23 4 l( N*tm, 2JRI) OCTOBER. ,899 »86.80 1111 ilinug out of seasons BL.U. IVI l- West n<> sales f' ll, '<» sales. While I'vpper jd Cloves (picke.l) Mace No. > Ma< crkKn.es 80 > o X do I N 4.65 .Io Su«»> I 7,’ do ll.abkt» «-•11 I.<171 words
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Article262 1899-10-23 4 (Straits 7imes, 2tsT October, 1899.) Raubs (15/10 pd.) S6O. 50 sellers. fully paid »65.5° Jelebns (»5 pd.) »>4 5° buyers. Pahang Corp. (£1 pd.) »14.50 su/rs. *Temelongs Siysufrsc-s/rs. -Kechau Gold (£lO paid) Dl6—s<d,s. S.KaiibLld.df icop'l ,»225 rm» new issue s<i/rs Redjang Lebong iff. 100) »215,-- sellers. Fn.sei(Straits 7imes, 2tsT October, 1899.) - 262 words
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Advertisement495 1899-10-23 4 BROWN. CATHIRAVALO Go., 56 Beach Street, Penang MERCHANTS. COMMISSION AGENTS CONTRACTORS. "ITT IT H a view to meet the largely in- V creased requirements of the planting, contracting, and other cc nmunities of the Native States and o facilitate the purchase and transport of all kinds of goods, from Penang495 words
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Advertisement2394 1899-10-23 4 If I 11 F3R DI!. I OI.LIS BROWNE'S llj||M|4 the annual sale exceeds million bo™ B Hgß C A ;osch]tl n D vs— OLEO The BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL" says of It has -.t.hit.hort itMdf in favour with leading physicians and therapeutists of every country, II I W VIBIIWI GENERAL BOARD2,394 words
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Advertisement548 1899-10-23 4 For HervouP^ i CHAPOTEjUTc Phosphog|yc erale lime cf tne neroous system I cr hmmwori.,,,. r4c M n.d men, i e ~-h.r s of oerroh, ff/ n,rin aDd nvtll ll J/7 ,l IS rea,lil y asS m.lated and j promote» 'lige.'tion. PHOSPHOGLYCERATE~Sy7jP (CHAPOTEAUT) 1 PHOSPHOGLYCERATE wire (CHAPOTEAUT) PHOSPHOGLYCERATE CAPSULE (CHAPOTEAUT, 0,548 words
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