Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 21 December 1899
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section23 1899-12-21 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY, NEW SERIES.] ESTABLISHED 1833. I PRICE 20 CENTS. VOL. LVII. THURSDAY, 21st DECEMBER, 1899. No. 293.23 words
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Advertisement796 1899-12-21 1 pipping Peninsular Oriental Steam Navigation Company. ffIHE mail steamers may be /7/' J" expected to arrive out«A.Y.j a wards, and leave Penang homewards, on the following dates Outward*. Homeward». Dec. 28 Coromandel Dec. 30 Jan- 11 Parramatta Jan. 13 25 Massilia 27 c'Zmdd Feb. 8 VaLtta Feb.ro Pirram attn 22796 words
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Advertisement3021 1899-12-21 1 WORD HP FT TQPITP R HnVIl BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, Limited. Shipping JtbtittS. PASSENGER AGENTS IN ENGLAND. 1\ Uh.Di) L U 1 b UILI j1 1 LLJ L 1) KONINKLIJKE PAN ET V A ART MAAT3GHAPPI J. WILLI& Ca 1 2 KEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS. The Nippon Yusen Kaisha.3,021 words
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Advertisement733 1899-12-21 1 Fatihs. Nederlandsche Handel Maatschappij. (NETHERLAND TRADING SOCIETY. Established 1824. Paid-up Capital /35,783,000.00 Reserve Fust; 2,536,444.121 Head Office in Amsterdam. Head Agency in Netherlands India The Factorij of the Nederlandsche Handel Maatschappij, Batavia Agencies and Branches.Singapore, Mcdaa (Deli), Samarang, Sourabaya, Padang Cheribon, Tegal Pecaiongan, Pasoeroean Tjilatjap. Menadc Gorontalo, and Rangoon London733 words
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Article179 1899-12-21 2 Bombay. 2ist Decrmb'-r, 7 a.m. Fresh Forces Being Raised. Imperial Yeomanry. It is officially announced that the British government are raising, for service in South Africa, a force of Mounted Infantry, to be named Imperial Yeomanry, consisting of companies of 120 men each. Volunteer Mounted Infantry. The Volunteers179 words
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Article883 1899-12-21 2 At the present juncture of affairs in South Afiica two questions naturally present themselves to the minds of all Britishers. Are we in a tight place And, if so, is it too light for us to get out of it To the first question our883 words
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Article472 1899-12-21 2 A Chinaman was yesterday fined $25 by Mr. Bryant, for selling pork that was unfit as human food. Boey Sew Chan avas yesterday fined $lO, with costs, by Mr. Woodward, for causing musicexcuses for the expression to be played on the public thoroughfare. Captain Duff, on arriving472 words
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Article32 1899-12-21 2 It is notified 11 at trains running on the Larut, Kinta Valley, Krian, and Province Wellesley Lines will run on Monday (Christmas Day), the 25th instant, as on bundays.32 words
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Article52 1899-12-21 2 A Lodge of Sorrow in memory of the late Sir Charles H. B. Mitchell, g.c m g District Grand Master of the Eastern Archipelago, will be held in the Masonic Hall, Northam Road, Penang, on Fiiday, the 22nd instant, at 5 p.m. All Mascns are cordially invited52 words
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Article181 1899-12-21 2 A Practical Malay Grammar, in which is a series of admirable exercises in Composi lion and Reading, has been published by the American Mission Press, Singapore. 1 hew< rl< ha>-been compiled by the Rev W. G Shellabear, a fact that, in itself, should be sufficent guarantee to181 words
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Article192 1899-12-21 2 (To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette Sir, 1 am glad to see, from your paper issued yesterday, that you have drawn the attention of the police to the blocking of public thoroughfares by beggars at Ayer Etam But other parts of our town are just as badly,192 words
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Article133 1899-12-21 2 The following are the agenda for the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners to morrow 1 Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed. 2 Any special business the Deputy President may bring forward. 3 Statement of Revenue and Expenditure and Progress Report for November. 4 Some bills133 words
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Article90 1899-12-21 2 FURTHER SUBSCRIPTIONS. Amount previously acknowledged $13.749-23 H. B. Pike Esq 25. Rev. W. H. C. Dunkerley 25. Collected in Singh Sabha, Lalla Ram Singh 10. Bai Sunder Singh 5. Hajeera Singh 1 Dhan Singh 1. Anoop Singh 1. Hukam Singh I. Phan Singh 1. Sinta Singh90 words
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Article371 1899-12-21 2 (To the Editor of the Pina.ig Gazette”) Dear Sir, Will you be good enough to allow me space to make an appeal for assistance to the Roman Catholic parishioners of Pulau Tikus, on whom a very seiious loss has recently fallen. The design of the new Church,371 words
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Article96 1899-12-21 2 After the Germans, the French, instructed by the experience of the war in South Africa, are anxious lo have cables of their own. The council supeiior of the French settlements of Indo-China has just deci.'ed to lay arable fiom Saigon to Port Aithur, to96 words
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Article115 1899-12-21 2 Szechuan merchants in Shanghai were much exci ed the other day by one of their number having received home despatches repotting the rebellion in that province of a well-known Kolao Hui chief, named Wang Chiao yih. It was further stated that Wang had already occupied four districts115 words
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Article123 1899-12-21 2 A reward of $lOO, says the Perak Pioneer, is offered by the police for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the murderer or murderers of the Malay girl at Teluk Bakang near Blanjah. At present there is no clue whatever, and the police’s123 words
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Article161 1899-12-21 2 Thb N. C. Daily News of the 27th of November says:—The Dutch oil steamer Sultan van Langkat gtounded on the bar at 4 p m. on Fiiday and had to discharge a considerable quantity of kerosene. The British steamer Queen Christina stuck on the outer bar the161 words
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Article50 1899-12-21 2 [From our own Correspondent] SINGAPORE. (21st December) An Extraordinary Vote. Good for the Widows and Orphans. A vote of $50,000, in aid of the South Africa fund, has been passed by the Legislative Council. Yfoeroyalty of Kwang-Tung. A New Appointment. Li Hung-chang has been appointed Viceroy of Canton.50 words
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Article131 1899-12-21 2 Thb north-east monsoons have opened the ball by flooding the country and nearly wiping Bentong out of existence, wri.es a correspondent to the Malay Mail. All Towkay Lok Yew’s mines were flooded out last week the vegetable gardens and squatters’ houses, together wi.h all the pigs on131 words
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Article116 1899-12-21 2 A rather strange case has happened at the fortified city and military depot, Spandau, sixteen miles from Berlin. It appears that an anillery subaltern officer of the name of Eckmann, who was employed at the gun factory, has been arrested on suspicion of high trrason. About116 words
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Article150 1899-12-21 2 On lith Nov., says ihe Singapore Free Press, we published a communication from the Colonial Secietary, staling that a telegram hail been received from Western Australia, about tl.e supposed less of the brigantine Ethel. The vessel left Broome for Lagrange Bay, W. A., on 19th Oct. and150 words
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Article184 1899-12-21 2 Aunt Alteram Pai tern” writes in the Globe For a long time past it has been a subject constantly talked about at one of the principal Service clubs in London, and it lias now become almost common knowledge, that the Transport Department of the Admiralty has all184 words
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Article182 1899-12-21 2 The introduction of a Bill in Congress to authorize the laying ofa Uniied Sta es Government cable to Hawaii, the Philippines, China, and Japan, says the Hongkong Daily Press, affo ds promise that the longtalked of 1 slab ishment cf cable communiration across the Pacific will182 words
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Article146 1899-12-21 2 The following is the statement of the account of the commissioners of currency for the month ended it th December, 1899: Circulation. Currency notes in circulation on 1 ith December... $3,820,000. Average currency notes in circulation during month $3,684,677 42 Coin Portion of the Note Guarantee Fund. Amount146 words
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Advertisement1485 1899-12-21 2 Pritchard Co. KHYE H 0 JL DI,DRY Co pianos i Engineers, PM n IKI II 4 Chinese dispenser. Iron Brass Founders, K*! 11 111ffjg JJ A p r.i I Boilermakers, Bridgeßuilders, 1 IHIIWm graham Blacksmiths, Coppersmiths MfllltfUfXAl 1 and General Contractors. M|lV||J II WANTED. v T iirzx-vrzYTTnr< /CHINESE Clerk, experienced,1,485 words
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Article116 1899-12-21 3 Asanexamp'e of bis training in observation Colonel Baden-Powell tells of how P won a bet when riding with the staff t t!ie Berkshire manoeuvres. It was a ini ty day, and on a neighbouring hill J j four parties, which, one officer «eie se r j ue e116 words
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139 1899-12-21 3 The following are passengers by theN Y. g s s. Hitachi Mani, from London on the 16th November to Yokohama Mr. and Mrs. P. A. p av is, Mi ss Lewis, Miss Marie Jossey, jlr and Mrs. O’Donovan, Dr. Seizu Hivai, Mr. A Patterson, Mr.139 words
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Article313 1899-12-21 3 Defendant Appeals. The further bearing of the case against the laniil Christian woman, Marigritham al, r\l o stood charged with stealing a gold bangle from a child ot Mr. Virapah Pillay, clerk in the Penang audit office, and with assisting in disposing of the ornament, came on313 words
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Article739 1899-12-21 3 A description of a Malay lampan w ould perhaps be of some interest, writes the Bentong coirespondent to the Malay Mail. You cannot mistake a Malay miuii g camp when you see one, as it is entirely different from the Chinese mining kongsi sofami liar to residents739 words
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Article61 1899-12-21 3 1 he Calcutta S. Africa Relief Fund now amounts to 84,000 rupees. The list includes a number of donations from Naraingunge, amounting to rs 3,°00, and rs. 1,500 from the Nawab of Murshidabad and ts. 1,000 from the Maharaj Bahadur of Burdwan. Collections are now61 words
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Article79 1899-12-21 3 Ihe carving for the Indian tea house at the Paris Exhibition has now been despatched from Calcutta via Bombay. 1 he departure of the remainder of the consignments for the Indian Court is only delayed for want of the French customhouse labels which were to79 words
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Article91 1899-12-21 3 Melinite and lyddite, although not abso lutely identical, says the British Medical Journal, are so for all practiial purposes; and the former is largely used in continental armies. Ihe shells now being used by the Boers in their field guns are loaded with melinite. If accurately fired91 words
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Article87 1899-12-21 3 Lieutenant C. C Wood, Ist battalion Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, who has died of wounds received in the action near Belmont on the 10th of November, enteied the regiment from the Royal Military College, Kingston, Canada, in September 1896. He was in his twentyfourth year. Lieutenant87 words
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Article122 1899-12-21 3 The plant by which the town of Manila has been lighted now some live years is about to be doubled. One learns from the Manila 'I inies that the Electric Light Co. of Manila have enteted into a contract with Messrs. Bagnall and Hilles, the wellknown electrical engineers122 words
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111 1899-12-21 3 A melancholy accident occurred last night to a seaman named Callaghan, belonging to the crew of the steamer Bnliinba, formerly owned by the Austrian United Steam Navigation Company. Callaghan intended visiting the big Pagoda and was accordingly travelling in the tram. On the111 words
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131 1899-12-21 3 The Robbers Demand Blackmail of §300,000. It is reported from reliable sources, says tl.e Chung Ngoi San Po, that some notorious robbers have sent a letter to the Viceroy Tan Cbimg lm, demanding §300,000 as blackmail, the money to be paid within this year131 words
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255 1899-12-21 3 BY ONE OF THEMSELVES. Now, Faugh-a bailagh, Kruger. A debt wants wiping out, And we Rangers have got orders T hat will shortly take us South. Then we’ll pay our score with interest Oh, Paul, don’t be afraid, For we never like, in Connaught,255 words
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Article94 1899-12-21 3 Thursdav, 2ist St. Thomas. r St George’s Girls’ School Prize Distribution at Town Hall. 4-30 pin. High-water at New Jetty, 3-0 p in. ami 3- a.m. 1 "Mc’etE.g'of Board of Licensing Justices, 2 p IB- a Municipal Commissioners ordinary meeting, at 3 Masonic Hall, Lodge94 words
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Article120 1899-12-21 3 Penang, zist December, 1899. Rates close as follows London, Demand Bank i rt& Do. 4 months’sight Bank i/nH Do. 3 Credits Do. 3 Documentary 2oj Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs i|s Do. 3 days’ sight Private 147 Bombay, Demand Bank 145 Do. 3 days’ sight Private 147 Madras, Demand Bank120 words
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Article86 1899-12-21 3 Orders by Captain A. R. Adams, Acting Commandant. Parades for This Week. Ihursday, 6.30 a.m, *-1 A& B Coy. 5.0 p.m. B By Order, (Sgd.) G. M. Dundas-Mouat, Lt. 6- Adj., Penang Volunteers. Notice The first smoking concert of the season will be held in the Town Hall86 words
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Article192 1899-12-21 3 The s. s. C Apcar (Captain Olefent) arrived here from Calcutta yesterday, with Mr. Crawley, for Hongkong, and Messrs. Windsor and Vandyke, for Singapore. T he s. s. Hebe (Captain Inkster) anived here from Singapore this morning with Mr. and Mrs. Hansen and Mr Clarke, as saloon passengers.192 words
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Article67 1899-12-21 3 Mau s C> "si- To morrow. For Per str. Time. Klang Malacca.../, "rigiof 1 pm Tongkah ...Pers* 1 pm Tongkah ...Petrel 1 P-M Telu 1 Anson and I’ort Dickson ...Lady Weld 4 P M SaTURDAv, 23KD. Heli ...Avagyee noon Fdie, T. Srmawe, Segli olehleh Pegu t p m.67 words
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Article22 1899-12-21 3 1 ram Steamer To Arrive Hamburg Holsatia to-day. Singapore A. At-car 22-12-99 Liverpool Anchi es 22-12-99 Singapore Vindobona 23-12-9922 words
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Article94 1899-12-21 3 1 h s s. s. Mena from Port Weld s. s. ILbe from Singapore s. s. Lady H eld from Teluk Anson Y 1 si ui< day. s. s. Peru from Tongkah s. s. Petrel from 1 ongkah s. s. '1 haiping from t ort Weld s. s. Chan94 words
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Article300 1899-12-21 3 Dee. 21 s.s. Holsatia from Hamburg, for Singapore, China and Japan, Behn, Meyer Co. 22 s. 1. Anchises from Liverpool, for Sii gapore ami Java, W. Mansfield o. 22 s. s. Lhr >: Dragon from Batn Bahra, for A- dem and Batu Bahra, lluttcnbach Liebert Co. 23 s.300 words
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Advertisement2200 1899-12-21 3 McAlister 1 Co. Saklotl) Mistry, CANNO J ITE KINTA gvmkhan* club. j as Woodford’s 1 r 1 uAnlKlUbto, IoUS. programme of annual 19 Bea.c St jj o Smell! No Recoil MEETING, 1900. X MAS NEW y EAR 3B BEACH STREET. Tobe held at Batu Gajah on Thursdav wi/wfrri TIEC SHIPCHANDI2,200 words
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Article169 1899-12-21 4 Penang, 2ist December, 1899. Tin 6 j Trang out ot seasons Black Pepper West Coast... no sales. c (AcheeD 6lb no sales. White Pepper 4 l Cloves (picked) 37Mace No. 1 Mace Pickings Nutmegs 62 (No. I 7-75 Sugar I 2 4' 5 (Lasket 4-7° ao. Tapioca169 words
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Article229 1899-12-21 4 (Straits Times, iBth December, 1899.) Kaubs (>5/10 pd.) «62— sellers r fully paid... ...$62.75 Jelebus (#5 pd.) sl2. Paharg Coip. (£1 pd.) $l2. r.v. div. *Temelongs 817 sellers. Kecliau Gold (£lO paid) ...517 sales. *s.RaubLld.(tiuu|><l s23o—sales Redjang Lebong (fl. too) »270. Fraser* Neave, Ltd. (#5O p-1., 166,—sales.229 words
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Advertisement278 1899-12-21 4 CALDBECK, MACGREGOR Co. WINE SPIRIT MERCHANTS. SCOTCH WHISKIES. I doz. bottles Ihe Old Brigadle” 8 Very Old Highland Blend 5 9 Robert Macdonald, Estd. 1840. 10 yrs. in bond 810 Shlainte” 810 Monarch 0’ the Glen" 811 Extra Special Finest Liqueur Chop Rajah 14 We have a stock of other278 words
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Advertisement2488 1899-12-21 4 B— lIP I COLLIS BROWNE’S Chamoe.lain’s Pam Balm tfettAlittA* a wVJ-Is famous for its cures of rheumatism; one application OIIVII IIC Cz W I^oO 13Eu. relieves the pain and its continued use for a short time, i TS THE great spFcncF for insures a cure. Pain Balm is a general2,488 words
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Advertisement619 1899-12-21 4 JUST RECEIVED. A fresh snpplv of the famo ns ROISDORF Hatural Mineral TA BItE-W-ATER. Professor Ennemosser, Hon. From a medical point of view I have found the Roisdorf Mineral Water of very gieat use In cases in which a weak and slow process oi vegetation takes place, in mucous generations619 words
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