The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 18 May 1889
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section27 1889-05-18 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MORNINGS. ■Price 20 Cents. Price 20 cents. ■VOL I. PENANG, SATURDAY, MAY 18, 1889. No. 1927 words
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Advertisement1094 1889-05-18 1 INSURANCES. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. The Positive Government Secuco., NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE STQOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. rity Life Company I Limited. NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS. c-p«y Bt attenti n rs i„ n ed are prepared to accept Intended Sailing and expected Arrival Of Steamers. of thoughtful and intelligent Assurants to the1,094 words
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Article1129 1889-05-18 2 We 1 lave been assured by more than one person whose intimate knowledge of the people amongst whom they live, and whose experience of human nature cannot be questioned or ignored, tliat the ends of justice are very frequently defeated in consequence of the absurd manner in1,129 words
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Article2723 1889-05-18 2 We are glad to notice that a serious and powerful movement has been started to bring the question ©f otilax iua ttuil tJ iw CU»6 uf living- in the Far East before the home authorities. Hongkong has taken the lead in the matter, and it is to2,723 words
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Advertisement225 1889-05-18 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MORNINGS. K* TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. LOCAL DELIVERY: Ter Annum 15. 00 Half-year 8. 00 Quarter 4. 50 Single copy twenty cents. ADVERTISING RATES. For one or more Advertisements During the Month: One insertion not exceeding 5 lines S 1. 00 Every additional225 words
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478 1889-05-18 3 Advices received in New York from Alaska report that Lord Lonsdale with a number of Esquimaux and Indian guides reached Kodiack Island, off the Alaskan coast, last February. They came from an isolated mission near the mouth of the Kuskewin River, which empties into Bristol Bay,478 words
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Article317 1889-05-18 3 A Government Gazette extraordinary has been issued at Bloemfontein containing the treaty and agreement concluded at the Potchefstroom Conference. The following are two articles with regard to the so-called Politik Verbond:”— 1. There shall be continual peace and amity between the Orange Free State317 words
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Article188 1889-05-18 3 A Washington telegram reports that Princo Bismarck has proposed, and Mr. Blaine has agreed, that neither Germany nor the United States shall reinforce its ships of war or troops at Samoa ponding the result of the Berlin Conference. The American delegates—Messrs. Kasson, Phelps, and Bates have—sailed from188 words
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624 1889-05-18 3 “P- E. W.” writes to the Englishman I had long wished to get a photograph of a live bison in his haunts in the jungle, or when out grazing about the sholah edge. I never got a chance, however, until the other day, when I624 words
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Article219 1889-05-18 4 London, 14th May, 1889. The Times states that the Samoan conference has agreed regarding land control of import of fire-arms, and intoxicating liquors; the commitee lias decided to favour a tripartite control ol municipal government at Apia. Mr. W. H. Smith, in the House oi Commons, has been219 words
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1046 1889-05-18 4 (From our exchanges.) Sir Lyon Hay fair has given notice in the House of Commons of a motion to the elfect that the House do not ratify the Sugar Bounties Convention until it is shown that the Convention will not have the elfect of restricting1,046 words
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Article1012 1889-05-18 4 The P. O. Mail steamer Rohilla, having left Colombo at 7 p. m. on Wednesday, may be expected hero on Monday morning. Mr. Oliveiro, one of the clerks employed in the Post Office here, has just been interdicted from duty by His Excellency the Governor. Mr. OUveiro,1,012 words
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Article475 1889-05-18 4 The Perak mail steamer Lady Hhil captain F. Thurston, lies in dock i.fl consequence of which the s. s. GympM captain L. C. Treweekc, leaves for Tot:I Weld, to-day at 11 p. m. First clasß passengers can furnish themselves wit..H through ticket to Taiping on payment B of475 words
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Article169 1889-05-18 5 Arrivals. May 15th. —Per s. s. Lady JVeld from Taiping Mr. J. W. Dando, and Mr. E. Karl. May 16th. —Per s. s. Khandalla, from Singapore Rev :W. Fowler, Mr. Yeang Peng, Mr. A. Gregory, Mr. Stephen Massang, and Mr. Yop Chin Sew. May 17th. —Per s. s.169 words
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Article377 1889-05-18 5 Thursday, 16th May. (Before Mr. J. W. Norton Kyshe.) Committed for house breaking.— Mat Esc, was charged at the instance of Husensah with breaking into his house at Western Load on the night of the 13th of March last, and with stealing therefrom clothing and jewelery to the377 words
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Article730 1889-05-18 5 M.Meilhac, the new French Academician, told an amusing story of LabicWs early experiences as a dramatist hi his inaugural discourse. He offered his first piece to the manager of a small a ud long-ago vanished house on the left bank of the Seine —the Theatre du Fantheon. The manager730 words
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Article318 1889-05-18 5 The Spectator discusses this subject in connection with the death of Mr. Bright, and comes to the conclusion that eloquence is the power of moving, influencing, and persuading a body of persons by spoken words. Est Jinitimus oratoH poeta; but, as our contemporary points out, the successful318 words
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Article2319 1889-05-18 5 The “rise” of the Rothschilds has again formed the topic of many conversations in consequence of the death of the Duchess of Cambridge, whose father, as related in another column, is reported to have founded the fortunes of the great Hebrew firm by employing the2,319 words
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Article133 1889-05-18 6 Penang, 17th May, 1889. CHARTERED ISAAK OE INDIA, AISTRALIA A CHINA. Bates close as follows: London, Demand Bank 3/Of dollar. Do. 4 months sight, Bank 3/1 1 Do. 6 Credits 3/1 f Do. 0 Documentary 3/2 Calcutta, Demand, Bank Us. 225 f Do. 30 days sight, Privato 228 Bombay,133 words
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Advertisement64 1889-05-18 6 Tea! Tea!! Tea!!! WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. H.NETHERSOLE SON. No. 1 Farquhar Street, SOLE AGENTS. PURE CHOICE CEYLON TEA. 25 Sold in 1 lb Packages. INDIARUBBER STAMPS. Of every description manufactured on the latest improved principles and with the most recently invented machinery. Charges Exceedingly Moderate. K>* Orders can be executed64 words
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Advertisement709 1889-05-18 6 Ig fecial gppointmtttt CO H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES, gj SIMPSOS (JO, pT; Coach Builders Harness Makers. L 1 hj MADRAS. EH ji g '"H ft 1 #VT SIMPSON CO., respectfully invite the jTT attention of their Constituents Penanc fig Singapore and the Straits Settlements, to II I709 words
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Advertisement1303 1889-05-18 7 E APOLLINARIS TjIQPT AXTATYIiI UnminT PENANG ICE WORKS. WATER JClOr JLijtl.ll iiJJUI XXU X XJIJt Beach Street, No. 27. THE NATURA-L SODA WATER, /T A rpTA P 4 Q<rn7iT> IKT TTnrrtTAT °P en on week days from 7 30 to 10 A M I ,M'nr KEN* OF TABLE WATERS \IjAIPj1,303 words
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Advertisement737 1889-05-18 8 THE POSITIVE ROBINSON CO. GOVERNMENT SECURITY Life Assurance Co. “Limited.” ARE NOW XJNPACKLN HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA M CWU GOODS 104, Clive Street, Calcutta. Capital and other Funds 415,090 EX. S. S. GlCUgylC. .on the 31st December 1887. LADIES’ DEPARTMENTGuarantee Fund. A new shipment of D re9S Goods, which are737 words
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Advertisement287 1889-05-18 8 THE AN CHEE&co SHIP-CHANDLERS, COMMISSION AGENTS AND GENERAL STORE-KEEPER No. £l, Beach Street BEG TO STATE THAT PROMPT AND STRICT ATTENTION WILL BE GIVEN TO Alt ORDERS THEY MAY BE FAVORED WITH. F R E SH 0 N S, &c., &c., A' C CAN BE SUPPLIED ON VERY MODERATE TERMS.287 words
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