The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 27 November 1889
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section29 1889-11-27 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBL SHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MORNINGS. Price 20 Cents. Prite 20 CENTS. VOL I. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1889. <c No. 73,29 words
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Advertisement988 1889-11-27 1 INSURANCES. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. The Positive Government Secu. The Marine Insurance Co., NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. rity Life Assurance Company Limited. NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS- I (Xd^ ted) THE undersigned are prepared to accept Intended Sailing and expected Arrival of Steamers of thoughSui a A^umuts^o^he Risks and988 words
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Article1492 1889-11-27 2 IV. Thk discussions that took place in the Legislative Council sit the meeting held on the 14 instant, evidently point to a new phase in our legislation. It is wonderful how a small matter may, on special occasions, be made the subject for a protracted discussion1,492 words
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794 1889-11-27 2 Opinion of the Singapore P*^, AVe have now before ns, says fj, Singapore Free Press in its leader gft 20th instant, a full report of the proceed ings in the Penang Municipality at the meeting of Friday the 15th instant,794 words
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Advertisement270 1889-11-27 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT. pinisHKi» mm wmimt am» sattruat mxim KH TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION payable in advance. P«*r Annum $> L 5. 00 11 silf-ye.it* 8. 00 Qtcirtoi L oO Single copy twenty cents. Ip PAID IN A BREAK 6 for three months, after which term tlie paper will only l>e270 words
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456 1889-11-27 3 MR. HENNIKER HEATON’ S IDEAS ON OUR POSTAL SERVICE. Mr. Henniker Heaton, M.P., who passed through here the other day in the I*. and O. mail steamer Thames is now on his way to China and Japan, whence lie is expected to return to .Singapore on his way to India456 words
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Article193 1889-11-27 3 Sir Charles Dilk e recently lecture»! on '‘Our Colonies,” at St. George’s Hall, Bradford, to an audience of about five thousand. Referring to the condition of India, he expressed the opinion that more attention should be turned to it in Rutland. We should endeavour gradually to satisfy the193 words
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227 1889-11-27 3 That a. C 'onset vative peer should write an article iu favour of Home Buie for Scoltand—which is the object of Lord Bute’s contribution to the Scottish Re vie tv —has given rise* to a considerable amount of comment. The Marquis227 words
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Article226 1889-11-27 3 According to a Standard telegram, dated Shanghai, Oct. 11, the execution of the great railway project for connecting Pekin with some of the chief provincial cites lias had to be postponed, owing to financial difficulties. While the native Chinese capitalists are unwilling to give better security than they226 words
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Article460 1889-11-27 3 It would appear as if air was about to take the place of gunpowder lo a couside rahie extent ill the discharge of projectiles- The latest accounts from the United States mention the successful trial of the Zaliuski air of the United States cruiser Vesuvius. This formidable cruiser460 words
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254 1889-11-27 3 The German journal Export remarks respecting the manufacture of paper in China that it is surprising to see how backward the Chinese are in this branch of industry. Although they probably knew the article Jong before the Western nations did, their efforts have remained254 words
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Article171 1889-11-27 3 An other portion of the Cloaca Maxima has lately been discovered and opened out, thanks chiefly to the patient and intelligent work of the engineer, JSignor Narducci. The newly-discovered part is of even grander dimensions than that already known, extending from the Tiber to the Forum;171 words
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Article692 1889-11-27 3 —Straita Time*. In view of the great Ball on St. Andrew’s day, during short intervals m the discussion of what they will wear, and tlie practising of the steps of that gymnastic mystery, the Scotch Reel, there ha ve been heard from the lipsof Singapore ladies—Straita Time*. - 692 words
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Article134 1889-11-27 4 (From the Pinang Gazette.) London, 21a* November. —The German Reichstag committee has approved of the organization of two new army corps. Lord Harris has been appointed Governor of Bombay. The lion. Edward Stanhope intends next session to propose additional outlay for military barracks. London, 24 th November. —Mr.(From the Pinang Gazette.) - 134 words
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Article233 1889-11-27 4 (From our Exchanges.) Havas telegrams to the 12tli instant in Saigon papers just come to hand state that a deputation from various parts of France has paid a visit to General Boulanger at Jersey. Hehassincethen brought outainanifesto announcingthathis party, now styled the national Republican party, intends to233 words
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Article1865 1889-11-27 4 The homeward hound P. and O. mail steamer Coromandel left Singapore yesterday afternoon, and is expected to arrive here to-morrow morning. The outward hound P. O.mail steamer Ganges having left Colombo yesterday afternoon, may he expected here early next Sunday morning. We hear that a meeting of1,865 words
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Article234 1889-11-27 4 The following’ passages have been engaged for the Straits: Per P. and (h steamer Bengal, h’om London, Oct. 31 from Naples, Nov. lb For Singapore.— From London Kev. J. B. Cook, Mrs. Cook and child, Miss Leckie, Miss H. Leckie, Mr. Wolfewtaii, Mr. Oddie, and Mr. R.234 words
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Article199 1889-11-27 4 Arrivals, 23rd Nov.—l’er s. s. Teutonia, ft»' Klang Mr. A. MacGregor, Mr. •'o—vibe, and Mr. Soo CheaDg. 25th Nov.—Per s. s. Meannh-hy, Madras Mr. Boswell.— F;om i tam —Mr. J. Budd. Per s. s. Gympie, from Taipmg i-> r Cholmby. Departures. 22nd Nov.—Per s. s. Gympie for Taiping199 words
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Article352 1889-11-27 5 The growth of athleticism amongst American girls is thus remarked upon by Mr. Blakeley Hall, the American journalist: —The streets of New York are peopled by a magnificent army of stalwart, brown-skinned, and athleticlooking girls. They have come back from a summer outing with the brightest eyes and352 words
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Article1318 1889-11-27 5 —Straits Times. Fourth Article. Chinese Kock Mining. The Chinese also turn gold-bearing lodes to practical account by following them up through deep sinkings when opportunity offers. Their insufficient knowledge prevents them from tracing out a lode to great distances, aud the shafts and sinkings very often fail—Straits Times. - 1,318 words
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Article1080 1889-11-27 5 The Paris Exhibition lias paid handsomely all round. Mr. Eiffel has made his fortune, and intends to retire from business. He and his son-in-law purpose making a voyage round the world, visiting every work of remarkable engineering skill, all of which are to be described and illustrated for a1,080 words
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Article135 1889-11-27 6 Penang, 25th November, 1889. liates close as f o'lows London, Demand Bank 3/2$ dollar. Do. 4 months sight, Bank 3 3jj Do. 5 Credits 3 41, Do. 5 Documentary 34f Calcutta, Demand, Bank I is. 228 Do. 30 days sight. Private,, 232 Bombay. Demand, Bank 228 Do. 30 days135 words
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647 1889-11-27 6 FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 28th January. FIRST RACE. The Maiden Plate. —Value §l50 —Fo all Horses that have never won a race on any course (Jump Races and Roadsters excepted). Entrance 10. Distance 1 mile. Weight per scale. SECOND RACE. The Penang Vase. —Value §lOO.647 words
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Advertisement222 1889-11-27 6 H. J. MARTYN HAS JUST RECEIVED CHRISTMAS CARDS AND other NOVELTIES for the Season. P. SUBRAHMANYA CHETTI CO. I'dhlikt, Skin (irnrral )lf rrliauts k Agents. 55 Armenian Street, MADRAS. Orders for all kinds of Indian produce and other goods executed at specially advantageous rates. HI OKS A: SK JNS suited222 words
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Advertisement638 1889-11-27 6 Government Notification. Tenders will he received up to noon on Saturday, the JOtli November, 1889, at the Resident Councillor’s Office, Penang, from persons desirous of contraeting for supplies for the Government at Penang, for one. two or three years, for the contracts marked and for a"period of one year for638 words
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Advertisement122 1889-11-27 6 ROSS AND PRITCHARD TAILORS GENTLEMEN’S I OUTFITTERS. 1 Beach Street. HAVE JUST RECEIVED Per s. s. Coromandel and Benledi WHITE DRESS SHIRTS, WITH AND WITHOUT COLLARS. WHITE SHIRTS FOR OFFICE USE, WITH AND WITHOUT COLLARS. FOUR-FOULD LINER COLLARS The Polo,” “St. James,” ‘'Oxonian”, and Promenade.” SEAMLESS SHOOTING HOSE IN BLUE122 words
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Advertisement747 1889-11-27 7 ROBINSON CO. ESPLANADE HOTEL. Limited. JUST RECEIVED {LATE EASTERN HOTEL) holders of this Company, will be held at the r„TTTr« TTAnniT nr ttt/-«tt rr. r < Company’s ffire, No. 3 4 Beach Street, Penan g, r t 1 lIIS lIOIEL, A\ HIGH lIAS BEEN TIIOROLGHLYj on the drd of January747 words
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Advertisement818 1889-11-27 8 tub positive eastern and oriental hotel, GOVEKXMENT SECUKITY I’ENANG. Life As*" ranee Co. '-Limited." THIS FIRST CLASS &6thL, wliicli has just been entirely renoHKAI) OFFICE IN INDIA: vated, is situated on the Sea Beach and has two entrances from Farquliar lot, elite street, Calcutta. Street. It contains r non 42818 words
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Advertisement223 1889-11-27 8 INDIAN RUBBER STAMpf^ Of every description nmi„r w) outlie latest improved principle.,"! I with the most recently invented ehinery. B,a Charges Exceedingly Mot>*p ATF Orders can be executed withii 'j hours after receipt. A. KAULrUSS Co. No. 9, Beach Street. M. THOMAsTciT' Auctioneers Commission Agents and Appraisers. No. 1 Un223 words
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