The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 11 January 1890
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section27 1890-01-11 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MORNINGS. Price 20 Cents. Plttl’F 20 CFXTS. VOL. 11. PENANG, SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 1890. Uo. 85.27 words
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Advertisement922 1890-01-11 1 INSURANCES. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. The Positive Government SeenThe Marine Insurance Co., NEUERLANDSCH INDISCHE STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. rity Life Assurance Company Limited. NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS- (mmtea.) THE undersigned are prepared to accept Intended Sailing and expected Arrival of Steamers. of Risks and issue Policies on behalf of the922 words
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Article1352 1890-01-11 2 There can be no doubt that the signs of the times, so far as regards the Straits Settlements and the neighbouring Malayan states are concerned, indicate a bright future all round, provided that all those interested in the prosperity of this Colony as well as of1,352 words
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Article292 1890-01-11 2 A Daniel lias at last come to judgment, in the person of Mr. Dim Leng Cheak, who lias taken upon himself, in a letter which appeals m the columns of our local contemporary published yesterday, the task of P sent administration thp statewriter calls into question292 words
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Article1797 1890-01-11 2 By a Lai>y Griffin. Does anybody known who invented or discovered or first introduced the chit as a part of the commercial system ot the East? I would give something to be informed upon whose memory to lay my maledictions, for of all the banes with which poor1,797 words
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Advertisement256 1890-01-11 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT r'l-BLISlE» KIM WE USES# AT AXD SATLMiII MOHMNtiS. K>+ TERMS !0F SUBSCRIPTION payable in advance. >* Hsi-U-vcur 150 Quartet Single i*oj>\* twenty cents. IF PAID IN ARKKAK S 6 for three months, after -which teim tlie paper will only be supplied W incut of the am-ar.” Postage,256 words
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Article747 1890-01-11 3 London China Express. The Railways Question in China lias been up, and looked very promising, but now, unfortunately, there appears u little doubt that it is shelved. Neither the Tuug-chow nor the Hankow Line will be constructed for the present. I is said that the latter wasLondon $ China Express. - 747 words
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Article554 1890-01-11 3 have their children back. —Pall Mull Gazette. The child is becoming more and more 1 the pivot of legislation. The adult is I beiug abandoned as hopeless. ith I the new and rising generation every-1 thing can be done with the grown-ups I nothing,”have their children back.—Pall Mull Gazette. - 554 words
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Article496 1890-01-11 3 The Hospital gives some examples of simples in use ill the oldeu time. Wo copy the following :—To allay hemorrhage, a toad, well dried iu tne sun, and tlieu put into a bag, was hung round the neck by a string sufficiently low to touch the region496 words
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Article175 1890-01-11 4 (From the Pinang Gazette.) Ijondon, bth January.— Lord Salisbury js making good progress towards recovery. Influenza has attacked the troops at Colchester, and is extending to the provincial towns: at Birmingham 50,000 are suffering. In .New ork thedisease luigely prevails. Floods have occurred in North A\ est Queensland:(From the Pinang Gazette.) - 175 words
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1298 1890-01-11 4 Tklkgrams by Mail. (From our Exchanges) St. Petersburgh, 2 6th December. —In view of tlie approaching departure of ~N. Bultzoff, the new Russian Minister for Teheran the Russian press is entreatj iitlie Government to restore their influence in Persia and to construct immediately a railway1,298 words
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Article1378 1890-01-11 4 llie P. O. mail steamer Ganges, homeward-bound, arrived here on Monday evening and left for Europe the same afternoon. The outward bound P. O. mail steamer Gwalior (Peninsular having left Colombo last Wednesday at noon, may be expected here to-morrow afternoon. We have no news by the1,378 words
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447 1890-01-11 5 A second concert was given by the Austro-Hungarian Hand at the Watertall Gardens on Wednesday night. The grounds were beautifully illuminated with Chinese lanterns, a circle of them being arranged round the Hand stand; the lower fern-house and several other parts of the447 words
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Article1130 1890-01-11 5 j Dear Mr. Editor, The late King of Portugal’s present residence proved a difficult matter for the Portuguese Ecclesiastics to settle, and it must be a pleasure to see that at the worst he will only be detained at the Rest House” to elsewhere for a. time The above1,130 words
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Article169 1890-01-11 5 The Queen’s Exequatur empowering Mr. Hans Eschke to act as Imperial German Consul at Singapore, received Her Majesty’s signature on the 2nd December, 1889. In accordance with the provisions of 'J*he Holiday’s Ordinance 1879/’ Tuesday, the 21st January, and Wednesday, the 22nd January, will be observed, t h169 words
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Article162 1890-01-11 5 Local Passengers. Arrivals. Bth Jan —Per s. s. Gympie, from Taipiug:—Mrs. W. ltodyk, Miss L. Rodyk, and Miss M. Rodyk. 9th Jan.—Per s. s. Gympie, from Taipiug —Mr. L. Christiansen, Mr. E. H. Gottlieb, and Mr. J. G. Koch. >loth Jan.—Per s. s. Nevasa, from Rangoon —Mr.162 words
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Article514 1890-01-11 5 (Straits Times.) January, ()fh. The Flower show will be held this year at the end of March. It is proposed to offer prizes fur the following exhibits in addition to those of last year: Uibicus, lxares, plants in pots oi tubs, Oapsicums, and a collection of spices. Schedules(Straits Times.) - 514 words
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Article1121 1890-01-11 5 A gentleman of Stirling is in possession of a curious relic of the rebellion of 1745. It is a lady’s fan, the frame of which is made of rosewood. The fan consists of what appears to be a print of a woodcut, hand-coloured, and representing two scenes. In the1,121 words
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Article127 1890-01-11 6 Penang. 9th January 1890. Hates close as follows London’, Demand Bank 3/l| dollar. Do. 4 months sight, Bank 3/24 Do. 6 Credits 3 3 Do. 6 Documentary 3/3} Calcutta, Demand, Bank lis. 221 Do. 30 days sight. Private 225“ Bombay, Demand, Bank 221 Do. 30 days sight,Private 2251 Madras.127 words
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649 1890-01-11 6 FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 28th January. FIRST RACE. The Maiden Plate. —Value $l5O 1 4 <> 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.—649 words
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Advertisement129 1890-01-11 6 NOTICE TO MARINERS DINDING CHANNEL. On and after the Ist January, 1890, a red fixed light will lie exhibited from a Stone Beacon on the Hospital Rocks, and a white fixed light on the District Officer’s jetty. E. BRADBERY, Harbour Master, 20 th Dec. 1889. Penang. P. BUBRAHMANYA CHETTY CO.129 words
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Advertisement65 1890-01-11 6 PENANG RACES. ROSS AND PRITCHARD, TAILORS GENTLEMEN’S OUTFITTERS. 1 Beach. Street. HAVE JUST RECEIVED AN ASSORTMENT OF J FANCY FRENCH CASHMERES in Suit lengths. i WHITE CASHMERE for Racing Breeches. fancy washing VESTINGS. in Racing patterns, ROSS PRITCHARD. ROSS AND PRITCHARD, Are now showing a large and varied assortment of65 words
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Advertisement669 1890-01-11 7 ROBINSON CO. ESPLANADE HOTEL. I Limited. fit rn It 71 1 D/Tirrj) \r I f j\ ril 11 l NOTICE is liercbv given that the 1th Any lj~L L JL llj -L -Ij L\ _LL \J L Tj Aj, uual Ordinary (jeneral Meeting of the Sharvholders of this Company, will669 words
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Advertisement892 1890-01-11 8 THE POSITIVE I EASTERN AND ORIENTAL HOTEL, I GOVERNMENT SECURITY PENANG. I Life Assurance Co. “Limited." THIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL, which lias just been entirely renoJIEAD omCE IN INDIA: vated, is situated on the Sea Beach and lias two entianees fiom haiqu 104, Clite Street, Calcutta. Street. It contains c892 words
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Advertisement252 1890-01-11 8 INDIAN RUBBER STAMPS. Of every description manufactured on the latest improved principles and with the most recently invented machinery. Charges Exceedingly Moderate. hCh Orders can be executed within 24 hours after receipt. A. XAULFTJSS Co. No. 9, Beach Street. M, THOMAS Co. Auctioneers Commission Agents and Appraisers. No. 1 Union252 words
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