The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 15 February 1890
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section26 1890-02-15 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Price 20 Cents. Pkice 20 CENTS. VOIi. 11. PENANG, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1890. No. 95.26 words
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Article1767 1890-02-15 2 Our readers will remember that we published, about three weeks ago, a few passages from a book (J l honsand Miles on an Elephant, by llolt S. Hallett.) wherein the present state of the kingdom of Siam was described in anything but a pleasant and agreeable1,767 words
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778 1890-02-15 2 A FULL APOLOGY AND 20,000 DAMAGES. We expected that the few words of advice we took the trouble to offer to the Editor of the Bangkok Times (vve feel ashamed to own him as a contemporary) oil a recent occasion would have acted as a sufficient warning l and that778 words
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Advertisement264 1890-02-15 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT l'lliLmmi EVIRif WEDJIIISDiV AM) SATLIIiIAV MOP,AIMS. K>h TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Per Annum S OO Half-year 8. 00 Quartet 4. oO Single copy twenty cents. IF PAID IN AKIIEAR G for three months, after which term the paper will only be supplied oil payment of264 words
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Article610 1890-02-15 3 Tho following extracts from a letter addressed by the Superintendent of Government Plantations, Perak, to an European firm in Penang, reach us through the Straits Times of Singapore, the Penang firm to which the letter was adressed, no doubt, considering it infra dignitatem to communicate the610 words
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Article439 1890-02-15 3 In an article on the late report of the Governor of Hong Kong The Times remarks The picture ho draws glows, ana im& a right to glow. Sir G. W. Des Vceux doubts whether the evidences of moral and material achievements make anywhere a more forcible439 words
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Article308 1890-02-15 3 The Spectator remarks —lt would be foolish, of course, to predict that peace would endure throughout the present year. The armies are there, armed to the teeth, and made exquisitely uncomfortable by their condition of preparation the solid causes for quarrel have none of them been308 words
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235 1890-02-15 3 Unless The Times has been entirely misinformed or is egregiously at fault, says the London fy China Express, the Government has a great coup in contemplation. This is nothing less than the establishment of Free Education throughout England and Wales. The article in which235 words
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Article295 1890-02-15 3 Whether a reception is to beheld or a state dinner given, the reception rooms of the White House must be decorated; and it is for this especial purpose that two green-houses, each 100 ft. long, situated near the Washington Monument, are maintained, well filled with295 words
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190 1890-02-15 3 Wo have reason to believe (says the Record) that a discovery of equal importance to New Testament scholars with that which gave Codex Aleph to the world has just been made. The rumour current in well-informed quarters credits the new find to Bryennios, the190 words
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Article386 1890-02-15 3 An amusing story (says tho London corrrespondent of the Birmingham Post) is being told in society of the adventures of a diamond bracelet, intended as a testimonial for the wife of one of our colonial governors. On the official announcement that this gentleman was to386 words
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Article280 1890-02-15 4 (From the Pinang Gazette.) London, 1 Ith February, 1890. —The Duke of Orleans appeared before the tribunal of the Seine. There was an adjournment of the case until Wednesday. A critical situation has arisen in Sofia. An official enquiry confirms the existence of a plot against Prince Ferdinand,(From the Pinang Gazette.) - 280 words
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1446 1890-02-15 4 Telegrams by Mail. (Fntm our Exchanges.) Berlin, 30 th January. —Five hundred glassworkers on strike have attacked several factories in Cablenz, Bohemia, and smashed the machinery. In quelling the disturbance, tho police killed two men and injured several. London, 6lst January —The Queen is expected1,446 words
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Article31 1890-02-15 4 MARRIAGE. On the 27th January, at the Roman Catholic Church of the Assumption, the Rev. Father Rivet officiating, Mr. Augustus Kaulfuss to Miss Elizabeth Hohwiesnek. German papers please copy.31 words
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Article681 1890-02-15 4 The China Mail says it is now definitely understood that H. E. Sir G. William JJes Vceux goes home on leave by tho Messageries steamer Calcdonien on Wednesday, the 18th, and that tho lion. F. Fleming, the new Colonial Secretary, will administer the Government. Mr. Pereira, the681 words
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564 1890-02-15 4 Says the Straits Times: —A. serious tragedy occurred early this (Bth) morning in the Gaoler’s quarters at Kwala Lurnpor. It appears that a quarrel took place during the night between Foster, the gaoler, and his newly married wife; the noise aroused chief warder Poole, who564 words
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Article160 1890-02-15 5 Arrivals. 12th Feb. —Per s. s. Lady Weld, from Taiping —Mr. Scaife. loth Feb —I'er s. s. Pumea, from Rangoon:—Mr. Reddock, and Mr. T. Lambert. loth Feb. —Per s. s. Nuddea, from Singapore: —Rev. Father Gerard, and Rev. Father Bret. Departures. 11 tli Feb. —Per s. s.160 words
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449 1890-02-15 5 The Governor, who appoints, and Mr. Gentle, who is appointed, may each be congratulated on the selection of the latter to be President of the Municipality. Of course it is not the best conceivable arrangement. It is not as a rule desirable that a man449 words
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933 1890-02-15 5 During the next few days, says Mr. Hallett on his book A Thousand Miles on an Elephant in the Shan States, “l made a series of visits to various foreign consuls, missionaries, merchants, and gentlemen in Siamese employment, and933 words
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Article1981 1890-02-15 5 The Road to Raub. What the Australians have been doing. The Railway Possibilities. Where the Capital Should be. (From the Straits Times.) My friend wished to see tho place where they got samples of gold quartz giving 39 oz. to the ton, and where1,981 words
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Article125 1890-02-15 6 Penang, 13th February 1890. Rates close as f'allows London, Demand Bank 3/11 dollar. Do. 4 months sight, Bank 3/11 Do. 6 Credits 3/2„ Do. 6 Documentary 3/2;Pf Calcutta, Demand, Bank Its. 220 Do. 30 days sight, Private 225§ Bombay, Demand, Bank 220 Do. 30 days sight,Private Madkas, Demand Bank125 words
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Article, Illustration261 1890-02-15 6 PROGRAMME. SPRING MEETING 1890. FIRST DAT. Saturday, Ist March. I. Maiden Battak Ponies. Prize $lOO 900 metres. Weight to scale. Gentlemen riders. Entrance $5. 11. Roadsters. Prize $l5O. Tlie course. Weight 75 L-ilos. Gentlemen riders. Entrance $lO. 111. Griffins. Prize $l5O. The course. Weight to scale. Entrance261 words
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Advertisement350 1890-02-15 6 Government Notification. With reference to section 3 (d) of The Societies Ordinance 1889,” under which the Governor in Council has power to exempt from the operation of the Ordinance any Society or classes of Society, the attention of the Managers or Committees of all Societies formed for purposes of:— (a)350 words
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Advertisement160 1890-02-15 6 FOR SALE. A few Shares in the Penang Switchback Railway. Intending purchasers please address: Manager Straits Independent. 110 FOR SALE. Several tons of Ist class Poonali wood. Apply at the Switchback Railway. NOTION THE SWITCHBACK RAILWAY. Datu Kramat Gardens. UNPARALLELED SUCCESS. Charge for Admission 10 cents. A special arrangement has160 words
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Advertisement132 1890-02-15 6 ROSS AND PRITCHARD, TAILORS GENTLEMEN’S OUTFITTERS. 1 Beach Street. HAVE JUST RECEIVED AN ASSORTMENT OP FANCY FRENCH CASHMERES in Suit lengths. WHITE CASHMERE for Racing Breeches. FANCY WASHING VESTINGS. in Racing patterns, ROSS PRITCHARD. 1 ROSS AND PRITCHARD, Are now showing a large and varied assortment of YARN DYED WASHING132 words
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