The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 26 April 1890
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section26 1890-04-26 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Price 20 Cents. Price 20 cents. VOL. 11. PENANG, SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 1890. No. 111.26 words
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Advertisement936 1890-04-26 1 INSURANCES. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. The Positive Government SecuThe Marine Insurance Co., MAATSCHAPPIJ. rity Life Assurance Company Limited. NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS- (limited.) THE undersigned are prepared to accept Intended Sailing and expected Arrival of Steamers. °f Assurants^t 11 11 Risks and issue Policies on behalf of the936 words
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Article1109 1890-04-26 2 We undertook in a previous issue to resume the subject of Debating Societies, and we now redeem our promise by offering such remarks as we believe likely to induce those who feel an interest in the matter to adopt measures that may lead to the formation of such1,109 words
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Article640 1890-04-26 2 .—Pall Mall Gazette. The new Emperor,” said Prince Bismarck when William 11. ascended the throne, “will be his own Chancellor.” The Prince has proved a true prophet. But what is foreseen is not always discounted and the fall of the Bismarcks, however much it.—Pall Mall Gazette. - 640 words
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505 1890-04-26 2 .—Siam Mercantile Gazette. The perusal of Mr. Henry Norman’s first letter on Siam lias been singularly disappointing. That gentleman caused such a furore among the Siamese, and had such rare opportunities of studying Siamese character that everyone expected a novel and brilliant analysis of.—Siam Mercantile Gazette. - 505 words
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Advertisement247 1890-04-26 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT PUBLISHED EVEIIY WEDNESDAY' AND SATURDAY. Kh TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Per Annum OO Half-year 8. 00 Quarfcei 4. Single copy twenty cents. IF PAID IN ARREAR 6 for three months, after which term the paper will only be supplied on payment of the arrear.” Postage,247 words
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Article211 1890-04-26 3 Referring to a controversy that lias been started in some of the London papers, the London fy China Express remarks: For ourselves we fully agree with the letter of R.” (whose initial in connection with affairs of the Straits Settlements will doubtless be readily recognised) as211 words
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Article217 1890-04-26 3 Tong-King, we are now informed on the authority of the correspondent of the Temps, lias joined the spots in the Far East where a financial crisis is pending. It was the commencement of 1890 that was to see the colony flourishing, and this idea was rooted in most minds.217 words
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Article383 1890-04-26 3 In reference to a recent article on Railways in Siam, a correspondent living in the country writes as follows to a London contemporary The gentleman signing himself Phra Nidesa Jalahdi,” has laid it on unsparingly. The present conduct of the Siamese with regard to the boundary question I383 words
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Article366 1890-04-26 3 Dr. Farquharson, M. P., lately presided at a lecture given in Effra Public Hall, Brixtou, on cremation. The Hon. member has already advocated in the Houseb of Commons the cremation of the body. The lecturerwas Mr. Swinburne Hanliam whose father and mother both were cremated. The chairman366 words
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Article225 1890-04-26 3 The official Central Statistical Bureau for Norway has published a life-table for that country based upon the mortality statistics of the ten years 1871-80. This life-table shows that the death-rates that prevailed during those ten years implied a mean duration of life, or expectation of225 words
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Article123 1890-04-26 3 There is perhaps no product, the result of human industry, which is tampered with adulteration aud doctored to the same dogioo as occurs in the production of wine. This is the matured opinion of the British Consul at Palermo, whose report on the subject will cause some123 words
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Article1318 1890-04-26 3 The Implements of the Table” are the subjects of a charming article in the current number of the Revue de Famille. Plates, tumblers, knives, spoons, forks, and salt-cellars are called upon to give an account of the history of their creation, or rather evolution.1,318 words
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Article123 1890-04-26 4 London 21 st April. —Count Cassini lias been appointed Russian Minister at Pekin. The King of Portugal in a speech expressed a hope that the negotiations with Great Britain would result honorably for both nations. Mr. Stanley is at Brussels and has received Royal honors. Mr. Samuel Smith’s123 words
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Article1042 1890-04-26 4 The performance of Harry Stanley’s great operatic, dramatic, burlesque and pantomine company, advertised for Monday next, will have to be postponed owing to the non-arrival of the artists. The troupe was expected to reach here this afternoon by the s. s. P alitana, which arrived at about1,042 words
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Article407 1890-04-26 4 Professor Gordon, the Wizard of the Balkans, now turned into T. Lloyd AVilliamese, Editor of the Bangkok Times and arch sycophant and general bottle washer to the Siamese Government, has been in a very bad way ever since we administered him the drubbing he so richly deserved.407 words
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Article181 1890-04-26 4 Arrivals. 22nd April —Per s. s. Gympie from Port Weld —Mr. C. Wishart, and Mr. A. S. Moss. 22ud April—Per s. s. Camorta, from Singapore:—Mr. Hammond, Mr. A. L. Kuaggs, Mrs. Bonser, Mr. Tripp, Mr. A. feooker, and Mrs. Mailandor. 22nd April-—Per s. s. Gympie from Port181 words
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Article407 1890-04-26 4 (From the Straits Times.) Apvil'llst. —lt has been ascertained that in the locality near Thompson Road, where the Chinaman fell a victim to a tiger’s appetite last week, there arc at least two 3 tigers. On Saturday night they were > again on the prowl, their victims this(From the Straits Times.) - 407 words
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Article230 1890-04-26 4 (From the Mercantile Gazette, April 19} Mr. D. Williams has resigned his appointment in the Customs 1 Service. >Ve understand that he is returning to resume his former post in England. We have the pleasure to welcome Mr. E. B. Mitchell back to Bangkok. Mr. Mitchell arrived per(From the Mercantile Gazette, April 19} - 230 words
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2863 1890-04-26 4 1 The golden Jubilee of the Revd. Alothor fet. Ans el me is an event which we cannot allow to pass without offering 1 our humble tribute of admiration, accompanied by our best wishes, to the venerable lady to whom every section2,863 words
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Article128 1890-04-26 5 r'KAANQ, April, ioyu. Rates close as follows London, Demand Bank 3/2| dollar. Do. 4 mouths sight, Bank 3/3f Do. 6 Credits 3/3§ Do. 6 Documentary 3/4 Calcutta, Demand, Bank Rs. 222 Do. 30 days sight, Private 227 Bomba v, Demand, Bank 222 Do. 30 days sight,Private 227 Madkas, Demand128 words
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Advertisement120 1890-04-26 5 EASTERN MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITED. OFFICES: 147, Cannon Street, London, E.C. Capital: £1,000,250. Directors. Edward E. Barclay, Esq., (Messrs. Barclay, Bevan,Trittou, Ransom, Bouverie and Company). John E. Borland, Esq., (Messrs. Steel Brothers Co.) George W. Campbell, Esq., (Messrs. Finlay, Campbell Co.) Sir Hugh Low, g.c.h.g., late British Resident in120 words
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Advertisement2263 1890-04-26 6 xm*PTf*T? less and keep indemnified the said Lok Jim R O O O Perak State Railway. JNUJ. 1-vXJ. Heng and Lo F 00 k Kheng their executors K |J A tfnffop v 1 1 4- +Tip or administrators from and against all losses lWOCe. The following- published foi the chargeg2,263 words
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Advertisement790 1890-04-26 8 the positive EASTERN"and oriental hotel, GOVERNMENT SECURITY Life Assurance Co. “Limited.” PENANG. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA: :o: 104 Clive Street, Calcutta. THIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL, which has just been entirely renoCapital and other Funds £.415,090 vated, is situated on the Sea, Beach and has two entrances from Farquliar Street. It790 words
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