The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 5 July 1890
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section26 1890-07-05 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Price 20 Cents. PltlCE 20 CENTS. VOL. 11. PENANG, SATURDAY, JULY 5, 1890. No. 131.26 words
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Advertisement917 1890-07-05 1 INSURANCES. BRITISH INDIA STEAM[ NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED! The Positive Goveimnent SeenThe Marine"lnsurance Co., NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE MAATSCHAPPIJ. rity Life Assurance Company Limited. NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS- (Limited.) THE undersigned are prepared to accept Intended Sailing and expected Arrival Of Steamers. of thoughWufandTntemgent A^urantfto I the Risks and issue Policies on behalf917 words
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Article838 1890-07-05 2 In almost all civilized countries that we know of —and we bad the privilege to travel over and study nearly all of them—there are provisions in one form or another to prevent cruelty to animals. No other part of the world stands in need of such provisions838 words
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692 1890-07-05 2 It is wonderful how inexhaustible the resources of a native policeman are when determined to levy blackmail. He is not put out in the slightest when he is detected in one thing, nor does he feel sorry when the facilities with which692 words
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1357 1890-07-05 2 The following letters have been addressed to The Times on the above subject :—Mr. Francis Abigail writes As a member of the Government of New South Wales that passed the present stringent Act to restrict the iuflux of Chinese into the1,357 words
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Advertisement252 1890-07-05 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. KX TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Per Annum Ijfr OjJ Half-year f* 92 Quarter )W Single copy twenty cents. IP PAID IN ARREAR S 6 for three months, after which term the paper will only bo supplied on payment of the252 words
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215 1890-07-05 3 Advices from Calcutta state that the scientific observations of the eclipse at Bhagalpur were most successful. The Englishman's report says when the signal that the moon was on was given, a party went promptly to work; then and everv subsequent tenth of a minute215 words
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137 1890-07-05 3 Owing to the uncertainly prevailing about the fate of the American Silver Bill, extra-ordinary exchange fluctuations occurred in Calcutta lately. When business opened on the 20th ultimo, Is Of was the banks’ buying rate for six months sight bills* At noon transactions took place at137 words
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Article183 1890-07-05 3 -Hongkong Daily Fress. The oppressiveness of the Hongkong summer as compared with that of other places where the thermometer ranges considerably higher has often been remarked upon. An explanation of the conditions governing this is given by Dr. Jamieson in a paper on “heat stroke included in the-Hongkong Daily Fress. - 183 words
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Article349 1890-07-05 3 The general meeting of shareholders of the Suez Canal Company was held last month. The report states that the profits during 1889 amounted to 37,212,821 fr., and that the net dividend has been fixed at 85 fr. per share. A sum of 730,000 fr., deducted from349 words
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Article271 1890-07-05 3 Mgr. Chausse, Vicar Apostolic of Kuangtong, gives the following particulars concerning the prevalence of this dreadful disease and the fate of its victims in China In the province of Kuangtong and Fokian leprosy is very common. There is scarcely a third-rate town which has not a leper271 words
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Article286 1890-07-05 3 Lord Rosebery, presiding at the annual congress in Glasgow of the Cooperators of Great Britain and Ireland, said that he had always wished to be face to face with the citizens of that State within a State which was called the co-operative movement. He took it286 words
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222 1890-07-05 3 A statistical report prepared by the American Iron and Steel Association, places the entire annual production of iron ore in the world at 53,289,000 tons, and of coal at 462,000,000 tons. Out of this there were manufactured 24,869,000 tons of pig iron, and 10,513,000222 words
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Article544 1890-07-05 3 Arnold Golsworthy - By Arnold Golsworthy. Clothes means garments, or articles of dress, and is derived from the AngloSaxon clathas.” I think you’ll admit that it argues considerable learning on the part of a writer who can bring on his authorities in this way. That is just what struck me while544 words
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Article123 1890-07-05 4 (From the Finang Gazette) London, 30 th June.— -Major Panitza Las been shot. The German Reichstag has passed the Army Bill. The American Senate has agreed with the House of Representatives to the proposal for a reference of the silver question to a joint committee: representatives have been(From the Finang Gazette) - 123 words
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Article1020 1890-07-05 4 [From our Exchanges.) London, 19 th June. —During the discussion in the Committee of the House of Commons on the Licensing Bill, clause one, empowering the purchase of licenses, was adopted by a majority of four only in a full House. London, 20 th June. —ln the1,020 words
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Article315 1890-07-05 4 H iishmgton \§thJune. —At the request of tiie Republicans, the Speaker referred the Silver Bill to the Coinage Committee, but in accordande with a rule of the house, the Democrats protested and carried a motion to annul the Speaker’s action by a majority of four votes.315 words
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Article126 1890-07-05 4 Penang, sth July, 1890. Hates rule as follows London, Demand, Bank 3/4| dollar. Do. 4 mouths sight, Bank 3/5| Do. 6 Credits 3/6 J Do. 6 Documentary Calcutta, Demand, Bank Rs. 222^ Do. 30 days sight, Private 225 Bombay, Demand, Bank 222^ Do. 30 days sight,Private 225 Madras, Demand126 words
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Article1743 1890-07-05 4 The P. O. mail steamer Clyde arrived here from Singapore early yesterday morning, and left again on her homeward journey a few hours afterwards. A good many people have been greatly disappointed at the mails by the s. s. Clyde closing at 9.30 a. m., instead of1,743 words
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535 1890-07-05 5 This club gave a highly successful Christy Minstrel Performance at the Town Hall yesterday evening, which was fairly well attended, the Hall being nearly .ftUed. Mr. Terra, who possesses a remarkably pleasant voice and knows how to use it, gave the performance a good start535 words
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Article91 1890-07-05 5 Arrivals. 2nd July—Per s. s. Gympie, from Port Weld —Mr. S. Ratnay. 3rd July—Per s. s. Lady Weld, from Port Weld:—Mr. and Mrs. Thye Lee. sth July—Per s. s. Palitana, from Singapore —Mr. and Mrs. Cork, and Mr. A. Thong. Departures. Ist July—Per s. s. Gympie for91 words
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Article884 1890-07-05 5 The European Steeple-Chase in Africa. The British Press as well as that of the European continent have, within the last few months, brought into more than ordinary prominence the doings of the European powers in East Africa, and from the various articles that have884 words
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Article206 1890-07-05 5 The Geologist of the State of Perak is evidently on the path of fresh discoveries. He sees that other Protected states have been the means of encouraging the formation of several companies to dig for gold and precious stones, and he cannot remaiu quiet when206 words
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Article214 1890-07-05 5 To judge from the proceedings of the last meeting of the Municipal Board, I should say that we shall ere long be treated to some very savoury dishes. The question of pensions to Municipal employes was the battle field* which, some time last year, brought about214 words
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335 1890-07-05 5 While on the subject of the Municipality, I cannot avoid noticing the fact that at the last meeting the President read a letter from the Municipal engineer bringingto the notice of the Board that an article recently published in the Straits Independent contained state“ments335 words
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Article1144 1890-07-05 6 Count Herbert Bismarck is engaged to the eldest daughter of the Countess of Dudley. Great consternation has been produced amongst medical students by the resolution of the General Medical Council of Great extend the curriculum from four to five years. The Statist contains an article on the silver question,1,144 words
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Advertisement107 1890-07-05 6 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. The Municipal Commissioners of George Town, Penang, hereby give notice that it is their intention to call for tenders for the leasing of the Jetty Sheds from the Ist of August next, as soon as the revision of the tariff for the wharfage and storage of goods at107 words
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Advertisement815 1890-07-05 6 EASTERN MORTGAGE AND AGENCY fft ftOO COMPANY, LIMITED. ft Uft ft Authorised Capital <£1,000,250. q Subscribed 000,000. AIMLJ London Directors. ODITOU A D 11 Georok W. Campbell Esq (Messrs. AHII L» 11MVl|J Finlay, Campbell C 0.,) Chairman. J Edward E. Barclay, Esq., (Messrs. Barclay, Bevan Co., Bankers.) TAILORS GENTLEMEN’S John815 words
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Advertisement557 1890-07-05 7 ROBINSON CO. ESPLANADE HOTEL. INDIAN MERCHANTS, fnllmmnn JEWELLERS AND DEALERS IN now showing the follow, ng {LATE EASTERN HOTEL.) ALL KINDS NEW GOODS:— ihmar, Winn* jmntsi anbihhihu THIS HOTEL, WHICH HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY ((w s £SSl’“ B REPAIRED, DECORATED AND NEWLY and o ]a “'S.l.’tuu"». FURNISHED, IS NOW OPEN. StotaS557 words
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Advertisement782 1890-07-05 8 THE POSITIVE I EASTERN AND ORIENTAL HOTEL, I GOVERNMENT SECURITY PENANG. Life Assurance Co. “Limited. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA: 104, Clive Street, Calcutta. THIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL, which lias just been entirely renoCavital and other Funds 410,090 rated, is situated on the Sea Beach and has two entrances from Farquhar782 words
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Advertisement219 1890-07-05 8 INDIAN RUBBER STAMPS. Of every description manufactured on the latest improved principles and with the most recently invented niacliinery. Charges Exceedingly Moderate. K>* Orders can be executed within 21 hours after receipt. A. KAULFUSS Co. No. 9, Beach Street. .> M. THOMAS Co. Auctioneers Commission Agents and Appraisers. No. 28219 words
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