The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 30 July 1890

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  • 26 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Price 20 Cents. Pkicu 20 CENTS. VOL. 11. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 1890. No. 138.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 919 1 INSURANCES. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. The Positive Government SeonThe Marine Insurance Co., NEDERLANDSGH INDISCHE ST*jOMVAART 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 thoughtfulmdllXlligent Ass^rantftoth» Risks and issue Policies on behalf
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  • 1426 2 The case of murder in Province Wellesley to which we referred in our last issue is, we believe, the fifth if not the sixth fliat has been committed in this settlement within the last two months at any rate, it is the fifth or
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  • 527 2 The Eastern Question, which has been slumbering for longer than usual, has all at once burst into activity. What has started it afresh is the Note addressed by M. Stambouloff to the Porte, demanding the recognition of Prince Ferdinand, and religious autonomy for the Bulgarians in
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  • 2464 2 I The Annual Straits Settlements Dinner, held in London, took place on the 29th June at the Ship and Turtle, Leadenhallstreet, under the presidency of Mr. 11. M. Simons. The number of guests present exceeded those of last year, and in all respects the dinner was
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    • 260 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT UPBLISIIE» KVEKV WKIINISIIAV AM* SATURIIAV. —K>*~ TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION PAYABLE IN ADVANCE, Per Annum 15. 00 Half-year 8, 00 Quarter L Single ropy twenty cents. IP PAID IN ARREAR 6 for three months, after which term the paper will only he supplied on payment of tho arrear.”
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  • 350 3 Writing from Hamburg, June 24th the correspondent of the London fy China xpress says t—■ -The past week has bre ught to the German people a new proof oi the fact that we are living in a time of surprises. Only a few
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  • 232 3 FRAUDULENT FABRICATORS OF FREN CH BRANDY Frauds to the prejudice of the famous Cognac brand of Mar tell, have says the Paris correspondent of the Daily Telegraph, been discovered on a large scale at Barcelona lately. Several Spaniards have been arrested in connection with these frauds, and oue of them
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  • 201 3 We hear a good deal nowadays of Europeans swearing blood brotherhood with chiefs and kings in Central Africa. Stanley tells us he swore blood brotherhood with Ismaili in the forest y and it is telegraphed from Zanzibar that Dr. Peters lias sworn blood brotherhood with Mwanga, King
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  • 142 4 REUTER’ S TELEGRAMS. (From the Pinang Gazette.) London 24 th July.— British delegates are coiner to Paris for the purpose of joining m negotiations towards an extension of the zone of French influence in the Lake Chad region, as an offset to the French admittance of the British protectorate of
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  • 127 4 PIfiNANG, 30th July, 1800. Hates rule as follows London, Demand, Bank 7£ dollar. Do. 4 months sight, Bank 3/7? Do. 6 Credits 3/8 Do. 6 Documentary 3/8g Calcutta, Demand, Bank its. 223£ Do. 30 days sight. Private ‘226 Bombay, Demand, Bank 223| Do. 30 days sight,Private 226 Madras, Demand
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  • 1609 4 The homeward bound P. O. mail I.l* 1 J.- 1 ci- 0 r this evening and may therefore be expected here on Friday morning. Monday next, the 4th August, is to be observed in the Colony as a Bank Holiday, in substitution for the first Thursday in
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  • 564 4 Since writing our locals, we have had the pleasure of a personal interview with Mr. Percival Spencer, the aeronaut engaged by the Dutch Government on “aerial service” in Acheen. In reply to our enquiries Mr. Spencer furnished us with an advance proof of
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  • 275 4 Arrivals. 2 6th July. —Per s. s. Teutonia, from Klang:—Mr. J. A P. O’Flaherty. 26th July. —Per s.s.Maha Yajirunhis, from Singapore —Mr. Tan Choou, Mrs. Buyzer, Mr. A. N. Cornelius and peon, and Mr. J. Miller. 27th July.—Per s. s. Gympie, from Port Weld :—Mr. Keyt, Mr.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 83 4 NOTICEPenang and Province Wellesley Planters Association. The Annual Geueral Meeting of the above Association will bo held in fcho Chamber of Commerce, Penang, on FriJit y tlio Gil* August at dooii. Business (1) To elect a Chairman, Vice Clmir- j man, Honorary Secretary aud Committee for the ensuing year. (2)
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  • 211 5 Friday, 25th July. Mr. L. J. Baker, Engineer Surveyor, Public Works Department, Singapore lias been granted leave of absence, with half-salary, for twelve months to be taken after three months’ vacation leave commencing from the 10th instant. It is notified that at an election held on Friday, the
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  • 1861 5 Paris, 28 th Jane. —At the Berlin Congress, where Prince Bismarck smashed the Russo-Turco San Stephano treaty, M. Waddington represented Fiance, and Lords Beaconsfield and Salisbury, England. M. Waddington never omitted an opportunity of attending the Lutheran churches, and taking the Sacrament. He was as pious as
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  • 973 5 (Written for the Straits Independent.) Colombo, IC )th July 1890. Iu a despatch to H. E. the Governor the Secretary of State for the Colonies expresses his regret at the death of the Hon’ble W. H. Ravenscroft in whom, he is conscious, the Colony has lost a Capable
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  • 447 6 FIRST DAY. Thursday, 21st August, 1890. FIRST RACE. The Maiden Plate, value $125. For all Horses that have never won a race on any course, Roadsters, Jump Races and Subscription Griffin Races excepted. Distance 1 mile. Weight list. Entrance $lO. SECOND RACE. The Beach
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    • 354 6 FOR SALE. ALL that piece of land and dwelling house situated on the Hill at about 20 minutes walk from the Government Bungalow, the property of the late lievd. Father Hab, deceased. This property, which extends over about 4 acres, adjoins that of the Christian Brothers and opens on Mohniot’s
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    • 672 6 HI ROSS JSsfiSaK AND Government Notification. PRITCHARD An examination for the purpose of selecting the first six candidates for ad- TAILORS GENTLEMEN’S mission to the propose Medical School at Singapore will be lield at the Colonial OU 1 FITTERS. Secretary’s Office on a date to be hereafter fixed. NO. 1,
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    • 724 7 ROBINSON CO. TOSPT. AN A TYfl ffnTFJ. tollarummtmull &CO. HAVE JUST RECEIVED INDIAN MERCHANTS, A Fresh Delivery of New Goods (LATE EASTERN HOTEL.) I JEWELLERS AND DEALERS IN including ALL KINDS pJSJaSSTSKJSSX. THIS HOIEL WHICH HAS THOROUGHLY Fancy White Coloured Vestings New Stripe Check Flannel for Tennis Suits REPAIRED, DECORATED
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 716 8 l osn .M. eastern and oriental hotel, UOVKIINMICNT l’ ltt’t V PENANG. I ifv Asstannct* Co. iJmitod. :0: ukad omott IN INl»lA /<AI, Qli<* Sheet, Calcutta- qqjFIRST OLASS HOTEL, which has just been entirely reno- vated. is situated on the Sea Beach and has two entrances from Farquhar C„ V
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    • 224 8 INDIAN RUBBER STAMPS. Of every description manufactured on tlie latest improved principles and with the most recently invented machinery. Charges Exceedingly Moderate. K>h Orders can be executed within 24 hours after receipt. A. KAULFUSS Co. No. 9, Beach Street. 2 M. THOMAS Co. Auctioneers Commission Agents and Appraisers. No. 28
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