The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 13 August 1890

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1 8 The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
  • 26 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Price 20 Cents. Prick 20 cents. vol. 11. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1890. Uo. 142.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 879 1 INSURANCES. J BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. I Positive Government SecuThe Marine Insurance Co., j NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE STfIQMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ, rity Life Assurance Company limited. NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS- (Limited.) THE undersigned are prepared to accept Intended Sailing and expected Arrival of Steamers r nest J Uenfciop Risks and issue
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  • 1497 2 We find from the published report of proceedings of the annual meeting of the Penang and Province Wellesley Planters’ Association held on the Bth instant that the labour question formed the chief topic of discussion at the meeting. This is not to be
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  • 804 2 The Frankfurter Journal, a National Liberal orgau, publishes the report of an interview between its editor and Prince Bismarck, this being the first time a German journalise lias iniervlewea CA Chancellor. Prince Bismarck complained bitterly that the German Press had proved so cowardly and had shown itself
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    • 264 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT Mill,ISIIP KVKRV WIIHUSIIAI AS» SATliKDAY. +Oh TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Per Annum 15. 00 Half-year 8. 00 Quarter 4. 50 Single copy twenty eeuts. IF PAID IN ARREAR 6 for tliree months, after which term the paper will only he supplied on pay* immt of
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  • 913 3 The war which the Dutch have been prosecuting in Acheen, iu the extreme north-east of Sumatra, for nearly twenty years past, says the Glasgow Herald, is one of the strangest in modern history. To find anything like it we have to go to those internecine tribal
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  • 128 3 Admiral von Werner has justcoritributed to a Leipsic journal ail article on the military value of Heligoland. In the opinion the possession of the island by Germany renders the blockade of his Elbe and Weser an impossibility. Any fleet attempting this must, he contends, have
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  • 457 3 The following telegram appears in The Times, under date Peking, 13th ultimo. Matters have for a long time been going on badly in the Chinese navy. Captain Lang’s authority has been gradually undermined through incessant intrigues. The Cuptaiu and officers belonging to the Foochow school aimed at
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  • 1168 3 Minutes of a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on the 18th July, 1890. Present: The Hon’ble A. M. Skinner, President J. H. Callcott, Esq. D. Comrie, Esq. F. M. McLarty Esq. R. A. P. Hogan Esq. C. W. Barnett, Esq. 1. The minutes of the last ordinary
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  • 156 4 (From the Pinang Gazette.) London, 7th August. —Lord Salisbury speaking at the Mansion House stated that the situation was everywhere pacific, the African agreement had removed every cause of dispute, the time for the withdrawal of the British forces from Egypt had not arrived, and it depended a
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  • 1130 4 (London and China Express, 18th July.) Court —The Queen goes to the Isle of Wight to-day. The Empress Frederick and her daughters left Windsor on the ldtli instant. A writer in Truth says the Empress Frederick would become a powerful factor at Court if she remained
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  • 126 4 Penang, 13th August 1890. Rates rule as follows London, Demand, Bank 3/7| dollar. Do. 4 months sight, Bank 3/81 Do. 6 Credits 3/9J Do. 6 Documentary 3/9j m Calcutta, Demand, Bank Rs. 2213Do. 30 days sight, Private 224 Bombay, Demand, Bank 221| Do. 30 days sight,Private 224 Madras, Demand
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  • 24 4 MARRIAGE. Huttenbach Schultz —On the Bth inst. August Huttenbach with Camilla Louisa Schultz, eldest daughter of the late Major Walker R. A.
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  • 1755 4 The homeward bound P. and 0. mail steamer Sutlej arrived at Singapore this morning and is expected to leave for Penang in the course of the day, making it possible for her to be here to-morrow night or early on Friday morning at the latest. Yesterday being
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 265 4 IMPORTANT NOTICE. Last Night. TOWN HALL. MISS GRACIE PLAISTED’S "MY SWEETHEART" COMPANY. To-night: THE ROUGH DIAMOND. To be followed by BARNET THE BARON. Seats may be booked in advance at Messrs. Maynard A Co’s. Admission Firsts $2 Seconds $l. Doors open 8-30. Commence 9p. oh. l5B NOTICE. RE James Bruce
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  • 304 5 P.R.C. v. Det. 2nd North. Regt. This match was played on the Esplanade on Saturday afternoon, and ended in a surrender in favour of the Detatchment. Some good play was observed on the part of Mr. Jumeaux of the R. C. C., who retired with a score of 43
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  • 158 5 Writing from Aledan, August 10, a correspondent says The weather here has been extremely boisterous and has done much damage to several Tobacco Estates. In Upper Serdang especially a veritable typhoon must have blown last week. Petoembockan Estate had eleven bangsals blown down, Rimboen Estate tree. At Gallia Estate,
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  • 196 5 Friday, August 8. It is notified that the Sin Ghi Hin, Alacao Ghi Hin, and Hai San Societies of Alai acca have become unlawful, and that any oue managing or assisting in the management, or being or actiug as a member of any these Societies, renders himself liable
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  • 507 5 Friday, August 8, 1890. The followiug orders, issued by Government, are published Appointments and Promotions. Mr. C. W. Parr, Junior Assistant, Chinese Protectorate, Larut, to be temporarily in charge of the branch of the Chinese Protectorate in Kinta, with effect from the Ist July. Mr. R. E.
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  • 250 5 Arrivals. 9th August.—Per s. s. Teutonia, from Klang Mr. C.C. Trotter, Mr. Ho Tiang quan. 9th August.—Per s. s. Gympie, from Port Weld:—Mr. Seth Anthony, Mr. H. Pinckney, Mr. J. H. Keyt, Mr. H. Lee and Mr. C. Wishart. 9thAugust.—Per s. s. Lady Weld from Port Weld
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  • 400 5 A Madrid telegram says :—Unfortunately the cholera now seems to bo spreading in the province Valencia,. Fresh cases are being reported in new places, and one death has occurred in the town of Valencia itself. In the remainder of the province thirty-five cases and ten deaths
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  • 447 6 FIRST DAY. Thursday, 21st August, 1890. first rack. The Maiden Plate, value $125. For all Horses tlmt have never won a race on any course, Roadsters, Jump Races and Subscription Griffin Races excepted. Distance 1 mile. Weight list. Entrauce $lO. SECOND RACE. The Beach
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  • 362 6 PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. Saturday, 27th September, 1890. I. —Maiden Battak Ponies. Prize 100. 1,000 metres. Weight per scale. Gentlemen riders. 11. —Roadsters. Prize 150. 2,400 metres. Weight 75 kg. Gentlemen riders. Ill—Ponies up to 127 cm. (13.2). Prize 125. R. C. Weight per scale.
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 74 6 HOTEL FOR SALE. The “Taiping Hotel,” Larut, Perak, is for sale, its present proprietor being compelled to return to Europe shortly. The Hotel is favourably known all over the Straits Settlements and enjoys extensive patronage. Good billiard table, brand new furniture and every requisite to carry on a successful business.
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    • 200 6 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. The Municipal Commissioners invite tenders for the constructional and ornamental iron work, corrugated iron roofing, etc., for a General Market to be erected at Chowrasta. Full particular» can be obtained at tbe Municipal Engineer’s Office. Tenders, which should be endorsed Tenders for the constructional and ornamental iron work,
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    • 811 6 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. QfjOO THE Municipal Commissioners of George v v v Town, Penang, invite seperafce tenders j» «yi for the following (1.) The construction of proposed promenade at Esplanade. DDITPU ADD (2.) The construction of certain drains |f 1 I I i"i II K 11 known as Burmah Road Relief
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 712 7 ROBINSON CO. ESPLANADE HOTEL. T ™™*co. HAVE JUST received INDIAN MERCHANTS, A Fresh Delivery of New Goods (LATE EASTERN HOTELS) JEWELLERS AND DEALERS IN including: iztntdq Black Superfine Worsted Coatings U Fancy THIS HOTEL, WHICH HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY Fancy White CHli ,APAM AJi BOMBAY SILKS N and n Se°rge» for
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 751 8 THE POSITIVE" eastern and oriental hotel, GOVERNMENT SECURITY PENANG Life Assurance Co. “Limited.” :0: HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA: 104, ctive Street, Calcutta. THIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL, which lias just been entirely reno- vated is situated on the Sea Beach and has two entrances from Farquhar Capital and other Funds 1415,090
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    • 227 8 INDIAN RUBBER STAMPS. Of every description manufactured on tli© latest improved principles and with the most recently invented nia. chinery. Charges Exceedingly Moderate. K>+— Orders can be executed within 24 hours after receipt. A. KAULFUSS A Co. No. 9, Beach Street. M. THOMAS Co. Auctioneers Commission Agents and Appraisers. No.
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