The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 3 September 1890
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section26 1890-09-03 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. Price 20 Centr. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Fricb 20 CENTS. VOL. 11. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1890. No. 148.26 words
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Advertisement957 1890-09-03 1 INSURANCES. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. SHIPPING. The Karine Insurance Co., NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE 3TOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. w Limited. NEGAPATAM LINF OF STEAMERS. Somrany."*^"**^ THE are prepared to accept and Reefed irriwrf o/ Steamer FOR SINGAPORE HONGKONG. clplTbytTfi-t FO W Steamer, From. Expected on, The Indo-China Steam Navigation Co., or Sailing957 words
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1265 1890-09-03 2 Many a timo has the problem What is to become of the Chinese youths of this Colony whose 'members are fast increasing been proposed to us for solution by several persons who have made the subject a close and special study,1,265 words
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481 1890-09-03 2 Tlio Newcastle Leader, in a leading article on Mr. John Morley’s reference to the rewards of literature, at the recent Literary Fund dinner, says —Working literary journalism—compared with most commercial pursuits—offers but a poor prospect of wealth, or even certainty of competence. The481 words
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Article287 1890-09-03 2 The Archiv fur Eisenbahnwesen contains its annual summary of the world’s railroad mileage, bringing the figures down to the beginning of 1889. The general results, as compared with those of four years ago, are as follows December 31. 1884. 1888. Europe Miles 118,300 133,900 America 149,600287 words
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Article242 1890-09-03 2 In the North American Review, Captain William Kennedy, late commander of the White Star steamship Germanic, contributes a bit of his personal experiences of “gambling on Atlantic steamers.” Captain Kennedy states that daring the summer season —from May to November —these steamers are the resort of242 words
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Advertisement249 1890-09-03 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT MIIISII» EVER! WEDNESDAV AND •SATUIMAY. K» TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION gPAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Per Annum Half-year J fiO Quarter ov Single copy twenty cents. IE PAID IN ARRE AR 9 fi for three months, after which term the paper will only be supplied on payment of the arrear.”249 words
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Article293 1890-09-03 3 It is said that cleanliness is next to godliness. A lady-lecturer at the summer meeting at Chantangua has,however,been claiming this propinquity for good cookery. “The drink question,” said the lady, Mrs. Emma P. Ewing, lies contigious to the food question. A deranged stomach longs for stimulants. Of293 words
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420 1890-09-03 3 After the legal oath as administred in Siam, of which we gave a translation in one of our recent issues, the Burmese mode of swearing that used to obtain in tho palmy days of King Teebaw may prove of interest to our420 words
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Article2090 1890-09-03 3 Paris 2 6th July —rnend of mine, who is passing the evening of a once hard working life in the sunniest spot of Europe, iu sunny Corfu, suddenly dropped in upon me. He was about the last individual I could expect to see on this side of2,090 words
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Article21 1890-09-03 4 BIRTH On the 27th August, at St. le-Graud, Singapore, the wife ot I. Valentine Gottlieb Esq. of a daughter.21 words
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Article170 1890-09-03 4 (From the Pinang Gazette.) London, 28 th August, —Since MondayAmet ica has purchased 1,028,000 ounces of silver at 119 to 119 f cent per oz. Excitement prevails in Newcastle, Now South Wales, where miners ””police' ce military force has been sent there, lhe roi c SvSey and Melbourne(From the Pinang Gazette.) - 170 words
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Article126 1890-09-03 4 l?t£Nanq, 3rd September,, 1890. Hates rule as follows London, Demand, Bank 3/10f dollar. Do. 4 months sight, Bank 3/11 Do. t> Credits 3/11 Do. 6 Dommentary 3/1 If Calcutta, Demand, Bank lis. ‘220 Do. 30 days sight, Private 223 Bombay, Demand, Bank 220 Do. 30 days sight,Private 223 Demand126 words
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Article1156 1890-09-03 4 We are is requested by Mr. Trotter, who is in charge of this Settlement during the temporary absence of the Resident Councillor, to say that he will bo ready to see any one on business at the Resident. Councillor's Office between 11 A. M. 3 f. m.,1,156 words
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464 1890-09-03 4 His Excellency the Acting Governor arrived here yesterday morning by the Government »<>« From the moment he arrived here, Sir Frederick Dickson has been very much occupied seeing several people who called upon him on business, aud attending to some very important matters connected with464 words
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429 1890-09-03 4 A RED AND WHITE FLAG OUTRAGE. Early on Monday morning an unusual large crowd of Malays assembled in tbe compound of the Mohamedan mosque at Acheen street. After they had been duly mustered by tbe man who acted as their leader, they all went to the house of a Malay429 words
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278 1890-09-03 4 in about six hours from Malacca. Straits Times. Three reefs have been discovered at a spot called Ulu Gedob, at Gemencheh, in the state of Johol. (Malay Peninsula.) The first reef discovered (we are informed) has been traced in length nearly 4,000 feet. Thein about six hours from Malacca.—Straits Times. - 278 words
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Article155 1890-09-03 4 Referring to the inveterate passion for gambling amongst the Chinese, about which we wrote the other day,the Straits Times, in its issue of the 29fch ultimo, remarks The wahwhay lottery prosecutions in the Police Courts this month show plain-1 ]y that the rigorous means taken for the prevention155 words
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Article493 1890-09-03 5 (Government Gazette August 29, 1890 The Ghee Ann Koon Socisty and the Tan See Hoe Kwau Society, both of Singapore are exempted from registration under “The Societies Ordinance 1889.” On and after the Ist of October, 1890, Parcels for the United Kingdom can be insured at every local(Government Gazette, August 29, 1890 ) - 493 words
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Article184 1890-09-03 5 Arrivals. 30th August. —Per s. 8. Thaijpeng, from Port Weld —Mr. T. Wallace.' 31st August.—Per s. s. Gympie, from Port Weld —Mr. L. P. Ebden, Mr. T. J. Lamb, Mr. J. B. Boyle, and Mr. Leow Hin. Ist September.—Per s. s. Thaipeng, from Port Weld:—Mr. M. Schifftnam,184 words
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Article889 1890-09-03 5 Minutes of a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on the 15th August, 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. 1. The minutes of last meeting are read and confirmed 2.889 words
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Article1175 1890-09-03 5 In the Wanted columns of a German contemporary is the following announcement A pretty widow, with three children from eight to twelve years of age, and a flourishing estate, with a cow aud a hundred thalers in hard cash, can be married at once. Offers to be made to1,175 words
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Article, Illustration364 1890-09-03 6 PROGRAMME. FIRST SAT. 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. 111. —Ponies up to 137 cm. (13.2). Prize 125. R. C. Weight per364 words
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Advertisement331 1890-09-03 6 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Tlio Municipal Commissioners of Goorge Town, Penang invito separate tenders for the following j. Erection of proposed Fruit Market Chulia Street Ghaut, 2. Repairing a portion of the roof of the Town Hull and, g. Laying of proposed drain in Duke Street. Full particulars can bo obtained at331 words
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Advertisement440 1890-09-03 6 HOTEL FOR SALE~ The “Taipino 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 requisi e to carry on a successful440 words
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Advertisement122 1890-09-03 6 ORIENTAL TIFFIN AND BILLIARD ROOMS. No. 2, Union Street. Tiffin from 1 to 3 p.m. Billiards from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m SARKIES BROTHERS, 125 Proprietors. NOTICE. J. WOTHERSPOON, DECEASED. NOTICE is hereby given that all per sous having any claims against the Estate of J. Wotherspoon, Chief Engineer of122 words
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Advertisement275 1890-09-03 6 ROSS AND PRITCHARD, TAILORS GENTLEMEN’S OUTFITTERS. NO. 1, BEACII STREET k NO 1. UNION STREET ARE now showing tho following choic® selection of new goods Gentlemen’s White Shirts with and without collars. The. Tropical Shirt for Office use with and without collars. The Regatta Shirt in the lattest Patterns, lour275 words
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Advertisement1049 1890-09-03 7 ESPLANADE HOTEL ROBINSON CO. Having been appointed Agents for the {LATE EASTERN HOTEL.) I are now showing the following Raneegunge Fire Clay and Pottery Works, x the unde?3ioncd:- ter coatract3 THIS HOTEL, WHICH HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY NEW GOODS l~ SAIiT GLAZED, STONEWARE PIPES REPAIRED, DECORATED AND NEWLY all sizes from1,049 words
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Advertisement978 1890-09-03 8 THE POSITIVE IEASTERN AND ORIENTAL HOTEL, GOVERNMENT SECURITY Life Assurance Co. “Limited.” J?ENAJNGr« HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA: 104 Clive Street, Calcutta. THIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL which has just been entirely reno- 7,7 Funds £415 090 vated, is situated on the Sea Beach and has two entrances from Farquhar Capital ana978 words
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Advertisement224 1890-09-03 8 INDIAN RUBBER STAMPS. Of every description ninnufactuetir on the latest improved principles and with the most recently invented m* cliinery. Charges Exceedingly Moderate. Orders can be executed within 34 hours after receipt. A. KATJLFT7SS A Co. No. 9, Beach Street. 2 THOMAS ITco! l Aacticmeers J s| on Agents and224 words
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