The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 18 October 1890
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section26 1890-10-18 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Piuce 20 Cents. Price 20 cents. VOL. 11. PENANG, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1890. No. 161.26 words
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Advertisement971 1890-10-18 1 INSURANCES. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED. SHIPPING The Karine Insurance Co., NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPU. lni0 limited. NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS. Indo-Chlna Steam Navigation the undersigned are prepared to accept Intended Sailing and expected Arrival of Steamers. Pany Risks and issue behalf of rte For. Will sail. Steamer. From.971 words
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Article1681 1890-10-18 2 Putting aside (only for once, we presume,) liis favorite subject of Labour supply, our local contemporary devotes bis last leader to Our Financial Situation,” a subject which is of much more importance to the general public than the intricate question of pay and diet of our coolies1,681 words
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Article919 1890-10-18 2 [Home papers up to September 19tb} The Emperor Francis Joseph, accompanied by Count Kalnoky and a largo retinue, arrived at Rolmstock at halfpast four o’clock on the 17th Sept, from Szekelyhid on a visit to the Emperor William, with whom he will attend the Silesian manoeuvres, llis919 words
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Advertisement50 1890-10-18 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT mi.lSIIKil ivm IYKDNKSMY AND SATURDAY. -K>TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Per Annum Quarter Single copy twenty cents. IF PAID IN ABBEA.K ft 6 for three months, after winch term the paper will only bo supplied on payment of the arrear,” Postage, 2 cents extra per copy.50 words
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Article1506 1890-10-18 3 Paris, 20th September. —Ought the government to convoke the High Court of justice to condemn the Boulangist CV11 0|/i atoro iriio oonoioiorl tJjon* own confessions That’s the question. Galien says, yes, and Hippocrates, no. The government is now in full possession of documentary proofs against prominent royalists and1,506 words
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Article156 1890-10-18 3 Dp to Sept. 15 there had boen, a correspondent at Madrid reports, 3,983 cases of cholera in Spain, and 2,020 deaths. In tho beginning of September the cholera decreased; but the great heat of the past few days produced an increase iu the cities of Toledo and Valencia,156 words
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Article354 1890-10-18 3 According to the Deutsche Handels Archiv in the whole of Java the flat country lying along the coasts, as well as the lower slopes of the hills, are well adapted for the cultivation of the sugar cane. The number of sugar manufactories in Java is354 words
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229 1890-10-18 3 A writer in the Jahrbiicher says that, despite several defects, the British infantry must be characterized as an excellent, well armed, and efficient force; and he is complimentary also to our artillery as regards the training in shooting and the horsing of the229 words
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Article374 1890-10-18 3 The steamship Portia which lately arrived at New York, reports a marvel* lous escape from destruction by an iceberg off Fogo Head. Capt. Ash says that a berg 150 feet high and 600 feet long broke in three places just as the Portia going at full speed,374 words
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Article125 1890-10-18 4 Penang, 18th October, 1890. Mates rale as follows London, Demand, Bank dollar Do. 4 months sight, Bank A CrodifcS o/ Do. 6 Documentary 3/7 Calcutta, Demand, Bank Us. 220| Do. 30 days sight, Private 223 Bombay, Demand, Bank 220J Do. 30 days sight,Private.’,, 223 Madras, Demand Bank ‘220 Do.125 words
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Article208 1890-10-18 4 (From tho Pinang Gazette.) Loiidon, 13th October— The partisans of selfgovernment at Natal have triumphed at tho elections. Tho Grand Duke Nicholas, undo of tho Emperor of Russia, has gone mad. Lady Roseberry is suffering from an attack of typhoid fever. A coalition cabinet has been formed m(From tho Pinang Gazette.) - 208 words
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Article1198 1890-10-18 4 (London fy China Express Sept. 19tb.) The Court. —The Queen is at Balmoral. Nothing of special interest has trauspired at the Court during the week. The Duke of Clarence and Avondale has paid his promised visit to Wales, where he has been accorded a most enthusiastic(London fy China Express, Sept. 19tb.) - 1,198 words
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Article1539 1890-10-18 4 Wo cannot but deeply regret the cause that necessitates Mr. Bell being advised to proceed to Hongkong. We earnestly liopo that he will be benefited by the change and return to his duties hero in renovated health and vigour. Mr. Bell is not an officer that the1,539 words
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Advertisement40 1890-10-18 4 municipal notice. The next Ordinary Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners will be held m tne Town Hall, at 2 p. m., On Friday, the 24th instant. (By order) J. W. HALLTFAX, Secretary to the Municipal Commissioners. Municipal Office, Town Hall,40 words
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Article219 1890-10-18 5 The Pinang Gazette in its last issue refers to the Municipal Muddle,” as it is termed, to which we called attention in our paper of the 15th instant. We agree with our contemporary in the main, but we must take exception to one or two remarks which219 words
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Article144 1890-10-18 5 Arrivals. 15th October.—Per 8. s. Lady Weld, from Port Weld —Mr. Miller, Rev. Hazeau, Mr. Osborne, and Mr. Bateman. 16th October.—Per s. 8. Meanatchy, from Singapore:—Mr. R. P. Gibbe, Mr. F. Powell, Capt. M. A. Cauieron, Mr. G. H. Pritchard,Mr. and Mrs. Spalding, Mr. Jones, and Armourer144 words
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Article389 1890-10-18 5 Since we noticed in oar last issue the action of the Municipal Board as regards an enquiry into the case of Rajab, we have had the pleasure of perusing one of the circulars issued by the Court President,” Mr. A Maughan. The document is unique and389 words
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Article221 1890-10-18 5 The Lancet, in refeiring to reports from New York, says the study, or rather the practice of medicine seems to have a strange fascination for the youth of the United States. Whereas Germany, with a population of 45,000,000, can do with 30,000 doctors, or one to 1,500221 words
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Article456 1890-10-18 5 WAS IT LOVE OR LAW Some time ago,” said a gentleman whom we shall call Mr. Green, I met a young lawyer at a party in the Club. He was dancing with a certain Miss Mary Johnson.” I have an engagement to dance the Polka’ with Miss Mary,” I remarked—456 words
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Article1207 1890-10-18 5 The German Emperor’s visits to the various barracks are becoming so frequent as to seriously damage his popularity, says the World. A few days ago he c#me ou a guard unattended by the necessary bugler, who was absent for a fajHf seconds, and visited the breach of discipline with1,207 words
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Advertisement287 1890-10-18 6 PENANG TURF CLUB. A General Meeting of above Club will bo held in the Rooms of tho Chamber of Commerce, on Monday, the 27th instant, at 3 p. m. punctually. business (i) To receivo accounts of last c*ky Race Meeting and Penang Turf Club Account for 1890. (ii) To lay287 words
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Advertisement1158 1890-10-18 6 [ROBINSON CO., ROSS The Municipal Commissioners of Geor- 7 go Town, Penang, invite separate tend- A|\|f^ ers for the following:— QTTVTP 1 A POPP 1. A screening well for a reservoir. OllXLrArUliß. DO ITPU ADR 2 A a^ r iui»gs mbero£ca?t,rODp,pes dressmakers rniiunAKUi Full particulars can be obtained at tl.o1,158 words
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Advertisement1123 1890-10-18 7 Ei ESPLANADE HOTEL. ROBINSON CO. Having been appointed Agents for the (LATE EASTERN HOTEL) Have just received a. large assort RjlxeeousgeFirb Clay and Pottery Works, V merit qf New Goods:— T are i l uter iut coutracts £or THIS HOTEL, WHICH HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY thouaderm REPAIRED, DECORATED AND NEWLY White1,123 words
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Advertisement1001 1890-10-18 8 THE P0S1TIVE i eastern and oriental hotel, government SECURITY l/tf'e Assurance Co. Limited.” PENANG* HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA: :0: o/ r itta THIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL, which has just been entirely reno 104, Clive b ree a c vated, is situated on the Sea Beach and has two entrances from1,001 words
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Advertisement221 1890-10-18 8 INDIAN RUBBER STAMPS? Of every description .mannfactuedr on the latest improved principles and with the most recently invented m*. chinery. Charges Exceedingly Moderate. Orders can be executed within 21 hours after receipt. A. KAT7LPUSS Co. No. 9, Beach Street. 2 M? THOMAS Co. Auctioneers Commission Agents and Appraisers. JVo. 28221 words
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