The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 6 December 1890

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  • 26 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Price 20 Cents. Pricb 20 CENTS. VOL. 11. PENANG, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1890. No. 173.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 963 1 INSURANCES. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. SHIPPING MAATSCHAPPIJ “css^— jrirtttarrss "‘"‘"T”?*T above Company by any rust Class bteamer mi t_j m o, or Sailing vessel at current rates. Hie Indo-Clnna Steam Navigation BROWN Co., Negapatam, Karri- Co, Ltd., Steam Wing Sang,” Capt. *A Agents. Cal, Port Novo, Th. 11th
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  • 1376 2 It will be admitted on all hands that Dr. Brown, while acting as the Health Officer of the Municipality did good service to the community by the various steps he took and the suggestions lie made for improving the sanitation of the town and its suburbs.
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  • 1339 2 The Jetty Sheds case which lias caused no little commotion amongst our, otherwise, easy-going community during the last three months was brought to a close on Wednesday evening. The four employes at the Sheds who were charged with Criminal breach of trust and Criminal breach of trust
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    • 256 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT Pl'llllSimi KV£ It V WKDNKSDAV AND SATVDDAY. -KX TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION PAYABLE IN ADYANCE. Ter Annum Half-year 8. 00 Quarter 4 Single copy twenty cents. IF PAID IN AKREAR 6 for three months, after which term the paper will only be supplied on payment of the l<
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  • 1123 3 Festivities on a large scale took place on the 26th October iu Berlin in celebration of the ninetieth birthday of Count von Moltke. Iu the morning l alter the officers of the general staff had offered their good wishes, the Emperor arrived to congratulate the veteran Field-Mar-shal.
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  • 626 3 London, Sf China Express.) The trouble that has been caused to the Government of the Straits Settlements through the default in the payments by the opium farmersat Singapore aud Penang can be easily explained. It is well known, of course, that terms have had to be
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  • 290 3 During the month of August last the Mediterranean fleet of the French navy was supplied with a captive balloon for the purpose of reconnoitring. The balloon has beeu constructed at the military balloon works at Calais Meudon, and has a capacity of 11,300 cubic feet.
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  • 128 4 Penang, 6th December, 1890. Kates rule as follows London, Demand, Batik 3/5{- dollar 1)0. 4 months sight, Bank 3/6 Do. 6 Credits 3/7 Do. 6 Documentary 3/71 Calcutta, Demand, Bank Its. 225 Do. 30 days sight, Private 227 Bombay, Demand, Bank 225 Do. 30 days sight,Private 227 Madras, Demand
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  • 299 4 (From the Timing Gazette.) London, 27th November.— Both Houses of Parliament liave voted tho address to the Throne without amendment. Mr. Gladsfeoue threatens to retire unless Mr. Parnell resigns. Mr. Gladstone’s Bill to give permission to a Roman Catholic to bo English Lord Chancellor or Viceroy in Ireland
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  • 1137 4 [From our Exchanges.) London, 20 th November. —The men of the second Battalion Grenadier Guards, who were sentenced to various terms of imprisonment last July for insubordination, have been released. London, 21 st November. —General Seymour has declined the command of the British forces in Egypt. General
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  • 698 4 Bombay, 20 th November. —'The Zanzibar correspondent of the Bombay Gazette sends details of the destruction of Vitu by the men of the Mast India Squadron, as related by an officer who took part in it. After sacking and burning several villages, five hundred men, seamen
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  • 1216 4 (London 8f China Express, Nov. 7tli.) The Court. —The Queen, it is now stated, will probably leave Balmoral on Wednesday afternoon, the 19th inst., for Windsor Castle. The prince of Wales yesterday concluded his visit to Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, M.P., at Weddesdon Manor, and returned
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 43 4 municipal notice. A Special Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners vrill be held in the Town Hall, at 2 p.m., On Tuesday, the 9th Instant. Business To consider and pass the Budget for 1891. (By order) J. W. HALLIFAX, Secretary to the Municipal Commissioners.
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  • 1402 5 It is officially announced that ViceAdmiral Sir Frederick W. Richards, k.c.b., has been appointed to command the China station, succeeding Vice-Ad-miral Sir Nowell Salmon, K. C. b., whose service on that statiou will shortly expire. The appointment is to date Nov. 29. Mr. N. P. Trevenen, Private
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  • 171 5 Arrivals. 3rd December.—Per s. s. Nevasa, from Rangoon —Mr. and Mrs. Oh Cheug. 3rd December. —Per s. s. Lady Weld, from Port Weld:—Mr. Colomb, Mr. Liui Poou Hock, and Mr. Ung Ah Chin. 4th December. —Pet s. s. Thaipeng from Port Weld :—Mr. and Mrs. Spalding, Mrs.
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 423 5 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. The Municipal Commissioners of Georee Town, Penang, invite separate tendrgs for the following:— 1. A screening well for a reservoir. 2. A certain number of cast iron pipes and fittings. Full particulars can be obtained at the Municipal Engineer’s Office. Separate tenders, which should be endorsed as above,
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  • 553 6 PROGRAMME OF THE PENANG RACES, JANUARY, 1891. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 20th January. FIRST RACE. Novice Plate. —Value §l5O. For all Maiden Horses. Distance 1 mile. Entrance §lO. Weight per scale. SECOND RACE. Penang Vast. —Value §l5O. For all Maiden Ponies 13.2 and under. Weight per scale and
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    • 440 6 The Penang Khean Chian Insnrance Company, Limited NOTICE is hereby given that the sth Annual Ordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders of this Company will be held at the Company’s Office, No. 34 Beach Street, Penang, on the 31st of January next, at 11 a. m. precisely. (By order of
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    • 373 6 NOTICE. On Saturday, the 20th December 1890, at 10 o’clock a. m., the Resident of the EastCoast of Sumatra will let, by public auction, at his office in Medan, the right to sell Opium in retail in Pelalawan and in its neighbouring islands in Siak proper and the islands belonging
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    • 139 6 ROSS AND BEAN, TAILORS GENTLEMEN’S l OUTFITTERS. SO. 1, BEACH STREET k SO 1. L'SION SIRES? S e JUST ARRIVED: p BLACK BEENCH ELASTIC EVENING DRESS SUITS h ,t SUITABLE FOR THE CLIMATE iMADE TO ORDER AT SHORTEST NOTICE. i ROSS And BEAN, 5 WHITE KID GLOVES, ALL SIZES- WHITE
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    • 1127 7 ESPLANADE HOTEL ROBINSON GO. Having been appointed Ageuta for the {LATE EASTERN HOTEL.) Have just received a large assort Rineegunge Firf, Clat and Pottery Works, meilt of 1% iuto coutracts for THIS HOTEL, WHICH HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY Mru| llTf r 7Pn qmuPWMtP pipfs REPAIRED, DECORATED AND NEWLY CHRISTMAS AND NEW
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 983 8 EASTERN AND ORIENTAL HOTEL, lAfe Assurance Co, Limited,*’ PI?N A NP HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA: 104, Clive Street Calcutta. THIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL, which has just, been entirely reno Capital and other Funds £4l5 090 va^e j j s situated on the Sea Beach and has two entrances from Farquliar
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    • 222 8 INDIAN RUBBER STAMPS. Of every description manufactured on the latent improved principles ami with the most recently invented mm chin ery. Charges Eickedingi.y Moderate K* Orders can be executed within 24 hours after receipt. A. KAULFTJSS Co. No. 9, Beach Street. 2 M,, THOMAS Co. <» Auctioneers Commission Agents and
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