The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 10 December 1890
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section26 1890-12-10 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Prick 20 Cents. Price 20 cents. VOL. 11. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1890. No. 174.26 words
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Advertisement998 1890-12-10 1 INSURANCES. BRITISH INDIA STEAH/I NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED] srrTPPTmi The Marine Insurance Co., NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ, Limited. NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS. Indo-Chma Steam Navigation the undersigned are prepared to accept Intended Sailing and expected Arrival of Steamers. Hisks and issue Policies oti behalf of the FOR CALCUTTA. above Company by998 words
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2758 1890-12-10 2 To say that we were astounded, disappointed, nay thoroughly baffled and disgusted, would but ill express our feelings at the off-hand manner in which our City Fathers seem to have acted with reference to the reletting of the Jetty Sheds for the ensuing year.2,758 words
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Advertisement276 1890-12-10 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT PUBLISHED EVE lIP WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. K>n TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Ter Annum Jl. 15. 00 Half-year 00 Quarter L 50 Single copy twenty cents. IF PAID IN ARUEA.It 6 for three months, after which term the paper will only he supplied on payment of276 words
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Article1103 1890-12-10 3 Like another Diogenes, who occasionally left his tub and wandered about the streets of Athens in search of an honest man, H. R. H. Prince Sanprasic of Siam lately left his palatial shell at Bangkok on the look-out for Dame Justice. Failing to come across the1,103 words
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Article363 1890-12-10 3 AVhen the Czarewitch arrived at Vienna, the Ring and Prater Strassen were filled with many lines of people, who cheered in a very demonstrative fashion as the Emperor passed on his way to the station, showing that the political significance of the day was not363 words
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Article605 1890-12-10 3 Two members of the Paris College of Aerial Navigation—M. Besancon, aeronaut, and M. Hermite, astronomer —propose seriously, as already mentioned, to reacli the North Pole by means of a ballqon, and have explained to their colleagues the means by which they hope to succeed605 words
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Article130 1890-12-10 4 Penang, 10th December, 1890. Hates rule as follows London, Demand, Bank 3/5 dollar Do. 4 months sight, Bank 3/5| Do. 6 Credits 3/6$ Do. 6 Documentary 3/6.j Calcutta, Demand, Bank Its. 222$ Do. 30 days sight, Private 225 Bombay, Demand, Bank 222 J Do. 30 days sight,Private 225 Madras,130 words
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Article124 1890-12-10 4 (From the Pinang Gazette.) London 4 th December. —Tho Irish Land Bill has been read a second time with a majority in its favor of 138. Mr. Parnell and a number of Irish members voted in the majority. Mrs. Pearcy, the Hampstead murderess, has been sentenced to death.(From the Pinang Gazette.) - 124 words
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Article1404 1890-12-10 4 justice leaving his child behiud.— Siam Mercantile Gazette. Telegraphic information lias been received that the mail despatched heuee via Negapatam on the 13th ultimo was delivered in Loudon last Monday, the Bth instant. Mr. Bostock having completed the survey of the Harbour will leave Penang on orjustice leaving his child behiud.—Siam Mercantile Gazette. - 1,404 words
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Article289 1890-12-10 4 The annual distribution of Medals and Prizes to the pupils of the St. George’s Girls’ School took place on Monday afternoon. The Hon. the Resident Councillor, Mrs. Birch, Rev. G. Walling, Mr. W. Allen, Mr. W. A. Bieknell (Hon. Secretary) with some of the parents and289 words
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Article292 1890-12-10 4 Availing themselves of the presence of H. M. S. Mutine, the Sergeants of the Detachment of the 58th Regiment quartered at the Lines challenged their comrades of the Navy to a shooting competition to test their merits as marksmen on the Range. The match come off292 words
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344 1890-12-10 4 CURIOUS OCCURRENCE ON BOARD A P. O. STEAMER. The recent case of the death of a child on board the P. O. steamer “Shannon,” in which the ships’ doctor refused to give a certificate and the body was carried on to Colombo and afterwards to Calcutta, continues to excite the344 words
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Advertisement44 1890-12-10 4 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. A Special Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners will be held in the Town Hall, at 2 p.m., On Wednesday, the 1 th Instant. Business To consider and pass the Budget for 1891. (By order) J. W. HALLIFAX, Secretary to the Municipal Commissioners.44 words
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Article206 1890-12-10 5 Arrivals. 6th December.— Per s. s.- Teutonia, •from Klang —Mr. Williams. 6th December. Per s. s. Kongsee, from Rangoon —Mrs. C. J. Allen. 6th December. —Per s. s. Lady 1 Veld, from Port Weld —Mr. Keyt, and Mr. Toft. 7th December. —Per s. s. Thaipeng, from Port206 words
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Article1434 1890-12-10 5 Minutes of a Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on the 21st November IS9O. Present Tho Hou’ble A. M. Skin tier President J. H. Callcott, Esq., D. Comkie, Esq., F. M. McLarty, Esq., K. A. P. Hogan, Esq. Absent C. W. Barnett, Esq. 1. The minutes of the1,434 words
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Article245 1890-12-10 5 —During the last five years the Government of Bengal has carried out an interesting inquiry into tlie manners and customs and the ethnological characters of the principal tribes and castes of India. A recent paper by Mr. H. H. Risley, read before the Anthropological Institute, gives many of245 words
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Advertisement158 1890-12-10 5 SHIPPING NOTICE. For Pad an g via Acheen and West Coast Ports of Sumatra. The first steamer of the Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij under the command of Captain Bowbijes will leave Singapore on the 13th January, 1891, arriving at Penang on the 15th and sailing hence on the following day. For158 words
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Advertisement523 1890-12-10 5 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. The Municipal Commissioners of George 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,523 words
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Article, Illustration554 1890-12-10 6 FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 20th January. FIRST RACE. Novice Plate. —Value $150. For all Maiden Horses. Distance 1 mile. Entrance §10. Weight per scale. SECOND RACE. Penang Vast. —Value §150 For all Maiden Ponies 13.2 and under. Weight per scale and554 words
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Advertisement439 1890-12-10 6 The Penang Khean Gnan Insurance 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, ISo. 34 Beach Street, lenang, on the 31st of January next, at 11 a. m. precisely. (By order of439 words
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Advertisement369 1890-12-10 6 NOTICE. On Saturday, the 20th December 1890, at 10 o’clock a. in., the Resident of the EastCoast of Sumatra will let, by public auction, at his oflice in Medan, the right to sell Opium in retail in Pelalawan and in its neighbouring islands in Siak proper and the islands belonging369 words
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Advertisement128 1890-12-10 6 ROSS AND BEAN, TAILORS GENTLEMEN’S OUTFITTERS. NO. 1, BEACH STREET ft AO 1. I’M' STREET JUST ARRIVED: BLACK FRENCH ELASTIC EVENING DRESS SUITS SUITABLE FOR THE CLIMATE MADE TO ORDER AT SHORTEST NOTICE. ROSS AND BEAN, WHITE KID GLOVES, ALL SIZESWHITE TIES. WHITE FRENCH BOWS. LATEST NOVELTIES. ROSS AND BEAN.128 words
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Advertisement1059 1890-12-10 7 KAK =SZir Y ESPLANADE HOTEL. ROBINSON CO. Having been appointed Agents for the (LATE EASTERN HOTEL.} Have just received a large assort Ra.sbegunge Fire Clay and Pottery Works, ment of wo are prepared to enter into contracts for m rTrr. the under Jatioued.— THIS HOTEL, WHICH HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY SALT1,059 words
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Advertisement987 1890-12-10 8 T fM‘ J EASTERN AND ORIENTAL HOTEL, Jjife Assurance Co. 66 Limited. PENANG HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA: o; 104, Clive Street, Calcutta. THIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL, which lias just been entirely reno Capital and other Funds £Jlo,0!)0 yate( j j s situated on the Sea Beach and has two entrances987 words
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Advertisement224 1890-12-10 8 INDIAN RUBBER STAMPS. Of every description manufactured on the latest improved principles and with the most recently invented ma« chinery. Charges Exceedingly IModeuate. 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.224 words
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