The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 14 February 1891
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section26 1891-02-14 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Pares 20 Cents. Prior 20 cents. VOL* lII* PENANG, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1891. No. 189.26 words
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Advertisement779 1891-02-14 1 ASSURANCES. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. Korth china Insurance Co. It 4 Tb a Marine Insurance Co., KONINKLIJKE PACKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Limited. NEGAPATAM 1 IMF ftp OTFAMTDQ THE undersigned are prepared to accept Intended Sailing and expected Arrival of Steamers. Marine insurance. ni.lM and issue Policies ou behalf of the779 words
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Article948 1891-02-14 2 While we cordially approve of the action of the Licensing Justices at their last meeting held on the 6th instant and consider it a step in the right direction, we think that the granting of spirit licenses for three instead of six months as heretofore948 words
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Article692 1891-02-14 2 It is indeed a matter for much regret that the Government do not pay the least attention to the wishes of the people as expressed from time to time through the Press and otherwise in regard to the appointment of Police Magistrates for the Settlement of Penaug.692 words
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Article1074 1891-02-14 2 Our Singapore contemporaries are very eulogistic to the memory oP the lute Mr. James Guthrie Davidson,whose deuth by a carriage accident which occurred on Sunday last wo announced in our last issue. The following is f rom the Straits Time#, which in addition to flaying a just1,074 words
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Advertisement262 1891-02-14 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT NiftLJMill IVKRV WKOMKSHAY AM) SATIIiHW. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Per Aimuiti !«>• 00 lUIf-ye.tr 8. 00 Quarter >« 4. 50 Single copy twenty cents. IE PAID IN ABREAR 6 for Hire© ihohMih, after which term the paper will only bo supplied ou payment of the262 words
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Article622 1891-02-14 3 Writing from Amsterdam, Jan. 14, ,e correspondent of the L. and C. E. fiays:— For some years there lias been a movement in the city to obtain the construction of a new exchange building, as the present one is far from being sufficient, and for this purpose the Mun,cipality622 words
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Article851 1891-02-14 3 The region in which gems, including rubies and sapphires, have for the past ten years been found, lies situated ou the western side of the Cambodian peninsula, about 240 miles south-east of Bangkok, aud covers approximately an area of 100 square miles. The centre of that district851 words
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885 1891-02-14 3 HOW MANY BEERS MAKE INTEMPERANCE Experts Conclude that the Number Varies With Different Men. Recently in the License Court of Pittsburg, says the New York Sun Judge Ewiug expressed the opinion that a man who drank five or six glasses of beer h day was not temperate. Such a conclusion885 words
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Article131 1891-02-14 4 Pknanq, 14th February, 1891. Ratee rule as follows London, Demand, Bank 3/3 dollar Do. 4 months sight, Bank 3/3| Do. 6 Credits 3/4 g Do. 6 Documentary 3/4$ Ca lcutta, Demand, Bank Us. 222 Do. 30 days sight, Private 224$ Bombay, Demand, Bank 222 Do. 30 days sight, Private131 words
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Article105 1891-02-14 4 (From the Pinang Gazette London, 1 1th February. The Natal Parlia* ment has passed a Responsible Government Rill. Signor Rudini has issued a circular to the Powers notifying that he will continue a pacific policy. The Czar has returned, unanswered, the Lord Mayor’s letter enclosing a memorial iu(From the Pinang Gazette ) - 105 words
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Article1460 1891-02-14 4 The M. M. Mail steamer Salazie, with the intermediate mails from Europe, left Colombo for yesterday at 10 a. m. Inspector Maxwell—no connection with the gentleman next door—arrived from Singapore per s. s. Ganges on the 13th instant, for duty in this Settlement. We hear that Mr.1,460 words
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274 1891-02-14 4 With regard to Mr. Geo. Miln’s visit to Penang (for one night only) the following may prove of interest to our readers:— He has made a great impression upon the theatre-goers of Sydney were the words of tke Sydney Morning Herald contained in274 words
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Article641 1891-02-14 4 We have to record another accident by which a well-known resident of Singapore lost his life on Tuesday last. Me refer to the death, by drowning, of the late Mr. E. J. Wells, the father of one of our friends and fellow citizens in641 words
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Advertisement43 1891-02-14 4 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. A Special Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners will be held in the Town Hall, at 2 p m., On Wednesday, the 18th Instant. (By order) J. W. UALLIFAX, Secretary to the Municipal Commissioners. Municipal Office, Town Hall. Pinano, 7tli February, 1891.43 words
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368 1891-02-14 5 Chapter I. A few’months ago there lived on an Estate at Laugkat a woman and lier only jiipted daughter aged nine years. I lie tber having fallen into some pecuniin° difficulties handed the child over to n manager of368 words
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Article177 1891-02-14 5 Arrivals. 10th February.—Per 8. s. Palitana from Rangoon:—Mr. F. S. Baker, Dr. L. Vogel, Dr. F. Schweizer, Mr. Carl ltutlieiiberg,Mr. and Mrs. C. Daurels,and Mr. Sears. 11th February. Per s. s. Thaipeng, from Port Weld:—Mr. R. Fraser. 13th February. Per s. s. Thaipeng, from Port Weld —Mr.177 words
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Article1467 1891-02-14 5 Minutes of a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on the I6tli January 1891* Present The Hon’ble A. M. Skinnee, C.M.0., President, J.H. Calicott, Esq., h. Comrie, Esq., F. M. McLarty Esq., A. P, Hogan, Esq., C. W, Baenett, Esq. h The President not having arrived Calicott is1,467 words
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Article614 1891-02-14 5 It is an error to suppose, as Hobbes, asserts in his Leviathan,” that sleep seals up the senses. Dr. Beattie mentions the case of a man who could bo made to dream for any subject, by whispering about it into his ear while he slept, aud it614 words
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Article335 1891-02-14 6 According to the official return, 19,148,400 bottles of cliampague were exported from France in the year *****0 (April 1, 1889, to March 31, 1890). During the same period 4,176,000 bottles were consumed in F rauce. In the course of an interview at Biskara, in Algeria, Cardinal Lavigerie, who described335 words
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Advertisement301 1891-02-14 6 The Penang Xhean Gnan Insurance Company, Limited. Capital $1,200,000,000. Divided into 24,000 Shares of $5O each. Issued: 16,970 Shares, $2O per Share. Paid up $339,400. At the Fifth Ordinary general Meeting of the above Compauy held at Penang on Saturday, the 31st of January 1891, the Directors submitted their report301 words
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Advertisement1251 1891-02-14 6 TOWN I ROSS I Notice is hereby given that all persons (desiring to register their dogs for 1891 AIMU must register them at the Municipal Mrs. CARSON Lessee and Manager. Office, Town Hall, on or before the 20th f% PA l| Mr. W. WALKER Manager for Mrs. CARSON. February next.1,251 words
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Advertisement687 1891-02-14 7 SHEETING. INSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE POSITIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY r Tl 'r J ,,a nd Steamsl„p 'sang," LIFE ASSURANCE COii LTD* THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE THAT rant. St. Croix> leaving Hongkong on «iniMWk VVI) k I tJ.e 6th iustimt, may be expected here HEAD OFFICE: 104, CLIVE STREET, CALCUTTA.687 words
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Advertisement809 1891-02-14 8 RANEBGUNQE FIRE GLAT EASTERN AND ORIENTAL HOTEL, POTTEST works. PENANG. THIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL, which has just been entirely renoHiving been eppoiuted Agent, for tho vated, is situated on the Sea Beach and Las two entrances from Farquhar Raneegunge Firk Clat and Pottery Works, gfc re et. It Contains he809 words
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Advertisement232 1891-02-14 8 INDIAN RUBBER STAMPS. x 1 'll' A’ r Of every description manufactured on the latest improved principles and with the most recently invented m*. chinery. Charges Exceedingly Moderate. -KX Orders can be executed within 24 hours after receipt. A. KAULPUSS k Co. No. 9, Beach Street. 2 M. THOMAS CoT^232 words
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