The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 4 March 1891
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section26 1891-03-04 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Piticß 20 Cunts. PitICE 20 CENTS. VOL. HI- PENANG, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 1891. No. 194.26 words
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Advertisement940 1891-03-04 1 INSURANCES. BRITISH IND!A STEAM NAVibATION COMPANY, LIMITED. Nortli China Insurance Co. Ltd. Tlxe Marine Insurance Co., KONINKLIJKE PAGKETVAART IVIAATSCHAPPIJ. ,a NEGJPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS. «am. insurance the undersigned are prepared fco accept tended Sailing and expected Arrival of Steamers. Risks and issue Policies on behalf of the «"«lergigned having been940 words
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Article1206 1891-03-04 2 Now that a site lias been decided upon and that the preliminary works for the opening of the new Cemetery have already been taken in hand, we would suggest that steps be taken to render that last resting place of our friends and relatives as agreeable aud1,206 words
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Article872 1891-03-04 2 After all that has been written and reproduced in our columns with regard the increased military contribution, it is but just to refer to the last editorial of our local contemporary who, though rather late in the day, comes to the rescue as follows Thb farce of872 words
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Article673 1891-03-04 2 The Channel tunnel intended to unite England and France by rail is again coming to the front, Sir Edward A\ at* kin, its great promoter and champion, having written as follows to a friend with respect to the scheme We have received the usual notice from the673 words
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Advertisement259 1891-03-04 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT rtßimmi kvkrf wimsmv and SATtimtAV. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Per Annum 15. 00 Half-year 8. 00 Quarter 4. 50 ■Single copy twenty cents. IF PAID IN ARREAR 3 6 for three months, after which term the paper will only be supplied on payment of the259 words
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Article1072 1891-03-04 3 In one of his novels Anthony Trollope Sa ysa very wise thing, which many of us, women especially, would do well to J oar in mind. The gist of his words is that when people are separated for long periods and by long distances, it is a Ver1,072 words
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Article597 1891-03-04 3 I used to be a boy once, but I seem to have got over it. Boyhood is a curious disease, but every mau has to take his dose of it. He does not mind it at the time but when his complete cure has been effected, he597 words
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Article857 1891-03-04 3 There is one observance in which we Britons have acquired a greater degree of freedom than probably was ever enjoyed at any previous stage of civilisation —namely, shaving. Yet even now shaving iu prescribed limit is obligatory on certain callings. It is difficult to fiud any practical reason why857 words
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Article127 1891-03-04 4 Penang, 4th March, 1891. Rates rule as follows London, Demand, Bank 3/2 dollar Do. 4 months sight, Bank 3/3£ Do. 6 Credits 3/3£ Do. 6 Documentary 3/3f Calcutta, Demand, Bank Us. 223 Do. 30 days sight, Private 224£ Bombay, Demand, Bank 223 Do. 30 days sight,Private 2243Madras, Demand Bank127 words
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Article188 1891-03-04 4 (From tlio Pinang Gazette.) London, 27 th February. —Owing to the pressure of public opinion in France, the French painters who acceded to the request of the Empress Frederick, now staying iu Faris, to exhibit at the Berlin Exhibition, have all withdrawn their promises Great irritation exists at(From tlio Pinang Gazette.) - 188 words
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Article1356 1891-03-04 4 (From our Exchanges.) Paris, 19 th February. —The Empress Frederick is staying for a week iu Paris. It is believed that her visit is connected with the Emperor William’s desire to bring about a rapprochement with France. London, 20th February. —A debate took place in the House1,356 words
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Article2059 1891-03-04 4 The outward bound M.M. mail steamer Melbourne, with the intermediate mails from Europe, is expected to reach Singapore to-morrow morning. The P. aud 0. steamer Clyde with the letters, etc. of a week later, left Colombo yesterday, at 2 p. m., aud may therefore be expected to2,059 words
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Advertisement42 1891-03-04 4 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. The next Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners will be held in the Town Hall, at 2 p.m., On Friday, the 13th Instant. (By order) J. W. HALLIFAX, Secretary to the Municipal Commissioners. Municipal Office, Town Hall. Penang, 4th March, 1891.42 words
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557 1891-03-04 5 (i Siam Mercantile Gazette) It is with the liveliest satisfaction that we read of the triumph of our contemporary the Straits Independent in the vexatious libel suit recently instituted against that journal, and which basso completely collapsed when exposed to the common sense and impartial(iSiam Mercantile Gazette) - 557 words
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Article255 1891-03-04 5 Nibonq Tebal vs. Parit Buntar. The first match between the “Nibonq Tebal Recreation Club” and the “Krian Recreation Club” was played at Parit Buntar on Saturday last, the 28th February, and resulted in a very easy victory to the former, by one innings and 66 runs. The Nibong Tebal255 words
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Article323 1891-03-04 5 Friday, 27tl> February. The following Ordinances, passed at a Meeting of the Legislative Council held on the 26th instant, and assented to by His Excellency the Governor, are published:— An Ordinance to amend The Savings Bank Ordinance 1879.” An Ordinance to amend “The Post Office Ordinance 1879.” The323 words
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Article96 1891-03-04 5 The following account, for January, 1891, has been forwarded by the Managers of the under-mentioned Banks, duly certified by them, for publication in the Government Gazette. Average Amount or Bank Notes in Circulation. Singapore. Mercantile Bank 631,320 Chartered Bank 1,149,904 H’kong Shanghai Bank 1,302,568 Penang.96 words
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Article166 1891-03-04 5 Arrivals. 28th February.—Per s. s. Teutonia, from Klaug —Mr. Syed Mahamed. 28th February.—Per s. s. Thaipeng, from Port Weld:—Mr. C. Foster. Ist March.—Per s. s. Lady Weld, from Port Weld :—Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Treacher, Mr. H. B. Collinge, Mr. Wm. Cowan, Mr. F. W. Cooper,166 words
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Article1475 1891-03-04 5 At a meeting of archaeologist held recently in the Catatumbs of St. Priscilla, situated in the Via Salaria of RomeCommander de Rossi, President of the Pontifical Academy of Archaeology, announced the important discovery of the basilica of St. Sylvester, dating from the fourth century, and containing the tombs of1,475 words
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Advertisement111 1891-03-04 6 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. The Municipal Commissioners of George Town, Penang, invite tenders for the constructional and ornamental Ironwork, Zinc roofing, etc., for a Fish Market to be erected in Market Street Ghaut, as an extension of the Central Market. Full particulars can be obtained at the Municipal Engineer’s Office. Tenders, which111 words
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Advertisement781 1891-03-04 7 ■jTWI T C H B A C K INBURE YOUR LIFE IN THE NOTICE. POSITIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY p 00 LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. "1 th I visitors can obtain tickets which 9 day purchased the bnsmess hitherto h j e ,e Tramway fare and two rides HEAD OFFICE 104, CLIVE781 words
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Advertisement736 1891-03-04 8 EANEEGUKGE HEE CLAY AND ORIENTAL HOTEL, POTTERY WORKS. PENANG. THIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL, which has just been entirely renoHavinß been appointed Agents for the vated, is situated on the Sea Reach and lias two entrances from Farquhar RakEEgujtoe Fire Olay and Pottery Works, ytreet. It contains: we are prepared to736 words
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Advertisement226 1891-03-04 8 INDIAN RUBBER STAMPS; Of every description manufactured on the latest improved principles and with the most recently invented in achinery. Charges Exceedingly Moderate K>h Orders can be executed within £<j hours after receipt. A. KAULFUSS Co. No. 9, Beach Street. .7 M. THOMAS Co. Auctioneers Commission Agents aud Appraisers. No.226 words
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