The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 7 March 1891
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section26 1891-03-07 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Pricb 20 Claw. PitICE 20 CENTS. VOL. Ill* PENANG, SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1891. No. 195.26 words
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Advertisement905 1891-03-07 1 INSURANCES. BR mSH.ND! A STEAM NAVIGATIOMMMPANY, LIMITED. *«th cum* insurance co. Ltd. The Marine Insurance Co., KONINKLIJKE PACKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Li ed r NEGAPATAM LINE Of STEAMERS. marine insurant TUB undersigned are prepared to accept 11 (>i i<le<l Sailing and expected Arrival of Steamers. Risks and issue Policies on behalf of905 words
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Article1381 1891-03-07 2 As we have reason to believe that the Government have initiated steps in accordance with the views recently expressed by His Excellency the Governor towards the improvement of the educational system that obtains in this Colony, we consider it incumbent to invite His Excellency’s attention to a1,381 words
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Article1488 1891-03-07 2 {Home papers up to Feb. 6th The German Emperor lias now accent ed the resignation of Count Walde™ as Chief of the Grand General Staff bn> has refused to comply with his requ es of leave to retire into private life, and has appointed him to the1,488 words
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Advertisement263 1891-03-07 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT PlliUSim» EVm IfKIINKSDAV AND SATUSDAT. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. I’er Annum ..> 15. 00 Half-year 8. 00 Quarter 4. 50 Single copy twenty cents. IF PAID IN ARREAR 9 6 for three months, after which term the paper will only be supplied on payment of263 words
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585 1891-03-07 3 In November last, the French newspapers made it known that M. Etienne under Secretary of State for the Colonies, had takeuinhand a scheme for setting up, at Saigon, a bacteriological Institute for studying the infectious diseases peculiar to hot climates, such as cholera, leprosy, beri-beri, dysentery585 words
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Article240 1891-03-07 3 The pope lias granted an audience to Mr. Jean de Bounefon, whose book, “Le Pape de Domain,” was condemned by the Congregation of the Index. The interview is of a striking character. Leo XIII., after having congratulated the young author on his filial submission, went240 words
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Article247 1891-03-07 3 A few months ago we noted that a factory had come into existence at Maidstone, in Kent, where the preparation of “hop tea” was being carried on. This product has now been placed on the market by the Hop Tea Company, of Eastcheap, London. It is sold at247 words
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Article678 1891-03-07 3 A London paper lectures the gilded youth on their neglect of duty in the ball-room, saying:—lb must be difficult for a youth who has accustomed himself to treat his female partner of the lawnteunis ground as a chum or a pal to make a sudden and678 words
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329 1891-03-07 3 (From a Pessimist’s Note-book.) A woman’s constancy is the most irrelevant thing in nature. Habit moulds even a caifc-iron principle. To love is to escape ennui; to be loved is to iuvite it. To err is human, but to sin divine. When conscience oversleeps329 words
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Article131 1891-03-07 4 Penang, 7th March, 1891. Rates rule as follows London, Demand, Panic 3/2 dollar Do. 4 months sight, Bank 3/3 f Do. 6 Credits 3/3 4 Do. 6 Documentary 3/3| Calcutta, Demand, Bank Its. 223£ Do. 30 days sight, Private 225£ Bombay, Demand, Bank 223$ Do. 30 days sight, Private131 words
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Article165 1891-03-07 4 (From tho Pinang Gazette.) London, 4th March. —Sir John Pope Hennessy moved in the House of Commons that coaling stations should be under Naval instead of Military control, and urged that the Government should try tho experiment in Indian and seas. Lord George Hamilton admitted the dangers of(From tho Pinang Gazette.) - 165 words
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Article1035 1891-03-07 4 (London Sp China Express. Feb. 6th.) Court. —The Queen is still at Osborne. Two Drawing Rooms are announced on March 4 and 13. The date fixed for the marriage of Princess Louise, second daughter of Prince and Princess Christian, is July 25. The Prince of(London Sp China Express. Feb. 6th.) - 1,035 words
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Article1305 1891-03-07 4 As was to be expected, the Military contribution of §585,211.66 which this Colony is called upon to pay to relieve the (poor) British taxpayers at home has been voted (what a ghastly satire on the word at the meeting of the Legislative Council which was held the1,305 words
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Article1325 1891-03-07 4 By A Griffin. 5 His name is Ah {Something, and ho lives somewhere in the region of Chulia •Street, where his chop is distinguished by board which tells you he is a Shoemaker.” He is the converse of all other Chinamen, th e only one I ever1,325 words
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Advertisement42 1891-03-07 4 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. The next Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners will beheld in the Town II all, at 2 f.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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Article213 1891-03-07 5 Arrivals. stli March.—Per s. s. Putiala, from Calcutta: —Mr. Murray;—from Rangoon —Mr. Leinzer, Mr. P. Clark, aud Mr. C. Hank in. sth March. Per s. s. Fundua, from Singapore —Mr. Geo. Griffin, Brother Aloysius, Mr. Fra Riding Rick, Mr. Cheah Tek Soon, and Mr. Teali Hiu. sth213 words
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Article603 1891-03-07 5 (Government Gazette, Feb. 27 tli.) Mr. F. Burnside, Secretary to the British Resident, has been appointed to be Second Assistant Secretary to Government, with effect from the Ist Jan. A Proclamation issued under the Quar" antine and Prevention of Disease Order in Council, 1890, notifies that under the(Government Gazette, Feb. 27 tli.) - 603 words
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Article775 1891-03-07 5 The supposed comic papers have hitherto sadly neglected an apparently inexhaustible store of humour—the schoolboy. Numerous examples of eccentric essays by juvenile exponents of history, geograpy, national history, and philosophy have already been cited by examiners, and from those, together witli important additions to the record775 words
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Article640 1891-03-07 5 A Taxidermist iu the Southern States of America has made to the gentlemen of Richmond, Virginia, a proposition which is sufficiently extraordinary, and which opens up field for wide speculation. He offers to prepare the body of the late Jefferson Davis by a method of embalming which shall640 words
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Article627 1891-03-07 6 (3d. for each concert ho attends. —The Star The Duke of Fife is tlie Royal candidate for the vacant Garter, but Lord Salisbury will scarcely dare to ignore the claims of the numerous Tory Magnates who are yearning for the coveted blue ribon, especially after the execrations and bowlings(3d. for each concert ho attends.—The Star. - 627 words
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Advertisement201 1891-03-07 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, which201 words
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Advertisement819 1891-03-07 7 ■gWI T C H B A C K insure your life in the notice. POSITIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY rBITCH^ D LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. i™.*».*.. «.u»*, *!'f B visitors can obtain tickets which 9 day purchased the business hrtherU. "Se the Tramway fare and two rides HEAD OFFICE 104, CLIVE STREET,819 words
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Advertisement715 1891-03-07 8 RANEEGUNGE fire clay AND ORIENTAL HOTEL, POTTEKY WORKS. I PENANG. 'I'HIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL, which has just been entirely reno- Having been appointed Agents for the vated, is situated on the Sea Beach and has two entrances from Farquliar Rinbesongb Fx»t Otar and I’ottery Works, lt contains: we are prepared715 words
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Advertisement233 1891-03-07 8 INDIAN RUBBER STAMPS. Of every description mannftictnreii on the latest improved principles and with the most recently invented machinery. Charges Exceedingly Moderate. K* Orders can be executed within 24 hours after receipt. A. KAULFUSS Co. No. 9, Beach Street. 2 M. THOgAS at Co. Auctioneers Commission Agents and Appraisers. No.233 words
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