The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 31 August 1892
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section28 1892-08-31 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUELISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS. PUOE 20 C JESTS. Price 20 Cents. VOL- IY• PENANG, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1892. No- 325.28 words
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Advertisement887 1892-08-31 1 •nhTkortli-Britlsli and Mercai- I TITE straits INSURANCE tile iusurauce company. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. COMPANY, LIMITED. KONINKLIJKE PACKtTVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. j n«» o,^=s,».^^ Capital M/Xiupuu. Subscribed capital 53,000 000 Company,*are authorized oj NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS- Paid up 600,000 a: nt r Gainst Fire upon the most fa vo-887 words
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Article1301 1892-08-31 2 It is not often that wo trouble ourselves with extraneous politics, or anything else, but what immediately concerns our own little Island and its prosperity, and it is in tbis respect that we approach the present condition of party politics at Horne. To begin with, it may1,301 words
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1008 1892-08-31 2 Writing to the “Christian World” on Mr. Gladstone’s victory at the genera) election, the Rev. J. Guinness Rogers says that altogether it is one of the most remarkable political achievements of the generation. It is (ho proceeds) necessary to emphasise this1,008 words
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Advertisement260 1892-08-31 2 the straits independentT PIBLISBKII IVEl! TOJBMT AM SATIP.It\V EVEMM KX terms of subscription. PAYABLE IN ADVANCE: Per Annum >• Half-year J.W Single copy twenty cents. IF PAID IN ARREAR 5 for three months, after which term the paper will only be supplied on payment ot l arrear.” Postage, 1 cent260 words
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Article831 1892-08-31 3 A. HWBAXK - BT A. HWBAXK. —lndian Engineering. a former number of this Journal ;iu article on the Future of v r At that time the rupee had u« upward leap in consequence of ...rUinoperations in America. Anglo* I j is is were jubilant —as was indeed rr,il. But Anglo-India—lndian Engineering. - 831 words
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Article765 1892-08-31 3 1 ho Eiffel Fuwor at the Paris Exhibition of 1889 w.i.s so novel and so popular a teature ihat the erection of similar towers of ituneus.) altitude seemed certain to folio-v. Fiie French engineer adapted iroi to a new purpose upon predetermined mathematical considerations in i*ega*d to765 words
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Article336 1892-08-31 3 How a Soldie it was Punisukd. Whkn the uews of the attempt upon Mi*. Frick’s liie reached the military vnrwp at Homestead, Private Jums,.o£ the lOf h Regimeut, shouted Three cheers for tiie assassin.” Colonel Streeter, who heard the shout, hurried to the camp ami ordered336 words
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Article408 1892-08-31 3 he opened up at moderate cost. Mel~ bourne Lender. In Queensland, there is a district c tiled the Gem couuiry, where, if ru.no does not lie, precious stones in iy be picked up as if it were the fabled valley o' Sinbad’s adventure. 'Fiie locality G situatedhe opened up at moderate cost.—Mel~ bourne Lender. - 408 words
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Article395 1892-08-31 3 The Vatican has set its seal, by tho issue of au Lnoyeiicul, to the testimony which i wo hemispheres are bearing just mow to the greatness of Christopher Column us. M«*re than foilr hundred years ago tiie great discoverer carried ins proposals tor the quest of a new395 words
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Article138 1892-08-31 4 Penang, 31st August, 1802. Rates rule as follows London, Demand, Bank 2,9 dollar. Do. 4 months sight, Bank 2/9| Do. 3 Credits 2.10 Do. 3 Docomenlary 2/10} CaLCOTIA, Demand, Bank /»>■ -27 Do. 7 days sight, Private 228} Bombay, Demand, Bank 227 Do. 7 days sight,Private 228} Madras, Demand138 words
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Article137 1892-08-31 4 (From the Pinang Gazette.) London, 2bth August. —Cholera has broken out at Havre. Sir William Harcourt has been reelected for Derby by a majority of nearly five thousand. Mr. Mundella, in a speech at Sheffield, stated that a new scheme of taxation will probably be necessary. London, 26th(From the Pinang Gazette.) - 137 words
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Article830 1892-08-31 4 (Singapore Free Press.) The Colonial steamer Sea Belle was pigualled as coining in from the E ist about 11 a.m. on Saturday, having been expected the day before. At 11.30 11. E. the Governor landed at Johnston’s Pier, accompanied by the Uon’ble Major Me Callum,(Singapore Free Press.) - 830 words
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Article2147 1892-08-31 4 Thb Acting Resident on Duty.”— On Saturday morning last, the Acting Resident Councillor drove to Balik Pulo via Bagitu Le{>aa and the Ghinting road. After breakfasting with tbe District officer, Mr. 'Trotter, accompanied by Mr. Micbell, visited the Police quarters and the Hospital, and there transacted business2,147 words
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Advertisement111 1892-08-31 4 Perak State Railway. NOTICE. 0,1 and after tlie Ist October 1392, ami uutil farther notice, the Railway charges on the following goods will be reduced as under Rice from 5 cents to 3 cents a picul Matches U Kerosene Oil 6 »> 3 a Wine Spirits „10 5 Sheep Goats111 words
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105 1892-08-31 5 esterday morning, an application was made in Chambers, before Mr. Justice Goldney that the transfer of the trial to Singapore of the two partners of the late firm of Brown Co., might Im cancelled. The counsel for the de fence,105 words
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Article1427 1892-08-31 5 Correspondents are requested to authenticate their letters and to favour ns, confidentially, with their names if they do not wish to have them published. We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opi)iioiis e,rpr;ssed by oar Correspondents. Veterinary Surgeons in Penang. To tho Editor, Straits Independent,— Sir, —my attention1,427 words
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Article155 1892-08-31 5 Wo, Dree Press, hoar to-day (Friday 2 (sth) t hat Mr. 8. 11. Gatty, the AttorneyGeneral of Trinidad is likely to be appointed ton Puisne Judgeship in the Straits Sol tlements. The salary attached to the post in Trinidad is £l,OOO per annum, and £3)O fur clerical155 words
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Article284 1892-08-31 5 Tiie following passages have been engaged for the Straits n o IIC.ME I ASSENGEICS. Per Peninsular and Oriental. Per P. and O. s. s. Paramatta from London, July 22.—T0 Singapore:—Mr. F. (i. Somerville, Mr. Ivuox, Mr. Miranio, Mrs. Pi behai d, Mr. liaiieuiauii, aud Mr. (J U.284 words
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Article548 1892-08-31 6 T)ie Quartermaster Geueral of tl)© United States lias issued a bulletin iux tl»e history of tlie natioual fl*tf from the time of the declaration of ludepend- ence. By a resolution of Congress in June 1777, it was ordered that the flag of the thirteeu United States548 words
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Article890 1892-08-31 6 The maintenance of the Sultan’s harem costs Turkey 30,000,000 gold rou bles yearly (£3,000,000). Woman says it is a perfect nest of intrigue and scandal, of envy, hatred, malice, and all uncharitableness. AY hen one of the ladies leaves the harem to marry (and about too ol them leave890 words
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Advertisement820 1892-08-31 6 GRAND AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE JjL JL Tl Wfi HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, 11 \J CROCKERY, UArTATriM glassware, mail rUuJNDIIY COM Pi A’V PHAETON, CARRIAGES, HORSES VJA Ail I, HARNESS, DOG-CART. Weld ft Urn, PLANTS, 4c., 4c., VMH ?A TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION ENG INEERS, On Monday 4 Tuesday, sth820 words
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Advertisement978 1892-08-31 7 IMcLARTY COMPANY, T CONSULTING ENGINEERS, NAVAL ARCHITECTS, H,, McU rty. Penang surveyors no. 30, beach street, CODE (l 887.) PENANG. tH ues*- 1 AND O C.” 4th EdlUon General Manager: Itk codbs. contractors, =lv. r. M. McLARTY, A/./j/.ff. WE SUPPLY THE UNDERMENTIONED: n ilforms, Forgings of »11 Uind?, Iron and978 words
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Advertisement653 1892-08-31 8 RANEEGUNGE FIRE CLAY. HOW OPEJj POTTERY WORKS. UNDER EXPERIENCED EUROPEAN MANAGEMENT. VICTORIA HOTEL Wokks, we are prepared to enter con- tracts for tit© undermentioned SALT GLAZED STONEWAKE PIPES MAIN ROAD, TAIPING. All sizes from 2 to 24 diam. Largely used throughout India, Burnuth and Centrally situated; close to the Railway653 words
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Advertisement205 1892-08-31 8 Cautonl^gg^M Ageiu.s I,arir tavoiabie ta,!;® 1 H,, H For f Pmic olar H boust^« to divide as foil, JW hltt A Dividend of u Si.nret.olUe,., A To transferred cre <l't of Reserve P mi( Tobe rri edto newac B North China Insurance c 0 l .^B Capital SlUffiCßißun il.0(!0i»!M A”205 words
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