Straits Echo, 30 June 1915

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  • 37 1 Straits Echo s tv CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR BAST GENERALLY VOL. 13- $24 Per Annum. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, 30tb JUNE, 1915. Siifle C 0,,, 10 cMt. No. 146
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    • 987 1 -.was»»» mamnw mmw > z o r N «5» Tfes Doctor advises and reoomq mends. It is nonri.'liing f iavi- gorafcing- aud strengtkeniag. I latlS «***!»s r«B *.*fl for Cars on Hire Call at or ’phone (No. 694) to Georgetown Motor Garage 7*. Penang Road. WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN REPAINTING
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    • 14 1 1 BUNGALOW No. I42B. BURMAH ROAD. LOCATION QUIET HEALTHY. APPLY 53, Berne A Street.
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  • 1183 2 VIII.—APPEAL OF THE WAR POSTER A Disciplined Nation. (From a Neutral Corretpondent The first thing that caught my eye when I entered a German railway compartment at the frontier was a large yellow placard on the wall. In big letters, it warned soldiers not to enter imto
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  • 729 2 Bt One f'kom thb Front. In a photograph which comes from the front I sea a man has bad his hair neatly parted by a bullet in the centre with the art and exactitude of a hairdresser. A visit to the hospitals at the military bases in
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    • 458 2 For a few nights only. at The King Street Theatre, The Grand Opera Co. of Penang, (after a half-year’s tour of the Dutch East Indies. To-aijiht, 30th June, 1915 when the company will stage THAT MOST AM0SIN6 OF ALL COMEDIES. Cheloring Chelorong,” OE The Two Fools.” Come Early Come Early
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    • 39 2 Something Dependable. Diarrh<aa is always more or less prevalent during this weather. Be prepared for it. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is prompt and effectual. It can always be depended upon. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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    • 775 2 THE BLOOD is the LIFE of the FLESH Dr. Morse’s Indian Root Pills-What they are and what they do. Their Four Principal Ingredients. It is an established fact that all diseases spring from one source, namely Impurity of the Blood. Therefore our strength, health, and life depend upon the vital
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  • 361 3 Son* Letters of Protest. We give below several letters sent to the Editor of the Singapore Free Prett protesting against the insertion of the Colour Bar clause in The Reserve Force and Civil Guard Bill. The writers state tkeir case so fully that we have little
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  • 1276 3 To the Editor of the Singapore Free Frets. Dear Sir, —The compulsory service Bill for British Europeans of pure descent cn both sides is without doubt the sole dominating topio of the hour at present in Singapore. Your leader of Saturday’s date, Mr.
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  • 214 3 The average run of men get their wisdom too late to make much profit out of it. The young man is ready to admit that he knows it all; the old man that he knows nothing. Each gpeaks out of the stock of his The man
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  • 83 3 The undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by Messrs. Allen Dennys Co. by auction yesterday and by private treaty during the week. 60,000 lbs. were Diamond Smoked Sheet $126 to $l3O No. 2 $l2l $126 Plain SHB »121 Unsmoked Sheet $ll4 $l2O Fine Pale Crepe $129
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    • 820 3 MOTOR GARAGE CHIN SENC CO., LTD., 41, FARQUHAR^STREET. (Within a few minutes walk of|all the Hotels.) TELEPHONE 420. We have the best fleet of motor cars in the place driven by expert drivers. WE STOCK ALL MOTOR ACCESSORIES. Our Lorry collects and transports Passenger's luggage TRY US. 8 JO< rRI
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    • 513 3 BOER TOBACCO REAL MAGALIESBURG SPRINGBOK Sold in i pound Lead BY ALL THE LEADING DEALERS. In weakness, neurasthenia CONSUMPTION CHLOROSIS *1 x O Use HEMOGLOBIN Deschiens All doctors agree that this vital Iron of the Blood ALWAYS CURES, and gives every one health, strength and beauty. Far better than uncooked
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  • 96 4 Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THB CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Fuel. Daily Local >M $24 per annum. Outstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLR ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 N B All buainaas communication*
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  • 1277 4 There are two ways of conquering the world, and they have both had a good trial. The one most commonly tried is the way of the direct, dewnright people who siy they will stand no nonsense.” Their ideas are very clear. Conquests are won by war.
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  • 86 4 To THB Editor op thb Straits Echo. Dear Sir, As several people have called to-day to enquire whether we are willing to receive applications for the new War Loan, we beg to say that we shall be pleased to receive applications on the terms set forth
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  • 1015 4 The death is announced of Miss Chaprom, a private nurse, which occurred in the General Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, on Friday. Mr. A. F. Richards, Assistant District Officer and Collector of Land Revenue, Krian, has taken a month’s leave, which he j is spending in Java. We regret
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  • 925 4 Work is the ruin of the drinking classes sighed a pillar of the pahit-table at the club last night. The Enthusiastic V. A. By Jove, this is I splendid I’ve never seen such growth The Pessimistic Manager Yes, but it’s taking a lot out of the soil. To
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    • 155 4 OUR PYJAMA SUIT DOES NOT ITCH, BUT OUR PRICE WILL TICKLE YOU. Best London Cut Pyjama Suits, all sizes in stock, made of Superior Flannelette, soft and comfortable, turn down collars, neat and beautiful stripes, fittings guaranteed. PRICE ONLY $2.75 per suit. KHNG Co., w»u« e ipoh. Question If a
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  • 633 5 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. munitions bill N OTABLE SPEECH by abour leader. London, June 28. In the debate in the House of Commons on the Munitions Bill, a notable contribution was made by Mr. J. Hodge, the new spokesman of the Labour Party owing to Mr.
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  • 158 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. DIFFICULT OPERATIONS. CARSO. A GEOLOGICAL CURIOSITY. Uudiue, June 28. The Italians, advancing on the slopo B cf he Carso mountains, are encountering “Xfc-aordinary difficulties. Carso is a geological curiosity, with innumerable grottoes, cave., wells and galleries, adapted for hilden bitteries an! concealing large
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  • 431 5 CARDINAL GASPARVS EXPLANATION. ALL VYING IT ILIAN APPREHENSIONS. Rjme, June 28. Cardinal Gaspxri, the Papil Secretary of State, has given an explanation of the 'nterview granted by His Holiness the Pope to the Rome correspondent of the Libvrti, which h is excited much angry comment in Italy.
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  • 612 5 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram Air Raid oa Friedriehshafea. Paris, June 29, 12 50 a m. A Paris communique states With the exception of an artillery duel, the day was comparatively quiet every where A French aeroplane ou Sunday morning dropped eight bombs on Zeppe'in 6heds at Fiiedrichshafon.
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  • 688 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. GERMAN VERSION. NORTH-EAST OF PRZASNYZ. Amsterdam, Juno 28. A German communique states that the Russian attacks north-east of Przisnysz have collapsed with great Russian losses. Occupation of Kalisz. The Au8tro-German forces have occupied Kalisz, General von Linsingen, after five days’ heavy fighting, crossing
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  • 1355 5 FROM DUTCH SOURCES. From the Sumatra Post of the la9t wejk we take the following special telegrams Duration of the War. The Military Correspondent of the Times says that the public must be prepared for the possibility of the Allies being obliged to postpone the definite issue
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  • 140 5 Annual General Meeting. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, Juno 30. At the meeting of the shareholder* of the Balgowuie Rubber Estate Mr. Kindersley, who presided, said that there was some criticism owing to the fact that the directors, prior to this year, had not informed the shareholders that
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  • 183 5 Impressive Requiem Service At the Church of the Assumption this morning a large congregation attended the Requiem Service for the repose of the soul of the late Rt Rev. Father Meneuvrier, Vicir General, and Vicar of the Church of the Assumption. The service which was an impressive
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  • 21 5 Obituary. Mr, Alexander Keaeaty. London, June 28. The death has taken place of Mr. Alexander Kenealy, Editor of the Daily Mirror.
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  • 744 6 Inadequate Evidence Taken bt The Magistrate. In the Supremo Court this morning (says the Singapore evening paper of Monday), Mr. Justice Earnshaw heard and quickly decided an appeal against a decision of Mr. Clarke, second magistrate. The appellant, a Tamil named Chinasamy, was convicted by Mr. Clarke
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  • 97 6 Tennis Tournament. The tennis tournament at the Golf Club came to a close on Monday night:— Men s Doubles Handicap. Prentis and Bennett —5/6 beat Savi and Gregsoa —4/6 2-6 6—l 6—3. The following are the winners Mens Singles Handicap A Clast. Threlfall. Men's Singles Handicap B
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  • 40 6 The following ties have been fixed for to-morrow Single Handicap. J M Chalmers (c s) vs. W Hamit n. Championship Pahs. Chalmers and Sharpe vs. Rose and Soutbam. Doubles Handicap. Guodwin aud Terzauo vs. Dick and Henderson.
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  • 1043 6 Singapore Optnion. We have nothing to take from, and little to add to, what we have already said upon the question of local defence. The bill prepared by the Government with a slowness which is positively staggering, has passed its first reading. It stands over for a fortnight
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  • 1255 6 RESTORATION OF THE BOARD OF ADMIRALTY. [From a Naval Correspondent When a First Lord is appointed to the Board of Admiralty, the practice is that he selects and appoints anew the rest of the members of the Board. He may, of course, reappoint existing members. In the
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  • 250 6 Ordinary Meeting. Au ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held at tho Municipal Offio yesterday afternoon. There were present Mr. W. Peel (President), Mr. J Mitchell and Mr. Lim Eow Hong, with Mr. L. M Bell (Municipal Engineer; and Mr. L. A. C. Biggs (Secretary). The minutes
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  • 419 6 1 There was a good turnout of the members of the Penang Volunteer Corps for the 1 battalion parade on the Esplanade yesterday evening. After the parade under Major The Hon. A. R- Adams, the different 1 companies moved off for some manoeuvres, the main idea of which
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    • 10 6 For Chronic Cheat Complaint*, Woods’ Great Peppermint Care la. 6d
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    • 42 6 Let politicians disagree And pull each other’s hair, It makes no difference to me, For little do I care. But what I do care much about, You’ll never guess, I’m sure. Unless vour cold has been repaired With Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.
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    • 1358 6 BY ORDER OF PUSSY FATIMAH THE ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF MAHOMED A RIFF, DECEASED. TO BE SOLD BT SHALL PUBLIC AUCTION All the undermentioned Valuable Freehold Properties, At Nos 52 anti £4, Bishop Street, Penang. On Friday, the 16th day of July, 1915, AND FOLLOWING DAYS UNTIL THE PROPERTIES
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  • 971 7 A. good deal of misapprehension exists wgardmg ‘"The Reserve Force and Civil Guard Ordinance,” which wag read a fir«t tune at the meeting of the Legislative Council on Friday. The element of compulsion at once led the public mind to the acceptance of conscription, a word at
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  • 908 7 In the course of a paper read recently i, before the Colonial Section of the Royal 1 j Society of Arts on The Empire’s Re- sources in Paper-Making Materials” Mr. S i j Charles Phillips, M.8.C.1., said For some years past suggestions have i been made in
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    • 419 7 HOTEL NORMAN, Penang’s Select Residential 1 Hotel. ENGLISH PROPRIETORSHIP. H.B,— In the event ef change of Proprietorship, the Hotel will not be closed, but •ill be handed over to the new tenant al a going concern. large airy rooms facing the sea. Under the patronage of H.M. Judges, Medical Officers,
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    • 3 7 Hacking Cougb o»™.
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    • 49 7 Bowel Compliint in Children. During the summer months mothers should watch for any unnatural looseness of the child’s bowels. When given prompt attention at this time serious trouble may be avoided. Chamberlain s Colie,. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy can always be depended upon. For sale.by all Dispensaries and Dealers
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    • 150 7 OCDC 0 n DOC DOC DOC XJaoOOC BY ROYAL DCDO APPOINTMENT. Contvaotora to THE ADMIRALTY, THE WAR OFFICE, THE INDIA OFFICE, o ALL n o Government Hospitals IN THE Straits Settlements AND Federated Malay States. O OBTAINABLE RETAIL S 1 i l Safi HUE» AND ALL Leading Hospitals THROUGHOUT The
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    • 1811 8 S.N.C° Wireless Telegraphy, fitted on all Steamers. All Cabins are fitted with Electiio Fans FREE of Charge and each berth is furnished with an Eleotrio Reading Lamp. Expected Arrivals and Departures. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. Mail Service Outward. Dae Penan? Steamer. Connecting with S.S. July 8 •I 23
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  • 836 9 POPULAR CONTROL OF FOREIGN POLICY. Can War Be Pretented in the Fetvre by Vote of Thr People at the Polls 1 By RoUsd G. Usher. (Author of Pan-Germanism," PanAmericanism," Assistant Professor of History, Washington University Perhaps the commonest proposition advanced for the prevention of war in the
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  • 990 9 SOLDIERS MADE OFFICERS DURING FIGHTING. French Doctor’s Stobt. A French doctor serving with our Allies' troops in the Dardanelles, writing to his wife in England, gives a picturesque and human description of the scene. In the Plain or Sedd-el-Bahr. May 13. I Lava set up my
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    • 89 9 Chamberlain's Pain Balm. A touch o£ rheumatism, or a twinge of neuralgia, whatever the trouble is, Chamberlain’s Pain Balm drives away the pain at once and cures the complaint quickly. First application gives relief. When a bottle of it is kept in the house the pain of burns and scalds
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    • 410 9 ABSOLUTELY SAFE. long since, the fever of speculation ran high. The man in the street was ready and willing to take a flyer in anything from °il stocks to horizon lots. But chastened by the sharp and salutary lessons of the past year of depression, to-day he will have none
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  • 412 10 To the Editor of the Free Press. Sir, —It h id uot been my iutention to return at ail eithor to trio subject of the Mutiuy o any rotate! t< pica, but it is due to the Government for me to add a slight apology for misconstruing their
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  • 470 10 Rumours from Peking It ronld be unwise to pay too much attention to the rumours from Peking indicating numerous changes in official circles. As long as governments exist there will be changes in them, and as long as the Chinese official mind is sensitive to criticism, as
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    • 10 10 For Chronic Chc-st Compiaiut3, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure Is. 6d
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