Straits Echo, 19 July 1917

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    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 18. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, THURSDAY, 19th JULY, 1917. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 167.
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      1205 1 ITP &R*Al to I iiiZEDNAiyjai The Georgetown Motor Garage 7a, Penang Road. Tel. Address» Hokimteik, Penang. ’Phone No. 694. (BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. (INCOEPOEATED IN ENGLAND BY EOYAL CHARTER.) -♦»4pOH SALE. TWO ONLY 2 SEATEE COMMONWEALTH partin-palmer cars TWO ONLY 2 SEATEE MODELE-DE LUXE TWO STROKE
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    The Vienna Sham.
    1022 2 The Emperor Charles is too young for the J d ffi:ult part which he bad to play at tfce m opening of the Austrian Reicbsratb. Tiain- <3 ing, as well as natuial apti'ule, is required to sustain the character of a political Joseph a Surface with any
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      178 2 VRUGS RUG BLANKETS BOUGHT UNDER FAVOURABLE CIRCUMSTANCES and OFFERED AT PRE-WAR PRICES. The “Premier"’ Rug A good size Rug in a range of dark tartan and check designs. Fringed ends. Size 60 by 70 inches exclusive of friuge. o Price $7.95 each. If r'HdX: Wool Travelling Rugs. P Vdxv. :L
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      124 2 Tlresfone ■i i i TOUGHER I i i THAN 1 THE ROAD 8 i I FAMOUS FOR I I I I I I I EFFICIENCY! I i i AGENTS }R. T. REID Co., Penang.j I S BRINKMANN Co., Singapore, i i THE WATERHOUSE Co., Ltd. I e i f (INCORPORATED
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    The Assizes.
    779 3 JABAK UUROIB CaBM. In the Supreme Court before Mr. Justice L. M. Woodward and a special jury comprising Messrs. L. M. Bell (Foreman) A, W. Blackstone K M. MacLeod, F. W. Harris, D. C, Ellis. F. T. Kinder and EJ. Bennett, the hearing was begun jester* day of
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    Vital Statistics.
    77 3 The following is the health statement of the Penang Municipality for the week ended July 14,1917 f Male 52 Total Deaths > 74 Female 22 Death rate 36-40 per mille per annum compared with 41.82 in the preceding week and with 26.83 in the corresponding week of last
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    Over-Seas Club Tobacco Fund.
    47 3 (Mbs. Stephen Anthony’s and Mbs. Ebden's List.) Amount previously acknowledged $564 50 Rev. Keppjl Garoier 3.00 $567.50 Palace Hotel, Murren, Switzerlatd, Many thanks for parcel containing 50 cigarettes which 1 received to-day in good ondition. Yours respectfully, L./O. R. Pope, sth Sherwood Foresters.
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    Breach of Chandu Enactment.
    295 3 Our Taiping dorrespondent writes Inspector Hobbs, of Matang, prosecuted a liceDsed Cbandu Shopkeeper at Port-Weld for a breach of the rules under the Chandu Enactment by failing to keep correct books as required. Mr. Gartside appeared for the defence. It was alleged by tha prosecution that
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    Penang Turf Club.
    93 3 Lottery Selections. The best prices obtained at the Lotteries ,ast night were Back l.—Query (150) (180): Baba Ketchit (140) (130). Race II Brituher (300) (220) Fallowland (270) (390). Race lll.— Midas (330) (280). Mystic (200) (185). Playmate (110) (160). Race IV,— Black Watch (520) (720) (860) Pretty
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    To-day’s Selections.
    60 3 The following ere our selections for io-day’s races Race I.— l Query. 2 Farieha. Race II. —1 Britisher. 2 Fallowland. Race 111. —1 Midas. 2 Playmate. Race IV. 1 Black Watch 2 Pretty Boy. Race V. 1 Oh La La. 2 Idunno. Race Vl. 1* Grand Cordon. 2
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    Scratchings.
    32 3 The following are the scratchings Race I: —Polar Star, Argyl*, Charles K, Race IV Highgate. Race V :—Michael Graham Race VI —Prince Mimer, Jillawarra, Knntsford. Colleen Race VII: Manhattan The Princess.
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    Queen Mary’s Needlework Guild.
    133 3 Penang Women Woekrbs. Amount previously acknowledged $5,406.53 Mrs, Cleaver 15 00 Mrp. Darby (Kedab) 5-00 Mre. Speers (8. Patani) Mr. Clayton (per Mre. Gorman) 2.00 Mrs. Biggs 2 00 Mrs. Heim 1 No. 36 1-0° $5,437.53 Hospital garments for soldiers ready cut out for workers will
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    Tin Outputs.
    41 3 Mr, Khaw Joo Tok advises us that the outputs from the following three companies for the fortnight of July, were Bangnon Valley N. L. 154 piculs. Deebook Dredging N. L. 142 piculs aad Katoo Deebook N, L, 180 piculs.
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      376 3 Empire theatric Business Manager Thomas ShaftoJ^^J “THE THEATRE THAT 18 ALWAYS AHEAD OF THE TIMES To night is a special race-week attraction we not only gire jou i paralysing programme not procurable by others but the additional attraction of A YANDEVILLE INTERLUDE BY RICHARD AND LA BELIE GLADIE IN TWO
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      169 3 AND r r^rp. 12Z. 0 1! n D D D FRONTIER MIXTURE. xxxxxxxxxT O-NIGH T xxxxxxxxi SPECIAL RACE PROGRAMME X at the 1 ELECTRIC the prei X PREMIER PICTURE HOUSE y Excellent music Afirst class pictures. X X X X f 5 DIAMOND from the SKY SIX NEW ADDITIONAL PARTS
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    THE STRAITS ECHO.
    97 4 Flblifbtd daily (except Sunday» and public v holiday») AT THI CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. Ho. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Puce Daily Local 124 per annum. OnUUtion... Postage Extra. yAil Edition (Po»t Free) $17.50 OABLI ADDRESS ECHO— PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 N.B. —All business communications
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    THE FREEDOM OF THE SEAS.
    1406 4 According to a cable the other day, the Reichstag intends to introduce a national peace demonstration in the form of a resolution affirming that the German people desire certain things and do not desire certain other things as declared on August 4, 1914,” One of
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    London Rubber Market.
    25 4 (From Our Own Correspondent. London, July 18. The prices in the Londin Rubber Market to-day were Pale Crepe 2/6 Diamond Smoked 2/5£
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    M. A. P.
    920 4 The Wedding of Prince Alexander of Batten berg and Lady Irene Danißon takes place at the Chapel Royal, St. James’s, to-day. Capt U, S Sugars, r. a m, c, who was wounded in the leg on the Western Front is recovering from his injuries, He has been
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    RANDOM NOTES.
    1033 4 Submarines and Food. One week the M.ni.ter for A«ri cul(ure assures as that, however acute the subma m! menace may become, the food problem wTI be «olved by increased production iv.l by 1918 Great Britain will be 8 ell.°„ p iq the matter of cereals and meat Yet
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      442 4 GTD PRODUCTS. SUPER ICED COLOCKE. The Original Hritish Brand. In Bottles 40 cts 70 cts. SUPER ODOL. The most delightful and refreshing liquid dentifrice made. Prevents decay and sweetens the breath. In Bo lies 85 cts. K MS4I JAB3RANDI HAIR TONIC. NEVER fails to make hair grow. We have sold
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    CABINET CHANGES.
    875 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] NE W appointments. u r Wiasto* Churchill <a the Ministry, London, July 17. It is officially announced that g,r Edward Carson ha been appointed member of the War Cabinet without a portfolio. pr Addison has been appointed Minister 0 f Reconstruction (without a portfolio). Tpe Hon.
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    SUBMARINE WAR.
    681 5 Reuter’s Telegrams.] THE WEEK'S SINKINGS. Admiralty Figures. London, July 18. The Admiralty reports that the arrivals 1 in British ports for the week were 2828 > and the sailings 2920 Total 5,748 Fourteen vessels over 1,600 t< ns were sunk and four uuder that tonnage, making a total
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    FRENCH FRONT.
    620 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] ON THE LEFT OF THE MEUSE. Further Advaaee. London July 18,12.5 a m, A French communique reports: Thera was reciprocal artillery activity in the region of Cerny, Ailles, and the California Plateau in Champagne. The enemy renewed their attick9 north of the Ttton and again obtained
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    MESOPOTAMIA INQUIRY.
    712 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] GOVERNMENT DECISION. Lord Hardinje's Poaitioa. London, July 18. A number of papers state that Lord UtrdiDges resignation as Under-Secretary tf Sttte for Foreign affairs is certain. London, July 18—Later, In the House of Commons Mr, Bonbr Law stated that the Government had decided to drop tho
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    RUSSIA.
    606 5 [Reuter ’s Telegrams.] ANTI-GOVERNMENT DEMONSTRATION. As Appeal for Uaity. London, July 17. 3 The Executives of the Workmen’s and 1 Soldiers’ and the Peasants’ Delegates hive issued the following manifesto 11 The time has come for all dissension to c°asp. All must assist the soldiers in the front line.
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    RUSSIAN FRONT.
    320 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Fighting Near Kaluz. London, July 1". A wire’eis Russian official announcement l states:— i “We repulsed persistent a'ttcks to the north-east of Kalusz. For tactical considerations we transferred to the right bank of the Lomnicj, leaving Kalusz and tecuring the important river crossings. A strong force
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    Assault at Sea.
    278 5 Two Firemen Sentenced, and Shirafatali were this morning charged before Mr. Langston with voluntarily causing hurt to the fourth engineer of a vessel in poit with a piece of red hot iron. Both accused claimed trial. The evidence showed that tbe steamer was on her way to
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    Outside.
    85 5 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Page. 2. —The Vienna Sham. 3. The Assizes. Vital Statistics. OverSeis Club Tobrcco Fund. Breach of Chandu Eoactmeut. Penang Turf Club. Queen Mary’s Needlework Guild. Tin Outputs. 6. —F.M S. Customs and Exc se. Excess Rubber Profits. Wafer Rights.
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    F.M.S. Customs and Excise.
    495 6 The total revenue in 1916 from all sources! was $26,478,766 as compared wiih $21,154,106 in 1915 as shown in the follow- ing comparative statement: 1915. 1916. Inereaaa, Cuatom* lit,269,785.10 *15.211.548.10 *2.941.763.» Eir m 285,877 72 341.46 .65 55.583 93 CkLdu Monopair 8.598.443 42 10.925.755.91 2.327.312.49 Total
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    Excess Rubber Profits.
    218 6 The vexed question of the excess profits tax as it affects rubber companies lias once again been brought into prominence now that the duty is to be raised from 60 per cent to 80 per cent- In this connection we have received communications both from the Merlimau
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    The Toddy Commission.
    813 6 There appears to be an impression abroad that the R port of the Toddy Commission devoted too much space to the refuting of Dr. Malcolm Watson’s statements and too little to the toddy problem generally. Ibis idea is based on a misconception. A study of the Commission's
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    The Empire Theatre.
    171 6 Ia order to ba ahead of the times during Race Week the management are not only giving an unusually strong picture programme but have introduc’d aa an interlude a Terpsichorean Vaudeville Act by Richard and La Belle Gladie. To-night they will give a change of programme including
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    A Famous Clipper Ship.
    692 6 The Scottish correspondent of the Free Pres» writes It is almost uncanny to learn that the Cutty Sark, which 50 years ago was one of the most famous clipper ships in our mercantile marine, is still sfljat and doing good work. In Portuguese ownership, and named
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    To-morrow’s Band Programme.
    211 6 The following programme of music will be played at the Esplanade to-morrow evening from 6 p m. to 7 p.m.:— 1 Selection Moses in Egypt Rossini 2 Lancers Top O' the Morning Williams 3 Waltz La Serenata Joxone 4 P *lka The Handy Man Coote 5 March
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    Water Rights.
    342 6 The Closing» Btage Reached. The Perak Water Rights case, in which Messrs. Allan Van Cuylenburg and David Grahtm sue the State of P<;rak for damages for alleged wrongful cancellation of a licence to utilise watir-power from the River Dipang, entered upon its last phase on Monday, when counsel
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    The Week’s Events.
    470 6 Thursday, July 19. New Moon. Penang Rices. Friday, July 20 Town Band, Esplanade. St. Marga r et. Saturday, July 21. Penang Races. Mohamedan Festival of Hari Riya, Sunday, July 22. 7th after Trinity. Monday, July 23. Town Band, Esplanade. Anglo-Chinese School reopens. Tuesday July 24, Federal Council
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      285 6 WANTED. A CONDUCTOR, (or small Rubber Estate in K*dah. Applications stating previous experience and copies of testimonials, to A. F. 471 e/o Straita Echo. WANTED. A COMPETENT CHINESE CLERK to translate Chinese Accounts into English. Preference will be given to one with previous experience in a leg*! rm Applications stating
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      51 6 Cramp Colic. No need suffering from cramps in th* stomach, or intestinal pains. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy nevei fails to relieve the must severe cases. Gel it today, there will be no time to send for i( after the attack comes od, For sale by all dispensaries and
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      58 6 A machiaa weakened in one part soon breaks down altogether. That is the case with sufferers from indigestion, a most disheartening complaint. If you are troubled, turn immedately to WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CORE, A course of this medicine will place the body machine in perfect running order. Sold at Dispensaries
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      69 6 Can Ton Afford the Risk? Were you ever seizqji with a severe attack of cramp colic or diarrhoea without a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diar« rboea Remedy in the bouse? Don’t take such risks, A dose or two will cure you before a doctor could possibly be called,
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      399 6 The Eastern United Assurance Corporation Ltd. He id Office: SIKO A PORE. The undersigned has beyc appointed agents for the above Corporation, and is now pr«. med and accept MARINE S’ FIRE RISKS at currant rates. QUaH BENG kEE, 43. JBewA Street, Pmm«4 Medicines Just Unpacked. The Penang Robber Stamp
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    Sir Edward Carson.
    2072 7 [By Oni.Who Knows Him,] I remember as if it were yesterday my first glimpse of Sir Edward Carson. I was lunching with a barrister friend at the Law Courts one day in 1893, when a man unknown to me rose from a neighbouring table, and with long,
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      61 7 OYER 6,000 MILES OM A HENLEY ALL BRITISH SPECIALLY TOUGHENED TYRE AND STILL RUNNING NEW SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED. SOLE AGENTS ?ta< 4*5. G. H. SLOT Co c«u« SLOT. PENANG AND PERAK. r a. 7 I "Ar/// .7^ jV^' i 0 0 7, 2 7/ A/ i«; < --.n ■■«ei&sfts, DREADNOU6HTS
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    PRODUCE.
    217 8 Penang, July 19. 8. P. Tapioca $10.50 buyers M. P. Tapioca 11.00 Eeilers Gold leaf 72 Pepper (W.Coast 3 lb. scz) $l6 1/2 buyers Black Pepper 25.00 buyers White Pepper 40 nominal Trang Pepper ...132 season over Mace $llO nom, Mace Pickings 48 sellers CloTes 50 sellers. Nntmegs 110
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    Market Prices.
    323 8 Pbhang, 19th July 1917. Beef— ctt > Soup per catty 16 Roast 26 Pteaks h 26 Stew or Curry Meat Rump Steak 26 Ox Tail each 40 Tongue 00 Feet it 30 Heart 40 Liver per catty 40 Fillet of Beef 64 Pork Pork per catty 52 with
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      41 8 Causes and Core for Diarrhoea Overeating, a change in tbe temperature, unripe fruit* and impure water are some of tbe causes of diarrhoea. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cureß these bowel disturbances promptly. For sale by all dispensaries and dealers,
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    The Finance of the War.
    1510 9  -  AN ORGY OP WASTE AND ITS REMEDY. (By Raymond Radclyffh.) A few weeks ago the Chancellor of the Exchequer told an astonished House tha* the cost of the war was seren millions four hundred and fifty thousand pounds a day A few days previously members
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    Siam and the Shipping Shortage.
    325 9 In the world wide welter of confusion and change due to the war, nothing has made itself so universally felt as the shortage of shipping, which restricts the customary exchange of commodities, even amongst the most remote of the neutral nations. Siam has suffered and
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