Malaya Tribune, 26 February 1917

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    22 1 The Malaya Tribune. EVENING DAILY.] SHIPPING GAZETTE. C EVENING DAILY. Vol; IV. No. 47 SINGAPORE, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1917 PRICE 5 CENTS.
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      313 1 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT "to-night and For six Nirfhts Atth, Popular Cm "a S ly Gaiety Picture Palace J»*c i. n >f Albert and Bene 3olen Streets In First Show i A n Excellent Hi* h Class Drama I Keels i RED AND WHITE ROSES 2 Reel, Ham and Bud in MrSKRY
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      94 1 Mitsui Ltd. I (INCORPORATED IN JAPAN.) I I ««wp— i |m j 111 BEATS |^p 3 EI(IIIRIIOE ,^fcDetachable Boat Motor. Detachable Boat Motors DON'T ROW That is always on the Job. JUST GO j I 1 *i»t only one Is THE EVINRUDE I Tie Best Judges Dee'de en THE EVINRUDE
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    Soldiers’ Superstitions.
    940 2 Interesting Collection. Of nil the superstition* ia the British Army—and they are many— the most popular has to do with the jar that contains th" ration of rum. Ramcur ha« it t!»a* on. c, jeiijt ago, a party that was b ir up rations for company in Iht!
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    Wily Crocodile Catcher.
    161 2 Talip, a Malay who for many years has made his living at Sadong as a professional crocodile catcher, fias for some time been strongly suspected of putting human harr in me bait with which he catches these reptiles, as recently it has been noticed that every crocodile
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      380 2 Each Watch Bears toed one year. Littls's 'i NON-MAGNETIC VEIR WATCH PBICE $5.50 NETT. Complete in Satin lined box. Multum-in-Parvo Watch. OBTAINABLE ONLY FROM John Little Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England.) SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. Straits Ltiulrji Org Cleaning Depot. UNDER EUROPEAN SUPERVISION. High Class Laundry Work of every Description
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      194 2 G.C in >58 PHnsep PUN PJUHB| REPAIRER, etc. Qood s, Sf'nged l n iUraMb WWKMANSHIF GOiU^L TERMS MOO RAJf ißaneeouiige Orainpipes, Gitannefs, [Bends 5 Junctions WDOMAUYGiJ i (Incorporat in Singapore) Agents: KIM HIiN Co, 13 Kiing Street Singapore. I Cibbp's Food Products I j Are prepared from the choicest materials
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  • MALAYA TRIBUNE (SINGAPORE)
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      28 1 Straits Shipping Gazette. Issued Daily.] SUPPLEMENT TO T'.'E MALAYA TRIBUNE. fsaaed Dally No. 47 SINGAPORE, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1917 PRICE 5 CENTS. ClK IHalaia tribune* MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26.
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        314 1 India AND; APCAR LINE (Companies Incorporated in England.) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. Peninsular and Orienta' Sailings. (Cinder Contract with His Majesty's Government.) For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden EtfVnt Mediterranean Ports and London. MAIL LINES. Homeward (For Europe) Cutward (For China.) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE AT PRESENT SUSPENDED Wireless
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        267 1 STJOYVAART-MAATSCHAPPIJ 'Steamship Company; HEDEBLAND (Incorporated in Holland.) Mail Service between Java and Amsterdam, via Singapore, Belawan Deli, Sabang, Suez, Colombo, Gibraltar and vice versa. Sailings and for Freight, Passage and other information Apply to Internationale Crediet-en Han-dels-Vereeniging Rotterdam," SINGAPORS AGENCY, (Incorporated in Holland.l *•< AGKSTS BAN LEE ANN, LTD. (Incorporated
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        537 1 NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA (INCORPORATEt) W Ml AN) JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co. EUROPEAN LINK. A WvJm is mnrtained letween Y.-kohi-nia via port? to Marseilles and London, undr> tm.ti cwwacV wiiii tl. mperiaJ Japanese Government The New Twin-screw Steamer* n iutitatjiinar this service have Veen tpecbllv designed ai d constructed, and an
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      Control of Liners.
      907 2 A Difficult Problem. Where Competition is Felt. Secondly, it is the lin» rs which carry the passengers, letter-mails, parcel-mails as well as their share of cargo. Tuey sal at regular dates, and their rates never fluctuate to the same extent as those »jf the cargo vessels, not
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      Vessels Wrecked.
      232 2 There have been a number of vessels lost as usual off Sarawak since the commencement of the landai. Two of the most recent lossts were reported at the beginning of the month and occurred not far from the month of the Sarawak Xiv r. In one case the
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      Deeds of the Navy.
      153 2 Seventy six Enemy Warships Sunk- mow, mo v.xnious or tue .Navy lire fully set forth in the M R >yal Navy List, the new edition of which has just been published by afessri >V therby and Co. Incidentally we learn that 16 Victoria Crosses have been
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      Australian Shipbuilding.
      166 2 If the statements made by the Melbourne Age are correct, it would appear that Australian shipbuilders, notwithstanding the Government subsidy, will not be serious competitors with 1 his c u'«rry. Tin- Melbourne Harbour Trust Com mis-ion on the 15th December, !9i3, ordered from the Stat a fehipbttildirtjg yard
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      Passengers Expected.
      146 2 Per P and 0 str. From London to Singapore.—Mr Ballon, Mr Cowan, Air Panchand, Mr JSiuie, Mr and Mrs Corporal. Per P and 0 str. From London to Singapore.—Mrs Low, Mr and Mrs Nutt, Mr and Mrs Curtiss, Mr Orm:, Mr Heaney, Mr and Mrs Adam, Mr Watson.
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      Singapore Tide Tables.
      82 2 February 26. Rich water :—1.5 am. Oft 3 in 1.31 p.ta 9ft 2 ing Pebmary 27. Sigh water 1.3« a.m. 9 ft 2 int, 2.19 p.m. .S ft. .3 ins. February 23. Moon. First Quarter 11 b. 44rn. A. Hijrh water 2 13 a.m. 8 ft. 9
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        24 2 MALAYA TRIBUNE SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Per anuum ...$14.00 Half-jearly 7.25 Per quarter 3,65 Per mensem 1.25 Postage Extra 50 etSf per mouti. Telephone No, 171,
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        79 2 SINGAPORE SHI PCHANDLERY Co. COMRACT9RS, j The Company's Uoooh me< ba incoming ships. j Office —16 Battery Road. TAKE UFf TO TOP FLOOR Telephoue No. 141. Orders promptly j attended to H. W. H. STEVENS Manger. M 5-4 j STEAMERS FOR MUNTOR 8 PALEMBANG. For Freight and Passmge, APPLY HOCK
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        440 2 STRAITS STEAM SHIPC^JJ] SISGftPORE BANGKOK. A first-class pansejjger «toamer will leave 3in*ai for B l f 'y I S.S. XUAUA Bails Batnrday, For particulars as to Freight, Passage, etc j A PPIy to Sr. Qelen'i n —————■■———>— -fm-H.M,!.,, JIL Straits Steam Ship Company, ltd Intended to Sail Steamer p B
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      Eight Shanghai Policemen Now British Officers.
      174 5 Eight members of tie Shanghai Police force now have commissions in the British army, the latest to secure this honour being Lieutenant Victor Bolitho. who left Shanghai on his own initiative and now las written telling his former comrades of bis promotion. Mr. Bolitho
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      Local Share Market.
      144 5 (Exclusive to Malaya Tribune.) Singapore, February 26. Messrs Latham and Co., the Arcade, advise the following quotations Alor Gajah $3.75 $3.85 AyerKnninge 1.50 155 Ayer Molek 2.45 2.55 Ayer Panas 11.60 11.75 Balgownie 4.70 5.00 Bukit Jelotong 0.121 0.77± Bukit Katil ft.Bo" 0.85 OhangkatSerdg.... 9.50 9.75 Glenealy
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      Train Service.
      81 5 Singapore (Tank-Road) Daily. Mail Daily leaves for the north at 7.7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Other trains leave for Johore at 9 a.m., 10.29 a.m., noon, 1.30 p.m., 2.55 p.m. and 4.4C p.m. Mail arrives from north at 8.16 a.m. and 7.14 p.m. Trains leave fro*:- Johore 7.9,
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        218 5 it Alhambra is at the B Aiuau. j HOUSE OF 0n.,, The SS I (he Theatre 1 Ufaaafcm 1 I where you '^h^ 0 landtheßEST Creairs, Ct THEI homp CH ROAD Cakes Coffee.X aCCOmm f FEATUR E ATTRACTION, Tea. etc. If dation. Mm th LBAD,NG theatrb is Singapore. served iii
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        114 5 Are you a Slave to Pain Do You Ecer Rest 0 Or is your Ufa a perpetual burden a wakeful, restless, fevered, tortured existence Do you start and cry out from twitching nerve or darting pains Are you robbed of your nights of just respose and tranquil sleep Then there
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        188 5 ■r I r,l>lfVt I Its prevent constipation I and correct chronic cases. 71 ent,e laxative safe i 8 in The Cheapest and NATURAL WATER. Possesses also Curative Properties for Diseases of the Stomach and the Bowels BEST DRINK FOR FEVERS. SINGAPORE HOT SPRINGS LTD. No. 6. Upper Circular Road. Telephone
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        83 5 THE LAST TO ENTER Th newspaper only enters here AFTER it is read. Its contemporary, the circular the booklet, the poster often get into it BEFORE they are read. The public one and all demand entertainment and amusement. Along with both of these they will accept discussions on the more
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        188 5 FIXTURES. Today. S.M.S. Guild, 8.30 p.m. Boys are Here," Bandman's. Piti Tin, Gattey and Batema*'s, 12 noon. High Water—1.5 a.m., 9 ft. 3 ins. 1.31 p.m. 9 ft. 2 ins. To-morrow. Emulation Lodge, 8.30 p.m. R. A. S (Straits) meeting:, 5 p.m. High Water—1.38 a.m., 9 ft. 2 ins. 2.19
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      The Rubber Trade.
      261 6 Messrs. Paterson, Simons and Co’s Report. Singapore, 22. For the auctions held yesterday and to-day about 850 t jiis were Catalogued and the demand through out was better thau some weeks past. Bibbed Bmoked Sheet and Pale opening at $153 for fine «parcels, soon improved until $154—5155
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      EXCHANGE.
      65 6 ngmpart, February *6\ l>ank m/«, 2 4$ iJemaiid 2/4^ Private 3 mf*. *>/5d »n Imii.i— Bank T. T. 3o Qottffkon m Bhang iai— Bank I/d ggi )n .lav* Baak T. i >n Japan— Bank d/d. 109 i >'vereiun^—bnyin* rate ,s.. r )4 India i i! Bills lad h«op 1/4
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        371 6 I ~—T- ■HI W Jl mm HJ«. —a—" I_J_l« lI—IW— ll—i IFor a Few Nights Only! For a Few Nights Only H COMMENCING TO-NIGHT 24th FEBRUARY, 1917. IN THE SECOND SHOW, 9.15 P.M. SHARP at the Ideal Picture Theatre Cinema CASINO A Wonderful Picture that is Bound to be Magnificently
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        62 6 INSANITY CURE. < Dr. W. C. Roy's specific fori Insanity is the only, remedy for f the disease. Of over 50 years standing, spoken of highly by the leading Physicians of the cay, found to cure all forms of Insanity, Neurasthenia. Hysteria, Epilepsy, e*c. Price Rs. 5 per bottle:—Apply for
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        265 6 AS GREAT A PRODUCTION AS THE OPERA America's Brilliant Tragedienne CLEO MADISON In a great Dramatic Triumph (TO-NIGHT 9.15) M The Chalice of Sorrow "The Chalice of Sorrow Based on Puccini's Famous Opera "LA TOSCA" Cleo laVhon called upon ia The Chil cc of Sarrow,' to do so most intensely
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      Obituary.
      33 7 London, Rb. 24, 2 0 p.m jirAft is 4 -r Dr. •Jtl.n F»iihfall Plert. C. I. E who Ism 7 ti rv,ce fr om 1867. r waa 8 dtetiDguiehfed a ntiqufcnan---/fe M>r
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      Sporting.
      97 7 Football. Notwithstanding t h» heavy gronnd, a eapltelgamc under Vnebv rale, was witnessed on the Esplanf b l a crowd on Saturday m between teams representing England and Wales and The Rest ?™l fi Cintfi Were in me hrst half, and these were placed to the credit cf The
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      Alas!
      122 7 An interested crowd in ihe streel watched the unloading of a Van con. taining a number of big cardboard drr ms, which were being laborious y shouldered by carmen and tak*-n into the House under the sup( ivi sion of the v waiters." The rumour got round that the
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      Straits Produce.
      229 7 Singapore, 2G. Tin.— $02.95 230 tons sold. Copra* —Weak. Business done. Tapioca. —Weak. Business done. Sago Flour- Do. Business done. Gambier.—No Business. Pepper- —Steady. Business done. Other Product** —Meckel Quiet. Laics! Local Market thioUtioas. Nutmegs 110 8. per picul $42.00 Nutmegs 80 8. 52.00 Qopra Bali 8.25 Copra
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      Legal Intelligence.
      259 7 POLICE COURTS. Breach of Trust. G. Gi Gom-.s. acb-rkattbe Ohar, t«r d Bank, who is defended by Mr Kber, appeared before Air. Mudie this morning en a charge of theft a* a ierv»nt of c m 0 f mon notsii cified. Mr.ft th, the D.P p asked f.,r
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      Alleged Misappropriation.
      144 7 Charge Against Malay Teacher. An assistant \isitir>g teacher, CI c Adam, appeared before Mr. W. D Scott, in the- Ipoh Police Court, on Friday, on a charge of criminal misappropriation. It was stated that Mr. W. M. Phillips, Assistant inspector of Schools, TVink Anson, handed $660 to the
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        208 7 i^ST^DVERTISEMENTS. Victoria Tiieafre. it Special Return Visit OF THE Bandnian OPERA Co. TMight! To-nioht!! By Special Request Monday, Feb. 26, BING BOYS ARE HERE. Booking at MOUTRIE'S 20 2 Victoria Theatre. RETURN VISIT 0 V Alfred Mirovitch The Famous Russian Pianist AND Michael Piastro VIOLINIST VIRTUOSO. Monday, March 5 AND
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        115 7 FOR S LE 1G'~! aorta Br.t*cl.«* juoglfl laad ia bealibi<->t C a t DUuiit SeUu*or, road accesa !0 ebaim >•! h to ■.in :nv< rltni< lit Road, 01-r j md p!< iitiul 100.l l»bo«r. Oil' r. tr. HO.U X W A KL>, ear. of M.laja Tribana 26 2 3-! WANTED.
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        197 7 There is no Fetter Ale Than ALE ON SAL R AT The Leading Hotels A N L> Principal LEqu&r Dealers. Raffles Hotel. I SPECIAL DINNER OX* SATURDAY. i ~fr tt trnr i— RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM (>p<»» fron <S m. to 12 f>. daily Raffles Bakery and Confectionery I Till RES|T
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      MAKING OF A MILLIONAIRE.
      923 8 Tewkay Loke Yew has passed away amidst universal regrets from all classes. His life illastrates in a striking manner the fabulous wealth of these regions. Beginning life in the most humble and simple capacity that an emigrant eonld do, as a shop assistant, he had the
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      To=Day’s Contents.
      127 8 fm Vrm Great War The Fighting Fronts j Submarining Defence of the Realai Loyal India 'j Prohibited Import? 1 Conditions in Persia l Soldiers' Superstitions Wily Crocodile Catcher Local Share Market Eight Shanghai Polio men The Rubber Trade Sporting Intelligence Straits Produce j Legal Intelligence Making of a
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        178 8 I Robinson Co. I v DAVIS VIBKATING SHUTTLE Hand machine I This machine, made of the best material, will sew from I the finest to the stoutest cloth. I The shuttle, which is cylinder shaped, is worked by a I vibrating movement. It is exceptionally light running I and is
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        125 8 Empty Barrels. I We have on hand a number of empty brandy and other barrels. Prices on application to Caldbeck, Macgregor Go. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. THE Commercial Rubber CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Singapore.) Auctioneers, Rubber Merchants, House and Estate Agents. The business of the abovensraed firm will henceforth be
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        16 8 I Sweetened Condensed Milk Sterilised Natural Milk Pr csse *U. 90 Ideal Unsweetened Milk S 9.sq
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      Local and General.
      554 9 ci. it ctg dowp ii quoted at £197.10 in L*M°°:____ Tapioca fair is done at 5f on ilt gsfltW in quoted at 3/3J for both crP pe 4 mail is expected to arrive from farope morning. On the Liverpool market cottoa rican is at 11.33. Oa the
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      Amusements.
      135 9 The Bandman Opera Company. Although it can scarcely be f P t lt nf to eVe^one S preset' secnli maBlCal P la seems to have secured a vogue, and although thin »n plot, as compared with the U*ht opera of a decade back, answers its purpose as a means
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      The Cinemas.
      88 9 A packed house was at the Palladium on Saturday night to view 44 The Chalice of Sorrow," a truly fascinating film drama. The matiaee was a source of enjoyment to a crowd of little folk. At the Empire to night there will be some fine new pictures for
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      F.M.S. Railways.
      113 9 We are a*ked to announce that from to-day the following trains will run through as usual 7.7 a.m. train Tank Road to Kuala Lumpur. 7.0 p.m. train Tank Road to Kuala Lumpur. 5.57 p,m. train Johere Bahru to Gemas (This train connects with the 4 40 p.m. from
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      Methodist School Celebration
      69 9 The Methodist Episcopal Tamil Sunday School held its anniversary celebration at Kuala Lumpar on Friday, Feb. 17, when a very interesting programme was carried out by members of the aforesaid con gregation. Tho report of the superintendent, for last year, mentions that 1916 has been a very
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      Penang Official Retiring.
      50 9 The Hon. Mr. A. T. Bryant, Resident Councillor of Penang, is retiring shortly, on medical advice. Ha haa been fully thirty-four years in tha Straits Settlements Civil Service, and has been stationed from time to time in various Settlements, including a spell in Singapore as Colonial Secretary
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      46 9 At the annual general meeting of the Darul Akhyar Club of Port Swettenham held last Friday the following officers were elected for 1917 i President, Mr. H. Frazer; Tica President A. G. Wilson; Hon. Secretary, Imme Daud Assist. Secretary, Inche Boon; Hon. Tiea sorer, Inche Yacob.
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      39 9 Mr. P. Carmichael, of Messrs Adamson, Gilfillan Co, Ltd Penang, is leaving for Singapore on transfer. His departure will be specially regretted by the of the Chinese Company r. V. ot which he has acted as SergeantMa j or.
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      WAR TELEGRAMS.
      93 9 REUTERS SPECIAL SERVICE. The Fighting Fronts. OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUES. British Successes. London, Feb. 25, 10 55 p.». Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports We improved our position to the north of Gueudecourt, capturing a portion of a trench and thirty prisoners. We occupied a post southward of Pelit Miraumonl and
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      Further Advance.
      77 9 London, Feb. 24, 4.40 p.m. Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig states that as the result of unceasing pressure the enemy has vacated important positions on the Ancre, Further, that we progressed considerably on mile front, southward and south-eastward of Miraumoit. We entered Petit Miraumont and advanced on a
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      Gallant Londoners.
      117 9 London, Fob. 24, 4.35 a.sa. Renter's correspondent at British headquarters says that the London Regiment has wrested that Canadian record most successfully in a raid in bringing task 120 prisoners, all Prussians, and ive machine guns, and killing at least 120, in an assault made half an hour
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      IN MESOPOTAMIA.
      43 9 The Tigris in Flood. London, Feb 23, 11 20 p.m. Mesopotamia, official: We secured and consolidated two lines of trenches at the southern end of the Sanniyat position fighting continues. The Tigris has risen to food level and is hindering operations.
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      Tbe Contrast.
      101 9 London, Feb. 25, 1.25 p,m. Renter* correspondent at headquarters in contrasting the success of British raids with the Lai ure of German attempts south of Armentiers, near Ploegstreert Wood, mentioned in a communique on Feb. 23, sajs that the fast that the enemy is now employing his storm
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      The Huns' Empty Stomacbs.
      49 9 London, Feb. 23, 5.10 p.m. Renter's correspondent at headquarters «ays Between Jan. 1 and Feb. 19 we took prisoner 1,000 in raids. The decliue of the German moral is accentuated by tk* difficulties of rationing, owing to the heaviness and precision of our gun fire.
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      FRENCH.
      30 9 Activity Alsace. London, Feb. 24, 1.10 a rr. A French communiqae says There was artillery activity in Alsace Lorraine. We repulsed enemy conps-de-rnain in the Soissons and Bezmvaux areas.
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      Successful Air Raids.
      50 9 London, Feb. 24, 4.80 a.m. A Paris communique says After ft violent bombardment, the Germans attempted, without success, a coup de-main on the trenches near Wisembach. A French airship bombarded busy workshops at Briey, returning safely. Aeroplanes dropped 400 kilograma of bombs on German bivouacs at Spincourt.
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      Infantry Inactive.
      75 9 London, Fek p ?yi The French c > um miq>ie says there has b«esi customary can nonade on the whole front, but no infantry actions, except two fruitless enemy attempts at Yiolu in Alsace. London, Feb. 24, 41 pin. A French communique states: There were two successful raids
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      ITALIAN.
      21 9 Loudon, Feb. 25, 5.30 p.m. Italian, official: We repulsed attacks at Ahiago Plateau and Palgrande in the upper Pontebbana Valley.
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      ENEMY REPORTS.
      68 9 A HHd Admission. London, Feb. 24, 5.15 p.m. A wireless German official message says We repulsed several British reconnoitring attacks on tbe Artois front. The British partly occupied an abandoned position in Ihe Pom me region. French attacks southward of Ripont failed. London, Feb. 25, 5.30 p.m. A
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      Defence of the Realm.
      38 9 The Irisb Arrests. London, Feb. 24, 1.10 a.m. An official statement issued at Dublin states that the persons arrested yesterday under the Defence of thei&ealm Act are to he prohibited from residing in Ireland.
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      Nationalists Demaad Home Rule.
      42 9 London, Feb. 21, 12.25 p.m. The Nationalists attach the utmost importance to the debate on the resolution demanding immediate Home Rule and declare that, in the event of a refusal, they will demand and make an election inevitable.
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      Hunger Strikes.
      63 9 London, Feb. 24, 1.50 a.m. .Amsterdam Strikes in Germany are spreading. A hundred women and children, headed by a red flag, clamouring for bread, looted shops at Aix-la-Chapelle. London, Feb. 24, 7.30 a m. New York i Tho Municipality has asked the State Legislature to legislate to enable
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      Russian Labour.
      76 9 London, Feb, 25, 5.45 a.m. Petrograd The re-opening of the Duma on Fell. 27 is awaited apprehensively, owing to efforts to induct workmen to strike and marck to the Dama. General Khabaloff in a proclamation reminds the wt rkmen of the existence of martial law, and any violence
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      Submarining.
      146 9 M. M. Liaer Atbos Sunk Without Warning. London, Feb, 24, 2.55 a.m. Paris, official: The Meesagerieir Maritimes' mailbeat Athos, from China, transporting Senegalese tiraillenrs and Colonial labourers to France, has been torpedoed in the* Mediterranean. Two escorting destroyers, aided bj a gnnboat, which came ap, saved 1,450. American Missionary
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      Seven Dutch Steamers
      40 9 Seat te tbe Heitooi London, Feb. 24, 1.30 p.m. The Dutch steamers Zaandijk Noorderdijk, Eemland, Gaasterland, Jocatra, Menado and Bandoeng were torpedoed on February 22. Tho crews were landed and it is presumed that all were saved.
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      Attacked in English Channel.
      64 9 London Fe© 24, 2 p.m. Th© B©v©n torpedoed Dutch steamers, four of which w©r© bound for Holland with fall cargo©!, were attacked in the western approach to the English Channel. It is noteworthy that no instructions regarding the routes wore either asked for or given by
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      Ships from Batavia.
      81 9 London, Feb. 24, 2.20 p.m. The torpedoed Dutch steamers total 13,000 tons. The iienado and the Bandoeng were btth Rotterdam Lloyd sMps, from Batavia for Rotterdam. The Jocatra was a RotterdamLloyd steamer, from New York for Rotterdam the Gaisterlan J and lemland were both Royal Dutch ships
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      Holland Indignant.
      154 9 London, Feb. 24, 7.10 p.m. The Hange, official When unrestricted submarinism was proclaimed, the Dutch Government protested and urged Germany to take care that no Dutch vessels en route to or from Dutch porta would fall victims. Germany replied that she was ready to comply, but it wast
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      German Bullies.
      154 9 London, Feb. 25, 12 30 a.n Keuter confirms the fact that no enquiries vwre wade from th.» Admiralty regarding th* neales <f tha Dutch ships which arrived <-\ Falmouth on va'ious dates aa 1 were release 1 at the special r- q Mp i of the Dutch Go.erument.
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      German " Explanations."
      105 10 German Explanations." London, Feb 25, 5.25 a.m. The Hagne The German Legation in a long and extraordinary explanation of the torpedoing says that the date of safe home-coming of Dutch vessels was originally fixed for Feb. 5 but postponed to Feb. 9 and then Feb. 1L in view of the
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      Still Afloat.
      26 10 London, Feb 24, 10,40 p.m. Lloyds suites that the Men.id j has been safely hnrboored. Th« Bandoeng, E#mlang and Zaandijh are possibly still afloaf.
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      Italian Transport Sunk.
      34 10 London, Feb. 24, 1.50 a.m. Rome The transport Minas&oing to Silonika was torpedoed 160 miles west of Cape Matapan on February 15. A part of the troops oil board were saved.
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      American Liner Gets Through.
      102 10 London Feb. 24, 7.30 a.m. .New York A correspondent on board the Philadelphia ha3 arrived from Liverpool. Thi* is the first American liner to run the gauntlet of sabmarinism. He says that t ship left Liverpool in disregard of the German blockade orders and without the
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      Stranded.
      37 10 London, Feb. 23, 8 10 p.m. Amsterdam A G »rman sab marine, crew of fourte* i h*s been stranded on the i s l md ot Walcheien between Dombnrg andWest Kapelle. The military are guarding them.
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      Explosion at Bilbao.
      21 10 London, Feb, 24, 4.50 a.m Madrid T\v > bombs exploded in a shipyard at Bilbao. German agents are suspected.
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      Reply to China.
      34 10 Lot don, Feb. 24, 0.5 p.m. Shanghai The German reply to China's protest regarding subrnarin. ing says she is driven to extreme measure-, and prom'ses to respect the lives of Chinese.
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      The Perseus
      97 10 London, Feb..2,3, 3 55 p.m. Sinkings reported yesterday totalled over 18.000 tone. One European an i three of th Chi use crew ot the P» r sens are mi It is reported that there were Americans aboard the Skogland who were saved. London, Feb. 24, 2 p.m. The
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      Dearer U.S. Papers.
      35 10 Lm on, Pen. 21 355 pan. The United States Government contemplates the enforcing of the redaction in the sia* of newspip-rp and the halfpenny illustrated papers annonnc- tha doubling of their prices.
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      A Dutch Protest.
      30 10 London, Feb. 25, 5.45 a.m. The H .eu>: The Da eh Minister in Berlin has protested against a German airsldp flying in Hoilan 1 on Feb. 17.
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      Prohibited Imports.
      68 10 List of Restrictions. London, Feb. 24, 1.10 a.m. The Gazette in a proclamation gives a list of prohibited imports which includes antimony ware, eurion, embroidery, artificial fl jwers, hide?, raw jute, mattings, quebracho, hemlock, mangrove extracts, silks, (not including varus), soya bean?, straw plaiting, plated gilt vases, glass,
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      General Approval.
      128 10 London, Feb. 24, 1.20 p.m. The papers wholeheartedly support Mr. Lloyd George's restrictions, though they are much more drastic than was anticipated The consensus of opinion is that they fully respond to tho public demand for Strong measures in order to win the war. They will be accepted
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      Newspapers Affected.
      145 10 Tea Reductions. London, Feb. 24, 2.0 p.*i. 1 he articles, the importation of which is prohibited, include printed matter, including daily, weekly and other periodicals, exceptsingle copie.posted. .It is anticipated that an official list of the maximum prices of tei will shorty be issue 1, as thero is
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      No Cornering.
      36 10 —c. London, Feb. 15 2.25 p.m. The Press Bureau states that Lord Devonport notifies that speculative bsryhig and the cornering of food •toffs with a view to raising the prices will not be tolerated.
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      The Silver Market
      38 10 London, Feb, 23, 6.0 p.m. Silver i, quoted at There is a little more demanu, and the market is steady. L< nlon, Feb. 24. 2.15 p.m. Silver is f t 37£ the market is quieter.
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      Oriental Study.
      500 10 Scho l Opened by the Kr g. London, Feb. 23, 7.15 p.m. Opening the School of Oriental Studies, His Majesty the King emphasis- 1 tho wile scope and vast Importance of its work, atfordiug fresh opportunities for study to those services which have been ihe pioneers of progress
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      Conditions In Persia.
      235 10 Sir Percy Sykes' Work. London, Feb. 23, 1.0 p.m. The Times has a message from Bunder Abbas which says that Sir Percy Sykes' column went from Ker man Yezd to Ispahan and Shiraz On its arrival at Ispahan it relieved the population from fear of an attack
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      Prussic Acid Shells.
      89 10 tfirft, January D—The Zurich correspondent of the "Journal" «epeats a rumour according to which tbe German arm is preparing to use new weapons, notably special poi< n gas shells, including pru-.<ic acid shells, It ia thought that these rumours are Dot altogether devoid foundation, because ti.e Swiss
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      46 10 A untitled Dispatch untitled U tbhi m a r 1 A.B i riCB ;.r. I tfv j ll \i gin I WfiJl Hot Btsy in J A pj|« but i to Jmlia, Siler is at 37 9/16. There is no 'lf'inr ir,.i tit- market ii q
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      STOP PRESS.
      90 10 London, l<Yb. 25, 9.20 p.m. The Press Bureaus tatea that the King has sent a montage to General Ifande aa follows I congratulate you on your recent Mesopotamian Bnccesaea and am con 6 l-nt that you will not spare any effort for further •ticceas It is gratifying to
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      Loyal India.
      260 10 Mahar i« Of R, k Vie». .1 W r ii BM viewed M of the .\gs.-, 4 J declare i h 9 King Empe I |*ive of Bovereigi, ei man. J JS Tiu re w is q 0 H Kino I I I The Kind's M^\\ m I
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      More Men Neded
      23 10 w mm 1 rr.otlon lor la- -9J a en. for six m< that ii inrol ye* I °l H mmm
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      American Precantions.
      32 10 London F Washington I adopted a Ke, <> lo ß| ai. thorn ing Fr v armed forces in t I piotect the commiace, piM gf Jires of Amo. ic m* fij
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      STOCKS AND SHARES.
      767 11 (tmeJ it iv M»rk*l tkk Moruir4 Singapore, February T6 Mmv Lyal and Evatt, Exchange and Share B o.<c 18 the following of Kubber Shares. Nona. Value. ,> mil SB. beUen. J/- Aliagar ||g 2/10 2/- Anglo-Malay |gJL ifT I ?> at v U k ll 8 a
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        512 11 THE ORIENTAL Government Security Life Assurance Co., Ltd. Established i«74. Incjrpobatkd in India. 80 per cent, of the Fundi, er $23,003,000 are Invested in government S«curH s 42 > ears' record progress an J increasing stability. LOW EATES for non-forfeitable Eiidowmsnt Assurances witH Profits. A man aeed 90 can seears
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      INDIAN NEWS.
      304 12 Notes and Comments from all Parts of THE EMPIRE. BENGAL. Co-operative Conference. Lord Carmichacl s Speech. Calcutta, February 3. —This morning H. E. Lord Carmichael opened eighth session of the Bengal Provincial Oo-operative Conference. There were present about hundred representatives of various co-operative societies in the province. The
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      BOMBAY.
      297 12 Alleged Assault. Charge against the Hon Mr. Jenkins. Bombay, February 2.—At the Esplanade Police Court on Thursday before the Third Presidency Magistrate a case was heard in which A.D Fernandez, a compounder in the employ of Messrs. Phillips and Co j Chemists, charged the Hcn'ble Mr. J. D. Jenkins,
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      PUNJAB.
      130 12 Lahore Supplementary Case. Lahore, February 2—It will be remembered that in the second Lahore Supplement ry Conspiracy case five men were sentenced to transportation for life and forfeiture of property and j one to two years' rigorous imprisonment. The petition of Amar Sing (accused No. 1) who was sentenced
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      SIMLA.
      110 12 The Weather. Simla, February 1.—There has been a large increase of rainfall over the Peninsula, The heaviest fall have occurred in Madras Presidency but scattered showers are reported from as far north as Saugor a«d Sutna. The weather baa been dry elsewhere. Rainfall has been nearly general in north
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      MADRAS.
      349 12 Yuvaraja of Mysore. On Sunday, the 4th instant, at B p.m. in the Y.M.I.A. Building the Mysoreans, in Madras assembled in Urge numbers to pay their respect* to H.H. the Yuvaraja of Mjaore. The Central Hall was beautifully decorated and presented a festive anPearance. His Highness accompanied bj Sirdar
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      BURMA.
      108 12 Fires at Oil Fields. Rangoon. February 3. —Three fires occurred at th*> oil fields at Yenengyaung. The first started on Wednesday at the Indo-Burma Petroleum Co.'s oil fielda where the rig was burnt. The fire spread to the Rangoon Oil Co.'s rig which collapsed and set fire to one
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      CEYLON.
      451 12 Your Labour or Your Life Amusing Court Scene The Ceylonese writes A new and unpleasantly original method of hustling slackers on our plantations found its sequel in a trial for the murder of a Tamil coolie woman named Sellamma by Jallal Khan Vossil, an Afghan watcher on the Erracht
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      Wireless Reports.
      12 12 Teasels in oommnnicit: v With the local Commereia, Station :—Nil.
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      European Mails.
      55 12 DcJivereJ i fi Imim. I The following ire th* hi H M deptrtire from Sinnpor* 0 f&| European Mailg »nd in London. I Mail. Lwt. Dutbi I RT De*. i i M I p. *o. g I P. O. Dec, ;a j" I pirn !> 1 I r.
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        266 12 VEDIC TONIC. Iron Amber Compound. This medicine is specially prepared for those who are generally weak due to poisonous fever, anaemia and nervous breakdown. It is known that Iron purifies the impure blood and increases pure blood. Bv Strengthening the nerves of the body it increases. Vigour, bodily power and
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        129 12 A GOOD PHOTOGRAPH I MEAN< I You r Very Likeness, Style! and Mood. I A PRODUCTION FROM I Lee Brothers' Studio! Hill Street I will produce these results. I FOR SALE I News Printing Paper! Apply to Box 229, I Malaya Tribune. I I THE jl 1 Firai jl that
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        160 12 Maiis cteTf Bangkok 1 P Tii 8 r t A tenham L,ing h I Teluk Anson 1I4 '**M Muar and Malacca P r »k I Sarawak k Goobilt ikl Saigon Kofhi,. U| H*iph<,&. 4 *H To-morrow. Cuoob m Pulau Batata P, Hon. Bulanj .<■ Saigon b; B f I P»rt
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      Share Market.
      439 13 Fraser and Co.'s Circular. Singapore, Feb. 23. Recently there have been consumer a^' icd tioris for Straits Settlements War Loan which has Kn»»,. m0ne ff the 8hare market the anticipation of good final dividerds from many Local Rubbers k, -P c prices remarkably steady and appreciations will be
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      46 13 Before the war Japan exported about half of its crude coral to Italy, where workmen carved it into the various forms demanded by fashion. Now, however, the Japanese Government has undertaken the training of artisans in the carving of coral for sale in Europe and America.
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        157 13 Japanese v£V Wholesale and Goods Retail. JUST ARRIVED lain Coats, Trunks and Suit Cases tfARUTO CO. 383 and 385 North Bridge Hoad, Singapore. Pr Japanese Curios General Goods GO TO Nc. 10, High Street, Singapore. WHOLESALE RETAIL IMPORTERS. LARGE STOCKS ALWAYS ON HANO. WE ARE THE LARGEST MANUFACTURERS OF HARMONIUMS
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        434 13 The Ideal Reconstructive Nerv3 Food Sanaphos. For Nerves and 1 Brain i I 1 io restore ph <i I I t n* mi J" r atore p the dmwpi iyi >m j ig rt-poir the fsu.u ut are*i m in noii i v.twork W« :i RiaSi ;,f S« lA| Ofl
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      German Plots Fail.
      385 14 Interview with Head of Indian Secret Service. Sir Charles Cleveland, Director of Criminal Intelligence ami Secret Service in India, has given some interesting particulars of German plot in India to Reiner's Ageacy, via tlie Associated Pr» iff, Ever since the war broke out," he said, "our enemies
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      The Name of France.
      235 14 Give us a name to fill the mind With the shining thoughts tha: lead mankind. The glory of learning, the joy of art— A name that tells of a splendid part In the long, long toil and the strenuous fight Of the human race to win
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        239 14 TO LET RAFFLES (CHAMBERS. aaamßiunißiauu Commodious, well lighted and airy offices or second floor, front portion of first floor and grounc floor. Will be divided to suit intending tenants Electric Hits, lights and fans throughout the building Appl} to GKINC KENG LEE GO. Auctioneers Estate Agents. 1-6 n I lAITAK
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        341 14 JAPANESE ELECTRO-PUfijfjr Electro-Platii, g itl NICKEL, GOLD, SILVER COPP ER) No. 39 Bras Basah Road S| G LO-l WHY GO ELSEWHEfifj I We have them all and receive regularly every week and ahead of agents <*ber Illustrated War News, etc etc e t STATIONERY, Books, NoveL and Cards for all
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      Indo=China.
      311 15 Economic Conditions. The latest official report on the economic- position of French Indo China shows a quite satisfactory state trade figures for 1915, while registering a decline on the previous year arc still in excess of 1913, and there has been considerable commercial activity outing the pa.it year. The
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      A Gruesome Find.
      178 15 Bod} Buried in Ipoh Rifle Range. A Malay employed at the Ipoh Rifle Range made a most disagreeable discovery near the 100-yard mark on Monday morning, namely, a human bone, with some flesh attached to it, protruding from tho ground Thoroughly frightened, he reported the matter to
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      Opium Smoking in Perak.
      183 15 It is understood that the action of the Government Chandu Department in raising the price of chandu a couple of months ago has hid the effect of greatly lessening the consumption of chandu says the "Times of Malaya." This is in a way an unexpected development,
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      Kaiser Denounced by German Women.
      345 15 "Selfish Villains in Berlin." The following translation of the New Yenr message issued by the German Women's Socialist Union h«s been received by the Exchange lelegraph Company M Sisters and Mourners,—We thank you for ali the labours of the pa*t twelve inontbs to spread the
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      Snowstorms of South France.
      192 15 Abundant falls of snow are reported in every direction in France. In the region of Coutances (Manch*), the snow i 3 20 centimetre deep. In the Department of the Loire, where snow has been falling since last Wednesday morning, communication has becomo very difficult. The case
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      114 15 Mr Fred Terry, the genial ac’or bad an unexpected "adventure" the other day. He was strolling drown the Haymarket with Bombardier Henry Ainley (the actor, who has joined up), and at 4 he foot of the street, just opposite the Carlton, the Bombardier hailed a taxi to drive off. 11
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        561 16 NOTICES NOTICE. The Mandai-Tekong (Singapore) Rubber Estates, Limited. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that application has been made to the Directors of this Company for the issue of r .duplicate Certificate. in place of Certificate. No. 3442 dated 26th October 1915 for 500 shares of $1 each numbered *****1 *****0 inclusive,
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        472 16 BANKS CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BY ROYAL CHARTER. °aiti up Capital in °>0,000 Shares of £*0 e&vh, £1,200,00* Reserve Fund £1,300,C0i liftaerve Liability of Predictors £1,200,00 C BANKERS. Tie Bank of England, the Londoc City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster
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