Malaya Tribune, 17 August 1917

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    28 1 The Malaya Tribune. EVENING DAILY. AND SHIPPING GAZETTE. EVENING DAILY. Vol. IV. No. 193 SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 1917 PRICE 5 CENTS. The malaya tribune. FRIDAY, AUGUST 17.
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      562 1 ir»- w^-w *ww*w -r **> THE MALAYA TRIBUNE J AND SHIPPING GAZETTE. J pop lor Newspaper of the Straits Settlements. t IS- PUBLISHED DAILY. Corrplete Reports of Local Events I Condensed Npws from F.M.8., J;r VP 5 China, India, Ceylon and Japan. Full end Latest War News. SHOULD THE DAUGHTER
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    Monarchs and the Numeral Two
    579 2 An E?ll Destiny. The wer-wolf of small nations, the German Emperor, Wilbelm 11., comes under what the Greek philosopher Pythagoras called''the evil prinoiple." This refers to the numeral "two," which baa been an nulucky namber in dynasties, bays Agnes Day Roben■on in a contemporary. Pythagoras,
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    The Civil Guard.
    111 2 Parade i for August. Saturday, Angust 18. Tanjong Pagar Company, Normanton Range 3.30 p.m. Sunday, August 19. Tanjong Pagar Company, Normanton Range 7.30 a.m. Saturday, August 25. Nos. 3 and 4 Sections Pearls Hill Company. Normanton Range 7.30 a.m. Note.—(l) Members may shoot on either the Saturday
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    Germany not Satisfied.
    1196 2 Stiff Wants the Earth. w The kind of peace which the demented German populace is still, being tanght to expect is not the Leeds peace, nor the Stockholm peac«, nor the peace of the extremist wing of the Petrograd revolutionaries. The peace Germany has always wanted, the
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    Shooting Tigers.
    145 2 [To the E litor of the Malay Mail Sir, —Some two montba ago, the dresser employed by the Jugra L. and R. Estates on Carey Island was mainly responsible for the destruction of a DCttn-caMng tig which was proved to have killed two native", and it believed to
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      58 2 Tralu Service. Singapore (Tank-Road) Dally. The 10.25 a.rn train from Johore Bahru to Gemaa aud tho 6.45 a.m. train from Gemaa to Johore Bahru have commenced running from the 3rd May. The former train connects with tbe 9 a.m. train. Tank Road to Johore Bahru, and the latter with the
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    Company Reports.
    641 3 Nyalas Rubber Th? Directors' r«~pert to be pre gented to the shareholders at the annual general meeting at French Bank Buildings on Saturday August 95, at n>'OU, is as follows Your D rectors submit herewith a duly audited £Ute vent of the accounts ol tie 0 mpany for
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    The Rubber Trade.
    126 3 T he Rubber Trade. Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association. 308th Auction, 15th 16th August. Offered for Sale Pels. 12,588.07 or 1,671,742 lb* (Tona 746.31). Prices Realised. Sheet smoked fine ribbed |1!8 to Sl"3 good ribbed 100 to 117 ?i fine plain |g n P |ain W to km Dnfraoked fine
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    Messrs. Barlow & Go’s. Report.
    248 3 Messrs. Barlow Go’s. Report. Singapore, Aug 16. For the uanal weekly Auction which commenced on Wednesday and finished at noon on the following day, gome 864 tons were catalogued for sale, of which 746 tons were offered and 408 tons were sold. Prices ah round show a decline on the
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    Messrs. Guthrie & Co’s Report.
    264 3 Messrs. Guthrie Co’s Report. Singapore, Aug. 16. The weekly Rubber Auction held yesterday and to day saw a further decline in prices avenging about $3 pikul. The paid for Fine Crepe waa $122 and for Ribbed Smoked Sheet $123 per pikul, being a drop on tbe week of $4 tor
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    Sir Eric Geddes’ Career
    470 3 Vice Admiral, hitherto MajorGeneral, Sir Eric Qeddes is only 41 yvus of age, bat a lilt of the activities he has «rowjed into the last 26 years reads like the synopsis of a kinema film. Born in India of a Scots family, he was intended for
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    European Mails.
    62 3 'Delivered In London. The following are the datea of departure from Singapore of the European Mails and their delivery in London. Mail. Left. OiLivaßan. HI. Jane 1 Jnly 9 M.M. Jane 1 July 12 M.M. June 9 July 20 P. *O. Ju»e July 23 H I. June 15
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    Wireless Reports.
    14 3 Vessels in communication at noon with the local Commercial Wireless Station :—None.
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      50 3 !tMtMiMmi«^«iiMal» BUSINESS IN WAR TIME. It is our intention to continue 1 to advertise our various spe- j cialities with unabated vigour, I and our appropriations are J already planned for extensive 'I campaigns. It pays to advertise, 5 I* advertise, advertise.— The North ft British Rubber Co., Ltd. I
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    RELIGION AND WAR.
    998 4 Christendom ia at war. The Greek Church ia practically entirely with the Allies. Protestantism is divided against itself, and the Roman Church finds its faithful in opposing camps. Of all these creeds the position of the Roman Catholic Church is peculiar, in that its earthly Head observed
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    The Premier Speaks.
    426 4 Importance of Workmen. London, Aug. 15, 5.45 p.m. Speaking at a luncheon of the Liberal War Committee to Mr. Holinan, the Premier of New South Walea, in tbe House of Oooa mons, Mr. Lloyd G.:orge said We must not forget that the progress which wo have made
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    Amusements.
    148 4 The Cinemas. "A Chriatmia Carol" will be screened at the Palla lium for the last time to-night, though juveniles will have an opportunity of seeing it at to-morrow'a matinee, At the Alhambra, to-night, a big 6-act masterpiece by Thomas H, Ince, entitled Peggy," will be screened. It is a
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    Local and General.
    414 4 Tin hnjro ia at .$111.50 f75 nf np) no sellers. Mr. J R Nicholson. C.M.G 0 f Tanjong Pagar, is on 3 Penang. 10 Loudon, Aug 15 8 i 3 forty-four, with The market is firm, with Renter. At its last meeting the Knala Lumpur S.nitary B
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    Wartime Work.
    119 4 London, Aag. 15. 6.20 p.m. In tbe House of Commons. Sir A. Stanley spoke of the possibility of a stoppage of work by a section of railway drivers an 1 firemen with the object of establishing the principle of an eight h >.ir lay. He stated that the
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    Planters’ Association of Malaya.
    101 4 A general meeting of the abore Association will be heKi »t 11 a.m. on We Ira M I ay the init., at No. 12 Market Street, Kn%l« Lumpur. Agenda. 1 Minutes of Meeting of Jmm 27tb. 2 War Belief. 3 Motorcars. 4 Curtai'men; of Indian Boo
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    Seventh-Day untitled Chapel, Panang Lane.
    39 4 Saturday 8 a.m. of the 1 9 s.ui Sabbath Sch >oi 10 a.m. Malay Berrie 2- 15 p.ra Haka Service 3- 3J p.m. Hokkiei! Service. 5 p.ux. English Ssrvice. Wednesday. 5-15 p.m. Prayer Service-
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      423 4 C ldeal Picture Tbeatre AMmWkW ASI N O By-the-Sea, off Beach Road. IN THE SECOND SHOW AT 9.10 P.M. SHARP GAUMONT PRESENTS Their Superb SPECTACULAR Detective Drama Photo-Play Tbe Mystery* Riviera *3 Beautiful beyond comparison. In five long reels Featuring Mesdames Jane Mea and V. Patit and MM. Mandon, Lugret
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    WAR TELEGRAMS.
    93 5 The Fighting Fronts. OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUES. The PreLde. REUTER'S SPECIAL SERVICE. I i lon, Aug. 15, 5.40 p.m, Reater'a o-respondent at Head,tat B: For days onr guns n maintaining a steady, dei «I (he defeneee. I c when I say that ha fletmana knew peril at an attack was
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    A Brilliant Victory.
    441 5 Ijondon Aug. 15, 9.45 p.m. X mi r's correspondent at Headasarters, writing in the afternoon, General Currie'a splendid CannUian troops by a splendid attack this morning, added a brilli anl -r J to tQe history of the war. It a i'id Lv iUs las'.re of the Canadian
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    Canadians Renew Attack.
    162 5 Lonl. n. Aug. 16, 1.35 a.m. I Marshal Sir Douglas Haig re P >rU The Canadians this naornwmed positions south-east and •eat oi Locs on a front of two miles. Jhey carried the formidable deof Hill 70, which since September, iyis, when they resisted oar attacks.-, have
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    Poshing Forward.
    63 5 London, Aag. 16, 3.30 p.m. Sir Douglas Haig states: The Allies this morning again attacked on a wide front east and north of Ypres. Heavy fighting ensued. We are progressing at all points despite stabborn resistance. We repnls"d three more counterattacks last night, delivered against onr new positions
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    Biggest Battle Yet.
    161 5 London, Aug 16, 4.40 p.m. The latest British stroke is clearly part of one great offensive, constituting probably the greatest battle in all history. Comment both in London and in Paris is restrained. It is realized that it is an immense task which confronts the Allies in
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    Offensive Renewed.
    379 5 London, Aug. 16, 4 40 p.m. Renter's correspondent attached to British Headquarters says At 4.45 this mornin?, the Anglo-French forces renewed the offensive in Flanders, attacking from the region opposite the famous Polygone de Zonnebeke in the south, to the left of the French position in the north.
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    Langemarck Captured.
    34 5 London, Aug. 16, 7.0 p.m. In the House of Commons, Mr. Lloyd George announced that Sir Douglas Haig in the moining had captured Langemarck, taking prisoner twelve hundred and capturing five guns.
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    FRENCH.
    267 5 Eoemy Still Hopeful. London, Aug. 15, 5.55 p.m. Retner's correspondent at 1? rench Headquarters, writing on Am?. 14, sav8: It is noteworthy that despite the tremendous activity of the gnus in other sectors of the British front and on both banks of theMeuae there is no sign of re-
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    Artillery Duels.
    36 5 London, Aug, 16, 1.35 a.in. A French communique states There were artillery duels in Belgium, to the north of the Aisne, in Champagne, on both banks of the Mens* 1 and in Upp*r Alsace.
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    All Objectives Gained.
    139 5 London, Aug. 16, 4.30 p.m. A French communique states In Belgium, after violent and thorough artillery preparation, wj attacked at Jawn in conjunction with the British army on our right. The infantry, with superb elan, assaulted the enemy positions on both sides of th« Steenstrae'e- Dixmude road,
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    ENEMY REPORTS.
    73 5 Putting It Mildly. London, Aug. 15, 1 35 a m. Wireless German official Infantry engagements are proceeding north of I ens and east of C-irny en Laonnois. There was an artillury battle all night in Flanders. We repal«« I th« English aonth of Frezenberg and on both sides
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    Austrians Bomb Venice.
    45 5 London, Aug. 15, 1.35 a.m. Wireless Austrian official As reprisal for the aerial attack on Pola, numerous aeroplanes attacked the maritime arsenal at Venice aid successfully dropped four tons of bombs. The aviators observed good hits and coitlagration3. Three machines are massing.
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    Russian Attacks.
    54 5 London, Aug. 15, 6.25 p.m. Wireless German official: Russian attacks south-east of Tarnopol and southward of Trotnsul valley failed. We pushed beyond Soveja. We are pursuing the retreating eDemy on both sides of the Putna. We stormed Baltaretu bridgehead on the west bank of the Sareth, taking prisoner
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    Admissions and Claims.
    147 5 London, Aug. 16, 6.5 p.m. A wireless German official megsage states The second great Flanders battle has bnrst forth. The artillery duel is most violent near the coast between the Yeer and Death. The English attacked on an eighteen Kilometres front, between Bixschoote and Wytschaete. The English
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    A Coming Speech.
    30 5 London Aug. 10, 4.40 a.m. When the House of Commons meets prior to the adjournment, Mr. Lloyd George will make important war pronouncements, Mr. Asquith I following.
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    Peace Movement.
    681 5 The Pope's Proposals. Appeal to Belligerents London, Aug 16, 1.35 a.m. The text of the Papal Mot« addressed to tho heads of th»> belligerent peop'es is pu nisbed. It is prefaced with the atifi m»-nt that hh Holiness'! aim siuco his ace CjftCfl has been to observe a
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    Seat to Britain.
    62 5 London, Aug. 16, 6.25 a.m. The Pope's proposals are the topic of the moment. An interesting fact is that a covering letter addressed to King George* asks His Majesty, to transmit the note to Franco, America, and friendly Allies. The opinions of the papers :ire o?.changed, that
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    Newspaper's Suggestion.
    131 5 London, Aug. 15, 9.0 a.m. The Westminster Gazette recommends that the Government con. aider what they w»nld like to achieve as a resnlt of the war, and then, pntting abide prepossessions, consider how much the achievement is likely to cost; then next consider, not whether the Pope's proposals
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    How We Stand.
    718 5 Mr. Lloyd George Explains. London, Ang. 16, 6.5 p.m. Mr. Lloyd George made an important speech in the House of Commons on the several assets of th war situation. First he referred to tbe food position, which had very considerably improved since eailyinthe year. In August last
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    Submarining.
    43 5 British Returns. London, Aug. 15, 9.45 p m. Tha Admiralty reports that during the past week the arrivals were 2,776 and sailings 2,666 14 ships over 1,600 tons and two under were sunk. Thirteen were unsacceasfully attacked. Three fishing vessels were snnk.
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    Italian Report.
    35 5 London, Aug. 16, 1.35 a.m. Rome: During the week ended the 12th, arrivals numbered 550 and sailings 509 the sinkings were six steamers and five sailing-ships (only one sailing ship over 100 tons).
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    French Figures
    39 5 London, Aug. 16, 11 50 a m. During the week ending Augt 12, the French arrivals were 1,010 and sailings 1,028. The sinkings w*re one over and three under sixteen hundred tons. Unsuccessfully attached vessels numbered five.
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    The Tsar Exiled
    135 5 Sent to Siberia. London, Aug. 16, 35 a.m. Petrograd The Bourse Gazette states the Imperial family were sent to Siberia in a special train, and were accompanied by two members of the Government and military guards. It appears that the Soldiers' and Workmen's Council insist- 1 on
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    Berlin Revelations.
    146 5 Kaiser's Mentality. London, Aug 15, 6.10 p.m. The chief interest so far in Mr Gerard's revelations in the Daily Telegraph is the light which they throw on the character of the Kaiser. When Mr Gerard protested against submariniBtn th* Kaiser always asked why the United States ltd not
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    Hospital Ships.
    97 5 A New Scheme. London, Ang. 16, 1.50 p.m. In the House of Commons Lord Robert Cecil confirtiud tbo AngI Franco-Spanish arrangement regarding hospital shipf, cabled on Aug 7 He sdd he hoped it would end enemy attacks on hospital ships, but a definite assurance from Germany had not
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    The Channel Tunnel.
    83 5 London, Aug. 16, 3.30 p.m. In the House of Commons Mr. Bonar Law stated that the Cabinet had most carefully considered the question of a Channel Tunnel in consultation with their naval and military advisers, and still was of opinion that it would be impractiable to proceed
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    British Bombing Work.
    42 5 London, Aug, 16, 3.30 p.m. Amsterdam A British air squadron bombed the German barracks and an automobile park and muni tion sheds at Courtrai on Tuesday. There was enormous damage done. Twenty soldiers suffered casualties. The squadron returned safely.
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    Incitement In Germany.
    35 5 London, Aug. 16, 6.25 a.m. Amsterdam Handbills are being circulated in German munition factories inciting the workers to strike. A semi-official communication hopes the workers will refuse to listen to inch incitements.
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    “Our Day” Funds.
    739 5 A Fine Achievement. C lonial Secretary's Office, Singapore, Aug, 16, 1917. To the Editor of the Malaya Tribune. Sir,—On the 4th July I forwarded to yon a copy of a telegram received by tne Governor from the Secretary of State for the Colonies containing an appeal by
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    Legal Intelligence.
    181 5 DISTRICT COURT. Tenancy Question. Before Mr. Scott at the District Court yesterday, judgment waa delivered in the case in which the Saltan of Siak (landlord) and Lim Nee Soon (leaser,) brooght action against T. L. Gosling, the ooonpier of certain premise in Robinson Road anl Japan Street, owned
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    POLICE COURTS.
    104 5 Gambling. At the Third Court yesterday, before Mr G. L. Ham, Inspector Leonard charged three Cantonese men and 13 women, with playing in a common gaming house. The accused pleaded not guilty. Inspector Leonard gave evidence, in the course of which he said he thought the premises were
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    Sporting.
    127 5 Lawn Tennis Matches. Singapore Beits Malacca- In the twos'ngles matches played on the Padang yesterday evening, Singapore's representatives were the victors. The fixture Dean versus Salzmann attracted a large gathering of spectators, and the result of the first sett promised success for Malacca, but in the next two setta
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      56 5 Singapore Volunteer Corps. Orders for the week ending, Friday, August 24 To-Day. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A. Recruits, 4.30 Johnston's Pier S.R.E. v. 5.10 Drill Hall 8.V.R. A M.C.8, 5.15 T.P. Fire Station S.V.R., T.P.P* Bras Basah Road Malay Co. S.V.I. 5.00 Drill Hall S.F.A. Co. 5.15 do S.V.C. Band.
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    STOCKS AND SHARES
    803 6 trices Quotd in the Merfcct this Moreiag SINOAPOBB, AUOUBT 17. Meean Lyafl and Bvatt, Exchange and Share Broken, Issue the following list of quotation! Robber Shares. Nona. Value. Bryan. Seller* J Allagar 2/5 2/10 4 2 Anglo Java 6,8 6/II- Anglo-Malay 10/- 12/ 1 Ayer Kuning SO/-
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    EXCHANGE.
    70 6 Sing ipore* A ugust IS On London— Bank 4 m/n. 2/4| Demand 2/4$ Prirate 3 a,/.. 2/4 27/32 On IndiaBank T. T. 160 On Hongkong— Bank d/d 32% p.ej). On ShanghaiBank d/d. 52 On Jay*— Bank T. T 133 On Japan— Bank d/d. 109 Sorereigna-bayiog rale $3.54 India Coil
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    Ceylon War Loan.
    577 6 Premium Bond Issue. A correspondent eends as the prospectus for the premium bond issue (1917-1927) of the Ceylon Government, from which we make the following extracts The whole of the subscription will bi given to His Majesty's Government for thy prosecution of the war. Amount of loan
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    American Quips.
    91 6 We may solve the food problem by catting down the waiit.—Sioux City Tribune. Englaud can safely agreo to give Ireland any kind of government the Irish-will agree on.—Florida Times Union. Lloyd George advises all the Irish factions to get together behind closed doors and decide Homo Rule. The
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    KNIFE-LIKE PAINS
    122 6 The sharp, shooting pains, the intense agony of Sciatica, often make death preferable to life, 'lhe fiery darts that run from hip to heel, the sleepless nights, the cheerless dayswhy not STOP aU these and get back to health and comfort again f Little's Oriental Balm is the
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    Share Market.
    443 6 Messrs. Fraser Co s Circular. Singapore, Aug. 15. The robber share market hae continued firm throughout the week and a number of small advances were recorded owing to accuuaulated baying orders, yet, th«re were no special features. There is a gen. *ral absence of seliiug orders except at
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    Local Share Market.
    142 6 Singapore, Angust 17. V *rg tatham and Co., the Arcade, advise the following quota ti m AlorUajah $4.20 $4.30 Ayerhluninga 1.40 150 Ayer Molek 2.70 2.80 Ayer Panaa 11.25 11.40 Babrownie 0.20 6.40 Bunt Jelotong 0.75 0.80 Bukit Katil 0.87$ 0.95 9.60 9.85 Gienuly 2.40 2.45 Hi)
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    German Dum-Dum Bullets.
    104 6 The Nangsii Phim Thai leans that the Navy has found a number of rifles of military pattern on some of the German ships which were recently seized by Siam. There were al*o found many hundreds of cartridges containing dnm-dum bullets and also bayonets to fit the rifles.
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    Straits Produce.
    267 6 Singapore, August 17. TYn.—See Local and General column. Copra.— Weak. Business done. Tapioca. —Weak. Business done. Sago Flour- Do. Business done. Oambier. —Business done. Pepper- —Steady. Business done. O'her Products. Market Quiet. Lata. Lou! Market Qaotitioes. Nutmegs 110 S. per pioul $40.00 Nutmegs 80 S. 45.00 Copra Bali
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    Rubber Outputs.
    105 6 July Crop Returns. Messrs- Chan Sze Oan Co. Secretaries. Malaka Pinda, 50,000 lbs. Total for 11 month 468,655 lbs. Kuala Sawah, 9,622 lbs. Total for 7 months 51,503 lbs. Messrs Paterson Simons Co- Agents. Kuala Pergau 34,301 lbs. Total to date 158,958 lbs. Hevea (Johore) 23,131 lbs. Total
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      195 6 is no Better Ale Than BULLDOG ALE ĕ\% ~^k\\\S\\S\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\^ OX SALE AT The Leading Hotels AND Principal Liquor Dealers. FOR SALE j Linde Ice Plant Linde Compound Ammonia ice making or Cold Storage Machine, complete. Direct coupled with Steam Engine. Diameter of Compressor Cylinders 5" and 8J" Stroke 8" Steam
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      644 6 The Victoria Confectionery store 386, Victoria Street, Singapore, The Crown Dairy Co's FINEST BOMBAY TABLE aim. in hermetically sealed tins of 1 lb. nett. Guaranteed Pure of Money Rotundod Cheapest In the Market. Special Quotations given to Large tma CADBURY'S chocolates in tins or packets, PascailV Sweeta and Confections in
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      231 6 Mails Close. To-day Batu Pah at Hong Wan 2 pm Port Swettenham and Telok Anson *Hebe 2.30 pm Medan Van Goens 2.30 pm Bataria, Samarangand Bourabaya Rumphius 8 pm Malacca and Maar *Lady Weld 3 pm Sarawak A Goebilt Kuching 8.30 pm Hongkong Shanghai 4 pm 11awean, Sourabaya, Bandiermaasin, Stagen,
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    The British Empire.
    2318 7 A Paradox. It was a j«st of Vol air*'s that 'he Holy Roman Empire was so ctll®d .«cause it was neither holy uor Roman, nor an empire. The !*ritif»h Empire is not quite ao iMrt.uoxic »1, scans'» it is at partially Bdtieh; jilt it is only an
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      453 7 NOTICES im9 building allotment at Jalan .til he. out up for sale at the information may be obtained at tie Land Office J. Lornte, Colector of Land Revenue. 78D 208 The Sandycroft Rubber Company Limited. NOTICE w hereby given that a First Interim Dividend of 5% on nt ol the
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      317 7 WANTED WANTED Teachers ajre wacted for Government Schools on September 10th Written applications stating qualifications and experience should be Hent to the Inspector of Schools, Singapore and Malacca. 13 8 18 8 WANTED Interest aroused in what is coming by reading The Divine Plan of the Ages," cloth, 356 pages,
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      593 7 BANKS MAR KED BANK OF INDSA» AUSTRALIA AND- CHI&A. liJCOrtPORAI IN ENiLAKD BY ROY AT* CHARTER. Paid op Capital in 60,000 c. of £20 each £1,200,00t. Steaerve. Fund ~i,9 ",0( ftwura Lability of Prous-i >tore BANKERS, rke Be nk of England, Th* London Midland Bank, Ltd.. Th/ Londou County and
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      70 7 Don't Foroetlf^^ 1 (Before goinjj home to-day jjet a phial of Pinkettes, the dainty little laxatives that give nature just the assistance needed to correct constipation, liverishness, bilious headaches, clear the complexion of blemishes and sweeten the breath. As good for children as for adults Gentle as nature. Do not
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      41 7 CATALOGUE FREE WANTED CANVASSING AGENTS. SARMA* COMPANY'S Famous Children's Toys. Each contains 32 tig Set R». 3— 6—o Medium Rs. I—l4—o Small Rs. 1— 6—o Dealers in Swees, Dubatt&ft, Coating and Shirting, Silks \jiplyto:~ SARMA 6% Co. Silk Merchant!. BENARES. 6.5
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      236 7 KIKUGAWA CO., Japanese Shoe Makers. No. 1 Armenian Street, Corner of Stamford Road, SINGAPORE. S-7 n For Japanese Curios General Goods GO TO ]M[ai?uni Go. No. 10, High Street, Singapore. WHOLESALE RETAIL IMPORTERS. LARGE STOCKS ALWAYS OUT HAND, ULTRA-MARINE BLUE Red Lead and other Dyestuffs. Woollen and Cotton Blankets, Trunks,
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      24 1 PRICE 5 CENTS. Straits Shipping Gazette. Issued Daily.] SUPPLEMENT TO THE MALAYA TRIBUNE. issued Daily.] SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 1917 VoL IV. No. 193
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      Export of Japanese Steamers.
      462 1 Aggregate Tonnage of 200,003. About March, 1915, the world's shipping trade began to be enlivened abruptly with a boom, resultiag in tbe rise of steamer freights, charter ages, and ship's price in the latter half of the year. The ruthless activity of German submarines in sinking
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      Arrivals.
      47 1 August 15 Penang, British Jlebe, British Van Hogeudorp, Dutch Singapore, Dutch P. Hordjick, Dutch Kuiile, Dutch Sodegaura Maru Japanese Foo Lee, Chinese August 16. Circe, British Lady Weld, British Kinta, British Hong Wan, British Meran, British Ban Hin Guan, British Singkep, Dutch Brouwer, Dutch Selun, Norwegian
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      Clearances.
      29 1 August 15. Sri Muar, British Anjou, British Medusa, British Kampar, British Ipoh, British Read, Dutch Khoen Foeng, Dutch Producfi, Norwegian August 16. Bitavier, Bri:ish Esmeralda, British Senang, Dutch
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      Another Hongkong Piracy.
      166 1 The Hongkong police have received a report of yet another piracy. It hae been reported that whilst i large fishing jnnk, with a crew of fifteen seamen, was fishing at Kowchow, in Chinese waters, a small boat containing four armed men came alongside. The four men boarded
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        497 1 THERE IS NO Finer Medium for Shippers' Advertisements THAN THS Shipping Gazette. Write for terms, 20c Collyer Quay, Singapore. P.*O.British India AND APCAR LINE (Companies Incorporated in England.) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. Peninsular and Oriental S. N. Co. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government.) The Company's MAIL SERVICES EAST OF
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        269 1 Stoomvaart Maatschappij "lederland" AND ".Rotterdam Llogd" (Incorporated in Hal land.) (Royal Dutch Mail Companies). REGULAR MAIL SERVICE Between Java, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Yokohama, Nagasaki and San Francisco and vice versa. For freight, passage and further particulars Apply »o Internationale Crediet and Handelsvereeniging iA Rotterdam (Incorporated in Holland) 1 D'Almeida Street
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        423 1 SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD. Entrances—Taujoog Pagar. WH4RVKS Section Godowns Gate Entrances Bonded Warehouses, Trafalgar St East Reclamation. Btorage 2 and 1 /T. Pagar. P S East East 1 and 2. 20/22 Btorage B 1 Wharf Road. Sheers 3 19 1 do (Dry Docks) 3 Dock Store, Head 0 Tower Office, Police
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        387 1 To Advertisers: I OUR f Shipping Gazette I Circulates in every port throughout the MALAYA PENINSULAR. I Tarms on Application. 1 N- Y. K. NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA (INCORPORATED IN JAPAN) JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co. EUROPEAN LINE. maintaining this service have been specially designed and iLiSmiTT 11 aU the ateetimprovements for
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