Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 6 March 1916

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  • Title Section
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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1835» No. 53 VOL. LXXIV. MONDAY. 6th MARCH, 1916 PRICE 10 CENTS
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  • Russian Campaign.
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      BITLIS STORMED.
      244 2 [Rbutir’B Tblbgram*.] THE THRUST FROM LAKE VAN. Petrograd, March 4. The Russians stormed Bitlis last night, capturing six guns. The Russian Advance. Petrograd, March 5. With the occupation of Bitlis, the whole of the Van region now passes into the hands of the Russians. Moreover, it thrusts a
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  • Turkey and the Near East
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      Enver Pasha.
      100 2 ATTEMPT ON HIS LIFE. Athens, March 5. Diplomatic advices states that Enver Pasha, the Turkish Minister, was wounded in an attempt on his life. Turkey’s Troubles. The Duke of Mecklenburg, in view of the gravity of the situation, has telegraphed to the Kaiser, urging the dispatch of reinforcements
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      Turks and Dardanelles
      32 2 Athens, March 5. The sensational information come from a private source that the Turks are removing the mines from the Dardanelles evidently prepa r atory to opening the Straits.
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      Western Egypt.
      70 2 FURTHER PARTICULARS. Cairo, March 5. British officer casualties on February 26th include one South African killed, and five wounded; one Dorset Yeomanry officer killed and one wounded. The enemy’s casualties were heavy. 33,000 rounds of ammunition, 50 camels, and large quantities of dates were captured, besides 29 prisoners,
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      Bombs on Smyrna.
      26 2 A LENGTHY JOURNEY. Athens, March 5. Seven French aeroplanes from Salonika bombed Smyrna and returned safely. They travelled 375 miles in 24 hours.
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      Naval Estimates.
      32 2 London, February 4. The Naval Estimates provide for a personnel of 350,000. All the votes were dummies the same as last year, thus the Admiralty is asking a free hand.
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  • Naval Operations.
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      German Armed Raider.
      115 2 RETURNS TO HOME PORT. Amsterdam, March 5. A Berlin communique says the German armed raider Moewe arrived yesterday at some home port, after a successful cruise, with four British officers, 29 bluejackets, and 166 sailors from sunk merchantmen, and one million marks in gold bars. 15 VicitMS.
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      Armed Merchantmen.
      393 2 AMERICAN SENATORS DIVIDED. Washington, March 4. The Senate discussed a resolution by Senator Gore warning off Americans from armed merchantmen. Senator Gore declared that the actuating motive of the report was the fact that President Wilson told the Democratic leaders at a conference at the White House that
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      The Maloja.
      113 2 CAPTAIN’S EVIDENCE. London, March 4. At the inquest on the victims of the disaster to the Maloja, Captain Irvine, in his evidence, said the large number saved was due to everybody having a lifebelt. The ship went astern at such speed that it was marvellous any boats were
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      German Ships Seized
      29 2 CREWS INTERNED. London, March 4. Lloyd’s Bombay correspondent says on all the German steamers at Morraugao, Portu guese flags have been hoisted. The crews were interned.
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      THE ARABIC.
      62 2 GERMAN LIES COME HOME. London, March 4. German men lacity in official correspondence h*s been exposed. Count Bernstorfi gave Mr. Lansing affidavits by the crew of submarine 22F regarding the sinking of the Arabic. Now comes the British disclosures that 22F was sunk shortly after the Arabic disappeared.
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      Mine-Sweeper Torpedoed.
      24 2 London, March 4. The mine-sweeper Primula was torpedoed in the Eastern Mediterranean. All were saved, except three, and landed at Port Said.
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      Italian Steamer Torpedoed.
      24 2 Athen*, March 5. Fifty-four of the crew rescued ffrom the Italian steamer Java, torpedoed by an Austrian submarine, were brought here.
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      French Steamer Mined.
      16 2 London, March 4. The French steamer Lakme was mined. Six casualties are reported.
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  • General News.
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      India in Parliament
      109 2 THE COCAINE HABIT. London, March 4. In the Hou-e of Commons, in reply to Sir J. D. Rees, Mr. Chamberlain said according to bis information the cocaine habit in India was not connected with the measures taken to suppress the opium habit. Volunteering in India. Mr. Chamberlain
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      ASSASSINATION OF A JUDGE.
      340 2 Madras, February 22.—Mr HOD Hat ding, District Judge, Trichinopoly, was stabbed this afternoon while going to his court and succumbed to his injuries. His assassin is in custody. A telegram was received here this afternoon from Trichinopoly stating that Mr HOD Harding, ICS, District Judge, had
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      The Council of India.
      40 2 London, March 4. The Hon. Mr. William D. Sheppard, c.i E., of the Council of the Governor of Bombay, has been appointed a Member of the Council of India, in succession to Sir S. W. Edgerley.
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  • STOP PRESS NEWS.
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      Two Zeppelins.
      182 2 at ENGLISH N. E. COAST. London, March 5. The Press Bureau announces that two Zeppelins raided the North East Coast on Sunday night. The enem/s movements, hitherto, have not been clearly defined. Some bombs were dropped into the sea near the shore. It is unknown whether and damage
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      An African Medal.
      66 2 London, March 5. A new Africa general service medal has been instituted to commemorate the native operations in East, Central and West Africa. These will be grautable to the forces under Colonel Cubitt, in the operations at Shimberberris on November 19 and 25th, 1914; and February 2nd
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      Naval Prize Fund.
      26 2 London, March 4. The Naval Prize Fund amounts to £6,000,000. It will be distributed to the Navy at the end of the war.
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    Province Wellesley Rifles.
    144 2 The following is from the Orders for March by the Commandant, Captain W illiain Duncan It is probable that an inspection of the Corps will be carried out towards the end of March, or early in April. The following having enrolled, are taken on the strength :—McGill,
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    F.M.S. War Loan
    124 2 A Government Gazette Extraordinary of the the F. M. S., contains the text of a draft enactment to authorise the raising of a loan of $15,G00,000. The preamble states that 11 it is desirable that an opportunity be afforded for the local investment of moneys with the
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    ADVERTISERS WHO ARE NOT DOWNHEARTED.
    169 2 Seven pages are filled in the current issue of “The Advertising World with the testimonies of leading general advertisers whom the war has not sufficed either to paralyze or to dismay. Here are a few sentences culled from the letters published Advertising is more than
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    DUTCH WAR NEWS.
    381 2 FRENCH captures at VerdCs [Specially translated] In the fiyrst phase of the Verrln the French took 2,500 German n bittl According to the Vossiche 7 eri the French losses at Verdun r? Un? February, totalled 63,000. W A Times correspondent nurg German losses at V.rdun at iSOflnn
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    SUMATRA JOTTINGS.
    329 2 ROBBERY AT MEDAN STATION. Three Chinese named Lim Teng 10, Poea Sioe San and Tio A Giok were brought before the Medan Zaodraadon the 28th ultimo, and charged with th*fr, on the 19th of January, from the Bullet at Media Railway Station of notes, gold, and jewellery valued
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      253 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR SALK. FIRST CLASS PIANO in good condition. Apply No. 153, c/o Pinang Gazette. FOR SALE. SEA COTTAGE Bagan Ajam, P. W. with 1| acres of land with 100 coconut trees in bearing, entrance Govt. Road, extending to Beach. For further particulars apply to Mrs. E. HOGAN, 217,
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      27 2 Your Morning Headache will disappear after a dose of the tiny laxatives which do not gripe. Of chemists, 50 cents or post free from the Dr. 1
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
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      100 2 HARMSTON’S CIRCUS AND ROYAL MENAGERIE. Bigger, Better, Brighter than ever. To-night! To-night! I ATi9-15 P.M. Location: Date Kramat Gardens. New Artistes. New Acts. ‘HARMSTON The Apex The Crux The Acme The Alpha and Omega of all that stands for perfection in the Circus World. A Grand Array of Talent Secured
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  • Obituary
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    14 2 Obituary. London, March 4. The death hag occurred of the French tragedian, M. Mounet-Sully.
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    PULAU PINANG TO PULAU LANGKAWI.
    1189 3 The starting point for this modern sentimental journey may be taken as the Penang Station tiffin-room, writes H. L. in the Free Press.” A tiffin prolonged with a cgar, coffee and a liqueur will bring the traveller peacefully up to a quarter to three when
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    Diocesan Association.
    745 3 Annual Meeting at Kuala Lumpur. The fifth annual general meeting of the Singapore Diocesan Association was held at the St Mary’s Church Room, Kuala Lumpur, on Wednesday, the Bishop of Singapore being in the chair, supported by Mrs Ferguson-D*vie, the R a v A B Champion, the Rev
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    IN MESOPOTAMIA.
    660 3 EYE-WITNESS’S DESPATCH. Delhi, February 23The following mesage dated February 21st, has been received from Eyewitness in Mesopotamia.— Last month has been one of a certain amount of patrol work and sniping by night and artillery fire by day; that of the enemy has been very ineffectual. We have
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    LIQUIDATION OF ENEMY FIRMS.
    863 3 CEYLON’S COMMENT ON COLONY’S LEAD. The Times of Ceylon,” of February 19, says:— A special cable from Singapore yesterday told us that it is officially stated that all enemy firms in the Colony are to be completely liquidated and their lands, building», trade marks, goodwill, and
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      510 3 Engineer i. b. o. t. Certificate. Dredging experience 5 years. Shop barge 10 years, desires re-engagement. Apply No. 149, c/o Pinang Gazette 203-10-3 PLANTER English Public School man aged 29, seeks billet with better „anActs Can handle all classes of f wlar Languages, Tamil and Malay with fair knowledge of
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      26 3 Where to Stay, Penang :—The E. i O. Hotel, The Crag Runnymede Hotel, Hotel Norman, Singapore:— Raffles Hotel. Rangoon Strand Hotel. Java. —Hotel B?au Sejour Leubang.
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      344 3 Central Sales Room. By Order of the Administrator of the Estate of Haji Abdul Musalib bin Hajee Hassain deceased. TO BE SOLD By Public Auction, On Tuesday, 7th March, 1916, AT 11 A.M. At the above Sales Room, 21, Beach Street, 1 Two Storried House Known as No. 67, Acheen
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    THE CRIME OF SILENCE.
    994 4 The war dwarfs every other subject for the time b ing, and it is unlikely that the first report of the Royal Commission on venereal diseases which has ju*t been published at Home will receive the publicity that it deserves. Apart, however, from the interest now
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    TO-DAY'S TIN PRICES.
    288 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $88.75 per picul buyers, no sellers—an increase of 25 cents. “The Scamps” open to-night at the Town Hall. The s.s. Klang will leave here for Port Swettenham and Singapore at 5.30 p.m. to-morrow The Concert and Dance of B
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    HERE AND THERE.
    1359 4 The recent multiplicity of articles on the freight shortage, and the Governments plan to lessen the difficulties of scarcity of available tonnage by the expedient of preventing much of the customary imports of luxuries, are eloquent enough of the dimensions of the problem. Various commodities are regarded,
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    TIN OUTPUTS.
    79 4 The output of the Tongkah Harbour Tic Dredging (N. L.) for the week ending 4th inst., was 31 tons. The February output of Malayan Tin Dredging, Ltd., is 1,500 piculs, valued at $82,712. Yards treated 319,000. Working cost $31,115. Messrs Nutter and Pearse inform us that the output
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    TRONG TIN (N. L.)
    93 4 Dredging operations were started on this company’s property on February 8, 195 hours were worked during the month The result was very satisfactory, 21,000 yards being pub through for a net return of 201 piculs 60 catties of tin oxide, rea.»; sing $10,684.80. There was a
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    TO-NIGHT’S BAND PROGRAMME.
    154 4 The Band will play the following P gramme of music at the Esplanade 6 till 7 this evening:— 1. Overture Raymond ...Tho® 8 2. Two Step Karama '^j c ~a nfP 3 Waltz Bien Amados ...Waldte®--4. Mazurka Souvenir ...Brasoni 5. March Five O’Clock ...Ussar Notice is given
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
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      478 4 Vitafer (T h e^t^' TOtonl< ?.r I ■1 iV is superior to, and much cheaper than SANATOGEN I therefore Ijß (originated in Germany) and surpasses all other hL\ BEST Jn Tonic Foods. H absolute cure for functional nerve trouble of every kind K a —from temporary debility to long standing
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      14 4 “E. S’ O.” MOTOR GARAGE. CARS ON HIRE $4 AN HOUR. Telephone No. 322.
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    BATTLE RENEWED.
    460 5 fierce fighting near VERDUN. APPAM’S captor returns TO PORT. ZEPPELINS AT N. E. COAST. SUPPORT FOR PRESIDENT WILSON. The Germans have suffered further very heavy losses in a renewal of the offensive north-east of Verdun, in the Donaumont nd Vaux regions, both about five miles north-east of the
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  • France and Belgium.
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      VERDUN.
      1141 5 Reuter’s Telegrams.] german attacks renewed. [Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Paris, March 4. A semi-official review of the fighting Dear erduo says the second phase is beginning, The enemy renewed their violent attacks, which were everywhere repulsed with enormous losses. The few days’ respite was used to the utmost
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      Lord Fisher.
      24 5 London, March 5. The Daily Chronicle says there is reason to believe that Lord Fisher has been appointed to the War Council.
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      THE FIRST SEA LORD.
      73 5 London, February 7.—The “Daily Telegrph” has published a rumcur that Admiral Sir Henry Jackson, who was made First Sea Lord upon the recent resignation of Admiral Fisher, has tendered his resignation to the Admiralty. The authorities in response to an enquiry declined to give any information.
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    THREE VICTORIA CROSSES.
    1213 5 BOMBING OFFICER’S BRAVERY. London, March 5. The Victoria Cross has been awarded to the following Second Lieut. Alfred Smith (East Lancs Regiment). A grenade be was about to throw slipped from his hand and fell to the bottom of the trench, close to officers and men, whom
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    THE TRADE WAR.
    208 5 FORTHCOMING CONFERENCE. London, March 4. The Times says it is understood that France took the initiative in advocating an unsparing commercial war against Germany. The British Government only adhered to the proposal this week. Their attitude is definable as a general willingness to enter into an offensive
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    Conference of Neutrals.
    38 5 Copenhagen, March 4. The King of Denmark has invited the Scandinavian Premiers and Foreign Ministers to meet at Copenhagen. This is a natural continuation of the meeting of the Scandinavian Kings at Malmoe, in 1914.
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    New M.P.
    21 5 London, March 4. Mr. Bliss (Liberal) was returned unopposed for Cockermoutb, in succession to Sir Wilfred Lawson, who resigned.
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    Hyde’s M.P. Resigns.
    22 5 London, March 4, Mr. Francis Neilson, Liberal M. P. for Hyde, who is at present in America, has resigned.
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    Cabinet Meeting.
    14 5 London, March 4. Mr. Asquith presided at yesterday’s meeting of the Cabinet.
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    The Swiss Colonels.
    48 5 Berne, March 4. The two Swiss Colonels, who were acquitted of charges of communicating reports and documents to the German Military Attaches, but were reported to the military authorities for disciplinary action, were sentenced to 20 days' close arrest, and placed on the unemployed list.
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    THE BABY KILLER.
    55 5 ENEMY SEAPLANE IN TROUBLE. London, March 4. A German seaplane was picked up at 10 o'clock yesterday morning, three miles north of Middelkerke Bank. The machine bad come down at 9 on Wednesday night, when returning from England. One of the observers was drowned, and the other
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    Exempted Men
    359 5 DISCUSSION IN LORDS. London, March 4, In the House of Lord-, L~rd Derby said the reduction ef exempted categories was insufficient to ensure the number of men required. Further speedy action was required on a big scale. He urged that no unmarried men under 31 should be exempted,
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    Canada’s 275,000.
    28 5 Ottawa, March 4. Major-General Sir Sam Hughes, Minister for War, announced in the Canadian House of Commons that 275,000 had enrolled in Canada for oversea? service.
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    His Majesty of Cambodia.
    66 5 London, March 4. The King of Cambodia has appealed to his subjects to enrol in the Army, or to work in arsenals and workshops, in order to strengthen the links of gratitude and affection which unite Cambodia and France, and help in the organisation of victory.
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    Metals and Munitions.
    30 5 London, March 5. The Metal Exchange re-opens on Monday, to do business in all metals under arrangements with the Ministry of Munitions, also the Glasgow Iron Exchange.
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    King’s Gift to Canada.
    33 5 Ottawa, March 5. The King has presented Anmer to the Cana lian Government for remount breeding. Anmer is the horse which killed a suffragette in the Derby of 1913.
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    Fire at Newspaper Office.
    33 5 Providence, March 4. Considerate damage was done by a fire and explosion at the premises of an antiGerman newspaper, Providence Journal (New Jersey) The pulice attribute it to incendiarism.
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    The Aga Khan.
    25 5 London, March 4. H. H. the Aga Khan lunched with the King and Queen at Buckingham Palace. Telegrams on Page 4» 1
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    1400,000,000 IN WAR ORDERS.
    1708 6 HOW MILLIONAIRES SPRING UP IN THE UNITED STATES. How the war orders placed in the United States by the Allies have not merely enriched individuals to an enormous extent hut have actually called into being new and prosperous towns, is revealed in an interesting article by
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    TRADING WITH THE ENEMY.
    1110 6 INDIAN MERCHANT SENT TO PRISON. One of the finest tributes ever paid to the British navy and its work of blockading Germany was forthcoming in the second police court, Singapore, on Saturday morning, when Mr. G.G. Seth read to the magistrate a letter written by a
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    “ THE LIBERATOR ” ECHO.
    429 6 THE LIBERATOR ECHO. London, February 27. At the inquest on Mr Jabez Balfour, who was found dead in an express at Newport on Wednesday, his son seated that the deceased went to Burma last August, in the expectation of taking up a mining appointment at Namtu on the Chinese frontier,
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    Government Servants Permitted to Enlist.
    176 6 Delhi, February 23.—The Government of India have sanctioned the enlistment in the regular British Army for the duration of the war of Government servants, including employees of state railways, subject to their obtaining the permission of their official superiors to enlist. Men permitted to enlist
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      123 6 Kill Pain Before Pain Kilis Yuo Attacks of neuralgia, constant pain, or the dread of th ß sudden shooting pains are a continual wear and strain on the vital forces of the snff rer. Unless relief is obtained a breakdown is sure to follow. Little’s Oriental Balmbrings certain and speedy
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      533 6 RHEUMATISM," LUMBAGO SCIATICA. Rheumatism, Lumbago and Sciatica are three of the most common and m painful complaints and practically arise from the same cause and the names O n] distinguish the location of the disease. H the arms and legs are affected it i s Ca J Rheumatism; if in
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    HARMSTON’S CIRCUS.
    396 7 OPENING PERFORMANCE. Good wne needs no bush and Jarmston’s Circus having always stood f the best in enterprises of its class, r b 3 depended on to attract caD j houses if the elements are only g r° D i t ioas Saturday night’s opening perf »nce left
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    COMING EVENTS.
    142 7 March 6.—Harmston's Circus and Menagerie, Dato Kramat Gardens. 6 and 7.—‘ The Scamps,” Bandmann Co., Town Hall, 9-15 p.m. 7.—Penang Chamber of Commerce, A. G. M. 3 p m. 7.—Concert and Dance, B Company, Penang Volunteers Drill Hall, 8 p.m. B,—Penang Golf Club, Special General Meeting, 6-45 p.m.
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    CROPS.
    94 7 OUTPUTS FOR FEBRUARY. The following are additional rubber outputs for February Alma lbs. 16,000 Bernam-Perak 20,200 Bruas-Perak 2,436 Bakit Tub Alang 11,593 Cicely 31,172 Cian y 19,585 Chemor United 16,546 F m s n m.ooo Olenealy t| 15,000 Gloucester n 8,000 H'URise 5,210 KaaQ S 9,500 KL 114,000 Kota
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    POLICEMEN:CHARGED.
    469 7 IN ALLEGED RECEIVING ILLEGAL GRATIFICATION AND ASSAULT. In the Third Court, Penang, to-day, three Policemen, Slayman, Hoc Ah Noo, and Pihee, were charged with receiving illegal gratification against No and obstructing a public servant while iu the execution of his duty. This case was the outcome of several complaint
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    PENANG NURSING ASSOCIATION.
    333 7 The annual report of tl e Penang Nursing Association for the year ending 31st December 1915. says: Miss Farrow continued as Nurse to the Association until May 31st. when she left to be married—six months before the termination of her agreement. She, therefore, forefeited her return passage
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    1277 7 Messrs G. C. G. Muller and L. V. J. Laville are appointed passed cadets. Messrs. Muller, Laville and Pretty, cadets, and Mr. Cueers, police probationer, have passed in Malay. Lieutenant T. O. Hay is appointed Captain in the Malay Co., S. V. I. supernumerary to establishment. Dr
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    60 7 The following are the latest quotations in our share list:— Saturday. To day. S 2 2 Shares. —g, 2! M M M Mining. Tongkab H. sl4 60 sl4| sl4| Tronoh S. 6/6 7/6 7/- 8/Ruiber (Sterling.) Heawood 2/U 2/41 2/3 2/6 Rubber (Dollar). A. Panas 58J s9|
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    THE MAILS.
    122 7 The P. O. Royal Mail steamer Malta, having left Colombo is expected to arrive here at daylight on Thursday, and will leave for Singapore, China and Japan at 9 a.m. the same day. A football match was played at Balik Pulau on Saturday afternoon between the Crescent Star
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  • SRORTING NEWS.
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      CRICKET.
      236 7 a COY v. b coy. The cricket match played on the Esplanade on Saturday afternoon between teams representing “A Company and “B Company, Penang Volunteers, resulted in a victory for the former by ten runs and two wickets. The best score was made by Ezechiel (68) for the losers,
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      C. R. C’s. WIN.
      35 7 A cricket match between the Chinese Recreation Club and the Penang Health Culture League, at the former’s ground, yesterday, resulted in a win for the C. R. C. by 53 runs.
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      M. F. A.
      94 7 The Annual Cup. The Committee drew the first rounds of the 1915 Cup at the office of the President, Mr. K. Pachee, on Saturday. The eleven Clubs entering meet as follows March 11 Stialersenangan v. Jamatbol Horea. 12 Penang Police v. Sabrol Jamil. 18 Bahrol Alam v.
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      SINGAPORE LADIES' LAWN TENNIS CLUB.
      332 7 The annual meeting of the Singapore Ladies’ Lawn Tennis Club was held in the pavilion, Mr. W. E. Hooper presiding. There was a fair attendance of members. The Chairman, in submitting the report and accouits for the past year, said that the report did not
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    SHIPPING.
    83 7 CLEARANCES! To-day. Laisang for Singapore and China. Ban Lee for Belawan and Langsa. Ban Fo Soon for Dindinge, Sitiawan Bags Datob and Teluk Anson. Leong Ho for Pulau Langkawi, Perlis Betui. Patlang for Trang. Flying Dragon for Portweld and Taiping. MAILS. CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Moaaow. For Per
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    EXCHANGE.
    129 7 Pbnang, March 6, 1916. (By Oowrfssy of tho Chartorod Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 7/32 4 months* sight Bank ...2/4 5/8 3 -Credit ...2/4 7/8 3 Documentary ...2/4 29/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay Demand Bank 174 Moulmein Demand Bank 173 M 3
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    PRODUCE.
    238 7 Pbnang, March 6, 1916, 8. P. Tapioca J 8.30 buyers. M. P. Tapioca $9 00 sellers. Gold leaf $64.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). $l6 1/2 buyers Black Pepper $lB.OO buyers. White Pepper $41.00 sellers Trang Pepper $33 sellers. Mace sno nom. Mace Pickings $62 sales. Clov
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      82 7 Occasional spells of Fever may be said to be the inheritance of all who come to the Tropics. As an 1 easement and to quickly break them down and restore the body temperature to normal, there is nothing better than WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE JEkj A dose or two of
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