Straits Echo, 6 January 1916

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  • 35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR BAST GENERALLY. VOL* 14* $24 Per Annum PENANG, THURSDAY, 6th JANUARY, 1916. Single Coy, It unit. No. 4k
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    • 1082 1 BANKS. > For Cars on Hire m EMPIRE "The Lillie Arietocr<s* Call at or 'phone (No. 694) to Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A Penang Road. if Just Unpacked A New Shipment of Motor and Cycle Accessories. Repairs of Motor Cars and Cycles undertaken by expert Mechanics. r* Largest Dealers in
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  • 227 3 The trouble with moit thin folks who w j ß h to gain weight is that they insist on drugging their stomach or stuffing it with greasy foods rubbing on useless flesh creams,” or following some foolish physical culture stunt, while
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  • 1895 3 This week sees the end of Lord Derby’a great recruiting campaign. It is not probable that wa snail be told the result with any precision, and it the result has been fairly satisfactory there is no urgent reason tor publishing figures. But what about the other
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    • 328 3 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. ALL p3rsone claiming refund of assessment in respect of dwelling houses vacant for any portions of the half-year ending 31st December, 1915 are hereby reminded that such claim must be sent in to the Commissioners on or before the 31st day of January, 1916. Forms of petition may
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    • 12 3 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night, Woods’ Great Poppermint Cure, Is. 6d.
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    • 723 3 FOUL BREATH. WOMENS GREATEST MISFORTUNE. The old saying that “distance lends enchantment” was nevermore aptly to the point than when applied to those people whose breath is laden with evil smelling odours. Many persons appear most attractive at a distance, but produce a feeling of pity and disgust when close
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  • 949 4 Pictweb or a Mab ob Abtiob. Rumour, which ia aa lying a jade in France as elsewhere on this globe, said that Joffre, the Commander-in-chief, and Gallieni, the new Minister of War, were far from being friends. And, consequently, there were those who predicted that when
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    • 229 4 METHYLATED SPIRITS! (QUALITY GUARANTEED.) Wholesale Price $3-50 per tin of 4 gellons. Retail price 20 cents per quart bottle. OBTAINABLE AT CHEAH KEE EE Co., 56, China Street, Penang. E. O. Hotel. •:o:« SPECIAL TIFFIN EVERY WEDNESDAY S’ SATURDAY. oc do: o ALLEN DENNYS A CO., Penang, RUBBER BROilEKS, PROPRIETORS
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    • 10 4 For Chronic Chest Complaintß, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cere 1«. 6d
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    • 169 4 >nc DOC DOC DOdDOCDOCZDOC DOC DOC ->U o o n 0 0 0 0 0 o o A O o l <* Memorandum N 4S e V\cJ* m <S2i o n O A 0 O 0 0 0 0 0 0 o n \j o A 0 A o A
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  • 1048 5 CONGRATULATIONS FROM SINGAPORE BAR. Cmiet Justice’s Admissions, Yesterday morning, in the Supreme Court, says the Singapore evening paper of Tuesday, Mr. van Someren offered to the Chief Justice, the bon. Sir J A, S. Bucknill, K C., the congratulations of the Bar upon the
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  • 385 5 Nbw-Books. The following books have been received at the Library Serbia Her People History and Aspirations, by W. M. Petrovitch. Francis Joseph I His Life and*Times, by JR. P. Mabaffy. The Italians of To-day, by Richard Bagot. The Pleasant Land of France, by R. E.! Prothera The Book
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  • 118 5 The following note was issued to the London Press on December 6. A hospital for sick and wounded soldiers has been established at Blackmore End, KimptoD, Herts., generously lent for the purpose by the owner, Mrs. Vincent, of Blackmore End and 35, Portman Square. The funds to cover
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  • 221 5 Penans Womens’ Wobk. Amount previouslv acknowledged 5987, Ipoh 56, Chess $10," Toffee $l. Mrs. Winfield (2nd Don $5, Mrs. Ross (2nd Don.) $5, Mrs. Cleaver (3rd Don.) 55. Mrs. Liston (2ud Don.) $5, Mrs. Wright-Motiou (3rd Don.) $5, Mrs. Home, Sumatra (2ad Don.) 55, Mrs. Wilson,
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    • 308 5 < kJ (/> a ui a: K Iff J m fj\, j y ii to /V/W SCOTCH WHISKY ac m —1 >> O Id CL trt CO 9 Z < Z < z o 3 CD o V) _1 < SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT" > rt> D JAMES OiASOO^' LONDON
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    • 466 5 91 Q 3 D If MEDIA LEAD OTHERS FOLLOW. ALL DEALaiiRSi |TO-NICHT TO-NICHT The Electric Polyscope Co., Lyceum Theatre, Argyll Road. 3 Parts THE VAMPIRES Parts 3 A magnificent drama of an exceptionally powerful nature. Portrayed and acted with an elaboration of detail and strength of cast that will firmly
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  • 93 6 Published daily (except Sundays and pmhlie holidays) AT TH* CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. No. 59. Beach Street, Penang Pbicb. Daily Local w $24 per aanaoi Ontstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 OABLI ADDKBS9 ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone No». (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 —AH ku*ia*M Mn>aunic*tio.. sboutd b.
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  • 1146 6 The Baltic of tho Falkland Islands, of which wo are to bs privileged to hear a ittle more to-morrow evening, had a two-fold effect It swept the German Xavv from tho seas and established in the popular mind, as nothing else had done, the supremacy of the
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  • 44 6 Members are reminded that the next Club handicap pr.zi shoot takes place on Sunday morning at 7 o’clock (9 h inst The Ranges will be 200. 5)0 and 600 yards Ammunition can be procured on the Range at Club rates
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  • 38 6 To-diy'j Quotations Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $Bl5O, buyers no sellers, in Singapore (refined) at $B5 12$, business done (150 tona sold) and in London at £174 15s. spot and £173 15s. three months’ sight.
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  • 36 6 Jan. IBy Balance $45,867.87 5 Staff of Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd., monthly subscription 33.60 5 Balance 45,901.47 Remitted to London .£lO,OOO on 24-2-15... 85,618.73 Total subscriptions to date ...1131,520.20
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  • 688 6 Mr. Lim Cheng Teik has he°n appointed a Director of the Tin Bentong No Liability. The Hod. Mr. A. T. Bryant’s At Home” at the Residency yesterday was well attended and much enjoyed, Mr. Alan W'lson, secretary of the Penang Club and T >wn Club, is going
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  • 92 6 (//x»n Our Own Correspondent o Singapore, January 6 At the Singapore Rubber Auction 278 tons were offered for sale and 192 tons were •old at the following prices Sheets $195 to $202 per picul Fair $lB5 $193 tt L PI in LL 1,87 5193 Unsmoked ribbed... $l9O
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  • 982 6 Turning the Tables. It is well known that many men holding appointments in Government offices at home devote a portion of their leisure to the writing, and also to the reviewing, of books. Nevertheless it was something of a surprise to a certain highly-placed and exclusive official to
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    • 157 6 LOOK for ihe on the 3LABEL and you will then know you are getting the British Brand. i.\ '0: m Knii i Hr Uni- '’"■Mill •i 1.1 ■Mmm B R l T i H W 1 \^rn w m llllStjl sort a BE SI gfijlHf !i!l it' -A mwm I'-'
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  • 733 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. BRITISH OPERATIONS London, January 5. Sir Douglas Haig, in his commuu'qje, states that in course of an intermittent artillery activity we silenced two Germ in howitier batteries in the region of Armentieres and dispersed enemy working parties north east of Ypres. The enemy
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  • 647 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram GE :\f/\S T ALLEGATIONS. AKD BRITISH REPUDIATION. L mdon, January 5. A Whit3 Paper, which has been issued contains a memorandum of the German I Government, demanding the trial for murder I of the captain and crew of the British auxi* liary ciuiser
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  • 603 7 THE PERSIA OUTRAGE. (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. SURVIVORS STORIES. London, January 4 Other survivors relate experiences similar to those of the American Grant. Mothers who went in quest of their children never returned indeed, only two child ren were saved. Chief Officer Saved. The Chief Officer wont down with his
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  • 724 7 (Reuter's Senrice.) Copyright Telegram FURTHER RU aSIANf SUCCESSES Petrograd, January 4 It is reported that the euemy has evacuated Czsrnowitz. the Russian successes deprive the enemy of the use of the Czernowitz —Zilesziki and likewise threaten the Czernowitz—Kologa line. London, January 5. A Petrograd communique 9tate9 that
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  • 738 7 (Reuter Service) Copyright Telegram. FRENCH ALRIAL RAID. PETRICH AND STRUMNI TZ BOMBED. Salonika, January 5. French aviators bombed Petrich, Scrum nitzi and other towns where troops were observed. There were considerable casualties, especially at Petrich, where buildings collapsed and fires broke out. The aviators were unharmed. Bulgarians
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  • 428 7 OVERCOME BY FUMES. A Brave Rescue. The fire on board the s. s. Olenogle has been extinguished. The vessel had to be flooded jas ihi result of this her bow ii slightly listing forward. Fighting the Flames. Captain S. R. Perkins and Mr. W. Houston, who was
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  • 168 7 Our Selections. The following are our selections for to day s races Race I. 1. Betting Bill, 2 Brown Comet. Race 11. 1. Sandy Creek. 2. Black Satin. Race 111 1. Petit. 2. Beri Beri. 3. The Target. Race IV. 1. Tongkah. 2. Sador. Race V. 1. Nick.
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  • 83 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages: Page. 3 —Our Supply of Men. 4.—A Charge of Despair, A German who Died for England. s.—Penang Library. P. M 8. Hospital. Queen Mary’s Needlework Guild. SirJ. A S Burknill. 8. —The Falkland Islauds Battle. The Manless Aeroplane. Great
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  • 21 7 Obituary. M. F raneis Charmes. L ndon, January 5. The death has taken place of the French writer M. Francis Cbaimes.
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  • 2316 8 ADMIRAL STURDEES VICTORY. A Descriptive Account. As an introduction to the lecture on the Falkland Islands battle which is to be given at tho Drill Hall to-morrow evening, we reprint Mr. John Buchan’s excellent descrip tion of the engagtment in Yol. IV of Nelson’s “History of
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  • 616 8 REMARKABLE FORECAST BY AN EXPERT. Warless Future Montreal, November 13. That war, even to-day, has not reached its limit of frightfulness is emphasised by Mr. Peter Cooper Hewitt, one of the greatest aviation experts in the United States, who was selected to be a member of the
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  • 546 8 WHAT BRITAIN SPENDS. Cost or Government. While there is a general knowledge that in norma! peace conditions the expenditure of this country exceeds .£200,000,000 a year, there is no appreciation of the sums paid in salaries and in meeting the cost of administration of the national civil services,
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  • 205 8 Interchange of Royal Courtesies We (Siam Observer) are able to publish the following telegrams which have passed between His Majesty the King of Siam and i His Majesty the King of Great Britain and Ireland. The telegram conveying the Christmas message was in return for a
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    • 541 8 INVESTMENT. ANY SUM or SUMS up to $30,000 awaiting investment in good freehold securities. Apply with full particulars to H J 17 c/o Straits Echo Office. FOR SALE. ONE SEA-GOING Steam Launch Taishun in excellent condition Length 24 feet; Beam. 8 feet; Tonnage, 27. For particulars and price apply to
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    • 53 8 Unnecessary Words. Why waste words and advertising space in describing the many points of merit in Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy The most fastidious are satisfied when we state that it cures colds and coughs from any cause, and that it contains absolutely no narcotics or injurious substanoes. For sale by all
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    • 61 8 There is a reason for everything. Therefore let us tell you that the reason why WOODS' GREAT PEPPERMINT CORE is so popular throughout the Indies is, that it fully carries out what it professes to do—cure chills, dysentery, and complaints of the chest and stomach. One bottle will confirm this.
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    • 451 8 TO LET Ist and 2nd Floors 68, of Beach Street situated at Corner of Beach and Market Streets. Apply to 773 SENG KEE Co. *l-»m TO LET. FROM Ist May, 1916, premises Nos. 27 and 27a, Beach Street, at present occupied by Messrs. Huttenbach Bros. Co. Suitable for offices and
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  • 1102 9 HOW AUSTRIAN LIVES ARK THROWN AWAY. “No Use Running; we die Here.” M. Zoltan Franyo, a prominent Hungarian author, who is serving with the forces at the Russian front as A.D.C. to a Brigade Commander, describes an attack on the Russian hues in a Budapest journal.
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  • 784 9 How Soldier’s Wife Discovered Husband’s Nationality. After he had served 19 years in the British Army, and died on the field in France, it was discovered that Squadron SergeantMajor Harry William Baker, 11th Hussars, was a German. Recently the Home Office granted a certificate
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    • 213 9 All that baby requires is provided in Mellin’s Food mixed with fresh cow’s milk, and provided in a form perfectly digestible from the day of baby’s birth. It is this absolute suitability of Mellin’s Food in all circumstances which explains the gratifying success that invariably follows the use of ‘Mellin’s.*
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    • 49 9 The Children’s Colds. Watch the children’s colds and cure them before they weaken the vitality. Use Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy treely. It is perfectly safe. It has been tested by chemists and pronounced free from injurious substances and costß but a trifle. I' or sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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    • 553 9 TIANG JOO Co t> PENANG. Just Received a New Shipment of The “JOOCOCLES” Guaranteed British-made Turoughout From Frame to Pedal From Tyre to Saddle Fitted Complete with DUNLOP Tyres, Lamp, Bell, Inflator 8 Tools. $55-00 Nett. TIANG JOO Co., Sole |m p° rtersi roc 3QCC >oc Palmer Cycle Tyres British
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  • 1172 10 THE SIGNIFICANCE OF RECENT EVENTS. Rumania and thi Entente Pownbs. My article on A ustria yesterday was written before I was aware that three members of the Austrian Government had resigned. Various interpretations have been placed upon those changes, and most of the people
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  • 835 10 Me. Bubhan on the Real War-Centeb. Mr. John Buchan gave a lecture on The Campaign in the West” at the ASolian Hall on December 4. Lord Robert Cecil was in the chair. Mr. Buchan, who said he had a sort of instinct—he would not
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    • 43 10 Bad Taste in the Mouth. If you have a bad taste in your mouth in the morning, your stomach is not in proper order. Chamberlain's Tablets regulate this and give you a relish for your meals. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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    • 178 10 Huttenbach Bros. 8 COMPANY. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS CONTR ACTORS. SOLE AGENTS FOR: All kinds of MACHINERY Free Estimates Given for all Kinds of Electrical Work Mining Plants and Private Lighting Installations A Speciality. AGENTS FOR: HE STEELING TELEPHONE 00., LIE. Large Stocks of Telephones are kept and Private Installations can be
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  • 208 11 When jour growing daughter’s appetite becomes fickle and she shows a desire for sour, starchy or chalky articles look after the condition of her blood. If she is pale and languid, nervous, without ambition and irritable her blood is unable to moot the demands made upon it.
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  • 1457 11 A BATTLE PICTURE IN CHAMPAGNE. Teiumph on the Drill Ber<»eant. Prince Oscar, the fifth son of the Kaiser has written a little book called "The Winter Battle,” in which he describes the hard fighting of the Third German Army last February and March in Champagne.
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  • 382 11 THE ADVENTURES OF A WAR PRISONER. Terrible Experiences. 1 Ludwig Wittich, formerly a private of Hungarian infantry, has succeeded in reaching New York after escaping from a military prison in Siberia, whither he had been sent after capture bv the Russians near Lublin in August of last
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    • 324 11 The Eastern United Assurance Corporation Ltd. Head Office: SINGAPORE. The undesigned haB been appointed Agent for the above Corporation, and is now prepared to accept MARINE FIRE RISKS atcurrent rates. QUAH BENG KEE, 43, Beach 8treei, PenauQ. The Anglo-Japanese Dispensary, 393 A 395, Chulia Street, PENANG. Qualified Japanese Doctor always
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    • 70 11 Whoopinj Cough. When your child haB whooping cough be careful to keep the cough loose and expectoration easy by giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as may be required. This remedy will also liquify the tough mucus and make it easier to expectorate. It has been used successfully in many epidemics, and
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    • 211 11 3C I n :oc DC DOC D0«=3OO0C DC3O BY ROYAL 5 APPOINTMENT. I u n I i I O Contractors! to THE ADMIRALTY. THE WAR OFFICE. THE INDIA OFFICE. U n o n A ALL Government Hospitals IN THE Straits Settlements AND Federated Malay States. U OBTAINABLE o RETAIL v.
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    • 1263 12 P. O.—B. I AND APC A R LINE ft Mail and Passenger Services. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. Homeward (for Europe.) INTERMEDIATE Homeward for Europe. k.s. Nellore Feb. 9 s.s. Mongara (Calls Genoa) Feb 23 8.0. Nore Mar. 23 DIRECT SERVICE. Outward (for China and Japan.) KONINKLIJKE PAKETYAART MAATSCHAPPIJ.
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