Straits Echo, 30 June 1916

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    37 1 Straits Echo '1" 4r DAILV CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR BAST GBNERAAL Vi)L. 14. $24 Per Annus* PENANG, FRIDAY, 30tft JUNE, 1916.1 Siitic Cw, 19 uots. No. 151.
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      1095 1 as* Ai D NATURE Two second-hand two-seater MOTOR CARS for Sale. MORRIS OXFORD AND SWIFT. In good running order, complete with accessories. Intending purchasers can have a trial run and full particulars obtained from The Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A Penang Road. Tel Address Hokimteik, Penang. ’Phone No. 694. Mortor
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    Local Race Problems.
    1777 2 There are in the world, says the Malaya Tribune Tery few place* where so many 1 different races liTe together so amicably as in the Btrait«. An esteemed correspondent has written to ask for differentiation 1 between the numerous tribes of Chinese, i llt seems a very
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      537 2 The Chinese Steamship Co, For RANGOON. The a. a. QlenogU, 3750 tone, Captain W. MacGhie, is expected to arrive here on Saturday, the lut July, and will leave on the following dlay at 4 pm. for the above port. For Freight or passage apply to KIM KENG LEONG CO., Agents,
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      88 2 Chamberlain's Pain Balm. A touch of rheumatism, or a twinge of neuralgia, whatever the trouble is, Chamberlain's Pain Balm drives away the pain at once and cures the complaint quickly. First application gives relief When a bottle of it is kept in the house the pain of burns and redds
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      80 2 One test of WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE. would prove to you its solid worth as a preventive medicine that should be in every family medicine chest. Sold all over the world, its popularity is increasing every year, and, as you, will know, it is not possible to keep selling a
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      371 2 INDIAN MOTORCYCLE k BIDECAR complete. Two epee<l, Engine Clutch, 34 horsepower. Splendid running order. Apply BOX No. 29, c/o Straitt Echo. 323 I Valuable Property for Sale. BY ORDER OF THE COURT. BT PUBLIC AUCTION, At the Archway of Logan' Building». On Tuesday, 4th of July, 1916, AT 11 AM.
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      193 2 The Eastern Produce Exchange 27, Beich Street, it the corner of Beach Street and Church Street Ghaut. CAPITAL $120,000. Auctioneers and Brokers The Forty-fourth Auction Sale WILL BE HELD On Monday, the 3rd July, 1916. Sales or Purchases negotiated by Private Treaty or by Public Auction uniting Sellers and Purchasers
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    Chinese and Income Tax.
    1466 3 UNANIMOUS DlSAFFBOYAL. A special meeting of the members of the Chinese community was held at the Chinese Town Hall yesterday afternoon for the purpose of discussing the effect of the iucome tax on the dealers and traders of Penang, as proposed in the Legislative Council. Tuera
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    Kedah Aeroplane Fund.
    440 3 Already acknowledged $11,401.20 Dramatic Performance of India Ceylon Association, A. Star 200.00 Jagat Singh 50 00 Mr. and Mrs. Wolseley Kearns and family 70.00 Subscribers in Baling through Wan Mahomed Amiu 62.70 Second collection by W E. Spears Esq. $910: —Ban Joo Cheang ?500, Liin Tek Ewe
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      604 3 FURNISHED HOUSE ri'O LET from September Ist for term 1 up to 9 months—No. 43, Northam Road. Rent, furnished $B5. Apply to J. CRABB WATT. 315 F.M.S GOVERNMENT 6% WAR LOAN. SUBSCRIBERS to the above Loan are reminded that the Ist instalment of 25% payable on the Bonds falls due
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      492 3 Sweet IbSacco Because of its delicate aroma and sweetnessof flavour Sweet Chestnut Tobacco assures that pleasing contentment. THE CRITERION OF QUALITY. 8$ ft W X m m n i w T m i To-night! To-night!! The Electric Polyscope Co., Lyceum Theatre, Argyll Road. Present Pathe’s Wonderful Detective Serial. THE EXPLOITS
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    THE STRAITS ECHO.
    95 4 dftOy (except Sundays and pvblit holiday») at tm* CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street Penang. Fuel. Dtoily Local m 924 per annum. Oatetation... Postage Extra. Hail Edition (Post Free) 117.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 JT.D.— AII bailntM co«munic*tion« «hould b*
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    CHINESE AND INCOME-TAX.
    1364 4 After what we had gathered from personal conversation with several leading men of ihe local Chinese community we are a little surprised both at the uuanimity and the strength of the opposition to the income-tax proposals displayed at the public mooting at the (JhiLese Town Hall yesterday.
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    M. A. P.
    1000 4 Mr. F. O. Gregson, of Messrs. Guthrie Co. who want to a trip to the Far Eastern ports returned to-day by the s.s, Katori Maru. Mr. W. Paterson has generously presented a cup for a billiard tournament on the American system at the Kinta Club, Batu Gajah,
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    RANDOM NOTES.
    999 4 A Useful Book, The M.S.Y.R. Drill Hand-book by Sergeant-Major May, who is now a Lieutenant in the West Kent Regiment in Mesopotamia, is one of the best military instruction books for voluntoers that we have seen. It is written in a style that the latest recruit can understand
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      195 4 The Most Popular Drink in the East. In War HAS WOW TH* GRAND PRIZE AT THIS PanamaPacific International (Japan) PRESS COMMENT. Exposition, N.tion.1 ASAH1 DF.ER. A light .ad pleasant brew which cheers and California. Exhibit ior, invigorates without producing any of tho uncomfortable after- XJ. 8. A. 1915. effects which
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    WESTERN FRONT.
    156 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. COUNTER-ATTACK REPULSED. Situation Uachaaged. Paris, June 28. A communique states that a German counter-attack north-east of Hill 321 was repulsed with grenades. Another between Fleury and Vaux Wooc was immediately stopped by curtain fire. There was a lively struggle at Thiaumont, but the situation
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    BRITISH OPERATIONS.
    537 5 ENEMY TRENCHES RAIDED. Gas Used. London, June 28. General Haig reports: Last night we raided the enemy’s trenches at several pointa, bombing the enemy and inflioting casualties. The tronches near Angres were found to be badly damaged by shell fire and the snemj had apparently suffered from our
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    BRITISH BLOCKADE.
    533 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. DECLARATION OF LONDON. Partial Eaforeemeat Abandoned. London, June 28 I* the House of Commons, Lord Robert Cecil announced that Great Britain and France had decided not to continue the partial enforcement of the Declaration of London. He hoped the other Allies would concur. Statement
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    Wedding.
    112 5 Lathara-Maloay. (From Our Chan Correspondents Singapore, June 30. Tbe wedding took plnce at the Cathedral Church of the Good Shepherd of Mr Charles R. C. Latham, surviving son of Mr. Harold Latham, and Miss Elizabeth MaloDy, fourth daughter of tbe late Mr. Daniel Malony. Tbe reception was held at
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    RUSSIAN FRONT.
    549 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Austria* Disaster Ccrtaia. Bukharest, June 28« Three hundred Austrian soldiers have taken refuge in Rumania from Bukovina. They were disarmed An officer declared that the Russian artillery was superior to theirs, and it was impossible to withstand the Cossacks. He admitted that the Austrians
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    MEXICO.
    1772 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Stroag Measure* Advocated. Washington, June 28. Unless the Carrizal prisoners are released to-night, President Wilson will to-morrow probably ask for the authority of Congress to effect their forcible rescue Priaoaer* Released. Washington, June 29, The immediate danger of war has been averted by the release
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    Outside.
    57 5 The following articles will be found on our outside pages:— Page. 2. —Local Race Problems. 3 —Chinese and Income Tax, Kedah Aeroplane Fund. 6. —How Yuan Died. Economy of Forces. Selangor in 1915, Shippmg News. Winroa Compiny. M E.A. P C.C Bowls Tournament. Rubber Crops. Peuang Volunteers. The Week’s
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    THE WAR POSITION.
    274 5 OFFICIAL STATEMENT. DISAPPEARANCE OP GERMAN STBIKINO FORCE. A Review. The General Staff Officer in Singapore forwards ns the following copy of a telegram from the Secretary of State for Indie to tba Viceroy of India, dated the 25th inti. with the intimation that it is published by
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    Tin and Rubber.
    63 5 To-day's Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at 984.75, business don o in Singapore (refined) at 985, buvera no sellers, and in London at .£173 10«. spot and J? 174 5« three months’ sight. Messrs. Boustoad Co. inform us that the following is the quotation for
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    Singapore Stock Market.
    59 5 Coafideace of lavcstors. C From Our Own Con&*pondmU) Singapore, Jure 30. Messrs. Fraser and Co. report that in spite of a declining tendency in all stock*, the bulk of investors are satisfied with their existing holding* and are mostly optimistic as to future possibilities. Bargain hunters are
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    London Rubber Market.
    27 5 (From Our Own Corretpondent.) London, Jane 29. The prices in the London Rubbor Market to-day were as follows Pale Crepe 2/4 Diamond Smoked 2/3J
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    Outward Mail Steamer.
    247 5 The R.M S. Novara (which will connect with R.M.B Ka'sar I~Hind at Colombo) is expected to leave Colombo on Tuesday next. Tbe foothill match on the Esplanade yesterday evening between the P. C. C and the Mohamedan Recreati >n Club endod in a victory for the former
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    Winson Company.
    265 6 SuocatsvnL OrawiNO Nioht The Winson troupe of Chinese conjurers, gymnasts, acrobats and illusionists gave ft very successful performance at the Chinese Theatrical Hal», Drury Lane, last night to a packed bouse, the audience being ootnposed entirely of Chinese. It is such a clever show that it is a
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    Mail Notice.
    167 6 To-dat. Deucalion for Colombo, Durban and London, 9.30 a.m, Benoa, for Deli an 1 Asahan, 10 a.m. Hole Canton, for Port Swettouham and Singapore, 12.30 pm. Omapere, for Tongkab, Kopab, Reoonp, Victoria Point, Mergui, Tavoy and Moulmeio 12.30 p.m. Perlit for Trang, Tongkah and Barg Nga, 1.30 p
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    M. F. A.
    116 6 The followiog will play against Syed Ilas-mnil Bh»tri’s Eleven of the M. F- A.” for Tunku Ktsfrim’s Eleven at Kedah” t«-morrow at Dalo Kramat Gardens: Goal’. Simsoodin (Kanchut Club); Backs Cbe Paiu (Perbrndabaran C), S. Ibrabim (Kancbut C); Halves Tunku Kresiua (Capt.) (Kampong Bharu C), Rrsbid (Pompong
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    P.C.C Bowls Tournament.
    33 6 The following are the results of the ties played tff yestorrfav Double Handicap. W. Houston and W. B Houston beat Adams and Cunningham 23—18. Championship R Owen beat Threltall 21—9.
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    Rubber Crops.
    163 6 Penang, June 30. Straits 206,500 lb., Penang l *'4 500 lb., Rubana 50,000 lb., Tali Aver 72.000 lb., Batak Rabit 28,000 lb., Bagan Serai 29,500 lb. Two cont nuation episodes of “Graft” and “From a Fighter to a Dotcctive” aro tl chief features that will br screened at
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    Selangor in 1915.
    1008 6 There was a time, says the Malay Mail, when District Officers were allowed to perpetrate yen* d'esprit in their annual reports in the full knowledge that their literary efforts would eventually reach the eye of a delighted public. Those were the good old days,” Tempora mutantur. The
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    Economy of Forces.
    970 6 THE “USELESS MOUTHS” IN THE ARMY. i Bt Major G. W. Redwat Perhaps the leisure of trench warfare has enabled Colonel Churchill to do what Presi dent Lincoln is said to have done when bewildered by his military advisers —read Clausewitz. Certainly in his latest speech in
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    Shipping News.
    859 6 The s.s. Benrinnes which is due here is bringing 6,500 tons of coal frem Calcutta. Tbe °.s. Thongwi is expected to arrive 1 here to morrow from Singapore, bound for Madras. The s.s. Helenus which is due hero fiom Durban to morrow has 918 tons of cargo to
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    How Yuan Died.
    967 6 His Secretary's Story. The following is a letter sent to a friend in Shanghai by Yao Muogjen who was a secretary to Yuan Shih-k’ai. i Palace Peking June 11. —Yuan Shih-k’ai has passed away for ever. Reports regarding his death are various, both m the foreign and
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    Penang Volunteers.
    440 6 Under notification No 733 Government Gazette dated 16th June, 1916. His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to grant the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officer’s Decoration to Lieuteuant-Colonel the Honourable A. R. Adams, in recognition of his long and valuable services with the Penang Volunteers. Promotions and Appointments. The
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    The Week's Events.
    313 6 Friday, Junh 30. Town Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Ponang Volunteers—Recruit 5 >rill, Maxim, Fort Cornwallis, 530 p.ui Ambulance Co. Drill, Fort Cornwallis, 5.30 p.m. Cadet Drill, Free School, 4.15 p.m. Winson Company, Drury Lane Theatre Hall, 9 p.m. Straits Cinema, Penang Road, 9.15 p.m. The Electric Polyscope
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    Britain's Black Battalions.
    923 7  -  A GREAT RESERTOIR OF FIGHTING MEN. Bt J. 8 axon Mills One thing is. or ought to be, perfectly clear to all English to-day. We cannot afford to leave any resources of man, money, and material untouched which might contribute to our victory in the war The
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    American Ideals.
    1092 7 The New Freedom* By Woodrow Wilton (The Wayfarer's Library (Dent. Is net.) President Wilson has been happily inspired in authorising the publication of a series of extracts from his speeches, including his chief utterances in the Mississippi Valley at the beginning of this year and the complete text
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    The Meaning of “Nerves.”
    223 7 Nerves are fibres running from the brain to all parts of the body, like the wires of a telephone exohange. Some of them give us the sense of touch and feeling; others convey messages to the brain and the will to our muscles and enable ns
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    A Cure that Cures.
    158 7 There are men and women in every locality who are being racked to death with Rheumatism. Many of them have tried electricity, liniments, Turkish and mineral baths, massage, etc., while others have been doctored until they have lost all hope and patience. Little's Oriental Balm has,
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      54 7 Safe. Sure. Always Cures. Do not suffer from cramp colic or pain in the stomach when Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy goes to the right spot and gives immediate relief. You cannot afford to be without it if you are subject to attacks of this kind. For sale by
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      265 7 KTOTICB. IN THE ESTATE OF CHAN KANG CHOON deceased. NOTICE is hereby given that all persons having any claim or claims whatsoever against the abovenamed Estate are requested to send particulars of same in writing to the undersigned on or before the 7th day of July, 1916. LOGAN ROSS, Solicitors
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