Straits Echo, 8 August 1916

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    36 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVEHiS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 14. $24 P a Annum PENANG, TUESDAY, Blh AUGUST, 1916. Siafle Coy, 10 cints. No. 183.
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      1270 1 fall4££*AlD FT W |iV SEIZED NATUM Two second-hand two-seater MOTOR CARS for BAN K S 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\ Penang Road. Tel. Address: Hokimteik, Penang. ’Photo
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      28 1 5*16 s MI Bn tfe 1 r OR wants enujjjw which is me «dt t 0 «M» >to i- l S/.’ ?<«fcc tiom» h»« u»e i—"3 B S
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    The Making of an Emperor.
    3030 2  -  By REGINALD FARRER. la times so strenuous as these, a mere line of email print, obscurely tucked away, has been all our obituary for the man who made himself master of the world’s olcect and greatest throne. In point of fact, were not the universal
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      120 2 m&frmjm,. .iniy: •7 -c v ~v«* e* —mmm LARGE REDUCTION IN PRICES. SEE 1916 PRICE LIST. a SOLE AGENTS: ADAMSON, CILFILLAN Co., LTD., (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) PENANC, SINGAPORE MALACCA- USE SANITAS-CREOLEUM THE BEST WOOD PRESERVATIVE A unique preparation for preserving all forms o Wood and Woodwork against the inroads of
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      71 2 Arc You Goint on a Journey T Chamlerlain’s C)l:c, Cholera and Diarrhoea R .-medy should be packed in your hand luggage when going on a journey. Change of water, di j t, and temperature all tend to produce bowel troublo, and lhis medicine cannot be secured on boatd the train
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      57 2 Supplied by All Chemists. Physicians prescribe Chamberlain’s Co-K. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy beca'-» 6 relieves cramps in the stomach and intesti” 1 pains quicker than any preparation they l4U compound. It can be bought from iD chemist. A bottle will keep for years, no home is complete without it. For
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    Cricket.
    1148 3 Pirtk-Pemi Matek. (From Cher Chm Onretpondent o Ipob, August 8. Tbe final scenes in the Perak —Penang cricket match were concluded yesterday evening, Perak winning bj 85 runs. Tbe following were tbe scores, Piui First innings 145 Total Second 89 234 Penang First innings 103 Total Second lf 46
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    Tennis and Golf.
    43 3 Three couples rejireieating Penang played Tennis against three couples representing Perak. Ptrak won by 7 sets to two. In the Golf May aud Reid represented Penang against Walkiashaw and de Paula. Peuang woe by three up aud two to play.
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    Local Wedding.
    387 3 Mehta —Valberg. At the Church of the Assumption yester- j day afternoon the marriage was solemnised of Mr. Philian Mehta, Assistant Su g or, General Hospital, Penan/, to Sybil Louise Cl lire, eldest daughter of Mr. C. W. A. Valberg, of the Post Office, and Mrs. Valberg. The
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    Rubber Crops for July.
    64 3 Alma 23,500 lb., Bukit Toh Alang 13X68 lb,, Shanghai Klebing 10,824 lb, Kota Bahroe 38,787 lb.. Sungei Dari 14,960 lb., Chemor United 16.835 lb, Clunv 19,415 lb., Kinta Kellaa 43.323 lb.. Klian Kellas 4,178 lb., TanjoDg Pau 9,668 lb, O.d Kellas 21,449 ib„ Shanghai Malay 22,723
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      508 3 < Ui c n a Ui x j N 0 H a (0 m CO m z < z < O CQ o Cfl j < 1 SCOTCH WHISKY V» s V' BLACK&WHkv? --SCOTCHWHISK f V\ OIASOC^* "SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT' B LAC K& WHITE ALWAYS THE HIGHEST QUALITY 0)
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      439 3 WESTMINSTER CIGARETTES. TURKISH BLEND. SPECIALS BOs. PLAIN A. A.” 60s. do. do. 60s. STRAW TIPPED do. 20s. do. do. 100 s. GOLD TIPPED PACKED IN AIR TIGHT TINS. ALL DEALERS. Showing Friday 11th August 1916 Special Chinese Photoplay J Pads THE THREE THIEVES 3 Fails COMING! COMING!! COMING!!! Our next
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    THE STRAITS ECHO.
    103 4 MM Mly (eioept Sundays u 4 poNit lilif) ix ni OBITBRION PRESS, Ln, No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. ruoa Dmly Local m $B4 per annum. Ovtatation.., Postage Extra. Hail Edition (Pool Free) $17.50 IJ, OAMLM ADDim: f u ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Not. (Echo, 586 Priatiag Department 345 M.B.—
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    A LONG WAY OFF.
    1294 4 Renter, except in so far as Japan is concerned, is a good, sonnd all-British institution and although his business terms savour rather of nothing for nothing and precious little for sixpence” press and publio alike undoubtedly owe him a debt of gratitude both for the ample
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    M. A. P.
    896 4 Mr. V. G. Ezochiel, Third Magistrate continues to make good progress towards recovery. Mr. Justice P. J. Sproule returned from Taiping by this morning’s train, accompanied by Mrs. Sproule. J 9 Dr. Harrison, of the General Hospital, Singapore, is to be transferred to Penang in the near
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    RANDOM NOTES.
    965 4 Russia isd Italy, How far the Russian offensive nn full swing, was undertaken at the it was, with the direct object of relief the Austrian pressure on the Italian f must obviously remain for the time toT a matter of unofficial speculation. But 1 is already clear enough
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      76 4 CAPTURING ENEMY TRADE SERIES NOWO N SALE. THE BRITISH SUBSTITUTE for GERMAN ICYKOL. In Sprinkler bottles 75 cents. THE GEORGE TOWN DISPENSARY. LTD., TH LEADING CHEMISTS. Penang, Taiping and Ipoh. ANDREW USHER Co.s SPECIAL RESERVE O. V. G. WHISKY Sandilands, Buttery Co., Sole Agents for PENANG PERAK. >N o cc
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    THE GREAT “PUSH”
    608 5 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. British Operations. British Operations. London, August 6, 8.25 p.m. General Haig, in a communique, states that further progress has been made at High Wood. The enemy all night shelled various areas on and behind our front batween the Ancre and tbe Somme. He
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    FRENCH FRONT.
    592 5 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. Nsmerous Air RtUi. Paris, August 6, 5.50 p.m. A communique states —We have extended our gains north-west of Thiaumont, repul* sing a counter-attack. Our squadrons dropped numerous bombs in the Combles region, aod on Noyon, Stenay, SedaD, CoDflans, and Metz stations, also tbs military
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    RUSSIAN FRONT.
    796 5 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. THOUSANDS CAPTURED. Eacay'a Rciittaaec Overcome. Petrograd, August 6, 5 p.m. Southwards of Brody the Russians have overcome the enemy’s resistanoe on the left banka of the Grabenka and Sareth rivers. A number of villages were captured, together with over three thousand prisoners. TARNOPOL RAILWAY
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    FIGHTING NEAR SUEZ CANAL.
    625 5 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. Ctiay'i Severs Loams. London, August 6, 4 15 p.m. General Murray reports that they defeated the enemy with heavy losses at Romani on the 4th and 5th init, capturing 2,500 unwonnded men, inclnding some Germans four mountain guns and a number ef
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    Outside.
    54 5 The following articles will be found on our outside pages p age. 2. —The Making of an Emperor. 3, Local Wedding. Rubber Crops for July. Tennis and Golf. 6. -War News and Gossip. More About Rubber. Penang Cricket Club. lodian Recreation Club. Shipping News. Football. P.V.R.C. Football Association. 7,
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    THE ARAB REVOLT.
    936 5 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. 3HE1 K-UL-I3L4M'S ATTITUDE. Important Declaration. London, August 7. The Timet correspondent at Constant reports that the Ulema and the Sheik ul Islam attribute the Arab revolt to Bey’s pro-German policy and anti-Islamic tendencies. They sympathise with the Grand Sherif and hope that he
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    THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
    708 5 [To the Editor of tui Slraili Echo Dear Sir, Thtre is much that is still mysterious about the nomination of the Penang Chamber of Commerce’s represent at iva in the Legislative Council, and in order to dispel the widely prevalent belief that the matter has been managed
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    Tin.
    38 5 To-Jay’s Quotations. Tiu (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $BO 60, business done, in Singapore (refined) at sBl.G2£, Lußinoss done (U 5 tons sell) anl in London at j£l67 10s, spot and j£PjB ss. three month**’ sight.
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    London Rubber Market.
    27 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Augu>t 7. The following were the prie.es in the Lmdon Rubber Mirket to-day Pale Crepe 2/2* Diamond Smoked 2/2^
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    More About Rubber.
    1657 6  -  (Bt Fatmond Kadcltffk), I wrote what was almost an enthusiastic article about rubber shares in the April issue of the English Review. I then pointed out that investors should choose tbe best shares, and refuse to be deluded into buying supposed bargains. I was careful to say
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    Indian Recreation Club.
    188 6 Anniversary Celebrations The Seventh Anniversary of the Indian Recreation Club for the Celebration of which a lengthy programme was drawn up was a distinct success. On the sth and 7th thel.RC. met the Kmta Indian Association in a C icket match on the C.R C. ground and
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    Penang Cricket Club.
    112 6 Fowls Tournament. Wednesday 9th August. Championship. R H Reid vs. W H Tbrelfall (1) SingLe Handicap, J M Chalmers (S C 6) vs. R. N. Goodwin (2) Tennis Tournament. Wednesday 9ih August, Mixed Double A. Mr and Mrs C D D Hogan (Scr) vs Mr and Mrs
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    Association Football.
    440 6 T*i Jwnm.l Union vs. S. A. Rah maw’s XL Tbe football match between the Juvenile Union of the Victoria Institution, Kuala Lumpur, and 8. A. Rahman’s Eleven, which was played on tbe Esplanade yesterday afternoon before a large concourse of epeetators ended in a victory for tbe home
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    Shipping News.
    486 6 The s.8. Alcinous outward bound is due to arrive here on the 19th instant. The Okumpon is due here shortly from Bangkok and Singapore homeward b;uud. m a a The M. M. liner Poiynetitn will sail from I Singapore homeward bound on August 16. a a u The
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    War News and Gossip.
    2470 6 {From Out Own Vbrr&pmtdenf.) LondoD, July 14. S J Douglas Haig'* despatch on the recent action on the Somme shows the result of the desperate British offensive, begun on the Ist inst, is by far the most staggering blow yet given to the Germans on the
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    P. V. R. C.
    229 6 The usual fortnightly Handicap Shoot took place on Monday morning the 7th and resulted as under H'cap. Made. Pte. E. W. F. Gilman .76 97.56 Sergt. *F. T. Kinder .67 97.08 Pte. W. C. Boy lei .76 96 8* G. N. Saye .68 96,36 Mr. Justice
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    Football.
    124 6 Hutton Lane hid a eisy time with Mejlisal Aintikad on Saturday in the First Division of the M.F.A, League, and retired winners by five to nil. Creicent v. Sabrul Jamil, on Sunday, produced a much more even game, fcfld victory for the reconstructed Crescent team was popular. The three
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      74 6 Teething Chi'drea Teething children have more or less diarrhoea, which can be controlled by giving Chamberlain's Colic, Choleia and Diarrhoea Kernedy. A 1 that is necessary i 6 to give the prescribed dose after each operation of tbe bowels more than natural and then castor oil to cleanse the system.
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    The Starving of Prisoners.
    1845 7 Question or Reprisals. Lord Robert Ceci', Uet Monday made the serious statement that, unless Gf rmany im privjs the diet of the interned Briii-h ciri lians at Ruhltben, or consenti to their release or exchange, the British Gorernment has threatened ropnsals against the interned G rman
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