Straits Echo, 26 August 1916

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    34 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVEN1S, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED HALAY STATES AND THE FAR BA5T GENERALLY VOL- $24 Per Annum PENANG, SATURDAY, 26th AUGUST, 1916. Sinjlc hpj, II «ntiii No. 100.
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      1188 1 r r* 25 > MOTOR cars for Sale. JUST RECEIVED ONE new 5-SEATER 1916 MODEL. Fitted with two extra Dickey seats, and complete tools. F#o second-hand two-seaters morris oxford AND humberette In good running order, complete with accessories Intending purchasers can h&ve a trial run and full particulars obtained from
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      7 1 IĔ’S milk lr '"W»I« pit P?**ioju Sf
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      29 2 DRINK pa REC «3 a m M i Vm Wm •CSj CONNOISSEURS THE ."i J o THE BRAND KET. SOLE AGENTS: iifejs (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) LTD., PENANG.
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    A Grand Fleet Chaplain's Note-Book.
    941 3 Light Cruisers. A m in called Emeisan once took tb< trouble to writo a long eesav on the subject of Compensations, pointing out that wbal you lose on the swings you generally mak( up on the roundabouts. That is the worst of essays they beav<
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    Executive and Judiciary.
    970 3 Encroachments in Obtlon. If there are, as we suspect, strong reasons I why the true history of the supersession of Mr. Justice Ennis cannot be revealed, a blank refusal to give them would have been more in consonance with the dignity both of the Government and the
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      745 3 LIFE WITHOUT HEALTH 18 LIVING DEATH. VETAR Z This r<*mark»ble compound, the latest discovery of modem times, is without equal in all cases vfretive tierre and brain power, whether induced by worry, overwork, dissipation, or other 0 a ,Vnce. Sleeplessness, palpitation, defective circulation, nervous dyspepsia, tic or neuralgia ,nfl mental
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      120 3 SINGAPORE COLO STORAGE Co., Ltd., IMPORTERS OF AUSTRALIAN FROZEN MEAT AND PRODUCE ALSO ENGLISH AND SIBERIAN FISH AND GAME. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang Ride a B. S. A. Perfect in every Part. •r.n -ZSrrTi:*. css 1 mmm ■m 4« 3 Speed Chain or Chain-cum-belt drive. Price $650. Cl OLE
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    Neutrals and the Trade War
    356 4 Economic Union Suoonbtnd. Be rue, July 20. The Ne »e Zurctier Zeitung, a leading Bwias commercial newspaper, suggests the ‘formation of an economic union of neutrals. In the camps of both belligerent groups, it j •ays, weapons are beiDg forgel with which an economic war
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    America and the War.
    565 4 the glory of peace making. Attitude of Allies. Washington, July 20. Domestic political considerations making it important that President Wilson shall be able to claim that ho was instrumental in bringing about peace, there are renewed intimations in semi-official quarters that the President will seize the
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    Protectorate Prosecution.
    992 5 Three Chinese Charged. Before Mr. J. C. Sugars in the District Court this morniog the hearmg was commenced of the case against Chan Ah Yu, Lscng Kam Foot and Ong Ah Yong who were charged with disposing a girl, named Lay Ah Kow, in the month of May,
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    Rev. Father Duvelle.
    1005 5 Ricirriow it Parishioners. There was a large gathering of parishioners of the Church of the Assunoftion st the Parish Hall yesterday evening for the reception to the Rev. L. M. Duvelle, Vicar of the Church of the Assumption, on the occasio lof his feast. Father Duvelle is
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      312 5 J 4 b 3 </) O 4 OS SCOTCH WHISKY J 4 M 0 u ft Ifl z < z < o 3 Efi 0 tf) J < 'C*. s ''C iaMFS >si ‘SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT* it 0) O r O CO •< > r r so 2 O
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    THE STRAITS ECHO.
    98 6 hMM diilj (ixofi Sunday* aai yAfil urn CRITERION PRESS, Lr*. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. FUOI. Dafly Loeal M 904 ...par annua. OaUUtion... Portage Extra. Mail E4s*m (Port Free) 917.60 lj, CABLE ADD*BIB ECHO—PEN AN G." Telephone Not. (Echo, 38# Printing Department 343 JT.E.—AD WiliNi emauDi c*
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    SUBMARINES AND THE BLOCKADE.
    1254 6 A discussion in Germany on the reopening of a submarine campaign and on the effect of the blockade, which we find reflected in one of our neutral exchanges, throws a good deal of light on the reasons which induced some at least of the German political
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    M. A. P.
    304 6 Mr. and Mrs. J. Crabb-Watt are leading for home on Saturday next. t! Mr, and Mrs. H Waugh do not leare for Europe until Thursday next. Dr. O. Sutherland, who was recently with o the R. A. M. C. in northern India, haa now proceeded on active
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    Blue Cross Gymkhana.
    604 6 Contributions to the Blue Cross fundi have been received from Sir E. L. and Lady Brockman and the Hon’ble E. G. and Mrs. Broadrick, F.M.S., from Mr. F. J. Hallifax, Singapore, and other horse lovers. If the weather conditions permit—yesterday’s downpour must have caused the promoters some
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    RANDOM NOTES.
    1065 6 Rsauiaa Ishi. B ol »ri. .i c« S M lut je»r i n foo the diplomatists and statesmen of -Entente”, with Yiscount Grey atik. head, ought to be sufficient to ak 7' r chary of jamping to conclusions dictated h our own desires regarding Rumania Th,i Power, which
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      75 6 CAPTURING TRADE ENEMY SERIES NOW ON SALE. FORMALIN THROAT TABLETS. of British Manufacture. To take the place of German Formamint. For Sore Throats Tonsilitis Quinsy and Ulcerated Throat. Price cents. THE GEORGE TOWN DISPENSARY. LTD., THE LEADING CHEMISTS. Penang, Taiping and Ipoh. ANDREW USHER Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE v. WHISKY Sandilands,
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    REVOLT OF ISLAM.
    611 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Of AND SHERIFF'S PROCLAMATION. Yoo*« T«rki D«w»«4. Cairo, Aug. 25. rbe Qrsod Sheriff of Meoca haa issued a Uml tion to I.lam denouncing the P Turks for their irreligion, orueltj and for shelling the Kaaba, setting fire to th# Holy Csrpet. and killing
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    BRITISH FRONT.
    621 7 (Reuter’s Service). Copyright Telegram. Gallaat Warwickshire*. London, August 24, 7 5 p.m. Reuter’s correspondent, continuing his story of the attack by the Warwicksbires, says that one prisoner, who was formerly a waiter at the Savoy was amazed to hear that the hotel bad not been wrecked by Zeppelins.
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    FRENCH FRONT.
    590 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Enemy Attnck Ckeckcd. London, August 24. A Pari* communique states: The enemy attempted a grenade attack on Soye Court Wood which was immediately checked. The attick was preceded by a very violent bombardment. ‘An enemy attack which was in preparation south east of the
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    AT SALONIKA.
    547 7 (Reuter’s Service) Copyright Telegram. Eatajr Attack» Repulsed. Salonika, August 24. The British and French troops easily repulsed several enemy counter-attacks and have re-taken the positions north of Palmi in the Doiran sector. The Serbians are developing an offensive on the whole of the mountainous front west of Mojlenica.
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    SUPER-ZEPPELINS.
    885 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. N«w Gtran Mickim, London, Aug. 24 Lord Mont <gu of Beaulieu, speaking at Burj St. Edmund?, «aid that he had information that new German Super-Zsppelin?, 780 ft. long, with a maximum speed of 65 milep, a radius of 3,000 miles and a bombcarry rag capacity
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    ANOTHER AIR RAID.
    289 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Futile Attempts. London, August 25, 3 a.m. It is officially announced that several airships crossed the east and south-oast coasts of England at midnight and droppd a number of bombs. Up to the present no casualties or damage have ten ;eported. Official Aaaouftccmcut.
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    Motor Steamer on Fire.
    110 7 C From Owr Own Correspondent,') Singapore, August 26. The motor stramer Glenartney caught fire yesterday night while alo rgsiJe tha wharves. She had to be scuttled and is still burning. The Glenartney, which was bound for China and Vladivostok on her maiden voyage out eist, had
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    London Rubber Market.
    27 7 From. Our Own Correspondent.) London, August 24. The following wero the pricis in the London Rubber Market to-day Pale Crepe 2/3£ Diamond Smoked 2/11
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    Tin and Rubber.
    65 7 To-day’» Quotation». Tiu (unrefined) is quoted horo to-day at $82.20., busmess done, in Singapore (rrfineJ) at 182.90, business done (85 tons sold), and in Lcndoa at JCI7O 15r. spjt and .£l7l 15s. three months’ sight. Messrs. Boustoad Co. inform us that the fo'liwing were the quotations for
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    Outside.
    167 7 The following articles will be f mud on our outside page 3 Page. 3, —A G and Fleet Chaplain's NoteBxck. Executive and Judicial. 4 —Neutrals and the Trade War. America and the War. s’—R v. Father Djv lie. Protectorate Prosecution. 8 Shipping^New j The Wo k’« Events. Progriss of
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  • Obituary
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    16 7 Obituary. London, August 24. The death has taken plaoe of the eminent hanker Sir Richard Martin.
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    The Week’s Events.
    214 8 Saturday, August 26, Town Band, Golf Club, p.m. Blue Cross Gymkhana, Race Course. Kedah Rubber Co. Ltd., Annual General Me ting, Chamber of Comme:c3, 12 30 p m. The Temerloh Coconut and Rubber Estate Ltd., Annual General meeting, noon, Messrs. A. S. Anthony and Company’s office. Golf
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    Shipping News.
    556 8 The Motor ship Selandia from Copenhagen is due here about September 30 bound for Singapore and Bangkok. The B I. s s. Tara is fixed to sail for Port Swettenham and Singapore at 4 p.m. on Tue.diy the 29th instant. 9*99 The s.e. Benaldar and the s.s Benarty
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    Juru Estates, Ltd.
    168 8 The report for the year ended March 31, 1915, of the Directors of this company, which wa6 presented at the Annual General Meeting held in Glasgow on August 2, shows that the areas under cultivation at the clos3 of the year were as follow: Cocod uts alone
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    St. George’s Church, Penang
    129 8 11th Sunday after Trinity. August 27. 8-00 am. Matins. 830 a.m. Holy Communion. 5- pm. Sunday School. 6- p.m. Evensong. Hymn 12. Psalms CXXVI) CXXVII Atkins. CXXVIII) CXXIX Rogers, CXXX Felton. CXXXI Rogere. SrSm.} B-— f. Hymns 260, 247, 22. GOD SAVE TUE KING. Matins and
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    Presbyterian Church of England.
    36 8 St. Andrew’s, Northam Road 9 a.m. Children’s Service. Public Worship. Preacher Rev. Donald J. Ross, m a. Hymn 36, 632. 328, 509. Service of Devotion and Intercession on Friday evening at 6,30.
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    Penang Relief Fund.
    20 8 Aug.lB By balance ...$12,602.01 24 Staff of Government Monopolies, July subscription 53.40 Aug 25 By BUance ...$12,655.41
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    M. F. A.
    378 8 To-morrow, in the First Division League, Muthibol Ahzin play Mejlis. The Turkish Government has seized and sold publicly the property of the late HeirApparant Prince Yussuf, for the benefit, it is stated, of his heirs. Valuable collections of antiquities and many preciius obj cts of various kinds
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    Progress of the War.
    1822 8 Military Prospicts. The offensive of the Allies on tbe S:>mme has, so far, says the New Statesman, been successful to a degree which none but the very sanguine expected a nonth ago. Whilst there is no occasion for elation of the flag-flying sort, we are entitled
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    Penang Swimming Club.
    71 8 The Augu't Monthly Medal Competition viz. Quarter Mile Handicap will be held at at the Swimming Club on Sunday, the 27th instant, at 11.15 a.m. Members competing the course in 11 minutes are entitled to wear the Club costume, which in the first instance is presented by
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    Mail Notice.
    111 8 To-morrow. Tessta, for Madras taking mails for Europe etc., via Bombay, 10 a.m. 28th Instant, Kirin Afaru, for Rangoon and Calcutta, 2 30 p.m. The net profit made last year by the Victorian Racing Club exceeded .£15,000. The whole amount was given to war funds. A sum of
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      505 8 WANTED. An EXPERIENCED CLERK with knowledge of pr nting preferred. Salary according to qualifications. Apply to BOX 5. e/o 6 trait» Echo. HORSE AND VICTORIA. WANTED SECOND-HAND in good order. 407 a Apply No. 77. clo Straits Echo. WANTED, RUBBER ESTATE wanted (producing). We have the funds in hand to
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      10 8 For ChroDic Chest Complaints, Wood*’ Great Peppermint Cure la. 6d.
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      29 8 Keep It Handy. Immediate relief is necessary in attacks of diarrhoea. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy should always be on hand. For tale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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    An Elizabethan Encyclopaedia.
    2146 9 “Shakespeare's England” is incontestably the most important book of the year. And it might hire been so bad The first plan of it was sketched by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1905; its production was undertaken by Sir Sidney; L'e in 1909; Sir Bidney bad to postpone further
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    France and the War.
    717 9 Thk National F«t*. Describing the review of the Allied trcops ia Paris on July 1911, a correspondent of a Home piper says: The pepole stool eighteen deep to see the soldiers go br, and all the men were bareheaded. For a French crowd they clapped little
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      288 9 JUST ARRIVED. WOLF MOTOR CYCLES MODEL 1916 SINGLE CYLINDER. Free engine clutch; three speeds; Kick-Starter. Model “C 24 HP. Fitted with J.A.P. Engine. Model “D Combination. Fitted with King Dick engine. 4 H.P. Cylinder 88 mm. x 88 mm. Cubic capacity 499 c. c. This model has been largely supplied
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      18 9 *Shakespeare'i England An Account of the Life and Mannert of hie Age. Clarendon Preen, 2 role* 25b, net
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      72 9 The sccurge cf a tropical country is dysentery, but every trouble has its antidote, and for dysentery the medicine is WOODS' GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE It is a m-.dicine that will provide qiick relief and cure. Thore who have to get away into tin out portions tf this country should never
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      35 9 Your Morning Headache will disappear after a dose of PINKETTE' the tiny laxative» which do not gripe. 'Jf chemists, 50 cents per phial, or post free from the Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co., Dept. 50, Singapore.
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    Trade of China.
    933 10 new industries. Effects Of Wae. The following articla (says The Board of Trait Journal), dealing with coma>e'o'»l and economic conditions in China in 19 >5 and reviewing tfce foreign trade of be country in that yia-, ia taken from Report on the Foreign Trade of Chma and
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    At Random.
    940 10 If the story told of the death of Signor fe Bittisti H true —that bo killed himself rather than fall into the hands of the Austrians and that they hanged the body after a mock trialjor treason the Emperor Francis Joseph will bo repeating in his 86:h year
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    The Situation in China.
    976 11 At this distance away from the scene, says the L. A C. Exprett, it is difficult to diignoae what is talcing place in Poking. The information which reaches us is meagre, but the situation is satisfactory to the extent that no further fighting has been reported,
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    Naval Notes.
    1144 11 GERMAN POLICY AFTER THE WAR. Gbkat Expectations. The smoke of the batt e of Jutland Bank has cleared away, and discussion of Admiral Jellicoe’a dispatch has been pretty well exhausted for the moment, and until we get further light on the events of the battle. We await fuitaer
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      12 11 For Children’s Hacking Cough at Night, Woods' Great Peppermint Care Is. 6d
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