Straits Echo, 14 September 1916

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  • 36 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR BAST GENBRAILY. VOL* I 4 $24 Per Annua, PENANG, THURSDAY, 14th SEPTEMBER, 1916. Single Ctpy, 10 centu No. 215.
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    • 1131 1 iiM ife NATUEfii motor cars for Sale. y#o second-hand two-seaters MORRIS oxford AND humberette (BANKS JUST UNPACKED Chartered! Bank of India, Australia and China. 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.
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    • 31 2 DRINK RECOGN ii p r |M 3< BY CONNOISSEURS the LEADING BRAND ON THE MARKET. w !*Mf ncao—B— *i ———H—t— SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BROTHERS, LTD., (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) PENANG.
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  • 934 3 We are now in a position to state that Tenement, after due consideration baa aruved at the Gonduaion that the time has come to abandon the sale outright of Crown Unde and to aubat.tute a system of lea reLas n* f ß3yoDd w 18 ap P*
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  • 917 3 i The rudeceis of the rebuke to Lord i Haldane whon, after a long silence, he roie in the upp*r chamber of the British Parliament to «peak on a subject, educational reform, upon which he is a recognized authority throughout the world will arouse sympathy
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    • 479 3 Methylated Spirits. (QUALITY GUARANTEED). Retail Price: 35 cents per quart bottle. $7 per tin of 4 gallons. OBTAINABLE AT CHEAHKEE ee&co., 66. CHINA STREET, PENANG. The Eastern United Assurance Corporation Ltd. Head Office: SINGAPORE. Tbe undersigned has boon appointed Ageut f>r tbe above Corporation, and is now prepared to accept
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    • 954 3 THE BLOOD is the LIFE of the FLESH Dr. Morse’s Indian Root Pills-What they are and what they do. Their Four Principal Ingredients. It is an established fact that al! diseases spring from one source, namely Impurity of the Blood. Therefore our strength, health, and life depend upon the vital
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  • 2979 4 The little Town Hall steamed with people, who sat in nnoomfortable Tbonet chairs listening to Harry Bernstein’s Australian Lady Choir, visiting Lien for the first time. From Row A to Row F a phalanx of Old Tamiliee and of social climbers sat, exuding scent and sympathy,—the latter
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    • 245 4 ANOTHER DELIVERY JUST RECEIVED. THE” STHATPOHD STANDARD PATTERN. I i k i "S 3 P 6*37 1 a S) M 3 p I I m 9 0 m M Tea Set for 6 persons contains G Tea Cups and Saucers. G Tea Plates. 1 B/B 1 Creaui Jug. 1 Sugar
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    • 13 4 For Childrea’i Hacking Cough at Night, Wood*' Or tat Peppermint Cure li. 6d
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    • 87 4 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. This remedy has no superior as a cure for colds, croup and whooping cough. It has been a favorite with the mothers of youDg children for almost forty years. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy can always be depended upon and is pleasant to take. It not only cures colds
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    • 49 4 A Clear Head a hearty appetite, sound sleep and good digestion are sure to follow an occasional dose of PINKEITE. 1 the tiny laxatives. Gentle m nature. Do not gripe Of all chemists, 50 cents per phial, or post free from the Dr. William* Medicine Co., Dept, 10, Singapere
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  • 1089 5 Will-Kmow*» Haji Charobu. Before Mr. J. C. Sugars in the District Court yesterday the hearing was resumed of the case agsanst Haji Mohamed Eii-im, who is better known by the name of Haji Colombo. The charge against him was that he on July 18. 1916, in the coarse
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  • 719 5 Amo Local Employers We thoroughly agree With the Bingapert Free Press when it remarks that there is a tendency amongst a good many people here —not so much those who are seriously concerned with the incapacity of cur educational policy as amoDgst those who feel its effects
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  • 276 5 The undermentioned prices were realised f jr rubber sold by Messrs. Allen Dennys and Co. at their Auction Sale to-day Smoked Kibbtd Sheet $116 to $118 per picul. Smoked Plain Sheet $105 No. 2 Smoked Sheet $112 $114 Unsmoked Sheet... 99 $101 n Crepe fine paid thin
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    • 192 5 o til 06 M 0 u A m m 9 z < z < X 0 3 0 0 0 J < SCOTCH WHISKY S 2 sX SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT* *®ggSs? s>%Sgg?? Niv > c ALWAYS THE HIGHEST QUALITY O m ■< > P" r *TJ w 2 o
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    • 333 5 AMULET SMOKING MIXTURE QUITE NEW PACKED IN TINS OF l/4 and 1/S lba. FOR SA LE BY ALL PRINCIPAL DEALERS. SHOWING FHI DAY, 15th SEPTEMBER, 1916 Pathb’d meat successful serial Neal of the Navy” in 28 parte—an innovation in serial pictures. TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT I! The Electric Polyscope Co., Lyceum
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  • 98 6 Ftfttisfcad daily (except Sundays tad pofciie ksMisya) at m CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang, Fmiom. Daily Local $24 par aanum. H OwUtation... Postage Extra. Mftil Edition (Port Free) «17.50 Ijl OABLI ADDRHSS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Not. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 tt.B.— AU kv«U«M onnuaiNllou
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  • 1218 6 Such a vast volume of war literature is being published and such a large proportion of it receives the sincere commendation of reputable critics that one is almost tempted to give up in despair the effort to keep abreast of the output. Moreover, as the result of much
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  • 42 6 (From Our Oxen ComssjxmdenL) Singapore, September 14. The rubber auctions are unfinished. There was good enquiry for practically all grades and average prices were obtained. Ribbed and smoked sheets were 2 higher; medium and low grade crepes 6 higher.
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  • 52 6 Latest Quotatoas Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $81.85, buyers no sellers, and in Singapore (refioed) at $82.25, buyers no sellers. Messrs. Boust9%d Co. inform us that the following were the quotations for Rubber on Spot in London to-day Plantation 1st latex crepe 2/3$. Smoked sheet
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  • 936 6 We understand that Mr. R. T. Reid has resigned the Secretaryship of the Penang Turf Club as from October 1, We hear that Dr. W. N. Bright will be returning to Penang in November. He ha 9 bean doing R. A. M. C. work at Alexandria. Mr.
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  • 1043 6 Tke First Trad* Uiiot. Riga, from which the Germam arp dually being pushed back by land and u* the third seaport of Russia, and a member of the Hanseatic League t?' was a confederation of North Gor towns, which was founded in the thirteen? 15 century for mutual
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    • 128 6 G.TD. SERVICE PROMPT ATTENTION FAIR PRICES QUICK DISPATCH THE George Town Dispensary, Ltd. THE LEADING CHEMISTS PENANG, TAIPING and JPOH. ARRIYEDTTT New Shipment of the well-known “JOOCOCLES" Fitted with Real BRITISH MADE Dunlop Tyres, Complete with Lamp, JBell and all Accessories, Reduced Price $53 each nett. TIANG JOO CO., Sole
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  • 563 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. COMPARATIVE CALM. Intermittent Skelling. London, September 12, 3.15 p.m. general Haig, communique, ata* Yesterday evening our artillery caused eoofl^r^' 0118 n *k Q n m y’ 8 ammunition a, F ot at OraDdcourt." London, September 13, 12.20 a.m. general Haig’s communique, continued, states. .•The
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  • 609 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. irresistible advance. Between Combles and Ike Soam*. London, 8sptember 12,3.55 p.m. A Paris communique si"it g "Enemy attacks east of Belloy-en-Santerre were easily repulsed; we occupiri the Germsn trenches south of Berny.” M*rri«r«, Wo»d Carried. London, 8eptemtnr 13, 2 45 a,m. A Paris communique
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  • 625 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Tk« River War. London, Sept. 12, Reuter’s correspondent is reliably informed that, as the result of the Rumanian occupation of Norsova, the Austrian i River Fleet in the Upper Danube j is unable to assist and (oommnnicate with the Austrian units below Orsova. i
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  • 2920 7 [Bt ‘'Pbriscofe.”] Continued 11. In the previous ohapter wa showed how America is preparing to meet the Trade War to her own advantage. We now proceed to qnote an American opinion on Trade War aa it is likely to affect its own instigators. Oar extract is from
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  • 76 7 The following articles will be found on onr outside pages:— Page. 3.—Lord Haldane and the Duke, Land Tenure in Ceylon. 4 —Little Brown Girl. 5. —The Local Boy. Eastern Produce Exchange. Alleged Perjury. 8. —Perak Fe t vities. The Week’s Events. Shipping Queen Msry’s Needlework Guild. Penang Cricket Club.
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  • 12 7 Obituary. London, September 12. The death is announced of Sir James Sivewright.
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  • 527 8 Tkt Salts* s Sp«#ck. The two speeches delivered at the dinner given by tbe Sultan of Perak in honour of 1 the High Commissioner, at the Istaoa Nagata, oa Thursday evening, were significant in tone. His Exoellency made fittiog reference to the late Sultan Idris. This 1 was
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  • 276 8 Thursday, September 14. Penang Volunteers—Ambulance Co. Drill, Fort Cornwallis, 5 30 p.m. Recruit Diill Chinese Company, 5.30 p.m. Musical Evening, Town Hall, in aid of Officers Families Fund 9.30 p m. Friday, September 15. T< wn Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. P-n&ag Volunteers —Recruit Drill, Maxims, Fort Cornwallis.
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  • 250 8 Tbe s.s, Ceylon Man bound for Rangoon and Calcutta is due here on the 20th instant. From Japan, Hongkong and Singapore is due here on the 30th instant the N. Y. K. s.s Toea Man. She will be promptly despatched for Calcutta via Rangoon. The J uly number
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  • 88 8 PeNANO WOMBN WOBKEBS Amount previously acknowledged $2,747.50 Mrs. Ritchie, Oedong Estate (9th Don.) 20.00 Mrs, O. H. Pritchard (sth Don.) 10.00 Mrs. Cavendish (4th Don.) 5.00 Mrs. Samuel (6th Don.) >M 2.00 Mrs. J. A. Brown (4th Don.) 2.00 $2,786.50 Hospital garments for soldiers ready cut
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  • 79 8 S?pt. 9 By Balance $1,811.38 Sept. 13 Employees of Caledonia Estate CumS actions, "August subscription:" W. B. Wilson 50.00 F. C. Marplei 25.0 C A. S. Evens 25.00 W. M Miller 28.57 J. M. Kydd 21.43 G. Phillips 20.00 G. H. Sargant 12 50 K. M McLeod
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  • 201 8 Tennis Tournament. The following were tbe results of the ties played off yesterday: Ladies DoublesMrs Bennett and Mrs McDonald beat Mrs Adamson and Mrs Hogan 6—3, 6—l. Sinjle Handicap B. E A Davies beat A W Blackstone 6-3, 6-1. J Tryner beat G M Ternno B—6, 6-3.
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  • 1255 8 MARINE COURT INQUIRY. I Was Thee* Incendiarism As already reported by telegram an inquiry was opened in the Marine Court at Singapore on Tuesday morning with regard to the cirenaissances attending tha fire on board the motor ship Qlenartney alongside No. 4 section, Tanjong Pagar wharves, on
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  • 723 8 We are assured that a find has been made on the property of the Menglembu Lode Syndicate and that a considerable quantity of tin was won in a few hours. Tbi9 may be au indication of tetter things to come. A joint committee of the two Houses
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    • 862 8 The Straits Trading Co., Limited. (llfCOKrOBATBD IN 8I1VOJLPOBB.) In connection with the proposed increase of the Company’* Capital the holder* of bearer share warrants desirous of claiming an allotment of the bonus shares are notified that they will be required to exchange their ■bare warrant* for registered share certificates, and
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    • 56 8 There is nothing more certain than the fact that WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CORE will correct thit heavy overloaded feeling which sfflctß those troub'ed with weak digestive powers. It is a medic ne that has been tested and proved by millions of sufferers from digestive troubles. Sold by Dispensaries aid Stores
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    • 42 8 Treatment for Dysentery Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by a dose of castor oil will efff ctually cure the most stubborn cates of dysentery. It is especially good for summer diarrhoea in children. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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    • 36 8 Remember the Nine. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is the best known medicine for diarrhoea, dysentery, colic, cramp» or pains in the stomach. You may need it some time. For sale by all Dispensariee and
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    • 531 8 WANTED for Cocoout Estate m t Perak, thoroughly competent T book-keeper, with® double-entry, typewriting, etc. Anil i letter, sending reference! and to Manager, Bagau Datoh Estate '*"*"*'> 448 WANTED IMMEDIATELY Two Compositors lor the Newspaper Office. SaU rv $3O to competent men Apply personally to foreman, c/0 straits Echo. The
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  • 976 9 I Their Importance to thi Russian Armies. From an Hungarian Correspondent. The fighting on toe Eiitern front, as soon aa it baa shifted east of Breat-Litowsk, and behind Kovel, on the Cbo'm—Kiew Railwaj, assumes a novel character owing to the great Russian Marahea known under the name
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    • 126 9 ESTATE SUPPLIES Acetic Acid Sulphuric Acid SODIUM BISULPHITE Porcelain Cup (White Glazed and Best Quality) Tapping Knives PENANG and IPOH, r DOC DC DOC DC JUST RECEIVED NEW SHIPMENT OF TRIUMPH CYCLES. Fitted o k With Bind lop Brakes. r\ TRIUMPH Prices, from $70 to $125 nett. PEDLEY TYRES. ley
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    • 10 9 For Caronic Cheet Complaint», Woods’ Great Peppermint Care 1«. 6d
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    • 567 9 LIQUID FUEL FOR Diesel and Semi-Diesel Engines, Smelting Furnaces, Boilers, etc. KEROSENE FOR KEROSENE OIL ENGINES. SOLAR OIL. LARGE STOCKS ALWAYS on HARD. For particulars and prices, apply direct to THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM CO., (S.S.) LTD.. (Incorporated in England 0 WELD QUAY, PENANG. 0 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. The Commissioners of George
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  • 1087 10 Public School* for the Colont. Any one who has taken an interest in the development of education in the Malay Peninsula must have been struck by the poor result» which such a prodigious expenditure of efforts has produced after so many decades. We (Malaya tribune refer, of course,
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    • 61 10 Pheunnlhm Have you ever tried Chimbe: lain's Pain Balm for rheumatism If uo>, you are waiting time, as the loner this disease runs on the harder it is to ctus. Oct a bottlo t«d*.y apply it with a vigorous massage to the afflicted puts and y».u will be turpiised tliclited
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    • 350 10 Keep the Hood Pore. 1« the Life. Clarkes Blood Mixture If you suffer* any such disease as mentioned below, don’t waste time and money on lotions or ointments which cannot get below the surface of the skin. What you want i; a medicine that will thoroughly free the blood of
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    • 165 10 Huttenbach Bros. 8 COMPANY. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS CONTRACTORS. SOLE AGENTS FOR All kinds of ELECTRICAL MACHINERY. Free Estimates Given for all Kinds of Electrical Work. Mining Plants and Private Lighting Installations a Speciality. AGENTS FOR: TEE STERLING TELEPHONE GO., LTD. Large Stocks of Telephones are kept and Private Installations can be
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  • 599 11 Me. Lien* oh the Cokstitutiow. la an interview with newspaper reporters Mr. Liang Chi-cbao gave a quite optimistic ▼lew regard.ng the situation. In connec* tion with the future of the National Assembly he opines that after so many troubles and bard experiences, the members of the National
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  • 404 11 Au interesting case came up before the Police Magistrate of Badulla, in which the Inspector of the Badulla Local Board, charged Arumogam Chetty with having kept his premises in an insanitary state by tyiDg a cow insid3 a dwelling-house. The Caetty community of Badulla, it transpired during
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  • 1055 11 The Sinn Fein Rebellion as I Sew It* By Mrs. Hamilton Norway. (Bmith, Elder, 2e. net). Thie it a perfectly plain, straight forwaid narratire of her experience! during the Reign of Terror in Dublin laat Easter written by the wife of tin Post-master-General of Irelind (or
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    • 101 11 GOODRIC 1 a* ‘V •Mi £'f^* iS V jaJT-jt* «r*t u 5w V' v, -v .1 f f I 'J 1 -V r- r LARGE REDUCTION IN PRICES. SEE 1916 PRICE LIST. 7> 60LE AGENTS: ADAMSON, CILFILLAN Co., LTD., (INCORPORATED IN ENCLAND) PENANC, SINGAPORE MALACCA. mna \§ESSaB3ZS± inWl l >-
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    • 60 11 Chronic D.srihoca. Are jcu nubject to attacks of diarrhoea? Keep absolutely quiet for a tew days, rest in bed if possible, be careful of your diet and take ChamberUin’s Colic, Codera and Diar. rhoea Remedy. This medicine has curid cases of chronic diarrhoea that physicians hare failed od, and it
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    • 630 11 Kill Pain Before Pain Kills you Attacks of neuralgia, constant pain or the dread of the auddeo shooting pain*, are a continual wear and strain on the vital forces of the iuffarer. Unless relief is obtained a breakdown is sure to follow. Little's Oriental Balm brings certain and speedj relief
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    • 1877 12 p. B. I. AND APCAR LINE (Incobpobatbd in England.) Mall and Passenger Servioei PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. Outward (for China and Japan Due PeDang. Steamer. Connecting with. S-pt. 17 Oct. 1 15 80 Nov. 13 23 Dec. 11 25 Sardinia Novara Nore •Nyanzi Malta Nankin Novara •Somali Nyanza
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