Straits Echo, 7 October 1916

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  • 40 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR BAST GBNBRALLY. JĔS9 a > Nfe 4s^ VOL. I*. $24 Per Annua, PENANG, SATURDAY, 7tb OCTOBEK, 1916. little Coy. II cats i No. 235.
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    • 1063 1 MA ■AMO M K s. SEed mim < BANKS. for sale On* new 1916 and 2 second-hand 19] J Model SUPMODILE CARS in good running condition. One second-hand two-seater morris oxford In good running order, complete with accessories. Intending purchasers can have a trial run and full particulars obtained from
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  • 843 3 Thi Financial Position. Petrograd. A few days ago an important Council meeting took place at the headquarters of the Tsar, at which all Ministers were present. What went on it is certainly impossi* ble even to guess. An interesting fact however, was the presence of M. Protopopoff,
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  • 574 3 Frtm time to time dark hints have appearod f especially io the America u press, as to the poesib.lity, if not the probibility, of Spanish intervention in tbe war. The pceition in Spain appears to be not altogether unlike that in fiheeoe, with the notable rxceptioc,
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  • 266 3 Awards for Gallantry. The following appears in the Gazette of India His Majesty the King has baen graciously pleesed to approve of the undermentioned rewards for distinguished service in the field, dated June 3rd, 1916 Awarded the Military Cross:—Capt Philip Thomas Blanford, Malay States Guides. The Governor
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    • 442 3 Vk vof ill Chemists »nd Builds up Strength Angier's Emulsion is invaluable for building op health and strength in all rnn-down conditions and wasting diseases, or after any serious illness. It soothes and heals the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines, corrects digestive and bowel irregularities, promotes normal healthy
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    • 191 3 JUST ARRIVED. 2 HUPMOBILE 5-passenger Touring Cars. 1 7 Touring Car. 2 SAXON 2-Seater Roadster Cars. 2 DODGE BROS. 5-passenger Touring Cars. All the above cars are up-to-date models fitted with high tension magnetos, besides electric light and self-starters. TRIAL RUN CAN RE ARRANGED. PRICES ON APPLICATION WING LEE Co.
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  • 986 4 There appear» to bo remarkable unan- 1 unity sm<ng ti e public of Ptrak, ao far aa wo have beeu able to gather, on tin tub ject of lucrea* ng the freewill cot.tr i bul'ou of tho Fiderat d Malay State» to the Imperial ojvermnent's0jvermnent's war chest
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  • 1161 4 It ifl a pririlege to have lirad i» Franc® during the P a,t t ‘7 d J > “”of 'TsU never in many yeara have M much of France and the Frenen in P* 3 time aa haa been written on the all to see
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    • 68 4 Bheumatha. Huto you er s r tried Ch imberlaiu’s Pain Bilm for rheumatism If no% you are waa'iog time, as tin linger th s disease ruos or, the bir ler it h to cure. Get a bottle to d*y, apply it with a vigorous message to the affl cted pirts
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    • 222 4 ALWAYS GIVING HIGH QUALITY YET CHARGING LOWEST PRICES. FANCY GOODS OF GREAT UTILITY. V 0 Neat Inexpensive Wristlet Watch with Strong Leather Strap Complete. PRICE $6-50. The “Seven O’clock” Safety Razor The only Razor under $9-00 that can be stropped without removing blade. OUR PRICE IS $4-50. ff. A printing
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    • 425 4 NOTICE. LABOUR CODE, 1912, F.M.S. “Indian Immigration Fund Ordinance, 1911." Employers of Indian labour are hereby reminded that assessment returns for the preceding quarter must be sent to the Office of the Deputy Controller of Labour, Penang, during the months of April, July, October and January. Forms for the return
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  • 1076 5 Bt Tom W*iomt. <j It u like bring in a ran by Bret Hart or Rolf Boldrewocd. Milas upon miles cf mulga scrub, and a red dust that evokes f uopl**a*int m? m >rie« of the aacd storms of the Gobi Desert in North China.
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  • 32 5 Sept. 29 By Balance ...$13,257.791 Oct. 2 PenaDg Bind, 22nd instalment 18 90 4 R. Scott, monthly 25.00 6 Municipal Staff, 24th instalment 266./5 Oct. 6 By Balance ...$13,56*44
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  • 442 5 The *.s. Grapary Apcar from Calcutta is due to arrive bore on tbs 10th instant. The departure of tbe «.a. IWay Chay Un for Bitu Babra, whiah was fixed for yesterday, has been oancalled. as* Tbe Hok Canton from Teluk Anson brought 2,583 baspa of tin ore and
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  • 220 5 Saturday, October 7. Singapore Rices, Entries close noon. Jewish Holiday, (Day of Atonement.) L'xdge Kinte, Ipoh, 6.15 p.ra. Football—P C. C. t’« Birch Club, Ep’anade 5.15 p m FenaDg Golf Club, Men’s Monthly Medal Competition. Captain Kline Mosque, Inauguration of Minaret, 4.30 p.m Sunday, October 8. Sixteenth
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    • 184 5 also BUCHANAN’S "special RED SEAL. gUCHANANS i C 0 O SCOTCH WHISKY 7 "BLACK^mTE gUCi N SCOTCH X jame s w OIASOO B ■< > r r *TJ 50 "SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT" z o ►o > r B LAC K& WHITE O w > tw sc o> ALWAYS THE
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    • 296 5 THREE NUNS TOBACCO THERE CAN BE NONE NICER. This is an entirely new departure in the Manufacture of Tobacco. PACKED IN AIR TIGHT TINS of 1/4 lb. FOR SALE BY ALL DEALERS. ELECTRIC POLYSCOPE LYCEUM THEATRE ARCYLL ROAD. To-night! CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. To-night!! Palhe's Latest and Me si Wonderful Serial
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  • 95 6 Fiblishad daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THI CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 5?, Beach Street, Penang. Pbic*. Daily Local $24 per annum. Outstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Not. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 543 B— All business communications should be addressed
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  • 579 6 Thinking seriously over Puritan's” letter to the Fret Prett deploring and denouncing the orgy of pleasure which, he says, is being organised in connection with Our Day,” we are led to the rather platitudinous conclusion that in everything (in the matter of amusements as in the matter of rebaking
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  • 787 6 From Salonika comes excellent news. The Allied “push” has begun in real earnest and a general advance on all the fronts has carried the left wing to w.th.ii ten miles of Monastir. So that the Serbs are once more within the Macedonian territory which was allotted to
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  • 1002 6 Mr. Justice P. J. Sproule has «nted m Singapore from Penang. Mrs. Sproule ha gone for a trip to Hongkong. Mr. J. Leonard, chief bailiff of Hongkong Supreme Ctourt, died there on Sept. 24 at the age of 44. He leaves a widow and thirteen children to
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  • 1003 6 Pcraoaal A.eeadaaey MaiaUlaad. »i They fly so low it is a wonder that they do not pull one out of the trench.” After making due allowance for exaggeration, we can begin to realise the respect our airmen have inspired in the Boches when such an admission as the
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    • 89 6 G.TD. SERVICE. Your Time Is Valuable. When you patronize any of our Estab* lisbmenta you are attended to at onoe. THERE IS NO WAITING. THE George Toro Dispensary, Ltd., Penang, Taiping and Ipok* ARRIYEDTTT New Shipment of the well-known “JOOCOCLES” Fitted with Real BRITISH MADE Dunlop Tyres, Complete with Lamp,
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  • 459 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegr am. Istermittest Shellies London, October 4, 2 35 p.m. General Haig, in a communique, states Intermittent shelling took place at night on our front south of the Aucre. Our artillery caused many casualties among the enemy infantry on the more north of the Scbwaben
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  • 67 7 Oct. 4 By Balance $5*589.56 5 R. N Goodwin 50.00 J. P. Souter 50.00 W. J. D. Trengove 25.00 G A. E. Keymer 50.00 A. J. Plumb 20.00 7 G. A. Hereford Heah Swee Lee 200.00 Lye Koon Sam 100.00 Kbaw Joo Tok per Lim
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  • 42 7 Lstcst Quotation. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day *t $85.50, buyers no sellers. Messrs. Boustead Co. inform us that the following were the quotations for Rubber on Spot in London yesterday Plantation 1st latex crepe 2/4J. Smoked sheet 2/-4J.
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  • 205 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram CONTINUED PROGRESS. More Ga.i Captured. London, October 5, 3.55 p m. The Paris communique says i The night was calm on the entire front. During our advance east of Morval, yesterday we toik nine guns.” Artillery Activity. London, October 6, 1 5 a m
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  • 497 7 Iavestitwre Ceremoay. (From Own Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 5. Tbe insignia of the K.C-M.G. was presented to H, H. the Yam Tuan of Negri Sembilan yesterday at the Astana Sri Menati, twenty-five miles from Seremban. The ceremony took place in a specially erected bilai
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  • 793 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. ALLIED SUCCESSES. A Gdiril Advutee. London, October 5, 4.15 p.m. The French official communique from Salonika says that the battle is going in our favour on the whole front. The Allied advance-gnards have begun to cross the Cerna injthe region of Dobrovenibrod and are
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  • 242 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. BETWEEN KOVEL AND LEMBERG. Eseny CotecttriliM. Petrcgrad, October 5. Experts are of opinion that Marshal von Hiodenbarg has concentrated very formidable forces on the Kovel front in the direction of Vladimir Volynski and Sokal which are resisting very obstinately General Kareadin’s thrust, in an
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  • 555 7 A Business man”, writing to our Ipoh contemporary on the subject of delays by the Telegraphic Department, says The prime cause is that the Telegraphs Department is about 25 years behind the times, and is unable to cop9 with the increased work that development of these States has
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  • 772 7 (Reuter’s Service) Copyright Telegram BOARD’S RECOMMENDATION. The Question of lulnd. London, October 5. In connection with the question of finding fresh supplies of men who are urgently needed for munition work the Man Power f Distribution Board recommends more dilution of labour and diversion of a large put
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  • 296 7 (Reuter’s Service) Copyright Telegram. WHY THE CABINET RESIGN fD. Furtker Details. London. October 5. A telogram from Athous *t»t <• that the real reason of the Cibinet’t resignation is that the nnjority of the Minister* proposed that Greo e should j oin the Entente immediately with which
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  • 85 7 'October 8. 8-00 a.m. Matins. 8-30 a.m. Holy Communion. 10-00 a.m. Holy Communion (Chinese Congregation). 5- p m. Sunday School, 6- p.m. Evensong. Hymn 214, Responses Roberts. Psalm XLI Nares. XLII Turle XLIII TU Magnificat Hopkins 50. Nunc Dimitt is Parisian Tone 64. Hymns 538, 222,
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  • 54 7 9 a.m. Children’s Service. 6 p.m. Public Worship. Preacher Rev. Donald J Ross. M A.. HymnB :—134, 647, 320, 410, 416. On Sunday, October 15, the first of a series of monthly Scots Services will be held in the Straits Trading Co.’s Club at
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  • 174 7 Tbe following articles found on our outside pages Pages. 3. —Cross-Current* in Russia. Spain and the War. Malay States Guides. 4. -The Missing Link with Francr. Our War Tax at if n 5. —Shipping News. The Week’s Evet-t*. Penang R-lief Fund, In a Westrahan Mining Camp. 8. Our Opium
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  • 12 7 Obituary. London, October 5. The death is announced of Sir Richard Awdry.
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  • 115 8 Pbnano, Orroißx 7. (By eowrieey of th* Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/4 3/16 4 month»’ sight Bank 2/4 5/8 8 Credit 2/413/16 n 3 Documentary 2/427/32 Calcutta, Demand Bank R». 174 8 day*’ sight Private 176 Bombay, Demand Bank 174 Moulinein, Demand Hank 1731 3 day»’ sight Private
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  • 1260 8 “From whatever point of view we may wish te regard the opium question, there is not the tightest doubt that the Government of the Straits Settlements can no longer regard the revenue from the opium monopoly in the Mme light a» it did some ten years ago.
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  • 428 8 F.M.B. MEN KILLED. Recent Casualties Captaiu Harold S’elman R-ohmonJ, K R.R.C., who fail on Aug. 24. w*a tbs youngest hod of Mr. and Mrs. B. Richmond, of Heatbwood, Leighton Buzzud. He wis educited at Berkhatmtaad, and obtained a scholarship at Brazonoie College, Oxford, in 1909. He rowed
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  • 226 8 i Tbnnis Tournament. 1 The following ware the results cf the ties played off yes(e day Double Handicap A E N Byatt and E H Everest w o.Jromi F VV Harris and S F B Martin Double Hntidi'ap D. 11 M Terz ino and J Tryner beat
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  • 1925 8 THE CLYDE VISITED. Littlb Mothbes of t«b Aemt. IV* By Alfred Noyet. Tc-day I beard th) unending rattle and roar of the macbinB“guos that are defeating Germany but there were no bullets apparent, and no casualty. It was thn sound of the poeumatic rivetiog hammers, ringing
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    • 266 8 WANTED AT ONCE. AN experienced Ruling Machireman on temporaly service. Apply to THE MANAGER, Criterion Press, Ltd MUNICIPAL NOTICE. An okdinaky MEETING of Ibe Municipal Commiisioners will bo btld at tbe Municipal Office at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, the 10th lUbtant. (By Order), L. A. COUriER BIGGS, Secretary to the
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    • 10 8 For CbroDic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure Is. 6d.
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    • 64 8 Chronic Diarrhoea. Are you subject to attack* of diarrboaa? Keep absolutely quiet for a few days, real i n '£.i P 08 1^0 careful of your diet acd take Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarr oea Remedy. This medicine baa cured h aBeB r °f,i hromC that physiciang j bare failed
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    • 4 8 Copjright by Alfred NoyeT
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    • 11 8 For Ohildt»', lUckMg Cough at Ni*hT W»^ 1 Or* Pepper»* 0«,
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    • 559 8 MARBLE HALL. (TOP OF NQRTBAM HOAD.) Board «nd rksijience for itort or long periods; separate tables larve and ccol rooms. Mm H. BODOM, Propruir*!,. TAPIOCA INSTALLATIOnT WANTED SECONDHAND MACHINERT for prepamlfon of Tspioc», Prices and full details to be jtnt to .(J« J. M. KEUXEMANS, 4, F.M 8. Railway Buildings
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  • 1128 9 The Orca. Literary comparisons must always be matters of opinion but. to my thinking, the Rime of the Ancient Mariner is left streets behind by the narratire which I now propose to unfold This story is in a differ nt class altogether, and the best
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  • 909 9 [To Thr Editor or the Straitt Timee,] Sir, —Under the abovd heading in your issue of the 3rd inst., the public is favoured with a brief aad succinct report of the working of the Government Monopol es for 1915. In other years such a document
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    • 532 9 66 UE”SCRAP Methylated Spirits. (QUALITY GUARANTEED). Retail Price: 35 cents per quail bottle. $7 rer tin of 4 gallons. obtainable at CHEAHKEE EE&CO., 66, CHISA STREET, PENANQ. WASHER Over 150 Machines now in Use and on Order Fitted with Machine Moulded Gears and Friction Clutch PRICE $1,800 The Eastern United
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    • 62 9 Notbiog in tin world is equal to a mother’s tecdir tare for her children. Shp, knowing the dangf r following an attack of Cjlic, or kindred etonneb troublp, is without a bottle of that famous preparation, WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE, in her medicine store. It is good for the whole
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  • 1418 10 An Amebican Vibw oe Oub Enbmt, Ocb Allies, and Oubselves. No nation nan loDg be called efficient which fails to advanoe the general life of humanity. As the war drags on. with its ever-increas-ing wake of ruin and irreparable loss, Ger many is fast losing her place in
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  • 418 10 Canon Alexander On The Need For Inquibt. In a striking serin jo preached at Sr. Peter’s, Hatton-gardeo, Ctnon Alexander pleaded earnestly for a wider and deeper sympathy in the Church towards progressive movements in the world of intellectual inquity and of social reform. If the Church of England
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    • 11 10 For Children'! Hacking Cough at Night, Woodi’ Great Peppermint Cere li,6d.
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    • 269 10 WHEN BUYING MANILA CIGARS Be careful to see that the boxcars the trade mark as shew» below: LONDRES. HIGH LIFE IN THE EAST. REINA VICTORIAS. CORTADO FINO. Ft m PERLAS. PERECTOS. IMPERIALES. CORTADO DE LA REINA. THE TRADE MARK OF THE LA ISABEL FACTORY. One of the few Tobacco concerns
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  • 1991 11 Attention has more than once been drawn to the very peculiar position occupied by the Chinese Government in the present world war. There can be no doubt that the sympathies of educated Chinese are with the Allies, whom they beliere to be lighting for the preservation
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