Straits Echo, 18 July 1917

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    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 15. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, 18th JULY, 1917. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 166.
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      1199 1 rt. jirntf- 1* .4 ifkvlik Vi ffPI EW7 The Georgetown Motor Garage 7a, Penang Road. «J Address 1 Hokimteik. P-^ang. ’Phone No. 694. FOB bale. TWO ONLY 2 SEA.TER COMMONWEALTH partin-falmer cars TWO ONLY 2 SEATER iODELE-DE LUXE 1W0 STROKE MOTOR_CYCLE A Fleet ot English and American Cars tor hire
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      16 1 Sue s M fWTlfk 0f *ww mt bo ’tv f*«e use TfOjI. re* as •caf' ■MOJ
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      27 2 I I) CAMEL BRAND BELTING SUITABLE FOR ALL MACHINERY SOLE AGENTS: SIZES 2", 3'. A 7", 8 9", 10", 12' IN STOCK (INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.)
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    Editing in Rheims.
    1367 3  -  THE THRILLING LIFE. By Claude Helluy. M. Claude Helluy, Editor of the Courrier d« la Champagne, the oldest daily paper in Rheims, has arrived in Paris from the city- He has been obliged to suspend publication of his journal which had come out regularly all through the
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    Party Honours and Party Funds.
    578 3 In an outspoken article cn the Birthday Honours the Times says:— The usual Birthday Honours List appears f his morning, and iB made the occasion, as is most fitting, for the decoration and promotion of a large number of those gallant •oldiers and sailors who
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      527 3 r"l vr y <r* r»*- kkim<&l IlSHtfi ft fo c SPECIAL RESERVE >5. 1 Vt t SAMLANDS, BUTTERY Co., Sole Ag/r.ts for Fei*arg a’d F<fdk. NOTICE OF SALE. IN THE COURT OF THE JUDICIAL COMMISSIONER AT KUAL4 Application No. of 1917, THE CYCLE AND CARRIAGE Co. LUMPUR Mortgagees vs THE
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    A Week's Warring.
    962 4 SEMI-OFFICIAL REVIEW. The following cables were communicated to the Bangkok papers by the British Legation:— Some Impressive Figures. London, July 6. British gains on the Western front during the last week have not been so spectacular as during the opening days of the Spring campaign, but the
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      182 4 RUGS BLANKETS BOUGHT FAVOURABLE CIRCUMSTANCES and OFFERED AT PRE-WAR PRICES. The “Premier Rug. A good size Rug in a range of dark tartan and check designs. Fringed ends. Size 60 by 70 inches exclusive of fringe. Price $7.95 each. ■Jr m 'U Wool Travelling Rugs. I CeszssJ*, m i f.xJk
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      834 4 Anaemia or Poorness of Blood, is far more prevalent than is generally supposed. Men, Women and Children are all liable to suffer. If neglected, serious consequences may result. If taken when the symptoms are first noticed, it is a very simple matter to enrich the blood and so effectually check
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    Recovery from Malaria.
    167 5 Thoygh an attack of Malaria lasts but a short time it usually causes after-suffering and misery out of all proportion to its importance. The reasoa is this. When the acute stage of the fever has passed there often rtmaips a neurasthenia that persist a for months if
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    F. M. S. Trade.
    1051 5 Mr. E. Burnside in the course of his annual report on Trade and Customs of the the F. M. 8. for 1916 states Aggregate. The aggregate value of trade for the year 1916 was $292,021,066 compared with $223 772.343 in 1915, an increase of $68,248,723, and
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    The Assizes.
    114 5 A Serious Offence. The AsS'Z ;s were resumed before Mr. Justice L. M. yesterday when •he case against Heng Ah Mri, who vas charged with a serious efface»», was concluded, Tne accused was found not guilty afid discharged. Jarak Murder Case. Before a special jury comprising Me >816»
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    Frayne Children Fund.
    31 5 June 30 By amount previously acknowledged $1,470 July 6 Amount collected by Court Inspector Nicol 20 Amount collected by Court Inspector Nicol lio July 18 By balance ...$1,600
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    June Rubber Crop.
    614 5 Taiping Rubber Estate, Ltd, 13,0C0 lb, The following passengers anivad here io dry from Singapore M r R T. Thomas, Mr. G P. Veal, Mr. Yeo Hua Siing. Mrs. Tan Check Chim. A cable received in New York Uom Sin Francisco reports the merger cf several British
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      332 5 rixnxxxxTO- NIGH Txxxxxx SPECIAL RACE PROGRAMME X at the; ELECTRIC POLYSCOPE I J THE PREMIER PICTURE HOUSE \j Excellent music &first class pictures DIAMOND from tkSKY SIX NEW ADDITIONAL PARTS AND 3 Reels HAPPINESS RETURNS Reels 3 X i x Latest Official War Gazette x X SHOWING LATE3T NEWS OF
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      103 5 0 0 o <0 e AND A < D 'P. N/ rontier D OR S^ned r^: FRONT 0= MIXTURE. PENANG’S RENDEZVOUS Penang Cinema C. M. EMANUEL Phone 561. Managing» Proprietor, AT 930 F».M. A THRILLING DETECTIVE STORY IN' THREE ACTS ENTITLED HOOK AND HAND” A picture that is SurprUiatf acd
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    THE STRAITS ECHO.
    96 6 dfcily (except Sundays and public holiday») Alia CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. Va sy, Beach Street, Penang. Puica My Local »24 per annum. m Outatation... Postage Extra. llWil Edition (Poet Free) »17.50 CAB LI ADDRSBS ECHO— PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 S. B. —All businea» communications
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    THE DANGERS OF PEACE.
    2131 6 While the fall of Dr. von BethmannUollweg and the appointment of Dr. Michaelis as his successor are now generally regarded aa a triumph for the German militarists, there are not wanting signs that the bourgeois parties in the Reichstag, representing the middle-classes, would be glad enough
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    RANDOM NOTES.
    963 6 National Feeling in Alsace Lorraine Iu connection with the anniversirv Franco-Prussian war, it i s 6 recall the protest of tbe inhabitant* o °f Alsace and Lorraine against annexion This was presented to the National at Bordeaux in February, 1871 Part 7 ran, Placed to day in question
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      215 6 MOTOR CARS OK WE LI KNOWN BRITISH AND AMERICAN MAKE NEW AND SECOND HAND. 2 Sealer A. C, complete with Dynamo Lighting set 2 Seat?r Sfr k*r Squire I 5 Seater Regal 5 ft Partin Palmer 7 Ford Landaulette ALSO A NUMBEft OF LIGHT AND HEAVY WEIGHT MOTOR CYCLES. TRIAL
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  • Obituary
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    24 6 Dntk. Cbabb Watt— Ou the 16th inst. at Etgio, Jam?*» C'abb Watt, K.C.. Sheriff Substitute of Inverness’, E'gin and Nairn, in bis 65th year.
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    FRENCH FRONT.
    1381 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] p| E RCE FIGHUNG IN CHAMPAGNE. Funny's heavy Losses. London, July 17. 12-60 a.m. A French communique reports t—"la Champagne the fighting which began during the night at Mont Haut ended in the complete defeat of the Germans who despite tbe most violent efforts were unable
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    THE RUSSIAN EFFORT.
    556 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] PRISONERS AND BOOTY. Official Figure*. London, July 16, 7-40 p.m, The Russian wireless official report says “We captured in yesterday’s battle 16 officers, 900 Austrians and Germans and a number of machine guns. The captures between July 1 and July 13 number. 834 officers, 35,809
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    THE GERMAN CHANCELLOR CRISIS.
    990 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] KAISER AND BETHMANN-HOLLWEG. A Letter of Farewell. Amsterdam, July 16. The Kais’r has written to Dr. von Beth-mann-Hollweg that with a heavy heart he has decided to grant his request to relieve him of the office which he has discharged for eight yens with
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    Outside.
    69 7 The following articles will be found on oar outside pages Page. 3. —Editing in Rheims, Party Honours and Party Funds. 4. —A Week’s Warring. 5. —F.M.S. Trade. The Assizes. Frayne Children Fund. June Rubber Crop. 8. —Penang Turf Club. F.M.S. Forests. Chinese Politics. The Week’s Events. 9. —More About
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    London Rubber Market.
    29 7 {From Our Own Correspondent.') London, July 16. The prices in the London Rubber Market to-day vrere Pale Crepe 2/6 Diamond Smoked 2/5£ London, July 17. Unchanged.
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    Tin.
    63 7 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $108.25, buyers no sellers, in Singapore (refined) at $108 50. buyers no sellers, and in London at 4239 spot and 4236 three months. Messrs. Lean Co. have received private cable advice of the declaration of a dividend of 1/', payable
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    THE ROYAL FAMILY.
    598 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] A New Name. Lotdon, July 16. H. M. the Kirg has convened a special meeting of the Privy Couccil for to-morrow, with the object of carrying cut the intention which His Majesty had already expressed if changing the name of the Boyal House. The new
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    PENANG TURF CLUB.
    3381 8 SUMMER MEETING. First Day’s Kisclts. Patrons. H E. Sir Arthur Young, ocmo, H. H The Salt n if K'dab, X c.m a., 11. H. The Sultan of Perak, x c m.*, and H. H The Sul’an of Deli. Com icitteb.— Tbo Hon. W. Peel, Presi dent Messrs.
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    F. M. S. Forests.
    1457 8 Report For 1916, Mr. F. Cubitt ia the course of his report 01 Forest administration in the F.M.S. 1 for 1916, says: Government has now approved in p:ioci-! pie tbepoposed amalgamation of the forest services of the Federated Malay States and the Straits Settlements, bat this
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    Chinese Politics.
    366 8 The attempt made to put back the hands of the clock in China has failed, as it was bound to fail. But the little while the shadow of power was on the throne, the Vermilion Pencil was certainly kept busy. The kow-tow” became once more a Court ceremony
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    The Week’s Events.
    100 8 WEDNESDAY, JULY 18. Town Band, EsplanadeThursday, July 19, New Moon. Penang Rice*. Friday, July 20. Town Band, Esplanade. St. Margaret. Saturday, July 21. Penang Races. Mohamedan Festival of Hari Raya* Sunday, July 22. 7th after Trinity. Monday, July 23. Town Band, Esplanade. Auglo-Chinese School reopens. Tuesday July
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      41 8 Causes and Cure for Diarrhoea. Overeatiog, a change in the temperature, unripe fruit* and impure water are some of the causes of diarrhoea. Chamberlain’s Cjlic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cures these bowel disturbances promptly. For sale by all dispensaries and dealers,
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      80 8 With the dittre aiag moist heat t this tropical climate one is apt to get a body chill, always most dangero*s because th« liver or kidneys are affected, and with e tber out of order a diseased condition may ba tet up WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE. in the finest corrective
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    More About Austria- Hungary.
    1292 9 More About AustriaHungary. The writer of the Letter to the Antipode* in the Westminster Gazette of May 25 joins issue with the article on AustriaHangary which appeared in these columns on May 19. The subject is one as to which it is so important that the daylight of full public
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    Affairs in China.
    516 9 DR. CHEN CHIN-TAO FOUND GUILTY. Sentenced to 38 Months’ Impkiscnment. Three Merchants Go Scot Free. Judgment on the Bribery Case against the ex-Minister of Finance, Dr. Chen Chin-tao, and other former officials of the Ministry of Finance together with one merchant was delivered recently at the Peking
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      576 9 SAIE of valuable rubber estate the valuable property known as the pERTANC RUBBER ESTATE Situate in the district of Jelebu, Negri Sembilan, F.M.S., containing 3,967 acres, 1 rood and 01 poles, of which 1,054£ acres are planted with para rubber, WILL BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION BY MESSRS. GLEESON Co
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      921 9 A BLESSING TO WOMEN. Throughout the many stages ot woman’s Lie, from peevish girlhood through womanhood, motherhood, to the declining years of old age, there is no better, milder, or more eitectivc medical companion to women-folk than Dr. Morse s Indian Root Pills. They promote a healthy and regular condition,
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    The Submarine Campaign.
    1049 10 F Our cablegrams leave no doubt that the Allies have carried out the resolution announced bv the British Government not to depend on one instrument for defeating the submarine, but to employ many, simultaneously and with vigour. The summary of shipping movements for the week, ended June
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    'And That’s a Shipwreck.'
    915 10 ••The homeward-bound troop Ballarat, carrying a large numberoff Australian Imperial Forces, was torpedoed by enemy submarine and sunk on Anril 9? thirty-five miles from the nearest land, gays the Admiralty. 8 Owing to the magnificent discipline and steadiness displayed by the troops,which war. in keeping with
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      240 10 WANTED. A COMPETENT CHINEBE CLERK to translate Chinese Accoants into English. Preference will be given to one with previous experience in a legal firm Applications stating salary required and accompanied by copies of testimonials are invited by “ACCOUNTS” 454 ejo Strait» Echo. The Perak River Valley Rubber Company, Limited. Deelaratioa
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      40 10 Medicines Just Unpacked. The Penang Rubber Stamp Co, to announce to their patrons and many interested customers that they have now received large fresh shipment of medioines from The Swasthya Sahaya Phar* Bkaoy, Calcutta, and cordially ■olioit their further esteemed
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    A Souvenir of Jane Austen.
    1938 11  -  [By Thomas Secombe] On July 18 just a hundred years ago, Jane Austen died at Winchester; ahe was buried in the cathedral six days later. Two of her best known, and some say her two best, books hare become centenarians, for "Pride acd Prejudice” was
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