Straits Echo, 8 September 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. 18. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, SATURDAY, Bth SEPTEMBER, 1917. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 211.
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    • 1236 1 ifjfl os* tm 3 j; /J life*s ivi :l The Georgetown or northam road AND J farquhar street. 1 Telegraphic address: Hokimteik. ’Pbo«e Ho. 694 IS ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE. CARS FOR HIRE A fl:et of Brand new Cars for hire day and night at moderate charges. Motor Car Importers
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    • 16 1 Mil A fcfi’S MIUK «f w»ea BLl' at ism >v ■"«ic OJC tion« F.O» Mf esa
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  • 867 3 Names. A devout old lady once told me that there was scarcely any part of the Bible she enjoyed reading more than the list) of □•mes such as occur in the genealogies and catalouges of families as, for instance, that very fascinating enumeration, given in
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    • 1299 3 PENANG AUCTION MART. BY order of the administrator of the estate OF PILOT, EUSOOF GUNNY, deceased, TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, On Monday, 17th Sept., 1917, XX JH .M, (SATURDAY. SUNDAY AND PUBLIC HOLIDAY EXCEPTED) AT THE ARCHWAY OF LOGAN'S BUILDINGS, BEACH STREET, PENANG. The foliouiling Properties:— 1. LOT
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    • 511 3 Driving Pain Have you a pain anywhere in your body Ia it a little pain or a biz pain P Doea it toituro a s ngla nerve or does it grind and rack your entire being I»n’t it foolish then to be driven by pains oraches, big or 1 tMe,
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    • 529 3 j»; B5 0S Throat •*SP» 11 5 Chemists and Fizaar <4n? After ess Builds up Health and Strength. Angier's Emulsion is soothing to throat, lungs, stomach and intestines, an aid to appetite and digestion and a most invigorating tonic and builder, it is invaluable for restoring proper tens to the
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  • 1018 4 Ppuu Tarns of a Naval Officer. By Albert E. Wonham, (P. 8- King 10s. 6d. net.) It is Captain Wonkam’s pride to be one of those who get things done nd t( rea his yams is to allow his claim What he gives ns is the saga
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  • 970 4 The President and the Premier. I feel sure that henceforth there will be a harmony between ths Cabinet and my Office.” This statement was made by President Feng Kwo Chang in the course of his telegram addressed to the province* announcing his formal assumption of ihPresident al
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    • 72 4 Teething Children. Teething children have more or less diarrhoea. which can be controlled by giving Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. All that is necessary is to give the prescribed dose after eich operation of the bowels more than natural and then castor oil to cleanse the system. It is
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    • 289 4 fB>* r x V," P* S > v/**>y# (t x v^/a"“ V x. Indian Regd. Design 3611. English Regd. Design 646,599. English Patent *****. Swiss Patent 84,238. Australian Patent 17.607. v.rvJP' I .v iSM Q, c YOU THAT NASTY LEATHER STRAP G O N E I Again! 9 PRACTICE ECONOMY
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    • 782 4 FEDERATED MALAY STATES BOVEflNMENT. Conveyance of Mails. Tender* are invited for the conveyance of mails between either (а) Prai Railway Station, or (б) B Mertajam Railway Station by motor vehicles once daily in both directions on and from the 1st January. 1918. If the person or firm declared contractor elects
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  • 1333 5  -  [By Tom Wright.] R L. 8. says somewhere that “to travel is better than to arrive.” It may be counted as one more illustration of the adage about great minds thinking alike, that I have often thought so myself. I thought so during my first day in Honolulu.
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  • 323 5 To all Scotchmen, In pest years it has btea the custom cf this Society to collect subscriptions and otherwise raise money on and about St. Andrew’s Day on behalf of the Scottish Brarcb of >he British Red Cross 8 >cieiy. la 1915 .£263/6/7 and in 1916
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  • 247 5 fo the Editor of the Free Press.] Sir,—.Will you permit me to indicate briefly a few lines of enquiry for those who are interesting themselves in this most urgent social problem in our oaidst 1 What is the cause of non-buildiDg 2 Is it true that Municipal
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    • 338 5 EMPIRE. business manager THOMAS SHAFTO. PROGRAMME tor »il> »0<t 9th. SEPTEMBER, 1917, BLUE BIRD PHOTO PLAYS PRESENT TH E asus**#* ECRET OF THE WAMP ig PARTS A new kind of MYSTERY Pt-AY written and produced by Lynn Reynolds, with George Hernandez, Myrt'e Gonzalez, Fred Cliarcb, Frank Mac Quarrie, Val Paul,
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    • 143 5 II <$> o <u AND > < 7^r vr. if- m M n D B i n NTIER MIXTURE. Trial orders cordially solicited for the following:— B elsings (Best camel hair) ox Strapping (Cary’s and Acme) arbed Wire 4 lbs, CHANGKOLS (BEST ENGLISH MAKE) SODIUM BISULPHITE (ENGLISH) Shanghai Jars Rubber
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  • 98 6 rJHiiklil daily (except Sundays and public i holidays) as nn CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. Ba. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Faxon 1 DnOy Local $24 per annum. Postage Extra, lf»il Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CAB LB ADDBBSS I ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 N.B.— All business
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  • 1150 6 Dr. Mich&elis, it seems, has seized upon something in the i-ukhomlinoff trial and is seeking with its help, to prove that Germany did not begin the war. You cannot expect me, who have been only five days in office he said recently, to express my views to-day exhaustively
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  • 798 6 Mr, A. K. Ear, Assistant Surgeon, has resigned the Government service, Major General L, C. Jones, C.M.G., M VO., has been made an officer of the Crown of Italy. Mr.‘.Teoh Pin Chong, of the Eastern Trading Company, is at present in Singapore making negotiations about opening a
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  • 24 6 CFrom Our Own Correspondent^ London, September 7, The prices in the London Rubber Market to-day were: Pale Crepe 2/10 Diamond Smoked 2/8
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  • 65 6 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $110.25, business done, in Singapore, (refined) at $111/-(150 tons sold) and in London at £241 5s. spot and at £240 15s. three months Meters. Boustead C inform us that the following were the quotations for rubber on in
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  • 1000 6 Shipowne rs’ Profits. Mr. Bonar Law in a recent subject of shipping profits said he did no'! blame the shipowners, who had done n r cisely what other people would hare '•The fault U, wi tfe Q„„ allowed such profits to be made one acquainted with the situation
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    • 358 6 HOT WATER BOTTLES. ASTOUNDING VALUE. We do not say you cannot get better va'ue. We say you cannot get anything approaching the value in Penang. Made In Red Choco'ate Rubber $3.50 each. A hot water bottle should be kept in every bouse as their value is only appreciated in an
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    • 37 6 nnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnDDannnn I OUR DAY 1917. I a a a n □□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□nanaanaaannuaa a a KEEP YOURSELF DISENGAGED FOR a n Friday. September 21st GRAND MUSICAL EYENING Ike a I TOWN HALL, f Organised by Mrs EBDEN. a □□□□□a□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□
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  • 577 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams] Great Aerial Activity. London, September 7, 12.30 p.m. Sir Douglas Haig reports i, Tbs enemy yesterday on several occalions interrupted the work of our artillery. gj g aeroplanes also attacked our longdiitanoe raiders. We dropped eight bombs od the Ghent railway-sidings, five on a shed at
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  • 605 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] THE MILITARY SITUATIONSpecial Commissioner's Report. Petrograd, Sept. 7. The Commissioner at the Northern Front telegraphs The army is still fighting steady rearguard actions on the railway and roadway east of Riga, which run between two lakes, forming the neck of a bottle through which the
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  • 596 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] THE TOLL OF PRISONERS. Eicay’i Heavy Caiaalities, Rome, September 7. The Austrian prisoners now number 30,000. The total enemy losses since the beginning of the offensive are estimated at 120,000. Determined Austria. Attacks. London, September 7. Mr. Percival Gibbon, the war correspondent with the Italian Army,
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  • 749 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] SUBMARINISM. Facts aid Figaacs. London, September 7. Mr. Lloyd George, in his speech at Birkenhead, said that the whole of the Allied cause and the freedom of the world depended on our supremacy which he was certain would be more than maintained. German statesmen and
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  • 606 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] FRENCH PREMIER'S SPEECH. Altaec-Lorraiur. London, September 6. M. Poincare, accompanied by M. Painllve, Minister for War, and General PctaiD visited the American Army Headquarters and inspected the troops. After that they proceeded to Champagne where they were joined by several Ministers and the foremost
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  • 567 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Sir Edward Canon', View*. London, September 7, Sir Edward Carson, writing to a correspondent, condemns the very loose and mischievous peace talk and points out that some people seem to imagine we have only to conclude a treaty with Germany and all will be well.
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  • 85 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Page. 3,—A Grand Fleet Chaplain’s NoteBook. 4*—’Tales of Competence- Affairs in China. s—Some Thinks. Penang St. Andrew’s Society. The Housing Problem. 8. The Coroner’s Court. Successful Naval Concert. Malayan Matters. Story of a Contract. P. C. C. Lawn Tennis,
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  • 2015 8 Sequel to Motor Car Collision. An inquest was held bj Mr, S. H. Langston, Coroner, in the Second Court, yesterday afternoon, touching the death of a Chineie ricsha puller, named Tau Ah Hock, who was knocked down by Mr. M. S. Ariffin’s motor car at Ayer £tam
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  • 126 8 The crew of a naval ship in the harbour which was entertained to a ooncert on Monday last gave a concert in return on board the ship last night. It was a decided success and all present, including a good many guests from shore, enjoyed themselves immensely.
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  • 1073 8 la an article in The New European Mr. Rimsay Muir urges that the whole civilized 1 1 world bas a right to insist that the following conditions sbould be fulfilled by any European people which undertakes the l guardianship of backward pejples and the development of their neglected
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  • 437 8 The writer of the series of articles in the Free Pres» on Enemy Trade in Malaya, gives tbe following account of an incident as showing the kind of enemy tactics that have to be fought ag&inst in the coming Trade War: In a neighbouring Asiatic country
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  • 187 8 The following ties have been fixed for Wednesday, the 12th inat. Mixed Doubles—Mr and Mrs Evans v. Mrs King and H E Mascn (2). Championship— A O M Forrest v- E E Chambers (4). B Singles—C R A Goatly t> E A Davies (5) Miied Doubles—Mrs Strivens
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  • 68 8 Saturday, September 8. P.V.R.C. Shoot, RifU Binge, 3 p.m. Sunday, September 9, 14th after Trinity. Penang Swimming Clnb, Monthly Medal Race< Monbay, September 10. Town Band. Esplanade. PiC.C. Special General meeting, 6.45 p.m. Tuesday, September 11. Municipal Commission. Ipoh Full Coart of Appeal begins. Penang Chamber of
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  • 64 8 The output of tin ore of The Renong Tin Dredging Co., Ltd. for the second half of August was No. 1 Dredge 236 41 pis.; No. 2 Dredge 74.42 pis.; No. 3. Dredge 429 05 pis. The output of MeDglembu Lode Syndicate, Ltd. for the month of August
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  • 165 8 The following are the alterations in w A, A Antfcony Co’s, *h»re 1.. t to. Ayer Mdak Rubber Co $2 70 h *2.85 sellers Ayer *li 50 buyers aad $l2 s- Hen, H *1 h, I ta,e ber Estates $9 50 Kekmik Ivobbfr Estut as 7 50 hn 86
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  • 58 8 Sep 9. 14th Sunday aftbb Trinity 8-00 a.m. Matins 8-30 am. Holy Communion 10-00 am. Holy Communion (Chinese) 5- pm* Sunday School 6- p.m. Evensong Psalms As set, Hymns 233, 307, 228 and 20 Magnificat 48 Nunc Dimitt-'s 61 On Wednesday. 10-00 am. Matins On Feiday.
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  • 33 8 9 am. Children’s Service. 6 pm. Public Worship. Preacher Rev. Donald J. Ross, m.a Hymns :—632, 533, 434, 475, 516. Choir Practice on Thursday evening at 7,
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  • 23 8 Sunday 8-00 p.m Preaching Service. Bubj«ct.: Christ’s Message to Yon.” Wednesday 8-00 p.m. Midweek prayer service. Subject: Passing the Burden."
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  • 109 8 Stia Tanjocg Tokong P. C. had rot previously met a European Eleven at D*to Kramat, and bad hard work against a much etrocger combination yesterday than played Hutton Line. Some two thousand spectator* saw them cross over ena goal dewn at halftime. The fishermen conceded three more in the
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  • 177 8 Monthly Medal Races. The medal races for September will ba held at Tanjong Bnngab to-morrow morning. For both A and B Classes the races are 50 yards (handicap). Entries close st 10.30 aan. to-morrow. When the Kwomin Tang agents ,st Shanghai annonnord that every ex-M.P. who •was
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    • 477 8 WANTED. SECOND HAND BICYCLE in good ruoniDg order. Apply sharp with particulars and price to Box 23, c/o Straite Echo, WANTED. OIL ENGINE 22—27 H.*\ New o’ second hand Apply stating price and where iteao be inspected to:— T.T.L.” 41, Crots Street, 526 Buhit Mertajam DO orz-Too NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
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    • 29 8 Keep It Handy. Immediate relief ii necessary in attaoka of diarrhoea- Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy should always be on hand. For saJe by all dispensaries and dealers.
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    • 26 8 JEYES PURIFIER. Jeyes' Disinfectants For Stable S Outhouses. Sold in 1, 2 and 5 gallon drama and 40 gallon casks. MU May Co., Afeots, Straits Sitticaats.
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  • 973 9 [The following are extracts from the last cf a series of articles on post-war trade problems epacially written for the Free Prest by one with exceptional opportunities of going into the subject.]. Hitherto matters connected with British trade at home and abroad, however remotely concerned with
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    • 344 9 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ee the two biggest of big erials to be hown for the first time ince Cinematography tarted in Penang, tingaree. hat is full of hrills beyond the rdinary that you see or you may have the pportunity of seeing except at the Electric olyscope which is known as enang’s
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    • 12 9 For Children’s Hacking Cough at Night. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure la 6d.
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    • 415 9 BAXTER C». j BEST NAVY CANVAS. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY (C. The Eastern United Assurance Corporation Ltd. i Head Office: BTNGAPORE. The undersigned his been appointed agents for the above Corporation, and is now prepared and accept MARINE S’ FIRE RISKS at current rates. QUaH BENG REE, 4-1. Sira it, Pemmm§ Jeha
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  • 594 10 "Alliid Naval Offinsivk The Washington correspondent of a New Tork paper says that sentiment in nava circles favours a great concerted A! isd naval offensive, even to the extent of attacking enemy bases. We take it that this means something more than a combined nava and aerial
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  • 406 10 Every nation in the war now raging is being economically bled. In every cne of them there are men to whom the war has brought riches, With theae they lay the foundation of more wealth by lending to their country in its agony, so that the
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  • 1053 10 Iktbrn the Enemy, Chin* ha* made a very good a'art Tk decoration (f war once issued, etens w 09 tak.a to intern all German u d TuZ IT 1 aud navitl enemy bank* j dosed, meid.cius sheets published f G T wo k wera suppressed f
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    • 39 10 A Master Remedy. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is master over cramp colic* dysentery, and all intestinal pains- One dose relieves, a second dose is rarely necessary to effect a care. For sale by all dispensaries and dealers,
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  • 2083 11 AN APPRECIATION OF THE OLD ARMY. (Bt a New Army Officer Northern France The Battle of Messines waa victory complete and flawless, and it has been hailed as the greatest triumph yet achieved by the New Armies. It is that, but it is something more—it i9 the
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    • 289 11 1W m < i u s. id V n &Ĕk iC*i: fiik ®5 m THOROUGHLY BRITISH—AND “MILES” BETTER. AGENTS FOR PENANG ETC.. SIM fij DARBY OO,, LTD,, PENANG MALACCA. TRY A GOODRICH «4» SP** > 3P> U-v i v aw tTAttn inn !|fjj V/ii lUUil IM v4*S WB& 'I'fMMl Yl£fliT
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    • 29 11 Keep It Handy, Immediate relief is necessary in atUrks of disrrhxa- Chamberlain’s Colic, Cbo’era and Diarrhoea Remedy should alwiys be on bard. For sale by ill dispensaries and dealers.
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    • 568 11 THF SWASIHYt SLHAYt PILLS. Are the surest and most efficacious remedy for Nervous Debility, Bodily Weakness, Sleeplessness. Wasting Diseases, Vital Exhaustion, etc etc. They ate unrivalled in restoring LOST HEALTH and are A BOON for the' enjoyment of HAPPY LIFE. Sole Agentt, The Penang Rubber Stamp Co. 40 Church Street,
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    • 1318 12 P. 0.—British India AND 1LPCAR LINE (COMPANIBS INCORPORATE» IN ENGLAND.) Mail and Service». PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (UHDBB CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY’S GOVERNMENT) The Company's MAIL SERVICES EAST OF BOMBAY are at present suspended. Passengers for Europe are beaked via Bombay as opportunity offers and as far as accomodation is
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