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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-21
USES OF INDIA RUBBER.

More than a hundred million dollars wostFf OF
india rubber has been imported into the United
States during the past four years, and more
than sixty milcn dollars worth in the last two
years. decade ago the annual importation
OF india rubber amounted to about SIS, 900 0O0
now they exceed 500 100000, and are steadily
increasing. Practically all Of the importations
OF rubber come in crude form for use of manu-
facturers, who are constantly extending its ap.
plication to various new lines OF industry.
Northern Brazil, Southern Mexico, the West In.
dies, Central Africa, India, the Straits Settle
ments, and the Dutch Fast Indies supply this
increasingly important feature OF our importa-
tions. Probably no single article has made a
more rapid growth in its relations to manufac-
lures and consequently commerce in the past few
years than rubber. As consequence attention
is row being given to the cultivation and sys-
tcmatic production of the various plants and
trees from which it can be produced
The above statement is suggested by the re.
ceipt by the treasury bureau Of statistics Of a
publication detailing the systematic efforts being
made for the cultivation Of india rubber trees
and plants in the British colonies, especially
those OF Central and South Africa. This, cou.
pied with the well.known fact that our own
department OF agriculture has already begun
experiments and inquiries in this line in the
island territories Of the United States, adds
greatly to the interest in this question and to
the possibility that the $4,000, 900 year which
we are now sending out of the country for this
product may be expended under the American
flag and among American producers The fact
that Southern Mexico and Central America are
natural producers OF india rubber in considerable
and increasing quantities. and that large auan.
titles are produced in, and exported from the
islands and mainland Immediately adjacent to the
Philippines, suggests great possibilities in this
line both in Cuba, Porto Rico, and in the Hawa
iian islands.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-21
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
National.


National.
Presdent--WILIIAM MCKINLEY.
Vice Prtsident--THEoDoRE ROOSEVELT.
State.
Congrcssmen. .at.Large-GALUSHA A. Gko"
ROBERT II. FOERDERER -
Auditor General--E. b. HARDENBERGll.
County.
Cong.css-WILI.IAM C0NNELL.
udge-GEORGE NJ WATSON.
Shcrf-JcHN II. FELLOWS.
TrcsSurer-J. A. SCRANTON. -
District Attorncy-WItIIAM r. LEWIS
PrOthonotary--JOH COPELAND.
Clerk OF Courts-TlIOMAS =. DANIELS.
Recorder OF Deeds-EMlJ BONN.
Register Of Wills-W. K. BECK. -,
Jury Commissioncr-EDWARD b. STURGES'
Legislature.
First District-THoMAS j. REYNOLDS.
Second District-JOHN SCHEUER, JR.
Third District-EDWARD JAMES, JR.
Fourth DistTict-P. A. PHlLBlN.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-21

We are glad to note the denial of
Mr.. Dilcher that he said what had
been credited to him respecting possi-
BILE bloodshed in these regions. The
less said on this subject the better for
all concerned
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-21

India rubber is not as is generally supposed,
the product OF single tree, but on the CON.
trary is produced from a variety of trees and
plants. Some Of these flourish only in moist
soil and atmosphere, while Others thrive on
stony soil, provided they receive ample though
intermittent rainfall; though in all cases
tropical or subtropical climate is requisite
Most Of the india rubber of South and Central
America and India is from trees, but in the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-21

The American people will not make
the murderers of our soldiers the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-21

The following table shows the principal exports
from the United States TO Porto Rico In July,
1000. compared with July, 1890:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-21
SPECIAL REWARDS.

l. Scholarship in Wyoming Semi.
nary q years. including tut.
ton and board ..,......,...'Sl,oVO
2 Scholarship in Bloomsbury State
Normal School (3) years in
cluding tuition and board.... 600
g. Sohmer 5.B Piano, including
stool and scarf ION exhibition
\ at J. W. Guernseys, 8lt
washington avenue) ......... 4S5
4. Course in Piano Instruction at
Scranton Conservatory Of MI.
BIC .',....................... 20
0. Columbia Bicycle, Chanless,
1900 model Con exhibition at
Conrad Brothers, 243 Wyo-
X ming avenue) ................ 70
.. Scholarship In Scranton Business
\ College, commercial COURSE. 60
z. Scholarship in Scranton Business
y College, shorthand course :. 80
Y 8. Solid Gold Watch, lady's or gen.
D tlenan's (ol, exhibition az Eu.
X gene Schimpff's, Sl7 Lacka.
wanna avenue) .............. 80
a 0. Telcphoto Cycle POGO B. Cam.
Y era, AIS (on exhibition at
y the Griffin Art company, 200
x Wyoming avenue) ........... 40
y 10. Lady's Solid Gold Watch, or
\ Gentlemans Solid Silver
Y Watch (on exhibition at Eu.
y gene Schimpf's, 317 Lacka.
wanna avenuc) .............. 30
s2,475
Each contestant failing to secure one
OF these special rewards will be given
ten Q0) per cent. OF all the money he or
\ she turns in.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-21
.FINL s
OUR F ALL
@PEMlMG
|Q)[F DMIF AM 7 S
WEAR, ,
Will Occur ON
Thursday,
| Friday and
Saturday

When we will have the
finest exhibit of Baby Gar
ments shown in years. New
Coats, New Caps aud Bon
nets, New Hoods, Wells,
Mitts, Bootees, in fact every
thing essential to a baby's
complete outfit.
We have also just opened
a magnificent line of long
and short dresses and skirts,
in fine Dimity, Naiusook and
Cambria, handsomely trim
med in lace and embroidery;
besides a full line of the
palmer sorts, all at tempting
prices.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-21
The False Prophet.

OUR YEARS AGO, in one of
II his numerous speeches made
Il while he was paramounting
Wide-awake., 1900-01-24
Our Feet Growing Larger.

Shoemakers and haberdashers who
cater to the wants of the elite assert
that their patrons this season demand
hosiery and shoes averaging from one
half to. one and half sizes larger
than they did five years ago. The
majority of the dealers believe that
the average length and breadth OF
mems feet have been steadily increas-
ing since the wane of the fashion
which demanded a pointed toe and
tight fitting shoe.
This they explain by saying that the
effect of the style in vogue six years
ago was to cramp and distort the nat
ural development of the feet. When
the style changed and comfort became
the criterion of fashion nature again
exerted itself Feet which had become
distorted during the reign of the mar
row shoe and pointed toe slowly be-
gan to broaden aud adapt themselves
to their new surroundings.
The change, being gradual, went fol
q long time unnoticed, and not until
the merchants recently began to com.
pare their sales of five years ago with
those of today was it found that the
average increase has been approx
mately one size. New York Herald.
Wide-awake., 1900-01-24
Monkey. a. Bait for orOcodnes.

Recently a subscriber to the British
Fishing Gazette wrote to that publica-
tion for information as to the best
method of fishing for crocodiles. In
the last issue another subscriber gives
to him this reply: with regard to
catching crocodiles, l shall be glad to
observe whether any one replies sat-
isfactorily to Mr.. Firmin's query. I
tried my hand when was last in Cey-
Ion to catch some crocodiles that had
taken some coolie women, and will
state my method. l shot a large
monkey (the silver wandroo), and
then l sewed up triangle shark hook
that l had with me In the stomach OF
the monkey passing the chain and
swivel out of the throat. / then fast
ened to the chain a strong manila
rope, which 1 attached to a springy
tree. l am bound to add that every
morning, to my disgust, found my
monkey gone, but no crocodile. When
one considers the toughness of mon
keys skin the result was to me always
incomprehensible Perhaps we may
learn Of some infallible dodge, which
/ shall be glad to try when next I go
out to the East"
Wide-awake., 1900-01-24
Cycling in France.

The cycle tax in France serves one
useful purpose-that of illustrating the
growth of the pastime in that country.
So great has been the rise Of automo-
bilism In France that some diminution
might have been expected in the
Frenchman's enthusiasm for the cycle
The actual figures, however, speak en-
phatically to the contrary effect In
1894, the first year of taxation, the
number of machines was 203,306; in
1895 1t was 256,O84; in 1896, 329,816,
and in 1897, 40s,869. The figures for
last year, however, have just been pub
lished and show a total Of 4S3,414, or
nearly half a million. 1t may con-
f1dently be expected, however, that the
figures for the present year will great
ly exceed even this total, for not only
is the pastime showing no signs of
diminution, but regulations introduced
this year with respect to the carrying
of plaque will insure more wide
spread payment of the imperial tax,
which many riders have previously
found it possible to evade.
Wide-awake., 1900-01-24
Electric Ticket Selling Machine.

There is at present under construc-
ton in the workshop of George Kirke-
gard an electric machine which will
be used on the elevated stations for
selling tickets. The machine referred
to is to be constructed in such a way
that when you drop your nickel in the
slot you will receive ticket in ex-
change. There will be four of these
on each of the larger stations.
The reason why this system has
been adopted by the railroad trustees
is to do away with the expense of hav-
ing an agent on each station. 1t is
believed that the machines now under
construction will be put into use with
in few weeks, This machine was
patented by NJ. Menges of Shepshead
Bay.-New York Herald.
Wide-awake., 1900-01-24
Horrors of the Russian BastiIe.

Even brief descriptions OF the tor
lures of the Russian bastile, during
the past 10 years, would fill huge
volume. 1t is situated on the Nevs,
opposite the Winter Palace. In this
frowning prison Peter ] put his own
son to death, Catharine II burned
alive some of her foes, and the Prin-
cess Tarakonova suffered in unique
torture. An inundation flooded her
cell and the rats were forced TO crawl
upon her back and shoulders to save
their own lives.
Wide-awake., 1900-01-24

"THREE years ago was badly afaict-
cd with Eczema, and used Tetterine
with the most gratifying result. l
made permanent cure after doctors
had failed to relieve me. I have symp-
tons of it breaking out on another part
of my person. so you will please send me
one box Tetterine by return mail fo1
the Soc. enclosed. W. L. Mounce, 124
st. Marks avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y"
Sold by druggists or by mail for 5Oc.
BY ]. T. Shuptrine, Savannah, Ga.
Wide-awake., 1900-01-24
Hnwsa Thia

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Props. Toledo, O..
We, the undersigned. have known f: j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
tions and financially able to carry out any
obligation made by their firm.
WEST s. TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Tole'
do, Ohio.
wALDINo, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price, 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Wide-awake., 1900-01-24
Knew the Minister'S Talent.

Willie had swallowed penny and
his mother was in a state Of alarm.
Helen" she called to her sister in the
next room, "send for doctor; Willie
has swallowed a penny" The terrified
and frightened boy looked up implor-
ingly. mo, mamma" he interposed.
"send for the minister" "The minis
ter?" asked his mother, incredulously.
Did you say the minister" "Yes;
because papa says our minister can get
money out of anybody"
Wide-awake., 1900-01-24
Renirhted supersti titIon.

Mrs. Slimdiet-Well, that fellow
Longhead, who talked about taking
board here, is just about the most su-
perstitious man l ever did hear Of.
He's actually afraid of ghosts. Maid
Ghosts, is 1t? Mrs. Slimdiet-Yes. He
writes that he has changed his mind
about coming because he's been told
that half dozen people have starved
to death here.-New York Weekly.
Wide-awake., 1900-01-24

A writer on the subject of plant
pathology says that plants need doc
tors quite as urgently in their way az
human beings do. Horticulturists
have long admitted that the best way
OF making plants profitable is to keep
them in robust condition. But it is
not every one who knows how to do
this-in fact, the practice of plant
medicine is in its infancy. A horti-
cultural expert expresses the belief
that time must come when every
agricultural district will have its
plant doctor, and when specialists in
animal parasites, cryptogramic botany
and bacteriology will be consulted In
difficult cases as the medical specialist
is now called in by the practitioner.
Wide-awake., 1900-01-24

For Sick
Women

FTrsf-fhe medicine that
holds the record for the
largest number of ahSO-
lutte Cures of female ills
Is Lydia e Pisskisa71'S
Vegetable Compound.
Second Mrs. Pfnklias1
can show by her letter
files in Lynn that a mill
Hon women have been
restored to health by her
medicine and advice.
TYsiFd-ANEefferS to Mrs.
Pfnkhana are receiveas
opened, read and an
swered by women only.
This fact Is certified to by
the mayor and I7OsfH1aS-
ter of Lynn and others OF
Mrs. Pi1ki1ass1'S 0Wsr city.
Write for free book c0H-
faInEs,g these certificates.
Every aiing woman IS
Invited to write to Mrs.
PInEtEsaEs1 and get her ad-
vice free of CHARGE
Lydia E. Pinkham Med. Co., Lynn, Mass.
Wide-awake., 1900-01-24

Ask Them About 1t.
Half the men you meet are carrying
the watches they gave their wives be-
= ~~i~ - ~
Wide-awake., 1900-01-24

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums reduces infiamma-
tion, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c. bottle.
Wide-awake., 1900-01-24

A flock of 900 turkeys was driven through
the streets of Columbia, Mo-, the other day
like a herd of cattle. The turkeys had been
collected from a number of localities and
were driven t. Columbia for shipment
Wide-awake., 1900-01-24

The utilization of the waste from
the manufacture of potato flour has
been sought by J. Knipers of Lehrans,
Holland. The residues are strained
to remove the peel, etc, partially
freed from water, then treated with
glycerine and a mixture of acid at
about boiling temperature. The vis-
cid, gummy mass obtained is dried and
pulverized. The powder, mixed with
four or five per cent. of water, is
pressed, molds being used if desired,
and the product is q homogeneous,
solid block of almost metallic ring. 1t
may be said to be kind of artificial
wood. 1t can be worked with boring
and cutting tools, taking the sharpest
possible screw threads, and is adapted
for most of the purposes for which
wood, vulcanite, celluloid and even
metal are employed. 1t is an excel
lent electrical insulator.
Wide-awake., 1900-01-24
Insanity in England.

For the last ten years there has been
an increase of 1000 annually in the
number of Great Britain's insane.
Wide-awake., 1900-01-24

can recommend Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton to sufferers from Asthma. E. d. Town
SEND, Ft Howard, Wis, May 4, 1894.
Wide-awake., 1900-01-24

PUTNAM FADELEss DYES do not spot, streak
or give your goods an unevenly dyed ap-
pearance. Sold by all druggists.
Wide-awake., 1900-01-24

At the recent meeting of the Bri-
tish Institution of Mining Engineers
there was discussion of a demonstra-
ton recently made in an English
mine where dangerous fire, after re-
sisting ordinary methods, was finally
put out after liberating in the mine
carbonic acid in liquefed form. 1t
was urged that carbonic acid could be
used in many cases of fire, an obvious
great advantage being that it does no
damage of itself as water does.
Wide-awake., 1900-01-24

Prof Dewar has at length sue
ceeded in solidifying hydrogen. In
lis compact form, solid hydrogen is a
transparent ice, but owing to rapid
ebullition it usually appears as a
foamy white mass. It's mean tenn
perature is 16 degrees centigrade
above absolute zero. Professor
Dewar says, with reference to his
latest achievement "The last doubt
as to the possibility of solid hydrogen
having a metallic character has been
removed, and for the future hydrogen
must be classed among the non-me-
tallic elements.
Wide-awake., 1900-01-24

Coke from Illinois coal is reported
as having been successfully made at a
cost of 81 per ton, as the result OF a
series of careful experiments. II this
be true, it means fuel for the western
iron and steel industries at about half
its present cost tor Pennsylvania coke.
Wide-awake., 1900-01-24
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.

The weights of classes of students
before and after examination have
been made the subject of recent in
vestigation. In high classes, where
naturally the examination was most
felt, several pounds were lost. In
lower classes the loss was not so
great.
Wide-awake., 1900-01-24

At the Minneapolis College of Agricu, ture
fifty girls are studying scientific farming.
Wide-awake., 1900-01-24

Halls Family Pills are the best.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-08

same hyDccritlcal sympathy expressed
for the soldiers and sailors that IL ex-
pressed again In 1900. In each cnse
the impression of sympathy for the
soldiers coming as a tax 70 a declara-
tlOn Of hostility to the cause for which
the soldier was fighting. a declaration
which was certain infinitely 10 increase
the work and danger Of the soldier"
Governor Roosevelt declared that sue
cess for the FilipinOs would not mean
liberty for all the inhabitants OF the
Islands but only for q certain blood
thirsty section who would Cypress the
Others. Letters and interviews Of the
soldiers and others who have been in
the Philippines were quoted to prove
the assertion.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-08
NEW YORK DEMOCRATS.
Boss Richard Croker Controls the
Convention.

SARATOGA. N. Y. Sept. Every
delegate who has arrived here reports
that Richard Croker has the upper
hand in the contest for the Democratic
state convention. 1t is said tonight
that out Of the 400 votes In the con-
vc7tion Croker controls 277.
The faction controlled by Hill has
10 its credit 149 votes. 1t takes 226 to
control the convention and Croker
starts off with q total of 22S certain.
Hill CONTROLS the votes of 81 counties
out Of 81 in the state. Croker controls
the vote Of but Il counties outright,
while eleven are about equally shared
between the two.
The ticket seems to favor Stanch-
field for leader
If. however, Stanchfield should not
want to run. Macy is spoken Of for
first place with Colonel Rowe for lieu
tenant-governor
1t is believed. however. that the lick
ct will be made as follows:
For govencr-John B. Stanchfield. OF
Chermung.
Lieutenant-governor-w. F. Mackey,
of Erie.
Secretary of state-c. F. Rowe. Of
Renssaler.
Controller-Edwin Atwater of Ouch
ess.
Attorney-general-George H. Palmer.
of Schoharie.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-08
cANADlANs REPULsED BoERs.
Portugal VIII Probably Refuse Kruger
Refuge in Her African Pos
sessions.

LONDON. Sept. 7.--Lord Roberts re-
PORTS from Belfast. Transyaal. under
date n Wednesday. September 5. as
follows:
Ian Hamilton trayersed Dulstroom
yesterday with slight opposition. Bull
Ter engaged the enemy's left this morn
ing. Hamilton is endeavOring TO turn
the enemy's right.
Beers with two guns and one POM
pom this morning attacked 125 Cana
dian mounted infantry guarding the
railway between Pan and WondersfOn-
tein. MahOn proceeded 10 their assist
alce but the little garrison had beat
en- off the enemy before he arrived.
II was a very creditable performance.
The wounded were Major Henderson
and Lieutenant Noodle. slightly. and
two men. six men are missing"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-08
ASTORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION.

ment with Russia regarding the posi-
tiOn she has assumed toward Pekin.
The communications exchanged by the
powers now have better promise OF
success. The compromise suggested. II
ls asserted here. Is the withdrawal Of
forces Of all the powers from Pekln.
leaving an international guard TO pro-
tect the legations. which. II II further
asserted In Paris. viii be allowed 20 re-
main NJ the Chinese capital pending
a peace settlement. The main body Of
troops. II ls also said. Will retire 20 the
Of Tien Tgin, leaving suhl-
cient forces along the road 10 keep
the open route and protect the railroad
between Pekin and Tlen Tsln.
RuHsia's attitude IL Interpreted here
as meaning that she VIII withdraw her
troops outside Of Pekln. but not nee
essarlly a great distance from that
city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-08

LONDON. Sept. IA special dispatch
from Shanghai says II Hung Chang
has made a request for an American
escort 20 accompany him on his Jour
ney 10 Pekin. and that United States
Consul G0odnow is considering his re-
quest. Now that a proposal more In
conformity with the original Amerl-
can recommendation has apparently
met with the appreciation Of az least
a majority OF the powers. the British
foreign office has allowed II 20 become
definitely known that the British gov
ernment ls OF the opinion that Il IL ad-
visable for the allied forces % remain
at Pekln until satisfactory arrange
merits for peace. etc. are concluded
with the Chinese government
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-08
CRASH IN COTTON.
Turning Point in the Great Bull Move
ment Reached.

NEW YORK. Sept. To-day marked
the turning point in the great bull
movement in cotton on New Orleans.
New York and Liverpool cotton ex-
changes. With a crash. amid tremen-
dous excitement, prices fell Is to 80
points on opening, while the close was
weak at a net loss Of 10 to 25 points.
Manchester spinners today decided to
close down their mills. being unable TO
manufacture cotton goods at the pres
ent abnormal prices demanded for
American cotton.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-08
ANOTHER RECORD SMASHED.

HARTFORD. Conn.,, Sept THE Alb
bot reduced the worlds mile trotting
record to a wagon this afternoon at
Charter Oak Park, to 2:05k. The rec
ord was formerly 2:09A, held by Lu-
cile, and made at Cleveland in 1897.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-08
MURDERS RY BLACKS.
Series of Atrocious Crimes in New
South Wales.

VANCOUVER, B. c.. Sept. 7.-Mail
advlces from Australia by the steamer
Warrimoo report an atrocious series OF
murders in the country districts Of New
South Wales by a band of blacks.
The murdsrers first entered the Nav
ley homestead at Gelgaudia, where sew
eral young ladies were living. The
inmates were inur ier,.d in their beds.
The blacks. after the terrible butchery.
fled through the settlements on stolen
horses, numbering and robblng as they
went. They were chased hy 1000 vol.
unteer policemen and twelve blood
hounds. and two out Of six Of the gang
only had been caught at the latest adj
vices. as the mlr1ecsrs stole fresh
horses in every town. Eleven reople
We're murdered.