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Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-10-05
RUBBER HISTORY.
Man That Came With Columbus Saw
Haitians Playing Ball.

1.-THE world was long time learning
E. Armstrong in Ainslees For two
centuries after the Spaniards saw the
gum in the hands of natives of the new
world it was little more than a curios-
ity. Old Herrea, who went with Co
lumbus on his second voyage, made
note of an elastic ball which was mold
ed from the gum of tree. At their
games the nude Haitians made it
bound high in the air. The Aztecs were
familiar with the gum and called it ule,
and from them the Spaniards learned
to smear it on their coats to keep out
the wet. They had crossed the seas
for gold and never dreamed of a time
when the sticky milk the uncouth In
dams drew from strange trees would
be worth more than the treasure of the
hills.
Jose, king of Portugal, in 1855, comes
down to us as the wearer of a pair of
boots sent out to Para to be covered
with a waterproof gum. Yet 300 years
were to elapse before a Connecticut
Yankee should make pair of boots of
rubber which would not decompose.
DR.. Priestly. author of a work on Per
spective,' now forgotten, recorded that
caoutchouc pronounced kachook) was
useful in small cubes for rubbing out
pencil marks; hence the name rubber.
The India linked with it refers to the
savages who gathered it in the Amazon
wilderness. DR.. Priestly's cubes were
half an inch long and sold for 3 shil-
lings, or 10 cents, apiece-a stiff price,
for the finest rubber today is 81 a
pound. Its price for ten years has
ranged from CO cents to $1.09.
''The conversion of the gum to useful
purposes made but slow Roadway. The
first waterproof cloth in 1897 was the
work of an Englishman. 1t was tenta-
tive, and, of course, it would not stand
heat. In 1923 Charles Macintosh of
Glasgow discovered naphtha and, dis
solving rubber in it. produced varnish
which, when spread on cloth, made it
really imperviOus to water. Most of
the rubber used in the world still comes
from equatorial South America, and
the forests where the Indians gathered
ule are as dense today and almost as
little known to white men as in the
time of Cortes.''
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-10-05
Rnre md Cnrious Gems.

The rarest and costliest of gems
though not always esteemed the most
beautiful, are pigeons blood rubies
fine opals and diamonds that are pur
but shed a distinct glow of blue OF
pink \ very perfect pearl of generous
size and lustrous skin, tinted a rarely
beautiful golden green, was valued un
set at over $500. A faultless green
pearl is very rare.
A curious stone is the alexandria
1t is a dark green stone that is polish
ed, cut and set, very like fine topaz
or amethyst, in large snowy rings sur
rounded by diamonds. By the light OF
day the alexandria has no specia
beauty save it's fine luster, but directly
n shaft of artificial light strikes the
dull stone deep CLEANS of red flash ou
of the green, and under the gas or in
the freight one ignorant OF this va
gary would Instantly pronounce It q
ruby.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-10-05
Jokr on Dean Swift.

1t is charac yeristic of those who are Sc
we're on others that they cannot bear Sc
verify. Dean Swift, the severest satirist
of his day. Nas one day dining with a
company of gentlemen, one of whom he
had made the butt of his ridcule, with
repeated salI;es. At last the dean pour
ed upon a piece Of duck some gravy in
tended to DO eaten with a roasted goose.
The unfortunate gentleman, seeing this,
Immediately said: My good dean, You
surprise me. You eat a duck like a
goose"
The company roared, and the poor
dean was so confused and mortified that
he flew into g rage and left the table.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-10-05
The Real Cause of Dandruff and Badness

At one time dandruff was attrib-
uted to the result of feverish con-
dition of the scalp, which threw off
the dried cuticle in scales.
Professor Unna, Hamburg, Ger
many, noted authority on skin dis
eases, explodes this theory and says
that dandruff is a germ disease.
This germ is really responsible for
the dandruff and for so many bald
heads. 1t can be cured if it is gone
about in the right way. The right
way, of course, and the only
way, is to kill the germ.
Newbro's Herpicide does this, and
causes the hair to grow luXuriantly,
just as nature intended it should.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-10-05
Ought to Know.

Lady-Where is the agent for these
flats?
Man at Door-I can rent the fats
mum.
Are the rents reasonableW
Eyes, num-"
"What sort of janitor have your
"a very gp0d one, num-"
SIS he polite and attentive"
eyes, mum"
"Honest?"
Eyes. num-"
Doesn't he ever steal from the
market baskets of the tenants?"
Never, num-"
Hes a good Christian man, is he?"
eyes. mum. A potter. more at
tentive, honester or more Christian
man never lived, num-
I'm delighted to hear that. Where
is he now?"
"I'm him. mum."-Weekly Bouquet.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-10-05
BEWARE OF THE STRAP.
A Possible Source of Infection to
Those Who Ride In Street Cars.

A Possible Source of Infection to
Those Who Ride In Street Cars.
The connection between the microbe
and the street car strap has frequently
been discussed and at least one recent
instance has proved somewhat distress
ingly that danger is likely to Turk in the
piece of leather which helps to support
so many women during the rush hours
of the day. 1t was to protect fresh
pair of white gloves that New York
woman, compelled to stand. held her
handkerchief inside the strap while 60
ing to the thcater. On her way home
she was again compelled to stand, and
once more the handkerchief came be-
tween her glove and the leather.
Whether it was after that or during
the evening at the theater that she
once thoughtlpssly put the handker-
chief to her face is Il detail that she
does not recall, but two days afterward
a pain on her lip became so intolerable
that she was compelled to see a doctor,
who found her suffering from incipient
blood poisoning. which it was already
too late for him to prevent The most
that he could do was to watch her care
fully through a long attack of illness,
which at one time threatened to end
fatally.
He attributed this to some poisonous
substance which had passed to her
handkerchief from the strap, and that
was his diagnosis the moment he heard
the story of the ride on the cable car.
She fortunately recovered, and her ply
sician thinks that the present disfgure-
ment to her face which resulted from
the necessity of an operation will not
be permanent. The case has convinced
this physician. who is a man of consid-
cradle experience in surgery. Of the
dangers that Turk in the street car
strap. New York Sun.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-10-05

holds out the helping hand to you, and
will advise you without money and
without price. Mrs. Pinkham's labora-
tory is at Lynn, Mass. Write letter
there telling all your symptoms and
get the benefit of the greatest expert
ence in treating female ills.
81 was suffering to such an extent
from ovarian trouble that my physi-
clan thought an operation would be
necessary.
Lydia Z. Pinl1ham's Vegetable Com
pound having been recommended to
me, L decided to try it. After using
several bottles 1 found that L was
cured. My entire system was toned
up, and 1 suffered no more with my
ovaries. Mrs. ANNA ASTON, Troy. No.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-10-05
Willing to Help.

1.-THE echo is much more effective"
said the guide in the Alps, ''if shot
is fired. Has anybody a revolverY
81 don't happen to have my gun with
me-" remarked the Chicago man OF the
party, but here's knife. "-Exchange
Lest Opportunity,
"And you didn't hear of it?" inquired
Mrs. Gabbie.
Not one word"
"W-hy. I've known it for a week. so
supposed everybody heard of it."-Phil.
adelphia Times
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-10-05
Hoitt'S School

At Menlo Park, San Mateo County,
Cal, with its beautiful surroundings,
perfect climate, careful supervision,
thorough instruction, complete labor
atories and gymnasium, easily main
tains it's position in the front ranks
of schools for boys on the tactic
Coast. Ira G. Hoitt, Phi. D., Principal.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-10-05
ANNnincaIn big Lots.

ITO supply some of the big modern
buildings with awnings" said an avn
ing maker. costs as much as it would
10 build moderate sized house.
Not all of the great buildings require
awnings. Some of the very largest
have their principal exposure in such
direction that they are not needed, the
sun not shining on these windows dur
ing the hours the offices are occupied.
And then, of course, there are great
buildings that do not require awnings
On some sides, but need them on others
or in courts. and so on.
Here, for instance. is a building with
about 1000 windows. of which 600 or
thereabout are supplied with awnings.
another building | have in mind has
about LOGO windows. | don't know
how many awnings they have there.
but if it is supplied in the same proper
ton as the other that would give it
about 1000 awnings. ! dare say that,
in fact, you would find in the city sim
gle buildings with more than a thou
sand awnings.
"You see, just the awnings for some
Of these great modern buildings amount
10 quite an item."-New York Sun.
Meant Well, but Made Him Nervous.
Mr.. Fijjit-Please don't send that
messenger boy who shutters up to my
house again.
Telegraph Manager-What did he dol
Mr.. Fijjit-Nothing. But gave him
a 25 cent tip, and he hung around all
afternoon trying to say ''Thanks."-
Columbus co. State Journal.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-10-05

Adams Sarsaparilla Pills cure sick
headaches, constipation, biliousness
and dyspepsia. They also purify the
blood Sold in 10 cent and 25 cent
boxes by all druggists.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-10-05

HE borrowed the money from a
chattle mortgage shark, 1 presume?"
mo, even in his adversely, the fell
low has absolutely no notion of econ
omizingl He borrowed it of a friend,"
Philadelphia Press.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-10-05
What IS
OWaEeEEES 2

A dull, throbbing pain, accompanied
by sense of tenderness and heat low
down in the side, with an occasional
shooting pain, indicates Inflammation.
On examina ton it will be found that
the region of pain shows some swell
ing. This is the first stage of ovaritis,
Inflammation of the ovary. If the roof
it fixed at once; why not pay the same
respect to your own body?
You need not, you ought not to let
yourself go, when one of your own sex
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-10-05

"How did Spudkins get his appoint
ment as brigadier general? never
knew that he was connected with the
army"
, "Oh. yes; by marriage. His brother
in-law is n United States senator. -
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-10-05

If you are troubled with pimples, sal
low complexion, impure blood or poor
digestion, use Adams SasapariTla Pills.
They improve the complexion and pos
itively cure constipation. Toe, 25c, at all
drug stores.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-10-05

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup the best remedy to
use for their children during the
teething period.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-10-05

Genius" remarked the man in the
patent-medicine advertising line, lis
the infinite capacity for suggesting
pains" -Detroit Free Press.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-10-05

The man who cuts out poetry from
the newspapers and pastes it in a
scrapbook is pretty sure never to be a
millionaire Simerville Journal.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-10-05
Ladies Wanted by an Old Reliable Firm

t. do Battenberg. Embroidery and all kinds
of fancy work for at home Stedy work
and good pay, steady leisure hours. For
information send stamp to Pali sian edlework
Co.. s. Dearborn St, Chicago, I'LL.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-10-05

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly
spoken of as a cough cure.-J. w.
O'BRIEN, 322 Third Ave-, N, Minneap-
oils, Mimi, Jan. 6. 1900.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-10-05
-
A Little Mixed.

They are talking of the climax Of a
five act realistic play.
He-And that death in the fifth act.
She-Oh, yes, that death--wasn't 1t
iifeli1a ?--.Fignfo-
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-10-05
Pure Blood, Beautiful Complexion

Go hand in hand, impossible without the
other, and the best, quickest, easiest blood
purifier is Cascarets Candy Cathartic All
druggists, Toe, 25c soc.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-10-05

ElTc Permanently Cured. No fits nervousness
THO after first day sure of DR.. Kne's Great Nerve
Restorer Send for FEE 81. 90 trial bottle and treat
ise Dr. z. KLINE. Ltd 93l Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-10-05
YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TAKING

When you take Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic
because the formula is plainly printed on every
bottle showing that it is simply Iron and Qui-
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-10-05
The Best Prescription or Malaria.

Chills and fever is a bottle of Groves taste
less Chill Tonic. 1t is simply iron and quinine
in a tasteless form. No cure-no pay, Price Soc
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-10-05

Mrs. Johnsing: Why, Mistah Bones,
yo' said 70 was commin' aftah sup
pah!
Mr.. Bones: OATS whut I'm aftah,
sho' huff. What else yo' spose 1 call
roun' TO- anyhow, huh ?-Chicago News.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-10-05

''He said he'd drown his sorrows in
drink
'Well, drowning men clutch at
straws. I saw him absorbing a mint
julep. '-Pittsburg Chronicle.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-10-05
A Bloodhound Man.

4 bloodhound man has been discover
ed by a German doctor; this is an indi-
vidual whose sense of smell is so keen
that ne can recognize his friends at n
distance of several feet, and when he is
blindfold. One scientific fact resulting
from this highly developed sense is
that all the members of family have
characteristic odor, and that each
family has its distinctive odor.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-10-05
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure
E. w. Groves signature is on each box. Csc
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-10-05

School Commissioner: l think a nice
motto would look we'll over your desk.
How would knowledge is Wealth
do?
School Teacher: What, with my
salary baltimore World.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-10-05

A dentist says that a woman loses
her teeth sooner than man. Probably
she wears them out with her tongue
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-10-05
Stops the Cough

and Works off the Cold.
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure a cold
in one day. No cure, No pay. Price % cents.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-10-05
@ MA,pr~

This signature is on every box of the genuine
Laxative BrOmO=Qu Tablets
the remedy that cures n cold In one day
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1901-10-05
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SERMONS re Sc
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Gods Comforts.-God's comforts are
the first whispers of undying peace
Rev. e. Burk. Episcopalian, Philadel-
min Do
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-25

eenseiess clothes, a look of gentle
breeding is created.
To further this very aristocratic sug-
gestion the best shirt waist dresses are
self-trimmed-that is, with the same
material-so If you see one running to
white bands you may recognize it as
a base pretender in the fashion world.
1t is even belted with the same tex
ture, a narrow, doubled bias, heavily
stitched, serving for this purpose.
Sometimes one comes across a foul
ard silk fashioned in this same sensible
manner. But the most modest print"
patterns are always chosen, and in
stead of the stiff linen collar of the
wash dress. the silk gown will sport a
lace barbe, that wraps the throat tight
I've and falls with graceful ends to the
belt. If IL is not tied in a little bow
at the neck the barbe fastens at this
point with a fancy brooch of some
sort. A great disc of turquoise matrix,
trimmed by a golden serpent with jew
eled eyes, As a brooch one sees on all
sides nowadays, and any one of the
barbes in a good imitation lace is a
dressy addition to a silk frock.
In the way of absolutely new mate
rails, French manufacturers are offer
ing a rough wool frieze, which, in
black and white, clever dressmakers
are beginning to combine with plain
cloth in coral pink and ochre yellow. at
points where only a suggestion of col
or is thought necessary.
Black and white, 1T seems, is to con-
tinue with us, for the newest confec-
lions from Paris show a liberal sprink-
ling of gowns in this favorite combina-
ton. One pictured is of cheviot in a
weight sufficiently light to permit of
late autumn use. The material is one
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-25
THE COOK AT THE TABLE.
NOT A SUITABLE ARRANGEMENT
FOR THE FAMILY OR THE COOK.

At Meals Is a Time for Family Con-
versatiOn-The Maid Is Not Sup
posed to BE Intcrested-Her Dress
Is Not Usually suitable for Dining.
No One Can Eat and Wait on Table
mt same TIme-servants Enjoy Sep
arate Meals.
BY Harriet Prescott Spofford.
There are various individuals who
fail to understand that persons in do
nestle service can be treated with pro-
priety ard Christian kindness and yet
not given all the most intimate privi-
leges of the family, as, for instance,
that of sitting at the dining table with
those they serve; and these individuals
have criticized very freely the recently
reported action in this regard of the
wife of a prominent clergyman. But
the reasons for a separate table for
servants, even in a Christian Demo-
cracy, are so many and so cogent that
one might expect them to be instantly
and universally apparent.
In the first place-looking at but a
few of these reasons-tne cook who has
prepared the food is flushed, warm and
perspiring, and in a condition both as
TO dress and person so unsuitable for
the table that she would find herself
extremely uncomfortable there, besides
being unpleasant to others; and in or
der to make herself what she would
call decent, the repast would probably
have to wait till it was cold or else be
overdone.
In the next place, in order that the
cook should not be springing up every
few moments TO serve the different arti-
cles, all the dishes would have to be
put on the table together, the family
would have "to do their own stretch
ing" as one maid had styled the prac-
tice, and grace and elegance and nice
ty at table would be entirely sacri-
feed.
Moreover, the cook would have to rise
to clear the table and change the
plates, to supply this or that lack, to
bring on the next course, and possibly
to prepare something that has to have
the last touch at the last moment; and
every one else at the table would feel
a certain obligation to forego the ease
proper to the occasion, and rise and
help her, and all the pleasantness both
of the circumstance and the confusion.
Again, the table is often the only
place where the whole family are to-
gether, and where in the absence of
strangers there can be a free inter-
change of remarks, thoughts and
wishes. The presence of one there
without the family interests, not i'm
possibly capable of gossip, one reared
very likely with different points of view
and unable for want of the right
knowledge to understand or to join in
the better parts of the conversation,
would hamper all freedom of express
sion, and would be of injury both to
the individual and the family life. This
is felt in households where the waitress
stands in attendance, and it is only in
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-25
PREpAnATION OF PLUMs.

Nothing Better Than Sptced Piunis
Except Plum Custard Pie-Fruit
Juices for Ices and Sherbets-Good
Advice for Jelly NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
for MarmaIade.
Spiced plums, easily made. are the
best of relishes to go with game poul-
try and mutton. Wash, drain, pick and
weigh the plums prick the skins light
ly, then pack them down in earthen
Jars with one-half their own weight
of sugar. Strew through the fruit While
packing plenty of whole cloves, whole
alspice, mace, ginger slightly bruised
and stick cinnamon. Put in also,
few whole black pepper corns, and to
each jar allot a single pod of the small
red pepper. Take half pint of cider
vinegar for each pound of fruit, add to
it as much sugar as the fruit was
packed in, bring it to a boil, skim well
and pour over it scalding hot. Let
stand twenty-four hours, then drain
off the syrup, boil up, skim and re-
turn to the fruit. Dc this three times,
then put fruit and syrup together in
the kettle, let them boil five minutes,
Swimming well, then fill the jars and
tie down with branded paper next the
fruit.
If sorbets are much liked, use water
in place of vinegar to make the syrup
for them, and at the last boiling reduce
it ne-half before putting in the fruit.
Let the fruit get hot all through, then
take the kettle from the fire and put
in as much whisky or brandy as there
was syrup. Do not boil after the liquor
is added, but let stand in the kettle
five minutes before putting into jars.
Tie them down tight Small jars are
best, as the spiced fruit loses flavor by
standing long after it is opened. Keep
the jars dark and cool-this also to
preserve flavor, as the fruit will not
ferment If properly prepared.
Plums, either plain or mixed with
green grapes, make the most delicious
of all tart jellies. Small, juicy yell
low plums are best. Wash, pick and
scald them with their own bulk of
green grapes, picked from the stem,
strain out the juice, let it settle ten
minutes, then pour it carefully off the
sediment. But in shallow kettle over
a quick fire. boil for FIVE minutes,
skimming we'll, then and for each pint
of juice a pound and a quarter of very
hot granula ted sugar, stir hard until
the sugar dissolves. then skim again
and boil hard for two minutes. Drop
a little in ice Water-tne minute tnls
hardens take it off the fire and pour
into hot glasses.
Plum pie is recognized summer
privilege, but few there are who know
plum custard pie. Scald until soft a
quart of fieshy, we'll favored plums
rub them through a colander, throw
away skins, crack a dozen of the pits
blanch the kernels and add them to
the pulp. Cream half a pound of but
ter with a pound of sugar and the
yolks of six eggs, beat very light, ther
add the plum pulp. Taste the mixture
and if too tart, add more sugar. Line
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-25

Copyright, 1901, by s. S. Mcclure Co.
The milk weed is a most wonderful
plant. 1t is full of marvellous surprises.
and you might study it for weeks and
still find out new secrets about it.
Every part is curious and interesting.
It's stalks and twigs and leaves are
filled with a sticky milk-white juice,
which oozes out whenever they are
broken, and which gives the plant its
name The flowers are of an unusual
shape it is hard to distinguishes their
various parts, and harder still to de-
scribe them. They grow in thick,
ball-shaped cluster at the tips of stems
that sprout from between the leaves set
around the main stalk. The petals of
each little flower, when fully open,
hang down and completely hide the
short sepals, so that at first you may
mistake the petals for them. Above
these recurved petals is sort Of crown
formed by the clustering stamens and
pistils. This crown contains five small
pale pink nectar cups set around the
center, and between each of them is a
deep, narrow groove, in which the bees
and flies get a foothold while they
drink. When they fly away they carry