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The Columbus journal., 1908-11-11

Up to January, 1913, 4OO,OOO fuDDer
trees had been planted in Hawaii, up
wards of 80 per cent. being the species
known as the Ceara rubber tree.
There are now five large plantations
In operation, and rubber trees are be-
ing planted by many Independent
farmers and planters. The oldest
plantation is one of those at Nahiku.
A first tapping will be made on some
of the trees of this plantation during
the summer of 1908. or as soon as
they have reached a circumference of
20 inches, which is considered to be
the smallest size at which it is safe
3r convenient to tap.
The natural home of the Ceara rub
ber tree is In the dry regions of
Brazil. In former years it was very
abundant in the state of Ceara and
derives its name from this fact. 1t
is also known as the Manicoba rub
ber. this having been its native name.
The whole tropical world is entering
into the cultivation of rubber on a
wholesale scale. Rubber is practical
ly the only staple crop the supply of
which has always come from what
may be called natural sources. Even
with the increase In the number of
plantations during the last ten years
80 per cent. of all of the rubber of
commerce has been procured by the
most wasteful and destructive meth
DDS from natural rubber forests. The
rubber gatherer has preceded the tax
collector in searching the unexplored
and unknown forests in the interior
of South America and all over the
African continent. He has destroyed
forests and exterminated species in
q relentless effort to secure enormous
returns without the investment of
proportionate capital
The cause of this frantic search for
r,lbber-producing trees is to be found
in the multitudinous uses to which
this valuable material may be put.
Because of its increasing scope of
usefulness the rubber consumers have
never been able to procure enough of
the raw material to satisfy the yearly
demands, SO that the end of every
decade has witnessed a marked in
crease in its value.
While it has been long recognized
that certain species of rubber-produc-
ing trees, notably the Para and As
sam rubbers (Hevea brasiliensis and
Ficus elastica), were amenable to cul-
tivation, tropical planters have only
recently awakened to the enormous
possibilities of a cultivated product
which in its raw condition commands
a price of $4,000 a ton or more. There
is now apparently a race among
countries having lands available for
rubber production to see which can
get the largest acreage of rubber
trees into bearing in the shortest time,
in order to harvest the marvellous
profits which seem almost absolutely
certain
The present acreage of cultivated
rubber probably exceeds half million
acres, and every year sees additional
tens of thousands of acres planted.
One of the uncertain factors has been
the time which must elapse between
the first investment In land, seed, and
plants and the realization of the
planters golden dreams. Hundreds of
The Columbus journal., 1908-11-11
EAGER TO WORK
Health Regained by Right Food.

The average healthy man or woman
Is usually eager to be busy at some
useful task or employment.
But let dyspepsia or Indigestion get
hold of one, and all endeavor becomes
q burden.
"A year ago, after recovering from
an operation" writes Mich. lady, my
stomach and nerves began to give me
much trouble.
AT times my appetite was vora-
cious, but when INDUCED, indigestion
followed. Other times had no appetite
whatever. The food / took did not
nourish me, and i grew weaker than
ever.
Il lost interest in everything, and
wanted to be alone. had always had
good nerves, but now the merest trifle
would upset me and bring on vio-
lent headache. Walking across the
room was an effort and prescribed ex-
ercise was out of the question.
Il had seen Grape-Nuts advertised.
but did not believe what / read, at
the time At last when it seemed as
II were literally starving, / began to
eat Grape-Nuts.
Il had not been able to work for
a year, but now after two months on
Grape-Nuts i am eager to be at work
again. My stomach gives me no trou-
BILE now, my nerves are steady as
ever, and interest in life and ambition
have came back with the return to
health"
There's Reason"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read ''The Road to Well
ville," in pkgs.
Ever read the ah0ve letter. A new
enc appesrs from time to time. They
are GenUioes tIues and f1ll 01 hH~~~
interest.
The Columbus journal., 1908-11-11
Nebraska DEBATING LEAGUE.

The Nebraska high school debating
league issued a few days ago the first
annual bulletin of the league, contain
ing announcements for the coming
year, and a history of the organiza-
ton of the debating league in the
state high schools. 1t was compiled by
Prof M. NJ Fogg of the state univer-
sity. The book goes into the history
of the league, which was organized
last January with thirty-one members,
with the purpose of furthering debate
in Nebraska high schools. The men,
bership now is fOrty-one high schools.
The Columbus journal., 1908-11-11
Money from Government.

Governor Sheldon has received from
the government $5.175 for the care of
members of the Grand Island soldiers
home and $3.50 for the Milford home.
being at the rate of 500 a year for
each member maintained in the homes
The payment is for the quarter end.
ing September so. There were POI
in the Grand Island home and 102 in
the Milford home. The money goes
The state built and maintains the
homes, but the general government
gives 800 a year for members.
The Columbus journal., 1908-11-11
Real Self.Possessiou.

Not long ago young couple entered
q railway carriage at Sheffield and
we're Immediately put down as bridal
pair. But they were remarkably SELF
possessed and behaved with such
sang-froid that the other passengers
began to doubt If their first surmise
was correct after all.
AS the train moved out, however.
the young man rose to remove his
overcoat, ana a shower of rice fell out.
while the passengers smiled broadly.
But even that did not affect the
youth, who also smiled, and. turning
to his partner, remarked audibly:
by JJve, May! I've stolen the bride
groom's overcOat!"-Tatler.
The Columbus journal., 1908-11-11

The extraordinary popularity Of fine
white goods this summer makes the
choice of Starch matter of great i'm.
portance. Defiance Starch. being free
from all injurious chemicals. is the
only one which is safe to use on fine
fabrics. Its great strength as stiffen.
er makes half the usual quantity oi
Starch necessary, with the result of
perfect finish. equal to that when the
goods were new.
The Columbus journal., 1908-11-11
THE STATE CAPITAL
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO ALL
CITIZENS.
A STATEMENT BY Mr. BRYAN
The Late Democratic Candidate fol
President Discusses Politics.

William ]. Bryan issued the follow
ing statement:
1.-The election has gone against us
by a decisive majority. The returns
are not all in, and it is impossible
al this time to analyze them or to say
what causes contributed most to the
republican victory. We made out
fight upon a platform which embodies
what we believe to be good for the
American people, but it is for the
people themselves to decide what laws
they desire and what methods OF gov
eminent they prefer.
Il have faith that the publicity We
asked for will yet commend itself to
the American people. that the election
OF senators by the people will be Sc
cured, that the iniquities of the trusts
will arouse an opposition that will re-
suit in the elimination of the principle
of private monopoly. l am confident
that the people will see the necessity
for the labor legislation and the tariff
reduction which our platform demand
ed. l am confident, too, that the edu-
cationGl work done in this campaign
Will result in securing greater prOtec-
ton to bank depOsitors. The above
are the most prominent reforms for
which we labored, and I believe that
these reforms will yet come, together
with more effective regulation of rail
roads and independence for the Fill
pinos.
Il desire to commend the work of
our national committee. l am entirely
satisfied with Mr.. Mack as the chair
man and with the work of the men,
bers of the committee. l do not sec
what they could have done more than
they did, and as for myself, I put
forth every effort in my power to Sc
cure victory for our cause. The NOM
ination came from the hands of the
voters; l have obeyei their command
and have led as best l could. Words
will not express my gratitude for the
devotion which has been shown by
millions of democrats during the last
twelve years. Neither am I able to
adequately express appreciation for
the kind words which have been spOk-
en- since the election.
IF I could regard the defeat as
purely a personal one, would cOnsid-
er it a blessing rather than misfor-
tune, for l am relieved of the burdens
and responsibilities of an Office that
is attractive only in proportion as 1t
gives an opportunity to render a
larger public service. But l shall
serve as willingly in a private capac-
ity as In a public one. God does not
require great things of us; he only
requires that We improve the opportu-
mites that are presented, and l shall
be glad to improve the opportunities
for service presented by private life.
'In this hour of national defeat, l
find some consolation in the cordial
support given by my neighbors, by
the citizens of Lincoln and by the
people of the state of Nebraska. With
democratic governor and demo
cratic legislature. We shall be able to
put into practice so much CT the Den.
yer platform as relates to state legiS-
lation. and I trust that our state will
set a good example that will be an
influence for good in the nation"
The Columbus journal., 1908-11-11
Tune Kermit Whlstled.


Mr.. w. w. Miller, q well-known law.
yer, tells an anecdote of Kermit Roose-
Welt, the presidents son.
Il was acting as steward" says Mr..
Miller, I'm some gymkhana races 1t
Oyster Bay a few weeks ago, and one
Of the events was a race in which the
contestants had ia ride given dis
tance to a certain spot where an equal
number of young ladies' stood with
pencil, paper and envelope. Each
rider had to dismount here and whis-
tie a tune, the lady writing its name
down on the paper. She then had to
seal it up in the envelope and hand
it to the rider, who remounted and
finished the race, delivering the en-
velOpe to the judges stand. The first
one in with a correct answer won the
event.
"As steward, was deputized before
the race to write down the name of
the tune each entrant would whistle.
What are you going to whistler" I
asked yoang Kermit .rr....
I'm going to whistle Everybody
Works but Father" said the presi-
dents son.
The Columbus journal., 1908-11-11
JVCXER WH/XX HOv75Xy OX0

rubber-plantatiOn companies have
been formed and floated in Europe,
the United States, Mexico. and the
East Indies. some to operate conces-
sions containing areas of wild trees.
others seeking in all haste to plant
as large an acreage as possible of
one or the other species of rubber
producing plants. &.
While the uses of rubber are capa-
BILE of almost indefinite extension, and
while new purposes to which this
material may be put are discovered
every day. the very large areas which
have been and will be planted will
undoubtedly seriously affect present
prices as soon as large areas have
commenced to bear. At the present
cost of production and at the present
market returns the profits are enor-
nous. If prices fall to third of those
of the present day, plantations already
in operation will be able to continue
to produce rubber at a profit of at
least 100 per cent. It will doubtless
be with rubber as it has been with all
other raw products-that the cheaper
ing of price will increase the consump-
ton. The profits already obtained
from the cultivation of rubber have
been responsible for much extrava-
gance in management and operation.
No one can predict at what period the
fall in prices will begin, but it will
probably not be for another ten years
at least and may not be in twice that
time.
The best way to keep up the price
is to produce only rubber of the best
quality or of as good quality as is
compatible with normal rather than
extravagant management. When
prices begin to 60 down, the planta-
tions which will first feel it will be
those in locations least suitable to the
growth of rubber trees, or those which
are overcapitalized or mismanaged.
The Ceara variety of rubber tree
grows in Hawaii better than in its
native habitat. The rapidity and
vigor of growth on the plantations of
the island is remarkable. Many trees
show a growth of from 10 to Is feet
or more during single season, with
girth measurements in proportion.
While the trees on the Hawaiian plan
tations are more or less subject to
fungus diseases and insect attacks, no
specially-destructive disease and nc
insect pest peculiar to this plant alone
has as yet gained entrance to the
territory. The diseases and pests are
those affecting forest trees in general.
The methods of tapping which the
Hawaiian station has developed and
the preliminary experiments already
made indicate that healthy average
trees of the Ceara variety. which
have attained trunk diameter of six
to eight inches at three feet from the
ground, will yield from five to ten or
more pounds of crude rubber each
per annum. AS most of the Hawaiian
plantations have made their begin
nings on the prospect of securing one
pound of rubber per tree per annum
at the end of five years, it is the
sanguine belief that the cultivation of
rubber trees of this variety Is on as
sure and firm q foundation in Ha-
wall as in any other part of the
world.
The Columbus journal., 1908-11-11
Bertha-Bertie, you are simply I
possible.
Bertie-Nothing is impossible.
Bertha-That's what said.


The charm of Mrs. Ruth McEnery
Stuart's negro dialect stories was
greatly enhanced when she read them
herself, as she used frequently to dc
in the early days Of her fame, for
charity and church entertainments.
Her imitation of the negro dialect was
excellent. and her small son, who was
very fond of her accomplishment in
this line, frequently boasted of 1t
among the other children. Once. when
some of his schoolmates were vaunt-
ing the accomplishments of their sew
eral mothers, he was overheard to de-
clare:
"Well, my mother is smarter than
any of yours. She can speak two Ian
guages."
What are they" demanded his
companions.
White and coIored."
The Columbus journal., 1908-11-11

Ct the WeI-Infosmed Of the Wosd -
always been for . simple. pleasant nd
efficient liquid laxative remedy of knew.
value; laxative which physiciaas could
sanction for family use because IL eso-
ponent parts arc known to them 70 b
wholesome and truly beneficial in eject.
acceptable to the system and sentle, ~
prompt. in action
In supplying that demand With its a.
eellent combination Of Syrup Of Figs and
Elixir Of SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits Of the laxative for it, remark.
able success. .~4+
That is one Of many reasons Why
Syrup Of Figs and Elixir Of SIENNA is given
the preference by the Well-Informed
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co., only, and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cent?
per bottle.
The Columbus journal., 1908-11-11
Questions for Debate.

The question for the 19OS-1909 de-
bate in the Nebraska high school de-
batting league. which was organized
last winter, was announced last week
by Prof. NJ. NJ. Fogg of the university.
The schools which are in the league
sent in their choices of list of ten
suggested questions. The questions
most favored were on county option,
organized labor in politics, the direct
nomination of candidates for Office,
and compulsory arbitration. The
question selected has reference to dis
putes between labor and capital.
The Columbus journal., 1908-11-11
Bone of Contention.

Death usually heals all family DIFF
ferences," said the old-fashioned philo-
sopher
Yes" replied the shrewd observer.
but usually the reading of the will
separates them again."-Detroit Free
Press
The Columbus journal., 1908-11-11

Jones' side and
good company ON
her own side.
That is why they
q ] " a Us smiled
when she wrote
she was coming
to visit the m !.
After her husband
died they didn't
8 ee h er for
months, and then.
one day. she came
to stay a week
with them in their
new home. On
tn day of her ar
rival somebody
poisoned the dog!
He was q Boston
terrier and a good
pup. Beside be-
ing blooded and
well-behaved he
was interesting
and kept Mr.. and
Mrs. Jones from
being lonely when
n o dy called.
T b ere were a
great many tears
in the Jones house
that night and
thereafter for a
long time. Final
ly Jones took the
dog collar and the
dogs ball down
town and hid them
away in his desk
where Mrs. Jones
couldn't see them.
That stopped the
The Columbus journal., 1908-11-11
RTMM=e4.
Her Abidinq Youth.

Il am afraid l never will grow up
and look like woman" pouted the
bride-to-be. THE other day, while I
was having one of my new walking
suits fitted and was insisting that it
would have to be finished this week,
the tailor asked me: When does your
school open? And that frOck is a
part of my trousseau!"
The Columbus journal., 1908-11-11
"Chean Skates"

"Cheap Skates"
In the town of North Andover, in
habitants have been seen to smile
derisively at the following card in a
hardware show window: 'Kittner &
Spinney, Cheap Skates. Come in and
Look Them Over"
The Columbus journal., 1908-11-11
SEEMED A TRIFlE PERSONAL.
Clerqyman's Particular Reason tor
Omitting the Fifth Verse.

A clergyman in IN interior town
married a woman from whom he re!
ceived a dowry of $4,000 and pros
pect of more. Shortly afterwards.
while occupying the pulpit, he gave
out q hymn. read the first verse and
proceeded to read the ffth, COM
mencing:
Forever let my grateful hear"
then he hesitated and exclaimed:
THE choir will omit the fifth verse;"
Some Of the congregation read tho
verse for themselves and smiled a.
they read:
Forever let my grateful heart
His boundless grace adore.
Which gives ten thousand blessings now
And bids me hope for more.
The Columbus journal., 1908-11-11
FOR THE LADY OR THE AUTO

Expressman-I don't know whether
this comes here. The address Is in
distinct.
Housemaid-I guess it's all right.
it's either a new tire for the auto. or
q new hat for the missus!
The Columbus journal., 1908-11-11

More than so orgs citations exist in
Spain for the study Of Esperanto.
The Columbus journal., 1908-11-11
Not Tobacco.

Briggs@How do like these cigars?
Grigg| rate. What are they
made Of?-Life.
The Columbus journal., 1908-11-11
VISITS WITH.
.&M6LE~
The Hand Of Fate.

Both Jones and his wife are fond Of
her. She is q first cousin on Mrs.
The Columbus journal., 1908-11-11

tears, except for Intermittent aban-
donments to grief.
The next time she came the man Of
all work fell out of tree and broke
both his feet. Mrs. Jones telephoned
Jones to hurry home from the office
and from the tears in her voice he
knew home was never like this" ex-
cept in times Of great mental stress.
When she arrived the third time
and the maid quit without giving no
tice, Jones and his wife began to get
superstitious. Every time a letter
came from her Jones felt the old at
tack coming on and mentally won
dered IL the house would burn or the
hOt-water plant explode.
Yesterday she dropped in for q
fourth visit and Jones left home In the
morning with fear in his heart. Sure
enough, when he reached the office
down town. there was a telephone call
to ring Summerdale 234 as soon as he
possibly could.
Jones rushed to the phone and mad
ly began an effort to get into connec-
ton with his house. After a lively
tilt with the telephone girl, he man
aged to get Summerdale but he
couldn't reach his house. Glancing at
his watch he Saw that he had time to
catch the 1910 train for home, II he
hurried.
Just as he was tearing across the
bridge to the suburban station, the
bridgetender swung the structure and
left him stranded in the middle of the
river. 1t seemed to Jones that all the
boats in the lake passed Though that
draw before the bridge finally swung
into place again.
It was too late then to get the 1O:1 10
train and he resolved to return to the
Office. Upon arriving there his stenog-
grapher advised him some one had
been calling again from Summerdale
and it wasn't his wife!
81 suppose it's the undertaken this
time" he mentally noted as he un-
hooked the receiver. Getting the busy
signal in his ear, Jones fell back into
his chair, discouraged.
What should he do?
Just as he was considering the ad-
visibility of making a dash for 1t in
the auto the door opened and his wife
walked in.
when you came away this morning,
dear, you left your keys on the dress
er. I knew you would be afraid that
vou had lost them sO I teleDhOned
couldn't reach you so I left word with
the operator that was bringing them
down to you, that you might unlock
your desk!"
"Oh," gasped Jones, in masterful re-
lief, lis THAT all? 1 thought" but
just then the cousin followed Mrs.
Jones into the room, and what Jones
thought he kept to himself. But l
really and truly believe, from the look
on Mrs. Jones' face, that she knew
just about what Jones thought!
The Columbus journal., 1908-11-11

Has your luck been dead agin you an
the hours full o. sorrow?
Cheer up! There's another day a-comin'.
Have you been a-hopin' somehow that
your luck would change tomorrow?
Cheer up! There's another day a-comin'.
Never mind the things that's happened:
keep a-forgin' straight ahead;
Let the past be deeply buried with its
days an nights of dread;
Keep your eye upon the future, into sun
light you'll be led.
Cheer up! There's another day a-comin'
e. A. Brininstool
q q q
Yes, dear, the song, Down In q Coal
Mine," must have been written by one
of the minor poets.
& & &
A husband at the club isn't finding
fault at home, anyhow.
& 4 4
Are you blue to-dsy? Count your
blessings!
4 4 4
Vanity is the milliner's right-hand
man.
n
The Columbus journal., 1908-11-11

county belonging to a certain man who
drew a farm in the Rosebud drawing.
According to the ruling Of the govern
more than 160 acres of land or he can.
not register. This lucky man. accord
ing to Worrall, owns 200 acres in John
son county. The printer reported the
case to the government authorities.
Thomas Stanley of Kenesaw had
over 100 bushels of potatoes OF less
than half acre of ground.
A stranger was around among the
business men Of Stella trying to sell
some rings. Upon being told that there
was a robbery of a jewelry store the
night before he left at once for the
depot to catch a train out. At this
juncture the sheriff arrived and. going
to the depot, found the stranger hid
in the weeds. He was placed in the
city Jail and a thorough search made
of his person. and two bags of gold
rings were found strapped TO his body,
besides other items in the jewelry line.
A farmers institute will be held at
Merriam, Cherry county. on Tuesday,
November II.
Farmers in Washington county are
reporting Yields of corn from twenty
five to forty bushels per acre.
Burglars raided a pool hall at Occn-
to and carried of about $50 worth of
cigars and other property.
Fred Acorn of North Bend is going
to feed sheep this winter and has just
purchased 700 head for that purpose.
Two chattel mortgages were placed
or record at Sidney, Cheyenne county,
aggregating SIS. 1000. The security was
herds of live stock.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1908-09-17
CHAPTER II

CHAPTER II.
y LWYN BENNETT turned sharp
IA ly toward the window, angry
at the interruption, but Perry
4 y Wainwright, ushering two la