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Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-08-29
ed in rubber. which are valued today at
four to five millions.
Planters Were AStGunded.

ed In rubber. Whicn are valued ioudS al
four to five millions.
Planters Were Astounded.
When a market for plantation rubber
began to develop. the needy planters
were astounded at the fabulous estl-
mates Of profits which they figured out
Of fheir estates. and dared not present
tnem to- financiers until they had di-
vided the probable profits by four. Even
then. these estimates appeared IN the
light of fairy tale. and London imam
cial men shrugged their shoulders. but
toned up their pockets. and thought they
had done a good days work when they
had got rid of the importunate planter
aud his castles in the mir.
When the estimated profits began to
be fulfilled. the British public rushed
madly TO secure an interest IN every
venture placed before them. They were
as anxious 10 risk their money to get a
share of the wonderful profits. as are
Americans today to part with their Lab
ertr bonds in order to partake OF Wis
ionary dividends in alIuring oil ventures
Conditions became such that respectable
newspapers refused TO carry any adVef-
tisements Of rubber projects
The excitement eliminated in the nus
torica boom of 1910 by good tor
tune. the bubble was Debated without
bUBSllnS- ana ib" tiIf Ith"i1i'i 'hi'
of the plantations are on very SUB
stantial basis
The area of plantation rubber in acres
was 1863 in 1909. In 1919 a fairly
accurate estimate placed the acreage al
2.g1O. 80 While Europr and eSpe~
eiallr England devoting its atteh-
ton to the growing Of crude raobtf'
America was concerning itself with the
production Of rubber manufactures. ana
~
i'm plantations has been q direct result
ant of the enormous market created Tor
rubber by the energy Of American mala-
facturnrs.
Yanks Became interested.
American interest was attracted to
the plantation industry in 1910. when
The british and other Europeans had
invested between three and four hundred
million dollars in estates. The nlte0
States Rubber company the largest con
SINNER of crude rubber III the WofM, was
INA If the first of the American con
Germs to investigate the possibilities ana
eptar the field. The Dutch island ~ ~
matra was chosen for the company
activities. This American corporation
bas established there the largest single
rubber planta alton in cxttence, me
tract contains more than 10 square mics
of trees in high state Of cultivation
and close to 10000 employees are az
work In the GIT orchard The hlsh
standards Of administration and Scien-
fife culture which have marked TINS
nroiert have implanted in the MINDS "f
The dwellers in that far eastern cfllhe =
,thor0ughgoing respect tor American =
ficiency. 49,.
-nited States skim along on their tires
4 ~ ,Ian+ofion rubber enc cannot
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-08-29
HAD HIM
STUMrED

What are you
raising in your
garden7
You ask too
much. You can't
expect me to be
enough, of a
botanist TO give
the correct narae
of every weed
that grows.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-08-29
MI { BEE

He: @Why did
Mae marry a
man twice her
aga?
She: Wanted
someone with
business sense
and experience.
He: One who
understands all
about aIimony
and such things,
! suppose.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-08-29
Have Had Big Results.

From the few plants thus cared for
in their youth, many of which have now
grown to be monster trees, has sprung
the whole Of the Ceylon industry, as well
al a great part of that existing further
east.
In 1877 % trees reared il CcyIon were
sent 70 Singapore in Maya. Some We're
planted III the Singapore gardens. aud
the rest taken to Perak. Some Of these
original trees are still standing and
one of them is believed to be the biggest
tree in girth vet recorded among the
plantations The trees fruted in Sings
pore first il 1881. ana thu seed was
sent to Borueo aud elsewhere In 1891
samples of Malay rubber were sent to
London and pronounced good. and in
1889 some sheets were sold III London
The planters in Geylon did not take
hold Of rubber planting with the same
nagernpSs as did the planters III Malaga
In Ceylon they We're making good profits
in tea growing. and had no need 10 make
change But in Malaga the planters.
and the financial interests in Europe
who lad sent them ont. were sick to
death Of the struggle to make living
ont Of coffee and, though i'll fear and
trembling. began TO plant this now thing
rubber, hoping if possible to save their
estates from abandonment
Lucky it was for Malaga that she fos-
tered this new enterprise. for now With
IN her territory lie the greater part Of
the rubber plantations Of the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-30
School Children's Car Fare.

The Public Utilities Commission has
lower the rates Of car fare for the
benefit of the school children of the
District. 1t can regulate rates up or
down, according to it's judgment as
to the necessities of the corporations
But it cannot discriminate between
classes of car riders. Evidently the
only course in the matter, if the com
pahies themselves do not agree to es
tablish a school rate, will be to ap
peal to Congress for legislation that
will enable the utilities commission to
adopt a differential fare Of this Kind
The Federation Of Citizens Associa
tons, which has taken. up the case,
is now seeking to secure the assent OF
the companies. There are certain rea.
sons why the opposition might appeal
to the corporations. Probably larger
volume of business would result from
a reduced rate. At present the car
fare bill Of single child who rides
daily is a heavy item in the family
expense account. Many children are
compelled to walk who really should
ride to and from school. The fare
reduced to, say, six tickets for a quar-.
ter, these children would ride daily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-30

this belief: A landslide is on the way.
The republicans are going in on
record ma jority. They will win less
on their merits than on the dement's
of the democrats. The people are
tired of democratic control. and will
end it with emphasis. The republican
ma iority in Congress will be un,
wieldy, President Harding will be be-
deviled with all sorts of advice and
propositions from a variety OF sources,
and early disruption of the winning
combination will take place.
This will play into the hands OF the
socialists. establishment always In
it's own name. or under its own nag
is growing everywhere. Both in Eu
rope and in America the plain people
always in the majority-are turning
to it. 1t will profit greatly from the
republican breakup. Those dlsap
pointed in the triumph achieved un
der republican leadership will seek
new affiliations, and turn, not to the
democratic party in it's demorailzed
state, but to the coming socialist
party.
So runs the calculation of the men
now directing the affairs of the So
cialist organization and strengthening
il for future use.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-30
On With the Hunt!

Yesterday in New York the thirty.
seventh victim Of the bomb explosion
Of September Is died of his injuries.
Thus the list Of casualties continues
to increase and doubtless for a long
time to come other deaths will occur
that may be attributed to injuries re.
ceived on that day.
Still. as the death roll Increases, the
chances OF the uncovering of the plot
and the, Identification of the criminals
grow less. Apparently no progress
whatever has been made toward the
solution Of this mystery. which re.
mains as profound as on the day when
the great blast shook New York to its
foundations. The municipal and fed.
eral detectives have ceased talking
about clues, and the latest report ia
that eminent experts are to conduct
An experiment with charges OF differ.
ent forms Of high explosives detonated
On platforms raised about the haixn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-30
The Red Cross Peace Work.

Today and tomorrow the Potomac
| Division of the American Red Cross
! is holding series of group confer
ences in this city. with delegates from
| thirty three counties surrounding the
| District. these counties being located
in Virginia, West Virginia and Mary
| land The object Of the conference is
| to bring together the chapter officials
and division directors with view to
general presentation and discussion
of all activities under the peace-time
program of the American Red Cross.
This program will be definitely out
lined. and reports will be presented
of accomplishments so that the local
| workers will be able to understand
what is expected, what is possible
and how this important work will be
conducted.
That there is vitality important
work for public welfare lying before
the Red Cross, outside of times of war
and pestilence and disaster, is now
we'll appreciated. The organization
has come to be recognized as most
valuable in its preventive activity. 1t
is devoted to the cause of the public
health. That means the preservation
of the public health and not merely
the succor Of those who are afflicted
by visitations of nature. Home sani
tation, community cooperation, pro-
i'duction and Salvage, public health
nursing, health centers-these are
some of the topics outlined for discus
sion during this two-day session of
the Potomac Division.
These are works in which every
body may engage. During the war
the Red Cross sought to enroll every
member of the community through
dollar subscriptions to it's funds. which
were needed for the prosecution Of its
work in the war field. This appeal
was based upon the belief that every
person should be a member of that
organize ton, for it is designed for
the benefit of every person. Member
ship in the Red Cross merely means
an association of interests, not neces-
sarily participation in activity. The
whole community is today getting the
benefit of the correctional and pre-
ventive work Of the organization, re.
CARELESS of membership. But it would
be much more fitting If the head of
every household in the District Of Co
lufnbia were enrolled in the Potomac
Division, not for the sake of the dol
the end of a higher spirit of co-opera-
ton and understanding Of what this
splendid movement means in America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-30

Republican estimates as to Pennsyl-
vania differ. Alexander Moore, the
Pittsburgh editor, pledges the state to
Harding by million majority. Sena.
tor Knox puts the figure at half mil.
lion. He thinks the Roosevelt ma.
jority over Parker in 1904 will be
equaled.
This confidence does not grow out
OF the defeat of Attorney General
Palmer at San Francisco. Mr.. Pal.
mer's popularity at home has never
been tested outside of his Congress
district. He has shown strength
there on several occasions. But as to
how his name would be received by
the state at large for a national Office
has yet to be shown. The chances are,
however, that even with Mr.. Palmer
candidate for President Pennsyl-
:vania would go republican.
Mr.. Harding is recommending him.
self very highly to the Keystoners by
his references to protection. They
like that policy. Their state has large.
ly been developed BY It. 1t has its
advocates even among the democrats.
Samuel J. Randall the ablest democrat
in the history Of the state, was a pro.
tectionist. and came to Congress term
after term as an advocate Of a pro-
tective tariff. In 1885 he deeapitated
a democratic tariff BILL in the House
because Its author, Col. Morrison of
Illinois, had refused to accept amend.
ments OF protective character Mr..
Randall had. offered.
Mr.. Harding is stressing protection
whenever an opportunity occurs, and
is Thereby increasing interest in his
candidacy. The result in Maine was
partly due to protection: and in other
states Mr.. Hardings tariff views are
Strengthening, his hold upon the PEG
pie. They are quoted approvingly
even in the manufacturing states, OF
the south.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-30
Labor's Response.

The American Federation of Labor
has rejected an overture looking to
foreign entanglements. This is taken
from the reply of the federation to the
recent appeals Of the international
Federation of Trade Unions. which
the American Federation character.
lies as appeals to revolutionary VIC
lence':
We are living in the republic of
the United States OF America. cOun-
try by no means perfect Con the con-
traty, it has many defects), in which
all too frequently injustice is done.
But ii is a republic based upon the
principles of freedom. justice and uni
versal suffrage. Our men and our
women are not likely to throw these
rights and principles into the scrap
heap for the dictatorship of Moscow
lsLenin and Trotsky."
So say we all, gentlemen. The re.
public is not perfect. 1t would not be
, perfect if every injustice now com.
planned of were corrected. Other in
justices would show themselves. They
inhere in every human continuance for
government.
But. with all of its injustices. the
= North American republic is the great.
est continuance in the way of govern
fhent the world knows today. or has
ever known. 1t has done more good
to those living under and supporting
it in good faith, and as an example
and inspiration to the world at large,
than any other nation shows record
OF. Why change it's form in any fun
damental? Why surrender any meas
ure Of it's individuality? Why defect
it in the slightest degree from the
plain intent OF its founders? Why
not bear the injustices produced un-
der it and correct them as they ap-
pear, rather than fly to those we
should certainly encounter if we sur
: rendered our birthright. or merged it
in any outside arrangement?
Let America remain America for
both capital and labor. Let us all
strive unitedly to keep pace with
World developments, and meet obliga-
tions and improve opportunities as
they arise. But always II, the Ameri-
tAh way. We could not afford to
eehahte our way in response to any
appeal from any quarter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-30

of a wagon body from the ground. It
just what particular kind Of material
was used, to make so small crater"
in the street as that which marked
the spot of the New York blast.
1t is. perhaps. believed that if the
kind of explosive that '1et go" Sep.
TENDER 16 can be guessed by this
means the source of it may possibly
be traced. Maybe, however, there can
be no such positive demonstrations
by means of these platform expert.
ments as to make sure of the exact
sort of bomb employed. But even If
it should be scientifically demonstrated
that only one particular kind could
have been used September 16, there
yet remains the job of finding out
who made it, or bought it, or stole it,
and where that person is now.
OF course, it may be that the de-
tectives on the job-there were about
200 of them two days after the ex-
plosion-are simply lying low and
pretending to have lost heart in the
case In order to lull the criminals into
a false sense of security. That is
sometimes done, and sometimes it
works. But the men who did this
job are not likely to be fooled that
way. They are certainly smart enough
to take it for granted that the crimi.
nal investigation agencies will keep
on their trail regardless of difficulties.
At least the public is taking this for
granted, and despite past failures con-
tinues to hope for results.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-30
Boston's Bank Troubles.

Bank troubles are occurring in Bos.
ton. Several of the institutions have
either closed their doors or have
stopped the privilege of withdrawing
| savings accounts, and the governor
has come to the rescue with a state.
ment Of reinsurance to the effect that
plans for cooperative support have
been adopted. The run on the banks
have been checked, and it would seem
that the possibility of panic has
been passed. These troubles are at
tributed to the Ponzi revelations. That
| ingenious schemer had organized d
system of so-called investments that
involved heavy capital and caused
the withdrawal of savings from the
F.! institutions by a large number of PEG.
pie. A great sum has been thus tied
up out of the reach of the banks and
a feeling of insecurity on the part Of
deposit9rs has been spread.
Probably none Of the banks affected
by the troubles is unsouhd. AS far as
has been asceftAined their assets are
all good, though. as is sometimes the
case. they are not readily. susceptible
of liquidation at full value. The fact
that a cooperative plan was possible
whereby the. stronger institutions
could be aligned behind those affected
by the runs is to be taken as proof
that the financial situation in Boston
/ is fundamentally sound.
81 Bostoh's troubles are. peculiar to
that region. There is no reason to
|appfehend their spread to other cities.
In 1898 bank failures occurred in b
many cities at once that a nationwide
feeling Of Instability was created, panic
resulted ana tremendous Losses &c.
lcuffed. since then the federal reserve
act has been passed and The system
has been established 10 tbs snds ofsre-
ducing to the lowest possible point
the chances of spreading financial
troubles. The reserve banks are bull
warks against destructive pressure in
any region.
This security against panic infec-
ton has been already proved in the
Boston case. Although several of the
institutions in that city have been
hard hit by the Withdrawals and some
of them have closed their doors, the
banks in other cities have felt no seri-
Gus inconvenience, and there Is every
reason to believe that the trouble will
be confined to Boston and will be
quickly solved there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-30
A Socialist PIPE Dream.

The minor parties are not making
much Of q stir. One hears very little
about the socialist party. the prohibi-
ton party, or the farmer labor party.
All three organizations are busy, how
ever. All three, it is understood, are
well financed. The socialist party
has never lacked for funds. Its mem.
bers consider that they are engaged
in a sort OF crusade. and the idea
opens their wallets for organizat ton
weEk
None OF these parties has a chance
this year. None Of them thinks it
has. All three Are working for the
future.
me socialists afs building hopes on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-30

Rioters in Italy sing what they call
THE sWorkingmen's Hymn" Some
Of the operatic talent in New York
might do great work by going over
and leading the chorus in the right
direction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-30

Some study is ahead not only for
the school children. but the members
of the school board, on whose schedule
there are always, a few items of I'M
finished business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-30

No change in the price Of gas is
contemplated until February. And
at that the consumer is left with the
hope that the change will be down
instead Of up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-30

: The special trains do net offer any
evidence that the railroads are going
out 4 tbeir way to popularize them
selves with either candidate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-30

After seeing the trouble he has
brought to family and friends, even
50 Impervious a person as BergdolI
must be Slightly impressed with the
horrors Of draft-dodging.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-30

Republicans are apparently content
to assume that Gov. Coxs campaign
is not large enough to be made a basis
of inquiry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-30

A number of citizens are inclined
to think that Elihu Root may during
a short stay in Europe have trans
acted more business than Col. House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-30

There can be very little sympathy
anywhere for an effort to harm a man
who has endeavored SO consistently
not to be disagreeable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-30

A base ball player who discovers
SIC, 900 tinder his pillow is likely to
wake up to And himself notorious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-30
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Tommy for Short

Tommy for Short.
OF geniuses whom l recall
And there have been lot
The very greatest of them all
Is Mr. Thomas Rotte.
OF orators and statesmen, too,
Whose utterance has begot
A thrill, the greatest that I knew
Was Mr.. Thomas Rotte.
He's known to every branch Of fame.
You've met him, like as not.
He helps himself to any name,
This Mr.. Thomas Rotte.
Although his reasoning is not strong
And helps the world no jot,
I often like to dream along
With Mr.. Thomas Rotte.
Appreciation.
HAS your wife sense Of humor?'
II think so,' replied Mr.. Meekton.
1.-THE funnier gown looks the more
she is willing to pay for it,
Adaptability.
what is your preference in rnusic?"
''It varies with circumstances" re-
piled Miss Cayenne. II SIT still to
Beethoven. but dance to jazz
Difference.
The tenant whom the landlord greets
Is often conscious of slight.
But when the janitor he meets,
Even the landlord is polite.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-30
DIFFERENCE.
Slowing Down Production.

How do you like the new hired
man."
81 like him first rate" replied
Farmer Corntossel. But I've got my
doubts about whether we can afford
to Keep him. He talks SO intArestin'
about political economy and things
that everybody wants to quit work an
listen"
Jud Tunkins says some men call
it quitting work" when they are
nnl.' beginning a new kind Of A1oAt.
, 1920-05-05
Publication.

7 is hereby brought to public no
tee that the Government has, at
the request of the Rector of All
Saints Church, Charlotte Amalia,
st. Thomas, and the wardens of
st: Paul,s Episcopal Church, Fred
ericksted, st. Croix, revoked the
authority granted to Rev. R. G.
BARROW, to perform c~ivil-religi-
Gus ceremonies in the m%unicipaii-
ties OF st. CroiX, and St. Thomas.
and St. John.
Government of the Virgin Islands Of
the United States. 9th April 1926
{. c. TIMMONS,
Government SeCretGrv.
, 1920-05-05
Accommodate $ Of the Con-
grOSsiOnaI Committee to the
President.

l. Our Government to assist in coop
GRAFTON with the people of the islands in
establishing an adequate water system in
St. Thomas and in St Croix.
2. A better system of transportation
she uld be provided between the various
islands and between Porto Rico and the
islands. And it is recommended that the
Shipping Board give immediate attention
to this question.
3. Steps should be taken to provide
an American system of currency in place
of the present Danish system which o
burdens I'll people by virtue of exchange
rates resulting in decreased purchasing
value of the Danish money.
d. The existing code of Danish Laws
should be superseded by a code of Laws
based upon American principles and
ideals.
5, Educational work in the islands
should be greatly extended and intensi-
fed.
6. AS far as practicable American
boats should be bunkered and fuelled at
St. Thomas. This question has already
been taken up with the Shipping Board.
I. There should be some method
adopted by which the people of St. John
will have mail delivery if it can be &C.
complished at a reasonable expense. This
Is a question for the Post Office Depart
ment. and we earnestly recommend to
that Department that mail facilities be
restored to the people of St. John.