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The Falls City tribune., 1904-09-30
The Cost Of Production.

The Cost Of Production.
The question Is frequently asked
whether the farmer should try to
make money by getting a le~ger price
Tor the things he grows or by cheap
ening production. We reply both,
but in the main 1t must be by cheap
ening production. The reason Is thai
the control of cost of production is
more under his hand than h controi
of selling price. The selling price IS
regulated by conditions extending far
beyond the boundaries CT his W
farm. This depends on the kind OF
a crop he is growing. If he is pro-
ducing a crop that Is perishable ne
will be facing prices controlled by To-
cal conditions largely. II he Is grow
ing wheat he will be facing prices
that are made by worldwide condi-
lions. What is the use Of a man
stopping production o. wheat and say
ing that before he produces any
more wheat he will help shove the
price up to a figure far in excess OF
that prevailing at the present time?
Some men are saying that, but these
same men can have no more enect on
the price Of wheat in the world than
the man that owns a meadow brook
can affect the tides Of the ocean,
which flow back and forth in response
to great laws vary far beyond the
control Of man.
The man in his wheat field has to
q considerable extent the cost OF pro-
duction under control. and his ability
to manipulate the factors that enter
into the cost Of production will de-
termine his profit or his loss. The
cost Of production Till be determined
by numerous things, among them the
yield of crops. There Is many q
farmer that says he is making money
from the averages he now raises and
IL not particular about making more.
If that is so he should be %contented.
But there are thousands of farmers
that II they kept books on every crop
would find that they were annually
losing on some Of their crops. OF
this they are now ignorant. The In
crease Of the average yield Is the
first and most important means OF de-
creasing the cost. That these yields
can be immensely increased under
better methods Of culture is proved
beyond all controversy by the results
that have been attained in different
European countries. The average
yield Of wheat per acre in England
is double what 1t Is in the United
States. This alone shows how great
ly we can yet reduce the cost Of each
bushel of wheat grown OF our farms.
Another great factor in reducing
the cost is drainage, this letting the
air into the ground and making Iore
available by oxidizing it the manure
now in the ground or that is annually
placed there. We go on year after
year burying n in the ground
and then SO saturating it with water
that the air cannot make it suitable
for plant food. The complete utiliza.
ton of all the fertility placed in the
soil is one of the most complete ways
of reducing the cost of the crops.
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The Falls City tribune., 1904-09-30

About 1.40O, 900, 900 pounds Of but
ter are made in this country annu-
ally. The demand for 1t is such that
little Is sent abroad.
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-19

The season for the gathering of chit
tim bark is now in full blast, and the
coast woods where 1t abounds is be-
ing searched thoroughly by many men,
women and children. The bark is
found in many sections of the states OF
oregon and Washington, but 1t is not
so plentiful as several years ago. 1t is
not found elsewhere in the United
states. This year the opening prices
on the bark ranges from 3 to 6 cents a
Bound wholesale, and not prepared for
the drug trade. At present there is
hardly any demand at all, and gather
ers would only be able to obtain
about the lowest price IL they wanted
to sell on an unwilling market. The
opening price on chittim bark last year
was even below this years figures, but
an enormous shortage in the supply OF
the world caused the quotations to go
up around the 20-cent mark. At this
high figure there were several small
fortunes made by the gatherers and
speculators during the former year.
The bark is used in the manufacture
of pills and eathartics.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-19

Specializing In salmon is beset with
some chances, whatever the nature of
the transaction. This was demonstrat-
ed Saturday morning by the arrival at
Portland of a carload of fresh salmon
sent from the Sacramento river, which
should have arrived Thursday morn
ing instead. The open season on sal
mon comes a few days earlier in Cal
ifornia than in Oregon, and an enter
prising broker saw golden oppor-
tunity to profit by the fondness of the
webfoot population for the popular in
habitant of river waters at this season,
Yesterday the season opened on the
lower Columbia and consignments of
the royal chinook arrived in market
simultaneously with the coming of the
Sacramento members of the piscatorial
family, but not of such dignified de-
scent. Needless to say there was con-
cern about the contents Of that car,
and it is difficult to say whether rail-
road officials or consignee We're most
interested.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-19

A force of men was put to work
yesterday cleaning out the city reser-
voirs. The water was turned Off
Sunday and the supply on hand was
allowed to escape. An interesting
circumstance In connection with the
work being done are the observations
being made by the fish warden's de-
partment relative to the experiment
TO ascertain If salmon will develop In
the fresh water. 1t was found upon
investigation yesterday that salmon
placed In the reservoir two years ago
have attained a growth Of only IL or
IA inches, which would indicate that
their growth has been stunted. A
large number of trout were found to
be in thriving condition, and pc
culiar red trimmed head fish known as
the ballcod, was noticed. The trout
doubtless come from the headwaters,
being carried through the pipes. The
clay at the bottom OF the big reservoir
was found about foot thick, while
on the sides he thickness was about
two inches. The work Of cleaning
will be completed today,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-19

At a meeting Of the committee OF
ten last evening 1t was decided that
a meeting of the owners OF tide wash
ed lands along the city's front would
be held as soon as the definite views
OF the heaviest property owners could
10 secured. It developed at last
nights meeting that fully 56 per cent
OF the property holders have been
heard from, and that only small
number. possibly per cent, are OPP
posed to the plan. While this oppo-
sition seems to be emphatic the reas-
ons for it are clearer to the opposers
than to the committee. The object
ions will doubtless be made clear at
the forthcoming meeting at which
time effrot will be made to bring into
line the would-be obstructionists.
The objection shown thus far IN no
wise daunts the committee, the mem-
bers Of which will redouble their eff
forts from now on to return a favor
able report.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-19

All those who are going to take part
in the production of the sacred opera
"Belshazzar" are requested to meet at
the opera house at 7.S0 o'clock tomor-
row evening at which time the first
rehearsal will be held. It was the In
teutlon of the ladies who have the
matter in hand to hold rehearsal
last evening at the Episcopal church
but as Director Robinson did not
reach the city this plan fell through.
Mr.. Robinson was detained at Aber-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-19

The mill to be operated In the west
end OF the city by the Astoria Lumber
Company viii be In operation In about
six weeks. Already most OF the ma
chinery Ia on hand, last week the boii-
ers we're placed and the smokestacks
have been raised. The new mill VIII
be- an important acquisition to the In
dustrial life OF the section most vital
" interested and the residents there
tnticIpate that the operation OF the
rlant viii mean much to them.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-19

Fred Muller OF this city and Tom
Reilly, Lewiston man, met at Lew
lston last night in q fight scheduled
for 20 rounds. At the end OF the tifth
MIR. Muller was practically out Of
business SO the decision was given TO
the other fellow. Muller was no.
where during the fight, his opponent
putting Il all over him with perfect
ease. Up to date the Astoria man
has made a poor showing, SO the bout
he has suggested with Cans, the fierce
flghting negro. is farther off than
ever.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-19

A union meeting of the down town
churches was held on Sunday even
ing In the Presbyterian church, and
was addressed by Rev J. II. Leiper,
secretary OF the Northwest Sabbath
Observance Association, wha delivered
n loglcan and earnest address TO lrge
audience on the subject OF Sabbath
observance.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-19

A daughter was born yesterday TO
the wife OF Chin Ye Sing, the Chinese
tailor on Commercial street. Accord
ing TO Chinese custom a celebration
win be held this evening in honor OF
the new arrival. Mr.. Chin Is one OF
the best known and the most popular
Chinese business men In the city.
His two little boys and little daughter
are regular attendants at the public
schools and are noted for the rapid
progress they make In their studies.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-19

TO close out our last shipment Of
choice pansIes we viii sell them at
20 cents dozen. Next door 10
Unique. Cut carnations so cents
dozen and up.
The game OF baseball nj Fort Stevens
Sunday afternoon between the soldiers
OF the post and picked nine of the
Astoria Eagles resulted In score OF
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-19

]. Hal Stahi. who has been confined
to his room In Sc. Mary's hospital for
the past week, was able TO take short
walk out Of doors yesterday and VIII
be able 10 resume his sit" at the Mer-
genthaier In the Astorian Office within
a day or two.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-19

Burglars broke Into the store Of
Charles Larson Sunday night but
failed 10 take away anything. An en-.
trance was effected by forcing open
n rear door, but 1t In supposed that the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-19

The funeral OF the little daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. o'Brien was held
Sunday afternoon from the family res
idence In the east end. The services
we're conducted by Father Waters. The
interment was In Greenwood cemetery.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-19

The gentleman who got an umbrella
In the north entrance Of the Presby-
terlan church on Sunday evening with
Initials C. II. p son handle can effect
an exchange by calling at this Office.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-19

s to in favor of the bluecoats. The
game was an exciting one and the
large cowd which attended showed
much enthusiasm.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-19

ed. M. Nelson took out first citizen
ship papers at the county clerks Of
flce yesterday. lie Is q native Of Nor
way.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-19
LOCaI BreyItIeS.

Lost Gold bead neck'Asn. Soine-
where on Ninth street or on business
streets. Finder return TO The Astor-
Ian once and receive suitable reward.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-19

deem where he has been putting on
the piece soon TO be put on there.
The performance proved such q popu-
lar one that second night Of 1t was
demanded and allowed. The library
ladies intend that the forthcoming
production OF "Belshazzar' shall be the
very best show Of the kind ever given
In the city. Already many have sig
nifed their intention of taking part in
the opera, 80 II is not anticipated
that there will be dearth Of singers.
AT the practice tomorrow evening
good attendance Is urged.
The ciatsop county teachers insti-
tute win be held in this city on April
n, 20 and 20. city superintendent
Clark will preside at the sessions In
the absence OF County Superintendent
Lyman. There will be an unusual
strong teaching force In attendance
and the meetings are expected to be Of
much value to those who attend.
Besides all the teachers In the county,
leading educators from over the state
will be present. Among the latter
will be State Superintendent Acker-
man. The program will be made out
and printed the latter part Of this
week when more definite announce
ment concerning the work to be un-I
dertaken will be made.
by virtue OF being the lowest bidder
Portland Ii entitled to furnish Uncle
Sam with 2546 IONS OF oats. Bids open
Saturday at Seattle. San Francisco
and Portland for the grain show the
figures rendered by w. J. Burns which
were sf.34A per 100 for $50 tons Of
white oats. or $3.50 a ton, are lower
than those received from either Seat
tie, Tacoma or San Francisco dealers.
Prices on hay at the Bay City are
slightly under those Of Portland, but
when IT IL taken into consideration, as
was the case when the last bids were
called for, the superior quality Of the
Webfoot grass, makes 1t a less expen-
slye article to the government the in
ducements are on Portlands side.
Puget Sound hay Is even less than the
California product, and 1t Is said to be
OF purer grade correspondingly,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-19

miHcreants were frightened away by
the approach OF some One as nothing
In the store was touched.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-19

Don't waste money al
don't take chances in buyir
promiscuously. schilling's Be-
are entirely safe; at your gro
Ger S your money goes further.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-06-25
RAILROAD NOTES

The joint committee of the Northern
Pacific and Great Northern telegraphers
held its first session yesterday at the
Hotel Foley. Nothing but routine busi-
ness was transacted.
Officials of the Burlington and Great
Northern systems say the line from Sioux
City to Omaha surveyed a year ago, will
be constructed this year by the Burlington,
10 connect with the two Hill roads.
A franchise has been granted by the
Rapid Transit commission to the New
York Connecting Railroad company for
building Viaduct railroad through Long
Island City to the East river at a point
opposite Wards island, thence by means
Of bridge to pass over Wards and
Randallss islands to join the New Haven
d Hartford system at Mott Haven.
All the Atlantic steamship lines have
announced that they will meet the Gu
nard cat in east bound steerage rates
from New York. A reduction of $40 also
has been made by the Cunard for certain
This brings the steerage rate to Naples
down to $40.
A plan for the formation of a holding
company for the Seaboard Air Line is
under consideration by the banking in
terests in control of the property. Con-
ferences to that end lave been held in this
city recently, but the details have not
yet been worked out.
Owing to heavy operating expenses and
large sums spent for improvement during
the last six months, it has been decided
by the directors of the Wabash railroad
system to pass the next interest payment
on the companys debenture A bonds.
Ihere are only $S,500,O00 of the bonds
outstanding, practically all Of which are
held by the Gould and Sage interests.
The payment has not been passed at any
period since 1898.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-06-25
DEATHS OF THE DAY

LINTON, Ind, June 24-Andrew
Humphreys, eighty-three years DID, one
of the most prominent Democratsof South
ern Indiana, died at his home here this
afternoon of general debility. Mr.. Hum
phreys had voted for every Democratic
presidential candidate since and including
1874. He served in the Forty-fourth con-
gress, which decided the Hayes-Tilden
controversy.
WEST POINT, N. Y. June 24-Col.
Wright G. Edgerton, professor Of mathe-
matics at the military academy, died here
| today. He was appointed to the academy
from Ohio in 1870. He was a member of
| the Association of Graduates and was for
! number of years president Of the Army
| Athletic association.
BOSTON, Mass, June 24-Fredericlf
Field Bullard, well known organist and
musical composer died tonight OF pneu-
monia. Mr.. Bullard was forty years cid.
! His best known compositions are 1.-THE
| Stein Song" 1.-The Sword of Ferrara' and
1.-The Nottingham Hunt
HOUGHTON, Mich, June 24.-Carlos
d. Sheldon, former congressman from the
Twelfth Michigan district, died suddenly
today Of apoplexy at his home here.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-06-25
TRADE CONFIDENCE
Is STRENGTHENED
Progress of the Crops Is Now
the Most Powerful
Influence

NEW YORK, June 24.-R. G. Dun 6.
Co.'s weekly review of trade tomorrow
will say: Aside from the strike of gar
ment workers, developments of the
past week have tended to strengthen
confidence. One political convention
has ended, and although its action was
almost a foregone conclusion, the in
dustrial atmosphere is slightly clearer.
The fiscal year is drawing to a close
with national finances in sound condi-
tion, the small shrinkage in federal.
customs receipts being no cause for
uneasiness. The most important trade
influence just now is the progress of
the crops. and the past week has
brought no setback. Seasonable weath-
er has stimulated distribution Of mer-
chandise, retail business improving
very noticeably at many cities, al
though it is not customary to find sales
increasing at this time. Railway earn
ings thus far for June are surprisingly
satisfactory, an increase over last year
of AZ per cent being reported.
Few changes are noted in the situa-
ton at iron furnaces and steel mills
Nominally, the list of prices remains
the same, although small concessions
are reported on some orders that were
not urgent, and the average Of all
products of the industry is a trifle low
er because of the declines, which were
practically confined to pigiron Taking
the industry as a whole, reports are al
most unanimous regarding the lack Of
new orders, but there is a wide diver
Sfty of opinion as to the future Many
authorities anticipate a revival in the
fall; others believe that there will be
no material change, while July is made
the turning point by the most sanguine.
Bituminous coal and coke feel the stag
nation keenly, but hard coal Is moving
freely. Western hide markets have
ruled very dull. Packers hold for full
prices, but tanners buy little. as recent
declines in leather depressed that mar
ket below a parity with hides. Foot
wear statesmen returning from Western
trips report good sample business in
spring shoes, but wholesalers are con-
servative regarding supplementary fall
orders.
In the primary market for cotton
goods further reductions in prices have
occurred chiefly staple lines of printed
calicoes. Thus far the response to low
er prices has been most discoura ging.
New lines Of lightweight wQolens
have been opened without changing
conditions, but the closing of the
heavyweight season has proved much
better than anticipated. The raw wool
market is very strong, despite small
buying by the mills.
Failures this week numbered 227 in
the United States, against 223 last year,
and 80 in Canada, compared with 10
year ago.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-06-25
RepubIican campaian opens Aua. I

CHICAGO, June 24.-Secretary Dow
er, of the national committee, after an
hours conference with Chairman Cor
telyou at the Auditorium Annex today.
announced that the Republican cam
paign would be formally opened Aug.
l. Chairman Cortelyou and Secretary
Dover will leave for the East tomor-
row, the former going to Washington.
1t is regarded certain that Harry S.
New, national committeeman from In
diana, and Secretary Dover will be in
charge of the Chicago headquarters,
and that Chairman Cortelyou will de-
vote much Of his time to the New York
branch.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-06-25
WILLIAM D. CORNISH TO
SUCCEED HUNTINGTON
Former ST. Paul Man Becomes Vice Pres
Ident of Southern Pacific

NEW YORK, June 24-Formal an
nouncement of the election of William
d. Cornish, formerly of st. Paul. as vice
president of the Southern Pacific COM
pany, succeeding H. E. Huntington, was
made today.
Judge Cornish has been one Of the
legal representatives of the Hartman
railroad interests and is both director
and vice president of the Union Pacific
system. He has for some years been d
Southern Pacific director.
1t is understood Mr.. Huntington VIII
remain director in the system founded
by his uncle, the late Coils p. Hunting
ton.
Marvin Hughitt, president Of the Chi
Union Pacific has been chosen to sue
ceed Edwin Hawley, whose resignation
as director and member of the Southern
Pacific executive committee has just been
announced This selection is considered
an important development in the railroad
world
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-06-25
w. c. r. U. HEARS ADDRESSES
District Convention at Mortified Con
siders Religious Work
Special to The Globe

Special to The Globe
NORTHFIELD, Mimi, June 24-The
second meeting Of the w. c. t. u district
convention was held last night The
programme consisted principally of the
silver medal contest in which the con-
testants gave temperance declamations.
Following were the contestants: Miss
Eta Skillman, "A Teetotaier's Story
Miss Maud Penniman 1.-THE Martyred
Mother" Margaret A. .Connor, 1.-THE
American Creed" Genevieve Jones,
Taken by Surprise E.. Viola Connor,
awarded to Miss Genevieve Jones.
Today came a discussion on "How
Shall We Make Our Work Most Effect
ive?" led by Mrs. A. B. Church Mrs.
Nelson read a paper on revivals, written
by Rev M. G. Shuman, who could not be
present. The rest Of the mornings ses-
sion was given up to reports and business
proceedings.
At the afternoon session paper, Law
Enforcement" was read by Mrs. Stella
Lutz. A paper was read by Miss Mary
c. Johnson on 1.-The Press and the w. c.
T. u
At the evening meeting Mrs Palmer
gave an address on Work Of the w. c. t.
u, It's Duties and Connection With Re-
ViValS and Missions -
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-06-25
TAKES CANADIAN
NORTHERN OVER
Grand Trunk Pacific Thus Facilitates It's
Own Construction

VICTORIA, B. c., June 24.-It was
has just returned from an important trip
to London, England, that the Grand Trunk
Pacific has decided to take over the whole
line of the Canadian Northern as far as
completed. The acquisition of the line
was decided upon at a private confer
ence held in Scotland, at which William
Mckenzie, of Mckenzie & Mann, was
present as a principal. The absorption Of
the Canadian Northern will immensely
facilitate the construction Of the Grand
Trunk Pacific lines.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-06-25
Crushed Under car Wheels

Special to The Globe
night train from St. Paul to Duluth ran
over Oscar Erickson at Isanti, six miles
south of here, completely severing the
head from the body. The presumption is
that Erickson had gone to sleep either
under or near the station platform and
the moving of the train awakened him and
in his stupefied condition attempted to
was thirty-four years of age and worked
on a farm. He was unmarried.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-06-25
Montana Has June Shows
Snecial to The Glnha

BUTTE, Mont, June 24.-An intermit-
tent snow storm has been raging in this
city since o'clock last night. The noun
the snow is melting about as fast as it
falls. The temperature ranged during the
night between 80 and 40 degrees above
zero. While the storm appears to be
general throughout the state it is not
thought that stock interests will suffer,
though some damage may result to the
crops and early fruit.