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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06
American WaIships VIII Go
 Around the World
NEW FLEET FOR ATLANTIC
Admiral Robley D. Evans Will aobil- ize Another Collection of Vessels With the New Hampshire
 as the Flagship.

New York, September 5.-Some interest ing information bearing on the dispatch of Admiral Evans battleship fleet to the Pacific is published in the Times today and is credited to high authority. The administration, it is stated. does not mean to confine the fleets movements to the Pacific coats. The Presidents plan is to send the warships on to Hawaii and the9 to the Philippines. after their visit to California ports. When orders are is sued for their return, the route desig- mated will be via the Suez canal Thus the fleet will circumnavigate the globe.
 It is further learned that in the mean time, the Atlantic coast will not be left unprotected, but that at the instance of President Roosevelt the navy department has begun to plan the mobilization of another fleet to replace that under Ad- mlral Evans. The flagship of the new feet will be the New Hampshire, a 16.- O00-ton battleship, which is to be ready for commission early in January. As soon as possible, she is to be joined by the Mississippi and the Idaho. two first-class battleships 1900 tons each, now under construction by the Cramps, and nearing completion. These three powerful ves- sells will have as consorts three veterans of the Spanish war, the battleships Iowa, Indiana and Massachusetts, which are now being modernized.
 This fleet of six battleships, will have as it's auxiliaries the three new scout cruisers which are almost ready for ser vice, the Chester. Birmingham and Salem. Subsequently,, the new Atlantic fleet will be reinforced by the two 6,000-ton bat tleships Michigan and South Carolina, and the two fast armored cruisers of 14,- 300 tons each, the North Carolina and Montana.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06
Prince Dabro In New York.

New York, September 5.-Prlnce Dapro, a member of one of the old families in Egypt, and who is travelng in this country alone, called on Henry Clews. the banker, yesterday, and presented let ters of introduction. MT. Clews treated the prince royalty showed him the un- tanned bulls and bears on the stock ex- change and took him to luncheon at the Lawyers club.
 Prince Dabro is fine Joking young man of p years. He speaks English per- fectly and five other languages. He told MT. C1ews that he Is amazed eY NeE,, York inmensity, and by the hek2 s.f1sd solid structure of son hngs ntr2 He sarti wlsu go to T6y' soon to study the cotton lhd ustry theY In Egypt he said cotton "a ising has grown in forty years to be oh' Q of the most important industries of thel Country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06
ARRESTED WOMAN
 STILL UNCONSCIOUS
MRS. CHARLOTTE PHILLIPS HELD IN CONNECTION WITH DEATH OF HER HUsBAND-MAY HAVE TAKEN A DRUG.

Cleveland, O., September 5.-Mrs. Char lotte Phillips, who is under official sur velance on the charge of murdering her husband, John J. Phillips. the promln ent coal dealer, who was found dead, is in an unconscious condition. The woman became unconscious at o'clock yester- day afternoon.
 It is now believed that Mrs Phillips is under the influence of some powerful drug.
 The warrant for her arrest, which was taken to the Phillips home last evening. has not been served and will not be until Mrs. Phillips recovers from her stupor.
 A woman guard has been at the bedside of Mrs. Phillips since the funeral of her late husband and an officer is on duty outside of the house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06

New York, to honor the memory of Will liam Mckinley "
 "Twenty-ffth president of the United States of Anne rica."
 "William Mel yiple1, was born at Niles Ohio, January i,e 1s43.''
 Was enlisted ii, ,rwentv-third Ohio vol unters, June H. 1881 as private and mus tered out July 2e 1865. as major by brevet. for gala ntry under fire.
 "William Nick inleva was elected to Con- gress as a repi sesentative of Ohio in 1876, IFS, 'sO 's2, s4 'ss.
 Was elected governor of Ohio, in 1891 and 1893 and resident of the United States in lSso a' Id 1900.
 "William McK' nIev died in Buffalo. Sen tember If, 1901.
 "Victim of .reacherous assassin, who shot the Presto ent as he was extending to him the nan l of courtesy
 The monument was built under the di- rection of a con mission composed of D.. H. Butler and George E. Matthews of Buffalo, John G Milburn of New York, formerly Of but talo and at whose home President Mckn lley died. and E. A. Cur tis Of Fredonis
 Today saw an end to their work when Chairman Bes+ler formally handed over to Governor Hus~hes, a work complete fin every detall ana or frare art and beauty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06
STUDENTS POURING IN.

|, Auburn. September 5.-(Special)
 !, Matriculation of students in the |, college continues as fast as the
 |, work can be done, and the enroll |, ment for the second day will |, aoubtless break the high record of
 , last year. Montgomery and Bir- |, mingham are represented by large } delegations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06
Chief Appointed.

oyster Bay, September 5--President Roosevelt today appointed Lety Tiger as chief of the five tribes of Creek Indians to succeed Chief Pleasant Porter, who died at Muskogee, I. T., yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06
Reachina for Territory.

Berlin, September 5.-A dispatch from Shanghai says that the United States has taken five years lease of Norfolk bay south of Vladivostok, and has also leased for next winter the floating drydock at NladiVostok.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06
Fire Damaaes Warehouses.

Hamburg, September 5.-Frre in the dock warehouse district here today caused dam age to the ahount of about half a million marks large quantity of coffee, spices and chemicals being destroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06
Burlington Dividend.

New York, September 5.-Directors of the Chicago. Burlington and Quincy ran- road today declared the regular quarterly dividend of 3 per cent on capital stock and an extra dividend of per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06
STRIKE SEEMS SURE.

+ Louisville. Ky. September 5.- - The executive committee of the
 . local organization of the Amalgs , mated Association of Street Rail- , way Employes decided this after
 . noon to recommend a strike of all ; employees. beginning tomorrow
 . morning. A final vote will be taken
 } late tonight, but a strike seems a , foregone conclusion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06
Passenger Train Oerailed.

Topeka. september 5.- The Colorado flyer passenger train of th Atchison. Topeka and Sinta Fe railroat. l was de- railed near hfe early today. None of the passengers received more tha n a few bruises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06
FINANCIAL CAREER
 IS REMARKABLE
EDWARD L. HARDER SAYS HIS RE- CENT FAILURE ENDS HOPE OF PAYING ofTF OLD DEBTS OF $6,ooo,o ,o0o.

New York. SeI,tember 5-when the an houhceihent Was made yesterday that a received had beer annointad for tbe Jrnion iron anu Steei fompany with offices in this city, frient uho recalled the re- Harhaoie hi'ahe' al career of Edward L. Harper said the fS,i,r-a u,o,,ld be q deatb piow 10 ms nope that he would pay off every doIiar or his $6OO0,000 indebtedness
 Ihe company Was the offshoot of a s6J, . Wo'Vp ehterprise which Mir. Harper or sahlneu several years ago and chief in terest m the an iouncement of it's failure centered III the Tact that the concern was under the mana cement of Mir Harper, Wno 1aiieu TOT Millions years ago after a dssstrous specu lation in wheat. His fail- ure carried dow, tho IFideIitv National bank of Cincinnh,t t of upbich he was nres- ident and Whot,o f,,rds he was charged with using in h ts wheat corner He was sentenced to tel. ,.oars in nrison and after serving SIX yea S was released
 After engagln,g in several enterprises Tn Cincinnati and the south after his release from prison, farner's presence in New York attracted attention in 1905 by the fact that Judgl nents amounting to $5.2so,- S3S were enter sd against him. He took the matter phrIosophically and only last year, after un' successfully seeking relief from a portion of this enormous burden of debt said 1t was mere trine to him, and that he fel't confident of paving it all off in a few Nt ,ars with the profits from his undertakings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06
Acidental Death.

Rocky Ford Col, September 5.-wim am N. Randall. ormer state senator. ac, ci- dentally shot nd killed himself last nigh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06

what occurred is the memory they enter tain of the delusions which they had at the time.
 He told of the system of the conduct of the wards, and the reasons for the chang ing of patients from one ward to an other He stated also that he thought it quite probable that the surrounding of a. patient with other patients was not at all hurtful to his condition; that 1t probably home among them being.
 Dr. Partlow also furnished the com mittee with much information on vari- ous subjects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06

After Dr. Searcy retired Dr. Partlow, the first assistant. was called to the stand. Dr. Partlows testimony was similar to that of pr. Searcys. He stated that he thought 1t was practically impossible for any such atrocities or cruelties have been stated occurred at the hospital to have in fact been com mtted. that the complaints of patients are always observed and if there is any chance for a foundation for them in fact they are thoroughly Investigated. He stated that he would not believe what a paranoiac had 10 say unless it was strongly corroborated by other testimony
 and then il would be the corroborative testimony that hs would helieve that even wb-a they recover their memory of
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-15

Head Banker, A L Thornton 0
Gulfport.
Head Clerk, J w Mauldin, WateI
Valley.
Head Escort, W W May of Arka
butla.
Head Watchman, VIM Watson oI
Tupelo.
Head Sentry, DR. B S Lyon O
Hattiesburg
Head Managers DIR B J Marshall
John N Walker, Edward Harnes, Di
] W Vaughan, DR. W 7 Wilkins.
Representatives Sovereign Camp
e II Bradshaw, WA Martin, Wal.
ker Wood, R M Kelly; Alternates :
John Harper, Dir ] @ French, ] L
Gillespie, DR. Granlof.
The livliest contest before the
convention was tue selection Of the
Head Camps next meeting place in
March, 1909. Columbus received
majority Of six votes on the first
ballot and was declared the winner
Hattiesburg, Brookhaven and Lau-
rel were applicants, and run in the
order named.
A motion was unanimously adopt
ed requesting that a sufficient num-
Der Of copies Of The Greenwood
Commonwealth be printed this week
and mailed to each delegate present,
the same to be paid for at the rate Of
3 cents per copy by the Head Camp.
Sovereign L p Yerger thanked the
Head Camp, in behalf Of the citi-
zens, for holding their convention
in Greenwood and for the pleasure
it had Afforded all of US. Head Con-
sui Collier assured him the pleasure
was mutual. and thanked the mem.
bers Of the Head Camp for the many
honors they had conferred upon him.
His tribute to the order and its prin-
ciples was sublimely eloquent and
his brilliant remarks were received
with frequent outbursts Of applause.
The convention adjourned At s
O'Clock, and the delegates left for
their respective homes, feeling bet
ter for having been to Greenwood.
A grand ball was given by the
young men Of Greenwood at Stems
Hall, Wednesday night, compliment
tary 70 the delegates and visitors
remaining over until NEXT morning.
The following candidates for State
Offices attended the Head Camp con-
vention: For Goyernor--T q Disson.
b n Noel, E N Thomas; Tor Lieut.
Governor 3 B Watts; 5Or Auditor
J Smith, az lnsufsace Ccm-
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-15
THIRD CONVENTION
HEAD CAMP ". 0. ".
Held In Greenwood Last Tuesday and
Wednesday. March 1918, 1907.
Tuesday Mornings Session.

Greenwood was honored Tuesday
and Wednesday, March 18th and
18th, 1907, with the third Head
Camp Convention Of. the Woodmen
Of the World Of Mississippi.
Most Of the business houses were
appropriately decorated in red, white
and blue, and characteristic Green
wood welcome greeted the throng
Of delegates on every hand.
The Convention convened in our
magnificent new court house at 1880
o'clock Tuesday morning with an
attendance Of over 450 delegates, and
q more representative body Of men
was never assembled in the State.
Head Consul J. w. Collier Of
vicksburg called the convention to
order and Rev. J. G. Park Of the
Methodist church delivered an ap-
propriate prayer.
DR.. w. T. Mathews welcomed the
choppers for the W. 0. w. Of Green
wood in q few cordial and happy re-
marks.
~ 4 4 n l-l IL
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-15

widows and orphans home funC
was adopted. 1t was agreed to elec1
a board Of trustees, one from each
congressional district, with J. w
Collier from the State-at- large as
chairman, and that per capita tax
of 5 cents be assessed with which to
create said fund. Quite a good sum
was voluntarily subscribed by diff
ferent delegates present.
The board Of trustees was elected
as follows:
J w Collier, Vicksburg, chairman.
1st Dist. p A Dulin, Aberdeen.
2nd-W 7 Smith, New Albany.
Srd-E D Stone, Greenwood.
4th-T W Cooper, Walthall.
5th--J E Watts, Meridian.
6th-W v Walters, Ellisville.
7th-Chas Hieke, Brookhaven.
8th--E ] Smith, Jackson.
Reports Of committees, head off
GERS and Sovereign Camp delegates
were then heard and listened to with
much interest.
Itwas ordered that the medical
examination fee be fixed at $500
in this State.
Resolutions Of thanks to the peo-
pie Of Greenwood for their generous
hospitality we're adopted.
The retiring officers were thanked
for the faithful discharge Of their
respective duties.
The following resolution was
adopted by rising vote:
Whereas, under the supervision
Of Sovereign H. +. Simrall, Juris-
diction NJ has enjoyed upprecedent-
ed growth and prosperity, our mem
bership having increased to 27, 600,
thereby placing the state Of Missis-
sippi in the second place on the roll
Of honor, woodcraft having received
such an impetus that with the COM
ing Of the 1909 head camp we will
have reached the 10000 mark:
Whereas, his integrity as man,
his standing as q citizen, his labor
and his fidelity as d Woodman, en-
title him to an expression Of esteem
and confidence on the part Of this
head camp; therefore, be it
Resolved, We record our apprec-
iation Of him and his splendid work
BY unanimously indorsing him for
reelection 70 his present position,
sovereign escort, BY the sovereign
camp.
Aftsrpssa session
The convention met at 3 o'clock
pm, when tho election Of officers
took place, resulting as follows:
He'd Consul, Dr w T Mathews 81
Greenwood. M I u
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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-15
OF the convention.

| OF the convention.
Head Consul Collier next proceed
ed to read his address, which was
exhaustive and intensely inter-
esting from start to finish. He re.
viewed work accomplished during
his two years administration, which
made a magnificent showing for the
order. He recommended certain
needful Legislation, advocating the
establishment Of a widows and or
phans' home and the selection. of a
board Of trustees for same.
The w. o. w. membership Of
Mississippi is now the second larg-
est Of any State in the Union, num-
bering over 27,00O, upwards Of 1000
having been enrolled during the
past year.
Verbal reports were called for and
made by the different Head Camp
officers and Sovereign Camp dele
gates; these officials made written
reports later during the session.
Fraternal greetings we're wired to
the convention Of the Ladies Circle
OF the State in session at Meridian,
and also to the Head Camp conven-
tions Of Arkansas and Louisiana, in
session at Eureka Springs and Mon
roe respectively.
EvenInl Session.
The evening session was called to
order at s O'Clock, and after very
lengthy and animated discussion Of
the adyisability Of establishing a
widows and orphans home and the
selection Of q board Of trustees for
same, the convention adjourned at
10 O'Clock to attend the banquet in
the old court house.
The banquet was most royal
affair. It was fsultlessly prepared
and served by the Kings Daughters
and given by the citizens Of Green
wood complimentary TO the delegates.
Covers were arranged for 500 guests
and every seat was filed. The menu
was simply splendid, and the guests
were profuse in complimenting the
ladies upon the manner in which
they took care Of the largo crowd
and Tor the generous hospitality Of
our peopls generally.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-15

missioner-T M Henry, HI Simrall,
J G Spencer; for Treasurer S
Stovall, G R Edwards; for Commits
sioner Agriculture-H E Blakeslee;
for Railroad Commissioner John
T Senter and J S Hudson.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-15
LIST or OFFICERS AND DELEGATES
IN ATTENDANCE,

Sovereign Escort and State Man
ager for Mississippi, Louisiana, Ala.
bama and Arkansas-H F Simrall
Of Columbus.
Junior Past Head Consul L
Watts, of Meridian.
Head Consul w Collier, Of
Vicksburg.
Head Adviser-W II Berry, oi
Tupelo,
Head Banker-A l. Thornton, Of
Gulfport.
Head Clerk--D G Smith, Of Meri-
dian.
Head Escort r M Bizzell, Of
Strayhorn.
Head Watchman-- L H Bradshaw,
Of Summit.
Head Sentry--H A Moore, Oxford.
Head Managers w A Martin of
Meridian, W 7 Wilkins Of Olive
Branch, J W Vaughan Of Potts
Camp, W N Yates Of Collins.
Delegates to Sovereign Camps
L Caine Of Columbus, and John
Harper Of Natchez.
No 305. Dexter; J | Brumfeld,
No a06. aartainville; Wv Jones
No 3ll. Seminary, Thomas H
Watts,
No 3l9. Chatawa; J E Brum-
field,
No 800. Chesterville; A G Adams
No 32l. Atlanta; B V McCool.
No.323. Battlefield; H T Miller.
No 1924. Artesia; A T McIlwain.
No 1926. House; W F Murphy.
No 327. Gulfport; s E Cowan,
E F DuQuesnsy.
No 1872. Decatur; w L Bullard.
No 334. Lucedale; J s. Jacobs.
No 1886. Collins; John Magee.
No 338. MCGEE, Dir L E Robin
son, G w Burrus.
No 1888. Taylorsville; E T RufIin
No $40. Braxton; J F Baugh.
No BAT. Norfeld; l v Bowman.
No 35l. Soso; J Duckworth.
No $50. North Carrollton; w T
Terney.
No 36l. Fuller: W A Easterling.
No 362. Leaksyille; j r Green.
No 384. Hand; w B Gum.
No 366. Noxspatrr; w T Stevens
No 368. Pheba; 3 r Petty.
y No 373. Alderman; J "A Pinnix.
z NJ $40. NsNeiI; r "A Parrish.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-15

Fielder: L W Fielder,
Absolum; J M Conn,
Greenwood; w T Math-
Stamper; r L Vance.
Eogue Chitto Church;
Dinan; L l. Stringer.
Poplar Springs; 9 e
Rara Avis; J r Olson.
Sebastopole; v Willis.
Summit; r J Barksdale
keownville; W H Bran
Flne Gr0ve, u A Boyd.
Bailey Branch; T G.
Montgomery; BF Moak
Wheeler; w II Suther-
Grangehall; G B Gaskin
Center; T w Townsend
Cherry Creek; DR. Leo
Lowin; L B Ammons.
Hamilton; T M Jones.
Shiloh; J M Evans.
Lorraine; r W Gilkey.
Hub; II + Patterson.
Glaston; B s Boutwell,.
Liberty School House:
Plantersville; JIG Kelly
Obediah; s M Bailey.
McHenry; A Cox.
Centerville; w p Field.
Kirksville; B M Lowery
Elliott; DR. G r Connolly
Splunge; t r Palmer.
Trussell; J E Trussell.
Paulding; W G Combest
Embry; W L Hood.
Joplin; + D Hill.
Daleville; O L Ollhoft
Zion Hill; II p Butler.
Ennis; G r Kinnerd.
Tomnolen; J F Lamb.
Pittsboro; Alvin Phillips
Kosciusko; WAStingily
Shipp; R Y Cooper.
Eupora; j 7 Lamb.
Mantachie; RI Walters
Chalybsate; 7 s Foster
Clinton; P s Etovall.
Stewart; J L Williams.
Walthall; A M Paxton.
Ecru; Z L Browning
New Hope; CT Therell
Sapa; J + Langston.
Philadelphia; A j Yates
'bbs.
W G Weathersby.
'untown-O. 3. whitaksr.
cid :. z. Huffman.
hubuta =. Rsinwatsr.
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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-15

The convention met at 2 o'clock
pm, when tho election Of officers
took place, resulting = follows:
Head Consul, Dr w 4 Mathews oi
Greenwood.
Hsad Advissf, n 4 Moors, Oxford.
The newspaper., 1907-02-22

ton will be searching and COM
prehensive. The GRADES will be
placed upon the report cards and
be considered when the time for
promotion comes. 1t occasionally
happen that good student makes
a poor showing upon a written
examination but this is the excep-
ton. A good grade is a strong
indication of good work and a
poor grade indicates that there is
trouble somewhere.
SUPT, SCHOOLS.
The newspaper., 1907-02-22
Here is Your Opportunity.

Take some OF your money
which is now making you less
than 10 per cent, and invest in
the best security on earth a North
Fork orchard.
can sell you 100 acres OF
choice bottom land only three
miles from Paonia near railroad
switch for Sl1, 900. New dwelling
house. Sixty acres best fruit land
in the valley. Abundance of
water in Paonia ditch. 20 acres Of
young orchard. This land prop
erly cared for will quadruple
in value within six years besides
netting the fortunate buyer so per
cent per annum on his investment.
Land no better than this pro-
duced last year one thousand
dollars worth of apples per acre.
Easy terms. I. ID. McFADDEN
The newspaper., 1907-02-22

churches oftener determine the
settlement OF really good citizens
than anything else. There are
many who will not settle in COM
munity where the schools are
known to be inferior, such care
more for the education of their
children than for any financial re-
turns.
We believe that no community
can make a better investment
than to provide really efficient
school system and we are sure
that no better advertisement for
Paonia could be sent out than an
attractive booklet showing that
we have here thoroughly up-to-
date school system, that we secure
and hold the best teachers. and
that the children are housed in
well heated, well lighted. and well
ventilated buildings. Paonia has
already done splendidly. School
conditions are mu h better than
in most towns OF the same age
but it will be necessary to invest
more heavily yet in both thought
and money if we are to provide
the best for our young people.
Prof. Hoyes, representing the
Colorado State Normal School,
visited our schools Monday fore
noon.
The mid-year examination will
be given next week in all grades
above the fourth. THIS examina-
The newspaper., 1907-02-22

John Drop, the miner who was
so badly hurt in cave-in at the
Coalby coal mine some weeks ago,
was taken to a Denver hospital
Saturday where he will have bet
ter treatment. He was sent at
the county's expense. 1t is now
thought he will lose one or both
legs as they are in a very bad
condition.
The newspaper., 1907-02-22
SCHOOL COLUMN.

District No. 3 is again facing
the need of more school room.
Nearly seventy FIVE pupils are now
occupying rented quarters and
working under most unfavorable
conditions. The opening of the
Jaunlta Coal Mine will make
additional room necessary at
Reading. The High Schoolloses
two by graduation and may lose
a few by dropping out but the
incoming class number 40 and we
have no place for them now. We
have pupils enough in sight now,
to say nothing OF increase in
school population, to make neces-
sary at least one additional room
at Reading and three in Paonia.
In order to meet existing condi
tions properly it will be necessary
to build at Reading and also to
erect combination high school
and grade building in Paonia.
Unfortunately it is such short
time since the erection of the
Central Building that the district
will not be able TO bond for
sufficient amount to supply the
necessary funds. Ii is believed,
however. that there are a suffici-
ent number of progressive citizens
who will guarantee the notes Of
the district to render the project
feasible Good schools and goo d
The newspaper., 1907-02-22
Notice.

The Stewart Mesa Water
Company invites bids for twenty
to thirty thousand feet of trench
ing and back filing. SPeciica-
tions for the work may be seen
at the office OF Z. P. Martin at his
residence on Stewart mesa.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
Stewart Mesa Water Company
The newspaper., 1907-02-22
F. P. Marshall
The Real Estate Man
and
Life Insurance Agent
Cedaredge. Colo.

Inquiries regarding the Mag
niticent Surface Greek Country
will be promptly answered. will
meet trains and show land seekers
over the country on notification
by mail or wire.
Some great bargains are now
open. Values are steadily advanc-
ing. Property has gone up over
25 per cent in the last year.