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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-17
Increase In Prices.


A large part OF the extraordinary in.
crease in the total value OF farm
crops between 1899 and 1909 is attri.
outable TO higher prices. This might
be inferred from the fact that, while
tie acreage of crops with acreage re.
rcits increased only 80 per cent, the
value OF such crops Increased So per
cent. 1t also appears by, comparing
the percentages OF increase In the
quantity Of the various individual
crops with the percentages Of In.
crease In the value. Thus, for all
cereals taken together. the production
increased only II per cent, while the
value increased 79.S per cent, for hay
and forage the production increased
20 per cent. and the value 78.2 per
cent; and for cotton mot counting
cotton seed the production Increased
III per cent. and the value 1l7.3 per
cent. S'' 100 az
A more precise calculation Of the
average increase in unit values OF
crops has. however, been made by the
Census Bureau.
For the individual crops for which
both quantity produced and value
were reported at both censuses, the
average value per unit in 1899 was
computed and this was multiplied into
the quantity produced in 1909, thus
showing the total value which would
have been reported for each crop in
1908 II the acreage value per unit
had been the same as ten years ear.
lier. For certain crops, the values
were not reported separately In 1899,
and for certain other crops quantities
were not reported at either census,
but the analysis covers nlne-tenths OF
the cropseof the country as measured
by value.
The total reported value OF the
crops covered by the computation in
1899 was s2,69l,979. 900. and the total
reported value Of the same crops in
1903 was $4,934, 10000, an increase or
SS.@ per cent. Had the prices OF
1899 prevailed. however, the value OF
these crops in 1909 would have
amounted to $2,962 ,35S,OOO, or an in.
crease Of only 10 per cent. over 1899.
The difference between $2,9G2, 1855. 900
and $4,9S4.49O,OO0, or $1,972,132, 900,
represents the amount added TO the
value or these crops in 1909 by rea.
son or increase in prices over those
OF 1899, the average percentage OF in.
crease in prices being thus 6G.6.
Crop Production and Population.
The figure Just given, 10 per cent.
as representing the excess OF the val.
ue Of the crops OF 1909, on the basis
OF 1893 values, over the values OF the
same crops in 1899, is virtually con.
solidated expression OF the general in.
crease in the quantity OF crops pro.
duced. Covering, as It does, nine.
tenths OF the crops OF the country, 1t
may properly be compared with the
Increase OF q per cent. in the popula.
ton OF the United States between
1890 and 1910. An earlier statement
showed that the in srease.i III the mum.
Der Of farms from 1900 10 1910 was
1870 per cent, and the increase in the
rural population which includes
places under $500 In addition to the
agricultural population, was 11.2 per
cent, the increase in urban popula.
ton being 34.S per cent. 1t is only by
reason OF great reduction in the en-
portation OF agricultural products
that the increasing consumption OF
the country has bpen suDnlipd
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Williamson went
TO, Aurora, Preston county, today.
where they will Spend q a Couple ofI
weeks. 'sies'Js ~ Fasbil9as K PR- \
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-17
WANTS JUSTICE DONE
SAYS DR.. RE|DER At
THE MURDER TRIAL

MUCH OF THE. TIME TODAY TAX.
EN- UP WITH EXPERT TESTING.
NY AND HYPOTHETICAL CUES,
TioNS.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-17

DEFENSE SCORES IN OPINION OF
. PHYSICIAN AND EFFECT OF
SHAVE RS sELF.lNFLlcTEp
WOUND.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-17

have any sense- there vas somethingl
seriously wrong WIN dat mine. The
mine boss got bowed up too. He
thought there was no danger. HIS
brother thought there was no danger
and It is very strange but I viii say
this: ] have no faith in the world in
the testimony of that boy, Lawrence
Shores, ! don't believe that testimony
so far as the material points here are
concerned. n ~
"a man. afather, who will put hIs
infant boy, inipiolatlon Of the law, &
little bit OF a fellow. down In a mine
where be knows 1t is dangerous, that
man ought not to have one penny,
That man ought not to have any thing
foi that little boys lie.
THE very people who otsht to be
most anxious for the law to be main
tanned. the miners. ought to have more
respect Tor the law man they do.
The weight OF authority here is
against this parent because he con.
iribnted to this young boys death and
far as the parent is concerned as he
should not have one cent. am
clearly disguised with that sort OF
business, clearly disguised. There is
no man on this earth who will say
that a parent ought TO have damages
for the death Of his infant boy to
whose death he has CONFERENCE.-The
90 and put his infant boy in the mine
contrary to the law OF his State and
when that boy is killed to come into
court and ask; for damages-lt is as
far from Justice as the east Is from
the west. IN +
"The case OF this other boy here
with reference 10 the father recover
ing damages is plump up and It don't
take much persuasion of authority to
make me hold that In this case, there.
fore, in this case, exclude the testi.
mony from the Jury and | direct a
verdict OF not guilty"
This case was carried TO the su.
preme court and is pending there
now.
|
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-27
FIGHT OF DUCK AND OYSTER
sivaIse Conquered by ClinsIng to the Fowls Bill Until the Bird Was
 Drowned.

Not long ago there occurred lively contest in Maryland waters between duck and an oyster The oyster was victorious, but 1t was fatal vic tory, for when the biyalve had killed the duck there appeared a man who killed the oyster and ate them both.
 The combat between the duck and the oyster was of the rough and tum- ble kind The duck was large and full grown. It was of the diving spe- cies frequently seen fin those waters.
 Now when the oyster feeds 1t opens its shell so wide that the full oyster itself is plainly visible. The sight of such morsel was too great a tempta- ton for the duck. He made a head long plunge, inserting his bill between the oysters open shell.
 Like a flash the shell closed on the ducks beak. Then came a struggle for life. The oyster, which was quite a large one. was dragged from its bed. with three smaller bivalves clinging 10 it. the cluster being heavy enough to keep the ducks head under water.
 In this way the bird drowned It's bucyancy was sufficient 10 float 1t with the oysters. and thus It drifted near the dock. where 1t was captured. When taken from the water the oys- ter was cllnging to the birds oeak with such force that considerable dir- hculty was had in breaking it's hold.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-27
CHEEREO
 BY MEXICAN CROWD
School Superintendent Is Mistaken in Douglas
 for Madero

Professor Charles F. Philbrook was given a rousing reception at Douglas several days ago. As a matter of fact the ones who received him in such a rOusing manner thought he was Fran. Cis l. Madero, but he wasn't so the Bisbee professor got away with the re- ception after all
 The professor went to the Smelter city one day last week on a business trip and as Douglas is more or less of a trivial affair, it was with some degree of uonchalence that he slight. ed from the train and feeling solid ground under his feet, started on bout his business Much to his sur. prise, amaze and wonderment. he was surrounded by mob of Mexicans who cried. 'Vtve Madero. vive Madero lib ertad contribution"
 The large majority of the crowd were young Mexicans who had not at. teined their majority but they are not 10 be blamed for there is a most strik. ing resemblance between the two men. It was alright to be taken for MaderO when the Mexican revolution hero was first in the hearts of his countrymen but now that he has competition in the viva business. it is not altogether a comfortable situation to be mistaken for NaderO. Though the Mexicans ahrow their boquets where their love hea, they also throw their brickbats where tfeir love lieth not
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-27
CORONERS RECEIVE
 hO EXTRA SALARY
Duties Devolvc on Peace Justices and Must
 Be Performed

Since Arizona has become a state and the fee system abolished by the constitution there has been heard ire quent inquiry as to what compensa- ton should be paid 10 the coroners. On this subject the constitution ap pears to be silent and there is no ans wer Under the territorial statutes, which are still in existence until thsy shall be amended or repealed in specific instances. the justice Of the peace is declared to be ex-officio cor. oaer and this Is the only provision on the subject that has been found.
 The question as to compensation for coroners was recently put to Dis trict Attorney Gilmore. and he stated that 1t was his opinion that there was no added compensation for acting as coroner. Mir. Gilmore states that ustices are ex-oGlcio coloners and the salary of the peace justices has been
 xed by the board of supervisors. Therefore since the duties of coroner falls to the peace justice he is expect sd to preform them in consideration or the salary that is attached tO his office and such fees as may be collect able are to be turned into the county and become @ part of tEe county funds.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-27
SPECIAL RAILROAD OFFICER Is HELD UP I5A Il Hoboes Cover Kirby with Gun Until Train
 Pulls Out

Early in the evening Friday. Special Officer W. $. Kirby, of the Fl Paso & Southwestern railway, was held up in the railroad yards in this city, says the Douglas Inter national. He was passing through the yards. as Is his custom, when suddenly he was confronted by two men,. both having him covered with revoivers. They did not attempt to relieve him of anything. but told him that if he attempted to molest them in any way. they would kill him. They kept him covered until the freight train started to pull out of the yard for Fl Paso. They Jumped into a box car and were gone before he could get in com munlcation with the train dispatcher 10 have him hold the train.
 Kirby, regarding these men as dangerous, decided that it would be advisable to notify the officers at Rodeo. to search the train on its arrival there for the two men. This was uone and when the train reached Rodeo officers were on hand and going through the cars when they ran into three men, evidently the ones who had stuck up Kirby in the yards here. In making the ar rest the men wanted to show resist ance and one of them was shot, but the extent of the injury was not learned today.
 The three men arrested arrived here in charge of the Rodeo officials this afternoon.
 Sheriff Wheeler. who was in the city today, stated this afternoon that 1t Is quite likely that these men are part of the seven men who held up the gambling house in Agua Prieta on Thursday night, but of course had no evidence that such was a fact. However, that Is his theory and he will nake a close in- vestigation of the matter after he sees and questions the prisoners.
 Captain Wheeler is keeping close watch Of the international line and will be ready 10 arrest any of the disturbers of that '. country should they cross into the United States, which they are liable to do when. ever they are hard pushed by the Mexican authorities.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-27
LOCAL COPPER PRICE
 STIMULATES MINING
Douglas Shelter Marks Up Quotation to the
 Highest Mark

The weekly quotation on the price of copper supplied the Daily In ternational by the Copper Queen Consolidated Mining company fixes the price at 1417, the highest figure within the last two years and a half. The Copper Queen gives out its quotation every Thursday and the price quoted is the one on which ore purchases are based for the coming week and is the average Of tho price for the proceeding week
 The steady increase in the price Is calculated to soon start muc renewed activity in the work of prospecting for and developing cop per properties both in the districts in Cochise county and in northern Sonora When copper was selling for above 15 cents there were a great many properties in action that were forced 10 discontinue operation when the price slumped as a result of the panic of 1907. Many devel- opment companies were also forced to discontinue work because of the inability 10 attract capital in the copper industry with the price de clining and below what was consid- cred the safe profit line.
 In this county there are many districts known to contain much copper that have been practically ideal for four years that may be expected to get back speedily into the game when the price copper is staple at 15 cents. Among these districts are the Chiricahuas, the Courtland country and also in the Huachucas. where splendid pros poets are inviting to capital.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-27
common Tn New York.

The stranger in New York was ssar. tied by the changing of an ambulance bell. The ambulance stopped at the side door of hotel and the attend ants hurriedly entered the building with their stretcher But there was no crowd, no confusion.
 Whats the excitement?" the stran. ger asked a native.
 There's no excitement" the latter replied. "A stage lady has shot a wealthy gentleman. That's all"
 And he hurried along-Cleyeland Dealer.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-27
Detecting the Chinese.

Two men have just been convicted of smuggling Chinamen into the coun- try. The detectives adopted a plan marvellous in its simplicity and effect ivensss. They wanted to be sure whether the four Celestials in ques- ton had ever been in the country be- fore. They were dressed in American fashion and the detectives took the coats of the men and required them to put them on again. They put them on backward.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-27
Start Sixth Unit.

The three S-foot Hardinge pebble mills for the sixth unit of the Miami concentrator arrived last week and that unit was started up on Friday. The mill is now in full operation and a daily capacity of about 5000 tons should be maintained.
 With i've units running, the daily tonnage mined and concentrated has recently beer from 2500 10 2600 tons
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-27
Flat Chest.

The occupation of a bookkeeper tends 10 bring the head and shoulders forward and cramp the chest Try to sit more erect and learn to stand tall, and stretch the body to it's full height. Many defects the figure are due to bad pastures, but by exercise many defects can be corrected.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-27
Aged Resident Dies,

The Review is informed by the Palace Undertaking company of the death of Edward Henry BrittOn. father Of Mrs. James Blair. MT. Britton was born in England S7 years ago and has been resident of the district for three years past. The funeral will occur from the residence of Mrs. James Blair this afternoon at'2 o'clock Rev. Spencer officiating.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-27
ARREST IS MADE.

NEW YORK. Feb. 26.-Police Com missioner Waldo announced today that Edward Kinman, formerly a prize fighter has been arrested in con nection with the taxicab robbery. in which two bank messengers were robbed of $25,000.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-27
Ritz BrBoWn.

Miss Ella Ritz, of the Sulphur Springs valley. was married to Mac% Brown, of Bisbee, Sunday morning Dy Justice T. D. Burdick, in the office of that justice over the Central pharIl- acy. The marriage was the cut imitation of a romance, it is said. that began when Nr Brown was en- Dloyed on the BoQiillas ranch, near the home of the bride.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-27
Woman's "Serfdom,"

haif-grown man is, of course. g tyTant And sc it bag come about that the rule or man in the world has for many ages meant the serfdom of woman.-Edward Carpenter.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-27
NOTICE.

All members Of the Eastern Star are requested to attend the funeral of Edw. II. Britton. father Of Mrs. James Blair. Funeral at D. m. to day from residence.
 ANNA LEROY, w. NJ.
 KATHERINE HARDY, Secy.
 1S0
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-27
ROOSEVELT BOOM WAKES COMMENT
Captain Greenway's Work for His Former Colonel Suggests Name
 as Delegate

The formation of TWO Roosevelt clubs in Cochise county in one day has drawn the lines of the iRterneciLe conflict of the republican party and hencefOrward until the Arizona re. publican delegates are elected the light will he warm Captain !. c. GreenB avs entry into the political lists on behalf Of Colonel Roosevelt was subject Of comment in the county yesterday and many believe that he WIll be q candidate for dele gate from Arizona to the republican national convention.
 Leaving the lusty political twins the Bisbee and Douglas Roosevelt clubs in his wake. Captain Greenway lett Sunday evening for New York and the east. lie will very likely meet and confer with the colonel while in the east. The organizat ton Of the two Roosevelt clubs in the largest cities ot the county is be. iieved 10 be the outcrop of workings under the surface that have been go ing on for a month or more Os- tensibly the Roosevelt men lust dropped in' at the places of meeting in Douglas and Bisbee. but it is known that Saturday word was sent out 10 all who were known to be Roosevelt supporters requesting their presence and support at the organ ization meetings The fact that the club members are already wearing buttons bearing the motto "Roose Welt and Win" is argument enough 10 answer the spontaneous combus ton theory.
 Gieenway Is Strong.
 Regarding the guess that Captain Greenway will be a candidate for del sgate 10 the republican national con- vention, it is conceded that he will be a strong candidate. There Is no way Of determining the extent of the Roosevelt movement in the county but it is known to be considerable.
 The republicans have not decided as vet hoS these delegates will be chosen. whether the county central will name delegates to q convention or by direct or preferen- tial primary. The state committed may leave it optional with the coun. ty committees whether their state delegates are nominated by a primary or a convention. In the state convention, however, the is sue that will raise the fight will be whether the Arizona delegation will go instructed or uninstructed, with the Roosevelt wing lined mp for Roosevelt delegation and the Taft wing for a Taft delegation or an un- Instructed delegation.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-27
Defendant piamisstd.

Frank MunkeIs, charged with as- saulting with his fist the person Of Mrs. Nora German, was arraigned in Judge Burdick's court yesterday af,. ernoon. The charge was a felony. 4 large number Of witnesses were examined and the testimony was very conflicting. so the justice dis missed the charge.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-27
Buys Tailoring Establishment.

Baregso Brothers, managers of the Guarantee Shoe and Leather company announce that they have bought tbs tailoring business of MT. Buchannan and will conduct a tailoring and cleaning business in connection with their shoe business.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-27
TO THE PUBLIC

We have sold the Maze Cafe to Mike RaiCh and company: February 18th. 1912. We will collect all ac counts due us and pay all bills we owe. CARETTO & co.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-27
Doris to EI Psso.

UOrrIs 10 EI PasO.
 Joe Doris. formerly of the shoe department of the Phelps Dodge Mer- cantile company, has gone to Fl Pasc 10 take position in the shoe depart ment Of the Popular store. He. with Mrs. Doris and little girl, will re- side in that city. While the -wrestlin g game was already dead in Bisbee, the departure of Doris, McAllister and Ketchel having already gone, re-
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-27
Leaves for Coast.

Miss Ida Douglas. of the post office clerical force. left Sunday for Los Angeles, where she will spend a ninety-day vacation, having been gig- en a leave of absence by Postmaster Cassidy. Miss Selah J. Chase has been employed to hll the vacancy.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-27
,irs, Patterson Dies

bs
 Mrs R. s. Patterson died yester- day morning ar 5:30 o'clock at the family residence. No. 195 School Hili. The funeral will take place this after noon at 2.30 o'clock from the Pres byterian church of the Covenant, con ducted by Rev. J. F.. Fry. lnterment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-27
Bisbee News Tersely Told

Mrs. Jenness Mcdonald spent Mon. day in Douglas with friends.
 John Treu is expected home Wed. nesday from Sonora where he has been purchasing cattle for his Bis bee markets.
 Captain John c. Greenway. general manager of the c. and A, left Sunday afternoon for New York City and other eastern points.
 MT. and Mrs Henry Hamburg have returned from Phoenix.
 & A. Young and Mrs. Young of Hamburg, AFiz., spent Sunday in the city.
 John s. Smith of Cananea spent Sunday in Bisbee. registering at the copper Queen.
 J. B. Jerolomon left Sunday after noon for New York, City on business to be gone several weeks.
 Judge Fred, A. Sutter Of Tombstone spent Sunday in Bisbee.
 r. B. King, superintendent of the western division of the Southwest ern, with headquarters at Douglas, was in Bisbee yesterday.
 D.. x. C. Bledsoe returned yesterday morning from Globe where he went as junior grand commander Of the Knights Templar to assist in the in- stalation Of the lodge of that order at Globe.
 Eugene Neh, the well konwn Fl Paso business man was a visitor in Bisbee yesterday and will leave for
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-27
BISBEE LODGE WORLD

Last Tuesday evening the 18th an- niversary of Pythian Knighthood was fttingly celebrated by the local lodge of Knights and Pytlian sisters in a manner long to be remembered by all who attended. The hall was filled with those who had invitations and many elegant dresses worn by the | ladies gave 1t fine tone of a fancy dress bali.
 | A short program was arranged by the committee but owing to the inaoll- | ity of the Grand Chancellor to be pre- sent. he having been at the annlFer- sary in Tucson on the evening before and having 10 return to Tombstone 10 attend the session of supreme court, | the program was partly dispensed with. The Deputy Grand Chancellor called the members and visitors to or | der and in a few words told of the or ganization Of the noble order t9 years ago by John Hustus Rathoone in Washington, D. C., with something like twelve men. Since 1t has spread from east to west. north to south and in 49 years it has grown from twelve men to seven hundred and fifty thou sand members.
 Mrs J J. Harrington sang 8 song which ended the program. Dancing was the next feature until ten o'clock when supper was announced and the merry dancers repaired to the banquet room where a bounteous supper ot cold turkey, ham, salads, pickles. olives and hot coffee was served un- der the supervision of the sisters of Lily temple where all were waited upon. Dancing was again resumed and all enjoyed the strains of Bren' nan's orchestra. partaking of punch between dances until the last dance on the program. The committee hay ing management of the entertain ment was composed of E. B. Mathews w. Hully, Ed. King. J. H. yurfurth, Jas. Kregbaum and Jas. Cameron, who saw that everyone had a good time and did not want for any dances, thus adding one more to the social func- tions given by the order.
 The Lady Maccabees of the World conferred the first degree Of that or der on eight candida'ss last Tuesday evening at the Fair hall The initia- ton work was conducted by the state deputy. Mrs. Beth F. Nash. A han. quet was held later in the evening and a good time reported,
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-27

Not the Stately Oak. Many boasted family tree is mere iy underorush
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-27
How he Knew.

Hoa lie Knew. How do you know that nan is A parlor fshermsn?"
 No man could find time to do any real fishing and at the same time learn the names of so large a collsc- lion of trout files"
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-27

TWO More Cases.
 Two more cases of scarlet fever are reported by the city health of- ficer Tho young son Of Mir. and
 Mrs. Mrs. Grant of Quality Hlll has the disease in very mild form and the other case is q Mexican child. Arthur OIeda, of Opera Drive. The latter case is conveiscent.