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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-16
FLETCHER VISITS oskALoosA.
Royalty Entertained by the Citizens Of
His Former Home.

Concerning the recent visit Of Lieut..
Frank Fletcher to Oskaloosa, where he
formerly resided, the oskaloosa Herald
says:
Lieutenant Commander Frank
Fletcher Of the United States navy and
captain of the Eagle. was entertained in
Oskaloosa, his home city. yesterday at
the home Of John F. Lacey. He was
cordially greeted by many friends, who
We're more than pleased to press the
hand of the distinguished gentleman
once more. Capt. Fletcher s on leave
of absence before going into the navy
yard to superintend and direct the.
building of some great guns for the gov
eminent.
Mr.. Fletcher. in addition to being a.
distinguished naval officer, is an invent
or Of some OF the most useful and prac-
teal inventions now In general use On
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-16
Frs is lanl

who need good roads and to whom a
good road means economy, business
men to whom good roads mean In
creased trade, bicyclists. pleasure driv-i
ers and all who travel over country
highways to show their appreciation
OF the efforts OF the association by
meeting the subscription paper with
ltberality
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-16
PETROLEUM USED IN IOWA.
Over a Quarter Million Barrels Con-
sunoed in a Year.


sumed in Year.
Des Moines, Aug. 16.-Iowa consumed
563,103 barrels of petroleum in the two
years ending June 80. 1901. This is ac-
oording to the official reports Of the
fourteen state oil inspectors. 1t is re-
markable that in handling nearly 564, 900
barrels only 40 barrels should have been
found to be ba6<oiiSor testing under the
standard fixed by the state. But the
official reports show that this was the
case. Only TO barrels were rejected
during the biennium and in the year
ending June 80. 1901, only 1873 We're re-
jected. During the same period $780,
barrels of gasoline We're rejected for IL
Eliminating purposes.
For inspecting these $4,000 barrels of
oil the oil inspectors collected fees
amounting to ss2.so2.6o. They retained
$31, o35.74 of this for themselves, being
their salary, which is limited by law to
800 per month each For expenses,
however, another s27,soo.43 was re-
tanned by the inspectors. The state
treasury received from this source $685.,
457.2S.
The per cent of expenses. Of the fees
received during the biennium was 1890.
The per cent of the fees paid to the state
treasury to the to the total amount OF
fees collected was $3.50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-16
Shows up At Clifford Thursday
Night. But Escapes when
Pursued.
Marshal1town Friends Seek to
Aid Him. but Arrive Too
Late..ais Actions.
Thought to Be Temporarily Be.
fsit Of Reason..S Search Con-
tinues Today.

The most recent developments in the
postofiice shortage case. and the subse-
quent complication in the disappearance
OF Deputy Postmaster Max Kruskopf
have today assumed another phase in
eject that all indications appear to sup
port the belief that Mr. Kruskopf is at
present bereft Of his reason.
While those friends who were Of the
opinion that Mr.. Kruskopf had left for
parts unknown to escape the humilia-
tion resulting from the exposure Of the
shortage, they did not surrnise but that
he was far. away from Marshalltown.
They were dumbfounded with surprise
Thursday evening when telegram
from Clifford announced that Mr.. Krus-
kopf was there and had put up at the
hotel for the night. A gentleman named
Watrous, a travelling man, who was at
Clifford, saw Mr.. Kruskopf and, altho
not knowing him, knew from the de-
scription that he had heard Of the miss
Ing man that it was he. He Informed
X -AHS OPeidlot dG Tile uePOS ludl ne Was
quite sure that it was Mr.. Kruskopf and
the latter at once began communication
with Inspector Ketcham and Postmaster
saint.
Mr.. Kruskopf had been seen to come
around the depot from the east side O.
the platform. talked a moment to the
agent. asking him the time Of the de.
parture Of the train for the north. HI
then walked over to the west side anc
shortly afterwards went to the hote
kept by Tobias Burke. formerly of this
city, and his daughter and son-in-law
Mr.. and Mrs. McFadden. Mr.. Kruskop
left word to be called in time for thu
train and also that if any one called moi
to disturb him or allow him to be seen
He then went to his room and went Il
aleep
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-16
town to indulge in, communication.
WAS ACTING STRANGELY.

:
All who have seen Mr.. Kruskopf since
he disappeared from home state that he
was acting strangely. At Liscomb yes
terday morning he was first seen by an
Iowa Central engineer. Burfg wkyq pj
Iowa Central engineer. Burt Morgan,
an Iowa Central fireman, also saw him
near Union yesterday. AT Liscomb the
Iowa agent reported this morning that
Mr.. Kruskopf acted as one insane and
was not at all accountable for what he
was doing He lost his pocketbook while
on the platform and when asked by the
agent II he had lost anything his reply
was: "On which side OF the river, this
or that?" Proof Is positive that he has
walked all the way north, and also that
he has not put in an appearance at any
towns until evening. When in CONVEX
sation With Fireman Morgan, who asked
him what he was doing up there, Mr..
JKruskopf replied that he was looking
after dynamiters who had been Destroy
ing fish in the Iowa river.
Mrs. McFadden, who knew Mr.. Krus-
kopf we'll when resident of this city,
informed the party of Marshalltown
friends this morning at Clifford that she
did not recognize him when he entered
the motel last evening, so haggard was
his appearance. He was covered with
dust from hls journey on foot and his
eyes showed a wild and rowing look that
indicated that he was not right mental
".
DR.. II. L. Getz says that from what he
knows Of Mr.. Kruskopf he is willing to
pledge his professional word that
Mr.. Kruskopf was suffering from acute
dipsomania and at present is not re-
sponsible for what he is doing.
PROSECUTION LIKELY.
Postoffice Inspector Ketcham in
formed a Times Republican man this
morning that he had received from
United States Commissioner Macarthur
information that warrant charging
embezzlement would be issued and
would be placed in the hands Of Deputy
United States Marshal Willis for serv-
4 ico
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-10-25
The High Tide of Prosperity

There was an increase of nearly one half
10 the total business of the New York
Clearing House in the year that ended with
September 30 over the preceding year.
The unprecedented height of the tide of
business prosperity is strikingly shown by
this fact.
La no previous year has the Clearing
House recorded transactions aggregating
within twenty-five billions of the seventy
seven billions credited to the year Just
closed. For the year that ended September
30, 1S9s-only three years ago-its total
business was less than forty billions. In
that brief period, therefore, the business of
the country, which is very accurately
measured by the returns of this clty's
Clearing House, has almost doubled.
As q highly significant fact in inter-
national finance and business, 1t may be
noted that for the first six months of 1901.
the London figures are not available for the
last three months-the average total busi-
ness Of London's Clearing House was only
about one-half as large as that of New
YOrk'5.-New York World.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-10-25
ARE PROSPEROUS

Farmers Will Make Up in Increased
Values for any Crop Shortage.
The Orange Judd Farmer sizes up the
condition of the western farmer as follows
Their wheat crop Is worth more than last
year by $3.50, 900, 900.
value this year as last, the shortage in yield
OF corn being made up by advance In price.
Potatoes are SO high that the short crop
will probably return more money to the
farmers than ever before.
Live stock represents value of nearly
$3.50, 600, 900 over last year.
Apples and other fruits are extraor-
dinarily high.
The farm products of the United Utates
this year are doubtless worth $500, 600, 900
more than last years out-turn.
The cereals wheat, corn, oats, rye and
barley raised In the United States during
the past five years represent a value to the
farmer of SC. $50, 600, 900 or an increase of
nearly 81, 100000 over the preceding five
years.
Cotton growers have netted $500, 900, 600
more for the past five crops Q9ol crop
estimated than for the previous FIVE.
Taking 1896 as fair basis of values
during the late agricultural depression, nine
staple crops for this year represent an in
crease In value of over s70O, 900, 900. Live
stock Is worth $1,000. 600, 900 more now
than then.
During the past FIVE years, agricultural
exports have been s93s, 900, 900 greater In
value than for the preceding Eve years, a
gain of per cent, while exports Of manu-
facture have almost doubled In value.
The total stock OF gold in the United
States (s1, 1875. 600, OO0) Is double what it was
five years ago, and the per capita circula
ton OF money (S2s), is 33 per cent greater
uow than then.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-10-25
Subsidize.

Evidence of the need of doing something
for the sea-carrying power Of the United
States is accommodating all the time. Recent
statistics show that one fourth the worlds
ocean trade is in the hands absolutely of &c
large companies of various natiOnalities,
and only one of these is American. This is
the international Navigation Company,
whose tonnage is scarcely feathers weigh,
against the 5,616, 600 tons of the 80 com.
panes referred to. When we realize that
within the past ten years England has bull,
4.6SS steel steamers, with capacity OF
9,793, 600 tons, while i'm the same time
America has built only 465 steel steamers,
with capacity of 743,O0O tons, we begin
to see the weakness of our position.-1he
Marine Journal.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-10-25

There is no better way to judge the future
than by the past. From their experience,
the people of this country, especially the
''middle class" and the workingmeD, can
readily foresee that the abolition of pro-
lection, which has enabled them to increase
their savings billion dollars in the past
four years, and the adoption Of free-trade,
With the idleness and want which followed
that policy before, would not present any
necessity for postal savings banks. During
free-trade in this country the ''middIe
class" and the workiDgmen were more
interested IN and had more use for free
soup houses than savings banks, and the
same conditions would obtain IL free-trade
were again inaugurated. Helena (Mcnt. }
Record.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-10-25

In few wee ks a new coin will be in cir
culation which will be distinct departure
from all rules and usages In American coin
age. Many remember what nuisance the
old Scent piece was-just the size OF dime
and could hardly be told from it. 1t has In
consequence Of the general rage against it.,
disappeared from circulation. The need OF
Scent piece has continued ever present,
aud the government met the occasion BY the
adoption of the Chinese idea, made the coin
with hole In the center. II has been nick
named ''the doughnut," and will doubtless
be known by that name as long as 1t con-
tinues In circulation.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-10-25

The funeral services of Mrs. Fred
Randolph were held at the Congrega-
tional church Oct. II. The remains
were brought from Ann Arbor where
she has been taking treatment. She
was buried at Mt. Pleasant. A special
car was furnished by the Ann Arbor
railroad to convey the mourners to Mt
Pleasant-A. H. Lander, master of
transportation of the Grand Trunk
Western, and his clerk, Mr.. Ladner,
are moving their families to Battle
Creek-Asa Dunn, of Battle Creek,
takes Mr.. Ladners place in the offices
Elk Sheriff Scougale, John Barnard
and DR.. Fair will soon leave for
Arkansas. They are starting saw
mill. Mr. Scougale will move his
family at once-The work on the
Church of Christ is rapidly progressing.
1t is being built entirely of cement.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-10-25
Step in Postal Reform.

1t will not take long to demonstrate
whether or not the recent amendment of the
postal laws raising the rates on a vast
amount of matter heretofore carried as
second class. is to work hardship. The
problem of second class matter has been one
OF the most vexing with which the depart
ment has had 10 deal. The post Office
authorities have claimed for years that an
immense amount of alleged second class
matter properly belonged to different
class and should pay the Scent rate. The
question has been studied by experts and its
importance. has been recognized by the
degree of attention which has been given to
the fort TO remedy the evils of which the
department complained. The concensus of
official opinion seems to have been crystall-
lied into the amendments recently made to
the postal regulations.
The first list OF exclusions is said TO be
sweeping In its extent and to embrace a
number of we'll known serial publications
There has never been any doubt that very
large percentage of the trashy stuff classed
by their publishers as qualifications" were
not entitled To the use of the nails at the
second class rate.
The main purpose of the mails Is to
facilitate business intercourse and other
correspondence. Letters are given the
right of way. But the educative function
Of the service, In the transmission Of books,
periodicals, newspapers and all publications
which disseminate information and spread
knowledge among the people is recognized
In the censorship which is exercised over
matter sent through the mails. The de-
partment is not money making branch of
the government. Its frst aim Is public
convenience, and its second Is public en-
llghtenment Rates should be regulated,
30 far as possible, in such way as to make
the most instructive and beneficial mail
matter the least expensive to transmit.
The postal deficit is growing smaller and
smaller every year, despite the fact that
immense sums are being spent on rural de-
livery. The curtailment of the second class
privileges to reasonable bounds may con-
vert the deficit into profit. The day of
penny postage may be nearer than is sup
posed. Grand Rapids Herald.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-10-25
Probate Court.

Administrator of estate of Emily
Roberts, deceased, and of the estate of
Ethlynn l.. Thornhill, deceased, dis
charged.
Lyman N. Bennitt was appointed adj
ministrator of the estate of Daniel S.
Benntt, deceased.
The will of f. Spencer Robinson, de-
ceased. was admitted to probate. Mrs.
Matilda j. Robinson qualified as execu-
trix.
Mrs Emma r. Lutz was appointed
guardian over her children, Ruth Fl.
Lntz and others, minors.
Mrs. Alice l.. Smith was appointed
special Administrative of the estate of
Forest j. Smith, deceased. AppIica-
ton for appointment of general admin.
istrator to be heard on Dec. 2nd.
The will of Rochus Elsasser, deceased,
has been filed for probate, Hearing
Nov. 18th.
On Nov. 18th will be heard final &C.
counts in the estates of Ida V. McCurdy
and Jane Cudaback, deceased.
VIM. N. Sweet, administrator of the
estate of Asa w. Sweet, deceased, has
asked for license to sell real estate
Hearing Dec. End.
In the estate of Louis F. Lutz, de.
ceased, Jacob Lutz qualified as special
administrator of the estate. Applica.
ton for probate of the will of deceased
filed. Hearing Dec. end.
Mrs. Elizabeth Mortimore has peti.
toned for the probate of the will OF
George Mortimore. deceased. Hearing
Dec. end.
In the estate of Thomas X. Hubbard,
deceased Alex N. Mcqueen, admins.
traitor, has petitioned for license to sell
real estate at private sale. Hearing
Dec. 9th.
KATHERINE f KELSEY,
Probate Register.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-10-25
ScOtt'S
Emulsion

of Cod Liver Oil is the means
of life, and enjoyment of life to
thousands: men women and
children.
When appetite fails, it re-
stores it. When food is a
burden, it lifts the burden.
When youlose flesh,it brings
the plumpness of health.
When work is hard and
duty is heavy, it makes life
bright.
It is the thin edge of the
wedge; the thick end is food.
But what is the use of food,
when you hate it, and can't d.
gest it?
SCOTS Emulsion of Cod
Liver. Oil is thefood that makes
you forget your stomach.
II you have not tried It. send for
free sample, its agreeable taste vii
scoTf 4 BOVINE. Chemists,
soc. and 800 all druggists,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-10-25
a VIGOROUS SERMON
BY Rev. Frank S. Lyon at the Baptist
Church Sunday Morning.

Theme, "The Voice From the Pit. I"
Text, Psalms, 40:l-3: 81 waited pa
tiently for the Lord; and he inclined
unto me, and heard my cry. He
brought me up also out of an horrible
pit, out OF the miry clay; and he set
my feet upon rock, and established
my goingS. And he hath put new
song in my mouth, even praise unto
our God. Many shall see it, and fear,
and shall trust in the Lord"
Synopsis: The text is an analysis Of
Christian experience in which we find
several elements. 1st. The spirit Of
penitsnce. The text shows David to
have been truly penitent; the figure is
of one who has fallen into a pit, from
which he has no power to extricate
himself, and from the mire and horror
Of which he cries to be delivered. In
his cry we find another element in
Christian experience viz, prayer.
II waited patiently for the Lord,
and he inclined unto me and heard my
cry" The prayer is full Of energy,
hope and persistency. Such prayer al
ways brings pardon and deliverance,
and pardon Is another element in chris
tian experience. David knew that
the change had taken place. He was
drought up" and tout Of" Then he
was given power, another element in
the analysis, to stand and to go. "He
set my feet upon rock and establish
ed my goings." In view of all that
has preceded what is more natural
than praise, which is the final element
in the analysis of christian experience.
"He hath puta new song into my
mouth, even praise unto our God"
The Christians praises belong to the
life that now is and to that which is to
come and shall never cease.
We are next led to notice the infiu-
ence OF Christian experience. "Many
shall see it and fear, and trust in the
Lord" Here the christian is privi-
legged to enter the harvest field for
soul winning with the authority of his
Masters great commission. The ex-
tent of christian influence cannot be
measured and by it God will revolu-
tiOniZe the world.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-10-25
Farmers New Map Of Michigan and
Michigan Book"

At last Michigan has map thatwor.
thily represents rich and prosperous
commonwealth. For the first zine the
entire state, including the great Isle
Royale, is clearly shown with all its be-
longings in their proper geographical
position.
There is artistic work even in the
title, which is attractive with its repre-
sensations of apple blossoms (the State
flower), State Seal and State Capitol.
1t is not mere township map, but
shows the sections as surveyed and the
small lakes and streams, and as q
matter of course the railroads are &C
curate, the township boundaries care
fully defined, and cities, villages, post
Office and railroad stations located and
named in remarkably clean and clear
cut letters.
1t is safe to say that it is the most
correct and complete map now before
the public. 1t is a Michigan map made
by Detroit firm, Silas Farmer & Co.,
who are evidently experts in their line.
AS specimen of elegant map.making
we have never seen its equal. Dura-
bility is one of its strongest points, for
1t is clothbacked.
The michigan Book" state CYCLIC
pedia of $50 pages, is published in con-
nection with the map. 1t contains, be-
sides thousands of items Of information,
maps in colors of each of the SO counties
in the State.
1t will answer almost any question re-
garding Michigan history, institutions,
productions, government. laws, cleo
tions' offices, etc. Every citizen will
lind it invaluable. The map and book
are sold together for 81 Agents are
wanted. Address Silas Farmer & Co. i.
Detroit.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-10-25
Real Estate Transfers.

S. Gum to E. Hurrell pit oil II j. H.
Kelley's add Owosso $3.50.
f. Reed to G. Barker ST mel sw4 sec
16 Vernon $1.O0.
+. KrausS to G. Gutekrinst WI mel
sec q Owosso $500.
A. Wallace to w. Quinn pit WI set
sec SO Rush $4,000.
f. McClintock to M. Woodbury. Its 5
to II blk q Laingsburg 1925.
j. Haneisen, Jr., to III. Haneisen pit
nw4 sec "a Antrim $1,000.
A. Sutterby to G.. Lewis & WI swt
net sec Is Antrim $1,000.
G. Clay to w. Clay WI WI ne4 sec %
Antrim-
III. Walters to +. Vantuyl ct al 1t l
& nj 3.4 blk Colby add Morrice $1,000.
III. Walters to F. Vantuyl ct al Its l
to blk 10 Morrice $1,000.
B. Woodward to j. Mahaney 1t sub
reserve A. L. Williams add Owosso
$1,000.
w. Randall to f. Mead s. WI Oh net
sec Is New Haven $4,000.
E. Slack to n. LOomis set ne4 sec 13
Venice 1850.
N. Loomis to J. ST. John, n 10a set n
Ell sec 13 Venice, $425.
B. Brewer to M. Brewer, WI set sec
Is, Bennington, $1,000.
L. Rittenberg to X. Sweet, lot and
pit 1914 blk 3, Weeks I'd add, Laings-
burg, $3.50.
w. Hume to ]. Curtis, lots 37-3S Nc
Arthur & Cummins' add Corunna,
800.
]. Callard to o. Bailey, lot II blk S,
Laverock's add, Owosso, 800.
E. McGuineas to G. Cole and wife pit
outlot IL, J. H. Kelley's add, Owosso,
$1,000.
O. Williams to A. Harper, pit, lot 6
blk l, Struber's sub, Owosso, 800.
Durand Land Co. to J. M. Fitch, lot
16 blk IA, D. L. Co.'S I'd add, and lot 2
blk sub outlot f, d. L. Co.'S Sd add,
Durand, $65.
G. Bugbee toe. Austin, set set sec
"a, Sciota, $1,000.
w. Chapel to FL. Sage and wife, pr
blk 8, Cary 8 add, Corunna, 5000.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-10-25
a Eiendjsh Attack.

An attack was lately made on G. F. Col
lier, of Cherokee, Iowa, that nearly proved
fatal. 1t came through his kidneys. His
back got SO lame he could not stoop with
out great pain, nor sit In chair except
propped by cushions. No remedy helped
him until he tried Electric Bitters which
effected such wonderful change that he
writes he feels like new man. This mar
velous medicine cures backache and kidney
trouble. puri6es the blood and builds up
your health. Only SOC at j. s. Haggart
and Will E. Collins drug stores.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-10-25
Tae local pastors of Allegan have

Tae local pastors of Allegan have
formed an association and have formulated
funeral code. Among other things they
suggest that there be only three hymns
sung, that the scripture lesson, prayer and
sermon be brief; that no one be expected to
IN fact they recommend that the services be
arranged with thoughtful care for the
living. The wearing of mourning costumes
for period OF time after the obsl quies, is
borrowed from hesthsn customs and they
recommend that that, too, be discontinued.
1--WE sorrow 10. as those that have no
hone"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-10-25
Tot Causes Night Alarm.

"One night my brothers. baby was taken
with Group" writes Mrs. j. G. Snider, of
Crittenden, KY, cit seemed 1t would
strangle before we could get doctor, so we
gave It DR.. Kings New Discovery, which
g "a, quick relief and permanently cured 1t.
we always keep IL In the house to protect
our cnildren from Group and whoopiDg
cougn. it cured me Of chronic bronchial
, mouoe mat no other remedy would re-
mese Intalli6le for coughs, colds, throat
and lung troubles. soc and 81 90. Trial
Collins.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-10-25
No Name Assembly Series.

The No Name Assembly Club has ar
ranged the following series of parties
for the season of 1901-l9O2 at the
armory:
Oct. 25-Assembly, to IL standard.
Nov. 8-Assembly.
Nov. 2S-Thanksgiving ball, $50 to
200.
Dec. 6-Assembly.
Dec. 20-Assembly
Dec. 31-New Years ball.
Season tickets will soon be on sale
at s5. Single admissions for assem-.
blies rs cents each, for holiday parties
s125 each. The o. l.. l. full orchestra
will furnish music.