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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1902-10-07

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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-22
ABOUT COMPROMISES.
j. w. Yerkes Sets a Minimum for
Amounts That Will Be Accepted.

Commissioner J.W.Yerkes of the in
ternal revenue department, has issued
a circular to the collectors OF internal
revenue and revenue agents, regard
ing the amount the Washington office
considers it advisable to accept in
settlement of a case in which the
breaking of the revenue laws is
charged. Commissioner Yerkes' cir
cular is as follows:
Washington, D. c., April 2, 1892.
To collectors of internal revenue and
revenue agents:
1t frequently occurs that in submit
ting propositions in compromise of
liability for violation ofsshe internal
revenue laws the parties charged of
fer the sum of S.. This Office will
consider and determine each case on
its merits, whatever may be the cost
of the investigation leading to the as
sessment. 1t is proper, however, that
as rule, the sum rendered should not
be less than the expenses of the gov
eminent incurred in the detection of
the offense and the consideration OF
the offer 1t rarely occurs that this eX-
pense does not exceed S.. +. You are
therefore advised ito, refrain hereafter
from advising the acceptance of a
proposition in compromise where the
amount offered is but S., except in ex.
IRENE cases where it is clearly shown
that the violation of law was without
intention and where the circumstances
of the case and the financial condition
of the party strongly appeals for the
acceptance of so small an amount.
J. w. Yerkes, Commissioner
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-22

There is difference between cheap
shoes and shoes that are cheap. Cheap
shoes are dear at any price while a
good reliable shoe at a low price is in
reality the cheap shoe. That is the
kind we have for your inspection.
Take our line of shoes for ladies and
gentlemen at $500 and $3.50 and for
general style, durability, good looks
and comfort they cannot be excelled.
The reputation that John Fleming, 222
=. Main street, has built up during the
long time he has been in business
here in Ottumwa is founded on the
principle of never misrepresenting and
always giving entire satisfaction. Be
sure to give him a call next time you
are in town.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-22
VEGETABLE CANNING.
John Morrell G Co. Will Open a New
Department,

Department.
[From Saturdays DaiIy.J
According to present plans John
Morrell & Co. will open up tomato
canning industry within the next few
months IN connection with their can
ming department. 1t is the present
plan to give the matter good trial
during the coming season with view
to making it permanent feature of
the business should it prove success
full.
1t was stated by MI Morrell this
morning concerning this matter that
the company has already contracted
Tor tomatoes during the coming sea-
son with which they will give the mat
ter fair trial The present depart
ment where the pork and beef products
are put up, will, it is thought be large
enough to accommodate the new indus
try during the coming summer, and
there will probably be no changes in
the way of enlarging the present de-
partment.
IT the new departure in the way of
canning vegetables proves during the
coming season to be a successful one
it is probable that the company will
extend this industry to other vegeta-
bles raised in this part of the state"
said Mr.. Morrell in speaking of the
future of the project. If this be done
it will doubtless require the charging
of the facilities of the present canning
department at the packing house and
it is stated by Mr.. Morrell that any ad-
ditions which become necessary will
be made accordingly.
The present plan of John Morncil C
Co. to open up vegetable canning de-
partment is a move in which the far
mers of this county and vicinity will
be greatly interested, as it's success
will mean much to the agricultural in
dustry of this part of the state. Ac-
cording to Mr.. Morrells estimate the
average yield of the tomato crop per
acre, will be about 800 bushels.
Though the prices may vary consid-
cradle from season to season it will
bring new phase into the farming in
dustry in this county.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-22
Farms and City Property for Sale

e
6 room house with bath room and good
furnace, on Lincoln avenue, price $1,000.
6 room house on West Fourth street,
price $1,G0O.
{ room house with furnace, on North
Court street, price S2,250
y Nice cottage on Mclean street
) room cottage on Division street, price
$500.
0 room house and good barn on West
Main street.
sc acres Just outside city limits, 2
houses, one with 6 rooms and one with 3
rooms, price $1,000.
~. acres in West Ottumwa, good room
house, barn and outbuildings, plenty Of
fruit, price $500
Small cottage on North Elm street, price
$500; will sell OH instalmcnts.
Good vacant lots on jefferson street on
proposed street railway line.
Vacant lots in all parts of the city.
Farms of ali sizes in Wapelo county at
prices from $50 to 500 per acre.
Also agents for land in South and North
Dakota and Minnesota.
SPRY & OSTERTAG,
Summers building, corner Court and Sec
ond streets, Ottumwa, Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-22
All About Spirit and okoboil Lakes.

A descriptive and illustrated book
let of Spirit and Okoboii Lakes in
northwestern Iowa, located along the
line of the Burlington, Cedar Rapids G
Northern Ry. will be sent free on ap-
plication to the undersigned. This
book also contains the game laws of
Minnesota and Iowa. There are a
number of good boarding houses and
hotels around these lakes, and plenty
of good cottages to rent.
Jno. G.. Farmer,
A. G. P. & T. A., b. G. R. & N. Ry.,
Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-22

stop at Chicago, New York and Bos-
ton, and will sail from the latter place
April 20, on the steamer Common
wealth, due at Liverpool May 1.
Harry Hill of the killing department
who has been a sufferer from appendi-
cltis for some time, is reported much
better. 1t was thought it would be ne
cessary to perform an operation on
him, but the danger is now past and
he is much improved in health.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-22
Cheap Rates to California

daily. During the month of April the
Wabash railway will sell one way col
onist tickets to several points in Cali
fornia at the low rate of $2925. For
further information call on A. J. Pack
ard, agent.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-22

Rev. James D. Jessup was born
February ~, 1853, in Montgomery
county. Ind, and moved with his par
ents to Henry county, Iowa, when he
was a child. He died April 10, 1902,
He united with the M. e. church in
1871, and was married December "a,
1873 to Miss d. J. Patterson. Thirteen
children were the result of this mar
rage. He is survived by the widow
and ten children-Mrs. Ada Pitcher
Mrs. May Walker of Wapello county
Everett, Gertie, Leonard Roy, Lulu
Ethel, Tressy and Agnes-who mourn
the loss of a loving father and devot
ed husband. There is also left seven
grandchildren. In 1873 he united with
the United Brethren church in which
he was an ordained minister until his
death. His delight was to preach the
gospel and call sinners to repentance
The deceased endured with peculiar
fortitude pains sting, and to him death
was an expected deliverance. Still
the news that he is gone falls heavily
upon the hearts of those who knew
him best. The thought of leaving his
family worried him, yet he was will
ing to obey the call. During all of his
sickness he was never known to muir
muir He lived by faith in the Son OF
God and died in the hope of glorious
resurrection. His influence remains tc
cheer those who are endeavoring tt
walk in the pathway he has journey
ed. He lived his noon and evening
in Henry, Davis and Wapello counties
He was laid to rest at the Floris
cemetery, Thursday evening, April 10
Sympathy goes out to meet the be
reaved. l.. S. w.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-22

lao aces, fenced, good grass, plenty OF
water, 5 room house, wind mill, cattle sheds.
LOO acres in cultivation. Hodgnau county, L.
Van Buren, county, Iowa farm, 100 acres. $50
an acre; includes some sheep and carries half
Of this seasons crop 40 acres meadow, 50
acres crop, 80 acres pasture. $1,000 stock gen
eral merchandise o exchange for good farm
Doing fine business and clean stock. L. G..
RniaS. Rirminp ham. Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-22

EDeg SALE-Fractional acres inside cor
4 poratinn of Aerose, suitable for poultry or
fruit; snap if taken soon. Address ]. w.
Dunbar, Melrose, Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-22
Western Packing.

There is further curtailment in
the marketing of hogs throughout the
western markets, although the local
market shows an advance. The total
western packing is 100000 as compar-
ed with $4,000 the preceding week
and 100000 one year ago. Since
March the total has been 1885, 900
against 100000 a year ago. Promi-
nent places -comnare as follows.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-22

A district convention of the Chris
tian church will be held at Newton
next week.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-22

[From Saturdays Daily.]
John Morrell & Co. packed $3.50
hogs during the past week against
6,050 one week ago and $500 the pre-
vious week. This shows a gain for
the week just closed of 1000 hogs.
The price of the product has shown a
steady advance and the top price now
quoted is $3.50 as compared with
$3.50 last week and $3.50 the week
previous, an advance of 40 cents in the
past two weeks.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-22

FOR SALEI-Lot IS in Dain addition; and lot
i "a, block 4. Janney addition. cheap for cash
desirable locations; good investment. Courier
Printing Co.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-22

E-O2s sss4E--Ten good, improved Emmett
county farms. some of them we'll improved
and worth more money than we ask for them.
Price -augCs from $50 to 500 per acre. Anyone
wanting a farm rs home or Investment will
make no mistake by writing TO NJ. II. Schloe-
man. Walingford, Ia. Ior full particulars. He
also has lists covering 100 acres of land in
Minnesota, Western Canada, North and South
Dakota.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-22

A black list in the hands of white
men is always conspicuous.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-22

EAGNlE s. top AMI see exhibit. Eastern
MS SO IL, ra frait, etc, displayed in
lDoty'. window. Let tell you about the
country wnere IT grew. Young & Turnbow,
Garfield. Washington. Lowcuberg g. Co OF
tuniwa. Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-22
MISCELLANEOUS.

WJlslEGc to w II. Campbell & CO., Perry
w OKLA, Immigration agents. for cheap
fans a1eae lie line of Santa Fe railroad east
err Osla' nii:I-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-22

COR SALE-Eggs for Matching from White
Wyandottes scoring from "a TO S.. Dr.. d.
) Brown, Holman Office Building.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-22
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
OBITUARY.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
John Robertson died at his late home
near Oakley, Ia, April IL, 1902, aged
IS years, % days. Deceased was born
at Platsburg, Washington county, Ind,
March IA, 1917. In June 1916 he was
united in marriage to Matilda Wade.
To this union seven children were
born, DR.. Frank Robertson, one infant
deceased, Mrs. Martha J. Freed, Car
thage, Mo-; Matthew, of Campbellburg
Charles Robertson of Ottumwa, Iowa.
His wife dying September, 1868, he
came to Iowa in the fall Of 1869, set
ting near Charlton in the spring of
1870. On March 81, 1874, he was unit
ed in marriage to Miss May Bishop.
To this union four children were born,
Eva M, Manda M, Will B., and Thorn
as R., who were with him during his
last hours. His daughter, Mrs. Freed,
and son Matthew were detained by i'll
ness and could not be present at the
funeral. The deceased was a member
of the Christian church at Oakley.
Father Robertson during his last ill
ness which was over one year. often
expressed his desire to depart and be
with Christ. He bore his suffering
with remarkable patience and Chris
tian fortitude, until his Savior said it
is enough. His funeral was held in
the Christian church at Oakley, April
Is, at 10 a. M, conducted by his pastor,
Rev. A. Pierson, who spoke to a large
and sympathetic audience from He
orews 9:27, after which they followed
his remains to the City of Silence at
Charlton to await the resurrection of
the just.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-22

EOir SALE-Oi1 stock in First National Oil
Company of Lawton, o. t.. Write Il. W.
Bransou, Cherokee, Kansas.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-22

April IA, 1902, occurred the death of
Jennie Bawen Fife, the wife of ]. w.
Fife, after a short illness.
Jennie June Bawen was 26 years of
age and was the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. B. M. Bawen of Eldon. She was
married to j. W. Fife, December 10,
1900, after which they moved to her
husbands farm near by, where they
built a good and comfortable home,
where they resided at the time of her
death.
Mrs. Fite was member of the
Bethlehem Christian church and was
a firm believer in Gods word and low
ed to sing, leaning on Jesus. Jen-
ME leaves Borrowing husband, father
and mother, three sisters and two
brothers, and many friends to mourn
her loss. xxx.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-22

EOss S4sLHl-177 acre farm at 500 per acre.
One of the best farms i'll Monroe county;
one mile I ON Albia; good brick house, rooms.
Terns-O ne-lialf down. balance i'll payments
to suit buyer. T. S. Lower. Abba. Iowa,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-22

Mems Balbriggan Underwear, draw
ers with double seat, good O9C
35c value, special, a garment NV
Big line Negligee Shirts, Percale
and Madras, cuffs to match, 1Sf
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-22
CLASSIFIED WANT ADS.
one.half centper word, each insert ION.
WANT ED.

wANTED-Position in law office by gentle
w man photographer; experienced; can fur
nish good references. Address K, Box lo5' ST.
Ansgar, Ii.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-25
Petticoats and Trousers,
Linpincntts.

Ltpplncott g.
 There is only one pr. Mary Walker. Minist .r wu approached. and. stopping to shake hands with me. was introduced to her.
 The spinal infection was barely com pleted when the little doctor stepped back d pace. and, drawing her rather slight anatomy up to the uttermost scmblanct of dignity that she could command, with an expression, too, of utter dlsapproba- ton upon her countenance. eyed the big CbInaman most severely for a moment
 With a look of astonishment at this attitude. to winch the popular diplomat is SO little accustomed. he waited in curios- i,v for what was coming, fo: Dr. Mary s expression was portentous. At last she let him have it. with look that might have annihilated one less philosophers
 Why do you wear petticoats. MT Wu?"
 The Minister smiling blandly. as only a Chinaman can replied;
 "Rsc5uSc it Is the custom of my coun try, madam" And then, after siiGA pause. to give his wordz all the effect rossIhle- why do, you wear trousers madam"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-25
Layerpool Co.ton Futures
Chicago Grain and Provisions

CHICAGO April 24.--Bulls in the grain pits
 changed fronts today and bears came In for
 marixable advance of dry weather dusty weather map started prices firm. but rams
 brought a scare and liqudation vas the order
 of the day Prices slipped down badly. May
 wheat. closing llsaiS lower: May corn iMc
 depressed and May oats | .sc off. Provisions
 were Independently firm and closed 2's to S9
 Dry weather being the cause of yesterdays
 wheat spiurge 1t was but natural that any
 thing in the way of rains in the wheat belt
 should influence rapid changes fin sentiment on
 the part of the bulls There was plenty of
 Dull newseahles were strong, receipts small sn.. In abundance. The morning weather report showed the wheat fields as dry as tinder. Selling started carly merely for p-onts by the longs who had accumulated stuff at low prices. This eased the market somewhat, but when the rain reports from Kansas arrlVea quidated freely. especially St Louis, which sold very heavily and slumped. Before there the market here. prices had slipped down almost 2 cents. Late in the day there was fair covering and values recovered a little nc lower at 761sd76%c, and fell to- 7547sA. closing weak sd 5. depressed at I5hG7oS
 Local rssepts were 2s S Sne of ss cars, making total for the three points of lss cars. against 2o7 last week and 2eo a
 sso ts snshe. ago. seaboard clesrances in wheat and flour eql lled 728, 900 bushels
 Sympathy with the wheat break was enough to start corn down hill, but the big pull crowd which bought heavily of July yesterday turned in to sell out much of its holdings, an l induced a bad slump. Sentiment was changed somewhat on general news Country offerings
 were larger. the Southwest sold and was weak and reports had 1t that the new crop was l starting well. An increased acreage also was reported in the Northwest. Leading interests did a good buying business as prices declined, but the, pit closed very weak and almost at the bottom values. July was the weakest option. Commission houses were on both sides of the market but favored selling May | on firm cables. and the early weather reports. siumped to esis and closed weak Ihs lower. at 63k. Receipts small at 69 cars
 Oats suffered with the other grains. Rains Southwest and freer country offerings indIced liberal selling and though packers and com mission houses bought we'll and held prices up for a time. declines ensued Trade was on | liberal scale. May sold from 44la down to | 43 and closed weak, SC of at 43H Receipts, l 67 cars. ' There was active scramble to buy hog products at the opening of the market because l of light run of hogs and better prices at the yards. Packers were the best buyers and forced prices up. Later the same interests un- loaded profits and grains weakened and offerings became liberal, some of the early gains were lost The close. however, was firm. 1 July pork closed 21ac up at Sl7. o2R after
 selling at si7.ls: July lard closed S67.sc ur
 at sIo9 lo.o2ls and July ribs 2%@sc higher
 at Se. .4one .42ls.
 rhs ,sadina futures ranged as foiiows'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-25
Murphy 6 Co.'s Qnc.) Cotton Letter

NEW YORK. April 24.-The feature of the early market an advance of considerable importance at Liverpool, which not only scared bears. but caused little surprise to the bull crowd. The active demand for spot cotton in that market was evidently due to anxiety of spinners of Manchester, while nu- merous cables at hand denoting no lit tie eagerness to buy futures in all quantities on the continent well as elsewhere. The Idea that the question of supply and demand is mpTessing the trade across the water ap- pears to be entertained here and 1t looks as If the people who will use the cotton are beginning to realize the fact that there is pos sibity of decided scarcity of raw material before the crop begins to move. The early market advanced Sml points, but li- quidation prevented much anxiety. The feeling was growing that more cotton wh he needed and this gives bulls confidence of higher level of prices The information far at hand as to the condition of the crop is quite satisfac- tory but the information is slow In coming in and the absence of more news regarding 1t leave some people at sea. In some quarters the meagre reports called bullish and in others they are called bearish. This refer4 to the questions of acreage and fertilizer saies. both of which quite important. It is con ceded that what cotton is in the ground is doing we'll but the question still unsolved Is what quantity has been or will he planted an l to what extent fertilizers have hecn or will be used during the season compared with previous years Weather in the South today WIS per feet in all directions. Fort receipts were g. O00 against "a 900 last year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-25
Fl. & B. Deer's Cotton Letter

fSpcCtal to The AdVerUter.l
 NEW ORLEANS April 24.-General buying by tine continent and Alexandria caused the sharp improvement in Liverpool today, ani our market in sympathy opened 54I0 points higher advanced e1ii subsequently vn the frmness of spots. closing at a net gain of | 5 a @ points on old crop months and 6d | on new. The Houston Post of April 23r1 gives it's first cotton crop report for Texas, the summary of which is follows: Acreage about the same last year Planting will be completed about May 10th. As rule, there is a sufficiency of seed for partial replantipg Rain is needed in only few counties in West and Southwest Texas. Very little cot ton is held by farmers. though small lots to be found in most Of the producing counties Only one county reports boil weevil, while others in the district expressly state that none of the weevil has appeared. Out look for crop is generally considered good for this time of the year" As predicted several days ago 1t the cards for Liverpool to get very buish. when most of those in America who started this campaign were ready to retire IL looks as if that mar ket is ready to lead even though present prices are high. It is also thought by those who are D Eenth.,siastic that much higher prices will ma tertalize shortly. We, however, suggest that our friends be extremely conservative in their future operations present values discount great deal in the situation. Receipts the demand for spots and prospects for the next crop will continue to govern.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-25
1 IT. Scale & Co.'S Cotton Letter.
 lRv Snecial Iaasad NYira


 NEW ORLEANS. April 24.-Liverpool star tied the trade today by passing the goal of Sd with one effort. and at time when many were content that there was no immediate necessity for such action. Deliveries were reported about 3 points higher and spots were marked up i-l6 under the influence of a good demand. the sales amounting to I5.ooo bales Ph- vate cables attributed the rise to large buy ing orders for deliveries from the continent and Egypt and increased demand In gen eral for spots. The effect of Liverrools cour SC on this market was electric. Scattered shorts covered without any further persuasion and big bulls bought freely with a confidence that bordered on conviction. In this process new high price records for the season were estab- iished and the market maintained a very firm tone throughout the day. Closing quotations are i6fi9 points higher this crop and s dll points higher on the next. As natural consequence of events in the English market. an increasing frmness was observed in the spot department here. fact which only serves to encourage faith in the situation and those of. the bulls who were tempted to take profits noticeably uneasy because they were af- forded no advantageous opportunity in the shape of a material reaction to reinstate their purchases. Sentiment is rarely so pronounced In favor of the market as at p-esen; and there is apparent opposition of importance to the upward tendency of prices.