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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-08-21
Good Music In the West.
From the New York Times

There ts no moro encouraging sign Of
Sn9 times tha the development OF good
musical taste throughout this republic.
IL - O. matter OF fact that this develop
rnent IL particularly noticeable now In
he west and southwest. Only within re-
cent years has 1t been possible for niu-
steal artists Of fne gifts. but without SEN
Of PRderewsld or Wilhalmi to make long
tours OF the smaller cities west OF Chit
cago,. with assurance Of ~pecuniary proat
the musical comprehension OF an audience.
Nobody goes to piano recitals just to
while away an idle hour or so. Where
piano sesstals ere profitable there must
appreciation OF It. Where that exists,
there Is assuredfy a high order OF general
inteiligence. Good music does not appeal
culture is essential to its enjoyment
symphonic music 10 demanded, too,
nowadays, In towns which 20 years ago
had not advanced In musical culture above
the level OF the negro minstrel quartet.
The experiences Of the permanent orches-
ira OF Minneapolis are sufficient proof Of
this fact, This organization OF 80 skilled
years by a. subsidy Of $4,000 yearly, pro-
Vtded by public-spirited citizens, with SO
good results that the arrangement will be
continued Tor another term q Y years;
Minneapolis. where there is a abundance
of wealth and culture, Is the result of this
oFchestra's recent tour Of nine weeks
kotA, Nebraska and Kansas in which
nightly concerts were given In cities with
populations ranging from 1000 to 10000.
No CONCESSIONS were made IN the pro-
grams to immature taste. Yet the profits
OF the tour were $4,000. Considering the
large expenses OF such an undertaking.
his showing Is remarkable.
The multiplication OF permanent Or
chostras in the large western cities Will
be beneficial to the whole country. st.
Paul has its orchestra, which exists not
only. for that city but for the musical en-
ltghtenment and enjoyment of smaller
communities. The Chicago orchestras
have annual tours. Clearly, good music is
wanted py she western Amerieans' .r ano
this assured a TX.
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with plenty.
He made entertainments for the mighty
highways for motor power, built revet-
ments and staid the proud waves OF the
great rivers.
He planted and harvested the crops TO
give the confederate soldier food, even
though they were fighting to fasten the
shackles of slavery tighter upon him.
He was the guardian OF virtue and for
tunes In that period and. there IS not Q
case on,record where he betrayed the COM
hdence reposed In him..
He has been loyal to the government
Ask the battleields Of the civil n In
dian ware, ask San Juan hill In Cuba ASK
Manila, Philippine islands, and her enc
yirons. These historic places cho "Ha
has done all things well"
The emancipation only freed hig body
withstanding this monster barrier he has
struggled EDWARDS and upwards exhibit
ing patience rarely found In any other
race. N
since this is true, I believe that even
the carioaturist and dialectictan should
not paint him blacker than he is II Is
a grave injustice to report the social
gatherings Of the colored people In dialect
IT gives false impressions n very often
closes q door Of hope against a struggling
people, who are U every encourage
ment. I m using my influence to induce
respectable families of my race to locate
here, as many OF them make acceptable
domestics nj Iaborers. j hope in the fu-
ture the caricaturist and dialectician viii
Rev. M. II. Spencer.
Pastor Zion Baptist church.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-08-21
WAGNER SOMETIMES
HAD DIFFICULTY IN
PAYING WINE BILLS.
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Great Composer Liked His Es-
ssnce Of Grape and Consumed
Quantities Of It.
LETTERS REVEAL TASTES
@ ---------
Noted German Musician Also Was an
Artist in "staIlins orr His
Creditors, Of Whom He
Had Many.
REVEAL TASTES

Berlin. Special: Eleven hitherto I'm.
published letters OF Richard Wagner
have come to light In connection with
the Wagner memorial exhibit, now
or history at Leipsic. All were writ
ten by the famous composer between
1854 and 1871 to his wine dealers. They
show that he liked good wine, and that
sometimes he had trouble in paying for
It. The first letter, written In Munich
In November, 1854, is typical Of all. He
addressed the dealer as ''most honored
sir" thanks him for the last shipment,
and continues:
II beg you to renew as soon ais pos
Btble nay supply by a considerable
consignment Of half bottles OF the table
wine. From 90 to 100 bottles OF each
variety would about meet my needs.
Regarding payment, will o have the
kindness 20 state your wishes. In
general It best suits my financial cir
cuInstances to make a large yme
on a fixed day; this is easier than to
make smaller payments at indefinite
periods. You need have no measures
II the reckoning climbs a bit, since the
peculiar character OF my income makes
It easy for me TO have a large sum at
my disposal at time"
In june, 1857, Wagner ordered $50
bottles OF red and the same amount OF
white wine. and In November OF the
same year another supply, but this
time In casks. since he was in Lu-
cerne, where wine In bottles is made
u~nthinkably dear by the cantonal
tariff"
In October, 1869, Wagner wrote to
his most honored sir and friend"
begging more time on an account. The
following April he again made ex-
cuses for failure to pay, and in Octo-
Der he was again forced to asked for
an extension.
The flrm evidently granted the re-
quest for Wagner wrote in January,
1871, from Lucerne, expressing his
thanks and continuing naively:
In order to maintain our business
connections, ! wish you would send
wine which I&drink 80 regularly"
This Is the last OF the II letters.
Whether the great composer finally
paid the bill does not appear.
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The carleaturIst and the Neara.

Sioux city. Ias-specialTTne carica-
ture may be instructive, and at
times IL may be- necessary. But very
often It has proven to be a destructive in
strument against a harmless people or
person. In the state OF Mississippi the
negro had been so ~caricatured until In
many sections of the state It was not con-
sidered a crime TO kill one even though he
had not given any offense.
An italian laborer inflamed by the art
OF the caricaturist, killed an innocent
negro In h city Of Vicksburg; he was
tried. found guilty and sentenced to hang.
This poor, unfortunate man cried out IN
court: N kille white man for kille mig
In Missip?" The caricaturist had infiamed
his brain Rnd the result was two men paid
the awful toll.
The negro has suffered very much at the
hand of this class OF artists. He is not
a trcspasSer In America, he was brought
TO this country against his will, enslaved
n maltreated for more than two CEN
turtles, He bore his burden patiently, and
carried his case to the court OF heaven.
and pleaded there to nave his condition
ameriorated.
He made the swamp lands OF the Caro-
linas, Georgia. Florida. Louisiana, Mis-
sippi, Arkansas. etc, bloom and fruit
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-08-21
prunkards GETTING soaresr.
FrOm the San Francisco Bulletin

Nearly half the United States Is dry.
The old slave states, embracing fully
one-quarter OF the population OF the
United States, have with great unani.
nifty outlawed the liquor traffic. All
through the border states, the north
wet and the west there are Sahares
continually advancing their frontiers.
Public opinion IL frowning down the
liquor habit In a way that strikes
home. 1t is ~operaliis in q sort OF
cold-blooded way through business.
Time was when everyone dallied more
or less frankly with the enemy. The
lawyer, the doctor, the banker and the
general mar Of affairs began the day
with the matutinal cocktail and wasn't
entirely put of touch during his waking
hours. That Is all changed. The sue
cessful man today Is the sober
Anyone connected with a bank. a q
camille establishment or an Insurance
company discovered while suffering
from ENHANCEMENT Of the legs has
short shrift, indeed,
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-08-21

ready he stepped over to the takle and
discovered that accidently he set the
vial upon a book. which inspection.
showed to be q Gideon bible. AS he
opened It his eyes fell upon the sem
tence, III discouraged or in trouble,
read Psalm 126 and John IA" He read
these two selections, then went to the
window and threw the bottle OF poison
as far as he could send It, returned to
the table, knelt and then, and there gave
his heart to God. He is today an ac-
tive church member and q good cit
lien" hi.
steadyins straylns Steps.
A novelist could find plenty, OF ma
terial Of human interest in the story
OF the Gideon bibles. Here is an UNI
commonly dramatic one on file at
Gideon headquarters in Chicago:
"A wife and children We're on the
point Of being sacrificed by me tonight
when / picked UP this book In a half
cynical, half curious moment OF a pass
ing fancy. Alone here In the room, I
became interested before i realized.
The minutes passed and I read ON I'M
consciously. Finally when 1t dawned
upon me that I had an appointment I
looked at my watch. It al an hour
late. The train had gone and the wom-
an with whom I had agreed to so east
probably was wondering where I was.
4 am glad I missed the train"
Pertinent to current discussions OF
the life of O young women In big cities
Is this passage from one letter:
Last night, after lighting the fight
that every young woman with any ap-
pearance fights, ] found myself in Chi
cago at this hotel. / had papers, mag
azines, books, and other reading mat
ter, but for O joke--yes, toke-I picked
up n bible. It fell open at the 10th
Psalm. Can you imagine the impress
sion Il made upon me2 I read Il again
and again. Needless to say II helped
me and ! feel better. happier and not
so much alone" K
Hard on Hotel Lights.
Ali sorts OF persons have written
their experience with these opportunity
discovered bibles. One senator sent
$50 for the work, as q token of his APP
probation, An actress wrote a pathetic
letter, and sent money for a bible she
could own. (Some copies of the bible
are pilfered from the hotelsl) A fu-
gitive from Justice read the book, and
went back home to "take his medi-
cine" The widow, the prodigal, the
discouraged business ma the sleep
less wayfarer-all have written their
gratitude,
The hotel keepers approve, although
n hotel keeper said they caused an
increase in his light bills. Some hotels
have paid for their wi supply Of
bibles. .fe@1 me- "
The Gideons take charge OF buying
and placing the books, but the funds
are usually raised among the local
church folk, and other religious organ
.izations cooperate.
The imprimatur OF a travelling mems
organization upon these books is a
shrewd commentator and appeal, for
no nan can make good asa commercial
traveller and be a milksop That the
worldly wise and sophisticated drum
mers are the great American circula-
tors OF the bible is certainly signifi-
,nant ~ TN s#" EHA4 rEs~fga.. E..# ,w fapEE. .Hs
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-08-21

IT have the best pitching staff in the
league--yes. In the country" says Cal
.lahan, 'and pitchers count for q lot
in q close race, especially when there
are 30 many double headers 10 be
played. Where other managers can
point to one, two or three high-ciass
pitchers, I have six or seven upon
which to rely. The acquisition Of Hal
Chase gives me one OF the best infields
In the country. No club is better fixed
behind the bat than the White Sox. so
I warn you--look out for Chicago. We
are dangerous. We are the people Con-
rag"
Callahan's optimism Is equalled by
that Of Clarke Griffith of the Washing
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-08-21
Tho Registration Campaign.

g. ~ . %h1NAA NAS SNSNN 1855 AN8oF r.. w
Rumor has It that certain reaction
airy influences Of which Mr.. Richards,
author OF our precious primary" Is
a. ~huminary. recognize possibilities in
the enrolment feature OF the law and
that the vote under their control will
be registered to the maj II this ele-
ment, which has been regarded al dead
but which from time TO time exhibits
signs of life, enrolls its full strength
on the township clerks books and the
better element OF both the stalwart and
progressive factions fail to sign up
ard thus eliminate themselves from
participation in the primary, the reac-
ti6naries will name the candidates.
Protest against the Richards "pri-
mary" should take some other form
than refusal to comply with its proyi-
sions. Since it is now law by the grace
of its authors almost uncanny apti-
tude for putting practical Jokes over,
we must abide by 1t. The duty TO en-
roll is as binding as the duty every
citizen owes to his principles to vote,
for, in South Dakota for the present
at least, one is lost without the other.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-08-21
Franoe,s superior Guns.
the Springfield Republican

From b Bprlnsneld Republican.
The report published by the Militaer-
ischlPolitische KorrispondenS and now
denied by the government. that the Ger
man artillery Is to earn was doubtless
due 20 q widespread belief IN military Cir
cles that It ought to rearm. Despite the
celebrity OF Krupps It IL the general
opinion In Europe that the French as field
guns are the best in the woelds with q re-
c~oil-absorbing device which makes them
really quick-fring; In all English discus
sion their superiority to all others IS taken
as a matter OF course, while English and
German guns are treated as much on a
level. Both field and horse artillery In
Germany use a Krupp gun with a IS
pound shell, OF 1896 model, though the car
riage Is OF later date. A change may
be looked for as soon az the government
can afford Il, but Just now the tax re-
sources Are strained to meet the Immense
new expenditures involved In the enlarge
ment 1t the army.
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From Knickerbocker Press.

~ rNOul hNu4ChSIOOShSA ENCsns |
The discovery is said to have been
made that milk kept in red bottles win
remain sweet and pure longer than
when kept in plain glass or other col
ored bottles. Experiments have been
made with the spectrum to determine
which Of the rays OF light affect milk
rays toward the violet and OF the
spectrum that do the mischief. The
red a is stronger and more pene-
trating and probably has some neutral
ling effect upon the laceteal miccrobe.
If experiments confirm the theory that
the red bottle preserves the milk bet
ter than the bottle now in use the red
bottle should be adopted generally.
Such a change will create q new set OF
milk bottle millionaires.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-08-21

ton Senators. Some critics profess TO
be puzzled by Griffs hopeful attitude
and point out that he has no pitch
ing staff, Walter Johnson being his only
classy twirler.
This is what Griffith says 1.-THE
Athletics are sure to come back with
the rest OF US. Bender and Plank are
the only reliable pitchers Mack has
and Bender is likely TO stumble now
that the hot weather is here. Bush,
Houck and Bush may be able to pitch
a good game now and then but they are
pennant but he IS not going to have
the walkaway some people think. Get
him away from Shibe park and he will
lose a lot OF games" s
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-08-21

In the Bodleian library at Oxford.
says Professor Thayer, an old manu-
book belongs to st. Mary OF Roberts
Bridges, whatsoever shall steal 1t, or sell
it, or in any way ALLEVIATE 1t from this
house, let him be anathemamaranatha.
Amen" Underneath this a later owner
has written: Il, John, Bishop OF Exc
ter, know not where the aforesaid
house is. nor did / steal this book, but
acquired It in q lawful way" q
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NoaPs NERVE N

Francis e. Leupp, in the Atlantic.
Having been dedicated to the
profession Of arms, General
Nogi was taken, while still a
small boy, to see q criminal de-
capitated, and was rebuked for
shuddering at the spectacle.
After nightfall, when all was
darkness and silence, he was re-
quired to go alone to the burial
ground and bring back the cal-
prit,s head. The ordeal was de-
signed to strengthen his nerves
and teach him to fear nothing,
living or dead
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-08-21
TO grasp the iron hand Of fate"
The Voice Out of the Fire.

I ono watched a man in the throes
OF q political discussion. The positioo
concerned was a minor one, but the
man wanted to do the polite thing
that would help his future. He was
torn between ~oontending claims and
courses. His anxiety was pitiable and
ludicrous. Il would have been so
much simpler and worthier to have
tried to do merely what was right.
Duty's path is oftenest straight and
clear. Moses on the noun Of de-
cision. when summoned by the voice
Of the Creator, answering instantly,
Here am T." His reply was as natural
and instructive az the AYE, Aye, SIR
9of the sailor.
The message that the wondering
ears OF the shenherd prophet iigtened
20 was that God had heard and seen
the affliction OF His people in Egypt.
II know. their soFrowsy and i am oome
down to deliver them Behold
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-08-21

Although Manager Connie Mack may
think that he has the American league
pennant all sewed up for his Philadel-
TO q different opinion. Not fewer than
four American league pilots In addition
to Mack Ire already counting up the
worlds series money.
Joe Birmingham of the Cleveland
Maps asserts with a positivenees that
commands respect that he Will be In to
p finish. Jake Stahl OF the Boston
LED Q agrees TO repeat last years
performance, while Jimmy Callahan Of
n White Sox says the American
league pennant will most certainly land
In Chicago next fall
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-28
MRS. FOX LOST
 HER DIAMONDS
ABOUT $2,o0o IN VALUE MI SsiN1 FROM BED WHERE JEWELS
 HAD BEEN STORED.
Wife of Frank P. Fox, Who Was swlndled Out of s2o,0oo Here Almost Prostrated With
 Excitement.

Mrs. Frank P. Fox, wife of the man from Terre Haute who was swindled out of s20.O00 here by con fidence men two rlonths ago, yes terday lost about $2.000 worth of dla- nlonds from her room at the Majes- tic hotel.
 She had placed the jewels in the bed in her room, aud late yesterday afternoon went to look as to their safety, when she discovered they were gones
 Mrs. Fox immediately notified her husband, who was at the court house and Fox, gathering up Burns detec- tives, immediately set about to in- vestigate the loss.
 Mrs. Fox is sufferer from rheu- matism, and the excitement attend. ant on the loss of her jewels, almost brought about her prostration.
 Nothing was announced last night as to clues to the probable thief or thieves. Manager Jones of the Ma jestic is in St. Louis on brief bus mess trip, and it is probable that his absence was taken advantage of in the theft. as he is usually more than ordinarily watchful as to the persons who come and go in his house.
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Made only by THE N. K. FAIRBANK COMPANY

They reached the Spa Wednesday. MT. Riley is regular; a staunch champion of the, Spa and has guaran- teed Messrs. Rigg and Rapp that they will enjoy their visit.
 w. c. Duncan and ". A. Wicklifc of Greenville, Ky, registered to- gether at the Arlington yesterday.
 Clever Fritzi Scheff, who register ed her usual big hit at the Auditor ium last night, is touring the South
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-28

They were Mrs. Peark Adams, bride of three weeks, and Mrs. F. Snyder.
 For the first time since the tor nado the city was able to put to work a force of men searching the ruins for additional bodies believed to be buried beneath the wreckage.
 Today liz dead had been identified within the city of Omaha, Council Bluffs and other adjacent cities re- ported 42. making a total of 153.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-28
FLOOD WATER REcEDEs.

Newcastle, Pa, March 26.-Flood water which covers the entire town, began to recede slowly tonight, hay ing claimed at least three lives, wrecked one thousand homes, made over 2,000 homeless and causing d property loss estimated at s2,000, 900. The town is without light, gas or water and the condition of the flood sufferers is growing serious.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-28
ARLINGTON wEEkLy BALI

The ball room of the Arlington ho- tel will be the scene of the regular weekly formal Assembly tonight.
 Manager Corrington is out with his customary cordial invitation to all guests at the Eastman, the Park and
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-28
WOULD CRY
 FOR HOURS
HER TROUBLES WERE TOO Nu. MERous TO MENTloN.-THEY DATE BACK TWENTY
 YEARS.

Jonesboro, Ark. Mrs. Alphie Mo Gill, of No. 12S Miller Street, this city, says: About 20 years ago, suffered complete breakdown in health. was very weak, and could not do any work. For years, it was hired help and treatments that got all my mon ey. None of these medicines did me any good.
 Someone told me to take Cardui. I had seen 1t advertised, but thought it would be like everything else, and would do me no good. One day got a bottle, and one bottle did me so much good, was surprised and took some more. It cured me.
 Before l took Cardui, I had head ache and backache, and sometimes would cry for hours Now I am over all that, and can do all kinds of house wor. think it is the greatest medi- cine on earth"
 You may be sure, when Cardui will relieve and cure such a serious case as Mrs. McGill's, that 1t will, much more quickly and certainly, help those women who have no serious symp- toms, but are just weak and ailing.
 Cardui may be the very medicine your system has long been needing.
 Try it and see.
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LOST--If little girl wao took fight
 house pin to Boles' pawnship will return to Sentinel-Record she will re- ceive $500 reward and no questions asked. 3-2S-3t
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-28

III hci pAifdlc Sdl* Cue spent the greater part of the afternoon at the Arlington, where she renewed the acquaintance of lot of New York and Chicago friends. Fritzi dined in the Arlington grill and, of course, was extensively "rubbered' at.
 Mir. and Mrs. D. R. Mon and Mir. and Mrs. J. s. Owen of Eau Claire, Wis, are gufats at the Arlington. Both couples encountered some of their friends from their section of the country upon registering and they plan making an extended stay.
 John R. Davis of Neenah, Wis, joined his wife at the Arlington yes terday Mrs. Davis reached the Spa ten days ago. She is enjoying her stay and now that MT. Davis has come South. intends remaining until mid April.
 J. Mackenzie of faraway Winnipeg. Is paying his annual spring visit to the Arlington. He registered yester- day and will remain three or four weeks.
 Miss c. F. Hubbard of Paris, Tex. joined her sister, Mrs. John c. Gib- bons of the same fair city, at the Arlington yesterday. The two ladies contemplate making an extended stay.
 John Drysdale of New York, is stopping at the Arlington.
 MT and Mrs. J. M. Coburn of Kan sas City, Mo, reached the Arling- ton yesterday. They are in the Spa for substantial stay.
 Mrs. c. L. Wilkinson and Mrs. NJ. l.. Wilkinson. two of fair Memphis most charming matrons, are guests at the Arlington. They were prom inently included in yesterdays long list of arrivals.
 j. R. Trimble of St Louis, an off cisl Of the Iron Mountain railway, is spending lew days at the Arling- ton.
 Mrs Lulu Tyler Gates joined the Arlington's Chicago colony yester- day. She contemplates making a visit of several weeks duration. Mrs. Esta Lyons and her daughter, Miss Vera Lyons, arrived from Dal- las, Texas, reaching the Arlington yesterday. They intend making a stay of three or four weeks dura- ton.
 c. H. Nichols of New York, is stop ping at the Arlington. c
 Charles 0. Needham of St. Louis, Is at the Arlington.
 c. F. Bathrick of Battle Creek, Mich, is guest at the Arlington.
 o. H, Bossert of Milwaukee, Wis, Is stopping at the Arlington.
 Edwin B. McConville of St. Paul, Minn., joined his parents. Mir. and Mrs. c. J. McConville. who reached