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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26
GOES ON SCOUTING TRIP.
AFTER MORE MINISTER'S

Webster, s. D., Feb. 20.-Deciding
upon making a scouting expedition for
the purpose of attempting to secure
men to aid him in his. work In this part
Of the state, Rev. e. p. Seigfreidt, who
has charge of the Episcopal missions
in the northeastern section Of South
Dakota, has departed for Racine, Wis,
Milwaukee, Chicago and other eastern
points for the purpose OF endeavoring
to secure the men he wants.
Rt. Rev. Geo. Biller, of Sioux Falls,
Episcopal bishop Of South Dakota, dur
ing q recent visit here, was very much
impressed with the growth and prog
ress Of the churches in charge Of Rev.
Mr.. Seigfreidt. The field assigned to
him is too large for one man to Over
and the bishop realized the necessity
OF his being given assistance. If the
quest for suitable assistants is success
full 1t Is probable a regular rector will
take up his residence In Webster.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26
EXTENSIVE PROPERTY
INTEREST OF INSANE
PATIENT DISAPPEAR
Has Engaged Attorney to Trace
Sales and Have Transfers
Annulled by Court.

Pukawana, s. d., Feb. 21.--ProlonEed
litigation and a series of sensational
developments promise to result from
the sale OF a large quantity OF property
under guardianship proceedings IA
the owner was confined in an insane
asylum, from which he o has been
released.
stranger from Illinois, who several
years ago suddenly appeared here and
at an auction sale bid in what Is
known as the Stransky ranch, is the
central figure in the case. The Stran-
sky ranch lies adjacent to Pukwana,
embraces several thousand acres and is
highly improved. The new owner
farmed the ranch for several seasons.
About a year ago he returned to MS
former home at Decatur, Ill, for q
visit, and while there became involved
In q number of controversies with for
mer friends, which resulted In his being
arrested and taken before a board OF
insanity, which ordered that he be conf
mitted to a hospital for the insane.
Of Illinois became interested In h case
Of Harkr" der, and succeeded In secur-
ing his release from the asylum.
Harkrader lost no time in engaging
an attorney and coming to South Da-
kota to ascertain what had become Of
his extensive property interests In TINS
state. He discovered that during his
confinement in the asylum a guardian
was appointed. and that the guardian
had disposed of his South Dakota hold
ings under the claim that this action
was necessary to satisfy Indebtedness
contracted by Harkraders
During his investigation Harkrader
and his attorney found that the per-
sonal property that had been on the
ranch had changed hands several times
since It originally was sold by the
guardian. Much of this personal prop
erty consisted of live stock. From such
few guarded remarks as himself and
attorney made during their investiga-
ton 1t is expected a suit will be insti-
tuted to have the transfers under the
guardianship set aside on the ground
Of fraud.
Harkrader owns O life interest in q
400-acre farm near Decatur, Ill, and In
addition owns other property in that
state which gives him an annual in
come of several thousand dollars.
He has a sister at Decatur who is
reported to be worth $500, 600.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26
MUCH RED TAPE ABOUT
CERTIFYING NOMINATIONS

Pierre. S. D., Feb. 24.-The secretary
of state is preparing and sending to
the county auditors the certificates of
nomination Of the various candidates
for the primaries, as provided by the
Richards primary law, and it is con-
siderable OF a red tape affair. Eight
different sets go to each county audi
tor One sheet contains the majority
republican nominees, n the minority
one democratic, one socialist. -Four
smaller sheets contain: Republican in
dependent candidates for congress, third
district; independent candidates, con-
s~tituting the prohibition party: a sheet
with blanks wherein are filed the indi-
vidual independent circuit Judge can
didates; and last, a sheet containing
the independent candidate for COVER
nor, r. . Richards.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26
BUSINESS WOMAN WILL
TAKE UP OLD. OLD ROLE

Aberdeen, s.. D., Feb. 2S.-Frank A.
Brown, city commissioner and banker,
and Mrs. Belle B. Fisher, a popular
society woman and a business woman
as well. having successfully conducted
a real estate and insurance business for
he past 10 years, gave a reception to
their numerous friends Thursday night
in honor of their approaching wedding,
which will today. The reception
was held at the Elks' club house and
was one OF the most brilliant social
functions of the year in Aberdeen. The
wedding today will be a quiet affair,
after which the couple will leave on a
protracted wedding tour.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26
MITCHELL WINS FIGHT
AGAINST PHONE COMPANY

Mitchell, s. D., Feb. 21.-Holding
that the operation of a municipal tele-
phone system in South Dakota is a
public purpose. Judge Robert B. Trip
Of Yankton, yesterday dismissed the
injunction suit brought to restrain the
city of Mitchell from building a $780,
900 plant as voted at a special election
last June. .-.... "
This Is the first ruling on the legisla-
tive act of 1907. permitting cities TO en-
gage in the telephone business.
Judge Trip also held that the ma
Jority of votes cast at the special cleo
ton was sufficient to carry a vote on
bonds. .'
The case win be carried to the
supreme court. The decision is the
latest development Of a three-year
fight between the city and the Dakota
Central Telephone company.
When h company announced its
intention to put in a schedule of in
creased rates the city refused to grant
q new franchise and the council later
ordered the company to remove it's
poles and wires from the city streets.
This was followed by a special election
which authorized the bond issue for
q municipal telephone plant.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26
NATIONAL EDITORIAL MEET.
49,. HOUSTON. TEX, APRIL %

Sioux Falls. s. D.. Feb. 18.-George
schlosser, of this city, secretary OF the
National Editorial association, has is
sued a circular giving an outline of the
program for the 29th annual convention
OF the association, which will be held
in Houston, Tex, beginning April %.
Among the features of the gathering
will be a tour Of the state OF Texas
lasting about. 10 days, during which all
the principal cities will be visited, and
the newspaper men entertained an
guests OF the Lone Star atate
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26
SHEEN OF ICE CAUSES
NUMEROUS ACCIDENTS

New York. Feb. 20.--A fine rain,
which, freezing, covered the sidewalks
with a slippery sheen that made pedes-
TRANS seek the middle of the streets,
began falling in New York early to-
day on top Of the snow that the re-
cent blizzard piled up. The Ice coat
ing on street a and elevated rails
seriously delayed traffic. On Long ISL
and a iiagman slipped and fell under a
train to his death. Many minor acct
dents were reported,
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26
SPENT NIGHT ON PRAIRIE;
HANDS AND FEET FROZEN

Java,i S. D.. Feb. 23.-L. Swift, a
prominent Walworth county farmer,
was the victim of an accident as the
result Of which he may lose both his
hands. While driving across the
prairie the wheels OF his buggy struck
a large rock with such force that he
vas hurled out of the vehicle and struck
dazed for many hours. His horse got
away from him and wandered home,
while he wandered about the prairie ali
night, not succeeding in reaching his
home until z o'clock In the morning.
A heavy fog served to confuse him as
to directions and in his dazed condi-
ton he was practically helpless. His
hands and feet were frozen almost
solid. It is expected his feet can be
saved, but 1t is feared both hands will
have to be amputated in order to save
his life.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26

"A new device Tor night firing has
been brought out In Germany. which
consists OF an electric torch fixed, says
the Army and Navy Gazette. TO the
barrel OF q rifle. with lenses such as
throw q narrow pencil OF light to the
the disc OF light steadily on his OPP
ponent while he presses the trigger and
the bullet should strike the mark.
The range OF light IL limited by the
weight Of the accumulators which can
be carried on the weapon; thus II IL
stated that an electric torch. weighing
eve ounces. is fully effective at 40
yards. The difficulty has so far re-
stricted the application of the device to
nistols. #
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26
SCHOONER KINEO IS
BROUGHT INTO PORT

Lewes, Del, Feb. 24.-The five
masted tank schooner Kineo, 10 days
out from Port Arthur for Providence.
and for whose safety grave fears had
been felt, arrived Sunday under tow OF
the tug Atkins Hughes. The schooner
was leaking badly, and her sails were
damaged.
The Kineo was picked up by the
Hughes off Rehoboth, Del.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26
SEATTLE STRAPHANGERS
CAN GET NO RELIEF

Olympia, Wash. Feb. 2~1.-Seattle's
ordinance prohibiting osarcrowding Of
street cars will not stand.
In a decision the state supreme court
held the ordinance void as conflicting
with authority OF the state public SER
vice commission. Suits TO enjoin en-
forcement of the ordinance were fled
BY the Seattle Electric company.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26
MADISON CASE REVERSED.

Madison, 8. D., Feb, 20,-Word has
been received here that the supreme
court yesterday afternoon reversed the
circuit court decision in the Madison
saloon case. Under this ruling the
right to issue licenses here Is estab-
lished, although the town apparently
voted dry at the 1913 election. The
change is affected by votes that were
in dispute.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26
ELECTRIC LINE PROMOTERS
HAVE COMPLETED GUARANTEE

Brookings. s. D., Feb. A.-The COM
mittee from the Commercial club having
in charge the sale Of the required
amount OF stock to secure the ex-
tension OF Luce electric line from Min
neapoiis to Brookings. announce that
they have succeeded in selling the
balance Of the amount for the Candy
Toronto branch, and have about
enough pledged for the MARSHALL
Ivanhoe branch to this city as a
terminus. The money for the north line
has been turned in and accepted, and
It Is expected that the balance for the
other line will be in by the last of the
week.
The prospect Of having another line
into this city is stimulating building
operations. Within the last week sew
eral lots on Main street have changed
hands, and three new brick store build
ings are to be erected In the early sum
mer. Several new dwellings are under
process Of construction and quite a
number more will be started as soon
as the weather permits. =.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26
PANAMA CANAL FORTS
NEARING COMPLETION

Washington, Feb. 23.-Fortihcation
OF the Panama canal will be complete
with an additional $~2,500,O00, which
Secretary Garrison, Colonel GoethaIs.
Major General Wood and Brigadier
General Crozier today urged the house
appropriations committee to provide.
Colonel oGehtais discussed the Panama
Adamson. OF the m committee.
Both favor it.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26
PROGRESSIVE SPEAKERS
WELL RECEIVED AT YANkTON

Yankton, S. d., Feb. Ex-senator Coe
l. crawford delivered an address last
night at the Yankton theater before a
large audience. He made an able pres
entation of his record in the United
states Senate as a progressive repub-
llcan, offering comparison with the
record Of Congressman Burke.
c. c. Caldwell, of Howard, candidate
for attorney general, spoke on state
issues, defending Governor Byrne
against charges OF extravaganza.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26
TRAIN In pIrcH-

Albert Lea. Mimi. Feb. 20.-The
Kansas City-Rock Island passenger
train southbound, due here at 10: 80
o'clock this morning. was derailed one
mile north OF here. All coaches, sleep
ers and the engine left the track and
Engineer Charles Rinehart Fireman
Thompson. of Minneapolis, and three
passengers were injured. '
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26

The Russian department Of agricul-
ture has appropriated the sum Of So, 665
Tor he reorganization OF the Moscow
lmnseum OF agriculture, the first In
Istitution OF its kind in Europe, which
1915.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26

Jamaica produces a great variety OF
hardwood trees. Lists of its timbers
classified according to the suitability
'of the tiIIbers, cha In alI. have been
printed In O bulletin, issued by the de-
spartment of agriculture.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26

Al foreigner In Paris had been chal-
iengcd to d duel. Sure" he cried. I'VE
win fight with clubs" That won't do"
said his second. "As the challenged
party. you have the right to choose the
arms. but chivalry demands that you
which Frenchmen are familiar" lis
that so. indeed?" returned the generous
foreigner. Then wen fight It put with
uuilIotinAas 3S.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26
FARMERS HORSE JARS
LADDER; PAINTER GETS sono

Sioux Falls, s. D., Feb. 2O.-A jury
In the state circuit court for Deuel.
county granted Fred Schultz a judg-
ment for 5000 against G. S. Kjenstad, a
we'll known resident OF the county. for
Injuries sustained in an unusual man
ner. Schultz, who Is a painter, was
engaged in painting a barn on the
Kjenstad farm, and was standing on q
stepladder when a horse belonging to
the owner OF the farm, while playfully
running about the yard, collided with
the ladder, throwing Schultz violently
to the ground.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26
FIRE AT NJ, ..

Aberdeen. 8. D., Feb. 24-Oestructive
fire is raging at Cogswell, N. D.. this
morning. Details are meager SO far.
but reports reaching here indicate that
q large portion of the town Is burning.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26

The family OF Mr.. and Mrs. Exor
Matthews, of Grand Rapids. Mich, con-
lsists. besides the parents. of IL chill
0ren. all of whom are skilled musicians
l0r are taking lessons In the use Of some
tnstrument. Each parent is able to play
two or three instruments.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26

There are more than one thousand
concerns in Japan engaged in manu-
featuring knit shirts, socks, gloves
and drawers. Factories employing
barge capital labor, or modern ma
chinery do not exist.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26

! Japan has about 125 steam trawIers,
and at the present rate 0f increase the
humber WIN reach several hundred in
q couple OF years. The catches range
from Ave to 10 tons each. and the net
profit on one ton OF fish is $50 to SIS.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26
SUFFRAGE BILL LOSES.

Annapolis, Md. Feb. 1.-THE woman
suffrage bill was killed in the house of
delegates. today, by a vote Of go to "a.
The measure provided for he,submis-
sion Of . constitutional amendment to
given women the right to vote. 1t was
~unfavorably reported.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26
ESTATE OF BACON.

Macon, Ga, Feb. 21.--An estate of
approximately $500, 900, and consisting
principally of real estate in Macon, was
left by the late Senator A. o. Bacon.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26
VOTE SOON ON BILL.

washington, Feb. l9.-Detailed con-
sideration OF the Alaskan railroad bin
was resumed in the House today with
administration leaders confident that
a final vote was near Debate on the
measure has been closed. %
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26

The number OF persons killed by
lightning In the United States during a
year averages nearly six hundred;
shout four thousand cattle are killed
and annual damage by lightning Is
$4,000, 900.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26

i. w. Cock has Just paid, in Lon
don. $4,000. q sum covering debts from
which he was freed In the bankruptcy
oour - years ago. The payment was
mot b result of a windfall, but repre-
scented many years savings.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26

Most OF the domestic vessels used by
the people OF India r made Of copper
or brass, and departure from this usage
AZ rendered difficult from certain ritual
observanceS Of cleanliness.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26
KIM OF NoTEp MONTREAL.

( Pau France, Feb. 19.-Georges DeyaI
a great great grandnephew OF Admiral
John Paul Jones, died here today at
h age or IL. He Was being educated
for study at the naval academy at An
nRDoliR-
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26

The largest tree in the United States
is said to be the Mother of the Forest"
q giant redwood in the Calaveras big
tree grove In California. 1t is supposed
no contain 140.619 board feat OF lumber.
There are. however. many claimants
kor the honor of being the Largest
tree and the oldest tree" and these
claims. according to ~foresters, cannot
always be verified, ~
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26

The University of, Southern Califor-
MIA has appealed to the Central Labor
council OF Los Angeles to aid in the
work Of making its course in trade un-
q ncceS -
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26
Ahardenn G n

Aberdeen, S, D., Feb. 21.-Governor
Frank M. Byrne, Attorney General
Royal c. Johnson and county candi-
dates on the majority republican
ticket have made a number OF speeches
in different parts Of Brown county this
week, all of which were well attended.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26

a rancher applied for rental Of 500
acres OF tho Pike national forest. Colo
RADIO. TO be used In connection with pri-
vate land, for raising elk as a COM
mercial venture.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26

The equivalent of one school year
Tor more than four hundred children is
lost because OF contact with minor
contagious diseases, according to fig
ures Recently COMPLIED for PNtsburg.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26

The highest point In Nevada is
chart, published by the United States
geological survey. is 1903 feet above
sea level. The average elevation of
the state Of Nevada Is $500 feet. Only
-four states. Utah, Colorado. Wyoming
and New Mexico. are higher.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26

Joseph and James Martin, brothers,
living IN Syracuse. N. " have built a
Windmill attached to an ordinary buck
naw: IL cuts as much wood In a day
,aH rs men.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26

According to DIR. jacques Bertillon,
the French statistician. suicide Is COM
MIonest among liquor sellers. chimney
sweeps. butchers. fruiterers and mu-
stcians. It is frequent among scam
al0ts.". shop assistants, cutters. hair
dressers. servants. costefs. lawyers,
doctors and druggists. 1t is rare among
the clergy. government officials and
men leading an active. open air life.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26

According to the Mexican Year
Book the total capital employed In
the Mexican mining industry is $667,-
100000. or this 100000. 900 Is said to
be American.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26
SUPREME COURT DECREE
CLOSES YANKTON SALOONS

Pierre, s. D., Feb. 20.-The supreme
court has affirmed the decision of the
circuit court in holding the Yankton
saloon petition insufficient because 1t
included the names Of nine unqualified
freeholders. This will make Yankton
a dry town until a new consent Is
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26

Living mp to Hohenzollern tradition,
the German crown prince Is now q
tsadesman. having adopted the handi-
craft OF q master turner.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26

Tho chain used by Abraham Lincoln
10 survey the boundary line Of Arkan-
Is being exhibited In the window
Of q hardware store in HOult0n, Me.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26

Under forest regulations In Columbia
rubber gatherers are required 70 give
the trees . rest period in tapping thenn
Cor gum.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26

Moving pictures shown on q slightly
screen are relieved Of some Of
the distortion that is noticeable ON fiat
screens
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26

Allowing for losses in slack season,
three-quarters of the women workers
In New York city receive less than $500
i year.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26

QnafIs and partridges deserted parts
Df France when the aeroplane rirst
macs III appearance there.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26

Yankton, s. D., Feb. 20.-AIl Of the
Yankton saloons closed their doors last
night, following information from
Pierre that the supreme court had held
the 1913 petition invalid. The license
question win again be submitted in
April and If the proposition carries the
saloons can be reopened July /.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26

Sheffield cutlery firms have sub
scribed $55, 900 for the purpose Of PROS
oeutinE for fraudulent use OF the word
.sSheffield" abroad. @#& E''
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26

AL the Minnesota school OF ~agrfcul-
fura a course In sewing for men Is to
Be- Included An the curriculum.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26

italy has now been officially tn
formed that the cost OF the war with
Turkey. for the possession Of Tripon.
was $191 DOC 1000.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26

The Italian ministry of education
VIII spend $15.440. 900 for new public
school buildings In the next four years.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-02-26
OFFICERS MAKING WAR
ON ORGANIZED BAND
OF CATTLE RUSTLERS
Ring Leader of Bunch Supposed
to Be Under Arrest
in Montana.

Morristown, s. d., Feb. 2o.-In the
arrest in Montana Of Ed Duncan, the
authorities here believe they have
Of the leading spirits Of what appears
to be a regularly organized band of
cattle rustlers, which for some weeks
has been operating in the region sur
rounding the village of Keldron. The
authorities recently secured informa-
ton which seemed to warrant arrests
being made. Duncan fed from h state
before he could be apprehended and
Sheriff Hayward traced him to a ranch
about four miles from Terry, Mont,
and caused his arrest. The prisoner
was brought back to MorriStown by
the sheriff. His preliminary hearing
Will be held on Tuesday OF next week.
&s D. .
FOX COMPANY ARANDoNs ~
GETTYSBURG PROSPECTING
Gettysburg, s.. d, Feb. 20-After
working for several months in the hope
Of finding oil and spending from $4,000
to $4,000 the Fox Oil company's office
bears the legend, ITO Let" and the men
at the oil drill are pulling up the inside
casing Of the well, which reached to a
depth Of over 1000 feet. Some OF the
drillers were paid off last week and left
for their homes in Bridgeport. Ill, after
the casing at the bottom of the well got
GU Of place. f.. D..
1t is said the outer casing is to be
left in the we'll, which though drilled for
oil will now make another artesian well
for the farmer owning tho land.
While the blow has been given to the
hopes of those who expected to n oil,
IT has been pointed out that the well
has not been sunk deep enough for a
real test for oil. The hole is not much
past the artesian belt. 1t is thought
that oil will never be found in South
Dakota unless the drillers use the ro-
tary drills which a sink a hole TO q
deeper depth and through harder places
than can a drop drill.