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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02
FOUR YEARS FOR AGED MAN
ON CHARGE OF LARCENY

Watartown. S. D.. Nov. 27.-TalSinc
into consideration the advanced age OF
the defendant, who Is past so wears
Judge Sherwood sentenced Franz
Korth to serve four years in the state
penitentiary. This was the minimum
sentence that the law provides for the
offense OF which Korth was convicted,
that OF burning his barn with intent to
defraud the insurer The jury returned
its verdict after being out six hours.
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BERESFORD-Infor has reached
here OF the serious wounding In France of
Daul LaBoise. a young Frenehman who
lived for time with DR.. Hoohey. a well
known local physician At the outbreak
OF the war he returned to his native land
and had aimee been serving In the French
army. II appears that he was wounded
last July. and yet IL In serious condition
A letter lust received from him n very
in a hospital and is able TO drink only a
little milk each day. His wounds are suoll.
that he probably VIII not be able to re-
sumo active service.
RAPID CITY-Robert Hill, a graduate
OF the state school or mines here, and I'M
til recently employed In silver and gold
mining In southern New Mexico, has, nc
cording TO Information received here
sailed for the Belgian Congo, in Africa
where he has a two years contract to SUI
perintend diamond mines owned and oper-
nted by an English Belgian syndicate.
PRINGLE- Floyd Cummings, aged *
son OF well known residents of this CITY.
decided to leave horne and 70 out n m.
world for himself He boarded an outgo-
Ing freight train, but his flight was dis
covered and the alIef OF police at Edge
mont intercepted the fieeiug boy
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02
JACK SLYMAN ACQUITTED
FROM CHARGE OF ARSON

Burbank. S. D., Nov. PAS the re-
suit of his trial in the state circuit
court, Jack Slyman, who was charged
with arson, was acquitted. He was
accused of having set fire TO the Bur
bank depot of the Milwaukee Railway
company, which was destroyed. After
his arrest IL was believed quite a SEN
sation might develop, as at that time
1t was thought he, If guilty, was the
instrument of men higher up and that
he might reveal their names. But
nothing came OF this suspicion.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02
DISASTROUS OUTCOME TO
JOYRlpE IN STOLEN CAR

Yankton. s. D., Nov. 29.--Matt Con-
nors and Frank Geelan, pining for
joyride, took possession OF an automo-
bile owned by August Alberts, OF Neck
ling, which had been parked near the
Portland hotel. The car toppled over
into a ditch, severely injuring Connors
and damaging the machine. When Gee
Ian. who was thrown clear saw the
wrecked car and his companion APP
parently dead, he skipped" out and
has not yet been located. Officers are
seeking him. Connors is I'm hospital
here and is expected to recover from
his injuries.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02

Sulphur deposits are found on White
island, In the Bay CT Plenty on the
coast OF the north island of New Zea-
land. about 30 miles from the main
land. This island. which covers about
500 acres, attains a height OF 500 feet
on one side and opens to the sea on
the other. Its topography indicates an
old crater, and the boiling lake on the
island, which is one OF the awc-inspir-
Ing sights OF New Zealand, is a further
evidence OF volcanism. After the New
zealand Sulphur company had spent
100000 In preparation for mining sui
phur In this locality, volcanic dis
10 men. :
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02
TWO YOUNG MEN GET $3.50
FROM STATION TILL AT ATHOL

Aberdeen, S. D., Nov. 29.--While Sta
ton Agent George Klitschke' Of the
Northwestern depot at Athol, was at
supper last night, two young men who
had been hanging around the depot
for a couple OF days are thought to
have broken into the office and rifled
the till OF $3.50. Two suspects were ar
rested at Ashton by Sheriff Hanson, of
Sphinx county.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02

Frank Alvord Perret, whose know
ledge Of volcanoes is probably unique
In the world, is an American, a native
outbursts he has been able accurately
20 forecast their conduct for some time
20 come, and In this way his labors
have been OF inestimable value to resi-
dents OF volcanic districts. He has
visited and studied practically every
volcano in the world. He was the first
earthquake in 1908. AS an inventor he
" also widely known. In 1904 he took
up volcanology and became honorary
assistant to Professor Matteucci In the
royal observatory Mt. Vesuvius and
was later decorated knight of the Ital-
Ian crown.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02

Naturalists have determined that n
beaver dam on Eighth lake in the
Fulton chain, New York state, is at
least $50 years old. There are 125 dis
tinguishable rAngs OF annual construc-
fion and a great thickness that has al
ready decayed. 1t is said certainly to
date back to 1866.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02
ONLY SMALL SHORTAGE IN
" WATAUGA STATE BANK

Watauga. s. D., Nov. 29--After
spending nearly week In the investi-
cation OF conditions surrounding the
closing OF the Wautauga state bank, OF
this place. II Is understood that the
shortage has reached about $4,000. This
amount can be collected from the bond
ing company of Redfield, s. d., and ii
Is believed that the depositors will SUI
fer no loss.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02

An interesting coin recently pre-
eented TO the Deseret museum in Salt
Lake City Is a Woods halfpenny''
which was struck off In ireland during
the reign OF George l. The coin was
found by a Norman missionary while
digging in the back yard Of the mission
headquarters In New York city.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02
VAN DEMARK'S LIBEL MONEY
TURNED OVER TO w C. r N

Mitchell. s. D.. Dec. 1.-Another
chapter OF the Van Denmark Holsapla
libel suit has just been written. SEN
ator Van Denmark, instead of utilizing
for his own private purposes the 500
which ne received from the Rev. r. N.
Holsaple as damages, promptly ten
dered the same TO the state w. c. T.
u, which held their annual meeting
at Ipswich. The women accepted the
donation and rendered the senator a
vote Of thanks
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02
DUCKS SPEED UP TO
AVOID NEW HAZARDS

Woonsocket, S. D., Nov. 27.--
Clerk OF Courts Kalder has some
ducks which appear to be edu-
Gated and able to read the
newspapers. Because the ducks
did not lay he advertised them
for sale. The day after the sale
advertisement appeared in a
local newspaper the ducks be-
gan to lay and each of them has
laid an egg daily ever since.
They evidently were afraid they
would lose their happy home,
and in the effort to save it did
not hesitate to make them
selves so valuable to their owner
that he has concluded not to
selI them.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02

Neutrality-suspicious. the conviction
of Joseph Sutherland IN the state circuit
court OF the charge of assault with intent
to commit criminal offense, his attor-
neys, before the time fixed for the inn
posing OF sentence, made motion for
new trial. The motion win be argued be-
fore the court at an adjourned term of
court which win convene in this city De-
cember Is. The prosecution is expected
to make hard tight against the granting
or a new trial The complaining witness
In the case was Miss Mamie Johnson a
prominent Clay county young woman.
NUNDA-A the family home on farm
about six miles from Nunda occurred the
death of Erie M Erickson. aged 72. one
OF the best known OF the early pioneer
homesteaders OF this region.
CLARK members OF the local
Eastern Star ledge have elected the fol-
lowing officers for the coming year:
Worthy matroD. Mrs. Hazel Bennett: as
sociate matron, Mes. Hattie Ramsey:
worthy patron, G. s.. Evans: eonductress
Mrs Emma Sherwood: associate condue-
trcss, Mrs. Pauline Meyers. secretary, o.
G. Johnston; treasurer O. C. Griffin
wENTwORTH-At the annual bust
ness meeting OF the local commercial club
the following officers were elected for the
coming year: President. n. c. thinner
man: vice president. T. W. StiiweIl: seer
Rotary Theo. r. Idalyorson: treasurer: A.
]. Harrington.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02

Britain reading, III your young man
megiects his duties to his king and
country the time may come when no
will neglect you" is said to be causing
the suffragf1GB great mirth.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02

What Is believed the smallest fresh
water fish in the world has been car
ried to New York from Haiti. When
full grown ii Is less than an inch and
q half long. This species swarms in
many tropical rivers and is OF great
value as destroyer OF mosquito lar
vac
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02

~ deep and expensive oil well drilled
In Oklahoma has finally been aband-
oned as hopeless and the owners at
tribute their hard luck to a black cat
which appeared when work was
started In view OF a cats well known
aversion to water it would have been
more reasonable of them to look for
ward to an extraordinary strike OF oil.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02
TWO YANKToN MEN HURT
IN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT

Yankton, S. D.. Dec. Hams Ley
ser, in an auto accident Saturday eve
ming, suffered a severe concussion of
the brain and is in a critical condition.
Harry Strekler suffered a fractured
shoulder blade and severe cuts. Two
other occupants OF the car were Jn-
hurt. The driver was dazzled by the
lights OF an approaching car and
crashed into a fence, the car turning
over
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02
10 CENTS PER TON is
ADDED TO COAL RATES

Washington. d. c., Nov. 29.-Increass
in rates on bituminous coal amounting
generally to 10 cents ton from Illineis
mines TO Mississippi river crossing ana
to other points were approved today by
the Interstate Commerce commission.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02

The fossil or an elephant that is be-
ing excavated from a gravel bed near
Chatham. England, is declared to have
supported the carcass of an "elephas
Antiquins OF the early pleistocene
period" a puny little runt OF beast
but trifle larger than mammoth.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02

In Norway II has been found that
whale meat. vast quantities of which
have formerly been thrown away.
makes a palatabie and nutritious sau-
sage. The meat has proved SO sue
cessful for thAs purpose In Scandina-
Wan countries that engineers arc now
working to develop machinery for cut
ting up the huge leviathans and work.
ing their carcasses into sausage.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02

The FIRST glove ever worn on the
neld py ball player was the innoya-
ZION lion, ~ IS said. of a member of the
q game at Rockford. He was i ma
ehlnist and had hurt his palm. so in
serted q thin sheet of steel in a finger
less glove with a palm of double
tnickness. Herewith doing mighty
deeds OF valor on and around the third
base corner, although his team lost by
q score Of rs to O. -DN -
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02

The fact that the republican party
was born beneath its spreading limbs
could not keep lightning from strik-
1ng the historic oak OF which that
story Is told during a recent thunder
storm at Jackson. Mich. and a large
dough was torn from the trunk.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02

One OF the famous carillons of Flan-
ders. a magnificent chime OF bells. has
been transferred to the English VII
aage of Cattistock. where great inter-
est is taken I'm the frequent concerts
Cor which use Is made OF them.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02
KAISER PAYS VISIT TO
AGED AUSTRIAN MONARCH

Berlin. (by wireless to Sayville). Nsy.
2e. Emperor William arrived Ia
Vienna today and paid personal visit
TO the Alstro- Hungarian nnoDagch
Emperor Francis Joseph at Sctloea-
brun castle
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02

quest OF the British gUverzmnent,
the board of agriculture states the
British government has made no
such request and that at present
subject"
Chicago. Nov. 3O.--Wheat Jumped in
price today as a result OF the Canadian
governments seizure of 20.eeo,0O0
bushels. Predictions. however, THAT a
scent advance would be added to
values here right at the start were not
verified, the extreme opening changes
being 2h cents.
The market here opened excited with
December delivery at $1.05@l.os, as
against $103h at the close Saturday
and with May at $1.07@E0sh, as
against $1.06@IO6H.
Commission houses and shorts were
the most active buyers. Seekers were
scattered, although one Of the largest
firms boldly took the position That the
action of the Canadian government
meant that Canada was to have pref
erence in filling foreign requirements.
This meaning falling off IN Onlted
States exports.
Reactions from the top initial figures
quickly took place. Bulls were 70
large extent held In check by
opinions industriously cireulated, that
the English government would prob
ably do all or nearly all of the British,
French and Italian business.
After sinking a little further the
market tightened again ON the view
that the enlarged demand OF stocks or
domestic wheat might ultimately 0e
unavoidable. Word was recently re-
ceived that export sales for shipments
by way OF the Gulf of Mexico had been
made today, amounted to beo,eOe
bushels.
Closing prices were firm, 2H@2$0
21kc net higher, with December at
$1.05% and May at s1.0Sh.
st. Louis. Nov. 0.--December wheat
opened today at an advance OF no
] sc, and May at an advance OF 1A0
2hc. December was quoted $I03h ~
1884, and May at s1.O7@1.O7k. Re-
cessions followed.
Omaha, Nov. 30.--wheat opened Ia
2kc higher on the Omaha exchange
today, and the market remained ner-
vous during the early dealings.
Minneapolis, Mimi. Nov. 3d. Wheat
took an upward turn here today in con-
sequence Of the action yesterday of the
Canadian government. December
opened at $f.01, cents above Satur-
days close May opened at $IO3h@
1.04 IL to 15kc above Saturdays close.
After the opening advance prices de-
clined, " to &c. Trading was neaer-
ate.
Kansas City. Nov 30-First sales for
December wheat on the Kansas City
board of trade today were at S9e, rise
of 25sc over Saturdays close. May seld
at $1.03A @1.03A, rise OF cents. De-
cember soon dropped to CSC, while May
drifted downward on liberal offerings.
December held at 97A @98c for the
first hour. May opened officially at
SLOPPY @1.02$ and steadied around
$1.01.
Chicago, Nov 29.--Awaiting the
opening of the board of trade this
morning Chicago grain dealers dis
cussed the probable effect on the Amer
lean market of the action OF the Cana
dian government last Saturday In com
Wandering nearl 20,0O0,000 bushels OF
Nos. 1, 2 and northern wheat in ele
vators from Fort William to the sea.
Most of them expected only slight nuc-
tuations.
The Canadian governments meve
was made under special war act. An
official statement from Ottawa said the
prices would be fairly adjusted and
dealers promptly paid.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02

When man breathes he uses his
muscular strength 20 draw in the air.
and II Is afterward forced out auto
maticaily. With insects, as German
Investigation has just discovered. this
process ~ Just reversed.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02

Medical men are interested IN thu
shot through the head in a battle aIonr
the southern front in the EuroneaI,
war. The bullet passed clear through
ehe brain. yet the man was not even
stunned and was able to walk without
assistance to a field hospital. Sur
geons announce that he will be ready
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02

AZ SO, Sir william Crookes. the
sclenust says he does not feel any diff
ferent from what he was at 40 AZ IA
now TO keep az, here Is his dictum; "a
good zeal OF my own present feeling
ana position Is due to the fact that
nave always been working tolerably
nard and always doing Something
take great interest in and am en-
tnusiastic about That, / think, keeps
os mind healthy and in good state,
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02

An ice breaking steamer built In
Gweden for the RusBian government
has cut It's way through Ice fields 80
fast thick when using only half It's
power.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02
ASK PERMIT TO BUILD
MITCHELL-PLAT RAILROAD

Pierre. s. d.. Nov. 29.-The railroad
commissioners have received applica-
ton from the South Dakota * Western
Railroad company, OF Mitchell, for per-
mission to huld line from Mitchell TO
Platte, and northwest into Brule coun-
ty. This company was incorporated a
few weeks ago by Mitchell men, The
surface Indications are that the COM
pany will begin actual building opera
lions at an early date. 1t is said the
right of way has been secured.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02

The Belgian queen is an extremely
warm hearted woman. 1t is told of
her that long before the war. learning
mat a promising young artistic, a vio-
hntst was desperately III in squalid
surroundings, the queen went to her
AID, being herself a fine VioIinist,
played all the girls favorite music, re-
peating the visit daily until death made
Der aid unnecessary.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02

Harvey Lawrence, known among the
inmates OF the Hutchinson (Kan.) re-
Lormatory 9 the piece of man." re-
Gently escaped from the institution.
Lawrence acquired his name through
MS physical condition. He has lost
one arm, one leg and one eye. He was
sent up from Ford. Ford county, for
stealing Ford car. Lawrence ia a
chronic wanderer and told the Officers
~ the time OF his arrest he was tired
or hopping around ON one foot
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02

Japanese remove the quicker from
persilnnons by inclosing ripe fruit for
several days In air tight caskg that
hava contained sale the native wirs
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02
WHEAT OF CANADA
SEIZED FOR ARMY;
|. PRICES ADVANCED
American Markets Respond to
Action of Government In
Communicating POr-
ton of Crop.
FINAL RESULT TN DOUBT
Brokers Do Not Believe. wnited
States Markets WIZ Be
Permanently Affected
Reserve Still Large.
FINAL RESULT IN DOUBT

London, Nov. 29.--Fhe official
press bureau made The foE1Owing
announcement:
with reference to the an
nouncement from Ottawa ON Mo-
vember 28 that the Canadian gQv
eminent had commandeered To-
100000 bushels OF wheat at the re-
quest OF the British gUverzmnhnt,
the board of agriculture states the
British government has made no
such request and that at present
they have no information on the
subject"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02
NoRFJoRlLAzET MEETING
TO BE HELD AT MADISON

Lake Madison. S. D.. Nov. 27.--As the
result OF A conference held at Madison,
there practically is no doubt that Lake
Madison will be selected as the place
for holding the next annual meeting OF
the NorfjorIlazet. Norwegian society,
with membership extending 10 every
state liz the union e. Rake, OF Mime
apolis, president OF the society. has no.
titled local members that the annual
meeting will be held here, IL the neces-
sary accommodations can be provided
Local members say such accommo-
datlons can be arranged and, accord
1ngly, they regard Ii as assured that
the meeting will be held on the shores
or Lake Madison. IL is expected the
attendance will be between 1000 and
5000, coming from all parts OF the UNI
ted States. The last annual convention
was held AZ Benson, Mimi, with about
$500 members in attendance.
June "a Is the date on which IT is
expected the convention win open, and
Will continue for a number of DAYS
thereafter. Committees, made up OF
Madison business men and OF other
RESIDENTS or Lake county have been APP
pointed to have charge OF arrangements
for the big gathering, which will be one
OF the most important held in South
Dakota next year.
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MADlSON-Charles lyons Coughlln. OF
AHWauAet, WIS., anC MISS COlletta FitZ-
gerald, OF this city, were united in map-
rage here Wednesday morning at St
Thomas church. They will reside In Mil
waukee, where Mr.. Coughlin. a fornerl
South Dakotan, now is engaged in busl-
ness.
BONESTEELs-Jess Williams. vice pres-
ident OF the Security bank OF Bonesteel
and one of the best known cattle men
and ranchers In the Rosebud, having been
IN the cattle business in this section for
many years. died at Valentine, Neb, We'd
nescay morning
q EADWOOD--Attorneys FOR Mike car
mel, now serving 20 years In the Sioux
Falls penitentiary for criminal assault on
his stepdaughter. announce that they are
taking steps in requesting the supreme
court to give the case rehsaring.
DEPOSITS GREATLY INCREASED
IN SOUTH DAKOTA BANKS
Aberdeen. S. D., Noy. 2S.-Banks
throughout the state have Just finished
compiling their financial Statements
following the call OF two weeks ago
this call showing condition OF pros-
perity ali over the state never before
reached. Bank deposits In general are
considerably larger than ON any pre-
vious call
In Aberdeen the deposits from the
six local banks totaled 5000. 1882. an
increase OF S2.100000 over the deposits
five years ago and an Increase OF APP
pr0xilnately $l.500000 over the deposits
az this time ~ the year during any IN
teryening year.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02

St Louis, Nov. 80. December wheat
opened today at an advance OF rs ~
1%c, and May at an advance OF LIZ %
2Ac. December was quoted $f.03A ~
1904, and May at $1.070IO7h. Re-
cessions followed.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02

Omaha. Nov. 30.---Wheat opened Ia
2hc higher on the Omaha exchange
today, and the market remained ner-
vous during the early dealings.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-12-02

Minneapolis, Mimi. Nov. 30.--Wheat
took an upward turn here today in con-
sequence of the action yesterday of the
Canadian government. December
opened at $f01, cents above Satur-
days close. May opened at S1.O3h q
1.O4, IL to 11kc above Saturdays close.
After the opening advance prices de
clined, w to &c. Trading was ncaer-
ate.
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Express Appreciation

The committee in charge OF
the dedication services at Leon,
beg to state that on account OF
the great crowd present, it was
impossible to personally thank
all who helped make the affair a
grand success; and take this
method of extending to the pub
lie, to the ladies who worked
like Trojans, to the girls who
worked like angels, and to the
bankers and merchants who all
did their share, their sincerest
thanks and appreciation.
THE COMMITTEE
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-11-19

compliments on the elegant sup
per. The tables were laid for
$50 guests and every place was
filled. The POSTMASTER, Supt.
S. R. Logan, was responded to
by speeches from Messrs. Max
H. Loewenstein, Geo. Beckwithl
|. M. Brandjord, A. w. Nelson,
Cocker Rathbone, Stanley Scarce,
D. N. Mason, Misses Caroline
Rich and Phoebe Finley, and
Profs. Aver and Stone of the
state university.
The first basket ball game of
the season will take place at the
Mission gymnasium on Friday
evening, Nov. 10. This prom
Uses to be a holly contested game
between the Leon and Mission
@eams.