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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27
GERMAN AMBASSADOR At
ROME RECALLED BY BERLIN

London. May PA dispatch from
Paris to the Exchange Telegraph COM
pany says a telegram from Basel states
that the Wolff agency Ger
many has declared war against Italy
and recalled Prince Won Buelow, her
ambassador at Rome.
A Berlin official dispatch. received
by Reuters Telegram company by way
Of Amsterdam and dated May 23, says:
THE Italian government today
caused to be declared, through the
ambassador to the Austro-H Hungarian
government, the Duke Of Avarna, that
Italy considers itself IN a state of war
with Austria Hungary.
The Italian government, by this in
excusable declaration against the dual
monarchy has also broken, without
right or without ground, her alliance
with Germany.
The loyal relationship existing con-
formally with the treaty between
Austria Hungary and the German m
pire, and still more firmly welded by
the c~omradeship of arms, has remained
unimpaired by the detection Of the
third ally and his desertion to tho
enemies. The German ambassador,
therefore, has received instructions to
leave Rome conformity with the Austro-
Hungarian ambassador"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27
ITALIAN CABINET TAKES
PLANS TO FINANCE WAR

Rome, May 23, (via Paris), May "a
Details concerning Italy's declaration
Of war against Austria Hungary were
given by Foreign Minister Sonnino this
afternoon at a cabinet council which
'asted three hours. He told also OF
communications sent to the allies n
to neutral nations. Diplomatic rela-
lions between the vatican and h bel
ligerents also were discussed. Baron
Honnino referred particularly to the
relations between Italy and Germany
expressing the belief that the latter
would declare war as soon as, official
Information was received regarding
ttaly's action against her ally. The
council did not consider military ques-
lions, as they have been entrusted en-
tirely to the general staff, which will
work in harmony with the command
ers Of the allied forces. Financial meas
ures were taken up m 1t is believed
IA loan will be foated either at home
or abroad, sufficient to meet the needs
of the nation. even though the wal
lasts longer than Is expected.
A royal decree has been published
providing for a rigid censorship. Au-
thority Is given to censors, letters
newspapers, kilograms. telephone mes
sages and parcel post packages. The
decree also restricts personal Iber'
ties, especially as regards public meet
lngs. The measure resemble those al
ready adopted in other belligereni
countries.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27
JOHN BOUCHER SAFE AFTER
FIERCE FIGHTING AT YPRES

Aberdeen. s. D., May 22.-"I am
safe" Il am WELL" were the two lines
on a war correspondence card re-
ceived by Judge L. T. Boucher from
his son, John Boucher, who Is before
Ypres as a member Of machine gun
battery A, Fourteenth battalion, First
Manitoba Highlanders. The card was
dated April q, two days after the con
clusion Of the four days battle at
Ypres, during which the Thirteenth
and Fourteenth battalions Of the High
landers were almost entirely wiped
out.
Since the battle Judge Boucher, who
Is in partnership with Congressman
Royal G. Johnson here, has been eager
ly scanning all of the large eastern
IND the Canadian papers for word from
his boy, but not until he received q
card from him this week did he know
the lads fate.
Boucher served an enlistment with
the United States navy as gunner and
when the war broke out, decided that
he wanted to get some practical ex.
p~erience in the val game, SO went to
Montreal, where he enlisted with the
Highlanders.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27
MRS. JULIA BALL. OF MADISON.
HEADS REBEkAH ASSEMBLY

Mitchell, s. D., May Da-
kota Odd Fellows and Rebekahs have a
combined membership OF 1886, ac-
cording to the report given at the 10th
annual grand lodge session in Mitchell.
one Of the important actions of the
meeting was the decision to erect a
SOS, 900 addition to the state /. o. o. F.
home at Dell Rapids. A per capita tax
Of so cents will be levied on January
l. 1915, 1917. 1918 and 1919 to defray
the cost of the addition.
In tho annual election Of the Re-
bekah assembly. the state organization
of the sister society, Mrs. julia c. Ball,
of Madison, was elected president.
Other officers named were Mrs. Ellen
Dana, Armour. vice president: Mrs.
Mabel Bertrand. Deadwood, warden;
Mrs. II. b. Borland. Madison, treas
urer; Miss Atlanta Fuller, Lead, treas
urer; Mrs. Ellen Kingsbury. Parker,
member of home board.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27
MITCHELL MAN DRAGGED
FROM CAR BY BARBED WIRE

Mitchell. s. D., May 24.-Dragged'
from the steering wheel Of his auto
mobile by the barbed wire Of a pasture
fence, Elmer Stage, Is years old, ar
rowly escaped death when driving to
the home of his parents on a farm west
Of Mitchell. The youth lost control OF
his machine and 1t crashed from the
road into the fence.
The barbed wire caught young Stage
by the throat and threw him into the
rear seattle machine. The automo-
bile ran on to plowed ground and then
stopped. Although bleeding badly at
the neck, the youth managed to grasp
the wheel and drive to a neighbours a
few rods distant. There he tainted
when he drove into the yard. 1t was
found that his injuries, although pain
full, were not fatal. Surgeons ex-
pressed their surprise that his neck
was not broken nor the arteries in his
throat severed in the accident.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27
CUSTER WOLF HUNTER HAS
LARGE ANNUAL INCOME

Custer. S. D., May 22.-Fred Hansen,
one of the few professional wolf hunt
ers of the west, yesterday was before
the county auditor Of Custer county
and received the bounty for the wolves
and coyotes killed by him during the
past few months. His bag" consisted
of nine gray wolves n rs coyotes. In
addition to the state bounty on the
gray wolves. the ranchers of the region
where he operated pay him $50 each
for the killing of this class of wolves,
which are a terror to cattle and sheep
herds. He also will receive good sums
for h hides Of the animals, so the
amount received by him for each gray
wolf will be about $76. The best days
work during the time he was cat was
the capture of a large female' wolf and
nine little wolves.
He makes an attractive annual in
come from the business.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27
GROUP 10 BANKERS HOLD
RECORD SESSION AT SELBN

Selby, S. D., May 22.-The largest
attended meeting of the bankers Of
group 10, South Dakota State Bank
ers' association, ever held in this dis
trict was held here yesterday, 81 dele
gates being present, representing IS
OF the Al banks holding membership in
this group.
w. E. Briggs, vice president Of the
Northwestern National bank, OF Min
neapolis, Vas present and addressed
the meeting on the subject The Re-
lation Of the Banker to the Live Stock
Development Of His Community"
Senator c. S. Amsden, OF Milbank,
Grant county, discussed the new guar
antee of deposits banking law passed
at the last session OF the legislature.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: President, w.
F. Maitland, Mobridge; secretary, M.
J. Schirber, Mound City. Mobridga
was selected as the place for the next
meeting.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27
BIG GUNS FOR MANILA
PASS THROUGH ABERDEEN

Aberdeen. S. D., May 22.--Two Ia
inch guns, bound from eastern factories
to Manila, where they will be used in
coast defense work, passed through
Aberdeen over the Milwaukee road, and
laid over here for part Of a day. Great
crowds visited the freight yards to
view the mammoth guns. Possibly in
connection with the guns. a mysterious
stranger, going by the name Of II. b.
Walker, spent a day in the city. Mr..
Walkers mysteriousness consisted in
the fact that he refused tc divulge the
purpose of his stay in Aberdeen, and
that he received numerous kilograms
from Washington, d. c., from which
place he registered, all of the kilograms
being in cipher. Local war strategists
think the mysterious Mr.. Walker may
have been looking after the guns while
they were en- route to the Philippines.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27
PRINTED AMENDMENTS
TO CONSTITUTION NOT
ABSOLUTELY CORRECT
Justice Gates, in Preparing An
notations, Finds Some Ma
terial Errors.

Pierre, s. D., May 22.-JudEe J.
Howard Gates OF the supreme court, q
completely annotated the state consul
tuition, showing all judicial
tons affecting each section as well as
much historical material illustrative OF
its meaning. -,
Under the initiative and referendum
section he has given a list OF all acts
initiated and referred with the vote up
on each. A complete list OF all amend
ments to the constitution with the vote
upon each is shown in the proper place
and each attempt to amend 10 noted.
Judge Gates compared the proofs
with the original official text, as foun
In the secretary OF states office ana
discovered that the printed editions IN
common use contain many errors, some
Of which are very material and en-
tirely change the meaning OF the docu-
ment.
This annexation will appear In the
session laws Of 1915.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27
RULING REDUCES
OFFICIAL PRIVILEGE ON
ABATEMENT OF TAXES
Members of County Boards Are
Personally Liable When
Exceeding Right.

Pierre. s. D., May PA general up
heaval over the state of South Dakota
In taxation matters will result rom
the opinion OF the attorney genera 70
the tax commission in relation 10 the
abatement of taxes. The attorney gen
eral holds that only for three definite
reasons may taxes be refunded, not
withstanding the general practice 10
refund In cases where II Is clalIneH
they have been enormously charged.
The recognized Use are: tlrst.
when 1t appears that the full OIL
taxes assessed against real properly
cannot be realized by a sale or the
property; second, where 1t appears that
real estate has been offered Tor Val
two successive years and received no
voucher on account OF depreciation OIL
the value Of the property; and, thlru'
where IL appears that the properly
assessed has been DESTROYED by nre'
cyclone or other unavoidable casualty
II they are abated in any othar CIR
cumstances whatever, the members OF
the boards become personally liable TO
the county for the taxes
abated or refunded" says the attorney
general. Any statutory provision, In
any way legalizing the common prac-
tice over the state Of county commas
sioners ~refunding taxes claimed TO
have been enormously assessed Is lack
AlBB CASSpI III LIN
On Church Exemptions.
Exemption from taxation for relig-
ious property depends upon whether II
Is used for that purpose. Attorney
general Caldwell rules to the tax com
mission that the portion OF section
2O56 of the political code, relating to
taxation exemption Of property belong
ing to religious and benevolent soci-
eties is unconstitutional and void, and
operative only to the extent that 1t ex-
empts PROPERTY that is used exclu-
sively for charitable or religious
purposes"
The constitution provides exemption
Of taxation on property used exclu-
sively for such purposes, and expressly
forbids more than that. The supreme
court has held that the use to which
the property is put determines its ex-
emption from taxation, so that the
statute, more broadly eXempting II IL 1t
is owned by religious and charitable
societies, does not hold.
Therefore, p~arsonages and the land
they are upon are not exempt, and the
same rule applies to vacant lots owned
by the churches or charitable societies,
Or to other buildings owned by such
societies, II the buildings are not used
for religious purposes.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27
ABERDEEN ELECTION CONTEST
WAS COMMENCED FRIDAY

Aberdeen, s. D., May PA legal
battle is under way here between the
"wets" and the "drys," with, Judge
Thomas l.. Bouck as umpire, the is
sue being whether Aberdeen shall have
taloons for the coming municipal year.
The city election or the license prop
bsition resulted In a tie, making the
Town dry" The saloon men entered
; contest, claiming that some votes
'or license were thrown out by the
Election boards, and that some illegal
Fotes were cast against license. The
Fase started before Judge Bouck res
serday and will continue for several
lays next week.
The first days proceedings were
aiken up with discussions OF different
phases Of the complaint, as filed by
the petitioners, and counter charges of
Illegal voting made by the defend
ants. In practically every ward in
he city allegations of illegal voting
ind Of counting of ballots that were
vrongfully marked, and OF failure to
count ballots that were properly
marked, or Of ballots being thrown out
because they had not been officially
stamped, were made by both sides.
Several motions made by the attor-
Ieys for the contestants were granted
by the judge, despite objections by the
defendants. These motions included
6ne that the ballot boxes be opened
ind the ballots recounted in the pres
knce Of the court, and hat defend
lnts in their allegations concerning IL
egal voting, furnish the names of per-
ions they alleged to nave voted IL
egally.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27
MITCHELL MAN NAMED
l. o. o. r. GRAND MASTER

Mitchell. s. D., May 22.-In the an
nual election of the Odd Fellows grand
lodge of South Dakota, in session in
Mitchell. S. w. Rowley, of Mitchell.
was named as grand master.
Other officers chosen were: A. l..
Larson, Aberdeen, deputy grand mas
ter; Henry Robertson, Dell Rapids,
grand warden; j. Rice, Huron, grand
secretary; George w. Snow, Spring.
field, grand treasurer; A. +. Clough,
Madison, and Charles Barrett, Water
town, grand representatives.
Over 500 Odd Fellows and Rebekah. J
are in attendance. Inclement weather
has cut the attendance heavily.
The grand lodge session will close
with the annual ball this evening.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27
FERGUSON TO DEFEND TITLE
IN CHAMPIONSHIP SHOO7

Mitchell. S. D., May 22.-Blue rock
enthusiasts of South Dakot. will hold
their annual state trap shooting tour
nament in Mitchell on June l. 2 and 3.
The program of events shows that $425
in added cash and trophies have, been
hung up for the competing maTksmen.
The shoot will be held under the ans
pieces Of tae Mitchell Gun club. The
holder of the G. 'rt ria "a , 20 ny 49,.
C. A. Ferguson. secretary of tie Mitch
ell Gun club. who win defend his title
IA state champion.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27
DIES OF BROKEN HEART ON
WIEE'S GRAVE NEAR GREGORY

Gregory. s. d.. May 22.-Despondent
because Of the death of his wife a little
more thai a ear ago, Joseph Vav-
ruska, a homesteader, living near here,
died of a broken heart on his wife's
grave in the local cemetery.
He mourned the death of his wife
deeply and always imagined that she
was calling him to come to her. AT
frequent intervals, he was accustomed
to visit his wife's grave AID would re-
main there for hours, weeping. There
is no doubt in the maids Of his friends
that his excessive grief affected his
mental faculties.
When found dead on his wife's grave,
he was lying face downward with his
head resting on his arms, and 1t was
evident that when overtaken by death
he was weeping. He was 65 years Of
age, II is survived by three grown
children, all of whom reside in this
vicinity.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27
BOGUS FEDERAL OFFICER
NOW UNDER INDICTMENT

Deadwoqd. S. d.. May 22.-Harry B.
Porter, arrested here last summer on
q charge of i~mpersonating a federal
officer, has been indicted by the fed
eral jury.
Porter used his supposed government
position to curry favor with women
and girls whom ne met in the Black
Hills district, 1t is charged. When ar
rested nan ~endearing letters and
photographs OF South Dakota girls
were found in his trunk. A number Of
these women were present in our to
testify against him.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27

Experiments with house flies recent
" made abroad seem to indicate that
they tend TO travel either against or
across the wind. This direction may be
directly determined by the action or
The wind. or indirectly, owing to the
l1ies being attracted by doors borne by
The wind. Fine weather and warmth
iavor dispersal, and flies travel farther
In the open country than in towns
probably because the houses offer food
and shelter. In thickly housed locali-
ties the usual maximum flight Is about
q quarter of a mile. but In n case a
single fly was recovered at q distance
OF 40 yards-partly over open fenland.
When set free in the afternoon flies do
not scatter as In the morning. Liber-
ated flies often mount almost vertical
ly to q height Of IS feet or more.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27
SHORT COURSE AT COLLEGE
FOR AUTOMOBILE OWNERS

Brookings, S. d., May 20.-The third
annual short course in automobile op-
Grafton will be held at State college,
May "a to June 4. This course is de-
signed for farmers, business men or
garage owners who desire to study the
construction, care and operation of the
automobile, so as to insure safety to
the mechanism as well as economy in
general running expenses. The course
will include both lecture and practical
laboratory work with automobiles.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27

That special medical attention should
be given to children In the Jour or five
early years before school begins is as
serted by DR.. David Forsyth, an Eng
heh physician, whose views are pub
hshed In q bulletin just issued by the
United States bureau OF education. DR..
Forsyth declares that medical inspec-
ton Of elementary, school children
points to a widespread physical deteri-
grafton during the first four or five
years OF life, which leaves the major
ity OF children with serious but pre-
vantable defects.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27

William E.. L~inglebach, professor Of
modern European history at h Uni
yersity OF Pennsylvania since 1908, be-
peves that the election OF the Turk
from Europe will not settle the near
eastern question, and that II may be
only the beginning of greater troubles
N the Balkans. His opinion q at
tracted considerable editorial attention
pr late. He is q native OF Ontario,
canada After graduating from the
University of Toronto, he went to Eu-
rope. devoting a year to study at the
University Of Leipsic. For the last IL
years he has been a. member Of the
University Of Pennsylvania faculty.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27

On the basis of vessels completed and
vessels under construction, the rank OF
the nations in naval standing is: Great
Britain. first; Germany, second; United
States, third; France, fourth: Japan.
NTH; Russia. sixth; Italy, seventh;
Austria, eighth; Greece, ninth.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27

Grape seeds, for which hitherto no
use has been known, have been found
to contain an oil which is especialIv
valuable in the manufacture of soaps
and a South American refinery Is max
ing preparations to produce refinery In
making preparations to produce it on
q large scale.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27
DISTRICT FEDERATION IN
SESSION AT SIOUX FALIs

Sioux Falls, 5. D., May 20.-The first
annual convention of the State Fedora
lion OF Women's clubs of the Fourth
district is in session in Sioux Falls.
with a good attendance.
Delegates are present from Yankton.
Wakonda, Vermilion. Salem, Parker,
Dell Rapids, C~enterville, Beresford,
Canton and other cities and towns in
me district. Local members of the state
and district federation made elaborate
plans for h entertainment of the visit
Drs.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27

Vienna was last besieged in 1S4S, and
IL was then the Austrians themselves
who lay siege. II was during the Hun
garian revolution. and, although the
city fell into the hands Of the insur-
gents. they were able to hold it only
two days and were dislodged under
bombardment.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27

II II announced In the Bulgarian
press that the name Of the late Rev. DR..
George Washburn u to be commemor-
ated In a tangible and permanent man
ner as that Of q great benefactor OF the
Balkan kingdom. He is practically re-
membered for his part in informing the
world OF the OF 1875. an act
OF effective publicity which had much
TO do with Bulgaria's subsequent indie
pendence. DIR. Washburn. who was for
many years president of Robert college,
Constantinople, was the most noted OF
Amherst graduate to ave died recent
fy
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27
HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE Is
KILLED BY ELECTRIC SHOck

Aberdeen, s. D., May 26,-Joe Price,
a prominent high school and state nor
NAL athlete. was ~electrocuted here Sat
urday night while lighting an arc light.
Price was employed by the Aberdeen
Light and Power company. When he
pulled a chain to connect the carbons,
he received a shock because OF defec-
tive wiring, II is believed. He was
removed to a hospital, where he died a
few minutes afterward.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27

Canada has a. stamp tax in fc:~ ,
now. The first lot Of stamps was ut
to Toronto the other day, and proved
many times too small. as was the case
In this country when the new stamp
tax recently went into effect. That city
got 10000 stamps, n says IL needed
k00. 600
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27

A northern Minnesota paper reports
that the latest sport at Lake of he
Woods. on the Canadian border. is
chasing wolves across the frozen lake
In automobiles. Apparently the wolf
AN be kept from the door by the pur-
chase OF a motor car
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27

Madison Is in Monroe county. Mis-
souri,. and In Madison live 1000 persons.
Thirty-three Of the 1000 persons have
already passed the age OF so and at
least one is l02 years old. Another is
W interrelated.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27

During the calendar year Of 1913
there were 2.T85 men killed In and about
the coal mines OF our country. Based on
an output OF 57o,04S, 1875 short tons in
lsl3, five men were killed for every
100000 tons. The number does not
seem TO be materially lesseninR.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27

The power OF sentiment and the scar
city OF imagination are both realized by
one who reads that OF 600 school chill
dren who were asked to name the most
beautiful word In the English language,
406 wrote. Mother" The idea is beyond
comparison, but the symbol Is rather
work a day.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27
ITALIAN AMBASSADOR TO
TURKEY LEAVES CAPITAL

London, May 24.-Marquis Di Gar
roni, Italian ambassador to Turkey,
and his staff, are leaving CONSTANT
nople, according to an Athens dispatch
to the Telegraph filed last night.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27

Pig iron Is produced in greater guam
tity by the United States than by anv
other country; Germany and Luxem-
purg rank second for supply. and the
United Kingdom third.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27

Switzerland really has a navy, as is
shown by the fact that she has iust
bought 29 large motor boats. armed
With quick firing guns, to patrol Lake
Constance. ~
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27

Colonel Sherman Marvill. who waa
sworn In as mayor of Laurel, Del. re-
tently, Is only "a old. and the
republican ever elected mayor
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27

Since their discovery. in 1870, the dia
mond mines at Kimberley have yielded
In average return of 500, O00, 900 per an,
num.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-27

Walters at n we'll known London
restaurant are being instructed in the
French language at the expense other
employers.