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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-08
WEST INDIAN STORM
 IS "CLOUDED DOWN

Washington, October 7.-The West Tn dian stclm reported today over the Mexi- can gulf had been "clouded down to- night by a strong high pressure prevail ing in the interior United States and its force was reduced to almost negative proportions.
 Reports to the weather bureau said the listurba was decreasing in velocity ard probably would disappear by tomor- row. Guli coast storm warnings raised today were ordered lower.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-08
LOAN COMMISSION
 TO SIGN CONTRACT

New York, october 7--Minor details fin connection with the closing of the s5oO,- 100000 credit loan to Great Britain and France occuiped the attention today of the Anglo-French financial commission. It was said the contract for the loan probably would be signed this week.
 ]. P. Morgan was asked if he expected to sign the contract alone on behalf of the syndicate of underwriters, of whom there are 60 members?
 ''No," he replied. Why should I sign a S500,o00,oo0 contract alone when I can get e9 other men to sign with me2"
 Morgan added that every member of the syndicate would sign the contract member of the Morgan firm was authority for the statement that, notwithstanding tho fact that the underwriters books had been cslosed wo days. applications were still coming in for the bonds. Whether these belated applications would be given admission to the syndicate was not indi- cated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-08
DIR. TRAWICK TO SPEAK
 AT MEETING SUNDAY

The Young Mems Christian association announces that Dr. A. M. Trawick of Nashville will be the speaker at the men s meeting next Sunday afternoon at 3:S0 o'clock. His subject will be, First Rate Events and Second Rate Men,
 Dr. Trawick is one of the leaders of the association work in America. He is one of the secretaries of the interna tional committee of the Young Mems Christian associations of North America, connected especially with the college work. He is here, filling speaking engagements at Howard and Birmingham colleges, where he is receiving very enthusiastic hear ing. This will be an opportunity to hear an unusual man on an unusual subject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-08
Damaged Goods"

After the first performance of Dam aged Goods" in New York city by Rich- ard Bennett and his co-worker, William Harris, the theatrical producer and one of the foremost factors in the amuse- ment world, said in an interview to the press of New York: The stage has been decried for years as an evil influence on society. Now there comes this splendid play produced by Richard Bennett with high and altruistic motives, universally acclaimed as something that will benefit mankind. l would gladly give s100.OOO If this play could be presented in every city in America It would be the richest legacy I could leave to the stage, and a monument that would endure in the hearts of men and in the healthy bodies of generations yet unborn" Damaged Goods will be the attraction at the Jef- ferson Monday.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-08
TO EXPAND FRENCH
 TRADE AMONG ALLIES

Paris, October 1.-The movement for the expansion of French trade with the allies of France took a definite form today when Russia agreed to the establishment in France of a customs office to facilitate exports. The arrangement was concluded by Pierre Bark, the Russian minister of finance, and a law to this effect will be submitted to the Russian duma.
 The committee of commerce and indus- try of the Chamber of Deputies adopted a report having for it's object the de- velopment of foreign commerce and the crea ton of a consulting committee on commerce and exportation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-08
"September Morn"

One of the seasons biggest hitsi The musical comedy sensation or rather in- toxication, September Morn.' which en- joyed an immensely successful run at the LaSalle opera house, Chicago. comes to the Jefferson Tuesday for one night only. The cast includes Carl George, Jo Tay- Tor, Mabel Laffin, Curt Vance and an pretty chorus of dancing and
 singing girls, charmingly gowned, who fit into the scenic framing beautifully. LeComte and Flesher have given this their greatest musical effort-an expen- s.ve and elaborate production, resulting in triumph complete. The x-Ray Flu turist Twirl and other Tango ideas in sensational dancing are among the lively and joyous Turkey-Trot effects.-Adv. ,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-08
s'The Only Girl"

Tn writing "The Only Girl" which is to be produced at the Jefferson Wednesday and Thursday matinee Thursday, by Joe Weber the author of the book, Henry Blossom, evidently bore in mind that theatregoers while wishing to be amused also desire to have their amusements served up in a sane fashion. He has, therefore. sn it is admitted, provided a libretto that contains story, both con- sstent and plausible, and has been to some pains to. draw his characters so that they resemble human beings. Added to this. that the lines are witty and that the lyrics mean something. it was not so difficult for Victor Herbert. the com poser, to provide a score that the critics have declared to be admirable in every respect.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-08
Expenses Increased by War

Washington, October 7-Tncreased ap- populations for the state department as the result of the European war will be asked of Congress by Secretary Lansing in bis estimates for the next fiscal year. Mir. Lansing discussed the estimates to- day with the President. He said that a heavy increase in the staff of the state department was needed and that .he de- partment at present did not have suf- ficient funds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-08
CONSOLIDATION OF
 SEAbOARD AND |. 4.
 W. ROADS RATIFIED
Directors of SeabOard De eide to Issue $3OO,OOO,OOO Mortgage and Merge With
 Carolina Atlantic Ky.

New York. October 7.-Directors of the Seaboard Air Line railway today ap- proved plans providing for a consolida- tion with the Carolina, Atlantic and Western railway and an issue of Ss0O,- oo0.o00 mortgage. This is in accordance with the company's policy of financial expansion and constructive extension an- nounced some weeks ago.
 An announcement by s. D. Warfield chairman of tho board, says the consoli- dated company. to be known as the Sea- board Air Line Railway company. is to have an authorized capital stock of s1oo,- 0oo, 900. the sme amount as was authorized by the present company, divided into one million shares, par value s10O, of which there will be issued s27.2s00oo preferred shares and 4o,04l 900 common shares. New common stock Is to be exchanged for an equal amount of common stock of the present company and ss.2so.ooo of the stock of the Carolina, Atlantic and Western railway.
 | Stock Transfers Of the sg.2so 900 preferred stock g, ,2So,- v'' VIII p' cANHdiiStt lot irn euudi IInbu1t of per cent, 50-year refunding bonds of the Carolina company. converting that is- sue Into preferred stock. New preferred stock amounting to $25,- O00,oW Is to be exchanged for a like amount of present Seaboard stock with unaltered dividend provisions. The $,2S0,0O0 stock to be exchanged for Carolina road bonds are to be entitled to noncumulative dividends of per cent. before dividends are declared on the com mon.
 The S2o,000,0Oo preferred stock is 10 be noncumulative at per cent before dvi- dends are declared on the common. Under the new mortgage approximately l S25. 50,ooo 30-year 6 per cent ponds will be presently issued of which aprraxi- rnately $a,l500O0 will be retained in the treasury.
 Of 'he remainder part IS to be used in exchange for underlying bonds oe con- l sald to {. syndicate under tLe direction
 7 the Guaranty Trust company and the National City bank of this city. The Seaboard Air Line owns and oper- ates by lease about 3l00 miles of road '.he Carolina, Atlantic and Western rail- way, Incorporated ir South Carolina op- crates in North and South Carolina, with a total trackage of about 25o miles. The Seaboard railway has f w a long time guaranteed the underlying bonds of the Carolina company, whose tidewater c.rncc'icns will make it especially val ble IF the consolidation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-08
Roads Meeting at Sterretts

good roads meeting and barbecue Will be held at Sterretts today at which time arrangements will be made to com plete the Birmingham Vandiver and East ern highway across the mountain at Van diver and Dunnavant to the Jefferson county line, and plan the extension on to the Coosa river and beyond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-08

meeting Tuesday afternoon at the home of the president, Mrs. A. Haffner, on second avenue, at which time delegates will be appointed to represent them at the state convention of the Alabama Woman's Christian Temperance union in Birmingham, October 26, 27 and 2s.
 The first meeting of the season of the Bessemer Culture club was held this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the public library at which time there was splendid attendance The members responded to roll call with current events after which an excellent paper, Era of the Plantagenets," was read by Mrs. J. r. Sturdivant and was great ly enjoyed by all present. The club began today the study of Shakespeare's s King John" and the first act was read with Mrs. Cecil Cowan as leader. The discussion of the Great European Con flict' was given by Mrs. R. A. MiclSle in her usual charming and gracious manner and was thoroughly interest ing a we'll as very instructive, proving great treat for the members.
 A committee composed of Mrs. Wal ter Unzicker. chairman Mrs. |. D. Mo Collom and Mrs. Sherman was appoint ed to take up the matter of holding the story telling hour at the library every Saturday afternoon for the chill dren. This hour was not held during July August and September but will be resumed Saturday afternoon and all the little folk in this city are invited to be present. Mrs. Cecil Cowan was elected secretary to fill the vacancy made by the resignation of Miss Mary E. Lovett.
 Miss Irene Jenkins will give con- cert at the First Presbyterian church on Monday eevning. October IS, for the benefit of the Junior Aid society of the church. On the programme will appear MT. Chalifoux, violinist; Mir Glass. cellist. and Miss Helen March, pianist all of Birmingham. as well as some of the best local talent in this city
 The funeral of J. J. Mitchum, who died today at 12 o'clock at the home of his son, R. J. Mtchum, at Vandiver will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at o'clock from the residence of his daughter Mrs. J. D. Martin. in Jones' boro. The Rev. Mir. Thornton and the Rev. MT. Davenport will conduct the services The pallbearers are J. w. Ken nedy, P. J. McAdory, w. F. Bryant Claude Fason, Jack Saunders and Lum Brown. Interment will be made at Salder's cemetery, with Jacob & Sons in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-08
His Plea for Mercy

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
 Young man." said the magistrate severely, the assault you have com mitted on your wife was most brutal Do you know of any reason why should not send you to prison?"
 ''If you do, your honor" replied the prisoner at the bar hopefully, "it will break up our honeymoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-08

has been formed. The new cabinet will announce it's programme to Parliament next Monday. Although the retiring pre- mier, Eleutherios Venizelos. and his fol- lowers in Parliament and a majority of the parliamentary body and of the people still favor Greece going to the aid of her treaty ally. Servia, King Constantine has given no indication that he intends to swerve from his original position that Greece should not enter the war.
 The ultimate stand that Greece and Roumania will take Is not known. Rou- mania's mobilization continues.
 The penetration by the Germans of Rus sian positions before Dvinsk is the great est gain claimed by any of the war chan cellories and would indicate that Von Hindenburg at last has broken down in a measure the Russian resistance.
 The Turks announce that one of three allied torpedo boats which appeared off Kereves Dere, inside the Dardanelles, was set on fire by the guns of the Turk ish Asiatic batteries and that the boats then retired
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-08

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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-10
GETS INITIATED INTO NEW
SCHEME FOR "EASY MONEY"

Aberdeen, S. d., June 6.-An Aber-
deem young man was the victim Of a
new graft. Approached by a stranger
"A inc appearing mantle youngster
was asked If he wanted a good job at
SIS a week. He did. Then the
stranger said he contemplated opening
q new barber shop, and would like to
hire him as a barber. But I know
nothing of the barber trade" said the
youth. "Oh. that doesn't make n
difference" the stranger replied 1T
Is personality that counts in the bar
Der business. You have the sort OF
personality hat win win customers"
So they signed a contract by which
the youth vas to receive a weekly sti-
pend of $18. Then the stranger re-
membered that the young man would
need an outfit Of barber tools. They
would cost you about $24 at retail"
he said. But l can get them for you
at wholesale for $12. We'd better fix
up hat little matter now" The youth
with the pleasing personality turned
over the $f2, and the stranger with
the plans for opening a new barber
shop faded away and hasn't been seen
since
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-10
SMALL Mine OWNERS
ASK WATER RIGHT IN
CARBONATE DISTRICT
Claim Homestake Dam Checks
Natural Privilege-Martin
Among Plaintiffs. /

Deadwood. s. D., June 9.-Not in
many years has there been a suit OF
SO general interest I'm this part of the
Black Hills as the trial OF the case In
the circuit court here before Judge
McNenny, Of former Congressman r.
w. Martin. Gus Kellar and other local
men against the Homestake Mining
company for possession of h water
right in the old Carbonate district, west
OF here, known as the Moore-Lardner
water right.
The water right, Is is claimed, was
originally located by Lardner, Clark
and Moore in 1877, the Homestake
buying 1t from them and for o 80
years using II. Some time later, 1t is
alleged, the late George w. Kosher To-
Gated a mining claim in the district
which covered the water right, and
then sold these claims to h plaintiffs
in this suit.
The latter charge that the Home
stake built a dam and stored the water,
which they allege rightfully belonged
to them. The Homestake denies their
right and claims the possession and
use undisputed OF the water right, for
so many years gives them full title.
Many of the old timers who have not
been in town for Is years are here as
witnesses. and the suit promises to
drag out quite a while. The Home
stake is said to have paid originally
over 5000 for the water right In
question.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-10
ENDOWMENT PLANS TO
FEATURE COMMENCEMENT.

a Yankton, S. d, June 6.-A number
OF things combine to make this years
commencement at Yankton college.
June 5 to 3, an occasion Of more than
usual interest and Importance in the
life of the institution. This is the year
which must bring to a conclusion the
campaign for a quarter million dollars
for additional endowment. More thai
four fifths of the amount has been
raised up to date and 1t is confidently
expected that the remainder will be
secured before January /. This en-
dowment campaign, the largest fnan-
cial effort in the history Of the col
lege, the completion OF which will
bring the total endowment of the in
stitution up to $4,000, is naturally In
the focus of attention on the part OF
all friends Of the college at this COM
mencement time. This campaign has
been the occasion OF a remarkable
movement on the part of alumni and
former students. They have subscribed
nearly $25, 900 toward the fund. n 1t
is believed that their contributions will
reach $4,000, OF which $4,000 is for
the founding OF a professorship In
honor Of Edward H. Pound, the first
graduate OF the college, and $4,000 for
the starting Of an endowment fund
for the benefit Of the conservatory.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-10
STATE COLLEGE Will
FINISH CLASS OF 81
STUDENTS NEXT WEEK
Festivities Close With Annual
Alumni Banquet on Wednes-
day Evening.

Brooking, S. D., June Sixty seven
students will be graduated from the
various departments OF state college
next week. Commencement exercises
will begin with the joint program OF
literary societies on Saturday evening
and will close with the alumni pan
quet or wednesday.
The degree or Master Of Science viii
be conferred upon three students;
Henry Shea, Edward Binnewies I'M
Sam Sloan, all OF Brookings.
The degree OF Bachelor OF Science
win be given TO the following: Jens
Bolland. Pierpont; Florence Caldwell,
Lacy . Caldwell, and Bruce Clark.
Brookings; Hazel Cooley. Garretson;
Brookings: Lillian Drury, Chamber
lain: John Freeman. Lead; Harry
Gardiner. Sturgis; Gladys Gilbert
Brookings: william b. Graham, Free
port, Mimi: Ruth Hale, Darlington
N. D.: CARROLL Iverson n Carl ohm
son. Bookings; Patti Jones, White
wood: Dallas Keck. Frank Kremer Ira
Lanphier, Arthur Lynch, Bookings;
Jessie Nixon, st. Paris, Ohio; Florence
Nord. Miller Pilmer, B~rookings; Ernest
Potter, Athens, Penn; Earl Series
Salem; and Walter Wornson, Brook
ings. .
The students receiving the degree of
Pharmacy Graduates are: Walter Alb
bolt, Tyndall; Ora Solliton, Brookings;
Elene lGiannonatti, ~Brookings; Ben
Haugen, Hartford; William p. Loosen,
Randall, Arlington. Bruce Clark, and
Clarence Talagson. Brookings.
Diplomas in music Will be given Julia
Fryer, Carol Green. n Fern Waffle,
and certificate in music TO Esther ..
Johnson.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-10
ATTENDANCE or 5000 AT
VERMILION ROAD MEETING

Vermilion, s. D., June 9.-More than
5000 people attended the good roads
barbecue held here Saturday under
the auspices OF the Vermilion Com
mercial club. While the assemblage
was an impressive one, in point of at
tendance, 1t would have reached much
larger proportions but for the W. days
rain which preceded the meeting,
At noon a luncheon consisting Of
Burgoo soup, meat sandwiches, cheese,
pickles and coffee, was served, after
which Col. Charles W.. Thatcher gave
an excellent address on good roads.
Other speakers were President Barton
and Secretary Gunderson, of the Com
mercial club, and ex-Gov. Andrew e.
Lee. The City band of 80 pieces fur
nished music during the day, and pam
Drama pictures were taken of the large
crowd. This affair was intended TO
get people of Clay county together for
the purpose Of boosting good roads,
and, Judging from the success Of the
first barbecue, ii will become an an
nual stunt.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-10
DISC POSTAL CARD NEW
CORRESPONDENCE FEATURE

Mitchell, s. D.. June "a disc rec
ord postal card. which can be repro
duced on an ordinary phonograph, Is
an invention by Shirley A. Stout. d
Mitchell photographer. BY means OF a
prepared wax, Mr.. Stout has invented
a photographic disc postcard which
can be used in the Of the usual
record, 1t being possible to record a
conversation OF about n and one
half minutes. The sender of h post
card can record the message on the
disc with a horn of simple design and
the receiver can get the message with
the ordinary machine, which viii
translate the message from the yibra-
tory marks in the wax. The postcard
car be manufactured for a nominal
sum and a be sent through h mai!
without being enclosed in an envelope
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-10
JURY AcouITs MAN WHO
PLAYED HONORABLE ROLE

Leola, S. d., Juhe 9.-The jury in the
case of John Splitter, charged with Jail
breaking. has just returned a verdict
finding Splitter not guilty. Splitter,
who is not yet 81, was found guilty in
1913 OF a statutory offense. and was
sentenced to the county jail of Nc
Pherson county, in default of paying a
stipulated sum OF money to his alleged
victim. After being in Jail for about n
year, he removed the jail door from
its hinges N dark night, and sue
ceeded in getting away TO Canada. A
short time ago he heard that his bonds-
men. who had been on his bond pend
ing his trial. were about to be forced
to pay the amount of the bond be-
cause of his escape. This was not TRUE,
as the bondsmen were released from the
bond when Splitter was sentenced to
Jail, but under the misrepresentation,
and to save his bondsmen from loss,
Splitter returned to Leola and rave
himself up. He was held on a jail
breaking charge, but the jury ac-
Quilted him. s.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-10
SENATOR zIEBACH IS
URGED AS CANDIDATE
FOR HEAD OF TICKET
Democratic Workers In Buffalo,
Brule and Jerauld Counties
Take Early Action.

Kimball, 8. D., June democrats
of Brule. Buffalo and Jerauld counties
have decided to present n urge the
claims OF Senator j. Z. Ziebach as
democratic candidate for governor
Senator Ziebach came TO South Da-
kota in 1854, when but 3 years OF age;
and has been a continuous resident OF
the state since that time. He Is tne
son OF f. M. Ziebach, of Winner. the
famous "squatter" governor OF the Gays
when the state lost Its capital n gov
erning officers by sharp practices OF
the North Dakota politicians. Al the
last legislative session Mr.. Ziepach
was a member of the senate, as rep
r~esentative Of Buffalo, Brule n Jer-
aud counties. During the three pre-
vious sessions he vas a house member
from his home county, Buffalo: Dur
ing his -four terms in the legislature
Mr.. Ziebach has the distinction or IN.
PRODUCING only n bill. That action,
he apologies, was during my nrs'
term. when / did not know any bet
ter"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-10
CREAM RIVALRY CAUSED '
SOLoN SHOOTING AFFRAY

Scion. Ia, June ,6.-Rivalry in the
cream business had much to do with
the bitter feeling between Editor Frank
Kreige and Mayor Charles Wolfe,
which eliminated in the mayor shoot
ing the editor, Thursday afternoon. Ed
itor Kreige had been buying cream in
connection with his Newspaper business
and quite recently Mayor Wolfe en-
tered the field as a competitor. This
business rivalry increased the bad feel
ing previously existing between the
two men over municipal and political
matters. 1t is possible that the wound
ed editor may recover, in spite OF. the
two bullets which penetrated his right
lung. Mayor Wolfe was taken to the
county jail at Iowa City, where he will
be held to await the outcome Of Mr..
Kreige's injuries. Mr.. Kreige purchased
the Scion Economy about a year ago,
coming here from Wellman, Ia. MI.
Wolfe is an old resident of the city.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-10
COOPERATIVE PLAN FOR
IMPROVING COUNTY ROADS

Huron, s. D., June THE road COM
mIttee of the Huron Commercial club
and a number Of the farmers living
near town have been working out a
plan whereby they will gravel several
of the roads in this vicinity at a very
small expense. A very considerable
amount Of gravel has been located near
several OF the roads which need re-
pairing. and the arrangement Is Tor the
farmers to donate the teams and wag-
uns to do the hauling. while the Com
mercial club will hire shovelers. The
plan has met with the approval OF
farmers and town people. The arrange
ment is for the farmers in different To-
calities to work on different days,
thereby not losing any great amount OF
time from their regular duties.