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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-04-08

/ EVERY HOME SHOULD
/ HAVE NEUTRAL GROUND


Bessie Beatty IN San Francisco Bulletin
10 there n neutral territory In your
homer
Have you any little harbor where the
s e sn Il sa seu The r. t %%nssecaRs Top tne W"
Listen to this little scheme. IL Is the
fan OF q man and a maid, who, three
years ago, set up their household gods on
Tor a long partnership.
Three years without a semblance Of Q
quarrel" says he.
1T The big chair deserves all the credit,
when we were married we had loss
than 800 with which to buy furniture.
quarter OF II went into the purchase or 9
now It holds her and me and a little chunl
Of q fellow besides"
That chair was tremendously chris
tened neutral territory"
A house rule was made that whenever
anything went wrong the offended shoult
summon the offender into the good ma
tured depths of neutral territory and
talk things over quietly and sanely. In
neutral territory no high pitched voices
or excitable states OF mind are permitted.
The stories hat big chair could tell
would I'LL u book, but according to ia
owners. it has never failed to accomplish
marvels as a friction eliminator.
That story starts a lot OF thought.
Neutral territory-it's what we seem to
uCtU AAllO6E CNCLJ "uSIo ia liz
Talking II over Is the best medicine for
all ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS we talk
pm neutral territory; talk with soft voices
md a desire to speak q common language.
Silence Is a blessed blessing al times but
dlence In the face of misunderstanding IL
more dangerous than matches In the
hands of babes. .
Silence breeds s~ullenness. II takes wee,
attle molehills and heaps trouble upon
Touble, ache upon ache, until II has built
. mountain OF woe, Assisted by magma
don. II erects barriers 30 high that some
Ieople never succeed in, climbing over
hem.
There Is probably not a man or woman
among you who can not look back upon
tome barrier built in Just this way.
They divide friend from friend, brother
from brother, husband from wife, nation
And neutral territory and talking it ove
would always save the day.
We provide against n emergency and
ignore another, more important. We stock
The Harder with canned groceries and keep
the linen closet stocked against the COM
hg of an unexpected guest. We buy life
and fire n accident insurance n put
savings Of we have any In the bank. But
we don't provide neutral territory.
Most people start friendship and part
nerships with little thought for all the
difficult adjustments that must be made.
They forget In h Joy of new relation
ships that every human being Is an indi-
kidval. and as such has points OF differ
snce from every other individual.
It takes a big chai to meet these DIFF
terences. II takes the state of mind that
the big chair represents. For what does
the big chair mean. but merely an excus
tor getting closer together; for striving to
ook. alphabetically n with low in
bur hearts at the other mans faiilngs, the
while we are conscious OF our own.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-04-08
Tho Happy Dead.

The place of the dead Is fair and still.
The gravestones CLEAN III doors In the
hill.
When the sun goes red,
And the moon m white.
The trees on the hill are kingly high,
Their plumes swing proudly against the
sky
In the blaze Of moor,
In the ghostly night.
Why moan you there by the peaceful
dead,
And cry on the earth and hide your head.
On the stormless hill,
BY the fearless bedf
oh, rest, sweet rest for the quiet dead,
Beneath the grass In their lovely bed
Not q twinge OF pain,
Not a hunger panG!
I weep for those in the place of life
Whose hearts nave died OF the bitter strife
Not the sleeping dead.
Not the happy dead.
Marjorie Sutherland In the Craftsman.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-04-08
Little Mary Knew.

Two small girls were playing to-
gether when one Of them suddenly be-
came very thoughtful. Bessie" said
the thoughtful one, Il think that when
l die and go to heaven / will take my
r%aincoat and rubbers and"
Take your raincoat and rubbersi"
wonderingly interjected Bessie. why.
Mary, it doesn't rain in heaven, does
it,"
"Of course it does, you little
chump!" was the positive rejoinder Of
Mary. Where else does 1t ave. come
FROM"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-04-08

The cost Of the immense Krupp guns
is not known outside a certain circle:
nor IL there data available to show
what Is costs to fire them. However,
n may form a conjecture from figures
In the United StateE ordnance reports,
II q three-inch battery costs $50, 900 and
fires @ I5-pound proJectile, at a cost Of
t15 for each shot: a six-inch battery
costs $780, 900 and fires a 108-pound pro-
~jectile, at q cost OF $50: q 16-inch gun
throws a projectile weighing 2,400
pounds, at a cost OF So, o00--what, then.
must be the cost OF a 25-inch cannon
from I'll
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-04-08
Knew What he,d Do

A British officer inspecting sentries
guarding the line in Flanders came
across a raw-looking yeoman.
What are you here for?" he asked
ITO report anything unusual, sir"
'"What would you call unusual?"
Il dunno exactly, sir"
"Wha would you do If you saw five
battleships steaming across that field
yonder?"
Sign the pledge, sir."-Boston Eve,
ming Transcript.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-04-08
Matter Of Sex

'@his is n of the spiciest books l
ever read" remarked the hardware
drummer, as he turned over another
Leaf. 'y@
500" queried the hotel clerk.
What's the name of the authoress?"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-04-08
MS~1Sga<
Proper SURROUNDINGS.

Il have called a conference of lead
ing citizens to consider assisting the
starving of Europe"
"T1l provide a nice lunch for those
who come"
mo; leave out the lunch. Let 'em
feel how 1t is to be hungry. They'll
appreciate the situation better."-Kan-
sas City Journal.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-04-08
Explicit.

DO you say you've known this mai
all his life?" asked the lawyer.
No." returned the careful witness.
1--WE just known him up to now. Ef
he's hung, after you all get through
with him, III say l knowed him all
his life"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-04-08

ALIENS FOOT-EAsE for tho TROOPS
Over 1000 packages Of Aliens Foot-Ease, the
antiseptic powder to shake into your shoes, are
being used by the German and Allied troops Rt
che Front because IL rests the feet, gives in
slant relief TO Corns and Bunions, hot, swollen
aching, tender feet, and makes walking easy.
Sold everywhere, CSC. Try It TO-DAY. Don't
accept any substitute. Adv.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-04-08

Inflammation VI
the bladder. La.
ter I became SO
much worse that
! consulted a
doctor, who said
that l had Dia.
betes and that
my heart was az
fected. ! suffer
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-04-08
SHqhted.

Dorothy overheard her parents talk
ing about Bible names.
rs 10y name in the Bible?" she
asked.
mo, dear"
Why, didn't God make me?"
Yes, dear"
Then why didn't he say something
about it?"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-04-08
SUFFERED FOR FOUR YEARS.

Mr.. J. M. Sinclair Of Olivehill,
Tenn, writes: II strained my back,
which weakened my kidneys and
caused an awful bad backache and
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-04-08
WOMEN FROM
As to IS TESTIFY
TO the Merit of Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Com.
pound during Change
of Life.
Westbrook, Me. ar was passing
through the Change Of Life and had

pans IN my back
and side and was 30
weak I could hardly
do my Homework.
have taken Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and
1t has done me q lot
Of good. / win re-
commend your med
icine to my friends
and give you permis-
sion to nuhliah NV
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-04-08

It was stated in a recent police court
prosecution, at Newport, Mont, that
the Great Western company had 10000
towels stolen from its a lavatories
last year. T
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-04-08

1t is possible to entertain an angel
unawares, but you can't entertain a
bore that way.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-04-08
Hardly.

is life on a submarine quite cheer
ful?"
Il should think it would rather in
duce that sinking feeling"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-04-08
Mans Two Sides.

God be thanked. the a Of Els crea,
Boasts two soul sides. one to face the
world with,
One TO q woman when he loves herl
Robert Browning.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-04-08

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU
Try Murine Hys Remedy for Red, Weak. Watery
ayes and Granulated Myelidsi No smarspg--
by mail Free. Murine Hye Remedy Co., Chicago.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-04-08
Business Comjnu,

Bill-He'n have a lot of business
after the European war is over.
Jnl-Why, what's his business?"
He's a mapmaker."
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-04-08

important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-04-08

SIOUX CITY PTe. co. NO, 1s-1s1s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-05
HARDING ESTIMATE BASED ON GINNING | 11,275,0O0 BALES Says Indications Are That Liverpool Takings Will Be
 Heavy for Remainder
 of the Season

Washington. December 4--(Special.) Anticipating the final ginners' report by practically week. W. P. G. Harding es- inmates the cotton production, exclusive of linters. at 11275,0Oo bales. The produc- tion last year was 1s.sOo,0oo.
 MT. Harding made it plain that his esti- mate was not based on inside or offi- cial information, but was the result of facts previously published and informa- tion reaching him from southern sources. He is regarded as the most expert author ity on cotton in Washington.
 . Reports from abroad" added Mir Harding, "are to, the effect that T.ancas- tershire trade is active with indication that Liverpool takings will be heavy fol the remainder of the season. If my es innate on the production Is approximate ly correct tile price of cotton will ma terialy advance immediately after Christ mas.'
 MT. Harding added that -Alabana2's $ pro duction for 15 years had amounted t, 10 per cent on an average of the tota production the production never having been less than 96 per cent or greater thal 10.S per cent. On the basis of 10 per cent therefore. Alabama's production will b' l 1127, ,500 bales.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-05
BOILER EXPLOSION
 AT GIN FATALLY INJURIES JAMES COX
Accident Occurs in Prairie Near Co., iumbus-Three Negroes Also In iured-Explosion Heard
 for Miles

Columbus, Miss, December 4.-(Special.) As the result of boiler explosion, which occurred at o'clock this afternoon at the gin of James Cox in the prairie sec ton. F miles south of Columbus, his son. Charles Cox, is probably fatally in jured and three negroes, whose names could not be learned tonight arc seri- ously injured. The cause of the ex- blosion is unknown. Physicians hurried ly summoned from this city responded to the call in automobiles.
 First news from the scene of the ac- cldent was that Mir. Cox and four negroes had been killed outright but later ad- vices were to. the effect that no fatali- ties had occurred. MT. Cox, who is about 33 years old. is more seriously hurt than the others, and it is very probable that his injuries will prove fatal
 The shock of the explosion was felt Tor miles over the community. At Ar tesla, several miles away, a distinct shock was felt. and until the cause of the strange disturbance was ascertained 1t was feared that an earthquake had oc- cured.
 Mr. Cox, owner of the mill is one of the wealthest planters in Lowndes county and is well known over the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-05
HALF OF ENGLISH PEOPLE MAKING
 WAR MUNITIONS
War Expected to Be Long Drawn Out and Is Costing Nation Million
 Dollars an Hour

Ottawa. December 4.--TIalf the popula- tiop of England is engaged in producing war munitions to aid the 3.0O0,0o0 men in the fighting lines. in a war that is costing Great Britain s1,Oop,OOo an hour, the Hon. R. H. Brand, financial agent of David Lloyd George, minister of munitions, told business men at q luncheon here today. Those present included the Duke of Con .naught, Premier Sir Robert Borden and Sir Wilfrid Laurier.
 Tine war" said Mir. Brand. twill be | long one and no one can tell how much more England. Canada and other parts of the empire may have to do before it is successfully ended. but, of all the things to be done to win, financial operations are the most important
 National economy will win the war, the speaker said. He urged Canadians to practice the most rigid economy to pro vide the greatest possible help to Great Britain. He expressed appreciation of Canada's S decision to make financial ad- vances to England and promised that all such loans would be repaid soon after the close of the conflict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-05
CLOTURE QUESTION
 ID BE REFERRED ID
 RULES COMMITTEE
Democratic Caucus Decides That Revision of Rules Should Be NOnparti-
 san Question

Washington, December 4.-The fight to rule, which began immediately after the ship purchase bill was fllibustered to death at the last congressional session, virtually was abandoned at today's meet ing of the democratic Senate caucus. It was agreed, however that ronpartisan effort should be made during the session to correct iilibuster abuses.
 It was declared to be the sense of the caucus that revision of the rules should not be a partisan question and that the
 whole. subject should be referred to the rules committed A resolution to that effect will. be introduced at the opening of Congress Monday and the rules commit tee will endeayor to get the cooperation of republican members in recasting the methods of Senate procedure.
 1 Senator Owen, chairman of the special committee which submitted q cloture rule 1 to the caucus, withdrew the committed report today after several days spirited tdiscussion. The step dispelled the possi- biiity of a fight on the Senate floor Mon 1 day, which might have delayed organiza- l tion of the Senate for many days and de I layed delivery of President Wilson's ad- dress. ! The Senate will be called to order Mon
 day by Secretary Baker and the first or
 der of business will be the election of Sen ator Clarke of Arkansas as president pro i tempore. The old rules will prevail ant I the question of whether the Senate is 2
 continuing body will not be pressed. l House democrats had harmoniou caucus today, approving the cominitte'
 (Contiaued on page EIeveAs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-05
BRITISH ABANDON ATTEMPT TO TAKE
 HISTORIC BAGDAD
Large Turkish Achievements Make British Position On Tigris Untenable -Roumania Ex- pected to Allow Passage of Russian Troops En Route to Balkans Through Her Borders

London, December 4-British, German and Turkish accounts of the recent fight ling in Mesopotamia, although containing
 minor dispatches respecting the casualties
 and character of the British retreat on
 the Tigris. establish that without further |reinforcements, to equal the overpower-
 ing odds against which they have been struggling. the British troops under Gen.
 eral Townshend have little prospect of continuing the march to Bagdad, which a few weeks ago appeared to be almost within their grasp.
 Having advanced during October and
 November through the desert of Irak to the very environments of Bagdad, the British force Is now retiring upon Kut-
 FL Amara, 80 miles southeast of Ctesi- phon, the scene of the battle fought the last of November, in which the British troops met their first serious check. The position, therefore, of General Townshends s force is much the same as in September, after the battle of flut-El- Amara. According to recent account large Turkish endorsements, supple menting forces which already outnum-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-05

bered the BritsA forces four to ttVc, were flung against the British troops fctirins down the Tigris and made a British stand out of the question.
 There have been no military events of importance in the Balkans since the fall of Monastir. Roumania now looms rmus- ually large on the Balkan horizon, and the country is generally accredited with the intention either of joining the allies or at least stretching her neutrality to the point of allowing, the passage of Russian troops.
 There has been no confirmation of re- port that Russian troops already have en- tered Roumanian territory
 Roumania's 8 declaration that after Mon- day she will commandeer all foreign ships anchored in Roumanan ports is regarded by some as proof of Roumanias inten- tion to abandon her neutrality, but the British press and public fin general. which have grown skeptical over premature an- nouncements of changes in the policy of the Balkan states, show little disposition to take favorable issue for granted un- less it is established beyond doubt.
 Aside from the continuance of desper- ate fighting between Austrians and Ital- ians in the Gorzia district, there is com paratively little activity on the various fronts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-05
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD
SECTION A

1-Preparedness big issue before Con- gross.
 Ford expedition departs amid excite nent.
 France unable to conceal contempt for American neutrality. Panama Pacific exposition closes. Mrs. Porter dies at home of her son. 3-Congress assembled Tuesday. 5-Statement by Bowie on tax amend ment.
 Ad Writers convention to be demo- cratic.
 Commission race ends tomorrow Rhodes scholar to be selected Decem- Der 2S.
 Freight bureau managers to form or ganization.
 Approves commissions stand. Dallas delegation after convention. G-Buek says free trade Is bane of mineral district 7-Stories for the Alabama D. A. R. s-Alabama peanut oil sold to Swift Co. AHenderson does not agree with Lusk
 Sh .oN R. a-Need of another lock on Warrior 9-Strange tales of famous prison 11-Markets. 1a-Great wastage of English war fund.
 SECTION c. 1 2, 5, 6, z and 11--Society. 4-Editorial comment. S-Theatricals. s--Nmse cavell and the Belgian under lO-Film love cats
 SECTION D. ....4 Magazine section.
 SECTION E. Comic supplement-.
 SECTION F Potogravure Section,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-05
EMPEROR WILLIAM
 THANKS DUCHESS

Berlin December 4-(Via London.)-Em peror William, in thanking the Grand Duchess Louise of Baden for an etching entitled, Silent Heroisn,'' portraying peasant women tilling the land while the men are fighting at the front, today sent her this telegram:
 "Your appropriate gift has just been re- ceived, for which I thank you heartily, The German woman has proved herself equal to the limit of her tasks, as pious, strong and confident in all matters, and active in following the example set by Gernany's wonderful princess May God bless your work WILHELM."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-05
WHAT NATION MEANS
 BY GETTING READY
One of Most Important points Is Se- lection of Places for Govern
 nscr:.ss nluniiivn Plants

Washington. December 4.-(special) The government under the direction of tho President intends .o put into practical operation the adage, Tn time of peace prepare for war
 The programme provides for the con stluction, in a period of five years, of battleships Of all types. the cost to be approximately s5o.o0o,0eo It is intended also to increase materially the standing army. -instil enthusia sin and finer spirit
 tcs.tipued s.I r.ss T.res,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-05
Presidents Ideas Expected to Prevail - Democratic Committee to Assemble This Week
LEADERS NOW LOOK ON BRYAN AS TRYING
 TO MUDDY WATERS
Bankhead's Alabama Cook Installed in Washington
 to Insure Preparation of
 Dishes in Southern Style

Washington, December 4. Especial. )-Congrcss is appar ently impressed with tho fact that before it undertakes to dis charge any other business or ob liSation it must tackle the pre- paredncss' programme of tho President. On the eve of the mo- mcntous struggle there is more excitement than in many pre- vious years. The idea prevails that despite rugged handicaps, tho President will ultimately win. But that some lasting sears will be tho result, is said to be certain
 Following his custom, MT. Wilson will read his message to both houses sitting as one Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-05
sI200 SECURED FROM
 GENEVA POSTOFFICE

Dothan. December 4.-(Special.) Five men, supposed to have been professional cracksmen. blew open the postoffice safe at Geneva at an early hour this morning, securing about $1200 worth of stamps and about Sso0 in cash. There is no clew to their identity. They es- caped on foot but are thought to have later used an automobile.
 Two charges were necessary to open the safe. Tue first explosion aroused people in nearby hotel. l.. Meyrovitz, the proprietor went out with a candle to investigate. Three of the robbers who were on watch fired pistols and warned him to go back. He went Blood hounds were sent for to take up the trail, but so far no arrests have been reported Warnings were telephoned over the country and officers throughout this section are watching trains and strangers closely
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-05
ONLY ONE AMERICAN
 SURVIVOR ON ANCONA

Washington, December 4.-Ambassador Page at Rome reported today that Ire- lando Pattitivo, 17 years old, was the only American survivor of the Ancona disas- ter who had reached Naples. Pattitivo is the son of a naturalized American cit izen.
 The state department has received no reply to Its inquiries at Vienna for de- tails of the Austrian version of the sink ing Of the Ancona.