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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17
GERMAN LUTHERAN SYNOD
IN SESSION AT belmont

belmont, S. D.. June 12.-The annual
meeting of the South Dakota district
OF the Evangelical Lutheran SYNOD on
the German church. has convened mere
for sessions continuing until tuesday
of next week. More than 100 delegates
are present from the South Dakota
district, and leading clergymen and
others from other states also are In at
tendance and taking an active part In
the meeting. Special services will be
held this evening and Sunday morn
ing. Sunday evening there will be an
English service. Another special ser
vice will be held next Monday evening
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17
JUNK BUYER GuLLs HIS
BUSINESS COMPANIONS

Lo'Reily and two other tramps went to
Utica, where they collected a large
quantity of junk which they piled up
and shipped to Yankton by freight, in
tending to sell h junk here at a good
profit. ...t ."....
The three men determined to ride the
same freight that carried their goods
into Yankton, but o'Reily purchased
a ticket. He then told the conductor
that his pals were beating their way
on the train with the result that they
we're put off
Upon the arrival of the train here
EO'Reily sold the junk, pocketed the
money and disappeared.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17
ABERDEEN FLOODED FROM
poWNPoUR or 3.25 INCHES

Aberdeen, S, d., June 12.-During a
period of IL hours asst night 325 inches
of rain fell at Aberdeen in a storm
which extended south as far as Red
field, east to Montevido, Mimi; west to
Mobridge, S. D., and north to Edge
~, N. ID.
The sewer system of Aberdeen was
unable to take care OF the downpour
and the streets were flooded in places
and the telephone system put out Of
commission for a time.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17
BURGLARS GET LARGE BOOTY
FROM FAULkToN PoSToFFICE

Faulkton. s. D.. June 12.-The post,
office AT Faulkton was broken into and
robbed early yesterday morning OF $S'-
900 worth of postage stamps and a
small amount of money. The burglars
are thought to have came to Faulkton
in an automobile and escaped the same
way.
Tools from the Milwaukee section
house were used in breaking into the
building and safe. No trace of the rob-
bers has been found.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

Last summer saw completed the
demarcation OF the boundary line be-
tween Alaska and Canada, straight
north along the 141st meridian to the
Arctic cea No other boundary
demarcation has extended into such
high ATTITUDES and few boundaries Of
equal length are so straight. The line
follows the meridian without deviation,
regardless of mountains. swamps and
forests,
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17
RAINFALL OF two INCHES
AT MILLER THIS MORNING.

Miller. s. D., June IA two-inch
rainfall visited this section this morn
ing, making crop prospects better
than ever.
General conditions are viewed as
highly favorable by farmers, IN spite
OF corn being a little backward.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

To obtain a powerful searchlight with
comparatively weak current, a French
man has mounted a number OF tungsten
lamps on a revolving disk, each in turn
combined rays being collected by a re-
hector. ...
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

Kick Colgan, the famous wolf catch
er, who lives near Atchison, Kan, has
captured a total OF .729 wolves. He
receives a bounty of SIS for gray wolves
and 81 for coyotes. Since the first
Of this year he has captured 39.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

San Antonio, Tex, is eager to have a
Pan-American university there. The
main argument given In favor is that
nc other city in the United States has
10 much OF the Latin American at
mosphere. -. s.. ..
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

IL IL reported now that valuable Bel
g1an paintings have been rolled in cloth.
Enclosed in watertight metal tubes and
sunk In the Scheldt river. The Venus
de Milo" was hidden In a cellar in 1870
when the Germans entered Paris.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

". X. Township put this notice in a
Randall, Kan, newspaper: Il bor-
rowed some mans wheelbarrow last
summer and the owner can have the
same by coming for it and paying for
this local .....
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

The coal produced by Pennsylvania
last year exceeded by more than 20
per cent the entire output OF the Uni
ted States 10 years before and was
nearly one-ffth of the worlds produc-
ton.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

The French institute has announced
that the Osiris prize, which this year
amounts to $4,000, because no award
was made in 1912, has been awarded
chiefly for discoveries In medicine.
Chantemesse and Vidal, discoveries Of
a~nt-typhoid vaccines, will divide $10,-
600. while an equal amount will go to
DR.. Vincent, whose researches resulted
IN the finding of ether vaccine. Various
ambulances receive $4,000, and the re-
mainder is placed in reserve.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

According TO the American Pomo-
logical society, the only apple tree in
the world bearing the Barnes stripe is
on the farm OF Simeon King, Of West
Millbury, Me. The apple resembles the
Blu Pearmain.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

Many OF the Arabian peasant popu-
lation of Palestine have emigrated to
North and South America and the Mo-
hammedan population from the envir-
ons of Jerusalem is beginning to emf
crate. The lack of suitable employ
ment is the cause of this exodus.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

Miss Kate Rank, OF Limestoneville,
Pa, has a haversack which her grand
father. John McGinnis, carried In the
war OF 1872. 1t is made OF heavy linen
and is the size OF the present day mail
pouch.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

I'm His Steps," the booklet by the
Rev. Charles M. Sheldon, has sold more
than 10000, 900 copies. An error in the
copyright has kept the author from
making more than a trifle out OF IT.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

The odor of cloves has been known
TO destroy microbes in IS minutes; Gin
m will kill some species in IL
minutes. thyme In 35 minutes. In IS
minutes common wild verbena is found
effective. while the odor of some gera-
MUM flowers has destroyed various
forms OF microbes in so minutes.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

UP to May /, 142 foreign built ves-
sells of 500, 705 gross tons, valued at
So. 000, 000, have been registered I'M
der the American flag to engage in
foreign trade under the act of August
Is last.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

A 125-mile stretch Of the government
owned railroads of Chile Is being CIV
en- up to extensive experiments with oil
fuel. United States engineers are SUI
peryising the Investigations.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

Three thousand horse power is pro-
ducd by a water wheel in Switzerland
that receives a stream only an inch and
a half In diameter after a fall Of more
than 500 feel.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

II is stated that Herr Alfred Ballin,
OF the Hamburg American line, re-
ceives a salary of $100,00 per an
mum. The heads OF two or three Brit
ish passenger lines receive larger sums.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

Al Californian Is the owner OF what is
said to be the only watch of the kind
I'm the world in which a lever oscillates
n winds the spring with every step
that he takes.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

In the IL months ended April 80,
there were ST. merchant vessels built
and officially numbered in the United
States. The gross tonnage If these
ships was 179,45O.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

New York city's flock OF sheep was
Eheared on a recent day and yielded
about 100 pounds Of high grade wool.
There are so OF them pastured in Cen
trail park.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

After a controversy lasting 10 years
II has been decided In France that the
use OF old corks in wine bottles is not
detrimental to health.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

A theater manager in Hungary sells
seats In accordance with the size OF his
patrons, the shorter being seated in
the front rows and the taller behind
them
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

Members Of the Chicago Craftsmen
chapter OF Operative Masons are
Masons I'm two senses Of the word.
They are bricklayers and stone masons
and are members OF the Masonic order.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

-Bowdoinham, Me-, reports catching a
homeless shad. It has been named the
Burbank
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17
SPECIAL OBSERVANCE OF
FLAG DAY AT PIERRE

Pierre. s. d., June 16.-FIag day was
observed here today by a procession OF
so men and women carrying a fae
40x26 feet in size, down Main street,
stopping at each street corner and
singing The Star Spangled Banner"
The street was lined with spectators,
who were out to witness this special
feature of the day.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

The railway that will link Greece
with the rest Of Europe IL expected to
be completed in August.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

The Norwegian government has es-
tablished at Stavanger a domestic
science school to afford a complete
course in housekeeping to young girls.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

II Is said that no one can breathe at
a greater hight than seven miles from
the earth.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

Argentina last year manufactured
$4,000 boxes OF cigarets and 800. 600, 900
cigars.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17
BLACK HILLS CAPPED
BY HEAVY FALL OF SNOW

Deadwood. S. D.. June ia snow
,aIl almost unprecedented this season
occurred in the northern Black Hills
Saturday night. 1t was Followed by a
severe freeze. Snow lay from four
inches to one DOT in depth on the
aigher points yesterday morning. The
storm was confined t. the mountainous
sections. Telegraph service was
stopped temporarily.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

Telephone lines are to be extended TO
Tromsoe, Norway, 200 miles north OF
the Arctic circle.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

The Canadian government recently
placed an order for 2,5O0.00o barrels OF
cement.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

Kimball. s. D., Tune IA severe
ain and windstorm swept Owe this
lection early Saturday morning, with
rainfall Of a little over half an incl
n 10 minutes. In Richland township
Mrs. Mechalek's barn was torn to
pieces; in Smith township the William
Hawke barn and hog sheds were de-
ytroyed; Chas. Stephens, seven miles
southeast of Kimball, lost a hog shed.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17
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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

'KIMBALL-Miss May Quillin, daugh-
ter. Of a prominent farmer near Kim
ball, was united in marriage Wednes-
day to Gus WestendoTf, who owns a
well improved farm adjoining h city.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

Nfne-tenfhs OF the gold mining in
Russia IS done on crown owned lands.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17
SOUTH DAKOTA WEDDINGS


CHAMBERLAIN-Two wedding Ger
emonies occurred here wednesday. In
one, Miss Val Kyle, OF this city, be-
came the bride of Victor Roucher, OF
Victor. la. In the other ceremony Miss
Gene Brown. daughter OF Judge James
Brown, became the bride OF George
Drake, OF Kimball.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

TYNDALf-The funeral of Senator ].
p. Cooley was the most largely attended
of any In the history of Bon Homme
county, Business houses closed during
the funeral services and flags were float
ing at half mast. Mr.. Cooley came to
Dakota territory Is years ago. He was a
direct descendant Of the CooIeys who
came to America on the May1lower and
was a native of Maryland. In 1872 he
was a member OF the Dakota territorial
legislature, and since 1903 has served Bon
Homme county five terms in the state
senate. He was the largest land Owi.ei
In the county n one Of the most *
tensiye stock feeders and ~ralsers
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

RELIANCE-on Wednesday, June
9, Charles A. Perrine, principal Of the
local schools, and Miss Lena Lebserter,
were united in marriage. The same day,
al Mitchell. Miss Geneva Hall, of Re-
lance. became the bride OF 8. r. Boom,
formerly Of this vicinity, now residing
on O farm neal Barnum, Wis.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17
WITNES
Of NJ

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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-06-17

Judge
the wear
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-03
in Arms
Number About 100000

Washington. June ?. The size and
distribution of the principal factions
in Mexico to-day, including the Car
rama or Constitutionallst forces, with
General Oregon and Pablo Gonzales
i'm command. and the Nilla-Hapata
armies. known as the Constltutionalist
allies, are estimated here as follows:
The headquarters of First Chief Car
rama are az Vera Cruz. General
Obregon is near Leon, with force OF
about 10000, and General Pablo Con
zalcs is at Pucbla, with $4,000. Other
armies Of Carranza on the east and
western coasts number 1900. The to-
tai Consututlona.ist force IS about
-. 600
General Villas headquarters are pre-
sumptiyely az chihuahua. although the
leader j. now supposed 70 be near
Aluascalieutes. His total force num-
hcrs 10000. General Zapata has ap-
proximatcly 10000 men around Mexico
City.
Engaged in guerilla warfare in vari-
Gus parts of the republic are about
5000 men. These include the ladul
Indians in Sonora and 5000 men under
Eulalio Guieterre IN the mountains oil
San Luis Potosi.
The Carranza forces are concen-
tratcd at Leon. Pucbla. lucatan and
Tampico, while the Villa troops are at
Leon. Ebano and near Monterey.
According 10 the 1910 figures Mex,
ico's population of lj,063.2O7 Is divided
a. follows: White. 100000; mixed,
6. 100000, Indians, 5.25l, 900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-03
CHILD SAYS FATHER
SET MOTHER AFIRE
In Court Tearfully Accuses Her
Father, on Trial for Killing
His Sick Wife.

Benjamin Stransky, accused Of burn.
ing his wife 70 death while be held
her down in bed, was faced yesterday
bv his eight-vear-old daughter Sophie,
who bore out the contention Of Dis
trict Attorney Martin that II was
case of murder.
Daddy took me out OF mamma's bed
and pu, ne in his bed" said Sophie.
II didn't like il and went back TO
mamma, but papa lit piece OF paper
over a gas Jet ard threw 1t under
mammals bed"
Justice Barlow s. Weeks took tho
little girl on his knee and asked her
if she knew what it meant 70 tell a lie.
yes" replied Sophie, Il Will go to
the devil II | do"
Her testimony was disconnected as
she cried through the entire proceed
ings. A recess was taken after Assist
ant District Attorney Mork was unable
TO obtain any lucid replies to his ques-
tons. With a doll clasped IN her arms,
the girl returned 20 the stand and re-
piled unfavorsbly 70 several questions
Ct her fathers counsel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-03
NEW PAN-AMERICAN
LOANS ARRANGED
MCAdOO Wants Financial
Conference Made An
nual Affair.

Washington. June ?. That negotia-
tions are pending between the repre-
Sentatives of several South American
governments and American bankers,
following the Pan-American confer
ence, was the statement to-day of Sec
rotary Of the Treasury McAdoo.
"Some Of the governments in South
America have already. | am told, made
financial arrangements with some OF
our bankers and negotiations are pend
ing between Others" declared Mr.. Nc
Adoo.
IF Congress will agree TO it, a Pan
American financial conference will be
held every year. Such conferences
will keep interest alive and have a
continuing usefulness" Mr.. McAdoo
said. 81 am going to earnestly recon-
mend 10 the President that Con-
gyess be requested to make provision
for an annual Pan Amercan confer
ence."
Mr.. McAdoo emphasized the import
ance Of the recommendation OF the
conference on increased transporta-
ton facilities.
There was absolute unanimity of
opinion as 20 the vital necessity Tor
improved ocean transportation faclli-
ties" the Secretary said Naturally
the South and Central American re
pubics could not suggest 70 the gov
eminent Of the United States how our
government or our people should sup
DIV this want. although the delegates
from some of the countries declared
that their governments were Wiling
to Join this government IN any prac-
tical measures for improved steam
ship communication between their
ports and the leading ports OF the
United States.
III through private enterprise, or the
action of our government adequate
steamship facilities could be promptly
stumbled. there is no doubt that we
could secure and retain the largest
mart of the very valuable trade with
South and Central America. Delay may
cost US the opportunity. 1t would De
= great advantage TO this nation II
rolitics could be eliminated from the
ebin oucstion. We must deal with TINS
important matter spasslonately ana
intelligently and do the practical
thing 49,. -,
THO Secretary announced his lnten-
,ion Of amounting nine Americans 10
an unofficial high joint commission 10
take up with similar appolntees from
tho other American countries the queS
ton of uniform laws. lie also VIII
name eighteen group committees OF
American business men TO act WIN
groups in each Of the South and cen,
tral American countries along genera
lines
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-03
SEEKS STRONG MAN
TO GOVERN MEXICO
Continued from page |

s,,utional lection could be held.
There IS no indication OF the Presl-
dents choice. but from an excellent al
thouty In close touch with The admin
lStratIon u is learned that four names
are being considered
The first is General Iturbidc. He has
the confidence OF the administration
and his counsel has At various times
been accepted at the State Department.
Fernando Iglcslas Caldcron. noted
Mexican Liberal. Is another. lie IS
looked upon as Q statesman above the
average and q patriot OF very hlgh
order A third is NaSquez Iagle, MIN
lister Of Justice under Nadcro, and a
man declared 10 be independent IN
character.
Last on the Nst is Manuel Bonillas.
Minister Of Public Works i'm the Ma
dcro cabinet. who Likewise since the
iall Of his chief stood aloof from the
Quarrels Of the riya. leaders.
None Of the four is connected with
any Of the present factions. They are
regarded as being Of higher type
than larranza, Villa, Cara, Gutierrez
or any Of the Zapata following.
However. students Of Mexican char
acter doubt whether the Endorsement
bv the United States Of any Mexican
would be received with entire approval
Il is feared that the choice Of any
one Of the men named would be the
sigma! for a new alignment of factions
for and against thu American admins
tratIO0.
Back OF this is always the posslbil-
itv that the United States may have
20 10 into Mexico not only as the peace
maker but as the peace SuStaircr. ] ne
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-03
FIGHT HAMILTON WILL
Kin Assert Statemans Grand
daughter Was Out of Mind.

John {. T. Hamilton and Schuyler
Van Cortlandt Hamilton, nephew and
great-nephew, respectively. Of the late
Miss Adelaide Hamilton. granddaugh-
ter Of Alexander Hamilton. Yesterday
filed objections TO the prdbating of her
will in the Surrogates' Court. The
grcat-nephew received $4,000 in the
will If Miss Hamilton, but no pro-
visioi was made for the nephew. The
contest is based on allegations that the
testatrix, who was blind for some time
before her death. at the age Of eighty
five. was not Of sound mind when she
made her will March 81, 1906, and
when she executed two subsequent cod
icils that she was under undue inhu-
ence and that the instruments were OBJ
tanned through fraud Miss Hamilton
became blind after the execution Of
the Will. and the codicils are signed
merely with her mark. Miss Hamilton
left public requests amounting TO So
600 and literally provided for all her
servants, the bulk Of her estate, val
ned at more than S50O,00O being left
to nephews and nieces.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-03
CLASH MAY DELAY
ARIZONA
Navy Yard Workers. OPP
posed to Losing Half Holt
day. Fall Behind Schedule.

Weather conditions have caused 30
much delay IN the building OF the Ar
IONA at the navy yard that it was said
last night the date Of launching VIII
have - be postponed. Incidentally
workmen declared that their protest 70
Secretary Daniels had a good deal 70
do with the delay. The men protested
against June l9 "a a launching date,
as il ia 20 be their first hall -hollds!'
They would have 10 work II the battle
ship was put into the water on that
date.
Two weeks ago the officers were posi-
tive that The big dreadnought would go
overheard as scheduled. Work was go
ing on az a rapid pace. and Naval Ooh-
struc'or John +. Bailey. builder OF tho
hull, and Lieutenant Commander ;. n.
K. Doyle. constructor OF the engines,
we're enthusiastic over the prospect or
the Arizona being launched on the day
that Secretary Daniels named. Since
that time there has been z change.
Officers said yesterday afternoon that
the weather conditions have been such
that work on the hull could not DC car
red on a fast as could be expected.
Workmen. however. when questOned,
declared that the elements could not
possibly have interfered with the build
ing Of the ship.
During the last two weeks the i5-ton
rudder was installed and the driving
shafts were put in place. Even with
those two very important parts aboard
the Arizona. she is not quite ready, tho
officers declared. When asked Il Sec
rotary Daniels made a blunder in decid.
ing on the date against the wishes OK
the navy yard workmen they replied IN
the negative.
The officers said that they were con-
templating asking Secretary Daniels 20
work force Of men overtime every
night and on each Sunday If he insists
on launching the Arizona on June ~.
Since the workmen began their agi-
tation to have the date set for some
day other than a Saturday a number
OF Brooklyn Representatives have been
busy in Washington trying to make
the navy officials decide on Tuesday
or Wednesday, This is particularly
true of Representative James p. Maher.
lie has met with little encouragement,
apparently, the men said last night.