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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03
INHERITANCE TAXES
PAY $4,000 TOTAL
TO DAKOTA TREASURY
Edmunds and Minnehaha Coun-
ty Take the Lead-Good
Increase over 1915.

Pierre. S. D.. July 29.-The tax COM
mission report that for the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1916, a total OF $So,-
271.28 has been collected in South pa
kota as inheritance tax, and paid n ny
the state treasury. This is about $4,000
increase over the year previous whlcn
showed a total collection of inheritance
tax amounting to $38,243.9O.
For the fiscal year just ended Eo-
munds and Minnehaha counties snow
the largest returns of inheritance IaM,
each being over $4,000. Brown, Hamlin
and Walworth each contributed some
thing over $4,000; Clay, Dawson, Lin
coin, Sphinx and Yankton each over
1000; Bon Homme, Butte, Day, Ha naa'
KingsbIry, Lawrence each over S1,0Vo.
and the remaining counties less tnan :
81 OOe Commissioner Preston collected
two items, of $742 from the w. @. Davl-
son estate, and SIS from the Northern
Trust company, of Chicago.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03
SIZES THE MAYOR.

Geddes, 8. D., July 29.-The personal
vs. Mayor NOLAN, of this city, which at
tracted widespread interest when tried
at the last term of circuit court in this
county, is to be rotried at the September
term of the same court. In the first trial
NOLAN was found guilty Of having kicked
and injured Gartner, and was assessed a
nominal fine of $1.00. Not satisfied with
the verdict a new trial has been asked for
by the prosecution, and It is reported has
been granted by Judge Trip. Some new
evidence win be forthcoming at the sec
ond trial, and the outcome Of the case
will be watched with much interest.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03
BROWNS WITH ROPE.

Hawarden, Ia. Aug. MARTIN Hoff-
nan, 4 farmer living on the Mrs.
Sweden place, four miles south Of AL
cester, S. d., was drowned in the Sioux
river at a point about a mile straight
west OF ChatSworth.
In company with his wife and six
months old baby and his hired man he
went to the river to spend the day fish
ing. With the hired man, he went in the
river to battle. Not being able to swim
ne tied rope around his waist and the
other man held to the end of it, He sug-
gested that they cross the river and
they started to do so. Suddenly he gave
jerk and the hired man lost his end
Of the rope, being pulled under the
water at the same time.
With difficulty the hired man reached
shore, but Hoffman sank from sight.
His companion went back and informed
Mrs. Hoffman of what had happened,
and they drove 20 a nearby farmhouse
and gave the alarm. Rescuers worked
until tho body was recovered.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03
BACK IN JAIL,

Aberdeen. S. D.. July 29.-Ed Harris
and Victor Davis do not enjoy conflne-
ment in the county Jail, but there ara
some things they like worse, so when
the county authorities, trying to be
kind, placed them in the harvest field
to work out part Of their S0-day SEN
tence, the twain grasped the first op-
portunity to escape. They were re-
captured and taken back to their cells
in the county Jail, and although the
weather Is torrid, being around SO in
the shade, and the food furnished pris-
oners with a disinclination to work IN
not plentiful. they smile peacefully and
are quite content.
PIERRE-The banking department will
pay cnother dividend, this time of 10 neT
cent, on August l, to depositors of the
Meade County bank, the failure of which
occurred several years ago, attracting
much attention. Including this 10 per cent
payment, the depositors will then have
heen paid 40 per cent of deposits, and still
,urther payments will undoubtedly ha
made. BY having an officer in charge. FIX
ing up loans reducing to cash the land
holdings, ETC., through the past two years
!hese payments have gradually bee,
made. 1t will take $4,000 to pay this 10
per cent payment.
DALLAS-The annual old settlers pic.
,ic of the Rosebud country will take piac
N Dallas on the Sth day of August. Res
dents OF the country for 1s years are
considered old settlers.
DALLAS-The highest price ever maid
'or Rosebud hogs on the Omaha market
vas received by Ernest J. Wills recentlv
when that man received IS. S7,i for a ship
nent .-...e
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03
KILLED BY RAKE.

Joubert, S. D.. Aug. Thrown up
on and dragged on a barbwire fence
until he was practically cut to pieces,
the young son Of Mr.. and Mrs. H.
Kline, well known residents of this
vicinity, died Of his injuries. The young
man was operating hay rake on the
form OF a neighbor when he met with
the accident.
In making a turn at one end Of the
field the rake wheel became entanxled
in the barbed war throwing the boy
upon the fence, along which he was
dragged by the runaway team until his
flesh was cut into shreds.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03
TO AID "SUFFS."

Pierre. S. D., July 29.-Minnesota
suffragists are to assist the South pa
kota suffrage campaign by sendins
workers into the eastern part OF tne
at Pipestone, Mimi, at which Fland-
reau. s. D., women will explain the
suffrage needs in this state. Mrs. c. A.
Perley, of Flandreau, will speak at TINS
conference, where speakers OF state ana
national fame will be gathered. MIS-
Rene E. H. Stevens. OF Mlnneapoils,
Is now engaged in suffrage work IN tue
eastern part Of South Dakota. Sunra-
gists here consider that the prospecss
for a large majority In favor Of the sur
frage amendment this fall are growing
brighter every day.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03
DEFEATS HIGHWAYMEN.

DeSmet. s. D., Aug. Miss Susie
Morgan, stenographer and bookkeeper
for the Farmers elevator in this city
had a thrilling experience with two
holdup men, but fortunately escaped
personal injury. They accosted her
while she was going home last night
through the railtoad yerds, and by
threats attempted to force her to ac-
company tn I'm back to the elevator so
they could secure her money. BY watch
ing her chance the young woman sue
ceeded in releasing herself from their
grasp and took to her heels, outdistanc-
ing the holdups and escaping from
them. Officers alter made a search for
the two Inen, but they could not be To-
Gated.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03
DAKOTA OUT OF DEBT
SHOWS GOOD BALANCE;
$4,000 ON HAND
Receipts and Interest on Money
Surpasses Obligations of
the State.

Pierre. S. D., July 29.-For the first
time in many years. or perhaps the first
time in its history South Dakota Is out
OF debt. The statement of business Tor
the state treasury for the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1916, shows that there
are $500, 900 worth of revenue warrants
outstanding in indebtednesses, and that
there is $310,61S.15 in cash in the gen
eral fund-consequently the state Is
more than $4,000 out of debt, on an
actual cash basis.
In addition to that statement, 1t Is
also constructively about $4,000 ahead
OF debt this year-because recently
transfer OF $4,000 was made from the
state treasury to the county supervision
fund, and this could have been added
20 the cash on hand, If 1t had not
been for the transfer. Also the yearly
statement shows that for the past fiscal
year the placing Of funds of the state
left bank balance of interest OF S20, :
1924, while the state only paid out
S11,900.96 as interest, consequently
leaving the state the gamer of about
$4,000 on this item. Consequently the
state is about $4,000 ahead OF debt
his year-for the first time in its MIS-
.ory.
The cash on hand in the treasury
Pear ago for close OF Lusi".ss was $z4l
| 1888, while this year 1t was $3lo,6lS.fo'
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03
DIES ON VACATION.

Sioux Falls. s. D.. Aug. "A tele-
phone message from Canton announces
that Gary Freeman, a we'll known
business man OF that city, dropped
dead in his private apartments as the
result Of an attack of heart failure. Mr..
Freeman was for q number of years
connected with the First National
bank, Of Canton. His health had not
been Of the best OF late. At the time
Of his sudden death he was taking his
summer vacation. He was last seen
alive on the streets about half an hour
before he fell dead, having returned to
his apartments to rest for a time. He
Is survived by a widow.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03
LEAVES UNIQUE WILL.

Salem. s. D., July 29.-The last VIII
and testament Of the late Judge M. A:
Butterfield, Of Montrose, was admitted
to probate yesterday. 1t is an OIL
graphic will, and is unique in its man
ner of disposing, Of the earthly goods
and possessions or the testatOr. 1t Is
longer than the usual will, covering
about nine pages Of legal Gap, and is
signed at the end VI each page as well
as at the end OF the will. 1t dlsposes
Of everything, even to the old keep
sakes, many Of which have no Value
other than that of keep sakes. Irl M.
Butterfield, older son. Is named as ex-
ecutor Of the will.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03
DECREASE IN FIRES.

Pierre, S. D., July 29.-There has
been a decided decrease in the number
of fires in the state the past year as
compared with the previous year, and
a large decrease in loss by fire. The
number of fires in the 1915 fiscal year
was 568, with a loss of $4,000 on
buildings and 100000 on contents. For
the 1915 fiscal year there were 474 fires
with a loss of $4,000 on buildings.
or the fire losses, over $4,000 Is cred
tied to defective flues and careless
dumping Of ashes, both preventable to
q large degree About the same amount
is charged to lightning losses, and
about 10000 to incendiary fires.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03

Writing IN the Rock Island Employ
eu' MaSnMina recently, ID. b. Sebastian
discloses Q nnmbsr OF interesting facts
regarding "a hugo coal consumption Of
this representative American railroad.
M well as the vast opportunities for
economy and and careful methods OF
handling in this branch Of railroadingS
He says that the Rock Island railroad
annually requires approximately 1907
900 cars of coal to operate its trains.
The fuel bill for the year 1915 was So,
631.592. One shovelful Of coal saved
out OF each 10 shovelfuls, which is not
q difficult or impossible achievement in
view Of the existing wasteful methods
annual Ssaving OF 53,159.20 without
impairing tn any way the efficiency OF.
the railroad.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03
SOUTH DAKOTA GUARD
LEAVES FOR BORDER;
WILL CAMP IN TEXAS
Three Sections Will Garry 997
Men and Officers-To Join
Other Troops.

Camp Hagman. Redfield. S. D., Aug.
1.-THE Fourth regiment South Da-
xota national guard, will be en- route
20 the Mexican border by tonight. Or
iers have been received for the regi-
ment to join forces with the North Da-
kota and Minnesota troops in the Mer-
:edes valley near San Benito, Tex.
A total of 997 men and officers were
TO entrain in three sections today, the
first at 2 o'clock, second at and the
last section at 5. They are expected to
arrive at Brownsville, Tex, Wednesday
morning.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03

A remarkable collection Of old pianos;
European and American. including a,
number OF examples dating from the
latter part or the Eighteenth century.
has been presented to the United States
National museum by Hugo Worch. of
Washington, ID. c.. Seventy instru-'
ments lhayeSbeen thus far turned oven
TO the Museum. and to this collection:
win be added several hundred photo
graphs, showing every phase Of the,
pianoforte industry prior to 1850. max
ing a unique assemblage Of material
nm this aubiact
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03

In India the coolies are recruited by
licensed agents throughout Bengal. the
united provinces, the central provinces.
the southern Punjab and Admir-. The
supply varies greatly. depending in
large degree on agricultural conditions
In India, but Ii Ii estimated that 10000
q year is an average figure. OF these,
only about 5000 return to India at the
end Of the contract period. the rest
settling In the countries to which they
are sent. Thus there were in Natal in
1910 more than 10000 free" Indians.
while in'Mauritius 20 per cent Of the
total population is Indian born or OF
Indian descent
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03
RAIN CAUSES FLOOD.

Sturgis. s. D., Aug. 2.-As the result
Of three hour rain Saturday afternoon.
Sturgis experienced the worst flood in
Its history. The water rose to a height
OF two feet above a former big food
here. Many housese were inundated to
the first floors. The big creek, which
runs through the city. was soon out Of
sembled rivers. The local fire depart
ment was called out and did much to
keep the water from doing more dam
age. Part of the Northwestern rail-
road track was washed out. No casual
ties have ben reported and no esti-
mate can be made at present as to the
property loss.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03

Robert Guggenheim, New York mil
honaire and copper magnate, Is also q
tancier Of fine rabbits, and has a pen Of
IS varieties, some worth as much az
b1O0 each, which have won a wide war;
ETY. OF prizes at displays all over the
United States.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03

There exists dry cleaning estab-
lishment In Cincinnati. Ohio, that gives
Its employees music at frequent inter
walls, with the object of speeding up the.
workers. There are some 300 workers
IN the plant, and the firm has bought
q sufficient number Of monographs to
provide music for them all. 1t Is re-
ported that In the pressing room the
girls swing their irons over the works
to the tune OF popular marches and
songs. and that much Of the monotony
Of the work is eliminated by the music
The manager of the plant says his
novel idea In Industrial efficiency
originated IN South America
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03

It is stated that four new Canadian
cables havegecently been laid in Pas
samaquoddy bay and the Bay Of Fun
dy. These cables start from Eastport,
Me-. and connect with Deer Island,
Grand Manan and Campobello. all be-
longing TO Canada. Some points on
these islands have telephone connec-
ton with PASSPORT and thence to points
In Canada and the United States. and
one of the new cables 10 for the tele-.
phone service
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03
AUToISTS ESCAPE.

Irene, s. D.. July 29.-To have their
automobile turn two complete somer-
saults without either of them being Sc
riously injured was the experience Of
Lars Aggergaard and Leonard Larsen
while automobiling near Irene. They
were on a narrow grade and had turned
out to pass a team when the car shot
off the grade and turned over twice.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03
ABERDEEN WANTS BANK.

Aberdeen, s. D., July 29.-The Aber-
deem Commercial club will exercise ev-
cry fair effort to induce the United
States government to locate the gov
eminent loan bank for this district in
Aberdeen. Fargo and Bismarck, both
in North Dakota, are the other agrees
sive candidates for the location.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03

Sir William and Lady Crookes, who
recently celebrated their diamond we'd
ding, have lived at Z Kensington Gar
dens for 45 years. Sir William, who
was born In 1S32-before Queen Vic,
toria came to the throne-still edits
the Chemical News. Their grandson
Capt. w. 8. Cowland. was wounded at
Gallipoli
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03

A leading American automobile
manufacturer has found It advan-
tageous to install a compressed air de-
vice for driving wood screws and ma :
chine screws and nuts. The COM
pressed air engine can be fitted with
any attachment best suited for the
work at hand. 1t Is reported that a
saving Of rs per cent In labor cost over
the usual manual operation has been
effected by the dayica
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03

Miss Mary Barbara Richter, of Boon
ton. N. j.. who was born In an open
boat off the coast Of Norway and was
rescued from drowning in Lake Cham
plain, N. Y. last summer by George
c. Schmittberger. is to marry him soon
In a boat in the middle Of q lake on
the estate Of her parents.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03

Carlisle (Pa.) police spent q night
yearching for an automobile owned by
Prof. w. A. Robinson, of Dickinson col
ege, which was left standing near the,
campus. In the morning the machine
was found dismantled in the instruc- :,
tors room
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03

Metal shingles intended for johann
nesburg. South Africa, have to be
thicker than those ordinarily sent from
the United States, in order to be proof
against the severe hailstorms that are
frequently experienced In that dis
trict
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03
INVESTIGATE SITES.

Pierre, s. D.. July 31.-word has
been received here from Congressman
Candy saying that the president will
appoint a commission to be composed
Of the heads Of the various depart
ments and Of which the chief of the
bureau OF standards will be chairman,
to investigate the various sites for the
location Of the government nitrate
plant. The delegation will soon have
another interview with the president.
This has been delayed by the pressure
Of public business and the presiden-
tial campaign. Mr.. Candy thinks the
conference committee will agree upon
a compromise water power measure
before the close of the present session.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03
FATHER RREEN, PASTOR.

Chamberlain. s. D., Aug. 2.-Rey.
M. j. Breen, for the past year presi-
dent Of Columbus college here, has been
relieved Of his duties as head of the
institution and assigned to the Catho-
lie parish at Letcher, S. d. Rev
Father Breen was given a tribute at
the closing session Of the Chamberlain
chautauqua. w. f. Hubbard and Judge
James Brown appeared on the plat
form and expressed the regret of the
community at losing Mr. Breen. He
will be succeeded by Rev. w. J. Steph-
enson, former professor Of English and
history at ST. Viator college, Kanka-
kee, Ill.
BRfDGEWATER-Wh running his
automobile at a speed OF Is miles an hour
IN highway southwest OF Bridgewater
sam T. Hofer struck a dangling telephone
wire across the road and narrowly missed
being killed. He did not notice the wire
lntfl 1t was hit by the machine and the
ear was stopped. The straps holding the
auto top gave way. He was cut In many
places about the face and head. The wire
was dangling between two poles on either
side Of the road.
ONIDA-At the annual convention Of the
sully County Sunday School association,
held in this city the following officers
we're elected for the coming year: Presi-
lent, j. Il. Bessire; vice presidents, Jesse
+. Hayes. George Trumble, Miss Edna
Scott; secretary-treasurer, Miss Elva
Buckle. The annual reports show the as
ISOLATION to be In prosperous condition,
both as to membership and In a financial
way. One of the prominent speakers was
George w. Miller, OF Huron, general sec
rotary OF the State Sunday School asso-
citation.
CANOVA-The members of the local
Commercial club have taken up the propo-
sition OF consolidating the public schools
Of this district, with a central school In
Canova, and a committee of the club was
appointed to sound the sentiment Of the
voters Of the district and ascertain IL they
favor the project. II sentiment for con-
solidation appears reasonably strong IL is
probable a special election will be called
and the matter officially submitted to the
voters for Anal determination.
HOSMER-In one day more than 200
cans Of cream were shipped from this
place, for which the farmers OF the SUR
rounding region received many hundreds
Of dollars.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03

Because Canada's western provinces
have adopted prohibition. 1t is seriously
proposed there that the distilleries and
breweries be equipped for the manu-
facture Of commercial alcohol. to take
the place of gasoline as fuel.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03
WIFE INDICTED.

Mcintosh. s. D.. July 29.-As the re-
suit OF her preliminary hearing on the
charge Of Staying her husband, Mrs.
John Clanton was held for trial at the
next term Of state circuit court in this
city, her bonds being fixed at $4,000.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03

Robert Dodenhoff, OF FrieburE- on
;he-E lbe, Oldest rifleman of Germany,
has just celebrated his 104th birthday.
He received letter and a gold watch
from tie kaiser. Until two years ago
ne regularly took part in target prac-
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03

Bannaker, school is the oldest school
In the educational system OF Philadel-
phia. Ground for the building was Civ
on In 1853, and a frame building erected.
In 1913 the frame structure was re-
placed by the present building.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03

Corinna, Brooks, Dexter, Cherryfield.
Guilford, Weld, Greenwood, Wales.
Kingfield. Moscow and Ripley, towns
OF Maine. are each 100 years old this
year. and Georgetown will celebrate her
Booth anniversary
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03
OFFICER ExoNERATEp

San Antonio. Tex, July 27.-The Of
acial report on the killing of Col. M.
;. Butler. at Alpine, Tex. last week BY
SPANIEL completely clears the name Of
the dead officer.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03

The government OF British North
Borneo has employed an expert from
that country.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03

Tests Of the air in crowded sleeping
quarters on modern warships have
shown II purer than the atmosphere
OF barracks or average residences on
shore.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03

Electrically speaking, the average
man each day dissipates about two and
one-half isiiowatt hours OF energy.
mental 9p and heat radistion.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03

The adjective derived from NOVA Tos
famous principality that contains , lid
te Carlo, Is not Monacan, as one ~''
think. but MonagesQue
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-08-03

The French government has appoint
ed commission to study the general
use Of motion pictures in the different
branches of public education.