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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-16
MONTEREY BARRACKS
BURNED; WATER CUT
Foul Play Suspected In Cali
fornia-Presidio Burns
After Troops Leave.

Monterey, Cal, March 1.-THE Mon
terey preside was totally destroyed by
fire early this morning, about six hours
after being vacated by troops of the
First cavalry, who left for the Mexican
border. Firemen, attempting to extin-
guish the flames, found that the water
supply had been cut.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-16

refreshing. I felt
heavy and sleepy
after meals, was
always nervous
and tired, had q
bitter taste in my
mouth, was dizzy,
h ad tin g
specks before my
eyes, was always
Thirsty ho5 a
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-16
The Pinch.

First Golfer Ito clubmate who has
Just been trimmed woefully)-Well,
what's your handicap?
Second Golfer-Honesty, MOSTLY
Judge.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-16
At the Boarding House

''Is this beef too rare for you, Mr..
Simpkins?"
We'll, since you ask me, Mrs. Skin.
ner, l would like it little oftener."
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-16
REWARD FOR VILLA.

Albuquerque, N. NJ. March 10. - A
reward of 10000 pesos for the body Of
Francisco Villa has been standing for
the last 60 days in Carranza consulates
it was disclosed today by letters to .
local Carr9nZa official.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-16
BANK CALL ISSUED

Washington, D. c., March 13.-The
comptroller of the currency today is
sued a call to all national banks re-
quiring them to report to him their
condition at the close of business on
Tuesday, March 7.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-16
HUBER GETS POSITION.

washington, D. c., March l3.-Pres-
ident Wilson today appointed S. c.
Huber, of Tama, a we'll known demo-
crat, as district attorney for Hawaii.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-16
A GRATEFUL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

Mr.. F. c. Case of Welcome Lake,
Pa, writes: Il suffered with Back.
ache and Kidney Trouble. My head
ached. my sleep was broken and un.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-16
Quite Appropriate.

7 have a good stabbing story"
Then we'll illustrate it with plenty
of cuts"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-16

Sometimes when a man talks about
his principles he means his preju-
dices.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-16

Those slain on the battlefield by no
means represent the total victims of
war, but only about half of them.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-16

Appropriate Ejaculation.
Here somebody says that insanity
is caused by bad teeth"
by gum"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-16
CALUMET
BAKING
POWDER

This world famous
Wilson Gait We'd
ding Cake was made
by Mrs. Marian Cole
Fisher and Miss
Pansy Bowen, both
well knownD Domestic
Science Experts.
Calumet BakingP Pow
der was used because
both these experts
use it exclusively in
their work and knoU
it is the purest, the
safest, the most
wholesome and eco
nomical to use.
So do millions of
housewives who use
it every bakeday-so
will you if you try it
on the things hardest
to bake.
Send your name and
address for free rec
ipe and history of
the Wedding Cake.
Then bake one just
like it yourself.
RscsiUsd HiRhssf AuDards
Worlds Pure Food Expo.
sitions, Chicago dnd PaTis
Calumet
BakingPowderCo.
Chicago
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-16

Luxembourg has an area, Of 1000
square miles
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-16
The
Presidents
Wedding
Cake

an example of
decorative art never
equaled in the his
tory of cake decorat-
ing an example of
deliciousness, light
ness and wholesome.
ness that would be a
pride to any house
wife. 1t is
Another
Testimonial
for
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-06
Germany Insists Britain Shall Abandon Block
ade and Asks Wilson to Urge Eng
land to Agree.
NO CLASH BELIEVED LIKELY
IF GERMANY KEEPS PLEDGES
President and Cabinet Go Over Forecast of Note for
Two Hours-Consensls Is That Berlin Has
Gained Time in Controversy

Great Britain io a., Tu.. a. x ,x.
blamed. ,up,ars T., reu,oscn, a definita
concession and something moro than
Germany has ever agreed To do be.
fore
The main reliance of the United
States Government in its belief that
Germany has met the Presidents de-
mands is contained in the orders is
sued by the Imperial Government, to
its submarin. commanders. These
orders state:
:" VII" ia" GENERA!
~" p'eS "i NiSiI ana Se"r'h an"
'"e ''S'i uC''oh 81 merchant \esse's
'''oE NE" ny ihte' NATIONAL law such
p"'h "I'''il an" without the
area d"t'dftd Il nav al war zone shall
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-06

hy England when IL prepared and set in
motion the world conflict.
The immeusity OF the crime which
su h action would involve will, We he
icv". deter President Wilson from uu-
dorttkiuc II and thus taN his conscience
with the terrible consequences
Icrman Gazette philadelphia The
answer makes II clear and plain that
Germany has decided 20 20 'o any
length 10 prevent break with tn"
nltrd States m. German Govern
mcut has given proof that 1t ~ honestly
striving 10 keep peace with the United
states and Ia preserve this country =
friends of many wears standing. even
wheu this must be AT the cost of certain
war measures to which the German
Goycrnmcut believes itself entitled on
account of its opponents Violations Of
the law Of humanity
The freie Presse ,Cincinnath THE
German note distinctly sounds the pres
snt spirit OF GERMANY The German
Emperor and his people do not wan,
war with the United States They fully
appreciate the friendship Of this couu-
ivy, which has stood the test Of many
years,
The German uotc is a strong docu-
mout and will 60 down in history as a
masterpiece of diplomatic Communica-
lion. Germany has gone pretty far in
meeting the proposals Of President Will
son. II was not to he expected that she
would stop the L boat warfare Unless
President Wilson has made up his mind
to break such an event will not occur.
II hs acts reasonably he will agree to the
present German proposals
WrStliche Post iSt. Louis from a
non partisan standpoint the German re
ply makes "A deep impression as a SIN
c"rc desire for peace. Tho decision for
war or peace lies I'm the hands Of presi
dent Wilson"
The Amcrika tSt. I0uisD THE prcsl
den, has failed In h!s cfsor' 10 nu, the
question of n break of diplomatic rcla-
tons mp to Germany, and the question
rests with Wilson"
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NEWSPAPERS OF THE COUNTRY EXPRESS GENERAL
VIEW THAT GERMANY MEETS PRESIDENTS DEMAND

the area d"s sicnatcd as war zone. must
be treated IN accordaur" with IA, priu-
ciples of international law which. were
IN force before tn- outbroak of the war.
except lu cases of vessels that attempt
I" escape or resist visit and search
This concession ~ mad" without any
clauses and qualifications whatsoever
On The other hand th" note aSserts
howe>cl, that Great Britain must h.
prevailed upon to observe the principles
81 International law in the same manner
M which Germany is ready To observe
these rules.
Presidcn' Wilson can enforce th,s he
possesses the power, and he knows IT,
The question remains whether he is
willing tn use mis- power in the interest
of humanity IN all directions President
wilson To-day has an npporiunity of in
,aicultble scope. VIII ne make u.s. Of
u' \ fateful decision rests in his
bands.
New Yorker Hprold,-Tn its last analy-
SIS, Germany's reply to President VIII
sons "ultimatum' is an appeal to the
fairness Of the American people Ger
many Yields to the American view re-
spectiug submarines. There are no con-
ditions attached to tn" assurance that
the submarine war viii he conducted
along the lines heretofore fixed by in
ternational law
However our Government ~ re-
minded that Gcrmany's IdversaricS also
have broken the law of nations. What
shall he done with them" Shail they
ENJOY Immunity while the weapon with
which their Illegal practices We're fought
is torn from ';crnau.'S hand? NO- the
sense for fair and Just dealing which
has always distinguished the American
people, will not tolerate Discrimination
We are certain that all illegal practices
will have to stop. President Wilson
has been rather lcnicnt with England
much more so than the circumstances
justify.
The tmerlkai Magyar Kcps1a,n.
Hungarian Daily Justice is on Ger
many's aide That much we are YET,
permitted to state and write. Such in
deed has been our opinion and our belief
from tho inception of the submarine
issue, Now, that we carefully and
thoughtfully considered tho last note Of
Germany. our belief becomes frmer and
our faith deeper, not AS liunaarians In
sympathy with them. hut as impartial,
uuprcj judiccd and truth loving Amcri-
cans.
"If President Wilson, not caring for
the sentiments and interests Of the two
peoples sewers diplomatic rela ations and
brings about tho almost Inevitable ca %
lamiiy Of war. he would commit more
fatal offence against humanity and
against mankind than was perpetratcd
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German American Press Calls
for Action Against
Great Britain.
FAIR PLAY DEMANDED

In the press of the country the
preyailing editorial opinion IL that TER
manys reply has substantially met
President Wilson's demand
Tha, portion Of the Berlin docu-
ment which criticses this Govern
ment's course with regard 10 the Brit
ish blockade" is warmly supported in
the German American newspapers.
Hope is expressed that this dis
elimination" will cease and that Prosi-
den, Wilson vii proceed enerseticalIy
against Great Britain
IL seems to be The general view of
the countrys newspapers that there
should be no severance OF diplomatic
relations in view of Berlin's new
pledge,
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There -. however much doubt on
certain points covered IN the note.
The note. IL - pointed Out, is 50 wnrdcd
ae 80 leave many diplomatic ioopholcs
for tho Imperial Guvcrnmsnt It Is so
framed that It practically demands
further rhIcldatlou on various phases
of the controversy. II is doubtful IL
anN one here understands precisely
VII Bcrin's attitude is on several of
tn, vital questions involved For this
reason alone tho Pres idcn,, II is said.
VIII not feel At liberty to pass iude-
ment nn il untl he has closely studied
tho official text
Apparently the German position on
the vital point AT issue the suspcn-
sion or abandonment of illegal sub
marine warfare could hc summed up
in a broad sense in this manner:
Germany has suspended it's illegal
submarine warfare in the hope that
the United states will now insist upon
Great Britain abandoning its Illegal
blockade
Heretofore Germany has offered to
abandon its illegal submarine opera =
tions simultaneously with an abandon
m"nt nf tho blockade bv Great Britain.
Now Germany apparently has mado
the first move as a concession to the
United states without waiting for
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-06

WAsHINGroN. May j.--Though Presi-
dent Wilson is reserving decision uh'h
he has had time to go over the Official
text, there are many indications TO-
night mat the German reply to the
American note will avert the danger oi
an immediate diplomatic break.
The official text of the German note
reached he state Department to-
night.
tn German note. though unsatis-
factory on several points. apparently
.n,ets the Presidents basic demand
that Germany immediately declare
and effect An abandonment Of present
methods of >uhmarin" warfare.
German submarine commanders
awe heou ordered To- conduct their
warfare asain>, merchantmen in ac-
,prdauce with th- general principles of
visit and >,arch recognized by inter-
national iaw," and these orders. ac-
cord.n. tu the note. are ~ effect now.
The fact tina, Germany 10y ,mplica-
t!on threatens To- Withdraw the orders
unless the United states obtains con-
ccssions from Great Britain relative TO
In, blockade - not regarded neces-
sarily - vitiating Germany's cunCes-
SION 80 tac American demand.
The United states. 1t is explained,
VIII know how To deal with this threat
should IL he put into execution. In the
meantime thu submarine menace TO
non -comhitdnt>' lives j. al least tenn
porarlly eliminated. aud thIs Is the OBJ
iec' for which IN. Pre- >idcnt has been
STRIVING
1t j, too carly to predict with rer-
't.njy hat the prcs.deu; VIII accept
t'Hs concession on it, face value, but
indications strongly point that Wy
Tre President received the German re
ply. ~ vtp.rd from Berlin. mst before
the Cabinet meeting. lie read l. 70 his
advisers ana ne Cabinet discussed i
for nearly two hours
The uufavorahi" impression made hy
the sharp words ia the preliminary
parts ui the note VAS offset hy th. out
line uf the orders to Submarine COM
mardorS which indicates the specific
concessions which the Imperial Gov
,rnmcut has made. II = understood
mat tar President felt tina, much Of
the lerh,isc Of the note vas intended
FOR home consumption IN Berlin 1t
Nds 'h" guarantees not the words
'hat interested IN" s,dent
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-06
CARRANZA WILL
NOT AGREE TO
SC0TT'S PLAN
Insists. 1t Is said. That L.
$. Troops Must Quit
Mexico.
T. :. SCOUTS LOCATE
VLLA:CHASE Is ON

r. rAso Tex. May 5--Sudden irtcr-
wntion of Carranza has caused hitch
IN border negotiations regarding the
bandit campaign in Mexico, according to
information received to-nlgh, from an
apparently reliable source.
Gen. carranza. the informant said. hd.
refused to ratify the agreement efrectc'i
b. Gems. Scott and Obreson. The Firs.
caef insists, it Is said. that Gen Obre-
eon adhere to his instructions and urge
Mo imncdiate withdrawal OF the Amer
ca troops. Failing that ne Is TO induce
tho American ioverumen, to at least nN
date for their withdrawal
iarranzI is represented as being yer,
mu'h opposed to approving any agree.
nsnt winch seems to lend official Mexi-
can sanction to the American campaign
IN MEXICO 10y pledginc cooperation and
even = partial use al tn. railroads
Many M sSageS are known to have
been exchanged to-day between car
ian1a and his Minister Of war. The
fa't that Gen. Dbrccou to-day con-
stantly caused the postponcmeu, Of what
was to have been the final cunieronc.
with ten Scott CAV" color to the re-
ports that Gen. carranza had failed
10 see the force Of the arguments which
Gen. Obregon was presenting why the
convention should be ratihed
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-06
THE WOrld' Calls Reply Ar
rOwant. lnSOlcnt and Insult
ing-F'Or No Bargain.
"TRIBl Ne" FOR \ BREAK

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or, h.,r,,,,. ,,,s,,on, ',,, va,
,,o, rarn.,orc, nt -, - ,
orIy ~, arsu,r :, ,,at,a GO r,,'
roc,rdir, bo, ,,rnnos., Ma, ,'a 80
,,nc,,ud IA ~, nor f,o5 ,tio,,ada, -,
csrm.,nv wa .b,li con1u,, nus tor,ir,,
,Trnirs wi,h ,;ra,t pr,,ain u;,ho,,, AZ
,a,ion from, po,sd,,,
rho Trun.crInt ,Tho ,rsv., oc ,,.
German I;oyernmer, ia ,bs I,,.y, da
maud Of In. ,;o,crrm,rt nf ,L, I,,i,od
states fnr an iun,.di,t. ,ha,,dn,. mon, "a,
its present m.,hods of wnrfnr. ,e.ins,
ussseur,r aud fr,iph, CARRYING y,ss.I.
is a dex,crous rcionder II viii moi.
muddle the public mind OF tho United
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-06
GERMAN AMERICAN
PRESS COMMENTS

Staats -Zeitung The German reply TO
President Wilson'S, latest submarine
note had thoroughly disappointed the
prophets who predicted that tn" Berlin
Government Intended to drag the con-
,rovcrsy further along
The note ia devoid Of all attempts
at evasion and hidden phrases, and di-
rcctly tackles the question AT issue in
all its essential points and makes a
clear presentation ~ the situation,
As matter OF fact the German Gov
er,,m"nt in this way proceeds from the
humanity standpoint of President VIII
suu ln fact, 1t declares itself fully
willing To acccdo to the Presidents de
nand hy making known new instruc-
iious given 10 th. submarine conman-
dors IN which II has ordered that all
enemy merchantmen outside and Within
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-06
LONDON YIELDS
FOUR POINTS IN
HER BLOCKADE
Orders in Council Ma! Be
Altered. Says Lord
Robert Cecil.
PRIZE COURT FREES
SEIZED STEAMSHIP

>psrdl Cdbis Despoick 70 TnE stN.
LoNpoN. May 5--Lord Robert cecil
Minister OF Blockade. announced to-day
that Great Britain has made four inn
portant concessions constituting re-
taxation Of her blockade of Germany.
y prize court has granted appeal 70
,he owners OF the swedish steamer
Iam"ra se zed last June and later re-
QUESTIONED by the British Government.
together with her cargo Of copper. Sev-
eral blockadinS orders may h~ aban-
doncd as a result of this action. Lord
Robert. indicated
shippers to and from neutral countries
will be assured ;hat business documents
will be placed in a separate mail bag
and will be examined withou, delay and
proceed on the ship ON which they were
originally mailed.
The Dutch steamship Aiwius has been
restored 10y , prize court to its owners
because her cargo. although destined Tor
Germany. had never been delivered
there
ThrtN-eight Germans and Austrians
taken from the American steamshi =
China. we're ordered to be released I'M
mediately. The Government admits that
lie American presentation OF the facts
in tho case Is correct and that its own
information was wrong
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Following the Cabinet meeting there
were further Indications that an m
mediate break was rot imminent.
SECRETARY Lansing sad;
I CauEo, discuss the note IN any
way al TINS time
buj ne added la;cr that certain IN
Quir!rs concerning the note probably
would be- made Of IN. German Govern
mcnt This was regarded as an ad-
mission tutt tn" note had at least
served IN" purpose Of roop"uiTg dlp,o-
matte ueGutidtiuuS between the TWO
Governments. although President Wi
son had made Il clear that in case the
German reply did not meet ms lie
minds hc would not enter into any
further discussion.
Other Cabinet officers reflected tho
view that the tension mad RELAXED.
Postmaster -Gencral BurRsnn would
not discuss he matter specifically hut
sad he was going on a fishing trip as
soon as he could get away from the
White House.
They left the correspondents To
draw their own conclusions. On. hig h
official made the positive statement
that the Administration would accept
the German promise and lot the de-
course Of thts Government
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VEN lTiTCHFUL WAITING
\lmN to DO u while tOrrRnristRs
HINT \tIlR.

W'au'>arrt. Va" = Red sposii ON
~ ''' American forces in MoN N,co, fol-
'''5 us a uo;,oI uf military watchful
%. t.-. la looked for immediately after
"n.I had been received here that fcn.
'#..onlt nag formally approved the ter
20. agreement reached at the border
'...' 'no"s hctWecu Gen, Scott ana Gen.
O.. .,pnu
~ '.,I"' ,;"u Scott has received word
- President Wilson, approval, he has
''.''r 'rd Nu'hiug further 10 Washington,
'.. q. W" runfcrcos dli not meet to-
c. l' ts assumed that bhrcgon is still
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-06

Villas hiding place has been discoV-
eyed Uy american scouts and United
S'tc- troops now are closing IN upon
,Hs bandit leader Somewhere IN Mexico >
THUS was the substance OF a des-
r-isn scut by Gen persh!ug To ten.
Funston ~ III Paso this afternoon.
fcu. pershng, IT wac stated. had tele-
sraphed mat he had Villa located and
'ha' he expected to close in ON the ban
- Immediately. The message did not
state Wuerc villa had been found. but
.sd.cated that Americans had found him
ard Americans would capture him. If the
.srd' is aaught.
The message was sent from san An
toro. where Gen. Pershing had gone
from Namquipa 10 inspect the troops
-r3 make A new distribution of the
forces
telephone message from Columbus
''l that thirty tarranZa customs guards
s'onred an American motor supply train
II Htlomas. eight miles south Of the
torisr. to-day, and ordered the com
'nanlor 70 .cmovc American nags flying
rom the cars. The MeXicans, who had
roeu .lrbratlug "tiuco de Mayo in
'1rwsl them that tho American flags
.11ii not he allowed on NeNican soil
No a'',utiou was paid 70 the demand
ard no trouble resulted.
Fta NueriCanS were murdered ny
tTn1' between Rosario and MaHatlan,
Sn'l't IN American mining man VINO
EE.I 80 the bnrler this morning re-
i1~'ci iic did not know their names.
l.e SAIL tile Americans were "orking
claims W ~. interior when the bandits
tp0"afoI roDhed them looted lheiI
comp tui then shot all of them
.e American also reported that two
'sr er firms. i Nelcher and Wheeler
: 'r.rG - Mazttlan, had hccn fined
10000 and 80 o0o pesos for refusing 10
.'H rarrouza currency, The \m"ri-
'f. .rd tha' when those fines were
Di ORE Carrauza currency they we're
'.s,H Hgd silver insisted upon by the
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In the cas-. of the Dutch steamship
AIwina. the Crown brought forward evil
dencc that when sh. was seized off Fal-
mouth she was on her way back 20 port
after an attempt TO supply coal 10 the
German cruisers in the Pacific The YES
sci actually disposed of her cargo o.
coal 10 a British firm after the German
fleet had been defeated off the Falkland
Islands
The priz. court decided that although
she had carried contraband and had
false papers, as she had not delivered
the coal to the enemy, she was fre"
from, liability.
In announcing the Governments de-
cision TO release the Austrians and GER
mans seized on the China Lord Robert
said that he wished II understood tha'
this was. treated as a particular case
and was not 10 be considered precedent.
I'VE are not going 10 say that ev"ry
enemy travelling on neutral ship viii
enjoy immunity" he said, The SPECIAL
circumstances in each case must be con-
sidered In the course Of time the United
states will hc formally notified and FUR
uishad with evidence ~ The conspiracy
in which those seized Nere concerned. ~
The Minister announced also that nu-
nc,ous remonstranCes had reached him
apsins, the delay ~ shipping papers
owing to the censorship hI 11e HlaiS' oe-
cause of which cargoes could not he un-
loaded. since their papers had been taken
and had no, been transmitted on the
same ship lie proposed that IN order
20 avoid such delays shipping papers be
placed in separate bag, which would
hon accompany the ship to it's destlna-
tior. Naturally, he said, this bag would
hc opcned to see that II contained genu-
inc shipping papers The modus opcr-
anli Of the plan will he left to the
shippers.
The Germans and Austrians. who were
" itod by Great Britain for alleged
conpucty IN n plot Ia stir mp rsvo-
luton in India. were taken or the China
y, the British auNiliaiy cruiser Lauren
tic on February 10. The vessel was on
her way from Shanghai 10 san Fran
cisco The Tcutons were Tound for
Manila.
The American Government pointed out
that tho Germans and Austrinns would
have been compelled to transship at Ma
gaaaki TO reach their destination and
they nigh, have been arrested while In
Japan