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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
GERMANS HAVE TANK
THAT BESTS BRITISH
Speedier and More Efficient
Used to Good Advantage
In Rumania.

At General Won Falkenhayn's Head
quarters in RunIania, (via London),
Dec. 12.-One OF the most interesting
features of the Rumanian campaign
from a German standpoint has beer
the spectacular work OF the new
armored automobiles evolved soon
after the advent of the British
tanks" or the Somme front, but
which the developments in Rumania
nave shown TO be q a S Improvement
in efficiency over the British.
In the brief tests 1T has had since
the Germans crossed the mountains in
to the R"uraanian plains, the new Ger
man armored car has shown itself as
efficient auxiliary to the cavalry in pa
troll work as 1t frequently can inilict
INFINITELY more damage than a whole
SQUADRON n lis far more difficult to
destroy than the English invention. It's
achievements so far include an attack
on Rumanian> infantry in which 300
men were killed.
The cars are rs feet in length, with
wheels a foot wide n encased in
solid rubber. They carry a crew OF
10 men, including the machine gun
operator, the chauffeur and one substi-
tute and one officer. The machine guns
can be operated in almost any direc-
ton through narrow Sits. At one end,
under the customary hood, is a 100
horsepower motor, and at the other
end, under a similar hood, is the gas
oline tank. Each man in the crew is
an expert mechanic and chauffeur.
The automobile engine is both air
and water cooled. The car shell is inn
pervious to much gun and rife fire.
When no opponent is in sight the top
of the turret can be opened so that
a man can get his shoulders out and
make observations. When the turret
is closed, the periscopes are placed in
position which permit a view Of the
surrounding landscape from all angles.
None OF the German automobiles Of
this type used in Rumania has as yet
been disabled or destroyed by oppo-
nents. The bullets thus far %encount-
cred have hardly denied the shells Of
the machine.
The chief advantage of the new au-
tomobile in contrast with, the British
machine is that it can run at an av-
erage speed OF 25 miles an hour, as
contrasted with the snail-like pace Of
the entente cars. It's sped enables It
to scout even ahead of the cavalry and
It can make it's way over any road or
even a field.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
CHICAGO GIRLS
-. AFTER HUBBIES
North akota Bachelor
Farmers Get Quick
Action.

Chicago. Dec. $50 many Chicago
as the wives of bachelor farmers who
came here in separate trains for the
stock show and horse fairs and who
promptly advertised their desire not to
remain bachelors hat an official cupid
committee was named today. The com
mittee consists Of Bert Green, of Sher-
wood and A. G.. Horlie, North Dakotans,
who attend all meetings of a~gricultur-
lists and who have agreed to see that
inquiries are forwarded to suitable men.
Six more bachelors joined the wife
hunters today, all from Rolette, n. D.,
and headed by Ray Law. 1--WE are just
as good looking as the rest of the boys
and we all want wives" said Law.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
RUMAN|AN LOSSES
NOW 412,000 men
Total Casualties Estimated at
100000, While 10000
Were Made Prisoners In
To-day Campaign.

Berlin, Dec. 12.-(by wireless to Say
ville)-Tbe Rumanians have lost APP
proximately 112, 900 men in prisoners
since Rumania entered the war, or
about one-sixth OF their army, besides
suffering CASUALTIES estimated at about
800, 900, writes the military critics Of
the Overseas News agencies today. The
Teutonic victory has made possible the
shortening of the ron by about $40
miles, continues the critic. The German
losses are declared to have been as
~tonishingly small. One army corps
which made 5000 prisoners and be-
sides is calculated to have been ac-
countable for 5000 casualties in the
opposing ranks, had itself considerably
less than 1000 casualties, writes the
military critic, who also instances the
capture by the Teutonic forces during
the past week of nearly 80, 900 men in
prisoners, besides immense quantities
of cannon machine guns, material, and
supplies. The great Russian offensive
on the north, pressed i'll force and at q
cost of great sacrifices in an effort to
save portions of the northern Ruman-
ian army, is declared to have been al
together in vain.
ouos poiltN iiioiO
than ever to the probability that the
new defensive line OF the Rumaniars.
following their retreat from Bucharest,
will be drawn along the BuZeu river,
forming the southern boundary Of their
northern province OF Moldavia.
Hold Germans Back.
Additional reports from Petrograd
indicate a considerable measure of sue
cess by the Rumanian northern army
IN A11s .n tho 40 IL -
along the railroad from Ploechti, north
Of Bucharest, to the town of BuZeu, To-
Gated at about the center OF h BuZeu
river line which stretches eastward to
the lower reaches Of the Danube.
1t is necessary to the apparent pur-
pose of Rumanians for them to prevent
an Austro-German advance here until
the Rumanian forces further south in
eastern Wallachia, ~retreating from the
region between Bucharest and Tcher-
navoda, have reached he BuZeu river
line, unless, indeed the Rumanian mill
tary authorities have decided to re-
tain q old on more Of eastern Walla-
CHA than it now seems their purpose
to defend. These Rumanian forces are
threatened not only by Field Marshal
Won Mackensen's Danube army, but by
new contingents of Bulgarians which
have crossed the Danube between Silis-
tria and T~chernaVoda.
SIavs Hammer Away.
Meanwhile the Russians are hammer
ing away at the Austro-German lines
on the western frontier of MoldaVia and
report making Roadway in the valleys
running toward the west.
Their object apparently is not only
20 hold the Moldavian frontier safe, but
possibly to achieve an eventual success
in breaking well through into Hungary
and cutting in behind the Austro-Ger-
mar supply lines leading into Rumania
from the north.
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WIFE MUST NOT TESTIFY
AGAINST HER HUSBAND

san Francisco, Dec. 11.-Trial Of
franz Bopp, German counsel general,
consular defendants, and others on
conspiracy charges to aid the Teutonic
plies by dynarhiting entente munition
fhlps n railroads, was under way to-
pay in the United States district court.
put a few minutes when the defense
ppened "a legal skirmish against intro
lpctlon Of a witness. Mrs. Louis j.
emith, wife of a defendant, and a gov
frnment jnformer. The government won
tnd Mrs. Smith was put on the stand,
Judge William H.. Hunt ruling, how
Ever, she must not testify against her
usban
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RUSSIA is

petrograd, (via London), Dec. IL
The Rumanian disaster is more keenly
: It in Russia than in the other allied
'ountries. The latest reports say that
tho Rumanians are devoting increased
energy to the task Of delaying by rear
guard actions the rapid advance of the
enemy forces. The idea Of defending
the line Of the JalomitZa river, APP
parently has been abandoned on &C
count OF the unexpectedly rapid de-
veIopment of operations north ~ east
Of bucharest. which has made this line
untenable. Most Of Russian military
experts consider that with he fall of
Wallachia the aim of Germany has been
accomplished and that there is no pos
sibility Of an advance into MoldaVia,
where R~umanians can be reinforced by
Russian troops capable OF making
strong defense.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
OPERATIC SONGbIRDS
ARE out ON STRIKE
Overwhelmed BY High Cost of
Living 43 Chicago Sing
ers Quit.

Chicago. Dec. 12.-Forty-three sin%-
ers, French. italian, Russian ana
English. the male chorus of the Chi
cage Grand Opera company over
whelmed. they said. by the high cost Of
living. went on strike last night just
before their entrance during the second
act Of Gotterdammerune. Cleofonte
Campanini, general director, refused to
meet their demands and the opera pro-
ceeded without the male chorus. The
strikers were represented by a commit
tee Of four. They said that while it
had been widely advertised that they
were paid S35 a week they actually re-
ccivcd only S24 n week.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
Veteran French Commander,
Nest c0nsplcuous Figure In
entente Armies, to Lose
Supreme Command.
sHAKEUP IS DUE
French Government to Be Re-,
organized Along Lines Of
New British Admins
trative Policy.

rate advices from Paris received here
oday telling of the secret proceedings
n the French chamber of deputies
during the last week confirm previous
reports that General Petain, the de-
fender of Verdun, is to succeed Cen
eral Joffre In supreme command Of
1bll the allied forces on the western
battle front, as the first result of con-
kemplated changes in organization
which are to follow concentration of
management of \the war in a small
council, as has beer done in England.
General Petain is little known out
side the French army. He was a
colonel Of infantry at the outbreak Of
he war.
busy all day Sunday, seeing not only
politicians, but prominent businessmen
pnd manufacturers in view Of the new
combination to facilitate which all
ministers and undersecretaries will
hand In their designations. In the
meantime, according to the Matin, the
reorganization Of the higher command
in the army being essentially an add
illustrative question will not be set
lied until after the new government
makes its bow in the chamber of depu-
lies on Tuesday and is endorsed by n
note Of confidence.
"In addition to forming a war coun-
bill of FIVE ministers on the model. of
that in England" continues the Matin,
Premier BRAND has decided in the in
ferest of the economic organization to
throw the old administrative machine
into the melting pot and oblige all min
sterial departments, hitherto con-
eealed h superannuated methods, to
get in line with the rest Of the country
which is freely spending it's blood and
gold.
In the course Of conversations he
bad with prominent men, Premier Bril-
bnd announced that he intended to
give a free hand to the ministers, un-
fersecretaries and directors forming
part of the new ministry. The most alb
tolute powers will be granted to them,
Rnd, Ii 1t Is foundt the methods meet re-
distance OF that certain habits are per-
6isted in, these powers will be still fur
fher increased and drastic measures
faken. The composition Of the new
eabinet will clearly show the new
spirit. 1t will be the most complete
possible reconstruction, as will be seen,
when their names are published.
In connection with the foregoing dis
batch it has been intimated in his
fountry that General Joffre, COM
fn~anderinchfef of the French armies, is
slated to be retired. 1t has been re-
ported that he will be succeeded by
fither General Petain, General Neville
pr General Foch.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
MILLIONAIRE VICTIM
OF ALLEGED BLACKMAIL

Chicago, Dec. 1~1.-Federaf investiga-
ION into alleged matchmaking Of Col.
ohn Lambert, a millionaire steel
manufacturer of Joliet, Ill. was started
federal officials today with "a pos
iple view of prosecution under the
Mann act.
Michael A. Kiely, a California attor-
aaey, who is alleged to have directed the
nlng Of a 100000 suit for alienation
f affections which Roger b. Cornell,
FORMER .pugilist brought against Col
Pnel Lambert, was reported to be miss
'ig. Neither could feedral officials To-
Eete MIS-. Lillian Cornell, former wife
The Iugilist.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
GERMANY VIOLATED
AMERICAN PLEDGES
Sinking of Marina Clear Cut
Violation of Promise to Uni
ted States, Says State
Department.

Washington, d. c., Dec. IAN
nouncement was made at the state de-
partment today that complete infor-
nation now at hand covering the case
of the British horse ship Marina, tor
pedoed with a loss of six Americans,
makes it appear to be a clear cut
violation of Germany's pledges to the
United States. Full information on
the ease of the Arabia will be awaited
before the next move is made, which
is expected to take the form of a new
note, intended to clear up wqhat APP
pears to be differences Of interpreta-
ton on what Germany's pledges in
the Sussex case actually covered, es-
pecially with reference to armed ships
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
BRITISH ADVANCE 60
MILES ON LONG FRONT

London, Dec. Unsuccessful British
operations in German a Africa, by
which the British line of investment
was advanced 60 miles along a front OF
200 miles are described in a Reuters
dispatch from Nirgsoro. The advance
was made from Newiringa and Kissaki
to the coast. In the course Of the OPP
erations a detached German corps, con-
sistiug Of Seven white officers, AZ white
soldiers and 240 native soldiers was
captured. A howitZer, three Maxim
guns and 400 cattle~were among the
booty taken.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14

Tue 1Tteh piopieHh.
London, Dec. 1.-THE latest reports
from Athens say the note Of the entente
governments to Greece Is ready and
undoubtedly will be presented tomor-
row. The note will be short, in the
nature of a preliminary to a second
note, which will contain more detailed
demands. 1t is understood that the
demands on Greece require complete
disqualification of the army, restoration
Of control by the entente over the posts,
telegraphs and railways, and the re-
lease of the imprisoned Venizelists.
AdVices from the British minister in
dicate hat conditions are more calm,
Large numbers of allied nationals o n
tinue to leave Athens
London, Dec. 12.-"It is understood
tina an entente ultimatum will be pre-
scented to Greece Sunday" says Reu-
ter's Athens correspondent, telegraph
ing under Saturdays date. THE Brit
ish and Russian ministers had an au-
dience with the king today n subse-
quently the king summoned the Ameri-
can minister. The personal baggage of
the entente diplomats has been sent to
Piraeus."
Special dispatches from Rotterdam
uuotes the Frankfurt Zeitung, Budapest
correspondent, as saying that Greece
has notified the central and entente al
lies that she is determined hence forth
to maintain strict neutrality, that she
will make not a single further conces-
sion to the entente and that any new
challenge from ne entente will be re-
garded as a casus belli. The dispatch
adds hat according to the Frankfurt
Zeitung Constantinople correspondent
the entente powers have agreed that II
it becomes. necessary they will de-
throne King Constantine and enthrone
Prince Pierre, h ~8-year-old son of
Prince George Of Greece, with NJ,
Venizelos as regent.
London, Dec. 11.-Telegrams re-
ceived from Athens today saying that
q revolution has broken out in the
Cyclades group of Greek islands in the
Aegean sea.
The Greek battleship Hydra. which is
under the control Of the entente allies.
has intercepted. the Greek advices say,
wireless messages from King Constan-
tine. addressed to Berlin.
All the Greek communities in Egypt,
{ IS added, have renowned their al
legiance to King Constantine.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
LIVED FOR TEN YEARS
WITH HIS BACK BROKEN

Chicago, Dec. 11.-Oscar Samuelson,
who lived with Il broken back at Il
north side hospital for more than 10
years is dead here today. The issue of
whether the government should pay for
the INJURY is pending in congress. Sam
uelson vas hurt while working for the
federal reclamation service near Cody,
Wyo.. and was brought here Cor treat
ment. AS he was without funds Cor.
gresham Fred Britton introduced a b"l
asking the government to zeal the eA"
|penseS.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
SENSATIONAL. BREAK
IN PRICE OF COTTON

New Orleans, La, Dec. 11.-One of
the most sensational breaks ever re-
corded on the local cotton exchange
occurred almost Immediately after the
announcement Of the governments es-
innate Of ] 1,511, 900 bales for the sea-
sons cotton crop. March declined 81
points. practically So a bale, the first
three minutes after the report was an
nounced, and other months were al
most as weak, July losing 81 a bale,
a drop of so points.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
IMMUNITY Is DENIED
Ito NEW HAVEN HEADS

Washington, Dec. 11.-Appeals from
New York federal court rulings grant
ing immunity to John l.. Hillard, Will
Skinner and James S. Elton, in
fhe New Haven railroad prosecution,
were dismissed today in the supreme
court hy the department of justice. The
government contended they were not
entitled TO immunity by having testi-
lied in the Interstate Commerce COM
Investigation.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
FINAL COTTON p O

Washington, D.. c.. Dec. 11.-Cotton
production in the United States for
the season 1Sf6-1917 will amount to
the department OF agriculture an
no1nces in the flnai report of the sea-
soil
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
BIG GARMENT TRADE
| STRIKE THREATENED
go, 200 Clothing Makers May
Be Called Out This
Week.

New York. Dec. 12.-Officials Of the
k~malgamated Clothing Workers Of
america announced last night that a
Ftrike of 10000 makers of mems and
fhildren's clothing in this city, Newark
md Rideewood, N. j., would be called
Tuesday or Wednesday. The strikers
Pemand a 81 weekly increase in their
pay n an eight-hour day.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
SlMN FEIMERS CAUSE
DISTURBANCES IN CORK

Cork, (via London), Dec. 1.-Two
hundred Sim Fieners stopped a char
liable performance last night given In
the hall of the families Of soldiers OF
Cork. They sang Sim Fem songs and
shouted up rebellion, down recruit
ing"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
BAG FOUR PLANES.

Paris, Dec. Flour German air
planes were brought down yesterday,
two Of them on the Nerdun front and
two I'm the Champagne, the wal office
announces. Intermittent cannonading
occurred south OF the Somme last nignr.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
MONA TO MEET DILLON.

Milwaukee, Wis, Dec. blob Mona,
Of Milwaukee, was matched today to
meet Jack Dillon, Of indianapolis, in a
15-round bout at Dayton, Ohio, on New
Years day.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14

Chicago. Dec. 12.-Petitions demand
ing that an embargo be placed on
flour, sugar, canned milk, tomatoes and
wheat will be posted in every grocery
store in Al states for housewives to
sign, If a resolution presented today to
the executive board Of the National AS
ISOLATION Of Retail Grocers 81 Mer-
chants is adopted.
The petition was presented by Frank
b. Connolly, OF San Francisco, vice
president of the association, who as
serted that retail grocers are losing
money on 60 per cent Of the products
they sell.
Mr.. Connolly said hat a similar res
olution, adopted by the California Re
tail Grocers' association, was placed on
the counter in every grocery in the
state n almost In every instance, 1t
was signed by customers.
The resolution calls upon President
Wilson to place the embargo in order
to reduce IN present high cost Of uv-
ing"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
Gr0CerS May Post Petitions For
Customers to Sign In Every
Grocery Store In Al
States.
LOSING MONEY THEY SAY
National Association Considers
Drastic Action as Federal
Grand Jury Inquiries
Begin.

Washington. d. c., Dec. 10
Senator Lewis, of Illinois, today
gave notice of a resolution he will
present looking to empowering the
government to seize and condemn
cornered foodstuffs and then sell
them.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
ALLIES NEAR WAR
WITH GREEK KING
Ultimatum May Have Been
Sent Sunday Constantine
Said to Have Defied
Entente Powers.

London, Dec. 1.-THE foreign Of
flee today stated that the British
government was consulting with
Great Gritain's allies in an effort
to reach a very radical solution Of
the Greek problem.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14

For temporary uBe n lemon sQueeser
made of Taper has been invented.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
INQUIRIES UNDER WAY.

Chicago. Dec. 12.-Three separate
Investigations into the cost Of food
stuffs are under way here today. The
national executive committee Of the
Retail Grocers' association met here
today n n OF the chief purposes
of the meeting, according to Frank B.
Connolly, Of San Francisco, vice pres
ident Of the association, was to find
means for d~isciplining food specula-
tors.
and continued It's inquiry into the
cause of the high price OF food and
the state public utilities commission
started a hearing on the conduct OF
cold storage warehouses.
According to one member Of the
commission, it is planned to place
a time limit on the storage Of each
Kind Of food.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
OPEN NEW YORK PROBE.

New York. Dec. 1.-THE federal
governments inquiry, into the high
cost of living began here today with
preparations for a grand jury investi-
cation of the coal business. Similar
Investigations will be made In Chi
cago. Detroit, Toledo and Cincinnati.
These inquiries will be i~nterlocking
and will exchange information.
According to Frank Swacker, special
prosecutor representing the department
Of justice, the government already has
discovered that there has beer no real
shortage of anthracite coal at this port
and no warrant for the high prices
charged by some dealers. Mr..
Swacker said that the grand jury
would consider also evidence relating
to conspiracies in fixing prices OF food
commodities
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MUCH DATA GATHERED.

"OOTF 1NTN HN N
Washington. Dec. INTERPRETATIONS
for the transfer of the federal inquiry
into the high cost of living to grand
juries at Chicago, New York, Detroit.
and probably other cities. were made
today at the department Of justice.
United states Attorney Anderson, OF
Boston, in charge of the investigation.
devoted today to studying the informa-
ton collected from various sources and
reports to the department by It's inves-
tigators. 1t is understood that Mr.. An
derson will take with him a mass Of
data relating to the activities Of the al
legged food and Goa spectators when
he leaves for Chicago.
Much Of the information in Mr.. IN
derson's possession has not yet been
digested, it was said, for lack of time.
Such data as he regards important will
probably be placed before the various
grand juries.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-29
FEEDING THE WORKING MULE
On'Ike the Horse, He Will Not Bolt
His Food-He Knows When He
Has Had Enough.

When the farm mule is working
hard, feed him all the grain and hav
he will eat. He will not eat too much
Unlike the horse. he will not bolt his
grain and leave his hay, but eats a.
little of one and then a little of the
other When he has had enough he
knows enough to stop
During the winter give him all the
corn fodder he can eat. A little hay
may be added II desired. but this Is
not necessary. Many mule owners
winter their animals entirely on corn
fodder
What is not cleaned up in the racks
Is used for bedding When mules are
not working they will eat about 3
per cent of their weight day of
corn fodder.-Farm and Home.