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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27
INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC
SERIOUS IN ENGLAND
Number Of Deaths Doubles in
Week, With Thousands Of
New Gases Developing.

London Times cable service copyright 1913, by
Public Ledger Col TO The Sioux City Tribune.
London, Feb. 22.--Figures just pub
lished here indicate how serious the
new wave of the influenza epidemic is
becoming. Throughout the country
the number of deaths has more than
doubled in the course OF a week. Lon
don had 451 deaths against 100 the
previous week, and Liverpool 148 COM
pared to IS the week before.
Physicians report tha<aeneumonia is
developing much more frequently than
in the earlier waves of the epidemic.
They are now quoted by the news
papers as deploring the absence OF
whisky and brandy, which they say
are valuable helps in fighting the cpl
demic, which generally they cannot get
at all or, at best, the only weak, below
proof stuff. An unusually prolonged
spell OF cold, raw weather, added to
the transportation strikes, Is credited
with greatly aggravating the epidemic.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27
GERMANS IN GERMANY
GOOD TO AMERICANS

Mitchell, s. D, Feb. 26.-"We are liv-
ing on the top Of the world and the
fat Of the land here" writes Capt. @.
w. Shipton, Mitchell, from Diekirch,
Germany. .r 1.-THE Huns are breaking
their necks to be good to US and the
old lady at whose house I am billeted
She darns my socks and does all mend
ing for me-" -.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27
BUTTE COUNTY MEN ~
ARE ENRouTE HOME

Belle Fourche, s. d., Feb. 2s. - The
landing In New York OF the nst di-
vision is good news to q great many
mothers, fathers. wives and sweet
hearts here as 1t contains most of the
volunteers who went from Butte coun-
ty with h Company i boys. genei ally
known as the Rapid City Companr,
although about IS OF the $50 were re-
cruitetN from this county CO from this
city
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27
MITCHELL BOY ON BOAT 49,
WITH PRESIDENT WILSON

Mitchell, s. D. Feb. 26.-James Stew
ems Mitchell, II believed to be the only
South Dakota boy aboard the George
Washington, which is bringing the
presidential party from France. Stew
N In q letter to his wife. written from
Brest early in the month. said he be-
iieved he would be one OF the 800 or TOO
men selected to make the home trip
with Wilson. No further word has beer
heard from him.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27
Knew why.

From Everybody's Magazine.
The following story Is an illustration Of
the unfailing humor OF the Yankee SOL
diers in the trenches:
Bill, from the Bowery, busily engaged
In hunting Coolies" says to his COM
panion In misery: ''Say, l now now why
dat guy Napoleon always had his picter
took wild his hand in de front Of his
Shirt" H
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27

A Delaware Justice Of the peace 10
20 hyperconscientious that when he dis
powered himself smoking O cigaret In
Rockwell Park. below Port Penn, and
learned that this constituted disorderly
conduct because Of recent military rules.
10 tined himself, /
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27

England win ~inaugurate protective
measures In the interests OF her manu-
lecturers, beginning March ]. Fifty three
classes OF goods are involved and licenses
for importation must be obtained for
each shipment 81 ... =.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27

mr.. Wilson 10 q decidedly lucky man."
writes Arthur Meyer, editor Of the Gaul-
sis (Paris). He had in his brain of phil
ssopher and apostle conceived q certain
plan. II was in 1915. He was OF the
pDinion that he war into which his con-
science q NOT yet driven him would
produce no complete victor n no wholly
san0uished. In consequence OF this he
lad built up q whole series OF PROPOSE
hons. which he now dislikes to abandon"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27

One Canadian pulp mil recently planted
i,oe.ooo young spruce trees on q tract
that had been cut over. II Is thought
that from rs to 10 years viii elapse before
they shall have reached a growth where
II win be practical to cut them for paper
manufacture.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27

There Ia q mistaken idea abroad that
every Chinese man, woman and chill. In
China eats rico every day. As a matter
of fact, there are millions Of Chinese
living in northwestern China, where rice
w not grown. who never have seen or
tasted rice.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27

Il In stated that the 500 women clerks
Employed by the Bank of England have
received notices terminating their engage
nents. II 10 proposed to retain but 200.
IN salary win be at the rate Of SIS
per week, with q pension of so per cent
hitter Is years' service.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27

Hungarian workers In the United
states sent more than $s5. oo0, 900 home
nom 1912 to 1917. Much Of II was sent
euring the first three years Of the war,
tnd o large proportion Of Il through the
transatlantic Trust Company, now In
the hands OF the alien property custodian.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27

are afraid to trust the other party to this
particular controversy, 1t will be easier
to lay before the world the unreasonable
demands OF the imperialists of both sides,
to show their weaknesses, and to arrive
at some agreement.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27

noted for their general good health. This
10 to some extent attributed to the fact
that the working people Of Italy eat less
meat than those Of any other EuroRean
nation.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27

The total British casualties in the air
service for the entire period Of the war
was 1898. or thia number, 6,166 were
killed, 7,s46 wounded, and the remainder
are missing or known to have been taken
prisoner. -"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27
LIFE A JOURNEY.
Prom the Near East

Mans life Ia IKE the Journey
OF q man who, burdened with a
heavy load, has a long way TO
travel. You should not proceed
In n hurry. Submit 10 discom-
fort Rs the common lot OF man,
ard you have little cause to COM
plain. Should an inordinate de-
sire arise Ia your mind, think OF
the time when you were In need.
Patience Is the basis OF peace and
longevity. Regard anger rs your
foe. " you know only how to win.
and know not how TO lose, caiam-
ity is sure to oyertake you.
Csnsrre yourself rather than
others
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27

In consequence Of recent maritime
strikes In Argentine, resulting In great
loss OF trade, one Argentine minister said
this week: Argentine will require more
than two generations to regain the pres
tige host In the last two years"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27

J. Bruce Ismay, son Of the founder
OF the White Star line, recently gave s125,-
90 to the Mercantile Marine Service As
ISOLATION, whose purpose 10 to provide
pensions for those needing them among
the merchant seamen Of Great Britain.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27

An officer Of the fleet recently returned
from abroad says the queerest ship mas
cot he ever saw was q full sized boa
constructor on H. NJ. 8. Valiant, Of the
British grand f~leet-long' enough. he say
90 use for q homeward bound pennant. !
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27
Huntino Lava

Hunting on Sunday Is prohibited In
all states and provinces east of the
n hundred and fifth meridian except
Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Texas,
Wisconsin and Quebec. Mondays con-
stltute a closed season for waterfowl
In Ohio and locally In Maryland and
North Carolina; and certain other
week days for waterfowl in several
favorite ducking grounds In Maryland.
Virginia and North Carolina.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27

A score Of New York's. best sculptors
and members Of nearly every art society
are taboring to make the temporary Vie
tory arch one Of the most artistic monu-
rnsnts ever erected in this country.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27

Because he referred to the Germans as
Hung Sergt. ID. A. Boyd. q British air
man. who was captured, was sentenced
BY them to q years Imprisonment. lie
has now Tsturned to England.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27

A ts.eo0.Oo9 Victory on the
Parkway is planned AZ q tribute By the
somen Of Phfladelphia to the ma
% the men n women who served In
the war for democracy. .
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27

Prior to the war there were 2os srxe1
factories In France producing TOO go 10
$4,000 tons annually. OF these only about
% factories making 1900 to 200, 600 tons
OF o. are outside the Invaded regions.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27

h export Of f%oodstuffs from this
country was as follows during the war
yss-s: ISIS, $l.o12. 10000; 1915, s1,l05 600. 1000;
se17. s1.siS. 900. 900; 1918, 81, 900, 600, 600. not in
GLIDING food sent In government vessels.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27

In the year ended October 81 last le4
charters were granted to national banks
WITH capital OF $L5. 600. compared with
ns charters granted with capital Of
u1,sso, 900 during the preceding year.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27

N t estimated that Americans market
only about 40 per amt Of each tree they
nat from the forest Germany, on the
sfher hand. markets as high a 90 per
cant Of each tree.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27

Revivins an old formula invented Is
years ago and almost forgotten, French
shoe manufacturers are trying to produce
. leather. useful In their industry. from
rabbit skins.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27

Henrietts, duchess Of vendoms and sis
ter OF the king OF Belgium, through Ter
own efforts established six hospitals In
tse wal zone-thrse In Belgium anc three
Ia France.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27

Approximately Sc.ooat dependents OF
Canadian soldiers overseas arc In the
British Isles at the present time, and
public sxpense,
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27

4 Sspa;eh from Cape Town says: TT
% auSsass1t lively stated that spapish Ia
npenSa ~ F~"h Africa resulted IN a
slgsos sc 10 Insurance. companies Of
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27

Army hsadquaTters frown on leaves for
saen of the army Of occupation, and much
discomfort At bsing cooped up In small
villages N being expressod.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27

In Turkey husbands are deserving
their wives and girls are being sold
for three shilllngs.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27

Members Of q boys and girls club In
Colorado have been carrying out a pledge
made early In n wal to give one-tenth
or their earnings to Red Cross work.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27

To keep clean and healthy take Doctor
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, They regulate
liver, bowels and stomach Ady.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27
Training Lille Children
Wise Motherhood With Patience and Assurance Guides the True
Self Of the Child-Such Motherhood Is Joy, Not Drudgery.

% g. and ne NauonaI Kndsrsatsn Association. . west h Street New York
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27
BIG STONE EDITOR
HEADS PRESS ASSOCIATION

Aberdeen, s. d., Feb. 24t-The South
Dakota Press Association adjourned
it's annual midwinter session late yes
terday after electing the following off,
GERS: President F. d. Aldrich, Head
light, Big Stone: first vice president,
e. B. Yule, Herald, Alexandria; Sec
ond vice president, George Schlosser,
Republican, washington Springs; Sec
retary-treasurer, J. E. Halliday, Chief,
Iroquois; board Of directors, Len V.
Doty, Times Record. poland; r.. s.
Schoaber, Hudsonite, Hudson; c. w.
Downey, Gazette, Mitchell.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27

The blacksmith puts the horse on
his metal by shoeing him.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-02-27

MADISON-John H. Sherwood, q Mad
ison young man, recently discharged from
military service at Fort Leavenworth,
KAN, and has returned home, tells Of a
his departure for South Dakota. hi
parents of one of his comrades had sought
n secured his discharge and provided
him with 500 to pay the expenses OF the
Journey to his home. After his discharge
the young man took the money anG,
~squandered IT at the gambling table, and
then through remorse, shot himself to
death. II. "
SINAI-Mrs. Germun Germundson, o;
this place, Is the victim of a peculiar SER
les OF ailments, this being the first case
in the history Of the state where gangrene
developed from Influenza
CANOVA-Preliminary arrangements
the being made for the annual convention
Of the Miner County Sunday School as
ISOLATION, which will be held in this city
on Saturday and Sunday, March s and 8.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-07-24
LARGE PACIFIC FLEET
Newly Organized Naval Unit Con-
sists Of IT'S Vessels.
At Full Strength Armada viii. Be
Manned by 1900 OFFICERS and
About $1,000 Men.

Washington, July 18.-It was said at
the navy department that approximate
ly It's ships, with an aggregate ton
mage of more than 10000, will con-
stitute the newly organized Pacific
fleet.
At full strength the armada will be
manned by about $1,000 men and
1900 commissioned officers, but the
personnel will be about 80 per cent
below this strength when the fleet be-
gins its history making voyage from
HAMPTON Roads.
Included in the fleet will be these
ships:
Observation-Disclosures Mexico, Wyom-
Ing, Arkansas, Mississippi, Idaho, Ari-
iona, Texas and New York. Predread.
naughts-Vermont, Nebraska, Georgia,
Rhode Island, Virginia and New Jer-
sey. Cruisers - Seattle, Chicago,
Cleveland, Machias, Vicksbura, Mon.
tana, North Carolina, and Pueblo.
There will be 108 destroyers of the
new 1,40O ton, flush deck type, built
after the United States entered the
war. They will be divided into two
squadrons with the scout cruisers
Birmingham and Salem as lagships
and with the Melville, Prairie, Buf
falo and Blackhawk as tenders.
J In the fleet also will be IA subma
rines of the S type with the Savannah
as tender.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-07-24
British Dirigible Balloon Is Pre-
sumed to Have Been Hit
by Lightning.
Grew OF twelve LOST
Craft Had Carried Out Number Of
Endurance Flights in North Sea
and Had Record of Remaining
in Air More Than Four DAYS,

London, July 1.-THE British air.
ship NS-11,. which left Pulham on a
t48-hour flight, is believed to haze been
struck by lightning and the crew of
IL lost. The NS,11 was engaged in
mine sweeping operations.
Wreckage of the airship was washed
ashore at Cromer.
The airship exploded and crashed
into the sea in flames a half hour after
midnight Tuesday morning. Accord.
ing to eyewitnesses of the disaster, a
second explosion took place as the
aircraft was falling into the sea-, where
the mass of wreckage fioated on the
surface and burned for some hours
Iafterward.
Craft Had Set Record.
There was a heavy thunder storm
raging at the time and the supposition
is that the NS-11 was struck by light.
ming. >
The dirigible, which was one of the
smaller type, was built to carry a crew
OF 10 or IL persons, but according to
the latest reports there were only two
officers and five men aboard at the
time of the disaster. Early in the
present year the NS-11 carried out q
number Of endurance flights over the
North sea, establishing a record fol
non-rigid airships by remaining in the
air on one occasion for more than fou1
days and covering a distance estimated
at 5000 miles.
Only n other British airship ha.
met with disaster through fire in tn,
air, this being an experimental Graf
which was undertaking a trial in Scot
land. The entire crew of this airshi]
was lost.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-07-24
1ritain May Withdraw Envoy.

London, July 1S-The British gov.
eminent is considering the question Of
withdrawing its envoy from the
Vatican, Cecil B. Harmsworth, under
secretary of state for foreign akairs,
declared in the house of commons.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-07-24
ASKS CONGRESSIONAL PROBE
Coal Operators and Federal Officials
Desire Inquiry.

Washington, July 19.-Urging con-
gr%essional investigation of the coal
situation government officials and coal
operators told the house rules COM
mittee that a fuel shortage was i'm
pending.
Goal men fear the situation may
get away from them and that prices
may rise IS or Sc a ton," declared c..
E. Lesher of the geological survey.
Anthracite production since Jan. 1
was 10000, 900 tons less than last year
and bituminous 74,7O0, 900 tons, Lesh-
er said, due to lack of demand.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-07-24

Rome to Toxic Flight Planned.
Rome, July 18.-Gabriel d'Annunzio,
poet-aviator, is planning a flight from
Rome. to Toxic. Five machines prob
ably will be used. British authorities
have planned full cooperation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-09-06
COTTON FUTURE
Apprehension of Light Export
Demand Causes Decline

New York, Sept. 3.-Apprehension
of a continued light export demand
during the period Of increasing new
responsible for renewed weakness in
the cotton market today. December
contracts sold off from 31.45 to 1925
or 22 points from last nights closing
figures and closed at 1852, with the
general list closing steady at net
loss Of 80 to 20 points.
Advances during the earlier trad
ir@ reflected {. Grnler technical posi-
ton after Yesterdays break. relative
Of the stock market First prices
were 3 to II points higher on all
months except May which was
points lower and the active positions
sold % to SO points above last nights
closing figures before the end Of the
morning. The disposition to cover
was increased by the absence OF
hedge selling during the earlier trad
ing but Southern offerings became
more active later. This encouraged
renewal of local pressure and there
was heavy liquidation on the after
noon break which carried October off
from 31.13 to 80 and January from
$40 to 30.2C. with the general list
showing a net loss Of 76 to "a points.
The weakness in the grain market and
the opinions expressed in various
quarters that the crest Of high liv-
ing costs had been reached were con-
sidered responsible for some Of the
Wall Street and Western selling. The
feature most generally emphasized
however. was the unfavorable finan-
cial situation abroad as an obstacle
to export buying and the increased
weight of new crop cotton to be eX-
pected with the advance Of the. sea
son. The close showed rallies Of
some 90 to 25 points on covering. No
exports We're reported today. The
weekly report Of the weather bureau
indicating favorable crop progress
seemed to have little immediate ef-
feet but probably added to the con-
fidence of sellers on the decline.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-09-06
PRIZES OFFERED
FOR BOYS CLUBS
Business Men Give Premiums
to Be Awarded at the
County Fair

County AGENT J. Frank Williams
and i. !. Reardon. Secretary Of the
Sumter County Chamber Of Commerce
interviewed Il. number OF business
establishments and banks of this city
Il few days ago and the following
public-spiriied establishments cheer
fully made the following offers cf
cash and commodities TO be added 70
the Sumter Business Mems premium
Department 10 be contested for by
the boys OF Sumter County Pig and
Corn Clubs. These prizes TO b"
awarded by special judges during the
1919 county fair. November 18th,
I9ta. goth and 21st.
Some OF the business establish
ments stated what they wanted their
premiums awarded for while others
left the matter Of what their prizes
should be contested for to Mr.. j.
Frank Williams. County Agent.
City National Bank Of Sumter.
scholarship to the 1920 Agricultural
Short Cour,:e at Clemson College.
The National Bank of sumter.
scholarship TO the 1920 Agricultural
Short Course 1T Clemson Co.icge.
ODonnell e. Co, best SOW and lit
ter of pigs. $500 in gold.
O'Donl. Il &, Co. best yield one
acre Of corn. 50 90 in gold.
National Duroc Jersey Association.
one Ever-raady gold pencil, $15.
Courtesy Of Mr.. L. L. Baker. State
Supervisor. Boys Corn and Pig Club
Joseph NJ. Chandler, first prize.
best 10 ears of corn, pair Of boys
army shoes.
sibert's Drug Store, $500 fountain
pen.
Cooper's Jewelry Store. $500 in
merchandise.
iiearon's Pharmacy. s. in gold.
Stubs Bros, pair Of Douglas boys
saces
slmter Clothing Co.. l pair Of
shoes.
II Goldberg. wrist watch.
The D. J. Chandler Clio. Co. $500
in merchandise.
Wreck Store. $500 in cash.
Boston Store, pair boy scout shoes.
lsoston Candy Kitchen, $500 in
cash.
Levi Frcs. $500 pair shoes.
Folsom Jewelry Store. pair of cuff
buttons.
Mitchelrs Drug Store. $500 in mer-
chandise.
W. e. Burns and Son, $500 in mer-
chandise.
Dnpa,>t 1Iardware Co. $500 in
merchandise.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-09-06
CRIPPLE MAN
BREAKS JAIL
Prisoner Travelled Eighteen
Miles on Clutches

Walhan Sep. "-J. B. Burdett,
who is sed with larceny OF live
stock, escaped from: jail here at an
early hour last night, but was recap
tured early this morning, after being
at large some six hours, and having
Travelled IS miles. Burdett is Grip
ple and uses crutches in walking.
During the day he has free access
to the Jail building, but at night ne
! has been locked in a. large cage, on
the first floor of the Jail. Last night
the sheriff was absent for short pc
riod and instructed q brother to LOCK
! the prisoners in the cage. He noticed
| Burdetts crutches near the en-
trance OF the cage doors. but on the
outside of the cage. After he had, as
he thought. locked up all the prls-
oners he made inquiry if all We're
in and Rurdett answered Yes. IL
was discovered later that Burdett
| had placed his crutches at the en-
trance of tie cage. but instead OF
going into the cage. he had gone
around behind the cage and concealed
himself. but answered when his name
was called The door that goes from
he sheriff's Office to the Jail was left
open for a few minutes in order that
the iail TRUSTEES might enter, and dur
ing this time Burdett got his crutches
and left.
Later in She night Burdett's absence
was discovered and search was lnstl-
tuted for him. At 2 o'clock this morn
ing he was recaptured, after having
travelled is miles on crutches. 1t IS
stated that Burdett was travelling at
rate of four or five miles per hour
and within another hours time would
Lave crossed Tugaloo River into Geor-
pia had he rot been apprehended.