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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02
M'ADoo AS SANTA CLAUS
Remembers Teiosraphers o~verlooksd
In Recent Wage Boost.
BIZ Assoeiated Press.

Washington. Dec. 31.-Many railroad
~telegraphers who received little or no
wage advance under the recent order
Of director general McAdoo will have
their pay raised by an amended order
issued today by the director general.
Railroad telegraphers and station
agents were given a further wage in
crease today by Director General Nc
Adoo, retroactive to October l..
The supplement provides for pay
ment on the eight hour basis with
overtime at the rate of time and one-
half. This overtime rate does not APP
ply TO work on Sundays and holidays.
however. The supplement- also pro-
yides for elimination Of vacations with
pay. giving instead an adaitional In
crease of two cents in the hourly rate.
This Is 20 apply TO all railroads irre-
speetive of existing practices.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02
SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO
GET STATE MONEY

Aberdeen, S. D., Dec. 3o.-At the of
fee OF r. N. AFFORD, county superin-
tendent Of schools. there are now being
written the warrants for the distribu-
ton among the schools Of Brown coun-
ty, Of the money which comes to this
county from the state. as her portion
OF the money derived from the sale Of
school lands by the state.
Brown county will receive from the
state $47,873.2s, or $6.72 for every
child Of school age, which means be-
tween the ages Of Q and 81 In the
county. The preparation Of the war
rants will be completed in a few days
and they will be forwarded to the treas
urer OF the respective school districts.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02

Indian Commissions Sells reports that
5000 American Indians were in the army,
70 per cent Of whom volunteered. A. few
entered the navy, and some are In the
marine corps, but most of them chose
the army. 1t is said they were not ideal
soldiers. they would not salute unless
compelled to. and grunted when spoken
to. But, when IL came to fighting, scout
ing and shipping, they were supreme. A
full blooded Choctaw, who was with a
regiment that he says walked all over
France. fight a lot. but plenty food most
OF time" describes n fight: Guns never
still on our front. They roar all time
like thunder god in the mountains.
Nothing 30 much like IL except the
thunder god in the mountains. When
German guns talk II Is just like battle
OF good and bad gods" Twice the young
Choctaw and his band attacked the Ger
mar trenches after violent artillery prep
aration. by damn, Germans run away
n hide. No stand and fight lilse us
troops. We catch some in dugout They
come up, they Yell something and feel
Silly, No fight tin DIE like Indians: quick
give up" he said.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02
WILL GET
POLITICAL POSITIONS

Aberdeen, S. D., Jan. 1.-The influs
ence OF the adoption OF the suffrage
amendment to the state constitution OF
South Dakota is shown by the fact that
some of the Brown county officials who
will take their positions the first OF the
year have announced their intention of
making women who have been en-
ployed as clerks in the Offices, their
office deputies. Miss Margaret Kelly,
who has been u clerk in the county
treasurer's office for several yest,s, will
be deputy treasurer under County
Treasurer Clifford A. Lum, and 1t seems
probable that every deputy. save the
deputy sheriff, Will be a woman.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02
WOMAN CHARGED WITH
SENDING UNAVAILABLE MATTER

Sioux Falls. 8. D., Dec. 30.-Agnes
Murphy who Is charged with sending
unavailable matter through the mails
was yesterday transferred from the
Deadwood Jail to the M~innehaha coun-
ty Jail by Deputy U. 8. Marshal Lee
r. Brooks. The Murphy woman has
been held in jail for several months In
default Of bail, and brought to this
city on the order Of United States At
torney Robert Stewart to await dis
position Of her case by the federal
court.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02
COW CASE PROMISES
TO BECOME FAMOUS

Sisseton, 8. d, Dec. 2s.--A COW cas-
which may surpass In costs and litiga-
ton the celebrated Iowa calf case has
developed here. and promises to occupy
the OF the courts for some
time. The plaintiff in the action is
Berger Bergerson. He seeks to have
the courts authorize the return by him
to Oscar Rolstad Of q COW which he
purchased from Rolstad. The price was
$s6. The cow aid not give as much
milk as Bergerson expected, and he de-
manded Of Rolstad that he take back
the cow and return him the money
paid for 1t. fsolstad. during the argu-
ment. Is alleged to have struck Berger
son In the face with his fist, and en-
phatieally refused to buy back the COW.
Bergerson then instituted the action.
One cour has decided that the sale to
Bergerson was legal, and now Berger
son is preparing to carry the case to
n state circuit court on appeal,
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02
PROBING MYSTERY
SURROUNDING DEATH
Authorities at. Redfield, s. D.,
Have Not Determined What
Caused Injuries to
Bob" French.

Redield, 8. D., Dec. S0.-Mystery
surrounds the death of Bob French,
owner Of a Frankfurt livery barn and
for 20 years q citizen of the town.
who was found dead In his bed In the
office Of the livery barn. 1t was at
first thought French had met his death
by foul play, as a large bruise was
found over his right eye. No other
marks Of violence were found on his
body.
A coroner's jury was unable to fix
the cause Of French's death, but de-
clared 1t was the opinion that he
thought that unknown persons discov-
cred French helpless onsthe streets and
assisted him to his office. The author
ities are following up this clue.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02
DAKOTA STATE NEWS.
HUSBAND BELIEVED LOST
CAME BACK FOR CHRISTINA

Laurel, Neb, Dec. 2S.-Mrs. r. H
Robinson, who. since June has held Q
position as pharmacist I'm a local drug
store. received a Christmas present
the like of which is rarely vouchsafed
to any woman.
When this country entered the wal
Mrs. Robinson's husband was a prac.
ticing physician at Lost Nation, Ia. APP.
plying for admission to the medical
branc OF the service, he was promptly
commissioned first lieutenant, and fol
a time stationed at Fort Riley
Kan. wheres his wife spent much o,
the time with him. Finally he wai
ordered south, and she came to the
home OF her parents at Allen, Neb.
One day he wired that he was headed
for Cuba. Then she heard no more
All efforts to get news OF him were un'
awaiting, and she had about given him
up for lost, as had also his parents
who reside al Lost Nation. Imagine
Mrs. Robinson's surprise the day be.
fore Christmas to hear her husbands
voice over the long distance phone from
Omaha telling her that he would ar
rive that evening TO spend Christina,
with her,
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02
MEXICAN GOES ON
WAR PATH AT LEAD

Lead, &. DIAN. 1.-Prince dc Leon,
a Mexican, ran arluck in a local room
ing house during which he fired live
shots ut another Mexican. or OF the
bullets taking effect. Porfero Valera.
the wounded man, VII rccovsr. The
bullet lodged under the sisiE. fra ctur.ng
the bone Of u OF his arms. at first ii
was feared that am%putation m gli. be
necessary be- use OF the shattered con-
diiion OF the bone. hat Il m IL ex-
yecfsa fhe arnl can b- sa,ed.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02
STATE NORMAL HEAD
TAKES A BRIDE

Spearfish, s. d., Dec. 30.--In the
presence Of a few friends and relatives
Professor F. L. Cook, president of the
state normal school in this city, and
Mrs. Emma Hawkins. also Of this city,
were united in marriage. For some
time past the bride has been engaged
as Professor Cooks h~ousekeeper.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02
SOLDIERS ANXIOUS
To COME BACK HOME
South Dakotan In Base Hospital
In France Says He Would
Be Willing to Ride
q Raft.

Sisseton, 8. D., Dec. 2s.--"Now that
the war is over we are all crazy to get
home. I would be willing to ride o
raft In order to get back to Gods
country once more. France sure has
my goat"
Thus writes Russell Houde. n of
the South Dakota soldiers who were In
the thick Of the fighting during the
closing weeks Of the war. He was
wounded and also was slightly gassed.
and at the time Of writing the letter
was In a base hospital receiving treat
ment. His letter continues:
They say we will be shipped out of
here to a seaport and then we will be
formed into companies Of $50 men each
and will be shipped back TO the United
States. My comparss-!s marching into
Germany now, and I am very sorry !
am not with them"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02

The British government has notified The
Commercial Cable Company. that Il may
assist the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany in harding cable traffic from Great
Britain while the latter company's serv-
ice ~ interrupted only on zone condi-
t!on--t'iat no control be exercised from
America" according to a statement Ia
huea by William J. Doesan. secretary OF
the AiacIsay companies. This means.s'
Nj. began said, .'that the cable corn
panies must ignore any instructions from
Mr. Errieson or Ibis representatives In
sofar as the operation OF, the cables land
Ing IN Great Britain is concerned. tThi,
,nessnee knocks Mr.. BuTiczon's cable con.
Tot higher than n kite
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02

The late King Edward VII OF Eng
land. according to the london Globe.
fellow ID foolish enough and insane
enough 70 fight for the mastery OF
Europe, and to involve England anon
his enemies In the conflict, because ne
suffers from the dsiusion that he under
stands the English people better than
anyone else in Europe. He Is obsesseo
with the notion that. should he lose' ne
win always find apologists and sup
porters among the leaders OF Enghsh
opinion"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02

Mayor Charles q. Thomas, OF Colorado
springs, Colo, notified the 80 member
Of the fire department whose designations
were In his hands that their services
we're no longer needed. The messages
were taken to the fire stations py men
who have been engaged by the city
ell to fii the vacancies. The IRE oepar.-
ment IL recruited mainly from other
branches OF city service. Refusal OF the
council to include a a increase for the
firemen In the 1919 budget led to the
designations.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02
League to Protect
The Kaiser Formed
Among Old Friends
BY Associated Press.

Berlin. Dec. 31.-A league for tbs
protection Of the personal liberty ana
life Of the kaiser has been formed ana
viii issue an appeal to the former aA-
visers of the ex-emperor as well a.
diplomats with whom he was associ-
ated to submit all possible docu~
ments to prove the emperor's limos
n of bringing about the var
Prince Henry OF Prussia, who was
proposed for president Of the league
suggested Won Hindenburg for the
post.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02

Experiments undertaken by the navy
department at the navy public health
service hospital on Gallups Island. TO as
certain the cause and spread OF infiu-
snza, have had merely negative resui.s.
One hundred volunteers who have been
under observation for several weeks have
had influenza germs placed In their nos
tr1ls and throats and have eaten them
with their food and some have been IN
oculated with serums, but no cases OF
the disease have developed thus far. IN
creased appetite and more vigorous
health Rave been the only notceaoie re,
suits Of the experiment The tests WI"
~ continued.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02
DESTINED TO VICTORY.

London, Dec. S0.-President Wilson
represents he worlds greatest civil
lied country, the Manchester Guardian
said today, In commenting on the visit
OF the American executive to England.
President Wilson's visit Is no snail
honor" the paper declared. He rep
resents the worlds greatest civilized
country. He stands for the might OF a
great ideal; FOR a moral purpose which
Ii stronger than armies. Ills supreme
object, his fixed purpose. Is turning the
victory to the best account.
We can make the best return for
his aid to the alliance by helping. IIe
Is a good fighter and has some of the
worlds big forces with him. We do
not think he will fall We hall him as
destined to victory.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02
TRANSPORT IS STRANDED
American vesss, Strikes Rocks--Res-
cue Those en- Board.
sy Associated preo,.

london, Dec. 3l.--The ,Amerlcar
transport Tenadores. which left New
York for Brest on Decembet aS. was
stranded on the rocks near THE Isle
DYeu. IN the Bay Of Biscay on SAT-
nrday. Advices state that those or
board are being rescued
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02

Tho arrival Of Scotch Infantry IN
Cologne caused the greatest excitement
among the sishtsesrs ~ the kiities swwns
through the streets behind their waning
b~agpipes. Thousands Of folk hastily COL
lected 10 see the strange soldiers In
skirts of whom Cologne had heard with
unbeiieving ears. Sc eagerly did tho peo-
pie press forward that at times tra-tic
wa practically halted. Certainly TOT u
moment the crowds came as near Tor
getting their hatred OF the allies as they
had al any time in four years, for the
~highianders made q hit and drew q smile
20 nany q hard face" wires . eorre-
Epondent.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02

The Red Cross has semi 1000, 900
Christmas cards to France for the boys
90 send back home to friends. 1t Is
often difficult for the soldiers to get
cards or gifts to send. The designs Of
the cards are %typically American, and
have been contributed by some of the
best known artists OF the country.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02

John ID. Rockefeller has filed an affi-
aaytt ..swearing Off half OF the $40, o0o,-
600 personal property assessment levied
on him by the New York tax commits
sion. The affidavit says Mr.. Rockefel-
ier's personal property In the city does
not exceed $500. 900. but That he was
willing to accept an assessment OF s6,Ooo.-
900. the figure which has stood for sew
eyal years.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02

Philip Scheidemann thinks William
HohenzoIlern has already been punished
enough. Macmillan Harden is also APP
realings for his former master, saying
that William Hohenzollern had no per-
sonal part In the war. but was merely a
tool OF the ministry party.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02

Another invention perfected BY the
Americans too late to be used Is just
reported. II Ii a star shell, operating az
long range. under all conditions az sea.
The shell win Illuminate nava unit or
an enemy without disclosing the pesh
ton or the craft using II.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02

In order to protect returning soldiers
from marrying hastily, but not too well
''questionnaires'' are being sent to mar
rage license bureaus al the principal de-
tarkation points. which must be salts
factorily answered by soldiers and their
prospective brides before licenses will DC
issued,
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02

Asked for o statement relative to the
facts concerning him being brought to
light by the Senate committees inyesti-
cation OF German propaganda, William
x. Hearst said: THE Investigation Is
not bothering me In the least. You see,
after all. 1t Is not very important--at
least II isn't SO far as L am concerned.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02

"rWhen we speak OF eliminating secrecy
We do not, OF course. mean that repor-
ters should attend the peace conference,
but that, though the discussions are prl-
vatc, the results should be published and
that not at the close or'ths. n gotlations.
but throughout Them says the editor
OF the Manchester Guardian.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02

The organization OF a federal depart
'nent OF health. and the combining Of
various seni- public and private associa-
lions interested In various phases Of
public health movements, 10 urged by
DIR. Geo. u. Vincent. head Of the Rookie
fciler Foundation.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02

Bolshevist teachers appear ia be
looking upon the Berger trial In Chicago
as an opportunity to spread their doc
trines before tho world Seymour Stead.
man, counsel for the defense, says the
newspapers nave been lying about boil
shevism. There were no massacres
in RUSSIA" he declared mo more
than 500 persons have been killed on
either side. The bolshevists dethroned
tha czar."
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02

Officials OF the Brooklyn trolley lines
say: THE women have come TO stay
on our lines as long as they want TO.
We are taking on all who apply who are
capable. They prove to be steady. hon
est and courteous" The women are
EARNING from SIS TO ss2 a week.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02

Anti French Feeling in Germanyi"
"Allgen1eine Zeituny Talks OF Conquest
OF Allsatia and Lorraine and the Occu-
patton of Paris!" These headlines are
from the Ok o Banner and Oracle
OF 1853. and reported by DIR. Holmes
In 1857.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02
ooURAUD ~pEcoaATEn

Paris, Dec. S0.-GeneraI GouraCd.
who commanded the French arnies In
the Champagne sector In the final days
of the war. has been awarded the grand
cross OF the legion or honor.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02

Admiral Badger says the United States
has agreed TO pay $50 for each American
so.dler transported overseas In British,
Sensels. England frequently had asked
for a larger sum. he says. but no agree
rient as to an Increase had been reached.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02

"A Britain dag cable from Lord North
eliffe Is: Alas. owing to our cast iron
censorship. our American friends know
little OF our patt in war. Forty thor sand
land and sea officers aud 900. 600 men
dead"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02

David H. Francis, American an,bassa.
dor TO Russia, is leaving for Paris for the
purpose OF report NC % i;usaian affairs
10 y. esident M.laon s:d secrstnly Of
Stata Jaaslsg.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02

Roger O'Mera. one OF tho best known
Aeteetiyes al tire country. especially In
Ibis work for III as guardian ~ Harry
3haw. died IN his Pittsburgh home
Thursday. u &
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02

Before the var the German emperor
was IN the enjoyment OF an anaual In
come OF over 100000 derived from
private possessions valued AT approx
mateIy 500, 0o9, 600.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02

SeuuyihB tHe SUBJECT. -
LEAD-The Canadian director OF mill
tary estates has written here in an ef-
fort to find Arthur Gustafson, supposed
to be or to ave been a resident of Lead
Gustafson has been made beneficiary un-
q will left by Charles Pearce, a Canadian
soldier, killed in France. Gustafson can
not be ound here or in this part of the
Black Hills. A man of that name, 1t was
discovered, In 1910 was employed by the
Homestake Mining company.
SIOUX FALLS-Perhaps It was the
recollection Of the valiant service that
geese once rendered Rome when the
Gauls sought Its conquest that caused
Bellman Produce company to remember
every member Of the Sioux Falls fire de-
partment with one Of these original alarm
artists. From the chief down each fire
fighter received a fat goose for Christ
mas.
LEMMON-Lemmon organizations have
adopted W French. orphans, the xWo-
mems Club adopting one and the Ladies'
Aid society of the Presbyterian church,
the other. Money for the support of the
two orphans will be sent at regular in
tervals.
SALEM-Freds Olson resigned as deputy
sheriff last week and G. w. Schlong was
appointed to fill the acancy. John II.
McMahan, the present sheriff, who now
resides at Bridgewater, expects TO make
his home in Salem after the first OF the
year.
WHITE BUTTE--At a mass meeting
OF local business men the organization
OF a commercial club was perfected. The
following were elected officers: Presi-
dent, Martin Hersrud; secretary, @. T.
Olson; treasurer. ID. j. Durick.
WITTEN-An influenza having disap-
peared, and no new cases being reported,
10 has been decided to open all schools
and places of entertainment .tter Ian
uary ].
SIOUX FALLS-Unable to wisnEsand a
severe attack Of pneumonia. Attorney
Harold O.. Ledyard, SON Of Mr.. and Mrs.
e. g. Ledyard. died at the Moe hospital
Christmas eve.
SIOUX FALLS-Under the new reduced
rates from North Dakota, Ignite coal
Of a good grade from Scranton, N. D..
can now be laid down in Sioux Falls for
$4.15 per ton
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02
WILSON VISIT
IS OVER TODAY
viii Say Farewell to Britain at
IL O'clock This Forenoon
lis Wildly Cheered at Man
chester BY Workers.
BY United Press.

London. Dec. 81. - President Wilson
win leave Dover for Calais at IL o'clock
Tuesday morning. II was announced
today. He will make the trip on the
steamer Brighton and will Lave a
naval and aerial escort.
Paris. Dec. 31.-From present indi-
cations President Wilson will leave
Europe on his return to the United
States on February 10.
Paris. Dec. 81. =, President Wilson
will leave Paris for Italy the coming
Wednesday night. Definite arrange
ments to this effect were announced to-
day.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02

* lis Gun,ubAtd dat approximately
5Go Csriran ~sntiEarihcs were destroyed.
Guriag the war. The total number OF
all types brilr 81 The Gcra,ans is est;r
T. ttil ~ Scye hsen =
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02
NEHRAsKAN URGES
PERShiNG FOR PRESIDENT


Atlantic, Ia, Dec. 30.-Capt. C. E
adams, OF Nebraska, commanderin-
chief Of the Grand Army OF h Repub-
lie, in an address given at a CONNER
cial club dinner here, predicted the
nomination and election Of Gen. j. J.
Persiiing I the presidency. There Is q
steadily growing demand for this. 3 Aid
the speaker.
OMAHA-Samcel whitebrook. l0-year-
old son OF Ny. and Mrs. Louis White
brook, $50 South Twenty first street.
was run over by a truck and received In
Juries from which he died. The child was
coast,ng IN tae street,
ST, RERNARD--Word has reached here
from Albuquerque, n. NJ, hat Anton
wagaer and his wife both died there last
week from Influenza. leaving a week-old
baby boy.
WEST POINT Miss Anna Daniels. high
school teacher. has severed her connection
with the school and will enter the canteea
work for overseas service IN the Y, ~
G. a
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-01-02
SENATOR JOHNSON FOR
GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP

Washington, Dec. Ex-senator John
son, OF South Dakota, had a conference
with Secretary McAdoo over the rail-
road question. Mr.. McAdoo continues
to urge extension Of government con-
troll i've years longer. Senator john
son Is inclined to be for outright gov
eminent ownership. He is not con-
WINGED OF the wisdom Of extending con-
troll for five years longer, in view Of
the enormous guarantees Of compensa-
ton given some Of the roads, but is
studying the subject.