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Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-09
SWELL PRESIDENTIAL VOTE
More ..han 100000 Women
Will Be Eligible in 1912

Washington, Nov. S.-Almost
100000 women will be eligible
to vote for president of the I'm
tied States in 1912. Those women
are to be found in the six west
ern states which have already
granted equal suffrage.
The number of women in each
state who are eligible to vote is
about as fOllows:: California,
100000; Colorado, 100000; Idaho
$4,000; Utah $4,000; Washing
ton, 10000 and Wyoming, 35,-
900, or a total of 92S,OOO.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-09
MAINE Is STILL DRY"
Final Count Gives State 758 Ma
jority for Prohibition

Augusta, Me-, Nov. 7.-Maine
returns constitutional prohibi-
ton, Governor Plaisted late last
night decided to accept the cor
rections in the vote from four
towns cast in the special election
in September, thus reversing the
result as indicated on the face
of the first official returns.
Returns on election day, Sep
tember 1lth, indicated a majori-
ty of about 300 against the re-
peal of the prohibitory amend
ment, but later the official re-
turns showed "a majority of &c
for repeal.
1t was found by comparison,
however, that in four cases the
figures of the town clerks were
reversed from the early returns
and in each case the clerks claim
ed the error to be in the official
figures. After a hearing on the
subject the governor and council
took the matter under cOnsidera-
ton and the result was the an
nouncement last night that the
state retains constitutional pro-
hibition by 1853 votes.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-09

White Owl-The big gray wolf
is becoming numerous in this
section and makes the long cold
nights uncanny with his dismal
hOwls. Mr.. Yates at the Upper
Fish ranch recently trapped two
of them, but upon going to get
them from the traps found only
their feet in them. A neighbor
had a calf killed in his dooryard
in broad daylight.
Rapid City-That residence up
on and cultivation of a home
stead must be made by the heirs
Of claimhOlder who dies be-
lore his residence time is up is
The decision of the secretary Of
the interior i'm a land case here
The ease was the contest of Will
lam Batsch against the claim of
che heirs of Thomas Brown. The
leirs did not live on the home
stead for more than a year after
Brown s death.
GregOry-AccOrding to Off
cial information Miss Freda Gud-
ath, of Fairfax, who drew claim
No. 10 in the recent drawing, will
not be allowed to file. The
young woman will not be 81 until
May Is, and the filing begins,
| April i. Her number will be
called the first day, and as the
proclamation specifically states
that all those filing must have at
tanned the age of 21, she will
lose her claim, which, when pat
ented, would have been worth
from $4,000 to $4,000.
Pierre-H. A. Lumley has
left for Lexington, KY, with a
shipment of light harness horses
from the ranch of which he is
manager, just east of this city.
The raising of this class of horses
| has been the main feature of the
ranch for a number of years, but
all of that class of horses is to be
cleared up, by shipment to Ken
lucky, the car beingg the first of
over 100 head which will 60 to
the Blue Grass state. The ranch
will be farmed by irrigation.
Deadwood-What is probably
the first proceeding under the
national pure food act in South
Dakota has been instituted by
United States Marshal Bullock,
who has seized 60 barrels of vine.
gar at Mitchell under claim
that it is misbranded and adulte-
rated. The goods were shipped
into this state by a Sioux City
vinegar manufacturing concern
and the owners of the property
are cited to appear in the federal
: court at Sioux Falls and defend
themselves.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-09

is forced into mains and sprinkl-
ed Oh the lawn by the ordinary
hose and sprinkler. The expert
ment is of more than local inter
est, for its success will demon
strate the adaptability of gas
arteslan water for irrigation pur-
poses, large quantities of which
are annually wasted. A large
part of the lawn has been mulch
ed, sanded, spaded and planted
to blue grass.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-09
Todd and Washabaugh County
Lands Next

Chamberlain, S. d., Nov. s.
With the Mellette and Bennett
registration scarcely in the clear
active operations have been com
menced for the opening of Todd
and Washabaugh counties. Major
Mclaughlin, who has negotiated
all OF the recent treaties for the
opening Of Indian land, now is
out in Todd county ascertaining
what terms can be made with
the Indians for the unallotted
and in the only remaining count,
Of the Rosebud and for an addi-
tlonal county in the Pine Ridge
reservation.
The bill for the opening of these
two counties was introduced al
the last session of congress, but
final action cannot be taken on
the measure until the consent O1
the Indians has been secured. L
is the apparent intention to have
the matter in shape for final &C
ton at the coming session Of
congress, and the formal openin
probably will be scheduled TO
some time next summer.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-09

has been laying heavy steel rails
on its South Dakota line, and is
now enlargmg the cut at Sage
Creek Pass, 30 miles from here,
all of which is taken to mean
that the Crouch line is the means
by which it hopes to connect
western South Dakota with it's
transcOntinental line.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-09
May Have Trouble With Mail
Contract

There is a story in circulation
which is not confirmed by rail
road officials, to the effect that
the Northwestern railroad is in
an argument with the governmeI
growing out of its abandonment
of the day train between Pierre
end Rapid City. 1t is alleged
that in the contracts with rail
roads for carrying mail there is
a stipulation which requires rail
coads, in case it intends to aban-
don train on which mail is car
cieF must give the postoffice de-
partment ninety days notice and
hat the Northwestern i'm taking
off the day train between Rapid
lity and Pierre did not comply
nth this condition.
The other part of the story is
that the government has notified
The Northwestern to restore the
service within specified time
and if this is not done there may
De forfeiture of all mail con-
tracts on all Northwestern lines
where the mails can be otherwise
handled. -Deadwood Pioneer
Times.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-09
TRANSFER OF STATE LANDS
State to Soon Have Title to
Compact Tract in Hills

Pierre, Nov. s N. Nj. Han
son, of the state land department
is back from a trip to the west
ern part of the state, where he
has been looking after the de-
tail work of closing up the trans
fer of state and government land
IN the trade of all state school
lands IN sections l6 and 36 in the
different townships in the Black
Hills forest reserve. for a com
pact body of timber in the
name of the state. This work has
been under. way for nearly ten
years III It's preparatory and Other
stages, and the state department
hopes to get the whole matter
cleared up before the beginn-
ing of 1912. The first move in
tins direction was made by c..
). Bach who took the first steps
but was not able to get far be-
Nohd the stage of bringing it to
che attention of the national gov
crnment. The work was carried
along through the four years in
which o. &. Dokken was at the
mead of the department, but his
nope Of seeing the transfer com
pleted while he was at the head
Of the department was met by
disappointment by slow action on
the part of the government. 1t
is ii new departure in management
of lands in forest reserve states,
and when completed will be a
basis for similar action in other
such states, which meant that
40 move was made until it had
Deen studied in all its phases and
possibilities.
On the taking up Of the work
Dy Commissioner Brinker at the
beginning Of his term, he found
much left to do but has been
pushing along, and Mr.. Hanson
he deputy aas had charge of a
rot of the details. The result is
mat ,vvn the state will release
all It's school sections in the for
est reserve, and receive in lieu
If these scattered tracts, com
pact body of land east of Custer.
which contains a lot of fine tim
Der and the state will have a con.
Servatlon problem of it's own to
work out. On account of charac.
Ger OF the state lands on all tim
Der land trade would not be
made, and the state will take a
few sections in the Sioux Reserve
IN the Short Pine vicinity to bal.
nce the difference. Mr. Han
son, having made the selections O
that class of lands on his last trir
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-09
Two Great Annual Events
Chicago

The International Live Stock
exposition, December 2 to 8,
and U. S. Land and Irrigation
Exposition, November Is to Dec
ember 9. Don't fail to attend.
For full particulars apply to
Ticket Agents, Chicago & North
Western Ry. 25-2t
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-09
$500 REWARD

To the party giving me infOr-
nation of the person or persons
who entered the Griffin house on
the northwest quarter of section
2O-3 N-19, and removed one new
pair of Mandt bob sleds. Call on
or address c. r. Mower, Cotton.
wood, s. D.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-09
State House Grounds Under Ir.
rigation

Pierre, S. d., Nov. 8.-For the
first time the state house lawn
irrigation system has been put
in operation. 1t consists of a
large reservoir or settling tank
into which is run water from the
state gas well. There it is allow
ed to settle and loose it's gas, and
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-09
FOR development OF COUNTY
Work of Organization That Meet
in Philip Nov. 18th

About two months ago a
meeting of the Fort Pierre busi-
ness men was held at the court
house in this city and it was de-
cided to give a banquet, to which
delegates from all parts of the
county were to be invited. The
banquet was held and as a re-
suit of that meeting thousands
of acres in Stanley county will be
placed under irrigation. The
talks at that gathering and the
trip to the Millet- Sumner McPher
son tract showed the people what
can be accomplished and visitors
went home imbued with courage
and determination to make this
country one of the best in the
state.
1t was resolved at the above
gathering to effect a county Or
ganization which would have for
It's object the promotion OF any
scheme which will tend to the
development of Stanley county.
Consequently a meeting was call
ed at Kadoka during hte fair and
Il large number of people were
present and much profit was de-
rived by this getting together
and talking things over. "ln I'm
ion there is strength. 1t was
decided that if the people OF
this county would unite and work
IN harmony they could accomplish
much and steps were taken to
perfect permanent Organlza-
,ion along this line.
The third meeting was held at
Midland, Oct. %, and despite the
bad weather some thirty farm
ers and business men were presen
md the organization of the
Stanley County Development
League was perfected. The build
ing of dams and the conservation
of moisture was the subject of
most interest to the majority of
those present and it was felt that
if the whole county could be
brought under one organization
with auxiliary organizations in
each township there would be no
task too great to be undertaken.
| If it is desired to have the county
take up the work of dam building
an organization of this kind woul(
be of inestimable value, as it
would have the backing of the en-
tire county and what the majOrit.
Of citizens demand would have to
BE granted. Much good was ac-
complished at the Midland meet
ing and another meeting was call
ed for the 18th of November at
Philip.
1t is desired that delegations
from all parts of the county be
present at this meeting and that
it be made the greatest gather
ing of citizens ever held in Stan
ley county. There are PROPOSE
tons to be talked over which
are of interest to people all over
the county and it is desired to
find out whether or not the ma jor
ity are in favor of voting a
county tax for the construction
Of dams. Hold township meet,
ings and talk things over, then
send someone to Philip to repre-
sent you. If the county papers
will let the object of this meet
ing be known and urge their reaG
erS to act, they will be doing the
greatest thing they ever did fol
the county. Let it be known
that Stanley county is a live one
Fort Pierre News.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-09
GOVERNOR VESSEY PROClA|MS
Thursday, November 30th, as
Day for Annual Thanks
giving

The bencficent hand of an all
wise Providence has again
brought us to that season in
custom, a day is proclaimed and
set apart as a day of prayer and
praise.
Throughout various sections of
the country the year that is dying
has been one of unusual drOuth
and portions of our state have
been numbered among the suf-
ferers. Be that as it may, the
cause for our Thanksgiving are
still manifold.
The temporary cloud of depres-
sion, resultant of the adverse
weather conditions of the past
season, is passing and through
it's shadows appears, undimmed
and unfailing, the crystalline star
of constant hope. We yet con-
tinue to enjoy in full measure
those rights and privileges, the
way for the attainment of which
was paved in the long ago by the
Pilgrim Fathers, who inaugurated
our National Thanksgiving GUS
tom, and for this our hearts may
well be truly grateful.
1t is evident that intellectually
and morally our citizenship has
made marked advancement and
although progress may be slow it
is, nevertheless, sure, and, little
by little, the vital facts of true
living are being better recogniz-
ed by our states people.
Therefore, |, r. s. Vessey, Gov
ernor of the State of South Da
kota, in onjunction with the
proclamation of the President of
the United States, hereby appoint
is thanksgiving Day,
Thursday, November 80, A. d.
1911, and recommend the day to
the entire citizenship of the
state as one of rest from the US
ual occupations and pursuits, to
be dedicated by South Dakota 5
people to thanksgiving and de-
vout prayer to Almighty God, in
becoming appreciation of His
mercies and the blessings of peace
and progress received from His
hand throughout the year. For
the combinations of the earth to
our need, for the temperance,
cheerfulness and content of our
homes, for the maintenance of
the public health, for all these
and other blessings, let us render
thanks to Him, praying that out
of His infinite mercy and good
ness He may continue to lead us
on our way.
In testimony whereof, I have
hereunto set my hand and caus,
ed to be affixed the Great Seal
of the State of South Dakota.
Done at the Capitol in the
City of Pierre this End day Of
November, A. D. 1911.
R. S. VESSEY,
Governor
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-09

Mrs. Clarence McPeek depart
ed Thursday night for a visit at
the home Of her sister in Letcher,
s. D.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-11-09
Big Pacrat Stops Engine

Congressman f. w. Martin
stopped over in the city yesterday
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-25
CHAPTER TX.
Word From Logan.
INJURED.


A week Of agonized suspense In the
Tombs seemed drawn into an eternity
OF suffering to Miss Holcomb. Con
scious of her own innocence, she had.
nevertheless, ceased to struggle
against the relentless fate that mark
nature recoiled from contact with the
miserable creatures into whose midst
she was suddenly thrust. No longer
could she find solace in tears. for the
long drain had exhausted the supply,
The gloom OF her surroundings pene-
trated the innermost sanctuary OF her
soul.
Doctor Fitch WAS In the reception
room.
A groan, as Of physical pain, came
from Fitch as he beheld Miss Holcomb
in the wan light that filtered through
the window. Her distress reacted on
his sensibilities; he could utter no
word OF encouragement.
1T is awful" he moaned. as he led
her into corner OF the room.
And they all believe me guilty?'
she asked despairingly.
Not ALL" he returned. there is one
whose faith is unshaken. talked with
the lawyer to-day. He Gays they have
MT SUN cient evidence to convict. and
that while the case looks ugly, there
is nothing to fear He is In favor Of
a speedy trial"
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-25

Then even II am set free my
name will remain smirched," she de-
clared.
Your name will be cleared OF all
suspicion"
ut is so good to have you near
me-" she said. II feel as If no harm
could come to me-"
They became vaguely conscious of a
mans form outlined in the murky
light of the room. As the figure
gradually shaped itSlf to Fitch's
eyes, his hand slippeG~irom her waist
and he rose to his feet
Lieutenant Britzl" he exclaimed.
The detective came out of the OBJ
scurity of the opposite wall. and. dof-
fng his hat, respectfully addressed
thA~.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-25

CHAPTER 1.-The story opens with a
scream from Dorothy Marche. a charm
,p's n,a, ,,,. ,u,.epuIante, In the opera box of the
wealthy widow. Mrs. Doris Missioner. at
me metropolitan Opera House in New
hork CITY; 1t is occasioned by Mrs Mis-
sloners diamond necklace breaking and
seatlerims the string of rare and costly
gems an over the floor. Curtis Griswold
hn,h hnd BruA ton Sands, two society men.
up some OF the diamonds but the gem
OF the collection. the celebrated Mahar-
aneerds anee, Is missing. Griswold steps on the
under MS Eeel. Hindoo comes from an
saaJoining box. and picking up a flake of
.le Grushed gem pronounces II fraud
"'' n"e genuine Maharanee. but-paste.
cHAPTER 1.-THE entire party proceed
70 the elegant mansion of Mrs Missioner
Where she takes them to a room having
sate containing other diamonds She
alterwards sends for n Mr. Rascome. an
expert who pronounces the stones all
copies substitutions OF the original gems
CHAPTER III-Bruxton Sands tele-
phones police headquarters and two de-
.ectVes.- Donnelly and Carson arrive on
the scene. They examine the safe and
decide that tie theft OF the original Sia'
.nonds was accomplished by some one In
bI't tne mouse; mouse; The servants are questioned.
Miss Elinor Holcomb. the confidential
companion OF Mrs. Missioner has a dupii-
her. ' ~
, EEK lN-The detectives incline to
the belief that Miss Hoicomb is Involved
In the robbery. They search her room
and IN a cabinet. wrapped in tissue pa
per, they iHld one of the original dia-
monds. Mrs; Missioner protests that
Einor Is guiltless. but the delicate girl
Is marched on to prison.
CHAPTER v-Mesntixs.. in an uptown
mansion, the Hindoo S>'Ie theater episode
VINO is known as the swami and Hindoo
prince, kananda, discuss the arrest. They
are In the United States to recover the
Maharanee. which is a sacred relic of
lndia, and are puzzled at the discovery
of the imitation
CHAPTER NI-Detective Britz, an ex-
pert of the police force, now takes up the
case. He Interviews Elinor who Is pros
trated by the cloud resting on her The
cent
CHAPTER WILDE. Lawrence Fitch.
the fiance of Eliner. visits her in prison
She is remanded for trial on suspicion of
beins me thief Britz talks encouragingly
running down the real criminal
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-25

sought to discern the motive for tho
crime In the action Of each possible
criminal. but he could come to no sat
isfactory conclusion
More Information. more fnforma
tion is needed before the real work
can begin!' he murmured.
In his preoccupation he did not OBJ
serve the door open and the servant
show In subordinate from Head
quarters Not until the visitor spoke
did he become aware OF his presence.
Two cablegrams for you. SIR" the
subordinate said
The first cablegram aroused no emo
tions In the detective.
Have obtained original drawings.
Will sail tomorrow with thenn," the
message from Logan read.
He opened the second envelope and
read the contents half dozen times.
as II to stamp them indelibly on his
mind.
Drawings for duplicates taken to
manufacturer by young woman. Gave
name OF Elinor Holcomb."
Britt dismissed the visitor. left the
house, and hastened to the office of
DR.. Fitch. Taking the important
cablegram from his pocket. he handed
It to the physician. The Doctors eyes
fingered on each word. His face paled.
his eyes bulged forward, violent
tremor raa up and down his frame.
This is awful" he groaned.
ITS great news for you and Miss
Holcomb," the detective smiled.
Fitch eyed him in perplexity. The
detective met his inquiring gaze stead
lily. and. slowly folding the cablegram,
he said:
'It proves beyond question she had
no part In the crime
How" Fitch demanded eagerly
"If Miss Holcomb had been clever
enough to plan the theft, she'd have
known better than to go about Paris
ordering the duplicates. Also, II she
had taken the diamonds, she'd nevel
have permitted one OF them 70 remein
In her room Ia Mrs. Missioner'f
house. No, whoever stole those gems
deliberately tried TO throw suspicion
on her"
But who could have conceived such
dastardly crime2" Fitch blurted. q
wave of anger sweeping his frame.
Whoever 1t was" Britt returned
either was actuated by enmity to
ward the young woman. or knew
enough about the Missioner household
to realize that suspicion would natur
ally fall on her. and therefore he de
cided to use her as cloak to hld'
his own identity. However. nov
have something to work on. something
that will produce quick results. DR.
| Fitch. you may tell Miss Holcoml
that In my calculations she is entirel.
eliminated from participation In thu
crime You may inform her also tba
the hunt for the thief has begun"
Before the physician recovered
| from the pleasant shock OF the de
tective's words. Britz WAS hurryinl
down the steps.
CONTINUED next week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-25
Britu let the telegram futter to the

Britz let the telegram nutter to the
floor.
81 knew I'll" he burst forth. They
wouldn't have dared to take the orig
inal out of the safe without immedi-
ately replacing It with the duplicate. "
He picked up the message and
burst Into the Chiefs room.
I Read III" he exclaimed.
The Chiefs eyes drank In the
words. but his brain failed to grasp
their underlying meaning.
"a don't zee that this proves any.
y" "a ON rked
1T proves everything" volieyed
Britz, 1T proves that the thief was a
clever draughtsman 1t proves thet
he spent weeks sketching the neck.
lace. stone by stone. and II proves.
too that he went to Paris to have the
duplicate made"
1T proves all that" agreed the
Chief. But who had the opportunity
to see the necklace sufficient mum
ber OF times and long enough to make
the sketches? Who but Miss Hol-
comb7"
Il will find someone who had al
most as good an opportunity" Britz
returned confidently,
And If you do. what will 1t mean?"
asked the Chief
ut. will mean something to work
on" the detective said.
The next twenty-four hours Britt
spent In the quiet OF his. home.
his mind focused on the prob.
lem before him. trying to map out his
line of procedure. Plan after plan he
discarded as worthless. He could have
struck out blindly In the hope of
stumbling on trail. but that was not
Britz's method Crime mysteries were
to him scientific problems to be solved
by scientific means. Step by step he
went over the ground already covered
and then swept the outlook with the
keen searchlight OF his mind.
By process OF elimination he tried
! to sift the real thief from the group
OF suspects on whom his mental eff
forts were concentrated. He was un
able to drag forth the culprit Then he
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-25
FAMINE THREATENS
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS

MANILA, Sept. 22.--The danger of
famine in the Philippines, on account
of the failure of the rice crop, has
become so threatening that Goveruor
General Forbes today decided to order
the purchase, by the government, Of
an entire ship load Of cereal In Ran
COON. The cargo will be sold to the
people at cost.