Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 13, 1922, Page 2

‘tHE BEMIDJI DAILY FiONEER Copuright by Wiliam MacLeod Rune __ (Continued from last issue) GHAPTER XI A Lady Wears a Ring. Clarendon’ Bromfleld got the shock of his life that evening., Beatrice pro- posed to him. It was at the Roberson dinner-dance, in the Palm room, with- in sight but not within hearing of a dozen other guests. She camouflaged what she was doing with occasional smiles and ripples of laughter intended to deceive the oth- ers present, but her heart was pound- ing sixty miles an hour. Bromfield was not easily disconcert- ed. He prided himself on his aplomb. But for once he was amazed. “I beg your paro Miss round h eyes were monds. her fingers ted. Her hard a: 5 Ll whea yon are v o of feminine diplomacy to the task of keeping him at a reasonable distance, Bromfield was naturally surprised. “That’'s certainly a leading ques- tion,” he parried. “What are you up to, Bee? Are you spoofing me?” “I'm proposing to you,” she ex- plained, with a flirt of her hand and an engaging smile toward a man and a girl who had just come into the Palm room. “I don’t suppose I do it very well, because I haven't had your experience. But I'm doing the best I can.” His lids narrowed a trifle. “Do you mean that you've changed your mind?” “Have you?" she asked, quickly, with a sidelong slant of eyes at him. “I'm still very much at your service, Bee.” “Does that mean you still think you want me?” “I don't think. T know it.” “Then you're on,” she told him with a little nod. “Thank you, kind sir.” , Bromfield drew a deep breath. “By Jove, you're a good little sport, Bee. “| Was Wondering When You Were Go- ing to Ask Me Again to Marry You.”, 1 think I'll get up and give three ring- ing cheers.” “I'd like to see you do that,” she mocked. “Of course you know I'm the happl- est man in the world,” he sald, wtih well-ordered composure. “You're not exactly what I'd call a rapturous lover, Clary. But I'm not, either, for that matter, so I dare say we'll hit it oft very well.” “I'm a good deal harder hit than I've ever let on, dear girl. And I'm going to make you very happy. That's a promise.” Nevertheless he watched her warlly, Dehind a manner of graceful eager- ness, A susplicious little thought was filtering through the back of his mind. “What the deuce has got into the girl? has she been quarreling with that bounder from Arizona?” “I'm glad of that. I'll try to mnlm you a good wife, even if—" She let tife sentence dle out unfinished. “May I tell everybody how happy I am?” “If you like,” she agreed. “A short engagement,” he ventured. “Yes,” she nodded. “And take me away for a while, I'm tired of New York, I think.” “Ill take you to a place where the paths are primrose-strewn and where nightingales sing,” he promised, rashly. She smiled incredulously, a wise old little smile that had no right on her young face. The report of the engagement spread at once. Bromfield took care of that. The evening of the day the Runt heard of the crgerement he told Lis friend | about it while Kitty was In the kitchen, “Miss Beatrice she's wearin’ a new ring,” he said by way of breaking the news gently. Clay turned his head slowly and looked at Johnnie. “Bromfleld?” he asked. “Yep. That's the story.” “The ring was on the left hand?” “Yep.” Clay made no comment. His friend knew enough to say no more to him. Presently the cattleman went out. It was In the small hours of the morning when he returned. He had been tramping the streets to get the fever out of his blood. But Johnnie discussed with Kitty at length this new development, just as he had-discussed with her the fact that Clay no longer went to see the Whit- fords. Kitty made a shrewd guess at the cause of division. She had already long since drawn from the cowpuncher the story of how Miss Beatrice had re- Jected his proposal that she take an interest In her. “They must ’a’ quarreled—likely about me being here. I'm sorry you told her.” “I don’t reckon that's it. Miss Bea- trice she’s got too good judgment for that.” “I ought to go away. I'm only bring- ing Mr, Lindsay trouble. If he just could hear from his friends in Arizona about that place he's trying to get me, 1'd go right off.” He looked at her wistfully. Kitty had begun to bloom again, Her cheeks were taking on their old rounded con- tour and occasionally dimples of de- light flashed into them. Already the marks of her six-weeks' misery among the submerged derelicts of the city was beginning to be wiped from her mind like the memory of a bad dream trom which she had awakened. Love w craving of her happy, sensuous She wanted to live In the sun, among smiles and: laughter. She was. like a kitten in her desire to be petted, made much of and admired. Almost anybody who liked her could win a place in her affection. Johnnie’s case was not so hopeless as he imagined it. P R T T S T ) Over their good-night smoke Clay gave a warning. . “Keep yore eyes open, Johnnie. I was trailled to the house today by one of the fellows with Durand the night I called on him. It spells trouble, I reckon the 'Paches are golng to leave the reservation again.” “Say, Clay, aln’t you gettin' home- sick for the whinin' of a rawhide? Wha's the matter with us hittin’ the dust for good old Tucson? I'd sure like to chase cowtails again.” “You can go, Johnnie. I'm not ready yet—quite. And when I go it won't be because of any rattlesnake in the grass.” hadyou mean I can go? If this Jerry Durand's trying to get you I'l! be there followin' yore dust, old scout.” “There's more than one way to skin a cat. Mebbe the fellow means to strike at me through you or Kitty. I've n mind to put you both on a train for the B-in-a-Box ranch.” “You can put the '’ girl on a train. Youn can't put me on none less'n you go t00,” answered his shadow, stoutly. “Then see you don't get drawn into any quarrels while you and Kitty are away from the house. Stick to the lighted streets. I think I'll speak to her about not lettin’ any strange man talk to her. I think she had better not £o out unless one of us is with her.” “Suits me. And don't you take any chances, old-timer. That goes double. I'm the cautious guy In this outfit, not you.” Within twenty-four hours Clay heard some one pounding wildly on the outer door of the apartment and the volce of the cautious guy imploring haste. “Lemme In, Clay. Hurry! Hurry!" he shouted. Lindsay was at the door in four strides, but he did not need to see the stricken woe of his friend's face to guess what had occurred. For Johnnie and Kitty had started together to see a plcture play two hours earller. “They done took' Kitty—in an auto,” he gnuped “Right_before my eyes. Claimed a'lndy had fainted"” “Who took her?"* “I dunno. Some men. Turned the trick slick, me never liftin® il hand. Ain't I a heluva man?" # “Hold yore hawsses, son. Don't get excited. Begin at the beginnin’ and tell me all about it,” Clay told him, quietly., “We was comin’ home an’ T took Kitty into that Red Star drug store for to get her some ice crenm. Well, iright after that I heerd a man say how the lady had fainted—" “What lady?" “The;lady In the machine.” “Were you In the drug store?” “No. We'd jes' come out when this here automobile drew up an' a wan jumped ouf hollerin’ the lady had fainted and would I bring a glass o water from the drug store. ’'Course I got a jump on me and Kitty she moved up closeter to the car to he'p if she could. When I got back to the walk with the water the man was hoppin’ back into the car. "It was already mov- in’. He slammed the door shut and it went up the street like greased light- nin".” “Get the number?” “No, I—I plumb forgot to look.” Clay slipped a revolver under his belt. He slid into a street coat. Then he got police headquarters on; the, and notified the office of what taken place. (Continued in Next Iss=e) pal, “THE FIRST WOMAN" AT THE GRAND THEATRE TONIGHT A surprise finish that lands with the force of a Dempsey knockout, laughs and chuckles and no end of delightful thrills make “The First ‘Woman”’starring Mildred Harris, one of the snappiest comedy-dramatic hits of recent months. It will be shown at the Grand theatrc tonight and ‘Wednesday. “The First Woman” in which Mil- dred Harris repeats the brilliant suc- cess she achieved in “Fool’s Paradise” has to do with the experiences of a young woman of the stage in her efforts to convince a noted play- wright that she could act. Billie Mayo, portrayed by Miss ~ Harrls, was recommended to Paul Marsh, world famcus authot, for ‘the leadifig role in his new drama. Marsh had heard of Ler as a music ‘bail) head- liner but regarded her as unsuitable for such an important part as the leading one in his show. He turned her down. Billie, however, wasn’t dishearten- ed. She set about the task of con- vincing Marsh that she could act— with all the trimmings, Percy Marmont, ar= Marsh the playwright, appears in support of Miss Harris together with a brilliant casty Pathq Weegkly News and a comedy completes the program. “COURAGE” AT THE REX THURSDAY AND FRIDAY “Courage” is the titlé of Sidney Franklin’s second production fram his own studio for reléase’ by Asst- ciated First National. The subject is a wide deviation from -his initial production, which was an adaption of Harold McGrath’s romantic drama Uparrot and Co.,” retitled “Not Guilty,” for the screéen, “Courage’ portrayéd by an excellent cast in- cluding Naomi Childers, Alec Francis, Sam de Grasse, Lioncl Belmore, Lloyd Whitlock, George Nicholls, A- dolph Menjou and Ray Howard, is a gripping drama with a big theme. It will be shown at thc Rex theatre Thursday and Friday. “LIFE'S DARN FUNNY” AT GRAND THEATRE THURSDAY The fact that you can never tell just what is going to happen, wheth- er when you are down to your last sou and the clouds hang. over your head, your luck may not change, or vice versa, whether calamity may not be around the corner at the heydey of prosperity was used as the foun- dation of a fascinating - picture, “Life’s Darn Funny,” starring Viola Dana, and showing at the Grand theatre Thursday and Friday. . The originl plot of the picture came from Christine’ Jope Slade’s Saturday Evening Post story *‘Care- takers Within”, which took the read- ers of this weekly by storm. Immed- iately upon its publication, officials of Metro saw the tremendous pos- sibility inherent in it for a gloriously thrilling picture that would contain every element necessary for giving entertainment. The result is “Life’s Darn Funny,” a Dallas Fitzgerald production, adapted by Molly Parro and Arthur D. Ripley. It was photo- graphed by John Arnold and A. F. Mantz executed the art settings. For her supporting cast Miss Dana has Gareth Hughes, Eva Gordon, Kathleen O’Conner and:.Mark Fen- ton. “LOVE'S REDEMPTION” AT THE REX TODAY AND WEDNESDAY A distinct surprise awaits Norma Talmadge fans, who have been ac- customed -to ‘seeing her in’ gorgeous evening gowns, when she makes her appearance as a Jamacian girl in “Love’s Redemption,” the’ powerful story which is being released as ‘m First National Attraction. The pi¢- ture has been booked for a two days at the Rex theatre commencing tod’ay. Harrison Ford has the leading male role and gives a capable performance of an exiled English youth who is rapidly squandering his opportunities. Montague :Love has a “heavy” art in which he becomes an ac- complished villian. Cooper Clif{c finds a new outlet for his histrionic ability in the role of the elder and stilted English brother: - He was,previously seeén in “Half #n Hour” and “The Devil’s Garden,” a First National release. Ida Waterman, who has the role of standish’s mother, is a screen actress parts. Michael M, Barnes, E. Fer- nandez-and Fraser Coulter handle minor roles in a capable manner. “BILLY JIM” AT THE ELKO THEATRE AGAIN TONIGHT A Western drama with delicious comedy supplied by the inimitable talents of Fred - ‘Stone!'' That’s “Billy Jim,” produced by Andrew J. Callaghan, Productions, released by |R-C Pictures, and scheduled for ex- hibition at thc Elko theatre again tonight. One of the most popular favor- ftes in the history of the Aerican | theatre, Fred’Stone’s legion ‘of dd- mirers extends as'well to the screen, on which he is seen in one of his most congenial roles in “Billy Jim.” Not the least interesting feature of “Billy Jim” is the scenic grand- uer of the mountain lands amid which the scenes were taken. Some of the most beautiful “shots” ever seen on the screen serve as a backgrounds for outdoor action in “Billy Jim”. “CAPPY RICKS” AT ELKO THEATRE WEDNESDAY ONLY If you haven’t secen Thomas Meigh- an in his latest Paramount picture, “Cappy Ricks,” you are the loser. Repeat showings will be had at the Elko theatre Wednesday only. Don’t miss it. Mr. Meighan’s leading woman in this production is Agnes Ayres, a charming screen player. Many ca- able players contribute to make the photoplay qntertaining. REX ALBERT A. KAUFMAN Presents COURAGE A Sidney A. Franklin’ production. A First National JAttraction Andrew :Sourtar’s . vivid drama of a wife’s faith in conflict with the torments of “solitude and separa- tion. BIG CAST, HEADED BY Naomi Childers and Sam De Grasse THURSDAY AND FRIDAY IllllIIIIIIIIIllIIIIIlllllllll!llllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIl!llIIIlIIllIIlIIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIl [gour heart with her smiles—and tears. JOSEPH M. SCHENCK Presents NORMA TALMADGE as “Gingo,” the m-dup nnd malher “ein— “LOVE’S - REDEMPTION” AFIRST NATIONAL ATTRACTION EDUCATIONAL COMEDY In Two Parts REX ORCHESTRA Mat. 2:30—Eve. 7:10-9:00 10c & 25¢ ‘day evening. TWO MEN JAILED MONDAY NIGHT; DISORDERLY CONDUCT The police jailed two men who were taken from a Ford car, which ran into another car owned by Har- old Morse at the corner of Fifth street and Minnesota avenue Mon- The men resisted ar- rest and werc placed in the city lockup. The hearingt was scheduled for this afternoon, the charge 'being dis- orderly conduct. The men were coming afound’ the drner on the left hand side'of Mitn-' esota-avenue, when the accident™'6¢- curred. Some damage was dong to both cars in the collision. " 'HAY AND GRAIN FREIGHT RATE CASE IS' REOPENED Washington, June 18.—The inter- state Commerce Commission today ordered a reopening of the case as the result of which rates on hay and grain in western territories were re- ‘duced 14 per cent last November. - The railroads asked for a reopen- ing and the action’of the commission indicates some readjustment will be made. BRAINERD TRAPSHOOTER WINS AMATEUR TROPHY Pequot, Minn., June 13.—H. M. Kalland of Brainerd won the amateur loving cup in the three-day trapshoot at Breezy Point, ending Monday. He broke 378 out of a possible 400. F. M. McKay was second, while Jerry Wilson of Sisseton, S. D., D. D. Ran- do, Ensign, S. D., tied for third place with scores of 370. George Trend was high professional with 385. vention, Cassélton has Y. M. C. A. CAMP OPENS ON LAKE ST. CROIX TODAY St. Paul, June 12—The Y. M. C. A. camp on Lakp St. Croix, opened today, one week earlier than usual, The camp is on the Wisconsin side of the St. Croix, four miles below Hudson, The camp will be closed August 26. NORTH DAKO3: 4 FIREMEN " . HONOR OFFICE HOLDERS (By United Préss) Casselton, N. - D., June 13—Al- BERNIE W. ALDRICH GARAGE First Class AUTO REPAIRING All Work Guaranteed 408-410 AMERICA AVE. —Phone 187— Night Phone 515-W though this is the 38th annual con- this ‘meeting of ‘the North Dakota firemen the..: “silver ‘anniversary.” 1t is in commemoration of the elec- tion of H. F;-Strehlow, Casselton fireman, to the bffice of state pres- ident 25 years ago, and in honor of H. L. Reade, who has been secretary of the state organization 25 years. The convention opens today with a heavy program of - entertainment including baseball, darces, boxing, flying circus, fire works, and parades. FAMOUS ACTRESS BEGGING . (By United Yress) Berlin, June 12.—Helena Odilion, once known and worshipped through- out the European continent as the famous Viennese actress, is now forced to sell matches in the cabarets and restaurants of Berlin to keep herself from starving. Helena wears a picture hat on which is pinned 2 little placard which reads: “Odilion playing her last part to save herself from starvation.” YOU'RE WRONG— EVE WAS Ngll"z' THE FIRST MlLDREl% HARRIS TheFirstWoman A bombni-dment of laughs, chuckles and thrills with bewitching Mildred Harris as gay and elusive as a June breeze and dynamic as a whirlwind— A picture with a surprise ending that has all the con- centrated wallop of a Dempsey knockout. ALSO SHOWING—— Pathe Weekly News GRAND 10c 7:30-9:00 —and— A Comedy TONIGHT & 25¢ THURSDAY—VIOLA DANA in—“LIFE’S DARN FUNNY” From Christine Jope Slade’s Sat. Eve. Post story, “CARETAKER’S WITHIN” Comedian and Dare-devil That’s Fred Stone! He will make you laugh. He will make you thrill. 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