Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, July 10, 1922, Page 2

PAGE TWO T7 e {HE BEMIDJI DAILY FIONEER MONDAY EVENING, JULY 10, 1922 SYNOPSIS CHAPTER I.—At Thornton Fairchilds @eath his son Robert learns there has been a dark period in his father's life which for almost thirty years has caused him suffering. The secret is hinted at in a document left by the elder Fair- child, which also informs Robert he is now owner of a mining claim in_Colo- rado, and advising him to see Henry Beamish, a lawyer. CHAPTER IL—Beamish tells Robert his claim, a silver mine, is at Ohadl, "thirty- eight miles from Denver. He also warns him against a certain man, “‘Squint” Ro- daine, his father's enemy. Robert decides to go to Ohadi. (Continued from last issue) CHAPTER 111 Three weeks. later, Robert Fairchild | sat in the smoking compartment of | Ward. Rushing, plunging, once skid- the, Overland Limited, looking at the | Rocky mountains in the distance. In his pocket were a few hrndred dol- lars; In the bank in Indianapolis a few thousand, representing the final proceeds of the sale of everything that had comnected him with a rather dreary past. Out before him— Three weeks had created a meta- morphosis in what had been a plod- ding, matter-of-fact man with dreams which’ did not extend beyond his led- gers and his gloomy home—but now a man leaning his head against the win- dow of a rushing train, staring ahead toward the Rockies and the rainbow they held for him. Back to the place where his father had gone with dreams aglow was the son traveling now—bnck into the rumpled moun- tains where the blue haze hung low and protecting as though over myste- ries and treasures which awaited one man and one alone. It thrilled Fair- child, it ‘caused his heart to tug and pull—nor could be tell exactly why. The hills came closer. Still closer; ‘then, when it seemed that the train must plunge straight into them, they drew away again, as though through some optical illusion, and’ brooded in the background, as the long, trans- continental train began to bang over the frogs.and switches as it made its entrance into Denver. Falrchild went through the long chute and to a ticket “window:. “When can I get a train for Ohadi?” The ticket seller smiled. “You can't get one.” “But the map shows that a railroad runs there—" “Ran there, you mean,” chaffed the clerk. “The best you can do, is to get to Forks Creek and walk the rest of the -way. That’s a narrow-gauge line, and Clear creek’s been on a ram- page. It took out about two hundred feet .of trestle, and there won't be a train into Ohadi for a week. Stranger out here?” “Very much of one.” $ “In a hurry to get to Ohadi?" “Yos" “Then you can go uptown and hire a taxi—they've got big cars for moun- tain work and there are good ronds all the way, It'Il cost fifteen or twenty dollars. Or—" Fairchild smiled. “Give me the other system If you've got one. I'm not ter- ribly long on cash—for taxis.” “Certainly. No use spending that money if you've got a little pep, and it isn't a matter of life or death. Gp up to the Central loop—anybody can direct you—and catch a street car for Golden. That eats up fifteen miles and leaves just twenty-three miles more. Then ask somebody to point out ‘the road over Mount Lookout. Machines go along there every few minutes—no trouble at all to catch a ride. You'll be in Ohadi in no time.” Fairchild obeyed the instructions, and in the baggage room rechecked his trunk to follow him, lightening his traveling bag at the same time until it carried only necessitles. A lunch- eon, then the street car. Three quar- ters of an hour later, he began the five-mile trudge up the broad, smooth, carefully groomed automobile high- way' which masters Mount Lookout. A rumbling sound behind him, then he stepped to one side, a grimy truck driver leaned out to shout as he passed : “Want a 1ift? Hop on! stop-=t00 much grade.” + A ranning leap, and Fairchild seat- ed himself on the tailboard of the truck, swinging his legs and looking out. over the fading plains as the truck roared and clattered upward along the twisting mountain road. Upward, still upward! The town below became merely a checkerboard thing, the lake a dot of gleaming sil- ver, the stream a scintillating ribbon stretching off into the foothills. A turn, and they skirted a tremendous valiey, its slopes falling away in sheer descents from the rondway. A dark- ened, moist stretch of road, fringed by pines, then a jogging journey over roll- ing table-land. At last came a volce from the driver’s seat. “Turn off up here at Genesee moun- tain. Which way do you go?” . MTrying to_get to Ohadl.” Fairchild Can't JUSTRATIONS ILLRB.Van Nice shouted Tt above the roar of the gine. The driver waved a hand for- ward. “Keep to the main road. Drop off when I make the turn.” “Thanks for the lift.” “Aw, forget it.” The truck wheeled from the main road and chugged away, leaving Fair- child afoot, making as much progress as possible toward his goal until good fortune should bring a swifter means of locomotion. Suddenly he wheeled. Rehind him sounded the swift droning of a motor, cut-out open, as it rushed forward along the road—and the noise told a $tory of speed. Far at the brow of a steep hill it appeared, seeming to hang in space for an instant before leaping down- ding dangerously at a small curve, it made the descent, bumped over a bridge, was lost for a second In the pines. then sped toward him, a bie tourlng car, with a small, resolute figure clinging to the wheel. Then, with a report like a revolver shot, the machine suddenly slewed in drunken fashion far to one side of the road, hung dangerously over the steep clift an instant, righted itself, swayed for- ward and stopped, barely twenty-five yards away. Staring, Robert Fair- child saw that a small, trim figure had leaped forth and was waving excited- 1y to him, and he ran forward, His first glance had proclaimed it a boy; the second had told a different story. . A girl—dresse® in far different fashion from. Robert Fairchild's lim- ited specifications of feminine garb— she caused him to gasp in surprise, then to stop and stare. Again she waved a hand and stamped a foot ex- citedly; a vehement little thing in a snug whipcord riding habit and a checkered cap pulled tight over close- ly braided hair, she awaited him with all the impatience of impetuous wom- anhood. . “For goodness’ sake, come here!” she called, as he still stood gaping. “I'll give you five dollars. Hurry!” ' Fairchild managed to volce the fact that he would be willing to help with- out remuneration, as he hurried for- ward. She dived for the tonneau, Jerking’ with all her strength at the heavy seat cushion, as he stepped to the running board beside her. “Can’'t get this dinged thing up!” she panted, “Always sticks when you're in a hurry. That's it! Jerk It. Thanks! Here!” She reached for- ward and a small, sun-tanned hand srasped a greasy jack, “Slide under the back axle and put this jack in place, will you? And rush it! I've got to change a tire in nothing flat! Hurry !” Fairchild, almost before he knew It, found himself under the rear of the car, fussing with a refractory lifting Jack and trying to keep his eyes from the view of trimly clad, brown-shod little feet, as they pattered about at the side of the car, hurried to the run- ning board, then stopped as wrenches and a hammer clattered to the ground. Then one shoe was raised, to press tight against a wheel; metal touched metal, a feminine gasp sound- ed as strength was exerted In vain, then eddying dust as the foot stamped, accompanied by an exasperated ejacu- lation, “Ding these old lugs! They're rust- ed! Got that jack in place yet?” “Yes! I'm raising the car now.” “Oh, please hurry.” There was pleading in the tone now. “Please!” The car creaked upward. Out came Fairchild, brushing the dust from his clothes, But already the girl was pressing the lug wrench into his hands. “Don’t mind that dirt” came her exclamation. “I'll—I'll give you some extra money to get your suit cleaned. Loosen those lugs, while I get the spare tire off the back. And for good- ness' sake, please hurry!" Astonishment had . taken away speech for Fairchild. He could only wonder—and obey, while behind him a girl in whipcord riding habit and close-pulled cap fidgeted first on one tan-clad foot, then on the other, anx- iously watching the road behind her and calling constantly for speed. At last the job was finished, the girl fastening the useless shoe behind the machine while Fairchild tightened the last of the lugs, Then as he straight. ened, a small figure shot to his side, took the wrench from his hand and sent it, with the other tools, clatter- Ing into the tonneau. A tiny hand went into a pocket, something that crinkled was shoved into the man's grasp, and while he stood there gasp- ing, she leaped to the driver's seat, slammed the door, spun the starter antil it whined, and with open cut- sut roaring again, was off and away, tocking down the mountain side, around a curve and out of sight— while Fairchild merely stood there, ;tnrlng wonderingly at a ten-dollar L1} Staring Wonderingly at a Ten-Dollar Bill A noise from the rear, growing louder, and the amazed man turned to see a second machine, filled’ with men, careening toward him. Fifty feet away the brakes creaked, and the big automobile came to a skidding, dust-throwing stop. A sun-browned man in a Stetson hat, metal badge gleaming from beneath - his coat, leaned forth, “Which way did he go?” “He?" . Robert Fairchild. stared. “Yeh, Didn't a man just pass here in an automobile? Where'd he go— straight on the main road or off on the circuit trail?” Continued in next issue A EME “THE GIRL IN THE TAXI” . AT REX THEATER TUESDAY What promises to be one of the best farce .comedies yet produced will be shown at the Rex theater Tuesday and Wednesday is the lat- est Mr. and Mrs. Carted DeHaven production, .“The. Girl in the Taxi” a First National attraction, which follows in the wake 'of the stars’ previous farce comedy, “Twin Beds” The story is an adaptation of the famous musical comedy stagc suc- cess by .Stanislaus Strange and -is directed by Lloyd Ingraham., According: to advance reports the screen version of “The .Girl in_ the Taxi” is one continuous round of laughter. In its many mirth pro- voking situations ‘it is.said to reveal a vertiable deluge of wholesome humor far more provocative of laughter than its stage presentation. In the supporting cast are King Baggot, Grace Cunard, Otis Harlan Tom McGuire,. Margaret Campbell, Lincoln Plummer, Freya Sterling and John Gough. . “FOR BIG STAKES” AT THE REX THEATER TONIGHT Whenever the youngsters of this town hear that Tom Mix is to appear in a new screen production, there seems to be the same stir in the air that is felt around Christmas and near circus time. This, on the face of it, proves thes popularity of the Fox star. So when sonny is unusu- ally polite and exceptionally oblig- ing, if it isn’t Christmas or circus time, it must be a new Tom Mix-pic- ture. " This star of the screen will develdp the youngster’s best manners. For that reason, when he asks you for the money to- go to the Rex Theater, you may know he wants to see Mix do the daring stunts that endear his acting to the adventurous mind. And if you see your grown-up friends waiting for the picture to flash upon the screen, you will know thot Tom’s many exploits hold lively interest for the mature mind as well. Don’t be surprised, too, if you are attending a matinee, to discover that the ladies find strons interest in the romance that ic a part of the coming photoplay, a William Fox production, entitled “For Big' Stakes,” which ends its two days’ run tonight No matter what the age of the per- son, or the sex—this Tom Mix pic- ture is likely to be found entertain- ing far beyond the average run of screen features. “ROUGES AND ROMANCE” AT ELKO THEATER TONIGHT Romance lives somewhere over the rim of the world. There every heart yearns :to .go—to seek and find. Dreamy, langurous, sunny Spain is|¢ the land, of Moor and Spaniard; of passionate love and sudden hate; of rogues and -romance. {'Sylvia Lee, an American heiress had everything her heart could de- sire. She had even had romance, but when.she accompanied her father to Spain and a picturesque, dark- eyed senor strummed a guitar neath her balcony and sang love songs .in a plaintive key, she thought she had found the quietness of romance. The .romance of Sylvia and her rogue will be related on the screen at the Elko theater. last showing .to- day when the big Pathe .special fea- ture “Rogues and Romance” will be shown for the first time in tkis city. George .B. Seitz, who has won fame as a producer, direcior and star of feature serials, nofj only directed and wrote “liogues and Romances” but co-stars .therein ~ with June Caprice. A maker of thrills, he has T — here produced a feature with the qualities of .roimance, suspense mystery, intrigue and thrills that have characterized his serials. “THE GREEN TEMPTATION” AT THE GRAND TONIGHT Betty Compson’s beauty is dis- played in.a greater variety of cos- tumes in her most recent Paramount picture, “The Green Temptation” showing for the last time tonight at the Grand theater than in any picture she has ever done. As “Genelle”, the Apache, she is vivacious and daring. Her ‘“Columbine” in the panto- mine dance with Theodore Kosloff is piquant and dainty. As the 'Amozon Warrior, in an- other striking’dance, she is bold and fierce. In the costume of a Red Cross nurse she is quiet and sympathetic. As Paris’ most noted actress, she is haughty and proud. At a mask ball given by one of Long Island’s social leaders, she is the statuesque Grecian maiden. The dancing costumes are gorge- ous and display Miss Compson’s beauty and talent as a dancer to a marked degree. *“The Green Temptation” was adapted from the story, “The Noose” by Constance Lindsay Skinner. Theo- dore Kosloff, Mahlon Hamilton, Mary Thurman and others are in the cast. An added attraction is the appear- ance of Miss Annie Abbott, “The Little Georgia Magnet,” performing feats for which she is world famous. “MOTHER ETERNAL” AT THE ELKO THEATER TOMORROW Believeing that every form of en- tertainment must contain something for the mind to grasp and carry home for further consideration and that belief being the foundation upon which he built his international Cigarette I’s toasted. 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Tanlac, to my mind; is the best thing ever sold for stomach trouble, and run-down condition.” Tnnllhc is sold by all good drug- gists,—Adv. { 1J. Williams. ' want to say right now Il the screen another realistic drama, “Mother Eternal,” 'which is' to be shown at the Elko theater tomorrow and Wednesday. For some reason .or other every member of an audience after see- ing “Mother Eternal” = will carry away the sensation of having wit- nessed .actually scenes from life, for besides entertaining, “Mother Eter- nal” is possessed of the faculty of inducing one to think of ‘what one might have .done under, the same circumstances ,as faces the ‘mother in this dramatic film. play. The cast supporting Miss Martin is all-star and includes such famous names as Thurston Hall, Earl Met- calfe, Jack. Sherjl], Vivienne Os- borne, J. W. Johnston and baby Ruth Sullivan, ADDED ATTRACTION AT THE GRAND THEATER TONIGHT Miss Annie Abbott, world-famed as the “Little Georgia Magnet,” appears in person at the .Grand theater tonight as an added attrac- tion in conjunction with the feature photoplay, “The Green .Temptation” starring Betty Compson. i Miss Abbott has demonstrated her wonderful ability to perform feats that seemingly defy gravitation and other natural laws, before leading scientists throughout the world. None can explain the apparently new force in nature she possesses. Thomas A. Edison declared her “A Veritable Human Dynamo.” , Her performance is at .once won- derful, novel, humorous and inter- esting. Miss Abbott will also ap- pear at the Grand theater .tomorrow matinee and evening, with a change in picture program presenting’ Eu- gene O'Brien in “Canning .of the Northwest.” Grand Ball Labor Day The Bartenders’ . International League ‘is planning for a grand ball to be given the evening of labor day. The ball will probably be held in the city hall, but definite. an- nouncements will ‘be made out lat- er. T - *® Under New Management Dreamland management has been ‘changed ‘from Mathéw Marxen to J. .The danc¢ing hall ‘is now being - optrated -by - Happy An- derson,” Alden Remfrey:and J.-J. Williams. A’ large ‘crowd enjoyed the dancing .last night. y . LR Jester Made Manager Al Jester,” formerly manager of the Rex hotel in Bemidji has been elected general manager of the Be- midji Brewing pompany with the office of secretary. Mr. Jester will sueceed to the duties performed by Fred Eberlein prior .to his . death last spring. . - Hauling In Gravel Street Commissioner Carter 'has his gang busy on the fill back of the site of the new ureat Northern depot. It has been decided to place the depot at the foot of Minnesota avenue so that it will be unneces- sary to straighten the .curve in the street The Great Northern is haul- ing in the gravel to be used in the building of an approach and the city is working it.ove.r. Immense Potato Crop According to reports received by Immigration Commissioner Maxwell one of the largest potato crops in the history of Minnesota is in pros- pect. His reports come .from men in the field and in only one county are the prospects discouraging. The average increase in .yield is said to be close to twenty per cent. EXTENSIVE COURSES BEING GIVEN BY “AGGIE” SCHOOLS “Washington, July 10 (United Press) .—Agricultural ! colleges in forty-five states are giving courses in agricultural economics and allied subjects this year. In a number of states the courses include studies in marketing cooperation, farm man- A song is sung; a speech is made; and the face of a loved one fades from the mind; BUT A PICTURE! —that lives forever! HAKKERUP @ The Photographer in Your Town. The United States Department = of Agriculture is ‘watching the = work with great interest. THIS TIME LAST YEAR Jock Hutchinson, American , golf star, returned from England. with the British open trophy. Jim Vaughn disappeared after the Giants had knocked him. from the box and the Cubs couldn’t locate him. i ) The Giants ' traded Monroe and Winters to the Phils for Pitcher Causey. . The Reds gav Seattle $10,000 and - Brenton and See for. Pitcher Geary. ? Burleigh Grimes, Brooklyn, knock- ed off the Pirates and won his eighth straight game. Judge, Washington first sacker, hit two homers against the Brawns. THE PIONEER WANT ADS BRING RESULTS all'l-me. Ivan Abramson has given to.agement, and comimercial geography.| SUMMIT FARMERS’ CLUB ENJOYS PICNIC SUNDAY Members of the Summit Farmers’ club enjoyed a picnic at the Summit . ,|school grounds Sunday, Ahout 250 persons were in attendance despite the threatening ‘weather. This club is one of the oldest and most pro- gressive in Beltrami county and en- joys an active membership. The Blackduck band furnished a musical program. Lunch ‘was served from 2 to,3. o’cock, A..E. Witting ‘president of: the (Beltrami County Farm Bureau -association, gave a lvery interesting: talk. Miss Clover Sabin; joint county-home:demonstra- tion agent, ‘outlined her work. Ed- son Washburn, assistant county ‘agent, gave a short talk on market- ing. Emil Wahnschaffe is president | of this live club. COUNTY BOARD HOLDING SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING The board of county commision- ers is meeting here todayin semi- annual session to attend to a num- ber of important business matters. The board will probably be in ses- F"{EX Tuesday & Wed. i CARTER DE HAVEN PRESENTS ‘Mr. & Mrs. sion for several days. Carter DeHaven “The Girl In The Taxi” A FARCE COMEDY STAGE SUCCESS From 'the play. by Stanislaus Strange Directed by Lloyd Ingraham He hid in a taxi to avoid meeting his father. A beau- tiful young girl éntered and he was whisked away. He had pawried his father’s best clothes. His father insisted on calling him a “mollycoddle.” Father caught:in a jam with another woman, had to convince friend-wifie of his innocence. A policeman;.upon being called to quell a disturb- ance, found his wife a member of the riotous party. These are only a few of the countless funny situa- tions in DeHaven’s latest and bgst farce comedy. Br.ing‘ Your Shock Absorbers! "You'll need ’em on this mile-a-minuté joy-\'ide,’ A FIRST NATIONAL ATTRACTION A Special Feature Comedy— ForB News Picture Mat. 2:30, 10c-25¢ AT REX TODAY ig Stake A mystery romance of the range A Wm. Fox Sunshine Comedy “LAUGHING GAS” COMING—NORMA TALMADGE, in—“SMILING THROUGH?” COMING “THE ROSARY” “The Battle of Jutland” —COMING THURSDAY— “THE HIDDEN WOMAN” Allan Dawn Production William Fox presents { Rex Orchestra Eve. 7:10-9, 10c-30c