Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 17, 1922, Page 2

SYNOPSIS - I.—During the height of the s carnival season Jachin Fell, wealthy' though somewhat myltefloul cit- fxen, . _Ansley, are ssing & -alu of robberies by an lmllvmual known g the Midnignt Masquer, who, invariably At as an aviator, has long defled the ce. " Joseph Maillird, wealthy banker, fl hu uu that night, at which the threatened to appear and (uuu Fell and Ansley, on their a.ihe affair, meet a girl dressed as um ne, seemingly known to Fen, but “who accompanies them to the " "GHAPTER IL-Lucie Ledanols, recent- ~tig ward of her uncle, Jolopll Mail- gd._ -1 the Columbine. (Continued from lass imsue) " Remembering, the girl caught at her ‘cotsage. Cries of delight were arising on all sides as the favors were re- yealed—most handsome favors, even fgr-Mardi Gras! From the heart of the ‘régebuds in her hand Lucie re- woved a brooch of old filigree work pet ‘with a group of pearis. She glanced about for Jachin Fell, but he bad vanished with Maillard. A volce ‘zose 3t her elbow: “Mgdemoiselle, you are not less lucky than beautiful! Pearls to the peerl 1 She turned to see the Franciscan— 0 -longer masked, but now gazing at l}er ‘from a frank, laughing counte- sance, still partially veiled by the ‘brown cowl that was drawn up close sbout his head. ~“Henry Gramont!” she exclaimed. "_Qh.nl half suspected .that it was you “But you were not sure?” he chuckled. “You're not offended with we, Lucie?” ”“I should be.” She tossed her head. “You were Impertinent, M. le prince!” He made a distasteful gesture. “None of that, Lucie! You know I don't like it—" **“Oh, 1a, l1a!” she mocked him. *“M. le prince is seeing America, n'est ce vas? He has come to America to find & rich wife, is it not?” Gramont’s face lost its smile, and suddenly became almost harsh. “I shall call upon you at: four to- worrow, Lucie,” he said, abruptly, and turned. Nor did he pause to get her reply. An instant afterward Lucle was surrounded by a merry group of friends, and she saw no mpre of Hen- ty Gramont. About five minutes later those in the ballroom distinctly heard, through the open windows, the heavy pulsations of an alrplane motor. 4 CHAPTER 111, The Bandit. Joseph Maillard’s library was on the grotind floor of the how: it was a sedate and stately rooms, and was in- variably shut off to itself. Not even tonight, of all nights, was it thrown open with the remainder of the house. Here Maillard summoned half a dozen of his particular ctwnies and friends, after the stroke of midnight had assured him that there was no danger to be expected from the ban- dit. His son yvas not among the num- ber. The half dozen were nearly all elderly men, and, with the exception of Jachin Fell, all were men.af promi- uent affairs. Aboiit the table grouped Maillard end-his guests. Maillard, standing be- m 2 small wall safe that floinked the n hearth, lifted his silveir goblet, asteant with beads. The moment for ‘which, he had been waiting \ras here; he lhunched his little thunder:bolt with @0, air of satisfled importance. “My friends, I have a confession to make!” he announced. “Today I re- cefved a note from the Midiaight Mas- quer stating that he would !be with us this. evening, presumably at' the hour of ‘midnight, his usual time.” Tlhiese words brought an instant si- lcice..© The half-dozen men were tense, watchful, astonished, But Mail- lard swung up his silvexy cup and laughed . gaily. . “k took full precautions, gentlemen. The hour of danger is past, and the uotorious bandit has not arrived—or, it hé’has arrived, he is, now in the bands of the law. So mp with your cups,“my friends—a lifefong health to Mardl Gras, and damnation to prohibi- tion and the Midnight Masquer!” From everyone broke a swift assent to the toast, & murmurr of relieved ten- sion. . The silver goblets were lifted, touched in a musical clinking of edges, and’ the aromatic ‘breath of juleps filled the library as the drinkers, In true southern fashion, buried noses in.the fragrant mint. Then, as the eapg-were lowered, from the recess of the ‘curtatned windows at one end of the room came a-quiet voice: Copyright by Doubleday, Page and Compang —_— ot a time IMft set M the nofe.” With a simultaneous gasp everyone turned. Maillard staggered; his face went livid. Every eye was fastened upon that amazing figure now advanc- ing from the shadows of the recess. It was the figure of an aviator, clad {n leather from top to toe, the goggles and helmet shield completely masking his head and features from :recogni- .tion. In his hand he held an auto- watic pistol, which covered the group of men before him with its threaten- ing mouth. Not a sound, if you please,” he warned, his voice thin and nasal—ob- viously disguised. “I trust that none of you gentlemen is. armed, because I em very quick on the trigger. A very pleasant surprise, Maillard? You'd given me up, eh?” For an instant no one spoke. Then Maillard moved shghtly, moved his band toward a button set in the wall uear the safe. The voice of the ban- dit leaped out at him like thin steel: “Quiet, you fool! If you touch that button—" Maillard stiffened, and gripped the table edge with his shaking hand. The bandit bowed: slightly, and ad- dressed tlie gathering in a tone of dry raillery: | “The vights of property are to me tar more sacred than human life; there 1 agree with the law. So, gen- tlemen kindly empty your pockets on the table.” His voice became crisp. “The jeyseled scarfpins which you re- ceived as favors this evening may be added to the colection; otherwise, I shall not touch your private posses- sions. No watches, thank you. Mail- , lard, kindly begin! I believe that you carry 'a wallet? If you please.” The banker could not but obey. His hands trembling with fear .and, rage, he took from his pocket a wallet, and emptied a sheaf of bills upon the table. One after another, the other wen followed his example. When it came Mis turn, Jachin Fell drew a e single bill from his pocket, and lald it down. “You put some faith in that warn- ing, Mr. Fell?” 'The bandit laughed. “Do you think thnr you will know me again?” “I hardly believe so, sir,” answered Fell in his apologetic fashion. “Your disguise is really ex'cellent.” “Thank you.” 4'he bandit'’s volce beld a thin mockery. “Coming from ‘you, sir, that complfiment is most wel- come.” “What the devil does ‘the fellow mean?’ exploded Juilge Forester. “Then you are mot aware' that- Mr. Fell is a man of large affairs?” The bandit's white teeth flashed In a smile. “He is a modest man, this at- torney! And a dangerous man also, I assure you. But come, Mr. Fell, I'll not betray you.* Jachin Fell obviously did not appre- ciate the pleasa ntry. His shy and wonr dering features assumed a set and hardened look. | “Whoever yon are,” he responded, a subtle click of anger in his tone, “you shall be ‘punished for this!” “For what, 'Mr. Fell? For knowing too much of j your private affairs?” The bandit lagighed. “Fear not—I am only an amaif:ur at this game, for- tunately! So ido‘your worst, and my blessing upon jyou?! ‘Now, gentlemen, kindly wlthdral.v a few paces. All but you, Maillard;| I'm not. through with you yet.” The automnm pistol gestured; un- der its menace , everyone obeyed the command, for tfe calm assurance of the bandit made it seem extremely likely that he wwould use the weapon without compunc tion. The men with- drew toward the far end of the room, where a word frc m the aviator halted them. Maillard remained standing where he was. The Masquer : sdvanced to the table and gathered th e heap of money and scarfpins into t hie leathern pocket of bis coat. Durin gz the process his gaze did not waver f{rom the group of men, nor did the thiseat of his .weapon lift trom the bankar before him. “Now, Maillas d;” he quietly ordered, “you will have the kindness to turn around and opet: the wall safe behind | you. And don’t § yuch the button.” Maillard ed. “That safe! °Why—why—d—n you, Tl do nothing ot the sort!” “If you don’t," -vas the cool threat, “I'll shoot ycu through the abdomen. A man fears a bullet there worse than ' death. It 'may not; really;, T ca you financiler-!” Scorn leaped fmto the quiet voice, 6corn_th:it lnshed and bit deep. el Cohinnued in' next issue ill you, and it may I very little. You— “l thapk you, gentlemen! But I m md you. Malllard, that there SUBSCHIBE FOR ‘.THE PIONEER | “SOUTH OF SUVA” AT THE GRAND THEATER TOMORROW Women who see Mary Miles Min- ter in “South of Suva,” which opens tomorrow, Friday for a two day run at the Grand theater, will be inter- ested especially in the star’s cos- tumes. For it is said to be her first mo- tion picture production to-show'the authentic new long skirts upon which thé" Parisian style dictators have 'set their ‘seal, “fSouth of Suva” is the first star- ring picture of Mary Miles' Minter since the star’s return from . her European jtour and naturz)iy ithe clothes she uses therein are represen- tative of the latest word from the Rue de la Paix. — “THE GOLDEN GALLOWS” AT GRAND THEATER TONIGHT What women would take a for- tune from a deceased admirer if she knew beforehand that the world would smile and whisper and her friends would pass her by? That was the experience of the heroine of the Victoria Galland story, “The Golden Gallows,” ‘which Universal has made into a dramatic vehicle for Miss Du Pont. It is“6n the screen at the Grand theater Thursday only. ——— “THE MASQUERADER"” AT B REX THEATER SUNDAY “The Masquerader,” the cinema version of the book and play will come to the Rex theater Sunday to give patrons of the Rex their own opportunity to (!eclde whether or not such a close resemblance can be accepted as a human possibility. John Chilcote and John Loder are the names of the two characters whose resemblance to each other predicates the complications irfto which the plot develops. ‘One is a scion of an aristrocratic family, a member of the legislature, a leader gone astray. The other is possessed of latent talents that have been con- sistently suppressed by lack of op- portunity. Richard Walton Tully, who pio- neered the stage version through many successful years, is respum)ble for the picture.. To aid him in his work he has brought to the starring role Guy Bates Post, who created the leading dual role and plays both parts in the picture, “FRISCO FROLICS” HERE FOR RETURN SHOWING THIS WEEK The “Friseo Frolics” the show which played here recently at the Rex theater has been reengaged for a return date by Manager Brinkman and will be seen here for four days on an entire change of program with new songs, new ‘jokes” gnd cos- {tumes. “MY DAD” AT THE ELKO TONIGHT AND TOMMORROW Johnnie Walker. of “Over the Hill” fame comes again to the Elko theater Thursday and Friday in -a tensely dramatic story of the snow country called “My Dad”. “My Dad” “|is based upon the nobility of sacri fice, The son, played by Mr. Walker risks his life, undergoes the tortures |- of numbing cpld; the dangers of frozen trails to procure the evidence that proves his father’s jinnocent. ~Built up to a smashing climax in which' is depicted one of the most thrilling hand to hand conflicts ever flung upon the screen. If we were to make a choice between this fight scene and the fight scene in “Tol- able David”, we woulld hesitate long before making our selection. Per- sonally we think the fight in “My Dad” is more thrilling and that it is done with a trifle more realism, thanks to the skillful acting of John- nie Walker, who is at home in this type of Tole. Still another striking feature of this production is the snow capped grandeur of the mountains amid which the action takes place. The vastness of the snow lands, the utter desolation of winter, the loneliness of the trails, frozen tight from the numbing cold, all combine to make a plcture of rare pictoral effective- ness. It is a production well worth ibrook shipped a carload of cattle and begmnmg Wednesday. They will put |2 PINEWOOD Caroline Satel of Minneapolis re- turned home Monday after visiting with the K. K. Melland family for some time. The Ladies’ Aid gave a shower at Mrs. C. Clauson’s home Saturday evening for her new baby boy. The T. B. Millar family visited Mr. Millar’s parents at Shevlin Saturday evenmg Ben Bredeson, A. L. Gordon and callers here Saturday.. Nelson and Anderson of Clear— one of sheep to St. Paul Saturday. The following Debs residents livered cattle and sheep here Frig s Carl and Isreal Thulin, John Enck— son, Sever Peterson, Fritz and Clgr- ence Johnson, A. Anderson and Mar— tin Annanson. Albert Eaton and son Clayton of Debs left for Grand Forks to harvest and thresh Monday. The Clauson and Millar families spent Sunday north of Blackduck. They had quite an exciting trip, as the Millar auto skidded and tipped over on a sharp curve 4 miles south of Blackduck. No one was seriously hurt and but little damage was done to the flivver, outside of a broken windshield and two broken wheels, which were soon replaced and the trip was finished. Mr. Millar wish- es to thank'the Blackduck garage and |* Mr. Standley for their quick and kind assistance, and also the gentle- man who assisted in getting.the folks out of the car and clearing the; road. Mrs. Halver Annanson of Debs left Monday for Montana, ‘where she will be gone several weeks on a visit to several of her daughters who hve there. Peter Welter and sohs Mathias and Peter Jr., and Oscar Thompson of Maple Ridge were in with stock F' day. R son Hans, of Shevlin, were busipess hngrM:: dsm'é %fiief "‘:Jelr: "Sex;_ pxckmg ac ‘Island ‘Lake Sunday. sosw 5 STARRING THE MOST FAMOUS SON. IN THE WORLD plot— His sweet-heart hounded by an arch- fiend who sought her for himself— His own courage tested by raging trails— frozen blizzards and What met his astounded gaze when he, peered into the lonely cabin in heart of the ice-bound wilder- ness? See it all in this amazingly dramatic story. of the snow-swept North— %, . Cyclonic action—big heart interest —big.thrilli—big romance. A CLIFF SMITH PRODUCTION Distributed by fihl{ Ba?hn‘ Offices of America TODAY The ELKO Mat. 2;30 10 & 280 Eve.7;30& 9 seeing. . MAPLE RIDGE Merick St. Peter left for Solway Sunday afternoon. Cyril Beliveau and daughters Sar- ah and Irene motored to Puposky ‘Wednesday. Miss Marie Geo. Elliott’s. Nick Cloos left for North Dakota Tuesday. Mrs. Merrick St. Peter, ‘Mrs. Beli- veau an¢ daughter Sa isited at Joe St. Peter’s Wednesi Mrs. McClelian went ,.tp,Femidji Friday on business. Mrg, Catl Kluck went to. ,P\lpcslw Tuesday. &, Will& R and 4 ‘and Mrs. Carl- son and daughters Myrtle and Cleo motored to Bemidji Sunday evening to take in the movies. Mrs. Ashby went to Puposky Wed- nesday. Mr. and Mrs. Maag motdred to Otto Ashby’s Wednesday evening. Otto Ashby bought two cows from Mr. Lavall. Mrs. Bill Tisdell Las been on the sick list the last few days. We are Cloas is working at hoping she will get better soon. Mr. Pingle and son Willie motor- ed to Puposky Thursday. - BREAKFAST E SN EVERYBODY WITH A HEART ' THAT LOVES SHOULD SEE THE MOST = . STIRRING TRIBUTE EVER PAID TO i YOUTH AND FATHERHOOD IN THE _ CYCLONIC EMOTIONAL DRAMA His father enmeshod in a monstrous olden Gift Coffee is packed in an mexpenswe, Put i€ina flfl jar which will’ W ] its quaity an(r freshness and’} y&‘ b the costzof an éxpensive coffeic Stari to save m’"" 4 oLDEN GIFT CorrFeE Fruit Jar and Save Money - STARTING Wed Aug. 1 6 THE SHOW WITH A REPUTATldN Entire Change of Program NEW SONGS, NEW COSTUMES, NEW SCENERY « A-REAL TREAT Especially fo rthe Laugh-Seekers 1000 LAUGHS A MINUTE! LET’S GO'! SPECIAL FEATURE PICTURE Rex Orchestra MAT. 2:30—10c & 25c EVE, 7:10-9—25¢ & 50c (Plus War Tax) COMING SUNDAY—GUY BATES POST . 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