Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, September 5, 1922, Page 2

e e s s el s | R J R S TS SYNOPSIS - R I—During the helght of the New Orleans carnival season Jachin Fel wealthy though somewhat mysterious cit- | izen, and Dr. Ansley, are discussing a seriés of robberies by an Individual known as the Midnight Masquer, Who, invariably sttired as an aviator, has long defied the police. Joseph Maillard, wealthy banker, is giving a ball that night, at Which the Masquer has threatened o appear and rob the guests. Fell and Ansley, on their way to the affair, meet a girl dressed as Columbine, seemingly known to. Fell, but gza:nd. who accompanies them to CHAPTER Il.—Lucle Ledanols, recent- 1y the ward of her uncle, Joseph Mail- lard, is the Columbine. CHAPTER IIl—In his library Joseph Maillard and a group of friends are held up and robbed by the Midnight Masquer. CHAPTER IV.—Lucle Ledanots, the last of an old fgmily, is in straitened circum- stances. J$seph’ Maillard’s handling of her funds has been unfortunate. Fell is an.old friend of her parents and deeply interested In the girl. Henry Gramont, really the prince de Gramont, son of a French father and an American mother, but who spurns the title of prince, 13 enamored of Lucle and belleves himself & not unfavored suitor. R V.—Gramont's chauffeur, ‘Hammond, sergeant in the American army in France, and there known to Gramont, lives with him. He was the original Midnight Masquer, and Gramont, for a particular purpose, after discover- ing Hammond's activities, assumes the role. Where Hammond had _been a rob- ber for . financlal 'gain, Gramont, of course, is not. He arranges to return the “loot” to those whom he has rubbed. The jewels and money. in individual pack ages. are got ready for delivery next day to their original owners. That night they are stolen from Gramont's auto. CHAPTER VI—Ben Cacherre, an fin- dividual of unsavory character, appears o be assoclated with Jachin Fell He has a peculiar interview with one Mem- phis Izzy Gumberts, notorlous Influential crook, in which there is significant refer- ence to a mysterious *“boss.” CHAPTER VIL—Lucie summens Gra- mont to her home and shows him the n';ckuxe! from his auto. He admits he the Midnight Masqber, but convinces Thar- thut- he had no thought of robbery. | He rofuses, however, to explain his pur- pose. . The packages mre returned to thetr owners. LJIAPTER VIIL—Tnat evening Fell, Gram< . and Dr. Ansley, at the Krewe of;Caiius ball, are accosted by an in- toxicated masked individual whom they ‘recognizé as Bob Malllard. He invites them to a convivial party In a private room. They refuse, and Gramont leaves the building. Joseph Malllard seeks his on, fearing public_scandnl as a result of Bob's condition. With Fell and Ansley they find the room where the revels are gglng on. Entering they discover an in- lvidual. af ttired as an aviator, in the act of robbing the intoxicated yonuths. [~ a struggle that ensues Mafllard is shot and killed. The “Masquer” escapes. CHAPTER IX.—Gramont, with Ham- mond, visits Terrebonne, a wild section of the country, to inspect Lucle Ledanols’ land, which he belleves contains oil. He finds Indlcatlons of apparently almost un- bellevable quantities of the stuff. Whila stoeping over a pool of water which clearly shows traces of ofl on its sur- face, Gramont hears his name spoken. CHAPTER X.—He cannot see the #peakers, but the conversation ends singu- larly abruptly. Gramont does not investi- gate Hammond finds o dead man in some woods and s charged by Ben Ca- cherry and two other men with murder. Gramont can do nothing. The men take Hammond to the town of Houma. Later Gramont finds a bloodstained knife where he had heard the voices. He then realizes that Cacherrs was one of the men talk- ing, and is the murderer. CHAPTER xL—Belxevlnf ‘himsel¢ alone, Gramost investigates bulls adjoining farm, which he kacws belongs to Memphis Izzy Gumberts. He finds evidence of automobile stealing on a stupendous scale and Ie=rns from a man who discovers him and whom he outwits, that the place is also the headquarters of the underground lottery game and that Jachin Fell Is the mysterious ‘‘boss.” CHAPTER XIL—Bacx In the city, Gra- mont learns of the killing of Joseph' Mail- Jard. He seeks further evidence agalinst Fell. Gramont, Fell, and Lucle Ledanols form a company to bore for oil on the Le- danols place. Fell tells Gramont he “plant- ed” the evidence of oil there and un- folds o_scheme to make a fortune for the girl. Gramont refuses to be a party to the ‘project. Fell threatens to prove him the murderer of Malllard, which he ssems able to do, and Gramont reluctantly agrees to foln him CHAPTER XIIL—Gramont realizes he must act quickly if he is to secure the members of the robber gang. Cacherre brings him a note from Fell, and he stuns and binds the messenger, finding in his pocket_evidence he believes of value. Leaving Cacherre bound, Gramont sets out for Terrebonne, knowing that Mems phis Izzy Gumberts is to be there that afternoon. tConunued from -last issue} " "Seconded and carried.. So approved ‘and ordered.” Mr. Fell rapped on the table. *“We will now have the report of our expert geologist in further de- tail than yet given.” Gramont told of finding the oil; he swie: not. carried away by. the gay mock-solem: _I(y of Jachin Fell, and he renddined gfave. ' He went on to relate ‘how he had secured the lease optlon upon the adjolning land, and suggest- ed that other such options be secured | at once upen other property In the neighborhood. He handed the option to Fell, who laid it with the other | documents. “And now I have a proposal of my I own to make,” said Jachin Fell. He appeared sobered, as though influ- enced’ by Gramont’s manner. “Al- though we've actually found oil on the place, there is no means of telling how. much we'll find when we drill, . or what, quality it will be. Is. that not,. correct, Mr. Gramont?” “Entirely so,” assented Gramont. “The chances are, of course, that we'll "find oil in both euality. and quantity, dings on the | HBedforddones . 8 IrwinMyers On the other hand, the sejpage may be all there is. Oil is a gamble from start to finish. Personally, however, I would gamble heavily ‘on this pros- | pect.” “Naturally,” sald’ Mr, Fell. “How- ever, I have been thlking over the ofl business with a nuinber of men active- 1y engaged in it in the Houma fleld. I think that T may salely say that I can dispose of the minetral rights to our company’s land, together with this lease option secured yesterday on the adjoining land, for a sum approximat- ing one hundred and fifty thousand dollars; reserving to -our company a sixteenth Interest in hny oil located on the property. Personally, I believe this can be done, and I am willing to undertake the negotiations if so em- powered by a vote of our stockhold- ers. Lucie, you do not mind if we smoke, I know? Let me offer you a cigar, Mr. Gramont.” & Gramont took dme offered him, and lighted it amid a startled silence, Fell's proposal came to him as a dis- tinct shock, and already he was view- ing it in the light of prompt suspicion. “Why,” exclaimed Lucle, wild-eyed, pended!” “In case It went through on that | basis,” added Jachin Fell, his eyes on ' you to vote with me against Lucle. Gramont, “I would vote that the entire | Unfortunately, i have only a third of sum go to Miss Ledaneis. Her land alone is involved. If she then wishes | into agreement, buf she is a difficult to invest with us in a new company | person to argue with. So I mean that to exploit- other fields, well and good. | yoy shall vote with me—and I'm going One moment, my dear! Do mnot pro- test this suggestion. The sixteenth interest reserved to our company woubl provide both Mr. Gramont and | wyour cards will have to be powerful me with a substantlal reward for our | perguaders!” slight activity in the matter. Don't forget that Interest, for it might amotnt to a large figure.” “Right,” assented Gramont. “I| v 4] " practically arranged the whole affair. would second your vote, Mr. Fell; I |y propose to sell the mineral rights in think the iden very just and Proper | tnat land, largely on the strength of that Miss Ledanols ‘should receive the | ho signed' statement you gave me a entire amount.” Lucle seemed a trifle bewildered. “But—but, Henry!” she’ exclaimed. | ;" i1 p bstantiated by other re- “What do you think of selling the | ot o the ol seemazer® - g _were inmy place?” been made,” said Fell. Her rejection of his proposal had no effect upon his shyly smooth manner. “Will you ex- cuse us cue moment, Lucie? If I may ‘speak with you in the outer office, Mr. Gramont, I would like to show you some confidential matters which might influence your decision in this regard.” chair. outer office, where Fell sent the ste- nographer to keep Lucie company. When the door had closed and they were alone, Fell took a chair and mo- tioned Gramont to another. A cold “that would be fifty thousand dollars | prysquerie was evident In his imun- to each of us, and not a cent'ex- | per | have been carefully leading up to this| 0 Gramont eyed the smoke from his cigar reflectively, quite conscious that | Mr. Fell was regarding him very | | steadlly. “I can’t ‘answer for you, Lucle,” hel said at last. “I would not presume | to advise.” l Mr. Fell looked slightly relieved. | Lucie, however, persisted. “What would you do, then, if you Gramont’ &l‘x;:gged his ishoulders. +2In”XARE: cAse,” be ‘sald, slowly, would gamble. We know oil is in that ground; 'we,know that it has been found In‘large quantities .at Houma or near there. - Fo.my: mind there is no doubt whatever“that under your land | lies a part. of the same ol field—and a | rich one. To sell fifteep-sixteenths of | that oil for a bundred and fifty thou- sand is to give it away. I would sooner take my chances on striking a twenty- thousand barrel gusher and baving the whole of it to myself. However, by all means disregard my words; that is not my affair.” Lucie glanced at Jachin Fell. “You think it is the best thing to do; know that you're both thinking of me— of getting that money for me. Just the same, Uncle Jachin, I—I won't be prudent! Tl gamble! Besides,” she added with smiling naivete, “I'm not a bit willing to give up having a real ofl company the very minute it is formed! So we'll outvote you, Uncle Jachin.” Desplte thelr tension, the two \nen smiled at her final words. “That motion of mine has not yet THE BEMADJI' DAILY PIONEER “You interest me strangely.” mont leaned back in his chalr. eyes of the two men met and held in cold challenge, cold hostility. “What's Henry does not,” mused the girl. “I!your motive, Fell?” “Ill telk you: it’s the interest of In the gaze of Fell Lucie Lec/anofs.” was a strange earnestness. pale rray_eves was pow a light of fierce Blackberries Lucie nodded and leaned back in her Gramont accompanied Fell to the “Gramont,” he said, briskiy, “I am olng to make that motion, and I want the voting power. I might argue Lucle to put my cards on the table before ou.” “Ah!” Gramont regarded him coolly. “They are,” returned Jachin Fell. “T| point—the polnt of selling. ' I have | few moments ago. That statement Is going to be given wide publicity, and orts on_the oll seepage.” This school has been under the same management for mcre than 39 years, and has become one of the greatest schools of business in the country. Its tunities for location is ideal; its courses thorough aad practical; * its teachers men and women of special training and experi. ence; expensos low ,and unusual oppor- ecuring posi- tions for its graduates, If interested, send for our free catalog. MANKATO COMMERGIAL COLLEGE . Mankato, Minn. It stays fresh and crispy in this moisture-proof container. i » oy ity ; SHfliPEthhe sameég‘!as roasted. A" " . perfected blend of carefully selected, high grown mountain coffees (the richest, most * - pleasing kind obtainable} roasted, steel cut and air-cleaned with exacting care. Full flavored, smooth, satisfying and refreshing— whethér you brew it in hard or soft water, it retains its uniformly delicious flavor and wonderful aroma. ‘ “Your coffee taste will tell you.” EN In one and three-pound containers ) At Your Grocers = % Distinctive Head Lamps Drum-type head light and parking lam, Sport Touring, 81675. Prices f. o. b. Flint. Ask about e nomtnte of ol U5G. M. 4. G. Purchass Plan, which provides for Deferred 1923 Buick models, both fours and sixes. Payments. ., TUESDAY ‘EVENING, SEPTEMBER . 5, 1922 sfncerity” whith startled and warned Gramont. - Fel continued with a trace ! of excitement in his tone. - F “Pve known that girl all her life, | Gramont, and T love her as a father. [ I loved her mother before her—in a ; different way. I can tell you that at ; this moment Lucle is poor. Her house is mortgaged. she does not know, in | fact, just how poor she really is. Of course, she will accept Ro money from me in gift. Bat for hpfi tg get a hun- dréq and fifty thousand In a husiness (M Popular 1/ |, deal will solve all hy r“p'rpbleq t Priced . . 71is her on her feet for ey, <y :,fl“ (Continued. in Next 1ssue) Running Water 100 MODERN' ROOMS Rates, $2.50 2nd Down! $1258$150 $2.008 $250 o _ 1 Fine Quality—Reasonabls Price Can Yours Now! Washington, the home of rolls. Prepare more than usual. appointed. General Offices, Minnenpolis, Minn. A Reliable Recipz for Blackberry Jam One .pound fruit (cut in food chopper) with melted in cool place, Four” That Sets a New Standard’ The 1923 Buick Four Touring—%885 . . . In beauty of appearance, dependability and economy of operation the Buick four-cylinder, five-passenger Touring has established an entirely new standard for " fqug-cylind:r cars, Its low hody with its clean, straight lines, accentuat by the high radiator and straight hood, give it a long, racy appearance that-is new to cars of its class. Massive crown fenders add to this distinction, as do the snug-fitting, shapely top and the handsome drum- type head and cowl lamps. And with this beauty has come a new riding comfort. ‘The seats are deep and low with full leg room in both compartments. The steering column has been changed in position to increase driving case and the gear shift lever has been raised.to meet the driver’s hand. A transmission lock, a windshield adjustable from the inside,and a transmission-driven speedometer likewise " _are among the many new refinements of this model. changes.also thave ;been made in motor, V& teristi¢ of Buick cars for. twenty-years., ... 1 ‘Bidie Ling Tor usmkg‘fim fotiHoén models: - Foate—8 Pass, Roaddlor, 8385; & Poss. Totivimy, 85 SV Passy, Coupe,” 81175; '8 Pads. Sedan, $1385;-6 Passi. Touring, 81325, Sizesr8. Pass. Roadster, $1175; 5 Pass. Touring, 81195; &5 Pass. Touring Sedan, 819355 5 Pass. Sedan, 81985; 4 Pass. Coupe, $1895; 7 Pass. Touring,81435;7 Pass.Sedan, $2195; Sport Roadster, $1625: MOTOR INN GARACE F. M. Goughnour, Prop. 1When better automobiles are built, Buick will build, T0 OPEN MUSIC STUDIO HERE A Prof, Chas. Pflock with over 20 years experience, having studied in the best comservatories, Lepsig and Frankfort, will teach VIOLIN—PIANO and ORCHESTRA Phone 562 or 508-W, or call at the Eiku Theater THOSE from Puyal]uf and Sumner, the best berries, are now ready. They are firm, juicy, meaty." Put up plenty of blackberry jam—while the sea- son is on—don’t delay. - It’s delicious at any time— for every meal. Try it on your breakfast toast or | Ever eat blackberry pie? It’s great—make one! Home-canned blackberries are as good as the fresh fruit for making pies. Fill up your Ball Mason jars. Get your blackberries this week or you may be dis~ Pacific N. W. Growers & Jobbers Ass’'n . x), % pound gramu- Iated sugar; place in preserving kettle, boil siowly to jel ] e le, ly consistency. Cool and fill in dry sterili: ot nd y ized glass jars. Cove is and body copstruction which contribute still further to the wonderful) performance, record charac~. AND 0. M. OLSON LICENSED EMBALMER AND FUNERAL DIREC- TOR it oot Day phone 178 Night phun_ea 332 or 358 -’ | McKee Furniture and Undertaking Company H. N. FMcKEE Licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director PHONE 222-W RESIDENCE PHONE 222.R 120 THIRD STREET L] Larson'& Larson SPECIALISTS EXAMINING EYES FITTING GLASSES Office, First Floor 213 Third St. Office Phone 131 Res. 310 Robert J. Russell 313 Fourth Street Phones 620-W—020-R JEWELER Factory Representative for Pianos and Phonographs Watches Diamonds Jewelry 308 BELTRAMI AVE. (BEMIDJI - FLORAL €D.] Artistis Designs PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO MAIL ORDERS BERNIE W. ALDRICH GARAGE First Class AUTO REPAIRING _‘_All ‘VVqu Guaranteed \408-4140 AMERICA AVE. v . o=Phone 187— .t +Night Phone 515-W ——y ’ I [ I HELLO! Through some error, the two firms below were lsft out of the July Telephone Directory. These names will appear in The Pioneer daily, and as nearly everybody who has a phone takes The Pioneer and all those who haven’t do also this means of giving the public the numbers will benefit. 841—Bergstrom Flour & Feed Co. 117 Minnesota Ave. 494—Bemidji Music Co. 116 Third St f i