Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 16, 1922, Page 8

PAGE EIGHT T (Continued from lass issue) ! “Oh, monsieur.” implored the old man, “plaase Le'p heem queek. He can no swim. An’ he die befo’ hees sins they was forgive. He'p the po’ wretch, monsieur. Queck, monsieur.” Virgil threw off his coat and his pis- tol-belt, and leaped into the water. A moment before, he would have shot the beast; now he would save him. ‘Tony avas not in sight. But soon he arose, swimming, and Drace saw a knife in his hand. In the water Tony was as much at home as a beaver! He dived, and Virgil knew now that 1t was his aim to dart beneath him and with the knife to rip him as a skillful swimmer rips a crocodile. But in the water the strong man, young Drace. was-at home, too, and turning about with a quick swirl, he waited. Tony cawe up; and now they came toward enrch other, llke rival otters—grapplerl and struggled, treading water, shoul- ders up. Virgil caught Tony's left wrist, wrenched his arm helpless, seized him by the throat, his left hand steel-gripped about the mur- derous right wrist, the knife hand. No mercy now! Fire and water, their game! Down, gasping, downl! i { “No Mercy Now!” hand still out; striving to stab. Slowly the hand opened; the knife dropped; | limp and|: - P OPIE READ ILLUSTRATED _ BY RH.LIVINGSTONE ! forgive me. . . . Tek the leetle gel, an’ I know you be kind to her. She love you. For you she would die. Monsieur, I beg you not to think so hard of me. No, my leetle gel, you must not ery.” “I qid not know you.” said Drace. “A cloth was about your features. Think not of it now. Listen to tie one who has come with a message of peace and forgiveness.” The priest devoted himself to his sacre¢ offices. The wind moaned soft- 1y in the cane. . . . The priest spoke presently to Virgil. “She must not stay here. Take her away, and T will see that everything shall be done.” . Nadine stood with Virgil's coat pulled close about her face. And into his heart she spoke: “The sun is low, Virgil. leave me now no more.” [THE END.) I But you BRIEFLY PUT Indifference is not good nature. Do your duty—and a little more. A stout calf maketh a full stocking. The essence of power lies in reserve. Beware of the truth that covers a le. There is many a true tale told in Jest. Every crook has his own peculiar bent. Strong reasons make strong ac- tions. . ‘Why is experience unable to teach fools? - Duty and happiness are linked to- gether. Idleness is the parent of want and : shame, Don’t be fanatical. It is a form of insanity, There is no religion higher than the truth, Mean men admire wealth, great men glory. Rebuke with soft words and hard _ The head beneath the surface, the |arguments. Keep your courage up and your the hand closed—half opened, was |temper down, i limp. Drace turned loose his grip. | The body sank. Virgil swam ashore and came drlp-“ out of the cane. The old man spoke: “Tony! Whar he?” “I have drowned him.” < “Monsieur wus ver' stroug!" “If T had brought him to the shore, he would have sneaked & chnnce to murder me.” " “He was the bad man, yes. He' Why are so many titled marriages rank failures? When trouble goes to sleep don't set the glarm clos The motorran on an electric car is a nenconductar. There is no better looking-glass than ought be dead, yes. I was to keel heem "0 ©!d friend. bimeby. He keel the wan here not long 'go. Twice he go keel you, an’ once he snap the pistQl. I set the trap for you to be stabbwed in the water. Then there be no blood to tell the tale. Now I am so sor’. Will monsieur pull me into the house?” “No. You would reach for a pistol to shoot me. Stay where you are.” “Monsieur have still suspiclon. We wait.” Virgil put on his coat, his belt, and sat down on the grass. The old man was silent, his eyes closed. 1Ie might be dead, but no matter. More than an hour dragged by, the breeze moaning in the cane. ¥irgil arose and stood near the chair. Stepho opened kis eyes, but was silent. Virgil sat down again and walted, the wind tangling the tops of the cane. He heard the canoe cov.ing. Father Tahau was kip dly and soft of voice. For many ga despairing wretch he had held ?nhe Cross. At sight of him old Stapho's eyes were still hard. Time wears granite away, but does not‘ Faellow; it. Not yet hnd he granted- pierey;, wnd for no pity could he ’.mpe. “FatP or this 1s the man I wpuld keel. © y nate heem, the carpetbage ale’ » 9 "'It is not true” sald Virgl’, stand- ing near. *T fought against t'se carpet- baggers In June, in New Orkeans, when they were hanging a man. T cut him down.” How great can be an lv.stant change! The old wolf-eyes dewe 1 soft. “Oh, monsfeur, I y:as that man? They hang me. I hear of the brave man, but I not know; it was you. Please Sometimes being misunderstood is to be preferred. Feeling better is the first step to- ward getting better. One way to increase your principal is to have principle. Life is transfigured in the soft and tender light of love. work {s never happy. Better have a good-paying jof» than 4 lgw-salaried. position, The average family in Greece has ment about once a year. ‘Bnough happiness is wasted to sapply the whole universe There i¥ no man so bad but has a secret resg-ect for the good. A hog s a hog, whetler he hogs food, mone'y, road or ether. Speaking of fireworks, David was ‘the original glant cracker. It you are not satisfied with your lot, trade it for a better one. A woman cmn be mighty ‘interesting to a man by :mot being his wife. Egotism i§ often very clev rly con- cealed; yet It is always there. It is not the man who knows the most who 4as the most to say. The man wheo is dissdtisfied :with his ; LEARN BARBERING Under the direction of Pro. Gils- dorf, 36 years experience. Fall term now opens. 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The Japanese government, which operates the service and has been unable to meet the demand for telephones, permits the buying and selling of telephone subscriptions and the corresponding numbers, and fre- quently very substantial sums are paid for numbers that are reputed to be particularly lucky. It is said that the Juckiest number for business purposes 1s eight, because the shape of the ! ijent to the office shall not be Japanese character for eight in some | jiohtly considered. I shall strive dil- way, suggests the idea of prosperity. {jpently to see that the business of The. most unlucky numbets;ire 42 and ypo county is conducted on safe and :9, beaause the formtf‘r is ‘pl:v;)uonnc‘ell | sane principles, and with ‘shini,” which means “to die,” and tne orrected as soon as discovered. latter “shiku,” which means “death” | © The tax busi ,u‘ be th f t or “suffering.” A e tax business will be the firs .|in my mind and anything I can do to relieve the present burdensome tax will surely be done I will appreciate, your support and if elected I will consider myself a servant of all the voters of Beltrami county, ready and willing at all times to co-operate with one and all for the betterment of our county and city. JORN C_PARKER First Commissioner District . Thinking it is ahout time our city had a representative on the county bozrd, I hereby announce myself a candidate for county commissioner for the first district of Beltrami county. My motto if ‘eleeted - will be to safeguard the financial interests of our county by judicious economy in disbursements of expenses. The duties and responsibilities in- Famous Names in Ireland. The great house of the Butlers, alone among the families of the Fng- lish conquerors, rivaled the Geraldines, their neighbors, kinsfolk and mortal cnemies. Adding to -its possessions by marriages, the house adv: self among the nobility of Ireland, and one of them was created earl of Or- monde in 1328, chiefly because his wife was a_granddaughter of King Edward I -Fhe " Ormonde earls ’generation | —==== e after generation were called to the chief governments of Ireland as lords- keeper, lords-lieutenant, deppues or lords-justice, and, unlike their hered- itary enemies, the Geraldines, they kept a tradition of loyalty to the Eng- lish crown and to English customs. Sincerely yours J. C. 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I have been a resident of Beltrami coanty for fifteen years, have built a-home, raised my family and con- ducted my self in a manner that the people will have no apologies to make should they see fit to entrust me with the duties of this office. I stand squarely upon my record as a citizen and my training for this par- ticular work. I will appreciate your support and ‘assure you that so far as the conduct of the office is concerned you will never have cause to regret such sup- port as you may see fit to extend. Very sincerely, C. A. HUFFMAN Proper Mechanical Equipment - plus ex- perienced skill in- sures A-1 Dry Clean- ing Service. L HOGANSON BROS “X'Ro ST. . PHONE 537 Some folks are so busy praising themselves they never hear the praise of others. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE PIONEER Australia, with more territory than the United States, has only 5,000,000 inhabitants. B. W. LAKIN, President PAID ADVERTISEMENT (Inserted by and for J. L. George in his own behalf. Amount to be paid for series $20.) SUBSCRTBE FOR THE PIONEER E. R. EVANS, Manager C. L. ISTED, Secretary-Trensarer BEMIDJI LUMBER & FUEL CO. OPPOSITE GREAT NORTHERN DEPOT LET US SUPPLY YOU WITH LUMBER - LATH - SHINGLES LIME - CEMENT - PLASTER PAPER—Roofing and Sheathing BRICK—Common, Fire and Fancy Sash Docrs and Mill Work. FULL LINE OF DRAIN TILE AND SEWER PIPE S When Billie starts in school you want his photograph. Photographs of the children never grow up. For County Auditc;r In photographing Vote For the children we L G take particular pains for results Jo e eorge particularly pleas- ing. “Mr. George is painstaking, ;{c- ing 3 e commodating znd capable. e Callo- a0 ot s 18 brought order out of chaos Auditor’s office and while in charge always maintained a high order of efficiency.” Vote for him Nov. 7 at|| Generzal Election YOUR SUPPORT WILL BE . pointment. The photographer in your town THE HAKKERUP STUDIO | . . APPRECIATED o MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 16, 1922 POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT (Inserted for and by Edward Paul-| son in his own behalf. Amount paid for series $15). EDWARD PAULSON FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER « 1st DISTRICT Respectfully solicits the support of the voters at the general election, November 7th. His record as a fair and efficient commissioner during the past term speaks for itself. He has served the county well and his friends as well as voters general- ly speak highly of the service he has rendered. Your vote and support will be ap- preciated. EDWARD PAULSON PAID ADVERTISEMENT (Inserted by and for J. G. Morrison in his own behalf. Amount paid for series $20.00) J. G MORRISON. JR. SUCCESSFUL NOMINEE FOR \ | i OFFICE OF ¥ COUNTY COMMISSIONER From 3rd District I am a candidate for the above office and stand for good roads, good schools and farm development. An aim to reduce taxes throughout the county will be given my earnest consideration at all times. If elected I will meet with the township board in the district at least once a year to discuss with the people the problems that become my duty to solve as their representative. Your. support and vote will be ap- preciated election day Nov. 7, 1922. J. G. MORRISON, JR. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT (Inserted for and’ by A. D. Johnson in his own behalf. Amount paid for series $20.00). A. D. Johnson GOUNTY AUDITOR Elgntien November 7, I922 —_— . 0T Never cook stews too fast or the meat will become hard and tough. PR Boil a mnew clothesline. This will prevent it from stretching and make it last longer. PAID ADVERTISEMENT (Inserted by, and on behalf of Gra- ham M. Torrance, of Bemidji paid M nesota. Amount for $20.00). GRAHAM M. TORRANCE Candidate for County Attorney for Beltrami county, Minn. To the voters of Beltrami coun P wish to thank you for the con- fidence you have placed in me in the past in selecting me as your County Attorney, and if re-elected I again promise you the best mcasure of service of which I am capable. GRAHAM M. TORRANCE POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT (Inserted for and by Andrew Johnson in his own behalf. Amount to be paid for series $20.00.) 1 ANDREW JOHNSON Re-clect him sheriff of Beltrami County at the election November 7th. He has bcen a conscientious of- ficial and asks the support of the voters on his past record as their sheriff. Your vote will be greatly apprecia- ted. Andrew Johnson, Present Sheriff of Bel- trami County. — . POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT (Inserted by W. T. Noonan in his own' behalf. Amount paid for series $20.00). Elect NOONAN TO THE LEGISLATURE He has lived in Beltrami County 14 years. He knows the measures that are needed for its development and will work to get them. General Election Nov. 7, 1922 SUBSCRIBE FOR THE PIONEER POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT—Inserted for and by O. M. Skinvik in his own behalf. Amount to be paid for series $9.60. 0. M. SKINVIK Candidate for the office of " JUDGE OF PROBATE Beltrami County ELECTION NOV. 7, 1922 &