Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 25, 1922, Page 2

* | rebet eaptains, and ‘WEDN! ESDAY EVENING, OCT. 25, 1922 SYNOPSIS PROLOC ert, “Cameron, forms a ceking gold in the des- solitury prospector, ip Wwith an unknown er learns is Jonas War- « girl whom Cameron ter married, back in Illi- ron's explanations appease the two' proceed togeth from ron disce are d sandstorm in_a Zold, but too Came ¢ n leaves evidence, in the cave, of their discovery of gold. atd personal’ documents. “Dick. think,-think! With Mercedes also it was love at fiest sight. My plan is to warry her and get her far- ther to the interior, away from the border. It may not he easy. She's watched. So am I Rojas must have ot word to his friends here; yester- day his zangz of cutthroat rebels ar- rived, and today he came, When I learned that, T took my chance and left camp: I hunted up a priest. He promised to come here. It's time he's due. But I'm afraid he'll be stopped. You see, we're over the line—" “Are we in M queried Gale, si “T guess complicates it. gt old boy. That's what | as and his rehels sita i hands. T Mer- | is really watched—if her id s known, which T am sure is the < Er———— ase—we couldw’t zet far from this lonse before Idd he Imifed and she . ! “Good hesvenst Thorne, can that | sort of (hing happen less than a one’s throw from the United States sked Gale, incredulously. “It can happen, and don’t you forget You don’t seem to realize the ! these guerrilla leaders, the: | it. { power ticularly these | bandits, exercise over the of j Mexicans, - T've ) Rojus. He's a { handsonf®, bold, sneering devil, vainer | sy peacock. He decks himself i1 gold Jace and silver trappings, In alt the finery he ean steal. He spends Trold tike he spills blood, But he is ' chiefly famous for abducting women. The peon girls consider it an honor to be riddan off with. Rojas has shown a penchant for girls of the het- ter ek Thorne wiped the perspiration from his pale face and bent a dark gaze | out of the window before he resumed | his talk. “Consider what the position of Mer- cedes really is. Rojas can turn all the hidden underground influences to his ends. Unless T thwart him he'll get Mercedes as easily as he ean light a cigavette, But I'll kil him or some of his gung or her before I let him wet her. . This is the situation, | old friend. T've little time to spar I face arrest for desertton. Kojas is in town. I think I was followed to this hotel. The priest has betrayed me or has been stopped. Mercedes is | here alone, waiting, absolutely de- | pendent upon me to save her fron from She’s the sweetest, love.- liest gir - . . Ina few moments— sooner or later there'll be hell here! Dick, are you with me?” Dick Gale drew a long, deep breath. A coldne @ lethargy, and indiffer- ence that had weighed upon him for months had passed out of his being. On the instant he could not speak, but his hand closed powerfully upon his friend’s. Thorne's face changed wonderfully, the distress, the fear, the appeal all vanishing in a smile of 1 e gratefulness, Then Dick's gaze attracted by some slight sound, shot over his friend's shoulder to see a face at the windotv —a handsome, bold, sneering with glittering dark eyes that flas . Dick stiffened in his seat. with sudden clenching of wheeled toward the window. “Rojas!” he whisperea. Thorne, hands, CHAPTER h . Mercedes Castameda. The dark face vanised. Dick Gafe sheard footsteps and the tinkle of Te spurs. e strode ta the window, nfif wag in time to seq’ a Mexican #er into the front door of the There were men passi several Me ainst the hitehing “Did you also jcans lounging ail at the curh, see him? Where did he! vek Thorne, as he joinesl ] out there with ed over their s—they are vebels. I'm afraid has the house spotted “If we could only be sure. Let's cross the hall; T t to see how it Jooks from the other side of the honse.” Gale followved Thorne out, of the res- taurant into the Dbigh-ceiked cortidor which evidently divided’ the ; hotel, opening ‘into the street and runming back to a pa ¥ dim, yellow Iamps - flickere Thorne entered a huge chamber. whicly’ was even more _poorly lighted_than,Abe bLall. It_qun- g < s W] Gale, the | was S ZANE GREY Athor of Riders of the Purple Sage. Z =7 Z COPYRIGHT "X~ HARPER AND (Continued from (asy issue) WildFfire, Etc. BROTHERS. tained a table littered with papers, a few high-backed chairs, a couple of couches, and evidently a parlor. “Mercedes has heen meeting me here,” said 'Thorne. *“At this hour she comes every moment or so to the head of the stairs there, and if I am here she comes down. Mostly there are people in this room a little later. We zo out inte the plaza. It faces the dark side of the house, and that's the place 1 must slip out with her if there's any chance at all to get away.” They - peered out of ‘the open win- dow. ‘In a moment,; however, ,Gale made out a slow-pacing dark forin on the path. Fartherpdown there.was another. No particular:Keenness was required to see in these forms & 'sch- tinellike stealthifiess. Gripping Gale's arm, Thorne pulled back from the window. “You saw them,” he ‘whispered. “It's t as I feared. Rojas:has the place I should have taken Mer- But I had no_time—no There's Jus surrounded. cedes away. chance! I'm bound! Mercedes now! My G—d! Dick, thiok, think—think if th e's a ! way to get her out of this trap!” Gale turned as his friend went dewn the room. In the dim light at the head of the s stood the slim, muffled figure of a woman. When she saw ‘Thorne she flew noiselessly down the stairway to him. He caught her in his arms. ‘Then she spoke softly, bro- kenly. in a low, swift voice. It was a mingling of incoherent Spanish and English: but to Gale it was mellow, deep, umutterably tender. a voice full of joy, -fear, passion. hope and love. Upon Gale it had an’ unaccountable effect. He. found himself. thrilling, wondering. ", ¥ ” Thorne led the girl to;the’center of ‘the room,' unger the light where Gale stood. R stk “Mercedes—Dick Gale, an old.friend ~—the best friend I ever had.” She jswept ithe mantilla;? lher head, disclosing a 3 strange and. striking to ‘Gale in-its pride and fire, its intensify. “Senor Gale—ah! T capnot speak His friend &’ Mercedes; my friend and ald Thorne, speaking rapidly. V/ell have need 'of Thim. Dear, t¥ere’s bad news and no time to hreak ¥ gently. The priest did not come. He must have been detained. And listen—he brave, dear Mercedes— Rojas is hege] 4 She nttered an Inarticulate cry. the Doignant terror of which shook Gale's nerve, and swayed as If she would faint. 'Thoane caught her and in husky voicer importuned her to bear up. “My darling! my (happiness. ‘Yes,- For God's suke don't faint—don’t go to 'pieces! We'd he lost! We'ye got a chance. - We'll think of something. Be strong! Fight!" It was plain to Gale that Thorne distracted. He scarcely knew what he was sayving. Pale and shuk- Inz. he clasped Mercedes to him. She crind out in Spanish, beseech- ing im: and as he shook his hend, she chamged to English: “Senor; my lover, I will be strong— I will fight—I will obey. But swear “Blut Swear by My Virgin, If Need Be ‘to Save Me From Rojas—You Will Kill Met” n, if need be to save me ou will Kill me!” byr my Vi from Rojas “Mercedes! plied, hoarsely. have' yon dead than— But don’t rive up. Wojus can’t he sure’ of you, or be wouldn't wait. He's In there. He's Kot his wen there—all around us, But he hesftates. A beast like Rojas doesn’t stand idle for nothing, . I tell 3 - you we' think of s Woslip away. Then he'll take you somewhere. Only —speak to him—show him yon wop't weaken. Mercedes, this is more than love and happiness for us. It's life or death.” She beeame quiet, and slowly recov- ered control of hevself. She wheeled to face Gale with proud dark eyes, tragic sweetness of appeal, an exqui- site grace. “Senor, you are an American. You cannot know the S ) blood—the peon bandit's hate 4 cruelty. 1 wish to die before R hand touches me. If he takes me alive, then the hour, the little day that my life lasts afterward will be torture—torture of hell. If Ilive two his brutal men will have me. If I live three, the dogs of his camp Senor, have yi a sister whom you love? Thornie to save me. He He is bound. He must not betray honor, his dutyy for we. let me waste no wore precious time. 1 am ready.- T will be brave.” She me close to Gale, holdi her white hand: woman a1l fire To Gale she wag As he soul and passion. heart leaped. wonderful. Hi bent over her ha he seemed to feel himself renewed. remade. “Senorita,” he said, “I am lLdppy to be your servant. T can conceive of no greater pleasure than giving the serv- ice you requi i what Thorne hurriedly. §: “That of incapacitating Senof Roj for tonight. and perhaps . several nights to come,” replied.€ale. “T'H make a row in that saleon. “TH start something. Tl rush Rojas .and his crowd, - I'l—" (Continued in Next issue) PAID-ADVERTISEMENT (Inserted by and for Ethelyn Hall in her own behalf. Amount to be paid for series $20.00) ETHELYN W. HALL Candidate for Superintendent of Schools Beltrami Cn:xnly General Election Nov. 7, 1922 Twenty-one years of teaching and anpervising—twelve years a teacher in Beltrami county. QUALIFICATIONS Graduate of a High School. Graduate of a Teachers College Completed courses at the Uni- versity of Minnesota. EXPERIENCE Taught in rural school in Minne- sota. Taught in Training School for rural teachers in Minnesota. Taught all grades in Minnesota. Supervised all grades in Illinois Supervised Junior High school in Bemidji. Now supervising al Bemidji. AIMS To sceure’ the” best “qualifie | | | | i | Yes, I'll swear,” he re- | “I know—I'd rather teachers. To bring to the districts'_the maximum state aid, and thus les sen the burder . of taxation. To promote health conditions in the schools. To promote the study of Amer- cianism and Good Citizenship. _To closely and intelligently su- pervise the working details of the entire county system. s - ‘that?” hiqulrrd:‘ grades in* Lt Ay g (I 1 A . e ‘ THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER POLITICAL Aer}xbUN;:EMENT SPECIAL ELECTION FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL OF BEMIDJI i | | DISTRICT NO. NOTIC speclal clection of the Independent School 1 5 Bemidji, will be held at the main cen- 1 school building, in the City of Be- dji, Beltrami County, Minnesota on Saturday, the 28 day of Oct. 1922 for the se of voting upon the follow- ing propositions, namely: shatl tne School Board ent School District No. Beltrami County, Minnesota. 0 the sum of $5,000, the following ' de- | seribed real property, ‘now. _owned by said District as and foF @ site for an agricultural school, tupted i the County of Heltram tite ‘of Alinne~ sota, and deseribed as follows: " The South half of the South halt of | the northwest;quarter of the southwest | quarter of section four (4), Township one hundred forty-six (146) North:of (Inserted for and by A. D. Johnson in his own behalf. Amount paid for series $20,00). of - Independ- of ‘Bemidih Range thirty-three (33) West. of “the Iifth principal Meri ntaining ten (10) acres, more or les By Shall the School board of Independ- ent School Distriet No.,7 of Bemidjl, Beltrami Coun Minnesota, purchase frdm the county of Beltrami, for the sum of $5,000, the following described ¢ of Bemidjl. . 10 be used as an addition present new Fligh S city of Bemidji, namely: ‘The South half of the Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter, cepting the south 360 feet. also all tl portion of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter lyiog and being West of the center line of Bemidji Avenue produced North, except the south 360 feet, all in section four (4), Township one hundred forty-six (146), North of Range thirty-three (33) West ‘of the Fifth principal ‘Meridian, containing eleven (11) acres morg=or less? The polls at said election opened at seven (7) o'clock P. M. and will remain open until nine (9) o'clock P. M. . Dated October 10, 19 H W A, 1. Johnson .- Pregent County Auditor seeks your pport for election t5°a second | term as auditor of Beltrami county, November 7th. * | “He’has endeavored to serve all without fear or favor and granting| specigl privileges to none. This of-} fice “for “thei‘past four years ranks among, the foremost in the state as . N. Bowser, Clerk of Independent School District ‘No, 7, of Bemidji, Beltrami Ceunty, PAID ADVERTISEMENT having been efficiently ‘and econ- S umi(-ngl‘ly conducted. gt ham, M. Torrance, of Bemidji, Min- He pledges you the same th‘nesota. Amount paid for serids standardstin the future if re-clected | $20-00)- another term: The same cordial wel- comé will' be accorded all and the| hospitality enjoyed by so many in| the past will continue to be extend- ed in the-future If you favor this kind of policy by| one of your public officials exercise| your right of franchise on November | 7th. He will appreciate your support! and vote. | PAID ADVERTISEMENT (Inserted by and for J. G. Morrison in his own bechalf. Amount paid for series $20.00) GRAHAM M. TORRANCE |, for Beltrami county, Minn. To the voters of Beltrami county: T 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 ¥ again promise ‘you the best measure of | service of which I am capable. ! GRAHAM M. TORRANCE PAID ADVERTISEMENT | (Inserted by and for J. L. George in his own behalf. Amount to be paid | for series $20.) | For County Auditor Vote For J. L.George J. G_MORRISON. JR, SUCCESSFUL NOMINEE FOR OFFICE OF ! COUNTY COMMISSIONER ! | | | | Favy “Mr. George is painstaking, ac- From 3rd District | commodating and capable. IIcI brought order out of chaos in the I am a candidate for the above|brou r 1805 office and stand for good roads, good‘\ Auditor’s office and \vh}le in charge ochools and farm development. An|always maintained a high order of aim to reduce taxes throughout the| efficieney.” county will be given my eamestgvote fOI' him ‘NOV- 7 at ideration at all times. v OR slected with the] ~ General Election If elected I will meet township board in the district at| YOUR SUPPORT WILL BE. | least once a year to discuss with the | APPRECIATED ; people the problems that become my" | duty to solve as their represenhtive.‘ Your support and vote will be ap- preciated clection day Nov. 7, 1922. J. G. MORRISON, JR. | PAID ADVERTISEMENT { (Inserted by and for John C. Parker| jin his own behalf. Amount to be ,paid for series, $20.00) JOHN C .PARKER For | First Commissioner District . POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT (Inserted by W. T. Noonan in his! own behalf. Amount paid for| series $20.00). | Thinking it is about time our city |had a representative on the county board, I hereby announce myself a candidate for county commissioner for the first district of Beltrami county. * | My motto if clected will be to safeguard the financial interests of our county by judicious economy im disbursements of expenses. 1 The duties and responsibilities in- Icident to the office shall not be lightly considered. T shall strive dil- { the county is conducted on safe and | sane principles, and with mistakes | corrected as soon as discovered. { The tax business will be the first in my mind and anything I can do to relieve the present burdensome tax | will surely be done LEARN BARBERIN Under the direction of Pro. Gils- dorf, 36 years expcrience. Fall term now onens. I TWIN CITY BARBER COLLEGE 204-ennepin Ave., Minneapolie, Minn. i 1 will appreciate your support and | if elected I will consider myself a Elect NOONAN servant of all the voters of Beltrami TO_THE LEGISLATURE | county, ready and willing at all times He has lived in Beltrami County 14/ to co-operate with one and all for years. He knows the measures that| the betierment of our county and are needed for its development and| city. will work to get them. Sincerély yours General Election Nov. 7, 1922! J. C. PARKER . !Candidn!e for County Attorney | | for series $15). {rendered. {(Inserted by and on behalf of Gra-|’ | {igently to see that the business of | | POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT (Inserted for and by Edward Paul- son in his own behalf. Amount paid EDWARD PAULSON FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER 1st DISTRICT Respectfully solicits the support of | the voters at the general clection, November 7th. His record as a fair and” elficient commissioner during the past term speaks for itself. | He has served the county well and| his friends as well as voters general-| Iy speak highly of the service he has| Ycur vote and support will be ap- preciated. - EDWARD PAULSON; POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT | (Inserted for and by Andrew Johnson in his own behalf. | Amount to -be paid for series $20.00.) ANDREW JOHNSON i Re-elect him sheritf of Beltrami County at the election November; 7th. He has been 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-| trampi County. = — PAID ADVERTISEMENT 1 (Inserted by and for S. M. Koefod, Bemidji, Minn., in his own behalf. amount to be paid for series $20) S. M. KOEFOD JUDGE OF PROBATE BELTRAMI COUNTY Candidate for Re-election November 7, 1922 | COUNTY: ; PAID ADVERTISEMENT (Inserted by and fér C. 0. Moon in his own bchalf. Amount ‘to be paid for series $20). % ' C. O.FMOON REGISTER OF DEEDS TO THE VOTERS OF BELTRAMI Having been nominated by a jority of all votes cast for the offiy of Register of Deeds at the print election, I am again before you ag a candidate. It is true, as stated by hy opponent, that I have thrice bgen elected as Register of Deeds, ond 2 year term and two 4 year terms. Dur ing the whole of that period the pub- lic has had access to the records 'of the office at any and all reasonable times. I have heard no complai On the contrary, I have beea info: ed by many persons who'are familiar with the subject that, for the first time in the history of the country, the land indexes may now be relied upon. If. accuracy and attention ‘to business, are factors to be considered in the choosing of county officers, I respectfully solicit your support at the coming election. C. 0. MOON POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT (Enserted for and by C. A. Huff- man in his own behalf amount to_ be paid for series $20.00). C. A. HUFFMAN Successful Nominee for REGISTER OF DEEDS My candidacy for this office is based upon the theory that it is poor | policy for any man to be. given a;life hold on a public office. The preSent incumbent has been in the court house for twenty years and for threce terms has held the office of Register of Deeds. In the sense of fairness and jus- tice the people are entitled to make a change at the election Nov. Tth. The present incumbent has been highly honored by the vbters in-the past and should gracefully step down. I have been a resident of Beltrami county 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 POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT—Inserted for and by O. M. Skinvik in his own behalf. Amount to be paid for series $9.60. O.M. S JUDGE OF ELECTION Candidate for the office of Beltrami County KINVIK PROBATE NOV. 7, 1922 W. LAKIN, President | C. L. ISTED, Secietary-Trensurer s BEMIDII LUMBER & FUEL C0. OPPOSITE GREAT NORTHERN DEPOT = LET US SUPPLY YOU WITH LUMBER - LATH - . LIME - CEMENT - PLASTER PAPER—Roofing and Sheathing BRICK—Common, Fire and Fancy Sash Doors and Mill Work. FULL LINF. OF DRAIN TILE AND SEWER PIPE E. R. EVANS, Managor SHINGLES : - e T e