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i 2 S TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 31, 1922 COPYRIGHTZXC—+ ~ HARPER, .AND BROTHERS. ‘(Continued from las§ lssuey wos .—Seeking gold in the des- “‘Cameron,” solitary prospector, forms a partnership Wwith an unknown man whom he later learns is Jonas War- ren, father of a girl whom Cameron wronged, but later married, back in Ili- nots. Cameron’s explanations appease Warren, and the two proceed together. Taking_refuge from a sandstorm in a cave, Cameron discovers gold, but too ate; both men are dying. Canieron leaves evidence, In the cave, of their discovery of gold, acd personal documenta, CHAPTER I.—Richard Gale, adven- turer, in Casita, Mexican border town, ngee(u George Thorne, lieutenant In the Ninth cavalry, old college friend. Thorne tells Gale he fs there to save Mercedes _.Castaneda, Spanish girl, his afanced Wife, from Rojas, Mexican bandit. CHAPTER IL.—Gale *“roughhouses” Rojas snd his gang, with lhlJ“lD of two American cowboys, and he, Mercedes and Thorne escape. A bugle call from the fort orders Thorne to his regiment. {:ul;nvu Mercedes under Gale’s pro- CHAPTER TIL—The pair, aided by the cowboys who had assisted Gale In the escape, Charlie Ladd and Jim Lash, ar- rive in safety at a ranch known as For- lorn River, well across the Lorder. = jal 1 SYNOPSIS i i CHAPTER IV, Forlorn River. When Dick opened his eves a flood of golden sunshine streamed in at the open window under which he luy. His first thought was one of blank wonder &8 to where in the world he happened to be. The room was large, square, adobe-walled. . It was littered with| saddles, harness, blankets. The sight of huge dusty spurs, & gun belt with sheath and gun, and a pair of leather chaps bristling with broken cactus thorns recalled to Dick the cowboys. the ride, Mercedes, and the whole! strange adventure that had: brought him there, . He felt a dend welght of complete lassitude,” and he did not want 'to move. . A sudden pain in his hand caused him te hold it up. It was black and blue, swollen to almost rwice its normal size, and stff as a board. The knuckles were skinned and crusted with dry blood. Dick so- Mloguized that it was the worst-look- Ing hand he had seen since, foot days, and that it would Inconvenience him for some time, i The door at the far end of the room was open. Through it he saw poles of pecled wood upholding- ‘a2 pot roof, i hench, rose bushes in Hloom, 1 these brigha-green when T “lHe looked in an hour age” said ‘a voice share was sleepin’ that Dick recognized as Ladd's “Let him sleep” came the reply in deep, s good-natured tones. Mrs B s the girl's never moved. Must have been a tough ride for them hoth. Yorty miles through cactus! Laddy I'm right down glad to see you o) und Tl do all I can for the young couple, But I'm doing some wo 7 here; don’t mistake me.” bout your stock?” “I've got only a few head of eattle at the onsis now. I'm worryin, e, mostly about my hor The U. 8. g Some WOl ng, too, don't ke me. The rebels have worked aud north as fav as Casita. . Of course, my Jjob is to keep tab on Chi- nese and Japs trying to get into the . S, from Magdalena bay. But I'm supposed 1o patrol the border line. T'm going to hire some rangers. No Tm ‘not so afraid of heing shot up. though out in this lonely place there's danger of it; what I'm afraid of most 1s losing that bunch of horses. T¥Aw, T didn't mean to Insult you, boys, don't mistake me,” said Belding. “Course he’s all ri; The object of this conversation lay quiet upen his bed, thrilling and amazed at being so championed by the cowboys, delighted with Belding's idea of employing him, and much amused with the quaint seriousness of the three. 2 “How's the young man?” called a woman’s voice. It was kind and mel- low and earnest. Gale heard footsteps on flagstones. “He's asleep yet, wife,” replied Bel- ding. : “Guess he was pretty much knocked outh, . . . TIl close the door there so won’t wake him.” There were slow, soft steps, then the door softly closed. But the fact scarcely made ‘a perceptible differ- ence In the sound of the voices out-: side. “Laddy and Jim are going to stay,” went Belding. “It'Il be like the old Panhandle days a little. I'm pow- erful glad to. lave the boys, Nellie. We'll see some trouble before the rev- olution is ended. I think I'll make this young man Gale an offer.” “What Is he? Who is he? Where “AWhat Is He? Who Is He? Where Did He Come From? Surely You Must Be—" did he come from? Surely you must Le—" “Laddy s rupted the hu reference for me. s he's all right,” inter- aud.. “That's enough Isn't it enough for t he, espectally Young men, now doesn strangers {rom the East? . Tom. you must he careful! eIl fall in love with Nell!” protested Mrs. Bel- ding. vell, wouldn't that Dbe regular? Doesn't every man who comes along I in love with Nell? Hasn't it al- happened # Bt Tom, Nell might fall in love with this young man!” exclaimed the wife, in distress. “Laddy. Jim, didn't T tell cried Belding. “I knew ' she'd say that. . . . My dear wife, 1 would e simply overcome with joy if Nell did fall in love once. Real good and Jard! She's wilder than any antelope | WOMAN’S INFLUENCE ON MAN SHOWN IN DRAMA Those who- doubt the world has, ‘progrcssed during the last two thous- and years should witness the showing of Allen Holubar’s famous Associat, ed First National production of the eternal drama, “Man-Woman-Mar- riage” starring the talented actress i Dorothy Phillipps, at Grand theatre tonight and Wednesday. _ “Man-Woman-Marriage” is a con- densed history of the world’s pro- gress—a screen epic and proof posi- Itive of a woman’s subtle and benign influence over the destiny of man- kind. “THE RADIO HOUND” o IS UP-TO.-DATE COMEDY Featuring “Brownie” the Wonder dog and Johnny Fox, “The Radio Hound” a two-part Century comedy showing tonight at the Elko theatre, provides a number of laughs on the up-to-date subject of radio- |ANITA STEWART AT THE ELKO THEATRE TONIGHT Manager Harding of the Elko thea- tre announces that the present fea- ture at that house is “The Woman He Married,” A First National at- traction starring Anita Stewart and directed by Fred Niblo, who made “The Three Musketeers.” The story has subtle comedy, plenty of human interest, good vein of ro- mance, strong dramatic situations and a “different” and sensational climax. It was adapted by Bess Meredyth from the play by Herbert Bashford. The cast includes Darrel Foss, Don. ald MacDonald, Shannon Day, Wil- liam Conklin, Charles Belcher and Charlotte Pierce. “The Woman He Married” and a two-part animal com- edy entitled “Roars and Uproars” will; be shown tonight and Wed- nesday at the Elko theatre. “MANSLAUGHTER” AT ELKO SATURDAY; THREE DAYS One of the mosf nofiable casts seen in a picture in many months ig that assembled by Cecil B. De Mille for his latest Paramount pic- ture,, “Manslaughter’” which will be en view at the Elko theatre next Saturday for "tkree days. Thomas Meighan stars, Leatrice Joy and Lois Wilson have the featured roles, while otherg in the cast include John Mil- tern, George Fawcett, Julia Faye, Edythe Chapman, Jack Mower, Dor- othy Cumming, « Casson Ferguson, Slyvia Ashton, Raymond Hatton, Mabel Van Buren, Charles Ogle, Guy Oliver, Lucien Littlefield and other members of the Paramount Stock Company of players. B = “SONNY” AT THE GRAND THURSDAY AND FRIDAY Motion picture fans who have come to expect the unusual in chaf- acter delineation from. Richard Bar- thelmess are said to be in for more splendid entertainment when “Sonny’ the latest production to be made for Associated First National Pictures, Inc., comes to the Grand theatre on Thursday and Friday. = As in his pre- vious pictures, Barthelmess has tak- en, for his leading character, a very simple and human figure and en- dowed him with an intense appeal. Barthelmess is shown in a dual role for the early part of the pic- ture. He is supported by a cast of superlative merit that includes Mar- garet Seddon, Pauline Garon, Lucy Fox, Herberi wwood, Patterson Dial, Fred Nichols, James Terbell, MargaFet Elizabeth Faulconer and Virginia Magee. kg MRS. ALDRICH ENTERTAINS Mrs. Earnest Aldrich = of Morris avenue entertained sixteen . ladies at her home yesterday . afternoon and two quilts were tied for the G. A. R. Circle during the afternoon. Lunch was served by the hostess. | . PHILOMATHIAN STUDY CLUE HAS INTERESTING SESSION The Philomathian Study club was entertained last evening at the home of George Rhea, 1010 Beltrami ave- nue. The evening subject was “John Marshall,” and’ two interesting pap- ers were given by George Campbell and J. W. Smith. Later lunch was served by Mrs. Rhea. . HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL AT LUTHERAN CHURCH TONIGHT A Halloween festival will be held at the Swedish Lutheran church this evening at 8 o’clock. A excellent program has been prepared. Among the numbers are an address by Pro- fessor F. P. Wirth of the Teachers college and a violin solo by Miss Blanche Dodge of the high school. After the formal prozram. movel entertainments will be furnished in the basement of the church. Lunch and refreshmets will be served. The proceeds from this festival will go towards a fud for aiding students preparing for serpce in the church. A most cordial invitaitno is extended to all. ENJOYABLE PARTY The home of Mrs. Charles Rich- ards, 905 Minnesota avenue was gaily decorated yesterday with black and yellow crepe paper festoons, bleck cats, witches, Jack O L anterns; and many other Halloween decora- tions presenting a most attractive | appearance, for the guests entertain- | ed during the evening by Mrs., George Baker and Mrs. Richards. The guests were welcomed at the door by ghosts who gave each a Tot be found ia simple Jorn in plints also. The plant h: heart beat and a “pulse” astonishingly similar to that of animals. Besides, It also reacts upon stimulation in elmost the same way, und shows thet it possesses a nervous systeiw. | USSR SAME PRICE for over 30 years 25 0unce$ for 2 5¢' Use less of KG BAKING POWDER than of higher priced brands. The government used millions of peunds REDUCED FARES SAINT PAUL MINNEAPOLIS Account Minnesota students who remained in town over the weck-end.. The dancing began at 7 and lasted util 9 p. m. Follow- ing the dance, the girly who live in theh all popped corn, roasted marsh- mallows and told storie: Johnson, president; Miss Nellie Gary, (By Chester Potts) Miss Helen Strand, The Teachers college training |vice-president; The girls of Maria Sanford hall are taking advantage of vacation and school defeated.a picked team from the Central grid stars a week ago last Saturday on the college-fieild by a score of 18 to 6. The - training school line-up was c.;iCharles Budge; rg, John Lucas; rt,-Ray Krause; re., Gerald Caskey; 1g., Robert Prather; 1t., Omar Gra- ivelle; le., Dudley Kohe; q., Wilbert Aldrich; £b., Henry Simons; rh., Ran- dolph Nygaard; and lh., Rodney Ve- 1oski.. The girls off the college sold secas- treasurer; and Miss Martha Ander- son, secretary. At a meeting on Wednesday the men of the college decided to give a barn dance in the College gym, Nov- ember 4 ot cight o’clock. Those who attend will be expected to wear over- alls or aprons. Some of the men of the college have'been out for basket- ball practice in_the college gym for some time, but ‘the regular practice are not missing any opportunitieg for having a good time. Friday noon they had a picnic lunch at Diamond Point. PN Miss Ethel Papermaster, a State Teachers college student, returned to Bemidji on the noon train Monday from scveral day’s visit at her home in Grand Forks. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE PIONEER on tickets for the Iyceum course lastlwill not begin for ‘a week or two. Monday. Season tickets . for the | Practice up to daté hag only covered course will be on sale at all locally few of the fundamentals of the drug stores. The price of the tickets ! game, such as short pases and basket is $3 for adults and $2 for school | chooting close in undervthe basket. children. Coach F. P. Wirth states that practice will begin in earnest as soon as a larger gym can be secured. PLUI:HBING HEATING 313 Fourth Street Phones 620-W—620-R Robert J. Russell The Teachers cellege has two lit-} erary societies. One is the Anonian and the other is the Laurian. The officers of the Anonian Society are Miss Julia Aka, president; Miss Judith Bergland, vice-president; Miss The enrqllmcnt at the college at i the beginnig of the term was 210. Ten students have dropped out sirice then. Kate Dillon, treasurer; and Arvilla Anderson, secretary. The officers of the Laurian society are Miss Elizabeth On Thursday night a dance was given at Sanford hall for the college If You Are That Man or Woman | —who never rides on a street car. . ’ q —who never travels on a train. —who never goes out in an automobile. —who never steps in a buggy. If you are the person who never used a taxicab, bus or jitney—then you -are not interested in travel accident insurance. . 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Fill out the coupon right-now while you think about it and bring it or mail it to the Pioneer today. This insurance may be taken out by every old as well as every new sub- scriber who lives in the city of Bemidji, in outside towns or in any of the rura! districts. Every member of every family both men and women £ £ Wisconsin FOOTBALL GAME Fare and one third for the Round trip know whit tho: will do for hors horse tlesh. They between the ages of 16 and 70 may be insured. No red tape—.no med- ical examination. after all| games | out there on the desert. Nell's nearly twenty now, and so far as we know she's pever caréd a rap for any fellow. And shes hs good aud lovable as she is pretty, but I'm afraid she'll never grow into a woman while we live out in this lonely ‘land. And you've al- ways hated towns where there was a chunce for. thétgirl—just becaus were afraid sh all in love, always heen strange, even silly ,I've done. my best f loved her a8 if she were my dgughter. I've changed man, ness plans tosnit your whims. ave rough‘times ahead, maybe. 1 need men. T hire this chap Gale if he'll stay. Let Nell take her chance with him. She'll be all the better for it.” ‘Clammy handshake” and had assembled, Halloween were played during the ezrly eve-, ning, and later seven tables of bridge. Punch was served from the witch’s kettle. At a late hour the Halloween lunch was served by the hostesses. All- reported a miost en-, joyable time. about ) ell— own busi- There know fine hor So T don’t sleep nights any more.” ! “Reckon me an’ Jim might us well tie.up with you for a spell, Beldin'.' \ ¢ been ridin’ up an’ down Arizona ® to keep out of sight of wire fences.” “Laddy, if's open enough arvound Jovlorn: River fo satisfy even un old- | time cowpuncher like you,” . laughed ' Belding. “I'd take your staying on as | some favor, don’t mistake me. Per- haps I can persuade the young man Gale to take a'Job with me.” at's shore likely. He had. ho motey, no friends. 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This i3 the sensational discovery of Sir Jagardis Chandra - Bose, the famous Indian botanist. - According to Sir Jagardis, great quantities of water are absorbed . dnily by the dverage tree. This water is driven up to the very top of the tree and then breathed out again through the leaves. ixperiments were carried out by Sir Jagardis at his botanice! institute in Caleutta. He says there Is wo charaeteristic mani- festation of anlmel life_which could on call, |f! said he An' If a i ou're lookin® for he'll | do.” replied Ladd, with a dry chuckle. “Maybe I ought to think twice be- fore taking a zer into my fam- " sald Belding, v. “Well. T he's all right, ryman’s friend. lunger? “Bum? Signed ‘Address City OCCUPATION . , being the bum or: He' must be all right#* TLunger? didn’'t T tell “I hope Laddy's not mistaken in his; you T shook hands with this boy an” was plunib 1 to meet him?" de- opinion of this newcomer,” replied Mrs, Belding, with a sigh of resigna- t young man and the girl will bej ' Starved. TN go in now. If Nell hap-| : pens around don't—don’t flatter her,| i | Laddy. like you did at dinper. Don't ’ ;m\nflwl‘ Laddy. with considerable. ! . . cee 3 3] ieat. Munifestly le had been af-| Benevolent Lady—Are you a crimle | et s hntll. Dt e A i | i ; - ) - . . re you at present a subscriber? ... . | 5 fronied_ Tom Reldin, s sentle- | Al from cholce, o were you led into’| Pasteurized Milk, Rich in " P e ]‘ z an, PO i K You in—in hal 3 . i il a second. 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