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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-10-04
For a Natural Preserve.

When speaking before the Com
mercial club while here, Governor
Eberhart urged that the city at once
get possession of the strip of Nor
way pine at the head of the lake.
He said that it will be too late once
it is cut and that the city should be
looking ahead and providing play
grounds for the generations to come.
''ln a few years." said the COVER
nor, such stands of timber as the
tract at the head of the lake will be
SO rare that people will come miles
to see them. l believe that the state
can aid you in securing that tract.
Once it is secured, a lodge, such as
Douglas lodge at the Itasca. state
park, could be erected and the place
would prove mecca for motorists.
"You men should take into consid-
Grafton the fact that Bemidji will be
the junction point of one of the
north and south state roads and the
road west from Duluth. What will be
easier in year or two than for mo-
florists to run from the Twin Cities to
the Itasca state park, make another
run to Bemidji and stay at the head
of the lake, and then either con-
tinue north or go east and visit some
of the parks north and west of Du-
luth? From Duluth to the Twin Cit
les there is now a good auto road.
Il believe that Bemidji has a fu-
ture and will continue to grow even
after the lumber mills have gone
The city should be looking ahead to
the time when there will be little or
no virgin timber left and plan to
save some so that it will be a mecca
for TOURISTS
The suggestion of the governor
that the city secure the tract at the
head of the lake contains nothing
new but coming from such a source
adds interest to the question. State
Forester Cox has already been ap-
preached on the proposition and has
intimated that if the city will go
ahead with the matter, the state may
be in a position to lend some finan-
cial aid. Every year that passes sees
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-10-04

Handy % Have Around.
Are you one Of those who believe
the dog Is mans most faithful friend ~
Il must admit that am not"
Then you, take it. do not keep
. dog?"
"Oh, yes. keep one, but not be-
cause like the brutes. It happens
that the one we have always bowls
numerically when my wife tries to
sing. Judge.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-10-04

A Rural Retort.
acationist-Where does this road
go to?
Farmer Smart-It hasn't budged an
inch in my time. mister.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-10-04

Ready to oblige.
Little James, while at neighbours,
was given a piece of bread and butter,
and politely said, Thank you"
That's right, James," said the lady;
II like to hear little boys say Thank
you"
WELL" rejoined James, "if you want
to hear me say it again, you might
put some jam on it,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-10-04
Just Simply Died.

The Democrats have already for
gotten their campaign song "You
Gotta Quit Kickin' My Dawg
Aroun' Evidently the pup got as
tired as some of those real Southern
"dawgs'' and just laid down and
died.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-10-04
How Doctor Helped Lawye

Il certainly think these profession.
al men play into one another's hands. 3"
what do you mean by that?"
"A doctor charged for advising me
to get right out into the country. and
while there, in order to kill time,
made love to a rural maiden, and now
I'm paying lawyer to defend me in q
breach of promise case.-Satire.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-10-04

PaBadoxlcal.
do you notice how oddly people
are talking about the weather."
what do you mean?"
"They are so warmly praising this
cool summer"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-10-04

Keeping II Dark.
Eve-"What was my name before
was married."
Adam-'1ll tell you some time; we
are trying to keep it out of the pa
pers.'-Satire.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-10-04

Knew the Symptoms.
His wiley cooed q loving note,
In most bewitching way;
He drew his check book from his coat
And said. How much today?"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-10-04
What Willuno MIsaed.

Their laughing eyes and cleaning curl
We dearly like to note;
Alas. there were no chorus girls
When Shakespeare lived and wrote.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-10-04
Ask Father

Ask Father. ~
Tho summer belle at home we ind
With twenty seven trunks.
She left some broken hearts behind.
Also 800 plunks. - r.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-10-04

Mrs. Askitt Cat the mountain resort,
4 temperance hoteD-Every day you
men make several trips to see the her.
NIT. Where is he?
Mr.. Askitt-Sh! He's the bartend.
er.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-09-24
the peak of the cheap and shabby hal
called his name.
nWnndnrnooItU

the peak Of the cheap and shabby hat,
called his name.
"Vanderpooli"
The millionaire heard, for he made
an ~irresolute little movement as II
to return, but, changing his mind, only
pulled his hat over his eyes, and
walked off rapidly. For a moment
Leigh almost doubted the veracity OF
his recognition. Reginald Vanderpool
in what amounted to a disguise! Such
a circumstance seemed far from likely!
And yet he could not be wrong, for
In the folds Of the mans coat he a
distinctly see the black ribbon and
dangling monocle which we're charac'
teristlc of Iris father. Deuce take the
man, II was very odd for him to rush
off in that manner without speaking!
But, for the matter of that, Vanderpool
had always been something OF a mys-
terry to his acquaintances!
With a shrug, Leigh resumed his
walk, only to have 1t borne in upon
him after a few moments, that the
second of the two men whom he had
interrupted was preceding him. Even
when he turned into Muldoon place
there he was again, crossing the little
paved court twenty-five feet in advance,
and entering at the basement door!
well, If that isn't the d%arnedest
thing!" said Leigh as he mounted the
stairs, puzzled, but thereafter thinking
Of II no more.
He found Pedro engaged upon a
pencil drawing of a very pretty girl
in the act OF washing herself with the
aid OF a cake of soap which she held
In a prominent manner. Leigh started
slightly, as he looked at 1t, but all he
said was:
Still working?"
NO" responded Pedro, II stopped
when the light gave out"
He waved his hand toward the
smaller easel where stood a canvas,
upon which a picture-a street Gene
had been blocked in. Leigh crossed to
look at II, and although the artificial
light made any real judgment of what
he saw difficult, he bent before 1t in.
terestedly, though still without com
ment.
so you have stopped working" said
eh. what do you call the thing you
are doing?"
This is not my work." explained
Pedro. arising. and laying down the
drawing-board. This is just to live,
| have seer many pictures in adver'
tisements like this, often less good
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and perhaps | can sell II. Then need
not use the money of Mr.. Hill. A
good idea, eh?"
YES" assented Leigh. still without
any change Of expression. We'll, come
out and play around with me. | never
see anyone much, except Hill, and as
he has deserted the camp you will
have to fill his place, since you have
undertaken to fill his studio and my
time"
IAN right" said Pedro.
Together they went out. Pedro was
good company, and Leigh responded to
him readily. Between these two had
already sprung up an intimacy that
was accepted by both without sur
prise. 1t seemed so natural to them
to be together, the language that they
spoke was identical, and both we're so
simple In their attitude toward life,
and toward each other. that they
spoke and acted with the feeling Of old
comrades from the first.
Who was this young man, anyhow?
The question was one that lulled
Leigh to sleep that night and persist
emily confronted him on his awaken
ing next morning.
Why was the boy SO retlcent about
his origin, his people. his nationality
even. Sometimes II would swear Pc
dro to be a Spaniard; yet he spoke
Italian fiuently, and French, too. Yet,
when he became earnest and wished
to press q point, good English seemed
to come to him with amazing readi.
ness. And the quality Of the boys
work. 1t was astounding! This lat
ter thought stimulated action.
Slowly Abraham Lincoln Leigh arose
from his untidy bed, and In the early
light of the wintry morning, strobe
into his workshop. Halfway across
the floor he stopped, adding his un.
calmly figure to the motionless throng
which stood about. For several min.
utes he stood stock-still, and then, with
rapid, skilful fingers began to curve
back the hind quarters of the tiger in
the little plasterline sketch.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-09-24
CHAPTER vi.
a Party In the Alley.

For the five weeks that led into the
heart of the winter Pedro worked al
most necessarily.
From daylight till dark he scarcely
left the studio, and only at night
(when they we're not too tired) would
he 90 forth with Leigh upon what they
began to call perception prowls." At
other times they would sit together
and read or talk; sometimes in the
wide, cushioned ingle-nook at Pedro's;
again In tilted chairs, their boots upon
the rim of Leigh's stove.
Leigh was a man who made few
friends; thus It camanabout that Pedro
met hardly any other people. But he
was well content that such should be
the case, delighting as he did In
Leigh's society, and utterly satisfied
with the gentle adventures upon which
the latter led him.
Strange little cafes served them,
and sometimes more pretentious
places.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-09-24
Rebuked.

The Germans-as all extensively
travelled persons know-are great
sticklers for titles. One must not only
say Herr Cancellarius Bolz, Herr Doc
tor Baron Meier, Professor Schmidt;
one must also say Frau Cancellarius
Bolz, Frau Doctor Baronin Meier,
Frau Professor Schmidt. Also there
are fine distinctions In titles. II one
title Is higher than another by so
much as a hairs breadth, the way.
faring man must not call the rightful
owner Of the higher title by the lower
title. Never.
A certain public school teacher who
already enjoyed the title of master
wac promoted to head master. Next
day young Fritz, quite unaware as
yet OF the honor that had come to his
instructor overnight, greeted him with
his usual CHEEKY Good morning, mas.
ter"
Perhaps" said the new head mas
ter with dignity, perhaps you'd rather
Just call me Adolf."-New York Eve
ming Post.
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Through the Fall Academy they
wandered. too, and smaller exhibitions
in the backs OF shops, and in the les
ser galleries. And from one of these
latter visits came about Pedro's choice
of the great De Bush as his future ad-
wiser. All! there al a painter for
you!
That this r~ose-colored existence
should continue forever was taken for
granted by Pedro, whose sole lack
was Mr.. Jones. But one day Leigh
sent word that he had been called
from town by a commission, and might
be gone a week or more.
During the span OF six days Pedro
managed very well alone, simply get
ting up earlier than ever, and work
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-09-24

Losing his balance while worAInS
a church steeple, Frederick HoIllapps
seventy-two years old, Of Deln y.
Springs, fell fifty feet there ana :.
tanned injuries from which he u'eu :
hour later. 1t was the steppIe '".
first accident in the fifty wears Nv"
lowed that dangerous trade
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-09-24

Mrs. Alene Troxell, who shol ny. A
band, former Assemblyman hat ~,
Troxell, as he was entering Tue" Gam
last Christmas night In Grimm" M,
at williamsport, entered a plea I, "a
contendere to a charge Of assam ~. a a
battery and Judge Whitehead a.' ~ ID
recting her to pay the coSts w. M.
rid OF any firearms she HIS"
suspended sentence.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-09-24
sYNoPsls.

Pedro and tho dancing bear. Mr.. Jones.
prevent n tramp from stealing a young
lady's purse. Pedro's ambition to become
a painter spurs him TO quit Old Mia ana
tho strolllng pear dancers. Pedro, Old
Mia and the bear trainers start for New
York. Pedro paints "A portrait for a lunch
wagon man and 80 earns a meal for ms
company. Miss Iris Vanderpool quarrels
with her artist lover. Sam Hin, and they
part. She discovers in her fathers desk
a portrait which she recognizes as that
Of Pedro, who rescued her from the purse
snatcher. Hill, the respondent lover,
meets Pedro and Mr.. Jones In Washing
ton square. Hill discovers talent In
Pedro's drawings and In n mad desire TO
lose himself, gives his studio and all In II
TO Pedro In exchange for Mr.. Jones.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-09-24

the red.haired girl, emerging from the
crowded studio. She had noted his
entrance and Immediately made her
way toward him. Aren't you going
to let him in?" she concluded.
One would have sworn that she had
been expecting him, thought Pedro.
Evidently she had not forgotten the
roadside encounter.
Pedro Is the humble servant Of you
BOTH" said he, with that sweeping
bow OF his.
And this Is Mr.. Milligan, our host"
said she.
The two shook hands, and even
while Milligan muttered something by
way of acknowledging the introduc-
ton, he was carried off by a phalanx
OF men who came up, clamoring for
more beer. With a swift gesture the
girl beckoned to Pedro, and he fol-
lowed UP a narrow, winding staircase,
which brought them out upon a little
balcony. The Madonna Lady seated
herself upon q. divan and motioned Pc
dro to follow suit.
Madonna, ! saw you through the
window, and | could not resist coming
In, even though | was a stranger to
the house"
She smiled at him.
you saved me just in time" he con
tinued, elise | might have failed OF
entrance"
And you really came because you
saw me?"
For what other r~eason?" said he.
Madonna. what is your manner"
Iris" said she, lifting her great
eyes. that were like those selfsame
blossoms. my fathers name Is Van
derpool. What other name have you,
besides Pedro?"
81 have no other" he replied after
an almost im%perceptible pause.
She raised her head, as If in disbe'
lief. All! that wonderful line from
chin to breast! Surely some day he
must contrive to paint 1t.
81 am speaking as ] must" he told
her. viii you not believe me when
| say that the only name | can give
you is that which you have heard?"
This had a perfume of mystery, but
while It added to her already keen in
terest in him, she maintained her pose
of offense.
IF 1t was only to be unkind, why did
you rescue me just now?" he asked.
She laughed a little.
you once saved me from real dan.
ger" she replied; the least | could dc
was to spare you, in turn"
Swiftly Pedro leaned toward her. In
his eyes shone a light that might have
meant pure mischief, but this she did
not see, for she had turned away her
head again. His voice was very sibi
liant, carrying a subtlety of meaning
which was delicate in the extreme.
Madonna Iris!" he said, when you
turn your head so, It Is lovely beyond
words! Do you know that the line Of
your chin and throat is like the silver
white edge of the young moon? All
Now you are angry. Forgive me; but
| have dreamed of that line since firs'
| saw you'll"
There was a tense pause between
them.
NO, | am not angry" she said a
last in a low voice, looking i%ntently
at the sticks of her fan as she spoke
You see, | had not forgot you, either
81 shall not give you chance to for
get!" he exclaimed to his companion
But before she could reply, a you'll
who had been watching her, rushed VI
and claimed her for the dance. Witt
a smile she "a gone; and in a few
moments he saw her and her partner
emerge upon the floor below.
While he stood watching her. a maj
Joined him, and after a nod and thu
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-09-24

Mrs. John Shaffner, wife OF a IaIh''
living near Harrisburg, saved the H's
of her five children by throwing tsn
out of windows when their home causl'
fire. The father jumped from the VIII
dow first and caught the yOungS'sn
The home was destroyed.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-09-24

The Stewartstown Agricultural !"
ISOLATION, which annually conlu''
fairs all over York county, has O'''
chartered with a capitalization OF W,
thousand dollars. Sixty-nino names y
subscribers are attached to the cDA'
ter.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-09-24

Morris Brehm was probably ialall
burned and four other men serlOusp
hurt when a gasoline tank blew "
In a garage at Harrisburg. Brehm DO
only been working in the establishment
a week.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-09-24

A little child Of Mrs. David WeItlsL
thirty-four years old, Of BaumstoVl
found her dead upon the kitchen f@'
from inhaling illuminating gas. Ts
keyholes and windows were found
stuffed.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-09-24

prefer Of a cigarette. which was &C
cepted, stood beside him at the bal.
cony rail,
This new acquaintance was a thick
set young man, blond and rugged of
feature. He was not in evening clothes
indeed, only two or three of the
men were-and he did not look over
prosperous. But he fairly radiated
energy and enthusiasm, and his face
was strong and %arresting. For several
moments they stood looking down into
the crowd.
CTO BE CONTINUED0
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-09-24

Patrick j. Price, thirty-elB" .,r,,
old. and son of Thomas PFlVe' 10
burgess of Archibald borough !, |,
found dead in a gas'illeu iO s,,sgsI
hotel on Pennsylvania M
Whether Price, who was o"S ,qana|
best known young men IN L"O '".a,.s|
county, committed suicide o.. mi ya|
ally left the gas Jet open aa1 orpas
been determined by the au'nO'
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-09-24

Fire that is thought to have been
!aused by mice nibbling at matches
caused a loss of $1,000 to the home o.
Alfred Siesholtz at BoyertOwn. Th,
family we're almost suffOcated by To
smoke.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-09-24

Fremont Lenke, financial secretar
of Camp So, P. o. s. of A., at Tove,
City, was sent to jail for one year 70,
embezzling 1888 belonging to the cam
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-09-24
VI.
Tho People Downstairs.

II has been said that as Leigh en-.
tered the front door of the studio
building in Muldoon place, the sec
ond, and to him unknown. OF the two
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-09-24
Child Finds Mother Dead-Mo,h..
Saves Family From Fire-Fiw
Hurt In Gasoline Explosion.
Steeple Jacks Fall Fatal.

William Zimmerman, a well.kpov,
Dauphin county farmer, was iopDd
dead In bed at his home In HALIFAX
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-09-24

James v. Murray, corporation CLERK
in the Auditor Generals department
and a taxation expert, has resigned 10
resume his practice.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-09-24

Members Of the Dolphin County By
Endorsed the candidacy for Judge Geo
Kunkel for Supreme Court Justice and
named a Campaign Committee.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-09-24

John Miller and his son David were
seriously injured when the rope Of The
scaffold on which they were painting
at Schuylkill Haven broke. They fell
more than thirty feet.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-09-24

David Reber, ar aged resident o.
Cresona, was arrested by State police.
charged with setting fire to bis own
home at that place.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-09-24

Orlando Dowlands, Of West Cain, has
been arrested for the larceny Of li
Of school books from the wagon o.
Israel Berry, one of the School d.
rectors.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-09-24

The eight-hour moveS Sss'
United States began In low
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-09-24

In a fall from a wagon, when II,
seat tilted. August 0. England, Of West
Chester, suffered fractures Of both
wrists.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-09-24

The Treasury Department m tbdB
ington notified Joseph II. S ,~,, a sAS
would purchase the Soutn W." sud
building site on West bro 'aOa b. "
Tamaqua, or's22,OOO as oie has "
school board. The Departures ns gsSI
purchased ten feet of adJolu'I mon v
from A. w. 8. Loewn anu uu,,IdlnE 2
plot will erect a Federal pu a. ,lnla|
appropriation for when
been made.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-09-24

The Cumberland County Grand jury
found q true bill against Max Morgan
than, charged with the murder Of John
M. Rupp, a farmer.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-09-24

George S. Thiele, a brakeman, u
Pottsville, was badly injured when b,
fell from his freight train between two
cars. He may recover.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-09-24

The trustees of the Lev Is rss
pital launched a campaien Snes y n
900 to pay off the indeO'o'D'
institution. u
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-09-24

Miss Sara vandever, Of w' ,so ySa
who has been in Paris
has arrived home safely
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-09-24

Seventeen cases OF uithlb Z
developed in West Ches''
days.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-09-24

II have something that will hold
him." replied Rowe. II still have the
thing by means of which first inter
ested him!"
which is?" said the other sugges-
lively.
Rowe laughed, an unpleasant laugh
that was characteristic Of him, and
reached for the wine,
THAT, my simple friend, ! am not
going to reveal" said he politely. But
It's efficacy you need not doubt. Has
IL not suficed so far? Why should
o doubt that It will work In the fu-
ture, until we have sucked this simple
American gentleman dry? Paugh!
hold him In the hollow Of my hapd!"
$50 you possess knowledge of some
secret that he fears the exposure of!
All, | suspected as much"
81 have not said So" replied Rowe,
smiling confidently at the end of his
cigarette. "Be content, Yznaga, that
| my knowledge serves it's purpose"
"And serves to keep you leader OF
this enterprise!" snapped the visitor
Very we'll. Have 1t as you will
Thank the blessed saints you have nc
hold over mel | should dislike to
find myself In those nlcotine-stained
fingers of yours, amigo mlol"
Perhaps you are In them" re
marked Rowe, amused.
81! What n%onsense!"
"How about your connection with
this AFFAIR." Does 1t not place you
somewhat at my mercyf A respect
able member Of the international com
merce committee"
"Hush!" said the other. pallng Q