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THE SUNSET
By Rex Beach
cooyrsshs ., Harper q Brothers

hearty" He set a plate Of bread and
bacon In her lap. then opened a glass
jar of jam.
The woman ate and drank slowly.
She was too tired to be hungry, and
meanwhile the young man squatted
upon his heels and watched her
through the smoke from q husk ciga-
rette.
slave you had your supperT she
finally inquired.
"Who me? Oh, I'll eat with the
help" He smiled, and when his fash
ing teeth showed white against his
leathery tan the woman decided he
was not ut all bad-looking. He was
very tall and quite lean, with the long
legs of a horseman-thls latter feature
accumulated by his high-heeled boots
and by the short canva cowboy coat
that reached only to his cartridge belt.
His features she could not well make
out, for the FIRE was little more than
a bed of Goals, and he fed It, Indian
like. with a twig or two at a time.
IL beg your pardon. I'm selfish"
She extended her cup and plate as an
invitation for him to share their con-
tents. please eat with me-"
But he refused. II amt hungry" he
affirmed. "Honestl"
Accustomed as she was to the diff
fidence of ranch hands, she refrained
from urging him, and proceeded with
her repast. When she had finished she
lay back and watched him as he ate
sparingly.
MY horse fell crossing the Arroyo
Grande," she announced, abruptly. "Hc
broke a leg, and I had to shoot him."
IFS there any water in the Grande?'
asked the man.
mo. They told me there was plenty.
] knew Of this charco, SO / made for
It."
"Who told you there was water in
the arroyoT
''1hose Mexicans at the little goat
ranch"
"Balli. So you walked in from Ar
royo Grande. It's q good ten miles
straightaway, and I reckon You came
crooked. Eh?"
Eyes. And 1t was very hot. / was
never here but once, and-the country
looks different when you're afoot."
"It certainly does" the nan nodded.
Thon he continued, musingly: mo wa
ter there. Ell? / figured there might
be a little" The fact appeared to
please him, for he nodded again rs
he went on with his meal. "Not much
rain down here. ! reckon"
"very little. Where are you from?"
"Me? Hebbronyille. My name is
Law
Evidently. thought the woman, this
fellow belonged to the East outfit, or
some Of the other big cattle ranches
In the Hebbronvllle district. Probably
he was a range boss or a foreman.
After a time she snid, II suppose the
nearest ranch Is that Bali placer"
"Yes'm."
"Td like to borrow your horse"
Mr.. Law stared into his plate. "Well
miss, I'm afraid"
She added, hastily. "Tl send you q
fresh n by Balll's hoy in the morn
ing"
law shook his head. IL can't loan
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ilavsns i0cassa the group ss . POS.
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CAREFULLY PLAN
FARM BUILDINGS
Ramshackle Structures Don't
Encourage Scientific
Agriculture.
HOW 70 PLACE YOUR GROUPS
Protect implements and Stock, Save
Extra Labor, Lower Fire Danger,
These Are Problems That
Must Be Considered.
BY WILLIAM A. RADFoRD.

Mr.. william A. ttadford win answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject of building work on the farm. for
the readers of this paper. On account OF
his wide experience as Editor. Author and
Manufacturer, he is, without doubt, the
highest authority on all these subjects.
Address all inquiries to William A. Rad
ford, No. 1927 Prairie avenue, Chicago.
ILL.,. and only inclose two-cent stamp for
reply.
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CHAPTER !.
The Water.Hole.

i
The Water-Hoie.
A fitful breeze played among the
mesquite bushes. The naked earth.
where it showed between the clumps
Of grass, was baked plaster hard. AL
though the sun was halfway down the
west, Its glare remained untempered.
and the ta%ntalizing shade of the sparse
mesquite was more Of n trial than q
comfort to the lone woman who, refus-
ing Its deceitful invitation, plodded
steadily over the waste. Stop, indeed,
she dared not. In spite of her fatigue,
regardless of the torture from feet and
limbs unused to walking, she must,
as she constantly assured herself, keep
going until strength failed. Somewhere
to the northward, perhaps a mile, per-
haps q league distant, lay the water
hole.
Desert travel was nothing new to
her; thirst and fatigue were old nc
Quaintances. She readjusted the strap
of the empty water bag over her shout
der and the loose cartridge belt at her
hip, then set her dusty feet down the
slope. The sun had grown red and
huge when at last In the ~hard-baked
earth she discovered fresh footprints.
She followed them gladly, encour-
aged when they were joined by
Others. A low bluff rose on her left,
and along its crest scattered Spanish
daggers were raggedly silhouetted
against the sky. She tried to run, but
her legs were heavy; she stumbled a
great deal. and her breath made
=Fsdsstresssng sounds Hs It issued
from her open lips. Rounding the
steep shoulder of the ridge, she has
tended down a dcclivity into n knot OK
scrub oaks and ebony trees, then halt
ed, starring ahend Of her. Nesting in
a shallow. fllnty bowl was a pool of
wafer. and on its brink a little fire was
burning.
1t was q tiny fire, overhung with a
'~blackened pot; the odor Of greasewood
and mesquite smoke was sharp. A
mnn. rising swiftly to his feet ut the
first sound, was staring at the new
conner; he was as alert MS any wild
thing. But the woman staggered d.
rectly toward the pond, seeing nothing
after the first glance except the water.
She would have flung herself full
length upon the edge. but the man
stepped forward and stayed her. then
placed a tin cup In her hand. She
mumbled something In answer to his
greeting and the hoarsc. ~rayenlike
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y0u my horse. mlss. I GOT TO meet
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In this serial we are given an
intimate view Of conditions that

Intimate view Of conditions that
have prevailed on the border for
a long time. Newspaper reports
apparently have not gone to the
bottom Of the situation. Trou-
b~le-making circumstances be-
tween the Mexican and Amerl-
a peoples are deeper than one
or two OF half a dozen raids on
border towns by outlaw gangs,
and these circumstances won't
work themselves out satisfaction
IIy In . week or a month or a year.
Yes, Mr.. Beach has given Us a
picture Of conditions. But In
Ateart Of the Sunset" he has CIV
en- us also a charming love story,
one Of the best this paper has
printed; and we feel confident
that all Of you will enjoy Il thor.
oughIy.
THE EDITOR.
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WI
"syhen win he conner
ttI1e'd ought to be here ut early dark
tomorrow evening" Needless Of her
dIsmny. Ne continued. ~Yes'm. about
sundown.s
'Hut--I can't stay here. I'll ride to
Baili's and have Jour Horse back BY
afternoon.
'1fy man might como earlier than I
expect Mr.. Law persisted.
4I1eoIly. I can't zee what difference
Il would make. II wouldn't interfere
with rom appointment to let me-
Law smiled slowly, and. setting his
plate oslde. selected 4 fresh Cigarette;
then. a. he reached for q coal. hs 81
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-06
Coming Events

Sept. determination day for ru-
raj route carrier for new route No. 3.
E Sept. 1O-Bemidji public schools
open.
The Beltrami county district court
convenes September IL. =,
Sept. 12-l3-14-Twelfth Annual
Beltrami County Fair.
Sept. deepening of duck and
prairie chicken hunting season.
Sept. II, IS, 19-Red Lake Indian
Fair.
September 25-Next meeting OF
Beltrami county board of commits
2 october 10-Opening day of Uni
versity of Minnesota.
October 29-Special election for
issuing of bonds to pay for bridge
and city hall.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-06
B. P. o. E. ELKS NOTICE

There IL more Catarrh in this section
Of the country than all other diseases
put together, and for years it was sup
posed to be incurable Doctors prescribed
local remedies. and by constantly failing
to cure with local treatment, pronounced
It incurable. Catarrh is a local disease.
greatly Influenced by constitutional con-
ditions and therefore requires constitu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine, manufactured by F. J. Cheney &
Co., Toledo, Ohio, is a constitutional
remedy, is taken internally and acts
thru the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
Of the System. One Hundred Dollars re-
ward is offered for any case that Halls
Catarrh Medicine fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials.
F.. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
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S O. C l E T Y
GIVEN FAREWELL PARTY

Mrs. Moritz was given farewell
party Tuesday evening by number
of friends and neighbors, and was
presented with a remembrance gift.
The party was given at the home OF
Mrs. l.. F. johnson. Mrs. Moritz left
yesterday morning for Minneapolis
where she will visit her son before
going to Plentywood, Mont, to join
her husband.
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ON SAD MISSION

Glenn Williams left last evening
for Middle River, Mimi, to attend
the funeral of his brother, Winfield
Williams, who was electrocuted at
the paper mill at International Falls
last Saturday. The funeral was held
at Middle River today. The de-
ceased was SO years old and leaves
a wife and three children, 3, and 9
years old
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-06
MEETING POSTPONED

The meeting of the Unity club
of the Fifth ward has been postponed
from tonight until next Thursday
\ night, at which time the members
will be entertained at the Albert
Westlund home.
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Personals and
Newsy Notes

Mrs. p. H. Skipton of Puposky
passed yesterday in the city.
$4,000 to loan On farms. Dean
Land Co.-Adv. ~~.. ...,.~. $500 d7ltl
Mr.. and Mrs. D. r. Rutherford OF
Blackjack we're between-train visit
ors yesterday.
"Get Rich quick" for all your
photo work. Rich Studio, 29 10th
St. Phone STOW. Let us serve you.
limo 91S
Mrs. R. E. Skipton of Minneapolis
is visiting relatives at Puposky for
two, weeks.
One OF these nice days you ought
% go to Hakkerup's and have your
nicfnra taken,-Adv. 14tf
B.P. 0. E. ELKS NOTICE
Mrs. Mary Guthrie of Turtle River
passed yesterday in the city on bust
ness.
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DR.. w. X. Denison and Del Burgess
spent yesterday at Cass Lake on
business.
There Will be a regular meeting
of the Elks lodge September 6.
e. H. Jerrard, Sec'y.
Mrs. J. L. Tack of Green, Ia, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. H. e. Flora
of Turtle River, for a month.
Mrs. Doree Laurent of Crookston is
the guest of her sister here for
week.
!! Arthur Peterson, Floyd Hill, John
Wiltse and William Wiltse of Bagley
were business visitors today.
Mrs. Hattie Ostrander of Turtle
River spent yesterday in the city
shopping.
Mrs. William Blakely, who has
been visiting relatives in Hubbard
county, has returned to her home at
Farley.
Miss June Williams, Mrs., Joe
Steidle and Mrs. William Masterson
of the town of Northern transacted
business here Wednesday.
A change of delivery to family GUS
toners will be made from daily to
four times a week, owing to the cold
weather. The delivery days will be
after September 10, Mondays, We'd
nesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Joe Bisiar and Joe McTaggart left
this morning for Kelliher, Blackjack
and Northome where they will trans
act business.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. w. Kiehl and
family, accompanied by Mr.. Kiehls
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Kiehl,
left this morning for Staples by mo-
tor.
Mrs. Charles Blakely of Turtle
River brought her little son to Be-
midi yesterday to consult a local
doctor with regard to an injured
hand.
Mrs. Julia Titus accompanied her
daughters, Misses Elizabeth and
Margaret, to Minneapolis today
where the girls will attend business
college this winter Mrs. Titus will
return to Bemidji Wednesday of next
week.
Miss ElOise Dickens, who has been
the guest of Bemidji friends for a
few days, returned to her home to-
day. Miss Dickens will not return
to the Bemidji high school this year
but will have special teacher at the
agency. She is the daughter of Su-
perintendent and Mrs. w. F. Dickens.
Mrs. Andrew Abbott and H. G.
Doughty of Eagle Bend, who have
been the guest of relatives in Be-
midi since Sunday, returned to their
home today, making the trip by mo-
tor. Mrs. Richard Van Arnam &C
companied them to Eagle Bend where
she will spend a week or ten days
with her sister, Mrs. Abbott.
Rev. Soren Ruskjer and wife and
two sons of Sank Center, Mr.. Lun-
deem and daughter, Esther, of Alex
andria are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul Foucault while enroute to their
homes from the town of Jones, where
they have been the guests of rela-
tives. Rev. Ruskier is nephew Of
Mrs. Foucault. They will motor to
their homes tomorrow.
F. C. Fisher, of the Security Ma
tional bank of Cedar Rapids, Ia. is
business visitor in the city for a
couple of days. Mr.. Fisher visited
Birchmont Beach summer hotel yes
terday and was very much surprised
and delighted to find that Bemidji
had such a modern and up-to-date
summer resort He also stated he
thought Bemidji was an active little
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-06

Miss Eleanor Shulda of Tenstrike
has arrived in the city to attend
high school, this being her senior
year.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-06

Mrs. A. O. Hoganson has received
message from Minneapolis stating
that her mother, Mrs. H. P. Hanson,
is critically ill.
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TO LEAVE FOR FAIR

J. A. Fenton and wife will leave
this evening for Minneapolis where
they will attend the state fair and
visit friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Fenton
will return from their trip Monday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-06

H. M. Clark will go to the Twin
Cities tonight on business.
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Vivian and Wilma McFerran OF
Brainerd, who have been visiting
friends in Bemidji, have returned
to their home.
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NOTICE OF MEETING

There will be a meeting of the
Modern Samaritans at the Odd Eel
lows hall this evening at 8 o'clock.
All members are urgently requested
to be present (Signed)
E. A. SHANNON,
Good Samaritan.
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Miss Mildred Loomis, principal OF
the Bemidji high school, arrived in
the city this morning from her home
in Minneapolis and will assume he1
duties Monday.
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Owing to the cold weather we will
deliver ice to family customers four
times week, beginning Monday,
September 10. Delivery days will be
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sat-
urday. Smart-Getchell Ice Co.
I'd 96-98
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An ice cream social will be held
in the basement of St. Philips Cath.
Ollie church this evening. They also
served during the afternoon.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-09-06

Mrs. Theodore Liligren and son
Jack, left this morning for Mime
apolis where they will be the guest
of friends and relatives for abou
three weeks.
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DR.. w. X. Denison and Del Burgess
spent yesterday at Cass Lake on
business.

Mrs. Hattie Ostrander of Turtle
River spent yesterday in the city
shopping.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-17
MARINES REPORTED
LANDED AT SANTIAGO

Havana, Cuba. Feb. f6.--It IL
reported unofiiCially but on good
authority tonight that marines
from United states warships were
landed today at Santiago. 1t was
said that the niutincers and rebels
fed into the woods at the APP
proach of the American forces.
The Santa Clara district was re-
ported tonight as having been tran
quill since Manner Lima defeated the
group of revolutionists under Sanchez
del Porta It is stated that the rebels
lost twenty killed. fifteen wounded and
five prisoners.
The capital Is quiet.
The capital Of the province of Can
aguay still Is held by revolutionists,
said to number 5000. Loyal forces
IN the province are mohilizing at
various potats and beginning to move
IN On the capital. Major Putols, with
one regiment Of government. troops,
has landed near Ciego de Avila. Other
troop movements indicate much ac-
tivity OF the government troops In
modifying at strategic positions.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-17
NO IDEA OF DROPPING
SUITS AGAINST SMYTHE

with reference to the Harrisonburg
news item of Thursday morning con-
corning the Keezell- Bertram suit
against X. b. Smythe in which 1t was
stated ut seems to be the concensus
OF opinion in Harrisonburg that the
suits VIII never come to trial." George
N. Conrad. OF counsel for keezell and
bertram. writes The Virginian from
Harrisonburg:
1t Is quite evident that the report
winch was sent you emanated from a
source where the wish was father to
the thought that the suits will never
come up for hearing That any such
opinion exists in Harrisonburg Is like.
wise grossly incorrect.
1t is well-known here that the suit
or Bertram against Smythe would have
been tried at this term of court ex-
cept Tor the serious illness % Mr.. Kee-
.zelIs wife Every preparation had
been made by the attorneys OF Bertram
to try the case"
Mr.. Conrad concludes ....,.....
The attempt to create the impress
sion In the State that there is any
disposition on the part of Bertram or
keexel to abandon the cases has no
foundation In fact"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-17
YOUNG PRESDYTER|AkS
OPEN CONFERENCE HERE
Grestest Gathering Of sunday school
Workers Of That Church VIII
Have Banquet Tonight. :.

with seventy-two boys present in
tne1r division and l07 girls answering
the roll call as delegates in their or
sapization, total OF l79 young people
from all the Presbyterian Sunday
schools Of the city. the workers con-
terences OF the Presbyterian Sunday
schools last night had a most auspi-
cious beginning. The conferences
elected officers. mapped out the work
to be accomplished and exchanged
greetings, The sessions are being held
IN the house of the Presbyterian Com
mittee of Publication. at 8-S North
sixth street. and will continue through
Sunday evening.
Today will be the big day of the con-
ferences as full sessions will be held
from 1880 o'clock until 1. and the con-
ference banquet will be had tonight
at $50. For the banquet every one Of
the $50 seats had been taken by yes
terday afternoon. and tonights event
promises to be the most enthusiastic
ever participated in by-the young
people of the Presbyterian church In
Richmond.
At the organization meetings of the
conferences last night devotions in the
boys division were led by Gilbert
Glass, and In the girls division by
Miss Anna Branch Binford. Following
the election of onicers by the boys.
the officers carried greetings to the
girls conference. Greetings to the
boys conference from the girls were
conveyed by a special committee made
up by Miss Otelia Simmons, OF Gin
ter Park. Miss Pierce. of Mispah. and
Miss Robinson. of the Third church.
J. r. Marcum. of Huntington. w. Va,
field secretary of the secondary d.
vision of the International Sunday
School association. boys conference
leader, and Miss Anna Branch Bin
ford. girls leader, were the principal
speakers in the respective divisions
last night. The officers of the confer
ences elected at the opening session
are:
Boys conference-Preside J. r.
Rogers. of Grace Covenant; vice-pres-
ident. r. Taylor Coleman. of the First
church, and secretary, Sidney Sands,
Of the Second.
Girls' conference-pres ident, Miss
Elizabeth Gwathmey. of Grace-Cove-
nant; Vice-president. Miss Mary Tay-
Tor. OF the Second. and secretary, Miss
Frances McFaden. OF the First.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-17
SALAzAR'S VICTIMS
DELIBERATELY SHOT

Washington. Feb. l6-Andrew
Peterson, Hugh Accord and Bert Jen-
sen, the three American COWBOYS
hose bodies were found yesterday in
Mexican territory. about half mile
south ot the international boundary.
were apparently deliberately murder
ed, the Commanding officer of tho
United States troops at Hachita, n.
NJ, reported today to the war depart
ment. Lem spillsbury. the Mormon
scout who discovered the remains
said that all three of the cowboys had
been shot through the brain. The
bodies were recovered and tonight
were to be brought into Hachita.
Colonel Taggart. commanding at
Fort Ringgold. today advised the war
department as follows:
Lieutenant Ayres, Florida troops
at Lopena, reports that last night
eight bandits crossed the border at
Soledad ranch, fifteen miles north of
III Tigre Arroyo. One man and seven
horses were captured. Seven OF the
bandits. on foot and in the brush. are
being pursued
Salazar's actions are giving the war
department grave concern. The ad-
min.stration will probably delay punt
tive action at least until the arrival
Of Ambassador Fletcher is reported
from Mexico City.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-17
WANT COMPULSORY
MILITARY TRAINING

Washington, Feb ie--The need FOR
compulsory military training was
strongly emphasized today in speeches
on the floor OF the house during de-
bate on the army appropriation bill
Speeches advocating compulsory
military training were made by Rep
resentatiNes Kahn and Oluey. members
OF the house military affairs commit
tee. Representative Mckensie. OF IL
linois said;
Il believe the people of this country
are drifting towards universal mill
fary training and compulsory military
service. ] want the people of this
country from now on until congress
meets again to think over this great
question"
Representative Caldwell. OF New
York. served notice that he would
propose later an amendment for COM
pulsory military training.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-17
400 ILLINOIS BARS
FACE OPTION FIGHT

More IAN 400 saloons a-e involved
.8 local option elections TO he held in
illinois this spring Township cleo
IONS TN areas containing 200 bars viii
vote Two weeks later.
4 Lively campaign for dry state
capital is already in progress. The
Springfield elect on takes place April
:. Three Years ago, majority OF the
~otncn's votes in this city we're
counted against prohibition. The drys
expect a different result this time.
panvillG will certainly vote Al I'll
Efforts have been begun to oh
i3iu vote in East St Louis, one Of
he wettest towns in the Middle West
where sunday closing has been in eff
fcut only "A few weeks
Other cjties and villages where Pc
in'ons are being circulated for the
second election date include Pana in
christian county. Elmwood Park In
Cook, NAuVoo in Hancock Danforth
In lroquois, Galena in 10 Daviess.
'arlinvil]e in Macoupin Henry and
l.acou in Marshall Havana in
Mason, and Johnston City in WILL
hanson
Danforth in lroquoiS county and
Havana in Mason county are plan
nine 10 vote on both dates. first as
township and then as cities.
The township In which petitions
arc known 10 have been circulated for
fHiuG include: Cold In Bureau. South
t'ork i'm Christian, Lake in Clinton.
Northticld IN Cook York In Adam
son ju Dupsge Highland in Grundy
.NAlnson in Henry Danforth in Iro-
ouois, ptta ia kankakee, Harmon in
Lee, lHio-J. Livsngton. Jarvis in
Madison, Havana in Mason, Timber
IN Peoria. pivernon and Clear Lake
y stark, lrVington in Washin ct on.
Hopkins and Montnforency In White
side