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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-12-05
SOUTH DAKOTA ALSO
RATlFlE SUFFRAGE

Pierre, S. D., Dec. 5.-Ratification
of the federal woman suffrage resolu-
ton was completed by the South Da-
kota legislature when the senate
passed the measure. The lower
house acted on the resolution We'd
nesday. South Dakota is the twenty
first state to ratify the amendment:
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-12-05
W0MEN'S CIVIC CLUB
HEARS SPEAKER SAT'DAY

Much interest is being taken, by
the women of Bemidji in the regular
meeting of the Community & Civic
club which is to be held tomorrow
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock in the as
ISOLATION rooms, city building.
The principal speaker will be Miss
Gladys Harrison Of Minneapolis. who
will discuss "Women's Responsibility
As as Voter" Miss Harrison is ex-
ceptionally qualified to speak con
corning this topic. 1t will be her first
visit to Bemidji.
Women of the city, not members
of the club are invited to attend; the
meeting, as are visitors to Bemid{t in
attendance at the Farm Bureau meet
ing. Coffee and cake will be served
at the conclusion of the meeting.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-12-05
WILSON TO CONFER
ON MEXICAN AFFAIRS

Washington, Dec. 5.-Senators
Hitchcock and Fall were to confer
with the president at $3.50 o'clock
this afternoon regarding the Mexican
situation, it was announced at the
White House today.
The president is eager to settle the
Mexican affair and his condition is
improved. it was stated.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-12-05
COCHRAN TO MATCH
CARPENTER DEMPSEY
(By United: Press. }

London, Dec. 5.-Promoter Coch-
ran declared today that it was his
confidence in matching Jack Dempsey
of America and George Carpenter,
the European champion for a fight
before the Olympia club here June z.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-12-05
Frankly Put.

Recently two old people in the neigh.
horfood were married. Both were well
known, being familiar town characters.
When Jimmy@heard about it he was 20
sEcited he came running in and ex-
G1aimed: 20, mother, Mr.. Old jenkins
md Auntie Old Murray are married,
and I think they're awful long wait.
en-"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-12-05
ALLIES MAKE THREAT
TO OCCUPY TERRITORY
(By United. Press.

London, Dec. 5.-Allies intend to
occupy Frankfort and Essen If Ger
many refuses to accept the protocol
to the peace treaty, an Exchange Tel
egraph dispatch from Paris said to-
day.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-12-05
Bemidji Market Quotations:

Chicago, Dec. 5.-Potato receipts today 80 cars
Market strong Michigan Minnesota and Wisconsin Round
Long Whites, sacked So to 310 bulk $3O Colorado
Round Whites, sacked $3.50. G>;.,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-12-05
HIDES

Depends on the Style. ~:
Parker-"Is your wife a woman'to
look forward to something to worry
about?'' Tucker-"Xes7= yea,4indeed,
she zas-if It is: In: styleias'- =
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-12-05
70 Win Success.

70 Win Success.
The talent Of success is nothing
more than doing what you can well,
and doing vel! whatever you DO with
out thought Of fame:-Lnngfellow.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-12-05
FOUR OF SCH00NER'S
- CREW ARE DROWNED
(By United Press.)

New York, Dec. 5.-Four negroes
Of the crew OF the Mary A. Lynch
were drowned, when the schooner
was rammed and sunk by tug in
the North River today.
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MEATS

Cow hides, No.. /, lb. ..20c-25c
Bull hides, No. /, lib. ...... Ice
Kip hides, No. 1, lb. ...........36c
Calf skins, No. /, lb. ..... 40c-45c
Deacons, each ..............$2 .OO
Horse hides, large, each .$6.0O-$S.0O
Tallow, Id. ............... .8c-l4c
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-12-05

The following prices being paid at Saltwater, MINI
at time of going to press Of today's Pioneer: ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-12-05

Retail I. wy
Eggs, storage, Cog geese. .=;55E
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VEGETABLES
Beans, hand picked navy, cwt. $3.50
Potatoes $2.2O
Round Whites .$..SO
Beans, (Swedish) cwt. .......$5.6O
Beets, per bushel 4Oc
Carrots, per bushel .,......... soc
Domestic cabbage, ton ......$16.00
Holland cabbage, per ton $4,000
Hubbard squash, drug on the market
here
Onions, dry, per cwt. .........$3.60
Butterfat (packing stock) ..... TOO
Butter (packing stock) lb. ....43c
Eggs, per doz. ............... $50
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-12-05
BEMIDJI MARKET QUOTATIONS. Cd

we're being paid in Bemidji at time
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-25

who reviewed a procession OF three
thousand sheep down Monarda way a
few weeks ago. Seeing that you were
there on the job you might be able
to tell me how much duty you col
lected on those sheep"
Aldrich got his temper under con-
troll. He did not show that the taunt
stung him.
That's an unsettled account, Mr..
Whynot. Even the best concern let's
some of its bills run awhile. The col
lection will be attended to in good
time. The United States Government
has way of getting what belongs to
it-irGluding men,"
He started his horse along. His
checks were flushed a bit under the
tan. He felt touch Of shame when
he realized that he was bandying re-
torts with this rogue of the border.
You'd better go north where the
real business is on tonight" the man
called after him. This time you are
getting it straight. I'm giving you the
right tip because I want to see you
get into some real trouble. See?"
Don't be silly, Whynot," replied
Aldrich. not turning his head. He
spurred and rode out of earshot.
We'll I can tell Roi that I've got
that particular polecat located" NUT.
tered Whynot, trudging on through
the dust
He turned after a time and stood
watching the officers progress down
the hill. The horse was walking once
more.
After what I've said he'll stay out
of the village and watch this road
here, If he watches anywhere" the spy
decided. "Roi has him sized all right
The minute he saw me he knew was
doing skirmish duty. Oh, yes, he'll
stay out"
After arriving at that satisfying con.
clusion Mr.. Whynot hurried on, and
at the top of the slope he mounted and
cantered away.
| AnaXagoras Billedeau, fiddling soft
! ly as his old horse plodded, smiled up
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-25
CHAPTER III

SsWEEDs shall rule the earth
w there'll be no flowers this spring"
Thus laughed Count weedy as he
danced along the hillside.
Halt, Count Weedy! How dare you
turn Queen Floras power to evil?''
Prince Bonnie Blue Bell, brstlng with
indignation. planted himself in the path
OF the ugly elf
'Ho, no! Come join with me, Prince
Bonnie Blue Bell, and I'll give you high
honors." answered Count weedy, put
ting honey in his voice.
mo honors can come through dis
honor" replied Prince Bonnie Blue Bell.
What have you done with Queen
Flora?'
"Ho, ho! Try to find out.' taunted
Count Weedy.
That I will, after I have finished
you in duel" declared Prince Bonnie
Blue Bell. jerking Off his coat and roll
ing up his sleeves. Prepare to battle
for your life."
Count Weedy turned pale, the grin on
his face giving way to a frightened
frown. Don't you dare to attack my
royal person :" he threatened.
Royal person, nothng!" hotly re-
torted Prince Bonnie Blue Bell you
are rascally pretender and cowardly
bully. I'll give you three to get ready
before pitch into you. One. two"
But before Prince Bonnie Blue Bell
could say three" Count weedy sprang
n surprise. He looked off far into the
distance and shouted: This way, Queen
Flora, this way"
Prince Bonnie Blue Bell, thinking
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-25
Business Questions Answered

I wish to seek advice from you concerning
my future. am boy OF sixteen years ana
and duGLs deliSats ca foT "S my age. o have % missed
school because, Of illness and kept back My
srsduste will have to work to help support
I will wait until graduate from the
ties are lost because of the lacking OF a
grammar school education.
take piano lessons. Have been taking
My mother can afford to let me work at
aaf Ike aTS 10 noM wha woad q be BEST
for me; ] could not do hard work, but would Id
mentioned above, would be willing TO study
something after work. Please consider, my
on your answer. Any suggestion would be
received with Joy and with thanks. F. r.
OF course, without knowing more
about your temperament and likes and
dislikes 1 can say little
There is splendid future for public
accountants. Good advertising men are
always in demand. Selling positions Of
various kinds are open TO you. OF
course, you're only boy yet. and 1t
would be many years before you can
hope TO be recognized master OF any
business or profession
There is one profession which might
appeal to you and that is the profession
of employment manager. Many large
concerns have special people whose duty
1t is merely to hire the right kind of
people, and, after they have been hired
to help the people to get the right kind
of training so that they will make good.
Business houses know how expensive il
is TO be continually hiring people and
then letting them go.
correspondents. You might also work
up through an office in some big concern
to a position of either private secre-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-25

lie plodded on, and the dogs plodded
as dolefully as he. He had begun with
out preface; he ended without further
explanation.
Aldrich stared after the procession
with some interest. The name OF
Roi had added to his interest. But he
did not speak to the man. There
seemed to be nothing he could say.
He walked his horse on down the
slope.
Far ahead Of him, where the high
way turned abruptly over the oppo.
site hill he could see the iron post
which marked the boundary between
the countries.
Another man was marching along
the road toward him, leading a SAD.
died horse. This person was alone.
When he came opposite, Aldrich
whirled his horse sharply into the
highway, and, leaning down, raped
the mans breast with the handle OF
his riding-whip.
The man yelped angrily.
"Ah. you are not rlgged up with
your tin waistcoat today, Mr.. Why
not" said the officer. 81 scarcely ex.
pected you would be wearing 1t across
the line in broad daylight, but l
thought ia make sure"
II do not do all the things the liars
and the sneaks along this border say
I do" retorted Whynot, insolently.
You have no right to meddle with a
man who is travelling along this road
minding his own business"
II have a right to examine any
man-especially a man who makes a
| business OF smuggling"
why don't you go where they are
/ really smuggling? Why aren't you
up where the Red Lane is open for to.
night? Afraid TO be there, suppose
Rather stay down here where it is all
safe-holding up innocent men who
! are going about their own affairs
eh?"
you are giving me a tip, are you
Mr.. Whynot?" inquired Aldrich, witt
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-25
CHAPTER XIV
The Trials OF a Knight-Errant

ON THE slope OF the long hill above
" tho Temiscouata portage Norman
Aldrich. walking his horse under the
fiuttering beech trees-for the after
noon was hot-met a curious process
sion. A tall. gaunt man stalked along.
his head bent gloomily. At his heels
in single file trailed seven hounds,
who were as gaunt as he, and, with
their sagging jowls and their pendu-
lous ears. presented an aspect twice
an melancholy. Their tails hung list
isssiy, and their tongues sweated hot
drops upon the dusty highway.
Dave Roi killed one-there were
eight yesterday" stated the gloomy
man. He halted when he came up to
the officer. and he began without pre-
fsce. 'sThey were eight Of the best
hounds that ever snuffed trail. Four
OF them yappers-four OF them howl.
<rs. He killed the best howler be-
cause I howled under the window
~ - had reason 10 howl Tor Bull
>uo> or wolll1n't open his tavern 10
>en = hew'-e-4 Dave
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-25

1T is not 10 my taste TO be an in.
former, Mscr Aldrich," he said at last.
Il have tried to keep out of the sad
wickedness of the border. But I feel
to tell you that Dave Roi stopped
last night at Felix Cyr's tavern, and
there were bad men of his gang with
him. l do not know what Dave Roi
plans to do. But l never knew him to
do any good. So ! warn you, Mser of
the Customs.
The hawks flocked last night for
some purpose. l warn you because
| know of some one whose heart would
be broken if any harm comes to you"
Il thank you" said the officer.
Perhaps | take the liberty"
You do not, Monsieur Billedeau.
You are good friend. You have done
much to show that friendship. Evan.
geline loves you. respect you. Both
Of us are grateful to you"
with Dave Roi last night was Vetal
Beaulieu-Netal Beaulieu full of anger
anu Nlolcll NOiuS' WIN the TWO OF
them was young Attorney Blais, of
Attegat-and they all talked long in
a room by themselves. do not know
Of what they talked. I did not SPY.
1t may have been of smuggling"
Yes. it may have been of SNUG.
Cling" admitted Aldrich, sudden an.
prehensiveness wrinkling his fore.
head.
at may have been of something
worse Monsieur officer. Perhaps Vetal
would not come into the north to
smuggle. I have been thinking so
as l have ridden along today" He
put up his hand and licked off the
three stubbed fingers which he ex.
tended. Dave Roi, Vetal Beaulieu,
Attorney Blais! l have been thinking
much, This morning Roi sent his
men away. The men have come
across the line by different roads.
Ahead of me by this road came
Zealor Whynot. 1t does not look like
smuggling. ! have not a wise head
for plots. / do nothing except fiddle
for the poor folks. / am glad l have
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-25

the corporation, "
80 Are you fond of music? Really fond
DositIo1n o III i mean? If SO, you might get a
makers or some music publishers ~
you can play the plano we'll. You might
sJt an opportunity as a plano salesman
with some good concern.
h., these are only general suggestions.
put they are really all I can saw with'
out knowing more about you.
y,a raw last week that you said ''F O. n.
on wss bdnrd dree on & board" Does that mean frs:
Goods ord or doay IRON r the place you bought the
station where it is goInsY aS 'ne rTsiiTSao
-, It may be either 1t is usually stated
ths. hs. r. .. b. point of origin" Indicates
that the goods must be loaded Free or
per. e"i Wy snip
- if 1t says "F.. o. B. destination" IL
means that freight to destination must
be paid by the shipper.
sover EsF' of Baaeess asfsessef Prd5sm Il PFunG Duke
foiiowing SnI vnrv answer noSi, column. which am
,,H Would appreciate II II you would give m.
tne following Information: e''' '"'
have ven epSyeg greSi Se. IN "a an Insurance office and
snS Would %efsGd ne some or schsms that
like to know what books to ehq, reaa ais1 would
help me as regards soliciting ana nat e,,yna wril
new business. u serrins
Surely there are enough changes of
Ipirthdays alone to fill in all your spare
time. Straight canvass work is aIwavs
III ioTin' cans on present policyholders
are otten prolific of new leads I can't
understand man in the Insurance. husi-
ness having spare time. l suppose Won
are an inside man? If so, try telephon-
ing changes of birthdays "for appoint
Under separate cover I send list of
books desired.
] have been a reader of your wonderful
story and also you answers to business in
9uiries. ! thought it best to write you. SO
few questions.
am a young man about twenty years,
ana have been working for a sweater jobber
Tor the last fve years. advancing myself
business through and through. and THOUGHT
II about time that 1 try the selling game
spoke Lathe, to the boss about 1t and he didn't
virtually have no experience or have
never sold any merchandise before. l would
would appreciate II II you would send me
a list OF good books to read, or maybe you
may have other suggestions to give me.
L. X.
BY all means see your boss again and
ask him If he won't give you a chance
to try 1t out for month or two at any
rate, to see II you have selling ability or
not.
I have mailed you a list of books on
selling as desired, and hope that they
will help you.
BY the bye, don't call it the selling
game: 1t isn't game, ii is business,
give 1t that respect and dignity which
the calling deserves.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-25
THE DAILY NOVELETTE,
BETTIN4'S DEER
By BeuIah Richardson

ssDoNT believe any wandering hunter
~ would mistake me for a deer. do
you, granddad?" demanded Bettina Ray
as she danced forth from the old farm
house door, arrayed in bright red nan
nels and bearing brother Fred's rifle.
probably not a tour-legged one,
slyly replied granddad, surveying the
saucy scarlet tam perched on Bettinas
golden locks.
well. gran. you see as Fred isn't
home from camp. it's up TO me to keep
up the family record of shooting. deer
this season." replied Bettina. impress
sively. as she placed some shells in the
magazine of the rifle.
dispose you could lift the rifle, Bett,
II you should see anything to shoot at?"
sarcastically shouted flve-year-old Bud
die from the barn door, where he was
buslly devouring soda crackers spread
thickly with ketchup. Ceramic, dear"
called Bettina in through the window,
You really mustn't give that boy any
more ketchup, for it always makes him
sick at home that is, II he chances to
find It,; although mother doesn't intend
he shall"
well, Betty girl, IL you get a deer"
called granddad as Bettina started up
the rugged mountain path, why, III
give you a little roadster in exchange
for his skin, 'Ill take the bet gran"
cried the girl merrily as she rounded
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-25

that the missing queen was coming
whirled around to greet her, At that
instant Count Weedy gave him sharp
push, sending him into a bunch of
burrs. Before Prince Bonnie Blue Bell
could free himself. Count weedy was
dashing away with the speed of the
wind. He went SO fast that there wasn't
chance of catching him.
HE has gone. and we don't know
what he has done with Queen Flora"
mourned Prince Bonnie Blue Bell. But
now Peggy's alert brain got busy.
"The Birds can find her. They will
search far and wide" she cried.
ITO be sure we WILL" shrilled General
Swallow. Away! Away! Search
everywhere for Queen Flora, and when
you have found her sing the spring song
as a signal"
Away flew the Birds TO the north the
SOUTH the east and the west. They
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-25

the turn and disappeared from view.
bettina tramped slowly along through
the FALLEN leaves lost In Thought She
was thinking OF two years previous.
when she had last paid visit to her
grandfather's farm in Maine; on that
memorable trip Dick Haskell. the SON
then then just graduated from u. of NJ, had
fallen most deeply in love with pretty
bettinai Consequently the two had spent
Following weeks. Just before Bettina re-
turned to her. city home, Dick ardently
confessed con ,a his love for her. He met with
dear man"
Bettina really loved the good looking
young Fellow, and had only meant to
lease him q bit, but apparently Dick
had taken her seriously, for he never
pursued the subject. Upon Bettinas
return to the city he had enlisted and !,
'Hurray!" breathed Bettina stoppinr
short at noise in the underbrush:
Gracious, chance to win that road
ster" as she perceived a fawn colored
object moving through the bushes She
down crashed the game
Bettina ran forward; outstretched on
the dead leaves lay a soldier; 'Oh.
w,hi what have ] done !" cried the terrified
and it's Dick, too" she exclaimed
lifting his head to her lap. "Ohi Dici.
look up, to me-" walled Betty. "Oh'
why, why, did | ever shoot? But 4
couldn't have injured him very much
am such poor shot" she Reasoned
Dick, please speak to me-" cried Ret-
tina again bending down and pressIn~
her face close to his.
Slowly the young soldiers eyes opened
and happy grin overspread his face
as he said Betty, have you found that
perfectly dear man YETI" "Oh' YES
hug: Right here, Dick" '"'
You naughty boy" continued Retty
Grossly, you just fooled me by malsiny
believe killed. But then 1 don't care
I've got an offer from granddad ~,
YOUR skin :" then she proceeded 10 ri,
DICK OF the roadster her grandfather had
When the two reached the farm hons.
Bettina drew Dick into the isi,ctas,e
Here is my deer granddad, but Won a,,ss
can't have his skin. as 1 have dsciSsS
to keep II as my permanent pronertv =
cried Betty merrily. s'
Thereupon the story of how Irnc,.
| Sans khaki uniform had been mistarA,s
for the color Of a deer, was told 10 hotL
her grandparents. S'''
Let II suffice to say that Bettin. -
| only kept her deerskin, but, moreov~~s-
went on her honeymoon IN an adorsSIS
little roadster--her wedding gift froS
The ss.t esnplsts asvslstts- $780,
= %' ~ s. Z ". ~. .|.' f. =.
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searched and they searched and they
searched, while Peggy and Billy picked
burrs out of the clothes and hair of thss
prince Finally from the east came a
glad chanting.
Cheer up! Cheer up Glad days are
herel"
The spring song They have found
her" cried Peggy.
They have found her." echoed the
BIRDS, focking back from south, north
ana west. Again the Birds picked up
the clothesline, Peggy and Billy clunE
fast TO the ends and away thew were
whisked 10 a rark at the edge of the
town. 'e
The spring song led them to the center
or the park where they found a tower
ihg iountain-a tall, rocky heap from
tne TOP OF which shot up streams Of
wafer These streams, as Peggy ana
pily Knew, were so arranged that they
1uggled large round ball, tossing IL IN
letting 1t fall and tossing IL up again ali
summer summer long, but never letting II escape
rom rom their circle. But now the ball was
gone In Its place was beautiful. fairy
., ,ike creature rising, falling, dancing az
the water tossed her back and forth.
queen Flora !" cried Prince Bonnie
Blue Bell. Queen Flora 90 echoed tbs
Birds. Then they added a plea. "Con,s
from your play in the fountain and
dance over the earth that the flowers
may blossom and bring the gladsome
spring."
u am not playing" tinkled the voice
OF Queen Flora from the fountain, and
the voice sounded weary and distressed.
Il am a captive held prisoner by the
waters of this fountain
I'm the nent chapter Queen Flora
iodrnS her friends that she Is guarded
By a drd1on.)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-25
BY HOLMAN DAY
A Romance OF the Border

sarcastic infection. I'm much
obliged"
mo. it isn't tip. I'm not telling
you where the Red Lane is. But
know it isn't here, BE coward and
stay here, if you want to. It's a per.
fectly safe place"
Don't try that talk on me" cried
the officer, angrily. "Im no child.
Your boss Roi's wild.goose chasA
haven't fooled me yet"
you play the lone.hand game, tum.
bic in by accident, and then tumble
out again" sneered Whynot. Lets
see. believe you were the chap