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Newspaper Syndicate.)
THE man shivered slightly, and
shifted his feet restessly. ne
wanted to look at his WATCH pus
that would have meant coming ous
into the moonlight and, Just now ne
4 preferred the dark. Suddenly slil
appeared on the Uncovered sarueu
path. in the cold, winter moohlisnI
She looked like the shadow OF girl
and her slow, almost cropping move
ment was like that of q sleep walker .,
Thought the man who watched her
saserlv from the shelter OF the great
tree beside the gate.
AS she approached, he might have
seen that h5r large eyes were DARK
with trouble and that one mana restee
lightly at her throat as II she preatned
with difficulty. The concealed man
failed to notice her distress, however
.Well?o was his crisp, staccato
question as the girl came close TO
him.
She stopped suddenly at the sound
of the voice from the shadow.
"Ronald?" she Whispered. YOU
4 you frightened me"
SSsWell?" repeated the man tmpa-
tiently.
"You know" queried the girl in a
Y voice SO low that it could hardly De
heard above the sound of the light
wind that cracked among the dried
bushes OF the garden.
At know what he wants. answered
the man impatiently. He told me this
afternoon that the doctors consider
his case hopeless and that he would
like to marry you on his deathbed SO
that he might leave you his money
100000" He fairly purred the
word. "You accepted, OF course"
accepted? How could l, Ronald?
I--engaged to you, and David your
rival such short time ago?
Ronald moved irritably, then con.
trolled himself with an effort. "You
don't seem to understand, Helen, what
this would mean to me-to u.s." he
corrected himself. 1.-THE marriage
would be a mere form-a matter OF a
few hours at most. Then you would
be free. We could be married, just
as we had planned-but with what a
difference!" he went on excitedly, his
voice growing sharp with eagerness.
'sNo waiting, no worry-I could es-
tablish myself in business-we could
have our own house, car-gee,
what couldn't we have?"
Helen turned and stared at the man
beside her as II she saw him for the
first time. She stood erect, intent,
nothing OF the sleep-walker about her
"And suppose" she said evenly,
that David should recover-as we all
hope?"
he answered exultingly.
"But you'd take that millionth
chance by marrying the girl you say
you love to your erstwhile rial, for the
hone of money" her voice faltered
and stopped.
"Helen, do be reasonable" Ronald
muttered. Just try to think what It
would mean to mel"
you've said that twice." answered
the girl, and without another word she
turned and went back through the
winter-racked garden to the house.
A white-capped nurse met her at
the door. "Mr. Stevens Is asking for
you," she said in her quiet voice. HE
Is very low-the crisis will come to-
night. We don't want to refuse him
anything, but, please, don't stay more
than five minutes"
At the door OF the sick room, Helen
paused moment to collect herself,
then went softly In.
At sight of her David Stevens stop
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suddenly the door opened and Mrs Pigeon herself
She dressed all and had white
Excuse for being mpoite
those mschevous
right
Nancy you monkey" they asked
when they inside.
well the brought up down."
Mrs Pigeon When
II must be monkey, I'm sure"
"Quack quack, quacl" sounded
waddled little Davy Duck,
"Thats
II you
"oh Ill thankful"
nearly
And Davy glad o.
Copyright 1919 N. E. A.
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ADVENTURES :
OF THE TWINS
b. Olive Roberty Barton.
Davy Ducks Adventure
. koberty Bar Ton

Pigeon lived because they
heard Mrs Pigeon knew something about Joco their lost
Second floor the rig ht! Then she
So down they climbed the shoes guiding them Half
the
Who's there?"
~ ~ ~ ~
eyes, this is Pigeon you
Suddenly Pigeon them
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THE DAILY
SHORT STORY
Change of Heart.
BY ELIZABETH WILLIAMS.

1(copyright, 1920, by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate)
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Scarts and Nuns

The present reduced prices cannot be over
looked by those who desire good Furs. In
this sale our entire assortments are offered
among which are many of the popular Choker
Necklets for Spring wearing as well as plenti
full styles in regulation Scarfs, Stoles, Muffs
and Sets.
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Suits Reduced IL

Without reserve the entire remaining osgoo
Suit stock is offered. There are many remarka
values many Suits well adapted for Spring we;
ing.
Every $4,000 Suit Now Reduced to $500
Every $500 Suit Now Reduced to $3.50
Every $4,000 Suit Now Reduced to $4,000
Every $500 Suit Now Reduced to $3.50
Every $4,000 Suit Now Reduced to $500
Every $500 Suit Now Reduced to S27.5O
Every $4,000 Suit Now Reduced to $4,000
Every $500 Suit Now Reduced to $3.50
Every $1,000 Suit Now Reduced to $500
Every $500 Suit Now Reduced to $3.50
Other Suits Upwards to $4,000 Reduced u
There is an Ample Assortment of
Half Sizes and Stout Sizes
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-06-07
MARY MILES MNTER'S
SECOND REALART DRAMA

"Julg Of Rogues' Harbor," adapted
from the story by Grace Miller White
Is beingf presented on the screen in
the Grand theatre for the, last time
tonight. The great host, Of fiction
readers who have burned the mid
night oil" when they read the mas
terpiece; of fiction, are flocking to the
theatre to see the. film version of this
favorite book. The portrayal of Judy
by the inimitable Realart star, Mary
Miles Minter, holds the audience
|spel+bound, producing chills that
creep up the back one minute, and
provoking -hysterical laughter the
next. Thrills: suspense, tears and
laughter 'abount throughout this film
drama.
Miss Minter is supported by cast
of stoge and screen favorites whose
workfl before the camera ha met
with public approval. Film fans and
fiction lovers will find in the film
version of Judy of Rogues' Harbor"
La picture to be long remembered.
"MatrimOniacs," cleved apart
oldwyn comedy of troubled married
life, completes the program.
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NEWS OF THE THEATRES

, their way to the outside, and to, a
little patch OF woods. Joseph Du-
mont, Canadian, who has been
watching them, follows. As Tom and
Creighton are fighting it out, Tom
drops his gun. This is picked up by
Dumont, who raises it and shoots
Creighton.
Dumont, the Canadian, then comes
to Father Bartlett and tells him he
wants to make a confession. He says
he killed man but does not tell him
who it was.
just as Kate Creighton is finishing
the story of her quarrel with Tom,
Tom comes into the room badly
frightened and tells his mother,
brother and sweetheart. that Creigh-
ton has been killed and that he has
been accused of the crime.
During the trial Dumont testifes
that Tom shot Creighton. Father
Bartlett is placed upon the stand, and
refuses to give any information as to
what happened in the confessional ,or
what Dumont said. Tom is convicted
and the sentence of death is pro-
nounced. T.,
The day Of the execution is at hand
and Toms mother and sweetheart go
to the governor, but he refuses to
intercede. Father Bartlett tries to
get Dumont back to the states in time
to save Toms life. Just as the black
cap is about to be drawn on his head,
the priest and Dumont arrive at the
prison.
Dumont tries to confess, but drops
dead. The warden is about to igo
ahead with the execution, but two Of
the guards had noticed that Dumont
was trying to get something out of
his pocket when he was stricken. They
find paper in which the Canadian
confesses to, the murder Of Creighton.
This is brought to the scaffold just
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THE LITTLE BOSS" !
STORY OF REDWOOD FORESTS

Magnificent in natural settings and
of exceptional dramatic strength.
THE Little Boss which is the pro,
gram for Tuesday and Wednesday:
at the Grand Theatre, not only Is
one of the most noteworthy of all
Bessie Loye's screen productions, but
the picture also lends itself with
special~facility to- exploitation. =.
There is little of the studio about
this picture. The major part OF the
scenes were finer in the giant red
wood forests of California, which
lend fascination to the picture that
is bound to have big drawing pow.
er of brought to public attention.. ::
Miss Love is presented a. most fac
cinating picture, little lumberjack
in corduroys,, bossing and living the
life of the woodsman. p
The theme, is both charming and
impelling, the story of little girl
who knows all about lumber but lit
tie Of love, and who strives to WOO
man by forsaking her forests for
the city, there to, get an. education
and become a modern female" wor-
thy of a mans admiration and affec.
ton. Il
The action is swift, big, dramatic
scenes many, love interest strong
and with. comedy relief such as would
be expected with the irresponsible
Miss Love the star.
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may be, would incur for him the united opposition
of organized labor. 49, .~...-
But man to whom such objection can be
raised is Senator Kellogg Of Minnesota. Not only
has he the negative qualities that would keep his
candidacy free from any incumbrance. But his
record in the senate, particularly on the peace
treaty, is distinguished one Senator Kellogg's
views on the League of Nations come probably
nearer to- meeting those Of the great masses OF the
American people than those OF any other senator
unless i he the handful of associates whose position
has been nearly IDENTICAL
And if the convention desires Roosevelt helr'
which seems to be the case what better could it
do than select Mr.. Kellogg as the candidate upon
whom all factions could unite! The two present
leading candidates are both regarded rs Roosevelt
,oootees Senator Kellogg, a personal friend OF
the late Colonel was defender OF his policies
Hare is combination Of points which the nomlna-
t;on makers must go far to mateh-St. Paul DIS
patch.
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ested to know. that this great photo
play, besides holding for them a spe-
:ial interest because OF the dramas
heme and the great beauty and var
iety, of the gowns worn by the in
+erpreters Of the leading feminine
roles, also register another victory
In their long fight for emancipation.
Tense Dramatic Interest
Dramatic interest is intense when
eight little tots, seated In the basket
Of balloon from which they are
throwing roses on the guests dancing
below them, are endangered by
flames which break out through the
careless use of a match. This cpl
sode gives Cody an opportunity to ap-
pear at his best. How he rescues the
children while the hundreds Of
guests are too Mortified to move, re-
mairns to- be seen to be appreciated.
Night Swimming Scene.
Another scene that will arouse the
admiration of even the most 'blase
motion picture fan" ia the SWIM
ming party attended by the leaders
of the set in which "The Butterfly
Man" experiences his advantages
The film colony of Los Angeles was
secured for beautiful and shapely
girls and when they were found they
were attired in bathing costumes
which are the last word in smartness.
The scene photographed on the pri-
vate estate Of a wealthy resident OF
Montecito, California's most ,exclu-
sive and fashionable residential dist
riot, is described as the most en-
chanting ever seen in motion pic
lures.
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When the American Federation OF Labor neo
Il. first convention at Pittshurg in 1881, Samuel
Gompers was there delegate representing tne
International Cigarmakers' union He was elected
first vicepresdent. For the first fve years o' inc
federation had no permanent president, the presla
ing officer being chosen at each convention. Az
Columbus, Ohio, in 1886 the federation had grown
to fifty thousand members and the CONVENTION ue.
o;dad 70 elect a president to hold office for one
vear Samuel Gompers was chosen, and ever slnce'
at each annual meeting, with the single exception
~ the one at Denver in 1884, when John mcbrlae
Of the United Mine Workers was elected Mr.
Gompers has been reelected He celebrated !d MS
SEVENTEEN birthday last January, and is aflecton,
atelv referred to as "The Grand Old Man OF LABOR.
He holds unique place Of honor in the Aaoor n''-
torv of the world.-Labor.
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WHY NOT KELLOGG?

As the row among the leading presidential can
didates grows the prospects of the much heralded
clark horse" increase. OF course, the field for
these shady equines is as broad as the country
itself. But when it comes down to matter OF
actual choice the candidate must be not only free
of the enmity of any large class of republicans or
independents but he must have positive and engag-
ing qualities which will make him more than flg-
urehead.
Governor Allen Of Kansas would have been such
a possibility but for one consideration 1t IS
feared that his stand for the industrial court law
of Kansas, meritorious and salutary as that law
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AT THE REX THEATRE.

Last time tonight.
Tom Mix, known throughout the
motion picture world as the dare
devil of the screen" by virtue OF his
remarkable skill in hazardous stunts
has added to his great popularity by
his fine work in "The Terror" MS
latest William Fox production, which
was presented at the Rex theatre last
night.
Despite his past achievements as
an impersonatQr of western charac'
tiers, in the portrayal of which he has
caused audiences throughout the land
to gasp at his death defying stunts
on the screen, it can safely be said
that in his latest thriller" he eclipses
anything he has previously done.
The story is one Of the most in
teresting in which Mix has been seen
Mix appears as Bat Carson, a
deputy United, States marshal who is
commissioned to investigate leakages
in shipments of gold from the Sonora
mines. In executing this commission
Carson is called upon to display all
the skill and daring at his command.
He succeeds in locating the gold
thieves after several terrific pisto
battles, and then romantic touch
comes in his winning the beautiful
sister of one of the bandits tools
a. young man who has been exoner'
ated of all completely in the crimes.
The supporting cast, headed by
,Francelia Ellington, is an exception
ally fine one, including Lester Cuneo
Charles X. French, Lucille Younge
Joseph Bennette and Wilbur Highly
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STORY OF 1.-THE CONFESSION"
REX TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY

"The Confession" is a gripping
story of the Canadian northwest
written in seven thrilling reels with
a wealth of atmosphere and a strong
heart interest that holds from the
start.
It opens with Father Bartlett,
played by Henry Walthall, in the IL
outside. Michael, the sexton, is very
much concerned about the absence
of Tom Bartlett, the priests brother,
in the storm. He places lantern
outside as a guide to Tom. Toms
mother is very much worried and she
places lamp in the kitchen window.
Tom is really ina saloon drinking,
and with him is Jim Creighton, broth
ter of Kate Creighton, who is engaged
to Tom. When Creighton tells Tom
hefhas had enough to drink an srgur
ment follows. They quarrel and q
they are wrestling about, they fight
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A short program was rendered at
the: Literary society at the Murray
school Friday evening.
The town board had meeting on
Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. Fouls and son of Saum motor
ed out to R and A. Shaw's sawmill
Saturday evening. Two other sons
accompanied their father home,
while Albert Cook accompanied them
to his home in Blackjack.
Robert Shaw was Bemidji Wis
itOr on Saturday.
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PRESS COMMENTS ALL

There are 396,00s boys in Scouting. There are
$1,000 900 other boys Of Scout age out OF it. Ihnk
of it. YOU friends Of boyhood! Ten million boys
the making needing only LYLE ser W.n to
inc YOUR leadership, says the Bemidji Pioneer:
Scouting is the Of msnS wo1ks seout
inc is door school Scouting is huge, splendldly
organized all the fine 1 tSs oa esne
Of mind and muscle, the essential good sportsman
ship of football game only it is constraSsNe
game, a progressive game 1t gets somewhere.
Scouting is more than game. 1t teaches Agnahng
and first aid and fire fighting and outdoor cookery
and host of other useful and important things
It teaches also sef-reliance and hepfuness, cour-
ape and courtesy, loyalty and reverence patr1onsm
and honor and other kindred qualities OF good re-
pute. Scouting is non-sectarian, though it's Ideals
are in accord with those of the church. ana !" -
based upon a pledged allegiance to the service OF
God the brotherhood of man.-Stlllwater 1azette'
North Dakotans Waking Up -
You hear pessimist once in awhile saying ' ths
oubernatoria contest that is to be pulled OIL next
month, but that same William LANCER is making
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ono Of the greatest campaigns that the state mas
ever seen. Every place he goes he is greeted oy
IMMENSE crowds and his telling blows on the armor
~ tho Socialists is winning votes for him every
day. The people are not going to show their en-
thusiasm the way they do unless it means some %ae
Jone to thsm.-Valley City Times Record.
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"THE BUTTERFLY MAN"
HAS UNUSUAL APPEAL

The appeal of Lew Cody's latest
picture "The Butterfly Man." which
is shown today and tomorrow at the
,Elko theatre is not limited to any
one class. It's appeal is universal.
Men, as we'll as women, will view
with establishment the great Rose
Cotillon" scene, depicting society
function in the elaborate ballroom of
a multi-millionaire.
Women Everywhere.
Women everywhere will be inter-
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Minnesota's, Danger.

Minnesota 3,
The Nonpartisan league is very busy in Mime.
sofa. It's caravan of "Aivvers," loaded with req
agtators are combing the highways and byways Oh
the North Star state Our sister state is in very
dangerous predicament. Political ambitions nave
forced the state into divided fight against the
forces of Towneyism. Radical forces are unit III
Minnesota while the voters who would retain
representative system of government as opposed
to communism and soviet rule are unfortunately
divided-Bismarck Tribune.
Somebody complains that it's unfair to give the
teachers HIGHER pay, when it's the children who do
nearly all the work. Well, don't people generally
let somebody else do the work when tney get
raise?-Ex.
The farmer who is against the Babcock amend
n,ent does not fully understand its provisions. If
he thoroughly understood the matter ne would De
ont shouting for little Falls Transcript
The auto owners are willing to pay for the
Babcock road. Why not let them!-Lltte rams
Transcript.
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as the trap is about to be sprung
Tom and his family are reunited.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-05
PIANOROW TENANTS
70 OFFER rent RISE
willing to Pay More to cirard
Estate, but Not to Profi-
teers, Hoppe Declares
PREDICTS BIDDING CONTEST

M. tenants OF "Piano Row." in
r..,nut street, between Eleventh and
Twe,fth. have united In an agreement
% submit an offer to the estate Of
ssepben Girard to pay an increased
rsntal for this block, which, according
oCJ. Hoppe, head of the piano con-
.o-n of that name. may prove attractive
..uanueb 10 the real estate committee MS
enVu income proposition to leave the
rroperty just as 1t is.
pIs result Of newspaper advertising
\, both the Philadelphia and New York
rsnapers ~ this week. offering "Piano
pon," Tor rent on long term improve
no I'on, lease, the Girard estate is re-
a,;s;np many offers and inquiries In re-
,ot;on 10 the property.
Wazelton Merkil. superintendent of
.,s estate, said today no offer will be
.saar;onsly sa; considered or anything dcfin :
s,oIy decided as to the disposition of the
n,onerty until the real estate committee,
pl.h}ch meets Friday, considers suf-
ss;snt % time has elapsed since the adver-
Using Using to give all parties interested an
onnortunity to submit bids.
Ir. Hoppe, who is one of the Oldest
,onants of the row, said today:
T"Tbe tenants are prepared to pay the
,s,ate of stephen Girard large rental,
bnt they positively will not be held up
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-05
These Prices Are
Down, Only
BecauSeWe
Them Down At
a Loss of Our
Own Profit

It's a long, long trail to
the source of prices, and
there's a multitude of rea-
sons and causes for the
high cost of merchandise. 1t
costs us more than ever. In
fact, we own millions of
dollars worth at less than
we could replace it for to.
day.
We recognize the seriousness
OF the situation-that hosts of
folks cannot buy as freely of the
many things they need as in nor.
NAL times. We cannot control ma.
terials or cost of production. and
we could not continuously sell AZ
less than our regular prices and
continue in business. But we can
heip IN some measure to relieve
the stress upon our thousands of
customers by REDU UCING
fhiCES on many different kinds
ana very large quantities of the
merchandise most in demand. and
we are glad to do SO for the pres
eht' almost to any point within
the limits Of business safety
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-05

monotony, to their parents before they
embarked for Philadelphia.
They are eleven year-o old Edith
Crane, 312 West Eleventh street, and
Ellen Forrest, fifteen years Old, 0Oa
Eighth avenue, New York city.
It was to see the Liberty Bell. In
dependence Hall and other places Of In
tcrest that Edith aud Ellen came tc
this city. They. had also heard there
were many things here which New
York could not boast of. II was witt
great anticipation that they left New
York on Sunday night.
Last night they were found at Six
teenth and Arch streets by District ~,
tective Mcfarland. He saw readily
that the girls, who were very neatly
dressed, compared with the description
Of two girls who were missing from New
York.
would you two girls like to so to {
picture showf' asked Mcfarland in {
fatherly manner.
Eyes, indeed, we would" replict
Edith, and Ellen seconded the motion.
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aud gouged by any syndicate Of real
estate profitcers In the event of their
securing control Of the property.
IF these old piano firms must get
out and find new quarters 1t Is going
to cause them n hardship and so the
whole matter will resolve into bidder s
battle between tenants and selfish real
estate interests
Francis Skunk Brown, chairman OF
the real estate committee of the estate,
expects something definite to be decided
at Fridays meeting.
The directors Of the Girard Trust
have a kindly feeling for the old tenants
of Piano Row and every considera
tion will be shown them in this matter,
he said.
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PRAISES HER0.HUSBAND
Mrs. Frank Roberts Calls Carnegie
Medal Winner Sell. Sacrificing

""He never thinks Of himself" says
Mrs. Frank Walter Roberts in praise
of her husband. who saved five girls
from drowning two years ago and who
on Saturday received silver Carnegie
medal and announcement that $1,000
would follow. Mr.. Roberts. who Is
forty nine years Of age, and who lives
at 1910 Wallace street, performed the
rescue July 20, 1918, when boat hold: :
ing six girls from sixteen to twenty
years of age. capsized in reservoir
near the Masonic Home at Elizabeth
town. ..
Only ono girl could swim and two OF
the Others had gone down for the
/ third time before Roberts reached them.
The $500 will be invested in re-
modelling the house on a twenty three
acre farm owned by the Roberts In
Delaware.