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CHAPTER n
Mercedes Castaneda.

The dark face vanished. Dick CAFE
aheard footsteps and the tinkle n
spurs. He strobe to the window. aid
waS in time to see Il Mexican sway
ger into the front door of the saloon
There were men passing in the street.
also several Mexicans lounginy
against the hitching rail ut the curb.
did you see him? Where did he
go?' whispered Thorne, as he jointsl
Gale. 'Those Greasers out there with
the cartridge belts crossed over their
hreasts-they are rebels. I'm afraid
Rojas has the house spotted"
a. IF we could only be sure"
I'm sure, Dick. Let's cross the
hall; I want to see how it looks from
the other side Of the house."
Gale followed Thorne out of the res
taurant into the high.ceiled corridor
which evidently divided the hotel,
opening into the street and running
back to patio. A few dim, yellow
lamps flickered. Thorne entered Il
huge chamber which was even more
poorly lighted than. the hall. It con
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tr SPECIAL ELECTION
FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT MO. Z. OF REMIDJI

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that
special election of the Legal Voters OF
Independent School District No. Z, of
Bemidji, will be held at the main CEN
trail school building. in the City OF Be,
midi, Beltrami County, Minnesota on
Saturday, the rs day of Oct. 1922 for
the purpose of voting upon the follow
ing propositions, namely:
shall the School Board of lndepend-
ent School District No. of Bemid1i,
the sum of $4,000 the following de-
scribed real property, now owned by
said District as and for 4 site forEan
agricultural school. situated liz the
County of Beltrami and state !of 9Mtnne-
sofa, and described as follows: ST ass$
The South half of the. South half OF;
the northwest Dquarter of tue southwest
quarter Of section four a., Township
one hundred forty-siN 146) @North$sof
Range thirty-three $3.50 West the
Fifth principal Meridian; contani " ten
U0) acres. more or less? IF s 2
Shall the School board Of lndepena-
ent School District No. = of BemidJI'
Beltrami County, Minnesota. purchase
from the county of Beltrami, for the
sum of $1,000, the following described
Beltrami County. Minnesota. to be used
as an addition and enlargement of the
present new High School site in the
city of Bemidji, namely
The South half of the southwest
quarter of the Southwest quarter. eX-
cepting the south $50 feet. also all that
portion of the southeast quarter of the
southwest quarter lying and being West
of the center line of Bemidji Avenue
produced North, except the south $50
feet, all in section four 90, Township
one hundred forty-siN 146y. North OF
Range thirty-three (33) West of the
Fifth principal Meridian, containing
eleven 1D acres morsE1r less?
opened at seven 90 o'clock ?. M. and
win remain open until nine (9) O'Clock
P. M. FL - - ~
Dated October 10, 1922
,it$5-. w. N BowSer,
u Clerk of Independent School
-... District No. {, Of Bemidji.
/" -. .. Beltrami County. Minnesota
Pie -~' :.
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tanned n table Uttered with papers, a
few hiph.hacked chairs. n cOuple OF

tanned a table Uttered with papers,
few high-backed chairs. a couple OF
couches. and was evidently a parlor.
Mercedes has been meeting me
here" said Thorne. AT this hour she
comes every moment or so to the head
of the stairs there, and if I am here
she comes down. Mostly there are
people in this room little later. We
30 out into the plaza. It faces the
dark side of the house, and that's the
place l must slip, out with her If
there's any chance at all to get away"
They peered out of the open win,
dow. In moment. however, Gale
made out a slow-pacing dark form on
the path. Farther down there was
another. No particular; keenness was
required to see in these forms a SEN
tinel-like stealthiness. u ~ *:
Gripping Gales arm, Thorne pulled
back from the window; .,T.r.
"You saw them," he whispered. IT'S
just as I feared. Rojass has the place
surrounded. / should have taken Mer-
cedes away. But had no Htime-no
chance! I'm bound! There's
Mercedes now! My Cd!
Dick, think. think-think if there's a
way to get her out of this trap"
Gale turned as his friend went d"wn
the room. In the dim light at the head
OF the stairs stood the slim, muitled
figure of Il woman. When she saw
Thorne she flew noiselessly down the
stairway to him. He caught her in
kenly. in low, swift voice. 1t was a
mingling of incoherent Spanish and
English: but to Gale it was mellow,
deep, unutterably tender. Il voice full
of joy, fear, passion. hope and love.
Upon Gale it had an unaccOuntable
effect. He, found himself. thrilling,
wondering. - ~
Thorne led the girl to; the center Of
the room, under the light where Gale
stood.
"Mercedes-Dick Gale, an old, friend
the hest, friend I ever had"
She iswept the mantilla: back over
her head, disclosing lovely face,
strang e and striking t" Gale in, its
pride and fire. its intensity.
Senior Gale-ah! I cannot speak
my happiness. His friendr'
'ssYes.- Mercedes; my friend and
yor,rs." said Thorne, speaking rapidly.
We'll have need of him. Dear,
there's bad news and no time to break
u gently. The priest did not come.
He must have been detained. And
listen-be brave, dear Mercedes
E"jas is hFe!" g.
She uttered an inarticulate cry. the
poignant terror, Of which shook Gales
nerve, and swayed as If she would
faint. Thorne caught her and in
husky voice importuned her to bear
up.
my darling! For Gods sake don't
faint-don't go to pieces! We'd be
lost! We've got chance. Wen
think Of something. Be strong!
Fight!'
1t was plain to Gale that Thorne
was distracted. He scarcely knew
what he was saying. Pale and sluk
ing. he clasped Mercedes to him.
She cried out in Spanish, beseech-
ing him: and as he shook his head,
she charged to English:
Senior. my lover, I will be strong
l will fight wall obey. But swear
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My candidacy for this office is
based upon the theory that it is poor
policy for any man to be- given a.life
hold on a public office The present
incumbent has been in the court
house for twenty years and for three
terms has held the office Of Register
of Deeds.
In the sense of fairness and JUS.
tice the people are entitled to make
change at the election Nov. 7th.
The present incumbent has been
highly honored by the voters in the
past and should gracefully step down.
have been resident Of Beltrami
county for fifteen years, have built
a home, raised my family and con-
Quoted my self in a manner that the
people will have no apologies to make
should they see fit to entrust me
with the duties Of this office. l
stand squarely upon my record as a
citizen and my training for this par
ticular work.
1 will appreciate your support and
assure you that so far as the conduct
of the office is concerned you will
never have cause to regret such sup
port as you may see fit to extend.
Very sincerely,
C. A. HUFFMAN
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G. O. MOON
4 S" For ,..~
REGISTER OF DEEDS ..-
o THE VOTERS OF BELTRAMI

COUNTY,: :. -t.E
Having been nominated by a MA
jority Of all votes cast for the office (
Of Register Of Deeds at the primary
election, am again before you as a
candidate. 1t is true, as stated by ply
opponent, that I have thrice been
elected as Register of Deeds, ono 2
year term and two year terms. dur
ing the whole Of that period the pub
lie has had access to the records lof
the office at any and all reasonable
times. I have heard no complaint.
On the contrary, l have been inform
ed by many persons who are familiar
with the subject that, for the first
time in the history Of the country,
the land indexes may now be relied
upon.a If accuracy and attention to
business. are factors to be considered
in the choosing of county Officers,
I respectfully solicit your support
at the coming election.
C. O. MOON F.
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4, u. Johnson

!. Present County Auditor seeks your
support for election to a second
term as auditor of Beltrami county,
November 7th.
~ He has endeavored to serve all
without fear: or favor and granting
special privileges to none, This Of
flee for SSthe;spast four years ranks
among the foremost in. the state as
having been efficiently and econ
omicallyt conducted. =
He pledges you the same high
standards in the future if reelected
another term: The same cordial well
come will be accorded all and the
hospitality enjoyed by so many IN
the past will continue to be extend
ed in the future
If you favor this kind Of policy by
one of your public officials exercise
your right of franchise on November
7th. He will appreciate your support
and vote. =
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"Dick. think. think! With Mercedes
aalso it was love ut first sight My
4plan is to marry her and get her far
Ether to the interior, away from the
xbOrder. 1t may not be easy. She's
Swatched. SO am I. Rojas must have
fgot word to his friends here; yester-
fday his gang of cutthroat rebels ar
!riyed. and today he came. When I
flearned that, I took my chance and
left camp: hunted up priest He
lpromised to come here. It's time he's
Edue. But I'm afraid he'll be stopped.
SYou see, we're over the line
Are we in Mexican territory now?"
squeried Gale. sharply
z 81 guess yes. old boy. That's what
,complicates it. R"jas and his rebels
thave Casita in their hands. IF Mer-
codes is really watcheA-if her ideI,-
Kitty is known which I am sure is the
Fcase-wc couldn't get far from this
Ehouse before I'd he knifcd ard she
seized"
4 Good heavens, Thorne can that
sort of thing happen less than q
stones throw from the United States
line" asked Gale, incrcdulously.
} 1T can happen, and don't you forget
it. You don't seem to realize the
power these guerrilla leaders, these
! rebel captains. and particularly these
| bandits, exercise over the mass of
! NeXicans. I've seen ROias. He's
, handsome, bold. sneerins devil, vainer
than any peacock. He decks himself
IN gold lace and silver trappings. In
MI the fncry he can steal. He spends
| gold like he spills blood But he is
chiefly famous for abdnctins women
The penn girls consider it an honor
to he ridden off with. Rojas has
shown a penchant for girls of the bet
ter class"
Thornc wiped the perspiration from
his pale face and bent dark gaze
out of the window before he resumed
his talk.
"Consider what the position Of Mer-
cedes really is. Roias can turn all the
hidden underground influences to his
ends. Unless l thwart him he'll get
Mercedes as easily as he can light
cigarette. But I'll kill him or some
Of his gang or her before I let him
get her. This Is the situation,
old friend. I've little time to spare.
face arrest for desertiOn. Kojas is
in town. l think I was followed to
this hotel. The priest has betrayed
me or has been stopped. Mercedes is
here alone. waiting, absolutely de-
pendent upon me to save her FROM
from She's the sweetest love.
liest girl! In a few moments
sooner or later there'll be hell here
Dick. are you with me"
Dick Gale drew long, deep breath.
A GOODNESS, lethargy, and indiffer-
ence that had weighed upon him for
months had passed out of his being.
On the instant he could not speak,
but his hand closed powerfully upon
his friends. Thorne's face changed
wonderfully. the distress. the fear, the
appeal all vanishing III smile OF
passionate gratefulness.
Then Dicks gaze attracted by some
slight sound, shot over his friends
shoulder to see face at the window
"a handsome, bold, sneering face,
with glittering dark eyes that flashed
in sinister intentness
Dick Stiffened in his seat. Th0rne,
with sudden clenching of hands,
wheeled toward the window.
"Rojas." lie whispered.
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PAID ADVERTISEMENT
inserted by and for John C. Parker
in his own behalf. Amount to be
paid for series, $20.00)
JOHN E PARKER
For =
First Commissioner District
PAID ADVERTISEMENT

Thinking it is about time our city
had a representative on the county
board, I hereby announce myself a
candidate for county commissioner
for the first district Of Beltrami
county.
My motto if elected will be to.
safeguard the financial interests Of
our county by judicious economy in
disbursements of expenses.
The duties and responsibilities in
cident to the office shall not be
lightly considered. l shall strive dill
igently to see that the business Of
the county is conducted or safe and
sane principles, and with mistakes
corrected as soon as discovered.
The tax business will be the first
in my mind and anything I can do
to relieve the present burdensome tax
will surely be done
will appreciate your support and
if elected I will consider myself a
servant of all the voters of Beltrami
county, ready and willing at all times
to cooperate with one and all for
the betterment of our county and
city. II
-. Sincerely yours !
J. C. PARKER
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(Continued from iAxt usual
SYNOPSIS

ROIOGUE.-Sceking gold in the des-
ert, Cameron, solitary prospeCtor,
forms a partnership with an unknown
man whom he later learns is Jonas War
rem. father of girl whom Cameron
wronged. but later married. back in I'LL
nois. Camerons explanations appease
Warren, and the two proceed together.
Taking refuge from a sandstone in 4
cave. Cameron discovers gold, but too
late: both men are dying. Cameron leaves
evidence, i'll the cave. of their discovery
of gold. ard personal documents.
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POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT
(Inserted for and by C. A. Huff
man in his own behalf amount to. be
paid for series $20.00).-E
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POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT
inserted by w. 7. ~Noonan in his
own behalf. Amount paid tor
series $4,000.
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(Inserted for and by A. D. Z
Johnson in his own behalf.
Amount paid for series $4,000.
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ANDREW JOHNSON
Reflect him sheriff of Beltrami
County at the election November
7th. He has been a conscientious Of
fetal ard asks the support Of the
voters on his past record as their
sheriff.
Your vote will be greatly apprecia-
ted.
Andrew johnson,
. Present Sheriff of Bel
trami County.
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LEARN BARBERINC

Under the direction of Pro. Oils
dorf, SO years experience. Fall
term now opens. ..-s II.
TWIN CITY BARBER COLLEGE
204-Hennepin Ave-, Minneapolis.
Mimi.
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no THE LEGISLATURE

5000 TO TIE LE0lo1.Ht VNI
n. has lived in Beltrami County Ia
wears. He knows the measures that
are needed for its development and
will work to get them. =
General Election Nov. 2, 1922
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(Inserted for and by Andrew
Johnson in his own behalf.
Amount to be paid for series
$4,000
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"Rht Swear by Ny Virgin, II Need Be
10 Save Me From Rojas-You Will
Kill Mel"
by my Virgin, if need he to save me
from Rojas-you will kill mel"
Mercedes! Yes. I'll swear" he re-
piled. hoarsely. Il know--Id rather
have you dead than But don't give
mp. Vojas can't he sure of you. or
he wouldn't wait. He's In there. He's
got his men there-all around us. But
! he he>dtates. A beast like Roias
doesn't stand idle FOR nothing. ] tell
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q. 81 lst DISTRICT
Respectfully solicits the support of
the voters at the general election,
November, 18th. His record as fair
and efficient commissioner during
the past term speaks for itself.
He has served the county we'll and
his friends as we'll as voters general
II speak highly Of the service he has
rendered. .:f -....
&" Your vote and support will be ap-
preciated. -s =:
EDWARD PAULSON
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ETHELYN w. HALL

ETHELYN w. HALL
Candidate for
Superintendent of Schools
Beitrami County
General Election Nov. z, 1922
Twenty-one years of teaching and
supervising-twelve years a teacher
in Beltrami county.
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of a High School.
Graduate of a Teachers College
Completed courses at the Uni
versity of Minnesota.
EXPERIENCE
Taught in rural school in Mime
sofa.
Taught in Training School for
rural teachers in Minnesota.
Taught all grades in Minnesota.
Supervised all grades in Illinois
Supervised Junior High school
in Bemidji.
Now supervising all grades in
Bemidji. ~
AIMS ! y
TO secure the best qualified
teachers.
To bring to the districts the
maximum state aid, and thus les
sen the burden. of taxation.
To promote health conditions IN
the schools.
To promote the study of Amer
cianism and Good citizenship.
To closely and intelligently SUI
pervise the working details of the
entire county system.
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INSERTED for and by Edward Paul
son in his own behalf. Amount paid
for series $50. . BE-. -
EDWARD PAULSON
a..
.-a ~ FOR
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-02

Good size, soft and warn in
pink or blue; fancy patterns at
each 1oC
BABY CREEPERS
In Blue and Pink, pure fine
pin check ginghams, fast color.
neatly made at pair 1900. 19c
CREPE BLOOMERS
In flesh color only; reinfor-
ced seams, elastic waist and
knee with silk thread hem
stitched ruffle on knee at pair,
CSC.
OUTING FLANNEL
81 inches wide in a choice as
sortment of stripes, checks and
plaids; good heavy weight with
heavy nap on both sides at n
yard y
READY MADE DISH
TOWELS
Heavy absorbent cotton; good
big size with red border; tape
loop to hang up; at each. ..15c
BLEACHED BATH TOWELS
Extra large size, heavy quai-
ity, Terry finish, double thread
weave at each .......... D
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IS BUTTON CHAMoISETTE
CLOVES

III ED
Sizes 6 to Sh; in Grey.
Brown, Taupe and Buff; fancy
stitched backs at pair -. CSC
CARRIERS INFANTS SILK
AND WOOL VESTS
Button front, silk shell stitch
ed; crochet neck: sizes 6 months
to 3 years at each -. =. csc
SILK POPLIN
Full SO inches wide in u
pretty range of colors; fine fin
ish, strong and durable for
dress wear; at yard ...... S9c
INFANTS WOOL KNITTED
SACQUES
In plain white. blue and white
and pink and white; neatly
made at each ......... Csc
JAPANESE SILK QUILTED
VESTS
Lined with Jap silk and in
terlined; button front without
sleeves in white or black at
S1.79.
FANCY SATEEN PETTICOATS
They come in lowered pat
terms and stripes; cut full with
flounce; draw string waist at
CSC.
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THE R METHOD
UNTIL 9 P. M
BEACON BABY BLANKETS

Good size, soft and arr in
pink or blue; fancy patterns at
each zoe
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STONE WORK
a. c.. SPRACUE

Authorized agent for K. G. Weld
ing and Cutting Equipment. Acety-
lene and all welding supplies. 341
High street. Phone 22S3 Perth
Amboy, N. J.
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Made of fine white Egyptian
yarn in all sizes. no sleeves and
knee length ........... \
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WE CARRY DESIGNER PATTERr-
CARRIERS UNION SUITS FOR
WOMEN

CARRIERS UNION SUITS FOR
WOMEN
Made of fine white Egyptian
yarn in all sizes. no sleeves and
knee length .......... 9Sc
BATH ROBE FLANNEL
Good heavy quality, 81 inches
wide in a pretty assortment of
patterns and colors at yard 49c
SILK STRIPE MADRAS
SHIFTING
36 inches wide, a pretty va
riety of stripes, exceptionally
good weave, yard ........ 80c
BLUE CHECK APRONS E. :.
In an assortment of checks;
cut full with long strings ana
good roomy pocket ......4gc
MEMS FINE Isle HOSE
Double heel and toe in Navy.
Black, Grey or Brown; all sizes
at 6 pairs for .$1.0O
WOMEN'S OR CHILDREN'S
PURE LINEN
~HANDKERCHIEFS
In all white only; narrow
hemstitched border; fine weave
at each 1O13c
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BABY CREEPERS
READY MADE DISH
TOWELS

Heavy absorbent cotton; good
big size with red border; tame
loop to hang up; at each. ..15c
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Sizes 6 to Sa; in Grey.
Brown, Taupe and Buff; fancy
stitched backs at pair 80. CSC
White County record., 1922-07-06
CLEAR WATER NOTES

MT. Gregory and a friend were looking Camp Livingston oyer Friday. They were from Angus ta.
 MT. and Mrs. Chrlie Young blood of Little Rock, spent part of the week here visiting at the homes Of w. H. WashbuIn and Leslie Bunch.
 Amsteat Dumas and 8 pa of friends motored up to Ne}1- port the past week to enjoy IL sights.
 Ada Hunt md fa~ailv te1e shopping in Searcv hItsd2 :.
 We are glad tc ope.f 4 ], D. Donnell in L,sar kes |. tt this writing.
 Mr. ahd Mrs. N. t. Waller who are attending the Reunion at Richmond, Va, s1e still wis
White County record., 1922-07-06
VELVET RIDGE

Miss Beatrice Ellis of Bald Knob, returned home Sunday after a weeks visit with her sis ter. Willie.
 The Irish potato crop is a good one in this locality. Arthur Tay- Tor has dug about seventy bush els.
 c. c. Waller. wife and Miss Willie Ellis visited at the home of Ed Baals of 63 Sunday.
 c. Y. Fritts is the petlt jury man from this place.
 Rev. Ira Ransom will preach here Sunday afternoon and at 27 in the morning.
 Charlie Rudisill is reported On tie sick list but We hope 1t IS nothing serious.
 School will begin here July
White County record., 1922-07-06
Rev. Spears preached a fine

Rev. Spears preached a fine sermon Sunday morning at II o'clock which was well attended. With the help of Henry Manley, MT. Owens and MT. Stephens they organized a Baptist church.
 Leslie Baker is on the sick list this week.
 MT. Hallen of 45, has purchas- ed new Overland, in which to enjoy the summer months.
 Don't forget the Quarterly Conference which will be held at 45 the 9th and 10th of July.
 Tom En1de brought a bunch of young ladies to the party at Wiley Catuthers' S. turday.
 Roy Williams and family, of Little Rock. spent the week here with relatives.
White County record., 1922-07-06

ly by quick action that MT. Stout was able to save the house. Con- siderable damage was done to the walls of two rooms.
 The new officers of theBrad- ford Berry Growers Assecia- tioa who assumed their duties July first are as follows: 5. $. Throeiunorton Pres, J. F. Ben nett, Vice Pres; U. L. Iiicknlon, secretary and treasurer.
White County record., 1922-07-06
itirg sevral points of interest before returning home.
 Racine.
HOPEWELL ITEMS

Several of the farmers of this section are now shipping their tom ito crop which seems to be extra good.
 The Ice Cream Supper given by the Willing yrkers Society Friday night, [. Jyd to be a sue cess.
 Walter 1IcLc''>' n ,eturned Saturaar 5ro,.2 lakes where he has i2e spend g the past
 r. z. N5:ta avd fanily of Geal spo- S}l y with h;G sis Irs r Nc. aughl!n.
White County record., 1922-07-06

10th with Miss Velva Cross of Denmark teacher.
 Quite a large crowd attended the children's day service. Alter a fine program was rendered, dinner was served. The after noon was spent in singing. The leaders were R. L. Stanley, M. Il. Johnson Claud Waller, Geo. Caperton and Melvin Stanle%.