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The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1920-02-04
DOROTHY GISH'S
NEW COMEDY DRAMA

If plotting aunt and an unscrup-
ulous physician had arranged to have
you confined in private sanitarium,
under the pretext that your mind
was unbalanced; if the car was Or
dered and the nurse on hand; and
if your room was already waiting for
you, what would you do?
Did you ever meet the condition in
which nurse would say you were
insane and you would try to prove
your sanity?
That is one of the situations that
confront Dorothy Gish in her latest
Paramount picture, Turning the
Tables" which will be shown at the
Elko theatre tonight and Thursday
In this case Dorothy meets it in a
way that may work in some cases and
not in others. This time it resulted
in her having the freedom of the
grounds, being courted by the man
she wanted to marry, and finally es-
Gaping. The above is but one OF the
many situations that are said to
make this picture one of the snap
piest that Miss Gish has yet pre-
sented.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1920-02-04
THE JUDGE WHOM JERRARD RESEMBLES.

When E. H. Jerrard of Bemidj mistaken for Federal
Judge Lands of Chicago by two diners Sunday at
Chicago urst had spoken before the American Protective
league Y NJ c. A. Saturday night and in the st. Paul
Dispatch account said in part:
branding socialists W. w. and kindred organizations,
as country Federal Judge Kenesaw Mountain
Lands of Chicago known the terror of wrongdoers
straight the shoulder talk before 200 members of the
American Protective league at the Y NJ A. in Minneapolis
execution instead of of
agtators:'
"Whout mincng Words Judge Lands reviewed the plat
and activities of red denounced them
trocousy out of place in the United States and urged
to clean up the whole bunch of Them
"His talk frequently punctuated by cheers and
applause.
"What need is definition of treason Judge
Lands emphasized Then the side of the barn
those who would destroy
the would-be destroyers'
Charles c. Davis president of the Protective league paid
tribute to Judge Lands one of most fearless and out
spoken jurists.'
1--WE went into the war to save our own hide' Judge
Lands told his audience We did not in for chvarc
It selfish had to save ourselves.
The English language is bankrupt for express my
contempt the proteer he immune? He had been
the political organization that used train with gets
power next fall I'll point out few of those gentemen"
"Action of :hyphenated Americans was condemned as
perjured allegiance by Judge Lands, who declared:
Smoke out those crooked politicians who placed such
low estimate loyalty of foreign born citizens figure
popularity for themselves soyay to their adopted
country during the war;"
In quarters it is suggested that of 81 900
gallon be placed upon liquor And about much at that
rate would be the price Of common, ordinary sniff?
Why all of this ussing about whether Holland shall
give the old War Lord? Once egg is spoiled it can
never be converted into fighting cock
Future generations have much for which look forward
They will pay the tremendous debts of the
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1920-02-04
"THE PERFECT LOVER"

Can you imagine man: being q
perfect lover--a man whose charms
are so wonderful that no woman can
resist them-a man whom women
will lavish with affection and riches
just to get one smile from him--can
you imagine that kind of a man? If
you can't, go to the Rex this evening
for the last showing and before the
first reel of "The Perfect Lover, -
Eugene O'Brien's first Selznick Pic
ture, is over, you will not have to
imagine. You will know and Under
stand why women went out Of their
way to gain the favor of Brian Lazar,
formerly a poor artist.
A wonderful story, beautifully told
and exquisitely acted, that will thrill
and charm you is the gripping tale of
Brian Lazar. Eugene O'Brien Isl GER
tainly 1.-The perfect lover" and he
will thrill you with his love scenes
as he did in the days of yore. Be
sure and see 1.-The Perfect Lover"
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1920-02-04
BELIEVES IN UNDYING SOUL
Maeteriinck Declares There Are Scien-
tifie Proofs, Beyond Dispute, Of
Its Existence.

Maurice Maeterlinck, tho Belgian
poet and writer, is no enemy to spir-
itualism. Declaring that he had IAN
open mind" he said he was giving
it much thought and thought we'll Of
it..
"1n my lectures" he said, II will
give to the American people the first
scientific proofs of the existence OF
an immortal soul"
He gave; as one :::tproof" the fact
that so years ago two German pro-
fessors discovered q find in the hu-
man body (which could be guarded
in bottle after death and which did
not die" He also expressed the be-
lief that thought is antecedent to the
brain and creates brain, drawing
from this the conclusion that thoug int
cannot die, even should the brain
perish.
THE common belief that thought
is only secretion of the brain is
FALSE" said the philosopher, who
gave as still further reason for his
belief in an undying soul examples
to prove the endless existence of a
subconscious mind.
Maeterllnck has the greatest ad-
miration for Sir Oliver Lodge, who,
since the death Of his son, has be-
come stallch believer in spiritual
ism. 81 accept generally his theo-
ries," he said, 'but | reserve to NY
self the right to study these things
furthe:
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1920-02-04
NEwsoF.THE
THEATERS
NORMA TALMADGE
GRAND-TONIGHT

In "The Isle of Conquest" Selects
special attraction at the Grand to-
night for a three day engagement,
Norma Talmadge has one OF the
strongest roles of her career.
The story tells Of Ethel Harmon
Miss Talmadge), who is unhappily
welded to a man whom she despises.
Ship-wrecked, she is cast upon de-
serted island with single male COM
panion-formerly a stoker on her
husbands yacht-and while there
learns true love and happiness. Their
vicissitudes, both during their stay
on the island and after they have
been rescued, and the way that hap
piness ultimately comes to them
makes a fast moving story. interest
ing and absorbing. Miss Talmadge's
supporting cast includes Wyndham
Standing, Natalie Talmadge, Charles
Gerard, Elder Hopper, Claire Whit
ney, Garret Hughes and Joe Smiley.
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CHARLES RAY COMING.

Charles Rays large list of local
admirers will be delighted to hear
that he is coming to the Elko theatre
for two days, commencing Friday, in
his new Thomas H. Ince production,
"Crooked Straight" The story is
somewhat along the lines OF 1.-The
Busher," as it depicts Mr.. Ray as a
country boy who goes to the big city
and falls into evil ways. He is a
crooks assistant, but comes back to
the little town when his mother dies
to take care of his numerousS little
brothers and sisters. There he wins
the love Of a girl and is lateFtgivsp
the chance to prove that his. regen-
Grafton is complete in most dra-
matte way.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1920-02-04
THE COUNTRY COUSIN"

The feature attraction at the Rex
theatre tomorrow. is Elaine Hammer
stein in 1.-THE Country Cousin;" q
Selznick picture. The photoplay is
an adaptation of the famous stage
play of the same name written by
Booth Harrington and Julian Street,
and as movie attraction it goes. the
stage production one better in Its
ability to entertain.
THE Country Cousin" is keen
and searching analysis of life that
contrasts the more modest and honest
American ideals of several years ago,
and the looser and more dissipated
social life to be seen in many large
cities at the present time. The spirit
of the older order is typifled by q
self-reliant young woman from q
small town in the West who meets
and is contrasted with group Of
sophisticated pleasure seekers of New
York, summering at country place
near the metropolis. Here the young
niece of Nancy Price, the country
cousin, falls into the hands of de-
signing father who has left his first
wife and married mercenary
parvenue.
But the Country Cousin, resource
full and determined, follows her niece
to the city and after weathering
many difficulties, disheartened and
embarrassing, she plies her traits of
inherent sweetness and purity of pur-
pose to the ultimate undoing of the
intriguers and the resuscitation Of
her niece, who, now aware of the
error of her way, is glad to return to
the clean, wholesome life she has left
behind.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1920-02-04
WHAT'S THE USE7


!undeen challenged Fankln
something tackle ~ - ' -e ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1920-02-04
.AlS
Prizes for English Weavers.

A gift Of $4,000 from John Cromp-
ton Of Manchester, England, will pro-
vide rewards to the designers and
weavers Of original cotton fabrics de-
signed and woven in technical COL
leges or weaving schools in the Brit
ish empire. One-half Of the fabrics
sent In for competition must be en-
tirely Of cotton, and the remainder
may contain 10 per cent Of cotton
threads. A special committee Of the
Textile institute Of Manchester will
take care of the collection Of the
samples.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1920-02-04
The Exchange Editor
BY Cy Perkins,

Interesting StoeRe.l and Une.l-.s Told by Editors
the Press of Northern Minnesota-Retold, Rehashed
and Commented On by This Editor
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1920-02-04
on the TRAIN.

ut wears me out completely to
travel"
"Your business compels you to do
it, I presume"
mo; I am travelling for my
health. ."-Boston Transcript
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1920-02-04
WHAT is YOUR BUSINESS?

F. Reynolds talk
get We all
Ii we'll
educational campaign might somewhere
now much we buildings
old amakle building hazardou
sta
proof next to his
hazard
this Your business
s
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1920-02-04
THE STEPHENS BILL.

learned today that the so-caled
claimed will
advertising bait to deceive the public would
shall finally
power their last For several
retail
M hays been coming Washington and the
and state associations of merchants y behind
that
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1920-02-04
QUILLEN'S QUIPS.

The essential difference
American would clean it up and the Red would blow it
Government
doubtless show how to be happy though broke
You
he
S of is in he ntr
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1920-02-04
PROGRESS NEEDED.

The Boston Transcript prints colored who
watching Raus ride
spent money wka
think
Townley their money, whe
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-13
.EL|HU ROOT CALLS
 ON HARDING TODAY
(By United Pressl

Marion, Ohio, Dec. 13.-The deter imitation of President-elect Harding to save the framework of the league 'f nations and to safeguard American participation through reservations was more evident today with the ar rival of Elihu Root from New York for consultation on the league issue, MT. Root is one of the powerful lead CTS of the Republican party, but has proved friend of the league by aid ing in establishment of the league world court, the work of international jurists in session recently at the Hague.
 The league world court will be the phase of the association which Mr Harding will discuss with MT. Root Another phase will be the extent to which the United States can expect European powers to make concessions on the score of American reservations. Elimination of Article X as a preser- vative of the Monroe Doctrine and league supervision of immigration to the United States will also occupy a part of their consultation.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-13
COTTON DROPS 75PO|NTSON
 BIG ESTIMATE

Cotton prices declined approxi- mately 75 points on the publication today of the annual estimate of the United States department of agricul- ture, placing the yield of cotton from the 1920 crop at 12,987 ,000 bales.
 January New York contracts closed today at 14.92 cents, 87 points net lower, while March lost 75 points. closing at 15.05 cents. In the New , Orleans market, January closed at a net decline of 73 points, at 14.23 cents, and March showed the same loss, closing at 14.43 cents. Spots in New York were quoted 75 points down at 1850 cents and were unchanged in New Orleans at 14.75 cents.
 The estimate of the department, which was issued at D. m., Washing ton time, is that the 1920 production of cotton in the United States will be 12,987000 bales of 800 pounds gross weight, or 6,213, ,262 ,00O pounds of lint cotton, exclusive of linters This es- innate IS considerably higher than was anticipated by the trade, the average expectation being around 12,- 500,000 bales. The Memphis Conner cial Appeal on last Tuesday, however, estimated the total yield at 12,991,- 900 bales, just 40O0 over the govern ment estimate of today. The crop will be the largest produced since 1914, when approximately 16,000,000 bales were grown.
 On the local market today receipts probably did not exceed 25 bales. Prices ranged about the same as Sat urday's, no sales having been report ed after the early afternoon break in prices.
 The local cottonseed market is un- changed today at SIS per ton.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-13
HOUSE PASSES BILL BARRING
 IMMIGRATION
(By United Press,

Washington, Dec. 13.-The proposal temporarily to halt immigration from foreign countries into the United States finished the first lap in it's course through congress today when the house adopted the bill prepared by Representative Johnson, chairman of the house committee on immigra- tion.
 As amended just prior to passage the bill provides that all immigrants shall be barred from admission to the United States for a period of one year, instead of for two years, as the bill was originally drafted. It pro- vides, however, that wives or imme- diate blood relatives of naturalized immigrants already in the United States may be admitted.
 The bill was introduced in response to a strong demand from organized labor and other sources, that curb be placed upon immigration, which has been coming in at rate exceed ing that of 1914 since the war ban was lifted.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-13
BRENNAN, DEMPSEY
 READY FOR FIGHT
(By nited Press)

New York, Dec. 13-Just enough work to keep on edge was undertaken today by Jack Dempsey and Bill Bren- nan, who meet at Madison Square Garden in a scheduled 15 round bout Both fighters took things easy today as compared with their former pro grams of strenuous training.
 Sale of reserved seats at the gar den has already passed $100,000. The entire receipts from the mill are ex- pected to double this figure. Demp- sey will receive $10O,O00 from the proceeds and $35,00O will go to Bren- nan.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-13
FIRE TOO HOT 10 FIND CORK
 RIOT VICTIMS
fBy United P.essl


 Cork, Dec. 13.-Fifteen million dol lars in damages is estimated as re. sulting from the great confagration started here Saturday night and which ragged through part of Sunday. In ability to search the ruins of the fire has prevented compilation of a casu- atty list.
 Some parts of the city are in flames today. An area covering a quarter mile square in the main business sec tion of the city was totally destroyed, including an entire block of municipal buildings. At least 2,000 people are homeless.
 Food is scarce in Cork today. Bakeries were among the establish ments destroyed and groceries SUD- plying the greater part of the city went up in flames. All told, 50 large buildings were lost. Irish officials ap- prehend the discovery of many bodies in the ruins, which are yet too hot to be searched
 Accounting for the great fire, Irish and English officials are in disagree ment as to it's origin The Irish say It was started by British police as re- prisal for an ambush in which four were killed. British officials claim that Irish started the fire and caused it's spread through the wholesale use of bombs which wrecked structures and left them afre.
 From best accounts, the fire started after an ambush of soldiers at Pillons Cross, which resulted in the death of four and the wounding of many Rioters then forced three civilians from their homes to face the firing squad. It was then that the flames were started. Consternation spread over the city in pace with the fire, and bomb explosions and firing added to both. Soon the costly municipal buildings, the corn exchange, Car negle library and other public struc- lures had been reduced by hot fires.
 Terrorism ruled all Sunday until the military controlled the situation at 4 p. m. An official proclamation de- clared Ireland in a state of war with the British empire, but protection was assured civilians for an indefinite time. Machine guns mounted at points of vantage aided the military in re- storing and preserving order.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-13
US. NOT TO TRY
 l. wv. CHASERS
(By United Press0

Washington, Dec. 13.-The feder- al government cannot prosecute the 25 citizens who forcibly deported 231 members of the i. w. w. from Bisbee. Ariz., in June, 1917, and left them stranded in way station in the des- ert, according to a decision handed down by the United States supreme Court today.
 The action of the high court af- firms a judgment rendered by the federal district court of Arizona, to the effect that the federal statutes were not applicable to the defendants who were charged with driving out the "undesirables,' and that they could not be punished under any laws of the federal government for the act.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-13
WIFE MURDERER
 GRANTED APPEAL
(By United Press)

Poplar Bluff, Mo-, Dec. 13.-James Liolioso, who was convicted in 1918 and sentenced to life imprisonment, after being tried twice for the mur- der of his young wife while she was nursing their infant, was today grant ed new trial on an appeal to the supreme court, on the ground that he was temporarily insane from jeal- ously at the time he committed the
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-13
WANT POPULAR BLUFF
 ON GULF HIGHWAY
fBy United Press)

Poplar Bluff, Mo-, Dec 13.-The board of directors of the Lakes-to- Gulf highway, together with between 50 and 100 delegates, met here this afternoon to start an appeal to have the Poplar Bluff route accepted for the highway. Included in those at tending are a number of state off, cers of Illinois, Missouri and Arkan- sas.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-13
12 HURT IN DENVER
 STREET CAR COLLISION
(Ry United Preasl

Denver, Colo, Dec. 13.-Twelve persons were injured several of them seriously but none fatally, when two street cars crashed together at a crossing here today. Both cars were completely demolished.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-13
murder.

murder.
 Liolios was released on a bond in the sum of $20,000, which was fur nished by business men of this city.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-30
Hash SINGERS Dub Eating
Public as Humorous Lot

things are cooked for their particu-
lar taste.
In a restaurant they are cooked to
suit the taste of the general average.
But this means nothing to the wom-
en-. They came in. to, get strong tea,
and they want strong tea They are
too finicky The men are nice They
are not finicky. They take what they
get and thank you for It, And for
tnat very reason they get better serv-
ice We Mattresses are human. When
we are treated civilly we work bet
ter. Gimme crowd of men any time
to one woman"
Then there are the little breakfast
rooms, OF which. there are only few
IN Memphis They specialize on waf-
fless They are small places, but they
bring in the money as fast as the
Greek restaurants
Yes" said the proprietor of one,
people are funny when they eat. ]
have one customer who. insists on
trying to eat his waffles with O knife.
He is getting pretty good at it, too
But he finds 1t hard to get much
honey on a. bite of waffle without
using his fork. Another customer
wants his waffles burnt. Why any
one should want to eat burnt waf-
lie Is more than can, see. ~
The other day." he went on, "a
man came in and said, I don't know
what those wafeEs are that you
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-30

serve with honey, but I'll try any
thing once. Gimme a plate OF waters
The poor fish hadn't ever heard OF
waffles before. We have more trou-
BILE with men trying to beat us out OF
money than any other eating place.
We issue no checks. The waiter who
waited on a man is supposed to re-
member what he had and to collect
after he Is through. But even at that
II Is surprising how few men try IL.
They see that we trust them, and as
a consequence they do not try to
cheat u.s.
The managers Of the large hotel
dining rooms seem TO think that
they get more of the comedy Of eat
ing than any one else, saying that
more people who don't know how to
eat have the money to eat in hotels
now than ever before.
ut In sad" one said. ito watch
some of them, They get a comblna-
ton they know will keep them awake
all night, and then look cheerful
after it. But in spite Of all Of the
foolishness, such dishes as anchovies
and caviare and Brussels sprouts are
giving way to the more staple foods.
such as sweet potatoes. trout and
foods known to the middle classes.
guess it's a case of Jiggs' would
rather eat corned beef and cabbage
than lobster a la Newberg,"
But the general consensus OF opin-
ion is that 1t is funny to watch a
human eat
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-30
>Er-C Convict Says
He Has Turned
OUer NeIC Leaf

J. J. Edwards, alias ]. u Yale. ex-
convict, who has served five terms
for bank robbery, and who Is at
present out on bond on two similar
charges at Weir, Miss, and brakes
boro, KY, was tried in city court
wednesday on a charge of vag-
rancy. He admitted being an ex-
convict, and being out on the two
bonds in two cases, but said he IN
tended returning to the respective
cities when his trial comes up. :.
He told Judge Barker he owns half
interest in a local drug store, and
that since he has been in Memphis
he has violated no law He emphati-
cally denied being a vagrant, say
ing that he works every day at his
drug store. He says that he has
turned over a new leaf, and wants a
chance to go straight, but that no
matter what city he goes to. his rec
ord is found out. IRkpite Of his pro
testations, he was fined $25 on the
charge, and> on the request of De-
tective Inspector Griffin, he was re-
arrested on a state warrant for the
same offense. Griffin stated that
he wants to make a test case out OF
the affair.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-30
KilOanin,,s Elect At
Third Annual Feast

Amid Publications, the like Of
which have never before been known
in local Kiwanian circles, Fred Coli
Inns was Mshered in as the new head
of the Memphis Kfwanis club at the
third annual banquet and election in
the main dining room of the Hotel
Gayoso Wednesday night.
The inaugural ceremony was sim
pie and consisted only of the pinning
of the presidential. emblem upon the
coat lapel of the president-elect by
the retiring, president.
A complete entertainment had been
arranged by. Vannah Taylor, assistant
manager of the Orpheum theater, and
was given by Memphis leading anna
teur talent.
When Kiwanian Thornton Newsum
grumbled about his chicken pattie "a
Ia Refine" being pork, six husky wait
ers brought him a table upon which
was a pie five feet in diameter. Upon
breaking the crust Newsum was con-
fronted by five healthy "chickens,"
which did ballet dance for his BEN
eft, and consequently gave him his
fill of Chicken"
Mayor Paine was a guest of honor.
Other officers elected were: ]. H.
Embury, vice. president; Warren Pull
len, secretary, and ]. A. Denton,
treasurer.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-30
Cotton Exchange
Plans Election

A buyer will ahead the Memphis
Cotton exchange as president during
1921, as next year will be buyers
year.
: Nominating committees were ap-
pointed Wednesday to select candi-
dates for the position of president,
three vice. presidents, treasurer and
i've directors. The provision that a
buyer be chosen applies only to the
president.
The election will be held on We'd
nesday, Jan. ~, and the committees
are required to submit their list of
candidates Within seven days from
the date of their appointment. The
nominating committees are:E
No. Ill. w. Magruder, chairman;
neacham Stewart, Gwynne Yerger,
George l.. Crepkrite.
No. 2-Jehn Sneed williams. chair
man; F. L. Page, E. f. Weber, R..
I. Polk.
Each member is entitled 10 one
vote, person, BY letter or by proxy.
All out-of-town firms holding men,
berships may vote through their legal
representative in Memphis in person.
Proxies must be written and bear a
10 cent revenue stamp.