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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-27
CONFER THIRD
DECREE ON LARGE CLASS

At a special session Of the Be-
midi Masonic lodge, A. F. and A. M,
the third degree was conferred upon
a large class Of candidates. A supper
was served at the close Of the session.
The attendance was one of the largest
in years. .,s,sesn,s..x.sa
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-01-27

The Pioneer Is the only daily
within 100 miles Of Be1nidjt and
has. the largest circulation In
Northern Minnesota.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-14

At the outset Of the conference is
despatched a message 10 Prest
Harding on behalf OF the Swedish
government expressing a sincere de-
sire that the all important and far
reaching work OF the conference be
successful
League May Solve Armies.
With regard 20 the question OF re-
duction OF ornaments on the sea,
there seems still 20 exist some uncer-
tainty although the reported r Ct
that the United States already has
considerably reduced its various
budget is a big step forward and
the daring first initiative OF Secy Of
State Hughes certainly will not fail 10
have its effect on the coming decis-
ion. as II already has made a deep
impression on the public mind all
over the world.
Unfortunately the reduction OF
ornaments on land appears to have
been put aside on this occasion, but
in that respect perhaps the firm at
titude by the smaller nations within
the League may have some results in
the direction In which the opinion
OF the working masses of all coun-
tries, great as we'll as small. is NOV
ing with growing determination.
We in Europe recently were re-
minded OF this opinion by state
ments issued by the English labor
party by the International Trade
union organization in Amsterdam.
and by the last conference board OF
the Second Internationale at Brus-
sels.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-14
CONFESSIONS OF A MOVIE
CTAD

This episode Of my confessions
might be set down as the affair OF
the red dress.
Mrs Beatty. seamstress. worked
for Mrs. McMasters when her SER
vices were not required by the COM
pany. Her last visit a. the shore
farm had been exciting. sac told the
girls in the dormitory.
Mrs. McMasters had been expect
ing an elegent dinner dress from
Sisson's and Mrs. Beatty was 20
make some adjustments. IN fact.
she was fitting Mrs. McMasters 10 a
simple orchid organdy when the b>-
from Sisson's was delivered.
II was sent at once TO the sewing
room. II was supposed 10 contain 4
creation OF gray net and silver thread
lace-a birthday gift from her hus-
band. Mrs McMasters was very
anxious 20 wear Il at her birthday
dinner that night
But when the box was opened. IL
revealed a flimsy splendor OF rose
red net! A mere wisp of a dress vita
a single strap holding up what there
/
consisted OF a few layers of scalloped
net-rose petals. in fact. There was
a corset TO match. and some scant
transparent lingerie. hosiery. pumps
I-blablai
Plainly II was not the dress intend
cd for Mrs. McMasters. But the
envelope which came with it was ad-
dressed in McMasters' own hand
writing Mrs. Beatty knew It we'll
When Mrs. McMasters read the
card in the envelope, she was so
startled that her hand trembled and
she dropped Il. 1t fell just where
Mrs. Beatty could read:
ITO my sweet red rose"
A white lily-that would describe
Mrs. McMasters. or one might call
her a pansy, but never "a red rose. %
Her character wasn't like that Of a
red rose. either. She was decidedly
ethereal and spirituelle.
Mrs. McMasters inherited the
name Of pioneer family. McMas-
ters derived his social prestige from
her. It was of a quality his money
could not purchase.
Now it appeared that Mrs. Nc
/ Masters had heard little gossip
about a certain dancer. Rosalie
Bruce. For her. the dress would be
most appropriate. while she would
deride the gray and silver net which
doubtless she had received
Mrs. McMasters did not know the
dancers address but she rightly
guessed that Mrs. Beatty, sewing
\ woman for theatrical ladies. would
know t. That was how Mrs. Beatty
I happened to get the story.
To conclude it in half the time
! Mrs Beatty took 10 tell Il:
/ Mrs. McMasters took one OF her
own calling cards, enclosed il in the
envelope with her husbands. sum
/ moned a chauffeur. and sent the box
to the pretty bit of fluff for whom
( her husband had intended 1t. And
/ when the gray and silver arrived
I she returned II to Sisson's.
I For who would want 10 wear a
/ birthday present sent by husband
/ who picked out something else Cor
another lady the same day? This
query kept the girls arguing until
midnight.
(TO BE COntinued.)
Copyright. 1921. NEA Service.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-14

Cissy was not permitted 20 be
sentimental that evening. We talk
Cd shop. We were 20 so 20 the north
ern woods the following week. Dem
aison was going 20 work the exterior
FOR Love Lorn." Cissy would motor
UP and leave his car az the last town
on the mountain road
we would 90 into camp near the
TOP OF the mountain. We would
live in tents for a week. The COM
panv was going on vacation az well
ss on location
Cissv was distressed because
sIothsrdear was not going with me
J explained that my grandmother
was IN and Cissy laughed because
the dear old lady was the only per
son in the world who agreed with
him that my movie career was a
mistake.
Cissy did not approve OF the In
formality OF camp life for me even
with Mrs. Eandy among those pres
ent. And then there were the Loop
ards. They would be doped. he
said They always were for the
cameras. He didn't expect me to be
slain. Nevertheless he regretted
that Motherdear was not going along
A week Later we were all in camp.
except one OF the prop" autos
which had lost It's way en- route II
had finally been located by phone
and would come on the next morn
ing. A phone wire had been strung
IN the forest by McMaster's order
He was 20 be with US Ha had an
unusual interest IN Love Lorn." He
might have written Il. so jealous was
he OF It.
Camp life pleased me immensely.
Most OF the girls were quartered IN
an ancient log cabin, built years be-
for for hunters. It had been con-
vsrted into a neat dormitory. I did
not want 10 hear the girls chatter
and did not want 20 sleep under
canvas Mrs. Mandy was delighted
20 share my experience.
Our tent was at the end OF the
company street" Across from US
was a special shelter for Mademoi-
selle Elsa. the animal trainer.
Her loepards created a great SEN
sation with the movie crowd Made
moiseile Elsa took them. one at a
time. on leash for exercise. But she
was careful 20 get them back into
their cage before dusk The moon
was full. the cats were made rest
less by the smell Of the woods. said
Elsa
Some similar influence made the
whole company restless or silly. Our
next play was TO be Love I'm Idle
ness" I told Mrs Mandy that De-
maison ought TO shoot It right then
and there. I'd never beheld so much
idle lOve-making in any film play as
was openly staged in that camp.
Cissy was chivalry itself We had
agreed that he was not 20 get spoony.
When we returned 10 town. 7 would
give him my decision.
Mc1Iasters was TO come up the
second day OF the camp. Apropos OF
his arrival. a bit Of gossip circulated
in the log cabin where the girls were
quartered II was started by one Of
the scamstresses Mrs. Beatty. She
was often at McMasters' shore farm
She limited that a recent domestic
unpleasantness had sent McMasters
on vacation with the company.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-14
BY HJALMAR GRANTING
Prime Minister of sweden.

Written Exclusively for United Press
STOCKHOLM. Dec. 13.-We who
belong to the League OF Nations look
upon Pres't Harding's initiative as
an action for the promotion of world
peace parallel TO the effort the
League Of Nations IS making with
the same object in view.
Success Affects the Other.
Success of one therefore IS in a
sense also success for the other and
if Pres't Harding's initiative were 10
result in a series Of conferences,
then It can only be a question OF
time when a common FORM will oe
found for that common work
Even those who did not look for
ward TO the conference of the great
powers at Washington with too
eager expectation are bound 20 learn
with all the more satisfaction of
every progress made or seemingly
about to be made by the conference
toward closer cooperation and a bet
ter understanding among those
world powers
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-14

There is something wrong IL a
woman is less efficient ar 25 than al
20 She should be better at q and
still better az 30. From 90 10 40 she
should be az her best.
insist. personally and officially
that the places in New York city
where men and women work mus,
be sanitary This means that they
must be clean. well-lighted and prop
erly ventilated Hours OF labor and
methods OF labor must be such as 20
reduce fatigue 10 the minimum.
u must not be overlooked. how
ever. thar every employed person
spends twice as many hours each
work day outside his place Of en-
Dloyment as he does in IL.
Stenographers have been men
toned:
The average stenographer spends
about 40 hours a week in the Office
and rs hours away from IT. Less
than one-fourth Of her time is spent
ir actual work.
The average housewife. deducting
a few minutes for meals. puts in
about . hours every week day and
not much less on Sunday. She
works harder than her employed
sister.
If employed women are worse of
physically than their married sisters
It is matter which should be thor
oughly investigated in order that the
cause may be removed.
Mental Attitude Counts.
I agree fully with DR.. Mann. who
says:
"A girls health depends very
greatly on her mental attitude. II
she is suffering from mental strain
there IS bound TO be marked reac-
ton in her physical condition"
The unmarried girl is an economic
factor of great Importance TO the
world. When she discovers this fact
il is a revelation meaning everything
10 her. but-as Dr. Mann suggests
the average parents do not regard
the daughter in any different way
than they did when she was a de-
pendent child.
They presuppose," Dr. Mann de-
clares that she will continue in the
submissive role OF a dutiful daugh-
ter as long as she remains at home
never realizing that. as far as age
and maturity in her method OF think
ing go. she is entitled to more free
dom and more dignified treatment.
THE girl Of today resents this
Her pay enevelop gives her a GER
tain comfortable feeling Of ind--
/ pendence, which makes any undue
| restrictions imposed upon her al
/ home difficult to hear. The unhap-
| piness that results is not only re-
! aected in her attitude toward hel
] home and work but in her physica
| condition"
These are strong words and ~
! must ponder them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-14
YOUR HE AL 7 H

have the strength that was hers at
90" Then follows another unhappy
statement: The average employed
woman at 80 has developed flabby
muscles. tired back and eye-strain
that were unknown to her when she
took her initial step into employ
ment"
Consider These Facts.
This is pathetic. Such conditions
should be impossible Work should
hurt nobody. 1 don't care whether il
is homework, tending babies, keep
ing books. making change. taking
dictatlOn in shorthand, operating a
typewriter or making dresses.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-14

A society worker has pointed out
that the home conditions of girls in
gainful pursuits are more conducive
20 ill-health than their factory and
business surroundings.
This woman says truly that a girls
general health is largely dependent
on her mental attitude.
Many OF our so-CalIed working
girls suited acutely from unhappl-
ness and friction in their family
lives" contends DR.. Kristine Mann,
head OF the Health Centre for WOm-
en- in New York
She believes that the average stem
o-rapher at % does not begin 10
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-14

new agreement, three powerful ma
tions, the United States. Great Brit
fan and France. Join IN recognizing
her riglt 10 retain her insular pos
sessions in the Pacific and IN pcomis-
ing 20 join with her in resisting any
aggression. armed or otherwise,
against any OF her insular territory
IN ere"
In the Anglo-Japanese pact.
Japan had only one nation. although
a very powerful one. TO back her Up.
instead OF three" Overman Contin-
ued. Surely Japan ought 70 feel
somewhat elated over the greatly IN
creased strength OF her position Is a
world power. which IS furnished
here by the substitution OF the new
treaty for the old one"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-14
DEMOCRATS VIEW
PACT AS PRO-JAP
Treaty Like Versailles Pact,
Senators Say, as Japan
Gains the Most.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 13.-In the
four power Pacific treaty and in her
agreement with the United States
relative 20 the Pacific island OF zap.
Japan has secured far more out OF
the armament conference than any
other nation participating in Il. ac-
coriing 20 Sens Robinson. Arkansas.
German OF North Carolina. and
other democratic spokesman. who
declare they see Versailles reflected
in the present conference and the
League Of Nations mirrored in its
decisions.
Japan gains by the four power
treaty far more than she loses by the
abrogation Of the Anglo-Japanese
pact" said Sen. Overnan. In the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-14
HARDING COUNCIL
TO JOIN LEAGUE?
Prime Minister of Sweden,
Prominent League Mem
Der, Favors Proposal.

Copyright, 1921. by United Press.)
" a II y 9 T o y, Dec. 13.-If
Pres't Harding organizes a series OF
international conferences they will
merge eventually with the League Of
Nations 20 work toward the common
objective OF world peace. Hjalmar
Branting. prime minister Of Sweden
declares in an article written for the
United Press.
This Is tn first comment OF its
kind from the chief cabinet officer
Of League Of Nations membAr on
the achievements OF the Washington
conference
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-14

FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS CIGARS.
Go 10 Goldie Mann's Cigar Stores
there are five centrally located.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-14
PORTAGE HEIGHTS KNOWN.

For its fine homes. drives and
pleasant views One OF the finest
homes in Portage Heights is offered
for sale This bungalow has large
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1926 with fire place. 5u:lt in book
cases; dining room with built in buff
fet; two bedrooms with closets,
kitchen. linen closet, hot water
plant, oak floor. corner lot 132x6O0.
Call Hastings. L-644O. 342-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-14

Featherweight Arch Supports
made 10 At your feet. VIII relieve
your foot trouble. GIG West Wash.
ington eV. 457am
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-14

% percent reduction sale, Yer
mons. 334-tf
The Washington times., 1921-08-14
STEAMER ST. JOHNS:

August is the greatest holiday
month in the year-the month when
nearly all remaining vacationists
break loose from the daily grind and
raunter forth to enjoy their much
needed rest. The management Of
Colonial Beach, knowing this, and
Knowing from past experience that
"Washington's Atlantic City" will
come in for a full share of patronage
have made sure that nothing is lacking
that can add to the comfort or pleas
ure of those who intend to take ad-
vantage of the wonderful bathing IA
cilities at this resort.
Plenty of fun can be had fishing
and grabbing. while the low cost of
boats make them a popular amuse-
ment. Dancing over the waters edge
to the music of Sokolove's orchestra
is an attraction in itself. The Steamer
st. Johns makes the trip four times
a week. On Thursday, Saturday and
Sunday at a. M, and also on Satur-
day afternoon at 2:30 d. m.
The Washington times., 1921-08-14
B. F. KEITHS
Vaudeville

Hal Forde. star of many Broadway
musical comedy successes, and Lieut..
Gitz-Rice, the singing composer Of
Dear Old Pal OF Mine" and other
trench ballads. have Joined their ac-
complishments and formed one OF
the most popular and diversified Of
ferings to be found among the stellar
ring of the two-a-day. Their inter
change OF song and story, each so
characteristics OF the player, offers a
are innovation among the Keith
fans.
The extra added attraction. Frank
Wilcox and company. will present for
the first time here their new comedy.
"Ssh-h," and Mr.. Wilcox should
add to the fine impression made here
upon previous occasions of the sort.
Bert Fitzgibbons and brother. Lew,
are among those present" and Bert
promises a rare assortment OF his
latest nut products both premedi-
tated and impromptu, in which latter
respect Bert excels all other nut
luOHOlOBlSJS VI liit udy.
Dixie Norton and Coral Melnotte,
brace of beautiful girls, will offer
a lyrical romance in three episodes
entitled "22 Washington Square" by
Neville Fleeson and Albert Won Tilzer.
Bert French produced 1t.
True Rice and Flo Newton will
insert in the bill their clever con-
ceit called Passed Under the Pure
Fun Law" Harry and Grace Ellis
worth, brother and sister, will add
their Smiling Smattering of Song
and Dance" and John and Nellie
Olms will prove their right to the
title of THE Watch Wizards" Red
dington and Grant, Aesop's Fables.
Topics of the Day, and the Pathe
News Pictorial complete the program.
Today at and S:15 p. M, at B. +.
Keith's the bill will present for the
last times the Mastersingers and last
weeks entire layout
The Washington times., 1921-08-14
THE STRAND
Leila Shan

II any one act is programmed as
a headliner at the Strand this week
1t will probably be Leila Shaw and
her company, presenting n humorous
one-act playlet entitled "There She
Goes Again" guaranteeing fifteen
minutes of solid mirth and laughter
to the most hardened and blase play
goer.
George Moore, the versatile and
novelty juggler, will open the bill,
with Collins and Dunbar, clever
team, in a smart conception of
smiles, tunes and dance doings fol-
lowing closely in the bid for popular
favor.
Others appearing will include Mills
and Smith in their latest sklt, "rhe
Hickville Rubes." and Grace Ayers
and brother, the whirling and spin
ming stars of the rink In an amaz-
ingly novel and sensational roller
skating act.
1.-The Last Card" Bayard Voillor
production personally directed by the
famous author Of within the Law"
and THE Thirteenth Chaic." and
adapted from the story Dates" as
appearing In the Saturday Evening
Post, will be seen as the major photo
dramatic attraction, beautiful and
talented May Allison taking the stel-
lar role. TIL production is said to
have several features which make il
stand out distinctly from the aver
age type of pictures.
A selected program Of short film
features together with special
orchestral numbers arranged by
Director Arthur J. Maxwell, and in
GLIDING as overture Baron's my
Moorish Rose" and as exit march
Kaufman's Pack Me Up in Your
Heart" will give the finishing touch
to what promises to be two hours
of the best possible entertainment.
The Washington times., 1921-08-14

The art of "vamping," practiced
throughout the ages. and still in vogue,
has probably been developed to "A
higher degree than any other art.
SO far as records indicate. Eve takes
the apple as the first "vamp," and
since her time vamping has spread to
all corners of the globe.
Vamping has been more generally
advertised in the last few years, but It
has never been more artistically done
than in past centuries. Cleopatra OF
the Nile had a pagan appeal. Cath
arine of Russia stepped across social
boundaries. and history records no
man able to resist her wiles. The win
ming way of Marie Antoinette set other
standards with royalty as her victims.
In degree, the influence over a
Spanish dragon, a nobleman and
famous bullfighter IL said to be no
more graphically described than by
Pola Negri in Gypsy Blood" the
adapted from Prosper Merimee's orig
inal French story. Carmen" which
will be shown for the first times in
Washington at Crandalrs Metropoli.
tan and Knickerbocker Theaters, be-
ginning this afternoon at 3.
Mile. Negri. according TO advance
reports, has been given a most elab-
orately and artistically produced ve-
hicle, rtvalling. IL not outdoing, Pas
sion," the screen sensation in which
she made her debut on the American
screen. More interesting, perhaps,
than the impression gained from the
magnificance of production is the
unique appeal which Pola Negri, as
La Carmenclta, has to women.
The becoming grace with which she
imbues the alluring gypsy is rivalled
only by the display of her beauty, her
vivacious spirit, and the natural gaiety
of young and tantalizing girl. Her
portrayal in Gypsy Blood" as well
az in Passion" puts a different and
truer light upon women whose beauty
and whose exploits live through his
tory.
The Washington times., 1921-08-14
Pola Negr Lends Charm
To Gypsy Vamplre

termination and a gorgeous sense of
humor. however, she does not despair
when things reach the lowest ebb. but
resolutely determines TO turn her lia-
bilities into assets by taking boarders
to support herself. her younger brother
and an elderly female relative.
Only one boarder answers-the adver.
tisement. he being blind, but young and
good-looking, and before him the
dauntless young woman poses not only
as an elderly woman, the supposed
owner of the place and his dignified
hostess, but also as the housemaId who
waits upon him.
These impersonati ons present real
histrionic task to Miss tombstone, but
she Is said to handle the quick changes
of character with unusual skill and, as
result, the play abounds in whole
some humor and comedy situations.
particularly when the young man re-
gains his sight.
Refreshed from an extended vacation
and with every member present. the
Rialto Symphony Orchestra, under the
direction of Mr.. Robert Bond Gotta,
one of Washington's own musicians Of
note, having been born and raised IN
this city, will extend greetings to all
through perfect rendition of Thomas
overture, Raymond" and an inter
pretative orchestration that, from all
reports, cannot help but appeal, pop
ular song hit of the season being given
az encore number, thereby satisfying
all musical preferences.
4 IL.
gram of decidedly different" subsidi-
airy features will surround the major
attraction. chief among which will be
Mack Sennetts latest multiple reel
comedy, Call A Cop" featuring Marie
Provost and inimitable Ben Turpin. A
magnificent Bruce Scenic and an ex-
elusive showing of recent world events
depicted in the Fox News will complete
the bill.
The Washington times., 1921-08-14
Special Music.

A specially staged interpretative
prelude has been arranged by N
Mirskey, conductor of the symphony
orchestra at Crandall's Metropolitan
Theater, for the engagement of
Gypsy Blood" in which Pola Negri,
star of Passion" will be seen for the
first time in Washington this week.
The prelude will be in addition to the
regular concert overture and viii,
have as it's basic number Pablo
Sarasate's atmospheric Gypsy Airs"
played as a violin solo by Alexander
Podnos, solo violinist of the Metro.
politan Symphony, with plano ac-
compartment by +. Harrison, for sew.
eral seasons accompanist for Elias
Breeskin on the concert stage, and
orchestral ensemble.
The Washington times., 1921-08-14
Surprise Coming
For Her Friend

When Pola Negri is screened in the
role of La Carmencita in First Ma
tional special production of "Gypsy
Blood" based on the original French
version of Prosper Merimee's story
Of Carmen" for the first time in
Washington at CrandalPs Metropoli-
tan Theater today, picture lovers will
find 1t hard to believe that she is the
same woman who played Du Barry
in Passion" The two portrayals
are as unlike as black and white.
Negri was directed in this subject
by Ernst Lubitsch, the European
genius who was also responsible for
Passion" and is supported by Harry
Liedtke, who played Armand De Folk
in the drama of the French Revolu-
ton. Liedtke is cast as Don Jose,
the luckless e Dragon, in Gypsy
Blood -