Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 30, 1919, Page 2

e 3o n | | | | " which he has mailed out. BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER e PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON BXOEPT SUNDAY- THE BEMIDJY PIONEER PUBLISHING CO. H. M. STANTON G. E. CARSON Editor E. H. DENU " Manager TELEPHONE 932 En’tored at the postoffice ‘at Bemidjl, Minn., as second-clags matter under act of Congress of March 3, 1879. No attention paid to annonymous contributions. Writer's name must be known to the editor, but not necessarily for publication. ¥ ‘Communications for the Weekly Pioneer must reach this office not later than Tuesday of each week to insure publication in the current issua SUBSCRIPTION RATES 125 BY CARRIER THE WEEBKLY PIONEER 0 pages, taining a summary of the news of the week. lished nur;. ;hnmuo::d sent p:-:u. pu’l to any address, for, in advance, $1.50 OFPICIAY COUNTY AND CITY PROCHEDINGS THE ALTERED COVENANT 5 In referring to the amended covenant of the League of Nations the Duluth Herald has the following to say: It is be- fore the conference and the world to be judged, to be adopted or rejected, and if adopted to do what it can, fortified by the will of humanity, to preserve the peace of the world. The conference has adopted it unanimously. The form and the details of the Covenant are of far less importance than it is that the world agree to be governed by law and that the nations agree to co-operate for peace, orde;, and security. The world’s will is for peace. The .world’s will for peace is translated into the Covenant. Thus this world law is given the sanction without which laws are nothing; and it is this sanction, far more than the Covenant or anything in the covenant, that gives hope that it will work. k The changes that have been made are mainly due to Am- erican criticisms of the original Covenant. In the main, these criticisms were from partisans who sought not so much to strengthen the Covenant as to belittle the president; from men who were utterly reckless of the consequences to humanity if, out of this great crisis in ‘the affairs of mankind, they could .exact a little political advantage by undermining America’s representations at the peace conference. These changes have not strengthened the Covenant or the league; but they have not| . weakened it dangerously. The most important change, t}mt recognizing the Monroe Daetrine, really has little meaning with- out a definition of the Manroe Doctrine, on which hardly any two men would agree. | The thing of first importance is to get a start toward a League of Nations—to have the world’s people brought to- gether to give form and force to international law in the in- terests of the peace, security and well-being of all mankind. This the Covenant as it stands gives the world a chance to do. If, when the nations agree on it, it proves defective here and there, it can be strengthened and improved by amendment. But if this agreement tg join forces for peace is not made, the war has been lost, the dead have died in vain, and civiliza- tion is doomed to death by suicide. -——_——_0 Guilty of patriotic neglect are a few Bemidji citizens (some of them city officials) who are permitting old and worn out flags to wave. Just what should be done with these flags is told by H. P. Cain, adjutant general at Washington, in a circular He says: *Old or wornout flags should not be used either for banners or for any secondary pur- pose. When a flag is in such a condition that it is no-longer a fitting emblem for display it should not be cast aside nor used in any way that might be viewed as disrespectful to the national colors, but should be destroyed as & whole, privately, preferably by burning or by some other method lacking any suggestion of irreverence or disrespect due the emblem represnting our coun- — (s, Beltrami county’s delegation in the legislature did splendid work and is deserving of a vote of thanks. It is doubtful if any county in the state was more ably represented than this, for with representative A, E. Rako, Senator Leonard H. Nord and Representative F. J. McPartlin this legislative district, needed legislation was given every attention. The many bills passed which are of direct benefit to Beltrami county and northern Minnesota is evidence that our representatives did their work well.— cigarettes and tobacco. They use cig- arettes here from the time they can e s e A S NEWS AND LETTERS FROM BELTRAMI CO. SOLDIERS-SAILORS IN GERMANY. i Hayenge Germany, April 6, 1919, . Bemidji Pioneer: The last letter 1 wrote to you I was on the Meuse front in a far dif- ferent looking place from this one. ‘We haden’t seen anything but war, shell holes and ruin every where for nearly seven months until welwent into Diedenhofen, Germany on guerd duty and M. P. work. We have’hfen at this ever since. We used to! feel very lucky it we got a roof and a chicken netting bed, but now I 'am sleeping in a real bed with real pillows and springs and have #n ex- German kitchen with electric lights and two big Dutch cooking Kkettles which I use. I can make enough cof- fee in omne to serve six hundred men. 1 have two student cooks and four K. Ps. Some difference from the way it used to be, cooking in the dark. This is quite a town. It has about seven thousand inhabjtants. This place and Diedenhofen ara con- nected by street car lines, in fact both places are practically one city. This company is guarding both places. Some of our men are up near Luxemburg doing guard duty. This place is in very good shape yet. It used to be a large munition fac- tory. The factory is running yet, but they are making machinery now. 1 got my picture taken the othar day, will enclose one. The streets are covered all the time with: well dressed people, some on horse; back, some in autoes, some in carriages and some in wooden shoes. If you are not used to it you would think there were loose horses in the street as the kids ‘come clutch, clutch in their wooden shoes. They are all begging siy gipt mere a bissaly toboe, until they can’t get around any more. You see kids three years old with cig- arettes in their mouths. Well such is life in different countries. You would think we are in a nice Elace, but we are longing for the U. B. A,, and are hoping to reach it in the near future, The cooties and, fleas don’t bother us any more either, so will say good night. Yours truly, First Cook F. F. Stumpges. Do not grow seedlings in a close, moist atmosphere and expect them to do well when set outside. They need air. Cool, airy conditions will cause the plants to grow stocky and they THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER THEATERS THE MAKE BELIEVE WIFE. Billie Burke, charming star of and screen, -has . returned to -the movies and will be seen at the Elko theatre tonight, also Thursdgy mat- inee and evening—in “The Make Be- lieve Wife,” a rollicking comedy- drama : releaged ‘on th¢ Paramount program. ‘The efforts of Miss Burke and her leading man, David Powell, to avoid a scandal after being lost in the mountaing: and taking refuge in .a cabin—together with other ap- parently desperate . situations—opre- sent complications which are righted only through a series of amusing events; however, all ends happily. As usual, Billle Burke’s frocks dis- played in this play will fill the fem- inine heart with envy. IT’S EVEN BETTER. Two popular stars, Carlyle Black- well ‘and Evelyn Greeley, are seen in another of their famous comedy dramas in “Hit or Miss,” the new World picture which on Friday will be shown at the Elko theatre. “Hit or Miss” is right along the line of those other great hits made by Mr. Blackwell and Miss Greeley—'The Beloved Blackmailer,” “By Hook or Crook,” “Love in a Hurry,” and others. It is even better than these. THE LAW THAT DIVIDES. To become light fingered enough to make her role in “The Law That Divides” convincing Miss Kathleen Clifford practiced on the members of her company by relieving them of their watches, stick pins and other articles. It proved to be such a fas- cinating game that Miss Glifford was glad when this part of the picture was completed, fearing she might practice the delicate art of picking pockets outside the studfo. ‘““The Law That Divides,” is a strong drama of divorce, relieved by occasional touch- es of Miss Clifford’s delightful com- edy. It is a Plaza’picture and will be ‘displayed on - the screen of the Grand theatre tonjght and tomorrow. FATTY IN FINE COMEDY. -Fatty Arbuckle, the heavyweight Paramount comedian, has an excel- lent comedy in “Love,” which is the big attraction at the Grand theatre this week. Fatty is a humorous lover in this laugh producer and his antics evoke laughter and applause at every showing. Numerous sur- prises are introduced and the cqmedy as a whole is.excellent. AT REX TODAY. Shall love be sacrificed upon the altar of imperial greed for power? This is the question pointedly asked in the photo-drama, “War Brides,” |} which is at the ..ex today. Although it is impossible ‘to escape this ques- tion in witnessing the play, no at- tempt is made to teach or preach. As in his previous successes, “A Daugh- ter of the Gods,” “The Soul of Broad- way,” and a number of other noted film successes. Herbert Brenon simply tells the story and lets.the moral, it there be one, take care of itself. Butin “War Brides” the con- stant clash between the individuals and the state makes the prouviems ob- vious. The individual in the play is Joan, a young peasant girl, in which role Nazimova makes her first ap- pearance on the moving picture screen. Shoe played the part with greal success in vaudeville, but many incidents has been added and elab- orated, giving her mucu wider scope for her unique talents than she has had in any of her stage productions. The story first shown the life af the peasants of the mythical kingdom in which the scenes take pldce.' The poor people have been oppressed by a ‘grasping owner of a factory amnd in a strike which ensues the workers are led by Joan. The workers win, and celebrate their victory at a picnic where Joan meets Franz, a young farmer, one of four brothers who live with their widowed mother, and their sister, Amelia. Franz and Joan be. come lovers and are betrothed, when the shadow of war is seen om the horizon of the country—a | war brought on by the power-coveting king and his advisers. Frapz is eager to fight for his country, but Joan is filled with apprehension. They cease working on the little home they had begun to build, but before Franz leaves with the troops they are marrfed. For the rest of the story you should see the play. Rusty Steel. To clean rusty steel, oil well the rusty parts and set aside in this state for two or three days. Then wipe dry with clean rags and polish with em- ery or pumice stone. - When very rusty and a high polish {s desired rub the will be in better condition to set out.[article with a little slack lime. AMERICA’S HOME SHOE POLISH Keeps your shoes good-locking Makes them last longer to go ahead. “She got my treasured Royé.l Cook - Book, mycan of Royal Baking Pow- * derand all the fixings—and sailed in. “Honestly, it was the best cake we ever had, and now I believe anyone who- tries can bake anything with aking Powder Absolutely Pure Royal Contains No Alum— free. "Write ffor a copy to ~ Betty Said She Could Bake “I knew she never had baked a cake .and I was doubtful. But I told her Made from Cream of Tartar derived from grapes Leaves No Bitter Taste The Royal:Cook Book, containingover. 500 recipes for all kinds of cookery, mailed ROYAL BAEING POWDER 0O., Dept. H, 135 Willlam Street. New York WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 30, 191 ‘.t- "1 apple green jersey suit, size 18, price . . .$19.95 20 ladies coats, the seasons latest novelties, -gize 16 to 44, price. . .. .. ...$19.50 to $49.50 -" Dolmans........... $29.50, $37.50 and $49.50 The first of the week we received several ship- | I ments of girls and young womens coats that had been ordered to be sent in March, on a¢count of the late delivery we have marked-them very close. Girls coats, 4t010,................... P $4.75 to $10.00 Girls coats, made from fine woolplaid, sizes 12, 13, and 14, DGR L 0 o e i i sl v e i B s e $15.00 Girls blue serge dolmans, sizes 11, 12, 13, and 14, price. . . $16.50 -Ladies brown shoes—we have reduced about 100 pairs of - ladies’ $11.50 brown shoes to $10.00a pair. All shoes marked above $10.00, except Glove Grip, will be sold for $10.00 after May first. Special price on Busters, we are closing one lot of Buster Brown shoes, Sizes 8% to 11, at $3.00 a pair. LADIES OXFORDS-—Another shipment of Glove Grip oxfords received this week, Black kid oxfords, with O’Sullivan. rubber heels, A and C wide, $8.75 a pair. Brown kid oxfords, $9.50 a pair LUXURY TAX—Commencing May 1st we are obliged to col- leet luxury tax on the following articles. Bath robes in excess of $7.50, Shoes in excess of $10.00, Hose in excess of $2.00, Kimo- nas in excess of $15.00, Hand bags in excess of $7.50, Umbrellas and Parasols in excess of $4.00. Furs 10 per cent of selling price. cent sale. Toilet articles 1 cent for each 25 100 wash Edi::fi; ‘«;f J, ' waists llld” { entslzqes, B | 4 cents each. BEMIDJI, MINN. it $2.95 a pair | : , | o [ *" Handsome Suits, Coats and Dolmans. ‘ - Exclusive styles, prices below | the present market. & 1 tan.gabardine suit, size 18, pric_:e. .... $32.50 1 blue silk suit, size 46, price .. ...... ... $32.95 1 blue poplin suit, size 46, price ... .. ... -$35.00 f1 black poplin‘suit, size 44, price ... .. ... :$35.00 \ ’"1 taupe gabardine suit, size 40, price . .. .$37.50 ' 1 blue serge suit, size 38, price . . ... . .$50.00 , 1 blue serge suit, size 38, price . ........ $49.50 J§ | 1 blue silk suit, size 18, price . .......... $37.50 i 3 : Defectiy