Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, September 30, 1919, Page 5

==%| FOIL PROFITEER FAMINE PLOT Paris Telegraph Operatoro Refuse to| Send Messages Stopping Food. Paris—Vigilant telegraph operators in the central office here saved Parils from a possible famine during the re- cent food crisis precipitated by thc 3 profiteers, . Following disorders around the_ cen- tral markets, where consumers raided the stands and overthrew them, scat- tering vegetables, fruit, fish and other food to the ground because of the ' highprices, a number of commission merchants sent urgent telegrams to producers outside of Paris telling them to hold back their goods till further orders. Many of the dispatches indi- cated that, owing to a general decline in prices the merchants were withhold- ing their goods from the market. The telegrams numbered about 1,000. They had gone past the wickets into the operating rooms, when the opera- tor who was working one of the wires to Brittany noted a batch of them can- celing orders for butter. Now he had paid 10 francs for a pound of butter that morning. He consulted with col- leagues operating wires leading to fish, vegetable, frult and other centers and their tables were loaded down with sim- ilar telegrams. Not one of the mes- sages were sent. In a statement issued last night the government said that it took the re- sponsibility for the action of the te- legraphers. To each day give an interesting and compliete review' of the city’s social activities is our desire. This page is devoted to personal @ention, social items and news briefs and we solieit your cooperation \n its maintenance. Items phoned or mailed to this office are appre- cinted by readers of the paper and by the publuhen. g =—————————————— Telophone 922. K. K. Roe went to Foston and Mc- * Intosh today on business. A large number of friends an neighbors of M#s. Sophia Gustafson’ of the Fifth ward gathered at her home Saturday_evening. A generous amount of money was presented her by the self invited guests, following which a dainty lunch was served. UNDERGOES .OPERATION. County Auditor A. D. Johnson re- turned from Brainerd this morning, where he accompanied Mrs. Johnson to the Northwestern hospital to un- dergo an operation. She will be a patient at the hospital for the next three weeks. PRAYER MEETING. The Methodist Ladies Aid will We pay co<h for clover seed, COrner| noiq a: prayer meeting at the T. J. 2 Minnesota Ave. . Andrews home at 1337 Irvine ave- er, idii. nue Wednesday afternoon. Hostesses Mrs. John P. Quady of Tenstrike fo rthe afternoon are: Mesdames McGhee, Riley, Lambert, and An- . was a between train shopper in Be-|grows ™ A cordial invitation is ex- midji Monday. tended to all. EASTERN STARS ENTERTAIN. & The Eastern Stars will give a fare- well party in honor of Miss Helen SPOT CASH paid for Liberty Bonds Backus, whose marriage to Joseph G. and fiberty Bond receipts. G. B.|Hartman of Iowa City, Ia., will take Hooley, Markham. 94tf|place October 15, at the Masonic Temple this: evening. Refreshments will be served-and cards and dancing will be features of the evening’s en- tertainment. Dean 50,000 to loan or farms. : da71tt ‘"Land @o. Mrs. B. Langren of Becida motored ....to Bemidji Monday and called on . friends. 4 Northern Loans and insurance. 813tf " Land Co. Phone 29. Miss Margie Main of Turtle River was in the city yesterday visiting friends. Mrs. Seth Smlth of Becida motored to Bemidji yesterday and spent the day whopplng. Mrs. O. Galvin of Turtle River was the between train guest of Bemidji friends yesterday. Missouri Catfish Milk .Cows. Butler, Mo.—John Whitman, a farm- er residing along the banks of the Marias des Cygnes river, near here, has a famous herd of some 20 cows, which heretofore have been wonder- ful milk producers. Recently he no- ticed a decrease in the amount of milk they .gave. One hot afternoon Mr. Whitman found the cows wading in the river to keep cool. While in the river catfish were milking the cows, thus reducing the amount of milk he received. Mrs. J. W. Carson and Mrs. C. E. Pierre of Yola drove to the city Mon- day and transacted business. KELLOGG-FREEDIN. Walter G. Kellogg of Minneapolis was married to Katherine A. Freedin of Blackduck, at twelve o’clock Mon- day, September 29. They were mar- ried at the court house by Judge Har- ris and attended by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hayden of Bladuck. Mr. and Mrs. Kellogg will make their home in Minneapolis. t Sixteen-inch, mixed hard and soft it" glab wood for sale. $3.00 per load. Bemidji Mfg. Co. Phone 481. TFtf Sixteen inch mixed hard and soft slab wood for sale, $3 per load. Be- midji Mfg. Co. Phone 481. T&F Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Given were din- ner guests at the home of Mr. and . Mrs. Thomas Porte Sunday evening at Moval lake. LAST TIMES RED LAKE GIRL WEDS. The marriage of Thomas Slinker 1of Bryan county, Okla., to Miss Su- san Dickinson, Chippewa Indian of Red Lake agency, took place at three o'clock yesterday afternoon in the court house, Judge Harris officiating. Mr. Slinker is a Choctaw Indian, who has just returned from France, being two years-in service. Mr. and irs. Slinker will make their home in Ok- lahoma. 2. For Sale—G60-pound flour sacks, $1 ;.- dogen;, 100-pound flour sacks, $1.26 ... dosen, This makes the .cheapest . cloth on the market. Koors Retail *8tore. .711mwt SHIRLY MASON ‘fThe Fmal Abe Grossman, proprietor of the +Hup clothing store, left Monday “"night for the twin cities, where he will spend the week on business. Mr.-and Mrs. Williamfilacfimnt (uu hter, Violet, and son, Harold, of | fia Hear Lake Eieats at th Edward Jackson home of Irvine ave- nue. : Mre. Sophia Gustafson of Fifth| ' ward wishes to extend thanks to all who so generously ~donated to the purse which she was presented with i | Baturday evening. 14930 WEEK’S REX PROGRAM. Coming to the Rex the rest of the week will be an excellent program each day. On Wednesday will be seen George Walsh in “Never Say Quit,” one of the William Fox Victory productions. On Thursday, Alice Brady will ap- pear in the eSlect picture “The World to Live In.” Friday and Saturday, Tom Mix m “Rough Riding Romance’” will be at the Rex, another William Fox pro- duction of love, suspense and thrills: a Paramount Picture If Shirley had kept it in the “Bank” he’d never have learned of her little Inasquerade. But she took it out and ;hereupon hangs the pre- dicament of the girl who wanted to live “the way they do in the ‘movies’.” = Also Showing “The Man of Might" ELKO TOMORROW & THURSDAY CHARLES RAY ‘The Busher’ A Paramount Picture Mise Blanche Smith of Becida is visiting friends and relatives at dif- ferent points in the southern part of the state. Miss Smith expects to be :-gone for some time: ‘Storage batteries repaired and charged. Quick and satisfactory work at a fair price is our method of doing business. Millers Battery shop. 219 4th St., Bemidji ,Minn. . 14930 FARNUM—REX TONIGHT. The discovery of a city hidden in an African jungle—a city inhabited by a strange race of idol-woshipping people—forms part of the theme of a William Fox photoplay, “The Jun- gle Trail;” in which William Farnum is featured. The picture will be the feature of the bill at the Rex, last time tonight. The hero of this story goes to Africa to shoot big game and is followed there by native agents of his rival in love. These agents un- dertake to lose him in the jungle and bribe the natives, from whom he es- capes after a battle, finding his way thence, after mapy vicissitudes, to the strange city. Heré he is seized as” an infidel and sentenced to be burned at the stake, but pulls up the posts to which he is bound and there- after, until he overturns a great sta- tue of an idol, is worshipped as a god of strength. The picture is said to be strong in romantic interest and to include several characteristic William Farnum hand-to-hand fights. Added feature, Fox Sunshine comedy, #Get ‘Rich quick” for quality photo work. Portrait post cards, six only 95¢, 12 only $1.75, proofs sup- plied. Kodak developing, 10c; prints 3¢, 4¢, bc. Rich Studio, 29 10th St. 923tmo Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Grandy of Seat- tle arrived in the city Saturday and _are the guests at the home of their son, L. B. Grandy at 523 Twelfth street. They expect to be here about three or four weeks. Mrs. E. A. McDonald and daugh- ters, Helen Mae and Marian, of Grand Forks are guests at the home . of Mrs. McDonald’s parents, Mr. and : Mrs. Frank McManus of Dewey ave- nue. Mr. McDonald is expected to ' ‘motor to Bemidji today. Mrs. R. C.”Norcross left Monday afternoon for Seattle, Wash., where she will visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs, P. J. Winter. Mrs. Norcross will also visit at Portland, Tacoma, Los . \Angeles and Glacier Park. She ex- . pects to be gone about two or three months, MISS TROPPMAN PLEASES IMMENSE THEATRE CROWDS The capacity of the Grand theatre was taxed to its utmost for two shows last evening and many were turned away disappointed because they were unable to gain admittance. Those who were fortunate enough to see the performance, were greatly pleased and many expressed their astonishment at the talent displayed, and the progress Miss Troppman has made in her dancing studies. Sessue Hayakawa in ‘“The Grey Horizon,” and a comedy were the pic-, ture program. Hayakawa being even | better in this picture than usual. Al- ! together it was an unusual program and will be given again at the Grand | theatre for the last time tonight. Jack Gainey, formerly of this eity, but now of Rochester, arrived in Be- midji Sunday morning. Mr. Gainey, whose marriage to Miss Anna Mec- Manus takes place Wednesday, Oc- tober 1, will return to Rochester that day where he is employed in the . hardware business. Dan Gainey, who ! attends Hamline univergity at St. Paul, will arrive in the city this eve- ' ning to be present at the wedding. NOTICE. To M. B. A. members, that all dues payable to the M. B. A. order should be paid to I. E. Leighton or 411 Min- nesota Ave. J. N. Billings, sec. 2d101 TO NEW HOME. Mr. and Mrs. D. Gainey and family of this city will leave for Fargo to- morrow afternoon, where they expect to make their future home. COMMUNITY CLUB MEET. The Women’s Community Civic club will hold its regular meeting Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Presbyterian church. Following the program plans for the coming year, will be discussed. All members are urged to be present. ! A rattling story of the earthly diamond where men glory in fame one mo- ment and are engulfed by the bitter condemnation of friends, even sweethearts, the next. ! ! ; Pathetic Query. The nurse had been entertaining her ' patient by singing soe of his favorite songs to him. There was one song In particular that the little boy liked much, and he never failed to ask his nurse to sing it to him every time she came into the room. She had already sung it a dozen times or more that morning, when on coming into the room after a few minutes’ absence she heard a little volce from the other end of the room: “Say, nurse, do you think you have enough tone left to sing that song again?” Added Feature “TOOTSIES & TAMALIES” A “Big V” Comedy ELKO { | f . THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER * LODGE PIN SAVES CAPTIVE | Bl‘ndlt Finds Man Is Member of Same Order and Spares His Life— Reduces Ransom. HE best Pencil you can buy is always the least ex-- pensive in the end. - Jaurez, Mexico.—A lodge pin and grip saved the life of a Chinese mer- chant .of Parral when Francisco ‘troops captured Parral some months ago, according to a sworn statement made by the merchant to the American consul here upon his arrival ‘from the interior recently. The Chinese merchant refused to These worldfamous pen- cils are made in 17 de- grees, from 6B softest to permit his name to be attached to the 9H hardest and 3 copying. statement for fear he would be killed There’s one exactly suited if he fell into Villa’s hands. He swore to your work. that he saw three of his cousins dragged through the streets of Parral by rebels and burned at the stake. A demand for $5,000 was made upon him upon threat of death, the merchant stid, He told the Villa colonel he did not have this amount, and was about to be ordered shot, hc said, when he noticed a lodge pin on the lapel of the colonel's coat. The merchant said he belonged to a Chinese organization which was similar to the one which the officer belonged to, and they ex- changed handshakes. The ransom was reduced to $2,000 and he was finally | s————————_ Last Time 1st Show 7:30—2nd at 9:10 Smooth, velvety leads that don’t crumble; thoroughly kiln-dried wood that doesn't splinter, and grading always uniform, save money and make for quicker, better, easier work. We unhesitatingly recommend VENUS Pencils PIONEER STATIONERY HOUSE Wholesalers Subscribe for The Ploneer. TOMORROW Featuring Miss Margaret Troppman Assisted by An Orchestra in a Number of Descriptive and Interpretive DANCES An opportunity rare in this city Sessue Hayakawa in “the Grey Horizon” ‘A Powerful Drama of Oriental Vengeance A TWO-PART KEYSTONE COMEDY ADMISSION 15¢c and 30c. Note—At these prices you'll have to come ‘sarly Qo"fit a seat. MAXES HIM ASAD-FACDD JORE PRESENTS GEORGE a THE FUNNIEST ‘COMEDY OF *ru: at the Grand Theatre READ THE PIONEER WANT ADS EVEN A §AVAGE KNOWS WHEN HE'’S WHIPPED But there are many savages! Also there are dangers of many another sort faced by William Farnum in the thrilling William Fox story of love and adventure THE JUNGLE TRAIL Directed by RICHARD STANTON LAST TIME TONIGHT REX THEATRE TWO REEL FOX SUNSHINE COMEDY FIVE PIECE ORCHESTRA 10c and 20c Matinee 2:30 Night 7:20 and 9 o’clock COMING THIS WEEK Wednesday—George Walsh in “Never Say Quit,”” Fox Victory production. Thursday—Alice Brady in “The World to Live In,” Select picture Friday and Saturday—Tom Mix in “Rough Riding Romance,” Fox production of love and d aring.