Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 28, 1921, Page 4

BNy - most notorious crooks of New York's THE BEMIDJi DAILY PIONEER “SOMEONE IN THE HOUSE" AT THE REX FRIDAY ONLY ‘‘Someone 1 the House,” a screen version of the famous stage play whose story of a polished society orook and jewel rcbbery made it a Broadway success, will be shown at the Rex theater Friday only, with| an all-star cast. The film version of | this mystery drama is @ Metro spe- cial production and is packed wich thrills and full of action. It is the story of Jim Burke, known | as *“The Dancer”’, who by his suave manners ingrates himself amone the soclal elect. He becomes friendly with a young scciety man and thronzh him eains entre iLis the set whir: be i+ planning t> “ob. Through a ‘‘pawnbroker fence” Burke makes arrangements to sub- stitute a set of paste jewels for the original diamonds which he hopes to obtain by making love to the beauti- ful daughter of a wealthy family. Just when suoccess seems assured the dancer finds his carefully laid plans overturned by an event:which he had always figured as absolutely impos-|- sible—the love of a good woman. Edmund Lowe, as Burke, gives to the difficult part gll that dash and debonnair character which one ex- pects from a society crook.. Vola Vale as the daughter of wealth who never loses her trust in the pseudo gentle- man, was extremely realistic. = Wil- Mam J. Irving playced the typical so- clety-clubman and man-about- town. Edward Connelly “does -some of ai8 best work in his excellent portrayal of the “pawnbroker fence.” Others in the all-star <cast are Lawrence Grant, Clara Lee, Howard Champton, Henry Miller, Jr., Edward Jobson, Thomas McGuire and Jack Levering. “THE HUNGER OF THE BLOUD* AT REX THEATER SATURDAY Local movie lovers will be given a treat on Saturday when Franklyn Farnum will be seen at the Rex the- ater in his newest screen offering, *The Hunger of the Blood.” In this picture Mr. Farnum has ex- changed his cowboy rol&‘lor that of an Indian ‘half-breed. ny of this young star’s admirers have liked him because of his winning smile and courage, but in this picture they will gee the favorite as an actor of the first ‘water. Critics who have ceen his work as the Indian Maslun in “The Hunger of the Blood,” claim that it is among +he most brilliant pleces of fine act- ing that has ever been seen on the sereen. Mr. Farnum while not out of his twenties has had’ a-thorough train- ing on the stage with Col. Henry W. Savage, and when he drifted into the movies ,like Douglas Fairbanks he had the advantages of a developed stage presence. This gives an actor before the camera the gift of seeing his audience through: the lens cf the| clicking-camera.; He-is able o sense his audience: This is a great gift for it enables an actor to play direct to his people. A “The Hunger of the Blood,” has been - accorded Tousing receptions wherever it has played, and the man- agement of the Rex theater are con- fident that it will be among the most successful and satistying offering of this season. “BLIND WIVES” AT THE REX THEATER BEGINNING SUNDAY | I} ‘There are motion pictures | { that | stand out because of their great dra-| matic values, and pictures that are! distinctive because of the whirlwind speed of their action. *‘Blind Wives,” | the Willlam Fox masterpiece that will | be shown at the Rex theater begin-| ning mnext Sunday, is a picture that stands out because of its great dra- matic value, also because of its virile, | pulsating action—but principally be- cause its story is unfolded against a background of gorgeous splendor so dazzling and so beautiful that it real- ly description. The lives of the idle rich, the wast-! rels of society who toil not, neither do they spin, are shown with a fidel- ity so mew to theatrical ‘presentation | that it marks a mile-stone in the| development of cinema possibilities. There are all the spectacular beau- tieg of Lucile’s (Lady Duff Gordon) scintillating fashion show, parading in a hewildering lot of gowns worth a king’s ransome. There is beauty, there iy wealth, there is grandeur. The - colorful background of this mighty production makes it one of the most unusual of photodramas. “THE MIRACLE MAN” AT THE ELKO THEATER TONIGHT The superb dramatic Paramount- Anteratt feature, “The Miracle Man,” which was produced by George Loane Tucker and will again be on view at the Elko theater last times tonight is declared to be one of the really great screen dramas of recent years. It was written by Frank L. Packard and produced as a stage play by George M. Cohan and packed the Broadway theater in the season, of 1916-17 where it played for many months. The screen version is said to be even more absorbing and thrilling in its develop ment of the striking story, which shows. the marvelous transformation under the beneficent influence of an ennobling environment of four of the underworld. Hearing of the healing powers of ithis old man cf the hills, Tom Burke and his band determined to capital- 4ze them to enrich themselves. Little did they reckon that in their new field of ‘opérations they were destined to undergo a magic transformation, and’this forms the basis ot one of the most thrilling stories ever screened. In the hands of such capable art- fsts as Thomas Meighan, Elinor Fair, Joseph J. Dowling, Betty Compson, and others of similar merit, this pow- erful story becomes a vital, living “CHICKENS” BEGINS AT THE ELKO THEATER TOMORROW The story of Douglas MacLean's Jatest Paramount-Ince comedy “Chbickens,” .which is to be shown at the Elko theater on Friday and Saturday, is familiar to the readers of the Saturday Evening Post, where- in it recently appeared under the title of “Yanconna Yillies.” ~ Herschel S. Hall is the author. Versatility, a ‘keen sense of humor, and an individ- ual style have won for Hall the dis- tinction of being one of the popular wriiers of the country. “Chickens,” which was written in an entirely different vein from the tales of the Pittsburgh Steel Mills, which established his’ vogue as a writer, was received with enthu- siasm. Agnes Christine Johnston, au- thor of many of Douglas MacLean’s and Charles Ray's most popular suc- cesses, adapted the story and' has lost | bg’ none of the author’s fine humor or dramatic situations. Jack Nelson di- rected. Gladys George is the leading woman. THRILLING PICTURE Maurice Tourneur’s Paramount production of “The Bait” in which Hope Hampton, a famous Texas beau- ty iplays ithe leading role, is said to ibe one of the most thrilling pictures produced by Mr. Tourneur in many months. The scenes of the photo- drama are laid in this country and in Paris and ail are noteworthy. The photoplay will be shown at the Elko theater next Sunday and Monday. 1921 WESTERN MELODRAMA COMING TO GRAND THEATER One of the most powerful, stirring and colorful photodramas of the year is coming to the Grand theater Sat-! urday and Sunday. It is Benjamin B. \Hampton’s production, “The Killer,” said to be one of the greatest of the ‘brilliant producer’s works. “The Killer” is an up-tp-the-min- ute picture, which combines romance | and color of the old West with some- thing that only the modern age can give ip the way of realism and grip- ping with suspense. - Adapted fromy Stewart Edward White's newest novel, “The Killer,” dis evidence that Ben Hampton stands alone as the perfect visualizer of novels. All the points that went to ‘make the ook a best seller are em- phasized in the photoplay version. That sinister figure, The Killer,” said to be the strangest character in Mterature, literally comes to life ‘through the art of Frank Campeau, the famous character actor. Claire Adams plays the leading and only feminine “role, with Jack Conway cast in the romantic lead. VAUDEVILLE PROGRAM AT GRAND THEATER TOMORROW A comedy cartoonist, a song and; dance team, a pair of singing come- dians, and a comedy’ a¢robatic nov-‘ elty, "{s bound to make this week's| vaudeville program at the Grand theater on Friday only, one that will bring joy to the entire audience. Rouble Sims, is a cartoonist , a/ comedian and ‘a reconteur, equally proficient in all these accomplish- ments. His is a splendid example of -free-hand drawing in colors, so well presented as to make the offer- ing unusually entertaining. Benson| and Johnson in “The Girl and -the Goof, present a lot of hokum comedy, | harmony singing and talking. Prath-| er and Wiley are a pair of clever en-| tertainers, and their offering, “Fath-| er's Wife,” is comedy of the sure fore type. Violet and Lewis present a comedy novelty acrobatic aertal act the fem- inine members of which is an ex-| ceedingly attractive young miss of | diminutive appearance, who, despite,| ‘her stature, is a marvel of muscular strength and agility. The other member of the team Is a young chap whoge clown make-up, Zunny antic, and funnier falls, marks him as a splendid comedian and an excellent acrobat, “Two Kinds of Love’ "with an all star cast, is the picture program which will precede the vaudeville at| the afternon and evening shows on the afternoon and evening shows on| Esperanto a School Course. Esperanto, the artificial interna- #onal language, has been ordered in- troduced as an elective course in the commercial s¢hoels controlled by the Paris chamber of commerce. 'The language was studied by a com- mission, whose members reported favorably upon it after several tests. One test was the translation of three complicated documents into French and then translation of the French texts back into Esperanto. It was | found there was no change in the sense. The introduction of Esperanto in ull schools was recommended, not as substitute for any other language, but ‘as a means of communleation, For Cleaning Leather. A very good leather dressing is composed of equal parts of glycerin and sweet oil. After applying this mixture with ‘a cloth, it should be left on the leather for 20 minutes, after which the leather must be wiped dry. Ordinary soap and wa- tfer makes a. good cleanser for leather, the soap being applied with a sponge and wiped off with & chamois skin. With a Proviso. “Dedging automobiles is a health- ful exercise,” says a physician, If you ‘are successful in the dodging.-— Boston Transcript. Life and Death. Just because you think life is not thing and one of the greatest dra- matic spectacles the ‘screen has yet revealed. WELL-DESIGNED * BRGK HOUSE Its Permanency and Strengthé Strongly Recommend It. ! APPEALS TO THE HOUSEWIFE‘ Rooms Arranged to Reduce Work of Caring for House to Minimum— - Features That Enhance At- tractiveness of Exterior By WILLIAM A. RADFORD. Mr. Willlam A. Radfo:d will answer questions and glv. advice FREE OF COST on all subjects pertaining to the subject of building. for the readers of this On account of his wide e:parlenfi» ° to Willlam A o1 avenue, Chicago. Ill. two-cent stamp for reply. Because the average man builds a home but once in a-lifetime, it is an event of tremendous importan and his family, and should meric ful study and thought. There many modern features in:home-build- ing that cannot be overlooked if the finished -product fo "be entirely satisfactory. For instance, one of the most important developments in home- building in the last decade has been that of sun par and sleeping porclies. With the growth in. popu- larity of the “fresh air” idea, es- pecially when' slecping; these two fac- tors have become prominent parts new houses. And’ as the ye: lihprovements have been n their construction until now they are near perfection as possible. Another important factor in home- building is the material to be used. Because of its permanency —and strength, brick is used extensively. It insures a great deal ot protection against fire and is specified in many building codes. As an excellent ex- ample of what can be accomplished with brick-as the construction mate- rial, the house shown here is hard to beat. A glance at the illustration shows a very attractive exterior greatly en- hanced by many variations in elev: tions, such as the roof over the porc] the wing for the sun parlor, the main gable and the rear projection for the sleeping porch upstairs. The arched rafter effect is very pleasing and the contrast of the white = stone trim against the darker brick background is quite striking. In the sun parlor and sleeping porch casement windows have Dbeen used insuring maximum lighting space and adequate ventila- tion. 'The sun parlor is heated like are and only enclose ° wife who no lom.'n\; ecan got servants o at any price. In a house of this size the work en- tailed is considerable, especially if one woman has to take cave of all of it. Because of the servant shortage she has to have some substitute and builders have found many ways and means to help her ouf ducing the size of the rooms without detracting * from' any of their charm, and secondly, by installing space-save ing and labor-saving devices. It has been found that the kitchen no longer need be .a large room; in fact the complete equipment can be Installed +in a very small space. A small pan- ' try is also provided in this plan. On the second floor are three bed- 1 rooms and bath as well as the sleep- | Second Floor Plan. ing porch mentioned above. The bed- rooms are not oversize, but ample for needs of the family. All are well pro- vided with windows and exceptionally large closet room. Although quite impressive looking, this house can be erected without con- siderable extra expense. Tt is 33 by 32 feet. It is very suitable for the sub- urbs of a large city or for smaller towns where wide lots permit a lawn and plenty of breathing space. SMALL CREATURES AS PETS Some People Keep Bees in Observation Hive Within the House—Water . Bug’s Odd Habit. Such small creatures as bees, ants, fleas, toads and cockroaches have come in for their share of petting, and seem to like it, too. Most of us have watched in wordless astonishment the dashing pair of fleas pull a. small chariot around a tiny ring in the sideshow of a circus. Toads make as interesting pets as goldfish. Do you know that every time a toad swallows a junebug his face wears a surprised and rather pained expression. the 1est of the louse ana wien furnished with wicker furpiture makes a very bright and efficient addition to the house. The wide, open front porch supported by heavy brick eol- umns is a useful place in the sum- mer time when it can be screened in. Three main rooms are provided for in the first floor plan, the Iliv- ing room, dining room and Kkitchen. The living room, modeled along the latest lines, is Ilarge, well lighted and comfortable, a condition made possible by the open fireplace. In size, it is 15 by 16 feet. It opens First Floor Plan. on one side into the reception hall and at one corner into the dining room, loeated diagonally opposite. 'The sun parlor is reached through the hall and also opens into the dining room. The tatter is a large, square-shaped room with triple windows on the side and rear. A small door leads to the kitch- en, one of those small cozy rooms, so worth living is no sign that death will be worth dying. =) much in favor with the busy house- and that he rubs his stomach with his funny little hands in order to_quiet his restive meal? Many people keep bees in a small ob- servation hive on a sitting room table near the window. The hive Is made with glass sides, and little dark screens are kept pulled down to keep out the light except when they are under ob- servation. The hive i§ connected:by a one-inch bore tube with the window sash, so that the little creatures do not stream through the room. Dr. L. O. Howard tells .a quaint about a water bug which lived in his desk. When the doctor finished his cigar each morning he placed the stump on the corner of his desk. - Out his little friend would come every time after the moisture on the end of the cigar. Later he grew to like the to- bacco taste and at last became addict- ed to the habit, without any detriment to his health, the doctor says.—Nation- al Geographic Society Bulletin. Nature’s Wise Restriction, fvery fellow with any “go” to him wants to do what he wants to. We might also add that he wants to do what he wants to when he wants to. But very often that is impossible. And in 2 good many instances it’s best that it is. As a rule people are more rash than they want to acknowledge. If they had half a chance they would glory in goading others into the wild- est rashness and then laugh about the predicaments they would find them fn. So nature has put safeguards around ! humanity to keep it from doing many things that never ought to be attempt- ed. Occasionally people break through them and the victim pays the penalty. | -—Exchange. ; Useful Beech Tree. When in full foliage the beech tree is remarkable for its close shade and |1coolness. The branches and such parts of the tree as can not he more usefully employed muake capital fire- wood. - first, by re | R x PINEWOOD *| KRR AR KRR KRR KHK |mess visitor here Tuesday. Mr. Park- er logged the pine around here years| ago. { Torp Fossend, Charles Rock and| . ‘B. Millar were business visitors at emidji Wednesday. | Rev. Sorenson held religious ser-| vices, at the Buzzle church Sunday. | | A M. Stenstrom of Bemidji, the | “nimber jeck missfonary” arrived | here Friday en route to Dehs where | he is holding religious meetings. i | Frnest Erickson and T. R. Dux- | bury were here Saturday 1 more | ilnnd buyers. Mr, and Mrs. Victor Carzon, who| have been visiting relatives at Debs | the past winter, lett for their home {at Grafton, N. D., Menday. ‘Sidney and Ray Miller drove to |Cass Lake Sunday with their cars {and visited relatives there. | Carl Clauson went to Pelican Rap- ids Saturday for an over Sunday visit with his family. Sever Melland returned to Minne- |apolic Monday after visiting his par-| ents here for several days, Mr. Mel-| land will attend school until Septem- | ber, when his course will be com-~ pleted. 5 | ‘Wim. Thias made final proof on his | |hemestead at Bemidji. Monday. Geo. {Elliott and Nels Rivers were his wit-; | nesses. A. M. TGhompson, the Soo agent| here, who escaped German bullets| |and poison gas in the world war has| |been struck by Cupid’s dart and ev-| {ery Sunday we see him going north | toward Debs. We wish him good luck |as June and roses are not far away {and Al can sing “Buelahland, Sweet Beulahland.” Joe Millanger and family, who liv- |ed near here the past winter, moved |to Trail Saturday. 'BRITISH POLO PLAYERS READY TO DEFEND CUP By P. M. Sarl, (Urited Press Staft Correspondent) London.— (By Mail)—British polo players are busily “sharpening p” for the international matches to be played at Hurlingham on June 18, 22 land if necessary 25, which will set- tle the ownership of the cup which the British wrested from Harry Payne Whitney’s American ' team, after a desperate struggle at Meadow Brook, U. S. A, in 1914. Although the war has played sad havoc in the ranks of England’s ex- ponents of the game, strong hopes are entertained that. the cup will be suc- | cessfully defended against the fine |team brought over by Captain C. C. Rumsey. Major Vivian Lockett of the 17th Lanciers, who was a member |of the victorious team in 1914, will command the British side, and he will ‘have the support of Lieut.-Col. H. A. { Tompkinson, one of the finest polo players in the British army.. - Lockett.will play “back” for Eng- land, and Tompkinson' “No. 1” in all probability. The other members. of the team have not yet been chosen, but it is generally conceded that they will, for the first game at any rate, by Lord Dalmeny and Lord Wodehouse. Lord Wodehouse is practically a cer- tainty, but the Earl of Rosebery’s heir has a powerful rival for the other place, in Captain Williams of the cen- tral India house_ just over from India with a remarkable reputation. Little is known here of the Amer- ican ‘players yet, with the exception of Devereaux Milburn, who is gener- ally recognized ‘as probably the finest “back” in'the world. British poloex- perts agree that Milburn might win any match -by himself and the Eng- lish team will be largely selected bear- ing in mind the players libely to be| able to checkmate Milburn. The retirement - of Harry Payne Whitney, and the Waterbury broth- ' ers, leaves America with a new team of unknown quantities, ~ as far as Britishers are concerned. ! " The- American polo ponies are be- ing trained at King George’s stables | grounds, and will lack nothing in the | voritism. ) |way of attention. John Parker of Bemlaj: was a busi- qra quartered at Tidworth, on Salis- n)worthy to play for Englan polo| birth will not secure for him any fa- i The concensus of opinion The British ponies|among experts is that the prince is yet too young—he is only 21—to be chosen for England. at Hampton Court pnlucc,. W easy distance of all the leading bury Plain, in the heart of the cavalry cantonments. Expert opinion is that| 7he impending visit of the famous the American mounts are slightly the|yadrid team, for which King Alfon- better. |so frequently plays, will add to thye British polo has always suffered— ' international aspect ‘of this year's from the international standpoint— |polo games. The Spanish team, which from the indifference of the select|includes the Dukes of Alba and Pena- band of enthusiasts who can afford to | randa, will probably play both the play polo regularly, to the important| English and American teams in a s_ort factor of mobiling the best mounfs|of unofficial international for big games. King George and the whole of the Prince Henry, King George’s third | British court \vfllvatten'd t}‘;e lgtfin:; son, is an enthusiastic and most ca-it‘\onu.l games, which w1glL e le g pable player, and would be immense- | Hurlingham, a suburb of London, Iy gratified if he could be regarded as | Mecea of British polo DIAYETS: Pon Ot T 4% e REX THEATRE —_SHOWING FRIDAY ONLY— “SOMEONE IN - THE HOUSE" From the Stage Hit by - Larry Evans, George S. Kaufman and Walter Percival Is the Fastest Moving and Most Dramatic Picture of the Year " AN ALL_STAR CAST ENACTS IT TO MISS IT IS TO MISS A THOUSAND' THRILLS Scenario by Lois Zellner and Mare Robbins Directed by John E. Ince A METRO CLASSIC Y e e Joan Film Sales Co., Inc., presents RUTH CLIFFORD and JACK SHERRILL “THE INVISIBLE RAY” MUTT & JEFF COMEDY REX—SATURDAY— Canyon Pictures Corporation presents— FRANKLYN FARNUM —in— «THE HUNGER OF THE BLOOD” ‘A whole hearted story of the great Western Plains—Romance, thrilling feats of bravery and a climax of overwhelming power— The Photoplay of the Year v —SUNDAY-— * FROM THE ENDS OF THE EARTH “Blind Wives” is not merely a picture localized - in the drawing rooms of the rich. Its spirited action wanders far into the Siberian snows where the Russian huntsman traps the animal whose fur is used to trim ‘milady’s dress. It loiters in a sun-kissed villa of La Belle, France, where the busy loom yields up the costly silk forjthe gar- ment. It even pauses in the slums of New York, where patient fingers fashion out the artificial flower that blooms upon the gorgeous gown. It treats of life’s best and worst elements with the startling frankness of a physiological dissection. It is at once a picture for the man of millions and his wife, as it is for the little shop girl and her “steady.” A Story that Reaches Great Emotional Heights Sorrowful—Joyful—Tragic—Educational SALE OF LADIES SUITS We just received twenty-five Suits which we offer at— 25% FROM REGULAR PRICES These Suits are of the best materials, made by skilled workmen and are up to date in every respect. We bought them for— 25% LESS THAN THEIR VALUE —and are passing it on to you. These Suits are in Tricotine, Serge, Jersey and Velvet, in sizes 36 to 483—- / Plenty of large sizes at—