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1 6v I i 3- H. M. STANTON Editor !sfc#'v NEWS OF THE THEATERS A GREAT STORY. Tonight and Sunday, matinee .nd evening, the Elko theatre is going to show another Cecil DeMille Art craft production. If you saw, "Don't Change Your Husband," or "Th Whispering Chorus," or "Old Wives for New," we don't have to tell you anything new about a De Mille pro duction. You know that the t-et tings will be wonderful, the direc tion masterly. And you don't have to worry about the acting: there is an all-star cast composed of Elliott Dexter, Gloria Swanson, Tom Forman, Sylvia Ash ton, Raymond Hatton, Theodore Roberts, Jack Holt, Wanda Hawley and others. It's a great story of the men who stayed at home the men whom duty compelled to do the hard and un spectacular thing when they would so much rather have been on Fland ers Fields. And it's a story of mar riage, too, as the title, "For Better, For Worse," indicates. "The Village Chestnut/' Mack Sennett two part comedy, and or aestra music each evening are ador- BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER -nmusKS SVSBY ATTEBxooir aaccBPT smroAT TXX BXUOJI KOHBBK VXJVX.1MWVKQ OO. orrxczAx. G. E. CARSON E. H. DENU Manager TEBEPKOHX 929 Entered at the poatofflce at Bemidji, Minn., as Becond-class 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 nqt, later than Tuesday of each week to insure publication in the current issue, 8VB8CBZBTZOB- BATES BY OABBXEB BT HAH* One yaar $5.00 One year 94.00 Biz months 9.50 Three months 1.25 Six months 8.00 One month 48 One week IS Three months 1.00 TXB WBEBXY PXOBBBB Tea pares, eontalnlaff a summary of the news of the week. Published every Thursday and seat postage pud to any address, for, la advaaoe, $1.50 COTOTT ABB OXTY PBOOBEDXHOS ELIMINATING THE FOREIGN PRESS There is no room for debate when the assertion is made that the country would, on the whole, be better and safer for the suppression and elimination of its whole foreign-language press and it seems so clear at this time that the demand for such action by Congress is strong and has much of practical justifica- tion. Yet to take it would be contrary to long-established Amer- ican practice, and it would have, further, the always undesir- able effect of punishing the innocent with the guilty* For there area few papers printed in languages other than English that serve really good purposes, and a larger number that at least serve no bad one. To suppress these with the rest would inflict real hardships for which there is no better excuse than is to be found in a rather humiliating confession of our in- ability to draw a line between papers commendable or innoc- uous and those that constitute national perils. For these reas- one there will be an inclination to refrain from drastic action against the whole foreign-language press, and, if the situation were not so serious, probably most of us would be in favor of letting publishers use any language they please, though hold- ing them to full responsibility under existing laws should they venture to preach treason. That theory is a pleasing one., but the trust placed in it hitherto has proved ill founded, for evidence recently collected by the government shows that there are many languages the use of which enables the piomulgation of most vicious ideas to go on for a long time without coming to the attention of anybody with the power and desire to stop it. Trouble is now in store for the men who have been doing this, but the harm has already been done, and it probably will be done again, after the present excitement dies out, if the veil of little known ton- gues is not swept away. There is at least one argument that applies to so nearly all of the foreign-language papers that it puts the whole of them on the defensive. In the very nature of things, it requires a peculiar, and almost inhuman, disinteredness in the proprietor or editor of such a paper to refrain from efforts to keep his readers in the condition that leads them to be numbered among his subscribers. In other words, he canrrot afford to hasten their assimila- tion with their neighbors and their disappearance in the general population through complete Americanization. Instead, he has a strong motive for encouraging them to remember the old country, to practice its customs, to think its thoughtsto remain apart. For when they cease to do this they turn to the papers that can and do not only offer more and better news than any foreign-language paper can provide, but present is from the American standpoint. So it can hardly be doubted that if there were no foreign-language papers our immigrants sooner would cease to be.aliens. Another question with two sides for both of which some- thing can be said is that of naturalization as the condition of prolonged residence here. The man who comes here and utilizes opportunities and advantages evidently considered by him superior to those he would have had in his old home who sends his children to our public schools, and in a dozen other ways exploits our kindness and liberalityis under a strong obligation to undertake the responsibilities and burdens of citizenship. If he does not do so within a reasonable number of years there is not a little reason for looking at him askance, and at least an excuse for doubting the desirability of his pres- ence. Yet to expel such a man from the country on no better ground than that he has refrained from becoming naturalized would be a harsh proceedure, and one which other nations rarely, if ever have followed. Such aliens earn the money they get by the performance of valuable services, and directly or indirectly they pay taxes like other people. We are always scornful of Americans who change their allegiance, however long they may have occasion to live abroad. It is only in time of war that the resident alien excites actual antagonism, for he is exempt from military service, except in exceptional cir- cumstances, and he is open to the suspicion that it is to secure such exemption that de does not "take out his papers." ed attractions at the Elko tonight and tomorrow. MONDAY AND TUESDAY. Shirley Mason, the diminutive Paramount* star, comes to the Elko theatre next Monday and Tuesday in "The Rescuing Angel "The Rescuing Angel" is a screen version of Clare Rummer's play, in which Billie Burke starred. The play has ibeen scenarioized by Edith Kennedy, who kept Miss Mason in mind as the heroine A "Big two part comedy is on the same program. IS WONDERFUL PLAY. Humor, with tears that tread upon smiles, is the keynote of "Daddy Long Legs," screen version of the famous story iby Jean Webster, in which Mary Pickford will be seen at the Rex tomorrow annd Monday. In this, the first of the productions to be made by her very own company Miss Pickford. as "Judy Abbott," e.asily has the best role of her career. As a poor orphan child, ever help ing those about her and making the most of cruel treatment, she finally rises to wonderful heights. The picture was directed by Mar shall Neilan, one of the new wonders of the screen world. Mr. Neilan, is foremost in the new generation of producers and a very young man, but already he has won the name of "TB# Mark Twain ot the Screen," o *L-4 human and humorous are his touches. The early part of "Daddy Long Legs" is especially full of laugh-winning situations of many sorts, How the pathetic little ones "carry on when the hypocritical matron is trying to make them "show-- off" for the trustees of the institu tion how they go on strike against prunes and how Judy Abbott (the sunshiny little orphan played by Miss Pickford) aided by a freckled faced little boy, play tricks upon the matron's daughter, are only a few of the humorous episodes in which the picture abounds. As well as be ing a picture which will tug at the heart strings of every parent, "Daddy Long Legs" will make the children and the childless elders laugh, for there are dozens of sweet and funny little children In it, who play the parts of orphans in the great home where the early part of the action is laid. MIX IS HEED RIDDEN. One of the big stunts Tom Mix does in his new photoplay, "The Coming of the Law," is that of "herd riding." "Herd riding" a man consists of five or six men roping him along the ground through sage brush afad a stream of water, jumping over his dragging body with their horses, and beating him with a lariat. It is the star who is herd ridden in this new William Fox picture, and he certainly has a hard time of it. The scene adds a tremendous thrill to the dramatic element. "The Coming of the Law" is to be shown at the Rex theatre today. FASCINATING MYSTERY STORY. Rex Beach's latest contribution to screen sensations is "The Crimson Gardenia," newest of his popular novels to be picturized for Ooldwyn. It comes to the Grand theatre tonight and Sunday. 'the striking title is derived in a manner equally striking. A single gardenia worn on the black domino of a participant in the New Orleans Mardi Gras becomes crimsoned with the man's blood when he is stabbed Back of this action are the machi nations of a band of counterfeiters They believe they have been betrayed and murder their former confederate, the wearer of the gardenia. This ex ample of lawlessness brings about strange complications in the lives of many people. Chief of these are Ro land Van Dam (Owen Moore,) a sightseer mingling with the carnival crowds, and Madelon Dorette (Hedda Nova), a girl searching for her cous inthe very man who was murdered The counterfeiters believe that Ro land is a Secret Service agent and cause Madelon to believe that he killed her cousin Her love turns to hate and she exerts herself to place him in the power of the criminals With everything against him and death inevitable. Roland Van Dam extricates himself in a way that places Rex Beach among the ma&ter story tellers Charley Chaplin will also be seen in "Shanghied" which picture has not been shown for two years, and it is one of his best SESSUE HAYAKAWA. Hayakawa in a dual rolethe emi nent Japanese actor playing a double part adds interest and novelty to "iBonds of Honor With him appears Tsuri Aoki.vhis pretty Japanese wife The story is laid in Tokio and Vladivostock, is built around a beautiful romance, with a strongly dramatic plot in the foreground "Bonds of Honor" is well worth seeing, at the Grand Mon day and Tuesday next. CHURCHES ST. BARTHOLOMEWS EPISCOPAL. Trinity Sunday. 10 a Church school. 10:30 a. mMorning prayer and sermon The Rev. Wellington Boyle who has served his country in the ranks and has received his discharge, will officiate in the absence of the rector Notice the time, 10:30 a m. George Backhurst, rector. METHODIST. Rev. E. E Helwig of Minneapolis, field worker of the Anti-Saloon league, will speak at the morning service at 11. Evening service at the Baptist church. Sunday school at 10 a Epworth league at 7 p. You will be cordially welcomed in our fellowship Blaine Lambert, minister. SCANDINAVIAN LUTHERAN. English confirmation services next Sunday A Home Mission offering will be received. Sunday school at 12 Osmund Johnson, pastor. PRESBYTERIAN. Sunday morning at the Presby terian church at 11 o'clock the pas tor will speak on the subject, "Th Cup of Possibility," (Psalm 23:5.) Sunday evening the service will be at the Baptist church in connection with the Bible conference. This serv ice will (begin at 8 o'clock. Sunday school will meet at 10 a. m., and the Christian Endeavor societies will meet at 7 p. m. All are most cordially welcome. L. Warford, pastor CHRISTIAN SCIENCE. Services will be held at the Elko theatre at 11 o'clock. Sunday school at 9:45. CATHOLIC. Low mass at 8 o'clock a. m. High mass at 10 o'clock a. m. Sunday school, followed by benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 11:30 a. m. Baptisms at 2 o'clock. Vespers and benediction at 7 o'clock. J. T. Philippe, rector. .CONGREGATIONAL. (Nymore.) On and after the 22nd of June, the Sunday school will meet at 3:00 p. wTtb. H, E. Rice as superin tendent. We are fortunate indeed s$vy to be able to secure Mr Rice as feu perintendent, and confidently look forward to a flourishing school Everybody help and it shall be Don't forget Sunday the closing day ot the confeience. Rev WeUiver will speak in the morning on "Palestine and the Jew He will speak again in the evening Rev. W Foley will speak at 3 o'clock, and Mr. Roy Brown will sing James Austin, pastor. LUTHERAN FREE. Services in Trinity church al 10:30 a. m. The young people will meet at Gunder Aakhus' home at 3 p. m. Services in the Nymore church at 8 p. m. O. P. Grambo, pastor. SWEDISH LUTHERAN. Sunday school at 9:45 o'clock. Swedish services at 11 a. m., and English services at 8 p. m. Every body welcome. T. B. Nordale, pastor. BRITISH WOMEN SCORE AGAIN Gain Admission to Institution of Naval Architect* by Vote of 491 to 220. London.British women have scored a new triumph by obtaining admission to the Institution of Naval Architects as members. The vote taken by the institute on the question was 491 to 220. When the result was announced, Sir William Smith moved that women be admitted as members on equal terms, with men. Sir Alfred Yarrow, in sec onding the motion, mentioned the case of women joiners who were employed a short time ago in building a destroy er. He said they made a "magnificent job of it," and the boat was accepted y the admiralty without a demur. He mentioned another boat which recent ly attained a speed of 38.6 knots. "That," said Sir Alfred, "is the best speed yet obtained. The lines of that ship were determined partly by a young lady named Keary." AVIATOR CAPTURES "THIEF' Flyer Easily Wins Race With Fugitive in Automobile in Demonstration by Police. Atlantic City,New York air police demonstrated just how useful an air plane may be made in the pursuit of criminals. Richard Black, a deputy of the Atlantic City police, volunteer* ed to break the law for the exhibition and made off at high speed in an auto mobile owned by Sheriff Alfred Per kins. Ground men of the air police sent a wireless message to Captain Horace Keane, who was cruising about on his aerial beat and the chase began. Capt. Keane quickly overtook the fleeing automobile and by parachute dropped a message to a traffic cop on the highway below. The copper halt ed the car and Capt. King descended to assist In the arrest. In eleven min utes after he had started his "get away" Deputy Black was brought back to the grand stand handcuffed. 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