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'P if & Br ft 4 ft lis *a: READING PUBLIC CONFUSED Certain Results of the Great Meeting Have Been and Will Be Reached Despite the Exploitation of Individ ual Idea*. By EDWARD B. CLARK Washington.There is full, aud, If confession be made, a jiersonally sat isfactory opportunity dining ,,tuese days of the meetings of (ho great con ference to use the old. old saying that "the wish is father to the thought." Tltere is an official interpreter in the conference hanibe who turns French into English and English into French. There are several scores of writer interpreters of the meanings of the meeting and a large part of them make the wish father of, the In terpreted thought. Ought one to say this? Wei), yes, Iwc&use it is everlastingly true. Hu man nature canaot be changed even by a conference which loots toward ultftttflfe pence in thp world. If a writing interpreter's* thought is read wish generally is read. If the American reading public will take the speeches made by the chief delegates to the great conference, and will read the straight news of the de veloping events of each dav and vll do its own Interpreting, it will prob ably ne better off than if It reads the entirely contradictory Interpretations o* rue proceedings, past, piesent and fiuuie, which are put forth by writ ers of almost aa many minds on the (subject as there are words la the min utes of iho dny'a procedure. Each Writer Followe Hie Bent In the writing craft as assembled in Washington there are all kinds of "isms" representedeverj tiling from militarism to pacifism and actual yel lowlsrn. Doe* any sane person expect any one of these men or women to Hiunge the current of a lifetime thought and belief Jnto channels in which they never ran beforeV Is it to be expected that the men nud wom teti Uo came here as haters of Vrutice can see amthin good in lirinnd's argument on the subject land dis annuuient? It. it to be exjiected that any man or woman here who Is glvgn over to the doctrine of a total disarm ament for the United States, nnd car ing nothing about the disarmament of otbre'r powers, can see anything good in Secretary Hughes' plan for only a partldfl scrapping of'the forces of our Wj? Is It to be expected that nay man or 'woman Who came here hold ing iapnn as a suspect in everything Uhat tt doer, or has done, can write 'anything but suspicion o" Japan's iWords and net* today in tills city of "Washington? Is if to be expected !thnt anv contemners of Great Brit ain's acts, past, present, ir outlined lin the future, can write anything in interpretation of the acts Uie'con ference which will not be inimical 'in spirit "to the "Tight Little isle"? Speeches are made in the confer ence chamber by lending men of ev ery country which Is here represent ed. Tliese men nre daily written down as truth tellers, or, under a setni-po U\o veil, as liars, nnd all this more than occasionally In obedience to tho writer's thought which 'the off spring of his wish in the case. Results That Won't Be Changed. There are certain facts thus tar to come out of the conference which can not he galn&nhl. ll Is perfectly use less to write that these facts ought .not t lie facts, and that something else ought to have been iloue. The results lurie been reached and they will ytand until something or other happens in the universe to knock them down. A $ Navies are to be reduced. An agred -uient is to be made among the nations collectively that certain things shall he cldne for CT|lnn. A happy way, virtually, has been found out of the difficulties which involved the Island of l'ntf, and some other things al ready have been definitely settled. Men and' women have been moved to attendance on this conference as listeners nnd as writers hj a desire either to attack or to defend certain nations and their ideals, or. us It may 'he, their lack of ideals. Washington ta1scC has become tho exploiting place of variety of "Isms" which have no spiritual or physical connection with the conference us (ailed bj the Presi dent of the United States The proceedings of the conferees have been straight-a wu thus far. 'They have tried to get Into one path nnd in that path to proceed to* fcho end sought. It must be odift\ing~U tho foreign \lsitors to read banners V% carried in the hands of fatuous ones proclaiming a "Do This" or a "Don't i flo 'That." The fanatics, like the poor, we have with us 'it all times, and they are sight wort^ plugue than the poor, of course the for eigners have become familiar in their own-land with manifestations of men 'talitJes diseased, but not quite enough -'so to demand the victims' relegation to the asylums, but the wonder is today I' Just-what the foreigners think of the peculiar brand of Ameilentt fanatic which is making a pestilential show of himself or herself the "sidewalks of Washington todn \h Ships That Won't Be Scrapped, If the outcome of the conterence on if? ElA, *wgp?'JPln^ 'the limitation of armaments is wfcafc is hoped for, a great many ships which have done good service in the Ameri can navy will go to the scrap heap, but there, are several ships which the American people may know in advance never will be scrapped. It (s not probable that the confer ence wiH result in the scrapping of the war-time memories of the Amer ican people, although some of the agi tators here who "ducked their duty" in war and left their fell&wmon to do their fighting for them, apparently wish that all the memories of the past might be wiped out. They are a pre cious lot, these slackers. Apparently there is not a patriotic emotion in the breast of any one of themk and yet 'Washington authorities seem to feel .compelled to tolerate their presence and their pernicious picketing activ ities. One expects to see some day, if things go on as they are, a procession marching along Pennsylvania avenue with big Winer at the head carry lug these words: "Scrap Old Iron sides'Old Ironsides being the frigate Constitution' which now lies in the Chnrlestown (Mass.) navy yard, emp ty of other cargo but loaded with glorious memories of sea victories of the past. The processionists would march In vain, for the American peo ple presumably can be depended upon, a majority of them at least, to in hist in the future, as they have iui hlbted in the past, that the ship which Oliver Wendell Holmes once saved from the scrap heap by his great poem, "Aje tear her tattered ensign down," hhnll not be sent to the limbo of for getfuiness. The Constitution, therefore, unques tionably is ^afe, and so is the Con stellation, which virtually is a sister ship of the Constitution, and which sailed the seas for many years and on several occasions met and defeated the ships of the enemy. Fate of the Kearsarge. It was the government's Intention to save fqr all time the old Kearsarge which fought the fight with the Ala bama off Cherbourg, France, in the days of the Civil war. The ship was kept In commission and It formed a part of the North Atlantic squadron for a good many jears. With otbi'r i ships of the squadron it .sailed forth one day in 1S03 irom Bnr Harbor, Me., i and that \oyage probably was the las-t time that the squadron of the old timers ever was together. They were lull-rigged ships with steam auxiliary, and the sight of them with all sail set was one long to be remembered. The Kearsarge was tent on commission to the West Indies with a party of scientists on board. On a perfectly clear, bright day It ran on Roncador Jteef, and it was Im possible to save her. There her hones bleached. The old Hartford, Farragut's ship nt Motrilo baj, still is borne on the navy register but it Is out of com mission. Tt needs repairs badly, and congress lins been asked to add a sum to the next naval appropriation bill which will enable this old fighting craft to he snved. The body the unknown American soldier, which was buried in Arling ton with such solemn ceremonies on Armistice day was brought to the United States on the Olympia, an old time lighting vt'ssel which was Dewey's flagship at the battle of Manila bay. It was on the bridge of the OljnipLi tlwtt Dewey, turning lo Lieutenant Commnnder Ortdley said: "You may lire .vheii 5011 nre rcadv, Mr. Grldloj The Oljmpla is to lie snved. Oregon Surely Will Be Saved. The old Oregon never will lie scrapped unless the ojeople lose Ihflr patriotic memories and emotions There arc men still comparatively young who remember the voyage the Oregon around Cape Horn when she was on her w.i under foic draft to make tho east coast of the United States In time to join the fleet which later put the Spanish Admiral Cervera's battles-hips out of commis sion In a naming light. Admiral Charles E. Hark, who Is still living, although he is oil1 the re tired list, was the captain of the Ore gon on tJmt record-breaking vojnge. While on the way south from San Francisco to round the Horn, nevs was received to the effect that Span ish destroyers and torpedo boats wpie on the lookout lor the Oregon. This news was read by Captain Clark to the crew assembled on the forward deck. They received the information with roaring cheers and the ship's band played "The Star-Spnugled Run- ner." The Oregon made Its northern port In safety and later did grent service in the fight at Santiago. A Disadvantage. Governor Small of Illinois, apropos of eiioiuious life Insurance policies, said the oilier du "Zukcr. the film king, is Insured for $7,500,000. Rodman Wanamuker car ries a million, l'ierpoiit Morgan car ries the snme. "For the average man large In surance 1ms Its advantages, but It nlat* has its disadvantages, To be vortli 'so much mote dead than alive! "A luwjer earning about $3,000 a jear was Insured for .W.000. He got shipwrecked once, and was rescued by a miracle. As soon as his raft reached land he cabled to Ids part ner: 'I am saved. Try nnd break It gently to my wife.'"Detroit Free Press. Quick Decision. PntherYoung man, I saw you hiss my daughter. What are your inten tions? Nervous Young ManNever to do It again, sir.Answers. KJbAD THfc ttONfcfcK WANT ADS *L AT THEATRES "CAPPY RICKS" HERE LAST TIME TONIGHT AT GRAND Thomas Meighan, athletic Paia mount star, is a brawny sailor's- mate in his latest starring vehicle, "Gappy flicks," which will be shown for th last time at the Grand theater to-\ night. As Matt Peasley in this re freshing picture of the sea, Mr. Meighan is said to have one of, tho best roles of his stellai career. Mr. Meighan loves the sea and boats, and "Cappy Ricks' gives the start rare opportunities in sea ECenes. The sea scenes were made in and near Eoston and off the rocky Maine coast, where three sailing vessels and a tug, chartered by Paramount, were em ployed. One scene of "Cappy Ricks" reveals a boat propelled toward the treacher ous rocks by heavy seas,.and a high wind. A great risk was taken" by the actors of this scene, as it wt neces sary to brave rough wat^r and the possible danger of being stranded on the rocks. Mr. Meighan and his ciew learned something of navigation in "Cappy Ricks," for in the storm scenes the star was obliged to pilot the tug which went to the rescue of the distressed vessel. Agnes Ayres is leading woman and heads a strong supporting cast. "Teddy's Goat," a lively new two part comedy, featuring Teddy, the dog, will complete the urogram. "LADYFINGERS" AT THE GRAND THEATER TUESDAY Bert Lytell, the Metro star^has won the latest screen popularity con test in Los Angeles, the home of mo tion pictures. The contest was conducted bj^the Los Angeles Examiner among woanen women condidates for the role of Cinderella at a Cinderella ball. There were 45,000 condidates .and they were permitted to vote for their Prince Charmhrg. Mr. Lytell polled al most half of tne votes, which were distributed anions all of the men stars of the screen. The Cinderella was chosen, not for her feet alone, but for her form. The judges selected M^guerite Pluai'd. Mr. Lytell and Miss Pluard rode in a fairy coach along Broadway to open the ball ut the Cinderella Roof, where they were greeted by Mayoj George C. C/yer. Mr. Lytell will be seen tomorrow and Wednesday at the Grand theater in "Ladyfingers," a Bayard Veillei production of Jackson Gregory's story adapted for the screen by Lenore J. Coffee. Pathe News and a comedy will .also be hown. "EVERYTHING FOR SALE" AT ELKO THEATRE THURSDAY May McAvoy, recently elevated to stardom under the Realart banner, will be seen here next Thursday and Friday at the Elko theatre, in a new story by Hector Turn bull, entitled 1 "Everything **or Sale." May McAvoy needs no introduction to those who have watched her growth as a mistress of emotional interpreta tion. "Sentimental Tommy" set her out as an individual of particularly appealing personality, a fact made certain by "A Private Scandal." "ALARM CLOCK ANDY" COMING Local admirers of youthful Charles Ray will have an opportunity to see him a return engagement of "Alarm Clock Andy," when this Thomas Ince production comes to the Elko theatre on Wednesday next, for one day run only. "PROXIES" AT THE ELKO TONIGHT AND TUESDAY A diamond nccKiace worth $50,000 always is good to look at, even though it lies in a plush case in a jeweler's showcase. But when you have a close-up of it as you do in the Cos mopolitan-Paramount picture, "Prox- ies," which comes to the Elko theatre tonight and Tuesday, you have an ad ditional thrill. This necklace, according to the story of "Proxies," was the ante-nup tial present of Homer Carletdn to his fiancee, Carlotta Darley, daughter of a millionaire. The necklace is placed in Darley's safe for safekeeping, but Clara Conway, a maul of predatory instincts, learns the combination and Tomorrow i'he dramatic, heart-gripping romance of a yaung crook with hands as deft as a wom an's and a heart as stout as a man's. gklYTELL Pathe News Comedy 8&*Aia eorg GRAND" if r^THE BEMIDJI DAILY PrONJfcER possesses herselfJof the adornment. When Peter, a butler, her sweet heart, catches hor with the jewel case in her possesion, he forces her to re turn it and reminds her of her prom ise to live as straight as he, a former convict, in doing. Thus a double love stpry, embellished by many thrills, the results of situations that arise, develops. The story was written by Frank R. Adams and the director was Norman Kerry and Zen Vugini a Keefe head an un usually clever cas of players. "Torehy's Frame-Up," two-part comedy, featuring Johnny Hines, is also at the Klko tonight and tomor row. D. Baker anti y,na vhe-lniat About Pictures. Nearly all, houses have too many pictures. And yet, paradoxical as it may seem, the Introduction of a new picture now and then Is an excellent plan. What is needed is a drastic pruning in most homes, in which pic lures that have no real merit nre sent to the limbo of the nttic, while new nnd vworth while studies In color or black r.nd white are hung on the walls to give new interest and a new beauty. An Unlucky Citizen. "He's so unlucky," said the Killville citizen, "Ui.U of his house vvuz ter ketch fire, he'd lose his life to in* to save a last year's almanac!"Atlantu Constitution. DOINGS OF BOY SCOUTS. Boy scouts recently saved the Laurel t'anvon (Cat) home of Bessie Lov from destnittion bv fire A quest lontalre fecnt out to boys who bad iust 1 eturned from a scout camp brought out interesting information as to what the boys themselves consid ered that the expoiiemc had given them. Some ot the answers wero: "to be a better scout," "to stand sttaight," letuned "working without crumbling," "good habits," "clean sport," "helped every way," GRAN si- a A GOOD THING "Why do you *tay on Jthat caKe of aoap?" "So if a storm ifcorMie up I can wach myself ashore!" 1 7 For a Church Supper. When taking out food in dishes or tins to church dinmrs and suppers or to your1 ALSO SHOWING "Teddy's Goat"A new 2-part Comedy TTM E A COSMOPOLITAN PRODUCTION A Paramount Picture The maid was a crook, the but ler a jailbird, and the charm ing daughter ojF the house well, you won't blame the maid for watching her! And when high finance and high society get all tangled up in a love knot It's a thrill-romance that snaps like the crack of a whip! Also Educati6nal Pictures Comedy JOHNNY HWES in"TORCHY'S FRAME-UP" TONISH ELKO TOMORRO W From new until Christmas neighbors, try wilting'"'your name on a piece of adhesive plastet and stick it onto the dish or tip, and you will find that you will' have no more trouble^ in losing your dishes, as it will not be washed off easily. Pureet Natural Light. The scientists tell us that the fire fly's light is the purest in nature al most all other sources of Illumination give forth a mixed form ot energy that is only in part illumination, to the human eye, at least. But the fire fly gives forth light and nothing else. An ordinary gas flame, for instance, contains but three per cent of light rays. Sunlight itself is only 35 per cent pure. It is.no wonder, then, that many a child has discoveied that when a firefly crawls over a book in the dark you can read the type behind them, providing he is accommodating, and you read rapidly. The Illumina tion is said to come from a photo genic plate of fatty substance supplied with a profusion of fine tracheal branches, hlch carry a rich supply of oxygen to the fat cells and cause, a the insect's will, a rapid combustion. Probably it is fortunate for the fire fly that this combustion does produce pure light, and not 45 per cent of heat waves. Harper's Magazine. THOMAS MEIGHAN As "MATT PEASLEY"in Petter B. ICynes' famous Saturday Evening Post Story of the Seas "CAPPY RICKS" with Agnes Ayres are and Charles Abbe as "Florrie Ricks" "Cappy Ricks" It's a Romance as Salt as Daw Jones, as Full of Thrills as a Hurricane, and Rinpliite All Over With Fun. Tonight _T_ 99 By Frank R. Adams Personally directed by George D. Baker with ZENA KEEFE and NORMAN KERRY W Studio open for sittings, EVENINGS Between 7 and 9 O'Clock. THE HAKKERUP STUDIO One Dozen Photograph* Make 12 Xmas Presents WEST FARGO MIGHT YET ESCAPE AUCTION BLO*! (By United Press) Farfeo, N. D., Dec. 12.Before the ten days' stay in procedure expires Wednesday, Lewis Altenberg, cred itor for tha Equity Packing plant, hopes some settlement can be made so that West Fargo will not go under the sheriff's hammer. Altenberg, Clay county farmer, has jS'dgment against the plant for $50,000 for money lent to tide the company oyer financial straits In June,!, 1820. Mr. Altenberg later contended tne, frrme wasbe Repren sented t6.him'1 i! i: I.*, S1' \i ,tl at the tim *t i a -^lllllllii =a*S*= 302 2nd. St. MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 12, 1021 jjReal Household Necessities! are not the less welcome as a Xmas Gift j All our Electrical Ware is going in this sale JS at a Discount of from 20 tO 4 0 DISCOUN TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY CHANGE SF PROGRAM EACH DAY 7Ae BAND BOX REVUE blG MUSICAL COMEDY SHOW With the latest Musical Hits of the season, and carrying- a bevy of Pretty Chorus Girls. Special Scenery and Elaborate Costumes. PICTURE PROGRAM "MEN OF THE DESERT" WW'ArWWrWWWWWWWUWWWWfWWWWVW a .:MiiiiiiMinMiiiimiiHJluijiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiM^' etiiiiiniiiiiim iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiT HAVE YOU TRIED THE NEW MANDARIN 'j^w^i-pji more prosperous condition than it really was. Judgment was_secured for the money and rusts, and West Far^o, comprising 83 acres of land, 24 hous es and a hotel were to be sold to satisfv the judgment. Attorney for the p'faintiff asked stay in proceed ing. P. M. Casey, president of the company states that Mr. Altenberg is now satisfied that the company was not ii as bar1., condition as he had reason to fear it was. THE PIONEER WANT ADS BRING RESULTS Select what you "will want =5 nowand we .will hold it 'til =5 Xmas. i EE Arrangements Can Be Made For Payments IMinn. Electric Light-Power Co.| ELMER E. SWAHSON, Vanigtr PHONE 26-W REX TODAY! i AND CATERING TO THOSE WHO ENJOY FIRST-CLASS FOOD COOKED IN FIRST CLASS STYLE Meals At All Hours Bring your friends for a treat of Oriental Food, put up in the same style as you find in the larger city cafes.: i nclarin Cafe Sut*JJS*Jiiis'i,ssJJJJ^J--"sss 'JJUXSJJ. k a?iMiWiiHiriMiiinmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimmm^ '4k is"M siT*snss iSsssw 1 siTTtftn rrr nrr iiiiinfiiiiiirrti wSf' 1 *y i u- 1= a Frederick Hotel