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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-05-02

year we shall gather up waste to the
amount of $1O,OOO,OOO, two-thirds of
which will be clear profit. After the
first year we shall pay so per cent diyi-
dends right along. shall not only pay
you $4,000 per year as secretary, but
let you in on the ground floor for a
large block of stock. Among my mail
this morning was a letter from King
Edward of England, in which he says
he will save at least a million dollars
worth of old shoes for us every year.
It is the biggest, richest thing in the
world. All the gold mines Of Colorado
put together can't equal it. Can you
dictate to a stenographerY
I'D IKE to know what all this talk
is aboutv' angrily replied the cred
itor. 81 tell you, sir, it won't do. You
played the sneak and skulked on me,
and now you've got to pay that bill.
Will you do it now?"
.'My dear old landlady, it pains me
to observe this aggressive disposition
on your part. You sheltered me. You
trusted me. You had confidence in me
when the rest Of the world turned
coldly away. l am man who can
never forget kindness, but now,
when I would requite your IL.
"Why didn't you come back and pay
up like a man?'
Months and months ago, when the
tide had turned with me and the mill
lions were rolling in, 1 started Cor
your house with check in my pocket.
[ anticipated taking you by the hand
and telling you how glad I was to be
able to pay my debt. Almost at your
door 1 met Jones-Jones Of the cock
eye-and he told me that you had mar
ried a French count and gone to Paris
to set up steam laundry. That was
the sole reason why 1 retraced my
steps. I have tried in vain to get your
Paris address. Are you just in on
the steamer?'
Her Last Request.
"You know better. You know that
you are lying to me. I ask you once
more and for the last time, will you
pay that bill?"
Certainly, my dear-certainly.
only wish it was larger. Do N@u re-
fuse the secretaryshipY +.
81 do
"And you don't want horses and
diamonds?"
81 don't"
"And you won't come in on the
ground floor?'
mo, sir, nor any other floor I'll
take the money for that bill, and then
I'll leave you-no check, but the cold
cash."
1T is hard, woman-it Is hard in
deed to have ones financial honor
doubted, but I must forgive you. AS
you will not take a check I will run
upstairs and get the photographer to
cash it. I suppose $40 will straighten
the matter out?''
eyes, SIR
eff any one calls tell 'em I'll be back
in three minutes" said the major as he
disappeared through the door.
The landlady waited fifteen minutes
and then began to SILVER with the cold.
one WdiLeu ulLeeu noie anu tuen Ue-
gan to walk about.
When three-quarters Of an hour had
passed she looked out in the hail.
At the end Of an hour she kicked
over two chairs, tore the calendar off
the wall and knocked down the stove.
pipe and went downstairs.
Some folks might have waited all
winter, but Mrs. Russell knew when
to let go. M. QUAD. {
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-05-02
Friends of Our Friends.

Nothing astonishes us, as rule,
more than the friends Of our friends.
We invariably look upon them with
suspicion and wonder, especially when
we have heard a great deal about them,
in what their attraction can possibly
consist-LondOn Ladies' Field.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-05-02

been medical student In Paris long
before he threw in his fortunes with
the Fenian movement, that Du Maui
rier owed his first glimpse of bohe-
mian life in the French capital.-West
minister Gazette.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-05-02

l. uCW w ldt . SAiS
matter with me.
This is general
debility. It's very
common. People
who get in this
shape have my
sympathy. They
2rl1 ! sick enough
for bed SO they
drag around and
their ia N iii G S
get exasperated
with tn EN-.
There are two
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-05-02
A Verbal Difference

The difference between having a
tooth drawn by a professional man
and having it knocked out by fall on
the pavement is only verbal one. The
one is dental, the other accidental.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-05-02
Remembered 1t,

First Autoist-Were you never in Ba-
varia? Second Ditto-Bavaria? 1t seems
to me we stopped there once to get
tire repaired.-Scribner's Magazine.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-05-02

A man who makes two jobs grow
where one grew before is about the
best working definition Of a patriot
Nashville American
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-05-02
Missed the Fun.

"HEhat are you crying for, my little
boy?"
"BOOhoo! Pa fell dOWnstairs!'
Don't take so on, my pet. He'll get
better soon.''
Sister saw him fall all the way I
never saw muffin"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-05-02
FOOLS OLD LANDL ADY
How Major Crofoot Got Out Of
Paying Back Board Bill.
CREDITOR WAS DETERMINED.

But the Grand Promoter and General
Organizer Was Equal to the Occa
sion and Came Out on the Ground
Floor.
copyright, 1906, by M. M. Cunningham
Major Crofoot, grand promoter of
grand enterprises, sat in his Office with
Just enough fire in the stove to keep the
lronwork warm. He had counted the
money in his pockets and knew that he
had exactly so cents. Had his financial
standing been figured it would have
read:
"Assets, exactly so cents.
liabilities, about $50
'Expectations, unlimited.
"Nerve, same as usual.
pigeons, scarce"
Major Crofoot was waiting to pro-
mote somebody or something when
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-05-02
Sweetness,

He (sympathizing with his bride,
who has just been stungD-How intelli-
gent was that bee, my dear, to know
that we're on our honeymoon!-Judy.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-05-02
Better Than His Pick.

A story is told Of an Irishman who,
while walking with his friend, passed
jewelers. shop where there were a
lot of precious stones in the window.
''Would YOU not like to have your
picl?''
'.Not me pick, but me shovel" said
Mike.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-05-02

The sea yields about three gallons Of
salt from each 100 gallons of it's water.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-05-02

If everybody knew what one says Of
the other there would not be one
friend left in the world.-Pascal.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-05-02
SHORT TALKS BY
Z. T. COOPER.
DEBILITY.

Many people who ta1k to me say: 81
eel half sick allthe time. don't just
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-05-02

Method will teach you to win time
Goethe.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-05-02

Hug Their Decisions.
"It is the nature of women to be q
delusion to men," growled the old
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-05-02

yes" merrily replied the young en-
thusiast, "and it is the nature Of men
to hug their delusions. Baltimore
American.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-05-02

We hear favorable reports of these
famous medicines every day. Ask MS
about them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
JACK TON ACCUSED
TERRIBLE CHARGE MADE AGAINST
 DEMOPOLIs MAN.
Held in Jaii on Complaint Made BF Ills Daughter, Thirteen Years 0ld--Wfll Have Hearing
 TDdny. m

Demopolis, Nov. 21--(Special.)-- )---Cop- siderable excitement was created this afternoon by the arrest of a white man Jack Yon, charged withs criminal as- sault on his own 1S-year-oid daughter.
 A warrant was sworn out for his ar- rest by Judge E. s. Cornish of flfe City Court of Demopolis.
 1t is said that before his arrest the girl and her mother went to consult physicians today and it is said that on their advice the warrant was sworn out.
 Ton >1ias been in this city for over a wear. and 1t is supposed that he came from New Orleans. He was iodgea m the city jail by Chief of Police IL A. Monnier. and will Lave prehm1nary hearing before Judge Cornish tomor- row morning. at 10 o'clock.
 It Is said that. the girl claims that her father has been having Illicit re. fations with her for a year or more ano has threatened both her ana ner Mo- ther with death if they should ever make 1t public
 Yon Is employed at the Alabama Portland Cement Company as a black smith. It Is thought that he Is orfsinai- ly from Italy. 4N
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
.'How do you mean--fancy?s ?s
 DO you want horse-exereise?'

.How do you mean--fancy?s
 DO you want horse-exereiseT'
 "No. father"
 '.Dr. Blake ist fall some remarks about horse-exercise. and 1t has struck me how you spoke of Sir Johns horses. Lizzie. do you wish me to buy you I'll do it,"
 "oh, mo-" and Lizzie took his hand and heldAit for h few moments "No, certainly not. But what an old dear you are"'
 More dressesg ... More novels books of your very own. Liz.--a iit- tie library of the best books. eh? :.
 No, of course not. You have given me everything
 I've done my best Lizzie. Yswear I've always tried to do my best-with your poor mother. with your brother. most of all with you. Perhaps you don't know how much I've tried"
 You've done everything, father ;"
 I've worked hard in my time-and the work tells. I'm weather worn, rough-surfaced, but not really cross- grained. Lizzie. love you--if don't show it--if can't show 1t as ought. You know what they called me--hedge- hog? Well. daresay they touched me on proper enough with that name. But lA tONe gOu, most Qearly.
 And love you. father"
 T am proud of you"
 And am proud of you.
 "Gammon! No ganlmon. my dear but you're not ashamed of me. That's great deal. I know that. and am grateful. I'm proud to think you have risen above me--proud and happy be- cause you are like a lady, well -edu- cated. able to hold your own. in any CnnVArGaf rxr1f hac of never spared the expense. But now I have been thinking the money is all wasted--if you are unhappy .s'
 And Mir. Crunden put down hjs pipe on the desk. turned and stretched forth his hand. Lizzie had risen from her chair. She went slowly to the window andl looked out" eIVeli2'
 If ever am unhappy. it is because you have done too much for me-" "How's that?'
 Father. will you believe am grate- ful if I say it?"
 Co on.'
 Then wish" said Lizzie. wfrh sob you had spared all the expense--ant brought me up as a working girl never taught me to read and write me out asSa servant to work--work = work. without time to dream. as I d. all day long"
 What do you dream of?'' Utterly impossible things" And your dreams make you un happy?"
 "Miserab1y unhappy--sometimes.
 "Ah!s Lizzie sobbed again, wiped her eye 1 hastily. sniffed once or twice rs she pu her handkerchief away; and then cam' back from the window and laid he 1 hands on her fathers shoulder. Father, I oughtn't to have said it Don't notice what I said. am yer! 1 grateful. really" "Sit down. Listen to me: hav' | made one great mistake--about you | brother-Dick."
 "You didn't understand him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22

Do you need new cellar door, or does your old one need repairings If so phone 6s, yamney 4 Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
DOGS TRAIL NEGRO.
Nathan wsastea Fried To Kin Bob

Nathan wiasten Tried To XIII Bel,
 Gray.
 \ Tuscumbia. Nov. 21-(SpeciaI. l-Sher- if McCleskey and a posse, with two bloodhounds, had C lively chase after Nathan Winston, negro, last night, who succeeded. however. in making his escape. A3
 Late yesterday evening Winston at : tempted to kill d white man named Bob Gray, by shooting ct him through the door. while Gray was eating sup per at his home three miles east of Tuscumbia. The bullet pierced the door hut failed to strike the negro's intended victim. The latter hastened to this city, and at 10 o'clock bloodhounds from Lawrenceburg, Tenn, had arrived, and were rushed to the home of Gray, where they at once took up the trail and followed until 5 o'clock this morn ing, the trail ending near the South ern depot in this city, where the ne- gro ,-ad succeeded fn boarding a train while the bloodhounds and posse were trailing him through circuitous route he had taken before reaching Tuscurn- bia. ttEstss.e,
 The negro, is said to have been in- dicted at the last term of the Colbert County Circuit Court ,and Gray was a witness against him. He had sworn to kill the white man the first opportu- nifty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22

. -H
 And fe didn't understand me. He despised my work. But I blame my self. He was led astray by others. Well, might have saved him. I let him go. I wanted him to have his ies- son. and then come back and we'd start fair again. I never thought of his dying before we could make 1t up. blamed myself. Lizzie, your mother blamed me. It broke your mothers heart--she was never the same after wards, and she told me on her death bed to be careful with you. That's what I've been thinking of very offcn lateiy--your poor moths words. l
 promised her I'd do my best" E
 You've been good to me" 4
 Now, what are your dreams of? they're impossible, they're beyond ms:
 if rot, I'll spend my last penny to make you happy. I can't say more. Why dor't you answerS Lizzie had turned away her heId. She pushed back her chair and was about to get up again.
 No" said Crunden sternly; stop where you are, You are all have left; yor and I must understand eaca other. We'll have no more mistakes Tell me the truth. What arc yoa pininE for@ ''f-ather--I can't tell you"
 nd say you shall
 He had spoken very sterniy, even roughly; and now he stood over her ami slapsed her ,wrists to hold her m N 1rnuxsr..a rasuorrowl
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
REsoLuTIoNs oF vEsTRY.
orrow of Demopolis Church at Deatn
 Harrinnra.

sorroyv of Demopolis Church at Death
 of pr. Harrison.
 Denopolis, Nov, 21-(SpeciaD-T vestry of Trinity Episcopal church nal, adopted the following resolutions on the death of the late rector, Dr. J. A Harrison:
 .Inasmuch as 1t has pleased Almighty God in His all wise providence to re- move from this sphere our beloved guide and spiritual teacher, pr. John A. Harrison, who, for more than otIarter of century, devoted his ener- gies, untiringly, to work in this parish, where his kindly. word brought cheer to the sick. his hand-clasp hope to the weary, and his very presence prop to better deeds, we the -vestry of Trini- ty church. who have been closely as sociated with him and have learned the inner beauties of his pure character. submit the following resolutions:
 whereas. our beloved rector who devoted the best part of a lifetime working faithfully in Gods service. training the tender vine in the way it should grow. lifting here and there a dropping flower so that the full radiance of Gods sunlight could pour its flood into the soul and make 1t strong in the knowledge of truth. propping the weary time-touched roses by the strength of His glory, and final iy, after this fleecy life Is past laying tenderiy to rest the dead flowers of the day, for them to bloom again in ever- lasting fragrance and beauty, now he himself has been called from his work to take his place in that everlasting Kingdom prepared for Gods children since the beginning of the world; therefore be it
 'sResolved, that we, who have so long. known his tender care and fol- low his spiritual guidance, feel that our very prop and stay has gone, but we take comfort in the thought that he is now receiving the reward of his labor and that from his place on high he will ever keep Vsatchful eye on his flock; that his toll is ended and he is dwelling in that great peace and happiness, which this world can never 'bestow. Realizing this, we bow in humble submission to Gods will and will endeavor to follow in the shining way which marks the passage of a life so free from guile and fashioned so closely after that of his Blessed Mas ter.
 ITO the grief stricken family we of fer our sincerest and most profound sympathy and commend them to the keeping of the only one who can bring them comfort in this, their hour of trial. May He shelter them under His wing and pour out upon them that wealth of Divine love which absorbs- all the tears of grief.
 fF. G. Stickney, Jas, B, Whitfield, w. S. Prout
 R. R. Eppes has purchased thirteen acres of land in the Southern suburbs, near T. E. McKinley's residence. from pr. J. B. Whitfield. and will make this his home. He will reside in the cot tage already on the property. This cottage was formerly occupied by Mir and Mrs. P. B. Chaney.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
FoRMERLY OF AUBURN.
Much Sorrow at Tragic Ending of pr, UndeRWOod.

Underwood.
 Auburn, Nov. 21-(SpeciaL) )-The news of the tragic death of Dr. Lucien M. Underwood, Professor of Botany in Columbia University, was received here with the deepest sorrow by his many friel IS.
 Dr Underwood held the Chair of Botany in the Alabama Polytechnic In- stitute at one time. and he and his family were highly esteemed, His scientific work here attracted wide att tention. He was called from this in- stitution to, Columbia.
 Dr. William R. Lamar. who died re- gently at Jasper. was buried here yes- terday. pr. Lamar for more than thirty years was a resident of Auburn and vicinity He was held in high esteem. He was a man of much refine ment Mrs. Sallie Andrews, of Mont gomery, and his two sons, MT. George Lamar, of Washington, D. C., and MT. Howard Lamar, of Jasper, attended the funeral. Besides these, two sons, four other children survive him, namely: Hon. T. D. Lamar, Superintendent of Education, Walker County; Rev. Charles Lamar. prominent minister of the Texas Conference; Mrs. Glennie Phillips. Clanton, and Miss Annie La mar. Jasper.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
CAMPAIGN IN COLBERT.
are Announcing for COuI
 tY Offices.


 tY Offices.
 Tuscumbia. Nov. 21.--(Spe ecial )- The campaign for county ofices in Colbert County, to be filled in the elec- tion to be held next November. the primary sfor which will probably be held early next spring. has begun to attract interest.
 The offices to be filled are those of Tax Collector Tax Assessor. Treas urer. Superintendent of Education and four County Commissioners. W. c. Holesapple. Tax Assessor for four years, defeated at the last primary for renomination, was in Tuscumbta today and publicly announces himself candidate for Assessor next year. He is now employed at the convict mines at Flat Top. near Birmingham.
 It is understood that the present As- sessor. D. L. Spangler.' and the present Collector. T. W. Williams, will also be candidates for reelection to their respective offices.
 The chances are that there will be a full field for all the offices to be filled before the Democratic primary IS pulled off next spring.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22

again-unless you summon me"
 CHAPTER x.
 It was after tea. and Mary, the maid. supervised by Mrs. Price, had just car ried out the tea things. old Crunden, at his bureau. was trifing with the last number of The Architect. Now and then a thoughtful frown brought his grey eyebrows together and he glanced at his daughter, who sat in the window, absorbed by one of Mees's library novels. Mrs. Price, with the white tablecloth gathered as a bag. had gone out and shaken all the crumbs into the road. She made a practice of presenting the crumbs to the birds both in summer and winter. and the pretty birds. if they did not want the crumbs. at least gave one an excuse for shaking the cloth in the public eye. =
 LOT" she said. coming in again. 'it's quite chilly. Going to get some rain, think" Tt is chilly" said her master. shut the lobby door. and shut that passage door behind you, when you've done here. v. -. .s..li
 Mrs. Price folded the white cloth, spread the ornamental cloth. placed a vase of roses in the middle of the ta- ble. and then retired to the kitchen.
 'Lizzie"
 Yes. father.'
 Put away your book. Liz, and come here.'
 And Lizzie obediently laid down the absorbing novel, and came from the window.
 Get my pipe for mel said Mir. Crunden, pointing to the mantelpiece, 'and the jar. No; I've my pouch in my pocket" And Lizzie went over to the hearth. "Matches--come, look sharp! hate to see girl crawl about a room. No life. nr briskness.' Then in softer voice. Mr. Crunden asked: Are you tired. my dear''
 ''No. not particularly" said Lizzie. As she offered the pipe and matches to- her her, he put his arms round her and spoke gently and most affec- tionatetx,
 "Liazie, my girl. what's the matter with ybu?"
 'fNothing. father: I'm all right"
 "Then sit down with me here" ht said cheerfully, while smoke my pipe. I'm tired myself. l. There" Ht had pulled his chair round from ths bureau and set another chair by hii side for Lizzie. and now he filled the pipe from his old leather pouch.
 "There now we're cosey." Lizzie waiting till he was ready. had struck the match for him. and he was pufins out little clouds of white smoke. "Liz. something has set me thinking l-of myself most-and of you. too. It'i just this: Is there anything you fan. | cy?"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
DEDICATION OF CHURCH. Bishop Hendrix Will Take Part in
 Ceremony at Roanoke.

Roanoke. Nov. 21-(SpeciaL)--Th Methodist people are making extensive preparations for the dedication of their splendid new church next Sunday morning. Many visitors from various points are expected, and 1t will be a great day in Roanoke. Bishop E.. R. Hendrix will preach and formally dedi- cate the church.
 Miss Lottie Ray, the youngest daugh- ter of MT and Mrs. J. w. Ray, treated her family and friends. to a surprise last Sunday afternoon by going to Opelika, where she met and married A. J. Crumpler, a conductor on the Gen. tral of Georgia Railway, running from Columbus to Birmingham. Columbus will be their home
 Morris Walsh, agent of the A. B, and "A. R. R. at this place, has been pro- noted to be inspector of agents and trains.
 Dr. J. L. White has built a home in Ronaoke and moved his family here from the country. where he has been practicing medicine for many years.