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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-11
Why He Concealed His call;no

II hope" said the young man, s'that
partial concealment of the truth is nc
lie. II it Is, | am telling a whopper
right now, and I'm divinity student
too. That is what am lying about.
l don't tell that am studying theol-
ogy. IT l did wouldn't find it so
easy to hold this job. I'm one Of the
doWn-on-his-luck students who has to
work his way through college. One of
the first things I learned when l be-
gan to look for position was that the
average employer of labor has no use
for the divinity student. Somehow ev-
cry man engaged in business holds the
opinion that young fellow who is
studying for the ministry lacks back
bone, and he is afraid to trust him
with important duties.
"After l had ingenuously explained
my circumstances to about twoscore Of
employers and had been turned down
by all of them l got wise. l am work.
ing now. The boss doesn't know I am
pegging away nights on church his
tory. If he did the chances are he'd
discharge me, not because he has any
grudge against parsons or church his
tory, but because he, like everybody
else, would think hadn't pluck enough
to earn my salary."-New York Times
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-11
The Frank Critic,

"When Sir John Millais was engaged
in painting his Chill October among
the rushes on the banks of the Tay,
near PERTH said an English artist, "a
railway porter from the station at Kin
fauns used to carry the canvas back
and forth for him.
'The porter was a quaint chap. His
services were called for many days in
requisition. He became quite friendly
with Sir John and seemed to take a
hearty interest in the progress of the
painting.
"Well, Chill October was eventually
finished and sold little while after
ward for thousand pounds. This fact
somehow reached the porter's ears. He
met Sir Johns brother-in-law at Kin
fauns one day and said excitedly:
Mon, is't true that Sir Johns sold
t'picture and got thoosand poond
for't?' -.
eyes, certainly was the reply.
"A thoosand poond! repeated the
porter. why, mon, wadna gi'en half
a Groom for't'' - 49,.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-11
Staqqered Webster.

In the somewhat famous case Of
Mrs. Bodgen's will, which was tried
In the Massachusetts supreme court
many years ago, Daniel Webster ap-
peared as counselor for the appellant.
Mrs. Greenough, wife Of the Rev. Will
liam Greenough of West Newton, was
very self possessed witness. Not
withstanding Mr.. Webster's repeated
efforts to discomfort her she pursued
the even tenor of her way until Web
ster, becoming quite fearful of the re-
suit, arose, apparently in great agi-
tation, and, drawing out his large
snuffbox, thrust his thumb and finger
to the very bottom and, carrying a
deep pinch to both nostrils, drew it up
with gusto, and then, extracting from
his pocket very large handkerchief, he
blew his nose with a report that rang
distinct and loud through the crowded
hail.
He then asked, Mrs. Greenough, was
Mrs. Bodgen neat woman?'
II cannot give you full information
as to that, sir. She had one very dirty
trick" replied the witness.
"What was that, MADAME"
"She took snuff"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-11
The Spanish ROYAL Standard.


The Spanish royal standard is most
complicated. The red and yellow of
the Spanish flag is said to be derived
from this occurrence: In 1873 Charles
the Bold dipped his fingers in the blood
Of Godfrey, count of Barcelona, and
drew them down the counts golden
shield in token Of his appreciation Of
the latters bravery. The shield, so
marked, became the arms of BARGE
Iona, which became part of Aragon,
and it's arms were taken by that king
dom. Now to the royal standard: In
the first quarter or upper left hand
part Of the flag are the arms of Leon
and CASTLE, the lion and the castle.
The second quarter is taken up one
half by the arms of Aragon, one-half
by the arms Of Sicily. The upper third
Of the third quarter-directly under
the flrst-shows the Austrian colors.
The lower two-thirds is divided be-
tween the flag Of Burgundy and the
black lion of Flanders. The upper
third of the fourth quarter shows the
checkers, another Burgundian device,
while the lower two-thirds is shared
by the red eagle of Antwerp and the
golden lion of Brabant, and on the top
Of all this are two shields, one showing
the Portuguese arms, the other the
French feur-de-lis. Considerable of
flag that
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-11
Good Cause For Tears,

A certain medieval sultan had all the
mirrors removed from his palace, so
that he might avoid the pain Of see
ing his own face. This sultan called
on his grand vizier one day and by ac-
cident happened to catch sight Of his
reflection. His hideousness overpow-
cred him, and he broke into violent
sobbing In this outburst the vizier
Joined. Finally the sultan Gained
down, wiped his eyes and got ready to
smoke and talk. But not so the vizier.
He sobbed on and on. His master, tap
ping his slipper impatiently on the
cushions, waited for him to cease. At
length the sultan got angry and ex-
claimed:
"Why do you weep longer than l.,
vizier?''
"Alas," the grand vizier replied, ':you
wept, o commander of the faithful,
because you saw your face but for an
instant, but I see it all day and every
day."
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-11
Rotundity of Earth,

We are assured by competent au-
thority that Thales of Miletus taught
that the earth was of a globular form
so early as $40 B. G. Pythagoras dem
onstrated from the varying attitudes
Of the stars that the earth must be
round. Aristarchus Of Samos main
tanned that the earth turned on its
own axis and revolved about the sun,
which doctrine was held by his con-
temporaries as so absurd and revolving
that the philosopher nearly lost his life
B. G. 280. The wisdom Of the an
clients was, of course, lost sight Of in
the darkness Of the middle ages" and
1t took Galilei and Copernicus to re-
store the old knowledge to the world
New York American.
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Moss Popular of Pictures,

The best known picture in the world,
1t has been said, is Vandyke's portrait
of James II. Of England as an infant
popularity known as Baby Stuart. Two
million copies of it are said to be in
American homes, and it is equally
popular in England and continental Eu-
rope. This is not because it is a por-
trait of child who became king, but
because it is mastery piece of in
FAINT portraiture. The plump, round
cheeks and tiny nose, surmounted by
a tight fling cap, appeal to every low
er of children. The figure with which
the world is familiar is the central one
in a group of the eldest three children
Of Charles I. painted in 1886, when
the baby, afterward known as the
Duke of York, was only two years old
and barely able to stand Alone Youths
Companion.
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A Dubious Compliment,

ut looks well, but | am afraid 1t is
dubious" said financier, speaking Of
a proposed scheme. eyes, it is dubious
It reminds me of the Turkish pasha
and his wife.
"A Turkish pasha lay dying. He
summoned to him the youngest and
fairest of his forty-six wives and said
to her In low, weak voice:
"'Put on your richest costume, your
most brilliant jewels. Deck your hair
with pearls and brighten your finger
tips with henna'
"The young wife blushed. Even in
her grief she was flattered.
"'And why, my lord she said, do
you desire me to make this sumptuous
toilet?'
$50 that death when it comes,' the
man replied, seeing you so beautiful,
may perhaps carry you off instead of
me-"
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She Told Him q Lie.

He had been dining we'll, but not too
wisely, and the next morning his con-
science as we'll as his head smote him
pretty considera bly, Yet he managed
to struggle down to breakfast and to
make an attempt to toy with the dainty
and tempting dishes which his dear lit
tie wife had thoughtfully provided.
"Cecil," said his better half gently
as she watched his Intellectual endeav-
ors to do justice to the matutinal re-
past, II am afraid that I told you a
lie yesterday, and want you to for
give me, DEAR
"A lie?" he asked wonderingly.
Eyes. AS you left the house you will
remember l said to you, You'll be
home early, darlingT Well, it wasn't
true!''
And he went out a sadder and wiser
man.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-11
Motion Of the Sun,

Owing to the revolution of the earth
the sun seems to make its daily cir
cult around us, which Of course is not
the case. But the sun is revolving
about its center quite as truly as the
earth is. 1t was one of the conceptions
Of that most remarkable man, Sir John
Herschel, that the whole solar system
had a motion in space and was adj
vancing toward point in the heavens
near the star Hercules. Sir Johns con-
ception-as bold an idea as ever en-
tered the human minds now gener-
ally accepted by astronomers, and the
opinion is quite universal among them
that the entire system is tracing out a
curvilinear path in space, course
around some mighty" center, probably
at Hercules.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-11
No Landlubber.

Young Jack Tabbs has only been In
the navy for few months, but there
Is not more enthusiastic sea dog In
the whole Of his majesty's service. He
recently made application for and re-.
ceived the usual leave and proceeded
to London and his mothers house.
Mrs. Tabbs lives on the third floor Of
house in Camberwell, and when he
arrived at her address he stood in the
doorway and bawled up the stairs:
Mother, aloft there! Jacks come
home! Open the windowv'
"Why, Jacky, my DEAR" cried the
old lady from the landing, "whatever's
wrong with the stairs p
"Stairsw cried the weather worn tar,
with ineffable contempt. 'What do l
know about stairs? Just you open
the window and lower a rope to the
main deck, and be quick about it!''-
London Express.
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SUBSCRIPTlON..-s5.0O PER ANNUM
F. W. HUNT FOR DELEGATE-AT-sARGE.

While the republicans of the state
are casting about for a suitable M 1r
to trot in harness with some very
admirable gentleman who have
already received favorable mention
as delegates-at-large to the republi.
can national convention, the Pioneer
would offer the name of gentle.
man whom we personally know is in
every way qualified for the position.
We refer to F. w. Hunt, the presi.
dent of Mankato Free Press Com
pany, owners and publishers of the
Mankato Daily Free Press.
MI. Hunt is not of the class OF
gentlemen who get up and boiler for
something at every opportunity, and
who are perpetual candidates fol
favors. On the contrary, he is very
modest gentleman, and has never
asked anything at the hands of the
republican party of Minnesota; and
he is not now actively canvassing
for Office of any kind. However,
his many friends and he has them
in all parts of the state) desire to
see him chosen to represent the e. O.
p. at the national convention as a
delegate-at-large from Minnesota
His paper (the Free Press) has
ever been a staunch supporte:: of re.
publican principles, and it is due the
president of the best daily paper in
southern Minnesota that he be
given substantial recognition at the
hands of the party.
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Murder In GERMANY,

Germany distinguishes between two
kinds Of murder-one, premeditated
and Intentional, is punishable by death;
the second, Intentional homicide with
out deliberation, is punishable by penal
servitude for from five to fifteen years.
Dueling in Germany is misdemeano
Of special kind. Who kills his oppo-
nent in a duel is not charged with
murder or manslaughter, but with
dueling, the punishment for which is
detention in fortress for fifteen years.
London Chronicle.
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Good Enough to CHARGE For,

When William II. Scott was man
aging clerk in the early sixties for the
firm Of Cleveland & Titus, a client
came in and wanted an opinion right
away. No member of the firm was in.
Accordingly, Mr.. Scott, with some hest
tation, wrote the opinion. When his
principal, Mr.. Cleveland, came in, he
explained the circumstances and show
ed him the opinion. Mr., Cleveland
looked at him with a smile and then
read It with care. "Humph," said he;
pretty poor opinion, but it will do to
charge."-New York Times.
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DEMONSTRATION IN DUMA,
Recent Visitor to United States Oh
lect of Attack.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 1.-THE demon
stratfons which took place in the duma
against Professor Paul Milukoff, lead.
or of the Constitutional Democrats,
arising from ths i'll feeling created
here by his recent lecture in New
York on the political situation in Rus.
STA. engrosses the attention Of the en-
tire press of this city, which unites in
deploring an incident which tends to
fan partisan enmity and endaneer the
chances of the dumas success. The
occurrences probably, will be followed
up by formal resolution censuring
Professor Milukoff for lack of patriot.
ism and supplementary conduct In
visiting foreign country to stir up a
sentiment Of hostility while occupying
a responsible position in parliament.
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The Editor REGRETS,

Office Boy-The editor says he's much
obliged to you for allowing him to see
your drawings, but much regrets he is
unable to use them. Fair Artist eager
ly)-Did he say that? Office Boy
(truth ly)-Well, not exactly. He just
said: "Take 'em away, Pimple. They
make me London Taller.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-11
University Tests.

One might say that the first test at
Oxford is athletic ability, the next So
liability and the final scholastic abil-
ity. When you have passed the first
two, you are the admiration Of your
friends; when you have shown your
self scholar besides, you are the ad-
miration Of your college. - Rhodes
Scholar in Sunset Magazine.
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Mountains Had Not Moved.

The story is told that when Judge
William Rogers was chairman of the
school committee in a New England
town one examination day he went
around questioning pupils Of the mid
die grade. He asked boy named
Rock where the Rocky mountains were.
The boy answered correctly, but failed
to be promoted that term.
The following year the judge asked
the same question. Rock replied, "The
same place they were last year."
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-11
VIEWS BODY OF VICTIM.
Son Of Judge Harss Permitted to See
.--.- w.. Dead Parent.

~. Dead Parent.
Jackson, KY, Feb. 1N.--Beech Har,
gis, who shot and killed his father,
Judge James Hargis, was permitted to
view the body CT his father. He stood
some time looking at the face of hia
dead parent and then, turning away
with suppressed sobs, knelt by the
body and uttered in intense grief and
sorrow the words, Lord, have mercy"
While he was kneeling beside the
casket his mother came into the room
and fell by his side. They remained
there for only short while and then
the son turned from the room and
with no other word left the home and
returned with the guard to Jail. He
did not attend the funeral.
Near by where Hargis was buried
are the graves of his three brothers,
all Of whom died of bullet wounds in
f1icted by implacable enemies.
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RuffIed His Feathers,

Artist Showing friend his master
piece)-Now, my boy, that is picture,
If you ike-real and natural. What do
you think of it? Friend-Capital! Cap
ital! So lifelike! Such light and
shade! don't think I ever saw bet
ter picture Of a battlefield. Artist
Great Paul Rubens! That's not a bat
tlefeld-that's- basket Of fruit!-Lon-
don Standard --...z.
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OBSERVATIONS,
[By "Doc"]

One kind of charity always has a
card attached to it.
No great man needs a brass band
to herald his coming.
Occasionally the shoplifter finds
it difficult to take things easy.
When wise man gets real angry
he goes away back and sits down.
Fortunate is the man who never
knows when he gets the worst of it.
When a man talks of himself he is
usually more eloquent than interest.
ing.
Why is it that the average chap
eron thinks it up to her to work
overtime?
Indiana is solid for Fairbanks -
Evidently the political waves are
freezing in some states.
It is announced that the Univer-
sity of Chicago campus is to be
changed into a miniature Venice.
The learned professors at the school
must have discovered way to mix
oil and water.
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MAJOR EDWARDS DEAD,

Prominent in North Dakota Newspa-
per and Political Circles.
Fargo, N. D., Feb. 1I-Major A.
w. Edwards, founder Of the Fargo
Daily Argus in 1879 and later of the
Fargo Forum in 1891, is dead here
after a long illness. He was born in
Lorain county, o. Up to few years
ago he was very prominent figure in
business and political affairs of this
state. He had been mayor of the city
and the last official position he held
was United States consul at Mon
treal
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-11
Even Worse,

He-Darling, don't you know that It
is unlucky to postpone a wedding2
She-I can't help that. My dressmak-
er is Ill, and I'm afraid it would be
more unlucky If were to 60 and get
married before having all the clothes
! want made while my father is still
willing to pay for them.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-11
The Poets Son.

"Why, Freddy, how dirty you are,
and only yesterday you wrote a verse
for papa's birthday, promising always
to wash your hands Clean"
"Well, mamma, that was only a
poetic license" Fliegende Batter.
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A PosSibiIifv.

Old Nancy Doane was noted for the
striking originality of some of her ex-
pressions. One day she was talking
about the utter inanity of another old
woman in the neighborhood, and she
said: HI. -.-:-.. r." .-- r..
II never see her beat! She'll lop
down in a cheer, an there she'll set an
set an set, dom absolutely nothin' fer
hours an hours, day after day. Pom
my soul, I sh'd think she'd mildeww
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-11
Reduction.

The old nag was jogging up the hill
with the clippers. So. F. -.
eyes," said the old nag, ut is rather
tough pulling them up to the parson-
age; but it will be easier coming back"
"How sop queried the friendly goose
at the roadside. r.
!. why, can't you see that after leav-
ing the parsonage two will be made
one ?''-Chicago News.
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Wholesome Fear.

Miss H., the principal Of grammar
school, was Investigating a case brought
her by pupil.
care you quite sure that was the
way it happened, Mrs. Pr"
Miss H., that was just the way.
I'm telling you the truth. wouldn't
dare tell you lie. I'm not we'll enough
today."-Woman's Home Companion.
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His Privileges,

Mrs. Crimsonbeak-This paper says
Ia normal man breathes 100000 times
In the course Of one day. Mr.. Grim
sonbeak-Yes, my dear; that Is his
privilege while the women are talk
1ng.-Exchange. ~~..
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Same Salary as congressman.

Washington, Feb. "A joint reso-
luton adopted by the house of repre-
sentatives gives to each of the two
resident Philippine commissioners in
congress the same salary of $500 en-
joyed by members and senators, with
an additional $4,000 each in lieu Of
mileage.
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Posted.

One good thing about marrying q
widow is that she doesn't expect so
much Of you in the way of being good
and talented and noble. - Somerville
Journal.
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CarIyIe's Greed.

Man is born to expend every par
ticle Of strength that God Almighty
has given him in doing the work he
finds he is fit for, to stand it out to
the best breath Of life and do his best.
Thomas Carlyle.
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Disproved,

She-They say that man becomes
like that with which he continually as
sociates. He-Ridiculous idea! I've
been a fishmonger all my life and can't
swim a yard yet!-London Opinion.
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Vessels Unable to Unload.

Callao, Peru, Feb. 1.-the strike of
the dockmen of Callao continues and
the port Is full of vessels waiting to
be unloaded. The wharveB are crowd.
cd with merchandise and slready there
has been a heavy loss to trade and a
! general rise in prices.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-11
Women In Japan.

A Japanese saying runs: "Woman is
an unmanageable creature; fatter her,
che is elated; thrash her, she weepeth;
kill her, her spirit haunts you" .-
We would suggest that the best rem
edy is to love her.-Japan Times.
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Self Composed.

She-He is a person Of perfect ease
and possession and is thoroughly at
home anywhere. He-Yes, he even has
the faculty of making you feel total
stranger in your own house. London
Tit Bits.
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Not a LAWYER.

"You are quite legal gentleman.
aren't your said a barrister to wit
ness at Westminster county court.
mo-" replied the man; Il work for
my iving."-London Mail.
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A patch on the trousers is not as bad
as a stain on the soul. = Richmond
Evening Journal.
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-. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets,
Druggists refund money il it fails to cure.
3. w. GROVES signature is on each box,
25c
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One kind of charity always has {
card attached to it.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-11

When a wise man gets real angry
he goes away back and sits down.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-02-11

Occasionally the shoplifter fine
it difficult to take things easy.
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Fortunate is the man who never
knows when he gets the worst of it.