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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-02
Poor Human Nature.

The woman who had succeeded in
that rather difficult fascinating a
boarding house pay-was con6ding to
a friend some of the tricks of the
trade.
while you must never allow your
boarders to get too far behind in their
payments. it is also true that you will
profit considerably by allowing them a
little leeway. So long as you are sure
of your money it pays a landlady to
have her boarders week or two be-
hind in their board"
Il don't see that" interrupted her
friend.
well. Ill tell you," continued the
aandlady. when a man owes back
board you have him at a certain dis
advantage. Not one in a hundred IN
der such circumstances has the nerve
at mealtimes to ask for a second help
dng.-New York Times.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-02
The Human Lobster,

The lobster has always appealed to
the Englishman as affording a nick
name for his fellow Englishman.
Lobster was a favorite term of abuse
among the Elizabethans, though it is
only conjectural that an allusion to red
faces was conveyed. AS signifying a
soldier. ''lobster'' originated in the
civil war, being applied to the Round
head cuirassiers. as Clarendon ex-
plains. because Of the bright iron
shells with which they were covered"
Afterward the allusion was transfer
red to the soldiers red uniform. But
that was the 'boiled lobster" The raw
lobster was naturally the man in
blue. the policeman. In earlier days
we find Crosse explaining that Ito boil
ones lobster" meant for a clergyman
to become a soldier.-London Chron-
icle
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-02
"Great & xpectations,"

Charles Green. one of Dickens H.
Illustrators, had two models, one Of
whom was likable fellow. while the
other, Gregory by. name. was greedy,
self seeking character, always think.
ing Of himself and his perquisites.
When Green was on his deathbed
Gregory was very oficious. and one
day Green. noticing this, said to him:
"Oh. l haven't forgotten you. Greg
Dry: got you down in my WILL
At the funeral Gregory invested in a
wreath and duly attended to hear the
will read.
Green had kept his word. and the
model was not forgotten.
ITO my dear friend Gregory" ran
the document. II leave, for his kind
ness to me, an illustrated edition of
Great Expectations
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-02
Getting an Autoqraph.

A Munich boy of fourteen. who had
seen and admired many Of Rudolf Won
SeitZ's paintings. was anxious to Sc
cure the painters autograph. but did
not know how to go about it. After
much thought he wrote a letter, stat
ing that be had sent case Of wine to
the professors address, and wanted to
know whether it had been received
Thinking the matter of sufficient i'm
portance the painter did not write, but
called at the address given. met the
boys mother. and the fraud soon be-
came apparent. The boy was thor.
ougly scolded. and next day received
this autograph note:
1t often happens here on earth
That little rogues to great ones grow.
Some autograp hs for which you're trying
Can be procured without much lying.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-02
Queer LOOKING Worrns.

New Zealand. Australia. the Samoan
and the Solomon islands as we'll as
portions Of the Hawaiian group are
the homes Of various species of worms
with thick. heavy bodies and with a
we'll defined neck connecting the body
with q head that is startling remind
er Of that Of the monkey. In the Sand
wich islands they are called meta.
lu-ki," which means 'creeper with q
child's head" An old New Zealand
legend says that at one time they were
of immense proportions and threatened
the extinction of all human life on the
islands.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-02
The Man With the Iron Mask,

The Man With the Iron Mask was
a mysterious French prisoner Of state
whose identity has never been salts
factorily established. he was closely
confined under the charge Of NJ. de st.
Mars at Pignerol in 1879, at Exiles in
1851. at Sainte- Marguerite in 1857 and
finally was transferred to the Bastile
in 1893. where be died on Nov. 10,
HOS. and was buried the following
day in the cemetery Of St. Paul under
the name Of Marchiali. Dumas made
him a twin brother of Louis XIV.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-02
Aoainst His PRINCIPLES,

"What was that man making such a
fuss about?" asked the restaurant pro.
prietor.
"He found a couple of hairs in the
food, SIR" replied the waiter.
"Oh, Is that ALP
"You see, sir. he's vegetarian, and
you can't get him to eat anything but
vegetabl Statesman.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-02
Irish Wit,

Swift scoffed at Irish wit" in some
biting lines. Nevertheless Irish wit is
one Of the most precious things. One
soon has surfeit Of the professional
funny man in England. the pawky
Scot, the American humorist- The
Irish peasant never disappoints, and
with him it is all so naive and natural.
London Saturday Review.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-02
A Volcano.

what is voIcano?" asked the
teacher.
IA mountain with a Gre inside"
said one.
A smile Of comprehension spread
over the puzzled face of the smallest
pupil as she asked supposedly, rs that
a mountain ranger
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-02
A Punqent Player,

The comedian had his benefit and
thankful for the patronage of kind
friends in front" let of this i'm
promptu. which was applauded:
Like crate full Of Goals glow,
A great full house to see.
And were not grateful, too.
A great fool should be.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-02
Neatly Parted.

A mother Of four daughters, one Of
whom had recently been married. cor
nered an eligible young man in the
drawing room.
And which Of my girls do you most
admire, might ask?"
1.-THE married one," was the prompt
reply.-Exchange.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-02
Goodness and Graatnas,

Goodness comes from within-from
feelings, thoughts and desires resulting
in actions. Greatness Is the conse-
quence Of bold actions, great energy.
ambition. enterprise and perseverance.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-02
Lead Pipe.

Lead may be melted and when cool
sd to the solidifying point may be
squirted. In this manner lead pipe is
undertaking World.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-02
More important.

""See here. waiter: found collar
button in this pie!''
Didn't see nothin' of an umbrella,
did 20, boss? Dab was one los heah
Jas night."-Scribner's Magazine.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-02
Easier.

Easier.
"rm going to the dentists to have
this tooth out. Just mind the baby
till l come back" Husband with
alacrity)-You mind the baby, Jessie.
I'll go and get tooth pulled out!
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-02
Backing.

Backing
Borrowby-The scheme would be a
bowling success If l could secure the
proper backing, and Grimshaw-
The only backing am doing this year
is out.-Puck.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-02
Her Bait,

"You have to have different bait for
different fish. don't you, MAJ"
II guess so. know caught lob.
ster with mistletoe. New York Press.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-02
Impressed Her.

"You will never be able to make her
believe that he is liar.
II wonder why"
IT believe that he once told her she
was eautiful:"-HoustOn Post.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-02

Integrity of life is fame's best friend.
john Webster '~. "@s
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-02

Apologies only account for the evil
which they cannot alter.-Cuyler.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-09-02
Do You Use 1t?

AVON BOND is considered paper far above the and
have received supply that enables sell profit
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-30
CLUBHOUSE FOR THE
j.. P & s. w. EMPLOYEES

Saturday will be the last day for the
receipt of bids for the construction and
furnishing of the proposed new club
house for the employees of the Ell Paso
and Southwestern railroad company.
A bath house, bowling alley and bill
lizard rooms will be included in the new
building.
The engineer of maintenance of way
is in charge of the bids and they must
all be submitted to him, together with
a certified check for 10 percent of the
bid as a guarantee of good faith and
in order to secure q surety bond to
insure the performance of the contract
when let.
The old office building at All North
Campbell street. a two story structure.
is to be remodeled for the purposes of
a club and will be devoted solely to
the use of the employees.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-30
DECISION DOES NOT
INVOLVE THE PLANT
Ell Paso Brick Company's
Buildings and Yards
Not Affected.

Judge Frank w Parker, of Las Cru
ces has found in favor of the plaintiff
in the suit of John H. Mcknight vs. the
FL Paso Brick company involving the
ownership of 100 acres of land in bona
Ana county, New Mexico, just west OF
and adjacent to the FL Paso brick
plant. across from the Smelter-
Attorneys for the defendant have
taken exception to the findings anu
will appeal the case.
The land in question is designated Dy
the government as mineral land as 1t
contains fire clay Mcknight filed on
the claims, the Lulu, Agnes, Lynch,
Aurora and Tip Top, in 1906, and has
done the required assessment work OF
500 per year each year since then
The property is located west of and
adjacent to the brick plant and does
not involve the land on which build
ingS have been erected nor the land
which the company is using for brick
The brick company bought the land
as public land from the Las Cruces
land office, but the court held in favor
of the man who had filed mining
claim.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-30
COLD WEATHER FOR
NEXT 48 HOURS
Almost Entire Country Will
Be in Grip of Severe
Blizzard.

Washington. D. c.. Dec 30-Cold and
storms will prevail throughout most
of the country during the next As hours
according to the weather bureau From
Florida to Maine. along the Atlantic
coast, the storm warnings are swapping
in a rising gale. and winters grip is
tightening in the northwest, where the
mercury is standing at 20 below at Du-
luth Mimi, and Devils Lake and in the
territory. From the Appalachian range
to the Rockies the me0ury is falling
steadily ard conditions are aggravated
by another storm brewing in the ex-
IRENE northwest. The thermometer
registered AZ below at Winnipeg this
morning
South Is Cold.
Louisville, KY, Dec. 30.-Unusually
cold weather with freezing tempera-
lures almost to the gulf prevails
throughout a large portion. of the
south Snow fell early throughout the
Texas panhandle and a severe wind
storm prevailed along the coast South
east Texas experienced the first heavy
rain in five months In Houston sew
eral street car lines were put out of
commission and other damage was
noted.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-30
PLAN TO RESTORE RIVER
TRAFFIC. IN EAST TEXAS

Shreveport. La, Dec. 30.-A delega-
ton representing Texas, including con-
gresham Morris Sheppard. of Texar
kama: mayor B. T. Sheriff., of Jeffer-
son, and Capt. A. e. Waldron, govern
ment engineer of Dallas is holding
a conference here today with the Cad
do levee board and chamber of COM
merce relative to the construction of
a government dam at the foot of Cad
do land at a cost of 100000. The dam
IS one of the Improvements for a sys-
tenn of locks and canals to restore riv-
er transportation between Shreveport
and east Texas points.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-30
DATE DEFINITELY DECIDED.
January Clearance Sale of The Ell Past
Household Furnishing &c. Begins
"Wednesday. January 4fh.

It has been definitely decided that
the January Clearance Sale of the FL
Paso Household Furnishing CO. will
begin Wednesday, January 4th- Full
details, with items and prices, will ap-
pear a little later. 1t is a certainty
that this sale will supply all present
furniture needs at a considerable saw
ing. In addition TO reducing stock
gcnerally-to prepare for spring bust
ness. certain departments will be com
pIetely closed out Watch for opening
announcement OF this sale, and be sure
to read the succeeding announcements,
as new lots will be offered from day to
day.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-30
GRANTS EXTENSION OF
WATER RIGHTS TO THREE

Santa Fe, N NJ, Dec. SO-Territorial
engineer Vernon L. Sullivan has grant
ed water rights extensions to Frank E.
Downs of Carlsbad to permit an appeal
to be taken to the district court, and
TO William Benson of Artesia to per-
nit the making of photographic meas
urements; also to J. w Lewis of Carls-
bad Certificates of construction were
granted the following: Samuel b. Cox,
of Hope; Fred J. Lukins. of Artesia
T. Banks, OF Hagerman; Blanche L.
Major, of ArteSia, and Eugene f. Hard
wick of Roswell.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-30
MARRY IN Ell PASO AND
SURPRISE HOME FRIENDS

Albuquerque, N NJ. Dec. SO.-With
the return of Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph d.
Merritt to this city the first news of
their marriage was made known The
couple were married in FL Paso.
Christmas eve at the home of the
brides sister, Mrs. Frank Brown, 1924
Rio Grande street The bride was for
merIy Mrs. n. Leotha Long. a steno-
grapher at the Occidental offices. The
groom is employed by the Finnigan-
Brown company
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-30
FOLLOW PHONE CLUE
AND FIND DEAD MAN

Pueblo. Colo, Dec. 30.-A mysterious
telephone call last night directed the
police to lonely road in the outskirts
of the city, where they found the body
of Paulo Aiello. an Italian He had
been shot to death Three empty rifle
cartridges were found near the body.
Despite recent black hand activities
here the police do not connect that
mysterious organization with the muir
der No clue has been obtained as to
the identity of the person who tele-
DhOned
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-30
PYTHIANS HOLD SMOKER,
GIVE CHANCELLOR JEWEL

The Knights of Pythias held
smoker and get-together feast at the
castle hall, Thursday night, as a fare
well to the old year. The members at
the meeting presented to chancellor
Robert Love a beautiful past chancel-
lor's jewel made of solid silver The
presentation speech was made by at
torney L. s. Goen-
There were over so knights present.
Late in the evening refreshments We're
served and speeches were made by the
different members present.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-30
Good Time?

Last night-eating big dinner is often
he maker of BAD TODAY Why mott
Over-earing means extra work for the
stomach and bowels. You've got to
suffer If you don't help nature unload
with CASCARETS. "TEey uork zhize
you sLeep"-you're o. K. in the A NJ,
Tonight's the night to take care Of to-
morrow. SOS
CASCARETS-Ioc box-weck's treat
naent All druggists Biggest seller
IN the world Million boxes month
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-30
PERMIT FOR TWO MORE
STORIES TO BE COMPLETED

Building inspector S. B. Haggart' is
sued permit Friday afternoon for the
finishing of the seventh and eighth
stories of the Mills building, the es-
timated cost of which is to be $4,000.
Only eight stories are to be finished
at the start, it being the intention of
Gen. Arson Mills to complete the other
four stories when tenants can be Sc
cured therefor.
The Mills building is the largest
concrete office building in the world
and stands out as a landmark.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-30
MOVING INTO THE OFFICES.

The E. P. and s W. freight offices
which have been undergoing. recon.
struction have been put into shape for
occupancy Already the upstairs por-
ton is occupied by the different Of
ficers and they are moving in the 9TH
er offices. All the offices will be occu-
pied by Moncay. January p
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-30

Biliousness IS due to disordered
condition of the stomach. Chamber
Iain's Tablets are essentially stom-
ach medicine, intended especially to
act on that organ; to cleanse it.
strengthen it, tone and invigorate it.
to regulate the liver and to Danish
biliousness positively and effectually.
For sale by all dealers.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-30
TO HOLD WATCH MEETING
AT HIGHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH

Saturday night the members of the
Highland Park Baptist church will
hold their usual watch meeting and
contrary to former customs the women
and not the men will bring refresh
ments for the social hours, prior to the
prayer meeting, which commences at
II o'clock
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-30
CHINAMAN TO BE DEpoRTED.

Chin Chez Kim was arrested Friday
afternoon, his deportation ordered by
commissioner George B. Oliver having
been affirmed by judge T. s. Maxey.
There are at present Al Chinese prison
ers in the county hospital and it costs
the government SO cents apiece to keep
them there pending deportation.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-30
FL KIM WAY ARRAIGNEp.

Fl Kim Way was arrested by immi-
grafton officers Friday and arraigned
before United States commissioner
Oliver who set his trial on charge Of
being an illegal resident of the United
States, for January IS.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-30
VAN HORN INSTALLATION
TO RE HELD JANUARY 4

The installation of the Van Horn
lodge of Masons will not be held next
Saturday but on January 7. that date
having now been decided upon.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-30

Begins Wednesday, January 4th.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-30

JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE.
Begins Wednesday. January 4th.
FL Paso Household Furnishing Co.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-30
CLERKS GET MORE PAY.

Following the promotion of railway
mail clerks. several other promotions
were received at the postoffice Thurs
day afternoon. Carrier Louis U. Rusta-
mier is raised from $1,000 TO S1100, and
carrier George T. Stanton from $500 to
$500 Clerk May p. Brick is raised
from $1,000 to s110O. John C. Hill from
$500 to $1,000, and Stella Levy from
$500 to 5000. At present but two sub
stitutes are employed in addition to
the regular force They are Mrs. Ysa-
bel Conway and Lyle Perkins.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-30
INCREASES GRANTED
no RaTIRnAn MEN

Chicago, ILL.,, Dec 30.-COE-
ductors and trainmen on so
railroads running north, south
and west of Chicago were
granted flat increase in
wages of 10 percent yesterday
The increase was granted
after a months negotiation
and affects $4,000 members of
the Brotherhood Of Railroad
Trainmen and the Order of
Railway Conductors. 1t will
mean an added expense Of
$4,000, 600 a year TO the rail-
roads. The increase becomes
effective at once
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-30
|EL PASO
SCHOOL
FOR GIRLS

Tsp eciaI provision for
new Pupiis entering af-
ter the Christmas Hoi-
days. Session begins
Thursday, January S,
1911, The principals
may be seen at any
time during the Uacd-
ton by appointment.
J. j. ORMSBEE,
President Board of Directors.
MISS ORA w. l.. SLATER,
MISS OLGA z. TAFEL,
Principals.
1I11-11I5 Terrace Street,
Telephone 2929. Sunset Heights.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-30

JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE
Begins Wednesday,. January 4th.
FL PasO Household Furnishing Co.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-30

JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE
Begins Wednesday. January 4th.
Ell Paso Household Furnishing Co.
The Holbrook news., 1910-05-27
Why She Cried.

Mice Mnriel Million was sitting alone With very disconsolate air; Her fiuffy blue tea gown was fastened
 awry, And frowsy and rumpled her hair. "Oh. what is the matter?" l sald' in
 alarm. q beg you in me to confde; Rut she buried her face in her kerchiet
 of lace And she cried, and she cried and she
 cried. Come out for spin in the new motor
 car,
 The motor-boat waits at the pier; Or let's take drive in the sunshiny
 park Or a canter on horseback, my dear" Twas thus that I coaxed her in lover
 like tones As tenderly knelt at her side; But. refusing all comfort, she pushed While she cried. and she cried. and
 she cried. Pray whisper. my darling, this terrible
 woe; You know I would love you the same If the millions of papa had vanished in
 smoke And you hadn't cent to your name. If you came to the church in a garment
 of rags I would wed you with rapturous
 pride" She nestled her cheek to my shoulder
 at this. Though she cried, and she cried. and
 she cried. You know she exclaimed. in pit eous vail, -'That love of a hat that I wore The one with pink roses and chiffon.
 behind And a fluffy pink feather before,- I paid Madame Modiste a flyer for
 that, And. our parlor maid. Flora Mcbride. Has got one just like it for fifteen-and-
 six" And she cried. and she cried. and shs
 fried. -Tit-Bits.
The Holbrook news., 1910-05-27
FAREWELL IN MANY TONGUES.
Demonstration Is Made When the "Queen's Ovvn'' Left Tientsin.

Demonstration Is Made When the
 "Queen's own" Left Tientsin.
 Every great army in the world has it's representatives in China. But Tientsin, being the leading place on the road to Pekin, has more variety than any other oriental city. To bid farewell to the Second Bat talion of the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders, on their transference to India, a remarkable gathering has just been held here, Tientsin correspond ent of the Detroit Free Press says
 These are the men who guard the legations and stand ever on watch against a recurrence of Boxer out breaks that would endanger the lives of diplomatic, consular, commercial or missionary foreigners.
 At this farewell meeting Brigadier General W. H. H. Waters presided: supported on his left by Captain and AdjutantSW H. McCowan, and on his right by Major A. F. Douglas-Hamilton of the British army.
 Grouped around him were men of the American, German, French, Aus. oClS4du, 1idIldn, 0uICu, Iluo- sian, Chinese and Japanese armies and navies-all in hearty accord and com. radeship, for here in China they stand not as possible opponents. but code lenders of the peaceful residents against those who work for revolu. tion, pillage and anarchy.
 Americas representatives were Ser geant Kasser and Sergeant Bell. smart and trim; their plain, neat uniforms contrasting sharply with the more highly colored Scottish tartans and the turbaned warriors of England's Indian native regiments.
 It was remarkable demonstration of the solidarity of the armed forces of civilization, stationed on guard in the f1owery land, while the giant hordes of the Chinese nation are straining forward on the path of mod ern progress.