Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 19, 1912, Page 3

.~ 4 IS * > 4 o3 v ODD LAPSES OF MIND BCHOLARS AND OTHERS NOTED FOR ECCENTRICITY. fwefiulnan One of the “s Points” of Many Able and Accom- plished Men—Sometimes the Result of Self-Hypnotism. Some ‘years ago I had to speak at a ork.” “Have you any fads?” in- vired my host. “The last parson we .it_here refused to sleep in a bed. hen every ome had retired to rest : whole house was roused by a ham- Lering on the wall of our visitor's ‘;& ¢room. Come and see!” . 1 entered the bedroom. , “See those excavations?” He point fid out two large holes in the wall, Where the paper had been torn away md the plaster disturbed. “Well, the arson we had here last hammered 'wo huge hooked nails jnto those alls to support a hammock.” T had the qualified pleasu.e of meet. an this eccentric at dinner some ears after. “Can I serve you some #oup?” inquired our hostess. “Never ke soup,” was the reply. ater: “You will take some fish?” Tha wleric simply shook his head. So Re declined dish after dish, “But what will you have?” inquired Rhe now desperate hostess. “I should like five raisins, one apple, @ few nuts and some oil.” By this time every one was uncom- fortable. A whisper went around that there were no raisins in the house. I suggested that he should go on with the oil and the apple. sumed a look of eloquent resignation. he next moment he sprang to his feet and rushed from the room. The intelligent under-footman had ! brought in bicycle oil! - A delightful old clergyman, pro- fessor of Greek at my own university, ‘had a habit of forgetting to put on his clothes. Jege chapel in an old-fashioned night- shirt. It was a misty morning early In February. An undergraduate was reading the first lesson, when this silent, ghost-like figure moved along n the him "dawn which crept in through the stained-glass windows. One of the dons took his arm and led him out. . On another occasion it was his turn to preach in the cathedral. Instead of stepping into the pulpit, he walked out Rltogether, and things came to a stand- ‘dreamer, One day he met me in the Yown. *My boy,” he said, “I came out ‘1o go somewhere, hut it’s gone—gone! Can you tell me where I meant to go? 1 suggested that he should go back to his college. What is more, I saw him safely there. ! i Later in the evening he sent for me! There was the light of a great dis- ‘sovery in his eyes. “My boy,” he said, "1t has all come back to me in a flash. 1 mever meant to go anywhere at all. T wanted to write a letter, and I must have missed my way to my lbrary. ¥or will have a glass of wine?” But be forgot to ring the bell. Presently ke said: “Do have some more. Now, ‘what have I done with the decanter?” Many men’s eccentricities are the regult of self-hypnotism. I remember pnce seeing a wellknown clergyman swvalking calmly along during a down- pouy Of rain, holding his walking stick mp, aader the impression it was anl ‘ambrelifd, i 3 Absentrzdndedness is responsible fg# | muck amusestent. An elderly clergy- men, o arrkvak in Rome, was positive ihat he had last ome of his luggage, and gave noticesat the office; but he was unable to Buy what the package was Yike, Ot evenr what it was, | It transpired, in the cOwrse of next day, that it was his wife he had lost. Y shall not forget the interview be- tween husband and wife.—Exchange. ; - Wireless Sketches in Warfare: Surprising results are being ob- ‘tained by means of the new invention of an Italian youth, Francesco di Ber :moechi, called the wireless iconograph, -'which has recently been tested bes -fween Milan and Turin. His appara- -tus is far in ad¥ance of anything of the:kind yet recorded. Besides ordi mary messages, it also transmits auto- , graphs, .shorthand‘ characters and all - ports .of designs. - So-simple is the . arrangement that the transmitter and - weceiver . of sthis' instrument may be . mppiied. with .ease--to any :ordinary. ‘wireless telegraph plant. General : Bpingardi, the Italian minister of war, : B8 s0; much impressed by the enor mous advantages of the wireless icon- ograph for transmitting . orders : and conveying sketches in time of war with the utmost-secrecy that steps ‘were immediately taken to secure for the Italian government exclusive pos« mesgion of the-patent. ~Tickets No Good. Mrs. Brown-Jones (which isn’t her rame at all, nor nothing like it) has a pew parior maid. Last Thursday was Mrs. B-J.’s day.at home. Six callers were at the door, and each proffered * her card. Hilda looked the cards over care« folly one by one. “Youse ladies is all wronk!” she de- pMded finally. - “One of your tickets iss fer Mrs. Choseph Thompson, one iss fer Mrs. Miller, one iss fer Miss Chenks and Miss Mabel Chenks—and den dere’s t'ree odders, all wroak pames, yet. Try next door; goodby.” Then she went back to, her mis- tress. “None of ’em.vanted to seel you,” she beamed. “Deir tickets vas sefer odder houses. I guess maybe dey! 't liffed: here _long."—Cleveland Dealer. Then, | §§ His face as Once he walked into col | § ni;other old college don was l’ Store. Your Money Saving Opportunity on Seasonable Merchandise *\ Savings range from 20 to 60 per cent for you. Let your Christmas gifts be usefull ones. Do your Christmas shopping a this store, 3egin at once. Only a few more shopping FUI'S a Most Accept- able Gift What gift could be more appropriate for Mother, Daughter or Sweetheart than a fine set of Furs. You will find here an enormous stock of fine Furs to select from— and prices to suit every purse, Scarfs from $2.75 and up. Muffs from $6.00 and up. Sets from $9.00 and up. Our entire stock included in this sale at a reduction of one-third. Women’s Coats at $7.15 AT $7.15 we are offering you extraordinary values. This season’s coats that sold regularly at $12.00 to $15.00, made of Serge, Chinchilla, Caracule and other materials—Misses and Women'’s sizes. COATS AT $9.75. Full length styles in a great variety of materials and colors, Coats worth as high as $19.50 in this GREAT CLOSING OUT SALE at the price $9 75 of i 3ves el vy Ve v reservna $esa (] . COATS AT $12.95. An extensive variety of Coats — Chmcl_nllas, Heavy English Cheviots, Polo and double faced materials in Misses and Women’s sizes. Regular Coat values in this sale to $26.50. Closing out Sale Price oo vcnereoen o 5o $12.95 COATS AT $19.75. At this price you will be aston- ished at the variety and individual styles. Every garment is made from high class Coatings, and many $19-75 of these Coats are worth double the money .. ] Women's Silk Petticoats We are running a big Special during this sale of Women’s Silk Petticoats in Messalins and Taf- sz 15 fetas. Regular $4.50, $4.00 and $3.75 Values at [] Very appropriate for Xmas Gifts. Useful Gifts in Other . Departments A pair of Kid Gloves A pretty Silk Waist A glove-fitting Corset A warm Mackinaw Coat A warm Bath Robe A Sweater Coat Make this Store Your Shoppi In this Great Closing Out sale you will 'firlld merchandise of the better gi'ade for Women and Children. Cut prices in force on the entire stock of Cloaks, Suits, Dresses, Gowns, and the entire 207 THIRD STREET. Ever:yflfing‘ Ready To Extraordinary Bargains on Every Line of Merchandise in this days left before Christmas Chiffon Veils and. Scarfs Reduced 81.50 CHIFFON VEILS 95c, Fine quality Veils with satin borders, a yard wide and two yards long—In Black, White and all colors—$1.50 values 9 BE 8 20 ot encmiettimnos som siviats e G st 5 s S [H Extra heavy and new—hemstitched all around—two yards long and a yard wide—shown in every wanted color— Actually worth $2.00 and $2.25. In this Sale $1 35 8t on TG TS e arets eipin snwimste miss st Siei . [1 Any little lady would be delighted to find one among her Xmas gifts. Xmas Handkerchiefs Large Variety No Christmas list is compiete without Handkérchiefs, for Handkerchiefs are always a welcome gift and one that is always appreciated. The Handkerchief Store has never been so well stocked with dainty handkerchiefs as for this Christmas selling. 20c and 15c values now 10c 25 cent values now 35 cent values now Hoisery for Xmas In Fancy Boxes K HO .35, Heavy thread silk double heel i%gotog,l If‘glrfligesf gg,ll'tglq top, invtms gale $1 35 Ao migehiee s dad S deesanses s ne wssmimiein wore e ] $1.50 SILK HOSE $1.15, Colors Black and White, guar- anteed not to d stitch, our regular $1.50 value in this Salgo? .......................... sl |15 BOOT SILK'HOSE AT 35c. THREE PAIRS FOR $1.00. All silk hose put in a pretty holiday box. Our Infants Department The Pride of every Fond Mother You will find here everything in the line of Infants’ wearing apparel. Cosy little Slteeping Garments, Comfy Blankets, Long ‘and Short Kimonas, Bath Robes, Booties, Mittens, Fur Sets, Hoslery. Our entire mk at red:ucbio.na of ‘ 3 One-third, one-fourth, one-half 1 stock of Infants’ wear. All Packages Wrapped' for Shipment . 'Free of Charge Wear ON IN FULL BLAST! Half Pr ice for any Women’'s Winter Suit in the Store THIS MEANS THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE DOUBLE VALUE when you buy them. You’ll not only make your money go twice as far, you’ll also secure the newest styles and the best and most desirable fabrics and colorings. These Suits ere just as stylish and just as good as any we could now buy to sell at the original prices of these garments. . Beautiful Hand Tailored Suits of Serge, Cheviot, Eng- lish Tweeds, Diagonals and Imported Zebelines, in all [ colors. . § - REGULAR PRICES $18.50 ot $42.60, $9.25 to $21.00, . _ Misses and Women'’s Serge Dresses, $8.50 Values $5.65 For Misses and Women, very stylish dresses of in Black, Blue, Brown and Wine colors, Sery . Party and Dance Frocks at reductions of one-fourth, one-third, one-half SALE PRICES Dance and party frocks in all the new and wanted styles—In Crepe-de-Chene, Chiffons, Charmeuse and other #9500 to sa0.00. Sate s $12.50 1 $45,00 “Merode’’ Underwear (Hand Finished) $1.50 Women’s Merode Union Suits, Pure white cotton, perfect fit- ting. Made high neck, ankle length; or no sleeve, ankl length . oy 95G $4.00 and $4.25 Suits $3.15 $3.00 Suits $2.00 and $2.25 Suits $1.35 75¢ Women’s White Cooper all sizes. Vests and Tights, Ribbed, perfect fitting, Regular 75¢ quality, Sale Price ......... e 42e ’ —i-