Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 20, 1912, Page 2

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"PROVERBS MOSTLY OLD MAJORITY HAVE BEEN HANDED DOWN FOR CENTURIES. ime Mean 3 Expressed in Vary ing Phrases Among Different Na- 4 i tions—Comments on Luck Are » Most Expressive. Many proverbs have come down to s from remote ages, and are com. amon to all nations. It is said that a king of Samos worked his slaves nearly to death in making a vineyard. This provoked one of them to prophesy that his mas- ter would never drink the wine. The Wing, being told of this, when the firat grapes were produced took a %andful, and, pressing the juice into a sup in the presence of the slave, de- gided him as a false prophet. “Many %hings happen between the cup and The lip,” the slave replied. Just then a shout was heard that a ‘wild boar had broken into the vine- yard. The king, without tasting, set down the cup, ran to meet it, and was Xilled in the encounter. Heneceforth &he words of the slave passed into a proverb. From this Greek original came two French proverbs: “Between the hand and the mouth the soup is often spilt,” and “Wine poured out is not swallow- od.” Neither is so near the original as our English, “There’s many a slip "twixt cup and lip.” It is curious to trace how similar ideas have taken root in different lan- guages and the various modes of illus- trating the same thought. For in- stance, one or two familiar proverbs in our own language. We say, “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.” The same idea is expressed by Italians when they say, “Better an egg today than a pullet tomorrow,” snd the French proverb is still more significant, “One here-itis is better than two youshgll-have-its.” “Better a Jeveret in the kitchen than a wild boar ‘In the forest,” i8 the Livonian saying gonveying the same meaning. ‘The proverbs on luck are numerous amnd expressive in ‘all languages. In English ‘we say, “It is better to be “dorn lucky t)_nan rich.” The Arabs con- vey the same idea in the apt proverb, *“Throw him into the Nile and he will vome up with a fish in his mouth” while the German says, “If he flung a penny on the roof a dellar would pome back to him.” A Spanish proverb says, “God send | qou luck, my son, and little wit will serve you.” There is a Latin adage, "Fortune favors fools,” and it is to this Touchstone alludes in his reply ¥ Jacques, “Call me not a fool till ‘Seaven hath sent me fortune.” The Germans say, “Jack gets on by s stupidity” and “Fortune and wom- sn are fond of fools.” There is also » Latin proverb which shows that the vonverse of this holds good: “Fortune makes a fool of him much favors.” Some unlucky Englishman is respon- sible for the saying: “If my father had mgde me a hatter, when would have been born without heads,” but this can scarcely be called original, as an unfortunate Arab, ages ago, de- clared, “If I were to trade in winding sheets no one would die.” “Misfortunes geldom come singly,” bas many equivalents in all languages. The Spaniards say, “Welcome, mis- ortune, if thou comest alone,” and ‘Whither goest thou, misfortune? To where thare is more?” whom she too Called Halt on Lawyer. Laura Hamilton tells of a funny pourtroom episode which she saw one flay while playing in the south some lime ago. A young lawyer had been appointed by the court to defend a man charged with larceny. In his argument to the jury he pleaded for the acquittal of his client. He told of his innocent of his father, mother and brothers. In short, he launched forth into a fam- fly history. The prisoner, an old darky, had lis- tened with growing uneasiness to his counsel’s plea, and as the attorney went on without a hint of stopping, the negro was driven to desperation. Jumping to his feet, he yelled to the court: “I's guilty, yo' honah; I's guilty! Pe jury ecan't do no moh dan send me to jail fo’ six months, but if dat fool lawyer doan stop, dey’ll hang me fo' wah!” ’ Identified. The two Ameriean war correspon- fents were gazing at the conflict when Kinkletop eaught sight of a gallant pfficer leading a charge. “His face is strangely familiar,” he saild. “That Greek leutenant, I mean—" “Yes,” said Blithers. “He used to run the boot-blacking stand in that barber shop over on Steenth avenue and Umtp-iph street.” And just then the noble warrior dashed madly past, and, forgetting himself under the excitement of the moment, turned and cried aloud to his advancing troops: . “Next! Shine!™ And the indomitable phalanx moved steadily up the hill, giving the enemy the worst polishing-off they had had since war was declared.—Harpers Weekly. Strenuous Oratory. Caller—What’s all that pounding in the back room? M. P.’s Office Boy—Dunno! I heard the boss say he’d got to frame a ppeech, and T guess he's doin’ it— | Btray Stories. Matter of Mentality. “Do you think fishing is & con- genial recreation for really brainy men:’ “Undoubtedly. It takes a pret- ty smart person to think up any new stories to tell when he gets home.” boyhood' days, of his good character,. |- 49 EACH EXTRA SPECIAL. Solid Silver Tea Spoons in many of the new up-to-date patterns, Fancy French Gray and Bright Finish, which you have always seen priced at 75¢ to $1.50 each. LOOK ON THE CHEERFUL SIDE After All, What Is the Use of Letting Worry Get the Upper Hand In the ~ £ Journey Through Lifet ' Did you ever cross a room while you were busy and worried and catch & sight of your face in the glass or win- dow. Nine times out of ten your jaws are set, your eyes are hard, and the ex- pression of your face would discour- age the most enthusiastic optimist in the world, : The next time you catch yollua)* looking like that, stop and ask your || self what under the shining sun ‘are you sulking about. . Everybody has a sense of humor, or if they have not they should have; so call it into play at once and talk to yourself, and keep on talking until you begin to laugh at yourself and the great big trouble that made you look like a scowling dog. What will you talk to yourself about? Oh, any mierry little thing that once occurred in your life—some pleasant purprise, some happy day—anything will do. This i8 no foolish advice I am giving you, for, seriously, there is more in this looking cheerful than you can dream of. It is not hulf as feeble minded as it sounds. Try it for a few weeks and prove it for yourself. Don't overdo it, of course, but let your face express good will and cheer and comfort, and the first thing you |3 know you will feel it. - You cannot entirely forget your cares; nor would it be right to do so. Every one has cares; they are good || for us. The real God sent cares that |3 test the strength of our souls—all of | ps have those, too; but let us meet them like real women.—Chicago Fribuge. . and UMBRELLA ALWAYS AT HAND For 8mall S8um, Subscriber Is Guar anteed Protection From the - 8udden Shower. The Balgians have just founded a ' pompany whose originality will "be | bard to beat. This is the Umbrella | Lending society. The company has a capital of sev- eral million francs, and half as many gmbrellag and its ‘object "is ‘to save | people from the trouble of buying and carrying these occasionally useful but ecumbersome articles about when pot in actual employ. Subscribers pay $1 a year, and are given an aluminum counter with a number. It i8 much easier evidently to carry ‘& counter than an umbrella. If the subscriber is caught in the rain all that he has to do is to go into the nearest restaurant, tobacco phop, or big store, and in return for his ticket he is immediately furnished with a respectable umbrella. ‘When the sun comes out again he poters the first similar establishment pnd deposits his umbrella in exchange for another counter.—Stray Stories. Select Your Gifts Now ‘Make a small payment down and we will hold the ‘Santa Claus will not be at the Fair Store at the hours as stated in Friday’s Too many children and érown folks were disappointed the last time he was there. You Know Wh_y _ Gold Fish Saturday’s Pioneer. But---the Fair Store has the biggest line of Toys and Christ- . mas Goods of any store in North Central Minnesota. Post Cards Postage Stamps At Cost air Store N/ A Jewel Cases Many assorted, beau- tiful patterns, all silk lined, gold plated. Reg- ular price $1.00. OUR PRICE. »n $31.50. O n e - fourth Carat Solid Gold Mount- ing; same as sold in the large citles for $40.00. Sale Frice each $2.50 Pair. Solid Gold Cuff Buttons, hundreds of pairs to select fron;; plain for monogram or initial and fancy em- ¢ Solid Gold Jossed; made to sell for Rings, charge; for $3.00. $2.50 . price, $4.65 Elgin $4.65 for Elgin or Waltham Watch in a Dustproof and Waterproof heavy Silverine Case,, same as stores in the large cities charge you 34 65 $7.50 to $10.00. Our price. . [l ..................... 49¢ $3.50 dozen. Triple Plate Silver Knives and Forks; sold world over for $4.50 and $5. Best quality. Sale price dozen. P $1.75. Choice 100 Fine i large, 3 weight, sizes from 4 to $3.50 and $4.00. Sale 8, bngraved made to sell Sale Price, $1.75 Watches goods until you call for them. in Tiffany or 2 kN v $2.00 Fach. Solid Gold Birthday Rings, set Signet with fine Opals, Topaz, heavy Turquoise or Birth Stones for each month, |fancy engraved, hun- set in solid gold Tif-|dred to select from, fany mounting, allj®very one Solid Gold; sizes; worth up to worth up to $2.00. $4.00. Sale Price, Salel Price each, $2.00 $1.00 $1.00 Each. Solid Gold Child’s Ring. Signet or set with fancy stones, 1.50. Gold Heavy Ring for Boys or Misses, in plain or faney shank, nice large place for monogram or dnitial; made to sell for $2.00; engraved free. Sale Price each. $1.50 $3.00 to $15.00. 1,000 Solid Gold Rings to se- lect from, in Japanese and Chinese signet and special set rings, Coral Cameos and hundreds of other designs. No better as- sortment in the state and prices to please. free of AT REDUCED PRICES. 500 to select from; too many on hagxd and must be sold. Buy now and save money. Elgin, Waltham, Hampden and gltAerpmkae}ngEr;f'lll’;éi:d.“ced prices during the salc.- Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s sizes. 15.00, Choice of all 16.50, $17.00, $17.50, $18.50 and $20.00 Watches in Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s sizes; some very fine values in the lot; choice of L Elgin, Waltham or and Solid Gold. Your choice P caen.. o 918,005 Prce- $20.00 335-00 Ho;?crg wlg(t)cnhé -beot:rl'yaie:n;erx:flz; the Do not let us fail to show you our line of Watches before you buy JEWELERS 116 THIRD STREET $1.50 Each. Choice of all $10.50, 31500, $11.50, $12.00, $12.50, $13.50 and $15.00 Watches in fine Filled Cases, warranted 20 years. Elgin, Waltham, or Hampden movements, Warranted good time- L] keepers. Sale Price. .. $1 0:50 $1.0 $20.00. Choice, Solid Gold, of all $20.00, $21.50, $22.50, $24.50, $25.00 and $27.50 Watches; extra values in this lot in finest Filled Each. First-class Watch for a boy, stem: wind and set. Warranted by the Factory. This diamond same price fancy,jto $2.00. Belcher mounting. Sale price $31.50 $1.00 Each. Solid Gold Scarf Pins, 500 to se- lect from, set with all kinds of settings; can’t help but ‘find one to please you; worth up Sale Price, each, - $1.00 Watches ; 2 50c each. Solid Gold Manicure Articles, Scissors, NE AR I HE L AKE Files, Cuticle Knife, Button Hooks, Shoe 50 : S Horns, ete., values up to $1.50. Sale Price. [ 39¢ OPEN EVERY EVENING 1.00 to $5.00. Enormous line of Finest Gold Filled racelets at prices from $1.00 to $7.50 and Solid Gold from $5,00 to $25.00. GENUINE STERLING SILYER THIMBLE This is the same as others sell for 25e. We have all sizes. Our price, 16¢c 9 SOLID SILVER NOVELTIES At Great Saving $1.00 each. Solid Silver Match Boxes, large size; ; same as usually sell for $1.50 and $2.00 I ua 3 Sale Price, each........ ........oout [l i $10.00. Set, 3 pieces, Solid Silver, Large Size Mir- ror, Hair Brush, Heavy Solid Silver Mounted Comb; put up in fine lined case; made to sell for $17.50 e o Rl Y $10.00.

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