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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-12-13
DEVELOPMENT OF THE PIANO
Centuries Of Invention Have Been
Needed TO Bring II to Present
State Of Perfection.

Have you ever thought, when play
ing some melodious sonata upon your
piano, that the instrument, as 1t is
today, is the perfection OF centuries
OF invention?
In the beginning II was a harp
shaped piece OF wood, having two or
three strings. From time to time
mora strings were added until the
cithara was invented. This was an
instrument In the shape Of a capital
p, with ten strings stretched across
the open space. Many centuries after
ward musicians conceived the idea
OF stretching strings across an open
box. About the year 1900 this was
done, the dulcimer made its appear
ance. and the strings were struck
with hammers.
For another hundred years or so
these hammers were held in the
hands. and then some genius invented
a keyboard, which being struck by
the fingers. caused the hammers to
strike the strings. This was called a
ciavicytherium, or keyed cithara, and
from time to time II was modified and
improved.
During Queen Elizabeth's time II
was called virginia., and then a
spinet, because the hammers were
covered with the spines OF quilts,
which struck and caught the strings
and produced the sound
During the period between 100 and
1900 1t was much improved and en-
iarged, and was given the name OF
harpsichord IL was In ITO that
bartholomew Christofoll, an Italian,
invented a keyboard similar to the
one we have now which causes the
hammers TO strike the wires from
above, and thus developed the piano.
During the last century the inven.
tive genius OF musicians the world
over has revised and improved IL until
1t has reached the present-day per.
lection
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-12-13

A Des Moines man had an attack OF
muscular rheumatism in his shoulder.
A friend advised him to go to Hot
Springs. That meant an expense of
$50 or more. He sought for quick
er and cheaper way to cure it and
found it in Cha m berlain's Liniment.
Three days after the first application
of this liniment he was we'll For sale
by I,ongwell Bros. adv
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-12-13
Quite a Simple Thinu.

Young Lady-"What is the secret
OF your happy life with both your
husbands-two such different men7"
Old Lady-"Why, l guess / wasn't
fussy over trihes. And then I let
them have their own way sometimes.
They thought they always did,
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-12-13
Children CRY
FOR FLETcHER'S
g a 8 TO RIA
Surely Justified.

Lady Motorist--"Oh, Mr.. Policeman.
when / tell you why | speeded you'll
let me CO." Oficer-"Why were you
speeding?" Lady Motorist-"I was
trying to catch up 10 that car ahead
to see how the lady had her hat trim
med New York Globe.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-12-13
He Could Understand.

Poet-"All my life seemed to go
into that poem. l was perfectly ex-
hausted when / had finished writing
It." Sporting Editor-"I can sympa-
thize with you. l was In exactly the
same condition when l had finished
reading It,"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-12-13
Elaborate Apology.

What do you mean by waving that
red flag and stopping the train?"
asked the irate engineer.
you wrong u.s." replied MeanderinR
Mike. I'VE was holdin' little meet
in. What you saw was de new an
archist version of de Chautauqua So
Lutte"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-12-13

When you have bilious attack give
amberlain's Tablets trial. They
are excellent. For sale by Longwell
Bros. adv.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-12-13
Tho Sinner and His Sin.

One OF the hardest lessons for US
to learn is how to distinguish between
a sinner and his sin, how to love the
one and hate the other.-Christian
Endeavor World.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-12-13
HOw's This

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of catarrh that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. } CHENEY IL CO, Toledo, o
We, the undersigned, have known +.
j. Cheney for the last ID years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all bus
mess transactions and financially able to
carry out any obligations made by his
firm
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-12-13
WALpINe. KINNAN & MARVIN.

Wholesale druggists, Toledo, D.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces OF the system. Testimo.
mails sent free. Price 70 cents per DO tie.
Sold by all druggists. N
Halls family Pills for constipation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-22
Best Evidence Of
Its Great Virtue
Several Hundred Richmond
People Attended Big
Meeting

The best evidence in the world that A
medicine is all that is claimed Of it is
what people who have actually tested it
have TO say.
Yesterday several hundred people were
treated TO the "fve-mnue" demonstra-
ton with iona Vita" the new tonic that
is accomplishing such remarkable results
in this city. The modern test method
was applied in each case with astonishing
success. When asked what effect the
medicine had some Of the replies were as
follows:
B. Bryan, 400 East Main Street. city,
said: IL have been all run down with ner-
vous debility and stomach trouble for
some time. | took iiyc-minute treat.
ment Of iona Vita and felt the good
results almost Immediately"
Polk Miller Drug Co. S34 East Main
Street. is the headquarters for this tonic
here, and the specialists arc always OH
hand between the hours OF a NJ. and
+. Nj. 10 explain the nature OF the re-
markablc new remedy.
These specialists claim that large
percentage Of the population, especially
among the city people, are effected BY
nervous debility. One Of the specialists
said to-day in discussing the matter: "The
symptoms OF nervous debility arc unmis.
taxable to those who know how prcva-
lent this trouble is. A tired, dragging
feeling OF the body, sluggish mind and
dull memory. depression Of spirits, ncr-
vousncss, stomach trouble, weak back.
cold feet, headache and bowel trouble.
These are sure indications Of nervous de.
bility.
"'rona Vita will positively remove
this condition. II it doesn', the trial costs
nothing, as the tonic must do the work
or VIC don't want the money Tor it. We
believe we have preparation that is
worth its weight in gold TO the man or
woman afflicted with nervous debility.
While we are meeting callers now each
day. and hundreds Of debilitated people
are rcsaining their health through our
medicine, there arc thousands more whom
VIC want TO reach before We leave. n all
the men and women who arc struggling
along depressed in mind and body by
nervous debility would only take tho
trouble and time TO come in and talk to
us we would bring tremendous amount
OF happiness to the people OF this city.
There is little real pleasure in life for an
individual who feels continually worn out.
Positively the very first dose OF our tonic
benefits a man or woman in this con-
dition.
Yesterday and to-day continued to
bring more splendid reports to Polk Miller
drug store
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-22
SENATE

The EarlyRison coordinate college
bill overshadowei everything else in
The Senate yesterday. and when late
in the session the bill was defeated by
a vote OF 20 10 -, the members were
too wear!ed in spirit to take up new
business and adjourned. The only
other business transacted was the
passing OF resolution offered by
Senator Folkcs directing the clerk OF
the Senate to have printed for the use
OF the Senate all matters concerning
the sale OF intoxicating liquors. as they
appear In the debates of the Constl-
tu,ional Convention OF 1902. In the
volumes OF the journal OF that con-
vcntion.
Lieutenant J. Taylor FL
Tyson called the upper House to order
reading OF the House Journal called
for reports from the standing com
mittces.
The chairman Of tho COMMITTEES on
Privileges and Elections reported the
Stephenson anti gambling bin with
the recommendation that his commit
tee be discharged from further con-
sidcration OF the bill. and that 1t be
referred to the Committee on General
Laws. Upon motion Il was 90 ordered
Enabling Act Monday Night
The Senate bill providing for the
submission TO the people OF the ques-
tion OF Statewide prohibition, II was
announced by tho chairman OF the
Committee on Privileges and Blec-
tons. has \becn set for n public hear
ing on the evening of February &c.
The hearing will take place In tho
Senate Chamber
Upon motion 1t was ordered that
the Byrd i'eathcrston primary bill.
which was reported by tho same COM
mittcc. be printed for the use of the
Senator'S. to enable them to familiar
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-22
SENATE BILLS

BY Mr.. Edmondson: a bill authorizing the
Board OF Supervisors OF the several counties
OF the State OF Virginia TO appropriate
money 10 defray the expenses OF such indi-
OF the state desiring to attend the celebra-
tiou OF the hftioth anniversary OF the battle
Of GcttysburE, 10 be held at Gettysburg.
Pa the LIST. I'd and Sd OF July. 1915. Re-
ferred TO tho Committee or Finance.
BY Mr.. Edmondson bill 10 amend and
in force and again appropriate the $1,000
heretofore appropriated BY an nct approved
March O. 1875 entitled an act TO make an
appropriation to provide for the erection or
n monument on the bRt;!hcd OF Gettysburg
Pa. 10 commemorate the services OF tho
Virginia troops In the battle that field
tno par, thereof having been expended UP
TO this ;imei: also 10 approve the design
OF the monument selected by the committee
appointed under said act o! March .. ly.S
by Mr.. Edmondson: \ bill to provide for
the working OF certain ionS-terIn or deeper
ate convlcts by the Peritentlary Board. the
Governor. the Commissioner or Agriculture
and the secretary OF the stare Poard %
Charity and Corrections FOR the mRnufac-
turing OF ground limestone ana oyster shells,
and incidentally for the disposition OF the
same and the hyproducts suirno!c for road
construction to the citizens OF the state.
Referred TO the Committee on Finance.
BY Nj Featherston; bill TO amend ana
re-enact section OF chapter OF the char
tor OF the city OF Lynchburg, providing for
creation and Investment Of ;hc sinking fund
by the sa!d city. amended by nv act ol
April .. 1902. Referred TO the Joint Com
mlttee on Special Private and Local Lceis
BY Mr. Manp: a bin for the relief 81 j
e. Wise. late treasurer Of Northampton
| county. Referred to the Joint Committee OF
Special, Private and Local Legislation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-22
HOUSE

The Speaker laid before the House,
e. the beginning OF yesterdays ses-
sion. the !oint resolution adopted by
the Senate. authorizing the printing Of
1000 copiea OF the report or the com
mission which presented the bronze
cast OF tho Houdon statue OF Wash
ington from the Commonwealth Of
Virginia to the republic OF France. 1t
was to DO illustrated.
Mr.. Gillian opposed the expense II
was learned that no upccial approprla-
tion would be required. since the
amount would be paid from the print
Ing fund. The Petersburg man rei,-
Grated his opposition TO tho lauda-
tion OF any person at the public cost"
Mr.. Coleman, OF Norfolk. agreed. He
said that history fully takes care OF
the part which France played In the
Revolutionary War. The Governor
might. under this resolution. go to
any cost.
Tho resolution was referred 10 the
Committee on Finance, with a request
for report on the probable cost.
school Book AdoptIon.
Mr.. Bell renewed pressure OF his
resolution, offered by himself and
Speaker BYRD on Monday. directing the
state Board OF Education 10 follow the
single school book list. Or. II. L..
Stephenson spoke again OF the other
Hill which had been before the House.
and Mr.. Bell explained that It was
dead. Chairman Oliver, OF the Com
mttee on Schools and Colleges, said
tho Attorney General believed the bill
was unconstitutional. and this resolu-
ton had been agreed upon In lieu
thereof.
Or. Stephenson proposed an amend :
nicnt urging the board to so arrange
matters. If practicable. as that all
books. grammar and h!gh school. DC
adopted at the Same time. Mr.. Oliver
thought this would change the agree
mont between all parties. but the
amendment was agreed 10 and the
resolution adopted.
Mr.. Montague offered resolution
that the Superintendent OF Public In
struction should deliver TO Julian 7.
Christian. member Of the House OF
Delegates. copies OF all papers in re-
ference to the selection OF school
trustees In Mathews county during the
past year. 1t was explained that MIR.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-22

thority that a majority OF the calls
which messenger boys receive ate. 9
or 10 o'clock AT night are to the wors;
resorts Of the cities; that they are in
some cases required to carry whiskey
opium and cocaine. and that they be-
come intimately acquainted with the
habits OF the least desirable citizens
OF such communities. Tie Federal Blu
rcau or Labor reports that the records
of Juvenile courts in certain large
cities show that 20 pc! cent. Of the
dclinquents are messengers and err
rand boys. Laws similar TO the one
proposed are now on the s,aiute books
Of New York, New Jersey. Massachu =
setts. Wisconsin. Utah. Michigan. New
Hampshire. Oregon, Ohio. Tennessee G
and California.
The Byrd bill further provides that
no boy under ten years ~ age and no
girl under sixteen shall sell newspapers
or other periodicals in any street or
public place in any city Of 5000 in
habitants or more. This IS a depart
IRE. but 1t is one which is justified b..
considerations OF humane public poll
Icy. Every one has been touched BY
the sight OF tiny tots. exposing them
selves TO cold and wet in the effort
to make a few pennies by selling
newspapers when they should prop
erly be warmly housed under their
mothers care
In this connection. II may be WORT
noting tina; the Byrd bill does not e
as FAR as the uniform child labor bill
adopted by the Commissioning on Uni
form State Laws at their twcnty-nrst
annual meeting in Boston. August %
anu &c. 1911. which Is said to cmbody
the best provisions of tho child labor
laws now In force in the several States
already mentioned. and which has beer
summarized By the secretary for the
southern states Of tho National Child
Labor Committee as follows:
The Law prescribes a general age.
limit Of fourtscn for practically al!
employment. except asr.cuiturc and
domestic service, and for all occupa-
tons during tho hours when the publi
schools In tho district In which the
child resides are In session; an ago.
limit or twelve for nAwsboys: an age
limit of sixteen for certain specIne.
occupations dangerous 10 llfe or limb
or injurious to the health or morals
or the child. the specified occupations
to DO Increased upon order OF the state
board of Health: an agc-lm.t of eigh-
teen for children IN specified extr,-
hazardous occupations: an sce-linit
OF twenty-one for employment of boys
IN saloons, the employment OF girls
In mines or qunrries. In o!ling or clean
Ing machinery in motion. or IN anv oc
cupaaon where this employment com
peis them to remain standing CON
stantiy; an eight-hour day for bows
unoer sixteen and girls under 81 rh-
teen, with nfty-four-four week for
boys under eighteen and girls under
twenty one; an age-l.r.t OF tvventy
ono Tor boys in the night messenre-
service - g
II is hoped and believed that both
OF these measures will pass the House.
and that they will receive favorable
action by the senate Nothing could
be more important than the protection
OF working women and the conservn
ton OF the health and morals OF tho
working children OF the Common
wealth
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-22
NO CHANGES MADE
IN DISTRICT LINES
CONTINUED from First page3

(continuod from First Page)
e1ect that tho change would be such
guaranteeing that 1t would DO hurt
tui 10 the party. Mr.. White was afraid
that the removal OF Halifax and the
AIDING on of tho Ninth District coun.
s'es would mako the Sixth Republican.
IN reply to n question from Judge VIII
hamS' Mr. White admitted that he saw
no political reason for not changing
Halifax, but AS his friends lot him
alone, he would like to do tho same
'hihs by them. The three counties Of
tho Ninth would add 500 Republican
votes to the Sixth
william Watts. of Roanoke, asked
MIN for his authority for these figures.
and no said he went by results in for
MGR years. when votes wero worth not
more than $3.50 each. and no, BY the
campaign OF 1910. when, he was in
FORMED they brought an high as $3.50
Judge Williams entered FIAT denial
OF this.
would Do Win ThIns.
Dir. Stobbins did not believe tho
change would do the Ninth any good
anu that 1t would be a vain thing TO
make the change and thus endanper
the sixth. He thought the gerrymnn-
oerlng would inname the Republican,
ms Democrats he was confident, could
carry the Fifth without Halifax, which
Itself has latent Republican vote
which would be aroused. The lcaven
OF Republicanism might speedily leav-
en- the whole lump.
The Stebbins resolution wa. put to
vote and carried. which ended tho
whole matter.
Before the caucus was really begun
some members tried TO have an cxecu-
1.-Two session. w. ]. Oliver thought II
best for the party that It's proceedings
be not published to the world Sir.
white wouid exclude all save members
ana representatives. OF the press Rob
inson Aloncurc had a substitute that
newspaper mon remain. but not be per-
United TO print anything save the re-
suits Harry r. Houston and Judge
Martin Williams wanted everything
open and free to the world. and said
the caucus should do nothing it would
be afraid to own. MIR Houston said
the caucus had not gathered 10 do
dark deed in dark alley"
William Builitt Ettzhugh vigorously
ehanipioncd the reporters. saying they
arc tho best friends OF the General
Assembly and that they were entitled
70 every consideration By tho caucus
HIS speech seemed to cl!nch matters.
for the motion TO proceed in open ses-
Hion was carried by a vote OF 43 to g.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-22

lie themselves with Its contents before
the matter reached a vote.
Tho House Joint resolution calling
for an investigation OF the office Of
the Superintendent OF Public Instruo-
ton. which was reported by the Com
inittee on Public Institutions and Edu-
cation with the recommendation that
the Senate refuse 10 concur in 1t. was
submitted 10 vote and overwhelming
~ rejected by the vote OF 20 10 3.
Fight on Folkcs's Resolution.
The preliminary skirmish OF tho pro-
hib'tion fight IN the Senate began inn
m ediately upon the introduction OF
the Folkes resolution. which reads AS
follows:
"Reso!vcd by the Senate. That the
clerk of the Senate !s directed 10 COM
Pile and have printed all matters con-
corning the sale of intoxicating liquors
as they appear IN the debates of the
Constitutional Convention OF 1902, in
Volumes / and of The journal OF satd
convention.
THE clerk IS directed to supervise
and have this work done at the ear
Nest possible moment. so that the
members of the Senate can ascertain
the reasons why tho members of the
said convention rejected tho various
propositions Oh tho liquor questions
the reasons why they adopted section
e. of tha Constitution. the Reasons
given for not submitting the liquor
question 10 tho people, in relation to
the suffrage question, and the reasons
why they left tho matter in the juris-
dlction OF the General Assembly, and
that these reasons and views, given by
the great lawyers and members of the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-22
The Way of the
Health Transgressor
rs Hard
Is Hard
NEW LIFE
Found in Change TO Right Food.

After one suffers from acid dyspepsia.
sour stomach, for months and then finds
the remedy is in getting the right kind OF
food. it is something to speak out about.
A \. Y lady and her young son had
such an experience and she wants others
to know how to get relief. She writes:
For about fifteen months my little
boy and myself had suffered with sour
stomach. We were unable TO retain much
o! anything VIC ate.
After suffering in this way for so long
decided to consult specialist in stom-
ach diseases. Instead OF prescribing
drugs he put us both on Grape Nuts, and
VIC began to improve Immediately
1t was the key to a new life. ! found
we had been eating too much heavy food
which We could not digcs,. Ina few weeks
after commencing Grape Nuts Was able
to do my house work ! wake in the
morning with clear bead and feel. rested
and have no sour stomach. My boy
sleeps well and wakes with a laugh
eve have rcgaincd our lost weight ard
continue to cat Grape Mats for both the
morning and evening meals. Ne arc well
and happy and owe it TO Grape Nuts"
'"Thcrc's a Reason"
Name given by Postum CO., Battle
Greek, Mich. Read The Road To Well
Vile, in pkss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-22
Letter to Million Owners
Of HYOA1E.I Inhalers
Some information about the Money Back Cure
for Catarrh, Coughs. Colds, Group and
Catarrhal Deafness

Because OF the enormous sales OF HY-
OMEl during the present year, we deem
it advisable to PULASKI this letter.
HYOMEI has cured more cases OF ca
tarrh (acute, chronic, mild and stub
born) than all the catarrh specialists in
America.
But in order to get the best and quick
est results the directions should be closely
followed.
Change the gauze in the inhaler every
week, or, better still, every four DAYS
remove both shoppers from inhaler be-
fore using
Never mind how strongly OF HYOAIEI
the inhaler smells, to get actual benefit
into the inhaler three times Il day. a
less amount won't destroy the germs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-22
Here and There
in the Legislature

B. a. Banks. of Norfolk, appeared be-
fore the Committee OIL Finance of the
House of Delegates yesterday morning
in behalf OF his bill appropriatng $T5.-
900 for Virginia exhibit at the Pana-
ma Pacific Exposition at San Francisco.
He thought that this State should be
represented. even If only ms matter
OF courtesy. since California had an en-
hibit at the jamestown Exposition.
1t Is regarded as possible that y
small sum, say 5000, Will lie appro-
priatcd at this session, with the ap
pointmcnt of n commission. tho amount
to be supplemented by the next Lcgis-
lature. 1t is recognition that the OK
position people want But many mem
bcrs oppose spending any money in
this direction.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-22

Read the directions carefully, and IL
you arc afflicted with a stubborn case of
catarrh use the vapor treatment as di-
rectcd.
Remember that the little hard RUBBER
inhaler will last lifetime, and that AM
extra bottle Of HYOMEI with a generous
supply OF gauze can be obtained Tor only
so cents.
a complete HYOMEG outfit, including,
inhaler, costs $500 at Tragles and dealersI
everywhere. Money back ii not satisfied
when you use HYOMEI for catarrh, ca
tarrhal deafness. coughs, colds and Group.
HYOMEl contains no opium, cocaine ]
mercury or other harmful drugs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-22

shall meet with the Overwhelming sup
port which was given to this one"
At l2:45 thu Senate took up the con-
sideratfon OF the Early-Itison woinans
college bill. which was special and
continuing order disposing of IT, at
l45. when adjournment was taken.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-22

One OF the biggest hearings. OF the session
Is expected at O'Clock this afternoon In the
hall OF the House OF Delegates oil the water
pollution bills. Representatives OF industries
on the upper waters OF the James and other
rivers viii hc present to oppose this PROPOSE
tion. The hearing Will he before n toat
session of the Senate Committee on Arrcu.
ture. Mining and Manufacturing and the
House COmnltlon on Cianeral LnMs.