Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 14, 1910, Page 8

777" The Action of a Spinet.” The spinet instrument was an Im- provement upon what was known as the clavichord, the tone of which, al- though weak, was capable, unlike that of the harpsichord or spinet, of in-| crease or decrease, reflecting the gnest gradations of the touch of the player. In this power of expression It was without a rival until the plano was in- vented. The early history of the clavi- chord previous to the fifteenth century rests in profound obscurity, but it is said that there is one bearing the date 15620 having four octaves without the D sharp and G sharp notes. The spinet was the {nvention of the Venetlan Spl- netta. The action is unique. The in- strument s similar to a small harpsl- chord, with one string to each note. The strings are set in vibration by polnts of quills elevated on wooden uprights known as jacks, and the de- pressiog of the keys causes the points to pass upward, producing a tone sim- flar to that of a harp. Springs are used to draw the quills back into position. The keyboard s arranged in a manner efter the present modern piano. Apartment House Life. I know you say you can’t help living fn a flat, but you could help it if you weren't too lazy to live in the suburbs, There Is no real home life possible without children—not one, but two or three—enough to keep the young moth- er too busy to make believe she be- longs to the smart set. And apart- ments are elither too small for that or the landlords won't tolerate children at all. And then there s no neighbor- hood life. It's a good thing to have gossipy neighbors. You're more apt to be careful of the way you live. I always think of apartment house life as a sort of joke on socialism—a lot of strangers under one roof with Just two mutual interests, a dumb waiter shaft and an artificlal palm. And I'm bound to say that I think it s responsible for a heathen race with no children. Children mean sacrifice, and it's sacrifice that make good men and women.—Amelia B. Barr in New York World. A Scoop. John L. Toole, the famous English oomedian and practical joker, and Mr. Justice Hawkins, who was afterward QLord Brampton, were great friends. They were at supper together one even- dng discussing the events of the day. The judge incidentally mentioned that ihe Intended on the morrow giving the man he had been trying fifteen years because he deserved it. As Toole was leaving he blandly in- quired: s “Oh, would you mind my calling at tke newspaper offices and telling them about that fifteen years? It will be a tip for them — exclusive information, you know—and will do me no end of good with the press.” “Good graclous! No, sir!” exclaimed the judge, who took the precaution of accompanying Toole to his hotel and seeing him safely to bed. Woman’s Spur. * *The scent was excellent that frosty morning. She walked across the field, holding her riding skirt free of her patent leather boots and silver spurs.”” “Spurs?” shouted the editor. *“What ails you, man?"’ “Spurs?” the puzzled author repeat- ed. “Don’t they wear spurs nowadays? I Enow they used to.” “Women never wear spurs unless they ride astride. They wear one spur —one only., What good would a second},I be, except to tear the clothes?” “I see.” sald the other. “A natural | error, wasn't {t?” “Only a natural error for an igno- ramus. But the usual writer of sport- ing stories is an ignoramus. I rarely read a sporting story but I come across some error quite as blatant as this of yours.”—New Orleans Times-Democrat. Forced Draft Realism. “How is it that Scribbler's novels thrill with such vital, gripping, realis- tic portrayal of human passions?” ask- ed Danks. “Well,” said Hanks, “when he gets ready to write a novel he orders a gen- eral house cleaning, sends for the plumber to fix the gas jets and for the ticner to fix the‘stovepipes. bids his little daughter to stay at home to practice five finger exercises., hires a street plano to play German, Irish and Itallan national airs in front of the house and tells his wife that her fam- 1ly is not as good as his own. Then he sits and takes notes of what happens.” —Brooklyn Life. Adam’s Appls. The projection in the front of the throat in men, denoting the position of the thyrold cartilage, is styled “Adam’s apple.” It develops rapldly usually when the voice “breaks,” be- ing comparatively small in both chil- dren and women. The name arose from the tradition that when Adam attempted to swallow the apple in paradise it stuck in his throat, giving rise to the swelling since seen in all his adult male descendants. A Great Man. *“Father,” sald little Rollo, “what 1s & great man?” %A great man, my son, i8 one who manages to gather about him a whole Jot of assistants who will take the blame for his mistakes while he gets the credit for their good ideas!™ Not Wholly Pefsonal. A.—You have used the word “donkey” several times in the last ten minutes. Am I to understand that you mean anything of a personal nature? B.— Certainly not. There are lots of don- keys In the world besides you. To learn obeying is the fundamental art of governing.—Carlyla ‘Women's and Children’s Ready-to-Wear Garments BEMIDJI MINNESOTA When Theodore Roosevelt first conceived his famous African hunting Expedition; a friend exclaimed on hearing of It---“A stretch of the imagination” Teddy replied “but imagination rules the world.” We are going Hunting for business this month with fashion ammunition, which for genuine success, will rival Teddy’s trip. We are all working hard, getting splendidly ready for you and for your trade. i The most remarkable Values in Womens high grade Suits that Bemidji has ever known at this season of the year, are awaiting you at this Exclusive establishment, Values are remark- able because at $19.65, $21.15, $24.65. Every garment up to the high Crane & Co. Stand- ard, which means strictly high class tailoring; finest materials, best linings and above all correct style and good taste. ‘ \ It isn’t necessary to go to “Cheap” stores and get “Cheaply” made garments when you can get the Crane & Co. kind for the same price that you would pay elsewhere, for poorly con- structed garments of far less quality. A pleasing variety of Ramee Coarse Linens coats, with a price beginning at $3.50. Long and loose flowing styles with numer ous “trimming touches.” Practical Top Coats Long White Serge Coats that women don’t know their endless service,$15.25. Feather weight Pongees with fancy fixings $12.25, $15.75, $16.25. e ——————————————————————————— Dainty Gift Things for the Pros- pective Girl Graduates ““Classy’” Neckwear. Wide selections of attractive designs in Irish Crochet, French Embroid- ery and Cluny Dutch Collars, Jabots, Stocks, 25¢ to $6.00. Smart but Simple Dresses for Runabout and Informal Wear A woman cannot count her wardrobe complete with- out at least one little silk gown for informal bridge parties, afternoon at homs and street wear on warm days. We have So Many Charming Styles that we wish to invite yon here to see them. Among the Jeast expensive of the Silk Frocks is a group at $16.50—pretty patterns and damty stripes or ohecks. Kayser’s Silk Hose in black, whi‘e, bronze and gray, spesial value at $1.50. _Dainty Kimonas. Graceful styles in Organ- dies, Swiss, Lawns and Wash Crepes, prices $1.50 to $4.00. Q + Special after season price of $R3.75 on_ Silk Kim>nas that were $7.00. Exquisite Reception and dainty Dance Frocks of pongee, changeable taffetas and foulards—prices 22.50 and $26.50. Nifty little Misses' Dresses in French ginghams, chambrae, Swiss dimity and lingerie. Some with low neck and dainty trimmings. Veils. Attractive Auto Veils in beautiful *shaded” effects, plam colors and tints, prices $1.25 to $10.00. Smart tailored Linen Dresses, cheverly cut styles in Goid Inlaid Combs, Barrettes and Hair Fixings, Walking Dresses, $4 and up. Novelty Neck Pins, Lavalliers and Chains. Dainty Muslin Underwear that n, / Fits Like Tailored Wear ~ Crane & Co. Undermuslins, like the rest of the store, belongs to the Specialty Class. No ill-fitting under- garments here, for poorly fitted undergarments are not in keeping with carefully designed outer garments. . This Sale includes the {amous Art & Shiller tailored styles in FPrincess slips, combinations, drawers, skirts and gowus. 1t is indeed a rare oppoatunity for the June Bride and the Sweet Girl Graduate as well as for everj womoman who is in a position to lay in a full stock of summer underwear. 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