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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-06-23
BORROWED MONEY
ON STOLEN AUTO

Somewhere in that vast country
sometimes referred to as parts I'M
known a smooth stranger whom the
local police know as Lloyd F.Kieffer is
in happy possession of a neat bunch
of money that he borrowed from
Staunton hotel man on the Sc
curity of a stolen automobile.
Driving a 80 horsepower two pas
enger Oakland the man who gave his
name as Keiffer arrived in StauntOn
on Sunday, registering at the Vir-
ginia Hotel, after having left the
the car at the Beverley Garage. The
motorists was pleasant enough
sort of fellow, nice looking, nice
talker and all of that, and not I'M
like a hundred others Managers A. T..
Moore had accommodated in the past.
When he asked for a little loan the
hotel man fell for it.
The exact amount Kieffer got from
Mr.. Moore could not be learned. 1t
is understood, however, that it was
$1OO. In addition the automobilist
is said to have had advanced to him
a check for $50.
That all was not right first occur
red to Mr.. Moore when he found
Keiffer gone from the hotel. Prompt
inquiries elicted the information that
the machine was still at the garage,
which only added to the hotel mans
suspicion that Kieffer had fleeced
him. Yesterday morning the matter
was reported to the police.
From the machine number it was
learned that the car was licensed
in Indiana, and with this single clue
to go on the police sent wire to
the chief of police at Indianapolis
describing the machine and asking
the police there to trace it. Follow
ing an exchange of kilograms the
Staunton police learned that the ma
chine had been stolen from it's own
er in Indiana about three weeks ago
and that the message received from
here yesterday was the first trace OF
it the police there had come across
This much accomplished the police
began a search for Kieffer, which re
suited only in the information that {
man answering his description hat
left Staunton on an early morning
train yesterday.
The car in which Kieffer arrived il
StauntOn, on which he negotiated the
loan, and which there is little doub
he stole, remains at the Beverley
Garage. 1t is said to be in a some
what damaged condition. Kiefferreg
istered at the hotel as being from
Cincinnati.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-06-23
TAFTS CELEBRATE
SILVER WEDDING
Rulers of Every Nation Send
Them Greetings on Their
Marriage Anniversary
7,OOOAT WHITE HOUSE
When President and Wife, Assist
ed by Other Members of Family,
Received The Assembled Guests


Washington, June 19-Special-The
most brilliant and, acco riding to So
cial authorities, the greatest function
ever held at the White House began
promptly on the hour scheduled this
evening. From indications the recep-
ton given by the President tonight
was the largest ever held Mt the White
House. The weather was ideal. Judg-
ing from the crowd that Jhronged the
entrances fully seven thousand per-
sons attended.
The Jubilee celebration was formally
started this afternoon at 1:3O o'clock
when the Commercial Club of Cincin-
natl, including thirty-eight boyhood
friends of the President, entertained
him at the Chevy Chase golf club. He
was presented while there with a
magnificent rose bowl.
The congratulations of every ruler in
the world were received at the White
House today. Much to the regret of
her friends, Mrs. Taft did not wear
her wedding gown. Mrs. Taft helped
to receive for while, when she was
succeeded by her daughter, Miss Helen
who stepped into line beside her faith
er.
Dozens of tables were placed about
the grounds and punch and refresh
ments were served on the lawn. Japa.
nese lanterns and varied colored cleo
trio lights furnished the illumination.
Search lights placed on the roof
of the State War and Navy buildings
were reflected on the White House and
on the fountains as well as on the
Washington Monument Spot lights
were turned on the presidential party
as it entered the grounds to the strain
of the wedding march played by the
Marine band and the Engineers
Band.
At midnight banquet was served
in the East Room, following the dance
There were nearly five thousand PEG.
pie crowded into the spacious East
Room.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-06-23
A Fierce Night Alarm

is the hoarse, startling cough OF child
uddenly attacked by Group. Often it
aroused Lewis Chamberlin. of Man.
chester, o., Or. r. No. q for their
four children were greatly subject to
Group. sometimes in severe attacks
he wrote, 1--WE were afraid they would
die, but since we proved what a GER
tain remedy DIR. Kings New Discov
cry is, we have no fear. We rely on it
for Group and for coughs, colds or any
throat or lung trouble" So do thous-
ands OF others. So may you. Asth-
ma, Hay Fever, La Grippe, Whoop-
ing Cough, Hemorrhages fly before it.
soc and $1.OO. Trial bottle free. Sold
by b. +. Hughes.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-06-23
Grandeur has heavy tax to pay
Alexander Smith.
The Oranu Outano.

1t is a most interesting sight to
watch an orang outang make its way
through the jungle. 1t walks slowly
along the larger branches in a semi
erect attitude, this being apparently
caused by the length Of it's arms and
the shortness of its legs 1t invariably
selects those branches which intermin-
gle with those Of neighboring tree,
on approaching which it stretches out
Its long arms and, grasping the boughs
opposite. seems first to shake them as
If to test their strength and then de
iberately swings itself across to the
next branch, which it walks along as
before. 1t does not jump or spring, as
monkeys usually do, and never ap-
pears to hurry itself unless some real
danger is present. Yet in spite of its
apparently slow movements it gets
along far quicker than a person run
ming through the forest beneath.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-06-23
Born to StarXe.

Many years ago an American natu
ralist, Dana, discovered on the surface
Of the sea little animal of so singu-
lar a character that he named it
"monstrilla." It is a small crustacean
akin to the cyclops so common in
ponds. But, while the latter are fur
nished with all that is necessary to
capture and digest their food, the mon
strilla has neither apparatus for seiz-
ing prey nor any digestive tube. 1t is
richly provided with muscles. nervous
system and organs of sense; it lacks
only what is necessary to prolong life
by alimentation. The monstrilla Is
doomed, therefore, to natural DEATH
Exchange.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-06-23
A PATHETIC PARTING.
Last Meeting Of William Winter and
Richard Mansfield.

Richard Mansfield.
The last days Of Mansfield were in
expressibly affecting and sorrowful.
His condition underwent very many
changes, his suffering at times was
great, but slowly he gained a little
strength. He had for some time been
determined on a journey to England.
His passage was engaged for May 4,
but he was not able to sail. ! saw him
on the morning Of May II, 1907. Il
told them l would see you. Willy" he
said, "even If 1 were dying" We sat
together for some time. He did not
speak much, nor could l speak much
to him. 1t seemed best that we should
both pretend to believe that he would
soon be well, but l knew that l should
never see him again. When he did
speak 1t was little more than muir
INJURED word or two. His mind was
busy with the past. Several times he
mentioned jefferson and his paintings
STUDIES in green they are" he said
Once he spoke aloud to himself. II
have not lived a bad life" Presently
I rose to 60 and clasped his hand and
said goodby. At the door l. turned to
look at him once more. He was sitting
huddled in his chair. His figure was
much emaciated; his clothes hung
loosely about him; his face was pale
and very wretched in expression. and
saw In his eyes as he looked ut me
that he knew our parting was forever
went back and kissed his forehead
and pressed his hand and so came
away. We never met again. Since
then l have stood beside his grave
Life seems to be chiefly made up OF
farewells like that and memories like
these-"Life and Art of Richard Mans
field" by William Winter.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-06-23
The Word HSIave."

An interesting instance In history of
the twisted application of the names
Of people is afforded by the case of
the word SLAVE" Now, the Slavi,
tribes dwelling on the banks of the
Dneiper, derived their appellation from
''Slav," meaning noble or illustrious.
In the days of the later Roman en-
pire vast numbers of these Slavs were
taken over by the Romans in the con-
dition of captive servants, and in this
way the name Of the tribes came in
time to carry with it the idea Of a low
state of servitude, the exact antithe-
sis Of its original meaning and one
that has survived to this time.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-06-23
BACK TO THE WOODS IS BILL

with libertys staring him in the face
and six months Jail sentence waiting
unconcernedly for him on North
Augusta street, it is not remarkable
that civilian" Easton chose the
alternative that meant the least work,
Monday morning at little before
eleven O'Clock. Taking advantage of
a few minutes allowed him by Boss
Spcck, Bill slipped his ball and chain
in the rear of the New Method Laun-
dry, went calmly out through the
building ard had about ten minutes
start before Boss Speck suspicioneu
that anything was wrong.
The police were notified few minu-
ties later and officer Gochenour to-
gether with the chain-gang boss start
ed In pursuit. All they were able to
discover was that Bill crossed through
the Fallon alley to Lewis street, down
Lewis to Baldwin, up Baldwin to Fill
more, out Fillmore through the Wayt
addition to the Fair Grounds, and
when last seen, was cheating il"
through the Peyton orchard. While
drinking from the Peyton spring, Mr.
l.. W. III. Peyton, not recognizing the
khaki clad fugitive, apprised him of
the fact that he was trespassing. Mr..
Peyton also told him he would like to
speak to him minute. Bill replied that
he was sin sort of hurry" and did
not remain for the conference.
When Bill was captured on May "A,
after his successful getaway on the
22nd, predictions were freely made that
he would never serve the double sent
ence imposed upon him at that time.
With the prospects of another in
crease in term, if brought back
again, it is doubtful whether Bill will
linger in these parts longer than to
catch the first fast freight bound for
more congenial field of operations.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-06-23
All Were Pretty,

During an equestrian performance a
number of ladies in the front stood
up, thus obstructing the view of those
persons who were seated. In vain
were they collectively requested to sit
down till at last happy thought &C.
CURED to one Of the sufferers. He
called out in measured tones:
Twill the pretty lady in front kindly
sit down" whereupon about fifty old
women briskly seated Themselves
London Taller.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-06-23

Every one is aware that it is not
wise to seek trees shelter in a thun-
derstorm, but If you must take ref
uge there then climb to the topmost
branches. 1t has been proved that the
upper boughs of trees during a storm
would be the safest position, and it is
said that birds In the branches are
seldom killed. When the tree Is struck
by lightning 1t is the trunk which, pre-
sumably from its greater dryness, is
. bad conductor and which therefore
suffers the most.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-06-23

IT think l shall learn to like that
friend of yours"
you were favorably impressed by
him, eh?"
Eyes, indeed. He watched me play
ing billiards for an hour yesterday
without once suggesting how shot
ought to be ade."-Detroit Free
Press.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-06-23
An Odd Wish.

A student at a technical school In
Boston who had too frequently asked
leave of absence offered on one occa-
sion as reason the necessity Of at
tending the funeral of cousin.
''Well." said the doubling instructor,
Il suppose I must let you 60, but do
wish it were nearer relative. lip
pincott's.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-06-23
Headed Him Off.

"Sir, l have grown gray in your
SERVICE" began the old bookkeeper pre-
liminary to asking for raise.
II was intending to speak to you
about that" responded the head of the
firm. Get bottle of hair dye. 9th
erwise the junior partner will be want
ing to replace you with a younger
man."-Kansas City Journal.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-06-23
Where He BELONGED,

"Sir," said little clustering man to
a religious opponent-"I say. sir. do
you know to what sect l belong"
"Well. don't exactly know" was
the answer, "but to Judge from your
make, shape and size should say you
belong to a class called the insect
London Tit-Bits.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-06-23

AItoqether Different

Suitor--I have come to ask you fol
your daughters hand. Father-Well
the fact is we are pretty crowded here
as 1t Is, and L Suitor-Oh, intend
to take her away from home if l mar
ry her! Father-Oh, well, in that
case But you did give me an awful
start, my hoy-Boston Transcript
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-06-23
Appropriate.

II want to look at some canes" said
a magnificent young man to the shop
keeper, land I'm in great hurry"
Eyes. sir; yes, SIR" responded the
shopkeeper, very much f1urried. Here
James," to shop assistant. 'show this
gentleman some hurricanes" London
Eun
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-06-23
Can't Please Everybody.

Can't Please Everybody.
The manager of an asbestus mill
conceived novel idea for his an
nouncements. He had them printed on
thin asbestus and Enclosed in envel-
opes of the same material. As he was
uncertain of the correct addresses Of
some of the stockholders, he ordered
velope "Please Forward"
The idea was clever. but one may
appreciate the feelings Of the widow
of one of the stock holders when she
received an asbestus envelope address
ed to her late husband with the in
scription "Please Forward beneath
the address. -Lippincott's.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-06-23
Lacked Somethinu.

'Dey say dat dis we're radium can
turn a cullud pusson white" said I'm
Gle Rastus, "but it CANT make a com
plete an finished job on it onless II
kin wipe out his appetite TO- policy
pusimmons an possum Washington
Star.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-06-23
The worst use that can be made Of
success Is to boast of it.
A Queer Hiding Place.

= &6SC1 fdSOs
During furious storm in Paris q
5anitor was struck on the shoulder by
a small but heavy tin box which had
fallen from an upper story of house
in the Rue de POuest The box was
found to contain $4,000 in gold and
notes. It was claimed at the police
station by an elderly woman. who said
that the money constituted her entire
savings. which she had hidden by ty-
ing the box to the drainpipe outside
her window.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-06-23

"What kind of man is whitening
tonY
zone of those fellows who depend
upon their whiskers to lend them dis
tinction."-Chicago Record-Herald.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-06-23
FOUR b|RDMEN KILLED
IN |LL-FATED RACE
SIXTEEN REACH LIEGE
Unidentified Monoplane Falls from
Great Hight Near Meizers, Roll
ing Up Death Score

1
Paris, June 19.-Dispatches just re-
ceived here announce that an uniden-
titled monoplane has fallen from a
great height at Meizers, near Charlie
vile, one of the cities on the route oil
the circuit Of the big "Four Nations
air race.g
Aviation officials here are trying des-
perately to discover the identity of the
aviator who is the fourth to lose his
lite in this contest which started yes
terday at Paris.
Sixteen of the forty-eight aviators
who started from Vincennes military
ground yesterday in the Inflated race
have arrived at Liege, Belgium, PIP
miles.
Nine of these sixteen arrived today
from Rheims. They were Kimmer-
ing, Tabuteau, Provost, Wynmalen,
Amergo, Batsiat, Gilbert, Verrespt,
.nd La Lasseur, arriving IN the order
| named.
Those who arrived last evening
were Vidert, Verdrine, Weymann, the
American; Beaumont, whose real
name is Conneau; Barre, Duval, and
Garros.
The second stage of the race will be
to Utrecht, Holland.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-06-23

Visitor-I saw your husband in the
crowd downtown today. In fact, he
was so close that could have touched
him. Hostess-That's strange. At
home he is so close that nobody can
touch him--Puck
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-06-23
How He Got Out of IL

How He Got Out of It.
my dear, before marriage you told
me all your doings."
Eyes, but now have come to think
such talk savors too much of egotism."
-Lippincott's.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-06-23
JOYFUL,

81 should like some rather joyful
hosiery" said the slangy young man.
Eyes, sir. How about check?" said
the brisk haberdasher, thinking of
what always brought most joy to him
self.-Buffalo Express.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-06-23
Inherited.

Knicker-Jones is all the time want
ing more money. Bocker-No wonder;
his father was college president and
his mother was a woman-Nsw York
Sim
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-06-23
Another Theory Demolished.

H"o"eT tHeoTy OemoilSneo.
1T costs nothing to be polite"
You're wrong. While | was polite
~ picking up glove for lady yes
terday my new four dollar hat blew
of and rolled in front of a passing
trolley car."-Chicago Record-Herald.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-06-23
BOOSTER SIGN IS PLACED

To paraphrase the title of that sign
ifcant little ditty entitled "The Wei
come on the Mat Wasn't Meant for
Me-" somebody suggested Monday
that ''The Invitati IN ON The Temple
Wasn't Meant for Bill" Whether OF
not this sentiment is municipality
entertained, it is not likely that the
words, "Come To Staunton," now
blazing forth in electrial incandescence
from the top of the Masonic Temple,
will have any pulling value so far as
William is concerned.
The sign is there though, and its
broad invitation can be seen for some
distance to the South. The sign,
which was placed by the Chamber OF
Commerce, is a present on the part Of
Mr.. w. G. Eager, superintendent OF
the Staunton Lighting Company,
whose company also donates the
'Juice" with which it is operated.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-06-23

Sir John Benin recently related q
story of boy who was asked what he
would like to be.
The boy said, "a lighthouse keeper"
The schoOlmaster asked, "WhyW
The boy replied, at would be so nice
to sit up at the top of the lighthouse
and see all the wrecks going to pieces
below."-Dundee Advertiser
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-06-23
A MARRYING Man.

"Are you a marrying man" was
asked Of a somber looking gentleman
ct a recent reception
Eyes. SIR" was the prompt reply;
'I'm a clergyman"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-06-23
His Illustration.

Papa, what is faifh?'
"Well, my boy. they say your baby
brother sleeps, but I've never seen him
do 1t. Yet if believe he does-that's
faith,"-Life.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-06-23

Talent creates work; genius keeps
1t from dying
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-06-23

Mrs. Hunter Mcclure has gone to
Romney, w. Va, to visit her daugh-
ter, Mrs. r. g. Montague.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-06-23

The shortest life is long enough If y
lead to better, and the longest life IS
too short If it do not.-ColtOn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-30
JEWELED
RIMMINC

WHEN very simple styles are in
fashion, as they have been for
some months past and will be all
through the summer months, 1t fol-
lows naturally that our gowns must be
decorated with very handsome and ar
tistic trimmings. 1t is interesting.
therefore, to note that importers who
nave been noted for their exclusive
novelties are now showing some ex-
quisite bead trimmings, suitable either
for afternoon or evening gowns, as
we'll as lovely jeweled buttons and
other accessories which give a note Of
distinction even to a perfectly plain
costume.
The bead trimmings worked on wide
or narrow bands of net are in lovely
combinations of color, especially In
the oriental effects, which are having a
great vogue in Paris just now. Some
of the designs are carried out in glis-
tening beads, while others are in white
china beads or dull wood beads, and
sometimes silk embroideries are intro.
duced into the pattern.
Girdles and hanging ornaments in
antique gold or oxidized silver form n
other interesting feature Of trimmings,
and there are t~assels, balls and acorna
to match for millinery and other pur-
poses where small hanging ornaments
are effective. Antique galloons can also
be bought by the yard, and there are
gold and silver laces of every magma
BILE width at popular prices.
Handsome jeweled buttons set in oxi-
died silver are In great request this
season, especially in sapphire blue and
ruby red, the coronation colors, which
are very much in evidence. Real tor
toise shell buttons are extremely fash
ionable in Paris, and there are some
novelties in wood and pearl buttons
f tailor made costumes. Wooden
beads for girdles and trimmings. are
| offered in every imaginable color, and
metal and glass beads are also a spe-
cialty.
For frocks and blouses of thin fab
RIGS there are insertions of the new
fllet lace, with motifs of different
shapes and sizes to match, SO that a
scheme OF decoration can be carried
out all in The same design. The FASH
ionable wide braids for morning dresses
and plain tailor mades are also offered
in great variety in black and various
colors.
Lace nets with threads of tinsel in
| them, now so much used for Jokes and
undersleeves, are sold by the yard, and
there Is also a very attractive collec-
ton of wide shoulder scarfs in satin,
chiffon and net, very handsomely trim
| med at the endS,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-30
\. \. DECORATIVE LIVING ROOMS

space, no height, and yet the things
may be harmonious, the colors in good
taste. All is not In proportion, and
somehow the effect is wrong.
The drawing room of the past was a
room relegated to ghosts, for the dining
room was often used as the sitting
room as well. The vivid blue, green
and red reps were incased in holland
covers. Indeed, they were far less con
spicuous than on high days and holt
days, when this most uncomfortable
room was in general use.
However dainty and delicate the
modern drawing room Is, 1t is at least
habitable and comfortable. 1t is gen.
orally a room OF delicate harmonies
and pretty decorative things. We are
not nearly conscious enough Of the
cheering and restful effect of pink. A
creamy carpet in which a rose pattern
is plentifully displayed, with a cream
toned paper having a rose garland
frieze, would be a good background for
a few pieces of Sheraton furniture. The