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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-05
MISS RUTHERFORD TO WED
OGDEN Il. MILLS IN FALD

NEW YORK. Aug. 4.--Miss Mar
garet Rutherford. the beautiful daugh-
ter Of Mrs. William X. Vanderbilt, and
Ogden l.. Mills, Will be married at the
villa of the Vanderbilts in Normandy
on September 90. Mr.. Mills announced
this fact upon his arrival from abroad
to-day. Miss Rutherford is now In
Normandy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-05
Seek Polo Cup Next Year,

NEWPORT. r. T., Aug. 4-T'he
birmingham polo players have decid-
ed to come back to America next year
and give battle for the International
polo trophy. This became known to-
day through a letter received from
Captain Z. d. Miller. manager OF the
Nottingham team.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-03
". n. q, BALTIMORE, NO. 5-1s11.
ROYALTY AS THE GODFATHER
sGsifIleuity IN Europe Successfully Overs
come BY the Exercise Of Some
Diplomacy.

In the carly days Of the reign Of the
Late King Leopold Of Belgium sew
enth son was born to Brussels wom-
an. and when the king heard Of It and
! Nss told that the boy was the seventh
successive one, and that no girl had
come 10 the family, he asked to be the
baby's godfather. Ever since then
every seventh son born in Brussels
has had the same honor, and the moth.
rers have received gifts In keeping
with their station In life. King Al
Vert In carrying out the old adage a
hort time ago had some difficulty
Because the seventh son was twins" "
ecording to the Frankfurter Zeitung.
ge could not stand for both boys. be-
Sause that would give the family two
AIberts. The remedy was found by
Queen Elizabeth, who suggested that
her little son, the duke Of Brabant,
be the godfather of the eighth boy.
who consequently received the name
or Leopold.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-03
EASY CHANGE
When Coffee 10 Doing Harm.

"a Iady writes from the land Of cot
con a. the results az 4 fonr wears, use
" the food NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Postum
ever since i can remember We had
used coffee three times . dav II had
i more 81 less Injurious effect mon
e I'll and rss 4, ' 1900 ,,., ssa
death from indigestion ami nervous
ness caused by Il
~ know n was tbst haca,,sa 49,,
would leave # on for few days ]
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-03
Was TaIsIha Nd chancea.

An amusing incident occurred few
days ago outside Maranz, Austria.
A COW strayed from the pasturage and
came within reach Of tho fort. The
-ofncer In command suspected the pres
ence Of an automatic Photographic ap-
lparatus. and had the beast seized and
closely examined. and when he found
nothing to justify his suspicious he
turned the animal loose again, under
the observation Of two OF his men.
charged with the duty Of following the
suspected home to ascertain whether
her owner was an Italian Spy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-03

roguery in working between the public and some
swinding game: in this case. working among
these who stop In at the auction and pretending
to have no connection with the sale, betraying
a score of people day after ingratiating himself
in their good graces through cunning and craft.
Without these shills no sham auction can ex-
list OF course in smaller towns only two or three
can he used, as strangers are more easily noticed
In such places. They are the crooks on whom
the proprietor relies to pick out unsuspecting Wis
itors shared by the bargain lure and jockey them
into buying mjsrepresented articles.
The shill mixes with the crowd. His business
is to look just like interested buyer and lie In
wait for the hy for which the elaborate web was
spun.
This individual. for whom the scenery Is set
and the actors dressed is called In technical slang
"a rummy.' The old three-card monte men chris
tened him sucker"
Picture room 40 feet long and 20 feet wide
Double doors to the sidewalk invitingly open;
above them hangs an enticing red flag bearing
the name Of what purports to be legitimate
auction Arm; beneath that. in large letters. are
the, words:
SALE TODAY
Pick out any acquaintance who lives in asmaE
town. is fairly prosperous. and has come to the
nearby city of1O.000 to 10000 population to look
around for the day, purchase present for his
wife and some implements for the farm
He has read in the papers and magazines
counts of book. art and antique auctions and not
ed the hugh prices brought by rarities, When he
stumbles to the fragrant flag of the fake auc-
ton house and looks In at the window. heaped
with miscellany of antiques. he is suddenly
stirred by that perennial longing for bargain
He chances through the door. There Is a wor-
ried auctioneer struggling with eight dulliaced
people. He is trying frantically to sell pair OF
opera glasses. 49, VIZ
Genuine Lze1nier. gentlemen: ccncave and con-
vex lenses, put up IN this heavy morocco case
the auetioneer cries. f'and 81 Is bid for them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-03
NOTHING Much.

Fl don't know whether ought to
recognize him here in the city or not.
Our acquaintance at the seashore
was very slight"
You promised to marry him, didn't
your"
Yes. but that was all. /"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-03

were going dirt cheap. Two ladies' beside him com
miserated because they wouldn't have enough
Gentlemen and ladies'" the auctioneer went on
solemnly, IF had this article in Chicago or New
York It would bring one hundred dollars, one hun
bred dollars You couldn't duplicate it at retail
for less than two hundred 1t is the finest piece Of
art glass ever shown in your city
Can get one hundred dollars? Ninety? Eighty?
Seventylve dollars? Can get sixty? Fifty? Give
me forty: thirty-ne: thirty!"
Fifteen dollars!" came hating voice from
beside Jones
Had he known that when the auctoneer said
'thirtyline" it was a signal to the shin beside
Jones to bid $50 with line through it, or fifteen
actual dollars. he would not have been so enthu-
siastic.
Sixteen aSeventeenw "IIalf,. .Eighteen,s
auctioneer's encouragement.
The little man beside Jones shook his head
sadly.
Gee, it's gone beyond me- he sighed, turning
to Jones; it'll go dirt cheap. too If you could buy
that for $50 It'd be bargain, sure enough"
'rwensy-eight is the last bid" walled the auc-
tioneer Why you could take II out and pawn
It for more than that"
Jones thrilled as the auctioneer turned to look
squarely at him.
You'd give thirty, wouldn't your" he cried
Jones gulped and nodded.
The auctioneer skilfully led up to the grand
landing by taking offers of thirtysix" and s.thirty-
seven" from members Of his troupe. He had felt
out his man carefully and knew that $40 would be
Jones's limit
VIII you give me forty?" he said simply, in a
level tone. leaning far over the showcase
Jones hesitated. gulped. and then nodded his
head abruptly
Jones was pleased with his bargains until he
got home and his wife told him he could get the
sans punch bowl for $40 anywhere and that the
Sthef stun IVES worthless
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-03
FaniIiausTalk.

Il see you have al actor chopping
wood"
Yes; he was in hard luck and /
gave him a job
rs he going to stick?"
He claims so. Says he is dev0red
to his art.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-03
L,a,c,k n Material.

Barber" said Reggie. taking his
seat in the chair. its too cold for
close trim; give me a football hair
cut
Great Scott. mister!" calculated the
barber. ''You hain't got hair enough
for that"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-03
Enlichten'lynent.

"a burlesQue, said the occasional
theater-goer, sis sort OF take-off.
isn't it?'
1T is, replied Miss Cayenne. III
you judge it by the costuming.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-03

For HEADACHE-sEicRks CAPUDINE
Nervous Troubles, Capudine will relieve you.
It's hquid-pleasant to take--acts fmmedi.
ately. Try It, 10c., Pc, and 50 cents at drug
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-03

The wealth of man is the number
of things which he loves and blesses.
which he is loved and blessed by
Carlyle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-03
lmportanf to lglothera
lin the Blood.

Willis Are those Kentucky horses
you bought scared of autos?
Gillis No, indeed They never no
tice a train either, but can't get
them used to a sprinkling-cart to save
my life! Puck,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-03
Letter 70 u
D.. Kiimer = Co.
Blnghamton, J. Y.
Prove Whaf Swamp-Root wan Do For Yoa

Prove What Swamp Root VIII Do For Y0a
Send to Dr.. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
ton, N. r., for sample bottle. It viii
convince anyone. You win also receive
= booklet Of valuable information, telling
all about the kidneys and bladder. When
writing, be sure and mention this paper.
For sale at all drug stores. Price fifty
cents and one-dollar.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-03

Diphtheria, Quinsy and Tonsilitis begin
with sore throat How much better to
cure sore throat in day or two than to
be in bed for weeks with Diphtheria.
just keep Hamlins Wizard Oil in the
house.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-03

Taylor,s Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum
and Mullen is Natures great remedy
Cures Coughs, Colds, Group and Whooping
Cough and ali throat and lung troubles. At
druggists, 25c. SOC and $l.0O per bottle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-03
SEVEN
YEARS OF
MISERY
al Relieved BY Lydia 3. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
Gikeston, Mo. ~ e For seven years I
suffered everything. was In bed

lO1 4Quk VI 0t0 NH y8
at q time every
month, and so weak
/ could hardly walk.
I cramped and had
bac kache and head
ache, and was SO
nervous and weak
that l dreaded to
see anyone or have
anyone move In the
room. The doctors
gave me medicine to
Iff|t t.N| = r.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-03

If you fear to soil your hands in
helpfulness you may be sure you areN
defling your heart.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-03
Any New Methods?

"Ain't it strange, tn way Kelly beats
his wife?'
Il dunno. How does he do it?''
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-03

n RRRnn9EA Watson &. Coleman, wash.
% 1sfs SO a00s ss ssss is a1Es
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-03

The word "shill," or .'shil-
liver in full. is Of indie
terminate origin. 1t is
synonymous with cap
per- booster" ringer"
dummy stool stool
pigeon and outside
man. all technical slang
titles for the shabby crea-
ture, the human buzzard.
who picks up his foul liv-
ing hY 81 a scalitY and
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-03

JOuGb WASH Interested III WdtCHeS 5f1S udu
one in his pocket; so his eyes continually
roved toward the cut glass in little Japanese
cabinet.
He didn't know it. but before he was in the
place two minutes. while the auctioneer was
trying to feel him OUT with the watch one
Of the shills had noticed Joness interest In cut
glass, and had called the auctioneer's attention
to the fact by touching the cabinet sienif-
cantly.
The auctioneer, on. his perch above them
all, had control of the situation. He noted
the signal from the shil jotted down mentally
that Jones wanted cut glass. and knocked
down the watch he had been experimenting
with to one of the shills for ruinous price,
which was all helpful in showing Jones that
shrewd man could pick up bargain If he
laid low, attracted no attention and bided his
time.
sold for six ninety. Put it with the other
goods for Mr.. A. Deposit sufficient" the auc-
tioneer cried to the pretty cashier
Jones did not bid on the first piece of cut
glass. The auctioneer did not look toward him
once to give him chance. The piece was
knocked down for $3.50. It was frightful bar
gain. Jones would have given SIS for 1t him
self But the auctioneer passed abruptly to the
next article.
Jones pressed forward this time as gor.
geous punch bowl was put up He heard vari.
GUS EXPLANATIONS around him, all tending to
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-03
TEE PROPRIETOR

from line to line, we find
in nearly every state
from one to forty cities
supporting temporary
auction swindles. Few
are permanent; 1t Is a
mushroom busin ess
which springs un over
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-03
& z srI
FAKE
AUG, u ON
/ ~ He. TWINFL-IoS
rco1sNctz ~ AxHTcoN 1uAc0

misrepresented article These bogus auction stores
more harmful to us as nation than all the old
time lotteries policy games, mail-order fakes and
circus gratis including gold bricks and shell games,
combined.
They are not honest They play heads we win,
tails you Lose. Uncle Sam doesn't want to bring up
his boys in the business; yet he countenances it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-03

that Of the glasses that
the looking Immediately transmitted
this shi the door by saying oh sh
ally had heard the naturally
he didn't with suspicion
nothing
glass bargains.
matter Of fact Jones interested in cut glass
liked 1t and occasionally he invested
lN being he could get to diamonds
~ So he sauntered In casually and watched with an
smile the frantic anctoneer trying watch
wasn't interested in watches had
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-03

don't believe you gentlemen would give $3.50
to see statue of liberty do Salome dances Two
dollars bid, oh, shiH! Two dollars!"
Jones, your outoftown friend, is undecided
whether to go in not; but at that moment a
fellow near the door shakes his head to a seem
Ing stranger beside him and says in low voice:
TITS shame. Things are going for nothing
Wish | had the price to buy some Of that cut
glass. It'll sell for a song"
Jones overhears and is Interested He thinks
the mind Of everybody in that store is centered
on the opera glasses. going cheap. He smiles
at their rapt attention and the auctioneer's hard
luck complaints. The smile would disappear In,
stantly If he knew that he himself was the sole
concern of the eight minds in that audience, and
the auctioneer He would be furious II he knew
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-15
HER LICENSE WON
BY FINE FLYING

New York. August li.-Si:ss Matilda Mois-
ant became yesterday the second full-fedg-
"a woman sky pilot IN the United States
after skiltully passing the tests imposed By
the Aero Club. The other members OF the
Moisant family We're seriously opposed 10
the daring young woman taking Up avia-
ton. because her brother John B Moisa Il I.
lost his life while dying
Miss Moisant at O'Clock yesterday morn
the field al Mineoda. She went through all
the tests put to men who seek A pilots GER
iincate. She cut the figure eight, made ac-
curute landings and flew for altitude After
describing I've figures Fights Miss Moisant
landed her monoplaue Tij2 feet from a
designated spot on the field. few min
utes later She again in the air. this
,ime climbing ITO feet, from which she vo
paned to the ground with the grace OF a
bird
It took Miss Mo!.ant just nineteen minutes
10 pass the test. Her etacher. Andred Hou-
pert. declared that she was one OF the best
pupils ne had ever instructedIt took lust
one month for Miss Mo!sant 10 learn to rs.
July q she took her first lesson, and Au-
gust IL graduated.
Miss Harriet ou!mby. who was the first
woman TO win pilots certificate. used
the same machine as Miss Moisant
Miss Mo!sant said to one OF the Aero
Clubs ofisSls:
whole trial. l felt safe as when on the
ground. I do not intend to fly as profess
sion. hu, 10 crafty a passion 10 fly throus h
The air"
Miss Moisant is petite. vivacious and
about twenty-five years old. She left for
Chicago last night. Miss ou!mby and Miss
Moisant in a Few weeks will fly together.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-15
Ez1l5;Z1EIIz,. II!M:yI!H::|lI'!a!|!;Il.g!!

bills are in the archives OF this country.
signed BY him while he was President.
Many OF them were relief bills affecting
military men. and with that branch OF the
government service the then occupant OF
the Wh.ts House had decided views bill
vetoed the ground tina; 1t hxed date
.or fulflment. and one initiating the currency
he said unsound.
Record of President Hayes.
President Hayes found occasion TO veto
eight bills. including one liking a standard
tion bills. The money measures he turned
down OF the ground that they contained
genera! legislation. President Garfield took
no exception 10 any measures that were
passed UP TO him for his signature. but
President; Arthur swat,ed four bills A
river and harbor appropriation act he said.
was not for the common welfare"
among tho 39i bills vetoed oy President
Cleveland during the four years o: his hrs,
term were many pension and relief bills,
minor IN character. President benjamin.
Harrison kapt the veto power alive by using
land during his second term found occasion
10 cisRpprove fortY-two measures
Few IN number we're the vetoes OF Presi-
dents Mckinley and Roosevelt. President
Ta:t seems destined to exceed the record OF
the other two.
Many measures that have become law.
however. nave not received the signature
o: the President. \ notable example OF
that was the Wilson Gormau tariff law,
which President Cleveland refused to sign.
II the President refuses TO sign an &C, II
Ii returned 10 the House In which il oris!-
nature. !: the act receives the twv-th.rds
vote Of both houses OF Congress-. notw!th :
standing the presidential veto, II becomes
law.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-15
THIS SHAMPOO WILL
MAKE THE HAIR LUSTROUS

Mrs. Mae Martyr. in the San Fran
cisco Gazette: writes interestingly on
care OF the hair. Scalp and hair
troubles" she says. ARE usually trace
able to soap shampoos. which cause
dandruff and make the hair brittle,
stringy and lifeless.
Unless in very bad state, two or
three canthroX shampoos will correct
these scalp troubles and make the hair
brilliant and silky as we'll as restore
its natural color. Get package of
canthroX and dissolve a teaspoonful in
a cup of hot water. Pour on the head
slowly and massage briskly This
makes a thick lather. wonderfully
cleansing and healing TO tender scalps.
After rinsing. the hair dries quickly
and evenly and is easy to do up"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-15
sKYsoRAPER FOR p1rrspunG.
Thompson- Starrett Company VIII Hny.
FOrty-Story Structure

Pittsburg. Pa. August 1.-THE
Thompson Starett Company. OF New
York City, will build and own the
biggest skyscraper in the country out
SIDE OF New York City. The concern
mas purchased the First National Bank
property here. The purchase price is
around s2.500.000. The property is sit
nated at Fifth Avenue and Wood
street.. one or the choicest corners in
Pittsburg's business centre. 1t was
built two years ago, a two-story bank
ing house. put up with the idea OF
carrying additional stories in the flu
ture. The Thompson-Starre Company
proposes to add thirty-eight stories
making forty story building. Pitts
burg now boasts of four twenty four
story buildings. but none higher
1t is said the contracting Iirm is
now negotiating s3.000,000 loan in
New York City to finance the Inn
provement. Work on the new build
Ing Will be started soon
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-15

Pennsylvania State title. a man in
the Smoky City said last week tina,
already the fans" were planning for
special trains to come to Philadelphia
and witness the games at Shibe Park
Owing to the easy all-night ride be-
tween the two cities. attendance flg-
ures should be smashed to smithereens
IL II is between the two Pennsylvania
cities.
And II New York should be the op-
ponent of the Athletics Gracious!
Philadclphians have not forgotten the
drubbing "Muggsy" McGraw's Giants
handed the Mackmen in 1905 They
want revenge. In fact, many fans
are hoping New York will be the Ma
tional League contender. so that Con-
ME Mack and his crew can get back
at the Giants. The short ride between
the two cities would also be n factor
In making the series wonderful sue
cess.
Then take the Phillies - Doom s
Hopes are still In the National League
race-it is unnecessary to say any
more. For the sentiment Is SO diyid-
ed in this city that a series of games
for the worlds title and the city cham
pionship at the same time would sus
pend business in professional life fac
tory and store. The sole topic of con
versation in the Quaker City would be
the Athletics and the PnillIes.
st. Louis is experiencing n new SEN
sation In having n winning club, and
IL Rajsh Bresnahans boys are the
contenders in the worlds series, the
park would have to be enlarged TO
twice Its present capacity to hold the
fans" Even II detroit wins the
American League flag, the interest
Will be keen-more keen than in prev
ious years-and from any old anglia
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-15
WORLDS SERIES TO BE
BIGGEST IN HISTORY
Splendid Contests in Both Leagues Awakens In
terest-Cub Admirers Expect Reversed
Verdict if Team Wins Flag

Philadelphia, August 14,-One pre-
diction can be safely ventured at this
time. and that Is the worlds series OF
1911 will surpass in interest any ever
played previously, no matter which
teams win the pennant in the Ameri-
can and National Leagues. The ter
rihc nights III both baseball organiza-
tons for the championship nave key
ed the fans up to sixty horseDow-
er pitch of excitement In at least seven
major league cities. and the series of
games for the worlds title is bound 10
reap the benefits.
At present it looks like a so TO 1
bet that Connie Mack's Athletics will
represent the American League in the
battle next October. Who will repre-
sent the National League is a mooted
question, and the man who would pick
the winner of the penant in the senior
baseball organization would be eamb.
ling with fate. But granting that the
Mackmen are pretty sure winners, let's
look the field over.
Chicago last year met the Athletics
in the worlds series to favorite
In many circles. The men who fought
iHr Connie Mack made the Cubs look
bad. winning four of Ave games play
ed 1t was a surprise and a shock to
Chicagoans. But they have not forgot
ten NOT have they been convinced
that the machine of Frank Chances
building was working smoothly In
chicago they expect that another series
would result differently Under the
circumstances, II the Athletics and
Chicago meet. the interest and excite
ment Will be much greater than last
fall.
suppose Pittsburg wins the National
League flag. A series with the Ath-
Ietics would be a night not only for the
worlds championship. but for the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-15
TAFrs IN AUTO ACCIDENT.
No One Hurt When Presidents CT
WreckE Another Machine

wrecks Another Machine.
salem, Mass. August 14.-It has be-
come known here that President and
Mrs. Taft We're in an automobile acci-
cent Saturday that would have proved
serious had their machine been going
iaster than 1t was. Tho news of the
accident only became public when thu
wrecked car. owned by w. A. Jepson, OF
Melrose. was sent to the shop for re-
The car containin~ Mr.. and Mrs. Jep-
son and three friends, turned the cor
ner from Essex into Boston Street
az slow gait. when 1t was struck
violently from behind by another auto.
mobile. s
The Jepson machine was thrown to
one side and badly damaged, but no
one was hurt. In the other car, which
escaped injury. were President and
MRS; Taft. Major Archibald Butt and
a chauffeur. How the accident hap.
pehed was not explained. and those
IN the PRESIDENTS car only received
slight shaking up
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-15

ocrats in the troubles in the House.
Try as they will. the House Democrats
cannot long keep suppressed the fact
that part of their number are conser-
vative or reactionary. and part of them
are radical or progressive.
The more this split is emphasized
in the House the more certain 1t Is to
be carried into the presidential cam
paign next wear