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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-07
HALIFAX COUNTY
FOR PROHIBITION
RALLIES HELD AT WINN'S CREEK
AND MOUNT CAR.
MEL.

Houston. Va. Sept. s,-several
prohibition picnics and rallies were
held in Halifax county Saturday.
Others will be held one and two
weeks hence in different sections OF
the county.
The dry forces have the campaign
in this county well in hand, but will
work to make the majority for State
wide as large as possible.
Today at Winn's Creek largely at
tended picnic was held under the
auspices of the local Woman's Prohi-
bition league. of which Mrs. f. l.. In
gram is president; and speeches on
the Statewide question delivered by
Major II. a. Edmondson, the veneer
able and beloved State senator of Hall
fax county, Attorney SAINT l.. Adams.
Of Cluster Springs, Attorney r. l.. De
Jarnette, DIR. W VI. Smiley. Rev. Ma
than Maynard and Sheriff w. .. Shep-
pard, of Houston.
Another rousing meeting was held
today in Mt. Carmel district and able
addresses made nv Judge r. Banks
dale, of Houston. Hon. Joseph Steb-
bins, SIR. OF South Boston: and Rev
d s Wilson. d. D. Of Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-07
Pretty Wedding.

A pretty home wedding occurred in
tilade Spring Thursday afternoon,
when Miss Virginia Jones, of Glade
Spring. was united in marriage to Mr..
Viii Spickard OF Marion. Va only
a few relatives and intimate friends
of the young couple were present.
The bride was eNquistely dressed III
white messtlne, trimmed In pearls
and embroidered chiffon, with tulle
veil caught up with orange blossoms.
She carried "a shower bouquet of white
Iarechaj Mel roses. The maid Of
honor, Miss Oman Jones, wore white
embroidered marquisette. Mr.. John
son, OF Marion, acted as best man. and
the Rev. Mr.. Guy performed the cere-
mony. To the strains of Lohenerin' s
wedding march. played by Miss Llbbie
Jones, the bridal party entered the
parlor, which was effectively decorat-
ed with golden rod. ferns and potted
plants. After the wedding an elahor
ate supper was served to the bridal
party, after which Mr.. and Mrs,
Epickard left for Washington and
other points, The bride travelled In
a suit of copenhagen blue broadcloth,
The bride is Washington county
girl, and has many friends throughout
the county, as we'll as in Glade
Spring The groom is a. native Of
Marion. being bookkeeper at the
Marion hospital.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-07
GIRLS HERE
TO PLAY AT b|J0U

Barrett and Dunn. Jos Dixon, Fred
Reese. Harry Sherwood. Tom Nc
Kay, Nellie Walker, Kathryn Pearl.
Evelyn Ferris, Jennie Gladstone and
a chorus of twenty pretty girls. who
make up The Yankee Doodle Girls
company. arrived here yesterday to
begin a weeks engagement at the
Bijou. with a matinee today.
This organization, after ten years
on the road, touring the larger cities
OF the United States and Canada, has
the enviable reputation of being one
of the best companies on the road.
The management believes In keep
ing up the standard and ii is an un-
written law with him that every sea-
son the show must go out with an
entire new equipment of scenery ana
costumes.
This year Is no exception to the
rule. and he claims to have gathered
together the very best cast obtain
able, with several novelties never be-
fore seen in this city.
Among the features announced In
Ell Korah, who will portray all that
is best in the classic dances OF the
East
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-07
D[LASC0 STARS
Event OF week

The event OF the theatrical week
will transpire at the Empire theater,
beginning with the special Labor Day
matinee this afternoon. Herbert KEEL
cey and Effie Shannon will be the stars
offered by the Lucille Laverne COM
pany and years OF Discretion" their
vehicle. That both stars and play
bear the BeIasco hall mark Is SUFFICIENT
recommendation, but in addition to
this Miss Laverne promises an acting
and scenic production, the equal OF
which has rarely been seen on a Rich
mond stage. Herbert Kelcey is
authority for the statement that the
members OF the Lucille IAverne COM
pany will give performances. in
dividually and collectively. SO nearly
approaching the excellence OF the
Belasco cast as to be actually startling.
Edward Arnold. who firmly welded his
popularity last week in the Henry Mil
Ter role, may be relied upon for an ex-
ceptiona1ly good performance In the
part created by Bruce McRae. Arthur
Berthelet has his first big part since
he Joined the L.aVerne forces. Beauti-
full Viola Fitzpatrick and dainty little
Mary Miles Minter will share the lime
light with Olive Blakeney new ad-
dition TO the company, whom Miss La
Verne describes as the most beautiful
and irresistably charming ingenue 1t
has ever been her lot to meet. The
great attraction, Of course. lies In the
play and the stars. Mr.. Kelcey and
Miss Shannon have never before ap-
peared in Richmond at less than two
dollar prices. their last visit being as
the stars in THE Theft" In fact.
these Belasco stars of worldwide
fame, have never before appeared on
any stage at the low admission price
which will be charged at the Empire.
This, coupled with the fact that thew
are the only New York stars in the
city this week. sustains an added In
terest IN the Empire, particularly with
40 many other attractions bidding for
popular favor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-07
TELEPHONE
Society Editor
Delightful Dance
At Bon Air Inn
ANNOUNCEMENT OF AN INTER
FSTTNG WEDDING TO TAKE
PLACE IN OCTOBER.

Air. and Mrs T. w Kennerly, who
are erterta ming house party TOT
the weekend at The Bon AIT Inn in
honor Of AIRS Worth Smith. formerly
Mss Lucy Winston Sims, OF Louise,
viii he hosts at delightful dance this
evening quite ii number of Rich
ruond people have been invited 10
She dance. which win he a brilliant
affair. about 100 guests having been
included in the invitations. supper
viii he served on the lawn. which
will De attractiye}y lighted with Jap
anese lanterns and the diutng-room
will be cleared for dancing. and dec
GRATED In eVergrtcns and cut flowers.
An orchestra, screened behind palms
and ported plants VIII play for the
dancing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-07
SOCIETY

prominent appIegrowers in the two
counties. A second meeting was held
August 2s, at which plans were dis
cussed for the future development OF
the associations work.
The prevailing sentiment of these
present yesterday was for the grow
ers TO hold their crops and not let
them go at proftless prices. Many
practical suggestions and ideas were
offered. Advice was given to mem
bers to be careful about making deals
which would not bring proper re-
turns II was suggested that mem
bers who were not present COM
municate promptly with John T.. Gra-
ham, Salem. or Garland J Hopkins,
Troutvil!e. These gentlemen or any
others present, Il was said, will be
glad to give fruit growers whatever
Information they desire concerning
them.
L. s. 1914 Crop Short
il was brought out that the apple
crop Of the United States for the year
1914 is something more than eight
million barrels less than the 1917
crop. In 1912 the United States ex-
ported four million barrels Thus, If
no exporting Is don" this war, ths
country would have four million bar
rcls less to consume than in 1912.
This shortage is said TO be attributed
to bad crops throughout the country.
unf4vorablc weather conditions hav-
ing much TO do with it.
The apple crops tor Roanoke and
Botetourt counties. however. were re-
ported in splendid condition this year
ithsta nding the drought etc
The fruit = reported to be of good
size, good color and ff'eer of defects
than usual The crop. 1t Is said. will
he larger than i'll 1913.
The meeting adjourned to IT 1T 81
the rooms of the Chamb Der Of Com
merce, Saturday afternoon, Septem-
her II. All mem hers of the assoCia-
ton are urged TO he present at this
session.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-07
662NO SESSION Of
ROANOKE COLLEGE

Roanoke College. Va. Sept. 6,-Tha
opening exercises OF the siXty-second
session of Roanoke college Will be
held in the chapel on Wednesday
morning, September lG. at 10 o'clock
The pr!nclpai address will be deliver
ed by the Rev. }. A. Huffard, A, M,
class of 81, of Luray. Va. New stu
dents are expected a. be present at
the college, September 3, for CLASH
ffcation and registration.
\ reception committee, composed
of V. W. Doub. Middleton, Md; q. II.
Wyse. Staunton: f. = Tavennef.
Woodstock +. l. Broad. Spencer. n
G., and K. IL Duncan, Chilhowie. will
meet all trains on the opening days
and arrange for the location of stu
dents in their college homes.
Two unexpected changes in the
faculty for the coming session have
occurred. Professor &. II, Cannaduy
resigned in August to accept the chair
CT Latin in the West Virginia univer-
sity. Fortunately, the trustees have
secured Professor a. +. WAGNER, PHI.
d. Of Charleston, S C.. to fiji the chail
of Latin the coming session. DR., Wag-
ener Is an alumnus Of Charleston
college and after winning his doCtor's
degree at Johns Hopkins, he studied
archaeology in Rome for several
years.
Since DR. j. d, Rodeffer, who has
been unwell for several months, is
unable with safety to resume the
work OF his department. the trustees
have engaged Professor w. II. klose.
Pm. d, MS temporary supply in tho
char Of German and French. DR.
Klose Is an alumnus of Roanoke of
the class of SO. Both Or. klose and
Dr. Wagner have successfully taught
in colleges and come to this institu-
tion with the highest endorsements.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-07

stanton, viii arrive 10 the city TO.
day. TO be the guest OF the formers
parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. y. Jacob. at
the Shenandoah.
MrA John l.. Wingo and daughter.
Miss Marie Eliza beth Wingo have re-
turned to the city after spending the
summer at the Boulevard inn, near
Hampton, Va.
Mrs. Cunningham Hall. who has
been spending the summer In Maine.
Is now the guest OF her sister Mrs.
Claude NJ Swanson. wife Of the
senator from V.rg MIA In Washington.
u, G.
Mrs Mann s, Valentine IS spending
some time al the Blue Ridge Springs.
Miss Martha Roberts has returned
from delightful Northern trip.
Mr. william r. Trigg. Jr.. is the
guest of Mr. ANA Mrs. John x Branch
at their summer home Quaker
Hll}' Duchess county. y. Y.
her aunt Mrs. Herbert Coffman. in
" p
M!SS Meme J"idah mas returned 10
htF nome in LynchbHTs after visit
'p iF'ehos ~ nus CITY.
~ SIS I'hrht FeioH2e ~ me guest
Of her aunt Mrs John \ s Brown,
al Nh'@SeA' y ).
Miss Mary wInfrey has returned TO
her home, Se2 East Grace street after
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-07
Chase City

Chase City, Sept. 6,--Mrs. T. f.
Roberts and Mrs, Fl, Fl. Ferrall. who
have been visiting relatives in DAN
willie, have returned to their respective
homes.
Miss Lillian Sydnor. of Richmond,
has been spending several days with
Miss Margaret Williams. She return
ed home this morning.
Professor II. r. Hunter. for the past
two years principal of the Southside
Female institute. has accepted the
position as English teacher in the
Woman's college of Richmond. Pro-
lessor and Mrs Hunter have made
many warm personal friends here
during their stay who regret deeply
their departure. They left yesterday
for short visit with relatives in
Asheville. N. c., before assuming their
new duties.
Mrs C. A. Osborne. of Keysville
Is visiting her sister Mrs. f. w, Hud-
gins.
Mrs s. Y. Taylor and children are
In Danville visiting friends and rela-
tives. -.
Mr. and Mrs. Carson Gregory have
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-07
APPLE GROWERS
DISCUSS PRICES

Roanoke. Na.> Sept s.--At meet
ing of the Roanoke and fotetourt
Fruit Growers association in the
rooms OF the Chamber of Commerce
Saturday, representing seventy five
per cent Of afi the apples grown in
Roanoke and Botetourt counties, thu
question Of prices was discussed at
some length. and the members were
advised to 90 slow in making deals
with their crops. About twenty-five
members were present. The oofIicers
of the association are; John, f.
Walker, Salem. president; II. G. Bow
man. Salem. secretary: John f.. Ora.
ham, Salem, vice president for Roa-
roke county, and Garland J. Hopkins.
Troutvifle. VICE president for Bote-
tourt county.
Recently Organized.
The association was organized in
Salem, August 23 by number of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-07
CREATE COLO FUND
TO MEET DEMANDS

Washington Sept e.-James B.
Forgan, chairman of the committee
of bankers appointed to consider a
plan of action to meet the exigencies
of the domestic and foreign exchange
situation handed the committees re-
port to Comptroller John Shelton Will
l.ams Saturday. Mr.. Williams ac-
cepted the report and announced his
intention OF laying it before the fed
eral reserve board at it's meeting on
Tuesday
Neither Mr williams nor Mr..
Forgan would discuss the character OF
the report II is known. however.
that the committee recommends the
creation of a sold fund through the
cooperation or The banks OF the coun-
try to meet the demands of Europe
growing out III the trade balance
against the United States. The plan
is based on the broad general prin-
ciple that the banks of the country
must stand together in the present
emergency and through their united
efforts clear the foreign exchange
situation in such a way as to permit
the United States to go forward and
take advantage Of the unprecedented
opportunities now knocking at its
doors.
At last nights conference the COM
mittee was seriously considering the
creation of this fund through
syndicate underwriting to be partici-
pated in by banks from all parts OF
the country. The amount OF the fund
was said to be about $150,000,0 600.
This is the probable form which
the committee relief plan suggests.
The only other suggestion was for the
creation of gold fund through less
formal procedure--the organization
of pool by the banks of the coun-
try with the same object in mind
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-07
Miss Henley EntertaAns.

An elaborate card party was given
on Tuesday evening at Waynesboro,
under the PATRONAGE OF Miss Gather
Inc Henley, of Richmond. The color
scheme Of red was carried out, the
card room being tastefuily decorated
III scarlet sage and red geraniums,
Interpreted with cleu.tis. gracefully
entwined around this piano and fire.
place The chandeliers were decornt-
ed to represent American Beauty
roses There were prizes for each
table, those winning were Miss Carrie
Walden. Of Buck HIN; Miss Violet Law
son. Of Smtth6eid Miss Catherine
Watkins. Of Hampton; Miss Eleanor
Williams. of Richmond. Miss Carol
Minor. OF Richmond, Miss &. X. Du-
four. OF Washington, Mrs. III. r.
Houston. Of Hampton; Mrs Luther
Dawson. of Richmond; Miss Jose
flhlne- Rransna,- If Richmond. A q
Stephenson. of Norfolk X. A. Left
Nteh Of Hanover. Those playing
NeFs. Misses Margaret Childrey. Laura
anton. Carrie Walden, Violet and
Fannie Lawson, Catherine Watkins.
isabel Williams, Virginia Coleman,
Margaret Keekes Coral ninor, Jose
rhinc Bronson, Catherine Robinson.
Eleanor Williams. Anna Robinson.
sle Brown Briggs, Inez Leftwich,
Archer Small; Mesdames r. n
i.anaon. william q. r. Taliaferro, \.
L. Stephenson. L. ". overly, II. G,
Hutchinson, Mar.us Jones. j. @,
s'orley. E. A Robinson, w. A VII
lam ~. s bronson. II. r. Houston,
u j. Montague. T, = Garrett W. II.
t4asr!s. Augustine Royal. W j,
Foster, Frank Mccarthy. and 4 G.
Stephenson, X. a. Leftwich, j. 7.
Hubbard. Sherlock Bronson, W +,
seymour, " NJ Addison, Frank Nc
gsartfy, DR. r. Il. Isongon Al the end
Of the evening delicious punch and
waters were served.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-07

Shirley RiVcs has decided that her
own name is good enough for her.
For a time she had determined that
she would mask her identity under
the name az Bates. for reasons best
known to herself. She was booked
10 come 10 Richmond to appear at the
Lyric theater and the Keith book
ing office sent word that Shirley Bates
would make her appearance here at
the head Of her own company.
shirley Bates" wired the United
Booking ofiire represe NATIVE. lis the
most beautiful woman IA vaudeville
If you don't believe II give these pic
lures the once over and try again"
The pictures were ample warrant
for the assertion. but Manager Charles
W, Rex smiled softly as he glanced at
the photographs
Looks most remarkably like Shir-
ley Rves." he said
And who is Shirley Rves?" he
was asked.
Don't you know ?" replied Man
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-07

ager Rex, in mingled horror, astonish-
ment and alarm, aghast at the vast
ignorance of the questioner why
she is the most beautiful woman on
the vaudeville stage. "a dream a pic
ture, "a -a-onc of those you don't see
every day, a-a-a-well, walt TIL you
see her, that's all"
is she coming here?" he was ask
ed
She IS ~-z9 no It's Shirley Bates
-~ Bates" replied Manager Rex.
Which was all very well until
Manager Rex received a wire from
New York yesterday 1t stated that
Shirley Rives would appear at the
Lyric and not Shirley Bates.
Manager Rex smiled. The most
beautiful woman in vaudeville was
coming here, after all. and her name
IS not Bates but Rives--Shirley Rives.
n name somewhat familiar in Virginia
where Amelia Rives and Halle Rives
are far better know than the books
they have written.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-07
Collision OF Cars.

The fender OF Forest Hill car No. SIS
was broken and a rear window smashed
when 1t was struck from the rear by
car No. 1925 OF the Richmond and
Heenrico line about $40 o'clock yes
terday morning. The smash-up &C.
CURED on Brcae streAt between Seventh
and Eighth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-07

Today.
Coming to the Academy Friday and
Saturday and Saturday matinee Is
Today" the vital and vivid drama OF
New York life by George Rreadhnrst
and Abraham Schooner. Today Is
described as n dramatic and some
what startling exposition OF a certain
phase OF New York life the existence
Of which has never been denied, 1t
Is not a white slave drama, nor is II
red light pay. 1t Is an intensely
human document, as true as IL Is
human, and one which has command
ed the attention and aroused the IN
terest Of the various individuals and
societies working for the betterment
Of society In general Woman's love
of luxury and personal adornment.
and the craze for vulgar display and
outdoing ones neighbors. for the
foundation upon which the authors
have nuilded a realistically gripping
story of modern family life, which
has no counterpart on the stage
Shown as through microscope 10
the mental and moral degradation OF
vain. shallow. selfish wife. ana
shown In an extremely thrilling
climax Is the heavy hand Of retrlou-
ton encircling her throat.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-07
Interesting Announcement.

Mr. and Mrs. James A Davis an
pnunct the engagement and APP
preaching marriage az their. sister,
Miss Sophie Eosher Hooper, 10 I'D
ward Park Clemm.tt The wedding
wi4 he celebrated some time in
October
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-07

Mrs +. O McCabe and small
daughter, after spending some time al
Mountain Lake. are now the guests OF
the formers mother, Mrs. w. II.
urcuhart and her party. at Natural
Bridge. Miss Elizabeth Wheat has
also Joined Mrs. Urquharts party.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-07
Important Meeting.

There will be an important meeting
af the Richmond Nurses club this
afternoon at 4 O'Clock In the Y. w
G. A. ciub-room, All members are
urged "a attend
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-07
Return Home.

Mrs. Edgar G.. Gum, of so4 West
Franklin street, and her daughters,
Misses Harriet and Katherine Gum,
have returned TO the city. after spend
ing the summer In the North.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-07
Amelia

Amelia, Va, Sept. s.--Hon. sam
Small will speak here on Monday
night at s o'clock Doubtless very
large crowd will hear this gifted
speaker.
Rain Is badly needed. Fall pow
ing and seeding cannot be carried en-
The writer In a trip 10 King VIII
liam county last week heard telling
arguments for Statewide at several
points from gifted speakers. and
among the arguments were those from
drinking men who are working like
braves for prohibition. II seemed
very inconsistent to see some church
people arguing for whiskey
Professor X. +. Terrell, newly
elected principal Of Amelia High
school, will arrive In Amelia next
week and spend several DAYS making
the acquaintance OF the patrons and
citizens and getting In touch with the
ideas and progress Of the town.
The Customer--These grand opera
monograph records are no good. I
far't get anything out OF half OF
them.
1ne Salesman--They are our finest
achievement. You never can tell
when these records will sing. They
are so tcmperamental,--London
n
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-07

Burpee, Dorothy Belts, Jean Mann.
George l.. Wilson, Mabie Slower. w.
j. Reynolds. sydney Davis, Bee
Hughes, Edna Orth. WIN Collins.
Lena Vogt and Marie Barrett. and
the famous adele" beauty chorus OF
"prima donnas." There are twenty
two real song hits during the action of
the operetta.