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Evening star., 1914-07-15
THE MILLINERY SALON

THE MILLINERY SALON
is Making a Special Display of
Entirely New Styles and Materials
in Summer Millinery Modes,
Featuring the ideas and tendencies that
have recently come from Paris and in which
all fashionable women will be particularly in
terested.
STUNNING ALL-BLACK VELVET HATS
that the elite of Paris is now donning;
soft crown, white feathers, wings and
band.
NEW BLACK VELVET TURBANS, with
fancy feathers, particularly good for
mountain and seashore
BEAUTIFUL PINK FELT HATS, large
sailor shapes, with pink ribbons and
roses to correspond.
WHITE SATIN SAILORS, faced in white
hemp, and trimmed with feather band
and gardenias
HATS WITH WHITE SATIN TOP and
black velvet facing, trimmed with feath-
er bands and wings
WHITE FELT HATS, faced in black straw.
and trimmed with white flowers and
ribbons.
The Untrimmed Millinery Modes Are
Just as New and Pretty.
Black velvet shapes, exquisite pink felts,
close-htting new turbans of stiff black velvet,
white satin with black velvet and white hemp
facing
Third floor,
Evening star., 1914-07-15

Mrs. Henry F. Dimock will give din
ner for her guest, Miss Helen Walcott OF
this city, tomorrow at Bar Harbor.
Evening star., 1914-07-15

Mrs Charles Demonet and son are
spending the summer at Cape May, N. j.,
where Mr.. Demonet will Join them IN
August.
Evening star., 1914-07-15
W0n1en:S Apparel for Late Vacation and
Early Autumn Wear Is NOw Comma In.

THE MODISF1 In navy blue and black serge
CAPE COATS, and white cut chinchilla, three
quarter length and perfect fit
ting They are in of the prettiest variations OF
the cape STYLE we have yet Unllned SO that
they will not crush the light dress, and especially
appropriate for travelling, outings, cool evenings
and at the seashore and mountain resorts.
All sizes up to 40
$500 to $3.50 each.
The same smart and becoming styles in
broadcloth, lined with contrasting colors, $4,000
each.
THE FIRST OF THE beautiful new
NEW AUTUMN SKIRTS model of crepe
bedford d. The
box plated Russian tunic at the hip is feature
that has not been seen heretofore except in the
very finest of summer garments. In black and
navy blue the always fashionable colors for travel
ing and practical use; sizes up to 80; $o75 each.
It is very handsome STYLE coupled with new
and high quality fabric.
ssPRINTZESS' COATS FOR Coats dis
VACATION AND EARLY tinctly mod
AUTUMN USE, $1,000. 'sh: Diagonal
cloths in
navy blue and black lined with guaranteed peau
de cygne; three-quarter length and long sleeves;
silk or self trimmed.
A model with yoke back is especially attrac-
tive, having silk cord and satin to finish it
another with fancy pait down the back; still an
other with flare bottom and silk outstanding COL
lar.
Those contemplating northern trips will find
O.
A NEW SHIPMENT OF Long Russian
WHITE RATINE SKIRTS tunic with wide
AT $500. haring bottom
and the dainty
belt in vestee effect that is of the latest modes
accompanying the military tendency making
its appearance in women's garments; the small in
set pockets are particularly pretty. All sizes in
waists to 90, and lengths 43 inches. An unusual
value at $780, and an exceptionally pretty and ef-
fective style.
Eff YOU ARE PLANNING You will need a
AN AUTOMOBILE TRIP dusteI: ear r. We s: OF,
busters in natural color and light weight, so that
they will not muss dainty dresses yet will protect
from the dust of the road and will not show it
easily; laundered with perfect safety. They are
unusually well made, and much better than the
average, the moderate prices considered.
$1.75 $3o5 and $500 EACH
Evening star., 1914-07-15
Births Reported.

The following births have been report
ed to the health department in the las
twenty-four hours:
Henry w. and Margaret Luce, boy.
Grant c. and Lillian E. Smith, boy.
Nathan and Bertha Sugar. boy.
Francesca A. and Anna Pucci. boy.
Arthur D. and Sallie ]. Jordan. boy.
Joseph L. and Kate Bateman, girl.
Eugene and Flora Washington, girl.
William c. and Blanche E. Cole, girl.
Edward and Lula Butler, boy.
Evening star., 1914-07-15

Mrs. Sankey Bacon has arrived from
Asheville and is on a visit to her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs Hugh T. Taggart.
Miss Anna Taggart. who has been her
guest. returned here with her. Mrs.
Bacon will leave Sunday to join her
husband, DIR. Bacon. U. S. N, at New
port.
Rev Dr. Robert Talbert, rector Of st
Paul's Episcopal Church. and Mrs. Tai
bert are leaving today for a vacation
in the Catskills.
Evening star., 1914-07-15
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been re-
ported to the health department in the
last twenty -four hours:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-10

the situation at n glance, sent up a
great shout of laughter.
AS .Giidea, mute and thoroughly
frightened. wrestled with the beast on
his back. Betty cackled gleefully and
shifted herself to a seat on his shout
der. The audience roared again. The
laughter served to allay the fear of
the funny man. He even Joined in the
laughter as he fed toward the first
entrance with the monkey. grima elm x
and chattering on his shoulder. At the
wings Betty leaped TO the floor and
her keeper nabbed her,
Earlier IN the evening, Betty al
most broke the neck OF Mansg ger
Charles w. Rex. In her playful way.
Rex was inspecting the monk while
she was being dressed for the stage.
shortly before o'clock. He extended
his hand. saying: Hello, Betty, shake
hands"
The monkey shot her hairy paw for
ward with lightning rapidity. closed
her powerful grasp upon the manager S
hand. almost crushing the bones and
with a sudden Jerk sent him sprawl
Ing against the wall. fifteen feet away.
The next time | attempt to Guilt
waite the acquaintance of q trained
beast" he added to Merit Wilbur, treas
urer of the theater, while Wilbur was
binding a bandage around his bruised
hand few minutes later. Il want you
to have a commission OF lunacy sum
moned."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-10
GABIRIA ENGAGEMENT
EXTENDED THREE DAYS

With the majority of those who wit
messed the moving picture version of
Gabrielle d'Annunzio's play "Cabiria,
at the BiJou theater last week, IL
seemed to be a question whether they
have seen anything more striking.
This wonderful scenic drama made
such a hit with the movie" lovers
that it has been decided TO extend the
engagement three days. and the big
picture with its numerous features
will be shown at the Bijou again to-
day. tomorrow and " n e d "a
with II matinee daily, z. NJ, and s;15
nights. There are many scenes of
inspiring grandeur in the production,
OF the volcano, the scenes in the
Carthaginian temple and Hannihars
crossing the Alps The wonderful
battle scenes, in which more than five
thousand people participate, is worth
the price of admission alone. One of
tho features Is the specially composed
music, played by large orchestra,
who are seated on beautifully ar
ranged stage Hundreds and humid
dreds of local amusement seekers
who did not find opportunity to see
the picture last week win see the re-
markahle film drama at one Of the
performances the first half of this
week, while many Of those that have
already seen the photo drama viii
pay at least one more visit to the
Bijou to witness the superb produce
ton the second time, for one never
tires Of looking at this the last word
in motion pictures All seats are re-
served for both afternoon and evening
performances. and are on sale now
/ at the box office.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-10
MAKE EFFORT TO
BREAK EXCESSIVE
EXCHANGE RATE

London, Aug. "a determined EFF
fort will be made Monday to break the
excessive rate of exchange against
American money prevailing in the
Lon banks all this week. American
letters OF credit are cashed only on
the basis of one pound for s6.25
instead of S5 Some banks are charg-
Ing close to 81 for a sovereign In
various express offices and at Cook $
T urIst agency only half a crown is
given tor dollar bill.
The American citizens committee
had a consultation today with the big
London bankers. They Will nave
probably by Monday the S1,500,0o0
bankers fund now on the cruiser Ten
nessee. This must moi be confused
with the $2.50O.000 appropriation in
care of Assistant Secretary o. the Navy
breckenridge When the committee
gets this fund. letters of credit issued
by American banks will be cashed at
the rate Of $500 for one pound and
II is expected that the present out
rageous rate will be smashed and con-
dltions restored 20 the normal.
1t was perhaps to be expected that.
when the money scare was at Its
height, hotel cashiers. who are nearly
IAN Contineutals and looking out for
gain. should have given to harrassed
Americans arriving from the Continent
change for American money at 80 TO
40 per cent discount. but great sur
prise has been caused by the fact that
the American embassy insisted on
English gold In payment for passport
fees declining to accept American
money.
Ambassador Page authorized today
tho pledgine of American credit 20
tho extent Of s1.5oo.o0o. which will
be available on Monday,
More than 5000 Americans are sail
tomorrow for the United States The
1.aconia will take 2,S50, and the Nir-
rln!a zoo The Finland left Dover
tonight with 1.5o0. The Nieu Amster-
dam leaves Plymouth tomorrow with
! G55 passengers and there are 1000
aboard the Teutonic. A majority OF
these passengers arc travelling IN tine
storage.
Mr. aud Mrs waldorf Aston have
invited ali Americans who are strand
ed here to visit their place at ChVeden-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-10
TOBACCO PRICES
TAKE BIG DROP

Especial to The Richmond Nirginian)
Washington, d G. Aug. 8 THAT a
very serious situation conYronts Ameri-
can tobacco growers and that persons
in Virginia, kentucky, North Carolina
and South Carolina, where tobacco Is
grown. are likely to suffer much dam
the East. has become apparent here to
congressman from these sections du-
ring the past day or two.
Among the most active in seeing that
something be done to relieve the situ-
alton is Representative Ragsdale, of
South Carolina. Today he received the
following telegram from one of his
constituents;
Your telegram received. We are
very grateful for same. our market
Is in a demoralized condition, Inde-
pendent buyers are buying tobaccs at
80 per cent. less than value, and prices
lower every day. We are advising
farmers to hold their tobacco off the
market. but owing to the demoralized
condition they are rushing their to-
bacco on market Any help YOU may
re nder us in the grave condition would
be highly appreciated
Mr.. Ragsdale now has the matter
up with government officials in the
hope that something may be done to
ward off further damage. If tobacco
is rushed on the market and sold at n
low figure it will mean that thousands
of dollars Will be lost TO Virginia. Ken
lucky, South Carolina and tho other
states which produce the article
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-10
GIVES BOTH NECKS
A MONKEY WRENCH
BETTY. PLAYFUL sIMIAN. sCAREs
ACTOR AND ALMOST PUTS MAN
AGER HoRs ut CoMBAT

II YOU were telling funny story
to an audience and n prodiglous mon
key suddenly and Unexpectedly drop
ped upon your shoulders. wrapping Ats
legs around your neck, what would
you dor
It happened 10 James Gildea on the
stage of the Lyric theater last Satur-
dav night. Glldea was delivering his
monologue. when Betty The simian
which performs with Consul. the big
Chimpanxee, escaped from her keeper
ns she was being led TO her cage under
the stage, Betty, IN playful mood,
romped up the stairs. The keeper
followed in hot pursuit. Betty was
out before the footliRhts before the
pursuing keeper gained the top of
the stairway.
The nonologutst almost collapsed
from fright when the hairy body alight
ed On his neck and Betty's neither
limbs folded around his neck. The
CONSERVATION OF the man who was
telling q funny story was so obvious
and unfeigned the audience. erasping
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-10

his tirue, means and labor To promote
the interests OF ht@ state and city,
Connected as he was with importantly
business interests. associated SO in
t;ruate}y with men conspicuous In the
Uphu3}dlUg Of Richmond, and one who
had hiuseif figured largely In her So
ciai life through long period.
Mr. Gray was "A veritable rhine Of
information Tor those who love-
"reminiscences or Richmond Of tho
olden time. With all Of his love for
the past however, there were few
men in this city more deeply inter-
eated Ia her modern achievements or
more hopeful or her future SId aga
never affected his patriotic euthusi-
aeul or his optimistic outlook last in
his dealings with all men ana with
a Chivalric sense OF honor. faithful TO
every trust and wonderfully accurate,
generous, warm hearted, cle9n~mini-
cd and clear headed to the last To
know him was TO know what beautvI
~ the sprlngtime may linger in a
green old age He was beloved by 0li
and young alike and loved to see peo-
PIE happy This summer, amid the
congra tulat{ons Of friends Of ali ages, L
he and AIRS. Gray celebrated thai
sIxtv-fourth anniversary OF their first
visit "a white sulphur At the time
- bis death Mr.. Gray was junior
warden of s. James Protestant
Episcopal church, of which he had
been treasurer for Il Tong period, and
a few wears ago. when celebrating the
niftieth anniversary of his election as
vcsJryman, the members OF ST
James. presented to him q beautiful
loving cup. in appreciation Of his
long service in the interest OF thei
church.
He was for many years member
of the standing committee of the 4
Mutual Assurance Society OF Virginia,
and for long period had been con-
spiCnous in the tobacco trade, he. like
his father. James Gray. and his broth
or, the late Benjamin Gray, having
represented the French government
in the Richmond tobacco exchange.
The body will arrive In Richmond
today and the funeral will be con-
ducted Tuesday morning at 1890
o'clock from st, James Episcopal
church.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-10
WILLIAM F. GRAY
DEAD At RIPE AGE
PROMINENT RICHMOND CITIZEN
PASSES AWAY AT WHITE
SULPHUR SPRINGS.

William Frederick Gray. one of
Rlehmonds oldest and most respected
citizens, died yesterday at the White
Sulphur Springs, in the ninety-second
year of bis age. Mr.. Gray belonged to
one OF fhe old Virginia families, his
father being James Gray, of Rich
mond q He married Eliza beth,
daughter Of Moses S Valentine /, who
survives him
Throughout his long life. OF nearly
a century, Mr.. Gray was a devoted and
>atriotic Virginian, and gave freely Of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-10
RAISE S1,70O FOR
DENNY CHURCH FUND
METHODIST CONGREGATION PEasNS
TO LIFT DEBT OF $4,000 Ba
END OF AUGUST.

The pastor and official board Of Den
ny Street Methodist church, assisted hy
the hearty cooperation of the COM
greeation of the church. have under
taken the task Of raising s4.GG0 with
IN the remaining ts>2nty-one DAYS OF
this month. The desire of the church
is TO finish It's new building TO such
an extent that 1t may be formally
opened on the first Sunday in Sep
tember and while realizing the task
that Is before them. those in charge
are not In the least dsnFayed.
To the present time the building has
been finished on the exterior and in
terror, with the exception of windows.
lighting pews and carpets. The terms
under which the building fund was Sc
cured require that these be paid be
| fore the church can be opened and
| so the people of tho church have up-
dertaken the work.
Plans for this campaign were ex-
planned last week at church recep-
ton. at which Mayor Ainslie and a
number OF other representatives. OF
the city activities were present and
addressed the congregation. The rails
Ing of the fund began at the morning
service YESTERDAY. Rev. ]. W Eure.
, pastor of the church. stated yestcr-
day that on Sunday s1.7oo of the re
| quirod amount was pledged and that
much encouragement was given the
movement,
The Nirginlan will publish each day
bulletin showing the amount raised
TO date and the balance stu to be Sc
cured beginning with tomorrow, there
will also be given the names OF all
contributors and the amounts given
by each, unless otherwise desired by
the donors Each day is shown with
the amount raised so that an accu-
rate record may be kept Of how the
work Is progressing.
( Total 70 be raised ..............S4 600
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-10
JOHN BUNNY HERE
IN SHAKESPEARE

Funny John Bunny. whose comieal
antics on the motion picture screen
have convuised the American public
In recent years. vas prominent az a
Shnkespea~aan actor -5r many years.
Ills last big hit in the legitimate dra-
ma was scored on the role of Bottom.
int he massive production OF Shakes
pcare's a Midsummer Nights Dream, "
in which he appeared at the Academy
Of Muse here seven years ago. Rich
moud piavEoers recall Bunny's wonder
ful performance Of the role OF Bottom
"a tho hit Of the performance. Mr..
Bunny viii appear a. every perform
ance given by the Lucille La Verne
company IN the opening week of the
season
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-10
Explanation Demanded.

Parts, August 9.--It Is understood
here that the French government be-
llevine tina Austrian mobilization is
has asked the Austrian ambassa dor to
explain the fntcutiors of the dual
monarchy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-10
yirginians Registered.

London. Aug. 9-The following
Nirginians have registered with the
American citizens committee here:
William Habfston and wife, OF Rich
mond; Annie c, Fletcher. OF Rich
mond, and Mrs, william NJ. Black Of
Lynchburg.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-10
Essvox CAPTURES Vessel.

Ottawa. August 9.--The naval SER
vice department received word this
afternoon that the British cruiser Es-
sex had captured a German vessel and
towed her into Bermuda as prize of
war
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-10

Dickens famous novel. David Cop
perfield," has been redramatized by
Louis \. Parker, author OF "Dlsracli,"
In Its new dress David Copperfield"
will be called The Highway or Life.
In It's older form Il was known by
both Little Emily" and David Cop
perfeld."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-10

Paris. August 9-The French gar
rison Of Grand Pope, Dahomey co.
operated with the British forces which
occur ! German Togoland Yesterday
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-10
URGING RELEASE
Of HUNTINGTON

New York. aug 9.-Frtends OF Arch
er NJ Huntington. president of the
American scosrphaical society, had an
informal meeting today, at which Il
was decided>to have Edward l. steven
son. secretary Of tho Hlspanic Society
Of America, to go to Washington at
once for tho purpose or urging upon
the state department to act quickly Tn
the case Of My Huntington. who was
arrested win Mrs. Huntington In Nu-
remberg Bavaria, charged with being
a spy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-10

New York. Aug. a--The Aero club Of
America has wired to the German am
bassador. Count Won Bernstorft to inter
cede with the German authorities in
the interests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Archer NJ.
Huntington. who were arrested rs spies
according 70 Dispatches received here.
Henry Woodhouse. editor OF Flying,
said today that MI Huntington was
gathering data for world map for
aviatnrs He said he felt sure that
Count Won Bernstein. who was friend
Of the Aero club, would be able 10
secure the release or the HuntinEtons.
The Aero club IS also trying TO get
in communication with the Imperial
Aero club Of Germany in behalf of
Mr. Huntington and his wife.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-10

and showed that drtak produces pow
erty lie warned the working men
net IN be deceived by Those who were
favorable 70 the liquor traffic. for who
soeyer Is deceived thereby IS not wise
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-10

General Jdnrc, commander In chief
Of the French army, IN shown In this
picture on the left as he appears in
the hel0, with one Of his officers and
aid. They are discussing war opera
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-10

Ksiser Wilhelm is here seen stand
ing talking with two % his principal
admrals, Won Tirpitz and Holtzen-
dorI. This pictnre was snappod re-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-10

tons, and the picture was taken dur
ing recent maneuvers Joffre Is now
In command OF the French troops on
the, border, and lac Is trying TO turn
back the German invasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27

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For thirty years it has been the stand
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Hoit-Tarr

A very pretty wedding took place
Wednesday evening, Nov. %, at the
Libby House. Richmond. when Verina
S. Tarr, formerly of Richmond, was
united in marriage to Guy Stanwood
Holt OF Gardiner. e
The room in which the ceremony
took place was tastefuiiy decorated
with ropes of evergreen and American
holly and the corner in which the brid-
al party stood was banked with ever
green and holly. In the room in which
the gifts were displayed, autumn
leaves were effectively used.
The bride was charmingly attired in
gown Of white silk, made entrain,
with an overdress of lace and pearl
trimmings and carried. a shower hou-
Guet of white roses and swansonia.
She was attended by her sister. Miss
Mabel Tarr, as maid of honor, who
were Hue silk with white lace and car
ried pink carnations. Mr.. Scott Hodg-
kins of Gardiner, cousin of the
groom, acted as best man.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Robert S. Pinkham, pastor of the
First Baptist church, Gardiner Miss
Ruth Norris of Gardiner presided at
the piano and the ushers were Roy De-
Fratus of Gardiner and H. Brown of
Litchfield vlr -t
A large number of relatives and in
innate friends We're present and after
the ceremony an informal reception
was held During the evening refresh
ments were served and the guests
were entrtained with songs by Mrs.
7. ]. Southland and readings by Miss
Tarr.
The bride was the recipient of many
and useful gifts in linen, cut glass,
china, silver, furniture and gold coin.
Mrs Holt is the daughter of Mrs,
Abbie G. Tarr of Richmond and the
sister of Harry L. Tarr, the proprie-
tor Of the Libby House. Richmond. She
is graduate of the Richmond High
school and has been employed in
Gardiner for several years.
Mr.. Holt is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Holt of Gardiner and is en-
ployed in the shipping room of the
r. p. Hazard Co.
After short absence Mr.. and Mrs.
Holt will return to Gardiner, where
they will be at home after Jan. at
SO Plaisted street.