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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-19
N HISS Penny-Wise-and- Pound
MI Foolish walked twenty blocks

n HISS Penny-Wise-and-P Pound
MI Foolish walked twenty blocks
the other day 70 save car
fare and wore out a dollars worth
of shoe leather Incidentally she
provoked such an alarming appetite
that il made quite a dent IN her
pocketbook to pay the check at the
end of her luncheon feast. But Miss
PennyWise was very pleased because
she had saved FIVE cents in car fare,
so she informed me. And do you
know that when I laughed at her she
was really quite disturbed aRd told
me that I was unappreciative OF her
efforts TO lay a foundation for her
future fortunes,
OF course, what she lost by being
PennyWise she gained in health, as
there is nothing better than walking,
but I doubt if this serious young lady
would ever have taen a constitu-
tional but for the idea that her bank
was waiting for that nickel!
Bargain seekers often face the
greatest disappointmcrts. but It has
become a fad or a hobby for some
women to style themselves econo-
mists and pursue the phantom of 1917
less. Sometimes it is Io% more, as
they exhaust their vitality, which
might have proved itself creative II
it were directed in broader and more
profitable channels How triumphant
a woman is when she comes home
from bargain day, exhausted But
she has the assurance that she has
saved a penny or two upon little put
chases even at the expense of a neg
lected home and children, who have
watched and waited in vain for
mother, as she leads a veritable army
of scrambling femininity in their
march upon the long counters OF
Haunting reductions.
The girls around the studios who
do not spend their earnings upon
foolish trinkets and the latest fads
but make it business to save each
week, can afford sensible and finished
wardrobes, which are great boost
and boon to them when they are
called upon for roles demanding
wel-gowned types.
Some women are like some gar
ments-their interest is only in thu
exterior and they care little about TIL,
seams, which may be ragged ana
uncertain threatening at any momen
10 unravel and destroy the ensemble
It is as if they view themselves be
: fore a mirror and preen themselve'
like the peacock, who does not wish
to see his ugly feet. These are tn,
women who buy cheap, dowdy clothes
in the hope they will fool the public
but unhappily they only fool them
selves because our eyes becom
trained to see the real through tn
false, even to Jewels and fabrics.
One serviccable suit OF the yer,
best material is much more economi
cal than two suits of sleazy materia
which may be more effective or chi
to the eye, but at the end of few
| weeks is faded and distorted in shape
Of course this advice does no
| necessarily carry itself to the girl
who can afford many suits. but m
heart is always with the workin
| girls, to which class I feel il dis
| tinction TO belong. am only givin
| my mcager advice in answer t
dozens OF letters from girls. asking
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-19

Answers to Correspondents.
Philadelphia GirICarlyi. Black
veil played opposite me in Such a
little Queen" He is at present with
he Equitable Co.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-19

Graya. Boy Scouts. r. e. Lee Camp.
sons OF Confederate Veterans ana
United Daughters OF the Confederacy
10 assemble at Elba Station this
afternoon at 2:s0 o'clock.
The line will be formed on the
north SIDE OF Broad Street. resting AT
Munford Street, facing south. the
military will form In order OF
seniority. Confederate veterans VIII
form at the left Of the military, AND
the line win march TO the auditorium
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-19

Among tho new service trays. there
are some of willow that are pretty.
The wj{le~ frame Us painted in mar
row black Rrd white stripes. and the
double glass bottom has beautiful
lace dolly between the layers. The
trays are oblong in shape. The stripes
run up and down around the edge and
the handles st either end are quite
h{-h
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-19

What did You do, Miss Pickford,
when you only had rs little money
as we have to spend on your clothes ?
I never felt ashamed because / was
poor, nor did the rainbow-hued shop
windows hold me too long. felt as
every girl feels when she is ambitious
and dreams of harvest future-th2t
my time would come. But / did not
know then that in the coming one
loses the desire for those vanities
which seem so elusive and 90 beauti-
full to US when we cannot afford
them.
Do you remember how you fonged
to have a party dress and when the
dream came true and you were trielred
out in ribbons and lace you decided
you looked quite comm onpiace and
not SO ravishing as you had imagined
Perhaps that was because the girl
who lived next door came in an ever
so much more elaborate gown-rea1
lace and satin-and the dress you had
dreamed of and planned for all those
years was overshadowed and looked
quite unintcresting by comparison 1t
wasn't your dress-that hadn't
changed--but it was you who hadn't
taught yourself contcntmeut- And
contentment IS the key to happiness
Answers to Correspondents.
Philadelphia CirLCarlyi. Black
we'll played opposite me in Such q
Little Queen" He is at present with
the Equitable Co
A A. Co.--About fifty scenes ever
age a reel Split reel comedies are
two small, completed comedies In one
reel, 500 feet allowed for each COM
edy. There is a great demand for
moving picture scenarios. Read NOV
ing-picture trade journals. They viii
tell 70 unuch about scenario writing
T. K. R.-From what you tell me
of your league, would disband: ther
l9t the congenial members reorganize
There can be no evolution WHERE
there is dissension- II Ia always q
good thing for club 10 have pre-
scribed rules, laws and prinGplea
each member to be enforced to obey
as, working with one ideal IN mind
the result is generally harmonious
Leading Mani have advised
often in this column not to pat bella.
donna in eyes to brighten them. foi
il is very injurious.
Anxious Girl-Some of the Creates
literarv geniuses of the age are pool
conversationaiists, and that is nc
drawback to clever girl. such a.
your well-written letter proves 70,
| 10 be. Read current magazines ans
acquaint yourself with all the inter
esting topics Of the day. Your lettei
came too late TO advise you abou
the party.
Angela Most of the pictures an
colored abroad. but the tinted one
are done in our own laboratories
| The shadow pictures are made b,
! double photography-two picture
taken on one piece of film. enjo,
all the plays, as each is so differen
from the others. Sorry ! eanno
write for the bedtime Stories" Yes
we always go to see our own picture
when they are run. not to admir-
them, but to study the flaws in on
acting so we can improve
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-19
MILITARY ESCORT FOR
CONGRESSMAN TILLMAh
WIN Speak At City Auditorium This
Afternoon On Confederate BIZ.
Rig Parade.

Military escort will be provided for
Congressman John y. TTilman' Of
Arkansas who Is to address mass
meeting this afternoon at 4;So @ 'c4ock
at the city Auditorium. on the bili 10
restore money 10 Confederate soldlers
ana their widows, improperly taken
from the South during the civil war.
Major w. Nick. Evans, chief mar
ehal, requests members OF Ine nicH-
-,,sx,,s Highs Infantr. Hines Howitzers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-19

complies In crime Mae Bush. Enough
for that. Great big week - the b.
tou. Enough for that. In the words
of Mr.. Rothapfel. paraphrased sixht-
~. Come and get 'em I"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-19

After having created such success
in THE Cheat and Tennessee S
Pardner." Fannie Ward, the distin-
et,ished American actress, will be seen
at the Little tomorrow, Tuesday and
Wednesday, In the Jesse l.. Lasky
production OF For the Defense"
which was written especially for her
by Hartor Turnbull, author of The
Cheat"
In 1.-The Cheat" Miss Ward was seen
as wealthy young society woman
in "Tennessee's -Pardner" she was a
little orphan girl in the early days OF
California; In For the Defense" she
will be seen as a little French novice,
direct from the convent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-19
WANTS BALTIMORE
RACRIIOES TO PAY TAX

Special to The Richmond Nirginian
Baltimore. Md. March 1S.-A Dill
has been introduced in the Marylanu
Legislature to tax bacheiors III bai-
timore County. Inability to persuade
woman to be his wife is to be no
excuse for the bachelor. Penalty Tor
no1-payment of the tax 8 to be ten
day work on the public roads.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-19

II better selection of plays from
the current releases than those to be
offered at the Colonial during this
week could be made the writer of
this after carefully examining the lists
fails to find them. Charles Cherry
in "Passersby.' from the C. Haddon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22
CHURCH NOTICES

Mrs. Whittemore will speak Sunday at
23o and I o'clock at the Winter street
Advent chapel.
First church of Christ. Scientist: Ser
vice at 1915 A. NJ; subject of lesson
sermon. Truth" testimonial meeting at
80 T. NJ. Wednesday. Reading room at
the church open to the public Wednesday
from to P. NJ.
First Baptist church. Rev. Robert S.
Pinkham pastor: Summer program
Morning worship at 1890 with sermon by
Rev. H. G. Mann. pastor of the Univer-
salist church: evening worship at Z: song
and preaching service. sermon by Rev.
H. G Mann; Sunday Bible school at Las.
Winter Street Free Baptist church, Rev.
F. c, Wright. D. D.. pastor: 1890. morn
ing worship with sermon by the pastor,
subject The Royal Family there will
be special singing; 11.45 Sunday school
hour: 100. evening service in the audi
torium; the pastors topic will be, why
Are You Not a Christian; there will be
special music.
Christ Church. Fifth Sunday after
Trinity Holy communion. 7.3o (men);
morning prayer. sermon. 1890; vesper ser
vice and instruction at ;.
s. Andrews Church, Pittston Services
will be resumed on Sunday evening, July
23rd at : o'clock. The Rev r. w. Plant
will officiate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22
MONMOUTH

Mr.. and Mrs. Charlton D. Miller and
sister. Miss Cecil Crandall of Newton
Center, Mass, arrived this week and are
at George Haynes.
The Goodtimes Club enjoyed a field day
at Tacoma with a fine shore dinner at
Tacoma Inn on Thursday. Those present
were Mrs. Julia Pike, Mrs. Fannie March.
Miss Edna Frost, Mrs. Olive Gilman, Mrs.
Lila King, Mrs. George Howard, Mrs. A.
K. Irwin. Mrs. Ethel Blaisdell, Mrs. Cas-
sic Deane, Miss Ethel Bragdon. Mrs. Hat
tie Whiting.
Miss Viola Roscoe returned Wednesday
from Mt Vernon, where she went to take
part in drama
The Ladies' Circle of the Conerega
tional church will hold it's annual sale
at Grange hall Thursday afternoon and
evening, July 81 Chicken, cold meat and
salad supper will be served from 6 to 2
o'clock. An entertainment will be given
in the evening at o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs E. A. Hall and dauehters
Miss Edith and Miss Ethel, went to Taco
ma on Thursday for an outing. This was
Mrs. Halls first outing for the year, hav.
ing been shut in by illness since earfy
fall Of 1916
Miss Harriet Alexander, chief operator
at the telephone Office in Augusta. Miss
Stetson and Miss Sawyer, also of An.
gusta. visited the central Office in Mon.
mouth on Tuesday.
Miss Clarabel Smith has been the guest
OF Mrs E. NJ. Marks this week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22
EXCITEMENT is
FURNISHED BY
OUTING PARTY

Those looking for excitement can always
find it aplenty for if it is not convenient
ly located can manufacture almost any
brand, although sometime it is slightly
different from the brand expected. AS
an illustration of the truth of the above
we tell the story of merry party of IA
Gardiner young people, chaperoned by
popular dentist and his wife and an equal
ly popular. pharmacist and his wife. who
in three automobiles journeyed on Thurs
day evening to the Barnard cottage on
Pleasant pond. The pond was safely
reached about dusk and a picnic supper
enjoyed after which bathing was the Or
der of the evening. Things passed
smoothly until one Of the young ladies
is said to have remarked that she wished
things were little more exciting. The
water was delightfully."- cool after the hui
mid day Among the party was a young
college man whose education in regard to
swimming had been somewhat neglected
Neither had he learned the fact that white
flannel trousers although splendidly at
tractive are not exactly fitted for bath
ing suit His wild dive and impromptu
bath will long be remembered both by
6lmSef ana CnOSe WITNESSING lne dtl
Prompt first aid to the drowning, afford
ed by the aforementioned druggist. turn
ed the near tragedy into a comedy.
Some of the ladies of the party likewise
have cause to remember the evening, and
the suggestion of being lost in the woods
within a few yards of the camp will
bring frown to three or four fair faces.
One of the ladies knew the exact location
of fine bubbling spring and started to
exhibit her profound knowledge of loca-
ton. forgetting that the woods, like col
ors seen by candle light, do not look the
same by day 1t became another case of
the Babes in the Woods" and although
their shouts were heard by the balance
of the party, it was supposed to be simply
exuberance of spirits that caused them
After a considerable time had elapsed,
during which the gloomy depths of the
forest were fast becoming populated with
new terrors the party was rescued. The
Young lady had had her wish-excitement
had come fast and furiously. The return
trip was made without mishap save an
occasional half-repressed shudder at the
thought Of the gloomy woods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22
MADISON
Agitation Started to Provide
Against Crossing Acct.
dents in Town
FARMERS REPORT BIJMpER
HAY CROP THIS YEAR

In accordance with the recommen-
datlon of the Public Utilities Board
at the hearing in regard to the acct
dent at Old Point railroad CROSSING
last saturday evening, an agitation
has been started to provide some meth
Cd OF safeguarding against such acct.
dents in the future. There have been
several very narrow escapes from more
accidents.
Farmers in this section report the
heaviest hay crop for many years and
some estimate it from 60 to 20 ner
cent greater than last year.
A paper was in circulation Friday
among Madison business men to Sc
cure money for the support of the
town baseball team
Miss Gladys Phillips and Miss Ruth
Marden left town Friday for Old
Orchard, where they will pass a few
weeks outing.
Miss Clarissa Flint of Farmington is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Dinsmore
and other relatives in this vicinity.
Miss Flint was formerly a we'll known
Arson resident
Mrs. George Gunter, who has been
in the State hospital in Augusta for
the past three months. returned home
Friday night restored to health.
Miss Julia Blackwell. who has been
the guest of her uncles. Messrs. George
and Charles Haynes. for the past
week, returned Friday afternoon to her
home at Eustis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22
AUGUSTA LOCALS
CONSUL ERNESTA,
Wakefield GIVES A
TALK TO R0TAR|ANS

Inc augusta Rotary Club held its resu-
lar meeting Friday evening at the Angus
ia House with a good attendance After
delicious supper musical and literary
program was enjoyed.
The feature of the meeting was a talk
given by Ernest A. Wakefield. former Au-
gusta and Gardiner man. now consul ar
Port Elizabeth, South Africa. In his talk
ne PAID tribute to the late United States
senator Edwin c. Burleigh. by whose ap-
polntment the speaker first entered the
service. Mr.. Wakefield spoke briefly of
ontario, where he was consul 10 wears.
and OF India, where he served as consul
Tor year. He then gave a very inter-
est1ng talk upon conditions in South AZ
RIGA and spoke of how the American
trade has increased since the war. Among
the industries of the Port Elizabeth dis.
trict he mentioned that Of ostrich breed
Ing. Probably 90 per cent. of all the os-
trlch feathers in the world are produced
there. And he also stated that Port-E liz-
abeth is the greatest mohair market in
the world
Vocal solos were rendered by ]. Francis
MacNichol. and Fritz o'Marra. pitcher Of
the Augusta baseball team, entertained
the members with dialect songs.
George W. Merrill gave the following
verse which called forth generous ap-
plause:
Office equipment is the line
Inscribed upon this badge Of mine.
With index cards and filing cases,
Chewing gum and stenographer's graces,
We guarantee for a moderate sum
NO one can tell how your business Is run.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

Rome. July 0.-(Via Paris, July N.-A
ministerial decree was issued today plac-
ing the persons and property Of Germans
on the same footing of those of Austrians
and Hungarians. The decree does not di-
rectly mention Germans but states that
allies of Austria are to be treated as en-
emes and their subjects and goods are
liable to sequestration.
Prior to the war German property and
interests in Italy were estimated to be
worth $3.50, 10000. Their value is now
placed at about sl5o.Ooo,0oc. There are
only a few German subjects now in Italy
and these will be either placed in concen-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22
P|TTSF|ELD
Engagement of Popular and
Well-known Couple Made
Public
LADIES OF NEW ERA AUX
Hilary HONORED

Friends will be interested to learn
that Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Day of Bellows
Falls, Vt. have announced the engage
ment of their daughter Miss Elzab beth
Day, to Charles B. Haskell Miss Day
held the position as teacher of domestic
science at Maine Central Institute for
the PAST two years and while in town
made many friends. Mr.. Haskell is the
son Of Mrs. Alice Haskell and the late
Charles B. Haskell of this town
Miss Byrde Hatch Of Brockton,
with Miss Grace Rogers.
Mrs. ROYAL is visiting her daughter,
Mrs. McNabb, at the Lancey House.
L. H. Goodwin has been on a two
weeks business trip to Portland.
Mrs. Bertha Goodwin Of Portland,
who has been visiting for q few days
with Mrs. A. H. Burse, returned Friday
to Newport, where she is visiting rel
atives.
Mrs c. P. Libby is entertaining her
mother. Mrs. Julia Crabtree Of Ellis
worth and sister, Mrs. S. T. White Of
Bangor.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. E. Getchell, Daniel
Getchell, Mrs. L. NJ. Robinson and
their guest, Mis- Hope Buxton of Abb
bolt motored to Bangor and Hamp-
den Thursday
Rev. Mr. Miller, who has been pas
tor of the Baptist church in Harmony
for the past year, has finished his du-
ties and has gone to Vassalboro. Mr.
Rankin, student at Colby College.
will preach in Harmony during the
summer.
Stephen Files has accepted a posi-
ton as clerk at the L. H Goodwin
clothing store to take the place Of Hal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

Special sale at Beane's this week
Jergens violet glycerine soap and large
can of Jergens violet or rose talcum
powder, both for only 29c. 40c. high
grade chocolates only 29c. pound in
plain boxes. Delicious, rich creamy
ice cream served at our large sanitary
soda fountain. Poland spring water,
Moxie. Grape Juice. Orangeade, all
popular drinks served al our fountain.
Page and Shaws chocolates fresh each
week by parcel post. Apollo chocolates
"the kind that are different in neat
sealed boxes. We sell Thermos Bot
ties, Flash Lights, Cameras, Genuine
Persian ivory brushes. combs, mirrors,
etc, at Beane's prescription drug store
Three registered druggists. Store open
evenings. Electric car tickets for sale
here.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22
FAIRFIELD
CHURCH NOTICES

Services at the Methodist church
for Sunday. July %. will be as usual
Morning service at 1915, at which the
pastor, Rev. c. Oscar Perry, will speak
from the following subject: Our
Best for Christ" Sunday school at ~
NJ, to which all are invited to attend
Arrangements will be made for the
annual Sunday school picnic and class
picnics at this meeting. Evening SER
vice at Z o'clock and will include a
sermon by the pastor. Regular week.
ly meeting of the Epworth League on
Tuesday evening at 7.30. Miss Ida
Fletcher will take charge of meeting
and the subject for discussion will be:
rs 1t Easier to Be a Volunteer Thar
to be Home Standby" Services for
remainder Of the week will be as usual.
W. A. Smith. editor Of lions Adj
vocate will occupy the pulpit at the
services at the Baptist church on
Sunday. July %. Mr.. Smith has been
a frequent speaker at the church and
always has an interesting word for
those attending. The regular session
Of the Bible school will be held at Il
NJ. and a full attendance is desired.
Regular meeting of the Christian En-
deavor at o'clock and the leader and
subject will be chosen at the meeting.
Mr.. Smith will deliver the evening ad-
dress at the regular meeting at Z
o'clock. The mid-week prayer meet
ing will be held on Tuesday evening
as usual.
Services at the Salvation Army hall
On Sunday will be as follows: Sunday
school at 10 A. M; Holiness service
at II A. NJ; outdoor service at 2
o'clock; indoor service at $50; eve
ming service ct o'clock. Outdoor and
indoor services each evening Of the
week, excepting Monday and Tues
day.
Rev. Alexander Dugre, pastor, SER
vices for Sunday will be a. follows:
Mass at A. NJ; High mass at 10 A.
n. .Xesper- -sezYica Mas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22
LOCAL DRIVER OF
AM. EXPRESS co.
AMONG MISSING

Frank Bredo. a driver on one Of the
local teams of the American Express
Co, is missing. Bredo failed to ap-
pear as was his custom at the Office of
the company after the last trip Thurs
day afternoon. Agent w. E. Ward has
reported the matter to the Bangor
headquarters. 1t IS estimated that
Bredo had somewhere in the vicinity
of SIS Of the comp US money in his
possession at the time Of his disap-
nearance. He resided on Mechanic
street and has been i'll the employ Of
the company at the Gardiner Office for
q short time. Previous to this he was
If the employ of the same company
at the Portland office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

won high honors on the speaking
stage as the star in Alias Jimmy
Valentine" recently achieved another
distinction during the production Of
The Beggar Of Cawnpore," Triangle
feature, in which he is starred. 1t
was that Of being numbered among
the most daring of the Ince players.
Warner at first was not seriously
regarded as an athlete. when he ar
rived at melville. Therefore, when
he was handed a script in which the
part he was to play called for a long
swim, some of the men who make a
business Of risking their lives in dan
gerous stunts concluded that one of
their number would be picked for the
task of "doubling' the star. But
Warner decided that no one need
double" him. and told Producer Ince
he would play the part.-Adv.