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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-23
IS ACQUITTED ON
GAMBLING CHARGE
FORMER RICHMoNDER GOES
FREE IN NORFOLK COURT IN
BOOkMAKING CASE.

Especial to The Richmond Nirglnian.)
NORFOLK, VA, Jan, 23.---Policc
Justice Duncan to-day dismissed the
charge against sidney Hofheimer, for
mcrly 1T Richmond. for alleged book
making here ON the Jacksonville, Fla.
horse races. The court held that the
title OF the act made pool making only
unlawful. and though the act itself
Mas against hookmaking. the defec-
tive title made II unconstitutional az
10 this, IL WAS also held that the
betting was oral and the witnesses
having nothing 10 show that they had
placed any money on the horses. there
could be no conviction.
The special naval court OF inquiry
To inquire into the explosion on the
battleship Delaware. when nine men
lost their lives. has begun aboard the
Delaware In drXdock at the navy yard
here
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-23
TWO CHAPTERS GRANTED
EN CORPORATION COMMISSION

The following charters. both To
hlchmnnd corporations, We're granted
by the state Corporation Commission
Monday:
me kentucky Securities Corpora
ton. OF Richmond. Va, Incorpora
tors--Percy NJ. Chandler. president:
j. h. Trimble, secretary and treas
urer. Of Philadelphia. Pa. Ware e.
Gay, X, Raymond Brown and II. RI.
thalkley all OF Richmond. Va. Can't
tai stock-Maximum. $4,000. 600;
minimum, 100000. Objects and pur-
poses-Security holding company.
Virginia Patent Sales CORPORATION
of Richmond. Va. lncorporators--J
\. Purcell. president, James IL. Price.
$. G. Gordon. secre-
tary ana treasurer. all of Richmond.
va. capital stock-Maximum. $500
QUO: minimum, $50. 900. Objects and
purpnses-~To manufacture and adj
vertise street signs etc.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-23
THREE CASES HEARD
IN SUPREME COURT

The proceedings in the supreme
court Of appeals Monday were. as fol-
lows.
Ford. ct al v Chelf--argucd by Jas.
l.. Shelton for puintir in error and
by H. st. John coaIter for defendant
IN error. and submitted Cohen and
Winston, Rscrs, Y, Waford, Collector.
submitted
Jacksons Admr Y. Wickham and
Northrop. Northumberland by w. d.
tardwell for plaintiff IN error and hy
X ~. Mann for defendant, and sub
mitted
HE next cases Ia lie called are:
No, Ca Norfolk and Ocean View
Hallway Co... " Consolidated Turnpike
Co. te ais
No. 66.-.City National Bank of Roa-
noke Na., y. Hundley te al.
No. 6f.--N Western State Hospital Y.
General Board Of Directors of State
Hospital for the Insane
NO. 'e,-~Carpcnter, ct al v. Camp
Mfg Co.
- Ne-77i--Titt. afacNauarc syndicate
" BOYD. te ais
No. 72.--Phillips Y. City of Ports
mouth
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-23
LUKE LEA GOES ..
TO u. S. SENATE

NASHVILLE. TENN. Jan. 2s.--I.uke
Lea, independent Democrat, was elect
ca = ,. senator 10 succeed Senator
James b. Frazier, by the Tennessee
legislature to-day. This ends a dead
lock of more than a fortnight. Lea
was considered a dark horse
Lea Is owner Of the Nashville Ten
nesseean, of which former Senator
artnack was editor when murdered
by tn" Coopers Carmack had been
bitterly attacking Governor Patter-
sons administration. and his murder
re ulted in the wrecking of the Deme-
cratic machine and the election of a
fusion candidate for governor
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-23
Funeral Of M. s,ieatop.

The funeral of Mr.. Frank II.
Cleaton, who died Sunday morning or
heart failure, will take place Tues
day at IL A. NJ. from the residence
oof his daughter Mrs. w r. Toone.
1903 Second avenue. Highland Park.
and the interment VIII be made in
RiVerView Gem etery
Mr. cleaton. who was in his seventy
ninth year. was Confederate sol
dicr. native of Grecnsville county. a
resident of Richmond for the past
twenty years, and a member of Miz-
pah Presbyterian church. He leaves
a widow. Mary w. Cleaton, and Ave
children Mrs. W. r. Toone, Mrs l.. r.
Fleming. Miss Sue G.. cleaton, ct
Highland Park: Mrs. ]. A. Leach.
Barton Heights; MIR. Marvin +.
Cleaton. Tampa. Fla
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-23
IMMATURE ARSENAL
FOUND ON NEGRO

| Why should any civilized man IN
a civilized community and in a civ
| ilized age find ii necessary when walk.
| ing about the streets In the broad
light of day to carry sufficient wea.
pons and ammunition about his per-
son to aueil South American insur-
rection?"
That was the question put to Moses
John, of Strawberry Hin by Magis-
trate T. j. Puryear on Monday morn
ing. Moses couldn't answer He
hemmed and hawed and shifted from
foot to foot twisting one hand about
the other. gazing vacantly at the cell
ing and giving other evidences OF EN-
barrassment and confusion.
Now. tell me, Moses. ordered
Magistrate Puryear. why YOU were
carrying these weapons around?"
Deed. boss. I don't know" said
Moses. II cean f'got how l come to
tote EN-"
Where did you get them, Moses 7"
questioned the magistrate.
II dom fo'got dat, too. boss. Dey
warnt mine. dom even know whose
dey is
Magistrate Puryear mentally re.
viewed the facts In the case. John.
son. hilarieasiy drunk. SO IL Was all
legged, had been found on Chestnut
Hill Saturday night and arrested ~
Policeman r.. -. Halter. When search-
ed the miniature arsenal was disclose
ed From one Of the negro's pockets
was taken 32-calibre Iver-Johnson
revolver. loaded and ready for use.
In anothe pocket were found about
forty cartridges to fit the revolver.
Protruding from the depths or I
vest pocket was long razor. keen
and shiny and capable OF INJECTING
much damage IL welded by person
skilled In Its Use. From other pock-
cts we're taken two long. keen-edred
pocket knives. :. In view Of the facts
and Moses inability to explain or r..
member. Magistrate Puryear sentenc.
ed johnson to sixty days On the roadA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-23
STOCK MARKET IS
STRONG At START
WALL STREET BEGINS wEEE
WITH PRICES HIGHER THAN
AT SATURDAYS CLOSING.

NEW YORK, January 23.--The
stock market started strong to-day,
prices of majority of the issues
showing fractional advances over
Saturdays close.
The general tone of the market was
strong during the first hour and many
stocks were carried to the highest SO
far this year
Government unchanged; other
bonds strong.
Selling appeared in the second hour
which carried prices down one to two
points.
Stocks closed firm
The market continued under pres
sure during the afternoon, but no fur
Their substantial losses were sustain
ed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-23
PRESIDENT STEVENS
DENIES RUMORS
CANADIAN PACIFIC WILL NOT
USE &. q u. TRACKS IN TRANS
CONTINENTAL ROUTE.

President Stevens, ef the G, & q.
Railway Company. denies the rumors
originating in the West that traffic
arrangements had been made with
the Canadian Pacific railroad where
by that line could operate trains be-
tween Chicago and Cincinnati over the
tracks of the G. q O. Railway of In
diana.
These reports are alleged 10 have
been given cut by officers Of the Ca
madam Pacific, but President Stevens
says no such arrangements have been
made.
The reports also asserted that the
Canadian Pacific would eventually use
the &. Il q. tracks Ia Newport News
thus giving IL a transcontinental route
President stevens says the report
is absolutely without foundation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-23
GREAT INTEREST IN
ROAD MEETING
OF PENINSULA
HIGHWAY To MEET IN WILL
IIANfAsIrRE T,IrIesnkX
LIsMsBURG TUESDAY.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. Jan. Ca
Representatives of Richmond Nor
folk, Newport News. Hampton, Old
Point, Phoebus and the several PEN
lnsula counties Will convene here
Tuesday to discuss ways and means
for the construction OF the Peninsula
highway from Richmond to Hamp-
ton Roads. The movement. which
was inaugurated by the roads and
parks committee of the Newport
News Chamber of Commerce. has Gre
ated general interest. A plan for
financing the prospective highway has
already been developed by the COM
mlttee,, and will hs Submitted to- tsts
meeting, - .v,... /. &c. ..-....,, :.
large attendance is expected at
the meeting. which will be followed by
luncheon provided by friends OF
the enterprise.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-23
COTTON FLUcTUATES
AT MARKETS OPENING

NEW YORK, Jan. 23.--At the
opening cotton was irregular, four
points higher to five points lower The
census report proved a stand on Ca
bles weer about as due. but local bear
pressure became aggressive when Ii
was seen that the ginning figures were
not inspiring. broader demand and
after the start the list sold off.
Cotton prices: January. 1863 a. So;
February. 1880. offered: March. 1885
6s7; May. 15.04m05: June. 149Sm
SO; July. 1890 o. OF; September, 1874.
october. f3.3s63 80; December. 1928
~ 20
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-23
INCREASE SHOWN
BY GINNING REPORT

WASHINGTON. January ga
cotton ginning report issued by the
census bureau to-day shows 11.254.-
lis bales, counting round as halt
bales ginned from growth of 1910 to
January Is. as compared against o.
1882 bales ginned from the growth
of 1909.
Round bales included this year are
l1o,sf5 as compared with 146.37s
for 1909
Sea Island included, s6,41f for
1910; as compared with 92.191 Tor
1909.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-23
To INVESTIGATE
TOBACCO TRUST

Special 70 The Richmond Tirginian.)
RALEIGH, n. G.. Jan. 23--fx-Iudge
Ewsrt In the lower house. offered a
Feaeaaaasfg afs;st tie Legislature appotnf
= commission of five 10 Investigate
charses that me American Tobacco
Company Is openly Violating the anti
trust law OF North Carolina. The com
mission is TO report its findings 20 the
house as speedily az possible. 1t went
TO Judiciary Committee. No /
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-23

portrait of President jefferson
DAVIS. Of the Confederate States of
America. copied from the likeness in
the Westnpr4land- Club nr Cnnfeti~
crate Museum, will ne hung in the
governors mansion before many
months have passed. Governor Mann
has closed a contract for the paint
ing 81 the portrait with John r
walker, No time limit il fixed in the
contract. but II is understood the
painting VIII be ready for hanging
IN the mansion late In the spring.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-23
ARGt MENT HIGGINS IN TRIAL
OF EiPLEY AND COLLIDE SMITH.

MARsHFIELD MO. Jan sa--FoI-
io"'rg Judge skinner charge 10 the
jury the attorneys for the state to-day
began their arguments in the case 81
after Dpiey and Goidie smith.
charged with the murder OF efau,iey
hetchel. the pugilisi The case will
probably go 10 the jury tonight or
Tomorrow morning
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-23
he Weather

RICHMOND VA. JafI Or -Eoraoo >,
for Richmond and vicinjhyi Eair w,sa1h
err tonight and Tuesday. continued
cold
WASHINGTON, u. Nan aa--ts,ra-.
cast for Virginia Fait Tonight ana
Tuesday, slightly warmer in north sn.t
west portion 50 80"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-23
WEATHER CONDIT,Oy~

ported this morning from the Great
Lakes TO the North Pacific Coast and
throughout most of the Mississfpui
valley. At New Orleans the tempera-
ture reached so degrees yesterdav In
the Atlantic States south of the Poto-
mac river the temperatures as com
pared with those of the corresponding
houf yesterday are locally 20 degrees
lower. Rain began in this vicinity
sunday morning and was quite gener
al over the Atlantic Seaboard 7.
changed to snowNeariy this morning
and more than inches fell at many
mountain stations.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-23
DEADLOCK STILL ON
WITH DEMOCRAT LEADING

. DIES MONIES. IA. Jan. aS.--Tha
senatorial deadlock remained practi-
caiiy unchanged at the joint ballo,
today. Porter (Democrat) leading
with &C votes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-23
GAVE HER CLOTHES;
he CUTS THEM UP
-------------
CASE IN POLICE COURT WHICH
REVEALS DOMESTIC
TRAGEDY.

Aaron Cox, as the court record gave
his name. but who appeared to an
sMer To the name Of Abraham. made
the seasoned attendants sit up and
take interest when he appeared be-
fore Justice crutchheld Monday
Cox ID shade lighter than ebony.
but the dignity that he carries around
with him H. almost awe-inspiring. To
emDhAsfze Is be dresses well and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-23
y VARIOUs CITrEs

IN NNNHVlS NTTIEN.
observations are for the "a hours
ending at A. M. Eastern Standard
time.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-23
SALES.


Chicago. ILL.,, Jan. Is, 1911.
The feadfng futures to-day, ranged as
The evening world., 1911-09-15
CITY BORROWS
FROM |NTERBORO
ALLOW INTEREST
Railway Had Millions on Hand
in Anticipation of Sub
way Building.

That the city has borrowed money
from the Interborough and two OF ia
subsidiary companies became known to-
day. In all s2.250.000 was borrowed
at different rates. Comptroller Prem
dergast says hat the Interborougn
company offered rate Inducements that
could not be obtained from any other
source. IL was purely n business prop
osition throughout.
II appears that the 1nterborough IT,
self had borrowed millions In antici-
patton of subway building. and II 10
his money which II now being loan ell
TO the city at q rate less than the In
t~erborough Itself paid for the loan.
The city's loan was negotiated az fol-
lowe:
Interborough Rapid Transit Com
pany. S.5Oo,OO0 at 3 3-I6 per cent. in
forest. matures oct. 90. 1911.
subway Realty Company. S25, 900
at SIS per cent. maturing Jan. 2.
1919.
Rapid Transit Subway Construc-
ton Company, 100000 at 3i-< per
cent, maturing Nov. %. 1911.
The interest which the city 10 to pay
on these loans is lower han II has paid
for a number OF years. 1t IN explained.
The records in the Finance Department
show that, too.
The evening world., 1911-09-15
FOUR RACING
AUTO UNXURT AS
TURNS TURTLE
Policeman Dodges Larsen's
Attempt to Run Him Down
and Car UpsetS.

Ludwig Larsen, q wealthy Sec box
manufacture. living at No. sIs Decatur
avenue. the Bronx: his wife. his sister
and his brother-in-isw rad an almost
miraculous escape from serious injury
early this morning when an automobile
Larsen was driving at high speed turned
turtle In front OF the Coney Island Hos
pital and wa reduced to q twisted mass
Of junk. Not one Of the four received
even . cut or a bruisc.
Mounted Policeman Butler OF the
S~heepshead Bay station. was on horse
back In the centre Of Ocean Parkway
directly In front OF the hospital when
he saw the Larsen car coming toward
him going at what no afterwards aid
was a speed OF forty miles an hour.
He held up a warning hand as a signal
to the driver to stop. but Larsen did
not heed him.
Instead. according to Butler. the driver
turned the car directly toward him, as
u to run him down. Butler says he
swerved out OF the way suddenly and
the car continued to the side OF the
road where Larsen again turned 1t
round and made straight for the police
man. according to the latter's story.
As tho automobile swung back to the
centre OF tho road 1; skiddcd and turned
completely over. Butler took one look.
jumped from his horse and ran into the
hospital for assistance. When he
emerged with several doctors all we're
surprised to nnd the members Of the
automobile party surveying the wreck
age.
There's no one hurt said Larsen.
except the car"
Then I'll put you undor arrest." sald
Butler.
In the coney Island Police Court this
morning Magistrate Voorhees, at first
lined Larsen so for reckless driving
When he heard Buffers story OF the
alleged attempt of the prisoner to run
him down he held the latter In $1,000
bail on a charge OF attempted fclonious
asss uit. There will be a further hear
ing next Wednesday.
The evening world., 1911-09-15

Ro.cH. wro was recalled 20 become o
,nciraJer D. tdt Russian Council % 'hr
Empire. WEI :dt" tn evening t.i.L tor
Adams. Nurr" BE expects 30 mo- pres.
dent Taft's train from Boston and 'lde
with hiT ns far as Syracuse.
The Baron explained That he expects
80 ave Washington before o." Prose
ident returns from his prospective
Western trip and nat he does not want
TO leave America without sarirs good.
by to the President, with whom he aa-
been on close terms Of friendship FOR
years. His train arrangements were
planned by former senator chauncey
Dcpew, n fellow passenger, who has the
time tables OF tho New York Centrll.
as well as other OF its statistics, at
his myers ends.
Mr.. Depew looked more hale and
hearty Thar in years. lie IL seventy
eight, but as he put II to-day, "A man
is at his best after seventy"
Mr.. Depcw said he did not think the
Moroccan question will result in wal be-
The evening world., 1911-09-15
WEALTHY INVALID
CARRIED FROM HIS
BURNING MANSION
$4,000 Home Of Aged Tim
othy Sellew in Upper Motclair
Swept by Flames.

1hs SSN.eeo mansion Of Timothy q.
Ssliew ct Park street and rnwood ave-
nee Uppsr Montciair. N. J.. was quilted
~ 0Ps early to-day. with . loss OF
eSe.esN.
n. Ssiisv. who II seventy-nvs years
slA and an invalid. was carried from
the burning building by his trained
auros end two ome servants 20 the
hose Of DR.. II. Messenger Ayers. across
the street His wife was prostra, ted by
the sxcltemsnt and had also TO DC as
slstod IL making her escape through the
smcks and namsA-
The IRE started IN q defective niue
about I o'clock. One OF the servants
awaksaed TO and her room nllcd with
enoks and quickly spread the alarm
fAsoagh the house. The eoaohman.
1aass Burns. tried TO send an alarm
bv@ the telephone. but the wires had
Nbe0 burned away.
= He rushed across to Dr. Aycrs's house,
rang the bell several times and then
Dtarted for the IRE house half a mile
AWAY. The delay In getting the alarm
'shrouGh gave the flames great Roadway,
md when the nrcmen arrived the upper
Ab4os7es were in full bisse-
u Mr.. Seliew. who has been IN invalid
Tor year.. sustained n severe shoct
ffrom the eHcttsnseni and II In . cr1tical
s coudition.
IA The fire occurred In the most fashion.
@Sls district OF Upper Montc!air and a
1humbss Of the seiisss' wealthy neigh
The evening world., 1911-09-15
PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
TO FORCE SCAR TRAINS
Hearing on a." Question Will
Be Open to Public on
Sent. &c.

The Public Service Commission to-day
ordered n hearing to he held on Sept,
20 to determine whether or not eight
car trains should he run on the elevated
lines In Manhattan. At present the
limit IL seven cars, The resolution ia
to determine: .
"First-whether the lnterborough
Rapid Transit Company should be or
dered to operate. during rush hours
eight-car trains"
Standardization IN addition OF
changes In tho elevated lines OF the
Manhattan Railway Company should bo
ordered as necessary 10 tho convention,
md safe operation OF such eight-car
trains"
The PETERBOROUGH a few days ago re.
fused TO accept the certificates prepare
by the Commission for the third-track.
ing and building OF extensions to thu
elevated lines. under the condition.
prescribed.
The evening world., 1911-09-15

These are ALL-WOOL ovHcoats made after our wv models. Not al assem-.
bage Of nondesuipt odds and ends but our W standard stock
In few months other houses will De advertsng reduced sales of overcoats
at similar pices-and the coats will be vastly interiors Wise men Will NOT
I'll NATL CoId woafber oo,
The evening world., 1911-09-15

While stretching a c,othesiine on the
sSoof OF No. 70 East One Hundred and
Nineteenth street. Mrs. William Carroll
test her balance by the breaking Of the
46op~ and fell Ave stories to the pave
mont. She died instantly. Her fve-year-
"a son witnessed her fall n told ths
keighbors.
The evening world., 1911-09-15
BARON ROSEN GOES TO
ALBANY TO MEET TAFT,

Among the passengers on the Baltic.
which oock.d to-day with capins of ali
three classes GRO Tded almost to capacity.
was Baron Rosen, Ambassador from
Russia. who has come to close up his
affairs in Washington preparatory to
returning 10 Russia In answer TO the
recall sent oni by the Cznr naron
The evening world., 1911-09-15

tween Germany and France. buy II war
should come II would nvO.ve tho whole
o.; Europe. with Russia and England
allied with France.
The evening world., 1911-09-15
Mems Sample Shoes

we nave Dcen so as to
acquire a large number of manufac.
turer's sample shoes to offer in the new
store at an exceptional price.
These samples were used in taking
orders for the present autumn and win
ter seasons, SO that they represent ad-
vance styles. Sizes 6 to 7, B and c
widths. Such shoes as sell usually for 81,
$3.50 or SIS; our price S2.S5.
For men who require different sizes
than these, we suggest our S2.65 shoes.
In all sizes from 6 to IL inclusive, B to z
widths.
Welted shoes, made just as more expensive
ones are made. Especially favored by young
men who like footwear that possesses distinct
style. Black calf and tan calf. S2.65.
Mems Underwear
Me~dium-weight natural color merino shirts
or drawers, soc each.
Combination suits Of ecru ribbed cotton,
short or long sleeves. ankle length, medium
~weight-seconds Of each ST. grade. CSC.
The evening world., 1911-09-15

In a few months other houses will b
at similar prices-and the coats will be
wait! Cold weather won't
Mems Fall Suits
All-wool fancy fabrics, $40 to Sl6.
Black and blue thibets, $l2.50.
Unfinished worsteds, SIS.
Wanamaker- Special Suits. bearing our own
label, are SIS.
Mems Soft Hats
New Tomorrow Morning
Months ago we planned this hat surprise for
Unexplained to give them the sort Of soft hat,
in smooth or rough finish, for which they have
been paying So, at a price considerably less.
In surprising the men, we have surprised our
selves, for we find that we can fix the price even
lower than we had hoped. 1t is S1.35. Five
shades in each, the rough and smooth finish.
Black Derby Hats, 81.
Mems White Collars, Soc dOzen-Put up
in boxes, IL assorted styles in each box. The
best collar offering in New York.
Silk Scarfs, 12Ec each-Ten shades. self.
striped. Of the usual Csc grade.
Sample Shirts, 65c.-In two sizes only
IS and 1919. Of the usual ST and $l.50 grades.
Mems Half Hose
Mercerized cotton socks in black, tan, gray
navy. blue. Extra strong heels and toes. l8c
pair, three pairs for soc.
The evening world., 1911-09-15
SAFETY ana

SAFETY ana economy
are the two essentials assured
purchasers of eyeglasses at our
eight offices.
Thoroughly experienced
Oenlists for examination, skilled
workmen to construct the lenses
and competent Opticians to ad-
Just the frameS--a concentrated
service that guarantees depend
able glasses at reasonable prices.
Harris Eye6laSsss--S2 or more.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-03
LYRIC GARDEN THEATRE.

There is an unusually strong and varied program at the Lyric Garden Theatre, now running, and to be con- tinued until Wednesday night, a suc- cession of feature acts and novel of ferings- that far surpasses last weeks show. The prominent act is the Gull Hson-Villa Go. of five artist comed
 ians, who will present the brisk and breezy one act comedietta, Sung" This is one of the most recent en- tries into vaudeville from the 'legi- innate" ranks, and has proved re- markable success everywhere. Those time tried favorites, "The Big City Four, one of Americans leading comedy quartets, always find it easy to make a genuine hit, as their combi- nation of harmony and comedy is right up to the minute. The Europ- can acrobatic comiques, Le Roy, Leddy and Wilson, in their break neck novelty, Pumping the Bumps, "hurricane' stunts. '"The Minstrel Boys, Leopold and Francis, in their black face musical act, offer lots of new comedy, incidentally playing on a dozen various instruments. The polite entertainer, Miss Dorothy Du- mont, as '"The Girl from Broadway, will present an entirely new speciality, and Loren Delbridge, Bridgeport's vo- cal favorite, will render several spIen- did song selections. The motion photo plays, changed daily, and of which ject, are always an attractive portion of the Lyric program. The atmos- phere and surroundings at this popu- lar resort are delightful at all times, particularly during this present hot spell, where a fan is unnecessary