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SIX Probably Best Program Since Date ot Opening Will Be Presented to Movie Fans at Strand This Week A Massive Production, ‘‘Julius Caesar,” is the Especial Fea ture of the Week, and Will Be Shown Tuesday. There Are Two Hundred Scenes to This Play and is Composed of Six Reels. Many Other Good Productions Monday— William S. Hart, tn ■"The Bargain " Tuesday —“Julius Caesar," pro moted by George Klelne, fllmdoin’s foremost producer. Wednesday Clara Kimball Toting, In "Goodness Gracious,” and Francis X Bushman, in "Blood Will Tell." Thursday -H. It Warner, In "The Ghost Breaker." Friday -Max I’igrnnn and Lolita Robertson, In "The Booster School master." Saturday Marguerite ('lark, In "W lldflower." The Strand i« presenting, this week, probably the best program since the date of opening. Every picture is .1 feature of the }iJKh«*ni class and in ev ery picture there m a star renowned tn the moving picture World. William 8. Hart, Anthony Novell!, Clara Kim ball Young, Pratt els X. IJwihman, H. B Warner. Max Flfman, J.olita Hob •rtaon, and Marguerite Clark are nnmcK to conjure with In film circle*, fart r aud patrons nre BHHured o. ti week of the most thorough enjoyment. The especial feature of the week's hill in the massive production, “Julius Caesar. " Produced by the name man who presented “Quo Vadis," featuring the same alar, and made at a < o<-1 exceeding that of any film yet, “Julius Caesar" i« easily the great photoplay of the year The film Is in six reels and two hun dred scene*. Twenty thousand people b. r represented in the picture, thous ands being required in the “mob’ scenes. Home idea of the enormous difficulties attached tn staging the production can be understood from the statement that a miniature elty of Borne was built, covering six square city blocks, eight cars of concrete were musical corny OF THE BEST AT THE BIJOU Management of This Popular Theatre Has Engaged the Ohes Davis Musical Comedy Company For Week The Bijou management has engaged foi the enaulng week one of the moat highly recommended musical comedy companies on the rood The Ches Du els Musical Comedy Company. One of the features presented hy this company Is the "imperial Quartette. ’ Press notices from cities In which this aggregation of sinners Ims been hoard arr to the effect that It is one of the best male quartettes. Isionl lovers of music will he Interested to know that this Is the quartette that Inroduced "The Memphis Hlues" ns a quartette selection. Three distinct bills will be offered by this company. Monday and Tuoh day the. will present "The Isle of Bon Hon." Wednesday and Thursday the hill will h<- "A Night on Bingham's Roof Oaiden.” The concluding hill will he n combination of inlnstrelsv and vaudeville, closing with an after piece that la said to he screamingly funny. The usual three reels of high class pictures will he shown at every per formnnee. Monday and Tuesday the pictures will he "Nearly An Artist. "Tele of a Kklrt," and Twixt I,me and Duty." On the following two days will be seen the three reel feature, "A Spy for a Day." Friday and Haturdtn the fUJouacope will offer "Won by Cooking." "Hod Chief's Ward." and "Wanted a Practice” The week’s program In detail fol low*: MONDAY AND TUESDAY. “The Isle of Bon Bon.” CAST. Johnny Wise joe Varnell Miss Hateman (A lady of the Island) Fannie Paraona Mr. Deai.v (who has been deaf SO years) Jack Parsons ) Gaston (A French Walter) Jim Pritchard Jake (a hungry negro) Ctu-a Dm s 'The I.ong Dost Doll Marlon Pate SCENE The Island of Few Men. MUSICAL NUMBERS). I—Opening Medley. ..Chorus , I—" Alabama Hound" Ches Davis and Chorus rt—" Cotton M oon" J Jack Paraona and Chorus 14 —"Mandalay" | Joe Varnell and Chorus ■l—"Poccalo Hand" * ...... Fannie Parsons and Chorus ll—"I Wouldn't Want to ()o Out” ‘5 Patterson Sisters fm —Selections by the Famous Imperial Quartette I WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY “A Night on Bingham's Roof Gordon.” CAST Mtaa Hlngham (The Owner of the Garden) Fannie Pars.aw Johnny Know-lt-all (Her Mana ger) Joe Varnell Percy Sweet (Just I.tke His Name) Jim Pritchard Jake (JUst .a Walter) Ches Davis S Guests— Clarice Marlon Pate Angles Doris Deane Cutey Margaret Patterson Fluffy Ruffler Angelin Patterson Evening Star (Almost as quite as Percy i BUI Payton SCENE —Hlngham Roof Garden, New York City MUSICAL NUMBERS I—Openlng Chorus. “When 1 Dream of Old Erin." by the Imperial Quartette and the Girls l "You've Won Mr Heart" Jack Parson and Chorus * 'Dancing Around" Joe Varnell 4 Specialty and Par tie* D i—" Can't Get Awav From It" Jim Pritchard 4 Specialties hj Patterson Sisters 7 Selection hy the Famous Impel Qugrtette. used In the construction of a Gaelic fortress which Caesar's army storms and destroys, and thirty vessels were constructed and made seaworthy. All 1n all, the picture Is a wonder ful s pectin le. It has hern truly called "Fllmdom’s 42 Centimetre Gun.” “The Bargain" Tomorrow. The offering for tomorrow, "The Bargain," is a eompelltng story.fraog.it with sensations and thrills, exceptional scenic beauty, and capital pantomimic acting. Mr. William B. llart, who Is featured, has played more classic roles than any actor In America. The scenes are laid In the Grand Canyon of Arizona, giving the picture an air of decided freshness Inasmuch as the territory has not before been covered by “movie" camera men. The story is typically Western, full of fast, thrilling action, some of which Is must sensat onal. one scene In par ticular warrants special mention. Mr. Hart and nis horse roll over and uvei down a steep embankment. The act Is most wonderful hut It seems almost miraculous when It Is learned that neither of them was seriously Injured. Mr. llart. win, lakes the part of Bill Stokes. "The Two-Gun Man," is con stantly exhibiting his prowess In the saddle throughout the picture. Special Announcement. The Strand management has secured the most remarkable photoplay mns terpleee that has ever been presented anywhere, “The Spoilers," from the hook of the same name by Rex Beach. The rental In Augusta Is SIOO.OO per day and It cannot he rented for less than two days. Hem elt will be utiown at The Ktrund Tuesday and Wednes day. January 5 and 6 (in account of the great cost of ren tal. It will he absolutely necessary to advance prices, the admission on these dates being 20 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. The picture comes In nine reels. The shows will start every two hours, be ginning at 11 a. m. X Finale bv the Entire Company. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. The company will offer a variation In that it will give 20 minutes of min strelsy, 30 minutes of vaudeville, and :;o minutes of fun find froth: in a screamingly funny nfterplece. The minstrel act Includes all the mole find female members of the company in an elaborate first part with n display of elegant costumes. The three acts of vaudeville come nexl, while the 70 minutes’ show concludes with the af terpiece. Tango Contost Thursday Night. Thursday night at 9 o’clock there will he a special feature in the nature of n "Tango Contest.” These have al ways proved interesting and Hint, on i hursday will he no exception to the rule. A THRILLING MOMENT So**** from "The Ghoet Breaker," showing at The StMind Thursday. THE MOVIE FANS' MARVEL P ®tP»r * gSrwr WPwSi ANTHONY NOVELLI. Anthony Noveilia at "Caesar" and Jeannette Trimble as "Cornelia," in George Kleine's master spectacle, "Ju lius Caesar," showing at The Strand T uesday. SEC’Y BRYAN TRYING TO LOCATE DIPLOMAT’S WIFE Washington, hei retar> Bryan is en d»viwiring through the German govern ment to locate the CVmtosse de But*- arret formerly Miss Caroline Storey, of this city. When last heard from she was in Brussels. The Germans would not permit her, it satd. either to join her husband, who is Belgian minister at Petrogmd or communicate w Ith her mother here. Mr Storey recently received through friends Information that her daughter was dangerously 111 in Brussels. Since that time nothing has heen heard from her The Count de Buiseeret was one time Belgian minister to this coun try. January First Will Be Dividend Day; Over $300,000 Will Be Paid Out Here Banks and Other Corporations Declare Dividends---$75,000 Will Be Paid in Interest to Savings Bank Depositors---The Corporations Declaring Dividends. January first will be dividend day In Augusta and large amounts will be paid out by various corporations. Some have already declared their dividend*, Chile others will declare within a few days. fine item alone which will mean a great deal In Augusta will be the pay ment of two per cent semi-annual in terest on approximately $3,750,000 tn Augusta savings banks, which will amount to about $76,000. Interest is paid twice a year, January and July. The John P. King Manufacturing Company has already declared a semi annual dividend of 3 per cent on $!,- 000.000 of common stock, which will amount to $30,000, ami 3 per cent on $300,000 of preferred stock, amounting to $10,600. The following is a list of the banks and other corporations which have al ready declared, or will declare, the usual semi-annual dividends on their capital stock: Augusta Savings Bank, 5 per cent on $50,000 -$2,600. Merchants Bank, 3V4 per cent on $200,000—57,000 (quarterly). National Rxchange Bank, 4 per cent on $400,000—516,000. Chief Master-at-Arm R. C. Heggie Says IJ. S. Navy, While Not Largest Numerically, is the Most Efficient and Best Trained Former Augustan, Now in Charge of Naval Recruiting Station in Syracuse, New York, Makes Able Address Before Scien tific Body. Mv R. <’. Ilegg\e( son of Mr. and Mrs. W .1 Huj<Kir, of Grovelow|i, a nephew of Mr. Nrwton HcKKir and a brother to Mrs S. W. Wilson ;«nd iyr. Jack Heg k!c, oi Augusta, made a hit In .Syracuse, N»*\v York, recently, with an address on the American Navy before the Zeta Sig ma Psi fraternity. A rfpoTt of Mr. Heg gio p address appears in one of the Syra cuse papers. About 15 years ago Mr Heggie Join ed the United States navy and as an ap prentice seaman and has climbed stead ily upward until he now holds the rank of chief master-at-arms with the pay of a lieutenant. He has been assigned to take charge of the navy feorulting sta tion at Syracuse, New York, which is an important position. The following from a Syracuse paper tells of his address to the Zeta Sigma Pal fraternity: "Chief Master-at-Arms II . C. Heggie, United States Navy, in charge of the recruiting Station, was the target f >r questions pertaining to the develop ment of the American navy when he ad dressed the regular bi-monthly meeting of the Zeta Sigma Psl (Scientific) Fra ternity nt the Technology Club in the Vlnnev building Inst evening. •llu officer entertainingly and in stinctively presented the topic to the members of the society and their friends; tlie keynote of his remarks being that tin* United States navy, while not the greatest navy of the world, numerically, is the most efficient and best trained. Neutrality was respected by the speaker and the members of the society. “It Is the plan of the young men. members of the fraternity, to invite prominent auth<**4iies cm scientific sub jects to address them twice each month. M.\ Heggie’s remarks last evening proved of much advantage to the stu dents. After being introduced, Mr. Heggie told of the present status of the navy the advantages which the blue- Jarket* now have over those of a decade ago, the efficiency of every department of the service which has resulted from thorough training, the opportunities of a navn. career and the furthering of the spirit of personal advancement, which Secretary Daniels has inaugurated in the navy among ttie thousands of men in every branch of the service. AUGUSTA CHILD DEAD IS RESULT OL A SPARKLER Three-Year Old Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Decker Died Saturday As Result of Burns Sustained. Notwithstanding the fact that fire works were barred in Augusta Christ nut* by" an ordinance passed by city council, a death has resulted from their use. The victim was the little three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. YV. M. Decker, at 458 Broad street, Majorie Klizabeth. Her death resulted from burns received from a "harmless” Sparkler, a sulphur substance on a Piece of wire that issues thousands of tiny stars. It seems that the ehttd while holding the sparkler, accidental ly let it come in contact with her clothing, w hich were set on fire by the Wire as it was red hot. Her clothing burst into flames which enveloped her, burning her badly about the body The blnru was extinguished as quickly as possible, the best medloitf aid obtain able was procured but ti/no avail. She died Saturday afternoon at the resi dence of her parents at 4 o’clock. Her sudden death is mourned by her numerous little friends, and particu larly a shock to her eiders, who re member her as a lively, bright and lovable child, and all extend their sym pathy to the family in their bereave ment. The funeral announcement will be made letcr TWO HAGENBACKS KILLED. St. Louis. Mo. Word that Lorens and Henry Hugenback, menagerie owners of Germany, had been killed in battle was received today by Geo. r>Uvkman president of the St. Louis Zoological Society. The news originally came in a letter tv* Peter Bohnemm, a native Hollander, from a friend in Germany. THE AUGUSTA HERALD, AUGUSTA, GA. Planters Loan and Savings Bank, 8 per cent on $50,000 —$4,000. Union Savings Bank, 4 per cent on $100,000—54,000. Georgia Railroad and Banking Com pany, 3 per cent on $4,200,000 —$125,- 000 (quarterly). Atlantic States Warehouse Com pany, 3 per cent on $200,000 —$6,000. Bonds. Sibley Manufacturing Company bonds, 2% Per cent on $450,000 —$11,- 250. Atlantic States Warehouse Company, 3 per cent on $135,000 —$4,050. Sutherland Manufacturing Company, 3 per cent on $50,000 —$1,500. Several thousand dollars will be paid out on January Ist as interest on city of Augusta bonds and throughout the year large amounts are paid in inter est on state and municipal bonds. Also interest on bonds of cotton mills are paid at different times during the year other than January and July, many bonds hearing interest periods in Sep tember and March and others in May and November. On January Ist or before, there will be over $300,000 paid in interest in Augusta. “Following the speaker’s remarks, the members were asked to present ques tions pertaining to any phase of naval warfare; naval equipment; construction and efficiency of the many types of ships, navigation, submarines, torpedoes, guns and turrets, explosives, Vange find ing in target practice, mines, deep sea diving strategy, training schools, armor, hollow pipe masts, radio-telegraphy and other topics of interest. "The principal item of interest dis cussed was the modern submarine. Many types of the fish-like craft were discussed. Torpedoes, their structure, mechanism, operation and efficiency and effect when hitting true was a subject reviewed in conjunction with the sub marine. "Chief Heggie stated that one of the best examples of American naval effi ciency is that one of the superdread na lights recently made a record of six shots, true hits, with the modern 12- inch gun in 56 seconds. It must be re membered that when records are being timed the men are in their places and the magazines below the turrets are locked At a given signal the shells and pov.der are taken from the storage rooms, hoisted, placed, rammed and ex ploded with lightning speed, A single shot can be completed 14 seconds after the magazines are opened. "There was much discussion on the complement of ships, the.equipment of the gun turdets and the discharge of broadside shots by ships of the various nations "The Straits of Magellan were pictured •by Chief Heggie. He told of the topo graphy and hydrography of the land and sea ir. the vicinity of the recent naval battle between the warring powers and described the treacherous waters of Cape Horn arid the straits during the period of high and low tide between the Atlan tic and Pacific oceans, when at times th*r* 1m a difference of 21 feet in the levels of the bodies of water. This, he remarked, was undoubtedly a hindrance to maneuvers in the late battle. “The battle of Vera Cruz, the life and happenings at that port during the summer nnd the trip around the world which the American fleet made a few years ago, were discussed." ANNUAL BANQUET THE SIGMA FRATERNITY Will Be Held at the Genesta Hotel on Evening of January First. Some of the Speakers. The annual banquet of the local alumni chapter of the Sigma Nu col lege fraternity will be held at the Ge nesta on the evening of January Ist. The speakers will be Messrs. Isaac S. Peebles, Jr., Henry C. Tillman, of Greenwood. Ernest J. Watkins, and Eugene Moore. Mr. Bradley Chester will preside ns toastmaster. Messrs. August Schweers, H. G. Hatch, and Stewart Harris have the affair In charge, which Insures a most enjoyable occasion for the members of the fraternity. Among the members of the local Sigma Nu chapter are Messrs. Isaac S. Peebles, Jr.. S. F. Darlington, Ernest J. Watkins, Henry C. Tillmin, Am brose Schweers, August Schweers. P. Heard Thornton, Stewart Harris, Hradley Chester, Joseph 1., Herman, Eugene Moore, C. C. Host, H. G. Hatch, Charles J. Stewart, Warren C. Da venport, Joseph B. Davenport, Jr., Charles F. MoKlnzle, Jr., Judson Pil cher, C'ourtland Johnson, Robert Cof fin, J. Milo Hatch, James E. Parker, and Joseph C. Fargo. STRONG A. R. C. BASKET BALL TEAM ON FIELD The Richmond Academy athletes are devoting their attention to basket ball now that football is nothing more than a memory. Indications are that a strong five will be put into the field. Mr. E. C. B Danforth. Jr.. Is acting as coach. There Is some excellent basketball material at the Academy. Several men who have had quite a deal of ex perience are among the new students. These, In addition to the old A. R. C. j players, form a strong nucleus for an excellent team. Among those who will try out for the team are Bryan, Davis, Field, Armentrout, Wilson, | Bailie. DeYaughan. Saye and Rigsby. A schedule has not been a ranged as yet. but It Is possible that games wilt be played with Lanier High, of Macon, Savannah High, and possibly 1 others. WILL GEORGIA PUT ON TICKET COLLEGTOfIS? Persistent Rumor That Col lectors Will Be Put on. Gen eral Manager Wickersham Could Not Be Reached For Statement Yesterday. There has been a persistent rumor going the rounds in railroad circles in Augusta that the Georgia railroad would put on ticket collectors within the near future. General Manager Charles A. Wickersham is out of the city and could not be reached yester day and no one at the Georgia rail road would discuss the matter. From the general talk which has been heard one would judge that the Georgia road is at least considering such a proposition. There are a number of railroads in the South that have ticket collectors, the Southern being one of the first to place them on the trains. BELATED MONET REACHES HEBE Ordinary A. R. Walton Receives $1,020 From State Pension Commissioner. Ready to Pay Out Money onday. Judge Walton has received from Hon. John VV. Lindsay, Commissioner of Pensions, a check for $1020.00 to pay the pensioners who failed to get the amount due them when the other pensioners received their money last February . Judge Waiton says he will be ready to pay those who are entitled to be paid on Monday morning. Those to be paid now are: Elizabeth Autrey .Saryalda J. Bran don, Nancy A. Butier. Savannah A. Car roll, William J. Cobb, A. B. Crump, Mary E. Descombes, Sallie B. Flem ing. Mary J. Hays, Catherine M. Hill, Sarah A. Posey, Catherine R. Palmer, Zark J. Smith. Elizabeth Thrift. Eva Trnmmerhauser, Mary Lou Wheeler. Thos. J. Williams. Judge Walton also received a report of the new' applications sent for ap proval and to he put upon the pay rolls for payment for 1915. The following applications were approved: Fannie V. Corley, Elizabeth Deas, Mary C. James, Mary E. McNorrill, Margaret A. Paul, Georgia A. Reeves, Annie D. Skinner, Georglana E. Storey, Lucinda Turner, Cynthia Williamson, Amos K. Clark, Jos. E. Durr, Wm. J. Freeman, John J. Jacobs, A. C. Holt, Daniel C. Kerce, John W. Touchstone. HOTEL ARRIVALS Hofbrau Hotel. W. B. Brice and wife, Columbia, S. c.: R. C Reynolds, S. C.; H. M. La itham, City; H. W. D’Ford, City; W. i Wager, Ga.; T. J. Mullen, Jackson i ville, Fla. Genesta Hotel. i G. W. Cannon, Ohio; Mrs. R. Tay ilor, N. Y.; Miss Taylor, N. Y.; J. L. i Lodge, N. Y.; A. W. Dupree, N. Y.; iP. Haney, Atlanta, Ga.; D. F. Moon, S. C. Albion Hotel. G. D. Plant, Ga.; M. C. Lane, Ga.; .1. A. James, Va.; Mr. and Mrs. i Holmes, D. C.; F. Mamach, N. Y.; G. H. Garrett, Ga.; J. H. Brawn, Ga. Plaza Hotel. W. W. Robinson, Atlanta, Ga.; F. C. Schrawer, Tenn.; Z. S. D. Magoner, City; L. c. Sikes, Md.; G. W. Adams, S. C. Rheumatism % Remarkable Home Cure Given by One Who Had It—He Want* Every Sufferer to Benefit. Send No Money—Just Your Address. Years of awful suffering; and misery have taught this man. Mark H. Jackson j of Syracuse, New York, how terrible an enemy to human happiness rheumatism ; is, and have gven him sympathy with all unfortunates who are within Its grasp. He wants every rheumatic vic tim to know how he was cured. Read what he says: ; \^HR&raS ••I Had Sharp Puna Like Lightning Flashes Shooting Through My Joints.” "In the spring of 1893 1 was attacked by Muscular and Inflammatory Rheuma tism. 1 suffered as only those who have It know, for over three years. I tried remedy after remedy, and doctor after doctor, but such relief as 1 received was only temporary. Finally. 1 found a rem edy that cured me completely, and It has never returned. 1 have given It to a number who were terribly afflicted and even bedridden with Rheumatism, ano It effected a cure In every case. 1 want very sufferer from any form | of rheumatic trouble to try this marvel ous healing power. Don't send a cent; simply mall your name and address and 1 will send It free to try. After ou have used It and It has proven Itself to be that long-loiked-for means of curing your Rheumatism, you may send the price of It one dollar, but. understand. I do not want your money unless j-ou ere perfectly satisfied to send It. Isn't that fair? Why suffer any longer when positive relief is thus offered you free’ Don't delay. Write today. MARK H JACKSON. No 491-A tlurney Bldg. Syracuse. N. Y." Mr Jackson Is responsible. Above I statement true.—Pub. Maxwell House Coffee _ is the clubman’s favorite, pleas ing, his palate, reviving his ener gies and affording, a feeling of comfort and satisfaction nothing else can g,ive without a noticeable after effect. Wherever Good Coffee t's Sold. CHEEK-NEAL COFFFE CO., Nashville Houston Jacksonville ■r Wn. Jq X jl 'ln □■Hwi ARGUMENTS IN Li BUTE CSSE Will Be Heard Tuesday After noon, December 29th, Before South Carolina Railroad Com mission. On Tuesday afternoon next, De cember 29th,. at Columbia, arguments will be heard before the railroad com mission of South Carolina on the ques tion of increasing the fares between Augusta and Aiken from 25 to 40 cents. Representing those opposing the increase will probably be Messrs. L. J. Williams, H. E. Gyles, John F. Williams and E. F. Brigham, while Vice President Pardee, of the Augus ta-Aiken Railway and Electric Cor poration will doubtless come down from New York to argue the rail road’s side of the case. Mr. J. P. Wood will also represent the railroad. AT THE BIJOU MONDAY AND TUESDAY, December 28th and 29th. Ches Davis Musical Comedy Co. Present The Laughable Farce Entitled "THE ISLE OF BON-BON.” Scene: The Island of Few Men. This is a very mirthful farce in which there is an abundance of good singing, tuneful musical num bers, and “nifty” dancing. The fea ture of the bill Is the “Imperial Quartette,” these boys certainly can and do sing. Three Reels of Those Always Top-Notch Motions Pictures from the Bijouscope. Ask Anybody About the "Worth- While" Bijou Pictures. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, December 30th and 31st. “A NIGHT ON BINGHAM’S ROOF GARDEN." Scene: Bingham Roof Garden, New York City. Just look at some of the musical numbers and specialties. “You’ve Won My Heart, “Danc ing Around," “Can’t Get Away from it," "When I Dream of Old Erin," Special*.’-s and parodies by Ches Davis, Selection by the Imperial Quartette, Specialties by the Pat terson Sisters. Three Reels of Choice Pictures from the Bijouscope. You Can’t Beat the Bijou Pic tures Anywhere for Fun. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, January Ist and 2nd. The Biggest Show Ever Given for the price. "20 MINUTES OF MINSTRELSY” "30 MINUTES OF JAM-UP VAUDEVILLE” ”20 MINUTES OF FUN AND FROLIC IN AN AFTERPIECE." The minstrel act includes all of the male and female members of the company in an elaborate min strel first part with a display of elegant costumes. The three acts of vaudeville come next while the 70 minutes, show closes with a screamingly funny afterpiece. Verdict: "BE BIJOU - BOUND.” “BIG SHOW, SMALL PRICE.” MATINEE CONTINUOUS, 2:30 to 5:00. All Seats 10c. NIGHT CONTINUOUS, 7:30 to 10. Lower Floor 20c. Bal. 10c BIG SPECIAL THURSDAY NIGHT 9 P. M. TANGO CONTEST WITH AUGUSTA LADIES AND GENTLEMEN—COME. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27. The attorneys opposing the increase are hopeful, on the showing they have made, to convince the majority of the commission that a previous order granting the increase be revoked. Otherwise the order for the increase will go into effect January Ist. N. Y. TRUCK DRIVER SAYS HE SAW ASSASSINATION New York.—A truck-driver who de clares he saw the shooting of Barnet Bass, wealthy enemy of the so-called poultry ring, who was murdered last month, was brought forward today by the investigators of the crime. The new witness named Sullivan, declares he can identify the murderers. To night it was said District Attorney Whitman was relying on Sullivan’s testimony to make positive identifi cation of two gunmen now in custody, as the actual assassins of Bass. Sullivan is expected to go before the grand jury Monday. THIS WEEK AT THE STRAND —HOME OF— PARAMOUNT PICTURES BROADWAY STAR FEATUREB. WORLD FILM CORPORATION. £i!?£ GE KLEINE ATTRACTIONS. GENERAL FILM EXCLUSIVES. ELECTRIC FEATURE FILMS. MONDAY, DEC. 28TH. Paramount Picture Co. Present The illustrious Broadway Favorite WILLIAMS S. HART —IN— “THE BARGAIN” A compelling story fraught with sen sations and thrills, exceptional scenic beauty, and capital pantomimic ac tors. Mr. Hart, who Is featured, has played more classic roles than any actor In America. Schedule of Starting Hours: 10:30, 11:45, 1:00, 2:15, etc. TUESDAY. DEC. 29TH. George Klelne, Fllmdom’s Foremost Producer, Presents "JULIUS CAESAR" The mightiest spectacle in the his tory of motion pictures. It’s Fllm dom’s 42 Centimeter Gun. It Is a co lossal masterpiece, featuring AN THONY NOVELLI, and a supporting cast of 20,000. This picture is reputed to have cost $385,000 and took two years to construct it. It is greater than "QI'O VADIS," made bv the same producer and features the same great star. It Is well worth a dollar—You s«* It for a dime. Schedule of Starting Hours: 10:30, 12:00, 1:30, etc. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 30TH Broadway Star Features Present "GOODNESS GRACIOUS” This is one of the finest three-reel comedy pictures ever made, featuring Clara Kimball Young (star of “My Official Wife"), Sidney Drew and Ned Finley. It Is “Movies as they shouldn't be’’ and is one great big laugh. Also for this Date General FHm Exclusive Presents "BLOOD WILL TELL” A photoplay nxaterpiece in three pnrts, featuring the world-favorite, FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN. You can’t afford to miss seeing the double program this date at the STRAND. Schedule of S’arting Hours: 10:30, 12:00, 1:30, 3:00, etc. THURSDAY, DEC. 31ST. Jesse L. Lasky Through Paramount Program Presents the Emi nent Legitimate Star, H. B. WARNER, —IN— "THE GHOSTBREAKSR." A famous Broadway success with Mr. Warner in his original role. A drama of thrills by Paul Dickey and Chas. W. Goddard. Recent famous $2 success. Schedule of Starting Hours: 10:30 11:45, 1:00. etc. FRIDAY, JAN. IST. Masterpiece Film Co. Through Al liance Program Presents Max Flgman and Lolita Robertson —IN— "THE HOOSIER SCHOOLMASTER" This is one of the most widely read book by the American public and the filmed version is thoroughly in keeping with the greatness of the subject. This is us good a picture as can be had to start the NEW YEAR AT THE STRAND WITH, SO BE THERE. Schedule of Starting Hours: 10:30. 11:45, 1:00, 2:15, etc. SATURDAY, JAN. 2ND. Daniel Frohman Through Paramount Program Presents The bewitching fascinating, charm ing and clever MARGUERITE CLARK —IN— "WILD FLOWER" This is one of the sweetest and most beautiful pictures ever shown the moving picture public and scored s huge triumph In the Strand some weeks ago. Hundreds who fatted to see it then, also those who did see It have asked for its return. Well, he on hand SATURDAY, JAN. 2ND. PICTURE START? EVERY HOUR BEGINNING 10:30 A. M THIS IS THE OREATEKT WEEK of FEATURED EVER ASSEMBLED "BE A STRAND REGULAR"