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- In the quarters of a confirmed bachelor are several candidates for the state of matrimony discussing their fates, when one produces a paper in which he has advertised for a lady with certain qualifications. In great glee they depart for the appointed place, and arriving at the establishment the candidate is introduced to the several applicants. In turn he is entertained by one endowed with ability to paint, the poet laureate, the pianist and violinist. In conclusion he is entertained at dinner, and the many delicious dainties placed before him so tickle his palate that he desires to see the cook. The little maid is brought out and very shyly accepts his compliments, and when he finally expresses his preference for this demure little maid in foreign costume, he brings upon himself the intense hatred of the others, who leave in disgust. The series concludes with an enlarged view of the maid feeding the human monster and thus insuring his perpetual affection.
- Soldiers' barracks are shown, a corporal's guard is being drilled, one of whom is very awkward and slovenly, for which he is reprimanded and is sent off to clean up and report to the commanding officer's quarters. There, he is ordered to gather all the luggage and convey them to the train on which the officer and his wife are to depart. What follows can better be imagined than described. His awkwardness and seeming lack of knowledge as to the value of the different wearing apparel he displays, in packing the luggage, is excruciatingly funny. At last all is packed, and loading the numerous bundles upon different parts of his anatomy, he starts off for the depot. Dropping, breaking and spoiling his charges, he arrives at the train shed just as the train pulls out. The soldier has orders which he has learned to obey, so he starts off in a hot chase after the train. The next series of views depict the soldier's ridiculous adventures in tramping fifty-five miles through the country. Each adventure lightens his load and finally he reaches the quarters of his superior, who, with his wife, are anxiously awaiting the arrival of their baggage. Their dismay and disappointment is very keen indeed, upon beholding the faithful orderly appear on the scene with the remains of the baggage, a tiny fruit basket. As a balm for their wounded feelings, they "take it out" of our faithful hero.
- A pretty maiden, basket on arm, leaves the farm yard and heads for the woods to pick fruit. The course takes her through woods abounding in beautiful rustic scenes. Finally reaching the objective spot, she leaves her basket on the ground and with the aid of a ladder climbs up to the branches of the tree from which she plucks some fruit. A young man happens on the scene, and gallantly lends his services in passing the basket up to her, after which act he removes the ladder and playfully threatens to leave her up there unless she will permit him to "pick a cherry" from her lips. She finally prevails upon him to permit her to descend, but she refuses the reward that he claims. Acceding to her request, he climbs up the tree to pick more fruit, and to punish him for his former bold advances, she removes the ladder and struts away, leaving him up in the air, wildly gesticulating for relief. The last scene is a colored and close view of the buxom maiden munching cherries and mischievously winking and smiling at the audience as she decorates her ears and neck with ripe cherries.
- The introductory scene shows us the typical abode of the hunter in the mountain district and the affectionate leave-taking of the hunters as they start out upon their mission We follow them as they scale the cliffs and ford the mountain torrents, carrying with them guns, ammunition, ropes and other necessary equipment. Reaching a summit they scan the mountain side with the aid of a telescope in the search of game, and sighting a mountain goat they are about to dispatch him when the animal moves out of range in the protection of a sheltering border, all unawares of the respite to life the gods had meted out to it This necessitates a hurried scampering over more dangerous cliffs and down precipitous declines until they are again afforded a favorable position from which, to pluck off their prey. The unerring aim of the hunter is awarded and we can see the goat, peacefully feeding on the mountain side and entirely oblivious to the danger to which it is exposed, fall and roll down from precipice to precipice. The hunters are now seen scurrying along in their anxiety not to lose sight of their prize, regardless of the dangers to which they are exposing themselves. By means of a rope one of the men is let down to the ledge on which the carcass of the goat is found resting. After properly fastening the rope to the feet of the animal he deftly climbs the rope to a place of safety and now the prize is drawn up where it is fastened to a long pole and borne upon the shoulders of the men the homeward journey is undertaken. Evening has now set in and in the moonlight they stride along with careful and steady step, proud of the success of their day's labor. Reaching home, the game is conspicuously displayed to the admiring gaze of the mistress, who compliments her spouse very affectionately upon his prowess.
- After a portrait of the child, suspended in papoose fashion, the scene opens with the luxuriant apartment of a wealthy merchant. The nurse enters, carrying the infant, but the mother refuses to receive the little one and orders it placed in the cradle. The husband enters and, after an affectionate greeting, is asked for money. He offers a bank note, but this is of insufficient denomination and more is readily supplied. After the departure of the husband the woman prepares a wallet, which she places in the clothing of the infant and then replaces the little one. Summoning the chauffeur she proposes that he dispose of the little one for her. This is refused, but when she places a bank note into his hand he yields. Placing the child in a wicker basket, the lid of which is closed, the man takes the child out to his car. We now see the auto speeding along the country lane and stop suddenly. Making a hasty survey the basket is removed from the car and placed alongside the road. The man speeds back and visits a grog shop, where some time is spent. We now revert to the home of the merchant. Returning, the merchant finds the place vacant. The child is gone, and upon the arrival of his wife he receives only a shrug of the shoulders in answer to his inquiry as to the whereabouts of his son. Later the chauffeur is summoned, but still in a drunken stupor he is unable to give any information. The man is driven almost to distraction at the disappearance of his child, and is a pitiful sight, left to his own sorrow, without even a word of comfort from his wife, whose apparent indifference must be accepted as an evidence of guilt. The scene now changes to that of a dense wood, with a man busily cutting up a tree with his adze. Wiping the perspiration from his brow the man concludes to return home, and as he wends his way through the woods and comes out upon the highway he encounters the wicker basket. Opening it he perceives its contents and, carefully replacing the little one, he carries the basket to his home. We see him enter the yard. Putting away his adze, he enters a building, the dimensions of which seem to indicate the want of material wealth. The room is scantily furnished, but neat and clean, and we see the young housewife busily engaged in preparing the meal. After an affectionate greeting the husband requests the table set for two, and without further explanation he opens his basket and presents the infant, which is received with great delight. The wife discovers the wallet, gives it to her husband, who opens it and, noting the contents, thrusts it into the cupboard. The basket is placed upon the cupboard and they take their seat at the table. This poor but happy home having acquired further cause for gratification, is indeed a citadel where love and joy reign supreme. Thus we leave them until ten years later, when we see the merchant and his wife stop near the place and, dismounting, they make an inspection of the children playing about, and failing to recognize the one they seek inquiry is made and the informant leads them around to the home of our woodsman. Inside the door we see the same general furnishing and, seated on a chair, is the man with the boy of ten at his knee. In answer to a knock at the door the man opens and bids his visitors welcome. The boy respectfully removes his cap and when the parents, recognizing their child, step forward to embrace it, we see it shrink back and, throwing its arms about the foster-father, seek protection. The parents now explain their relationship to the little one, but the foster-father will not yield and, going to the cupboard, brings forth the wallet, which he delivers in the original condition. The parents are obliged to depart without the child, and when the foster-mother returns from her momentary absence we see how happy they are as all three embrace each other.
- Sleeping chamber. Mother is brought in from a stroll. Physician appears and ruefully shakes his head. The son appears and very affectionately greets his mother. The physician's remarks and demeanor, however, fill his heart with consternation, and after the physician leaves we see him take leave from his mother and directly he reports at his office. Unable to keep his mind on his work his eyes wander about the room, note the open safe. Absence of employer from room causes the temptation to rise, and he struggles hard with himself; takes a quantity of money and is off. Sick room, nurse leaves room a moment. Mother has an attack of heart trouble, struggles and falls back into chair, dead. Son reaches home, rushes into room, too late, as mother is dead. No need for money he returns to office. Scene in office. Employer returns, detects shortage. Suspects employee because of absent hat and coat. Leaves office. Return of the heart-broken son. Replaces money. Employer appears and accuses him of unfaithfulness. Son points to money in safe and explains his trouble. Both rush off to home of the employee. Death chamber. Son and employer enter, and directly both embrace each other as the latter realizes the grief of the former and extends his pardon. Son thankful to his benefactor for his kindness and sympathy.
- A sensational tragedy in a traveling circus. The scene illustrating the first chapter is a circle of house-wagons in common use by the itinerant circus. Seated on a box is the clown, who is the leader of the company, and upon hearing a signal by the trumpeter all the members come forth and form a procession, after which they return for a few minutes, break ranks, reform and proceed to the large exhibition tent. The first exhibition is by a member of herculean strength, who deftly handles a huge dumb-bell. This is followed by an exhibition of skill on the part of two gymnasts. The clown now exhibits his skill as a marksman by shooting a hole through a card in the hand of his wife, who is also a member of the company. He now performs the "William Tell" feat of shooting an apple from the head of his wife. Each performance is followed by applause from the audience. The entertainment concluded, the audience and members of the company leave the tent, and in so doing one of the audience is seen to show affection for the wife of the leader, which is also observed by the clown, who gives evidence of jealousy. His physiognomy is distorted as the pangs of jealousy vibrate his frame. Seating himself in the interior of the tent he loads his gun with exceptional care, using a larger cartridge than is regularly his custom. The scene now changes to the outside of the tent, where we see the clown doing chores preparatory to retiring for the night. To one side we see the wagon serving as a home of the leader, and, slinking along the outskirts towards this wagon, is the figure of the stranger; he signals, and the leader's wife comes forth from the interior, scantily attired, and both are observed to exchange evidences of great affection for each other. Hearing the footsteps of her husband the two part, the man running at great speed, but too long did they linger, as the parting kiss is given in full view of the husband. He gives chase with a weapon, but being unable to catch the offender, returns to his home and, entering it in a fury, brings forth his wife, whom he upbraids and rebukes severely for her faithlessness. The scene now changes to the original, and the procession forms for entry for the evening exhibition on the following day. The various acts are performed and applause follows as vigorously as the night before. The clown is again to perform his act, but this time he chooses the "William Tell" act first. His features are a study as he takes his position and takes careful aim, and a moment later he pulls the trigger. The figure of the wife collapses. Excitement is at highest pitch and the wife looks pleadingly at her husband, who is apparently overcome with grief. Some of the members of the company immediately spring forward to raise the fallen figure and, kissing the outstretched hand, the leader looks regretfully into the eyes of his wife as she reposes in death, a victim of her own unfaithfulness and the jealousy of her husband.
- With beaming countenance a very pretty young lady faces the audience and then, with a piece of chalk, writes upon a blackboard: "Good-night." Smiling enchantingly she bows and slowly recedes from the platform.
- A very beautiful series showing the difficult feats accomplished by a company of Italian cavalry. After the company gathers they ride off over the hills, jumping hurdles, sliding down steep inclines and vaulting a wall at the verge of a hill they jump and slide down onto the road and scamper on. A beautiful drill. At the same time the ground covered makes an interesting panoramic view. Very thrilling feats are accomplished, and interest is maintained through the full length of film.
- A very pathetic subject, illustrated in a striking manner. A number of children are playing in the woods, when a dog makes his way up to them with a splinter in his foot. One of the children withdraws this and bandages the foot with a handkerchief, whereupon the dog returns to his master, a peddler. Seeking the hiding place of a squirrel the oldest of the three children falls from a tree and lies there unconscious. The shades of night are gathering fast and the other children are making every effort to locate their brother, but in vain, and with heavy hearts and tear-dimmed eyes they return to the anxious mother and relate their experiences. The neighborhood is all agitation in a few moments and all join in search of the missing lad. A peddler happening along seeks the cause of the excitement and offers his dog as assistance. The other little ones recognize the dog and, showing the animal the handkerchief, the dog is off in quest of the one who served him so kindly. All follow into the woods and, with lighted torches, they seek the lad. The dog, however, is the successful one, and soon leads the anxious father to his son. Returning home with the lad all are overjoyed, and the father wishes to reward the peddler, but he accepts nothing, as he maintains that the obligation rests upon him for the kindness of the boy towards the dog.
- In a humble home are seen the parents and children of a peasant family. Other male relatives are also present, but there is nothing to eat and no means of securing anything. On the verge of desperation the husband takes the gun to go out after some game. As the laws prohibiting poaching are rigidly enforced, the wife cautions him, but the pleading little one stimulates the father to go out in quest of food. He is scurrying through the woods and has killed a rabbit, also a bird, and is just about to pick up the bird when the officers who have been following at a distance place their hands upon him. The game and gun are confiscated, and after taking his name he is sent on home. At the house everything is in readiness for the meal they are expecting, when the crestfallen father returns. Soon an officer reports to take the man into custody for his offense, and the scene is heartrending. The wife and children entreat the orderly to be lenient, but he must obey orders. His heart is out in sympathy with the family and the little ones clutch him about the neck in their entreaties. A commanding officer appears to ascertain the cause of delay. The orderly is reprimanded for his negligence of duty. When later the prisoner is called and must either pay a fine or go to prison he enters the office, where the orderly has just written a letter to his mother and enclosed a bank note for her needs, but, moved by compassion, he turns the letter over to the prisoner. Stepping into the presence of the superior officer the prisoner hands the letter over, and, without further examination at this moment, the warrant is destroyed and the prisoner allowed to go, He turns to thank the soldier, but is not permitted to make a demonstration, and hurries on home to tell of the charity befallen him. The superior officer now opens the letter and, aside from the amount of fine, he finds the letter of the orderly to his mother. This noble sacrifice softens his heart and he goes out to the orderly and returns the amount to him. At the same time he instructs that the prisoner's gun be returned and adds instructions that a .supply of food be furnished the unfortunate family. With great joy the orderly now goes to do his duty. Arriving at the peasant's home, he is received with joy, and when he returns the gun they are almost overjoyed, but when he has an assistant bring in two baskets filled with provisions, which he dispenses to the almost famished group, their joy knows no bounds, and the series concludes with the grand tableau of orderly in center of family group, all drinking to the health and happiness of their benefactor.
- This film very accurately illustrates the operation of a band of brigands and their apprehension by the police. Lying in ambush near the road they surprise the frequenters of public highways, robbing and ofttimes killing their victims. The series opens with one of the incidents, and we see the vehicle as it is held up and the occupants attacked. Strong resistance is encountered and a desperate battle ensues, but, by force of numbers, the tourists are overpowered and plundered. Reporting the incident to the police one of a number of officials Is dispatched with a document to a certain point. On his way he must pass through a neck of the woods. It is of utmost importance that the document does not get into other hands. The officer goes on the road very cautiously, but when he has passed the men they spring upon him from behind and bind his hands behind him. They now force him to walk back to their rendezvous, where they treat him very brutally in their efforts to secure the document, which careful search has failed to reveal. Soon they hear the approach of soldiers and they leave the place and fight a running battle with officers. In a hand-to-hand fight they are worsted, and those not killed are led back to their rendezvous. Here the unfortunate officer is found and immediately released. In his weakened condition the men are led before him for identification, but before he can make reply he ejects the document from his mouth, where he had stored it for safe keeping. The brigands were not only successfully outdone by this strategy, but their organization eliminated.
- The series opens with the scene in a café. Several gentlemen are seated at a table when an elderly man afflicted with arched limbs enters and accidentally steps on the toes of one of the gentlemen at the table, much to the latter's consternation. An apology is made but reluctantly accepted, and, when the offending gentleman turns about and with the umbrella under his arm knocks off the hat of the victim of his former carelessness the ire of the latter is roused to such an extent that only the intervention of friends avoids an immediate conflict. However, cards are exchanged, and the matter is to be adjudicated on the field of honor. Returning to his home, the offending gentleman reads the card of his antagonist and consternation fills his heart as he perceives that he is to battle with a fencing master. His quick wit does not fail him and he goes out to the shop of an electrician where he purchases a strong battery, which, upon returning home, he places on his back and attaches the electrodes to his hand. Arriving at the appointed place, the adversaries are prepared for the encounter and each provided with a sabre. At the first clash of arms the master of the art of fencing is violently precipitated to the ground. Several similar encounters are experienced so that the over-confident master of the art is so charged with electricity that his limbs fairly quake and the other indulges in considerable amusement. The battle is called off, much to the delight of all concerned.
- A novel film furnishing a beautiful sequel to the entertainment. The ever-beaming clown makes his appearance on the stage carrying his drum hoop across the face of which is a blank strip. As he tears away the blank he exposes the placard "Good Night," in English, then in French, Italian, Spanish and German language. At the conclusion, he pushes his physiognomy, bearing a broad grin, through the hoop.
- The subject opens with an enlarged view of our heroes discussing the probability of their dinner. One of them hits upon a plan which he imparts to the other and together they proceed to the market. Cautiously advancing and with furtive glances in all directions, one passes some vegetables to the other and when both have their pockets full they hurry on. Coming to another stand in the market we see a lady place a well-filled market basket on a counter and go farther on to discuss the purchase of other supplies. Our heroes come into view and they see several fowl suspended at one end of the counter and near it the filled market basket. Taking in the situation, they cautiously advance backwards, and as one throws the fowl over his shoulder the other takes the basket on his arm. To avoid suspicion, they are still very cautious in their procedure, .and they successfully make their departure. The ladies conclude their discourse and, returning to the basket its absence is perceived, and scanning all directions they discover the vagabonds in the distance, making away with their spoils. Sounding the alarm, they give chase. The next scene is a street car, and our heroes enter from the rear and look out of the side windows, and then pass on to the front of the car. Just as their pursuers are getting on the back end of the car the former leave by the front door and the car starts off. The ruse is soon detected, and we see them hurrying along with their pursuers close behind. Arriving at the base of a hill the vagabonds build a little barricade and. linger around long enough to annoy their pursuers, when they pick up their spoils and depart. The final scene is the entrance to the military barracks, two officers are in the foreground and divesting themselves of their cape coats and hats, which they hang on the pillars of the gates, they pass in. The vagabonds draw near and, brought to bay with their pursuers close behind, they appropriate the officers' garments and execute a little dance, then, assuming the dignify of the law, they prepare to meet the foremost of their foe. Accosted by the women, whose supplies they have standing before them on the ground, they sternly refer them inside the barracks and then with much gusto proceed on their way. The ladies soon return with the officers, to whom they administer a trouncing at the expense of the two gay vagabonds.
- Pathetic scenes of two little homeless boys, who freeze in the doorway of a church. The priest finds and takes them to his home, but is unable to revive them.
- In a happy home at the seashore are a sailor, his wife and two daughters. One of the daughters has a sweetheart, a young seaman. The latter calls to pay his respects to the family and makes a candid confession of his love for the eldest daughter, to the mother. The father is called, and when apprised of conditions, he gravely shakes his head and refuses his consent, for reasons he does not disclose. His ruling brings regret to the heart of the young aspirant for the hand of his daughter and tears and regret to the latter. The laddie departs, but returns after dark to call for his lassie to be clandestinely married. As he cautiously enters, she stealthily comes to meet him, and her heart filled with joy and regret she places her hand in his and with longing eyes she almost reluctantly leaves the home of her youth and to which her heart still clings. The next day the family is deeply moved by their experience and the stern father is convulsed with regret and remorse. Shortly after we see our laddie go out to sea in his little craft and our lassie is at the shore waving a fond farewell. She has a premonition of misfortune, and with tears streaming over her cheeks she wends her way to her home. Towards evening someone notes signals of distress far out in the sea, and the fact is soon imparted to the old sailor, who fearlessly answers the call of duty and with a light sets out to render aid to some unfortunate. The youngest daughter pleads not to go out into the storm, but is ruthlessly thrust aside. On a rock out in the sea the sailor finds the shipwrecked lad, and. when he recognizes him he is at first sorry for his effort, but the earnest pleading of the almost exhausted laddie moves him to compassion and he takes him up and brings him in to land, whence he carries him home. Soon the young wife enters and earnestly pleads the pardon of the father; again the large-heartedness of the sailor comes to the fore and he pardons both the young folks and bestows his benediction, to the extreme joy and happiness of all concerned.