The Moving Picture World (June 1907)

200 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD. the iamous Parker ranch, a vast tract of mountainous land, embracing 280,000 acres, located on the island of Hawaii. Other scenes depicted the process of "nipping" the sheep in a long sluice filled with an antiseptic solu- tion, and the method of herding them in large droves. Sugar plantation scene, with its well-equipped steam rail- road and the natives cutting and hauling the cane from the field to the mill. The last scene showed a steam train of crib cars heavily loaded with the product en route from, the fields to the mill, completing a graphic history of the canefields. Other pictures were pounding poi, which when cooked makes a very nutritious dish; the native canoes in the surf at Hilo Bay; Japanese wrestling, one of the principle pastimes of the natives; Pau riders, a relic of the old regime, with all the decorations. For wild, natural beauty there is perhaps no place through- out the Hawaiian Islands more picturesque or impressive than the graceful cocoanut palms and the rugged, wave- beaten lava coast of Laupahoiboi. This is a most ex- cellent scene, showing a steamer landing her mail and passengers in one of the roughest and most dangerous £ur£ landings along the Hawaiian coast. A very inter- esting study in the beauty and power of sea waves, as they roll up and pound and break over the rough lava rocks at Laupahoiboi, was also shown. The approach to this place from the sea is most charming. The quaint little village nestled hack in the gulch among graceful plume-topped cocoanut trees and the rough surging surf below make up a picture never forgotten. * * * The Enterprise Amusement Company, of Auburn, N. Y., have rented the store at 6or Church street, Bur- lington, foF the purpose of exhibiting life motion pic- tures. Sidney Weaver will be the manager. * * * The Sperry & Hutchinson Company, Baltimore, Md., has. leased for a term of years to Bohannan & Lewy the four-story building at 31 West Lexington street, who will take possession June 1 and will operate a moving picture theater. * * * Collins & King have just let a contract for the con- struction of a one-story building, 60x90 feet, on West Pine street, Hattiesburg, Miss., especially for the accom- modation of an electric theater. W. R. Parker, the orig- inal moving picture man in Hattiesburg, will be the man- ager. The new theater will be in operation within thirty days. * * * The Gem Amusement Company, under the manage- ment of P. J. Bruskey, opened their moving picture parlor on North Laurel street, Bridgeton, N. J., a few days ago. The opening was very successful and at every perform- ance the place is crowded. *. * * The coolness of George Hunter, proprietor of a nickel- odeon at 4115 Butler street, Pittsburg, Pa., and his piano- player, in the face of danger saved an audience from panic the other night when the moving picture film fired and set fire to a curtain. The flames were spreading rap- idly through the room. Hunter leaped to the platform and assured the audience there was plenty of time to get out. At the same time the piano player struck up a lively tune, and their combined efforts served to calm the frightened people. Ushers succeeded in getting every one out safely. Harry Wills, the operator of the ma- chine, was slightly burned about the hands .and face. The damage to the building was about $600. J Two- men who have.been seen in the company of Janus Carter, alias "Jimmy the Gas," ex-convict, were arrested by two of acting Capt, McCauley's men at 11 UnkB street They had catted at the store and offered for safe 10,000 feet of moving picture films. The woman ia charge told them she never bought anything withoa consulting her husband. The men said they would return in the evening. The storekeeper notified the police, and the officers were in a doorway when the men called Once more the woman declined to buy. The pair left and were nabbed with the films in their possession. The officers recognized them as men who had been seen ia Carter's company recently. The prisoners gave thee names as Charles Gilbert and Joseph Smith. They were held for examination at the Adams Street Court, Re. cently there have been numerous robberies, in whid thousands of feet of film were stolen. Only a few days ago $500- worth wras stolen from Doyle's Hotel at Cone? Island. Insurance Commissioner Young, of Raleigh, N. C, says he considers it very important that the authorities of the different cities and towns in the State, as well a the property holders, should be warned in regard to us danger known as Moving Picture Hazard. Where par- ties are allowed to operate these machines great cart should be taken in using them properly, and seeing they are properly installed. They are very hazardous becaus the films are made of celluloid, and they are sometime as long as 8,000 feet. .The danger from fire is not on!; to the building-but to the audience also. Frequently, where property installed, accidents will occur from ignor- ant or careless operation. The Commissioner says a greai many fires have occurred from this cause through tht country, resulting in the loss of property and frequenth of life. * * * L. David, an inventor, is perfecting a new moving picture machine with a phonograph attachment by whid he declares he can secure a perfect co-ordination of sourt and morion. He expects to have it completed in a weei and will then make the first test by reproducing a strefl scene. By the phonographic attachment he claims b will be able to give the appropriate noises and sound; to go with the moving pictures thrown on a sheet. Davi! says he is able by an improved camera to take a record i sounds and scenes simultaneously. * * * Charles Hodge, a well-known young Cairo man, k purchased a half interest in the Theatorium, the popula amusement place at the corner of Eleventh street an: Commercial avenue. Mrs. H. P. Sims will retain ha interest in the Theatorium and will continue in its ma& agement, Mr. Hodge having bought out the interest ■ Earl Wetlefy, of Crawfordsville, Ind. ' * * * While the performance was in progress at the Danvip (111.) Exhibit on a recent Saturday evening, some * creant cut the electric wires from the roof of the phy house. The hall was placed in darkness and the movfe picture machine rendered idle. With a large audieoo awaiting the completion of the program, Manager Stairs hurriedly ascended to the "box" where the machine t located and with his operator examined the mechanic It was found to be in perfect condition and all that ■ lacking after 3 test bad been made was electric po^