The Bioscope (May-June 1912)

vi. Supplement to [he tioscope, May 9, 1912. Cowboy Damon and Pythias.—Alone on the prairie, Sam Craig is lost in the realms of dreamland, when a skulking Indian spies the cowboy. He is about to slay him, when Jack Dare, on horseback, sees the redskin, takes aim, and makes him bite the dust. A strong friendship springs up between Sam and Jack. Sam takes Jack home and introduces him to his wife and child. Rattlesnake Pete, a rascally rancher, takes advantage of Sam’s absence, and tries to ingratiate himself into the affections of Mrs. Craig. She repulses him. In order to get even with her, Pete steals a horse and turns it into Sam Craig’s corral. Sam is arrested, and condemned to be hung. He asks permis sion to visit his wife and child. Jack volunteers to stand sponsor for Sam, to be hung in his stead if he does not return. Sam spends a few hours with his family, and bids them farewell. His horse goes lame, and he is obliged to make his way on foot, which he accomplishes with great difficulty. Pete gets away from the scene, and sends a confession of his guilt. The Sheriff releases Sam, while the boys give three rousing cheers for the wronged man. (Released May 18th. Length 1,007 ft.) Installation of Cardinal Farley.—This film shows the solemn ceremony of the installation of his Eminence, John Cardinal Farley, as Cardinal Archbishop of New York. This important event took place, with much pomp and ceremonial, on January 25, 1912, at St. Patrick’s Uathedral. (Released May 16th. Length 393 ft.) The Home-Coming of Cardinal O'Connell, of Boston.— Showing how this popular prelate returned to his people, who accorded him a hearty reception in spite of the fierce blizzard which was raging. (Released May 18th. Length 219 ft.) Edison, sao ee, His Daughter. —William Fmack mann Thom is bl with a a Educa retty daughter He e rved oH a shrewish wife. We see him disgusted with the latter and making up his mind to leave home. He shaves off kis beard, and slips away to New York. He becomes head waiter in one of the restaurants. His daughter becomes stage-struck, and applies for a position with a travelling company. Harry Valentine, the manager, tries to take her from town with him. When he later writes that he will marry her if she will come to New York, and will also place her on the stage, she decides to leave her mother and accept the offer. Valentine, when he meets her in New York, takes her for a supper at the restaurant, and thus Thompson is brought face to face with his daughter. Knowing the kind of man she is with, he watches his opportunity to save her. When Valentine writes to an actor friend and asks him to don a minister’s garb and come over and perform a fake ceremony, Thompson steps out, confronts the man, tells the gir] who he is, and offers to take care of her. She accepts her father’s offer of protection, and they decide to go home. Mrs. Thompson has decided that nagging does not pay. Consequently, when they come upon her in the dead of night, her head upon her arms on the table, it is quite evident that the family re-union will result in some happiness in the future. (Released May 15th. Length 1,000 ft.) U.S. Volunteef Life-Saving Corps, New York Clty.— Among New York’s many municipal activities there is one whose importance is seldom realised by the average citizen —namely, the United States Life-saver’s work. hen we consider that the great city is almost completely surrounded by water, it is easy to understand that there are many lives saved annually, not a few of which would he sacrificed were it not for the fine work of this corps of heroes. The most interesting scenes show the rescue work among the tide rips of Hell Gate. These are nothing short of apectacular, and demonstrate the danger of the work and the coolness required on the part of the rescuers. (Released May 15th. ngth 420 ft.) oogle The Little Delicatessen Store—The owner of a little delicatessen store, Car] Swissburger, has a daughter, Lena. Lena is in love with Jakie Schmidt, her father’s errand boy. Mr. Swissburger determines to get rid of Jakie. Jakie spills a glass of milk on one of his beat customers. He is dismissed, and warned never to enter the store again. Lena and Jakie meet secretly, and the courtship continues Lovking over the evenin paper, Mr. Swissburger reads an account of one Jake Safin it who, having saved the life of millionaire Brown, is to becume the beneficiary of a large legacy. Mr. Swissburger regrets having treated Jakie so harshly, and promptly writes, asking him to come back and enclosing $20 as a gift. He informs his daughter Lena that she may marry him. Lena starte out at once to fetch her Jakie back to the fold. Mr. Swissburger receives the following letter: *‘ Mr. Swissburger,—I think you are mistaken. I am the Jake Schmidt 8 saved Mr. Brown's life, but I don’t know you nor your Lena. Thanks, however, for the cash present. It comes in very handy.— Schmidt.”” It dawns upon Swiasburger that he has lun: dered. Just then Jakie enters the store, wreathed in smiles, but he is thrown out into the street in less time than it takes to tell. (Released May 15th. Length 690 ft.) The Lost Kitten.—Dick Eaton is in love with Lillian Girton, an heiress, much sought after by men of society. One bitter evening he comes across a half-starved kitten. He picks it up, and places it snugly in his overcoat pocket. Upon arriving at the Girton house he hangs his coat in a secluded corner of the hall. When wine is served, he politely declines to drink, and calls for a glass of milk Vratesd: much to the amusement of those present. At the first opportunity he slips out into the hall with his glass of milk, and feeds the famished kitten. The kitten, left alone, cautiously emerges from the coat pocket, and, after a sprawling leap, finds its way to the glass of milk on the floor. After satisfying her appetite, she proceeds to attract the attention of some departing guests. Dick Eaton is obliged to tell how he rescued the kitten. The story is met with more or less ridicule, but Miss Girton sees much to admire in a young man possessed of such a kind heart, and when alone with her he is agreeably surprised to learn that his deep love for her is reciprocated. (Released May 18th. Len 575 ft.) At the Point of the Sword.—Kditha, the daughter of a nobleman, is in love with a young count, who is despised by her worthy father. The lovers secretly meet each fortnight in an old inn. ‘They are surprised in the midst of their repast by the arrival of a one of soldiers who have just captured a famous outlaw, Francois de Villary. Editha’s sympathies are aroused, and she succeeds in permitting him to escape, and consequently wins Villary’s undying gratitude. Editha discovers that she will be forced to wed her father’s choice, a nobleman sixty years of age. Her lover is sent for in order that he may aid her to escape, but they are discovered. A fight ensues, and Editha succeeds in getting her lover away, and in consequence the irate father vows she shall wed at once the first who passes his castle door. The first who passes proves to be none other than the escaped outlaw, and a series of romantic incidents follow, until at the close of the picture we have the pleasure of seeing Editha wedded to the man of her choice ‘‘ at the point of the sword,’’ and in gratitude the fair lady stretches out her hand to Franfoe Villary, the outlaw. (Released May 18th. Length 1, Views of American Cities: Boston, Mass., U.S.A.—This picture of Boston, the capital city of the State of Maasachusetts, is of particular interest, from an historical as well as a geographical point of view, for it was here, in the year 1630, that a party of English Puritans landed and named their settlement Boston, after cur town of the same name, in the neighbourhood of which many of the principal members of the community had been reared. It was here, also, on June 17, 1775, that the first battle of the American War of Independence was fought. The final scene is of particular interest, showing the famous old Washington elm tree, the spot where George Washington first assumed command of the American Army. (Released May 18th. Length 618 ft.)