The New York Clipper (June 1912)

June 1 THE 2STEW YORK CLIPPER. 1 -THE HOUSE OF. SELIG Ji*B 3 LIFE -WITH A CIRCUS An exceptional educational subject, showing In Intimate reality life beblnd tho scenes or a big circus. 8co the big dressing rooms, the cook tent, the kitchens, the unloading, loading, etc.,etc. About 1000 ft. ««" * WHEN THE HEART CALLS A picturesque Indian romance of the days of tames, dare-devil riding and splendid action. Beautiful scenery and con- About 1000 ft. • njNB 6 THE MYSTERY OF ROOM 29 A modern detective story ot exceptional theme, teeming with dramatic Inci- dents, and full of delightful acting. About 10OO ft. JTOB T MISTAKEN IDENTITY A mirth-provoking comedy of everyday life. About BOO ft, OM THE BAKE REEL WITH KATZKNJAMMEH KIDS, No. 0 SCHOOL DAYS A screaming, rapidly moving farce, depleting some more of the laughable antics of Hans.and Fritz. About BOO ft. EXTRA FEATURE SPECIAL RELEASE FOR WEDNESDAY, MAT 919, 19D» SHRINERS'PILGRIMAGETOLOSANGELES,aLIFORMA 1000 ft. of exceedingly Interesting close np, carefully selected scenes, showing views of the parades, barbecue, drills, vLsltlng temples, trains arriving, etc., etc. Every Bhrlner and Mason In the country will want to see this film. DON'T DELAV BOOK TO-DAY Ote Selig Polyscope Co. EAST RANDOLPH ST. • CHICAGO, ILL. the bleachers, declaring he was not going to miss the chance of a lifetime to get Into a moving picture. Then In Jumped another •nd another, until it looked as If the bleach- ers would go down under the rush. So, to satisfy "all hands," most of the'.'extras" were cleared from their seats, wealthy and promi- nent Shrlners and their beautiful ladles were bundled Into Rube costumes, and formed Into a "background"—«nd on came the wild and woolles, amid such a storm of genuine ap- plause as no hireling "audience" ever could have simulated. Probably never before did such a dis- tinguished bunch of "supers" sit in a moving picture scene. Man/ of the visitors were Bromlnent citizens of Ban Francisco, and at le conclusion of the scene they led the con- gregation In some rollicking songs typical of the merry burg by the Golden Gate, con- cluding with three cheers and a tiger for Belli; and their host of the day, Manager atcGce. A.very pretty Western photoplay, written around that historic character of Callfornlan stage-cdach days, Franch Richardson, Is be- ing produced by Director Huntly, at the Sells Pacific Coast studio. "Daddy" Rlch- ardson, a* he Is affectionately known by bis fellow players, Is a member of the Sellg Western forces, and will, of course, play tho principal part In this Idyl of the Concord coach days. "Daddy" Richardson long held down one of tho most dangerous drives of the mining days—a night run out of St. Andres to the mines with Wells Fargo ex- press, In addition to many wealthy pasaen- Sera, so that his stage was usually tempting alt for Black Bart and other famous high- waymen of the region. The stage always traveled under heavy guard of express mes- sengers. The reproduction ot "Daddy's" life In those days Is not, however, a wild and woolly tale of road agents and other crude happenings, but a pretty bit of sentiment, showing youth, love and reminiscent old age In charming proportion. Both the fnmoua (Bellg stage-coaches are used. These stages are genuine relics of tho days and the route pictured on the film. ■ s ' LUHIN NOTES. la the making of a photoplay recently Eddie Mlddleton, one of the directors of the Lubln stock companies, needed a tramp dog, and several "kiddles" of the Latin quarter near the plant were offered a reward of twenty-five cents for the worst "mut" that could be presented. Among several one was the real thing; he was a horrible specimen, with a row of ribs that bulged from each side ot his "coat." The face was pitiful and he showed every sign of a bad season and starvation, but Mlddleton was delighted. The dog was put through the scene and filled all requirements. He waa rewarded with a good meal and then hustled out of the plant gate, Next morning he turned up again and was again turned out. Still he lingered around, and several times showed himself at the office door. Mlddleton was sent for and Instructed to keep the dog away or, If necessary, to drown him. The director avo tho dog another meal and again turned .dm out. Next morning- the dog again showed up and, making his way to the su- perintendent's desk, offered a reminder of lie presence by placing his paw on Mr, Hop- kins' knee. The autocrat of the studio was furious and used some real poetic language, while "a score of players amusingly looked on. • The dog then sought out Mlddleton, and again the director fed him. For many days after the poor beast reported, and In the end the property man ot the plant built a honse for him, and "Sloppy" Is now a member Of the Lubln Stock Company. _———-»——«— Special Event Note, The Special Event Film Mfg. Co. has made some' great strides In tho line of special pic- tures. This concern took at least eight of the greatest events that happened last week for,private parties. Mr. Beck, head camera . man, reports he never had a day like last Bab- urday. May 18, which will never be forgot- ten, i Be was seen at least In five different colored taxlcabs to get around to tho pictures he has taken. Ho was first seen down town at the Singer Building, then at the Brooklyn Bridge, then In. City Hall for the Police Pa- rade; then (it the Brooklyn Police Parade, and. then was found In front of the grand stand at the Carnegie Lyceum, taking the New York Police Parade. MY LTJDIN FAVORITE. BI H. A. D'ABCI. I saw her once upon a picture Called "The Office Favorite," That face of sweet sincerity Would win an aged anchorite. And next one called "A Poor Relation," Snubbed and treated like a slave; But one there was who knew her value, ■His heart and hand he freely gave. And next I saw a lovely story, Tbe pretty wife I knew 'twas she, I asked the usher what they called It, He said, "In Dls-a-Countree." One night I saw "What Fate Ordained," That earnest face again was there. And made me wish that once I might With her In Moving Picture snare. Again she showed me "Mother's Love," It brought the moisture to my eyes, And made me realize the beauty Shed by Bwcct maternal ties. " 'Tls an 111 Wind that Blows No Good" Was still another Photoplay, And "Betty and the Doctor," too, I'd love to see them every day. "The Sacrifice" and "His Wife's Mother," And still a score that I might name, With deep emotion and conviction She who charms me played tho same. "Hello Central," that was funny, But heart was In the story still; When work Is over rest I'm seeking. The plcturo plays my wlsheB fill. S 1 Film 13 60 tqjt per reel, Lady Mary's Love, three reels, $U0; The Olrl and Harp, three roels, $160; Celebrated Case, two reels, tio. Maohlnes: used •SS, new $100. Folding Organ, $2*. For Rent- Special Features. Send for lists. 12,000 feet ot film weekly tu, one shipment; we pay express oneway. Posters and songs free. H. DAVIS, WatoiRowsa, Wisconsin. In atmcering ait. plcaie men Hen. CurrxR. Klelne's "Itallan-Tnrltlab. War Picture." George Klelne's program of releases for tho week ending June H is exceptionally In- teresting. Tho Cln-es for Tuesday, June 4, Is a BplTt reel containing a very clover com- edy drama, entitled "The Trlfler," and a charming scenic. "The Trlfler" 1b a vivacious young woman who Imagines herself In love with two young men at tho same time. As the mood suits her she favors first one and then the other, exciting their jealousy to tho point of desperation, until one more clever than the other, through an artful ruse, com- pels her full attention on himself and Anally wins her. The "Picturesque Scenes in Pa- dua" show the palaces, churches, scenes along the river and many other placcB of Interest It Is one of the best panoramas the Cln-es Company have shown of Italian Tho Eclipse for Wednesday, June 6, "In Days of Old," Is a picturesquely costumed drama, relating a romance of the period "When Knights Were Bold." It concerns tbe Duke de Granard, his beautiful daughter, Diana, who Is carried oft by the bold Baron Morna, the rescue by the gal'.ant Briysac, which handsome cavalier proceeds to fall In love with the kidnapped maiden, tholr many exciting encounters and narrow escapes In effecting the rescue, and their final return In safety to the palace of tho duke, where they are received with open arms and happily united. Saturday, June 8, will see the release of the splendid Cln-es fllm, "Scones of the Turkish-Italian War," which was taken on the actual scene ot tbe great conflict, and deplete with true realism and all tbe attend- ing excitement, the movement of troops, the firing ot the great guns from the fortifica- tions, the shelling of the enemies' positions, the activity of the cavalry, infantry, artillery and tho bombarding by the great modern warships of the towns along the Trlpoutan coast. The action throughout Is live and vivid, and the photography excellent. s ' Svraab Wins Verdict. Louis M Swaab, a moving picture fllm dealer, obtained last week, In Philadelphia, an $1,800 verdict as a result of a suit in re- plevin brought by the Lubln Manufacturing Co. against him. Swaab held a leasing con- tract with the Lubln Co., whereby he leased the films himself to different moving picture exhibitors. In January, 1900, the Lubln Co. seised a large quantity of films under a writ ot replevin, alleging that Bwaab had violated •his -agreement with tho Motion Picture Patents Co., In leasing the films to unlicensed exhibitors. In his defense Swaab denied any breach of contract on his part, and put In a claim for damages sustained through tho seizure of the films. New Moving- Picture Law. A copy of the new State law, regarding booths for moving picture machines, was re- ceived by the Newark, N. J., fire department, and is more rigid than the city law. It states that booths shall be lined with asbestos or other strong Ore resisting material, which Bhnll be a quarter of an Inch thick; said booths to-be forty-eight square feet in size, and seven fast high- fflECT DELMTB8 TO liATIOM The annual convention of the Motion Pic- lore Exhibitors of Pennsylvania was held at the headquarters, No. 142 N. Eighth Street, Philadelphia^ on May 25. In addition to disposing ot routine business, Messrs. Walter Btumpflg, Edward A Jeffcrles and J. Louis Breltlnger were elected as delegates repre- senting the state body at the national con- vention, which takes place In August In Chicago. The league's officers reported that the organisation was in a flourishing con- dition. The officers are: Walter Btumpflg, president; Edward A. Jeffries, first vice § resident; Charles Segall, second vice, presl- ent; John W. Donnelly, treasurer; Gcorth H. Roth, secretary, and J. Louis Breltlnger, counsel. s At the Solar Studio. At the Flushing studio ot the Bolax Co., one afternoon recently, the writer had the pleasure of witnessing; Mme. Alia Blanche direct several scenes from the coming Bolax two reel feature, "Fra Dlavolo." It you are Interested In the production of motion pic- tures, and have never seen Mme. Blanche nt work, you bare missed a most Interesting sight. Never a hasty word from madame, but always "Please a little closer, Mr. Carr." or "More like this, Miss Simpson." And al- though serious and Insistent in her charming manner, Madame Is slways ready to Join In the fun after a scene is finally filmed. And there was much fun the other after- noon. For Instance, at the close of one scene there was a double love-making scene. It seems the young ladles Involved had par- taken freely of garlic at lunch, while Mr. Carr was accused of having been out the night before. It appeared to the writer that there waa a twinkle In Madame's eye as tbls scene was rehearsed again and again. The rest of us enjoyed It, if the performers did not. "Fra Dlavolo" Is being taken from the well known opera of that name, and bids fair to be the Bolax masterpiece. » Trick Film by Thanhonser. A hotel clerk's lore for a girl gives the Thanhonser producers opportunity for the creation of some fine trick Dim. It Is called "The Night Clerk's Nightmare." The night- mare Is caused by tbe love aforesaid. The clerk Is so jealous that he dreams a rival tries to steal the girl's heart. There is a great comedy "assassination" scene in which the night clerk finds the rival dining with the girl and takes his life. After his life has been taken the rival arises from his death- bed—In tbls case a dining-room tablo—re- moves all traces of the deadly deed, lights a cigarette and pulls his way back Info the girl's affections. Again the night clerk pur- sues him. ltlrnl Jumps plum out of a win- dow, night clerk follows, neither hurtt It Is a dim of miracles which end only when the clerk casts the rival into the rapids, when the rival lights another cigarette and saunters blithely through the seething waters. The release day Is Friday, June 14. a New Corporations. Hamilton Amusement Co., New York. Cxown Fbatuuh Film Co., New York. Nassau Thratbh Co., New York. Metropolitan Film Co., New York. Ma.ck.ih Flaminhb, Inc., New York. Film Supply Co., New York. I.oniiAiMo Amuhhmbnt Co., New York. Victor Motion Pictubb Co., New York. • Gila.no Central Amubbmbnt Co., New York. » Danny la England. John Runny, tho rotund. Jolly-faced co- median of the Vltagraph forces, sailed May 25, for England, to be photographed locally In connection with the 1, Plckwlck" pictures. He will also go to Paris to pose. Nothing too tar or too high for Mr. Rock. Savin node's New Theatre. The Wilcox Theatre, a new bouse, opened May 25, to a largo audience. The performance will consist of five reels of pictures. Francis Wilcox is the proprietor, nud Is ably assist- ed by general manager I. S. Terrell, and hla assistant. E. D. Hoyt. ■ New i^IiiB »«•». Sells. "Tbe Olrl with the Lantern" (released Mar 23). —TbU story Is a drama ot Hie railroad. A city girl visiting relatives Id the country town, falls In love with the operator at the railway station. Her uncle disapprove* of tbe young man. A de- layed order is received by the operator to bold the train until the president's special passes. Tbe train bas Just gone, and he telephones his sweetheart to flag it from her uncle's home. Sbe drops the receiver, rushes to tbe kitchen, and covers a lantern with her uncle's red bandanna, and gets to the track Just In time to stop tbe train. All manner and things happen to her while she is doing this, and tbe ending of tho story Is very entertaining. "The Lost Hat" (released May 24).—An old man's bat blows through a Pullman car window, and not noticing his loss, takes another man's bat by mistake. The two men stop at the same hotel, and tbe man wltb the wrong hat gets Into tbe wrong room, much to the mortification ot an elderly lady. In nuking bis get-away the man drops bis bat, and through this clew tbe innocent owr.er Is arrested. The flrat lost hat Is picked up by a tramp, who robs tbe hotel, snd la getting away he, also, drops his bat. Tbls results' In the arrest of the other man. After many ex- tremely exciting and amusing Incidents, tbe mys- tery la Busily unraveled. On tbe same reel "The Katzenjammer Kids plan to Entertain Company.—The mischief making schemes of Hans and Frits result In fast and uproarious fun at a supper party given la honor of Mommcr Katten- Janimer. "The Tree of Knowledge" released Mar 27).— Tho Walklns family consists of father, mother and son. Tbe father Is a railroad magnate and wizard of finance; the mother is an Indulgent, capricious social butterfly, and the son Is an on- guarded plant left to grow wild in the soil ot luxury. When tbe Inevitable day of reckoning come* the boy, headstrong and deflant, reticle from hla father's authority and leaves home. From a gay spendthrift be descend* to poverty. Watklos Br. reads an account of a great scientist who went out to study snd labor among the poor. The Idea fascinatea him, and dlagnlscd a* a common la- borer, Watklns Br. rubs elbows with tbe forlorn, down-and-out wrecks of lift. Among them be finds hts son wbo, hopeless and desperate, baa de- termined to end It all. A reconciliation takes place, and the boy, having tasted tbe bitter dregs of folly, decides to make a man of himself, and the two turn homeward together. "A Child of tbe Wlldernetu" (released May 28). —Boose Marcy, a drunken, brutal prospector, fall- ing to find gold In tbe Arlsooa desert decide* to turn North and head for Nevada. HI* frail, bat patient wife and baby boy are packed Into the prairie schooner, and the Journey 1* started. Eooxc's" brutality become* worse, and hla wife dies, leaving little Joe to the mercy of bis drunken father. They come upon a party of In- dians. "Boose" effects a trade, and little Joe become* the property of tbe tribe. Toooms, aa old aqanw, takes a fancy to tbe child and be- friends him. Two years pais by. Little Joe la disliked by the tribe snd Is forced to endure many hardships. Finally he runs away. He 1* found by Larry Tompkins, a big-hearted miner, who hears the boy'* atorr and buy* bim from the tribe. Seeing old Tonomi's affection for tbe child, be make* another trade for tbe squaw. One day "Booie" calls at Larry's shsck in sn effort to secure Larry's mine. Marcy recognises hla son. Falling to secure the mine, Marcy obtain* an order from the court for possession of hi* .child. This almost breaks r.srry's heart, for he bs* grown to love the boy. "Boose" again atarts In his brutal abuse toward the child. Big hearted Larry cannot stand for tbla, and he rives "Boose" a quit-claira deed to hi* nine and takes little Joe la exchange. WARNING All persons are hereby notified that A. H. WOODS is the pro- prietor of the exclusive motion picture rights in "The Miracle" the production played at the OLYMPIA, in London, which has been duly copyrighted in the United States as a dramatic composition on January 12th, 1912, and that no one else has any right to make, sell, lease or use any motion picture films of II ■ ■" M or to publish any announcement offering such film. Any person mak- ing, selling, leasing, exhibiting or using any motion picture films of i( will be proceeded against under the copyright law. »l NATHAN BTJRKAN, Attorney-a.t-La.Tr, No. 165 Broadway, New York. A. K. WOODS. FOR SALE Black Top, 20xeo. with SO ft. Front, carrying S oil Painted Banners, 4 Feature Films, "OLD wtomdm DAYS" In 1 reels; "SiKUE OP caLaih," 3 reels; "DANTB'S inferno," a reels; "FALL OF TROT," 1 reels, and quantity ono reel features with hundred dollars' worth Lltbos, Heralds, Trunk*, etc. Original cost over two thousand dollars. Mako a reasonable cash offer and It is yours. Hvery- thlng guaranteed In fine condition. Also Skates and Rink Outllt, W. O. OOPgauT, PKTBRbBURO, VA. and 800 It Reels of fine Film, t> a reel and np; U.OOOft. of fine stock, no worn oat fllm, 90. and np, , ... ■oai glides, f 1 a set and up. A Power No. 6 Machine, $100; Kdlson Kihlbltlon Machine, f SO; Model "B" caJolmn Machine, lao. 1 salsa bay Fllm, Slldsa ami Maohlnes, If good. s*seu uuj r aim, Kfiawaisj bisiii i*a saaii ■■ aues. m a |uuu> Q. I*. QAIXOT 10 OhTUtorohenr Btroot. N. T. Oity. Reliance. "Votes for Women" (two reels, released June 20).—The scenario for this photoplay waa written by Mrs. Mary Ware Dennett, Mrs. Jas. Leo Laltl- law and Mrs. Frances Maulo Bjorkman, and the entire production was made under the supervision of tbe National Women'* Suffrage Association. By this It will be readily understood that It I* not a burlesque on the Bsffragc question. It ex- 8bits the favorite theories ot the Suffragists, lelr reasons for demanding the ballot, etc. The suffrsge workers are vainly endeavoring to win over Senator Merman to their cause, a* his vote on ■ certain bill they favor mean* it* passage. May Fillmore, one of the moat ardent of tbe workers, discovers that tho father of a little motherless tenement brood has died ot tubercu- losl* after having vainly Importuned the owner. Senator Herman, to make building; alterations that will remedy unsatisfactory conditions. Bba goes to tbe senator's nanccr, Jane Wadsworth, and succeeds In securing lier help, Jane accom- panies May to the poor, bereaved family, and aha Is shocked at the terrible lack of sanitation. They Ond three little girls and a baby left to light tho world alone. Blslc, the eldest, Is doing embroid- ery sweatshop work at boms and minding tbe baby, while Beater works lu a department atore. The other tot la a half time scholar, and In the afternoons assists her sister*, working on corset covers for snother shop. Alt these fearful con- ditions are pointed out by May snd bavo their desired effect upon Jane. She Is further shocked upon learning tbst her llsnce Is the negligent owner. Jaoe goes to blm and plead* that he do something In the matter. He waves her away and treats her like a child. Angered, sbe join* the Suf- fragists and assists In bringing both her father and tbe senstor to terms. Hester Is Insulted by s floorwalker In her fsther's atore, which proves another shock to Jane when her father does nothing in the matter. Later alio I* stricken with scarlet fever, whlcb she contracted from tbe embroidery on one ot ber trousseau gowns which earn* from her fatber'a atore. Tbe father and senator, upon learning that they were In part guilty, as tbe embroidery waa made In tbe senator's unsanitary tenement, aire In and most enthusiastically loin the suffrage movemrnt. They are seen with the girls at suffrage head- quarters, at tbe Men's League, and Anally In the parade. The following well known suffragists assisted the Relisnce Player*: Dr. Anna Howard Bhaw. Jane Addams, Mr*. Mary Ware Dennett, Mrs. Jas. Lee Laldlaw, Mr*. A. 0. Iluglislon, Mr*. Harriett May Mill*. Mr*. Charles Beard. Kieanor Brynes, Mrs. Raymond Brown, Mrs. Marcla Towiwend, Mr*. France* Maule Bjorkman, Mr*. F. Maule Cooler, Inea Mllbolland, Anna Maxwell Jones, Ann Foraythe. Mary Keegan *nd Mr*. L. H. Oxedam. It. O. Beadle, executive secretary of tbe Men'a League; Mrs. Jas. Lee Laldlaw, chairman executive committee, Men s League; Clias. Wadsworth Camp, editor Metro- politan Uagatine; Witter Bynner, poet and play- Bright; Max F.astmsn, secretary Men's League; Frederick Nathan, executive committee, Men ■ League, also assisted. Among the Reliance Play- ers who took part in the picture were Gertrude rtohlnaon. Mrs. Balfour. Ml«a Delesplne, Pearl Kgao, Gladys Egan, Mr*. Oh**. Herman, K. P. Sullivan and J. W. Backus and others. Klelne. "The nog-us Professor" (01-nes, released June 1) .William is In love with Ada, the charming daughter of a wealthy merchant, and wishes an Introduction to ber parents. An opportunity Anally arrives, when tbe young lsdr's music teacher Is suddenly taken 111. and William is In- troduced ' as a capable substitute. The lesson prove* * *ucces», and the clever deceiver In- gratiate* himself into the esteem ot the father, who Anally consents to their marriage. On the same reel, Rom* on tbe Tiber (colored)— A scenic Aim, showing many of the famoua bridge* which aran the Tiber, and tbe most Interesting sight* of that City. "In Day* of Old" (Eclipse, released June 8). —Diana, the pretty daughter of the Duke do Grand, I* captured by s band of horsemen, and carried away. Suspecting tbst alio has been taken to the castle ot Baron Mama, tbe captain and two assistant* go there. Arriving at the cas- tle, and dligalsed as minstrels, they are ad- mitted, and give s performance. Their Identity l» discovered, and when they retire that night, Morna and his men attempt to slay them, but are themselves fooled and taken prisoners, and Diana la rescued. Solas. "Souls In tbe Shadow" (released May 15).— ner misfortune* beg«o when she permitted Morti- mer to take her to a "Bohemian" restaurant, and the mistake wss Irreparable. While be lived, Mortimer's Sinister smile haunted her. After she had sent him to fsee bla Maker, his leering lips. which seemingly threatened to expose her Indis- cretion to the man whose esteem sbe wished to maintain, cowered ber wltb misery. "IB the Tear Two Thousand" (released M«y 171. — Defying obstinate maternal objections, Otaudlne Olalre plan* to elope with ravishing- Robert, but her calculation* *re gtven a most dis- appointing setback by the interference of "De*- Derate Dorothy." ber hated rival. Olaudlne la re- sourceful, snd with the aid of red pepper, she wins back her gajrsHi Robert. SLIDES! SLIDES! SLIDES! advertising, amoitoment, SERPENTINE and LECTURE. 0«t our catalogues and prices. NOVELTY SLIDE CO., HO BAST 14th gT. - - WW YORK GO AFTKIl IT taUICK! VIROINIU8 K REXUBI Stupendous production. Special 8 and 1 sheet posters. CARLTON MOTION P10TU11K LABOKATOKIKB, MO W. 21st 8TIIKKT. W. Y. Champion. "The Ranch Woman" (released Msy 27).-- Peggy Wilson, a ranch widow, comely and win- M.me, become* infatuated with Juaa Oonsalea, a Mexican gambler. She doesn't know that Joan U tbe character that be is, although her cowboys try to open ber eyes to tbe fact, especially Bill Shank, her foreman, who, himself, loves ber, Tbe Mexican manages to extract various sums of money from her, which ho gambles away. Joan has a beautiful senorlta as a string to bis bow, snd she proves his undoing with the widow. Tbe senorlta'* mother urge* ber to betray bis double dealing la heart* and carda to the widow. Tbla she doe*. The widow, aroused by the Information received, vermes Its truth In person, and caats her Infatuation and Us cause to the dog*. The Mexican vows vengeance against the widow, la tbe meantime. Dark Cloud, a Chippewa brave, whom tbe widow hud onco done a good turn, see* a chance to befriend hla benefactres*. The widow I* lured to ber doom. But Dark Oloud fol- low*, and the vile Mexican meet* his Waterloo. "Heroes ot the Blue snd Oray" (released May 201.—Two old veterans—one who fought under Grant, the other under l*t —are together on s family picnic. Becoming reminiscent ot the days of '61, they quarrel. This quarrel leads them to separate their respective children, wbo are sweet- hearts. But toe children quietly rebel snd trai- torously meet In secrecy. Tbe two old men fall aaleep and dream of the days when souls were tried In the Aery vortex of Internecine strife. Now we see the old fellows a* youthful heroes la the van of battle. Charge and counter charge la made, and each, from the lip* of Lee and Orsnt, receive word* of praise. Then come* Memorial Day, anil tbe 0. A. It. Veterans are placing dowera on tbe dead'a grave. They meet In silent commune, bear the familiar "tap*,!' turn to and ciaap band*. And In the background come tbe sweetbesrts In warm embrsce. Thanhonser. "Jess"—Part 1, "A Bister's HacriAce" (re- lessed May 21).—Bllaa Croft, a kindly old Eng- lishman, bad a farm In South Africa. With blm resided hla two nieces. Jess, the elder, waa bril- liant and educated; Deis, the younger, was beau- tiful, but possessed no mental attainments. Tbe two were grest friends, snd Jess, although only the senior by three years, had a motherly affec- tion for ber sister. Croft advertised for a part- ner. Probably It was hts secret Idea that tbs right man might come along and fall In love with hi* favorite, beautiful Bessie. Captain John Nell, aa'English army officer, heard of the opportunity and accepted It. Jess felt In love with him, and he was fascinated by her. The girl was happy for a while, but learned that her little sister also loved him. She realised that happiness for ber* meant sorrow for Hess, snd accustomed to mak- ing aecrlflce*, Je«* absented herself from borne, knowing that Nell would be bound to fall in love with Bess, who was beautiful. .'.,.• " "Tbe Blng of a Spanish Grandee" (released May 24).—A romantic young girl, visiting St. Augustine, has two sailors, one sn everyday young American, who ha* money. But tbe other bub had ance«tor»l ne didn't nave moch else, bat he could talk for hours of the knightly days and dated knights, and hsd a wonderful ring which had been given to bis grest, grest and a few mora . great grandfathers, wbo. ss governor ot St, Au- gustine bad saved the fort and been rewarded with a ring from the fair hand of the Queen of Hpaln. He offered her the ring and asked ber to marry blm. She aald yes, and took the ring. And then she learned tbs true story of tbe ring. ,It ended tier Infatuation, and she decided to wad, a good American who could supply her with affec- tion, also new gowns, opera tickets, and a bom* with all raodsta ataf Mremrnts. f.-'