Moving Picture World (Jan-Mar 1914)

1294 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD cities to be worshipped by the natives. It is* one of the precious possessions of the place — hence the Tivalled city, and many savage guardians that look after its chiefest treasure. The Sacred Elephant is presumably returning from a visitation where it has been the guest of ^nor. when a fierce band of brigands that inhabit the hills lying along the desert, decide to capture it and convey it to a rival Maharajah across the distant desert. Fortunately, the Sacred charge arrives within the walled city before the brigands attain its possession. They, however, are resourceful and have other means at their command, , as they know the attendants of the Elephant are weary of their duties and will take to their favorite dissipation of opium smoking. The brigands outside the walls await their opportunity and when it comes they knock down and bind the guards at the gate, enter the Rajah's premises and carry away the precious animated object of worship. About this time Kathlyn and her entourage arrive in the city and the next morning are informed by the commotion of the great loss. Bruce, through Ramabai, is put in touch with the situation: likewise, Katblyu, and they immediately offer assistance if reciprocal aid is given in tbe form of a military convo.v, which is readily granted. Kathlyn Is rushed out into the desert on the back of a wild camel, and from this gazeboo sweeps the horizon with her binoculars. Following her is a large train led by Bruce, together with tbe savage soldiery picturesque in their Oriental accoutrements. Cleverly disposing the force. Kathlyn and a few of her followers go forward while the troops are concealed. They meet the brigands and pretend to be friendly, giving them quantities of opium as peace offerings. Tbe brigands are disarmed by this kindness and soon stupified into security through the influence of the narcotic. As they are helpless, it is a comparatively easy matter to get the Sacred Elephant. On their way back to the walled city, tbey meet Umballah, who has been reinforced for tbe pursuit: but, his soldiers, in superstitious fear, bow before the Sacred Elephant, so that Kathlyn and her party are allowed to proceed on their way. It is some time before Umballali, furious over the attitude of his men. rallies them and induces them to move forward. Wlien they arrive at the gates of the walled city, they are denied entrance by the soldiers of the Rajab. and Umballah returns sullenly to Allaba in defeat. The following day Kathlyn and her party again start on their way to the Coast, and, strangely enough, are captured by the self-same band of brigands from whom they secured tbe animated sacred symbol. Kathlyn, her father and Bruce are tied to a tiger cart of the brigands. The chief, searching C^l. Hare, finds his medal and knows at once that he has captured the White King. Thereupon he sends a messengar forward to Allaha, demanding as a ransom from Umballah. three bags of silver. A few days later Umballah arrives in haste with his silver, but asks only for Col. Hare, as a prisoner, earnestly requesting that Bruce and Kathlyn be fed to the tigers. (To be continued.) THE TRAGEDY OF AMBITION (Mar. 2).— Madge O'Mara supported a semi-invalid mother by working as a cashier in Portuguese Joe's chop-house. Reginald Van Dorn, returning from college, goes "slumming" with some fashionable associates, and happens into the cbop-house where Madge O'Mara is the chiefest ornament. He is interested in sociology, and finds in this girl a most fascinating and charming study. He soon discovers her flue qualities, and becomes attracted to her by something more than platonic friendship: but as an honorable man, makes honorable advance. The repeated visits of this handsome youtli incurs the hatred of Portu J. P. SEEBURG PIANO CO. Manufacturers of SEEBURG PHOTOPLAYER Write for "Art Catalogue." Republic Bldg. 209 S. State St. CHICAGO, ILL. BRASS SHADES with removable glass panels. 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Reginald arrives and is decoyed into an adjoining room — bound, gagged and prepared to have a long stay in the tide that seethes below the floor of the rickety old building. Madge returns before she is expected. Tbe conspirators are throwing Reginald through the window into the river when she seizes a knife from one of the villains, and clenching it between her teeth, jumps into the water after the helpless victim. She swims to the bound man. cuts the ropes that bind him. and supports him ashore. She then makes her way with him to her own modest home nearby. There she and her mother nurse him back to life. She telephones his palatial home on Eiverside Drive, telling his parents where their son is. They come early nest morning in their limousine, together with Corine Rower, Reginald's fiancee. This brings about a crashing contrast between Madge in her plain raiment and her lowly surroundings, and the fashionable woman of money and her intolerant social parasite Corine. Instead of thanking the young girl for the great work in saving their son's life, the pompous old father threatens to disinherit him unless he turns his bai-k upon the cbop-house cashier, forever, while the mother is lofty beyond compare, and the priggish young woman snippy to a degree. They leave poor little Madge with her delicate mother in a condition of mind that is pitiful. She, however, believes that Reginald has true manhood and will return; instead, however, comes a letter, enclosing a check from his father, for her kindness in saving bis life. Tearing the checik and her wedding garments simultaneously into bits, she vows to kill the man if she ever again comes face to face with him. no matter when or where. Three years pass quickly. Madge has seemingly forgotten her troubles, and becomes skilled as a trained nurse. In the interim, Reginald has married and been desperately unhappy, so that when he meets with a terrible accident, he feels that death would be truly welcome. He is carried to his own home unconscious, and the doctor, after applying first aids to the injured, telephones for a nurse. Singularly enough, Madge O'Mara is sent in response to the hurried call. At first, owing to the bandages, she does not recognize the patient. Then all at once it dawns upon her. The bitterness of the passing years come up to her heart. Then as he tosses in delirium she hears her own name, hears the story again of his great love, of his disappointment, and the darkness of his own life. Instead of administering the death drop, she swiftly and tenderly soothes the suffering one who has been in reality hers — at least now is for the rest of the night. Only the dawn ends for her that perfect possession which is tbe ultimate happiness of the woman who loves. This can be met when it comes. Tonight is tonight, and it is in her hands to give him surcease from pain — ease to the man she loves. Even the great social rift that swallowed up their love has been bridged as she kneels in happiness by his side, and he holds her calm, strong hand in perfect peace. PATHE. PATHE'S WEEiCLY, NO. 17, 1914 (Feb. 26).— Washington, D. C. — Tbe body of Augustus O. Bacon, one-time president pro tempore of the United States Senate, and at the time of his death a leading The Colosseum in Films These motion pictures are the first in a gala series of truly educational films entitled THE GLORIES OF ROME The pictures were made with special permission of the Italian Government and according to instructions of W. Stephen Bush of The Moving Picture World, who was in Rome at the time. The Vero Educational Society has purchased the negative. Every point of interest in the immortal edifice is covered in a most entertaining way, bringing back memories of the wonderful days when 80,000 spectators looked down upon the struggles in the arena. I. There are four divisions: The Exterior and Entrances, together II. The Lower Floor and the Arena. with views of Rome from different III. The Stories and Lodges. stories of the Colosseum. IV. What was hidden beneath the Arena. The total length of the pictures is three thousand feet. Title and all printed matter have been prepared by Mr. Bush. The titles are full and exact, and a lecture goes with certain parts of the film. The photography is of a high standard, and portions of the films are suitably tinted. For all further information address The Vero Educational Society Roon, m world's Tower Bunding, no west 4othst^^^^^ 1