The Billboard 1909-06-12: Vol 21 Iss 24 (1909-06-12)

48 The Billboard JUNE 12, 1909. Just then her father comes in. He bought a new pistol. which he shows Tom. Going back to bis desk he handles the revolver, the trigger snaps and a bullet strikes him in the head. The’ shot brought Ella to the scene. She just enters the door as the pistol fell from her father’s hand and as Tom jumps up from his chair to aid his employer. The ring of the shot brought some more to the scene. two policemen and some employes. Driven by jealousy, Ella accuses Tom of having shot at her father. Tom is arrested and placed in jail. The mother arrives and is informed that her son is im jail for attempted murder. the idea, especially after the which she shows to Ella. Now Ella sees her mistake: this is the sweetheart of whom bas been jealous. She confesses to the and both hurry to the where they explain matters. Tom is given his freedom. Ella confesses her jealousy, the lovers are united and Ella promses never to be jealous again. letter she received, mother, SAUCY SUE.—Sue is a mischievous kind of | a country girl. whom she “Paw” and from the visit, she is very She comes in ‘*‘Maw.”’ plays tricks on all with contact, not forgetting Receiving an invitation uncle doctor in town to come for a leaves for town. Her city cousin much pleased to see her—nit. Auntie tries tc dress her in city clothes with disastrous results. When Sue butts in with patients, thinks it is time for her to go. home again, but t train has pulled out. the doctor He sends her Tie SELIG IN THE SULTAN’S POWPR.—Jack Thornfon, an American traveler, while touring Eu rope, meets the daughter of an old French nobleman, and falis in love with her. sistent in his suit for her hand, a seemingly cordial friendship, the lady ap parently does not return his affections. There is a reason for this. Bey, girl. Osman charming He man, and who aspires Mons. yupont is aware ter. and so cleverly tending that he is to social recognition. he is selling his daugharranges matters by prefacing financial ruin, te persuades Flora into giving her consent to the marriage in order to save his credit. The dutifal girl stifles her own feelings and bravely pledges herself to the Turkish nobleman. Jack Thornton had met Osman Bey and had taken a violent dislike to him. The was mutual. Jack arrives on the scene papers of alliance are being drawn up, presses his sympathy for the girl. The hatred between the two men is doubly intensified. Flora is aware of the unpleasantness existing, and rather chagriné@a that Jack should learn of the sacrifice she 1s making, leaves the room and the two enemies together. After some words, with a burst of rage, Osman Bey rushes out of the reom, while Jack steps out upon the veTratda to cool off. There is no one in the room as Flora returns. She is greatly agitated and grieved to think that perhaps Jack will not understand, S sitting at the desk she hastily pens him a note, In which she explains all and confesses her love for him. Calling the butler she instructs him te give the letter to Mr. Thornton. Turning to leave the room the surprised butler bumps into the American, who has heard the lady's instructions. ‘‘A letter for you, sir,” says the astonished servant, as with a look of | bewilderment he hands the sealed envelope to | Jack Tearing open the letter Thornton reads | the girl's confession. Forgetting all else but-! the thought that she loves him, Jack clasps the weeping girl in his arms. Struggling from his grasp the trembling girl tells him that her word is gives and that her father’s honor is at stake. But Jack will listen to none of that and is abont to clasp her to his breast again when Osman Bey steps into the room. Reading at a glance the meaning of the confusion between the two lovers, he withholds his when. until Flora has retired from the room, ~~ shaking with rage, he demands from Jack explanation of the scene he has just witeessedl. Lighting a cigar, Thornton turns to the angry nobleman, and blowing the smoke in his face. walks away. leaving the enraged ae baffled Turk to vent his anger on the empty air. Several months later, Jack. by accident, meets Flora, who is driving in a closed vehicle. He is startled at the change in her appearance and indignant over the revelation o her misery and’ ill treatment. Almost a prisoner in the honse of Osman Bey, she friends and relatives. Jack determines to aid in her escape; tells her he will gain admittance to the grounds of the palace where he will talk with her plan. Jack is on hand at the appointed time, but is unable to pass the guards at the gate. Nothing daunted, this daring American determines to scale the massive walls. which he does after a great deal of difficulty. He her face through a window, covered by a female spy and is seized by The prisoner is carried to an underground dungeon, where, in company with the whom Flora had ordered to accompany is left. Triumphant, as the and ex and formulate a sees is disguards. her, he Osman Bey determines to further She spurns | she | District Attorney's office, | his troubles do not end until | He is per| but outside of | a Turkish nobleman, desires this | has expressed his love for | ber to her father, who is an ambitious worldly | that | aversion | is denied | eunuch | } | the Sultan’s presence, and there learns that she was really the cause of his majesty's change of mind. In anger he demands her re turn to his home, but is again dumbfounded to — that the Sultan has denied her that priv lege. We are next shown a portion of the camp of the young Turks. Jack has military learned of | Flora’s detention in the Sultan’s palace, and so embittered is he at this outrage that he joins the cause of the revolutionists. Greeted warmly by the commending officer, with whom | he is upon the most friendly terms, he is ac| cepted as an ally, and out of respect for his military achievements attained through his West Point training, he is granted a commission. The last scenes of the picture show the at tack upon the Sultan’s palace. and the meet| ing of Osman Bey and Jack in a hand-to-hand | conflict, in which the Turk is bested, which is followed by the rescue of Flora and the capture of the despised Sultan. FOR SALE 100,000 ft. of films in the best of condition, . . 100 sets of song slides, with music, .. ie Lai 1 Edison Improved Machine, . : 1 Lubin Machine, . $90.00 1 Stereopticon, . . $24.00 All kinds of Electric and Calcium Burners from $2.50 up. Write for Lists. HARSTN & CO. 138 E. 14th St. Est. 1897. Tel. 3812-3813 Stuy. HARSTN BLOG. 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PATUREL, 41 and 43 Warren Street, WEW YORK. |The Largest and Oldest Dealer and Importer of GAS, WHISTLING AND ADVERTISING be revenged by making way with him for good. Being a special favorite of the Sultan's, he goes to him at once and asks for an order to execute the hated American, giving as a reason | that the sanctity of his home had been imper jled. He soon obtains the much coveted warrent, which he shows to his wife before placing it in the hands of the military. Flora pleads on her knees for the life of her friend, but is again repulsed with the information that to-morrow’s sunrise will witness the end of her lover's life. Maddened by grief, the poor girl determines in her desperation to go to the Sultan and beg his clemency. Escaping from her chamber window, she makes her way to the Sultan’s palace, and gaining admittance, is granted an andience with his majesty. 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