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- This film very accurately illustrates the operation of a band of brigands and their apprehension by the police. Lying in ambush near the road they surprise the frequenters of public highways, robbing and ofttimes killing their victims. The series opens with one of the incidents, and we see the vehicle as it is held up and the occupants attacked. Strong resistance is encountered and a desperate battle ensues, but, by force of numbers, the tourists are overpowered and plundered. Reporting the incident to the police one of a number of officials Is dispatched with a document to a certain point. On his way he must pass through a neck of the woods. It is of utmost importance that the document does not get into other hands. The officer goes on the road very cautiously, but when he has passed the men they spring upon him from behind and bind his hands behind him. They now force him to walk back to their rendezvous, where they treat him very brutally in their efforts to secure the document, which careful search has failed to reveal. Soon they hear the approach of soldiers and they leave the place and fight a running battle with officers. In a hand-to-hand fight they are worsted, and those not killed are led back to their rendezvous. Here the unfortunate officer is found and immediately released. In his weakened condition the men are led before him for identification, but before he can make reply he ejects the document from his mouth, where he had stored it for safe keeping. The brigands were not only successfully outdone by this strategy, but their organization eliminated.
- After a portrait of the child, suspended in papoose fashion, the scene opens with the luxuriant apartment of a wealthy merchant. The nurse enters, carrying the infant, but the mother refuses to receive the little one and orders it placed in the cradle. The husband enters and, after an affectionate greeting, is asked for money. He offers a bank note, but this is of insufficient denomination and more is readily supplied. After the departure of the husband the woman prepares a wallet, which she places in the clothing of the infant and then replaces the little one. Summoning the chauffeur she proposes that he dispose of the little one for her. This is refused, but when she places a bank note into his hand he yields. Placing the child in a wicker basket, the lid of which is closed, the man takes the child out to his car. We now see the auto speeding along the country lane and stop suddenly. Making a hasty survey the basket is removed from the car and placed alongside the road. The man speeds back and visits a grog shop, where some time is spent. We now revert to the home of the merchant. Returning, the merchant finds the place vacant. The child is gone, and upon the arrival of his wife he receives only a shrug of the shoulders in answer to his inquiry as to the whereabouts of his son. Later the chauffeur is summoned, but still in a drunken stupor he is unable to give any information. The man is driven almost to distraction at the disappearance of his child, and is a pitiful sight, left to his own sorrow, without even a word of comfort from his wife, whose apparent indifference must be accepted as an evidence of guilt. The scene now changes to that of a dense wood, with a man busily cutting up a tree with his adze. Wiping the perspiration from his brow the man concludes to return home, and as he wends his way through the woods and comes out upon the highway he encounters the wicker basket. Opening it he perceives its contents and, carefully replacing the little one, he carries the basket to his home. We see him enter the yard. Putting away his adze, he enters a building, the dimensions of which seem to indicate the want of material wealth. The room is scantily furnished, but neat and clean, and we see the young housewife busily engaged in preparing the meal. After an affectionate greeting the husband requests the table set for two, and without further explanation he opens his basket and presents the infant, which is received with great delight. The wife discovers the wallet, gives it to her husband, who opens it and, noting the contents, thrusts it into the cupboard. The basket is placed upon the cupboard and they take their seat at the table. This poor but happy home having acquired further cause for gratification, is indeed a citadel where love and joy reign supreme. Thus we leave them until ten years later, when we see the merchant and his wife stop near the place and, dismounting, they make an inspection of the children playing about, and failing to recognize the one they seek inquiry is made and the informant leads them around to the home of our woodsman. Inside the door we see the same general furnishing and, seated on a chair, is the man with the boy of ten at his knee. In answer to a knock at the door the man opens and bids his visitors welcome. The boy respectfully removes his cap and when the parents, recognizing their child, step forward to embrace it, we see it shrink back and, throwing its arms about the foster-father, seek protection. The parents now explain their relationship to the little one, but the foster-father will not yield and, going to the cupboard, brings forth the wallet, which he delivers in the original condition. The parents are obliged to depart without the child, and when the foster-mother returns from her momentary absence we see how happy they are as all three embrace each other.
- A delightful series of panoramic views of snow-covered mountains and dense forest, adequately tinted. The common manner of transportation by means of a sledge is shown, as also a group of Russians enjoying an evening by themselves. The Russian dance is executed in a very proficient manner. Photographic quality and perspective predominate throughout.
- A very pathetic subject, illustrated in a striking manner. A number of children are playing in the woods, when a dog makes his way up to them with a splinter in his foot. One of the children withdraws this and bandages the foot with a handkerchief, whereupon the dog returns to his master, a peddler. Seeking the hiding place of a squirrel the oldest of the three children falls from a tree and lies there unconscious. The shades of night are gathering fast and the other children are making every effort to locate their brother, but in vain, and with heavy hearts and tear-dimmed eyes they return to the anxious mother and relate their experiences. The neighborhood is all agitation in a few moments and all join in search of the missing lad. A peddler happening along seeks the cause of the excitement and offers his dog as assistance. The other little ones recognize the dog and, showing the animal the handkerchief, the dog is off in quest of the one who served him so kindly. All follow into the woods and, with lighted torches, they seek the lad. The dog, however, is the successful one, and soon leads the anxious father to his son. Returning home with the lad all are overjoyed, and the father wishes to reward the peddler, but he accepts nothing, as he maintains that the obligation rests upon him for the kindness of the boy towards the dog.
- In a humble home are seen the parents and children of a peasant family. Other male relatives are also present, but there is nothing to eat and no means of securing anything. On the verge of desperation the husband takes the gun to go out after some game. As the laws prohibiting poaching are rigidly enforced, the wife cautions him, but the pleading little one stimulates the father to go out in quest of food. He is scurrying through the woods and has killed a rabbit, also a bird, and is just about to pick up the bird when the officers who have been following at a distance place their hands upon him. The game and gun are confiscated, and after taking his name he is sent on home. At the house everything is in readiness for the meal they are expecting, when the crestfallen father returns. Soon an officer reports to take the man into custody for his offense, and the scene is heartrending. The wife and children entreat the orderly to be lenient, but he must obey orders. His heart is out in sympathy with the family and the little ones clutch him about the neck in their entreaties. A commanding officer appears to ascertain the cause of delay. The orderly is reprimanded for his negligence of duty. When later the prisoner is called and must either pay a fine or go to prison he enters the office, where the orderly has just written a letter to his mother and enclosed a bank note for her needs, but, moved by compassion, he turns the letter over to the prisoner. Stepping into the presence of the superior officer the prisoner hands the letter over, and, without further examination at this moment, the warrant is destroyed and the prisoner allowed to go, He turns to thank the soldier, but is not permitted to make a demonstration, and hurries on home to tell of the charity befallen him. The superior officer now opens the letter and, aside from the amount of fine, he finds the letter of the orderly to his mother. This noble sacrifice softens his heart and he goes out to the orderly and returns the amount to him. At the same time he instructs that the prisoner's gun be returned and adds instructions that a .supply of food be furnished the unfortunate family. With great joy the orderly now goes to do his duty. Arriving at the peasant's home, he is received with joy, and when he returns the gun they are almost overjoyed, but when he has an assistant bring in two baskets filled with provisions, which he dispenses to the almost famished group, their joy knows no bounds, and the series concludes with the grand tableau of orderly in center of family group, all drinking to the health and happiness of their benefactor.
- With beaming countenance a very pretty young lady faces the audience and then, with a piece of chalk, writes upon a blackboard: "Good-night." Smiling enchantingly she bows and slowly recedes from the platform.
- A sensational tragedy in a traveling circus. The scene illustrating the first chapter is a circle of house-wagons in common use by the itinerant circus. Seated on a box is the clown, who is the leader of the company, and upon hearing a signal by the trumpeter all the members come forth and form a procession, after which they return for a few minutes, break ranks, reform and proceed to the large exhibition tent. The first exhibition is by a member of herculean strength, who deftly handles a huge dumb-bell. This is followed by an exhibition of skill on the part of two gymnasts. The clown now exhibits his skill as a marksman by shooting a hole through a card in the hand of his wife, who is also a member of the company. He now performs the "William Tell" feat of shooting an apple from the head of his wife. Each performance is followed by applause from the audience. The entertainment concluded, the audience and members of the company leave the tent, and in so doing one of the audience is seen to show affection for the wife of the leader, which is also observed by the clown, who gives evidence of jealousy. His physiognomy is distorted as the pangs of jealousy vibrate his frame. Seating himself in the interior of the tent he loads his gun with exceptional care, using a larger cartridge than is regularly his custom. The scene now changes to the outside of the tent, where we see the clown doing chores preparatory to retiring for the night. To one side we see the wagon serving as a home of the leader, and, slinking along the outskirts towards this wagon, is the figure of the stranger; he signals, and the leader's wife comes forth from the interior, scantily attired, and both are observed to exchange evidences of great affection for each other. Hearing the footsteps of her husband the two part, the man running at great speed, but too long did they linger, as the parting kiss is given in full view of the husband. He gives chase with a weapon, but being unable to catch the offender, returns to his home and, entering it in a fury, brings forth his wife, whom he upbraids and rebukes severely for her faithlessness. The scene now changes to the original, and the procession forms for entry for the evening exhibition on the following day. The various acts are performed and applause follows as vigorously as the night before. The clown is again to perform his act, but this time he chooses the "William Tell" act first. His features are a study as he takes his position and takes careful aim, and a moment later he pulls the trigger. The figure of the wife collapses. Excitement is at highest pitch and the wife looks pleadingly at her husband, who is apparently overcome with grief. Some of the members of the company immediately spring forward to raise the fallen figure and, kissing the outstretched hand, the leader looks regretfully into the eyes of his wife as she reposes in death, a victim of her own unfaithfulness and the jealousy of her husband.
- Sleeping chamber. Mother is brought in from a stroll. Physician appears and ruefully shakes his head. The son appears and very affectionately greets his mother. The physician's remarks and demeanor, however, fill his heart with consternation, and after the physician leaves we see him take leave from his mother and directly he reports at his office. Unable to keep his mind on his work his eyes wander about the room, note the open safe. Absence of employer from room causes the temptation to rise, and he struggles hard with himself; takes a quantity of money and is off. Sick room, nurse leaves room a moment. Mother has an attack of heart trouble, struggles and falls back into chair, dead. Son reaches home, rushes into room, too late, as mother is dead. No need for money he returns to office. Scene in office. Employer returns, detects shortage. Suspects employee because of absent hat and coat. Leaves office. Return of the heart-broken son. Replaces money. Employer appears and accuses him of unfaithfulness. Son points to money in safe and explains his trouble. Both rush off to home of the employee. Death chamber. Son and employer enter, and directly both embrace each other as the latter realizes the grief of the former and extends his pardon. Son thankful to his benefactor for his kindness and sympathy.
- A very beautiful series showing the difficult feats accomplished by a company of Italian cavalry. After the company gathers they ride off over the hills, jumping hurdles, sliding down steep inclines and vaulting a wall at the verge of a hill they jump and slide down onto the road and scamper on. A beautiful drill. At the same time the ground covered makes an interesting panoramic view. Very thrilling feats are accomplished, and interest is maintained through the full length of film.