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- In which are seen three typical southern darkies each of which is over 90 years of age. One is engaged in telling a funny story and the facial expression on the three men will be enjoyed by everybody who witnesses it. We might say that these men are members of an exhibit at the Pan American Exposition at Buffalo.
- Two women engage in a sword fight.
- "Another amusing and interesting film is the hurdle-jumping bear. These three subjects [with The Wrestling Bear and The Trick Bear] are bound to make a hit, as they are entirely new and the subjects are lively and interesting. There is not a slow or poor movement in any of them, and they will win applause every time."
- A Hayseed and a clown jump into barrels and have a boxing bout. The clown knocks the countryman down, who is again assisted to his feet by an onlooker. The clown throws him down again, falling on top of him, and on rising the Rube is thrown on top of his own barrel, smashing it to pieces. A dog comes on the scene, and fastening himself to the bosom of the clown's trousers, he holds on while the frantic clown jumps wildly around.
- Here we show an Esquimaux Village just as it appeared at the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo. The picture shows how the Esquimaux of the far North live, portrays their habits and gives a general idea of their places of abode. This is a splendid moving picture, full of animation.
- Here is a decided novelty. Sea lions are not to be seen every day, and it is your privilege to show about 12 in number, being fed by their trainer, Capt. Paul Boynton. After feeding them on shore they follow him about and crowd him so that he steps into the water and continues to feed them. One more venturesome than the rest steals some of the food out of the basket. The water rolling off their backs sparkles and shines so much so as to lead one to believe that they are made of glass. This subject is animated to a wonderful degree and everyone witnessing it will call for a repetition. A most brilliant picture.
- Here is one to please the children. A group of bright young girls are each supplied with a plate in each of which the eldest girl pours some water. She seats herself on a chair surrounded by the others and they follow her motions. She places her hand in her dish, rubs it on her face making motions as would suggest a mustache and side whiskers, after which she rubs her hand under the plate, goes through the same motions and is imitated closely by the group. As each one rubs her hand under the plate and then to her face, the plates having been blackened by lamp black prior to the beginning of the game, all but the leader is marked up in such a manner as to create bursts of laughter. After she tires of this game she procures a mirror and shows the group how they have disfigured themselves, when they all take her and give her a dose of her own medicine. This is really funny and the photography is excellent.
- The proverbial bad boy annoys two Chinese, who are hard at work at their wash tubs. They finally catch him and give him a good drubbing, whereupon he grasps them both, one in each hand, and throws them over his head. He kicks them and rolls about the floor twisting them in all positions until they are lifeless. Throwing them on the floor he departs, when the Chinese suddenly come to life and wind up the picture with one of their peculiar dances.
- This is a new film and it is safe to assume that it is the only one of its kind ever made. When the alarm is given the horses are seen to run from their stalls and place themselves in their accustomed places at the wagons. The harness is adjusted, the firemen jump on, and they dash out of the fire house and down the street. The picture changes and the entire apparatus is seen coming at full gallop toward the audience down a long lane. The picture again changes and the fire laddies are again seen rescuing women and children from a burning building, after which, in another change of the picture they are seen to arrive at the fire house, unharness the horses and back the apparatus into the house. This film is animated throughout and the photography is perfect. This is an extraordinary picture of an interesting subject.
- "This film was taken after the popular song by the same title, and is a funny picture indeed. A book agent calls on a woman, who is engaged in washing clothes. He proceeds to try to convince her that she should buy his book, which she flatly refuses. He then tries to make love to her and embraces her, when the iceman, who is her friend, suddenly enters and proceeds to hammer the dude book agent. After throwing him out, he returns, and is rewarded by his lady love with numerous kisses. This is an excellent lively film."
- "Here is shown Mlle. De La Roy, the well-known dancer who has a national reputation. The lady seems to be double jointed, as she twists herself in every conceivable shape. This film shows the dancer doing her great split act. A very warm subject."
- "Particularly interesting was a warship at the time when our country was plunged in a war with the Spanish Dons, and it is gratifying to the American public to see these monster marine fighters on which so much depends and on which we have placed all our hopes. In this picture is shown our largest and most powerful battleship of the first-class, the Alabama, being launched at Cramp's shipyard, Philadelphia, May 18, 1898. Words fail to describe the immensity of this wonderful floating fort of steel. It is conceded that the Alabama is without a peer for armament, size and capability. This is a film that will enthuse old and young America, and any one exhibiting it will be in a position to command crowded audiences wherever he appears."
- Reenactment of a scene from the Boxer Rebellion.
- "Don't show this picture unless your audience has dined for the soldiers' rations are being distributed by the one delegated for that purpose, and the sight of them eating and drinking appeals to the inner man. Some of the soldiers are seen to carry buckets of water, and the general aspect is cheerful. This film is particularly interesting, as the men shown therein were on their way to the land of the Dons, where they met with hardships which they were by no means accustomed to."
- A number of Italians are seen laying a mine to blast certain rock that lies in their path. The mine is finally laid, and the fuses lit, and they all disappear with the exception of one, who, forgetting what had taken place, seats himself directly over the mine and prepares to enjoy his mid-day lunch. The explosion follows and he is thrown in the air. After the smoke clears away his hat finally falls and he follows shortly after. Everyone viewing this picture shudders to think that this man has been blown to pieces for by the time he reaches the ground one is bound to imagine him crushed by falling on the rocks. Judge of the surprise in store, however, for those in the audience when the man arises with a frightened look on his face and dashes from view.
- Mrs. Nation addresses her followers, who proceed with her into the Senate Saloon, where they demolish the bottles and kegs. Police arrest Mrs. Nation and take her out through a crowd of people jeering at her.
- "This is a most lively picture and a very popular subject. A man and a woman are seen dancing a number of fancy figures, and, after a turn or two, she suddenly leaps on the table, presenting her dainty foot, which he kisses. He appears to enjoy the act, for he chucks her under the chin and repeats the operation. An excellent film; full of life."
- "This is a dainty subject, full of vim, where is seen a man and woman dancing in gaudy attire, and each one carrying a fancy umbrella. Their movements are very graceful and artistic, and they charm their audiences. Full of motion, and the detail is perfect."
- This is one of the funniest films we have ever seen. An amateur photographer attempts to take a picture of an express train coming toward him. He sets his camera up inside the track directly in the path of the huge locomotive coming at the rate of 50 miles an hour. Failing to get out of the way in time, the train strikes him and he is flung far out in the road with his camera, which is demolished. It is impossible to kill the fiend photographer. After the train passes he arises and grasping the remains of his precious camera he rushes across the tracks, but stops again to view the landscape. A track walker saves him from another train coming in an opposite direction by throwing him bodily in a ditch. This film is a beauty from beginning to end and anyone not amused by it is void of all humor. Book it if you want a star picture.
- A photographer on the stage attempts to photograph the audience and is almost driven wild by those who will not pose correctly. Finally he snaps the camera in despair, but it explodes and wrecked the surroundings. He is so incensed that he hurls pieces of the stage furniture into the audience until one of them clambers up on the stage and pummels him until he is subdued.
- A party of Chinese soldiers appear leading a prisoner with his arms bound behind him. They unbind him and he is placed in a pillory. A number of men pass who tease him unmercifully. Finally the soldiers return, and take him back to jail. Very good.
- "Here is an exciting picture where the Spaniards are repulsed with great loss by the Volunteer Army of the United States. This is an exact reproduction of the fight as it occurred, and it inspires you to see how bravely our soldier boys drive the Spaniards from their position and shoot them down as they try to escape."
- Brother and sister are sent to bed on Christmas Eve, and while they are asleep, Santa Claus comes down the chimney and fills their waiting stockings with toys.
- "Here we see our soldiers, assisted by the marines of Dewey's fleet, scaling a wall of the fort at Manila. We cannot but admire these brave men who, at the risk of their lives, scale the wall, not knowing at what minute they will be shot at by those at the top of the fort. It is a most inspiring picture, and one that will enthuse your audience."
- An astronomer falls asleep and has a strange dream involving a fairy queen and the Moon.
- A tramp knocks at the door of a farm house and asks for something to eat. The woman who answers the call hands him something which evidently does not suit him and he throws it on the ground. In anger he seizes some sweetmeats which the cook has placed on the table outside to cool. The cook now appears and calling the dog hisses him on to the tramp. The dog seizes him by the bosom of his trousers, and while he tries to avoid the dog, the cook empties a pan of flour on his head. Funny, and full of life and action.
- A supposed blind man stands on the corner asking alms. An officer passes by and orders him off. He strikes the guardian of the peace, and throwing down his crutch, runs off. The policeman attempts to follow him, but trips over the tramp's crutch, and before he can rise the fraudulent beggar escapes.
- A tramp dreams he is welcomed in a high-society parlor for tea, only to wake up and be disappointed.
- "Here is a novel sight - a full grown bear, in a wild state, wrestling with his keeper. After considerable maneuvering, the keeper finally throws him, and the bear acknowledges his defeat by getting up and grinning toward the audience. An excellent film and a very lively subject."
- Two tramps meet on the railroad, and after shaking hands one departs, leaving the other in the center of the track, who seats himself on one of the ties and proceeds to eat his mid-day luncheon, occasionally taking a drink from his black bottle. He falls asleep and is struck by a fast express running at the rate of 50 miles an hour, and is literally ground to pieces. The train crew return to gather up his remains on a board, and attempt to carry him away when he returns to life and pulling a bottle from his pocket, takes a long draught, much to the amusement of the men carrying him.
- Twelve girls stand in a row according to size. A magician displays an empty flour barrel to his audience. He then calls each girl to him, beginning at the eldest, and as she steps upon the platform, he lifts her up and places her in the barrel. He continues down along the line until they have all been placed in the barrel, which he overturns and shows the audience that there is nothing in it. This picture is an exceptionally fine illusion.
- This picture shows the interior of a well-known theatre. Two hayseeds occupy the front seats and an idea can be gained of the merits of the play by their facial expressions. They indulge in peanuts and apples during the performance, to the amusement of the occupants of the seats surrounding them. Excruciatingly funny.
- "This film shows the U.S. Cruiser Raleigh, which assisted to a great extent in wiping out the entire Spanish fleet at Manila. Her brave Captain is also in plain view, and it is a picture that will enthuse any audience. Everyone wants to see this trim war, with which Admiral Dewey punished the proud Spaniards. The film is perfect. The figures are clear and distinct in detail, and to show it is call for an encore."
- All coons like chicken. This fellow is no exception to the rule and to see the expression on his face when somebody mentioned the toothsome bird to him proves the fact conclusively. The subject is that of a darkey of immense proportions talking to the audience. The head occupies the entire screen. Incidentally the subject was that of a southern darkey, said to be 98 years of age. He has about three teeth left and they look like old fashioned tombstones. A perfect picture of facial expression.
- After reading the description of this film, the bald heads in the front row will subscribe to the title of this film. A fast train is seen approaching in the distance and after rounding a curve, the last car lurches to such an extent that somebody's mother-in-law, who has been looking at the country scenery was thrown off the train. After the train disappears from view, she suddenly arises, and picking up her skirts, runs after the train, motioning for it to return. She continues on her mad dash until she disappears from view. This is a side-splitter.