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- "Taken in Havana Harbor from a moving launch, and shows the wreck of the 'Maine' surrounded by wrecking boats and other vessels. The warped and twisted remains show how thoroughly this immense mass of iron and steel was blown out of all semblance of a vessel. The background of this picture is formed by the shores of Havana Harbor, and as the yacht moves around, a panoramic view of the shores adds an interesting feature."
- The men are seen working a jigger rocker. These men took the jigger from California to the Klondike. They are working on a bar of Bonanza Creek and earning $20 to the man per day. This is a primitive method of mining, the gold passing through holes in a piece of sheet iron and being caught in a blanket placed underneath.
- The U.S. Life Saving Service had an exhibit at the Pan-American Exposition demonstrating the use of the breeches buoy in saving the lives of shipwrecked mariners. A mast is erected in the middle of the lake at the Pan-American Exposition, and by means of a mortar, a line is thrown over the mast head. The breeches buoy rigging is hauled out by the sailor on the mast and the rigging made fast to the shore. The line is then stretched and the buoy is rapidly run out by the life savers, and the man is safely hauled in and landed. A remarkable and life-like demonstration of this wonderful invention.
- This is one of the processes of separating the gold from the pay dirt. Two men are seen shoveling the pay dirt into the rocker, another is working the rocker, while a fourth is shoveling away the tailings or the broken bed rock after the gold has been washed from it. The water is seen running into the rocker and rushing down the sluice.
- One of the most realistic train pictures ever offered. Taken on the Auburn division of the Lehigh Valley Railroad, and shows one of the company's largest rotary snowplows, propelled by three powerful engines, plowing through an immense drift of snow.
- A very fine picture showing the crews of the above mentioned High School leaving their boat house. The two crews then pull out for a distance of about a mile, and begin an exciting race toward our camera, passing the field of our instrument within half a boat length of each other. A very pretty and interesting picture with beautiful water effects.
- A butler is assisting his master to remove his coat, etc. After donning his smoking jacket his master leaves the room. The butler immediately proceeds to attire himself in his master's clothes. While adoring himself in the glass his master's wife slips up behind him, and thinking he is her husband, kisses and embraces him in a most affectionate manner. The husband re-enters the room, discovers his wife and upbraids her. The wife tries to explain but only makes matters worse. The butler is finally kicked out of the room by the furious husband.
- Papa has been to the club. He returns and finds wifey asleep (or apparently asleep). He thinks he will play Foxy Quiller, and standing upon a chair, sets the clock back several hours, but wifey discovers him and makes a terrible row. Papa in a dazed condition goes to the sideboard, seizes a bottle of seltzer water and plays it on his better half with the evident purpose of cooling her off, but papa gets very much the worst of it in the battle that follows.
- The scene opens in the bedroom of Mr. Nation, husband of the famous Carrie Nation, the "Kansas Saloon Smasher." Mr. Nation suddenly arises from the bed and picks up a crying infant from the cradle, and walks it up and down the floor. He suddenly steps upon a tack, becomes infuriated, and throws the baby back into the cradle. A small boy in the bed next demands his attention. The overworked husband becomes exasperated, and seizes a bottle of whiskey just as Mrs. Nation enters. She is horrified at the sight of her husband drinking from a bottle. She smashes the bottle on the floor, turns her husband over her knee and spanks him soundly.
- Scene in the interior of a Chemical Professor's laboratory. On the shelves are arranged the professor's many bottles of chemicals and experiments. Bridget is sweeping the floor of the laboratory. She suddenly remembers she is very dry, and her attention is attracted to a closet door, over which there is a sign "Spirit Closet." Bridget cautiously looks around, opens the door and takes out a large bottle. After relieving her thirst, she places the bottle back in the closet and leaves the room. The professor enters, goes to the spirit closet for a drink, and discovers the bottle is empty. He decides to check Bridget's appetite for "John Barleycorn." He rigs up a skeleton and a bucket of water in the closet so that the bucket will dump automatically on whoever opens the closet door. The scene then dissolves and shows the laboratory and Bridget entering for another drink. When she opens the closet door, she is clasped around the waist by the skeleton. The water is unceremoniously dumped upon her head, and the skeleton, bearing a sign, "Beware of Rum," pushes her violently to the floor. Bridget is terror-stricken, and from the expression on her face we gather that she desires to give up drinking permanently.
- A fine picture of the celebrated "White Wings" or street-cleaning department of one district of Greater New York, showing over 350 men in line, and over 100 carts that are used to carry the refuse away to the dumping-wharf, marching through the streets of New York.
- A winner and sure to please. In front of one of the largest newspaper offices is a hot air shaft through which immense volumes of air are forced by a blower. Ladies in crossing this shaft often have their clothes slightly disarranged. A young man is escorting a young lady and talking very earnestly. They walk slowly along until they stand directly over the air shaft. The young lady's skirts are suddenly raised to an almost unreasonable height, greatly to her horror and much to the amusement of the newsboys, bootblacks, and passersby.
- A woman riding a train must contend with the unwelcome advances of a male passenger.
- An Irish kitchen and an Irish woman cooking. She takes the baby out of the cradle, gives him a bottle and sits him on the floor. Casey comes in drunk with a pig under his arm and puts the pig on the floor. It makes a bee-line for baby and bottle, takes the bottle from the baby and proceeds to suck the milk, while Casey and wife have a hot argument.
- jovial looking man is seated nearest the window of a restaurant. He has just finished his meal and the waiter brings a glass of beer, and when he places the glass upon the table, lo, a little sailor boy about six inches high appears from the foam, and climbing down the side of the glass, proceeds to dance a sailor's hornpipe on the table. The sailor then walks toward a large cake of cheese, which is really higher than himself, and from the wedge shaped opening which has been cut, produces a little lady of his own height, with whom he holds a very animated conversation to the great delight of the diner. Another little man appears on the scene, and everything goes smoothly until a quarrel arises among the little people. The picture finishes in an exciting manner, by the sailor and the lady's escort having a lively mix-up. This is one of the most comical effects ever produced in animated photography.
- Coal dock scene at Charlotte Amelia, St. Thomas. Tourists are amusing themselves by throwing money to the negro boys, who jump from the dock into the water and fight among themselves, diving to the depth of 25 and 30 feet for the coins. (Taken on the midwinter cruise of the S. S. "Prinzessin Victoria Luise" of the Hamburg-American Line.)
- Taken at Bliss, Oklahoma. Shows a typical Western stage hold-up. A band of robbers are playing cards in the foreground of the picture. Suddenly one of the gang who has been on the lookout for the stage coach rides up in great haste. They quickly dodge behind a clump of trees and lay in wait. Soon the coach appears and is stopped by the bandits. The occupants are compelled to come down from their hiding places at the point of the gun and after being relieved of their valuables, are allowed to continue on their way. As soon as the stage drives off the robbers make for their ponies and take to the woods.
- This is one of the interesting scenes witnessed by all tourists who visit the West India Islands. As the steamers approach the harbor, the black boys swim out to meet them. Money is invariably thrown over by the passengers into the deep water, and the boys dive for it, sometimes going down to great depths but invariably bringing the coin to the surface with them, holding it up in their fingers to show that they secured it, then stowing it carefully away in their ears or mouth and watching intently for some more gelt. This picture is intensely interesting, as from forty to fifty boys are seen diving at one time. The picture was taken in the harbor at Kingston, Jamaica, which is the most interesting and picturesque port in the West India group.
- A rather hungry looking tramp is seen entering a kitchen. On the table he sees chicken, ham and numerous other good things to eat. Not satisfied with these, he looks in the closet, and finds a bottle of wine and a loaf of bread. Taking out his handkerchief, he proceeds to wrap up all the good things and take them away to some secluded spot, where he can satisfy his hunger and thirst without being annoyed. Suddenly he hears a noise. Someone has discovered him. Throwing his bundle one side, he jumps for the closet and closes himself in it. A policeman now enters and after looking around for the tramp, his eyes rest on the closet door. As he opens it, the tramp jumps out, and nearly blinds and smothers him with a panful of flour. Weary Willie now pushes the "cop" into the closet and locks him there. He then makes his escape with the bundle. The "cop" soon knocks down the closet door, and as he crawls out into the kitchen, presents a very ludicrous appearance. He is bound to catch the thief, however, and rushes out the door. Here the scene changes to an open field, with a house in the background, and an old coat and hat placed on sticks as a scarecrow, in the foreground. The tramp comes along in great haste and seeing the scarecrow, decides to take its place. He hurriedly dons the old coat and hat, and after tossing the sticks on which they were placed, on the ground, he stretches out his arms and stands perfectly still. The policeman now comes toward the camera on a run, and not seeing the sticks on the ground, falls over them. He gets up very quickly, more mad than hurt, and proceeds to find the tramp. The tramp now sits down to enjoy his meal. The scene again changes, and next we see Weary Willie stretched full length on the grass, after "filling in" and enjoying a smoke from a stump of a cigar.
- The finest wave scene that we have ever offered to the public. It was taken during a recent storm, at the base of one of the huge piers at Dover. The effect is startling and realistic, as the huge billows work in from the ocean and dash with appalling force against the barricade of stone, sending spray hundreds of feet in the air.
- This picture shows the miners washing out gold by what is known as the sluice box method. Here we see the miners shovelling from both sides the soil containing the gold into the sluice boxes, where the water, rushing at a rapid rate, carries away the dirt and stones, leaving the precious metal, which settles to the bottom of the box, to be recovered in the clean up at the end of the day's work. This is a very good subject, full of action and detail.
- Early in the morning, sailors scrub the deck on an American man-o'-war.
- Three girls are very busy in the laundry. The chimney-sweep enters to clean the chimney. The girls see a chance for some fun, and pretending to be angry at being disturbed in the work, command the sweep to leave the place. He refuses and attempts to embrace the girl nearest him. At this the girls pounce on him, and dragging him to one of the washtubs, they proceed to give him a thorough cleaning. After lathering him, they pull him toward a high clothes-wringer and force him through. The girls then hand what is left of him on the line to dry. He soon recovers from his flattened condition, and dropping from the line rushes wildly at the girls. Two of them are pushed into tubs and the third receives the contents of his soot-bag as he makes a hasty exit. Very laughable.
- Reporters rush to telegraph the latest war news.
- "This excellent picture shows the work of the Royal English Engineers. By the courtesy of the Commanding Officers we are enabled to procure a most interesting picture, giving an example of the method of attack on a fort where a wall must be climbed. Several hundred men are taking part in the attack. The scaling ladders are brought up by a number of soldiers whose advance is covered by a firing party sent for the purpose of keeping down the hail of bullets which is sent from the fort."
- "On Saturday morning, August 20, 1898, six grim battleships of Admiral Sampson's Squadron sailed into New York Harbor and up the Hudson to receive a welcome from the people and to fire a salute of victory in sight of the tomb of the great soldier-hero of another war [Ulysses Grant]. We present the following films to the public as our share in the celebration, by means of which we not only satisfy the curiosity of people living too far distant to be present, but also perpetuate forever the glory of the occasion. A grand view of the National salute at Grant's Tomb. The flagship 'New York' is followed by the 'Massachusetts' and 'Oregon.' The smoke thickens as the firing becomes general. One of the finest films ever taken."
- A most elaborate procession, with an Oriental profusion of splendor and magnificence unthought of in America. This superb pageant, with its enormous and elaborately bedecked elephants, and its footmen in native East Indian costume, is here shown in all its splendor. There were over 200 elephants in the procession, and those shown in our picture stand out in stereoscopic relief from the far-reaching background. Each elephant carries a large howdah, which is decorated with the finest silks and satins, gold, jewels, ivory and silver; and must be seen to be appreciated. H. E. the Viceroy, and Lady Curzon, T. R. H., the Duke and Duchess of Connaught, the Nizam of Hyderabad, the Gaekwar of Baroda, the Maharajahs of Myson and Travancore, and a number of gorgeously attired Indian Princes, glittering with jewels, are in the howdahs. The attendants are fanning the elephants as they pass the camera. An excellent piece of photography.
- This picture shows this celebrated spectacle of nature in the highest state of its grandeur. As this immense volume of angry water falls from its dizzy height, clearly defined against its rocky background and striking with such force on the bed of the river below, you imagine you can almost hear the roar of the cataract and feel the spray you see rising in the clouds settling on your faces.
- The statue is shown in the immediate foreground, draped with the American and French flags. The Rochambeau party all appear in the immediate foreground of the picture, and the unveiling is plainly shown, the flags being hauled down by President Roosevelt amid the great cheering of the throng of officials and citizens assembled. Immediately after the unveiling a panoramic view of the crowd is made, which is very interesting.
- Taken in front of the the grand stand erected for viewing this great international event. The scene opens with a parade of mounted police of the District of Columbia, followed by the Cavalry of Fort Meyer, Va., and mounted members of the Diplomatic Corps of all nations, the Militia of the District of Columbia bringing up the rear. In the reviewing stand can be seen the members of the Rochambeau party, President Roosevelt and other notables.
- The mail team is seen leaving Dawson City on one of the coldest days in the winter. The men who are seated in front, are almost buried in furs. They are starting on a long and dangerous journey of 380 miles up the Yukon River, over the ice. The first moving picture ever taken at sixty-five degrees below zero.
- Here we present a picture that simply convulses an audience with laughter. The scene opens in the bedroom of a hotel. A traveler appears, evidently a "little worse for wear." After stretching and yawning, he proceeds to disrobe. He throws off his coat and vest, but to his surprise and anguish, he suddenly finds himself clothed in a continental uniform. He throws this off in anger, but immediately a policeman's costume flies on him. This is in turn thrown aside in great rage and he finds himself clothed in a soldier's uniform. At last, thinking himself successful, he makes for the bed and finds a skeleton complacently resting on his pillow. The bed suddenly disappears, leaving him seated on the floor, and great quantities of bed clothes rain down from the ceiling. The picture ends leaving the audience simply convulsed in laughter.
- A young lady is admiring a number of Christmas presents on a table. Her beau enters. After embracing her, he gives her a present. Her mother and father enter, carrying a step-ladder. After greeting the young man, they proceed to fasten a piece of mistletoe to the chandelier. The young man insists on doing it, although his sweetheart tries to dissuade. He lets the step-ladder fall, breaking a bust upon a pedestal. After considerable trouble he finally gets the ladder in position and climbs up very timidly. While reaching over to tie the mistletoe the ladder falls, leaving him hanging to the chandelier. His dangling feet smash the Christmas gifts on the table, the chandelier gives way, and he falls and breaks the table and lands in a heap on the floor.
- Country rube thinks what he sees on the movie screen is real. He jumps out of his seat to try to stop a kissing scene.
- "Shows the gunboat 'Castine,' assembled with the fleet in the Dry Tortugas. The view is taken from a steam launch, which approaches and passes the vessel. The decks are filled with sailors and marines, while the gunners are shown leaning over the guns from the various port-holes. The flag which is trailing from the stern is very large, and as it waves in the breezes produces a fine effect. In the background is seen the sidewheeler 'Whitney.' The picture is sharp and clear."
- "After driving the Filipinos out of the trenches our troops, after firing one or two volleys, press forward. The enemy returns the fire and the forward rush is marked by a trail of dead and wounded. Following close behind comes hospital corps. Stretchers are quickly brought out and the nurses tenderly care for the fallen and carry them to the rear."
- "Up the road comes a detachment of infantry, firing, advancing, kneeling and firing, again and again. The advance of the foot soldiers is followed by a troop of Rough Riders, riding like demons, yelling and firing revolvers as they pass out of sight. Other troops follow in quick succession, pressing on to front."
- "A panoramic view of the 'Raleigh,' as she lies at anchor off 27th Street, North River, April 17, 1899. Captain Coghlan stands among a group of officers near the bridge. The 'Raleigh' fired the first gun at Manila, and is the first boat of the Pacific Squadron visiting New York. All the details of the famous battleship are clearly shown as the launch from which the picture was taken moves rapidly around her."
- "Taken at the Dry Tortugas, where the 'Nashville' is awaiting orders to sail. She is a gunboat, built in 1893, of about 1400 tons displacement. She differs in design from the rest of our navy, having very tall unprotected smokestacks. As she goes out of view, smoke is seen rising from the rear funnel. The honor of capturing the first prize of the war, the Buena Ventura (literally 'Good Luck') belongs to this speedy gunboat. A very strong picture, outlines well defined. The water is wonderfully calm and the reflection effects are marvelous for an ocean view."
- "On Saturday morning, August 20, 1898, six grim battleships of Admiral Sampson's Squadron sailed into New York Harbor and up the Hudson to receive a welcome from the people and to fire a salute of victory in sight of the tomb of the great soldier-hero of another war [Ulysses Grant]. We present the following films to the public as our share in the celebration, by means of which we not only satisfy the curiosity of people living too far distant to be present, but also perpetuate forever the glory of the occasion. The bright sunshine throws a shadow from every gun and turret."
- "Here is a freight train of thirty cars loaded with baggage and ambulance supplies for the 9th U.S. Cavalry. In the foreground a score of troopers are pulling, lifting and hauling an ambulance from a flat car. It slides down the inclined planks with a sudden rush that makes the men 'hustle' to keep it from falling off. Drill engine on the next track darts pasts with sharp quick puffs of smoke. A very brisk scene."
- "Shows the U.S. Battle Ship 'Iowa' at anchor at the rendezvous near the Dry Tortugas. The camera was placed on a small yacht, which approaches and passes the battle ship, thus giving a complete view of one side of this mammoth war machine. The picture was taken on the sailors' wash day, and on the line stretches along the fore part of the vessel is hung their apparel. The picture is exceedingly sharp and the cannon are plainly shown as they project from the different turrets and portholes. The American flag is flying from the mast and waves in the breeze. Some distance from the stern of the vessel are two targets, and a number of sailors are seen rowing in small boats. This is a most excellent picture of the vessel and is exceptionally good from a photgraphic standpoint."
- "Taken at the Dry Tortugas, and shows the most powerful fighting machine in the world today as she lies at anchor taking on coal. The decks are covered with marines and sailors. An immense barge lies along side, from which a large gang of negroes are hustling 'King Coal' into the the battleship, on whose decks the coal passers run to and fro. The view is taken from a moving yacht and gives the effect of the vessel itself passing through the water. As the yacht passed the starboard quarter, the powerful 13-inch, 8-inch and 6-inch guns bristle from their turrets. She looks every inch of her great length, 348 feet. The photograph is excellent."
- The interest manifested by these two gentlemen (who are evidently of similar taste, and the best of friends) in the illustrations they are examining, is made so very apparent by their facial expressions and gestures, that it requires no words to convey its meaning to the audience. The hearty laughter resulting from their evident buoyant remarks and illusions are alike indulged in by actors and audience.
- Two dudes are seated in the box at a vaudeville theatre. An actress is on the stage doing her turn, and the chappies endeavor to make a "hit" with her. They have a bottle of wine, and after taking two glasses, stand the bottle on the front of the box. In their excitement, they knock the bottle over and ruin the draperies on the front of the box. This is discovered by the management, and they are put out of the place in a hurry.
- A policeman confronts a group of boys who have ignored a 'No Bathing Allowed' sign.
- Man lying down to rest after a night at the club. He finds himself in prison, and as he attempts to escape through various doors and windows, a solid wall suddenly blocks the way. Devil appears, and, after having considerable fun torturing the victim, is caught. A fight ensues, and as the man is about to give the "old boy" a thrashing, he wakes up and finds himself pounding his pillow vigorously. After recovering from the effects of his dream, he settles down again for a very much needed rest.
- "Twelve of Barnum & Bailey's famous trick elephants performing in a ring. One stands on his head, another rolls a barrel around. Shows a number of elephants forming a pyramid, while others march round the ring performing many comical and amusing tricks."
- We unhesitatingly offer this as the greatest marine picture ever made. It was secured by special concessions, on September 6th, 1902, and shows the fastest steam yacht in the world, Charles R. Flint's "Arrow" making a world's record one-mile run on the Hudson River, near Irvington. The yacht was photographed during her entire run over the mile course. She first appears as a small speck on the horizon, but quickly grows to a full sized craft, plowing through the water at the rate of nearly a mile a minute.
- In this short silent film, we see Charmion an early vaudeville strongwomen, perform her famous Trapeze disrobing act. During the Victorian era, Charmion believed in promoting physical culture and dress reform for women.