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HE slave trade in America
r I slavery a it existed prior to
I I the war, and the progress tho
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war la also exemplified in
"The Birth of a iuiuii, 1.
W. Griffith's pictorial and muaical elab
oration of Thomas IHxon's "Trie Clans
man" and "The Leonard's Spots," which
is now playing: at the Brandols theater.
This phase of political conditions is
traced strikingly from the importation
of the first slaves to the troubles that
grew out of their freedom and conse
quent enfranchisement and the ' subse
quent tribulations of the south ' under
carpetbag rule. As a sort of prologue
to the drarna. the arrival of the first
"cargo" of slaves is presented tvlth his
toric fidelity. From this the scene
changes to ante-bellum days, depicting
the conditions of the negroes In the
south at that time. Then comes the
turmoil of war. and, finally, the rule
of black over white, with a mulatto
lieutenant governor in the capital of
South Carolina and the Ku Klux Klan
riding through the country-side to rescue
their women and preserve their tradi
tions. Music lovers are as pleased with this
presentation as they would be over a
production of grand opera, as Its score
of martial music, patriotic airs and folk
songs is played by a symphony orchestra,
which greatly enhances the emotional
power of the splendid work.
Beginning today for four days the of
fering at the Boyd will be Uie five-part
photo play, 'The Cave Man," with that
celebrated star, Robert Edeson. . "The
Cave Man" is novi because it is real.
The story opens like the flash of a gun
and has a modern and eloquent appeal.
Haullck Emagg (Mr. Robert Edeson) is
a coal heaver. He la unkempt, slovenly
and almost boyish in mentality. Mis
chief, played by Fay Wallace, is a so
ciety beauty who craves excitement. Fate
throws these two together, and the story
as It Is developed Is full of thrills, sus
pense and action.
"Silver Threads Among the Gold." a
six-reel photo play, in which Richard
Jose is featured, comes to the Boyd for
the last half of the week, beginning Thurs
day. This Is the photo play that opened
Madison Square Garden in New York,
the largest picture house in the world.
The story la woven around the sweetest
of old songs. The theme of the picture
is as fine and vivid as the song: from
which it gets its name.
Continuous showings from 1 to 11 p. m.
J) us tin Jim urn Mmted
tftn$ston At tin Htr?
The Pathe News which will be shown
at the Strand today and Monday will
contain scenes of the late Nebraska
Kansas foot ball game which waa
played at Lawrenoe, Kana., November
IStb.
The feature offered today is "The
Turn of the Road," a wonderful Vita
graph production of the trials and tri-"
bulatlona of a young married couple and
has been exceptionally well produced
and will please each and every person
who sees it
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Wm. Farnura will be aeen in a thrill
ing mystery story, "The Wonderful Ad
venture." Mr. Farnum is too well known
to Omaha picture goers to need any
introduction and this photo-drama la said
to allow him great scope to demonstrate
his wonderful versatility.
Friday and Saturday a great study of
New Tork bohemla, entitled "Her Reck
oning," and featuring Emmy Whalen.
This picture la aald to be one of the
7ay Wa lace Uh Foit Edeson
At Boyd's
most expensive ever produced, reproduc
ing one of New York's most famous
i-abareta and Miss Whalen is seen to ex
ceptionally good advantage.
As la usual the Strand orchestra will
render a most pleasin musical program.
Beginning today ..in an astounding
drama of dual personality, filling In the
middle portion of the week with riotous
high class comedy by Victor Moore, and
ending the week with Dustln Farnum,
one of America's most popular actors,
the Hipp is offering attractions of de
cided Importance and merit.
Dustln Farnum, supported by pretty
Winifred Kingston, appears In the title
role of Booth Tarklngton's great story.
"The Gentleman from Indiana," It depicts
the hero first as a college foot ball star,
and then as a country editor, who breaks
up a corrupt political machine and
fights the night working gang of toughs,
called Whitecapa, that did the "dirty
work" of the "boss." A delightful ro
mance and many thrills and cllmactlo
episodes are Included in the action. The
feature is the first Paramount release
made by the big new producing com
pany, the Pallas pictures corporation.
Since Victor- Moore quit his successful
musical comedy career and created the
famous screen character. Chlmmie Fad
den, movie fans have been waiting for
his second appearance In that role. As
Chimmle Fsdden Out West." to be
shown at the Hlop Tuesday and Wednes
day, the popular player scores a big hit
with his funny Bowery character turned
California prospector. With the assistance
of "Ramona," the Iasky studio burro,
much screaming comedy is produced.
For today and Monday Florence Rock
well In "Body and Soul" will be the at
traction. It depicts the remarkable ad
ventures of a young society woman while
suffering from amnesia, or loss of memory.
Wm. Farnum - At UeSimnd
are Indulged In by the slaves. Bondage
la visualized with its sorrows and its
joys. As the war progresses great battles
are fought, and the thrilling action from
rifle fire to cavalry clashes and ar
tillery duels Is depicted in pictorial
form as true to life as it Is possible for
the human agency to simulate.
Peace is exemplified in a brilliantly
Impressive pageant, and the pictorial
story continue with the fortunes of the
reunited lovers and the trouble experi
enced ' In the south over the abuse of
political power vested In the emancipated
negroes. Mob violence and outlawry are
depicted, followed by spectacular views
of the Ku Klux Klansmen, who or
ganised secretly to control the negroes
through their superstitious fears. The
Klansmen were fearless night riders,
and they wore white shrouds. Acts of
vengeance were perpetrated under the
cover of darkness, and the pictures show
clearly why ' such extreme measures
were necessary for the continuance of
law and order. In point of Interest the
Klansmen spectacles rival the war as
pects of the graphic photoplay.
Liberty and Union,
Is Message of the
Birth of a Nation
"The Birth of a Nation." which, with
Its superb and inspiring musical aettlng,
rendered complete by a symphony or
chestra of a score of musicians. Its be
wildering sound and light and color
effects, is still drawing crowded houses
at the Brandela theater.
There are twelve reels of vivid, re-1
alls tic spectacles which tell the story
of a double romance, which explains
the attitude of the north and the de
fense of the stubborn south over the
slave issue, and which carries one
through scenes of the long, eruel war,
its message to the world being "Liberty :
and union, one and inseparable." j
The magic film reveals the Interiors
of northern and southern homes. One '
sees vast armies mustered to march
away to war. In a twinkling the scene
changes and the sun shines brightly on
a snowy cottonfleld In the south, with
scores of negroes of all ages plucking
the, white blossoms. Festive little pi
canlnles caper about, and at nightfall
in cabin quarters singing and dancing
MRS. FOOTE ANNOUNCES
DATE FOR BIBLE CLASS
Mrs. V. A. Foots, leader of the neigh
borhood Bible classes, will conduct the
class for leaders in the Young Women's
Christian association auditorium on Mon
day, November 29, at ip, in.
VBGUN!
Rohlff's BeautifahNew Theater on
Leavenworth Street to Open Today,
When the "Rohlff." the new motion
jicture theater at Twenty-sixth and Leav
enworth streets, shall have been opened
cn Thanksgiving day, this busy thorough
fare will blase forth In new light and
"JO and Henry Rohlff will have realized
a dieam he had two years ago. He
i.i inert ha owned a beautiful picture
1 er, with many resplendant light In
tin. front and his name over the cn
Ur.re. His dream has come true.
The structure has been fashioned by
expert workmen in theater construction,
Ur name appears over the main entrance
tr.d 30u lights will shine in a blase of
Klory, making this part of Leavenworth
street a veritable white way.
The Rohlff was designed after the liet
r'ooVIs In modern motion picture theaters.
t.vry feature and appointment waj
thought out with a view of affording
o.mfort and safety to patrons. The audi
torium of the theater measures S)x:."0
feet, lth a sloping floor of surticlenl
pilch to obviate necessity of some u
Ur.di.nts having to strain their nerka to
t-ee the pictures. The ventilation la of
tr.t most approved tyie, with four si
t els drawing in fresh air at the roo'
n.d other ducts constantly throwing off
tlm impure air created in any place h ti
jf.any people are assembled. This l"m
insures pure air at all tiroes.
The seating capacity Is , the seaU
being roomy and of a new pattern, per- '
n.ltting those In the seats to, witness the
pictures in sblld comfort.
The illuminations in front of the thea
ter will mark the beginning of a new
electrical era on Leavenworth street. The
Rohlff will fairly scintillate in a blase
cr glory. The main construction of the
building was made of concrete and wblte
ver.eered brick, and the interior finish la
of old rose color scheme. The ceiling
I.Bhts are of the basket type, shedding a
eiift light from obscure lampa Rear and
I Ide exits and other safety-first provisions
inkke the theater absolutely safe, al
though it is a fireproof building to start
Willi. ,
Mr. Rohlff has been In business In the
same location on Leavenworth street for
tw. nt-ix years and Is the oldest mer
i Kant on tins street. He says he knewa
Leavenworth street Is dektinerf i
, come a great thoroughfare, and it was
nu amruiion o on me finest motion
picture theater on the street. The theater
is located in the renter of a thickly
populated rectlou and will open under
auspicious circumstances. '
A. A. Watt has taken 'a lease of the
theater and announces he will n...i I
the best feature films en the market. He '
.CunlmueJ v0 I'axe Uiaht-CeL Tireej
Complete outfits, consist
ing1 of Violin, Case, Bow,
Rosin, Etc.
$6, $8, $10, 12
$15, $18 and up
UKULELE
M. Nunes & Sons.
The only ger.aine Hawai
ian Ukulele
$10, $12.50 and $15
Music Rolls and Dags
ROLLS
75f, $1, $1.50, $2
BAGS
$2, $2.50, $3,
$3.50, $4, $4.50
$5. $G, $7 and $8
CORNETS, $16 and up.
Bugles, $4. $5 and $0
Clarinets, $12 and up
Mandolins, SG and up
Harmonicas, 5 and up
Accordions, $0 and up
Drums and Drummers'
Supplies
A. Hospo Co.
1513-15 Douglas St.
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NOTE:
"THE BIRTH OF A NA
TION" will never be presented
in any but the highest class The-
aters, and at prices customarily
charged in such play houses.
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