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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-12
than tw months past.

than tw months past
On the heights of Koziouvka, where
much of yesterdays most violent fight
ing occurred, the Germans occupied the
Russian after twenty-five brilliant as
saults, during which murderous fire
poured into their ranks cut down whole
companies at time and decimated en-
tire regiments during single charge.
A Russian counter attack subsequent
ly dislodged the Germans from their
dearly bought trenches, and forced the
Teptons to retire upon their former
position, leaving the battlefield strewn
with corpses and the air filled with the
cries of wounded and dying soldiers.
Russian losses during fighting there
were severe, while the Germans, it
is said, we're literally moved down by
Russian machine gun fire.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-12
GERMANY INTERFERS
WITH j. S. AMBASSADOR
(By Associated Press }

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 12.-The
United States government has sent an
official inquiry to Germany based on
the complaint of American Minister
Van Dyke, stationed at The Hague
Holland, that German military COM
manders are interfering with his dip
lomatic communications with Luxem-
burg.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-12
]. c. DENHAM TO BUILD
HOME ON FIELDER Street
ATTRACTIVE RESIDENCE WILL BE
ERECTED OUT THERE.

Another attractive residence will
shortly be added to the improvements
being made out on the southside in
the erection of residence for Mr..
James C. Denham, who owns desira-
BILE lot out Fielder street, opposite the
residence of Mr.. j. w. Harris. Archi-
tect B. c. Hogue will superintend the
building, and the new residence will
be completed in the early summer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-12
CRISP WANTS $4,000
TO READ DRY DEBATE
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 12.-The
reading public is to be fully informed
on the recent debate in the House on
the nationwide prohibition amend
ment ty a resolution of Representative
Crisp, Of Georgia, introduced today,
providing that $4,000 copies of speech
es on this question be printed for dis
tribution as a public document.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-12
Eue Glasses
Initiate
Flour
(By Associated Press.)


NEW YORK, Feb. 12.-An increase
in prices ranging from twenty-five to
fifty per cent. was inaugurated by
whole sale dealers in eyeglass lenses
toay, the only explanation of the ad-
vance given being "the European war
is responsible"
Manufacturers interviewed by Asso-
ciated Press representatives after the
avance had been announced by the
wholesalers, declined to discuss the
subject.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-25

response. 1T know there is much talk of
picture types. blonde types and all that, but
over and above technical requirements. so
called. IS the demand for people Of great
personalities. OF sincere true emotion and
the untheatrical expression thereof.
Somehow. most OF the stars who come
cerity at least In their earlier efforts before
the camera Mrs. F4ske. In Tess, was a
notable exception know she drew from me
the tribute Of tears. Tho Coincide Franchise
actors, notably Coquelin and lie Bargy. who
appeared in Of tho French pictures.
were wonderful IN the breadth and strength
OF their exquisite character portrayals. On
the other hand. some of the most widely
advertised and most admired spectacular
pictures from abroad suffered from the ce-
feet Of mediocre acting. OF what use are
magnificent scenes with only puppet- like
actors? Here in America we are training A
school Of silent actors who bid fair to sur
pass the finest efforts Of tho Old World
schools,
I'm the old days" continued Mr.. Griffith.
we followed the modes of the stage some
what slavishty. Few of US sensed we were
dealing with a art form The primitive
picture play was laid out IN facts, strict unity
of time and place being always observed the
same sized figures shown In an unvarytnE
time sequence Of single action.
Il remember what a sensation I caused
in the old Biograph studios, In Fourteenth
Street, when invented the Closeup figures
THAT will never DO at ALL objected tho
proprietor. The actors look as II they were
swimming can't have them float on.
without legs or bodies. But persisted, and
had my way, though 1t alleged that tho
audiences always knocked disapproval with
their feet whenever the close ups were ex-
hfbtted Today the Closeup Is essential to
every motion picture. for tho near view OF
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-25

idea Of the tremendous technical difficulties
involved"
VIII the motion picture ever develop into
a true work Of arto" the next question,
somewhat r1idely asked OF this wizard OF the
nature theatre.
Favid Griffith laughed-not laugh Of
offended vanity or condescendng superiority
but the easy, natural mirth of a master who
expects TO encounter many skaptics and
doubling Thomases In the days work
why" he said. "the makers OF pictures
have already surpassed in many ways the
art Of the speaking stage. The old school are
coming to us, are they not? And appropriat-
ing such OF our devices the cut back and
the parallel action. And could name one
actress with a tremendous New York hit of
two years to her credit who built up her
Justly famous part from close study Of the
methods OF our Los Angeles picture ac-
treases.
Already II Is admitted that as to poetic
beauty the motion picture entertainment is
far ahead Of the stage play. Poetry is ap-
parently lost art in the regular theatre,
but It is thu very life and essence of the
motion playhouse. We have staged most of
Brownings stories. many Of Tennyson's In
Vulnerable Biblical and classical fables Not
only beauty but thought Is our goal for the
silent drama is peculiarly the birthplace Of
ideas. No tell what the motion pic
ture will become. for we are at present only
at the infancy OF it"
Pardon me-" ! persisted hut WIFI the
silent drama ever put forth immortal art
products? VIII there ever be Shakespeare
or a Homer of the movies?"
No unused David Griffith reflectively,
because the motion picture is acting. and
tho fashion of acting changes with each age
The stage work OF Forrest. Macready, Kean
or Kemble. for example. II it could be &C
curately reproduced, would appear crude,
stiff and awkward to US OF today. The acting
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-25
AoE CAREFULLY SET FOR A MOVIE
DRAMA"

no question that the possibilities OF
unfaVorahle events in The war were
counted upon to disclose the vulner-
ability Of the speculative account open
for the rsse in stocks
Dollar Grabbing Auarice.
go much has been said In the way
OF warning 10 tho public against un-
wary exploits OF dollar grabbing av-
arice in the con1ectural profits OF war
contracts that there is some danger Of
minimizing the stimulus to domestic
trade and industry which has been re-
Elected in the speculation in war mu-
milton shares. Council Of caution adj
dressed to the greedy gambler should
not be tawen as word of dispar-
agement
So far rs the stock market IS con-
cerned headlong crowding OF specula-
ton into the miscellaneous and ever
motley assortment of Issues classed as
war lnunition shares must court the
disaster which is always risked by
following any kind OF crowd any
where. However. II should be remem-
bered that whatever the merits or de-
merits Of different war muntion shares
their rise this year had advertised
the salient facts In the domestic bust
moss situation. which are that many
individuals and concerns are making
@ great deal OF money very rapidly.
that the profits which are accruing to
them are already pervading various
sections Of the land and that the coun-
try as a whole is in the way OF making
money. which means a stimulus for all
branches OF enterprise.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-25
DEMOCRATS FEAR SOCIALISTS.
VIII Make Effort TO Get Full Vote In
(Ampllell County Va

I1ynchourg, Va. Oct. 24-The DEM
ocrats OF Campbell County. especially
In Brookville District, are making eff.
forts to get the party vote out at the
November election To prevent any oi
the county, district or legislative Of
fees from falling into the possession
of tho Socialists. The latter party
headed by former State Senator A
+. Thomas is making an active cam
paign for number Of positions and
the Democratic leaders realize that
some OF them may slip in II they be-
come apathetic. The Socialists have
candidates for practically all OF the
Of1ces.
The most opposition. II any of II
proves 10 he successful, Is looked for
In Rrookville District TITS NOT he
ifeyed thes can elect any Ut tho county
of1cerx pr . member Of thu General
IASDeM(61Ts 
-~ 49, y Y - -.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-25
Great Picture at Academy.

Playgoers who are planning to wit
ness d. w. Grifflth's spectacle OF the
reconstruction. THE Birth OF Ma
ton during its weeks engagement
at the Academy of Music, beginning
tonight. should not wait until the end
OF the week. Wherever the spectacle
has been shown the theaters have not
been large enough to hold the week
end crowds and hundreds have been
unable to gain admittance who might
have occupied good seats had they
attended the Monday or Tuesday per-
formances.
The Birth OF a Nation" is to be
shown here with a symphony orches-
ira of thirty and the same realistic
effects that are thrilling capacity au-
diences in New York, Philadelphia.
Boston. Chicago and other large cities.
In fact, it will never be presented in
any other fashion. Commenting upon
the statements of owners of small the
aters that they will eventually pre-
sent the spectacle at their low prices,
Mr.. Griffith has stated emphatically
that his production will never be
seen except in first class theaters and
at prices prevailing in those theaters
for the best attractions. Facilities
for staging the spectacle are to be
had only in the. largest playhouses
Seats are now selling for all per-
formances. and it is urged that pa
irons who. for any reason, cannot
attend tonisht's or one OF tomorrow
performances, purchase their tickets
well In advance. and thus avoid the
rush at the box office later in the
week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-25

digitateurs, the exhibition runs
through a series Of specialties, con-
GLIDING With a musicale in which the
artists display their skin on the piano,
violin and cello.
Mint and wertx. another biz for
eign act, have 4 burlesque acrobatic
novelty. in which the acrobatic ac-
complishments Of the Jolly pair are
combined with fast, smart funmak-
ing.
The Man From the Hat Shops IL
the title OF sprightly farce In which
the principal roles are played BY VII.
lard Hutchinson and Dorothy Sadlsr.
The piece Is palpitant with mirth ana
Is great funmaker.
Tower and Darrell, man and wo-
man, will offer something new IN the
form OF eccentric comedy. They are
singers and dancers, and promise ono
OF the best variety acts Of the sea-
son.
New war pictures, fashion films, .
pictorial review Of the worlds news
events and two merry aim farces win
make up the motion picture supple
ment to the new vaudeville show.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-25

the actors iineaments conveys intimate
thought and emotion that never be con-
veyed by the crowded scene.
7 borrowed the cut back from Cha rles
Dickens Novelists think nothing of leaving
ono set of characters In the midst of affairs
and going back to deal with earlier events.
in which another set of characters Isl In
volved. elaborated the .cut-back' to the
story within story and to the so-called
parallel action. found that the picture could
carry not merely two. but even three or four
simultaneous threads of action--all without
confusing the spectator. At one point In my
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-25
SOCIALIST TO SPEAK
HERE NEXT FRIDAY
John spargo. Wcll-Known Lecturer
and Author, VIII He Guest Of
Richmond Chapter

The Richmond Chapter OF the Inter-
collegiate Socialist Society has secured
John Spargo, one OF the most famous
Socialist orators and authors in
America, for lecture on Socialism
and Social Reform at John Marshall
High School auditorium Friday night.
November 8. When the local coll
legians found out that Mr.. Spargo was
touring the East and speaking at
various universities and colleges, they
Immediately invited him to come to
Richmond and have just been advised
by the New York organization that
he has accepted the invitation
Few men have had the experiences
that John Spargo has gone through.
His career has ranged from that of
an humble English boy laboring in the
Welsh mines to the duties of a pro-
fessor OF theology, His books on
various social reforms have had a
wide circulation and brought him
much prominence. The Bitter Cry of
the Children" his work on the child
labor situation. has been adopted as
standard by the great missionary mo-
vements and volume on pure milk
supply has gained international prom
inence, recently being translated by
the Japanese government His COM
be real event for social workers and
those interested in Socialism and social
problems.
The Intercollegiate Socialist Society
was organized in 1905 and now has
chapters in the largest universities and
colleges OF the United States. as we'll
as in the large educational centers.
1t is non-partisan and supported by
Socialists and anti-Socialists alike. its
object being to promote an intelligent
interest In Socialism among college
mon and women. It's lecturers num-
Der the most important and respected
figures in American educational cir
cles. Last year. its lectures number
I'd such men as President Hadley,
Professor William, Howard TAFT,
Charles F, Steinmetz, professor in
Union College and the greatest cleo.
4yacal expsrt IN the United G<atea I'd.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-25

win Markham, and the president
emeritus of Harvard. Or. Elliot
The Richmond chapter invites sill
collegians 70 Join their organization
They expect to obtain lecture by
some prominent anti-Sociaiist some.
time In the near future and also one
by Meyer London. the Socialist CON.
gresham from New York city. VINO
takes his seat in Congress this Deem
Der. While the lectures are especial
ly for collegians. the general public
will be admitted 10 all lectures and
be allowed to ask questions at the
close Of the meeting.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-25

mate bits and the discard,ng Of the useless
go right on while we are living the history
10 to speak. from day to day. Nearly twenty
eight miles OF pictures--14o.o 900 feet of film
are taken And how much OF these are used :,
At the finale we discover that we have
thrown away eight -tenths of our product
we have remaining $4,000 feet, or, say five
miles Of consecutive story. But that is twice
too long. We condense. condense, copsense
AT the end OF two months more of hard
labor we have edited The Birth of Nation
to 12,ooo or $4,000 feet-two and half miles
or. In theatre wise, two hours and forty
I'VE minutes stage entertainment"
How about tho cavalry and war efrectsv'
I'VE should be helpless without the aid
OF governmental authorities. An area OF ten
square miles Ia marked off as for the Van
derbtit Cup races. On a certain day all va
hicular other road traffic is prohibited
within this area, Signs Of warning are tackled
up everywhere.
"Orr thousands ana thousands of cavalry
men--in this present production we used
$4,000 people altogether-own the entire
countryside. Cameras are everywhere--the
most effective ones for pictorial purposes
being mounted on autos that travel ahead
Of the cavalry up to speed OF seventy sra
miles an hour. Nor Is It a case Of straight,
consecutive picture taking. Parallel with the
onrush OF the cavalry run one, two, three
ether Reconstruction stories Each onruah /,
a bit contrasted with another short scene Of
entirely different character. Tho timing must
he exact yet the cyclonic rapidity must never
seem to be relaxed.
Tt will give you idea OF necessary
enormous complexity when l tell YOU that
there are no less than 5000 separate and
individual scenes In the completed work The
battle pictures are as cunning mosaic OF
tho infinitely little as the cavalry charges
CT - ths scenes of domestic life in the Caro-
lvAs- We szt1nSl q panorama of a battls-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-25

latest drama four actions are represented
simultaneously. by the device Of switching
scenes every few moments- Each action
nique that. 30 far as 1 am aware. 10 abso-
Iutely novel in story telling art. My point 10
that Photographic dzsssa Is constantly pro-
crossing ana no IL indeed foolish who would
set arbitrary limits as to what It can OF
cannot accomplish in the course Of IT. mar
yellous evolution. For one thing. the telling
Of history. the education Of old and young.
may be entirely revolutionized by tn strange.
iy new processes" 4-------
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-25

York, Oct 24.~-T'he Suns
= review IF the financial situa-
I street has been full Of re-
airy stocA market sentiment late
the market has hecn fun of
: for & reaction. professional
y. have even carried their action
ass TO conduct experimental
\ onera,tons. but mt all times the
Z has displayed renarka bic alb
- capacity. There have been
Of q further distribution Of
u issues accom- panied by tndica-
IT an increasing concentration
srs 81 advancing prices. for, de-
an attitude Of speculative UNI
~ or hostility In various quar-.
onhdence in the prospect for
has been manifested by a good
"a aggressive buying III a rather
rray OF industrial issues.
time Will he needed 10 demon
the exact position and trend OF
are Isl, but reasons have not
acktne for an assumption that
,rf6sed movement OF prices on
rface has been only incidental
& establishment Of the market on
Of dreaded dealings.
3 II not beer for the som ewhat
ysng ehara eter OF the military
tpioniatic ad ices from Europe
ay Il Is doubtful IL there would
ssen 50 much speculative dis
~ to contemplate the posture OF
With uneasinsss. X seemed 10
IN general view of Wall Street
5n3NEs were going badly for the
MI while anslysis Of the Euro
Natattary AitIation dces not war
misttc conclu sipns. there Il
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-25
NOUzEg SUPREME MPOE7RY 4RT IND ACTING ,..1 zsssr 0

nation. BY tho way. twcnty-four Lincoln
actors were rehearsed before the right LIN
coin was found. The Blue and the Gray.
and the Southern white gentry all have been
drilled under their respective leaders. And
then Aim making begins.
"At,an early stage OF tire work-after the
rough outlines have been filled in--the
scenario is thrown away. The htirding and
rebuilding OF the story. the piecing of init
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-25
HEADS TEACHERS BODY.
Prof. Heatwole Elected President Of
Rockingham Association,

Harrisonburg. va. Oct, 24.--Pro-
fcssor G. 4, Heatwoie. Of the state
Normal School. was elected president
or the Rockingham Teachers Associa-
ton. which met here Friday. Every
teacher In Rockingham Is now a. mem-
Der OF the association.
The annual Teachers Institute was
held HERE two days this week. Ad-
dresses were made by DR. Hall Quest,
of the University of Virginia: ]. II.
Montgomery and J b. Terrell, Of
Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-25

field flung over many miles Of mountain and
valley. show the opposing intrenchments and
the artillery fire. displsy the rifiemen form
ing for advance. the charges over broken
ground, the bayonet rush right up to the
trenches. the deadly handgrips OF individual
enemies In physical struggle and the single
acts of heroism or chivalry at close range
and all on a screen few feet wide and
few feet hight This will give some slight
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-25
DAVID w. GRIFFITH

E1osT remarkable Of recent changes IN
The theatre has beer the appearance
II Kings that knew not Josenh".
~ q sosptres seized from dying dy-
a2sttes and welded by new hands:
tasts WITH Aladdin like fortunes
e2sE trarn coast TO coast. build transit
ssGtes. sagaFe and dissoiva armies over
- s,rG create ephemeral enterprises-.il
mare an American holiday-bas;ds ~.
nseuds ot which much historical pioneer.
and connection of actual events seer
-nilds play.
-sreus fhe rafghtieet of the new ar,uss-
!-a1gs~~kings of Tire outdoor theatre
avid wark Griffith. producer Of tn.
2ty film spectacle The Birth OF a
on" 4 tall, clean cut Kentuckian, thirty
years Ct age, Griffith haa nc tricks of
aer and no vanitles. His father. General
til. commanded Confederate brigade
ie Civil WGr The son had good Blu.
liberal education. was an actor for a
lie. then became a scenario writer. final
director and ultimately ar independent
acer ~ silent drama The executive
Is to handle men IN the mass must be
aternal inheritance: the poets vision
aating Griffith undoubtedly comes from
obscure welsh hardic strain
HOY - eig motion picture produo.d4-
ss.as "a sked,
Endless work--endless detaflf Let ma
rate by the concrete example of The
l. Of Nation First comes the scenario
r'ffen outline of the plot. In this case
was previous stage play. II we are
W forget that as much as We can. for
notion picture is novelizing or story
form NOT strictly e stage form: II 4.
rather than dramatic: much OF the work
the great indoors. We havs a period of
4 ~ 20 cover. the scenes OF a wide terri
: "a reaeieif9- Therefore. we raust prepare
}caie well as the actors--the tasks of
landscape artist and. In sorns sense Of
n wi engineer are before us For month
i etors rehearse without the camera.
AoE CAREFULLY SET FOR A MOVIE
DRAMA"
md now South Carolina Il, Recnns.rr,e
days IS meaSurably before our ewes
Il "a@re the Backgrounds Of the Civil War
& bringing into being. helped by expert
2 g Of old vets and modern West Point
q IRE costumes. settings and documents
! ousiy prepared for the facsimile his
E i scerea Ike those of tho Emanc,pa-
. PROCLAMATION, and tho Lincoln assa.ai-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-25

Of today may similarly seem unnatural or
impossible to the people two hundred years
hence. But the immortal stories will be there.
the worlds legacy OF great characters and
great scenes. to be picturized according to
the changed ideals Of the succeeding gen.
eratlons"
What is your principal requirement an
TO motion picture actorsr"
Actors with soulsl" was the emphatic
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-25
14s KILLED IN YEAR ON
SOUTHERN II. r.. TRACKS

Washington, Oct. 24--Making n
plea for the conservation of human
life, President Fairfax Harrison. of
southern Railway Company. states
that during the fiscal year. ended June
30. ~ trespassers were killed on the
tracks ~ Southern Railway Mr.
Harrison urges the development of a
public sentiment that viii put an end
10 the hazardous practice OF trcspass-
ling on railway property. 81
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-25
Facts About "The Birth OF d Nation

Five thousand characters 5000 horses Approxj
mate cost of production $500 ooo fr
Cities built up and then DESTROYED by fire
ne biggest battle of the Civil Wal
Lincoln tragedy - - ~
day and cost $4,000 ~ ' -
yards of CLOTH 800 - - - - ~
of S. 900. ~ ~ W r . 49,
wonderful artillery ducs in which shelscosng apiece
were used Miles trenchesousands
49, - - $500
musical score Of 40 pieces nchrond the several thousand
distinct and individual scenes = - $3.50 ~
Twelve thousand feet Of public picture represent 40
feet of photography - f f ~f ~
MAKING ALTOGETHER the Stupendendous Dramatic and
Spectacular Enterprise that the Brain Vsoned
Realized = - - - '~N 50.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-25
Lyric Has Great Show.

One OF the most diversified enter
tainments devised for vaudeville in
recent years is the act OF the Werner
Ameros Company, an international
troupe OF speciality artists. which Will
form . feature OF the new bill at the
Lyric Theater the first half of this
week. commencing with the matinee
performances today.
The Werner Ameros organization
includes tugglets. musicians. comedy
Players and novelty performers.
opsniukss nth tn lasts q the ,preati.