The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1916-04-07
THE BIRTH OF A NATION"
WILL BE SHOWN IN BOISE

The Birth of a Nation, which with
its superb and inspiring musical set
ting. rendered complete bv a SYM
phony orchestra, its bewildering sound
and light, and color effects, will be
presented in Boise at the Pinney
Theatre week starting Monday, April
10th, may be generally covered" as
follows:
There are twelve reels of vivid,
realistic spectacles which tell the
story of double romanse, which ex-
plains the attitude of the North and
the defense of the stubborn South
over the slave issue, and which carry
one through scenes of the long, cruel
war its message TO the world being
Liberty and Union, one and INSOFAR
able"
Col. Stoneman of the North is in
love with the sister of Col. Cameron
of the South. And Col Cameron is
infatuated with the sister of Col.
Stoneman. These romances are de-
plotted before the war and the views
show how the drawing of lines and
the commencement of war worked es-
e.raneement, distress and hardship on
the Young lovers and members of their
families.
Brave young men embrace their
mothers. sisters and sweethearts and
depart for armv service, their emo
tons being Depicted in their resolute
faces. The pictures also show pa
triotic women at home sewing and
knitting for the soldiers.
The magic films reveal the inter
iors of Northern and Southern homes.
One sees vast armies mustered to
march away to war.
In twinkling the scene changes
and the sun shines brightly on a
cotton field in the South, with scores
of negroes of all ages plucking the
white blossoms. Festive little pican-
innies caper about and at nightfall in
cabin quarters singing and dancing
are INDUCED in by the slaves. Bond
age is visualized with its sorrows and
its joys. AS the war progresses great
battles are fought and the thrilling
action from rifle fire to cavalry clash
es and artillery duels is depicted in
pictorial form as true to life as it is
possible for human agency to simu-
late.
Scenes are unfolded in which folly
$4,000 soldiers and 5000 cavalry, the
largest theatrical army ever assembl-
ed, are active in the performance of
the good and bad deeds of warfare.
One sees bayonet charge with a
culver of excitement and closes his
eyes at sight of the dyino and dead
Ambulance drivers arrive to carry
away the fallen and hospitals throw
doors open to receive the injured.
Gentle nurses fit from cot to cot to
minister to the wants of the patients.
Historis scenes are depicted with
realistic effect. ranging from battle
engagements, such as the battle of
Gettysburg, the siege of Petersburg,
Sherman's march to the sea, and the
fall of'Atlanta, to events in Washing
ton.
In the pictures General Robert E.
Lee strides forth to clasp the hand of
General U. S. Grant, his conqueror
at Appomatox Another historical
event Of lasting impressiveness is the
assassination Of President Abraham
Lincoln, presented as accurately as
the details are remembered by eve
witnesses and as exact reproduction
of the playhouse in which the martyr
ed president lost his life.
Peace is exemplifed in a brilliantly
impressive pageant and the pictorial
story continues with the fortunes OF
the reunited lovers and the trouble
experienced in the South over the
abuse of political power vested in the
negros. Mob violence and
outlawry are depicted. followed by
spectacular views OF the Ku Klux