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SUNDAY MORNING THE DAVENPORT DEMOCRAT AND HEADER APRIL 19, 1914 been going over the meager receipts in the box office." From the. Kansas City Journal. all succeeded in finishing with one car, yet one or more other cars of the same make failed to complete the run. Cleveland considers this Swedish test a distinctive Chandler victory. an important telegram sent to Falk from Farrell.

In the meantime Tom is dumfounded to free one of the guards struck down by an outraged prisoner. Left alone with the fallen guard, he dons the guard's suit and makes his escape. "Fantomas, the Crook Detective' The Fourth of the Gaumont'a Famoua Series at the Family Tuesday. The Gaumont company's fourth series of "Fantomas, the Crook Detective," is an unusually good pro San Antonio in May entertains National Editorial association King tracks Falk to a railway sta terest. It will stir.

The events in the cellar, where the newspaper man, hiding in a large cask," through the bunghble advises the bound detective, are highly exciting, as also is the rounding up of the band of thieves. i While there is a bit of life in the underworld In this interesting story the major part of it is of people of position. There is a reception and masked costume dance at the mansion of the grand duchess which Is exceptionally well staged and directed. It is here that there are developed effective dramatic situations. The picture will hold an audience of any degree.

Primed for It. "She did the mad scena very well." "All primed for it. She had just. il I'. Brooklyn, N.

Elks are building a new temple costing $400,000. vy rain had made the roads almost impassable. One review says the highways were bog, fit for travel only in a hydroplane rather than in motor cars, and some of the cars sank so deep in the mire it took as many as six horses to pull them out. Class one for the larger cars had fifty-eight starters, and of this number only sixteen finished, the Chandler Light Weight Six being among this number. Some of the best-known, cars In Europe participated 'in this run and twenty-two American cars were among the contestants.

Only a single Chandler was entered, and it was the only American, make of car which started In the run and had no record of a failure to finish. Three other American made cars tion, where he steps Into a waiting auto and starts off, followed by the detective in another auto, which, breaks down1; he starts after Falk on foot. He sees an auto and recognizes the occupant as Tom's sister Nell. He quickly explains the situation and jumps in and gtarts In pursuit. Upon arriving at a cross-road they see Falk's machine stop at a building, and the detective makes his BURTIS -TODAY Matinee and Night Rowland Clifford present This Season's Most Popular Musical Comedy Treat way to bushes across the way from the house; he recognizes Falk and Farrell and two smugglers placing duction.

One of the factors of the several that stand out is the work of those usually described as "extras," or, In other words, the humbler members of the cast, which, by the way, is a very large one. Victor Navarre, who plays Fantomas and three other characters, is skillful and convincing. James Breon, who portrays Detective Inspector Juve, is a fine type of policeman, as he is a most competent actor. Mme. Renee Carl, who has appeared in earlier "Fantomas" pictures, has a new role in.

this one, that of the Grand Duchess. She plays the grand dame as easily and gracefully as she does the peasant naturally. The acting is noteworthy. There is a note of suspense running throughout the four reels. In the first part there is a thrilling scene when the two apaches who have killed the bank messenger come down stairs to the rooms of Father Moche two Chinamen into the auto.

Hastily retreating he comes back, with Nell SEPTEMBER MN and arrives just as the machine start? off with the Chinamen. Telling the girl to remain and watch the building, King returns to the machine and Over Niagara Falls AT FAMILY TODAY. "'Tom," the eon of Mr. Wright, a retired business man, leaves to complete his medical course at college. Mr.

Wright accompanies his son to the depot, where he meets an old friend of his, who ia sending bis nephew. Bob Farrell, to the same col-lege. A year later Boh loses the last cent of hia allowance In a game of cards, and returning to his room he discovers where Tom leaves his money. He Is caught In the act, by Tom, and the next morning Dob Is expelled from cc liege and disowned by his uncle. Left to shift for himself, Fob chances to meet a man by the name of Falk, who chief of a band of smugglers.

alk' offers him a position and Bob accepts. In the meantime Tcm lias received his, diploma; he introduces James King," connected with the secret service, to his sister, Nell. One night a Tom receives an urgent Jumping into a taxi he orders the driver- to make haste, and in turning a corner they strike, a woman. Tom assists her. home and discovers that she is a proprietress of a gambling house.

Wnlle attending to the Injured woman Tom Is surprised to hear the voice of his former room mate. Bob Farrell, who i is still a patronizer of the card ia- ble. Farrell offers the doctor Ms he turns away, which aggravates Farrell. Suddenly a cm-fusion is heard in the other room. Farrell realizes that the house is being raided, and while attempttaa; to ercape he is pf'-'-ented by a policeman.

In the tussle Farrell draws a gun, fires and mortally wounds the policeman. The doctor, re-entering the room, stumbles over the body of the dead policeman, and stooping down to examine the man. picks up the gun which was dropped in the Enviable Record in Swedish Reliability Cleveland, 0 April 18.rThe Chandler light Weight Six finished with signal honors in the annual Swedish Reliability Trials recently held by the Royal Swedish Automo-. bile club in February. Out of sixty-two starters in the two classes only twenty finished, and it was said to be the most strenuous test for machine and driver ever held in Europe.

The Swedish motor papers which are just at hand criticize the officials severely for allowing the cars to start. The trip covered a run of 795 miles. The heavy winter snows followed by hea follows the smugglers, who recognize him and open fire on him. In the wild chase which ensues the machines are heading toward the railroad track, SALT RHEUM IS THE ITCH FIEND Salt rheum is one of the worst and unfortunately one of the most common of all diseases. How it reddens the skin, itches, oozes, dries and scales, oyer and over again! Salt rheum comes from humors in the blood.

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with Original Cast and Production Direct from LaSalle Opera House, Chicago. Minerva Coverdale DAVE LEWIS Florence Kennedy and Large World Renowned Cyclonic Tango Chorus The 8how You Have Been Waiting for Matinee Prices: 25c to $1.00 Prices: 50c, 75c, $1 and $1.50. Boxes $2. Seats Now Selling wnere a freight train is seen ap proaching. The smugglers' machine is overtaken by the train, and the and very properly accuse him of the robbery of the wallet they had intended to secure.

The facility with which the disguised and crooked de Chinamen killed, but the smugglers crawl away from the ruins cf the wreck to the nearby woods. lorn suddenly comes upon the tective takes from the desperate apache the knife will more than in wounded smuggler, who begs him to assist him to the rear entrance of the cave. The detective, returning to where he left Nell finds her gone. bearing for her safety, he creeps up to the building and peers through the window, but is discovered by Falk and Farrell, who capture him and drag him to the cave. After binding the detective, Falk orders Farrell, who is under the influence of liquor, FAMOUS PLAYER (7T2fS AH Star Film Co.

FEATURES joi Features to watch the detective to see that he does not escape. One of the gang tussle. He is found fnrthnt. position! Another Great Feature Week at the FAMILY TODAY Over Niagara Thursday and Friday The Canadian Bioscope Co. Present Their Greatest Success TUESDAY The Greatest Detective Story Ever Written.

Fatomas Mo. 4 or the Crook ny the inspector, who has captured Farrell accuses the doctor of the shooting. Next morning Tom's father reads the report that his son Is held for murder and succumbs to the shock. At the trial Farrell's false testimony and the circumstantial evidence prove fatal to Tom, who is sentenced to 20 years imprisonment. While in prison Tom writes a letter to his sister, requesting her to peek the services of James King in watching Farrell.

whom he "oelieves fired the fatal shot. Nell delivering the letter, sees Falk talking co a Chinaman in the same building and she mentions 'the -fact to King. He is interested, 'as he has just received information that a clever band of smugglers has been operating on the border. He reads Tom's letter and leaves with the girl, who stops him at corner, where she recognizes Farrell talking to the same China-5 man. King's suspicions are aroused.

He orders Nell home and shadows Farrell to the back door of a 6aloon, where he is discovered by the bartender, who makes an outcry and springs upon him. The noise attracts the attention of Farrell, and one of his gang, who hasten Into the room. But the detective breaks away. The next morning King intercepts gelime tells him that he has captured a girl hiding In the bushes watching' the saloon, and Farrell upon being shown the girl, recognizes Nell and he drunkenly brags to her that he is the man who had shot the policeman and sent her brother to prison. The doctor, finding the detective, sets him free, and he tells Tom that his sister Is a prisoner In the cave; he goes for help.

Farrell returns and recognizes Tom. A struggle ensues, and Nell, hearing it, runs out of a chamber in the cave just as Farrell and the smuggler are binding the doctor. Nell tries to drag off Farrell, who turns on her; she scratches his face, which Infuriates Farrell, and he and the smuggler drag her out of the cave, put her in a barrel and send it over the falls. The doctor's cries for help are heard by the injured smuggler, who, out of gratitude, crawls on hands to him and releases him; he pursues Farrell and Nell. In the meantime King Is on his way to get help.

He comes upon Falk, captures him, ties him to' a tree, and' then proceeds "to the cave. As they enter the injured smuggler points to the opening of the cave; they leave in pursuit of the others and arrive just as the girl Is put in the barrel and sent on its death-dealing journey. The doctor end Farrell struggle right on the brink of the precipice, and Farrell, losing hold, goes head foremost into the Falls. The detective meanwhile runs below the Falls and with the help of some workmen on the bank pulls in the barrel and extricates the girl, unconscious but alive. The mother, son, daughter and detective are happy in the extreme at their reunion.

Falls Four-Reel General. Tango. Tangle One Reel Keystone. Henry Wads worth Longfellow's beautiful poem in motion pictures, carefully portrayed. All pictures taken in the exact location of the poem.

A picture that will live in the minds of those who see it. Thursday Only The Twelfth Edition of Go 1 IT. The Smuggler of Slago Two-Reel Reliance. Kid Love One Reel Keystone. WEDNESDAY The Engine of Death Three-Reel General.

The Turning Point Two-Reel American. His Famous Pastime One Reel Keystone. i MONDAY The Bride of Lammermoor Sir Walter Scott's Great Romance in Three Reels. The Relic Two-Reel Broncho. Rafferty's Raffle Turner Grand Opera Douse Thursday Still the Most Popular Serial in Davenport.

Closed at Ten EVANGELINE The Canadian Bioscope Company has turned out what is claimed to be the best picture of its kind ever produced. It is taken from Longfellow's beautiful poem, "Evangeline," which will be shown at the Family Thursday and Friday. In speaking of this picture "The Morning Telegraph" says: "In the production of this film the right policy was 'adopted, namely, that of following Longfellow's poem exactly. In fact so carefully was this done that every subtitle in the entire five reels Is a direct quotation from the poem. "The title role is most effectively played by Laura Lyman, while John F.

Carleton appears as Oth One Reel Beauty Comedy. iril 23 Iff Friday Only One Reel Comedv. Return engagement Ger 1 he I rap Sunday, April 26 Victory man Stock Co. of St. Louis.

Their last appearance this season in the merriest of all new comedies. ers in the cast are E. r. Sullivan, Arthur Morrison, Michael Hannafy, H. Cavanaugh, R.

J. Leary, Marguerite Marquis, Glad Gillian, Frances Purcell and Rhea Ratuse. The picture was taken in the Annapolis Valley, the exact location of the scenes of the story. The story opens when Evangeline and Gabriel are children under the instruction of Father Felcian. The sad life of the lovers is portrayed until they meet as Gabriel is dying in a hospital, where Evangeline is a nurse.

The producers have succeeded admirably Two-Reel Kay-Bee Feature. or Der Dunkle Punkt Death in obtaining the atmosphere of the quaint old day in Arcadia, and the happy life of the French peasants there until the time of the cruel and unjustifiable expulsion ordered 'jy the English king. An attractive feature is the arrangement of several scents after famous paintings, which have been made of them. Saturday The Great Three-Reel General Feature Whirl of Destiny 'And the Majestic Comedy An Interrupted Getaway Laugh Coming Attractions-Tuesday, April 28th The Battle IL Clouds April 30 and May 1 Charlotte Ives 1 11 1 -In Grace George's Great Success "Clothes" Four-Reel Itala Feature. A Star Boarder One Reel Keystone.

Our Sunday program as well as our daily program can't be beat. Starting Monday at the Olympic Theatre will show a first run universal program, featuring Florence Lawrence in the "Stepmother," two-reel feature. We arc also showing live features each OLYMPIC THEATRE.