Brooklyn, N.Y: The keel is laid of the "California," the first electrically propelled battleship to be built. Subtitle: 1. This scene shows the huge space which the completed 38,000-ton vessel will fill. She will cost $15,000,000 to build....See moreBrooklyn, N.Y: The keel is laid of the "California," the first electrically propelled battleship to be built. Subtitle: 1. This scene shows the huge space which the completed 38,000-ton vessel will fill. She will cost $15,000,000 to build. Belvoir, England: Though there is no fox hunting in England during the war, the foxhounds have to be exercised to keep them in condition. Subtitle: 1. The dogs love their little mistress. Arlington, Va: With appropriate ceremonies, President Wilson lays the cornerstone of the Arlington Memorial Amphitheater. Subtitles: 1. President Wilson finds that the mason's art is some task; 2. The President declares the stone "well and truly laid." The Eye witness at the front: Subtitles: 1. A feature of the present war is the revival of the hand grenade, a deadly little explosive which is thrown at close range into the enemy's trenches; 2. Some specimens of hand grenades. They weigh about one pound each; 3. How a great battle begins. A few men run out of the trenches and throw hand grenades into the enemy's trenches a few yards in front. The trenches are built so as to be hardly visible; 4. The modern catapult, or rocket shell; 5. A town in flames as the result of bombardment. Pathe's Fashions (Paris) (in natural color): Subtitles: 1. A dress of dark brown moire silk; 2. An afternoon gown of brown silk and chiffon; 3. A gown of sage taffeta with fluted collar; 4. The Pegoud hat, named in memory of the intrepid aviator; 5. A narrow band of black ostrich is fashionable as a hat trimming. Auburn, Cal: Twelve hundred enthusiastic sportsmen attend the venison barbecue given by the North Fork Game Protective Association. Subtitle: 1. The venison is first seasoned, then wrapped in cloth and fireclay and buried for fifteen hours in the red-hot embers of a wood fire; 2. With appetites sharpened by their exertions, the hunters enjoy the roast venison. Chicago, Ill: A procession of children in old Spanish Court costumes is one of the features of the Columbus Day Celebrations. Subtitles: 1. Columbus goes aboard the "Pinta;" 2. An exact replica of the "Pinta," the old flagship of Columbus. New York City: New York's "Little Italy" celebrates Columbus Day by a pageant at the Thomas Jefferson Park. San Diego, Cal: Before a board of military observers a spectacular demonstration of new army transport methods is made. Subtitle: 1. The tractor with its huge load attempts a 45-degree grade. Written by
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