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4 THE MORNING OREGONIAN, . FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1913. FAVERSHAM VVifiS IN SHAKESPEARE PLAY Elaborate Production of "Jul ius Caesar" Shows Actor's Artistic Growth. MARC ANTONY ROLE PLAYED Brutus Is Slost Adequately Taken by K. D. MiacLean and Constance Collier Depicts Role of Portia. Stagecraft Is Splendid. "JTUIXC8 CAESAR"" Br William Shakespeare Presented st the Helllff. CAST. Julius Caesar Thomas F. Tracer Octavius Caesar. ..Carleton Summers Marc Antony William Faversham llarcua Brutus...... ..B. D. MacLean Cassius .............. Ernest Rowan Casca Arthur Elliott Clnna Manart Kippen Trebonlus John Edmunds Declus Brutus Johnson Roberts Metellus Cimber Henley Edwards Poplllus Lena Herbert De Guerre Soothsayer ..Frederick Howe Tltlnlus Wilson Matthews Messala ........... Richard Clifford Lucius Elsie Oldham' Piniarus Frank Howson Servant to Antony. .George C. Somnes Servant to Caesar. . .Herbert Belmore Octavius Messenger. Ralph Kemmett First citizen Charles Webster Second cltiien Franklyn Ward Third citizen Ralph Chatterton Fourth citizen ...Archie L. Billings Calpurnla Jane Wheatley Portia Constance Collier BT LEONE CASS BAER. William Faversham has revived "Julius Caesar" in opulent fashion, whereby he proves that he has the courage of his Shakespearean convlo tlons. His production, which opened an engagement at the Helllg last night, is elaborate, intelligent and highly im pressive. "Julius Caesar" is invariably a de light to all ages. To stir the pulse of youth it offers a glorious dramatic movement, an appeal of patriotism; for the older generation there is pleasure and profit to be found in its beautiful verse and the deep abiding content- Mr. Faversham's revival of the play is a notable one. His first essay at Shakespeare in this country was made at the height of his matinee Idol career in the romantic role of Romeo to Maude Adams' Juliet. Since then his ventures have been strictly within the confines of the field of the modern and romantic. It is a nice devotion to poetic ideal that has induced this sin cere and gifted actor to forsake that other field nearly always a profitable one for the sometime uncertain one of the higher drama. He has been his own manager for the past six seasons and this departure shows the high am. bitlon and constancy of purpose as well as a promise of yet bigger things to follow. Artistic Stature Larger. In this production of "Julius Caesar" Mr. Faversham furnishes an example of the superiority of the intelligent actor over the ordinary manager, as a purveyor of theatrical entertainment. He has crown in artistic stature. He has reviewed "Julius Caesar" on a tre rnendous scale and with as good actors as he could secure to lend to his sup port Mr. Faversham plays Marc Anthony, iriving that always more interesting Dart of Brutus to R. D. MacLean. But It must not be thought that he has lessened the role of Brutus any to en large that of Antony. Rather, Mr. Faversham DUts himself into splendid ly active competition for the favor of his audience. Throughout he and his co-artists preserve the integrity of the play. His Antony is conspicuous ror its fiery spirit and youthful grace. His is a gallant ideal figure a splendid young Roman, awakened suddenly to a man of action. Mr. Faversham's de livery of the oration in the Forum -is notable, most, for its forensic quality. While it is first and foremost a dram atio harangue rather than a piece of verse, Mr. Faversham gives to its lines every sense of sonority and rhythm. Skilled Mob Feature. It was truly a splendid achievement, aided greatly by the vivid and skilled acting of the mob, carefully trained. Surely and splendidly he captured the dramatic effect aimed for above all others in the Forum scene, that of swinging a crowd of people from a hos tile point of view, clear around to an energetically friendly one. Mr. Faversham quite departs from the traditional ending of the third act, wherein the curtain drops usually with Antony's stormy outburst, "Cry 'Havoc' and let slip the dogs of war." In this Instance the actor leaves in what has heretofore been omitted and introduces a bit of original pantomime with Cal purnla weeping beside the slain body of Caesar. While this is not Shake speare as we are used to it, and while it is also violently anti-climacteric, it is artistic Mr. Faversham's Antony has every suggestion of intellectuality, of sen sitiveness, cleverness, subtlety. His utterance is rich and melodious. The beautiful dignity and lovableness of Brutus is portrayed , admirably by R. D. MacLean, whose enunciation is a delight to the ear, Ernest Rowan catches the Impulsive note of Cassius. In the tent quarrel he strikes the great value and spirit of the role. Thomas F. Tracey is Julius Caesar, and Constance Collier is lovely as Por tia. Arthur Elliott is a sonorous and Impressive Casca and there is both character and power. in John Edmund's Trebonius. Jane Whftatley is tragically beautiful and dignified as Calpurnla. Stage Artistry Achieved. In Mr. Faversham's staging of the drama his arrangement of the stage, his handling of the crowds and pro cessions, his suggestion of pageantry and pomp, he has achieved color and picturesqueness without resorting to meaningless movement or destroying atmosphere. The production as given at the Helllg has won for Mr. Faversham our In creased respect and admiration. "Julius Caesar" will be presented again tonight, tomorrow night and at a matinee tomorrow afternoon. tie. The game is scheduled to start at 3 o'clock. , At present the Portland Academy team seems to have an edge on the Hill team, as Coach Hurlburt's squad was victorious over the Columbia team Friday. This is the fourth game of the Interscholastio football schedule, and games will be played every Wednesday and Friday each week until the sched ule is completed. Following is the probable lineup of the two teams: Port. Ac:ad. Position. Hill M. A. Woodcock ,...,..R E L. Hinckley Layton ....... ...R T I.... Robinson, Rand Kingsberry R O L Wooland Porter C Stewart, Suler Eckatrom a R Dand Ross ....1,1' R. . . , Calhoun, Mulr Whitmer .......L V. R.Forbes, Rombaugh Schoenberg Q...J Wells, Guy Therkelson, Meade R H B Graham McClung L H B....Stlnson, McNeil Brlx (Capt.) F Briggs (Capt.) THOMPSOX SCHOOL- TEAM WIXS Forward Pass Gives Only Score of Game Against Holladay. - In a spirited game on Jefferson High School football field yesterday the Thompson Grammar School eleven downed the Holladay team, 7 to 0. A forward pass from Captain Reed to the waiting Hickson caused the first ana only soore. Reed then kicked goal. Quarterback Weston, for the winners, was a wizard In running off play These two teams are in the lightweight section. Because of a misunderstanding as to where the teams should play, the Clin ton Kelly-Falling game was not played vesterdav but will probably be staged next Monday on the East Ninth and Hawthorne avenue grounds. The Richmond Grammar School team downed the Sellwood eleven, 25 to in the first game of the heavyweight section. SLINGSBY WITNESS IS VIOLENTLY ILL Inadvertent Admission as to Own Conduct Causes Pain ful Scene at Hearing. WOMAN SOBS AND MOANS as Testimony Given That No Son Was Born to Wife of Lieutenant, Contended Proceedings Consulate In Private. at GURR IS REINSTATED INSPECTOR LET OUT BT DTECK RECEIVES FULL SALARY, Civil Service Commission Hears Tes timony on Murphy Case and Roles on Several Others. TWO ACADEMIES TO PLAY Football Game Will Be Staged on Multnomah Field. The second game that either team has played in the Interscholastio League will be staged this afternoon on Mult nomah Field, when Portland Academy and Hill Military Academy elevens bat- Harry Gurr, former chief sewer in snector In the city engineering depart ment, who was dismissed by order of City Commissioner Dieck on September 23 for alleged insubordination to jr. vj. Sham, sewer engineer, was reinstated by the Civil Service Commission last night. After hearing the evidence, the com mission also ruled that Gurr should have full salary from the date of his dismissal, not auite one month. On the other hand, it was Impressed on him that he must obey without question all orders from his superior, Mr, Sharp, even when such orders would require him to report to men he considered his inferiors in experience and efficiency. For the third time in a little more than a year, the case of Cornelius Mur phy, former head meterman in the water department, dismissed by the water board in Mayor Rushlight's ad ministration for the sale for his own profit of fittings and lead connections alleged to belong to the city, was be fore the Commission on his application for reinstatement. On May 24, 1912, the Commission re instated Murphy on the ground that charges against him had not been spe cific enough, but on November 10, 1912, after his dismissal on new charges, the Commission refused to reinstate him. The Commission decided to hear tes timony, but Mr. Myers was directed to submit his argument In brief, to be taken under advisement. After hearing testimony, the Com mission took Murphy's case , under ad visement until Its next regular meet ing. Patrolman Stack, dismissed about i year ago on charges of neglect of duty, was reinstated by the Commis sion on condition that he sign a waiver of all back salary during the period of bis suspension. Patrolman George W. Russell, dis missed under suspicion of larceny from a drug store and neglect of duty, was entirely exonerated of the larceny charge. On the neglect of duty charge he was fined 100, with the proviso that he would be reinstated as soon as it was paid. L. E. Beach, a playground director, charged with misconduct, was refused reinstatement. The Commission ruled that Beach had become such an Issue between conflicting Interests In his de partment that for the good of the serv ice his connection with the department should cease. No stigma on Mr. Beach a personal character attached to the rul ing. FRANCHISE IS OPPOSED PROPERTY OWNERS AGAINST NEW INTER URBAN LINE. Committee Representing Elks' Lodge Will Head Delegation Before City Commission Today. Property-owners of Stark street have been called to meet this morning at 10:30 o'clock at the City Hall to voice before the City Commission their oppo sition to granting a franchise to the Portland & Oregon City Eleotrlo line on Stark street A committee representing the Elks lodge was appointed last night, con sisting of J. P. Flnley, John E. Kelly, Phil Metschan, Jr., David M. Dunne and K. K. Kubil, who will call upon the Mayor and Commissioners this morn ing to present the resolutions unani mously adopted by the lodge last night opposing the granting of the franchise. Members of the lodge expressed the belief that If the franchise were grant ed Stark street would become nothing more than a railroad right of way. The Elks are considering erecting a large office building at the corner of Broad way and Stark, and they declare that this project would be seriously retard ed if an additional electrlo line, run ning heavy lnterurban cars, occupied the street. Many of the property-owners on Stark street. Including the Elks lodge. already realize that the occupation of Stark street by the United Railways is a detriment to business on that street and they propose to start a movement to get the railway company to abandon its franchise on the street. Protestants declare that the reason they did not appear before the Com mission Wednesday was that they had no notice of the hearing. Mrs. Piatt Is Hostess. Mrs. Harrison G. Piatt was hostess at a charming reception yesterday aft ernoon from 3 to 5 o'clock. Seasonable blossoms and Autumnal foliage adorned the drawing-room. In the dining-room profusion of Sunburst roses were used and also filled a Venetian bowl the tea table. Presiding at the samovars were Mrs. William M. Ladd, Mrs. Charles Beebe, Mrs. Philip Bueh ner and Mrs. T. S. Malcolm. They were assisted by the hostess' daughter. Miss Margaret Piatt; Miss Alice Gabney, Miss Evelina Magruder and Miss Amy Robinson. The Flatt residence in Mount Tabor was thronged with hundreds of fashionably attired society folk. SAN FRANCISCO, Oct, 16. Mrs. Amanda Koch, one of the chief wit nesses against Lieutenant Charles Rey nard Sllngsby and his wife is the fa mous "Slingsby baby substitution" case, abruptly ended today the taking of depositions when she broke down under cross-examination, became hysterical and was taken violently ill. The hear ings began in the office of the British vice-consul, Douglas Young, acting as commissioner for the Court of Chan cery of England. Mrs. Koch's hysteria caused the post ponement of the case at noon but she probably will be placed on the stand again tomorrow. Woman Says No Child Was Born. As a warm friend of Mrs. Hattle Blain, at whose home Mrs. Slingsby has contended her son was born, Mrs. Koch was testifying today that no child was born to the Lieutenant's wife there in the Fall of 1910. This is also expected to be the contention of Mrx. Blain when she is placed on the stand. The 3-year-old son, which Mrs. Slingsby says was born at that time, is now offered as the legitimate son of Lieutenant Slingsby and tho rightful heir to the million- dollar estate bequeathed by the late Rev. Charles Slingsby, of Yorkshire, and now enjoyed by the Lieutenant. When Attorney Oliver Dibble, repre senting the Slingsbys, took the witness after Attorney Andrew Thome for the prosecution had completed his ques tions, Mrs, Koch answered Dibble's questions haltingly. She appeared nerv ous and had scarcely started before she made an inadvertent confession as to her own conduct, which caused a pain ful scene. Woman Betrays Her Secret. The information divulged is said to have been known by the Slingsbys for some time, but had not been revealed previously. Mrs. Koch collapsed and her sobs and moans were heard throughout the building. The testi mony, however, was not relevant to the case. Mrs. Blain, sitting in the anteroom. heard her friend's cries and rushed into the witness room. Apparently guessing that Mra Koch's secret was out, she went to Mrs. Koch and ministered to her, after directing several sharp words at Mra Slingsby. The breakdown of the witness for the members of the Slingsby family, who are contesting the claims of the baby boy, ended the taking of depositions for the day. It is doubtful what the next move will be. Attorney Dibble desires to pursue the line of questioning which he opened up, while the opposition, it is understood, will insist on calling- other witnesses. Neither Lieutenant Slingsby nor his wife has permitted anything in relation to tnetr case to become public and the hearing is being held in nrlvate. Charles Eugene Edward Slingsby, the siingsoy DaDjr- involved in the case was not present at today's hearing. Being a gentle man, you want your clothes correct in style. You may pay two or three times the price of one of our $ 25 suits to have a suit made for you; but if the man who does the designing lacks the gift, no matter how good the tailoring or the materials, the suit will lack the one thing you pay for. - We command the ser . vices of the best designers in the world; who have the artistic sense; men who knqw how. And our name in a garment is, and should be to jrou, an evidence that the style is right. We make suits and over coats to sell from $ 1 8 to $50 Hart SchafTner & Marx Good Clothes Makers SAM'L ROSENBLATT & 00, Northwest Cor. Sd and Morrison Exclusive Agency knew of their existence until they were filed with the County Clerk. The City Council at Its regular meet ing last evening appointed election 01- flcials. Two women were appointed clerks. Much quiet work is being done by the "wet" and "dry" forces and a large and close vote Is expected. It is lm possible to forecast the result with any degree of aocuracy. Last year the city voted wet by a majority of 18 and this year, with the women voting, all kinds of opinions are advanced as to the outcome of the election. ' COURT AGAIN ATTACKED APPEAL TAKEN FROM JUDGE STEVEXSOX'S RTJLIXG. Contention Made That Bench Estab lished by Ordinance Is Not Legal In Oregon. PLAY LEAGUE LAUNCHED CHILDREN CAPTIVATE GROWN. TIPS AT LIBRARY MEETING. Youngsters Forget Themselves Romp on Stage Folk Dances, Games and Song Seen. in The Recreation League of Portland was formally organized at a meeting in the Library last night. Robert H. Strong was elected president. The other oincers include: w. L. Brewster, vice- president; Wells Gilbert, secretary. and Hamilton corbett, treasurer. To demonstrate the play and games used In connection with the primary work of the publio schools. Professor Krohn and Miss Johanna Cramer di rected.a happy group of bojs and girls in several folk dances, ring and song games, une little ones forgot that they were on a stage and had a trior lous time. They captivated the audience. The lads and lassies who took Dart were eaniora aieruse, rtutn Friedman. Philip Peck, Mary Richards, Paul New. con, quelle Bcnraeaer, Harry Jacobow sky. Hazel Mary Price. James Rowdan. Reglna Benno, Godfrey Booth, Lillian Ekbom, Herbert Wilbur, Zara Venator, R. A. Phillips, Harriet Dezendorf. Har- ld Brunner, Marguerite Murray. Plovd Gilbert, Letha Moore. Dr. E. A. Eommer spoke on "Phur and Education." Mrs. Lola G. Baldwin, W. I Brew ster and L. H. Weir gave brief talks on the economlo value of playgrounds. Father O tiara presided and made a short talk on the good Influence of playgrounds. James F. Bwing presented to Emma Debrllle, of Washington High School. and Catlin Wolford. of Jefferson High School, the Honeyman silver trophies won in the redent tennis tournaments. EMBEZZLER IS SENTENCED Postal Clerk Admits Peculations Ag. grega ting $615. Elmore McKensie, who pleaded guil ty to embezzlement from funds Intrust ed to his care as a clerk in the money order department of the Portland post office, was sentenced to six months in the County Jail by Judge Bean yesterday. McKenzle took $615, in various amounts, his offenses extending over period of two years. He has returned the money. J. H. Field, who admitted sending obscene matter through the mails, was sentenced to 80 days in prison. DUFUR TO VOTE ON SALOON Drys" Steal March on "Wets" Circulating Election Petition. in DUFUR, Or, Oct. 16. (Special.) The County Clerk has ordered a local option election to be held In this city on No vember 4. Petitions for this election were cir culated quietly and few of the "wets" Another attack on the legality of the Municipal Court was made yesterday in Circuit Court when Edwin G. Am me. attorney for W. E. Milan, convicted In Judge Stevenson's court, moved that the case against his client be dis missed. Milan was sentenced to 73 hours in Jail for accosting a strange woman on Washington street and took an appeal to the Circuit Court. The lower court sentence was passed Sep tember 16. The motion to dismiss was made yesterday before Circuit Judge Morrow. Deputy District Attorney My. ers moved the court that the case be continued, that arguments on the mo tion might be made. Mr. Amme .moved the dismissal of the case against his client on the grounds that he was not convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction, cre ated by law, and that the Circuit Court has not original jurisdiction in mat ters arising out of violations of city ordinances. A similar motion was made in Judge Kavanaugh's court Wednes day, the legality of the Municipal court being questioned because the new city charter does not provide for the court, which was established by ordinance. It is urged by those attacking the status of the city court that the Oregon Su preme Court has ruled that a court cannot be established by ordinance, but must, be authorized by the charter. If this contention is sustained by the circuit Judges It means that all convio. tlons secured in Judge Stevenson'B courf since the new charter went into effect have been without authority. City Attorney LaSoche has said that if the decision of the Circuit Court Is unfavorable, the case will be taken to the Supreme Court for final determi nation. LA FRANCE TO HEAR FATE Sentence for Insurance Frauds Will Be Pronounced Tomorrow. Sentenoe on James C. La France, con vlcted Wednesday of defrauding the Modern Woodmen of America out of $3000, will be passed by Judge Kava- naugh tomorrow morning. The convic tion carries a penalty of from one to five years' imprisonment in the peni tentiary. La France Is under lndlotment for defrauding the United Artisans and the Postal Life out of sums aggregating 112.000. It is not believed these charges will be pushed at present Mrs. Emell9 La France was jointly Indicted with her husband on all three charges. but demanded a separate trial, the date of which has not been set. Officer Closes Famous Resort. Operating under the abatement law A Medicine That Gives Strength Dr. Williams' pink Pills are a strengthening medicine. 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Just 300 women can ouy them at Plumed Hats $4.98 Worth $10.00 and $12.00 Beautiful Velours, Plushes and Velvets, trimmed with largize ostrich plumes, exquisite ostrich rancies, lace ana otner new tumis. Our expert milliners have trimmed up about 100 of these charming Hats to sell at FRIDAY AND SATURDAY I cl m mini '.v jrarrranrarf ml 32.39 Off "YPLtg See Window Display. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY mil orders from tho District Attor ney's office, the famous resort conduct ed by Louise Olcese, at Second and Everett streets, was closed last night by Deputy Sheriff Aldrlcn. The house was closed under suit several weeks ago and pending appeal has been al lowed to remain open under bond. Sample Bottle Often Proves Beneficial Some time ago I was afflicted with kidney and bladder trouble and was unable to obtain any relief from other medicines, so sent for a sample bottle of your Swamp-Root. I received bo much benefit from this small bottle that I purchased a large bottle of the druggist. 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FOR YOUR WEEK-END REST TRY THE TONIC OF THE SEASHORE Clatsop Beach Seaside and Gearhart Hotels offer exceptional attrac tions and inducements for October visitors. Seashore Special Saturday 2 P. M. Carries Observation Parlor Cars. Arrives Beach. Points for dinner. Regular daily trains, 8 :10 A. M. and 6 :30 P. M. A Great 3-Day Vacation for $3.03. Longer time limit $4.00 Ticket Office: Fifth and Stark Marshall 920 Station Eleventh and Hoyt