THE MORNING OREGONIAN. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1906.
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AMUSEMENTS.
THE HEILIO THEATER Hth and Wash
ington streets) Tonight, 8:15 o'clock. Rose
Melville in tUe comedy, "Sis Hopkins.
BAKER THEATER 8d bet. Yamhill and Tay
lor) Baker Theater Company In 'Trilby,
tonight at 8:13.
EMPIRE) THEATER OlUj and Morrison)
"The Bell o Japan." Tonight at 8:18.
GRAND THEATER fWaahlngton, between
Park and Seventh) Vaudeville, 2:80. 7:30
and P. M.
PANTAGE3 THEATER (Fourth and Btarkl
Continuous vaudeville, 2:30. 7:30. 8 P. M.
STAR THEATER (Park and Washington)
Allen Stock Company In "1-11110 Lord
Fauntleroy," 2:15 P. M.; "The Sultan's
Daughter," 8:15 P. M.
LYRIC THEATER 7th and Alder) The Lyrlo
Ptock Company In "Arrah-Na-Pogue" ;
2:15 and 8:15 P. M.
Missino Report Found. The special
committee of the Council which Is going
over the report the expert accountants
employed by Mayor Lane, held a meeting
yesterday when the missing portion of
their report was unearthed. It had been
stowed away in a vault in the Auditor's
department and was discovered yesterday
by ono. of the stenographers.. The por
tion had been missing for several weeks
and the committee examined witnesses
in an attempt to account for Its disap
pearance. Auditor Devlin had thought
that It had been given to the Mayor's
stenographer but apparently it had been
nil.' la 14 by someone in his department.
Had it not been found the experts would
have had to compile another partial
report from their . notes which would
have delayed the work of the committee.
L.ittle was done yesterday as Mayor Lane
could not be present but for a short
time and the committee adjourned until
Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Wagon Wrecked; Driver Injured. A
gravel wagon owned by Elwood Wiles,
contractor, was run into by a streetcar
on Grand avenue at the corner of East
Salmon street, yesterday forenoon, and
was badly wrecked, G. L. Newlln, the
driver, being severely Injured. The
driver with his team was on the west
side of the street, and undertook to cross
the double car tracks to, East Salmon
street, which is taeing improved. Two
cars were approaching one each way.
Before the wagon cleared the track the
northbound car struck the wagon nearly
in the middle. Two wheels on that side
were crushed into kindling, and Xewlin
was thrown down among the wreck of
the wagon. The car was slightly dam-
aged. Newlin was taken from the wreck
age and crushed rock, apparently suf
fering severely. A physician was called
and Newlln was removed to his home.
His back and hip were wrenched, but no
bones were broken.
' Christmas at Chinese Mission. At the
St. Mark's Episcopal Chinese Mission
Fthool, 233 Second street, the pupils held
their Christmas entertainment lost night
assisted hy Bishop Scaddlng and Rev.
J. H. Simpson, the affair being under the
direction of James M. Kan and Chin
(Jung. The little hall, which was dec
orated with large numbers of small flags
. of the different nations, was crowded to
the doors, and numbers of those who
could not find standing room Inside stood
on the sidewalk. After the prayer by
Bishop Scaddlng, Rev. J. H. Simpson
gave the opening address. Ida and Fan
nie Chan rendered a duet entitled "Wave
of the Ocean." The recitation "Polly's
Discovery," by Hoo Sing and the dialogue
"Pat and the Postmaster," by George
Qung and Chin Gee were much ap
plauded. After the entertainment refresh
ments were served.
New Buiudinos at Sellwood. Plans
for the new Sellwood bank building to
be erected on the southwest corner of
East Thirteenth Btreet and Umatilla ave
nue, are practically completed. The build
ing will be two story and 3Rxl00. The
cost will be $12,000. It is understood that
work will be started on the building as
soon as the details have been worked out
For the Mount Hood Brewing Company a
two-story frame building, with full base
ment of concrete will be put up at once,
at a cost of $7500. The capacity of the
brewery is to be increased. Donner Bros,
are completing their factory on the Mil
waukie road, and will hcgln operation
Bhortly after the opening of the new
year. The two-story brick for W. Strahl
man Is progressing. This is Sellwood's
first brick building.
Wir.i, Not Be Sent to Sea. The plan
to send Arthur Hennessey, aged 17 years,
to sea will probably be abandoned by the
Municipal Court officials. He was be
fore Judge Cameron yesterday, charged
with the larceny of a watch from the
daughter of his guardian, Mrs. P. Bird.
Attorney Dan J. Malarkey appeared and
explained that Mrs. Bird did not wish
to have the boy sent to sea before the
ninst. She had cared for him, she said,
Fince the mother's death and there was
no need for him to steal. The boy may
be advised to enlist In the Navy.
Officers of Travelers' League. At
the annual meeting of the Benevolent
league of Oregon and Washington
Travelers the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: President
Charles Roscnfeld, of Portland: first vice
president, Fred Roth, of Walla Walla,
Wash.; second vice-president, Sam Moss,
of Seattle, Wash.: secretary and treas
urer. Alexander Kunz. of Portland; trus
tees: S. Julius Mayer. J. A. McDanlels
and George August Thomas, all of Port
land. Must Takb Pledge) for Seven Years.
B. F. Ward, a blacksmith, was before
Municipal Judge Cameron yesterday on a
charge of drunkenness, and the prosecut
ing witness was Mrs. Ward, who vowed
she would never return to live with him
until he solemnly swears. In the presence
of a priest, theft he will never touch
liquor again for seven years. Ward -will
probably take the obligation this morn
ing. He spent last night In the City Jail.
He was arrested Christmas day.
Boys out After Hours. I. Halberson
and Tom Larson, youths, were picked up
on the street at an early hour yesterday
morning by Patrolman Howell, and were
taken before Municipal Judge Cameron
on charges of being out "after hours."
They explained to the court that they
had Just reached the cjty from Iowa and
did not know they were violating any law
by being out. They were released and
N their cases were continued indefinitely.
Power Company Elects Officers.
The Washington Railway & Power Com
pany of Vancouver, Wash., has elected
the following officers: W. H. Moore,
president; Lester B. French, vice-president:
Arthur Langgu-th, secretary; H. C.
Phillips, treasurer. This company Is soon
to begin work of building an electric
railway in the city by the Columbia.
Work of Vandals. The paint shop of
S. S. McFadden, 662 East Morrison street,
was broken into Wednesday night, and
1000 feet of rope was cut up into short
lengths. McFadden says the work was
that of an enemy.
Funeral of a PioNKER,--The funeral of
Mrs. Sophia Payne, a pioneer of 1S52. was
held yesterday afternoon, and the Inter
ment was in Lone Fir Cemetery. Ser
vices were attended by the relatives and
friends.
Dedication Ball New Tear's Night.
Woodmen of the World's new temple.
Eleventh street, between Washington and
Alder; $350 piano for door prize. See the
piano at Eiler's piano house.
T. P. A. Annual meeting and banquet,
Portland Hotel, 2 o'clock and 7:30 P. M.
December 29. J. W. Curran, secretary.
Calendars. Oregon scenery, original
photographs, 15e, 25c, S5e. Kiser Photo
Co., Ladies' Lobby Imperial hotel.
For Sale Fractional lot, Kearney St.,
rear 24th,' F. Abraham. 227. Wash. St.
Dr. TV. I. Howard, electricity and eiec
trlo light treatment. Commonwealth big-.
Oregon Consistory Election. The
Oregon Consistory, Ancient Accepted
Scottish Rite, Free (Masonry, which met
at the Scottish Rite cathedral last night,
re-elected all its officers to serve during
the ensuing year. They are: Master of
Kadosh, P. S. Malcolm; prior. L. G.
Clarke; preceptor, J. M. Hodson; chan
cellor, J. W. Newklrk; minister of state.
General T. M. Anderson; almoner and
treasurer, B. G. Whitehouse; registrar,
Brydon H. Nicoll. The following were ap
pointed by the master of kadosh: Prelate,
C. A. Dolpb; master of ceremonies, Frank
Robertson; expert, E. G. Jones; assistant
expert. Dr. O. C. Blaney; captain of the
guard; Robert Lutke, and sentinel. A. B.
Bachrodt. The Scottish Rite bodies of
Oregon will hold their 15th semi-annual
re-union January 17 and 18..
Tacashima RE3TINO Well. Japanese
Vice-Consul T. Aiba Is awaiting the out
come of the wound inflicted on Ara Taca
shima, a servant in the home of C. L.
Zahm. S51 Multnomah street, by Arthur
McEwan last Sunday night. The patient
is reported as resting well in his quarters
at St. Vincent's Hospital, 'but the out
come? is still doubtful. Inasmuch as Vice
Consul Aiba went so far as to call upon
Deputy District Attorney Adams for a
full investigation of the reckless shoot
ing, it is believed that he will make a
strong demand for prosecution of Mc
Ewan, in case Tacashima should die. If
he lives, It is thought likely the matter
will be dropped.
Police to Give Phone Numbers. Chief
of Police Grltzmacher issued a general
order to the captans yesterday. Instruct
ing all officers in the department to leave
their house numbers and telephone num
bers at headquarters.- This was brought
about by the poor success of the special
messengers dispatched during the eve
ning of the streetcar riots two weeks ago.
Many of the patrolmen could not be
found and it was midnight before many
of them were located and notified that
they were wanted for strike duty.
Will Give Cantata. Children of the
private school of the Fourth Presbyterian
Church, assisted by the cjioir, will give
a cantata entitled the "Wise Men From
the East." this evening at 8 o'clock in the
church parlors. The occasion is the an
nual Christmas festival for th Sunday
school and a general Invitation is ex
tended to the public. Earl C. Bronaugh
takes the part of Levi, Howard McGowan
impersonates Ezra the scribe, and Miss
Agnes Plummer acts the part of Naomi,
the wife of Ezra.
Marketman ' Fined. John Henry, pro
prietor of a meat market at First and
Taylor streets, was fined $10 in the Muni
cipal Court yesterday for selling a tainted
turkey to a customer, and he also re
funded the cost of the turkey.
M'DONELL IN COMMAND
Jfew CoIoneHs First Inspection of
Third Regiment, O. X. G.
Colonel C. H. McDonell assumed com
mand of the Third Infantry last night at
the quarterly muster and inspection. All
the Portland organizations of the Na
tional Guard turned out In Bpick and span
uniforms, and tho men presented a splen
did appearance. Colonel McDonell ex
pressed himself as gratified after the in
spection at the handsome showing made
by the men under his command.
The Portland companies were drawn up
in dress parade and Adjutant-General
Finzer reviewed them and presented the
decorations for the small arms practice
for 1907. At the conclusion of dress pa
rade Colonel McDonell made a short
speech and presented the retiring Colonel,
C U. Gantenbeln, with a beautiful statu
ette. Colonel Gantenbein made a fitting
response in a few words. Colonel McDon
ell then Inspected the men, assuming
command of the regiment.
At the conclusion of the exercises the
regiment band struck up and the officers
and men spent the remainder of the even
ing dancing with their sweethearts. The
attendance was large at the quarterly
muster and the condition of the Portland
companies was gratifying to all who have
helped bring the men to their present ex
cellent standing.
SCHUMANN-HEINK COMING
Great Contralto Appears Here In
Song Recital Monday, Jan. 7.
Of all the popular stars to be heard In
Portland it is doubtful if any will be
more welcome than Madame Schumann
Helnk who will appear at the Hetiig,
January 7, in a magnificent song re
cital. About all the vocabulary of the
critics has been exhausted in praise and
admiration for this splendid artist- It Is
generally agreed by the musical writers
that no such contralto singer has been
heard within a generation, it. is even
doubtful if she has ever had an equal.
The coming recital has aroused the
greatest interest and enthusiasm and that
a packed house will greet the great con
tralto goes without saying. The sale of
seats opens Saturday, morning, January
5. under the direction of Lois Steers
Wynn Coman.
MODERN OFFICE METHODS
There have been great changes in office
methods during the past few years. The
Y. M. C. A. has arranged for a course to
give enterprising business men and young
men working in offices the latest and
best thought on the equipment and con
duct of an office. New methods and how
they can be adapted to various lines of
business fully explained. In order to
make the course thoroughly practical the
lecture room will be quipped with the
latest and best office appliances and
filing devices. This class meets one night
a week for the next three months start
ing January 2. e
STRIKE ON BALL ON.
Big double ball will be given at Mer
rill's hall Monday night. December 31,
New Tear's eve. The striking car men
of Portland will receive a share of the
gross receipts. The ball will last from
1906 to 1907. At midnight the immense
crowd will dance the old year out and the
New Year In, to the entrancing music
of Professor Prasp's dancing orchestra,
under the rays of many calcium lights.
Prize dancing and valuable gifts at the
door. e
TODAY
At Le Palais Royal you can buy hosiery
and underwear at nearly half price; 15
cent hose for 9 cents per pair; 60 cent
fleece lined vests and .pants at 85 cents,
375 Washington Btreet.
WHEREJO DINE.
All the delicacies of the season at the
Portland Restaurant; fine private apart
ments for parties, 305 Wash., near 6 to.
Charter Commission Meets.
The commission framing the new char
ter for St. Johns, will meet tonight In
the Council chamber to complete the
work, but the members are not sure but
another session may be required. The
method of collecting assessments for the
improvement of streets Is yet to be
finally settled. Much time and research
have been given to this part of the new
charter, and charters of other cities have
been carefully examined, especially that
of Seattle, tearing on the single question
of street improvements. Members of the
commission are sure, however, that the
copy will be ready early In January.
Red Eri ud Eyelids. Weak Eyee
And Tired Eyes Need Murine Eye Topic,
AT. THE THEATERS
By Arthur A. Greene.
"Sis Hopkins" at the Hoi lie-
Ma Hopkins Florence Webster
TIahle standlfer Fay Lewis
Margery Melrose Grace Kimball
Obadlah Odium J. T. Ray
Pa Hopkins Frank C. Hartwell
Addison Vlbert. . . . . Lee Daniel
Partbenla Peckover Elsie Mackay
Bert Varnum . . . . Gilbert Fltsgerald
Elsie Van Ness Mary Athellng
Sis Hopkins Rose Melville
Rldy Scarboro Frank Mlnzey
THE PIRATES have robbed Rose
Melville right and left, apparently
without compunction, but she seems
not to mind It much, and her refreshing-
"Sis Hopkins" has lost no degree
of attractiveness. Miss Melville has
used the play for eight seasons, and,
unless conditions change radically, she
will find it a gold mine for eight sea
sons more.
The part of the impossible Indiana
Phoebe is a creation. The woman -who
originated it, first in a vaudeville
sketch with such success that a three
act comedy written around it was a
natural consequence. Is a real genius.
She has made the part a classic, and
the public is likely to require it of her
for many years to come.
Last night's presentation of it at the
Heillg was not its first in Portland,
but It was received with such enthusi
asm that it might have been a premier.
An audience which filled the theater
alternately laughed and cried with
Sis until the last curtain fell and then
went away with nothing but praise for
the performance. Miss Melville ia a
caricaturist, to be sure, but there is
so much of truth in the conception and
such a winning personality back of it
that she grips the sympathy of all who
enjoy acting- for acting's sake.
Miss Melville's status as an artist
is fixed definitely. She has given the
American stage something unique.
Whether or not she is a one-part
actress nobody seems to know, but she
may sometime demonstrate that she
can do something else equally as well.
Her company this year is much the
same as when last here. As Obadiah,
the undertaker's agent, is still
assigned to J. T. Ray, an excellent
character comedian who runs second
only to the star In popular favor.
Florence Webster gives a very com
mendable performance as "Ma" Hop
kins; Frank Hartwell continues in the
part of "Pa." which he plays splendid
ly, while the remaining members of
the cast, with the exception of Lee
Daniel, are good enough. Daniel bears
all the hall-marks of a tank drammer
villun and makes the wicked right-of-way
agent the one serious handicap
to the show. Daniel is excess bag
gage in this instance. Back to Theo
dore Kremer for him and his white
Miss Melville will play "Sis Hopkins"-
tonight, tomorrow matinee and
night, and I cheerfully recommend her
and her play to those who have not
had the pleasure before. Such as have
need no advice from me. They know
that something worth while is in store
for them.
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CONVICT ROAD BILL.
Money Appropriated Can Only Be
Controlled by the Board.
PORTLAND. Dec. 27. (To the Kdltor.)
Having been challenged by The Oregonlan
to show how one dollar of the $250,000 which
it Is proposed to appropriate for carrying
out the provisions of the convict road bill,
can be used without the counties first apply
ing for convict labor or rock getting the
benefit of it, I ask for space in which to
surrender.
I may have misconstrued The Oregonian
In understanding it to imply that the bulk of
the appropriated money was for the use of
counties applying for convicts or such coun
ties where convicts are taken and worked.
If so, I am glad I was mistaken in so un
derstanding it, and I trust that all others
who read the editorial of last Monday will
understand that no such construction of the
bill was intended. Now, as one conversant
with every act of the Road Commission, and
its full and complete intentions as set forth
in 'the bill, however poorly It has expressed
those Intentions and however badly those in
tentions and provisions can be distorted by
those opposed to the bill may X explain
just a few of the mooted points?
The bill is intended to provide that the
money appropriated is to be used by the
board and the board only. Counties using
convicts must bear all expense from the time
those convicts leave the prison until they
are returned to it. Of course the counties
will get the Indirect benefit of such part of
the appropriation as Is consumed In defray
ing the expenses of the board's deliberations
in their behalf. The bill is not Intended to
provide that any one county can have all
available convicts, or all road material pre
pared, by reason of being first to ask there
for, and if o construed by the Legislature
I am sure the commission would like to
have the bill amended. The commission did
not imagine that any County Court, or reas
onable Individual for that matter, would
Insist on any such interpretation.
I would urge everyone interested In the
bill to procure and read it. The commission
desires that this be done. I will furnish
copies to all who will address me for the
same. R. A. HARRIS,
Secretary Road Commission.
Seattle Firm Gets Contract.'
It is understood that the firm of Pierce
Brothers of Seattle has secured the con
tract for building the new freight ware
houses of the Portland & Seattle Railway
on the new Hill terminals In North Port-
CASTOR I A
For Infante and Children,
The Kind Yea Have Always Bought
Signature of
Choice store space on
Washington street, be
tween Fourth and Fifth
-apply TO
W. R. MACKENZIE
Worcester Block
The Ladles' Department
of the Safety De
posit Vaults of
The Oregon Trust and
Savings Bank
is separate from the
main of f ice and con
sists of a handsome
ly furnished Parlor,
Dressing Rooms and
Lavatory
A MARRIED WOMAN
may rent a Safe De
posit Box and have
the exclusive use of
it, free from the con
trol of her husband
- andallotherpersons
, The Superintendent
of the Safe Deposit
Department will be '
pleased to receive
Lady Visitors be
tween the hours 9
A. M. and 6 P. M.
Sixth and Washington Sts.
land. It b expected that the building
will be commenced within a short time.
The two are to cost in the neighborhood
of JISO.000. Each building will be 1000 by
50 feet. They will be of the most modern
construction and will be model buildings.
Our large double . store is simply
full to overflowing of beautiful pi
anos, and still more coming. Help us
to make room we will make it an
object for you.
FOR A LIMITED TIME
We will give you your choice of
any piano in our store, and will al
low yon any reasonable time in which
to pay for it.
WITHOUT INTEREST
In addition to this we can quote
you prices at least one-fourth lower
than any other piano dealers in the
city quality of goods taken into
consideration, and you can choose
from a large variety of styles and
makes. This is not mere talk we
mean it, and you will find it worth
your while to investigate a complete
line of pianos, piano players and' interior-player-pianos.
Your opportunity starts this morn
ing, and bear in mind -that first
choice is always best.
Besides this large stock of new in
struments we"have several genuine
snaps in' good used pianos on which
we are willing to quote you ridicu
lously low prices.
Soule Bros. Piano Co.
372-374 Morrison St.
Phone ... Main 6TT
D.Chambers
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