6 TIIK MORNING- OREG0XIAX, TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 1909 MERRY WAR NEAR AMONG THEATERS I will never, never forgive them. And Mr. Hammeretein has proven In the past that he is a mighty good hater when he gets aroused. Shuberts Reach Parting Ways With Klaw & Er langer Syndicate. of SAY THEY ARE PREPARED Backed by Mllions With Plenty of Theaters and Attractions Syn dicate Says War Will Be ' Short and Decisive. BT LLOTD F. LOXERGAN. NEW YORK. April 19. (Special.) Kverythlng points to a very lively theat rical war, which will affect the amuse ments of the entire United. States by the time the bills for the Fall are ready for presentation. Klaw & Erlanger and the Phuberts have come to the parting of the ways, and both big corporations are breathing defiance, and telling what they mean to do to "the other fellow." And the general Impression along the Great White Way is that no quarter will be asked or given. For each party inter ested is convinced that it has the other one beaten to a nntan. When the former "war" was settled, Klaw & Erlanger agreed to take care of the Shuberts by booking certain of their big attractions in the syndicate houses throughout the United States, and also not to Interfere with their theaters, pro viding that they kept the prices at a one dollar scale. An exception was made in the case of houses in New York, Chi cago, Philadelphia and a few other cities, where the Shuberts already had a legiti mate high-class foothold. But the terms of the agreement always galled the Shuberts, although they were the best they could expect at that time. And ever since they have only been waiting for the moment when they could go out for themselves without .sustaining any financial damage. Shuberts Have Sinews of War. Now the Shuberts have withdrawn from the local association of managers, and announce that they will' be prepared to rlay a lone hand at the conclusion of the present season. They profess to have a hacking of $10,000,000, unlimited thea ters, plenty of attractions, and are in an excellent position to give the "syndicate" a run for its money. "We have 14 theaters," says a man who Is closely Identified with the new movement." and that is more than any one interest In New York can control. In addition to our local houses, we have gradually obtained a foothold in evejy big rlty In the United States. At the present moment we are in as good a posi tion to give high-class bookings as are Klaw & Erllnger. But under our pres ent arrangement, we are unable to take advantage of our opportunities. Outside of a few cities, we are debarred from charging first-class prices, and, in con sequence, the syndicate has reaped the cream of most of our successes. "The previous 'war' failed, because we did not have the houses and were not In a position to furnish proDer bookings. Because of that we lost the support of producing managers who were naturally In sympathy with tis but could not afford tne financial sacrifice. For this reason we had to knuckle down and accept a proposition that was very distasteful to us, but which was really the best we coma expect under the circumstances. Although the lines of battle have not yet been clearly defined.- It is an ooen secret that the Shuberts count on the sup port of David Belasco, Harrison Gray iske, Walter N. Lawrence and Frederic l nompson, who comprise the leadinsr In I dependent managdrs and producers In the ivasi. Syndicate Sure of Victory. tne other hand, the Klaw & Er i lunger forces declare that the "insurrec tion will be brief, sharp and decisive, ana mat victory will rest on their stand ard.- In fact they profess to believe that It is only a'Suitimpr' camnaiirn. and that when the time rolls around foe traveling companies to take the road the rebels win oe nnea up at the captain's office. . iirnu.Y L.f using ior peace at any price. The Shuberts are working their an nual Spring bluff" is the way one of the trust magnates puts It. "They claim to have $10,000,000 behind tnem. If they had that much money, they would take iu inw wooas. t I see that thev are making' th. privately that the men interested in the New Theater will hack them up in their fight. Tf they really count on that sup port, I venture to nredict that v, .m be most wofully disappointed. But it is rie to say that they are only making "" me nope mat It will nirengtnen their position, .which IS much lr tnan tney are willing to admit i u oiiuneris nave made a couple of """ 't"' i'ie pasi to oe Independent out nave always given up the fight and accepted any terms that wei-o rr., You will find that they will follow their usual tactics once more, and as the other r-voj.u uiucpennent8 Know that as well as I do. they are not mino- tn Dt, chanoe of getting the worst of it just to wwngo mo onuwris. SHtTBEKTS WILL SHOW HERE Willing to Lease Theatar if Built by Local Capital. The Shubert Brothers will have a the ater in Portland. J. J. Shubert is In the city and said yesterday that, while it was not the Intention of his firm to build a theater either here or elsewhere, he and his . brothers were In the market to lease a suitable building. He added it was a matter of great surprise' to him that Portland had made such great strides forward in almost every direction except that of providing modern theater build ings. Said he: "There is really only one theater build ing in the city worthy of the name, but now that lessees are here ready to take a modern building. I have no doubt cap italists will be willing to provide suitable buildings for us and other firms in the business of providing first-class attrac tions for the people of Portland. "I have looked over the city since my arrival, and from the best information I have been able to get, I think the trend of growth is southward from, say, the Portland Hotel. There are two or three propositions in that part of the city that have been brought to my attention. I must say. however. I have no definite idea as to the future, except that we shall include Portland In our string of theaters, and that when we are offered a modern building in a desirable location, we shall start at once to give this city our bookings." Mr. ShubeH; said that for business rea sons he could not give any information concerning the location that had been proposed to him. as the agents desired to obtain options on properties. Charles K. Henry said yesterday an estate he represents has under consid eration the erection of a building to cover a block, the proposed plans to include, beside a theater building, a number of stores. He said the preliminary plans had been submitted. He had strongly rec ommended the improvement, he said, and believed if the theater were built It would find a tenant before the building could be completed. , ui one thing there seems to be no doubt, and that is the company represent ed by the realty man is abundantly able to put up one of the best buildings in Portland, and if a suitable tenant comes forward with an offer, a big modern building will be constructed at once. J. J. Shubert was sent to the Coast by nis brothers, -who compose the well known Shubert theatrical firm, as their agent to spy out the land. He conde scended to say that the Shuberts would play their attractions here next season, but as no theater is available for them, it Is not clear where they are to house their shows. The Armory or one of the expo sition buildings might be available. "KNOCKERS" ARE ENJOINED Court Forbids Interference With Railroad's Business or Standing. DENVER, April 19. The formal order temporarily enjoining Nees Olsen. Wilson J. Davenney and others from Interfering wun tne Dusmess of the Denver. Laramie & Northwestern Railway and the North western Land & Iron Company, an allied corporation, or of applying In any court for a receiver or in any other manner seeking to Injure the companies, was signed today by Judge H. C. Riddle in the District Court. cnarges or conspiracy to wreck the road are made against the defendants by tne rauroaa. it being alleged that the movement for a receiver was part of plan to secure control of the road by other railroads. The Denver, Laramie & Northwestern has many Kansas, Ne hraska and Iowa stockholders. r i , THE AMERICAN GENTLEMAN'S WHISKEY IS THE TITLE BY WHICH i Poor Business Causes AV ar. J BAUnMOFl bye a mm mm mm sufla AR N LAWYERS CHARGE COERCION Say Prosecution Holds Whip Over Nicholas' Head to Get Testimony. HENEY REPLIES IN FURY Tells Rogers He Dare Not Produce .Single Witness to Maintain Charge of Perjury TJrider I . Terror. SAN FRANCISCO. April 19.With evorv new issue bitterly contested, the attorneys engaged in the trial of Patrick Calhoun. president of the United Railroads, de voted the entire session today to a minute scrutiny of the testimony of UWHn,i Nicholas, the ex-9ute PI. auegea to have received a bribe offered oy tne United Railroads. Nicholas spent half the day testifying on re-direct ex amination by the prosecution, and the remainder of the session was devoted to argument upon the admission of his testimony. Assistant District Attornev TrrnnMc t .Heney, reviewing a portion of th prnu. examination by Earl Rotrers. that the defense had attempted to demon strate to the Jury that Nicholas had changed his testimony given In former trials because of fear that he would be Indicted and convicted. BR WAN Vlnhoal w . voney, another member of the board. Insinuation ot Perjury. To support his adverse contention VT Heney called as a witness a stenographer who recorded the first confession of Nicholas. For two hours the attompv. argued over the admission of this reoord. im ai wo rm oi mis period Jndn Wll. liam P. Lawlor made an order admitting the testimony for purposes of comparison Mr. Heney made a somewhat heated argument in support of his contentions. He said: Air. Rogers not only Insinuated that the witness Nicholas has committed per jury, but he adds to his half-concealed representations an idea that some per son connected with the prosecution has Induced him to change his testimony to suit a base purpose." Whip Over Nicholas Head. The case of Coffey was only an In cident," replied Mr. Rogers. It was mere ly an illustration vividly put. It is true but only an illustration of what may hap pen to Nicholas if he fails to testify to what the prosecution believes proper. The whip held by the prosecution when the Supervisors testified in the case of Louis Glass finally fell on Coffey, and the red welt on Coffey's back is shining in the eyes of Nicholas as he sits here in the witness chair." "Yes. the red welt is shining In the eyes of Nicholas," said Mr. Heney, "but the defense dares not call a single witness to support Its dirty insinuation that some one has suborned this witness to com mit perjury." Just before adjournment, Earl Rogers The beauty of the colorings, variety in designs and di versity of fabrics in Men's Suits in our stock for this Spring, make it easy for our salesmen to please custom ers. The trices ranee from $10 to $40, with top-notch value all through, and yoU will find quality and style combined. 166-1 70 Third Street began tne second cross-examination of xsicnoias with a prospect that he will oc cupy the stand during the greater part oi xomorrow s session. Bribery Did Not Change Vote. In telling the history of the bribery unaer direct examination, Nicholas said: "I never heard any mention of bribery or money matters before the Supervisors took office, we had our first caucus the night before we were installed, and Mayor scnmitz designated the committees. "It was two or three weeks later that we. received the first intimation of money to be paid the Supervisors. This was In the matter of the permit for prizefights. Gallagher told us that there would be something in it, and we were paid the money after the ordinance had been passed." Nicholas declared that he would have voted for the measure if his action had not been influenced In any manner, and ne made the same declaration with re spect to the fixing of gas rates, in which affair the Supervisors violated a pledge in their platform whereby they were to lavor a low rate. Murphy, Court Stenographer. .BAKER CITY, Or.. April 19. (Spe cial.) After serving four years in the capacity of court stenographer for the Eighth Judicial District, Mrs. Charles H. Brack has tendered her resignation. Judge William Smith today appointed unaries r. Murphy as official court re porter for a term of four years. Big Rug Sale. Calef Bros. The real reason why the two big forces In the amusement world have decided to tread separate paths In the future is that i... ...o., ii jusi closing has broken all recoras ior poor business, and each fac tion is inclined to place the blame on the other. W ith one or two notable exccpUons i-KTci.cm ui .iiannauan have hardly paid expenses, and in many cases the managements have lost heavily. Two big theaters have been closed at several pe riods during the season.- and the indica tions are that the "closed for the Sum mer signs- signs will be displayed along visua?reat White Way much carlier than One attraction, labeled as a Broadway success, played In a house which has a box office capacity of $9000 a week I happen to know that the weekly receipts of this show were as follows: First week. 16745: second week J6849 third week, S5223; fourth week, 473 and fifth and last week. $4fi54. "And at that" said the manager, whom I happen to know quite well, "we were howling successes compared to some other attractions that I could tell you about If I felt like It." The attraction referred to above was a supposedly successful musical comedy. Out of the Income 60 per cent was taken by the owners of theater, and the re mainder did not come anywhere near paying the salaries of a highly expensive company: . Hammersteln Hates Shuberts. As one result of the theatrical war Oscar . 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