TITE MORXING OREGOyiAy, MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 1915. 18 and the costuming make this photoplay most distinctive. It grips the attention of the audience from the first minute and holds it spell bound until the last. Madame Petrova, with her tall, reed-like grace, is en trancing In the leading role. The emo tional parts are Interpreted forcibly and artistically. It is a play which mcMns everything before it with its PLAY IS SENSATION SECTION OF FORD STREET BRIDGE SHOWING DISTANCE A. C. COOK DROPPED TO HIS DEATH NEW YEAR'S EVE. "The Blindness of Virtue" at Baker Impresses. great force, and leaves spectators in toxicated with its power ana oenuu. HUSBAND'S SUICIDE BEWILDERS WIDOW Mrs. Cook Blames Temporary Derangement for Ford . Street Bridge Tragedy. CHEERY LETTER RECEIVED Krmml Woman Here From Francisco Scouts Business-Fall ire Theory Funeral Set for Today Without Inquest. San I can't. -There was no reason way Charlie should have wished to era ms positively and absolutely none. understand it I can t. Thus spoke Mrs. A. C. QooK who ar rived In Portland yesterday afternoon from San Francisco after being- called to this city by the death of her hus band, whose body waa found beneath the Ford-street bridge New Tear's morning. Mrs. Cook declares she finds it diffi cult to realise that her husband, who had written her an optimistic and ten der letter two days before his death, whose business had been successful and whose income was assured, had ended his life. -He must have been temporarily de ranged." said Mrs. Cook. "He was not a drinking man. and I know of no reason why he should have done this. 1 expected to come to Portland this week. I would have come with Charlie before, but thought I would keep our apartment In t-an Francisco until the end of the month and join him here when be was settled." Widow to Go to Scotland. The funeral, to be held this morn Ins from Dunning & McEntee's chapel, will be private. Interment will be in Klvervlew Cemetery. Mrs. Cook will leave tonight for San Francisco, where she left her S-year-old daughter in the care of friends. As aoon as ar rangements can be made, Mrs. Cook Intends to depart for the home of her family in the north or tocotiano. Mrs. Cook was met at the Union rDOt bv Dr. and Mrs. George Parrlsh, friends of the Cooks during their res idence in Portland some years ago. ibe was taken in the Parrlsh automo. bile to the undertakers, and then to th Hill, where her husband had lived, to see Mrs. Sophia Baumgart, with whom Mrs. Cook was acquainted when she had made her home at the HllL Mrs. Cook registered at the Multnomah Hotel, desiring to be near the funeral parlors. Mr. Cook waa engaged In a work In Portland, asserted Mrs. Cook, similar to that in which he had been, successful In Los Angeles and San Francisco. It wns the publication of a biographical history of the bench and bar in Port land. Mr. and Mrs. Cook had intended to make their home in this city. Cherry Letter 'Written. Mrs. Cook said her husband had written her a most cheerful letter re cently and that a communication sim ilar in optimistic tone had been re reived by a business asosclate in San Francisco. Had her husband met with financial reverses In Portland, a mes sage to Kngland would have assured sufficient funds being placed at his dis posal, said Mrs. Cook. She denied that there had been any domestic trouble. The police say they have found no motive for the suicide of Mr. Cook. They have abandoned all Investigation of The case on the theory that the evi dence points clearly to an intentional death. No inquest will be held. BRIDGE MEET CALLED OFF Lack of Expected ltcports Relays Commissioner's Session. Because three reports expected to be ready to present to the Interstate Bridge Commission this afternoon wtll hoi be prepared, the scheduled meeting has been postponed until later in the week. The exact date is yet to be announced. The bridge engineers. Harrington. Howard & Ash. will make a report to the commission and data will be furnished by the State Railroad Commission as to the rail traffic the bridge will be expected to carry to en able the commission to fix tolls for the operation and maintenance Vf the bridge. The committee composed of District Attorney Kvans. J. Fred Larson and E. li. Howard to arrange rights of way matters also wtll have a report to make ami Chairman Kufus C. Holman, of the commission, will call a meeting Just as soon as all these reports are prepared. It Is expected that at the coming meet ing definite steps will be taken toward advertising for bids for the materials and work of erecting the bridge. OFFICER'S GUN STOPS FIVE Jlcn Accused of Insult to Woman Keep Hands Vp Waiting Wagon. Forcing five men to stand with their hands up while the emergency squad came from the police station. Patrol man Hunt succeeded In capturing some of those he says had insulted a woman and attacked her escort at First and Montgomery streets early yesterday morning. There were eight or ten men In the crowd. Hunt reported. The man promptly knocked one of the alleged rowdies to the street. The fellow's companions came to his aid. Hunt says, and the woman's escort was fighting against heavy odds when the patrol man arrived. The men arrested were: Fred Hegg, Adolph Ingebrightscn, John Barset. lngvold Ingebrightsen and John Ol-en- They were charged with disor derly conduct. EDUCATIONAL TALKS SET r. A. E. Winship to Make Ad- dresses in Schools This Week. Dr. A. E. Winship will deliver a lecture tonight in the Creston school along educational lines. All parents and teachers In the district con tributory to the Franklin and Wash ington High Schools are Invited to attend. Music will be an added feature. Dr. Winship will speak in Woodlawn school Tuesday night for all parents and teachers of the Jefferson High tichool district. He will give an ad dress at Ladd School Wednesday night when - all parent-teachers In the dis trict contributory to Lincoln High School are invited. Dr. Winship is recognized as one of t,e leading educators of the United Ptates. He will speak In the Library for the Portland Parent-Teacher As aoclation council Thursday afternoon. ?r- - )! : j : :v ; if, rri -1"- L -: " Iffe:: r 'if v " - . s hw 4mMl :: 1 " " TL g-Wrttrrr "r-r " ' - 4 " J - ' - :: STAR HAS LAUGH FEAST Is Kolllcking Comedy : Edward Abeles. "The Million' Featurin If laughter is truly wealth, then the photoplay at the Star Theater must be exceptionally well named. v"The Mil lion" is a comedy with as many laughs as its name. And all because Edward Abeles, one of the foremost comedians on the screen, tries himself to se how funny he can be. To those who had the pleasure -of seeing him In "Brewster's Millions" this latest effort will not be a disappointment. "The Million" is a significant play, although it is a comedy. It concerns a Baron and his efforts to obtain good money without being apprehended by the authorities. He does it in a dozen different ways, to find out at the last minute that the million for which he has so earnestly been disguising him self has been captured by a pretty young woman. 'Three Strikes and Out." with King Baggot in the leading role, is a good production with a bit of spice to it that savors strongly of melodrama. The bill will change Thursday, GUARD SEEKS ATHLETES WEAK NOT TO BE ADMITTED TO OREGON TROOPS HEREAFTER. HEARTFELT APPLAUSE WON Drama Requiring Delicate, Artistic , Handling Is Presented With Fi nesseStage Strengthens Books -Life Problem. The Relative Height of the Spaa Mar Be Seen From the Telegraph I'ole Shown. It la a Distance of Approximately 125 Feet From the Center of the Span to the Ground, FILMS ARE GLEEFULl "Cinderella" (Mary Pickford) Is People's Big Feature. SUNSET PLAY POWERFUL star' Has Great Conieuy, tamous Olga PetroTa at National, Majes tic Keeps Comical Tillie and Columbia Has Gem. All the magic witchery of fairyland and the exquisite artistry 01 mouc.i. drama are combined to make Cinde rella." at the Peoples Theater, one or the most beautiful productions cc shown on a local screen, .nary x ford, the most attractive star in. film- dom, is featured in the piay. The fairy godmother, tne jeweira coach, the grooms, the steeas. me iairy prince, the cruel stepmother and ugly stepsisters are all there to present a beautiful interpretation of this most wonderful fairy tale. Mnrv Pickford Plays tne part 01 me abuxed little cinder maid as if she were to it. First in dirty rags, men in beautiful gowns, this attractive little star makes an Ideal Cinderella from the first to the last. She is supported by a large cast all of whom play with great spirit, as if the playing of it were fun like tne seeing 01 it. The Dicture will be the offering at the Peoples for the remainder of the week. MAJESTIC KEEPS FCXMAKER "Tillie's Punctured Romance" is Held for Another Week of Laughs. Tillie and her romance are still hold ing sway at the Majestic Theater, wnere the great favorite will remain ror xne rt of the week. For the first time one picture is being shown two weeks in succession In this city. Fullr 50.000 persons have seen mis picture since it came to the Majestic a week ago. It is the most hijarious piece of comedy ever seen here. It shoos away the blues and kills dull care. It makes the child ana tne man nappy to the same degree all leave chucklins and congratulating themselves over be inir luckv enough to get seats, for -Tillie's Punctured Romance" has been playing to more than capacity nouses. Every night last weea a long line ui funseekers stood on the pavements awaiting their turn to get in. "It was worth it" is the verdict of every mother's son of them and daughter, too. Marie Dressier drags trouble in ner ample wake at every turn In the six reels. Charles Chaplin, with his queer wlsted smile, and Alaoie lormana wim her vivacity and snap do their share to add to the comedy of the film. POWER FT Tj PLAY AT SUXSET Vengeance Is Mine" Depicts Re conciling Love of Child. Hiss Blllle West and W. E. Lawrence la -Vengeance Is Mine" are the fea tures at the Sunset Theater. The title is obtained from a Biblical quotation and the plot is above the ordinary In meaning and action. Miss West is provided with a vehicle In which she displays to advantage her great knowledge of pantomime. In the story revenge plays a prominent part, but the love of a child smooths the way to a reconciliation just at the right time. "Vengeance Is Mine" perhaps is the most powerful drama of its kind offered by the Sunset Theater for many weeks. The Keystone farce, "Gussle tne Golfer," starring Sid, Chaplin, the new Keystone comedian, is one continuous laugh. In the 15 minutes allowed him Mr. Chaplin demonstrates his stellar abil ity to amuse. Shep, the Thanhouser dog, plays a star part in a single-reel romance. Shep is so natural one could almost believe that he really understands. "The Alarm of Angelon" shows George Field as a newly-arrived Italian immi grant. The Mutual Weekly concludes the programme. FAMOUS WOMAX AT XATIOXAL Olga Petrova Enchants in 'The Tigress," Gripping Photoplay. Just how wild and animal-like a woman may become when her child is taken from her is shown in one of the most fascinating picture plays Port land has ever seen, "The Tigress." Olga Petrova, the great Russian act ress, began a four-day engagement at the National Theater yesterday in this great five-part production. Not only Is It a great story interpreted by a great artist and a splendid cast, but the me chanics, the photography, the lighting Colonel Bowman Orders Doctors Hake Physical Test Severe on All Candidates for Militia. Hereafter none but athletes, or young men who have the "makings' of athletes, will be recruited for serv ice in the Oregon National Guard. Colonel D. E. Bowman, in charge of the recruiting office at the Armory, has issued orders to this effect to all connected with the recruiting service, especially to the examing physicians. The best soldiers in the world are athletes, and only an athlete can be a good soldier. Colonel Bowman save. On this theory he has erected permanent bar to all would-be soldiers whose physical test is poor, and will give a course of special training those already in the ranks. "The value of an exceptional con stitution to a soldier hardly has yet been realized," said Colonel Bowman. "It takes an athlete, a man of stamina and strength and grit, to endure the conditions the soldier meets in actual warfare. The other type is bound to succumb before the hardships he en counters and to be of no practical worth to the army. 1 am trying to make this organization thoroughly athletic, to make it one better than the rest, and one who can serve the country with distinction In case of necessity." Expressing the hope that all etata m 1 1 i t ar y organizations eventually would see the worth of athletics to the Army. Captain Frank P. Tibbets said: "As the United States Govern ment never will agree to a large stand ine Army, we always will have to depend on the National Guard as our chief protective "body. It is not auantity. but quality that counts. Give me a company of athletes and I can promise to whip a battalion of 'spinsters.' " Everything possible is being done by the officers to encourage the mem bers of the various companies to par ticlpate in several meets now being arranged. Company B for a long time has had the prestige of being the "athletic" company of the organiza tion, but the officers hope for con siderable improvements in the others soon. METHOD OF FIGHT TOLD 'BRITISH ARMY OFFICER WRITES OF MANY HORORS, TOO. I. PROMINENT ABERDEEN MAT ROX VISITS MOTHER HERE. Mrm. Harley Emmons. Mrs. Harley Emmons, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. W. E. Huston, and her sister, Mrs. W. J. Hopkins, has been entertained at numerous infor mal social gatherings. Mrs. Em mons is one of the social lead ers of Aberdeen. Wash., and Is active in Parent-Teacher work. She is accompanied by her little sons, Dick and Harry. How Vat( Destruction Was Wrought Among German Forces by Use of Concealed Observers Explained. Some British army methods used in recent battles are disclosed in a letter to A. H. Parsons, of Montavllla, from his brother, Botnbadier Ernest Charles Parsons, J Battery, Royal Horse Artil lery. After 71 days at the Tront, he was struck by a shot and sent back to England. "The unnecessary destruction caused by the hostile forces and the plight of the women and cnidren. empnasizes me horors of war," writes Bombadier Parsons. "The British soldiers wept when they entered Roubaix. I did not notice any but I know I was on the versre of tears myself." The method of the British in driving the Germans out of Warenton Is shown bv diagrams. The battery, he says, was stationed to the south of the city and kept dumping big shells into the German trenches with remarKame ac curacy. Yet. the Germans could not detect any observers. In his view, as a matter of ract, tne observations were being taken almost in back of them and the range signaled around to the English battery in front. West of the city. In a clump of trees, the observers worked. One of the English officers witn a telephone wire would crawl to a slight roll in front of the trees. According to the letter, this onicer s directions and signals were trans mitted to others in the clump of trees from behind which the flag signal men sent the messages to an observer in the thatch of a cattle shed to tne left of the battery. This position, it is reported, was held for four days with disastrous results to the German force. MOUNT HOOD TRIP TAKEN Two Youths of 20 Reach Govern ment Camp January C. William W. Evans and Frederick J. Neidmeyer, of Portland, each 20 years old, were the first to reach Mount Hood in 1915. They arrived at Government Camp, 4000 feet altitude, late on Janu ary 2. They left Portland at 4 A. M. Friday, going to Pleasant Home by rail. From there they traveled on foot 28 miles to Rhododendron, arriving at 5:30 P. M., and remaining over night. Their feet were so swollen Saturday morning that they took horses and rode nine miles to Government Camp, and after skiing and showshoeing they re turned to Rhododendron. They re mained over night again at Rhododen dron and yesterday morning walked 21 miles to Bull Run, where they boarded a train for Portland, arriving last night They found 10 inches of snow at Government Camp and 30 inches in the timbered district before they got to the camp. They traveled 66 miles by foot and 18 on horseback. 1 CAST OF "THE BUNTTS OF J VIKTl'E." t Cookie Florence Roberts t Collin. William Lloyd f Effie pemberton Mary Edgett Baker f Mrs. Pemberton Madeline Osborne I The Reverend Harry Pemberton... Robert Glecaier The Honorable Archibald Graham.. William H. Powell Mrs. Lemmlns. . .' Alice Mclntyre Mary Ann Eileen Wilson 1887 1313 The- QyALrnr Store op Portland HftX, Sbctl.Tlorrisory AkW 3ta. BY LEONE CASS BAER. "The Blindness of Virtue" proved something of a sensation at- the Baker Theater yesterday afternoon. The stage production goes the book one better, and, with an array of tal ent In the cast, this dramatized version of one of the big real problems of the day was greeted with a demonstration that could mean only the deepest ap preciation. To ' only four players is the tre ' Jj Mary Edsctt-Baker, Portland Actrenn. Who Ik Sensation In "The Bllndne of Virtue," Which Opened to Packed Audiences Yesterday at the Baker Theater. mendous responsibility of presenting "The Blindness of Virtue" entrusted in its fullness. Four other characters slio in and out of the weaving of the story and contribute to it greatly, cspe. daily Cookie, a rare fine type of Eng- glish house servant Ana mere is Collins, the gardener, whose besetting vice is betting on the race's, and there's forlorn, hard-working Mrs. Lemmins, whose proud boast has been that "no lady had been better raised than her Mary Ann." And there's poor little flotsom Mary Ann, who comes back to the village with her lite soiled ana her problem to face, who cries tnrough all her sordid story that the man who has ruined and deserted her is not to blame, but that she herself is at fault, through ignorance of what life meant It is Mary Ann's wretched story mat ODens tne eyes oi cine remoeriou a father. He is the vicar of a small parish near London. A young man, an eager impetuous youth, whose father has never tried to understand him, is sent to study with the vicar after he has been expelled from college and ticketed as a bad lot generally. The youth. Archie, and Effie fall in love, although neither realize it, until the girl, in absolute Ignorance of her im- Dulses. goes to the young man s room on his return after a night in London. The father discovers his daughter in Archie's room. A terrific scene ensues, and the father and mother are brought to see what might have been the re anlt throusrh his daughter's ignorance. Her fate might have been Mary Ann's. Mary Edgett Baker plays the girl. Effie, in subdued acting tones, with i youthful show of spirits and an in nocence that is convincing and devoid of the theatrical. In the part of this girl it is doubtful if a management could have chosen a young actress bet ter qualified to portray the youth, dramatic strength and the varying moods of the character than Miss Baker. In the role of the self-effacing and kindly vicar, Robert Gleckler ts tre mendously impressive, delivering in fine dramatic strength the indictments against a modern fashion of rearing sons and daughters in. ignorance of themselves. William F. Powell never has given a better portrayal than that of Archie. He made the part fairly vibrate In his vigorous handling. Madeline Osborne, as the mother, plays naturally and with sincerity a role that typifies the mothers of all of us. Florence Roberts Is- the delightfully refreshing Cookie. Aileen Wilson rounds a note of black woe in her pathetic role of Mary Ann; William Floyd is Collins, the gardener, and Alice Mclntyre is Mary Ann's mother. . 'Now in Progress . Especially Today These Four Impor tant Sales THE BIGGEST OF THE YEAR January Clearance Sales In every department Of fering' new wanted mer chandise at drastic sacrifice prices. January Sale of All White Goods Comprising Muslin Un derwear, Embroideries, Laces, Linens, Towels, Cor sets, Etc, at savings of 25 to 40 per cent. NEW CODE NEARLY DONE Proposed Building Regulations Likely to Be Ready Wednesday. The revised "housing code," aimed to regulate the construction of tenements and cheap rooming-houses, will prob ably be taken up for reconsideration by the City Commission at its next reg ular session Wednesday morning. The measure was introduced by City Commissioner deck"" about six months ago, and after a first reading was re ferred back to its author for revision. Commissioner Dieck says he "is work ing like a Trojan," aided by Building Inspector Plummer, to finish the work in time for Wednesday's meeting. Captain Daniel Powers, of Maryvllle. Pa., is said to have made 3000 vo3'ases In the Susquehanna River as a rafuman. . I I Our Annual January Sale Drugs and Toilet Articles Only the very best quali ties at such, astonishing price snaps as will pay you to stock up for weeks to come. A Special Clearance of Furniture and Rugs All standard makes and from our own regular stocks. Prices range from 20 to 50 per cent less than regular. Here Are Today's . Grocery Specials Best and purest of foods, full weights and measures, quick service and prompt deliveries these are some of the things that have built this greatest of all grocery stores. If you cannot come in person, phone your order any time from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M. HAMS 18V2C Eastern Buckwheat Monopole brand, AQt No. 9 sacks for JU Snlder'a Catsup, bottle for Long's Preserves, immense va riety, Jar Vanilla Extract. Dusen's 4-oz bot tle 454; 2-os bt. Supar Cured, neatly trimmed and well smoked, medium sized. Spe cial, per lb. Wlsrensia Peas, Crane brand, sweet June va dium bottles, lor w - - 69c 20c an I712C Van 25c Olive oil. Royal P-nn- quet brana, me- 'Jkp ior nntternnt Butter, roll for Lentils. Imported Ger man make, at I OlAfi pound for... 'Zu Queen large quart Jars, Olives, fancy fruit. In Cp for. rlnty. dnxen 1 1.40; can.. l'2 Oylon Tea, Royal Banquet brand, A0t fancy grade, lb.. HSU Log Catila yrH Ciallon raits, SI. Hit; half gallon cans CCp for only "Jta Laundry Necessities at Special Prices Kaptha Soap. Victor brand, six bars 2j)Q 25c Gold Dnst or Citrus for Starch, Kings-aix-pound EQp 20c Gloss ford's. wooden boxes. Banner I.ye per 71,r can, only u Wash In a- "La France,' Tablets. C. pkg. Kitchen 4 rows Brooms, sewing. 35c HOUAL WELFARE PUZZLE STAGE UFG OP CHILDREN IS TOPIC OF LEAGUE. Public Opinion on Vital Question Sought by Organisation Which Set Jan. 13 For Sleeting. Whether or not It is for the moral wel fare of children under the age ot 14 to be permitted to appear on the stage after 6 o'clock at night is a question to be discussed at a meeting scheduled to be held in Koom a, 01 .. v.,...-. Library, Tuesday night, January 1Z, at 8 o'clock, under the auspices of the D-,ion fnnRumers' League. All fathers and mothers, all teachers nrt everyone who goes to the theater i .vnrvone who doesn't, ought to be iT,rted In this open-discussion, thlnK .v.- -.!, mora' League members. The purpose of the meeting is to bring out the public opinion on this question. This is the first of a series of meet ings of this nature scheduled. Numerous prptests against the ap pearance of child actors on the public stage at late nours un . voiced by leading citizens ana uu gaged in social and child welfare work. The league, under impression mai " popular sentiment is against It, sug gests legislation as a remedy against Hr,H evil, first aiming to se cure the public support in lte endeavor to enforce a law Damns cuuuien the stage at night thn who will speak at this meeting are Miss Josephine Hammond, of Reed College; Miss Gertrude Tal bot, teacher of the Montessori sys tem at Catlin's school; and D. S. Morri son, editorial writer. PERSONALMENTIOIL C. J. Besell, of Bend, Is at the Per kins. ,t , T. B. Reed, of Olympia, is ai m im perial. C L. Monson, 01 aiokui, 1 . " Oregon. C W. Allebaugh, or tsoise. is 11 mo Oregon. C. G. Coker, of Seattle, is at mm Seward. , A. L. Mitchell, of Centralia, is at tne Carlton. T P. Stevens, of Albany, is ai ine Reward. F. I. Small and F. R. Seals, oil Tillamook, were at the Imperial yes terday. T. P. Stevens, of Albany, la at the Seward. C. B. Sloan, of Seattle, Is at ths Nortonla. J. A. Hoskins, of Baker, Is at tho Imperial. J. D. Walter, of Prescott, Is at the Cornelius. F. N. Tate, of San Francisco, Is at the Seward. M. B. Gllles. of Hood River, Is at the Carlton. H. W. Maynard, of Forest Grove, is at the Perkins. L. a. Davis, ot San Francisco, Is at the Multnomah. E. It Savage, of Vancouver. B. C. la at the Multnomah. Miss Mary Mitchell, of The Dalles, Is at the Nortonia. L. C. Parker Is registered at th Oregon from Salem. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Joy. of Medford, are at tho Nortonia. Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Parman. of Con don, are at the Seward. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Pmlth. of Prine ville. are at the Cornertus. Miss M. E. Wheeler, of Webster Acres. Is at the Cornelius. D. I Webster registered yesterday at the Oregon from Alpine. Mr. and Mrs. II O. Peters, of Pen dleton, are at the Cornsllus. R. M. Richardson, of Klamath Falls. Is registered at the Carlton. Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Russell, f Eu gene, are at the Multnomah. J. H. Smith, of Goldendale. Wash., registered yesterday at the Carlton. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Ross and Mln Nina Ross registered yesterday at the Imperial from Walla Walla. Robert O. McCracksn. who formerly lived in Portland, la registered at the Multnomah from 8an Francisco. . , CHICAGO, Jan. . (Special.) Ths following from Portland, or., are reg istered at Chicago hotels: Kiierman, ir. and Mrs. S. B. Cooke; La balls, u. if. Fithlan: Morrison, J. . ityan; uri Northern, Rex H. Conant, James a. Gorman. Woodland Post Reduced to Nine. V ODLAND, Wash., Jan. S. (Spe cial.) Woodland Post. Grand Army 01 the Republic, starts the new year wan membership of nine, one saving died In 1H. The officers nave nam over for Ave years. The aunlllary organization will give a supper for the benefit or tne oraer juu.i .