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THE MORXIXG OREGOXIAN, TUESDAY. MAT 2. 191G. NEW JITNEY RULES . 111,1 '. II II 1 ! I 1 1 1 I !! i . . , I II '! 1 I . . 1 frjiiDr: 8 Only Two Days More EDWIN AUGUST AND JOHN SAINPOLIS In the Startling Drama lilyiillillillM in ti hi hi asL4J Distribution of Arbitrary i Routes by City to Driv- ers Is Proposed. BETTER SERVICE IS OBJECT BEING CONSIDERED Ifext Move Also May Include Pro ;; hibition of Toll Cars From Mar - rlson and Washington Streets to Help Relieve Congestion. - Fixing of routes upon which jitneys rhall operate so as to distribute serv v Ice to parts of the city not now served - in the next legislation planned by -.Commissioner Daly. He has such pro- posed amendment to the Jitney ordl riance in course of preparation now and - Jnay present it to the Council. . The measure, Mr. Daly said yester ' -'TSay, will not be presented at once. He ays he wan s to operate for a time inder the ordinance as it stands and to HJnterpose the additional regulation at . .e. more opportune time. Changes have Just gone into effect, the principal one of which is the requiring of at least tight hours' service out of each Jitney t-ach day and requiring continuous serv-'i-lce with no stop of more than five min TTUtes at either terminus of the route. 'i7 Better Service Is Object. - Fixing of jitney routes is aimed to ".."improve service. As the jitneys are operating now they select their own "routes and with the exception of a few ""-routes in the city the routes, as ee- 3'jcted by the Jitneys are along streyt V'tar lines. The Jitneys are merely tak ing the cream of the streetcar business without attempting to go beyond the '-point where business la profitable or plentiful. V The extent of the new routing system .'. has not been fully worked out but it jirobably will be so arranged that the - vlty will dictate the routes to be fol- lowed by the Jitneys instead of alio w r ing the routing to be handled by the .Jitney men. Another proposal is to stop the op- eratlon of the Jitneys on Washington "'and Morrison - streets between Third "Street and Broadway. This is planned - s a traffic measure, the congestion in - these two streets having become a T serious problem since the Jitney came . Into existence. An effort was made J to .oust them from the streets once be- . fore, but it failed. The plan now Is to force them off these streets and re quire them to 'operate on Alder and Stark streets instead. r J Many Apply for Licenses. There was a big rush of jitney driv--. era yesterday to obtain licenses for the - next three months under the provi ;:. sions of the newly established Jitney - ordinance amendments. About 150 ap- plications for permits were received by ',. Jitney Inspector Gill. The jitneys in their new applications have to designate their routes and the ''hours they will operate. They have ' to designate at least eight hours in - very 24. During those hours and at Tall other hours they operate they are required to keep moving. The majority of the operators have I-slgned up for the hours from 8 A, M. I to 12 o'clock noon and from 1 or 2 P. -3d. until 5 or 6 P. M. 1SEA BOYS TO BE TESTED t'Oregon Naval Militia Will Be Put . Through by Regular Navy Man, In compliance with present Govern- 'rnent requirements, an examination of 1 the men of the Oregon Naval Militia is to be? taken immediately to deter mine their fitness for the service , Questions prepared by the War De- partment will be given them under the direction of Lieutenant-Commander Blair. They will also be put through some ; practical work, including splicing and knotting ropo and doing various other -things aboard ship. The examination will be started to-A Milaht aboard the training ship Boston. .-It will probably require several weeks , before all the men have been given the teFt. The officers of the Naval Militia "have Just completed an examination by I the War Department. ' , u 2 2?ylvr03. TODAY'S FILM FEATURES. Piekford "The Social High wayman." Hellig "The Birth of a Na tion." Columbia "Sunshine Dad," "The Other Man." Peoples "The Heart of Nora Flynn." Majesties "Biasing Love." Sunset "The Battle Cry of Peace." w iWILSON'S CHAMPION FREE A. E. Barber Is Commended for Re senting Attack on President. 'I don't blame him a bit; he's a good ! citizen." was Deputy City Attorney t Stadter's comment when A. E. Barber, of 74 3 East Ash street, appeared in Municipal Court yesterday. ' Barber argued with two men who 'were discussing International politics it Third and Alder streets. Both of ttieia severely criticised President Wll - son. They ventured abuse. "That's about enough," declared Bar ber, and went into battle. He knocked ;them both off the sidewalk, and was ar C'rested by Harbormaster Speier. Judge Langguth agreed with the prosecuting attorney and gave a sus ' pended sentence and some advice. MAJESTIC T9 virg! THEATER Until Wednesday Night Only ma earsoa In the Photoplay that is creat ing more discussion than any previous William Fox triumph. azmg L 06 Whol Life Story of a wife with her Problems told with i Striking Moral. ITH motion-picture producers and exhibitors working in harmony the first big trade carnival opened last night at the Grand Central Palace, New York City. The programme consists of two weeks of the most interesting events and demon strations that could be selected from this newest of industries, which has grown to be the fifth largest In the world. For one week the exhibitors will conduct their exposition at the Grand Central Palace and the following week the producers will hold their celebra tion at Madison-Square Garden. For weeks it seemed as though the ranks of filmdomwould be split wide open, with rival 'expositions struggling for patronage and public recognition, but the breach was repaired and all is peace. One thousand" stars will personally appear at the expositions so that the millions of admirers may see their darlings of the screen in -' the flesh. Special "days" will be. devoted to "orphans," "allies," "Germans" and the final grand fireworks of the two shows will be one day in each devoted to the motion-picture campaign for the actors' fund. The money obtained from the two expositions on these days will be contributed towards the $500,000 donation of the film industry for the $1,000,000 endowment of the actors' fund of America. As actors help everyone and no one helps actors except the actors' fund of America, it is expected that the big-hearted American public will rise to the occasion and make the proceeds of these two days very sub stantial. The American public is aware that this Is one of the worthiest of American charities and, being con scious that "charity begins at home," it is expected to respond generously. Weekly Features at T. & D. Bruce Johnson, general manager of the Turner and Dahnken motion pic ture circuit, who is In Portland pre paring for the opening of the T. &. D. Theater the old Empress on May 14, announces that Portland's biggest home of film will inaugurate a policy of weekly changes in programme. We are going to get the kind of attraction the public wants, and with out seating capacity of 2200, all will have an opportunity of witnessing our features during the run of seven days," says Mr. Johnson. For the first four weeks of T. & D. movies in Portland, four Big Four or V. L. S. E., attractions, in addition to the widely-discussed Billle Burke ser ies, "Gloria's Romance," will be screened. "God's Country and the Woman," a Vitagraph production filmed in the snows of Bear Valley. Califor nia, will be offered on the Initial bill. This will be followed by "Dollars and the Woman." a Lubin feature, starring Ethel Clayton; "The Havoc." with Gladys Hansen in the leading role, and "Salvation Jean," the Vitagrapher with Edna May, the former "Belle of New York," as the chief character. The Frank Daniels comedies will be regular programme numbers, while Pathe comedies and scenics will be screened. Work on remodeling the house will be started this week. A huge organ will be installed within a few weeks, while a 10-piece orchestra will greet music lovers. Hippodrome Gets Pathe Film.' Manager Sperry, of the Portlnd Pathe Exchanee. has signed with Ack erman & Harris for the first-run privilege on sH Pathe releases. The new Paths-Arrow serial. "Who's Guilty?" starring Anna Nillson and Tom Morre, will be screened in its 14 episodes commencing May 14, while for the opening bill on May 10. "Big Jim Garrlty," a ftve-reeler with Thomas Edeon in the title role, will be offerel. This contract includes all Pathe re leases, including scenics and comedies, although special arrangements have been made for the use of -a pert of the one-reel service by the Ti-V D. Theater. t Croa s Man, fcnobs ' and An Enemy to Society." Advance reports on the series are most flattering. The company, under the direction of James Home, recently took a steamer trip to Seattle especial ly to stage one or two of the stories comprising the series. Columbia In Summer Attire. The Columbia Theater, which, under the management of E. J. Myrlck, has earned an enviable reputation for catering to the little comforts which mean so much to the public, presents a summery appearance these days. Heavy lobby draperies have been dis carded in favor of flowery cretonne, the general effect further brightened by retlntlng in old rose, blue and green, old rose shades and flower decorations of fuchlas and carnations, while the corps of attaches la attired in white costumes. Manager Myrlck adds to the effect by appearing in a white tuxedo. A French-Italian garden set has been installed on the stage, while the ladies' rest room is made more at tractive by the Installation of a Vic trola talking machine. POSITIVELY LAST DAY AR1E DO THE CHARMING AND TALENTED STAR, IN M RO THE NOR HEART OF A FLYNN A Photo-drama revealing glimpse of sweet-, ness and pathos with strong dramatic mo ments and a powerful but happy ending. Mis3 Doro has a role of great sympathy and charm. COMING TOMORROW I DUSTIN i FARNUM i IN A VERY UNUStJAL CHARACTERIZATION i DAVID ! GARRICK A vivid thought-stimulating play, which carries heart interest and conviction. it I f V'"' 'S:-,1 i v : v " ,.,.-S.--x, V, - i"t .-. l -, i HanHaVMBaOHBam THE SOCIAL HIGHWAYMAN A Story appealing to all, as interesting as it is unique Don't miss it. ALSO A LAUGH RIOT MUTT & JEFF A One-Cartoon Comedy MUTT'S TOOTHACHE We ic AtWAYS GOOD PICTURES MAIN 3452 WASHINGTON AT PARK. MAZAMAS PLAN OUTING i "isociai ii rates at Globe. i Manager Cohen, of the Globe Thea : ter, made the announcement yesterday ' that, commencing Friday, his theater ' will preent to Portland fandom "The Social Pirates." the new Kalem film series starring' Marin Sals and Ollie Kirkby. This series of two-reelers, IS li umber, are complete In each install nent. and the product of the facile Den Tdf George Bronson-Howard, author of Screen Gossip. ' Balboa recently aued Henry Walthall, star of "The Birth of a Nation." for breach of contract, and asked for $20. 000. The Herkhelmers lost. Now Bssanay. which secured the services of Walthall, is suing: Charlie Chaplin for nan a million, alleging- the same of fense. The Mutual Film Corporation has signed up four stars for special pro ductions, all of whom will be assigned to the American studio at Santa Bar bara, Cal. They are: Mary Miles Min ter, who is appearing in Metro re leases; Richard Bennett, dramatic ac tor of prominence; Helen Holmes, who nas Deen appearing in the railroad se rial. "The Girl and the Game;" and Audrey Munson, the girl who posed In "Inspiration." miaren s programmes are appear ing wit h greater frequency and regu larity throughout the country. and producers are paying more attention to that section of the motion picture puoiic. Mme. Petrova, who has Just finished "The Scarlet Woman" for Metro, has gone to Bermuda for a vacation. After nine months of strenuous work. In which manv thousands of Deo pie were employed, and manv hundred thousand dollars expended, the Annette Keiierraan picture is finished. Flor ence Deshon, William E. Shay, and Violet Horner are among the support ing principals. In her first paramount play, "Saints and Sinners." Peggy Hyland plays the role of a minister's daughter. In real lite she is the niece of t'o well-known English vicars. Matt Moore recently made a Moore Jane Gail comedy, "Goats is Goats." and took some of the exteriors very early in tne morn. Mr. Moore and Mr. Goat caught cold. Mr. Goat died. Mr. Moore spent several days In bed. So many have been the misfortunes that have attacked the William Far num company on its latest picture that the vehicle has been given the working title of "The Hoodoo." The Iron Claw," the sensational Pathe serial being exhibited at the Pantages Theater and nearly 100 other houses in Oregon, is to be continued in 20 episodes, according to the an nouncement of J. A. Berst, vice-president and general manager of Pathe. This is one of the most popular serials ever presented to the public, according to fans and exhibitors. Hearst makes his motion-picture de but as an exchange factor through the International Film Service. In a serial: "The Mysteries of Myra." To create "atmosphere" and relieve the tedium of work in the studio a pi ano has been Installed near the sets in which Billle Burke is working in the George Klelne studios in New Tork City, and music pervades the place while Miss Burke is acting her role of Gloria in "Gloria's Romance," the big motion-picture novel now in the mak ing. During the month of May the Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company will release on the Paramount Programme three big feature plays. Including Ger aldlne Farrar in "Maria Rosa," Sessue Hayakawa.' the noted Japanese actor, in "Alien Souls." and Blanche Sweet In "The Thousand-Dollar Husband." Marguerite Marsh Is to play the lead ing feminine role opposite re Wolf Hopper In the film version of "Casey at the Bat." Hopper's make-up as Casey la said to be attracting a great deal of atten tion and admiration at the Fine Arts studio. He Is practicing sincere base ball every morning, and says that if he gets tired of acting he may try for the big league. ASCENT OF THREE SISTERS WILL, BE MADE THIS YEAR. tent Camp Will Be Established and Hikes and Side-Trips Will ! Feature Trip to Mountain. The twenty-third annual outing of the Mazamas this year will be an as cent of the Three Bisters. August ( to 20 have been selected as the dates and tentative plans for the outing have been arranged with the outing com mittee. The party will leave Portland in spe cial sleepers August 6 at 8:15 P. M. From Eugene the automobile stage up the McKenzle River Valley will be used. Frog Camp, on the summit of the Cascade Range, will be the end of the automobile ride and from there the route will be over an easy trail for a distance of about six miles to a per manent camp at the western base of the Middle Sister. The party will leave for the return trip the morning of August 20, arriv ing in Portland about 7:20 the follow ing night. During the stay at the camp hikes will be made to the summits of the various peaks in the vicinity and to other points of interest. Capable guides will be included In the party. There Is also good fishing in the vicinity. The Three Sisters are on the line be tween Lane and Crook counties and 75 miles east of Eugene. They range in height from 10.03S to 10,852 feet. The outing committee is composed of LeRoy K. Anderson. 213 Northwestern Bank buildfng. Portland: Miss Martha E. Nilsson, 320 East Eleventh street North, Portland, and W. C. Yoran. Eugene. official in the electrical workers, he Is a strong believer In the possibility of harmony between employers and em ployes through arbitration boards and industrial boards. He was chosen to represent labor on the State Industrial Commission of Illinois, the first or ganisation , that ever gathered for the purpose of legislating the bad employer out of business. . . MR. DIECK IS TO UMPIRE Traction and Ttallroad Lines Name City Officer to Settle Cost Dispute. Commissioner Dleck was called upon by the Council yesterday to settle the controversy between the Portland Rall- y Light A Power Company and the O.-W. R. A N. Company a to the pro portion of the cost of eliminating the grade crossing at East Thirty-seventh street and Sandy boulevard to be borne by each of the companies. He will re port his findings to the Council. The two companies have to pay 6J per cent of the entire cost of the proj ect. They have been unable to settle between themselve.s the proportion of the 60 per cent to be paid by each. Submission of evidence, arguments. plans and other facts and figures bear ing upon the project will be made to Commissioner Dieck. SOCIALISM IS ATTACKED DOCTRIXE NOT FOR WORKING PEO PLE, BAYS SPEAKER. Boston Man Asserts That Greatest Ex ponents Never Had Anything" In I Common With Masses. A strong denunciation of the princl Dies of socialism was voiced at Lincoln High School Sunday night by Teter Collins, of Boston. Mr. Collins Is tour ing the country speaking under the auspices of the Knights of Columbus, being a representative of the supreme council. Mr. Collins attacked socialism as hav ing nothing in common with the work ing people, "through whom its advo cates are endeavoring to root society from its foundation." He declared that not one of the men who had been or were authorities on socialism had ever had anything in common with the working classes. "The materialistic conception of his tory," he said was socialism's scholas tic definition. "This, when reduced to common language, means the denial of God," he said. "It means that this philosophy that some are championing as being an answer to the question. 'What's wrong with the worldr Is blasting at the very foundation of morality, luetics and righteousness." After he had dissected socialism and pointed out its alleged fundaments inconsistencies, he took, up Ms chosen subject, "What's Wrong With the World?" He asserted that modern so ciety, with all Its fads, fancies and Isms, needed reformation through the universal adoption of the 10 command ments. Organisation, education and legislation, he asserted, founded on the principles of the 10 commandments, would bring about tne brotherhood o man. Although a skilled workman and an BATTERY A WINS PRAISE Regular Army - Officer Looks Boys Over and Lands Live Company. Lieutenant Emory T. Smith, of the United States artillery stationed at San Francisco, has Just completed a three days' Inspection of Battery A. Artillery, Oregon National Guard, and says he has found officers, enlisted men and equipment In first-class con dition. He also lauded the various drills by the battery, both at the Armory and at the artillery depot at Clackamas. The battery has a membership of about 100 and will hold a meeting Fri day night at 8:15 o'clock. at the Armory, in an effort to raise SO new recruits, to fulfil military require ments for the Federal artillery en campment at Monterey. Cal.. July S-1S. PARTY TO; LOCATE TRAIL J. P. .Tneger and OUiers to Scale St. Peter's Dome on Columbia. A trail to the top of St Peter's Dome, one of the huge pinnacles rising 2000 feet above the Columbia River Highway. Is to be located "by a party headed by J. P. Jaeger, which will make the trip out the highway to day. Fred IT. Klser. who named the pin nacle. and who on one occasion almost succeeded In scaling It, will be a mem ber of the party. Mr. Jaeger was chosen chairman of a committee for the construction of trail to the summit of St. Peter's Dome by the Young Men's Christian Assocla tion's Ekl Club. Court Will Convene May 9. DCFCR. Or.. May 1. (Special.) May It will be celebrated In Tygh Valley by the school industrial clubs ef Southern Wasco County. Governor Wlthycombe will deliver an address, also will Professor E. T. Hetzel. head of the extention service of Oregon Agricultural College. HEiLiG now SHOWING Elliot & Sherman Present D. W. GRIFFITH'S MARVELOUS DRAMATIC SENSATION MAT. DAILY 2:15 EVENINGS 8:15 l7 ( JY; r If & I I Ar I I Seats $1.00 WITH WHAT THE PORTLAND PAPERS SAY Brilliant, sensational specta cle and dramatic incidents of strength and beauty is "The Birth of a Nation." Orego-nian. The three hours it takes to acreen the film give a master's finishing touch to a work of art. Oregon Journal. Marvelous entertainment Evening" Telegram. fc BlIIIBiaiKBHIIHhHBaaHHaHliaiKlrilkalil The silent drama, "The Birth of a Nation," has accomplished what flesh and blood actors in a mimic world can never hope to do. Portland News. More than S00 workers will be em ployed In the rush season. Woman, 104, Is Ready to Die. SPRINGFIELD. 111.. April 20. Mrs. Antonla Smith, who was born 104 years ago In the Madeira Islands, told callers who congratulated her at her home here on the anniversary of her birth day that she bad lived long enough and wanted to die. The Paelfio Northire.t contains practically hair of all the standing timber in the country, but furnl.hes only onestxth of the annual cut. The Southern pin Klon Is the present center of the lumber Industrrr fur nt.hins about 45 pr oent of the annual Tro1u-t1on. Vancouver Canery Is Extending. VANCOUVER, With, May 1. (Spe cial.) two large additions are being built to the cannery of the Oregon Packing Co.. in this city, which will more than double the present floor spare. The cannery 1 expected to re open May -0. starting with spinach. LATEST FILM STORIES EVERY FRIDAY BY GEO. . BROXSON HOWARD, FAMOUS NOVELIST, AT THE GLOBE THEATER EVERY ONE A COMPLETE, SEPARATE STORY