Morning Oregonian., August 22, 1916, Page 6, Image 6

TIIE MOTIXIXG OREGOXIATr, TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 191C.
SYSTEffl AT STATE
PRISON ATTACKED
Don't Fail to See
MARGUERITE
CLARK
Governor Withycombe Wants
Invesitgation and Com
plete Survey Made.
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METHODS HELD OBSOLETE
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.Resolution Submitted to Board of
Control Calling for Commission
to Make Surrey Is Held Vp
Until Xext Meeting.
BATiKM. Or, Aig. Jl. (Special.) A
thorough survey and Investigation of
the Oregon State Penitentiary by a
non-salaried commission of three citi
zens was proposed to the board of
control today by Governor Withycombe.
Consideration of the matter was post
poned until the next meeting- of the
board. The resolution submitted by
the Governor reads:
Whrnu, Bine there have been no well
dvlsad end properly-developed plans for
reaJ constructive work at the Oregon State
Penitentiary slno its establishment; there
fore, be It
Resolved. That the chairman of the State
Board of Control be authorised to appoint a
non-salaried commission, composed of three
citizens of the state, to make a thorough
prison survey, and. at Its convenience, report
the findings and recommendations to the
State Board of Control; and be it further
Efficiency Need Is Been.
Resolved. That, for the purpose of secur
ing; proper data for the Investigation, the
commission be given access to all prison
records and b authorised to hold appropri
ate Interviews with any Inmate, employe or
officer of the Institution.
The principal problems upon which infor
mation is especially desired are!
1. Efficiency of administration along
lines of modern penalogy. i
2. The religious work and liberty of chap
lains. 3. The parole officer and his relations
with prisoners within the walla.
4. The desirability of a new unit for sea
regatlon of the first offenders and the es
tablishment of Industrial work and Indus
trial education for them.
6. The advisability of establishing the
prison farther out Into the country upon a
tract of land operated by prison labor so as
to make the Institution as Bear self-sustaining
as possible.
Governor's Charges Stir.
"It seems to me that adoption of this
resolution amounts to an admission by
the board that it is not able to handle
prison affairs' itself and that It is
shirking responsibility." declared State
Treasurer Kay. when the Governor's
resolution was read.
Governor Withycombe countered by
declaring that the Penitentiary Is un
questionably behind the times.
"The pflson Is not run on the refor
mation plan but on tha punishment
plan." he said. "It ia on tha verge of
mutiny."
During: the discussion of flax matters
the Governor had a set-to with Warden
Minto. Charges that Mlnto and Deputy
Sherwood had failed to co-operate with
Flax Superintendent Cady were made
directly by the Governor. Ho asserted
that Mlnto took some of the best
scutchers among the convlots and put
them to work- in the brickyard.
Flax Controversy Heated.
"It's not so," replied Mlnto. "If It is.
who are the men?"
The Governor couldn't answer this.
He served warning on Robert Crawford,
the new flax expert, that he may find,
himself in the same predicament with
the prison officials that Cady is reputed
to have been In.
In connection with the flax problem
the question of dew retting and tank
retting came up. A lengthy argument
was brought to a close when It was
decided to try both methods with the
crop now on hand. Two tanks cost
ing about $120 each are to be in
stalled and figures kept carefully on
the showing made by each process.
Crawford's salary was fixed at $200
a month by the Board with the nro-
vision that It be placed at $260 if the
operations for this year show no loss
arter all legitimate expenses are de
ducted. The plant Installed by Cady. declared
Crawford, could have been nut ut for
$7000. It cost $13,000. The balance In
the fund of $50,000, created by the
legislature ror the flax experiment,
on July 31, was $1237.22.
BENSON DELAY EXPLAINED
Highway XSitt to Be Used to Match
Federal Appropriation.
HOOD RIVER. Or- Aug. 21. (Sdo
cial.) Rumors that S. Benson had de
layed In starting on- the construction of
Columbia River Highway paving be
tween the Multnomah County line and
Cascade Locks because the Hood River
County Court had refused a promise to
maintain the road were refuted today
by C. N. Kavlln. Mr. Ravlln was preS'
ent at a meeting of the State High'
way Commission recently and says that
it was then agreed that Mr. Benson
should postpone his donation mile of
road.
"Mr. Benson agreed to delay In order
that his gift may be used in matching
the $78,000 available for Oregon under
the Sheldrake bill." says Mr. Ravlin.
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TODAY'S Fn,M KEATXTIUESV.
T & D-j-'The Summer Girl." "Glo
ria's Romance."
Columbia "Shell Forty-three,"
"Madcap Ambrosia.'
Majestic "Daredevil Kate."
Sunset "Maria Rosa," "Gypsy
Joe."
Peoples '"Little Lady Eileen."
Plckforl "The Devil at Hia Elbow."
GREAT Interest ia manifested in
the .coming production of "Romeo
and Juliet," in which Beverly
Bayne and Francis X. Bushman will
star. This big Shakespearean pro
duction is now under way and la to be
one of the most elaborate of the Metro
features this year. Of course if. marks
the Shakespearean tercentenary nd is
in a way fllmdom's tribute to the great
occasion. But it signals also another
point, that with the coming aeaaon
several more of the Bard of Avon's
works wjll be, screened. It seems like
a general turn from popular themes
and war to the ever fascinating Shake
speare and Metro ia to make the initial
move.
For five years Miss Bayne aaya she
has cherished the hope of some day ap
pearing as Juliet and now that her
dream la realized she is more than
Jubilant.
No expense will be spared to make
the play a photographic and artistic
sensation. Elaborate sets and cos
tumes are to be used and picturesque
spots have been selected for the filmlza
tion. John W. Nobel, well known as a
director of feature dramas. Is in charge
of "Romeo and. Juliet" and it is ru
mored that when that is complete more
will be undertaken, with the famous
Bayne - Bushman stars in tha stellar
roles.
Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran Nestor,
Universal stars, are working on a se
ries of one-reel comedies, in which they
are suppatrted by Priscilla Dean and
directed by Louis Chaudet.
Chaplin Aids Widows and Orphans.
For hours the laugh-stirring Charles
Chaplin stood about at the garden fete
held In Los Angeles, selling thousands
of autographs for the benefit of the
$5000 fund for widows and orphans ot
France. The merry Charles waa one
of the most energetic workers and the
substantial check that he gave the
committee at the close of the enter
tainment was a sure enough joy to the
finance committee.
Still more assistance Is to be given
by Chaplin. He will continue to
work and contribute until the fund is
at the $5000 mark. It is interesting
to note that, counting film beauties and
matinee Idols and all. none were as
successful In obtaining money from
the sympathetic .public as the famous
comedian.
"How did you do it?" asked a hand
some Beau Brummel of the movies.
"Aw. I Just smiled." said Chaplin.
Historical Plays to Be Produced.
Motion picture writers are turning
their attention to the early history of
the Western states. Films are being
made continuously of California and
Texas history, not only from the Indian
war standpoint, but with real romance
and legend woven in. Among these
the Daughter of Don." a 10-act photo
play with its setting In Southern Call
fornia in the time of the Spanish oc
cu"pation, is particularly interesting
and picturesque. Other similar produc
tions are under way. It is expected
that as soon as a number of California
plays are finished that the Aimers wlli
turn their attention to the Northwest
"The Daughter of Don" will be played
In California and 'north and then taken
East.
Crane Wilbur, author-star at the Da
vid Horsley studios, who through gen
erosity has become a dog fancier. His
latest caper is the purchase of 15 dogs.
real live, barking, howling mongrels,
some with long pedigrees, others with
short ones, and still others just plain
"curs." Mr. Wilbur was motoring in
Los Angeles when he was attracted to
a small boy weeping in the street. The
urchin attributed his grief to the fact
that the dog catcher couldn't let his
dog alone and that he hadn't $2 to
get him out of the pound.
Crane Wilbur paid the necessary fee
but was so touched by the other 16
dogs in the pound that he paid their
dues. too. and now they're all at the
studio. But the dogs will have to earn
their keep. Mr. Wilbur is putting '.-.em
through. a unique David Horsley mai
terpiece that wi'. be a Joy for the kid'
dies and all.
William Hearst couldn't secure Mar
garet Anglln for his plcturizatlon of
"Media," one of the classic plays pre-
oeutca ay ner at mo urecti ineaier iu
Berkeley. Cal., but he's still trying,
Miss Anglln is launching herself as a
big star in a big way. Her studio near
oetrott will cost $100,000 and a similar
one will -be erected In Dallas, Tex., for
Winter work. Miss Anglln's first pic
ture will be released in September,
and it Is said that she Is even better
and more fascinating on the screen
tha noff.
Clara Kimball Young is not given to
outbursts of "artistic temperament" and
is her own business manager, which
is quite unique for one so like "Trilby"
and "Camilla." She soon will appear
in "The Common Law."
T. Tamanto, who played with Walker
Whiteside In the "Typhoon," will play
in William Fox' coming release, "Sport
ing Blood." In which Dorothy Bernard.
once a Portland girl, also will play.
For a scene In -'Sultana." a Balboa
feature Play, a six-passenger car was
sent over the cliffs at Point Firmin
Cal. .It dropped 250 feet and broke In
mid-air as a result of the explosion of
the gasoline tank. Although that caper
wholly was unexpected, the effect
proved spectacular and desirable.
Tsurl Aokl. the Japanese Lasky star,
is almost as popular as her husband. Sea
sue Hayakawa, who is the best-known
and perhaps the most talented Japenese
actor In America. They are working
on a photoplay, "Honorable Friend
which deals with the life of Japanese
in America.
Ben Blumenthal, president and gen
eral manager of the Export & Import
Film Company, Inc., sailed for Copen
hagen last week to make arrangements
for presentation of Mutt and Jeff and
Hans and Fritz comedies. The sum
of $100,000 was paid to the Mutt and
Jeff film corporation for all European
rights.
Colonel Rldgeley and Lou Tellegen
are "working on "Tue Victory of Con
science." Miss Rldgley formerly played
with Wallace Held. Tellegen is the
husband of Geraldine Farrar.
Betty Schade, pretty screen star, was
arrested in a Los Angeles department
store the other day for shoplifting.
Betty Is playing the part of a thief in
a forthcoming feature and so proficient
did she become that she made a bet
that she could shoplift with the best
or the worsts of them. She almost won
the bet. but someone double-crossed
her and the girl was given a good scare
before released.
Jackie Saunders, Balboa-Path e star,
ably assisted by some good direction
on the part of Sherwood McDonald and
Screen Gossip.
Screen gossip, yes. and screen scan
dal, too. Thespian friends of Miss Lil
Han Lorraine are up In arms. For Pot
ter's Field, the burynlg place of pau
pers and derelicts, who owe even their
last resting place to the bounty of the
state received another body in Chicago
last week. It was that of Mrs. Mary
Marshall, the maternal grandmother of
the wealthy Lillian Lorraine. Miss Lor
raine refused flatly to provide a burial
place for her ancestor.
It will be remembered that Miss Lor
raine rose to fame over night as a
member of the "Follies" beauty squad
five years ago. Prior to that the whole
family and the actress herself had been
as poor as the proverbial church mice.
Continuous discord between the
wealthy actress and her Impoverished
grandmother is said to be the cause of
Miss Lorraine's refusal to assist Mrs.
Marshall in dire need.
Fifty-sixth avenue. New York. stood
aghast the other day while a man slid
down a fire escape of a tall building
while Owen Moore and Del Henderson
stood in the street below and urged him
to break his neck If necessary to get
a thrill. The man was Alan Hale, who
Is appearing In the support of Mar
guerite Courtot In the Famous Players"
adaptation of Edgar Selwyn's celebrat
ed play. "Rolling Stones," which will
be released on he Paramount pro
gramme. Nor Is dangling over the East
River from the roadway of a bridge
Owen Moore's idea of a good time, but
that's what he did In one scene. Truly
the movies are still strong on thrillers.
Not exactly all, but most movie ao
tors and actresses are generous; in
fact, they're famous for It. There's
Here's a Royal Treat
GERALDINE
FARRAR
WALLACE REID
in
- MARIA ROSA
Paramount Special
Joe Jackson
in
Gypsy Joe
Keystone Comedy
PictogTaphs and
Bray Comedy
All for 10 Cents.
Today ana Tomorrow
Little Lady Eileen
99 chances to 1 it's her last picture. She returns to
to speaking stage next month in New York.
"Little Lady Eileen" is one of her choicest plays,
and one that you can't afford to miss. Don't put it
off; call up all your friends invite them to join
your party, and come early.
Now Showing
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some real photographio art by Camera
man Beckway, puts on a scene in "The
Grip of Evil" that makes 'em gaspi In
rescuing a child from quicksand Jackie
gets caught herself and the scene is
novel and wonderful.
Lenore Ulrich Is soon to appear as a
half-breed In an Indian story for the
Paramount programme.
One year ago Babe Sedgwick, for
merly a vaudeville player with the
five Sedgwlcks. was playing small
parts in Universal dramas. Now she
has been cshosen for prominent parts
in Bluebird features.
Marguerite Clark, Pauline Frederick,
Louise Huff. Marguerite Courtot. Val
entine Grant and Owen Moore will be
the stars in the five Famous Players'
productions on the Paramount pro
gramme during the remainder of
August.
It is believed that the " Herbert
Brenun Film Corporation is about to
set a new speed record for the time
elapsing between the organization of
the company and Us first production.
The corporation came into, existence
the last week in July; Nazlmova signed
a contract Immediately to appear in
war Brides. Mr. ttrenon declines to
guarantee to finish any film In any
specific length of time, as he will not
let It go out of his hands until he
considers It perfect, but it Is probable
that bis first production will be on
view by October 1.
Emily Stevens soon will be seen in
another Metro production.
INN KEEPER ARRESTED
ACGCJT ERICKSOV IS ACCUSED OF
GETTI.VG LIQUOR. TOO OFTES.
Defendant Aaaerta, However, That Bla
First Shipment Was Dt-Iareal
Until Second Arrived.
OREGON CITY- Or. Aug. 21. (Spe
cial.) August Erlckson. proprietor of a
tavern on the Clackamas River, was ar
rested today by Constable Frost on a
charge of violating the prohibition
law. He ia alleged to have received
two hlpments In less than JS days.
He appeared before Justice of tha Peace
Slevers and entered a plea of not guilty.
He will be tried Wednesday.
The case brings up a new point In
prohibition law enforcement. Mr.
Erlckson aeoerts that he ordered one
shipment early In July and the sec
ond shipment this month. If the first
had arrived on scheduled time he
would not have broken the law either
In letter or in spirit, but the first ship
ment was delayed for several weeks.
He was Informed that It was in a local
express office awaiting him and took
It home. If he did violate the law
he did it unintentionally, he says, owing
to the delay in the arrival of the first
order.
Furthermore. Mr. Erlckson declared
that one shipment. 24 quarts of beer,
was ordered for his wife, and the other
spirltous liquor tof himself.
D. ,E. Frost. Constable of the Fourth
Judicial District, signed the complaint.
MUCH OF TAX YET UNPAID
October 6 Is Last Day for Collection
of 40 Per Cent Now Due.
Forty per cent of the taxes for Mult
nomah County remains to be collected
department under Sheriff Hurlburt. es
timates that approximately J4.S00.OO0 of
the total tax levy of S7.881.937 is in
the coffers of the county.
Less than 1. 000. 000 has been col
lected since April 6, the date on which
the first installment of taxes became
delinquent, as about half the total levy
was paid in within three days prior to
that date.
The bulk of the unpaid taxea are
for the second half installments, which
have more than a month to run before
becoming delinquent and subject to the
Interest of 1 per cent a month, or 12
per cent a year. October S la the last
day taxes may be paid without Interest.
The day following interest of 1 per
cent for month or fraction of a month
begins, and on November 6 a penalty
of S per cent of the total amount of the
tax is declared on unpaid taxes.
Lower In Klnara.
London Opinion.
"I'm afraid these Louis XV. heels are
much too high for me. Perhaps you
have lower ones say about Louis X.
would do. I think."
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When Woman
Loves
she goes to any length to pro
tect the man to whom she
gives her love,
VIRGINIA
PEARSON
in
Daredevil
Kate
Stakes her all to save the man
This is undoubtedly the
strongest story and most
gripping drama that Miss
Pearson has ever appeared in.
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The discovery was first made by a
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The result Is that thousands of peo
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It is colorless, odorless and tasteless
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The principle of ythis new remedy
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Ameroil is sold at all Owl Drug
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