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8 TIIE MORNING OREGONIAX, FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 1917. ABES THESLA FAIR DIES UNDER TR1 Widely Konwn Woman Writer . Steps in. Front of Oregon Electric Car, in City. CORONER SAYS SUICIDE "i'ljonds Identify ' Body at. Morfne : as That of Sociological Worker. Stpry .of Illness and Hint- .... ed Destruction Are Told. Agnes Thesla Fair, sociological work er arid' wrfter, despondent because of ill-health, . cast herself before an In bound Oregon City electric train yes terday afternoon, 100 feet north of Spo kane avenue, in Sellwood, and met in stant death beneath the front, car. - The .act was witnessed by the motor anan, J.; A. Vanham,.and by J. B. Keinke, a bridge worker of the Portland Rail way, Light & Power Company, who was -riding on the front platform. The train had stopped at Spokane aVenue and had not yet gathered full speed. 1 The woman was walking between the double tracks, Heinke says, toward the 'oncoming train. When it was less than a score of feet away, she stepped onto the track, threw up her hands and went down beneath the car. Although the wheels did not pass over her body, death was instantaneous from the ter rific . pommeling she received. Both, legs were broken and her skull was fractured. The body was taken to the public morgue by Deputy Coroner I-owe, where it remained unidentified for some time. Friend Identifies Body. Positive identification was made by Mrs. Alfred D. Cridge, wife of a news paperman, who had talked with -Mrs. Fair earlier in the day, and who was numbered among her friends in this city. Mrs. Fair told Mrs. Cridge, it is reported, that she had wearied of the burden of .illness and might commit suicide any time, "perhaps today," During the past several days she had been a guest at the. home of Mrs. Har riet Chervln, 472 Boulevard avenue, Sellwood. Mrs. Chervin knew of her guest's mental stress, but did not an ticipate her act. She had been in fail ing health, Mrs. Chervin said, was in straightened circumstances and ap peared moody. - Deputy Coroner Smith, after making a thorough investigation, considered the case to be so- plainly one of sui cide that an inquest will not be, held. Efforts will be made to discover the whereabouts of relatives, believed to reside in the East. Agnes Thesla Fair was well known to many in Portland 'as a -woman of radical convictions, impetuous, ardent and active in her opposition to eco nomic conditions which displeased her. She was an especial foe of. the open shop.- Little is known of her private life, save that her home was in the East, where she is said to have been married. She visited Portland at irregular in tervals, and had been in the city "for eeveral months. Fiije or six years ago phe first came to this -city, on her way from Alaska to - Lies Angeles. She called on Colonel CVE. S. Wood and in troduced herself s a friend .of Emma Goldman. In Spokane, Seattle, Port land. San Francisco and Los Angeles she worked as a writer, contributing sociological articles to EasteVn publi cations. Her -Alaskan experiences and impressions were published in maga zine sketches, while a volume of Alas kan verse bears her name. Mr, Fair Widely Known. " Trior to coming to- the Pacific Coast Mrs. Fair was similarly . engaged in New York and Chicago, it is said, and i widely known throughout the East as a student of the, radical movement, and an intense partisan. Mrs. Fair was slight of stature, and, according to her friends, was between . 35 and 45 years of age. She was un communicative' In discussions concern ing herself, cherished an unconquer able aversion to facing the camera, and literally burned the lamp of the spirit until the flesh was exhausted. This, her friends believe, occasioned the breakdown of he'h which led Mrs. Fair to self-destruction. Funeral arrangements have not been made. Owing to the fact that she is thought to have been destitute, and that relatives may not be located, local friends may take charge of the funeral. TIPS AREIVENDEALERS SALESMA3V MUST CLASSIFY HIS PROSPECT, SAYS MR, RICHEY. Business Man's- Create Need la IJe- dared to Be Special Training ln ' Modern Methods. At the weekly meeting of the Great er Portland Association yesterday at the Hotel Portland, it was decided to 4.i.vc a. dinner dance the first Thursday in February at one of the downtown hotels. The principal speaker at yesterday's meeting was Harry Richey. a Portland insurance man, who addressed the as- foL-ianon on "Salesmanship and Scien - tif ic Business Methods." "What the business man of today " mure specialized training in his particular line of work, and a more aeiinite understanding of the princi ples of modern salesmanship," he said. Mr. Richey divided, human nature into tnree types the mental type, con servative type.- and the lmniilslvo tvim The triangular-faced man, said Mr. jticney. Known as the mental type. Lunula iasi. If you want to sell to him dn It qulffkly and let him do some of the talRing and most of the thinking," con tinued he. "When you are doing business with a square-faced, conservative man, don't urge him, don't hurry him, but put your proposition up plainly and intelligently and give him time to think it over. The impulsive type must appreciate the benefits he is going to derive from the sale you expect to make. He buys on Impulse and he is frequently a creature of moods." IliMWiMPifllll '&3.-.v". , I , " t- f - - i : v . ' -.' r ' ft . y: : f "IrtiriH WiHrmf -fcniai-diar ,.iv 1 ..1 St 1 ss. -iebMlit&Am, cause his ideas were stolen from him, she was the heroine of a series of scenes depicting adventure, love, sus pense and mystery. The reformation and final return of her husband brought the picture to a pleasant climax." New York Herald. STATE BANKS ELECT TODAY'S FILM FEATURES. Sunset Harry B. Warner, "Shell 43." Star Clara Kimball Young, "The Foolish Virgin." Broadway -"Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea." Peoples Louise Huff and Jack Pickford, "Great Expectations." Majestic June Capripe, "A Mod ern Cinderella." Columbia Mary Pickford, "The Pride of the Clan." . Globe Maude Fealy, "The Bondwoman' Peoples. ( ( " RE AT EXPECTATIONS." Fa- I -j- mous Players' interpretation Of the Charles THoItayim mtni-v nf that name, is a motion-picture gem. It is a nearly perfect Dhotonlav. . Tn nn essential does -"Great Expectations" fall below the highest standards... The story Is engrossing; Jack Pickford and ixiuise liiyr charm as they did in "Seventeen." while never has thr been exhibited a play of finer costumes ana DacKgrounds. . The detail Is per fect, the photography and lighting ef- iects are beautiful, while soma of fli scenes have all of the artistry of paint-. ngs. It Is surprising to discover that In Dickens the world lost a fine photo play writer. By omitting unnecessary details Director Vlgnola has obtained rrom the old-time novel n. nlnt fhnt to splendidly adapted to screen Visualiza tion, containing suspense. snspiiv action and artistically climaxes. It is. a picture worthy of the greatest commendation and pub lic support, not only for its artistry, but because of its entertainment worth. Jack Pickford Is cast in the rol 'of Pip, a young fellow who lives with his brother-in-law, a blacksmith or, .works at the forge and in the kitchen. He is forced to aid an escaped convict. cwn mier years tnis convict, re membering the kind action of the boy. ima iae iaa eaucatea as a gentleman Pip looks forward to. the "great ex pectations," but does not know the name of his benefactor. The boy falls in love with Estellac, ward of a strange woman of the neighborhood. As the story develops, the convict, who has amassed wealth following agriculture in penai coiony, proves to be the father of Estella, as well as the foster father of Pip. The old man escapes from the colony to take a peep at his foster-son and daughter, but is killed trying to further evade the authori ties. The love affair of Pip and Estella Is a delicious part of the picture, while everything in the photoplay Is in harmony with the atmosphere of the Dickens stories. The stagecoach scenes- are particularly effective. Selig-Tribune news weekly is also screened. Sunset. Legislative Bills Available. E. T. Judd, ln charge of the Oregon state exhibit on the ground floor of the Oregon building, has arranged for a reference list from the Legislature which will be available at the exhibit headquarters for the use of everybody who is interested in the work of the present session. He has arranged for copies of the calendars and bills of both houses and they will be on file and accessible to the public on the desk at the exhibit headquarters at all times. The Oregon exhibit room is at Fifth and Oak streets. Tot real entertainment values It "Is difficult to conceive of a photoplay the superior of "Shell 43," the Sunset Theater's week-end film offering. It's one of the best European war pictures yet exhibited, if not the very best, and, better still, is not a preachment against war or for preparedness. It's an en thralling story of mystery and Intrigue, constructed about the European spy system. And Aarry B. Warner, mat inee idol, is the man of mystery, the sphinx who dominates the film In. a mystifying series of guises. William Berner is introduced as an American newspaper man.' He appears in Alsace-Lorraine and is the recipient of the confidences of the German army staff and the. allied spies. It is not long before the observer discovers that he Is an Englishman. A spy, caught by the Germans and told to seek out Berner for protection, is a German trick to test him. But Berner gives up tire spy, aitnougn not without a strug gle. And after that Berner plots the defeat of the Germans, but he does if in such a way that calls for the re mark that the picture is neutral, an extremely difficult achievement. He saves a German Lieutenant from death and sends him back to his wife and child, mother and sister; he puts his own love aside and is killed when the allied army is victorious. Berner. who is not Berner at all, but a British secret service man, is an ideal hero for a picture. His feats and his daring, though impossible, sweep the spectator into conviction by their sheer heroism. Mr. Warner lives the part of Berner, his strangely mask like face contributing to the role an added element Of mystery. Enid Mar key, Jack Gilbert (the Portland boy), George Fischer and Margaret Thomp son are members of a capable support ing cast. . "Puppets," a Triangle novelty com edy, and a Burton Homes Travelogue installment complete a strong bill. :- Majestic. The story of "AfModern Cinderella," designedly or by accident, fits June Caprice like a glove. As the title sug gests. Miss Caprice leads an unhappy life under the browbeatings of an am bitious mother and an ill-tempered sis ter, but, unlike the Cinderella of the fairy tale, she wins her prince by her own wiles and efforts. In fact, the prince did .not stand a chance when June had made up her mind to go out and get him. - This photoplay, the current Majestic attraction, is handled in a comedy vein, with now and then a pathetic moment; but for the most part the situations are amusing and the action speedy. Miss Caprice plays her -role with great vivacity, and her work will add to her growing reputation. June falls in love with the rich young bachelor who is attentive to her. sis ter, Polly, but her mild advances are received with laughter, because" her mother has kept her over-long' in short dresses and curls. But she makes up her mind to catch ' her prince, and, events conspiring, she enters into a contract with Tom whereby they shall make Polly jealous. The contract re quires that Tom make violent love to June, and, while at first the young man finds the task a hard one, ln the face of Polly's displeasure, he gradually be comes so used to it that at the end of the contract he finds that he has the habit. The play ends with a strong suggestion of wedding bells. Throughout the production refer ences to the other .Cinderella are fre quent, necessitating the visualization of the fairy tale in which June and Tom always take the leading roles. The setting is of the summery sort, with canoeing, tennis and riding all set in a pleasing background. A "Captain Jinks" comedy, starring Frank Daniels, and Fathe News of cur. rent events complete the programme. Star. Clara Kimball Young opened a three day engagement yesterday at the Star Theater in "The Foolish Virgin," film narrative of Thomas Dixon's well known story. The picture has been well received throughout the country many believing that its story. value is greater than that of "The Common Law,'; a film which introduced Miss Young to fandom as the star of her own producing organization. The following are a few excerpts from critical approval of "The Foolish v irgin : "Everyone who saw it agreed It was a greater production than 'The Common Law.' From start to finish it held the rapt attention of every spectator. It presents a story replete with heart-Interest yet refreshingly free from Im possible situations. The star's work is strong and convincing, and she en dows her role with a charm peculiarly her own. New York Journal. "There Is enough action to suit the most particular spectator. The name of Clara Kimball Young outside of a motion picture theater will send- a lot of people inside, and no one will be disappointed. In each scene there is something that stands, out because of its punch. The film is especially free from titles and absolutely nothing is lost from the thread of the story. Dramatic Mirror. "The title role affords Miss Young the most interesting emotional part she has played. As the deserted wife of a young inventor who turned burglar be- NOW, PLAYING June Caprice in A Modern Cinderella COMING SUNDAY The Ninety and Nine Broadway Children's Matinees. Manager James, of the Broadway Theater, will hold a series of chil dren's matinees Saturday, between the hours of 10 A. M. and P. M.. with "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea." the eight-reel plcturtzation of the famous Jules Verne story, as the at traction. This film, which is remarkable for its submarine photography, is particu larly entertaining to children. Its edu cational value is high, because of the ex posure of the wonders of the ocean. Divers hunting sharks on the Coor of the sea, searching for treasure ln an cient wrecks, struggling against cur rents, wandering among the gardens of coral, sponge and other vegetation, and a. struggle with an octopus, are inter esting features of the undersea pho tographic effects. Captain Nemo and his adventures with the submarine Nautilus are pictured In scenes that harmonize with . the phantasies of the Verne novel. Filming Pickford Story. The Massachusetts coast at Marble- head was selected for the staging of the exterior scenes of "The Pride of the Clan," the Mary Pickford seven-act photoplay which is enjoying prosperity at the Columbia Theater, and which will remain until Saturday night. On tno rocky shores Miss Pickford and her company lived for several months mak ing the new picture. In one of the in cidents of the story Mary appears on a half-sunken fishing boat, and in this scene she was forced to enact bits of realism that proved distinctly real and that the camera has faithfully recorded. The craft, a rickety and water-soaked veteran, sprang a leak Just as the Im portant part of the scene was being filmed. Miss Pickford was rescued with "difficulty. Fisher With Mutual. i George Fisher has been engaged by Samuel S. Hutchinson, president of the American Film Corporation, to play opposite alary Allies Allnter in Mutual Star Productions. Mr. Fisher's first, appearance In sup port of Miss Mlnter will be In '"The Gentle Intrader." the star's sixth tro auction on which she recently started work at the studios of the American Company, at Santa Barbara. Mr. Fisher will appear ln the rola of Arnold Baxter, a spoiled and pampered son, wno nnds real manhood througd the efforts of his little cousin "the gentle Intruder." ' Recently Mr. Fisher has been con nected with Ince studios. . s Screen Gossip. ' Fritz! Sc.heff. who appeared In a nlc- ture some . months ago called "The Pretty Mrs. Smith," is reported as soon to return to the studios. A musical comedy she was in "went on the rocks" at Philadelphia. i Holbrook Blinn, who has appeared ln a number of World productions, is as sociated with Jamea Shesgreen. ln a new theatrical producing organization. The three largest theaters ln New York are showing motion pictures, and piaying to capacity nouses nigntiy. The Liberty presents "Intolerance." the Lyric. "A Daughter of the Gods," and me-- orty-Fourtn-street, "Joan the Woman." Tully Marsh, who did such wonderful work in support of Marie Dortf in the Lasky adaptation of "Oliver Twist," is now playing ln support of Anita King and Wallace Reid in a forthcoming Paramount Picture. ' A dramatization of "GsJlagher." the newspaper Btory that first brought the jate Kicnara Haralnr Uavls to the at tention of the literary world, has just Deen completed at the Bronx studios of Thomas A. Edison, Inc., and It will be released at an early date under the brand of Conquest Pictures. Among the writers - of - stories . that are being dramatized for release under the Edi son Conquest Pictures brand are Robert Louis Stevenson, Richard Harding Davis, Ralph Henry Barbour. . John Bennett. Kirk Munroe, Rex Beach and Ellis Parker Butler. Margery Wilson plays opposite Bill Hart in his next Triangle picture. Cleo Madison is now under contract to Isidor Bernstein, who has opened up studios ln Los Angeles. . Robert Edeson reports that he will be seen no more on stage or screen, but will devote his entire time to play-writing. Scandianvian American De fers Meeting Three Weeks.. FEW CHANGES ARE MADE Recently . Appointed Officers at Ladd & Tilton's Ratiricd and . Assistant Cashier Added by Ashley & Ilumelin. State banks of Portland In most cases held their annual meetings yes terday and chose their official staff for the coming year. The Scandinavian-American Bank deferred Its meet ing until February 3. Ladd & Tllton chose the old officers. The selection of two men who were added some weeks ago was ratified. The officers of the bank are: Presi dent, W. M. Ladd; vice-presidents, Edward Cookingham and Isaac D. Hunt; cashier, W. H. Dunckley; as sistant cashiers, R. S. Howard, J. Wesley Ladd. Walter M. Cooke, Thomas H. West and Samuel L. Eddy. The East Side Bank re-elected as follows: President, H. H. Newhall; vice-president, L. Newhall: cashier. Roger Newhall; assistant cashiers, H. F. Butke and S. W. Alt. At the annual stockholders meeting of the Lumbermens Trust Company all of the directors were re-elected as fol lows: P. S. Brumby, C. H. Carey, James Danaher. Jr., John A. Keating. C. S. Russell, J. E. Wheeler and C. E. Wright The directors elected the following of ficers: President, John A. Keating; vice-president, F. A. Freeman; treas urer, Carl S. Kelty; secretary, Frank W. Camp; assistant secretary, Carlos C. Close. . Ashley & Rumelln chose the same official list with the exception of add ing an assistant cashier The list fol lows: President. C. E. Rumelin; vice president, R. G. Ashley; cashier, M. A. M. Ashley; assistant - cashier, E. J. Klein. Only Today and Tomorrow EPISCOPAL CLERGY SIT PEXSIOX FVXD IS SUBJECT AT NORTHERN CONVOCATION. Dean McCoIllster Will Speak Today, Rev. John Dawson Presiding Rev. F. K. Howard Makes Plans. A meeting of the Northern Convo cation ot the Episcopal Churches which assembled last night in the Church of the Good Shepherd will continue throughout today. Bishop Sumner pre sided and gave a short talk. A number of laymen spoke on the pension fund. This measure provides for the pension ing of clergymen over 68 years of age, and gives to the widows of clergymen a stipulated sum. Bishop Lawrence, of Massachusetts, is general chairman of the pension commission. There is ii, 000.000 in the treasury, and it Is the aim of the commission to obtain an other million before March. This morning after the celebration of the holy communion Dean McCollister of St Stephen's pro-Cathedral will give an address on "How to Increase At tendance at. Evening Prayer on Sun days." Luncheon will be served at 12:30 o'clock, and in the afternoon va rious subjects pertaining to the welfare of the diocese will be discussed. Rev. Frederick K. Howard assisted ln ar ranging the programme. Rev. John Dawson will preside today at some of the sessions. Bishop Sumner returned yesterday from Seattle, where he attended the 15th anniversary celebration of Bishop Keator. A dinner was given for Bishop Keator. Six bishops and 200 laymen attended. Bishop Sumner will leave tomorrow for San Francisco, where he will lecture ln the divinity school, and will speak at the diocesan convention. An address at Mills' College will be Included ln Bishop Sumner's programme. r 4 Wlnthrop 31. Daniels Confirmed. WASHINGTON'. Jan. 11. After a JAMES THEATER Today and Tomorrow Only That Exceedingly Popular Photoplay E'S JULES VERN 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA Filmed on the Botton of the Ocean SPECIAL Children's Matinee Saturday 10 A M. to 6 P.M. ADDED ATTRACTIONS " Miss Esther Sundquist Popular Violinist v Broadway Symphony Orchestra Daily 11 A. M. to 11 P. M. Matinees 10c Exeats sr 15c I r vvj Only Today and Tomorrow Loui-rt hurr Jack. Pickfoed Geeat Cxpectat! HJ FAMOUS PLAYCE.S ir4 PABAMOUNT Read The Oregronian'a Moving Picture Column Today. Nothing: but Praise for This Picture. At the Peoples Today LOUISE JACK M.U F F PICKFORD Have made a photoplay more exquisite and appealing than "Seventeen." It is an amazingly sweet picturization of Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations" You'll miss one of the surpassing; classics of camera art if you fail to see this picture today or tomorrow at the EOPLESr Alder at West Park Ionr nd bitter fisht the renomlnatlon of Wiuthrop M. Daniels, of New Jer sey, as a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission stood confirmed today by the Senate. The vote for cos tirmation was 42 to 15 against. BABY HOME HEARING TODAY Charges Brought Agalnet Manage ment Will Be Investigated. Recent troubles In the management of the Baby Home will be aired today before Dr. David N. Robers. State Health Officer, who will conduct an offi cial investigation Into the conduct of the institution. Charges already made public have been lodged with Dr. Roberjr against Mrs. D. C. Burns, president of the trustees of the home, and the board by Mrs. George B. Cellars, who was dropped from the board last Monday at the annual meeting. John F. Logan, John S. Xapler and Marshall N. Dana have been named by Dr. Roberg as an investigates committee. Oil Struck on Koscburg Man's Land. ROSE BURG, Or.. Jan. 11. (Special.) K. L. Miller, a West Roseburg gar dener, who some time ago traded a piece of Douglas County property for a small ranch near Winfleld, Kan., to day was offered $10,000 for his hold ings in the latter state. Since Mr. Mil ler purchased the farm oil and gas have been discovered on the adjoining ranches. A. representative of a Kansas syndicate arrived hero recently and ne gotiations for the sale of the property owned by Mr. Miller are now pending. Before agreeing' to eell the land Mr. Miller said he would go to Winfield and make a personal Inspection of the property. 1v A MARVELOUS CHARACTERIZATION H. B. WARNER as an English spy among the German forces is supreme. SHELL 43 is a real INCE war picture, which will teach you more about the present war than you could ever learn by reading. Keystone Comedy and "Picturesque Prague" SUNSET, Today! TO THE THOUSANDS WHO HEARD Richard J. Jose IN PORTLAND SEVEN YEARS AGO: Remember the old Bungalow Theater and how long you had to wait for a seat? Remember the stage-production "Silver Threads Among the Gold" in which he was playing? and the price you paid? HE'S COMING AGAIN, AND HIS VOICE IS SWEETER AND BETTER THAN EVER and "Silver Threads Among the Gold" is now in photo play form Admission will be only 15c and 25c, and in response to numerous requests we have decided that YOU 1MAY RESERVE SEATS BY TELEPHONE FOR 50 CENTS Beginning Sunday at the SUNSET Ami tm. '...ill "l" J wtt"1 ,mm " 1 111 ', 1 " ' ' " 1 . . , ..,.,! i,.'W,M. -t., l , t.- "AnrJ r A sensation a smash ' -f-'B-. ing photodrama com- nff next Sunday to "j " The Star. It will be -.ll X7 the talk of the town. Says" X Added Sunday: Charlie Chaplin in "The Rink" & Kiot. i