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11 PIMM 1 i I" DANCERS IX "AN EVEX BREAK," AT LIBERTY THEATER. TODAY'S FILM FEATURES. Peoples Gladys Hulette, "The Candy Girl." Star Edwin Arden, "The Iron Heart." Sunset Theda Bara, "The Tiger Woman." Columbia M arguerite Clark, "The Amazons." Majestic "ties MIserables." Liberty Olive Thomas, "An Even Break." Circle Helen Holmes, "The Rail road Raiders." GNE and perhaps two companies of motion-picture players will be in Portland within a few weeks for the making- of photoplays, according to Production Manager Fred Kley and Di rector Donald Crisp, who headed the l.nsky players who left the city on the steamer Beaver yesterday after noon after two days of picture-making here. Kley, Crisp. Julian Eltinge and the entire company of players and. filming force Journeyed out the Columbia River Highway yesterday morning as the per sonal guests of 1L K. Moore, publicity manager for the Multnomah Hotel. From this trip, which added more en thusiastic highway boosters to the al ready long list, crystallized the senti ment that the Lasky Company must be first on the ground to utilize some of the magnificent river, mountain and fails scenery along the highway. Recent forest fires and absence of rain have made the atmosphere unsat isfactory for the making of pictures, particularly the "long shots" required for distant backgrounds, but with the first good weather Mr. Kley promises that he will have players on the ground to make photoplays this Fall. In any event, eo deep was the impression made on the visitors that whether or not Lasky players make another invasion ' of Portland this season. Oregon seems assured of a permanent place among producing points ere long. While on the highway yesterday pic tures were made of Multnomah Falls, one scene to be used in the making of subtitles for "The Clever Miss Carfax," the picture the Eltinge Company is making-. Mr, Moore's guests included the en tire company and Shima, Mr, Eltinge's valet, who indulged in just as many ecstatic outbursts as the others. - Majestic. . , "Ls MIserables," that tragic Victor Hugo story that ranks among- the mas terpieces of fiction, makes wonderful photoplay entertainment. The new edi tion of this unusual picture opened an engagement at the Majestic Theater yesterday and attracted Just 'as much attention as when it was first shown In this country four years ago. This story of the life of Jean Val jean, a. man victimized by fate as few other characters in life or fiction, lends Itself remarkably well to plcturization. The story is full of dramatic incidents, spectacular thrills and tense moments, while through it all runs a vein of pathos and tragedy that compel the use of that worn phrase, heart interest. In describing its lure. The picture, which is in eight reels, was made in France and directed by Albert Capellanl, who came to this country later to make so many suc cessful pictures, notably those starring Clara Kimball Young. The star of the 'Play Is Henry Krause, the leading dra rnatic actor of France. He plays the part of Valjean, and displays a diver sity of characterization that is master ly. Mile. Mistinguett and MarLa Fromet, prominent French actresses, are mem bers of the cast. The lire of Jean Valjean covers every phase of French life, for Hugo's story places his hero in many stations, rang ing from a galley prisoner to wealthy and honored member of society. The French Revolution is pictured in the production, with the citizens and soldiers fishting in the streets of Paris. i Star. Edwin Arden. one of the best-known actors on the American stage, who Was a visitor in Portland not long ago, will be seen at the Star Theater today in "The Iron Heart." The story is said to be a remarkably dramatic one, telling of a man who thinks only of financial success, be comes a money master, but meets his downfall through a woman as un scrupulous as he. In a series of quick moving events, including a strike at his factory, he learns his lesson and his son who has married against his wishes is forgiven. Arde . plays the capitalist, the domi nating figure of the photoplay, while supporting players are Forrest Winant Gertrude Berkely, Helene Chadwick and Leonore Harris. A scenic and cartoon comedy will complete tho programme. Peoples. The week-end feature at the Peoples Theater wilt be Gladys Hulette, the young Tbaohouser actress who baa been iiiiiiiiii i liiiij '.V forging to the front in popular esteem so rapidly in "The Candy Girl." a photoplay written by Philip Lonergan. "The Candy Girl" is characteristic of the type of play the public has learned to expect from Miss Hulette, whimsical, pathetic, numerous and dramatic, all in one. It tells the story of a little orphan girl who is brought up by her aunt in deepest poverty. The girl has a repu tation as a candy maker and then goes to the city tj open a shop. There she weds a rich .man's son, only to dis cover that he' is a drug fiend. The victory over the drug and the part the girl plays in the rejuvenation of her husband, forms material for what is said to be a particularly appealing picture. World Library is another subject on the bill. Liberty. Olive Thomas, the celebrated "Zelg feld Follies" beauty, and Harrison Fisher Girl, appears at the Liberty to day in "An Kven Break." Through scenes of riotious splendor the viva cious star trips her way in costumes that only a "Follies" star can wear. She also dances in that spontaneous, effervescent manner that won for her the sobriquet "The Broadway Beauty." "An Even Break" is said to be a play of magnificent settings and thrilling episodes. Two of the most attractive features are the dances performed by Miss Thomas and a bevy of pretty, graceful girls and the splendid cafe effects produced. More than 4U0 peo ple participate in this one cafe scene. which is devised with special lighting arrangements to enhance the beauty of the selected company of entertainers. The real punch of the picture is fur nished by Miss Thomas' race in an automobile against a locomotive and pursuing automobile which termi nates in a collision between the pursuing- car and the train. Sunset. Theda Bara. famed film vampire. continues her week of photoplay reper toire at the Sunset Theater in "The Tiger V.'oman," commencing today. Fox comedy and Sunset Tours will also be shown. In "The Tiger "Woman" Miss Bara portrays another siren, this time a cold, cunning, remorseless woman of th upper strata of life. Impersonating a Russian princess, who, for the love of priceless Jewels and money, lures her victims to their death. The prinoesii first sacrifices her hus band for money, then poisons her lover when he loses his wealth at the Monte Carlo gumlnff tables. In America she causes one man to kill his father a. d be sent to prison and has his brother in her toils when a former servant, escaping from prison, kills her. Columbia. Dalntv little Marguerite Clark will continue as the Columbia Theater head liner for the remainder of the week, appearing; in the popular plcturization of the Sir Arthur W. Pinero's play, "The Amazons." In this production Miss Clark dons the garb of man, dress suit and silk hat and then appears in a number of scenes in jymnaslum togs. Her antics are the most strenuous in which she has ever appeared, for Phe wields boxing gloves with deadl.- effect, climbs trees, crawls down the side of a building and otherwise deports her self like a "Doug" Fairbanks, a George Walsh or a Bill Russell. The story, has to do with a family Of daughters who are raised as boys in the absence of much longed-for male members of the family. The pranks of the girl! and their love affairs furnish material for the interesting and amus ing picture. Slany Patlie Pictures Shown. Manager Kofelt, of the Pathe Ex change, believes his office holds the Portland record for photoplays shown at one time for four pictures, all f .atures, 'are being shown in Portland houses, today. At the Peoples Gladys Hulette is seen In "The Candy Girl," at the Majestic, "Les MIserables." . the Victor Hugo story, is shown: at the Star Edwin Arden is appearing in "The Iron Heart." and at the Hippodrome may be seen Baby Marie Osborne In "Captain Kiddo." Screen Gossip. The "Q" In Anna Q. Nilsson stands for Qulrentla. When Douglas Fairbanks learned that Victor Fleming, his photographer, had been drafted for service in the United States Army, he advised him that his salary in full would continue until he returned to the studio, after the war had been settled. William Gillette is another stage star who is to appear in Mutual's pic lure series of Charles f runman sue- ceases. It FEDERALPOSITIONSOPEN CIVIL SERVICE COMPETITIVE EX AMINATIONS ANNOUNCED. Sab-Inspectors to Get From 94 to Stt a Day Toolmakers and Land Classifiers .Are Wanted. The United States Civil Service Com mission announces " open competitive examinations, as follows: Sub-inspector, electrical, for men only, in the office of Inspector of En gineering . Material at Boston, Mass., Brooklyn, N. Schenectady, N. Y., Philadelphia, Pa., and Pittsburg. Pa.. at entrance salaries ranging from $4 to JS a day. The duties of the position cover the shop inspection and testing of all types of generators, transform ers, motors and motor generators up to 300 kilowatts capacity. Toolmaker, for men only, in the De partmental Service, at entrance sal aries ranging from $1000 to 11600 a year. Vacancies exist at present in tne Bureau of Standards, Department of Commerce. Land classifier, for men only, to fill vacancies in the Geological Survey, ac entrance salaries ranging from 1S00 to $2400 a year, wtth expenses when on field duty. Until further notice and on account of the urgent needs of the service, applications for the above positions will be received at any time. Papers will be rated promptly and cer tification made as the needs of the service require. September 5, 1917, laboratory aid in agricultural technology, for both men and women, to fill vacancies in the BuT reau of Plant Industry, Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C, nt en trance salaries ranging frora iisO to $10SO a year. Qualified persons are urged to enter this examination. September 5, 1917, laboratory (quali fied in chemistry and physics), for men only, to fill a vacancy In th Depart ment of Electrical Engineering and Physics, Naval Academy. Annapolis, Md.. at $1000 a year. September 11. 1917, expert electrical and mechanical aid. men only, in the Public Works Department, Navy Aero Coming Sunday: A picturization of that wonderful stage success, "Within the Law" tUfv9 .... ,32 lin&Mg Off A ! v if f''iM j ' ' ,; n it1 Y& THE MORNING OEEGONIAN. THURSDAY, . AUGUST 16, 1917. . Enthusiastic crowds greeted Port land's premier showing of this world famous picture yesterday, and unani mously voted it wonderful The atmosphere and the entire cast of players are so truly French that throughout the whole eight acts, one seems to be actually transported to France, and to live with big Jean Valjean through his thrilling career of pain, peril and power. took YIC eight years to write the story. It took two years to produce it at a cost of $250,000.00. As a picture ac tually representing scenes in olden France, it possesses historical value in view of the havoc wrought by the Euro pean war. The cast includes the great French dramatic actor, Henri Krause, and a number of other French stage celebrities. nautic Station. Pensacola. Fla., at ?6 per day. and future vacancies requiring similar qualifications at any navyyard or other naval establishment of the United States or in the Department at Washington, D. C. will be filled from this examination. Further information and application forms may be obtained from M. K. WIgton, local secretary. Board of United States Civil Service examiners, Postofflce building. Portland, Oregon. MAYOR SAFEGUARDS GAVEL Tiny Mallet Not Left Exposed to Souvenir Hunters. Mayor Baker isn't taking any more chances on some one stealing his gavel. Several gavels have been "taken" from the Council chamber at the City Hall during the past year, among them a fine mahogany which was wielded at the time by H. R. Albee, as Mayor. Chief Janitor Simmons replaced It with a less expensive one, and re cently that was missed. Souvenir hunters are blamed. And now Mayor Baker packs his little gavel right along with him when he leaves the Council room and takes it to his desk in the executive office, where it is kept until required for the next session. FEWER CONCERTS FAVORED Park Superintendent Says People Are Not Turning- Out. If the City Council takes the same view of the situation as does Park Superintendent Convlll, there will be nothing but Sunday concerts in the parks next season. He says the people are not showing sufficient Interest to warrant the outlay of funds. "War conditions, or something else, has caused a decided lack of interest in the concerts this season," said Mr. Convill yesterday. "The people are not turning out well at all and seem to be indifferent about the music." Mr. Convill announced an extra con cert, not on the regular programme, to be given in Columbia Park at 8 P. M. Friday. September 8. STARTS THIS MORNING, 10 O'CLOCK t 'THE J '"N cool asm cosy. I '. P" , a :'"prC'-! Wathlncton street at Broadway. I. i. J - ' ... . U A. H. M U r. & . . .- t i i ..ii . i With Pathe News Of Course at the ROAD WORK CURTAILED INCREASED UNIT COST PREVENTS BOIXG ALL WORK PLANNED. Roadmaster Aeon Submits Report to County Commissioners, Show ing Expenditures of ar. Road work in Multnomah County this year is costing 30 per cent more than in previous years, according to a report submitted yesterday to the County Commissioners by Roadmaster Yeon. So marked is the increased cost of labor and all road materials that it has been necessary to curtail road work in some purts of the county, Mr. Yeon states in his report. The report, which is an exhaustive review of the road fund and the amounts spent on all roads during the present year, shows that the annual budget as fixed by the Board the first of the year will not be sufficient to take care of the work which has been laid out. The annual budget for all road work provides for an expenditure of $561,938 during the year, although this work will cost ut least $569,117, according to the report and estimate of Road master Yeon. From January 1 to July 1, a total of $240,317.99 had been spent in general road work in the county. Of this amount, $101,469 was spent in Road District No. 1. while the remainder covers the other districts and inci dental expenses. The Board provided the sum of $58, 000 for the Columbia River Highway work, including the Vista House, but this work will exceed the bat'get al lowance by more than $2000, says Mr. Yeon. The report of Mr. Teon, however, states that no part of the important road work will be neglected during the present Summer and what curtailment of work Is made necessary will only be on those roads which can wait until next year for further improvement and completion. Cider Apples in Demand. GOLDENDALR. Wash., Aug. 13.- Three Days Only, Commencing TODAY: The famous idol of the silent drama in that wonderful success, Woman" . In this photo-drama Theda Bara appears in a character that for intensity of action and the portrayal of a vampire surpasses all previous roles of this nature played by this world famed star. T Other features today are the COMEDY and TRAVELOGUE Q2S HUGO (Special.) Apple-growers in the White Salmon Valley of Western Klickitat County and the Underwood district of Skamania County will have a market this season for all of their cider and cooking apples brought about by the leasing of the White Salmon fruit can nery plant to the Hood River Valley Produce Company, whicl- will install machinery for making cider. BRIDE OF JDAY RELEASED Mother and Husband Will Contest Validity of Murriugc. After spending a nisht in the City Jail, Robert Clyde Graham and his young? bride, formerly Ruth Amelia Nelson, were released yesterday morn ing, the former to A. King Wilson and the girl to her mother. The young- couple were arrested Tuesday night after they had eloped to Vancouver, Wash. Mrs. Nelson claims Ruth is only 16. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson announced that they would make an effort to have the marriage annulled, while Mr. Graham said he would fight the case, and re tained Mr. Wilson for that purpose. Full Breaks Hip. LA GRANDE. Or., Aug. 15. (Special.) That it is wholly unnecessary to get into the Army to sustain injuries while in the service of home and country was discovered by K. E. Divens. manager of the Western Union here. Mr. Divens was returning from home guard drill, in which organization he is in charge of signal details. The bicycle he was riding slipped on the pavement and he was thrown with such force that one hip was broken in the Joint. He is 40 years old. Just three days, starting this morning: Edwin Arden The eminent stage-favorite with a wonderful company of noted play ers in a vigorous new five-act drama: "The Iron eart A gripping tale of a money mas ter's struggle for great wealth, in which he all but lose3 the precious love of a good woman. A powerful, compelling dramatic success. Three Days, Starting Today 11 A. M. to ZT'r." mm u m SISTER DIES IH RESCUE , MISS DAPHINE COM.KY IS VICTIM OF LAMP EXPLOSION. Both Girls at The Dalles Are ' Bndly Burned, hut Younger One Suc cumbs in Saving Other. THE DALLES. or.. Aug. 15. (Spe cial.) Miss Daphine Conley heroically gave her life when she attempted to rescue her older sister from flames caused by a lamp explosion last night about 10 o'clock. She died from tlie effects of terrible burns this morning at 6 o'clock. Miss Daphine, aged IS years, and Miss Nellie, aged had returned to their home at the. residence of Mr.s. S. E. Miller. Miss Nellie started to light the lamp when in some manner it exploded, throwing the burning oil on her clothes. In a. second the room was ablaze a.nd the younger girl made a dive through the flames to aid her sister, who, in the meantime, had seized a blanket and extinguished the fire uu her clothes. The younger sister became ene!oped in the flames and ran to the yard with the other in full pursuit. The older girl threw her sister to the ground and attempted to put out the fire by tear ing the clothes from the girl's body. Miss Daphine was seared, from head to foot and her sister's arms badly burned to the elbows. The girls were rushed to The Dallesj Hospital for medical treatment, but the younger one died. The Misses Conley are the daughters of C. C. Conley. a prominent fanner in. the Tygh Valley distri'-t. TAR Washington at Park 99 T A Washington at Park 11 P. M. Adults 15c ,1