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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 7, 1906)
24 T1IE SUXDAY OREGOXIAX, PORTLAND, . JAXUAltY T, 1906. BELA5C0 THEftTER CLOSES TONIGHT Stock Company Venture Is Not Successful, and Manage ment Loses $30,000. ACTORS SEEK NEW FIELDS Manasjent Announces That lrop crljgFourtccnth ami Washing- ton, AVhlcli JIas Been Good Investment, "Will Be Sold. BELASCO THEATER TO BE SOLD. M. E. Mayer, of the-Arm of Belasco & Mayer, who Is a pucst at the Hotel Portland, rtatcd last nlsrbt that the Belasco Theater irould too sold Instead of rented, Several Interests are striv ing to secure the control of tho play hoissa and the general oupposltlon has always been that It would be rented. Mr. Mayer etated last nleht that It would probably be sold next week, and that negotiations were In progress. "The Belaaco was a losing proposi tion from the very start, and had it net been for tho increased valuation of cur property our losses would have boon Quite heavy." said Mr. Mayer at the Hotel Portland last night. "It looks as though the deal will closed Monday, and if nueh is the case, our losses will run only between $5000 and $10,000." AVith the close of the Belasco Theater tonight Portland loses one of the best stock companies In the country outside of Now York. The management has em ployed only flrst-class talent and the pro ductions which have been given the pub lic were what one ordinarily pays ?L50 Kr ?at to see by traveling companies of less merit. Just why the venture of Be lasco & Muyer In the Portland field has been a failure Is hard to figure out, and there are many theories put forth by the speculating public When "White "VVhitUo Kcy" visited Portland at various times in traveling companies the theater was tilled to overflowing by people who will ingly paid S1.E0 to hear him, but when he visited the Belasco for six week? in a repertoire of superior plays, beautifully staged, and with practically the same support, they would not go to see him, oven though the price of seats was only 50 and 75 cents. Belasco & Slayer have spent $140,000 here, have lost $30,000 in tho stock company venture, and have alpo .suffered the lirst failure in a long and brilliant career as theatrical magnates. The property at Fourteenth and Wash ington, for which Belasco & Mayer paid 51O0.O0O; has been a good Investment, and if a sale now being negotiated got;s through the net lo.s to the managers will be cut down to $5000 or $10,000. "Just why the public should be inter ested in the future movement) of the membors of Uiis company is rather hard to understand," said Manager Sackett last night in reply to inquiries of that nature. "It certainly hag" not been in terested in them while they were here and surely that was the kind of Interest which they wanted and would have ap preciated. 1? Oh. 1 am going down to San Francisco with Mr. .Mayer, bdt just what 1 will do remains to be seen. I liave been on the Coast with the Belasco Vr M.ayer company for three years, and whether they will retain inc longer T do not know. Mrs. Sackett has already gone to San Francisco and I will join her there immediately upon closing." "You can say that I am going to leave, too," added Mr. Mayer facetiously. "I'm only eorrv I have to leave so much money in it and take nothing away." Miss I-awrence will remain in Portland for the present, and unless some ver J CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING 1 hbIHHHk i 1 Mr. G. F. Merrill. Mr. Merrill. Mr and Mr. G. F, Merr::i ce'rbra ed their golden wedding In thin l ja uar n. ThT are both natives of Portland. Me., and nero married In that city Thoy arc the parent of four non and two daughter, as follows: a. C Mer rill. J. C. Merrill. G. F. Merrill. Jr.-. Frank Merrill. Mlai C. E. Merrill and Mra. G. KliodcH. all of whom are living with them except the last-named. Mr Merrill's parents lived to celebrate their Mth wedding anniversary. advantageous offer is made her will prob ably rct until Spring. Mr. SainpolLs will also remain here, and while he lias not an nounced any definite plans, it Is surmised by his friends that he has some business proposition on foot. Mr. AVa311ng and Miss Bond are both under contract with Belasco & Mayer and go to San Fran cisco Monday evening, Mists "Bond to en ter the Alcazar company as ingenue Mr. "Walling's future has not yet been de cided upon by his management. Miss Angus announces that she will re main Jn Portland until Spring, when she will gp to New York. "I liave come to Jook on Portland as my home," she said, "and I dread leaving here I shall never forget how kind the Portland people "were to me in the -days of the old Columbia stock company, Then I was fo ill when you think of that, do you wonder that I am fond of your city? I have decided to remain here until Spring, when I have made arrangements to go to New York." Miss .Marlon Barhyte. a sister of Miss Angus, will also remain here, and Miss Eleanor Habcr says she is not yet ready to return to her home In San Francisco. "I can never tell how awfully bad I feel over the failure of thl company," Miss JJaber said. "I know It Is a good com pany and the productions have been of the best that makes it all the harder to bear, you know- No. I'm noj; going- hack yet. 1 guess I will stay up here awhile lonser. Mifs Habcr will give a recital before leaving Portland, an event antlcl. pated with much pleasure by her many friends. Plans or Other Members. Miss Laura Adams has secured a slock engagement in Spokane and will go im mediately to begin her work there. At Its conclusion she will cither return to Port land or go East. Miss Adams hates to leave the Rose City, for she has made many friends here and fiays she finds it a delightful place of residence. Miss Mc Lean has already gone to San. Francisco, from which point she expects to travel to Tonopah. where she owns mining prop erty. Ralph Bell has also gone to San Francisco and Charles Rugglcs will go there, although his plans are unsettled. Mr. Mason leaves tomorrow morning for the Bay City, and after spending a day or so there attending to business matters will go to Los Angeles. "I have nothing definite In view Just at present," said Mr. Mason, "but 1 rather fancy a season on the road. I won't mind having a rest of a week or so. but if an engagement is offered me I shall not take vacations Into consideration." Fred Sumner goes immediately to New York to secure an engagement. Clarence .Montalgn Is now with the T-os Angeles Company of Belasco & Mayer, and Earl Williams has gone east. William Harris will remain in Portland. "We've been so happily situated here," said little Miss Bond, with a, high of re gret at leaving. "I wonder why you Port land people didn't like us and what we gave you." "Why some of the productions given by this company have never been seen in stock before," added Mr. Walling. "Of course, we feel very bad that we have failed to draw here, but don't you think the reflection is on tho public rather than on us? We gave only the 'best, but they would not have It. The Identical produc tions which have crowded the Alcazar In San Francisco for two weeks to standing room capacity have proven absolute fall, ures here. Naturally we feel It very keonly." Tonight the goodbye to the Portland public will Le said, and when the curtain rings down the members of the company who have been working together so many weeks will say farewell and go their vari ous ways. TO COMPETE WITH APPLES STATU HOItTICL I.TI UAI, SOCII2TY OKFEItS PltlZKS. ; Willamette Vnllry nnl Southern Ore gon Will Mnkr Dlnplny Arcalnnt Tlioe From Hood IUver. The two days' session of the State Hor ticultural Society, which will convene Tuesday morning, January 9, In the Knights of Pythias Hall In the Marquam building, promises to be one of the most Interesting meetings or conventions ever held by that organization. Dr. J. R. Cardwell, president, will call the meeting to order at 10 A. M.. and many interesting papers will be read, followed by discus, slon. A large attendance of Oregon fruit men Is expected and a most cordial Invi tation is extended to the general public to attend all sessions. The principal feature of the convention will be tl competitive display of Oregon fruits. This will be principally of apples, and there promises to be a lively fight between the growers of Hood River and those of the Willamette Valley and Southern Oregon. Hood River has been carrying off medals and blue ribbons at such a rate that the fruitraisers of the other section of Hie stale are taking matters In their own hands and have de clared their intention of winning some of the handsome silver cups which are to be given as prizes for the best displays. While it is conceded that Hood River may take the cups given for general col lections, many individuals maintain that they have exhibits of specified varieties which are bound to be winners, and that a good share of the seven cups will go to the Valley and the southern portion of the state. Hood River smiles at this and says it will be down next Tuesday morning with the goods. The morning sesrlon opens at 10 o'clock and the public is asked to attend and take an interest In the products of. Oregon In the fruit line. Vice-President E. R. Lake, professor of botany in the State Agricul tural College, will be present, and J. H. Reld, of Milwaukle. chairman of the com mittee on awards, will be an active par ticipant of the convention. E. L. Sm'th SURROUNDED BY CHILDREN j and other promlnont fruitgrowers of Hood River expect to be present, and the "Willamette Valley and Southern Oregon will be well represented. Specializing Work. Eugene Register. The New Year Oregxmlan contained just the kind of matter that will do great good for the state. Oregon's resources are described in a compre hensive, concise manner, and the fu ture is made to look bright indeed. The Oregonlan shows the railroads under construction in the Northwest, those projected, and deals with only the extensions which are authorized. No inflation of any sort; everything dependable. That is -what makes any specializing- In newspaper -work of some account and certain to fulfill Its mission. As an exposition of Oregon and her resources this Is, in Its line, the best rhe Oregonlan has ever done. Valuable Hd Interesting:? Ncwbcrg- Enterprise. The New Tear Oregonlan was de voted to the railroad world, and con tained mueli valuable information and interesting- read I nr. YOUR MONEY IS SAFE IN Portland Real Estate There is no surer vray to prosperity than by investment in Portland Real Estate at the present'time. It.offers to the investor many advantages which are not paralleled in any city in the Inited States. WE GET RESULTS Because of our excellent equipment for handling city prop erty. We come in contact with owners in the ery choicest sections of Portland and control large interests belonging to nonresident persons. SOME REASONS WHY You should consult us when buying or selling property: First We have made a study of the real estate situation. Second We have the best facilities for handling any transaction in realty. Third Wc have the best-equipped real estate department in the city. Fourth We' bavo the best list of properties in Portland. Fifth Wc place, attend to and adjust your fire insurance for you. Sixth Wc have the best and therefore. the cheapest. If you want a small home or fashionable residence, in the city or suburbs, or a good building lot, your wants can best be served by consulting Portland Trust Company of Oregon S. E. Corner Third and Oak Streets. DIAMONDS STILL ON THE RISE WRIGHT WILL TREAT YOU RIGHT A. N. WRIGHT, THE IOWA JEWELER 293 Morrison Street, Near Fifth WILL VISIT FAIR GROUNDS Mayor and Council men Will Inspect the Forestry Building;. This afternoon Mayor Lane and several Councllmen will visit the Lewis and Clark Fair grounds and make a careful, inspec tion of the Forestry building, with a view of determining finally the question of its retention At the last session of the legislative body, an ordinance was passed appropri ating $H.0W) for the purchase of the site upon which the structure stand, and Jhe measure Is now in the hands of the Mayor for his action. Since the ordinance was adopted, many citizens of the Bast Side have entered a vigorous protest against the expenditure of such a large sum for the purpose Intended, and have urged their Councllmen to oppose the idea as much as possible. It is known that . Councllmen Kellaher. Mencfec, Rushlight. Sharkey and Vaughn oppose the purchase of ground, and it is believed that one or two other municipal lawmakers from that side of the river can be depended upon to vote with them in case of an emergency. Mayor Lane has all along been opposed to the retention of the building, claiming that It had too many whllc-olephanl feat ures to suit him; but in view of the fact that the ordinance was passed by more than a two-thirds majority of flic body, it was thought the Mayor might waive his personal feelings In the matter and ap prove the ordinance. His action, however, in wishing to make further investigation, would seem to indicate that he Is still at sea on the proposition. Friends of the Forestry building are Inclined to feel slight alarm over the sit uation, claiming to hold the balance of power even if the Mayor should exercise his veto privilege. Councilman Sharkey has gone East, and It Is confidently be lieved enough votes can be mustered to pass the measure over the Mayor's head. it is not altogether certain, either, they say, that His Honor will disapprove It. Boy Found Unconscious In Wagon. Joseph Patterson, a 19-year-old boy, was carried home In an empty wood wagon last night and when the team came to a stop near his home at Fifteenth and Linn streets he was found to be uncon A LABOHER'S XEALS. Are All KIrM for Illm, bat Bod for the Profef.lonal Man. A professional man writes from Chi cago: "The food question has been an all important one to mc, "Up to a year and a half ago I had been a victim of stomach trouble and a most constant constipation, for at least six years. "I ate a laborer's meals -and did almost no manual work at all. I was fond of fried foods, meats, fresh bread, hot bis cuits, etc. Consequences many trips to the doctor, disagreeable, nauseous medi cines, and no relief. "About a year and a half ago I began to use Grape-Nuts food, living on It al most entirely. Frlende wondered how I could, and wonder yet how I can, make a few spoonfuls of Grape-Nuts take the place of the heavy meat courses In which I, used to indulge. But wisdom Is justi fied of her children. I have found In Grape-Nuts a perfect food. "I have never grown tired of It yet, and I certainly have given It a good trial. A.nd my constipation with Its attendant ills has disappeared. My stomach lias toned up so that I can cat almost anything, even at night, and have no trouble what ever with my digestion. "Before I began eating Grape-Nuts food I used to find It difficult to concen trate my thoughts on my work or ward off restlessness after meals. Now the reverse is true, and I can settle down to brain work and complete my task in a workmanlike manner without becoming nervous or fagged out. "These fact, as well as the circum stance that T never tire of Grape-Nuts food prove that 'there is something in it.' It Is. to mc. a breakfast food' that is nil of that and not a mere accessory." Naaae given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. There" a reason. Read tic little book. "Th Road to Wellvillc," In MLckax. Your money invested in Dia monds is a first-class savings deposit. We will soil you a Diamond and later, if you wish to buy a larger one, allow yon the full amount paid. Wc sell strictly first quality stones. No goods misrepresented. scious. He had delivered a load of wood to C. A. Myers at Minnesota and Missouri streets, and left the place safely. How he was injured .or In what part of the city Is not known. Patterson Is in a serious condition, having suffered a con tusion of his head. The police are" In vestigating the matter. HELD JOINT INSTALLATIONS Knst Side G. A. K. Post nnd Itclicf Corps Ofrlecrs Arc Installed. Sumner Post, No. 12, G. A. R., ami Sum ner Women's Relief Corps. No. 21. held joint Installation ceremonies last night at the hall of the latter on Grand avenue anc fc.ast nne street. Oftlccrs of the Relief Corps were first installed by Mrs. Jennie B. Harding, department president, of Oregon: Jennie C. Pritchard. president: Sarah Eastman, senior vice-president; Carrie Buchanan, junior vice-president: Llna Swing, chaplain: Cora McBride. treasurer: Mary GiUIs. conductor; Jaco blna Gross, guard. At the close of the installation of these officers. Department President Mrs. Harding was presented with a beautiful bouquet, and Mrs. H. H. Pierce, retiring president, received a simi lar token. Past Commander D. p. Teer was then introduced as the installing officer, when the following officers of Sumner Post were Installed: II. H. Pierce, command er; G. A. Prentice, senior vice-commander; J. A. Bradcn. Junior vlce-commandcr: C. H. Campbell, chaplain: W. J. Hender son, surgeon; George H. Kilner, quarter master: A. C. Edmunds, officer of the day: Daniel Finlcy. officer of the guard; W. E. Haydcn. adjutant. Refreshments were served. At Sunnyslde. the following officers of Ben Butler Post, No. 37. were installed by G. E. Caukin: J. R. Chamberlain, com mander; Henry Worden, senior vlcc-com-mander; J. S. Stevenson, junior vice-corn- GREAT FIRE The entire stock of Wines and Liquors of the Lake Erie Wine & Cordial Co,, left from the late fire in the Antlers Hotel building, will be closed out at 50 cents on the dollar. Our sale will com mence MONDAY, January 8, and will continue until the entire stock is closed out. You will never buy such bargains again. Come early .and avoid the rush- SPECIAL LAKE ERIE WINE & CORDIAL CO. 404 WASHINGTON STREET, Bet 10th and 11th ANTLERS 'HOTEL BUILDING TELEPHONE MAIN 70 CLEARANCE SALE READ THIS LIST CAREFULLY and come tomorrow tr share in this BARGAIN CARNIVAL Boys' Suits $1.50 Suits 98 C $2.50 Suits $1.78 $2.95 Suits $2.38 ?3.45 Suits .i ?2.9S Men's Shirts $1.00 'best Shirts ..73d 75c best Shirts 39 Neckwear 50c and 75c Neckwear 35 3 for $1.00 Boys' Overcoats $ 3.95 Overcoats $2.48 $ 6.00 Overcoats $3.98 $10.00 Overcoats $7.85 Boys' Rubber Capes $1.48 mandcr; H. C. Rifiby, adjutant; T. J. "Wil son quartermaster: J. II. Hucstis, sur geon; W. W. WIckline. officer of the day: Jonathan Moshcr. chaplin; J. S. Hart, of ficer of the guard. The following are the officers of Bon Butler Belief Corps: Fannie B. Farncr, president: Carrie Shrevc. senior vice-president: Jessie McLaughlin, secretary: Mrs. Delttrichs. treasurer; Mary J. RIgby. chaplain: Mrs, Lancaster, guide: Joseph ine Gibson, conductor: Louise "Wilson, as sistant conductor. CALVE SINGS IN CHICAGO Telegram Indicates That She ilas Completely Recovered. Calve is herself again. The great diva has now. It would seem, completely recov ered and last night sang In her usual form In Chicago, as Is attested by the following telegram received yesterday morning by Manager John Cort from his partner. 9. Kronberg: "Madame Calve sang last night in the Auditorium. She has entirely recovered. Voice good as ever. SUnjr 'Comin Thro the Rye for the first time In English. "Will now play every concert advertised." Seeks to Be Administrator. A. "V. Lambert filed a petition in the County Court yesterday asking to be ap pointed administrator of the estate of Louisa "E. Moore, who died In the year ISTi at Otal, Nebraska. The property of the estate comprises blocks 71 and 115. East Portland, valued at $33,000. The heirs are L. F. Moore, Chicago: Edwin AND CLOSING-OUT SALE One carload of Sweet and 6Gc a gallon. Men's Wool Sox 20c values 9 Flannel Blouses 50c Blouses 33 75cBlouses .58d $1.00 Blouses' 83 Knee Pants 35c Knee Pants v 19d 50c Knee Pants 33p 75c Knee Pants 58 $1.00 Knee Pants 83p Underwear Best 50c Pleeced Underwear 35c Wright's Pleece-Lined Under wear 68p Iron-Clad Hose Triple knees 18c EVERY ARTICLE in Our Immense Stock Cut in Price WHEN YOU SEE IT IN OUR AD, IPS SO MOYER THIRD AND OAK E. Moore. Anaconda; Zean R. Moore, Hamilton, Mont.: Posey X. Moore, Chi cago; Louise Coleman. Kansas City. "THE JOYFUL LIFE." Dr. Hill Will Address Sunday Club j at Y. 31. C. A. Today. Dr. Edgar P. Hill, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. . will give an address on "The Joyful Life" be fore the Sunday Club at the Y. M. C. A. this afternoon. This will be, the last oportunlty to hear Dr. 'Hill In an address to men fbr some time, as he.. leaves on a trip to Palestine in about a week. A unique "feature of the programme will be the whistling-.- solos by Charles E. Phipps, the entertainer from New York City. Mr. Phipps claims to be the only palm whistler now before the public. He will whis tle "The Palms". and also one or two 1 other selections. The Association or- chestra -will give a half hour's con- j cert. I The programme begins at 3 o'clock and Is without charge for men only. ! 1 Woman Suffragist Will Speak. Mrs. Helen Dickinson Harford, of New berg. Or., will lecture in the Cumberland Tresbyterlan Church. East Twelfth and I Taylor" streets. Thursday evening. Janu- ; no 11. on "Restoration of Suffrage." ' Mrs. Harford has been In the lecture field for more than 15 years and ha spoken In nearly every state In the Union. She is a. National lecturer for the suffrage dc i ? Dry inesj partment of the "W. C. T. U. Admission free. A collection will be taken. Cincinnati W. B. Calloway was Saturday appointed general passenjser agent of the Cin cinnati. Hamilton & Dayton Railroad. Have 'your eyes fitted with a pair of our celebrated Toric Lenses. Broken lenses duplicated while you wait. Oculists prescriptions fiflcd. OREGON OPTICAL CO. Consulting- Opticians. 17.'! Fourth St., V. M. C. A. Bldg. 364-6-8 East Morrison St OUT OF THE HIGH RENT DISTRICT Low rents is low prices. Low prices is . money saved. Money saved is money made. Our gain is your gain. You save money; we gain your trade. We Undersell All Competitors. TRY OUR. LITTLE - AT- A-TIME PAYMENTS. CURIOS, Amtivitits, IAtarfSl. Indian Stone Knives, Relks, Carvtazsand IdoUia iISTVViJ2T'ze-etc- War Clubs. Shears. Bewt. 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