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cality. "Alabama" was one of the great
est plays on the American stage. It was
written by Augustus Thomas. This suc
cess he followed by "Arizona, ' another
of America' greatest dramas. These have
been followed by other dramatists with
other plays of other states, and of the
list "Utah" is the newest.
The possibilities of play material in
Utah State have long been recognized by
authors, but until recently the makers
of plays overlooked this mine of material.
A careful student of the state has gone
over the field and collected a story which
will be found unusually interesting. While
the story Is Intensely dramatic, the com
edy vein has not been slighted. There are
more smiles than tears in "Utah," and
the tears that are called for come natur
ally. The situations have been written in
a strong, striking style, and the plot is
developed on strictly original lines.
As this will be the first production of
"Utah" on the Pacific Coast, It will un
doubtedly attract general attention
from the local theater-goers. Special
scenery has been painted for the pro
duction, which will be equipped with
electrical effects and mechanical de
vices, i
This afternoon and night will close the
engagement of "The Life That Kills."
TUB season for traveling attractions
at the Hcilig closed last night with
Ethel Barrymore's performance of
"Cousin Kate," and there will be noth
ing to Illuminate the darkness of that
theater .until next September, when the
new bookings will commence coming. The
Baker is also closed for the Summer, and
will offer nothing more until the stock
company opens its season next Autumn.
The Marquam will continue to offer en
tertainment to the local public, the en
gagement of Xance O'Xeil which will
cover a period of four weeks commencing
tomorrow night being one of the most
important theatrical announcements of
the year. The distinguished tragedienne
will open in "The Sorceress" on Monday
night, changing to "Ingomar" ' for Thurs
day and the rest of the week. In Miss
O'Ncll's support will be McKee Rankin,
one of the deans "of the American stage;
Franklin Underwood, a popular young
leading man; Frances Slosson, already a
Portland favorite, and a number of other
well-known people. The Marquam will
offer vaudeville this afternoon and to
night. "A Fair Rebel" will be given Its final
performances this afternoon and tonight
at the Lyric, while tomorrow night "The
Man From the West" will be presented
for the week.
At the Star the bill last week was "The
Life That Kills," which will be repeated
at a matinee today and tonight.
Commencing tomorrow night "Utah"
will be the bill.
Vaudeville was better than usual at the
Grand and Pantages. A. A. Q.
Dorothy (Dot) Bernard Is a young
actress in whom Portland takes a special
Interest. She came here five years ago
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William
Bernard, at the time of the organization
of the original Baker stock . company.
She was 12 years old at the time, and
until she outgrew children's parts was
the most popular child actress the local
public has ever known. For a time she
was a student at the St. Helen's Hall and
is identified with the -younger society set.
During the past season she has been act
ing witft her father's company at El
Paso, Tex., and but recently returned to
Portland. She is an accomplished horse
woman and swimmer and a brilliant
French scholar. During the coming season
she will appear occasionally with the
Baker stock, of which her father is to
be stage director, although most of her
time will be devoted to preparation for a
serious stage career, which, In view of
her unusual ' talent, seems assured her.
Few girls of 17 have traveled so widely as
Miss Bernard. She was born in South
Africa while her parents were playing
an engagement In Cape Colony, and has
made two trips around the world. Her re
turn to the local stage as one of the fea
tures of the American specialty vaude
ville show at the Marquam has been an
occasion of great local interest, and she
has received an ovation each time she has
appeared.
OPENS IX
"THE SORCERESS'
Nance O'Xeil Begins Engagement
Tomorrow at the Marquam.
The play decided on for the opening
of Nance O'Neil's engagement at the
Marquam is "The - Sorceress," which
was especially written for Sarah Bern
hardt, by Vlctorlen Sardou, and orig
inally acted by the French actress at
the Sarah Bernhardt Theater, Paris.
Louis Parker, an author of note, trans
lated the play for its American pre
sentation. The action of "The Sorceress" takes
place in and near Toledo, Spain, in the
year 1507, and deals principally with
the persecution of the Moors of Car
dinal Xlmenes, Archbishop of Toledo,
and Grand Inquisitor. Zoraya, the
character played by Miss O'Neil, is a
Moorish girl, the daughter of a man
skilled in healing, who, upon his death,
Imparted his secrets to his daughter,
who in turn becomes even more skilled
In curing the Ills and maladies of her
people than her father. Gradually the
fact that she possesses a curious power
becomes known to the inquisitor, and
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claiming that she is a sorceress, the
Cardinal Ximenes determines to burn
her at the stake. Don Enrique de
Paiaclos, a young Spanish nobleman
betrothed to Joana, daughter of Lopez
de Padilla, Governor of Toledo, is
given the task of arresting Zoraya.
He starts on his mission, vowing to
bring the sorceress back with him, but
upon their meeting he falls a victim
to her charms and allows her to go
free.
The inquisition is very strict con
cerning the relationship of Moors and
Christians, the death penalty being
imposed upon all those Christians who
become lovers of Moors. Th affair be
tween Don Enriquez and Zoraya con
tinues uninterupted for some time, and
finally' the Cardinal's suspicions are
aroused and Don Enriquez is compelled
to hasten his marriage to Joana.
Zoraya discovers that the wedding in
tO'take place and appears at the palace
on the wedding night. She goes to
the chamber of Joana and puts her In
a deep Hypnotic sleep, from which no
one can awaken her but herself. Don
Enriquez and Zoraya meet and his
great love' for her asserts itself. They
decide to fly to Africa where they can
be happy in their love.
"The Sorceress" will be presented on
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday even
ings and at the Wednesday matinee.
The latter part of the week will be
devoted to the beautiful classic drama
"Ingomar."
Miss O'Neil will be supported by an
excellent company Including Franklyn
Underwood, who has neen specially en
gaged, and will play all the leading
parts with her during her engagement.
Allen, of the
in acquiring the
Murphy and Director
Lyric, have succeeded
rights to the big new success, "The Man
from the West." which has created such
a sensation wherever it has been pre
FAMOUS MAGICIAN AT GRAND
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Charles Carter Headliner on Splen
did BUI Tills Week.
While the vaudeville entertainment at
the Grand during the past week eclipsed
all previous efforts, the bill booked for
this week promises to be even better.
Charles Carter is the headliner. He is a
world-famous magician who has mas
tered the secrets of the Yogi and gives
a performance which will never be for
gotten by those fortunate enough to wit
ness it. Carter know all the mysteries
of the adepts in magic and the patrons
of the Grand can look for a particu
larly startling act from him. The second
big feature is Abigail Price, the psychic
marvel and mental telepathist, who gives
a demonstration which seems to be a
chapter from the supernatural. These
acts, separately and together, will prob
ably cause more talk and comment than
any other vaudeville pertormers wno
have visited this city at any time.
Joseph J. and Myra Davis Dowling, in
ternational artists, will present tne
charming playlet, "A Sagebrush Widow,"
and the title gives some Idea oi me cnar
aeter of the comedy. The four Shannons
are singers and dancers. This is a noted
act and one which "has traveled in the
best company for years. Harry Braham
Is known as the man of 1W laces, Decause
of his lightning changes and cleverness
of disguise. Gavin, Piatt and Peaches
present "The Stolen Kid," a play which
will make a hit, according to advance
reports. Joe Thompson, the popular song
iiincintnr. will render "Honey Boy," th
new song, and the Grandlscope will have
the latest moving pictures.
This afternoon and night will be the
closing performances of the present great
bill headed by "The Hrghtoned Burglar"
and the rest of the all-headline, acts and
features.
weet-voiced singer whose voice has been
praised liberally by the musical critics.
She will sing a programme of selected
solos. "
The Perris, a man and a woman, do a
great comedy juggling turn. This comes
with high recommendations from Goth
am, where it went big for many months.
Jean Wilson will sing a new illustrated
song and brand new moving pictures will
conclude the performance.
FOIiliOW CROWD TO THE OAKS
Attendance at Popular Amusement
Resort Is Growing Daily.
Follow the crowd and you won't go
wrong, said a wise man. huu h jvw
low his advice In Portland you will go
to the Oaks. The crowd certainly goes
there; for It is the most pleasant spot in
the whole Northwest these hot Summer
days.
For picnics and outing parties it is
ideal, for there is an abundance of shade
and a beautiful lawn. The management
will take pleasure in providing whatever
is needed for the entertainment of your
friends either at a card party or a picnic.
Many are taking advantage of the Invita
tion and numerous events or inai jtmu
are beiitg held.
There is almost an endless variety or
amusements at the big park this season.
more high-class features than have ever
been offered there. Schilzonyi's wonder
ful Hungarian band is of course the big
feature, for it is one of the best concert
bands that ever touched the West. The
band has literally played its way into the
hearts of the Portland public.
Among the other attractions are the.
Whang-Ho. the queer old Chinese pirate
chaser that was used more than 100 years
ago to rid Chinese waters of pirates. "The
Spray of Life" is a beautiful electrical
Illusion that pleases every one who sees
it. There are the skating rink, dancing
pavilion, animal show, chutes, bumps.
tours of the world and many other attrac
tions any one" of which Is a whole enter
tainment of itself.
It is likely that in no other park in
America was there such an orderly crowd
as the one that attended the Oaks on the
Fourth. Of the enormous number there
was not a single arrest and not a single
drunken person was observed. The fire
works at the Oaks on that day, by the
way, were the most novel and startling
that have ever been seen in Portland.
Double tracks to the Oaks have been
finally completed and a number of new
cars have been placed on the run. There
are consequently none of the delays which
at one time accompanied the trip.
BIG NEW BILL AT PAXTAGES
Notable Acts Secured Through East
ern. Booking House. '
Another big week is coming to a close
pt Pantaees. to be succeeded in its turn
by still another big offering. The show
just closing was perhaps the best vaude
ville show ever presentea in ruiuwiu.
There was not a weak act on the bill.
Francelia, the young Hercules who
catches a 300-pound torpedo shot from
a spring, is the season's surprise, and
manv theatergoers went to Pantages
twice find three times to see his remark
able act. This exceptional bill will be
nresented Sunday for the last time.
It will be succeeded by a collection of
expensive acts secured by vantages
"THE MAX FROM THE WEST"
Allen Company in Great New Bill at
the Lyric. . .
After weeks of negotiation, Manager
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FORREST SEABTRY, WITH THE AIXEN STOCK COMPASY IN "THE
... . MAN FROM THE WEST," AT THE LYRIC.
senled. It was a lucky stroke and now
they are able to offer their patrons
something remarkably good for the week
commencing tomorrow night. The play
is one of the type of frontier comedy
dramas of which "The Virginian" and
"Arizona" are so familiar. In many
respects it is declared to be superior to
these two and there has not been a play
in recent years that has been more pop
ular. It deals with life on the cattle
ranges and in the mining camps of the
frontier and all the familiar types of
those localities are correctly represented.
The principal character is a young cat
tle king of the Texas plains who is sep
arated from his wife and children
through the conspiracies of a villain mas
querading as a friend. After years of
estrangement and after he has become
rich and famous, they are all reunited
by his beautiful daughter, who acts as
the good angel of the play.
This is the bare skeleton of the plot,
there being a number of beautiful ro
mances interwoven through it and an
abundant supply of comedy. This is
Jqsephtne Deffrey's last week as leading
woman of the company, as she will give
way at the end of the week to Verna
Felton, who will return from her vaca
tion. Forrest Seabury, one of the best
light comedians in the country, will have
a part that Just suits him and Mrs. Clara
Allen. Ralph Belmont, Marie Thompson
and the others will not be behind. The
scenery and effects will be the most elab
orate and expensive seen here for some
time.
afternoon and tonight "Ji. Fan
will be repeated for the last
It is a play everybody should see.
This
Rebel"
times.
STAR WlLU PRESENT "UTAH"
Latest State Drama to Be Produced
by Stock Company.
"Utah," the latest of state dramas,
will be presented for the first time in
Portland at the Star Theater by the pop
ular stock company all this week, start
ing with the performance tomorrow night.
There will be the usual matinees, Tues
day. Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
State dramas are always interesting, as
Jjejr show Ufa pecul&E ta a certain, lo-
Eastern booking-house. Whittier and
troupe and E. C. Strickland are an
nounced as the respective features. The
Strickland Company presents an excep
tionally funny and stirring comedy
sketch, while Strickland, otherwise known
as the Musical Rube, keeps the fun
moving in a whirlwind. ' As Hiram Skid
der, of Skldville, he has been meeting
with success on many Eastern circuits.
and is sure of making good on tha
Coast.
The Southern quartet is another note
worthy part of the new bill. This Is
the original Southern quartet of negro
singers who have attracted wide atten
tlon. They were in Portland some years
ago In "Under Southern Skies," and
"South Before the War."
Miss Cecile Hobson soprano, is
The Grand
VAUDEVILLE DE LUXE.
FOR THE ENTIRE WEEK
OF JULY 8.
Another Great Big Bill of
Headliners, Topped by
CHARLES
CARTER
"Ihe Mysteries o! the
Yogi"
Presenting a Series of Modern
Miracles.
SPECIAL ADDED FEATURE,
ABIGAIL
PRICE
The Psychic Marvel and
Indescribable
Phenomenon
A CHAPTER FROM THE
SUPERNATURAL. .
The International Artists,
JOSEPH J. and MYRA DAVIS
DOWLING,
Presenting "A Sagebrush
Widow."
GAVIN, PLATT and
"PEACHES,"
Presenting "The Stolen Kid."
THE FOUR SHANNONS,
Harmony Singers and Dancers.
HARRY BRAHAM,
"The Man With 100 Faces."
JOE THOMPSON,
V Honey Boy."
20TH CENTURY MOTION
PICTURES,
"The Great Caribou Hunt."
Time and Prices Remain the
Same.
TBEt
Chutes Gate at Sellwobd
a 8 A. M. for Picnickers
The Rose City' Famous
Pleasure Park
Mill Station, Open Sunday ja,
and Swimming Classes.
HAVE YOU BEEN DOWN THE LINE? H
"srRAY OV UFE"r-s th" new
Butterfly Girl today.
WHANG HO Floating museum
of warfare
DANCING PAVILION Best or
chestra; prizes Friday.
STTIHR'S ANIMAL SHOW New
features. A parrot given away.
RINK Popularity increases; lots
of skates. Four sessions.
BOWLING ALLEYS Prizes
given for scores.-
TAVERN Fine chicken dinners, 2ff
75 cents. SJV
AERIAL WHIRL AND CHUTES 35
The "Wakingest" rides. at
THEATER Stunts by Flemish 2?
Oak Canaries. Sj
LAUGHING GALLERY The 3?
place for foolish fits.
L O n I Idaho horse with the 3?
haunted eye.
BATH PAVILION Try new to- 3?
boggan dip.
Double Concert Bill Sunday-SCHILZONYPS
HUNGARIAN HUSSARS
Their engagement end soon hear them. In preparation,
descriptive stores with sensational and plctoral effects. .
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CARS
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From First and Aider every 19 minutes. Open trailers,;
seats for all. Ride to Oaks in 14 minutes over new double-,
track and loop. No more vexatious waits.
MARQUAM GRAND
PHONE MAIN 6
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Commencing Monday, July 8th
SPECIAL SUMMER ENGAGEMENT
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Supported by a company of exceptional merit in a reper
toire of classic plays.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Evenings and Wednesday
Matinee, Sardou's Spectacular Drama
THE SORCERESS
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Evenings and Sat
urday Matinee
INGOMAR xSAS
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Reservation of seats for the entire engagement can r
be made at the Box Office.
PRICES Night, 25c. 50c, 75c, $1. Boxes and Loges $1
Matinees, 25c, 50c, 75c. Boxes and Loges $1.00. .
Next Week Sudermann's Powerful Play "MAGD
MARQUAM GRAND (Phone Main 6) Matinee Today, 2:15. Tonigh
Last Two Performances
AMERICAN SPECIALTY COMPANY
15-BIG ACTS
', The Last Opportunity of Seeing Portland Rosa Carnival Pictures
Evening 50c, 25c and 10c Matinees 25c anj
THE STAR,
TELEPHONE MAIN 5496
FOR THE ENTIRE WEEK OF JULY 8TH, 1907 .
The Reorganized Star Stock Company Will Pre
sent tne ureat uomedy buccess by
Lem B. Parker
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A New and Novel Plot
A Pile of Laughs
A Lot of Excitement
A Few Scattering: Tears
And All the Scenery and Effects
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Matinees Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30;
prices 10c and 20c. Every Evening at 8:15; prices 10c, 20c and 30c.
Beacrred SeaU may be secured for all performances by telephone Main 5496.
LYRIC THEATER
Home A 1026 Both Phones Main 4685
WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY, JULY 8TH.
THE ALLEN STOCK CO.
Presenting
THE MAN FROiyt
THE WEST
Matinees Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Prices,
10c and 20c. Every evening at 8:15. Prices, 10c, 20c, 30c,
Seats can be ordered by both phones. '
Next Week: JTeSL: SdTf SWEET NELL OF OLD DRURY.
WEEK OF
JULY 8TH
PANTAGES
4TH AND
STARK STS.
BEST FAMILY THEATER. J. A. JOHNSON, RESIDENT MGR.
CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCES TODAY
THE SOUTHERN
QUARTET
Favorite Darky
Singers.
CECILE HOBSON
Soprano.
JEAN WILSON
Illustrated Song.
Pantages Announces
the Two Eastern
Features :
WHITHER 8 COMPANY
Comedy Sketch and
E. C. STRICKLAND
The Musical Rube.
TWO BIG HITS
THE PERRIS
Comedy Jugglers. :
BI0GRAPH
Latest Motion
Pictures.
PANTAGES
ORCHESTRA
Best in the city.
For the Best Show in the Coolest Place Go to PANTAGES.
Performances daily at 2 :30, 7 :30 and 9 P.- M.
Admission 10c, with reserved seats 20c. Boxes 25c.
Any seat at weekday matinees for TEN CENTS.
Sarah Bernhardt has been elected
to the Society of Authors of France.
She has always shown great interest
in, the .society.
Lee Willard has just completed a
successful tour of the West, and is
now in New York arranging for aji
early, opening next season