The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current, March 08, 1908, SECTION FOUR, Image 39

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Newspaper Page TextTHE SUNDAY OREGONIAX, PORTLAND, 3IARCII 8, 1908. GIVES UP FORTUNE Heir Forfeits Legacy for Re ligious Faith. PREFERS CREED TO RICHES English "Bible Christian" Sacrifices 9150,000 Rather Than Become Plymouth Brother, as Re quired by Father's Will. , , LONDON, Feb. 29. "Tre man who de apises money," Rudyard Kipling has said, "is bound to be a power. He can bave" anything be wants' If this saying Is true. Henry Baxendale Is bound to be a power. He Is the young man who has refused to become a Ply mouth brother, instead of remaining a "Bible Christian." although under his father's will be forfeits J15O.00O by the refusal. Baxendale's home is on a farm some miles out of Westerham. In Kent. Here Jin lives with his wife and a little com munity of simple believers in the "in spiration of the Word." The number varies. Just now there are seven of them altogether. Sometimes there are more. But, however many, or however few they are, they bave all things In common, an.l live In accordance with Apostolic com mands. Talks of His Creed. "W believe." said a strong-featured, thoughtful-eyed young man in up-to-date farmer's dress tweed coat and breeches, leggings, flannel shirt and soft collar "we. believe in the visible appearing of Christ, and we live in the certainty that Cod is watching over his chosen. To us this world is merely a place of proving, of testing: no more than an ante-chamber to the world which is on the other side of the grave. "We will have nothing to do with busi ness, with hoarding up money in banks, seeking to heap together riches by Ejac ulation, providing against future contin gencies by insurance. How could those whose minds are set upon the eternal realities be dazzled and befooled by the artificial and the untrue? Every one who -Insures his house or his life is de nying the existence of God. We leave all In God's hands, certain that he will pro Vide. "It may be that this money will come to me, though I shall do nothing to ad vance that result of the negotiations. If so. it will be spent In spreading the faith and supplying the needs of the brethren. No Bible Christian can remain rich. However much money he inherited, be would not keep it long. The farm here supplies our needs, and we sell what we have left over, devoting the pro ceeds to the issue of booklets in which the truth is set forth." There is the spirit of Cromwell's Iron sides tn Henry Baxendale's simple, straightforward language and belief. Those who pretend that the Puritans were canting humbugs should visit South street farm. No one could doubt Mr. Baxendale's sincerity. He speaks on sub jects which are usually only referred to in church In a matter-of-fact way that shows them to be absolutely real so far as he is concerned. He has none of the Puritan jargon, but be Is just such a man as the Puritans were. He believes, actually and verily, what the mass of people only believe they believe. There are no pictures or adornments at the farm. Neither art nor music appears to the followers of the old paths to con tribute to the glory of God. which can only be showed forth by sober purity of living. Even the glories of nature seem to them to be almost a snare. "You have beautiful country all around you," a reporter said. Find Danger in 'Nature. "Yes." Baxendale replied, without en ithuslanm. "we recognize the work of the AlmlRiity. but there is the danger of worshiping nature instead of 'the God of nature. We must guard against that." Another point of difference lies in their attitude toward "formalities." Thoy do not hold any regular services, 'l'hcy ex hort and encourage one another at all hours of the day, whenever there happen to bo two or three together at meal times, or as they work In the fields. Sun day to them Is like any other day. They regard the fourth commandment as hav ing been superseded by the message of Christ, and they fail to find any teach ing of his in favor of keeping holy the first day of the week. They do no outdoor work on .Sunday ecause they do not wish to offend the susceptibilities of their neighbors, but they regard all Christian bodies as mis taken which make the day a special oc casion for prayer and praise. Those who are of "tho'Mvay." as they phrase It, wor ship God every hour of every day and need no ceremonies or formal assemblies. Bui-h gatherings together are always, they bold, designed to appeal to the emotions, and that Is exactly the appeal. LIBRARY FOUNDER IS DEAD Mrs. Rjlands Gave' Fortune for Althorp Collection. LONDON. March 7. (Special.) Mrs. John Kylands, who died at Torquay re cently, was the founder of the cele brated Rylands Library, at Manchester, which contains the Althorp collection of books. Mrs. Rylands, who was the daugh ter of Mr. Tennant. of Liverpool, acted as private secretary for some years to Mr. John Rylands previous to their marriage, which took place In 187S. He died In 1KS, leaving her a fortune of over Jlo.OiWOu). She had Since given away an enormous amount of money, and her gifts to the t'ongrcgationalists had been most gener ous. The Althorp Library, which Mrs. Ry lands purchased from Lord Spencer, is tald to have cost her JlJW.iXXX The orig inal collection of books at Althorp. which was formed by the third Earl of Sunder land, was removed to Blenheim, and it was sold early in the eighties In London. The second library at Althorp was col lected hy the second Barl Spencer, and it contained about 40,tw volumes, including many early printed books, which are prac tically priceless, and a unique collection of. Bibles. Lord Spencer could have sold the library for l.o00.iXX to go to th Unit ed States, but he was content to accept a lower price from Mrs. Rylands in order that the books might remain In England. L11 Autos for War Use. PARIS. March T. (Special.) Official recognition of the value of the motor car In warfare Is Implied by a legisla tive project submitted by the Ministers of War. of the Interior, and of Public "Works to the army commission. The s.-heme proposes taking a census of all automobiles. In France and a crassitica tlon of their details, so that in the event oC hostilities the army should be able at a moment's notice to command cars re quired for military service. The only cars exempt from mobilisation are those be longing to the President of the Republic, the roetoffles and other public depart ments. Fines will be imposed for non compliance with the new law. MARQUAM GRAND MONSTER FREE ENTERTAINMENT Given by the Theater Managers to the Rose Festival Committee, Friday After noon, March 13, 1.30 P. M., Sharp. Leading Artists from Every Theater in the city. Funds to be Used to Boost Portland. Tickets One Dollar KING'S MEDAL FOR MINER EDWARD WILIi REWARD HERO OF CATASTROPHE. Colliery Deputy, Although Seriously Injured, Fought Bravely to Res cue His Fellow-Workmen. LONDON, Feb. 29. The conspicuous bravery displayed by Francis Chandler, a colliery deputy, of Church street. Jump, near Barnsley, In endeavoring to rescue a number of workmen at the Hoyland Silkstone colliery In Novem ber, when some of the men lost their lives in the collapse of the boiler house, Is to be rewarded with the Ed ward medal of the first class. The King desires to do Chandler the honor of personally investing him with the medal. Chandler, who is close on 60 years of age, was in charge of seven men re pairing the boiler-house when the col' lapse took place. The fall of a heavy girder killed one man outright, and the others were pinned down under a mass of debris. AH were severely burned and four succumbed later. Every light was extinguished. Chand ler, though severely burned himself, made a gallant attempt at rescue, tak ing one sufferer on his back to a place of safety. He then crawled to the pit bottom and went to the surface for rescuers, whom he afterward led to the scene of the disaster. One of Chandler's sons was among the. killed, and a second was seriously Injured. Chandler himself was con fined to the hospital for some time after the disaster, and at one time his life was almost despaired of. Chandler modestly says he did no more than anybody else would have done. The Coroner's jury which inves tigated the deaths of the victims thought otherwise, and suggested that Chandler's conduct should be brought to the notice of the authorities. AUSTRALIA'S NEW CROP Indication That Tobacco Will Be come Important Resource. SYDNEY. N. S. W., March 7. (Spe cial.) Tobacco-growing is not one of the industries commonly associated with Australia, but agriculturalists In Queensland are trying a good many ex periments with new crops, and the re sults suggest that there is just a pos sibility that Queensland cigars may one day be as much sought after as the Havana article. It Is stated that the Bowen district is destined to become a center for the production of cigar leaf on a large scale. Already some of the farmers have grown leaf which has been very highly spoken of by experts, and for which high prices have been paid. The local farmers are extending their areas, and others are going into the dis trict. Arrangements will shortly be made for the building of a large re handling house in the Texas district, where it is proposed to receive the to bacco loose from the farmer, and have it prepared on the spot. By this method it is hoped that the quality of the leaf will be considerably improved. The fac tory will have a capacity for handling 200 tons at a time. Mr. Nevill, the state tobacco expert, is of the opinion there is practically no limit to the soils suit able for growing cigar tobacco in Queensland. MARSHAL NOT IMPOSTOR Policeman Makes Mistake in Accost ing Austrian Count. BERLIN. March 7. (Special.) The les sons of Kopenick have not gone un heeded. A passer-by went up to a policeman on duty in the Berlin suburb of Halensee the other day, and in an awesome whisper, drew his attention to the fact, real or alleged, that an elderly gentleman who was at the moment crossing the street, was wearing a Gen eral's uniform that was not strictly in accordance with the regulations. Re membering how the spurious Captain had kidnaped a Mayor and confiscated a municipal treasury, thereby convuls ing the world with laughter, and not stopping to reflect on the frightful con sequences, that might ensue from the B A U E R AND K R E I S L E R Pianist Violinist In Joint Recital TUESDAY EVENI'G MARCH 17 HEILIG SEAT SALE OPENS SATURDAY, MARCH 14. 10 A. M. PRICES: Lower floor $4.00 Balcony, first 4 rows 3,00 Balcony, n.xt G rows 3 -AO Balcony, last 6 rows S.OO Gallery. 91.60; Unreserved 1.00 Out-of-town Orders must be ac companied by checks actions of a sham General, the Con stable rushed up to the suspect and, in gruff and peremptory tones, demanded his name, address, and proofs of iden tity. "Ah," replied the individual so ac costed, in bland and amused accents, "you evidently take me for a Second Captain of Kopenick. Is It possible that you really don't know who I am?, I am Field-Marshal von Haseler." It was Indeed Count Haseler, who is one of the most distinguished soldiers of the Em pire. The policeman will probably be HEILIG THEATER 14th aad AYasklngton at. Paoaeat Maim lj A 1133 FOUR NIGHTS, COMMENCING TONIGHT MATINEE WEDNESDAY ENGAGEMENT OF THE EMINENT ACTOR Charles B. Hanford In a Notable, Revival of Three Groat Plays SUNDAY TT m . . r r or night me jl amino or ine onrew Monday ana Wednesday Nights Antony and Cleopatra Tncaaay Xlcfct ad Wed. Matlaee Tne Merchant of Venice Each' Play Produced with Elaborate Scenic Display, Special Electrical Effects and a Company of Unusual Excellence, Including a Chorus and Ballet. EVENING PRICKS: Zmrr Floor Fire 10 raws. .gl.M Lower Floor LeMt e rows.... 1.00 Balcony $1.00, 7Sc, .AO Gallery 84c, JtS SPECIAL MATDTEB PRICES: Entire Lower Floor S1.6 Balcony . .v . .75c, M Gallery Wo, ' JW BEATS MOW SELLING AT THEATER. BAKER THEATER PHONES: MAIN 2, A S30S GEO. L. BAKER, MANAGER Portland Fashionable Popular Price Theater Home of the Incompar able Baker Stock Company Now on the His heat Wave of Success. Week ceTXay March 8, 1908 . i OPENING WEEK OF MISS BLANCHE STODDARD New Leading Woman 3s "Rhy Macchesney" in THE THREE OF US A Western Play, by Rachel Crothers-First Time Here at Popular Prices One of the Biggest-New York Successes Strong Cast Beau tiful Production A $1.50 Attraction for 50c. Matinee Saturday. Evening Prices 26c, 35c, 60c Matinees 15c, 25c NEXT WEEK "ZIRA" more circumspect next time he attempts to avert a Kopenick coup. Objects to Army Policy . SYDNEY. N. S. "W., March 7. (Spe cial.) Speaking at Sydney, G. H. Keid. leader of - the opposition in the Federal Parliament, vigorously condemned the commonwealth government's defence scheme, which involves the compulsory training of all males. Mr. Reid, said that the scheme meant Australia would have a greater army than the United States, and it was entirely beyond the financial powers of the commonwealth. Australia's safety, he declared, lay In the British navy. He advocates the formation of militia. -30,000 strong In peace and 50.000 strong in war. under the command of tne MARQUAM GRAND PORTLAND'S FAMOUS THEATER PHONE MAIN 6 One Week Beginning Today at 2 P. M. Continuous Performance 2 to 10 P. M. Moving Pictures The European and American Craze N Scenes From "THE MERRY WIDOW" The Beautiful Japanese Dance "THE BUTTERFLIES" D'Ennery's Great Drama "THE TWO ORPHANS" V ; " ILLUSTRATED SONGS ADMISSION lOoANY SEAT THEATER PHONE MA4N117 MILTON W. SEAMAN, Mgr Playing only the STA1R-HAVLIN Eastern Road Attractions All Weeks"?l?" Sunday.Mar. 8, 1908 CLARENCE BENNETT'S Artistic and gorgeous production of his beautiful and romantic musical drama - AE oval Mave By Clarence Bennett, author of "The Holy City." Taken from Lew Wallace's Story, "A Fair God." Superbly Mounted. Beautifully Costumed. A Play of Old Mexico. A Tale of Love,' Hate, Passion, . ' Intrigue, Revenge, Devotion and Heroic Daring. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday. Night Prices 15c, 25c, 35c, 60c. Matinees 10c, 20c; ' Next Attraction: "SIS IN NEW YORK best Imperial officer obtainable, and urged a more liberal subvention to the Imperial navy. There are Indications that the government's army scheme may be .modi-tied. THE STAR PHONES: MM 19 Beginning March 8th, '08 AND CONTINUING ALL WEEK THE R. E. FRENCH STOCK CO. Presents the Comedy Drama "ANITA" . THE SINGING GIRL In Four Acts First Time in Portland, and the First Time Produced by a Stock Company. Matinees Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 2:30 P. M.; Prices 10c and 20c Every Evening at 8:15; Priees 15, 25c and 35c. Seats may be reserved by either phone. Announcement , THE PORTLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Management Begs to Announce the' Opening Concert Season 1908 MARCH 23, MARQUAM GRAND THEATER Sraatia 190S, itlarrh 2. April 3, May 1. ('adnrtar Ckaa. E. Dlerke MuagCHeat I2daa B. Joae Lyric Theater KEATING & FLOOD, Proprietors Both Phones : Main 4685 Home A 1026 Week. Commencing Monday Evening, March 9 P. R. ALLEN PRESENTS MISS VERNA FELTON AND THE ALLEN STOCK COMPANY IN OUR HEW GIL A Farce in three acts adapted from the French "DR. JO JO,' by Ullis Akerstrom. MATINEES Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday Prices 10c and 20c EVERY EVENING at 8:15. Prices 10c, 20c and 30c No Long Waits - New Moving Pictures Between the Acts - Feature Films NEXT WEEK "THE STOWAWAY" PANT AGES WEEK OF MARCH 9 FOURTH AND STARR STREETS BEST FAMILY THEATER J. A. JOHNSON, Resident Manager ADVANCED VAUDEVILLE STARS OF ALL NATIONS Marion and Pearl ' Talking Acrobatic Comedians. Arthur Houston Comedy Juggler. Jean Wilson Pictured Ballad. Two Big: Features. The Eminent Comedians, MURPHY AND WILLARD In a Sketch of Their Own. The Marvelous Acrobats THE FLORENZE TROUPE Greatrat In the Wofld, la a Return Engigc. neat. Polk and Col lins Singers and Dancers The Biograph New Motion Pic tures. Pantages Orchestra Direction H. K. Evenson. Matinees Daily at 2:30 o'clock. Nights, 7:30 and 9 o'clock. PRICES Upstairs, 15 cents; downstairs, 25 cents; boxes, 50 cents. . Any seat, at weekday matinees, 15 cents. THE- GRAND VAUDEVILLE DE LUXE Another Wonderfully Good Bill, Headed CARLISLE'S i Dog and Pony Circus Featuring "TOM" The World's Greatest Talk ing Pony STADIUM TRIO Phenomenal Ring Act. HOWE 6 EDWARDS Presenting their Fifnny; Farce, "The Arrival of Mr. Dooley." MANNING TWIN SISTERS Peerless Song, Dance and Acrobatic Nov- ,, elties. 'r- THE TWO DOTTS Lady Aerob ats and Head-torHead Balancers. ALVA YORK English Serio Comic. IVANHOE Rendering "Red Wing." 20TH CENTURY MO TION PICTURES - Showing F. F. Mon-; tressa's Famous Sim-v ulated Vistas. East Side Dramatic Organization Burkhartt fe1dg. Bast Burnslde. between Union ave. and Grand avs., wek of Monday. March 2. T BO It B I, Kb OF A MAttRIn MAN." nj Scat 10c.