THE 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
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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.