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THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX, PORTLAND, JULY 5, 1903.
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jwi SEASON of Shakespeare interpreted
so admirably as was done by Rob-
ert Mantell and his company is a
memorable event in the theatrical history
of the year. Portland has not been privi
leged a feast of classics for many sea
ions, but with something almost like
humiliation it must be confessed that the
public did not appreciate it. In season
and out we hear from certain sources
clamorings for a better stage. The de
mand for an uplifted drama is insistent,
yet when given an opportunity to sup
port the drama at its best these people
who complain at present tendencies are
not to be depended upon.
The Mantell engagement, brilliantly suc
cessful frpm an artistio standpoint, was
a business failure. There is little encour
agement in the attitude of the -would-be
stage reformers, for managers and ac
tors to undertake the really great dra
matic works. The churches, sthools and
literary organizations have no right to
complain at present stage tendencies
when they do absolutely nothing to con
tribute toward their betterment.
The Baker season closed last night and
the players will, after the Seymour benefit
of Wednesday night, go on their several
vacations. The big vaudeville show which
will be put on at the Baker for Miss
Seymour's benefit will 6et a new pace in
Its line. The indications are that it will
attract one of the largest audiences of the
yeer.
The Yiddish players open an engage
ment at the Hellig tonight, which prom
ises something both unique and meritori
ous. Airs. Fiske's two-performance en
gagement in "Rosmersholm" at the Iiyrlc
on Tuesday will be the red-letter event of
the week. The advance sale indicates
that the greatest Knglish-speaking actress
will be greeted by a suit aba audience at
both matinee and night performances.
The Blunkall-Atwood Company will
change its bill to "Miss Satan" tomorrow
night, repeating "A Hero In Rags" this
afternoon and night. Vaudeville bills -at
the Grand and Pantages' change tomor
row afternoon. A. A. G.
YIDDISH PLAYERS TONIGHT
Famous Xew York Dramatic Player
Begins Engagement at Heillg.
The first troupe of the original Yiddish
players on the Pacific Coast will give its
opening performance at the Heillg Thea
ter tonight.
The pint Is taken from Spanish-Jewish
history of the time of Queen Isabella
and the Jewish inquisitions. The story
tells of a most celebrated singer named
Bartello. the favorite of the King and
'ourt ' of Spain, who is in love with
' Klvira. the daughter of Paulus. head of
the inquisition of the Catholic Church in
i Spain. He was formerly a Jewish rabbi,
but was converted to Christianity and
attained that high and powerful station.
Paulus hating the great singer Bartello
on account of his great influence and
his personal magnitude toward all sur
rounding him, seeks to destroy him.
With the aid of his suborbinates he dis
covers that this Bartello, the object of
his envy, is a Jew in secret and lives in
disguise of a Christian. (Known in Span
ish Jewish history by the name of Ma
ranos.) who since the times of the Jew
ish persecution in Spain, had accepted
Christianity outwardly in order to save
their lives, but remained loyal Jews at
heart. He also discovers the love of his
only daughter toward this Bartello and
accounts this also for the morose and
dissatisfied disposition of his daughter
toward himself, which only tends to
kindle the lire of hatred toward this un
fortunate Bartello.
This Paulus then contrives a means by
which he discovers the Jewish secret
place of worship, which Just happens on
the eve of the Pay of Atonement, popu
larly known as Kolnidre Eve.
Bartello then finds himself suddenly
discovered In the middle of his services,
the Scrolls are found which serve as the
most emphatic proof of his crime, and
he is led into prison awaiting the terrl
le Judgment of being burned alive, to
gether with his beloved Klvira, who also
confesses to be a faithful Jewess.
One of the most striking features of
this production Is the chanting of the
Kolnidre. a musical hymn, coming down
from ancient times. This composition
-was probably composed at those trying
times of the Jewish persecutions.
Kvery note of It seems to awaken in the
heart of every aiw. be be orthodox or
reform, a kind of woeful Inspiration, and
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it has since become the favorite of every
Jew.
This famous Kolnidre will be sung by
J. White, gifted with an exceptionally
beautiful tenor voice, playing the part of
Bartello. The part of Elvira, the heroine
of the play-, will be portrayed by the
handsome and giftd actress. Miss Ida
Blum. The part of Paulus, which is most
striking and difficult, will be performed
by the eminent Yiddish actor, J. Stone.
This much for the dramatic part of the
play.
The comic part of the play, which is
as essential as the dramatic, since it is
a relief of the painful and emotional,
will be performed by the well-known
comedian, M. Splvack, and the singing
comedienne. Miss Frances Starr. The
company also Includes Miss Rose Ver
mont, Mr. Hofstaber and a capable sup
port. Seats are now selling at the theater for
the entire engagement.
MRS. FISKE AT IiYKIC THEATER
Will Appear In "Rosmersholm" on
Tuesday Afternoon and Night.
Next Tuesday afternoon and night sees
the return of Mrs. Fiske, who at the
Lyric will give her first performance
here of "Rosmersholm," -with which she
has been winning no end of laurels in
New York. It is a story of great dra
matic strength and is acclaimed as the
best-acted drama seen In the memory
of present day playgoers. ' Mrs. Flske's
Rebecca West, as all who have read the
play expected It would, has been a great
triumph for her. As to the rest of the
company, it is like all the organizations
under Harrison Grey Fiske's direction,
of a high standard of merit.
"Rosmersholm" is a modern drama In
four acts. Primarily It is the story of
the love of John Rosmer and Rebecca
West At first having the Impulse of
Rebecca's part only of wild passion and
elfish ambition. It leads her, with all
the cunning of a clever woman cast upon
her own resources, to supplant the In
valid wife of Rosmer as her husband's
comrade, while at the same time instill
ing into the wife's mind the belief that
her existence barred her husband's way
to success. All this has happened be
fore the rise of the curtain, the action
beginning after the wife has died by
drowning and Rebecca has the oppor
tunity to realize her ambition. The
drama pictures the inevitable conse
quences of Rebecca's action, the mesh of
circumstances that knits together a
threatened exposure of the reasons for
the wife's death and finally the ennoble
ment of Rebecca's love through the in
fluence of Rosmer's gentle nature. In
cluded in the Manhattan Company are
Arthur Forrest, William A.. Norton, Ful-
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Maddern.
"MISS SATAN, CIRCUS GIRL"
Blunkall-Atwood Stock Company In
New Bill at IijrlcJ
Farce-comedy will be the order of
the day at the Lyric this week, com
mencing tomorrow night, when the
first performance of the brilliant
farce-comedy, "Miss Satan, the Circus
Girl," will be given: This will be one
of the most attractive bills in which
the Blunkall-Atwood forces have ever
appeared. It hasn't a dull moment from
beginning to end, but keeps the audi
ence in a roar of laughter all the time.
The big favorites of the company, Mr.
Blunkall, Miss Atwood, Grade Plaisted,
who has been out of the bill for a
week, Charles Schad, everybody's fa
vorite comedian and all the rest of the
cast will do themselves proud. The
production will be fully up to the Lyric
standard.
"Miss Satan" Is especially calculated
to please Summer audiences, owing to
its airy lightness and cheeriness. It Is
Intended for laughing purposes only
and no one is allowed to be serious for
a moment.
During the heated term It Is worth
considering that the Lyric Is the cool
est and best ventilated theater In the
city and that every care is taken to
look after the comfort of the patrons.
Thoughtfulness is the keynote of the
Lyric's -policy. You will be delighted
with -"Miss Satan," - the first farce
comedy in which the Blunkall-Atwood
company has appeared here. Remem
ber the opening performance Monday
night.
Good-bye to "Hero."
. "A Hero In Rags" is almost at the
end of its run, the matinee today and
tonight's performance closing it at the
Lyric The Blunkall-Atwood company
has been very successful in this bill,
and all who have seen It are loud in
praising it. Make no mistake, but be
on hand for the final performances.
MARQVAM IS COOL THEATER
Hot Weather Kails to Keep Crowds
Away From Vaudeville.
It takes two things to get the crowds out
this hot weather a show of more than
ordinary quality and a cool theater. At
the Marquam these two requisites are
supplied. There isn't a cooler place In
Portland than the Marquam Theater, pro
tected as it is from the sun at all times.
Pantages New York bookings will con
tinue In force and an extraordinary . good
show is assured for the new week, begin
ning tomorrow. For feature v place a
Broadway comedy success has been billed
In the Rialto Quartet. These clever peo
ple are almost toor funny for hot weather.
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but the exertion of laughing at them is
offset by the fact of a cool place in which
to laugh.
Electra, the young electrical experimen
talist, Is named as a second feature. He
does many weird and novel things
with the subtle fluid. His act partakes
of unusual interest because of its novelty.
This act will appeal particularly to those
knowing something about electricity.
Atwood and Terry, comedians and dis
pensers of lively mirth, are Eastern
comedy successes, who will add much to
the attractiveness of the bill.
Glenroy and . Benell are capable people
in a domestic comedy playlett, "Married
Life." This sketch Is finely drawn and
the comedy vein carries rich values In
fun.
Wells G. de Veaax. 'musical eccentrique,
does a musical turn that proved good
enough for the best Eastern circuits. He
Is a Parisian entertainer and his ec
centric musical act is one of the best In
vaudeville. . Jean Wilson will sing a new
Illustrated song and there will be new
pictures on the biograph.
The bill which concludes today is one
well worth your consideration if you are
looking for a couple of hours of diversion.
The Four Comrades and Cmarles Harris,
two big New York vaudeville successes,
are billed as features. There are half a
dozen other good numbers, Including the
feature film, "Campaigning In the- Phil
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"THE HEAD WAITERS" AT OAKS
Allen Curtis Musical Comedy Com
pany in Famous Bill Monday.
More than usual attention will be
attracted to the Allen Curtis company
by Its performances of the famous
Ward & Vokes musical comedy, "The
Head Waiters," at the Oaks all week,
commencing Monday night. For years
"The Head Waiters" has been one of
the most popular musical shows on the
road. Ward & Vokes, the famous
comedians, made their fame and for
tune as Percy and Harold, the billion
aires who go Into the hotel business
and meet- with many strange and
amusing adventures. These two funny
fellows will be Impersonated by Ar
thur Clamage and Herbert Lindley,
who are well adapted to the roles. The
Dope Fiend, one of the most unique
comedy character on the stage, will
be in the hands of Charles Figg, while
Allen Curtis, always a scream in what
ever he does, will be seen as Easy
Mark, everybody's victim. Dainty
little Winifred Green will appear as
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TOTS WHO ENJOYED DOROTHY BORGARD'S DOLL PARTY.
Miss Dorothy Burgard, the two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Burgard, of 1356 East Eighth stree t, north, was the hostess at a
pretty lawn party on Monday, to which were bidden 22 little playmates, varying in age from six months to five years. The small children, at
tired in daintiest of frocks, arrived, bringing their most attractive dolls for an afternoon of gayety. Various games dear to the heart of a small
child were indulged In, with fancy baskets filled with boa bons as favors. Present were Dorothy Burgard, Bessie Wilbur, Katherine Faber,
Martha Heltkemper. Charlotte Woliher. Elizabeth Burgard, Katharine Burgard. Elsie Sekatz, Clifford Robertso n, Raymond Keefer, Richard Sekatz,
Al Sekatz, Thomas Burke. Francis Burgard, Carl Burgard, All redffciurgard, Elmer Thornton, Lorene Wolf, Wil liam Wilbur, Herbert Wolsher and
Kenneth and Baby McGilvary.
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Polly Footlights, the soubrette, and
Marguerite La Ponte, the stunning
prima donna, as Lilac Held from As
toria. Among the many song numbers
that will be whistled On the streets
after they are heard at the Oaks will
be "Lu Lu and Her La La. La," "See
Saw," "Dreaming," "I Love All the
Girls, and All the Girls Love Me," "If
the Folks at Home Could See Me Now"
and a half dozen others. A particular
feature of the show will be Albert Leon
ard's dancing specialty. The big attrac
tion of the week is surely thl3 one.
Tonight "A Lost Baby" will be re
peated for the last time. This after
noon Herr Llnd and his symphony or
chestra of White and Gold will render
a fine programme of classic and popu
lar selections.
GRAND OFFERS VERY BEST
Coming Bill Surpasses Even Tbose
of Past Two Weeks.
For the past two weeks the Grand has
been offering a very superior line of vaud
eville attractions. The coming week, be
ginning tomorrow afternoon, there will be
a bill which will even surpass them. The
best is. none too good for the patrons of
the Grand and for this reason Sullivan &
Consldine are securing strictly high-grade
acts in the East and Europe. On the new
programme there are two acts, either one
of which would be a headllner on a good
NATIONAL GUARD ACTIVITIES
EVER before has the Government
seemed to be so thoroughly in
earnest in the work of Improving
the country's military facilities. Na
turally this work is taking the direc
tion of Improving volunteer or reserve
forces rather than any increasing of the
Regular Army.
Recognizing in the National Guard of
the country the possibility of a reserve
army which, would cost little and could
yet be made effective for all military
purposes, the Government has become
Interested in improving the efficiency
of the Guard, with the end in view of
putting the 110,000 men in this service
on something like a Regular Army
basis. By 1910 all Guard troops must
be on a Regular Army basis, in every
detail of organization and equipment.
Any organization falling below the
required standard at that time will
LITTLE CHILDREN HAVE PARTY JUST LIKE GROWN-UPS
bill. These are Hugh Lloyd and Anna
Hamilton.
Hugh Lloyd is the world's greatest
bounding rope artist. He works in mid
air and performs all his feats without the
assistance of a balancing pole, an
umbrella or any of the other objects
which other balancers use to assist them.
Lloyd's work commences where others'
end. . This Is positively the greatest aerial
act of the kind that has ever been seen
in vaudeville, or out. Lloyd is assisted
by his wife.
The second feature is Miss Anna Hamil
ton In her Mexican stuty, "Beggars."
This is a dramatic tragedy with a sensa
tional climax. Miss Hamilton falls down
two flights of steep steps and this feat
will be the talk of the town. There Is
no other finish like this in the range of
the drama.
Harry Pllcer Is a singer and dancer on
the order of George M. Cohan. Pilcer Is
said to be the duplicate of Cohan, which
is one of the highest recommendations for
popularity. He was starred in the musi
cal comedy, "Young Sleuth," and is now
giving a snappy act in vaudeville for Sul
llvan & Considine. Oscar Lorraine is t
protean violinist, an absolutely new and
novel specialty. Lee and Chapman will
appear in "Wanted, a Donkey," This is
a farce which was billed for the past
week, but did not arrive in time. Mr.
and Mrs. Ralph Lewis will offer "The
Late Mr. Wild." There will be a new 11
lustrated song and motion pictures. This
bill will be a red-letter event for lovers
of vaudeville. The last performances of
the present bill will be given today.
no longer receive support from the
Government. This work of reorgan
ization Is now progressing rapidly and
has been practically effected in Oregon.
Towards the end of making a better
uuara the last Congress did much.
Possibly it was about the only useful
thing that particular session did accom
plish. Money was set aside for exten
sive Joint maneuvers all over th
United States this--Summer. Provision
was made for buying all arms and
equipment for the Guard, thus laying
the way for many new organizations.
In addition to those things there was
a substantial Increase In pay allotted
the officers and men of the Regular
Army, a benefit which the Guard shares
while in service. An infantry private
gets $15 per month hereafter. Second
Lieutenants get $500 more a year, First
Lieutenants and Captains $600 per year
additional. There is also a substantial
increase for continued service, so that
officers need no longer feel they are
wasting their time.
No little detail of Improvement is
being overlooked by the War Depart
ment, as Is evidenced by three Incidents
of the past week. The first of these
was a communication from the War
Department to General Flnzer asking
what bad been done about the organi
zation of a coast artillery company in
Oregon. General Flnzer. had already
acted and informed the Department the
artillery company was now a reality,
being all in readiness for mustering in
at Astoria. The second incident was
the arrival in Portland of an artillery
Sergeant. He came here on instruc
tions from the War Department to ef
fect changes in the carriages and cais
sons of Battery A field pieces. Battery
A has guns of the most modern type,
and keeps them in the best possible
conditions. "Those are the best kept
o-i i n w T hnvA nn -thp RT-E-fli.nt told
I Captain Welch. The changes to be ef
fected are the result of experiments
which developed minor weaknesses in
carriages and caissons. Hence the de
tailing of a mechanic. The third inci
dent expressive of the War Department
alertness was a message setting out
that an officer had been detailed from
the Regular Army to attend the annual
target practice of Battery A at the coast
in July. This officer. Captain Edward
M. Shlnkle. of the Ordnance Department
will remain through the target prac
tice period and report on the gunnery
exhibited by the batterymen.
Apropos of the increased pay allowed
officers of the Regular Army. Colonel
James Jackson. U. S. A., retired, recalls
an incident of ante-bellum days when
the pay wasn't much more for a Second
Lieutenant than a corporal now re
ceives. In short a humble Second Lieu
tenant drew exactly $30 per month at
that time.
A newly assigned Second Lieutenant
started for a cavalry post In the far
West and while being ferried across
the Mississippi river seemed to arouse
the deepest Interest and ajdmlration of
a ferryman because of the vacant yel
low shoulder straps and broad yellow
stripes, no doubt.
After a time the rerryman musterea
up courage to speak to the officer.
"Excuse me mister," he said, "but
would you mind telling me how much
pay you draw for being u.nt Army of
ficer?" "Why no." said the shavetail, "I get
$30 a month."
The ferryman's eyes opened and ha
spoke in an awed whisper.' "God, mis
ter, but that's a heap of money," he
said.
There will be few regiments, Regu
lar or National Guard, that will make a
better showing at the Summer man
euvers than the Third Oregon. Re
peatedly commended for efficiency at
past maneuvers, the command is now
in -better shape than ever. The ranks
are well filled, equipage is complete and
the recruiting was done during the
Winter so as to give plenty of time to
whip recruits Into shape. The Third
could take field on a Regular Army
basis with 24 hours' notice.
Interest of Guardsmen in the state
shoot some two weeks hence will na
turally center about the Governor's
trophy match. In this event the Third
and Fourth regiments will fight for
supremacy in marksmanship. With
the advantage in ranges the Southern'
Oregon marksmen would seem to have
something of an advantage, but the
Third is determined to win and is de
veloping a lot of good men.
It isn't hard, this far in advance, to
guess as to who will represent the
Fourth regiment. Houck, Shields, Stew
art, A- Q. Johnson, Petrie, Hamlin and
Ferguson will come very near to being
seven of the Southern Oregon riflemen,
and they are a most formidable lot on
any range. There is more uncertainty
as to Just who will represent the Third,
although It might not be hard to name
four or five of the team in advance.
Safeguard Montana's Health.
HELENA, Mont., July 4. The State
Board of Health has made sweeping
orders for the preservation of sanitary
conditions throughout the state. The
first provides that each pupil, teacher
and Janitor of all schools shall be vac
cinated forthwith, and the second that
sewage farms shall be acquired by all
cities. Streams must - no longer be
contaminated.
Rocky Road for Katsura.
TOKIO, July 4. Marquis Katsura is
experiencing difficulty in forming a
cabinet- If he fails to secure a pledge
of support from the Diet, General Ter
auchi, a staunch member of the Seiyu
kat party, may be requested to organ
ize the cabinet.