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THE SUNDAY OREGONIAN. PORTLAND, SEPTE3IBER 6, 1908. FIDDLERS OF AN. OLDEN TIME TO HOLD MELODIOUS REUNION Pioneer Performers With Bow and String Enter Competition for Prizes During Unique Convention at The Oaks. UNIQUE in the annals of conven tions In this city Is the gathering of "old-time fiddlers.- which will be held at The Oaks next Saturday afternoon. ' Incidentally, the contest for scientific or musical points is de veloping some amusing things over which Manager Freeman is chuckling. They will, he says, make affairs inter estlng for everybody and exceedingly perplexing for him. "Are you going to, furnish an ac companist for the players?" is a.fre quent ouestion put to the park man ager. "Most assuredly." is the answer. But when two or three accompanists were approached on the subject-and shown the specifications of the job they hurriedly and agitatedly took leave. Who. of the moderns, ever heard of such stuff as "Ten Miles From "Whisky." "Soap Suds Over the Fence,".. "North River on Fire," "Lake Erie, or Perry's Victory." "Sugar In the Gourd?" Suppose you ask for piano copy of "Merry Nestucca Girls." what do you suppose the clerk knows about that? . The famous U. P. Chase, or Union Pa cific Sam. the author-fiddler, composer einger. who lives a simple, retired life out on the East Side, has been invited to attend. However, the question has keen raised as to whether be is in the amateur class yet. It goes without say ing that he is Quite willing to be slated In the professional class, or In a class by himself, or in any other old way, 6am says, so long as he is wanted. He will meet all comers with repartee. Jin gles quips and bow and string and bar no kind of hold. He will be there with all his neighbors and friends and is ex pected to furnish the climax of the en tertainment of the afternoon programme. Old Tunes on Tap. Imagine a patriarch from the hills turning to the pianist and ordering him or her to run over that well-known thing called "The Prusslc Acid Reel." An here's another who writes that he will have for his little offering that stirring little pastoral. "The Cows Are in the Corn." and then follows that up by saying. "Hope, of course, you'll have an accompanist." D. C. Bowers, of this clt. says he Is a pioneer of 1S52 and that he can play "Ten Miles From Whisky." "Merry Nestucca Girls" and then some. Joseph I Keffer. William W. Gossett. A. Palmi ter. A. J. Huston. M. D. Ford and a number of other old-time residents about town, now engaged In practicing up and rosining their strings, are working up considerable enthusiasm about the meeting. And as to whether it's to be a genuine, blown-ln-the-bottle, sure enough fiddlers' contest, with- no make believe about It. the worthy secretary of the Oregon Historical Society, George H. Hlmea. has given the stamp of authen ticity to the proposed contestants. He certifies to "who's who and what's what." The first prixes will probably be given by the board of Judges, who are to be well-posted pioneers themselves, to (1) the oldest fiddler, (2) the best player. (3) and the most graceful player. Then there will be a dozen more prize medals for the. oonsolation class, so everybody will be happy. Hark Back to Olden Days. How the sound of the old jigs and reels will stir memory of lamp and lan tern light upon the rough floor, where red-cheeked girls and lusty boys of the days gone by whirled and schottisched, shouted and sang. Joined hands and cir cled about, having the time of their lives until the gray light of dawn shamed the red-glowing lanterns and lamps and sent them all home. All contestants are to be given a chance to display their talent and it looks as if there will he a lengthy pro gramme, as the repertoire of each player Is apt to include several old-time tunes worth hearing. Most of the old fiddlers corn music, as it is written. The char acteristic manner in which the typical old-timer starts In Is by taking a huge chew of tobacco, while he lovingly thumbs the strings and "tunes her up" a bit. Then he looks over the ceiling as If spying for a cue written up there somewhere. Then he squints and racks his mind for the first note. "Let's see." be says, "now how does that thing start off er something like this If I remem ber Just right." Then he strikes up. First three or four times he hits it wrong on some note. The old-timer looks puz zled. If not a trifle ashamed. " He thinks that his Integrity Is challenged. His eyes present an absent look Eureka now he has It! Zum-zum-cum rummy zee! "I knowed I'd ketch it!" he observes BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR THREE-. YEAR-OLD PORTLAND MISS. - J Dorothy de Pene. A very pretty birthday anni versary party was celebrated on Wednesday, August 26, in honor of little Dorothy de Pene by her parents at the home of her aunt, Miss Theresa J. Smith, 1297 Cleveland avenue. The rooms were tastefully decorated with sweet peas and ferns. Tha little guests spent the afternoon in games. The children were de- lighted with the decorations on the table, in the center of which . was placed the birthday cake on which three candles were burn ing. Indicating the age of the lit tle hostess. The little guests in vited were Madge Qulnn, Eleanor Pillsbury, Dorothy Crook. Eva Chapman. Dorothy Burgard, Maud McCuIly, Mona McMillan, Hobart Cunningham, Robert Pillsbury and Harry Davis. ' The grown-ups present were Mrs. H. T. Walz, Mrs. H. M. Fancher, Miss Katherlne Qulnn. Mi s. F. Burgard, Miss Theresa, J. Smith and Mr. t and Mrs. A. de Pene. triumphantly as soon as he reels off a few corrected bars. Principal of those who have responded to the Invitation to participate are s follows: Joseph Yates, D. C. Bowers, M. D. Ford, W. W. Gossett, Joseph . Keffer. J. W. Vineyard. Ellsha Carter, Samuel Brown, Robert T. Johnson, Sam Jones, . A. Palmiter, U. P. Sam. F. A. White, Joseph Epler, Jim Parrot, Sam Westphal, T. J. Pierce, Sam Kinder,. A. J. Huston, E. W. Conyers and George C. Rider. t DONALD BOWLES WRITES ABOUT "THE SERVANT IN THE HOUSE; Portland Actor's Estimate of Play and of Henry Miller Published in Dramatic Review. THE following reverently written es timate of Henry Miller's new mor ality play, "The Servant In fhe House." Is contributed to a recent num ber of the San Francisco Dramatic Re view. It stamps Mr. Bowles as a wrlteY of uncommon ability and is something of . surprise to his. friends, who were not aware of the popular young actor's liter ary talent. The article follows: I cn but Inadwruately exprese the x-q-it-.it Ucklins in my rib when I read Mr. Miller deliriously sarcastic ryy to Mr. Hotallnr'a offensive missive. Such condem nation of a production that has met with -univeraaJ approval throughout the United States, and particularly in Mr. Hot&ilnx's own city, weemed to me the senith of egot Iwi. Mr. Miller la not only one of our most -oBd-rful stage directors, but hia Ideals are o h'rb that, like the late Richard Manefleldt economy means ltttle to him when he has an rustic end to attain. Mr. Hotaling'a com ments on the mediocrity of Mr. Miller' cele brated players Is too far fetched for serious consideration. This la to show In which direction my sym pathies lie. and as a sort of apology for my own humble criticism of "The Servant In the House." or. to be exact, the port ray si of lu most important character- the greatest per sonage In the history of the Universe: the most beloved man or God (a difference of re - Igloos opinion) the world has ever known, f Kir Ideal of manhood and consequently one must admit. the moat dtAcuit role In the world to satisfactorily realize. I understand 11 this. I understand also that I am no one and that Mr. Miller 1 some one. My one excuse for daring to expresa disapproval of' vea a part of so artistic a whole - Is that I am the son of a ones eminent Cambridge divine, so that my ideas of our Savior mere Instiled "in my youthful brain very clearly and aave never wavered. Owing to Mr. Miller's well-known courtesy, like the bejoved Sir Henry Irving, to even the humblest members of hup profession, I had the pleasure of enjoying this most- artistic production. I waa accompanied by a lady of brajns and education. Her opinion and mine of Mr. Hampden's portrayal of our Savior were Identical. First, we were offended by his appearance. Truly an ideally nuxieled face and figure for the Christ, but talthough the servant was an East lndian we did not approve of the dirty, dyspeptic complexion. He wis unhealthy to 3oofc at, a man of bilious breath whose presence and worse, touch, would be repulsive to one. 'hrle lived out of doors. He was not a mark or aesthete. Health radiated from him. He healed others. This, of course, prejudiced us against Mr. Hampden and placed up In. perhaps, an unusually critical mood, hence the following" possibly unjust criticism. Mr. Hsmpden's greatest offenee, the one that predominated through the entire per formance, was his studrtd simplicity., or In ether words, his lack of genuine simplicity. CnriM preached and lived the simple life. He was approachable; little children leaned rom their mother's arms to receive his touch. His followers were the humblest. He was a man among men. Mr. Hampden had a cod n a lordliness of manner and an occa sional condeeoendlng smile that was appalling to one who yearned to love the Savior. Ma Hampden has a rich. warm. ' sympathetic Ohrlsiltke voice; his reading, too. though a It ttie studied, was beautiful, but the manner. FVom the first move when he turned at the sideboard and sailed down In a majestic yet martyr like manner, we were shocked. He further offended, when like a diffident lover y telf-consclusly sat him beside the beautl Jl young girl, much his junior, and in a must unresponsive manner, wae compelled ap parently . to listen to her exquisitely rendered speeches. I felt myeelf saying, "please turn squarely to her and look her honestly and unaffectedly In the eyes." Again -when he deigned to put his arm about the precocious buttons (exceeding naturally played, by the way) and said. "Come along. Utile comrade," I said to ray companion, . "Were I buttons, -I would kick him in the shins." which cer tainly Is not the frame of mind the author intended I should be in. Not once did our .savior, as depicted by Mr. Hampden,: look one honestly and unaffectedly In the eyes. His conception wae the cathedral stained-glass Christ. H had three distinct theatrical look a One, the eyes cast down In maidenly modesty; two, rolled to Heaven durlnsr him recitations, aa though he were about to fly: three, a piercing look straight into the unfortunate's eyes, whom he happened to have a scene with, at the time, as though he were going to annihilate him. At such moments I expected to see him work a miracle. But where wae the simple, unaffected human Christ, we all love, with a personal love, which It Is Impossible for us to feel toward the great unfathomable Dlety he taught us of? Again I apologize to Mr. Miller and to Mr. Hampden, who have both attained far greater heights than I can ever hope to reach. Again I want to express my loathing- of Mr. Hotal!ngs vicious tirade, but for two weeks since. I witnessed "The Servant In the House' the picture of our Savior has rankled in my brain. . PARIS TO CURB TAXICABS Automobile Whistle Mill Sound When Speed I Too High. PARIS, Sept. S. (Special.) The Paris ian taxlcabs have been causing uch a large number of accidents during the last few months that M. Leplne has asked for schemes to regulate their speed. A most Ingenious one has been suggested and will very likely be adopted very shortly. The scheme which was suggested by M. Japy de Beaucourt. of the Automobile Club, Is quite a simple one. but most ef fective. Every taxlcab will be equipped with a loud-sounding whistle which will be sounded automatically whenever the cab goes above a certain speed. The whistle will be sealed to the taxioab In side Paris and the octroi officials at the gates will remove and replace it when the taxlcab passes the fortifications. Any taxlcab blowing its whistle will, of necessity collect a crowd around it, and as Benjamin Franklin said, the driver will find that "his whistle cost him dear." "APACHE" MURDERS RIVAL Bullet In Heart Ends "Red Quarter" Romance In Paris. PARIS. Sept 6. (Special.) The Quar tier du Combat in the Buttes Chaumont, or Nineteenth Arrondissement, Is well named and has now become the "red quarter of Parts. Every day the THEATER is Main 2 A 5360 , Gen. Manager OREGON THEATER CO. (Inc.) LESSEE BAKER All Week, Starting; Sunday Matinee Today, September 6 Special Matinee Monday (Labor Day). Regular Matinees Thurs day and Saturday. America' Greatest Contra-Tenor . RICHARD J. JOSE America's Greatest Contra-Tenor "The sweetest singer the world has ever known." Chicago Inter " . Ocean. Presenting by his own select company the hilarious comedy, "Don't Tell My Wife" Evening Pricey 28c, SOc, 7Sc, 9 l-OO Matinees, 25c, SOc NEXT WEEK POLLARD OPERA COMPANY BUNGALOW Seater Empire Theater Co. (Inc.). Lessee, Geo. L. Baker, General Manager. Portland's Fashionable, Popular-Price Playhouse. Home of the famous Baker Stock Company. ' GRAND OPENING of the SEASON 1908-09 BEGINNING SUNDAY MATINEE, SEPT. 6, 1908 TODAY In the Beautiful, Romantic Play, DOROTHY VERNON OF HADDON HALL All the old favorites in the cast Gorgeous costumes and scenery Fascinating plot, full of action and sparkling comedy. SPECIAL LABOR DAY MATINEE TOMORROW (MONDAY). REGULAR MATINEE SATURDAY. . i The old Baker Stock Co. prices will prevail : Evenings, 25c, 35c, 50c. Matinees, 15c, 25c, NEXT WEEK "THE DEVIL." "Apaches" in that district indulge in their favorite exploits with increasing- au audacity, and i scarcely a week passes without someone meeting- a violent death at their hands. Generally the ylctim is one of ,the more prominent members of the tribe itself. Another example of this has Just been given. Two of the fraternity, nicknamed "Begui" and ''Casque d'Or.V both youths in their' teens, had long been sworn pals, "working" ; loyally ' together and sharing in common t.ie proceeds of many a mis deed, until Begul at length, captured the affections of Gelina Raton,; a gamine of only 16, though already known through out the quarter by the name of "Heart of Steel." : , From that moment friendship gave way to hatred. A thoughtless jibe by Celina filled the cup and the two Apaches drew their knives. They were, separated by the crowd, but the duel was resumed soon aftefat the lodgings-of Casque d'Or, who shot his rival through the heart and then, making his escape through a back win dow to the roofs, ilsappeared. DEFY LAW IN SARDINIA Organized Bands of Brlgand9 Ter rorize Peaceful Inhabitants. BOMJE3. Sept. 6. (Special.) The .astound ing prevalence " of ' lawless crime in Sardinia by organized groups of maraud ers and avengers, .who oftentimes turn out to be prominent and highly-respected a la ilautflhul In thfl iMfllnr RfllllA newspaper under the title "Saving Sardinia. iA few nijrhts ago eight masked Indivi duals armed with gruns and daggers In vaded a farm belonging to a benevolent proprietor named Calvisi on the moun tainside near 8 ass art. , They seized the shepherd watching the flocks beat him senseless, robbed him and left him bound and gagged. They then drove 600 sheep delivered to his custody, a distance of a couple of miles to a lonely valley where they ripped open 800 of these animals and thrust their daggers Into every one of the rest. Sardinia continues as from time im memorial to hold the record In all Italy for brutal homicide, cattle wounding, in cendiary fires, and allied forms of dam age to property. The criminal convic tions for the latter crime are 4.32 In every 100.000 of the population. In the single commune of Blttf. where in the above vendetta mentioned has Just taken place, no fewer than 1500 sheep and 400 bullocks have boon maliciously ham strung since the beginning of this year. This extraordinary state of things Is at tributed largely to the notable deficiency of police and t rooted unbelief in the official, administration of justice. , Restores Famous Painting. MILAN, Sept. 5. (Special.) Professor Cavenaghl . has ' achieved a marvelous piece of work In the restoration of Leon ardb da Vinci's ' famous mural' painting "The Last Supper." . By a special new method the flakes coming off the painting have been replaced and the whole cleared of a veil of dust. The Professor is con vinced that da Vinci did not use oil, but painted in tempera and that the heads of the figures are original, none of the re storers having dared to touch them. The painting will now be protected by glass. BASEBALL RECREATION PARK Cor. Vaughn and Twenty-fourth Sts. LOS ANGELES vs. PORTLAND September 1, 2, S, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. Two Games Labor Day, J0t8O A. 2i30 P. M. Games begin weekdays 3:30 P. M.; Sunday, 2:30 P. M. Admission Bleachers, 25c; Grand stand, 50c; boxes, 25c extra. Chil dren: Bleachers 10c, Grandstand 25c. LADIES' DAY FRIDAY Boys under 12 free to Bleachers Wednesday. ANGELA MAY Kt., Feature I Contralto In rinwn "Directotre" Gown (By Meier & Frank) Popular Unique Orchestra -jQg-ltlstojLaugh-jO,; UNIQUE 4th Stark. Minor Ivris, Prop. Pictures That Talk Sensational Dramatic Hit -RED MAS AND THK CHILD" Afternoons. 2 to 4:0. Nlg-ht, 7 to 10:30. i THE Water Fin forSwim'ing MM OAKS FLORAL GLORIES AT THEIR BEST TODAY AT 3; TONIGHT AT 8: "A LOST BABY" 1 Merely Merry Squalls of Music and Laughter by the Allen-Curtis Players.. Beginning Monday, a burlesque extravaganza, with many sensa tional effects, including snowstorm ballet, and coasting . girlies, entitled, "The School Girl." LABOR DAY AT THE OAKS 1 All-day programme, band' concert afternoon, free shows, "The School Girl" two-hour musical show in Airdome evening, concluding at 9:45 with a GRAND DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS & Including a series of special set pieces. Pioneer Fiddlers Next Saturday. Elegant gold prizes to be awarded. 0 3 2? PANTAGES THEATER NEW BILL MONDAY ADVANCED VAUDEVILLE-STARS OF ALL NATIONS Week ending tpday: Unthan, the armless wonder; Minnie St. Claire, the girl from Missouri; E. Loring Kelley and Company; Ted Lenore; The Aerial Wil sons; The Bell Trio; and Animated Pictures. WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY MATINEE SEPTEMBER 7TH LEON MORRIS 8 CO. . Including LA BkLLE HELENE 'And Her Leaping Grfjyhoundsj-Also JOHN HODGE And the Wrestling Ponies. BANNER & MADISON The Greatest Comedy Animal Act in America, FRANCESCO MARACCI 'The Venetian "Violinist. VALONI " , European Juggler, with Troupe of Trained Pigeons. , ELLIOTT BEAMER Baritone Soloist. Miss Siphie Everett & Co., ' . Presenting "A House Wanning. "' JOCK M 'KAY Scotch . Monologist and' Comedian. . THE BIOGRAPH Presenting the Latest Animated Pictures. Matinee Prices, 15c; evening prices, 15c, 25c, and boxes 50c. Dally Mat. (ex. Sna.-holl.) 15-25 -50c Dally Mat, (ex. Sim-noil.) 15-25-SOc Phones Main 6 and A 1020 V THEATER V Pay1n particular At tention to the Enter tainment. Comfort and convenience ol Ladle and Children. FORMERLY MABQCAM OK AND ADVANCED VAUDEVILLE WEEK COMMENCING Preitnttnc at all Tlm the Best of European and Ameri can vaudeville Attraction!. MONDAY MATINEE, SEPT. 7 - WltX, M. BLANCHE CLAUDE FAXSttE CRESSY AND DAYNE ,Khersci Preienting Mr. -rey' One-Act Play "FAOAVS DECISION." of New- England Llre. "TOWN MALL TONIGHT." VINIE DALY . - J-T r wY nl 1- O ' L Feature George M. Cohan'. PIANOPHIENDS -Q- Wa.hln,ton. Jr." The SmarteMu.lcal Novelty la "GEN." ED LA VINE 7 YUILIANS 7 "Tb Man &..eoUi,ma A" Europe'e Greatest Athletei. REIFF BROTHERS ORPHEUM MOTION PICTURES The American Danc'ng Bov.. tMt l geography. EVENING PRICES 15-25-50-7SC EVENING PRICES 1S-25-50-75C Dally Mat. (ex. Sna.-hoH. 15-25-50c Dally Mat, (fx. Spa-holt.) 18-2g-50c TH TAR Phones r.1. . .5496 , .1496 Playing Only the Stair-Havlin Eastern Road Attractions ffiS SEPTEMBER 6th, 1908 ONLY NOVELTY IN SIGHT THE ORIGINAL PRODUCTION HOOLIGAN -IN- NEW YORK WITH AN ALL-STAR CAST OF METROPOLITAN FAVORITES CARLOAD OF SPECIAL SCENERY TRICK PROPER TIES AND NOVELTIES. Matinees Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Night Prices 15c, 25c, 35c, SOc. Matinee Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7 15c-25c-50c TT-TT? T THEATER X M JL X IVlVj 7th and Alder Sts. STARTING SUNDAY MATINEE, SEPTEMBER 6 The Popular Blunkall Stock Company Will Pre.ent Mary J. Holmes' Beaatiful Drama Lena Rivers THE SWEETEST STORY EVER TOLD -MATINEE LABOR DAY- NEXT WEEK THE DEVIL THE GRAND Vaudeville de Luxe Week of MONDAY MATINEE, Sept. 7th, 1908 "The Cream of Vaudeville,' Headed by Geo. Street 8 Co. In an elaborate scenic produc tion, portraying historic erents in the careers of the world's greatest military commanders, supported by Mr. H. P. Kelly,. Geo. K. Ewing, Mrs. Geo. A. Street and Company. Special Added Attraction, Armstrong 8 Davis Will 1 present " ' The Amateur ; Chauffeur," a most amusing automobile comedy sketch, filled with irresistible fun. Murry K. Hill Original Monologue Comedian. Chas. Kendall Presents La Auto-Girl, "The . Man-el." Doro Ronca Gypsy Violinist. McLinn Bros. Triple Horizontal Bar Artists. Fred Bauer Portland's Favorite, rendering "The Last Rose of Summer Is the Sweetest Song of All." Grandiscope Latest Novelty Films. SPSS SEPT. 25 and 26 " COMING EVENTS THEIR SHADOWS CAST " BUFFALO BIIXS WILD WEST J AND COGRESS OF ROUGH RIDERS OF THE WORLD Returns to Sn of Pant Triumphs After Ftour Laurel-Crowned Yeara Anroaa; Bringing Again to Public View VISTAS OF AMERICAN HISTORY Representing Western Development During the Bugged Days of Indian Warfare. Recall ing the Strenuoue Life of the Pathfinder, the. Pioneer and the Plainsman UNITING IN ONE EXHIBITION Sachems. Braves and Savages, Deeds of Dar ing Horsemanship, Cowboys. Cavalrymen and Rough Riders. INSPIRING, INSTRUCTIVE AND ENTERTAINING Presenting an Endless Array of I nequalwl features Contrasting the Rugged Valor of the Western Plainsman with the Daring Recklessness of the Far Eastern Horseman; Lessons In Our Nation's Glorious History, the Rigors of the Barbaric Warfare, and an Active Chronicle of the Redemption of " est ern wllda Conceived, Executed and Con trolled In Its Entirety by Col. W. F. CODY ("Buffalo Bill") Ex-Ctalrf of Scouts, V, S. Army, i Who Will Be In the Saddle at Every Per; formance. Rain or Shine: Leading His In approachable Company and Appearing In Hil Original Role In the Realistic Representation of Savage War and Foray. THE BATTLE OF SUMMIT SPRINGS- A Thrilling Engagement Between the Crafty and Relentless Red-man and the Courageous, and Victory-Crowned Soldiery of Uncle Sam, VARIED PICTURES OF WESTERN LIFE Are Dleplaved in Living Panorama. Founded I'pon Historic Fact, and Showing Step by Step the Onward March of Civilisation Through the Conquest of Half a Continent. Fidelity to Fact Is Maintained During THE GREAT TRAIN HOLD-UP ' And the Bsjidlt Hunters of the Union Pacific: A Faithful Representation of Lawless Scenes Which Followed the Railroad Era In West ern Development. Wherein a Practical Trala Is Drawn by a Practical Engine. A HOLIDAY AT "T-E" RANCH Is a Contrasting Illustration of Peace and War. The Pastimes of the Plainemen an, the Pleasures of the Pioneer. .1 THE WHOLE WORLD CONTRIBUTES Men and Horses. Supplying the Cast of Characters and Furnishing Authenticity for Every Detail of the Exhibition. Indians, Ger mans. Cowboys. Cossacks. Western Glrla Japanese. Briton, and Mexicans are In the Saddle Side by Side. Representing In Verity REAL ROUGH RIDERS ' Who Know Nothing of Fear but Possess Sur passing Expertness In Equestrian Skill. TWICE DAILY. RAIN OR SHINE, 2 and 8 P. M. Admission (Including Seatl, SO cts. Grandstand chairs (Including admission) 1, on eale day of Exhibition at Sherman, Clay Jt Co.. 6th and Morrison. Children under 10 years, half price. Aii seats protected from sua and rain by Immense canvas canopy ,
