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iHY PORTLAND did not support
that splendd play. "The Wolf.
which a superb little company
presented the first half of the week: at
the Heilig. remains a mystery. Of course,
no one expected the enob element, whoso
mental processes move but twice a month.
to patronlzo anything worthy per
That sort of theater-goers is attracted
only by being assured that the roues of
Forty-second street, New York, have
found a new thrill for their satiated ap
petite for lascivious sensations, or that
the star poured tea at a reception In a
house which Mrs. Ogden Goelefs butler's
cousin once worked. Neither was It to
be expected that the other extreme the
"rough-necks," equally as Intelligent, but
poorer than the former, should care for
anything true and genuine, but It might
properly have been believed that the, In
telligent Intermediate class, those who
have sense enough to know a hawk from
a handsaw, and still have a desire for
decency and the good and true and beau
tiful, would have gone to see a fine thing
like "Tlie Wolf." But the Portland en
gagement was a period of "mist and
weeping rain," and the box office receipts
would hardly have kept an extravagant
janitor in cigars for a month, Mora's the
. pitypity 'tis, 'tis true. The morai to be
draws from the incident of "The "Wolf"
is to give Portland tommyrot and piffle
in large quantities. Take a tip. Calvin
Hlllg. William Fangle, et al.
Charles B. Hauford appeared In a rep
ertoire of plays during the latter half of
' the week, said to have, been written by
William Shakespeare.'
Tomorrow afternoon and night and
.Tuesday night the big Elks benefit. "A
Night in Bohemia," under the direction of
that justly famous producer, Tommy"
Gets. In which some of Portland's clever
est amateur talent will participate, will
be the Helllg's offering. Wednesday
night . will be dark, but on Thursday
comes for the first time the much-exploited
and highly praised musical com
edy. "A 9tubborn Cinderella." This at
traction has been unanimously approved
by the San Francisco critics, and has
met with pronounced success in the East.
Then there will be a hiatus until March
4. inauguration night, when the Port
land Symphony Orchestra, with Rose
Blocli Bauer and Herr Waldemar Lind,
soloists, will give its second concert of
the season. Underlined for a future data
is the phenomenal song-show hit, "The
Red Mill."
Arthur Cunningham, the distinguished
Irish actor-singer, gave a notable per
formance of that fine old comedy-drama,
The Kerry Gow," at the Baker, and by
special arrangement remains another
week, beginning this afternoon, during
which -time he will appear tn. "Shaun
Rinie."'
Th Baker company appeared with
much success at the Bungalow in the
dramatization of Miriam Michelson's
novel. "In the Bishop's Carriage." This
afternoon a week's run of the ever
popular farce. "My Friend from India,"
will be presented.
Tomorrow afternoon the Orpheum,
which may always be relied upon to give
its patrons a full value for the toll
charged, will Inaugurate a new bill of
most promising character.
The Grand and Pantages will also
change bills tomorrow afternoon.
Beginning with a matinee today, the
Star will reopen as a vaudeville theater
. with popular prices, under the general
direction of S. Morton Cohn, Portland's
theatrlral wizard. It Is understood that
Mr. Cohn. who has been In the East for
some time, has returned with a number
of radically new ideas In the amusement
line which he will Inaugurate at the Star.
A. A. G.
MY" FRIEXD FROM IXDIA."
Baker Stock Company In th Kat
tling Farce at Bungalow.
It was inadvertantly "announced that
the Baker company would appear this
week In "The College Widow." but tha
Ade play will not open till next Sunday,
and all this week, commencing with to
day's matinee, the. screaming farce, "My
Friend From India." will be the bill.
The play Is simply a roar of laughter
from beginning to end and gives nearly
every member of the company a chance
to contribute generously to the comedy
situations.
Frastus Vnderhnlt. a retired porlc
packer, with his two daughters. leaves
Kansas City and goes to Hew York to
try to break into society, after being
persuaded by his daughters. Ha also
brings with him his son, who Is very
diligently engaged in sowing his wild
oats. During one of the boy's wild
orgies, he falls in with one Augustus
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Keens Shaver, a theosophical barber, and
brings him home. On awakening next
morning he is afraid to have this Indi
vidual face his father, so passes him off
as the Rev. James Tweedle, a mission
ary from darkest Africa. Around this
many laughable and complicated situa
tions arise, and to clap the climax, the
real Rev. James Tweedle arrives on the
cene. However, Augustus Keene Shaver
Is equal to the occasion and pacifies tha
missionary by telling him he ie bis long
lost brother. This furnishes material
for another bunch of complications.
Erastus Underholt Is determined to. get
Into society and promotes a schema
whereby he throws upon the unsuspect
ing "400" our friend Shaver as a fad.
Last, but not least, in this peerless farce
comedy.' comes Tilly, a German house
keeper for Krastus and his two daugh
ters. The play will run all week and the cast
Is as follows: ,
Erwtns TJnderhott. TTOllam. Gleason
Charlie Underholt ............. Sydney Ay res
Tom Valentine Earl D. Iwrlr
Augustus Kerne Shaver. ... Howard Russell
Rv. James Tweedle.
Jennings
Bill Flnnerty
Workman'
Bernlce
Gertrude
.William Dim
... James Gleason
Ronald Bradbury
...Walter RenfortT
..... Haael Jewel
Rhea Mitchell
Mrs. Arabella Streets. .Mlna Crollus Gleason
Marian Hayste Louise Krnt.
Tilly Marlbel Seymour
CUJrXTXGIIAM AGAIX AT BAKER
Portland's Great Favorite Will Ap-
x pear In "Shaun Rhue."
Owing to tha success achieved by
Arthur Cunningham and his associate
players. Manager Baker has. arranged to
continue the engagement for another
week, starting with the usual matinee
this afternoon. The entire week will be
devoted to Joseph Murphy's popular
Irish play, "Shaun Rhue." This play wa
written for Mr. Murphy as a successor
to "The Kerry Gow," and served hhn
for many years. Mr. Cunningham, who
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ARTHUR CVKXIXCHAM, CELEBRATED ACTOR A YD SIYGER,
WHOSE E.VGAGEMEYT AT THE BAKER HAS BEEY COXTISIED
FOR THE COMING WEEK.
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was formerly associated with the best
opera organizations in America, is the
embodiment of genuine Irish humor in,
this sterling old play, and the songs he
sings will ever hold a place in the hearts
of those who hear him. Not since the
days of Joseph Murphy, when the Irish
actor, entertained and charmed the
theater-going public with his plays and
songs, has an actor come so close to fill
ing his place on the American stage.
The play of "Shaun Rhue" Is so well
known that It is needless to give the
story, but it may be said that it will be
presented by the same capable support
ing company. Including Miss Alice Con
don, . who made such a decided impres
sion in her performance of Nora in the
"Kerry Gow" last week. Others In the
cast will be Harry D. Byers. Kdgar R.
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Robert Leonard, W. T. Sheehan, Miss
Lillian Raymond and Miss Clara Coyne.
During the play Mr. Cunningham will
sing "Barney From Sweet Killarney,"
"The Donovans" and that famous old
song, "A Handful of Earth."
"A STTJBBORJf CIJfDERELIA."
Big Musical Comedy Success at the
Heilig Thursday Night.
Commencing next Thursday night at
the Heilig Theater, Fourteenth and
Washington streetst, for an engagement
of three nights and a matinee Saturday,
comes the much-talked-of musical com
edy, "A Stubborn Cinderella," coming
here almost from the New Princess The
ater, Chicago, where It has been running
for tha past 600 consecutive perform
ances. This quality musical play has
been creating a theatrical sensation In
Chicago for the past year, where it has
been playing to capacity business, also
at the Broadway Theater, New York.
It is the latest musical comedy by
Messrs. Hough and Adams, and under
the direction of Mort H. Singer. The
music of "A Stubborn Cinderella" is by
Joseph E. Haward. No musical comedy
In recent years has achieved greater suc
cess and the production Is one of the
handsomest, showing an Investment of
J75.000.
Quite .different' from other musical
comedies, thte attraction has an Inter
esting plot. The opening scene of "A
Stubborn Cinderella'.' Is laid on Columbus
University campus, being on the occasion
of the unveiling of a statue.
The second scene Is laid in a railroad
wreck in the Far West, while the third
and last scene Is In Southern California,
at an orange fete, San Diego, and In
fact has a distinctly Southern Califor
nia atmosphere. This last act opens
with a descriptive ballet entitled "The
Orange Fete," introducing the greatest
of song hits, "When You First Kiss the
Last Girl You Love."
Homer B. Mason has the part of Mae
and makes a splendid young American
college youth. Mr. Mason was a well
known vaudeville headliner previous to
his entering the musical comedy field
and has proven himself a most versatile
comedian. The leading feminine role
is charmingly portrayed by Miss Grace
Edmund, who plays the part of Lady
Leslie most effectively. She has a rich
soprano voice, which she has occasion
to use several times during the action of
the piece. A few of the principals sup
porting Mr. Mason and Miss Edmund
are Ethel Dovey, Jack Raffael, Mar-
guerlte Keeler, " Fred Truesdell and
company of over 60 people.
It la aid that the production of "A
Stubborn Cinderella" is the handsomest
on the American stage. The costumes
are gorgeous, the scenery magnificent
and the music of the most charming va
riety. Lovers of musical, comedy and
theatergoers In general will make no mis
take In going to see "A Stubborn Cin
derella" at the Heilig Theater.
MEIBOTKXE M'DOWEIiIj HERE
Former Co-Star' With Fannie Dav
enport Coming to Pantages.
"A laborer cam love as well as a rich
man" is one of the sentiments ex
pressed In Miss Virginia Drew TrescoU's
new playlet, which will be the head-
Iner at the Pantages Theater this week.
Besides the talented author. It serves
to Introduce Meioourne MacDowell. for
merly noted as a successful Interpreter
of Sardou 'and Shakespearean roles. "A
Man of the ' People" or "Capital vs.
Labor" as the playlet 1b styled, intro
duces a lot of the labor element in the
dialogue, stage settings and atmosphere.
Melbourne MacDowell has a part that
is well suited to the former co-star of
Fanny Davenport. Miss TreBcott, in the
role of a rich woman, who is finally won
over by the workingman in his Impas
sioned appeal, Is about as near perfect
as could be desired in the part.
As a special added attraction, the man
agement present Alsace and Lorraine in
one of the greatest comedy-musical acts
ever brought to the Coast.
The Rich Duo will present a comedy
novelty. "The College Boy and the
Girl." This Is a clever and conversa
tional skit, with plenty of original
comedy.
Clarence Oliver is a clever monoiogist.
who will certainly create no end of
amusement during his week's engage
ment. The two Johnsons will present a sing
ing and dancing sketch which is decid
edly amusing.
The Fan ton trio will present an exhl-
w
bition of acrobatic art and Roman ring
work. They close their act with an ex
ceptionally strong sensational feat.
Jean Wilson, Portland's popular bari
tone, will sing a new illustrated song,
and the biograph will present the very
latest In motion photography.
6TKIKTNG BILL- FOR ORPHEUM
Indian Sketch, "A Modern Poca
hontas," Feature of Xew Bill.
Following Immediately upon the ex
traordinary bill of last week comes the
announcement of another great bill at
the Orpheum for the coming week, with
promises of sufficient variety to please
the great following of vaudeville which
this popular showhouse has established.
"A modern Pocahontas" will be found
one of the most interesting sketches
shown In vaudeville, Ilrst for its origi
nality. It being an Indian show, played
by thoroughbred Indians, with the ex
ception of two people In the cast. Miss
Emma Ralney, being a half-breed
Indian, takes the leading part and Is a
graduate of Carlisle University and a
daughter of the chief of the Shoshone
reservation. The sketch is Indian from
beginning to end. The tepee Is there
and there Is war dancing, smoking "the
pipe of peace and other peculiar Indian
ceremonies.
There will be a troupe of Japanese ac
robats called the Kitahanzai troupe,
who have recently returned from Franee
sjd Austria, where they have been
plavlng since 1S06. they having been Im
ported for the Orpheum circuit at that
time and played the season. The gor
geous draperies and rugs used in this
act are In themselves a distinct and in
teresting feature, the back curtain being
one of the most costly specimens of Jap
anese handiwork ever imported.
"Six Little Girls and Teddy Bear,"
with Everett Scott featured as the
"Teddy Bear," is a singing and dancing
act that Is noted for its pretty girls and
their grace, rapid and Cohanesque style
of dancing.
Miss Laura Hudson and company will
present a melodramatio sketch called
"The Feud." The sketch tells the story
of the mountains of Northwestern Ken
tucky. Nonette is a young woman with more
than ordinary ability as a violinist. She
has a goodly amount of adaptability and
a superabundance of musical tempera
ment. "The Pianist and the Dancer" will be
the name of the pastime that Hlbbert
and Warren will present. They are two
unique minstrel men who are of the fun
niest kind, for while one is doing the
eccentric dancing the other is playing
his accompaniment on a piano, and he Is
a clever musician.
G. Herbert Mitchell, the popular singer
and comedian, will offer something new
In the line of a monologue.
STAR ACTS AT THE GRAND
Coming Week's Entertainment Pre
sents Many High-Class Turns.
For the week of Washington's birthday
a notable vauaeviue entertainment win
be given at the Grand. Those seeking
a place for entertainment cannot find a
better place than the Grand, where a bill
of all-star performers will be found.
Carroll and Cooke have a singing act
above the average in merit and Interest.
During the act they Introduce en amount
of .burlesque and lively dialogue. It will
be an act for people who enjoy singing
and songs better than the "popular"
kind.
Howard Truesdale & Company, will be
one of the big features on the new pro
gramme. Mr. Truesdale has appeared
here before and made a most favorable
Impression. He is assisted by a woman
and two men and the four combine to
give one of the funniest farce sketches
seen here of late.
Frank Mayne & Company will also have
a playlet. The title is "The Sexton's
Dream." Special scenery Is carried, show
ing lower New York by moonlight. One
of the attractive parts Is the ringing of
the church chimes.
"The Tipster" is a racetrack play with
W. ' C. Goodall & Company. It Includes
aiiiging numbers.
"Daly the Great" is an acrobatic
comedian and jusgler who does a novel
barrel-jumping turn. There will be an
illustrated song and motion picture in
addition.
This afternoon and tonight will be the
last performance cf the present pro
gramme, which has delighted thousands
of Portlanders during the past week.
"The College Widow" Next Week.
On account of the immense amount of
extra scenery and properties necessary
for the complete production of the famous
George Ade play "The Collesa Widow,"
Manager Baker was obliged to postpone
Its producflon at the Bungalow one week
and it will sorely go on the boards next
Sunday afternoon with a complete pro
duction, both from a scenic and acting
standpoint. Every patron of stock is
anxious to see this great comedy and
their favorite members of the Baker Com
pany in the wonderfully created roles,
and they one and all may rest assured
that. It's stock premier will surprise them.
There is no more popular or better known
play In the world than "The College
Widow." and Manager Baker was able
to secure it for exclusive production by
his stock company only hy payment ot
a very heavy royalty. Seats should be
procured at once as the theater Is bound
to be packed at every performance.
Paul Gllmore Coming to Baker.
The well-known romantic actor, Paul
Gllmore. will open a. week's engagement
at the Baker next Sunday matinee. Feb
ruary 23. in Rhoda Johnson Young's suc
cessful play. "The Boys of Compuny R,"
which has been his greatest triumph. The
role .of Tonv Allen, which Mr. Gllmore
plays in this delightful comedy. Is ex
actly suited to his charming buoyant per
sonality. "The boys of company B" Is
by the author of "Brown of Harvard"
and fairly bubbles over with romance,
comedv and the freshness of youth, and
together with Mr. Gllmore's immense
popularity here should form a strong
drawing-card to the Baker next week.
Pioneers' Dance Lasted
Three Days
Fourth of Jnly Celebration la "Ore
eon House" at Oregon City Re
called. BY JUNE MAC MILLEN ORDWAY.
THE old "Oregon House." that stood
on the bank of the Willamette River
at Oregon City was the scene of many
pioneer festivities. One memorable' affair
was on July 4. 1S46, in the nature of a
patriotic demonstration. Notices were
printed in the Spectator, a weekly news
paper, published in Oregon Ctty-the first
of its kind to make its appearance In this
part of the world. Invitations wore sent
out months In advance. There was no
postofflce at Oregon City at that time,
and these had to be delivered by special
courier, o'r be Intrusted to the hands of
obliging travelers. Meanwhile, prepara
tions went forward on a generous scale
for the entertainment of the guests, who
came from Astoria, Vancouver and Tual
atin Plains, from Forest Grove nnd
French Prairie, and even from Salem and
the Polk County hills.
Dr. John Mclaughlin's name headed
the list of managers and Governor Aher
nethy was master of ceremonies. The
"Oregon House," a rather commodious
structure of wood and stone, was owned
by Walter Pomroy. and ho spared neither
labor nor expense on this occasion. Col
onel McNighton was proprietor.
tn the basement, which was nil In one
large room, the board was spread for the
guests of honor. Governor Abernethy sat
at the head of the table. At his right
was Dr. Mclaughlin, distinguished by his
handsome face. In its frame of snow
white hair. On the Governor's left sat
"Lawver." the famous Indian friend of
the whites and chief of the Nrz Forces
nation, who had come with some of his
people to show his good faith and honor
his paleface brothers by his presence.
It is said that in his response to a toast,
the eloquence of his speech surpassed
that of the Governor's own, glowing with
friendly feeling toward the white peoplo
who had come to teach them t lie ways of
civilization, and beautiful with figurative
meaning. The Nez Perces Indians are to
this day noted for their oratory. This
chief, in natural sagacity and ability,
was a match for the toen of affairs who,'
according due recognition to his position
as head of a great and powerful tribe, re
ceived lilm as an equal.
There are still living several who were
present upon that occasion and their aged
and wrinkled fates are wreathed In
smiles when they recall the scene; the
strong, kind-hearted pioneers gathered
ahotlt the bountifully laden hoard: tho
silent Indians in the background: the
pretty halfbreed girls: the flashes of gny
color and the merry talk and laughter of
the young people, all Impatient for the
dancing to begin.
Among the older guests present were
Captain John H. Couch, General (then
Ylonel) A. L. I-ovejoy. W. S. Moss, A.
F. Hedges, William C. Dement, Jacob
Rlnearson and Captain James H. Me
Millen, who had come by the overland
route to Oregon the previous year, and
had been immediately employed as mill
wright by tho Governor. The pioneers
did nothing by halves in those days;
they took their pleasures as they did
their hardships, In large, strong doses.
There may have been some of what the
present generation considers essentials
lacking at that historic Oregon City
function, but one thing was there in
plenty true hospitality. Nor was there
any lack of splendid attire. There was
the glitter of brass buttons and gold
braid, the wives and daughters of French
Prairie were especially magnlilcent In
gorgeous-colored raiment, purchased at
the Hudson Bay Company's store at Fort
Vancouver. Many of them were very
handsome women. The dancing and
feasting lasted for three whole days and
nights to the sound of two violins and
an accordion.
There was but one piece of ordnance at
Oregon City in 1S4H, a twelve-pound cast
iron cannon, and it was made to do pat
riotic duty on that Fourth of July. This
cannon was afterward taken over the
mountains Into the Canj-on City country
and was never brought back.
Trap Ten In Busemcnt.
NEW YORK, Feb. 20. Ten persons were
trapped In the basement of a burning ten
ement on Heney street today, and three
of tliem were overcome by smoke before
the firemen could break their way Into
the building. Meanwhile the members of
the 30 other families in the building, driv
en to the street by the flamts, were terror-stricken
at the sight of the persons In
the basement dwelling, beating against
the Iron-barred windows in their efforts
to escape. The three persons overcome
were quickly revived. The fire was con
fined to the lower floors of the building.