THE SUNDAY OREGONIAN, PORTLAND. MARCH 31, 1912-
BAKER THEATER OPENS
STOCK SEASON TODAY
Firrt Play Which Will Be Presented Is "The Fourth Estate," to Be Fol
lowed by "Mrs. WlT of the Cabbage Patch" and Others.
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THE opening of the Baker tock
rcmpin; 1 always of more than
ordinary Interest to many theater
i:oer. u this organization has won a
distinctive place In amusement mat
ters lora'.ljr. Kor 10 yeara It haa played
an Important part In the history of the
city's amusement world, and during: all
that time has been Inactive only a Xew
months now and then, when clrcum
tnees such as the lack of an ade
iute place to play or a dearth of Rood
stock play, have made such Inaction
adrlsablr. And at such times there Is
invariably a large class of playgoers
who want stock, dissatisfied.
To t ese. and hundreds of others nit
quite so one-minded In their pleasure
seeking, the roopenlns; of the company
today, after nearly a whole season of
quiet. Is an event of Importance. Man
ager Baker saya that the reason Tort
land has not had the company so far
this season Is both because be bad no
adequate place to present tt and also
because up uutil the past few
weeks there have been practically
no nw plays released for stock. But
the closing of the road attractions at
the Baker and the sudden Jarrlns; loose
of manv recent bis; New York suc
cesses Into the stock market now
makes It possible to offer a most Ideal
season, runntns; up Into the Summer.
A company has been ornanlxed. head
ed by Wlllard Mack and Maude Leone,
whose photographs were published
last week. A few of the other members
are shown above, all of whom are en
tirely new to Portland wl:h the ex
ception of J. Frank Burke, who proved
lils worth last season during the
Koberts-Bers;en engagement at the Ba
ker and a few weeks previous to that.
Mr Burke Is without doubt one of the
roost excellent character actors Baker
stock bas ever had.
The advent of a new character wo
man Is Interesting and Marie Baker tno
relation to Manager Baker, by the way)
It la predicted will become popular. She
has a charming personality and comes
from a lone engagement with the Al
c;xmr company, at San Francisco, and
also the Hakr company, at Seattle.
Margaret Marriott, tae charming little
Ingenue. Is an Eastern product and
lias her laurels to win In this city, be-
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' line Dunlap In the title role, Byron
Douglas. Harry MalnhalU B. Paton
Gibbs. Edwin Korsberg. Naomi Chlldeca, ,
Harry C. Bradley, Edna Mayo and Helen ,
Courtney. j
ATTRACTIVE IIiAT IS COMITfO !
"Rrberrs of Sonnjbrook fttm" to!
- Be at Hellla; Jlieater.
"Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm," '
I Klaw A Erlanger'a production, headed
by t'rsnla St. George, will be the) at
traction at the Heillff Theater, com
mencing; Easter Sunday, April 7, with
special woman's matinee Wednesday
and the usual matinee Saturday. It
comes to Portland direct from Its en
gagement at San Francisco, en route
to Seattle.
This Is the original big; production
and this Is its first season on the road.
It having only played In New Tork,
Chicago and Boston for the last two
years. Not a few people In Portland
had tho pleasure of seeing this play i
during Us one year of triumph at Pavld
itelnsco's Itepubllc Theater. New York.
; or the Illinois Theater. Chicago, and
. the general comment was that It was
a play of Ineffable charm, of instant j
. and compelling appeal.
It were idle to waste words to recite !
' thp story of -Rebecca," and thereby I
hope to convey any Idea of Its subtle
j appeal. Its atmosphere Is so Illusive .
tuai one wuat n, fc w " ' I
MRS. WIGGS IS COMIXG AGAIN
Manager Baker Announce One of.
I)reniont Comedies for Company. I
It is 'now definitely settled that the.
Baker Stock Company will offer for its) ,
second week that great comedy. "Mrs. j
Wlggs of the Cabbage Patch." No one :
expected this play to be seen In stock j
for several years to some, so great a :
drawing card lias It proved on the .
road, with promises to continue so
prosperous for a longtime yet. But ,
by a rare stroke of business Manager .
Baker was able to secure It, and also ,
bv payment of an unusually exorbitant j
rovalty f.r the week. The story of
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form. Is well known, or at least has
been heard about In nearly every ;
household in the land, and a general ,
Idea la held as to what It is all about. ;
There are probably more genuine
hearty laughs of the right sort In Mrs. i
Wlggs than In any other play now on ;
the boards. And there Is many a good i
lesson In the art of living, no matter .
what your circumstances or surround- 1
Ings. and getting all that Is good and .
cheerful out of life a lesson nearly
everv man. woman and child In this
broad land should learn. The story j
Is set In the moat unlovely spot Imag
inable and the characters from the
wonderful monument of patience. Mrs. j
viggs. down, have positively nothing
lo look forward to and nothing In the
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present. au " ; " " " ,
of comedy and cheer we find In their
lives. No one should miss this oppor
tunity to see this great play.
ROW LAID TO SEERESS
NF.IGlinORHOOT QVAKREIj is
AIIGIED IX COCRT.
HEILIG THEATER
4 NIGHTS, BEGINNING TONIGHT
Miss
Glaser's
First
Visit
to
Portland
Since
"Dolly
Varden"
Special Price Marlaee Wednesday
60 People
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1 . a J j High'and
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prss?w.si:..s j-feyrrxl Music
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EveaJags Lowrr Fleer, S2.0O, $1.50. Baleeay. 1J, TSe. SOo. Gal
lery. BOe. Box eeata. 2.M. apeclal price Wedaeaday matlaee U"
Floor, gUSO, 1.00. Balcoay, SIaW, J5c, OOc. fiallery, Sc, 25c.
SEATS HOW SELLIJfO
Ing entirely a stranger here. Richard
Vivian, the new juvenile man, comes
from an engagement of seven and a
half years at the Belasco Btock, In
Los Angeles.
Harrison J. Terry was seen here as
the priest. Father Kelly. In the pro
duction of "The Rosary" at the Baker
during the season, and so clever waa bis
performance of the role (In which he
was starred) that Manager Baker en
tered negotlationa with him to return
here when hie season on the road
closed. He has had years of stock ex
perience In the East.
The opening play this afternoon la
"The Fourth Estate." entirely new here
but a great success In New York, and
It will be followed by "Mrs. Wlggs of
the Cabbage Patch" and a long line of
successes. In fact, the greatest list of
plays ever offered In a short season of
stock In this city.
At the Theaters
Con tinned frlm Pat 1.
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best In the country, will be seen In
some taterestlng numbers, and every
thing considered, "The Composer" will
be the greatest drawing card of the
uon. The two usual night per
formances will be given and a matinee
dally and as an extra event the chorus
girls will bold after each performance
en Friday right a contest for prise
offered by the management.
OrrKRING FINE AT PEOPLE'S
Big Biosraph Sensation to Be Tea
tare at Popular Film-House.
The Teople's Theater today will offer
as Its feature. "The Girl and Her Trust."
a blograph sensation of the most thrill
ing nature, and when the Blograph
Company gets out a thrilling picture It
so far surpasses that of any other pro
ducing 0:m factory that no comparison
ran be made. There Is scarcely a sec
ond In which the attention Is not held.
There will also be "Klce and Old Shoes,"
a beautiful drama, sentimental In na
ture: "All On Account of the Rocker."
and "The Baltic Sea." a comedy with
brauttful scenery. The added feature,
in addition to the popular and always
welcome trio, will be the Gladstone Sis.
trrs. an acrobatic novelty.
The Star haa as Its added feature.
Miss Pauline Randall, a singer of note,
with a voice of splendid range and
quality. The Alms will be beaded by
-Seme!." the story of a specialist In
heart disease. It depicts how his wife
l torn from her husband's arms by a
libertine and how the libertine later
gets the dlseare and la compelled to
call the aid of the doctor whose life
he bas ruined. The vengeance of the
doctor t complete and cannot fall to
Impress all who witness this wonderful
nim. -Social Secretary." Is a drama of
splendid proportions: "A Waif of tb
is a beautiful scenic, and "That
Terrible African Hunter." Is s crucial -Inr
comedy.
The ftlme to be presented at the On
Joy will be of unusual merit, headed
by "An Arlsona Escapade." a Western
mm. exciting and splendid: Nutty"e
;anie and Tim and Jim." a double Lu
bla comedy, aad "AU cn Account of tns
Chickens." a splendid comedy. The
management also presents Mr. Yost, the
new singer, who haa made good at the
People's houses. At the Crystal and
Tlvoll theatera on the East Side there
will be excellent shows.
On Easter Sunday, the People's The
ater will present a brand-new, gorge
ous and splendid production of the
"Passion Play." known throughout the
world aa the most stupendous and gor
geous film ever produced. This will
consist of three full reels and cannot
fall to attract atl lovers of sacred work.
The musical and scenlo effects now be
ing prepared to accompany the presen
tation will prove a marvel to the Port
land public On r.ext Wednesday, April
J. the new Arcade, rebuilt and with
every modern device known to the art
of picture presentation, will be thrown
open to picture lovers, with splendid
musical and picture entertainment.
"MADAME X" WILL BE GIVEX
Btsson's Drama Said to Present
Powerful Appeal.
Henry W. Bavage will offer at the
Uelllg Theater. Seventh and Taylor
streets, for three nights, beginning
Thursday. April 4, with special price
matinees Saturday. Btsson's drama.
"Madame X."
Not since "The Two Orphans,"
"Camllle" or the Sardou plays, has
there been brought forth a drama of
such universal appeal aa "Madam X."
It is asserted, which, since Its original
production In Paris three years ago,
baa played In almost a score of differ
ent countries.
Both In theme and development.
"Madame X" ta off the beaten path
pursued by playwrights recently, and
It appeals to the emotions. In the
famous courtroom scene, of which ao
much has been published, the striking
situation Is presented of a son being
appointed by a Judge to defend his on
mother on a charge of murder. He lo
Ignorant of the fact that bis client Is
his mother, and she ef her relationship
to the youth fighting for her freedom.
Because of a desire to prevent the
story of her misfortune ever reaching
ber son's ears, she refuses to speak a
word In her defense, and. on account of
the mystery surrounding her. is known
Included In the csst organlxed by Mr.
Savage for "Madame X" are Alias Ada-
1 Islon of Spiritualist That Family
Would Be Poisoners of Chick
ens Starts Excitement.
After Mr. and Mrs. F. C Ireland. Mr.
and Mrs. Francis B. Parker, their rel
atives, friends and neighbors, had
wrangled in Municipal Court and In the
anterooms of the court for two hours
Friday, the trouble waa traced to the
door of Minnie Splvey. an alleged spir
itualist seeress, and the wsrrlng fac
tions sgreed to be friends and call off
the strife.
Mrs. Splvey. It developed, had laid
grounds for the trouble between the
Irelands and the Parkers, by foreseeing
In a trance, at the time the Parker
family moved, into the Alberta district,
that they would prove to be poisoners
of chickens, and later she made good
the vision of the spirit by seeing them,
with the eyes of the flesh, commit such
depredations.
Thereupon the trouble began which
was reported at length In court yester.
day, when Parker caused Ireland to
be arrested.
"Your boy threw rocks." said Ireland.
"Your boy put his fingers to his
nose." retorted Parker.
"You said I was " "She told me that
you " "The neighbors said that "
bandied the feudists, until the court put
a stop to the bickering. Then the war
ring factions adjourned to the District
Attorney's office to renew the verbal
battle. Their voices shrilled above all
the confusion of the jail building, until
lawyers, spectators and officials flocked
to the door to hear and enjoy.
The quarrel was developing well
along Into a four or six-cornered fight,
when Mrs. Splvey's alleged activities
came to light and the contendere be
came convinced that their feud had
been "ribbed." Then they shook hands
and will co-operate in having the seer
ess. who Is said to be at Beaverton,
brought In to explain herself. The hear
In will be next Wednesday.
"OVERLANDCLUB" RAIDED
Ten Persona Arrested on Charge of
Being; Vagrants.
Following weeks of surveillance, the
"Overland Club," on the fourth floor of
the Commonwealth bulldlcg. Sixth and
Ankeny streets, waa raided early yes
terday by Patrolman Stewart. Nlles and
Hutchlngs and ten persons. Including
J. A. McCleary, manager of the place,
were taken to the City JalL This Is
one of the places which has been kept
under observation by ex-Sheriff Word
aa a place where gambling la carried on.
Besides McCleary, Johnnie Tocano
and Oena Perry are held aa being re
sponsible for the conduct of the place,
while Joe Thompson. J. J. Lemnan. C.
S. Myers. J. A- DeOruchy. Joe Postlll,
Mrs. J. L. Ambrose and Hattle Keyes
were arrested for disorderly conduct.
In court yesterday vagrancy charges
were placed against all of the prisoners.
Occupying quarters In a downtown of
flrsj building the "Overland Club" has
operated with Impunity for many
months, despite frequent efforts to
catch Its frequenters In violations of
the law. Several weeks ago McCleary
was arrested for selling liquor with
out a license after policemen had
caught men and women In the place
drinking. McCleary waa found guilty,
but waa allowed a suspended sentence
because, as the court said, other clubs
were equally violating he law. a strict
construction of the liquor ordinance
providing no way In which a private
club can sell liquor without a regular
bar license.
PENDLETON TO SEND ELKS
Lodge Member to Ride Horse In
Parade In Portland.
PENDLETON. Or.. March !H. (Spe-
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Clal. two special lisiu., vnw
' Car bearing the local lodge members j
here with their wives and families, and
i the other to carry the finest bunch of
I hones to ba found lo, Umatilla County,
HEILIG THEATER
3 NEXT THURSDAY, APRIL 4th
si'FrUl. PRICK MATINEE SATURDAY
HENRY W. SAVAGE.
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A DsAXA Wotable
OW jK ; -C :Z JT X - '- Peat and
Pn p e. Evenings 13.00. 11.60. 11.00, 76c, 60c.
Kl K Special Saturday Matinee $1.60. $1.00, 76c. 60c, 85c. 25c
Phones Main 6 and A 1020
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ADVANCED V VAUDEVILLE
Beginning Monday Matinee, April 1st
f ... t The Seumas
Lucy Weston McManus Players
English Comedienne In Lafl From Lai-gyrnore," an
Irish Farce
Newbold and Gribbin 'Wormwood's
Mus.cai comedy stars Canines and Monkeys
Stewart Sisters and "
Escorts Wills and Hassan
A Sextette of Quality Master Equilibrists
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Siegel and Matthews Orchestra Pictures
Banjorine Experts
MATINEE EVERY DAY
EVENING PRICES IS, 25, SO and 75c
DAILY MA TIX EE 15c, 25c, 60c. HOLIDAY MATINEES Might Prices.
SKAT SALES OPEVS WE XT FRIDAY, APRIL 0
HEILIG
THEATER
7 NIGHTS
BEGINNING
EASTER
SUNDAY
APRIL 7
MATIXEES
WED. AND SAT.
KLAW EnXAJfGER PRESENT
(Dlreetlea Joseph Brooks)
THEIR FRE-EMINEJtT ATTRACTION
REBECCA OF
SUNNYBROOK FARM I
Direct from solid year of triumph at David Bnlas
co's Republic Theater. N. Y. EveniiiRS and Satur
day Matinee $1.60, 1.00, 75c, 60c 85c, 25c
Wednesday Matinee 1.00, 75c 50c 3&c, 25c.
will be run from this city to the big
Els: convention at Portland next July.
Definite arrangements were recently
made with the O.-W. R. & N. Company
to that effect and at least 200 members
ef the Pendleton lodge will participate
in the opening; parade, all being"
mounted on horses.
A special permit was first obtained
for the lodge members to ride horses
In the parade, and Pendleton will be
the only lodge so represented. Plans
are under way to obtain at least 25
Indian ponies as well as two stage
coaches, each drawn by six horses, and
possibly a chuck wagon for the
parade.
BAKE!
THEATER
Gee. L. Baker, Manager
Pbonee Main 2, A 8300
Morrison aad 11th Sta.
The Season's Most Welcome Announcement!
v Opening of the Ever Favorite
BAKER STOCK COMPANY
Th
First Week, Beginning Sunday Matinee
March 31, 1912, Today
IN '.
e Fourth Estate
The Most Powerful Newspaper Play Ever Written
By arransremeat with Llebler 41 C. Sew York
Kever before seen In this city at any price. Strong acting roles. Thrill
ing dramatic scenes and climaxes.
Uanaser Baker desires to call special attention to the Summer stock
prices that will prevail, namely:
Evenings. IBe and 60c only. ATI matinees. 25c Matinees Sunday and
Saturday. BARGAIN NIGHT EVERY MONDAY, ALL SEATS 35c,
west week Mrs. Wise ef the Csiehaa-e Patch.
PEOPLES THEATER
Sunday, Monday," Tuesday
THE GIRL AND HER TEUST, Great Biograph Thriller.
Bice and Old Shoes, Lubin Sentimental Drama.
Haunted Rocker; Suit of Armor Double Yitagraph.
Baltic Sea, Scenic.
That Trio, Gladstone Slaters.
Star Theater
SPECIAL
Pauline Randall. Vocalist.
Nemesis, Gripping Vitagraph.
Social Secretary, Dramatic.
Waif of the Sea, Scenic.
That Terrible African Hunter,
Comic.
Oh Joy Theater
Arizona Escapade,
Western, Exciting.
AH on Account of Checkers,
Selig Comedy.
Nutty 's Game; Tim and Jim,
Double Comedy.
Mr. Post, Splendid Singer.
GRAND OPENING. ARCADE PICTURE PALACE
Washington Near Seventh, Wednesday, "April 3d.
GREAT OFFERINGS
Special Easter Programmes in Course of Preparation.
NEW FILMS TODAY AT TIVOLI AND CRYSTAL
UNEQUALED VAUDEVILLE SEVENTH AND ALDER STS.
Week Commencing Monday Matinee, April 1
ENGAGEMENT EXTRAORDINARY'
PRINCESS VICTORIA
The smallest woman In the world, vaudeville's daintiest and most de
lightful diva, presenting; her original Instrumental and voeal selections.
Harry Brown & Co. Clarke and Verdi
In "A Case ot Divorce" The Waup Comedians
The Musical Goolmans Clair and Lang
Late European Stars Musical Patter
Pantagescope Pantages Orchestra
Latest Animated Events H. K. Evenson. Director
SPECIAL ADDED ATTRACTION
SEYMOUR'S MUSICAL DOGS
Pronounced by young- and old of three continents as the sensation of
the century.
Popular Prices. MATINEE DAILY. Box Office Open From ilO A. M. to
10 P. M. Boxes and First Row Balcony Reserved. Curtain 3:30, . il5 and
9. Phones A 2238, Main 4636.
EMM
MATINEE EVERY DAY
Week April 1st
SULLIVAN & CONSIDINE
A Clever Dramatic Playlet,
"THE CARD PARTY
Featuring-
JOSEPH SLAYTOR
And a Distinguished Cast.
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A Winsome Quartet of Beautiful Dolls,
4-FOL DE ROL GIRLS -4
Who have scored heavily wit hthelr Songs. Dashing Dances andf clever Specialties.
Europe's phenomenal Lady Juggler,
ANITA BARTUNG
Displaying New and Novel Ideas in Balancing.
The Parisian Aerial Artist.
LUPITA PEREA
In Daring Trapexe Exploits.
The Charming and Gifted Character Comedienne,
JOS1E FLYNN
Offering Original Songs, Patter and Dances.
SPECIAL. ADDED FEATURE.
Vaudeville's Pre-eminent Musicians,
WATERBURY BROS. AND TENNY
Late Stars of Cohan Harris Minstrels.
ORCHESTRA
7 WTO) TT(f
Foorth and Stars; Ss
THEATER
Fourth and Stnrk Stw.
Week Commencing Tomorrow Matinee
KEATING Jt FLOOD PRESENT
RICE & CADY
axd
The Keating & Flood Musical Comedy Co.
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"The Composer"
The Rarest Fund of Wit. Satire, Color
and Laughable Situations Ever Written
Clean Wholesome Entertaining
See the "GABY GLIDE," Made Famous by Gaby Deslys First Time
West of New York
Two Performances Nightly, 7:30 and 9:15. Matinee Daily, 2:30
FBD3AT NIGHT Chorus Girls' Contest
The Biggest and Best Musical Comedy Company in the Country
REGULAR LYRIC POPULAR PRICES
Even If a bouse Is not wired for elec
tricity a woman may use a motor to drive
her sewing machine, for a storage battery
driven motor for the purpose bas bsen
Invented.
The English postal authorities bav '
adopted a novel method of selling stamps,
a strip of HO being rolled within a small
metal box, lor which no additional charge
is mads.