WITH a mighty splendiferous mu
sical comedy that proved to have
two salient qualities, music and
comedy, to round out a week that had
begun with Cathrtne Counties In the
very best character study she has given
Portland this season, we have been
generously dealt with in things theat
rical. "Louisiana Lou." with Its Sophie
Tucker. Barney Bernard and stage-full
of helpers, went away from the Helllg
last night.
Again enter Cathrine Countess. This
time it is in one of the late Clyde
Fitch's productions, the sparkling com
edy. "The Girl With the Green Eyes."
by many considered the best of all the
human nature satires that this play
wright has contributed to stage litera
ture. Miss Counties will have the role
of the foolish, hysterical bride, the girl
with the green eyes, whose unreason
ing jealousy gives mater!..! for the
story. Sidney Ayres will be the
harassed bridegroom. The c.-t is unu
sually large: Mary Edgett. George L.
Baker's pretty daughter, is to have her
first strong emotional role as the young
housemaid who is duped into a mock
wedding.
From this week on, during Miss
Countiss engagement, there will be
nothing bnt comedies offered.
Coming to grace the Orpheum bill is
Elsa Ruegger, who has It to her credit
In vaudeville that she Is the "world's
greatest "cellist." She is accompanied
by Edmund Llchtensteln, a celebrated
musical director. who will lead the
orchestra for her selections. In her
repertoire is Chopin's "Nocturne" and
"Elve's" Dance by Pepper.
At Pantages the headllner la the
Four Bards in an acrobatic act. with
the Morati Grand Opera Company in
the operetta "Le Mardi Gras de Paris"
as a special added attraction.
A trained seal that performs in a
glass tank with its owners, the three
Travilla Brothers, is the big act at the
Empress.
MISS COUXTISS WILL RESUME
"The Girl With the Green Eyes' Is
Offered at Helllg Theater.
Cathrine Countiss. who graciously
stepped aside for three nights to gtve
"Louisiana Lou" a chance, resumes her
special engagement at the Heilig to
night, offering for her flfth popular
week the most breezy and buoyant hu
man nature comedy that ever came
from the pen of Clyde Fitch. He could
depict the complexities of feminine
character better than any other AmerL
can playwright. The women of his
plays are snapshotted with astonishing
fidelity.
"The Girl With the Green Eyes." in
which Miss Countiss has won abundant
success upon other stages, is a capttal
comedy of polite New York society, an
object lesson in the folly of unreason
ing jealousy. It Is full of vastly amus
ing complications, with pretty touches
of sentiment, flashes of satirical epi
grams and a big moment of emotion
that touches upon the tensely tragic.
And this Is what happens:
Jinnle Austin Is a lovely. Impulsive,
warm-hearted girl, with just one fault,
the serious one of becoming furiously
jealous of those who are most devoted
to her. It crops out when she shows
absurd jealousy of the bridesmaids
who surround her as she comes direct
from the wedding ceremony that has
given her to manly, straightforward
John Austin. He certainly has his
troubles during the honeymoon trip,
which takes some of the principal
characters to Europe. While endeavor
ing to extricate his wife's scapegrace
brother from a miserable entanglement,
he gives her some ground for sus
picion. Finally In a hysterical tantrum,
she locks herself in her room, turns
on the gas, and is pretty far gone when
he bresks in, and rescues her. When
the folly of her conduct is realized,
she is overcome with contrition. Under
lying the humor and satire of this
unique play, is a sound lesson In com
mon sense for men and women, wedded
and single, of all ages and conditions.
Sydney Ayres. who has gained such
popularity as an actor of distinction
and authority, has a charming part
as the misunderstood bridegroom, who
loyally stands by his young wife and
her kin, and brings her to the realiza
tion of her Injustice.
The big cast of over 20 speaking
parts, draws upon the full strength of
Miss Countiss' excellent company.
Henry Hall and Laura Adams are the
green-eyed girl's parents; John C. Liv
ingstone, the scapegrace brother: Rob
ert Lawler and Myrtle Langford. the
breezy young folks from the Middle
West, who are not Impressed by the
wonders of Europe: Mary Edgrett has
an emotional part of importance; Claire
Sinclair is a fine type of American girl,
and Roy Clements is the loquacious
guide who shows a crowd of foreign
tourists the art wonders of the Vati
can. Comedy will reign during the re
mainder of the engagement, which has
still further established Miss Countiss
in the affections of Portland play
goers. No actress could have shown
greater versatility than she has during
the past month.
GREAT 'CELLIST HEADLIXER
Ela Ruegger, Noted Musician, First
on Orpheum Bill.
Elsa. Ruegger. who for several years
has been counted as the greatest wo
man 'cellist of the world, is first on
the bill to open at the Orpheum to
morrow afternoon. She is accompanied
by Edmond Luchenstein. a musical di
rector of international reputation. Miss
Ruegger's career Is dotted with great
musical triumphs in the United States
and abroad. She has played here and
In Europe with leading musical organ
izations and the praise showered upon
her as a 'cellist is said to equal that
won by Matid Powell as a violinist.
In her Orpheum engagement here Miss
Ruegger will play "Nocturne" by Cho
pin; "Elegy" by Massenet and "Elves
Dsnce" by Popper. For an encore
along the Orpheum circuit she has
been playing "Traumerel." Miss Rueg
rer. her press notices say. has received
svations at every city visited On her
way to Portland.
Next on the new bill is Billy Rogers,
genteel entertainer, who is listed
among the greatest mimics in vaude
ville. De Witt, Burns and Torfenet will ap
pear in 'The Awakening of Toys,"
which depicts the sudden animation of
a French doll, a jack-in-the-box and a
wooden soldier. Even the clock comes
to life In the vivacious skit. The
make-up of the trio has been praised
as perfect and Frank De Witt as the
jack-in-the-box is so lively in his
tumbling that reviewers declare he
shows he hasn't a joint in his anatomy.
Fourth on the poster are William
Raynore. Viola Keene and company in
"Between the Races." For this num
ber a really-truly live horse is led on
the stag and moving pictures of a
race fit so snugly into the piece the
excitement of a real track contest is
brought about.
Cesare Nesi, the youthful Caruso, oc
cupies next place on the bill. Nesl
was a statuette peddler in New York
when his remarkable volco was heard
by a vaudeville impresario. Forth
with the peddler was booked for a
long period along the Orpheum circuit
at a big salary. Nesl is listed as one
of the biggest successes of the season
in a singing act.
Sixth on the billing are Harry Earl
Godfrey and Veta Henderson, who will
be seen and heard in "Abroad for
Abroad," a most merry skit. The fly
ing Beavers are next in "The Butter
fly and the Archer," an aerial novelty
in which the couple perform daring
feats while hanging by their teeth to
opposite ends of revolving apparatus
W. C. Fields, the silent humorist,
win close his engagement at the Or
pheum tonight.
PANTAGES ' BILL PROMISING
Magic, Mirth and Melody Embraced
In Varied Acts Offered.
d&rlnr and origi
nality, are accomplished by the Four
Bard Brothers, wno come topimeu on
w& mm a at Pontnr, for the
L1ID yivfeiwiiut. ... " ' '
week commencing with the matinee
tomorrow at 2:S0. Since their last tour
of the West the Bards have astounded
hai narrnnt nf Eurone. Africa
and Australia, and they will easily du
plicate here their successes aoroaa. ni
uniy re jj.' ..w.... ... -
sensational acrobatics, but they will
give demonstrations oi ine mui i -markable
head and hand balancing
ever seen in vaudeville. The Bards
work with lightning-like rapidity and
there is not a moment in their act that
the action drags.
t. .nM.1,1 uAAA Attraction.
Charles Morati will present that sterl
ing musical organization, the Morati
Grand Opera uo., in ine aeugniiui i
.,.) "i.'Mordl Rrai TV Paris." a most
enjoyable fantasy showing the famous
French capital in us wnotsi nouuay
mood after nightfall. Those who ap-
I Ka cast ham hn chosen bV
Mr. Morati for their meritorious voices
and charming personality. juusicai
numbers ranging from leading operas
rn.in.iu. nf tVi Aav wilt h included
in the programme, the scenic effects
are above tne orainary, ana me
tumes worn are unusually elaborate.
n... m.rn,rtmA Kv f O m I"! I"! V nf
considerable size, will be seen in imi
tations of Hermann tne ureal, tnurs
ton and Harry Kellar, all noted mas
ters of the art of logerdermain. Not
only will Eldon be seen In several of
the principal tricks of the famous ar
tists, but he will give an explanation
in each Instance. Eldon's act will be
thoroughly enjoyed by old and young
alike.
The Imperial Dancing Four will pre
sent one of the highest salaried acts
of the kind ever seen in the West and
the many terpsiehorean novelties in
troduced mark It an unusually attrac
tive act. -
Billy Broad, tha jovial burnt cork
-err?1
of ' ,.S5'K
comedian, is scheduled to appear on the
bill, introducing his mirth-provoking
nonsense and his Inimitable parodies.
Mr. Broad has a record as a laugh
getter and he will be one of the laugh
ing hits on the program. The Pan
tagescope will show new animated
vents.
Jewell's Manikins, supported by a
programme of unequalled vaudeville,
will be seen for the concluding per
formances this afternoon and evening.
TRICK SEAL AT ESI PRESS
Mammal Performs Under Water in
Tank With Three Men.
A seal that acts as his trainers bid
has first place en tha bill to open at
the Empress Theater tomorrow after
noon. The" remarkable animal will be
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exhibited by the three Travilla broth
ers in a huge glass tank, and feats
of the brothers themselves while sub
merged with their pet form a great
part of the novel headline act.
Two of the Travlllas remain under
water for nearly three minutes and
eat lunch while submerged In the na
tive element of the wondrous seal that
looks on with amazement.
The tank used is filled with water
In full view of the audience and in
the submersion test all are asked to
time the Travlllas as they dive to the
bottom to perform with their remark
able pet.
Next on the Empress bill are Arthur
Sullivan and Charles Bartling, whom
Roland West presents in "A Spotless
Reputation." a playlet which deals
with a man with a past. Roland West
is a young manager who has to his
credit "The Card Party," "The Two
Rubies," "The Foolish House" and
many other successful vaudeville pro
ductions. Curry and Riley are next in a lively
series of songs, dances and music they
call planolsms. Both Curry and Riley
are young and won their first place in
vaudeville with their singing. Then
they added dancing, piano playing and
patter to their act.
"Fun In a Millinery Shop." an aero
comedy novelty, is the -turn of the
Sombreros, who make a specialty of
juggling women's hats fast and furi
ously. Leona Guerney, the Siberian song
bird, will be heard in classical selec
tions. The songstress has a double
voice, having the gift of changing from
&&J&jrr42y f
a colorature soprano to a sonorous bar
itone at will.
"Models of the Jardin de Paris" and
IT..-n 1 ...vans C n n (i 1 B il rildUnf COm-
edian, will appear at the Empress for
tne last lime lonigni.
'REDEMPTION" IS AT ARCADE
'The Two Fathers" Is Headllner at
People's Theater,
The People's, Star, Arcade and Sun
nyside Theaters change programmes
entirely today.
The programme at the People's Is
unusually attractive. "The Two Fath
ers" tells the story of two men secret
ly engaged in a life of evil, but their
children are lovers and through the
love they bear them their reformation
is wrought. "Old Doctor Judd" is a
quaint romantlo comedy, full of char
acter types well drawn. "The Phantom
of the Night" illustrates powerful act
ing in depleting the emotions of a jeal
ous husband, and "The Matrimonial
Substitute" pretends nothing but farce-
comedy. This strong array of pictures
is strengthened by "That Trio." Wed
nesday, August 14. the People's will
put on a splendid two-reel proDiem piay
entitled "The Battle Ground."
The Star Theater will present two
hlsrh-class vocal features "The Carson
Trio and Lennes Duo." The pictorial
part of the programme embraces the
"Big Sister," portraying the charitable
treatment of New york's poor cnn
dren. "The Girl and the Gun," Western
heroism: "Pink Garters." an entire reel
of comedy; "The Striped Parasol," with
"Their Lives for Gold," a two-reel spe
eial. comLng Wednesday.
The Arcade Theater has secured the
celebrated picture made by the Eclair
Company in three reels under the title
of "Redemption." This picture contains
500 live actors and is divided into av
clever and thrilling scenes, the photog
raphy being particularly clear. In
addition to Mr. Elwell as a singing fea
ture, the company will offer Bill Mur
ray & Co., one of the most expensively
dressed vaudeville turns on tne Amer
ican stage, all members of the company
being excellent vocalists.
The programme at the Sunnyside
Theater will consist of two high-class
musical comedy acts and a "Bachelor's
Romance," clever 'acting: "The Gau
mont Weekly," world-wide news in
film; "Buddy and His Dog," a boy's
sacrifice to save his pet, and "The
Higher Thought." a refined comedy,
with "Their Lives for Gold," coming
Sunday, August 18.
SPLENDID BILLS ANNOUNCED
People's, Star, Arcade and Sunny
side Theaters orfer Features.
The People's. Star, Arcade and Sun
nyside theaters change programmes
today. The programme at the People's
is unusually attractive. "The Two
Fathers" tells the story of two men sec
retly engaged in a life of evil, but their
children are lovers, and through the
love they bear their children, their re
formation and redemption is wrought.
"Old Doctor Judd" Is a quaint romantic
comedy, full of character types, well
drawn. "The Phantom of the Night" Il
lustrates powerful acting in depict
ing the emotions of a Jealous husband.
This strong array of pictures is
strengthened by "That Trio." On
Wednesday, August 14, the People's will
put oh a splendid two-reel problem
photoplay entitled "Tha Battleground."
The Star Theater will present .two
high-class vocal features, the Cason
Trio and Lennes Duo. The pictorial
part of the programme embraces "Big
Sister," portraying the charitable
treatment of New York's poor children,
"The Girl and the Gun," "Western He
roism," and "Pink Garters," an en
tire real comedy. "The Striped Parasol"
and "Their Lives for Gold," a two-reel
special, comes Wednesday.
The Arcade Theater has secured the
celebrated picture made by the Eclair
Company, in three reels, "Redemption."
Five hundred actors take part and there
are 60 clever and thrilling scenes. The
photography. Is particularily clear. In
addition to Mr. Elwellex as a singing
feature, the theater will offer Bill
Murray Company, one of the most
expensively dressed vaudeville turns
on the American stage. All members
of the company are excellent vocalists.
The programme at the Sunnyside
Theater will consist of two high-class
musical comedy acts, "A Bachelor's
Romance," "The Gaumont Weekly,"
Buddy and His Dog. a boy's sacrifice to
save his pet, and "The Higher
Thought," a refined comedy.
COUNCIL CREST PARK POPULAR
4 8,000 People Is Result of Registra
tion for Week.
Chicago had Its Midway at the fa
mous fair and St. Louis had Its Pike.
Now Portland has its Flash. It's the
name given to the reorganized bundle
of high-grade attractions. Which Man
ager Duchamp has assembled on Coun
cil Crest. The new scenic amusement
park never did better business than
last week. Upwards of 48,000 patron
ized the cool and lofty resort. The
Flash beelns with a Joy ride that Is ex
citing enough to make one's hair stand
on end. although it is perfectly narm-
less. And the Flash ends before a
camera where you have your picture
taken. You see life on the Flash you
do. The management, believing In the
theory of evolution, is constantly weed
ing out those of the old attractions
which are becoming passe and is in
stalling new ones. There is always
something doing in the fertile brains
of the Summer park man. and there is
no reason why patrons should not have
all the fun they want at the Summer
park. Council Crest has about 40 at
tractions Just now, and none of them
costing an excessive price. This is in
addition to the fact the.t no admission
is charged to the big park.
Picnic parties in the apple orchard
1
ROYALTY BESTOWS DIAMOD
MEDALS ON 'CELLIST WHO
COMES TO ORPHEUM.
A. .v-x..h,-tfcir':
Elsa Ruegger.
Elsa Ruegger. who is listed as
the greatest woman 'cellist of the
world, will make her first ap
pearance at the Orpheum tomor
row afternoon. She possesses
diamond medals presented her by
Emperor William and Empress
Victoria Augusta, of Germany, In
recognition of her artistry, and
wears them pinned to her bodice
in vaudeville appearances.
Miss Ruegger Is 29 years old,
and 'was born in Lucerne. She
has been playing the 'cello ever
since her seventh year, and Is a
graduate of the Italian School of
Music in Brussels, receiving her
diploma from that institution
when she was only 14 years old.
She has made four tours of
America, playing with the Bos
ton 8ymphony, the New York Phil
harmonic and Augustus Thomas'
orchestras. She is accompanied
on her first vaudeville tour by
Edmund Llchtensteln, celebrated
musical conductor, who will di
rect the orchestra during her se
lections. Throughout the Orpheum .per
formances of the week she will
play "Nocturne" by Chopin, and
"Elves Dance" by Popper. At
other cities on the Orpheum cir
cuit she has played "Traumrel"
as her encore number, and it is
probable she will respond with
the same favorite selection in
Portland.
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"DIVORCOXS" BILL NEXT WEEK
Miss Countiss to Revive Sardou'a
Famous Comedy.
Oithrine Countiss has found such
abundant popularity st the Helllg that
she Is to play a ween longer man in
tended. Sardou's "Dlvorcons." a brisk
snd vivacious comedy in which Mrs.
Flake has often appeared, has a new
setting oulto up-to-date In the drama
tization, which Margaret Mays. Author
of "Polly of the Circus" snd "Baby
Mine." prepared for Grace George. It
has been secured by Miss Countiss by
special arrangement with William A.
Brady, for her sixth and last week but
one, commencing Sunday, August 18.
Miss Countiss plays the butterfly
wife Cyprlnne. supported by Sydney
Ayres as Pes Prunelles. one of his best
roles, and all the favorites oi nr c
Divorce Is satirized
in witty and amusing fashion in this
whirligig of merriment, which shows
how a sagacious husband captivates
his own discontented wife by taking
her to supper at a French restaurant
and deceiving the new aamirer. n.i
whom she fancied herself in love.
mi.ni-nn." rrvrrus the situation In
"A Woman's Way." which recently
caused so much amusement nere.
Gearhart Furnishes Sensa
tion of Season.
i.n,.nlni Wreck Startles Early
Risers, and Speedy Renponse of
Llfesavers Exposes seagulls.
T GRAHAM GLASS.
GEARHART. Aug. 10. (Special.) As
a base for a chapter in one of his
most exciting best sellers. Jack London
lost the chance of his life in not oeinS
at Gearhart this morning to depict the
stirring events that made out of a gray
day one of Intense excitement, with
many amusing features.
Along towards 5:S0 some of the early
risers noticed from the hotel steps what
. v. - A, r,t ih. firhaatlv
ppeaiou i v
mists and fog at the fringe of the
breakers, a boat witn nve men
tlcally waving their arms as if in dis
tress. Driving streaks of fog driven
by a lusty wind would shut out the
view at times and then the heartthrobs
. -.. whaiha, t Vi mrepnlnsr
w errj inoi a v v. ,iv..u. - - -
boat had shot to the bottom. Glasses
were procured and some men were pos
itive that out of the haze they could
discern an upturned Doai wim mu nun
. 1 ..tl1n mt mm rntl. While
lia.ntis " a. ,.. .. - -. - -
others were equally positive that Ave
...nntn hiMnfri amidships
II1C11 "tic o LUM-iJ i.r, .
with appealing arms spread toward the
beacn. certain n wu w n
small boat was there in distress and
that life was in Jeopardy.
n.lAnl.AA nnmmnnlcatinn H illime.
diately established with Astoria and
nnnn.nrinn with fl bar tUST
startled Its crew and sent all hands to
deck. The stoker, on a rorcea oiasi,
. ..n ,A th. limit nt nnnn the
l.lt Dicnm up ,v "
good angel of mercy was driving the
spray from Its prow as u msnra uuiu
to succor the ones in danger. Duplica
nnn th, "H o ft." Ritrnal sent the
natty revenue cutter under full speed
nil the llfcsavina- crew manned the
ii.-i . a .v..-.,.. a linn tn thf. cutter.
llieuvai suu -
A . .4 run i 'a nm d A fiftWTl the COaSt.
and when those who eat breakfast
strolled out for a sniff of the salt tan?
they were astonished to see those two
boats swinging along ciose in snort,
.i.w iif.Kn.t mtiH 1t alert crew
nun ii'U , '
Jerked half out of the water at every
swell on the strong tension oi mc iui-
jf i I (J I IQ 1 I 1 T n 1 .
developed with the clearing of the fog
tnat tne aiiegea owai b a. uranu,.
Columbia River log and that the five
..,.). in HiHtiNf were five over-
gorged seagulls enjoying a nice early
morning rock-a-bye on the smooth side
of the accommodating log. The dash to
the dining-room of the hotel, snatching
a large tablecloth from In front of a
truest and Its rraniic wavran irum a
kl.k nnlnt An Vl Vlac1l 1 1 t tl ffUllS.
In-danger was entirely unnecessary, al.
though no doubt done In good faith.
mi . ... i Kawh fnclq) that one nf
the men In the boat had on a dress suit.
but he oeiieves now inai w mis
taken. Telephoning to Astoria again, when
It was clear to be seen that there was
i . .-A n In n.rll nn tha
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deep sea. set the wireless In motion snd
the recall was nasneq to me iusi .um-i
conl.
4 n.mnn.triit,)!' Thft re.
markable time possible by the tug and
cutter ana iiiesaving crew ntn mem
is danger.
LOWER MINIMUM ASKED
Ordinance Cutting Least Charge fof I
Gas and Electricity Backed.
In response to a request from Coun
cilman James Msgulre. the East Side
RiKin.ti Men's Club will send a dele
gation to the meeting of the City
1. 111.1 1 HCAl . . 1. 1 , . u i . j k I I
Maguire's ordinance for a reduction of I
the minimum cnarge tor as ana eiec-
(. 1 11.1 1J iu vv '
L. m. Lepper. for the club, has gath.
ered a great mass of statistics and in
formation from IS leading cities of th
T 1 . J I- ..... - wkl.ll Will K A Til 11 i A at.
unucu aiowa, " .i i v. 1 1 ..... i - -
Mr. Magulre's disposal. Concerning thel
. 1. . 1
minimum cnarge, me inimui.u"ii
shows that In none of these cities Is thel
charge above 50 cents per month. It I
is. shown tnat tne cnaree in ceaiuc
T AncrlAD Tanaa Pltv find ft O IT! P I
others is 60 cents, and for Tacoma thel
charge is 2a cents.
Inn tn Mr. Masulre.
i .o v.iiah.p bbvi that the East Side!
Business Mon's Club will support htsl
measure, ana conciuaes oy
that "the gas and electric lighting!
companies should not make any mln-l
tmum charge, but should receive payl
for the gas ana eiecincny uoeu m
no more.
LENTS ANNEXATION TALKED
E. L. Rajburn Says Community!
Should Join Portland.
"I am a firm believer in annexation!
n Portland. We are part of Portlanll
and depend on the city and should hel
annexed to the city. There are manyl
who are opposed to doiiig anything. I
They opposed annexation or incorpora
tion and want to remain as we are now.
r can stand it. whatever Is done. ,
This statement was made yesterdayl
by E. L. Rayburn. a business man oil
Lents, where petitions are being ctr-l
culated In order to get a vote on thel
question of annexation at me genera.
lctinn in November.
The annexation question Is the mostl
Important under consideration in thel
suburb. Lents is the largest suburbl
mitM of Portlands lines at present!
nrf includes more than 10.000 people!
Arrangements are being made to holol
a meeting of Business men ana tax
payers In order to get an expression.
It Is reported tnat tne annexation peti
tions are being ireeiy aignea up.
Body Found on Beach.
ifvABTt rir An 1 0. .fRneelal. I
AO! Ulin. - - - - '
The body of Ivar Sohlman, a tishermanl
employed by me toiumui nivr 4rti-i
rs' Association, who was drowned
about a week ago, was found on thJ
. w UnRnmn Vil .venini Thrl
Deacn n .. - - .
deceased was a native of Finland, abou'l
40 years oi age, ana leu wmow
three children.