The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current, September 21, 1913, SECTION FOUR, Image 47

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Newspaper Page TextTHE SUNDAY OREUOMAX, PORTLAND, SEPTEMBER ZI. 1913. 3 News and Gossip of Plays and Players Edited by Leone Can Baer. BY LEONE CASS BAER. THIS time It's true. Jus't before Blanche liiites appeared here last Spring the report of the stork's antic ipated visit was sent broadcast, com ing nrst from the New York papers. Then when Miss Bates and her hus band, George Creel, arrived in Port land and I went for an Interview and piloted Miss Bates out to meet a friend of her mother's, both the Creels denied the story. George went even so far as to express a wish to meet the man or woman who first gave it publicity. Oh. but wasn't he the peeved one! But he told some of his personal friends here, the Fred E. Moores. that he'd put one over on the dramatic departments of the papers, making them promise not to tell, of course. They didn't. But the New York Morning Telegraph did. Here is the newest and authentic news: "And now Is revealed for the first time the reason Blanche Bates will not be seen- on the stage during the early part of this season. "Miss Bates is compelled temporarily to retire in anticipation of an exceed ingly Interesting event which Is ex pected between now and the holidays. "Thus It would seem that the stork Is following closely upon the heels of the Frohman constellation. Ethel Bar rymore having been visited by the generous bird thrice and Mme. Nazl mova expecting a call from him In the near future. "Miss Bates In private life is Mrs. George Creel. Her husband, at the time of their marriage, a little over a year ago, was Chief of Police in Den ver, a position which he gave up after a spirited altercation with the City Council over his policy of clamping down the lid on the gay life of the Colorado capital. "Miss Bates Is now at her country home up the Hudson and will remain there quietly until she is ready to re turn to the stage, which will not be until Spring, and possibly not before another year. HEILIG THEATER 5 T S-wir' Wednesday Evening October 1 PBICES: $1.50, $2.00, $3.00, $3.50, $4.00 All Seats Reserved. SEAT SALE MONDAY, SEPT. 29 Direction Lois Steers-Wynn Coman Geraldine Farrar Assisted by ALWIN SOHROEDEE Violineello ARTHUR ROSENSTEIN Piano "POPULAR PRICES SOc, 25c" HEILIG AFTERNOONS 2:30 EVENINGS AT 8:30 BEGINNING THEATER Eleventh' and Morrison St.' Phones Main I and A 1181 TODAY The World Famous Motion Pictures VICTOR HUGO'S GREAT DRAMA MISERABLES PICTURES TAKEN IN FRANCE BY A SPLENDID CAST OF FRENCH' STARS POPULAR P1IICKS BOTH AFTERNOOX AND NIGHT Entire Lower Floor SO Cents. Entire Balcony 25 Cents RESERVED SEATS SOW 8BILI5G FOR EACH AND EVERY PERFORMANCE nee. not. The name sounds military, but Is Prlscllla Knowles has returned to , the Academy stock In New York City, after a vacation of five weeks. Last week she played the title role In Jules Kckert Goodmans play, "Slother. Achie Bell In the Cleveland Plain Dealer Is' plum disgusted because Ada Rehan Is going to return to the stage. Among a lot of other things he gets off his editorial chest is this: "Why, oh. why is Ada Rehan returning to th footlights? There Is no denying that she pleased and charmed her audiences In her heyday. Peerless comedlenn that she was. she left a certain va cancy in the theater when she left it that has not exactly been tilled by th younger generation. Without a doubt she was the most distinguished actress of her day; but her day is past. Th last time that she appeared In "Sweet Nell of Old Drury" she was but shadow of her former self. Youngsters who had heard their parents talk about Miss Rehan went to see her and fonnd a pretty mature and matronly person who might have been skittis once upon a time, but who had devel oped many of the mannerisms of old age. There was no denying It. was a pretty sad spectacle. And th! was years and years ago. Old age is beautiful when it is silvery and rest ful. It Is agonizing and terrible when It Is flashed before the foot lights. The older generation loves the name of Ada Rehan; the younger generation admires her as. it admires Napoleon and Julius Caesar. There's no Immediate danger of Caesar com ing back and Napoleon Is safe In the Invalides, but If they had been act resses you couldn't be so sure. Au diences know nowadays that the feet of heroes and heroines of the stage are made of clay, but even audiences will not forgive sun-dried bricks." Roy Clements has left the Alcazar for one week to play at the Tlvoli with Mrs. A. W. Scott, society woman and amateur actress, in her presenta tion of Magda and "The Magdalene. Then he goes back to his regular work. One night last week in New York Sheriff Julius Harburger and his depu ties with their wives were Invited guests at a special matinee of "Believe Me. Xantippe," at the Thirty-ninth-street Theater, at the invitation of The odore Roberts, who takes the part of a Sherur In the play. Mr. Roberts was for six months member of Sheriff Harburger's far- famed "Alimony Club." and extended the invitation to the "upholder of the dignity of the law," as an appreciation of the cordial treatment he had re ceived at the "Hotel de Ludlow." The Sheriff made a speech. In part he said "When Mr. Roberts came to my ho tel, he brought with htm a stenogra pher and a poker deck. He had a bully time. Everyone laughed. By "stenogra pher" the Sheriff meant a typewriting machine. Mr. Roberts responded by declaring that In case he should come under the Sheriff's supervision again he hoped for a continuation of the amicable re lations. "I shall take the best care of you." replied the real Sheriff, "for I shall be Coroner after the next election." Frances White, who used to be sou brette for one of Keating & Flood's Lyric companies, has gone Into vaude ville over a. Pacific Coast circuit. Evelyn Nesblt Thaw received a cable gram that her little son. Russell, sailed for America with his nurse last week. The youngster, who has been suffering irom tne measles. Is entirely recovered and Is now In the best of health. "If everything goes all right," says Evelyn, "my boy will be with me the rest of the season. I can hardly wait to see mm. I intend to take him with me on my coming tour during which he will be with me every minute." Evelyn is coming to the Pacific Coast on a tour. bo we 11 an gel to see her. Bert Lytell end Evelyn Vaughn have ciosea tneir stock season in Albany, and after a short rest on their farm in Napa Valley, CaL. Lytell and Vaughn win appear as co-stars at the Alcazar Theater, San Francisco. At the Theaters Continued frlm Page a. In prison la shown in the entertaining film. There Is a Jolly good comedy-farce entitled "Dr. Turn Turns the Tables," a production of the Pathe Company, containing many' highly amusing sit uations. There is a Pathe dim show ing views of the great water power projects of the Pacific Northwest, whloh will be of special interest to Portlanders. The musical features of the bill will be contributed by Matt Dennis, the popular baritone, and Karp'a orchestra. BAKER SCHEDULES ,'EW PLAT "Hawthorne, V. S. A.," After Xew Tork Run, Duo Xext Week. Another play that enjoyed a long run In New York and has never yet been seen here In "Hawthorne. U. & A-," which the Baker Players will pre en for the week following "The Wo man, " and opening next Sunday mati- The scenes are laid In Europe in th Balkan countrv and depict the adven tures of a young American, who with his friend are traveling through tna turbulent land and become mixed up in Its affairs. Hawthorne, who is a. daje devil adventuresome chap, falls in lov with the Princess, not knowing who she is. and becomes embroiled in scran that comes near costing him his life on more than one occasion and affords material for a number of highly exciting episodes. The play suggests Graustark more than any other, but the plot Is of course entirely different. The scene In which Hawthorne pays off the en tire army and defeats the schemes of a crowd of treacherous usurpers Is par tlcularly striking and original. After peace Is restored, he prooeeds to intro duce modern American methods in the country and soon has it lifted from state of bankruptcy Into a prosperous and hustling principality. In the end of course he wins the Princess and everything ends happily. It is a comedy with many thrilling. exciting scenes and one that appeals especially to American patriotism and sense of humor. KITTY GORDOX TO BE SEEN Famous Beauty Billed at Hellig The ater In "The Enchantress." The new theatrical season Is going to bring theater-goers of this city brand-new pleasure, namely that of en Joying the benign radiance shed by woman of profound physical beauty at the zenith of her career. Kitty Gor don's shoulders, arms and face, and the texture of her skin are the chief rea sons why Broadway has heralded so widely the beauty of this woman. Famous as mav be Kitty Gordon's beauty, and as widespread as may be the Interest over It, the chief item of Interest Is the announcement of Miss Gordon's appearance In her big success. -xne Enchantress." at the Heillg Thea ter, Eleventh and Morrison streets, Oc tober 2-3-4. As the Enchantress, Miss Gordon Is most supremely regal and dominates the stage by sheer force of beauty, which includes a view of the major portion of a perfect back shown to per feet advantage by her famous gown of gold but descriptions beforehand are utterly Inadequate; see her and be con vinced of what the press agent has to say. The scene of the action of the opera Is small Balkan state, and the story deals with the young prince and his enemies who would keep him from rul ing by having him enchanted by Viv len Saverj an opera singer, the role taken by Miss Gordon. Vivien falls In love with the prince, and would save him from his enemies. She Is ready to give up the fight when she is informed she Is of noble birth and eligible to wed the prince. Like all comic opera stories it ends well. LAUGH-PROYOKER IS BOOKED 'Officer 666," Famous Farce, to Be Seen at Heillg Theater. In New York's past theatrical sea son, notable for Its comedy successes, tne greatest laugh-provoker was "Of ficer 666," by Augustln MacHuch. which played the entire season at the Gaiety Theater to capacity houses. This famous farce comedy, fresh from Its Broadway triumphs, will be seen t the Heillg Theater three nights, be ginning Sunday, September 28. In "Officer 666': the author is said to have handled his plot and characters with all the Ingenuity and brilliant snap of the modern French and Ger man school of dramatic construction. At the same time he appartntly has shattered all the traditions of the tage, so Individual and novel are his wlftly-evolved comedy situations complicated, hopelessly tangled and finally surprisingly straightened out. Unlike most comedies the utmost suspense as to the outcome keeps pace with Its continual provocative laugh ter until the final scene. Just when one thinks a glimmering of the solu tion Is discernible, the next situation sweeps that Idea away In a gale of laughter and renewed wonderment as to how the play is going to end. In this masterly handling of the story of a sparkling, wholesome farce, "Offi cer 666" Is said to stand in a class by Itself. While cold type cannot give an ade quate condensed version of the story, the plot is woven around one Alfred Wilson, a celebrated thief of famous pictures, who covets the famous Glad win collection. During Gladwin's ab sence In Europe Wilson wins over the butler In his nefarious plans to steal the most valuable paintings. Posing as Gladwin himself, ne arranges to elope with a lovely girl, who consents in order to escape from a forced dis tasteful marriage. Gladwin, secretly returning, learns of the double plan, falls in love with the girl himself and to expose the thief without newspaper publicity to the girl assumes the dis guise of a policeman Officer 666. From this noint the rapidity or tne en suing bewildering complications must be seen to be properly appreciated. Majestic Programme Good. The programme at the Majestic The ater for Sunday and Monday is one of those rapid-fire, no-pause kind which Is winning the favor of the public. The feature multiple-reel subject is entitled "The Message to Headquar ters," one of those thrilling stories of the experiences of United States secret service operatives. "The Riot" is another Keystone com edy which keeps the audience in a riot of laughs from start to finish. "Trav elers of the Road," a Western drama, and "Jim Takes a Chance," a comedy drama, with Chief Eagle Horse, the full-blooded Indian baritone soloist, completes tne bill. Validation of Actions Asked. David M. Dunne, administrator of the estate of Senator John H. Mitchell, pe titioned the Probate Court Friday to validate all of his actions as admin istrator. The petition sets forth the fact that the petitioner was appointed administrator when It was thought that Senator Mitchell had died intestate. Recently a will dated May 14, 1891, was found. COLUMBIA THEATER Sixth and Washington. Portland's Model Photo-Playhouse ; Perfect Ventilation ; Fireproof. Restroom for Women Licensed Films ; Excellent Music Open 11 A. M. to 11 P. M. Programme Sunday to Wednesday: SAVED BY THE ENEMY Edison 2-Eeel Drama TOR THE SON OF THE HOUSE Biograph Drama DR. TURN TURNS THE TABLES Pathe Comedy HARNESSED FALLS OF THE NORTHWEST Pathe Scenic MATT DENNIS Popular Baritone Orchestra Professor Karp, Director. N 10c Admission 10c 3 ffif SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 BARGAIN PRICE MATINEE TUESDAY THE SEASON'S COMEDY HIT "OFFICE R 666 Evenings Lower Floor, 91.60. $1.00. Balcony, $1.00, 7Se, BOc. Bargain Tuesday Matinee Lower Floor $1.00, 75c. Balcony. 50c, 25c. SEAT SALE OPENS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Mall Orders Received Now 3 2HSSK5 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2 Matinee Saturday ENGAGEMENT EXTRAORDINARY JOS. M. GAITES PRESENTS THE BEAUTEOUS PRIDE OP TWO HEMISPHERES ivittv uora on In Victor Herbert's Operetta "The Enchantress" Prices $2.00 to SOc. Mail Orders Now. DONT FORGET GRAND FRATERNAL BROTHERHOOD PICNIC AND DANCE At Mllwaukle Crystal Lake Park Today, Commencing 1A.M. Sports, Games, eto. AK THEATER Broadway and Morrison St, phones, Slain Z, A 5364 GEO. I.. BAKEK, Manager PERMANENT HOME OF THE INCOMPARABLE BAKER PLAYERS. All Week Beginning TODAY Matinee, Sunday, Sept 21, 1913 By Special arrangement with Darld Belaseo A powerful, gripping American play, by William C. de Mille 351 Times in New York 157 Times in Chicago A triumphant success all over the coun try. A plot o National significance, centering around the life of a little central girl. Note A complete switchboard has been installed and any one can call the Baker Exchange during the Play and talk to Wanda Kelly, the 'phone girl. ry 1 ; : - A. " 'Jt' GRACE LORD. First time at popular prleea. ETenlnKm 25c, SSc, 60c, TSc. Mati nees, 5c, COc. Tn big bargain performances, Monday nlicht and Wednesday matinee, 25 cents. NEXT WEEK HAWTHORNE OF THE V. 8. A. Peoples Theater West Park and Alder Today, Tomorrow and Tuesday, WALL OP MONET, A Multiple Feature 94 Scenes A Capitalist Made to Deal Just ly With Workingmen by His Own Brave Son. BATTLE OF BULL CON. A Full Reel of Comic Satire on War Films. PERCY H. BALDWON, Trifler, Man of Susceptible Heart. MISS ALICE ROONEY'S Farewell Week. Coming Wednesday, Sept. 24: IVANHOE Three Great Parts. King Baggot and Leah Baird. Coming Sunday, September 28. MAX DONNER Among the Greatest of Artistic Violinists. MAJESTIC THEATER 3--NEW SH0WS--3 Every Week Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday Proa-ramme Today and Monday THE MESSAE TO HEAUdlARTEIlS A thrilling, sensational story of U. S. Secret Service men a 3 reel special. CHIEF EAGLE HORSE Full-BIooded Indian, Singing: Mn or tne jjeseri Am x "Just Say the Word." 'A and THE RIOT One of those roaring Keystone comedies. TRAVELERS OF THE ROAD A Western story full of action. JIM TAKES A CHANCE Comedy-Drama lOc ADMISSION 10 Entire new programme Tuesday and Thursday. GLO BE THEATER 11th and Washington GREAT TWO-REEL SPECIAL THE CLOD The most realistic story and pic ture of war ever shown on the screen all scenes made in Mexico. PATHE'S WEEKLY EVENTS OP THE WORLD Vitagraph Comedy, John Tobins Sweetheart John Bunny, Hughey Mack, Flora Finch and Josie Sadler. The Tivoli Trio Harmony Singers. lOtfA LL SEAT S 10 RECREATION PARK Cor. Vaua-nn and Twenty-fourth Sts. VENICE V. PORTLAND SEPTEMBER 1, 17, 18, 1, 20, 31. Games Begin Weekdays at 1 Pi M. Sundays 2:30 P. M. LADIES' DAY FRIDAY. Boys Under 12 Free to Bleachers Wednesday.. Arcade Theater Washington Street, Between Sixth and Broadway. Two-Part Feature. HOUSE OF MYSTERY A New English Make. Very Thrilling. BLNKS AND THE BATHING GIRLS. Comic. MISPLACED LOVE. Melodramatic. Mr, Wetmore, Cornetist. Hi Mayer's Cartoonland Topics. Star Theater Washington, and Park Streets. A Supreme Featura, HIS INDIAN WIPE. THE RANCHMAN'S DOUBLE Western Drama. STUNG A Satirical Comedy. CURIOUS FISH Scientific. Mr. Tiney Snyder, Singer. Attend The Oregon State Fair Salem, September 29 to October 4, 1913 SEDUCED RATES ON ALL LINES For Information Address FRANK MEREDITH, Secretary fj5feMatinee Daily $ V BROADWAY Phones Main 6 and A 1020 ADVANCED VAUDEVILLE Matinee . . IRc 25c SOc Ktakt 15e ZS5c SOc 75c AT TAYLOR STREET Week Beginning Monday Matinee, Sept, 22d TRIPLE HEADLINE BILL CHARLOTTE PARV In "IXTO THE LIGHT" Bk 'Ml 'A Psychological Fantasy "by Frank Lyman Hl iiiiiiiiijiimiuuiiBMiBmrn LORRAINE & BURKE Who Sins and Dance ROBBIE GORDONE Statue Reproductions MAUDE LAMBERT Charming Musical Comedy Kavorlta ERNEST BALL The Populnr Composer JUNCMANN FAMILY! BELLECLAIRE & HERMAN Aerial Artists I Athletic Kings THE BOY WITH THE FL'NNV HAT k ED. WYNN & CO. In "THE KING'S JKDTRR" Book, Lyrics. Music by Ed. Wynn 2:30 MATINEE EVERY DAY-2:3 O Jiljlit Price. 10c. :Sr . Anjr Matlnre Srat ISe. IJ A l!wSLLLIVAS CONSIDLNE HH B WD U I U AH E' . 2J America's Finest Theater I SULLIVAN CONtUDLNK Proprietor Week Commencing Monday Matinee, Sept. 22 KARNO'S LONDON COMEDIANS 18 OP THEM 18 Roland West Present When Women Rule A Hilarious Satire Dora Early & Carl Byall Smiles and Songs In A NIGHT IN A LOXDOX CLUB With CHARLES CHAPLIJf Aa ARCHIBALD Medlin, Feiber & Townes Lively Lads Lee Brothers Nimble-Heeled Novelty Aubrey Pringle, Violet Allen &. Co. In "Keeping an Appointment" UNEQUALED VAUDEVILLE BROADWAY & ALDER ST. Week Beginning Monday Matinee, Sept. 22 d HEART THROBS OF A GREAT CITY Walter Montague's moat powerful mipcraa with a oompniiT of IS and two carloads of scenery. Police Court scenes truthfully and graphically depicted. Rapoli Irving Roth Europe's Strongest Athlete The Humorous Wap Allen and Lewis The Connely Sisters Those Dandy Dudes . The Girls That Please Chas. Reilly & Co. Pantagescope In "A Bit of Oil Ireland" Latest Animated Events MATINEE DALLY, 15c MATINEE DALLY, 15c Popular Prices. Boxes and First Row Balcony Reserved. Box Office Open From 10 A. M. to 10 P. M. Phones, A TJ30, Mala 4638. Curtain, Si30. 7il5 and OilO. Fsttrtl. ana ts rfc t THEATER ES Portland's Only Musical Comedy Fiajhouit: CATERING TO LAIHES. t lllLDHKN One Week, Beginning Monday Matinee, September 22 GUS LEONARD AND BILLIE ONSLOW IN THE MATCH-MAKER TUESDAY NIGHT Athletic Contest ' FRIDAY NIGHT Chorus Girls' Contest PRICES Nights, 16c 25c Matinees. Any Seat. 15c General Felix Dla. the power behind the throne in Mexico, was educated In France and England. Returning home he entered the army, but never showed a trace of military g-enlua. This year there are S213 young; women enrolled at the German universities; 2900 of them are German young; women. The chairman of the canary bird group of an ornithological society In Germany re joices in this title which ornaments his vis iting card: "Kanarlenvogelzuchtverelnsvors tand." . Mrs. Jennie Russell, 09 years old, a ones noted Civil War Army nurse, has beeiv found 111 and In poverty In Denver.