6 THE SUNDAY OREGONIAX, PORTLAND, JUNE 4, 1923 ill . V ..f&& I IV , MJ - . -w - s.A-v:J0 ' BY LEONE CASS BAER. EliEANORA DUSE, the Italian actress, who' has been in re tirement for a dozen years, is returning to the stage. She has just signed a contract with the Frazee theatrical agency to come to America this fall. Eh will take part in three new plays, "Lady From the Sea," "Maxwell Prague" and "The Closed Door." ' A Dr. Free in New York, who is a psychologist, is having a great de t carried on by correspondence in the newspapers, with people who agree or disagree with him on the theory of applause. Dr. Free says that applause in a theater is caufed solely by weather conditions. Joseph fiantley, the actor, takes the stand that the "mentality of the audience Is the basis of all applause." Now oomes another theorist, one Richard ' Bartholmess, actor, who says that neither is right in his deductions, and that it is the actor alone who is the real cause for applause. Richard asks, "Is it not true that all applause (or lack of it) is brought about by what transpires on the stage? This being true, then why jnot give credit to the cause rather than the effect? "And, if Dr. Free's argument be IDorrect, that applause is determined fey weather, then what of the poor motion picture actor, who, once he plays his part before 10 camera, can do no more? And yet his pictures ar shown in all climes, under all weather conditions, and etill Temain successful, or otherwise, on the strength of the original acting. Therefor I aay again, it is the art of the actor that determines applause." Harry Corson Clarke, globe trot ting aotor, in S. mood of reminiscenee In an Interview in a theatrical ex ' change recently said: "Some persons can travel n.rnnnri , the world and never know the name ; of the ocean. Now there was Jim Manning, who had visited, a good . many , places without taking the . slightest interest in what he saw or trying to find out anything about the odd corners of the earth. He was with me and Margaret Dale Owen and , a few thoughtful members of my com pany one beautiful afternoon on the south side of Honolulu. We were resting near the Pali, a mountain which has a sheer -precipice over which the old Hawaiian kings used to dispose of their tribal enemies. "History tells us that thousands of prisoners of war were hurled down into that awful abyss, 700 feet deep, by order of the victorious savage ruler. "Well, as I waa saying, there we were sitting quietly near the scene of - fearful encounters ip the centuries gone by and speculating on the emo tions of those condemned warriors trying to visualize the terrifying pic ture of wholesale execution ordered by the heartless king who was cer- tainly " the incarnation of force and murder. "We epoke almost dn whispers as we contemplated that majestic wit ness, the mountain itself. There came . : a pause as with one accord we offered up a silent prayer for the souls of those massacred men dropped like , shrieking devils Into the deep chasm. "Jim Manning was first to break the silence. 'Say, I wonder," he re marked as some fleeting shadow of fancy took him back into the realm of vaudeville on the small-time cir cuit, I often wonder what become of that team Hickey and Dolson'." Famous throughout America as the originators of the "wise guy" and the "wop" characters, Eddie Clark and Joe Verdi, will return to Pantages theater tomorrow matinee, with the same characters, but an entirely new !ine of comedy patter. In the past they have always been the cnrrwrlv hit of the bill and are returning this rime as a neaaiine attraction. Er ford'B '"Oddities" and Jack Conway and his company, presenting "The Cellar," are added attractions on the ram Dim Kita De Lue and Betty Brown, Eary and Eary, and Seymore r.na jeanne tie round out the gramme. pro- Manager Morris of the Hippodrome Is offering an interesting bill this veeje. xnere axe three acts of head line merit, other excellent vaudeville Tnd one of the best motion pictures he house ever has displayed L. v olfe tillbert. composer o many pop l iar airs, is the starred act. The other acts of merit are Marie Russell and ner dusky companion. Sambo, and the well-known, danseuse and ballerina. iei viayion. "The Fakirs" is the title of the riusical oomedy wlilqh goes on at the i.yrio today for the week's run. with "-en Dillon and Al Franks, the com- - titans, in tne tttie role. "THE CELLAR" AMtJSIXG SKIT Vantages Bill Features Clark and Verdi, Character Comedians. Clark and Verdi, character come dians, whose names are known throughout vaudeville, are announced ss the feature attraction on the new I. ill at Pantages theater beginning Monday matinee. They are so well known that lovers of good comedy need only to hear that they are to appear to be assured a treat. They will portray a wise guy and an Italian immigrant just over and they are said to have a newly written sketch, that U the biggest laugh, in their career. The whole bill teems with comedy,- singing and dancing. Another comedy feature of the bill is "The Cellar" programmed as "An Intoxicating Comedy." It is presented by Jack Conway and company and its up-to-date theme finds ready re sponse with vaudeville audiences. It shows a man who has invited a neighbor to visit his cellar for prom ised refreshments. Tbe complications that arise keep -the audience in an uproar.. Conway, who plays the lead ing comedy role, as the thirsty friend, is assisted by Harry CDay and Mary Ebert. Dancing, singing and spectacular novelties are combined in "Erford's Oddities," which occupies a conspicu ous place on the programme. Three pretty girls in stunning costumes and white wings appear. They open with a dance and then perform daringly on revolving aerial apparatus, propelled by a bicycle affair, by one of the trio. An interesting number will be Rita De Lue and Betty Brown, who put over a piano and singing offering. Miss Brown has an unusual voice and a very pleasing act has been arranged for these two sprightly girls. James Seymore and Dorothy Jean ette are a pair of clever colored sing ers and dancers who introduce com edy chatter, singing and speedy step ping. Miss Jeanette scores as a male impersonator. Eary and Eary, a man and a pretty girl, are famous for their whirlwind novelty specialty. They are sensa tional aerialists whose performance brings many thrills to the audience. The Pathe News, Topics of the Day and Aesop's Fables will be the Pan tagescope offerings. COMPOSER IS HEADLINER Variety of Programme at Hippo drome Is Pleasing. At the Hippodrome yesterday the variety and caliber of the programme was said to be some of the best that the playhouse has offered. Only two HAMLET TALKS WITH SPIRIT OF FATHER IN MODERN WAY All Medium Asks Is That His Business Be Not Mentioned to King, for He Fears Getting in Bad With Authorities. BY JAMES J. MONTAGUE. F HAMLET had communicated with his father's spirit in the modern fashion. I Scene A dimly lighted parlor, fur nished with a few faded chairs and a table. Around it are sitting an -lerly lady With horn spectacles, and three young gentlemen, Horatio, Ber nardo and Marcellus. The lady, a medium, has offered to put Hamlet (who has not yet arrived) in touch with his father's spirit. Hamlet be lieves his father's spirit can throw some light on the mystery of his own taking off. The Medium Was you here the other evenln' Mr. Horatio, when he was tryin' to get Hamlet? Horatio No, madam, this is the first time I have visited you. The Medium Well, it was simply wonderful simply wonderful, that's all. A course I was in a trance an' didn't know nothin' about it, but the things that control told me as I heard 'em afterward from parties which was -here it would set you're teeth on edge. That new king ain't acted right, Mr. Horatio, an' the sooner young Mr. Hamlet finds out about it the better. Horatio Do you think you can summon him again? The Medium Say, I can summon any control from anywhere. You can ask some of the best people in Den mark if I ain't got 'em facts from the spirit world that has opened their eyes a lot. Some. of these here fake mediums ehargin' three dollars a seance at that tells what they can do, but I show 'era. .When do you expect Mr. Hamlet? Bernardo He will be here n a little time; have patience. The Medium It's all right to have patience, but when the folks, from the spirit world want to appear, they appear, and you can say aye. yes or no to 'em. Me, I'm just the humble instrument they talk through. If Mr. Hamlet wants to have h.eart to. iwiajrt WiQj, Ua Jatft acts, it was said, are not of headline caliber, and both are excellent. A famous composer, L. Wolfe Gil bert, is the official headliner, but Mr. Gilbert appeared willing to divide 'a portion of the distinction accorded him .with Marie Russell, singing co medienne, and Ethel Clayton, a pre miere danseuse and ballerina, and her quintet of girls. Gilbert introduced himself by pre senting a melange of his earlier song hits, describing this as "his business card." He then introduced, with a short explanation each time, his new pieces, and as he did so his associate. Miss Fritzi Leyton, sang them. Miss pa, he'd better be here pretty quick. I feel a trance comin' on me right now. - The Llshts Go Down. A voice Is they a party there by the name of Hamlet? - Horatio There will be, .sire, anon. The Voice Well, I got somethin' personal and private to say to that young man. I sujjest that all other parties leave the room. ' Horatio Will this , be necessary, madam? The Voice There ain't no use In talkin" to the lady, young men. Sbe"s just the voice of such of us spirits as has messages to communicate. Ain't your name Horatio? Horatio Yes, sire.- . The Voice An' the other party. Am I right In aayin' their names is Bernardo an' Marcellus? Horatio You- are, sire. The Voice Then I guess" you can stay. I remember you was all friends of my boy's. (Enter Hamlet. He seats himself at the table, under which ar heard a series of violent thumpings.) Hamlet What was that? The Voice It's me, son. It's your pore murdered father! Hamlet Murdered! C ' ' The Voice Murdered Is rlfht, and by a feller what owed everything to me a feller I never done nothin' but the right thing by." Hamlet Oh, my prophetic soul ray uncle! The Voice You guessed- it. Hamlet But how? The Voice The way they all do It now and get away with it. Hamlet I fail to follow you. sire. The Voice Hootch, of course. How else? Hamlet I still am in the dark. The Voice That's necessary, son, in these seances. Us spirits ain't al lowed to appear by light It melts us so we can talk. ' Hamlet I mean I do not under stand this "hootch." - The Voice Liquor. Asked ms to ix i omj -priY&ta. stock; s4 Leyton is only a bit of a lassie, but she has a winning soprano voice. The accompaniments are by Riley Reilly, who showed judgment and good taste in handling his Instrument. Gilbert is offered a graceful cour tesy by Miss Russell, "the Kentucky Belle" who, preceding him, in a fash ion Introduces his act by the singing of one of his latest and most suc cessful songs, "Kentucky Echoes," with animation and sense of rhythmic values. Miss Russell's own skit is, en titled "The Cabin Door" and ehe uses it cleverly to introduce the ragtime song hits that are Miss Russell's forte. In a wonderful toilette delineating a rung in the wood alcohol on me. Of course, his alibi was that he bought It off a bootlegger and he didn't know but what it was just as represented. Hamlet Horrors! The Voices That's what I said. But you can't get nothin' on him. You'll jut have to work out your revenge In your own private way. . , , Hamlet But how? -, - .1' The Voice That's up to you. ' Us spirits don't commit murders,;.-but I sujjest you break -into his room fin' tap him with a sandbag an' lay. it to the crime wave.- .. 5 - ., Hamlet It shall be done! 5 The Voice Well, that's all settled then, son. Don't forget. By the way. tell your ma I never wa so happy as at present. Tell her if I'd uv come to the spirit world before I was -led to the altar I'd of been better off, an' wish, her joy of that murderer she took instead of me. M . Hamlet I shall do your wishes. The Voice Well, so long, all. See you in the spirit land some day. . The Lights Go Up. The Medium Where am I? ' Horatio Here, madam. The medium Did Mr. Hamlet come in? ' - - , . , Horatio He is here. . ' The medium Was his pa here? Horatio He was. ' , The Medium Did you- get the in formation you was looking for, Mr. Hamlet? . . .. Hamlet Verily, madam. ' The Medium Well, all I ask da that you don't mention my part, in this business to the king. I got a good business an' can't afford to get in dutch with the authorities. Two dol lars each please, gentlemen. Good night (Copyright by the Bell Syndicate. Ino.) ' Patagonian Park Is Set in Exquisite Frame. Marvelous Scenery of Little Known Region Lares Eager Travelers. UENOS AIRES. June 3. Snow capped mountains, glaciers, asure lakes, tumbling rivers and foaming cascades are among the beauties of a great national park which the Argen tine government has Just set aside from public lands in Patagonia. The park has an area of nearly 2,000,000 acres. It is situated mostly in the territory of Neuquen, on the Chilean border, and takes in foothills and mountains of the Andes, includ ing some of the volcanic peaks, third of it has never been explored. in tne center ot It lies a lake as large as Lake Champlain, called Nahauel Huapl, over which tower ma. jestio mountains offering a marvel ous panorama of scenery. Dozens of other - lakes, large and small, lie cupped among the valleys, some of which have probably never been dis turbed even by the paddle of an In. dian canoe. The regian has been de scribed as one of the most enchanting but utle known parts of the world, The park will soon be approachable by a state railroad, almost completed, which will terminate at ariloche. Already, however, the beauty of the scenery and the spirit of adventure have for some years been attracting travelers to the region who have not been discouraged by the long horse back or rough automobile journey necessary to get there. Now chalets, hotels, automobile roads and bridle paths are being planned for the park to accommodate the flow of tourists which is expected with the completion of too railroad, Creole belle, Miss Russell is assisted by Sambo, who is so dark that he couldn't be seen in the moonlight. . Youth, grace and artistry " feature the terpsichorean divertisement pro vided by Miss Gilmore and her girls. Miss Gilmore appears in solo dances and the quintet of beauties associated with iher give a series of numbers reminiscent of different nationalities, the Scotch and Chinese offerings ber ing particularly worthy of mention. Brown and Elaine, an attractive young woman in bridal array and young man have a funny skit, , "The Fatal Wedding Day," in which songs and chatter alternate. Bill and Blon-i LUCK PLAYS GREAT PART IN WINNING OF AERIAL CONTESTS HI Fortune of Two Balloonists Who Dropped into Sea Cited as Fit Ex ' ;i; ample of Uncertainties That Attend Air Races. ' M' ILWAUKEE, . Wis- ' June 3 (By the Associated Press.) There probably is nothing in which luck plays so great a part as competitive aviation, for despite the rapid strides in recent years navigat ing the air still is dependent on so many factors that almost any pilot n figuring his chances in a race will frankly admit that the result is about 75 per cent dependent on the whims of the goddess of fortune. This is particularly true in balloon ing, where the navigator does not have the same control over his craft as an airplane pilot has and in the national balloqn race which starts irom here May 30 two pilots who are afflicted with probably the toughest luck in aviation will compete. They are J. S. McKibben and Bernard Von Hoffman, both of St Louis, for they lost the international Gordon-Bennett balloon race at Brussels last yetr just because the luck goddess glanced the other way at a critical moment Luck put them in the anomalous position of 'traveling farther than any other entry - and yet losing the race al though it is a contest- for distance End not for speed. - This Is. the way Mr. McKibben tells it: Storm Is Brewins "We left Brussels about 6:45 P. M. September 18, 1921, under very un favorable conditions for a storm was brewing and we were in the midst of a SO-mileanhour. wind which carried us northwest and in two hours we were over Zeebrugge. The North Sea was crossed at an altitude of 4500 feet, the English coast coast line being FRANCIS RICHTER m American Program assisted by ' Margaret Carney Blind Soprano Frank Sanders Blind Pianist FRIDAY7jUNE9th 8:30 P.M. BAKER THEATER Box Office Opens June 6 Tickets, CLIO. ' Student Section, 50c day are two young men who go back to their school days for costumes and settings with which to present an ae ro bat io offering. 'THE FAKERS" IS LYRIC BILL Summertime Entertainment Will Feature Musical, Comedy. Promising the characteristics of summertime entertainment, with a plot to be worked out with many specialties in - comedy, music and dance, "The Fakers" will be presented to patrons of the Lyric theater during the week opening with the, matinee today. A dally matinee and two eve ning performances constitute the Lyric schedule and tomorrow night han amateur talent show will be an added feature. Tuesday night the country store will be featured and the chorus girl contest will take, place Friday night. "The Fakers" will present Ben Dil Ion and Al Franks as Mike Dooley and Ikie Leschinski in the title roles, with such players as Eddie Wright, Dot Raymond and Billle Bingham and the Rosebud girls in support. Howard Evans will appear as Fred Make, who finally proves the undoing of Mike and Ikie, who are fakers making living by selling to the highest bidder in every town Cissy Dooley, Mike's daughter, impersonating a mechanical doll. The part is played by Billie Bingham. Cissy always escapes from her purchaser when Bhe is found to be of flesh. But one day she meets Fred Make and exposes the fakers. However, .the swain is torn between his affection for Cissy and his love for Clarinda Courtney (Dot Ray mond), a wealthy widow who seems about ready to marry Lord Chumply, played by Jewel LaVelle. Clarinda is a vamp. All the men fall for her wiles even Mike and Ikie. At a little party the fakers give her a sleeping potion and then rob her, a circum stance that helps the humorous ele ments of the play materially. Music and dances will interrupt the progress of the fun plot frequently. Dot Raymond will sing "Thrills" and Billie Bingham's song specialty will be '"Tain t Nothin' Else but Jazz. Howard Evans will sing "My Girl Is Like a Rainbow," and Claire Heath's solo is "Moonlight.' The Lyric trio and the Rosebud girls will be much in evidence during the musical moments. reached about 20 miles 'north of the Thames. . "Shortly we passed over London. By sunrise we were in northern Wales snd the Irish sea was In sight. We dropped down very low and asked where, we were and how far it was across the sea. The farmers told us it was 100 miles much to our sur prise and we dee'ded to tackle it, as cur rate of speed at that time would carry us over in five hours placing us in tne neighborhood of Dublin. About 8:30 A. M. we-crossed the town of Aberswith, but the wind gradually died down and at 11:30 A. M. we were over Bardsley island. we decided to land on this island. but while maneuvering we canught sight of another balloon to the south of us. Naturally we abandoned all plans for landing and decided not to .ry to come down until the other bag did. We kept sailing along and at 4:30 P. M. we were only a mile from the , Dublin shore only a mile from sure- victory in the world's greatest air race, for we were certain no other bag could have traveled that far. Balloon Lands In Sea. "nut tnere was no wind and we could not get into shore. Wo threw out all ballast, clothes, extras, every thing, Dut still could not get over cmimiiiiiiimiiii 'In the Good Old Summer Time" There isn't a better bit of S entertainment on -.. earth than I THE FAKERS ' I with Mike, Ikie, Iny and the Rosebud Girls. I A MUSICAL COMEDY ; racy, snappy, full E of the joy of life ' and love. 5 Heart of the Joy Zone 5 EVERY AFTF.R.VOO)! AT, 2 E EVERY EVENING, 7 AND 8 E Amateur Night, Monday Country Store, Tuesday E Chorus . I Contest Friday O llllllllllllllllllllll-lnlll1 land. Slowly we were sinking:.' but R was Into the sea, and that was where we landed. A ship picked us an one mile from shore and this disquali fied us. - "Imagine our disgust when we learned that the balloon we sighted when-figuring on landing at Bardsley island had landed there itself and had won the race. by bo doing. Had we landed on the island we would have tied the winner. Had we had a mere puff of wind we would have reached Dublin and been an easy winner. We traveled farther than anyone, but landing in the ocean disqualified us that was a breakof luck over'-which we had no control and that is why I Mty that luck is the Digest thing in a race or mis Kind." Mr. McKibben has been in aviation tince 1910. Von' Hoffman is of a bal looning family, his brother, Albert, and his father being aeronauts. While a St. Louisan, he was born in Mil waukee. He had nls first trip when only ten years old and has flown in many national and international races, although probably the youne- est pilot in the world. He and Mc Kibben have separate entries in the race this year. Coin Collection Is Shown in Albany Bank. C. E. Stone Exhibits Specimens of Rare American Plece. COIN collections are always inter esting, but the collection of C E. Stone which is noy on display at the Albany State bank. Is doubly so, says the Albany Democrat, because of its completeness and the fact that the coins are mostly United States pen nies, one of which dates back to 1776, the year the Declaration of Inde pendence was signed. The 1776 penrfy bears the inscrip tion "Carolina Dei Gratia," and has the date 1776 and "One c" on the face of It. . On the back is the English crown. It is the last English penny to be minted in England for the American colony of Carolina, and is now 146 years old. - Mr. Stone, who is an Albany resl- dent and Is employed at the Ludwig EARY AND EARY ...MO. yaS4TWTWSUWY-CO lNOOiia llrTOIIPH.fcl W jtmf I n ' LErNTATlON OF lli.':.--iTHe'WSE'&UYAND THE WOP BGTTY mm I mmm$m : z. JACK CONVAY &C0 1 'V 1 Ri ? V.-. AN SOMETHING A AFTER NOONS Child lOe Adult 20o EVENINGS Child 17o Adults 3o I 3 L ms--zc . . . m ' f&f YOU'RE AT 'THE OAKS" ! The CortiIM Dogr Circn agrain (ES71 jgk njs today afternoon and evening: TODAY AND NTI FRIDAY HEADLINED BY AMERICA'S GREATEST SONG WRITER, 1 L. WOLFE GILBERT With R. Reilly at the Piano and FRITZI XEYTON The TWO SPLENDID Marie Russell AND SAMBO. And Other THE. KING WILL ROGERS IV HIS LATEST AND BEST TRAVESTY, "DOUBLING FOR ROMEO" , COMING SATURDAY, JUNE 10, TOM MIX plumbing shop, stated yesterday that he began collecting coins when he was eight years old and has Kept at it ever since. Beginning with fho year 179S, h has pennies of 1800, 1801. 1802, 1803, 1S05, 1806,- 1808 and 1809. Ths first of the one-cent pieoes bear the head ! of George Washington, aro made of copper and are the size of the present day 50-cent pieces. In 1809 the head of Washington was replaced with ths Liberty head. These pennies are the most valuable, being worth from 83S to 850 each. Mr. Stone also has yennies of 1810, 1811, 1812, the year of the second war with Great Britain, 18J3. 1814. 1815, 1816, 1817, 1818, 1819, 1820, 1821. 1823, 1823, 1824, 1826, 1S26, 4827,- 1828, 1830, 1832. 1833, 1834, 1835, 1842, 1843, 1844, 1846, 1847, 1848, 1849, 1850, 1851, -1852, 1853, 1854, 1855. 1856 and 1857. AH of these aTe copper one-cent pieces the size of half dollars. Another rare coin is the one-half cent (piece of 1809, as large as a quar ter. Few collections have this piece, it 4s said. Other coins are a two-cent piece of 1865., as large as a 25-cent piece; a three-cent piece, an 1838 10 cent piece, a 20-ceni piece of 1875, with smooth edges so It could bs told ' by touch that it was not a 25-cent piece, which had milled edges; a one cent of 1857, a three-cent piece of 1867, 10 cents of 183L a Columbian half dollar, 1808 60-cent .piece, a half dime, and a California 50-cent gold piece the size of the end of a lead pencil, dated 1856. Mr. Stone also has several pieces of fractional currency or "shin plasters," as they were called. They were brought home by his father at the close of the civil war. They are two 10-cent "greenbacks" of 1836. a five cent paper bill of 1862, a three-cent piece of 1863 and a 25-cent paper bill. All of ths coins mentioned are United States, but Mr. Stons also has a collection "of foreign coins including some old Egyptian coins. "MepMstopliles Greek Name. The name Mephistopheles is from the Greek and it means "he who loves not light. The name was given to a Satanic personage of the middle ages, who in the Faust legend la appointed to obey Faust's commands, according to the terms on which ths latter has sold his soul to Satan. AESOP SEYMOUR BROWN AND RITA FABLES PATE NEWS ANO UfANETTE DELUE i TOPICS OF THC -DAY IN THE. CELLAR. NTOXICATINO COnt.aT NEW ANO GORGEOUS ERFQHD'S ODDITIES SENSATIONAL SURPRISE, NOVELTY J Vaudeville 8:30,7,8 p. H. Picture! 2. 4:30, 8, 10 P.M. Continuous Show 1 to 11 P. M. Song Mai A. ADDED ATTRACTIONS. Ethel Gilmore AND GIRXS. Fine Vaudeville. OP COMEDIANS, in "Sky High" rZ71