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Newspaper Page Text6 THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 25. 1908. ME ClACKAMAS COW MEWS CASE OF MELLIEX ; ; CIIILDBEN HEARD Court Decides of the Evidence That .' Father Is Blameless Are Left in Custody. 8Mdtl Dlsottck t Ths loiml.l Oregon City. Dec. 26. Almost the ntir day was taken up In the county court before Judge Dlmlck yesterday In hearing the case of the Mellien chll- dren. Mrs. George Brown filed a com plaint Wednesday nleht alleging that Wanda and Thelma Mellien. the 4 and 6 year old daughter of A. H. Mellien, a furniture, dealer of this city, were without proper parental care, and ask in that their custody be taken from tWr father. Assistant District Attor nv fiilnn nnneared for the complainant and O. Schuebel for the defense. It was shown during the trial by the testi mony of witnesses, that Mellien's wife liad deserted liim and the children about six months ago and after' the: desertion Mellien had placed the chil dren under the are of his mother-in' law, who Is slso the mother of Mrs. t Brown, the complainant It was also shown that Mellien had paid for every thinr the grandmother of the children ordered, and although It was admitted that ths children had some nara usag " Kin of. their mother's disappearance, tin fault was not their father's. The . iiid derided to leave the children in the father's keeping, subject toVfttrther order of the court. Personal Mention. IRiwvlal Manatch to Tha Journal.) Oregon City, Dec. 25. Carlton Hard ing is back from California, spending ths Christmss holidays with- nis pa v rents. Mr. and Mrs. (J. A. Harding. - Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Hassler, who have resided on Duane street for the past two years, have lert tne city to resiao on their farm on rural route Jo. 3, near this citv. ' Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Duffy were In the city from Beaverj creek yesterday. - Rev. Father Matthew of New Era was a visitor with . Father Hillebrand In this city yesterday. ' Schools Close. (Special Dlasatca to The Journal.) Oregon City, Dec 25. The Barclay and Kastham schools, snd the McLough lln Institute closed at noon yesterday until the f Irit Monday In January. The Oregon City office of The Journal Is located at Jones' drug store, phone Main 781. where Lloyd Riches, the agent, will attend promptly to subscriptions, complaints and advertisements. News Items left or phoned there will tie ap preciated and receive prompt attention. MKS. SAMAKED FIKES AT FLEEING HOLDUP SANTA CLAUS GETS EXTBEMELY BUSY Makes Most Everybody Glad In the Clackamas , Metropolis Many Have Christmas Trees. Mount Pleasant Woman Is Robbed While at Work In Her Home. TAJIOTTB Ostermoor Mattress - Vow on sal at - fc W. L.. BLOCK A large and select stock oa hand. (Special Dlaoatcs to Tb Journal) Oregon City, Dec. 25 A tramp en tered the home or the samared family at Mount Fleasant, close to this city, last night and held up Mrs. j. Hamared, who was alone at the time, and robbed her of a nickel. Mrs. Samared bad paid off the hired man a few minutes before. As soon as he had secured the nickel the tramp left the house. Mrs. Samared picked up an old muzzle loading gun and shot at him. He ran for the timber close by. She fired two more Bhorta from a 22 caliber rifle, and then tele phoned to Chief Burns. The Yeggman is described as being middle aged, or medium neignt, gray mustacne and wearing darK ciotning- Mrs. Soma red was at work in the field, quite a distance from the house, at the time of the robbery. VESPER STELLAS DANCE TONIGHT (Snerlal Dlanatcfa to The Journal,) Oreaon Citv. Dec. 24. The Vesner 8teuas, a social cmo composed or many of the nromlnent- youna men of this city, will give a grand ball-at the Ar mory this evening, wnicn promises to be a decided success, socially and finan cially, j Parsons' eight-piece orchestra. from Portland, win rurnlsb tne music. Twenty-one numbers will be danced. A soecial car will leave at a later hour for Portland for the accommodation of guests from that city. Umbrella for Janitor. ' (Special Dlapatcb to The Journal.) Oregon City. Dec. 26. The countv of ficers and their clerks and deputies presented Janitor Pete Nehren of the courthouse -with an elegant silver mounted umbrella yesterday afternoon, as a token of appreciation of hia at tention to the duties of his position. Larson-Lanun. Oregon City. Dec. 25. Miss Oleva Larson of Mount Pleasant and Josenh Lanum of Eugene were Joined in mar riage by Judge Samson Wednesday af ternoon at the home of the bride's mother. Mrs. Ole Larsen. rSnrelal DlaMteh to The Journal.) Oregon City, Dec. 25. Santa Claus naM a visit to the dudIIs of McLoushlin institute yesterday, and left a box of honhnna with each nunil. The Bunday school of St. Paul's church gave a Christmas tree at the church yesterday afternoon. The exer cises consisted of Christmas carols, hymns and recitations. Gifts wars dls- trlhnfoH to thn children. The Sunday school of Zion's Lutheran church had a Christmas tree last even ing, and selections in instrumental and vocal music were rendered and- recita tions in the German language were de- The Eagles will give a Christmas tree to the families or memDers or tne oroer and invited friends tomorrow evening, A good musical and literary program has been prepared. The Deutsch Vereln will hold a Christmas tree at Knapp's hall, tomor row evening. FOUNTAIN HOSE COMPANY'S DANCE (Special niapatrb to Tha Journal.) Oregon City. Deo. 26. One of the greatest social af faja of the season was the sixth annual ball of Fountain Hose company. No. 1. one of the pioneer fire companies of this city, held last night at the armory. Fox's orchestra of Port land furnished the muslo and over 100 couples danced. Eight waltzes, five two-steps, two mree-Bieps ana iour ex tras were on the program. ... The following; committee worKea nara to make the -affair a decided success: William Peters, Colonel Montgomery. Rov Woodward. Harrv Willson. Al Can non. Louis Nobel, George Woodward and Harry Seller. Peanut Boaster Explodes. Orunn Citv. Dec. IB. A gasoline pea nut rnnRter oneraled BT w. J. parson. In the Boos building on Main and Eighth streets, exploded yesterday rorenoon. owing to some defect In the burner, mtrlnir flames all around. The ma- rhino Was taken out and the flames ex tinguished before any injury was atne to the ouuaing. Celebrate China Wedding. Oreron City. Dec 25. Mr. and Mrs W. C. Green celebrated their china wedding at their home on Center street last nlaht. A larare number of old friends Surprised them with a - "china I rush," abopt 60 guests being present. T h AT THE THEATEES T Christmas Night at the HeiUg. The attraction at the 'Helllg theatre, tonignt and tomorrow night, will us the favorite actor Louis James, in Hen rlk Ibsen's "Peer Gynt." A special prise maunce win do given tomorrow. . . '. - 1 - . Musical Play Next Sunday. Seats are now sellinar at box office the Hellig theatre, for George M. Cohen s greatest musical pray. - - ou Miles lrom Boston.", This merry offerlnsr will be the bin: at-the above theatre all next week, beginning Sunday night. Special price matinees. New years day and sat- uroay. .; . ,v... . "Are You a .Mason?" Next Week. Next week at the Bunralow means a Happy New Year for it will start out with a round of fun and laughter. The Baker Stock company will play ' tbe screaming 1 farce comedy, "Are You a Mason, wnicn has been making thou sands laugh for many years. . ? A Night With the Poets. The Pantages management takes much pleasure in announcing for next week George Homan'a maaternlece. "A Night With the Poets," one of the most beautiful and sumptuous scenio produc tions in vaudeville. Twelve people In the cast. , Conn, Downey & Willard. There is a comedv olavlet at Pantaares tneatre tnis ween mat is worthy or more than passing notice. "The Doings or Doctor iiouaer' is presented by conn, iowney ana wuiara, tne airrerent char acters are comically and cleverly sus tained. , ' Tomorrow at the Baker. A strong holiday attraction for all classes of theatre goers is Augustus Thomas' noted American play, "Ari zona, which is at the Baker all this week. Tomorrow there will be a special matinee at tne regular nour. Play That Delights Children. The children find special delight in the Baker Stock company's play this week. It is Hoyt's A Midnight Bell.' and what especially pleases everyone at this time of year are the snow scenes. It is an ideal Christmas week attraction. fLATEST NEWS FROM VANCOUVER) BANE DRAFTS LAY IN HARRIS' DESK Representing License Funds That t Should Have Been Paid State, According to Accountant. The Vancouver orrtoe of The Journal Is located st room 2, Commercial Bank building. Fifth and Main streets, phons Main 600. where subscriptions, com plaints, advertisements and news will be received and promptly attended to. C C Gibson, agent. (Special Dl'patrh to The -Journal.) Vancouver. Wash.. , Dec.' 26. A fur ther investigation of the books of for mer City Clerk J. E. Harrts. by 1 , council, reveals the fact that Harris' lack of attention and gross mistakes How Are Your Shoes? : Don't you know that leaky shoes are the cause of most sickness T BEAX'S SHOE BTOSB has all the waterproof Kind ror ladies, men. noys ana children You'll find the best rubbers there, too. Eiffsth and Columbia Bti, Vancouver, wus. THE HARMONY Of your appearance Is bound to bs dis cordant unless your shirt, collar and ruffs are laundered perfectly. One note that will cause indescribable discord in your appearance is poorly laundered linen. Having unexcelled facilities for hand ling your work, we are bound to make your appearance perreot. Vancouver Steam Laundry Hotel Columbia block. Phone Main 881. RECTOR & DALY '. General Contractors Basement excavating, street work, con crete and cement work. All kinds of and, gravel, crushed rock and dirt for saie. General teaming. I GET OUR PRICES 804-210 X. Flftb Bt., Tanoonver, Wash. , Phones 487. 468 and 474. lotel Columbia VXOHS 681. Special 35c Merchanls' Lunch ,1100 TO 130 DAJXr. Fundar dinners SO cents. Oet ths habit Tans me streetcar to the door. iU WKZTS JTXTjP. CHICKEN AND BERRY RANCH s acres good rich -land. S acres under cultivation ana rencna cnicsen tight; 4 acres in nne green nr grove; new. mod ern room house, with bathroom, built in china closet, modern fireplace, etc.: new rustle barn, chicken houses and wooasnea; gooa weii, nne assorted or chard; R. F. D. and telephone service; t miles from Vancouver on fine road in gooa neignDornooa; a nne noma and a gooa puy at saauv. renns. TH0UPS0H & SWAN Citizens Natiunsl Bank, Vancouver, Wash. LOTS All along tha trolley line. Beautiful acre tracts for homes. Easy terms, low est prices, perfect title. Jotin IVI. Lay 313 West Sixth St- Vancouver, Wash. ATHLETIC GOODS Of every description. Drop In and In pet bur gymnasium apparatus. - C. J. MOSS f;-5 Washington SU Vancouver, Wash. will reault in no end of trouble to tha city. From the condition of the city books, Harris did very little work on them, during the last few months he was in office. In the case of that portion of the li quor license money which should have J one to the state, Harris permitted bank rafts in favor of the state to remain in his desk for several months and in some cases for nearly two years. City Treasurer O. W. Daniels, who has been checking up the case account, has dis covered a bunch of these drafts drawn when tiie license was paid over t him. In the desk of the former clerk. This rauure to remit to the state may mean the loss of considerable money to the ' m ,"l"r"!'1 ue on tne state s por tion of the license fees. Recently the state won In a suit naatnat ih, Aberdeen, which was said to be similar u iuv Biiuauon nere. DRUNKEN MAN DIVES FROM STREET CAR (Special Dispatch to Tbe Journal) Vancouver, Wash., Dec. 25. Passen gers on the last car to Vancouver Heights a few nights ago had the thrill ing experience of witnessing a fellow passenger make a high dive Into three feet of muddy water that stands along side the track near the car barns. The swimming expert had been tak ing a number of lessons at internal Ir rigation at down town thirst emporiums, it is said, and when the conductor no ticed him start for the door, he called to the man- to watt until the car stopped. But instead he bolted off into space and a second later a splash was heard along with many curses on the luck. Vancouver TJndertaldnr Company. Hamilton. Watklns, Kirch. Tenth and HotelSlElmoCafe CHRISTMAS DAY 1908 Table d'Kote Sinner. aoBinr. Tokennlnt. in u.ir 01..11 , ... .... 1 10 1 1 C 11. Celery en Branches. Olives. baited Almonds. Chicken Broth. BoulIion. Boiled Columbia River Salmon, Egg , . Sauce. Tenderloin of Sole. Tartar Sauce. Mayonnaise of Lobster. nhi1.eta,''S.0,fMJution. wlth aPer Sauce. -H.ung jrig With Baked A le. Chestnut Stuffed Suckling Pi t. . w un Baited App '; . '"""K niatu near, a la Yen. rriea oweetoreads with Mushrooms. French Lamb Chops, Jardiniere. Olympia Oyster Pattiea. Cream Fritters. Orange Sherbet. Roast Toung Clarke County Turkey with Cranberry Sauce. Roast Domestic Goose with Apple Jelly , Ro?st Chiokon with Dressing. Prime Ribs of Bunch Grass Beef au Jus i cm wnn dressing, Salade d'Aspereges. Mashed Potatoes. Stewed Corn. Baked Sweet Potatoes. Stewed Tomatoes. French Peas. Plum Pudding with Hard and Cognac Sane Hot Mince Pie. Custard rl an 11 la Ice Cream. Assorted Cakes. Fromage de Roquefort Mocha. 12 m. till 8:00 p. m. S1.00 Tou may have vour table runrv k phone. Special attention to parties. A Merry Christmas AITS A HAPPY AND PROSPER OUS NEW YEAR TO ALL C.D.HAYES&CO. sxiFAJmaarr btoxb. Hotel Arrivals. (Special tHapatrb to Th Jonraal.l Vancouver. Wash.. Dec. 25. The fol lowing are registered at the Vancouver jiuiejs: St. Elmo Dr. E. T. Parker, C. P. Al exander, Portland; J. C. McFadden Cathlamet; Mrs. Belle Long, Long seacn; Minnie juancs, iiwaco: f . j sea son. Dallas; M. J. Blough and wife. La Kayette; M. M. Hoff, J. Harris, Maud Hoff, W. Loundry, Charles Ferrier, Sara; J. Russell, city; A. Dashney, Kelso; A. Watson, Brush Prairie; A. V. Donmayer, Scappoose; W. L. Hoff, D. U. Hodges, J. Page, Sara; C. H. Slems, St, Paul. Columbia J. Bollck. C. Whitfield, city; T.- J. Connor, St Paul; Elsie Keyt, Ola Keyt, Perrydale; Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Waters,. Miss L. Waters, South Bend; D. McNamara, Mrs. J. Smith, Spokane; H. Clark. T. M. Wilson. Rldg field; W. J. Kraser, E. C. Townsend, Celilo; E. R. Butler, Woodland: M. A. ClarkCentralia: L. A. Ellsworth, Ru fus; W. H. Coffey, Wasco; J. Sinclair, Portland. Shore Acres Next Week. Sunday niarht one of . tha foremost plays on the stage, "Shore Acres," will open the New Year's week at the Baker and the coming of this splendid play with the well known character actor, Archie Boyd. Is hailed as one of the events of the season. To Lyric. Theatre, Patrons. Manager Dan- Flood and the members of his New Lyric Theatre Stock company wish all their friends a very . merry Christmas and a happy New Tear. Christinas Vaudeville. There is Christmas vaudeville at the Grand this week and there will be a typical Christmas bill this afternoon snd evening, headed by Mr. and Mrs. Es monde, who are presenting their play let, "A Soldier of Propvifle." Dancing Horse Coming. Mile. Summervllle and her dancing horse, Columbus, will be the chief at traction at the Grand next week. This is an exceptional horse and a very skilled rider. The rider and horse will be surrounded by an all-star vaude ville program. Hi Henry's Minstrels at Star. Hi Henry's big minstrels, now one of tne largest in tne woria, is tne attrac tion at the Star this week. Evervone remembers what a sensation this aggre gation caused witn its excellent per- lurnwin ou iis lormer visit. "Why Girls Leaye Home" Coming. A novel and decidedly original offer ing is -vroniised in "Why Girls Leave U.ra. u AW In An.. w, n .4 IU V v. ... vwioa n-l J n, .-V 4ra.Ilger Dignai on ine i-ain 01 irony, wnicn Will be presented at the Star theatre next week. Mile. Tpona at Orpheum. Mile. Toona. Is glvinr a lecture, this week that is more than interesting, not only to a few, but to all, for she has a manner and personality that miit.i her become acquainted with her audi ence at once, besides having a fine de livery of speech. Masons Elect Officers. ((Special Dlsnatph to Tbe Journal.) Vancouver, Wash., Dec. 25. Mount Hood lodge No. 32, A. F. and A. M. held Its annual election of officers last even ing. Following are those who were elected: W. Loughlin. W. M.: W. J. Knapp. 8. W.; W. 8. Miller, J. W.; Judge Abe Axtel, treasurer; Wallace Eastham. secretary. The joint installation or officers of the Masonic lodges of this city will take place In Masonic hall tomorrow evening commencing at 7:30 o'clock. Washing- ion una mouni nooa loage a. jj. et a. m., Koyai Arcn Masons and order of the Eastern Star will join In this Installa tion. Line Nearly Heady. (Special Dispatch to The Journal Vancouver Wash.. Dec. 25. A shin- ment of copper wire sufficient to com plete tne streetcar line to Rice's road has arrived and the' work of putting it in place will be accomDTIshed as soon as possible. The road bed up to ths city limits is ready ror service and ears will n,n n 4Viat nntnt K. nMnKHn . ng or Sunday. The grading force alone- Moore avenue from the citv limits to Rice's road is advancing steadily and will be ready for the wire gang by the first of the week. rndlng Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. 8. Parker. The dance, given by the Eagles last evening was largely attended To each dancer given was a Christmas remem brance. A Christmas tree was the fea ture of the evening. May Lose Eyesight. (Soecial Dispatch to Tbe JoraaLt Vancouver, Wash.. Dec. 26. As the result of the injury received by Fred Bowne who was struck with a beer kiubb inai is saia to nave been thrown by Joe Mulligan, it is feared Bowne will lose ths sight of his right eye. The attending physician is doing everything to save the Injured optic but the cut is una one cuia paruciea or glass make it UUUUlf HUI Dtt, Br. James H. Kloe, ZTsru-ologist. Chronto disorder and Over Commercial bank. Phons 298 Xaapp Bros Tadertakers. 101 West Eighth street Phons Lady assistant. WE THANK Our many natrons for naat fsvnra as suring you the same treatment in the future that you have been receiving, and wishing you a prosperous New Tear. OUN'S DRUG STORE eS Main St, Vancouver, Wash. : , Annual Firemen's Ball. (Special Dlxnatco to The Journal Vancouver. Wash., Dec. 26. The an nual firemen's ball on New Tear's eve this year will far surpass any previous effort of the Vancouver fire fighters. The members of the department are bending every nergy to make the af fair a rousing success. This year there will be several spe cial features that will lend much to the evening's amusement. The com mittee in chara-e has imnr. cellent music and the floor of the Audi torium will be especially prepared. Tickets may be secured from any mem- I Alarm of Fire. I (Special Dispatch to The Journal. Vancouver, Wash., Dec. 26. A tele phone call at 8:30 o'clock this momlag look the fire departraent-for i ran iJ the home of J. C. McCavIt, atf 309 Fifth street, An overheated chimney was the tause and the chemical engine came into use for the first time sines placed in setwise. It did good work, Personal Mention. 1 ' .V lelt Dntco ta The Jnorssl ' Vancouver. Wash.. Dec. 25. Mr, and Mrs. J, H. Parker of Portland and Mr. and Mrs. L J, illlli of this county, are r, , Beauresard loans mmunr m mvi.. of value. 702 Main street -"a Ketch, the piano man, 811 Washington Meet me at Dorland's. HOUSEHOLD CARES Tax the Women of Portland the Same at Elsewhere Hard to attend to household duties With a constantly aching back. A woman should not have a bad back. And she wouldn't if the kidneys wero well. Doan's Kidney Pills make well Kid neys.' Here's a Portland woman who en dorses this claim: Mrs. A. Canavan. S30 Lincoln 8t, PortlandOregon, says: "In 1908 I used Doan's Kidney Pills with auch beneficial results that I gave them my hearty en dorsement I still think of them and advise their use whenever 'I have an opportunity. For two or three years kidney complaint had clung to me. my back being so lame that I was unable to attend to my household duties at times. Dlny spells were common and I was also subject to headaches. ' The use of home remedies and more than one preparation guaranteed - to be 1 a sure cure for such troubles failed to give me relief. Finally I learned of Doan's Kid ney Pills and procured a box. I used them according to directions - and they gave me more relief , than all other remedies I had taken combined." ' For sale by all dealers. " Pries SO cents.1 FoSUr-Mllburn Co., Buffalo, New Torlt, sole agents for ths United States. Remember the name Boan's and take no oyier. , PORTLAND CIIOSEII Blf HIBEHiS The National convention of the An cient Order of Hibernians Is to be held in Portland in July, 1810. E.' H. Deery, secretary of the local committee, which is In charge of arrangements." said this morning that the published report that Seattle had secured two conventions was Incorrect Ths Seattle delegates, he said, worked hard for Portland and did every thing they could to helD this citv secure the convention. Although tha convention is still 18 months away areat interest in already being manifested in it throughout the country snd clubs are being formed in several states to come to Portland. Con necticut has already arranged for a big excursion to this -city, and in other states women's clubs are being organ ised to arrange for similar excursions, for the convention of the L. A. A. O H the ladies' auxiliary of the order, is to be held here at the same time. Every thing possible will be done to maka ths convention a success. -. There are now 200,000 members of ths order in the United States, besides those in Canada who will also take part in the convention. In addition to this, the Ancient Order of Hlberntnna ! orfiii.ri with the German-American Alliance, and ii i in upunou ui one aay or tne con- snau d uerman-Amertcan day. The local committee is working hard and is sending out many letters in reference to the coming event, which l" xp.ect.ed.uto hig thin in the "oivi v w vruor. LOUIS JAMES PORTRAYS PEER .GYNT TO PLEASED AUDIENCE CITY PKIS0NEES HAVE CHRISTMAS CHEEB The 81 most thankful men in ths city were those given their freedom early this morning from ths city-Jail where they had spent what was left of Christ mas eve. Thirty-one men wers taken to Jail last night because of surplus exhiliratlon. Sober and deeply repentant they were turned loose this morning. One had started home with a bottle and a gooa early in the evening, and was greatly pleased when the officers returned the mailings ot nis unnstmas dinner to him. Turkey dinner was served the prison ers in ths lail this afternoon, according to the usual custom. A wholesale house presented ths prisoners at the Kelly uubio vmjsv pun wiui cs, Dif dox or corn cob pipes nd ctosena or packayea of CASTOR tA lor InfsmU and Children. Ths Kind Yea Hara Alwajs Bsugbt Bear ths 61gaatarof By J." F. S. , Ths esoterlo criticisms and discus sions of Ibsen that have been rife for the past 10 years have not escaped Fort land. This fact -was mads felaln last night when -moat of the audience, awed by they knew not what in much the same mood as Peer himself when he attacked the Bogy, invaded the Helllj and composed themselves to see Louis James in the role of Ibsen's . lovable ne'er-do-well. Peer Oynt - This attiutde was made the mors con spicuous because of the acting version of the play Itself, which necessarily. perhaps, mutilated many of the most enlightened scenes. A slmnJa recipe fur enjoying the acting of the play is to read it beforehand. If you don't do that avoid all studies, all press notices. all -enlightened discussions of it as you would th plague. Then, with your mind free from shadows, you can go to the Hellig and witness a series of animated pictures of a man's life. The humor is good, straight, simple humor. The char acter drawing of Peer, of Ase and of Solvelg is most remarkable. And above all, don't go mooning around for a lea- son. tDsen was an artist, we said or Peer that its lesson was that It had no lesson. If it is not asking too much of you to grasp the paradox, take it to heart. . - , The advantage to be gained from reading the play aside, from the mere pleasure of perusing it, which is very considerable lies in the advantage it will give you of being able to piece to gether the scenes of the acting ver sion. Ths first act at tbe best Is un satisfactory, and extravagant in Its usa of tims. Ths hitter comment of the neighbors which Peer overhears while on his way to ths wedding of Ingrld IS cut out entirely. Tha encounter of Peer with The Bogy is mads to follow so suddenly; without a pauss to -allow the minds of the sudience to readjust themselves to it that its sense is ut terly lost Everyone tittered and gave, up with a yawn the problem of what the talking was all about - i j To chronicle the other omissions would taks a column, and avail nothing. PERSONALS Edgar Hafer, manager of the Crater Lake Lumber company plant at Med ford, accompanied by Mrs. Hafer, ar rived at the Hotel Portland thla morn ing to spend Christmas. w. D. McCulley and wife of Joseph, are at the Oregon. - Miss uarrle lqcsinson ana n. L,. Dickinson of Belllngham. are guests' of their brother. M. C. Dickinson, manager of the Oregon Hotel, for the holidays. Mr. Dickinson is accompanied by his wife. Charles McCrum. formerlr of Port land, now running the Collegetown Shop In Seattle, arrived this mom Ins to spend the holidays. Mr. McCrum left Portland more than a vesr aro. soon afterward opening his store at Univer sity station, which Is not far from the new exposition grounds. . Eye- glasses, tl at Metzger's. , Only why was the famous-comment of Peer on the blowing up of bis yacht cut out or forgotten? - , "He takes fatherly thought for my personal weal .' ' "But sconomical no,- that he Isn't!" - The personage known as 'The Strange Passenger" la made hopelessly confus ing because all you can hear through the din of the storm is a faintly squeal lng voice. His worlds are lost ocmbletely. And if you are so excited over the noise of the storm and the terror of the ship wreck that you don't care unless you know otherwise who he is and what he ' should be saying. - It's impossible to mention these things without also la menting the loss of ths funeral oration and the exquisite scene with the thread balls, the broken straws, the withered leaves and the raindrops those symbols of Peer's unsung song, his unwept tears, bis doubted beliefs, his barren deeds. - The problem of Peer Oynt resolves it self into this: If you can go to it as a sane person, ready to take the play as it comes to you,. and not to go at it as a proposition In abstract algebra, go. You will enjoy it. If, you go, deter mined to tackle the problem, you will be turned out at 11:50 murmuring in coherent words. It's a play too simple ror iittie minas. , , . ... Mr. James' playing of .Peer was so much better than most had expected that it came near to being a shock,, It's so natural a part, of course, but it's a comparatively simple matter to make It fairly presentable without any great display of talent But Mr. James did surprisingly well. Laura Franken-' f eld was very good ss Ase and Aphis James was quite well enough as Solvelg excepting Jn the -last scene, where she was a bit disappointing. The company is a large one and is adequate, while the stage settings are most lavish and, make ths production memorable. does all it does by virtue of one thin--i0ou?er--its power to create power. . 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