THE OREGON CUIIDAV. JOURNAL', PORTLAND, SUNDAY MORNING, JULY 7, 1312 III11YHE-. OLDEST PROJECT Four Speakers in Coming Con. , vention to Advocate a Na-j-j. : tional. University. Chicago, July Four men will ipeak at. thfl coming meeting- of the' 'National Education association In Qi lea go In fa vor fit the national university. The project la more thart 123 years of age. The convention, which opened today, is not expected to galvanise the project into life, but a good start may be made. Recently the general subject has been revived In the public mind by the death of Dr. John W. Hoyt, an Ohio man, born In Worthlngton,, who for many years was at the head of the movement and by Home was termed its father. The designation, however, seems ,to belong to the father of his country. George Washington, in his will, which became effective 1798, left $25,000 in Interest bearing securities as an endow ment fund for the university and direct ed that. It should remain Intact and automatically augment Itself by the In terest until suJ , a university became Bn accomplished fact. Thin money seems to have disap peared, dissolved Into thin air," for ac curate accounts or its """history are meager, contradictory and vague. Money at t per cent, compounded, ylll more than double Itself every 12 years. On this basts, George Washington's bequest today represents the almost staggering urn of $25,600,000. PROMISES MADE BY THE PRESS AGENTS 55- (Continued from Preceding Page.) patrons try to stay on the apparatus when it is going around at top speed. The management of the Scenic Amuse ment park Is on the alert for every thing that may add to the attractive ness of the place, and to this end have been Installed all aorts of conven iences for picnickers in the old apple orchard, and for the observation parties In the tower where the big searchlight Is enjoyed nightly. With the weekly fireworks and the other attractions pro vided, the Crest is able to keep its many patrons well satisfied, Arrange ments have been made to handle a big throng today. At the Oaks. Lady Livingstone, the skating bear at the Oaks, made a hard run for it for first honors with King Pharaoh, the educated horse, and accordingly Manager Cordray reengaged the duo for an additional week. Lady Living stons la a big black she bear, who likes nothing better than to have roller skates buckled on her sheathed claws and to glide over the smooth polished floor. King Pharaoh occupies a position of honor at the grandstand, where he does almost everything but talk. King can juggle with words, figures, and seems to have more common horse sense than any luiman of his own years, 6. King loves to play with the youngsters. The Neapolitans are an unique at traction and have proved a positive de llBht to the big crowds at the Oaks. They sing, play and dance. Punch and Judy occupies a position of honor for children on the bill, while the concerts twice 'hilly by the big Oaks purk hand, make the park every evening a place Of Joy to music lovers. With the excep tion of the band, which is heard on Sat urday and Sunday afternoons only, every part of the big program Is given twice daily, Fpecial matinees haviiiK been inaugurated last week. Throngs (ravel to the ) ark, where there are 24 ncrpK, 'rvrry rmn of which tjffers a de lightl'ul time to the visitor. All the usual park attractions with some in addition will be found along the Trail. There are restaurants and eafeteriK. while swimming and launch rides are among some of the other fca tnrea opc.i to the visitor. Green lawns make a delightful children's playground. At the 1I ilijr. Cnthrlfm (!ountisf is to begin on July 14 her long awaited season at the HelliK. Portland m theatre beautiful, where a wonderful cooling plant makes theatre going as Inviting In hot weather as In midwinter. Henry Bernstein's . .Alyld...flM ...gripping play, "The Thief," will be the opening bill its first local presentation at popular prices, from 25 cents to 75 cents. The seat sale for "The Thief" begins Thursday, July 11, and the same places may also he secured for the modern successes to follow. There will be a new play each week. The popularity of Miss Countlss among all classes of play goers is no weed of hasty growth. It took deep root during her two years of varied toek achievement.- She has personal charm and distinction, and since last seen In Portland has come Into promi nence among the best known women of the stage, adapted alike to comedy and roles of strong, sincere emotion. She will have a tremendous welcome. Sydney Ayres, also a strong favorite, and an actor of refinement and charm, will be the leading support, associated with players of personality and achieve ment, experienced with the best stars and combinations. Among them are Henry Hall, Roy Clements, Robert Law ler, John C. Livingston, Charles R. Schad, Edward Wilbur, Claire Sinclair, Georgia Woodthorpe, Myrtle Langford, Juno Alqucst, little Ruth Ormsby and others. "The Bridge of the Gods." Bedecked with alt the panoply that hangs about an Indian story with the real redmen participants, "The Bridge of the Gods," the great story of the early days of Oregon when the great stone arch that stretched across the Co lumbia river at the Cascades crashed Into the river, will transplant a great audience tomorrow and Wednesday night at Multnomah field into the ac tual scenes that surrounded the down fall of Indian domination in Oregon. The forefathers of the very redmen who will be seen In the great drama were, perhaps, spectators of the crash of the Baseball SSCBEATIOH PABJC Corner Vaughn and Twenty-fourth Bta. Vancouver Portland JUI.T 3, 3, 4, 8, 6, 7. C.a mem hAfirln week dava 2 n m Sun days 2:20 p. in. IAOXES' DAT rXZOAT. Beys under 12 free to bleachers Wednea. FAMOUS MINSTREL TO APPEAR AT 0RPHEUM roil . A -:.::::: 5J I :. -.)U6- ,:-:X::v:::v:-'v:;::A DJ JVta Vl. ...j v.v TO RiCO FEARS SPREAD OF PLAGUE Health Officer Reports; Infec tion of. Large Area of : "J Waterfront. ' Lew Sully, famous minstrel, occupies second place on the bill to open at the Orpheum tomorrow aXternoon. Sully weighs 300 pounds and reviewers of hla act say he provides a laugh for every ounce of his bulk. He will ap pear in "Feminine Fads" a creation of his own, In which a burlesque on the vaudeville act of Alice Lloyd Is fea tured., Concerning Sully's act the Se attle Crlttc said: "Lew Sully Is a welcome caller when ever his trunks are checked to Seattle and he Is here again with a line of funny talk that, loses nothing In effect by being familiar, and the songs he slnga are rendered In the true Sully spirit of comedy. To what he did here before Sully had added forty pounds of fat and imitutlons of Alice Lloyd. Ho Is a riot natural stone bridge that followed pour ing on it of millions of tons-of molten lava from erupting AJount Hood. Their legends tell of such an experience. The scene setting shows this great moun tain towering over the heads of the audience, Its snow capped top appar ently many miles distant, at its base flows the Columbia. In front Is an In dian encampment. The story tells of the coming of the white' man; It shows' the fire and tor ture stake; Indian council camps and the smoking of the peace pipe; grim In dian threats. While the story weaves Itself about the tragic life story of Wallula. daughter of Chief Multnomah, the Indian in all his native dignity, in hiacolor panoply and mounted on mag nificent Indian ponies, has his place in the tale. The me.dlclne man and soothsayer tells of the ending of Indian rule. Knowing his doom. Chief Multno mah dies, and with the waiting of hun dreds of his tribesmen, the aged chief tain Is laid on a pyre In his blazing ca noe, and canoe and man are set afloat forever on the waters of the Columbia. Slowly the canoe passes out of sight behind the hills. "The Bridge of the Gods" is over. Over 600 persons and $25,000 In cash have been used to make "The Bridge of the Gods" a success. It achieved suc cess conspicuously for the Rose Festi val, and It Is believed that the success will be just as great for the Elks' con vention. White Slave Motion rictnre. A remarkable series of motion pic tures, showing the success of the great movement all over the country to pre vent the evil of white slavery will be shown In this city at either the Baker or Bungalow theatres all next week afternoons and evenings accompanied by an Interesting lecture on the subject by Dr. John Martin. These widely ad vertised motion pictures have been ne gotiated for here but all details are not yet complete as to thair appearance. Ttje subject and Dr. Martin's manner '."tot treating It, both In film and talk, is all new to this city and everywhere he has appeared the theatres have not been large enough to accommodate the crowds clamoring for admission. Washington, July (.Past 1 Assistant Surgeon Grubs, of the public health and marine hospital service, San Juan, Porto Rico, has reported to Burgeon General Blue that examinations show that a mile of the waterfront is Infected with germa oCthe bubonic plague. Twelve cases with five deaths have occurred in San Juan. The first . sub pected case was reported June 14. There appears to be two foci of the disease. The source is probably Infected rats, although this has not as yet been de termined. ' Active measures are' being taken to prevent the spread of disease. As a rigid maritime quarantine has been maintained at San Juan against all vessels arriving from ports known to be plague-Infested, It Is supposed the infection was Introduced from some port Where, the plague exists and has not been recognised, or if recognized, has not been reported. Measures are being taken to limit the infection to the Island of the old city. The worst houses In the affected area are being destroyed after being first surrounded by a wire fence. Other stringent measures to suppress a Berl oua outbreak that will threaten the territorial United States are being taken. ' Systematic rat catching and inspec tion is being prosecuted and dally house Inspections are being carried on by the health authorities. Observation and detention camps have been provided. The plague Is widely prevalent in all the southern colonies of America and Europe. Rigid Inspection of all ships entering American ports from Porto Rico, Cuba, Central and South Ameri can countries and Europe has been ordered. Her Impression. Fram Harpar's Bazar. Mrs. Ktilcker What Impressed you most in "Romeo and Juliet"? Mrs. Subbubs The fact that Juliet could keep a nurse In what appeared to be the suburbs. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Beginning today, the Majestic Theatre will show only the cream of first run licensed films. The program will consist of Four Full Reels of pictures and two mu sical acts for the regular admis sion of 10 cents. The entire program will be changed every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, thereby giving the patron of the Majestic theatre three new shows each week of the best pictures and musical acts ob tainable. Programme TOD AT UTS TOMOXJtOW On the Pnyll of H3 Bye Thrll lttiR Detective Story, by the Vi tagraph company. Mr. Maurice Costello In Leading Role. Kiss Esther Sundquist, the 'Won der Violinist Playing Melody In F and "Take Me Back to Babyland." The ramona Path Weakly Lat est Current Events. Mr. Ted tniauLrk, Baritone Sing ing "Bro. Bill, the Town Be longs to Ton," and "Innocent Bessie Brown." Trying to Tool TTncle A Blograph Comedy. Winning a Widow A Drama En Beted on the Ocean and In : Egypt. By the Kalem Co. 'One-Bound O'Brien Positively :- the Funniest Picture Ever Pro. duced. Majestic Theatre Park and Washington Bta. Admission 10c. Box Beats 95o chtossies Unequaled Vaudeville Seventh and Alder Sireets WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY MATINEE, JULY 8 Portland's 'Newest, Coolest and Most' Beautiful Theatre, Absolutely Fireproof, Will Offer a Bill of Sensational Vaudeville, Especially Arranged for the Elks' National Convention. SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT THE SEVEN AVIATOR GIRLS with MISS CARLYLE LOWE and a company of 20 pretty girls, clever principals, and mirth-provoking comedians in a big, smart, musical comedy success. Si Jenks Four Harmonious Girls Late Comedian The Act Delightful "Get-Ricli-Quick Wallingford" Co. - The Ausonia Trio William Morrow & Co. Roman Gladiators In "Happy's Millions" v EXTRA! EXTRA! EXTRA! ' RETURN ENGAGEMENT UNEQUALED For the benefit of those who were unable to secure accommodations at the previous engagement. The Barefoot (Trilby) Texas Tommy Dancers In Sensational Terpsichorean Novelties Popular prices. Matinee DAILY. Box office open 10 a. m. to 10 p. m. Boxes and first row balcony reserved. Phones A-2236, Main 4636. Curtain 2:30, 7:15 and 9. l Portland's Roof Garden 1200 feet above the city. Free Grand Fire Works Display EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT Scenic Railway one mile long. Trip on the Columbia. Open k.RgllsjJJRink. Qbsen;atjoo. (electric .jclmtorXdmissioxi. to grounds free. . , WELCOME B. R O. E. THEATRE Seventh and Taylor Fhonea Main 1; A-112J : THIS WEEK r Try Afternoon 8i30 o'OXook ' Urtxj STnltaf 8t30 6 'Clock Natural Color (xxmncacoXfOB) Mbtion Pictures SCENES OF THE WORLD both rawm urn aitd watttke PRICES ATTZxirooirs boo, aso. BTESTHOS 750, 60o, SSo. Ktrvd Sata Now Salllnr for Evary Farfornuuioa NEXT WEEK' BEOurwnro , Mxnaccn sxaAasxEX CATHRINE COUNTISS SUPPORTED BT SYDNEYAYRES K7ZCXAX. 7 gU Sun. July 14 Ovtnln Bill Will B Hanry BernrUln'g Flay "The Thief" XXFOBJCATXOK 8aion Seata Bow oa Bala BEAT SAXJB FOX "THX TBZBF" OFXBS TKUBSDAY, JULY 11 PRICES EVENINGS Lower floor. 75c. 50c. Balcony. 50c, S5c, 26c. Gal.. 35c, 25c. SSBDAY ANY SEAT 25c SATURDAY MATINEE Lower floor 60c; balcony, 25c; gallery, 25c. r Plt Mam 6. A. 1020 Beginning Utriay Uatlaet V ADVAKCBO VAUDEVXL Week, July 8lh Always City's Best Place Of Entertainment DAVID BE LAS CO Presents for the First Time fn America "THE DRUMS OF OUDE" A One-Act Play by Austin Strong MORE THAN A DOZEN ACTORS IN CAST MAGNIFICENT SCENERY CARRIED LIGHTING EFFECTS ARE MARVELOUS PLAY LASTS THIRTY-FIVE MINUTES LEW SULLY EDNA LUBY STEIN, HUME AND THOMAS SEALBY AND DUCLOS THE EUGENE TRIO FOUR FLORIMONDS Matinee Daily QRCHESTRA PICTURES Matinee Daily Evening Prices 15c, 25c, SOc, 75c DAILY MATDTEE 15c, 25o, 50o. HOLIDAY MATHTXES Hlght Prlcaa. TWELFTH AND MORRISON EVERY AFTERNOON AND EVENING, STARTING TUJJAY NUUN ALL WLtA ,f "LET 'ER BUCK" RETURN OF THE FAMOUS Pendleton Round-Up Motion Pictures The Great Three Days' Annual Wild West Tournament The only and original Films. Controlled by the Nelson-Lytle Film Co. of Pendleton, Oregon. . Most startling, sensational, thrilling and amusing pictures ever shown. Taken from real life not play acting. The grand opening parade, with over 2000 mounted cowboys, girls, Indians in native costume and other picturesque characters peculiar to the Wild West. Wild horse breaking. Broncho busting and cowboy riding by the world's greatest experts. , Steer roping, bull dogging; in fact, every known feat of the range and wild country. . : Performances every day, starting at 12 o'clock continuous. Admission, 25c Children Under 12. 15c MATINEE EVERY DAY VfKr TP's Week, July 8th r. SULLIVAN & CONSIDINE Special Summer Prices Nights, 10c and 20c Matinees, Any Seat 10c Th American Debut A Braham Ben Bujamaa I -fl Troupe of Arabs M In a Series of Acrobatic Fata and Pyramid Building Roland West Offers Winsome and Demure "Staehart and Heritage Irene and P)bbie Smith In th, Krc Cnmedy Presenting 8. . Worth Vhll. "TH3S TWO RUB1E3" ' Direct from Ixindon One of EnglndV Smartest Comedlwis Th, incomper.ble John T. Marry K Trio (Former Favorite of "The Midnight Sons") European Gymnasts Special Feature 0 The Sensation of the Pay Herbert Brooke Problemist Supreme Presenting for the first time In hi career the $20,000 Trunk Mystery. AsslHted by George K. Smith Pictures Orchestra Peoples Theatre SUNDAY, JULY 27 WRITTEN IN BLOOD.-? . . . .Two Reel Special Production Tale of Crime and Retribution. GETTING RICH QUICK Snappy Comedy COPPER INDUSTRY Industrial THAT TRIO Confer, Bauer, Wilaun Star Theatre UNDER TWO FLAGS Ouida's Greatest Drama.. Two Magnificent Reels. DETECTIVE FUZZLE'S TRIUMPH Great Comedy THE TWO SISTERS Intensely Dramatic INFANT HERCULES RALPH C. VAN, Great Singer ArcadeTheatre GAUMQNT WEEKLY, Containing full and complete views of the National Republican Convention at Chicago, with the many National Notables. BEFORE WHITE MAN CAME, Indian Story of Unusual Strength. FATHER AND BOYS. 1000 Feet Comedy ' BLOSSOM TIME" : . 7777. 7. Beautiful in" Sentiment" ARTHUR ELWELL, Superb Baritone AKE THEATRE K&iB 0. A-5360 Morrison and 114k fta. Qej. It. Baker, Xaaagtt. THE FAMOUS BAKER STOCK COMPANY CLOSING WEEK OF THE STOCK SEASON STARTING MATINEE TODAY, SUNDAY, JULY 7, 1912 In that most hilarious of all farce comedies .:' ARE YOU A MAS ON? BY LEO DITRICH STEIN r SPECIAL ELK WEEK ATTRACTION A scream of laughter from start to finish. A harmless satire on the doings of the mysterious secret society man. One of the most popular farces on the American stage. Stage Under the Direction of William Dills Regular Baker prices for all performances. Evenings, 25c and SOc. MONDAY BARGAIN NIGHT ALL SEATS 25c MATINEE EVERY DAY THIS WEEK AT 2:15. ALL SEATS 25c BEST PRODUCTION ON EARTH Fourth and TT1, A 1 U 1 fl DlTT1 Fourth an3 Stark Streets THEATRE Stark Streets Home of Refined Musical Comedy KEATING & FLOOD PROPRIETORS AND MANAGERS ALL WEEK COMMENCING TOMORROW MATINEE THE ARMSTRONG FOLLIES COMPANY ."j IN . OH, YOU BILL AND THE FAMOUS - Bare Foot Dance (SECOND WEEK BY POPULAR DEMAND) EIK SONGS, ELK MUSIC AND ELK COMEDY Matinees Daily, 2:30 Evenings, 7:30 and 9:15 . FRIDAY NIGHT CHORUS GIRLS' CONTEST, BIGGEST PERFORMANCE ON EARTH FOR THE MONEY ADMISSION 15 AND 25 CENTS -3 OAK PORTLAND'S GREAT AMUSEMENT PARK ALL BIG, FREE, OUTDOOR ACTS SKATING BEAR,- Most original act anywhere Lady Livingstone posi tively skates on roller skates. ' ,. OAKS PARK BAND THE NEAPOLITANS Marvelous concerts by Pelz Poems in fun by the happy and his famous or Roma Trio, who will ganization. take you to Italy. PUNCH AND JUDY THE TRAIL 7. The joy of the children and One hundred attractions to fun everlasting. , make you happy, KING PHARAOH The horse that can do everything but talk, and he'd do that if he could. ttjt ALL STREETCARS LEAD TO THE OAKS PAH!Z TAKE FAST LAUNCHES AT MORRISON CHID t 1 t day.