THE OREGON SUNDAY JOURNAL. PORTLAND, SUNDAY MORNING, JULY 14, 1312.
Armed Bullies Make Life Mis
erable for Thousands "oL
Defenseless Men.
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DRASaATIC calendar for the week
HEItlG Catlirino Countlss, in "The Thief."
ORPHEUM Vaudeville, hcaallner,
Husband."
BAKER Motion Ptftures.
EMPRESS-Vsurleville.
FANTAOBS Vaudeville, Frcfl Ireland and his "I,obptrr Falace (liils,"
headllncr.
.LTRIC "Scotch Hlffh Ball," by ArmstronR Follies company.
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.COUNCIL CREST Amusement Fark.
THE OAKS Amusement Park.
PROMISES MADE BY-
THE PRESS AGENTS
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Cathrlne Countlpa, in Henri Bern
fteln'a famous" play of emotion, "The
, Jhlef," begins tonight her summer pea
ion at the HetllK theatre. (he Is to of
't er a series f her best successes at
:, .tractive High class plays, with a rcason
' able soale of prices In a charming the-
atre, where up to date device make at
tndance as Invitlnp in July as In Pc
; cember. Miss Countlss needs no lntro
duct!pn to Fortl'aiul, di f pile seven years'
absence from the scene of early effort,
when the affection and loyalty of her
public meant aV much In the way of en
ouragement and Inspiration. There is
a genuine sentlnifni hark of her prs
"nt engagemetit on the part of Miss
-"Countlsa and the old admirers who have
;eioaeiy waTefi ed: ""Kef " a d v"a n c e m e n t
tpon the New York stage, and In tar
ring tours of the big cities of the east
.and middle west. And cordial welcome
..also awaits Sydney Ayres whose local
popularity was built upon firm founda
tions by the excellence and variety of
, his acting lor mere than a veer in lead
. lug roles. Mr. Ayres contributes to this
ngagement not only the principal sup
port but the artihti. diieitton of the
' plays.
.,- f 'The Thief" i recognized as a niss
. ttrplecc of cmotl"n;,i drama, true, tense
.. and thrilling, ami tl;' moral U leaclies
A lesson in good taste Is us timely now
f.S when It lifted Hmrl Hcrnst.Mii to
Elk Multitude Feasts in Open Air
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.Tbousands enjoy big Bea-food barbecue) at the Oaks; Just a fow of faces.
Tlf t4gi.4iftl tttal vr nmUfiKi
for One meal was served at the Oaks
Imusefoent park Wednesday afternoon
hen S5.f! persons wvre pasted
,v-ru.itie gatu aad were seiraO ndUi
Mrs. Louis Jamrs,
"Holding
I'lrtureg.
prominence as one of the greatest dra
matists not only of France, but of all
countries. It Is adroit constructively,
and Us big scenes call for remarkable
powers of acting, from light and deli
cate comedy to impassioned sweep of
emotion. Woman's Indefinable vanities,
and mans unpardonable indifference to
those subtle appreciations that women
crave, form the basis of this remarkable
play that brought Bernstein enduring
fame.
Miss Countiss plays the ti inpermental
wife, Marie Louise, the part created In
Paris by Madame Slmone. and which
brought to Margaret Jlllngton her first
New York success. Mr. Ayres per
sonates Richard Voysln, a virile and
commanding role, acted by Mr. Gultry
In France, and by Kyrle Bellew in this
country. Henry Hall appears as Ray
mond Lagardes. and Claire Slnclalre as
Isabelle Lnarde at whose country
home the domestic drama of the Voy
sins Is enacted. Robert Lawler Is the
romantic hoy, and Roy Clements the de
tecUve who seeks to unravel the theft.
At the Orpheum.
Another great name is at the head of
an Orpheum -bill. It Is that of Mrs.
Louis James, widow of the eminent
tragedian, who will eliine at the Or
pheum this week as headllner In the.
comedy, "Holding a Husband," a one
at play written by Arthur Hopkins.
Mrs. James Is supported by two ratable
actors, a man and a woman, and the
dramatic talent which put her to the
foiefmnt In Shakespearian roles with
l.er distinguished h unhand is shown to
Its utmost She tajtes the part of the
wife In the romedy, she Is the center of
n the cumlcal situations, she takes the
a salnxm hwrhertte, tame4 ris.tr!: tn
the shell, coffee, ,.tc practically every
member of the crowd gathered round
the bandstand to listen to the band con
certs and the various other entertain
ment features offered at the Oaks.
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lead in all the bright dialogue of the
piece, and the sketch Is so built that
her excellence as a comedienne Is shown
at Its best. Mrs. James and her little
company have been praised highly along
the Orpheum circuit for their cleverness
In staging the comedy In which there
Is not an idlo second.
Second on the new bill is a miniature
musical comedy, of which Marguerite
Haney is the star. Miss Haney, Ralph
Lynn and Basil Lynn, both English
comedians of note, and six pretty girls,
will appear In the musical comedy,
which Is called "The Leading Lady."
The pl"ce is most vivacious, every one
Of the c impauy HPpearing in song and
dance sell -ctions, and the finale being
a football game played between the
nr-rry flrls and the audience, tinder the
leadership of Miss Haney. Miss Haney
has Ju'st returned from Paris, where, she
made a great hit In the review of the
Follcs Bergere.
Next on the hill is the oldest qusrtet
In vaudeville. It Is the Empire comedy
four, the members of which have been
together on the stage for more than 15
years. Tiny have created vaudeville
fen in nearly every large city of the
warld, and are proud of their record in
ppearlng before royajty In many "com
mand" performances. They have a big
repertoire of comedy Bongs anil their
patie lft bright. The feature member
Of the nuartet is Joe Jenny, German
Comedian.
Fourth on the mid-July bill Is Pauline
Moran, a western girl, who has climbed
to great heights as a singing come
dienne. She is singing brand new com
edysongs and has added new dances to
her vaudeville act. Hur costumes, too,
are fetching
The Dare brothers will appear In nu
merous gymnastic feats, which are ex
ecuted with such dexterity and finesse
that reviewers have likened their per
formance to a series of pictures. Then
the, cycling Vernuris will appear In a
dare-devil art. i'liey encircle a tank-lik
blcyel- trark, wlirh Is raised mid low
ered as (hr whizz around It with ter
rific Fpeed. The next entertainers are
Paul ami Marmlon Stone, a St. Paul,
Minn . couple, who have a novel singing
and dancing art, with which piano play
ing is mingled.
"The 1 cuius of find"," Pavld Belasco's
drama, based on the Sepoy rebellion of
ISfiT, will be staged at the orpheum
for the last time tonight.
EmjrrcfcS.
For Interesting features the Empress
will have another bill next week that
will be hard to beat. Trained birds
have been selected for th headline
place. These are tlie blrdsTif Profes
sor Victor Nlblo. After years of pa
tience, he hH suecetded In teaching
Cuckoo and I, aura to speak In three lan
guages. There is no deception about
tills nit. The professor larrlcs on a
conversation with l is pi is, and they
talk among themseUes. As a srlentiflc
novelty the ai t la only equaled by its
entertaining phase. ' The Firefly,"
with Harry llaywatd and company, will
be the special added featuit. Mr.
Hay ward Is no st ranger, having been over
the circuit with such sketches as "Hold
ing Out" and "Marriage la Sublime."
He Is supported In the latest comedy by
Miss Bradley, who. played Bonita In
"Arizona, " and Francis Stafford. There
la nothing but the beRt of comedv In
this playlet, arid it has been a sure
w'.f ner.
Recruits from the legitimate are
EUxabeth Kennedy and Anna Mack Ber
lin, who have bfen Identified with many
successful plays. The Sisters Llndon
come from England, where they have
established a 'reputation as artists in
songs and dances. Slang Is slung reck
lessly by Princeton and Yale, and Yale
1a "600 ililts From New Yolk." Those
who enjoy slsng. which mentis every
American, will find unlimited laughs in
this. Bert Cutler, billiard expert, will
Offer an exhibition In which every shot
caa be sten plainly by the audience.
Pantages.
Vaudeville at its best will be the at
traction at Pnntages for the week com
mencing with the matinee tomorrow at
2:3d. when Fred Ireland, the noted
dancer and legitimate comedian, will
present his Lobster Palace Girls in the
breeziest, merriest and smartest mus
ical melange to be seen in the west this
season. Mr. Ireland personally selected
his company, and each girl is a marvel
of beauty and grace. Particular atten
tion has been paid to the voices of the
girls, and as a result Mr. Ireland Is
supported by a company of singing
beauties, never excelled and seldom if
ever equaled. The plot of the melange
Is not heavy enough to worry over, Just
the frothy merriment that Is so pleas
ing to the jaded theatregoer. No better
entertainment could be offered the
young folk than a half hour with
Wood's arrimal actors. The clever cats,
dogs, monkeys and ponies perform so
cleverly that they seem almost human.
Manager Johnson has set aside next
Saturday's matinee for tlje benefit of
the young1 folk, and the program will
bo carefully arranged to please them.
Masters of melody are Rousley and
Nichols, colored entertainers. Their
songs are pew and Jl.ngly, and their
comedy Is of the sort that never grows
wearisome. El Rarto Is the noted con
versational trlxter whose whimsicali
ties are most amusing. Sensational are
the feats accomplished by the Four
Flying Valentines, American aerlallsts
who were the season's sensation In Lon
don last year. The Pantagescope will
show new animated events, and the Pan
tages orchestra will be heard In sev
eral enjoyable selections. Miss Carlyle
Lowe and her Seven Aviator Girls will
conclude their engagement here with the
performances this afternoon and even
ing, supported by a program of un
equaled vaudeville.
Lyric. .
The attraction at the Lyric theatre
the coming week commencing with to
morrow matinee, will be "A Scotch High
ball," a delightful and excruciatingly
funny musical comedy. Interpolated by
the present talented and clever players
of the Armstrong Follies company num-
TRAGEDIAN'S WIDOW'S
FINAL APPEARANCE
.Mrs. Louis James.
Mrs. Louis James, widow of the emi
nent tragedian, s to make her bow in
vaudeville In Portland tomorrow after
noon when she will appear at the Or
pheum in a one act comedy, "Holding a
Husband " Her vaudeville vehicle Is a
triangular comedy written by Arthur
Hopkins, nnd In It she Is assisted by two
capable actors. She takes the part of
the "wife In the case." a role that shows
her capabilities as a comedienne. Mrs.
James was the leading woman for her
distinguished husband for several years,"
and appeared In the main feminine roles
of his great repertoire. She has the dis
tinction of being the youngest actress
to attempt the role of cjueen Katherlne
In "Henry VIII," and also has had the
honor of appearing as star at the head
of her own company. That was her
most recmit achievement when she ap
peared in the title role of Mrs. Frances
Hodgson Burnett's play, "July O'Hara."
Mrs. James was but. 18 years old when
she became the wife of Louts James,
ue renowned actor.
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herlng over 26 people. Such artists as
Will H. Armstrong, Ethel Davis, Gus
Leonard, Clara Howard, Ed Armstrong,
Bessie Hill, Eddie Mitchell and a chorus1
of pretty singing and dancing girls can
not fall to make a success of an entertain
ment. "A Scotch Highball" is a con
cictlon of pretty girls, funny comedy,
catchy music, handsome costumes and
beautiful electrical effects. It is a suc
cessful comedy with dialogue and sltua
tlons constructed on modern farcical
lines. A rich millionaire has the ambi
tion of marrying his daughter to a
Scotch, nobleman. The daughter is iery
much opposed to her rather's choice, so
concocts a plan whereby ho is made dls
gusted w;lth royalty. The Scotch tramps
(played by Will and Ed Armstrong)
break Into the house of this million
aire with the intention of burglarizing
It, but Instead they are discovered by
the da ghter who biaks them into so
ciety and makes one portray the noble
man and the other valet. The dialogue
fairly sparkles with gems of wit, which
causes a continual ripple of laughter.
"A Scotch Highball" is one of the best
productions In the Armstrong com
pany's repertoire, and will prove a very
exhilarating tonic for that tired feeling
which naturally comes after such a
strenuous time' spent during the past
week. Ethel Davis, whose captivating
ways has won for her a host of friends,
will dress the part as a millionairess
should. Dainty Clara Howard will be
seen in a Scotch dance, and with the
'Baby Dolls" expects to carry off the
honors In the musical numbers. Per
formances given every afternoon and
evening.
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Peoples.
The People's bill Is stronger than It
has been In mouths, containing as it
does the "Finger of Scorn," showing the
narrowness of the villager's mind, and
how a victim of their scorn wins back
their approval by a deed of great brav
ery. "Th- Toy Phone," a drama of
strong i,;..niy, and three unusually
clever and Interesting comedies, to
gether with "That Trio." Confer, Bauer
and Wilson, who always please the
public.
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Council Cirst.
The new scenic-amusement park on
Council Crest entertained upward to 40,
000 people last week, exclusive of the
Immense throngs that visited the recrea
tion place Thursday night, which was
the time reserved for the Elks. This
marks a new record for attendance at
"Portland's roof garden," which steadily
has been growing In the- favor of the
public since Its beginning last May. For
the beautiful view und the various at
tractions at the Crest the visiting Elks
last week had nothing but praise. Del
egates who live In the Rocky mountain
cuunty and those farther cast, from the
Allegheny section admitted that no
where had they seen, such beautiful
scenery. The fine weather brought the
five mountains visible from Council
Crest dearly Into view, and the Kilts
went early and stayed late to see them.
Likewise was tho searchlight enjoyed
because of the novelty of, the amuse
ment afforded. Thursday night none
but Elks was admitted on top of the
big hill and pickets were established
to keep all not members of the order
away. The apple orchard was filled and
the various concessions well patronized.
Elderly Elks who have roller coastered
since time Immemorial rode on' the
coaster at the Crest as though they
never had seen one before, and the
merry-go-round was hailed as a brand
new Invention. The management has
installed a trick seat which lets down
when one sits onit, snd this was a
source of never'" ending amusement
among the antlered ones. This week
Council Crest resumes its regular run
of amusements with weekly fireworks
every Thursday night. Now, also, will
come the various special club nights ar
ranged by Manager Duchamp.
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Star.
The Star theatre has the classiest mo
tion picture programs today. "The Fall
of Black Hawk," a special two reel his
torical spectacle, showing Abraham Lin
coln In his only military experience as
captain of a "volunteer mllltla com
pany" in that great war which subdued
the greatest chief of that day and gen
eration. The picture Is perfect In theme,
dramatic treatment and photography.
This, together with a full reel of com
edy. "The Hotel Honeymooners," and
"Circumstantial Evidence." a splendid
romantic drama and a thrilling melo
drama, make up an unusually strong
program. And In addition the manage
ment secured the "Nepolltan Trio," three
great singers who have successfully
captured the favor of Paris, Now York
and London.
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At the. Oaks.
Because of the capital reception that
has been accorded to King Pharaoh, the
educated horse, and Lady Livingstone,
the skating bear, both animals "have
been reengaged for an additional week
and will be seen from a platform in
front of the grandstand at the Oaks
amusement park. No charge of any
kind will he made for their perform
ance. " Another new feature to the Oaks
list of attractions Is a full moving
rjpture show, which will be exhibited
In the auditorium. First run licensed
films will be shown and the Oaka will
be onAf,the very few houses In "ljdrt-
T33I
land able to run absolutely "first run"
material; Th vast crowds that
thronged the park during the week and
in particular on Elks' day, paid a tes
timony to the delightful entertainment
offered. Many visitors declared the
Oaks was the most beautiful park In
America. The Oaks park band, which
is now gaining a deserved reputation,
will be heard in nightly concerts dur
ing tho week, with matinees Saturday
and Sunday. Every xnher feature of
the entertainment bill will run twice
dally. The Neapolitans promise a
change In their concerts, which have
proved a delightful musical attraction
to the whole of Portland. The bathing
pavilion Is proving a most attractive
resort while the children's playgrounds
and sandboxes are a sure magnet for
the youngsters when they are not list
ening to Punch and Judy,
Arcade.
The Arcade will offer five exclusive
headllners, "The Vanishing Tribe," a
strong Indian feature. "Nursie and
Knight," a comedy sure to please all,
especially the children. "Shadows of
Old Kentucky." dramatic, "Splfklns'
New Job," a farce comedy. "Ponto's
Joke" Is a splendid comedy of canine
life, niso the "Elks' Parade" films will
be shown Sunday for the last time.
Arthur Elwell, baritone, will sing.
"A Woman's Way" at Heilig.
Cathrlne Countlss next week the sec
ond of her summer season at the Helllf
will turn from emotional French
drama to sparkling American comedy.
"A Woman's Way" Is by Thompson Bu
chanan, and has only been played here
by Grace George, who found It her best
success. The scenes are laid in a fash
ionable New York home on Fifth ave
nue. A wise and winsome wife finds
her husband yielding to the lure of a
fascinating widow, and the way she
turns the tables, and brings hliii to his
senses, when a divorce scandal Beems
Inevitable, Involves many very funny
complications. It Is a clean, bright
play, with many amusing characters
that serve id Introduce several new
members of the company, with capital
parts for Miss Countlss and Mr. Ayres.
Great Britain's per capita coal con
sumption Is about three times as great
as that of France.
Motion Pictures Warning Against White Slaver
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Scene from famoua motion pictures;
The noted lecturer on "The White
Slave Traffic." Dr. John Hillary Martin,
will appear at Raker theatre all week,
performances being given dally, start
ing at 1:30 and continuing all afternoon
and evening. The performance consists
of some of the most novel and thrill
ing motion pictures ever shown here.
Illustrating the methods of white Blav
ers and serving as a danger signal and
a warning to every parent and guardian
of young girls In large cities. They are
accompanied by an Interesting and In
structive lecture by Mr. Martin, who
describes them and tells about the dif
ferent great movements that have been
started In both this country and Eu
rope, with tit end In view of absolutely
stamping out the organized syndicate
that has for Its evil purpose tho de
struction of young girls': The attention
of the general public has recently been
called to the matter -more forcibly by
the active Interest the government has
taken In prosecuting white slavers
and their convictions, followed toy severe
1 ' (Br the International Vm Herrice.)
jjunuun, eng., juiy jj.- ine case ox
Patrick Sullivan, the slxty-two-year-old
man who was badly Injured by a atrlka
prcitti-v"iijourr;:ruouea ox ws lasi
shilling and compelled to obtain a pass
to walk in the road, will be raised in
the house of commons by Mr. Amery,
who Will question the home secretary on
the subject.
Mr. McKenna will also be asked by
Mr. Hunt whether he is aware that
thousands of men are hiding in the
docks afraid to go home because gangs
of men lie In wait for them In buck
streets, and beat them and kick them
because -they are working to inalntain
thelr wives and children, and whether
he proposes to provide sufficient pro
tection to put an end to this state of
affairs, and the consequent starvation
Of women, and children.
. There are reports of numerous other
cases In which men who have exercised
the right to work have been savagely
attacked by organized bands of these
roughs.
Worker Brutally Treated.
One of these almoyt excels in brutal
ity the story tf Sullivan. It is the
story of a lad of 18, who, like Sullivan,
was at Tilbury in search of work. Mies
Borthwlck, who Is a zealous worker
among the poor in the east end, was the
witness of a cruel attack on this lad
by a number of hulking men.
"He was crouching under the wheels
of a cart," she said, "when I came on
the scene. The cart was surrounded by
a number of bullies, who were hurling
Imprecations at the boy.
"He was small and appeared almost a
child. He wore a look of abjeet terror.
"TFhe men soon became Wred of mere
Jeering, and made efforts to bring iilra
out of his refuge. When one dragged
him forward, others kicked him.
"The lad was a deplorable sight when
they had finished with him. He was
covered with blood, and one of his ears
wAs half torn off. I think the worst
part of the business was the way these
men strolled off "when they had finished
torturing him.
"There were police at the end of the
road, but this did not seem to worry
them In the slightest. It appears that
the polico hesitate to take any nctlon
for fear that It should lead to rtetlng.
"In the east end," added Miss Borth
wlck, "I came across a carpenter lying
senseless In the road. I learned that he
had been Btrlcken down by one of these
roving bands although he had nothing
whatever to do with the strike."
GERMAN MONEY COMBINE
DEFEATED BY COUNCIL
(Ry the Intenintlnna! Nw Sendee )
Berlin, July IS. The great German
money "combine," the socalled "princes'
trust," has Just been defeated in a
trial of strength with the Hamburg
American line and the North German
Lloyd.
The "combine" Is called the "princes'
trust" because Princes Ma" Egwn zu
Fuerstonberg, the kaiser's great friend
and a distant kinsman, and Prince Chris
tian Kraft zu Hohenllhe are Its leading
members. The trust disposed of a cap
ital estimated at upwards of $12a.ftnt,
000. The ttruggle which It has now lost
followed an effort to get competitive
privileges for the Transatlantic emi
gration traffic from the port of Em.
den. The federal council of the em
pire has rejected Its application on the
ground that the facilities at Emden are
already amply provided for by the
Hamburg and Bremen lines.
sermon on the white slave traffic.
sentenees from which they have not the
slightest hope of escape or pardon. One
constantly reads in the daily press ac
counts of the strange and mysterious
disappearance of young women from his
own or nearby cities, together with
some details of the search that Is being
made for them. Probably that first ar
ticle Is the only one they ever see on the
subject unless the lost one is found
murdered or under some sensational cir
cumstances that warrant a good news
story, and one often wonders what real
ly does happeir to the girl. But of
course It Is soon forgotten, and la Just
one of thousands of such cases, many
of which are the work of these fiends
In human shape. The larger a city he--conies
the greatep danger that lurks
everywhere, and It la calling attention to
the thousands of feet of film and trje'
accompanying lecture that will be
shown at the Baker all week. Perform
ances wiu start every day at 1:30 an
continue until 11 at night.