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10 THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL PORTLAND, MONDAY EVENING. ; DECEMBER 2, 1912. as phiits lilffi DMA lTh3 Woman He Married" Tells Story of Near-Domestic Infelicity.',. - No play that has appeared at the Ba , kr theatre this year possesses more powerful dramatlo ,. appeal than does 1 The Woman He Married," 'this week's ' ' offering at the popular . ehowhouse. ! Patrons of the Baker demand drama In large prescriptions, and their demands ' are fully compiled with la the play that opened yesterday. There are only seven ''I people In the cast of characters, but each one has important work to do, and .forma a separate ana necessary mesh jef the web of near domestio lnfejlclty depicted by" the piece. 1 ' The story is that of an artist's model who marries Into a blue veined family 'and whose husband is disinherited and J disowned by the aristocratic old man j whose son he Is. The boy writes a play - and while this Is being evolved . the 'i young wife goes back to her poslh in j order to provide the necessaries of life I for herself and her husband. The play : finally arrives, and is produced a great success. The young, couple prepare to celebrate when the husband learns from a dissolute young, rounder of his ac- Qnalntf ncs that the wife has been seen la the studio of a certain artist fre quently during the Weeks immediately preceding -the production of ... the play, i The story is told the husband In such a J manner as to arouse base suspicions. He ! seeks his wife and upbraids her. She, 'horrified at the construction placed on 'her self sacrifice, indignantly rebukes ithe husband, who rushes to, the studio jto destroy the picture for which, his Jwlfe has posed. . At the studio the reo ' conciliation takes place. " '( Alice Fleming, as the outraged wife, reaches the climax of dramatlo art in ! Iher ": portrayal of the great emotional scene of the play. ' Robert Conness also 'rise to dramatic: heights. .Robert Wayne, Helen ' Strickland, William Xloyd. Baker Moore and Francis Murray !are the others who help to enact the I most Intense drama that has yet ap peared at the Baker. ' The Woman He ; Married- will be at the Baker all the rest of the week. GREAT PROBtEMS FMEAMK I "yXm v., i,,.-.'..'r.-; m- Prcssing Issues Touched Upon ;' in Sermon by Rev. J. W. r:r ; McDougall. ; Woman Declares Eugenics tp Be Humani V ' i rs; J 21 M : F 1 fa Ml 1 J ! ifcI J iiiImi ? " ' ' ' " '" , -r's ' -A', II - ... ,Z .x. 111 Of La Reine Helen Baker, Portland Visitor, Gives Views on , v ' Race Betterment,- 1 "That they without tis should not be . made perfect" and "It is the entrance of the word of God that gtveth )iKht" from these texts Rev. J. W. McDougall j preached a very forceful and Interesting ' sermon yesterday morning at tha First ' Methofllst Episcopal chnrch. i He aaidV in part: . "Tha perfection of ! .the world Is based upon tha perfection 'f the Individual. No man llveth to ' himself and no. man caeta to himself. I The world la not perfect. . We bar our ' houses against tha ' invasion of the criminal We hire great forces of po- jiicemen to protect us and our property. vims imperiecuon is worldwide. "Wa as. American eltlcens have some . , great problems to deal with. One of I them Is the liquor traffic That was a '.great slogan adopted by the recent na ; I tional convention of tha W. C T. U. held in our city, "The entire annthila ' tlon of the liquor trafflo in 1930.' We all know that there is a great temper . janc wave sweeping over this country, J let ub pray and work, for tha truth of 'that slogan. -: . ; ' aoa Problem Presslsr. " " ' ' '""The race problem is another. of out great problems which is pressing for . 1 solution, . Then there is the lmmlgra- ;tion problenv what a glgantio one it Is. Millions of foreigners are coming to V our shoaes every year, and they are not all the best kind of citizens; they are from the less desirable classes of south, jern Europe. Tha British government its shipping to our oountry 40,000 pau pers at an immense cost Already no less than S0.O00 foreigners , have ar ranged to come to this Pacific coast ,on one steamship line as soon as the "canal is open. There are more Jews in New Tork city than Palestine, and mors Irish than there are In Dublin, -"Wa spent enough moneys in 'the war with Spain to evangelize that entire t nation. Is this not what we should : .liave done? Should we not seek to evan. gellza the world T The church, to attain its greatest power, . must take the .' world upon Us heart The cry must be Glva me the world for Jesus Christ ..All religions that localize themselves - 'decay. Christianity has all the char- acteristics of a universal religion. The . purpose of the gospel is to transform .-.tha lives of men, -Hotake- men out vof , sin and plant them on the rock of ages. ,),.' ?,000 Parents Issued. "DuMng the last century 467,000 pat ' Jents were Issued Ik. the United States. These are the workings of the brains of . ' men trained and educated In the light of divine Inspiration, for not one of U6 inventions came from a Japanese, a , Chinese or a Hindu. Tet many neonle ' , claim the Bible contains no science. Let 'me leu you mat there has never been ana never wm be a sclent If lo work written except in the light of the divine ; inspiration..: There Ja no invention, i there is no progress outside of the Bl- Ible. 'It Is the entrance of the word' of uoa that glveth light.' "We did not spring from monkeys, - and ntf true Christian thinks we did. I believe in the fall of man, but I also I believe that man was first made in the ' ilmage of uod. " "Before religion invaded some of the - Islands of the sea, a man could be bought for $7, and then his owner could work him, kill him and eat him as he ; liked, la most cases , he ate him. Now a man cannot ba purchased for 17.000.- 000. Tha answer is in the hundreds of Wesleyaa chapels which dot the islands. Jt is not evolution, but evangelism. 'It Is tha entrance of the word of God that glveth light' Open your heart , this morning, brother and sister, and let hint coma in, that you may be a shining light in tna spreading or ido gospel." ' Rooserelt Wedding Anniversary. New York, Dec. 8.Ex-Pesldent The- rore Roonevelt end Mrs. Roosevelt tiu'otlyfcCfTibrat(:ahenwchCy . r.lversary of their wedding by.a family Fathering at their home in Oyster Bay. Mr. Roosevelt and Wlss Edith Kermlt, itaughtef of Charles Carow of New York ' nere married in London, England, on Portland has no more interesting vis itor within her gates Mian La Relne Helen Baker, humanitarian and ad vanced student of eugnlcs -from Just where It is hard to say, for Miss Baker following the Biblical command, "goes about doing good." t Much ef her Ufa has been Spent In tha west and much of. it has been spent in the east - She has recently returned from a two and a half years .European trip, made for 'tha purpose of study and. : research along various ' lines ox eugenics. $ Shortly after the holidays she will leave for the east and thence again will set sail for foreign lands, her destination this time being Con stantinople," whera she will 'attend the International Convention of Women. To try to tell briefly lust what Miss Baker Is Interested in and along what lines aha works Is exceedingly diffi cult for her interests are aa broad as mankind and her ork girdles the earth. "I ain content to take my place in the gjneral scheme otTOngi,Trolo- ing-oniy when I am an instrument in the working out of good in mankind," said Miss Baker, i 1 have no message for the world. . 1 dislike custom and convention. I like natural things and ttuthfulnesa My secret is for all, my method for ftw end I never hesitate to point out its OlfflculUes to those who wish t follow. "If X have any religion It Is a re ligion et human kindness religion of possession and not profession. I be lieve th whole world la dying, shrivel ing up for want of human kindness and brotherly love Just a haid clasp, Just a word of sympathy and anoouragement Just love. "Conventionality . kills mora people than physical disease. My close lntl maoy with all natural things, my de light In the beauty of the world,' my love of my kind, my intense enjoyment of tha Keenness of tha flame of life within me I know of no real separa tion between myself and men and na turav : : . r.- x-"-r "I feel the blood In my brother's veins ACCORD CHAPIN E A REAL OVATION Leading Woman in "The Rose of Panama" Charms Hei . . lig Audience. With .Chaplna, .John B- Phillips and a chorus of apiendla, well-trainea voices, 'The Rosa of Panama." which opened last night at the Helllg, Is de cidedly tuneful. Also its settings and costumes sparkle with newness. Rogur Gray, as the irrepressible newspaper reporter, injects a full quota of fun into tha action, and the plot, of the usual musical comedy, kind., develops rapidly. Chapine. singing the role of Jacinta. was accorded an ovation, well deserved, last night Her voice is as strong as it is sweet and clear, and her aotlng Is charmingly unaffected. In the lead with her John R. Phillips sings a part with fervor and warmth of . expression. Eveleen Dunmora also has an exacting role which she sings with pleasing ef fect' ' The lesser parts are in capable hands, snd the tout ensemble, , particularly at the curtain of act two, offers a melody of strength and feeling not found in the usual rbn of such productions. 'The Rose of Panama" is "a Viennese bperatta by Helnrich Berte, derived from the opera "Kreolenblut," by Ignatz Schneltzer and Enierich M0I GattL The English libretto, is -by Johrt:: X,.: Shine and Sidney Rosenfeld. The story has to do with a revolution In Central America, a favorite .and prollflo source of musical comedy plot and tells of the efforts of the president of one of the warring republics down there to lose his official head bo that ho may go to Paris and live according to his extrava gant tastes.. Instead of losing his re public, however, tba president Is' elected to office for life. .- Richard W. Temple as the "war" pres ident, has much of the action of the three ecu to carry, and ha acquits him self creditably. ; Charles J. Udell docs two cleverly exaggerated character im personations. - . . "Of the musical numbers "When Your Fortune Has Flown," sung, by Mr. Phil lips, and tha waits duet "Love's Fond Dream." by Chapine and Mr. Phillips, are probably the, ones of most appeal. Altogether, however, "The ' Rose of "'anama'Ms interesting and worth while. The attraction runs through Wednes day night with a special price matinee Wednesday afternoon. Top, left Hsunpshira House club. coursing through, . my own. I listen to the heart beata of my brothers and sis ters echoing In my own breast When people misunderstand and - say unkind things to me, it doss not make me un happy. ;It is they who suffer, not L" "Since you are such an earnest ad vocate of equal suffrage, you are, or course. Interested" Jn the forward move ments of the women of the worldr was suggested. ' '.'..:T,-"-:.--.r a y - . .... . . The All-Important Problem.1 "Yes, I am a, believer in the rights of women to become citizens and I be lieve In the advancement of women along all llnesi It is natural and it is sure to come about, but there, la some thing more Important than woman suf frage, even more Important than women it Is the child, the fathers and mothers of tomorrow. Tbey are the ones who touch my heart and mind most deeply. I am not only Interested in the proper upbringing of those already born and In the care of adults' who for any reason are not normal the criminals, the Insane people, the hunchbacks and those suffering from leprosy and other diseases but most of all am I Interested in seeing , that it is made impossible for these abnormal people to perpetrate their kind. Soma argue that It is hu man liberty, but I maintain that It is a , vile liberty to allow thousands of lepers, maniacs, criminals and hunch backs to be "reproduced each year as Is now being done. "Only last week I read in one of your Oregon papers that $10,000 was being asked to stamp out a disease among sheep this to raise the standard of tha breed of sheep, but what to raise the standard of the breed of manT "During my ' two and ' a half years' stay abroad, X went into the study of eugenics in practically every country, and gained much that is of value to me. I took William Morris' house In London, and while there I spent much time In the social settlement centers, the clubs maintained for. the working peo ple and like places. At Hampshire house, a working-men's club, I lectured several times before the children. "I alsofvlslted many interesting peo ple and had the ' honor of having many of them visit me. Bert rand Shaw and Maxim Gorky frequently took tea with me in my back garden, and most delightful men X found them to be. I waa a guest In the Ibsen home for sev eral days and It was only shortly after I left that the great writer came to his unfortunate end. Much has been published about domestio unhapplness Id his case. 8uoh was sot the case, I am Right Interior view of Ham.pBb.Ire House club bread line, London. - u Bottom Section CHI1I EliOEAVflU CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED A campaign to build up the work of the Chrirtian Endeavor societies in the city ' and state was launched yesterday afternoon by H. H. Rottman,' interna tional field secretary of the United So ciety of Christian Endeavors, at an en thusiastic mass meeting of 4$ societies in the Sunnyside Congregational church. This campaign is to continue .for at least six months and during this time a thorough canvass of the state Is to be made. v Mr. Rottman reviewed the work and progress of the society since it was started over IS years ago with 37 mem bers,, headed by Rev. Francis Clark, to the present time with its membership of nearly 1,600,000 active members. He said that the work had extended to al most 'every civilized , nation. At the conclusion of his talk he outlined the plans that had been made for the work in this state. - : State President Q. Evert Baker pre sided at the meeting yesterday and in troduced Mr. Rottman. A good musical program was rendered,' " - Another meeting of the Endeavorers i is to. be held In the First Christian; church tonight according to an an-! nounocmont made yesterday. Mr. Rott man will deliver a short address, lie and Stat President Baker will leava Tuasdsy on a tour of the state in cop. nectlon with . the campaign. ' Malheur Teachers' Te6t December 18 . ... (Sceelttl t The Jonrnal.) . Vale, Or., Deo.-, 8. Examination ' of teachers for state papers will be held in Vale, for Malheur county, December 1-21. - ' Carl Spuhn returned yesterday to Portland from Ketchikan, Alaska,; where he spent the summer and fall. :. fitting of good glasses, is an art." Our op- : tidans have spent years in practice. " ; v Competent workmen grind, the lenses and expert registered opticians fit'andlad-, just the mountings. , . , Let.us demonstrateVwhat 'dependable eyeglass service you can get right here in Portland. The results will be your com plete and lasting satisfaction. . . Come' in and get , acquainted.. .; Columbian Optical Company 145 Sixth Street ' Floyd Fa Brower. Manager J sura His family was devoted to him. His eldest daughter was hla almost con stant companion and translated all pt his work for him. I was privileged to spend two" weeks la the home of Anton Lang at Oberammergau soon after the Passion Play and a more remarkable fortnight X shall probably never spend it was nothing abort of a benediction to know those dear peasant people.? : miss BaKer nas recenuy .written a little volume entitled, "Race-Improvement or Eugenics.". It Is characterized as "a lltUe book on a big- subjeot and In the five weeks it haa been off the press, 7000 volumes have .been , sold. 161 n fittTHEATRE RmP XL diddle diddle, The Cat's riddla. Everything there good awk, Por afternoon tea, ffnst you and ma, This dainty ' shop oant be beat In the midst- of busy Christmas shopping you'll welcome an invigor ating cup of tea or dainty light ' luncheon, served amidst the restful surround,, tags of this pretty tea room. Drop ' In some afternoon - soon i - Oar A la Tollman four course lunoheon, served be tweea 11:30 and 8 o'clock, gso. n I (Botaford Service) The man who rocks the boat in sum mer soon will be skating on thin Ice St Paul Dispatch, r Tor Infants and Children. Tfca Kind Yea Have Always Bougfet Bears the S7 7 Vgx . You Saw Them Advertised in the December Ladies' Home Journal Royal Rochester Chafing Dishes r OR ' the college girl, the wife, the sweetheart, what would p make a more acceptable gift than one of these beautiful Royal-Rochester Chafing Dishes? vug siyie jusi $4;50 We're principal Portland iigenti for them. One ityle" Just as pictured aDove. jtianasomeiy nickei-piated on copper, or copper Cnish. Complete Chafing Dish Sets up.to-$28i0. Other as low ai..... ....... Royal-Rochester Tea Royal-Rochester Casseroles1 ' Kettfes, Etc V $2.75 Up ' ; oiift itL, JoySJ"R?chtcr b'8f Une of Casseroles-handsome o clock Tea Kettles, Crumb ; nickeled frames fireproof pottery, Trays,. Serving Trays,5 etc's f 3;T6 to f 6. v i fe.?' OREGON HARDWARE "COMFA "Woroestef BIdgM 70-78 3d, Cot. Oak. in Portland by Piano Manufacturer's New Club Plan and Introductory Offer - Only the motive can explain the manufacturer's unheard of occasion for selling the world-famed Gaylord pianos at $198. In older settled eastern states the word "Gaylord" is a household word for good pianos; In Portland the fine old Gaylord U but little known because a distributing:. point for this section has only been recently established The manufacturers realize that the best possible advertisement of their pianos is to get them into the homes Every owner of a Gaylord piano talks of the beauty of design arid sweetness of tone of their piano, and the word gaylord toon stands tor piano- perfection - Here Is the Greatest Proposition Ever Submitted by Graves Music Co. Absolutely Limited to 100 Homes .The price of any piano equal to the. Gaylord is The average retail profit, is ............ w .. .' $96.00 The average wholesale profit It 41.00 The manufacturer's profit ii 65.00 ' Average saving to each home -' Cost of piano to purchaser ......... . ,-. ." . . . . . !n $202.00 1,1 J&r $198.00 Whit Ton Uust Agree lo Do to He Eligible to 169 Club and Gel a $400 Piano for $198 with pianos" retailing regularly for from $100 to $200 above the regular price of these pianosThese 100 letters will be reproduced in a pretty souvenir . booklet and sent out to prospective piano purchas ers throughout Portland and vicinity. In this way hundreds of otheruaylord pianos will be sold. " The manufacturer'srohJect "In'selling lOO fianoVat factory cost is to establish Gaylord superiority. At the end of sixty days each of the 100 members must write a letter of expression, ov?r their own signa tures, telling exactly their opinion of the Gaylord piano ana now u compares, ja iucir csnuiaiion, . This offer is llmited.'to. Portland and the surrounding1 country not exceeding' a radius of 200 miles. Oraves Music company will bos s, pianos ready - for shipment, but will not pay freight charges." :' ' - '.:r: vi -' Out of - town ' people should make remittance large enough to Insure freight charges - plus the first payment Catalogue of styles and ': finish r will be mailed to seleat fflrom. ' This olub is poaiUvely limited by the manufacturer to 100 . members, "and the r Graves Music-company, distributors, will not agree to deliver to exceed 10 pianos a day. Deliveries will be rrta.de in the order of purchase. No - exceptions will be made for any ' one. to this rule. , " j ? SPECIAL $5(3 ViaycifiPianot for $385. Only-$10 Down told $2.00 a week. Dvx- ing this sale . only. - - The Piano That Will Be TnmUhsd to s Olub of 100 lumbers fox Advsrtlslna; Vurposes at Manufacturert ' 7 . , ' , . , i- ". t Coat $198.00, . s ..', Club members will be aHowea the tRnJ1 "V1. t5"tiV lZ?J may, be arranged as low aa $U)0 OQWV AJin SMai,T. VSSUT 0 PATatEMTS. Make Tola Is aa Exact Reproduction of tba World Pamona Oayiora .own terms. t Terms t yout . Superior Construction and Tonal Qualities - of These Pianos ' If you were an expert piano manufacturer with all the equipment of a M million dollar piano factory at your command, land were building a piano for your own home, you would not bs able to manufacture a better piano than the Gaylord. Every piece of wood used In the construction of this I lano is carefully selected and bf f eota, - , v , , , . , prepared to produce the sweetest , tone Club Now Open to Membership Call Early :x, every; pari ot mis piano, is ; rully war From Weh C down to the lowest bass note The strings, felts, keys, in fact, ever rented bv the-manufacturer. From on tne KeyDoara, every tone is run, ncn, pure ana . sweet, we wish to : urge as many as possible to visit our salesroom during the morning. , Remember, no dues,1 no red tape. Select your piano ' pay 11-00 Or more -flown-and agree tff-psT'ths baianes of the-purchase trlce'ln easy weekly" or monthly Installments, and we deliver the piano before nightfall. Muoic Co., Phone$ A-1433, Main 1433 111 FOURTH STREET PSMturo of WlGri&c6Ml fi