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PHOTOPLAY PERFORMERS THIS WEEK ESSIE ' BARRI SCALE'S "Not My Sister. the Ince photoplay which II be featured at the Columbia thea- beginning- this afternoon, la based , a two unanswered and probably even answerable questions of domestic two QUMtiona the theorist al- , ?ay anawer with "yes," but mankind rutallr with "no." These are; "Should j . woman conress a previous rosiv a man before accepting- him as a usband, especially If her innocence ; ' ndered her blameless?" "Should a, nsclentous woman be forgiven by er husband. If through mistaken fear f loss of his love and respect sho rled and failed to conceal a dark spot a her lifer The play deals with the case of a voman whose innocence was preyed jponUy an artist who had employed aer as fc model after her family's for tune had been depleted. Afterward, .hir-woman married, lived happiy with her husband to whom she was devoted and who was devoted to her. The slater of the woman In after "ears, Is sought as a model by this me artist. The woman objects, but J hatred from explaining her reason by,fear that her husband will forsake her if he learns of her girlish mlstep. The husband mistakes the reason the wife persists h accompanying her Bister to the atndlo, suspecting that he is enamored of the artist her self. This suspicion is justified by the Wife's evasion of his questions. . He goes to the studio to kill the artist, but be haa been anticipated in (thla by the sister, who has killed the man - In protecting her . own name. : The husband's previous declarations loudly made that he Intended to kill the artist and other circumstantial evidence direct suspicion -to him. and he is too much a man to tell the truth which will condemn his slster-ln-law. A trial is held, and In the midst of it, when she realizes that the outlook is black for her brother-in-law, the sister gives way under the strain and bursts forth with the confession. . "Dead men tell no tales," and the Wife's secret is therefor locked in her breast forever. The play portrays Ulklngly that our Iron conventionali ties and moral laws can cause dis aster" in every direction which a lit tle Christian charity and forgiveness would, prevent. ' The lighter side will be reflected in a Keystone comedy entitled "His Bitter PUL" Today, women patrons et the ..theatre will receive a surprise. Tomorrow night the customary dis play of the latest things in fashions will he shdprn. 'The big feature in The Oregon Jour-xil-Pathe new weekly which will be ahown today, tomorrow, Tuesday and Wednesday at the Majestio theatre, will be an authentic motion picture showing the recent landing of Russian troops at Marseilles, France. The body of troops pictured contained 10,000 men and these are being equipped and drilled-preparatory to Joining the fight against Germany on the western front. The local Oregon Journal-Pathe pic ture this week wrtl include a novel form of charity Introduced by a mo tion picture house in Grants Pass. Five potatoes admission was charged, the potatoes going to the Salvation Army to be distributed among the needy. The pictures show people pay ing admlasion to the show house. V,J t1 " "Battle of Hearts," starring the tal ented William Famum. which will be the. feature film beginning today at the Majestio, is the first filmed story of flea life presented by William Fox. In . this picture Mr. Farnum acts the part of a noble sailor character, brave and capable of great aelf-sacriflce. He Is In love with a sea captain's daugh ter, a part taken by Elda Furry, his new lee ding woman, but through the plots of the villain of the story the girl does not realize the capacity of his. love until the end of the play. - Incidental to the story, which was enacted on Catalina Island, off the . -California coast, there Is a shipwreck In which both Mr. Farhum and Miss Furry figure.. The excitement as pro- , duced on those viewing the picture Is no less than that of the actors, who were in real personal danger during ; the making of this part The heroine's other lover becomes a smuggler of the . C.ast, and the plot includes some thrilling adventures of the male star With the seacoast outlaws on the rocky ; cliffs of Catalina. The scenes of the little fishing vil lage are most accurately portrayed. The village was built for the purpose by Director Oscar C. Apfel. and the JtfV' 'JHtf ZlmA xn. a vi life vH- Slllr mipi ' VI ' ill r" ' 1" 1 ' II - f m 7g y H 06 1 1 1 1 1 1 W$$"? I THEATRE ' M4L W vMp 4 DAYS ONLY- BEGINNING TODAY " ' h-J . Si," vilSf V i v 1 Kv J, ? w1 . ULX s Mif its me uguuug hciu i ?,-;,,x; 2 VMsa s s mmmmmmmmJ ... JIW t ; V-f A " ff Past Fortniglit Has Been Important One N In New York's World of Theatricals " . ' i .V . New Organization of Prominent People Will Encourage Plays of . Higher Standard; War Relief Fund to Benefit. fishermen and flsherwomen are shown true to type. Briefly, the story is that of Martin Cane, the owner of a fishing fleet, a masterful man. who has fallen in love with a girl in his home town. The girl bestows her love-'on the vil lage ne'er-do-well instead, and in a frenzy Cane goes to sea with hts fleet in a driving storm. The fleet is wrecked, though Cane and his fisher men escape. They arrive back in the village as the marriage of the girl, Maida. and the scapegrace is about to occur. Cane frinhtens the no-ac count away from the island. This Worthy then Joins a band of smug glers and returns. Cane secures em ployment on a fishing schooner, find ing later that it belongs to Maida. He rescues the girl from shipwreck and later she saves him from being ' murdered by the ne'er-do-well. These acts bring the couple together. The ei.tertalnment also embraces a com edy, the Oregon Journal-Pathe news weekly with Its authentic r pictures showing the landing of Russian troops In France recently. Official motion pictures of the Chil dren's May festival given last Wednes day afternoon by the Portland public schools are being shown beginning thla afternoon at the Majestic theatre. The pictures, on the average, are distinct, some of them being so clear that the children's faces can b clearly dis cerned. Three movements are shown and a fourth section shows Physical Director Robert Krohn In action on his "throne," directing the children. The surprise of the season Is await ing critics when Edna May again comes in view in "Salvation Joan," which will play for one entire week commencing next Sunday at the newly opened T. & L. theatre. The photo play emphasizes the fact that the years that have rolled by since this captivating woman first warmed her way Into the heart of an audience, have dealt kindly with her. She has lived her while in luxury, but the indulgence of a devoted husband has seemingly not superinduced the sem blance of that dread of the ladles of affluence, namely, the stage of the fair, fat and forty. Edna May re tains every gift of fresh youth and piquant beauty which made her the charmer of two continents even more, she has a larger wealth of character and a more retined type in her coun tenance, a compliment if anything, from the dealt touch of time, who may wither with care or make the bud rose bloom more fair. There are moments in one's Ufa when a squall from home, a phone New York. May SO. A new organi sation has entered theatricals and pledgee itserf to give theatre patrons much to be thankful for. The New Play society is the same of the organization and its object is declared to be as follow "For the .purpose of producing and publishing plays not hitherto seen In this country, especially those of an educational Or sociological character; and also to promote interest in the efforts of rA-merlcandramatic writers whose meritorious work, for one rea son or other, would not be apt to receive a commercial production. Several women known In social and philanthropic circles are associated in the efforts of the New Play' society, the", advisory board including Mrs. Fiske, Mrs. Jamea Speyer, Helen Ty ler, Blanche Shoemaker Wastaff, Rose Pastor Stokes, Mrs. Conde Nast, Princess Troubetskoy, Edith ElMs, Mrs. J. Christopher Marks, Mary Shaw. Jessie Bonstelle and Mrs. Frank. Keep. In keeping; with its promise, the society has announced as Its first production "La Femme Seule" ("Wo man on Her Own")i a Brieux produc tion translated by Mro. George Ber nard Shaw. It wa given in the grand ball room of the Plaza hotel. Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and Thurs day afternoon. - The British, French and Belgium Permanent Blind War Belief Fund is to receive the proceeds of the openlngj day of the tea garden at the Fashion Exposition to be held at the time of the biennial convention ef the Fed eration of Women's Clubs, Madison Square Garden, May 24 to June 3. The teej garden will not be opened until the second day of the show. but. for the afternoon and evening ef Thursday, May 26, a committee of leading patronesses will be in charge. There will be about 75 debutantes at tired as waitresses and flower girls. Throughout the remainder of the Fashion Exposition the proceeds of the tea garden will go to a different organization of charity each day. On the executive' committee of the Permanent Blind Relief committee are Lady Arthur Paget, Vincent Astor, .August Belmont, Hon. Lyman J. Gage, Hon. Thomas P. Gore. Hon. Myron T. Herrlck, Otto H. Kahn, George i Alexander Kessler, C. Arthur Pearson. Whitney Warren and Joseph Widener. This fund Is dolnar excellent work towards teaching trades to the blind men coming back from the front and ia establishing permanent homes and workshops and exchanges where their work may be brought into a favora ble and paying- market. Some sam ples of the work done by these blind win be exhibited at the Fashion Ex position. ' ' .-- y A brilliant array . of namtt matt np the annual all star gambol of the Lambs last evening at the Met ropolitan opera house. Stars, au thors, managers, all known far and wide, cooperated. After an overture by Charles A. Prince and his Columbia orchestra, known to every phonograph fan, the first . dramatic sketch. "When Mr. Shakespeare Comes to Town." waa given. ' Every one of the bard's most popular plays was represented, with names of great actors in each. Frank Tlimey was cast for the part of Othello. Barney Bernard as Shylock, William Norrts as Hamlet, Charles J. Rcss as the bard himself, Will West as Bottom, Robert B. Mantell as Touchstone, Joseoh Herbert as Mal vollo, Andrew Mack as Romeo, Jef ferson De Angelis and Frank Doane as the two Dromioa After an intermission came "Mary and Her Lambs," a terpsichorean fan tasy by A. Baldwin Sloane and Edgar Smith. Julian Eltlnge played . Mary. Then was seen in a clever cartoon act. the world's "Greatest Drawing Cards": Hy Mayer, Rube Goldberg, Wlnsor McCay, George McManus. Clair Priggs, Tom Powers and Richard Out caul t. The next number was "Every Mu slcalplay." This happy whimsicality is from the clever pens of John Gold en, Roi Cooper Megrue and Frank Slavin. Nat. C. Goodwin followed In his Imitations of Great Men." "The Lambs' Septet." written by Al bert Parker and staged by El J. Con nelly, brought forward such vocal stars as Charles Dow Clark, William B. Mack, John Sainpolis, former Batteronlan; Joseph Kllgore, Robert Cain. Bennett Southard and Harry Harwodd. j Ten .minutes of very grand oprs, brought th appearance of the Metro politan favorites. Otto Gorits and Al bert Relss, in a ecene from "Sara del la." The serious dramatic note of the program was offered with a touch ol true L.amn sentiment. This was "The Model," a powerful little play from" the pen of Byron Ongley. whose tragla death a few months ago is still -mourned by his club fellows. The closing number of this remark able program was a characteristic skit called "A Night at the Lambs." by Raymond Peck and Malcolm W11--liamy Thla called the full strength of ttfe 160 Lambs taking part and In-, eluded David Belasco, Dlgby Bell, WIN liam H. Crane. James O'Neill. Victor Herbert, John Philip Sousa, Hugh Ford. William Courtleigh, Lewis Hooper, Silvio Heln.' Robert Bowers, Frank Craven, Maclyn Arbuckle, Ed v.ln Stevens, George Nash, Will Dom ing;. Hap Ward. Grant Mitchell, Clay ten White, Alphones Ethler, Wlllard Curtis, Eddie Campbell and Ovlde Musin. President Wilson has accepted the invitation of the Friars club to be their guest at the Academy of Music, Baltimore, on Tuesday evening; May no, when they will give their All Star Frolic there. The president Will be accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and party. This is the first time that a president of the United States has crone to Baltimore to witness a the--atrical performance ulnce Grover Cleveland did so in 18H5. At the conclusion of his work In the production of the screen version of "Westward, Ho!" Robert Paton GlbbS I will present "Ghosts" in New York. - Above, left to right Tom Moore said Anna Nlbson In "Who's Guilty' series; William Desmond and Bessie Barriscale in "Not My Sis ter," a Triangle-Pine Arts release. llelow J. Warren Kerrigan in "The Son of Immortals," a Bluebeard release. One Week Commencing Today" Vitagraph Presents the Charmer and Former Belle of ;1 . . New York ' EDNA-MAY , In a Romantic Drama of Modern Conditions "SALVATION JOAN" By Marguerite Bertsch. APPRAISED BY ALL NEW YORK NEWSPAPER CRITICS Edn May in "Salvation Joan" was part of the reincarnation of the Salvation Lassie in "The Belle ol New York." ; ' NEW YORK HERALP. dna May returns as a photo-dramatic star in "Salvation Joan." The Charmlnf beauty that made Edna May a musical comedy favorite is Still potent xlt looked more like a Monday night at an opera house thai a movie first showing. NEW YORK TIMES. THIS PICTURE HAS MET WITH INSTANTANEOUS SUCCESS IN ALL OF NEW YORK YOU SHOULD SEE It Also BILLIE BURKE in Chapter 2 of ROMANCE" (Caught by the Seminoles). GLORIA'S Special Motion Picture of CHILDREN'S MAY DAY FESTIVAL on MULTNOMAH FIELD, Held Wednes day, May 17. , FULL ORCHESTRA OF TALENTED MUSICIANS L 00083 a sir message or a telegram, foretelling ol some sorrow close to our hearts. brings us back to the question of re ligion, for the riddle of life and death intimates from the supernatural, and spiritual things in moments like these strike home to the mind, to the seri ous contemplation of the serious things of life. It has been said by those religiously inclined that because of this influence upon individual character, because it is the bulwark of the home, because it is the generator of love, and integ rity and the real groundwork of civ ilization that religion is the biggest thing in life. "Salvation Joan therefore, which exalts the work of the Salvation Army, contains a powerful appeal, and in its treatment of the noble work of the shepherds who go into the highways and the byways for the lost lambs, it differs greatly from the general run of theatrical productions. Billie Burke In chapter two, "Caught by the Seminoles," of "Glo ria's Romance," In which the prologue of the serial picture is practically over and the real story commences. a good comedy, all assisted by a fine orchestra, round out the bill. To a sincere and straight-forward person there is nothing which is more shocking and which arouses more righteous indignation than to have one's faith betrayed. If the betrayal be the act of one who is loved, then the offense passeth all understanding. It Is upon this great basic truth that the powerful photoplay, "The Feu I Girl," Is founded, in whLfh the Famous Players company isrstarring Hazel Dawn on the Paramount program. It will be theTeatured attraction at the Peoples theatre beginning today. When the producers determined to stage this story of the feud country ft aa decided that Mlsa Dawn and her supporting cast should be sent to the mountains of Georgia to obtain' the proper atmosphere for the settings. For the actual feud scenes nobody but real mountaineers, many of whom have actually fought in the feuds that raged in those very hills, were en gaged to appear. Never since the last feud came to an end has this quiet mountain community been so stirred as it was during the six weeks which were consumed in staging "The Feud Girl." Nell Haddon, the girl into whose impersonation Mias Dawn has project ed her delightful personality, is a typical daughter of tne mountains. Her father is the head of the Haddon clan, which has fought the Bassett faction for years over the possession of Iron mountain, which lies between them. In order to avoid carrying out the compromise scheme which has been suggested . by her ' father, of marrying a Bassett, Nell declares that she will wed the Haddon who wins her In a lottery. - But she so arranges the ballots that the choice falls upon a young stranger. David Rand, with whom she falls In love. After they have been married a short time, the terrible realization Is brought to Nell that Dave has lied to her that ha is a Bassett. Nell and Dave part company, the boy returning to his own clan by whom he had long, been thought deaa. As the weeks roll on Nell's consciousness that she is soon to fulfill her greatest mission in life turns her thoughts towards her hus band, whom' she loves despite his de ception. Thus it is that motherhood ultimately unites the clans of Haddon and Bassett after years of continuous fighting. House Peters makes his bow under the Lubln banner as co-star with Ethel Clayton In the big Labia photoplay production ' of "William - Vaughan Moody' great American play. The Great Divide," at the Globe, corner Eleventh and Washington streets; to day only. Mr. Peters is to be seen In the role of Stephen Ghent, the original part played by Henry Miller, while Miss Clayton appears as Ruth .lordan, Margarot Anglin's original character. Others of the supporting cast are War ner P. Richmond, Mary Mobre, Hayden Stevenaon, Ray Chamberlain and Ferd O'Beck. "The Great Divide" was produced at the bottom of the Grand canyon of Arizona, whither the Lubln company of players, under the direction of Ed gar Lewis, were encamped for more than four weeks In the taking of the marvelous scenlcally beautiful views which the film haa recorded. Sarah Truax Wife Of Spokane Lawyer Actress In Private Uf e Is Mrs. Charles Albert, Attorney for Oreat Worth era; Stage Career Approved. Sarah TruaX, who plays auntie in "The Servant In the House" and Lady Macbeth in Shakespearean scenes In Los Angeles, Is in private life Mrs. Charles Albert of Spokane. Mr. Al bert is attorney for theQreat North ern railway and is heartily In sym pathy with his wife's stage career. With her little daughter, Drusilla. Mrs. Albert has been In Los Angeles since last fall, her only professional appearance previous to the present en gagement with Tyrone Power being in the Nativity Play at Christmas time. when she charmed many with her beautiful delineation of Mary. She has played in film features, however. IN ANOTHER STRIKING SUCCESS ilM ear SPECIAL ADDED ATTRACTION pictures . MAY DAY FESTIVAL EXERCISES AT MULTNOMAH FIELD -6500 Children, Under Direction of Prof. Robert Krohn, Officially Photographed for the Woman' Clubs ALSO Pathe News Majestic Novelty Trio HOME OF THE BIG SHOWS IIPfffilMI BROADWAY AT YAMHILL FORMERLY THE ORPHEUM Biggeet Success in Portland Amusements J VAUDEVILLE Two Big Shows in One) PHOTOPLAYS StfNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY 6-HIGH CLASS ACTS-6 PEDRINI AND HIS SOMERSAULTING BABOON Brins tho Kiddies j FIVE OTHER BIG VAUDEVILLE ACTS Coming Wednesday -Phil E. Adams and ' His Fascinating Flirt. 6t-FEATURE REELS-6 Another in tbo Sensational Serios "WHO'S GUILTY?" Film -Yoa Must NotrMiss First Ran Comedy and Scenic Educational Pictures '' MATINEES lOc CONTINUOUS. PERFORMANCES -TO ii P. M. COME EARLY ENTIRE PROGRAM CHANGES VEDNESDAY AND SUNDAY - MOST-FOR THE LEAST . ALWAYS THE. BEST NIGHTS- 15c f.MAY29&30 PORTLAND Mon. and Tues At Circus Grounds, 26th and Raleigh Streets AWorlcPs Fair Under Canvas 89th .Annual Tour of the John Robinson 10 Big Shows Acres of Tented Wonders A. Marvelous Display of Arenic Triumphs. See the BIG FREE STREET PARADE ire ' Downtown Reserved Seat Sale at Eilers Music House,' Broadway' and Alder Street.: C:
