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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (March 13, 1927)
I O E JUI G H TS OF" TT THE Capitol Vaudeville and a moving picture in one that's the ' odd ; achieve znent of Metro-Goldwyn-Maver in 'Upstage Norma Shearer's new starring .vehicle, which will , show at the Capitol theater for four days, ..March.. 1 5.1 1 6.JL 7 and 1 8. ,,.: 1 It has alt the glitter and glamor f 'a vaudeville : show; all the .laughs and Jhrtlts of the varieties and '' the romance and ; heart throbs "' of f a '-wonderful screen stonr.; all rolled" into; one concen- ; trate of entertainment, , '-. i Norma plays a Taudeville dancer -one of a song and 'dance team. playing "Big , time" until she gets the : "Swelled !. head,? when she loses her place, finally has to wot It In' the chorus of a "girt act',.4and then, learning her lesson, "Comes .back." " It is an intimate story of life behind . the . scenes; one - sees the rehearsals, the setting up for acts all the things ?. the, audience never sees on the other side of the : pig drop in the theater. Bonnie Lloyd' and her Four Red Hots top the bill in a "Melange of , music, . song . and dance." Hiss XJoyd is a pleasing young lady and she Is backed by four dapper and talented young men in one of the peppiest revues seen here this sea son. Leste and Vincent have a pleasing comedy vehicle entitled f'Cdmmunity service" which is a Sure laugh producer and shows this charming pair of performers off to a good advantage, giving f them ample opportunity to display their versatility. Jewel Lloyd, that dashing musical comedy comedi enne, presents "Smiles, songs and ! surprises," which Js really a clever bit ' of character impersonations Which are bright and full of good . c-le&a -laughs. ' Her costuming Is attractive and correct for each character. The Dancing Kennedys are a fast pair of hoofers and their offering is of their own orig- : lnal idea and one has to be agile In the extreme to outstep these nimble footed dancers. Mates Brothers, ' those "up and down boys," are real athletes and good examples of what careful care of one's self coupled with proper exercise will do in developing a , commanding physique. On the screen "The -Sporting Chance," a fast racing picture with an all star cast. Viola Ver cler Holman and Capitol orchestra wilj feature the latest hit "Muddy AVaters." ' 1 1 Elsinore The folk)wjnglelteVairrie ceived f by -Mr. John Martin con : cerning the . Chinese ' act, "The Feast of the Lanterns":1 ; '' Dear Mr. Martin: "Received your wire. We are calling the Chinese act "The Feast of lite Lanterns" starring the hon orable Mr. Wu. and big company of Chinese artists. "This act ia a positive knockout VOUR SICK CHILD IS CONSTIPATED! LOOK AT TONGUE Hurry, Mother! - Remove poi .eons from little stomach, liver, bowels Give "California, ;Fir: Syrup" ; if cross, bilious or feverish . ,- No matter what ails your child, a gentle, thorough laxative should always be the first treatment eien: . , v r It your little one is out-of-sorts, half-sick, isn't resting, eating' and acting, naturally look,- Mother ! see If tongue Is coated.' This is a sure sign that the little stomach, liver fend bowels are clogged with waste. When cross, irritable, fev erishf stomach eour, breath bad or has, stomach-ache, -diarrhoea, sore : throat, - full of cold, give a tea spodntul of 'California Fig Syrup" and in a few hours all the consti pated' poison undigested Xood and sour bile gently moves out of the little bowels without griping, and you have " a r well, playful ? child again V. -.- ;.: ' A-';: - '? -' U - Mothers cah rest easy after giv ing rthis 4 harmless, 'fruity r laxa tive" because it never fails to cleanse the -little, one's liver and bowels and sweeten the-stomach, andthey dearly love its pleasant taste., Full directions for babies, children of all agea and for grown ups printed on 'each bottle. -' -; s Beware of ; counterfeit" fiar btt-tips-5 Ask your druggist for, bot tle of "California Fig Syrup;" then see dat It Is made by the "Cali fortlxFig Syrup Company AdT t a T m v.- most impressive ' as well as enter taining acts we have seen. Go as far as you like with it. Ypu can't mis 3. .:....;' "There are 15 people in the act, including a Chinese jazz band that wows them, a line of six Chinese girls, a girl doing a fast hula, an other girl doing; the slow version. a baritone soloist, dancers, etc. The -Honorable Mr. Wo, of course, heads the act and he is a very clever chap and goes over like a million. "Sincerely yours, "Senator Theater, , . "F. C. Burhans, Mgr. , "Sacramento, Cal.'' "The Feast of the Lanterns, which shows at the filsinore today and Monday, - March 13 and 14 leading off with an artistic setting, in which the whole company is seen bowing before a huge Budd ha, in. prayer for the "three great est things - heaven, " earth and man" and ending with a grand finale of the same scene, is one. of the beauty romances of the orient. The company, composed of 15 Chinese led by "the Honorable Mr. Wu," present a program of rare novelty. Everything from the modern "Black bottom," and up-to-date Jazz, to the ancient Chinese tunes and dances, Is pre sented by this company In true oriental fashion. "Mr. Wu" is a man of many talents. He sings in a mellow oriental voice, he dances and gives a number of impersonations which are clever. The other dancers are also light and graceful. Their presentations take one to the land of colorful fancies and exotic forms. In addition to the "Feast of the Lanterns" on Sunday and Monday, Richard Dix may be seen on the screen in "The Quarterback." This is a wonderful picture and will prove of great interest to all. "The Nervous Wreck" featuring Al Christie will be the attraction at the Elsinore theater for three days, March 15, 18 and 17. "The Man in Blue" will be the picture at the Elsinore on Friday, March 18, and in addition there will be a fine vaudeville bill. Oregon Marie Prevost will be seen fn one of her most delightful screen impersonations as a physician's wife In her new Metropolitan com edy, "For Wives Only," , which showr arthe Oregon theater today and Monday, March 13 and 14. The story deals with a wife who is left by her husband in the care of three friends who, as soon as he disappears, annoy her with their unsolicited and unwelcome attentions." How she circumvents them affords spectators a highly diverting hour of. wholesome screen entertainment. Victor Var coni is quite effective in his per trayal of the somewhat negligent husband. Others in the cast whose work won high commendation are Charles . Gerrard, Arthur Hoyt Claude Gilllngwater, William Courtright, Dorothy Cummings ana Josepnme erowelk "Kosher Kitty Kelly" will be the special attraction at the Ore gon theater for three days, March 15, 16 and 17. . .. John Barrymore in "The Be loved Rogue" will be the show at the Oregon theater for six days, beginning March 18. Youil enjoy driving a Pontiac. It handles so easily and performs so well it Is a real pleasure to drlve. it or ride Jn it. Vick Bros., High and Trade. . () HOOVER WANTS SHIPWAY VIA ST. LAWRENCE RIVER (Continued from pag 1.) a. great barrier to world transpor tation," he declared. "It is urgent to the prosperity of the. vast mid west. . It will contribute a wealth. of hydro-electric power. It Is a task worthy of the strength and purpose of the two sister nations who have in two centuries already overcome .countless obstacles in implanting the most hopeful civil ixation of history.- ; ; . "Build railways as we may, man demands an outlet to the sea by direct ships, aad lor one big rea son it is cheaper. To carry goods to their destination without two. to four .times rehandling is the only road to the most economic cal transportation. Our engineers. have determined ' full plans by which we can ultimately secure a 30 foot channel ' admitting to the lakes 28 per cent of all ocean-go ing vessels " which touch North American , ports; : and , thus , get cities , like Fort William, fculuth. Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Buf falo and Toronto t to take thei place and part as" the seaboard of the world. , uf.- - ,.:M - -"While the works to convert the St. Lawrence to a ship way must be on a stupendous scale -the great est engineering project of modern htstoryyet they are comparative ly simple in' character as are most great things. f J ' F fX "Our major pvtposevis to 'open a' great and cheaper transportation route. r The development of power Is a fortunate and Valuable by product. IVhlle the total cost of the works on the St. Lawrence will amount to about $600.0.00,000, oar engineers estimate that after we deduct that portion of the works which will be taken over by the power development, wa are left on various estimates with a cost to the governments of from 1100,000,000 to f 200.000,000, which itself may some way be re covered 'from power," This is not a stupendous sum for two na tions." The Hamilton Beach electric cleaners and Monarch electric ranges both recommended by Good Housekeeping. Sold in Salem by C. S. Hamilton Furniture Co. () FISHER DECLARES BILL EQUALIZER v ' r ASSESSORS OXCE RELIED OX MEAGER STATEMENTS ; Not "Intention Of Taxing Offices To , Impose Unreasonable Bnrdens" The act of the last legislature imposing increased authority on county assessors and the state tax commission -house bill 72 is not a revenue measure but purely an equalizer and should have the hearty .support of everyone who is interested in a just and equit able apportionment of taxes, in the opinion of Earl Fisher, state tax commissioner. The act, which bore the emerg ency clause and is . not in effect, has been the subject of much fav orable comment and is generally considered to be the most con structive tax legislation passed in this state for many years, accord ing to Fisher. "The new law makes it the duty of every county assessor to require taxpayers to furnish, under oath. information concerning their capi tal, assets and liabilities, earnings and such other appropriate facts for determining value." Fisher ex plained in commenting upon the operation of the new law. "This information is to be furnished the assessors through confidential re ports made on uniform blanks prescribed by the state tax com mission. "The blanks, to be distributed within the next few days, are simple in form and require noth ing that cannot be readily obtain ed from the records of the tax payer. "In pioneer days, when taxable wealth consisted chiefly of visible property and the cost of govern ment was not a material expense, the limited authority delegated to the assessor was sufficient to pro vide a satisfactory distribution of taxes. Half a century ago a stock ledger with four or five hand ruled columns served as a tax roll and all-the information deemed necessary tor an equitable assess ment was recorded therein. Mod ern business development requires a more comprehensive and busi ness-like method of assessment. "Heretofore assessors have had to rely to a great extent on very meager statements of the tax payer in valuing business person alty. As a result, serious inequal Ities have grown Into the tax rolls. Similar and competitive business concerns have been assessed at vastly different percentages of value and the , local' assessors or taxpayers' have no intelligent mean's of knowing just how far such discrimination .extends. v!'It Is neither the purpose of the act nor the intention of the taxing officials to impose any unreason able burden upon any taxpayer or class of taxpayers the sole aim is equity in taxation." For the wrecked and damaged automobile, Hull's, 267 S. Com'l St. Tel. 578. Tops, 'glass, radiator,; body and fender work. No over charges here. Expert work. ( Mr. Used Car Buyer: Have you seen the Teal buys at the Capitol Motors Incorporated? See Biddy Bishop. 350 N. High St. Tele phones 2125 and 2126. ( LOCAL MAN SHOT LATE YESTERDAY AT LYONS (Continued from page 1.) statement other than to say that she was unwilling to live with her husband, although he had urged her, to do so repeatedly. Fullen, a cook had been em ployed in Salem recently, Sheriff Bower stated this morning. Lyons Is In Linn county, just south of the Marion county line near Mehama. GERMAN ACTIONS PROBED President Diaz Investigates At lejred Aid to Liberals . CORINTO. Nicaragua, March 12 (AP) -Alleged German activi ties in assisting the liberals at Matagalpa are being; investigated by the Nicaraguan 1 government. President Diaz, bead of the. con servative government, called prom Inept Germans to Managua to ex plain the matter. Teacher of Piano Erma L. Boughey . v" Btudlo 1780 State Watches Clocks and ; - Jewelry V -A Carefully Repaired and f ., Guaranteed at - ' PRESCOTTS C23 North Commercial Street At v - - - - s C . l- - . ' V .; f- i5ti w- j m s ? -as-..w,?wt.. . v , . , . e ' !J1J!I!!LJ1 Richard Dix as a college Freshie in a scene ftom The Quarterback; A Paramount Picture ith. Esther Ralston.- Funeral Services For Pauline Looney Pauline Looney Daughter of Pion eers Died at Her Home JEFFERSON, Or.. March 11. Pauline Looney was bornvApril 9 184 5, and died at Jefferson, Ore.. March 11. 1927 at the little homo she loved so well, attended by friends and relatives, and her faithful companion, Mary. She was the daughter of Jesf-e and Ruby Looney, pioneers of 1843, and the first child born to them on their donation land clairi at Looney's Butte. She lived there for many years. Miss Looney was a member of the Christian Science church, n Daughter of the American Revo lution, and a charter member of the Order of Eastern Star, of which she was a Past Matron, and a former officer in the Grand Chapter of Oregon, O. E. S. Sb had been an invalid for seven years, but prior to her ill ness, took an active part in social and public affairs. She served a. chairman 'of the, local Red Crosa during the World war. Growing up with the history of Oregon, she felt keen interest in the progress and development of the country as was a well-known figure at pioneer gatherings and state fairs. At the first fair hekt in Salem she was awarded a beau tiful saddle in a ladies' riding con test. A woman of strong personality, her home became a social center where she extended gracious hos It's Time to Think of PAINTING and CLEANING UP We Sell Martin Senour 100 Per Cent Pure Paint DOCGHTON & SHERWIN 286 N. Commercial Tel. 639 THE OREGON Today - Monday Marie D 1EV0ST , IN FOR WIVES ONLY" The Secrets of Married Life Are Revealed In This Startling Picture Children 10c Adults 35c JViola Yercler ' Holman and Her Capitol ; Orchestra Featuring the Latest Number Muddy Water" Today and SUN'S 5 Selected Acts PRICES MUlnee , OOc - lOo Evening 50c - 25C DANCING KENNEDY'S BONNIE LLOYD And "Four Red Hats,, Mates Brothers Up and Down Boys" Coming Tuesday Norma the Elsinore Theater March 1 3-1 4 pitality to all who came within her doors. She is survived by two brothers and two sisters, David H. and Nor ris II. Looney and Mrs. Frances Cornell of Jefferson, and Mrs. A. J. Fairbanks of Willets, Cal., Funeral services will be held at Jefferson, Sunday, March 13, from the Christian church, with Rev. Fite officiating. Interment in Looney family cemetery. G. W. Day, tire3, tubes and ac cessories; has the Goodyear tires, the standard of the world. Mr. Day can give you more mileage. Corner Com'l and Chemeketa. ( Christian Endeavor Bodies in Multnomah Grow Fast PORTLAND, March 12 (AP) -A gain of 104 0 members by the Christian Endeavor societies of Multnomah county has been noted in the past year, officials reported today at the annual convention of the Portland organizations. Although the work of the socie ties as a whole has shown a steady growth, it was shown, with 119 branches as compared to 110 a ROLLER SKATING Tuesday, Friday, Saturday From 7:30 to 10:30 P. M. DREAMLAND RINK Ladies Admitted Free Gentlemen 10c . SKATING 23c 2003 X. Capitol fet. Phone 520 SUNDAY - MONDAY DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS In "THE BLACK PIRATE" Continuous Show Sunday 2 - 11 P. M. Always 25c Children 10c TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY Evening 7 - 9 P. M. IRENE RICH IN The Wife Who Wasn't Wanted A Drama of Real Life Always 25c Children 10c FRIDAY ONLY Evening 7 - 9 P. M. RIN-TIN-TIN IN "The Night Cry" The Dog "Everyone Loves in a Wonderful Role Always 25c Children lOc SATURDAY Mat. 2 P. M. Eve. 7 - 9 P. M. "The Million Dollar Handicap" Always 25c Children Oc Monday On the Screen "The SporUag Cluuice" A Fast Racing Picture- EASTERN JEWEL FORD - Musical Comedy " Comedienne 'Smiles, Songs and 'HiirprfcteM, Lester & Vincent "Community Service" Shearer TJp Stage" year ago, the junior division has suffered a' dropping off. This was said by Endeavor officials to be due to lack of leadership. Dallas Machine and . locomo tive works ship Gerlinger lumber carrier to Honolulu, and may open big business in Japan. Starts Tuesday SHEARER UPSTAGE T -V -w -w I f'Jt , ' s !& ( i STORMS ISOLATE JAPAN Cables Not Operating; One -Dte-. patch CtomesTla 24 Hours , TOkYO, March 13 (AP) Storms at sea have cut off cable communications with the outside world. - No further details are available "at this hour. " Snowstorms are reported raging in Japan, but the land telegraph lines are functioning as usual. Interruption of cable communi cation became known here Satur day afternoon. The above dispatch Is the first received from Tokyo In more than 24 hours. vTn Starts Friday ' Cf( ROGUE mWZ- tm. THE OREGON . THE ELSINORE TODAY MONDAY Fanchon & Marco's MR. WU In "THE FEAST OF THE LANTERNS" WITH CHINESE JAZZ BAND A Gorgeous Oriental, All-Chinese Fantasy. Colorful Ancient and Modern Music. This is the Most Wonderful Chinese Extravaganza on the Coast. Marvelous Cast of Twenty Orientals. AND ON THE SCREEN RICHARD DIX In Special Monday Matinee 10c - 35c mm The Public Knows Where to Find What it Wants A German Police Dog A bunga low Household furnishings a bet ter position or whatever your want may be it is sure to be satisfied through our Want Ads. You will find a buyer for every new or old possession you wish to dispose of by placing-a descriptive Want. Ad in our columns". The worth of a Want Ad is proven by the many adver-, tisers who make, a practice of using our COLUMNS regularly,' (Eljc OtcQon Statesman WANT ADS r.T, T rrt la i Ti - f nfJt m- u r tZ. Lift fi 111 W m T Hlir i .... 7. -.rt . il '( Slate surface roofing applied over your old shingles. We have over 200 jobs in Salem. Nelson Bros., plumbers, sheet metal work, 355 Chemeketa. () FOR SALE Auto Accessory Shop -Clean Stock Good Location See KRUEGER, Realtor 147 N. Com'!. St, Phone 21 7 FOR QUICK Plumbing Service Pbone 352 For Fine Fixtures Call at Our Shop; 1615 Center H.EGNER Children 25c Balcony 50c Floor 60c J ) Kb; A I --Hi: 7 i. : f .jlll n , P i .-.in. nn