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PAOB FOUR ALBANY DAILY DEMOCRAT, MONDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1915. -4 ig Blanket Specials $2.50 wool nap Blankets $1.85 pr. 3.00 wool nap Blankets 2.50 pr. 4.50 wool Blankets . . . 3.75 pr. 6.50 wool Blankets . . . 5.50 pr. 7.50 wool Blankets . . . 6.50 pr. Cotton Blankets, special, pair 60c to $2.25 HOME-MADE COMFORTS $2.50 to $2.75 each FLOOD'S STORE 334 West First St. MRS. FISKE TONIGHT IN THACKERY'S "VANITY FAIR" Persons of artistic and literary, taste will welcome-with , keen Inter est the coming of the Edison master piece, Thackeray's "Vanity. Fair' in which Mrs. Fiske is starred. This production is booked for screening at the Rolfe theatre, tonight and Tues day. Never before lias the Edison Co. at tempted anything so elaborate or lengthy. The interiors, exteriors, great casts of people and the en -gagement of Mrs. Fiske herself is am ple evidence of the painstaking care and' heavy cost represented by this remarkable attraction. Mrs. Fiske played the role through out the . "country .precisely ;,one thon sand times. Her. one thousand and first portrayal has been registered by the motion picture camera, thus pre serving one of the most interesting stage figures that the theatre of Am erica, has known. Mrs. Fiske's "Becky" because its individuality and ingenuity characterization, ranks with Edwin Forrest's "Lear." Joseph Jefferson' "Rip Van Winkle" and Richard Mans field's "Cyrano de Bcrgerac.' Those splendid figures of the stage now liv only in the memory of the older gen eration of play-goers. It is some sa tisfaction to know that Mrs. Fiske' "Becky Sharp" is to be saved by th magic of the film. Appraisement Filed Royal Shaw, Frank Patten and Orange Holt, appraisers of the estate of the late Dr. Clayton Ransom, hav fifed their report placing a" valuation of $6,985 on the property, of the de ceased. Tonight and Tuesday offers America's most . . representative Actress MRS. FISK in the Ediioa Masterpiece Vanity Fair " 7 Parts - From the novel by Thackery One of the most vivid end pretentious film clastic, in the histor7 of motion pictures. See wonderful Mrs. Pisk as "Becky Sharp" Her "Becky" ranks with Edwin Forrest's "Lear"; Joseph Jefferson's "Rip Van Winkle," and Richard Mansfield's "Cyrano de Bergerac" ' foisoffs ' VANITY FAI P." Realeased by the Kleine-Edi-son Feature Seavice. A $2 show. Any seat 1 n only lUC S9SS!S8981 CITY NEWS (a In Portland Mrs. YV, "It. Holman left Saturday for Portland for a visit of a few days. In Salem The Drs, Howell spent Christmas with friend in the capital city. At Independence Mrs. F. M. 'Powell and daughter went to Independence Saturday Tor a Christmas dinner with friends. Here From Iowa Mrs. Kate Sower, of Iowa, has been here on a visit, the guest of her bro ther, J. J. Horsky. Leaving there dur ing bad weather she has been greatly pleased with Oregon's winter climate. At the Chair Factory The large force of employes of the Veal chair factory received boxes of candy for the Christmas rcmem brancc, each one getting a box, which was greatly appreciated. The factory has given steady employment to the regular force regardless of the de pression of the last year or two. Will Go to Africa Rev. Grover Birtchet, of Indepen dence, has resigned his pastorate there and wilt go to Africa as a mis sionary of the Presbyterian church. Went to Portland Mrs. Sarah Wolf and two children, Carrie and Walter, went to Portland Christmas for a visit with relatives. Monday Night Bible Class 1 he class will meet promptly at j 7:30 tonight. The 26th. 27th and 28th I chapters of Genesis will be discussed j for one hour. Leech Reunion R. A. McCully, of Hood River, a 'prominent O. A. C. graduate, arrived here yesterday to join Mrs. McCully and spent Christmas with the tatter's parents. Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Leech. Mr. and Mrs. John B. Leech and the little son, and Charles D. Leech, of "Brookfield Farm." near Harrisburg arrived this afternoon to complete the party at the Leech home. The two gentlemen are sons of Rev. and Mrs. Leech. Corvallis G. T. Eggs and Hog Meat Down Eggs took another tumble this morning, and are down to 29 cents, after soaring as high as 40 cents. Home bacon, hams and shoulders have not yet come into the market so as to establish a price; but it is said it will be rather low, on account of the low price of hogs this season Just what the figure will be can hard ly be stated. . Wilson Orchestra A feature of the community Christ mas service worthy of special men tion was the playing of the 'ilon orchestra of 20 pieces, in which sev eral selections were presented, show mg splendid training and harmonious work, though this was the first time the orchestra had performed in pub lic. Albany is fortunate in having such a body of musicians. Operation on Nose Lhilscn, who is a clerk in the Oregon Grocery, went to Eugene Sa turday and underwent an operation of the nose. From reports received here the operation was successful and Mr. Lhilscn will be able to be around ain in a few days. Catlins Have Grip- John Catlin. Chief of Police-Elect. and Mrs. Catlin are just recovering from an attack of la grippe and pneu monia. The prospective chief is still .1 bit under the weather but will he in shape" to take hold of the duties of his new office after his installation the night of Jan. 3rd. Two Drunks Celebrate Two men celebrated Christmas ir the cheerful quarters of the city jail rrinay evening Richard Graves wan- lered up where the Christmas carols were being sung, and hav.ing imbibed freely of the amber fluid, became so enchanted with the tuneful' melody that he became unduly sleepy. Mop- ng on up Broadalbin street a little further he stumbled and rolled over a hedge into a yard, where he laid un- il picked up by the police. Charles Briggs, another transient, had more than he could carry on Christmas day nd was also run; in by the police. Both men were brought before City Recorder F. E. Van Tassel this morn ing and were fined $10 and Both arc in jail. St. Johns Entertainment- Tonight the members of St. John' Lodge No. 17, A. F. & A. M will celebrate St. John's day with upprop riate exercises lu their hall on We First street. Members of the lodge and (heir families arc invited to he present. The program will stii promptly at 8 o'clock. Here From Portland Geo. E. Nieholls, of Portland, is the city, and Mrs. Nieholls will he here this week. Mrs. Nieholls nw the .Mcllw.im block, on I'irst street Mr. Nieholls is in the commission bit iuess in Portland, and has a place 49 Front street. He makes a specialty of the wholesaling of California frui Brownsville's Record Day Wednesday, Dec. 22, 191S, was record day in postal receipts at th postofficc in this city. Stamp sal on this day netted a total of $56.94 Last year the largest amount receive on any one day was SJ5.52. Th has been several days this year whe the receipts totaled over $30. Time Brought Coyote Skin- Charles O. Payne today brought coyote hide to the office of County Clerk Russell and claimed a bounty of $3. The animal has been bothe ing residents of the Shclbiirn distric eonsidcrabty of late and has killed many sheep and other small animal Afier Jan. 1st the bounty will be hut $1.50, so those having hides will hav to hurry to get the larger bounty. o CHICAGO'S NEW POLICE SYSTEM IN EFFECT NOW It Includes 2,000 Women. City Have 20,000 Citizen Police. (United Press Correspondence) Chicago, Dec. 27. Hundreds of wo men were among the first 2lKX) of Chicago's proposed 20.000 citizen po lice force, which went on duty toda They took up their patrol in the po litest, as well as the toughest district in the city. Millionaires' row along Lake Shore drive and Little Italy short distance away, were the dis tricts chosen, lhat women were to be allowed on the force was not known until Louis Damon, secretary of the Civic Co-operators, sponsor for the movement, made the ' nouncement today. ineyii De (letter man men. san Damon. "They notice thinks quickci tnan men. t tie lorce will be compris ed of women." When complete, ev ery block in the city will have a cit izen policeman or policewoman, ' o Turks Defeated. London. Dec.! 27. The Turks hav been heavily defeated in an attack o Kut-EI-Ainara, it is officially an nounced. Constantinople reported the Turks attempting to surround Kut-EI Amara. a British base, since the fail ure of the Bagdad expedition.. "GRAFT" EXPLAINS WORK OF BIG GUY CROOKS If you have never lived in a big :ity that has the famous underground transportation .Systems called sub- ivays you never can quit; realize wha wonuerun systems these really are Nor will you ever realize what tcr- nine conditions exi't in thjse same subways until you experience it your self or sec the famous third episode that fascinating serial "GRAFT now running at the Hub theatre. The revelations are remarkable. It's an iii lift drama, with thrills and action mi dreamed of before. Take the family Vou can start it at any time as each episode constitutes complete story. See the gifted young attorney crush each of the Fifteen" grafters by turn. It's a wonderful story, wonder fully told. There are also three other good reels at the Hub tonight, incltid mg a comedy, "Keeping It Dark," featuring dainty Miss Billic Rhodes. A Powers Vaudeville in pictures, The Three Jannettcs," and a splcn did Animated Weekly. On Wedncs day comes the great Hobart Bos- worth in "The White Scar." 66 GRAFT 99 JANE NOVAK and HOBART HENLY in the great serial by 18 famous authors. Special Music by Hub Orchestra Latest news by Animated Weekly, and other good reels. HUB THEATRE, Tonight and Tuesday, 10c PERSONAL MENTION. S (S H.- II, Grantham left this morning for Portland Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Train returned to the city this morning after spend ing Christmas in Corvallis at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Suimicl Dolau . Gov, Withyconibe passed through the city this morning to Sulcm lifter spending Christmas at his home in Corvallis. ' Wm. llceson, of Canhy, is spending Christmas vacation with his brother, A. L. Beeson. Alfred Abraham arrived in the city this morning from Corvallis. Herman Abraham left this morning for Portland to spend part of the Christmas holidays. Miss Gladys Davis spent Christmas at the home of her parents ut Kayctlc-villc. Mr. and Mrs. I.afe Compton accom panied Mr. and Mrs. John N'cclcy to Lebanon Saturday and had Christmas dinner at the home of Mrs. Ncclcy's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bilyeu. R. C. Hardin, S. P. train despatcher at Roseburg, with his niece. Miss Ga zelle Hardin, arc spending Christmas holidays at the home of W. It. Chance in this city: - Mr. and Mrs. Ray Choplcr spent Christmas in Salem the guests of Mrs. diopter's mother. Arthur Wilcox relumed to the city last evening from Salem. Miss Greta Fortmillrr was a guesl of friends in Salem yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Reeves came up front Salem last evening. Mr. and Mrs. Deo McClainc and daughter spent Christmas in Salem, returning last night. . j Miss Kieth Van Winkle returned to the city , last evening from Salem. Dr. G. E. Riggs returned to the city last evening from Portland. ' - ' . Dr. Chas. Clcck returned to Albany last evening after spending Christmas The GLOBE TONIGHT Special Program The three-reel Broadway '-' Feature "The Scape Goat" . featuring Edna Mayo Bryant Washburn and Company The Popular Comedian , Billy Reeves in the Feature Comedy "The Cello Champion" Selig offers the Western Sensational Comedy Drama "The Auction Sale" Finish out the Old Year by doing your trading at The Golden Rule You can always save monty here fully 25 t o3J 1-3 per cant. -It's in th co-operative buying for our 83 Busy Stores always the sam price 36! days tn the year. Men's $3.50 and $4 Dress Shoes Always ;.'... 12.98 Men's $4.50 Dress Shoes Always 13.50 Men's $5.00 Dress Shoes Alwsys 13.98 Men's $6.00 Dress Shoes Always : - -. t4.08 Ladles' 12.50 Shoes all kinds Always .i... I.W Ladies' $3.00 Shoes all kinds Always ..... $2.49 Ladies' $3.50 snd $4.00 Shoes all kinds Alwsys $2.98 Children's, Misses' and Boys' Shoes In proportion. ' '' THE GOLDEN RULE 83 BUSY STORES EDNA MAYO FEATURED AT GLOBE THEATRE TONIGHT Edna Mayo, the dainty Kssauy star, and tliyaut Washburn will be seen ut the Globe theatre tonight in the three act feature, "The Scapegoat." Miss Mayo's personality as a screen artist is greatly admired here, and she is popular all over the country. "The Scapegoat" offers a fine opportunity to display her talents. "The Cello Champion" is a comical Luhin comedy, and "The Auction Sale o( Rundown Ranch" offers another hunch of laughs. Tomorrow the Cox family, who ap peared here a few weeks ago will be gin a return engagement. Th tal ented family won the applause of Globe patrons on their previous vim and should please again. Saturday night is the event of the season, the University of Oregon glee club, .with 22 college hoys in snappy, and classic songs and the cheerful air of the college campus. t-i u. im U..JSSU. j a NOT IN FAVOR GASOLINE TAX Democrats Apprecist Strong Protest Against Taxing All Gas Engines. (lly United Pre..) Washington, Dee. 27. The House Democrats have decided to abandon President Wilson' suggestion for tax ing internal revenue combustion en gine. No sooner was the president' mcsiagc printed than a loud protest came from farm throughout the country. Every farmer owning a gas oline engine for fodder cutter, separ ator, churn or pump vigorously ob jected. The proposed gasoline lox ia still HI issue. with friends iji Salem, Connie Sullivan returned to the city last night after a two-weeks' visit with relatives in Portland, Dean Crowell returned to Portland yesterday.'- " Gco.A. I'rltchard spent Christmas at the home of Wm. Kortmillcr with his daughter, Mary Lee. . Miss Savonc Alexander is visiting her grandparents. Mr, and Mrs. John ltr.lclsh.iw of Mill City. ADDITIONAL CLASSIFIED. WANTED Man or woman to do juu- itirr work (or rem and housekeeping room. Call 2J5 1-2 Finn., iipatair. Thursday morning at 9:30. ' ". . ( ;" '" .- ' D27-J9 . i ." ' KOR SALE CHEAP OR TRADE Gasoline engine und grinding mill ami 2 crop raspberry. E. Rcisn, llulsey, Oregon. d.Htf KOR SALE Owner of placer unties will tell interest to put in operation. Rich in free gold, platinum, black sand. Can he in operation in (it days. Rcamct, 610 Ellsworth. D27-JI LOST Smalt black purse containing .sjlvcr, keys find lodge receipts. Kinder plcae return to Democrat Office. Reward. D27-29 LOST Pair of itlusic. gold frame, one glass out. East of Lyon St, Re turn to Democrat Office. D27-3U 10c F. M. French & Son Jewelers and Engraver VslsW ffl " sV Mm 10c THE GLOBE 20c Commencing Tomorrow Night RETURN ENGAGEMENT OF THE POPULAR COX ENTERTAINERS 7-PEOPLE-7 in a Complete Change of Program, and bix Feature Keels of Pictures with Edna Mayo Bryant Washburn and other stars Billy Reeves Main Floor 20c Balcony 10c TO BE SURE OF A SEAT, COME EARLY Doors open 7 p. m. r Pictures start 7:30