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Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-11

on the sidewalk above. His mother
 must work and the little learning he gets is from the teachings of his siS- ters when they are home from school The boy is bright and inclined to be ambitious; but what must be his feeling as he realizes that he can never walk and that his life. must practically be spent in the chair by the window.
 Another observation this winter brought home convincingly the won derful fortitude and character of these unfortunates and the sunshine it is possible for us to bring into their cramped lives. A little girl, crippled in both feet, had been
 drawn on q sled by her sister to an ice pond in one of our parks. After
 sitting and watching the boys and
 girls skating full of life, and vigor, she said, Tt must be fun to skate!'
 The Newington Home where the Childrens Aid Society cares for
 crippled children accommodates such cases as these, makes them well and strong if possible, and, if not, l educates and teaches them useful oc- equations. They are made to realize that even though they cannot walk and run, skate. dance and play ball, they can be useful and happy and the
 QafknGSS or despair, WHICH IldlBS I over many of them, can be turned in-
 to sunshine.
 This institution now cares for ap- proximately a. hundred cripples. 1 There are forty or more on the
 waiting list and it is conserva lively estimated that if accommodations were provided five hundred children would seek admission within the next year. The present buildings are not ] only inadequate but insanitary. Hos pital, gymnasium and manual train l ing buildings should be added. The state pays s5 per week for each pa tient committed to this institution by | the $5 per--week for each patient
 committed to this institution by the l probatt court, this being the only
 source of income outside of bequests and contributions. As this sum does
 not even cover the actual cost O
 maintenance, it is necessary for tho society to appeal to the public fol l improvements and additions. We dC ] not believe but that every person whC looks into the merits of this appea ] will gladly contribute. This func 1 should be oversubscribed.
 The editor of any paper, the loca health officer, or any banker will bt | glad to receive and transmit you | contribution
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-11
LOOKING FOR GYPSY MOTHS
 IN NORWICH VICINITY

Two crews of men working under the United States Department of Agri- culture, are securing the vicinity of Norwich for evidences of the Gypsy moth and so far have discovered only enc egg cluster and that was found on an apple tree near Taftville. The work here is under the direction of Frank W Graves. The men have been in Norwich for the past three weeks and have been working in this locality as well as in the Ledyard district. Gypsy moths and their eggs are found mostly on apple and oak trees but sometimes they are found on shade trees. All trees are inspected and where an egg cluster is found a creo- sote preparation is used but where a colony of the moths are found the trees are sprayed in the summer time.
 During the past week the heavy fall of snow has slowed up the work to a degree but on Monday snow shoes for the men arrived and the work is going on with greater progress.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-11
TYpHUS STRIKES YUDENITCHE'S ARMY

New York. Feb. 1o.-rne remnants H the army of General Yudenibch. Sho was routed by the bolsheviki hst faM when he had almost reached the gates of Petrograd are menaced with exterminafion by typhus, &C., cording to a cablegram received today from Basic Mallakoff, representatives of the anti-bolsheWk forces in Paris, which was made public by the American central committee for Rus sian relief. All that is left of General Y0denitch's forces are 1000 officers and 1&000 men and of these, the ca
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-11
NEW LONDON WANTS EARLIER
 TRAINS TO NEW YORK

New London ought to have an earlier train to New York;" says Jo- seph T. Cruttenden of Crescent Beach and he has excellent arguments to back up his statement. MT. Crutten- den has given the matter a great deal of study and he has attempted dur people of New London interested to bring the matter properly before the railroad authorities Two years ago when he discussed the matter locally he only found two business men who were interested enough to back his efforts. Since that time New Lon don has grown and the demand for timely transportation is much great CT than it was then.
 New London has had none of it's
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-11

blegram says, there is not a single man yhos is not infected with typhls or some other disease.
 If we succeed in securing tonnage" the cablegram read i've might per haps rescue 5000 men. Admiral Ho- mer1lSo has no tonnage at his dis posa1. We are asking for some in England. No definite reply as. yet"
 M. Maldakoff attributes the failue to capture Petrograd to the fact that the Esthonians were negotiating peace with the bolshevik and that General Yudenitch could obtain no assistance from nay quarter.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-11

return of the train to New London would bring it there about o'clock.
 MT. Cruttenden has brought the matter to the attention of the cham Der of commerce and has prepared a map which shows how this section of the state is left without early ser vice, while all of the section west of the Connecticut river is well looked after. lie believes that with the re- turn of the railroads to private own- ership an excellent opportunity will be afforded to accomplish something by laying the facts before the rail road officials
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-11

LORD SALISBURY is packed in an inexpensive machine made paper package instead of cardboard box.
 YOU CAN'T SMOKE THE BOX. WHY BUY ITa
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-11
INFLUENZA ON INCREASE
 THROUGHOUT THE STA

The morbidity report issued by the state department of health for the week ending Feb. 7th. shows the fol- lowing communicable diseases in eastern Connecticut
 Influenza.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-11

Thomaston.-NIiss Lulu Carpenter. school nurse, who has been testing the eyes of all pupils in the school found 4T children with defective vision out of total of 746 pupils.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-11
Have Enlisted in Nav.

Two Yantic men, John Mucl1en- strum and Leon Perkins have enlisted in the navy at the local recruiting station. They were given ratings as apprentice seamen for blacksmiths.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-11
MeaasIss.

l. Other Communicable Diseases. ' Gonorrkoea g, syphilis 49, tubercu- 1 losisi Is. chiollenpox 50, pneumonia
 139. munns 2si german measles 2. sleeping sickness. 1.
 A finished orator ought to know when to quit.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-09-23
FOREIGN ARTISTS WORK
FOR ART, NOT THE COIN
Miss De Verdier Thus Explains
Failure of American Opera
To Advance.

One reason why the foreign opera
Is here and elsewhere to stay and
hold it's grip on public favor is be-
cause the artists of Europe labor for
arts sake while in America the stars
OF the speaking stage and film
world plug ahead for the almighty
dollar with little thought of the
ethics OF the calling.
Miss Inez De Verdier, featured star
OF the Dave Marion show at the Gay
ETY. Theater this week. today as
signed this reason why no American
style OF opera has been strong enough
TO gain a footing in this country, let
alone in foreign lands where English
Is not known. Americas artists
think too often of personal advance
ment and not enough about the pro-
fession, according TO Miss De Yer
der. who spent many years abroad
and who has studied under noted in
structors in Europe.
The light musical drama that has
been attempted in America does not
have the charm and appeal Of the aria
imported from other shores. In Miss
DE Verdier's opinion. Ergo, it dies
out after few feeble attempts at
life, while the operas of the Italians
and the French live forever and are
just as popular money-getters now as
when they were FIRST introduced.
Miss De Verdier is a graduate of
the musical comedy school and spent
a few seasons in vaudeville. Now she
says she is not to be weaned away
from burlesque because II offers all
season employment and attractive sal
aries. More than that. she thinks that
whenever burlesque stars do leave
that particular field of entertainment
they emerge into enviable roles in the
legitimate, their early training serv-
ing them in good stcal.
Miss De Verdier has stutiicd abroad
and it was in England that she was
introduced to Emil CAspc!' and Will
II. Ward now leading members OF The
Marion cast, -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-09-23
POLLS
MON" Is Next Show

At Polls Theater on\ Monday night
oliver Morosco will present Rachel
Barton Buffers new comedy drama
Nom" Washington thestergoers
will remember Miss Buffers comedy
success here last season.
Nom" Is one OF the'plays that Mr..
Morosco selected from among the
manuscripts submitted in the Har-
ward prize play contest-in fact the
contest was SO close between Nam
mas Affairs" and Nom" that the
judges were forced to. withhold their
decision for several days while they
carefully deiiberated on the merits OF
the two PLAYS. IL was only after the
decision had beSa made that they dis
covered that Miss Butler was the
author OF both plays, she having sub
mitted "Mom" In the contest under the
name OF Edward oliver Martin.
Miss Buffers latest EFFORT has for
its theme the influence mother eS-
erts over her children even after they
have grown up and left their pater-
nal fireside. She has written an es-
tremely Interesting and human story
embodying much fine drama and not
without "A wealth OF comedy.
For the presentation of Nom Mr..
Morosco has provided an excellent
cast, INCLUDING Minnie Dupree, hinna
Gombell. Warner Baxter, Lorin Raker.
Helen Weir, Averial Harris, James l..
Seeley and George ID. Parker. The
play Is in four acts. and splendid
production has been provided
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-09-23
MOORE'S GARDEN
"HOmespun Folks"

Combining every human appeal that
forms the basis of the sturdy Amert
can comedy drama, Thomas II. Ince's
Associated Producers special produc.
ton. "Homespun Folks" is carrying
OF honors this week at Moore's Gar
den Theater. where the picture Is be-
ing presented, the run closing Satur-
day, as one of the seasons most eff
fective and Worthwhile showings.
Heart throbs, romance, pathos, ann
comedy follow each other in quick
succession as this perfectly portrayed
story of American small town life
and politics Is unfolded on the screen.
A well-balanced cast with each player
admirably suited to his role, is one Of
the features of. the production.
Selected subsidiary features and, as
an AIDED attraction, a premier showing
of Washington War Gardens and
Their Workers" taken and presented
under the supervision of the United
States Department of Agriculture, are
a part of all presentations.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-09-23
SHUBERT-G
aThe Open Book"

Evelyn Nesbit as a star on the
spoken drama stage will make her in
itial bow to Washington audience
at the Shubert-Garrick Theater next
Monday night. where for one week
she will appear In 1.-The Open Book"
a comedy drama by Philip Bartholo-
mae and in which her rights to seri-
Gus consideration as legitimate
actress will be demonstrated.
Walter Hast. under whose man
agerial direction Miss Nesbit ventures
to gain histronic favors, after a long
and almost endless search for a suit
able play. selected The Open Book"
as affording the best possible ad-
vantages in every direction. 1t is
claimed to be out Of the beaten path
and to ofYer an argument affecting
the relationship between parents and
children, and enables Miss Nesbit to
display various moods.
A cast OF metropolitan players,
headed by Hyman Adler. Arthur II.
Ashley and Donald Gallagher, and an
elaborate scenic production are fea-
tured.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-09-23
KNICKERBOCKER-
Jenny Be Good"

Today and tomorrow Mary Miles
Mintcr. one of the most capable
of the screens younger artists,
will be pictured as the bills
chief luminary in Jenny Be Good" a
perturbation of Wilbur Finley Eau
ley's story of the same name by Julia
Crawford Ives. Jay Belasco, Sylvia
Aashton, Frederick Stanton. and 9TH
ers OF note are prominent In the sup
porting company experimenting the
major offering will be shown the dis
tinctive comedy, That Darn Yarn"
On Saturday only, OF this week, the
Knickerbocker will offer as its fore
most attraction the film version OF
Paul Armstrong; dramatization OF
Rex Beach's lively story of the West
Going Some" with Cullen Lands the
featured member OF the stellar cast.
The bill will be completed by a Mutt
and Jeff animated cartoon, comedy
and other abbreviated camera sub
jects.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-09-23
MOORE'S RIALTO-
What Women Love

Annette Kellerman's claim to the
title OF 'The Modern Venus" will
never be contested by those playgoers
WHO have attended Moore's Rialto The
alter this week and seen the diving
beauty in her modern comedy drama,
What Women. Love" The star in
this special production demonstrates
not only her mastery OF the sea, but
also of the art OF histronic portrayal
in all its detail.
What Women Love" is a rare COM
blnation OF breath-catching drama
and delightful humor, and has i'm
mediately caught the fancy of Wash
ington picture patrons, a fact attest
ed TO by the capacity audiences which
have greeted every performance TO
date, a condition which bids fair TO
continue until the showing closes
Saturday next. An exceptional cast
is seen In support
Special short subjects and orches-
trail features complete all presenta-
lions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-09-23
B. F. KETTH'S-
Emma Carus Coming.

Next week at B. r. Keith's Theatcr
Emma Carus, with songs OF her own
devising and with J. Walter Leopold
aiding at the piano, will be the prin-
cipal attraction in an extraordinary
bill. Next in prominence will be
Ruth Roye, the Coincidence Of the
popular art of syncopation.
Wallace Bradley and CRETE Ardine
will offer their hit, The Follies of
Song and Dance" with ]. Irving
Fisher at the keys. Nine. Zomah,
from the London Coliseum, will pre-
sent her psychic phenomena. The
Lorimer-Hudson company will revive
the bicycle sport. Kafka and Stanley
and others, together with the regular
house features, will NIL the bill to the
brim.
Next Sunday at 3 and Sis p. m, at
Keith's, the current weeks offerings,
led by KaryI Norman, THE Creole
Fashion Plate" will be repeated.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-09-23
Great Revival of Favorite Is
Sure TO Attract" Clarence"
for National-"Mom at
Polls, With Other Good
Bills on Way.
SHUBERT- BELASCo-
...,.


In presenting "Florodora" TO the
theatergoers OF this city at the Be
laseo Theater for the week beginning
sunday, September 20, the Messrs.
Lee and J. j. shubert promise one OF
the most stupendous productions OF
its kind the American stage has Of
fered' In recent years.
When ''Florodora' set the nation
talking twenty years ago. scenicAily
there was but much left 10 be desired.
This historic play at THAT time de-
pended mainly upon the charm OF it's
story and the tunefulness OF its music
for it's success, but the Messrs. shu-
berts not only have retained the
sweetness and melodies OF the original
book and music. but they have dressed
II in a setting OF gorgeous scenery
and costumes which compare favor
ably with their mammoth New York
Winter Garden production. Nor have
they sighted In the casting OF the
show for the list OF it's principals Is
truly impressive.
Heading the list Is the charming
Eleanor Painter. who IL most capably
supported by such notables as viii
liam Danforth, Dana Sykes, Robert
Pltkin, Walter woolf, Harry Fender
Maxine Brown. Isabelle Rodriguez.
and Mace Bonville. And participating
in the world-famous sextet are six OF
the most beautiful girls who have
ever graced the stage
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-09-23
LOEw'S COLUMBIA
"Humoresque."

"Humoresaue, the powerful and
poignant Paramount adaptation of
Fannie Hurst's Cosmopolitan Mag
azine classic of the same name, sup
plemented by a splendid array OF add
ed attractions and directed by Frank
Borzage with an all-star cast OF
players. will continue the featured
attraction at Loew's Columbia
Theater throughout the remaining
days of the current week. The rec
ord-breaking run of 'Humoresque"
will positively close next Saturday
night. to make room for prior book
ings at Loew's Columbia Theater.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-09-23
THE STRAND
~Mercodos."

Next week. beginning Monday. the
Strand viii oner the distinguished
American entertainer. Mercedes" the
psychic eighth wonder OF the world.
accompanied BY the marvellous mystic.
Mile. stAntons. In the course OF his
demonstration. Mercedes transfers In
silence and sincerity by telspathic
waves TO Mile. stantons any musical
selection suggested to- him by any pa
iron. Mile. stantone answering his
thought wave by playing the selection
requested. This example OF most ex-
traordinsry power has created senss-
tions throughout the world wherever
these artists have played.
Others TO be seen will be Rice and
Elmer. agile ENJOYS from FINLAND In
twists and turns: The French
Refugee" a celebrated violin yirtuoso,
accompanied by her mother. at the
plano. Wells, Virginia and West, In
snappy pot pourri OF comicalities;
"Plsymates" presented by +, M. Wolf
reminescence OF our younger days
with a cast OF clever Juvenile stars;
and other numbers OF equal merit and
worth.
The photodramatic offering for the
week will present Miss Billie Burke
In one OF her late productions entitled
The Stafford Mystery" a production
In which this eminent star Is said
to be at her very best and which
therefor Promises a treat for lovers
OF the cinema.
Short features and special orchestral
accomplishments will complete all per-
formances.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-09-23
COSMOS
Vaudeville.

New headline features at the Cosmos
Theater will next week present
Horowitz's colorful and spectacular
production called "a Rainbow Coo
tail" which is said to fairly radiste
all the coIors OF the rainbow and some
others besides. in addition to a beauty
brigade including singers, dancers.
comedians and carload of very
beautiful scenery.
Six supplemental acts from higher
vaudeville varied and entertaining
will be added to the headliner and
Norma Talmadge's First National
Picture, Yes or Mo- will be the added
matinee feature and An Overall Hero. I"
a Chester comedy, will be the film
funmaker
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-09-23

them TO note how nicely q play goes
when the author keeps away from ~
I'd like you To note certain i'm
portant thins-eson more important
than the authors staying away. viz;
A cast as well acting. well nlled and
personally attractive as this one could
play the telephone directory and make
a hit with ~. III you'd got one Of
those people wrong you'd have lost"
The New York company. headed By
Alfred Lunt will be seen In washing
ton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-09-23
LOEW'S PALACE
The Village Sleuth."

Charles Ray, the screens greatest
interpreter OF country boy roles, will
continue the featurec screen star at
Loew's Palace Theater throughout the
remaining days of the week In Agnes
Christine Johnston's quaint and
charming rural comedy, The Village
Sleuth," supplemented by hilarious
Sunshine comedy, His Wife's Caller"
n brilliant overture novelty, Liberty
(Langy); the Boew's news pictures.
Screen Snapshots, Topical Tips and
other features.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-09-23
METROPOLITAN
Devils Pass Kew"

For the remaining days of the
week, Erich Won Stroheim's epochal
photodrama, The Devils Passkey.'
supplemented by Snub Pollard In
"Rock-A-Bye Baby" and other sub
sidiary features of note, win con-
tinue to shatter all of the Metropol-
itan's previous attendance records,
This Incompatible drama has scored
a sensational success and Is playing
to capacity at every performance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-09-23
CRANDALL'S-
The Idol Dancer

For the remainder OF tho present
week Crandall's Theater Is Offering
u. w. Grifhth's tropical romance,
The Idol Dancer" in which the
principal roles are played upon the
screen by Richard Barthelm, S.
Clarine Seymour, Creighton Hale and
others of equally artisuc capabili-
ties. The story Ia one of exotic at
mosphere, in which sharp contrasts in
Characterization are drawn. The
scenic beauty OF the scenes IL bewil-
dering and the action fascinating.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-09-23
FOLLY
Burlesque.

King of burlesaue, Charles Robin
son, will be seen at the Folly The
alter commencing next Sunday at 3.
Manager and Comedian Charles Rob
inson has an entirely new crop of up
-to-date material and no doubt will
create no end OF praise from his nu-
merous friends. A big cast of star
players and chorus of Persian Kew
pie dolls will predominant during the
speedy, peppery performance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-09-23
NATIONAL
Clarence"

After the New York opening OF
Clarence" which comes to the Ma
tional Sunday. September &c, Booth
darlington, the author, wrote to
George C. Tyler, the producer. the
following letter, which was posted on
the stage "call board"
please express my gratitude to all
OF the Clarence company and tell
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-09-23
CHEVY CHASE LAKE.

Hundreds OF enthusiastic dancers
are enjoying the delightful evenings
at Chevy Chase Lake. Open air dane
ing on the two spacious pavilions IL
the principal feature, and the music
which has attracted many OF the lake
aide pavilions, IL furnished by the
Meyer Davis Orchestra. The pavil-
ions will remain open for the balance
Of September.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-09-23
GAYETY-
"The Liberty Girls"

1.-THE Liberty Girls" due at the
Gayety Theater next week, features
Jack Conway, noted character de-
linestor in "Riley's Honeymoon"
Among those appearing In his support
will be Ted Burns, r. George Bur-
nett, Al Wilson, Thomas O'Brien,
James oliver, Dorothy Douglas, Pau
line Harer. Maria Donia, Frankie
Burns, Harold Boyd. William Cath
cart and a large chorus.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-09-23
MISS INEz DE vKRDIER.

leading lady with Dave
msrions own ompanS playing
AZ the Gayety Theater this
week. She believes foreign OPP
cratic artists attain 10 greater
heights than ours because they
think more Of their art than
they do Of their financial emol-
uments.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-21
NOT ALL DUE TO COMEDIAN
Part Of LaughabIe Entertainment Was
Being Furnished by Original
Tenants Of Barn.

Speaker Sweet said the other day
In the New York state legislature at
Albany:
Because an agitator gets lot Of
newspaper space it does not necessa-
rily mean that he is a great man.
Newspaper spacesmay mean something
else. 1t reminds me Of story.
"A rich man hired a comedian to
entertain the workers on his estate
one evening. T he entertainment was
staged in the barn, and it went we'll.
almost too we'll. The comedian. In
fact, had hardly got under way when
the barn began to shake with shouts
Of laughter. Soon the laughter became
so uproarious that the r sSht man rose
and said: -,
Friends, I know how difficult it is
to restrain our mirth when Mr.. Back
chat is on the stage, but really, you
know. If we don't hold ourselves in
just a little the performance will hard.
II be over by midnight
"Then a burly plowman rose in his
turn.
"'Excuse me- boss he said; 1T amt
Mr.. Backchat we're laughih' at but
somebody left the door open and all
the pigs have got In. and they're nearly
pushin 'us of our seats"