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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-06-02
DIR. DALTON SPEAKS
ON HEALTH WORK
Addresses National Body at Boston -
Denies Politics In State
Health Work.

BOSTON, June 2-The conference of
state and provincial health authorities
of North America opened its annual
meeting yesterday afternoon III room
222 at the state house.
The principal business was the ad-
dress OF the president, Health Commas
siOner DIR. Charles f. Dalton of Yer
mont. DIR. Dalton spoke on the re la
tions of the state boards and health de
partments to the health agencies OF the
federal government.
During the war" he said. when the
state health departments were being
rapidly disintegTatcd Dv calls to mill
tary service, these departments made
oyeTtuTes to the secretary of war look
ing toward their absorption, at least
temporarily, into the military organiZa-
ton These advances were refused, but
incidentally had the effect of creating
union closer than ever before between
the United States public health service
and the state depart mcnts.
There exists, however, in the minds
of many members of congress, an opin-
ion that the state health officers are
serving as political tools for the public
health service, particularly a. agents
for obtaining increased appropriations,
and this has brought both the federal
and state agencies into more or less
0dious situation. This opinion is far
from the truth. The state health Of
iicers are not taking orders from anyone
outside their own states ana doubt II
the time ever comes when they will be
willing to do So
The principal cause of this attitude
among members of congress. which Is
now, unfortunately. reflected by various
health workers throughout the country,
il undoubted eddy the difficulty which hats
arisen over the distribution of appropri-
atoms for the control of communicable
diseases.
Since practically every state has par
ticipated in this fund and obtained con
current legislation or other authority to
actively engage in work partially subsl-
died BY federal money, every eXecu-
tive officer has naturally been DESTROYS
of having the fund continued, and To
this end congressman and senators have
been asked to lend their influence.
Referring TO the action OF congress in
attempting to eliminate the interde-
partmental social hygiene board. llr.
Dalton said: The dissension caused by
this controversy has ieOpardized the en-
tire public health program, and there
is evidence that partisan individuals are
seeking to discredit state officials in the
eyes of their constituents and iniiuen-
tial citizens
In conclusion DIR. Dalton praised the
work of the voluntary health organiza
tions which are working in conjunction
with public officials.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-06-02
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL

The Annah l.. Gale class of the Bap-
fist Bible school will meet with Mrs. t.
p. Lamson of 81 Washington street to-
morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The Brattleboro Trust Cos real estate
department has sold for Mr.. and Mrs
III. .. Beckman their house on North
street to {. +. Sherry, who will occupy
it for a home.
E y. Cox Of Mooers. y. Y. has bought
the cottage house and five acres of land
of the So-calied DIR. RemiS farm on Put
ney road of the \. 3. Clapp estate. The
sale was made through the Brattleboro
Trust Co.
Miss Margaret Morse was pleasantly
surprised Monday evening when Is OF her
young friends came to her home at $50
South Main street To help celebrate her
birthday anniversary. Games and music
were enjoyed. Refreshments of ice
cream, cake and waters were served.
Arthur W. Jennison of West Town
shend has bought the so-called Tyler
farm. in Guilford and has already oc-
; cupied it. f. Il. Hanpum of Putncy has
bought the Joseph Kent farm in that
town. These sales were made through
the real estate department of the Brat
tleboro Trust Co.
An invitation has been extended by the
Keene Rebekah lodge TO Dennis Rcbekah
lodge to attend n meeting in kcene FRI
| day evening. June 10. The degree will be
exemplified by the Keene lodge and sup
per will be provided for the Brattleborn
Rcbekahs at $50 o'clock. As ii will be
necessary To arrange automobile trans
p0rtation those wishing to go should no
tify the noble grand or the recording sec
rotary by Monday night.
i Thirty thousand strong, healthy tomato
plants, all standard varieties, none better
Call at our greenhouses. 1872 Canal St
Tel. 752-W. c. n. BOnd.-Adv. 72-ti
! Don't forget the dance Saturday eve
ming. June /. at Red Mems hall. sos.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-06-02
NO PARDON FOR WHITNEY.
I.angdon Man Must Serve Full Sentence
Investigating Wife's Death.

CONCORD, \. IT.. June 2.-The gov
ernor and council yesterday refused the
pardon petition fer William r. Whitney
of Langdon, serving a sentence of one
year for raising check of the town
while he held. town office.
Whitney. it was alleged by petition
ers was originally given the maximum
sentence that ne might be securely held
pending investigation of the disappear
ance of his second wife several years
AGO. no evidence having been found to
eubstantiate a murder charge against
him. Within the past day or two, how
ever. county officials have offered re
ward of $500 to stimulate search for the
second Mrs. Whitney.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-06-02
A Letter to the People of BrattIeborO

MIR. D. W. Griffith. producer of WAY DOWN EAST"
has completed here this production
OF the greatest motion the history of the world
In his treatment of Way Down East, MR.. GRIFFITH
HAS EVOLVED A NEW ART. 1t 5 a combination Of
painting. play and tensey interviewer fabric abso
lutely in the annals of theatrical history.
This form combining with other
bues the sensation of the New York City and
present playing weekly to THE LARGEST NUMBER OF
PEOPLE EVER ATTRACTED TO A THEATRE. The prices
range from so to S..
The Opening performance New York was sold out at
$40 seat and the ~ Y. Herald the morning said
"TT WAS WELL WORTH TEN DOLLARS A SEAT"
Immediately following this arranged
for Boston, Philadelphia San Francisco Los Angeles and other
cities quickly suitable theatres and extended could
be secured The plain record from all these
THEATRICAL ATTRACTION EVER DREW SUCH
PRAISE attracted such crowds daily packing the
theatres where Way Down East is NJ running.
These details best illustrate you the standing of this
that it is "TFIE GREATEST SPECTACLE EVER SEEN ON
LAND OR SEA-" =. = -
We shall not attempt describe manifold Beauties
dramatic its overwhelming appeal but prefer rather
to put the record before it has been written date
and leave the rest to your imagination
Blythe Sherwood in the Theatre World says: MR. CRIF-
FIFTH HAS CREATED A NEW ART This wipes out all
standards of and makes essential that
Way Down East to properly estimate the wonders that the
producer has achieved.
The special arrangements the local engagement carry
Mr. Criths that Way Down East will be pre-
sened here with the for detail and elaborate embel
shment that has marked its tumphs other cities Another
important item is that THE REGULAR HOUSE SCALE OF
PRICES WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE LOCAL RUN For
full particulars regarding prices and reservations ad
vance watch your daily newspapers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-06-02
NELLIE NORCROss SUICIDE.
Vaudeville Actress Cuts Her Throat with
Razor
Mass,

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. June .
Mrs. Nellie NJ. NOrcross. vaudeville ac-
treSs and wife of Joseph NJ Norcross.
the oldest minstrel active in the theatre
cal profession. died in WCssOn Memorial
hoxpital last night, abOut two hours after
cutting her throat with razor in her
home at 1919 Pine street. III health was
given as the cause of her dependency.
She and her husband recently com
pleted a 30-weekS' tour of the Keith cir
emit. They were tho oldest team in vaude-
vile, she being IS and he 50.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-06-02
RICHMOND STATION ROBBED.
Officers Still Seek Men Who Broke Jail
n Montpelier.

Vermont railway station in this village
was robbed Tuesday night Discovery
Of the burglary was made yesterday
morning when the agent arrived at the
station. 1t was found that $40 in cur
rency was missing and two money order
books
Cassidy and Edwards who Sunday
night escaped from Washington county
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-06-02
WEST BRATTLEBORO
VIII Plan for July 4.

A meeting will be held in Academy hall
Thursday evening. June Z. at s O'Clock, ia
make arrangements for the July cele
bration. All interested are invited to be
present.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-06-02

The Giants are certainly kept on their
toes all the time with the quartet of old
and Doian-watchine every play of the
New Workers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-06-02

Don't forget the dance Saturday eve
ming. June /. at Red Mems hall. SO-S2
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-06-02
VERNON.

\ regular meeting of the Ladies' soci.
ETY. was held Wednesday,. Supper was
served at . O'Clock
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-06-02
WEST HALIFAX.

Rev. w r. Mackay of Ottawa. Can.
will preach i'm the West Halifax Baptist
church Sunday at II O'Clock
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-06-02

\ boiler isn't the Only thing that ex-
plodes in Mack Sennett's Home Talent. =
Hilarity is in state of constant eruption.
Tomorrow at The princess.-Adyertise-
ment.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-06-02

jail and who are alleged to have bur
glarzed stores in Richmond some weeks
ago, are still at large.
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23

his proper cuticle. Then | will have
enough to retire, and l can do what
ever pleases me, whether it pleases the
public or not / have always wanted
to play Shakespeare.
Yes, in year CT two Al Jolson will
have enough money to sustain him
even in such luxuries as Shakespearean
repertoire. He gets an incredible
salary from the Shuberts for his
plangent performances. He gets roy
alties from popular songs of his own
creation and rendition. He teaches the
phonograph companies Of disk royal
ties rivalling those of J5hn McCor-
mack. He is declared in on the profits
Of every show in which he appears
After his elevation to stardom in ..Sin-
bad' his income exceeded $1,000 900 a
year. Since his fortune is within hail
ing distance of million, the little
matter of the producers guaranty to
the theater owner should worry AL
Jolson!
Possibly you think the association
Continued page eight>
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23

Oh petrothal IN the ukulele islands.
Pray observe that this sultan of the
mock Ethiopia has written no comic
play. aloha" is a tragedy of that
ieper colony which was put en- the
map by Father Damien 1t is moigty
story Of love accomplished when the
hero, discovering that he, too, carries
white spot, yokes himself to the
heroine with the love wreath.
Just why he should produce an
Aloha" when it is the likes of his
Rum Tum fiddle" and other songs. of
the people that bring him to the at.
tention of the Collector of Internal
Revenue Jolson himself does not know.
NO more than he knows why some
thing eternaliy nudges him to play
tragedy. And his mind
Is made up to do that, too. Just as
SON as the outcries of Shylock for
Jolson are stilled.
In another year or so I will be
through with this" said Jolson the
other day as he toweled off the black
mask, preparing for his entry in the
hnaie of "Bombo," where he appears in
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23
The Theaters
By Percy Hammond

me enjoy yourself Lionel Barrymore performance
THE Claw old with him Time rushe along between
the add which
from handsome and confident journalist his droong
teng beginning fores,
PRACTITIONER politics; later he fallen to
physical and So morbid disposition will
have rejecting upon tRa happen
after you similarly.
Measure the only little abridged by the knowledge that the
withering hastened young
vs reachous transformed him
aal olvency dishonest afuence
na from an editors tripod a chair In the Senate
Mr. inrmy course nothing
NTH an inclination look about the theers search of possible
as the when, it, they become old
r anticipate the aging of such sprnglke Miss Ethel
Barrymore Miss Lure Taylor Miss George Miss Jane Cow
Ass Marjorie Rbeau the the distaf side of the
But 'us trsads silent as the foot os s hs ah s0ufh ]
VII have give way
@ c sss srn a before @ sss sssss sDgsssi Them % from the stag.
one who unfamiliar with the birthdays of the actresses risks
suggesting repenhments The ladies he burgeonng may
blown for all he knows and older than those they likely to
Nevertheless he takes chance and enists few of the
0aO'es and possibilities the seasons plays Fer the
work the drama there await Miss Helen MacKear of Back
~ Miss Alma Belwn "The Hero" Miss Clare Eame who has
far proud and unsuccessful things and Miss Helen
anvil "ho they fine "The Triumph of X hitherto
young Miss Katherine Cornell in "A Bill OF Divorce
SHOWS truthful the finer fine and
truthful it often makes the stars
~ The condolences include Miss Lola
n n ilonors Are Even Miss Eele Wnwood, of The Crce
& Marion Coakey Married" Miss Phyllis Povla
M RIM Passes By and Miss June Walker of SxCyinder Love-
rather remarkable play ambush" Miss Florence Eldredge gives
superiority suggesting that she is able to act in comedy as
the heer Nothing much toave about inclined
m We" of them good Besides the season is back
ana will be time before the current veterans lag
ae who melancholy gather, from
INITIAL and "The Claw" but
s entertainment however, is not the Mr. Barry
@ natine htrionsm Bernsten play delights you by
that forget the sheer finish
n The heaters always obvious when
from language adaptation from the French
@ false the tooth of Buddha and American player is
spurious Achie lie not
aw of the transterence from
nghh by his clavoyant genius and ne makes you believe
and his characterization MISS Irene
admirably role of tho evil youSS wa1e
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23

asked no salary for their work in max
ing the picture, considering the under
taking q lark, a light in which it is
also held by the two producers, who
have long worked to fulfill their dream,
although the picture itself will be seri-
pus enough. Aside from the stars and
the cameraman, Mr.. Selwyn and Mr..
Dwan expect to make up their company
at Calcutta, the majority Of the char
acters in the picture-play being East
Indians. At the completion of the work
the party will return by way of Paris
and London-probably in June-so that
they will have completely circled the
globe when they arrive at the beginning
Of summer back in these United States.
stuyvesant Neixhborhood House.
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23
Selwyn to Make
Picture i'm India:
Gossip of Stage

tn HE ingenious mind Of Edgar
Selwyn has evolved a stupendous
plan from the very misfortunes
Of the current theatrical year. He had
expected to present four plays Of his
own this season, but stopped with the
production of one Of them, having
reached the conclusion that there Is
small hope for the theater, from either
an artistic or financial standpoint, for
many months to come.
Come to the same mistrust along
the moving picture route is Mr..
Selwyn's personal friend Alan Dwan.
Putting their heads together the two
producers agreed that it might, after
all, be kindly fate which rs granting
them respite from their respective
productions in New York and Holly
wood to realize a dream which they
have long entertained.
The dream has been to take q
camera man, a few stars, 60 into the
wilds of India and produce a moving
picture for which Edgar Selwy1
wrote the original scenario many
moons ago. Perhaps they might have
gene on dreaming had it not been for
thu dearth of the current theatrical
year. Mr.. Selwyn feels that he may
be spared from this Metropolis for
some six months to come. The condi-
tion in the moving picture bushes is
responsible for Alan Dwan's enthus-
iasm in joining Selwyn in his plan.
They have therefore secured trans
pert and will start from California in
February, going to Japan. Shanghai.
Calcutta and thence into section Of
India hitherto little explored
To carry out such plan many diff
culties had to be overcome, many wires
pulled. The first concern was to gain
the consent and protection of the
British government. But because the
scenario for the Indian picture is
threaded with British propaganda the
attention of Lloyd George was gained.
Mr.. Selwyn not only obtained permis-
sion to make the picture proposed.
but will do so under the protection OF
British soldiers.
Mr. Selwyn will be accompanied by
his own secretary and the party will
consist of several moving picture stars
who have volunteered their services
just for the sake of the adventure.
Aside from their expenses they have
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23
New Theater Oferings

the COMEDY Theaer Richard Walton Tvl present
Strike" by Ernest H
harry Mestayer Gpsy OBrn Ronald
At the Hudson Theater drama
.,ed me six-F;ft3, by Kate l. McIurin The
ionard Wiley Lolita
arloT Lillian Ross Eaze Turn barry
liam T. Hays, Harold Healy, r. Maxwell -
"EDNEsDAYAt the Knkerbock and L.
rranger VIII offer The
R asSsn Bt The east: Tyrone Power Helen Ware Ie~
RoSse, RS Alsest sunng Sidney nebsrt Edgar
,oDert Noble T. W burrows, R
osara hosden Melville j. Anderson, Whitney Augustus
the Bramha Playhouse
lnerenee IN Gods" drama BY The
Barring, Marcia
Idiah naray Harold Elliot Guion
the Neighbnrhood Madra
con eay by Granville Barker, the
"arDartcn Gamble. WEtford Ena
Eugene Fowers Dennis Ceueh,
Veh arter Albert
osn brock Mare de Lec4er. Ans
sacaahcn katherine Marie N AAAs
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23
.I0fson q | Prodllce1'
Minstrel Star Of ''Bombo' Writes and
Presents ''Aloha," Tragedy
By Beauvais Fox

JOLSON, the of naeake
~ OF New Yorks newest theater
profitable laughs Cavorng upon stage
ness and MY life is stable
1act both Winter Garden
houses of livery And Joon grooming horse his own
enters the for public Tha Stamford
conn., tomorrow under the "oha
or the love wreath which picturesque ritual
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23
The Week Brings
Five New Plays
Into the Theater
IT HE most important opening of

IT HE most important opening of
the week will be 1.-THE Wander
ing Jew" Beiasco-Erlanger
production, which follows "Thc Merry
Widow" at the .Knickerbocker Theater
The. departure of "Pot Luck" makes
room for "The Right to Strike" at the
Comedy and 1.-The Six-ffty" re,ights
the Hudson, which has been dark since
the extinguishment of "The Man in the
the Making" Two of the smaller act
irg groups, the Bramhall Players and
the Neighborhood Players, also begin
their season.
Two other productions will soon be
outward bound. "The Last Waltz" has
another week at the Century. 1t will
be succeeded by Sothern and Marlowe
for a month of Shakespeare. This
week completes the ten weeks term of
THE Easiest Way" at the Lyceum. On
November l this house will receive
Lionel Atwill in "The Grand Duke"
At the Hudson Theater tomorrow
evening Lee Kugel will make his debut
as producer by presenting 1.-The Six
Fifty" new three-act comedy drama
by Kate McLaurin. The author has
based her plot on the idea that to get
people out of rut, to start them on
new road to happiness, requires
jolt, and that however unpleasant it
may be in itself a good, hard bump
can serve q useful end. She has there
fore begun her play by having 1.-The
Six Fifty" run off the track and wreck
itself on farm where drudgery had
crowded out ali happiness and Joy of
life. How the train wreck stirred the
farmer, Dan Taylor. and his wife, and
what changes it brought about in their
existence, and in the lives Of the pas
sengers so suddenly hurled upon them.
is woven by Miss McLaurin into
story that furnishes an abundance of
laughs to gisFe high light to the
serious moments of the play. 1t is
Continued en- page eighty
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23

The >mNe of Bonrbo borrosvs
part of Christopho Co'umbo's
fleet and steals a,cay to the Isle
of Tangcrine. He finds the ISL
and too small for King Has5ard
and himself, after seeing the
Kings eight a0ires, and chal-
lenges the King TO a duel. As
can be obserued, the Duke of
Bombo is bloodshedlessiy ric-
fOri0us.
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23
derfeesoA
4AcGAHR;

In the circle behold Julia
Sanderson and her smile; and
there isn't another smile quite
like it.
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23

John Dreio In his drinking
suit. Lady ki,ty-Mrs. Leslie
Cortcr-itas just asked him TO
sip a b:t Of tea. Can't yos juss
hear him say "3ch-h-h-h-h!!!"
see him puff his cheeks
see him pour his o,pn from
the bottle of maple sugar and
sVater-or is it sarsapar'Ila9
New-York tribune., 1921-10-23

which for some time past has obtained
its dramatic fare from visiting Little
Theater groups, announces that it Is
now forming the Stuyvesant Neighbor-
hood House Players. Alice Jayson will
be the managing director, assisting
Joseph M. Koehler, who, through the
courtesy of the Repertory Players, is
doing the organizing and supervision
of the first bill.
Jacob Weiser announces the first
meeting of the second season of the
actor Friends this evening in the re-
hearsal room of the Garrick Theater at
o'clock. The play will be satiric
comedy. "The American Drama Before
the Bar of Justice by A. K. Miller
and L. Adler.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-11-04
But Once That Way

The well dressed man who
smiled in the doorway was plain,
ly a book salesman.
The woman of the house
sensed that such was his call,
ing. She greeted him rather
Jelly.
Madam" he said politely, 81
am selling a volume, a single
volume which I think will inter,
est you. May | not
"No books" she said firmly
positively none. I am not in,
terested in any books"
"Ah, not any books, possibly,
but this particular book Of mine
is the only one of its kind in the
world. 1t is only "a and worth
many times as much to its own.
err. May / not"
"NoH" snapped the woman
81 wouldn't buy it at any price
am tlred OF opening my dool
and finding an agents standing
there waiting to sell me some.
thing
81 thought as much, my dean
madam, and that is why | hoped
to sell YOU"
81 am not interested"
81 shall never come this way
again. | knock but once-then
pass on forever. The title Of
this volume is How to Get Rid
of an Agent Without Buying,
Yes, indeed, madam, 81 is cor,
rect. ] thank you'll Good morn.
ing !"-Wayside Tales.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-11-04
Cold Storage

1t is a solid fact that man
should never apologize to a WON
an. Apologies, instead of soft,
ening women, harden them in
their self-righteous conceit.
An old woman lay dying. Her
husband, kneeling at the bed.
side, said brokenly:
"My love, all the harsh and
unkind words | have ever used
to you | now take back"
At this the old woman's brow
darkened and in her weak voice
she said:
ono, you don't. l know you
You want to use them all over
again in case | get well. Dos
ton Globe.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-11-04
Far-Sighted

A railway employee was in
the witness box, and was being
cross-examined by a very self
important young lawyer about a
case which had resulted in a
damage suit as the consequence
Of an accident on the railroad.
You say you saw this man
fall from the train?" said the
lawyer.
81 saw him fall, yes" replied
the railway man.
"Yet it was night time" in
sisted the lawyer. "And you
were at one end of the train and
the man was at the other. Do
you expect an intelligent jury to
believe such a yarn? How far
can you see at night?'
about a million miles,
Think replied the railway man.
Il can see the moon. How far
is that?"
The lawyer retired.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-11-04
Natures Harmonies

ooh, what heavenly music, y
exclaimed the fair summer board
er. 81 didn't know you had jazz
bands out here in the country"
eve amt got no kind Of a
band, " replied the farmer. "'That
music you hear is pigs calling
for their SUPPER