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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-07-28
RTVOLI TODAY

A motion picture which is not only
n decidedly refreshing novelty in the
way of screen entertainment but which
is also a powerful and stirrding revela-
ton of lift itself will be the super at
traction at the Rivoli theatre begin
ming today.
1t is marshall Neilan's widely her
aided production which has been so
well named Bits of Life" The pic
tutre represents the combined efforts
of four authors. The stories, which
are linked up by one general theme
are presented nepisode form. They
are Thomas McMorrow's 1.-The Bad
Samaritan" published by the Popular
Magazine: Walter Trumbull's "The
Man Who Heard Everything" which
appeared in Smart Set; Hugh Wiley's
saturday Evening Post story, Hop
ana Marshall Neilan's original story,
THE Strange Adventure"
bits of Life" is packed with hui
man interest from start to finish. Sa a-
tire, comedy melodrama and
farce combine to provide an entertain
ment that will long he remembered by
all who see this remarkable produce
ton.
1t Is motionpicture that will please
all classes, for it has universal appeal.
"Rits of life" is First National At
traction with u Caapataal A. Don't
miss II!
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-07-28
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ARCADE TODAY
EXPLOSION SCEINE,
.gNIDTIrnIrG,

in boOf1
One of the spectacular features of
"Virtuous Men" an S-L Picture, the
biggest production of the present sea-
son, starring l.. x. Lincoln, to be
shown at the Arcade Theatre, com
mcncing today is the blowing up of
u dock. Walter Ackerman, former
Technical Director of the Vitagraph
Company, and responsible for many
spectacular screen effects, was placed
in charge of the details for these eX-
plosion scenes. He succeeded in Se-
curing permission to blow up q dock
one hundred and thirty feet long.
Five hundred pounds of powder were
used in the explosion. The entire pier
was demolished, in addition to several
buildings The scenes secured for
"Virtuous Men by this explosion are
said to be spectacular in the extreme.
They form but one of several sensa-
tional episodes which abound through
out the first Ralph Tnoe Film At
traction" E. X. Lincoln narrowly es-
capped severe injury during the talk
ing of the explosion scenes, The force
of the conclusion threw the star of
"Nirtuous Men" to the ground. He
was unconscious for several moments.
requiring the services of physician
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-07-28
By HAER VI ROGERS,
Internatioahl News Service Staff
Correspondent.


WA AcIJrNCroN Iulv 9S--Trnc,e
sam Il setfine, about ii reai earnest to
.ot IA N I'LL nrasont renutation as
the world,s greafest drug addict.
Desnite thinly yelled insinuations
fror, abroad maj the United states is
taking no interest in the international
effort Ia suppress traffic in opium
ana its derivatives the American gov
a,.n,,,ant is dofna nrobabN as much to
combat tho col as any Of those ma
tion which are lolidest in conlf3Iatnine
mar .internatlonar co-operation rs
lacking
SURPRISED as IN. average man in the
street may ID 70 hem If the fact re-
mains that 10 nited states is the
larpost ner cnpito consumer of oniltm
md its comnounda of all the nations
of Tho world A somewhat beIated
realization Of This fact by congress. re-
snltino in Tho enactment of the So
ooIIod Jones- Miller, lin has freed tn,
hands Of the administration and en-
ahIed, il tn take defln, ,te action look
inp 10 the c,lrtatlment Of the quantity
~ hohit- -formino drugs used in this
I counry
A c6mmitee consisting of Secretary
of state Hughes Secretary of the
T,easnrv Mellon ana Secretary of
..e,nmetce t4ooyer already has been
formed IN accordance with the terms
or thasnew law ana is now actively
cno.np ped in snnerintending tho putting
INFO eyecutjon me provisions Of the
lov.
prcyious Laws, meffectuaI
In general ii has been found that
nrcuous LEGISLATION in the United
stotns has been directed toward con
fning the distribution of drugs to
certain recognized channels rather
than TO placing absolute restrictions
upon their inportat on. The osten-
eible result of this kind of Legislation
hos been the designotion of drngsIsts
os the only legal wonders of habit
forming drues The actual result has
boen 10 mt tbe United States at tbe
head Of the list of nations MS n co...
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-07-28
ROOSTER ASSUMES DUTY
OF HATCHING A BROOD

RUTLAND, Ore, July 2S-Emory
Ralph is boasting or game rooster
in his flock which has taken up the
setting duties of hen,
Ralph says the rooster has been
sitting on clutch of eggs for more
than ten days and leaves the nest
only once day to feed. Ralph also
asserted that the little bird will fight
anvthing or anybody that approaches
the nest,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-07-28
WILLANnNA HAS FIRE.

WlI.LAMINA, Or, July 2S.-Fire
that probably would have destroyed
Willamina if il had not been controll-
cd early by means of chemical appa-
ratus. broke out at 7:SO last night in
the Flynn building and did $1,000
damage. a stiff wind was blowing
down the line of wooden buildings
The building is occupied by the White
restaurant and Willamina bakery and
is two-story structure. the upper
floor being used as a hotel. The fire
probably started from defective wir-
ing. Most Of the damage was done by
water.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-07-28
Marshall Neilan
"BITS OF LIFE
Photographed by David KessOn

First Bit "The Bad Samaritan" slice of satire shipped
from sum and social crookdom of New York The story OF
thief who got wrong through good intentions It's Thomas
McMorrow story from the Popular Magazine.
Second Bit "The Man Who Heard Everything, comedy
drama true life Smart Set gem by Walter Trumbul
Third Bit HOp You surely read this yarn by Hugh Wiley
in the Saturday Evening Post From San Franeisco China
town the characters comestrong eae people in story of
Chink who wanted Lon CLANCY gives unOrgettabe
portrayal in this.
Fourth Bit: THE Strange Adventure" and it certainly is
one Marshall Nelan wrote it himself top off delightful
entertainment with dandy surprise.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-02-15
NO EVIDENCE OF MURDER.
Officials Still Investigating Death o
Child in SandOw Shack.

PORTSMOUTH. y. H. Feb 10
Sheriff Ceylon Spinney- and Rockingham
County Solicitor J. r. Waldron. both
of Portsmouth. yesterday continued
their investigation of the mysterious
death of three-year-old Grace Cutting.
daughter of Mrs. Florence Cutting of
Concord, who had intrusted the child to
Horace Brown and Mrs Grace Rogers
of Sandow.
The officials visited Sandown and
made thorough examination of the
shack where the three were living.
County Solicitor WaldrOn last night said
that the investigation so far had not
shown much. but what already had been
disclosed. There is no apparent evidence
of any motive for murder.
Prospective witnesses were Questioned.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-02-15
HINSDALE. y. III.

The W. {. Il. L. met with Mrs. Au-
SuSta Minis Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Lillian Myers of Florence. Mass.
visited at her home here recently
Mrs. J.. \. StcarnS entertained the r
+. club in her home Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Harriet Smith visited at her
home in Portsmouth from Friday to Mon
day.
Roger Holland of Beverly. Mass. was
guest over Sunday with his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Henry G. Holland
Miss Minerva Burroughs of Holyoke.
Mass was recent guest of her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar III. Burroughs
Miss Margaret ]. Yerrinton Miss Jose
phine n. Keany and Miss Dora G.
Sprague, all of the high school faculty.
were at their homes in Arlington and
Dorchester. Mass, from Friday to Mou-
fdaysrd s..- -i~Ss arpeE ..Sn a-asrI
The fiye-year-eId son If Mr.. and Mrs.
Tony Sadoski. who live on the Plain road,
died Saturday night The body was
taken to South Deerfield, Mass. Tuesday.
where the funeral and burial took place.
\ birthday party for Mrs. Lila !
Lyon was held in the home of Mrs. Al
bert Hall Saturday afternoon by the Busy
Bee club. All but three of the - mem
berS were present and a very ENJOYABLE
time was spent with refreshments of cake
and coffee. Mrs. Lyon was presented an
appropriate gift
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-02-15
WEST BRATTLEBORO

Miss Gladys Stelman went yesterday
, to Boston to remain a few days
Mrs. III. F. Weatherhead is i'll in her
home with shingles and a nurse is caring
for her.
AIrs9 gyaltff II iRobbi6S lis certified to
her home with a sevprei6sld aud d .physi-
clan is Attending Sifrs gfs
William Riley, who underwent an oper-
alton Saturday in the MelPese hospital, is
making satisfactory recovery.
Miss Della Smith, who has been iii
physician, is confined 10 i:cT bed
The Home Study club. VIII meet this
evening with Mrs. Mildred Baker Mrs.
George Houghton will have charge of the
Injecting.
The rehearsals fer the play to be. pre-
scented by the Parent-Teacher association
Thursday evening ia academy hall are
progressing well and the play is sure to be
greeted with packed house.
The Christian Endeavor society of the
Baptist church will give an entertainment
and social Feb %. There will be some
thing new. Everyone is invited 4 small
admission fee will be charged.
The children in the beginners. primary
and Junior classes of the Congregational
Sunday school were given a valentine
party yesterday afternoon. which began
with sleighride and ended with supper
served to them in the chapel Harry X.
Hamilton and Arthur Lynde furnished
teams for the ride. The little folks en-
Joyed very happy afternoon.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-02-15
No More Gas In
Stomach and Bowels

If you wish to be permanently re-
lieved of gas in the stomach aud bowels,
take Baalmann's Gas-Tablets.
Baalmann's Gas-Tablets are prepared
distinctly and especially for stomach gas.
and particularly for all the bad effects
coming from gas pressure
That empty, gone and gnawing feel
ing at the pit of your stomach will dis
appear: that anxious and nervous feel
ing with heart palpitation will vanish.
and you will once more be able to take a
deep breath, so often prevented by gas
pressure against your heart and lungs.
Your limbs. arms and fingers won't
feel cold and go to sleep. because Baal-
mann's Gas-TabletS prevent gas inter
fering with the circulation: intense
drowsiness and sleepy feeling after din
ner will soon ereplaced by desire for
some form of entertainment. Your dis
tended stomach will reduce by inches be-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-02-15

cause gas will not form after using Baal~
mann's Gas-Tablets.
i cannot thank you enough for your
great kindness. Since taking Baalmann's
Gas-Tablets | am feeling so well that
give you short report of my improve
ment. My stomach and bowels feel so
comfortable; the .bloating is all gone
can now take a deep breath That empty.
gnawing feeling at the pit of the stom-
ach IS gone; no more feeling of fullness
my stomach feels much improved in every.
way. Baalmann's Gas-Tablets are just
after eating. l rest well at night. in fact
wonderful. and | can't say enough in
their favor. Many thanks may God bless
you in your good work - Rev. ]. r..
Shears. Benton Harbor, Mich March -.
1921.
Baalmann's Gas-Tablets in the yellow
package can be had from any leading
druggist Price one dollar. j Baalmann.
Chemist, San Advertisement
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-02-15
FUND TO REPAY
MILK LOSSES
Producers Who Had Controversy with
Writings TO BE Helped by
n Il NJ p

/ j. BOSTON, Feb 15.-Dairymen through
! out northern New England who formerly
supplied' the Whiting interests of Boston
with milk but who have been Withholding
that supply pending a settlement of the
controversy over milk. prices that arose
| last month between the Writings and the
| New England Milk Producers associa-
ton, are to be reimbursed for the loss they
have sustained and are likely to sustain
in the future through their action
At the recent annual convention of the
New England Milk Producers association
it was vpted to- raise a fund, with this
object in view. and at meeting of the
executive committee of the organization
Yesterday afternoon, the final details were
completed and put in operation.
Under this plan all the producers ship
ping milk to Boston have agreed to a de-
ductiOn of ~ per cent from the amount
of their checks for January, February and
March. and the aggregate of this sum is
to be turned into a special fund which
will be distributed to the Whiting produc-
erS.
This fund will not be handled by the
New England Milk Producers associa-
ton, but as a trust fund by Reuben Hall;
attorney for the association, who will act
as trustee.
Reports received at the headquarters of
the association in Boston yesterday were
to the effect that the members of the or
ganization are unit in their Endorsement
of the plan and consequently it is expected
that the fund viii be ample to accomplish
itsNpurpose.
The so-called Whiting farmers have
been sending their milk to the creameries
getting "butterfat' value for it. For this
reason the amount necessary for the other
farmers to raise through their trust fund
will not be so large
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-02-15
GETS $4,000 FOR AFFECTIONS.
Mrs. Diekerman Given Big Verdict
Against MOtber-in Law.

BOSTON. Feb. 15.-'I didn't want
any money; ! only wanted vindication. IS
exclaimed Mrs. Eugene T. Dickerman. A.
when jury awarded her $50 800 in supe-
rior court at East Cambridge Yesterday
for the alienation of the affections of her
27-year-Old husband. Robert. by his
mother. Mrs. Charles Dickprman. of Som
ervilc
Il never asked for money" she added,
on the verge of collapse. 4 only asked
for my husband Attorney Alvah II.
StinsOn for the defence will take the case
to the supreme court on exceptions.
David SOmerville Of WOburn. foreman
of the jury. said that the jurors decided for
the plaintiff ON. tho first ballot. all of
them convinced that the life of Mrs. Dick
erman had been spoiled by the trial and
that sue ought to have at least So. 600
IN addition to money enough to pay her.
bills at the rate of 800 a month for -
years. They finally decided on $50. 500.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-02-15
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL

The regular meeting of the Women
society of the First baptist church will
be held tomorrow afternoon at go O'Clock
@ln the chapel. An address will be given
br Or. Clara G. Leach. medical mission
ary from China, and there wifi be music.
Delegates from other churches of the as
sOciatiOn have been INVITED. \ large at
tendance IS urged .res~ s. ~
=. TIE first rehearsal for sKatch Koo,
the musical comedy which Che Vermont
Wheel club is to present early in March,
will take plaee IN the Episcopal parish
house this evening. Phil ID. Merriam.
who as to direct the production. will ar
rive sin Brattleboro this afternoon. ac-
cordfhS to telegram received by the
Wheel club committee this noon. (
George s. Lyle of BFooklyns WHO
bought building site from II. l.. Mil
tingt8n on the Marlboro road last sum
mer, IS in town this week and has given
the contract to +. S. Hall to build two
sh9-a-half-stoTy house. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lyle and daughter, Viola S. Lyle, and
their mother. Mrs. Charles E. Stearns
plan to make this town their future
home, They will leave Brooklyn about
June l. While here Mr.. Lyle has been
a(suest of ii. W. Miller of Frost street.
The funeral of Albyn f. Atwood, who
died Friday. was held in the home on
Forest street at 100 o'clock yesterday
afternoon and was private. Rev. r. \.
Num- of West Warren. Mass. former
pastor of the First Methodist church,
oficiated. assisted by Rev. Charles c.
ChayeF, the present pastor. Representa-
tiveS Of the f. l.. Hildreth & Go. printing
plant, where Mr. Atwood was employed
~ years, attended. The body was placed
IN the mausoleum in AIOrningside GENE
terry to await burial next spring. Those
who came from out of town to attend the
funeral were: Don Atwood of Clyde.
HANS, Miss Catherine Hobb of Norwich
Gonna Mr.. and Mrs. G. T. Manchester
of Buffalo, y. Y. DR. and Mrs. Stanley
Wilson, Of Felchville, Harry Channel of
Boston, Horace Channel of Fitchburg,
Mass. Mrs. L. c. Sparks of South New
fame, Will Wilson of Meriden, Conn.
Miss 5Allen, a graduate of New England
Melrose, Mass, is at Mrs.
llOyce's tColoRialf and, will give Swedish
massage by appointment. Tel 413-M. II
296-29S
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-02-15
TO PRESERVE OREGON.
Historic BattlesIlip to he Kept as Naval
Memorial

WASHINGTON. Feb. Is Under
Serapping provisions of the naval treaty.
the historic battleShip Oregon probably
will become a stationary floating memo
rial to her great days as bulldog of the
navy
The special naval board planning de-
tails of the serapping program has given
some thought to the problem of bring
ing the Oregon within the requirements
of the treaty when it becomes effective
and vet retaining the shin much as she
was in the days of her career Board
members are satisfied that ample author
ity for this has been provided and the fu-
ture of the ship as monument to the
valor of the men who gloriously sailed
and foughts her under Clark ~1S9S
seems assured
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-02-15
VERNON.

Mrs. c. r. Jennison aud daughter were
weekend visitors in Brattleboro.
Miss Edith Brooks is spending several
days with Miss Irene Fairman.
Miss Rose Scranton of Brattleboro
spent Saturday at the Miller farm.
Mrs. Kate Squires, who has been i'll sew
err weeks with grip. is able to ride out.
Mrs. George Turner was a guest Fri
day, and Saturday of relatives in Green
field. ST.. ? - ~
Mrs. J. f. Dunklee went Friday to Hol-
yoke. where she was guest of Mrs Min
ME Burrows.
Herbert Norcross Of Brattleboro was in
town Tuesday, spending the day at the
Miller farm. -.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Alls of North
ampton were weekend guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. II. Frost.
David Jillson of East Orange is spend
ing some time with his parents. Mr.. and
AIrS. Herbert Jillson. Miss Vina Jillson of
New FORK was home over the weekend
An old folks dance will be held under
the auspices of Vernon Grange Thursday
evening in Grange hall. Supper OF
bash. beans. rolls. coffee, pic and cake
viii be served at intermission
Il. n. Wiley. who has been employed
several years by J. T. Wright. will move
hrs family next week TO West Northfield
where he will work at the Bolton farm
The family will live i'm the Caldwell cot
tage.
Sunday services at the Union church
are as follows: Morning service at 1915.
preaching by the pastor. Rev f. T. Jones
sunday school at noon Christian En-
dcavor meeting at 4 o'clock, followed by
evening service.
John Delaney met with serious acct
dent while saving NoeII at the Stebbins
farm Saturday. He went at once to fine
Melrose hospital, in = Nest Brattleboro
where the fingers BF o3lr hand were found
TO be so baby hurt Ii Is feared he may
lose all but the little finger The thumb
was completely severed and the. knuckles,
were badly cit
The young people of the Union Sunday
school held valentine social in the YES
try Of the church Saturday evening. The
vestry was prettily decorated with red
StreamerS, from which were suspended
many red hearts. Games were PLAYED
appropriate TO the day Refreshments
were small decorated 5hcart-shape cakes
and cookies, aud pink lemonade.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-02-15
COURT ORDER STRICKEN OFF
And Attorneys Notified to File Briefs in
Supreme Court

MONTPELIER. Feb. 15.-Thc Yer
mont supreme court reconyened nj Mont
peher al $50 yesterday morning after
the weekend recess. and Chief Justice
John Ii. Watson directed the clerk to
strike of the Judgment affirmed in the
Bennington county case of the Vermont
company V. Arthur j. Merchant. ct al.
directing the clerk to notify the attor,
1leys that sfeiI action had taken place
and that the reason for the order of
Judgment affirmed was due to the fact
that attorneys for each party had psliri
no attention to the ease of late The
court directed that briefs be filed bv the
appellant by April l and the defendant :
brief within 20 days from that time.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-02-15
WHATS A FELLOW TO DOe
No Place to Go and Police Keep LOafers
Away from Public Buildings.

Editor of The Reformer:-
Could you spare space for line Sol
two from a citizen of the town? One thing
that this town is slack on is courtesy
Beingsa young man all alone, and paying
my taSkS the same as these rich fellows
feel a. if it is my duty to bring this
matter to the attention of the town
authorities.
Just recently. as / was hanging around
the union railroad station, all alone and
mnding my own business. an officer i'm
uniforms came in and told me that he had
orders that no loafing was to be had
around the station, Without any objcc-
tionS. | moved along and went to the old
poStofhGe. ] wasn't there but about II
minutes when anothersOficer came i'm and
told me not to hang around the building.
OF cOJGSe, It's the pOlicemcn's duty.
when they have orders, to keep loafng
away from public buildings.
For instance, take a single fellow, who
haSn any folks in town. lie gets up
Sunday Rf5TAfDg saffTts as tsS}AA sT3eAss IT,
church and aftrr church what's there to
do: Hang around. But where can he
hang arouna when eveFF place he goes
he comes in contact with an officer i?
Should fellow stay locked up in his
room Sunday? Can be do it? Why
should citizen of his own town get a
bawIlng out from the cops" because he's
hanging aFound2 . Z =
| think that if the town committee had
any feelings in them. towards the citizens
they could easily solve the problem to
keep the fellows from loafing in these
public buildings and besides save the
cops lot of chasing around to see
that they keep out.
Hoping that this letter will be pub
IIShed at an early date in your good paper.
and thanking you for your space aud
kindness.
ONE OF TIE FELLOWS.
Brattlcboro, Feb. Is.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-02-15

Montpelier merchants are a little wor-
RED over the statements coming from
the Caledonia National bank Of Dam
vile that certain checks cashed by mer-
chants of Montpelier are practically val
upleSS. These checks have come back
marked mot sufficient funds" As far
rs can be learned the largest was a 50
check and only three storekeepers are
Interested in the matter. it is said No
complaint has been made to the authori-
ties regarding the matter. 1t is believed
that the shortages can be taken care of
by correspondence, but in view of the
recent experience of one merchant Elmer
Pierce, who cashed check for $3.50,
which pr6Eed~Ezesthl ass,-s ma araliy other,
local merchants We're worried
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-02-15
FIRST DEATH SINCE 1920.
). W. COe. So. Passes Away i'm Little
Town of Mont gomery.

WESTFIELD Mass. Feb Is. - The
brst death since 1920 in the little town
OF Montgomery. near here, occurred
Yesterday when Samuel w Coa died at
the age of 81
Montgomery has a population of 200.
Mr.. Coe has been resident there more
than 80 wears and last Thursday he and
Mrs Coe passed their 59th wedding an
,,iynrsoV,-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-02-15
EAST PUTNEY.

{. w. Gates visited Mr. and Mrs. !.
+. Gates and family the first Of the week
IN Westminster. j. +. Gates has been
seriously i'll but is considered much better
He has hardening of the arteries.