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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-24
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate
have been recorded in Somerset regis
try the past week:
Anson-Alfred b. Paine to Charles %.
Eames. land. 500.
Northumberland Bros. Co. to
Nathaniel w. Williams, land, 500.
Cambridge-George f. Farmer to
Lizzie j. b. Gee, land, $3.50.
Concord-Sumner w. Elliott to
Henry B. Merry ct al, land and build
ings. $3.50. George C. Patten to Samuel
c. Atwood. land, 800.
Detroit-Leonard Lord, Genevine l..
Goodwin. William r. Raynes, Charles
F. Smith and Mary L. Springer to
smith-Sturtevant Light & Power Com
pany, rights to transmit power, etc, 81
and other valuable considerations.
Embden-Harriet c. Butterfield to
Mary O. Green, land and buildings,
500.
Fairfeld-E. H. Phillips to Fairfield
Furniture Company, land, 81 and othef
valuable considerations; p. A. Smith
to Tennis LeClair, land, $3.50; Maggie H.
Priest to Janette l.. Priest, land 81 ana
other valuable considerations; Albion
p. Priest to Janette l.. Priest, land,
s165; Charles F. johnson, trustee, to
Edward c. Hooper, land and buildings
$500; Joseph F. Libby to Charles Il.
Emmons, land and buildings, 81.
Flagstaff Plantation-David A. But
Ter to Ray Viles, land, $125; G. &. But
Ter to Ray Viles, land, $125.
Harmony-Archie ID. Kierstead to
Thomas J. Delano ct al, land and
buildings, $4,000.
Jackman Plantation-Eliza CRAFTS to
Sadie b. Henderson, land, 81; William
A. Colby to George w. Savage ct al.
land. 81.
Madison-John Renter to James Bur
wood. land and buildings, 500: Daniel
II Clark to Eliza C. Clark, land, 81 and
other valuable considerations; Ben
iamin r. J. Weston to Ellen W. Glenn
ent. land. 81.
Moscow-E,Ila B. Hall to Z. ]. Hun
newell. land, $4O0.
New Portland-Eben l.. Carsley to
Herman S. Spear, land, $500; William
T Trefethen to Herman l.. Spear, land.
5000.
Palnnyra-William A. Frye and He
man Norton to Smith-Sturtevant Light
e. Power Company, rights of transmit
ting power, etc, 81 and other valuable
considerations.
Pittsfield-Hiram Berdeen ct ais, TO
Chas. H. Berdeen, land, 81 and other
valuable consideration; Hiram Ber-
deer to Chas. II. Berdeen ct al, land,
$500
Skowhegan- Nathan p. Lyon to Vir-
gil G.. Holt, alnd, $12.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-24

iector for term OF years, was mayor
OF the city for the years 81 and 80,
succeeding the late Governor Bodwell,
who held the Office but one term. For
long term of years Mr.. Leigh was
president Of the Northern National
Bank, also president of the Hubbard
Free Library Association, offices which
he held at the time of his death.
Early in life he became identified
with the South Congregational church.
and he was associated with the best
interests of the church for the ensu-
ing years. He gave liberal support to
the erection of the costly stone edifice
now occupied by the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-24

son and Buchanan was caught at the
plate on a/little bounder knocked py
Coombs. Nolan died on a fly to klns.
1t was McConnell's lot to start the n1th
and he did it with a single Manix made
a beautiful bunt and sacrificed MAG y
second King was out, Ring to McDon-
aid, Mcconnell going to third on the pay;
Shorty came next with Slashway ann
took hit as he usually does when II >
needed, scoring Mac. shorty store srs
ond In his usual easy fashion ana saiieu
along to third on an error by McDoIis' II,
which gave Phelan his first. Buchnah
was out, Ring to Mcdonald.
Waterville filled the bases in the sixtn,
but Belfast managed to just squeeze out
of the mole and prevent a run. But IN thS
seventh the visitors got bad news anu
lots of it. Shorty started II with a nice
single. Phelan made Mcdonald make an
other error and was safe AT hrSt, oi NJ.
tyr going to second on this. A throw that
was good enough but worthless pu,
shorty on third. Bucknam pounded
our an easy one and was out, King 10
Mcdonald. Shorty scoring on the play
Cowing passed one out to Ring, who pass
ed it back to Johnson in time TO nan
Phelan at the plate. Cowing MADE pref
ty steal to second and throw put MN
on third. Coombs came next with a SIN
gle and stole second. Johnson throwing
wild to catch him and giving him free
pass to third. Nolan followed with hit,
scoring Coombs. and stole second. Me
Connell flied out to Murphy, closing the
inning with three runs 10 the good Tor
Waterville.
Waterville didn't do anything in the
eighth. Belfast got the one run in her
half Of this inning as already described,
so the final score was to l.
Watervlle played an errorless game,
the first of the season.. ana made Few
plays that could be seriously criticised.
There Were some. to be sure, that were
a bit off color but nothing very bad. The
base running was good, enough bases be-
ing stolen to justify a charge of grand
larceny, and that. too, on Johnson. who
knows his business behind the bat. The
bunting was pretty and worked neatly
when needed. The batting was just about
the average and will do very well.
Coombs had things coming his way al
right in right garden, taking four flys,
one with one hand. King gave Murphy
spanking liner that was neatly gath
cred in. WaterVille put II good deal of
steam into most of the hits.
Those who saw the game call it the
best work Waterville has done so far
this season and believe taht there is good
reason for calling the team fast. Belfast
had plenty of ginger in this game but
lacked GOODNESS in the tight places, the
errors being costly ones. 1t was a fine
game to watch and the crowd was very
enthusiastic over it.
The teams will go to Wiscasset on the
excursion. today, for the second game
of the series at that place Waterville
will go to Belfast, tomorrow, for two
games. one on Friday and one, Saturday.
The score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-24
WATERvILLE TAKES ANOTHER.
Belfast Just Escapes Shutout, Losing
by Score Of 5 to I.

1T may be because they miss their sea
treezes or it may be the fences or some
thing else. but it certainly looks as II
Belfast is unable to take game from
Waterville on the college field as the
game. Wednesday afternoon. was lost by
a score of to l. The teams will go Il
Wtscasset with the excursion, today, ana
down there Belfast will have the salt
air in their hair and this may brace
them SO they can take the game. The
game Yesterday, made five that nave
been played by these two teams. Water
vile taking three of them and IN 2
straight string. 1t also makes total 81
Is games played by Waterviile with il
victories.
Belfast put up the best they have 10
offer in this game, including some new
things Murphy, who has apparently
abandoned his proposed trip to Montreal
was again on third and apparently
thought much less of the grandstand than
in the other game. But he's good mni
for the corner. although Waterville
wouldn't swap little ''Bowpins' for tive
just like him.
Then there was a brand new man in the
box This was Larkin, who has been
PLAYING for New London, this year. lie
is nice looking boy with big head
of Lewiston hair and knows how 20
pitcn. He was a bit wild in this game
and johnson had some trouble with him
terville put the wood to him some, yester-
day. but still he's good man.
German. the man who has come nearest
to giving Watervlle the nightmare. this
season. is back with the team and viii
doubtless pitch. today, as he played tho
bench. yesterday. Goode was back in hi
cid place at shortstop. His nose is get
| ting along nicely. but still he is not exact
| ly the same old Goode yet.
Mcconnell was in the box for Watervillt
and pitched a beautiful game. If he hadni
| let up a bit in the eighth inning Belfast
! would have been shut out. AS ii was. ht
tried some fancy ones and gave two me.
walks. Then Larkin pounded out a ferct
single and scored Duckworth. who wa.
! the first to walk. Outside this. which WI:
not a bad slip at all. his work was al
that could be asked for. He allowed onl'
one hit in the first seven innings, one il
the eighth and two in the ninth. For 81,
! innings the Belfast men went out in raj
| i'll one-two-three order.
Things moved along very smoothly 70
| three innings, neither side being able t
/ score. although Waterville got Phelan a
far as third in the first inning. but il
these innings the home team showed III
stronger. Phelan started the fourth witt
+! Il nice single. buchanan hunted to Lar
| kin. who threw wild to first. shown:
/ Bucknam to third and scoring Pnelan
| This was the first error of the game
Cowlns went out on foul fly TO John
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-24

Among those who visited camp
Wednesday, were: Mrs. c. NJ. Chandler
Portland, Mrs. w. r. Eldridge, Halo
well; Mary A. Cogswell, Mary e
Dywer. Carrie f. Lucas, Salem, Mass.
Mrs. Jerry Preble, South Gardiner;
Mrs. w. A. Sutherland, New Bedford
Mass; Mrs. e. Z. Barber, Ware
Mass: Mrs. G. ]. Lincoln, Augusta
Mrs. Il. n. Pooler, Hallowell; NJ. Jose
phine Dupois, Lawrence, Mass. Mrs
M. w. Sewall. Minneapolis, Mimi
Miss l. Nj. Ellis, Mr.. and Mrs. J. +
Ellis. Riverside; Mr.. and Mrs. w. w
Lenders. North Weare, N. H.; Mrs
Leon II. Goodwin, S. Fl. Goodwin,
Guayama, Porto Rico; Mrs. r. M. and
Mabel Kendall, Raymond, N. Fl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-24

One of the employees of the Water
vile & Fairfield Railway & Light Co.
went fishing, the other day, ana
brought home Il good string. But his
fellow employees, thinking, perhaps,
that he might need some encourage
ment, prepared a novel welcome FOR
him. When he appeared at the car
barns the next morning after the trip
n life sized dummy was fishing WIN i
big pole and cheap line to the end Ga
which was attached a big cod fish,
while according to 4 notice attached
he was excIaiming 1--WE got him, by
gravey. I've got him!" But the hsher-
man rather had the laugh as he had no
need of fatting his string with SAT-
cod.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-24
Band Concert. TONIGHT.

The Olympia Band of Augusta will
give an open air concert at Monument
Park. Gardiner, Thursday evening, July
oath, commencing at 7.45 o'clock The
following is the program:
March-The Flying Squadron
Observation-Disclosures Aggregation.
Waltz-Il be your Sweetheart.
Vocal and Instrumental, introducing
''There's Two Sides to Story
Two Step-Our Director.
Overture-The Champion.
Waltz-(Vocal and InsrrumentaD)
Halle, Ha-io
March-Owl and Eagle.
H. J.. Strickland, Director.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-24
Michae! Harkins.

Michael Harkins of Providence. r.
l., died at the hospital. Wednesday
afternoon, aged 5S years. Mr.. Har-
kins enlisted at Boston, Mass, July
2S, 1862 in the navy and was dis
charged at expiration of service, July
90, at Philadelphia: re-enlisted at Bos-
ton, Mass, Feb. s, 1864, and was dis
charged at Fortress Monroe. Va. Feb
Z. 1865, by reason of expiration of ser.
vice. He was admitted to the Home
in November, 1899
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-24

A very small boy and a great bis
bell of the kind usually attached tc
wandering bovines, were industriousi!
advertising the ball game, yesterday
forenoon, and the peace Of the dwellers
along thu. street was thereby very
much disturbed judging by the way thf
mayors telephone bell rang 1t al
most outdid the COW bell in enthusiastic
and one bell was rung to stop the othei
bell. Some told who they We're aho
others didn't, but they all wanted th'
small boy squelched.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-24

The Merchants excursion to Peak 5
Island. Wednesday, was enjoyed to its
full extent Notwithstanding the cloudy
outlook of the morning. The party,
consisting of about 35, including the
ladies, left on the 652 train for Port
land and from there took harbor
steamer for the island and passed a
most pleasant day there. Returning
they arrived home on the evening train
at 7.O7. after another pleasant occasion
added to the past ones of its kind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-24

The American Express Co., in this
city has a new horse to be used on the
delivery wagon, as the increase of the
business of that company made it nee
essary for this addition. The horses
will now relieve each other, one work
ing in the forenoon and the other in the
afternoon. The horses of this company
are fine looking animals and the new
one. whose name is "Sharkey," is no
execution to the rule.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-24

recent donation to the Library As
sociation of Gardiner from the s. ID.
Warren Paper Co. of check for $1,000
is one that will last and testify to the
liberality of that company and also be
duly appreciated by the citizens OF the
city, the patrons Of the library and the
association. The conditions of the do
nation. if there are any, are not as yet
known. but it is presumably to be used
in connection with the building fund.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-24

The Maine Central will run an eX-
cursion to Old Orchard, Saturday, July
&c. The train will leave this station al
S.55 in the morning, arriving at the
beach at 12.4S. Returning, the train
will leave at 4.16. Passengers between
this city and SlIowhegan can have
their choice of routes, going by the way
of Augusta or over the back road. Re-
turning. the train coming via Augusta
will leave Portland at $40 and via
Lewiston a 5.15.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-24

There seems to be good prospect
for a special train to Belfast for the
Saturday game. These teams are
playing gilt edged ball and give more
excitement to the round minute thar
any other entertainment yet presented
in the city. A good many want to
be in at the close of the weeks series
and sufficient crowd can doubtless
be secured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-24
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The survivors of the steamship Pri-
mus of Hamburg. which was cut in two
and sunk by the tug Hansa, Monday.
say that So of those who We're on board
that vessel at the time of the disaster
are missing.
The preliminary examination at
Halifax, N. S., of Geo. VIM. Cooke who
killed his wife, Monday evening, took
place. Tuesday. and the prisoner was
committed to stand trial for murder at
the October sitting of the supreme
criminal court.
The first stage of the shooting for
the Kings prize at Bisley, Eng, was
completed, Tuesday. Lance Corporal
Cole of the Dorset Regiment was the
winner of the National Rifle Associa-
tons bronze medal, with score OF
103. In the shooting for koapore cup.
200 yards, England made the best score.
265- Canada was third with 259. When
the 500 yards range shooting cup was
completed Canada assumed the lead with
an aggregate of SO. Australia was a
close second with 515. Australia eventu-
Canada was second with 757 and Eng
land third with 755.
Widespread interest is developing at
st. Johns, N. F., over the speech de-
.ivered in London, last week, by Sir
Robert Bond, the premier of New
Foundland, in which he declared that
the confederation of New Foundland
with the Dominion of Canada was
mainly a question of terms from the
latter. Press and public are eagerly
discussing the matter and the feeling
is generally expressed that Prime Min
lister Bonds speech makes the question
a practical one and is likely to result
in action being taken to advance the
matter at the next session Of the Leg
islature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-24

The steamer Island Belle arrived in
this city, Wednesday morning, with
the passengers from the steamer Ken
nebec and the Della Collins brought the
freight from Bath. The Island Belle
left in the afternoon to connect with
the Sagadahoc at Bath, today, the
Kennebec will arrive from Boston and
in the afternoon leave on the regular
trip for Boston and continue the
schedule on Tuesday, Thursday and
SATURDAYS as before her accident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-24

Fl. N. Beach and G. E. Scates, who
have been conducting q general bicyc.e
business under the firm name of Beach
Scates & Co., and whose store was
recently badly damaged by fire. have
dissolved partnership, the dissolution
having been completed, yesterday al
ternoon. Mr.. Beach will collect all bllls
due the firm and pay all bills now
owed by it. He intends to close the
business for the present. but will
probably open a shop, the coming
spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-24

1t is reported that a change is to DC
made in the commanders of the fleet
Of the Kennebec division of the East
ern Steamship Co., that Capt. MARI OF
the SagadahOc is to succeed Captain
Thompson of the Kennebec and Capt.
Greenleaf. who has been pilot, will go
in command of the Sagadahoc-Bath
Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-24
A Poor Millionaire

Lately starved in London because
he could not digest his food. Early
use of DR.. Kings New Life Pills wou'o
have saved him. They strengthen Ing
stomach. aid digestion, promote as
Sanitation, improve appetite fr'ce
25c. Money back if not satisfied. sou
by Bowditch & Webster druggists M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-24

For Fridays concert Mr.. There has
arranged the following program:
Marcll-"A Day at Cony Island Ost
time, Weed, arr. Berkeley
Overture Raymond Thoma
Gavotte-''M Miranda Aschcr
Song-''Sweet Marie" 1st time),
Moore, arr. Theme
FantaSia-"Nachufan Weber Qst time)
Bash
WaltZeS-"Chantilly, Waldtenfel
Medley Of Southern Plantation Songs,
ContcrnO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-24

The new car received recently for
the Electric Road, No. %, bears the
maine "Worromontogus." 1t is of Il very
heavy pattern and is equipped with
four 50-horse power Westinghouse
motors. Another new car is expected
soon--a combination open or closed
for summer and winter use.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-24

AS w. X. Vanderbilt, Jr., was driving
a small automobile along the Charities
road, near st. Arrould, France, behind
a larger machine, Tuesday, he collided
with market wagon driven by wo-
man and both We're upset. Mr.. Wander
bilt was slightly injured on the leg and
the arm and the woman's face was
scratched. The automobile was badly
damaged. The accident was due 70 tre
fact that Mr.. Vanderbilt did not see the
wagon until too late to avert q col
liSion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-24

William J. Neal. who is identified
with the work of the press committee
in connection with the proposed "Old
York's 250th Anniversary which will
be held, Aug. 5, is former resident
Of this city, having graduated from
the High school with the class of 81.
Mr.. Neal is now assistant managing
editor of the York Courant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-24

The Democrats are going to COM
bine their representative caucus with
a rally, at which Hon. S. w. Gould
Of Skowhegan, the Democratic cam
didate for Governor, will speak. The
meeting will be held at the new City
hall and the rally will follow the eau
Gus, if the two can thus be separated.
According to Dame Rumor, Cyrus w.
Davis and Charles f. Johnson will be
the choice of the caucus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-24
THE GUNBoAT MAchIAs
Ordered to Cape Haytien to Protect
American Interests.

| Washington, July 23.--Sec. Moody in q
| cablcgram, Tuesday, to Commander Nc
| Cre5 of the gunb0at Machias, now at Co
Ion. directed him to proceed with vessel to
of the United States consul there. Orders
| were also sent to the gunboat Marietta
directing her to proceed to Colon to take
| the place of the Machias as soon as she
had finished her present work on the Ven
eZuelan coast
AS indicated by Mr.. Bowen's cable
gram to the state department, the Mariet.
Ia Is to go to Carupano to investigate the
blockadng of that port by the Venezuelan
government. As soon she has finished
this mission she will proceed at once to
the isthmus of Panama and keep watch.
This shifting of the warships in the Car
ibbean sea party accompishes plan the
navy department for some time has had
in mind for the relief of the gunboat Nd
chiaS. The officers and are worn
out from the continuous service. The
orders of today will bring the Machias
fairs there quiet down it is very prob
able that she will continue on her way
to New York.
The departure of the marietta will re-
Guce our representation in Venezuelan
water to the Cincinnati and Topeka.
The Machias has a detachment Of ma
rines on board, and these together with
make up a landing party in case 1t Is
reeded at Cape Haytien. The Marietta
also has a small marine guard aboard
which can serve the same purpose II
necessary at Colon.
Cape Haytien il about 1000 miles from
Colon and the Mach1s probably will not
arrive there until next Monday. as a
strong wind at this season of the year
blows directly down her course. making
progress slow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-24

The ladies of the Woman's Home and
Foreign Missionary societies of the
Methodist church, together with sever
al from the church and congregation,
met with Mrs. Onstott at Thompson
cottage, on the east shore of Hayden
lake. Wednesday afternoon. A picnic
sumner was served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-24
TOTAL MISSING, 1o4.
Sixty zone Bodies Recovered fron
Sunken Steamer Primus.

Hamburg, July 23.-The Primus has been
partially raised and brought nearer shore
The total number of missing is now
placed at 104. Sixty-one bodies have been
recovered.
disaster shows that there is a lack Of life
saving appliances on the Elbe excursion
steamers. The Primus is known to have
had on board only six life belts and sin
gle boat. The steamer Dolphin, which
came up later with 400 passengers, had
only one boat, capable of carrying seven
persons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-24

Those who had planned to so on the
excursion to Wiscasset, today. watched
the weather with an anxious eye. yes
terday afternoon. as no one wanted Co
miss it The start will be made at
o'clock and a very pleasant day is be-
ing anticipated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-24

The band concert which was sched-
uled for Tuesday evening and post
poned on account of the weather, was
held, last evening, on Monument park
and there was a large crowd in at
tendance. This was the first concert
of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-24
Republican Caucus. Today.

The Republican caucus for the
choice of representative to the Legis-
lature will occur at City hall, this af-
ternoon. The ward lists will be used
and the polls will open at O'Clock,
closing at O'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-24

minutes the game was in progress, or
one for about every two minutes. They
came from all over the city and were
all in regard to the progress Water
vile was making.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-24

James Pray is at home from the
northern part of the State, where he
has been for several weeks with sur
veying party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-24
BELFAST.

Stolen bases-Phelan 3. Girard, Nolan,
Double play-Phclan and Manix. Bases
on balls-Om Phelan, Graham 2, Murphy.
DuckworthT Hit by pitched -Phelan.
Mcconnell Struck out-By Mcconnell,
Goooe 2, Duckworth, Doherty, Larkin,
Johnson by Larkin, Bucknam. Manix.
King. Wild pitches-Larkin. Sacrifice
hits-Bucknsn, Manix. Time, 1.49. I'M
pire, Taylor. Atte ndance, 800
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-24

There will be lots of fun at City Hall,
July %. for Peck's Bad Boy will be
there then. and that means fun fast
and furious. The play has been re-
written and is funnier than ever.