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The courier-index., 1918-02-08
POSTOFFICE SERVICE
 IS BADLY CRIPPLED
DEPARTMENT ORDERS LOCAL POSTMASTER TO CLOSE ALL WINDOWS BUT oNE-EcoNoMY WITH BIG "E,"

A big placard bearing the words Closed by Order of the Postoffice Department" adorns the general de- livery window at the postoffice-or at least what would be the general delivery window if it had not been abolished by the efficiency fiends who direct the postal affairs. Post. master McMurray received orders several months ago to close all the windows but one so as to conserve man power" However, he argued and pleaded with the department not to enforce the order because of the great inconvenience 1t would cause patrons. He had asked for an ad- ditional clerk. which the department refused to grant him. As Q substi' tute measure the inspector recom- mended the department order the postmaster to close the general de- livery window and the registered letter window and conduct all the business of the postoffice through the stamp window Of course, this means that the patrons of the office
 
 will have to stand in line and under. go long waits before they can get accommodated, and on Saturday. when the Senegambians from all points of the compass gather at the postoffice to inquire for mall which in many instances they never ex- pect, it will be practically impossible to get any service. There is such thing as economy, all right. but sometimes 1t can be carried to such an extreme that it becomes positively wasteful. The time of business men and their employees is certainly worth something perhaps great deal more than the minor saving the gov. ernment affects by practically clos ing all postoffice accommodations. Postmaster McMurray has gone the limit in trying to get the order re- voked but finally had to yield.
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INTERNAL REVENUE
 ADVISOR NOW HERE
R. w. HART SPENDING MONTH AT COURT HOUSE TO ADVISE THE PEOPLE ON THE PROVISIONS OF NEW TAXING LAWS.

Robt. w. Hart, brother of Judge J. c. Hart, associate justice Of the Arkansas supreme court, arrived in Marianna on Friday of last week and is spending the month of Feoru- ary in the grand jury room at the court house for the purpose of ad- yising the people on the provisions of the new revenue laws enacted by congress. This takes in the income taxes. and excess profits taxes.
 All single individuals whose net in- come for the year 1917 was as much as $1,0O0, and married or individuals who are heads of families whose ret income for the year 1917 was as much as $2,000, are required to file a return with the internal revenue collector for the district in which they reside on or before March l, 1918. Failure to file the return on or before that date will cause the tax payer to be liable for a penalty of fifty per cent of the amount or the tax due and fine of not less than $20 or more than $1000.
 Jack Walker of Little Rock is the collector for the district of Arkansas. MT. Hart, who is the income tax in- spector. is here for the purpose Of assisting the taxpayers who VIII call on him with the necessary data, in preparing their returns. mdivid- uals who filed returns for the year 1916 will receive blank forms, 1O40, through the mail. This is the form that will be required by single in dividuals whose net income in 1916 was as much as $3,000, and married individuals or heads of families whose net income was as much as s4.O00. Individuals liable for a re- turn whose net incomes are less than $3.00O, if single, and less than s4OOO, if married or heads of families are required to use form 1040A, and can obtain them by applying to ln- spector Hart. Individuals and part nerships whose net income was in excess of $6,OO0 are liable for ex- cess profits return on form 1101. Forms 1101 have not been rece1Ved yet but a supply of them will be sent to Inspector Hart as soon as they are received by Collector Walk CT.
 Tax payers who are liable for ex- cess profits tax. individually or as members of partnerships, Yill have to wait on Form 11O1. but All others are urged to call on Inspector Hart and execute returns at once, as he expects to be very busy after the other forms are received.
The courier-index., 1918-02-08
SCHOOL NOTES
lBy a Studentl

Students and teachers alike were surprised on Thursday evening to learn of the marriage of Miss Evelyn Arlington, instructor of music, to MT. J. E. Stevenson. MT. and Mrs. Stevenson were married about six o'clock in the evening, and left on the evening train for Memphis, where they spent a short honeymoon. They returned Saturday in order to be at their respective duties on Monday morning.
 The program given by the Fresh man Sophmore Literary Society on Friday, February 1. was extraordi- narily good. Some of the numbers are worthy of special mention. The first was an essay. When I Had the Measles" and was especially inter- esting on account of the epidemic of that disease among the pupils at the present time. Then followed con cert reading by Mary Maynard, Vezie May Greenhaw. Blanche Will son and Catherine Robertson; five minute talk by J. F. Hampton; in strumental music, Helen Clarkson; school news, Dave Panich, and reel tation by Edna Marable. After the critics report the movement for ad- journment was suggested and ap- proved by President Hampton.
 The concert reading given by Misses Maynard, Greenhaw, Wilson and Robertson was a new feature to our literary society programs, and was hailed dubiously sat first. But by the time the girls were through everyone pronounced it very inter esting and entertaining, and well rem dered. The voices were kept to- gether remarkably well.
 School notes and editorials by Dave Panich who. by the way. is ab- sent at the present time with an at tack of appendicitis, gained much ap- pIause. Dave speaks freely and puts the pep" that he so much admires into all his work.
 Probably the most interesting part of the program came as surprise to everyone. It was the recitation given by Edna Marable. She had never before appeared on a program, and therefore we did not know Of her unusually fine talent in reading
The courier-index., 1918-02-08
MRS. NIXON ENTERTAINs

Mrs. R. l.. Nixon delightfully en' tertained the. Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian church and several invited guests, Tuesday after noon at the home of her daughter. Mrs. R. s. McClintock.
 A very interesting program on the work in Africa and the influence of the witch doctors on the natives and the medical missionary, was given, led by Mrs. T. E. Hobbs
 After the program an enjoyable social hour was spent and delicious refreshments were served.
 Next meeting will be with Mrs. Ross Houston with Mrs. s. s. McGiH leader.
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A gold watch has been given by the Punjab government in India to a Baptist missionary, Miss Theobald of Bhiwani, in recognition of her cour- age in averting riot last June.
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Snow storm saved wheat in central west by protecting it from freezing and producing needed moisture, the Weather Bureau announces.
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A new type of United tSates army steam field kitchen has just been designed to furnish battalion of 2.OO0 men three hot meals day.
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Uncle Sam is discovering that his back door needs watching. too. The innate cussedness of the gTeaser nature wont let them be good long.
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When Germany gets through in triguing with Trotsky he will find that he is expected to trotsky to the musicsky.
The courier-index., 1918-02-08

Cabaret girls may not mix or dance with the patrons but must remain oI the platform in Boston.
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>r>>~~~r~~r>~~~~>~~>>~>>~~> It is to be hoped that she will read for us again in the near future.
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 Convocation exercises were led this week by Mir Boone, and he gave splendid talk on American Citizen ship. He said the American people are probably the most patriotic oi all nations. We are. proud of our country for many reasons-for her limitless resources, for her clean history, and above all for coming to the front in all phases of the piea- ent war. But should we not want her to be proud of us? Should we not want to stand out as true citi- zens of so great a country? Our SCI N fife is the preparation for cit. a8siD irst, we learn the law of phefleH to be an American cik.xas M he real sense we muK oNay pl lANs Obeying school law aud athTlsy trains us for that Tnn, s3a citizens must have edus atiHn 9 course. school is the bass ga tais. If we attend to these points seaa. clean American citizen kasp VII! ,llow.
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more effective prosecution of move ments relating to the public welfare.
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Sale or purchase of women's shoes with leather uppers higher than seven inches is prohibited from Feb. 1 by the British war office.
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A city federation of women's clubs has been formed in Denver for the
The courier-index., 1918-02-08

St. Louis in 1917 erected s.13s new buildings at a cost of $10,00O.0o0.
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TO ASK PREPARING OF

BONE DRY CASE Littie Rock, Feb. 6.-Motion for a .enearing of the case in which the supreme court ruled Monday that unuer the terms of the bone dry .a" IL was not illegal to bring liquor .a.o the state for personal use prob co'y will be made soon by Attorney henefal John D. Arbuckie. MT. Ar s1'3ie said last night that he will
The courier-index., 1918-02-08
FILM CORPORATION
 MIsLABELEp PICTURE

0. R. Perry of the Majestic Thea tre has been having considerable trouble lately getting his bookings of pictures, and in consequence. pa- irons of the ajestic have been often disappointed when they went to the theatre expecting to see an adver- tised picture. Some of the confusion has been due to irregular train ser vice and bad connections and occa~ sionally the picture firms have been responsible for mix ups. As an evi. dence of the latter. MT. Perry has just received letter from the Art craft Pictures Corporation of Dallas Texas, which explains that the fear ture "The varmint." that was to have been shown at the Majestic on January 29. and which failed to arrive. was due to mislabeling. The corporation explains that somebody in their employ put The Varmint" label on an old picture and sent it out as "The varmint.r The com pany apologizes for the error and requests Mir Perry to assure the public that such errors will not oc- cur in the future, hut that the pie lures advertised will be shown. ss
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-06

tell f'ss what SsrE I. sS ss YIN you
A .s$ RS: |s;:. $s i
sniion systs ea sn short srru. In TN IN
b. w,5SonF syind:r., Esamln Hs the rods novel
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vs S'"s in esG sia hs Yoso"
esse Iq as; ss su 10 dssn Ss
col & S %iii y9S ki%diS sS5ssst ,ssS 5sS
ssy "a. sasss Sd
1ssn 9ss ds svs4s SyMiI
WA. s 'nSf I'll e; '%
is Sls SS1f
Ssss mn re- IS
aae4. fn yi1ra!or
%hsS Ink Si.s q. h /" w f@Sr set TING! So
be- s.S;sSSr :, "I;%S Gns hi W waS sa
irs SlH5aSrs srrSr4 due I'd tSs yt
!; A. weaker surren, Than Tic, ,,n"sns,%$ Viii
;s "s
sSS,i.r s II tho exhaust. which n, nss IN
steady Sn,ssay 3urr The, engine runs good and
Sai v fs rro ma ssark "Hrs %s@
I Thn. ci tn yihrnt1rs right VIVA, 40 You
smoke r. sha ihf EShar .I..n know q m.
,,nAc The engine II running uneysniy; Tho
bciinxe your opark plugs become fouicd, The
the one, YOU mention.
or %0 n i5ssSs mss rSnsns il SEh
s ssh m apa fpi SffE rb, speeds sT@y M
hay, have been srou9d: but trouble existed De-
VERY VERY good powsr Meteor seems To- he ali
Sosp9s nssd it'd, HsFaT ming .S'' one inc
WWSSS n, ,I who ISnked at them sa!d not.
ms,,n The fact tina, u ,ns S"eh'ns das
makes esisSS thai Your sarsEfe,S SF" mse.is
The ne ma ntoIG at hs "s nr mt" op
that Your inlet valves do not close properly.
whSn the cns aT 'ts"E hot s ina Hh ,ss
the latter the most likely. The valves MAY
.sti to allow for .nS cSSnsnsi"n OF ihs yais"
may slick. being bent. and valve sprinrs
ear The iEn;ien svs;s@ Includes M'n@ MAE
Gf.S Sna has Nv ' cs !, Snr q no
soil sni,asle iSSFT u iSpr:syiinIer ear How
ear without aiss.huior 70 my 'WIp-f b. r.
vo A. liam am NOT , suite sure of the cn"inmcnt
sSndsrs rtns "aiSs and 'S STeak s 81 sm'
men t"tatc the urinary terminals OF YOUR
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-06
Performance

Let the salesman or demonstration drive at first.
ne knows the car After watching him. the pros
pectiye buyer, if driver, feels more at home when
II is his turn at the wheel. Up hill, down hill
through sand and mud>if possible over ruts and
bumps. through traffic-nothing should be left ont
III real demonstration.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-06

tir" over the regular plain clinchcr
rim. while II the So,t-Dcad tire Is used
cn quick detachable rim. there Is IA
danger OF the tuIc being "ptnched''
under the bead.
Figure shows tho straight -sidc tire
obviously this could not be used on n
clinchcr rim. nor could the clinchcr tire
DC put on its rim.
Inventors and designers have given
much thought to making tires as strong
as possible and to make them puncturc
rirot. Thus We have tho Stlvcrtown
Cord tire. in which cords take the plucc
OF the fabric. and n number OF makes OF
t:rcs IN which steel inserts are moldc ed
into the rubber to prevent puncturcs.
In purchasing tire it is best to
30 by reputation or the experience of
o;hcrs. as the eye is Il poor guide even
TO the experienced tire mon. There
must I've just the right thickness OF
rubber over the fabric. too much being
ns bad. II not worse. than too little
Wien the rubber Is too thick the tire
"hi bend in certain spots only, with a
r,*ulian; Weakening OF these spots 1t
i also we'll TO avoid new makes OF
tires having heavy anti-Skid knobs. 1t
has cost some OF the older makers Of
lr.s using these knobs fortune to
lind the correct proportioning and
shape Of the knobs. rs. because OF the
bending of the more flexible portion
around the knobs, the fabric would
crack around them
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-06
New Hunk Organized I'm Port.mo,,,.

New Hunk Organized In POrtsmouth.
PORTSMOUTH. VA, october 5.-The
American National Bank, OF Ports
mouth. has been fully organized for
work. It's paid UP capital IB $3.50. 900.
The officers 40 far elected arc: n
V. Parker. president: G. G. Hall vice .
president; Isaac Fass second vice
president: George Bosnian 10 tho gen
cral counsel OF tho bank.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-06

coll and connect them in serics between tho
bar Is ir the mn%Enssto YOU probably huyS!s
plugs a. the aams Time. the spark coming
| tho comprcsson stroke. In this case con.
meet tho nrim.ry icrmlnnip ni tho coli IN
and s1nneSt TWO wires 10 tho scc0ndary
cfnnect one OF these wires to each OF III"
plugs u mere is a fourth terminal on the
tor type. screw tho pointu into permanent
q; have d twenty coupe. When
] SHIFT IT In gear II stopa tho engine Can
on All four nturs; ground an the valves,
but when open the bet. cocks ! Cnn only
get fire out OF /. :. ). No lire from No; 1.
a. .nkc y that Won ,ncan that tic en-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-06

r@s ssGSr Gf'n ThSn sn bi,
sis snssins sIaena aud EfpsraiiS we
IRE Is uphoub!sdiy due Ia ioas OF comrrca,
si2 III, ~ ihin cylinder, When the valves wsTc
though S sHs Ss%rn1s SS False mir Ts,iins
srlrk plug may also cause The misg. Tsst :.
ing Tor a miss by max ing the cylinders miss
one nItcr me other tyou cannUt make n
81, tcyiinaGT msu. and 10 The runninr Of
inc engine, VIII mo- be changed when YOU
como 10 the missing cyiindnr) Is a better
wny mum by oDcninH the pet cUcks. The
latter IN not very reliable
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-06
Comfort

After looking al q car.
what is more natural than
10 s!' back OF the wheel?
Comfort features can bes,
DC enumerated from here.
many OF them. % course. 70
DC checked up in the demon
stFG'!on ride which follows
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-06

The Albcrmarie Pippln Products Com
pany is the name OF the new company
just Incorporated with $4,000 capitaI
70 engage I'm this business. j. G;
liartin is tho president OF tho COM
pany.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-06

screwed on 70 the valve, this washer
Viii press on the plunE"r anu =" cause
the uro ~ leak. |, snouId ho looked
Al every time the cap = nut on.
In addition 10 cover 10 keep out
dirt. and 10 help in prcvcntinE the
escape " the air. the valve-rap is a
'ralrc-inSidcS." Note the notrhes in
tho top part ~ the cap. II this thinner
top part is inserted into the valve. the
notchcs Will strip pronsS OF the screw
oc The val>c-iuSidc ana 50 gtv, a means
20 unSrrCW II.
Figure ! shows cross section OF II
typira. casing OF shoe; y is the fabric.
/, is III the fabric tina; the strength
OF The tire Is. and any weakness in it
Viii result IN the tube bursting through
i. This is what ,naprens when tho
tread" OF tire. tho function OF which
is 10 give tho sire y long wearing and
sround -griNpins surface. also Ia give
u certain amount " cuShioninc action
rRoTECTiNG RlnuE:lt
MUST RE EREE FROM HOLES
As any defect III the fabric will cause
a h@w out OF the t'cc. care OF tires
resolves itself into preventing any harm
~ il, Thus the protecting rubber or
tread must Ne ker; free from holes SO
that dir; and moisture cannot get at
The fabric. and the tire must be kept
the constant bending ot the fabric
which would result from soft tire
The rims must he Kept free of rust
and Srit or the fabric viii quickly wear
Al the rim. resulting in what is termed
a rim -cut,' y LARGE proportion OF
"Nlow-outs' are 6uc ~ latter causes
Tires arc made with three types of
heads" which is the portion marked
4 III Figure ). namely. clipcher. quick
detachable clincher ana straight side or
head When \ tire is purchased the
tyne must he specified. and owners
would do Well therefore, 20 know the
tyne they require.
tire. ~ iirSt SlsrCe this would appear
70 ec the same As the -. u. clircher
Figure /. but differs Ill that the bead
is soft and can be stretched enough
20 so over the rim. while the =. ID
clincher has = stiI bead. there heine a
number OF steel cables running through
'hc beads, as shown in Figure 4. in
many makes
rs the outside OF The Two tires look
almost alike. mistakes in their pur-
chase are cftcr made. 1t is practically
im9oSsthle 10 sc, the sim bead 9. d
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-06

AT the large silica brick plant of the Mount
Union Refractories Company Mount Union penna
Autocar Motor Trucks have replaced horscs-cnch
Autocar takes the place of six one horse dunn
carts. These Autocars are on the go tweptvtwo
hours out of each twenty-four. At night they haul
coal from the hopper. dumping a days supplv Mt
eight Of the twenty.iinc films; by day the trucks
haul away ashes from the kilns and dump them at
the river bank.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-06
.sIMPL|F|ED' LESSONS IN
CARE OF AUTOMOBILE
Expert Describes the Tire, How IL IL
Made, Its Use and Free
uucnt Abuse.
IKE is USUALLY POOR JUDGE
In Buying, II Is Better To Consider
Makers Reputation or Experience
of Yourself or GthcrS-Cnrc for
Tire by Protecting Tread.
LESSON 40. los.

tCopvrirht. iaiS. bv Frcdc. G. Gucrrlioh)
\ knowledge OF the construction Of
tho tires Of the ear Viii unoucs,ionahly
result in their better care and there
,,ieasure cars arc nnivcrsailyV the
pneumatic and doir'lc-;nbo typo. On
heavy cars. such AS clc"triES and trucks.
SOLID tircS are used. but tho use OF the
single tube tire has been entirely
abandoned.
The douhlc-tuhc. or as II would bet
consists of Two members: ihc iuh"
tn" purpose OF which is Ia hold the atr.
hut which has not strength. ANA would
iGrsi under tho air pressure required.
e il were not rc-cnCnrccd Ivy the cas-
1n%. and the casing which serves
two-fold purpose. i, rcsi$ts the pres
sure OF tho air in ,hr tube. ANA sup
ni!gs wearing surface
The tube" is simply an endless rmN-
waive through which the AIR can he
pumped.
i,tsure !, 9; the illustration shows tho
as6d Here t;N < IS the S%dy Of the 'Ss
~ ;hr waive stem i. including The
srrines and parts o; L, L. + etc, is
called the NaiNc inside. The action NJ
tno valve is as follows the screw
q, by pressing Tho rubber washer \
aSatns; tho shoulder = Of the vatvc
Of ;hr side, while the ilanEo or tho
N2iNe TiunEcr, Wy comrrrSSiuS the
small rubber washer I, Viii prcvcat
l}unS"r., The tisnsr Il is held against
,fc washer ny the pressure ~ the air
IN Tho tuNo, AMI no' by the spring
SHOWN, me spring acting more q.
wNen ): IS desired 20 let air cut OF
iay arc, !Ac DlUMcrr is pressed in
fN5ich VIII press the f'Snsr Il away
NAom is washer aud 81 let The air
- ape around the pN0ccr when thS
i7ra : being hlown ur the pressure
rE low or The dance R-w;ll "a greater
Ran lAat In The ,uNc and so the ;,anEe
VIII he dressed down iUs' as !; IS when
;1u NluNScr = pressed down. au. 80
'tsNW the air - enter around IN NlInc-
e. The WoUon; PUMPKINS Is SiNOTCi
ihr pressure inside ;Ge tube viii Ne
Er5ief than outside and tho flauce
Wi again ~ pressed acaiust the
WSShcr and 50 proven; ;Ae escape u
Sr.iL CAUSE or
SLoW LEAK Is VAIN:
SLOW. ieah." ;ha; is. when the tire
Nscomes fai over nigh; or in ,,vo W
;arcS days, Is usually due 10 de-
Washers being worn or torn. Replace
t7E ihe Nalve-insids Ut costs hu; 5
orntSl. IS the remedy. You can ;eu
wNcn ;he waive is leaking by pl;tin.
:. 0.op OF water or saliva on tho mouth
q -" valve ii Il leaks the saliva Will
.9Sin II BUBBLES. Screwi0E the valve
inside in \ little harder Will often
rEnsdy The trouble, eu, 200 ,nnSh
Nirensih must not % used IN doing
FlSUrs is q picture Q: the valve
ei,p No;e the rubber washer y Some
t,r1tS this washer becomes reversed Or
oni Of position. and when the cap is
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-06
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

tCorNrichi. 1915. Nv Fred e Gucrrlich)
= When NV car !, i--D is going dow n
hill ANA sometimes IN curves as soon as /
retard tn. SpSrN and throttlr there are |, y.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-06

syrup Factory Mt charIottcsrnIc.
HARLOTTESYlLl.E VA tG.tobcr
5.-Sirups and extracts arc to be
manufactured from apples and other
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-06
Appearance

whether man be me-
chanically inclined or other
wise. or whether his aim :n
purchasing be the further
ance OF business or pleasure.
we appearance cf car is
the first thing that i'm
presses him.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-06
Economy

The discussion of sturdiness with reference
70 the possible breakage of parts leads naturally
TO the general question of economy. This year,
more than ever, the careful buyer will be inter
ested in wise economy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-02
TheOdeon
The
Idea
sVssY BROS. Managers
! farce BY william LIE Baron with

i farce by William LIE Baron with
,RICHARD BENNETT
as it's star. will be offered by
Messrs. Anderson and Weber
soon.
This attraction seems to have
pleased New Workers greatly,
opening in the metropolis early
in August and running at the
Astor Theater with substantial
success for six months. 1t is
claimed that altho the play
deals with phases of married life
that people are not usually in the
habit of discussing except "a
deux." it is basically innocuous
and genuinely funny in charac-
tiers, situations and dialog.
Mr.. Bennett will appear in the
role which he created at the
initial presentation and will be
supported by a company includ-
ing the names of Walter Down
ing, Harold Hendel. Marian Lord,
Nanon WEIGH, En- German,
Augusta Perry. Clyde Fogel,
Grace German, Ella Hopkins and
! Frank Ivans, all of whom APP
peared in the comedy at some
time during the engagement in
New York.