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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-20
PROGRAMS TODAY

william y. Hart In The
r"ppy Girls Husband The WI
tsgr ~mithy." = >eanstt comedy
fsthe News Events.
ttINMEH--raaiins Frederick In
The Woman an the tndes"I
knew Noar Husband" = Christie
ceuied, rr,sms coiered pi.tares.
COLISEUM - Marina T.imsdge In
The Probation WIFE, s.yous-
Norsn comedy Coliseum News.
sfkN>p--to Iaimsdge In
"tt.msas~ aud Arsb~ils"l "Oae
I,~rs Minute" ccmed, News Pie
toriat.,
HE>--rheda iiara in "~aiom~."
Ni>>tO>--s.~orEe i.sfhin aud uetty
temp.oo In The uerd~r Naid~rs."
tOio>iAis-t.earge Walsh la Never
~as Quit"
ttrrtI-Msrtin johnson. "Csnoi-
hsi- Of the south seas. ssoa~tt
comedy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-20
-ocoanut Oil Makes
A Splendid Shampoo

n you want 20 keep your hair In
GOOD condition. be careful what you
Wosh Il with.
Most soaps and prepared sham.
poos contain too much aikaii This
oste4 the scalp. makes the hair bril-.
t1e. and il very harmful Jus, plain
Wulsified cocoanut oil (which is pure
and entirely greascless,. Is much bet.
Der than the most expensive soap or
anything else you can use for sham.
pooling. as this can't possibly injure
Che hair.
Simply moistcn your mir with wa
ter and rub II in. One or two tea
6poOnfuls will make an abundance
- rich. creamy lather. ard c1eanses
che hair and scalp thoroughly. The
oth<r rinscs out easily and removes
livery particle Of dust. dir. dandrufs
Ind excessive Oil The hair dri -
quickly and evenly, and IL leaves II
line and silky. bright. fluffy and
basy to manage.
You can get muIslfied cocoanuf
III at most any drug store. 1t is
Avery cheap. and a few ounces Is
|1tnough to last every one In the fam
Nv for months.--Advertisem
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-20

A handsome set OF Slverware in
the popular Wentworth Pattern. A
set that will add greatly to the APP
pearance of your dining table serv-
ice. In all there are rs pieces
priced special .............$ $500
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-20

Juanita Hansen. one Of the prctti'
est and most accomplished leading
women on the screen, Is seen al the
Liberty this week with blil Hart. In
The Poppy Girls Husband.
Miss Hansen IN an Iowa girl and
was educated In California. She has
played with many weilknown pic
turc companies. but this il her first
appearance opposite Mr.. Hart.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-20
COIISEl VI

COLISEUM
Norma Taimade has proved such n
drawing card at the Coliseum that
the management has decided to have
her remain untli Friday night.
Miss Talmadge as Joe Mowbrsy
has one Of the most pleasing roles
she has ever played. In the two pro
auctions seen here preceding The
Probation Wife"--''rhc Forbidden
city" and The Heart of Wetona"---
Miss Taimadge was seen In the one
as "A Chinese Eirl and In the other Al.
a dark eyed and iovable Indian maid.
but The Probation Wife" brings her
back to the screen in an intensely
human role, that 81 an American
giri who rises from disgrace In the
sium= to an enviabie position in NO.
ciety.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-20

Her role In this picture II a thank.
less one, that OF the Poppy Girl. a
deniEen Of the underworld ~ san
Francisco. a faithless creature. who
breaks her convict husbands heart
with as little computation as she
would crack walnut
How he IL redeemed by the love OF
his little son makes AN appealing
story that Is fun OF heart interest.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-20

Busy from morning till night find.
Ing young men who will provide sui.
fieient romance for the Eiri Of his
heart is the part Harrison Ford IL
playing at the Strand this week.
And tn. Eiri 10 Constance Talfnadse.
who. In the role OF Arabella caden-
house. a young widow. determines
that her second marriage. II there IL
any. must br full OF romance.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-20
LITTLE


After two weeks aboard a small
trading schooner. Mr.. and Mrs.
Martin Johnson landed a, the Solo
mon islands. and from there they
travelled In small schooners. whale
boats and native canoes $4,000 miles
among tho unchariered islands OF
the South Seas. They save and
photographed the most unusual peo-
pie on earth. and many unbelievable
incidents.
These pictures are being shown at
the Little.
Martin Johnson's "Cannibals OF
the South Seas" will be back again
next week. This time at the Little
theatre.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-20
q r.

The plot Of Saiome and S~Janus TO
murder the Prince. and the latters
tragic death. tn. poisoning OF Naomi.
the spectacular return OF King Her
od from Rome. attended by his cour
tiers and cohorts OF soldiers: the con.
demnation and death of Queen
Marian and the cruel fate Of John
the Baptist are all carefully carried
out in the big Fox production of
~saiornc." In which Theda Bara Ia
appearing at the Rex this week.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-04-16
SMITI4-LEVER BILL
IS UNFAIR TO WEST

tay nosNINs JOURNAL erEeIAL IeAsGp wIsEI
Salt Lake City. Utah. April IA
resolution requesting changes in the
basis of distributing agricultural funds
provided by the Smith-Lever act, with
view to gaining more money for
Idaho. wyoming, Utah. Nevada, colo
RADIO, Montana, Arizona and New Mex
leo, was adopted today at a meeting
Of agricultural extension directors OF
eleven western states held in this
city. The resolution will he sent to
the secretary OF agriculture.
II was pointed out by John T. Caine
OF Logan, Utah. director of extension
work for Utah, that Pennsylvaia, al
though producing but onehalf the
amount Of agricultural products, re-
ceives so per cent more money than
the eight mountain states. The funds
are apportioned on the basis of rural
population, that of towns of more
than $500 not being considered, ac-
cording to Mr. Game.
There are many towns in the inter-
mountain district. Mr.. Game said,
which are slightly over 2.509 in popu-
lation. and this. he declares makes the
distributions in the inter-mountain
district unfair.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-04-16
Social and Club Notes
PHILLIPS EXHIBITION GROWS
MORE INTERESTING

The exhibition of Philips pictures
at the Elks club is attracting a great
many people who OF course are inter-
ested in art and who appreciate
beautiful paintings. Mrs \. 3. Stroup,
who was one o fthe hoslesses yester-
day. is responsible for the report that
attendance yesterday was more in the
nature of CRUSH and that the ex-
pressions of pleasure and appreciation
on ali sides was very gratifying. Mr..
Philips himself is quite as keen and
charming a personality as mis- paint
ings would indicate, and is very gen.
erous in his praise OF Albuqueraue
hospitality. "fou Albuquerque peo-
Pile, said Mr.. philips, are so gen.
erous in your hospitality. And the
Elts-why, when | came in and saw
in big letters, b. p. Q. E.-Bert
Phillips on exhibition. was charmed
and delighted that their hospitality
would go so far"
Hostesses today will be Mrs. John
Milne and Mrs, Pitt Ross.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-04-16
Figh,ovcr Bankhead Route.

Mineral Wells, Texas, April 10
Delegates TO the convention of the
United States Good Roads association
began marshsalling forces today for
the fight Friday over the route of
the Bankhead National highway. APP
proximately one thousand delegates
had arrived today virtually every state
in the union being represented Sew
eral routes are being proposed and
the question promising to overshsa-
dow all other issues before the con-
vention.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-04-16
GOVERNMENT AWARDS MEDAL
TO MRS. NORDHAUS

In recognition OF her splendid eff
forts in the service of child welfare
curing Children's Year, which was the
ssssPort sssfsss RSss Amir, ssh e b
year 1918, Mrs. Max Nordhaus was
awarded medal and diploma by the
Children's bureau, United States de-
partment of labor Woman's commit
tee council of national defense. Mrs.
Nordhaus, as state chairman Woman S
committee council OF national defense.
was untiring in her efforts in behalf
of the children and was chiefly instru-
mental in the child welfare legislation
which was enacted during the last
session of the legislature
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-04-16
IN APPEAL FOR
WORKERS..

The local chapter o fthe American
Red Cross appeals for workers. There
are still a certain number of gar
ments in the work rooms TO be made
before a shipment can be made, and
requests are coming from headauar-
ters to have shipment ready at an
early date The Red Cross asks that
all church members and lodge mem
bers give two days to the work this
week in order to get the work fin
ished. With this consignment shipped
the work rooms will he closed, at least
for the summer months II is believed
that ii will not be necessary for them
to be reopened. The work cannot be
finished without workers and the
shipment is being called for. A few
days work this week by number O:
women could FINISH up the lob
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-04-16
PROPERTY RESTORED
TO GEN. TERRAzAS
lay pornma Iov.a4. srse,.. ,...so ~,.,,

FL Paso. Tex, April 15,--Properties
valued at 100000 gold In and near
Chihuahua City Mex, have been or
dered returned to Gen. Luis Terrazas
by the Mexican government, it was
announced here today by General Ter
razas' business representatives. These
properties, together with the aged
Mexican generals ranches and other
holdings in northern Mexico were COM
fiscated by the constitutionalist gov
eminent during the revolution. The
ranch properties were not included in
the order but are expected to be re-
stored soon. The order also included
holdings of Juan and Alberto Terra :
zas. sons of the general. General
Terrazas plans to return to Mexico to
live il WAS also announced today. He
has been living here in exile since the
Madero revolution.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-04-16
EASTERN ENEMIES
CAN NOT PAY MUCH

Paris. April Is (by the Associated
Press. Austria Hungary, Bulgaria
and Turkey are not particularly prom
Using debtors, but the reparations COM
mission. with the problem Of German
compensation for damages out of the
way is taking up the question of fl
nancial responsibility of these states.
or the remnants thereof, along the
same lines as in the case of Germany.
The results of the work of the COM
mission thus far are. understood to
have been largely negative. as the as
sets of the debtor states have van
ished TO great extent aud rich parts
of their domain are now included
within the bounds of allied liberated
states. something, however, may he
realized from the wreckage for COM
3cnsaung Italy, Rumania and Serbia.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-04-16
why be F at?
Become Slim This Season

Have you heard abont the new rys
tenn for weight reduction?
You may eat and drink al you nrod
There is no tedious exercising. TAX
n little oil OF korein at mcaltlmes an
when retiring; also follow the slmpl,
clear directions. A loss of weight, tc
to sixty pounds twhatever you need G.
lose), may be expected by this safe IN
pleasant system of fat reduction 4 ,
the druggist get a small box Of o.,
of korein capsules, and start at once,
BE of normal size, with good figure ant
attractive appearance, agile, quick
witted, heather and more efficient. By
reducing weight now you are likely t.
avoid one or more diseases, heart weak,
ness, sunstroke, apoplexy, etc, an'l tt
add many years to your life. Remenl-
bcr--oil Of korsia. Become thir and
stay SO. Show others this advertisement
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-04-16
GERMANS DEPOSIT
SUM FOR RATlONS

Coblenz. Sunday April l3 tbv the
Associated Press)-Seven million
marks were deposited on Saturday at
Headquarters for the third armv by
the Germans TO pay for food supplies
for civilians In the area occupied nv
United States forces. pairing the last
week nine million mar'ls We're de-
psited for their purpose by the Ger
mans.
The first food train started from
France this morning its cars helms
loaded from American army dnpots
The first shipments have heea sent TO
Treves, Coblen,. Neuw!ei aud Monta.
baur and distri ,utctl throughout tire
i district at unifnem i.rices fixel bv the
GfrIran government.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-04-16
WOMEN INTERRUPT IN
COMMONS SESSIONS


London, April Il tby the Associated
Press There was an unusual scene
in the house of commons tonight. Dur
ing a discussion of labor motion on
pension, two women in the strang-
ers' gallery began shouting; You are
murderers You have not settled the
last war. You are leading the people
and workers to another war"
They were immediately hustled out
by attendants. Then a third woman,
slowly arose, and exclaimed: we
want the soviet
This woman left quietly when re-
quested by attendants,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-04-16

izenss viii solicit subscriptions in the
city at the same time that the COM
mittee in, the country is al work The
committees follow: No. I'D. S.
Rosenwald, Fred Garfield and \. f.
lie Suer. No. t-E. n, Boule, chair
man: Russell Meade and Aldo Leo
pold. These committees are requested
to meet at the Chamber of Commerce
at $3.50 o'clock this morning
Following the meeting last night
there was a smoker, and refreshments
were served.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-04-16
LITTLE LIBELS ON
THE MERITS OF
EMINENT CANDID ATES

Here's George A. Kaseman. Lee
George do it,
But If you do you'll sure rue IT,.
Your friends will say, OF course.
knew it, r..
Gle has the brain
So Lock it! Lock it!
Or you'll have jeans
With empty pocket)
Hear Max's Maxim he's some man
Com pet-i-tors-, where e'er can,
! place 'em in the also ram" .
(Now Nordhaus il
North house we know, ..
But watch your biz -
Or South you'll so.)
THAT banker Herndon, runs the state
II you've the cash--inside the gate.
If you need eredit---you can wait
Zone must expect
That, after all, .
Wen all protect
Our little haulD"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-04-16
Unions 10 Take HOLIDAYS.

San Francisco Calf. April Ia
Notification that all of the unions af-
filiated with the san Francisco iron
trades council will begin taking a Sat
urday half holiday next Saturday, was
served on the employers and contract
shops in the bay district today. About
10000 men are affected, it was an
nounced No opposition was looked
for on the part of the employers
council officials said.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-04-16
HARDING CASE TO
COME UP IN HOUSE


Des Moines, Ia, April 15.--Im-
parchment or censure of Gov. w. l..
Harding for his part in the Rathbun
pardon case will be determined upon
tomorrow in the Iowa house of rep
resentatives with indications tonight
that final action would come late in
the day
The fight will come on the minority
report of the house judiciary commit
tee recommending censure, as this will
be taken IN before the majority re-
port asking Impeachment.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-04-16
NEW CABINET NAMED
BY SPANISH PREMIER


Madrid, April l5.---Premier Maura
today announced the makeup of his
cabinet as follows:
Minister of foreign affairs. Manuel
Gonzales Hontoria.
Minister of Justice, Senior Matamala.
Minister Of the interior, Senior Gore
cochea.
Minister of finance, Juan De La
Cierva.
Minister of marine. Admiral Mi
randa.
Minister of Public instruction,
Senior Sielvio.
The portfolios OF war and food have
not yet been allotted.
Manuel Gonzales Hontoria. the new
Spanish foreign minister, represented
Spain at the neutral conference in
Paris recently on the league Of nations
plan. He is liberal deputy and has
been closely al'led TO forme, premier
Romonones, whose resignation made
way for the new cabinet. Senior Hon
toria IN March was reported TO be aid
ing Premier Romanones in policy
tending to closer relations with the
United Statess.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-04-16
CASUALTIES OF WAR
NOW REACH 274,860



Washington, April 15.--Revised
army casualty records made public
today show 274SG0 major casualties
an increase of f55 over the total
announced a week ago. one Of the
striking features of the record is a
reduction of &37 in the number of
missing brought about largely by the
Identification of dead and the return
of prisoners The table follows:
Killed in action Gncluding ISL at
sea- 32,3S4.
Died of wounds received in action
1S,435.
Died of disease 29.656.
Died from accident and other
causes. 4.24S.
Wounded in action Cover 50 per
cent returnedl 1894
Missing in action (not including
prisoners released and returned)
1858.
Total 274S6O.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-04-16
Robbed in Broad Daylight.

San Francisco, Calf, April Ia
Declaring that he had been held up
and robbed Of 1884 by two armed
thugs in broad daylight today in the
business section of the city, Charles
Craighead, bank messenger, bleed
ing from cuts and his hands tied,
walked into the Bank of California,
where he is employed. The money.
which consisted of old bills, was be-
ing taken hY Craighead to the sub
treasury TO exchange for new cur
renCV
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-04-16
JAYS THOUSANDS ARE
DYING in ASIA MINOR


Saloniki. Monday, Apltl 1.-THE
league of Greek refugees has sent a
Telegram to President Wilson and the
allied premiers at Paris. asking that
the allied powers intervene in Asia
Minor IN behalf of the Inhabitants of
northern Cappadecia. where thou
sands are diving from starvation, ac-
cording to reports reaching this city.
The territory is largely inha bited by
Greeks.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-04-16
Troons .Arriye Home.

Washington, April 15.-Addiuonal
units of the thirty fifth tKapsas and
Missouri rational guardso divisions
ere enroule home. The war depart
ment today announced tho sailing Vt
transports carrying the 1aith irfan
try and detachments of the 130th field
artillery and the 139th infantry reg
iments The 303rd and 302nd field
artillery regiments now on skeleton
lied basis of the 10Th division and tt e
i44th and 145the machine sun bat
talinns of tie 10th division also have
81, e /
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-04-16
FORTNIGHTLY ENTERTSINS
SHCTINS AZ MkvrHODlST SAN

A very pleasing program was given
last night by the Fortnightly Music
club at the Methodist sanatorium.
The ( ollowing members took part;
Mesdames S. B, Miller Lewis Thomp-
son. Skit2messer, Letha Sue Moore,
d, w. Faw and Misses Wanda Wag-
gone and Gene BARLEY.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-04-16
SECRETARY WILSON
THANKS BIG PACKERS

Washington, April 15.--Secretary
Wilson has written five leading meat
packers, expressing the qualification
of the department of labor Al their
expressed Willingness to continue ex-
listing labor agreements for a period
of one year after peace is signed The
agreements covering wages, hours and
general working conditions are oper-
alive only during the war.
1t is understood the representatives
of the workers also have expressed a
willingness to have the agreements
continue as a means of promoting the
general welfare during reconstruction.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-04-16
Night Again POSTPONED.

st. johns, \. F., April 16.--Unfa-
vorable weather conditions again held
up today the attempt of Harry G.
HawlSer. Austrian aviator. to make
the first flight across the Atlantic, and
gave his rival Capt. Frederick p
Raynham. the British filler, virtually
an even chance to HOP OFF, at the
same time.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-04-16
NEAR BEER MEASURE
SIGNED BY STEPHENS
tav soss,ss JOURNAL s-se,.l LEASED ~,ss,

Sacramento CaIif., April l5.---Gov-
ernor William D. stephens signed to-
day the Harris prohibition enforce
ment bill that defines any liquid con-
tanning more than one-half of / per
cent by volume of alcohol as intoxi-
eating. The bill is intended to pro-
vide machinery for the enforcement
in California of national prohibition
sion in the bin makes 1t invalid il ma
tional prohibition should not become
effective
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-04-16
THE UPPER ROOM"
TO BE REPEATED TO-DAY.

me sacred drama, The Upper
Room" presented at St. Mary's hall
last sunday afternoon by the pupils
OF the Immaculate Conception school.
will be repeated this afternoon by
special request for the benefit Of the
pupils of the Indian school. The cur
tain will rise al 3 O'clock. There will
be no admission charged.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-04-16
UKRAINE MISSION
REACHES RUMANIA
'av ~esn'rs JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED WIRE

Bucharest, April II (Mondav,
French Wireless Service. "A special
mission sent by the government of
western Vkrainia has been received by
Premier Bratiano in connection with
the future of the former Austrian
crown land of Bukowina. The pre-
mier declared he would adhere unre-
'servedly 10 the decisions Of the allied
powers, and that he would take into
consideration the wishes of the
ukrainjans during the provisional ad-
ministration of Bukowina by Ru-
mania.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-04-16
FOoLIsHNlENT.
1Bv Philip stjehl. Jr,

by Philip Stiehl, Jr. ~ :
She loved, him for his country home
His hundred dollar suit, ,.
His Fifteen thousand limousine
Which she declared was cute;
She loved him for his signature,
And he--well, he was meek,
She loved him for His earthly goods,
He loved her for--one week
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-04-16
. Bowels Acting PROPERLY

They ought to, for constipation
makes the body retain waste matters
and impurities that undermine the
health and play havoc with the entire
system. DR., Kings New Life Pills are
reliable and mild in action, All
druggists. 2Sc.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-04-16
DIR. WROTH HOST AT
MEETING OF DONS,

DR., James II. Wroth was host last
night at a meeting Of the Ten Dons.
John Tombs wa sthe guest of the club
and r. F.. Putney read the paper Of
the evening, The Amalgamation Of
Various Religions" which called forth
considerable discussion.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-04-16
VICTORY LIBERTY
loan MEDALS

Medals made from captured GER
man cannon will be given to every
worker IN the Victory Liberty Loan
campaign. 1t. just goes to show that
the government appreciates what its
soldiers at home have. done towards
winning the war i will mean to the
Liberty Loan worker what the distin..
gulshed service cross means TO the
American soldier. r..
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-04-16
FROM THE CHESTNUT TREE.

Farmers Wife Chipping into the
kitchen) John, that brindle COW
kicked me and I'm afraid my leg is
broke. f.ta
Farmer tmeaning john Gosh
ding that critter! Is the milk spilled?
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-04-16

Il did It for your grandma, for your
father. For fifty years this well-known
cough and cold remedy has kept an
evergrowing army Of friends. young
and old.
Tor half century druggists every
where have sold it. Put a bottle in
your medicine cabinet. You may need
1t in a hurry. Sold by druggists
everywhere. 60c and $l.20.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-04-16
A THOUGHT EoR TO-DAY

| It's a wise author who knows the
book OF his own musical play when il
is finally produced.