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The Washington times., 1923-10-10
BEST LAXATIVE
IF SICK, BILIOUS
Harmless Cathartic for Men,
Women ard rh;1dre~

81 t>.44ss ~ inconvenience kol-
lows gentle liver and bowel
cleansing with 'sCascarets. . Sick
digestion, and all such distress
gone by morning. Most harmless
laxative for Men, Women ana
Children-10c boxes, also IS and
5oc sizes. any drug store.
The Washington times., 1923-10-10
Snappy Sport Coats for
n " Snappy Autumn Wear
S19.95 and
1895

The sport coat has been developed
along such diversified lines that some
times it invades the realm Of the lux
urious. These two groups present Il
in every phase the simple coat for
everyday utility wear, to the coat Of
dashine style, collared with lovely fur.
At $l9.e5, the coats show many
novelty plaid effects, in the pOpular
color combinations. Others show
plain tone Of tan, set Of with novel
pockets, button trimming, or other
touches to give them q bic Of individu-
atty.
The 1926 group includes costs Of
fine texture materials, sturdy and
warm, IN new plain cOlorings and mix
lures. Many Of them are coIlared with
red fox, lovely fur that gives the last
word Of sports-like smartness.
All sizes il the two groups, though
every style Is not shown IN COM
plete range Of sizes.
SECOND FLOOR, LANsBURcH BRO
The Washington times., 1923-10-10

trict OF Columbia except Congress.
Washington suffers from Govern
ment ownership in an acute form.
And the result is 'apparnet In the
dismal state of its public schools
and the terrible length of the one
winding and cluttered highway by
which alone relief can be secured.
"A few friends of the National
Capital have harangued and OK
horted their fellow Congressman
trying to persuade them to allow
the District Of Columbia to spend
enough OF its own money to acquire
a decent public school system.
Government control is something
quite different from human control.
f is extremely hard of hearing.
So the Federal city of the great
nation on earth has to be con-
mt with q public school system of
hich a. small burg in an agri-
cultural district would he ashamed
TO confess ownership"
The Washington times., 1923-10-10
FIRST ISSUE or JUNIOR
SCHOOL PAPER APPEARS

With a foreword by Mrs. Jerry G..
South, president of the Parent.
Teachers Association Of the Co.
Iumbia Junior High School, the
first issue of The Junior Pioneer.
designated as parents number. .
made its appearance today.
The school paper is put up in at
tractive form and presents numer-
Gus articles of interest to pupils and
parents in this vicinity.
1t is announced that the following
women will represent the associa-
ton in the District Congress of
Mothers and Parent-Teachers Assoc
citation this year: Mrs. Jerry South.
Mrs e. L. Glenn, Mrs. Andrew
Stewart, and Mrs. Arthur Shannon.
The Washington times., 1923-10-10
RADIO DEALERS FORM
TRADE ASSOCIATION

Organization Of the Reliable Radio
Dealers Of Washington was per.
fected at meeting in Harvey's last
night. Standardization of the local
radio trade was proposed
Dealers who attended the meeting
were Abraham Dresner, E. r.. Parks,
H. A. Ennis, Al. G. Cohen, John A.
Morgan, William p. Boyer, j. L.
Harlan, Bront Daniels. Harry Foy
Arthur Stevens, @. M. Schultz. r.. w
Cragg, Kenneth Rodgers, E. =.
Hewitt, Clarence A. Pereze, Edward
A. Hines, r. A. Campbell, e. r.
Keen and w. r.. Sheldon.
The Washington times., 1923-10-10
LoNDoNER MISSES BOAT
HOME. MATCHING COINS

NEW YORK, Oct. 1O.-willian
Jones, OF London, England, while
waiting at the river front for the
sailing hour Of the Mauretania, in
which he was to return to England,
engaged in a game Of coin match
ing with James Masterson and
Arthur Allen. lost $3.50, caused the
arrest OF the pair, missed his boat
witness.
Masterson ana Allen were indicted
for grand larceny by a grand jury,
which rushed their case, and were
taken to the Tombs prison. De.
tectives said they preyed on trans
atlantic passengers who were un-
able because of the imminence Of
their departure to press charges.
The Washington times., 1923-10-10
Chenille! An Important Fashion
on These Distinctive New Dres
$50 us

Fashion, remembering the beauty %
chenille in former decades. has chosen
to revive it and use it in charming
ways undreamed Of for the Ioveliest of
her fall garments.
Sketched on the left is dress Of
black velveteen, with deep fringe
founce, chenille and silk intermixed,
ali around the skirt. Think what de-
lightful dance frock this would be with
such fringe futtering around ones
anklesi
The other dress is Of Thorobred
crepe, whose crepey surface u beauti
fed By designs in .chenille effect. The
dress IS completed By lower sleeves of
gray georgette with 3 wide band of
black and metal lace, and q braided
girdIe, ending in metal braid orna-
ment and long streamers Of chenille
fringe.
Other dresses in this attractive
showing are Of chiffon velvet, Poiret
twill, satin-faced Canton and other
fabrics. Fringe, fur and braid ere the
most prominent trimmings.
SECOND FLOOR, LANsBURGH BIO.
The Washington times., 1923-10-10
THREE ARE HURT WHEN
HOUSE IS DYNAMlTED

STEUBENvILI.E p. Ohio, Oct. TO-
The residence OF Charles Paarce,
marshal of the village OF Smithfield
this county. was dynamited and COM
pletely demolished.
Pearce, his wife and child were
badly injured. Mrs. Pearce is he
lieved to have sustained a broken
back
The Washington times., 1923-10-10
FINED SIS FOR SUNDAY
RRICKLAYINC: EARN $40

LARCHMONT. N. Y, DC TO-
Four bricklayers were fined S. apiece
by Justice of the Peace Schaffer for
working last Sunday in violation OF
the Sabbath law.
That's all right" they said, as
they peeled off the bills, counting
the double overtime we make $36 for
every Sundays work"
The Washington times., 1923-10-10
Milk Bottles Illegal.

Two thousand milk bottles, recent
ly shipped into Washington, will be
returned to the manufacturer.
George NJ. Roberts, superintendent
OF weights, measures and markets,
found the bottles were slightly under
legal capacity.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-05-16
Wants to Talk With Farmers.

About June II, the Thorsen Farms
Products Co. will begin the manu-
facture of ice-cream at it's new and
modern plant in Ellsworth. 1t will
produce a high-grade ice-cream, and
hopes to maintain high standard.
The factory will be in the market
for a large quantity of milk and
cream.
Mr.. Thorsen is anxious to get in
touch with all farmers of the
county who are in position
to furnish milk or cream.
He would like to hear from them as
to their possible production, and also
as to their disposition toward this
new industry, which he hopes will
benefit all farms and farmers in this
section
In about two weeks, Mr.. Thorsen
says, he will hold conference with
the farmers or their representatives,
for the purpose Of cooperating with
them and arriving at terms and reg
ulations under which their product
can be handled.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-05-16
BORN.

ALLEN-At Brooklin, May 5, to Mr.
and Mrs. John w. Allen, a daughter
(Louise Wells).
ANDREWS-At Ellsworth, May 8, to
Rev. and Mrs. u. Andrews, a son.
BRESNAHAN = At Pittsburgh. Pa.
May 10, to Mr.. and Mrs. j. Lawrence
Bresnahan, a son (John Henry.
BARTLETT-At Stonington. May 5, to
Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus Bartlett, a
son augustus Harold).
GRAY-At Bluehill, May 8, to Mr.. and
Mrs Martin C. Gray, a son.
PIERCE-At Bluehill May II, to Mr.
and Mrs. Walter X. Pierce, daugh-
ter (Alfredene Elinor).
JOYCE-At Stonington, April 25, to Mr..
and Mrs. Eugene b. Joyce, son
(Galen Bennett.
ES-At Stonington, May TO- to Mr.
and Mrs. Geo. II. Noyes, daughter
(Vernette June).
RICHARDSON-At Ellsworth, May II.
to Mr.. and Mrs. A. |. Richardson a
son (John Theodore).
STAPLES-At Ellsworth Falls, May 5,
to Mr.. and Mrs. Harold j. Staples, a
son calvin NJ
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-05-16
DIED.

ASH-At Bar Harbor. May 9, Alonzo
Ash, aged S3 years, months, 2 days
BENNETT-At Bangor State hospital
May 2. Mrs. Daisy l.. Bennett of
Bucksport, aged 80 years, 10 months,
BoWDEN-At Bar Harbor, May g.,
Charlotte F. Bowden, aged 8
years, months, days
BUNKER-At South Gouldsboro. May
8. Mrs. Sarah j. Bunker, aged rs
DeWITT-At Ellsworth, May II, Geo,
l; Dewitt aged SO years, 7 months,
% days
FARRAR-At Winter Harbor, May s..
Mrs. Albert Farrar, aged sc years, 6
GOTT-At Brooklin. April %, Mrs.
Rosa l.. Colt, aged So years, month,
George C. Hall, aged SO years "a
McGRATH-At Bar Harbor, April 81,
Martin Joseph McGrath, aged 8
years, months, 27 days.
PHILLIPS-At Bar Harbor, May s,
Mrs. Susan ]. Phillips formerly of
Ellsworth, aged so years, 7 months,
10 days.
POMROY-At Indian Point, May 10,
Georgetta, widow of Seth A. Pomroy,
aged 81 years, months 6 days.
RICHARDS-At Bar Harbor, May 6,
Fred Spencer Richards, aged 50
years, II months, "a days.
SABANS-At Hancock, May 10. Mrs.
Mercina Sabans, aged SO years, 8
months, 10 days,
SNOW-At Brookline, Mass, May IL,
aged 90 years, II months, IA days.
SNOW-At Bucksport, May -, George
Fl. Snow, aged 81 years, months,
days.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-05-16
MARRIED..

AUSTIN-BARBEY- Bangor, May
9, by Rev. J. l.. Pendleton Miss Mary
Katherine Austin of Ellsworth, to
Peter p. Barley of Yonkers, N Y.
DOIRON-GARLAND Bangor, May
IL, by Victor Brett, esq, Miss Susan
NJ. Doiron of Bangor to Frederick G..
Garland of Ellsworth.
KANE-FRIEND- Bangor May g.,
by Rev. John j. Martin, Miss Marie
S. Kane to Wilbur l.. Friend, both of
South Bluehill.
LUNT-PAYSON-At Camden May s.,
by Rev. H. 1. Holt. Miss Elva I. Lunt
of Frenchboro, to Ernest ]. Payson
of Warren.
STOCKBRIDGE - SMITH - At Rock
land, May 5, by Rev. Eugene V. Allen,
Mrs. Cora E. Stock bridge to Andrew
c. Smith, both of Swans Island.
TORDOFF - WESCOTT - At West
Brooksville, May 10, by Rev. Henry
w. Conley Miss Marion E. Tordoff of
Providence. r. l., to Leslie A. WeS
colt of West Brooksville.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-05-16
CHURCH NOTICES.
Methodist Episcopal Church

Methodist Episcopal Church.
Rev. Zebedee Andrews, Pastor
Sunday services-Morning at 1890;
Sunday school at Has; Epworth
League at $50; evening at 7.3O.
Sunday, May 2o-Morning subject
'The Worth of a Man" Evening,
THE Worlds Uplifter."
Mr.. Andrews will preach at Trenton
in the afternoon at $50.
st. JOseph's Catholic Church.
Rev. j. A. German, Pastor
Sunday, May 20--Mass at o'clock
congregational Church.
Rev George S. Brookes, Pastor
Sunday services-Morning at 1890;
Sunday school at 11.45. Md-week SER
vice. Wednesday evening at 7.3O.
Sunday, May 20-Subject, "Revela-
ton and Capacity
Unitarian Church.
Rev. George T. Jones, Pastor.
Sunday services-Morning at 1890;
Sunday school at ~.
Sunday, May 2O-Address by Harold
S. Webb, Belief and Understanding"
Baptist Church.
Rev. Clarence Emery, Pastor
Sunday services-Morning at 1890;
Sunday school at 11.45; young peoples
meeting at $50; evening service at
7.30.
Sunday, May 20-Morning sermon by
Rev Henry Smith. Evening by pastor,
THE Misfortunes of Sim Young
peoples topic, "The Stewardship of
Prayer"
Ellsworth Falls.
Rev George S. Brookes, Pastor.
Sunday school at Las; preaching at
p. m.
North Ellsworth.
Service at p. m. Sermon by Mr..
BrookeS.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-05-16
COMING EVENTS.

Tuesday and Wednesday, May % and
23-Annual meeting of Hancock county
association of Congregational churches
at Deer Isle.
Thursday evening, May II, at Con-
gregational vestry-Baked bean sup
per by Boy Scouts; 35 cents
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-05-16

We, the undersigned, wish to express
our deep appreciation and thanks to
the many neighbors and friends for
their many acts of kindness and words
of sympathy in the death of our hus-
band and father, especially to Mr.. and
Mrs. Brookes for the singing, and for
the many floral tributes; also the
grange and Odd Fellows, of which he
was member.
Caddie A. Dewitt,
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Fernald
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Dewitt,
Earl n. Dewitt
Curtis NJ. Dewitt,
Alice l. Dewitt.
Nicolin, Me-, May Is, 1928.
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CARD OF THANK s.

| wish to express my sincere thanks
to the neighbors and friends for their
many acts of kindness during my re-
cent bereavement; also for the beauti-
full flowers sent, silent tokens of love
for my late brother.
Mrs. Nellie Martin.
Ellsworth Me-. May Z 1928
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-05-16
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our thanks to
the many friends and neighbors who
were so kind to assist us during our
bereavement, and for the beautiful
flowers sent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Staples,
Mr.. and Mrs Harold Staples
Mrs. Nellie Staples,
Dwight Staples.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
FIVE SILV YER SCREEN STARS
 TO APPEAR AT LOEW'.S BIJOU

comedians of the screen, will also be here. Last. but by no means least, there is also Ethlyn Gibson. recently leading lady to Billy West. and q young woman of the gorgeous blonde type of beauty.
 This offering is in addition to the regular big vaudeville show which includes Joe and Sandy Morrison in "A Wee Bit O Scotch,' with Scotch comedy and dances, and Jack Dun can. The Roping Ace with a com edy act of rope spinning and rope dancing.
 Clara Kmball Young, the screen star, who is well-known to Blrming- ham movie fans, will have the leading role in the screen feature. the Metro offering. "The Woman of Bronze" This play, which was seen in Bir- mingham at the Jefferson theatre with Margaret Anglin in the leading role, is said to offer Miss Young her greatest screen triumph. The photo play is filled with thrilling incidents. the story dealing with the attempt Of a sculptor's wife to hold her husband and to keep the flame of. his artistry burning high. in the face of his infat- nation for another. woman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25

Few film stars of the day command the popular attention and admiratioa that picturegoers Of this country award to Pola Negri in each new finn in which she appears Her latest pie ture. Mad Love. which will be the attraction at the Trianon theatre for this week. is bound to create com ment. it is claimed. 1t is from an original story written especially to exploit Pola Neeri's command of the great emotions which sweep the hearts of WomaHkind. II is the eX ceptional role. the depletion of exotic hot -blooded WomeiG that has brought Mile. Negris art to it's finest flow CT ing upon the screen. and Mad Love exhibits such q woman in her stras- eles with her woman- nature.
 The star acts the role of Sappho q notorious woman. beloved of two brothers. The first arouses strong aversion in her: the other arouses in her the only real unselfish love sha l has ever known. It is the conflict between he two loves that forms Inc dramatic action of the story. which is swift. cumulative and stormy With Passion il forms the pinnacle of this stars screen aschievem ents, il is said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25

After being greeted by D. k. Me Lendon. president of the city commits sion, and Birmingham.s better films committee, five notable figures ot the screen world will receive the key of Birmingham at the hands of Pres ident McLendon at l0:30 o'clock Mon day morning at the city hall. They will make their first personal ap- pearance at Loew's Bijou Monday aft ernoon and at every performance for the first half of the week.
 Gabriel Renaldo, a cinema favorite in his native Spain, already known as the man expected to replace Ro- dolph Valentino as the idol of movie fans in this country. and pickey by King Alfonso as the perfect male type to represent his country in pie thires, is one of the group of five screen stars who promises to present tirt laughing hit of the season by way of regular vaudeville act.
 Mill MorrisseN, actor. author song writer and motion picture director, is in charge of the company of stars, which also includes Marguerite Marsh, and one of the screens most famous beauties, who began with Ziegfeld. Billy West. one of the best known
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
"Poor Mems Wives" Presents
 Riches And Enuy At Alcazar

for long time, little Muriel Mccor- mac and Mickey McBan, made the audience fall in love with them both.
 The story is the simple. gripping type theatregoers like most Laura and Claribel are pals" Laura, a filters assistant. envious of ClariDel s job as model, and her powerful and Jolly steady" Jim. who drives 8 taxi
 But Fate marries C1aribel to . wealthy roue, Smith. and Ls era. to Jim himself. AS wedding eifl Claribel sends Laura useless ebut gorgeous silver punch bowl. which Laura immediately tries to live up to. Her little flat becomes jail, her twins her jaiiers, while Jim s saving instincts seem designed merely to deprive her of good time
 But Claribel. who is unhappy and .ervious of Laura's simple life and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25

Just w4lo. are the Poor Mems Wives'-those ricn in money or rich in love? This is the theme of the Preferred Picture of that title. which had it's local premiere yesterday at the .Alcazar. theatre.
 As Laura. Barbara LaMarr has the rcl, of her career. In her scenes with David Butler, who plays the young husband she rises to emotion al heights that surprised and delight cd even her strongest fans -utler plays a lovable son of the common people as if the part were made for him. while Betty Francisco. as clar- ibel, gives the picture portraya that won the sympathy of tl.e audi entS,
 Richard Tucker Is luxurious vil- la.n, and Za Su Pitts her usual bril- liant self while two of the cleverest c,i.dren to be seen on. local screens
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
GUMP IN MOVIES


 Casting will be begun next week for series of two-reel Andy Gump' comedies These are designed Tor fortnightly release by Universal and will depict the joys and sorrows of Andy. Min. tncle Rim, Chester, the Widow Zander and even of Congress man Skink. Universal also announces the acquisition of Marion ortes, fife tion writer and playwright who VIII be assistant scenario editor and also a writer of original screen plays for the Universal organizations Jose phine CrowelI, who made herseIi famous by her acting as Catherine be Medici in "Intolerance, has been signed to play in tine company when will supporti Norma Talmadst m Ashes of Vengeance" craig Fiddle, Jr.. heir to the famous Riddle fortune in Philadelphia. has landed in tllm dom with fiNe trunks of clothes and has been signed by Robert tspn Cole. He will appear first in a small part m "Dayt ime Wives" Two months az" MT. Riddle was student at Prlnco- ton. Stan Laurel who came to Amer ica with the group of English muSic hall comedians. of whom ,harlle Chaplin was one. has been signed for five years by Hal Roach and will work on the same lot with Harold Lloyd. Laurel has just completed q three year vaudeville tour m the United States. Douglas falrbah ah tNs' in Robin Hood" has broken western records and is now in the twenty first week of it's showing here at theatre in which all seats are re served Charles Bradin, Theda Bara husband, has signed long term con tract to direct for the Goldwyn flc- lures corporation. as has Thomas J. Miranda. editor and title Writer. Who wrote the titles for "A tonnectlcut Yankee at King Arthar's Court Warner Brothers announce that they have signed Edmund Gouldng under long term contract to write orlglna screen plays for their presentation. Mir. Goulding. who wrote "FurN Tor Richard BartholmesS; "Peaeock Ny ley" "Jazzmania' and "Faseinat ion for Mae Murray and 'sI0l l~dhle David" another Barthoimcss success, has just completed a new novel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
Fiue Mouie Stars Coming
 As Feature For This Week

Personal appearance in Birming- ham of five movie stars features this weeks schedule of attractions at moving picture and vaudeville houses. Will Morrissey is bringing Billy West. E.thiyn Gibson, Mar euerite Marsh and Gabriel Renaldo 10 Loew's Bijou Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday,. Singing and musi- cal acts are vaudeville headliners at both the Lyric and Loew's. Henry E. Walthall, an Alabama man, in Parted Curtains" is the Lyric film star for the first half of the week. Frank Mayo comes the last half in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
HAYS T0 QUIT SOON AS STORM RACES OVER H|S FAIRNESS
Andy Gump to Appear in Movies--Reid's Widow
 Persists in Plan
tCOpyright. 1923, for The Age-HeroId D! North American Newspaper
 Aliiance.p

Los ANGELES, Cal. March 24.- HollXWood's sNmpathies are all vita Dorothy Davenport. Wallace Reid's widow, in her fued with the late stars mother and sisters over the advisability of starring in a "Depe" picture, the proceeds of which are lo be used for founding the Wallace Reid anti-narcotic memorial santa rum here. Reid's relatives say the fact that he died because of his fight against the drug habit was merely an incident ot-his career and should be soon forgotten Dorothy Daven- port replies that Wallace Reid died a national hero because of his brave fight. that if he could express a wish today he would want his untimely taking off to serve always as a warning against drugs and that he would think no memorial could be IS fitting as a sanitarium where other unfortunates will be nursed back to health, strength and usefulness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25

Shadow I.sne," which Dodd, Mead X Co. will publish next fall Warner Brothers will produce this new novel as screen play. Eleanore Coffee and John Goodrich engaged to adapt to the screen the novels of Harold Bell Wright. which will be produced by the Principal Pictures corporation, have left for Ml Wright's ranch near Tucson, Ariz., to confer with the author. They will go next to Imperial Valley, Cal. which Is the setting for The Winning of Barbara Worth" the first of the Wrieht novels to be presented in mot ion nicture form.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
HAYS MAY QUIT

VIII Hays contract with the pig motion picture producers has two years 10 run, but betting is even in Hollywood that he will resign before his time is up. The bitter denuncia- ton of Hays by Sidney < Cohen. head of the Motion Picture Theater Own CTS of America, who charges that the former cabinet member is working solely to drive independent eXhibi- tors out of business and to enable the producers to control all the thea ters is considered of prime impor- tance here. Following the Cohen in dictment the suit of Sidney E. sam uelson against Hays and forty odd big producers, asking Slo0.000 dam ages for driving him out of business. is taken as the final revela tion of Mr. Hays real work Hereafter the former postmaster general will not be referred to in Hollywood as the "Uplifter of the Movies and Doug las Fairbanks appellation for him as the hired fiXer'' will stick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
"PO0R NEWS WIVES
 ACChZ AR

fame. The star herself has declared that Mad Love" and Passion" are her two best pictures.
 The scope for acting in Mad Love" is unusually varied. The star runs the whole gamut of human emotions in this finland plays upon 70 the hearts of spectators with the sure practieed flyers of master mus- elan strumming upon the strings of q harp, if is reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
IN REAL. LIFE

The mplaints of fans that pie ture play plots are so filled with CO incidents that they are not true to life became questionable this week when a real life tragedy that ended the career of q well known character actor would have been aVerted had a telephone call come l5 minutes earlier. Joe McDermott prominent in screen plays since the old Biograph days. killed himself by inhaling gas. He had not been employed of late and his friends thought he was jest ing when he smilingly said he guessed he would end it all if he did not get q coveted part in a new Uni versal production. Days passed; no call came. Word was noised around that the part had been filled. Me permott penned farewell note. turned on the gas. and died, The proprietor of his apartment house answered the telephone. Please tell MT. McDermott to telephone the cast ing director at Universal at once" Right away surely" knock at McDcrmott's door. No answer The odor of gas--a summons to the police. The undertaken. Things like that don't happen in real life" the fans and film critics say.