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25 min. – open in one – C.D.F. in 3 – close in one – As is well known by every manager who has ever played him, Morton is a chronic “kicker” and can cause more trouble and dissatisfaction among the performers in five minutes than most performers can in an hour. He walked in this morning with the nonchalance of an after-dinner speaker and issued his ultimatum. He would positively not go on until his time was changed. He didn’t like several things. Will Cressy was billed over him, as was the Sextette – as they should be. He succeeded in raising a rumpus, and compelled us to change the whole show. Of course, the act is an excellent one; but it is a question if it would make good without the little girl, who is really the whole show. She simply carries the act. In the opening in one the elder Morton has to resort to swearing to make any impression. Mr. Albee was greatly displeased with his actions this morning; and if we every play the act again, there will have to be an understanding before 11 o’clock Monday morning.