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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
Mistakes in Bidding at Auction
OVERESTIMATING'A ASSISTING HANDS.

partner for two tricks. and unless the
PARTNER has more than these two tricks'
he should not assist. If we examine
hand carefully we shall see that. tested
bv our rule. there is not a single trick
In it, yet he bids on it as II he had three.
But for the fact that II holds the ace OF
diamonds. Y would never have taken
trick In the play that followed
B overcalled with two no-trumps, ana
H. Judging from his partners assist that
dummy would lay down at least three
tricks possible and two certain. bid three
hearts. When b doubled. redoubied, as
he could count on six trump tricks, ace
Of diamonds in his own hand. and two
tricks in his partners. which is nine. ana
there should be ten, his partner should
have three tricks to justify his assist
AS soon as club was lead and saw
dummy's cards. he realized that there
was not a trick in the hand except by
good luck, and all he made was the ODD,
losing 400 points by the redouble, all OF
which was due to US unjustifable assist
ing bid on an overestimated hand.
The play turned on the trump suit at
the end A led club. king covering the
queen and ace winning. ruHed the
next trick and led spade. which went
to B, who led another club, and let n
lead another spade, which went to A
Then A led a diamond, which Il won and
returned. taking a diamond discard on
dunmy's good spade.
Being then all trumps, Il led trump
from dummy and put on the queen. rms
cost a trick, as he had to lead trump
up to 3. who won it and forced with the
third diamond, making ace and jack OF
trumps at the end.
Had made no assisting bid, would
have left B in with his two no-trumps.
because when a partner does not assist
1t does not mean that he has two tricks.
but only that he has not more than two
He may not have any. On the no-trump
proposition. all that A and would have
L oII %r,x, oC
not lead a second heart. but shift to a
spade, and Y would refuse TO play the
king of clubs for three rounds, SO as to
be sure to block the suit.
This would have cost A and r ~
points. instead of their winning 400 in
penalties. The difference is due en-
tirely to Us overestmating his hand and
leading his partner out of his depth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
Latest American Fashions
BY CORA MOORE.

Never have there been such opportuni-
ties for the colored linens. To be sure
they still do not lend themselves very ad
vantageously to frills, and they keep
rather within the confines of tailored ef-
fects. but, at that. there is no lack Of va
riety in the way they are being made up
this spring, and the ajority of the mod
els are extremely smart. Bold embroid-
cries, stitched landings, strappings and
buttons comprise their trimming list, but
more than occasionally one sees a sash
added that somehow detracts not a whit
from the desired tailor like appearance.
1t is an attractive model that has been
selected for illustration. In brick red
butchers linen, the skirt has a little full
ness all the way around. The opening
Of the double-breasted blouse with it's mar
row strappings of the linen, fixed with
crystal buttons, Is continued down the
hips, ending in little curve toward the
left. Then this line is repeated as
purely ornamental device below the
knees. and black silk sash is intro
duced down the side.
Black is utilized quite extensively for
trimming linens In one pretty dress OF
a hair line checked pattern it forms
broad bands over the shoulders. about
the cuffs, and about the foot hem with
many tiny, satin-covered buttons ranged
everywhere alongside. Black linens, too.
are a new wrinkle. In one black linen
| the trimming consists Of scarlet pipings
| and facings and another, keeping to
| the black, is given a deep foot hem OF
| black satin, a satin collar. and sash and
| tabs rising from the belt. With this IS
worn a large black hat with a long scar
| let fancy" aimed out straight from the
| side front of the crown.
To return to the colored linen here Is
another suggestion, little more compli-
| Gated in detail but still simple of gen.
| eral line, as the linen costume should be.
Down the side front are three inch-wide
plaits to which. joining the last one. is
| the back section, straight and semi
| fitted at the top. At the opposite side
1t is suddenly slashed diagonally UP to
about half length, where. just as alb
| ruptly it turns a corner to run in an
| other diagonal line that carries it UP to
the hip. From there it continues In a
perfectly straight line up under the belt
to the bust.
This latter edge is trimmed with a Sc
ries of narrow linen braid strappings and
small buttons. The F-shaped neck Is
banded with some embroidery, in dull
colors little fullness is let in across
the bust through two tiny plaits held in
by the strapped band down the front, and
there is a tucker of white muslin simply
stitched across the top.
The finer linen weaves are. OF course,
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dealt and bid heart. a. who could
ruff the hearts. bid two clubs, so as not
to let tho heart contract get in too cheap
l.. Instead Of letting r pull his partner
out of declaration that could never go
game bid two hearts. without even
stopping TO count up the exact trick-tak-
ing value of his cards.
Every original declarer counts on his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
BY R. F. FOSTER.

One common fault at auction is due to
the enthusiastic temperament. or what
might be called optimism. 1t requires
considerable practice. combined with the
exercise of good judgment. to determine
Just how many tricks a hand is worth
under given circumstances, and no mis-
take is more common than for a player
TO count UP a hand with just one sure
trick in it as good for three.
There are only two sure-trick COM
binations in the bidding part Of the game:
The ace of a suit or both king and queen
The rule for estimating the value Of any
other cards is to credit your partner with
power to lead the suit only twice and
to hold no winning card in 1t.
Tested by this rule the queen Jack-ten
is not a sure trick neither Is king and
jack. nor even king-jack-ten. as ace and
queen may both lie over you. To make
a trick with the queen jack-ten, Your
partner must lead the suit twice to clear
it and once more to bring 1t in. which
he cannot do unless he has more than
two of the suit himself. This simple rule
is neglected every day. Take this case:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
LATEST HOSIERY STYLES
FOR SUMMER WEAR

The average American woman is fortu-
nately more sensible in the matter of
footwear than her Partisan sisters. who
are running to absurd extremes this sea-
son. not only in the matter OF elaborate
materials. but in the height and slimness
of their heels. At recent race meeting
in Paris it was only by great skill that
the wearers of high heels kept their bal
ance at all. and they hobbled rather than
walked. and had the appearance of being
deformed at the knees
In dances 1t is only possible to glide;
the wearers of such heels are balanced
entirely on their toes.
II beauty were achieved by such sac
rifice to comfort one might understand
this high-heeled craze. but 1t Is positively
ugly and unsightly to behold the natural
foot so distorted and although We follow
Frances lead in fashion to a large ex-
tent let us taboo very strenuously this
ridiculous fashion in heels.
At present the summer shoes are cut
sensibly For the most part we see tones
of grays and tans in suede and velvet
calf, with neat little bows across, and
where colored footgear is introduced 1t
appears in the uppers to a patent go
loshed shoe. Thebuckled shape will be
worn great deal this year with the pam
nier dress.
For evening pretty slippers are made
mostly of soft satin to match the frock
or in some pretty contrasting shade.
Suede shoes are dainty also for evening
wear, and many gold and silver slippers
will be seen at smart functions this sea-
son. Except for tiny bows or paste buck
les and sometimes a little embroidery. the
shoes are simple and neat.
The introduction of shot taffeta dress
has occasioned wave In favor of shot
effects In hosiery. and many women are
wearing bright color silks under con-
trasting shade Naturally these stockings
are of gossamer lightness to avoid bulk.
Fine openWOrk silk stockings and some
pretty embroidered silks are among the
newest designs, but the most generally
popular hose for outdoor wear Is the
plain or checked silk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21

of the hem, and. again. making a finish
on the bottom OF fringe. ball ar
straight. taking the hem all around
the edge of the blouse. In making the
hem of net to go all around. care must
be taken to cut 1t long enough to allow
for corners. These take more than the
amateur dressmaker may think. Tho
lace should be laid fiat upon the table
and the net pinned to IL very carefully.
The corners must be made a true bias,
otherwise they will not sit wen. bur Will
draw. betraying poor workmanship BY
threading with different ribbons or vel.
vets one might have a variety.
The cotton cluny is cream and ecru.
is richer looking than the white. bur
the shade known arabe is not "A Sue
cess in the cheaper grades of lace rs
trimming i'm the wardrobe. though IL IS
very effectively used in home decoration.
Cotton cluny. filet and similar weavss
are more appropriate for wear over
frocks OF heavy linen, taffeta, the soft.
thin wooden goods and the family of pom
gee silks.
Ecru over coral pink. with threadings
Of golden brown velvet. is an attractive
combination, ana SO Is old rose velvet
cream lace and q baby blue drsss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
sARToRIAL HINTS.
By Elizabeth Lee.

Now that lace is SO cheap any girl
can afford to have two or three pretty
warehouses made OF 1t. and IL different
kinds are chosen it is possible to make
three do duty for morning, noon and
night wear Almost any kind Of dress
viii answer as a foundation
AS an example OF the low cost OF these
attractive additions to ones costumes /
saw a girl buy enough lace to fashion a
full-size oberblouse for 50 cents She
chose the cotton cluny. four yards at 10
cents yard. quite wide, and four yards
of narrower, which she said she was GO
ing to make up in stripes. using the mar
row and the wide lace alternately
Surprising one decided upon white
cream and ecru for the three tones the
lace could be made up as follows:
The white will be prettier for wear
over lingerie frocks than the colored
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
Diaphanous Materials.

Malfnes and chantilly are used with
charming pleated and embroidered chiffon
and tulle and mousseline de sole. and
vice versa. when the petticoat Of lace has
a dainty draped tunic Of daphanoIs ma
terial. on which lace applications to
match the skirt appear also.
Dainty tunics Of broderie Anglaise and
silk muslin will be a feature also Of the
muslin and lawn suremer frocks. and
these are extremely cool and delightful
for young girls. TUNES of muslin and
lawn arc most effective, too, draped over
satin and charmeuSe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
Household Helps.

Apply kenoserss with rag when YOU
are about to put your stoves away. This
will prevent them from rusting.
A teaspoonful OF borax put In the last
water in which clothes are rinsed will
whiten them surprisingly. Pound tho DO.
rax so it will dissolve easily
One teaspoonfl Of ammonia to tea.
cupful of water applied with a rag VIII
cleanse silver or gold jewelry.
Clear boiling water will remove tea
stains. Pour the water through the stain
and thus prevent its spreading.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
An lnvigorating Tonic
After Weakening Sickness

Mrs. r. Foster used Duffy's
Pure Malt Whiskey with
fine results while Conva-
lescing from typhoid. 1t re-
stored her strength and
made her feel like a new
woman.
Il used Duffys Pure Malt
Whiskev when recovering from
typhoid fever. and it strength
ened me and built me up and
made me feel like a new woman.
We keep it in the house all the
time and would not be without
il. 1t is the best all-around FAM
ilv medicine. If people knew
what it has done for me and
others. I am sure more would
use it than do. There is moth
ing like using Duhfv's Pure Malt
Nhiskey after weakening sick
ness of any kind" Mrs. r
Foster. 26o4 W. 18th ST., Cleve-
land. Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
A SPECIAL SOAP
FOR TENDER SKIN
POslam Soap Ia the Safest and
Most Beneficial for Toilet
and Bath.

Poslam Soap surprises and delights every
user. 1t IL more than q merc soap-a soap
plus healing goodness. Its superiority Is
in its absolute purity. its antiseptic and
germicfdal qualities and its healthful ef-
feet upon the skin. These unusual prop
critics are obtained by medication with
Poslam. the great skin remedy. making
every use OF this soap. for toilet or bath,
q source Of positive benefit.
Poslam Soap 10 without equal for tender
skin; the ideal nursery soap. gratefui'
soothing and non-irritating. Every mother
may rely upon its absolute safety ana
purity.
Posiam Soap makes compilations clear.
hands soft. Beauties the skin ana I'M
proves Its color and texture. The b'st
shampoo for dandruff-z greatly benenciai
whenever scalp difficulties exist.
Unusually large and lasting cake: price.
q cents. For sale by O'Donnell's and Al
druggists.
For free sample write to the Emergency
Laboratories, 80 West 25th Street. New
York City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
Sweeping Mating.

When sweeping mating to avoid tear
ing the fabric. slip covering of flannel
over the broom. The flannel will take up
the dust easily and will save the mating
much wear.
The Ordway new era., 1912-09-06
TWO New Ideas.

If you wish to give your lingerie
frock the very latest whim of the fash
ion realm add narrow bands OF brown
fur. These bands of fur edging floun-
ces and drapery of the most transpa-
rent and f1lmy net and chiffon dresses
were one of the most marked features
Of the drag race at Auteuil. 1t is one
Of those curious combinations in
which the French revel, but at the
same time 1t Is effective.
Another popular fancy is the scarf
of maine attached to the gown on one
shoulder and thrown around the figure
in artistic abandon. In fact, maline
will be found surprisingly useful in re-
freshing slightly worn gowns, whether
used as scarf, neck ruche, sash or fin.
ishing the sleeves. There Is now a
waterproof maline on the market
which neither the dampness of the
shore nor an unexpected shower can
wilt.
The Ordway new era., 1912-09-06
ANNE AvERTED CRIME
BY Marrying the Only Man She
Loved.
BY A. MARIA CRAWFORD.

His weekly letter. due on Thursday
morning. was not at her plate when
she came down to breakfast. She ran
through her mail hurriediy. an un.
pleasant suspicion chilling her heart.
What does Tom write? Is It time
for one OF those-those roundups he
told lie about when he was here?"
Il don't know. mother. There's
no letter from him this morning."
THE poor boy must be Ill. I'll
have your father telegraph at once"
Il would rather you wouldn't do
that-not just yet. The mail may be
late"
Late? It is a strange thing that
1t has never been late before. In three
or four years. think OF Tom Mar.
shall as one Of my own children. His
mother was my best friend. and she
would appreciate my interest II she
were alive today"
Not when you have q MARRIAGE
able daughter" said Anne smiling.
In the privacy OF her own room, an
hour later. she read again his last
letter.
IF you don't object. Anne" It ran.
Il would like to read bits of your
letter dated the twentieth to q little
girl out here. She Is a pretty little
thing and often helps me pass away
time. Your letters are gems. fragrant
with my old life. and would like
her to hear a part OF the one l men.
toned"
Anne looked up over her desk
where his picture had hung ever since
she came home from school, He had
been a student in the great university
near her own college. When he was
graduated he had gone west to a
ranch owned by his father. He was
determined to make good In the
world as a man.
II want to be . mans man, Anne"
he had told her. mot a weakling. l
don't want to stay in the east and
be pushed by dads friends and have
to frequent pink teas and dinner
parties. I am going to get away
from the people who know me so
that will be forced to stand or fall
on my own resources"
He had found the west, robbed Of
its glamour Of romance and adven.
ture. to be the very place to test
his strength and ability. Discouraged
The Ordway new era., 1912-09-06

I A hat. recently designed. Is made
entirely Of chiffon and silk roses in
the most exquisite shadings Of pale
pink and rose color. 1t Is q along
these tones Of pink in which there is
a hint Of lavender and which gradual
ly merge into American Beauty reds.
through an enchanting range Of color.
The shape is odd and new-a point.
ed turban high in front. The frame.
made Of wire. is edged with a fold Of
satln In deep rose color and a bow OF
ribbon in the same shade finishes the
back.
The shape Ats the head closely and
Is rather small. The roses are crowd
ed in rows about the top and sides
and they cover every inch Of space
except a narrow border where the
satin outlines the shape about the
face.
This is one of those useful turbans
that are worn at any season Of the
The Ordway new era., 1912-09-06
PRESENT FOR ENGAGED GIRL
An Apron to slip on When Bride Does
Housework 10 Always Ae-
ceptabie.

A useful and attractive gift for an
engaged girl Is an apron that may
be slipped on when the bride does
housework, and wishes to keep pre-
sentable. Just this type Of apron is
hard to buy, SO is doubly acceptable.
Probably the most useful kind Is q
studio apron, such as is used by the
woman artist. Get good pattern
with sleeves reaching to the wrists
and cut without too much fullness.
Choose pink gingham Of fine quality
or clear black and white. stripe,
which always washes we'll.
For the former trim the neck
which should be cut slightly square
and sleeves with a two-inch insertion
of white embroidery, and fasten at
the back with white pearl buttons.
The black and white apron may be
trimmed with black bias bands, or
with white cotton bands embroidered
in a cross-stitch design in black.
A somewhat dressier apron, though
not SO useful for protection, is made
like a waitress apron. with straps
over the shoulders. A pretty effect
is had with ecru or pale pink percale.
the straps embroidered in cross
stitch band that is carried on each
side to the bottom of the apron. The
hem at bottom and sides is finished
with a row Of two-chain stitch-bands.
Use several tones Of brown or red
mercerized cotton on the ecru apron,
and white or black on the pink one.
The Ordway new era., 1912-09-06
What She Wanted,

Jim Mann was on his way back
from Chicago, and couldn't help hear
ing the conversation of the couple in
the section right behind his. They
looked like newly married folks, but
were not on their honeymoon, as Mann
learned by deduction. The woman laid
down a newspaper she had been read
ing and said to her husband:
DO you know, I wish had one of
these affinities? Oh, think it would
be just grand to sit on a rock with
somebody and have him rave about
the Incompatible golden color of my
hair and tell me that my eyes were
the most beautiful in the whole
world and"
"Uh, huh," said the husband, yawn-
ing.
And that the delicate pink Of my
cheeks has been painted there by the
angels. and that he couldn't live with
out me. Ooh, think an affinity like
that would be-
"Tisn't an affinity you want" in
terrupted her husband. "What YOU
seem to want is plain, old-fashioned
liar"
The Ordway new era., 1912-09-06
"No," She Said Quietly.

many times, yet always manfully
brave, he succeeded in carving out
future for himself as he had
dreamed.
Weeks went by, then months, and
still Anne had no word from him.
She had answered his last letter
promptly assuring him Of no objec-
ton in case he still cared to read
parts Of her letter to a stranger.
Months added to months made a
year of silence Then Anne went
away with her mother to the noun
tains. A few days after she left
home her father telegraphed her
that Tom Marshall had appeared and
wanted to see her.
Don't tell where we are," she an
swered, and settled down to enjoy
the courtship Of Standfleld Meyers,
who had followed her to the noun
tains and who offered balm for her
wounded pride.
One evening as she swayed with
young Meyers to the music in the
ballroom of the hotel she saw Tom
Marshall standing in the entrance,
his eyes fixed on her. She nodded
pleasantly, much as she would have
done to any casual acquaintance.
The music stopped when she was
near a door across the room. She
hurried into the darkness, and plead
ing n headache to her partner, went
directly down the long veranda,
through a French window and so
gained the elevator without encoun-
tering Marshall A nights rest, she
reflected. would fit her for the ordeal
Of meeting his wife. Her fathers
letter that day stated that Marshall
had with him a beautiful young
woman whom he had heard called
Mrs. Marshall.
Anne was conscious of the gossip
over the bridge tables and embroid-
cry frames as she started out for a
tramp with Meyers the next morning.
The engagement Of the two would be
announced at the beginning of the
season in town. the marriage to take
place the following spring, so one
declared. Anne was glad that such q
story was abroad. Marshall would be
sure to hear it and so realize how
little she really cared for him. Later,
The Ordway new era., 1912-09-06
ECZEMA IN RED BL0TcHEs

205 Kanter Ave-. Detroit, Mich
"Some time last summer was taken
with eczema. 1t began in my hair
FIRST with red blotches, then scaly,
spreading to my face. The blotches
were red on my face. dry and scaly.
not large: on my scalp they were
larger. some scabby. They came on
my hands. The inside Of my hands
were all little Jumps as though full Of
shot about onesixteenth Of an inch
under the skin. Then they went to
the outside and between and all over
my fingers. It also began on the bot
toms Of my feet and the calves Of my
legs. and Itch. oh. my! I never had
anything like 1t and hope never will
again. Tho Itching was terrible. My
hands got so could scarcely work.
II tried different eczema ointments
but without results. I also took medi-
cine for It but It did no good. l saw
the advertisement for q sample Of
Cuticura Ointment and Soap and sent
for one. They did me so much good
I bought some more. using them as
per directions. and in about three
weeks was we'll again. Cuticura Soap
and Ointment entirely cured me-"
(Signed) Benz. Passage. Apr. 8. 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample OF each
free. with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura. Dept. L. Boston"
The Ordway new era., 1912-09-06
Professional Instinct,

Some Of the newspaper correspond
ents have to work without pause at
conventions. grinding out interminable
strings Of copy for Transmission by
telegraph. On such occasions 1t is
not uncommon for four or five who
are friendly to each other to form
combinations and exchange reports.
The simplest way to do this is to have
each writer make carbon copies Of his
days work. Five weary correspond
ents were occupying one room in
Michigan avenue, and four OF them
had keeled out on beds, while
the fifth continued to pound his
mill. What are you writingo"
asked one of them, after a while. "A
letter to my wife," "Give us carbons," !"
yelled the four in chorus.-The Ar
gonaut.