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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-25
BRIDGE
By GEORGE Killing.

South declared one no-trump, West
passed. East said two royals to direct
the lead and North, with strength in
two suits, declared two no-trump, spec
ulating upon the chance of stopping the
opponents suit. East passed, but West
made it three royals, bidding high at
rubber game.
South declared three no-trump, when
the bidding came to him, knowing that
his partner had either a second stopper
in spades or it's equivalent in strength
outside. Neither opponent felt Justi-
fed in risking a double with the cards
they held, so South's bid was final.
West led the queen of spades to his
partners declared suit at the opening,
East playing low, and South winning
with the king. Four rounds Of hearts
followed, on which East discarded
, three spades to protect his other suits.
South in the lead at the fourth heart
played the Jack of clubs to induce a
second hand cover. West won the
trick with the lone ace and led his
fourth best diamond, South holding on
until the third round of the suit. a
low spade put East in with the ace and
forced a lead of clubs, his only re-
naming suit.
The final result showed nine tricks,
game and rubber for North and South.
their opponents making only their two
aces and two tricks in diamonds.
To these four tricks another trick in
clubs sufficient to save the game would
have been added had South led an
other club instead of throwing the
lead TO East with spade. Aside from
Vests number showing in diamonds
which marked East with three exactly
in the suit, South realized that no
form of strategy would have induced
East TO discard so many spades unless
he had some high card TO protect in
clubs. Vests immediate play OF the
ace Of clubs also marked his holding OF
a single card in the suit later when
his length in diamonds was disclosed.
Had East been alive 10 the situation
and properly defended the hand, an
other trick would have been his re-
ward and the game saved. Before per-
hitting South TO exhaust his diamonds
he should have played his ace OF spades
to escape damaging lead afterward.
Another common mistake in the
play off is in the average players fail
ure to show length in a suit led to
partners bid where the player has
supported the declaration. 1t is always
proper, OF course, to lead high 10 a
partners declared suit where ehe bid
has been unsupported, in order to give
ones partner the location OF the hlgn
cards of his suit, If any are missing;
But with support and with pronounced
length in a partners suit. it is always
proper to indicate length so that ne
NAV be able 10 govern his play accord
ingly.
In the following hand, taken from
actual play. although the play OF south
evidenced great ability in the handling
of his small cards, nevertheless 1t was
within the province of West TO nave
compelled a correct play by his part
ner had he shown length in his part
ner's declared suit.
The hand:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-25

ryx HERE is small doubt that large
1 majority of auction players-in
the East, at least-are in favor
of amending the present auction code
by eliminating the dual spade values,
giving spades COR royals the value of
nine only, making clubs as six the low
est valued suit. and the increasing Of
slams to 90 and 100 each
All other suggested changes meet
with disapproval. 1t is certain that
nullos, tigers, reverse bids, etc, and all
freak amendments are given light con-
sideration.
A poll of players taken recently at a
large duplicate auction contest showed
a large percentage in favor of the two
amendments and against the freak sug-
gestions. Few recognized players Of
ability in this section seem TO favor
other changes, and some even hold to
the present code, with the limitation OF
spade bids placed at two.
We have the opinion of several OF
the best rated players in New York
who are also firm in the stand taken
that the code should be amended by
representatives of recognized clubs.
Auction Is a game that requires con-
centration and careful thought as to the
details of score and the bearing upon
anv declarations made; details Of bid
ding, especially in the suHciency OF
hids to over-call One of the most com
mon and most senseless faults Is the
constant making of underblds. But no
excuse can be offered for the common
error in the play-of that is as funda-
mental and simple as the dlnerence pc
tween the form and color OF the SPADE
and diamond pips.
Another common error in the play-on
ia the constant lack of appreciation OF
position and the result upon game or
rubber by allowing an opponent to force
a position that requires lead away
from an otherwise taking card that Will
make or save the game. This CONDITION
REQUIRES the close attention 70 discardS
and their relation TO the bidding ana
play, a condition that is probably vlo-
lated oftener than any part IN play;
Watch the dscards should be repeated
by the average player at the opening
Of every hand.
In the following hand, taken from
actual play, in duplicate contest, the
failure 10 coordinate discards and posi-
ton proved very expensive for East
The hand:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-25

A regular meeting Of the Legislative
League Of New York, Mrs. Thomas
Slack president, will be held on Thurs
day, May 6, at the Housewives League
% West Forty-ffth Street, for the pur-
pose of holding it's election.
Mrs. William B. Smith, president Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-25
AUCTION

~ HERE is small doubt that large
4 majority of auction players-in
the East, at least--are in favor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-25

Mrs. Cynthia Westover Alden, -presi-
dent; the Jennie Atwood Case Memo
rial Shakespeare Circle, Mrs. Helen
warburton Joy, PRESIDENT; Mundell
Choral Club, Mrs. John J. Gillies,
president; Rutgers Alumne Associa-
ton of New York City, Mrs. J. de la z.
Lozier, president, and Women's Auxil-
larry of the Brooklyn Hebrew Orphan
Asylum, Mrs. Otto Kempner, president.
The regular monthly business meet
ing of Knickerbocker Chapter, Daugh-
tiers of the American Revolution, was
held last Friday afternoon at the Hotel
McAlpin, with the regent, Mrs. Simon
Baruch, presiding. The guest Of honor
was Miss Cady Whaley, regent Of Re-
turn Jonathan Meigs Chapter, OF Pom
eroy, Ohio, who spoke to the members
of the work in Ohio.
The last Of the regular meetings OF
the Post Parliament took place Friday,
the ODD, at the Waldorf Astoria. A
luncheon will take place at the Hotel
McAlpin on Thursday, May 8. at l p. m.
Tickets for same may be obtained from
Mrs. W. R. Steward, 100 Riverside
Drive.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-25

o Crippled Children will be given at the
Colonial Theatre on the evening OF
April 20.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-25

The Russian Balalaika Orchestra. Mr.
Julian Fuhs. conductor. furnished the
accompaniment for two numbers.
sang. The songs of Russia were illus
trated by Miss Constance Purdy in a
lecture recital. with Miss Mabel Ham
mond at the piano. The Baroness Won
Klenner was the speaker Of the after
noon: subject, "The Opera of the
Moujiks." Mrs. Haryot Holt Dey pre-
sided and Mrs. Archie Fisk was chair
man of reception.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-25

Hochstein, violinist; Miss Anna Katz-
cnbach, monologuist, and Mrs. Richard
Hutchinson Stearns. The annual cleo
tion will be held on Friday, May I, at
the Plaza.
The Iowa New Workers held their
last programme day of the season on
Friday afternoon, April %, at the As
tor, Mrs. James S. Clarkson, president,
presiding. Mrs. Frank Woelber was
chairman Of music and Mrs. w. r. Pat
terson chairman of the day. Frank
Weber, violinist; Miss Viola Palmer,
pianist; Miss Olive Trautman, classic
dancer; Miss Alberta, singer and plan
list, and Mrs. Harriet Cartwright enter
tanned.
The annual white and gold breakfast
of the New York Mozart Society. Mrs:
Noble Mcconnell president, will be held
next Saturday at the Hotel Aston. The
president and most of the officers will
be in naval uniform, and the ship Mo-
cart will float into the ballroom in com
mand of Rear Admiral Mrs. Samuel
Gardner Estabrook, who Is in charge Of
the breakfast. Dancing will follow the
breakfast.
The Rockville Centre Equal Suffrage
Club will give tea on Tuesday after
noon, May 4, at the home of Mrs. Har-
~ W. Reeve, So Shellbank Place, in
honor of the new officers Of the club.
They are: President. Mrs. Jeanne Ma
rion Doane; first vice-president, Mrs.
Kenneth S. Hogg; second vice-presi-
dent. Mrs. Everett F. Griffith; recording
secretary, Mrs. Loren II. Rockwell; cor
responding secretary, Mrs. Walter l..
Finn; treasurer, Loren II. Rockwell, and
auditor, Walter l.. Finn.
A benefit for the Summer Home for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-25

Clio will hold its last regular meet
ing for the season on Monday at the
Hotel Aston. The installation Of the
recently elected officers will be fol-
lowed by programme, Of which Mrs.
+. Eugene Allenduf is chairman. The
annual luncheon of Clio will be held on
April p at the Hotel Savoy. Mrs.
Eiinor Foster will read Candida" Miss
Bicknell Will be the soloist, and the
Misses Hopper and Mrs. Hopper Will
entertain with dancing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-25

The music of Russia constituted the
programme of entertainment at the
Woman's Press Club at reception IN
the Aston Gallery Of the Waldorf-As-
toria yesterday afternoon april 24).
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-25

The Fort Washington branch of the
International Child Welfare League
has elected the following officers:
Director. Miss Florence A. Youmans;
vice-director. Miss Martha II. Jones';
secretary. Mrs. Frederick j. Dl,Nson;
treasurer, Mrs. Charles f. Chalmers;
historian, Mrs. Leila Tinsley.. The
chairmen Of committees are Mrs. j.
Sherman Moulton, Mrs. c. Virgins,
Miss Martha II. Jones. Mrs. Brooks
Matteson. Miss Ruth Pelletreau and
Mrs. Della Tinsley.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-04
MARYLAND WEEK
At Fifth Maryland Regiments Armory.
Baltimore, Nov. rs to 20.

Never before in the history of this
country have Government and State
worked in such harmony to diffuse
knowledge in theory and practice for
the benefit of the farmer and the flora
and horticulturist. The Government
is sending farm demonstrators to all
parts of the country who work with the
representatives of the various State
Agricultural Colleges in bringing to
notice of those who till the soil new
methods and new applications of old
methods in things pertaining to sue
cessful crop growing.
One of the most potent factors in
distributing valuable information first
hand to the farmers is through the
various meetings where the formers
congregate for self-betterment. There
is fast becoming a greater desire on
the part of farmers for interchange of
ideas and personal experience and
these meetings and clubs which tend 60
bring farmers of different localities
into closer relationship are now very
largely attended.
Maryland Week." to be held in Bal
timore in the Fifth Regiment Armory
on November 10th to Both. is designed
not only to bring together large num-
bers of local farmers, but also those
of nearby states, will listen with
much interest to speakers of reputa-
tion and vast experience. discourse on
the best way TO make farms pay and
to handle problems which arise among
the many enterprises conducted on all
well regulated farms.
Among the prominent men who will
deliver addresses during Maryland
Week" are Hon. Robert Crane, of Bal
timore; Mayor Preston, of Baltimore
Governor Phillips Lee Goldsborough
Col. A. w. Sisk. president of the Soci-
ETY., and, in all probability. the Gov
ernor-elect will be one of the speak
ers of the occasion.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-04
GOVERNOR DECLINES
TO INTERFERE WITH SENTENCE.
Circumstances Do Not Justify Inter.
ference With Death Sentence In
posed Upon BENZ. E. Davis
Convicted of Murder

After the most careful consideration
of the cas-, Governor Goldsborougl has
decided that there are no circumstances
which justify him in interfering with
the sentence of death imposed upon
Benjamin K. Davis by the Circuit
Court for Baltimore County after he
had been convicted of murder in the
first degree by killing his wife at st.
Denis, in that county. Accordingly,
the Governor has fixed Friday. Novem-
ber 18th as the day when Davis is to
be hung, and has sent the death war
rant to the Sheriff of Baltimore County
Governor Goldsborough stated that
he had considered the case most care
fully; had granted five or six hesrings
to counsel and others interested in the
case, and had referred the matter to
the State Lunacy Commission. The
latter. after going into the family his
tory of Davis and every circumstances
which might bear on his mentsl con
dition at the time of the murder and
since, reported that his mind was per
fectly sounj.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-04
Middies Show Real Football.

The Naval Academy regulars show
ed some real football for a period of
practice yesterday afternoon and gave
the loyal rooters. who are giving VI
their short recreation period in order
to encourage the team this week. some
thing to warm them up after they had
been played to a standstill for 20 min.
utes by the scrubs.
The regulars took the ball on their
own 30-yard line and carried it TO the
25.yard line of the scrubs. Then o
finely executed forward pass from
Miles TO Blodset resulted in a touch.
down. Again the Midshipmen were
happy when Westphal took the ball
on the kickoff and ran back for 40
yards, scattering would-be tacklers
in his way. Orr. the fast little fourth
class man, was a. quarterback with
Martin, Westphal and Miles complet.
ing II. Later Davis took Miles place.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-04
ST. MARY's SCHOOL.
List OF The Children Who Attained Dis
tincti0n During October.

The following children Of 81. Mary's
Paroohial School are are on the honor
roll for having obtained high marks
in studies sttendonoe. etc. during tho
past month
Grade TT-Daniel Keller, Albino
Dimmaggio. Jerome Tarleton. Cath
crime Bernstein, Myrtle Bassford, Eli
sabeth Collins. Frederick Callahan.
Elmer Robinson. Daniel Virgins
Grade III-Frederick Brown, Dora
Vallandingham, Preston Cantler. Wal
ter Musterman. Charles Myers. Enrico
Pantaleo. William Coughlin.
Grade IV-Augusta Brown, Marie
Callahan.
Grade V-Mary Cole. Rosalie Maca-
luso. Elisabeth Sanders, Charles Him
melhaber.
Grade VI-Beatrice Wahab. VIII
liam McWilliams, Gertrude Myers.
Alma Robec, Catherine Hahn.
Grade VIII - Eva Himmelhaber.
Cathleen Tolson.
Honorable Mention-Ella Williams.
Catherine LutZ, Ellen Cole, Eleanor
Hoff. Teresa Mayhew, Margaret Tar
Teton, Veronica Tarleton, Joanna Con
nell, Lena Macaluso Mary Dammeyer.
Anna Naughton, Catherine Kimball
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-04
PRACTICE GAMES
IMPROVE GENERAL STANDARD.
Basketball Season Has Started With q
Vim at Bladen St. ArmOry---
Candidates for Ouints.

Basketball has started with vim
At the Bladen St. Armory. Squads
from both Company M and the ma
chine gun company have been on the
ioor during the week, and it is be
ieved that the fact that two teams
will be organized will be great ben
eft TO both as il will give an excellent
opportunity for good practice games
and improve the general standard of
play.
Captain John Boone, of Company NJ.
has had the following candidates so
far: Musterman. Linton. II. Myers,
J. Saunders. l.. Parkinson, MeCarter.
Heyse and Saffield. Wash Craig Is
expected To return TO Annapolis short
iy. and Claude may report after the
football season at st. Johns is over
Henry Craig. who has enlisted in the
navy, is the only member of last
years squad who is sure not to be
available.
In the maehine-gun company squad
30 far. there are Kaiser. De Conway.
r. Jones, c Jones, w. Saunders.
Bright, Wistuba. Brady and Tucker,
and other candidates are expected
Tie Scouts are again ready for the
game. and all of the members Of last
years Unbeaten FIVE are ready for the
fray. With the plays grown older
and stronger, a rattIing team should
be developed this year. Bennie Holli-
day is captain and Wash. Claude man
ager.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-04
Minor Cases Tried
Today Before Circuit Court

The Circuit Court this morning de-
voted its time to two cases. Melvjna
Colbert. colored, pleaded guilty and
was sentenced to serve thirty days IN
jail and pay fine Of 81 and costs for
keeping disorderly house.
Herbert Brooks, tried before a
jury was found guilty Of the theft Of q
quantity Of provisions and household
belongings from John A. Jacobs, Of
Camp Parole. The theft occurred
when Jacobs left the things, which he
had just purchased in his wagon on
Calvert street one day during last
May. Brooks has not been sentenced.
The grand jury has returned pre-
sentiment against Arnold Martin alias
Shorty" Martin. the co.ored man who
on Saturday night. October l6 shot
and killed special officer Luther E.
Miller, az Glen Burnie
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-04
0UNTYCOMMISSIONERS
PISS MANY BILLS
Direct Clerk Tilghman to Deposit
$4,000 in Three Local Bank
ing Institutions.
FOR SINKING FUND.
Thos. Phipps Appointed Aboard Her
ring Bay Boat As County Man.

FUoUing the restup of yestedray,
sf.. the excitement of election or
4-t.y politicians and farmers from
NJ. act.ons Of the county hOcked to
.r1t tuDIs aGd were about the Court
H.Ise ? r9ughout this morning for
t1. re u lr Court Day" gathering.
Ta County Commissioners the Or
us 8s' Court, The County School Board,
auI he Circuit Court and Grand Jury
aa-e aiI n session
Iaa County Commissioner meeting
81 presided over by Commissioner
H of the Second District in the
.h.n-e ~ President Walton who is
.a 10 emergency Hospital recogerin-
f-ou an operation for appendicitis.
Ia- r ard passed a large number Of
b.Oe during the morning including the
account Of the County School Boaro for
l go TINS was divided into S36, :
600 lJr the teacher salary fund and
g .HJJ for the regular maintainance
anl.
Tue Commissioners directed Clerk
Tlg8man % deposit SIS. 600 in the
three local banking institutions toward
t1e 8nkng fund Of the Notes Payable
Floi. TINS will be divided as fol-
lows: S 800 IN the Farmers National
Bank: and SO $50 each in the Annapo.
us Banking and Trost Company and
the Annapolis Savings Institution.
Thomas r Pnipps. was app ointed
as the county man aboard the Herring
Bay Guard 3 from November 1st,
al "A salary Of $40 per month
Alice Williams, colored, of the lower
part of the county was committed 10
the Brownsville Asylum for colored
insane, upon the certificates of Drs.
Perrle AMI Caw10d., and Ella Slauck
of the Fifth District was committed to
IN, spring Grove Asylum upon certifi-
Gates by Drs Brooke and Horton.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-04

Cards have been received here
from Mr.. and Mrs. George Forbes TO
the marriage of their daughter Sara
Schuyler Long to MIR. James Irving
The ceremony will take place on Wed
nesdsy evening. November 10, at half
after six o'clock. in Saint Paul's
Protestant Episcopal Church, Chester
PA. Mr.. and Mrs. Irving will be al
home after December first at zoo Ker.
lin ST.. Chester, Pa.
Mr.. George Fos bes. the stepfsther
of the bride-to-be, is native of An
napolis. and now q prscticing attor
ney of Washington and Baltimore
de is lecturer and writer of some
note. and an author of several books
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-04
TRANSIT COMPANY FOR
SOUTHERN MARYLAND
Incorporated by J. J. pOyle, Geo.
Weems Williams and Frank
Gosnell, Jr.
TO OPERATE AUTO-BUSSES.
To Points in Southern Marvland---
Reliable Service and a Splendid
Enterprise.

The Southern Maryland Transit Com
pany has been Incorporated by J j.
Doyle, Geo Wsems Williams and
Frank Gosnen, Jr.. 20 operate transit
.ine ( auto husses 10 points in south
ern Mary land as far rs solomon Is.
land. The company has purchased
several steel buses of the front en-
trance enclosed type. and they viii be
delivered 50 that the line can he put
into operation on Sunday, November
l4tn. 1915.
These hus, es are of the very latest
type. seating eighteen pass engers.
electrically lighted. and ,quilp ped with
heat. so that they can be operated DUR
ing he winter months The seating
arrangement is well designed on each
side of a center aisle. each seat nav.
ing capeclty Of tWo sengers. IL
there - any one thing that should APP
peal 10 the people of Southern Mary
and II Is transportation facilities. and
It IS the ttention of this company To
operate an up to-date and thoroughly
reliable service, making direct connec-
tion with he cities of Washington,
Baltimore and Annapolis.
The future of the company OF course
will depend ent rely on the patronage.
and II is the intention To oI eratr ser
vice which viii permit the residents
of that section Of the State u visit
the cities OF Washington. Baltimore or
Annapolis and return To their homes
the same day The detail insofar as
schedule and rates. will be published
within the next few days.
The service viii fiji long fe't
want. II ~ q splendid enterprise and
cannot fail 20 meet with popular pa
tronage. It's success is assured
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-04
Army Finds Its Scrub
A Very Tough Problem.

The most strenuous scrimmage of
the year took place yesterday at West
Pnlnt the varsity and scrubs going
through one h ur sgru, Hing work with
out a score. The varsity got touch.
down. but It was only after II cad
Coach Daily had given them upward OF
a dozen downs on the scrubs yard
mark.
The coaches did not hesitate TO take
out the headiners who failed to real ze
that It was too busy day for trifllng.
and Captain Neyland, o'Hare and
Meacham all were sent TO the side
lines. Their places on the varsity
were filed by Jones. Holmes and
Engeldinger, respectively
A feature of the workout was a So
yard run by Gerhsrdt, the scrub
quarter, through the entire varsity
team.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-04
Rummage! Rummage !!

The annual autumn RUMMAGE
SALE will be held this year on No
vemOer ana 4. All persons having
rummage of any kind. clothes, shoes
coats, hats. fancy articles. or anything
In the way of RUMMAGE may send
same TO or notify Miss Adele Randall,
MISS Sue Muaford. or Mrs. Westbrook.
Send picture books. dolls and toys
for the Christmas Empty Stocking
ub TO Mrs Henry. Prince George
street adv. m. $50. ltwkly
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-04
RECEPTION AT COMMANDMENTS
On Saturday Afternoon From
TO 6.

The usual Saturday afternoon official
reception at the Commandant's Quar-
ters, Ia Porter Row, will be held on
Saturday afternoon, Nov. 6 from to
CLOCK. Mrs. Mutton, wire of Com
mander Louis Nj. Mutton, u. S. N, re-
ceiving.
Mrs. Mutton will be assisted in re-
ceiving by Mrs. Downes. wife of Lieu
tenant Commander John Downes. u.
S. NJ; Mrs. Lincoln, wife Of Com.
mander Gatewood Lincoln. U. S. N.
The young ladies assisting Mrs. Nul.
ton on Saturday will be Miss Elizabeth
Steele and Miss Marie Brooke.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-04
Cake Sale for Rishop,s Guild.

Under the auspices of the Bishops
Guild there will be a Cake Sale on
Saturday, Nov. from 10 a. m at the
residence of Mrs. Barnett B. Bowie.
l39 Conduit street.
The Bishops Guild pledges itself
each year TO raise a certain sum for
ihe Bishop of the Maryland diocese,
to keep open "silent" churches. and TO
aid feeble and disabled clergymen
and the clergy of poor parishes. The
cause appeals TO church people. Cakes
may be ordered by phone 552. See ad-
vertisement.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-04
Doing Nicely.

A telegram received from Norfolk.
Va by the wife Of Postmaster Thomas
j. Linthicum, states that her mother.
Mrs. David o. Parlett, who is a patient
at Norfolk Hospital. is doing nicely.
Mrs. Parlett is recovering from
recent operation and is reported to be
doing as well as can be expected.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-11-04
Change of Residence.

MIR. ". A. Landou. manager of the
Palace Theatre. Main street, and Mrs.
Landon. who have been residing on
Green street. have moved to III Mar
ket street which residence they are
now occupying. This house was occu
pied for msny years by Mrs. Benjamin
Welsh.