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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-06-25

1T is astonishing how many games are lost
by bad defense. If one will watch the
Il play Of any expert one will find many
occasions TO remark upon the gifts he
gets from plsyor- who are not in his class.
In duplicate games, if one Of these cracks is
asked how he came TO 20 game on certain
hand he probably will smile and remark;
"Well, they helped me a little
Few moderate players realize the impor-
lance Of detail in the defensive play. Take
such an apparently simple matter as the leads.
Any one should be able 10 learn them by
heart in about twenty minutes, as there are
only six 'cardsto lead from any combination,
one Of the five honors. or the fourth-best.
In spite Of this, one may see games lost in
any sitting, simply through bad leading. In
many cases, however, it makes no difference.
Take this situation. The bid is no trump.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-06-25
By R. F. FOSTER

spade. The small club saves the game. If A
lets the queen hold on the second trump lead.
The return Of the spade sets the contract,
holding down TO the odd trick IL Y leads
trumps again. instead Of rufFng n spade with
dummys queen. The immediate return Of
the club by A. after unlocking, would set
the contract.
This would seem to show that there were
about five different ways Of playing the de-
tense that would have saved the game or set
the contract, and they picked the only one
to miss them both. Just as soon as dummy's
clubs were good it was easy for Y to lead
another trump. II A lets the queen hold
he will have to ruff the clubs with the ace,
and dummy still has a re-entry. If A wins
the queen he will have 10 lead, and three clubs
make, giving Y three dscards and the game.
II A unblocks the clubs, which he should
do, especially as he sees the Importance of
the lead, he can see that dummys diamond
must be taken out before the clubs are
established, and this is possible, even if has
the king Of diamonds
On the lead Of the queen Of diamonds B
puts the king, 70 unlock. 1t is useless for
dummy to hold up now. so he leads the trump
This passes up. as his ace nine will be use
full if has the king. Now B returns the dia-
mond, instead Of going on with the clubs, and
trumps the third round, or discards spade;
it does not matter which. B discards club.
At one table at this stage. Y led another
trump; at another table he led three rounds
Of spades, making dummy's trump separately.
The spade play saved trick. Il Y had never
led trumps. but on winning the diamond had
led three rounds Of spades, he could have
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-06-25

though before the days Of the Edmands Boule-
vard or even the painted trail, the walk was
less common than now. Later my friend went
up Tuckerman's Ravine with great satisfac-
ton, and quite forsaking the sea she ulti-
mately became one Of the most interchangeable
climbers Of the Randolph region.
Tuckermans Ravine is called the easiest
route, certainly the shortest. to the top Of
Mount Washington, about half as long as the
carriage road and less wearsome. The head
wall is pretty climb, not difficult for woman
Of ordinary ability. The Huntington Ravine
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needs more strength and agility The head
wall had been assembled by few when | went
up in the center "a place then called imprac-
ticable) with a tall young man who had
climbed Mont Blanc. lie gave ne hi hand on
two occasions. in spots requiring more skill
and effort than any on the ordinary route up
the Mattcrhor Withou. half trying one may
break his neck but with suitable caution
danger is avoided. Some Of those VINO con-
template suicide might do it more decently on
the mountain. They might become 50 inter-
cs,ed as to decide that life is worth living.
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cases it will make no difference which is led;
but every now and then it will be found that
the lead of the ten will give the partner a
chance TO hold up over high card in dummy.
One Of the most common mistakes made by
those who have not taken lessons or been well
coached by good players. is in opening high
card combinations in the same way, whether
the contract is in no-trumps or in suit.
The rule teach is that the higher contract.
no-trump, requires the greater number Of high
cards, the difference being between two or
three honors Against a trump declaration
lead from any two touching" honors, such as
4 X, X Q, Q J or TO- but against no
trumper you should have three honors to jus
tify leading one, unless you have seven cards
in suit.
Another common error in the defensive play
is failing 10 get dummy's re-entries out, in
stead Of following the usual wooden rule Of
always leading up to weakness. In the first
column is an instructive example.
Z dealt and passed. A no-trump (at some
tables a diamond), Y two hearts. 3, with
only one stopper, passed.
B led the king Of clubs, playing the ace
to unlock Instead Of getting out dummy's
ace Of diamonds, which would be a valuable
re-entry after one more club lead established
that suit, led the spade queen up TO weak
ness. Y put on the ace. concealing the king.
led small trump. put on the king.
Thinking had no more clubs, he led the
king and trumped it, making all the clubs
in dummy good for tricks. OF course, B
should have reasoned that If A had no more
clubs he could trump a small one B keeping
the king, or he should have returned the
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w IT, unless lame, blind or an invalid
with a weak heart. is the very per-
son who would be most benefited | am not
suggesting The ascent of the Matterhorn for
every one, though truly it is not as difficult
as IL looks. After my own ascent, in answer
20 an interested gentleman's queries re-
marked: ANY one can do IT," To which he
rejoined: "Now, don't go back to America and
tell that story, or you will be responsible for
more deaths than few next summer
should, Of course, put in few provisos Tor
prudence sake.
In Washington two years later woman
in government employ called to ask my ad-
vice about the climb. She had heard me lee
ture the year before, had seen the pictures OF
persons climbing perpendicular walls and
steep. sharp ridges, knew that twenty persons
had been killed on the mountain, and never
theles wss saving her money to 90 to Europe
for the climb. Did think she could do it?
7 replied "Of course you can knew she
had the essential qualifications that make
mountain climber.
Blu, though the Matterhorn is not for every
one. there are mountains Of a size and ease
Cor difficulty suited 10 every age and ca
pacty. Here in the United States are noun
tains galore. excellent for beginners and suit
ed 70 varying tastes, but those who love great
glaciers and snow fields or who aspire TO loft
Ter heights must 90 further
You who climb mountains only as far as
you can ride make a woeful mistake. have
ridden up two mountains-Pike's Peak. before
the DAYS of the railroad, when ] had but
single day TO spare, and Fl MIST, which tow
ers above Arequipa latitude $500 feet to
a height Of 10, 200 feet, undoubtedly the
highest point in the world to be attained on
muleback Perhaps il is easier 70 climb TINS
particular mountain that way. for the slopes
Of the volcanic cone are covered with ashes
which at every step slide, causing one to slip
back two.thirds Of the distance gained. The
descent into the crater was fun, but long
ride 10 Arequipa followed, and was never so
tired after an ordinary climb Il except two
days on the icy slopes Of Huascaran), as
when l arrived about 8 at the Harvard OBJ
servatory.
Let me add by way Of contrast, and con-
frmation as well, that years ago in the 70
semitic Valley among party Of fifty taxing
the steep and narrow trail up to Glacier
Point. thence around to the Vernal and Ne
vada Falls, two Of US walked. Soon getting
10 the head Of the long procession. we there
remained, arriving at Shows, near the Nevada
Falls, a good half hour before the first of the
horsemen. After a short rest we walked TO
see the falls from the foot, obviously very
different view from the one we had enjoyed
from the brink. Presently we saw the fore
most Of the party, riding down the steep trail
and waited, expecting some at least TO JOIN u.s.
As no one appeared we at length returned to
the house. to find the others scattered about
in various stages Of dapidation And not
one man or woman Of the fifty had sufficient
energy TO walk over and see the falls Clear
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Trail, extending from the Massachusetts,
line to Johnson, W., with branches about
200 miles - Of course, including Mount
Mansfield, the highest peak in the state;
Cancels Hump and many others. A guide
book, THE Long TRAIL published by the
Green Mountain Club tells all about it and is
easily obtained.
The Adirondacks present an exquisite COM
bnation Of mountain, forest, lake and river.
The view from the summit Of Whiteface, with
less grandeur than that from the top Of Wash
ngton. seemed to me more beautiful. Mount
Marcy is notable. The Catskils are not TO be
despised. Moderate-sized mountains are nu-
merou5 in western Pennsylvania and all the
way TO North Carolina, where the highest Of
all the Appalachians, Mount Mitchell rears its
GIL feet. Less frequented now, the southern
mountains will some day rival the northern in
facilities and attraction.
In Colorado athletes will find mountains to
try their mettle. hundred or more above
$4,000 feet though to most persons these are
less attractive than the Alps, both from the
climbers and the scenic viewpoint But the
canyons and other varied scenery add 10 the
charm Of the region. Further north noun
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talns In the Yellowstone and In Glacier D..
are of interest. while southwest Of the fo,,..-
the rocky Tetons afford stiff climbs sor
one.
The Sierras, with more snow and fine, q.
ests, contain a myriad Of wonder spo,s MD.
the Yosemite Is indeed place 10 wall
ride. Clouds Rest, the hghes, point in -.
valley, is an easy climb. The Half Dom. NJ,
quite so high but a truly magnificent ro,L
may now be safely assembled with the aid =,
two chains or rods.
Mount Shasta, one Of our highest, With
snowcap extending several thousand feet b.l,..
the summit, is familiar 70 many traveller, bn,
only as a fine sight from the train.
once asked a well known, stawart foo,b,u
coach IL he thought he could climb mountain,
expected him TO reply that no doubt he eoBd
IL he cared 10 try, but, TO my surprise, h. "a.
sponded that he couldn't.
How is that" inquired. Did you ,y.r
try?"
ayes" he answered; "T tried 70 climb Noun,
Shasta once, but got only two-thirds Of n.
way"
What was the matter?" said I. Were 20,
dizzy"
NO." he replied, "but my knees gave way
under me-"
Whether that was nerves or what I csnno.
say. Shasta happened 70 be the first mountain
over $4,000 feet that climbed. A brother 0,
mine who never climbed mountain before q,
since went with me and We both gained tire
summit without trouble, though | once read an
amusing account Of an ascent BY large party.
members Of a mountain club, very few O,
whom reached the top. But they we're unfortu.
nate in having no mountain guide. Where
there are no paths or marked trails L Is de.
srablo TO have guides, IL any are available.
Safety first is good rule always
Every one knows Of splendid Rainier or
Tacoma, magnificent, indeed, when seen At
sunset from Puget Sound. Swiss guides.
ncITs dIf INV ofoAtHHtF ~ ~ doArll al
though hardly necessary il good Americans
Rad been disposed 10 undertake the work
The Canadian Rockies are growing il favor.
Banff and Lake Louise, on the Canadian Pa.
cifc Railway, are truly delightful resorts.
Near Banff are nice little mountain walks,
horseback rides for those who prefer, and
now service is installed for camping tour,
afoot or horseback, Of five or six days 10
Mount Assiniboine and return. picturesque
journey TO what is often called The American
or Canadian Matterhorn. Not far beyond
Banff is Lake Louise, with many fine climbs,
and here again are Swiss guides, necessary
for all save the trained expert.
These, however, who wish to combine the
Injuries Of civilized life with climbng-ons'
might almost say to enjoy civilized noun
tans-must 90 to the Alps, where in Swi,ler.
land and the Tyrol are excellent hotels a.
the foot Of many lofty peaks, fine huts on
their lower slopes. well trained guides TO IN
sure safety, excellent paths over passes and
UP 10 cliffs and glaciers, where one may stroll
at leisure in the midst Of inspiring scenes
with civilization handy at the end Of re
day.
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not to let me convert her into mountain
climbing, for the doctor had told her she
must never walk when she could ride, or
stand when she could sit. He might as
well have added, and never sit when she
could lie down. But / knew that the woman
had grit, so l privately resolved to take her
up at least one mountain before she went
home.
began with a pleasant walk of mile; the
next day two miles, including slight ascent;
the third a mile and three-quarters each way.
with two places moderately steep. Over this
she groaned and declared she would never do
it again, but after repeating it she could not
imagine why she had ever thought it difficult.
A little later, having driven in a mountain
wagon to the summit of Mount Washington,
she declared that she wanted 10 walk over the
northern peaks At this ! demurred, but as
she insisted, after some preliminary train
ing took her over, spending a night at the
Madison Hut. Her relatives were astonished
TO read in Boston Sunday paper that Miss
Peck and Miss r. had hked over the northern
peaks, "a walk which few athletes would care
TO undertake" This, Of course, was absurd;
a fair sample Of some newspaper comment;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-06-25
WHO'S FOR THE HIGH PLACEo !?
Draining by R. EMMETT OWEN

Then there is King Ra-
vine on Mount Adams, more
difficult than Tuckerman's;
the Castellated Ridge on
Jefferson, the more gloomy,
but splendid, Great Gun
leading up TO Mount Wash
ington, with the northern
peaks forming the night
wall. and a multitude OF
other delightful walks
through and up the noun
tains for miles around.
These, with Mount Katah-
din. the Franconia Noun
tains, which, with their pin
nacle, Lafayette, 5,296 feet,
attract many, are described
in 1.-THE Guide TO Paths in the
White Mountains and Ada
cent Regions" published by
the Appalachian Mountain
Club.
A woman from Indiana
who had just visited them
said TO me that she did not
care for mountains, as she
felt so shut in. A slender
young woman she was. Shut
in? Well, so should | II
spending the summer at the
Profile House or the old
Glen with no thought Of a
climb. A person Of. spirit
would say: "What a view
there must be from the top!
am going TO see"
A mountain utters a chsl-
lenge: "Come up il you
darew How delightful the
forest paths. the brooks, the
cascades. AS the trees d.
minish in size and you come
above them what ozone Is in
the air. How broad the
landscape, What sport to
climb over the big powders
on the Presidential Range!
II young and agile leave the
boulevard for a stiff climb,
IL elderly go with more care,
but do not submit TO "You
can't, you mustn't" You
can with discretion and mod
crate strength.
The Green Mountains, a
little lower than the White,
afford many pleasant climbs,
and here il found the Long
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-06-25
Rv ANNIE S. PECK Conqueror of Mount Huascaran

~. therefore, it is not mere
idiosyncracy on my part, but
actual fact that except for
a practised horseman the
average climb on foot is less
fatiguing than the ride.
In an ascent by rail no
such fatigue is involved. but
there is lacking the infinitely
greater enjoyment Of the
climb. Walking, what air
fills your lungs! You never
breathed so deeply before
or experienced such exhilara-
ton as is TO be had on the
forest path or above the tree
line. But for this, Of course,
you must be properly
clothed: you must not 90 too
far on the first walk, and es-
pecially not go too fast on
setting ous.
In the United States we
have mountains in great
plenty and variety, from tho
little ones in the East to
many that are over $4,000
feet in the Rockies and the
Sierras. The Appalachian
Range is we'll suited TO be-
ginners. The mountains Of
Maine are less frequented
than some, though Mount
Katahdin attracts a few.
The White Mountains afford
the best and most varied
climbs, as well as the high
est. Mount Washington,
6,293 feet, is surpassed only
by Mount Mitchell in North
Carolina. This section con
tains numerous paths and
mountain huts, in addition
TO a vast number Of hotels
and boarding houses, from
which excellent climbs may
be made. There are. little
mountains for beginners,
Agassiz. Boy or Owls Head,
and the fine peaks Of the
Presidential Range for the
feat hunter or the record
breaker.
Some years ago I per-
suaded a friend who pre-
ferred the seashore to &C
company me to the White
Mountains for a few weeks.
Her relatives warned her
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-06-25
BELGIUM AND
HOLLAND
(Coatirucd from page 'wo)

two or three immensely modern looking d.
partment stores.
From this city heart leads the towns cnG
artery and street, the Kayer STRAIT. In u,
late afternoon and evening this artery
Amsterdam is thronged with promenaden
from wall to wall, who quickly overflow rs
narrow sidewalks and make il Necessary
stop all vehicular traffic within It. Il
lined with shops, restaurants and care"
There is much eating and drinking IN AM
sterdam, particularly the later saw MOI ieS
than four American bars in this town. IRON
Madrid and from Naples north to Amsterdam
/ have not seen single town in Continental
Europe which has not displayed its American
bar, with the eagle and the Stars and STRIPES
conspicuously displayed and the BARTENDER
swearing by all that is holy that ne WORKED
in the L. S. A. before the great drougn'
overlook it. CAS- a rule however, his hahdi'
work bellies this last statement)
IN THE last few years the United states
has made its impress upou Europe IN 'n'e'
or four things-aside from its performsn'''
at the Paris Peace Conference.-The snsAr
automobile, the cinema and the Amerlesn 'D''
This last institution had made some plOs''SI
even before the coming Of the EighUee".-
Amendment. That statute seems 10 have g'sA'
ly promoted its growth-in Europe.
Belgium recently has adopted eompfO"1se
temperance measure in a law prohibiting Wy
retail sale Of liquors and Whistles, gins ana Wy
like. Only wines and beers may be dispense
in her hotels, restaurants and cafes, ai'h0ueS
the high-percentage drinks may be purenss'.
in bottled form for home consumption NV
seems TO be great deal Of satisfaction an'v"e
the Belgians in regard to the workings OF '"'.
new law, and very little drunkenness or neA's
drinking apparent among her citizenry' ""''''
decidedly is not the case in Holland
Despite the fearful blows that nave 0s.'
dealt upon her head within the last deeaO',
there seems to be no real reason why VIM
the next fifteen or twenty years pe's''"'
should not only share the present-day prosPs'-
ity of Holland but possibly even exceed IT, hei
people also are both energetic and INDUSTRIES
Their government enjoys both strength anu
popularity with them. There are large plans
for both immediate and future development
the sharp stop-gap which the World war
brought already is passed. The decks ar'
cleared for the future. Both Of the Low C0un'
tries are well prepared, apparently, to race 'n'
difficult years that are yet TO come.
Copyright is::. BY Edward HunE'Heo
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The solution to Problem No. III, in which
hearts were trumps. and W were to win six
tricks, is for TO start with the six Of clubs,
which Y wins. then leads winning dia-
mond, upon which discards spade. Y leads
the other winning diamond which trumps, so
as to get the lead.
rs play is now to set up ten-ace in clubs,
so he leads another small club, which trumps
with the queen Of hearts. When Y leads the
losing trump is obliged to win the trick. and
is also forced to lead clubs up TO Y, who makes
two tricks in that suit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-06-25

MISS ANNIE PECK ~rher Of this hI spoken Of the
mott o
climbed higher Peek
a Peru
ire n a eno he at
has Icrcnim obor feet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-06-25

Hearts are trumps and 2 leads. Y and 2
rant sir tricks. HOw do they get them!. Solu-
ton merit week.
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trumped himself in again with club and led
a fourth spade, forcing AS ace Of trumps.
Then all he would have lost would have been
the king Of trumps and the top diamond
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-06-25

The leader holds a fve-card suit headed BY
Q 10 8; or X 10 9. The correct card to lead
is the ten, not the fourth-best In many
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yHo wants to climb a mountain!
M Whoever instantly responds met
w IT, unless lame, blind or an invalid
New-York tribune., 1922-05-03
Jersey Tunnel Board of
Engineers Is Abolished
Members Reappointed as Indi-
vidual Consultants at Fee
of $50 a Day

The consulting board OF engineer. OF
the Fehiculsr Tunnel Commission was
abolished Yesterday by resolution of
the New York and New Jersey com
missions. On recommendation Of Cliff
ford NJ. Holland, chief engineer. the
members Of the board were reanpointod
as individual consultants, to be en-.
ployed subject to accommodation Of
the chief engineer on basis of $3.50 a
day.
The men affected are William !. Will
gus, chairman. J. Vipond Davies. Pro
lessor William n. Burr. Colonel Ceoree
l.. Watson and Edward A. Byrne. Mr.
Byrne was retained without compen-
sation. The other members Of the
hoard wcrc receiving salaries Of $40
600 each. The appointment was an
nouncod Of John ", Phelan as appraiser
Of waterfront properties, at q compen-
satou Of $1,000 t9v. ,;is annraisale and
S25 a day for time scent in court He
New-York tribune., 1922-05-03
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