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The Washington times., 1931-12-11
Shopping

Everybody's going in for
winter sports these days-even
if they have to travel far to
do it. One reason is that it
doesn't take the practice to
enjoy playing in the snow.
that's necessary on a tennis
court or golf course. You can
sleigh-ride as proficiently with
a few attempts as you can
after years and years of falling
off!
Whole Costumes
But there's one essential OF
enjoying winter sports-dress-
ing warmly. Snowfall driblets
melting down your neck or
soaking through your ankles
can spoil the best days fun.
And that's not quite all. You
want to be dressed fashionably
while you're keeping warm
now that fashions gone to
work and given us such smart
attire to do it with. And the
very smartest of the sensible
costumes this season are well
within a budget, including
things to keep toes and head
and fingers protected, too.
Trousers Should Win
The stores have various types
of sports costumes to suit your
individual taste. The new
Norwegian trousers, well fitted
at the top and bloused at the
bottom, are so utterly attrac-
tive and easy to wear that we
can't understand a. woman's
wanting anything else. They
make a grand costume for hlk-
ing, too, and mountain climb
ing. And if you have the amhl,
ton to take you hunting, you'll
appreciate the protection from
brambles on your shins!
To Break the Wind
Maybe you've seen some OF
the ski-suits, as they're called,
in corduroy. Every store has
them, for corduroy's so prac-
tical for rough-and-t u m ble
sports. The two-piece costume
on the left above is made of
ski corduroy, especially crav-
anetted to turn water off. It's
all wool.lined for extra warmth,
in a bright contrasting color.
The smart windbreaker blouse
has contrasting elastic bands,
too, at waist and cuffs to snug
them closely in. The blouse
has two patch pockets, and
buttons up to a high round
neck that's collarless so as to
accommodate a turtle-neck
sweater. The trousers button
smoothly over the hips; and
at the ankles, blouse above con-
trasting elastic bands The suit
is priced at less than $40, so
that in addition you may buy
the accessories to go with 1t.
On the right is a colortul
separate coat that we've en-
The Washington times., 1931-12-11

All things considered, The
Official System appears to be
the most simple and practical
for the vast majority of players,
without in the' least being in
ferior in the hands of experts,
who, after all. often deviate
widely from what they profess
to follow. It is not enough,
however, to thoroughly under
stand only a single system of
contracting. Even if you never
expect to team with a partner
who uses some other type of
forcing bid, at least you want
to know what opponents mean
when they employ a different
type of demand bid from what
you employ. Although not as
popular as it once was, the Two
Club Demand it still widely
used and it is also very efficient.
The following excerpts of that
form of demand are quoted
from Contract Bridge Stand
ardized."
BY agreement an opening bid
of 2-ClubS means: Partner, I
hold at least 5 sure tricks, with
strength in not fewer than three
suits, amounting to at least 7
probable tricks. My clubs may
be strong or weak. Keep con-
tracing open twice. Respond
with 2-Diamonds in case you
lack one sure trick (quick trick.
Having at least one sure trick,
show me a biddable suit, declar-
ing 3-Diamonds in case you
must bid that suit from
strength (the conventional
2-Diamond response shows a
bust, perhaps no diamonds be-
ing heidi. Do not bid 3'Clubs
unless that is your biddable suit.
Declare 2.No Trumps to show
your one sure trick and lack OF a
biddable suit"
The three hands below afford
fair examples of holdings com
monty utilized for opening bids
of 2-ClubS, as a demand that
partner respond.
AA-Q-1O-6-S VA-K-9-5 4 4AK-J-4
A VA-K-1O-3 &K-Q-S-6-4 = HA-K-5-2
a MA-K.7-4V.A-K-S.6 d = K-Q-J-6
For this particular use never
count anything as sure tricks
except first and second trick
The Washington times., 1931-12-11
Diet and
II Iea|th
By Logan Clendening, M. D.

The medical profession has
at last been presented with the
results, in malignant. advanced
cases, of the Coffey-Humber
cancer treatment, which at
tracted SO much attention a
year or so ago.
The number of patients OBJ
served was sufficient to war
rant conclusions-415. They
were observed for a sufficient
period of time-over year.
The results are discouraging,
according to a report by DR.. r.
H. Harris, published in the
Journal of the American Med
ical Association. In the period
of observation SO per cent of
the patients died. None of the
remaining ones could be said to
be benefited. The conclusion
presented to the medical profes-
sion is: "Cure of malignant
disease in patients with ad-
vanced cancer, in view of the
experience of the patients in
this series, cannot reasonably
be expected to occur as a re-
suit of the use of the extract"
Fading Hope
The fading of this hope is
the more disappointing be-
cause such extravagant praise
was accorded the method. This
praise did not originate among
quacks, but among members
of the medical profession in
good standing. There is no
question that Drs. Humber and
Coffey have always been per-
pectly sincere in their belief in
the value Of their method.
AS one looks back on the
excitement caused by the news
when it was first announced, one
cannot help reflecting on the
lack of judgment that affects
great masses Of people on such
occasions.
It is natural to have expecta-
tionS exaggerated in the breasts
of those who are suffering from
such a disease as cancer, when
they hear of a new method Of
cure. It is no wonder then that
people came to California by
droves to obtain the chance of
this relief-they came in trains,
airplanes, automobiles and filled
the streets outside the hospitals
where the treatment was being
given.
The Washington times., 1931-12-11
Advice to the
LoveIorn
They Like the Same Boy

They Like the Same Boy
Dear Miss Fairfax:
The girl I go with happens to
like the same boy do. When
we are together he acts as if he
likes her best. He just gives
me a grin as if he were trying
to make me jealous. I'm afraid
I've shown that like him too
much. This other girl sees him
every day of the week and I
hardly see him at all.
BUNNY.
Have you ever noticed the tac-
tics of a youngster who is show
ing off? Mama is anxious for
the child to be mice" to a GER
tain visitor-Aunt Mary or Cou-
sin Beth, for instance. The kid,
realizing its power over these
ladies, persists in acting up.
Sometimes it cries or turns its
head. Again, it will consent to
a feeble grin. Now, my dear,
boys and girls. and even men
and women haven't quite out
grown this infantile tyranny.
People, even the best of them,
get Spoiled" when they're too
sure of themselves.
Just grin back at this young
man, cultivate a few outside
friends and don't show him that
you Gare.
The Washington times., 1931-12-11

sembled with trousers in a
solid dark shade. But what a
coat! Convenient and short
enough to slip on with any
costume. It's made of fleece
wool cloth, with two wide bands
of multicolor stripes. They call
it the Placid blanket coat, and
it's taking winter sports by
storm! The neck is buttoned
high, of course, with tabs on
the self strap-like the sleeves
to hold it closed. There's a self
belt and two roomy pockets.
Notice the well-cut shoulder line,
too. You'll want it-probably
with a red or eggshell back
ground. You'll only need to
pay a little more than $1,000.
Doesn't Show Spots
Dark trousers are always best,
because they soil less easily. The
ones we've sketched with the
The Washington times., 1931-12-11
Interesting Bridge Hands
By E. V. Shepard

winners (quick tricks. Do not
value for this purpose the 40
as 112 quick tricks, or XXX as u
quick trick; count only A, AK,
and K-Q for your sure tricks.
Also make certain that you can
win at least 6 tricks in case
partner holds a bust. There
should be minimum of 7 prob
able tricks for conventional
2-Club Demand. No matter how
weak your partner is, he must
respond to your demand; you
will again bid, and again part
ner must respond; contracting
is bound to go up to an abso-
Lutte minimum of three-odd;
your 7 probable tricks are
sometimes needed to save you
from a serious loss if doubled
and facing a hopeleSSly weak
partner. Tomorrow we will con-
tinue this topic.
The Washington times., 1931-12-11

Alice and Evelyn assembled
all the most novel and yet
inexpensive gift items they
could find in their "KEY
TO CHRISTMAS" circular.
Won't you have a copy? Just
send a 2-Cent stamp for post.
age, with q request ad-
dressed to Alice and Evelyn,
care of The Washington
Times. Also, if you want to
know the names of shops
where you can find the
above items, write or call
Alice and Evelyn, care Of the
Fashion Department, The
Washington Times.
The Washington times., 1931-12-11

the Chrsmas-tree because the nations worried So,
just as nearly you can, help him to keep the toy and
gift shop wOrkng-and to his mail with "shOes
and shirts and pies and tOys the wearabes, the eat
ables and the frivolous Christmas Cheer.
Father Christmas they say, was lost one time, and
"wanted" bill was out for him all the world.
They onged for his return They described him-the
Jolly old, lost old man. He really that know
of. But this year has been such theway one
The Washington times., 1931-12-11

Remember-Father Christmas finds ne differences in
his maLsacks this year-just because America-who
isn't used at all to the feeng-finds herself all in all
in mudded state of pOcketbOOk, you must not suppose
that old Mr.. Santa Holly Plum Pudding Claus has a
masack that is thin alsO The letters just thick
as ever-and just as wishful. Little boys do not dream
less of toys and apples and nuts and turkey just be-
cause the adult purse is embarrassed. Nor little girls
of tea-ses and pcturebOOks and dolls and the star
The Washington times., 1931-12-11
STYLE Bulletin

FR1LLY BUT NOT FRIvO-
LOUS is a lovely coat Of black
broadcloth with two frills Of
black broadtail at the crd Of
the cloth sleeve and y friHy
jabot Of the fur marking the
end Of the collar also Of fur.
The Washington times., 1931-12-11

coat come in solid navy, brown,
green, or red. They're fleece
wool, and cost less than 81. The
fitted waistline has belt loops,
too-iSn't that smart?
The Washington times., 1931-12-11
This and That

One person out of every 125
of the population of England is
now a state official.
The French government is
building a string of 43 hotels
in North Africa, in order to de-
velop Tunis, Algeria, and Mo
rocco.
It is estimated that the DAM
age caused by earthquake and
fire in Managua, Nicaragua,
amounted to $4,000, 900.
Evening star., 1931-06-18
FREIGHT RATE HIKE
OPINIONS DIVERSE
CaraWay and Copeland Take
Issue on Wisdom of
Increase.
ny the Associated Press.

ny the Associated Press.
The appeal of the country's railroads
60 the Interstate Commerce Commission
for a general is per cent increase in
freight rates was the subject of diverse
opinions today in congressional circles.
Senator Caraway Of Arkansas declared
such an increase, In the face Of the de-
preston, would be suicidal both to the
railroads and to the public" Senator
Copeland of New York said the rail-
roads we're in dire straits and unless
something to aid them was done they
would bust" Both are Democrats.
Copeland said the carriers were en-
titled to earn 534 per cent on their
Anvestment, and we know they can't do
1t under existing conditions"
"They are the arteries of the country,
and the Nations development depends
TO a large degree on them." the New
them to spend money on Improvements,
keep wages at their present levels, not
to discharge men, establish old age PEN
sions and many other things-all in the
face of heavy competition from pipe
lines, busses and automobile trucks"
Copeland said the agricultural sec
tions probably would protest the 1n-
creased rate proposal, but added the
difficulties of the farmer were not at
tributable to freight rates.
Caraway expressed the view the In
terstate Commerce Commission would
approve the increase as a part of the
administrators business stimulation
program" But a freight rate increase
the Arkansan said, would not increase
revenue.
Millions of dollars worth of prod
ucts are rotting now because the pro-
ducers are unable to pay the present
rates" Caraway said. "A few roads
NAV be able to wiring a few more dol
lars from the public, but fer most Of
them the revenue would decline. The
railroads are trying to get the auto
Evening star., 1931-06-18

competition might be considered unfair
to the railroads, because they operate
on public highways.
Protests Received.
Meanwhile, protests against the pro-
posed increase in rates piled up today
before the Interstate Commerce Com
mission.
kilograms and letters, many Of
them addressed to President Hoover
and sent even before the petition was
presented to the commission yesterday,
came from officials, business houses and
private citizens denying the claim Of
the railroads that an emergency exists
warranting increased freight rates.
They demanded almost without ex-
ception that the commission reject the
proposal and most of those addressed
to the President asked him to use his
influence to prevent an increase.
Some of the letters and kilograms
simply protested against the proposal.
Others said the railroads should remedy
their situation by wage cuts or that
relief should be granted them through
taxes on motor trucks.
Holds Increase Unlawful.
The North Dakota Railroad COM
missioners telegraphing the commission
for and in behalf of the people Of
North Dakota" asserted they objected
to "any such procedure as being unlaw-
full and denying the people of North
Dakota their inherent rights"
I'VE deny the existence" the telegram
continued, "of any emergency requiring
general freight rate increases and urge
that such a petition be dismissed. We
insist that the carriers be required to
proceed in the manner prescribed by
law and that any tariffs filed contain
ing increases be subject to protest and
suspension. We assert that economic
condition are such that a general rate
increase would be disastrous and would
greatly prolong the present severe busi-
ness depression"
Ben C. Larkin, president Of the
, North Dakota board, who signed the
telegram, said copies were sent to the
would be forwarded.
Dunbar and Bohlman, PittSfield,
Mass, investment bankers, said the
railroad should negotiate wage reduc-
tions instead Of rate increases. The
railroads In their petition filed yester-
day said they were refraining from
wage cut proposals both because of the
length of time 1t would take and the
fact the Government and large business
concerns were agreed wage rates should
be maintained
The United States Fisheries Associa-
ton urged taxes on motor trucks as
relief measure.
Evening star., 1931-06-18

titions for disarmament, obtaining as
many signatures as possible.
Mrs. Hannah Clothier Hull Of Swarth-
more, Pa, national chairman Of the
league, said women "are determined to
rid the world Of war as q stupid OUT
of-date custom"
Evening star., 1931-06-18

oNFRoNTED by his oce virtually laden with flowers Walter
ere
the school 80 today surprise "sendof" his
TO
earlier
at times include the present Lady Nancy A Gen Douglas Macarthur
Evening star., 1931-06-18
DISARMAMENT CARAVAN"
WILL CROSS CONTINENT

Women's League for Peace Will
Seek Signatures to Be Pre-
sented to President Hoover.
BY the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, June 1S.-Plans for
disarmament caravan" to start from
Los Angeles June Il, bearing petitions
to President Hoover urging disarma-
ment, were revealed today at the Six
teenth Annual Convention Of the
sWomen's International League for
Peace and Freedom.
Miss Mabel Vernon Of Wilmington,
Del. said the motor cavalcade would
pass through IS States circulating Pc
Evening star., 1931-06-18

Senate, so far as the bus and truck
regulation Is concerned"
Copeland said the truck and bus
Evening star., 1931-06-18

mobile buses and trucks regulated by
Congress. If they raise rates they are
going to find an exceedingly hostile
Evening star., 1931-06-18

Bingo party, Hope Council. Sons and
Daughters Of Liberty. 1901 Kearney
street, $3.50 pm.
Evening star., 1931-06-18

Festival. TRANSPORTATION Episcopal
Church, Fourteenth and Gallatin streets,
tonight and tomorrow.
Evening star., 1931-06-18

Chapter, No. Al, o. z. g., Northeast
Masonic Temple, Eighth and r streets
Picnic, Martha Washington Lodge
Rock Greek Park, 5 pm.
Lawn fete, Resurrection Chapel. Fis-
Ieenth and @ streets northeast, 7 pm.
Evening star., 1931-06-18
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.
TODAY.

Dinner, st. James Church, Eighth
street between B and c streets north
east, 5 pm.
Evening star., 1931-06-18
willard Hotel. 9 nm.

Willard Hotel, pm.
Buffet supper. Amity Club, Hamilton
Hotel, 1890 pm.
Meeting. Dental Assistants Associa-
ton, Hamilton Hotel, pm.
Meeting, Joseph H. Milans Lodge
Evening star., 1931-06-18

Dinner meeting, Rotary Club Council,
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-09-10
"a GIRLS TN
STYLE SHO w
4-H Club Members Have
Contests at Fair
Grounds

The 4-H club exhibits at the
Kennewick Fair will be bigger and
better this year than they were
last. In planning your visit to the
Fair be sure to save time to m
spect the exhibits carefully and
to attend the program Of girls 81
club activities which will be held
on the dance floor beginning with
the Style Show scheduled for 2
o'clock Saturday and going thru
the demonstration contest in which
eight teams are entered.
The various contests held at the
fair time are always Of special in
terest to all Al club members
because to the winners fall the hon
or of representing the county in
the corresponding state contests.
Benton county is holding the fol-
lowing contests: Bread making,
meat selection, Health, Judging,
demonstrations and style show.
The Style Show will be an in
teresting event. "a girls from the
Prosser, clinton City and Kenne-
wick districts will model the dress
which they have made during the
Continued on Page A.
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BASIN MEET
EXPECTS MANY
Pasco Host on the 18th
Congressman to Inspect
Huge Project

Whether 1000, 900 acres of sun
baked land in the heart of the
state will become watered Eden
or continue to be desolate
wasteland, Stunned by all animal
life, will probably be decided ar
Spokane and Pasco, September Is
to IL.
From these two headquarters
members of the committee on IT.
rigation and reclamation from the
House of Representatives will
travel the length and breadth of
the Columbia Basin, to hear the
stories of the water-starved far
mers and to load their brief cases
with facts to carry Washiagton's
fight before Congress in Decem-
Der. United support for the pro-
ject and hundreds of self-appoint-
ed delegates to the 10th annual
convention of the Columbia Ba-
sin Irrigation league at Pasco on
September IL are sought by Ba-
sin leaders.
Arriving in Spokane on Septem-
Der 13, the congressman viii
(Continued on Page 81
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-09-10
MANY FAVOR
WHEAT PLAN
Local Men e ndorse it !;
Summers Presents to
President

The so-called "Walla Walla''
plan Of wheat control adopted BY
mass meeting Of the wheat
growers Of the four northwestern
states at Walla Walla last week
is meeting with almost unanimous
favor among local wheat growers.
The plan Isl as follows:
AS means 81 dispoaine ~ the
surplus wheat IN the United
States and Of reducing the ac-
reage so as to bring the amount
OF wheat in the United States
down to the annual domestic con-
sumption basis.
ssIet the farm board which now
has on hand about $50, OOO, 900
bushel Of wheat enter into con-
tract with farmers for the sale
Of this wheat, the price to be bas-
ed on terminal markets.
sThe amount to be sold eacsl
farmer to equal the acreage which
the farmer agrees to withdraw
from seeding to any grain crop
for the year Of 1892, multiplied
by the average wheat yield per
CONTINUED on Paxe ~
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-09-10
NO CUT LOOMS
IN CITY LEVY
Current Expense Takes
About Same Amount
as Last Year

Prospects for reduction in the
city tax levy are not too bright.
Tuesday night the council had
special session to draw up the
preliminary budget for the ensu-
ing year. white, prune and hack
as they may, the figures failed to
be reduced sufficiently to allow
anything but a most insignificant
cut in the millage.
Last year the city levied, for
general purposes, Is mills. In ad-
dition, one mill was put on for
the park and the balance between
that and fraction over % mills
went for bond redemption purposes.
Apparently, this year will see
about the same figures for city
operation
The city has an assessed valua-
tion Of $1,143,000. One mill, there
fore, will raise S1148. Total esti-
mated expenditures for the ensU-
ing year have been set at just UNI
der $50, 900. This for all purposes
except park and bond redemption
and interest charges. Income from
fines, licenses, etc, has been es-
innate dat about $4,000. This fig
ure makes just about the same
amount as was required for mu-
nicipal operation last year.
MANY of the items of expeuee
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-09-10
NO DECREASE HERE
IN CAR LICENSES

Olympia, (UP)-The half-year
slash in automobile license fees
had little effect on the revenue
received by the state from this
source.
Receipts remained approximate
" $500, 900 less than last year at
the same time and nearly $780,
900 short of the total receipts In
1880.
Benton county's auditor collect
ed $50, OFT up to August 81 of this
year as compared to collection of
$50, 900 for the corresponding per-
iod of 1880.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-09-10
DAIRY PROSPECTS BRIGHTER

r. L. Nelson, Kennewick, super
intendent of the Dairy Division at
the State Fair in Yakima, has
been busy for some days prepar-
ing the Dairy Products building for
the milk scoring contest which
precedes other activities there. He
predicts marked interest this
year, and says that the exhibits
will be of exceptional quality. But
terfat has shown gain of 33 per-
cent since the low level of 81
cents was reached this year and
the farmer again looks toward
his cows as the benefactors they
have previously been.
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SHOP EARLY

In order that the employees,
owners, and everyone else may be
able to get into the parade Friday
night, the stores viii close early.
The parade vii form at the III. E.
church corner at $3.50, and, headed
by the band, vii move to the fair
grounds. Then the band will go to
Pasco and pick up the string of
cars on that side and lead them to
the grounds. Then the new queen
will be given her scepter and will
commence her reign of two crowd
ed days.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-09-10
NEW BUSINESS

Byron johnson has opened q
cleaning, pressing and repair shop
in the building recently vacated
BY w. Il. Marsh. Mr.. johnson will
gradually add stock of mems
furnishings, having had q long
apprenticeship in the clothing bus
mess under Mr.. Marsh.