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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07

Shooting the ehute Ted Connor has clock seventy hve years And it's still the ob Bring your eecies says cd
 Henry Bowling business Fourth Eaer new advisor o tne Bona Dom club the Red Triangle Ted Bulen Crosby athletic coach for few days after which he returned to his home in Manchester N H. Jim Fter Crosby grad in the class of 20 president of the Newman Catholic club at Dexel Bud Davis caught Yae-Ioy Gross spurge at the bowl Lsee Pub member the Thomaon Ponies injured Thursday while hunting and will be of the for the rest of the year,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07

Believe it. . Sany Claus the person of M J. McDonough of Waterve will his Christmas through Day by Day his for several past It woudnt be an ona Christmas if my friend Mir McDonough failed to don the red knkers say hello the Day by Day family Year alter year he's played Sany Claus role for readers and pleased to an noun at this time he with December 24th It. always pleasure to turn the him Christmas while n sr the yu log until it aekes and gows with warmth all its
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07

In an important championship in 1881, during the final rounds, the| following hands were held:
 Spades--Q.fO-S.7
 Hearts-A-J-5-3 Dfnm-J-4-2 C1ubs--Q.0 North s-A-J-e W k S-K-4 H--K.Q-8-e c . H-7-4 D-A-8-7 S E D-K.Q-5-3
 C-K-iO.7 L t C-A-6-5-4.3l South Spadcs-0.5-3-2 Hearts--1O-0-2 Diam-fO-0-6 Clubs-J-6-2 South was the dealer and. whenl he saw his worthless hand, he vis-| ualized- an adverse game worth tol the opponents some 400 or 500l points so he decided to head off the| enemy, if possible, with "psy-| chic" And he got away with 1t. With an absolutely trickless hand| he made an opening bid of one n0-| trump. West fell for the bluff and, with his powerful holdings, he del cided to ''lie in Walt for Northl and South to reach 6 game in mol trump and then--the inevitablel double. But the fireworks failedl to materialize. North, sensing thel situation, passed and East, with al passing partner, elected to let| South play the hand at one no-l trump rather than reopen the bld-| ding and probably allow them tol reach a game declaration. South, playing the hand with rare skill. was set only two tricks, 100 points. making a net gain of 400 points. because at all other tables EastI and West played the hand at threeI mo- trump, making game and inl some cases two extra tricks. Why do we put this lesson onl psychic bidding in articles on al bidding system? In order that wei can make this observation: The| best and only defense against psy-| ] chic is sound bidding system.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07

Believe it. Naugauckian called Bill Gillette the phone and told him $50 pounds of tin foil awaited him. So Bill secured truk and went down the material It's the largest single donation he received since the tin foil campaign got under
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
EEssoN NO. 15 CONTINUED

LESSON NO. 15 CONTINUED
 The last few days we have dis cussed the psychic bid and have seen some examples of 1t. TODAY we have several more examples the first Is a third-hand psychic bid with weakness:
 Spades-5-2
 Hearts-8.6-2
 Diamonds-A-J-0.7.6.3.2
 Clubs-4
 W North E
 Pass $ South !: Pass
 In the above situation North's bid of one diamond is made for the purpose of conveying the im- pression to East that he holds a powerful hand. Such 8 bid may prevent East and West from arriv- ing at a game contract. The bid frequently prevents a slam being contracted for The second example Is psychic bid after partners pass making a game demand bid of three: North Spadcs-5 w E Hcarts-None e Dia--A.Q-10-9-4-3 s Pass Clubs-Q-J-9-8-8-4 t South Pass In this situation after two passes West has sufficient strength to make game-demand bid of three. Should he be doubled. not vulner- able, his loss would be insignificant even though his partner has assist ed the bid to five, and if his part ner holds less than one high-card trick. adversaries have certain game, possibly a slam.
 Let us give you little example and our lesson Is finished. It is offered as a matter of interest and you may draw your own conclu- sions. It doesn't even point a moral.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07

liam Cashin. Anthony Deziel. Rich ard Kellty, John Kolosky, Bert
 rand IafrenIere, Francis Never-
 dauski, Ralph porzio. Raymond
 Rivard, John Therrien. Francis White, Anna Ant0nelIi. Airline Der-
 ", Ernestine dauthser. Mary Cru
 huskas. Irene Lemny. Mary Mc- Cough. :. Grade i---Maurise Collins. Real fMfrenIere, Florence Beaudry. Dors othy Cashin, Rachel Oneiette, Joyee
 Martinnex, Ruth Martinez. Selling speetacles worth Q cents tO blind people for tfD with the elaim thni they will rett0re hights la the scheme of q awlnnIer who Ia being sought by tho police of beois
 Iands
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
HOLD FEM TIGHT GIRLS

Hold on to your sweetie,
 Call him hon and dear, It means you'll land a present, For Christmas day is near.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07

Good night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08
CRASH IN FOG KILLS
THREE IN A|RPLANE
Second Fatal Flying Accident
in Week in Forests of
East Texas.
Nv the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
MARSHALL, Tex, January a.
Wreckage of an airplane which bore
three men to death was scattered today
shout clearing in a densely wooded
area eight miles west Of this city, tor
turous roads hampering an mvestiga-
ton.
The plane crashed in fog yester-
day. the second fatal air accident in a
week in the forests of East Texas.
Arthur C. Brown, New Orleans pilot;
Errett Williams of New Orleans, CO.
pilot, and Robert Wilson, 16-year-old
New orleans student, who was return
ing from his home in Fort Worth, were
the victims. The bodies, thrown clear
of the wreckage, were brought here.
Three men we're killed Sunday in a
similar accident near Overton when
their plane, lost in fog, crashed into
a tall pine.
Two coIored farmers told Marshall
officers the motor of the New Orleans
bound plane sputtered before the crash
as if it was short of gasoline.
Reports received last night from Fort
Worth said the boys mother, Mrs. E.
H Carlton, was in a serious condition
from shock. r. r. Wilson, his father
left New Orleans for Marshall as soon
as he learned of the crash.
The plane was flying the Wedell-
Williams passenger line between Dallas
and New orleans.
Brown was widely known in the South
as pilot He formerly flew planes for
the Davis Air Lines, between Atlanta,
Ca and Birmingham, Ala. Williams
participated in Atlanta and Miami air
races.
TWO KILLED IN OKLAHOMA,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08

spiracy in transporting perfume here
for use in the manufacture of liquor,
is not the Meredith D. Palmer who
resides at 1852 Rock Greek Church
road.
Mr. Palmer explained to members of
the District attorneys Office that he
knew Kushner about three years ago
and it was probable that Kushner used
his name as an alias.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08

ripe old age Of IS. Mr.. Huston Of Jo-
hannesburg bestrode Tommy in the
Anglo-Boer War IN 1899, and he kept
his long-eared pal for the rest OF Tom
my's life. OF late years Tommy had be-
come quite figure In johannesburg.
He used to roam about the busy city
streets of his own sweet win. friend
of everybody, even the traf1c officers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08

pilot, blinded by dust storm, crashed
his plane into a hangar.
The dead are Salvador Nunez Fer
nandez, Manuel Fernandez and the
pilot. Capt. Juan Carmona. The in
jured man was Everardo Yanez.
A plane owned by Col. Roberto Fierro.
noted Mexican flyer, stored in the
hangar, was wrecked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08
TWO KILLED IN OKLAHOMA.
wing on Plane COTIapses After Three
Mile Flight.

ADA, Okla, January Collapse
q a wing on a plane, described as ex-
detrimental, caused the death late yes
terday of Wayne Spencer, 21-year-old
transport pilot, and Lee Davis of Ada,
his passenger.
They were killed after a flight Of
about three miles. The crippled plane
plunged $50 feet into a railroad en-
bankment. Estel Henson, student, who
was plotting another plane nearby, at
tributed the crash to breaking Of a left
wing strut.
Pilots said the ship, purchased from
an Oklahoma City oil company, was one
Of only two of the type ever built.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08

He developed amazing traffic sense. too.
Just IS city-bred dogs win do. Another
South African, Mr.. Patterson OF Dor0-
recht, IS also still In possession Of tie
horse he rode during the Anglo-Bo@
War.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08
PRISONERS WIFE JAILED
Sentenced When She Admits Liquor
Ownership.

SISTERSVILLE. w. Va, January 8
CP).-The officers were all wrong; that
liquor they charged Beacky Black had
In his possession wasn't his at ALL
When Mr. Black was arraigned Tues
day, he spoke right up and said he
was not guilty. Then he looked at Mrs.
Black and she got up and said her hus-
band was right; the officers were wrong
It was her whisky
So the court fined her 500 and costs
and sentenced her to jail for so days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08
Flviug conditions Reproduced.

AKRON, Ohio (P.-Cold hurricanes
laden with freezing fog, like the winds
which endanger flyers over mountain
ranges, have been reproduced here for
perfecting device to prevent ice FORM
Ing on airplane wings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08

A floating. silo is to be constructed at
The Saloniki Free Zone, IN Greece.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08
THREE MEN DIE, ONE HURT
Airplane Crashes When Pilot Il
Blinded by Dust Storm.

MEXICO CITY, January [H).-Three
men were killed Tuesday and q fourth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08
ALIAS is EXPLAINED

Meredith d. Palmer's Name Al
legedly Taken by Acquaintance.
The alias Meredith D. Palmer" said
to have been used by Harry Kushner,
indicted along with 20 others for con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08
FAMOUS STEED DIES

Noted Animal In South Africa Sue
cumbs at So.
JOHANNESBURG South Africa (Spe-
ciaD Tommy Huston, the most famous
horse in South Africa, has died at the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-11
The Bidding

South the dealer opened with one diamond. Remember that the writer advocates the bidding of four-card suits ahead of five or even six-card suits in order to give partner a better picture of the hand. West overcalled with a spade. North went to two hearts East passed and South then bid four clubs showing his long club suit. North went to five clubs which East promptly doubled. All passed.
 The opening lead by West was the king of spades. When holding ace and king, the king is led to show the ace. The king held the trick and rather than set up the queen of spades in dummy, West shifted to the six of hearts which the dummy won with the ace.
 Declarer must now stop and consider the possibility of East holding four clubs to the king due to the double. If this is true, he may have to try for a grand coup in order to complete his contract. The grand coup play is literally dis carding a trump on off suit.
 Declarer therefore returns the deuce of hearts from dummy trumping in his own hand with the deuce of clubs. AS West IS marked with the ace of spades. de- clarer leads the eight of spades forcing West to win with the ace. West returns the king of hearts which the declarer trumps with the seven of clubs. Now a small diamond is led to the dummy's king and the 10 of clubs finesse is taken, followed by the nine of clubs. East again refuses to cover, declarer winning with the jack of clubs.
 Declarer leads the ace of dia- monds and then the nine of dia- monds winning in the dummy with the queen. The queen of spades is returned. If East trumps, South will overtrump and pick up the outstanding trump. If East discards the seven of dia- monds, declarer will discard the jack of diamonds and then lead the five of hearts which East will be forced to trump with the six of clubs, declared overtrumpine with the queen of clubs and then playing the ace of clubs for the last trick.
 Playing the hand in this man. ner the declarer. with the aid loi a simple coup, makes five odd doubled at clubs, scoring 200 for tricks. 100 for making his con- tract. and as they were playing rubber bridge. his side vulnerable and the other side not vulnerable. he scores TOO points for the rub- Der. for q total of 1000 points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-11

Society will be interested in the marriage of Miss Katherine Gam ble Rogers, whose engagement to De Forest Van Slyck, son of Mrs James Lincoln Ashley of East 73rd street and Bronxville, announced yesterday by her parents, MT and Mrs James Gamble Rogers of New York and Black Point, Conn, which will be an event of the early win- ter, probably the end of Novem- Der of the first part of December. Miss Rogers attended Miss Cha pins school and Vassar college, where she was graduated in the class of 1924. She is an active member of the Junior league and devotes much of her time to the work of the National association of Junior League of America. Miss Rogers returned several weeks ago from visit abroad with her father, who is a noted architect. He de- signed, among other buildings, the Hardness Memorial the new library at Yale university and also the Medical center in New York city.
 MT Van Slyck attended Taft school and was graduated from Yale in the class of 1920. While ShCIO hC NdS O hiSiiOCI VI DCitG Kappa Epsilon and Skull and Bones. MT Van Slyck is a mem meb of the Yale club and the Socie- ty of the Cincinnati. He is with the banking firm of Lavard Freres, New York.
 MT and Mrs John R. Clark of Chestnut avenue announce the marriage of Mrs Clark's brother, Timothy D. Moriarty to Miss Mar garet Norgren of Oak street.
 Dr Daniel H. Lynch and Dr Rob- ert G. Bolwell of Washington, D. C., have returned after visiting Dr Lynch's parents, MT and Mrs Daniel W. Lynch of Woodlawn terrace.
 MT and Mrs James German and family of Laval street and Mrs Margaret Crowley have returned from motor trip to Cape Cod. While returning they visited c. Mulcahy of Providence, R. l., form erly of this city.
 A farewell party was given by the, Polish Falcons, S57, recently in honor of MT and Mrs Wasielesky and sons, Edward and Walter, who will leave soon for trip to Poland. Refreshments were served and dancing was enjoyed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-11

Editor Tall Tower Topics: Coleman OLoughin Water burys one only dog warden and his cohorts down bitter defeat hands of the department anglers in their annual fishing held Monday evening Candewood lake, Coleman very little help his his total catch for the evening consisting underszed perch which had be tossed the lake, Harry Maheu of the opposing forces any better than Coleman catching nothing but bed spring. Tom Harrison the of the street department outfit ran away with for the evening with six bass twenty-two large bull heads and fourteen good size perch Jig gers Paadno the best bet for the losers with bull heads ph Murray Carter Mike Ryan and Ali Wolff contributed their share of winners while Louis Oliver resord to prayers effort swell the losers eateh Coleman quite satisfied with the results of the contest claim ing Freddie Kelley hadn't mixed his dates would have been story and trying another meeting of the teams.-S D.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-11

scattered with tough groups, there was a soret of pride in gang fel- lowship.
 The Bowery gents were out and-o toughs, ready for good old-fashioned brawl and zestful to swing clubs, fists or bricks in the direction of cops or lads of other gangs. There were criminal mobs and mobs that were merely rough tough and drunken. The criminal groups were assigned territories in which they had first rights on the privilege of picking pockets, stick ing up and otherwise robbing the citizenry. Instead of collecting bootleg tribute, they shook down the stuss games or produced "re- peaters'' at election time. Many were partners of street women, who were prevalent in the Bowery belt. Monk Eastman and Hump ty Jackson were two names well at the head of any list. They had lieutenants with such colorful cognomens as Crazy Butch, or Ike the Dope, or Kid Twist, or Louie the Lump.
 The Five Points, now a combi- nation of cheap clothing stores, Chinese restaurants, coffee stands hook shops and barbers, was their capital. Nigger Mikes, on the fringe of Chinatown, was an ac- cepted border line for rival gangs Anyone sufficiently daring to chisel into enemy territory across this | line was not likely to return alive 1t was all reminiscent of present daly racket tactics.
 Mank Eastman's ability to fur nish "repeaters' on election day was one cornerstone upon which
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-11
Yesterdays Sticker Solution

his reputation was built. His was an odd career. The police got him for banditry, in spite of his boasts of protection, and sent him up for 20 years. He was out in five, and kept in trouble with the police
 until the war broke. Suddenly the
 tough gang guy of the Bowery blossomed into a hero. He came
 back with record for brave and honorable service.
 The moment he stepped out of
 uniform he was back at his old line. Bootlegging was becoming fashionable. 1t gave him a new
 racket. He peddled drugs. One
 morning, in Fourteenth street. his
 body was found in street gutter. Five bullets had ended his career. This was but one little group in one particular era--there were
 the Forty Thieves" the Hudson
 Dusters," the Dead Rabbits" and
 a score of others-all products of
 the sidewalks and the slums!
 Copyright. 1881, NEA Service. Inc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-11
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On the towns merrygo-round .. Jim Gill, past com
 ander of the American legion papang Lovely boy born Him and the Mus few days ago Pianos coming back into This the dope from of the eitys largest mus cal houses So that's cheering Members of the Mat tatuk corps slept during their stay Groton for she reproduction the famous attack the fort Pete Shea acting top sergeant and of the Mueks tried to the guard It great experience for Pete. Now know what war like" said the genial P s. telling friends about the pernee And by by, Waterbury had the heaviest Goton exercises So that another in the towns service flag
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-11
In New York

New York.-New York echoes at the moment to cries of "stop that crime wave!'
 The metropolis appears to shudder at the possibility that it will be considered as gang ridden as was Chicago. With due respect to the various phases of graft and racketeering in Manhattan, the crime situation at present is not likely to be linked to organized gangs or mobs. The lurid melodra- matics of stick-up gents who shot it out for miles, with police and innocent bystanders as victims, be- long to the same school that spawned young Crowley. the lad for whom the electric chair now waits.
 These are the nickel dance, curbstone loafers and petty crim- inals. And because such types are scattered through every district the police cannot catalog them as belonging to such-and-such a mob The Chicago cummings were usual ly easy to label, for the victims in most cases were easily identified with definite rackets. They fought things out among themselves, as g rule.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-11

You never till that E. Webster Judd IS way down Maine taking September vacation Candwood lake is
 IA miles long l27 miles of shore front Russ Hickman dis this while angling there for couple of weeks during the sum- Thanks rehouse for pen did contribution foil the largest single contribution to reach the Tower John Martin John Joyce Billy Prior and Larry Shea were Walnut beach Mark Chpman tosses another Columbus Oho Oklahoma and brothers ranch Pete Lynch back from Canada with l500 miles the crates speedomete The Canadians according c Pete. super polite
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-11
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TO THE AMERICAN LEGION
Good evening.

Detroit Poet Welcomes Annual Convention) Across the broad, calm stretch of years, Sown deep with quiet smiles and tears. Our thoughts turn back to those dark days When grim war set the world ablaze. We called on you, we bade you leave The paths you followed to achieve The victory God might allow.
 And how We to thank you now' You came with brimmng strength and health From homes of poverty and wealth. From desk and mill and farm you came, With eyes aght and hearts afame. You left the dreams youth loves to paint, Without regret. without complaint. To keep faith with sterner VOW. And how we to praise you now? The Argonne, Mouse and St Mihiel Will ever eloquently tell Of how you hurled brave blow on blow Against the trenches of the foe; Of how you won and winning gave Beloved comrades to the grave. Fames own bright laurel decks each brow And how are we to laud you now? An no, we cannot honor you,
 By aught that we may say or do. But deep within our souls abide
 A glowing joy. growing pride In each staunch member of your band And in ideals for which you stand. Your deeds with love our thoughts endow. How then. are we to greet you now Brave legion-as your conclave starts Here are our hands! Here are our hearts
 JOHN B. TERMS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-11
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Telling you that Marie Southern Hureau. investigator for department St Mary She'll under the knife
 Mir and Mrs Mackie gasoline home Sunday from Bethlehem Hampshire where they been weeking Detective Id McEligot back from Cape Cod Traffic Officer Pat Foley IS wearing pointed which makes Pat class beauty 1o3l Mrs Alfred Euvrard has returned from New York taken up her former residence here George Dillon hoPped aboard Haven coach this afternoon the first leg of journey Cleveland where he'll the baseball tourney for the Dem
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-11
CLUB PLANTS TREES

Fifteen thousand trees have been nlanted on the grounds of the Fall River club Fall River, Mass,
 land dedicated to George Washing ion. These trees were planted dur |inr Albert A. Harrison's term as president of the club and they have been registered on the honor roll
 | of the American Tree association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-11
SCOUTS PLANT 10000 TREES

The Saratoga county council oI the Boy Scouts of America at Baii, ston Spa, N. r., has planted lo.ooo
 trees in honor of George washing
 ton. This tree planting has been en- tered on the national honor roll oi
 the American Tree association ana a certificate of membership sent to the council.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-11
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BY VIM. E. MCKINNEY

Secretary American Bridge League
 One of the nice points of contract is that the bold bidding of the game will force you to play your cards extremely well. The declarer in the following hand gets into a game-going contract and is forced to use a simple grand coup in or der to complete his contract.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-11

Miss Edith Sugden has returned to her home in Hartford after wis., iting her aunt, Mrs D. W. Lynch of Woodlawn terrace.
 Miss Gertrude Kraus of Fern Circle will leave next week to re- sume her studies at Laurelton hall.
 Miss Elizabeth Walker of Fiske street entertained at bridge and kitchen shower yesterday after non in compliment to Miss Meli- cent Wilcox of Pine street who is to be married in the fall to Clyde S. Buckingham of Southport. The guests included: Misses Muriel Bristol Mellicent Becker, Frances Buchanan, Benita Pape, Epnice Garrigus, Buelah Morris, Sylvia Hotchkiss, Mildred Daniels and Doris Reeves.
 Miss Elsie Marguerite Tooker, daughter of MT and Mrs Henry Smith Tooker of Bunker Hill ave- nue has chosen September 26 as the date for her marriage to Cor don Welton SQmers, son of Mir and Mrs Robert D. Somers, of Piedmont street.
 Mir and Mrs George Clark of Ashley street and MT and Mrs Walter Hoffman of Naugatuck have returned after visiting relatives in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-11

Such sporadic neighborhood criminal groups are an old story in Manhattan. Years agone, when the Bowery was the Bowery, and when HelPs Kitchen earned its name, when the East Side was