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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-03
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

What Is your question? What
ever it may be, unless it be a re-
quest for legal, medical or financial
advice, it will be answered without cost
! to you, and you will receive the reply
in q personal letter. Write your question
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ington, D. C.
Q. What Is the largest prize offered
In q golf tournaments. D.
j. The Aqua Oaliente $4,000 purse
Is the largest for a winner.
9. Who first made blue prints?
B. L. n.
A. The method was discovered by
Sir John Herschel. The details OF the
process have been varied in many ways.
@. Are there any immovable Joints
in the human body?-F. C
A. There are. The joints or sutures
in the skull are examples.
@. Please name some of the famous
abbeys Of Great Britain-H. C.
A. Among the best known are mem
toned Westminster Abbey in London,
Fountains, st. Mary's Of York, Tintern,
kirkstall and Rievaulx Many of these
aooeys were built during the early
middle ages.
@. Was Anatole France the real name
OF the person who wrote under that
name?-H. D. z.
1t was his real name, but not
In It's entirety. His name was jacques
Anatole France Thibault.
Q. Where were pieced quilts first
made?-C. T. p.
A. The history of quilts is involved
In tradition of long centuries Of slow
put certain progress; in fact, the origin
OF all domestic arts is shrouded in mys-
terry. No positive reference to patch
work or quilting Is found in Western
Europe prior to the time Of the Crusades.
but from the eleventh century these
arts become more and more conspicuous
in the needlcraft Of nearly every coun~
try In Western Europe Noticeable
progress was made in the design OF
quilts curing the middle ages in Spain
Some of the finest specimens of quilts
OF this period have been preserved in
Persia.
@. When and by whom was Martin
Van Buren's autobiography published?
H. D.
A. Van Buren's autobiography was
published in 1920 by the Government
Printing Office as volume II of the
annual report of the American Historical
Society for the year 1918.
Q Why is there such an irregular
section in the boundary between Massa-
chusetts and Connecticut?-A. H. S.
A. This peculiar deviation from a
straight-line boundary, known as the
"Southwick jog" was caused by the
strengthening out and adjusting of
errors in the boundary line between
Connecticut and Massachusetts, as pre-
viouSly run by compass. A long narrow
strip Of land was given to Connecticut,
and the Southwick Jog coded to Massa-
chuSettS as a parcel Of land of
equivalent area.
@. What is the real name of the
horse, Tommy Boy, in Sporting Blood?
r. A. c.
A. His name is really Tommy Boy,
and he was former racing star.
O. Where is the Grand Coulee in the
State Of Washington?-J. F. S.
1t IS a valley lying east of the
Columbia River along the boundary of
Grant and Douglas Counties. The lower
end of the valley terminates in an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-03

Early statesmen who read by candle
light developed classical finish OF ex-
preston not ordinarily found In writings
or speeches at present. Oil and cleo
tricity make living more convenient.
The bills also make existence more
prosaic and calculating.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-03

Motion picture actresses who explain
why their wages should not be reduced
refer to what might be regarded as
personal extravagances as being as
necessary to their profession as tools OF
trade are to the artisan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-03

about it for many years. Many Of his
early readers have dropped away, find
ing his plots often repeated and his
characters more types than individuals,
but he still has large numbers of
latest Lincoln book. even though they
know in advance just what 1t will be
like-that is, just like all the others.
The latest addition to the Joseph Lin
coin Action (ligary y AN Aonsshore."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-03

1t is urged that the Government
should not take an actual part in bust
ness, but should be only the umpire
Any base ball fan will agree that this
plan assigns to the Government the
largest and most difficult portion of the
responsibility.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-03
Not Becalmed.

From the Pittsburgh Post Gazette.
1t may be likely that as Secretary
Adams Of the Navy Department was
plloted from Akron to Washington at
2O4 miles per hour he remembered the
peacefullnesS Of his most exciting
yacht race.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-03

When the representatives Of big
thinking go to Berlin they frankly admit
they will talk about international affairs
and are not contemplating abstruse dis
cussions of Einstein or Nietsche.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-03
Democracy Handicapped.

From the Worcester Evening Gazette.
DR.. Nicholas Murray Butler laments
demoeracys weakness in choosing men
Tor leaders. But the good doctor, who
picks his great from history, makes his
selections after the fact. Democracy
cannot so easily bet on q sure thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-03

A successful effort to get alcohol out
of small politics will favor q hope that
the hideous influence loosely termed
dope" may be gotten out Of big
racketeer finance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-03

A conflict still asserts itself which
requires many a citizen to explain
whether he favors prohibition not only
as political principle but as personal
habit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-03
Trouble Is Unlimited.

From the Dayton Daily News.
An Ohio man recently choked to
death on . chicken bone, showing that
trouble is not confined to the unem-
ployed.
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Source of Supply.

From the Savannah Morning News.
Insane aSylums are reported over
flowing. Trying TO understand the exc
change situation will probably swell the
number awaiting admission. ~~e.s--.,--
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The Associated Press Is exclusively eli titled
20 the Use for republication of all news dis
patches credited to it or not otherwise cred
tied in this paper and also :he local news
published herein All rights of public alton OF
special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-03

Some Of the veterans now hope to say
"prosit." They will never say it while
lifting a stein OF beer to DR.. Clarence
True Wilson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-03
Seeing in America First.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
A visitor to Canada reports seeing n
flve-headed FISH in the course Of his
travels. Shucks! A lot of the boys see
much more amazing things at home
just by consuming Canadian products.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-03

AS a man Of steel" Stain looks for
no depression in the Russian steel mar
ket sc far as he is concerned.
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Ability Recognized.

Ability Recognized.
"You never quote the poets in your
speeches any more
NO" replied Senator Sorghum. II
find that the custom is likely to cause
confusion. / once quoted from Para
disc Lost mentioning the author Some
of my dissatisfied constituents got to-
gether and said it might be a good idea
to look old John Milton up and groom
him as a candidate for my job"
Jud Tunkins says aristocracy Is go
ing out Of fashion so completely that
sounding title. will have to join o secret
society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-03
Educators.

Our childhood fancies often rule
The games as days mature draw
near;
When we decide on playing school, "
Each wants to be the teacher dear.
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Costume.

OF yore the statesmen we would note
In high hat and Prince Albert coat.
At present, to avoid delay.
He wears his golfing clothes all day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-03
Readable, at Least.

ASS~A0OACS ~ A<~sSSS"
IT have just read a novel of which
thoroughly disapproVe.
Il hope you will lend it to me-" said
Miss Cayenne. II haven't found a
novel in long time that interested me
sufficiently to merit my disapproval."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-03

DE reason some folks can't find
work." says Uncle Eben. sis dat dey'd
have to pass too many crap games on
DER way 70 leek for IT, ..--
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-03
Enlarged Vocabulary.

your wife does not interest herself
in the small talk of society,""
mol" exclaimed Mr.. Chuggins, some
times I wish she'd get back to the small
talk. instead of discussing politicei
economy in words of five syllables."
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rbe Evening Star Newspaper Company

THEODORE w. MOVES. j.. Editor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-03

Q What was the name of the par
tlcularly fierce fish Theodore Roosevelt
discovered on his South American trip?
Have any of them ever been brought TO
this country alive?-D. r
A. The paranha. The New York
City aquarium has specimens.
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| tors who practiced a rough surgery, for
skulls have been found upon which the
operation of trepanning had been per-
| formed. The earliest doctor OF his
torical record was Imhotep, Egyptian,
who lived about 5000 years ago.
names familiar in classical medicine.
Galen was advanced in diagnosis, for
he knew how to read q pulse. A Greek
| vase of 500 B. C. shows Greek patients
| consulting o physician. They have
/ bandaged arms and legs and one is
deformed.
In "Ships of Youth" Maud Diver
| continues the love story Of Eve ChSl-
| Toner and Capt. Lance Desmond. begun
| in "a Wild Bird" The background Is
| again India-India of the British, not
| of the natives. The time Is 1e28-29
There are the thin parties, polo, nlrta-
1 tions. picnics and gossip which make
I'M the oficial life, particularly Of the
women. in India. Maud Diver is
thoroughly in sympathy with the Brit
| ish occupation of India and sees the
| british army officer as a sort OF godlike
| creature offering his life in the Indian
| service. Especially does she have this
| exalted view Of her favorite Desmond
| family.
| The recently published "Corre-
| spondence of Andrew Jackson" edited
| by John Spencer Bassett, Ph.D., late
| professor in Smith College, and pub
| iished by the Carnegie Institution OF
| washington, shows the seventh Presi-
| dent of the United States to have been
an independent in the matter OF
spelIing and capitalization. Presby-
| tericn is capitalized. though 1t is
spelled with an extra "e" instead OF
| the -" but Methodist is spelled with
| a small m" jackson was q Presby-
| terrain. The Constitution of the United
| States Is not capitalized, but his
| grandmother always is, as well as the
| grandmothers Of others.
X
Joseph Lincoln has not yet exhausted
cape Cod. though he has been wTitlna
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-03

@. How does Jupiter compare with
the earth in size?-N. w.
A. Jupiter has a diameter II times
that Of the earth, volume 1900 times,
and a mass more than 800 times that
of this planet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-23

At the annual meeting of the International Federation of Catho- lie Alumnae held last Sunday in New Haven 1t was announced that Notre Dame Academy and the Waterbury Catholic High school alumnae have invited the Connec- ticut Chapter to hold the next open meeting in this city. Mrs Frank P. McEvoy of the local circle read a report on the raising of funds for the unemployed and Miss Mary Bennett, chairman of the depart ment of education, submitted a re- port. Action was taken on the death of Mrs Charles A. Jackson, first governor of the Connecticut chapter, and 1t was voted to have a mass of requiem for Mrs Jackson in this city at a date to be an- nounced later.
 Among t local people who will attend the Founders day celebra- ton and Alumnae meeting at the College of New Rochelle over the weekend are: Misses Helen o. Brien, Alvina Sirica. Margaret Truman, Marjorie Powers. Helen Moore, Ruth Barry Alice McEvoy. Ann Moore, Rachael Pope. Mary Schmidt and Grace White. A lun- cheon. and meeting of the alumnae will be held at Maura Hall at l o'clock. The alumnae dance Will be held in the Italian gardens of the Hotel Ambassador in the eve ming.
 Local girls en: oiled in the fresh- man class will participate In the investiture exercises when they don their caps and gowns for the first time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-23

to the nth. of power of precision. Their hand valuation Is appraised fnstantaneously, from. long experi- ence, and rarely indeed do they use any method of actually count ing up the tricks in their hands. Add to these requirements the physical stamina required to stand the enormous strain for many hours of tournament play and you then have 75 per cent of this ia: nous system"
 The other 25 per cent Is repre- sented by system of bidding and. in one particular tournament 1t is an actual fact that one of the champions, playing with four diff ferent partners, used three different systems. So now you know the system" the experts use!
 Isn't this also the perfect answer. tased on actual facts. to those am- b. tious bridge writers who try to tell a long-suffering public that their system Is "the best"? Practi- cally all systems advocated by deep students of the game are so nearly alike in basic fundamentals that 1t really is surprising that so much confusion has arisen In the mind of the public.
 In the lessons which follow you will find numerous cases where the must" and never" of other writ CTS are eliminated. We believe that the very best interests of the game will be served by letting even
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-23
SOCIAL

Mrs Rodney Chase of Church
 street will attend the monthly
 meeting of the executive committee
 of the Connecticut branch of the | Women's organization for national prohibition reform which Is to be
 held on october 27th at the state ! headquarters in New Haven. Fol- lowing the executive meeting there will be meeting of the committee on finance. Others who will attend include Mrs Lucius F. Robinson, Jr., chairman, Hartford; Mrs s. H. Clement, secretary, New Haven; Mrs Wilmarth Lewis, treasurer. Pennington; Mrs Thomas Wallace, 3rd, Mrs John M. Gates, Mrs Nora M. Harris, Mrs James Greenway, and Mrs A. c. Culver, New Ha- ven; Mrs A. Morgan Pease. Hart ford Mrs Joseph Alsop, Avon. Mrs Lucius Robinson, ST, Hartford; Whitehead, Pomfret; Mrs Frank Dodge and Mrs William A. J. Kopp, Stonington; Miss Eva Hoyt, Stam- ford; Mrs G. c. Haven, Salisbury.
 James Conway of Fairmount street was rendered birthday party at his home recently, the oc- casion being his eleventh birthday. The home was attractively decorat- ed with Halloween novelties in color scheme of orange and black. Games were played and a delicious luncheon was served. The little guests included: Dorothy Conway. Theresa Conway, Peggy Murphy Evelyn Conway, Edna Flanagan, Evelyn Flanagan, Peggy Carey, Ethel Darling. Alice Jane, Rose Mary Maley, Margery Carey, E. Ly- man, Frances Flanagan, and James Conway, Francis Conway. Michael Conway, John Jane, Francis Greaney. John Carey, Ed ward Ayott, Francis Walsh, Robert Walsh. William Navel, John o'Con- nor, Francis Lyman, Mrs Conway, Mrs Loughman, Mrs Lyman and Mary Greaney.
 Mrs Mary Condon of Inman ave- nue is confined to her home by ill., ness.
 Mrs Edward Hinman, Jr, of Southbury is entertaining at din- ner at her home this evening pre- ceding the dance which is being given for Miss Martha Dye at the Waterbury Country club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-23
ARTICLE FIVE


 Contract bridge is precise auc- tion bridge with a specific objec- tive, arrived at mathematically through partnership bidding. It Is a rational evolution of auction. correcting the inherent weakness which permits the player rich re- ward at too little risk. Contract is infinitely more fascinating. not because of the higher premiums and penalties involved but because the partners must estimate the value of their joint holdings with exactness. Therein lies its cniei charm, for few other games pro- duce the thrill of difficult com mitment undertaken and success. fully achieved; a commitment where both players, by informative partnership bidding, reveal their strength and weakness each to the other and, finally, through a series of bids, take-outs, assists and re- bids, reach their objective tnteili- gently. r..
 1t is imperative at contract. in order to reach the high declara- tions, game or slam. that the part nership keep the bidding open and "carry one" to the ultimate of their holdings; hence there arises the necessity for a sound bidding sys- tenn. which permits the partners to communicate freely with each other and to flash their informa-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-23

the average player use common sense in the many situations which cannot be covered by hard and fast rules.
 To play good contract bridge you must learn the fundamental formulae which comprise a bid- ding system and, this achieved, use your head. Why? Because a pack of cards can be distributed into 53,644,537 488.792. 839.237. 440,000 combinations and even the ex- perts have been unable to cover perfectly every situation that arises. Therein lies the fascination of the game. Tomorrow we shall have the actual basis of the Offlcial System explained and compared with an- other system.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-23

The home of Dr and Mrs John Sinclair Dye of Hillside avenue will be the gathering place for a num- Der of the members of the young CT social set of the city this even- ing when a dinner dance will be given for Miss Martha Dye, who is to make her debut. The din- ner guests include: Misses Louise and Ann Driggs, Juliet Adams, Margaret Adams, Jean Hall, Eliza beth Hobart, Marion McComb, Hell en Thompson, Elizabeth Warner, Mary Thomas, Elizabeth Cole, Su- game Leach, Virginia Johnston, Nancy Cluett, Margaret Cluett. Laura Oliver, Louise McKelvie, Helen Romans, Elizabeth Price, Jane Holcomb, Lois Kilborn, Claire Smith, Elizabeth White, Ellen Gal laudet and Richard Hawkins, Ar thur Gordon, Richard Puffer, Thomas Kellogg, Dutton Noble, Edward Wotkyns, Pierpont War ner, Wade White, Robert B. Chappell, Jr, Leon E. Thomas, Sydney Moves, Heminway Merri- man, Jr, Edward Lihme, Harold Lihme, Edward Sawdon. John K. Pratt, Edward Robbins, Sibley Hall, Charles Fowler, Jr, Freder- ick White, Hill Carter, Phillip Allen, Milton Bristol, Bekeman Cannon, Milton Burrall. Henry Burrall, Guerin Carmody, Daniel Cook, Henry Campbell, Richard Goss, Elliott Goss, Milton Goss, Burdon P. Hyde, Robert F. Griggs. Walter Wallace, E. Sumner Hunt, Richard N. Hunt, Bradford Wash- burn and William Bascomb.
 Following the dinner dance will be enjoyed at the Waterbury Country club. Miss Dye will wear a gown of shell pink lame and Mrs Dye will be attired in a gown Of American Beauty flat crepe.
 The list of house guests include: Misses Elizabeth Cole of New York city, Mary Thomas of Bedding, Pa. Elizabeth Hobart of Paterson, N. J., Laura Oliver of Pittsburg, Pa, Louise McKelvie of Watson, Pa, Helen Homans of Boston. Mass, Jean Hall of Dedham. Mass, Mari on McComb of Montclair. N. J., and Charles Fowler Jr. Frederick White, Richard Hawkins, Arthur Gordon, Bakeman Cannon, Edward Lihme, Harold Lihme, Lay Thom- as, Hill Carter and William Bas- comb.
 MT and Mrs William L. O'Marr of King street announce the en- gagement of their daughter. Miss Cecile Burke O'Marr to John V. Moraghan, son of MT and Mrs M. V. Monaghan of Litchfield.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-23
John A. coe can always be depended upon to deliver an

John A. Coe always be depended upon deliver usual address. Rich in worldly wisdom and possessed of ability application, J. A. drops nuggets of thought when called upon add the worlds supply of addresses that something Tuesday night the opening of the drive he emit line that should be ched the nst tuition business house the world Said J. A. The is too much of mediocre, enough of the extraordinary This apparent business and industry for me It will take extraordinary and of the depression and prevent Sloppy work and sloppy talk have given us sloppy condition Business largely blame for eepng mediocre work countenaneng mediocre employees As the depression lifts they going riddle human values and of extraordinary ability who have od and studied perfection will be in great demand It begins look if returning prosperity going be hard the drone It's healthy sign, tribute to brains rather than beef.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-23

Editor Tal Tower Topics: Public speakers all the country making great effort their hearers that
 for the interests of the United States join the League of Nations and become the upheavas common the nations of the old world They that this the only end but whether the people of this will take this seriously something many do believe This kind of talk proclaimed from pups and platforms during the World but the result showed that the end in view to get this country into the slaughter house. Americans told the beginning of the that all wanted from this country its sympathy This followed by appeal for funds and then the call for and the American boys taken from the and factories and hurried It would be we'll remember, that of the loud speakers in favor of America entering the World had nobody and others who hd managed keep them at hom The great of boys who came from of families who believed the United States should keep of that conflict But those who made the sacrifice had choice They in before they realized what taking place. If United States becomes member of the League of Nations that the people of this country will retire night in peace and wake the morning find Europe In flame and then vii be of ready and No such condition should be imposed the of this country unless the question submitted referendum and acted favor ably, then will be duty that everybody will without hesitaton-Amercan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-23


 Watch bridge articles next weeki
 Here is the schedule for the week: Monday-Playing the ofiicial system and Lesson 1, Card Valuation.
 Tuesday-Lesson No. 1. con. tinucd, Card Valuation.
 Wednesday - Lesson No. 1 continued, Card Valuation.
 Thursday - Lesson No. q, Opening Bid Of 1.
 Friday-Lesson No. 2, con. tinued. Opening Bid of One.
 Saturday-Lcsson No. 2, con- tinued, Opening Bid of One.
 Watch for these opening les- sons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-23
Junior League To Present
 CGb0Yet Affair M December

Hop" another cabaret affair will be Water Club This will be
 Holly repetition of with Mrs  William Miss Driggs wd Frederick Elizabeth Chatned
 
 Mrs C. publicity A. coe IT. wi help the skts