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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1931-09-15
Forced Labor on Texas Cotton Plantations

that there is too much cotton and
are destroying part of their crops,
and the tenant farmers (share-crop
pers) cannot afford to harvest their
shares. Too much cotton-and hun
dreds of workers in the South are
ragged and threadbare. The workers
in the Soviet Union use their cotton,
but the bosses here won't let the
workers have enough for a pair of
overalls and a shirt.
The capitalist press says lot
about forced labor. The city, county
and state penal farms in Texas and
over the entire South produce large
quantities of cotton, which is planted,
grown and harvested by convict Ia
Dor. Where does this cotton that is
certainly produced by forced labor
go?
Fight PeOnage!
Peonage, actual slavery and all the
most miserable living conditions ex-
list all over the South. The Unem-
ployed Council in Houston is fighting
the peonage system, the vagrancy
laws and for real relief and unem-
ployment insurance for the unem-
ployed.
Join the Unemployed Councils!
Don't starve-Fight!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04

fined both seriously and humor- ously, to-day is TAKE-OUT.
 For an example of how these definitions should be made see Mon- days Waterbury Democrat, which also gives the first term in the series. No. was published yes- PICK UP CONDITIONS OF THE CONTEST HERE TYPE STANDin
 CONTEST
 No. 2. The bridge term to be de- fined, both seriously and humorous iy, to-day is SMALL SLAM.
 For an example of how these definitions should be made see yes- terday's Waterbury Democrat, which also gives the first term in the series.
 Conditions of the Contest
 1. State the term you are defin- ing and then mark your actual. or serious definition (a) and your hu- morous definition (b).
 ?. Send in your definition not later than five days after the term has appeared to:
 Bridge Headquarters, Inc,
 2e5 Madison Ave,
 New York, N. Y.
 3. You may take your serious definition from the book "The Off, cial System" or from any other bridge work, or originate 1t, but 1t must be accurate.
 {. For the best combination of a1- swers on each definition, there will be given as a prize, one each day, copy of "The Official System of Contract Bridge.
 To-day's bridge term, No 1. Is BLANK SUIT. How would you de- fine 1t?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04

A surprise masquarade party
 was held Saturday night at the
 horne in honor of Mir and Mrs
 William Genesis second wedding Anniversary. The house was pret- tily decorated appropriateiy TOT Halloween and a delicious mlo- night lunch was served. Games and singing and dancing were en-
 joyed with music by an orchestra.
 MT and Mrs William Genest were the recipient of many beautiful gifts. Those attending were: MT and Mrs Alexander Genest of Wa
 terbury; MT and Mrs Arthur Gen. est of Meriden; the Misses Lucette st Piere, Rosa Genest, Marie Dav- ale, Louise Burger, Kitty o'Don-- nell, Jane O'Keath and Margaret Barelle of Waterbury; the Misses Rita Carney, Rose Daley, and Jeannie Wallace of Hartfordi Miss Lyilian Cromane of New Haven; the Misses Alma and Loretta Gen est, and Mary Hammeron of Che shire; Miss Emily Pelletier of Wa tertown; Romeo Sicard, Uclide Grenier, Lawrence Berthiaume, Roger Uotte, Oscar Drowin, Eddie Comeau, Harry McCarth, Arthur Lavoie, and Larry Dunne of Wa terbury; Amedee and Albert Gen. est, and Joseph Barenell of Che shire: Clement Perreault, John Bouiiard, Carl and Raymond Savoy and Give Renolds of Hartford; Paul Garfield, and Phillip Cromane of New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04

St. Marys Hospital Aid society will conduct a rummage sale to- morrow at a store in the Palace building at S6 East Main street. A committee has been appointed to receive articles which may be left this afternoon and by notifying any member of the society articles will be called for.
 The girls of Chase Park house entertained at Halloween party recently. Entertainment was en- joyed and refreshments were serv- ed. Those attending were: Misses Mae Bradley. Victoria Reynolds, Adelaid Carey, Marjorie Carey, Lorraine Overton, Helen Williams, Julia Damasio, Mary Caserino, Mae Capabianco, Margaret Nina han, Christabel Nutbrown, Dian thia Adams and Harvey West, Howard Loeffler, Otis Couette, Harry Walker, Peter Walker, James Carney, Earl Barrett, George O'Connor, David Noonan. Frank Hyland, John Casey, Ernest Rosa and Victor Reynolds.
 A masquerade party was given at the home of Mrs. Hattie Hills of North Riverside street recently. The rooms were decorated in a color scheme of orange and black. Singing and dancing were enjoyed and a buffet luncheon was served. Those present were William and Curtiss Hills of New Milford, Mrs. A. Goldsmith, Mrs. J. Scofield, Mrs. Davis, MT. and Mrs. Clarence Petrauskas of Oakville. Mrs. Grace Signor, Edward Signor, Donald Davis, Anna Stasaitis, Charles Stasaitis, Mir. and Mrs. Stanley Stasaitis, Misa Hazel Hills and Mrs. Hattie Hills of this city.
 Miss Lucia Siani of South Elm street has returned after spending a few days in New York city where she was the guest of her sister, Miss Marie Siani.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04

Mrs Albert J. Walsh assisted by Miss Anna 'Ahearn entertained at a shower given at her home on Grove street recently in honor of Miss May Walsh who is to be mar ried in the near future. Entertain ment was enjoyed and a supper was served. Those present were: Mrs M. Walsh, Mrs B. Cronan, Mrs J. Hackett, Mrs c. Fogarty, Mrs J. Reynolds, Mrs Mary Dunlap, Mrs Mary Hayes, Mrs Driscoll, Mrs Will liam Flood, Mrs Henry Grenier Mrs Frank Green, Mrs c. Fred ericks, Mrs F. Mccarthy. Mrs Me- Cristle, Mrs H. Kenny, Mrs A. Lannen, Mrs P. Griffin, Mrs J. Realler, Mrs F. Adams, Mrs H. Burns, Mrs Nellie Havican, Mrs I. Huel, Mrs D. Donovan, Mrs M. Devine, Mrs P. Wrenn, Mrs c. Carey, Mrs Albert Walsh, and Misses Mae Lannen, Elizabeth Fen ton, Mary Fenton, Gertrude At wood, Jane Casey, Ella Casey, Ann Rigney, Loretta Fitzpatrick, Mae Hayes, Helen Dr1ScOll, Anna Ahearn, Edith Havican, Nellie Havican, Kathryn Flood, Betty Hackett, Mary Bowling, Jane Hackett, Aimee Thompson, Eliza beth Collins and Mae Walsh.
 Miss Agnes McArdle of East Main street entertained at a Hal lowe'en party at her home recent ly. The home was decorated with Halloween novelties. Those at- tending were: Misses Agnes Me- Ardle, Helen Griffin, Lucy Angel lio. Lucille Parker, Cecelia Wood lock and Mae Brennan and Arthur Donahue, Andrew Carroll, Leon ard. Cassello, Raymond Dudley, Joseph Savage and Thomas Me- Ardle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
2. Each suit must contain at least one stopper.

QUEsT4ONNAIRE FOR LESSON
 NO.
 1. What does a game-demand bid mean? 2. What is the bid? 3. How many probable tricks are required in major suit deelara- ton?
 {. How many probable tricks are required in minor suit declara- ton?
 5. As partner Is liable to respond with bust "three no-trump," what additional requirements are neoes- sary?
 6. Why is it unnecessary ever to stretch the game-demand bid in the Ofiicial System?
 2. What point count do you re- quire for three no-trunnp bid? 8. How many suits should be stopped?
 CONTEST No. 8. The bridge term to be de-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04

Great Britain and Japan are said to be the greatest foreign invest ors in China. their investments be- ing about five times those of the U. s.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04

Motion pictures are to be shown at the conclusion of church ser vices conducted by Dr F. O. Soper, minister of the Wesleyan Central Hall in London.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04

At the end of 1880 there were 2,626,0O0 electric refrigerators in operation in the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
LESSON NO. 4--CoNTINUED
LESSON NO. 4--CONTINUED The Bid of Three Tn yesterdays article on the Bid of Three we showed two examples of hands. We are gviing these two hands, No. l and No. ? again to- HAND NUMBER
 S-A-Q-7.6.4-2
 H-A-k-9-S.8.2
 D-2
 C-nOne
 HAND NUMBER 2
 s-A-K.Q-4.S
 H-A-Q.J.1O.0
 D-2
 C-S.6

distribution is also an important factor, but the increase in high card tricks is in inverse proportion to the reduction in length of the two major suits. We noted that 1t required one and one-half addt- tional high card tricks, in Hand No. 2, to offset the deuces of spades and hearts in Hand No. 1. .. ....
 In Hand Number we have two comparatively weak six-card suits, but powerful in probable tricks on account of the extra length.
 Tn Hand Number ? we have two powerful five-card suits, but a hand no stronger in probable tricks on account of the shortened length. HAND NUMBER 8 +A-K.7.5-8 H-A.K.7.4.2 D-A.o
 C-3
 In this hand we have five (b) high-card tricks and four CD low card tricks for a total of nine (9l probable tricks, the outside ace of diamonds being required to bring the total probable tricks to the re- quired nine.
 HAND NUMBER { S-A-K-J-0 H-K.Q-J D-A.Q-J
 lK-J.6
 This hand represents typical nos trump (equal or balanced) distrib- ution--no long suits to be deveiop- ed and produce low-card tricks, hence the trick-taking potential. ities of such equally distributed suits is regulated entirely by the number and strength of the honor cards.
 This hand contains seven (7) high-card tricks and yet can guar antee only eight (S) probable tricks at no-trtump, if the partner responds to the bid of three spades with three no-trump.
 Three spades opens this hand in- stead of three no-trtump, in order to obtain information looking to- ward slam. With seven (1) high card tricks in hand we are in the slam zone. If the above hand finds the partner with two high- card tricks, slam Is almost certain and if his hand contains only one half (M) high-oard trick, game at three no-trump is practically as- sured.
 HAND NUMBER s
 This hand contains seven (7) high-card tricka Bid three clubs and get what information you can from your partner. If you hnd him with one (1) high-card trick, slam is practically assured. You will note that this hand purposely shows only nine (e) probable tricks instead of the required ten | (1O) for a minor demand bid, but 1 1t can be played at three no-trump | therefore 1t meets the requirement. " THE THREE HID (NoT
 DEMAND) The non-demand three bid ii
 used by those who prefer it to thu two-ciub game-demand bid lwhict
 is an optional part of the 0nicia
 System) When the two-ciub bid Y
 used an original three bid is no
 a demand, and partner does not bit
 unless he has assistance. We VII
 have the two club demand pis
 OPENING No-TRUAfP BIDS oI THREE There are certain hands that C, not qualify for q gAme-demani bid; and are entirely too strong fol an opening bid of one or two. With such hands, an openinl three no-truinp bid pazy Do made provided they meet the fuIloWtnl specifications: Using the 4-Ssss' count. 1. The hand should contain W,ninnln count ss sz'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04

Ice cream, as far as is known, was first made and eaten during the 18th century in Italy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04

New Satins, new Crepes, new Wool Knits, 2 DC. Suits, new Jerseys. Every shade, every style. All sizes. Reg. $f0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-02


Meeting, washington Automotive
Trade Association, Racquet Club, $40
pm.
Meeting. writers Rendezvous. Thorn
son School, pm
Meeting. Sixteenth Street Highlands
r,ittzens' Association. Sixth Presbyterian
church, Sixteenth and Kennedy streets.
pm.
Meeting, Cathedral Heights Cleveland
park Citizens Association. Eaton
school. Thlrty-fourth and Lowell streets,
pm.
Meeting. Abraham Lincoln Circle No.
4 Ladies 9. A. r.. Willard Hotel. pm
MEETING. Iowa state Society, willard
Hotel, S pm
Meeting. xxi Psi Phi Fraternity. Ham
Aton Hotel, pm.
Meeting. Psi Omega Fraternity, Ham
ilton Hotel, pm
Meeting. knights of Columbus. Wash
in0ton General Assembly, Fourth De-
gree, Mayfiower Hotel, 8 pm.
Meeting. Forest Hills Citizens ASso-
citation. Ben MuTch School, 8 pm.
INSPECTION, Lincoln Women's Relief
Corps Soldiers, Sailors and Marines
Club House, pm.
Card party. benefit Spiritual Science
Church. Is Fourth street northeast,
$50 pm.
FUTURE.
Buffet luncheon, Womens National
Press Club, willard Hotel, tomorrow,
pm.
Luncheon, Columbia Broadcasting
Co, Willard Hotel tomorrow 1890 pm.
Luncheon, Advertising Club, National
Press Club, tomorrow, 1880 pm.
Luncheon. Association of Credit Men,
Raleigh Hotel, tomorrow, 1880 pm
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BIC REGISTRATION
SEEN IN NEW YORK
Unknown Factor Causes Gain
in Vote Volume Planned
for Tomorrow.

Py the Associated Press
ALBANY. ". Y. November 2.--An
unknown factor that brought out
record off-year registration enters into
iomorrow's election. with Democratic
leaders claiming 1t Is the desire Of Vot-
ers to express their opposition to the
Hoover administration and Republic
ans eounteracting with the assertion
that it is an expression OF the ballot
casters confidence in Republican
Legislature.
While the difference between Gov
Franklin D. Roosevelt and former Gov.
Alfred z. Smith over a constitutional
amendment concerning reforestation
has led in the prediction discussion,
that element did not influence registra-
ton as registration was completed be-
fore MFR. Smith challenged the worth OF
the amendment
The Secretary of States ONCE shows
that 4167 ,l42 voters are eligible to cast
their ballots tomorrow This total is
greater than the 1929 oh-year registra-
ton by 100 900 and 129.0l9 more than
registered for the gubernatorial cleo
ton in 1880.
State Senator George r. Fearon OF
Syracuse. majority leader Of the Upper
House. expressed the confidence OF his
party when he claimed the Republicans
would re-elect majority Of the Assem-
bly, The registration increase, 1t was
pointed out, was largely in Republican
counties.
James A. Farley, State Democratic
chairman, analysed the situation this
way:
81 have visited every county in tbs
State and have found deep-seated re-
sentiment throughout the State-and
believe throughout the Nation-against
Republican administration in Washing.
ton. The State is filled with disgust
over the conduct of the national ad-
ministration. Everywhere the people
contrast what has been done in Wash
ington with what has been done in Al
bany. This State. under the Leadership
of Democratic Governor, has adopted
a thoroughgoing relief plan. while the
National Government has topped ano
fioundered around for two years doing
nothing"
The Smith Roosevelt split on the re-
forestation issue had been heralded al
the beginning of definite break be-
tween the two party leaders-Mr
Smith. the presidential candidate II
1929, and Mr. Roosevelt, a possible nom.
inee next year.
Smith denounced that Interpretation
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mittee on Taxation, Senator Msstick Of
Westchester County, and they were at
tempting 10 devise new means OF taxa
ton
Now, one of the great ills that We
are suffering from today is taxation.
II Is just bearing the American people
right down to the ground: and here
We are facing a possible deficit in the
States revenue OF $50 900 ,00o and to
meet that $50 900 900 deficit the Gov
ernor is comforting with the chairman
Of the Committee on Taxation In an
effort to find new sources Of taxation. .
He said the last three years had been
the first time in his recollection the
Democratic National Committee had
functioned between elections. The re-
suit has been TO make the party All
ready to enter into the conflict of 1892. -
1t remained only, he concluded, for
the Democratic party in New York Ito
hold up on Tuesday so great and so
large Democratic majority as
TO hearten and give vim and vigor to
the hosts of Democracy throughout the
United States that are awaiting the
opportunity to enter the battle in 1882. y
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truth concerning IL.
Taking of from New York in one
OF the giant transcontinental planes
for the long trip to Hollywood, Mr..
Holmes has pictured and made real
that part of the trip. After a long
and thoroughly interesting journey
OF some 80 hours the audience finds
itself at Topside, Mr.. Holmes new
home in California, Of which he Is
very proud, and we'll he might be
for 1t is ideally situated and is a
beautiful place.
The first glimpse Of the almost
mythical Hollywood rather spells old
dreams, for it is quite like any other
large city, with it's auto laundries
(Which wash elephants as well as
autos), looking Cafes, all
original in style. some being dogs"
others windmills. fiowerpots and Just
anything one might think Of. They
were built so apparently because
somebody thought of lust anything
they could think Of" and executed
It accordingly Aqua Caliente
beckons from across the border, but
the stay here is momentary, just
long enough to get glimpse OF this
Monte Carlo of Mexico, with its
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From the Front Row
Reviews and Newsof Washington 5 Theaters

casino and gaming tables. its ball
room and bar. One has an oppor-
tunity also to see the people who come
there, some to gamble. others out
of curiosity. On the way back stop
is made for moment at Tia Juana.
which Mr. Holmes said has just about
outgrown its reputation OF badness.
Then back TO Hollywood for an
other trip this time to Catalina
Island This part of the lecture
illustrated with motion picturesl
disclosed what milady will or will
not wear on the beach this Summer"
But" Mr.. Holmes hasters TO ex-
plain. that is the penalty Of having
young photographer assistant"
From here on the program is
entirely taken up by luncheonS with
the movie stars and visits to their
homes. with shots OF the actors
working ION the lot"
A visit is made to Douglas Fair
banks and wife, then to Billie Dove
making picture with Edward
Everett Horton and later a glimpse
OF Horizons home. then for golf with
Lois Wilson and Kathlyn williams.
In fact, life from here in the picture
story comprises one continual round
OF movie stars, what they do and
when.
Mr.. Holmes closes his lecture
appropriately with filmings Of
first night at the Cathay Circle and
Douglas Fairbanks, jr's. big night at
the Magyar Theater, where one sees
the stars t. out by scores with
long line ~ "stargazerS" on the
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sidelines. having paid dollar . seat
just to watch the movie people arrive.
j, n. II.
Gayety
And It's Sugar Babies"
THE Gayety show this week seems
to lack that youthful puncs-.
that is so often found in its shows.
Sugar Babies" lags through innu-
merable scenes and skits. much as
might be expected on n hot Summer
day, Lauded as one OF the top-notch
shows Of the circuit, 1t fails 70 reach
the mark
The guest star, Nadgi, with Col
lette and Naomi. hasn't the iuster
OF sparkling feminine predecessors.
Patricia Kelley and May Lewis COM
plete the feminine high lights.
Harry Fields and Rags Ragland
supply the show with fun and humor,
and Charles Schultz. Artie Brooks
and Sid Leonard help out the fun
tossers.
The chorus. however, with a pre-
cision of action favored with merri-
ment. deserves real credit perhaps
more than any other unit OF the
troupe. F. l.. G.
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COUSIN WINS IN BRITAIN

Sir Brogard Beauchamp, elected tc
the British Parliament in the recent
Conservative landslide, is a first cousin
of a Washington woman Mrs. H. Ken
nedy McCook, 3217 Connecticut avenue
it was learned today.
Sir Brogard's mother, before her mar
riage to the English nobleman, who was
the father of the newly elected mem
Der of Parliament, was Miss Petty
Woods, Columbus, Ohio. Her brother
Archibald Woods of Columbus, was the
father of Mrs. McCook.
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VOTING WATCHED
FOR TREND IN 1882
Five Congressional Races
May Decide Control
of House.

~ ths Associated Press
with an eve N the 1882 national
campaign. party leaders look u the
outcome Of scattered elections tornor-
row for y definite political trend.
whether the Republicans or Demo-
Gratis will organize the incoming House
may be decided by the results Of FIVE
special congressional elections.
In New York the strength Of Coy.
Franklin Roosevelt and Alfred r.
Smith will be tested in their dispute
over a forest conservation amendment
sponsored b. Roosevelt and opposed
by the Democratic presidential nominee
IN 1929
The smith Roosevelt split is being
watched with close interest by political
observers Roosevelt has been doomed
for months az the 1882 Democratic
standard bearer Smith continues as
ths party'e titIlar head. but has given
no sign whether he VIII stand for re-
nomination.
Liquor Issue In Several
Prohibition is an issue in several Of
the elections, while there is particu-
lar interest in the results OF two nor
maIly Republican congressional districts
which the Democrats hope 20 win.
The Democrats hfve assaulted the
Ohio and the eighth Michigan dis
tricts. hut virtually concede the second
PENNSYLVANIA 10 their opponents. They
expect to retain the twentieth Ohio
and the seventh New York without
difficulty
The present House lineup Is Dem
ocrats, 2i4. Republicans, 2l3; Farmer
laborites, / vacancies, Z. One Of the
two other vacancies. usually Eepub-
ere4f "A AIiaH narnrlnns Gain
Ing this, the Republicans would hold
House control by one. II there Is no
change tomorrow In the political status
Of the five seats
In Kentucky a gubernatorial race has
been enlivened by controversy over
the administration Of the State High
way Commission by Ben Johnson, DEM
ocrat. william b. Harrison, Republican
nominee for Governor, has opposed, ana
Ruby Laffoon, Democratic candidate, mas
Endorsed the commissions policies.
A Governor Is to be elected In New
Jersey. Democrats are claiming former
Gov. Harry A. Moore will win over David
Baird, former Republican Senator; A
victory there, they contend. would be
rebuke to the national leadership Of
President Hoover during the economic
crisis.
Drys Have Candidate,
A third candidate. Edmund r. Hal
sey, Endorsed by the Anti Saloon League,
has added interest to the contest. since
both Moore and Baird have sponsored
repeal of the eighteenth amendment
The Pennsylvania Republican organi-
sation Is attempting 10 take the meas
ure Of Gov. Pinchot In the Allegheny
County commissionership contest. The
regular Republican leader J. @. ARM
strong Of Pittsburgh, is running against
G. G. McGovern, q Pinchot independent
Republican, and David L. Lawrence,
Democratic candidate.
The formality OF electing Democratic
nominees to State offices will be staged
in Mississippi. where Mike Conner won
the gubernatorial nomination. Nomi-
nation is tantamount to election there.
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declaring W. Kk1vsland Macy. Repubh-
can state chairman. was "endeavoring
70 create In the public mind the idea
that because I am opposed to this
amendment there is terrible break be-
tween myself and the Governor. That
Is not so
All the members Of the Assembly-i50
will be elected tomorrow. A Repre-
sentative in Congress win be elected in
Brooklyn district. normally Demo-
cratic. and two State Senators, one in a
Democratic area and one in a Republic
can, VIII be chosen.
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Land Company Chartered.
n Disnatch to The Star

Wpeci1I DISPATCH 70 The Star.
ARLINGTON COUNTY COURT
HOUSE, Va, November IA certificate
Of incorporation for the Virginia Land
A. Development Co., Inc, with ofiices
at Above Heights. was received by the
clerks ONCE yesterday from the State
Corporation Commission. Ofiicers OF
the company arel Charles p. Clark.
president: j. r. Koia. vice president; J.
Cloyd Byars. secretary. and George Fl.
Swami, treasurer.
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Fall Kills Elevator Operator.

NEW YORK, November AtE0-
Sheridan Atkinson, 81, an elevator
operator in the Riverside Church, of
which DR.. Harry Emerson Fosdick is
pastor, fell 80 feet down an elevator
shaft at the church yesterday and died
Of his injuries in hospital.