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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
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By VIM. E. MCKINNEY

By WM. I. MchENNG1 Secretary, American Bridge League
 The expert contract player must have many weapons Tt his com mana While the bidding B In progress, imagination and logical inference are probably his most valuable attributes, but once the play has started, success may de- pend upon q knowledge Of mathc- matical probabilities.
 The average player makes many plays which have less than an even chance of winning and over looks many which would add 10 his chance of success.
 Todays hand was played by leading woman player who has spent years studying and teaching bidding methods. Like many an- other she has developed fl high de- gree of skill in bidding. but has not brought her play up to the same level.
 The Bidding.
 Both sides were vulnerable and South opened the bidding with one club. West passed and North re- sponded with one diamonds one- overcome force.
 Encouraged by North's construc- tive bid, South considered game practically certain so she respond ed with two no trump-n game demand force. North carried the bidding to three no trump which became the final contract.
 The Play.
 West opened the jack of spades which declarer won with the ace. The deciarer realized that teh Buc- cess of her contract depended up- pon establishing her diamonds be- fore the opponents could establish their spades.
 Accordingly she led the king of diamonds and then q small dia- mand to dummy's ace, but when East did not follow to the second diamond, all hope of making the contract was lost. The adversnr- les were eventually able to take two diamonds. two hearts and two spades, defeating the contract two tricks.
 When the hand was over, the de- clarer remarked. Well, hll needed was a break In diamonds. and with only i've out. they ought to be divided three-two."
 If this lady had studied the mathematics of distribution. she would know that i've outnthndink cards will be distributed three-two ga per cent of the time, four-one 2s per cent of tine time and i've nothing ( per cent.
 lily playing for the three-two split, she would be successful in more than two-thirds Of the cases
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24

The Waterbury Home Economies club will hold a Get Acquainted party tomorrow from to G:30 o'clock in the Leaycnworth high school apartment. Miss Jennie Grjggs will be hostess. Mrs Hugo Lange is in charge of arrangements and is assisted by social commit tee consisting of chairman, Miss Elef1n Klcinert, Misses Mary Murp- phy, Dorothy Hine. Caroline Hahn and Dorothy Gaess. also an enter tainment committee consisting of chairman. Miss Gertrude Kennedy, MissesMisscs Roslta Kcenan, Helen Townsend and Catherine Charters. There will also be an address by Mrs Florence Bonney Webster, who is an honorary member of the executive committee. The aim of the party is to get prospective members acquainted with the club, its aims and purposes. All mem bers and prospective ones are urg- ed attend.
 St Mary's hospital aIumnae will hold q social this evening at the nurses home on South Elm street at g o'clock. All members are in- Flttu tO attcHu Il WHlIt CiGDHdut party which has been planned. Cards will also be played. Tho com- mittce in charge includes Mrs W. J. Fitzgerald, Miss Gertrude Kirlcy. Miss Alice Morton and Miss Kath- erine Gilhoolcy.
 An executive board meeting of the Sisterhood of Temple Israel will be held at the home of Mrs Meyer E. Edlanger tomorrow af- ternoon at 2 o'clock.
 A pecial meeting of the Italian Women's Club has been called for tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock at the City Hall. At this time final plans will be made for the card party to be given on Friday eve ming at Bosco Hall. Miss Louise Scorpion is in charge assisted by Mrs. Domenic Altieri and Mrs. Louis Bria
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24

Miss Charlotte Elizabeth SeideI, daughter of Mrs c. r. Seidcl of sylvan avenue and Walter E. Baldwin of Woodside avenue were married Saturday afternoon at o'clock at St Johns Episcopal church by the pastor. Rev Dr John N. Lewis. The attendants were Miss Mary A. Ryan and Siegfried A. Seidei. q brother of the bride.
 The bride wore q gown of rose beige angel skin lace. styled with q jacket and with which she wore a hat of brown straw trimmed with beige colored flowers. She carried q bouquet of Butterfly roses with blue delphinium. Miss Ryan wore bouvnrdia rose chiffon, made sim iIarly to that of the bride. She wore a beige straw hat trimmed in brown fabric flowers and carried tea roses with pink snapdragons.
 A reception followed the mar riage ceremony for members of the families at the home of the brides mother. After q wedding tour, MT and Mrs Baldwin will reside at 70 Woodslde avenue.
 The weekly pinochle club met at the home of Mrs John Wleshouse of Wood street. High score was made by Miss Sophie Majeski. Those present were: Misses Sophie Majeski. Selma Rayball. Pauline Norak and Mrs John Wieshouse.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24

However, a complete application of mathematical principles would have increased that percentage considerably.
 To play the diamonds for maxi mum results. declarer should lay down the king to the first trick. then play the eight and If West fails to cover, declarer should play low from dummy. This would iD- sure establishing the diamond suit with only one loser, except in the case where East heald originally QJ x x, or Q Jxxx.
 Those possibilities comprise only about 10 per cent of the total. so the declarer could have increased her chance of success to about 90 per cent.
 Copyright 1893. NEA Service. Inc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
Local Bridge Tournaments
ELTON CONTRACT CLrrn

ELTON CONTRACT CLUB
 In the Friday afternoon session of the Elton Contract club the following players made high scores: Mrs E. A. Collins and Mrs Franklin O'Donnell 43; Mrs Thom- aB Burns and Mrs. Frederick Nubn 42 1-2; and Mrs ThurBton Law shee and Mrs Carl Olsen, 41.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
. And So-o-o-o

Politicians will be piercing the crcumambient with eo' ouential bombs will be ood of hectic thundcng Water burans with msyoay will be 2opng OCT the political ranges followed by others aspiring other officers Rumbn2s or the onomng stampede already be heard Ed ODonnell to 70 after nomination of comptroller the Republican ticket while George Casey will get nomination of city clerk the san'e ticket. kind of the being pteousV bsou2 snap So the general public had better get pre- pared dugged ehooomed and otherwise anzed by hot fumes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
Society Nezcs- Weddings Coming EUents
Capacity Attendance At Annual
 St. EIiSabethS Card Party

The auditorium of the Waterbury Women's club was filled to capacity on Saturday afternoon when over three hundred people attended the bridge and tea given by the Wa tcrbury Chapter of the College of St Elizabeth. Prizes were awarded to the winner at each table and, re- treatments were served during the afternoon. Miss Kathryn Hayes headed the committee in charge of the arrangements and was assisted by Misses Margaret Maloney, Hell en Daly, Catherine Maloney, Mar ion Cassin, Anne Burns, Agnes McLinden and Mrs David Hayes. Fitzpatrick. Alice McLinden. and Mrs David Hayes. Those attending were:
 The following attended: Grace Flanagan. Rita Fitzmaurice, Cath crine Sheridan, Mae Lannen, Mar garet Jackson, Rose Bannon. Mrs Thomas Bane, Gertrude A. Doran. Mrs Francis McGrath, Mary Fitz- patrick. Mrs William McGrath, Mrs P. Lawior, Mrs George w. Russell, Mrs William Burke. Mrs Thomas Collins, Mrs Edward J. Hart, Mrs James E. Conroy, of Buffalo, Mrs A. G. York. Mrs T. H. Horrigan, Mrs Y. M. Cronln. Mary l.. Grove, Marjorie Rigncy, Helene O'Brien, Claire O'Brien. Eiinor O'Nefll, Ro- setta O'Rellly, Kathryn MacDon- aid.
 gernice Brennan, Mary MacDon- ald. Mrs Michael J. Galiulo, Mrs M. Franclse Macdonald. Mrs Ralph J. Vaughn, Madelyn II. McGill, Mrs nae sA rUh sey, Mrs J. M. Lynch, Mrs James T. Kelley, Sarah l.. GuilfoiIc. Mary Clarkson, Mrs Frank Newcomb, Mary Bennett, Mrs Joseph Me- Ginniss, Mrs Joseph Hosey, Mrs Frank Mahan, Mrs Thomas Tobin, Mrs William J. Phelan, Miss Em- incline Phelan, Miss Helen Phelan. Mrs Mark A. Tierney, Ann Carolan. Gencvievc Carolan, Louise Meo, Dorothy. Shea, Miss Mary Brennan of New York. Miss Elizabeth Bro- phy. Theresa Fleming, Miss Helen Fahy. Mrs Thomas FitZmaurice. Margaret Moran. Mary Jane Fitz- maurice, Mary Ann Noonan. Mrs James R. Iawlor, Mrs William Downey, Mrs T. c. Smith. Mrs John r. Dunpby, Mrs Wilfred Rochon, Mrs Raymond Graves, Mrs James Behan, Mrs Anthony Halbing, Mrs George Bolan, Mrs John Collins, Mrs J. J. Carr.
 Mrs Frank Keissling, Mrs Arthur. Mcdonald. Mrs James Mcknight, Mrs Charles O'connor, Mrs William OShea, Jennie Frency, Mrs James Kelly. Mrs George Ryan, Elise Car roll. Miss Grace NJ. Wolff, Mrs Jo- seph r. Stevens, Mrs Alfred F. Wolff, Mrs Thomas r. Riley. Mrs Raymond J. Quinn, Mrs Edward r. Bradley, Mrs W. r. Duff, Mrs Jo- seph F. Kelley. Mrs Charles Ferry, Mrs T. s. Collins, Mrs William Wallace, Mrs John Grady, Dorothy Worth. Mrs Frank Mercer, Cecilia Mentz, Mrs Daniel Martin. Jr, Mar garet Mccarthy, Helen Hayes. Ag- nes Connor, Catherine Connor. Mary E. Morris. Josephine A. Me- Cormack, Bessie l.. Delaney.
 Mrs James Mccormack, Mrs II. V. Brennan. Mrs James Walsh, Miss Catherine A. McKenna, Mrs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
The Bitter Bitten ..

yer about the fire in the municipal the other day? We'll didn't much anyway. but there little behind might interesting ing install special their drains separate the oil prevent the formation of highly explosive ordinance has been passed the installation of But the couldn't stand the expense incurred closed the drains entirely So the fath example had traps installed the Field street Everything worked spenddy until nncompoop tossed lighted the The pool of oil in the special welcoming for Mr Flame and everything door fire headquarters interrupted pnoche game invite the fire ladd 10 once again with the oil for saey sake Maybe it good thing didn't have enough funds install the device Who knows?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
. Justice Drops Her Scales ..

Mentioning brings attention to the booeggers who have been walking down Easy in hand with Dame Justice bndoded Governor Cross beer bill went over they have been kicking like Georgia plantation mule They fear they will have 10 abandon their halls of mh because it will be tougb 10 get license impossible stay in business without one And license sell beer they will be taking too big sell hard stuff Yes sreG looks bad for the booze joints.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
. On Anxious Seat

Now that getting the first of May the foodhanders are anxousy @ awaiting the call for the Examination So are the boys selling Eskimo pes But we'll perfectly good that the health officials will abandon the practice insofar adhng the method of examnon in vogue TOT the past decade is concerned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
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THE EARTH AND MAN

A little sun. little rain.
 A soft wind blowing from the West And woods and fields sweet again And warmth within the mountains breast.
 -Stopford A. Brooke
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
Bottoms Up

We already visualize the Democrats legislative reporter congen Moray sitting with the charoteers and downing good 32 while he listens them tell of what they doing for the peepu back home Although get earache easily. envy him just the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
Adios

We'll folks we re getting writer's cramp we'll call day Hope you still and in the best of health Now we know you Il wishing sincerely for the speedy recovery of our trsso' Chray.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
Wonder Away

Everybody wondering who the pretty girl is who rides of Waterbury every morning her bicycle after pkng of breakfast Hodons Lunch And always brings bananas with her her cereals One morning she forgot them and Baubys fruit m Hike Noonan Jack Freney and boys around claim she is saleswoman for company goes her bicycle the trade. And they ought to know!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24
A CONTRIB GOES TO WORK

Now that Chrisy is involuatanly doing Phil Scott submit the few words for his popular column the hope that will lessen the burden placed his associates Rather than have this contribution credited Mt Anonymous let's pretend it's author is Little Lord Funtleroy Gae Allen other distinguished individual (Exeuse just bic-eoughed)
 In the beginning realize that effort will have effect than the Aurora Borca your pet well hard determine you take Anyone reading this far take it. and howl Poo Chy hope this serious effect him.
 But whether he thinks a baherskie do duty and carry We give this contribution elephant inc walop of Big Bertha If he gives enough rope we'll have everything running smoothly Chinese noodle factory by the time the last paragraph is reached
 Sitting precisely in the of wardrobe and looking cesul eoumni has of returning from abaor We find vocabulary is shy the words But being Good Samaritan and wishing have dent halo carry despite the Everyone knows much better be hissed than yawned
 The Fun Begins
 Without consulting the Ouja board tell you that Jim Tyler will predict the number of winter Dan well known Fourth Estater tipped off that coi.dentay We also tell you that Dan Parker will Judge Macoo will efficiently wed the judicial bed at when he the bench And that the dealers will be selling their stuff by the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24

slle Fought aiae Flames of
 Pierce Desire with Speed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-24

Good Nigi's.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-08
GOV. TROY AND HIS PARTY NOW
 IN FAIRBANKS
Receptions, Dinners, Visits on Program-Fly to
 Nome Tomorrow

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Aug. B. On a three weeks tour of Alaska begun a week ago yesterday from Juneau, Gov. John w. Troy and his party arrived here Sunday night from Circle Hot Springs.
 A public reception was held last night then the Governor and his party was entertained by the Pion- eers of Alaska.
 A Chamber of Commerce din- ner is planned for tonight.
 Yesterday the party visited the Agricultural College and School of Mines and the various dredges in operation on the creeks. The par ty plan to fly to Nome tomorrow.
 In the Governors party are Col lector of Customs J. J. Connors and his wife, Deputy Collector of Customs Mervin Sides and Mrs. Dorothy Morgan, daughter of the Governor, acting as his private secretary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-08
HOLDING MAN WHO PLOTTED
 BIG DELIVERY
Federal Authorities An nounce Developments
 in K. C. Shooting

CHICAGO, H., Aug. 8.-Federal authorities announced today they are holding Louis Stacy as the man who plotted and attempted the delivery of Frank Nash, con- vict, at the Kansas City Union Station.
 The Federals announced they have learned the identity of the gunmen who killed five persons in the attempt.
 Melvin Purvis, Chief of the Unit ed States Bureau of Investigation, named Verne Miller, South Dakota outlaw, as one of the gunmen.
 Nash and four policemen were killed in the attempted delivery planned by Stacy.
 It is known that Stacy made the plans at his home but it is woubt- full if he was even in Kansas City at the time.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-08
]! BROTHERS TAKE OFF ON
 LONG FLIGHT
Making Test Flight to New foundland but Plan to
 Reach Poland
BULLETIN HARBOR GRACE, Aug. 8.-The two Pol ish brothers crashed here late this afternoon. It is believed they are seriously injured.

BROOKLYN, N. Y, Aug. 8. - Benjamin and Joseph Adamoquiz took off on what they said was a test flight to Harbor Grace, New foundland, for a proposed flight to Poland.
 The plane had aboard 500 gall Ions of gasoline. It is believed they might continue their flight and not stop at Harbor Grace.
 The plane is the same as used by Otto Hillif and Holger Boiries in their flight to Denmark two years ago.
 Emil Birgen, another pilot, &C., companied the two brothers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-08
STOCK MARKET
 LIVELY T0DAY; ADVANCE MADE
Gold Mining and Alcohol Boosted and Gains
 Maintained

NEW YORK, Aug. 8-The Stock Market was a trifle more lively today and prices were up one to three points despite weakness of cotton and irregularities of grains. The close was firm.
 Trading was largely professional today.
 Public participation is still hesi- tant.
 Sales approximated 1,2OO, ,00O shares.
 Gains Maintained
 Early gains were maintained by some of the gold mining and alcohol issues and a few motors developed moderate support.
 Cotton slumped $2 a bale follow ing rather a bearish crop report Some losses were recovered.
 Wheat, corn, rye and barley steadied near the close.
 Advances Made
 Advances of two to near three or more were recorded by United Aircraft, National Distillers, Chrys- Ter, Allied Chemical, Western Un- ion, New York Central, U. s. h. dustrial Alcohol, American Con- mercial Alcohol.
 Gathers of one or more points were Bethlehem Steel, United States Steel, American Telephone and Telegraph, Baltimore and Ohio General Motors and American Can
 Continued on Page Eight)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-08
Home Made Neckties
 Profit British Knight

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, England, Aug. 8.-Friends can be profitable if one knows how to use them, says Sir Francis Acland. He makes about $100 a year out of his by selling home made neckties to them.
 Sir Francis is a member of Par lament, and except when he is in formal attire, he said at a meet ing here, he wears ties which he weaves himself.
 He makes them in all sorts of colors and patterns, spending about an hour on each. They cost him about 8 cents piece and he sells them for 50 cents.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-08
Small Detectives Favored
 In Australia's Police Plans

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 8. = Big men are not to have mon opoly of police and detective force enlistments in the future. Little men are to get their chance, be- cause it is considered six-footers are often too conspicuous in de- tective work.
 A system of training police ca dets has been established. Youths of IS to IT years of age are being selected and scientifically trained until they are 21. Then they be- come lieuJenants.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-08
20 ARE KILLED, SCORES INJURED, HAVANA TROUBLE
Tense Political Situation Prevails with Many
 Complications
RUMORS CIRCULATED
 MACHADO TO RESIGN
President Issues Statement He Will Not Quit
 States Reasons

HAVANA, Cuba, Aug. 8.-The death toll in the passive revo- lution' mounted today and the tense political situation became further complicated by demand for President Machado's resigna- ton and his efforts to re-establish peace by an armed force.
 Twenty persons were killed and 12O injured last night in a dem- onstration following the announce ment the President had agreed to resign.
 Thousands rushed through the streets shouting as the statement was broadcast.
 President Machado denied that he had agreed to withdraw, but said he was ready to leave if the people willed but he would not quit because of foreign meddling. This is token to refer to United States Ambassador Sumner Welles' efforts to secure peace.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-08
GRAIN MARKETS
 TO HAVE CODES
Exchanges Will Submit Re. forms Quick Ap-
 proval Promised

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8.-Grain Exchanges have responded to the demand of the Farm Administrat- ors for code covering reforms in- tended to bring about stabilization of prices.
 It is said the grain exchanges will submit code of practices tomorrow which the farm officials expect will be approved as soon as possible.
 The Farm Administrators insist rapid swings in prices be pre- vented.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-08
Danes Trip Lightly to
 Ruth Bryan Owen Song

COPENHAGEN. Aug. 8.-Every- where in Copenhagen the orches- tras are playing, and the public is dancing to the tune of Spring time in Denmark, - Lilacs in Bloom"
 The words to the song are by Mrs. Ruth Bryan Owen, new Am erican Minister to Denmark. The music is by Ruth, the second"- Mrs. Ruth Meeken, the minister's daughter.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-08
PRESS CODE IS SUBMITTED MIRA
 BY PUBLISHERS
Shortens Hours of Work and Raises Minimum
 Wages for Workers

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8. - The American Newspaper Publishers Association has proposed to the MIRA a code for newspaper opera tion. shortening hours of labor and fixing higher minimum wages than are provided for in the blanket agree ment for maintenance or existing contracts, and including a reservation covering the constitu- tional right of free press.
 The code covers all departments of newspaper operation and fixes definite exemptions for certain classes of employees.
 The provisions include an agree ment to employ factory or mechan- ical workers and artisans not more than 40 hours a week, except they may be worked A hours for any six weeks period in any six months during the term of the agree ment.
 The mdxlHluiil iiouAo SSSoAOA NS~S not apply to professional persons. in which reporters and copy desk workers are included, employed in their professions, nor to employees holding managerial, executive or supervisory capacities who receive more than $35 per week, or in special cases of highly skilled work CTS In such special cases at least time and one-third must be paid for the hours worked overtime in excess of the maximum. In emer- gencies. overtime and extra shifts above the limitations provided TOT will be permitted.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-08

SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 8.-Dele- gates to the Oregon Constitutional Convention yesterday voted no to 5 favoring repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment.
 This action was accomplished in 2 hours and minutes, the briefest of any such convention held so far.
 Oregon was the fourteenth State to formally ratify the Twenty-first Amendment which repeals the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-08
Wood Most Consistent

NEW YORK,-Although he won neither title Craig Wood of Deal, N. J., shot the most consistent golf Of any player who competed both in the American and British open tournaments. He had 582 strokes for the two events, an average of better than 73 for each of the eight rounds.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-08
London Tailors Decry
 Clothes Grapes in Art

LONDON, Aug. 8.-Portraits at the 1893 exhibition of the Royal Academy have drawn the ire of tailors.
 What we need at the academy" says the Tailor and Cutter, "is marked improvement in the clothes-scapes."
 The coat in which George Ber- hard Shaw is portrayed was de- scribed as suggesting the breakers in the Irish Channel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-08
FORMER STATE OFFICIAL DIES
 FROM WOUNDS
Indicted Man Expires in Hospital Following
 Suicide Attempt

PEORIA, In., Aug. 8.-Garrett Deforest Kinney, aged 64, former Director of State Finances who was under indictment on charges of failing to turn over $173,832 of the states finances to his suc- cessor, died in a hospital from the effects of self-inflicted gunshot wounds on June 23.
 For years Kinney was active in Republican politics.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-08
FREN C H MEN ARE PLEASED
 OVER FLIGHT

KAYAK, Syria, Aug. 8.-The French flyers Rossi and Codos, who yesterday ended their flight here from New York City, first expressed formal thanks to their own government then the Ameri- cans for the aid given them at the start of their long flight.
 Both flyers said they were i'm mensely happy at breaking the distance record.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-08
Makeup Forbidden

BAGDAD-Western habits have so changed women of Iraq that the Ministry of Education has cir cularized women teachers forbid ding them to attend parties held in cabarets, use facepowders. make up their lips or use eye-black.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-08
New Job Epery Week
 Goal of This Woman
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travels already have enabled her to build fireplace with stones from all 48 states and several for eign countries.
 Some of the jobs already obtain ed range from waiting tables in a northwestern lumber camp to hostess on a boat plying between the mainland and the Virgin Is- lands. She says she likes "ev- cry kind of work"