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Evening star., 1934-11-26
Conquering Contract
BY p. HAL SIMS.

Mr.. Sims is unioersally acclaimed the
greatest ltring contract and auction
player. He 1Uos captain OF the renowned
-Four H0rsemen" team, n0U diSbanded,
and has uon "a national champion
ships since 1924. These articles are
based on the Sims system, 1Uhich
includes the one-oUer-one principle.
uJ,tch the Sims group OF players Was
the first to employ and deuelop.
Evening star., 1934-11-26
Ry JOHN HARVEY FURBAY, Phi. d.

TT WAS once believed that the
bumps" on ones head were indica-
tions of characteristics and abilities of
that person. A so-called science"
of phrenology sprang up around this
theory. Modern scientific investig8-
tions. including comparisons of thou
sands of persons with similar skull
features. have proved that there Is
little. If any, relation between skull
shapes and mental abilities.
(Copyright. 1e34Q
Evening star., 1934-11-26
Jolly Polly
A Little Chat in English.
BY JOS. J. FRISCH.

S. o. A.-"Both Of them agree" Is
the correct form, not "The both of
them" THE" before both" is super
fluous and should be omitted
The Standard Dictionary gives the
pronunciation Of Boise As Boy-zee, not
Boy-see.
Send Q return envelope to jolly
Polly for the leaflet "120 Everyday
Words Often Mispronounced."
Evening star., 1934-11-26

partners as il We erected a large
poster reading, Partner, I hold 100
honors in my club suit"
Evening star., 1934-11-26
The Honkers Leave.

When come the days of ice and snow
We know 'tis time for US to 60;
-Honker the Goose.
Evening star., 1934-11-26
the urine may be

into the intestine as freely as should
be the case 1t is backed up through
the liver itself into the blood stream,
Evening star., 1934-11-26
Dorothy Dix Says
Is "Doormat" or "Saint-on-Pedestal' Cor
rect Attitude for Wife? Somewhere
Between Would Be Perfect.

YHAT attitude toward her husband?
IA she family pedestal and require him
should she make Of herself
for him to trample upon?
Evening star., 1934-11-26
Duplicate Bidding.

IT WOULD probably be far better
if we had no honor count at all
in contract bridge We often have
i to rebid minimum hand be-
yond its normal playing powers
in order to obtain the contract in the
suit containing 100 honors. Fine
duplicate bidding, however, usually
reveals the situation as clearly to our
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-21
Pictures by CcOrgc ScArlM

"Aw, we're as guiltless as can be. We didn't want to ride this tree" said Goldy. Kindly ask the wind to take us out of here."
 Then Thunder had change of heart. "All right" said he, You can depart. I'll have the wind blow you right down. Of me you'll then be clear"
 It was no sooner said than done. "Oh, geo." cried Duncy, This is fun. We're heading for the earth, now. and no more will we be rash
 Gee, I'll be glad to see my feet down on the ground. Twill be a treat" And then all of the Tinies saw a flare and heard crash.
 The tree they sat on landed and wee Scouty wildly waved his hand. ''The lightning struck our tree" he cried. Its burning. lads, right now.
 '"Oh, my. we're in an awful fix. I'll bet it's one of Thunder's tricks. All we can do is try to get away from here. somehow"
 (The rain king comse to the Tinies' rescue in the next story.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-21

"Say, have had enough of this" said Dotty. Hearing Thun- der hiss and roar, and seeing Lightning Hash is soaring me to death.
 "The wind> is also running wild. Why, it would scare most any ckild. It's whizzing by so fast that I can hardly catch my breath"
 ''Well," Coppy said, "I quite agree, but we're as helpless as helpless as can be. If we drop from this sailing log, we'll crash down on the ground.
 "All we can do is hang on tight, and trust that all will be all right. Then topple to the earth, I'd real ly rather sail around"
 or Flasho Lightning heard the two. and cried, We have the best of you. Up in the land of clouds and such you have no place at all.
 We're going to try for all we'- re worth to teach you to stay down on earth. I'm sure. when we get through. you ne'er again will want to call"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-02-02

declared moratorium on trans fer5 and France, Switzerland, Bel gium, Holland and Poland are con- centrating on individual contin- gent systems, he pointed out. Italy, therefore, has had to reassert full liberty of action.
 It is an unusual instance when a blackshirt official paints a dark picture of fascist Italy's position in any field, hence great importance was given Asquini's admission that Italian exports have been dropping off seriously.
 Italy has been forced into a corner precisely at time when world economy shows signs Of re- viving and international trade is starting slowly on the road to recovery" he said. American, Brit ish and Jepaaese exports showed a noteworthy gain in the latter part of 1883, but Italy's fell off IS per cent.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-02-02

eight cents and other European fxchanges were proportionately heavy.
 Large gold purchases are re- ported from London.
 Grains eased today and silver and rubber were lower.
 Cotton improved moderately. U. s. Smelling was up five points.
 Mcintyre. Dome and American Smelling were up about one point.
 Slight Advances
 American Tobacco B gained near ly two points Smaller advances were taken by Chrysler. Consolidat- ed Gas, Public Service of New Jersey, General Motors and Mont gomery-Ward.
 Several alcohols sagged one to two points.
 Aircrafts were unsettled.
 United States Steel, Case, Allied Chemical and number of others were off one point or more
 Several specialties advanced one to two points.
 CLOSING PRICES TO-DAY NEW YORK, Feb. 2 = Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 22ss, American Can 100L American pautay a,ad Tioht 0, Anaconda IT. Armour B 3, Beth chem Steel 461a, Calumet and ecla 5%, Curtiss- Wright AS, Fox Inns 15A, General Motors 41, h. national Harvester AIS, Kenne- t 22A, Montgomery Ward BIS
 q Company 3ss, United Aircraft
 Standard oil of California
 3 United States Steel 56as.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-02-02
D0UCL FIRE BOYS SEEKING MORE HYDRANTS
Better Protection Is Aim Meeting Is Held
 Last Evening

More hydrants on water mains for better fire protection was the principal topic of discussion at the regular bi-monthly meeting of the Douglas Volunteer Fire Depart ment last evening. The ultimate aim of the firemen would be a hy- drant or some kind of hose con- nection at every corner according to opinions expressed but ressom- mendations at present. favoa'ably voted upon, is for a stand pipe at the corner of Second and H. streets. Attendance at the meeting was sub- normal
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-02-02
STOCK LEADERS
 RAGCED;L LIGHT
 DOLLAR BOUNDS
Slight Advances Made by Some Issues Others
 Of-Bonds Strong

Continued from Page Oneo
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-02-02
GOLD ANCHOR
 KEEP FAST. ON
 ITALIAN L|R A
No Change to Be Made in Monetary System De-
 clares Official

Continued from Page one)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-02-02
IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED, ,
 TREADWELL WATER SUPPLY

The new forestry trail to the Treadwell ditch built, last summer by the dollar a day men as one of the governments schemes to relieve unemployment is finding valuable use at present as the best route available to get a supply of lumber sent over by the Alaska Juneau the first of the. week, to the ditch. U
 A horse is being used to haul the lumber to the ditch and then a dog team takes the lumber to the Treadwell dam where a new reservoir is to be constructed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-02-02
RETAIL SALES BREAK RECORD
 FOR JANUARY
Definite Revival in All Branches Reported by
 Dun-Bradstreet

NEW YORK, Feb. 2.-Improve- ment in retail sales were the out standing feature of the trade bus mess trends in January which dis closed a definite revival in all branches" the Dun -Bradstreet, Inc, review said today.
 Many sections of the retail bus mess had the largest totals of any January since 1929.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-02-02
PIT. A. MEETING

Observance of LincoIn's birthday will be featured by the Douglas Parent Teacher Association at the regular meeting to be held Tues day, February 13. Miss Caroline Todd will give a talk on Lincoln as the principal number on the program. Other numbers will con- sist of a piano solo by Lucille Goetz, and songs by the high school glee club.
 The sophon1ores will serve re- Treatments at the close of the meeting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-02-02
Face of Roosevelt
 On $1 Bills Asked

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-Repre- sentative Cannon, Democrat, of Wisconsin, wants some real Roose- welt money He has introduced a joint resolution to authorize the treasury to issue $l notes and sil- yer dollars bearing the likeness of President Roosevelt.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-02-02
MIR. AND MRS. OSCAR CLAUsoN
 PARENTS OF FINE BABY BOY BORN AT ST. ANN'S TO-DAY

MT. and Mrs. Oscar Clauson are the proud parents of a nine and one-half pound baby boy born at St. Ann's Hospital today. The young man has been named Harvey Franklin. ss e
 MT. Clauson is employed at the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Com pany.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-02-02
REREKAH CARD PARITY

The first Of a series of four card parties planned by the ladies of Northern Light Rebekah Lodge of Douglas, will be given next Thursday evening, February B.
 Bridge and whist will be featured
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-02-02
'G0v. TROY MADE.
 PWA CHIEF; GETS. NEW AUTHORITY.
Dr. Smith Transferred to Washington and Cover
 nor Takes Over Work
tcontinuee nvm Page one)

regular appropriation of about $3O,- GOO will give pr. Smith practi- cal1y $80,000 for the season. He said he hoped to be able to put several parties of geo1ogists and topographers in the field during the summer season.
 Their work wifi be mainly a study of mineralized regions of the Territory. Definite plans for the work have not been made> and this will be Dr. Smiths first work af- ter he returns to Washington. and refreshments served. In addition to prizes for high and low scores at each event, there will be two grand prizes for the winners of the entire series.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-02-02
ATTENTION

Regular business meeting Friday night at 7:30. All members are urged to be present. adv.
Evening star., 1934-08-23
MAKERS OF AUTOS
ACT SOON ON CODE
Decision by September 4
Expected by Directors
of Manufacturers.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
DETROIT, August 23.-American
automobile manufacturers voted here
today to place the future of the N. r.
A. code for their industry in the
hands Of the board Of directors where
definite action will be taken before
September 4.
The manufacturers met as men,
bers of the National Automobile
Chamber of Commerce, and voted to
change their group name to the
Automobile Manufacturers Associa-
tion. They elected as president
Alvan Macauley, head of the Packard
Motor Car Co.
Demands of the American Fedora
tion of Labor for a revision Of the
code for the automotive industry
we're echoed in today's conference, but
the discussions were limited to the
following statement isued by Alfred
Reeves of New. York, vice president OF
the association:
ReIlcNdl VI JIlc dulOIllODllc HdIu-
featuring code, which expires Septem-
Der 4, was discussed and referred to
the board Of directors for further con-
sideration. Spokesman for the manu-
facturers said the question Of collec-
tive bargaining is not considered as
an issue in the automotive industry.
as its members expect to continue to
operate in accordance with the prin-
ciples set forth in the Presidents
settlement of last March"
Evening star., 1934-08-23
BUCHANAN NAMED
KENT TRIAL JUDGE
Gov. Peery Acceeds to Request
of Haden That He Be
Disqualified.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
RICHMOND, Va, August 23.-
Judge A. c. Buchanan of TaZewell
was designated by Gov. Peery today
to preside in Botecourt Circuit Court
at Fincastle September 8 in the trial
of Maj. Robert G. Kent on charges
of kidnapping and numbering Mrs.
Mary j. Hastings.
Judge Benjamin Haden disqualified
himself to preside, the court order
merely stating that the judge was
80 situated in respect to the trial
of this case as to render it improper" I"
The prominently connected World
War veteran, jailed now for almost
two months, at first on a Federal war
rant which was dismissed July 80,
asserted he had set forth 10 reasons
In letter to Judge Haden why the
latter could not sit at the trial.
Kent asserted in connection with
the letter he wrote that he set forth
reasons why Judge Haden could not
sit at the approaching trial or Gin any
other matter" affecting him. He said
that I'm not picking the Judge to try
me. Any in Virginia will do-there
are about 125 of them" He wrote his
letter last Thursday, he said.
Evening star., 1934-08-23
In Capital Letters
Speaker Rainey's Death Enlivens Two Schools
of Thought on Widows Serving
in Congress.

wooden ones in front Of cigar stores;
and I can't do anything for them.
Give me something where can work. ="
And they did.
8. Edith Nourse Rogers Of MaSsa-
chusetts, elected a few months after
Mrs. Kahn. has come back ever since.
Veterans legislation and cotton tex
tiles are her legislative babies.
4. Marian Clarke Of New York,
elected last December to flll vacancy
caused by sudden death of her hus-
band in motor accident. Contended
that constant attendance in gallery
since 1920 made her conversant with
congressional ways and means.
On Democratic Side.
The Democratic quartet:
/. Pearl Oldfield of Arkansas.
2. Effie Gene Wingo of Arkansas
%. Hattie Caraway of ArkanSa.
(Which gave the cynical chance tt
chant: IF you have to be a widow
be a widow in Arkansas; they trea
you right'D.
T. villa Eslick Of Tennessee.
That makes the 8, of the 10.
There was another lady-Katherin'
Langley, Kentucky Republican, WHIT
came to Congress Q92D in-shal
we say-semi-mourning. Her HUSBAND
wasn't dead, he was in Jail. Shl
served two terms i'll Congress.
Still another, Winifred Mason
Huck, Illinois Republican, tCdS
elected in 1922 to MI the pdcancy
caused By the death OF her father,
william E. Mason. She failed OF
reelection.
Washington is divided in its reac
ton to this custom, which, as yol
can see. is fast becoming a precedent
Evening star., 1934-08-23

GERS only chance for life lay with the
President. The court martial was
rushed through in a hurry, but the
proceedings slowed down after the
death warrant reached the presiden-
tial palace.
Palace attaches said they believed
Mendieta would not agree to the ex-
ecution, but military men said they
thought it was time for the govern
ment to take firm action to halt con-
spiracies.
Evening star., 1934-08-23
Hoffman GiUen
Release O. X. by
Parole Board
Action by Baltimore
Officials A,Uaited by
Unit Here.

The District Parole Board has given
tentative approval to the release from
Lorton Reformatory of Louis w. Hof1-
man., sentenced six years ago to a
term Of 80 years on charges growing
out of the death of a patient he had
been giving physiotherapeutic treat
ment.
Granting of parole of OR" Hoff-
man is conditional on the approval Of
Baltimore parole officials, since the
former Washington practitioner plans
Evening star., 1934-08-23
CHEMICAL JOBS HELD
BARRED TO WOMEN
Future for Sex in Work Field
Gloomy, Says Ohio
Professor.
Nv the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, August a.
The future Of women in the chemical
field is gloomy, one of them said
today.
Prof. Helen L. Wikoff Of Ohio
State University declared that al
though several hundred women now
are gainfully employed in chemistry,
the present surplus of men greatly
diminishes a woman's chance of en-
tering new branches of chemical
work.
She announced the conclusion that
unless q woman student has shown
more than average ability, it is foolish
to encourage her to make chemistry
her life work, for the competition
would prove too keen" and quoted
one employer as saying he would
rather employ a second-rate man
than a first-rate woman.
Evening star., 1934-08-23
FLORENCE RICE LOSES
ROLE THROUGH ILLNESS
Arthritis Deals Harsh Fate to
Movie Actress Confined
to Hospital.
Nv the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
HOLLYWOOD, August 23.-Arthri-
tis has dealt harshly with Florence
Rice, daughter Of Grantland Rice,
sports writer.
Given her first break in movies
when she was assigned to an i'm
portant role in the current production,
The Captain Hates the Sea-" Miss
Rice was forced against her will to
become a hospital patient two weeks
ago, when she suffered an attack Of
arthritis.
For two weeks the studio has "shot
around her."
Today her physician announced
she must remain in the hospital ut
least another three weeks. Finding
it impossible to further delay pro-
duction of scenes in which Miss Rice
appeared, the studio assigned Helen
Vinson to the role.
Evening star., 1934-08-23
BEATING FOLLOWS
LURAY BOMBING
Friend of Girl, Found Un-
conscious, Says He Was
Struck by Stranger.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LURAY, Va, August 23.-Homer
Painter, rs years old, was in serious
condition at his home here today fol-
lowing a mysterious assault last night
that is believed by authorities to be a
sequel to the strange bombing Of the
home of Silas Rosser early Tuesday.
Painter was found lying unconscious
in a path about 200 yards from the
Rosser home early today. He regained
consciousness after being in a coma
nearly three hours, but was unable
to explain the attack.
Painter said he was crossing field
to his home adjoining the Rosser
residence about IL o'clock last night
when an unidentified man confronted
him and asked the time. Painter said
the man struck him over the head
and he remembered nothing more
until he was revived by relatives, after
a brother, Hugh, had found him.
Painter. 1t is understood, was
friend of Mae Smith, 23-year-old
housekeeper for Mr.. and Mrs. Rosser,
whose life was threatened in unsigned
notes which she received before two
dynamite blasts were set OF at the
RoSser home Tuesday morning. dam
aging the residence and shaking
homes for several miles.
The notes warned the girl to leave
Luray and she set out on foot for an
unannounced destination late Tues
day, explaining she did not want to
cause any one any trouble" The
Rossers pleaded with her to stay, but
she refused.
Mrs. william Painter, mother of the
attack victim, says jealous suitor is
at the bottom of the sandbagging
HE threatened Homer last Summer"
she declared.
Town Sergt. @. w. Slusher, found
q stocking filled with wet sand and
rocks in the path where the attack
occurred.
Evening star., 1934-08-23

the empty congressional seat repre-
senting the twentieth district.
The talk turns (is 1t gallantry, or
guesswork, or something much more
fundamentally to Mrs. Rainey. There
are those who would make the
Speakers widow (and, for more than
thirty years, his secretary his sue
cessor. Which brings up the question:
Just how wise is 1t to fashion o
statesman's toga out Of widows
weeds? Sometimes, the garment fits
we'll; wears well. Sometimes, it's
merely covering.
Let's hare a look at the record.
In all. 1s tponlen haze come to
CONGRESS IA in the Lotper House;
Hattie CaraiUdy in the Upper
HouSe) since 1917, Uhen Jeanette
Rankin, the Montana Republican,
pioneered her tody> (betore the
adoption of the Federal suffrage
dmendment). OF that 19. eight
came in widotDs' iDeedS;; nay, came
because they iDere tUedring tDidotps'
1ueeds, for husbands Uho had died
in the Office to phich they had
succeeded.
These eight were evenly divided po-
litically-four sitting on the Repub-
lican side of the aisle, four on the
Democratic side.
Under G. o. p. Banner.
The Republican foursome:
1, Mae E. Nolan of California, who
served 1923-1925, but was not q can
didate for reelection.
2. Florence p. Kahn, also of Cali
fornia, who was elected in 1925 to fl
the vacancy caused by the death o.
her husband, Julius. She's been com
ing back ever since. Sprightly ane
spunky, when she was assigned he
first committee-Indian affairs-sh'
replied: Indian. Humph. The onl!
Indians I have in my district are th'
Evening star., 1934-08-23
Boy Too Tall for School.

When q father was summoned at
Highgate, England, for not sending
his 14-year-old son to school the
mother explained that the boy is 5
feet II inches tall and felt out Of
place in the classroom, being head
and shoulders above the teacher. A
6-foot policeman argued the lad into
returning to his studies.
Evening star., 1934-08-23
Man, 103, WEEDS, Disappears.

Police of Alexandria, Egypt, are
searching for Mohammed Hussein Abu,
aged 103, who was married recently
and disappeared after the ceremony.
The old man had diligently searched
for mate to his liking, and the
marriage was duly performed. The
bride can advance no reason for his
leaving. ''''
Evening star., 1934-08-23
RELIEF WORKERS GUARDED.
Six Thousand Men Return to Jobs in
Milwaukee County.

MILWAUKEE,, August % P).-Po-
ncemen and deputy sheriffs patrolled
job sites today as work was resumed
on the 233 Federal emergency relief
projects in Milwaukee County.
The Police Department Cancelled
holidays and ordered it's personnel to
report daily. Officers not needed for
regular duty were sent to join IS
deputies at the relief projects to guard
against a recurrence of violence which
yesterday brought halliday suspen-
sion of activity.
Six thousand men bent to their task
today, disregarding the strike called
by the workers Committee on Un-
employment
The doubling Of Wisconsin's relief
man quota was announced. This was
interpreted by sponsors Of the walk
out as a concession to their demands
for higher wages, but they stated their
movement would be continued never
theleSs
Evening star., 1934-08-23
EVIDENCE IN RELIEF
CHARGES DESTROYED
Trials to Be Held in Kentucky
on Schedule After Fire Wipes
Out Records.

BY the Associated Press.
PRESTONSBURG. KY, August %.
Local records of the Federal Emer-
gency Relief Administration for Ken
lucky, including evidence against a
dozen persons indicted during a grand
jury investigation of relief here, went
up in smoke yesterday, and officials
said the fire apparently was set by
some one who wished to have them
destroyed.
But the trials Of those indicted will
proceed on schedule September 20,
said Commonwealth Attorney o. G..
Hall.
Hall said an arrest in the case was
expected shortly.
The indictments were returned after
a grand jury had summoned Gov.
Laffoon and State Relief Director
Thornton Wilcox to testify. Wilcox
appeared, but the Governor did not.
Evening star., 1934-08-23

to go there to
work as a hos
pital nurse.
Hoffman W a 9
a rr e S t e d here
after E ! e a n o r
Lehman died un-
der a treatment.
Her lie ck was
found brok e n.
H o fl m a n first
claimed the girl
died from nat
ural causes while
he W a S treating
her spine to re-
lieve headaches.
Evening star., 1934-08-23

guilty to a second-degree murder
charge.
Hoffman is said to have been q
model prisoner at the reformatory,
and has been employed there in the
prison hospital. He has relatives in
Baltimore, and, If paroled. plans to go
there to work as a nurse in a hos
pital.
Baltimore parole officials are inves-
tigating the matter.
Evening star., 1934-08-23
FIELD DAY POSTPONED
Kensington Playground Event
to Be September Is.

BY a STAFF Correspondent of The Star.
KENSINGTON, Md, August as
The annual field day of Kensington
Playground, scheduled for Saturday,
has been postponed until September
IS, due to the delay in completion Of
the Fairgrounds log cabin, which is
to be dedicated as one Of the features
Of the celebration.
Evening star., 1934-08-23
BY GENEvIEvE FORBES HERRICK

S THE last soft syllables of
n Speaker Rainey's requiem die
II in the twilight, national Demo-
4 u Gratis begin to jockey for his
job as Speaker Of the House.
And the locally ambitious in Southern
Illinois begin to cast envious eyes at
Evening star., 1934-08-23

One school says: women who come
to Congress after their husbands
usually do just that" ...
The other school says: why pc
nalize experience? Just because a
woman knows the job-from her hus-
bands no reason why she wouldn't
make as good Congressman, or bet
ter, than some of the boys we listen
to-"
What do you think?
(Copyright 1894 by the North American
Newspaper Alliance. Inc.)
Evening star., 1934-08-23
Deposits Increase.

Deposits in clearing house banks Of
Japan increased $50, 900, 900 in q re-
cent month.