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North and South are bound to get
into trouble on the above holding, IN
less South, with a strange sense of
foreboding, restraints himself. Wsth
the bidding going: One heart rby
North, two clubs (by South. two
spades (by North), South. in view Of
his partners reversal Of suits, might
give North another chance. He might
bid two no trumpS or three diamonds.
North will then enthusiastically jump
into q game contract.
As q matter Of fact North has an
excellent play for four spades. With
a diamond opening. he can trump
two hearts in the dummy cit SO hap
pens that East can't overruff Soutft) =,
give up q heart, a spade and, a club.
Once the heart break was disclosed,
however, most declarers wished ther1-
selves back at two spades. If the only
spade flneSse open to North lost 1T
would be very bad. Top for East ard
West was North and South team
who put up the conventional one heart,
two clubs. two spades, two no trumEs
bidding; then North jumped to four
hearts. Why South didn't bid four
spades is more than we know; he
passed and West doubled. North re.
doubled and South passed once more.
A very nice result. !:
Naturally chuckler number one had
been in the West seat. Chuckler
number two was South player
Here's the way the bidding had looked
from his angle:
West had opened with one heart
vulnerable. Under some systems,
West counts half q trick in hearts,
one trick In diamonds. one in spades
and a splendid plus value in the queen
of clubs. North doubled. Why? The
only thing he is really interested in Is
one heart, doubled, and unless South
drops dead he won't pass. However.
North held the other major. That
was his excuse. East bid two dia-
monds and South doubled. This was
passed around to East. who rescued
himself with three clubs. BY this time
South was beginning to believe that
East's bids were psychic; that he held
q six-card heart suit support for a
runout South fell for the gag. how
ever. He doubled three clubs. 1t was
at this point that West put In the
crowning bid, three no trumps! (Hon-
estD North clambered on top Of the
table to double that one.
The way West handled his cards
the contract could have been set five
tricks, but South was a trifle sleepy,
SO he set the declarer only four. dou-
bled and vulnerable.
Evening star., 1935-02-16

THIS name originated in the an
cient personal name Grym-a
Scandinavian appellation from which
come many surnames, Crimson. Grim
shaw and Grimsdale.
One of the earliest settlers In
America bearing the name Of Grymes
was the Rev. Charles Grynes Of
Gloucester and York Counties, Va. He
owned land also in Lancaster County,
which he patented in 1858. Another
was William Grymes Of Virginia, to
whom the arms here reproduced are
accredited. He was descendant Of
Richard Grymes Of London.
John Randolph Grymes, born In Vir-
ginia about 1746. was the son of Philip
Grymes. John Joined the Royal Army
under Lord Dunmore, and headed a
troop Of horse which he himself raised
in 1776.
Descendants of these settlers are
living In various States today.
In New England (where the name
is spelled Crimes, the earliest pioneers
were George, Of Scottish descent. who
was resident Of Charlestown; Samuel,
freeman in Boston In 1912. and
Henry, who lived in Hartford, Conn,
where he died in 1884.
Evening star., 1935-02-16
Tomato Cream Toast.

Melt one and one-half tablespoon
fuls Of butter, add two and one-half
tablespoonfuls Of -four and stir until
bubbly. Add one-fourth tablespoonful
Of salt, then gradually add one and
one-half cupfuls Of stewed. strained
tomatoes. to which one-eighth tea
spoonful Of baking soda has been
added. Cook stirring constantly, until
the mixture thickens. Add q few drops
of Worcestershire sauce and q dash Of
pepper. Fresh or canned tomatoes,
stewed or strained, may be used. Just
before serving add half Q cupful Of
scalded cream or evaporated milk and
serve very hot over freshly made
toast. Grated cheese may be added II
desired. Garnish with parsley.
Evening star., 1935-02-16
It Started
BY JEAN NEWTON.
"Clinching."

THAT clinches the arugment" is q
frequently recurring remark
about q statement that Is so convinc-
ing, so unanswerable as to settle q
controversy or terminate . discussion
or debate.
This sense Of making fast or con-
elusive is q metaphorical application
Of the word "clinch," which Is thereby
used in its original significance.
We have it from the Danish kiln
ken" meaning to rivet,. as when nail
is clinched after being driven through
an object, having the point bent or
turned over.
It is in this same sense that the
word is applied to the personal con-
tact between boxers-not to mention
movie stars-who are said to be In a
clinch when grasping each other
tightly.
Evening star., 1935-02-16
Natures Children
BY LILLIAN cox ATHEY.

Cold weather has no terror for the
balsam popular or balm Of gilead.
whichever name you prefer. II It's
great buds freeze solid, they are not
harmed.
The height reached by these trees
Is from rs to 100 feet, with Q stout
trunk and sturdy branches. The
ornamental possibilities Of the tree
were early recognized. In the Winter
it Is handsome, with its glistening.
pointed buds, greenish branches and
grey bark.
In March 1t begins TO take an In
terest in announcing Spring to its
neighbors and blossoms, snow Or not.
They are dropping. with hairy coats
and pale red anthers. The green
pistils have spreading stigmas. The
fruit appears In May, where the scat
tered flowers stood before. They are
capsules on stems, 4 to 8 inches long.
and the seed baby Is brown, buried In
q cotton comfort that acts as . life
preserver.
toopyrisht 1e35J
Evening star., 1935-02-16
BY BARBARA BELL.

u vOW Is a favorite time with
N mothers for stocking small
M daughters wardrobe with
l Y slips and bloomers. Sets of
six are regarded as a gener-
Gus supply for starting in on a new
season-four should be suitably sturdy
for school and play and the remaining
two fine ones. daintily finished, for
special occasion wear
The little slip and bloomer ensemble
sketched is perfect for all children
from 2 to 10. Fasteners have been
eliminated entirely. The slip is cut
with an oval neckline and the bloomers
have elastic run through castings in
the legs and waist. Self-helpful fea-
lures, such as these, are appreciated
by busy mothers, and by the children
who find buttons and loops hard to
manage.
Simplicity is more essential than
ever in children's clothes. Under
wear is fine, but very plain. Two pat
tern pieces are used in the slip shown,
and four, including reinforcements,
make the boomers.
A smooth finished material that
launders beautifully and is joy to
iron is the preferred fabric. Under
this description are nainsook, lawn
and linen. Lace edging, more fire.
Quently than not, is whipped on as q
Evening star., 1935-02-16
Dorothy Dix Says

T ~ motner
& a @
IL dog and she will not let have it. All life
have wanted but she doesn't like dogs and can't see how
that should until and live home and
dog very
to and the dog to she made me get rid of it. which nearly broke
be good boy and please mother sys5ytns
have one9 Of the boys block have them R.M
A NswER-Indeed you should dog
mother realizes how much happiness the possession Of
little
some Of the orderly ways Of her house upset.
Why boy dog just naturally go together spngtme
and flowers Ike and like music and dancing Ike honey
and bread like oil the lovely things @ that srand 90 and and sweet W. to
robbed something that makes him the for having missed
it, as long as he lives.
FAMOUS scotcaman
way incomplete He lacks something
things
mag s Is
Bot there is no such bar between him and dog He can't tell his
just like him when he but he can I Tss ali about It He
cam cam on @ h sans esd es AND aTns Pa as
all about it That why M he and os.s when % little m master
Sor sympathy when has been Or ed and
IF YOU dog sitting by M
companionhip
touching pictures will ever bshold.
Dogs Just necessarily part Of boys education read
ing and writing and teaching him to be kind to animals and to
they drive home Dogs teach by their examples far better
preacher by word Of mouth the finer virtues Patience
humility fatness loyalty that asks nothing but
devotion that lick the hand that
strikes that win follow master DEATH ave
and freeze with a beggar
THESE that character These the principles
live BY And q man has learned them from
boy He couldn't ba coward when Tge would
twice his size He couldn't be snob when millionaire
encd his SIDE not with al the bones and
hne in the world.
q always realize into
q because he
from the ueles blow Of fate later Surely mothers sensd
the Joy dog to boywhy know old gray-headed men who
about the kyoodles they had when they little adno
Of them would be hear cruel enough shut the door
o Tge DOROTHY DIX
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Evening star., 1935-02-16

The early Spring days start the sap
to flowing and the wax to softening.
The correct name Of the sealing gum
Is ''propolis." The tree uses 1t to seal
the bud-scales and prevent the
evaporation OF the water, stored up IN
the Winter bud.
The early settlers knew this tree
as the balm Of gilead. To the Indians
1t was the tacamahac. It was they
who taught the settlers to use the
fragrant wax; how to squeeze every
drop from the Winter buds and store
1t for future use. To the Indians it
was the highly priced gum used to
seal their birchbark canoes, and in
directly the bees taught the Indians
he value Of the glutinous secretion.
Eventually We are going TO give the
first inventors-the insects-their full
credit for the many marvellous In
ventions we now claim as our own.
The tree, gives very good report
Of itself. For years untold 1t has
served man. The forests Of these
trees stretch over the bottom lands
and lake margins Of upper Canada,
and they even flourish IN the vast
regions that approach the Arctic Cir
Gle, and march down into the north
esn tier Of States. from ocean 70
oeoAn
Evening star., 1935-02-16

finish to the slip. Bias bindings in
very narrow widths 6 and ~ give q
decorative finish to the neck and arm
holes. A fine thread and needle must
always be used and the machine
should be adjusted for a tiny stitch,
so that the results will be dainty.
The vogue for children's under
wear in silk crepe began a season or
so ago. While 1t Is not so popular as
cotton, many mothers find 1t easy to
care for and comparatively inexpensive
If made at home.
Barbara Bell pattern No. 1594-B Is
designed in sizes 2, 4, s, 8 and 10.
Size requires about 11s yards Of So
inch material for bloomers; 19s yards
Of 36-inch material for slip.
Every Barbara Bell pattern includes
an illustrated instruction guide which
is easy to follow,
Evening star., 1935-02-16
Uncle Ray
Electric Light.

IN THE year 1916 there was q notice
in q newspaper at Baltimore, Nd,
telling of gas light without oil, tai
low, wick or smoke" People were
asked to visit q museum which was
in charge Of an artist named Peale,
and they were told that they could see
q ring beset with gems Of light"
Peale was not the first American
to make use of gas light. David Mel
vile Of Newport, r. l., had lighted
q house with the strange 'vapor" II
years before.
The idea spread to Boston, New
York and other cities, but 1t was not
welcomed everywhere. Philadelphia
was stubbornly against it. the city
fathers fearing that gas would cause
explosions and do other damage.
Philadelphia was 20 years behind
Boston, and 18 years behind New York
In allowing the use Of gas.
Near the beginning Of the past CEN
tury, before the folk Of Baltimore
were startled by the gas light. an
English, scientist worked on the prob
lem Of making an electric light. His
name was Humphrey Davy, and he
made q great battery composed OF
hundreds of cells. With power from
this battery he sent q current to
point where it Jumped" across an
open space. The result was q long
and lasting spark which gave . light
and was called an ARC light"
Davy's light was too costly TOR
general use, but it pointed the way
for others who worked on the problem
Of electric lights. Soon after the
dynamo was invented arc lights came
into wide use for streets and light
houses.
The powerful arc light was not
suited for use In homes, however,
and 1t remained for young Amer
loan inventor to provide q successful
electric light by which people could
read and study. His name was Thomas
Edison. After long effort he brought
forth an '.incandescent" light; that
Is. . light which was glowing with
heat"
The electric current ran through
q thread Of carbon In Edison's lamp.
The carbon would have been broken
by the heat II It had not been sealed
inside q glass bulb. Practically all
the air had been pumped out Of the
bulb.
More than half . century has passed
since Edison and his helpers made .
successful electric light for houses.
During that period many improve
ments have been made. Tungsten fila-
ment has proved better than carbon
Evening star., 1935-02-16

- UGH racket as those Crows
were making just ahead of
~ Reddy Fox! How they did cav!
1t was evident that they were
having good time and it was
equally evident that they were sure
that there was nothing to be afraid
OF. They were so excited that they
had forgotten to leave one on guard
unless they felt that Blacky, who was
the last to arrive and had refused to
join in the fun, would do the watching
for them. Several times Blacky had
called warning, but each time 1t
had gone unheeded.
There is something he doesn't like, I"
thought Reddya as he crept along
under cover of some brush until at
last he could see what was going on.
In a little opening among the trees
on stump in the middle sat an Owl.
Reddy grinned.
II thought as much" said he under
his breath.
Some Crows were sitting around in
the nearest trees. Some were flying
In circles overhead. Now and then
one would dart down and scream
fairly in the face of that Owl. One
was bold enough to actually pull a
feather from that Owls back. It was
this that suddenly aroused Reddy's
suspicion that all was not as it should
be. You see that Owl made no move.
He didn't even turn his head. and
this wasn't like any Owl that Reddy
ever had seen.
Reddy carefully tested the air. Then
he began to circle around that little
opening, all the time testing the air
with that keen nose of his. At last
he stopped. He stopped so abruptly
that he stood with one foot lifted in
an incompleted step. For a full min
ute he stood there working that sensi-
tive nose Of his to catch every bit of
moving air. Then carefully, very
carefully, he withdrew to thicker
cover.
$50 that's it." he muttered under
his breath. There is one of those
two-legged hunters hiding over there
and have q feeling in my bones that
he has something to do with that
Owl. There Is something not quite
right about that Owl, and of all those
Crows Blacky is the only one to
notice it. Not once since got here
has that Owl moved his head. Not
once has he blinked his eyes. Blacky
has seen this and suspects something
wrong. He hasn't seen that hunter
or he would have given the alarm.
AL he has done so far is to give
warnings which his silly friends have
paid no heed to. Hellol What is he
up to now?" -.
Blacky had mounted into the air
and, flying in circles, was mounting
higher and higher. Still he made no
sound. Not until he was SO high that
he looked to be only about half his
real size did he widen his circles.
Wider and wider these became until
IF them brought him right over
N....~ e.. iurter was hidden. For
just an instant h.a@>s y.-..--j IN his
Evening star., 1935-02-16

4uddenly on the nape Of Jose's neck
He shook the young bandit violently.
A knife flashed into the hand Of Jose.
It jerked back, but 1t was not driven
home into the great, fearless breast
of Brother Pascual. It was awe of
the friar rather than the fierce yell
that went up from the others that
caused the knife to drop TO the floor.
Now give me your hand!" shouted
Pascual. enraged, 'or Ill carry you
out and throw you into the slime Of
the -wallow, where I've thrown
bigger and stronger men than youi"
Brother, forgive mel" said Jose.
helplessly. and he gave his right hand.
Pascual instantly clapped 1t into that
Of Lucio. He stood over the two men.
who glared at one another.
There was moment Of pause, 80
tense that the breathing of the men
in the room could be heard. and the
ripping sounds as Mateo Rubriz tore
at his joint of roast meat
Then Jose said, suddenly, weakly:
"I was wrong. Lucio, hated you be-
cause you got the black mare that ]
wanted. Will you forget?"
rs it true?" said Lucio, stunned
and gaping. do you confess this
before them all? Then you are my
brother!" And suddenly he had flung
his arms around Jose.
Mateo Rubriz hurled toward the
hearth the big bone which he had
picked clean.
Hal" cried Rubriz, my men have
turned into women. Well. let them
go so long as ! have you, Pascual
Have you only come here to make
my poor fellows drop their knives On
the floor?"
IT have come to speak seriously
with you. Mateo," answered the bg
friar.
You hear that he wants to speak
to mel" called Rubriz. Then why do
you others wait? Away with you'll"
Pascual tells, tomorrow, the pur-
pa-. - x.ss SrvxrA~v
Evening star., 1935-02-16

$4,000 on the condition that she re-
marry her former husband, Lee Bur-
nett, and live with him for at least
one year.
ITO my nephew. Lee Burnett. I will
and bequeath a like sum Of $25 900
with a like provision, that he remarry
his former wife, Marcia Linton Bur-
nett. and live with her for at least
one year.
The $4,000, SO he read, was to be
given to various charities in case
either Marcia or Lee refused to ac-
cept it under the terms set forth.
well, what have you to say. Mar
cia?" the judge asked.
Marcia hesitated for a moment.
twenty-five thousand" she said, as
though speaking to herself.
"Quite sum. 1t would buy you q
lot Of nice things"
IT wasn't thinking about myself"
! Marcia added hastily. Il was think
ing that with money really his own
Lee could take up his studies again.
I suppose I should accept 1t II only
for arts sake" Marcia smiled rather
&istfully.
Thanks, Marcia. 1t isn't neces-
sary. however, for you to sacrifice
yourself for either me or my art.
have given up the idea Of further
study. In fact. I am satisfied with
my present position" Lee spoke
brusquely. and the smile died on Mar
cia's face. Immediately his manner
became more gracious
But If you want the money" he
offered, II will accept. Twenty-Five
thousand would stock up another lit
tie dress shop, wouldn't It? And you
might have better luck this time
Lees reference to the failure OF the
little shop In which she had invested
! her money brought the color to Mar
cia,s cheeks and an edge to her voice
/ You're right, it would" she admit
I ted. Fortunately, however. my firm
Is sending me to Paris on buying
trip, and, unlike some other people,
can get quite a thrill out Of spend
ling someone else's money. Thank you
l:for the offer, Just the same"
|: Judge Benson cleared his throat.
|: well. well. Think it over" the
Older man advised. III not take
| your decision until this time tomor-
row."
They left the office promising to
return the next day.
In less than five minutes from the
time she had left Judge Benson's Of
dce Marcia was back again.
did you ever see any one so out
sageously obstinate?" she demanded
of the surprised old man.
Judge Benson smiled. Lees uncle
WAS more generous. He called Lee in
Evening star., 1935-02-16
BY EUNICE CASSIDY HENDRYx

so I tried to persuade him TO use my
money to finish his schooling. When
he refused I thought he was just OBJ
stinate, and I decided that I Wouldn't
use his money II he wouldn't use mine.
But this is different. This would be
his own. guess Marcias voice
broke-"I guess he doesn't love me any
more"
"Oh, yes, he does" the old man
assured her His Uncle Bruce was
sure Of it, too. That's why he made
this will. And Lee has got to take
this money. I assured old Bruce we
could put this thing over. We worked
it out together. I can hear him now
chuckling over 1t. We're clever
pair he declared. I always did say
two heads are better than one
1T doesn't look like 1t this time"
said Marcia.
II have It'll" the old man fairly
shouted. Il know the very thing.
Young lady, you run along and get
ready for a second honeymoon. I've
got to look up little memento OF
mine. Something that's bound to
turn the trick"
The old Judge had scarcely seated
his clients the next day when he
turned to Marcia and asked:
well, Marcia. since you have had
time to think things over, what have
you decided?"
She replied, very humbly. II can Just
repeat what I said yesterday. I
will accept the money only II Lee
wants it,
And I'll accept only If Marcia
wants It," Lee retorted.
Now I'm sure that's mighty
thoughtful. but it doesn't get us any
where. May I make q suggestion?
You are both good sports, II may
use that expression. so why not make
it a sporting proposition. Suppose we
toss coin"
Marcia looked at Lee. Their glances
met. Both nodded.
Judge Benson fumbled in his pocket.
Heads you accept?" They agreed.
He tipped a coin into the air. Three
bodies leaned forward. Three voices
cried, Heads" Three hands reached
for the coin. but the short. stubby
fingers Of the judge were the quickest.
Long after the happy pair had
departed the old judge sat fumbling
the trick coin. you were right,
Bruce" he said, as If Lees uncle were
present, two heads are better than
one"
tCopyrisht. 1e35J
Evening star., 1935-02-16
-DALY SHORT STORY--
TWO HEADS
Uncle Bruces Will Left Fifty thousand Dollars to Lee,
Provided He Rewed His Divorced Wife.

dependent. p err
sonally," he added,
II think he Is very
foolish.
well" Marcia
defended, maybe
he was right about
not wanting to use
my money"
That's W h q /
started the trouble,
wasn't it?'
"Yes," M q &c ] o
explained. when
I met Lee he was
planning to 60 to
Paris to finish his
art course. But we
fell in love and
were married. He
gave up the trip to
Paris, saying 1t was
more important for
him to support his
wife. And he took
a job with an ad-
vertising hrm and
went in for COM
m ercial art. I
knew he hated 1t,
Evening star., 1935-02-16
The Debunker
BY JOHN HARVEY FURBAY, Ph. d.

THE American Red Cross Text Book
of First Aid says that there Is
nothing about q rusty nail that Is
more dangerous than any other nail.
The rust on the nail Is simple sub
stance called iron oxide" and Is per-
fectly harmless. The thing that makes
nail dangerous is the presence Of
germs-particularly tetanus. or lock-
Jaw germs-and since these germs live
chiefly in the soil, any nail or other
object on the ground Is always dan
gerous. whether 1t Is rusty or not.
Evening star., 1935-02-16

those Crows took to headlong flight.
They had not needed Blacky's warn
ings, but not one Of them was 20
foolish as not to heed the danger
signal. Bang went terrible gun from
the blind where the hunter was hid
den. Another bang and still another.
Two Of that erstwhile noisy flock lay
dead on the ground. Reddy glanced
at the Owl. It had not moved. Then
Reddy took to his heels, taking care
to keep out Of sight Of that hunter.
And as he ran it was with increased
respect for Blacky the Crow.
They'll never get him. He Is too
smart for them," thought he.
And the hunter, as he gathered up
the two dead Grows and the Owl,
which was merely the stuffed skin Of
an Owl used for q decoy, thought the
same thing. He had been waiting
especially for Blacky. --..-
|. tCopyriRht. 1857
Evening star., 1935-02-16

and more recently we have found ad-
vantage in placing nitrogen gas inside
o bulb.
We have gone far toward lighting
the night" and no doubt We shall do
much more In time to come.
Tor History section Of your scrap
book.)
The lealiet called "Naryels = tAs
Evening star., 1935-02-16
Bedtime Stories
BY THORNTON W. BURGESS.

flight. Then he flew in a small circle
that kept him just above that spot.
He has seen something, but isn't
quite sure what" thought Reddy.
All this time Blacky had been silent.
Now he opened his mouth and gave
the danger call, the call that meant
get away and don't stop to ask ques-
tions. Don't stop for anything"
Instantly all those screaming tongues
were still. Instantly every one of