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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-07

"It's for the good of the student body that you did this, dear Jane," Madame said reasonably. "You're over-wrought and tired. Here! Drink this hot tea and try to re- lax. Two Jumps and cream? The little almost paste waters were sent up by the new chef. You must try them
 Madame Leshki was the person who had molded Graycastle Col lege into its present shape. Be- fore the worried trustees had turned it over to her, 1t had been merely 9 girls school with a good reputation, some picturesque old buildings overlooking the Hudson, and a deficit in the treasury. Then came this sharp-thinking, regal widow of an imperial Russian gem eral to take charge, and the deficit had become an amazing annual profit. Madame Leshki's changes had been to the point.
 America has enough fashion able preparatory schools" she pointed out, "and enough blue- stocking colleges. What America does not have is a woman's college like an exclusive country club. Let us double our charges, do away with scholastic entrance require- ments, offer a two-year course, and specialize in the languages, the arts and athletics. I predict that in time diploma from Graycastle will be more eagerly sought than a presentation at Saint James'!"
 She was right. The new genera tion of young buds wanted to be educated in a place where one dressed for dinner of an evening and could specialize in fencing in preference to Tnath. Yet Madame had her standards and she fought to uphold them. One of her con- victions was that secret societies were both dangerous and detri- mental. Here was an especially unhealthy one which she had not been able to weed out.
 These are the girls who were there." said Miss Emerson, and she named them. T saw each face by fashlight."
 "Our schools beauties, as it happens" remarked Madame.
 'It doesn't just happen" Miss Emerson told her. "They are bid to the charmed circle of the Ter rible Ten because they arc good looking, popular and - would you believe it? indifferent to their grades? It's a sort of requirement. among them that passing marks must satisfy"
 1T know there was evil in this thing" Madame Leshki exclaimed agitatedly. "A secret society of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-07
CONTRACT BRIDGE
 By VIM. E. MCKINNEY
Hand Should Be Timed Many Players Lose Four Spade Contracts by Failing to Stop and Figure
 Out Opponents Holding
Solution to Previous Contract Problem
secretary of the American Bridge Lea

 Here's an interesting point brought to my attention recently by William Hill, tournament director of the Banfield bridge studio in New York. He said that after each duplicate game he generally looks over the hands and it is surprising tot find the number of supposedly simple hands that are missed at every table.
 Take for example today's hand. After looking it over, 1t is not hard to make four spades, but still for some reason the majority of tables failed to make the contract simply because they did not time the hand properly and manage the trumps correctly.
 The Play
 In response to partners club bid, West players naturally opened the queen of clubs. When 1t held, they continued with the eight spot, East winning the trick with the jack. The king of clubs was returned. South ruffed with the nine spot and west over-ruffed with the ten.
 At this point, declarer had lost the first three tricks. He could not lose any morea nd make his con- tract.
 Vests next play was the ten of diamonds. Now, if declarer would stop and think of the bidding and remember that East made a vul- nerable overcail of two clubs. he would havet o have something be- sides the ace and king of clubs.
 This diamond play practically marked East with the king. Of course, he might also have the king of hearts, in which case there was no chance to make the contract.
 The careless declarer would play small diamond and allow East's king to make. However, as Hill pointed out, the hand could be made if the declarer went right up with the ace of diamonds and then led a low spade from durnny, win- ing with the king.
 The queen of hearts then could be played. Vests best defense was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-07
.GloRIFYING
 YOURSELF
N| By Alicia Hart ',
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A water lily perfume, bath gloves to remove discolorations from throat and arms, a mascara case complete with refllis and new brushes, and 8 cream that softens and clarifies the complexion are a few or the new costmetic prepara- tions that makes September beauty routines q joy indeed. Experts have outdone themselves to make the art of glorifying yourself more in- teresting and less expensive.
 The new perfume is especially nice for fall and winter. Heavier than your summer scents, it has a subtle, lingering fragrance that will cling for hours, but won't make g. room seem stuffy. Consid- ering it's quality, this isn't especial ly expensive and, due to the rather heavy consistency, a little will go a long way.
 Pairing the Budget
 The mascara is one of the old favorites, put up in 8 new and more attractive case which can be refilled again and again, thereby cutting down on the eye makeup budget. A refill, including a fresh brush, costs only one-third of the price of the original case.
 New bath gloves, made of fibrous vegetable sponge on one side and handsome, colorful turk ish toweling on the other, are per- feet for stimulation of sluggish circulation and to remove stub born stains on elbows and knees. These are nice for your own bath room, of course, and make splendid gifts for weekend hostesses.
 The ,softening and clarifying cream is a luscious pale green, smells like mild peppermint and really does a good deal to keep skin soft and youthful. When you have cleansed face and throat and patted with skin tonic, spread on 8 generous layer of the new face cream. Relax for five minutes. Then remove with soft tissues and pat again with skin tonic. You'll be surprised at the excellent and lasting results of this simple ten minute facial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-07

one standing in the door, out of range of Ruth's vision. "she's all right now, MT. John. You can go home. It's as you said. She's hungry. Her mother used to do them diet stunts tool"
 ''tf you need me tonight" he said, "call. My rooms still on this side of the house." He ran down the stairs, making a cheerful clat- ter as he went. Ruth's thoughts went after him, seeking she knew not what. "His name is John," she thought simply. That name and the memory of his face and voice were all that she would ever have of him, she supposed.
 Presently she said, "l'm stronger than you think. Let me sit up and feed myself"
 propping her with two pillows. She drew a small table close to the bed and placed the tray on 1t. Here's milk-toast," she said, "and two coddled eggs. And here's hot tea in the teapot. I hope you don't ob- ject to the candle-light, Miss Elaine. Candles are all I've had here for four or five years now"
 T like candles" answered Ruth. Even in her bewilderment she saw clearly that she was being mis- taken for someone else. For some one named Elaine. Nevertheless she ate the meal, happily and ravenously: Fate was being kind to her tonight, and when Fate IS kind one must accept with thank full heart and not question.
 The old woman said, 1"I hate to worry you by telling you this, Miss Elaine, but you must have left your bags on the train."
 "I came off without any bag gage" replied Ruth. T had to~buy change of clothes on the way. They're in those parcels was car rying-" She was seized with a fit of sneezing, and the. old woman left off, clicking her tongue to look worried.
 "No bags" she exclaimed. And you're taking cold to boot! You shouldn't have let the taxi driver put you out before I got to the door. I'd have brought you a cape and umbrella. Was the train draughty?"
 q didn't come by train," Rutn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-07
RY'YOUR CHILDREN
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Peter comes home with a broad grin and announces that he's in a new room. There aren't quite enough seats and three children have to sit on chairs.
 "Then you'll never learn to spell" sighs his mother. And later she confides to Peters father that it is time classes were re- duced to 20 pupils so each one of them would have a chance.
 The most natural thing in the world is for the mother to feel that a teacher with more time on her hands could work the miracle.
 This boys case is typical of thousands of others. whether the arithmetic or French. So it seems to be timely topic for discussion. For the moment we shall over look the fact that some schools are closed altogether for lack of funds, others are in arrears as to salary payments, and still more have had to close several rooms and put the overload on the frac- tion of teachers left.
 A Usual Average
 We will assume that money is no object and that in this fairy land every teacher has 20 pupils, the figure one hears most usually quoted.
 In the class grouped about teachers knee are Annie and Mack, neither of whom can get arithmetic. And Tommy and Dot who can't read, and Isaac who pinches the children, and Polly who won't listen. There is about the same mental average as would occur in a class twice the size. Perhaps six are independent of any help and need little teaching at all.
 The teacher helps the slow ones and explains and re-explains. But she cannot produce brain energy that isn't there, cannot search out the blind spots or complexes that lie at the root of poor spelling and bad reading. She tries, of course, and thus soon discovers the star pupils to be bored, discontented and growing careless.
 Psychologists Aiding
 Teachers prefer rooms with 35 or 40 pupils because there ape too many distra ctions in crowded classes. a larger percentage of ab- sences entailing work to be made up, too many papers to be graded at night.
 The new system in large cities Is to group average children in a room; give those ready for it chance to forge ahead; arrange special-assistance classes for the slow or handicapped; and remove altogether for special instruction the sub-normal CT the real mental deviates. The psychologist is be- ing very useful in reclaiming the inhibited child or the one with pure mental hazard.
 Copyright 1885 NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-07

with an unhappy sigh, I've done it. followed them to the birch grove, and I crouched there in the dark for an hour, listening to them" She seemed infinitely de- pressed.
 Madame Leshki, a tall, thin, commanding woman with white hair, nodded approvingly. Your feet are wet" she replied sooth- ingly. Come nearer the hearth. I had the fire built especially for you" She made her visitor com fortable with the typical wiles of a European woman who has an ax to grind. 'I have hot water ready for tea. And some very nice sand wiches and caviar" she added ini- pressively.
 Don't think you can cheer me up by feeding me-" Miss Emerson sniffed gloomily. The severe gray dinner gown that she wore &C., cented the grayness of her steady eyes. She was the sort of person who persists in looking tailored. even in chiffon. Tonight, as usual, her hair lay in sculptured neatnes5 above her fretted brow. If you think you can spy on bunch of girls-even young fools like those --and still keep your self respect you're grimly mistaken, my friend and employer!'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-07

The other day I advertised for case of chlorosis, the green sick ness, and gave detailed descrip- tion of that now nearly extinct type of anemia, to learn whether any of our readers might know of case.
 Today I'll sketch the salient fea- lures of hypochronic anehia, which has apparently superseded chlorosis in the past twenty years, being as common today as chlorosis was in the gay nineties.
 The blood picture of hypochro- mic anemia is the same as that of cfllorosis--a great diminution in the eoloring matter (hemoglobin) often 50@ or more below normal, but comparatively slight diminu- tion in the number of red corpus cles, often only 20% below normal. In this respect hypochromic ane- mia (hypochromic means low in color) is the opposite to pernicious anemia, in which there is a great diminution of the number of red corpuscles in the blood but com paratively slight diminution in the amount of hemoglobin.
 The old-time green sickness occurred chiefly in girls from IA to IF years of age. The latter-day hy- pochromic anemia occurs chiefly in women in their fourth or fifth dec- ades.
 The woman with hypochromic aremia is sallow, and her skin be- comes prematurely wrinkled, in- aIA~ Al lr ,n1 1-.~v l. xnf a. fsse, less and dry and tends to turn gray too early. The nails become brittle, fiattened, perhaps concave or spooned; they lack the natural lus- ter and are often ridged vertically. A frequent complaint is sore tongue and many patients complain of some difficulty in swallowing and a tendency to choke on swallowing meat. The tongue in early cases is intensely red and looks inflamed: the papillae cannot be seen, and the normal coat is absent. In long standing cases the tongue is atro- phied, much smaller than normal, shiny, without the rough papillae and slight coat of normal tongue. Bald" tongue it is called. There is usually absence of hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice, and in- sufficient gastric juice secreted to digest food properly, these being indications of nutritional deficiency. The nutritional deficiency will be discussed in an early article. Prob ably the failure of gastric juice ac- counts for the failure of the sys- tenn to assimilate iron. That, too. will be discussed in the article to follow.
 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
 NntritiOnal Deficiency
 Kindly advise what to do for ridged, brittle fingernails Have been on restricted diet since middle of May-no meats, no fats, ect. (Mrs. F. s. W.)
 Answer-Perhaps lack of suffi- cient vitamins in your diet, partic- ularly G. Send stamped envelope bearing your address and inclose ten cents coin, for booklet Build ing Vitality, which gives informa- ton about vitamins.
 Prolonged Local Anesthesia
 In referring to injection treat ment of prepatellar bursitis you
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-07
THE IDTOPATHIC BUNK

THE DIOPATHIC BUNK
 Many . commentator has turned in a smart crack about the bombast of the medical fraternity. Some truth in 1t, too. For instance, when we don't know anything about a malady we instinctively attempt to conceal our ignorance under an im- posing name or a bit of pOnderous language. One of the old standbys for that purpose is the adjective idiopathic. Tn perfect candor that means we don't know, but it is ur- dignifled and dangerous for the doctor in practice to say frankly that he doesn't know. I tried 1t time and again, and invariably I lost prestige and practice. The doc- tor must at least make believe he knows, or the patient will go to another doctor who is more com. potent at that.
 These primary auenias sis (the green siekness), perhicious anemia, hypochromic anemia and leukemia, are all more or less idio- pathic. If were quite consistent I should now grab my pipe and my bowls and dig for the bowling green. There is really nothing more to be said, but I must give the old customers another column or two or they will feel disappointed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-07

the most venonmous sort!" She put down her cup and began to pace the floor. "Teil me all, Jane!" I fear you're keeping something back"
 "Of course I'll tell you all," an- swered Jane Emerson impatiently. II wasn't snooping around in that beast1y damp woods to amuse my self" And she talked for half an hour while Madame Leshki lis- tened.
 Down the corridor a door opened softly, then closed.
 "It's Elaine Chalmers getting home," said Madame unhappily. T shan't be able to prevent her talk ing that trip to Ohio, of course. She'll be on legitimate leave when she does it.
 And God knows what harm she'll do," said Jane Emerson. Tt isn't as if these were boarding school girls we're dealing with. They're grown young women. They're mature enough and ruth less enough to wreck any lives in their path if they choose. Espe- cially Elaine," she added pointed ly.
 Especially Elaine" echoed Ma dame, and tried to recall what connection there was between Jane Emerson and Elaine's family. How did that old story go? Had Jane been in love with Elaine's father in her youth? Well, no mat ter now ...
 Ruth Woodson became con- scious that the old woman was feeding her with 8 spoon. Feeding her something hot and savory. As each spoonful reached her mouth she swallowed like hungry bird and waited for more. Its good!" she managed to say. "It's chicken broth"
 The old woman spoke to some
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-07

 mentioned treatment by injection of a local anesthetic with pso- longed action =. (B. D. K. M. D. Answer-I cannot recall the item. In the injection treatment of hydrocele by the Kilbourne method (Dr. Norman J. Kilbourne, Los An geles) some such mild local anes- thetic with prolonged effect Is em- p1oyed.
 Rash
 am serious and mean 1t when I say if this keeps on I'll disappear (Miss D. -W.)
 Answer-Don't do anything rash, daughter. Sign your name, mention that you have blackheads and pin- pies, and inclose stamped addressed envelope. You'll receive instruc- tions which will make you feel bet ter and perhaps clear up the rash too.
 Copyright 1895, John F. Dille Col
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-07

to cover with the king, trying to block declarer in dummy.
 Now a small heart could be re- turned and won by declarer with the ten. All declarer would have to do now would be to play a smalll spade and win in dummy with the ace. This would pick up the out standing trump, and the jack. of hearts would be good, upon which the losing jack of diamonds could be discarded.
 (copyright 1885 NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-07
CLOCK DATES BACK TO 17ss

Mifhinville, Pa. (UP)-- R. A. Ber- ninger. school director, has two ancient grandfather" clocks. One is known to have been built in 17SS. The other dates back to 17ss. Their workings are made of wood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-07
PERSONAL HEALTH SERVICE
BY WILLIAM BRADY, M. D.

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-07

4 church where kathers may at tend in bathing, suits has been opened in N1arske- by -the-Sea, England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-07
WHAT HAS HAPPENED SO FAR

TsCO young Officers about to De sent overseGs co to sprend brief fGroughs wtk tkeir fGnsiies. BRIAN CHALMERS goes to pGGtidl home a1here he sees hs sOife, GIVEN, and their 2-yeGr-0Id child, ELAINE. GEORGE WOODSON goes to his modest littIe home for visH witk his ddoring a0ife, ELEANOR and his bGby RUTH EGch makes the avish that his child Oiu hdve "whCteOer tt takes to make her happy"
 Eighteen gears later Ruth, beaut@l, highspirited girl, n0sO orphan, $ is seGTck of a0ork During storm she seeks refuge is myseriOs old aausiom i the midsUestern toaos 0f Wortkvle. Painting from hunger she s cGrried upstGirs by queer old and y0wng named JOHN McNEILL. Ruth $ called Miss Eldine" by tke old aOoHnGN.
 MeGnwhile Elaine Chalmers is attending tashioN- able "GrGycastle College" p the east aud Gt secret meeting of "The Terrible Ten" she votvs to wis c decdration of ove from her first sweetheart, John McNeiU of Worthwhile, s0hons she hGs not seen since childhood
 CHAPTER VII
 harassed looking person. whose name was Jane Elmer. and whose duties secretara rapped softly the door of the most imposing suite in the Graycastle dorm tOries
 "Comew sounded voice from within The invitation came from Madame Lesh the schools dean who was an iously awaiting her.
 When Miss Emerson had entered she dropped wearily into chair and kicked off her slippers "We" she said
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-07
ToDAY's FASHION TIP

Cloth coats lavishly trimmed with fur are supplanting all fur coats. .i4.l.a f@ C. VIZ
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-07

In referring to injection treat ment of prepatellar bursitis you
The Washington times., 1935-02-16
A TRICKY CAT

BOSTON G.NSO.-The liner
Lady Drake has a cat-Nigger-a
floor show by himself. Niger, pet
of the crew and always in the
company of Second Steward Bill
Turner, turns somersaults and
does numerous tricks for passen'
gers. At a whistle, Niger is on
TURNER'S shoulder and perches on
his cap until ordered doWn.S
The Washington times., 1935-02-16
DEER RESCUE FAILS

BREWSTER, Mass. G.N.SO-A
big buck deer was found adrift
on an ice floe three miles from
shore. A party of residents and
game wardens fought to reach the
deer in boat but were unsuccess.
full. They drove Is miles to Sand
wich and went to the spot in a.
Coast Guard picket boat. Before
they got there the buck was
drowned.
The Washington times., 1935-02-16
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-14
STRIKERS STILL OUT
 ON D0uGLASROAD JOB

Woix or r1le =-ems Spokane Construction Company contract on the Douglas road remained at a standstill today as the company of ficials here had received no word from their Spokane office and workmen refused to go to work unless they are given 75 cents an hour. The present scale is 60 cents. No steps toward arbitration have been made pending word from Spckare, it was understood.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-14
SERVICES
 CONTINUED ONE WEEK

By special request Evangelist Mrs. Josephine Gilmore and daugh- ter are continuing meetings in the Bethel Pentecostal Assembly one more week. Meetings are held every night except Saturday, clos ing the special revival meetings next Sunday night. The subjects are as follows: tonight: "A Nasty I Fi2ht"; Wednesday night: Do We Receive the Holy Spirit at Con- versicn?e;; Thursday night: Does God Heal Today?'; Friday night: Life for a Look"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-14
IN HOSPITAL

John Waltonen underwent a maj or operation at St. Anns hospital this morning as did John Saarelo, who was admitted to the hospital yesterday. George Smith of Skag- way entered St. Ann's yesterday .or m dical treatment. Bernard 6oyle and Jerrolld Munson were able to go to their homes today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-14
NEAR SHOOTING
 AFFRAY, CORDOVA

CORDOVA, Alaska May IA Charles Spinosa, employed at the Club Pool Hall, ran amuck last night and placed his revolver in the abdomen of Chief of Police Charles McCrary and pulled the trigger. The weapon was not load ed. however. Spinosa was jailed and will be charged with an at tempt on an officers life.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-14
DOUGLAS NEVIS
| tiEIMEN'S BALL ON
 NEXT SATURDAY NIGHT

The annual ball of the Douglas Volunteer Fire Department which is SC. for next Saturday night, May Is, Is the big event on this weeks social calendar for the entire chan nel Anticipating one of the largest crowds in the history of these emi- nent affairs, the firemen are over looking no details to make it a big success. The Nat, completely deco rated and with it's big floor shining, is all ready for the affair and for music, none other than Dude Ilaynes and his band will occupy t!e orchestra booth.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-14
CONNECTICUT GROUP
 ARRIVES HERE TODAY

Just here flor a vacation" and perhaps "a little fishing" a party of seven residents of Old Green wich, Conn. arrived here on the Alaska from Seattle.
 Included in the party are: J. B. Hawkes., Jackie Hawkes., Master Hawkes., MT. and Mrs. Robert B. McGinnis, Josephine McGinn.s and Robert B. McGinnis, Jr. They are registered at the Gastineau Hotel.
 Mir Hawkes. said he was here last year. He said the party may stay week or a year" and that there is no especial objective"