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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28
Chase Bridge Club
 Ends Season Tonight

The Chase Bridge club will con- clude a most successful season with banquet at the Waterbury Country club this evening at 6:3O o'clock. William l.. Dwyer will be toastmaSter at the event. The present officers of the club are: President, MT. DWyer; -prcsi- dent Randolph Payne; treasurer, Ralph Brandley: secretary, Louis Keller: statistician, Vernon Wade and judge advocate. Mrs. John c. Moriarty. The final standing for the season is as follows Rodcn and Hamel, 1873; Reiter and De- puy. 1928; Dwyer and Sheehan, 1900: Gulliver and Bradley, l208; Shea and Wade, 129i; Craft and Pearson 1260; Mcclure and Sulli- van, 1255; Rainhard and Morse, 1235; Gazcy and Rcinickc, 118l: Kitchens and Arnold l176; Ferris and Hawley, 1l74: McDonough and Farley, 1l85; Ritucci and Hanlon, 1120: Smith and Danscreau, 1l27; Mulholland and Manner, 1l02; Hustcd and Chase, i077; Bertucclo and Brandt, l070; Lally and Miller, l068; Brandley and Quinlan 1863; Refer and Stein, l061; King and Reaudette, l053; Payne and Sullivan 005.
 Standing for the first half in- cludcs: Mcclure and Sullivan, 1500; Craft and Pearson. 1856; Ri- tucci and Hanlon. TAI; Gulliver and Bradley, l4l9: Shea and Wade, 1890: Husted and Gilbert, 1887: Rianhard and Morse, 1886; Kitchens and Arnold. 1862; Reiter and Depuy, 1854; Ahlff and Dan- sareau, 1850: Ferris and Hawley 1910: Gazey and Reinicke, 1287; Keefer and Stein, l28l; Dwyer and Shechan, 1279: Lally and Miller, 1270; Brandley and Quinlan, l260; RodeH and Smith. l257; McDon- ough and Farley, 1253; Payne and Sullivan, 1248: Mulholland and Marshall, 1920: King and Beau- dette, 1156: Bertuccio and Brandt, 1l53.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28
Quota Club Has Supper Meeting
Photo by Harry Hard

The Quota Club held a meeting Thursday evening at the Hotel Elton with Miss Grace Wolff presiding. Miss Mary Hennessey gave a report on the district convention held in Norwich Saturday to which the fol- lowing local members were in at tendance: Mrs. Catherine Williams, Miss Mary Hennessey, Jennie O'Neil, Mrs. Mae Birt, Miss Catherine Han lon, Stella McCann and Mary Dewey. Organization of districts was discussed.
 Dr. John M. Freiheit addressed the members on the relation of glands to functional distribution.
 Among those in attendance were: 7: Grace Wolff, Mrs. Margaret Vcrdon, Mrs. Alice Bradley, Harriet Gregory, Josephine Osborn, Julia Teller, Nancy Fitzgerald, Catherine Fenton, Catherine Williams, Catherine Burns, Leila Cotter, Mary Dewey, Stella McCann, Jennie O'Neill, Mary Hcnnessey, Mae Birt, Mary Riley, Agnes Fitzpatrick and Edna Weber.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28
Personal

Miss Ruth Leggett, @ student at the Rhode Island School of Design, Is spending the spring recess with her mother Mrs. William T. Leggett of Windsor street.
 Joseph Horan of Baldwin street is spending the weekend in New York city.
 Miss Mary Hodson of Mamaro- neck, N. r., has been with her par ents, Mir. and Mrs. Frank J. Hod- son of Columbia Boulevard for sev- eral days.
 Mir. and Mrs. Walter Gahan of Washington street are spending the weekend in New York.
 MT. and Mrs. Clifford P. Wallace of Prospect street have had with them their son Clark Wallace of Red Bank, N. J.
 Mir. and Mrs. Howard Foster of Willow street are spending the weekend in New York.
 Miss Alice Wilson of Pine street has returned after visiting for few days with friends in Holyoke, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28
Y. X W. vul. Opener-A 0
 Solution in next issue. 2S

club. and spade. If the spade finesse works, he will have only l2: therefore, both the spade and the club finesse must work to give him 13 tricks. He must not waste his entry cards.
 4 small spade must be played and the jack 'finessed. When 1t holds. the queen of clubs should be led from dummy. East will not cover. and the queen holds the trick.
 Now . small diamond is won with the ace. another spade played, and the queen finessed. When it holds. all that declnrer has to do is lead q small diamond from dummy. win with the king. cash the ace of clubs and discard the eight of hearts from dummy.
 The dummy now is solid. giving dcclarer i3 trlcka.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28
Thomas photo.

rector of the music of the com bined Sunday schools of Center church, United church and the uni- versity will speak on Music and Worship in Church School" Mrs. Jennie Cree Gregory of the First Congregational church in Danbury will take for her subject Training the Voice of Youth for Choir Work" There will also be an opportunity for open discussion. Supper will be served in the parish house and the evening program will commence at 7:45. The speaker will be Miss Mar guerite Hazard of the Union Theo- logical seminary in New York city. She will take up the following sub- jects: "What does our church music do. in the way of education? How does 1t stimulate the religious growth of the people" Her talk will follow the musical program which is as follows: Morning Hymn. Henschel; Meet and Right It Is, Arkhangclsky; Radiant Stars, Cesar Cui; Ave Maria, Brahms: Hamden Music club chorus, Miss Pauline Voorhees,, director; By the Waters of Babylon, Oley Speaks; The Peo- pie That Walked in Darkness (The Messiah), Handel; Largo, Handel, William A. Reynolds, baritone, ac- companied by Lyman Bunnell; Song of Penitence, Beethoven; The Heart Worships, Hoist; Sheep and Lambs, Homer; Wanderers Nacht- lied, Liszt. Miss Ruth Ferry, con- tralto, accompanied by Miss Belle Loper Slater.
 The entire program is open to all interested. Supper reservations may be made by Mrs. Josephine Fletch- CT Wilcox, chairman of church music forums. or with any of the following committee: Miss Pauline Voorhees,, Miss Belle Loper Slater, Miss Bcss Newell and Mrs. Pauline Law Kirkwood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28
ProspectiUe Bride
 Is Shosver Guest

Miss Rose Conaty and Marion Qlennon were hostesses at sur- prise miscellaneous shower given at their home recently in com pliment to Miss Josephine Calvin who is to be married on April 2i, to James King. The house was dcc- orated in & color scheme of pink and white. The future bride re- ceived many beautiful gifts.
 Those attending were Mrs. B. Joyce. Mrs. r. Calvin, Mrs. William Casey. Mrs. c. Casey, Mrs. r. Mar chand, Mrs. Edward Dunn, Mrs. P. Doolin, Mrs. r. St. Pierre, Mrs. J. Crowley, Misses Nellie Lyons, Mary Hussy, Margaret Hussy. Margaret Lawlor, Mary Joyce, Eleanor Gal win, Maurcen Casey, Ruth Casey. Mary Shea, Sue O'Dea, Lucy Han- lon. Helen Farrell, Bernice Began, Rose Conaty, Marion Glennon and JuSephine Calvin.
 Miss Beverly Levin held Q semi formal Leap Year dance for the pupils of her dancing class on Saturday night at the Beth-El sym agog. Misses Lilyan Krakower, Helen Weinberg and Miss Levin chaperoned. Those attending were Elaine Fleisher, Robert Krakower, Mae Solomon, Stanley Freedman, Audrey Schneer, Simon Rabino- witz. Louise Greenfield, Milton Kaplan, Florence Cohen, Harold Sena, Louis Dibncr, Ethelrose Krakower, George Strogatz. Mar ion Glickman, Richard Traurlg, Es- ther Hazel Roosen, Arnold Green blatt, Charlotte Stragatz. John Brownstein. Esther Gottlieb,, Milton Goldman, Evelyn Rosen. Philip Kass, Estelle Kadish, Benjamin Melnitsky, Judith Lopetz, Lewis Ya- vet-. Refreshments were served.
 A surprise birthday party was giv- cn recently for Mrs. Nap Guilbeault of South Elm street.
 Music and dancing were enjoyed and lunch was served.
 Those attending were Mir. and Mrs. Napoleon Gullbeault, Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Soucy. Mr. and Mrs Arthur Picard. MT. and Mrs. Joseph Pion, Mir. and Mrs. Alpine Bedard. MT. and Mrs. Cleophas Dezeil, Mir. and Mrs. Lucien Dallair and Mrs. Nap Maillette both from New York. Also Roland, Irene. Jeanette and Helen Ouilbeault. Gerald. Florence Thomas Roger and Wallace 5oucy, Raymond and P0line Bedard, and Aline Pion.
 A surprise birthday party was given recently for Miss Patricia Casey of Kenyon street. Many en- joyable games were played and q delicious luncheon was served. Those attending were: Mary Oyba. Elean- or. Calvin. Eleanor Coleman. Pa- trleIa Blum. Rose 6antora. Peggy Shea. Mary Joyce, Patricia Casey, Maureen Casey and George 0lllisple, Charles LaDean. Prank McKeEna. Roland orenier. Larry Walsh. IEar- cld Bcecher, William Casey and John Sullivan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28
Auxiliary Members
 See Dersonstr stration

Mrs. Leon, home service director of the General Baking Company, conducted a baking demonstration Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Harvey Dutton of Idylwood avenue for members and friends of the Clarence c. Davenport Auxiliary, United Spanish War Veterans.
 Those attending were Mrs. Mar garet Hitchcock, Mrs. Margaret Kropp, Mrs. Ida TherkildSon, Mrs. Anna Kropp, Mrs. Nellie Durbin, Mrs. Mary Smart, Mrs. Mildred Burritt, Mrs. Sara Bassett, Mrs. May Way, Mrs. Lovina Dean, Mrs. Mary White, Mrs. Mae Hoffman. Mrs. Margaret Mahan,. Mrs. Ella stabler. Mrs. Ruth Wells, Marie Therkildson, Dorothy Hitchcock, Beatrice Bclanger, and Margaret Wurm.
 The auxiliary will hold Bingo party on Tuesday evening, March 3l, at the Armory for the benefit of the Winsted Auxiliary, United Spanish War Veterans whose rooms were recently destroyed by fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28
Future Bride Is
 Guest At ShoOer

A greenback shower was given re- gently in honor of Miss Louise Car uso by Mrs. Michael Angelo at 5teve's Grill on Bank street. Those attending were: Mrs. Carmine Car- uso, Josephine Caruso, Mrs. Mich- ael Angelicola, Mrs. Peter Varsa- lone. Mary Angelo. Mrs. P. Capo- bianco. Mathilda Capobianco, Joe sephine Capobianco, Anna Maran- gio, Alvina Carlo, Mrs. Vita Var salone. Mrs. Joseph Simone, Mrs. Carmine Nastri, Mrs. Nicholas Bec- cia. Edith DeSantis, Rose Pirro, Mrs. R. Carozza, Tina Russo. Mrs. Michael Di TellaS.
 Julia Nocera, Mrs. Olga Colangelo Mrs. James Mancini, Mrs. Malaria, Margaret Sirica, Antoinette Varlese, Mary Varlese, Tomasina Sirica, Elizabeth Simone, Mrs. Lodevico, Zinollo, Mrs. John Bozzuto, Mrs. Frank Petrillo. Sarah DiPictro, Mrs. Rocco JacaruSo, Agnes Cilfone, Lu- ellie DistiSo. Mrs. Josephine Dista- sion, Mrs. Paul Calvatore, Mrs. Mar ietta Jolante, Mrs. Steve Aguglia, Henriette Aguglia, Mrs. John Lom- bardi, Mrs. Joseph pcrrella.
 Mrs. Peter Loschiaro, Mrs. Joseph Lago, Mrs. Louise DiPietro, Mrs. Michael Tcsta, Mrs. Arthur Mas turo, Jr., Mrs. Arthur Masturo. Sr.. Mrs. Anthony Mangelluzzi, Mrs. Leonard Papa. Mrs. Nicholas Aug eli, Mrs. Nicholas Bo2zutto, Mrs. Frank DiBiase, Angeline Cipriano, Jennie Pop, Mrs. 5pino, Mrs. M. Datellio, Frances Dizinno. Anna Stico. Mrs. John Angelicola, Mrs. Michael Angelicola, Mrs. Anthony Di Benetto, Mrs. c. Pinto, Mary 5al- cito. Corrine Sacco, Anna Nigaro, Louise Stere, Marguerite Jacaruso.
 Mrs. Anna Sullo, Mrs. Angelinc DiZinno, Dora Dezinno, Rose Fo- rino. Rose Ranaudo, Louise Pape, Betty Leon. Doris Leone, Margaret DiRienzo, Mary Crigafulli, Con- stance DeCosmo, Josephine De5i- none, Mrs. Filomena Bernardi. Mrs. Felica 5antalucia, Mrs. Frank Sal- cito, Mrs. diancinto Salcito, Ann Marino, Mrs, oema Veneri, Mrs. Marietta Pisani. Mrs. Angeline Pllla. Mary Marine. Lena Santa Lucia. Mrs. J. Santa Lucia, Lucilla Santa
 Mrs. Lucia, Mrs. J. DiPietro, Rita Rielly. Margaret Spallonc. Mrs. An- thony Inniamo. Mrs. Frank In- niamo. Mary Inniamo, Mrs. Laurio, Mrs. Pelagano. Mrs. M. Colasanto, and Helen Russo.
 Pride of Welch circle, Compan- Ions of the Forest, marked the 10th anniversary of tho found- ing of the circle with 8 turkey dinner at the Colonnade recently. A theater party followed the din- ner. Mrs. Peter Corrigan was in charge of Arrangements. Those at tending were Mrs. Peter Corrigan. Mrs. George r. doggins. Mrs. Will liam Rooney. Mrs. David orenier. Mrs. John Byrnes. Mrs. Ackland Wright. Mrs. Joseph II. McAtdle, Mrs. Louis Daderio, Mrs. M. J. Malia, Mrs. William IT. Dunlavey. Mrs. David TrlggS. Mrs. Edward Martin. Mrs. Raymond Dunlavey, Mrs. Martin McDonough. Mrs. Ed ward Barlow. Mrs. James Duncan. Mrs. Prank Robinson. Mrs. Lena Stevens. Misses Mary Corrigan and Marion Heaney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28

I have taken today's hand from . recent duplicate game because of the varied results on the hand. Not one pair arrived at contract of seven diamonds. Most tables played 1t ct six no trump. One pair did arrive at seven no trump and made 1t after taking two illnesses, but even then the hand had to be timed properly.
 Regarding the bidding, I think that after 5outh's jump to six no trump, North is safe in bidding seven diamonds. Of course, that is rather hard to do, missing the acc and king. but then South has done q lot of aggressive bidding.
 Solution to Previous
 Contract Problem
 Let's follow the play at seven no trump. The opening lead of the jack of hearts is won by dcclarer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28
Sorority Selects Date For Dance

Saturday, April 4th has been se- lected by the Ore Sempre Sorority as the date for their annual dinner dance. The affair is to be held at the Club Farce in Hartford. Plans for the event were made at @ meet ing held at the home of Miss Mary O'Keefe.
 The dance was originally sched- uled to be held on March Fist but due to the flood conditions in Hart ford had to be postponed. Prac- tically all of the members of the sorority will be in attendance as well as numerous friends and members of other sorority groups.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28

which Miss Skinner presented were of such calibre as to keep the aii- dience highly interested at all times. Miss Skinner in her usual assured and capable manner per- formed with the use of very little properties and no scenery which speaks for itself of the ability of the actress. s,
 Comedy and tragedy intermingled in tho seven sketches presented on the program. The dialogue treated with accents and speech peculiar to residents of Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Nebraska and also var- ious walks of life.
 "The Vanishing Red Man" Home Work" Being Presented" Nurses Day Out" Hotel Porch," Times Square" and Luxury Shop" were among the sketches in which Miss Skinner appeared.
 The audience completely enjoyed the variation of theme of the sketches and showed a deep appre- ciation of the agility and clevertless with which the artist transformed herself at Q moments notice.
 Miss Skinner's name is always in- cluded among the leaders of the stage and her performance here last evening proved that she well earned the esteem in which she is held.
 Miss Phyliss Beccia was hostecs at a surprise personal shower given in honor of Miss Mary Petruccione who is to be married next month to Nicholas J. Parenty. She was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. Those attending were Mrs. E. Parenty, Mrs. N. Beccia. Mrs. A. Digionanni, Mrs. r. Spadola, Mrs. D. Iorio, Mrs. J. Iorio, Mrs. r. lp- polite, Mrs. J. Pettruccione, Mrs. l.. Luccaro, Mrs. R. Petruccione, Mrs. M. Palomba, Mrs. M. Beccia, and Misses M. Iorio, l.. Spadilo. M. Bergontino, G. Carlo, D. McWeeney M. Cichetti, W. Gaglione, c. Gag Hone. R. Montesi, l.. Bargamo, F. Beccia and M. Petruccione.
 Members of the Home Economies section of the Waterbury Teachers association paid visit to the mod- ern home of Shalett-Lux, Inc, on Walnut street extension yesterday and were escorted about the plant by w. J. Bogart, superintendent. The purpose of the modern equipment for cleaning was explained to the visitors. who manifested consider able interest in the various opera tions. Nearly score of members of the economies section made the tour of the plant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28
State Federation Church. Music Forum Mon day

The Connecticut State Federation of Music Clubs announces Q church music forum in Center church par ish house, New Haven, next Monday afternoon and evening. The con- fervnce will be opened at 4:30 by tho state president, Mrs. Frederick Fiah of Bridgeport. The subject for the afternoon discussion will be church school music. The follow- ing speakers will be heard: Miss Edna Crandall, writer of several books On the subject, will speak on "Curriculum of Junior Church School" Miss Mary w. Dcming, di-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28
of next week.

Miss Marion German of East Main street has returned after spending several days in New York city.
 IT. R. Hotchkiss of this city is spending several days m New York, where he was registered at the Ho- tel Commodore.
 Russell Tolles, a student at Dart mouth College, is spending several days with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Irving Tollcs of Clinton street.
 Mir. and Mrs. II. Mitchell Wal lace of Prospect street have been spending several days in New York.
 John D. Coe, student at Duke University in Durham, N. O., is spending several days with his par ents, Mir. and Mrs. David Fl. Coe of Pierpont street.
 Mss Phyllis Raymon has return cd to Washington, Conn, after spending q weeks vacation with her grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Henry Hansleit of Naugatuck.
 Mir. and Mrs. William Kelly of West Main street, are spending the weekend in New York.
 Misses Marion and Dorothy Con- nors of East Main street arc the guests of relatives in East Orange N. J. for the weekend.
 Harry Wm. Bartlett, q student at the Moses Brown School. is spcnd- ing the spring holiday at his home. He is the son of MT. and Mrs. Clarence J. Bartlett of Wayland avenue. Recently he was awarded q letter in swimming.
 The semi-monthly meeting of the Sigma Tua Beta" sorority was re- gently held at the home of Miss Louise Patrick who abodes on Cen ter street. President Carolyn Pom ponio presided at the meeting, and the officers reports were also read. Plans were discussed for n private party which is to be held the later part of April. Preceding n delicious luncheon, games and singing were enjoyed by all members. Those at- tn.A AAtupnu Carrier, Ann Naylor. Carolyn Pom ponio, Beatrice Benedetti, Lena Pomponio, and Louise Patrick. The next meeting will be held at the home of Miss Ann Naylor of Ridge field avenue.
 Mrs. John r. Dunphy, Sr, of South Leonard street was hostess at meeting of the Lendahand club at her home Thursday after noon. The memberss presented a quilt to Miss Edna Murphy who is being married next month to Mrs. Dunphys son, Cyril Dunphy. Those attending were Mrs. John Kelly, Mrs. Frederick Carr, Mrs, Peter Tyrrell, Mrs. James R. Law Tor, Mrs. Eugene storm, Mrs. Thomas c. Smith. Mrs. Michael Delaney. Mrs. Frances Bowes. Mrs. Peter Lawlor, and Mrs. Charles Swanson of Boston.
 The Chansonettc Sorority gave a party recently at the home of Mss Louise Blacker of East Main street. Dancing and games were enjoyed and q spaghetti supper was served. Those present were: Athela Cyr and Edward Reilly, Mary Dwycr and Grace Kenny. Ann McManus and Raymond Clark, Rita Reilly and Henry Scwitt. Aldona zeman and Frank Cheski. 5imone Cyr and Frank Clcmcnte. Arlene Hcnncssy and Dick Jackson. Louise Blackcr and Charles Butler.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28
Engagements
KLIMPKE-GRANT

NEIWFNE-NNNNT
 pr. and Mrs. Hugh A. Grant of Potsdam. N. Y., announce the en- gagemcnt of their daughter. Miss uwendolyn Brooks Grant, to Paul Heminway Klimpke. son of Mrs. Paul Klimpke and the late Prof. KlImpkc of Wetertown. Miss Grant was graduated from the Knox school at Coopcrstown. W. Y. and Smith college. Mir. Kllmpke attend cd the Chcshirc school and ia in business ln New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28
Large Audience Enjoys
 Cornelia Otis Skinner

The Cream of the Crop" as far as stage personages go, appeared before q large Waterbury audience last evening when Cornelia otis Skinner gave brilliant performance at the Wateroury Womens Club. The original themes of the sketches
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28
70 SUNDAY SCHOOL 90 YEARS

Mansfield. Ohio - (UP) -- Mrs Edna Blauffcr has attended Sunday school 90 ycars without missing . session. Her grandmother. Mrs. George OBt. 90. has q perfect at- ttendancc record for one year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28
Opening iead---vJ

with the ace. Many players would make the mistake Of running off tho long diamond suit. hoping in some manner to squeeze tho op- p0nenls.
 The first thing dcclarer should do is Co count hls tricks. IIe can count six diamonds. two hearts. V
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28
CONTRACT BRIDGE
By VIM. E. MCKINNEY cretavy oS the American Bridge League

Entries Kept for Slam Declarer Can Make Seven Mo- Trump by Guarding Leads Into His Hand
 for Needed Illnesses
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is blocking the way. Nor does the
amendment of the Constitution, regularly
undertaken by two-thirds votes Of the two
houses of Congress and the ratification
by three-fourths of the States, make
rags of that fundamental document.
Mr.. Shaw perhaps knows better. But
if he does not he is in no worse state
of mind on the subject than are some
Americans, even some who are in high
position. Recent legislation, hastily en-
acted, even with reasonable doubts" as
to constitutionality, has been hastily
granted at executive behest, which the
court itself has declared to be contrary
to the fundamental law and cancelled.
And Immediately there arose cry for
change in that law, by amendment.
Such change was effected in the case of
the income tax. first ruled out by the
court then made possible by an amend
ment, proposed in due order by the Con-
gress and ratified by the States. If that
was making rags" of the Constitution,
well and good. But the Constitution still
stands and it will continue to stand as
long as the United States exists as a
nation.
Evening star., 1936-02-05
Wild Life Conservation.

In the turmoil of a world confused by
threat of war and drastic social change
it is not likely that sufficient number
Of people have found opportunity to
think of such relatively unimportant af-
fairs as the fate of wild life and the eff
forts, more or less spasmodic, to pre-
serve what remains of it.
For that reason, If for no other, the
American Wild Life Conference, now
meeting in Washington, deserves COM
mendation. 1t manifests the general
truth of minority acceptance of respon-
sibility when majority interest declines.
Again and again. it has happened that
a few individuals have preserved for
humanity important values which man.
kind at large was too busy, too preoccu-
pied to maintain by general cooperation.
But F. A. Silcox, chief of the Forest
Service, appreciates the danger accru-
ing from the traditional policy Of laissez
faire. Also, he testifies to his lack Of
confidence in the efficiency Of leaving
the problem for altruistic citizens. iso-