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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-11-06
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A net gain of 100000 telephones was
reported by the Bell System during
the first nine months of this year.
which was approximately twice the
gain shown in the corresponding pc
riod of 1885, President Walter S. Gift
ford of tire American Telephone and
telegraph Company reported to the
a.c".;ko!dcrs at the regular quarterly
:. Ing.
Toll business, Mr.. Clifford states, has
also shown substantial improvement.
The number of toll and long distance
calls for the first nine months of the
year have been about IL per cent over
those for the corresponding period of
last year.
Reductions in long distance rates,
effective September 1, are expected to
c@.vc telephone users more than
100000 annually. These reductions
20 cactHcr step in a definite pro-
~',>.'; f2r better and cheaper telephone
&c.
rs of the Bell System were
. ;2.,cd as S8.S7 on each share of
:..::cr..,,cn Telephone and Telegraph
'oair@2y stoc': rs compared with $6.38
for the same period last year. Net in
,2n2c applicable TO A. T. & T. Co. stock
+ tie twelve months ending August
4 vcs $165,519,125 as compared with
1".l10.139 for the same period last
,cr. ltot income applicable to COM
on stocks of the associated telephone
n anies held directly by the public
as reported for the twelve months
ending August 81 as $9,2O2,O15 as
compared with $7,892,O73 for the
twelve months ending August 81, 1885
Dividends on preferred stocks of as
ISOLATED telephone companies held di-
rectly by the public for the twelve
months ending August 81, were &c.
346,284 as compared with $6,425,0
for the same period in 1885.
The tabulated report follows:
10 Mos - Mos.
Ending Ending
August August
81. 1896 81. 1887
Operating Revenues 1854 49, 34S $914, 500. 79l
Operating Expenses $GG3 OGGG $40 SGf4, O3G.9l1
IaXes ---.--..-------------- 1881 72 92,0982-:
Operating Earnings. 5000. 2G4. 45G S17S455G-
Other Earnin gs-Net. 22,37j, 900 1925 90
Total Net Earnings 1921 ,G39, 45G $1SG,2s1.Go
interest Deductions j0572032 52,SJ3,3O
Net Income. Sci .OG7, 424 33,427,2:
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-11-06

mortal Hospital at Nassawadox, where
he has been operated on for appen-
dicitis.
Mrs. William E. Lewis is spending
several days in Baltimore, Md, with
her cousin, Mrs. William G. Thomp-
son.
Miss Mary Virginia Byrd of Pas
toria spent the weekend with Miss
10 d. Oliver.
Mrs. S. James burlington left this
week to spend several months, with
relatives, in Charlottesville and Front
Royal.
Miss May Gunter Edmonds had as
her guest, during the weekend, Miss
May Frances Evans of Greenbush.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-11-06

Mr.. and Mrs. S. R. Wordsworth and
daughter, Marilyn are spending this
weekend in Baltimore, Md.
Miss Grace Mason of Virginia
Beach spent the weekend with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred B. Mas
on.
Mrs. James Coleburn and Miss Elise
Taylor of Onancock, and Miss Ruth
Parks, of Accomac, are spending this
weekend in Baltimore, Nd, where
they will attend the Navy-Notre
Dame game Saturday.
Mr.. Garland Evans of Newport
News spent the weekend with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur C.
Evans.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-02-15

card probabilities II IS most amaZ-
ing to be told by a seasoned player
that he went for the drop of the q.
with other cards OF the suit miss
ing, simple because he held S and
dummy held 4. Had he held and
dummy he states that he would
have fnessed.
Unless. and until, players are ready
and willing to abandon such bar
barrie notions it Is rather useless TO
attempt teaching facts concerning
card probabilities, and proper play
based thereon.
A FREQUENT event is to miss cards
Of a suit. including the q, and to
try TO capture the missing high
honor. Should leads OF the Ace and
X be made. TO attempt dropping the
Q. or should declarer try to trap the
@ by fncssing? The probabilities are
as given here. The 4 missing cards
will be divided 81 498 times in 1000.
They viii be held % 407 times and
40 93 times. When the division OF
the missing cards is 81, of course
the odds are to l that the q Will
not be the singleton. 1t will make
no difference Al times in 100 whether
dcclarer goes foc'fhe drop or illnesses.
When it does makca difference which
method lie employs % times it will
be better to take q fneSse on the
first round and 33 times it will be
better TO go for the drop If declarer
will play one Of his high honors first
the chances OF success through go
ing for the drop and finessing on the
second round are as follows: 30 In
100 in favor Of the finesse and only
2G in 100 in favor Of going for the
drop. There still win be the ID times
in 100 when it makes no difference
which method Geclarer employa
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-02-15
MASTERING BRIDGE CID


UNLESS DECLARER is guided by
opposing bidding, or until there has
been an opportunity to count oppos-
ing distributions. the best method of
trying to trap important missing
honors is wholly mathematical
problem, the probable answer to
which is determined by probabilities.
Unless PLAYERS have in mind the mcst
common probabilities, proper play
of numerous holdings must remain
mysteries to them. A considerable
proportion of players also are handi-
capped by common superstitions OF
ancient and unknown origin. We
will refer to some of these stupid no.
tons first
One of the most common supersti-
tons is that a void suit or sim
sleton i'll one hand probably is duph
Gated by similar voidnesS in another
hand, and that the one singleton in
dictates another singleton in the same
deal. On its face the belief is so alb
surd that / cannot imagine anyone
taking it seriously. How can what
one player holds influence the hold
ings of another player in another
suit? OF course the folly Of such
belief is simple to dsprovc. and hos
been SO disproven in the past, and
doubtless many times
Another equally silly. or, perhaps,
even sllier superstition exists. This
belief is that when declarer and dunn
my hold a specified number of suit
(for example 81. that the probable
division between defenders Of the
missing cards Of that suit Qor exam
pie ~ depends upon how the num-
Der held by the declaring side is di
vided between dcclarer and dummy
10 one possessing the least notion of
Evening star., 1936-10-15
koA TRAFFIC 70
~ CONVICTIONS ! Al

Eugene r. Reavis, 1925 Bennett
place northeast, IS.
Thomas M. Waller, Virginia, S..
George w. Shipp. 112 Massachusetts,
avenue, IS.
Milton E. Scott, SOC Maine avenue
southwest, SIS.
Randolph E. Ebb, 2O1 Warren street
northeast, IS.
Laurence A. Hince, Maryland, $40.
Ray w. Davis, West Virginia, $40.
James D. Byrd, 500 Ninth street
southwest, $40.
Wilbur NJ Perry, Maryland, IS.
Arthur e. Sixsmith, Virginia, IS.
James M. Wright, Virginia, IS.
Brim C. Marcus, Maryland, SIS.
Thomas F. Dawson, 1927 Sixteenth
street, IS.
George A. Garner. 45s First street
southwest, SIS.
Evening star., 1936-10-15
A. U.PARK GROUP
ELECTS OFFICERS
Linnaeus T. Savage Chosen
President - Mrs. Blaine
&McCaAum Is Renamed.

The American University Park Clt-
eens' Association, at a meeting iast
night In Hurst Hall Of American UNI
versity, unanimously elected Linnaeus
T. Savage as it's new president. Saw
age served as secretary during the last
year. He succeeds William T. Belts.
The association reelected Mrs.
Blaine McCollum vice president, and
Mrs. Ora G. Visel treasurer. Rene w.
Pinto was elected secretary and Mrs.
Elaine Eppley, assistant secretary.
Thomas E. Lodge and Henry A. Dono-
van were renamed delegates to the
Federation of Citizens Associations.
Lodge is the federation president.
The group voted to change the date
OF its future aEuual meeting and cleo
ton from october to September.
Action on resolution urging the
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to
deny a petition for a license to sell
liquor in delicatessen shop on Massa-
chusetts avenue, near Warren and
Yuma streets, was halted when the
petitioner informed the group he
would not seek the license "if the citi-
Gems Of this area are opposed to it
After thanking the dealer for his CO.
operation, the group adopted, by q
vote of 86 to l, resolution asking the
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to
deny all petitions for liquor licenses
in the section, and to refuse to renew
license now held by drug store
there.
Edward S. Morgan, 1927 Forty
seventh street. was announced as the
winner of first prize in the associa-
tons eighth annual lawn, flower ano
garden show. A. Ralph Snyder, 461s
Forty-seventh street, was awarded
second prize, and Ernest H. Taylor
1908 Chesapeake street, took thirc
prize.
Evening star., 1936-10-15
CURE OF TRAFFIC
HAZARDS REQUESTED
Benning Citizens Association
Points Out Dangers to
D. C. Officials.

Traffic hazards in the Benning
Citizens Association area were con-
sidered at a meeting of the group last
night.
Frank James, the president, called
attention to the stop sign at the
Kenilworth Junction underpass, and
pointed out that If the motorist obeys
the sign he Is forced to remain be-
meath the open rails and risks being
showered by coal Of passing trains.
The secretary was instructed to write
to the District Commissioners asking
that the underpass be covered.
A request for slow sign at the
curve on Minnesota avenue between
Calf and Grant streets northeast
was sent to Traffic Director William
Van Duzer.
The three platoon system for fire-
men was indorsed.
At the request Of several Of the
members, the secretary was directed
to seek extension and surfacing Of
the alley running east and west be-
tween Grant and Fonts streets.
Evening star., 1936-10-15
FIGHT ON ONE-MAN
CARS IS INDORSED
Rhode Island Group Agrees to
Participate in City-Wide
Rattle on Plan.

The Rhode Island Citizens Asso-
ciation, meeting last night in the
Woodbridge Branch Library. agreed to
start q city-wide movement among
civic organizations to present to the
House District Committee q bill to
abolish one-man street cars.
A silver cup award for the best
poster on the Woodbridge Garden
Clubs dahlia show of October ga was
presented to Dom Leary, Taft Junior
High School student. L. M. Clark,
chairmans Of the exhibit, was COM
mended for his efforts in making the
show success.
After considerable discussion, the
group indorsed in principle legisla-
tion for an institution for drunkards
and q tax on liquor sales to care
for their families. Bills concerning
Evening star., 1936-10-15
LEAVING AFTER COLLIDING.

LEAVING AFTER COLLIDING.
Rose Wasserman, 5204 Fourth
street, $50 or 80 days.
SECOND SPEEDING.
Harold M. Dresbach, 20l8 F street,
SIS.
Jack A. Miller, 608 Ninth street,
SIS.
William c. Eritts, 7497 Blair road,
SIS.
William BaSinger, 45l9 Conduit
road, SIS.
Trueman Faulkner. 513 F street,
$40.
Charles D. Smith, 1888 S street,
$40.
FIRST-OFFENSE SPEEDING.
Joseph F. Nebel, 729 Quackenbos
street, IS.
Evening star., 1936-10-15
ARMY ORDERS,

sturdevant, Col. Clarence L., Engi-
f1eer Corps. to the Office of the Chief
Of Engineers. upon completion of his
tour of foreign service.
Heritage. Lieut.. Col Arthur M,
Chemical Warfare Service, Fort Sam
Houston, Tex, to Edgewood Arsenal,
Md.
Penn, Capt Frank Ellsworth, jr.,
Specialist Reserve. Columbus, Ohio, to
the director, planning branch. office
of the Assistant Secretary of War,
November 8.
Nye, Second Lieut.. Glenn Carlisle,
Air Corps Reserve. Langley Field, Va,
to Grassy Creek, N. c., October Is.
Evening star., 1936-10-15
Gets Six Years in Staying.

CHARLESTON, s. c., October is
R.-Joe Jenrhette, charged with
Staying Alfred Hayward on the Marine
at Paris Island, pleaded
guilty Of manslaughter In Federal
District Court here yesterday and was
sentenced to serve six years in the
at Fredericksburg. Va.
Acceptance Of the manslsughter plea
Evening star., 1936-10-15
Milestones Now Light Roads.

Germany is putting first-aid neces-
stiles in mileposts to deal with road
accidents. The milestones are hollow,
and the touch Of button opens them.
At night the milestones are illumi-
mated and are proving a boon along
the little-used country roads.
Evening star., 1936-10-15

steward, Emil Marquardt, could obtain
quicker medical attention by being
brought here.
The company said 1t did not know
how much Of his teeth Marquardt
swallowed-the entire plate or only
some bridgework.
Evening star., 1936-10-15

examination and registration Of
beauty culture operators, and prohibit
ing the sale in the District of products
Of convict labor also were considered,
the latter meeting with disfavor Of
the association.
Evening star., 1936-10-15

eliminated the possibility Of Q murder
verdict, which would have carried a
hanging sentence in a State where
there are no facilities for such execu-
tions.
Evening star., 1936-10-15

Remarkable expansion of canning in
Brazil has caused rapid increase in
tin consumption.
Evening star., 1936-10-15
SWALLOWS TEETH, THEN
CHANGES SHIPS AT SEA
Transfer Is Made So Steward
Might Obtain Quicker Medical
Attention.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. October 15.-Because
q steward swallowed his false teeth,
two luxury liners hove to in mid
Atlantic yesterday to transfer the
steward from the Europe bound liner
Berlin to the Europa, headed for
New York.
The North German Lloyd Line.
which operates the ships, said the
transfer was made SO that the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15
NO CONTESTS IN
 DIVORCE SUITS
Nine Couples Involved in ACtiOnS-SeVen Wives,
 Two Husbands

Nine uncontested divorce actions will be heard before Judge Earnest c. Simpson during the short calen- dar session of superior court Friday morning. In addition, two motions entered in connection with divorces will be argued.
 Wives are plaintiffs in seven of the divorce actions, with husbands bringing suit in the other two cases slated for hearings.
 The uncontested cases listed are as follows: Pia Alessandroni Guer- rera against Walton Guerrera, Elizabeth Pontius against August Pontius, Edith Elizabeth Goldberg Mccarthy against William Joseph Mccarthy, Eva Tedesco Martin against Edward Martin, Rose Ti- rendi Lombardo against Domenic Lombardo, Rose SanColi Lanese against Peter Lanese, Pasquale Del Nigro against Elizabeth DelNigro, and Henry Valentine against Bertha Reed Valentine.
 It is the largest number of di- vorce cases listed for any single day since the year began. One reason for the large number is that no short calendar session was held last Fri day.
 In addition to the divorce cases, Judge Simpson will hear arguments in g civil matters listed for short calendar.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15
DESCRIBES WORK
 AT GAYLORD FARM
M. E. O'COnnell Addresses Local Kiwanis Club TO-
 day-JOint Meeting

Mark E. O'Connell, representa- tive of Gaylord Farms at Walling- ford, spoke to the members of the local Kiwanins club this noon at the Elton. He offered an explanation of the excellent work that is being carried out there under the direction of Dr. Lyman.
 An announcement was made con- corning 8 combined meeting which will be held at the Elton on Thurs day, April 16. Members of the board of directors and of crippled childrens' committee will convene at that time. The date has been moved up one day in order to &C., commodate several members who would otherwise have been unable to attend.
 Several local delegates have cX- pressed intentions to make the trip to Stamford for the inter-club meeting there during the first part of next week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15
General Chairman

o'clock the session was called to or- der by Mrs. Mildred J. West, past president and following the entrance of all assembly officers Mayor Frank Hayes delivered a speech of welcome.
 Among the prominent members of the assembly in attendance this morning were: Harold French, grand master; Randolph Frink, Deputy grand master; Carl Weeks, grand warden, all of whom partici- pated in the opening ceremonies. Another distinguished guest was Mrs. Mary Girbich, the oldest past president of all delegates in the state.
 This mornings program started with the entrance of all past pres idents, followed by the introduction of grand lodge, grand encampment and patriarch militant officers. h. troduction of visitors from other jurisdictions was then enacted and tho opening ceremonies of Rebekah lodge were held.
 Reports Submitted
 Reports of Vice President Mrs. Maud Brown of Norwalk, Secretary Mrs. Mabel F. Johnson of Torring- ton and Treasurer Miss Clare B. M Douglas of Forestville were then read to the entire assembly, and following the reports of special committees and representatives to association of Rebekah assemblies, the session was adjourned.
 Dinner was served for assembly officers, committee members and guests at St. Johns parish house. At the afternoon session, which started at 2 p. m., the program is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15

Rev. Thomas O'Connor, c. M., of Niagara University, sub-deacon. Rev. Edward Matthews of St. Vincent's Seminary in Philadelphia was mas ter of ceremonies.
 Seated in the sanitary were Very Rev. Joseph Mickey, superior of the Vincentian Fathers in Panama, Rev. Martin Blake, vice-president of Niagara University; Rev. George Kelly, president of St. Joseph's Col lege in Princeton, N. J.; Rev. James Walsh, president of St. Johns Uni- ,versity in Brooklyn, N. Y.; Rev. Jo- Seph Young, c. M., of Philadelphia; Rev. Harry Deegan of Philadelphia, Rev. Edward Kiernan of St. Vim cents Seminary in Germantown, Pa, Rev. Joseph Griffin, director of propagation of Hartford; Rev. Francis Smith, c. r. P, of Norwalk; /; Rev. Michael Lynch, pastor of the Church of Our Lady of Mount Car mel; Rev. Francis Barrett of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, and Rev. James O'Connor of St. Francis Xavier's, Rev. Joseph Mc- Gary, pastor of St. Mary Magdalen's church in Oakville, and Rev. Joseph Pardo, c. M., of Princeton, N. J.
 A special musical program was offered by Robert Birt, organist, assisted by Mrs. Birt as soloist. h. terment took place in old St. Jo- seph's cemetery. The "Benedictus" was chanted by the visiting clergy men led by Rev. Michael Lynch.
 The pallbearerS were: Hugh Saults, John Dillon, Thomas Dillon, James Mccormick, Michael McCor- mick and Neil Thibodeau.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15
500 Delegates Attend Rebekah Assembly Convention
HARRY CAHILL
 CLUES FAILED

Somerville, Mass, April 15-(UP) A possible clue to the whereabouts of Harry Cahill, 48, long-missing Lawrence and Somerville world war veteran sought in connection with the murder of 8 10-year-old girl, has collapsed.
 Fingerprints of a Texas farmland closely resembling the veteran in appearance are not those of Cahill, Chief Inspector Daniel M. O'Connell reported on his return here after a southwestern trip.
 Cahill is wanted for questioning in connection with the staying of Margaret Peggy) Mccarthy, whose body was found near Harvard Divi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15
10th Annual Session Formally Opens With
 Excellent Attendance
Mayor Hayes Welcomes Delegates to Waterbury-Re- CeptiOn in Honor of Mrs. Susan White, Retiring
 President Held Last Nght-EIectiOns Today

listed as follows: A memorial serv- ice, nominations of officers, the clearing up of all unfinished business and the introduction of new busi- ness.
 Elections Scheduled
 After the nomination and election of officers formal installation was held and closing ceremonies were enacted by the entire group. Sup per will be served for assembly off, cers, guests and committees at St. Johns parish house after the ad- journment for the day.
 At yesterdays opening session at the Hotel Elton, Harold H. French of Seymour, grand master of the grand lodge of odd Fellows, Miss Agnes E. Rogers, president of the Association of Rebekah assemblies, and Mrs. Elizabeth Manville, past president of the state assembly, made speechse of welcome.
 Mrs. Susan M. White of this city, state president, was presented with gifts and flowers by other Rebekah officers.
 A musical program consisting of selections by the Mendelssohn Male chorus, Mark orchestra and solos by Mrs. Marjorie Nash Nuhn, so-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15
GEN. HAGOOD IS
 GOING TO WORK

Chicago, April 15-CUP) Maj. Gen. Johnson Hagood, reinstated to command after summary dismissal for outspoken criticism of the New Deal, has accepted temporary post as an efficiency engineer" for Sears, Roebuck /t& Co. He said, however, his announcement did not mean his retirement from the army and that he would occupy the Sears position only until May 2. T will report at that time to take over command of the sixth corps (Chicago) area" he said. Gen. Hagood arrived in Chi cago last night and said he already had taken over some of his duties for the mail order house. He is still on leave of absence, he explained.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15

Lotta J. Macomber, president Rhoed Island Rebekah assembly; Mrs. Elm ma Gardiner, .vice-president; Mrs. Esther MacKean, marshal; Mrs. Virginia Tobey, conductor; Mrs. Lena WadsWorth, chaplain; Mrs. Ida Leevens, assistant marshal; Mrs. Lillian Daroll, outside guardian; Mrs. Beatrice Rickard, past presi- dent. Mrs. Mratha Longway, war den, represented the New Hamp- shire Rebekah assembly.
 Other officers expected to attend the business session of the assem- ply today are: Mrs. Cora Frackle- ton of Massachusetts. assembly pres ident; Mrs. Bessie $. Torr New Hampshire assembly president; Mrs. Ethel M. Bannister, Vermont as- sembly president; Mrs. Mary M. Hurley, Maine assembly president; Mrs. Anna s. Bedford, past presi- dent, New Jersey assembly; Mrs. Emily l.. Gibly, past president, New Jersey; Mrs. Minnie M. Kugler, past president, New Jersey; Mrs. Helen M. Seal past president, New Jersey.
 Grand Lodge
 Besides Grand Master French, the following members of the grand lodge and grand encampment of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15
No More Piles
 Doctors Prescription Guaranteed

Thousands of Pile sufferers do not know that the cause of Piles do internal-bad circulation of blood In the lower bowel.
 This Is the scientific truth about Piles-the real reason why salves and suppositories do not give last ing relief, why cutting does not re- move the cause.
 Your itching, bleeding or pro- truding Piles will only go when you actually remove the cause. External treatments can't do this-an inter nal medicine should be used. HEM ROID, the prescription of Dr. J. S. Leonhardt. sold by good druggists everywhere, succeedes because 1t stimplates the circulation, drives out congested blood, heals and re- torres the affected parts.
 So why waste time on external remedies or worry about an opera ton when Apothecaries Hall Co. in vltes every Pile sufferers to try HEM ROID with guarantee of money back if not joyfully satisfied with the help one bottle gives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15
WAREHOUSE ROBBED

Danbury, Conn, April 15-(UP)- A truckload of hats and trimmings, valued at $500, was stolen from the Danbury-New York Transportation was reported to police. The thieves company warehouse early today, it had driven to the warehouse in truck, forced rear window and transferred the load. A driver, James Renna, discovered the loss when he reported for work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15

More than five hundred delegates from all parts of the state were in attendance at the morning session of the second day of the 10th annual state convention of Rebekah assem- ply, I. O. O. F., held today at Buck tngham hall. Shortly after nine
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15
Son Officiates At
 Funeral Of Mother
Rev. Paul B. Dillon Celebran of Solemn Requiem Mass
 Today for Mrs. J. J. DillOn-Many Visiting Clergy

The funeral of Mrs. John J. Dil- lon was held this morning at 9:3O o'clock from the home, 1179 Bald win street, to St. Francis Xavier church where solemn mass of re- quiem was celebrated at 10 o'clock by Rev. Paul B. Dillon, c. M., of Canal Zone, son of the deceased, as- sisted by Rev. James Coughlin of St. Francis church as deacon, and