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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-03-27
DISASTER:
Battle of lara

The world had known that there
had been a naval battle off Java
Just before the Japanese moved IN
with their full might at three points
on land, but until the announcement
was made that the Allied fleet had
been overwhelmed by superior
numbers" it had not been known
what the losses had been.
This, at long last, had been given
to the press in more or less de-
tailed summary which showed that
The United Nations lost IS ships, not,
apparently counting any submarines
that might be missing.
The United States lost two, the
I0,0OO-ton sleek cruiser Houston, fa-
vorite of President Roosevelt him
self, who had gone to Hawaii in her
in 1884, and frequently had been
aboard her; and the World war type
'four-stacker destroyer Pope, 1,19O
tons, both presumably lost with all
hands, though there was some hope
that some survivors may have
reached shore somewhere. gs7
The British were the heaviest
losers, having six vessels listed as
lost including the famous cruiser
Exeter, small but valorous. $500
tons, which had taken part in the
victorious attack on the German
Graf Spec off Uruguay. 4.
The other five lost by the British
were all destroyerS.
The Dutch lost their flagship and
chief cruiser, the DeRuyter, pre-
sumably lost with all hands, for she
was hit by. torpedo and sank in a
few minutes at night on the first day,
at the height Of the battle. They
also lost destroyer.
The Australians lost two vessels,
the cruiser Perth and the Yarda,
sloop, both missing and presumably
lost. ar
The Japanese, according to the
same report, lost eight vessels, but
all details as to any actual sinkings
were unobtainab1e, probably due to
the unfavorable outcome OF the
battle.
Included among the eight were
two cruisers, one of the 10,000-ton
class.
A study Of the British and Amer
ican naval communicates seemed to
show that the most telling blows
were struck, not so much by the
Igunnery Of the Japs, as by their
submarines and speedy destroyers.
The Exeter had one of her boilers
blown up by a shell, which cut her
speed so per cent, but she still es-
capped from the battle and was APP
parently sunk seeking to escape from
Java to Australia. The same was
the fate Of the Houston and the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-03-27
THE SILVER LINING

In a Vivid account Of her ex-
periences during a typical San
Francisco blackout, Kathleen
Norris shows that it is possible
to see the brighter side Of life
1euen in maritime. 1t is, she be-
lieves, our duty to do so. Var
sciU bring inconvenience and.
perhaps, hardship, but we tUiH
be better able to endure that
hardship il zoe face it sUith
smile. To worry unnecessarily is
not only foolish, but a sUaste of
the time and energy TOE should
spend on intelligent preparation
for such possible emergencies as
blackouts and food shortages.
Remember that slogan of World
Var I?-"Look for the siIver lin
sing!"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-03-27

~ London: Hitler had been report
Ca as offering his Jap allies world
empire If the war is won by the Axis.
All of India, part of the Middle East
and part of East Africa was be-
1ieved to have been offered. What
italy was to get was not clear.
n washington: The WPB board has
ordered cessation Of the making OF
washing machines and ironers May
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-03-27
BY KATHLEEN NORRIS

~ n
y side of this war situa-
ton? It's everybody's business
today to find that side, and pass
along to his neighbor whatever
tends to lift our hearts. For
there's a black shadow over the
world, and until it passes we
must help one another to see
shining through it the same old
guiding lights of faith, hope and
charity.
Here's something that may save
some of the women who live far in
land some hours of anxiety. My
home is on the Pacific coast, be-
tween San Francisco, on the north,
and all the many army and navy
bases that are strung along down to
San Diego, on the south.
After Pearl Harbor we had bad
scare, and we leaped into action
with that passion of patriotism that
stirred the whole country. Pearl
Harbor's tragedy was on Sunday;
on Monday night, just as family
dinner got under way, we had our
first wild siren call for a blackout.
Two minutes later the town lights
were extinguished and everything
went pitch black whether anyone
liked il or not.
It was balmy December night,
with stars. Everyone rushed out OF
doors and voices were heard at all
the gates and gardens in neighborly
fashion, and since many OF these
voices were young, may as well
admit that most of them were ex-
cited and laughing. People talked to
one another as they never would do
in broad daylight; few women ex-
pressed uneasiness, but they were
few, and the general tone was rather
like that remember at the time OF
the great earthquake Of 1905.
Gee, something's happening!
Let's get into it'll"
Gaiety in Blackout.
After awhile we all went indoors
and each in his own house began to
arrange blackout room. We Sc
lected the living-room, kitchen and
pantry. In no time, by the light of a
candle that belonged on a birthday
cake, we were standing on chairs
pinning and mailing things in place,
and going into gales Of laughter as
the unaccustomed inconvenience OF
total darkness began to make itself
felt. And after awhile the lights
came on again.
The next blackout, night or two
later, imposed upon each household
the necessity Of complete darkness.
And again the street was filed with
friends chattering and laughing and
looking up at the December stars.
Newly appointed wardens made
their rounds; husbands asked wives
in undertones whether it would be
all right to light cigarette. To see
dim glow in neighbours house
became a sort Of game. There's q
light in your basement" Look,
George, not a glimmer from the
kitchen!"
We've had one blackout since. It
was brief, to cover-rumor said lat
er-troop movements. We have war
dens now, everybody is doing some
thing, everybody is ready, but ] have
known only one woman to be really
scared. She is anyway, and has
been raising bogies to brighten her
self for years.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-03-27
AUSSIES:
Getting Help

The same rigid censorship which
had kept an official record Of the
Java sea battle from getting to the
British and American public until
two weeks after it occurred. and
nearly that time after the Japanese
had announced the loss, for instance.
of the Houston and other vessels.
had given the country only the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-03-27
We Can All Be
EX Pc RI
BUY RS

. b Bringing Us buying lnsomosion. os
10 prices thas ore being asked for
whef we Intend 10 buy. ond os 10 he
quelliy we con expect, The advertising
columns Of shls newspaper perform q
worth while service which soves "
mony dollors q yscr.
On q good hobis 10 form. Inc habis
Of consulting Tho advertisements every
lime we maks q purchase. though We
hove eIFsady decided lust whos We
wont ond where We ure gelng 10 buy
n. h gives % he most priceless feeling
On the worlds the feeling Of being
adequately prepared.
. When we 90 Into a Store. prepared
beforehand with knowledge Of whof b
offered and at whuf price. we 90 as
an expert buyer. filed with ssIf-eona-
dsnes. u q q pleasant feeling 10 hove.
ihs feeling Of adequacy. Most Of the
unhcpplnsss In HE world con be troesd
: 10 . lack d fhis feeling. Thus odvsr-
Using shows another Of Its. monifold
fuesfs---shows Iissif os an did toword
making al our business Relationships
more secure and pleasant.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-03-27
How Not to Pay a Girls Way.

MIHAT boorish manners! Dick
w ering for his share of the
movie tickets right before the
girls: "Forty-four, no, lightweight
cents, that's for my ticket and
hers. Then, let's see"
And he's the man who. wanted
so much to meet a ''really swell
grill" No 'swell girl" will like
a boy who doesn't even know that
double-date accounts are settled
when girls aren't present.
She knows-and you could too-the
simple rules of etiquette that please. Our
32-page booklet gives behavior for men
and girls at dances. movies. games: when
dating. entertaining. visiting. Discusses
petting problem. Send your order to-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-03-27
Acid INDIGESTION

What many Doctors do for IL
When excess stomach acid causes gas, sour stomach
or heartburn, doctors prescribe the fastest acting
medicines known for symtomatic reief-medicines
like those in Bell-ans Tablets. No laxative. If your
very first trial doesn't prove Bellans better return
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-03-27
BY Edward c. Wayne
WEEKLY NEWS ANALYSIS
jap Successes in Java Sea Battle
Credited to Numerical Superiority;
Coastwise Shipping Losses Offset
By Stepped Up Shipyard Production

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Evening star., 1942-07-01

Left:
Softly glowing Light from Indirect Source lends en-
chontmenso, you place torchieres at either side Of
your buffet Bronze pIoted bose with ivory color gloss
globe, 100000 3O0-wott buIb--------------Sl5
LAMPS SEVENTH FLOOR
The Twist" in Trendtwist Means Lonaer-weorina
BroodIoom Corpetne-for your dining room The
wool yarns twisted together for oreoter strenoth-
foot widths in eight lovely coIors. Square yord s5o5
FIooscovERnes, SIXTH FLOOR
Evening star., 1942-07-01

LETF'
Your Dining Room Con Be an Invitoton to Hospitality,
when your guests sit down in this setting of dstln-
quished charm. 9th Century beauty is is inspiration
smory simple, SO Iivobe this year and the next Nine
in number the pieces chosen for their spocousness
construction, its beautifully finished mahogany ve-
neers over eunwood Large tobe, spacious buffet and
china cobinet chair and four side chairs $z39.75
2-drower Server, $2o.75
DINING ROOM FURNITURE SIXTH FLOOR
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23
WARWICK

Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Smith and
family and Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
Short of Georgetown were Sunday
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Nc
Cauley in Long Neck.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kitchens
spent Sunday at their cottage at
Riverdale.
Mrs. Anthony Higgins and son
Tony have returned to the White
House Farm, Long Neck, after a
weeks visit in Boston with Lieu
tenant Anthony Higgins, junior
grade in the Navy.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Minner
spent Sunday at their cottage on
the Indian River. .
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Hickman
and Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Rust Of
Harbeson, were recent Sunday
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John d.
Warrington.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Matthews of
near st. Johns, spent Tuesday eve
ming of last week with Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Short. -.,4 4
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23

Gale and Glenn, were in Milford on
Monday and spent a while with the
formers relatives including hel
sister, Mrs. Viola Thistlewood, Mrs
Paul Greenlee and Mrs. Margaret
Thistlewood.
Clay McCabe, second son of Mr.
and Mrs. Virgil McCabe, who is
nearing completion of a course in
the Naval Training School at Nor
folk, Va, arrived here at 2:3O o.
clock Sunday morning and left
again that afternoon to resume his
duties.
The Circle of the w. S. C. S. oi
the Salem Methodist Church oi
which Mrs. Maggie Pepper is the
leader, held a bake and food sale
in the old Baltimore Trust Build
ing on Saturday last and had fine
luck.
There are five circles and each
group is expected to raise the sum
of twenty-five dollars during the
year and Mrs. Peppers circle just
about reached it's quota. Her sister
in-law, Mrs. James Dickerson, who
has been here for the past few
weeks is returning to her home with
her daughter in Pitman, N. j., this
week.
Mrs. Oneida Bunting Tingle an6
her husband, Levin Tingle, gave a
surprise birthday party for her
mother, Mrs. Louise Bunting on
Friday night. Others present were
Mr.. Bunting and children, Della
and Walter, Mr.. and Mrs. William
E. Bunting and sons, Billy and
Blame, Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Bunting
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Lynch, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Williams and daugh-
ter Ernestine, Mr.. and Mrs. Ever
EFT McCabe and son Richard, Mr.
and Mrs. William Daye and daugh-
ter Kathryn, Mrs. Katie Daye, Mr.
and Mrs. w. G. Long, Mr.. and Mrs
Norman Long and two children
Ice cream and cake were served.
Guests of Rev. w. ]. Ennis anC
his mother, Mrs. C. E. Ennis Of
Camden, over the weekend in.
cluded Mrs. A. S. Griffith, who hat
already been there for two weeks
Mrs. Margaret Peterson, Miss An
ME Cooper and Miss Nellie Cooper
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23
BREAKING THE
RUBBER BOTTLENECK

Calling for immediate and drastic
action in the handling Of our rub
ber program, President Roosevelt's
special committee, headed by Ber-
nard M. Baruch, stated that I'VE
find the existing situation to be SO
dangerous that unless corrective
measures are taken Immediately,
this country will face both a mill
tary and civilian collapse"
Indicating need for $4,000 tons
of crude rubber for military and
other essential demands from July
1, 1912, to January 1, 1914 mot in
cluding passenger car tires) the
committee pointed out that only
631 900 tons would be available.
The deficit of 211, 900 tons must be
met by production of synthetic rub
ber before January /, 1914" a
'The production of synthetic
rubber" according to the report,
represents an investment exceed
ing $500, 100000 and is one of the
most complicated technical projects
ever undertaken in this country.
Yet in none of the government
agencies has there been clearly
recognized group of independent
experts to make the technical deci-
sions.
"One example of inexplicable ad-
ministration that we can mention
is the failure to obtain technical in
formation concerning the exper-I
fence of Soviet Russia in making
synthetic rubber. Russia has been
manufacturing synthetic rubber,
successfully for more than ten
years. t. q.
'The committee finds a number
of different government agencies
with overlapping and confusing
authority over the synthetic rubber
program. The conflict between the
Rubber Reserve Company, subsi-
diary of the Reconstruction FL
nance Corporation, and the Office
of Petroleum Coordinator has de-
layed and complicated the bringing
in Of new facilities for the produc-
tion of butadiene from OIL"
Citing procrastinations, indeci-
sions, conflict of authority, clashes
of personalities, lack of under
standing, delays and early non-use
of known alcohol processes and the
failure to build greater stock
pile of crude rubber as the errors
of the past, the committe recon-.
complete reorganization
and consolidation of the govern
mental agencies concerned with the
program. -: ~, ~. y H.. A.!;, fl
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23
SELBYVILLE

Rally Day services were well at
tended at our local church last
Sunday throughout the day. Rev.
Ennis had previously asked for two
hundred to be present for the Sun
day school session in charge of
Howard w. Pepper, but the goal
was not quite reached.
Rev. Vinol E. Hills, a former
pastor, was the guest speaker and
preached a very fine sermon on the
subject "The Power and Difficulty
of Faith" The text for his inspir-
ing sermon was from the 9th chap
ter of Mark and the 23rd and Gath
verses. Jesus said unto him, If thou
canst believe all things are poss-
ible to him that believeth. And
straightway the father of the child
cried out and said with tears, Lord,
1 believe; help thou mine unbelief.
Preceding the sermon the scrip
ture reading was done by Jackie
Hastings fro mthe Youth Fellow
ship, assisted by Howard w. Pep
per and the opening prayer was
made by Mrs. Madeline Watson
Whaley. In the evening the Rev.
Hills gave a fine lecture on "The
Bible, The Light of Mans Life
The lecture was enjoyed by those
who were privileged to attend.
Mrs. Harry Gray, who was oper-
ated upon for appendicitis at the
Milford Memorial Hospital last
week, is progressing very nicely
and will likely be at her home on
West Hosier avenue in very short
time.
Charles ]. Baker, a neighbor oi
Mrs. Gray, who underwent an oper-
alton on the face in the Kent Gen.
eral Hospital at Dover two weeks
ago, came home on Thursday night
with his brother, Edward v. Baker
who went to visit him, and il
spending most of his time with his
son and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Francis
Baker.
Mrs. James w. Johnson ant
daughter, Mrs. Virgil McCabe anC
three of her children, Virgil, Jr.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23

70, yietery. '4- Bus, ,Bead,i
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23
OVERLOOK

Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha Campbell
were given a surprise birthday
party one day last week by theil
daughter, May Cormean, and son
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Campbell, anG
Mrs. Ida Mitchell and Mrs. Dorothy
Hitch, it being Mr.. Campbell's
birthday.
Mrs. Velma Virden spent the
weekend in Pennsylvania visiting
friends.
Miss Bessie Ellingsworth has
accepted position in the office OF
Beebe Hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Hudson
gave a dinner on Sunday in honor
of their son, James. Those present
were Margaret Conoway, Ruth, and
Carlton Pepper, James Hudson and
friend. James Hudson, Jr., went
into training on Friday, October 16.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton Argo, of
Milton, called on Mrs. Argos moth
er and brother, Mrs. Name David
son and brother, Howard, on Sun
day evening.
Mrs. Hettie Jester of George
town, Mrs. Dorothy Kitchens, Mil
ford, and Mrs. Annie Kitchens of
Overlook, spent last Saturday in
Wilmington, shopping.
Dolly and Tienella White at
tended the supper given by their
Sunday-school teacher, Mrs. Elva
White, during the week of October
the first.
Mr.. and Mrs. Linwood Simpler,
of Baltimore, spent the weekend
with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Roy Simpler, and daughter, Marie.
Douglas Parsons spent the week
end in Wilmington.
Harold Wilson, who has employ
ment in Collegeville, Pa, spent the
weekend with his family here.
Wilbur Moore, of Wilmington,
spent Sunday with his sister and
brother-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lard White and children. He also
called on Mrs. James Warrington
and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Warning
ton and sons.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wells Wilson, OF
New York City, spent a few days
last week with Mr.. and Mrs. Dor
man Robertson and Mrs. Maggie
White and family and Willard
White.
Mrs. Robert White and daughter
Fay, spent Sunday with Mrs
Whites parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Taylor, in Berlin, Md.
Mrs. Matilda Hill and Mrs. Ev,
erett Reed spent last Wednesday il
Delmar shopping.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23
BETHEL

Mrs. Harry Williams and grand
daughter, Diane, of Westmoreland
N. Y, arrived home Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Warrington
Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Thompson oi
Seaford; Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mas.
sey of this town were dinner guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. r. Judd Phillips. .
Miss Peggy Furniss was a week
end guest of friends in Middletown
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Garrett, OF
Wilmington, were weekend guests
of his mother, Mrs. Rhoda Garrett
Mrs. Rudolph Hastings, of Mil
ford, spent the weekend with Mr.
and Mrs. Harley G. Hastings.
Wilbur Eskridge, who is en-
ployed in Wilmington, spent the
weekend with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Eskridge.
The "Count-on-Me" club was en-
tertained Tuesday night at the
home of Mrs. Bessie Phillips.
Edward Shiles, Jr., of Philadel-
phia, was recent guest of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. e. B. Shiles.
Miss Frances Smith spent the
weekend with friends in Whining
ton.
Mrs. Ina Kelliam, of Philadelphia
was recent guest of Rev. and
Mrs. c. w. Spry.
Mrs. W. w. Knowles, of Whining
ton, was a town visitor Thursday.
Mrs. VIM. H. Smith, of Salisbury,
Md, spent last weekend with Mr..
and Mrs. Uric L. Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. P. Phillips
were Sunday guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Victor Stallard, near Seaford.
Rally Day was observed in Beth
ell Methodist Church Sunday, with
Ernest Cannon, of Seaford, speak
er.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23
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REALISTIC COURAGE, By Wal
ton E. Cole. Beacon Press, Boston.
$1.50. Conservatives should read
this book by liberal. For there
is present trend in religious
thought to despair of humanity.
Many are not hopeful enough In the
Gospel. The author believes that
we have rich resources of faith and
courage in our own American her
itage, and that our character plus
the religious experience is destined
to triumph. His words are inspir-
ing, and his writing. is eloquent
He may at some points disgress
from his main subject, but always
he is in good spirit. His pages
are distinct challenge to carry
on" The reviewer feels that there
is not enough dependence upon
God in the authors viewpoint, but
confesses that the general theme
of the book has blessed him. The
pages abound with illustrative ma
terial. Here is new voice to pro-
claim that "the powers Of the Soul
are commensurate with its needs"
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23

Come out and dance next We'd
nesday evening at Milford Com
munity building. Music ky the
starlighters &
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23

tors, doctors, merchants and aged
grandfathers serve their three
hour watch in turn.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-23
RELIGION IN BOOKS
BY ROY L. xAwEs

|
SIX KINGS. OF THE AMERI.
CAN PULPIT. by C. e. Mccartney
Westminster Press. Philadelphia
$3.50. This book is the October
selection of the Pulpit Book of the
Month Club. DR.. Macartney's rep
utation as writer surely does
not suffer in this latest work. En-
joyable biography, remarkable con-
densation, and enthusiastic com
ment make great preachers live
again. The six characters for
study are George Whitefield, Mat
thew Simpson, Henry Ward Beech
er, Phillips Brooks, T. Dewitt
Talmage, and William Jennings
Bryan. The last named was a
personal friend to the author. The
reader will benefit from the quota
tions used in each chapter.
THE WESTMINSTER SERVICE
TESTAMENT. Westminster Press.
81. An appropriate gift for those
in service of country. It contains
the Psalms and the New Testa-
,ment. There are also other read
ings for devotions. The book is
provided with waterproof carry
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-04
Bunker HiU Women
 Hear Judge Healey

Judge Patrick Healey addressed the Women's Society of the Bunker Hill church at it's meeting this af. ternoon. His topic was Law in Some of Its Practical Aspects"
 Mrs. E. J. Rockwell was in charge of the service Marjorie Nash Nuhn entertained with vocal solos.
 The hostesses included Mrs. Rich ard Burr, Mrs. Fenton Niver, Mrs. Clifford Rowland, Mrs. Harold Rog- CTS, Mrs. Thomas Roberts, Mrs. Albert Brown, Mrs. F. w. Burnes, Mrs. Robert Curry, Mrs. Charles McBurney, Mrs. Edward Sampson and Mrs. Jared LeDow.
 On February 12, Group of the organization, will sponsor a Valen- tine bridge. Mrs. John Clement, chairman, will be assisted by Mrs. Leon Mayshaw, Mrs. Leon Free man, Mrs. George Grant, Mrs. Leon French, Mrs. Samuel Morgan, Mrs. Lawrence Butterfiold, Mrs. Clifford Rowland, Mrs. Samuel Lincoln, Mrs. Charles Heaven, Mrs. William Cur tis, Mrs. George Wells, Mrs. Fred Burnes, Mrs. Kenneth Lister, Mrs. William Kurtz and Mrs. Elmer DOWneS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-04

start of the event. Stoddard is the head of the executive committee of the western division of the league on the Pacific coast, and teaches thousands of beginners the funda- mentals of contract. Here is hand which helped h.m and his partner to get a top score.
 The slam contract is natural enough on the cards, but the heart opening spelled trouble. Stoddard, sitting South, won this lead with the ace, and let low spade to dummys king. A diamond ruff put him back to cash the ace of spades, dummy shedding heart. But when the queen of spades was led, West ruffed, and dummy had to over ruff with the eight of clubs.
 Then the ace of trumps was cashed on the chance of dropping the king. When that failed, the ace of diamonds was taken for heart discard by South. Then de- clarer cross-ruffed diamonds and spades, and East was helpless.
 The odd situation was that East could discard a spade on the fourth diamond lead, in order to be able to over-ruff dummy, but if he did so, South could simply cash a good spade and discard dummy's last heart. So East, saved his spades.
 For the last two cards dummy held one heart and the last dia- mond, South held one heart and one trump, East held the king of trumps and heart. Dummy led the diamond, East let go the heart, and South ruffed. On the last trick the queen of hearts and king Of clubs fell together.