Bluefield Daily Telegraph from Bluefield, West Virginia • Page 9

TEN BLUEFIELD DAILY TELEGRAPH, Bluefield, W. Va. Sunday Morning, Feb. 23, 1936. WIRGINIA Of Bluefield Virginia and CLINCH VALLEY INVENTION VOTE What Virginia Will Do In Ref sarence To Instructing land Delegation Holds Interest Of Politicos sucn best to pass While the political pot expected while you arc he boiling pretty hot by April, still at a con- Mhere will be much speculation over tract which Is tint 'inllhlprl Tn- Will IIO UW1 the Virginia Republicans will with reference to lis delegation the national Republican conven- ttion In Cleveland In June.

The VI r- teinta G. 0. P. holds Us state contention lil Roanoke April 11 at i time delegates at large to the Rational convetnion will be elected. Also a national committeeman from a state chairman and other It would appear the best guess at time that the delegation will go t6 the national convention tinln- gtructed, although there Is said to -exist in southwest Virginia especially considerable Landon sentiment.

Whether this sentiment cryslallzes tin' the Kansas governor by April 11, "sufficiently etrong to force an Instructed delegation, cannot be told a't- this time. Lee county, Virginia Republicans in convention two weeks ago adopted a resolution favoring Governor Landon as the Republican presidential uomlnee. At the Roanoke convention such as C. B. Slemp, Col.

Henry Anderson. Joseph L. Crupper, Lankford and others are to be In the thick of the 'deliberations. "The Ninth district Is expected to a large number of Republican men and Republican women to the A big shot of national Is expected to fire the opening gun In Virginia to rally the G. 0,., P.

to the battle call. Col. Anderson will fire a broadside Into the camp of the enemy, in typical Anderson form. VOICE FROM BEYOND CAUSES OLD JOPER TO QUIT STRONG RUM Houdinl may or may not have received the code from her famous -Jiuaband, it will not be denied that some have experienced the manifestation of some of Houdlnl'a neighbors he now lives. What did the noubting Thomases think that gripping story In the papers yesterday where the dying man tossed the glass and dared them pick it up.

It re(juired an Ice pick to even faze it. Last Sunday was" omitted a ghost tale, and during the week several "complaints came In. Many follow and enjoy them. Last week a reader from near Waltbridale sent in a hot one. It happened about forty years ago at the time a distilling plant was in operation at Flat Top Yards.

Many will remember when the Plat Top 6tlll waa there. Liquor was made government and state license, put go on with the story, dark night a man visited the still and purchased 8 jug of whiskey which he placed In a sack and start-1 on his way back homo. Heir lr on Brushy Fork, In Mercer county. Ho was a married man, with a good wife and 6ix children. This man, like many others, had 'acquired the thirst for strong drink.

He would work hard at the rock quarry during the. week 1 aud on Saturday night often would sneak off to Flat Top Yards for corn liquor, paying for it with money that his family neeed badly. He was a good man, but just had that weakness, So one Saturday night as he trudged along near Waltoudale ou his way home, carrying the Jug of bouze, all of a sudden he was startled to hear a call. It sounded In the Btil of the night like the voice of his mother who had gone before. The voice called out in a clear and unmistakable tone: "Drop that liquor!" Dunbfounded, the man stopped In SPLENDID I'ICTUKE If there are any who think of the Lee theater, Bluefield, as a three-gun, rip-snorting, whoopee sort of a show, they have another thought due.

The Leo theater puts on dignified high-ciase pictures, catering to its discriminating patrons. A beautiful picture will bo shown at the local theater for the next days. "Life of Christ." MOVE TO RICHMOND The family and Mrs. J. W.

Hall packed their furniture. Saturday and are moving to Richmond. This family has lived here for sev eral years, and their friends regret departure. of tho girls have attended the Graham high school CELEBRATES 1UBTHDAY Dr. J.

P. McConnell, president of the Radford State Teachers' college celebrated his birthday Saturday and the school took a recess in his honor The Itev. and Mrs. H. Graham Keys being congratulated upon the arrival of a lovely little daughter, Mary Beatrice, horn February 21.

This is their third daughter. FOXES WEATHER SNOWS Information received by the members of the Bluegrass Fox Hunters' association "Indicate that the foxes weathered the big SUOWB in fairly Dunbfounded, the man etoppea in shape with but few casualties. hie tracks. For the second time the Foxes are rather hardy, and cau get command was repeated. Then It op alone with little rations tor a con- Kit Winning Contract By the Four Mlctttol Gottlieb, Otwald Scheakta.

Inrwitorn of tho ifium hat beaten artrjr other witem In exlatcaee.) WHAT NOT TO DO WITH A MISFIT It Is absolutely inexcusable to continue bidding merelv because you do not like your, partner's bid. In such case, it is not doubled. Today's hand Is a particularly horrible example of what may hapnon when two "layers keep on bidding when the hand is an obvious misfit. HIGH CARD VALUES of FOt'R-ACM ST8TKM ACE 8 KINO a QUEEN 1 JACK Total of rock A Rm4 East, Dealer Neither side vulnerable 5 A 8 8 2 0 A 7 4 3 6 7 A A 9 9 6 0 10 9 8 2 A 10 7 4 3 0 0 643 10 8 6 4 3 2 0 6 2 A 10 9 8 The bidding: Bast South West North Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass 20 Pass 3 (D Pass 30 3NT(3) Pass Pass 30 3NT(3) Pass Pass 4 Pass Dbl. Pass Pass Pass (1) This bid Is would prefer a mere bid of two spades, (2) South should pass at this point.

(3) Terrible. With a misfit hand, how can South expect to make threj notrunip? M) West realizes that his opponents are In trouble. (G) North is now trying to escape. (6) South decides to enter the competition for "worst bidder." South's play of the dummy was fully as uninspired as his bidding The ntieen of clubs was opened. Declarer won with the king, and played a low spade.

West's nlne-snoi. held the trick and he shifted to the jack of diamonds. dummy's queen was finessed ani lost to East's king. East returned a club, and when Declarer played the ten, West won the trick with the jack. The ten of diamonds now knocked out dummy's ace, and Declarer was forced to rurf a diamond to get Into his own hand.

A second spade was led, and West, upon winning with the queen, now shifted to a neart. Declarer went right up with dummy's ace, ruffed another dlamoud to get into his own hand, played his last trump, and led a spade, whercup East and West took the remainder of tho trickB, thereby setting the hand five tricks. The Four Aces will be pleased to answer letters from readers If n. atamped self-addressed envelope Is enclosed with each communication. The speedometer should receive attention once a year to keep It functilonlng reliably, but, due to its I delicate construction, this work I should be left to an expert.

VIRGINIA SIDELIGHTS AUXILIARY TO MEET The Woman's auxiliary of Giahar .1 Presbyterian church will meet with Mrs. R. V. Crockett at 'Thomtedgo" on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'elock. All members are Invited.

WARMER WEATHER LIKELY. Old-Timer says tht Invariably when tho moon changes during the evening warmer weather is just around the corner. The moon changed Washington's birthday in the afternoon. command was repeated. Then it op- along with little ration's tor a con- peared that a huge object hit the siderable longth of time.

The big' ground with a thud as If coming legged, red foxes liberated in the 3 from above. That WUB too much mountains more than a year aeo am for the toter of the jug. He dropped li-hjs luggage and hurried home, v. here the faithful wife awaited anxiously his arrival. Ho unfolded to her story and from that time never permitted strong drink to touch Ibis lips.

Now what are you going to say explain that one. lUOCAL INTEREST TO CENTER ON ELECTION OF TOWN OFFICIALS Local interest soon will center on town election this June when ftwo of the five members of the coun- litand the treasurer are to be 'P. Painter, who is serving -term as treasurer, will be a lor. reelection, is the un- The two councilmeu vacancies will expire tall C. Weeks, Kast ward, and W.

IWi-'Brumfleid, West ward. Both were Jjappqinted to All vacancies. While Kneftner have thus far expressed (tliemftelvea, or made known their at- In regard to the local races, itheir are urlng both to au- iifJiincg for reelection. jfcbe council organizes September two years. RAILROAD MEN FACE TOUGH TASK DURING STORMS, BLIZZARDS During the emergency that has fixated, during the winter, as a result got'the extreme cold weather, there llfjl, class that it occurs to us have g'became the "forgotten man." He has' been on the job, day and attentive, faithful aud effl- Icient, The night has uot been cold or dark or hazardous for him, but ghe has responded where duty called.

gMuch pf the time his work hag beeu Rot the nerve wrecking but met test. 5S Itt 'ottlce towers or block at. toe throttle or in the ca- bqsH. af out the track fighting drifts and he did falJ. The dispatcher worked web at trains aud kept; thefl) pit to thj railroad No glWsh en tfee accustomed by nativity to cold weather, since they come from the northwest.

Fox hunters of McDowell, Mercer and Tazewell are planning for another big round up a little later on. The weather is too disagreeable yet for such an occasion. PASTOR IMPROVES A card from Mrs. H. A.

Willis received Saturday stated that her husband, the Rev. H. A. W.lllls, was responding to treatment "in a Lynchburg hospital aud that they hoped to be home Tuesday. Mr.

Willis was stricken while In Lynchburg attending a Baptist convention. Mr. Willis is pastor of the Baptist churches at Bluelleld, and Tazewell. OWNS OLD BOOK Vernon Harvey, of the Saunders drive, owns a history that was published one hundred years ago, was used in school by his mother. It is the Universal of the United Slates of America.

It was published in 1836 by Ezra Strong of New York and was sterotyped by James. Connor, The book contains 540 pages and is In an excellent state of preservation. The history deals principally with the Revolutionary war and contains many prints. EGG SUPPLY INCREASES The ticker reported the Artrip eKS mart a little easier Saturday, with the hens about over their strike. Farmers were riding their mules lu from the border of Buchanan county with the chip basket bulging with fresh eggs POCAHONTAS WOMAN IS FRIEND OF BIRDS The wild animal editor Is In re celpt of a very Interesting fan letter front Mrs.

R. W. Sparks, of Pocahontas, dally reader of this page. Mrs. Sparks during the snow and cold has been feeding many birds that visit her home for their dally bread.

She loves the birds and they love her, naturally. Among her feathered friends are sparrows, snowbirds, starlings, two beautiful cardinals that have combs Uko an Indian spear. But the other day a new bird visited Mrs. Sparks' porch for a handout, and from the description wo would not be surprised if It were a mocking bird. The mocking bird Is brown with speckled breast and lias a rather long tall.

While the mocking bird Is very popular, after all, Its Is the world's greatest imitator, doesn't know a single note or its own, but thrives on aping other birds. The mocking bird Is a friendly creature, where they are plentiful. Mrs. Sparks' letter us that we should Inaugurate a "Bluefield, News Bird department." We nominate Mrs. Sparks as charter member No.

1. Observe the starling closely and it will be Interesting to observe that the starling is also an Imitator, a fake. It can mimic the quail almost perfectly, the English sparrow and perhaps other birds. SCHOOL MONEY LACKING No more money for schools, Is- the word from Richmond. Interested! parties here who wrote C.

Hunter, member of the house of delegates from Tazewell, urging additional appropriation for the schools. Mr. Hunter answered courteously, but ilrmly that there was nothing like that on the waa sorry. FOOFSHOW The Virginia Side is taking much interest lu the food show to be held at the Norfolk and Western freight station duriug the week. Hundreds from this tide of the line are expected to attend.

ivr. PROJECT W. B. Dunn appeared before Business Men's club to explain the lunch loom, and to give Mwee au opportunity to donate something. The project is of WPA, but sponsored by the A.

Many underprivileged children are being ted there, a Bplendld service. GRAHAM METHODIST CHURCH Rev. S. Beard, pastor. Sunday school, Morning service 11; evening service, 7:46.

Epworth leagues, 6:45. The public is cordially invited to attend any of these services, MUSIC LOVERS' CLUB The Music Lovers' club, Bluefield, hold its regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. E. B. Witten, Tazewell avenue, with Mrs.

Evans Omar and Mrs. J. H. McNeer as joint hostesses. In the absence of the president, Mrs, C.

A. Kaiston presided during, the business session. A splendid paper on Romantic and Modern Germany and Austria, prepared by Mrs. V. Cleary, waa read by Airs.

Tempe Osbdrne. Mias Angela Craft, Bramwell, as guest artist of-the evening, gave two delightful selections, "Giunse Alfin II Momento" A. Mozart) and "Yesterday and Today" (Gertrude Rogers and Charles Gilbert Sprose). She was accompanied at the piano by Mrs. J.

I. PhiUpps, of Bluefield, W. Va. "Ave Maria" (Schubert) was beautifully sung by Miss Sallle Litz, Mrs. Gus Heuser accompanied Miss Litz ait the piano.

"Chorus of Spinning Maiden" (Wagner), and "Auf des Gesanger" (Men- delsoohn), proved to be very enjoyable numbers on the evening's program. The selections were rendered by the club chorus. Mrs. Evans Omar'waa program chairman for the meeting. A delicious iceo ourae was served at the conclusion of the program.

WEST GRAHAM W. M. S. The Woman 'B Missionary society, West Graham Methodist church, held Its February meeting Thursday afternoon at the church, with Mrs, J. S.

Warden, president, presiding. The meeting was opened hy singing the hymn, "Have Thine Own Way, Lord." Mrs. Rolfe Gillenwater led the- devotionals, reading for the scripture lesson the 36th chanter of Isaiah. Prayer was offered by Mrs. Richardson.

The leaflet, "Jane Addauis," was given by Mrs. Gillenwater, Mrs. Willis Summers, Mrs. W. Summers and Mrs, J.

C. Beard. Mrs. C. Vernon cave a very interesting reading from the World Outlook.

The minutes of the January meeting were read by Mrs. T. F. Lampert. Items of interest from the Bulletin were read hy Mrs.

J. R. Bowling. Mrs. Warden, in the absence of Mrs.

Fred Nash, superintendent of the World Outlook, reported several new subscribers to the Outlook, After other business was discussed, the meeting waa dismissed with prayer by Mrs. Pruett. BLUEEIELD W. M. S.

The Woman's Missionary eoclety of Graham Methodist church held its February meeting with Mrs. J. F. Galloway presiding in the absence ot tho president, Mrs. 0.

L. Shufflebarger. The meeting was opened with a devotional taken from the book, "The Upper Room." This was followed by an inspiring talk by the Rev. Mr. Wing, calling for sentence prayers at the conclusion ot his talk.

Mrs. Galloway took charge of the business session, calling for reports of the various officers. Interesting items from the Bulletlu were given by Mrs. W. J.

Crockett. Mrs. 0. P. Painter presided for the literary part of tliep rograru, reading the 35th chapter ot Isaiah.

Miss Gertrude Edwards gave the leaflet on Jaue Addams and her achievements. Mrs. 0. W. Pyle gave an article from the "World Outlook," The meeting was closed with the Lord's prayer lu unison.

PATRIOTIC DINNER PARTY Don't forget to attend the Patriotic dinner party to at the home of Miss Bettle Crockett, February 25. at 7 p. by the ladies ot the Meth odist church. Welch, have returned from Great Falls, S. where Ihey attended the funeral of Mrs.

M. T. Nunnery, mother of the Messrs. Nunnery. Mrs.

J. E. Long, Academy street, fs slowly improving from an attack of appendicitis. She was stricken suddenly at her home on Friday of last week. Mrs.

V. C. Wysor has been confined to her home for the past several days, suffering from a severe cold and sinus trouble. CRuise bp- Deck Morgan IW6 NEA Int. (Continued frum Preceding Page) SUSANNA WESLEY CLUB Tile Susanna Wesley club will meet at the home of Mrs.

N. Clarence Smith, Thursday at 2:30 p. with Mrs, W. K. Graves oeeietant hostess.

Spartanburg, S. telephone rang in the office ot Probate Judge Dewey D. Foster and an excited voice at the other end ot tho line asked if a marriage license had been issued to a certain applicant, Then the reason for it all; "If it ain't, don't give him none, 'cause hla wife!" '-4 The great auk, which became tluct In 1844. was the only bird In tho northern hemisphere which could not fly. lost the power through disuse of its wings.

WINDING GULFERS WANT PICTURE OF OLD-TIMER From Winding Gulf comes several requests for tho picture of Old Timer to be published on this page. Several Virginian railroad men say they are anxious to see his picture. We have roferred the matter to Old Timer, but owing to his timidity, we doubt seriously whether he will consent to having his picture made. He shunts publicity, and rarely leaves his mountain cabin. A "Gulf" reader pictures Old Timer as wearing long white beard, uses tobacco, and leaves the stain of the amber on his flowing whiakers.

Well, what of It? Just so he makes a perfect weather forecast for this page, what does it.matter about his personal appearance? MANY PHASES OCCUR IN RIGHT-OF-WAY DAMAGES Three prominent and level-headed farmers appraised the damage to the right-of-way for the proposed St. Clair bridge, and the other land needed for the new road. It should not be forgotten that in an Improvement like that the mere acreage does not always count. There are other considerations to be regarded in cutting pa track of land. To argue thatdamagesfor To argue that damages for right- of-way should be based on assessments of land on which taxes are paid, I no argument at all.

What farmer of Tazewell county could pay taxes on the real value of his lands and stay out of the. poor house? None. In our opinion the law should provide that after appraisals are made by disinterested parties, their decision, should stick. DIGGING POT OF GOLD SUSPENDED Further digging for the pot ot gold at the end ot the rainbow near Maple Hill cemetery has been suspended for the time being, it waa learned Saturday. The pit reached a depth of feet without striking the pot containing the yellow metal.

The enterprise is being backed on the claim ot a Hindu conjurer that he located a hidden pot ot gold by gazing into a crystal ball, He said he could see the treasurer distinctly, far down under the ground at a location just south of Maple Hill cemetery a leaning chestnut tree. Considerable money is being expended hy the backers of the Hindu in excavating. GAME WARDEN TO CHECK UP ON DOG LICENSES The game warden ot Tazewell county has made it known that he and his deputies will visit beautiful Burkes Garden the first of the week. They are now making tlie visit in search of romance, but in search of dog tags. H.

S. Lcfler. game warden, says there should be three hundred dogs in the "Garden," but up to date only seven dog tags have been obtained for the Burkes Garden canines. The game wardeu also makes it known that the trapping season is over with the exception of the slick- tailed muskrat. OPPOSES CLAIM REROUTING OF ROADS IS BENEFICIAL Some claim that roads leading into and through a town are a detriment on account of the traffio jam.

Following up that line of reasoning, how about having the Falls Mills rood diverted and run around by Waltondale connecting with the Bluefleld-Bramwell road on Brushy Fork. That would leave Bluefield, oft both the slate highways, thus relieving the traffic jam. And If the Norfolk and Western could be induced to run down Brushy Fork, how we could sleep. That is the original route surveyed by the railroad, anyway. 1 IG HOTEL FIRE ARE PICKED UP Echoes have been picked up from the story ot last Sunday about Hotel Graham.

M. B. Poatlethwaito sold the furniture owned by the hotel following the Are of March, 1898. Mr. Postlethwalte flays that a Mr.

Tuggle, of Bluefield, owns a suite of the furniture that came from the hotel During the all-day (Ire that destroy ed the hotel, most of the furniture was saved. Mr. suys the management of Hotel Gruham maintained riding stables with a number ot high steppers. Horae back riding waa very popular in those days. VIRGINIA SIDE PJRSONALS Mr.

and Mrs. Warren Stevens and Mre. Jack Fields and daughter. Joan, are visiting relatives IjQAnoke and Petersburg over the week -end. Walter Paynter has been confined to hte home for the past week with Influenza.

8. W. Nunnery, of Nortbfork, and Mr. and Mre, T. Nunnery, of about them.

But I have to face extortion and blackmail threats, just the They terrify me. I'm afraid I chose tho wrong place for a rest." "For a house destectlve." Snowshoes put In, "this cruise is about as as a typoon. Take a look around Dirk laughed euddenly. "I'm sorry, but a ridiculous thing 1ms happened. My foot has gone asleep." Nora Lane smiled.

"That isn't verv complimentary to us. do you think. Mr. Blake?" be axact." Dirk added, "the whole 16g, the one I injured on fikl jump, has lost all feeling. It occasionally.

I'll have to go out on deck, massage it a little and walk up and down. I won't be long. Please excuse me." Dirk walked -slowly -across the room, trying the leg, putting his foot down with a soft tread, all his weight on the other member. It was an ordeal and when he reached the cool deck his forehead was beaded with the sweat of throbbing pain. He sat down on a deck chair and rubbed the calf of his leg to restore circulation.

It didn't take long. He got up then and began to walk out on tho open deck under the stars. He stood by the rail and watched the black sky and then the faint, phosphorescent glow in the water. He threw his head back in the wind and breathed in the air. 11 was less salty than before.

There was a'smell of jasmine and of coral reefs; they were nearing the Bahamas now, he knew. He began to pace up and down until he forgot that his leg hod given him any discomfort. Suddenly he saw a deck chairs that had been placed in a broad band of shadow under the stars. His eyes became as still, china eyes, tryina to pierce the blackness. Two indistinct shadows lay he- hind the fog horns.

Tino Rossi, the baritone, was talking there in the darkness with Jane. "There is no spot on the globe as lovely-as the Italian the Binger said. "You should see Cortina D'Ampezzo under Hie ah! Giant spiny pink.peaks eoaring into a blanket of stars." Dirk saw an operatic palm lifted heavenward, and two glistening, eager Italian eyes. The light went out. but the voice, as- soft as caress, went on.

"Kisses and the singer said, sighing. "We used to go there when I was studying singing at La Scala. Do you think I am a terrible of past loves to a young girl like you? But you are BO exclusive. should know eomethlns ot romance and gaiety." Dirk saw the hands flung upward with an impressive, continental gesture. He couldn't budgo without disturbing Tino's talk.

"Shall we go back to the bar now?" Tino asked. "The cabaret should be over. I can't sleap with all this moonlight. The Islands ahead. Wo reach them in the morning.

Tomorrow at this hour we'll he high up on the harbor shore, reaching foe-the stars!" Dirk could listen no more. He knew that he was in love with Jane, and he was lealous. He stood up by the rail as the pair got up to go. Jane came so close to him that he caught the scent of jasmine in her hair. He gripped the rail hard.

When he thought the pair wae out of sight he lit a cig- aret, shielding the flame before his face. After a few puffs he walked slowly down the deck, tossed the cigaret away and went back to the ballroom. People were beginning to leave. Dirk went straight to Showshoes and Nora Lane and said, "This party's dying. Let's go to the bar." Nora Lane laughed.

"I'll go. ehe said, "If you'll let me sit quietly in a sip a milk punch and talk about shooting ducks with this amazing We're gettins along swimmingly." "What a remarkable woman!" Snowshoes breathed. "Her husband used to tako lior along to the blur I and she beat him shooting was their first quarrel." They all rose, laughing. Dirk looked at Nora Lane. He could sec her, walking over the moors toward the duck blind, a gun In tht crook of her arm.

She was the amazing creature. (To Be Continued) Winning Contract By the Four Aces MlchMl GotiUcb, Otwald JaMfcr, Howard world't lMaliit team-of-foar, at the witem that beaiea othtr t-rttom in THE FORCING PASS Successful Contract bidding must always follow along logical, but not necessarily simple lines. The Forcing Pass is definitely a logical bid, and Is easily recognized, onco the principle is thoroughly grasped. Its definition follows: A Forcing occurs when a player passes a bid made by his right-hand after the previous bidding has indicated that he and his partner hold the best cards, in order to give his partnet the decision an to what to do. A simpe instance might occur on the following bidding: South, Dealer Neither side vulnerable HIGH CARD VALVES of the FOUR-ACES SYSTEM ACE 8 KINO a QUEEN 1 JACK Total Vftlno of Pack Average Hand A 10 6 2 8 4 0 7 3 4 A 9 5 The bidding: South West North East Pass 10 Pass INT Pass 2NT Pass 3 NT Pass Pass Pass South's opening two-bid had conveyed the message.

"Partner, we must continue to game unless our opponents should make a defensive bid, and we should decide to double." East's four-diamond bid is of course defensive. South, by passing has asked his partner either to double the four diamonds or to bid four hearts, an it might indicate that tho opening two-bid was something like the that hand, South of course would expect to defeat the four-diamond contract, but at the same tlm-s should his partner. North, hold three little hearts, it would undoubtedly be better to take game and rubber. Another example of a Forcing Pass which occurred recently was the following: In this instance, the Forcing quality of South's pass must be apparent: he has opened the bidding and jumped to a small slam: the opponents are obviously defending desperately. Therefore, South's failure to double the seven-heart bid can mean but one thing; he is saying to his partner, "In spite of the fact that you dropped me at six spades, I think we may have a good play for seven and would like yon to bid it if possible.

However, you do not think we can make seven, you should double, and we shall get the hand." But to show the complications Involving any Forcing Pass, we must report that north also passed the seven-heart contract and Declarer went down four tricks undoubled! As opposed to the man who does not respond to the Forcing Pass, we have the player who is told about the bid and now considers that any time his partner first bide and then passes, it is Forcing. For example, take the following bidding: Here there is no Forcing quality to South's pass. He has opened the bidding it is true, but it mav well be that East's three-heart bid is attacking, not defensive. Furthermore, neither bid by North or South has been definitely strength-showing. South's pass merely shows a minimum or near-minimum hand.

And speaking of Forcing Passes, we always have the storv about the player who wee told about them for tho first time. He picked up his band and discovered that he held: The hand didn't look strong enough to him for an opening one- notrump bid: as a matter of fact, it Isn't. The Idea of bidding one spade on four email didn't appeal to him and he had never heard of the three- card minor suit bid. Accordingly, he studied his hand for a long while, pointing his finger at various cards, and finally said, "Well, guess I pass." The other three players whereupon he reached over the table, grabbed his partner's hand, and spread the cards on the table. Ths partner held: Obviously, the combined hands were a spread for four hearts, and our hero was thoroughly Incensed, and said, "I made a Forcing Pass.

You must have known It. Why didn't you respoitd7" The true story allows us to slldo easily into the question of bidding ethics, which are as follows: Any convention in bidding Is all rlfiht, provided, first, that the same information Is conveyed to opponents as to partner, and second, that thi information Is conveyed by the bid itself, not by the manner in which the bid Is made. This matter of manner of bidding is verv important. Players should cultivate the habit of bidding at tho same speed and in the same tone at all times. Of course there are occasions when prolonged thought may be necessary, but only when a player is going to make some bid, and is merelv trying to choose which one.

Take the hand shown above. If you want to pass it, all right, but pass it quickly. If you want to bid, your proper opening is one club, but you might decide to bid a diamond or a slightly unsound one notrump. But in picking up the hand, thinking for a long time, and finally saying, "Well, I guess I pass." you are obviously telling your partner that you have a bid but don't know exactly what bid to make. Question: Recently I held the following hand: With neither side vulnerable, the dealer opened on my right with fl bid of three hearte.

Frankly. I did not know what to do with my hand, but after considerable study, I passed: third hand passed, and now my partner bid four diamonds holding: I naturally continued to five, which was made easily. My opponents claimed that I should not have made a slow pase, as it had Influenced my partner to bid. Answer: Players should avoid the slow pass whenever possible. However, an pre-emptive bid always creates unusual problems.

After such a bid a player may not be able to decide instantly whether to bid or to pass. Obviously hand call for thought and you cannot be, criticized. however your partner has a duty. If he allowed for the fact that you had thought, thereby showing strength, to influence him in bidding four diamonds, then he is at fault. On the other hand, even had you passed quickly, your'partner might reason as follows: "The opening preemptive bid has shown a weak hand; third hand could take no action; have a freak hand with ten cards in two suits; obviously my partner has strength; a four-diamond bid cannot lead to much loss." hontas, was visiting his grandmother Mrs.

Tony McKavish last week. Mrs. Knute Butner and small son was visiting Mr. and Mrs; J. H.

Baker in Abbs Valley last week-end. Rhoda Lee Felty is recovering from a recent illness. Mrs. Taylor Davis was called to Worth, W. last week due to the illness of Melvln Mangus.

Mrs. R. L. Belcher and Wiley Belcher were visiting little Hazel Belcher at Bluefield sanitarium Wednesday. Mrn.

Geo. Gillespie is ill. Mrs. W. M.

Shuler and Mrs. A. L. Graham were shopping in Bluefield Friday. Ernest Joyce, of Crumpler was a visitor here last week.

Mrs. R. L. Dillon was in Pocahontas Saturday. Mrs.

Tom Laprade, of Falls Mills, spent last week-end with her daughter. MrB. L. Dillon. Grady Caldwell and Harry Basham.

of Jenkinjones, were, visiting friends here Sunday. Mrs. Thomas Butner and small son were visiting Mr. and Mrs. BlU Shuler last week-end.

Mrs. Clayton Collins was visiting In Bluefield. Thursday. LOLLAS POTTER, Oorreipondont Bolssevnin, Feb. Wiley Belcher entertained with a birthday party February 14, In honor or her daughter, Margaret.

After a very enjoyable evening, delloious refreshments were served to tho following guests: Virginia Wagner. Johnle Satlmary and Paul Miller of Pocahontas, Minnie Potter, Helen McKavish, Alice Arriugton, Virginia Cooper, Eleanor AVvigbt. Josephine Guillen, Kvelyn Webb, Rebecca Hughos, Goldie Smith, Clarence Whitehead, Dave Drasick. Tiny Gillespie, James Shuler, Thurman Watkius, Ellin Smith. Russell f'-upe.

Richard Love aud Thomas Ruble. The honoree received many useful gifts. 1 Mrs. Jewell Lucas has returned from Bluefield sanitarium, where she received treatment. Mrs.

H. N. Morris. Mre. R.

L. Mc- Glnnls and Mrs. Stuart Mitchell were visiting in Kckmau last week. Mr. and Mrs.

li. Akers ani family were visiting the former's parents Mr. and W. M. Akers in Iiandgraft Sunday.

Mrs. W. E. Henderson and daughter, Sue of Bcknmu were EUOSta Of Mr. and Mrs.

II, N. Morris last week-end Little Junior Vc-tsoy small son ot Mr. and Bill Vetaoy, of Poca- Bill MRS. WILLARD MURPHY Big Vein, Feb. and Mrs.

Jack Borich and children, of McComas, zero visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bartal Rlnchlch last Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. W.

A. Saunders were visiting relatives at Tazewell last nday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Neel, Julia Freeman and Bill Pruitt, of Jenkinjones, were dinner guests of Mr.

and Mrs, Willard Murphy last Sunday. Mrs. J. C. Shultz, of near, Abb's Valley, was visiting her daughter, Mrs.

Scott Pauley, last Sunday. Mrs, c. M. Ferrell and little eon. C.

M. of Pocahontas, spent the day visiting Mrs. Willard Murphy last Monday- Miss Jannle Pauley was visiting at Bolssevain last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs.

Jack Hicks and children, of Bolssevain. were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wliltt Pauley Sunday, Mrs. Robert Short who is ili at her home here is improving.

Mrs, Oscar Dllllon who Is ill at her home hero is improving. Miss Myrtle Carter la visiting Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Carter of lion tee. IMUNITF III.

MRS. C. E. BREWSTER was elected publicity agent. The election of other officers was carried over until next Wednesday evening at the meeting to be held at the home of Mrs.

R. G. Bird, with Kathern Bird. Melbft Ross and Edith House as joint hostesses. An interesting amateur program will ba given with Mildred Perkins actin; as Major Bowles.

BENEFIT BRIDGE PARTY A benefit bridge party will be given at the Baldwin school Monday evening at 8:00, sponsored by the Baldwin A. JOLLY OCCASION Mrs. J. 0. Hall entertained some young folks with a pop corn nartv Fridav evening.

Games and contpsts were engaged. The hostess was assisted by her sister. Mrs. Lowman. Present were Frank Lowman, Rodney Brewster, James Bell, J.

T. Mathews. Johnny Clyde Hall. I Lambert, Bubbles and Bettv Roncagllone. Betty Buskell, Jean Cyphers, Dotty B.

Brotherton, Willard Lowman, Eugene Hall, Harry Lyons, Lucla.i Stone, Lonnle Morris, Lawrence Meade. Rov ambert, R. Robinson, Fred Stenson, Ruth Bell. Boots cagllone, Marie Bird, Margaret Lowman, Sadie Vernon, Hlldred House, Martha Selaski. Lora Lee Blllips and Mabel Brotherton.

ATTENDS FUNERAL Mrs. Sarah Robertson attended the funeral of a sister-in-law, Mrs. -Wilson, in Huntington, this week. MRS. LEWIS HONORED The auxiliary of the Ladies' Aid society gave a shower Monday evening at the home of Mrs.

Joha Drosic, honoring Mrs. J. A. Lewis, who is moving to Tazewell. An amateur program was given, each member taking part.

Several games were played, after which Mrs. Lewis waa presented a lovely gift from each circle and an attractive gift from the auxiliary. Mrs. Lewis had been president of the auxiliary the past year. Refreshments were served to: Mrs.

Tom Wills, Mrs. Sam Campbell, MrB. L. Davis, Mrs. P.

C. Clark. Mrs. Earl Bartley, Mrs. Paul Brown, Mrs.

Edna Blllips. Mrs. J. Lynch, Mrs. J.

T. Senter, Mrs. John Drosic, Mrs. B. G.

Bird, Mrs. J. W. House, Miss Rena Allen, Mrs. R.

E. Cassell, Mrs Wylie Lowman, Mrs. Louis Roncagllone, Mrs. J. 0.

Hall, Mrs. C. E. Brewster, Mrs. J.

A. Lewis and Mrs. J. E. Vernon.

ASTONATE PERSONALS Dr. and Mrs. S. E. Massey and daughter, furoline, are in Florida to spend several weeks.

Mrs. B. G. Bird and Mrsi B. C.

Taylor visited a nephew. Melvln Mangus, In Welch hospital Wednesday. Mrs. C. E.

Brewster substituted in the Canebrake school for Mrs. Sarah Robertson this week. Mrs. J. 0.

Hall and Mrs. Lowman were In Pocahontas and Bluefield, Monday. Mrs. R. LeNoir and small daughter.

Mary Ruth, spent the past week with relatives In Bluefield. Mr. and MrB. E. Cassell visited Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Gregory at Keystone Sunday. Miss Madelyn Sauer and Miss Mel- He Cassell spent the with, relatives in Welch. Miss Rena Allen visited relatives at Newhall last week-end. TIME'S UP Oneida, N.

Oatmau, 87 a retired boatman, was awarded a medal at a ceremony commemorating his flflieth consecutive year of membership In a Masonic lodge. As ho received the medal Ualmun was stricken with apoplexy aud died ulmuat immediately. Amonate, Feb. 37, died at- his home here at 10:20 Sunday morning. He had been in tailing health for the past year, of complications.

"Mr. Lambert was horn and reared near Dante, but had been a resident of Amonate for ten years. He was a member of the Methodist church; Surviving are his wife, who, before marriage, was Miss Minnie Turner and the following children: Ada, Liddle, Bud. Willie and Fred. One daughter died in September.

Also surviving are two brothers and one sister, Everette, of Amonate; Chris and Mrs Stafford Laforce, and his aged mother, all ot Hazel, Va, Funeral services Were conducted at the theatre Monday afternoon In the presence of one of the largest crowds to attend a funeral here. The Rev. G. W. Fox officiated.

Burial was near Dante Tuesday afternoon. The active pallbearers were members of the local union, of which he was a member. Flower girls were Virginia Ashbrook, Dolly Robinson, Lora Lee Blllips, Sadie Vernon. Martha Sellskl, Marie Bird and dred House. BIRTH NOTICE Mr.

and Mrs. Clarence Stamper are parents of a seven-pound girl, Carol Isabel, born Bluefield sanitarium Saturday. Mrs. Stamper, be- foro marriage, was Miss Evelyn Shrader, daughter of Mr, and Mrs, R. H.

Shrader, of Amonate. MEETING The Baldwin A. will meet at the theatre Thursday night at 7:30. A founders. day program is being prepared.

GAY BIRTHDAY PARTY Mrs. B- G. was hostess at a lovely birthday party Friday night, honoring her daughter, Kathleen's sixteenth Games aud contests were eujoyed. The honoree received many attractive gifts. Present were: Janice Lowman, Edith House, Rov Tisot.

Howard Roncagalione. Robert H. Gray. Edward Asbury, Sadie Alfred Dunford, Elizabeth Blevins. Jewell Stallard, Evelvn Bird, of Berwiud: Saunders.

James Hall. Ed Allen. J. T. Johnson, Harvey Senters.

of War, Catheru Vernon, Grady Asbury. Carter Veruon and Willie Grav Monk, GIRL SCOUTS ORGANIZE The first meeting of the girl scouts was held at the home pf Mrs. Louis Wednesday evening, with fourteen girls present. Mrs. Ronca'illoue has been selected a leMer the girl.scout organization here.

Miss Elizabeth Blevins JOHN M. Correspondent Raven. Feb. Cllnes, 79, died Tuesday morning of infirmities ot age, at the home of his son. George Clines, He Is survived by four children.

Burial was in the family cemetery on Red Root ridge Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. I. C.

Jackson have returned from Pennsylvania ani will make their home here. Those on tho sick list this week are: Mrs. J. C. Preas.

Mrs. Wes Elkins, Mrs. Charlea Casey and Mrs. Draper Mrs. Burke Whitt, of Sword's creek, was visiting her sister last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Glen Casey, of Red Ash, were dinner guests of the former's parents, Sunday. Joe Harper, of Llllybrook. W.

was a visitor in town last week. Roy Reedy and Paul White were visiting in Beckley Wednesday. Mr, and Mrs. T. M.

Gillenwater, of Emory, were guests of the latter's parents over the week-end. FOG FRUSTRATES FLIGHT Brownsville, Texas, (JP) fog 70 miles down the Mexican coast from Brownsville forced down a squadron of 24 army airplanes on a flight to the Panama canal zone to return here within an hour after they took off for Tampico, at 9:50 a. central standard time today. The city of Dieppe, France, on the Paris-London air route, will construct a modern airport, with the assistance of French government. ZANE'S BEAUTY SALON BLUEFIELD.

VA. PERMANENTS $U5 $3.00 $5.00 $7.50 COMPLETE BEAUTY SERVICE THRIFT HOURS to li OIL SHAMPOO CA- FINGER WAVE. TODAY M0N. TUB. Theatre Bluefleld, Virginia "The Life Of Christ' Taken in Jerusalem and Egypt.

A new picture. You will see the birth of Christ, the manager, the crucifixion, the resurrection, the ing and all the miracles' did on earth. We often wonder about the facts. Come see for yourself the amazing sights; the beautiful scenes, music and singing. SHOWS 1 P.

W. TO 5 P. M- 2 M. To 7 P. M.

To ADMISSION: Adults 20c Children 10c SUN. BENEFIT SHOW.