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BRIDGE NOTES.

THOSE INFORMATORY DOUBLES AGAIN!

DIVIDED OPINIONS.

MENTUGI.

PERFORMANCE OF AN OLD: CUSTOM.

SEEKING A MURDERER.

in England they will still divide Balandal, a Murut of Labau, on the bridg players into half a dozen extreme border of the Residency, Since 1911, when some genius writes Mr. G. C. Woolley, Resident the British conceived the idea of making the of the Interior,

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that Senator Bingham declared Governor Farrington'a years of past service in Honolulu showed him, possessed of ability, knowledge and tact which would make him Inyalu- able in Manila.

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there any part, taken by a 'medicine- man' or 'wise woman. The crowd around listened in silence. Gitong then spoke: Gindau truly calls upon Kinaringan and Dalumtanah, MANY "RICHMONDS IN FIELD."

Governor Farrington is a former AIDS IN FIGHTING LEPROSY,attractive. and may it be so; but if I or my

newspaper man, having been pab- The following excerpts are ool-lisher of the "Honolulu Star-Bul- An intensive campaign against Our barbers are Those informatory doubles again!; The following account of a per-people neither met his son nor slew

enters this inted from a letter received by the latin" before he moved his office to leprosy in the Philippine Islands experts in Bobbing, As a subject of auction bridge con-

my hand troveray they rank socoad only to formance of this old Murut custom him, when

me by bamboo, may it not be burnt, but last mail from Nicholas Roosevelt, Iolani Palace. Well known in the will be carried on throughout the shingling and Wav- majority calling, and long after the has just been given to

be plunged as it were in cold water." of the editorial staff of the New Hawaiian Islands before he became battle for the latter has been won

CAMPBELL MOORE He then at once put his hand into York Times," addressed to an in- Governor he has built up a wide next 12 months. The campaigning.

spread reputation as an able gov- was instigated through the ambition Governor General

19, Queen's Road C. Tel. C. 151 the bamboo, and pulled out the timate friend la Manila:—

"Regarding the possible can-ernmental administrator and unfess of the late stone, which he held out to Gindau. Ginduu took his hand, and pulled off didates for the post of governor he is given a new post, it is bellev- Leonard Wood and in his honour the kladi stem which was round the general, I have gathered the followed that he can retain his present much effort is to be exhausted position as long as the Republicans simultaneously with the raising of

the $2,000,000 wrist and arm, and examined the ing information at your request. word "double" mean not "double" "North Borneo Herald.”

"Leonard Wood "(1) General McIntyre who is control the administration here.

No comment has been made as yet Memorial Fund for Lepers" in the but something entirely different,

arm carefully, even scratching it thin oblique method of conveying About a fortnight go, he

according to press dispatches, is an

on the United States. information to a partner has been me, Gindau, a man whose village with his nails to see whether scalded supposed to be favoured by Quezon, by Governor Farrington is

Philippines idea.-United Press. The Philippine Chapter of the fighting its way into the world's

ice no harm done.

more, once that his actions for a long time past 1

Hawali Watches.

American Red Cross, through its bridge, says S. II. B. In the is just over the border, arrived at skin would peel off, but there was impossibility, as it is well known visiting in Washington

a Gitong tested, have been, inimical to Gen. Wood..

Honolulu, Oct. 19. manager Charles H. Forster, recent- "Evening Standard." Now, apart my house and said that he was look with each hand, from a resolute last-ditcher here ing for his dog, which was lost. but ench time he came through the and also his pronounced predilec-

Continued reference in Washing-ly offered to co-operate with the mytions for Harrison have long been and there, it is generally accepted in This seemed to me so improbable u ordeal triumphantly.

the stone and kladi manifested. Thus any hopes he may ton dispatches to inention of Gov- health authorities in this campaign. principle. But its application is story that I said "Perhaps it is a turn come;

entertain to become the next governor Wallace L Farrington of The offer was accepted and plans still confused.

I return to the subject to-day he-man not a dog, that is lost," where- stem etc. were all replaced, cause casual remark in my arti.] Upon Gindau explained that his 8011 water was added, and when it eruor general are doomed to failure. Hawaii as possible Governor Gen-for the campaign are nearing com- (2) Col. Carm! Thompson, whose eral of the Philippines has created pletion. Arrangements have been cle that a suit call of three might Bati had gone out hunting with his boiled, I made

nover returned: did I Gitong had done. As my hand name is also mentioned for the post- the keenest interest in political and made to have the chapter nurses

tion, has two obstacles to encoun- business circles in Hawali. be doubled informatorily has been dogs and

Although with the Governor in include in their schoolrom exam- followed by an inquiry by a reader know anything about it? I assured approached the seething mouth ofter, the first being the opposition of Washington at present there is no inations and inspection of children whether such a double is not always him that I knew nothing, and that the bamboo, the bubbles coused, and Mrs. Thompson to living

Competent physicians have sup "business" By no means. Among neither I nor the people of my vil- the water love! fell, and I put in Philippines, as she cannot stand one in Honolulu able to speak for for early symptoms of leprosy.

for expert players the double of three lage had harmed Bati: we were my hand and arm, half way to the the climate, and also she dislikes him, a wide-spread feeling prevails of a suit is now very generally used friends and our people had inter- elbow and pulled out the stone, the breaking her family ties. Further that if President Coolidge asks Gov-plied complete instructions informatorily, although even in

terests, as well as political aspira- post he would accept it.

ably the campaign will result in the America: that fount of bridge, con- married: I was willing to take an kladi stem dinging round my wrist. more Thompson has large mining in ernor Farrington to take the Manila these inspections and unquestion- ventions, Home popular writers-Joath on the subject. I then went I felt no more than a mild warmth, tons that he would not care to re Farrington has been keenly inter-|

It is recalled here that Governor checking of many cases of incipient Gindau examined my nounce. It is well known fact in Mr. Wynne Ferguson, for example with Gindau to make Inquiries at and when

Groups of volunteer workers are against the practice. Kampong Alab, whose headman, hand and arm, he could find no hurt. Washington circles that the colone? ested for a long time in the deve. eprosy.

The Strength Required. Gitong, was equally positive, and a Again I tried, and the result was has aspirations to attain the post-lopment of America's Pacific Far

in the

Re-Eastern trade, believing that Hawail composed of both American and At first sight it might seem that date was fixed a week ahead for a the same--my arm was not even tion formerly held

office of the Red Cross. a double of so high a call a three mentagi. The headman of Stnokol, red. The ordeal was over, and we publican administration by the late and the Philippines should co- Filipino women, meet dally at the

operate in the closest fashion to that į central Mark Hanna. Should he left for business pur-another village, also agreed to come. all went back to the house. Later,

"(3) The next name that has been end. Also, those close to the Gov-These groups are now occupied in poses, rather than that A partner

Gitong and I arrived in due Pendekar, headman of Sinokol, ar- bruited is that of former Secretary ernor point out that nearly even assisting in the leprosy campaign. should be compelled to take the risk of bickling four on a hand that will course at Binokok, Gindau's place: rived with three others, and they of War Henry Stimson, but as that years of administration in Hawaii The work of the volunteers this probably contain little but "rags." the Sinakol people had not yet turn-agreed to take the test next morn- gentleman has a large law practice well qualifies him for the difficult month, has been principally the But against that must be set the ed up. but it was decided not to ing. It was held at the same place, in New York, it is hardly possible

It is pointed out that Governor making of dressings for hospitals strong consideration that prudent wait for them, so the preparations but Gitong and I did not go down that he would accept any offer.

"(4) It is an open secret that at Farrington favours, without qualifi- and for Red Cross nurses, but at players, while willing to Lake went forward. There was no pre- to see it: my brother Ambau went,

cation, a civilian administration of the sume time more than 2,000 that if they failed he the conference held at the Summer insular affairs, while as Governor dressings were made and sent to the sporting risk in doubling four of

White House between General business three-double because it is to a spot in the jungle a few hun-would shout to us. In due time we Wood and President Coolidge that of Hawaii he has oftentimes op- Culion Leper Colony. During next a major suit, are chary-about the liminary ceremonial: Gindau led us and said nat "free" and may easily present dred yards from the house because, heard a shout, and hurried down to the general strongly advocated the posed War Departinent activities in month the number of dressings

four men prisoners and nomination of Brigadier General

made for Culton lepers will be in- the adversaries with game. More-as he explained, his son had been find the

Owns Newspaper.

creased. over, it has been found by experi-lost in the jungle, so the ceremony bound. Ambau told us how when McCoy for the position, but the

For a long time it has been ru- ence that the informatory double of could not be held in the house or in Pendekar's hand approached the General told the President that he

Here again, the all-embracing three, used soundly and sparingly.

then went a clearing. He

to a bamboo, the bubbling liquid sprang was dubious If McCoy would give moured here that Governor Farring- is likely to bring game as a reward.

Its use, of course, is governed by clump of the big bamboo, paring, to meet his fingers, which he drew his military career. In that ton wished to resign the governor nature of the service which the Red of former connection, the "Honolulu into a field of health work compar the same conditions as the one am and cut a joint, and he, Gitong and back salded, then again he tried, event the General suggested to Pre-ship and assume management of his Croes seeks ever to broaden enters

sident Coolidge that the name

He has held alable in the Far East to the anti- two double--the double must be squatted down facing each other: and dipped his hand wrist deep, but Speaker Nicholas Longworth should Star-Bulletin." unde at the first opportunity, and the Binosok people stood, armed, in could not reach the stone; in des- be considered for the reason, said majority of the stock of this after-tuberculosis fight in the continental the doubler's partner must not have awd round us. A fire was made peration he turned and tried to the General, that Longworth is well noon newspaper for the past eight United States. The battle against bid. Tu the absence of these condi- ready on the ground between us, escape, but the armed crowd seized posted upon Philippine matters and months in the name of Joseph Far- the loathsome skin and nerve dis tions the double is "business."

and the open end of the, bamboo them, and for a while it was touch in combination with his wife would rington, his son, who is managing ease has been waged for centuries | Naturally this double can only be

"There are also many 'Richmonds employed with quite exceptional was supported on a forked stick and go whether they would be cut make a very acceptable executive. Strength hand which would be over the Are, just as when rice is to pieces. At last sober counsels in the field' but many of them have prevailed, and when one of the four no constructive or administrative said "Do not kill us: Tebugun and abilities.

"However, my opinion is that Pre- Ambidau of our village killed Bati over a hunting quarrel," it was desident Coolidge and his administra- cided to let them go on their un- tion are well satisfied that the work dertaking to arrest and hand over of carrying on the Government as now pursued by Vice Governor the guilty men.

Gilmore is highly commendable, and magical significance, but Ambidau and Tebogun, it was the talk in Washington is that the were strictly practical. The stone said, had also been out hunting, decision as to who shall be the next was to be picked out, to prove that when they heard Bati's dogs put up Executive of the Philippine Islands the hand had really been inserted: a pig: they followed and got the will be brought to an issue by De- the boiling wax and pil were to in-pig. Then Batt came up and claim-cember next when the senate con- "I am sending a list of documents

cast-iron no trumper but for weak-being cooked in'a'bamboo,

Gindau then picked up a stone ness in the ntic hostile sult. Ability! to supply seven tricks, whatever and dropped it into the bamboo,, suit one's partner may be able to and then put in some beeswax some call, is the generally accepted re-pigs fat, some chillies, and a kladi quirement for the three double stem, which was wound round and Here is an example, the adversary en the left having opened the bid-round in a coil. These ingredients ding with a pre-emptive three had no

hearts:-

Spades, A Q 3 x.

Henris, x.

Diamonds, K (2) J x.

Clubs, A KQ x.

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were brought to bear upon Governor and his self-sacrificing work for Farrington in Washington he would the lepers in Hawall. The aid accept the Philippines post as an given by the Red Cross in the opportunity for public service and Philippines in this wholly praise in behalf of United States

trade worthy campaign, it is hoped, will needs in the Pacific.

Governor Farrington is notorious survive in the physical well-being always silent with reference to of the children of the Philippine his future plane. Even members of Islands. his family and his closest associates The Eleventh Annal Roll Call of are never aware in advance of the the Red Cross will be held through- Governor's projects, for which rea-out November. All who "join" wil son it is impossible to obtain with help in this great campaign against authority any local statement re- fon's succeeding the late Governor works being done by the Red Cross. DODWELL & CO. LTD. garding the possibility of Farring. leprosy, as well as the other cat General Leonard Wood until the

A business double of three hearts hering to the skin, and as the hand the pig had been found by his dogs, and data that I desire to be sent to though it is, would be highly dan- had, to go down through the coiled The others refused, and in the en- me, as I am waiting for a confer Governor returns from his present BARRED FROM MAILS! gerous if the hearts bid were afkladi stem, it would cling to the suing quarrel"Bati was killed by a ence with Mrs. Wood to go over the Washington trip.

spear thrust.

diaries and other memorandum left by our lamented friend, as I intend! to compile a book that will give the people of the United States and life and works of General Wood."

HAWAII GOVERNOR.

However, it is considered some what significant that public opinion preponderantly syrupathetic with

encourage Governor Farrington in

"MACAO'S FORTUNE HOUSE

FOR AID OF MACAO.”

Director of Posts Jose Topacio in the hope that he might further Manfla on October 19 served a fraud Hawaii-Philippines good relations if order on the Macro's Fortune House given the post of Philippine admin- For Aid, of Macao, China, whose fatrator-United Press Corr.

Bound one. So that without some forearm, and give ample time for

I, too, looked at Bulandai'. hands, method of finding out the partner's the water to scald. The addition longest suit-weak as it is bound to of pepper (chillies) to the water and they certainly bore no marks be the hand is wasted.

would also enhance the results of a of a recent seald or burn. He 48-ather countries an account of the the idea, as it is felt that this will All informatory doubling bura. The bamboo was then filled sured me that his test and Gitong's bound to prove disastrous in un-f skilful hands, and the double of up with water, and placed over the were genuine-there was no coliu- more than one particularly so. Bo fire to boil. When tegan to boil, sion or trickery to enable them to a stick-piece of escape: he had not previously pre- not use it then unless you have full Gindau took confidence in your partner's dis- branch which he had just cut from pared or doctored his arm, and the cretion and powers of comprehen- the tree--and struck the ground by contents of the bamboo were boll- sion, or it may bring havoc to the the fire and made his sumpah ing fiercely a moment before he in- partnership. In the early stages of (path) "Hear, all of you: whoever serted his hand. It was simply his their study of the informatory doubles, beginners will do well to slew my son, either he or his people, Innocence that saved him. The con- regard the double of one as

before ever his hand can reach the clusion therefore seems to be that the limit of the convention, and any bottom of the bamboo, may his in primitive places primitive justice

for hand be burnt," and he called on still survives. Men may still lok visited the White House and urged thing beyond one na meant

business. If they adopt this Kinaringan, Lord of the Upper for the direct intervention of Hen-President Coolidge to appoint Gov- safeguard it may cost them a little World, and Dalumtanab, Lord of ven to protect the innocent and re- ernor Wallace R. Farrington of here and there in missed oppor- the Under World for their help in veal the guilty, and they shall not Hawail to be new Governor-General tunities; but if they do not they?

raventing the murderer. It was look in vain, will lose ten times as much through

of the Philippines. tragic blunders.

The Call of Two. Major H. S. Browning, in his new book "Auction Bridge Hands, Double Dummy, and Declaring Problems" (Hutchinson and Co. 78. 6d.), unwittingly comes to my support in the attack I made a week ago on the bad old practice of call- ing an initial two to indicate "length without strength."

When (he writes) I ask a partner| why he originated a bid of two, I am told, "Because I have seven to the knave."

"And why should you make eight tricks out of that?""Well, I hoped you'd have something."

"So I had a magnificent suit of Spades, but of course I could not

-bid them over your call."

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ROMANCE OF A FORMER AMBASSADOR.

Paris, October 4. The romance that developed be tween a diplomat and author and his secretary had its sequel in the marriage which has taken place between Mr. Richard Washburn Child and Miss Eva Sanderson, says the Philadelphia correspon- dent of the "New York Herald" (Paris edition),"\

Mr. Child is a former United States Ambassador to Italy' and an author. He is concerned in the arrangements for taking "talking films". of European rulers, and leading statesmen, and hopes to take such a picture of the King, Apparatus for this purpose has already been sent from America to England. 44

„His marriage took place at Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, Mr.

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