The Washington times., 1910-06-06

Those Of the puzzlers who are not out
in the woods busily digging out the
wildhowcrs disguised by Mrs. Vein
meyer, fancy may be interested in
hearing Of the experiences Of some Of
hose who were in last weeks auto
race.
The contestant who possibly carried
greater handicap tnan any other was
Miss Mary c. D. Johnson. Of Baltimore,
who spent the week at New York.
That all the attractions of the metrop-
oils had no power 10 shake her allie
glance to the puzzle page was evil
denced by the telegram which, about
the middle of the week, arrived at my
desk bearing her solution Of the puzzle.
Later came a note explaining the New
York date line
This is the first wire that has come
from New York, -ut once, early in the
puzzle game, a local contestant con-
cluded she would stand a chance Of
winning through the originality Of her
presentation, so along came her soIu-
ZION BY telegraph.
Personally, / was much pleased 10
note the fact that even a nice little
jaunt TO gay New York failed TO di-
vert this energetic and talented men,
Der Of the family from her weekly
task. have become accustomed 70 my
regular standbys, and always when. for
a week or two, one falls out feel much
tempted 10 send a query such as this:
Are you i'll, or are you tired Of Us?'
Stops Pulling to Marry.
Many times when the truant returns
I hear just the reason for her disat-
1f~ nd 90
things more important and absence
from the city being among usual causes,
though on one occasion remember re-
ceiving a letter running Ike this:
nv Dear Miss Carroll:
III have 20 drop out Of the puzzle
family for a while, and yOuu never
guess Just why, so here goes for a
ccnfiderce. I'm going TO be married
soon. and / am busy getting my
rousseau ready. I'm going abroad
fur my wedding trip, but just as
soon as I get back / hope there viii
be a place for me In the old circle.
Sure enough when the honeymoon trip
was over up bobbed this newly wed"
who has stood pat at her weekly task
ever since.
Views of Puzzle Maker.
Here Is an interesting communication
Ny dear Miss Carroll:
Well, il Is about time TO hear the
"honkl honk' Of our Runners" l
hope II has been a pleasant contest
for the family, and especially for
the Judge" In your position. re-
ceiving the condolences Of the circle,
you can soon see II the puzzles pre-
scented have caught public fancy. I
believe we all realize versatility of
the puzzle-maker is quite necessary
20 interest the many men OF many
minds" and that there IS always a
pet interest of every individual which
is in due time handled.
You deserve much praise IN that
you do handle them all. For this
reason even if one does not espe-
cially appeal 70 me, 1, for your sake,
as having made the selection, forbear
TO criticise, for IL is not as though
We could demand.
We've paid money and We want
its worth" but the Woman's- PAGE
Is for mutual interest. recreation, re-
search, and exchange Of ideas. / en-
Joy It thoroughly.
Success Predicted By Horoscope.
BY the way, even refer to the
daily horoscope for important moves,
such for instance as on the spl.r OF
the moment after reading In the
horoscope what is written TODAY
tor honor or money will be success
1ul, l made out and submitted the
HoYStic Of the past weeks run which
hope fulfilled its purpose In inter-
eSttng your readers With best
wishes most sincerely yours,
MRS. LILA p. WALLACE.
1908 Potomac avenue southeast
Such diSinterested little 'boosfs' a
Mrs Wallace has given the Woman's
Page in her appreciated letter ara the
greatest helps imaginable in the conduct
OF the work, When I hear neither
I u.
dark: when I do 7 see the goal ahead
therefore, please good friends feel at lib
erty 10 express your feelings. knowing
that your communications will alvya VS.
receive a very warm welcome from
FRANCES CARROLL.