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The Washington herald., 1911-06-22

Your Tour of the World puzzles have
given great pleasure, not only to me, but
to several little restless boys and girls
l have around me. They have kept
them busy and happy for several after
moons during the warm days. I would
like to thank you for them as well as
for myself.
Very sincerely,
M. L. UNDERWOOD"
My Dear Mrs. MANI: When took up
The Washington Herald after breakfast
Sunday morning and turned to the
woman's page l saw the long list of
names. Beginning at the end Of the list
read upward until 1 reached the prize
winners, and saw that l had actually
won the second prize. l was very much
surprised and delighted. too, for I had
about made up my mind that there was
no chance Of winning, where there were
so many competitors. who could devote
nearly all of their time to solving the
puzzles.
Il received your check for 81 this after
noon and thank you for 1t. am ex-
tremely fond of geography, and enjoyed
the search, both for cities and countries.
Hoping you will give US another in
structive one next week and wishing you
continued success, I remain,
Yours sincerely,
LILLIAN A. POOLE
's35 yamum street northwest"
The Washington herald., 1911-06-22

to her own side of the street, nor keep
her there. Not for million dollars cash
would she go straight on out of theater
when play is over, nor could any
earthly inducement make her keep to the
right in a crowded store.
She takes a fiendish delight in imper-
ling peoples souls by blocking up the
subway entrance and filling up the the
ater aisle so commuters have to miss
their trains and making of herself
a stumbling block that everybody who is
in hurry falls over and barks their
shins against.
The least that people who have no
object in life can do is to get out OF
the way of those that have and give
them a clear track, and ii is an out
rageous as well as an exasperatlng
thing to be forced at every turn to
fight those who do nothing themselves
except stand in the way of those who
are trying to do something.
For the woman who blocks the sub
way steps and makes you miss your
train is the physical counterpart OF
the obstructionist in the way of prog
ress the world over, and who makes
so many of the balance OF us lose the
express that would carry us to success
Sometimes she is the woman without
industry. energy. or ambition herself.
other people She has no hesitation in
breaking in on your morning work, and
she will run in for a minute. and stay
two hours and gabble about nothing
until you feel like calling for the police
to put her out. Or she will call you
up on the telephone and talk to you
until you are ready to swOon with ex-
haustion, while you have a million
things to do that she is keeping you
from doing.
Sometimes n silly Wife.
Sometimes she is a silly wife who
stands between a brilliant man and the
goal of his desires. a great opportunity
is offered him in some distant city, but
she can't leave the place where she
knows everybody. Or 1t may be neces-
sary to practice rigid economy in order
to have the capital for some big bust
ness venture. She refuses to do with
out the foolish finery that uses up the
money. Certain people should be pla-
Gated. She can't resist the temptation
to be nasty to them and air a private
grudge.
All of the husbands talent. his in
dustry. his efforts are blocked by the
wife who has no plans of her own, who
is utterly incapable of doing anything
on her own hook, but who just stands
in the way. 80. ..-
Sometimes she is the overdevoted
mother, who won't let her daughters
marry or her sons leave home to seek
their fortunes because she just can't
bear to be parted from them. She has
got nothing to offer them. no fortune to
give them, no chance in the world to
throw in their way. All she can do
is Just to be an obstructionist, to get
in their path and stop them from catch
ing the train that leads to success.
OF course. obstructiOnists probably
can't help being obstructiOnists. Not
everybody is built for sprinting and
has got speed. but they can, at least.
keep close to the wall, on their own
side. and give those who are going some
a chance to get there.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-22

Love your husband as you would have
him love you.
Be as honest with him as you expect
him to be with you.
Make as much allowance for his faults
as you wish him to make for yours.
Be sure that you are more Of help
than a hindrance to him.
Let your love be more unselhsh than
selfish. Think more of how you treat
your husband than how he treats you.
If you think mostly Of the former, you
win have no cause to worry about the
latter.
Don't forget that your home is also
your husbands home Let him lounge
around If he feels like II: don't make
him uncomfortable by everlastingIy
Strengthening up when he gets the sofa
pillows mussed and scatters papers and
books about him. The person or home
The Washington herald., 1911-06-22
LAST CALL is MADE FOR
THE PUZZLE LIMITED

The Puzzle Special is expected to ar
rive at the Union Station in Washing
ton at noon on Friday.
1t will not leave for another tour
until Sunday. so that those who do not
take advantage of the pass which en-
titles them to make the trip all over
the United States before the tour is
ended will have to wait until another
week, and you must remember that
such negligence will be at the tour
lists own loss, for the same ground
is not twice covered.
This, then, is about the last call to
the Puzzle Circle.
All aboard for the strange little
towns where certain classes of people
should go.
There is nothing compulsory about
the itinerary. Each traveller may plan
her route and the Puzzle Limited will
stop and let her off wherever she wills.
Holding Back Lists.
Many who found the tour of last
week such an easy matter seem to be
holding back their lists of where GER
tain classes of folks should go, be-
cause they are not sure of them.
I think even some of the dear little
friends in the children's class do not
like the idea OF submitting a solution
that is not at least nearly correct.
But please don't feel that way about 1t.
There is no reason. you know; for
isn't every one on the same train of
cars taking this long trip in search of
all sorts and conditions of folks, and
isn't each of your fellow travellers
experiencing just the difficulties that
are yours2
You Will feel pretty bad Sunday
If the first and second prizes both go
to the lists of answers that have but
one or two of the whole twenty-seYen,
correct.
And the children who have been
afraid to send their solutions because
they were not sure of them will be
The Washington herald., 1911-06-22

ing out good work, but when you have
a holiday be as care-free and spon-
taneously joyful as a child.
Try to make your homo a good place
to come to.
Let it's atmosphere be cheerful. Let the
sun shine in 1t.
Have it neat. sanitary, and comfort
able.
Let it be hospitable.
Keep the windows open so you can
have fresh air.
You may slide and bluff your way
through school and through position
downtown or through a social career
and, though you may. find 1t difficult
sometimes, You may slide and blum and
cheat your way through marriage and
through life. But none of the prizes
The Washington herald., 1911-06-22

how much better we like the sunshine!
The woman who is sweet has charm; the
woman who is soured has none.
Be sure that the influences in your life
are for good. OF course it Is essential
that you have the right ideals: that you
have your soul pointed to the right port
and that your steering apparatus and
engines are in order. But still you need
charts and maps and compass to help
you.
Do not associate with people who de-
grade you.
Do not read books that leave a bad
taste in your mouth.
Always choose those things in life
which appeal to your better inclination.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-22

mighty sorry If the ones they got come
nearer the mark than the one that was
sent. and that won prize.
I've got list of answers to your
puzzle" called a quavery little girl
voice to me yesterday over the phone,
but I JUS know it amt right, Mrs.
Manz."
But even If it isn't right" 1 sug-
gested, 1t may be more nearly so than
any that has been sent me. You had
better send 1t, anyway" 1 advised.
The same advice holds good with all
members of the Puzzle Circle, both the
groWn-up and little folks. J.CM.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-22
HOW TO TRIM THE
VERY LARGE HAT

Trimming large hats in such a way
that the crown is concealed is a style
that gains in favor. Flowers, piirmes
and loops of ribbon are all used to hide
the crown. and so cleverly is the .rini-
ming handled that the hat does not
look top-heavy.
On the more simple mats huge bow
of black and white silk attached to the
top of the crown is smart. while the
more elaborate models are covered with
cunningiy placed plumes and flowers.
But whatever the trimming, whether
flowers, feathers, ribbons, or plunres.
they are used separately. and very sell
dom does one see plumes and flowers.
OF plumes and ribbon. although occe-
sionally there Is shown hat trimmed
with flowers ard ribbon.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-22

mans bounden duty to fight for equal
political rights with her husband, her
father, and her brothers7
I want to know If 1t is your belief
that woman's vote will affect the gov
ernment for good or for evil?
Tell me if you think that 1t will
bring neglect into the home. or II It
will educate and broaden women into
more sympathetic companions of men;
more splendid home makers and
mothers?
Answer these questions In not more
than 500 words If possible and write
only on one side of the paper.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-22

worth having in life will be yours; those
prizes comes as a reward of effort to
those who are deserving.
Don't get in a rut. Do you know what
that means? Isn't that Just exactly
what you have been doing? How much
happier and more efficient you would be
if you kept on growing with your years
and enjoying life to your fullest possi-
bilities.
BY the time you are married you are
supposed to have reached the age Of ma
turity, and so you are called a woman.
But are you a woman? Aren't you In
many ways Just a silly girl and spoiled
child? 1t is up to you now to be a wom-
an, to be womanly. Think about it.
Bear in mind that fruit, no matter how
luscious and beautiful. is no good once
it is soured. Whatever tries you, keep
sweet. You win bring happiness to your
self and others II you do and you will
be sought instead Of being avoided. Look
for the good in people and things; it IS
always there as well as the bad. The
bad is well enough let alone. Be en-
couraging, helpful, sympathetic, and ap-
preciative.
We may need the rain occasionally, but
The Washington herald., 1911-06-22
APPRECIATIVE LETTERS
FROM THREE PUZZLERS

Dear Mrs. MANI: I enjoy your page
so much and was grieved when you gave
up the Woman's Page of the Times,
but soon ordered The Herald daily and
was conSoled.
Il work many of your puzzles, but
have never sent them in, as 1 never
was lucky, but I am determined to start
in to-day and shall look forward to your
next.
II trust I will at least receive worthy
mention
with high regards,
"GIRsl 1. B. WYATT.
''Is3O Massachusetts, avenue northwest"
The Washington herald., 1911-06-22
IN ABSENCE.

The house Is drear and dark and lone,
The kitchen and the hall,
And in the living room, own.
There seems no hsht at all;
Upstairs or down tbs Just the same.
No icy close hy can stay
For pleasures blind and deaf and lGms
Since mothers gone away.
Tae flowers N the garden sigh
And droop each pretty head;
Somebody speaks 10 me. and I
Must wonder what was said.
The whole place has downcast air;
The blusst skies seem gry.
And theres one more than empty chair
When mothers gone away.
! think It may Be gOcd for US
Ffum her awhile to be.
We get a trus per-pective TINS
And Judge her riehtfrlly.
She Is tas queen q AL the earth.
A queen With lofins sway.
Al. wen we know her sterling worth
sines mothsr's gone awas.
-csieaso News
The Washington herald., 1911-06-22
Little Bed Time Tales By sg.za n4xsss

And then something terrible
happened for the Sand Man
began to throw great hand
fuls of sand into Harry's
eyes. From out his great
pockets the sand fairly poured
by the barrels, and so fast
did it come that already it
was up to the Sand Mans
knees and growing higher all
the time. Harry shouted and
cried and tried to get out of
bed but in vain, for the sand
was beginning to cover him up
bed and all.
"Oh, oh, OH" walled Harry.
stop, stop, stopP
Suddenly there was a fash
The Washington herald., 1911-06-22
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
ASKED BY EVERYBODY
Cream Gravy for FRIED Chiclsea.

OFCllIH UEHFF TUT = NNI OHHACH-C3ss
Mrs C. M.-This celebrated dish 81
often served without any sauce In
Maryland. and sometimes in Virginia.
st is highly esteemed as a dinner dish
when accompanied by cream gravy.
After taking the last piece of chicken
out Of the Kissing fat strain the grease
yet again, stir in a roux of flour that
has been very lightly Drowned, then
cooked in a separate pan with a geaer-
Gus lump OF butter and thinned with q
Few spoonfuis OF cream. heated IN q cup.
with the addition Of g pinch Of soda
to guard against curdling STIR this roux
gradually into the hot fat. and continue
the stirring until Il Is Of the right con-
sistency ana very hot. Lastly, add a
Tablespoonful q nnely minced parsley
and pour over the chicken
The Washington herald., 1911-06-22
Negligees.

Many of the new negligees show prac-
ticaIIy the same characteristics as the
dresses themselves, the more elaborate
being in empire and straight-line effects.
with peasant sleeves and draperies, and
tunics of diaphanous materials.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-22

swered the visitor. Il have come to
throw sand in your eyes so as you will
go to sleep and rest"
SWELL, you are not going to throw
any sand in my eyes" said Harry,
GROSSLY.
81 do it to all good little boys and
girls at night" added the Sand Man
kindly. He came nearer to the bed.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-22

of light, and the next thing Harry knew
he was sobbing in his mothers arms.
And he told his mother the whole story.
"The Sand Man loves good little girls
and boys" explained his mother. at
probably was because you were cross
to him. You'll treat him better next
time, won't you, dear?"
"Yes-sir-ee-sir," promised Harry.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-22
"ELL, Mr.. Harry, how
w are you tonight" asked
w q hio hf-t kindly voice


Harry raised himself on one
elbow.
In the farther corner of the
room stood the funniest look
ing man he had ever seen.
He was dressed all in brown
and upon his head was funny
peaked cap topped with a little
brown tassel. He had such a
pleasant face and smiled so
genially that Harry wasn't the
least bit afraid.
"Who are your" asked
Harry.
a am the Sand Man." an
The Washington herald., 1911-06-22
DandruR cure.

DNHUEUA OuEcs-
Anxious wife-To Danish dandrun your
husband, should saturate scalp with sweet
almond oil every night. then wrap head
in e thick towel. so bed linen win not
become solled. and go TO bed Next
morning he should massage scalp with
dry fingers for ten minutes. then wipe
of what oil is left on hair and scalp
with q clean towel After two weeks OF
this treatment discontinue It
sleep without = Pillow.
MISUNDERSTANDING on high pillows viii
soon product double chin and round
shoulders TO sleep without a pillow Is
best, but never use anything higher than
a baby pillow 4 you Wish to avoid these
The Washington herald., 1911-06-22
THE SAND MAN.

go away, go away" shrieked Harry.
The Sand Man seemed bit hurt, but
he still smiled, and taking handful of
something from his pocket he held it
out towards the little boy.
"See, it is only soft sand" he said.
Il only throw just little"
mo, no." shouted Harry. "You get
out of here-I can go to sleep myself"
The Washington herald., 1911-06-22

Understand that hard work Jdoing
your duty and sound sleep (which comes
to those with clear conscience) are the
best tonics In the world for nerves.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1911-06-22
Rankin's Cove,

Special 10 tn Ne7US
Mrs. Lancaster, who is very sick, is
with her son, Mr.. Moree, who brought
her across the river Wednesday.
Jessie Lyons, who has been very
sick, is better.
Mrs. Wyrick, who is quite sick, was
carried to Chattanooga Monday night
on No 5.
Miss Elizabeth Thomas is visiting
her aunt in Trenton, Ga, this week
and last.
Joa Anderson was at Mr.. Moree' s
Sunday.
Miss Elsie Thomas called to see Mrs.
Moree Monday.
Mrs g. W, Snyder called on M RS.
N. F. Thomas one day last week
Miss Jennie Wells spent an evening
with Miss Halle Matthews last week.
Aunt Sis Smith has been at Mrs Ike
Moree's for the last few days.
Mrs. j. T. Snyder, after visiting
her mother in law for few days, has
returned home.
Miss Halle Matthews, who has been
on the sick list for the past week, was
seen out at the league Sunday.
There was quite nice crowd at the
league Sunday.
J. T. Snyder, Mr.. Lindsey, Dan
Thomas and Harry Snyder attended
the ball game at the lock and dam the
other day. The lock and dam got
beat.
There won't be any league Sunday
on account of church at the Grove.
Hope everyone will attend church and
remember that the league will meet
Sunday week at $3.50 O'Clock. Every
body come. Sad Heart.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1911-06-22

and il has been hard. indeed. seeming
" to me, but after all think that as
I have been born and raised among
You, am entitled to part OF your
patronage and business. If You really
think it safe to trust it with such
character as represented above, and |
only give this little bit of history OF
myself so Mr.. Brannan and Uncle
Tom can both plainly see why'd am
in sympathy with the laboring people
of my county. My own hard struggle
thru life as a wage Garner makes me
take tire stand for labor SO now,
"Uncle Tom" and MIR. Brannan, you
and won't fall out on the labor ques-
ton while we may differ on other is
sues and points. While l am re-
publican in principle and you are a
Socialist, we will not fall out on off
ferent opinions and party politics. 1t
seems as though all parties have good
planks in their platforms and while
you have some in yours we have some
in ours
We had quiet wedding Sunday be-
tween Brown Hudson, of Walden's
Ridge, and Miss Lecta Holloway of
WhitweIl. Mr.. Hudson is son of q.
F. Hudson, of Paramount, Tenn, and
Miss Holloway is the daughter of g.
A. Holloway Both parties are of good
parentage, They will reside with Mr..
Hudson's brother, James, at the old
Burnett farm. We wish both of them
long and happy and prosperous life,
and hope they both will live to ripe
old age. Rev. G. w. White was the
officiating clergyman.
Representative.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1911-06-22
JIMMY 4. JOHN
Handleth Without Gloves Some
Defamers of His Character.

Well, here / come again for the first
time in quite while. l haven't had
time to write any for quite while.
I have been writing of mine and Sal S
trouble all the time, but l am going to
write the real truth this time | just
want to say few words to the people
of Caroline Chapel that once took to
be friends of mine, but since l have
left that place / find that l had but
very few friends in that community,
but they we're friends indeed.
Not long after left that place be-
gan to hear talk in which was inter
ested. paid no attention whatever
to the falsehoods and took them all as
joke, until right here lately when
heard some very ridiculous falsehoods
in which the incest people at that
place are concerned. l will inform
the tale starters, / know not who they
are, but for my part l don't care one
cent what they say about me. 1t is all
the worse for themselves. but when
they speak falsehoods about the others
they are talking about their betters,
as anyone that knows you will know.
You can't hurt me nor anyone else, for
anyone that knows them will know.
You may make those that don't know
any of us believe it, but, kind friends,
there is a great day to come when the
secrets of all hearts shall be known. If
you will turn time you have to spend
in tale bearing to the following chap
tiers and verses in the Bible dare say
you will do better in the future. Read
for yourselves: Lev. 1916; Prov.
11:13; Prov. 1873; Prov. 20:t9-22; I
Tim. 5:13; 9 Thess. 31:1 Peter AIS;
Thess. al Il; James 1:12; Gal. 6:1-2;
Titus 1:13; Titus 2:15; Heb. OLA;
Rev. 31:9.
AS have already said don't know
who started the falsehoods. He or she
may be better read than l am, but /
guess they have missed the above vers-
es if they have ever read any at all.
have lived in several different COM
munities but / have never been mixed
up in falsehood before in my life.
Now, friends, guess I have said
enough. don't want to say anything
to make anyone mad, or hurt anyone's
feelings, but it seems that they don't
care for me or their neighbors that are
interested in the falsehoods.
Well. readers, don't know when
you need to look for another letter
from me. I have to work everyday,
and therefore I don't have much time
to write, and by the time write Sal
five and six letters week it takes
mighty near all my time.
l will ring off for this time, hoping
not to hear any more falsehoods that
start in my old home community.
Yours truly,
JIMMY K JOHN.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1911-06-22
Caroline Chapel.

Special 10 the News.
We sure had rain Sunday, didn t
we3 I guess the farmers were glad to
see it.
Several attended Sunday School Sun
day.
They had the graveyard cleaning
Saturday morning, and there was
preaching in the afternoon. Bro.
Sadler preached.
Mrs. Mary Rankin and daughter, of
Whitwell, are visiting relatives in our
neighborhood this week.
Misses Ethel and Verda Rogers Wis
tied Saturday and Sunday at this
place.
A. J. Evans visited at J. FL. Priv
ett's last week.
Misses Lille and Ella Spears visited
their aunt and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. j..
Ell. Spears, last week.
Ethel and Mamie Privett visited Ka.
tie and America Jordan Sunday.
Miss Mabel Francis of Mineral
Springs, was in our midst SATURDAY..
Miss Mary Graham was at the grave
yard working Saturday. White Lily.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1911-06-22
Caroline Chapel.

Sbeesai to tYe Meas.
Sitting is the shade is the order of
the day.
Arch Billingsley said that he would
marry this year, but hard times were
coming, aud he was afraid that he
wouldn't make enough corn for him
and his old lady
Leonard Billingsley said he never
would marry. We asked him why,
and he said that nobody would have
him.
Mrs. Ollie Bryant made q flying trip
to Victoria Friday. ~
Henry Barrett has quit dealing HI
game chickens and gone to preaching.
Albert Brewer called on Miss Oracle
Pitman.
Johnny Billingsley said he was sorry
that the Caroline Chapel organ was
torn up. He said that he couldn't get
to stand by his girl now and hear her
play the organ,
Ben and Green Gates went fishing
one day last week. Wonder how many
fish they caught.
Misses Ethel and Verda Rogers call
ed on Mrs. j. T. Billingsley Sunday.
Mrs John Spears called on Mrs. j.
D. Billingsley Monday,
Mrs John Crutchfeld and daughter
called on Mrs. Sam Billingsley Satur-
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Gates visited Mr..
and Mrs. Edley Billingsley Sunday.
Come on, Chattanooga Kid" for
we enjoy reading your pieces.
Wild Rose.