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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-05
CHAPTER XLIN
.Jerry'S DisappOintment

ORANGES had decided 70 cal, her
l. story "The Cross Roads. She had
taken as n theme tho lives Of four women
who had been girlhood friends, and who
had taken different roads and driftcd
apart after their marriage Clarissa,
Elsie, Mildred and herself we're the
characters. The idea obscsS"d her and
she worked fevcrishly on il.
Then one evening Jerry cam" home
with queer expression on his fnca,
Frances, on whom nothing vas wasted.
I noticed it Immediately, and when he
said casually enough Seen the Chron
icle tonight" her heart Icapcd suffo-
cstingly.
mo" she said quietly.
"They have new column. Here, D
and he handed her the sheet.
i Her eyes wavercd down the lines o.
! print.
"All in the Days Work, She read
B .Impressions by clever new writer,
Z BreathlessIy she read through the col
rmn and then looked G"ross Mt Jerry.
"Like it," he asked, and she know
he was making an effort to appca
casual.
She nodded. "l"s, J think it, prctt
good"
/ Not as good II, yours" he sal,
stoutly.
y She laughed at that.
q "Oh, Jerry, it's much better thai
sthe work was doing at the last"
''I cant see II. y
Frances twisted her hands togethe
neryously. lie could see 1t. but he wa
ftrying to be loyal. lie did not wan
Aler to know how h" felt. lie wa
i,Aielding her because he knew 1t woul
lfsate her unhappy to know that h
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-05
"FZFTY-FZFTY"
BY HAZEL DEYO BATCHELOR
COPYRIGHT. 1891. b. Pubic Ledger Co.

Frances Page pdntei to bc mod
srr, and SO, MS she rGS earning
good salary ,ohen she married Jerry.
she insisted upon paying crdctlv half
Of everything. She did not discover
.chat mistake she had made Hnn!
she sac Jerry's attitude towdrd
other romen rho rcerc ceiling 70
take more than their share OF trhNt
man has TO give. aud II rn' then
thot she tried hard 10 make hsr'et
ever. Then she Lost hrr position,
and Immediately Jerry became ten.
derlv protective, but Frances trGs not
satisfied, she rantcd Jerrp's lore and
her orn selt.rcspect as treU. With.
out telling any one she determined TO
tru her hand az a story bns"d on her
otcn crpcriences and those Of her
friends.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-05
WE HA VENT MOVED FAR
SINCE THE DAYS OF ROME
Our Fashions Just Keep Repeating Themselves Au the Time
and We Hear That Roman Ladies Had All Our Families

SO, you see, we aren't ouiin q.
modern rs we thought we were. "
In fact, there Is nothing new u,,..
the sun which rises and sets in fasbioos.r Jb%o.r
In medieval times they wore tbe Io..
graceful blouses with girdlc around 'Vh ~
hips which we consider so stylish mo-. rus
The bouffant evening dresses ,rhiuI' JW'
are coming back into favor again I,en ns..l
lapse Of about five years worou,,
even new five years ago.
The ancestors to whom we refer r.;.,
such pride sometimes wore them ~ ;"''n
slightly different form many vo,.' m a
ago." ''o's
COMEBODY invents a new twist "a :.
- sleeve--and grandmother pivc, :.
superior elderly sniff.
my mother wore one like tha, r.L,.
I was little girl! !" she obscrv.s,a %"sa
scornfully. '''es'
Perhaps some day somebody ro,,,.,
will find skirt, or a sleeve. n bat t'1y as
a neckline that Is really new. '' u
Even then the ghost of so,nc ,,.,
historic woman will probably 20 ,,,,E ,H
ing through the sewing room in tbc ,r,.
small hours Of the morning just to sbon' %,S
that she wore n thing like that borD,,, m,VM
when she was young and charming "
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-05
A Good Preventive

To IN. Editor Of Woman Page:
Dear Madam would like to ask you
for a little advice.
Had centcrpiece underneath the
glass on top OF table and it left all
the imprints Of the embroidery on the
table. would like to avoid that oc-
currence again, as I have bought a new
one. MRS. G. b. W.
Place padded piece of muslin OF
the same size underneath the centerplece.
and this will prevent tho marks that
you speak of.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-05
WHAT'S WHAT
By HELEN DECIE

Whether the driver Of car is ones
host. n member of the family, or pro-
fessional chauffeur, II Is n perilous mat
ter to distract him by any attempt 70
engage him In conversation, especially
when he is plotting tho machine through :
busy street or Il road all alive with
motor parties.
woman accustomed to driving hor
own car seldom, II ever, addresses a
question to the driver, for she knows by
experience that he must keep his wits
about him all the time. and that even
ono minutes inattention to the business
consequences. Sometimes the man n,
the wheel, II he Is very young and prouo
of his skill. likes to show that nc @ cal
talk and drive at the same time. s'ncs cs
most of the accidents of the road are
duo to recSlees overconfldence, his dan.
gerous sociability should be politely ou'
firmly, discouraged
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-05
Indian Beliefs

Both green and red were decn,ed ..
tunnte colors by the Cakchiquel Ind,..oo,,.. .o,.
the former as that of the fioirioSn,ns:
plant. the latter as that of the rine .o'ns n.s
golden ears OF maize. '' ana
When n Sioux indian courts A. civ, J..
paints his eyes blue and yellow, ana sh
paints hers red as these are the iucIv ct.o
colors OF love. 'N'"y
A Los Angeles Indian girl paint -.
cheeks red when she is in love, so Al
Tho Sioux Indians use green ne
funeral color. and SO green is never a.,
upon the living, as that would be- IN.
lucky. ''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-05
The WOnQn,s
Exchange
Removing Ink

To ,hc Editor Of T'omTn'9 Page:
Dear Madam--WIll you kindly tell
what TO use TO take out black Ink stains
on overalls used around printers
presses" THRIFT.
Rub lard well into the stained places.
and then wash thoroughly with plenty
Of soap and water. This will take the
sDota away.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-05

narrowly at Mary.
vandaveer, some
how, did not seem
ne sort of man
she would know.
He had noted
Mary's quick flush
Ms she acknowl-
. d g e d Wanda
veer's apology,
and had put it
d o " n to other
causes than the
right one--which
was that he re-
minded her forci-
bly, Of Eve Ro-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-05
Yesterdays Answers

I. This season the newest OF or,
candle dresses will be trimmed
with quaint touches Of wool en-
broidery in contrasting shades:
2. Since the presence of iron in
some bluings Is apt to leave rust
stains on the clothes. an easy
method Of testing bluing to
see IL it contains this harmful
substance Is to mix strong soap,
suds with some Of it, which will
change from blue TO yellow 1t
iron Is present. .,
3. A low green flower bowl, half
filled with water and with sprays
OF ivy growing gracefully in it,
forms an attractive piece of dec
oration for the center of the
dining room table.
4. Feather stitching trims the col
lar and cuffs of plainly made
blouse which is pretty to wear
with the sport suit.
). Tufts Of wool scattered over the
top make novel finish for
cretonne cushion to use on the
seat OF a wicker chair.
G. 4 great many up-to-datc hats
are made Of straw braid which
resembles chenille.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-05
Make Her Speak Plainly

Dear Cynthia--1 write for advice. !
am man moro than nifty years old.
Several years ago | met n young girl
whom ! have been helping ahead in the
world with cash for her expenses when
she ran short Now I think great
deal Of this girl and she thinks n great
deal OF mo; In fact she has told me
that she loves ME in way, but that
marriage ia far away from her mind
her ring. II was small, fitted only
the little finger. She took II and was
pleased with II. Next day sho told me
that she wanted II larger fon the finger
next to the little finger. ! put Il with
a wish. etc, on the third finger Of the
left hand.
Now what I want to know is which
Is tho engagement finger OF a lady's
hand? She always addresses me as my
dearest friend" In her letters and is
kindness itself to me in all things, but
says marriage Is a long way off. Tell
me what she means aud what are
her intentions. OVER FIFTY.
II would not be very possible to tell
what the girl means or what her inten-
ttons are. But certainly you should
insist on clear understanding with
her. She should certainly not accept a
finger, as sho is now doing nor accept
money from you unless che intends to
marry you. In fact. she should not &C
cept money from you in any case.
Tell her plainly that you are not
willing 10 walt: that II she Is going 70
marry you she must do so within a
reasonable time. otherwise the friendship
must cease. And DO not offer aid In
money. No woman should accept II.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-05
AT CUPLD,S CALL
XIV.-What Was in the Package
BV MAY CHRISTIE

.nICK CALARDIN and Mary we're
~ silent after their short encounter
with Julian yandaveer. Dick looked
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-05
The Question Corner
Tndav,a Innlliries

Today's Inquiries
1. Describe some exquisite iavors
for the spring luncheon, which
can be made inexpensively' -.
2. What sort Of girdlc does dress
Of gray chiffon over navy olue
broadcloth take upon itself :,
2. II ham. or any other kind of salt
meat. is not going to, be used
quickly. md there is danger OF
It's becoming moldy after several
slices have been cut. how can this
be prevented? ,-,-
4. What addition to the dressing
table is an extremely practical
way of improving it's appear
ance?
). How is charming sweater, TO
wear with n wool plaid skirt
fashioned? o
q, In what novel way is the feather
trimming placed on n hat OF hcnna
straw?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-05
Please Tell Me
What TO Do
BY CYNTHIA
Aunt Thinks She's Wrong

Dear Iynthia--I have never written
to you before. dear Cynthia. but l nave
been constant reader Of your columns
for quite some time. and have seen tho
wonderful advice YOU have given TO
others I Just want to ask you one
question.
Last week l visited my aunt quite
some distance from my home. While
there certain young lady. whom | had
met when quite young. was married. a
Few friends wore invited to her house,
my nunt and myself among them. ]
knew the other girls who we're invited
but they were Just merely acquaintances
and not friends When my aunt and |
entered this house these girls were
sitting around talking (the bride hao
not yet returned from the minister's
house,. and I spoke TO each one in
dlvidually. saying her name as did so.
My aunt seems to think that l should
have gone over to them and shaken
hands with each one. Cynthia dear. !
nm under the impression that Il Is not
good form for ladies to shake hands.
Am l right or wrong? I surely will
appreciate your advice and thank you.
"BETTY."
Girls often do shake hands and II Is
good form to do 40, but in this case you
would have been forced 10 70 from one
to the other In turn. Ii seems as u
your behavior was perfectly graceful
and In good form.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-05

Tomorrow-A sudden departure
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-05

This week we will pay you--as below-for trying
Jify-JelL Select any Of these gifts you want.
Get Jify-Jell from your grocer. Cut out the Cd
trademarks in circle fronts of packages. Send
them and name your gift. Save your % trade marks
they arc valuable.
lfy-Je now costs no more than old-stye gelatine
desserts.
1t is the supergrade dessert the quality dessert Of
this kind
Jify-Je alone has the reaI-frui; favors in liquid
form, in glass. There's bottle in each package
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-05-18
No. 20

dence is that the Christian re-
ilgl on is never & failure, but
perhaps those who seek to in
terpret it, who 20 in its name,
or who wear its insignia, may
be failures. This week the ar
my holds it's convention in
Washington for the frat time.
The convention motto ia: Meet
the Need" The army does.
DO the rest Of us? Are the rest
of us ready To even do our share
OF support while it does the
work? - Washington Herald,
April 1,
y home service adv isory
board has been appointed in
Big Stone Gap, and the Saliva.
ton army has already begun its
beneiicieut work ntnoug us.
Two delinquent girls from this
place are already being cared
Tor by the Salvation Army. On
the 23rd OF this month next
Monday you will be- asked to
contribute to the support OF this
great work. Our quota is 80
cents each fer every man, wo-
man and child. Let those who
can give all they can, for there
are some who can not give any
thing
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-05-18
REPUBLICANS DO
NOT LIKE ORDER
Hardine's Modification of Reg
uIation as TO Postmasters
Not Taking We'll

Washington, May l3 r. Re-
publican members of Congress
are using strong words in TX
pressing their opinion of the
new order which is to govern
the appointment of presidential
pOstmasters aud which opens
the way for suggestion from a
Republican representative as to
his choice among three eligi.
bles. Hardly a Republican
member could be found who
would express approval Of tile
order. Most Of them are frank
~ outspoken against il, though
some declined to be quoted pnb-
licly.
The disapproval Of Republi
can members is due to their ap
prehensIon that the new order
will make them subject To all of
the criticism Of being 4poilsmen
without, in fact, giving them
the opportunity aud free rein to
be spollsmen rs Mat word is
generally understood.
For instance, they point out
that under the order the MEM
Der of Congress is limited to the
selection OF one of three men,
not one of whom may be ac-
c, ptable to him. II may hap
pen that Republican of an OPP
posing faction may get on the
eligible roster and the member
of Congress may be driven to
the necessity of choosing him
or taking a Democrat.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-05-18
School News

Mesdames Prescott, Gus Gil
mer ana Il II. Irvine were yisi-
tors i'll chapel Friday morning
for the program given by the
first four grades IA the primary
department.
Rev. Dean was unnnimou slv
elected TO preach the baccala
rente SERMON on May 10Th and
we are glad To say he has ac-
cepted
Mrs Holt was mt school W ed
neslay morning training us To
sing for commencement.
The primary grades under the
direction Of their teachers rem
drred IA very entertaining pro
gram IN chapel Friday morning
The program consisted OF tile
following:
Bible reading aud prayer
song,by ist grade Miss Wlnt,s puliis
pramazttiOu Pleasing Everybody
Miss laylors mlpils
Memory Gems and Health Rules
Miss Guyua's pa pils
l)rainazatipm Jack and the lieaiist.sik
Miss McFaddins pupils
Stunts, games and suIgs
Miss Doron pupil.
The stunts consisted Of walk
ing on toes, acting mother.
sN...fba.rt. .o...,.f., ,,.l
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-05-18
Town Election.

We understand that the fol.
lowing have nent their names in
to tho clerk at Wise as candi-
dales for Office Mt the town cleo
ilon TO be held at this place on
June 18th.
For Mnyor-W. j. Horsley
J T Wolfe, Henry Taylor aud
John Qualls.
For sergeant-Ma Marshall Bel
For Treasurer-P. II. Ken
nedy, Mrs. Ellie b. Potter and
A J Williams.
For Councilnen T.. T. Car
Yer, DR.. j. y. Gilmer, e. o. Van
'ndorder, d. b. Sayers, w. w.
taylor, w. ii. Wren, p. a Ar
rlngton.
Six conncilmen are elected.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-05-18
WHAT is THE
SALVATION ARMY

y great many people have
been disturbed whether or not
the w orld war aud its after
math have proved the Christian
religion IA failure. Miles of cru
dite, sincere, passionate and
dispassiouatc words have been
written on both sides of this
momentous question, ana it la
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. more SO.
Yet the complete answer is to
be found in Two familiar words
Salvation Army. No other
organization quite So fully ex-
expIliies the Christian religion.
Ii includes all sects. 1t has no
creed save that OF the Word OF
God, as gwen by Christ, whose
life Is it's only guide. II does
not bubble over verbal defini-
tons 1t does not dispute as to
orthodoxy 1t does not doubt
nor seek new Interpretation.
The life OF Christ is to it all
sufficient. 1t clearly sees the
need aud meets il. 1t never
passes by OH the other side. If
a man Is IN the gutter it goes in
to the gutter to get him ont. 1t
does not ask the nee,i TO come
TO tit goes 10 the need. IL
goes in fellowship, in entire I'm
derstanding, and With the con.
lidencc of Conservation. thar
1t has what will meet that need
whatever II may be.
Much has been said of the
salvation Army in the war. 1t
was 40 different, however, then
than before. Ii is no different
now. II had the same human
understanding Of human be-
lngs. 1t never withheld Itself
1t gave-just gave with all tho
power wIthinIt, and all that il
could get Aud giving without
stint or limit, it got Al last il
has even cotton recognition for
itself.
1t has no other instrument
than the Christian religion. 1t
knows no otherimpulse, no 9th.
er reward, no other cure no
other relief. 1t takes nothing
more with it than Christ took
and it has conclusivcly proved
that nothing more is needed
Its loaves aud fishes Is made 10
feed the multitude It's little
goes far aud, litlIe though it
may bc, IL is made to be
enough
The Salvation Artny's evi.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-05-18
Awarded
Contract
For Clearing Ground for New
Reservoir at Big Cherry.

Robert Simmons. of Abiug.
don. has been awarded the con
tract for Clearing the ground
for the its. reservoir for the
town ut Big Cherry and work
Oh n has already been com
menced When the dam is
completed il tx estimated that
1t VIII hold 60 900, 900 gallons of
water aud will insure II suili
cient supply for all purposes
the year around. The dam has
been built Ia height of nine
feet aud within the next sixty
days IT will be completed, and
be "A big paying Investment for
the town.
There Is Il movement on foot
to grant home builders free wa.
ter for period Of five years US
n bonus and inducement to
build more homes in Big Stone
Gap. This seems to meet with
the hearty approval of II num-
Der of citizens aud will be
brought up before the council
at it's next meeting the first of
June.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-05-18
Heavy Loss
BY Fire
Goodloe's Lumber Shed With
i Several Cars Destroyed
Monday Morning.

a second fire that has visited
8Big Stone Gap III less than II
weeks time totally destroyed
Goodloc Brothers lumber shed
located in the heart Of town at
O'Clock Monday morning, to-
gethcr with seven automobiles,
two or three carloads of building
material and some household
furniture that had been placed
in storage, The loss is placed at
about SIP, 900 with no Insurance
Oh The building or building ma
terial. Goodloe Brothers only
loss is that of the building, the
material, cars, etc, stored there
belonged to other parties.
The Berks Construction Com
ipany suffered the heaviest loss
having just recently stored car
load of asphalt shingles and
other building material valued
at $1,000, about 10 per cent. of
which is a total loss. Those
owning cars destroyed III the fire
sare;
Interstate Railroad Company,
one Dodge roadster, one Chevro-
'llet roadster and one Ford road
ster; one new Dodge touring car
belonging TO j. O. Smith, claim
fagent of the Interstate Railroad :;
one Buick roadster belonging to
the Stonega Coke X Coal Com
pauy, all OF which carried inSur-
ance. a Ford Sedan belonging
10 b. +. Warner, manager of the
Monte Vista Hotel and Rambler
roadster belonging to X. X. Cas-
per We're destroyed with no in
surance. others suffering loss
Gin the fire was Miss Della Pride
more, who had stored a quantity
5ot household goods.
The fire started in the north
end of the building and had
slgained SO much hcadway there
was no chance to snye The build
ing or anything stored IN It, An
attempt was made to remove
asoMe OF the cars, but only snc-
4 ceeded IN getting one out, and
Ny inc tline the ilre department
WAS on the grounds haii OF the
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-05-18
Working on Big Booster
Edition.

Sam II. Scandlyn, represent.
ing the Bristol Herald Courier.
spent couple OF days last week
IN the Gap in the interest of n
big booster edition his paper ex
poets to get out on June 18th
Each town that ia represented
III this edition will receive a
free write up, and practically
all the towns covered by the
Herald Courier's circulation
VIII be- represented.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-05-18
RICHMOND ATHLETES
BADLY BEATEN

Coach Fletcher's Proteees
Bring Back 81 TO 80 Score;
All But Two First Places
Taken.
Lexington, Va, May 10 The
generals track team left Friday
morning for Richmond where
they met with tho University of
Richmond in a dual track and
field meet Saturday. The team
came through in Gne shape and
the result Of the meet was new
er i'm doubt The final score
was Washington ~ Lee, 81, and
University of Richmond, 30.
Richmond only won one first
place, that being the broad
Jump. The pole vault GUIDED
with Cilbons, Of w. q l.. and
Carlton, OF Richmond, tied for
first place, and Mccartney Il
close third. Capt. Price re-
peatrd his past performances by
winning both the high ana low
hurdles. Thomas again won
both the dashes and WAS second
~ the broad jump.
smith ran a Very pretty race
IN the mile, coming from he
hind on the last lap aud win
ming with a fast finish. lie al
50 took third place in The two
mile which was easily won by
Gerard.
smith referred to above IS
Clifford Smith, son of MIR. and
Mrs Malcolm Smith OF the Gap.
Ed.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-05-18
Fans Go TO Bristol.

Quite a number of Big Stone
zap base ball fans went to Bris-
toi last Thursday to witness The
opening game between Kings
port and Bristol, of the Appalu
oman League, and report Il
splendid game of ball. Bristol,
VINO has Il good chance for the
pohnant, won this game by
score of II TOT.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-05-18
U. D. c. Entertained.

u. d. {. Entertained.
Mrs Malcolm NJ. Smith, histo
riar of the local chapter of the
United Daughters of the Con
federacy, was the hostess of the
very enjoyable May meeting OF
tho u u. 9. at her home last
Wednesday, afternoon.
Following tho roll call TO
which seventeen members an
swcred, Il number OF business
matters We're taken up. a com
mittee of five, Mesdumcs w. Il.
Goodloe, j H. lIugy, f. H..
Troy, l. b. Nickels and j. b.
WampIer, was appointed 10y the
president, Mrs G. G. Cochran,
Ia devise a way of making some
money for the Lee fund and
other expenses Of the chapter.
They decided to divide the
members OF the chapter into
three circles aud that each cir
Gle should plan IA way of its
own for raising money by Sep
tember list. Following are the
circles and chairmen of each
appointed blythe president: Cir
Gle No. |, Mrs. George Taylor,
chairman; Mcsdnmes f.. Il. Car
Ter, il. a. Alexander, j W KEEL
ly, /. +. Gilly, } T.. Wolfe, 5, y.
Bailey, |. Nickeis, Malcolm
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-05-18
Laundry in Operation Again.

The Royal Laundry, which
was damaged by fire last week,
has resumed operation again at
tull capacity, IA tho machinery
was not damaged as bad as II
was first thought To be. In the
meantime the necessary repair
work Is going on as rapidly AZ
possible All the wood work
IN the engine room and tho
main drive belt were consumed
by fire
\ girl with IA new engage
ment ring seldom appears to be-
ashamed of her hands.