Evening Star Newspaper, December 14, 1927, Page 46

WOMAN'S PAGE.” Flower Pots of Decorative Type BY LYDIA LE BARON WALK! Attractive at any time, but especial- 1y in keeping with the revival of midvictorian styles, are the ing flower pots featured to THE RETURN OF QUAINT OLD STYLES IN MIDVICTORIAN PE- RIOD SUGGESTS FLOWER POT COVERS ADAPTED TO MODERN FASHION. will appreclate the suggestion, timed as it is to meet a possible solution to the Christmas gift problem. Although some acquaintance with | green or alternate green and soft wood | |no 1 ER. can be made from stencils or copied | from any chosen motif. The flower pot is one of the dec-| orative sort used to conceal the utili-| tarian one in which plants come. To | make this container, which is not | merely a holiday one, but to be used | long after that season, cut six or eight | pieces of beaverboard. Cardboard, un- | less very substantial, is not satisfac- | tory to use if the resulting flower pot | |is to be of more than the most tempo- rary kind. Know beforchand the earthenware flower pot which is to be incased. This is very much better than making the outer one arbitrarily and then attempting to find the inner [ flower pot to fit it. Make it slightly |higher than the inner container. | Punch a series of holes along all the vertical edges of the cardboard, being | sure that they are directly opposite | each other. This is essential, as the | portions are to be laced together. | | There are many colorings which can be given the flower pot; for instance. size of the brown: or there may be a variety of | gay hues to accord with some definite | scheme or artistic fancy of the maker. | Opaque, not transparent colors, are the | best to use. ch section may be striped near the edges. They may bear motifs, painted freehand in crude patterns stenciled in conven tionalized ones in the center of each | section. | It a shaped flower pot is made—| that is, one following the flaring con- | tour of the inner container—there is ss in cutting if each alternate portion is reversed. The wide top re sults from such an arrangement. Great care should be taken in mak- ing the holes for the laces, for which | an ordinary punch is employed. . er cord, shoe laces of leather, s of binding or of very narrow b be used in lacing. A begonia, Jerusalem cherry or other less pretentious plants look their best in such a container. Since it is the| flower pot as much as w it con-| tains that is the gift, it is not neces-| sary to put any great expenditure into the plant in order to have the gift one of distinction. WHAT, WHY AND WHERE 1. What was the cetotheres? 2 What was the long-beaked dol- phin? ; 3. What was the stegomastodon? 4. What was the zeuglodon? 5. What was the American masto- don? Answers. 1. A fossil whalebone whale, found on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the United States, Russia and Pate- gonia. It was smaller than the pres- ent members of this family. 2. A dolphin with a beak 6 or 7 feet long, which was very abundant in Chesapeake Bay. 3. An extinct, elephantlike animal of Arizona, very similar to the com- mon mastodon. 4. One of the largest animals that ever lived. It was a sealiving mam- mal which flourished about 4,000,000 years ago, a very rapid swimmer and carnivorous. It probably was a dis- tant relative of the whale. 5. An elephant-like animal which in- habited the present territory of the United States in great numbers at the close of the last ice age. It stood about 10 feet high. (Fossil exhibits of all these curious a paint brush is helpful in the making of them, it is not necessary, nor is any originality requived, for designs'seum.) MILADY BEAUTIFUL BY LOIS LEEDS, Beauty Exercises for Legs. French +dictators are com- plaining bees Ame ‘women are not adopting the- longer skirt with the same alacrity that they displayed: when the abbreviated skirt was in- troduced. According to the Parisian coutureurs’ id every woman every- where should be ready to abandon one style for another as fast as French designers conicoct new modes. In the past this system has worked admirably, but now women seem Joath to give up a style that is com- fortable, youthful and practical. Every fashion .io clothes that be- comes popular is designed for a cer- tain type of figure, so that women of ve another type who wish to be in style must develop or reduce their figures to suit the prevailing mo.ie. When the wasp-waist was in vogue, women bent their efforts toward keeping the waistlines slender. The fad for bo; ish figures made women starve them- selves and wear tight brassieres. The short skirt, that seems destined to remain with us in spite of Paul Poiret, keeps in the foreground the robleme’of making the lower limbs ender and grace The frock with an abbreviated s is becoming to the average figure, but not to the stout or very thin types. In order to look her best in th sent style of clothes, milady myst have well formed calves and ankles are neither encumbered with fat nor devoid of curves. Leg are very helpful in mprovir shape of these mem- bers, and 1 am describing below a few simple « rt at excess 1. Stand erect, hands on Jump sideways to the right on foot. swinging the left leg the_lef with the knee straight kiy to the left foot, swingir leg the aitern with a hop on the opposite side Exercis bent and foot 10 Stand erect, with elbows on shoulders. Hop to the righ and swing the left foot forward with the pointed toe. Hop 10 left and swing right foot forward with toe pointed. Repeat 20 times alternately, Exercise 3. Stand hips. Rise on the toes. The Cheerful Cherub Speaking of ‘private’ operty — HS\: Snu:h can anyone own? * How much can he eat, how much can he wear? What can he enjoy all 2lone? _ 5 G erect, Swing right Repeat | nes to each | | hands on creatures are to be seen in the Division of Paleontology, New National Mu- leg forward, sideways and back in a wide circle, keeping knee straight and sliding the toe over:the floer. - Bring the right foot d the left and under the instep, lowering the right heel. The left heel is still raised. Begin circulating 16 the left with the left leg, bringing it to rest under the instep of the right ‘Repeat al- ternate leg swinging 20 tim: Keep the toes well pointed. el and seeds have been removed. two tablespoonfuls of butter, add one THE._EVEN SONNYSAYINGS BY FANNY Y. CORY. reindeers. Now I'll an’ ‘'nen, it yer a an’ make Santa There! That's make the sleigh, good girl, I'll try Claus his own self. (Copyright. 1927.) SO o sl O THE DAILY HOROSCOPE Thursday, December 15. Although tomorrow is an uncertain | v in planetary directions, according to astrology, henefic aspects dominate. | Women now come under a sway naking for great activity in public flairs and they will render important service in politics. The seers warn that in politics women will be prominent during 1928, but they will bow to the leadership of men. A brilliant campaign for one wom- an who will aspire to Congress is forecast, but party organizations wil keep the great army of newer voters in the ranks, it is foretold. Tomorrow is read as a fortunate wedding day, since it presages a har- monious partnership with enduring love. Social ambition is likely to possess great numbers of men as well as wom- en, if the 'stars are wisely interpreted. Much extravagance in entertaining is indicated for the Winter season, when there will be distinguished for- ign visitors in America. Honors for an American financier are foreshadowed and great legacies are to be bestowed by men of wealth, who will outdo all whose generosity has preceded theirs, astrologers de- clare. Schools and universities continue to enjoy the most favorable planetary direction, although they will be crit- m icized severely. Persons whose birth date it is have the augury of a year of hard work that will be profitable. Children born on that day may be inclined to be self-contained and in- dependent. The subjects of this sign usually develop slowly (Copyright. Sweet Potatoes-Grapes. Wash two large sweet potatoes and cook until almost tender in boiling salted water. Peel, cut in two length- wise and shape like boats. Remove a portion of the center. Place in a greased baking dish and fill white grapes from which the sr[lnli: e third cupful of sugar, one tablespoon- ful of lemon juice, a little salt and spread over the potatoes and grapes. Bake until light brown in a moderate oven. : PSEIEEIEN Liftle Turkeys. 3 pork: tenderloin lengthwise, but fig’n‘d‘t‘ quite separate them. Fill them with a good bread dressing seasoned to -taste, Fasten the sides together With sharp t« then bake the “turkeys” for 25 minutes in a pan in which there is énough water to cover the bottom. Serve them with a gravy made from the liquid left in the pan. NG _STAR, |it. Ll:ue the queen. with | WORLD FAMOUS STORIES THE FAVOR OF CLEOPATRA By THEOPHILE GAUTIER (Theophile Gautier was a famous French story-writer, novelist and journalist of the nineteenth century: he was born in 1811 and died in 1872. 'His best known novel is demoiselle de” Maupin.”) « More than nineteen hundred years ago a magnificently gilded and painted long sailboat was descending the Nile as rapidly as 50 long oars could drive It crawled over the water like some gigantic beetle. Inside the little tent of honor was a little bed or couch with a reclining figure of a_beautiful woman—an adorable divine head—the most womanly and most queenly of women—Cleopatra, Queen of pt. Beside her stood her favorite slave waving a large fan of ibis feathers. “I am horribly weary,” sald Cleo- patra. “This land crushes and anni- hilates me. Never a cloud, never a drop of rain. I wish that something .[would happen to me—some strange unexpected adventur. “It is’ easy to see,” said the slave, hat the queen has not had an ad- mirer, or some one to be killed, for over a month.” Weary as she was, the most- dreamed-of and most-sung-of woman in the world closed her eyes and slept. And while she slept, nearby on the Nile was a small light boat, and in it was a youth. He was fol- lowing and_watching the vessel that conveyed Cleopatra to her Summer palace. This was a youth of strange char- acter, still young and unloved. His yearning was for the perilous or the unattainable. He preferred to walk where it seemed impossible to ob- tain a foothold, or to swim in a rag- ing torrent. He was of tawny com- plexion, but handsome, and the idol of the maidens who had seen his vigorous manhood. Desiring the unachievable, this young man had fallen in love with Cleopatra. He had at first striven to tame this wild passion, but love, once alive, cannot be strangled. He commenced at last to spend his life wandering about the neighborhood of the queen’s royal presence. In her palace, alone with her slaves, Cleopatra_was still weary when she awoke. Suddenly a whistling sound was heard, and an arrow buried itself in the cedar wall. The queen almost fainted with terror. Had some assas- sin missed his mark? But there on the arrow was a scroll of papyrus bearing these words, “I love you!” These were words for which the Queen of Egypt yearned. She leaned far out and saw on the dark waters of the Nile the swimming form of a man. She dispatched men at once in hot pursuit, and then reclined to think whom this unknown admirer could possibly be. @s for the youth, he knew that he had sent his message home at last. And it had aroused curiosity in the impassive heart of Cleopatra—indeed, there might yet be success! Sooner or later, if he hung around the vicinity of Cleopatra, the young man expected to be caught. He might pay with his life for his bold- ness, but he could not go far away and he always had to return. So he was apprehended, and brought be- “Are you some assassin bribed by Rome?” demanded Cleopatra. “Or for what purpose have you entered these sacred precincts?” . The lad fell on his knees, protest- ing that he had never intended evil. Sincerity and loyalty were written plainly ‘on his features. And Cleo- patra saw that he was handsome. “I love you,” the youth finally man- aged to say. “Al cried Cleopatra. “So it was you who shot the arrow. By Oms, you are a foolhardly wretch! And I remember—I have seen you before haunting the vicinity of my presence, Of course, you expect to be rewarded for your admiration. You expect me to love you in return. Well, why not?” “Queen,” begged the youth, “do not rail at me! I am mad, it is true. I have deserved death—so bid your sol- diers to kill me!” “No. -1 have taken a whim to be mercitul. 1 will give you your life.” “But what should I do with life? For 1 love you!" “Only a Sore Throat” Don’t ever underestimate the danger of a sore . throat, and halts many an ailment before it be- throat; if neglected, it may develop into some- thing serious—as many know to their sorrow. The same goes for a cold; pn time of the year is your great enemy. At the first sign of cold or throat irritation, use Listerine full strength as a gargle, 'Keep it up systematically. Being antiseptic, it immediately attacks countless disease-producing bacteria in mouthand comes dangerous. eumonia at this the . During winter weather, when you are usually subjected to poor air and sharp changes in temper~ ature, it’s a good idea to use Listerine every day as mouth wash and gargle. “‘This pleasant and easy precaution may spare “you a trying and painful siege of illness. Lambert Pharmacal Company, St. Louis, Mo, U. S. A, Never Neglect It 1 ISTERINE SHAVING CREAM It you don’t say this won- derful new cream gives you the coolestshaveyou | ever bad you will be the “Well, then, you shall be satisfied,” sald the Queen of the Nile. “But think the favor of Cleopatra no small thing, worth no small price. You have allowed yourself wild and extravagant dreams. You have imagined yourself | a Caesar or a Mark Antony—vyou have dared to love the queen! “You even dared to think Cleopat might some day love you. Well, that | 1s what is going to happen. 1 will| make your dream come true—it is my | whim, it shall be done. You shall| spend one glorious evening with me— a splendid banquet, the entertainment | of countless slaves, the smiles of a queen. 1 shall lift you from nothing- ness to the heights. But the price of | it all shall be that you die at the com- | pletion of it—with the memory of it | still bright in your mind, but still un-| told. “But what are you doing on vour knees at my feet? Rijse, and give me your arm. Let us go within the palace. i There was then spread a banquet | compared with which the wonders of | Belshazzar's feast must pale—for this was one of the nights of Cleopatra, | Queen of Egypt. All the. pleasure: known to that splendid ancient world were there. It was all within the | space of a few hours, and the su-| premely fortunate youth who had dared all and won was dazzled and | dazzled again. There were dishes of ‘phenicopters tongues and the livers of scarus fish There were eels fattened on human flesh, and cooked in brine. There were dishes of peacocks’ brains, and boars stuffed with living birds. All the marvels of those olden banquets were heaped upon the three table surfaces of the gigantic triclinfum. The wines | of Crete, or Massicus and of Falernu foamed up in a crater wreathed with roses and filled by Asiatic pages. Mu- sicians played upon the sistrum, the tympanum, the sambuke and the harp with one-and-twenty strings. So great | was the music that not even the deep- | voiced thunder could have made itself | heard there. Toward the close of the repast hvmp-backed dwarfs and mummers | engaged in grotesque dances and com. | bats. Then young Egyptian and Greek maidens danced with inimitable | grace. Cleopatra herself arose from her throne, threw aside her royal man. | tle, replaced her starry diadem with a garland of flowers, attached golden castanets to her alabaster hands, and danced before the young man who was to pay for all this splendor by dying at dawn. | Night advanced—the last of the | black hours was ahout to take flight —a faint blue glow entered into the tumult of ruddy light—day was break- | ing. An Ethiopian brought a horn vase to the young man which con- tained a poison so violent that it would have caused any other vase to burst asunder. Flinging his whole life to Cleo- patra in one last look, he lifted 10| his lips the fatal cup in which the en- venomed liquor boiled up hissing. Cleopatra turned pale—she was about to stay thesact and say: “Live and love me still—I desire it! But just then a clarion was heard. Four heralds entered to announce the arrival of Mark Antony. And the youth emptied the fatal cup at a gulp and fell as though struck by lightning. Cleopatra bent her head, shed one burning _tear. “By Hercules, my fair Queen,” cried Antony. “I made all speed in vain. I see 1 have come too late for the anquet is over. But what is this corpse upon the pavement?” Nothing,” answered Cleopatra with a smile. “Only a poison I was testing in case T should ever be taken pris- oner. My dear lord, please sit and let us | Army | may | to dry out in a slow oven. WASHINGTON, D. C., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1927. Willie Willis BY ROBERT OUILLE: “Papa is a polite man an’ T didn't even know he was mad at Mamma uatil he asked me if 1'd like to go to the movies with him.’ (Covyrizht. 19 Washington History BY DONALD A. CRAIG. December 14, 1796.—The Maryland Legislature today agreed to make a loan of $100,000 to the Federal City, in United States 6 per cent stock at par. December 14, 1862.—Great excite- | ment prevails throughout the city day as reports filter through from the of the Potomac telling of great battle with the Army at Fr ksburg, Va., vester- day and tod Wounded ' soldiers reaching the city today reported that the Southern forces seem to have the best of the fighting thus far. It is understood that the Union Army was met by “an overwhelming force,” but some reports say that the unfortunate result of the fighting has been due to the fact that the Confederates are strongly posted on the heights and it is very difficult to reach them. It is understood that all efforts to back the Army of the Potomac hav failed. The fight was close and desperate, with heavy losses on both sides. Among the casualties so far reported are Gen. George D. Bayard of the Cavalry brigade, killed, and Maj. Gen. Hancock, Brig. Gen. Gibbons and Brig. Gen Kimball, wounded. It is believed here that if the enemy is not retreat- ing today, “the bloodiest battle of the century” is being fought. It was re- ported at 1 o'clock that only the Con- federates are firing artillery, our guns remaining silent. Some of the wounded officers who arrived here this morning declared that the Confederates occupy a posi- tion from which they can only be dis- lodged with great loss of life. It is said they can inflict more losses than they will be forced to sustain them- selves. e Candied Apricots. Wash some large dried apricots thoroughly, cover with water, and soak over night. Then drain and care- fully remove the skin from each apri- | cot. Place on a rack to dry out. This take several hours.. Then dip each piece with a fork or pick in granulated sugar and place on a plate A ball of fondant may be placed on top of the apricots if desired. Silver Cake. Cream one-half a cupful of butter | add one and one-third cupfuls of sugar slowly, then add three-fourths. tea: spoonful of vanilla or almond extract Beat four egg whites until stiff and add to the first mixture. Then add alternately two-thirds cupful of milk and two and one-fourth cupfuls of pastry flour sifted with three tea- spoonfuls of baking powder and a pinch of salt. Bake for 45 minutes tch these Greek buffoons dance!” in a moderate oven al Confederate | drive | FEATURES. The Sidewalks | | Good sportsmanship is not a qual-| | ity to be found only on the field of | competitive athletics. ~ Among the many visitors to Washington are those who have | something to sell | to the Govern. | ment. or some | reason, they win or fail to_sell their | wares. The wi ner simoly smil and goes on his | way rejoicing, but the losers often grumble about their ill-luck It was surpris- ing the other night to hear the ntative of rpora- attack sev- eral men whose | sworn duty it is to bargain with business concerns in the matter of Government purchases. | Like all colossal business enter prises, the National Government seeks | to buy the best for its money. A dis- | appointed salesman can scarcely be | | blamed for suffering the pangs of out- rageous fortune. We met one of these |men Monday evening, and in sub- stance he complained that without | | influence in Washington nothing could be accomplished. | “Perhaps,” said he, “if T had pre. sented letters from a dozen Senators |or Representatives, 1 would have r | ceived a ‘break.’ Just because I didn't fuse uny ‘pull’ I don’t get my stuff across." Continuing, he assailed every one generally and specifically. This cus- | |tom is rather ancient. By a curious ircumstance, even while the gentle- nan was talking, we had in our hands book written by a historian in 18 | The author was no Pollyanna him | self, for he, too, took a few lusty swings at the legislators of his time. In 1869, a member of Congress r | ceived $5,000 per annum and mileage. | The writer of the book, long since out of print, said: “The perquisites of members form a considerable item in their compensation. Each may | order large quantities of stationer: for private use; and In this term ‘sta- | | tionery’ are embraced many articles of luxury and extravagance. Mem- | bers receive knives, toothpicks, fans, | combs, pocketbooks and other things; |and it is even said that articles of clothing have been drawn by unprin: | cipled members ‘as stationery.’ Not | long since, the idea was seriously ad- | vanced that it was the duty of the | Government to build residences in the |city for the Semators, and it is prob- able that the scheme would -have | &rown in favor had not the indignant | | whirlwind of public sentiment swept |it away at its birth.” Public men must expect to be glut- | tons for punishment. * ok K % An elderly lady at Union Station | asked a clerk for a half ticket to Jer- {&93’ City. The clerk produced the ticket, stamped it and then inquired, “How old is the child, madame “It's not for a child,” she responded hastily, “it's for me.” “But, madame, you can't travel on |a half ticket,” said the clerk, kindly. “I'd like to know why I can't,” re- turned the lady. “I want a half round-trip ticket to Jersey City, for I'm not coming back.” The agreeable young man then made out a one-way ticket for the |lady and everything was “jake.” | O e To explore Washington seriously is a fascinating experience, To know the early history of Washington is to ap- preciate the present National Capital. For example, Washington is guarded today by a police force of approximate- ly 1400 individuals, including some civilian employes. There are those who declare that the number is in- tion | m | office: |in | a smilar uniform e. | was gray. of Washington BY THORNTON FISHER. sufficient, but hark back to 15 ity was then policed by the Auxiliary ard, a force of 15 men, who pa. trolled durnig the night only. These = and magisttates were not paid ala but depended on the fee sys tem for their hamand. It was fr 1851, however, that the new city police force was established. This organiza tion served during the day, while the Auxiliary Guard continued night wor Both organizations were then salaries, as were the magistrates. two years the total strength o two forces was 15 men each. Doubtless there were no “cat” glars in those days. A » How many of those wko pass the oid Ford Theater daily know that Johr T. Ford of Baltimore, associated with citizens, constructed the theater from the edifice which housed the Iirs Baptist Church? It was never used after the assassination of Presider Lincoln, £ the * K * X In these days of Clark Gr Bucky” Harris, Walter Johnson the annual world series, it mas interesting for the modern fans know that the first ase ball organiza tion in Washing [THE BUCKY HARRIS ton and tha pioneer OF ugy in the South was W the Potomac Bate Ball Club, which was _ inaugurated the Fall of T$he fol- lowing Spring the National Club (not league) was or- ganized. Then fol lowed a number of zations. The who uniform of dark blue pants and jickets and red belts. with jockey caps and chamol iters defeated by the Potomacs, who pt that the The score was 38 to These games were played on a dia mond on the reservation between t grounds of the White House and street. Throngs of Washington zens congregated regularly to watc the teams compete. This section of the public grounds, then entirely un. improved, is now a part of the park system of the city and is used in part as a public base ball ground. Its popular name now, as then, is the White Lot. A knowledge of the past plus a little imagination, contributes an added “kick” to life in the National 1859 wore | Capital. Hot Sandwicge-s.v Chop one-half pound cold bolled ham very fine, or put it through a meat grinder, and moisten thoroughly with prepared mustard. Spread a layer of this mixture be. tween thin slices of stale buttered bread and press firmly together. Beat two eggs slightly, add three-fourths cupful of mitk, and beat again. Dip the sandwich in this egg mixture and saute in a well greased frying pan until a golden brown on both sides. Cut the sandwiches diagonally, each half serving one person. You will need eight slices of bread for this amount of filling. a of Hominy Croquettes. Steam one-fourth cupful of homin: in one and one-half cupfuls of boiling water until the water is absorbed, then add three-fourths cupful of scalded milk and steam until tender. Add two tablespoonfuls of butter and one-half a teaspoonful of salt. Cool, shape, dip in flour, egg and crumbs, fry in deep fat and drain on brown paper before serving. RAISIN CAKE now in a sealed one pound package TENDER, golden cake—studded with raisins! Get Hostess Raisin Cake from your own grocer today. Made the very same way you would make it at home! Only the choicest ingredients are used —selected eggs, creamnery butter, pure milk and sugar, the finest blended cake flour. Hostess Marble Cake and Hostess Pound Cake are just as delicious. Each is wrapped in an attractive one pound package. They are baked here in our Hostess Cake Kitchens and rushed to your grocer’s so you get them always fresh from the oven. - Hosless Cakes Fresh from the oven—at your Grocer’s