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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-16
Today in
Washington History
BY DONALD A. CRAIG.

October Is, 179O.-President Wash.
| ington spent today riding over the pro-
posed site of the new Federal City, be-
| tween Rock Greek and the Eastern
Branch, and returned this evening to
Georgetown, Md. Tomorrow morning
early, he expects to set out for the
Great Falls of the Potomac, whence
he will proceed up the river as far as
| Conococheague Greek, inspecting all the
City.
When the President crossed Rock
Greek this morning from Georgetown
| to examine the region between the
creek and the Eastern Branch he
was accompanied by the principal citi-
zens of Georgetown and the neighbor-
hood. While the President has long
been familiar in a general way with
this territory, he made it point to
examine it In detail today with a special
view to its fitness to become the site
Of the future Capital of the United
States.
Bets are being made by many resi-
dents of Georgetown and the surround
ing territory on whether or not Pres
ident Washington will select a site at
or near this point or farther up the
river. The betting odds are favorable
to the Georgetown or Eastern Branch
| location.
President Washington, however, has
not given any indication, SO far as
known, as to his personal preference
Those persons who favor building the
Federal City between Rock Greek and
the Eastern Branch point to several
natural advantages of This region. For
the most part. it is plain surrounded
by hills. Rising from the plain is
Jenkins Hill. which would be desir-
able site for public buildings. 1t has
been suggested that it would be a
splendid location for the Capitol OF
House Of Congress. From the brow OF
this hill view of the plain and the
Potomac River is obtained and the
| prospect is a beautiful one.
Jenkins Hill rises rather abruptly from
the plain about half way between Rock
Creek and the Eastern Branch. On It's
eastern side it slopes gently TOWARD
the Eastern Branch. presenting rather
the aspect of a plateau than of a
| hill
The rim of hills which partly sur.
round the proposed site Is found on all
sides except on the south. in which di-
rectlon the broad Potomac River flows
Military men say these hills could bt
used for the protection OF the city In
case of war by the erection on then
OF chain of forts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-16

They called the White House sojourn
of Mrs. Julia Gardiner Tyler the Reign
of the Cavaliers" In came the Puri-
tans. however with the advent of Mrs
James X. Polk.
That austere lady frowned on frivoli-
ties. She abolished dancing from the
presidential mansion and gave to all its
social life a severe dignity.
She was a personality distinctly diff
ferent from any of her predecessors.
Reserved-indeed appearing cold to
many-she concerned herself with
maintaining an exalted atmosphere be-
fitting the station of the First Lady of
the Land as she conceived it.
Perhaps the fact that she was child
less had cast chill upon her emotions
She came from the South. but was
not of the so-called aristocracy. She
had been Sarah Childress. daughter of
Capt. Joel and Elizabeth Childress, and
was born on their farm near Muir
freesboro. in Rutherford County, Tenn,
September 4, 1903.
Capt. Childress was in easy circum-
stances and we'll able to educate his
children Sarah Childress was placed
in the Moravian Institute, at Salem, N
c. "strict and most thorough estab-
lishment, where she attained discipline
and culture"
Discipline appears to have governed
her whole subsequent existence. She
married James Knox Polk when she
was 10. From then on. as he rose from
one public Office to another, she regu-
lated everything she did so that she
might properly represent his greatness
She was a sincere and understanding
student of political affairs in a day
when women were not supposed to
know anything about politics. Un-
doubtedly she had better grasp of
public questions than most of the
statesmen" who thronged the WASH
ington of her day. But so wise and
forbearing was she, she discreetly kept
her husbands associates in ignorance
of her knowledge.
The eliminating event in the forma-
ton of her character came in 1894. She
had been married IL years and all
hope of a child had been given up. She
turned to the solace of religion. join
ing the Presbyterian Church at Column
bia, Tenn, the home of her husband,
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AUTUMN
BY D. C. PEATTIE.

The country people always take the
passage Of wild geese overhead as the
seasons chief signals of the approach
of Winter or the coming of Spring.
And, in a rough sort of way, probably
they ere right. Most birds, in their
migrations, travel in the night and
rest and eat by day. so that their actual
fight is usually only observed by MOON
light through telescope, or by the
beams of lighthouse. The geese YOU
may glimpse sometimes, weaving their
different figures, the noblest of which
is their famous flying wedge, in a
stormy Autumn sky, when the clouds
are rolled up, wild and threatening be-
hind the trees atop the hill
Not the mystery of the nautilus, nor
the windflower, nor the dragon fiv's
wing, nor the periodical cicada seems
so marvellous. Of course. one NAV as
sumo certain causes of the southwark
trend of bird life in Autumn, such.
for instance, as the failing of food in
the North as Winter draws on. This
is perfectly true and is a cause, but
the gueese, for instance, do not gently
edge southwark, eating as they 60,
though some birds do migrate in this
fashion. On the contrary, the geese
oACcH Hy udy ana nlgnt IOr several Gays
in succession, intent, with an almost
human abstractness of purpose, on at
tanning a distant object with the least
possible waste of time.
The golden plover hops off from
South America for nonstop flight to
Nova Scotia, covering as many nauti-
cal miles as a transatlantic flyer. Tell
me, II any one can. who taught it the
way across the ocean mr. whv cenero :
ton after generation, it chooses this
route, when it could fly the whole of the
way by land, and have rest and food
on the journey. Birds. like cats, have
a tendency to do the same thing in the
same way forever, and that is all the
explanation that can be given.
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long eerie shadows about the ancient
dining room A colored nanny
served the food-the sort of nanny
Al Jolson became famous singing about
How many horses have you?" the
owner was asked.
Il don't know" he replied.
How many cows have you?"
Il really don't have any idea" said
he. Il think 1 have about 100 acres,
but 1 am not sure. This is my only
dissipation. / come down here every
week. There is no telephone to dis
turb me and the primitive condition
OF the place takes me into a different
world"
Ghosts of early tenants seemed to
frolic about the place after nightfall,
and somehow We could hear slaves
grooming negro melodies of ante-bellum
vintage. 1t was not difficult to vision
a host of pretty girls in hoop skirts
surrounded by young Confederate off,
GERS. The exercise of a little magma
ton accomplishes wonders in such a
place.
X x X
Some folks shudder at the spuroach
OF a telegraph messenger or special
delivery carrier. Bad news so often
accompanies such missives. Women
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-16
BY J. p. GLASS.

| where they went between sessions of
Congress. Faithful and devout, when
she entered the White House she fol-
lowed to the letter every tenet of her
faith.
That stately mansion grew. If posi-
ble more stately, more decorous.
| Visitors who came to the White
House found her "a very handsome
woman, whose black hair and dark
| eyes and complexion were reminiscent
Of a Spanish DONNA" 1t was noted
that, Notwithstanding her religious ten
denotes. she showed an excellent taste
| in dress" She was, in fact, better
looking and better dressed than any of
| her guests.
With all her reserve, however, Mrs.
Polk was kind-hearted, charitable and
very democratic She made no diff
i ferentiation in her treatment of those
with whom she came in contact, what
ever their station
Almost her last act in Washington
was to attend church and take part in
communion. The pastor addressed his
remarks to her felicitously.
She went back to Tennessee with
Mr.. Polk at the close of his term filled
with a sense of the Importance of their
| position. 1t was the object of all her
| ldtcI HE W pIcSeTN6 JtlS last nudIlCc
OF this picture which had formed in
| her mind
Mr.. Polk had purchased house &C.
] cupying the most commanding position
in Nashville and had enlarged and
ornamented 1t in style to make it a
proper residence for former occupants
of the White House. 1t was called
Polk Place" He did not live long to
enjoy 1t.
Mrs. Polk had a small marble temple
erected in the grounds. and there his
body was placed. On three sides of a
monument inside the structure the rec
ord of his life was set down by her in
orderly array. AS long as she lived
she kept his study just as he left it.
No hands but her own were DEVOTED
to this care.
Thenceforth she lived in almost COM
plete retirement. Only in going to
church was she seen in public She
moved slowly on in somber dignity to-
ward the final chapter.
tCopyrieht. 1921
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-16
| SOME Folks S+tcDeR
| At TELsG GRAMS

into the hoose-gow Perhaps. too, We
had llnconsciously violated an ordi-
nance. Had some one we knew been
killed? All this and thousand more
fears passed before us dizzilv.
Eyes. yes go on" we said family.
Did you lose anything?" continued
the voice.
Yes. purse" we murmured.
We'll if you will come over to the
station. we have it here"
We were in such a weakened condi-
ton that We could scarcely thank the
officer
Anticipation of trouble is one of the
worst faults of the human race. we
once knew man who received tele-
gram. He became so nervous that he
refused to open it for fear that its con-
tents bore ill news. Next morning his
curiosity overcame his fear. and he
tremblingly unfolded the yellow sheet.
He was astonished when he discovered
that it was an offer of a position from
a large corporation, with a Is per cent
increase over the salary he was re-
ceiving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-16

the part Is on the left side of the head.
Comb the hair away from the part until
1t is quite smooth. Now comb your hair
forward little over your forehead and
up again to form the first wave. Place
your first finger on one side of the wave
and your second finger on the other
side, so that you may pinch up the
wave between the two fingers. Form
the second wave with your comb and
third fingers. When you make the next
wave, move your hand along so that the
new wave may be pinched between your
first and second fingers. Wave both
sides in this way. Pinch each wave
again to make 1t sharper and then adj
just silk hair net and let your hair
dry. LOIS LEEDS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-16

There are certain dishes a hostess
always delights to serve, either because
she excels in the making of them or
because they are novel to her guests.
In the latter case the dish varies with
the occasion. since the idea of some
thing different" is uppermost.
The article of food may be some
thing as simple as hot chocolate.
remember one woman who made such
delicious chocolate that at a church
supper one method of making money
was found in selling her special recipe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-16
Pan Broiled Ham Slice.

Heat a frying pan very hot and lay a
slice of ham in it to broil. Let brown
slightly, then reduce the heat and cook
slowly. Cover the pan to allow the
ham to steam the last few minutes of
cooking. When done delicately Drowned
remove 1t to the platter ana serve. This
serves four or five persons. and the time
of preparation is about 20 minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-16

Z D ~ z Z a. 1 are
prone to fear their
receipt. The So
called sturdier sex,
however. IS not i'm
hume to fright.
The tranquility
of Sunday after
noon was disturbed
by the ringing of
the telephone bell.
Responding to the
summons we heard
a male voice saw,
This is the fifth
precinct police sta
ton" Police sta
ton! Yegods and
little fshesl A
+ r i e n d /. perhaps,
had heen tossed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-16
Finger Waving the Hair,

Dear Miss Leeds: Please send me in
structions on how to finger wave my
hair with water. OLLIE F.
Answer-You forgot to inclose a
stamped, self-addressed envelope with
your request, so could not answer your
question through the mail. But since
there are many others interested In fin
ger waving, 1 am glad to give few
hints on the subject here. The wave
is put in while the hair is damp, after
shampoo or after the hair has
been steamed. A wet comb run through
the hair will sometimes make it damp
enough to wave. Let us suppcse that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-16
DEI,MONTCO POTATOES

Make white sauce as follows:
Melt 2 tablespoons butter. cream
in 2 tablespoons flour; add l cup
milk, teaspoon salt, pepper, and
stir until 1t thickens. Add 2 cups
cold potatoes, cut in small dice
and put in earthen baking dish.
Cover top with y cup finely cut
cheese and bake in good oven
until cheese is melted and brown
ed a little.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-16

which the owner
admits has never
been outside of the
city. He confesSes
that he is a bug on
collecting stickers.
and insists that
his trav e Ii n g
friends bring back
a supply. A hotel
sticker from every
capital in Europe
Is pasted on his
bag, which he sell
dom uses. If the
man were not so
modest ne would
be regarded as a
-four fusher." 1t
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COLLECTS SUCKERS
EOp BAS-

is simply hobby, nothing more.
X +
Last week end was spent at one of
the most picturesque places within 60
miles of the city The house. accord
ing to our host. is over 200 years old.
Even If it were two years old, we would
have liked it.
Each week end the owner leaves
Washington to revel in the house, sans
electric light, sans telephone, sans all
modern improvements.
Oil lamps provided illumination and
the lamp on the dining room table cast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-16
| ITCHY P|MPLES !.
|D|SF|GURED FACE.
Festered and Formed Hard, Red
Spots. Healed by Cuticura.

81 had irritating pimples on my
face. They festered and when
opened formed hard, red spots. The
pimples itched and burned, espe-
cially during the summer months,
causing me to scratch. The pimples
looked awful and dishgured my face.
tried other remedies which did
my face no good. I started using
Cuticura Soap and Ointment and
the pimples began to disappear. /
continued using them and in three
and half months was healed"
(Signed) Wesley McGlothin, So
Broadway, Emory Gap, Tenn.
Cuticura Soap, Ointment and
Talcum are all you need for all
toilet uses, Soap to cleanse, ONT
ment to soothe, Talcum to powder.
Soap 25e. Ointment Is and SOC. Talcum sc. Sold
everywhere. Sample each free. Address:
"cutienrA IAboratOzfeA Dgp& q, Maiden. MasS"
49, Cuticura Shaving Stick Use. y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-16
PERSONAL HEALTH SERVICE
BY WILLIAM BRADY, M. ID.

absolutely. It will be the same with the
third Brady symphony, whether We shall
be able to give away copies or require
few cents per copy to cover the cost.
No such system of exercises can COM
pare with daily walking as a health
habit. For all who can possibly afford
1t there is no form of exercise. sport,
game, recreation or diversion quite so
beneficial as two miles of oxygen on
the hoof. three times a day. or six miles
in one hike. I estimate that the rendi-
ton of the third Brady symphony is
equivalent to two-milk walk, in effect
on metabolism or oxygenation.
(Copyright, 1921
The School of Education of the Gel
lege of the City of New York is offer
ing course in voice and diction, de-
signed to give abundant drill in breath
ing. voice production, voice projection
and diction.
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Hickory Nut Biscuits.

Sift together two cupfuls of -four, half
a teaspoonful of salt and one heaping
teaspoonful of baking powder. Work in
well one heaping tablespoonful of lard.
then add two tablespoonfuls of sugar
and cupful of chopped hickory nuts.
To this add sufficient milk to make a
soft dough. Mold this into individual
biscuits and bake in a moderate oven.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-16
DELICIOUS WAFFLES

Two cups -four, teasoons bak-
ing powder. / teaspoon sugar, p
teaspoon salt, 1-3 cups milk. 8
eggs (separated). 2 tablespoons
melted butter. Mix flour, baking
powder, sugar and salt. Mix
yolks. beaten we'll with milk. add
to flour gradually, beating in
smoothly. Lastly fold in beaten
whites and butter. Have waffle
iron hot and we'll creased. Put
enough batter in each section to
fill % full (after a little prac-
tice you will know Just how much
to use). Cover and turn and
cook on other side until we'll
Drowned. Serve on hot plates with
butter or strip.
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ING WAYS.
1t was quite unlike ordinary chocolate,
without being any more expensive.
It used dash of cornStarch well mixed
with cold milk and few grains of salt.
1t took only half milk with half water,
but the moment before taking from the
fire well beaten egg was whipped into
the liquid and the whole was delicately
favored with vanilla.
Unsweetened chocolate was used, not
cocoa, and little sugar was added dur
ing the cooking. Top such a beverage
with whipped cream and the very sound
of it is enough to make your mouth
water. Ten cents was asked for the
recipe, which was cleverly handed out
to purchasers just as they we're leaving
One of my friends seldom fails to
have dish that is just bit different
from those ordinarily served whenever
she gives luncheon or dinner. It may
be that the favor is especially notable,
the combination of ingredients odd or
the dish is from some strange locality.
Interest is always centered in guessing
what makes the dish different" If the
company consists of her special friends,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-16
ST11FFED CELERY.

Mix cream cheese with little
cream or butter, season to taste,
press each stalk heaping full as
you arrange them on dish. Sprinkle
each lightly with paprika. Rogue
fort cheese may be used.
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MOTHERS
Sterilizing Nipples.
AND THEIR CHILDREN

One mother says:
After boiling the babys rubber nip
Piles 1 lift them from the pan with the
wire strainer used for orange juice. 1t
needs sterilizing anyway, and the nip
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-16
A Rnnrh Skin.

Dear Miss Leeds: Cd In the Winter
time my face is chapped and sore all
the time and in the Summer it is
chapped most of the time and appears
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-16

Another bridge talk will appear in
next Tuesdays Star.
Mrs: Munce will answer queries in
regard to bridge problems. Address
your letters in care of The Star.
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MENU FOR A DAY.

BREAKFAST
Stewed Prunes.
Cornmeal Mush with Cream.
Scrambled Eggs.
Wafles, Maple Sirup.
Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Cream of Pea Soup.
Finger Rolls.
Stuffed Celery.
Apple Tart
Tea.
DINNER.
Cream of Onion Soup.
Fried Cod.
Delmonico Potatoes.
Boiled squash.
Raw Carrot Salad.
Raisin Cracker Pudding, Hard
Sauce.
Coffee.
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s. Bridges.
7. Turkish coin.
8. Market place.
9. Less common.
10. Puff up.
1S. Engineering degree (abbr.).
10. Indefinite article.
20. Fighter.
81. Upon.
26. Heathen.
q. Time past.
20. Lariat.
so. Stings.
81. Metric unit.
80. Concerning.
80. GreeN letter.
"a. Winged.
SO. Mohammedan dignitary.
40. Sphere.
Al. French King.
AZ. Gamin.
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Across.
/. West Indian Island.
6. Extra
Ii. Kind of bird.
IL. 3.1416.
10. Unit of capacity (abbr.).
IA Make amends.
IS. River in Livonia.
16. Openings.
II. Causes.
% Soak
%. Undetached piece of a statue.
"a. Street (abbr)
25. Exist.
IS. Equality of value.
29. Pound (abbr.).
81. Fragrance
IS. Grow old.
So. Dreadful.
81. Portuguese colony.
SO. Pronoun.
SO. Blood vessel.
43. Insect.
A. Engineering degree (abbr.).
As. Fractional coin.
IS. Comes close to.
Al. Live.
/. Core
2. Small island.
3. Artificial language.
4. A number.
5. Wrath.
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ANSWER 10 Yesterdays PUZZLE
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-23

great church, prayed that she might be taken to join her mother, a father and baby brother. who but a short time before had passed on to the other world. She thought if she had only one blossom to offer instead of the weeds, her prayer might be answered. J
 Yet even as she prayed radi- ance shone about her and pres ence came beckoning her to fol- low. Rising, she followed the presence, even to the altar. and placed upon it her offering of weed stalks. The presence looked down upon her and smiled and the child raised her face to his and on her wan countenance was re- flected the same wondrous smile {; and as she smiled, about the yellow seeds burst forth leaves of glori- ous crimson forming a flaming star of wondrous beauty. seeming ly imbued with the spirit of fire It was thus the Flaming Ssar our c hr B [ m s poinsettia, was Florence Harris Wells.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-23
BIRTH OF FLAMING STAR;
 CHRISTMAS POlNSETTIA

The name Poinsettia comes from Doctor Poinsett of Charleston, S. C., who introduced it into culti- yation.
 The story of it's birth as a Christmas flower is not so well known.
 It is the story of a little Mexi- can girl, orphaned and alone, On Christmas eve with her meager offering of tall weed stalks, heavy with large yellow seeds, clasped tightly in her poor little half-froz- en hands.
 There were other offerings of great beauty and price laid upon the altar, and the poor little girl. alone in a shadowy corner of the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-23
FACTS AND FANCIES

A fall of snow on Christ mas day is regarded as the sign of a lucky New Year.
 Turkey first became the Christmas dish in the reign of James I, who could not eat the bear's head usually provided.
 One kiss for each berry was the original mistletoe ritual, a berry being removed as a kiss was taken. o
 The first Christmas card was published so years ago.
 Christmas carols origin ated in the Eleventh cen tury, being sung between the scenes of the miracle and mystery plays of the period. a
 Christmas trees originated in Germany, and crackers in France.-Montreal Herald.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-23

Oh, how Jeans heart sang a quiet, happy little song all to itsef.
 It was wonderful to think he would never be happy without her. The thought of his unhap- piness without her made her re- joicel
 It had been a stupid quarrel 1t had been hard saying such mean things when both of them knew they didn't mean it.
 "Joan!' He caught sight of the mistetoe. And the house fairly creaked aloud with excite ment. The electric globe in the old lamp holder made no differ ence. Here was youth and TO- nance and gayety. Here was the mistletoe inspiring what every true mistletoe should inspire.
 "Joan," called the family from within. Who is there?"
 Barry she answered. Hes taking off his coat"
 Barry took off his. coat then and went inside.
 They were clasping hands.
 The mistletoe looked quite elat ed.
 T did a good job," the thistle toe patched up a quarre and renewed a romance"
 Good work" said the house T approve of you"
 Merry Christmas" the thistle toe ended.