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devil fish. They also call it the blood
sucker. In legend 1t is the kraken
| Sailors in general call it the poulp
Science says 1t is cephalopod.
When swimming the octopus stays In
its sheath, so to speak, though 1t has
none. It swims with its arms held
close. It is like sewed-up sleeve with
a fist inside 1t. This fist pushes through
the water and progresses with an in
distinct wavy movement. Its two eyes,
though large, are not very noticeable,
being the same color as the water.
In search Of prey the octopus hides.
It contracts and condenses itself. It
reduces itself to the simplest possible
expression, until 1t could be confused
with its own shadow. It looks like no
more than ripple OF the waves. II
resembles anything except living
thing.
The octopus is a hypocrite. If you
nav no attention to IL 1t will suddenly
open. It Is a jelly-like mass with will
of its own. Can you imagine anything
more frightful? 1t Is blob Of glue
filled with hatred.
This hideous ocean monster turks in
the most beautiful azure of the limpid
waters Of the sea. It gives no warn
ing Of its approach, which makes 1t all
the more terrible. AS soon as you see
it you are probably caught. At night,
however, the octopus is phosphorescent.
From a high rock one can sometimes
see the octopus lurking in the depths
beneath. spread out like pallid radia-
ton Of light in the shadows specter
sun.
The octopus has no bones, no blood
and no flesh-speaking in the ordinary
sense Of those words. 1t Is fiabby.
There is nothing In tit Is just skin.
You could turn its eight tentacles or
arms wrong side out, like the fingers OF
glove: 1t has one orifice. in the cen
ter Of its radiating arms. This orifice
is both mouth and vent. The entrance
is the exit in this monster.
The whole creature is gllastly cold.
No horror could ever equal the sudden
appearance OF the octopus-not even
Medusa with her snaky locks. No grasp
| It Is a pneumatic machine which at
tacks you. You have to combat a
vacuum with live paws. 1t neither
scratches nor bites.
A bite Is something to be feared, but
no less so than r1onstrous suction.
A claw Is nothing beside mighty suck
er. When claw touches you il means
that part Of creature Is entering your
flesh. When sucker attacks you 1t
means that you are entering the beast.
| Your muscles swell. Your nerves
writhe. Your skin cracks. Your blood
spurts forth and mingles with the
lymph Of the octopus. The creature
superimposes itself upon you by thou
sand seeming mouths-the monster in
i corporates itself with the mantle man
amalgamates himself with the mon
ster-together you form one creature
This nightmare is upon you. The
tiger can only devour you. but the
, octopus breathes you I'M It draws you
| TO 1t and into 1t. You are bound en-
| shared. powerleSs You feel yourself
slowly emptied into a terrible pond
| which Is the monster itself.
One cannot tear himself away from
! the octopus. To try 1t is to become
| more securely held To escape yod
/ must plunge knife into the one vul
| nerabie spot-~the head. You tear Out
the head as you would wrench out a
tooth.
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way Iva 1C 81
foolish. Eloise, wake up, dear, and see
where Lee turned. Norman, don't go
so fast. We can't see a thing. What
is that man motioning about ahead?
Don't stop. Yes. stop. The road is
under repair There goes that funny
noise again Be careful. somebody
wants to pass us.
Papa Cleaning out)-Stop your blow
ing and 60 ahead. / hear you. Some
people have got to pass everything on
the road.
Mamma-Look, Norman. Isn't that
the cutest place. No. Otto. we won't
stop for any hot dogs or ginger pop.
We're going to eat soon and it'll spoil
your appetite.
Papa-There 1t goes! / knew that
right rear tire wouldn't last (ClimbS
out and begins to Jack the wheel upo
?li
Mamma--It isn't necessary to talk
like that. Just because I ask you to
take us out riding on the only day we
can be together. you carry on as
though it we're hardship. Otto. leave
that switch alone and stop blowing the
horn while your father fixes the tire.
tTire is finally adjusted and they are
off again)
Mamma-Norman can't you open
that window? 1t is sitting in here.
Oh there's another sign. Another his
torical spot. No, 1t says. Curve ahead"
Norman, do look out for the curve
ahead. Eloise. look at the moo COWS.
Lots of moo cows. That's where We get
our milk
Otto--No, the milkman brings 1t.
Papa--Shall We stop and have some
lunch? CThey stop and have lunchl
Mamma-There's a sign says Burn
side" Norman. why do you have to
drive so fast by those signs? We can't
read thing. You do want to drive
so rapidly. Eioise, you can't get out
now
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THE GARDEN
BY MARY POTTER DAVIS.

Mount Vernons quaint old garden
looks as If Martha Washington might
have lust passed along its boX-bordered
walks. One can almost see her in the
"far end" as the gardeners call 1t,
gathering rose leaves for rose water.
The drone of childish voices seems to
come from a little white, octagonal
wooden building In the corner of the
garden nearby the schoolroom where
the Gusts children reGited their lessons.
A sage palm from Gen. Washingtons
time is still found in the conservatory.
In the early days there were other ex-
otics here, some presented by 1rienos,
and some bought from the garden OF
John Bartram of Philadelphia. FORM
ing part of tall hedge Is one OF the
four original strawberry shrubs, or caly-
canthi. sent by Jefferson to Mount YER
non. and named by John Washington
for Adams, jefferson, Madison ana
Monroe. The three others have OF late
years Welded to Times wear ana Tear,
but slips from the one surviving pusn
have furnished three more, two OF Wnicn
form the centerpieces of circles ana one
a cornerpiece for a box-bordered pea.
The rosebushes named by George wash
ineton for his mother and his wife'S
lovely granddaughter still grow ana
bloom in the garden. the Mary WASH
ington in the far end" and the Nelly
Gusts in another bed, near the green
house. 1t was Mrs. Washingtons Gus
tom to invite a distinguished guest 10
plant a tree or shrub in the garden,
and two hydrangeaS planted oy La
fayette still survive.
Washington is said to have done the
most of the work OF planning his farm
and gardens, between the end OF the
Revolution and his election to the
presidency. The war-weary general
probably spent the happiest years OF
his life In this way. He Is thought
TO have used Masonic emblems IN the
design of the fiower-beds In the garden
A book compiled by the James River
Garden Club gives an explanation OF
the figures used.
There is nothing more enchanting
than to linger In the Mount vernon
gardens on beautiful Fall day, the
dahlias zinnias and asters gay in their
Autumn coloring, the southern sun
bringing out the last sweet breath OF the
late roses-even the century-old bushes
brayely showing two or three iran
white flowers as their farewell to sum
mer-and the fragrance OF the COX
rising like incense in this garden OF
the past to the God of all such peace
full beauty. the same yesterday, TO-DAY
and forever"
Northern visitors to Mount Vernon
sometimes ask the gardener the name
of a bush strange to them-the crepe
myrtle-and admire Its exquisite now
ers, These are found In many Southern
gardens, as are box hedges, the Dog
wood, white and pink; the fragrant
Jasmine, the Chickasaw and Cherokee
rose, the great white magnolia and the
camellia.
The Magnolia Gardens. near Charles
ton, s, c.. are not only noted for their
magnolia and oak trees, but for their
wonderful azaleas, which grow to an
unusual height and are of great variety
OF colors. Japonicas and wistaria also
abound
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you with us again. (BangD What was
that, Norman? i think we have pune
ture. Better stop here. No, pull in
further, so other cars can pass. Oh,
it's the car In front of us. That's good.
Norman, hear a funny noise again. 1t
would be terrible If we got stuck out
here. (They approach a cross-road.
Signs point in every direction) To
the right, Norman, the sign says.
Papar-We go straight ahead. You
can see the road to the right Is dirt
one.
Mamma-Maybe We go to the left
here. Stop and ask somebody before
We get lost.
Papa-Ask who?
Mamma--Anybody Ask that colored
boy there. (They inquire and are told
to keep going straight)
Papa-This car Is cutting UP. 1t
won't make the grade somehow. 1
guess its the ignition. Listen. (They
stop and listen to the radiator boiling.
Steam is escaping. too knew it. I
don't see why we had to come out
today anyway. You always want to 60
riding some place, when we have per-
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Black Costumes for Mourning
BY MARY MARSHALL.

! To avoid such possible confusion many
women wearing black from choice al
ways add touch of color obvious
enough to make any misunderstanding
| impossible. To discerning observer.
however there are differences besides
this bright touch Of color that ought to
be enough.
For instance. with mourning apparel
stockings should always be Of black
They may be as sheer as you like, but
still they should be black. Shoes should
be all black-with buckle or ornament
of dull black. The black material chosen
should be of dull surface and jewelry, II
worn. should be confined to dull silver
dull Jet or pearlS--and the pearls should
be unlimited and small Usually the only
diamonds permitted are those In the en-
gagement ring.
Save in deep or first mourning it is
permissible to wear combinations of
black and white. but they should be of
the striking magpie sort. Some of the
black and white printed chiffons and
dull silks may be chosen for the frock,
though the coat is preferably all black
And the figure of the print should not
be of staring. startling design.
The sketch shows a mourning en-
semble in excellent taste, the frock and
lining of the coat consisting of black
and white chiffon printed in a softly
shaded design, The hat chosen was all
black lightweight straw and the fur col
lar was silver foX-black with white tip
on the tail.
Pierrot collars are very much in FASH
ion and are worn to give the finishing
touch to many light Summer frock.
Many of the best dressed women wear
them and you will find them most be-
coming II you would like to make one
or two for yourself, please send me
stamped, self-addressed envelope and I
will send you sketch with a diagram
pattern and directions for making.
tCopyright. IaoSD
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Today in
Washington History
By DONALD A. CRAIG.

July 10, 1894 full corps of Con-
federates, commanded by Gen. Early,
after defeating the Union troops under
Gen. Lew Wallace yesterday at the
Monocacy River, Is marching toward
Washington. Between 500 and 1000
of the enemy entered Rockville tonight
and passed through to point a few
miles this side of the village. Hating
there a while. they retraced their
bivouacked for the night. A Union
cavalry force under Col Lowell Is
being thrown out to ascertain their
strength and character. Other bodies
of Confederates, belonging to the in
yading force under Early, are march,
ing toward this city.
Gen. Wallace endeavored to stop the
enemy with greatly inferior force ana
was compelled after a sharp battle to
withdraw. He went In the direction
of Baltimore, but iC is understood the
Confederates are not following him in
that direction,
There Is great excitement in Wash
ington today. Citizens are arming and
preparing to go out mounted to Tight
the invading cavalry. A battle on the
outskirts of this city within COM
parativeIy few hours seems inevitable.
1t is learned in official quarters that
the garrison manning the city's de-
lenses is to be strengthened at once oy
veteran force from a distant quarter.
Arms will be given out tomorrow TO
the employees of several Government
departments who have organized for
the defense of the city. The large
number of men employed in the Quar-
termasters Department here mustered
this afternoon at their various rem
devious for drill They are ready for
instant service Plans were made by
the clerks of the Adjutant Generals
once to drill fully armed and equip
ped in front Of Lafayette Square to-
morrow.
Some patients IN local hospitals who
are able to bear arms for a short time
will be sent out tomorrow. 1t Is un-
derstood that about $50 will go from
Campbell Hospital the first thing in
the morning. The force Of Marines
in the city is understood to be under
marching orders.
Latest advices indicate that the Con-
federates have no intention, at least
for the present, of striking toward Bal
timore, but are directing their atten-
ton toward washington. It IS believed.
however, that they may cut the rail-
road between Washington and Balu-
more in the vicinity of Laurel and
interrupt communication between the
Capital and the North.
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During the Summer months the av-
erage Washingtonian "gasses up the
family vehicle and disappears from
town over the week end. Last Sunday
every road leading from the city was
filled with machines scattering to ia
vorite resorts. If members OF the fam
iIy return on speaking terms with each
other it is certain that a good time
was not had by all.
Papa. in the front seat-Harrist, close
that door and lets get goin'. We should
ought to left at 5 o'clock.
Mamma, In the back seat, with little
Eloise and Otto-I've been ready since
4 o'clock. II you had all I've had to
do to get ready we never would get
started. It's all right for you men TO
complain. You have nothing TO do but
take care of yourselves.
Papa-All right, let's don't argue.
Here we go.
Mamma (three blocks away from the
housed Norman! Norman! Turn
around and go back. l think l forgot
to lock the back door
Papa-I locked It, I think we'd bet
ter get some gas. (StopS at next filling
station and takes on cargo OF gaso..
line. oil and water. Also gets out and
checks on the tires for the forty-first
time) Now we're all set. (They cross
the Highway Bridge)
Mamma-What Is that funny ticking
noise under the car? Look out where
you're going, Norman. You almost nit
that machine. You are so reckless
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table. So many of the Older type bath
rooms are large enough to accommodate
an arrangement such as this. and II
yours is without tile and you feel that
Il is hopeless to try to make 1t attractive
just redecorate 1t along the following
lines:
Finish the woodwork In light green
and treat the walls In an apricot ground
paper with a bouquet design. This may
be given coat OF thin varnish or shell
lac TO act as preventative and also add
to the richness of effect. There are
some very delightful bathroom wall
papers now made with steam-resisting
surfaces, SO that the addition Of a coat
of varnish Is not necessary.
The floor covering may be OF green
iaspe linoleum. the glass curtains Of
lavender organdy and the small shirred
valance at the top may be of green
ground Powered chintz.
Lavender organdy may be used for
the skirt of the dressing table with
plain skirt OF lavender Sateen beneath
1t. and the shades for the candlesticks
would be effective II of lavender dotted
swiss.
tCopyright 1879
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THE DAILY
HOROSCOPE


Many benefici influences will be
active tomorrow, according to astrology,
| which reads in the skies much that is
| favorable.
Under this rule. there should be fore
sight and wise vision. making for sue
cess in whatever project is undertaken.
This should be an uncommonly lucky
date for ocean Sailings, and great
| throngS of European tourists from
America will enjoy vacations abroad. 1t
is foretold
Money matters are subject to stimu-
lating influences under the direction of
the stars 1t is an suspicious day for
interviewing bankers or even creditors.
All the aspects seem to presage i'm
mense world enterprises in business, and
great combinations of capital.
AS the year closes thrilling events will
be foreshadowed, and they will add
prestige to the United States.
The days rule is fortunate for polit-
ical candidates and for those who are
conducting their campaigns.
Women viii render valiant service in
election work, the Seers propheSy, but
they must not expect rewards COM
mensurate with their achievements.
AStrologerS point out tnat women are
only beginning to obtain a stable place
in public affairs, and that they are
merely building for future power.
In the next decade women are to pro-
mote far-reaching reforms and to gain
marvellous success in civic matters, 1t Is
forecast.
Labrador should gain much this Sum-
mer as a resort, for it Is subject to
planetary influences promising marked
development and progress.
Winds may cause destruction this year
in the West Indies and Florida.
Persons whose birth date 1t is begin
a year of great Importance In their lives
If their horoscope Is rightly read.
Children born on that day probably
will have a natural bent for finance
Many bankers are born under this sign.
tCopyright. 1927
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The Sidewalks of Washington
BY THORNTON FISHER.

Papa-Well, guess we better turn
around and go back. Let's Try another
road Here's a dirt road that ought
to take us some place. (They drive for
three miles over a dirt road and en-
counter Road closed" sign)
Papa-WeIl have to turn around.
Watch that ditch back there. No. on
the other side. That's 1t. (They finally
back and turn
Mamma-You should have known
better than to take this road. There
goes that funny knocking again.
(Several hours later they enter their
own driveway
Mamma-Norman think II was just
perfect trip, wasn't it? Wake up.
children, we're home again. Bring the
rest of those sandwiches in and we'll
finish them up.
And good time is had by ALL
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Chop Suey.

Boil one cupful o. macaroni In sailed
water until tender. Let two and one
half cupfuls OF stcwed tomatoes and
one cupful of celery simmer with two
slices of onion until the celery is
cooked Melt one and one-half table
spoonfuls of butter in a frying pan. IN
1t brown one pound of hamburg steak
then add the drained macaroni. Stir
we'll add the tomato combination. stir
again and cook thoroughly. Add one
and one-haif tablespoonfuls of butter
and season to taste. Serve with crack
ers. This Ii full meal,
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BRAIN TESTS

The following is another type used
hy the United States Army.
Allowing yourself one minute, reao
over the following list of word pairs.
II the words in the pair mean almost
the same thing. draw q line unoer
SAME. II they have opposite meanings
draw line under the word OPPOSITE
Cd Origin-Source
Same Opposite
90 Accept--Reject
Same Opposite
go Priceless-Invaluable
Same Opposite
l4) Parallel--Intersecting
Same Opposite
f5) Misunderstanding
Same Opposite
(6) Concur-AsSent
Same Opposite
CD Many--One
Same Opposite
(6) On-On
Same Opposite
90 Cause-Effect
Same Opposite
(i0) Bounded-Infinite
Same Opposite
I'D Greedy-Beneyolent
Same Opposite
(l2) Observation-Disclosures
Same Opposite
/. same: 2. opposite; 3, same. 4, OPP
posite: S. opposite; 6. same; z, opposite
8. opposite: 9, opposite; 10. opposite; II,
opposite; H.. same.
tCopyright, 1927
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WASHINGTON PIE.

Cream one-third cup butter
with one cup sugar, add beaten
yoIks two eggs and beat for five
minutes. Sift one and one-hait
cups -four with one and one-hali
teaspoons baking powder, little
salt and add one cup milk; flavor
with one teaspoon vanilla. fold In
stiffiy beaten egg whites and bake
In two buttered pie tins. When
cool. put two cakes together with
thick layer raspberry jam be-
tween and cover with three
fourths cup heavy cream beaten
until stiff with one tablespoon
sugar and favored slightly with
vanilla.
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Ny Neighbor Says:

Soap Jelly. made by dissolving a
large bar of soap in two quarts Of
boiling water and two tablespoon
fuls of kerosene is a great aid In
keeping slate or porcelain sinks
clean and shiny.
Save the wax paper that bread
is wrapped in. 1t is excellent for
cleaning off gas and coal ranges
after frying or cooking a meal on
them.
If the wooden handle of your
coffee percolator catches fire and
can no longer be attached to the
percolator, a new handle may be
purchased. They are easily at
tached.
To clean nickel mix silver polish
with a little water. When dry
wipe of powder and polish with
a clean dry cloth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-10

Look at Your First Finger.
/. Is its tip pointed2
2. Is 1t comic gracefully rounded?
3. Is it square (straight across?
4. Is 1t spatulate (the tip broader
than the knuckle below it?
S. Is the finger crooked?
8. Does 1t lead toward the second
finger?
/. You are apt to be a religious mys-
tic, living on much too high plane.
Your intuition is strong and accurate;
you should always rely on first impress
sions
2. You are inherently religious (this
does not mean church-going religion.
but a deep inner conviction) and you
are intuitive and idealistic. You must
admire and be proud Of the one you
love-
3. A practical viewpoint and good
common sense, coupled with your strong
ambition and natural leadership, are apt
to make you power In the business
world.
4. In religion, In business and In love
you are original. More than that, you
are ambitious and energetic. These
traits, added TO originality, make you
decidedly hustler-and a getter!
5. Shrewdness In your leadership
makes you plan each move, and thus
you always outwit the other fellow.
Even your ambition, and you have a
great deal, is marked by shrewdness.
6. Occult matters and strange re-
! ligions interest you You are very proud
and are fond OF studying or reading
books OF serious nature. You are
cheerful but always dignified.
downright, I826)
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- .
Listenl It sounds
like something was
loose in the igni-
ton in the differ
entail. L-o-o-o-o-k
out! I'm going to
get out and walk
If you are not
more careful. Otto,
put that candy
away before / slap
you. You've got
the window all
gummed up with
1t. No, Eloise, it
isn't tim e for
lunch. Why, we've
just had breakfast.
Now behave or
papa won't take
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AN APPROPRIATE MOURNING Co.'S
TUNE OF BLACK AND WHITE
PRINTED CHIFFON FROCK AND
BLACK COAT LINED WITH THE
PRINTED CHIFFON. THE HAT is
LIGHTWEIGHT BLACK STRAW.
SHEER BLACK STOCKINGS AND
DULL BLACK SHOES WERE
CHOSEN.
from mourning black-hut others see an
advantage III the custom.
II certainly is disconcerting TO wear
what you consider a decidedly festive
looking black ensemble and then to
have Some old friend meet you. assume
a look Of deep sympathy and tactfully
ask you concerning your bereavement.
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1ecCIy cOnlIOrtaDle
place at home. The
road is crowded
and I don't see
any pleasure driv-
ing on Sunday.
Mamma want
the children to see
the historical spots.
It's a patriotic duty
you owe them. Look
there, Otto, the
sign says that Lee
turned here" Isn't
that nice. That's
where Lee turned.
Otto - Why did
he turn. Mamma?
Mamma To &C
around the other
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Raisin Coffee Cake.

To three well beaten eggs add one
third cupful of shortening, one tea
spoonful Of salt and one cupful Of sugar.
and after thoroughly Dreaming add two
cupfuls of light-bread sponge and stir
in enough -four to make q dough as for
light bread. Knead well. let rise until
double in bulk. knead again and divide
into three equal parts. Roll out to one
half of an inch In thickness. spread
with brown sugar. butter and chopped
raisins. Roll up. then put In pans and
let rise until light. Bake In q rnoder-
atelY hoA oven.
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Little Car, Big Noise.
The Motor Car that BARKS and Bleats,
And SHORTS and Sneezes IN the
Streets,
Whose Cut-out makes q Blatant BEL
LOW,
Is usually a Little Fellow,
Ten Thousand Dollar LimouSines
NEVER make such Conceited Scenes.