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Evening star., 1930-06-25
BEDTIME STORIES
BY THORNTON
". BURGESS

to frighten them half to death. How
would you like to have some one come
humping over the heads of your babies,
Peter Rabbit? How would you like it?"
But I didn't know there were any
babies" protested Peter. How was I
to know? I wouldn't have frightened
them for the world. Jerry hadn't told
me that you had any babies"
I'm glad Jerry has sense enough
not to be telling our private affairs to
everybody" said Mrs. MuSkrat How
ever, that is no excuse, Peter Rabbit.
No excuse at all. You had no business
TO be humping on that roof"
By this time Peter was beginning to
feel little provoked. This bank is
free, so far as know" said he. I'D
ike TO know who has any better right
to sit on it, or thump on it, than I
nave. If you don't want your roof
thumped on, why do you build a home
here, anyway? I might have thunped
mere without knowing that your home
was there at all. I guess I've a right
to do as please up on the bank"
Mrs. Muskrats eyes fairly blazed.
She started up that bank in a hurry.
Peter took one good look at her. He
noticed her long yellow teeth as she
drew her lips back Then Peter sud-
denly decided that he had business
somewhere else Away he went-lip-
y-lipperty-l He glanced back.
Mrs. MuSkrat was out on the bank
and actually chasing him, and she was
moving surprisingly fast for such a
stout person with such short legs
"Phew!" exclaimed Peter. she must
be angry to think that she can pos
Evening star., 1930-06-25
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,MILADY BEAUTIFUL
By LOIS LEEDS.

friction rub, a tepid bath or even q dry
rundown with q coarse towel. Those
who have used the salt baths find that
this type OF bath Is particularly good
for clearing back, chest and Shoulders
OF such disflgurements as blackheads.
enlarged pores and tiny pimples. What
ever method Is chosen, be sure that
some friction Is used on these parts of
the oooy, Tor the very presence of en-
larged pores and blackheads indicates
that the skin circulation needs to b.
stimulated. Any one who has this trou-
BILE will find that a long-handled bath
brush and bath spray are good invest
ments, as they enable one to keen this
part of the body free from surface CRIME
as well as from secretions given out by
the pores. Before dressing, wipe the
ski well where the pores are enlarged
and apply mild astringent toilet water
and then dust on a little boric acid
power or any favorite bath power.
For large stubborn blackheads which
Will not disappear with friction and
bathing alone, bathe the parts affected
Tor several minutes in hot boric acid
solution which Is made by dissolving one
heaping teaSpoonful Of boric acid power
In one pint OF boiling water. Allow It to
cool before using. After bathing for
several minutes, press out the black
heads with the fingers covered with a
clean piece OF gauze or a clean towel.
Then battle again with a fresh solution
OF hot boric acid. Dry the skin and
apply the following salve and leave 1t
on overnight: 3 drains petrolatum, 2
drains powdered starch, 2 drains zinc
oxide, dram tcnthyol. Mix to q
smooth salve. In the morning cleanse
the skin as usual and scrub with soap
and water. Rinse in cooler water and
dry. with little friction. Give the
back. chest and shoulders a sun bath
as regularly as possible. Exposure to
the suns rays for several minutes every
day Is a splendid way of healing UP
this type Of blemish.
(Copyright, 1e3o.)
Evening star., 1930-06-25
Today in
Washington History

June IS, 1S65.--The grand old Army
Of the Potomac is 70 be greatly reduced
in numbers in the very near future,
according to information obtained from
the War Department.
This Union Army, which originally
consisted of seven corps. and which at
one time numbered over 100000 men,
will soon, in obedience to instructions
from the Secretary of War, be reduced
to three divisions of about $4,000 men
altogether.
The muster-out rolls for as regiments,
most of them veterans organizations,
are now being prepared, and these men
some $4,000 in number-will be dis
charged with as little delay as possible.
The muster out will be by entire regi-
mental and battalion organizations, in
cluding all additions, whether recruits
or otherwise, and all absentees.
The last of Gen. Dwights Division of
the 10th Corps, which was recently or
dered to Savannah, Ga, left Washing
ton today for that place. The Giivision
will make the entire journey by water.
Frederick Seward, son of Secretary
OF State Seward, who was injured with
knife while attempting to protect his
A0bAACA AAOIll al dSSduhnI on Lne same
night that the late President Lincoln
was aSsassinated, was able today. for
the first time since he received his in
turies, TO walk from his room to ad-
joining apartments in his residence
here. 1t Is expected that in about an
other week he will be sufficiently recov-
cred so that he can drive out in a car
riage.
1t was learned from Post once De-
partment officials today that Postmaster
General Dennison has received a numer-
ously signed petition from citizens of
Fredericksburg, Va, asking that
United States post offlce be re-estab-
lished in that place. There are already
Is applicants for the position of post
master Of Fredericksburg
Applications for the establishment
of United States post offices at various
other points in the Southern States are
being received almost daily by the POST
master General Many Of these offces
will be re-opened as soon as the neceS-
sary arrangements can be made. Fred
ericksburg, Va, will doubtless be one Of
these.
A new line of steamers, from WASH
tngton to Richmond direct, will be in
augurated tomorrow morning, when the
steamer Keyport will leave her wharf
here with a number Of passengers and
freight for the former capital of the
Confederacy.
Evening star., 1930-06-25
Famous Strong Men of History
Gigantic Emperor Maximin Drank Seven Gallons
of Wine Day.
BY J. p. GLASS.

Maximin, Emperor of Rome, was q
man of extraordinary physical powers.
He is said to have been eight feet in
height, with shoulders and chest In
proportion. He could move . heavily
loaded wagon without aid, crumble
stones in his hands and tear up small
trees by the roots.
A favorite feat, the cruelty Of which
we cannot admire, was to break a
horses leg with his fist.
Such a monster, Of course, had tre-
mendous appetites. 1t is asserted that
MaXinlin could and did drink as much
diet was apt to include 20 pounds of
meat in single day.
Maxin1in ruled Rome but three years,
yet in that period he rivaled the crimes
of Nero and Caligula. He contributed
largely to the decline and fall of the
empire.
Had it not been for his enormous
strength he might never have risen to
the imperial purple.
It was about 200 AID. that the En-
peror Septimius Severus, returning
from campaign in the East, stopped
in Thrace to celebrate the birthday of
Geta, his youngest son. 80 -
To the games, which formed a part
of the celebrations, came a gigantic
young Thracian peasant, who asked, in
rude dialect, if he might contend for
the wrestling prize.
The Romans declined to match
their soldiers against the barbarian. To
be beaten by mere peasant would be
a disgrace. But they consented to let
him show his skill against camp fol-
lowers. He threw 16 consecutively.
The result was that he was enlisted as
a soldier.
Fate had marked the Thracian for
great adventures He caught the atten-
ton of Emperor Septimius by running
alongside the ruler, who was on horse,
during long and rapid journey. At
the end he was breathing easily and
showed not the slightest fatigue.
"Thracian," said the Emperor, "can
you now wrestle after your racer"
The youth answered that he could.
The strongest soldiers in the army were
pitted against him. He downed seven
without effort.
The Emperor, delighted, gave him
Evening star., 1930-06-25
THE INVALIDS

I feel 50 sorry for myself that could
weep" said Jasper Lake; "the bottles
standing on that shelf are full of drugs
that I must take. Each is more bitter
than the rest, and none of them will
stop the pain that racks my brow and
rends my chest and which will drive
me, yet, insane" 1 called at Jaspers
humble coop to try to bring him some
relief, and bore a pannikin of soup
boiled down from marrow bones of
beef. No words of comfort would he
hear, no prophecies of better days; he
knew 'tWould be at least year before
his ailments went their ways. He had
list of all his ills, catalogue of woe
and grief, and he denounced the whole
some pills the doctor left for his relief.
AS for my porringer Of soup, he
wouldn't pour 1t in his face; such
liquids were not worth a whoop for one
who was in evil case. Though I felt
sorry for this man, as from his cottage
Withdrew, thought it was a piker's
plan 20 raise his dismal hoddydo And
then called on CATER Spry, who suf-
fers from hundred ills; took to him
a custard pie, and gladness wreathed
his pallid gills. laid the pie upon the
floor and cried, well, CATER, how
dye stack? How are those spavins
deplore? How are the bunions on your
back? Do gouty agonies still whiz
along your pale and martyred toesP
How is your well known rheumatic?
Evening star., 1930-06-25

ciples first and then the next step is
local antiseptic treatments. The skin
should be thoroughly cleansed with hot
water and a mild soap every night. For
this cleansing 1t is well to use q bath
brush, for the friction of this will not
only aid in removing surface CRIME and
dust but 1t will also act as q stimulant
and do much to tone up the lazy pores
The skin may first be washed with warm
water and soap and steamed with hot
towels. then apply generous amount
Of pure soap again and lather and scrub
vigorously with the bath brush. Rinse
well in tepid water and finally with
cold water.
After the cleansing, scrubbing and
rinSing, dry we'll and II the skin is in
clined to be oily, apply mild astringent
or finish the treatment with an alcohol
rub. II the skin is dry, however, 1t
would be good plan to rub it with a
little cold cream or olive oil. For the
average skin a simple aStringent made
Of equal parts of witch hazel, rosewater
and cologne water may be used. Tan
ming and mild sunburn are excellent
for this type of skin.
In the morning take q stimulating
bath which may be shower, cold or
Evening star., 1930-06-25

It's surprising how youthful one ap-
pears In frock that is especially de-
signed to slenderize the figure.
Take this straight line printed crepe
silk, for instance, illustrated. The hips
are extremely fiat A tie belt marks
the natural waist line The loose-hang-
ing ends carry out the idea of length.
The fullness in the skirt is concentrated
at the left side, which gives height to
the figure.
The bodice shows slight all-around
blousing, which is best for stout figures
style No. 585 comes in sizes SO, 38, 40,
AZ, "A, and as inches bust
Other suitable fabrics are wool crepe
jersey, shantung, fiat crepe silk, crepe
marocain, linen, pique, printed dimity
and chiffon cotton voile.
For a pattern of this style send Is
cents in stamps or coin directly to The
Washington Stars New York Fashion
Bureau, Fifth avenue and Twenty-ninth
street, New York
You will have an attractive frock
when you use this pattern. In our new
Spring fashion magazine there are any
number of equally charming models. I
know you will be pleased with them. I
hope you viii get copy. Just inclose
10 cents additional for the book when
you order your pattern.
Evening star., 1930-06-25

sibly catch me. guess I shall have
to keep away from there for q while.
But how was to know anything about
those babies? I got more than I bar
gained for Yes, sir, got more than
I bargained for. Well, Mrs. Muskrat
can't catch me and I'm glad she can't.
wouldn't like to be very near her
when she is in such a state of mind
as she is now"
OF course, Mrs. Muskrat didn't chase
Peter far. No one could know better
than she how useless such a chase
would be. She merely wanted to work
OF little of her anger and to perhaps
give Peter little fright. So presently
she turned back, dived into the Smil-
ing Pool and went back to those pre-
cious babies in the snug house in the
bank.
Evening star., 1930-06-25
LITTLE BENNY
BIZ LEE PAPE.

had q dime today. and we was wait
ing for Nora to ring the dinner bell
for supper, and sed to pop, Hay pop,
7 got half q good mind to start bank
account With this dime.
You never had better ideer, pop
eed. A young man with bank ac-
count is lissened to with CRATE respect
even by other young men who were
passing their foot ball examinations
with living colors while he was being
expelled from ,ollege for not knowing
that water should contain so many parts
Of oxygen, so many parts of hydrogen
and so many parts of gin. Then when
he reaches middle age and his bank
account has enlarged almost as rapidly
as mis- stummick, reporters viii call to
ask him his opinion on wirnrnins fash
ions and Russia's reply to Peru in the
South Sea Islands controversy. And
finally In his old age he will flnd more
support In his bank account than In
viii give him silk dressing gowns for
his berthday and the white meet Of the
chickin when he goes for dinner on
Sundays, pop Sed.
Well how much intrist will get on
q dime, pop? Sed, and he sed, The
intrigting part Of dime consists in
adding to 1t till it gets TO be dol1er,
and o doller wisely invested will yield
a safe intrist Of per cent, or In round
figures, cents.
Wen how much would be the intrist
on 80 dollers at per cent? sed. and
pop sed, Lets see, dollers and 40 cents.
Well how much would be the intrist
on 90 dollers and AZ cents at 13 and 5
eightS per cent? I sed, and pop sed,
Now your tawking through your hat, let
me reed my paper.
Wich he kepp on doing, me think
ing Aw heck, amt going to save If
that all the Encouragement I'm going to
get.
And I had Just enough time to run
around to Nanny Simminses and
spend the dime without hardly being
late for supper.
Evening star., 1930-06-25

How is the boil upon your nose?" I'm
feeling fine" was his reply, IT still
have friends who think of me, and one
will bring q custard pie, and one q
stoup of boneset tea. He is q caitiff
who complains, who greetS q caller with
a groan; there are about five million
pains that am sure I've never known.
There are about five million aches that
never yet have racked my limbs, and
some of those I've had were fakes, so
would class with Sunny Jims"
WALT MASON.
Evening star., 1930-06-25

For your vacation wardrobe. pair
Of white canvas opera pumps with
fairly high heels bearing on the vamp
flower motif colored to match your
5avorite chiffon dinner dress OF course
you may arrange with shoe dealer to
have shoes dyed or decorated to go
with your dresses, but II you know the
first thing about handling an artists
paint brush you can make the decora-
tions yourself. And then the very COM
monplace looking white opera pumps
will be made to look unusually distinc-
tive.
The sketch shows the opera pump
with the design and the enlargement
of the design in the size needed for
shoe of medium size. You may cut out
saa design and then slightly trace it
Evening star., 1930-06-25

with carbon paper on the slipper or
you may find it just as satisfactory to
cut out the pattern in detail and then
mark lightly around the edge, later
tracing in the outlines of leaves and
petals IN a free hand sort of way.
Best results are obtained from oil
paints that may be bought in small
tubes at any artists supply store. AS
different shades r.1ay be obtained by
mixing with white, three tubes will be
enough. The leaves may be done in
dark green for the heavily shaded parts
and very light tone Of green for the
parts of the leaves left white In the
diagram. The flowers may be done in
two shades Of rose. yellow. blue or any
other color that harmonizes best with
the dress.
Copyright, 1892
Evening star., 1930-06-25

Much has been. said about clearing
the face of enlarged pores and black
heads, but there are other parts of the
body where these blemishes have a way
of coming and that y on the back. arms
and shoulders. These are just as an
noying as those on the face. for they
are very noticeable when milady is
wearing her evening frock, her bathing
suit or low-necked Summer dresses.
These defects are, sometimes caused
by i'll health. carelessness in the diet,
but very often by q sluggish and in
fected local circulation of the skin.
Wrong and careless cleansing methods
are perhaps the most frequent cause of
clogged pores on back and shoulders.
1t is absolutely necessary, however, to
eat a goodly amount of raw leafy vege-
n1enty rI % Of wafer s ons Wns,,d S 70 ksan @T,ns
clear, smooth, beautiful skin of fine
texture. So look to these general prin-
Evening star., 1930-06-25
Ny Neighbor Says:

No matter how dry and hard
paint dropped on clothing may
be, if saturated with equal parts
of ammonia and turpentine two
or three times, then washed In
soap suds. the spots will easily
be removed.
Fruit juices may be canned or
bottled when left over, without
sugar, and used later as needed
by combining with gelatin or in
lemonade.
When washing wool hosiery
put slipper trees inside the stock
ings while they are still wet, but
do not use solid boot trees with a
strip OF metal connecting heel
and toe. When dried in this
way stockings are worn more
comfortably.
All green vegetables, except
spinach, should be cooked with
the lid off the saucepan.
Evening star., 1930-06-25

gold collar and placed him in the I'M
perial horse guards.
MaXimins story henceforth was one
Of steady rise in power. Under Septi-
mius Severus he attained the rank of
centurion. He served we'll under the
next Emperor, Caracalla. and under
Alexander Severus he received highest
rank in the army.
Maximin showed his gratitude by
causing the assassination Of Alexander.
But his cruelty brought his own murder
in three years.
(Copyrisht, 1s3o)
Evening star., 1930-06-25
new
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Evening star., 1930-06-25


the bank to look over to see if Jerry
would come out Of his doorway, which
was under water. Some one came out,
but it wasn't Jerry. No, sir, it wasn't
Jerry Muskrat. Peter thought it was.
He thought so right up to the time
that a brown head appeared above
water and a pair of eyes snapped at
him angrily.
"Oh!" exclaimed Peter. I'LL hope
you'll excuse me, Mrs. Muskrat," for
that is who it was. Il was just knock
ing for Jerry"
$50 you were just. knocking for
JerTy!" snapped Mrs. Muskrat. and her
voice was very harsh and angry. so
you were just knocking for Jerry! 1t
is a wonder you didn't thump hole
in the roof. You need to be taught
a lesson, Peter Rabbit. I have more
than half a mind to come up there
and teach you one right now"
Peter backed away hastily, as Mrs.
Muskrat began swimming toward the
bank. 'I-I-I'm sorry, truly I am"
said Peter. Il wanted some one to
talk to and thought Jerry was prob
ably in there asleep and that he would
come out If thumped."
well, Jerry wasn't in there, but l
was!'' sputtered Mrs. Muskrat. II was,
and so were my babies. 1t was enough
Evening star., 1930-06-25

Scientists believe Jupiter to be a
world in the making, waiting for mil
lions of years to reach a stage when 1t
might sustain life, while Mars, weary
Of Its ageless wanderlings round the
for millions of years dying planet.
Evening star., 1930-06-25
NANCY PAGE
Babies, Like Mothers,
Wear Few Clothes.
BIZ FLORENCE La OANKE.

When Lois was little baby she wore
many clothes. If you don't believe II
look at the first illustration, which Il .
copy of a photograph taken when she
was about months old.
There was q vest, a band, bulky
diapers, a Gertrude, a flannel skirt, q
dress with ruffie at hem and at neck,
stockings and bootees.
All of this she wore on a hot Sum-
mer's day. And then her mother won-
dered why the child was so fretful.
In the first place the child was too
confined in her clothes. In the second
place they were not Of the kind to give
bodily comfort.
The tight little sleeves, the closely
buttoned neck made prickly with ruffie
were uncomfortable to get into and
equally uncomfortable to wear. Lois
made up her mind that her own daugh-
ter would not be burdened with clothes
too early in life.
Here Is little Ann dressed for the day
She wears little snk-and-wool vest,
band and a diaper folded IN the rec
tangle, adjusted in the modern way.
No socks, no bootees impede her feet.
No closely fitting dress with prickly
ruffles at wrist or neck are on this good
little baby.
She can kick and squirm to her
hearts content. And bless her little
self. she certainly did Lois had been
quite concerned over the frrtfulness Of
the child during the first month, but
now she seemed to crow and grow like
q weed.
Occasionally she wore loosely fitting
kimono, but since she was never taken
calling she did not know the terTors
OF dresS-up clothes.
(Copyright, 1s3o.)
Evening star., 1930-06-25

Peter Rabbit had thumped twice as
hard as he could on the roof Of Jerry
Muskrat's house, which was a hole in
the bank Of the Smiling Pool. Then
Peter had seampered to the edge of
Evening star., 1930-06-25

Write to Nancy Page, care Of this paper,
II you are interested in knowing how little
goes into the modern layette. IneloSe q
stamped, selt-addressed envelope.
Evening star., 1930-06-25

Prices in the first sales Of the Spring
cocoon crop in Japan we're the lowest
in 10 years.
Evening star., 1930-06-25
More Than He Bargained For.

You'll ind through life that an excuse
Is seldom Of the siightest use.