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TIIE -.SUNDAY OltEGOXIAN, rORTLAXD, SEPTEMBER 21, 1919, 3 Theatrical Contracts Viewed as "Scraps of Paper." Kmrllr I-'rancea Bunn DeclnrM They Are Vot the One Who Suf fered During Strike. BY EMELIE FRANCES BAUER. NEW YORK. Sept. 20. (Special.) Belated one week, the new Eng lish opera company of Fortune Gallo is due to open at the Shubert theater, all differences having been ad Justed according to the best way both sides could come together in the mat ter of the actors' strike. Words pale beside the unspeakable conditions which this brought to many who were not supported by their unions and who were simply compelled to quit work or lose their memberships in their affiliations. It is never the "big" peo ple who suffer, indeed they reap pub licity and that comes near being the larger stock in. trade of most of the stage folk. The outer glaze may seem to be all smooth, but never again will the man agers be in position to trust their most trustworthy, to know that a contract made has something tangible or re liable about it. Why in the future, as it proved to be during the last few weeks, should a contract between actor and management be regarded as more than a "'scrap of paper" with a strong ac cent on the "scrap"?' Like the irony of fate it seems that the scenerv, properties and electrical effects of the late Oscar Hammerstein, who made America know what French opera really meant, should pass into the hands of the people planning to give German opera in New York. George Blumenthal, formerly associated with Mr. Hammerstein at the Man hattan, who is business manager for the Star opera company, of which Otto Goritz is the head, has purchased all the stage appurtenances of 21 produc tions and taken over the storehouse which contained this property. It is not quite clear what the Ger mans plan to do with the settings for such operas as "Louise," "Thais," "La Jongleur de Notre Dame," "Quo Vadis,' "Don Quixote," "La Traviata," "Car men." "II Trovatore." "La Fille du Regiment" and others of that sort. Perhaps they will have German transla tions made for their following. It is obvious that the Germans have no in tention to keep their beloved Wagner intact from the damaging influences of lilthy lucre. It is wnounced that some of the Wagnerian works will be given in con cert form, which would be reason enough for that music bard of Bayreuth to turn in his grave. Perhaps the fact that the United States government com pelled Dr. Karl Muck to leave this country may be the cause for this be cause although Louis Koemmenich and Theodore Spiering are well equipped to conduct these works in concert form they perhaps have not had the exper ience in handling the operatic stage. Margarete Ober, is not taking the op portunity to return to her own country, as might have been expected, after her strenuous protestations in Germany's behalf, but she will remain here as a member of the Star opera company at the Lexington. The mania for translating names of plays and operas in these days has taken on terrifying dimensions. Most of all, this serves to show how little many persons who should know better, understand the languages which they attempt to change into English. Per haps the most glaring example of this has been shown by several of the daily papers in their account of Caruso's re turn and the mention that has been made of one of the tenor roles which he is to sing during the forthcoming sea son. Incidentally, be it told for the infor mation of the translators as well as for those who feel that they can be lieve in the authority of the things they read that Halvey's opera which may be included in the new productions at the Metropolitan is "La Juive," translated "The Jewess," not "The Jew" as told in the several columns and the tenor part is not the title role but the role of Leopold, the young prince, or Eleazar, the father of Rachel, soprano whose claim to the titular part cannot be denied. Whether Caruso will ap- I pear as the lover, a Christian who urges Rachel to flee with him, or Eleazar, who, when he finds that Leopold is not a Jew, attempts to kill him, is not known to the writer, but both are of prime importance and in asmuch as Caruso has played so many lover's parts, he might, for a change, assume the part of the old man who has the strong dramatic elements in the part. Cursorily told, the story deals with the persecution of the Hebrews. Eleazar, who saved the child of one Cardigiial Brogny (before he entered the church) from the flames of his palace in Rome in its capture by Na poleon, became a prosperous jeweler in Constance. PORTLAND, Or.. Sept. 11. Will you kindly give a recipe for fig preserves made from fresh figs?. -Also now to dry figs. Thanking you in advance, INQUIRER. FIG preserves Six quarts ripe figs, two quarts sugar, three quarts water. Plunge the figs into a boiling soda solution (made by adding cup soda to 6 quarts water), or into a salt solution made with 1 cup salt to 1 gallon water, letting the figs re main in the soiution about 5 minutes. Then rinse them thoroughly in cold water. Or, if preferred, heat the figs thoroughly in a steamer, double boiler (without water), or slow oven. Another way is to dip them inio hot lye water (made with wood ashes) and then into cold water, holding them in the hot solution 1 minute and repeating the process three times. Make a syrup with the sugar and water, flavoring it, if desired, with lemon rind and juice, or orange rind and juice, or stem ginger or ginger and lemon, or leaving it plain, according to personal taste. The figs may be boiled in the syrup until tender and translucent (usually about two hours), and then allowed to cool in the syrup, or may be brought to boiling point and allowed to cool on several successive mornings, until ten der and translucent. Both methods give good results, and are convenient in different circumstances. When the figs are thus thoroughly saturated with syrup they may be packed, cold, into jars, the syrup being then boiled down to the desired richness and poured over them. Sweet pickled fresh figs may be sim ilarly prepared. They should be eiven preliminary treatment with salt solu- ! lion ana the syrup should be made with spiced vinegar In place of water. Commercial syrups may be used to reduce the amount of sugar necessary, the amount of water being, of course, proportionately reduced, so that a cooking syrup of the same density results. Dried figs Figs are dried by several different methods. One way is to pick them (when they -begin to wilt and show white seams) and dry them in the sun. carefully turning daily, then to plunge them into hot brine (1 cup salt to 1 gallon water) for a few sec onds, then the figs are "thumbed" (pressing the eye-end downwards, and the stalk-end upwards), and finally are heavily pressed for packing with a bay leaf or two between the layers. Another method is to plunge them first into lye water "to remove the gum and "milk." probably about two min utes, then into cold water, then into hot syrvp for three minutes. After li fflllfMk 1 I lFMeXnJ.e of Ce Only' 1 UH hh -Tii ' Iniiofi Ssst. i': f-l rW . ,i Y I xsJJ I II J a I! Ifl II fil I It? WtA uWi n fcl I I LJ Srvt uikulJi r vt I N HI n t-f ' "Where You Spend the Least and Get the Most for It" ' &' ta t. a, v : RraittSiPy MnnJnn n. Rnlo nf All-WnnT - 71 Mr ; - i 7 inn- -J MONDAY morning September 22 promptly at 9 o'clock we shall place on sale 125 of the most beautiful dresses that we have ever offered in an underprrce event of this character. Nthe collections will be found the smartest frocks in sizes for women and misses and the it is mighty difficult to know just where to begin to tell the wonderful story of this sale. ! All Are Far More Costly Dresses All at the One Price At the sale price quoted it is but natural that every woman will want two or three of these dresses. But we must caution against allowing your enthusiasm to get the better of you. Because I None of these dresses will be ac cepted for credit or exchange. Nor will it be possible or advisable for them to be sent C. O. D. Every transaction must be final. Chose any one of the 125 dresses, no 'matter what price the garment should sell for, and pay $19.85. Expensive Trimmings Lavish braiding, embroidery, fur and other costly details are a dis tinguishing feature of these distinctively styled dresses. The new fancy braids, military and narrow braids are much used in black. Natural kit coney, angora fur in beige and gray, a tricolette vestee in oyster and touches of red and gold in the trimming are charming color notes. These dresses are one of the most fortunate special purchases we have ever made or offered even in the Economy Basement Store. Placed on sale for the first time Monday. About the Styles Just picture in your mind's eye the most wear able modes of the fall season the very models that you have seen at high prices and in most instances priced high because of the exclusive styles. This is the character of dresses that will be found in this magnificent sale collection. The Materials In these dresses are fine French and heavier serges. In the wanted navy (and one model in tan for those who require a lighter color) . There are eight new styles as sketched. All lined to waist and several made with the cool and comfortable opening at armhole. Everything for Cash Lipman, Wolfe & Co., Economy Basement Everything for Less THIS STORE USES NO COMPARATIVE PRICES THEY ARE MISLEADING AND OFTEN UNTRUEW draining from the syrup, they are spread out to dry and when of proper consistency are pressed close into boxes. They may also be dried by being placed in trays in the sun (protected from insects), carefully turned every day and pressed flat with the hand. Pack In layers with bay leaf and keep in a dry place. PORTLAND, Aug. 11. Dear Miss TinRle: Win you please give through The Sunday Oregonlan a recipe for muffins. The ones I want were as light and fluffy as sponge cak. slightly sweet, baked In rings on a griddle. Also a recipe for pickled walnuts. I have had so many good things from your answers and look for them each wek. MRS. H. I hope the following is what you want. It is a Scottish "trade recipe." which gives a muffin or griddle scone something like your description, but there are so many slightly differing varieties that it is difficult to guess just which one you may have in mind. I am glad you find this column useful. The following muffins may be made with sour milk and soda, if preferred In this case use 1 yt teaspoons soda, about one cup thick well-soured milk and 1 teaspoons cream of tartar in sted of the sweet milk and baking powder given below. Scotch Light Cakes. Four cups sifted flour, four tablespoons melted butter, hi cup sugar (or less to taste), one tea spoon salt, three eggs, about ' cup milk. 1 tablespoons baking powder, a little grated lemon rind if liked. Sift the dry ingredients, cream the butter and sugar, beat in the eggs, previously well beaten (some makers get better results by beating the whites and yolks separately and adding the whites last), add alternately the flour and the milk to make a batter that just settles level when dropped into the rings. Have the rings and griddle well greased. The griddle must not be so hot as for plain er mixtures. Drop the mixture into the rings to about one-third of their depth. Bake until golden on one side, then turn ring and muffin together, using a pancake turner. Bake on the other side again to a golden color, being sure (by observing the sides) that the muffins are baked to the center. Serve hot with butter. Some makers wrap the muf fins in a cloth as they come from the griddle, so that they finish cooking in their own steam. They are allowed to cool and then are toasted and buttered when wanted for serving. A little knack is necessary in baking these, as it is important to be able to recognize the exact moment at which to turn them. I fear it is too late to make pickled walnuts this year. They must be gath ered before the shell forms and while they can still be easily pierced through and through with a darning needle. Several darning needles with their heads stuck in a cork make a useful "docker" for pricking them over. Pickled Walnuts. Use fresh gath ered, tender, green English walnuts. Wash and prick them over, rejecting those with even a trace of "already formed shell. Keep them one week in brine (to "float an egg"), drain, rinse and place in the sun until they turn black. Pack into jars, cover with highly spiced unsweetened hot vinegar and seal at once. They should be kept six months before opening. Monmouth Farm Sold. DALLAS, Or., Sept. 20. (Special.) The 33-acre farm of E. R. Ostrom, one mile outh of Monmouth, was sold this week by the owner to William Wams- ley of Sunburst, Mont., who will take possession of the place in the near future. The purchase price. Including farming implements and stock, was $7500. Mr. Ostrom, who has been in la health for some time, will spend the winter in Florida, but expects to re turn to Oregon in the spring. 'Dallas Man Witnesses Murder. DALLAS, Or.. Sept. 20. (Special.) C. Fast, a farmer living near Dallas, was taken to Portland this week by Frank B. Tichenor. a United States deputy marshal. Fast is wanted as a witness to the murder of a postmaster in Idaho. Mr. Fast was visiting at the Idaho town at the tlmj of the murder and was a bystander. Cornelius School Finely Equipped. CORNELIUS. Or.. Sept. 20. (Special.) The public school of this place opened last Monday with an Increased enroll ment. All needed books will be In by the last of next week. School closed Friday to allow-the children to attend the fair in ' Hillsboro. Many improve ments in building and grounds were made during the ummer. and now Cor nelius can Doast of as finely an equipped school as any in the state. WOMEN SHAVE UNKNOWINGLY air mow hatr rsiilt Is tfe mm aba-frfasT. Tkt It - war t re oe hair ta ta attack It aaaer the akla. DvMlraela. the arlataal aaaltary Uaala. thla hy akaorptlon. Oalr Keaalae DeMtraete kaa a saaaey-haeh: sraaraatee la each pwksre. At taltet center la OOe. 1 aaa n alaea. or hy aaall frans a ia plala wrapper aa receipt a FKEI kMk Mile la plala sealed eavelapa am tnwit. De Mlraele. 1 Zta St. aad Park Ave, New York. Used for 70 Years Thru its use Grandmother's youthf ul appearance has remained until youth has . beoome but a memory. V , Tt r. I- i A ne soil, reuncu, pcojiy white appearance it renders leaves the joy of Beauty with you for many years. -a"""" - (UT . T'fV I Own rtnnrl n A 1 I mmm A o " aw..W I
