THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. I). 0., MONDAY, MARCH 4. 1929. SFFCfXC INAUGURAL SECTION*. 3 MRS. HOOVER IS IDEALLYEQUIPPED TO ASSUME DUTIES OF FIRST LADY WHITE HOUSE MISTRESS MRS. GANN TO BE OFFICIAL WELL FITTED FOR ROLE HOSTESS FOR HER BROTHER Travel and Education Have Made Her Home of Vice President Curtis Will Be Competent to Take Charge Presided Over by Up-to-Date Woman of Mansion. With “Old-Fashioned” Virtues. mistress of the White tion in the White House. It keeps her entering disappointments that have House is the doors of from the BY MARGARET B. DOWNING. The second child, Charles Curtis George, the mansion today to preside beset many First Ladies who walked begot of is almost 6. there for at least the next four into the mansion with ideas Charles Curtis, Vice Mrs. Webster Knight of Providence. ANEWyears. The country at large is | their own limited domestic sphere and President of the United 1., father's hom® the States, P.. was married in her welcoming Mrs. Herbert Hoover and found, alas, that it did not fit came to the Capital on Belmont street in the Summer of Washington, the Capital, which knows | Nation's big hostelry, for the first time It was In 1918. She too, has two children, her her well, has every to rejoice. j One of the most difficult things for WHENAugust, 1893, and in re- reason son now 7 years old and a namesake of As mistresses of the mansion go there Mrs. Hoover will be giving up those sponse to President Cleveland's call for his grandfather, Charles Curtis Knight. is no just comparison between them, upon whom she has depended, like Dr. the Fifty-third Congress to meet in ex-! The little girl. Constance, is past 5 each woman being a law unto herself, Frances Foye, who has been her house- traordinary session. He was a new! Mrs. Knight received the major part of at least in so far as personality goes. Os hold physician for some years. The member elected to the House of Repre- j her education at the University of Kan- Mrs. Herbert Hoover, perhaps, even Government again steps in and provides sen tat Ives from the fourth district of sas. She later took a finishing course too much is expected. The world is physicians for the President and his Kansas, and he was accompanied by! at Mrs. Somers' school, familiar viewing her through eyes that belong family. However, the professional atti- his wife, who had been Miss Anna E. through many years in Washington son, King as to the new and progressive cast of tude of the First Lady and her well Baird of Topeka: his Harry the Mount Vernon Institute. She sup- womanhood, women who stop at nothing known woman physician need not trou- Curtis; two daughters, Permllla, ndw plemented this with study abroad. Sena- in achievement. ble their friendship. Mrs. Charles P. George, and Leona. Mrs. i tor Curtis' only son, Harry King Curtis, There is absolutely no doubt in the While Mrs. Hoover is fond of rather Webster Knight, and his sister Dolly, spent his boyhood at the Capital, stud- minds of the great Republic but that severe tailored street garments, always Mrs. Edward Everett Gann, who will be ied at Central High and graduated at this new First Lady of the Land is large resorting to her Girl Scout uniform his official hostess. Ann Arbor, Mich. He now lives in Chi- enough and capable enough to fill her when necessary, or wearing ankle- Except for an interim of less than cago. His wife, an exceedingly hand- position with credit. She is perhaps length. closely fitted skirts and severely tw'o years from 1913-15, when a tangle some woman with abundant deep au- more generously fitted in the way of plain tailored jackets, she Is careful to in the law’s of Kansas prevented his burn hair, was, before her marriage five travel, education and general knowledge adapt her costume to the occasion. This securing the nomination to the Senate, years ago. Mrs. Beatrice Cameron, then by popular of the world than any of her prede- was never better shown than in the which he had won vote. a resident of New York City, but for- cessors. wardrobe she selected to carry with her Senator Curtis has been a resident of j merly Miss Beatrice Elliott of Washing- While large events have come to Mrs. on the South American trip with Pres- Washington and he and his family are ton. They have no children. Hoover through association with her ident Hoover. One of her becoming well intrenched in the affections of its husband, and she has shared with him costumes was a hand-woven two-piece people. Mrs. Gann before coming to Expert Needlewoman. the demands of his country, whether in suit of white, the design in the border the Capital had completed her educa- Next to Mrs. Gann’s acknowledged this or other lands, she has also made a adding the only relief. With this she tion in the schools of her home city, and often proved talent for political particular place herself among Topeka, and had developed as pre- her for wore a becoming soft white hat. politics leadership, outstanding accomplish- women and men. a place so important She likes hand-woven fabrics, and an- dominating traits a flair for ment lies in the domain of what has that had she been an "old maid." her other of her garments was a long coat and a sound sense of values in apprais- been called the art in which woman career yet must have stood forth boldly of white, so woven as to show pink in ing men and their motives. i attains her most exalted and perfs*- against that of other women. Not tha' Charles Curtis, after an adventurous ; expression. namely that the border. She likes rose tints, but youth and long before coming to of needlework. she ever sought the larger places and frequently wears becoming shades of j Always a lover of fine, dainty articles, world-wide publicity, or even a little Washington, had settled into the quiet 1 she especially admired those blue. dignity of a law office and the routine delicate, generous recognition, but through her After the death of her father last | handmade lace curtains which could b» work it has to her. of a family man. He had been married j seen in homes presided by come Autumn. Mrs. Hoover adopted more / established in Topeka, ; over women / some years and ' of wealth and of discriminating Frepared for Duties. somber colors, wearing black for travel- ..vTW l when, the death of her mother, his taste. ing. On election night, when she and on But when the Ganns set up their house- sister, Dolly, became an inmate of his hold goods in their first As she assumes her duties in the President Hoover were entertaining MRS. HOOVER AND MRS. GANN. home. home, a semi- friends, n/' detached house on the brow White House today she is prepared to their official and intimate, in —Sketched From Harris-Ewing and Associated Press Photographs. The tenderest affection always was of Har- their Palo Alto home, Mrs. Hoover wore vard terrace, such articles were beyond do her duty from every standpoint. maintained between the orphan sister their income. one of the new printed velvets in black and the brother's wife and she was So. with the best books Physically she is fitted to grace the and their on the subject and a few specimens gray. For Florida trip Mrs. reared in a home where the strongest loaned being comely and pleas- Hoover added several of the newer President of U. S. Presidential Oath existed and by friends who possessed such drawing room, bonds of family unity laces, this energetic printed crepe de chines to her wardrobe, WHITE HOME where, in her impressionable years, she homekeeper made ant to look upon. She stands about HOUSE REAL her own curtains, and of such entranc- one of white with a figure in green over Given was in touch with public affairs and five feet six inches and her athletic which she wore a black chiffon coat, Heads All Rulers Coolidge by ing design that they were envv of all the men who dominated them. She beholders. Every tendencies has left her a strongly built, quite long enough to cover the dress, Typically American Residence Has Been Inspiration for Past was keenly interested in her brother's window in the home and a black hat and shoes. Only with was thus covered. well rounded figure, erect and inde- In Absolute Power Father Is Recalled political ambitions and has been an Added to an almost her evening gowns does Mrs. Hoover Presidents and Declared One of Most Genuine acknowledged factor in his success. Her prenatural skill pendent looking. Her exquisite complex- adopt the French heel, her favorite with her needle. Mrs. Gann has an ex- pink and white has taken on nieces and nephew regarded her as a ceptional talent for ion of footwear being Oxford ties, laced snugly Thrills Associated With Office. kind and sympathetic elder sister and. cooking. This shorn* none of the harshness of her out-door Honors and Favors resplendently during the doleful days hair over the instep. She is fond of walking Many Ceremony by Lamplight in later years, as a second mother who when life and with her halo of white and finds easy, pleasurable the Food Administration had as turquoise and a it an task than one President of the there that the bedrooms, the sitting could share their experiences. The best placed the forbidden shading eyes as blue because she outfits herself for it. Are Given Executive in is that she has sign on so many perfectly shaped nose and mouth, she United States is known to rooms and the library are located. It is Old Home Followed description of Mrs. Gann cherished dishes. Mrs. Gann could considered a handsome Not Partial have remarked upon retiring this floor that intimates are received accepted the fact that different ideals readily obtain place is always to Jewelry. on world and that reluctance a of responsibility woman. To be sure, there is a square- by Government. from that high office that one informally and where the presidential Harding's Death. prevail in the with a canning firm, such was the skill Mrs. Hoover is particularly dainty in MORE greatest evening to accept them w’ould be both futile and ness of jaw and a curve at the corner of the and most families foregather in the for she attained with vegetables and fruits mouth which show decided char- evening clothes, being fond of hand- genuine thrills associated with the reading and conversation. embarrassing. She is the rare type of Sweet corn, freshly gathered, of her What are the perquisites of the of- walks out of the the thoroughly modem woman, possess- was her acter. Mrs. Hoover may be shy of pub- some laces and the richer materials, presidency was that derived from living The rooms on the top floor are used Calvin Coolidge specially, and many the day she spent large she does fice of Chief Executive which Calvin principally by today ing in a marked degree all the old-fash- in the farming country licity and crowds, but though frequently soft deliberately in the White House. the servants and for White House with a distinction quali- about Wash- demeanor. she wears crepe Coolidge of Massachusetts This beautiful white residence, mag- storage part of the ioned virtues and those amiable ington getting fresh not show it in her general relinquished purposes. This that no other President had. He is the phrase goes, corn and rushing perfectly poised da chines, chiffon velvets and geor- when he said he did not nificent In its simplicity, its perfect house was rebuilt, two years ago, when ties which were, as the home and canning it. the She is self possessed, choose to be a candidate for re-elec- only in American history who was more abundant in the years “when During lean and unafraid in meeting people. gettes. Mrs. Hoover is not much given architecture and its colorful setting, an entire new roof was put on the man days of the following Winter this made Hoover’.-; tion? own mother was a girl.” a dish for the Candor is one of Mrs. para- wearing jewelry, though, greatest powers has been credited with serving as an White House. sworn In as Chief Executive by his gods when mingled with joy- to like Mrs. First and of all the inspiration many of the distinguished the kitchens, the breakfast bacon. It was mount traits, and add to this the and privileges and opportunities is that to In the basement are father. Political Acumen Admired. served as ousness of living and of being of use Coolidge, she does not object to a neck- men who have lived in it during their pantries, storage and refrigeration a special treat once a week for the as President of the United States one In August, 1923, the world learned of From her earliest residence in the i family. in the world and she balances in the lace or chain as part of her costume exercises more absolute power than any tenure of office. rooms, as well as the laundry. Several predecessor, Mrs. Cool- President Coolidge is among these. of the in the basement have been the death of President Harding. But Capital, the hostess of the Vice Presi- Mrs. Curtis’ long and painful illness scale with her and she has a decided fancy for small other ruler in all the world. He is the rooms proved idge, perfection. The White House from all accounts is converted into a sort of art gallery. At the world knew that the “President” for political i a crucial test for the Senator, to ornamental combs to keep in place most powerful person in the world while dent was admired her and he became the friends, While the women of the world are holding office. a most comfortable place of abode. It least oil paintings and busts, mostly of dead, for with almost grim j marvel of his a some barnlike, House, was not acumen, and it was a frequent pleas- that, despite mental saying "poor Mrs. Hoover, what gi- wandering lock of hair. When Here are some of the other emolu- is spacious without being and former occupants of the White swiftness a new man had stepped into anguish, loss of gantic she will have in managing they gives it is furnished and conducted in such which display place in the upper antry of Representative Curtis' friends rest and ever-increasing sorrow, he so task she wears furs, are of the best, ments that “Uncle Sam” him: for a the office. The night of Mr. Harding’s ¦ faithfully White House," she is entering the carefully salary year. a typically American manner that the part of the house could not be found, over the services of ! discharged his routine duties the selected and of the most fash- A of $75,000 a death was a hectic one in official circles. to wish to take j and so cheerfully portals knowing just exactly what ionable sort. Silver fox appeals her traveling and en- Presidents and their respective families have been put on exhibition. manager general accepted the inevita- to /Another $25,000 for simply and with There were only two Cabinet officers in his campaign and ble. Mrs. Gann gained just awaits her and that many a woman and for evening she wore to the last tertainment expenses. have been able to live There is a huge furnace room, with Washington and there was a grave i as much half her strength and none of few which the same freedom that was theirs in fuel, but these are no longer secretary, especially when a doubtful admiration at this sad period, prolonged without White House receptions, before Mr. A mansion to live in on the space for fear that the sudden death of the Presi- almost 10 years, during her executive ability has weathered the Hoover retired from the cabinet, great attention of the entire world is focused. private life. used, as the heat for the White House campaign was on hand. She supervised | three of which a a dent was part of a plot against the ! she was bed-ridden. For she attended four or even eight years of life there fluffy white fox that left at the back Furnishings and maintenance com- Not only is the White House home- is piped from a central heating plant General New her brother’s office and personally saw is be- place, beyond ay question Government. Postmaster very busy : with the most exacting care to the with credit to themselves. This only the top of her head visible, while plete for this sumptuous residence. like but it is operated by the War Department. was insistent that Vice President Cool- visitors when he w’as and the White House is a Govern- the stole the most famous residence in America. completely and well wrote and dictated letters which proved ; household needs of her brother’s home cause reached the bottom of her Has Private Detectives. The big house is idge be immediately sworn in. Secre- well as her own. The daughters ment run institution with some domestic coat. - Its graceful. Colonial lines are well furnished. It is not at all necessary a valuable asset all the years when his |as head may room in the Capitol Build- millions of people throughout tary of State Hughes, next in line of were married and living out of the city life attached. Though the Women the country over always A private known to for any incoming President to bring succession and himself a former Chief political fame was growing. and they had young change, always the competent Lady ing, which is the most elaborately deco- the country. It is rare that a visitor anything way furniture, dra- Curtis was an excellent children, whom there are wonder what has the First of the in the of Justice, ruled that any person qualified Mrs. Charles they could not leave for a protracted employes there who know- their duty to Land as a hobby. Does she sew, knit, rated office room in the world, and to Washington for the first time goes peries, linen, china, or the many other home-keeper, but she found her young — period and whom Lady- paint, historic furniture, heir- away having seen this house making large under the State laws to take an ac- they could not bring perfection and were the First collect some special line of art, furnished with without articles that go toward a knowledgment Cool- sister-in-law a tremendous aid in the Washington for fear blind, the institution looms from famous predecessors. their President’s home. Architects and could swear in Mr. amenities, to of disturbing deaf. dumb and or what is it? While Mrs. Hoover has house presentable and comfortable. idge. In the still hours of the night, by knowing, as she did. not only the beloved invalid. would still move on with noiseless ma- many treasures collected in her world A fleet of the best automobiles artists from foreign countries have Belongings. the names of the most distinguished the wise arrangement American factories produce, and been charmed with it. 'Personal the flicker of a kerosene oil lamp, in a More Spacious Home. chinery. This is travels—or perhaps acquired is a better can course, each new occupant brings of callers on official occasions but also of the Government. word—she electric car for the First Lady of the Os modest farm home in the hills Ver- something in the personal which It was to provide spacious in every department apparently runs to no spe- an Perfect Colonial Type. some personal belongings. It has been mont, Calvin Coolidge’s father “offici- sense a more cial line, and her pictures, bric-a-brac, Land. succeeding First made for their pleasure. Meantime she environment for Senator Curtis that Mr. Completely Equipped. private force to guard Some readily concede it to be the a custom for each ated” and swore in his son as President. and Mrs. Gann parted with their home books, hangings, screens and other A detective America. Lady select the design was just as invaluable in the homelier have for- things that most beautiful residence in personally to duties, aiding in the family on Harvard terrace and moved to Ma- Even should Mrs. Hoover go to make a house look any rate, it has been described by- of the china to be used during her term sewing and homelike, have for the A special police force of about 50 At taking a hand when the always uncer- comb street in Cleveland Park. The gotten to take her possessions into the most simply White authorities as the most perfect type of as mistress of the White House. After- been “brought along” on her return to picked men to guard the House in this china of each FLAGS FOR HOOVER tain domestic staff to be engaged in house and grounds are much larger and Mansion with her, it is so perfectly and grounds. American Colonial architecture ward pieces from the arranged on a more pliant design for the States, because they had been part country. In addition to its own grace administration are placed in the Na- the Capital w’as in rebellion. that she could do nicely with- of her household goods in other coun- A private art gallery'. Although always renting or owning a entertaining. As in their first home, equipped historic library. and beauty, there are the grounds in tional Museum. Thousands, Specially Made for the garden is major interest for the And as for housekeeping tries. A situated, home in Washington. Senator Curtis a out them. A of greenhouses to keep the which it Is with their hun- There are 26 servants employed to Celebration, Are Waving entire family. It had been already de- to The new First Lady is an adept with score flowering trees, it» White in order and to and his family returned to Topeka on devices, no ready furnished mansion White House and to provide dreds of shade and keep the House Today. possible roomy signed and planted before Mr. Gann her needle, and while she does little in decorated shrubs, and roses and cater to the wants of the presidential Here all occasions and to the let, how perfectly equipped, way plants and blooms for dinners and re- hundreds of home every by purchased the property, but he and no matter the of fashionable garments, she Which, duflr.g family. do not Include a house- endeared to member where, a ceptions—one of the greenhouses be- countless other flowers. These Mrs. Gann have changed many things could equal the White House, makes study of and executes tapestrv, flowering season, transform the and a head usher. Also there most sacred memories. This house is embroidery ing among the largest orchid houses the keeper of flags were especially now occupied by for the better and they have planted to attic, everything has of all sorts and knows more than 18 acres forming the White are a head gardener and assistant and Thousands the older sister of the from cellar many lace stitches. This, however, is in this country. Washington today at Vice President, Mrs. Jerome Colvin, Spring bulbs in such profusion that few been thought out, tried tout and favor- A private yacht. House grounds into one of the beauty about 12 laborers employed throughout made to wave in private grounds show such a grand ar- all work that requires close attention Capital. to care for the grounds; a and she keeps it in readiness for his ably pissed upon. and the thing she A private train—whenever he wants spots of the the year the inauguration of Herbert Hoover. visits. This house is on a corner op- ray of tulips, hyacinths, daffodils and have to wonder what likes best and does given right way. This home of the Presidents is Just carpenter, an electrician, a mechanic, They She does not the most of is it—which is of The quartermaster general arranged posite from the home of Senator Arthur iris. still cultivate roses and have to do next. The schedule is practically knitting baby sacques, The best brass band in the world. as attractive inside as it is on the out- a valet to the President, a maid for the a plot which is a credit to amateurs. only to sweaters and bootees for her grand- may actually although mistress, clerks and with the Army’s manufacturing depot Capper and between the two families set for everything and she has A flag that no one else unfurl. side. It is four stories, four social twb there has existed for many years They have placed clumps of chrysanthe- consulted as to the hours for dining children. Peggy Ann and Herbert, 3d, from the exterior it appears to be only messengers. in Philadelphia to supply flags of every a be aged about 3 years and 14 months, re- A personal physician. strongly entrenched friendship. mums in between Spring and Summer and what she would like served at Naval and military personal aides. two stories. This deception Is due to For the purpose of protecting the dimension ranging from the big garri- bloomers, so that all through the Sum- spectively. She likes to stitch their floor is not White House, the executive office and meals. .. official secretary, who on occasions the fact that the basement Kept Out of Suffrage. mer the deep green of chrysanthemums x dainty dresses and other garments An son flags 20x38 feet to the small storm There goes with Mrs. Hoover to the and for the President, the best private noticed from the front, and because the patrolling the grounds surrounding As Dolly Curtis, an astute politician and the delicate foliage of dahlias give Miss there is a grave suspicion that she is acts or attic, them, the Government has provided a flags 5x9 feet. White House today her secretary, a baby spoiler. secretary he can find. arrangement of the top story, same city where Betsy Ross popular in Washington and Topeka, that desired aspect which few Wash- many the servants and generally known, is such as al- police force of 40 men. The 10 secret In the ington gardens in Hall, and of A confidential secretary, who knows as it is made the first American flag hundreds Mrs. Gann had many opportunities to attain Summer. her mansion on S street, Fond of Children. intimately any else. completely to hide it from view. service men detailed to the White public A wholesome edifying family is that attaches of him more than one most of girls were kept busy stitching white attract attention in her own cook, do no patrol duty. Nine of - - including Mary Rattley, the whose A large office force, and a complete There are about 50 rooms in this fa- House behalf. The-equal right -for women of the Vice President and in this cate- teoups, parts of a ; Mrs. Hoover is always very solicitous building. seems to them are assigned to protect the Presi- percale stars on a blue field and care- gory he proudly salads and other j retinue, a man to keep track of appoint- mous old No one laying red and white stripes of movements were gaining momentum includes his sister with both the | about those two children, and number, but that is as dent and one to protect the President’s fully Dolly, and her husband, Edward Everest menu are prime favorites ; exceed- ments. another to open his mail, a bar- know the exact bunting together. The Philadelphia de- and their leaders singled for honors any President and Mrs. Hoover, ! ingly fond of the pretty close as the older attaches can estimate. wife. woman performing high-class work. To Gann. young mother, ber, etc - . responsible for all the flags J . The house itself and all that has pot was There will be a sufficient number of! Mrs. Herbert Hoover, jr., who Private telephone and telegraph lines. The main floor is more or less public, attain the reputation of being the most give the White House \ i before reason is little frequented been mentioned in connection with it used by the U. S. Army, including their domestics to her marriage was A private code for sending confiden- and for that colors and standards for regiments. successful political manager in the Mid- a genuinely home-like air and to carry , Miss Margaret Wat- by the Presidents and their families. are furnished by the Nation. The dle West was in this category and noth- son and, like her husband, tial messages. dining President is called upon neither to The national flag is made in 12 sizes. 2,600 CONSTITUTION out the more personal wishes of the !j a graduate A social secretary for the mistress of Os course, the private and state ing is more indicative of Mrs. Gann’s floor, but the occu- pay any salaries, nor to pay for the master and mistress of the mansion. of Stanford. For a fact, it was Mrs. the White House, who is social leader rooms are on this Advance In Making of Flag. poise and good judgment than that she said that Mrs. pants never have their heat and light. His only expense is for kept aloof from all stormy episodes It has sometimes been Hoover who went out to California to for the country. of the house his and house The making of Old Glory advanced the CHANGES OFFERED Hoover does not care for society. Per- prepared for him meals in the latter, except on occasions what he and family the which marked the progress of woman attend the wedding and see the young A daily newspaper functions. and kitchen servants eat. The food along the same lines of economical haps she does not in the general accept- alone. of banquets or other state suffrage to its eventful triumph. Nor of the term, but she is so frankly people established in home life. She The remainder of this main floor is for and other costs incident to state func- production as other commodities in the did the idea of seeking political prefer- ance A disbursing officer to keep the tions are paid for out of the Presi- needle industries. At one time the en- by hospitable and so little of the real has frequently visited them since Her- straight. formal receiving and entertaining, and ment in the personal sense ever find Book Written Pittsburgh Law- things—unofficial White House accounts families dent’s traveling expense fund, for tire flag was fashioned by one operator. lodgement. She society end of Hoover, jr., steel engraving portrait. is not used by the presidential was content to share yer her in her new bert took his family to An official purposes. which Congress appropriates $25,000 Now the work is divided into 13 opera- and enjoy the honors conferred on her on Proposed Amendments society—is exacted of Cambridge, where he has spent about Right of way wherever he may go. except for these annually. A different task is assigned each position that this will not matter, even and Famous. tions. brother and to play her part for his two years at Harvard. These are some of the honors East Room Most Until the administration of Presi- worker, the work passing along from steady advancement. After Five Years’ Study. ii true. Allan younger presents to the Hoover, the son of the favors that Uncle Sam Unquestionably the most famous of dent Roosevelt all of the business of one machine to another until it is com- this period before her mar- Met Obligations Promptly. President and Mrs. Hoover, 22 years can enjoy them only the During President—but he the rooms hi the White House Is the Executive was transacted in the pletely assembled. riage to Edward Everett Gann of old, who accompanied them on their eight years, terms. largest and stamped By the Associated Press. In her official life in Washington as for two East Room. It is also the White House itself, but he had an The material for stars is Louisville, Ky.. a young lawyer then South American voyage, is still a stu- executive office built onto the west with steel cutting die elec- PITTSBURGH. March 4.—Some 2.600 Secretary of Commerce, Extended. most magnificent. out a on an in the Department of Justice, she the wife of the dent, but will furnish untold interest in Many Courtesies Room, although consider- wing of the residence and there are stamping machine. The resolutions to amend the Constitution gratuities The Blue tric-drlven found time to play a conspicuous role Mrs. Hoover met her obligations his visits to the White House. The In addition to these paid ably is next in importance, be- the President's office, and the offices blue field is placed on a table, care- compact body of the United States have been intro- coming of the Coolidge boys and be- the new President smaller, in the of Kansans resi- promptly, did what the official world for by the people, cause it is in it that the President and of those engaged in assisting him, as fully smoothed out and the proper posi- dent in Washington and to co-ordinate duced since the Constitution was made fore that the Roosevelt boys from their falls heir to many courtesies, such as: well as the room in which field, the law of the land, and M. A. Musman- her, both in and out of the First Lady receive. the cabinet tion of the stars marked on each them to their best interests and those expected of ¦ ; respective schools always afforded the A private room at the Union Station families confine meetings and other conferences are using a perforated pattern. no. Pittsburgh attorney, knows the his- kept public a thrill. Capital. The presidential of the Sunflower State. She was a tory every her home, and up a number of old in the National themselves to the second floor. It is held. National colors of silk are carried sympathetic aide when the Kansas So- of one. Both of the Hoover sons were born theaters that, but after reading and familiar friendships. Wednesday A private box at his favorite bv unmounted troops and standards ciety of Washington was founded, and Not only in London, in the Little Red House, in his honor. through 40 years of the Congressional afternoons at home will long be remem- which became the central meeting specially decorated bv mounted organizations. Making of she has borne her share of responsi- their distinctive hospitality—- place A specially reserved pew in whatever residence of the President, was the first these differs from the work bunting the of its annual Record and more than 100 books deal- bered for of celebrities during the World War. Washington. on bility for success ing things such as open fireplaces, plenty church he prefers. public building erected in ORDER OF PRESIDENCY flags. The tsars are made of solid em- meeting. with the introduced resolution?. However, they are typically American, in the most exclusive site selected by George Wash- Musmanno has written 'Proposed of flowers, tropical fruits and a general even though, like other boys, they like Membership The was broidery silk on a Swiss hand-em- Mrs. Gann was among the first wom- from carriage door to the ington, who personally laid the corner broidery Amendments to the Constitution of the welcome the to reminisce about their trips the clubs. occupied by machine. en to obtain a license to run her own States," tea on Idealizing reproduction of his fea- stone in 1792. It was first SUCCESSION LISTED car, electric, in 1915. when United so that any person can table. Thames, and their acquaintance with building, 176 By Machines. motor an know as much. The book represents the With women in the congressional sei j tures by portrait painters and sculptors. John Adams in 1800. The Placed this was deemed the most ladylike for ; other boys of their age in and about j dentists, deep, was partially work of five years’ study. Mrs. Hoover is particularly a favorite London. Services of tailors and others feet long and 86 feet The blue silk fields are placed in frames her sex and less dangerous than gaso- I | may willing destroyed by the British in 1814. An machine, promoted Having been adopted by Congress as and were one asked to name some of j Mrs. Hoover is the daughter of the as much as he be to ac- Law of Congress Provides for All on this which turns out a line. She was from this class life who will be i annex containing the Executive offices stitch-like hand embroidery. The regi- many years ago and has since driven a Government document. 5.000 copies the women in official late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henry, and' -1 cept. was built in 1902 so will be printed and distributed among nearest to her and have most frequent was born at Waterloo. lowa, where her Gifts of all sorts—pets, books, jewelry, and a Cabinet room Emergencies Nation Will mental banners are made of heavy the largest and heaviest of cars for during Roosevelt incumbency. The eagle regi- libraries, schools and courts of the Na- entry into the White House it would only sister, Mrs. Jean Henry Large, also prize turkey* and hogs and pumpkins, the Have Chieftain. taffeta silk with an and the the pleasure and convenience of her and whatnot. early occupants of the White House mental coats of arms are embroidered family. Her big car has long been fa- tion. indeed be difficult for they are all her was born. In the nineties they left bed quilts was not installed Musmanno's book covers about 300 lowa and went first to Los Angeles and There is nothing niggardly the used candles. Gas by hand. There are as many as 30 miliar at the Senate entrance. She has friends. about and a heating and ventil- pages and is said to constitute the first Congressional then to Monterey, Calif., appropriations made by Congress for until 1848. A question often asked is, Who suc- different shades of- silk used In em- always taken her husband to his office When members of the j ; where her lating system in 1853. banner. The in the afternoon attempt at analyzing the subjeot of getting up their cook book to father entered the banking business. the upkeep and maintenance of the ceeds to the presidency, in case of need, broidering each work- and no engagement Club were The United States Government has the greatest and proved too fascinating to detain her amendments since the book in 1889 by as a means for financing the ad- Mr. Henry, who died less than a year White House, including furnishings, re- after the President and Vice President? woman must use care , use never felt it necessary to buy a special judgment in her work in order that when it time to call for him. Prof. H. V. Ames of the University of dition to the club building. Mrs. Hoover ago at the advanced age of 82, con- pairs. heat, and in fact everything ex- This has been provided for by law of was Pennsylvania. tinued make his home President’s family car for the President to travel in, be- the different shades blend properly. Since Senator Curtis has made his home wrote for the book its foreword. There to in Monterey, cept what the eats. companies have Congress, so that no matter what hap- Representative Clyde Kelly sponsored only going By being cause the railroad al- pens may The colors for the President. Sec- with the Ganns his faithful sister has are some touches of humor in this bit to Palo Alto in the school virtue of his Commander- disposal any private the country not be without the resolution in Congress adopting the season that Mrs. Large might be with Army and Navy ways placed at his an executive. retary of War, chief of staff and West included this morning and afternoon of writingand some touches of imagina- in-chief of the he can might express preference for book as a Government document, her son, Delano large, who get filled Army or car he a of follows: Point cadets are embroidered by hand duty for him also. Only in the past six tion to lift the writer—she signs her is in his his larder at the planning trip. This The order succession is as months, early teens and attending Stanford, commissary, taking whenever he was a of State, in the same manner as the regimental when duties of all descriptions name Lou Henry Hoover—quite out of Navy advantage of has be paid for out of the travel- Secretary Secretary of the for every member of the '*• * * Mr. and Mrs. Hoover were married in car to Treasury, War, Attorney colors. multiplied j the ordinary line of housewives. reduced prices. of $25,000. Secretary of engaged CORfthON HOOVERTABLE. Borromeo, ing .... family, Ganns the Church of St. Charles in Then, too, he is frequently the target allowance General, Postmaster General, Secretary have the a i For our cooking, like our governing, Calif., The President is not restricted in the chauffeur. Monterey, in 1899, the Ret# for expert cooks who send in pies and of the Navy, Secretary of the Interior, is done for the people and by the Father Ramon Maria Mestres, pastor number of automobiles. They are paid Few Entertained by Adams. Married in Topeka. Ten Ears Sent people.” the housewives cakes, and of proud growers who send mainte- Secretary of Commerce, Secretary of Choice From lowa Then she leads of the church, officiating. It was a for out of the White House Labor. John Quincy Adams was the last of country to purchase by in fresh-killed livestock or poultry or fund. Uusually there is an ar- Mr. and Mrs. Gann were married in the on Catholic ceremony, the priest, as the nance Although the following question has President from Massachusetts, prior to 1915, by President-elect's Friend. citing the fact that its many recipes, fancy cured hams. made w ith one of the lead- the Topeka home June 13. and only minister of the town, having a spe- rangement r no bearing under present conditions, it Mr. Coolidge. at to Washington, where of contributed through the wives of Am- dispensation perform ing automobile manufacturers to keep came once Ten ears red. white and yeljow cial to ceremonies $75,000 for White House. is interesting to know that if the man When he assumed office the diplo- they established their home. com from ’To-way.” bassadors and Ministers, they may for Protestants. the White House supplied with new cars. 17 persons. the State of tall themselves dining at diplo- The appropriation for White House elected President of the United States matic corps consisted of Permelia. the elder daughter of the com and also of Herbert birth, imagine a The Hoovers' wadding journey was a is about $75,000 SIOO,- Is Kept. should die or in any Sir Charles Vaughn, the British Min- President, Hoover’s or even in some strange and maintenance to Constant Vigil way become in- Vice and bearing the name served as a Winter centerpiece in the matic table long one. taking them to China, where 000. The furnishings are generally re- eligible between the time of the meeting ister, was dean and but four othar na- of her Grandmother Curtis, previously dining far-away land. the President goes out room of Mrs. Hoover. they set up their first housekeeping in paired or renewed every four years. Whenever of the electoral college and March 4, the tions ministers or envoys of the Charles George, \ yet is not domestic sent had married P. a West The com was sent at Mrs. Hoover’s And Mrs. Hoover half-American. half-Oriental fashion, The linen is especially made with the driving he Is attended by Secret Service man elected Vice President would be- first class. Portugal had as Minister Pointer, and now ranking as a major request by Newt Butler, boyhood In the way of prying around in the but where, nevertheless, they made a chum ; U. S. Coat of Arms weaved into the men and by policemen outriders on come President. the witty and accomplished Abbe Correa and stationed at Fort Sill, Okla. Mrs. of the President-elect. When the Hoo- comer of pantries, selecting rounds of real home. of the cloth. The In case such vacancy occurring Serra, the phrase—" Was- George graduated market, texture china and motorcycles. is a force of Secret of a de author of with honor from vers visited West Branch, the birth- meat in the making up market- Miss Janet Large, the niece of Mrs. glassware also have the U. S. Seal. It There prior to the meeting of the electoral hington, city of magnificent distances,” Wellesley and is of studious, rather supervision alert night and day a a re- place of Mr. Hoover, last August, the i ing lists and in the detailed Hoover, will be the young lady of the | takes 10 dozen of everything to properly Service men on the college, that body would have the duty that has been preserved to these days tiring turn. She has two children. Ann, far-famed lowa com was st its best. of a house. She manages to have a White House. She is a student at “set” the White House table for a for- to protect the President. A 24-hour of elevating the man elected by the when it is even more appropriate. John who is 8 and who. as the first grand- Mrs. Hoover remarked that housekeeper who does these things for Arms, but undoubtedly will she would Holton mal dinner. Practically all of the fur- vigil is also kept about the White House votes of the people of the various States Quincy Adams entertained an official child. born while her parents were liv- like a few of the ripened ears to use her, while she merely gives the general bring many young people around her niture and draperies have been spe- grounds. The use of Secret Service men as Vice President to the highest office list of less than 200 persons, while the ing in Washington is an especial fa- as a centerpiece in a special dish which •Vtline of what she wants. This ex- during the days she spends in the fine cially made. at the White House began after the in the land. That has occurred in the official list for the Coolidge receptions vorite of her grandfather and has spent she teepe for that purpose. Mr. Butler perience alone equips her for her posi- old mansion. , The White House itself, the official assassination of Resident McKinley. past. has been upward of 6,000, much time with Mr. and Mrs. Gann. pronged to send some. He did.