Evening Star Newspaper, April 11, 1929, Page 40

WOMAN’S PAGE, A WASHINGTON DAYBOOK BY HERBERT TI'E last soldier of the Confederacy in 14 "the nalls of Congress—Maj. Charles M. Stedman of North Carolina— is back in his of- fice on Capliol Hill awaiting - assembly of the special ses- sion. He is 83 years old. But despite his age there re- main many of the characteristics that .« caused h'm to be described in his youth as “the ideal of the dashing Confederate soldier.” He has refused to sur- render ‘to the ad- vancing vears. Maj. Stedman is regarded by all as the grand old man of Congress, and the last hero statesman of the South's pride and veneration. His personality and the magic of his face and man- ner have won for him the esteem of all who know him. His has been a_most romantic life. He entered the University of North Carolina at the age of 16, and was graduated from that institution in 1861. He received his diploma, but before the commencement exercises responded to a call for volunteers and enlisied as a private in the 1st North Carolina Regi- ment. He served his first six months as a private. At the end of that perind he was promoted from the ranks to the rank of major. He served under Robert E. Lee. Maj. Stedman’s likeness to the great Lee is startling. In fact, his resem- blance to the Confederate leader is so great that several motion picture com- panies have endeavored to persuade him to take the part of Lee in films. These offers, however, he has stead- fastly refused. They say down in North OCarolina that in his district it is regarded as almost criminal. for.any one even to think of running against him for Con- It is not hard to believe. On the occasion of his eighty-fifth birthday the Lower House of Congress took cognizance of it, and Republicans and Democrats alike joined to pay tribute to him. Every member of the North ~Carolina ~delegation _described him as “representing the very highest ideals of his land and birth,” and the House adjourned 10 minutes that the members might personally felicitate him. This is said to be the first time that the House has so honored one of its living members. Maj. Stedman is known as one of the greatest orators in the House of Repre- sentatives. Capitol Hill still talks about the speech he made in défense of the bill to pay dependent families of Na- tional Guardsmen. It was the greatest speech of his career. “If any member here has a doubt as to how he should vote, let him read what North Carolina did for the soldiers and their families during the Civil War, and then go to Statuary Hall and look at the bronze image of Gov. Zebulon Vance, who directed the work, and he will discard all doubt and come back here and vote for thie bill with joy, delight and enthusiasm.” These were his closing words, and they stirred such patriotic enthusiasm that only two members of the House C. PLUMMER. Despite his 88 years Maj. Stedman continues a life of activity that amazes his colleagues. He is seldom abscnt from his office in the mornings while Congress is in session. His activity is also extended to the floor of the House. Representative Pou, also from North Camlina, says there is only one way to describe Maj. Stedman: “Age does not wither him, nor cus- tom stale -his infinite variety.” A small restaurant is frequented by national lawmakers while Congress is in and out of session to a large extent, but at stated intervals the place" is over-run. One day recently, when we noticed that business was, better than usual for the noon-day meals, we asked the proprietress the reason. “That isn't hard to answer,” she sald. “It is because we have hog jowl and greens on the menu today.” Further questions revealed that when- ever this particular food was to be in- cluded on the day's menu, a printed slip was sent around to the office of each Senator or Representative known to be fond of the dish. The result—the entire supply is ex- hausted within a short time. She added that the greater part of her clientele on such_occasions were “gentlemen from the South.” Speaking of food, Washington is still buzzing about the lavish collation served at the White House inaugural recep- tion+ by the Hoovers. One wag has been led to suggest that we are in for a “food adminis- tration.” On previous oc- casions refresh- ments were dis- » pensed with. As a ) matter of fact, at all the smaller fes- tivities it was the custom of the for- mer President and Mrs. Coolidge to serve a well ap- pointed repast. ‘The truth is that the number of guests of necessity. invited to each of : the four state re- ceptions has’grown so large that it is impossible to serve supper to them with any measure of dignity and decorum. While a stately, dignified and typical American residence for the President of the United States, the White House is small and inadequate for entertain- ing on the mammoth scale of court functions. There is every reason to believe, therefore, that the President and Mrs. Hoover will follow in the footsteps of their predecessors and serve refresh- ments only at their smaller partics. ‘Washington's elite are being attracted to a new hobby—the fine old art of making tapestry. Madam Bachke, wife of the Norwe- gian Minister, has set the example, and others soon may follow. 1In the past quite a few of the socially prominent in the National Capital whiled hours awayover the needle point. Mrs. George Pepper, wife of the for- mer Senator from Pennsylvania, was an expert in this art. Mrs. Edward E. Gann, sister of the Vice President, created wall pieces copled with infinite voted against the bill. MILADY BEAUTIFUL BY LOIS LEEDS. Dear Miss Leeds—(1) Please suggest some sort of morning exercise to keep my figure trim. I do quite a lot of walking in the evening. (2) I am 18! years old, 5 feet 2, inches tall, and my measurements are: Bust, 29; waist, 24; hips, 33; thigh, 17; calf, 13; ankle, 8l2. Am I fat? (3) I have light TRUNK TWISTING brown hair and eyes. ‘What colors are becoming to me? N. H. Answer—(1) Ten repetitions each of the following exercises may be in- cluded in your morning program: (a) Trunk bending forward,” fingers touch- ing floor, knees straight; (b) trunk twisting from side to side; (c) leg rais- ing sideways as high as you can, knee stiff, hands on hips; (d) deep knee bending; (e) arms stretching upward with deep breathing; (f).lying on back and raising legs and swingl them over your head until they touch the pains from old Flemish tapestries. slender, especially your bust. Try to develop your chest by arm-flinging ex- ercises and swimming. The average weight for your age and height is be- tween 115 and 120 pounds. (3) You forgot to describe your skin tints. Please try again, and I shall be glad to sug- gest becoming colors. Inclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your ques- tion, LOIS LEEDS. Falling Eyelashes. Dear Miss Leeds—I had the loveliest eyelashes in my crowd, but lately I have lost practically all. They just fell out. What can I do? KAY A. Answer.—You should consult a_ doc- tor about your problem. It is likely that some skin disease has attacked the lashes, just as it sometimes attacks the scalp, causing baldness. LOIS LEEDS. Stimulating the Scalp. Dear Miss Leeds—(1) I am letting my hair grow, which it does very slowly. Is there any way to make it grow faster? (2) How can I develop my hips?® KENTUCKY BELLE. ‘Answer.—(1) There are two things you can do. First, improve your general health and, second, give your scalp stimulating treatment. Eat wisely and take plenty of outdoor exercise. See that you are not underweight. Every day massage your scalp for 16 minutes. Rub a small amount of castor oil into your scalp if it is inclined to be dry. If you can go to a beauty shop for stimu- lating electrical treatments, all the bet- ter. (2) You cannot make your hip bones any wider, but you can gain more floor. (2) Your measurements are flesh on them by building up your ‘weight. LOIS LEEDS. PARIS.—I see many Summer’ evening wraps of heavy satin or chiffon vel- vet. Satins are mostly white or pale tints like Heim's blonde lunasol with mink collar and cuffs V;:lve wraps are flower or jewel shades and blend or contrast sharply with o A Sermon for Today ¥ BY REV. ,OI.N .-‘G!}NNL ; You and Your Words. Text—"Out of the abundance of the !:ena;‘t the mouth speaketh.,”—Matt., Tell me what a man talks about most and I will tell you where his heart is. And ‘let me measure the size of his talk and I will tell you the size of his heart. ‘Words are revealing things. As another says, “A man's words reveal the dimen- slons of his soul, the depth of his mind, the breadth of his heart, the length of his vision, the height of his aspirations.” Henry Drummond said: “You ean unlock & man’s whole life if you watch what words he uses most.” And then he goes on to call -attention to some of Christ’s favorite words—such words as these: World, life, trust, love. What a depth and breadth of soul are revealed by these great words so often upon the lips of the Master. But your words—what do they reveal concerning A NEW cereal children iov; at first sight! It pops and crackles when you pour milk or cream. Amim whlt? flavor treat! Toasted rice grains, .Enioy Kellogg’s Rice Krise pies for breakfast, lunch or supper. With fruits or honey added. Use in candies. Sprinkle into soups. Made by Kellogg in Battle Cree! At grocers. “Has the true e MAyoNNA;sn Ea. or THE FINEST COOKS SAY you? You do not always mean what you say? You often speak without thinking? Yes, but even the words we utter carelessly and thought- lessly carry a revealing significance. They reveal what lles hidden in the subconscious mind. And' the subcon- scious mind is that state'of soul which results from one's general trend of thought and habits of life. It is from this source that those unthinking and unbidden words come. What secrets they tell—the secrets which you would not consciously confide to another. After all, you tell more about yourself than you imagine when you speak uninten- tionally and without thinking. ‘What petty things absorb many of us in conversation—dress, fashion, amuse- ment, etc. And how revealing all this small talk. If you want to get a true measurement of yourself, watch your words. —_— . Every newly born female baby has an expectancy of life four years longer than a male baby, says a European statisticlan. DAILY DIET RECIPE QUICK GINGERBREAD, Molasses, one-half cupful. Melted shortening, one-fourth cupful, Egg, one. Flour, uls, Cinnamon, one-half teaspoon- ful. Ginger, one-half Soda, one L Bolling water, one-half cupful. SERVES 8 PORTIONS, Mix sugar with molasses and nhortenh’:tz fl.;nd :v?gh well beaten °gg. r salt, spices maflnmfluamnmmtx- ture. Then add bolling water. Bake in eight large muffin tins or in a square pan and cut in squares for serving. Good served for dessert with maple marsh- mallow sauce. . DIET NOTE. Recipe furnishes a little pro- tein, much starch and sugar. Lime and iron present in good amount, but vitamins have been damaged by action of the soda. Can be given in moderation to children over 10.. Can be eaten by normal adults of average or under weight. J Corn Meal Fritters, . Mix well two tablespoonfuls of corn meal, one tablespoonful of flour, one can of deviled chili meat, one medium~ sized onlon cut fine, one cupful of boil- ing water, one egg well beaten and half a teaspoonful of salt. PFry by spoonfuls in hot fat until brown. Willie Willis BY ROBERT QUILLEN. “Pug wasn't fightin’ showin’ me how' the A movie knocked out the rich one' that ‘wanted his girl.” (Copyright, 1920.) 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