The Washington times., 1914-03-15
Little Army of Embryonic Presi-
dents, Judges, Governors,
and Senators Proves to Be
Most Attractive Socially.
Palm of Beauty Likely to Go to
Six.Year-0Id Daughter of
Illinois Congressman, Who Is
Adept at the Hesitation.
By MARY EDNA MOVES.

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Let me introduce to you a few men,
bers Of the very exclusive circle Of
Washington society, known to me as
the youngest members of the Congress
sional set. They are exclusive, indeed,
not so much from choice, possibly, as
mothers orders. When one wanders
about In Washington society they do net
meet these interesting members unless
by accident they get into the nursery,
the schoolroom, or the playroom, in
stead of the reception or drawing rooms.
However, these are only a few of the
large contingent OF kiddies that go to
make up this little army Of embryonic
Presidents. Senators, Congressman, gov
ernors. and judges, and some other time
I'll have you meet the others. That is.
tust as soon as I discover them or they
find their way to me.
Here is Thomas Motley Gore, the
young son of the member Of the upper
branch of Congress, who comes to
Washington all the way from Lawton,
Okla He boasts Of the fact that he
has attained the age of three years and
Is going on four. Since Christmas his
greatest ambition is to spend every sim
gle one Of his waking hours running an
electric train which Santa brought him.
For fear that the train will miss its
schedule. he usually takes it to bed with
him nights and afternoon nap times.
Last summer. when he went to the
country with his mother, he quite de-
cided to be a farmer, and he confided
to his father that he would raise hay
and iced tea on his farm. Also he would
have plenty Of horses to eat the hay,
and photographer as one of the farm
hands to take pictures Of the horses.
put them In boks. and send them to all
the poor little children all over the
world who live in cities.
But must not forget to introduce
Toms big sister, Nina Gore. She is
Toms buddy, and he would not enjoy
being democratic farmer and an eiec-
trical engineer or being in this story
unless Nina could share it with him
Nine, who Is named for her mother, is
beginning to look exactly like her. Nina
Is beautiful little girl, who is just
ten years old and a pupil at the Brls-
tol School. Already she is showing a
decided talent for drawing and music
She Is devoting most Of her time to her
violin. on which she is a splendid per-
former.
Natural Baseball Fan.
Do you know this little man In his
handsome black velvet dress suit? Wig.
this is William Webb. the youngest of
the three charming children that go
to make the home of Congressman and
Mrs. Edwin ]. Webb Of Shelby. n. c..
such delightful place Like the Gore
children. the Webb family spend their
winters in Washington. William Webb
is three years old and is a natural
born baseball fan. He cannot help II,
either. Ever since he has been old
enough TO know anything at all he tas
known that he would rather play with
a ball than all the trains of cars end
horses that ever We're He and his
father read the pink sheet" together
and when the season begins William
hopes and certainly expects to be on
hand at the park. His father. yo1 Erob-
ably recall is the pitcher on the DEM
ocradc side of the Congressional team,
so one cannot blame little Bill.
William has big brother, too, who
aids and abets him in being a fan"
He is Edwin ]. Webb. jr.. who is nine
years old. Then there is Elizabeth
Webb. who is a little over ten years
old Elizabeth was but a wee baby
when her father first came to Con-
gress. and she attended her first "ofrI-
ctal day at home when she was a
babe In arms. She has been attending
them ever since. When Mrs. Webb re-
ceives on Tuesday afternoon very fire.
quently she allows Edwin and William
TO don their little velvet dress suits and
assist Edwin usually stands at the
door with a silver trav and announces
the guests, while William assists in
entertaining them. Elizabeth Frequently
passes the tea cups for her mother
Voted For Prohibition.
But there is Williams best friend.
Joe Bryan. awaiting to be presented.
Right here a discussion will arise. for
both OF the webb boys claim Joe Joe
is the only son of the Democratic
member from Nashville, and he is ten
years old and goes to the Friends
school. He takes a great pride in his
little friend, Ed Webb. because Ed
voted in Congress last winter Eds
father was out of the room when the
Webb prohibition bill came up and. OF
course, the youngest pember voted for
II Joe Bryan thinks that should go
down in history. Joe reads q great
deal and is especially fond OF American
history and is quite as well Informed
on all the topics of the day and espe-
cially the doings On Capitol Hill as
many older fo'ks- Joe is spending
Inuch time in the gym at school. and
believes that being physically fl counts
for much. When he comes to Con-
gress. which he means to do. he will
be mighty member in every sense of
the word. Already. he has learned
the art OF preparing seed lists for
constituents and seeing that the seeds
are sent.
Future Railroad Magnate
Don't miss the little Howard boys
from Kirkwood. Ga; they are right
here and not missing anything them
selves Here is William Schley How
ard, jr.. and Pierre du Vinage How
ard. the sons of Congressman and
Mrs. Howard Aside from being one
Of the handsomest little fellows in
town. william s. is one OF the busiest
He is showing signs of being a great
railroad magnate at the early age of
three. for he manages TO monopolize
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