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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-06-24
RULE
IS 100 YEARS OLD
Regarded by Democrats as
"ImmemoriaI Custom" With
Little Deviation.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, June 24.-The Demo-
cratic two-thirds rule, object of q con-
centrated assault by the followers Of
Franklin D. Roosevelt, was born just q
hundred years ago.
For a century 1t has been carried
along from one convention to the next
IN the form of a report by the Rules
Committee recommending adoption OF
the rules Of the last national convention
and the rules OF the House OF the cur
rent Congress. It has never been re-
stated in full 50 far as available records
show.
At the San Francisco convention in
1920, however, this procedure was not
followed. The rules of the House alone
were adopted, with an added provision
that no delegate might address the con-
vention more than 30 minutes in de-
bate except by unanimous consent.
Despite this 1920 omission, however.
Gov. Cox was not declared nominated
that year until he attained two-thirds
majority on the forty-fourth ballot.
Cox reached q ma jority the preceding
ballot, but no point of order as to the
rules was raised. and the convention
manual, later prepared. held that the
two-thirds rule had applied that year
BY "immemorial custom"
In 1924, to Offset this 1920 technical
lapse. the rules OF the last convention.
including the two-thirds rule for can
didates for President and Vice Presi-
dent" and the rules of the House OF
that year. so fan as applicable. were
adopted. and this procedure again was
followed at Houston in 1928.
70 he 0-th irda r1ila he
Rules Committee would probably re-
turn to the 1880 form, adopting merely
the rules of the House of the Seventy
second Congress, with such debate lmi-
tation as desired. That committee re-
ports, by Democratic practice, after the
installation OF the permanent ch3ir-
man, and it requires only a ma jority Of
a quorum present and voting to adopt
Roosevelt supporters contend. Once
the rules are adopted, however, the rule
Of the House requiring a two-thirds
majority to suspend the rules comes
into force.
In the 1924 Smith -McAdoo deadlock
Bruce Kremer OF Montana, now a
Roosevelt leader, but then floor man
ager for McAdoo, moved during the
struct the Rules Committee to bring in
special rule designed to break the
deadlock.
Senator Walsh Of Montana, perma-
nent chairman that year and Roosevelt
candidate for the same ONCE now, ruled
that q two-thirds vote would be nee
essary to carry the motion, although a
ma 1ority would be sufficient to adopt
the special rule when brought in by the
committee under instruction Of the con-
vention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-06-24
HAGUE STATEMENT
ST|RS SPECULATION
Hint Smith Might Quit Race II
Roosevelt Drops
Out.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, June IA sudden anti
Roosevelt pronouncement Of Mayor
Frank Hague of Jersey City today
caused Democratic chieftains TO won
der whether Hague meant Alfred 4.
Smith would quit the presidential race
II Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt would.
Hague. convention floor manager Of
Smith and vice chairman Of the DEM
ocratic National Committee, declared
in his statement last night Roosevelt
has no chance OF winning" II nomi-
mated by the convention, predicted he
would not carry "a single State east
OF the Mississippi" and asserted before
the convention were names Of several
men who were better fitted for the
nomination than Roosevelt.
The Roosevelt camp greeted the dec
laration without any outward show Of
concern. Its only answer was this
statement of James A. Farley, manager
Of the New York Governors cam
paign:
Gov. Roosevelt's friends have not
come to Chicago to cry down or de-
fame any Democrat from any part of
the Union. This, l believe, Is SUFFICIENT
answer 10 mayor HagueS statement.
Speculation Rife.
But elsewhere there was a Hood of
speculation as to whether Hague meant
to imply Smith would readily retire In
favor of some candidate should Roose-
welt do likewise But there were some
who believed the statement might have
hastened the decision of the friends"
OF Roosevelt to declare war on the two
thirds rule.
1t Us generally known some party
leaders would look askance at Smiths
denomination by the convention in view
OF his defeat by President Hoover In
the 1928 campaign. Hence. they are
looking for a new leader with greater
chances of retaining the backing Of
the Solid South" and States whose
solidity cracked" in %.
Smith himself conferred with Hague
while the latter was drafting the state
ment and this added fuel to the fire of
speculation. As candidates better
ntted.' In addition to Smith. Hague
named the outstanding contenders for
the nomination and some favorite sons
declaring any one of them would meet
the present situation better than the
Governor of New York.
Names Presidential Hopes.
Those he mentioned were Gov. Richie
OF Maryland. Melvin A. Traylor Of Chi
cago. Speaker John N. Garner. Newton
d. Baker. Gov. White of Ohio. Gov
Murray of Oklahoma. former Senator
Reed of Missouri, former Gov. Byrd OF
Virginia and Senator Lewis of Illinois
The various anti-Roosevelt forces
have been uniting here to combat nom-
nation of Roosevelt on the first ballc
In the belief they could defeat him II
this manner And so far, Smith hs
not answered directly any questions o.
to whether he would support the 1882
nominee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-06-24
FIGHT ON GOVERNOR.
MAY COMPEL TRIP.
Convention Presence Likely
to Be Required to Assuage
Opponents.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ALBANY, N. Y, June 24.-Gov
Roosevelt may appear before the Demo-
cratic National Convention after all.
He may go to Chicago if he is nomi-
mated. and his advisers feel that he
should personally seek to assuage what
ever wounds the battle for the presi-
Dental nomination had left on his
opponents. Also, he might go, should
the convention become deadlocked over
the nomination.
Guided by Developments.
This was learned yesterday. almost
on the heels Of the most recent denial
bv the Governor that he would go 10
Chicago. 1t is believed that under
ordinary circumstances the Governor
will remain in Albany, doing routine.
as he expressed it recently. However,
should unexpected DEVELOPMENTS have
to be faced the plans Of the Roose-
welt group call for the Governor
presence.
Mr.. Roosevelt is sticking TO his re-
solve to refrain from comment on party
DEVELOPMENTS on the eve OF the con-
vention. and had nothing to say last
night on the statement OF Frank hague
New JERSEY leader and a strong sup
porter Of Alfred e. Smith. that Roose-
welt could not be elected II nominated.
Stands for Repeal.
He answered newspaper mems CUES
tions as to which OF the prohibition
proposals advsDced for consideration by
the party convention he favored by
saving his position had been well
known" for two years. since he had
campaigned for Governor in 1880 on a
repeal plank At that time he pro-
posed substitution OF an amendment
giving the States control over intoxi-
csnts for the eighteenth amendment.
He said recently he was confident the
party platform would clearly indicate
the method OF changing the liquor laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-06-24
Favorable 10 Abolition.

Senator Cohen of Georgia, Demo-
cratic national committeeman, pointed
out that the Democratic State Conven-
ton in Georgia had voted unanimously
in favor of the abolition of the two
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-06-24
GILLIAN IS SPEAKER

Strickland Gillian, writer, was guest
speaker at a ladies' day luncheon Of
the Washington Kiwanis Club in the
Raleigh Hotel yesterday. He was in
troduced by Claude W. owen, chairman
OF the Program Committee.
Ladies of Kiwanis were welcomed By
John ]. Boobar and 81 special guests at
the speakers table were introduced by
Edwin f. Hill. president Of the club.
Rev. John Palmer pronounced the in
yoca ion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-06-24
G. O. p. WOMAN DELEGATE
SHOOTS SELF TO DEATH
Mrs. Z. Maude Ferguson of New
Hampshire Declared Suffering
From Ill Health.

BRISTOL. ". H, June a. lP).-Mrs.
E. Maude Ferguson. first woman State
Senator elected In New Hampshire. and
a delegate to the Republican National
Convention in Chicago last week, was
found shot to death in the yard OF her
home last night.
Police said Mrs. Ferguson was found
lying in the yard OF her home by her
husband. Samuel Ferguson, and that a
pistol was lying nearby.
Mrs Ferguson had been Ill for some
months, authorities said. Medical
referee, DR.. w. r. Garland of Ply
mouth. gave a verdict Of suicide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-06-24
NOTED WOMAN DRY, rs,
COMES OUT FOR REPEAL
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
GRAND RAPIDS. June 24-Mrs. NJ
r. Bissell. 7S-year-old chairman OF the
board Of the Bissell Carpet Sweeper Co,
founded by her late husband, last night
issued voluntary gtat sment urging re-
peal Of the eighteenth amendment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-06-24

Mrs. Bissell previously had beer
known as a prohibition advocate.
Her statement foiIevs During ali
my life I have been a worker for tenn
oerance. Now I believe that It Is abso-
iutely necessary 10 repeal the eighteenth
amendment 1t has been a bitter fall
ure. There is no h2tfer way OF working
for Temperance than to work for re-
peal"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-06-24
Hard Work for so Cents.

MODESTO. Calf LP).-Chmbing
through skylight and wrecking a 1850
cash register, burglar was rewarded
with so cents in pennies as loot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-06-24

BrRtislava. Czeehoslovakia, plans 10
hold an international fair in August
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-06-24

ried a single large city which clearly
indicates that the people in the popu-
lous centers do not regard him as the
right man to lead. In the State of
California with the entire oranization
and the Democratic machinery with
him he failed to carry the large centers
three to one and was Overwhelmingly
defeated. Massachusetts told an even
more disastrous story.
The Democratic party has the great
est opportunity in its history. Now is
the time for the leaders representing
the various delegations at present sup
porting Roosevelt to analyZe what
say and see for themselves that their
candidate cannot be victorious. It Is
very apparent that any man who can
not carry New York. New Jersey, Mas
sachuSatts, Rhode Island, Connecticut
and the other New England States to-
gether with the Middle West and very
few States in the far West, j. not the
man for the party leaders to choose in
this crisis
There is no doubt that much mis-
representation was made to leaders
throughout this country as to Roose-
velt's strength throughout the country
and as to the individuals and elements
in the party that were supposedly back
ing him. Even though some of the
leaders have blindly climbed aboard the
Roosevelt band wagon with no other
thought in mind but patronage, disre-
garding what the future may hold for
the party itself and never seriously con-
sidering the type of candidate that the
country needs. These leaders should
recognize the fact that after the con-
vention their candidate must stand the
acid test of the electorate. as well as
the critical eyes Of the press of this
country.
Attitude Held UnfayorabIe.
Gov. Roosevelt, has utterly failed In
his last two efforts to sell himself to
the press of the country. The editorial
comment OF all the leading dailies has
been most unfavorable. II that Is
their attitude prior to the convention,
what can the future hold?
1T Is commonly known that Repub-
lican, leaders are hoping that Gov.
Roosevelt will be nominated, and some
have publicly expressed themselves that
their only hope for victory lies in the
possibility Of Roosevelt becoming the
candidate
Il am genuinely interested because
thT IchuCHCy VI IHc PCOPAc VI Nc" ocl-
sey has been to support the Republi-
can national ticket in presidential
years. 1t is only fair, as the leader Of
the party in New Jersey and having its
interests at heart, to predict that If
Gov. Roosevelt is nominated our State
will be in the Republican column, miss
ing an opportunity. II the right man
Is nominated, we will carry a Repub-
lican State which has given SOC, 900
ma jority to Republican candidates for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-21
Colonel Robins Is Still Suffering
 From His Ailment
Recognize Not One of His Old Friends, Not Even His Wife Made Speeches for Hoover in North caro- lima Retreat

figure. On both occasions Mrs Robins has spoken to her husband of events familiar to both of them but she has received a negative response.
 Every effort is being made, both by Robins physicians and his family, to keep the patient away from excitement or from the 0r- deal of newspaper interviews.
 As far as can be determined, Robins has maintained the role he has played ever since ho arrived in Whittieratwo months ago.
 When he left Whittier he told a close friend, T. K. Hyatt, that T am not the man they are looking for" He told Hyatt of an "im- portant mineral discovery" he had made in the mountains. Hyatt said Sunday that he was to visit Robins to-day at Appalachian hall; that Robins had sent word he had something important Ito tell him.
 Robins also told the McHan family, at whose small inn he lived, to keep his room for his return. Margie McHan, 17, brunette, black haired and grey-eyed, wept when Robins left. He had helped her with her lessons; gave her a Bible and evinced great interest in her and her brother. Glenn. He told Glenn to take word to the Indians that he would be back.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-21
CANADIAN POET
 BEFORE TEACHERS
Wilson MacD Donald Speak er at the Wilby Andit0- | rium Saturday P. M.
PRAISED DIR DONOVAN

stWilson Macdonald. Canada's stPoet Laureate" in his lecture-re- scilaI before 200 teachers and their friends in the Wilby auditorium on Saturday evening, adhered to the late Superintendent of Schools pr Michael c. Donovan as his greatest critic, claiming that Dr Donovan whs the only critic who read be- tween the lines of his poems. The at5eaker added that he did not have have the pleasure of meeting 6Dr Bbnoyan, but had looked forward to that honor in his debut here, saying that he had become ac- ouainted with the late school head through correspondence.
 1.-TWO stanzas from the poem "The Loon" were read by Macdonald who informed his appreciative au- dfence that pr Donovan had praised f]fem highly in letter received some time past. In speaking With fftends after the recital the lec- furer adhered to Dr Donovan as a 'flslarvelous man" in his knowledge of literature.
 His readings of poetry were tre- hlendously effective and his voice Of musical charm and dramatic power of interpretation was un- llsual. He made his audience Ilugh between intervals and feel aobs in their throats.. His daunt- less spirit of the poet was revealed as he weaved together his readings with stories from the thrilling pages of his own career, showing how real poetry is born out of human Experience.
 The recital was sponsored under tie auspices of the Waterbury Teachers association and the pro- ceeds Of the event were turned over f0 the school milk fund. Miss Daisy Lord of Wilby. president of the as- S6ciation. introduced the speaker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-21
HAY AMEND LOCAL SLAUGHTERIkG STATUTE
SUPPER
 AND SMOKER
Naugatuck Valley Vale Alumni Vale Assn at
 Local Country Club
TOMORROW NIGHT

officers win be elected and speakers such as Mai Stevenst head football coach, Harold Wood- cock and Dean Ellis, will be on the program at the annual meeting of the Naugatuck Valley Yale Alumni association to be he'd tomorrow evening at the Waterbury Country club. Yale's smashing 19 to vic- tory over Harvard on Saturday promises to be one of the main topics for discussion.
 A steak supper, smoker, and en- tertainment ,is an attractive pro- gram which alumni members claim will rival the famous get-to-gethers in Nick Roberts barn. Musical numbers will be presented by a quartet from the Yale Glee club and the Yale Howard piano twins.
 The committed arranging the program is composed of E. Robert Stevenson, chairman, Samuel F. Williams, Jr, Chase Kimball, J. Warren Upson, Harris Whittemore IT, Richard w. Goss and J. How ard Roberts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-21

Asheville, N. C., Nov 21-(UP) --Alienists examined Colonel Ray- mond Robins in a sanitarium to- day to discover what, if any, ail- ment the noted prohibition leader and friend of President Hoover has been suffering from since he dis appeared in September.
 Colonel Robins still maintained, according to officials at the Appal- achian hospital, that his name was "Reynolds Rogers" the pseu- donym under which for six weeks he roamed the North Carolina mountains, prospected for miner aIs, mingled with Cherokee Indians and made friends with the natives. l The colonel, who disappeared when he was on his way to a White House meeting with Presi- dent Hoover, still insisted on re- taining his identity as Rogers" and refused to recognize his wife and other relatives.
 Physicians who have attended him declined to make a public diagnosis of his case although they admit that amnesia, from which he may be suffering, very frequent ly has phases in which only par tiall obliteration of the memory faculties is noted. A partial ann nesia would explain the fact that Colonel Robins took part in the politics of the little town of Whit tier. ". C., where he was found. and that he made numerous speeches for MT Hoover and the republican ticket.
 : It is one of the tricks of fate that Colonel Robins, 8 stalwart de- fender of temperance. is being treated at an institution which has hitherto specialized in alcoholic cases.
 The physicians at Appalachian Hall' where he was received yes- terday, have refused all access to him and say that he requires a complete rest" and a chance to recover from the strain caused by the excitement of the past few days.
 Robins has said to his/ attend ants that this is the first time in 10 years that he has "enjoyed peace" This statement alone leads his friends to believe that the task of bringing him back to the world he knew will be difficult. In his present state he is clinging to the place he knows and the recent rec ollections that are so pleasant to him.
 Mrs Raymond Robins has spoken to him twice since his discovery in Whittier through the alert mem tality of 12 year old boy, Carl Byrd Fisher. who noted the re- semblance of the stranger in town" to the missing international
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-21
HITLER IS GIVEN 6 HOURS
 BY HINDENBURC
In That Time He Must Ob- tain a Reichstag Major-
 ity - Hitler Says He
 Must Be Chancellor

Berlin. Nov 21.-(UP)-Presi- dent Von Hindenburg gave Adolf Hitler, Nazi leader, six hours today in which to obtain Reichstag ma jority which would support a cabi- net headed by a member of Hit ler's party. presumably Hitler him. self.
 The president and the Nazi lead CT conferred for the second time during the current negotiations to form new government.
 Police reserves were called out to clear a way for Hitler's automo- bile to pass over the 200 yard route from the Kaiserh0f hotel to the presidential palace. Thousands of Nazis damned the streets, shouting Hail Hitler!" and singing the Nazi battle song.
 Won Hindenburg Is seeking Q successor to Chancellor Franz Won Papen, who resigned last week be- caused he lacked support for . CO., alition regime. It Is under stood that if Hitler became chan -cellor, 1t would be on condition that he follow Won Papen's poll cies and leave ultimate selection of the new cabinet to Won Hinden- burg.
 ! Politicians noted that a. carefully worded official communique made it plain that the president had not yet commissioned Hitler to form a cabinet, but had merely requested an outline of Hitler's chances of obtaining parliamentary majority.
 The communique said:
 After Herr Hitler told the presi- dent decisive1y that his party would be able to cooperate only in a cabi- net led by him personally, Presi- dent Won Hindenburg asked Herr Hitler to inform him by ?. m., whether and under what conditions such e cabinet with uniform pro- gram may expect majority in the Reichstag. Herr Hitler promised the president written answer this afternoon"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-21

Health officials of Waterbury and Hartford will confer to-morrow Enernlnf in the latter city for the nufpose of studying the ordinances 1f tlne two municipalities governing fha slaughtering and sale of native meat. The conference Is the result rf fine Hartford health boards ac- fion of last week turning down a local dealer from offering his wares Tor sale in that city on the grounds that the Waterbury slaughtering reeulations are no up to standard.
 pr Edward J. Godfrey. local health officer, will go to Hartford fozmorrow morning and sit with pr gC B. Botsford. Hartford health di- rector, to study the local ordinance f6 see where 1t does not meet re- o1tIrements.
 .siThe Hartford health officer c7hims that the local ordinances does not provide for strict enough si1pervision at the local slaughter l}ouse. The ordinance here. 1t is admitted, does not specifically re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-21
ANTHONY BIEARO
 STUDENT NIIALY
|Hasl Successfully Passed Four Years of Medical
 Study iii Florence
WILL PRACTICE HERE

Anthony Bifaro. son of lfr and Mrs Michael Bifaro Of 337 Congress avenue, has. successfully passed hts fourth year of medical study af the University of Florence Italy. News of his success was received here to- day by his parents in a cablegram from Italy.
 bury and is well known in the city. Alter his graduation he will return fo this country and assume the practice of medicine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-21
Godfrey To Confer
 With Hartford
 Health Officer
Study Ordinance of That City-W Waterbury's May Be Amended to Make t Possible for Local Butchers to Sell in Hartford Refusal of Hartford Health Board Past Week Preciptates Argument

ouirs that e licensed veterinarian shall be present at every killing.
 Nevertheless, Dr Godfrey said to- ay. Dr Peter T. Keeley. local milk and food inspector, is present when the animals are slaughtered and passes upon their fitness for the market. The Hartford authorities will not permit the sale of locally slaughtered meat because the ordl- nance does not specifically set forth this .equirement.
 Dr Godfrey stated this morning that he will undoubtedly recom- mend to the aldermen that they amend the local ordinance so as to make this requirement. a matter of law and in this way satisfy the de- mands of Hartford health depart ment ana other cities that mey. in the future. raise e similar question.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-21
When Feet Burn
 Ache and Itch
Here's What to Do

After washing your feet tonight give them a thorough rubbing with Peterson's Ointment-the mighty healing and soothing power of this great formula will take out the burning and aching before morn ing and you'll have sturdy feet free from soreness.
 Another thins, if you are tor tured with itching toes, with peel- ing skin and small watery postules, this grand ointment will bring blessed relief right away--af1 itch- ing ceases and after a few applica- tions the distressed toes will be as good as new again.
 Druggists will be glad to tell you that there is nothing better on earth for eczema, old sores, itching skin, pimp1es, rash, chafing one 55 cent box will prove ft.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-21

did not spend any money, either. Both Mrs Manne1i and Mir Krasnit- skas received small votes in the city,
 This makes six local candidates who have filed their election re- turns to date. The candidates in the recent election have until Wed- nesday to make their final reports. After that date they will be sub< feet to fines under the state laws
 Democratic Town Chairman John H. Crary ana Republican Town Chairman T. D. Conway stated today that their reports on. behalf of their respective town committees are now being prepar- ed and will be filed with Town Clerk Egan by about noon on We'd naadaY.