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Evening star., 1932-07-03
Roosevelt, the Man
Candidate Fifth Cousin of Famous "T. r." Has
Unusual Political Record, Hobbies, Family
and Pastitne.

fighting to live, the Democratic nominee
always has been in touch with men and
affairs of politics.
Planting his feet in many of the steps
that Theodore followed to the White
House, Franklin advanced to the ma
tional stage Like ST. r." he was an
Assistant Secretary of the Navy, a vice
presidential candidate and Governor of
New York. He married the former
Presidents niece, Anna Eleanor Roose-
welt. She is Franklin's sixth cousin.
''T. r." was fifth cousin.
The Democratic hope is well over 6
feet in height and exercises to keep his
weight below 100 pounds. His face is
long, with many of the typical Roose-
velt characteristics. His smile is like
that of Theodore. The Roosevelt eyes
are blue. deep set. and his nose is the
long inquisitive kind-an index that is
a definite key to the New York Gov
ernor's character. He is persistently in
quiSttiYe. and the visitor with fund of
knowledge that Mr.. Roosevelt does not
possess Is in for busy time of answer
ing questions.
Roosevelt is a voluble talker and a
conversationalist, who punctuates his
remarks with shakes of the head and
hands, a beetling of the brows and fire.
quent smiles and laughter.
Was Outdoor Enthusiast.
Before infantile paralysis robbed him
of the full use of his legs, Roosevelt was
an outdoor enthusiast, a horseman,
yachtsman and golf player and robust
participant in all athletics He still
rides, drives an automobile and swims.
The woods and rolling hills of his ma
native Dutchess County were lure to
the boy they are the mans most be-
loved locale. He is never happier than
when driving through that countryside
or picnicking beside the majestic Hud-
son sweeping seaward.
The Governor Is a stamp collector of
importance, and his collection of books
and prints on the American Navy is
probably the best in existence. In his
New York City home are the toy ships
which the Navy's war planning board
used during the World War.
Mr.. Roosevelt when time permitted,
was fond of poker He was the kind
that raised before the draw, and testi-
monials to his proweSs are two straight
flush hands tackled on the wall of an
exclusive club near Washington. Only
five others, held throughout the years,
also are ON the walls.
He calls his wife "the miSSus" and
she refers to him as Franklin" Their
five children call them mother" and
"father" and sometimes ma" and pa" 3"
Evening star., 1932-07-03

litical observers to be somewhat in
eclipse after the momentous day when
the House got out of control, and in
wild atmosphere discarded the sales tax,
thereby iunking a revenue program that
had been devised as the result of much
effort and was looked upon as virtually
having been settled.
Hat Goes Into Ring.
Garner himself had had nothing to
say about presidential aspirations, how
ever, despite the fact he had been
given the votes Of his home State and
California. But on the eve OF the
Democratic convention his hat went in
the ring with declaration that in
cluded an assault on the dry law and
called for repeal. He had opposed en-
actnent.
Speaker Garner is a nimble debater,
the sharp wit that characterized those
editorials in the Uvalde News of his
youth having stayed with him during
the years. The sharp tongue, however,
Is reserved only for legislative battles,
and no man in public life has more
friends than Jack Garner.
He is an intriguing story teller and
cares not if he happens to be the sub
Ject OF the joke. He is also a poker
player OF note, this pastime ranking in
his estimation with camping, another
love.
Fond of Practical Jokes.
In former days Garner was reputedly
fond Of ultra practical jokes. One OF
his faVorites, so the story goes, was to
take a tenderfoot on a hunting trip
down in Texas and cook rattlesnakes
Tor the neophytes dinner.
During the World War he was close
ly associated with President Wilson,
and he always has said that the con-
ferences Of those days constituted the
most pleasant experiences of his public
life
Garner is accounted a wealthy man.
but despite that lives vigorously sim
pie life. The wife whom he married
81 years ago has been his secretary ever
since they came to Washington and
always opens his Office by 7:30 am.
They seldom accept an invitation to q
social function.
The Garners have one son, Tully G.
Garner. banker in Uyalde.
Evening star., 1932-07-03
McAdOO Car Delay
Gives Driver of
Taxi His Moment
Motor Cycles Escort 3O4,-
ll8, Bearing a. Votes
That Swung Nomination.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, July "A taxicab driver,
whose license is s04118, may spend
nany weary hours waiting for fares, but
as he waits he may think of last night.
He went places and saw things, in a
hurry, and in rare company.
william Gibbs McAdoo, with Mrs. NC
Adoo and three friends, started to the
Stadium, where he was to be the biggest
figure on the Democratic convention
floor
Something happened to the car IN
which the party was riding. 1t would
go no further.
Mr.. McAdoo carried in his pocket the
A votes he knew would nominate
Roosevelt, and it was then almost session
time. He started out to scout for other
transportation.
A motor cycle messenger, carrying
Associated Press pictures, offered hlm
a seat behind, but the former Secretary
of the Treasury declined with thanks
and approached two motor cycle ponce
men.
Il am w. G. McAdoo--"
we know you, Mr.. McAdoo; Wnat
can we do for you?"
He explained, adding:
I'm in a bit of hurry, for ! am
quite sure we shall nominate Presi-
dent in the next few minutes"
The wave of a gauntleted hand to
a cruising taxi brought No. 304l18 into
the picture.
The party leaped aboard, the Scream-
ing motor cycles swung in front, and
No. 3041I8 had a new experience. He
had two policemen telling the world
he could drive for miles through red
traffic lights. the speed limit was abol-
ished for is minutes, and the world
was his.
McAdoo reached the convention in
time and No. 304118 went away from
there, unescorted but happy. He had
his quarter hour.
Evening star., 1932-07-03
GARNER IS HAILED
BY CONGRESSMEN
Selection on Ticket Declared
to Assure Democratic
Victory.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Congressional Democrats hailed the
nomination of Speaker Garner for the
vice presidency yesterday as the COM
pletion of a ticket that will carry the
party to victory in November.
Garner, a veteran of 80 years serv-
ice in Congress, is extremely popular
with his colleagues on Capitol Hill, and
his selection to run with Gov. Roose-
Democrats.
II think that is a good nomination" !"
Senator Robinson, Democratic leader
Of the Senate and the party's last vice
presidential candidate, said, adding:
Speaker Garner has had long ex-
perience in public life. and think he
will make a good candidate"
Senator Bratton, Democrat of New
Mexico, said he was delighted" with
the nominations.
"They make a strong team and will
make special appeal to all parts of
the country" he added. Each Is a
strong character and enjoys the conf
dence of the country"
Senator Pittman, Democrat OF Ne
vada: "I was for him all the time for
Vice President, and think it is fortu-
nate the ticket is in perfect harmony.
1uey are Del uI Ne@y lHuCA LIlS Sd1lAC
type and characteristics"
Representative Rainey, the Demo-
cratic leader: Roosevelt and Garner
make the finest possible ticket. They
undoubtedly will win in November, and
the country will have selected for its
service two of the outstanding Demo-
Gratis in the party"
Representative Byrns Of Tennessee,
chairman of the House Appropriations
Committee:
"The Democratic party could not
have named a stronger ticket. Mr..
Gamers splendid leadership and his
popularity over the country will be an
added strength to the popularity of the
head of the ticket, and members of the
House will rejoice in the great tribute
of the convention"
Representative Ayers, Democrat Of
Kansas: 81 think it is very strong
ticket. The fact that Garner is from
the Southwest and the further fact of
his exalted position as Speaker Of the
House and his record and experience
here make hi man ideal candidate. 1t
Is a strong ticket and without any
doubt will be victorious"
Most of the Democratic Senator's
were either in Chicago at the conven-
ton or away from the Capitol for the
holiday week end when the news of
Gamers selection arrived.
Evening star., 1932-07-03
MRS. NORTON BOWS
TO GARNER DRIVE
No Women's Names Before
Convention for CompIi-
mentary Vote.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, July 2-Neither Isabella
Greenway of Arizona nor Mary T. Nor
ton of New Jersey went into nomina
tion today as Vice President of the
United States.
Both positively refused their States
permission to put their names before
the convention after Speaker John N.
Garner of Texas had let it be known
he would accept the place.
st couldn't run against my chief,
said Mrs. Norton, a member OF Con-
gress.
Mrs. Greenway was not present at
the session. Nellie T. Bush Of the Ari-
zona Legislature, who was to have nom
mated Mrs. GreenWay, announced IN
response to the roll-call of Arizona:
"At the special request of our candi-
date, Isabella Greenway, Arizona yields
to Illinois"
Campbell Quits Race.
And Bruce Campbell Of Illinois, who
was also to have been a vice presl-
Dental candidate, said: Garner Will
accept. This being so, no other Demo-
crat in the United States should STAND
in the way" =,
In which he spoke for both himself
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of Roosevelt and active campaigner in
his camp, did not feel she should al
low her name to go on the ballot, even
as a compliment to womankind.
But Mrs. Bush felt differently
about 1t.
Women Disappointed.
at think it's just too bad that at
least one woman won't get the honor
of being mentioned at this convention"
she said Il feel it is little bit con-
spicuous that all the women who had
planned to put up woman candidates
have beenN asked to withdraw"
Pink -gowned, white-hatted Thelma
Parkinson, blonde New Jersey woman,
who ran against Dwight Morrow for
the Senate had her speech all pre-
pared to put Mary Norton in nomina-
ton. She said of Mrs. Norton's with
drawal:
''I think it was the wise, grand and
gracious thing for her to do, but I'm
terribly disappointed"
Evening star., 1932-07-03
BELIEVES SMITH LOYAL

NEW YORK, July 2 [P.-Alfred E.
smith is too loyal to the Democratic
party not to support Gov. Roosevelt
as its presidential nominee, Percy S.
Straus, department store executive. said
today as he sailed for European va
cation.
Il am Just tickled to death over Mr..
Rooseveltis nomination" Straus added.
II feel certain the people will rally
around him. He will make just as good
a President as he has a Governor"
Evening star., 1932-07-03
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Evening star., 1932-07-03
Nominee Sends
Garner Thanks
For His Support

BY the Associated Press.
ALBANY, N. Y, July "A
personal telegram was sent
Speaker John A. Garner of
Texas by Franklin D. Roosevelt
Immediately after the Chicago
Democratic National Convention
had nominated the New Yorker
for the presidency.
The contents of the telegram
were not made public, but it was
explained that, like those sent
other candidates for the nomina-
tion who withdrew to give their
delegates to the Roosevelt camp,
it thanked them and emphasized
the value of harmony within the
party.
Evening star., 1932-07-03
Spain's Highways Decay.

MADRID P).-Concerns operating
motor trucks complain that Spain's
road network, constructed under the
monarchy at a cost of 500, ,000, 600, is
falling into decay because the Republic
does not spend enough for main
tenance.
Evening star., 1932-07-03

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Evening star., 1932-07-02

the grim realities Of politics-the senti-
mentalists-were probably hopeful of a
climax Of some sort to the mysterious
story Of the break between these two
men-Smith and Roosevelt Was Smith
there in Chicago to stop Roosevelt? !?
II SO. how would he stop him? Would
he rise at some opportune moment and,
utilizing the gifts that have made him
such an outstanding leader among men,
denounce some act of omission or COM
mission on the part of this erstwhile
friend that would. in truth, serve to
stop" him? No such words came from
Smith.
Would he, then, when the tide had
turned to victory for Roosevelt and de-
feat for himself, take the stand and
ask that bygones remain bygones,
that personalities be forgot in the name
of unity and service to party?
The great moment came and passed.
In his hotel room AL Smith sat and
smoked a cigar as the radio brought
him echoes of the conventions wild tu-
multi. His only statement, afterward,
was the traditional: II have no COM
ment to make"
To the sentimentalists there was
disappointment in this unsatisfactory
oenouement. To the realist, however,
there was vivid drama here. 1t marked
the end of the first installment of a
tense and exciting story. The plot has
thickened. Busily the pages are
thumbed. For the climax, they feel.
lies farther along.
Evening star., 1932-07-02
Defiance of Courts Power
ArOuses Protest of Nation

THE comfortable feeling that seized
the country after AL Capone had dis
appeared behind the barred gates of
Atlanta prison." according to the
Omaha World-Herald has been rudely
shattered. The belief that a great
victory had been scored over the gun
men has proved false. The weakness
OF the public in fighting cruel gangster-
dom is again appallingly apparent. =
The conclusion is inescapable. Until
the organized force of society, the law,
can grapple with criminals on their
own ground, seize them for their crimes
and convict them for their murders
society will not stop them. To win
income tax evasion suits is to score
only partial victory The law will
be held in contempt by gangsterdom
until its exponents discover that violat-
ing the law means swift and certain
punishment"
The law" declares the Oakland
Tribune, has confessed it cannot pro-
tect the witness; the gangster grinned
as he left the court. Putting himself
in the place of the threatened witness,
the average man may realize that he,
also, experienced relief and, with the
bank robber, may have reason for re-
Joicing. Society will consider this
pitiable confession and surrender and
wonder if it is to establish a precedent" :"
The Port Huron Times Herald offers
the query: Does the gangster rule
Chicago? Well, what would you say?"
The Columbia IS. c. Record voices
the denunciation: There may be lower
depths to which law enforcement in q
so-called civilized community may 60
Somewhere, sometime there may have
been better example of abject sur
render of constituted authority. Once
in the old days conditions may have
been as bad or worse, but men. honest
men concerned with seeing that Gov
eminent may continue to exist. will
doubt it though none may doubt that
this is low enough"
Justice has abdicated, 1t seems"
asserts the Hamilton (Ontariol Spec
tator 'and left the field to the GRIM
inal class to do with as it wills. 1t is
inconceivable that such deplorable
condition could have developed in a
civilized country, but there have been
plenty of warnings that the big cities
of the United States were letting them
selves in for Just this very thing.
Justice and law and order were not
overthrown overnight, but over a period
of years. It has been a gradual, weak
ening process"
Evening star., 1932-07-02

who have no responsibility for results.
Stronger tickets are not named in such
conditions.
The galleries are supposed to be
filled with guests of the convention.
They are in fact almost invariably
filled with rowdy would-be dictators.
Time was when the spectators admitted
to view the proceedings comported
themselves with decent regard for the
rights and responsibilities of their
hosts on the floor. But that time has
long passed. For many years now the
quadrennial meetings of the parties
have been marked and grievously
marred by these impolite, time wasting
demonstrations. They have undoubted-
ly protracted the sessions by many
hours in each case. They have added
to the cost of holding these meetings.
That additional cost in terms of hotel
and sustenance bills, hall rent and the
incidental expense of conducting such
a big assemblage might be computed
into seven figures in the course of the
past twenty years.
II the galleries were cut down to
one-quarter of their present capacity. if
the parties were to seek small conven-
tion halls rather than large, were to
contine their guest lists to those who
could be relied upon to conduct them
selves with regard to the seriousness of
the business in hand, they would be
better of and the country would be
spared the spectacle of meetings ar
ranged for the transaction of the most
serious business in the political life of
the people that are suggestive of the
gladiatorial combats of ancient times,
when the thousands in the TERED seats
of amphitheaters and coliseums reveled
in the blood of victims slain for their
amusement.
Evening star., 1932-07-02
Al Smith and Roosevelt.

Those who attended in person or by
radio the convention four years ago
at Houston we're presented last night
with one of the dramatic contrasts OF
politics.
No one who witnessed Franklin d.
Roosevelt make his famous nominating
speech for Alfred E. Smith of New
York will ever forget the picture, nor
will time deaden in memory the ring
of the strong voice that called upon
the embattled hosts of Democracy 10
bring victory to the happy warrior "
1t was an occasion that needed none
of the conventional stage settings OF
such political gatherings to make 1t
"go over" Behind it was the romance
of friendship. the labor OF love, and
with the skill of an orator moved by
his own words Mr.. Roosevelt brought
into his appeal a rare quality of
spontaneity that left his hearers deeply
impressed
And last night? Those who do not
belong in politics and can never grasp
Evening star., 1932-07-02
The Navy's Way.

From the Oakland Tribune.
The Navy goes about things in a
businesslike way eschewing sentiment
at times when the public might IKE
ceremonies. In this large twelfth naval
district there was a change IN COM
mand within the week. One rear ad-
miral gripped hands with another. one
walked out into retirement; the other
became commandant.
Admiral w. c. Cole, who took COM
mand two years ago and now retlres,
has identified himself with the bay
community in many ways. Remem- =
bered will be his forceful participation
in many public movements and the aid
he rendered in the fight for the sun
nyvale Air Base. His successor, Ad-
miral G. w. Laws, one-time COM
mandant at Mare Island, steps IN with
the advantages of wide acquaintance
ship and experience in this field. Only
Navy men may know how much OF real
sentiment there is in occasions such
as that when two men shook hands
and the highest post in a great naval
district changed hands in single
minute.
Evening star., 1932-07-02
NJ. BRAND Goes Home.

Aristide BRAND, whose benefcent
hand was taken from the unsteady helm
of European peace four months ago.
might have been laid to rest in the
Pantheon, at Paris. There, among the
noble great of France, his tomb would
have been a mecca for succeeding gen.
erations, acclaiming Brands services
to mankind in an era which was re-
luctant, despite the devastating expe-
riences OF war, to abolish its faith in
armed force. The old fox of the Ouai
d'Orsay, while life still fiickered in him.
evinced wish to be buried in the spot
he loved the best, his simple country
place at Cocherel, in Normandy. To
it tomorrow his body will be transferred
from its temporary place of interment
in Paris.
1t is fitting that Cocherel is to be the
scene of ceremonious last tribute to
Brands memory 1t was the pictur-
esque little home town to which he was
wont to resort for reflection and soli-
tude amid the burdensome affairs Of
state. His visions of a united and
pacified Europe were dreamed on the
fishing banks of Cocherel, in that old
world atmosphere which afforded such
striking contrast to the irreconcilable
air of partisan Paris. Premier Herriott
will deliver memorial address at the
Cocherel graveside. The leader of the
French government is sure to dwell
upon the significance of the Normandy
village as a factor in the BRAND psy-
chology, which called for quiet calm
and deliberation. Europe has never
needed the BRAND spirit so sorely as
in these endlessly troubled times.
Evening star., 1932-07-02
The Gallery Mobs.

Again the gallery has misbehaved at a
political nominating convention. 1t did
so at Chicago throughout the entire
Democratic assembly as it did in the
same city at the Republican meeting,
and though the results Of the two party
sessions were probably not affected by
the clamors that beset the delegates,
the spectacle presented was certainly
lamentable. AT Chicago Wednesday,
when the platform was being con-
sidered. the galleries yelled and howled,
cheered and booed. regardless of all
the proprieties. Speakers who under
OF the minority report of the Platform
Committee were given no chance to
be heard. To be sure, it made no diff
ference in the result Of the balloting
The fate of the minority report was
assured. But that very fact should have
led to better order on the part of the
guests of the convention, those who
filled the seats allotted to spectators
many Of whom it has since developed
had gained their admittance with coun-
terfeit tickets sold openly in the streets
The worst showing came on Friday
night when William @. McAdoo took
the stage to announce the change OF
Californias vote to Roosevelt. A frenzy
of vituperation ensued which lasted
many minutes.
This nuisance, to call it by its least
Objectionable name, should be abated
There is no partisan advantage ir
holding a nominating convention ir
the presence of mob of unrestrainec
partisans who delay proceedings, con.
fuse issues and even intimidate dele,
gates by clamor 1t certainly canno
be that wiser counsels prevail becaus,
of "a presence of frantic oaiooker.
Evening star., 1932-07-02
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Perfection.

We heard the speech about the man
Who had been brought before us,
Who was the one to lead the clan
Mid an exultant chorus.
To him all virtues were assigned.
No fault in him was present.
No one on earth possessed mind
So sapient, yet so pleasant.
And so We went to him anew,
A group of six or seven.
To ask, "Oh, Mister, how did you
Make your escape from Heayen?"
Evening star., 1932-07-02

One of the considerations which sug-
gested more rapid action In Chicago
was the fact that a prolonged deadlock
would have made an opening for an
unlimited supply of impromptu vaude-
vile.
Evening star., 1932-07-02

BY way Of showing his freedom from
personal disappointment. former Sena-
tor Reed proceeded to inaugurate the
campaign speechmaking even before the
ticket was completed
Evening star., 1932-07-02
A Fine Start.

That gracious orator spoke of you in
the most beautiful language"
Il shall never cease to value his
words" said Senator Sorghum. And
cannot doubt their sincerity. If I can
get my public thinking about me the
way he does, I am sure that all will be
we'll"
Jud Tunkins says people need fire.
works to show their patriotism the same
as they need oratory that doesn't neces-
sarily mean anything next day.