Evening star., 1933-03-05
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And vet 1t was not always thus-they first
became interested in each other when Miss
Mariette Rheiner, Of fighting stock, mistress Oh
a 3OOOO-acre ranch vigorously opposed young
Jack" Garner for his first political job-Judge
of the Uvalde County Court-because she had
heard that he had the reputation OF being the
best poker player in the State, which she
thought incompatible with the dignity OF the
bench. short time after it had been SHOWN
that Gamers rising political star could not be
thus blighted, they met on a train enroute 10
San Antonio. A mutual friend said: miss
Rheiner, may have the pleasure of introduce
ing Judge Garner, you know, the one you trieo
to defeat" A few months later the 26-year-
old poker-p playing jurist had successfully
pressed his suit that his erstwhile adversary be-
came his most devoted ally for life.
Politics with Garner is a passion. For the
social whirl he has an indifference amounting
to unconcealed contempt. When he has to dip
into 1t his only recourse is to treat stepping out
in full-dress regalia as a joke himself, but
laughs with the obvious air Of man who
wishes some one else was the victim"
Fishing is one of his keenest delights.
Friends who have been with him on fishing
trips say he is a good cook and no shirker
around the camp Walt Wilmington, carpen-
ter-friend of his, says that he has no equal
cooking fish and squirrels. Fetching wood and
water is fun for this thorough sportsman and
not beneath his dignity"
Fair Oaks, his home, is a heavily wooded
tract of seven acres in the heart of Uvalde.
There he reads much and studies the details OF
important legislation. Although not member
of any church, he is tolerant of the religious
Affiliations of others. In political race, he Is
calm and of the opinion, let the best man
win"
Some have classed him as a rough and ready
politician. This is not accurate. He Is ready
but not rough. Ruggedness there is tn his
speech and manner but with it the unmistaka-
BILE kindliness of inner culture"
John Garner is not a captain of industry;
a giant Of finance; but statesman and also
man of the people. with grasp and grain to
deal with any great crisis"
Garner is one of the most popular men In
Washington, a witty debater and a man with
a knack of handling men.
His friendship with Nicholas Longworth has
become one of the traditions of Washingtons
political life. The man he loved most in Con-
gress was his most vigorous political opponent.
LOngworth. wealthy, Travelled. Immediately
groomed, was the very artithesis of the rugged.
homespun. genial Texan. 1t was deep and
abiding friendship and understanding"
Mrs. Garner says. He never prepares mis-
speeches beforehand. Just gets bit quiet and
thinks"
Il appreciate the support of my friends
and am willing to serve my country and my
party to the limit of my capacity"
TT is as true now as in Jef1erson's day that
the st-governed people is the least-gov-
erned'"
He answered when asked what he got out OF
fishing: "The pleasure of association with one
man Isolation from legislative shop talk
When offered the chairmanship of foreign
affairs his reply proved him the honest, whole
hearted. everyday American upon whom Ma
ton can rely, Il don't want the chairmansnip
can make Craftsmanship for myself! I want
to deal with domestic affairs affecting the
American people, and not with foreign af-
fairs" He has made those words come true
Addressing Congress. he said on one occa-
sion these almost historic words, We may
have differences among ourselves, but in our
hearts we are patriotic. We want to serve this
Republic"
When congratulations were deluging MIN
from all over the country upon his nomination
as Speaker of the House, he gave the press OF
the Nation "only one of these messages"
1t was from his mother and read. Am lis
tening in with love and pride. You have made
your mothers heart glad"
Her comment, regarding his honor. to the
home folks. was. 1T won't hurt John any
he's a good boy"
When his mother was interviewed after her
sons nomination as Vice President on the
Democratic ticket she said, smiling, 1T won't
make him q bit better and it won't change him
one bit-he is still john.
Mr. Gamers life in the National Capital Is
as simple and plain as when he is at home.
Less comfortable II anything. The Gamers do
everything with moderation Their apartment
is small and unpretentious. They have never
owned car in Washington and see no reason
why they should. They enjoy walking and 1t is
one of their greatest diversions. They like
movies and attend the best shows.