Evening star., 1933-03-05

the outcropping Of years of close observation OF
events and men that is marvellous, Mr.. Howe
halls from that great farm belt that Is travail
ing in depression. He is a Hoosier: Old clothes.
old friends-these are his forte; but he Is an
amateur photographer OF no mean strain.
Titles he spurns, although he is a colonel now.
thanks TO the beneficence of Gov. Laffoon Of
Kentucky.
Homespun philosophy is his-something akin
to that of his fellow Hoosier who came to high
place, Vice President Thomas r. Marshall.
Although he has been ear-deep in politics for
nigh generation, Mr.. Howe has no hankerings
for a pedestal in that hall. Crime prevention
is a particular hobby Of his and he Is an avid
reader Of worthwhile detective yarns.
This administration will have a Navy COM
plexion to it-given from the very outset, when
at the Chicago convention Mr.. Roosevelt was
hailed with Anchors Aweigh." So it is not
surprising to find that when Mr.. Howe wants
a real rest he goes to the seashOre Near New
Bedford Mass, famed of whaling ships in the
romantic days of old, he has a retreat. He has
written poetry, wanted to be an artist-and still
does sketching and drawing.
President ROoSevelt's right-hand man Is 81
years old, but he wears his years well. He was
born in indianapolis, Ind, January IA, 1871.
When but a small boy he was taken to Sara
toga, N. Y, where his father had acquired the
Saratoga SUM- The father was postmaster
New York Herald. In this atmosphere he I'M
: bibed politics. He was q keen lad for at II
he took over his fathers job as local corre-
spondent for the Herald. Wider horizons
dawned when he got a job in Albany the
Herald's reporter at the State Legislature.
There Mr.. Roosevelt made an impression ON
him for the independence displayed
Mr.. Howe managed the Roosevelt campaign
for the Legislature, when both Mr.. and Mrs.
cfric
he worked is registered by the victory achieved.
Then came the days in Washington Mr..
Roosevelt was picked by Josephus Daniels to be
his associate at the Navy Department. Along
came Mr. Howe, as secretary. During the firing
days of the World War and the stirring events
that led up to it, Mr.. Howe worked night and
day with a flood of confidential matters. He
became technical assistant to the Secretary of
the Navy. He was rated an expert on reduction
in prices and securing competition and came in
contact with labor questions, encountered by
the Navy in its expansion program.
And then, when Mr.. Roosevelt was chosen by
his party to be its nominee for the vice presi-
dency In 1920, Mr.. Howe was at his side To-
gether they tourned the Nation on . lengthy
list Of speaking engagements But victory was
to be delayed q dozen years.
Suddenly, Mr.. Roosevelt was stricken with the
dread infantile paralysis. Mr.. Howe nursed
him back to health, encouraging that dauntless
spirit. During those trying days, Mr.. Howe was
q member Of the Roosevelt household. But he
nurtpfed through the dark hours that vision
that was to bring IF. D. r." to the White
House. Loyalty is the keynote Of him. He has
. delightful sense Of humor, but those keen
eyes can be serious, giving sage advice.
Mr., and Mrs. Howe have q daughter and .
son, the latter attending Harvard, the alma
mater Of the new President.
This Is the man who stands at the right hand
Of the man who has just taken over the plotting
of the Ship Of State.