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Evening star., 1936-05-23
RULES DOOM SEEN

the nomination was called up in the
Senate, in January, 1882, a tie re-
suited. Vice President Calhoun broke
the tie by voting against confirma ton.
Van Buren was recalled and came
home smarting under the fragrant in
suit.
Jackson, wise in the ways of prac-
tical politics, knew Calhoun meant it
as a slap at him. an act which 50
enraged him that he bent his mighty
power to overthrow Calhoun. He sue
ceeded, thanks TO the clever manipu-
lation. of the woodworking Van
Buren.
BY his new-made rule Van Buren,
lifted himself into the vice presidency
and, as Jackson's right-hand man,
stepped up into the presidency in
1886. Van Buren was defeated for re-
election in 1910. He sought the nomi-
nation again in 1874 and came to the
convention with majority of the
delegates pledged to his support. But
this time Calhoun had staged q come
back at his old foe by welding the
Southern delegates into a minority
bloc Of more than one-third of the
convention. This majority held to-
gether with such firmness and solidity
that Van Buren was halted and beaten.
Thus was Van Buren, toppled from
the seats of the mighty by the same
political device he had created in 1892
to destroy Calhoun.
1t has been a common error of DO.
litical writer's to state that the only
time a presidential candidate, in q
democratic convention. ever received a
majority and then failed of the nomi-
nation was in 1912. This is q mis-
take. Van Buren had a clear ma
jority in 1874 and failed to make the
grade just as Champ Clark failed in
1912.
THE fatal operation of the two-thirds
rule in the Democratic conven-
ton Of 1912. at Baltimore, stands out
as one of the most dramatic incidents
in American politics. 1t was of tre-
mendous effect in its consequences in
view Of the World War which was soon
to break. Champ Clark entered the
convention far stronger than any other
candidate. He was the favorite when
the voting began. On the tenth bal.
lot he polled his highest vote, 556,
slightly more than a majority. This
squirt toward the goal came when the
New York delegation swung from Har.
mon to Clark. While this develop
ment had been expected, the reaction
Of it upon william J. Bryan had not
been fully anticipated. Bryan was
committed to Clark with the other
members Of the Nebraska delegation,
but New Yorks change to Clark was
the signal and the excuse to break
away from the Missourian 80. 4 Nne
up with the forces Of Woodrow Wilson.
BY going over to wlsnn vnSn Will
sons supporters were waverIng and
disheartened Bryan infused new life
into their cause and definitely and
irresistibly turned the tide Of victory
in favor Of the New Jersey Governor.
The final chapter in the century old
rule will be written, it appears, at the
Philadelphia convention. Senator
Bennett Champ Clark announced at
the State. convention of the Missouri
Democats at Joplin that he had been
invited to act as chairman Of the
Committee on Resolutions. In this
capacity he will have whatever salts
faction may attach as the moving
party in abolishing rule which prob.
ably kept his father out Of the presf-
dency.
Evening star., 1936-05-23

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Evening star., 1936-05-23

~ Elizabeth Faucett secretary to Representative Joseph
Starnes of Alabama, posts the morning mail George
Stephan dctating to his e Ann Stephan They
tarieS to Representative John S. McGrodry California ~
Alice Diserop secretary to Representative Caroline ODay
OF NeD York handling stable batch of telegram
MchdelS secretary Representative
of New York peggng out congressional report 90 Mtnna
RUPERT secretary Ne,p York
takes phone call Staff Photos.
Evening star., 1936-05-23

secretary must judge who does and
who does not merit a direct answer.
On the House side, the committee
heads and Representatives Large
receive the heaviest load. Representa-
tive Isabella Greenway, at large from
Arizona, averages about 400 or 500 a
day. Another "at-large," Mrs. Caro-
line ODay of New York, gets q bag
full each day.
Sponsorship of q widely discussed
piece of legislation brings in a heavy
mail. Mail falls definately into two
classes, "propaganda" and personal.
The former is easily spotted but hand
ling 1t is another matter. Some men,
bers ignore 1t entirely and frequently
the task of even acknowledging 1t is
beyond the power Of any Office staff.
Representative Caroline O'Day in one
day last session received $4,000 tele-
grams on controversial bill.
When she first came to Congress,
Representative Greenway used a form
postcard reply for all mail on a num-
practice but during her first months
in Washington she found even her
large staff helpless before the bag
loads of letters, postcards and wires.
1t is when answering the personal
mail that the secretary must show
his mettle. A few Congressman, less
busy than their colleagues, dictate
replies. but the majority leave even
quite personal letters to their secre-
taries. Some times the secretary even
signs the letter.
OBVIOUSLY the secretary must be
familiar with the members degree
of intimacy with the writer of the let
ter. 1t would never do to address Mr..
Jones" as such, If back home the boss
called the gentleman Bill" Then
too, "Bir' may have a wife who must
Continued on Page B-2)
Evening star., 1936-05-23
By R0Sam0nd Cole.

~ OCTORS, lawyers, account
ants, diplomats and even an
undertaken are operating
- elevators at the Capitol and
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-14
F|ANCE KILLED, FORMER OFFICER
 US. ARMY HELD
Brig. Gen. Denhardt Faces Greatest Fight of Tur-
 bulent Career

NEWCASTLE, Kentucky, Nov. IA. Brig Gen. Henry DenhardJ today faces the greatest fight of his tur- bulent political and military career, including service in three wars, in an effort to free himself from the charge of staying his fiance, Mrs. Verna Carr Taylor, widow, aged 40 years, week ago.
 The former army officer, bald and portly, remains at liberty and in se- clusion on his 800 acre farm on a s25,00O bond for appearance at his trial on November 20.
 The former army officer was ar- rested after refusal to testify at the coroner's inquest yesterday, on ad- vice of his counsel
 If they would have let me testify I would have told them quickly who killed her. said Denhardt.
 His revolver was found near the woman's body.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-14
AMERICAN IS
 INSULTED BY
 JAP OFFICERS
Driven from Home When III, Property Confis-
 cated, Is Report

PEIPKING, Nov. 14-An investi- gation of the death at Kalgan, North China, of Karl Benhardy Ol- sen, American missionary from Gully, Minnesota has been ordered by the United States Embassy.
 The investigation follows a report that Japanese soldiers drove Olsen from his home while he was ill with the smallpox
 The representative dispatched to make the inquiry is also to make a probe to determine the where abouts of the Rev. and Mrs. Ab- raham Wiens, of Dinuba, Califor- mia, who are reported to have been captured by bandits.
 The American Embassy officials said they have been informed that the Japanese military authorities northwest of Kalgan desired tho property of Olsen's independent mission and took it over. Japanese military circles here said the report is patiently absurd but all reports are generally passed up with such remarks by the Jap anese and then found to have beer authentic.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-14
BOARD DOUBTS
 ADvISAB|LITY
 W0MEN'S HOME
Investigation Indicates Ter. ritory Not Ready for Home for Women

After survey, made throughout the Territory through U. s. Commis- sioners and other Federal and Ter ritorial offices of all women who would be eligible to admittance te a Pioneers Home for Women, the Territorial Board of Administra- tors met yesterday to discuss the findings of the canvass, with view to making report to the next Territorial Legislature.
 Though there is nothing final ir their action, the Board decided that the situation does not warrant a Pioneers Home for Women at this time.
 Nearly all of the women eligible to admittance to such home ex- pressed themselves as opposed tc the idea of the home. but in favor of the pension system, reports to the Board indicated.
 Under the present system of pen sions, needy aged pioneer women without means of support, receive through the Territory up to $45 a month, according to the need in each case involved.
 Many of the pioneer women asked about the home, told inves- tigators that they wouldn't enter one if it were built, it was brought out at the meeting yesterday.
 At this time all women who would be eligible to the home are receiv- ing pensions from the Territorial Pension Board
 Members of the Territorial Boarc of Administration, asked by the last Legislature to make an investigation of the need for home for womer and to report to the next Legisla ture, are Gov. John w. Troy, Au- ditor Frank A. Boyle, Treasurer Oscar G. Olson, Highway Engineer William A. Hesse, Com m s. sioneer of Education Anthony E Karnes, and Attorney Genera James A. Truitt. All members oi the Board were present yesterday except the Attorney Ct neral wht IS absent from the city.
 The action of the Board yester. day is in no way final, member. say, nor has their report been pre-. pared for the Legislature. Actior on the question of building Pion. eers Home for Women at this tim, will be taken up by the Legislator when they meet in 1937.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-14
STREAMLINING RAGE
 FOR TOYS THIS YEAR,
 YULE PREVIEW SHOWS

NEW YORK, Nov. 14.-Stream- lined bicycle seats, elctric pencils for writing on wood, dolls with fin gernails, and rocking "homes' in the shape of ducks will be among the delights of 1887 kiddies, toy manufacturers have disclosed.
 Preparing for its Christmas pre- view exhibition, the industry's as- sociation predicted that toy sales will be IS percent larger than last year.
 The demand for parlor games by adults, of course-has doubled in that field, 1t was stated.
 Streamlining is Rage
 Streamlining is the keynote this year and apparently the little ones will either have to like it or lump it. It's been applied to nursery scooters, doll carriages, roller skates rocking horses, sleds and bicycle seats
 The toy people empnaSlzeu JIla' the uniformed dolls of Europe have no counterpart in the American Christmas display.
 Among the other novelties are knock-down short wave radio sets young Edisons can assemble, and a light that is turned on not by 8 mundane switch, but by lighting a match in front of a phototostatiC cell
 And they report, in case you were beginning to hope for some change that the doll so realistic she has te have her diapers changed is expect, ed to be as popular as ever.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-14
BERRY TO ATTEMPT TO
 PREVENT LABOR SPLIT

TAMPA, Nov. 14.-George L. Ber- ry, President Roosevelt's coordina- tor in industrial cooperation, has arrived here and proposed arbitra- ton to prevent the threatened split in the American Federation of La- Dor.
 Berry is also President of the Printing Pressmens' Union and of Labor's Nonpartisan League. He told the reporters that labor has al- ways Insisted on arbitrations in it's scraps with the employers and now should use it in its own internal feuds. s4 1 Union leaders seem determined however, to oust Lewis and the ten
 rebel unions from the American Federation of Labor.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-14
U. WASHINGTON, so. CALIFORNIA
 CLASH TODAY
(Continueo rom Page One)

the Washington goal, working down to the Washington IS, following a short kick by the Huskies and a long quick kick by Shindler that put the Huskies with their backs to the wall. But, the Huskies held for downs on their own fifteen and the big Trojan offensive of the game was stopped.
 Up to the end of the third quar- [ ter, the Washington line was inn pregnable, the Trojans being un- able to gain single first down from scrimmage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-14
Tomorrow Last Day for Deer
 This Season

Tomorrow is the last opportunity to go out and slay the wary roe- buck, even as Hiawatha. In other words, it is the last day of the deer hunting season and hunting parties leaving last night and to- day gave evidence that Juneau hunters are taking advantage of the final weekend of deer shoot ing.
 The snow of several days ago in the mountains has driven the anil mals down to the lower levels and hunters have been having much more success this week than earlier in the season. 4tlst Gs
 The goat season remains open until the end of December.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-14
LOCAL FIRMS DO GOOD WORK ON
 CoNNORS' HOME
All Material, Furnishings for New Home Supplied
 by Juneau Firms

Pleased with the accomplishment of Juneau firms in completing their new residence, J. J. Connors, Col lector of Customs for the Territory of Alaska and Mrs. Connors moved this week into their home on Third Street, between Gold and Franklin
 We want to express our satis- faction with the work performed by Juneau firms and with the quail ity of material obtainable through Juneau merchants" MT. Connors said when asked about his new home
 It is a seven-room house, with a full cement basement, five rooms on the first floor and two on the second floor.
 All material for building the house was purchased from the Ju- neau Lumber Company, Columbia Lumber Company, Thomas Hard ware, Juneau Young Hardware and G. E. Krause, contractor.
 The clustering and tile work was done by c. w. Wright, and Dave Burnett built the fireplace.
 Fred Wendt did the decorating and painting.
 Harri Machine Shop put in the heating and plumbing.
 Lighting fixtures and electrical appliances were purchased from the Alaska Electric Light and Power Company.
 MT. and Mrs. Connors are es- pecially pleased with the hard wood floors throughout the house that were put in by Garland Bog gan and his assistant, Arthur Kzarnstrom.
 M. A. Mello was in charge of the work of building the Connors home. Jacob Jackson was his as- sistant.
 The house is furnished through out with new furniture purchased from B. M. Behrends Company, Inc, and the Juneau-Y Young Hard ware Company. Some of this has been held up by the maritime strike, but much has already been received.
 The house is modern throughout, equipped with the newest electric range, electric refrigeration, etc.
 Our local people did fine job, MT. Connors said, "and I would like to have them have the credit for it.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-14
NORLITEMEN MEET
 TUESDAY EVENING

Norlitemen will hold their month ly meeting Tuesday, Nov. IT, from 6:30 to 8 o'clock in the Northern Light Presbyterian Church parlors.
 M. s. Whittier will be in charge of the dinner arrangements, while J. w. Leivers is program chairman. Byron Miller and his Hungry Five are scheduled on the program for the evening. Men in the commun- ity who are interested, are cordially invited. Reservations may be made until Monday night by telephoning 373. The dinner is 50 cents per plate.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-14
BODY IS EXHUMED

LOUISVILLE. Nov 14-Investi- gators in the mysterious death of the socially prominent widow, Mrs. Taylor. whose bullet pierced body was found in Henry County road side ditch, exhumed the body last night for re-examination of the wounds. The exhuming was done quietly and swiftly and no com ment is forthcoming from the au- thorities as to their findings. The body was returned to the grave after the exhumation.
 E. s. Carr, brother of the vic- tim, charges Brig. Gen. Denhardt with the staying.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-14
Escaped Convict, Captured, Wanted
 for Bank Robbery

SPOKANE, Wash, NoNv. IA. - United States District Attorney James Simpson said warrant will be dispatched from the Walla Walla District Court to Ohio in an at tempt to secure the return here Of Reese Bailey, escaped convict, who was captured yesterday at Jack son, Ohio
 Bailey is wanted to face charges of the holdup of the Rosalia bank and also staying of a marshal.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-14
.NAT.' DEFENSE ] DEP ARTMENT
 IS PLANNED
Consolidation of War and Navy Being Studied
 by Experts

WASHINGTON, Nov. IA. - Con- gressional experts are working on surveys for possible revision of the Government.
 It is said that agitation has aris- en for creation of a Department of National Defense replacing the War and Navy Departments. Many bills proposing consolida- tion of the War and Navy Depart ments lie dormant in Congression- al files.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-14
EXPULSION OF l LEWIS SOUGHT
Metal Trades Union Want United Mine Workers
 President Ousted

TAMPA, Florida. Nov IA. -- The Metal Trades Department of the American Federation of Labor has instructed President John Frey to introduce resolution at the Federation's convention opening next Monday, calling for expul- sion of John J. Lewis, President of the United Mine Workers and ten rebel unions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-14

 TO CELEBRATE

MANILA, Nov 14-The First anniversary of the Philippine Com monwealth will be celebrated Sun day and Monday in a double holi- day. Elaborate ceremonies, with parades, dances, concerts and speak ing services will be in order for the two day observance.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-14
Prosecuting Attorney
 Elected to Congress;
 His Successor Named

SEATTLE, Nov. liking Coun- ty Commissioners have elected B. Gray Warner, aged 35, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, to succeed Prosecuting Attorney Warren Mag nuson, Congressman Elect, from the First District of the State of Washington.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-14
MARRIED TO-DAY

John Malcolm Ellman, A. J. em- ployee, and Mary Lucille varetich, were united in marriage by Father Le Vasseur in the Church of the Nativity at g o'clock this morning. The bride came to Juneau a month ago from Tacoma. She has a brother and sister living in Juneau X The couple will reside in the Nugget Apartments.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-14

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Nov. 14.- A southbound train here today is to meet the Coast Guard cutter Morris at Seward with the first mail since the maritime strike.
 Aboard the train is the first batch of Christmas mail for the States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-14
FORECLOSURE ACTION VS.
 LOUIS LUND ESTATE IS
 DECIDED FOR TREVOR DAVIS

Two hundred and forty acres of land in the Lemon Creek district was involved in the foreclosure ac- tion against the estate of Louis Lund, decided in favor of Trevor Davis in the District Court today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-14
CLARK HOWELL
 DIES, ATLANTA

ATLANTA, Ga, Nov. 14.-Clark Howell, Editor and President of the Atlanta Constitution and Director of the Associated Press, is dead at his home here after an illness of two months.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-14
TWO DIvoRCEs GRANTED

Two divorces were granted in the District Court today by Judge George F. Alexander. John Will liam Meyers was granted divorce from Anna Meyers and Arnold Mog- seth from Wilma Mogseth.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-14
MRS. REFSLAND WILL ARRIVE
 FROM HOONAH ON ESTEBETH

Mrs. Martha B. Fefsland, super visor of elementary education in Southeast Alaska, for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, will return on the Estebeth from Hoonah.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-14

$ Lode ana pIacer location nesices
 for sale at The Empire office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-14

Try The rinplre classifieds for quick results.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-14

Try an Empire ao.
The Washington times., 1936-09-19

lady told us she was flattered to
have us call on her.
There is no doubt that Gladys
George is a real actress of the
greatest ability, but there is a
sincere cordially about her that
any famous hostess might envy.
She has that rare gift of making
one feel so welcome as she ex-
presses a real sincere friendlineSS.
We talked about one thing and
another, but she was so thrilled
over her work and her last pic
ture that it was mostly about that.
"Of course" she said, "yOu want
to talk about skin beauty and nice
hair, but you know l am not a
good subject for that kind Of
thing"
She is really modest about it
as everyone knows she is beauti-
full girl.
Last year when she was in New
York she told how she kept her
hair so beautifully soft and in that
healthy silver blond sheen that
is the most desirable of all blond
tints. She said:
"There is nothing new about the
way 1 do my hair.
whenever I have a shampoo,
1 have it massaged well the night
before with a mixture of castor
oil and mineral oil: then I just
wrap it up and leave it until the
next morning. When / do not
have the time for this, I have oil
ShampOOS at the salon.
Here is a funny thing-YOu
know how careful / was to look
after my hair and give it a good
brushing every night?-and it was
in the best condition it ever was,
but since / have been in Holly
wood every part I had called for
a wig, so say what's the uSe?'"
She will make several pictures
for Paramount, and we under
stand every studio is anxious to
sign her up. When you come to
know Gladys George, you feel sure
she would be just as successful in
any other profession she might
choose to follow.
She has so much pride and ar
tistic ability that she would not
be satisfied with anything but her
best.
The Washington times., 1936-09-19

II am a working girl, and
work with an office force that
numbers about ten. When these
employees come into the office
in the morning, they never say
a word, and" when 1 enter and
say good morning no one an
swerS me. Except for this, their
manners seem to be about aver
age, but / am certainly perplexed
about this one point of greeting.
"ShOuld continue saying
good morning when I enter the
office? Is this form Of manners
going out of style, Mrs. Beck
man? 1 have worked in offices
for about ten years, and this is
my first experience of this kind.
Also, when leaving the office in
the afternoons, isn't it proper to
say good night to everyone in
the office? JANE"
What a glum group of CO.
workers is this group in your
office! never heard of an Of
flee, especially one with so few
workers in it, whose members
didn't say good morning" and
good evening" to one another.
It's such a pleasant thing to do,
takes such a little second.
The only way I can figure it
out. from what you tell me, is
that the man at the head of the
office has indicated, probably by
his own omission of this pleasant
greeting, that he just doesn't want
to be bothered greeting his en-
ployees. And this attitude of
silence has apparently stamped it
self on the office membership.
But, dear girl, one of the most
important things we, especially
we who work, must learn about
life is the leavening quality Of
adaptation. No matter how SEN
Sitive we are, no matter how pleas
ant and agreeable and friendly
we would like to be, we must, at
times, put all of this away from
us, and when we are in Rome,
do as the Romans do"
So if the Romans" Of our
business life don't want to say
GOOD Morning" or GOOD Eve
ming" if they wish to dispense
with the pleasantness of greetings,
the only thing for us to do is to
say to ourselves, VERY well, then.
I won't bother you with a greet
ing" I hasten to add that we
needn't be ungraciopS about this
The Washington times., 1936-09-19
||M{ l.: q. !,
II WILMA LAVILLE
WILMA LAVILLE
Give Your Neck a Break

Give Your Neck a Break
A COUPLE of years ago lips
"A were the center of focus for
beauty attention. Now it is the
throat, says Dorothy Cocks,
beauty editor of Pictorial Re-
view. You must have a good
chin and throat line. One way
to achieve this, and one which
will show immediate results, is
to carry your head better, she
advises. Many a double chin
comes, from bad posture more
than from fat or local flabbi-
ness. We walk so badly-with
forehead thrust forward, chin
sunk in throat, the rest of the
body following behind as best
1t can-that it is no wonder the
wrong muscles get fat and
stringy. Stand tall, and see
what a nice chin and throat
line it gives you. Let your
breast lead as you walk. Hold
your head high and back-not
tilted back with chin pointed
skyward, but pushed back with
chin horizontal. When you
take a bath use a bath or COM
plexion brush vigorously on
your chin, neck and chest. If
your skin is dry and creepy or
nubbly, work in a cold cream
or lubricating cream before
your bath. Once in the tub,
scrub briskly and patiently
with a brush for a minute or
more, working lather well into
chest, throat and underchjn.
Then smack cold, cold water on
your throat and chest for sew
sral seconds.