Evening star., 1950-10-18
Recalls
Roosevelt Purge
In Denton Talk
Senator Expresses
Confidence, Thanks
Eastern Shore Voters
By Alex R. Preston
Stor Stoff correspondent


DENTON, Md, Oct. 18.-Sen-
tor Tydings is campaigning con-
Identity in this Eastern Shore COM
nunity where President Roose-
cit tried unsuccessfully to purge
i'm IL years ago.
At a Caroline County rally here
asst night, Senator Tydings re-
erred to the purge attempt which
esulted in one of his greatest vic
cries at the polls. Introduced by
Wesley Thawling. Denton attor-
icy who said, II hope I will live
o see you become President"
senator Tydings responded:
II am particularly grateful to
he people Of Caroline County
yho stood the test of one Of the
reat battles of my life"
Fought Supreme Court Packing"
In 1888, Senator Tydings was
me of those who joined in the
light against the packing" of the
Supreme Court by President
Roosevelt. AS a result, the Presi-
lent sailed up the Chesapeake
Bay one day and docked at Cris-
1eld. Continuing on to Denton
~ car, he asked the purge from a
platform in front of the court
house here.
Judge T. Alan Goldsborough Of
he District Court for the District
# Columbia then was Maryland's
st district Representative in Con-
,ress. His home is here. He in
troduced Mr.. Roosevelt to the
,hrong assembled in front Of the
I'D brick courthouse. The Presi-
lent lowered the boom.
The result? Senator Tydings
;ame out of the primary with
something like a 10000 vote
BY the time the general
election rolled around, a sufficient
humber of Marylanders had be-
,ome aroused over the outside
influence" to return him to Office
~ a 100000 vote majority, the
recalls. Judge Colds
'orough subsequently was named
o the court by President Roose-
'elt.
Cites Friendship With Judge.
Judge Goldsborough and I are
,reat friends" Senator Tydings
aid.
Senator Tydings' campaign
lgainst John Marshall Butler. Re-
publican, last night was limited to
discussion of international
affairs. In general his plea was
.or continuing the Democrats in
power to insure world peace-an
argument that he has presented
elsewhere in the State.
He was accompanied here by
iov. Lane and other Democrats
seeking reelection.
Gov. Lane dealt with the Chess-
'eake Bay Bridge, among other
SSues.
Il cannot let go unchallenged,"
aid the Governor. "the remarks
made by my opponent last week
n Southern Maryland.
He referred to a speech by
Theodore r. McKeldin. Republi-
an. at Leonardtown.
McKeldin to Tour Shore.
"Mr. McKeldin says the Gov.
rnor is all wrong in building 4
ridge across the bay" Mr.. Lane
aid. HE says we should have
dded another ferry boat.
i have figures that show that
o take care of the ANTICIPATED
ratf1c of cars travelling 80 lniles
'er hour, 100 feet apart, it would
equire II additional ferry boats
a round trip every hour.
4 hours a day."
MIR. McKeldin and his running
mates will start from Salisbury
or tour Of Wicomico County to-
morrow to begin a three day cam
'aign of the Eastern Shore.
Before the rally, the candidates
anne to the community house,
bout two blocks from Judge
ioldsborough's home, for a recep-
ion and buffet supper for 125
ounty Democratic leaders and the
andldates. Earlier, tea was given
It the home of Mrs. Eldridge
)oWnes, chairman of the ladies'
uxiliary OF the Democratic State
'entral Committee, for Mrs. Lane
nd her daughter Dorothy and the
wives of other candidates and
'arty leaders in this area.
Race Was Close 4 Years Ago.
Gov. Lane lost Caroline County
n the primary to George P. Ma
loney, 1929 to 1851. Four years
go, the Governor barely carried
he county over Mr.. McKeldin.
The vote then was Lane, 2,576:
1cKeldin. 1884.
Representative Edward T. Mil
er, from this district, is one Of
1aryland'S two Republicans in
he House. The other is Repre-
Beall of the 9th district,
Thomas F. johnson, Democrat,
) opposing Mr.. Miller in the 1st
istrict, and last night based his
lea on the statement that 'only
nder a Democratic Congressman
an We enjoy the patronage to
'hich the Eastern Shore is enti-
led."
Two years ago Caroline gave
1r. Miller $3.50 votes to 2,441 for
is Democratic opponent, S. Scott
eek. The registration here shows
lore than 5000 Democrats and
yer $500 Republicans on the
oting rolls.