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Evening star., 1928-11-04
HAGUE'S DEFIANCE
BLOW TO SMITH
Observers Give Hoover All
But One County in
New Jersey.
Special pispatch to The star.

Speclal DiSpatcn TO Inc star.
NEWARK, N. j., Novemer 3.--Gov.
Smiths appearance in this city Tues
day night served to arouse the Demo-
cratic organization to a state Of frenzy,
and there Is no doubt record Demo-
cratic vote will be cast. The rally
served one good purpose from a Demo-
cratic viewpoint. 1t served to draw att
tention from the plight Of Mayor
Frank Hague, Democratic State leader,
who has been under intense fire ale
during the campaign.
The Democratic campaign had been
hurt considerably a few days before
when Hague refused to appear before
a legislative committee, dominantly Re-
publican, to give his version of numer-
Gus transactions in his home county
of Hudson that involved his name and
administration. The Democrats had
hoped Hague would confound9 his enc
mics and that, the last t-minute reaction
would be of advantage td the Demo-
cratic ticket 49, '.r--r' =
BY defying the committee, Hague left
the impression among independent vot-
ers, who must vote Democratic this
year If Smith is to carry the State, that
the Democratic national committee vice
chairman was afraid to stand up under
crosS-examination.
A tour of all of the 81 counties of
New Jersey within the last few weeks
by trained political observers disclosed
no change in earlier reaction that all
but one, Hudson, will give Hoover their
vote Tuesday. The Hudson majority
for Smith must 60 well over 100000
for the Democratic candidate to carry
the State, and there is little or no pos
sibility of this.
The Democratic hope now is that the
gubernatorial candidate, william L.
Dill, viii run so far ahead of Smith in
the State that he will slip through and
continue Democratic administration of
the State for another three years.
Last-minute calculations indicate de-
feat Of Edward I. Edwards, who is
completing his first term as United
States Senator. Hamilton F. Kean is
his Republican opponent.
The Republicans will probably pick
up one more seat in the House of Rep
resentatives, making the New Jersey
representation 10 Republicans and /
Democratic member Mrs. Mary T.
Norton will have no trouble retaining
her seat from the twelfth district.
JOHN j. FARRELL, Jr.
Evening star., 1928-11-04
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WMAL, beginning at 6 o'clock on Tuesday
evening and continuing until the decision is
determined. Interspersed with the election
news will be an interesting musical pro.
gram-rendered by Stanley William Bell,
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pianist; Phil. Hayden and Helen Kenny,
popular radio entertainers; Sophocles T.
Papas, tenor banjoist; Evelyn Monico Papas,
concert pianist; Dorothy Sherman Pierson,
soprano; Bob" Carbauh and his ''uke"; Don.
aid Brown, concert pianist; Grace Shannon,
pianist; Hawaiian Melody Boys and others
Frederic William Vile, famous political ex-
pert, popular with radio audiences for his
clear and impartial discussion of national po-
litical problems, will make frequent COM
ment upon the returns, keeping listeners-in
advised as to their significance.
A microphone installed in The Star Office,
with Thornton Fisher announcer, will give
the returns as fast as received.
Evening star., 1928-11-04
MICHIGAN G. O. P.
LOOKS TO OUTSTATE
Special Dispatch to The Star.

OPCNAdI OloputCH 10 Inc star.
DETROIT, Mich, November 3.--A
speech by Attorney General John G.
Sargent at River Rouge, down-river
municipality near Detroit, this week in
support OF Herbert Hoover with contin-
ued prosperity as the keynote. ended the
speechmaking In the presidential cam
paign in Michigan.
In the congressional fight sudden
aggreSsiveness on the part of a number
Of Democratic candidates for Congress
has been noted. The keynote of their
night Is an attack on the Republican
Congress for failure to reapportion.
II Congress would reapportion on the
1920 census Michigan would get two
more Representatives. If the reappor-
tlonment were made on the estimate of
the present census, Michigan would get
four more Representatives. a total of II.
The night on the past attitude of Con-
greSs on reapportionment has been
Waged with particular vigor by William
M. Donnelly, Democratic candidate in
one OF the Detroit districts Mr. Dom
nelly has attacked Nicholas Longworth
as the reapportionists most powerful
foe and has demanded that his oppo-
nent, Representative Clancy. make o
public pledge that if reelected, he WHY
not vote for Longworth for the speaker
ship. Clancy has ignored the challenge
In the presidential campaign the fight
continued to center on Wayne County
in which Detroit is located. Republic
an managers admitted this week that
the outcome in the county would prove
close from surface indications.
Despite pessimistic reports in the
Michigan metropolis the Republican
managers say the usual to / majority
given Republican presidential candi-
dates out-State in past years will be
received by Hoover this year. This, it
is held, will more than take care of any
possible DETECTION in the customary
l25,0o0 Republican majority from
Wayne County. p. G. POWELL.
Evening star., 1928-11-04
ILLINOIS IS GIVEN
c. 0. P. BY 100000
Strenuous Campaign Waged
by Democrats Will Re-
duCe Majority.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, November 3.-When
the 100000 votes which are expected
to be cast in Illinois Tuesday have been
counted, Hoover will be found the victor
by some 100000 votes political observ-
ers here predict
This figure is much smaller than the
number by which both Harding and
Coolidge carried the State, just about
equaling the majority given to Hughes
in 1916 when he received 202,320 more
votes than were given to Wilson.
The strenuous campaign waged in
Chicago in behalf of Smith Is response
BILE for the large reduction In the nor
NAL Republican votes of the State.
More than one-third of the 100000
voters who will march to the polls live
in Chicago, where the Democratic
nominee is stronger politically than
anywhere else in the State. Shortly
after his two day visit here,
it was predicted that he would carry
the city by $4,000 votes, Since then
politicians of both parties privately ad-
NIT that he has not lost any Of his
strength; that if there has been any
change in the situation, 1t has been In
his favor.
Straw ballots taken within the city
by newspapers substantiates this gain
by Smith. Where he was once just
barely holding his own against Hoover
on the basis of these straw votes, the
closing days of the campaign saw him
gaining rapidly.
A survey of the extensive mining dis
tricts doWnstate showed that In the
sections where foreign-born voters pre-
dominate, Smith was the choice by two
to one. Among the American born
voters, however the Republican candi-
date had two to one advantage.
The Republican State candidates are
expected to win by larger majorities
than are expected to be received by
Hoover. Predictions are made that
Otis F. Glenn. Republican candidate for
United States Senator Louis L. Emmer-
son, Republican candidate for governor
and the entire Republican State ticket
will win by some 100000 votes, or
double the number by which it is pre-
dicted Hoover will carry the State
No appreciable change is expected in
the States congressional ratio of 20
Republicans and Democrats.
E. G. NORLANDER.
Evening star., 1928-11-04
Special Dispatch to The Sta.

CpGCihl DlSpdtth W AsRS 'A"-'
KANSAS CITY. Mo. November s.
Missouri appears to be "tosS-up' pc
tween Hoover and Smith at the close OF
the most interesting political campaign
in this State since 1922, when Senator
James A. Reed staged his phenomenal
comeback.
With big increases in the registra =
ton in every town and city the total
vote in Missouri will exceed 100000.
If Hoover wins this State, 1t probably
will be the woman voters. For example
in this city, with an increased registra-
ton of $4,000 this year, $4,000 are
women. Offsetting is an increase OF
more than $4,000 in st. Louis, the big
wet Republican city. where the trend
this year is to Smith.
Virtually all landmarks by which elec-
tions have been predicted are obliter-
ated. A big upturn may come IN ST.
Louis for Smith, or a landsweL 1or
Hoover out-State. The leaders OF both
parties are far apart on what VIII hap
pen either in the wet" area OF st:
Louis, or what may happen In the dry"
section Of rural Missouri.
Odds Favor Hoover.
If the unexpected does happen and a
big majority Is given either presidentlal
nominee, Hoover probably will be the
recipient. This is plain mathematics
There are about 100000 votes in the
wet Republican area where the trend is
to Smith and more than 100000 votes
in rural Missouri, where most OF the
counties normally are Democratic but
the trend this year anti-Smith.
Four years ago Coolidge carried Mis-
souri, by 1878 votes. of which 53,139
came from st. Louis and st. Louis
County. The 10 counties with the larg-
est wet" German vote gave Coolidge
IA, 366 majority.
The best the Democrats expect in the
Evening star., 1928-11-04
MISSOURI CALLED TOSS UP"
AS RECORD CAMPAIGN ENDS
Smiths Strength in St. Louis to Decide
Outcome-1oover Granted Edge
If Landslide Occurs.

disaffected Republican territory in
Eastern Missouri is this ST. Louis to
Smith by $4,000 votes. an even break
In st. Louis County and loss by Hoo
yer OF about 10000 votes in the 10 big
eeSt German counties. OF course, the
Republicans do not admit this will take
place, the leaders predicting an even
break between Hoover and Smith In st.
Louis.
Deduct from Hoover the Coolidge ma
lorittes in st. Louis and st. Louis
County, and loss of 10000 votes in
the 10 adjacent German counties. That
stnl would leave Hoover $4,000 votes
ahead. Then assume Smith will carry
st. Louis by $4,000 votes. That would
place the Democratic nominee $4,000
votes ahead. Hoover would have to
make up this $4,000 Smith lead in the
l03 remaining counties, normally DEM
ocratic.
1000 Precincts in State.
There are virtually 1000 precincts
in the wet" German counties, and ST.
Louis, and about 5000 precincts In the
remainder, OF the State. If Hoover
should poll an average of five votes to
a precinct in the 5000 precincts, where
the trend now is anti-Smith, the Re-
publican nominee could carry the State
Republican State leaders assert that
Hoover is considerably stronger than
Coolidge was four years ago in rural
Missouri and nearly as strong as Hard
ing was eight years ago. when he car
ried the out-State by about 10000 ma
jority over Cox.
Yet st. Louis. with a registration of
more than 100000 and with territory
surrounding openly hostile to pro-
hibition, may more than offset the big
dry Democratic DETECTION in the coun-
try. The election In the State will be
determined on how strong St Louis
goes for Smith,
T. c. AFFORD.
Evening star., 1928-11-04
HOOVER MAY POLL
100000 IN KANSAS
G. 0. P. Claims Nominee viii
Roll Up a Record
Majority.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
TOPEKA, Kans., November 3.-With
the prospect of the largest vote ever
cast in Kansas election Tuesday, Re-
publicanS are claiming that the State
VIII give Herbert Hoover and Charles
Curtis the largest plurality ever given
the heads of a national ticket. This
mans plurality Of better than 250, 900.
Four years ago Calvin Coolidge was
given plurality of 351,352 over Davis,
Democrat, and La Toilette received
nearly 100000 votes in the State. The
Socialists did not have ticket that
year.
This year there will be three full sets
of electors-Republican. Democrat and
Socialist, plus three electors labeled In
dependent, the Foster Labor electors.
The total vote on President four years
ago was 662,451, Coolidge receiving
407.67l, Davis 156,3!9 and La Toilette
98,46l. Heavy regisArations in all the
cities indicate that Unless the farmers
do not vote at all, the total vote will
run well over 100000 Smiths vote is
not slikely to run much over 100000 to
10000.
II the farmers vote, Hoover and Cur
tis are expected to receive better than
100000 votes. probably around $4,000.
There is quite group of farmers in
this State, however who are rather
lukewarm about Hoover, but as rule
their wives are much opposed to Smith.
Kansas does not elect Senator this
year. In the congressional contests,
the election Of the Republican NOM
inees by large majorities is conceded in
all except the eighth district. In the
eighth Representative Ayres of Wichita,
Democrat, is conceded the edge over
Richard E. Bird of Wichita. Republican.
against Ayres He won by fewer than
200 majority in the Harding landslide
of 1920, but lost by more than 10000
in 1922. Birds only chance is that
most of some 10000 new voters in the
eighth district this year will vote for
him as well as for Hoover and Curtis.
CLIFF STRATON.
Evening star., 1928-11-04
COLORADO ADVANTAGE
CONCEDED TO SMITH
Denver Majority of From 5000 to
$4,000 Expected to Turn
Trick.
Special Dispatch to The Star,

Special Dispatch to The Star.
DENVER, Colo, November 3.-With
the never admit you're licked" spirit
that seems to Undue party chairmen,
at least in this neck of the woods, both
Republican and Democratic bell cows
still are claiming Colorado for their
candidate on the eve of election day.
There is one difference: Whereas
Clarence c. Hamlin, Republican ma
tional committeeman, asserts Hoover
will win the State by $4,000, George A..
Collins, Democratic national commit
teeman, says Smith will win by what
ever lead the rolls up in Denver, and
he estimates that will range from 5000
to $4,000.
Collins asserts the last-minute switch
In the Hoover itinerary, which routed
him through Southern Colorado tooay
and tomorrow, instead of through Wyo-
ming, was a last desperate bid on the
part of the Republicans to corral the
six Colorado electoral votes.
In face of betting odds and bally-
hoo to the contrary, this correspondent
believes Colorado will land in the smith
column, and by very respectable plu-
ralitYs J. q. DAY.
Evening star., 1928-11-04
FLORIDA FORESEES
VOTE OF 25O,OOO
Religious Issue Is Main Factor as
Campaign Comes to
Close.
Special Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, November s.
With Democratic speakers heard in
practically every city and town this
week and Republican candidates for
the United States Senate, House Of Rep
resentatives and governor appearing in
several of the larger places, the people
OF the State have had plenty of infor-
nation and an overSupply of instruction
regarding National, State and county
government. Interstate activities have
included speaking tour of former Sem
ator HardWick of Georgia, and Florid-
ianS have had ample opportunity to get
via the radio the discussions and argu-
ments Of national campaignerS.
AS 1t has been since the beginning of
the campaign, Florida Is divided into
Two important camps-the followers of
the straight Democratic ticket, headed
py Alfred E. Smith, and the anti-Smith
crowd, determined to defeat Smith. No
attempt is made to disguise the fact
that Gov. Smiths religion has been
mace The issue here, through the cam
palgn started by Bishop Cannon, Rev.
Straton and Mrs. Willebrandt. Florida
mas but small percentage Of Catholics
ana among the Protestants are many
VINO are easily prejudiced against any
one of that faith.
With but two or three exceptions,
democratic candidates for Office in Flor
ida have all indicated their adherence
10 the regular ticket, but there is well
known to be an undercurrent that will
prlng the Republican vote much higher
tnan ever before. In 1920 Florida polled
So,o1o votes for Gov. Cox and 44,853
votes for Harding, total of 135, 1888.
In 1924 the vote was considerably
smaller and divided as follows: Demo-
cratic, 62083; Republican, 3O,633; Pro-
gresslve, 8,625; Prohibition, 5,498; the
american party, 2,315, making a total of
l09, ,l54. This year, with registrations
ABOVE 100000, it seems probable that
very nearly all who are qualified will
vote. GEORGE HOYT SMITH.
Evening star., 1928-11-04
SEES HOOVER MARGIN
OF $4,000 IN MISSOURI
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ST. LOUIS, November 3.-Dr. E. B.
Clements of Macon, Republican ma
tional committeeman for Missouri, de-
clared today Herbert Hoover's speech
here last night assured him majority
in the State of $4,000 upward.
Conditions were improved very ma
terially by HooVer's address" DR..
Clements said. "I should not be sur
prised to see him carry Missouri by
5000 or more.
Hoover showed to the voters that
the big problems in this country are
economic and that he has vision for
progress. On the tariff, on waterways,
on immigration and on agriculture he
took a position which meets the ap-
proval of Republicans and thinking peo-
pie of all parties"
Fred w. Pape, Republican city chair
man, likewise was optimistic.
Hoover made wonderfully fine i'm
preston" he said. He probably made
10000 more votes in st. Louis, and l
should not be surprised to see him carry
the city by $4,000"
This was approximately the majority
received by Coolidge in st. Louis in
1924, Democrats have claimed st. Louis
this year by from 10000 to $4,000.
Evening star., 1928-11-04

When a man and a maid fall out
the maid may keep her lovers gifts,
according to decree of Judge Cohen
OF the District Court at Sydney, Aus
tralla. After the tilt Henry Morris
sued Dolly Reynolds for the return of
phonograph, silk shawl and a steel
guitar, together with $100 which he
said he loaned Miss Reynolds. Dolly
said Morris had not loaned her money,
but had placed bets for her on horse
and dog races, deducting his invest
ment If the animals won. The judge
told Dolly to keep the gikts and forget
about the money.
Evening star., 1928-11-04
G. o. P. GIVEN EDGE
IN SOUTH DAKOTA
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
SIOUX FALLS S. Dak November 3.
With only short time intervening
until the election, leaders of both the
Republican and Democratic parties in
South Dakota are claiming they will
carry the State, the Democrats conf1n-
ing their claims to carrying the State
for Gov. Smith and for Gov. William
j. Bulow, Democrat, who is seeking a
second term. They make no claims of
carrying the remainder of their State
ticket or electing their candidates for
the House of Representatives.
In well informed quarters the belief
yet exists that the Republicans will
carry South Dakota for Hoover, will
re-elect all three of their nominees for
the House of Representatives, and will
elect their entire State ticket, with the
possible exception of governor. Gov.
Bulow, it is admitted by many Repub-
licans. will prove much stronger than
his party, and will receive thousands of
votes in excess of those cast for Smith,
but the Republicans predict that Hoover
will have such commanding lead in
South Dakota that he will pull through
Buell. F. Jones, present attorney general
and Republican nominee for the gov
ernorship.
ALFRED BURKHOLDER.
Evening star., 1928-11-04

chitoS," little fishes Of fascinating col
ors, have somewhat displaced goldfish
in public favor. although 10000 pairs
Of the latter are still being sold every
week by leading arm Of specialists in
domestic pets here.
The alligator trade Is also looking
up. They are sold by the centimeter,
two-f1fths of an inch. Baby alliga-
of your hand" Bigger ones 60 at
so cents an inch.
Among pet birds, albino canaries
come easily first, owing to their rarity.
They are worth about $25 q pair.
Evening star., 1928-11-04

Herbert Hoover be drafted to solve the
problem"
II am satisfied that If the people
appreciated the real nature of Mr.
Hoover's services, his largest majorities
would come from the coal districts" the
Secretary said in discussing Mr.. Hoover's
efforts to settle differences between
employers and employees of the coal
industry.
Evening star., 1928-11-04
Citizens Are Urged
to Display Flag
On Election Day
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
The United States Flag ASsoci-
alton through its director general,
James A. Moss, issued state
ment yesterday calling on all
citizens to fly the flag of United
States from their homes. places
of business and other buildings
on election day.
In certain States, the law re-
quires that on election day the
flag be displayed at all polling
places" said Moss, land in our
judgment it would be most fit-
ting and appropriate for the
American flag to be displayed in
this matter November d, thus dis
playing the emblem which SYM
bolizes the sovereignty of the Ma
ton. Through this demonstra-
= ton the Importance of electing
the man who will be the head Of
the Nation for the next four years
will be materially emphasized.
Evening star., 1928-11-04
SNAKES AMONG LATEST !.
OF PET FADS IN GERMANY

BERLIN R).-Pet snakes have be-
come the latest popular fad in Ger
many. Moccasins and coral snakes
from the southern part of the United
States. guaranteed by live stock dealers
as steady feeders" vie with chance
Ions. Spanish lizards and fy-eating
geckos for popularity.
South American chilidae, or Chem
Evening star., 1928-11-04
A. P. and Special
CORRESPONDENTS

The great staff of the Associated Press
which completely covers the country from
coast to coast-will keep the telephone,
telegraph and radio hot with the figures.
The Stars own corps of special corre-
spondents stationed in the pivotal States will
keep you apprised of every development in
those States and communities where the un.
expected may happen.
From the nearby States of Maryland
and Virginia, special direct telephone con-
nections will be maintained with the corre-
spondents of the Associated Press and MEM
bers of our own staff.
Evening star., 1928-11-04
HOOVER NEEDED TO MEET
COAL TASK, SAYS DAVIS
Secretary Believes Sterilization
Should Be Advanced Through
His Services.

BY the Associated Press.
Secretary Of Labor Davis in a state
ment yesterday declared that the stabili-
zation of the soft coal industry demands
that the ability and experience of
Evening star., 1928-11-04

Aberdeen, Scotland, has just given the
freedom Of the city to Earl Jellicoe. Sir
T. Jaffrey, benefactor of the city. and
DR.. Laws of Livingstone, q missionary
pioneer.
Evening star., 1928-11-04

Entry into the telegraph field of beam
wireless service between Britain and
australia, caused decrease in cable re-
ceipts between those hpuntries of more
than 100000 in the pkst IL months.
Evening star., 1928-11-04
Flashing the Results
By Searchlight

In order that the thousands Of people
in nearby Maryland and Virginia who want
to remain at home may learn the result
The Star has arranged for a gigantic Army
anti-aircraft searchlight to be placed on the
Monument grounds-and if weather condi-
tions permit its rays can be seen for 20
miles.
When an important development favors
Smith the searchlight will fash north to south
FIVE times
When such developments favor Hoover the
light will move east to west FIVE times.
As long as the light shines directly upward
at frequent periods this will indicate no con.
elusive returns have been received.
When victory for one of the candidates is
determined the light will be shifted north to
south for Smith, east to west for Hoover, as
the case may be, for period of ten minutes.
Evening star., 1928-11-04
If You Come Down Town
to The Star Office
Election Night

you'll learn the latest election returns as
they are received-detail by detail-over
the special public address system of loud
speakers which will be used by The Star
SO that every one within many blocks in
every direction will be able to hear.