Evening star., 1928-09-05

Of the State, the Catholic Church had
an appreciable membership. But the
membership in this organization has
dropped off greatly, 1t is said
One of the most careful political
observers here takes the view that many
Of the dry Democrats and Protestant
Democrats out In the State are this year
going to stand by the Democratic ma
tional ticket Notwithstanding the wet
ness of the Democratic presidential cam
didate. If he is correct, the Repub-
licans will have to Offset Republican de-
fections in the cities by bringing their
fun strength to the polls in the coun-
try districts.
Deep Interest I'm Primary.
AT present the interest here lies large
ly in the coming primary election, Sep
tember II, The Republicans have two
candidates for governor and brisk
fight is on Charles w. Tobey of Man.
chester and Ora A, Brown Of Ashland,
are the contestants. Senator Moses has
thrown his support to Mr.. Brown ana
so has Gov. Spaulding. But Mr. Tobey
has been in politics for number of
years is an effective campaigner and the
result is in doubt. An appeal is made
for Mr. Brown. who Is member OF
the governors circle. on the ground that
the northern section Of the State should
be accorded recognition. Not since SEN
at0r Keys was governor in l9l7-19l9
has a northern man been elected COVER
nor of the State. The Democrats are
hoping that the contest among the Ee-
publicanS over the gubernatorial nOmi-
nation will leave sore spots that will
aid them in the general election But II
Mr.. Brown Is defeated, 1t does not APP
pear that his friends will desert the
Republican cause on that account, since
they are strongly pro-Hoover, and Mr..
TobeV gives assurance that whether he
is nominated or not he will take his
coat off and work for the election Of
Mr.. Hoover and the State ticket In the
coming campaign.
Democratic Contest One Sided.
The Democrats have two candidates
in the field for the nomination for gov
ernor too. But 1t Is rather one-sded
contest with Eaton D. Sargent. former
mayor of Nashu and a candidate two
years ago for governor easily In the
lead, The other Democratic candidate
is Charles ID. Ward Of Manchester pub
Usher of the Manchester Democrat Mr.
Sargent is dry and some of the DEM
oCrats hope that his nomination will
for the national ticket. Mr.. Sargent.
after the speech by Gov. Smith accept
ing the presidential nomination, took
occasion to say that he did not approve
of Smiths attitude on the liquor ques-
tion, although he approved highly the
rest of the acceptance speech This
criticism of Gov. Smith has been re-
Sented by some OF the wet Democrats
here, and may cost him some votes in
the primary.
Democratic chances in the guberna-
torial election. and in the election of
members of the House do not appeas
particularly bright The prediction is
made by, Democrats themselves that
Gov, Smith will run we'll ahead of the
party ticket in this State.
Straw Vote FavorS Hoover.
The Manchester Union some time
ago took straw vote to obtain, II pos
sihle, the trend of sentiment in New
Hampshire for Hoover or Smith. The
result of the poll showed Hoover lead
ing by two to one. But Republican
leaders themselves admit that this poll
does not represent the real strength
of the two candidates today. The poll
showed preponderance of the women
FOllIlB IoT EtopFeI, Uut alSO SHOWeu II
swing to Smith of many voters who,
four years ago. voted for President Cool
idge The vote stood 1871 for Hoover
and $50 for Smith. Votes came 10 the
Union from many parts Of the State.
President Coolidge carried the State
In 1924 with 98.575 votes TO 57,20l for
Davis and 6.993 for La Toilette. In
1920 the Republican national ticket
won by 95,l96 to 62.662. The Republic
can governor. Spaulding. was elected two
years ago with majority of $4,000
votes, and Senator Moses the same year
won over his Democratic opponent by
some $4,000 votes.