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Evening star., 1932-10-16
LEAVENWORTH GUEST
INVESTIGATED BY U. S.
Justice Department Probes His
Claim of Having Escaped "a
Years Ago.

While Leavenworth Penitentiary's un-
invited guest continued to insist on his
right to be there, Department of JUS
tice officials searched records and made
telegraphic inquiries yesterday for con-
f1rmation Of w. Kirby Robinson's claim
that he is wanted by Uncle Sam as .
fugitive from justice.
Robinson, conscience-stricken 65-
year-old self-styled' robber, presented
himself to the warden at Leavenworth
Friday and asked to be locked up. He
declared he escaped "a years ago after
being convicted Of robbing q post office
in Arkansas. He owes the Government
Q four-year term in prison, he asserted.
No record Of the man could be found
in old files here and q telegram has
been sent to the warden asking for more
information. At the Prisons Bureau to-
day 1t was said Robinson's record would
not Be on file unless he made his get
away after entering the penitentiary.
II he hed before actual commitment,
record of the case would have been re-
tanned by the United States marshal IN
whose custody the prisoner had been
placed.
At the time Of Robinson's escape
there appears to have been but one Fed
eral Court in Arkansas, that at Fort
Smith, and an inquiry will be conducted
there.
Department officials recalled a some
what similar case few years ago, in
which q man applied for incarceration
at Atlanta Penitentiary with the claim
that he belonged in prison. Disposition
a this case was not ascertainahlA
Evening star., 1932-10-16
IDAHO G. 0. P. NERVOUS
IN WIND-UP CAMPAIGN
Both Parties in Drive to Get Out
Vote-Democrats Pre-
dict Victory.
BY THERMAN r. EVANS.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BOISE, Idaho, October 15-If there
is voter in Idaho who does not cast
his ballot November 8, it will not be the
fault of political campaigners, who are
combing the highways and byways.
Frenzied efforts to marshal sufficient
votes are being made by Republicans,
who are noticeably nervous. Just as
vigorous Is the campaign being waged
by the Democrats, who confidently pre-
dict an overwhelming victory for ma
tional and State tickets
For the first time in years, Idaho
voters feel the State and its compare
lively few voters really matter. Three
presidential candidates - Franklin D
Roosevelt. Norman Thomas and Coin
Harvey-have visited the State. Vice
President Charles Curtis made a num-
ber of speeches as his train passed
through the State this week. Secretary
of War Patrick Hurley and Representa-
tive Royal c. johnson did their bit for
the Republican cause as they passed
through en- route from the American
Legion convention in Portland. Cor
nelius Vanderbilt, jr.. and John Brodix
toured the State in behalf OF the Dem
ocrats.
DR.. Clarence True Wilson, Methodist
prohibition advocate, and D. Leigh Col
win. national chairman Of the Prohibi-
ton party. attempted to persuade Sen
ator Borah to head a dry third-party
movement
Idaho appears definitely in the Roose.
Welt ranks. Whether Roosevelt will
sweep State Democratic candidates into
Office is still a matter for debate.
Evening star., 1932-10-16
REPUBLICANS REINFORCE
BATTLE TO WIN KANSAS
Attitude of Farmers Regarded as
Real Threat to Hoover and
Curtis in State.
BY CLIFF STRATTON.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
TOPEKA, Kans, October 15.-Thor-
oughly aroused from reports from
county chairmen that the anti-Hoover
sentiment among Kansas farmers
threatens to place Kansas in the DEM
ocratic column next November, Kansas
Republicans have called upon the ma
tional committee for help in carrying
the State.
Vice President Curtis will make at
least four speeches-probably six or
eight-in Kansas before election day.
The Vice President is scheduled for
speeches in Clay Center and Salina Oc-
tober 10. His sister, Mrs. Dolly Curtis
Gam. will make six speeches before
election day, spending October 81, No
vember ! and in the Kansas cam
paign.
The enthusiasm for President Hoover
after his Des Moines address has been
partially offset by drop OF cents
in the price of wheat. The wheat belt
is still morose so far as Hoover Is con-
cerned.
Sentiment in business and professional
circles and in the small towns is SWING
ing strongly toward Hoover. 1t Is be-
lieved that Vice President Curtis can
deliver the final blow that will place
the State in the Republican column.
Both Republicans and Democrats re-
bort that DR.. John R. Brinkley, goat
kland specialist, is losing his support
,fapidly as the campaign draws to
Slose, but both also claim 1t Is going
their way. Meanwhile, Brinkley con-
tinues to draw bigger crowds than the
party nominees for Governor.
Evening star., 1932-10-16
INDIAN VOTE MAY GIVE
MONTANA TO HOOVER
Betting in State, However, Makes
Roosevelt 5-to-3 Favorite
Over President.
BY L. NJ. THAYER.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HELENA, Mont, October 15.-The
middle Of October, with only three
weeks of the battle to go, finds the ma
tional political outlook in Montana
murky indeed, As 1t has been from the
beginning.
One distinct gain is recorded for the
Democrats. There can be no question
that when Al Smith came out at last
for the ticket, he gave 1t needed
strength among certain Democratic ele-
ments IN this State. Smith has a strong
personal following in Montana and his
decision to bury the hatchet and sup
port Gov Roosevelt is big thing for
the party.
On the other hand. one can observe
q distinct tendency among conserva-
tives to edge over to President Hoover.
There is observable a growing belief
that depression is about to pass-a
growing tendency to reflect that per-
haps this Is q bad time to rock the
boat.
AS far as betting goes. the gamblers
seem to think 1t Is Roosevelt. They
will give you to 8 he defeats the
President. Not much money Is being
bet it is said.
Vice President Curtis came to the
State during the week and spoke at
Billings and other leading towns. The
Vice President is popular personally
and he will hold in a quiet way, many
drys. AS well, he will hold thousands
Of votes not generally considered
those of the Indians. In . fight as
close as this, the ballots Of Poor Lo
may decide the issue.
Evening star., 1932-10-16
NEVADA REPUBLICANS
SEE SWING TO HOOVER
Democrats, However, Still Claim
They Will Garry State for
Roosevelt and Garner.
BY EDGAR REINHART.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RENO, New, october 15-There Is
noticeable recovery from the letharglc
condition in Republican political circles
in Nevada since the Des Moines speech
of President Hoover, and SCOUTS
throughout the State report switch
back to the Republican fold OF tnose
members of the party who were leaning
toward the Democratic ticket.
This does not mean that the Demo-
Gratis have eased up in their campaign:
Instead. it seems, they have managed
to obtain some campaign funds, and 1t
Is carrying them through.
The sentiment in Nevada remains un-
changed to any great extent. 1t appears
that Roosevelt will carry this State, but
Senator Tasker L. Oddie and Represent
ative Samuel S. Arentz, Republicans.
ought to be reelected. There Is only
one thing to prevent tit is a Demo-
cratic landslide which might carry their
opponents in with Roosevelt. Oddie's
opponent, Judge P. A. McCarran. Is not
too strong with the leaders Of his own
party, and the Democratic congressional
candidate, James G. Scrugham, will have
a hard time explaining his failure to de-
tect a -million-dol shortage In
the Nevada treasury during his term as
Governor.
Evening star., 1932-10-16
SMITH SPEECH TO PLAY
PART IN RHODE ISLAND
Republican Convention Fight May
Also Be Felt in Results
Next Month.
BY JAMES S. HART.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
PROVIDENCE, r. L, October Is
Both party State conventions are things
Of the past, and with the expected re-
suits. Gov. Norman s. Case was ne
nominated by the Republicans over the
opposition Of Lieut. Gov. James G. Con-
molly, and Theodore Francis Green, de-
feated candidate Of 1890, Is the Demo-
cratic standard bearer. But while
Green's nomination appears to mean
unity in the Democratic party, 1t
least on the State ticket issue, the
reverberations Of the G. o. P. battle
promise to show results on election day.
As q result Of the conventions also,
Representative Clark Burdick, Republic
can, will fight it out with Representa-
tive Francis B. Condor for election IN
the first district. Both men now hold
seats in Congress, but have been thrown
into the same district by redistricting
the State and reduction Of Rhode
Islands Representatives from three to
two. Representative Richard Aldr1ch,
Republican, will not be q candidate for
reelection in the second district. He
Is replaced by State Senator Thomas p.
Hazard, who will fight 1t out with State
Representative John M. O'Connel,
Democrat.
But the news Of the week Is that
Alfred e. Smith will be speaker here
and . tentative date has been set for
the afternoon Of october az. II Smith
hands his following over to Franklin
D. Roosevelt In Rhode Island and that
following obeys Smiths exhortatiouS
there can be little doubt - 70 the re-
suit Of the election here.
Evening star., 1932-10-16
GOV. ROOSEVELT TO HEAD FIGHT
TO SWING PENNSYLVANIA VOTE
Democratic Nominee to Break Precedent
by Making Bid in Keystone State.
COP. Plans Whirlwind Drive.

tration in cities has amounted to al
most 20 per cent as an average.
Democratic leaders hailed the lower
city registration as an advantage for
their side, because of the prospect Of q
lighter vote in Republican strongholds.
Whatever chance the Democrats may
have Of carrying Pennsylvania depends
upon their ability in the difncult task
OF rolling up enough Of q majority for
Roosevelt upstate to overcome Hoovers
majority in Philadelphia, which may
reach 10000. Philadelphia some weeks
ago had been rumored as doubtful. II
there ever was such possibility, 1t has
ended with q registration within 100, 900
definite declaration from William s.
Ware for Hoover and a demand that his
ward workers do their utmost.
Fast and Furious Drive.
The Republican campaign, concen-
trated into three weeks for economy 8
sake, will be fast and furious, starting
in the coming week. In 1928 and In
1880 1t was work after the middle of
October which clinched Republican VIC
tories for the heads of the tickets, and
the Republican leaders predict the same
result this year.
They intend to center their f1re on
the districts the Democrats are fight
ing for. They will follow Roosevelt into
Pittsburgh one week later In Phila-
delphia Secretary of War Patrick j.
Hurley's is scheduled for October 27, and
for the closing week of the campaign
there will be another mass meeting, at
which Senator George H. Moses, New
Hampshire, may be the speaker This
week Col. Hanford MacNider was here
for a meeting, at which 325 war veter-
ans organized a Pennsylvania branch
Of the Republican Service League.
Young Republicans and the women had
previously been organized for the fight
Evening star., 1932-10-16
RURAL NEW JERSEY
FAVORS ROOSEVELT
Commuters From New York
and Ex-Gov. Smith Fac
tors in State.
BY EDWARD M. GILROY.

OpeCIdl blSpdtCn 10 Inc Star.
TRENTON, N. J., october 15.-A
erto Republican rural counties is
plain in New Jersey, as the two candi-
dates for United States Senator-Perc7
H. Stewart, Democrat, and Senator w
Warren Barbour, Republican, enter the
final stages of their campaigns. If the
election were held this week. there is
no doubt that Gov. Roosevelt and
Stewart would carry most Of the south
ern and western rural counties
This would leave the poHllous met
ropolitan counties as the only chance
Hoover and the Republican ticket has
of winning, unless conditions change
Unexpectedly before election. And these
urban counties. by the very nature Of
their population, are normally Demo-
cratic.
Commuters Are Factor.
However, thousands of commuters
who work in the New York financial
and business districts have been in
formed recently that support Of the
Republican ticket is their best chance
Of holding job. Just how large this
vote will be cannot be estimated.
The Republican campaign W
strengthened considerably this week by
a general conference of all Republican
workers in the State, arranged by AM
bassador Walter E. Edge. Warming
that 'retaliatiCns would be certain to
follow any personally conducted cam
paigns" Mr. Edge told the workers in
plain terms they must work for Hoo
yer and the entire ticket, instead of
merely their local candidates.
Organization work by Mr.. Edge has
done much to regain some of the lost
ground. but it is difficult to see how
an efficient organization can be thrown
together in a few weeks to overcome
the smooth-working machine of Frank
Hague, Democratic national commit
teeman, which has been functioning
for full year on the patronage OF the
Governors office.
Smith Helps Situation.
Acceptance by Alfred E. Smith of
an invitation to speak in Newark for
the Democratic ticket was hailed by
the Hague organization as the one ele-
ment necessary to insure success.
There was some uneasiness at Smith S
aloofness because of the tremendous
following he has in the State, and fear
his supporters might stay away from
the polls because of the way Roosevelt
won the nomination. However, Smiths
appearance is counted upon to swing
these voters into line. and Democratic
organization men declare there is no
further cause for anxiety
Hague predicted a Democratic land
slide based on an administration
vote will carry the State for Roosevelt
and Stewart and give the Democrats
undisputed control of the State Legis-
1ature for the first time in 80 years.
Regardless of the outcome of the
e1a yI-i11 ho fnn
ators and fourteen Representatives in
Congress. ready to vote for outright
repeal of the eighteenth amendment.
All the candidates of both parties have
so declared their position in a ques-
tionnaire.
Evening star., 1932-10-16
RECOUNTS SOUGHT
IN MAINE ELECTION
Three Defeated Candidates in Sep.
tember Have Asked for Re-
view Of Vote.
BY SAM Z. CONNERS.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

special Dispatch TO 1he Star.
AUGUSTA, Me-, October 15-Maine
politics today are in the worst muddls
in SO years. Leaders Of both parties
are claiming the State in November,
yet neither is doing anything to i'd
vance its cause. Such leaders in
either party as are eXerting any effort
are doing so In connection with dis
puted elections rather than to corral
votes for Hoover or Roosevelt.
Not since the election of 1879 and
the early days Of the legislative session
in 1880, the period Of the famous
Maine count-out, has there been 80
much disputing over election results.
in the third district, Ralph O. Brew
ster, Republican, Ex-Governor, has
asked q recount in his contest with
John G. Utterback. and the Governor
and Council have set Tuesday As the
day Of hearing. In the first district,
Joseph E. F. Connolly, Democrat. has
notified the same body that he will ask
a recount in his contest with Repre-
sentative Carroll Beedy; while Martin,
defeated Republican candidate for Gov
ernor. has demanded an inspection Of
the gubernatorial vote, which will start
shortly.
1t is impossible, at this time. to fore
cast what bearing these inspections
and recounts will have on the preei-
Dental vote next month. Many Demo-
Gratis claim 1t will give Roosevelt the
State, but there are As many Nepuh-
Icans who take the other view.
Evening star., 1932-10-16
REPUBLICAN HELP
|SSEEN IN INQUIRY
New York Legislative Group
Opens Investigation of
State Economy.
BY JEROME L. SMITH.
Special Dispatch to The Star.


ALBANY, N. Y, october 15.-Gen-
orally speaking, 1t was all quiet along
the New York State political front this
week, with both parties wheeling their
heavy artillery into position for the
barrage of the closing weeks Of the
campaign.
President Hoover's address to the
American Bar Association was widely
read and his appeal for constructive
craftsmanship aroused wide comment.
Gov Roosevelt's radio address in re-
sponse to q query by five welfare agen-
cies. however, probably had a wider
popular audience.
Investigation Begun.
OF widespread interest In the State
campaign was the opening Of the legis-
lative economy investigation, of1cially
designated to study ways Of reducing
State expenditures and increasing State
revenues. This committee is headed by
Senator Hewett, Republican, and has
as its counsel, CLAYTON L. Lusk, for
mer Republican Senator with wide ex-
perience in such Investigations. The
politically minded see the investigation
as supplying the RepuDllcan state
ticket with ammunition to fire at the
Democrats during the closing weeks
OF the campaign.
1t is considered significant by politi-
cal observers that Col. william j.
Donovan, Republican candidate for
Governor, used in his initial address
facts brought out at the first meeting
of the Investigating Committee.
Lieut.. Gov. Herbert H. Lehman,
Democratic candidate tor Governor, is
planning an extensive campaign be-
ginning on Thursday. He is expected
to stress economy in government, but
not at the expense Of the public
welfare.
Votes Favor Democrats.
Straw votes being taken by various
newspapers throughout the State in
dicate this week decided Democratic
leaning. Almost invariably the shifts
from last election are in Rooeevelts
favor. This Is attributed largely to
the economic factor and very little to
the personalities Of the candidates.
During the week the wet forces be-
gan their drive for votes for wet repre-
sentation. The Crusaders and the
Association Against the Prohibition
Amendment have started motor cara
vans throughout the State to gather
votes for vets.
Evening star., 1932-10-16
LEADERS PREDICT UPSET
IN NEW HAMPSHIRE RACES
Democrats Look for Senate and
Governor Candidates to Win
With Roosevelt.
BY J. J. MCCARTHY.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

BY J. J. MCCARTHY.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
MANCHESTER, N. H., October Is
New Hampshire Democrats were cheer
ed by the statement issued Friday in
New York by Democratic National
Chairman James A. Farley that New
Hampshire would go for Roosevelt by
at least 10000 votes. State leaders say
this bears out their own predictions
the Granite State would be carried by
Roosevelt, that former Gov. Fred H.
Brown would beat United States Sen
ator George H. Moses and that Henri T.
Ledoux of Nashua would win over Gov
John G. Winant in the biggest upset
the State ever witnessed.
The Republicans meanwhile are not
idle. Senator Moses Is touring the State,
speaking at rallies and meeting voters
everywhere. Gov Winant Is also busy
and the G. o. p. seems to be aroused
as 1t never has been In the past few
years. The Republican flying squad
ron, made up Of man and woman speak
ers and including major candidates, at
various stops has been received with
enthusiasm. Since the Des Moines
speech Of President Hoover many in
clined to shift have shown a DISPOSE
ton to support the Republican ticket.
As one observer said. the fight will be
a hard one, but Hoover, Moses and
Winant should win. but by slight mar
gins.
Evening star., 1932-10-16
BY WALTER d. ROOS.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

HARRISBURG, Pa, October Is
Breaking the precedent by which Demo-
cratic presidential nominees usually
have ignored Republican Pennsylvania
in their itineraries, Gov. Roosevelt will
speak at a rally in Pittsburgh next
Wednesday night.
The mere fact that he Is spending
day in Pennsylvania Is taken to mean
that the Democratic national managers
accept the contention of the Roosevelt
leaders in the State that Pennsylvania
is doubtful enough this year to give
the Democrats fighting chance.
Republican leaders, stressing that
their campaign has not yet started, hold
that the vigorous rallies they have
planned for the three weeks starting
Tuesday will overcome what they recog-
nize to be a strong Roosevelt sentiment
existing now. They pooh-pooh the
likelihood Of the State going Demo-
cratic, but admit privately that the
Hoover majority, 100000 in 1928, Is
unlikely to exceed $50, 900 this year.
Registration Falls on.
Bafiing both campaign managers Is
the result Of the enrolment Of voters.
The total is below 1928. The final fig
ures probably will show a decline Of
250000 to 100000 voters from the g.
971 900 qualified in the Hoover-Smith
contest.
But the real confusion in the enroll
ment figures lies in change in trend
contrary to political history in Penn
Sylvania. The rural districts and small
towns show increases in registration
over 1923, but the cities, which are
strongly Republican in normal years
and poll the bulk of the vote, show
heavy decreases. The slump in regis
Evening star., 1932-10-16
ATTACK GOV. ROOSEVELT
Wyoming Republicans Open Often
sive on Democratic Nominee.
RY r. E. EVANS.
.,.nia1 r,isnatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CHEYENNE. Wyo., October 15.-Anti-
Roosevelt sentiment has become the
DEFINITE hope of Wyoming Republicans
In combating anti-Hoover feeling, ana
there is a hint that the move may be
successful Roosevelt's silence on West
ern problems, his position on the tariff
as contained in condemnation OF tne
HawIey-Smoot law and his alleged lack
Of specific plans are being used with
effect, coupled with unrnistkable gains
that may be traced directly to the Presi-
dents Des Moines speech. Roosevelt IS
nictured as a man dangerous to Wyo-
ming interests.
Democratic forces, on the other hand,
are hammering along the same lines,
which include scathing criticism of the
administration, the portrayal OF distress
conditions, and the need for a change.
Their strength centers in mining camps,
among industrial workers, and In the
drought-stricken farm regions. -..--.
Evening star., 1932-10-16
FORMER D. C. RECTOR
IS HONORED BY POPE
Rev. William Doheny Has Been
Nominated Advocate Of Rota,
Says Dispatch.

Rev. william Doheny. former acting
rector Of the Foreign Mission Seminary
here Of the Order Of the Holy Cross,
was nominated yesterday by Pope Plus
XII as advocate Of the Rota, according
to a dispatch received from Vatican
City. :.
Father Doheny has been superior Of
the Holy Cross Seminary in Rome since
1929.
He was born in Wisconsin and at
tended Notre Dame University, coming
to the Holy Cross College In Washington
for his theological studies. He was
ordained and became acting head OF
the Foreign Mission Seminary. in which
capacity be served until sent 70 Rome.
Evening star., 1932-10-16
PUBLIC INTEREST LAGS
IN KENTUCKY CAMPAIGN
Ex-senator Beckham, Dry Leader,
Takes Stump for Barkley
and Roosevelt.
BY HARRY BLOOM.
Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LOUISVILLE, KY, october 15.-Poll-
tics, reputed to be the "damndest" IN
Kentucky. can hardly be said, at TINS
i,1ncture of the presidential campaign to
uphold the States reputation. The bat
tie of the parties has been chiefly be-
tween the politicians, with scant public
participation.
The outstanding development of the
week was enlistment of former United
States Senator j. c. w. Beckham as
speaker for the national ticket, but more
especially for Senator Alban W. Bark
lev. Senator Beckham's stand was eX-
pected to have weight with the dry wing
of the party and to prevent desertions
that may be attracted to the Repub-
licans by Representative Thatcher's dry
record. Senator Beckham, too, is a
known dry and has been leader of that
wing in every wet-dry struggle in Ken
lucky for the past 80 years.
Evening star., 1932-10-16
GOV. RITCHIE is WORKING
ON ILLINOIS ADDRESS
Supplemental Vote Registration
Completed, Giving Democrats 14O-
600 Majority in Maryland.
BY K J. JACKSON.
Special Dispatch to The Star.


Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, Md, October 14.-In-
terest in Maryland in the presidential
campaign IS centered in the address
Gov. Albert c. Ritchie will deliver Mon
day night with former Gov. Henry J.
Allen of Kansas, at Northwestern Uni
versity.
Marylands executive was at work on
his address, he said. but he was not pre-
pared to announce what reference he
would make to President Hoover and
the administration. He was unwilling
also to say that he would make any
specific reference to President Hoovers
reported order that DR.. Ray Lyman VIII
bur, Secretary Of the Interior, originally
scheduled as his opponent, withdraw.
From Democratic and Republican
headquarters came reports that cam
paign funds were coming in slowly and
national funds would be necessary.
Democrats gained in supplemental
registration Of voters, now completed.
and the Democratic majority in the
State now Is said to be approximately
100000. -...-..--.