Indianapolis Times, Volume 44, Number 165, Indianapolis, Marion County, 19 November 1932 — Page 1

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Editor Times — IN reading an article in this column by Lodge Member, regarding street walkers in Indianapolis, I have been wondering Just why Lodge Member selected Indianapolis for his criticism. lam an ex-trav-eling man, and have visited all the big cities from San Francisco to Chicago and New York, but have yet i to And a big city where suctrcondi- j tions do not exist. I have, on several occasions, come in personal contact with members of the Indianapolis police department, and always have found them alert, courteous and plenty decent. I also am a former member of a lodge north of Washington street, but probably never have had* the 'ersonal pulchitrude to attract the of these painted women he talks about. It’s my opinion that if Lodge ‘ Member would apply as much effort toward ultimate sales as he has toward trying to kick somebody that’s j downr and to belittle the Indianapolis police department and courts, j h may some day be general man- j ager of sales, so he won’t have to get out In the hard, cruel world at night ann fight off the avalanche of sirens who so disgracefully hffte attacked him. EX-LODGE MEMEE AND TRAVELING SALESMAN. ' Richmond, Ind. n a u , Editor Timm — STRANQE that our separated brethren forget the Catholics also pay taxes, a double tax for schools, nor do they even complain. We support our orphans, taxe care of our elderly people, and meet many other claims as well, without complaining. Ls there any reason why there should not be a Catholic in the White House, were it best? We already have a good Quaker in the seat. From time to time we have had a member of different religions and they never have been complained of. In speaking of our police, most of them are gentlemen, kindness it*self. I have found it so from being on the street almost every day. I am a citizen, -have been all my life, my parents as well, and for years paid heavy taxes, as well as income taxes, even more than we should. Now, Taxpayer and Citizen, stop and think. The other citizen has some rights. . MARGARET CLUNE. MUM Editor TimesWHEN the writer of “One Who Dares” letter, wrote "Socialism and that nonsense,” he expressed a naivette common to mans citizens crying most loudly about injustices of capitalism. A Among the acquaintances of this Writer are shoe shiners who polish worn $4 shoes into respectability and teachers in university who polish the minds of our future socalled industrial wizards. The former still are calling Socialism nonsense. while the latter are calling it salvation. The fact that the five states having the lowest rate of illiteracy had the highest percentage of Socialist votes, while the five states having the rate of illiteracy had the lowest percentage of Socialist votes, should prove that Socialism is not exactly nonsense. When such world notables as Paul H. Douglas, Albert Einstein, H. G. ‘'Wells and Upton Sinclair, whose books are most translated in other countries, announce it is civilizations goal, it is time every one gave it serious consideration. In the public library the uninformed may read such books as Thomas’ ’’The Way Out” and “As I See It,” or any. of Bellamy and Laidler’s works. It is really worth while to be informed. W. E. A. SENATE TO ACT EARLY ON PHILIPPINES BILL k Freedom Measure Is First Business Before Upper House. jfy Srripps-Hntenrd X etespaper Alliance WASHINGTON. Nov. 19.—At 2 o’clock on the afternoon of Dec. 8, the United States senate will proceed to the consideration of the Hawes-Cutting bill to free the Philippines. It is the unfinished business. The agreement to take it up was made by the senate just before it recessed last July. Friends of Philippine freedom are optimistic of. action. BELIEF STAND IS BACKED i ■■ Senator Elmer Thomas (Okla.) Given Record Majority at Polls. Jty Scripps-Hoteard Xetc*paper Alliance WASHINGTON. Nov. 19.—Backed by a majority of more than 207,000 votes. Senator Elmer Thomas (Dem., Okla.l has returned to Washington advocating relief of human distress as the paramount duty of congress, Thomas- carried seventy-three of the seventy-seven counties in Oklahoma in his race for re-election against Wirt Franklin, oil operator. His majority was the biggest in the history of the state. BONDSMAN IS ARRESTED i ,Henry L. Sleets Is Held After Auto Crash; Charge Drunken Driving. Collision of* two automobile Friday night at Orange street and Madison avenue, led to arrest of Henry L. Sleets, 42, Negro, a professional bondsman, on charges of drunken driving, and of Roosevelt London, Negro, on a drunkenness charge. A car driven by Sleets collided with one driven by Henry- J. Dorn'kamp, 35, Louisville, Ky. No one was hurt.

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‘SLOP BEER’ IS PROMISED WATSON VOTE ‘People Seem to Want 2J5 Brew/ Says Senator, but Derides It. ROBINSON STILL DRY Recent* Election No Mandate to Him, Assertion of Junior Member. BY JAMES DOSS Senator James E. Watson will vote for what he terms "slop beer" in the December session of congress, but Senator Arthur R. Robinson still Is an unwavering dry. The two Indiana members of the upper house of congress made known today their stand on the beer legislation which will be one of the first matters to engage congress’ attention, as they ended a series of conferences here to return to Washington for its opening. Watson expected to leave Indianapolis today and Robinson some time the early part of next week. “My vote on the multiplicity of beer bills sure to be submitted,” said Watson, “will depend on the form in which they reach the senate. He Will Vote for “Slop” Beer ‘•lf a bill for high alcoholic content beer comes up, as it is likely to do, I’ll vote against it, because I couldn’t vote to legalize and tax such beer without violating my oath of office to uphold the United States Constitution. “However, I’d be willing to vote for 2.75 per cent, or ‘slop,’ if the people want it—and they seem to want it. “That’s all the O’Connor bill, which still is pending, calls for, and that’s what it is—’slop.’ It will bring in some revenue, no doubt, but it won’t be satisfactory to the wets, and I can’t see how I can vote for intoxicating beer.” Robinson’s response belied the name “mute” the irrepressible authors of the provoking "Washington Merry-Go-Round” hung on him. Robinson Always a Dry Robinson again renewed his fealty to the Anti-Saloon League and W. C. T. U., which in the past have bent their energies to keeping him in office. “I’ve always been dry, I’m still a dry and it looks like I’ll always be a dry,” Robinson put it succinctly. “Four years ago, I promised that if I were elected I’d be a staunch dry and I’m going to keep my pledge to those people,” he said. “I not only feel I should keep my pledge, I’m glad to do it because I believe prohibition has become an integral part of our social system.” Asked if he saw in the results of the last general election a so-called “mandate for beer,” Robinson retorted that it wasn’t a mandate to him, at least, because he was elected as a dry. Nullification The junior Indiana senator also voiced his opposition to a movement which has been forecast by several legislators as well as expert political analysts. He said he would oppose any attempt to hamstring the enforcement of prohibition through sharp reductions in the appropriation for that purpose. “That would amount to nullification.” declared Robinson, “and I’m against that.” “And what’s more.” he volunteered. .I’m against resubmission of repeals to the state.” thus chalking up a perfect score for being “against.”

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HELEN HAYES BESTINFILMS Gave Greatest Performance, Academy Rules. By United Press HOLLYWOOD, Nov. 19. The first film appearance of Helen Hayes as a mature actress was so impressive that Hoilywood has decided she gave the greatest performance of any actress during the year ending July 3,1 1932. The honor was voted her late Friday night by a ballot of the entire membership of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which annually awards gold statuettes to those responsible for the best work in the industry. After Fredric March had been announced the winner of the best male acting award, a recount of votes early today disclosed he must share the honor with Wallace Beery. Beery received one less vote than March but under the academy rules governing the contest, a nominee must poll at least two votes more than his nearest competitor to win. Thus the honor will be divided between March for his performance in “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” and Beery for “he Camp.” Alfred Lunt, was the third nominee. • “Grand Hotel” was declared the best picture and Frank Borwage did the best bid of directing. It was a glittering ceremonial, attended by more than nine hundred of the great-great and lesser-great of the film world. Miss Hayes, long a favorite Broadway, won the academy vote through her acting in “The Sin of Madelon Claudet.” COLD TO COHTIMIE Mercury Will Drop to 20 Tonight. Winter’s hold on the city will continue through tonight, although warner weather is due for Sunday, according to J. H. Armington, meteorologist. As the mercury gradually will sink to about 20 tonight, twelve degrees below freezing, there is little prospect of melting of the snow and ice coating on city streets, Armington said, lowest Friday was 28. The mercury remained at this reading from 9 p. m. until 9 this morning. No precipitation is expected to mar traffic conditions on state roads for three major football games today. but motorists were warned to drive carefully.

SEN. WESLEY JONES, IS TAKEN BY DEATH

By United Press SEATTLE, Wash., Nov. 19.—Senator Wesley Livesay Jones, veteran member of the bnited States senate fK>m Washington, died at Mount BMter sanitariifoi near here at 2 a. m. today. His death followed a physical breakdown in health after his defeat for re-election in last week’s election. He had served this state in congress for thirty-three years. The immediate cause of death wa* given is heart disease. Jones was 69. Hi 6 death threatened to throw the balance of power in the forthcoming, short session of congress to the Democrats. The apparent victory in Colorado of Karl C. Schuy,ler .(Rep.) had assured the Republicans a one-vote majority at the Decembtf MMion,

INDIANAPOLIS, SATURDAY, NOV. 19, 1932

Indiana,and Purdue Clash at Lafayette; Wabash. Battles De Pauw. A great, although somewhat hectic, Hoosier collegiate football campaign reached its climax today, with two age-old rivalry classics holding the spotlight. Purdue’s unbeaten Boilermaker’s battled Indiana’s inconsistent Crimson Warriors in the feature struggle at Lafayette. For the thirty-sixth time since 1889, Wabash and De Pauw renewed their old feud at; Greeficastle—the oldest gridiron rivalry west of the Alleghenies. Irish Tackle Middies Notre Dame was ready for another fierce struggle at Cleveland, this time from Navy’s inspired warriors, coached by Rip Miller, former Irish star. To the winner of the IndianaPurdue classic goes the coveted “Old Oaken Bucket,” traditional victory symbol now’ held by the Boilermakers, as a result of last year’s 19 tc 0 triumph. A victory for the Lafayette crew may mean a sliare or undisputed possession of the Big Ten championship if Michigan is tied or beqten by Minnesota in another important struggle at Minneapolis. On paper, Purdue is a heavy favorite in today's game. Outcome Is Tossup Although both Wabash and De Pauw have been beaten several times this season, the Scarlet and Tigers are expected to stage one of their Usual sensational struggles, and the outcome appears a tossup. Only one other game was sched* uled today, Hanover and Oakland City clashing for the second time this season at Hanover. In the first encounter, Hanover captured a 26-to-O decision. Two other scheduled battles w r ere canceled because of weather conditions—Aurora Jill.) college at North Manchester and Evansville college vs. Indiana State at Terre Haute. BEAR IS SAVED FROM THANKSGIVING TABLE Sentenced to Be Eaten, He Gets Reprieve to Life in Zoo. By United Press JACKSON, Mich., Nov. 19.—1 t is Thanksgiving day today for a pet black bear, whpse sentence of death has been commuted to life imprisonment in Ella Sharp park zoo. One of the assets of a recent bankruptcy, the bear had been condemned by Referee Paul King to be a piece de resistance at a welfare Thanksgiving dinner. Public sentiment, fostered by the pet’s former owner, brought a reprieve from King, who turned the animal over to the zoo. Turkey or chicken will supplant bear on the Thanksgiving menu.

Governor Roland H. Hartley (Rep.) had been a political foe of Senator Jones, and there was speculation today whether he would appoint a Republican or Democrat to complete the term, which expires next March. The tall senator of athletic stature, was ordered to the sanitarium for a rest shortly after the election. Relatives said he had been disappointed bitterly at his defeat, his first since he first went to congress in 1899 as congressman-at-large for this state. Jones ranked high in the councils of the Republican party. He was chairman of the senate appropriations committee, and ranking member of the committees on commerce and irrigation at the time of his ( death.

REAL ESTATE FRAUD CASE IS NEAR JURY / ■ ■ Morningside Lot Sales Promoters Complete Defense Case. WIDOWS TELL STORIES Three Men Are Accused of Using Mails to Cheat - Scores of Investors. Cases of three promoters of the Indiana Estates Company, charged with using the mails to defraud scores of investors through sale of lots in Morningside addition with promises of quick profits, were to be decided by a federal court jury today. Attorneys for William M. Dozier, 24, president of the company, and Mel J. O’Keefe, his partner, rested their case at 5:30 Friday, and defense of James F. Huteson, - their financial backer ftnd alleged partner, was completed before 10 today, after which arguments were presented. Dozier and O’Keefe testified as final witnesses Friday to refute testimony of nearly a score of government witnesses, many of them elderly ifldows, that they had been promised that if they invested, their lots would be resold within a short time and'their original investment would be returned together with profits. * Deny Resale Promises Both Dozier and O’Keefe denied making or condoning promises of resale. It is upon this point that the government is basing its charge of fraud. Dozier said salesmen of the company often “put him on the spot” by bringing difficult prospects into his office to get him to support the salesmen’s promises. He admitted saying the property was worth the price asked, and probably would increase in value soon and could be resold at a profit. He added that this remark probably was interpreted by the customers as a promise of resale. The youthful president, who said he now is a law student at St. Paul, worked for Huteson in Toronto before coming here. He said he met Huteson in Buffalo in 1929, where they worked for an associate of Huteson, Lloyd Arnold, also engaged in the lecture-luncheon lot sales system. Tells of Buffalo Deal He admitted learning that Huteson had been restrained legally from continuing operations in Toronto, and said that after leaving here, he, Dozier, and O’Keefe went to Buffalo and operated there along the same lines here until “detrimentally publicized” in 1931 by the Buffalo Better Business Bureau. 'Huteson provided finances for the Buffalo venture also, he said. Dozier said he patterned his lecture given to prospects after one given by Huteson, and added" that the creed he read and which helped to win over many prospects had been given to him by Huteson* Two Salesmen Discharged O’Keefe related in detail his investigation of various subdivisions here, and decision to contract with owners of the Morningside addition for the right to sell lots there. He said at least two salesmen had been discharged for making resale promises. Testimony of closing government witnesses, Forest M. Knight and Frank E. Gates, realtors, that lots sold by the company were worth only about one-third of the price asked by Dozier and O’Keefe, was denied by defense witnesses, who pointed out that slightly larger lots in an addition immediately south of Morningside sold for much higher prices. Powell Is Witness Perry E. Powell, real estate dealer and builder, testified lots in the addition fronting Kessler boulevard were worth s4p a front foot. Several witnesses testified for the government Friday in an effort to show Huteson had a definite part in operation of the firm, other than merely loaning Dozier and O'Keefe $5,700 on which to operate. It was shown he received half of the firm's profits, after being paid back his $5,700. the other half being divided between Dozier and . O’Keefe. • STATE CANNERS ELECT Ollie Gilliatt of Vincennes Is Elevated to Presidency. Indiana Canners’ Association, in final convention session at the Claypool Friday, elevated Ollie Gilliatt of Vincennes, from the post of vice-president to president. W. P. Hines of the Columbia Conserve Company; Indianapolis, was named vice-president and Kenneth N. Rider, Franklin, was re-elected secretary-treasurer. New York Stocks Opening (By Thomson & McKinnon i —Nov. 19— Am Can 533* Lie Sc Myers B 56 Atchison 41 >* Monty Ward... 13's Anacnoda 9% N Y Central.... 23 Arc Jor Pwr 7% N American.... 29 Am Tel St Tel.. 107* Pean R R 14 Auburn 44 ( Radio 7 Cons Gas 57Vj R K O 3‘ Case J I 42 i Std of Ind 22 Cfaes <k Ohio 23*4 Std Oil of N J. 31'* Cities Serv .... 3 ;Texas Com .... 15'A Gen Foods 25(4 U S Bteel 35 Gillette 17'* United Corn ..... Gen Mot 13*. Un Aircraft.... 27 Gen Elec iS’a Un Carbide ... 24-* Gen Am Tk Car I*(s Vanadium 14 Int Niekle . .. 8H Westinsrhouse El 27’i Johns Manville. 22Vi Woolworth 37-* Chicago Stocks Opening <Bv Abbott. Hoonin St Cos. I —Nov. 19— Bendix Avia.... 9-> Middlewest Cities Serv ... 3(4 Nob Aprks 15 Cont Chi com.. 2 l*wm Inti 17 s * Grittsbv Grunow l'i Walgreen Stores. 144a Prima Bev .... 13Vai

Step right up and meet Fred Hecker, Purdue’s latest galloping Texan. Hecker hails from the same district that gave all-America Pest Welch to the Boilermakers. A sensation ' as a sophomore ball toter last year, the Lone Star product has been even more valuable -*fchis year as a blocker and passer in addition to his consistent lugging of the pigskin.

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BANKER SHOT BY EVANSVILLE BANDIT

Robber Gets $14,000 and Seriously Wounds , . Manager. By United Press EVANSVILLE, Ind., Nov 19. Walter Bischoff, manager of the west branch of the Old National bank of Evansville, was shot twice and seriously wounded today by a lone bandit who robbed him •of $14,000 cash. ' The money, all in currency, was in two bags which Bischoff was carrying ffbm the Franklin- bank three doors away to his own institution. The Old National bank recently was organized, and officials had put their money in the adjoining bank for safe keeping at night. 'As Bischoff almost reached his bank, the bandit stepped out from a doorway and commanded him to give up the money. The banker refused. The bandit shot him in the left arm. “Drop that money, t* l6 holdup man commanded for the second still refused, although h% was suffering acute pain. The bandit fired again, this time j into Boschoff’s right arm. The banker fel to the ground, losing his grasp on the money bags. The bandit scooped them ufc jumped into a small coupe waiting at the curb and sped away. Meanwhile, Ebert, janitor for the Old National bank, was witnessing the holdup. Vainly he shouted for the ljoldup man to drop the money. Ebert was unarmed and said he was powerless to interfere. Bischoff was taken to St. Mary’s hospital where his wounds were described as serious. His revoery is expected, however. HOGS ADVANCE 10 TO 15 CENTS AT YARDS Light Receipts Curtail Acativity in Cattle, Sheep. Hogs advanced 10 to 15 cents this morning at the city yards on slightly lower receipts and fair demand. The bulk, 100 to 300 pounds, sold for $3.35 to $3.60; early‘top holding at $3.60. Receipts were estimated at 2,500. Holdovers were 82. Trade in slaughter class cattle was nominal, only 100 on hand. Vpalers were 50 cents lower at $5.50 down. Receipts numbered 50.

Read These Stories on Opening of Grand Opera The Metropolitan grand opera season opens Monday night in New York City. With its background of glamour and glory, this is the greatest event in the country for music lovers. And a close second in interest for the thousands of women who follow fashions closely. Or, better, the millions of women. f The most complete coverage possible will be given Times readers on opening of the opera. Joseph Lilly. Times staff writer, tells the interesting plans for the opera in his story which will appear Mopday on The Times. This story will be followed, at intervals, by other .stories, telling of stars who have shone in the years that opera has held'its dominating place in the metropolis. In Tuesday s Times. Amos Parrish, international fashion authority, who writes daily for The Times woman's page, will describe the outstanding new fashion developments at the opera opening.

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Push Fund Drive to Hit Half Mark As the first week of the annual Community Fund drive ended today, officials predicted the noon report meeting Monday will result in the half-way mark being reached in the campaign to raise $1,052,000 to care .for the city’s needy. No reports were made today, and the expectation that practically all workers will continue their activities over the week-end encouraged the belief that the first report next week would be the largest to date. Totals reported Friday brought the amount already raised to S4OB,- * 502.28, representing 38.8 per cent of the goal. The volunteer workers reported $84,745.85 Friday. Reports were marked by increases over last year’s subscriptions. One of. the largest percentages of increase was recorded by the Indiana Lumbermen’s Mutual Insurance Company, which contributed SI,OOO this year, in comparison with S3OO last year. First team to reach its quota in the campaign was honored at Friday’s meeting. ’ Team No. 92 in District No. 9 of the individual gifts division went over the top with a per cent of 101, it was reported. Members of the team are William A Shepler, and Franklin Inman, cocaptains, C. B. Tichenor. Hal G. Aspy, Paul B. Payne, Charles G. Mueller Jr., R. J. D. Finfrock, Frank Sargeant and H. L. Crawford. Several other teams are reported near their quotas, and are expected to report 100 per cent at the Monday meeting, it was said. . Traffic Club to Hold Dinner Annual Thanksgiving dinner of the Indianapolis Traffic Club will be held at the Columbia Club Tuesday night, with a program of dancing and bridge after the dinner. In the Air ■% Weather conditions at 9 a. m.: Northwest wind, 7 miles an hour; temperature* 28; barometric pressure, 29.97 at sea level; ceiling, high, thin, overcast, light fog, unlimited; visibility, 2 miles; fleld^ good.

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Curiosity Regarding Friend Leads to Solution of National Mystery.

FOUND IN MOUNTAINS Crusader Lived Last Two Months in Small North Carolina Town. ICoovrißht. 1932. bv United Press* WHITTIER, N. C., Nov. 19.—Carl Byrd Fisher, an elert youngster of 12, with detective instincts, was responsible for the solution of a national mystery, and the discovery of the long missing Colonel Raynfond Robins, prohibition leader and international character. The Fisher boy, intrigued by the presence of a stranger in town, made friends with the newcomer he knew as “Reynolds Rogers,” went on hikes him, compared his features with those of a photograph in a magazine, and notified the authorities of his suspicions that his friend was the missing man. Robins, in the hands of federal and state authorities, was transferred today from a Whittier boarding house to a sanitarium at Asheville, seventy miles from here. A reputed victim of amnesia. When “Rogers” arrived in Whittier, two months ago,. he attracted the immediate attention of townspeople by his evident culture and the fact that he never appeared to lack funds. * ‘Prospected in Hills Much of his time was occupied in what he termed prospecting in the hills, and it was on some of these jaunts into the hills that he took young Fisher along. Carl enjoyed the companionship, but constantly wondered at the identity of his friend. Then, one day, he saw a picture of Colonel Robins in a copy of Grit, a magazine to which he subscribes. He wrote to the magazine’s headquarters, and started the train of investigation that led to Colonel Robins’ discovery by federal prohibition officials. Grit is a weekly paper of the “family magazine” type, published in Williamsport, Pa. Somewhat similar to Greeley’s Weekly of the last century, it has a wide circulation in country communities. Albert Patton, a filling station operator here, told how Robins came here early in September by bus. Called Self Mining Engineer Robins, Patton said, went to the boarding house operated by N. R. McHan, and described himself as “Reynolds Rogers,” a mining engineer from Kentucky. He said he planned to stay “a few days.” Townspeople today say they noticed the resemblance of the stranger to the pictures of Robins which had been published in the Asheville papers, but said nothing because he “minded his own business,” according to Patton. Robins occupied his time by going hiking in the Smoky mountains, leaving at dawn and returning in the evening. He wore overalls and jacket, bought at a local store, and carried a staff two feet taller than himself. Like Mountain Scenery The newcomer particularly was enthusiastic about the beautiful scenery of this vicinity. He compared the seven hills surrounding Whittier to the seven hills of Rome, and compared the river here to the Tiber. He told citizens he had traveled in South Africa and many other parts of the world but never had ; seen more beautiful scenery any--1 where. Robins built himself a tower on | a nearby hill known as Battle Cove i Mount, Patton said, and in his i wanderings about the mountains i discovered seven or eight moonshine ! stills. Apparently he did not report them, however. Found Moonshine Stills Whittier is a village of 500 in- . habitants, seven miles from the | Cherokee Indian reservation in the j Smoky mountains. The militant prohibitionist, missing since Sept. 3, yhen he was on his way to visit President Herbert Hoover, was discovered by federal officials in a shack which he had used as his headquarters while “prospecting” for gold in the North Carolina mountains. Indications were that Colonel Romns was suffering from a strange phase of amnesia, which leaves certain faculties clear, but which clouds other mental processes. Campaigned for Hoover Identification of Colonel Robins, ! whose identity was not so completely lost but that he made a | name for himself in this mountain • country as- an orator favoring the Republican party and prohibition, ; was made by a nephew, John Dreier, ' who was called here by federal ofI ficials. The officials, who found the noted prohibition protagonist—friend of Presidents Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson and Herbert Hoov-er-maintained a close guard over Robins when he was brought into ,the rooming house of Bob McHan from his shack in the wilds. ’He told us that he had been a friend of Teddy Roosevelt.” citizens said. In recent months he had campaigned vigorously for Mr. Hoover although this is a Democratic community.