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0 0 00 MAINE, TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, WEATHER: ND and DAILY EVENING EXPRESS Wednesday, ADVERTISER LAST EDITION TOWNS WITHOUT LIGHT OR POWER AS RESULT OF FIRE AT DAMARISCOTTA MILLS Flames Destroy Lincoln County Power Co. Plant and Caster Leatherboard Factory With Loss of Fire Fighting Forces Unable To Cope With Blaze Which Spread Rapidly RUSSIANS AWAIT AMERICAN FOOD News That Relief Is on Its Way Spreads Like Wildfire By John Graudenz. United Press Staff Correspondent Copyright, 1931, United Press Associa-. tion. MOSCOW.

Aug. -News that American relief was on its way spread like wildfire through famine stricken Russia. Starving thousands reduced to the last extremity have taken on new hopes of life. Here in Moscow where life is vastis easier than in the famine stricken regions the reports that food from. America WAS to come brought encouragement to a war weary population.

Conditions in Moscow were today said by my informants to be greatly improved since 1920. If there were famine in the Volga, they said, 1922. would undoubtedly see still further improvement. Nevertheless I found life here terribly hard. We get paper tickets here for everything- for food and shoes and clothes.

cannot eat paper. We cannot wear paper," the citizens complain. Salaries and wages in Moscow are at lowest ebb. Many people are selling everything they have in order exist. Families crowd together small holes of rooms.

One kitchen serves a half dozen families, that fuel may be conserved. There are more than 2,000,000 here in Moscow and not nearly enough houses for them. Yet with it all and the dread famine ravaging the country the people 'of Moscow that I have met are not too pessimistic. are not' so bad here," said Russian doctor, who had returned from the famine area. He and his wife were convinced that things, would.

improve. They had been engaged in. relief work and had horrible tales of famine suffering and disease to tell. They themselves. formerly properous were reduced to last extremity financially.

"But why do you remain in Russia. Why do you not go to Latvia?" asked. I had heard that the heroic woman who had risked her life and gave her private, fortune to help the famine sufferers had parents living in the border state. "I shall be glad to visit Latvia some day," she replied with a proud lift of her head. "But I would not live in Latvia for anything.

We: love our country." This intense patriotism of most Russians I have met here has been a source of surprise. "Why life if free here," the doctor's wife continued. "Much freer than anywhere else. Life, it has no limitations at all, in Russia. Life is interesting.

Some day it will be better here." was the feeling which I found every side: a measure of optimism not entirely exterminated by famine. The cholera being conquered, the people point out; American relief will stay famina; shops are opening here, though with meager stocks. Still, "Things will get That seems to be the Russian philosophy today. Americans are still looked up to by the poorer classes a8 probably saviours of Russia. Bill Haywood was one of the first of the American colony I met here.

He was looking fit as a fiddle and full of "pep" and expressed the keenest inter. est in the latest news from Chicago and recent activities of the I. W. W. Haywood today reiterated his determination expressed to me Saturday not to return to the United States until he was "ready." "I'll never spend a day in an American Jail," he said.

"And I'll not return to the finishestates until my work here is POLICE ON ANNUAL OUTING AT NONESUCH The tug of war match between police officers from Station 2 and headquarters men was listed as the most interesting athletic event to be decided at the annual field day of the men of the local police department being held at Nonesuch Park today. More than 200 officers and friends journeyed to the picnic grounds early today for this annual event. A baseball game and many track and field athletic events were scheduled for the afternoon program. A clam bake was served at noon. WOMEN NOT BACKWARD IN MAKING NOMINATIONS United Press) WASHINGTON, Aug.

of a woman delegate to the disarmament conference have been pouring into the office of Miss Alice Robertson, Oklahomas Congresswoman, ever since that she knew of no woman fitted for the office. Several women have nominated themselves. Others have suggested Miss Robertson. serve, but she freely states that she does not consider herself qualified. Four nationally known women have been suggested in letter to Miss Robertson.

They are Jane Addams of Hull House; Mrs. J. Borden Har. riman. New York: Mrs.

Carrie Chap. man Catt, noted suffrage worker, and Miss Mabel Boardman, formerly prominent in Red Cross work. PORTLAND, EASTERN MAINE RAILWAY TO BE BUILT IN 1922 Definite Announcement Made by Canadian Interests Today Road Will Give Canada Direct Connection With New England States Via The St. John and Quebec Railway Route FREDERICTON, N. B.

Aug. Announcement was made today that the proposed Eastern Maine Railways giving the Canadian -National Railway direct connection with the New Engtand states vin the Would" and Quebec. Railway route, be built next year. Canadian interests plan to build the portion of the connecting link from the present St. John line near Pohick to the Maine border, whence.

American interests are to build to connect with the Maine Central Railway near Danforth. Me. CONGRESS TODAY (By United Press.) Considers conference report on anti-beer. bill. Senate Continues debate on deficiency bill carrying $48,500,000 for the shipping board and $200,000 for disarmament expenses.

Finance committee continues hearing on the tariff bill. Military Affairs committee considers charges against Major Robart G. Peck, nominated to be lieutenant colonel. FORMER POLICEMAN ACCUSED OF THEFT NEW YORK. August J.

Kane, who said he wan a Boston policeman until discharged with other strikers and who had an old Boston police shield. was arrested today charged with robbery, Cornelius Callahan, a Jersey City junk dealer, was beaten and robbed of his watch and $33 soon after leaving a Saratoga train in Harlem. Kane was caught after a chase and a threat to shoot by a policeman. Callahan recovered what had heen taken from him. GIVEN A REWARD OF ONE DOLLAR, FINDING $11,000 BOSTON, Aug.

dollar ward for finding $11,000 erroneously sent a charitable organization was acknowledged today by Roger Mitchell manager of the book department of the Morgan Memorial, who promptly donated the gratuity to the institution, Mitchell discovered a bundle of securities and money in a shipment of DAMARISCOTTA MILLS, Aug. 23. (Special) The power plant of the Lincoln County Power and the leatherboard factory owned and pperated by H. M. Castner were destroyed at midnight last night with lOSS estimated at $100,000.

The burning of the power plants cuts off Damariscotta and Boothbay Harbor from electric light and power, and this is no small inconvenience. The fire was caused by a generator blowing up, and the building was quickly swept by flames, which set of H. M. Castner. The Are fighting fire to the three story, factory building apparatus in this village and Newcastie: and also in Damariscotta was unable to cope with the flames, which in a remarkably short time swept through the big factory.

Nearby property was in danger, and the firefighters did well to save this in view of the furiousness of the flames, The leatherboard factory a three story building 170X50 feet, wan, was the towns of Newcastle and Nobleboro. situated directly on the line, between was the only industry of any conseIt quence in the towns of Newcastle and Nobleboro. It gave employment to 70 people and part of the time was 'run night and day. Recently negotiations were made for moving the business and machinery to the town of Richmond. and there was a large amount of manufactured and unmanufactured material in the building.

Just what effect the burning of the factory and the loss of machinery will have upon the plans for moving the business is not known. The leatherboard company was organized several years George M. Seiders of Portland ago under by the corporate name of Centrifugal Leather Co. It wag a substantial industry in this locality for many years. The plant of the Lincoln County Power was one of the best equipped of the smaller electric power plants in the State and in New England.

It was owned by Burgess Lang of Boston, and supplied current for a large area in this section of the State. Mills, There Is but an because auxiliary of the plant low at Bristol the stream thin cannot be depended upon for any extensive service. It is possible that the local system will be connected up with the Central Maine Power. lines as a temporary arrangement. books and other goods received from a Medford notary, an occasional donor to the memorial.

The Medford man is said to have asked that the Institution kept an extra half hour as he "couldn't call for the stuff right now." Then the donor's wife called with complaint that some Jewelry had been missed from the bundle, but she left Mitchell a brand new dollar bill. $2,500 FOR GATES TO PAYSON PARK, COLLECTION AND $500 TO HISTORICAL SOCIETY $6,000 for Set of Chimes for Bowdoin Chapel, Also Old Coins and Books for College Library Among Bequests In William M. Payson's Will The sum of $2.500 was bequeathed to the City of Portland for the purpose of constructing an appropriate entrance and gates to Edward Payson Park and the sum, of $500 and fine collection historical of literature and writings of or genealogical nature were left to the Maine Historical Society of Portland under the provisions of the will of the late William Martin Payson, well known Boston lawyer, who died suddenly at the Portland Country Club while visiting here August 3. To Bowdoin College was bequeathed $6.000 for a set of chimes for the college chapel, while old coins were left for the museum and books printed more than 100 years ago for the library of the institution off which both Mr. Payson's grandfathers were trustees and from which he graduated in 1874.

Mr. Payson, whose will was filed in' Boston today, was a' native of Portland and a member of the prominent son family of Maine. He was the son of the late Edward and Penelope, Pay- ADMITS THEFT OF RED CROSS FUNDS Wilson Used the Money to Gamble on Races WASHINGTON. Aug. E.

Wilson, second assistant treasurer of the American Red Cross, was arrested lowing yesterday, an charged of his with books larceny which showed, according to Director Livingston Farrand, a shortage of about 000. The warrant specifically charged the theft of $800, but Red Cross officials said this was only one of a numher of charge against Wilson. According to the police, Wilson admitted shortages of more than $13,000 and attributed his misfortune to gambling on horse races. Director Farrand, in a statement announcing the result of the audit of Wilson's books, said the shortage concerned only subsidiary accounts used in conducting operations at headquarters here and that the generat funds of the Red Cross, which can only be drawn on by checks signed by two officerk. were not involved in any way.

The loss, he said, was fully covered by a surety bond. 1921 At Entered the Post Second Office at Class Portland Matter PRICE 3 CENTS PORTLAND GIRL TO DIRECT WORK REACHING MAINE FOREIGN BORN Leah J. Abrahamson Department Assumes Americanization Post in of Education at Augusta Leah J. Abrahamson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

L. Abrahamson of 44 Emerson street has left for Augusta where she is to take up her duties as Americanization director in the DEpartment of Education at the State House. Miss Abrahamson was appointed by the United Americans of the State of Maine and will work under the supervision of Dr. Augustus Thomas, State superintendent of the schools of Maine and educational director of the United Americana. will be In charge of the work which formerly was part of the adult educational department of which E.

K. Jenkins 18 director, but since Americunization has been recognized as one of the problems of our National lite, it will command a separate department in the State. House in the future. Through the efforts of the United Americans of Maine, assisted by Philip Davis of Boston and the leading public spirited men and women of Maine, it is hoped that every man and woman of foreign birth of this State will he reached and given the opportunity to learn our language and to know the Ideals of true American democracy. Miss Abrahamson a work will be especially devoted to organizing English classes among the long neglected 1m- migrant mothers who have watched their children growing away from them as they learned English in the schools and American customs from their school mates.

The men, too, in their experience in the factories and business world have gone ahead er: their wives and mothers in the process of becoming Americans and participating In community affairs. With the of the leading women's clubs and organizations throughout the State, classes will -be formed in the schools time most convenient for these immigrant mothers and they will be encouraged to bring their children who will be taught in another, class. Classes will also be the homes for women who cannot attend school. Speaking, reading and writing English will be but a small part of the work with the mothers. Sanitation, cooking, food conservation, and proper care of children will be some of the subjects under consideration.

Miss Abrahamson has spent study of the the Summer probmaking thorough lem of Americanization and how it was met by the leading states of the union. The problem of the foreign born mothers has been recognized and worked out satisfactorily by only a few states such as Now York, Massachusetts, and California. The best methods of each of these state plans will be adopted in Maine ard adapted to each community according to its needs. Miss Abrahamson: is a graduate of Wellesley college in the class of 1921 and received her Bachelor of Arts degree last June. At Wellesley she was identifled with publicity work for all college activities and was chairman of the press board her senior year, A committee which worked with the leading Boston, newspapers.

She also represented Maine in the all college publicity committee for the Wellesley Semi -Centennial Fund which has already over 000 since February. She graduated from Portland High School In 1917 with honors, a Brown medal for scholarship. While at High School, Miss Abrahamson was also one of the editors of the Portland High School magazine, the Racquet, secretary of the senior class, and took prominent part in the genior class play. Charley's Aunt, After a month of organization and publicity work for Americanization in Augusta. Miss Abrahamson will re-" turn to Portland to attend the Teachere' Institute and to help start the United Americans' campaign for 000 to its five year Americanization program.

Later she will travel throughout the State visiting schools and clubs in the leading Americanization centers of Maine. MOVIE CENSORSHIP LAW INOPERATIVE Petition for a Referendum Filed, Massachusetts BOSTON. Aug. of the motion picture censorship law passed by the last legislature was automatically suspended today when a petition for A referendum on the act was filed by Jow ph J. Clancy, publicity director of the Allied Theaters of Massachusetts, bearing 50,000 voters' Through this action the law becomes inoperative until after the state elec- tion in 1922: Only 15,000 signatures are required tr- effect suspension of the Jaw pending a referendum upon it.

STERN WARNING SENT TO PANAMA United States Not to Permit Any Hostilities Against The Costa Ricans (By The Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, Aug. The State Department in a note forwarded to Panama, yesterday, stated emphatithat the United States would not permit any hostilities growing out of the Costa occupation of the Coto region by Rica, PANAMA EXPECTED TO PROCEED CAUTIOUSLY (By The Associated Press.) PANAMA, Aug. Panama's reply to the latest note from Secretary or was State told that Hughes, in which Panama disputed territory along the Costa Rican frontier of this country would be placed under the jurisdiction of Costa Rica, has been considered by the cabinet and possibly will be delivered Wednesday. American diplomatic ofticiala here are reticent regarding the situation, but It is known that the Panaman reply has not as yet gone forward to Washington. Although It Is generally reported that armed.

forces have already been ordered to. advance to Coto, in the disputed area, with a view to opposing possible Costa Rican occupation of thut district, the most recent official deciaratione here indicate that troops have been dispatched only to David, town some distance from the boundary. It is said they have been Instructed to hold themselves in readithere to march toward Coto whenever orders are received. The Panaman government, It Is understood, will await further advices from Washington before taking any decided steps. Genernt.

preparedness to meet emergeney calls for men have been made. The chief of the fire department has been Instructed to hold himselt ready to relieve all police forces should their removal to the frontier become necesCommenting upon the situation which has. developed as result of the American note, the Stan and Heraid, the leading newspaper of the Re says: "In our opinion, the United States has proceeded in this case with a zolnt of view which is believed to be We have reached a critical moment. The last word has been spoken, but we proceed should not passionately. permit Let think of I ourselves to us the future of the Country before everything.

Above all, let us, not compromise that future by an act of madness. PORTSMOUTH LOSES SMELTING PLANT PORTSMOUTH. N. Aug. The smelting plant at the Navy Yard closed today on orders from the was Navy Department.

The plant has been in operation seven years, scrap Iron and other old materials being brought here from navy yards and stations all along the Atlantic Coast to be melted. Twenty-five civilians are employed. Announcement of a proposal for at the local yard to Brooklyn has. transferring work from the boatshop aroused Mayor Hartford and the Chamber of Commerce the and- work steps are taken to have re tained. Admiral's barges have long been built here.

NEW YORK. Aug. 23. Sylvester Crockett, a Negro who set fire to his clothing in the Tombs prison yesterday after saturating it with kerosene, died today. He had been sentenced to Sing Sing for five years for assaulting a policeman.

AUTO INDUSTRY BOOMING AGAIN Demand for Passenger Cars and Trucks Shows Increase STEAMER ARRIVES WITH MUTINOUS FIREMEN IN IRONS U. S. Battleship Called Upon for Help NEW YORK, Aug. -The steamer Allianca arrived today from Cristobal with three mutinous firemen in Irons 22 marines, transferred to the steamship at sea from the battleship rebellious spirit exhibited by other Connecticut, on guard, because of a firemen. Fearing for the safety of 124 passengers, many of whom were women and children.

Captain James Stone got in touch with the by last Friday and ammoned and. The Anlanca left Cristobal 12. Captain Stone said that the result of continual quarrels he moned three firemen before him and ordered them put in irons on charge of mutiny. As they were being taken to confinement they "All hands quit work." There was no actual response to their, suggestion, but the rest of the firemen muttered constantly, and made such threats that the engineers went armed and were afraid to sleep. The cook could not rest.

in his quartera "because of the noise, made the unruly firemen, and to sleep on deck. When the marines arrived on board the trouble subsided. POLICE ON WATCH FOR MISSING FORDS Two Ford cars were stolen sometime last night and this morning. the lecal police were asked to co-operate in the search for Harry H. Edwards of 346 Cumberall avenue reported that his machine from the yard adjoining Portland High bearing license 20862: had been taken I School.

It was a 1916 roadster. M. A. Oliver of Saco asked local authoritick to look for his car, a 1915 Ford that: had been taken from his garag? last night. FARMERS CONTINUE TO FLOOD MARKETS CHICAGO, Aug.

-Farmers flooded live-stock and grain markets of the Country today with heavy shipments despite warnings from commission dealers of demoralized markets. Leaders 'in the live stock and grain markets told the United Press that they belleved the situation was merely temporary and would have no serious influence on business in general. THE WEATHER FOR PORTLAND AND VICINITYFair tonight and Wednesday, FOR MAINE. NEW HAMPSHIRE AND VERMONT Fair tonight and Wednesday, Somewhat warmer except on Maine Coast. Gentle to moderate variable winds.

Weather Conditions. Today's chart reveals an atmospherte pressure of practically no gradient west of the eastern Mississippi. Valley, and only alight gradient over the East, with a moderate high area over the north and middle Atlantic States and the Lower Lake region. This condition 18 attended by no cipitation of consequence and by nearly stationary temperature, moderate temperatures continuing throughout the field of observance. Records for 21 hours prior to 8 a.

Temp. Wind Total Min. Max. 8 a. m.

Precip. Eastport fO 71 PORTLAND Itoston 54 70 38 66 Nantucket DR 12 Blor Island New York 60 72 Atlantio City 56 Washington Norfolk Charleston 16 .34 Jacksonville Tampa 89 .26 Kes West Buffalo 70 Montreal 60 16 48 AR 10 Walte River 52 .10 69 68 10 .12 Marie 56 72 Duluth PR 72 60 82 .06 Wind's loss than 10 m. per hour. preIpitation less than 201 omitted. ALMANAC FOR WEDNESD'Y, AUG.

24. (Standard Time.) Hun rises 57 High water 2 05 a Nut 6 30 High water 2 25 Lengths dat 13 23 Low water 8 18 pm Moon riser. 4 27 Low water 8 16 DIRT 1 hour. 46 minutes. (By United Press) NEW YORK.

Aug. The auto. mobile industry following brief period of depression is booming again. Continued Increase In the demand for motor transportation is accepted as an "Index to the return of Industry generally to sound conditions." John C. Long, secretary of the educational department of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce, told the United Press today.

Long said in the second quarter of this year more than double the number of passenger cars and a third more trucks were manufactured than in the frat quarter. continued Increase In the demand for motor transportation alone with. the Increase of rall. lines 40. Index of the return of Industry generally to sound conditions in the opinion or automobile manufacturers he from automobile to the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce show that In the second quarter of 1991 the volume el business the same period One of the makers of the while the average of the other companies 1a "Business In the quarter mowed a distinct over the quarter as the National, Antomobile Chamber of Commerce members made more than double the number el senger cars in that period and than a third more trucks." Long emphasized that "This return of activity th the third largest Indie.

fry, expected to stimulate other lines of business. This, he said, is pected to be felt strongly in the third I quarter. "The automobile industry Itself employs more than 300.000 men in Its factortes with as many, more in accefor plants," he pointed out. "The- 85,000 dealers in the Country employ 100,000 salesmen. are 9,200,000 cars In nse.

Replacements business alone amounts to hundreds of thousands a year. MOROCCAN REBELS OFFER TO SURRENDER (By the Associated Press.) MELILLA. Aug. 23. Chief Abdul Krin, leader, of the rebellious Moroccan tribesmen, has went emissaries to General Berenguer.

Spanish High Commissioner, offering his surrender it was announced early today. The reason for his offer, he says, is the bad state of his health. HEAVY FLOOD DAMAGE IS REPORTED IN BRITISH INDIA son homestead and was born on the old Payson on Ocean avenue, which now forms a part of the Payson Park, having been sold to the City some years ago for this purpose, Following his graduation from Bowdoin College, Mr. Payson took up the of law and was admitted to its practice study before the Cumberland Bar. He practiced his profession in this City until 1891 when he removed to Boston, making his home there until his death.

Although not a resident of close Portland, Mr. Payson maintained a professional and social connection with this City held his bership in several local organizations memafter his removal to Boston. When visiting in: Portland Mr. Payson made his headquarters at the land Country Club and it Portwas here that he succumbed to an attack of heart trouble early this month. Mr.

Payson was unmarried and a brother, Edward, with whom he was associated in the practice of law in Boston, died a few years ago. EXPERT ON WATER SUPPLY IS IN CITY General Improvements of Local System Expected That the trustees of the Portland Water District are planning general improvements to the system of water supply is apparent from the presence in this City of Prof. Leonard Metcalf. a water supply engineer of National repute. Yesterday he looked over the supply end of the system at Sebago Lake and today visited South Port- land for the purpose of advising in regard to strengthening the distribution in that portion of the district.

WASHINGTON, Aug. London, Socialist, New York, proposed in a resolution offered yesterday an appropriation of to relieve distress caused by "involun. tary" -unemployment. The funds would be' administered by the Department of Labor. BOSTON CLEARINGS.

BOSTON, AUR. -Exchanges balances, $9.730,932. LONDON, Aug. A Reuter cable from Karachi, British India, says that unprecedented floods in the Malir dimtrict. which is in the watershed of the Indus, has caused extensive damage.

Entire villages have been swept away, 10 persons having been killed and many more are homeless. while cattle have been drowned and crops destroyed. WORLD WAR VETERANS ENROLL IN THE SPANISH FOREIGN LEGION NEW YORK, Aug veterans of the World War and other young Americans fired with for adventure continued their procession to the Spanish consulate Here today for enrollment in the Spanish Foreign Legion, despite reports from Washington that the government might intervene to prevent enlistment of American citizens. Recruiting for the legion, which 1m designated for service in Morocco. was carried on yesterday speed, with the promise that a consignment of recruits would be started on the way to Spain today.

It could not be learned definitely this morning whether the detachment would start according to plan. At the consulate it was that nearly half the appilcants for enlistment were Americans, the majority with service records. Many and South Americans also applied. number of the veteran applicants were rejected. because of physical disabillties incurred overseas.

Most of them said they were broke and were seekno other a a a way to get food, clothes and ing to sign up because there knew of a place to sleep. Pay offered for legionnaires is pesetas day, or less than 60 centa at the present rate of exchange. A bonus of 400 pesetas for four year enlistments and 700 pesetas for five is offered. Consular attaches were of the opinion that the American Government would not check their recruiting activities inasmuch as applicants would not actually, be inducted Into the Spanish Army until they arrived overseas. A Federal law prohibits recruiting in America by a foreign government of forces to be used against another government with which the UntAlted States Is on friendly terms.

ALLEGED WIFE MURDERER BRANDED AS MALE VAMP (By United Press.) SANTA, ROST, Aug. John Spencer charged with wife, murder is a "male vampire." Mrs, E. N. Palmer declared today. Spencer on being arrested after authorities had investigated the supposed drowning of his wife at Lakeport asserted that Mrs.

Palmer responsible for his difficulites. am ready to confront Spencer here in Santa Rosa or go on the witness stand and tell what I know even if my testimony meant he would said Mrs. Palmer, Spencer, once 7 country physician Oklahoma, posed as a faith healer, Mra. Palmer said. She declared he used to give treat- ments to women taking his wife with him on these occasions.

His wife, she asserted, frequently became hysterical when Spencer was giving these. treatments to his pitients. Mrs. Palmer said it was the healer's practice to take his patient to the kitchen while his remained in another part of the house with members of the family. Mrs.

Palmer declared the preacher's wife had been warned not to accompany her husband on his trip to the lake country where she died. Mrs. Spencer who was formerly Miss Emma Morris of Dayton, 0. was kept under the influence of drugs of which her busband had knowledge. Mira Palmer asserted..