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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-27
Prison Deputy
Warden Involved
In Penna. Shooting

Lewistown, Pa. Sept. 26-Members
OF a national guard troop encamp-
ment near here today were startled
by shot near their camp. and found
an unidentified man lying dead in n
belt Of woods with two others In a
stupor nearby. A pistol and num-
Der of empty bottles. said to have
contained bay rum. lay on the
ground.
The two men were taken to the
county prison by County Detective
NJ. A. Davis, where they were iden-
titled as f. +. Davis. chief deputy
warden of the Rockview penetentiary
and Harry NJ. Mccoy Of Altoona.
Bellefonte. Pa. Sept. 26-Fred e.
Healey. deputy warden OF the Rock
view penetentiary. left tonight for
Lewistown to investigate when pris-
on officials were informed that E. E.
Davis. another deputy warden and
another man had been found in a
stupor in a woods near that place
with the body Of an unidentified man
lying near them.
Deputy Davis was one Of a number
OF officers sent from the Rockview
penetentiary Monday TO trace two
convicts who had made their escape
Sunday, according to Superintendent
Stutsman. One of the convicts was
captured Tuesday and returned to
the prison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-27
Brunswick Man
Saved from Death
In Golfer Dam

Especial to the kennebec JournaD
Brunswick. Sept. 26--That Eugene
Leclair, laborcr employed in the
construction of the new dam for the
Cabot Manufacturing Co. is alive to-
night, is due to the prompt and he
roic action of Arad 7. Barrows. SUI
perintendent of the grounds and
buildings at Bowdoin college. who is
supervising the construction Of the
dam.
This dam, which extends from the
mill to the small island in the rive.
is one of the oldest dams in the An
droscoggin river and was badly dam
aged during the recent :leshet, about
half of the dam being carried away.
At the present time cofferdam Is be-
ing built around the damaged section
preparatory to the construction of
the new dam. Leclair was pushing
n wheel barrow filled with rocks
when he lost his balance and fell
about ten feet down inside one Of the
cribs of the old dam. through which
water was pouring at 4 terrific rate.
The man disappeared from sight with
the exception of one hand which he
extended upward.
Mr.. Barrows. who was standing on
top Of the dam, jumped to ledge
below the crib and then climbed on
to the crib. where he balanced him.
self on a cross timber and standing
in water above his waist. succeeded
in pulling Leclair's head above wa
ter, after which ropes were lowered
and both men We're lifted to n place
of safety.
1t is understood that thesheroic ac-
ton of Mr.. Bsrrows is to be reported
to the Carnegie hero commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-27
Coming Of Irish
Parliament Holds
Boundary Menace

London. Sept. 26.-tBy A. P)-Utter-
ances of spokesman for the Irish Free
State and northern Ireland upon the
boundary dispute assumed grave tone
as the time approaches for the re-
assembly of parliament next Tuesday.
At that session 1t is expected that leg
isIation will be passed providing for
the the setting up Of boundary COM
mission.
The Ulster association today appeal
ed to members of parliament to vote
against the boundary commission bill.
and James Mcneil. high commissioner
of the Free State in London. demanded
the fulfillment OF the Angio-Irish trea-
ty which provides for boundary COM
mission.
The Ulster association. in its appeal
to parliament to vote against legisla-
ton for the boundary commission.
says: Ulster does not come to you
today as q ,suppliant asking favors. She
comes, as she has the right to do. as
a loyal daughter OF the imperial house.
hold, to ask you to see that Justice is
DONE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-27
LafOllette Will
Head for West; N. E.
CAMPAIGN Later

Washington, Sept. Ex-senator La
+ gillette has concluded that it will be
best for him to strike westward when
he leaves here. probably late next
week, on n months stumping tour in
his independent campaigning for the
presidency. and to postpone an in
vasion of New England and eastern
industrial centers until just before
election.
Arrangements are being made to
have Senator La Toilette deliver an
address in Chicago a week from to-
morrow night. From that point he
is expected to swing through the
northwest to the coast. returning by
a route which will take him into Col
orado and several of the plains states.
The treasury today took cognizance
of reports from the Pacific coast that
La Toilette. supporters were pasting
campaign stickers in silver dollars.
In statement attention was called
to department circular No. IS. ap-
proved by Secretary of the Treasury
William G.. McAloo under date of
February IL, 1916" reading in part
as follows:
mo foreign or mutilated coins or
coins to which paper CT any other
substance IS attached, or upon WnlCn
any name or advertisement Is stamp
ed or in pressed. will be received (for
redemption)." The only comment of
the treasury was that this provis-
ion Is still in effect.
4 statement issued from La Foil
ettc campaign HEADQUARTERS by II. L..
Brunson, declared that the treasury
department officials 'wo~n exceeding
their authority and wasting their
time in trying to prevent La Toilette
supporters from pasting campaign
stickers on silver dollars"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-27
Especial to Kennebec JournaD


Washington. Sept. IA tour of
New England. with observation of the
political trends in that region. discov-
ers the outstanding fact that there is
named Coolidge dominates politically
the six states and. especially since the
Maine election and Massachusetts pri-
maries, the situation of today invites
scant Democratic hope of repeating
performances of other presidential
years and grabbing OFF state or two.
The writer has just returned from
visiting every New England state and
interviewing about so editors of New
England daily newspapers. From the
evidence gathered the verdict appears
clear--basing judgment. of course, on
the outlook as 1t Is today-that the
Republican national and state tickets
will sweep to victory in New England
without necessity Of and missionary
work to speak of from national tead-
quarters.
The only possible fly in the Republi-
can ointment would seem to be in
Rhode Island. And here it is the more
challenging to the L. S. senatorship
and the state ticket. for the odds OPEN
ly favor Coolidge himself carrying the
state
But despite all the Legislative rum
pus in Rhode Island. including the alb
dication of the Republican senator's
and the bomb episode. it appears today
probable that Metcalf. whom the Re
publicans will run. will he elected
United States senator. This will not
be because of Metcalf himself or be-
cause OF the Republican state machine.
and it will be despite the Senate mess.
1t will be because of Calvin Coolidge.
The slogan "a vote for Metcalf is
vote for Coolidge" is destined to put
Metcalf over the top.
And here one comes to perhaps the
most striking thing evidenced during
Continued on Page 3-Col. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-27
Brewster Will
Campaign in Six
New England States

Portland Sept. 26-Governor- elect
Miph 0. Brewster's part in the ma
u0nal Republican speaking campaign
sslu include addresses in Vermont,
New Hampshire, Massachusetts,
York.
TIE need OF q return to RESPONSE
eN party government will be stressed
~ the governor elect in his speeches.
which viii follow the same line Of
0seusslon OF national questions
snNh he took In the Maine cam
shign.
Mr. Brewster has been assigned
sspta z. Tilson Of Connecticut. d.
victor OF the Republican speakers
'sieau, to deliver speeches in YER
sn0nt. Oct. II: New Hampshire. Oct.
I'M =, massachusetts Oct. 20 and 81;
s10ooe Island Oct. % and %: Connec-
Avn Oct. "a and IS and New York
sNt u and IS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-27

Concord. y. H.. Sept. 26-The DEM
ocratic state convention here today
refused to adopt a platform plank
endorsing the league of nations. al
though cambridge Colby Of New
York, secretary of state under Presi-
dent Wilson, had declared in his key
note speech that the national conven-
ton made a mistake in ducking this
ISSUE" The plank was introduced by
Clarence f. Carr of Andover. apart
from the committee report. and pro-
voked the only discussion on the
platform.
The platform adopted scored the
Ku Klux Khan, by name. advocating
adjustment of WOmens poll taxes,
adjustment of the governors coun-
Gil, enlargement Of the present SEN
ate membership of "a and changing
of senate districts in present system
Of property valuation to popula-
ton basis.
The platform also urged strict en-
forcement of the prohibition laws.
home rule" for cities, and refund
of collections under the state inheri-
lance TAX law VI lylJ SliCc uSSioA C's
unconstitutional 1t lauded the past
two years of democratic administra-
ton in the state, declaring that for
the first time in New Hampshire his
tory there was no net debt but on
the contrary "a surplus of 100000.
Beside his strong plea for the
league. cambridge Colby attacked the
Ku Klux Khan. declaring that 1t had
no place in American thought. He
scored the scandals of the Harding
and Coolidge administration and at
the same time upheld the admins
ration of Wilson. Then turning to
the Lafollette- Wheeler ticket he said,
1.-The constitution should and Elust
be upheld. The proposition Of La
toilette to give congress power to rule
upon the constitutionality of its own
acts is foolish and should be given
no thought"
Other speakers, who also attacked
the Khan. were Raymond e. Stevens,
the permanent chairman of the con-
vention: Fred II. Brown, candidate
for reelection for governor. and
Congressman William n. Rodgers.
also a candidate for reelection.
State electors were chosen as fol-
lows: Patrick H. Sullivan Of Man
chester. William o. Corbin of Man
chester Albert w. Noone of Peter
boro. and Mrs. Mabel Bingham of
Nashua.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-27
Former Maine Man
Given Govt. Post
In Shanghai, China
Especial to Kenncbec JournaD

Especial to Kenncbec JournaD
Washington. d. c.. Sept .26-,Iames
II. Smiley of Haverhill left Washing
ton on Wednesday of this week to be-
come assistant trade commissioner to
China. He will be located at Shang-
hal. arriving in that civ soon after
the first of November. Smiley is tha
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. James J. Smiley
OF 4 New Hampshire avenue. Haver-
hill. in which city the assistant trade
commissioner still holds his legal
residence.
Mr.. Smiley is a graduate Of Hebron
academy at Hebron, Maine. and the
University. of Maine. During his COL
lcge days he enlisted in the End Maine
Infantry, which subsequently became
the 103rd Infantry in the A. +. F..
and passed several months on the
Mexican border. He was n commits
stoned airplane pilot in the World
war, serving for nearly two years.
Previous to his departure from
Washington. Smiley expressed no
fear for his security at Shanghai be-
cause Of the civil war now In pro-
gress. He says similar uprisings have
been occurring in China since 1911,
publicity than most Of them do.
Mr. Smiley has received ample
training in the bureau of Foreign and
Domestic Commerce of the depart
uent of commerce for his new posi-
ton. He served in the San Francis
CO office for about two years and there
made made an exhaustive study of
Far Eastern trade conditions. His
first experience with the bureau was
when he entered the Boston Office in
1921 as commercial agent. He was
transferred to Philadelphia soon after
for a brief stay before he went to the
coast. Mr.. Smiley will stay at
Ahanghai for three years before re-
turning home for n leave Of absence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-27

Washington, Sept. 2G-The capital
city hummed tonight with unre-
strained excitement over a little my
stery all Its own-the discovery of a
network of underground tunnels or n
labyrinth Of catacombs in the exclu-
sive northwest section of the city.
Sophisticated to n point where 1t
can toss off without batting an eye
the most choice scandals congress
can offer, Washington frankly ad-
mits excitement over the UNDER
ground passages.
Speculation has evoked many sto-
ries. Some credit German spies with
building the work others credit 1t the
rendezvous Of INSCRIPTIONS plotters.
But Washington waits for the ex-
PLANTATION.
This much is known: The tunnels
were discovered yesterday when 4
truck wheel broke hole in what APP
peared to be just plain" earth.
Someone entering this mole found it
dropped into passageway about
four feet wide and seven feet high.
The passageway was lined with
brick
This tunnel leads in one direction
for several yeards only to end in n
concrete barricade. which apparently
replaced an old wooden door that
once ended on terrace. Another
passageway several yards in length
comes to an abrupt halt when it ap-
proaches the foundation Of an apart
ment building. Apparently this pas
sage then descends. but is blocked
with rubbish and debris.
A third tunnel starts near the rear
basement door of a private dwelling.
1t can be traversed about ten yards
when loose earth and bricks prevent
further passage.
Engineers inspecting the tunnels
said the masonry was of the finest
construction and must have cost
thousands OF dollars. A date 1913"
was found on one piece Of concrete
block.
Some old residents of the neigh
bOrhood say the tunnels were dis
covered more than 20 years ago and
forgotten.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-27
Sunday, October II
Enforcement Day
BY Maine w. C.. r. u.

Portland. Me. Sept. 26-Sunday.
Oct. IL. will be observed as Enforce
ment Day" by the Maine Woman's
Christian Temperance Union, 1t was
announced at the closing session to-
day Of the Golden Jubilee Convention
of that organization.
Mrs. George F. French Of this city
in an address called for the w. G.
T. L. to stand for the enrolment of
every voter in the State in one of
the two major parties. A third
party is not needed, she said, adding
that. while the w. G. T. u. Is nom
partisan and has no quarrel with
either arty. she believed that the en-
rollment of every voter in one or the
other was necessary for the best in
f1uence in government.
Prize banners go to Hancock
County for largest attendance, and
to Penobscot County for the Jnstitu-
ties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-27
New York Democrats
in State Convention
Hear Him Laud the
| Party's Presidential
/ NOminee-B r a n d S
Rochester G. o. p.
Platform as DishOn-
est-Klan Openly De-
nounced-Wine and
Beer Plank Adopted

SYRACUSE, y. Y. Sept. ce.-(By A. P.)
Governor Alfred L. Smith and the
.r,irs row OF Democratic state cleo
,y. officials were renominated unan-
,rously and enthusiastically by the
n.mocratic state convention today. The
ticket:
Goyernor-Alfrcd e. Smith. New
York
Lieutenant governor-Gcorge r.
Lunn. Schenectady.
Secretary Of state-James A. Hamil-
ton, the Bronx.
Comptroller. James w. Fleming,
Troy
Attorney general-Carl Sherman,
Buffalo.
Engineer and surveyor-Dwight B.
Lady, Albany.
II was a Smith demonstration all the
way, every reference to the governor
provoking a renewed demonstration of
enthusiasm.
Ono OF the greatest came when. the
governor was escorted to the conven-
ton hall to address the delegates. The
governor was visibly affected by the
warmth of the reception. He finally
obtained quiet but soon had the dele
gates cheering again when he promis-
ed that he would wage a vigorous cam
pagn. Praise of John w. Davis. the
Democratic presidential nominee. as the
ablest Democrat in the United States.
condemnation Of the Republican plat
form adopted ut Rochester as the most
dishonest document he had ever read,
and denunclation of tho Republican ma
onal and state administrations.
brought forth thunderous applause.
The convention adjourned sine die
soon after the governors speech.
The only other business transacted
At the convention was the adoption OF
the party platform.
1, The document In the main follows
closely along ths lines Of previous state
: Platforms. 1t openly dcnounces the Ku
kux Khan. called for modification of
The Volstcad act so as to permit the
vale OF light wines and beer. and rec
ommendcd equal representation of
women on party committees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-27

Cincinnati. Sept. c6.--Mrs. Francis
u. Rawson. 20. widow of Warren Raw
son. former pork packer. was shot to
death in her home here tonight. Her
daughter. Miss Nina Rawson. 40. was
shot in the left arm and neck. A Soc
ond daughter escaped injury by fleeing
from the house. The police are
searching for Vinto Perrin, grain
dealer.
The condition OF Miss Nina Rawson
is not considered serious. She was re-
moved to a hospital. The shooting was
done in the dining room OF the Rawson
home In the exclusive suburb of Cliff
ton.
Ida Schlueter. housekeeper who was
In an adjoining room. said that a man
who she believed was Perrin. son-in- law
of Mrs. Rawson. came into the dining
room and made some mention OF money.
A few heated exchanges followed. Miss
Schlueter said. and then came the re-
port of a gun.
Perrin, who is so years old, is alleged
to have fled from the rear door of the
house and could not be located by the
police early tonight.
Miss Nina Rawson said she. her
mother and her sister Josephine were
chatting in the dining room when
Perrin entered. Without much parley
he came direct to the point and de-
manded money, she said.
"'You are trying to make my wife
slave to bunch of bum college stu
dents. Now I need financial help and
If you don't help me l will cause n
scandal" Miss Rawson said he told
them.
I'VE asked him what would cause a
scandal and he replied by drawing n
revolver and starting TO shoot. He
fired the first shot at me. Then he
shot mother. who was sitting in her
chair. favorite lounging place Of hers.
The third shot he fired again at me"
Perrin. the police were told, formerly
was a member of the firm Perrin Broth
ers. millers. The firm was dissolved
two years ago following q fist fight
between Perrin and his brother Lyman.
Since then Perrin has made demands
npo" his relatives for financial assist
once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-27
Missing Aviat0rs
Found at N. Bedford

New Bedford, Sept. 26-WhiIe
search was being made in the waters
off Cohasset yesterday afternoon for
the occupants OF seapiane reported
to have fallen into the ocean. Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. A. Alexander of Chi
cago. subjects for the search were
safely landed at the Padanaram har-
Dor Of the New Bedford Yacht Club.
Mr.. Alexander, a stan member Of
the Chicago Tribune. admitted he
had flown low over the Boston waters
but was not cognizant of the concern
he had created by his stunt. II was
flying pretty low over the Boston
waters and remember taking one
nose spin." he said. May be It was
around Cohasset. But never
thought I was going to cause all this
commotion."
The aviator and his wife left Ken
nebunkport. Maine. In a 30 foot yell
low Curtis seaplane Thursday noon
and had originally planned to ny to
New York. Engine trouble caused
him to land at Padanaram
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-27
Immigration Angle
Seen in Proposed
Amendment to Pro-
tocol of Arbitration
Called Upon
League to Mediate
Disputes B e tw cen
Nations ID e spite
World COurt-Later
Withdrawn

Geneva. Sept. 26.--(gy A. rD-A
somewhat delicate situation has arisen
in the peace discussions at Geneva
growing out of proposed amendment
to the protocol of arbitration. offered
by the Japanese. This called upon tho
council of the League OF Nations 10 en-
ceavor to mediate in disputes between
countries. even II the world court OF
Justice previously had ruled that the
disputes had arisen over matters which
were solely within the domestic juris.
diction of the states involved.
The situation IL celicatc because all
the delegates interpret the japanese
amendment. which was subsequently
withdrawn. as referring to the problem
or immigration. and hence especially
interesting to such countries as tho
United States. Canada. Australia and
New Zealand.
In Withdrawing the amendment NJ.
Adachi. the Japanese minister TO Bel
gum. said IN consequence of the atti-
tude or the disarmament commission
NV Mo"io nave lo make express rcser-
Hations concerning tho whole OF The
protocol OF arbitration and security
which Is now being drafted. A private
meeting of several OF the delegates, In
cluding the Japanese. was called for
late tonight i'm an endeavor to ,reaeh-a
complete agreement
During today's discussion OF thu
Japanese proposal before the ASSEM-
blys disarmament commission Sir
Cecil Hurst. Great Britain. remarked
That when the league covenant was yu-
der discussion in Paris In 1919 IL was
realized there were certain classes or
questions which. IL the league was to
be success. must be left to DO reK,,-
lated unfettered by the sovereign au-
tnori'ies OF each state invited TO join
the league. II was realized then, said
Sir Cecil. that the league must not bs
converted into anything having the ma
ture OF super-stats
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-27
BOwdoin Freshies
Listen and Cheer
At Their ReceptiOn

Especial to the Kennebec JOurnaD
Brunswick. Sept. 26-The annual
Freshman reception was held Thurs
day night in Memorial hall under the
auspices of the Bowdoin Y. NJ. &. A.
in honor of the entering class of
1928. This year the usual pre- foot
ball game rally was combined with
the reception with the result that the
new men also got their first smat-
tering of Bowdoin spirit.
Secretary Charles Hildreth of the
Y. NJ. c. A. presided over the meeting
and some of his introductions were
very clever. The speakers were Rob-
ert Foster Of Manchester. Mass. who
is president of the Student Council,
Dean Paul Nixon and DIR. ]. A. Abb
on. representative of the Brunswick
churches. DIR. Albion's is a new face
around Brunswick and his address
of welcome won the whole college to
him. After these speakers. Charles
Hildreth announced that since the
refreshments were not quite ready. he
would call on the college wit. Austin
Mccormick, to give a short talkI,
and the gap was certainly well filled.
Bob Phillips. '25. led the cheers,
while Phil Lord of the same class,
led the singing. Music was furnish
ed by the Bowdoin Jazz Orchestra
where the vacant places were admir-
ably filled by new men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-27
Alden of Lewiston
Elected President Me.
Pharmaceutical Assn.

Poland Spring. Sept. 26-Harley r.
Alden OF Lewiston was elected presi-
dent OF the Maine Pharmaceutical
association at the closing session OF
the convention today. w. r. Quinn
OF Hallowell was elected first VICE
president: J. II. D'Orsay of Water
Vile. second vice president; A.aP.
Manson OF Gardiner, third vice presi-
dent; j. II. Allen of Waterville, sec
rotary: DR. NJ. l.. Porter of Danforth.
treasurer.
1t was voted TO leave the choice Of
the place OF the next convention to
the executive committee. =.