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Che Oshawa Daily T IDE OPEN PROBE ON WANDERING BALLOTS ' 1he Oshawa Daily Reformer ; EA ------------------ OSHAWA, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, FERUARY 17, 1928 NO EFFECT ON TEXTILE PLANT HERE President of Firm, However, Says Continued Reductions Would Be Serious r-- "I do 'mot see that it will effect our industry materially" said R; W. Millichamp, president of the Orien- tal Textiles Ltd., to The Oshawa Daily Times today in reference to the tariff revisions contained in the Federal Budget, which was an- nounced 'this morning, Mr, Millichamp reviewed the situation for our representative, pointing out that, 'while the duty on worsted and cotton yarns is. re- duced and in part made free, this would not affect the industry to any great extent, Competition of the Oriental Textiles comes from Britain, France and Belgium, and but little from the United States, #0 that changes in the British Pre- ferential tariff are the ones most materially affecting the industry, With" regard to the Textile in- dustry as a whole, however, Mr, Millichamp was very emphatic in saying that these continued reduc- tions in the tariff would have a wide effect. He pointed out that Canadian firms have to compete against British Industries that have been founded for years, that are much larger with a compara- tively small overhead, and that often..grow their 'raw material t Ives, The Canadian manu- facturer, indeed, has to oftem buy his wool and other material from wtbew> firms, The lowering of the rates on yarns ete, would mean that many firms who now make 'their own yarn will either turn their attention to finishing, or else give up in disgust, The reduction in duties on tex- tile. machinery is described as a "red herring" for, he says, there will be very few firms staring in textile manufacturing, Once a fac- tory in' this line becomes estab- lished, they buy very little mach- inery unless it is for pugposes of expansion or the occasional mach- ine to replace depreciated ones, 80 this reduction means very little. Since C. E, Schofield, president of the Schofield Woollen Mills, was out of the city today, he ceuld not be reached for his opinion re- garding the budget changes, $250,000 FIRE DESTROYS PLANT A Combustion of Waste Causes Blaze Near Provi- dence, R. L. (By Associated Press) Providence, RI, Feb, 17.--A { quarter million dollar fire partial- ly destroyed the Rhode Island pro- cessing Company Mill at Coventry Centre early today, The blaze was said to have started with spontaneous combustion of waste. ee eeep CHARGED WITH RECEIVING Raymond Carey, of Oshawa, a - sixteen-year-old boy, was charged with receiving stolen shot gun shells, and was remanded until February 27, in custody.. Weather night snd on Saturday with north to northeast winds and |Fog Menace to Aviation to be Overcome by Radio Waves to Guide Pilots Associated Press) (By Chicago, Feb. 17.--0One more ob- stacle to aviation--fog-- is about to be overcome through an experi- ment, says Col, Paul Henderson. "Since radio engineers have. found that radio waves can be di- rected through ether, experts have evolved the system of guiding pil- ots through fog and storms by means of radio signals", he stated. In a recent experiment one airman had been guided through an in- tense fog from the New York field to one in eastern Pennsylvania. The fog has been the chief source of trouble to the airmen. Now it ic almost certain that this element will no longer endanger flying, CAPTAINS OF VESSELS WRECKED IN STORM CRITICIZED IN REPORT "WHITE COLLAR" WINS | WAEERLOO CUP, BIG DOG DERBY EVENT (By Canadian Press) Altcar, Lancashire, Feb, 17.-- The Waterico Cup, England's great dog darby in which gray- hounds chase live hares, was won today by Mrs, S, Whithum's "White Collar," which defeated Colonel Humphrey's "Hastings" in the final course, The cup is valued at one hu pounds sterling with five hundrad pounds CAPTAIN 18 14 OF CREW KILLED U. S. Oil Tanker Blows Up ~21 Survivors Reach Tokyo (Oable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) Tokyo, Feb, 17.--The captain fourteen members of the crow of the United States oil tanker Chuky were killed when the vessel blew up and sank 150 miles south 'of here, A trawler arrived here today with 21 survivors of the disaster, which occurred Wednesday as the tanker was enroute from San Ped- ro, Calif,, to Japan, Several of the survivors were injured, - Suggestion of Japt, L. A, De- mers, Dominion Wreck Commis- sioner that shipping on the Great Lakes be closed by statute on De- cember 1 had not yet been offici- ally brought to the attention of Hon, P, J, Cardin, Minister of Mar- ine and Fisheries, but it will with- out doubt be given serious consid- eration when it does comes hefore him, Mr, Cardin said today that he had seen the report in the papers, It was an expression of Capt, Demer's opinion and would be carefully considered, Capt, Demer's suggestion was contained in a re- port of wrecking of ships in Lake Huron during the storm starting on December 7 last, GOV'T BUSINESS GETS PRECEDENCE TODAY Ottawa, Feb. 17.--In Parliament today government business will havc precedence in the Commons, Yesterday the budget was brought down, A resolution was passed com- mitting the government to refer the question of wheat grading to the Na- tional Research' Colncil and the Board of Grain Commission. A re- solution was passed for tabling of all documents on. the Chicago water diversion, Two minor bills were giv- en second reading. ' REMANDED FOR THEFT James Bell, of Whitby, appear- ed in court this morning charged with the thef of some hides from Phil Conlin, He was defended by J, P, Mangan of Oshawa, and re- manded on $2500 bail, which was supplied by Mr. E, L, Vickery, of Oshawa. Splendid Addresses to Feature "7 Chamber of Commerce Dinner The Chamber of Commerce din- ner, to be held topight at Welsh's Parlors at 6.15 o'clock, will pro- vide many features, and a large ' delegation fs looked for, as the advance sale of tickets has been brisk Montreal, dian 'Chamber of Commerce, one of the outstanding men in Cham- per of Commerce activities in Can- ada, will be the principal speaker of the gathering, and his address should prove extremely instrue- tive. and enlightening to those desiring to know more about the Chamber of Commerce promotion in Oshawa. Mr, George W. McLaughlin, the Chairman of the committee for furthering Chamber of Commerce work in this eity, will preside at the civic dinner drd the assembly will also hear from others promin- ent in the business life of the city, including Dr. T. BE. Kaiser, M.P., and W. E. N. Sinclair, K.C., M.P., Mr. Henry Clark, educational di- rector of the campaign, Mr. C. D. Conant, vice-chairman of cam- paign activities fund, and James | Blyth, campaign manager. Mr. ' Captain of Altadoc Made an Error in Judgment and Not as Resourceful as Sit- uation Demanded, Report _ Finds ACTION CLASSED AS AN ERROR Captain of Martian Found Not Incapable But Was Advised in Future to As- certain Definitely the Po- sition of Ship (By Canadian Press) Ottawa, Ont, Feb, 17.--]Judgments in stranding and loss of the steamer Altadoc and stranding of the Mar- tian were delivered *oday by Capt, L. A. Demerse, Dominion Wreck Commissioner, Both these ships were in a great storm which hit lake Superior" on December 7, 8 and 9. Altadoc was wrecked on Keeweenawn Point, Lake Superior, December 8, and Martian was stranded on Hare Island, Thunder Bay, the following day. In connection with the Altadoe, the report says that Captain R, D, Simpson made an error in judgment in, using the cables of anchors to keep the head of the boat in the wind and thus letting her hit the storm first. "That Master R, D. Simpson showed he was not as re- sourceful as the situation demanded and exacted; but failure in adopting the method mentioned in the report is not considered a capable action and may be classed as an error of judgment which the court classes as such. He is therefore cautioned for the future, His certificate as well as that of the first mate is hereby returned," judgment says, In the case of the Martian, the re- port compliments Master Robert Mc- Intyre on the straight forward way he gave evidence but held that when he heard the Trowbridge Island fog- horn greater efforts should have heen made to ascertain definitely the posi- tion of the ship. To the defence that the deep sounding machine was out of order on account of ice on it, the report holds that such ice was not from flying spray but from a leak in the tank above, While the Master may have erred in not taking sound- ings, the Commissioner found it was not an incapable manner, The judg- ment concludes: "His certificate is therefore returned to him with an admonition that instruments supplied for navigation of the ship must and should be utilized from and by which he will obtain knowledge of his whereabouts which will prove to his advantage and that of his owners," BODY FOUND IN LOFT OF BARN Thomas Kiecal Victim of As- sassin, Son Held By Police ' (By Associated Press) Grand Rapids, Mich., Feb. 17. ~--Thomas Kiecal, 74, father of Stanley Kiecal, whose sensational career in the prize ring was cut short. by an assassin, has met a similar fate. Kiecal's body with the throat slashed, was found in a barn loft at the family home yesterday. John Kiecal, son, in whose possession a blood-stained knife was found, was held. BRITISH AVIATOR IS NOW AT RANGOON (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) Robert Henderson has consented to render a vocal solo. here today at 315 pm. He flew from Calcutta, where he had ar- pived yesterdo~. SWEDE TEAM Canadians Qualify for the Finals--Trottier Gets Five Goals ALL ONE-SIDED Switzerland Defeats Great Britain in Ding Dong Affair (Cable Service To The Times By Canadian Press) St, Moritz, Feb, 17, -- Canada's Olympic hockey team, Varsity Grads of Toronto, beat Sweden 11-0 today in the semi-finals of Olympic championships, The team work of Canadians was regarded as best ever seen in Europe, and Swedish athletes were unable to either penetrate the Canadian de- fense or tie up the offensive in any part of the game, Dave Trot- tier, left wing, scored five goals for Canada, Grads scored four goals in the first period, four in the second and three in the final, Switzerland defeated Great Brit- ain in the second of the day's games, The score was four noth- ing, and it was a ding-dong affair, United States captured first and second place in the single bob- sleigh race with Jack Heaton, New York, first; and J. R. Heaton, second, Earl of Northesk, Great Britain, came third, Norway placed five men out of the first six in the twelve-mile ski-race on the basis of unofficial timing to- day, Official results will be announc- ed later. Joban Grottensbraaten, vet- eran Norwegian skier, finished first, the only other nation to finish among the first six was Finland, Veli Saari; nen finishing fourth; DEATH CAUSED BY UNKNOWN PERSONS Is Verdict Returned in the Inquest Into Death of Cattle Buyer (By Canadian Press) Shellbrook, Sask., Feb. 16,-- "That Robert Cohen came to his death on or about February 14th, between Canwood and Shell Lake, as a result of a fracture of the base of his skull and other bodily injuries received before or after heing tied to a horse and dragged for some distance, said violence being committed by some person or persons unknown," was the verdict returned by the jury here today, inquiring into the death under suspicious circumstances of Cohen, Winnipeg cattle buyer. START PROBE ON LOST BALLOTS Peter White, K.C., to Assist Judge Godson in Hollin- - ger Probe (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Feb. 16.--Yesterday in Legislature--The 'debate om the address in reply to the speech from the throne was resumed. A, Belan- ger, Russell; R, H. Kemp, Lincoln; and W, G. Martin, Brantford, spoke, Premier Ferguson announced the appointment of Peter White, K. C., as counsel to assist Judge God- son in the investigation of the Hollinger mine fire. The Premier also announced that the committee on privileges and elections would meet today to begin the investigation of lost bal- lots found on the streets of Ot- tawa, GRADS BEAT| SCORE11700 W. McL, CLARKE Secretary of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Montreal, who will address the Community Banquet tonight at Welsh's in connection with the organization of the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, GPR. TELEGRAPH OFFICE IMPROVED Spacious Quarters Have Been Redecorated--New Wires Installed The renovation of the C.P.R, tel- egraph offices is now completed, and the C.P.R. office now has one of the finest office interiors in Ush- awa. The large office has been en- tirely re-decorated and everything is now in shape to serve the greatly augmented business of the com- pany in Oshawa, The counter has been moved back to provide im- proved facilities for customers, and additional sets of wires installed, Phe growth of the C.B,R, tele- graph trade has beep in keeping with the eity's growth, and the new office is a credit to* the company, The travel and illustrated posters that the C.P.R, feature together with many actual photographs of famous resorts, impart to the of- fice an atmosphere that is general- ly associated with summer resorts, mountains and the ronrance of travel in far and foreign coun- tries. The exterior has also heen Iim- proved, and new signs add much to the handsome street view. The office is large, occupying a space of approximately 80x80 feet, in the heart of the business section at King Street, near Simcoe. ASK WILLINGDON T0 INTERVENE In Effort to Have MacDon- ald and Wife Freed from | Death Sentence (By Canadian Press) Montreal, Feb. 17.--Lord Wil- lingdon, Governor General of Can- ada, will be asked to intercede in behalf of Doris Palmer MacDonald, who is now in jail here under sen- tence of death together with her husband, George MacDonald, it was learned here today. It is under- stood that those interested in the case will ask Viscount Willingdon to commute the sentemce of death to life imprisonment in Portsmouth Penitentiary. The grounds upon which clemency is to be asked were not made known. WANTED FOR ALBERTA MURDER, MAN REACHES : POLAND HOME Edmonton, Feb. 16.--Alexander Tracz, wanted by the Alberta Pro- vinclai Police in connection with the murder of Propok Pliska, near Vegreville, about Dec. 5, last, has contrived to reach his home at Triskin, Province of Volinski Poland, according to word received by Commissioner Bryan of the Al- berta Provincial Police. (By Winnipeg, Feb. 17.--Manitoba's new "cash and carry" system for liquor purchase went into public favor immediately, when it came into operation yesterday and a steady stream of customers visiied the Liquor Commission stores. In- creased sales ware reported for the "Cash and Carry" Liquor System Starts in Manitoba, Increased Sales Reported Canadian Press) commission last might, while there was also an increased demand for permits during the day. Cash and carry customers can buy only one bottle of spiritous liquor, or a gal- lon of wine or a case of beer. Those who want more must have them sent be the delivery system. mes 10 Cents a Week; 2 Cents a Copy. Returning vincial election of 1926, Elgin, was elected chairman, Mr, Sinclair reviewed the from the clerk in Chancery, that the government desired * nounced the government had he was desirous of giving Mr. Sin- clair every opportunity to prove the charges of carelessness which he had made on the floor of the Legislature. Karl Homuth, Conservative, Water- loo South, contended that the com- mittee had nothing to investigate un- til the nineteen ballots said to be in the possession of 'Mr, Sinclair, were produced, In addition to. the person' who found them in Ottawa, this sugges» tion found favor among a large sec- tion of the committee, and after some argument Mr, Sinclair said he would produce the ballets, He refused to testify, however, Thomas Birkett, Cons, Ottawa South, said he wanted a most thor- ough investigation possible into the matter, If there had been the slight- est irregularity in connection "with this election" his resignation would have been placed in the hands of the government, The committee. passed without question the motion proposed by Mr. Sinclair calling for the production hefore it of F, M, Scott, returning of- ficer for Ottawa South, and his clerk. Mr, Price suggested that Mr, Sinclair, baving made charges in the Legislature, should take the stand and tell what he knew of the matter, The Liberal leader warm- ly retorted that he was not going to be examined by the committee "of my peers" and was acting as a lawyer and as a private citizen in the investigation. If there was going to be "any jangling or poi. tics"' introduced he would immedi- ately withdraw and drop the mat- ter. The Attorney General assured Mr. Sinclair that the Government was desirous of "full and search- ing inquiry". Toronto, Feb. 17.--In order that 8 full and searching inquiry into what W. E. N. Sinclair, K.C., Lib- eral leader in the Ontario Legisla- ture, described as mystery of "wan- dering ballots" or contest fm Ot- tawa South 'in the provincial election of 1926, the Ontario Gov- ernment will introduce an amend- ment to the Elections act in Onta- rio Legislature today providing for production of ballots used in election which resulted in a victory for Thomas Birkett, Cons., over K. R. Sparks, Lib. Hon. W. H. Price, Attorney General, made this an- nouncement today at a meeting of the Privileges and Elections com- mittee called at the instance of the Liberal leader to investigate the finding of nineteen unused ballots on a vacant lot in Ottawa BRITISH PILOT IS KILLED IN JUWP Planes Engaged in a Mock Battle Collide Over Folkstone (By Canadian Press) Folkestone, Eng., Feb. 17.--A British pilot was 'killed today dur- ing a mock aerial combat when two fighting planes from Haw- kinge aerodrome collided a thous- and feet over Folkestone. Both planes fell and one burst into flames. Pilot officer Watson made an unsuccessful jump with a para- chute and was killed while the pilot of other machine jumped to safety, / W. E. N. Sinclair to Introduce Motion to Amend Elections Act in Ontario, Providing for Production of Ballots Which Gave Victory to Conservative Member in Ot- tawa -- Attorney General Suggests Liberal Leader Take Stand to Tell What He Knows Since He Made the Charges--Mr, Sinclair,, However, Refuses (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Feb, 17.--There was a large attendance of the Privileges and Elections Committee of the Ontario Legislature today when that body met at the instance of W. E. N, Sinclair, K.C., Liberal leader, to investigate what he termed the mys- tery of "the wandering ballots" of Ottawa South in the Pre- Finlay MacDiarmid, Conservative, there should be a complete scrutiny of old ballots of Ottawa South, covering the transaction of documents from the King's Printer's office to the polling hooths and their conveyance to the clerk of the Crown in Chancery. He thought an oppor- tunity should be given the committee to obtain the balldt boxes Hon, W, H, Price, Attorney General, assured Mr. Sinclair fi Wide pen Inquiry," and an- ecided to introduce an amend- ment to the Elections Act in the Legislature today which would permit the committee to obtain the ballot boxes, out, however, that the law required the clerk in Chancery to preserve the ballots for 1 year but § Oo L situation and suggested that He pointed after preliminary argument in which Mr, Sinclair, Attorney Gen- eral Price, Col. John Currie, Cons., St, Patrick's, Toronto; and Karl Homuth, Cons, Waterloo South, were prominent, The committee decided to adjourn until next Tues- day morning when it is hoped wit- nesses will be produced in svest!- gations, GENERAL SANDINO FORCED IN HIDING Massing of U, 8S, Forces Drives Rebel Leader Into Mountains (By Canadian Press) Managua, Nicargagua, Feb, 17.-- Massing of the United States mar- ines, cavalry, infantry and airmen arcund Matagalpa today was be- lieved to have forced General Augustinio Sandino into hiding, Sandino is thought to have sought refuge in the mountainous region north of Matagalpa to avoid a con- flict with the marines, LA PRESSSE PAYS TRIBUTE TO PROFESSOR JOHN SQUAIR Montreal, Feb, 16.--Expressing profound regret at the death of Professor John Squair, professor of, French at the University of To- ronto, La Presse tonight says: "The regretted deceased lived long enough to ascertain that his patriotism and that of his com- patriots who followed his exam- ple is bringing gratifying results. From on end of the Dominion to the other, Anglo-Canadians and French-Canadians are more and more agreed on joining hands to work together for the develop- ment and prosperity of our young country, The sowing undertaken by men like John Squair is be ginning to produce with richness and abundance, and all to the honor of such valiant workers for the bonne entente, Canada, above all the Canada of tomor- row, will never cease to yvenerate their memory and to receive in- spiration from their teachings." a ---- FOURTEEN PAGES fficer and Clerk At Ottawa to be Summoned To Answer Ballot Charges ANNUAL DIVIDEND OF DURANT MOTORS 40 CENTS A SHARE (Special to The Times) Toronto, Feb, 15,~Mr. R, D, Kerby, of Durant Motors of Can. ada Limited, upon his return from New York today, announces that the ann.al dividend rate on the common stock of Durant Motors of Canada Limited, will be 40 cents per share payable 10 cents + per share quarterly. t FAILED TO HALT, SHOT AND KILLED Toronto Man is Victim of a Bullet from Detectives Gun HAD STOLEN CAR a-- Toronto Girl is Under Arrest and Another Man is Sought at Akron (By Associated Press) Akron, Ohio, « Feb, 17.--Bud Shepard, 17, of Toronto, was shot and instantly killed today by Des tective Dennis Murray, after failing to halt upon the offices's orders The shooting followed a chase through a downtown street and ended when a stolen automobile driven by Shepard was halted on the edge of a steep declivity, A 22-year-old girl who gave the uname of Rita Labizache wae are rested, and told the police that she, Shererd, and ack Robertson, 1%, al! of Torontn, bad started on a Like from Torowis on Monday. Sha said they had stolen the car im Erie, Pa., on Thursday night, Rob= ertson escaped but his arrest is e¥ pected, BODY 15 WASHED ASHORE BY TIDE Was First Believed to Be One of the Missing Dole Fliers (By Associated Press) Vetura, Calif., February 12. Brought up by the tide and cur- rent, the Loy of what oice was 8 well built, sthletic man .0f thir- ty wae ne:rg held by the authori- ties here toony in an attempt to learn "ibcether it was one of tae long missing Dole biers. The Yad, which o»vious'y had been in solt water for s:veral montos. had but one outward iden ifying mark--a black taffsiam handkerchief jike tose wo'n by American sailors. First guesses were that it might be the body of Lieut. V. Knope, U.S.N,, naviga- tor of ill-fated Dole flight plane Miss Doran. Poultry Association Elects Officers for Ensuing Year W. B. Rundle is Chosen] -- Encouraging Reports Received of Pro- gress During the Past Year At the annual meeting of the Oshawa Poultry, Pigeon and Pet Stock on, Mr. 'W. B. Rundle was elected president for the ensuing year. Mr. T. J. Sheri- dan was elected first vice presi- dent, Mr. A. Westlake, second vice-president, Mr. C. W. Law was again as secretary treasurer, A F. Cowle as assistant secretary. Mr. Leonard Fisher was appointed show superintendent. The Board of Directors were elected and will consist of the following: Messss. W. B. Rundle, T. J. Sher- idan, A . Westlake, C. W. Law, F, Cowle, L. Fisher, H. Riee V. N. Clymer James Brooks and John» - Pascoe, A large number attended the meeting and were pleased at the selection of officers for the com- ing year. Mr. H. L. Harding was tendered the thanks and the ap- preciation of the Association for the work he had dome for the club in te past year in the offices of president. - Owing to business reasons he did not run for office again this year, but offered his help and advice at any time the association might think fit to call on him. . , The Secretary, Mr. Law, gave 2 brief account of the workings of the association in the past year, and stated that as the audi- tors were unable to be present at the jpeeting the financial state- ment would be held over until a later date.