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Plant on Canning JSHAWA DAILY NMES. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 1928 Factory Sit e Destroye d by Fire in 1880 GIVEN SUSPENDED SENTENCE GHARGE RAISING CHEQUE Carl Fussell Pleads Guilty to Offense--Made $3 Cheque Read $33 ---- Fussell, who pleaded guilty BL court this morning to raising a cheque from the Alger Press from $3 to $33, was let out on suspended sentence and the pay- ment of court costs by Magistrate A, F. Hind. D. A. J. Swanson de- fended the accused, and claimed that it was Fussell's first offence, and that he had been in the coun- try only two years, His father came from Detroit to hear the charge, and Crown Attorney Me- Gibbon agreed with Mr, Swanson that the best thing for the boy would be his return to Detroit with his father, who is to be res- ponsible for his future behavior. Police Magistrate Hind cautioned the boy that he was not to return to Oshawa, and that forgery was a enitentiary offence. y Ralph Burton and his wife Stel 1a Burton were remanded in cus- today until March 28, being charg- ed with perjury. They claimed at a previous case that Jennie Walk- er, policewoman of Oshawa, had used strong language to Ralph Bur- ton, Mary Osterfield, charged with having liquor in her possesion without a permit, pleaded guilty and was fined, Louis 8. Hyman defended the accused. Robert Edyvaan and Junius Cal- laghan were fined $20 and costs or twenty days, for being in a state of intoxication, Late yesterday afternoon a truck driven by Ross Bigelow, travelling south on Simcoe street, was crash- ed into by a car bearing the license number 348200, coming off Rich- mond street, The latter car did pot heed the stop sign, and even after the collision did not hother stopping but crashed through the window of Glass Brothers' store in its mad career, Mrs, Roberts' Pekingnese dog was killed today in front of her house on Verdun Road. It ran across the road in front of a car driven by Stanton of Elgin street, Mr, Stanton said that the accident was unavoidable, BLACK KNIGHTS FAVOR AMENDMENT Orangemen at Lindsay Ses- sion Back Bilingual Change Lindsay, Ont., March 20.--A scathing attack on the immigration policy of the King Government will feature Grand Master Kidd's address before the Grand Orange Lodge of Ontario East here to- morrow. Members of the Order in this jurisdiction are dissatisfied with the way in which people cf other lands and oth.r faiths are being brought into the Dominion. For the nonce they are more con- cerned about immigration than about education, They are expected to accept the alteration supersed- ing Regulation 17 of the Ontario Department of Education, but they will oppose Canada being flooded with Romap Catholic immigrants from the four corners of the earth. This view is being expressed by many delegates to the Black and Orange Grand Lodges. Follow Barrie Lead It is understood that Rt. Wor. Bro. Kidd will urge the delegates assembled to accept the report of the Legislation Committee favor- ing a five-year trial of the meas- uure superseding Rule 17 of the Ontario Department of Education. Mr. Kidd, himself a member of the committee, has as yet refrained from making any public reference to this question. Tomorrow he will declare himself and it jis almost (Continued on page 5) SACRED CONCERT General Motors Musical and Dramatic Society sacred comcert, Regent Theatre, Sunday evening, ® p.m. Honorary membership tickets for admittance available from any member of the organiza- tion, also from Messrs. R. McCon- | nell, phone 1350W or R. L. Kel- ly, phone 1663W. (692) RUMMAGE SALE The King Street Ladies' Aid are holding a rummage sale at the market, Thursday, at two o'clock. CANADIAN IN LONDON HEADS ST. ANDREW Lodon, Clougher, well- known Canadian newspaper advertising representa- tive here, has been elected presi- dent of the Brotherhood of St. An- drew in England in successior to Sir George Anthony King, who died recently. Mr. Clougher was for some years a member of the Oouncil of the Brotherhood in Canada. HERE'S YOUR CHANCE At our misk mse Mrs. Sybilla Spahr's T msilitis for Bronchitis, Cough, WW acaing Cough, Quinsy, Sore Throats and Tonsil Diseases. Results good or money Mack. Sold by Oshawa Doug- Lise tacular Fire Pen Ol Plant (Continued from page 1) of water seemed as pigmies for a minute, while the flames roared half way across King street and water hissed its rage as it was licked up into steam, Reaching with long fingers the fire ate its way through the Bell Telephone Company's cable, als most severing it, and cutting off the telephone communication to a large area west of this point in the city, as well as long distance service to Toronto, Roof Mere Skeleton From the rear the roof was a mere skeleton, and two skylights on the rear part of the building were smoking, One burst into flame, and at 9.07 a line of hose was taken to the rear and played on these skylights and into.a rear window of the burning portion, One minute later another stream had to be used for a few minutes to extinguish the fire at the cor- nice of Bond Brothers' garage, sepaarted from the Merritt huild- fng by only a laneway. Now the tide turned, however, and by 9:10 the fire was under control, Four lines of hoss were being used, one on each side of the building. The hydrant press- ure was fair, and the two streams from the pumper did eficient work. The pumper itself worked well, =o well in faet, that a couple of lengths of old hose burst under the pressure, spraying the bystanders unlucky enough to he near it, At 9.15 the men were ahle to enter the build- ing on the second floor, and hy 9.30 they had started with pike poles and other equipment on the work of finally extinguishng the fire. At 10,25 the pumper was shut off, as the hydrant pressure was now considered quite sufficient. About eleven o'clock the two lines from Nassau street were taken off alto- gether, and with the other two the work of smothering the smoking ruins was continued. During the fire Walter Roughley and his brother, George, hoth mem- bers of the city fire department, received similar injuries. Walter sustained an injured left hand and arm when a falling cornice struck him. His brother was also injur- ed in the arm while fighting the fire, shortly afterward, and hoth received treatment from the first aid kit carried on the pumper. They then went on with their work. The building, owned hy the Ca- nadian Canners, Limited, Hamilton, and the loss sustained by Canada Carriage and Body Company, Brantford, are fully eovered by in- surance, the companies state. The Canada Carriage and Body Com- pany replied to a wire from the Oshawa Daily Times as follows: "Cannot estimate at present value of stock destroyed, but loss fully covered hy- insurance." Canadian Canners, Limited, say: "Plant of Oshawa Canning Company fully covered hy insnrance." Many Bodies on Hand The Merritt Paint and Auto Repair Company had little equip- ment in the burned structure, their paint shop and repair shop being in the rear part, which was not touched by the flames. On the lower floor they had several thou- sand dollars worth of Brantford bodies, made by the Canada Car- riage and Body Company. for whom they were agents in Oshawa. On the second floor the Merritt firm stored several cars, most of which were saved, Four of the automo- biles were burned, however, em- ployees being prevented from sav- ing them by the dense smoke which soon filled the building. Some of the bodies down stairs were also saved. $45,000 Furniture In the second floor was stored 32 lots of fruniture, which wil] ag- gregate close to $45,000 in value, Mr. J. Coleman estimates. This furniture' had heen stored here through the Coleman Cartage and Storage Company, and was entirely at the owmers' risk. It is under- stood that it is extensively insured. however. Mr. Coleman suffered no property loss in the blaze, but he will be seriously inconvenienced since this was about the only building in the city at all suitable for storage purposes. It had been divided into compartments so that each owner's furniture was in a separate room, and the same work would have to be dome to amy other warehouse used as a storage space. "The Merritt firm and Coleman's cartage have only occupied this building about a year, and when he first took over the building Mr. Merritt spent a considerable amount of money in repairs and alterations, which included the in- stallation of a mew heating plant and a mew elevator motor, No theory of definite yalue has been advanced as to the cause of the fire, so it still remains a my- stery.. It is understood that in all probability, the Canadian Canners will not rebuild, but will perhaps try to dispose of the property as it stands. DRIVER'S TEMPORAL ARTERY is SEVERED IN ACCIDENT Niagara Falls, Ont., Marc. 19.-- Abraham Lefstein, 20 Woodland avenue, St. Catharines, received severe cuts about the head this af- ternoon and was within an ace »f bleeding to death when the truck in which he was driving was struck by a larger vehicle driven by Ben- jamin Collins. Niagara Falls, N.¥. Lefstein's son was driving and following a street car and swung out when a collision occured. Lef- stein was rushed to Dr. McGarry's office, where it was found that the temporal artery had been severed. He is expected to recover. and writhed about, TORONTO STOCKS (Supplied by Stobie, Forlong & Stock . ou | Arnold Bros. .. 14 Bell Telephone ,., 166 Brazilian ....... 683% Br. Amer. Oil .., 36% B.C. Fish 83: Brompton ...... 86% F.N. Burt ... 70 Carlings .. 35% Canada Malting 35% Christie Brown .. 117 City Palry ...... 46 Cons. Smelters 269 Imperial Tobacco 8% Imperial O11 .,.. 39 Inter. Pete. ar Loblaw 95 Massey Harris .. 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Republican leaders greeted with silence Saturday the announcement by Senator Borah that donations are piling up for his personally or- ganized party fund to repay Harry Sinclair's $160,000 campaign con- tributions. Those few who would talk pri- vately about Borah's dramatic ac- tion took ome of two positions-- either that he is proceeding on a wrong theory or that even. if right, he is placing party leaders in an undesirable and embarras- sing situation which will do the party no ultimate good. Those who hold to the first pre- mise, agree with the remark of Senator Couzens. Republican, Michigan, that "to pay a thief back his money will benefit no one." The advocates of the second po- sition fear the political efforts of Borah's appeal to party members over the heads of the official party leaders, who, like Chairman Wil- liam Butler of the Republican Na- tional Committee. declined to fol- low his suggestion that a funa be raised. None of the recognized leaders of the party thus far have joined or in any way encouraged Borah's suggestion. None of the candi- dates for the Kansas City nomina- tion have made any public state- NEW Stock Ameri. Can. Amer. T T. Balt and O. Briggs Mfg. Baldwin L. Can. Dry. Can. Pac. Chrysler Congoleum Dodge "AY Dupont 36415 Erie 581% Gen. Asphalt 87 Gooderich 837% Gen. Motors 1767 Gold Dust 100 Hudson 9414 Int. Comb. 5138 Int. Nickel 96 Int. Papr TT% Kansas City 657% Lehigh Vly. 631% Marl. Oil 351% Man. Elec. 553% tadio 160% 911% 635 47 148% 23% 1873% 35% 26 R& > RR SNS RU -RR EC R R BU B J ~ TE EE Studebaker U.S. Rubber 1".8. Steel Wiys. Ovid. Woolworth Yellow Cab Grah. Paige ments. ARTISTS DISPLAY MARKED TALENT IN FINE PROGRAN Exceptional Ability and Technical Perfection Shown Unequalled Here MUSIC STUDY CLUB One of Best Programs Ever Staged By the Local Organization A much anticipated meeting of the Music Study Club was held last evening when a program of opera was given entirely by local talent revealing exceptional ability and a technical perfection worthy of ar- tists with much wider experience. The program was as follows: Arne--Rule Britannia -- Club. Lacome--Estudiantina, Ladies Double Octette; ILeoncavallo--The Prologue from 'Pagliacci', Mr, T MacDowell; Meyerbeer--Robert, Oh! Tu Che Adora Cavatina in Opera, "Robert Le Diable', Mrs. H. J. Begg; Mozart--Che Soave Re- citative and Aria from "Le Nozze di Figaro; Gounod--Ange Adora- ble, from "Romeo and Juliet", Mrs. J. P. Mangan and Mrs. R, J. Bale; Chopin--Fantaisie Im- promptu, Mrs. J. H. Lee; Review of "The King's Henchman" by Deems-Taylor, written by Augustus Bridle--Read hy Miss E. Tuttle; Donizetti--The Sextette fronr "Lu- cla di Lammermoor", Mrs. OC, AM. Mundy, Miss M. Ross, Messrs. W, Scilley, E. Jones, G. Fleming, Dr. Ferrier; DeBussy--Aria from Lia', Mrs. R. J. Bale; Mozart-- Recit. Eli Capitano, Aria, Non Pin Andrai, from "Le Dozze- di Figaro," Mr. T. MacDowell; Mozart--Avria- Non Si Pin, from "Le Nozze di Ii- garo'", (bh) Ponchielli--Suicidio, from 'La Giaconda", Mrs. J. P. Mangan; Verdi--Quartette 'One Morn If T Remember Well." from "Rigoletto", Mrs. Jack Smith, Mrs. A. Fisher, Messrs T. MacDowell and H. Salmon. The ladies' Octette in "Estudian- tina' showed its ability to interpret the lighter vein in song and was mueh enjoyed. The famous 'Prologue' of Pag- lincei with its remarkablbe accom- paniment so delightfully played by Mrs. McGibbon was given an ex- cellent and effective rendering by Mr. T. MacDowell as was also his Recitative and Aria from "Le Noz- zie Figaro'. Mrs. Begg who mane her initial appearance hefore the Club possesses a pleasing soprano voice, which appeared to good ad- vantage in her Meyerbeer number "Robert le Diable." Mrs. J. P. Mangan and Mrs. R. J. Bale in the Mozart and Gounod duos made an ensemble altogether pleasing and effective in blending of tonal qual- ity and appealing tenderness, Debussy's Aria from "Lia" writ- ten in his characteristic style so descriptive of theme was sung with fine effect by Mrs. Bale and well displayed her gift of interpre- tation in the emotional quality it 80 necessarily demands. Mrs. J. P. Mangan treated her Mozart Aria with true interpreta- tive skill and her distinct, rapid enunciation of Italian was ws'l done as was also the "Suicidio" which showed to full effect her ex- cellent powers of vocalization. The *Sextette" from Lucia and the Verdi ""Quartette" perhaps bet- ter known than some of the num- bers were admirably presented and much appreciated by the audience. The Chopin Fantaisie played by Mrs. Lee gave a pleasing variety to the program, and stamped her as an artist of fine pianistic abil- ity. : 'The Review of the "King's Henchman" as read by Miss Tuttle was of unusual interest as this modern opera is the first success- ful work in this field by an Ameri- can composer. and librettist, Mrs. McGibbon, Miss Woodwell, Mrs. Hallitt and Mr. Renwick were efficient accompanists of the eve- ning and added much to the enjoy- ment of the vocal work. The Club is indebted to the per- formers of the evening for so care- ful a preparation and production of difficult operatic selections. The DOG LEADS BOY ' TO DE..D BODY Newport, Ky., Mar: 20.--Through the efforts of her dog. the body of Mrs. Lucille Kinney, 45, dead since last Wednesday, was discovered to- day. The dog led an errand boy 10 a room in which his mistress, a wi- dow, lay dead from asphyxiation. The boy had taken a package io the re- sidence every day since Wednesday, Yesterday he opened a door and was greeted by the dog, which ran bark- ing up and down the stairway. The boy went upstairs to a bedroom where the woman lay dead. Gas jets on a heater were open. RELIEF BEING CONSIDERED FOR WHOLESALE MERCHANTS Ottawa, March 19.--Wholesale merchants in Winnipeg and else- where are protesting against a change in sales tax regulations which would cause them immedi- ately to expend a large sum in tax payments. Hithe:to the tax has been paid as the goods were sold Now it must be paid as the goods are bought by the wholesale mer- chants. Hon. W. D. Euler is con- sidering what he can do to grant | is to be the occasion relief. WHITBY Representative James Holden Phone House 15 Office 434 GIVES LECTURE ON BOOK OF JoEL Rev. T. G, A. Wright Pre. sents Bird's Eye View of Old Testament (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, March 21.--An inter- teresting blackboard lecture on the Book of Joel was r7esented by Rev. T. G. A. Wright, pastor of All Saints' Anglican Church, ap the regular weekly meeting of the United Cliurch Young People's League held in the church lecture room, last night. In the brief space of time at his command, Rev. Wright gave what he termed a bird's eye view of this important part of the Old Testament. word pictures he depicted the plight of Israel at the time of Joel when plagues of locusts were de- vouring every green thing in the land and the wealthier class were not heeding the starving people but still indulging in expensive lux- uries and strong drink. He pointed out that even as the fate of Eng- land hinged so many times on one man, as for instance Alfred the Great, the fate of the Jewish na- tion at this erisis hinged on Joel. This prophet called the people of all classes and even the smallest children to gather together for re- pentance and worship to God, and 80 strong was the prophet's faith that he gave definite assurance of the nation's salvation if this were done, The speaker, who showed him- self an ggrnest student of the Bible found many things in the Book of Joel which were paralleled by events of modern times. He refer- red to the beginning of the" Great War when so many citizens of the city of London worshipped in St. Paul's Cathedral, their prayers being directed to the saving ot the Empire in its crisis. He considered that God was in that mighty con- flict and saw in it a measure to break down certain barriers of na- tional and religious prejudice. Things were happening now which never would have happened before the war; such as Christian mission- aries being allowed to speak in Mohammedan mosques and Christ- ian ministers exchanging pulpits with: Jewish rabbis. Rev. Wright also used the words of Joel to re- fute the contention that children should not he admitted to church services. He pointed out that the prophet even ordered the parents to bring babes in arms to the great assembly for worship. Rev. A.M. Irwin, pastor of the church, thanked Rev. Mr. Wright for his address which he claimed was the hest, brief lecture he had had heard on the subject. Miss Pitts, who acted as chairman of the gathering, also expressed the league's appreciation to the speak- er, Following a pleasing piano selec- tion by Miss Dorothy Rice the meeting concluded with a hymn and prayer. Miss Jones accompan- ied the singing on the piano in able fashion, WHITBY CHIEF'S DOG HIT BY AUTOMOBILE Whitby, March 21.--A small col- lie dog belonging to Chief of Po- lice Gunson was struck and badly burt on Dundas street yesterday afternoon by a Ford truck travel- ling west. The dog was apparently crossing the road at a point just west of the Brock street intersec- tion when it was hit by the car. Yelping with pain it managed to drag itself to the side of the road where it lay down and soon quite a crowd had gathered about it. The chief was informed and by the time he had arrived in his car to take it away the apimal was quiet. Its injuries consist of torn ligaments in the right thigh and as the dog suffered no broken bones it may recover. A number of dogs and even cats have fallen victims to motor cars of recent date. WHITBY THEATRE TO MAKE ALTERATIONS (By Staff r) Whitby, March 21.--L. Dilling, proprietor of the Royal Theatre, Brock street, north, is taking out a permit for impovements to the front of his premises. The altera- tions will include an ornamental canopy hung over the sidewalk as is the style of the majority of cin- ema houses in larger cities. These changes will materially enhance the appearance of the building. OSHAWA MAN GETS POSITION (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, March 21.--Mr. Renaud, of Oshawa, and formerly of To- ronto, has been appointed organ- ist and choir leader of St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church, here. He is expected to assume his new duties on April 8th which Sunday of special communion services at the church. In! forts of First Night Production Spring styles were presented a' the Regent Theatre last evening for the second time during this week, and attracted much atten- tion, Dame Fashion has decreed, if one is to judge by the revue, that shades of blue will be the most popular for the coming season. Printed silks are also to be worn, and as Mrs, Saunders, representa- tive of the Pictorial Review pat- terns, in a short address last even- ing given through the courtesy of the Arcade, Ladies' ready-to-wear department, intimated that the small print will be the vogue for the morning wear with large de- signs for the afternoon and some of the French modistes are showing an extremely large pattern for the evening. A very striking sport cos- tume from lock's Ladies' Wear Shop, worn by Miss M. Callaghan brought out the importance of pleats in the spring ensembles. The costume was of white silk crepe with - Hollywood Hiti (a cherry red) hem and red pattern- ed bodice, worn with a white fox scarf. Miss M. Sprentnall display- ed a pretty sport dress of deep wine shade with bholerio and with a bod- ice of sand, printed figures at the waist, This dress shows the ever popular circular skirt. The sport shoes worn E, Richards, from Errol exclusive shoes store on Simcoe street north, won much applause and the formal and semi-formal shoes displayed by Miss Richards were very smart. She was delight- ly costumed in sand, for the first showing and in an ensemble of dull red with fox scarf for the second showing. The short plajlet of the fashion revue original and George the leading comedian applause throughout particularly in his part as the "extra" and as one of the send men in the minstrel show at the opening of the progam, GERMAN-RUSSIAN BREAK REGRETTED Berlin Paper Predicts En- try of American Capital by Miss Bruton's close was most Zarfus as drew much the evening at the Berlin, Mar. 21.--The rupture of commercial negotiations between Russia and Germany, caused by the arrest of German engineers in the Don region, has provoked all kinds of editorial comment on the foreign relations of the Soviets. The Vossische Zeitung, of ber- lin, sees in the situation a prob- ability of the exploiting of Rus- sian resources by American capi- tal. The paper regrets that the confidence with which Germany spent much money in financing Russian business has been rudeiy shaken and says: "The Russian again, but only with the United States." It is daily be- coming plainer that America and Russia need each other and what- ever Secretary Kellogg may say, Wal] Street and American business men generally are finding com- mercial intercourse with Russia more and more attractive. 'The coming American crisis will inevitably force Americans into business with Russia. On both sides that business will not be conducted on a puny scale. but in the method and manner conform- ing to America's own rise. "Americans will build Russia's transport system and fertilize that country with their industrial and agricultural products. No political considerations, not even the most astute British propaganda will pre- vail against this. "It would be a pity if Germany were left out of the running." BRITISH FIRM MAY COME T0 CANADA Representative of Yarrow and Company Shipbuilders Investigate Prospects John, N.B., Mar. z1.-- to this country for the purpose of looking into the possi- bilities of establishing a branch of his firm here, W. W. Marrin- er, of Yarrow and Company, of Glasgow, Scotland, a well-known shipbuilding firm, arrived here Sunday on the steamer Minnedosa. Indications looked good for the establishment of a branch of his firm in Canada. Mr. Marriner in- timated. It was the intention. he said, to either have a branch in this country or co-operate with some Canadian firms of similar line to handle his line. He also will inquire into the possibilities of the construction in Canada of shallow draft river steamers. Mr. Marriner will visit Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, and other rise of will the . aid giant Saint Coming places in Ontario. DRAWS BIG CROWD Amateur Cast Surpasses Ef. First Building Was Erected' SECOND SHOWING Interested History is OF SPRING STYLES Attached to Building Gutted by Fire Today on This Site Over 60 Years Ago -- Was Oper- ated By M. F. Smith Un- der Name of Oshawa Can- ning Company for Many . Years -- Building Across Street Was Also Visited By Disastrous Fire in 1907 The old Canning Factory, the main building of which was com- pletely gutted by fire this morn- ing, has a long and interesting his- tory, and has been identified with Oshawa since the now termed "Motor City" was little more than a village. Over sixty years ago the first building was erected on this site. Canada had just taken the great step to Confederation. (Charles Honey was the first to think the "hollow" a good loca- tion, and he built a frame build- ing on the site and manufactured fanning mills there. The next owner of the building was W. T. Dingle, who continued the business started by the origin- 3 Mussolini Foresees Eventual Settlement Rome, March 20.--Premier Mussolini expressed optimism toe day concerning am eventual under- standing on the "Roman question" involving the relations between the Vatican and the Italian State. The Premier was receiving a committee of the Centre Party composed of Catholics favorable to the Fascist regime, when the ques tion came up. The committee sub- mitted the program of the party and then held a friendly conversa= tion with the Premier, among the matters touched upon being the Roman question. Premier Mussolin stated that the relation between church and state has been much ameliorated and in- deed is satisfactory on almost every point so that the eventuality of a possible understanding be tween the two powers despite the many difficulties inherent upon such a momentous arrangement can be looked upon "with virile optimism." WINNIPEG DOOTOR SUES MINING PROMOTER'S ESTATR al manufacturer. The building had its first fire when Mr. Dingle was the occupant, and the factory was almost completely destroyed in. 1880. This reverse did not dampen Mr, Dingle's enthusiasm, and he rebuilt the plant. A few years later he sold out to Mark F. Smith of Port Hope, who a few vears ago died in Oshawa. Un- der the firm name of The Oshawa | Canning Co. Mr. Smith operated the first canning factory He re- ceived a grant from the town of $5,000 as a bonus, and some con- sideration on the taxes of the structure. The Canadian Canners of Ham- ilton, the present owners of the building, bought it from Mr. Smith, The building is no longer devoied to cannning, the lower floor of the main huilding being occupied by the Merritt Paint and Auto Re- pair Co., and the second floor was used for storage purposes by the Coleman Cartage Company and the Merritt firm. Across the road from the Can- ning factory is a building that has also had a long history in indus- try in Oshawa. This factory burn- ed down in 1907, and at the time the firemen had great difficulty in preventing the flames from spreading to the Canning Factory, John Stacey, still a resident of Oshawa, was the owner of the fac- tory at the time. The building and equipment were totally de- stroyed with the exception of some remnants of the walls. © Mr. Stacey was operating a planing mill on the site. The fire started in the early hours of the morning, and was quite a spectacular blaze. Mr. Stacey reconstructed the building and again started a plan- ing mill. He later sold out to the Matthew Guy Manufacturing com- pany of Toronto, who built cars and hearses. The Guy Company were among the first manufactur- ers in, the beginnings of the motor car industry. They also extended the factor, and were allowed a grant of £3,000 by the city. They were there until about 1918, a period of about three years. They produced the Guy car, which was one of the [first ventures in the motor field. They were unable to make the car "take," and failed. Mr. Stacey again stepped in, bought out the factory, and start- | ed apother planing mill in an ex- tensive way. Bastone and Reid, manufacturing steel engines trucks, were the next occupants, and it was later, in 1914, operated by Mr. Reid as an auto repair shop. The Ontario Pottery Com- pany took over the building in 1918, and for a time did an ex- tensive trade in china and pottery. They sold goods to the T. Eaton Company among others; and bad large kilns. They finally also sue- cumbed to the sinister influences that seemed to take toll of the firms using the building, and it is now just used for storage. We su n- pose some people will say that is just what it deserved. This building was seriously threatened this morning, but effic- ient work of the firemen prevented a spread of the fiames. It was recently sold by auction by J. W. Borsberry to Hugh Jef- frey who is the present owner. BABE RUTH PICKS "EM Sizing up the contenders for the approaching campaign, "Babe" Ruth forecasts the Yankees and Cardnals in the world series next October. Here's the way the "Babe" predicts the finish will be: American-- National-- Yankees Cardinals Athletics Pirates Senators Giants Tigers Cubs Indians Reds White Sox Braves Red Sox Robins Browas Phillies GOVERNMENT T0 ANNOUNCE BALANCE OF ITS PROGRAM Ottawa, March 20. -- The Gov- ernment will announce the remain- der of its sessional program with- | in a few days. This was stated in the House of Commons this after- noon by Premier King. in answer to a question by Hon. R. B, Ben- | nett, Opposition leader. and Winnipeg, March 20.--David R, Williams, local physician, has file ed action against the estate of the late Joseph Myers, well known mining promoter, Dr. Williams asks for a cash payment of $40, 000 from the estate, as well as an order for the delivery to him of a {large number of shares in the Bigo Gold Mine, Limited, and the Golden Vein Mines. The plaintiff in his statement of claim alleges that in 1918 he ad- vanced large sums of money ta Myers, and in return was promised a half interest is all mining come panies owned or controlled by the latter, Born ATKMAN--At the Oshawa General Hospital, Sunday, March 18, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. T, 8. Aik. man, 283 Richmond St, E., a son, (Roy). (68a) In Memoriam ANDERSON--In loving memory of our darling daughter Doris, whe died March 18, 1927, in her 7th year. March brings back sad memories Of a loved one gone to rest; She will always be remembered By those who loved her hest. Fondest thoughts will always ling. er Around the lies. Sadly missed by Mother, Dad, Brother. and Sisters, (63a) grave where Doris Card of Thanks Mr. Robert Morris desire to express their apprecia- tion for kindness shown during their recent bereavement, (69a) and. family Too Late to Classify STROLLER FOR SALE CEEAP for cash. Apply 111 Alma St. Phone 1415W. (68c) An HOME ANOWSN WHITE BLOS- som sweet clover seed for sale. Seed delivered to farmers at a dis- tance. Phone 163 r 13. WwW. J. Leask, (68a) Coming Events RATES 8 Cents per word cach in. sertion. pimum charge for each insertion, 85c. MADAME ROSE. PAUMIST AT 21 Maple St. Phone 2872F. Hours 2 to 9. (te) HEAR THE SACRED CONCERT, Thursday at eight o'clock at Sunday School Rooms, Arling- ton and Simcoe St. Best local talent. (870) FUN, FUN, FUN FOR ALL AT the Royal Templar Hall. Large box social. Good program. Song of England Hall, Thursday, March 22. Public invited. Jadies bring boxes. (87¢c) ART EXHIBIT AT LUKE FUR- niture Company, Thuisday, Fri- day and Saturday, March 22-23- 24. (67h) EUCHRE ORANGE HALL, . Thursday afternoon. auspices Past Mistress Cluy in aid Build- ing Fund. Good prizes. Refresh ments. 25 cents. (87h) MADAME NEVADA PHRENOLO- gist, Ross' Corners. Will be home Wednesday, Fridays and Satur- days. (68D) RESERVE FRIDAY, MARCH 30 for play entitled "Such a Girl" or "Be Yourself", by the Thorn- ton's Corners Young People. (68-70) OLD TIME DANCE OVER AR- cade each week. Wednesday and Friday nights. (68b) RUMMAGE SALE AT THE MAR- ket, Thursday, 2 o'clock. King St. Ladies' Aid. (68a) RESERVE SATURDAY, APRIL | 28th, world famous Westminster Glee Singers at St. Andrew's Church, afternoon and eveming performances, (68a) IN