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"A Growing | | Newspaper in | a Growing City VOL. 2--NO. 116 mua Daily Tones The Oshawa wa Dail Reformer OSHAWA, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 17, 1928 ADT HEATH OMPLETES LONG FLIGHT ives Back in England Af- ter Eventful Journey to Cape Town FLEW 10,000 MILES Was First Woman to Make Trip from Cape Town to Europe (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press Croydon, Eng, May 17.--Lady Heath, the first woman to fly from Cape "Town to Europe, arrived at Croydon in a light aeroplane from Le Bourget today, She thus com- pleted the 10000 solo flight {from Cape Town from where she started on February 12. Lady Heath experienced a number of mishaps during her long flight, including sun stroke and forced land- ing at Bulawayo" on February 76, where she was found unconscious on veldt. She had an attack of fever at Tripilo on May 1 and damaged her plane at Tunis But despite these mis- haps came through successfully, Lebourget, France, May 17.-- Homeward bound after the flight to South Africa, Lady Heath hop- ped off from Le Bourget for Lon- don this morning, GET SIX MONTHS WHEN THEY RETURN AFTER BANISHMENT Lyon, May 17, -- Ascasq and Dyrutti were each sentenced to six months' imprisonment today for returning to France after be- ing expelled for plotting against the life of King Alfonso of Spain, DESIRES FIXTURE OF BLAME MADE Regarding Shooting of Jacob Hanson--Rear Admiral Bal. lard Issues Statement (By Associated Press) Washington, May 17,--Rear Ad- miral Ballard, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard Service, told the Senate Commerce Commit- tee today fhat he desired the ju- dicial tribunal to fix the blame for the shooting of Jacob B. Han- son, of Niagara Falls, May 6, by Guardsmen, Pending such action, Ballard said, the Guard has suspended action on the case and upon the advice of U.S. States Attorney had declined to give up the men to the Civil authorities. 3 BRITISH, ONE FRENCH SEMI-FINAL ROUND WOMEN'S GOLF CHAMP. (Cable Service to The Times by (Canadian Press) Hunstanton Eng., May 17,--By virtue of victories in eighths this morning three British and one French player will compete this afternoon in the semi-final round of the British women's open golf championship. Miss Enid Wil- son and Miss Judith Fowler will meet in one 18 hole match and Mlle. Manette Le Blan and Miss 8. Marshall in the other, the final round of 36 holes will be played tomorrow. DEMPSEY PREPARES . STAGE APPEARANCE (By Associated Press) Los Angeles, May 17. -- Jack Dempsey today admitted that he had been undergoing a rather rig- orous siege of training but de- clared that it is to put him in shape for his forthcoming stage Appearance and not the start of another campaign to regain the heavyweight title. U. 5S. CONTESTANT IS ELIMINATED IN. {Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) Hunstanton, Eng., May 17.-- Mrs. Dorothy Hurd of Philadel- bhia, sole surviving United States Fepresentative in the British wom- £0's "golf tournament was elimin- ated three and two today by Miss issin Fowler, Ferguson Knew Not Liquor Con About "Padlocking" Canadian Press) (By Toronto, May 17. -- If, as has been stated, Ontario's Liquor con- trol Act is to be tightened through the introduction of the "padlocking" clause of it is with- out the knowledge of Premier Howard Ferguson. Questioned in this connection today in the absence of Attorney General Price from his office, the Prime Minister said he knew nothing wahtever about the pro- | posed change. \ Chinese Commander Desires Conference With Hon Peter Heenan to Confer With Steel Workers (By Canadian Press) Ottawa, May 17. -- Hon, Peter Heenan, Minister of Labor, left for Montreal on an early train today and will confer with parties concerned in the strike of steel workers. He is due to sail later today, it is understood, for Geneva, to attend the International Labor Conference. FAGUE-T0 MAKE FULL INQUIRY Into Crisis in Sugar Industry --Special Committee Will Learn Details (Cable Service to the Times by the ian Press) Geneva, May. 17.~An exhaustive inquiry into the crisis in the sugar industry by the League of Nations seems a certainty. A special sugar committee of international eco- nomic conference agreed today up- on the text of resolition emphasiz- ing the world wide importance of the problem and desirability for its urgent treatment and recom- mended to gouncil of the League to request e League's economic organization to undertake as soon as possible, investigation of all fac? tors influencing production, con- sumption, and international com- merce in sugar with the assistance of experts, The council subse- quently would decide whethar the special {international conference would be the best means of find- ing the solution. OLD COLLECTION SELLY AT AUCTION Valued Antiques of the Late Sir G. L. Holford Bring Astounding Prices (Cable Service to the Times by the Canadian Press) London, May 17.----A thousand guineas were being bid every few minutes in the sale today of the final portion of "the collection of the late Sir George L. Holford, equerry to King Edward VIL at Christie's auction rooms, which were packed with conneiseurs and experts, Fashionable women jostled deal- ers for an hour, prior to the open- ing of the sales and when the doors were finally opened the scene much resembled *"rugger scrum." 'The total amount realized at today's sales was approximately $1,800,- 000. The biggest price paid was 48,000 guineas for Rembrandt's portrait of a mran holding the torah. PAINFUL MEMORIES (London Sunday Pictorial) A man recently ' complained in court that he had to cook all the meals after he and his wife re- turned from their honeymoon. A lot of husbands wish they had done the same, Japanese Leader TChiet of Nationalists, Chian Kai Shek, Wished to Con- fer With General Fukuda Through Medium of Wire- less -- Request Was Re- fused--Jap Officer Would Only Negotiate Through Duly Authorized Dele- gate (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Pre Shanghai, May 7 Nother for- ces were moving into position today to battle against the southerners threatening Peking as British and other foreign troops prepared to protect their Nationals in Tientsin, fearing it would fall into the hands of the Nationalists, The Japanese chief of staff at Tsi- nan has reported that overtures were received from Chian Kai Shek, Na- tionalist Commander in Chief, saying that he wished to confer with -Gen- eral Fukuda, Japanese Commander in Shantung, regarding the Tsinan incident and asking for the wave length of the Japancse wireless sta- tion at Tsinan, | General Fukuda replied that 'would"not negotiate Wh wireless that the would To tale only with a authorized delegate of the Chinesel Chief of staff, adding that the de- mands put forward by Japan for sat- isfaction were unalterable. Peking, May 17.--Threatened by advancing Nationalist troops, Peking was tense today. Larger patrols than usual moved through the streéts of the native city and about the foreign concessions. London, May 17.--~A Reuter des- patch from Tokyo says yesterday's cabinet decisions, comments in offi- cial quarters and press reports all indicate that Japan is prepared to act on a moment's notice to prevent Chinese civil war disturbances from spreading to Manchuria. It is understood, the despatch con- tinues, that the government contem- plates a dispatch of troops from Kor- ea if necessary, and is considering the issuance of the statement to the powers explaining the circumstances, -- Tokyo, May 17--Government has instructed Japanese minister of Pe- king and Consul General at Nanking to deliver statements. to Marshall Chang Tso Lin; Northern dictator, and General Chiang Kai Shek, south- ern commander in chief, Statements embody warning that Japan cannot countenance any operation endanger- ing Japanese life and property. L Peking, May 17. -- Marshal Chan Tso Linn, norther dictator, following up his recent appeal for unity to "save the country from destruction" has issued a manifesto declaring that the Na- tionalist General Feng Yu Hsi- ang is in league with the Com- munist. Chang says he has de- cided that the expedition is neces- sary in order to complete the campaign against the Communists, It is generally believed in Peking that the main purpose of the man- date is\to hearten the Northern troops and it is not considered likely that the expedition will be organized. SATURDAY AFTERNOON SESSION FOR HOUSE OF COMMONS Ottawa, May 16.--~The House of Commons will meet at two o'clock on Saturday next and the sitting will terminate at six o'clock. There will be no night sitting next Saturday. Olympic Games Ope in Amsterdam Today Holland ad D Denmark De, feat France and Switzer- land in First Field Hockey Competitions --Ceremon- ies Precede Games: (Cable Service to the Times by the Canadian Press) Amsterdam, May 17.--The Olym- ned pic games opened today with four preliminary rounds in the field hockey competition. Holland and Denmark won early victories when their teamse defeated France and Switgeriang by scores of 5-0 and Simple ceremonies preceded "the first match}; the more elaborate program being reserved for the main athletic events beginning July 28, [DELIGHTFUL PROGRAM BY SIMCOE CHOIR x -- - Old Time Concert Ope of the Fine Features of Anniversary WELL PRESENTED Given Under Able Direction of Mr. Renwick, Organist and Choirmaster The choir of Simcoe Street United Church contributed their share of entertainment to the week's Jubilee program last evening in a unique and delightful manner. The entertain- ment took the form of an dldtime concert. Mr. J. H. RenwickiA the present organist and leader explehed in behalf of the choir, a heartyAvel- come to the large number present. He referred in an appropriate manner to the choir of former years, men- tioning specially Mr. John Ritson who was instrumental in laying the foundation of musical development in this community years ago. This gentleman was leader of the first choir of Simcoe Street Church, and his descendants. have ever been ac- tively iriterested in the musical life of the Church, one of these, Miss Jean Keddie, a granddaughter, be- ing a valued member of the present choir, Mr. Ritson also organized the first Oshawa Band. Bhe platform was appropriately arranged with furniture gathered irom homes of the older members of the congregation, the melodian upon which Mr. Harry Salmon played last evening, and the tone of which was remarkably true and sweet, belong- ing originally to the former leader, Mr, Ritson, while the portrait of this < same. was-bung. in the background of the stage. The entertainment was in the 'nature of a choir practice supposedly held about sixty years ago. Mem- bers were received by Mrs. Bateman, hostess for the evening, whose amus- ing portrayal of this character kept the audience in continuous laughter. For the dialogue running through the whole entertainment introducing the various numbers, the choir is in- debted to Mrs, Alex Fisher and Mrs. Bateman. This was cleverly written and its introduction proved a wel- come departure from the ordinary formal program effect, Mrs. Fisher and Miss Leah Garfow as Suspicious Ness and Delicious Ness were all that could be wished for in their roles of naughty chil- dren, Their duet, "I Don't Want to Play in Your Yard" was one of the hits of the evening, Sybil Langmaid as Mary Ann and Miss Keddie as Rachael Doolittle were quaintness itself, Mrs, Percy Maybee proved an ideal scrappy female as Mrs. Stubbins. She also sang very sweetly "Love's Old Sweet Song." Miss Vida Langmaid as Mrs. Splutterfuss looked after the music, making it plainly understood that as it wes borrowed, care should be taken of i es. F. E. Hallett as a prim old lady who hadn't been asked to sing a solo for forty years, provoked much laughter, Incidentally the choir took advantage of this same lady's birth- day to present her with a charming nosegay, Miss Jennie Taylor making the presentation. Mrs. W. A, Hare's fine rendering of the most enjoyable numbers, Sel- dom has® Mrs. Hare been heard to better advantage, while -her quaint costume added charm: Mr, W. Scilley's solo, "True Till Death," was also a splendid feature, while the duet, "The Singing Lesson," by Mrs. CC M. Mundy and Mr. George Fleming, was sung with true dramatic interpretation, Mr. Flem- ing was heard again with Mr. T. E. Jones in the fine old duet, "Larboard Watch." X Mr. Bryar, as Thomas Hopkins, and Mr, Harry Salmon, as Rufus Tightwad, were right there when needed. Indeed without Mr. Salmon most of the quartettes would have been trios. The choir was delighted to have with them for the occasion their old friend, "Billie" Paul, and to hear his fine old bass roll out in "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean." The ladies' quartette composed of Mrs. Hare, Mrs, J. V. Hill, Miss Ked- die and Miss Garrow sang the old favorite, "The Lost Chord." The' I-dies' chorus, "The Sweetest Story Ever Told," and full chorus, "Come Where the Lillies Bloom, conducted by Mr, Renwick as Prof. Teachumuch, were well sung and ad- ded variety, Miss Estella Mathie contributed a fine old piano solo ably assist- ed with accompaniments. Mrs, C. M, Mundy gave two appropriite read- ings. That there were some abitious as- pirants to operatic fame in the com- pany was proved by the fine rendi- tion of the sextette from Lucia by Miss Marion Ross, Mrs. C. M. Mun- dy and Messrs, H. Salmon, J. H. Renwick, G. Fl and T. Jones. Mg, Cyuil as master of of "Comin' Thro the Rye" was one) »| hundred shops * Believe "Italia" Has Reached its Land Objective (Cable Service to The Times by. Canadian Press ) Kipgs Bay, May 17.--The dirigible "Italia" had pro- gressed so steadily in. its flight over the ice covered Arctic that members of the base crew believed to- day that it had reached its objective -- Lenin Land-- 1,000 miles from here. ATLANTIC FLIERS HALT IN FLIGHT Are Delayed in 1 in Indianapolis on Account of Bad Weather Conditions (By Associated Press) Indianapolis, Ind., May 17.-- The Junkers F 13 carrying the trio of KEastwest Transatlantic fliers, left Schoen Field at Pong Benjamin Harison at 7.36 a.m. bound for Detroit. Capt, Koehl, Major Fitzmaurice and Baron Von Huenefeld arrived here yesterday from St. Louis and remained, ov- ernight when unfavorable flying weather was reported between here and Detroit. SUSPEND BISHOP FOR BAD CONDUCT Bishop Anton Blast of Co- penhagen, Denmark, Re. ceives Hearing Kansas City, May 17.--Bishop An- ton Bast, of Copenhagen, Denmark, was found guilty on two charges of imprudent and unministerial conduct and of imprudent conduct by the Ec- clesiastical Court of the Methodist Episcopal which reported its findings to the Quadrennial General Confer- ence of the church here today. The court sustained suspension of the Bi- shop following his conviction in Den- mark in 1925, on charges involving the alleged misuse of charity funds. "JOHN O' LONDON" IS WINNER OF PAYNE STAKES (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) Newmarket, Eng, May 17--Mrs, Arthur James colt, "John O'London", won the Payne Stakes this afternoon by a short head from Lord Rose- berry's "Caleford." back Lady Ludlow's was third. Seven ran. OCEAN FLIERS LAND AT FORD AIRPORT (By Associated Press) Detroit, Mich.,, May 17.--The Jun- kers plane F13, bearing the crew of the 'trans-Atlantic. Bremen, landed at Ford airport at 10.34 am. today completing the interrupted hop from St. Louis by way of Indianapolis. The fliers were met in the air outside the city by a group of planes headed by Edddie Stinson, and were escorted to the airport, Despite showers during the morning and theratening clouds, a crowd of 10,000 persons was at the airport to greet the Trans-At- lantic fliers. They aiso were met by the Mayor's reception commit- tee and the' party immediately tsarted for the city hall to be of- ficially welcomed by Mayor John C. Lodge. } A throng of thousands packed the streets around the City Hall to give the fliers an ovation at their first public appearance here after being received by the May- or. "Sleepy Lad" LOOTING, PLUNDERING CONTINUE IN TSINAN (By Cable Des Despatch) Tokyo, May 17. -- Official des- patches say looting and plunder- ing are continuing in Tsinan., One were raided last night. ceremonies, announced the items and carried the program succegsfully to a conclusion. "Old, Lang Syne," heart- ily sung and ever ybody joining in "God Save the King" brought to a close an evening of real enjoyment. The old time atmosphere was en- hanced by the quaint costumes worn by the ladies and gentlemen. The demure little maidens together with the more sombre costume of the old- er ladies, truly presented a picture not soon to be forgotten. Another length! Martin, equally Conferences Hon. Peter Heenan: Arranges] Meeting With Workmen Bridge Company -- States Early Settlement Looks Promising DESIRE MEN TO RETURN TO WORK Will Agree to a Maximum Wage of 90 Cents Per Hour Although Workmen Desired Minimum at 90 Cents -- Understanding is Said to Be Imminent (Bw Canadian Press) Montreal, May 17.--An amicable settlement of the strike of organ- ized structural steel workers here and in Toronto may be effected as a result of four parleys this morn- ing held between Hon. Peter Heen. an, Minister of Labor and officials of the Dominion Bridge Company and between the Minister and the delegation representing the work- men. "An early settlement of dispute looks promising," Mr. Heenun ao. clared as he hurriedly embarked on the 'Minnedosa' on which he sailed for England. In conference with Mr, Heenan, The Dominion Bridge Company of- ficials asked that the men first return to work and adaea tue pve posal that they would agree to the establishment of a maximum wage rate of 90. cents on. hour. The workmen's representatives held out for at least a minimum of 90 cents an hour. Consequently the Labor Department officials now will attempt to bring the parts roe gether on this basis, MONTREAL MAYOR [5 AFTER PERRON Says He will Smash Grip of Quebec Liberal Higher-Ups Montreal, May 16--The lid today blew off Me civic political plot which has. bubbled ever since elections on April 2, when Camillien Houde, mili- tant Conservative, routed Mederic trenchant Liberal, and became Mayor. On entering the City Hall( Mayor Houdc let it be known he planned to smash what he calls the grip of Quebec Liberal higher-ups upon the Montreal city administration, "After the last provincial elec- tions," said the Mayor today, "I wrote to a certain party that inside of two years I would cause Martin and Perron to disappear from poli- tics. I have succeeded in doing awly with Martin in one year, and I still have a year in which to get rid of the other," "Perron" is taken to refer to Hon."'J. L. Perron, Minister of Roads in the Taschereau Government, and, according to sundry Conservative speakers, big loss of the Montreal City Hall, who makes aldermanic puppets dance at will. This, by the way, is a charge that always causes the Minister much mirth. The Mayor's statement was part of a speech made at an aldermanic-ban- 2 oe in which he described his plight in a hostile City Hall, alleging that a constable has been placed to spy on him, that drawers in his desk are opened at night, that papers are dis- turbed, and that the executive com- mittee, the real governors of the city refuse to receive him and cling to "star chamber" proceedings. All this brought forth denials from Ald. A. A. Desroches, chairman of the executive, but the war is on, and will be continued at next Tuesday's bit TA of City Council. WEATHER HINDERS ARMY PLANES FROM (By Canadian Press) St. George's, Nid, May 17.-- With unpleasant-weather ail - © WEATHER er winds, unsettled with local or Friday, moderate winds and still unesttied, but partly fair. ¥ Between Minister of Labor andl Delegates and Officials of Dominion | Are Held' BABY BUFFALO AT LAKEVIEW PARK A new arrival was wel- comed at the local "zoo" at 11 o'clock this morning in the form of a baby buf- falo calf, and is an inter- esting addition to the rep- resentatives of the "thun- dering herd" here, which wused to roam the prairies of the Canadian and Amer- ican west. The calf is do- ing well and with the same qualities of all others of its kind is already scam- pering about the enclosure at Lakeview Park. Three calyes ware born last year but were later slaughtered upon permis. sion received from the gov- ernment, MOVE SAND TO FIND BOY'S BODY John Pyrek, 8, Believed to Be Buried in Landslide at Chicago '(By Associated Press) Chicago, May 17. -- Ten thou- sand tons of sand were being mov- ¢] today by volunteer workers to unseal the fate of John Pyrek, aged eight, missing since Mon- day. The playmates of the lad related yesterday that 'he had been buried in.a sand slide, CHANGE PLANS IN SEEKING SLAYER Will Start Where Murder Occurred--Clues Still Lacking Windsor, May 16.--Provincial Police working to solve the mys- tery surrounding ' the killing of John A. Kennedy, Windsor ac- countant, of .the Carling Brewing Company, whose body was found in a dense wood near Munroe, Mich., two weeks ago, said today they had determined to start at the scene of the crime and check back, every lead to where Kennedy was last seen. Both Provincial Police and Windsor detectives stil] adhere to the theory that Kennedy was *'ta- ken for a ride" and slain by pro- fessional thugs because he knew too much about the liquor export business, and papers ments which were found in Ken- nedy's room in the Wayne Apart- ments are still being looked over for any possible clues. PROSPECTS FINE FOR KING'S PLATE RACES SATURDAY (By Canadian Press) Toronto, May 17.--With fair weather in prospect,"the beautiful Woodbine Park greatly enlarged and with every promise of a keen race, the King's Platé, historic classic of the Canadian turf, will be run on Saturday's program, in- augurating the Canadian racing season, The race Saturday will attract interest as the test of greatest two- year-old of last year, Seagram's Young Kitty in her engagement as three-year-old with the finest of Province-bred competitors. It will be the 69th running of the race which is the oldest feature of any one continent. QUESTION Teacher: "Was Paul married?" ' ; Willie: "Naw! How could 'he get away at midnight if he was marred?" Revere and docu-| STEEL WORKERS STRIKE NEARING END IBRIDGE BILL THROWN OUT BY SENATE After Stormy Career Me: morial Project for Niagara | Falls is Killed 4 LOST BY ONE VOTE | Ontario Government and Park Commission Furnish Opposition to Bill (Bp Canadian Press)' Ottawa, May 17.--The killing of the Niagara Falls Memorial Bridge Bill by the Senate Comnrittee yes- terday terminated a stormy career of one of the several international bridge bills before Parliament this session. After many hours of de- bate in the Commons the commit- tee and in the House itself the bill finally reached the Senate where the counsel in support and 'in op- position struggled for most of the day, and in the evening tie bill was lost by eight votes to seven. Major opposition came from the Governmentof Ontario and the Nia« gara Falls Park Commission. Hon. Wallace Nesbitt, K.C., representing the Province, said Ontario was un. alterably opposed to the bill as traffic did not justify it and it would ruin scenic beauty of the Falls, Andrew Thompson, K.C., representing the Park Commission drew attention .to the fact that both Canadian and United States Park Commissions were opposed to it and that Governor Smith had announced that he would veto all such bridge bills when undertaken by private corporations. / ---------- | FIVE DROWNED AS BARGE SINKS Captain, Wife and Three Children Swept to Death in Chesapeake Bay PY : (By Associated Press) ce Annapolis, Md, May 17.--Everet§ Insley, 30, Baltimore barge captain, his wife and three small children were drowned when the barge Cal-« vert, in tow for the Urban, Va., sank suddenly in the middle of Chesa- peake Bay this morning, The fatnily were asleep when the barge sank, FRENGH ENTRANT REACHES FINALS Mle. Mamette LeBlon Qual. ifies for British Women's Open Championship 3 ; \ (Cable Service to The Times by (Canadian Press) Hunstanton, May 17, -- Mlle. Manette LeBlan, of Frince, and Miss S. Marshall of England reached the finals of the British women's open golf championship today by defeating Miss Enid Wilson, England, and Miss Jud- ith Fowler respectively. One up was the margin in both matches. Miss Le Blan and Miss Marshall play final tomorrow. SUIT TO PREVENT SALE OF ZION CITY Chicago, May 16--Suit was brought in Federal Circuit Court today to prevent' Wilbur Glenn Voliva from confiscating and misappropriating the. estate of Zion City, which is valued at $10,000,000. Voliva left last month on a trip a~ broad, after selling property for which it is estimated he received' $2,- John Alexander bought the Zion chy property orl- ginally for $75,000, Palmer's United Attractions un« der auspices Oshawa Park Fire De~ partment, Alexandra Blvd., Wests mount, May 15 to 24 Inclusive, Ade mission to grounds, free, (Cable Servi The Sydney, N.S., May TA possible marine tragedy was feared here to- day when two fishermen reported that as they were walking along the coast this morning they saw a large unknown steamer, which appeared to about be low in the water, di Marine Tragedy Feared When Fishermen See Ship Disappear Times by Canadien Press) ; two miles off dg Waterford, ul as the men had no glasses and could not get a good view of the ves: and no other word has been r ; which might indicate the ship was in'. danger, officials are waiting furthen information to support or confirm the report, '