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VOL. 3-NO .23 _ ghawa Daily Times OSHAWA, ONTARIO, SATURDAY, JULY 28, 1928 hike, Wedd . 1he Oshawa Daily Rétormer LETCONTRACT 85,000 BRICK FOR HOTEL Seven Carloads of Tile Are Ordered--Awarded to W.J. Trick Co. " RAIN HOLDS UP WORK Plumbing, Heating and Elec- trical Contracts to Be Let A contract for 85,000 brick and Seven carloads of tile, for the Gen- osha Hotel, King and Mary streets, has been let to the W. J. Trick Co., of this city, by the J. W. But- ler Co., Limited, Royal Bank Building, Toronto. The brick are for the outside facing of the ex- terior walls of the hotel, while the, tile will also be used in the exter- for walls. Rain of the last two days has held up work on steel erection, as it is dangerous for the men to work on the steel beams and columns when they are damp and slippery. Work has been commenced, how- ever, on the 100-foot tower in which the hoist to raise materials to the upper floors, will be install- ed. Laying of the steel joist is proceeding, and is now up to the fourth floor. Plumbing and heating and elec- trical sub-contracts will be let to- day or Monday, The Times is in- formed by J. J. Hayes, in charge of the local construction work. The awards will be announced early next week, and work on these trades, particularly the plumbing, will commence at once. ANOTHER GROUP | AT LAKE COTTAGE [Tent Installed on Grounds-- Donations Are Much Appreciated Once again the little tots at the Red Cross Fresh Air Cottage have completed a two weeks' sojourn and their places are filled with new recruits, happy to have the privilege of a much anticipated outing in the delightful atmosphere gt the lake and camp life. With the installation of a tent on the grounds eight more child- ren can be accommodted, thus making it possible to admit many more of those who so much need the benefit of this institution, Donations received throughout the week are: Shower of groceries form a few ladies of Christ Church contain- ed--20 lbs. of sugar, 24 lbs. flour, 3 jars of jam, 2 lbs. of icing sugar, 1 tin of Corn Syrup, 3 bars of soap, 3 jello powders, 2 tins pork and beans, 1 tin of cocoa; Covent garden vegetables; Miss Evelyn Everson-->5 lbs. of cocoa; Anglican Sunday School--supper and provi- pions, ROCKET TURNS AUTO OVER TRAVELLING 210 KILOMETRES AN HOUR Berlin, July 27.--The new rocket automobile had a secret trial on rail- way tracks near Steige, in the Harz Valley, yesterday afternoon, under the supervision of the Tyrolean in- yentor, Valier, Although the first two tests were highly successful, the third one ended in disaster and the machine was smashed. x Equipped with rockets, J. F. Eis- }{ made two starts, reaching a speed of 180 kilometres an hour, On the third trial the force of the roc- kets was quadrupled, with the re- sult that the speed attained increased to 210 kilometres an hour, Turning gp sharp corner, the machine was thrown from the tracks and com- pletely smashed, but nobody was hurt. Valier and his assistants said they expected this because the car was en- tirely constructed of wood, weighing only a little over 100 pounds, far too light for the fast run, Tupney May Announce "Retirement from Ring '(By Canadian Press) Greenich, Conn., July 28.--Gene Tunney will make the announce- ment of "the greatest importance," pext week, according to Sam F. Pryor, Jr., with whom he is stay- ing here. Pryor indicated it would be to the effect that Tunney had jpetired from the ring, -- he! Negotiations For Several New Plane Routes Planned (By Associated Press) New York, N.Y., July 28.--Aero- plane routes working in conjunc- tion with the railways are to be established between Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Winnipeg--between Minneapolis, St. Paul and Detroit, by way of Duluth and between Chi- cago and Duluth, if negotiations which are under way between the New York Central Railroad, Cana- dlan Pacitic, St, Paul and Sault Ste. Marie, Bueing Airways Cor- poration and the Mid-Plane Transit Company of Minneapolis, are suc- cessful. Another route is also planned between Detroit and Du- luth across Lake Michigan, but it will not be established until later, Lava Pours From Volcano After Earth Shocks (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) Manila, July 28--Shooting forth tons of Lava hundreds of feet into the air, Mayon, active volcano in Albany province, resumed violent eruption this morning after the entire surrounding coun- try side had been rocked by a series of earthquakes, A few hours later as the flow of lava showed no signs of abating and earthquakes and rumblings continued, the few persons remaining in the town of Libog, near the foot of the mountain, fled to safety. This was said to he the worst eruption of the Mayno since 1900, A new crater was opened about 500 feet from the summit of the mountain this morning, SMITH TRANSPORT LINKS THREE CITIES Philip Smith, Well Known Truck Man, is Back in the Game Philip Smith, who has had a long experience and connection in the highway transport business, has resumed operations under his own name "Smith Transport" with offices at Oshawa, Toronto and Hamilton. The headquarters of the concern in Oshawa are at the old address, 637 Simcoe street south telephone 346, where Mr, Smith has unexcelled facilities for handling and transferring freight and also for garage purposes, The Toronto office is at 840 Front street east, and two telgphones are available to customers in that city, Elgin 5523 and Waverley 13765, The Hamilton address is 17 Jarvis street, phone Regent 9839, Some confusion has occurred due to the fact that another com- pany purchased a number of the trucks formerly used by Smith Transportation Limited, and Mr. Smith was associated with this company for a very short time. He wishes now to make it clear, however, to his many friends in Oshawa and district, that he has no connection with this company or any other transport comany ex- cept the one mentioned above, Smith Transport, with the offices mentioned at Oshawa, Toronto and Hamilton. The new organization has nine trucks on the road at the present time, and others will be added as business requires, Mr, Smith is giving his personal atten- tion to the business and can assure prompt and efficient service to both large and small shippers, and re- spectfully solicits the business of both old and new customers, Ramsay MacDonald and Daughters Ready to Sail for Canada (By Canadian Press) London, July 28--Accompanied by his daughters Ishbel, Joan and Sheila, Ramsay MacDonald, former Prime Minister, left London for Southamp- ton this morning to take the Empress of France to Canada for "a holiday full of sun and leisure," as he ex- pressed it, Hon. Gilbert Greenal Killed When Auto Hits Motor Truck (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) London, July 28--Lieut. Hon. Gil- bert Greenal, son and heir of Lord Daresbury was killed last night when the automobile in which he was rid- ing collided with a truck. His widow was thrown from her horse and kill- ed while hunting with the Prince of Wales last fall. WEATHER Fresh northwest winds, fair today and Sunday; compara tively cool tonight. : FOUR DROWN SPEED BOAT HITS STEAMER Youths All of Holland, Mich- igan, Were Circling About Vessel Crashes Into Whirling Pad- dle--Two Young Men Injured (By Associated Press) Holland, Mich., July 28--Four Hol- land youths were killed and 2 com- panions were suffering from injuries today as a result of a collision last night between a speed boat in which they were riding and the passenger steamer, City of Holland, The dead are, Paul Landwehr, 21, son of a Holland millionaire furnace manufacturer; John C. Nystrom 14, Earl Van Lente, 18, and Jom Arends, 32, all of Hollagd. Witnesses said the speedboat had circled the steamer several times when its steering gear gave away and it crashed head on into the whirling paddle blades of the steamer, Two young men injured were drown- ed, their bodies have not been re- covered, : RAIN MARS FINAL DAY'S GOLF PLAY Threatening Weather Ham- pers Competitors for Can- adian Open Title (By Canadian Press) . Toronto, July 28--Heavily clouded skies and a rain soaked course usher- ed in the final day's play of the Canadian Open Golf Championship at Rosedale Golf Club today, The early morning downpour had ended before the first pair teed off but the threat of rain remained and it is probable that heavier stroking will be in or- der among the early starters. Sixty nine Qualifiers will take up the final grind of 36 holes with Walter Hagen, British Open Champion, leading the field, and Archie Compston, Great Britain, second, JITNEY DRIVERS LOSE-THEIR APPEAL Are Represented By D. A. J. Swanson of Oshawa-- Magistrate Upheld Hamilton, July 27.--The appeal of the jitney drivers from convic- tions in Police Court by Magis- trate Jelfs when he imposed fines aggregating $4,000 was quashed by Judge Brandon in Division Court this afternoon. His Honor held that the argument of the ap- pellants was irrelevant in his court, he unhesitatingly upheld the convictions of Magistrate Jelfs. Judge Brandon's action, how- ever, does not mean that the jit- ney traffic must now cease forth- with, as the jitneys have pending an application to the Supreme Court for a mandatory order com- pelling the Hamilton Board of Police Commissioners to {issue licenses. It was because they oper- ated without licenses that Mugis- trate Jelfs imposed his convictions. This issue in Supreme Court may not be heard until September, but the city, it is said, will endeavor to have it disposed of as soon as pos- sible, The jitney drivers were rep- resented by A. J. Swanson, K.C., of Oshawa, and Roy Jumor of this city. The Board of Police Ccmmis- sioners was r.presented by D. L. McCarthy, K.C.; of Toronto, and A. J. Polson, Assistant City Solicitor. STEERING GEAR BROKE Jand t 1 Graceful curves have been substituted for straight lines in the 1929 McLaughlin-Buicks announced this week. The new convertible coupe at the left is shown with the short-spoked demountable wood wheels introduced as optional equipment, At the lower right is one of the four-door sedan models and above it a head-on view of the two-door sedan showing the gentle '"swelling' of the body and the arched win. dows characteristic of the new car. The airplane-type instrument board is seen at the lower left, Hundreds of Citizens at First Public Showing of 1929 Buick Car Models The first public showing of the 1929 McLaughlin-Buick models was opened last evening in the Execu- tives' garage of General Motors of Canada, Limited, which is situated behind the company's head office building, William street, A considerable number of citizens availed themselves of the opportun- ity to see the pre-showing of these models, and many more are expected to visit the spacious new $50,000 gar- age building. About 25 models are on display, and much interest is indicated in the new features that this year's McLaughlin-Buick con- tains, There is a total of 17 regu- lar models, and as well some of these are being shown with available special equipment, THUGS WOUNDED BY OWNER WHEN CAUGHT IN HIS DRUG STORE (By Canadian Press) Montreal, Que, July 28--Herve Rousseau and Ferdinand Hetu were shot and seriously wounded early this morning by Wilfred Gagnon when he found them in his drug store shortly after he had closed it for night, One of the men dropped on the spot when Gagnon opened fire e third was arrested when he appeared at ment, the hospital for treat- ------------ LIGHTNING BOLT STRIKES STEEPLE Crops in North York Are Levelled By the Storm Newmarket, July 27.--Damage as yet unestimated was caused to the Newmarket Presbyterian church about 10 o'clock this morning when a lightning bolt struck the weather- vane on the steeple, followed the steel down the south side of the building, entered the church via the electric light wires and ended with an explosion at the fuse box. On its course, the lightning laid the south side of the steeple bare of shingles and ripped bricks from the walls below. Entering the church, the bolt scattered plaster and scant- lings throughout the auditorium and blew the fuse box to atoms. Bricks from the side of the steeple were thrown more than 100 yards from the building by the lightning, being found beyond the adjacent houses. , Feathered inhabitants of the belfry were rudely ejected by the shock. Nests that had lain undisturbed since the steeple was built were strewn far and wide, and the dead bodies of birds were gathered up some distance from the scene. No fire resulted from the bolt, though the depart- ment answered a call, Worst Storm of Season The storm was the worst exper- ienced in North York this year. The telephone system of the Toronto Transportation Commission was put out of business by a bolt about the time the church was struck, all the stations up to Sutton being out of communication. Damage to crops from the rain has been extremely heavy, the deluge of the early morning laying the grain low and delaying haying operations indefinitely, Farmers report that with a poor drying season and a scarcity of harvest help, prospects of gathering the hay are remote, and in many cases it will be left to rot in the fields, wv ®t I APPRECIATION OF TIMES REPORT Regarding Conservative Pic- nic Received from President of Association A Letter was received at The Times office this morning from Dr, James Moore, president of the On- tario Riding Conservative Associa- tion, expressing the appreciation of the association of the accurate man- ner in which The Times reported the Bennett picnic at Lakeview Park of Saturday, July 21, Dr, Moore's let ter speaks for itself: Oshawa, July 25, 1928. Mr. A. R. Alloway, Editor Oshawa Daily Times, Oshawa, Ontario. Dear Sir,--On behalf of the Man- agement Committee of the Picnic held in honor of Hon, R, B, Ben- nett on the 21st ult,, I desire to express our thanks to your press for the assistance rendered in giv- ing splendid notices of the event before the date, and for your ac- curate account of 'the proceedings from the commencement at Whit- by until the close at Lakeview Park ,on Saturday evening, Your photogravures of special events of the day were excellent and were. much appreciated by your Conservative clientele. With your kind permission T would like to express our grati- tude for the assistance rendered by all the citizens of the district who contributed to the success of the gathering and especially to the officers and members of the Me- Donald Cartier Club of Oshawa, BURLINGTON MAN FATALLY INJURED Hamilton, July 27--Thomas M. Harrison, aged 36, of Burlington, whose right arm was amputated last night at St. Joseph's Hospital in an eftort to save his life, died today. He was injured at Burlington early last Tuesday when the automobile in which he was riding with Michael O'Reilly Jr. and R. Macklin grazed a truck, Mr. Harrison's arm was crushed terribly when ground be- tween the sides of the two vehicles, Doctors last night believed that am- putation of his arm might save Mr. Harrison's life, but complications had developed, and he did not rally. An inquest will be held. The truck is owned by the Stacy Transport Com- pany. Mr. Harrison had conducted 2a motor accessory business in Burling- ton for the past year with Mr. Mack- lin. Prior to that he was in busi- ness at Weston. He was born at Bradford, and is survived by his father and brother, Frederick, in Cooks PETTY THIEVING REPORTED HERE: "HOUSES ENTERED Bicycle Stolen, Tools of Car Stolen from Home of M. Tonkin Four petty but nevertheless se- rious 'thefts were reported to the local police last night, A blue C, C.M, bicycle with a red painted rim was stolen from in front of Steel's store early in the evening, belonging to Frank Boyce of Osh- awa boulevard, Some time between midnight and the early hours this morning, someone entered Pasko and Plaz- za's residence at 359 Ritson road south, and carried off an unusual booty of three glass knobs and six door locks, Probably around the same time as this was happening, someone en- tered the home of M. Tonkin of 123 Ritson road south, and in addition stole the tools from his car, which was outside. Mr, Ton- kin valued his loss at $25. At about nine o'clock this morning, Mrs. McKinnon of number 4 apartment, Simcoe Manor reported to the police that someone had taken her son's tricycle during the night. The police are investigat- ing all these reports but as yet no arrests have been made, MISSIONARY AT CALVARY BAPTIST Rev. Alexander Miller, China Inland Mission, to Speak Sunday The Rev. Alexander Miller, of China Inland Mission, who has spent 34 years in China, will speak in the Calvary . Baptist Church on Sunday 29th July, at 11 am. Mr. Miller has a large cxperience in Bible School work in the Che- kiang province. Also in church and evangelistic work, and has a deeply interesting story to tell of his work .and travels. He is also geographer for the China Inland Mission and Bible Societies, GUARD KILLED AS SEVEN PRISONERS ATTEMPT ESCAPE (By Press) Houston, Texas, July 28--Henry Ward, guard at the Imperial State Farm, was killed and two sheriffs and two convicts were wounded last night following a break for free- dom by seven prisoners at the farm, Five escaped. IMMIGRANT LEAPS TO DEATH FROM 75-FOOT SPILLWAY Wignipeg, July 26.--Paul Mek- oweski, a recent immigrant to Canada, ended his ljfe in spectacu- lar manner when he plunged 75 feet from the spillway of the Mani- toba Power Company's dam at Lac du Bonnet, Man., yesterday afternoon. The cause of his action is unknown, - ~~ ~~ 10 Cents a Week; 2 Cents a Copy. Creatii of Athletes of 47 Countries Appear in Parade Before Prince The Olympic Contestants Present a Fine Picture With Variegated Sport Costumes -- All Stand to' Attention as National An. them is Sung NATIONS MARCH AROUND STADIUM France's Olympic Team Withdraws from Opening Parade at Last Minute as Result of Row Yesterday With Gatekeeper--Threat- en to Drop Out of Games .(By Canadian Press) Amsterdam, Holland, July 28.-- The Ninth Olympiad of the mod- ern era was opened this afternoon by Prince Consort Henry of the Netherlands on behalf of Queen Wilhelmina, Athletes of 47 coun- tries, a record in Olympic history, filed before this Mecklenburg duke upon whom, in the Queen's ab- synce, fell the honor of repre- senting the ancient Royal House of Orange Nassau, France's Olympic team withdrew from today's opening parade at the last minute as a result of a row with the gatekeeper begun yester- day, and there was a threat of their quitting the actual competi- tion. Duties' authorities, through the general Olympic secretary, immedi- ately issued a statement saying that the French withdrawal was caused by the weather. It was learned, however, that the action was the result of an encounter yesterday in which one of the French Olympic officials was struck by a Dutch gate-keeper who had refused him admittance. The committee's failure to discharge him is said to have caused the withdrawal today. The House of Orange Nassau, presenting a colorful picture in va- riegated sport costumes, the cream of the world's athletes stood at at- tention as the historic national an- them 'Wilhelmus Van Nassaen" was struck up by the Royal Mili- tary and Marine bands and sung -by a massed chorus of 1,200 voices, No sooner was the Royal party seated than the historic march of the nations into and around the Stadium began. They then formed in the centre and listened to an address by J. T. Debisser, former minister of Fine Arts, reviewing the Greek idea of Olympic compe- tition and admonishing contest- ants to conduct themselves accord- ing to the old Greek ideal of friendly and sportsmanlike rivalry. The question was raised whether the . French athletes who missed taking the Olmpic oath by not at- tending the inaugural could com- pete in the games. M. Reichel, 1s- sued a formal statement and said the French ambassador would be consulted before a decision was reached, He added, however, that it 'was unlikely the team would be withdrawn as that would be unfair to the athletes. SEVEN TIMES REEVE RESIGNS HIS OFFICE Port Arthur, July 27--Due to alleg- ed irregularities at the polls, which he says he does not care to discuss, George W. Ibey, seven times elected and never defeated Reeve of the Municipality of Shuniah, today hand- ed in his resignation to Russell Meikle, Secretary of the municipal- ity. He said he had been asked to run in another election, but had not fully decided, Nominations for Reeve are called for Aug. 3, with election on Aug. 18, if an election is meces- sary, in the event of two or more candidates being nominated. No Hostile Move Against Italia Crew on Train (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) . Stockholm, Sweden, July 28. --Although there have been inquisitive onlookers at every station, the passage of the survivors of the Italia through Sweden has not been attended by any hostile demonstration, The car of the Italians was coupled to a train so that ev- ery one could pass through it freely and they took their meals in a general dining car, TIMES WILL PUBLISH BIG ISSUE SOON Will Feature All Phases of the City's Progress and Development A "GREATER OSHAWA" , Special Attention to Newt Buildings--Last Call to Advettisers 2 Oshawa's rapid and substane tial growth in all {ts phases will be vividly portrayed by word and picture in the 'Greater Oshawa Edition" of The Oshawa Daily Times, which it is expected will be published next Saturday, August 4, This isue, which will contain from 64 to 72 pages, will tell tha story of Oshawa's recent progress in a very comprehensive way, Building development and cone struction work of all kinds will bes a leading feature of the issue, but all phases of city life will also be reviewed and pictured, The Times staff has been at work on this number for the past six or eight weeks, the special features being in charge of G. W. N, Day, an experienced newspaperman and a former editor of the Contract Record and Engineering Review, one of the leading journals in tha building and construction field, Many new pictures are being take en and a feature of the illustrated section will be a mosaic air map of the city prepared by the De« partment Militia and Defence and which will be reproduced in the issue by special permission. Thig map will occupy a full page, The advertising department of The Times has been endeavoring to call on all of the leading business firms of the city, but has found it physically impossible to cover the entire field and would greatly ap- preciate it if any business men who have not been called upon, and who desire space in this "Greater Oshawa Edition," would call The Times office, Advertis- ers are specially asked to have all copy, cuts, ete., ready by Wednes- day of next week or earlf gy # arlier If pos Copies of the "Greater Oshawa Edition" wil be distributed as part Of the regular issue for the day of bublication to all regular subscrib- ers, The newsstand price will bs 10 cents per copy, and extra copies will be available, wrapped in special wrapper ready for mailing, if, desired, ! T. E. Flaxman, Bowmanyille, was yesterday awarded the contract for the construction of the basement of the parish hall of Christ Church, Mary and Hillcroft streets. The contract price is in the neighborhood of $11,000, Several tenders were received on this job, including three Oshawa tenders, 2 from Toronto and some from other places, says Rev. R. B. Patterson, pastor of the parish of Christ Church. Rev. Mr. Patterson stated that the tender of Mr. Flax- man was not the lowest submitted, but was regarded as the most satis- Award Contract for Basement of Christ Church Parish Hall factory by the church officials. Work on the b nt will e next week, and it is expected to be finish. ed by October 15. This section of the church which is being built now will seat about 300 people. The Parish Hall is one wing of a structure that will be L- shaped when completed, the other wing being the church proper with a tower at the junction of the two wings. When completed, the build- ing is expected to he a fine and somewhat costly structure, and a credit to the resi ial section of the city in which EE lomsted iis : ,