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Nr -- Shop In Oshawa and Help Build Up the Town i Cid The Ontario Refor BR 4m $e eB wile ERAN GRA 9 4 All the News Whale it Is News VOLUME 51--No. 85 Published at Oshawa, Jat, Can da Tuesday, Thursday and Satu ay OSHAWA, ONTARIO, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1922 Yearly Subscription $3.00 Single Copies 5 Cents TEN PAGES DAUNTLESS 'Y' WORKERS GO 'OVER THE TOP' Heated Debate Ends In Council Asking That The Price of Coal Be Fixed Council Passes Resolution Sponsored by Fuel Com- mittee by Vote of Eleven to Four--Dealers Present at Request of Mayor, and Participate in Discussion CANADA GETTING LITTLE LINE COAL Declare They Are Doing Very Best, But Are Forced to Buy Supply from Independent Mines--Express Willingness to Have Provincial Controller Set Price J. A. Ellis, provincial fuel con- troller, will be requested by the Town Council to fix the price of coal for Oshawa. That was the decision that Conncil arrived at on Thursday evening, when local coal dealers, on the invitation of Mayor John Stn- cey, attended the meeting to answer any questions relative to the coal sit- uation in Oshawa that the council lors might direct to them, The de- cision to ask the intervention of the fuel controller was >mbodied in a resolution presented by Chairman W. J. Trick of the Fuel Committee. Incidentally, Mr. Trick announced that he expected that during the course of the next ten days eight of the ten cars of anthracite coal or- dered by the Town for September de livery would arrive here. . Practically one-half of the 'conn cillors came to the meeting prepar ed to battle with the coal dealers. All had' considerable data as to prices charged in other towns an: cities of the district. The fuel com- mittee's resolution was adopted only after a spirited and long drawn out discussion. The Discussion The opening gun was fired when the Mayor announced that the Coun- cil would hear any deputation which wished to interview the Council. Dr. Henry, who headed the depn- tation, asserted that the coal dea!- ers were not present as a deputation but present on the invitation of the Mayor. He and his colleagues world be pleased to answer any questions the Council desired to ask. The Mayor then reported om hi: trip to Toronto and his conversation with Mr. J. A. Ellis, fuel controlley, as given in 'Thursday's Reformer. He felt that it would be better if the Council and the dealers came to some agreement rather than have the fuel controller drawn into the controversy. Claims Price Excessive When the Mayor concluded Coun- cillor Trick declared that the price of coal in Oshawa was excessive, "The fuel committee," said Mr. Trick, "had a conference with the «oal dealers but we could not seem to get together." "I was sorry," said Dr. Henry, ris- ing to speak on behaif of the dealers, "that 1 was unable to attend the cou- ference. I was in Buffalo at the time trying to get coal. I will say, how- ever, that we are not trying to hoid up the public. Old line coal costs $8.50 at the mine but we cannot get any. The only coal available is sell- ing at the mines at $12 to $14.75 per ton. If anyone can purchase coal and sell it cheaper than we are do- ing then they are at liberty to do so. We are trying to avert a calamity. We bave received much harsh ecriti- cism for asking $20 per ton. Wo should really be asking $21." "Why is coal selling in Bowman- ville and Whitby so much cheapcr than im Oshawa?" inq.ired Council lor Hall. "Because," replied Dr. Henry, "the dealers there run their own boats to Oswego, thus getting lower freight rates. We are not making money (Continued on Page 2) »-- i | i r p Open Viaduct Nov, 14; Banquet Biggs Here Deputy Reeve Mason an- nounced at the meeting of the Town Council on Thursday evening that the new viaduct at Highland Creek would be officially opened on Nov, 14,' at 4 o'clock by Hon. F, C, Biggs Minister of Public Works and Highways, In connection with this mem- orial occasion It has heen pro- posed that a complimentary banquet he tendered to' Hon, Mr, Biggs, in Oshawa at 6.50 o'clock on Nov, 14, Mr, Mason asked the Council to make a grant of $100 toward the ex- penses 'of the banquet. The re- quet was referred to the Fi- nance Committee with power to act. Mr, Mason - stated hy way of explanation that tha banquet was being arranged to show the appreciation of the citizens between Toronto and Oshawa to Mr, Biggs for the interest evinced in the non- struction of the Kingston road. Guests will be present from Pickering, Scarboro, East anil West Whitby, Whitby Mayor and Board of Control, of Tor- onto, and, of course, the local civic fathers, DEAD BOY AND PAL STOLE A RIDE Took Fright When Engine Gathered Speed and | Jumped Off Between sobs, little six-year-old | Arthur Cotterton, pal of Alfred J. Murray, who was fatally injured when | his lower limbs were crushed beneath | the wheels of an Oshawa Railway | shunter on October 16, last evening | told the jury empanelled by Dr. H. 8. | Hoig, coroner, how young Murray met | with the accident that resulted in his | death at the Oshawa Hospital. Several other witnesses were heard, | but the evidence of the little boy who | accompanied Young Murray was the | main testimony submitted. Following Arthur Cotterton's story, the jury adjourned, and later return- ed with a verdict of accidental death and exonerated the train crew from all blame. The finding was as follows: "We find that Alfred J. Murray died in the Oshawa Hospital from shock due to injuries received from falling under a moving freight train operated by the Oshawa Railway Company, on which he was stealing a ride during passage from the Pedlar People works to Front Street on Third Avenue. No blame is attached to anyone, and we are unanimously of the opinion that death was entirely accidental." (Signed) George Morris, Foreman. Those who served on the jury fol- low: W. Alchin, F. C. Hoehn, W. Matt-- hews, A. Meredith, H. Sutcliffe, A. Ton- kin, B. Anderson, and George Morris, foreman. Crying Boy Tells Story So overcome was little Cotterton as he was being questioned that it was with difficulty that Coroner Hoig ob- tained a story from the boy as to how the accident occurred. The lads were pals according to the child's story. They had boarded the shunter while it was in motion. As the speed of the train increased they became frightened and had jumped off. Mur- ray's legs had fallen on the tracks and the wheels passed over them. It was the first time that the lads had stolen a ride. He had seen many other chil- dren stealing rides on the trains. Eye Witnesses' Stories seen the accident. however, when the lads had boarded the shunter. She saw the two MR. CLIFFORD AND THE COAL SITUATION ' (A Front Page Editorial) Oshawa citizens wonder why they are forced to pay $20 a ton for coal when neighboring towns and cities can get their fuel at $4 less than that figure, All up and down the line from Ilamilton to Kingston, towns bordering on Lake Ontario are paying $16 or less per ton for coal, while most of the citizens of Oshawa must pay $20 a ton or go without, The coal men of Oshawa declare that they cannot land coal in town to sell at any less than $20 per ton. If that be true, then there must be some outside influence at work which alike penalizes coal dealers and citizens, The only explanation we can give is that Oshawa has not a harbor, whilg the other towns along the lake have, and thus are able to bring in coal by boat. The Reformer holds no brief for the coal men of this town, and perhaps they have another explanation whieh justifies their charge of $20 a ton, but we are convinced that the lack of a harbor is the main reason why we are forced to pay $4 a ton more than our neighbors are paying, Mr, L. O, Clifford, M.P, for South Ontario, has an oppor- tunity of doing a real service to the constituency he serves, It is his duty to see that Oshawa is provided with a harbor. This responsibility has been. laid upon his shoulders, and the present coal shortage is driving it home with telling effect, Mr. Clifford represents the workmen of Oshawa. Does he propose to sit idly by while these industrious men are forced to pay out an extra $4 a ton for coal simply because Oshawa is not provided with docking facilities ? The member for this constituency can go to Ottawa and demand that a suitable harbor be provided for the town and district, When making this demand he need not go as a supplicant hat in hand asking for something he has no right to secure. Oshawa sends from five to seven million dollars a year to Ottawa in customs collections and does not get back one-thousandth part of this, Oshawa probably sends more enstoms returns to Ottawa than all the other towns on Lake Ontario between Toronto and Kingston combined, and yet this is the only place on the lake without a harbor, No doubt the member for South Ontario will be seeking re-election when Premier King goes to the country in the not distant future. For his own good The Reformer would advise him to do something constructive for the constituency he represents. What better service can he render than to see that this district is provided with a suitable harbor so that in another year we ean have coal brought here by boat. Then the working men of this town will be on a par with their fellows in neighboring centres, and not penalized to the extent of $4 per ton. This is not a matter of polities, but a matter of business foresight and good common sense, If he bestirs himself and makes his demand insistent enough, he can get an appropria- tion put through at the next session of Parliament for a suitable harbor for Oshawa. It is up to Mr. Clifford. Will he measure up to his responsibilities ? In this work he can count on the loyal support of The Reformer, and we believe on the cordial eo-operation of the Board of Trade, the manufacturers, the business men, and on the working men as a class. It is Mr. Clifford's opportunity, "Go Getters" Team Win Over "Speed Fiends," But Visitors Are Generous and Share Chicken Fare With Their Rivals--W. A. Dew- land Wins Gold Watch HIS TEAM MATES GET SWEATER COATS High School Team Also Makes Fine Showing--More Subscrip- tions Still Coming in -- Table Shows the Success of Each Team and of Each Division in Three Day "Drive" "Over the Top" very appropriately applies to the success of the Y.M.C.A, Membership Campaign which was brought to a close Thursday nignt, When the final results were made known prior to the banquet, it was found that the objective of 700 new members had been exceeded by eleven. On Wednesday this seemed to be an impossibility, but, as Mr. George Mec- Laughlin remarked during the course of an address early in the campaign that nothing was impossible, success in a greater measure than any one |dared to hope, rewarded the efforts of | campaign workers. | Largest Membership in History | The remarkable results obtained are |due to a great extent to the enthus- {ifasm of the campaign chairman, Mr. IC, E. McTavish. The organization | which he gathered about him was like a smooth working machine. So per- fectly were the arrangements made (that there were no drawbacks, each | worker knowing exactly the ground he had to cover and the responsibility which rested Pon. Hi. Great eredit iis due the diy col ; ody team he Syn bri i 44 {teams while the gther workers played {no small part in assisting to bring the J Pivots of Organization MR. GEO, W, McLAUGNLIN honorary chairman of the campaign, whose influence did much to make the campaign a success. "Never Say Die" Spirit of Workers Turns Apparent Defeat Into Victory; Canvassers Get 711 New Members 1 Great Enthusiasm Prevails at Closing Banquet on Thurs- day Night -- Chairman McTavish Congratulates the Workers and Thanks Them for Their Assistance. APPRECIATE HELP OF THE WOMEN Bouquet of 'Mums for Mrs. Mundy -- Continued Support Must Be Given by Members is Advice of General Secretary Galley -- Largest Membership in History With each individual worker realiz- ing that to insure the success of the Y. M. C. A. membership campaigu, there must be no shirking of duty. Every one interested in the drive de- voted much of his ume to it, regard- less of business or pleasure. The en- thusiasm was greatly increased by in- ducements for the workers in the way of suitable prizes. These were for members of the winning team and | membership of the YM.C.A. up to a | greater number than ever before. With | |a membership of the present size, the | { institution will also be on a firmer financial footing. This will make pos- | sible greater things in the future. The enthusiasm shown when the final results were announced was in-| tense, but mot more pronounced than it had been throughout the campaign. | The number of workers who attended the closing banquet was the largest during the three days, showing that no one was discouraged but had given bis best in order that the Y.M.C.A. Chevrolet Motor Co. Announce New Line; TRAIN LOAD OF MOTOR CARS WAS Changes Being Made to Provide More Room Prices Much Reduced More Than One Hundred Cars Are Being Turned Out Daily for Export by General Motors Cor- poration, in Addition to Filling Domestic Orders RECENTLY SENT TO SOUTH AMERICA No Anxiety is Felt at Present Time by Company Officials as a 3 OW Hel angii to Unemployment During Winter Months--Some Plant fill the place it was intended to pent i oy Mr. McTavish, in congratulating the workers, stated that every one had put his shoulder to the wheel in a magnificent manner. The chairman also took the opportunity of thanking his assistants, Mr. Anrdeil, | Mr. Robertson and Mr. Bergey, in completing such a fine organization. Tadies Prominent The committee representing the Local Council of Women, under the | direction of Mrs. C. M. Mundy, were | not . 'This committee labor- od-energetically and willingly during the three days preparing and serving the suppers in the gymnasium of the wy That their efforts were ap- preciated was shown by the many com- plimentary remarks Sade Vy several prominent workers ors- | ol dhe with three (Continued on page 5) -------------- On another page of this issue will be found one of the most important motor car announcements made or likely to be made this season in its effect on the motor car trade of Can- For some time past Tumors have been going regarding what General Motors contemplate doing with its new line of Chevrolet cars for next I With the new lines and new pri i 2 Hall, every Wednesday, commenc- honorary making a brief behalf rey a sented Mrs. Mundy | scene of the fire but despite the fact { | | MR. C. E. McTAVISH chairman, who directed machine: like organization which rounded up largest membership in history of local "'Y." FIRE DAMAGES A KING ST. RESIDENCE Chemical Engine Used Suc- cessfully for First Time by Firemen When fire broke out in the home of Mr. A. V. Drew, 442 King Street East yesterday morning about 9.30 o'- clock, considerable damage was done to the house but the loss sustained was not as heavy as at first supposed. The fire, it is thought, started from a spark in the chimney and had made some héadway before observed. The wall of the kitchen near the chimney, was badly burned and the flames did much damage to the ceiling and to the attic. A small hole was also burn- ed in the roof. The fire truck was soon at the {the fire bell ramg continuously. for more than fifteen minutes, it was no longer than that before a team ar- rived at the fire hall to take out the (horse drawn apparatus. | however. answered the purpose as the 'new forty gallon chemical engine was | used for the first time with great suc- | cess. Without the aid of water and the engine from the seat of the fire truck, the firemen were able to enter the house and turn on the hose without a minute's delay wait- ing for pressure. It was a matter of only three minutes before the flames were under contrel. The Ontario Regiment held "While he personally signed 27 The truck, | Ontario Regiment + | also to the leading individual worker. | Separate prizes were also offered to | members of the most successful team in the schools of the town, "Go-Getters" Win Possibly the greateslL interest was centred in the race between the "Speed Fields" and the "Go Getters." The winners were to be given a chick- en supper, while the losers were to be treated to beans. The total showed that the "Go Getters" were leading by 89, much to the disgust of the Speed Fiends. However, the losers were not disappointed for very long as the vic- tors, sympathizing with their unfor- tunate opponents, ordered that the same fare which they had been treat- ed to, be given to the "Speed Fiends." W. A, Dewland"s Team Leads The greatest honor of the campaign fell to the Jot of Mr. W. A. Dewland, who not only secured the greatest number of members himself but led his team to the highest position. new members, the members of his team brought the total up to 67. Mr. Dew- land is therefore entitled to the gold watch so generously donated by Mr. G. W. McLaughlin, while the members of his team will be presented with sweater coats, which have been donat- ed by Mr. D. F. Johnston. High School's Record The High School team, which was headed by Mr. J. G. Althouse, shared with Mr. Dewland the honor of hav- ing secured 67 new members but sep- arate prizes consisting of gymnasium outfits were awarded to members of that team. Great credit is due Mr. Althouse and his assistants for this magnificent showing. On the first day of the campaign 11 members were se- cured, on the second day 23 and on the third and last day 33. Mr. Dew- land's team turned in 14 memberships on the first day, 12 on the second and 41 on the last day. Similar results were obtained by other teams, due possibly to greater efforts being made toward the close of the campaign. The table given below will show the suc- cess which greeted the various teams. The "Go Getters." (Divisional Chairman) Ross McKinnon ist 2nd Day Day 13 9 3rd Day 5 Captains R. McKinnon E. Everson 4 0 17 I. Mcllveen 19 15 30 (Divisional Chairman) W. H. Hall 16 14 i" 12 WwW. H. Hall |W. A. Dewland | F. Chester and | W.H Ross § 12 21 C. A. Lander 7 Ll 12 (Continued on page 5) 17 4a ' |. 1 Rush of People its , first assembly parade of the season in the armories last night, there be-| ing a good attendance of all ranks. | Mank new members of exceptionally | smart appearance were taken on the . At a meeting of the of- ficers during the evening, the finan- cial condition of the unit was dis- | cussed, books submitted for inspec tion to the commanding officer, who expressed satisfaction at the healthy condition of all branches of the Pr it was decided to carry on competi- tive sport training, in which rifle- shooting will play a prominent part. All members displayed much enthu- - | siasm over the excellent prospects for a most sucessful season for the men and young men of the towa. Fie | i £had § Fur HER i £ ht J. J. Callaghan, superintendent of Oshawa Railway, on the stand ve- I fe i t a ie il the if { i t L : ; i ! |