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The Osha 1he Oshawa Daily Retorme" h | wa Daily Times Published at Day Escopt OSHAWA, ONTARIO, MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1928 10 Cents a Week; 2 Cents a Copy. TWELVE PAGES VOL. 3--NO, 135 r HUNTERS FINED FOR SHOOTING ON GAME PRESERVE Toronto Men Penalized By Magistrate Clark -- Land Protected By Crown (Special to The Times) Pickering, Dec. 10--Three Toronto citizens, Sam Scala, Louis Scala and Joseph Skena, were arrested by P.O. Taylor, on Friddy, while shooting on the Crown Game Preserve, in Pick- ering 'Township, and were brought before Magistrate Clark on a charge of violating the Game and Fisheries Act. They were found guilty, and fined $15, $10, $10 and costs respec- tively. This is the second time in a fort-night, that men from Toronto have come into the Township and shot game in the Preserve. As the parcel of land is protected by the] Crown, ignorance of its _ boundaries is no excuse for shooting in it. PRESENTATION I WADE TO SENATOR SHITH, WINONA Employes Give Him Hand- some Gift on His Seventy- fifth Birthday Grimsby, Dec. 10--Saturday was a red-letter day at Winona, when the seventy-fifth birthday of Senator E. D. Smith was celebrated at the offi- ces of E. D. Emith & Sons, limited. All the employes from the various branches of the firm gathered to honor Senator Smith, who had since the inception of the business in 1882 personally associated himself with them. The offices were beautifully decor- ated for the event. A photograph of the Senator, draped with the Union Jack, hung wh one of the walls. ord His Bond When all had assembled M. W. Matchett, on behalf of the employes, presented the Senator with an illu- minated address and briefly sketched his career. He said among the reasons for his marked success were the choice of ancestors of United Em- pire Loyalist stock, and education which in later years enabled him to handle his business successfully; his choice of a helpmate, with her con- stant devotion and sound advice, hard work and close attention to . business, and strict honesty in all his dealings to the extent that all who knew him would accept his word as his bond. Silver Tea i He then called on Milo Wilbur, the firm's oldest employe, to present the Senator with a solid silver tea ser- vice, suitably engraved, and on Miss Nettie Davey to present Mrs. Smith with a basket of beautiful cut flowers. Senator Smith was deeply touched by the expression of good-will and affection that was cverywhere evi- dent. In thanking the employees he briefly recounted his experience since school days in the business world. He first started farming, then grape- growing, fruit-growing and market- ing, nursery business, jam manufac- tering and the growing of flowers. Con, tions After this ceremony was over 2a reception was held, in which each employe paid personal respect, and tendered congratulations to the guests of honor. During the day a great number of telegrams were received from outside points congratulating the Senator on reaching the three-quarter-century mark Among the guests present at the celebration , Senator Smith's -75th birthday at Winona on Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Conant of this City. Mrs. Conant is a daughter of Senator Smith. Follow ing the day's festivities, a family dinner was held at which relatives and friends were present.' $20,000 FIRE (By Canadian Press) Glace Bay, N.S, Dec, 10--One building was burned to the ground another partially guttered and six families were rendered homeless by a $20,000 fire at Caledonia early OUTCOME --General Condition Holds Warning That ouslv Ill two or three days will be critical is distinctly possible. that a grave condition existed. and the government. last day or two. They reported despite a restless night and that what improved. The admonition at close, how Anziou would likely be anxious. was encouraged by the intimation, London, Dee. 10--Lord Dawson lasted 'more than two hours, much longer than usual. IN DOUBT King George's Condition Causes Great Anxiety Improved, But Bulletin Royal Patient Still Seri- (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) London, Dee, 10--England this evening was waiting with tense anxiety for further official bulletins on the progress of King George. Fleet Street, the great metropolitan newspaper centre and the whole public have heen reluctantly forced to the conclusion that the next ones for His Majesty. Three weeks of grievous illness have so underminded the King's recuperative powers and so severely taxed his heart, that his life is in danger, not that this eventuality must be expected, but that it Grave Condilion Offcial bulletins have not given the public much upon which to base an accurate opinion regarding the King's condition, but the use of the word "anxiety" was interpreted as a distinct warning Whether the king's physicians have real hopes of His Majesty's recovery is not known. As usual they are keeping their views to themselves, and those immediately connected with the royal family Anziety Continues London, Dee. 10--King George's condition is still causing anxiety. The king's physicians made this clear in their bulletin this morning which otherwise was somewhat more encouraging than those of the that his temperature was lower his general condition was some- ever, that anxiety must continue, held the warning that the royal patient was still very seriously ill and that the outcome was in doubt. s Days There was reluctance in Palace circles to comment on today's bulletin. It was understood, however, that this and succeeding days The doctors' consultation this morning The public this afternoon, that Queen Mary hoped to be able to fulfil her engagement to unveil the Mercantile Marine Memorial Tower on Wednesday. No Change : of Penn and Sir Stanley Hewett spent forty five minutes at Buckingham Palace this afternoon. Des- pite the special visit it was authoritatively stated there was no change in the King's condition since morning. z Ind Queen R London, Dec. 10--Queen Mary did not leave the palace this afternoon, much to the disappointment of the crowd which was eager to show its sympathy. 4 progress of the Prince of Wales as he neared home. Preparations were made to expedite his journey, and it was learned that the destroyer Porth had been placed at his disposal for the voyage from Boulogne, France to the English coast. Princess Victoria London, Dec. 10.--Princess Vic- toria, sister of King George, called at the palace this afternoon. She was taken to the apartments of he queen. Losing Ground London, Dec. 10.--According to all indications, King George is losing ground. § ' The fever iffduced by the conges- tion in his right lung persists, and the monarch is now so weak after three weeks of illness that an opera- tion involving insertion of a drain- .age tube under a general anaesthetic, is considered dangerous, This situa- tion, indicated in special dispatches last ni ht, is inferentiallyt confirmed by the doctors bulletins this morning and tonight. y Li Some Time Assuming the worst, it seems likes ly that the Prince of Wales, now on the last lap of his 6,000-mile dash to his father's bedside from East Africa, will .see the King while still living. That the King may linger some time before the vital forces ebb is the consensus of ical opinion, The Prince may reach London by Wed- nesday morning. LX : That the = surprising resistance shown by the King during his long ordeal, signalled in many bulletins by the recurrent phrase, "his strength is mainta'..ed," has mow weakened, is admitted for the first time. After a consultation of an hour ahd Dawson of Penn, and Sir Stanley Hewett, the royal physicians, issued a bulletin containing" the ominous statement that "prolongation of the fever is having the inevitable effect exhaustion." And in the evening the doctors said, "there is no diminution in the exhaustion referred to in this morning's bulletin." Both bulletins for he Sigh Se mentioned the pulse as being y, and chronicle "several hours sleep" and a "quiet day." "BIG Lugano, Switzerland, Dee. 10.-- Meetings of the "Big Three" states- men, who formuted the Locarno Pact were today eypected to do much to lessen the tension in Eur- ope. Dr. Gustav Stressmann, Ger- man Foreign Minister, Aristide Briand, French Foreign Minister, and Sir Austen Chamberlain, Brit- ish Foreign Secretay, are holding (Cable Service to The Times by The THREE" STATESMEN HOPE TO LESSEN TENSION IN EUROPE Canadian Press) {conferences in connection with the session of the League of Nations' Council. The question of removing the allied army of occupation trom German soil has been causing some friction. Statesmen attending the council hope' that the conference of British, German and French ministers will disperse the feeling of distrust which has arisen be- Palace officials watched closely the |. three quarters Sunday morning, Lord}. of producing a certain measure of on TRUTH OF VESTRIS STILL T0 BE TOLD Second Officer Makes Affi- davit for Use at British Inquiry London, Dec. 10. -- The Mail today says that it has been inform- ed by radio by Capt. W. H. Coombs, aboard the 8.8. Majestic, that Les- lie Watson, second officer of the ill-fated Vestris, has made affidav- it of serious and important facts which will throw new light on the probable cause of sinking. Coombs, who is managing direc- tor of the Navigators and Generat Insurance Company, is now en- route to England, with Frank John- son, chief officer, and Watson. The dispatch quotes Coombs as saying: "Both Johnson and Watson are pitfully overwrought. They in- form me that the whole truth of the sinking of the Vestris is not yet told. Watson swore to an affidavit at the British Consulate, Saturday, and this I have seen. It contains serious and important si ments which will be brought ore the Board of Trade enquiry, 'and will throw new light on the probable cause of sinking." The Mail says that the message gave details of the officers' state- ment but that it considers its duty is to withhold them for the mo- ment. GEO. HAMBLETON DINED BY PRESS Toronto, Dec. 10--George Hamble- ton, Ottawa Superintendent of the Canadian Press, but now appointed London and European Staff Corres- pondent, was given a dinner Satur- day 'night by the Toronto staff of e Canadian Press on behalf of its ization from coast to coast. ohn Scott, first vice-president of the Canadian Press, representing the membership of The Toronto Mail and Empire, said that it was a wise and fortunate choice that the Cana- dian Press was sending Mr. Hamble- ton over to London. Harry Anderson, of the Toronto Globe, who has given service to the Canadian Press as a director, said that the he was an old confrere of Mr. Hambleton in. the Ottawa Par- liamentary Press Gallery, and that no man was better qualified to rep- resent in London and in Europe the Canadian Press. George Macdonald, Eastern super- intendent, on behalf of the Montreal staff; R. K. Carnegie, who succeeds Mr. Hambleton at Ottawa, on behalf of .the Ottawa staff, and John W. Tibbs, assistant general manager, on behalf of the head office staff in Toronto, testified to the confidence they had in Mr. Hambleton in his tween the three powers. new appointment. PRINCE OF WALES [3 SPEEDING HOME BY SPECIAL TRAIN » o_o Landed at Brindisi, Italy, This Morning from Cruiser Enterprise (Cable Service to The Times by: Canadian Press) Brindisi, Itay, Dec. 10, -- The Prince of Wales speeding homeward to the bedside of King George land- ed from the Cruiser Enterprise at 12.23 a.m. and seven minutes lat- er left for London by special train. He appeared healthy and well tan- ned by exposure to the African sun. A force of 100 Italian sailors iln- ed the short route from the ship ta the train but in accordance with the Prince's request no military hon- ors were rendered. Special Train Brindisi, Italy, Dee. 10. -- The British cruiser Enterprise bringing the Prince of Wales here from Egypt was sighted off the port at 11.10 a.m. today. A special train was waiting to rush the Prince across Europe. ROTARY PROGRAM FOR HALF YEAR IS CONSIDERED Rotarians Will Buy Christ mas Giffs and Distribute Them as Christmas Cheer The Oshawa Rotary club at its weekly luncheon today, divided itself into committee meetings to consider the program of the club for the next half year. Considerable activity is expected as a result of the considera- tion by each committee of its own section of Rotary work. Christmas Arrangements have been made for the Christmas meeting of the club next Monday evening at Rotary Hall. Mayor R. D. Preston is chairman of the committee in charge of the meet- ing. Each Rotarian at today's ses- sion drew a card giving the name of a Rotarian for whom he is to pur- chase a Christmas gift, but thesc gifts will be left at Rotary Hall to be distributed as Christmas Cheer by the Boy Scouts of Oshawa. Prayer For King Three new members, W. M. Gil- bert, A. F. Annis and Leon Frazer, were admitted into the club. During the meeting one minute of silence was obsérved and nrayer was offered by Rotarian Rev. F. J. Max- well for the health of King George. AIR MAIL SERVICE (By Canadian Press) Winnipeg, Dec. 10--Opening a trial air mail service, a plane hopped off at 9.15 a.m. today for Regina, carry- ing 16,000 letters. It is scheduled to return with southbound mail at 4.30 pm. The service will cut 24 hours livery east and west. OTTAWA BLAZE (By Canadian Press) Ottawa, Ont., Dee. 10.--Five members of the Catholic Mission- ary Order, White Sisters of Africa, narrowly escaped death today when they were forced to flee in sub- zero weather when fire destroyed the Vianney School, Damage is esti- mated at $25,000. from the ordinary time' of mail de-] New Government of United Party in New Zealand (Cable Service to the Times by The Canadian Press) Wellington, N.Z., Dec. Lv, ~The first United Party government of New Zea- land has been 'formed by Sir Joseph Ward, new pre- mier, who announced his cabinet today. Premier J. G. Coates and his govern- ment were defeated on a test vote in the House last week after his majority had been impaired in the recent gen- eral elections. FALLING OFF IN WHEAT EXPORTS AFFECTS PRICES Wheat, Corn, Oats and Pro- visions Are Easier on the Steamer three Passengers Remov- ed Safely By Tugs--Ship Has Hole Under Engine Room and Lies With a Heavy List -- Attempts to Tow Vessel Off Are Un- successful (Cable Service to The Times by The Canadian Press) Cobh, Ireland, Dec. 10.--The White Star liner Celtic, which left New York on December 1, with 253 passengers, ran on the rocks at the entrance to the harbor early today and at low tide was held fast in fifteen feet of water. With a pos- sibility that she might break up if she did not get off at the next tide. All passengers were stated to Chicago Market (By Canadian Press) Chicago, Dec. 10.--With exports of wheat and flour from the United States and Canada showing a de- cided falling off, wheat prices were averaged lower early today. Be- sides, the amount of wheat on ocean passage continued materially in ex- cess of a year ago. Starting un- changed to Yc off, Chicago wheat later displayed but little power to rally. Corn, oats and provisions were also easier with corn opening Yc to 3c down, and subsequently holding near to the initial range. HUMAN SKELETON FOUND ON FARM AT PICKERING Provincial Police Notified and Inquiry Will Be Instituted Pickering, Dec. 10--The farm of Chas. Fuller, on the fifth concession, Pickering, was the scene of rather a gruesome discovery on Friday, when workmen, engaged in digging up some trees, found a human skele- ton. The bones were in a crouching position, and were near the surface. Dr. V. E. Cartwright examined the skull, and declared it to be in too good a state of preservmtion to be an Indians skull. Provincial officers have been notified of the discovery, and will institute an investigation in- to the affair. PEACE CONFERENCE (By Canadian Press) Washington, D.C., Dec. 10.--Repre- sentatives of 20 American republics gathered here today to give concrete to a movement for arbitration and jgonciliation among nations, and were Jurged at the outset by Presi- oolidge to retain world leader- in an endeavor for peace. entina was the only Latin republic missing from the conference. In opening the conference, President Coolidge said progress made in world have been debarked safely in tend- ers and started for Cobh. The liner, which has a hole stove under the engine room, was lying with a sev- ere list. Struckat Hign Tide "Queenstown, Ireland, Dec. 10.-- Three tugs removed the passengers from the liner Celtic, which ran aground on the rocks off Roches Point at the eastern entrance to the harbor early today. The Cel- tic left New York on December 1, and stopped at Boston next day. She was entering the harbor to disembark about 60 passengers when the accident occurred. The tide was high when the liner hit and she remained upright and steady. It was stated that if wea- ther became bad the vessel would be a total wreck. Attempts to tow the ship off have proved unsuccess- ful. Vestris Survivors London, Dee, 10.--A Press As- sociation dispatch says 27 survive ors of the Vestris disaster were on board the liner Celtic when it ran ashore at Queenstown today. To England Belfast, Northern Ireland. -- The Celtic's passengers are expected to arrive herc tonight by train, and will cross the Irish Channel by special steamer to Liverpool, reach- ing there tomorrow morning. INDICTMENTS AT BUFFALO KILL TREATY CHANCE Canada Not Likely to Take Further Step in Liquor Exporting Detroit, Dee. 10.--A Washington staff special to the Detroit Free Press last night says: y "Hope of this country of obtain- ing a treaty with Canada under which the Dominion would help tmore in the enforcement of pro- hibition have gone glimmering since the Federal Court at Buffalo handed down its thirty indictments of Canadian last week. arbitration and conciliation was largely due to early endorsement of these methods by the American re- publics. dits Fail Mrs. Max Crozier, 138 Simcoe street south, Oshawa, reported to the police today that she had been held up by two armed thugs as she slowed down for the railway cross- ing east of Scarboro and relieved of $2, at one o'clock this morning. She was alone in her car at the time and was just returning from. a visit to Toronto. As she neared the tracks she perceived two lights in fromt. .of her, and since the night was rather black, she thought that a train was i the crossi The two men, however, advanced towards her car and one of them opened the left hand door, at the same time demanding money and her jewelry. She screamed and was Woman is Held Up by told to "stop the noise." Armed Thugs, Railway Crossing, Scarboro Mrs. Max Crozier Hands Over $2 to Robbers, But Saves Jewels and Fur Coat as Robbers Vanish on Approach of Another Automobile -- Efforts to Locate the Ban- Robbers Vanish Immediately following her giv- ing the robbers the $2, which wa all the money Mrs. Crozier possess- ed at the time, an automobile ap- proached from the east. Jewels and a fur coat were left by the robbers in their haste to vanish into the darkness as the other car approached. Her cries for help attracted the occupants of the car, who got out and attempted to 2o- ate the thugs, but their efforts failed. When Mrs. Crozier arrived in Oshawa, she immediately communi- cated by telephone with the police andrinformed them about the inei- dent. No arrests have yet been made. This country wanted a treaty under which Canada would stop clearing shipments of liquor to the United States, would reduce the number of exporting ports and would include customs law viola- tions as ground for extraditions. It was asking a great deal, and it is doubtful if the Canadian Govern- would have consented to such an agreement. But the wholesale indictments of Canadian distillery heads and oth- ers by a Buffalo grand jury has so aroused indignation in Canada that it appears there mow is little hope for any kind of a treaty. The indictments were made fin connection with the $25,000,000 liquor smuggling ring which oper- ates through Buffalo and Detroit. They would be ineffective under existing agreements. Not ome of the Canadian involved may be brought across the border and tried. ; But the indictments have sé aroused the Canadian press and so the Canadian public that it would seem impossible for any Government in Ottawa to yield to state de ent pressure for a new liquor treaty. STRIKERS KILLED (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) Bogota, Colombia, Dee. 10.-- Telegrams from the Magdalena region where fruit workers were on strike, state that troops have dispersed the rebellious elements. Nine battalions of soldiers were operating. Twelve strikers were reported to have been killed in one clash. . r Provinces Have No Control Over Sale of Shares (Cable Service to the Times by The Canadian Press) London, Dec. 10.--Pro- vincial legislatures of Can- ada have no power to con- trol the sale of shares of companies operating under Dominion charters. This is the effect of the decision of the Privy Council made today when the committee dismissed the appeal of the province of Manitoba from the ruling of the Manitoba appellate in favor of the Do- minion, holding the Mani- toba Sale of Shares Act and the municipal and public utility board act, ultra vires. PORT PERRY MAN SENTENCED FOR MANY ROBBERIES Charles Ryan and Compan- ion Confessed to 12 Robber- ies on Kingston Highway By Canadian Press) Toronto, Dec. 10--Lawrence Bry- den, Vermillion, Alta, and Charles Ryan, Port Perry, Ont., were senten- ced to three years in Portsmouth penitentiary in county police court today, following their confession that they had broken into twelve different places along the Kingston highway between Pickering and Trenton. When arrested beside a fire at High- land Creek last night, two loaded re- volvers, burglary tools and skeleton keys were found in their possession. TORONTO VISITOR SAYS HANGMEN ARE PLENTIFUL Toronto, Dee, 10.--Sheriffs of Middlesex and Parry Sound have no occasion to worry over the dan- ger of having personally to con- duct executions, in the opinion: of Newton Edmeston, sheriff and treasurer of Thunder Bay district, who was a caller at the Parliament Buildings yesterday. Commenting upon the situation caused by absence of the official hangman from Ontario on dates set for the death penalty in two cases this month, Sheriff Edmeston said: "It is a case of 'may,' not 'shall.' The law says that a sheriff is to see that the hanging is car- ried out, but I do not see that he is compelled to do it himself. There are dozens of men to be had, Of course the job might be somewhat crude; there is no doubt the of- ficial hangman is an expert. We) had a case not long ago, but execu- tive clemency was exercised just before the date set for i RANDED LINER MAY BE TOTAL WRECK Celtic Runs A ground at Entrance - to Queei ston Harbor Two Hundred and Fifty.) ENVELOPES UST BE PROPER SIZE FOR POSTOFFICE Officials Point Out That Dis« regard of Regulations Causes Delay Despite the continual advice wi! post office authorities respecting Christmas mailing there are a number of citizens who disregard regulations, Although the dates for ensured delivery for the British' Isles and the United States have passed, there are certain conditions respecting local mailing distribu~ tion which are compulsory, anu which must be adhered to in order to save time durng the usual Chistmas rush which is beginning to develop at the present time, Parcels for mailing must be carefully wrapped and tied and distinctly and correctly address- ed. For a small additional fee, one may insure most parcels against loss and damage during transit through the mails. Small Envelopes Small cards and envelopes can- not satisfactorily be passed through the electric cancelling machines. Thecancelling mark, in cases where small envelopes are used in many cases obliterates part or all of the address with the probability of mis delivery and delay resulting. The small size renders the sorta- tion and making up of bundles more difficult and hampers the work of the office when speed is essential. Owing to this small size, therefore, there is a great possibility of loss as small cards and envelopes may fall out of the bundles in which they are tied. Cards and envelopes, therefore, should be larger than three by four inches square. ; BUROWSKI'S HOPE LIES IN CLEMENCY Not Likely Condemned Mur. derer Will Receive New Trial Toronto, Dec. 10.--Results of ine vestigation, so far, into new infore mation supplied for John Burowski, under death sentence at Parry Sound for murder, do not indicate the likeli- hood of a mew trial, it is learned from an authoritative source. It is expected that within a coupld of days, following a reprieve grant= ed early Saturday morning, that it would be possible for the police to learn whether the new material fur- nished would be of an assistance to ward apprehension of other men im- plicated in the Parry Sound mail robbery, and last night the provincial authorities were obviously not ime pressed by the "lead" thus given. Hope Only The condemned man's only hope, therefore, appears to lie in the exer- cise of clemency at Ottawa, where an adverse decision already has been given. Information obtained through investigations here will be forwarded, however, to the Department of Jus tice. In default of new developments ong either line, Burowski will be nged on December 21. No new trial or sentence is involved, the The hangman was on the job, and seemed rather disappointed." Burial The sheriff of Thunder Bay is subject of an Order-in-Couneil, published in the current Ontario Gazette, authorizing him to make all necessary arrangements for the burial of the body of Prisoner Waldemar Luchka in the Riverside Cemetery at Port Arthur. This is necessary under Section 1071 of the Criminal Code, which provides that the body of every offender executed shall be buried within the walls of the prison within which judgment is executed on him "'un- less the Lieut.-Governor in Council orders otherwise." ® LIVESTOCK PRICES (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Ont.,, Dec. 10.--Live stock receipts, 6204, trade slow. Heavy beef steers, $9 to $10.50. Butcher cows, medium, $6 to $7.50, Calves, good to choice, $14 to $16. Hogs, select, $9.75. Good ewe lambs, $12. = death penalty imposed by the court having been merely subject to a stay of two weeks, it is officially explain= ed. There is the further circum- stance that Hangman Ellis evidently cannot get back from the Pacific Coast by the date now set for the execution. Technically, the respon- sibility rests with Sheriff Armstrong. The condemned man will remain under special guard at Parry Sound in the meantime. Inspectors Miller and Stringer, of Provincial Police headquarters, returned to the city on Saturday, and Inspector Putnam, of Barrie, was placed in charge. GRAIN OPENING (By Canadian Press) Chicago, Ilis., Dec. 10. -- Opens ing, wheat, December, 114 5-8; March, 118 5-8; corn, December, 82 3-4; March, 85 5-8; Oats, Doe cember, 47 3-4; March, 47 7-8. Lower Lakes and Georgian « Bay--Light to moderate winds, + mostly cloudy and a little mild- er today and Tuesday. BOLIVIA AND PARAGUAY Ca ARE ACTING VERY WARLIKE (Cable Service to The Times by The Canadian Press) La Paz, Bolivia, Dec. 10.--Popu- lar demonstrations demanding war with Paraguay made the situation in regard to that country more tense today. Diplomatic relations between the two countries wers severed as the result of a clash be- tween troops at the border om Thursday. Six thousard youthg paraded to the offices of the 'gene eral staff and offered to emlist at once. They were told they would be called only if necessary. La Paz, Bolivia, Dec. 10.--The country is in a state of great exe citement over the breaking of die (Continued on Page 2)