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> . i Bandits Capture 4 "ler, from the judgment of Justice A Growing Newspaper in a Growing City Thre Os . = haa Baily Times The Oshawa Daily Reformer "All the It Is News" VOL. 3--NO, 137 Pais ut Gebevs Unt, Coton vw OSHAWA, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1928 10 Cents a Week; 2 Cents a Copy. THIRD SECTION--PAGES 33-44 SUBMITS TO AN CRAZED NEGRO HAS TERRIFIC BATTLE WITH THE POLICE Tear Bombs, Machine Guns and Pistols Used to Over- come Youth (By Canadian Press) Chicago, Ills, Dec, 12,--A 16~ year-old negro youth today shot and wounded eight policemen, before more than 200 police and firemen, using shotguns, pistols, tear bombs and machine guns succeeded in breaking into a building where he had barricaded himself, and kills ing him, The crazed youth, Ern- est Whiteurst, was fired on by po- lice from surrounding buildings, telephone poles and ladders. Fifteen Wounds When finally cowed he had 15 bullets in his body and died two hours later. Three sisters, one, a vear-old baby, were in the house with him during the siege, When Whiteurst threw a brick thevush a store window police pursued him into his home, PRINCE HENRY 13 ON THE HIGH SEAS Separation of Royal Brothers on Hunting Trip Cause of Delay Cape Town, S.A, Dec. 12,--Be- cause two royal brothers, Edward, Prince of Wales, and Henry, Duke of Gloucester, became separated in the wilds of Africa, Prince Henry was still on the high seas, far from England, when the Prince of Wales arrived home Tuesday night. Prince Henry left Cape Town on board the mail steamer Balboral Castle. He is not expected to complete the 5,900 mile- trip from Cape Town to Southampton ntil December 24. Prince Henry was hunting in Northern Rhodesia, 1,500 miles from Cape Town when the news reached him that his father was very ill and that his elder brother had started for home. The Prince began the first part of his homeward trek by forced canoe trips in order to meet the railroad at Broken Hill, Northern Rhodesia. A special train rushed him from there to Cape Town just in time to catch the mail steamer. Route The great difference in the times of the journeys of the two brothers comes through the fact that the Prince of Wales was able to travel north as soon as he reach- ed Dar-es-Salaam, about mid-way along the East African coast. Prince Henry, on the other hand, had first to travel 1,500 miles south, which ground had to be made up again on the steamer. Prince George, yongest som of the King and bearer of his name, is the only member of the reyal family whose movements have not yet been affected by his father's serious illness. He {is still at Hamilton, Bermuda, serving as Lieut. Windsor, aboard H.M.S. Dubran. Although he has been kept closely informed of his fath- er's progress, no order has been issued for him to return to Eng- Tana. APPEAL DISMISSED (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Dec. 12.--The appeal of Irving J. Isbell, Montreal brok- McEvoy, which confirmed the deci sion of Magistrate Jones to com- mit Isbell in Toronto on a charge of conspiracy, was dismissel by the second divisional court at Osgoode Hall today. GLARING HEADLIGHTS BLAMED FOR TRAGEDY Hamiiton, Dec. 12.--The acci- dent at the foot of Clappison's Cat, on Saturday night, December 1, which resulted in the death mext day of Frances Geary, $678 Glad- stone Avenue, Toronto, could have been averted had reasonable care Hold Up Collection Car First National Bank, i. Heart of Yonkers Mail Early is Advice from Post Office Western Provinces--Not later than December 18; Ontario and Quebec--Not later than December 19; Lo- cal delivery--Not later than December 20, Pack care- fully, address distinctly and correctly, Take advantage of the small additional fee to insure parcels. Use reg- ulation sized envelopes and cards, ELITE OF THE AIR ARE ASSEMBLED AT WASHINGTON President Coolidge Lauds the Past and Present Heroes at Aeronautic Conference (By Canadian Press) Washington, D.C, Dec. 12.-- The elite of the air assembled here to- day at the International Civil Aero- nautics' conference and heard Pre- sident Coolidge single out the past and present heroes who have done "much to make America air-minded." The president paid tribute to Wright Brothers, who 25 years ago accom- plished the first flight and drew at- tention to the exnloit of Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh. Forty nat- tions arc represented at the confer- ence. BURNING OIL WELL THREATENS TOWN (By Canadian Press) Galyeston, Tex., Dec. 12.--The oil town of High Island, thrilled a weck ago by a big oil producer, battled today to subdue a fire which threat- ened the town and wells in the shal- low pool two miles south. A levee thrown around the well had checked the flow of burning oil after mach- inery had been blown away and a derrick destroyed. DIVORCE GRANTED T0 THE HUSBAND ~ OF RUTH ELDER Rescued Atlantic Flyer Re fused to Kiss Hubby After Atlantic Flight (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) 12--An interlocu- been to Lylo Womack, from Ruth Panama, Dec. tory decree of divorce has Seven or Eight Robbers Open Fire on Partly Ar- mored Car from Another Automobile, Wound One Guard and Overpower An- - other -- Robbery in Day- light in City's Busiest Sec- tion (By Canadian Press) Yonkers, N.Y.,, Dec. 12--In a day- light holdup in the heart of the city's business section seven or eight rob- bers opened fire on a collection car of the First National Bank this morning and escaped with a $100,000 payroll after wounding one of the guards, The car, partly armored, was transporting a payroll from the post- office to the bank for later delivery to a carpet company. Two bank guards and a city policeman were riding in the car, The bandits open- ed fire from another car and shot through the windshield wounding Adolph Kauter, one of the guards, in the arm, The others were overpow- ered, NONTREALS HARD HIT BY GRIPPE OF WILD TYPE Many Nurses and Doctors in City Hospitals Are m (By Canadian Press) Montreal, Dec. 12.--There is a real epidemic of grippe in this city, though not of the same dread type which ravaged Montreal ten years ago. At Montreal General Hospital 25 nurses have been stricken, while two nurses, two doc- tors and eight maids have been af- fected from the Royal Victoria staff. Notre Dame Hospital has 15 of its staff ill. The east end of the city is bard "hit. Many cases are reported and there has been a sharp f2l ff in school attend- ance. THREE POLICEMEN FIVE STRIKERS KILLED IN RIOT (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) Bombay, India, Dec. 12--Three po- licemen and five mill strikers were killed today during riots at Parel at the north end of the city, when mill strikers overpowered the police and looted shops. Armed police rein- forcements opened fire on. the ioot- ers and many persons were injured. GRAIN OPENING (By Canadian Press) Shicago, Ills., Dec. 12.--Opening, wheat, December, 116; March, 119 1-2; corn. December, 84 3-8; March 87 7-8. Oats, December, 48 5-8; March, 48 1-4. re r, who was rescued by a when she attempted to fly across the Atlantic. One of Womack's com plaints inst his wife was that when ied to kiss her on her return from the Atlantic flight, she said, "Don't be a damn fool" Wo- LAKE SEASON NEAR END * {By Canadian Press) Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., Dec. 12.-- With insurance expiring to- night na: is mearing its end on the upper lakes, though the mack is mow with Cc and Byrd's expedition in the Antartic. O'NEIL WILL HANG (By Canadian Press) eo Dec. 12.--The second divisional court today dismissed the appeal of George O'Neil, farm laborer, sentenced to be hanged at Barrie, January 4, for the murder of his employer, and the latter's married daughter, Ruby Martin on their farm near 'Tottenham last February. The 72- year-old farmer and his daughter were burned to death, their bodies Azor Robertson d in the dgbris of the being f barn. SPEED THE PRINCE Washington, D.C., Dec. 12--Notifi- cation that Prince George, youngest son of the King, would arrive at New York on Friday from Bermuda, was Samm ted poday to the state department the British ambassa- dor, Sir Esme Howard. The depart- ment immediately ordered every fa- cility placed at the disposal of the Prince to speed his transfer to the steamship Berengaria on which he will sail at midmght on Friday. Is will remain open open for vessels which leave Port Arthur before December 14. DEATHS FEOM FLU (By Canadian Press) Seattle, Wash., Dec. 12.--Influen- za has claimed the lives of six per- sons and resulted in the closing or schools in 2 dozen towns in the Pacific northwest. Other sections of the state and of Idaho and Ore- gon also suffer from the disease. ATTEMPTS SUICIDE (By Canadian Press) Sault Ste. Marie, Dec. 12.--Steve Chimez is in the hospital in a erit- fecal condition, followng an attemy:* to commit suicide by drinking lye mixed in pop. LIVESTOCK PRICES (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Dec. 12--Livestock re- ceipts, 1549, trade draggy. Heavy beef steers, $8.50 to $10. Butcher steers, good to choice, $925 to $10. Butcher cows, medium, $6 to $7. Calves, good to choice, %14 to $16. Hogs, select, $10." Good cwe lambs. $1 to $11.50. : $100,000 Payroll BOLIVIA CALLING COUNTRY'S YOUTH FOR ARMY SERVICE Situation on the Paraguayan Frontier is Reported Calm (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) war clouds hanging over Bolivia strength of the army has been in- creased, = The general.staff callea the 1929 class to the colors and the country was generously responding with offers of service. Retired army officers offered to return to the old units. The University students agreed to form a hattalion of troops. Boy Scouts reorganized themselves into military brigades and requested that they be called immediately for service, The situation on the Paraguay- an frontier continued ralm with both Paraguay and Bolivia main- taining their garrisons in respective postions, World Is Aghast Washington, D.C., Dec. 12.-- Press despatches from widely sep- arated parts of the globe indicate a world startled by the threat of war over the boundary dispute be- tween Bolivia and Paraguay. Even before receipt of substan- tial confirmation that mobilization already is under way in Bolivia, efforts toward mediation had been made by several world agencies. The Council of the League at Lugano, the Pan-American Confer- ence at Washington and at least one neutral South American coun- try offered their services, and ex- pressed the hope that an amicable settlement would be reached.' First. news of Bolivia's mobiliza- tion came from Lima, Peru, some versions of the reports stating that only a part of her army had been concentrated. The Bolivian Charge d'Affaires in Washington sald that "no reserves had been call- ---------- ATT"NDS PEACE MEETING (By Canadian Press) Washington, D.C, Dec. 12.--The Bolivian minister advised Secretary Kell € today that his country would continue to participate in the Pan- American conference on arbitration now in session here. Previously Bo- livia had withdrawn following an at- tempt Ly the conference to settle the Paraguayan-Boliyian boundary disputs, ALBERTA COAL (By Canadian Press) Ottawa, Ont, Dec. 12.--Subject to the exegencies "of the grain move- ment experimental shipments of Al- berta coal to Ontario under the $6.75 per ton rate, will be extended in 1929 for a period of six months. Tests next year will begin on January 15 and continue till July 15. The an- nouncement was made by officials of the Board of Railway Commissioners, who stated that the railways could not give coal shipments preference over grain, KING'S ILLNESS CAUSES GOVERNOR TO' CANCEL TRIP Ottawa, Dec. 12--Owing to the very serious nature of the mews re- ceived at Government House yester- day concerning the condition of King George, Viscount Willingdon has suspended his trip to the City of Quebec. Lady Willingdon is already there, and the Governor-General was to have left by train early in the morning. However, advices received from Buckingham Palace yesterday were so grave that his Excellency i to remain in the Capital. La Paz, Bolivia, Dec, 12.--With {. December 14 is Significant in Royal History A study of the History of the Royal family shows that December 15 is a significant date in the history of the Royal family; Prince Albert consort of Queen Victoria, died on December 14; the late King Edward VII, when Prince of Wales, went through the crisis of an ill- ness in which no hope was entertained for him, on De- cember 14, 1871, and Princess Alice also died on December 14, Naturally, this. has a note of interest in regard to the illness of King George as December 14 approaches, PRISON TERMS FOR ROBBERS OF TORONTO STORE Terms of 14 and 10 Years for Theft of Furs Valued at $15,500 (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Ont., Dec, 12.--Two of the three men who held up and robbed the Max Goodman fur store of furs valued at $15,500 recently, were sentenced today while the third was remanded. Lea Craig was sentenced to 14 years and Louis Beaver to ten years, Sam Pike was remanded. The trio pleaded gufity to 25 charges of theft, armed rob- bery, conspiracy and shop break- ing, The three men were arrested be- tween Trenton and Brighton by the provincial police. Stolen furs, together with a sawed-off shot gun and duplicate license plates for the stolen auto- mobile in which they escaped from Toronto, were found in the car, according to the evidence of In- spector Jerome and Constables Storey and McBrien, who made the arrests, when the bandit car was in King's Condition George Returning to tin this afternoon, which also necessary. the rib. Afternoo condition noted this morning is cal bulletin had been issued, ar but it was lessened. sign. equatorial Africa to Hewitt remained at the palace t forced to halt for tire repairs, WHEAT PRICES DOWNWARD ON CHICAGO MART (By Canadian Press) Chicago, Ills., Dec. 12.--Wheat prices here tended downward early , influenced by comparative weakness of the Liverpool market and by reports of the unlikelihood of farm legislation before spring. Unsettled weather over the corn belt gave relative firmmess to corn values. Opening of 2 cents off to 2 cents up, Chicago wheat later un- derwent a general sag. Corn started unchanged to % cents higher and subsequently held near to the initial range. Oats fol- lowed corn. Provisions were steady. PRIZES FOR POETRY (By Canadian Press) Montreal, Que, Dec. 12--Seven prizes for poetry will be awarded by the poetry group of the Canadian Authors' Association for poems sub- mitted in the competition which is to close February 15, 1929, it was an- nounced last night. ' Dec. 2--10.30 a.m.--Left Dar-es- Salaam, Africa, on H.M.S. Enter- prise. . Dec. 5.--Noon--Arrived Aden. 6.45 p.m.--Left Aden. Dec. 7--9.15 p.m.--Arrived Suez. 10.15 p.m.--Left Suez by special train. : Dec. 8. -- 8.30 a.m. -- Arrived Cairo. 5.45 p.m.--Left Cairo by special train 9.55 p.m.--Arrived Port Said. 11.30 pm. -- Left Port Said aboard H.M.S. Enterprise. Dec. 10.--11.40 am. -- Arrived Brindisi. 12.30 p.m. -- Left Brindisi by special train. 2.15 pam.--Passed Bari, Italy. 9.15 p.m.--Passed Ancona. Dec. 11.--12.40 a.m. ~-- Arrived Bologna. 12.46 am.--Leflt Bologna. 3.38 a.m.--Arrived Milan. Log of Prince's Speedy Tri From Africa Wilds to London ' 3.52 a.m.--Left Milan. 450 am. -- Arrived Chaisso, Swiss border. 5.10 am.--Left Chiasso. Arrived Lucerne, zerland. : 19.490 am. -- Arrived Belfort, 'rance. 19.45 am.--Left Belfort. 11.33 a.m.--Passed Vesoul. 12.53 p.am.--Arrived Chaumont. 12.58 p.m.--Left Chaumont. 2.21 pm.--Arrived Chalon-sur- Marne. 2.36 pm. -- Left Chalons-sur- 4 pm.--Arrived Laon. 408 pm.~--Left Laon. 5.18 pam.--Passed Amiens. 6.36--Arrived at Boulogne. 7090 -- Prince sails for Folker stone Unveils Memorial London, Dec. 12.--Despite the anx- iety over the illness of her royal husband, Queen Mary gave renewed evidence todays of her devotion to duty. She motored from the palace into the city of London and unveiled the war memorial to members of the mercantile and fishing fleets lost at sea during the great war. The occasion was the first on which the Queen's voice has been heard over the radio, the entire ceremonial being broadcast. Thousands of spec- tators gathored at the memorial. ysicians' Visit . London, Dec. 12--Four physicians, Sir Stanley Hewitt, Lord Dawson of Penn and Sir E. Farquhart Buzzard and Sir Humphrey Rolleston, called at Buckingham Palace at two p.m. t y. Unveil Memorial Queen Mary left her palace in the royal car shortly 'after two o'clock to keep her engagement to unveil the Mercantile Marine war memorial Princess Mary accompanied her and they drove Withot escort. London, Dec. 12--King George's physicians at ten thirty am. today issued this bulletin on his condi- tion :~""The King had some hours sleep. The sli improvement noted late fast mi is maintained, the temperature being somewhat lower and the iti a little betes: Prince George Sails It was stated officially today that Prince George who has been serving aboard H.M.S. Durban left Bermuda this morning for New York. He will leave New York on the Berengaria which sails for England on Friday. London, Dec. 12--A special edition The King had mot previously been fold of the expected arrival of the Prince of Wales, but he was said to have immediately recognized the Prince. Their visit was not prolong- ed for fear of tiring the patient. At about the same time, it was said at Buckingham Palace that there was a slight change for the better in the condition of the King 10.17--Arrived in London. The Prince, in the hour thayfhe 3 Doctors Remove Fluid Around Base of Right Lung Bulletin States Announcement Made That Further Operation Would Be Necessary -- Slight Improvement is Maintained -- Prince England from Bermuda (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) London, Dee. 12--King George underwent an operation today for removal by puncture of purulent fluid around the base of the right lung. Announcement of the operation was made in a bulle- said further drainage would be Secret Well Kept The operation technically known as a minor one was performed this morning, and the secret was so well kept that it was not konwn till mid-afternoon when the second bulletin was posted. , The medieal correspondent of the Evening News, discussing the bulletin, says it discloses the serious aspect of the case, but if the fluid is localized it may not be cause for alarm. Drainage would be effected by a tube at the chest or removal of a small portion of wn Bulletin London, Dee, 12--King George's physicians at 3.20 p.m, issued the following bulletin: --' 'The slight improvement on the King's maintained. Some purulent fluid around the base of the right lung has been removed by puncture this morning and further drainage will be necessary." Palace officials were reluctant to comment on the afternoon bulletin which was the first issued at that time of day. The fact that the doctors stated the slight improvement noted in morning was maintained was taken as good sign, The Prince of Wales visited Buckingham Palace for a short time this afternoon and spent about an hour and a half there. Fighting Grave Battle London, Dee. 12--King George was fighting his grave battle today with wonderful strength. There was a slightly more hopeful air among Buckingham Palace officials this morning after the medi- iL WAS Tegar 1s favorable. The ety which has prevailed during the last two days continue but it » Fever, from which the King is suffering, was not quite so active ,and lower temperature was construed as a good Remarkable Rally The remarkable rally which the King made last night just before he saw the Prince of Wales, who made a stirring dash from his father's bedside, seemed to have been main- tained, The favorable bulletin was reinforced by the unofficial statement that the King had passed a fairly quiet night and it was understood that he had had some refreshing sleep. Sir Stanley hroughout the night. \d spent at the Palace, saw also his mother, his sister and his brother, the Duke of York, who have been bear- ing the brunt of the direct strain im- posed on the royal family by the ill- ness of His Majesty. The Prince then went to his own home at York House. Struggling Magnificently The King is struggling magnifi- cently against his illness, it was semi- officially said at Buckingham Palace. This was shown by the fact that his exhaustion has mot increased, while his pulse remains steady. The night bulletin was more satisfactory than had been anticipated. The Palace mformant said, how- ever, that it was not considered al- together reassuring and that deep anxiety persists and must continue. The quiet day which His Majesty passed enabled his constitution to continue to fight against the general infection in his system, which had been weakening him during the last few days. 5 Duke and Duchess With Queen The Duke of York and his Duchess had dined with Queen Mary before he "astened to Victoria Station to meet his elder brother and inform him of the condition of their father as they rode to the Palace. Princess Mary, only daughter of the King, attended a charit- concert tonight, but left at the end of. the first part of the program in order to greet the Princes of Wales at the alace. Sir William-Joynson Hicks, Home Secretary, at a public dinner said, "I am sure we shall all rejoice even in the slight additional hope which tonight's bulletin gives us and that {we all join in the prayer "God Save | the King" Sir Stanley Hewett of the King's medical staff, arrived at the palace about 7 o'clock, but Lord Dawson of Penn was delayed and it was not until 8 g'clock that the two medical men went into a short consultation. At 8.30 they gave out a brief state- ment which told the anxious public that the worst fears had not been realized. 'The bulletin read: Exhaustion Not Increased "His ajesty had a quiet day. There i:\no increase in the exhaus- tion and the pulse remains steady." Prince Geor, Hamilton, Bermuda, a 12--An- nouncement was made by the Ad- miralty heré that Prince George, fourth son of the King, had express- ed a desire to return home on HM S. Rurban, aboard which he is serving as a lieutenant will likely take him to New York, where he will transfer to the SS. Berengaria, sailing from there on December 14. OPERATION PRINCE OF WALES RESTS AFTER HIS DRAMATIC DASH Spends Half Hour at Bucks ingham Palace With Distine guished Visitors (Cable Service to Ths Times by Canadian Press) London, Dec, 12--The Prince of Wales, back in England after his dramatic 6,000 miles dash from equatorial Africa spent a half hour at Buckingham Palace this afternoon and then returned to York House, Lord Dawson of Penn remained at the palace throughout the morning and Sir Stanley Hewitt spent most of the morning there and left just before lunch, Both doctors planned to return later in the day. Visitors at Palace London, Dec. 12--The Prince of Wales drove from his home, York House, to Buckingham Palace at noon after spending the mornin resting. The Duke of York, who ha visited the palace earlier in the day, returned with the prince. Baron Davidson, former Archbishop of Canterbury, was among those who called at the palace, Another visits or was former King Manuel of Pore tugal. Wins Long Dash London, Dez. 12--The Prince of Wales won his long dash from furs thest Africa and reached the sicle room of his stricken father, He ars rived at Buckingham Palace at 10.23 Tuesday (5.25 p.m., eastern standard time), where the King for thres weeks has been fighting pleurisy and lung infection which has caused anxiety throughout his Empire. The gallant and tireless journey of the young heir in his desperate effort to reach the palace before tragedy should crown him King and Em» peror, had progressed under the eyes of a world which watched the drama with almost unparalleled in« terest and sympathy.' The spectacle of al affectionate son hastening from the ends of the earth to support his disease-ridden father and sorrowing mother had stirred all races and peoples. And none could forget that in his race a royal crown and an imperial throng hung in the balance. Aided by Three Nations Aided by the resources of three nations in his final dash across Furope the heir to the throne was met on his landing on English soil at Folkestone by Prime Minister Stan- ley Baldwin. Again he received the latest word -of his father when his younger brother, the Duke of York, met him at Victoria Station, The brothers rode together to the palace, the Duke recounting the pro- gress of the illness as he had seen it in gonstant attendance at the palace as the only son of the King then in England. Mighty Throng Waiting A mighty: throng of all classes, such das has gathered daily outside the palace to await medical bulle~ tins on the King, had waited for more than one hour behind strong police lines at the railroad station for a glimpse of the young man-who may soon be called upon to lead England. Some of the men and women in the close-pressed ranks wore fashionable furs and . others shivered in shabby suits. All burst into a spontaneous cheer, despite the gravity of the situation, when the Prince appeared. He looked well after his hunting trip in [East Africa, but his face showed the strain of his anxiety and the marks on his forced journey by land and sea for mine days and nights. Complete informality ruled in greeting His Royal Highness at Vic- toria. There was not the customary red carpet for his feet and there were no photographers. Prince Sees His Father At the palace the Prince met the physicians who have been caring for His Majesty. It was learned auth- oritatively that they permitted him to see his father. When the Prince clasped hands with his brother at the station he listened with most acute concern to the niessage which the Duke brought of the state of their father. Strong relief showed on the face of the Duke. He alone of the four sons had been present to aid and comfort his mother and the royal household dur- ing the time of this great and con- tinuing trial. . 'The throng at the station was dis- mayed for a moment by the dash of the Princes for the Palace. They tive rather than a first wvisif to the Prince of Wales' own house. At the Palace, the . Prince was shown into - the apartments of the Queen where Her Majesty awaited him. Then the anxious and burden- ed mother and her eldest son were alone together to give reciprocal comfort under the still menacing shadow of the illness. ; The Prince left the Palace with the Duke and Duchess of York at 1125 pm. The Prince accompanied this bro- ther to the home of the Duke in Piccadilly, and after 2a short stay, motored to his own residence at York House, wondered whether the critical condi- . tion of the King made this impera- |