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A Growing Newspaper in a Growing City 1he Oshawa Daily Reformer \ The Oshawa Daily Times VOL. 3--NO. 139 Lanada, hvery Hohoave Published at rng ro ig Bh OSHAWA, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1928 . 10 Cents a Week; 2 Cents a Copy. TWELVE PAGES KING'S CONDITION REMAINS SA » ENCOURAGING REPORT GIVEN ATC.A.S. MEET Satisfactory Results Shown in Annual Statement of the Children's Aid Society FOR WHOLE COUNTY Survey of Work of Society Influenza Epidemic in U.S Reaches Alarming Proportions Board of Strategy Sends Queries to West Coast Physicians in an Effort to Learn True State of Ravages of the Dread Disease (By Associated Press) Washington, D.C., Dec, 14 -- Responses to requests for informa- tion on the present influenza epi- demic have been brief, The only in- formation is that the cases seem milder than in the 1918, and the symptoms less dis- tinctive, named by ming sent querries to physicians on epidemic of A board of strategy, surgeon general Cum- the west coast. The hoard urges isolation of recognized and suspect- ed cases, and treatment in homes rather than in hospitals, At the same time it was said that hope of preventing the spread of distase was an illusive one, With more than forty thousand eases reported officials believe this represents only a fifth of the actual cases. Made, Covering a Period of Seventeen Years ' Encouraging results are shown in the work of the Children's Aid Society of the County of Ontario for the past year according to the report of the superintendent, Mr. O, M. Alger, which was presented at the annual meeting of the society held in the auditorium of Simcoe Many Schools Closed as Influenz. Epidemic Ravages Over Province Street United Church, last night, with the president, Mr. H. P, Schell, presiding. The repoft reads as fol- lows-- To the President and Board of Man- agement: Ladies and Gentlemen: I have much pleasure in here- with submitting my second annual report for your consideration. This will constitute the seven- teenth annual report of the Society. A brief survey of the work of the Society during those past seventeen years is sufficient to show that a very great work has been ac- complished. The work has not been an easy one by any means and the many splendid citizens who have given liberally of their time and money in the interests of this great Death Toll in Some States is Steadily Increasing (By Associated Press) Seattle, Wash., Dec. 14.-- Influenza and pneumonia death toll in Oregon and Washington has passed 50 with more than 40 of the deaths occurring in Seattle. Now the cases were said to be averaging 400 a day in Yakima Valley. social enterprise deserve to be held in everlasting remembrance. Nearly half a thousand children have been committed as perman- ent wards to the care and super- vision of the Society and in add!- tion, as many more have been giv- en temporary superyision in the shelter and otherwise. . Personal Contact The officers of the Society and its active workers have thus come *in close personal and frequent con- tact with more than one thousand children's lives and if we have not been able to leave some permanent and abiding influence for good in their lives, ours has been a dismal and lamentable failure. But we re- joice to know that there is abun- dant evidence to show that a great work has been wrought. We are frequently hearing from former wards, young men and voung women who have reached their majority ard are now playing a worthy part in life among their fellow men. Not Jong ago, a young man drew up in front of the shelter in a fine looking car and krocking at the door, asked if he might be allowed to come in and have a look around the old place. He once was a ward there and he enjoyed a walk through all the rooms, he remem- bered it all with gratefulness. He not more actual ones. MAY SPEND HUGE SUNS T0 FIGHT FLU EPIDEMIC Organized Battle Against the Dread Disease in States is Practically Ensured Washington, Dec. 14.--Surgeon- General Cumming, after conferring with the "Board of Strategy" he appointed to make a study of the influenza epidemic, yesterday made public a program of precaution .0 aid in combating the disease, but at the same time emphasized that the hope of preventing its spread was an illusive one. Cases reported than one-fifth of the The, Surgeon-General's program ® a Present Outbreak Not Malig- nant, However, Says Dr. W. J. Bell, Deputy Minis- ter of Health for Ontario --Other Schools to Close if Epidemic Advances (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Ont., Dec. 14.--Influen- za has become general throughout Ontario, according to Dr. W. J, Bell, deputy minister of health for. Ontario. School in parts of the province have been closed and oth- ers will likely follow if the epidem- ic continues to advance. Dr. Bell says the present outbreak is not malignant nor daifgerous, but pa- tients should go to bed and remain there until fully recovered. U. of Toronto Hit The University of Toronto is bad- ly hit. A meeting of the deans of the residence has been called to consider the advisability of closing the University college women's residence. During the week 75 men were admitted to the infirmary of St. Michael's College, while nine were confined to bed in Burwash Hall, Victoria Colelge residence. St. Hilda's college girls' residence was closed yesterday until after the New Year, and a number of wom- en are afflicted at Victoria College Thousands of cases of a mild type were reported at London. today stood at 41,063 after Tennessee repor.ed 243 new cases, and the belief con- tinued among public ficials that these cases health of- represent There are scarcely men eneugh in the fire halls to man the apparatus, High school at Kemptville has been closed as have schools at Spencer- ville and Winchester. Hamilton has a mild but not ser- fous epidemic and the Sarnia high school was closed today when 160 pupils and 5 teachers were ill. NEW CHARGES ARE PREFERRED AGAINST had a good word for those who had given him a better chance than he otherwise would have had. Many of the Society's wards to- day are occupying splendid positions in the citizenship of this country. It is true there are many chiid- ven who present difficult problems and sometimes we are apt to say "Well what is the use of wasting time and patience on them." but (Continued on Page 5) GUARD SHOT IN PAYROLL HOLDUP Clerk Had Just Drawn the Money from Bank When Thugs Intervened (By Associated Press) Dec. 14--One guard was shot, perhavs fatall a battle here today between high waymen and guards escorti roll clerks of Drayton Mill§ clerk had just drawn money from the bank when a number of men attempt- The robbers escaped. Mild "Flu" Epidemic Appears at London Spartanburg, Sc, od to seize it. London, Ont, Dec. 14--Influenza of a mild type has affected thousands London, but Dr. Down- H., sees no danger of it of people in ham, M.O y, in pay- The of precaution recommended the isolation of recognized and suspect- ed cases, avoiding contact with crowds, and the treatment of cases at home rather than in hospital. Meanwhile, Congress also took cognizance of the epidemic. Rep- resentative Edwards, Democrat, Georgia, introducing a bill to au- thorize an appropriation of $25,- 000,000 for use by the Surgeon- General to combat the outbreak. The measure would make this sum available immediately, permitting the Surgeon-General to add to his force a sufficient number of physi- icians and other personnel to carry n the work in conjunction with state, county and municipal author- ities. The present outbreak was first noticed on the Pacific Coast and in California, several motion picture actors and actresses getting into dispatches when they had influenza in a mild form. From the Pacific Coast it has spread eastward, first being com- mented on by health officials a few days ago. At that time the advice "Go to bed and say in bed" for those strickén was given. Continues Spread at Coast Seattle, Dec. 13.--Influenza con- tinued to spread slowly over the Pacific Northwest today, already having taken a toll of 13 lives. Few sections of Oregon, Washing- ion and Idaho had not felt the dis- ease, but only a few thousana cases had been reported to officials, admittedly only a fraction of the actual number suffering from the ailment. ; % becoming of a virulent type. Many - office staffs are cut, and school at- tendance is affected. There are just about enough firenien on duty to man the apparatus. ember, 116 1-8; March, 119 1-8; Corn, December. £3 1-4; March, $7. . Oais, Deember 48 3-8, March, 45 1-3 WEATHER Toronto, Dec. 14--Lower Lakes and Georgian Bay--Fresh - ly winds, cloudy and a little cool. VANCOUVER PASTOR Vancouver, Dec. 14.--Rev. S. Robertson Orr was released follow- ing a hearing before a Canadian Immigration Board of Inquiry. Mr. Orr was taken into custody by im- migration officers on a warrant charging breach of regulations of the Canadian Immigration Act. The charges were not revealed. Rev. Mr. Orr came to Canada fromr New Zealand in 1926. Mr. Orr was taken into custody outside the Central Presbyterian Church after he had spoken before the con- gregation of the Presbyterian Church of Canada, which met to consider his present status in that church. "There is absolutely mo justifi- cation for the charge," Mr. Orr stated, before he was taken from the church to the Immigration Building. | "It is just another stage in the campaign of persecution that has been waged against me by certain wealthy people in Vancouver and another thing to provide head- lines for the newspapers. That is all I have to say. The newspapers have always been unfair to me." Clinging to her husband's arm, Mrs. Orr added: "That is exactly the case. It is a conspiracy against Mr. Orr. The Central Church can- mot exist without him." - As Mr. Orr stepped to his auto- mobile two' immigration officials, accompanied by city police detec- tives, hurried forward. One of them clapped 2 hand on Mr. Orr's shouider and told him he was un- der arrest. Mrs. Orr stepped in front of her husband, with a protecting gesture. She then seized the telegram, which one of the officials had taken from his pocket, in order to prove that Mr. Orr's «detention was ordered. The yellow slip of paper was re- ined after a short struggle. which or tonight and on Saturday with The bear movement on the stock market has been serious--for those who neglected to take their profits {in time.--St. Catharines Standard. brougat Mr. Orr's anger to the breaking point. If you have mever had any trouble that ain't any sign vou won't have. ~--Atchison County Mail MURREL'S "SENTENCE COMMUTED (By Canadian Press) Ottawa, Dec. 14.--The execution of William Murrell septenced to be hanged at London on December 17, will not be carried out. The sentence has been commuted to life imprisonment in Portsmouth Penij- tentiary, it was announced from the Secretary of State office today. ALL HANDS REMOVED FROM LINER "CELTIC" (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) London, Dec, 14--Radio message to Lloyds today said all hands had been removed from the liner "Celtic" which is on the rocks at Cobh. A skeleton crew which had been left aboard was taken off during the night because of rough weather. ~ APPOINTMENT YET TO HON. N. PERODEAU (By Canadian Press) Ottawa, Ont, Dec. 14.--No ap- pointment of the successor to Hon. Narcisse Perodeau as Lieutenant Governor of Quebec has been con- sidered by the government, said Hon. Ernest Lapointe today when asked about a report that Sir Lomer Gouin would be appointed. Go into debt wisely" advises" a noted economist, The best way to save money is to owe it. -- Sarnia SPEAKS HERE HON. W. H. PRICE Attorney General for Ontario, who last night addressed the annual meeting of the Ontario County Children's Aid Society, UNIFIED POLICY IN PARAGUAY ADOPTED Political Factions Urged to Unite in Face of Recent Break in Relations (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) Asuncion, Paraguay, Dec. 14, -- Consolidation of all political factions under one head and the adoption of Drive from Palace condition, for their daily drive, Morning sued this bulletin, and difficult." Prince George Hudson River where the Prince sails for England at midnight. was passed and he reached the TISFAGTORY Slight Improvement Noted Last Night is Maintained During Day Future Progress Will Necessarily Be Slow and Difficult Says Bulletin Issued This Morning --Heavy Anxiety Lessens as Better Reports Are Received -- Queen Mary Takes Usual (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) Bun, London, Dee. 14--1t was authoritatively stated at Buck- ingham Palace this afternoon that there was no change in the King's Princes Leave Palace The Prince of Wales and Duke of York left the Palace after three o'clock and Queen Mary accompanied by Princess Mary went Bullelin London, Dee. 14---King George's physicians this morning is- ""The slight improvement on the King's condi- tion noted last evening is nfaintained. Any progress must be slow At New Yorl Neéw York, Dee. 14--British eruiser "*Durban" which left Ber- muda yesterday bearing Prince George, the ycungest son of the King was anchored off the harbor today in a heavy fog. When the fog lifts, the eruiser will proceed to the Cunard liner piers, in the will board *'Berengaria" which London, Dee. 14--Although King George has successfully pass- ed through the very critical phase of his illness, the latest official word from Buckingham Palace today indicated that there was a long and difficult struggle ahead of him before the danger point convalescence stage. The latest unified policy in' the face of the| word was contained in the message sent by Lord Stamfordam, the break of diplomatic relations with Bolivia has been decided upon. The situation was considered at a meet- ing of all party leaders with presi- Canadian-Observer, dent Guggiari and his cabinet. Hon. W. H. Price, Attorney' General for Ontario, Ad- dresses Members of Coun- ty Children's Aid Society in Simcoe Strcet United _ Church -- "We Must Deal With Child as He is," Says Speaker The desirability of placing un- fortunate children in good homes rather than to keep them in indus- trial schools or other similar insti- tutions was. urged by Hon. W. H. Price, attorney general for Ontario Good Homes Considered Better Than Institutions For Unfortunate Juveniles | valeseence ean be reached.' } b Duke of York's Birthday is Held Quietly at London (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) London, Dec. 14--The Duke of York's birthday today, he is 33 years of age, was cele- brated quietly in view of the King's illness. . The quiet family luncheon attended by Princess Mary and Viscount Lascelles, the Prince of Wales and Duke and Duchess of York, was held at Buck- ingham Palace. in a splendid and well considered address, presented at the annual mecting of the Ontario County Children's Aid Society held in Sim- coe Street United Church, last night. The attorney general im- pressed his hearers as one who is greatly interested im the cause of juvenile betterment as it concerns the province for as he aptly pat it, "We are on common ground and have a bond of unity, anyone who loves little children will soon find persons of kindred heart. For this reason the Children's Aid So- ciety holds a firm place in the af- fect'ons of men and women." Greatly Honored ' The president, H. P. Schell, in- troduced Mr. Price to his audience former method, he stated, the co- operation and sympathy of the pub- lic was gained. The speaker found it important that custodial care be reduced to a minimum. He considered hat the tendency should be towards tae ad- option of children into homes as they would then be made to fuliy realize that their country wanted them to grow into good citizens. He lauded the probation system and advised more probation in the case of juvenile deliquents. If children had to be sent to imsti- tutions effort should be made to see that they could be returned iv and stated that the society was honored by his visit. Mr. Price first congratulated the local orgamiza- tion and Mr. Alger, the superin- tendent for the splendid work which was being carried on in the city and county and then warmed into the important subject of pro- viding for the needs of the umnfor- lunate child. "We must deal with the child as he is," the speaker declared, "the problems of children have many as- pects including the home, environ- ment and the child's own physical and mental capability." Below 50 Per Cent. oe Referring to the fact that there were some children who were be- low 50 per cent in average intelli- gence, the attorney general suggest- ed that these could hardly be deait with outside institutions such as the hospital at Orillia. In the case of children who were graded men- tally between 50 per cent and 75 per cent the speaker declared that they could be cared for in schools or special classes. The child of an intelligence between 75 per cent and mormality constituted a special problem of complex difficulty, . Wonderful Work "The Children's Aid work 1s a wonderful work," Mr. Price declar- ed and pointed out that jit was better to have it conducted through the medium of public spirited citi- their homes on probation as guick- ly as possible. "The probation sys- tem is the greatest thing we have in dealing with juvenile deli- quents," the attorney general stat- Lauds Parole System Hon. Mr. Price was also in favor of the parole system as he pointed out that a watch could be kept on the heads of families. He presented statements 10 show that in Oatario county there were six magistrates last year who tried a total of 2797 cases, 2168 of which were tried be- fore Magistrate Hind of Oshawa. These cases also included juven- jles ac the couaty jvas wailout a juveaile court. The speaker strougly commend- ed the action of Oshawa's city coun- cil in resolving to establish a Ju- venile court for Oshawa under the Jurenile Deliguents Act, passed by Dominion parliament ia 1908. Years ago, he stated, the laws of the country made mo provision fer a separation between the adult and juvenile offender. They were both classed as criminals and passed through the same process of law often with a biting stigmatizin and | hurt to the vouth concerned. Even now the ordimary magistrate must treat the child or youth brought before him in the manner accorded to adults. In an established juven- ile court' however, the appointed IS cials at the palace today. mierobes from his body. Real Hope London, Dec. 13--For the first time tonight in nearly two weeks there is in informed circles some real hope for the King's recovery. It is hobe, not confidence. This man of 63 has displayed the constitution of an athlete during his ordeal of 23 days, and with the seat of the infection removed by last night's operation, he has mot only failed to sink under the shock, but tonight the doctors, while chronicling "exhaustion," arc able to report "a slight improvement in His Majesty's condition." Although the morning bulletin sta- ted that "weakness and toxemia (blood poisoning( are considerable," there is a general admission that dur- ing the critical next two days amy moment may see a gelapse. It can be stated on informed medical auth- ority that the events of the past 48 hours have been more favorable than the doctors thought conceivable. Effect of Prince's Visit Now that the King has survived his operation it is semi-officially ad- mitted--which has been carefully concealed in the British press--that almost all hope had been given up, until an hour or two after the Prince of Wales arrived from Africa and was recognized by his father. As one eminent specialist put it, "Had the case not resolved itseli from a medical one into a surgical one it would have been hopeless." Until yesterday morning the doc- tors, who, for a week had seen-the necessity of an operation, felt unable cither to continue making explora- tory punctures with the needle or to operate without cxact knowledge of where the abscess was because of the King's extreme weakness. He was often kept alive only by stimulants, ithough statistical records are good. there are few cases of 2 man of 63 having mearly died scveral times, during three weeks pneumonia, from heart failure, while poison circulated through his system, recovering successfully from such an operation. Last Resort It was a last resort and the doc- tors mow admit this. siderable anxiety for the King must continue. : was the cause of concern, which it was felt would continue until "+ wos known thet the King's strength was sufficient to banish 0 Saturday. King's private seeretary on behalf of the Queen in a reply to the message from President Coolidge. the message said--** Though the recent operation successfully treat- ed one phase of the King's serious illness, the consequences of gen- eral infection will entail weeks of slow anxious progress before con- After thanking Mr. Coolidge, | More Informative The message was more informative than the official bulletin | which said the improvement noted last night was maintained. The weakened state of the King after the trying operations of Wednes- day and from the effeets of the infection on his system was indicated by the fact made kmown, in 'the message that the King had not been informed of Mr. Coolidge's telegram. cated to him it was stated, when he gained sufficient strength. An air of slightly gredier confidence prevailed among household offii- It was emphasized however that con- It would be communi- General infection If the exhaustion is then overcome there will be a pos- sibility of complete recovery. There has been much discussion of Premier. Baldwin's trip to Folkestone and his ride back to London wtih the Prince of Wales Tuesday night. This, it has been stated, was due to the Premier's fear that the Prince would charter an airplane #nd fly to Lon- THREE INJURED IN TRAIN DERAILMENT (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Dec. 14--Canadian Pacific train No. 34, which leaves loronto for Ottawa at 1125 pm. had five cars derailed two miles east of Clare- mont early today, according to an official statement issued by the rail- way. S$. Brennan, Oitawa, trainman and W. Brooks R. C. Savage and R. } Carlin, Toronto mail clerks sustained bruises requiring medical attention but all passengers continued to their destination. Six passengers were slightly bruised. OSHAWA MAN IS FINED $20 AND COSTS IN PETERBOROUGH Peterborough, Dec. 14--FEugene MoGrohan, of Oshawa, came to Pet- erborough for the purpose of con- ducting his orchestra on the stage of a local theatre, and at a dance in 2 focal hall last might. But he didn't stop at that. In fact, as the Chief of Police put it, "he wanted to break up the city police force" with con- siderable umseemly merriment on Brock street. However, things didn't go just right for he appeared before the magis- trate this morning, charged with be- ing in an intoxicated condition in a publi : place and was fined $20.00 and costs or 20 days in jail. : 50,000 OFFER SERVICES IN S.A. DISPUTE Loyal Indian Tribes Rise to Defend Country Under New Government AGAINST PARAGUAY Bulletins Are Posted Urging 9. 0 Citizens to Return to Work and Retain Confidence (Cable Service to The Times by (Canadian Press) La Paz, Bolivia, Dec, 14,--Fifty thousand Quichuas and Amaras Ine dians have offered their services for the defen:e of Bolivia frontiers aga inst Paraguay. General staff thanks ed themiund said their services were not necessary yet, President Silcs formed a new cabinet of "national concentration to replace the ministry which resigned to give the presie dent a free hand in the crisis. Wap fever seemed to be subsiding today, Bulletins were posted urging citizens to return to work and have confie dence in the government. EARLY UPTURNS IN GRAINS REPORTED Goverment C >» Report is Due This Afternoon--Un- | favorable Weather (By Associated Press) Chicag , Dec. 14.--Evening up of accounts so as to prepare for the government crop report due this afs ternoon led to early -upturss in grain prices today. Unfavorable weather for the corn movement tended also to give firmness to the values, The opening unchanged to a share lower, Wheat afterward scored slight ad- vances all around. Corn started at a shade to 3% higher and continued to point upward. Oats likewise act ed firmer. Provisions were inclined to sag. SEVEN YEARS WITH LASHES SENTENGE Cornwall Man Convicted of Serious Offense--S=cond Charge is Withdrawn Cornwall, Dec. 14.--Seven years in Kingston Penitentiary, with ten lash- es, five one month after entering the penitentiary and five one month be- fore leaving, was the sentence given by his Honor Judge O'Reilly at the Counfy Court here yesterday ta Frank Gallinger, aged 58, who was found guilty of a serious offense against his 13-year-old stepdaughter, A second charge for a similar offenss against a second stepdaughter, a lit- tle older, was withdrawn, when tha verdict in the first case was that of guilty. H. McDonald, 2 man abou: 25 years of age, was sentenced to one year determinate and two years undeterminate in the Ontario Re- formatory on being found guilty of a serious offense against a girl over 14 and under 16 years. A case of a nature similar to that of Mc in which Arthur C Deakin, of Otta- wa, was the accused, was stopped early in the hearing, when the pre- siding Judge, owing to lack of core roboration of the girl's evidence, ine structed the jury to bring in a wet= dict of "not » 11 PASSENGERS AFTER SHIPWRECK (By Associated Press) Seattle, Wash.,, Dee. 14.--Radio morning advices this said eleven passengers of the steamer "Starr™ had been picked up from Dark Is- and by a schooner. 'The Starr's 21 officers and crew on board when she became disabled fu. uncharted waters, 175 miles from ward, Alaska, on a striking reef. iThe vessel will be taken fn tow. Last night and Wednesday were anxious hours. This morning there was a sinking spell that gave the ut- most alarm: but always after weak- ness the King has rallied. The doc- tors seem to think mow there is a chance for him, and the general medical iraternity believes that, with the source of infection removed, it is conceivable he-may recover. This opinion has been given to correspon- dents im quarters where shrugs of the shosfider or frank expressions of zens than to have it under pro- viucial jurisdiction alome. By its » judge is given unusual mowers and (Continued on Page 3) hopelessness were common two days ago. a i The miost critical days arc today Collegiate and Technical School at Sarnia Closed by " (By Canadian Press) Sarnia, Ont, Dec. 14.--The Sarnia collegiate institute and techmical scho i was closed today and will re- main closed until Tuesday on account of an outbreak of influenza among pupils and teachers. The closing or- dor was issued by the Board of Edu- cation after consultation with Dr. I. A. Bell; medical officer of health. One hundred and sixty pupils and five teachers werc absent from the school, The discase is prev-dent im f the city but public school pupils have so far escaped.