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[| | i ; { The Oshawa Daily Reformer \ 929 The Oshawa Daily di nes VOL. 4--NO. 1 red On E ABiehed ote Sundae and Public Hitidepe OSHAWA, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1929 10 Cents a Week; 3 Cents a Copy. TWELVE PAGES MITCHELL AND SWANSON IN STRA 'News of Improvement in ' King George's Co: dition - Has an Optimistic Note Joynson- Hicks Believes Worst is Over for King (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) London, Jan. 2--Sir Wil. liam Joynson-Hicks, Home Secretary said today that he believed the worst is over for King George. He left for Ri- viera and said he felt free to go after a talk with the King's physicians. The Monarch is Holding His Own Against Weakened Strength -- William Joyn- son-Hicks, Home Secre- tary, Leaves for Holiday in France (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) London, Jan. 2, -- There was an optimistic note 'in to-day's news about King M. J. ELLIOTT IS ELECTED MAYOR IN BOWMANVILLE William H. Thickson Given Another Term in Office as Reeve Bowmanville, Jan, 2.--M. J. El- liott is mayor of Bowmanville by acclamation while Wm, H. Thick- ~on was elected reeve by acclama- W. H. Carruthers will be de- puty reeve by acclamation having no opponent, Twelve, however, are tion. unning for council as follows: WM. BROCK. E. C. REHDER, GEO. W. JAMES. CHAS. A. SMITH. WM. A. EDGER. W. P. CORBETT. .» V. DINNEWELL. ADWARD GIBBS. ALLAN CAMPBPL JOHN W. BUNNER. COLD WEATHER 15 CHECK ON "FLL" SAYS DR. WKAY M.O.H. for Oshawa B:lieves Present Cold Snap Quite Beneficial "worse epidemic of the flu would Dr. T. W. G, McKay, medical officer-of health for 'Oshaws, in commenting upon the advantage of the present cold weather spell in relation to its effect upon the in- "luenza epidemic, is inclined to sev avorable results, "It is usually believed the cold weather helps to limit the spread of the disease, and it is believed it has a beneficial effect on the re- sistance of human beings," the doc- tor stated to The Times, That part of this is due to the decrease in the number of public gatherings in extremely cold weath- er is almost a certainty, it was said. . The spread of the influenza germ is made doubly facile when a large numbér of human beings are shut up in an enclosed roor' or auditorium, Dr. McKay would make no ment upon the prediction of Wash- ington, D.C., physicians, that a spread through the country in two weeks' time. "Sometimes," he d, "those stories are a little far- fetched, although there may be an atom of truth in the matter." NO CHANGE IN HOME DELIV. ! known port. out of provisions and were said to have kept drinking liquor boat was said to have been loaded. After going on the rocks the men made a raft from the hateh covers and on it paddled ashore and suc- John Wacker, 12, death yesterday when fire destroy- ed the Waldseim Sportsman's Ho- tel at Azure, mear here, damage of $15,000, George. He retained the im. provement which the doctors noted last night. The cabinet minister who is closest to af- fairs at Buckingham Palace, Sir William Joynson-Hicks, Home Secretary, feels so reas- sured he said about the King's condition that he left for a brief holiday in the south of France. Even a restless night which the doctors reported this morning did not cause the King to lose any ground since the improvement noted last night. Palace circles were grat- ified that there has been no check in the progress which, however, continues to be slow. It is understood the new cal- cium treatment for toning up the blood in connection with which Dr. E. G. Dodds, bril- liant young chemical patholo- gist from the University of London was called in, is being continued and further benefits from it are hoped for, From. the fact thatthe King's does tors did not make the usual visit to the Palace this afternoon it was gathered that they were saisfied with the progress that His Majesty thus far is making. It is understood their next visit will be at the usual time this evening, prior to the issuance of the regular night bulletin, Princess Mary arrived at the Palace this af- ternoon from her Yorkshire home for a further stay with her mother, MISSING VESSEL REPORTED SAFE Went on Rocks Near Ameri- can Shore When Fuel Supply Was Exhausted (By Canadian Press) Chatham, Jan, 2--~Reports from Erieau say the motor craft "Hannah' which has been missing since it left that port on Dec, 20, and went on the rocks. some where on the Am- erican shore will return to Erieau today. A rescue was affected yester- day following a telegram report from one of two members of the crew when the tug from Port Stanley reached the stranded boat. The tele- gram said both the crew and the ship were safc. The "Hannah" it was said ran out of fuel and drifted on the rocks during a gale, The boat was bound for an un- The two men ran themselves alive by with which the ceeded fin getting a message through to Canadian friends, The names of the men were believed to be Hamilton and Clark, BOY DIES IN FIRE WHICH BURNS HOTEL (By Associated Press) Stregis Falls, N.Y., Jan. 2.-- was burned to with a and Religion Not Allied With ern Scientific Study (By York, Jan. 2--Philosophical icns of sin and religion have mate place in the forum of jmerican Association for Ad- ' n nt of Science is the opinion r. Henry Fairfield Osborne, nt. His statement was aimed Ww paper read by Prof. Canes which said that s sciences Associated Press) had re'-gated sin into a ancient superstitions." "Limbo of "This is a scientific meeting," said Dr. Osborne, "and science deals with what can be understood by the weighing, measuring and analysis of umwverse. It covers the whole realm Harry | of what can be estimated and under- [select 11. tood. It stops there." hs -- THREE HURT WHEN AUTO HITS SLEIGH Fourteen Others Catapulted Into Snow-filled Bank Near Ottawa DRIVER DISAPPEARS Occupants Were Out on "Tally-ho" Party on Gat. ineau Road (By Canadian Press) Ottawa, Jan, 2, -- Three mem- bers of a New Year's Day 'tally- ho" party were injured while four- teen others were hurleu into u snowefilled ditch when a speeding motor car crashed into a sleigh on Gatineau Point road last night. Following the collision the driver of the car jumped from the ma- chine and ran away, Police are seeking the owner of the car, Mrs, Lucienne Labelle of Hull was seriously hurt, both her legs beirg fractured, Miss Pauline Labelle and P, Pichette were also injured, DESPATCHES SAY ORPER 15 RESTORED IN AFGHANISTAN Peace Negotiations Open at Instance of Rebels--Royal Family at Kabul (Cable Service to The Times by a ceived at the Afghanistan legation today said all was quiet in Afghani- stan and that peace negotiations had been opened at the instance of rebels who were completely defeated. King Amanullah and all members of the Royal family were reported at Ka- BELIEVES POINCARE WILL BE RETAINED Hon. R. Lemieux Predicts a Successful Year for French Premier if Elected (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian P. ress) Paris, Jan. 2--Hon. Rodolphe Lemieux, Speaker of the House of Commons at Ottawa before sailing for Canada today said he believed Premier Poincare of France would be retained in office and would - some time bring out a successful solution of international problems confronting France. There was no significance to be attached to the forthcoming visit of Gengral Henri Gouraud to India, Hon. Mr, Lemieux stated. The Gen- eral was a close friend of the head of the British army in India. of the Institute De France, late Cardinal Mercier's place, Hon. Mr. Lemieux attended every Satur- day the and Politics, Diphtheria Epidemic (By Canadian Press) Edmonton, Jan. 2, -- A. Logan, Hudson Bay factor at Fort Vermil- diphtheria ip raging at two far northern posts, Fort Vermillion and Little Red River. An aeroplane piloted by Cap- tain "Wop" May, left here today on a 600-mile flight to Fort Ver- millon, carrying anti-loxin re- guested in a mesake received here. VOTERS HAVE BEEN ASSURED 70 BEMOVE 8. A. CHIEF (Cable Service To The Times By Canadian Press) Lon on, Zam, 2.--Evangeline Booth's headquarters said today that a sufficient number of votes in the High Council had been assured to remove General Bramwell Booia as Commander-in-Chief and effect a re-orgamization of the Salvation Army, LIVESTOCK MARKETS Canadian (By Press) Toronto, Jan. 2.--Receipts, 12iv trade slow. Heavy beef steers 10 to 11. Butcher steers, good to choice, 9.75 to 10.50. Butcher cows, medium, 7.75 to 8.50. Calves, good to choice, 15 to TS. Hogs, Good ewe lambs, 14 go 14.59. As the only Canadian associate member taking y of Science, Morals is Raging in North lon, is dead - and an epidemic of In Race For Mayor's Chair T. B. MITCHELL ALD. D. A. J. SWANSON Wards and Six in Field for Cedardaie cats -- Five in Northeast and Five in Southeast Wards -- Six Running for Board of Education -- Public M:eting Thursday Two wards in the city, the south- west and north-west, returned al- dermen by acclamation today, and two men were elected members of the Board of Water Commissioners by acclamation. Sixteen men are while there are six candidates for five seats on the Board of Educa- tion. A straight fight for mayor has developed between T. B., Mit- chell and Alderman D, A, J, Swan- son, , Cxtindion Pre : it the nine aldernfanic London, Jan. 2. Tron vicks ip ibwio biher three" wards) C. A, Mason, Newcomer The south-west ward, Ward 1, re-elected the three present alaur- men, by acclamation, William Boddy, Dan, Douglas and 8. H. Jackson. Mayor R. D. Preston was elected by acclamation as alderman for the north-west ward, Alderman George T, Morris was re-elected In the ward, and C. A. Mason, also elected to this ward, was the only newcomer to the council to be elect- ed by acclamation, William Hall Ross was re-elected for a two year term to the Board of Water Com- missioners, while ex-Alderman Da- vid Franklin Johnston was also elected tn this board for a two year term, Three of the retiring menrbers of the Board of Education are standing again, Trustees E. L. Vickery, Dr. ¥. J. Donevan, and A, W. Bell. The other three candi- dates for the Board are Ross Me- Kinnon, George Alchin snd M. E, Hartley. None for Re-Election Not one alderman fn Ward 2, the south-east ward, stood for re- election in that ward. Five new men have qualified for the three seats, ex-aldermen George Hart, I. V. Disney, ¥, J. Perry, O. Frank- lin and A. H. Broad. : Cedardale will witness an elee- tion contest for the first time in several years, there being six ald- ermen contesting the three seats, Acclamations in Two For Water Commission Vacancies LJ BOXER DIES IN RING (By Associated Press) Cranig, Colo,, Jan, 2,--Dick Wil- 'ams, died in the ring during a fight with "Wild Bill" Marks here last night. The cause of death was not determined, THREE STUDENTS BURNED T0 DEATH Fire Starts in Christmas Tree and Sweeps Through Stu- dents' Private Home (By Associated Press) Monmouth, Ore., Jau, 2,~-three girl students were burned to deal: last night when fire, starting in Christmas tree, swept through house in which a group of students lived. providing the hottest opposition in the city's aldermanic fight. Two of the present aldermen are run- ning again, Edmund Jackson and Clifford Harman, while the four other candidates are H. N. Mallett, Reginald Stephens, John Caunt and Robert McDonald. As has been customary in Ward 4, the north-east ward, there is a tough election struggle, with the three present aldermen, John 7T. Crawford, Peter A, Macdonald and Sidney G. Carnell, and A. 8. Mi- Leese and William Harmer con- testing the three seats. All of the near-candidates for mayor in the city retired except Alderman D. A. J. Swanson and Chairman of the Board of Educa- tion, T. B. Mitchell. Both of these men have seen considerable eivie service, and an (interesting cam- paign is getting under way. A public meeting has been call- ed at eight o'clock tomorrow night in the City Hall, Simcoe street north, when voters will have an op- portunity to hear the candidates for the various civic offices. An offi- cial notice to this effect was fssu- ed by Mayor R. D. Preston today. HOSTILITY TO QUEEN WILL BE PROBLEM (Cable Service To The Times By Canadian Préss) Newdelhi, India, Jan, 2.-- Hos- tility to Queen Souriya and her family and opposition to the aboli- tion of purdah or the seclusion of woman will be two of the problems which will come up at peace mego- tiations now going on at Jalalabad between Shinwaris rebels and Ab- med Jan, %s fuer governor of the tribesmen who is keen for the restora. ion of authority of mullmbs or Mohommodan priests in govern Queen. FALLING FROM WINDMILL, FARMER IS KILLED (By Canadian Press) Brockville, Jan. 2.--W. McLean, a farmer living mear Roebuck, Granville County, was killed when he fell from a windmill he was Joiling. AT PEACE PARLEY | ment affairs and are hostile to the |i Moslem Demands Will be Recognized TAN Pasties' Parley Agrees to at Conference R I ti Fe lati Plans for Reform REPRESENTATION Safeguards in Culturate and Demanded (Cable Sesvice. t6 The Times by Press) Calcutta, India, Jan. 2---The All Parties' Conference of Moslem, un- der the presidency of H. Aga Kpast has afweed to a resolution formyliat- ing Moslem demands regarding the constitutional reform in Inga. It was decided to omit referegfice to do- minion status or indepgfndence, or even to the Simon Stgfitutory Com- mission. ecommendfations indica that Moslems deman a resentation and a electorate without J being safeguarded. § Moslems in cultura matters are demanded. | d adequate rep- interests ards for the «and linguistic INQUEST T0 BE HELD AT KINGSTON Dr. M. J. Morrison. Coroner Trying to Locate Boys Who Issued Warning EIGHT KILLED || Canadian National Railways and Highways Department Are Investigating (By Canadian Press) Kingston, Jan, 2--Dr, M, J, Mor. rison, coroner, announced today that the inquest into the fatal automobile accident at Cataraqui Monday when eight persons were instantly killed, will be held Iu police court Here, instead of at Cn: araqui as first announced. The Coroner is trying to locate two boys, who it is stated warned the occupants of the car a few minutes before the tragedy, The only witness {is expected to be Thomas Burch who was in a field pear the scene when the crash oe- curred, It is understood officials of the Canadian National Railways, and of the highways department are in the city and will investigate the crossing following the inquest, Ottawa, Jan, 2, -- Inspectors ot the Board of Railway Commission- ers are investigating the accident a, Cataraqui on Monday, but untit the result of the inquiry is known, no action in regard to the crossing can be taken, LAURA SECORD'S ~ GRANDSON DEAD M. J. Carthew, Barrister of Thronbury, Was Descendant of Famous Heroine Owen Sound, Jan. 2.--Morton James Carthew, barrister, grand- son of Laura Secord, hero of the war of 1812-14, died yesterday at Thronbury, His mother was the second youngest daughter of Laura Secord. Mr. Carthew was a form- er law partner of Hon. H. B. Mor- phy, K.C., of Listowel. He had liv- ed at Thronbury for the past eight years. Surviving are his widow, four daughters, Mrs. George Hemmans, Vancouver; Mrs, Jackson, Edmou- ton; Mrs. George Mitchell, Clarks- burg; and Miss Edith at home; and two sons, W. T. of Walkerville, and A. M, of Cayuga. R. B. BENNETT Dr. T. E. Kaiser is the Recip- ient of Best Wishes from Conservative Leader Dr. T. E. Kaiser, Oshawa, Ont. May I wish you, and each individ- ual member of your family, health happiness and prosperity in the new year with' the added hope that we may by close co-operation render more useful service than ever to our country. Kindest personal regards. R. B. BENNETT NO COMMUTATION OF DEATH SENTENCE IN BARRIE CASE Ottawa, Jan. 2.--There will be no finterference with the death sentence passed on George O'Neil of Barrie, who will be executed on Friday, Jan. 4. The Cabinet has reviewed the case and against commutation. O'Neil was found guilty of the murder of A, Robinson and his daughter, Mrs, | Ruby Martin, whose, hodies were found in the ruips of a barn on Robinson's fag x Lich was burned. ETL SA ER VTBREAK OF RABIES ockville, Jan. 2.--The outbreak rabies on the farm of Edward Barrett in Winchester Township is being investigated by the Health of Animals department. After the de- SENDS GREETINGS; Other N T. B. Mitchell Has Long Re: cord of Public Service to His -Credit -- Four Years on Council, Two on Board of Health and Four on the Board of Education -- D. A. J. Swanson Alderman for Past Two Years--Has Also Served on Boards The mayoralty campaign in Osh- awa has developed into a straight contest between Thomas Bertin Mitchell, druggist, and David Albert Joseph Swanson, barrister. Ten men had been nominated for mayor, but only the two mentioned had qualified when the time expired at noon, to- day, 4 Mr, Swanson entered his qualifica- tion papers with Returning Officer, F, E. Hare, on Monday, while Mr. Mitchell filed his papers Monday evening, Alderman George T. Mor- ris, considered a probable candidate, qualified instead for his old seat as alderman in the north-west ward, where he was elected by acclamation. Pete. A, Macdonald qualified for al- derman in the north-east ward, which has previously elected him as alder- man; George Hart qualified as al- derman in the south-east ward; and Mayor R. D, Preston was elected by acclamation as alderman for the north-west ward. Of the other four men nominated, W, J, Trick, who was considered a probable candidate, and John Stacey, did not put in an appearance at the qualification pro- ceedi.gs, and Ernie Marks and A, R, Alloway, while present at the city clerk's office" this morning, did not enter the contest, Both T. B. Mitchell and Alderman D. A. J. Swanson, have had experi- ence on both the city council ey *ke board of education and both fb; been chairman of the finance coil mittee on these bodies, and both have records .n other branches in public life, On Council In 1910 Mr, Mitchell started his civic ser- vice in 1910 by election to the muni- cipal council, and was that year made chairman of the finance committee of the council. In 1912 he was elected reeve of the town, and again acted as chairman of the finance committee. In 1919 he was elected second deputy reeve of the town council, and was chairman of the finance committee. In 1920 he was reeve of the town, and was chairman of the finance committees of both the town and county councils. Record of Service Mr. Mitchell was first elected to the board of education in 1925, and was chairman of the finance commit- tee of the board in both 1925 and 1926. In 1927, when the municipal board of education was established, Mr. Mitchell was elected its first chairman, which position he held dur- ing his term of 1927 and 1928, Mr. Mitchell has also been identified with several other public bodies. In 1913 he was made chairman of the board of trade. In 1914 the board establish- ed the Patriotic Fund in Oshawa, and Mr. Mitchell acted as chairman of the relief committee of the Patriotic Fund during the whole war period. In 1°24 and 1925 he was a member of the board of he.lth. Mr. Mitchell was treasurer of t'e Y.M.CA. for three years. He is active in the work of St. George's church, being a ward- en and is at present lay delegate to the Synod of Toronto. He was also active in the work of the Canadian Club while that body functioned in Oshawa. Mr. Mitchell is the proprie- tor of Mitchell's Drug Store, Sim- coe street north. D. A. J. Swanson's Career Alderman D. A. J. Swanson began his municipal career in 1911 when he entered the board of education. He was a member of the Board in 1911, 1812, 1913 and 1914, being chair- man of the finance committee of the board during the last three years. He was thea out of the- city until 1921. In 1927 he was elected man for the south-east ward, and was re-elected to this office in 1928. In last year's council he was chair- man of the finance committee. Dur- ing the last year he was appointed a 'representative from the city council on the board of health, and as the city's representative on the board of commissioners for the House of Re- fuge. Mr. Swanson is a barrister of this city. BRUCE MINES 70 HAVE FIRST MUNICIPAL ; IN SIX YEARS ON MONDAY Sault Ste. Marie, Jan. 2.--Bruce Mines is to have its first municipal struction of a dog, a mumber of cows died. tion of the heads. OF GOVERNMENT the resignation of the Gove os Ri Avs. Bouse, A positive report of {Mayor rabies was received' on examina (ng-elected by acclamation, but there election six years mext Monday. lbert C. Grigg has been eight nominees for council, ana for the school board. ) GRAIN PRICES cago, Ills, Jan. 2. -- Wheat, 16; May, 118 3-8; Corn, arch, 88 1-4; May, 91 1-8; Pats, March, 47 1-2; May, 485, U IGHT FIGHT Spirited Race Promised in Mayoralty Contest, ominees Out 4 THOSE IN FIELD MAYOR DONALD ANDREW JOSEPH SWANSON, THOMAS BERTIN MITCHELL, WATER OMMISSIONER WILLIAM H, ROSS, DAVID FRANKLIN JOHNSTON, (Acclamation), BOARD OF EDUCATION EDWIN L, VICKERY. ROSS MacKINNON, FREDERICK JAMES DONEe VAN, M.D, ALEXANDER WOOD BELL, GEORGE CLIF TON ALCHIN, MELVILLE EDWIN HARTLEY, ALDERMEN Ward 1-8, W, WILLIAM BODDY, DANIEL MUZDOCH DOUGLAS SAMUEL HOWARTH JACKSON, (Acclamation.) Ward 2-8, E, FREDERICK JOHN PERRY, OLIVER FRANKLIN, ARTHUR HAMLET BROAD, LLEWELLY:! VICTOR DISNEY, GEO." HAT , Ward 8-N. W. CHARLES ARTHUR MASON, GEOR.E THOMAS "'ORRIS, ROBERT DUNCAN PRES.ON, (Acclamati>»), Ward 4--N, E, \ SIDNEY GEC bi RNELL, ALEXANDER STEWART Mec LEESE, . JOHN THOMAS CRAWFORL, WILLIAM HENRY JAMES HAR» MER. ALEXANDER McDO? le BEXPT Bowden ¥ . Bawdenft G53 Biplane : Wivan HENS, JOHN CObL.. 1 EDMUND JACKSON. CLIFFORD HARMAN, HARRY NEWSTEAD MALLETT, ROBERT McDONALD, THREE ATTEMPTS BEING MADE FOR ENDURANCE RECORD "Question Mark," of U. 8, Army, Now on Second Day of Cruise (By Associated Press) Three separate assafls on ep» durance flight records were under way in the West today, with the U.S. Army's big tri-motored plane, "Question Mark,' already on the second day of the cruise in Calis fornia that may last for weeks with the aid of refueling in air. The "Question Mark" carried & crew of 5 and took off from Los Angeles yesterday. It made con- tacts with the refuelling plane at intervals and took aboard gaso- line, food and oil. Until the three engines wear out the plane will res main afloat. At Marshall, Mo. Blain Texhorn and Leonard Rbiner were attempting to shatter the re- fueling endurance record in a smell open cockpit plane. Fuel and plies will be picked up from ground by means of 8 specially" vented device. Miss Bobby Trout took off at Los Angeles today in quest of the new. endurance record for women. SEMIS LEW TO LOWER PRICES (By Canadian Press) Chicago, Il., Jan. 2.--Unlooked fr getbacks in wheat quotations at Liverpool led to lower prces early today in the wheat here. Mc.t of the wlzat i