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"All the News While It Is News" The Oshamua Daily Times SUCCEEDING 1 he Oshawa Daily Retormer A Growing Newspaper in a Growing City 'VOL, 4--NO. 8 Published at Oshawa, Onte, Day Except Sundays and Public Holidays Canada, Every OSHAWA, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 1929 10 Cents a Week; 3 Cents a Copy. JOUR TEEN PAGES ATTEMPT NON-STOP FLIGHT AROUND WORLD General Bramwell Booth Asked to Step Down Dep utation From High Cn Eel ery y, Lays Plan SIR LOMER GOUIN ASSUMES OFFICE LIEUT.-GOVERNOR (By Canadian Press) Quebee, Jan, 10.--Sir Lomer Gouin took the oath of allegiance and oath of office as Lieutenant Governor of Quebec today at a brief ceremony. Sir Lomer was Premier of the Province for many years, and later Minister of Jus- tice in the Dominion Government. He succeeds Hon. Narcisse Pero- deau whose four-year term expires today. PERFORMED DUTY AS CARETAKER FOR SICK NEIGHBOR "Scottie" Bell Not Employcd at Curling Rink -- Work Was Friendly Action In an article published in The Times yesterday it was stated that "Scotty" Bell had been employed as caretaker of the Oshawa Curl- ing Rink. This statement was printed in good faith, but it has been since learned that Mr. Bell was not employed by the rink au- thorities, but had performed cer- tain dutics on behalf of a friend and neighbor, who was so employ- ed, but who has been ill for some time. Friendly Action The work dome by Mr. Bell was as one friend for another, and Mr. Bell had never asked for or receiv- ed any, renumeration for his ser- vices. His name mentioned in this connection had nothing whatever to do with the other details of the case. NEW VARIETY OF WHEAT SAID TO RESIST RUST (By Canadian Press) Filmore, Sask., Jin. 10.--Recom- mendation of a new variety of wheat found to have rust resisting power and good milling quality will soon be made to farmers of Southwestern Saskatchewan, ac- cording to C. McLarty, of Saskatchewan. The mew wheat, known as Marquillo is the result of crossing Marquis wheat with a variety known as Iumillo. WOMAN ACOUITTED ON MURDER CHARGE Mus. Annie Oldham Defend- ant in Seven Year Old Charge Toronto, Jan. 10.--At the direction of Mr. Justice Jeffrey, an Assizes jury yesterday acquitted Mrs. Annie Oldham, aged 50, formerly of Mount Albert, on a murder charge first laid seven years ago iu connection with the death of her 14-months-old grandchild, Shirley. The acquittal was on the ground of imsanity at the time of the com- mission: of the alleged offence. Mrs. Oldham has been in the Queen street asylum since within a few days of May 15, 1922 when she is alleged to huve poisoned the baby by dipping its comiorter into strychine. Doctors mecently found that she had regained her reason and the trial followed. Mrs. Oldham wept quietly after the jury had consented to the werdict suggested by the judge. Later she was taken to the Don jail, the court having made the formal order that she be held in a common jail to a- wait the pleasure of the Lientenant- Governor. This is the legal phrase- olog: avhich means, in this instance, that she'is 10 be kept in custody un- til a proper application for her re- lease has been made and granted by Ord r-im-Cour In directir siated tha Crown wn Oldh: mony -, His Lordship the charge the show that Mrs. ne in 1922. The te on the contr + The said. U nder ces, he said, he could 1p convict. i- noel ask jury University _ | March, 48 1- Before Him Y Sugeostod That "Aged Army Head Retain Title Comman- der-in-Chief HONORS, DIGNITY General's Request for Com- mission is Rejected By High Council (Cable Service 1 To o The Times By Canadian Press) London, Jan, 10.--It ficially announced today that the High Council of the Salva.ion Army had asked General Bramwell Booth to retire. The suggestion is that the General retain the title of Commander-in-Chief and the hon- ors and dignity attached to it. The resolution, proposing the General's re.irement was made known in communique issued at Sudbury-on-Thames where the High Council is in session, Reject Idea It was adopted after the Council had considered a letter from the Commander which was not made public but is understood to have asked the Council to appoint a commission to act for him until his recovery. The council rejected the pro- posal saying it was improbable that at the General's age, he would ever recover enough to resume his labors. A deputation was named to visi. the General at his seaside retreat and place the retirement suggestion betore him. Council Adjourns Sunbury-on-Thames, Jan. The High Council of the Army adjourned late today until Saturday to give the seven mem- bers appointed to wait on General Bramwell Booth with the request for his resignation, an opportunity to visit him, DEATHS FROY FLU SHOW DECREASE was of- 10.-- Salvation Checking Flu-Pneumonia Epideini (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Jan. 10.--Despite the increase of eight dcaths whem 21 were reported over night at the City Hall, medical authorities said the influenza situation is comsider- ably better. Continued abatement of the epidemic throughout Ontario is reported today by the provincial department of health. Toronto, Jan. 10.--Sharp de- crease in the number of deaths from pneumonia reported to the city clerk's office yesterday empha- sized the steady progress being made in checking of the flu-pneu- monia epidemic in Toronto. Only three deaths from this cause were reported, in contrast with the 15 or 16 being reported daily prior to yesterday. Abatement . Reports to the provincial depart- ment of health indicated 4 con- tinued abatement of influenza throughout the rest of Ontario, ac- cording to Dr. W. J. Bell, Deputy Minister. \ Testimony that officials the crisis as passed, announcement by pitals that the ban on visiting would be lifted. Regular visiting hours will again be put into effect at Grace and Western Hospitals on Sunday. A partial relaxation will be permitted at the General Hos- pital today. Dischares regard was seen in two more hos- s of cured patients are ing made daily. plants, business houses and other commercial institutions pepont a steady decrease in the number of employes away sick. ee IRISH MINISTER WO US (Cable Service to the Wimes by The Canadian Press) Dublin, Irish Free State, Jan. 10. --Michael MacWhite, who shes ve- presented Ireland at Geneva since 1922, has been appointed minis- ter to Washington to succeed Hon. Timothy A. Smidr. who has been transferred to London as high com- missicner. GRAIN OPENING (By Canadian Press) Chicago, Jar: 14. Opening, wheat, March, 117 1 May Oats, 8; May, 49 1-2, ~85 Steady Progress Made in' (OSHAWA ANGLERS PLEASED WITH PARLEY RESULT Grievances Placed Before Government and Considera- tion Promised By Minister Delegates from Oshawa to the Ontario Federation of Anglers which held a meeting in Toronto yesterday came home pleased with results of the deliberations, Those who went from Oshawa included N. F. Tonkin, G. Robertshaw, G. Smith and H. Manning, The dele- gation was present in Toronto to Angling Clubs all over the prov- ince against the "conditions now existant" in the Department of Game and Fisheries, relative to the alleged inefficient manner in which offenders against the game laws are brought to time by the Department. *'Political wire-pull- ing" was the allegation stated be- fore the advisory fish and game committee. The department, through Hon. William Finlayson, minister of Lands and Forests pre- sent, assured the delegates that the government would give considera- tion and co-operation to any rea- sonable - and feasible suggestion which was made. TRAINING COURSE APPREGIATER BY hear the complaints voiced by the | HON. W. B. ROSS, SENATE LEADER DIES IN GUELPH Chosen Conservative Leader in Upper House in 1926-- Death Unexpected ont., Jan. William Benjamin toss, Con= gervative leader in the Senate, died today at Homewood Sanitari- {um here, where he has heen a pa- {tient for two months, His death was unexpected, but the doctors would reval no detail, Leader Since 1926 Halifax, N.S., Jan. 10. William Benjamis Ross GAIN IN STRENGTH Satisfaction Felt That His Majesty Has, to Some Extent, Overcome the Weakness Which Was Main Obstacle to His Recovery (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) London, Jan, 10,--There was gratification both at Buck- ingham Palace and generally today that King George's physi- cians had been able to report a slight gain in his strength. As persistence of weakness has been the main obstacle to his re- covery, This gain was welcomed every where with comments of satisfaction. It was felt that if the gain were continued it would remove the chief concern of physicians and" stimulate the rate of progress which has been distressingly 'slow. Passed Fair Night : London, Jan, 10.--It was authoritatively stated at Buck- ingham Palace that King George had passed a fair night and that there was no change in his condition this morning. Convalesce in Spain Madrid, Jan. 10.--The possibility of King George coming | to Spain to convalesce from his illness has been discussed by the Spanish cabinet. Premier Primo De Rivera said that while nothing definite has been decided it was probable the King would rest somewhere in southern Spain. Steady Progress Ny Jan. 10.--After noting in the condition of the Sunday, his doctors night were able to is- bulletin say.ng progress in | slight in- Cuelph, 10,--Hon. Hon. leader | ate, died today, agea 74. occurred at Guelph, Ont., and word was received by relatives here, Senator Ross succeeded td the Con- servative leadership in the Upper House in 1926, and has been a | member of the Senate since 1912, He was born at Charlottetown, P, E.I., and was educated at Dalhous- ie University, Halifax. He was called to the bar in 1878. Third Vacancy Ottawa, Jan. 10.--*The death of omy physicians to see His Majesty in the evening and they alone sign- ed the bulletin. The pronounce- |Senator Ross creates the third vac- ment which was issued at 8.15 p.m. |28C¢Y¥ in the Senate. Indications said: are that the new Conservative lead- "The r will not be appointed till Parlia- local ment meets next month. He REV. DR. TEMPLE IS CONSECRATED London, "no change" King since Wednesday sue an encouraging that there was steady the local condition and crease in strength. While no anxiety had been ad- mitted in official circles by the con- tinued lack of noticeable progress in the past few days, the news of improvement was a source of grati- King had a quiet day. The condition m steady pro- and there is slight increase ngth. No further bulletin issued until tomorrow even. kes {will be {ing Getting Better There is growing confidence that MANY TEACHERS : Seven Classes s Held Dilys and 120 Teach rs Are in At-! tendance More than 120 teachers have been taking advantage of the classes con- ducted in the city during the present week by the Standard School of Rel- igious Education. Seven classes have | been held daily and for the train- ing, credits are given at the end of the term, which closes on Friday night with a dedication service. Dr. | W. P. Fletcher, dean of the school, announced today that the school this year has covered a large sphere of study and had progressed consid- erably since last year. He stated Believes Old World {the King' recuperative power has not been misjudged The fact that Shit bis in prov. ment extended to [the violet ray treatment is being § strength which is an 'admipistered only at longer inter- at the (vals cited in this connection {The most optimistic observers of the case fcel that the King is ap- proaching a stage where careful noersine, rather then special medi- cal treatment, will be the deter- mining factor. fication at Buckingham Palace. ---------- Emphasis was laid upon the fact Service to The Times by (The Canadian Press) York, En Jan. 10.--Most Rev. iDr. William Te mple was consecrat- ed 90th Archbishop of York and Primate of England in the York Minster Cathedral today. Thous ands of clergy and laity witnessed the ceremony. (Cable dy fal importance present stage of the illness. Quiet Day Sir Hush Rizby, the surgeon, bad jo'med in the morning consul- tation, but Sir Stonlcy Hewett and Lord Dawson of Penn were the WELL KNOWN POET DIES, BROCKVILLE (By Canali Jian Press) Brockville, Jan. 10.--Crawford C. Slack, knowm throughout east-| ern Ontario as contributor of verse to -newspapers, died today, aged 73. Though a painter by trade he | devoted much time to music and wri ing book of verse. He Stan's on the Verg> of Great P rosperity is survived that most successful results are be-| ing obtained, even under the handi- cap of the "flu" epidemic which | ment from last year. Eager Students The school conducted in Oshawa is sponsored by the Oshawa Relig- ious Education Council, which, in turn, is in affiliation, and under the authority of the Ontario Religious Education Council. It is probable Dr. Fletcher said that more credits will be given this year than last since the amount of work covered has been eagerly taken up by the students which have been most enthusiastic towards the system in general. FOREIGN BUYERS FAIL TO FOLLOW WHEAT UPTURNS (By Canadism Press) Chicago, Ills, Jan. 10. -- Wheat prices underwent an early setback today and corn also declined. Euro- pean markets failed to reflect fully yesterday's upturns on this side of the Atlantic and conditions sug- gested that foreign buyers were not following advances either in wheat or corn. Opening unchanged to 1 cent higher, Chicago wheat soon de- Industrial clined all around. Corn opened "unchanged to 5-8 cent off and sub- sequently showed a moderate gen- eral drop. Oats were firm. Pro- | visions also tended to advance. RUM CARGOES SEIZED (By Canadian Press) Chatham, Jan. 10.--Provincial po- lice officers today seized the "Ono- way" a rum crait laden with liquor. This afternoon the cargoes of both the Anna, seized several days ago and the Onoway, will be transierred 10 this city. Police guarding the boats are unable to give any information regarding the seizures. WEATHER Lower Lakes--Strong wester- iy winds, somewhat lower temperatuve tonight, lecal snow flurries. Friday morth- west winds and boocoming cold or. Georgian Bay--Local snow falls today with somewhat jower temperatwve. Friday-- Novthwest winds and bheoom- ing coder, with Jlecal show falls or flurries. caused a slight decrease in enroll. } his widow and one daughter, Mrs. A. Slack, Montreal. Sir H. Holt Delivers Pres 1c idential Address to Royal Bank Shar holders U. S. EXPORTS nited un tory, he sai States was 1 United g in Can ; as suggest further s on Cana- way of tanff, » might be necessary for Canada to seek more favorable trade agree- cs ments with other countries. C. E. Neill Suzgesls Govern- Government Works w. Oh A more pressing international re- ment orks When Busir { lationship with Canada, he thought, Barometer Pcints Downward | "¢® needed for more population. It MEXICAN MINISTER KILLED (By Associated Press) Mexico City, Jan. 10.--Jos G Parries, Under Secretary of Agri culture and candidate for Gover- nor of Hidalgo, has been kiiled in a political class at Atotomilco, Elalto. Two of his followers were also slain. ROYALIST LEADER (Cable Service to The Times by mercasi ada. ed, dia put n exports in t * | nouncement of | made {the Conservative party in the Sen- | race Death | durance and distance AS ARCHBISHOP | Woodstock Minister is Old- Sustained Flight of 1507 Hours of "Question Mark" Starts New Project RE-F UEL "VENTURE Most Dating Project of Avi ation Appears Possible This Year (By Canadian Press) Wychita, Kansas, Jan, 10.--The most daring project of aviation, en attempted non-stop flight around the world, appeared today within a possibility ot the present year. An- of projected flights and in Paris, indicate a dream of en- flyers, The be refuelled ventures gested by the sustain- ed flight of 150 hours of the plane "Ques ion Mark' in California. Col, Arthur C. Goebel noted distance and speed pilot, an- nouncesg that he would take off on a west-to-east Wichita to Wichiia flight in August or September, O8TH BIRTHDAY I$ CELEBRATED BY DR. WMULLEN here to achieye the flights will and were sug lest Ex-Moderator of Presby- terian Church in Canada Plan Race to Achieve Dream of Endurance And Distance Flyers REBELS MAINTAIN SUPERIORITY IN AFGHAN FIGHTING (Cable Service To The Times By Canadian Press) New Delhi, India, Jan, 10,--The rebels today appeared to he retains ing their superior position in their a.tack on Joyal Afghan troops near Kabul, Telegraph communications with Aghanistan had been cut but a weekly air mail service hetween Kabul and India has been ars ranged, DYNAMITE PLAGED UNDER TEACHER'S DESK BY PUPIL Montreal Lad Charged With Endangering Life of the Public Montreal, Jan. 9--Just as 400 pus pils were entering class rooms today in the Christian Brothers School ag Maisonneuve, Brother Octave, the di rector, found a dynamite cartridge with fuse under the desk of Brother Alired, professor of fourth year pus pils. A. 15-year-old boy, traced by his cap which he had dropped near the dynamite as he fled, faces the Juvenile Court on a charge of ens» dangering public life. It did not take the detectives long Woodstock, Jan. 10.--Rey. Dr. W. T. McMullen, Woodstock's old- | est citizens, anl the oldest ex-mod- | |erator of the Presbyterian church |in Canada, Wednesday was shower- ed with congratulations and good | tate literally | greeting cards and telegrams from I he | sary. |the rooms, tokens of felicitations | and published at least one | by | was imperative, he said, that mea- ---- taken to remedy over pro- (By Canadian Press) situation in the Montreal, Jan. 10.--Announcing his belief that the old world stands up- on the verge of prosperity similar to that which is. now being enjoyed in North America, Sir Herbert Holt, in his presidential address to sharehold- ers of the Royal Bank of Canada to- day said Canada's international trade would rise to new and unprecedencd | levels. Trade relationship between sures be duction ne spi t industries. cc. Neill, the government mana- ger, eo that the suggestion made {an the United States that the gov- crnment set aside a sum to be used | on roads and public works, wheney- "er the business barometer pointed to- wards depression, might be well kept in mind by the Canadian government | and industrial leaders. | as 1s the Press) Cannes, France, Jan. ton held by appeared to have started of Grand Duke Cyril, tation 10 have his leadership firmed. 10.--=The yruggle for a successor to the posi- Grand Duke Nicholas, as official leader of Russian Royalists today. Though the tomb has just closed ov- er the Grand Duke's body adherents who regarded Nicholas as an imposter began an ag- Lcon- POLICE GET FIRST NEW CHEVROLET Detectives of the police department of Windsor, aid of this new any trouble with the CAT, inspected' by into use. Chevrolet $ xX, the first to be delivered to a purchaser in Canada. a coach, was bought by the Windsor Police Commission for the use of detectives and is here seen being Police Chief Wigle (second from left) and Mayor Jackson (fourth from \» Ontario, will be able to make quick time to the scene of The eft) before being put wishes on his 98th birthday. Dr. | Mc Mulllen, in spite of his old age, lis remarkably alert, and is enjoy- ing good health. Seated in his study beside a to root out the owner of the cap, | who came forth with a story [hag | "some one had told me to do it." Sa | he was led to headquarters, to exam» ine rogues' gallery photos and point |out the instigator of the affair. But when the lad was taken before Cap- tain Detective Victor Foucault, who has raised a family of 20, and knows something about children, the tale | soon changed and the little prisoner confessed he had done it of his own acco rd. covered with letters, many parts of the world, Dr. Mec- | Mullen was this morning thorough- | birthday anniver- in profusion dotted ly enjoying his Flowers from numerous friends. Better Health Answering an inquiry as to { health, Dr. McMullen expressed ee beief that his health was better to- day tham it was 20 years ago. He in long walks every day that the weather is at all favorable. Looking Back Looking back over his long life, Dr. McMullen can ponder over a ministry in which he reached the highest honors in the gift of his chosen church. Dr. McMullen early decided to enter the minis- try, and after taking the course at Toronto University he was or- dained into the Presbyterian min- istry ard inducted into the pas- torate of Millbrook in Perth coun= ty, in 1856. Four years later he was called to Knox Presbyterian only other charge he held. Forty-seven Years Pastor For 47 years ne was the agtive pastor of that congregation. In 1907 he retired from active min- istry, but since then his church ac- tivities have continued, and om special occasions his voice is again heard from his old pulpit, full and strong, clear of enunciation and is feeing perfectly fit and indulges | Church, Woodstock, which was the | It is thought he was disturbed as was placing the dynamite thus | dropping the cap which betrayed hing | to detectives. "STOCK EXCHANGE OCCUPIES WHOLE BLOCK OF CITY {Onc of the : Most Valuable Pieces of Property in the World New York. N. Y., Jan. 10.--The New York Stock Exchange, whose activities once were carried on im the shade of a buttonwood tree, soon will occupy an entire city block. As city large. but, blocks go it is net se bounded by Wall, Broad and New Streets and "Exchange Place,, it probably is among the most valuable pieces of property in the world. It is mearly 200 years since brokers first organized to do busi- ness under the buttonwood tree, but the growth of trading and of impressive in its solemnity of tone. No minister could be more loved. Although he severed ms rormal relations with the Presbyterian Church on the question of union, and Knox remained a Presbyterian congregation, he still lives in the old Knox manse, still takes part in services in Knox Church, and re- tains the full-heanted love of the people of that church. LORD BURGHLEY W WEDS (Cable Service To The Nimes By Canadian 2ruess) London, Jan. 10.--Lord David Burghley, heir of the Marquis of Exeter and famous hurdler and Olympic champion, was married to- day to Lady Mary Scott, daugh- ter of the Duke of Buccleugh. DEMOBILIZE TROOPS (By Canadian Press) Ascuncion, Paraguay, Jan, 10. -- President Guggiari' has signed a decree demobilizing the troops that were called to the colors when the dispute with Bolivia became acute. CONFERENCE ENDS (By Canadian Press) Ottawa, Jan. 0.--The conference between d¢partmental officials of Canada and United States on smug- the Stock Exchange has been steady since that time. Even before the present organization came into be- ing, the associated brokers exper- fenced difficulty in finding quart- ers capable of 'expansion to ac- commodate their growing trade and numbers. REWARD OFFERED, ARREST SCHNABEL (By Canadian Press) Montreal, Jan. 140.--A reward of $1,000 was offered today by the Montreal Herald for information leading to the arrest and conviec- tion of George Schnabel, who is wanted in connection with the death of his wife, whose body was vecent- ly exhumed from a pauper's grave at Cornwall. 4 PLEA FOR EMPIRE TRADE (By Canadian Press) Ottawa, Ont. Jan. 10.--A plea for Empire trade and closer com- mercial. union between the nations of the British Empire, was voiced by Lord Willingdon today addres- sing a convention of eastern Cana- ian Fruit and Vegelable Jobber gling, completed its session today. J Association.