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"All the News While It Is News" The Osha '1 he Oshawa Daily Retormer a Daily Times A Growing Newspaper in a Growing City VOL. 4--NO. 25 Dan Except Sunduys sad Bustie tictideye" OSHAWA, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1929 10 Cents a Week; 3 Cents a Copy. TWELVE PAGES 1929 SESSION OF LEGISLATURE IS OPENED Important Legislation Outlined in Speech From the Throne Premier Makes Reply to Election Prophecy Of Ont. Liberal Leader Says Government Has Not "Yet Considered Date of Election STATEMENT PROMISED Ferguson's Reply Sets Politi- cal Wiseacres of Toronto Thinki Premier Ferguson in Toronto last night made a reply to the statements made at an Oshawa Club meeting on the previous evening by W. E. N, Sinclair, M.P.P., for South Ontario and leader of the Liberal party in the Ontario legislature. In his statement, Premier Ferguson does not make an explicit denial of Mr. Sinclair's predietion that there would be a provincial general election before October of this year, but satisfied himself with stating that the matter has not yet been considered by the govern- ment. > The Mail and Empire, in today's edition, gives the following itenr on the premier's reply to Mr. Sin- clair: An Ironical Reply "Premier Ferguson, in an ironi- cal reply to an election forecast by W. B. N Sinclair, Opposition lead- er, set even the political cognos- centi figuring last night as to whe ther there will be an election in 1929 or not. "Mr. Sinclair, firing his first shot of the political open season at long range from Oshawa, said that there would be an election this year, before October. Moreover, he said it 'without fear of comtra- diction, knowing that Premier Fer-] guson will not deny it." The Op- position leader amplified this with the remark that the Government preferred not to take any chance of showing a deficit for 1929 be- fore going to. the people. The Gov- ernment preferred not to take any chance of showing a deficit for 1929 before going to the people. The Government, he felt, would not wait for an election until an adequate trial had been given to the L.C.A., and did not want to take the chance of having to in- crease taxation before going to the country. a Matter Not Considered "To all of which Mr. Ferguson guilelessly retorted last night that he was 'so accustomed to having the Opposition press and the Oppo- sition leader settle matters of pol- (Continued on page 3) BUILDERS OPPOSE FIVE-DAY WEEK Hamilton, Jan. 30.--Opinion ex- pressed yesterday at the.eleventh annual convention of the Canadian Construction Association, held in the Royal Connaugnt, ma=ae it clear that eonntractors are opposed to the five-day week being demanded by the building rtraue unionists, and will resist what they believe is an oppressive measure. 8. E. Dinsmore of Windsor, Pres- ident of the association, in his an- nual address, referred at some length to the five-day week and de- clared it would benefit no one, not even the trade unionists themselves. While the past year had been one of geeral prosperity in Canada, in which the association had shared, and with all signs pointing to an- other good year in 1929, it was still likely, however, that members of the association would be confronted with labor problems and further de- mands for increased wages, Another Mystery In Mrs. McPherson Case (By Canadian Press) Los Angeles, Jan. 30.--An element of mystery appeared today in the legislative inves- tigation of the payment of $2,500 by Aimee Semple Mc- Pherson to Judge Carloss Hardy of Los Angeles Super- ior Court, after which Walter J. Little, chairman of the committee, had disclosed that he would produce a witness who would testify that the ju- rist received other sums of money from the evangelist, He refused to reveal the iden- tity of the witness. CONTRACT LET FOR TERMINAL MATERIALS (By Canadian Press) Port Arthur, Jan, 30.--Charles Cox, local contractor, has received a contract from the Thunder Bay Harbor Improvement company for the cutting of twenty thousand piles to be used in the foundation' of the new Canadian government elevator and terminal at Prescott, The contract is worth $250,000. CONSPIRACY EXPOSED IN LONDON CASE Indian Car Driver is Charged With Manslaughter Fol. lowing Accident (By Canadian Press) London, Ont. Jan. 30--Details of how three people conspired to evade the law so that their connection with the killing of Joseph Fox, aged local pawn broker, would not lead to their arrests--despite rewards totalling $1,- 00--were brought out before Jus- tice Meredith in the assize court here today during the trial of John Dan- ford, Muncey reserve Indian char- ged with manslaughter, The case went to the jury early this afternoon after evidence of slarting frankness had been presen- ed, Fox was killed by a hit-and-run motorist on Sept. 13, 1928, whef he attempted to cross King street. Danford was named the driver of the car by two other Indiand who were riding with him at the time, The Indians kept secret for almost four months, but the arrest followed when Danford made a slip when ar- rested on a theft charge. MISSIONARY IS HELD BY CHINESE BANDITS Washington, Jan. 30.--The State Department was notified Monday by John Van A. MacMurray, American Minister to China, that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Chinese National Government at Nankin has promised to take immediate action looking to the release Of the Rev. Edward Young, a member of the American Catholic Mission in Ki- angsi Province, who was captured by Communists last week and held for $10,000 ransom in gold. The promise followed representations made to the Foreign Ministry as well as to the authorities in Kiangsi. King Amanullah is Preparing To Re-Ascend Ajghan Throne Paris, Jan. 30--Pathan pride had overcome Tajik daring today, and Amanullah, former King of Afgh- anistan, was ready "for the supreme interests of the country" to reascend the throne which he abandoned two weeks ago. Kabul, Amanullah's old capital, re- mained in Bacha Sakoa's hands to- day, however, although the Shin- waris, Khyganis and Mohmands were marching against the city. Reliable reports' from Peshawar, India, said Ali Ahmed Jan, former overnor of Kabiil, also was march- ing on Kabul and the Afghan lega- tion in London explained he was reparing a way for Amanullah, Des Peshawar reports had said Ali Ahmed Jan had been proclaimed e Afghan legation here confirm- WINS VICTORY GENERAL BRAMWELL BOOTH Who has been granted an injunc- tion restraining the High Coun- cil of the Salvation Army from removing him from the lead- ership. GENERAL OF SALVATION ARMY WINS Injunction Granted to Pre- vent His Removal from the Leadership (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) districts. the needs of the situation, of this newspaper. Miss M. Robertson Sympathizer .......... . Total to date The fund is growing slowly. Appeal to Oshawa Citizens on Behalf of British Miners; Contributions Are Invited The visit of the Prince of Wales to the mining districts of Northern England is concentrating attention on the depth of the sufferings of the people of these stricken areas. he is finding conditions. of destitution sufficient to arouse the most widespread sympathy, and, what seems hardest, those who are' suf- fering most are people who, in days when the mines were operating, were in comfortable circumstances, and are now victims of a con- dition which they cannot control in any way. The interest of the prince in the suffering families is finding its echo in the increased interest which is being taken all over Canada . in the raising of funds to help the destitute people of the mining Oshawa's fund is not growing as rapidly as it should, for the people of this community, one of the busiest industrial cities of Canada, have a splendid opportunity to make their contribution to the total which is growing daily, but which is ever yet far short of The Oshawa Times is sponsoring the Miners' Relief Fund for this district, and adds its appeal to that of the Lord Mayor of London, England, for contributions, to The Times' office, and will be acknowledged daily in the columns The list of contributions so far 1s as follows: J. A. Tayler ...csvesnvive Wherever he goes, These can be sent or brought Help it with your contribution. DOMINION BANK HEADS London, Jan, 30--An in- junction against the high council of Salvation Army was granted in the chancery court today, preventing it from acting on its resolution deposing General Bramwell Booth and electing his gue- cessor, until after a furthbr meeting of the high council, at which the general will have an opportunity of being heard. This means that the resolution passed by the high council of the army, remov- ing General Booth from his command, is of no effect, and that he will remain in office for an indefinite period. The injunction was granted after a great mass of evidence had been presented by both sides. TROOP-GARRYING PLANES MISSING Fears Held for Machines Rescuing Foreigners from Afghanistan (Cable Sewvice to The Times by Canadian Press) London, Jan, 30. -- A Daily Mail despatch from Lahore, India, said two missing and that grave fears were held for their safety. 'troop-carrying planes were Lost in Wild Country New Delhi, India, Jan. 30, -- A huge British Air Force troop-car rying plane, which has been engag- ed in rescuing foreigners from Af- ghanistan, was the wild hill country north of the Khyber Pass. missing today in WEATHER (Cable Sewvice to The Times by (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Jan. 30. -- Fore- cast, Lower Lakes and Geoug- ian Bay -- Moderate North- wegt to north winds; mosuy fair and cold today and Thurs- day; a few local snow flurries, ed early today reports that Amanul- lah at Kandahar had proclaimed himself King of Afghanistan and al- ready had begun formation of his government, Natives of a number of regions of the country had asked the former King to rescind his abdiction which placed his brother Inayatullah on the throne, the legation said. Inayatul- lah since has been deposed by Bacha Sakoa, son of a water carrier, who proclaimed himself king under the name of Habibullah, Bacha Sakoa was a low-born Tajik although a daring bandit chieftain, while Amanullah was born a Pathan of the aristocratic class, = Reports from the country several days ago said many people were displeased with absence of the blue blood Insurance Rate Rise Will Be Protested Toronto, Jan. 30.--Vigorous protest against impending in- crease in automobile insur- ance rates is sure to be lod- ged with the Ontario Govern- ment by the Ontario Motor League. But the league's pre- cise line of attack will not be outlined until the annual meeting of that body at the King Edward Hotel on Mon- day afternoon next, At that gathering the rep- resentatives of all the affilia- ted automobile organizations will meet and discuss the sit- uation thoroughly and prob- ably draft a memorandum for submission to the Ontario Government. from Bacha Sakoa's veins, OPTIMISTIC President Makes Review of Conditions Throughout the Dominion BUSINESS OUTLOOK VERY FAVORABLE Prosperity Should Continue With Good Crops and More Settlers (Special to The Times) Toronto, Jan. 30--The expansion of Canadian business and the bank's contribution to the development and support of industry in the country, the trend of banking development, and many other subjects of interest to the economic future of Canada were interestingly dealt with in the addresses delivered at the 58th an- nual meeting of the Dominion Bank held at the head office in Toronto today. A. W. Austin, the president, after presenting to the shareholders three new directors who had only recently joined the board--C, O. Stillman, C H. Carlisle, and J. M. Mackie, gave particulars regarding the issue of an additional $1,000,000 stock which, when payments of shareholders were completed, would give the bank a paid-up capital of $7,000,000 and a reserve fund of $9,000,000. Agricultural Conditions Continuing, the president spoke at some length on questions of interest to the agriculturist. : "For the fourth successive year agriculture throughout the country (Continued on Page 3) PLANS BEING MADE TO COMBAT ATHEISM Toronto, Jan. 30.--Plans for tne organization of a campaign to bat- tle against the menace of athiesm and communism were made at a meeting of the Canadian Christian Crusade held last evening at the Y.W.C.A., McGill street, and ar- rangements formulated for work- ers to address various organizatwus and churches. Mrs. Maude Howe, the Secretary, announced that op- portunities to address meetings throughout the city would be wel- comed by workers associated with the C.C.C. The necessity of this campaign was stressed in view of the fact that an announcement had been made of a vigorous crusade to be waged in support of atheism, EXHIBITS LEND COLOR TO ADDRESS ON EGYPT Toronto, Jan. 30. -- Given an Egyptian setting by the rugs, curios and other native exhibits, the lec- ture by W. A, Gifford recently on "Egypt" at the meeting of the American Women's Club at Sher- | bourne House, proved of unusual interest. In connection with his work as an engineer in Egypt, Mr. Gifford came in close touch with primitive conditions and lived in Arab households in the small vil- lages, thereby gaining different impressions of the country from that usually entertained by tourists, MYSTERY OF D/.UGH1ER OF MS. BASE RUTH IS PAR:LY CLEARE UP (By Canadian Press) New York, Jan, 30. -- The true relationship of the "mystery child" to Babe Ruth's late wife was es- tablished today in Mrs. Ruth's will. The document fyled left the bulk of a $50,000 estate to "my beloved charge and ward. Dorothy Helen Ruth, at one time known as Marie Harrington." The identity of the parents was not revealed.Ruth was cut off with a bequest of five dollars. PARROT IMPO..TANT MEMSER OF SUITE OF his MAJESTY THE KING (Cable Sewvice to The Times by Canadian Press) London, Jan. 30,--Not the least important member of King George's suite when he goes to the seaside resort of Bogner will be His Majesty's parrot. The Daily Mail says today that the bird has been inconsolable throughout the King's illness, sitting humped and pining in its cage. The parrot sits on the King's shoulder at break- fast, murmurng to him until her own special dish arrives. Then she descends to the table and eats alongside of the King, LAST MINUTE NEWS HOT FROM THE WIRE LABOR WINS SEAT Edinburgh, Scotland, Jan, 30.--La- bor wrested a seat from the Gov- ernment in yesterday's by election for the House of Commons, in the northern division of Miolothian coun- ty, Andrew Clarke, Laborite, winning the seat on the unemployment issue. MUTINEERS TO DIE (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) Madrid, Jan. 30.--Rwmors. from Cuidad today were that several sen- tences of death had been passed af- ter summary court-martial inquiries into yesterday's artillery mutiny there, BOY DROWNED (By Canadian Press) Bridgewater, N.S,, Jan. 30.--~The eight year old son of Norton and Mrs. Rendhart, 40 Legers Cove, was drowned yesterday when he broke through the ice in the Cove, and two young companions were rescued by Laurial D. Selic, who heard their cries, JURY DISAGREES y ian Press) Elymira, Jan. 30.--A disagreement was reported at the opening of the court here today by the jury consid- ering the case of Glenn Jennings, yd States coast guardsman, char- ed with manslaughter for the fatal shooting on May 6, of Jacob D. Han- son, Secretary of Niagara Falls Lodge of Elks. Judge John R. Hazel thank- ed the jury and discharged them, af- ter they had spent the night on cots in the Federal building. THREE BADLY HURT AT CHICAGO STATION Chicdgo, Jan. 30.--Forty per- sons were injured three of them seriously, when a Rock Island suburban train crashed through a terminal bumper at the La Salle street station Monday. LEADS COUNCIL 1 COMM. EVANGELINE BOOTH Leader of the faction in the High Council of the Salvation Army which seeks to remove General Bramwed Booth from leader- ship. HEALTH OF PRINCE IS DOUBTFUL Was a Sick Man as He Started Tour of Mining Areas (Cable Service to The Times by adian Press) London, Jan. 30--The Ex- press today says that the Prince of Wales risked his health yesterday to carry out his inspection of condi- tions in the mining districts of Northern England. "It. would have heen an arduous day for a man in the best of health, but the Prince was a sick man, and his strength was taxed to stand the strain. He was suffering from a heavy cold and confessed to a friend when aroused in the early morning that he 'felt like death." He was advised to stay in bed, but insisted upon starting on his tour, although the snow was thick on the ground and the day was raw and foggy. He had a cheerful word for every- body, although it must have been an effort for him to muster up his own spirits." NARROW ESCAPE MOTORING PARTY Car With Six Occupants Went Over Cliff Near St. Catharines (By Canadian Press) St. Catharines, - Jan. 30.--A heavy car containing 6 local youths plunged over a rocky cliff near Ball's Falls into a glen 125 feet below, when the driver lost con- trol on the slippery road. The oec- cupants escaped with more or less serious injuries. G. M. Wills, driver of the car, is suffering from shock. Frank Corbett, suffered a gash in the head and an injured ankle. Arthur Corbett, has ankle and back in- juries, Ed Synes sustained pain- has both ankles and his back in- ful back injuries. Frank Hotsoa jured. Sandwich Modest, Gives Up City Idea Windsor, Jan. 30.--Sand- wich has now decided that it does not want to become a city, and will withdraw its application to the Ontario Legislature for a private bill . allowing the incorporation, al- though the town has but a few more than 10,000 inhabi- tants. The city move was made because the town feared that, with: Ford City already in process of obtaining city status Sandwich would have to pay a larger proportion of county taxes, Apparently the town father's are satisfied that the county taxes won't be so high after all, Address From Throne - Commits Government To Old Age Pensions Prince Faces Many Sorrowful Scenes (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) London, Jan. 30.--Brought face to face with scenes of human sorrow and suffering such as he has never encount- ered before, the Prince of Wales sometimes has had di- fliculty in finding words to.ex- press his sympathy in his tour of the northern coal fields. The fact is every where ap- parent that the sufferers had generally known better days, and that the present distress, duc to lack of® work, greatly touched the Prince, REJECT BILL BANNING RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS Regina, Sask., Jan. 30.--By an ovewhelming majority, a bill to amend Saskatchewan School Act by making it illegal for religious emblems to be used in any public school and for religious garb to be worn by a teacher in school was rejected by the Legislature last night. KING SLOWLY RE-GAINING STRENGTH Today's Bulletin Regarded One of Most Satisfactory as Yet (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) London, Jan. 30--King George's physicians issued this bulletin today; "The King continues to gain strength slowly, and His Majesty's progress is satisfactory." It was signed by Sir Hugh Rigby and Lord Dawson of Penn. This morning's bulletin which was the first issued since Saturday night, was regarded in authoritative quar- ters as one "of the most definitely satisfactory as yet issued. Further bulletins will be given out only at considerable intervals. OLD AGE PENSIONS ARE APPROVED FOR N. W. TERRITORIES BE Ottawa, Jan. 30.--Old-age pen- sions are to be paid in the North- west Territories. Approval of tue arrangements by. Cabinet Council was announced by Hon. Peter Heen- an, Minister of Labor. The maximum payment under the terms of the act in $240 a year, subject to reduction by the amount of the income of the pen- sioner. Pensions become payable to | persons of the age of 70 years or older who are not in receipt of an income greater than $365 a year. One-half of the cost is borne by the Provinces where the act is in force, but in the above case the full amount will be paid by the Dominion Government as it admin- isters the Northwest Territories. Third Session of the 17th Legislature of Ontario Now Under Way LENGTHY LIST OF NEW LEGISLATION Special Attention is to Be Given to British Settlement Plan for Ontario (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Jan. 30.--Considerable legislation of an important nature will be brought before the third session of the seventeenth legisia- ture of Ontario, which formally opened this afternoon, it was indi- cated in the speech from the throne read by His Honor W. D, Ross, Lieut.-Gov The government's launching a scheme for old age pensions was announced {in the speech, which said enabling legisla- tion would be introduced. A re- vision of the tax on gasoline is an- ticipated, in order that the cost of construction and maintenance of the highways may be '"horne by those who receive the advantage of this public service." New Legislation Legislation will be submitted for the preservation of the prov- ince's pulpwood resources; to deal with frauds in real estate transac. tions; to improve mining regula. tions; to amend the Probation Act; respqcting the sale of Alberta coal in Ontario; respecting provineial forests; respecting widows and ore phans: and respecting the Election and Registry Acts. The speech also forecast a 1s quest for further financial provi. sion for carrying on the important work of development in the ade vancement of the newer portions of Northern Ontario. To Stimulate Settlement Extension of the department of health to cope with disease in in- dustries will be undertaken. The speech also noted the hydro sere vice had spread rapidly through rural Ontario, and, referring to ime migration, remarked negotiations had been carried on with the Fed- eral government and Overseas Sete tlement Committee with a view to stimulating British immigration to Ontario. An increase in the grant to the research foundation will also be necessary to equal the amounts contributed by the public. The speech noted that agricule (Continued on page 3) CHICAGO GRAIN (By Canadian Press) Chicago, Jan. 30.--Foreign buying here and unexpected upturns in Li- verpool quotations led to a early ad- vance of the Chicago wheat market today. Official reports at hand said the past week had been unfavorable for domestic winter wheat in the main. producing areas, Opening 2% to 56 to 34 higher, Chicago wheat after ward scored additional gains, Corn and oats were also firmer, with corn starting 74 to 34 up, and subsequently continuing to climb, Provisions were weak, The opening wheat, March, 12234; May, 1264; oats, March, 52 1-83 May, 5234. TORONTO LIVE STOCK (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Jan, 30--Live stock, re- ceipts, 745; trade weak; heavy beef steers, $8.50 to $10; butcher 'steers, good to choice, $9 to $9.50; butcher cows, medium, $7 to $8; calves, good to choice, $1550 to $17.50; hogs, select, $11.25; good ewe lambs, $14.50 to $15, intention of Owner of Bathing Beach to Pay Damages For Drowning Windsor, Jan. 30--Samuel Stover, millionaire land owner of Puce, and globe trotter, was held liable in a judgment delivered by Judge J. G. Kerr of Chatham, at- Sandwich, for the death by drowning at Belle River of Allen 'Drinkwater, aged 8, on Labor Day, 1927, and $400 dam- ages were awarded to the boy's father. Stover is the owner of a grove, with a piece of beach frontage, at Belle River. At one end of the beach the village of Belle River had put in an intake pipe line. There 1s a fairly deep excavation alongside the beach, the rest of the water be- ing very shallow, Stover rented the grove to a caretaker, L. Taylor, who let out parking rights and picnic and camping privileges. The beach was widely advertised as a safe place to bathe. The boy victim was one of a family that had paid for parking rights. All went in bathing, and the little boy was not missed until the family wanted to go home. His body was found two days later in the deep excavation next to the beach, The action for damages was brought originally .against Stover, his caretaker, the contractors who built the intake pipe, and the village of Belle River, but Judge Kerr dis- missed all the defendants but Stover. In his judgment Judge Kegr de- clares that it was Stover's duty, as owner of the property, to make it safe before allowing it to be known that.it was a safe place to swim. The judgment -is said by lawyers fo establish a riew precedent in Cane ada.