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Sas 08 0.00020 80s ea hindi dd ds adh News in Brief Noid rrr . t, Feb. Broken Up vo free 'Torna ieelibge bin a a it, al e ers ete) ec a were being beg: on street corners, Prohibitionists To Meet vention of he Ontae Pestigion t ntario Pro on Sheer: sociation will be held here on Feb. , 1, it was announced Bere') ht Ne: ht. . » T Torone dy 7 23--Final ap- for: of the $32,000,000 civic budget | 1929 andthe tax rate of 31.50 mills was voted by the city council yester- day without' any changes being made. Ndted Compu Dies Loudon; Feb. 23 --~Milton Weilings, well-known song writer died yester- day, aged 78, He was the author of about 150 songs and was also: a Professor of Singing. Pensions Act "Pisssd Ottawa, Ont. Feb, 22--The act to amend the Grand Trunk Act so that -all Canadian National employees shall be included in the pensions fund, received "third reading in the House of Commons tonight, and was passed, vii ; Treaty Approved Ottawa, ont. Feb, 23. ~The Housc of Commons' yesterday approved the general treaty 'for the renunciation of war, which was signed at Paris last summer, The senate had already sig- nified 'its approval of Jhe pact, * Former O.M.L. Heed Dies Hamilton, Ont, Feb, 23--Samuel : Rentiey, | Hamikon former president of the Ontari o Motor Lea League, died here last night from a heart attack. My, Kenney was president and gen- eral manager of the Commercial Oil Company, " W Captured Attor Chase Hamilton, Ont., Feb, 23,--After a speedy chase over ice' streets, Laurence McGinnis, wented in Brantford on a charge of jail breaking was captured by the local police early this morning Adoviiten Health Units Torento, Ont, Feb, 23--County health units to insure the rh prevention of disease should be es- tablished, said' Dr, W, J. S, McCul- lough, "chief" ifispector of health in Ontario, in an address here yester- day. Ww Ld Ld $1. Thomas, Feb. 20-A. bottle of Biquor orgs as a tip proved' costly McBeth of Chicago, din +4 wv. porter ona Michigan Central railway train, McBeth was arraigned before Magistrate Maxwell this'mor- ning and ned $21 and costs, To Protec! Ervin: Ottawa, Ont, Feb, 23--+A bill to amend the A way: act to provide. for a grant of $200,000 a year for ten years, to. the ral grade cr fund," was introduced in the House of Comrhons last night by H A. Dunning, minister of ita: Vasra Case Toronto, Ont, Feb, 23--Arvo + Vaara, editor of the Finnish paper "Vapaus," who was convicted on a charge of sedition on Feb. 19 and sentenced by Justice Wright at Sud- buy to 8ix months imprisonment and fined $1,000, is appealing, Struck B; y Falling Tree New Yiskeard, Ont, Feb, 23-- G e Kerr, of Gowganada, is in hospital here for treatment for a p wound and frozen hands, the result of a tree he was felling strik- ing him and knocking him uncons- cious, *¥ ¥ % Generous Gift Montreal, Feb, 23 ~The Morgan family, owners of the widely known Montreal department store, today made 2° $100,000 contribution to the £ity in connection with the purchase of a park for the heavily-populated east end. 0» . Condition Satisfactory Paris, Feb. 23.--The condition of Marshal Foch was so satisfactory and his apoetite so good this morn- ing his doctors hoc hs 2 lunch- of hashed ham and mashed po- tatoes. His temperature was 99.5 and his pulse. 84. ws Plant Somplited Orangeyille, Feb 23.--~Under con- -since: last 'May, the $35,000 t was com today. t the sewers wii oe of I. About nhenth when | T plant will be put in operation. The total cost of nt and sys- tem will be clove Io SHON : that 'the, city fire department be piri a five per cent. increase in' their sz It is equivalent to an : eof #75, SL.500, whichis oad mum a ch 1s pai first-class "firefighters. ily Ti Shissrellivg The Oshawa Daily Reformer i" nes A Growing Newspaper in. || & Growing City OSHAWA, ONTARIO, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1 1929 T0 Conta. Week; 3 Conta » Cony. TWENTY PAGES EUROPE STRICKEN BY NEW COLD WAVE Whole of Europe Suffers from Frozen Waterways, Fuelless Towns and Cities and Lack of Food for the People of Many Countries HUNGARY HIT HARD People Are Experiencing Privations Because of the Bitter Cold -- 12 Gypsies Frozen to Death in Ru- (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) Tondop, Feb, 23 Frigid weather settled over Central and Southeastern Europe today with as firm a grasp as if there had never been temporary respite of earlier in the week, From Scandinavia to the southeast- ern tip of the Balkans the story was one of frozen waterways, fuelless towns and cities, people without food, and dire suffering of populations from ively low t atures, Hungary appeared one of the hard- est hit, The inhabitants of Budapest were said to be experiencing extreme deprivations due to the cold, Ice in the Danube was nine feet thick near Nagy Maros, All hope of fruit crops is gone with trees all frozen, while it is estimated fifty per cent, of the nation's honey bees--which provide gue § the chief industries, have per- is Twelve gypsies were frozen to death in Rumania, Renewed snows. in Greece have so tied mp the count that the government has Ordered schools. closed for five days. A nym ber of villages were isolated and th people suffering from hunger, While conditions in Western Egr- ope were somewhat improved, the ice continued thick enough over the Zui- der Zee to allow motor vans to cross from the Dutch mainland to the is- land of Urk, Stockholm reported ice pressing heavily against ships in Trelleborg Harbor and threatens ferry traffic to Germany, "DECLARES BRITISH STATEMENT 1S ON FIRM GROUND English Reviews Are Satis- fied With Announcement of Sir Esme Howard (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) London, Feb, 23.--Declaring that Ambassador Sir Esme Howard was on firm ground in his recent state- ment to the American Press, the New Statement today says that ne- gotiations regarding naval disarm- ament will certainly be resumed upon British iniative after the gen- eral election n May or June. The important thing, says the Saturday Review is that everything Ambassador Howard said ought to be true and it is noteworthy that it was receivied with equal relief in Britain and in the United States. The Revew declares that there was nothing about the ambassador's statement that should cause any- thing but relief to the people of both sides of the Atlantic Shooting Witness Missing op Sicage, Ills, Feb. 23--Dr. Loyal 'acker, a witness in the investiga- tion of last week's gang murders, was reported missing to police this morning. It was feared he had been kidnapped. "1"""roda: Frigid Weather Returns) And Creates Widespread Suffering on Continent TROTARY MOVEMENT [5 CELEBRATING ITS ANNIVERSARY First Club Was Organized in Chicago 24 Years Ago Today GROWTH RAPID "Service Above Self" is the Vital Principle of the Movement Chicago, Feb, 23.--The spirit of friendship and service, secking ex- pression in the minds of 4 friends gathered in Chicago on February 23, 1905, has spread to all corners of the world where more than 140,- 000 Rotarians in over three thous- and Rotary clubs are celebrating this week the 24th anniversary of 'the founding of Rotary. The first club was formed in Chicago by Paul Harris and three friends, with fellowship, co-opera- tion, high business principles and service to others as the foundation, Two of the orginal four, Paul Har- ris and Sylvester Schiele, are still active Rotarians. Their idea grew slowly at first, but in five years there were 16 Ro- tary clubs in the United States, and one in Winnipeg, Canada, By 1011, Rotary clubs wcre organized in Dublin and London and Rotary en- tered 'upon its career as a world- wide organization, "140,000 "Rotarians" bring the spirit of fellowship to the eom- mon table each week In the citics and towns of 44 nations, The Ro- tary club has given to the business or professional man of any city in the world a place where he can (Continued on Page 3) KING GEORGE BENEFITTED BY SEA AIR His Majesty is Now Re- garded as a Different Man (Cable Service to The Times by The Canadian Press) Bognor, Sussex, England, Feb. 23.--King George was described as "a different man from what he was a fortnight ago," by a high official of his majesty's household today. The king is removed from his bed each forenoon, and then spends most of his time at the open windows. Thus. although there has been little warm weather, it was stated the sea air had already greatly benefited the king, who is eating well and gaining strength. Executioner Shot Auburn, N.Y. Feb. 23---John W. Hulbert, who for nearly 12 years was New York state's executioner, was found shot to death in the cellar of his home at 27 Franklin St., this city, yesterday afternoon. Three Killed s Dortmund, Germany, Feb. 28.-- Three persons were killed and 20 injured today when a local train entering Dortmund station was de- railed and a coach overturned, That Will Torquay, England, Feb. 23--Sir Austen rlain, secretary of state for foreign affairs, in address- ing a political night, said that he was confident that it would be "within our power to make prposals to the United Sta- tes, will place our friendships on a firm footing." He did not mention the armaments 'J question by name but it was obvious that he had it in mind in discussing the relations between the two coun- tries. After remarking that the laws and language of the two countries had common roots, he said, "We recently have had some discussion with the United States, in which we agreement. "We have had sush discussions not Chamberlain Suggests Proposa here last|and thinks have not yet been able to reach an|is Is tisfy United States (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) infrequently with other powers and not infrequently with the same re- sult. Yet, nobody becomes alarmed $s it an unusual thing if a common solution of a difficult prob- lem cannot be reached. The measure of attention which has been given to whatever differences have existed be- tween the United States and our- selves is mot really the intrinsic value of the question at stake, but it is measure of the desire we have for friendship with the nation which is most akin to our own i am content iat it wi be fn our power to make proposals to the States which will place our friendship on that firm footing which not only to our interests but, believe, to "the interests of the word at large." COMING ON MONDAY CHIEF DRAPER Of Toronto Police Force, who is to be the speaker at the Oshawa Rotary Club banquet on Mon. day evening. MARCHING MINERS NOW NEAR LONDON Eight Hundred Unemployed Reach Suburbs of the Capital MET BY COMMITTEE Plans Being Made for Tra. falgar Square Demonstra. tion Tomorrow London, Feb, 23.--Eight hundred British unemployed, converging here from all parts of Scotland, England and Wales, were met in the suburbs today by reception committees which discussed with them plans for their tration at Trafalgar Square SEARCHING FOR CREW OF FISHING SHIP FIVE FISHERMEN ARE FEARED LOST IN STORM One Survivor Has Reached Shore, But Others Are Still Missing ress) (By Canadian P Portland, Me., Feb. Pf mem. bers of the crew of the fishing schoo- ner Aderance, who have been adrift in dories since : Thursday's heavy snowstorm, today. were the objects of a widespread search at sea, while one fisherman, rescued after 34 hours in an open boat, received the hand- clasps of his mates ashore. While coastguard cutters maintain- ed a search which was started early yesterday and continued throughout the night in the vicinity of Jefferies Ledge, 37 miles off Cape Elizabeth, faint hope was held by other mem- bers of the schooner's crew that the men would be found, They argued that a favorable wind yesterday would have aided the men to reach land if they had survived the night, The missing were: Arthur Porter, 33; George Wallace, 41; Harry Orr, 55; Harold Webber and Samuel Bu- shey, all of Portland. Ephraim R. Eastman, 54, was found late yesterday after an all day search by the schooner Sunapee from which he became separated early Thursday morning. He was picked up 25 miles from where he disappeared during the trawling operations, wet, cold and ex- hausted. Pope Gives Audience Vatican. City, Feb. 23. -- Pope Pius today received in audience Monsignor Gauthier, auxiliary Bishop of Montreal. Karachi, India, Feb, 23.--Daw- son C, Glover, retired New York lawyer, committed suicide in the Karachi Civil Hospital yesterday during a period of depression brought on by prolonged neuras- thenia. He strangled himself with his trouser belt in a lavatory. EVACUATING STAFFS OF LEGISLATION FROM AFGHAN CAPITAL (Cable Service to The Times by _ Canadian Press) Peshawar, India, Feb. 23.--An aeroplane of the Royal Air Force left here this morning for Kabul, Afghanistan, to begin evacuation of the staffs of the British and other legations there. Success was contingent upon snow conditions. Four viner aero- planes were ready to fly to Kabul tomorrow, Included among those greeting them were Tom Mann and A. J. Cook, famous in British labor his- tory, who conferred with them re- garding the final details of their tramp into the Metropolis tomorrow. Joined with contingents of London's unemployed the marchers will gath- er in'ten different points in the suburbs and go to Trafalgar Square where they will draw up their "charter" of demands, This charter will be a petition on parchment signed by the leaders of the march addressed to Premier Stanley Baldwin, asking the right to live, increase in unemployment bene- fits and schemes to work by the gov- ernment, reduction of the national working day of seven hours, pension of thirty shillings ($7.20) a week at age of 60, and rafking of school age to 186. The trampers' ranks are much de- pleted since their start, many giving up owing to hardships, Others suf- fered greatly from blistered feet and had to be helped by wehieles, The mdrch was not encouraged or sanctioned by the Trade Union Con- gress or affiliated unions while the Miners' Federation withheld official support. Difficulty is being exper- fenced by the reception' committee as to accommodation and returns of the marchers to their homes. An appeal has been sent out for funds. 0BJECT TO FESTIVITIES DURING LENT Bill Forbidding Them is Brought Before Russian Legislature (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) Berlin, Feb, 23. -- Continuation into Lent of pre-Lenten gaiety in Southern Germany has led to a motion in the Prussian Diet de- manding that the government for- bid further rejoicing in Lent. The motion complains that these unbounded merrymakings, coupled with reckless spending or money, offend the religious feelings of a large section of the community and create the impression abroad that Germany is much wealthier than is actually the case. Aviator Starts on Long Flight Windsor, Feb. 23.--George Hal- deman, pilot for Ruth Elder in her unsuccessful attempt to cross the Atlantic, left the Walkerville air- port near here at 3.49. a.m., today in an attempt to make a non-stop flight to Havana, Cuba, Haldeman was accompanied by James Hayden, mechanic. and complete the e tion if the first aeroplane was successfu in its venture. Missing Miners 'Being Sought (By By Canadian Press Press) Ottawa, Ont., Feb. 23.--Missing since January § Joseph Sharp, a mining prospec.or, and his guide are now being sought in the vicin- ity of Lake Chiboogamoodore, in Northern Ontario. The men, with a team of six dogs and supplies, left Oskelameo, on the Transcon- tinental Railway Line intending to reach Lake Chiboogamoodore and Wuwaakuneechee They are now three weeks overdue. No Wonder Toronto Has Growing Pains Toronto, Ont., Feb." 23. ~The population of Great- er Toronto is estimated at 804,349 persons, and thet of Toronto proper at 690, 645 persons, in the calcula- tions included in the new city directory to be issued by Might Directories Limit- ed, next week, The larger figure in- dicates an increase of 19,105 persons over 1928, according to J. M. Gardiner. president of the company. | Dominion-Saskatchewan GOV'T IN TROUBLE PREMIER BRACKEN Of Manitoba, whose government is mow engaged in a bitter struggle for existence and seeks alliance with Libe.ls, PRINCE SAYS GOODBYE TO HIS HORSES FAMOUS HUNTERS TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION TODAY Piince of Wales Pained at Parting With His Favorite Animals (Cable Service to The Times by ress Leicester, Eng., Feb. 235.--Hunting men gathered here today to bid for the horses of H.R.H. Prince of Wales Twelve thoroughbred hunters, known by sight and name to every horseman of this country, where horsemen are legion, were up for sale, indirect victims of King George's illness, which has deprived the Prince of the time he once de- voted to them. Late last evening,. after they had been put away for the night, their owner arrived unexpectedly to say good bye to them, His Highness made the round of the stalls to see whether all were well provided for and comfortably bedded. He bad a pat and kindly word for each of the handsome crea- tures which had carried him on many an enjoyable cross country run. Miss Buffit, his faverite mare, came in for special attention, the Prince lingering longer in her stall than in the others. The grooms could see the British heir was pained at parting with his favorites, and watched him move from stall to stall with sympathetic interest, Leicester, Eng.,, Feb, 23.--Twelve thoroughbred hunters owned by the Prince of Wales brought 3,997 guin- eas or approximately $20,000 at auc- tion here today. Good Prices Paid The Prince himself, who has been unable to devote as much time to hunting as usual because of his fa- ther's illness, paid his last farewell to his loved horses this afternoon ap- pearing at the auction to see them sold. SEEKING VALUABLE STRING OF PEARLS BELIEVED STOLEN New York, N.Y. Feb. 23.--Search was being made today for a string of pearls valued at $50,000 lost by Mrs, Warren Morgan. Mrs, Morgan said the necklace, an heirloom in her family was missing last Monday night after she returned from dinner with friends and the theatre. Whether the pearls were loose. or removed from about her neck by a thief, Mrs. Mor- gan said she not say. No Decision Yet on Resources (By Canacisn Press) Oitawa, Ont., TYTeb. 23.--The Confer- ence on natural resources adjourn- ed yesterday without any decision being made on the question. In view of pending negotiations with Alberta and Manitoba, the Dowin- ion government has intimated that it would not be possible at pres- ent to consider further the repre- sentations made by the Saswatche- wan Government, 'and that it { would be necessary to hold a fur- ther conference at a later date. Severe Fighting in China Goes in Favor of Government Chinese Nationalists Score Victory in Fight With Former War Lord DISABLED STEAMER MAKING HEADWAY TOWARD 31. JOHN'S Cairngowan Reports She is Rudderless 480 Miles from Land BEING ASSISTED Japanese Fishing Boat is Capsized By a School of Sardines (By Canadian Press) St. John's, Nfid, Feb. 23.--~The Furness Withy steamer Cairngowan, reported rudderless 480 miles east of this port yesterday was making head- way toward St. John's late last night with the assistance of the steamer Newfoundland. A message received from the Cair- Beawan at 2200 G.M.T. last night sai "Approximately 51.40 north, 44.10 west endeavoring to reach St. John s steamer Newfoundland is steering me, Rudder and rudder post gone but propellor apparently undamaged," Yesterday's storm has been follow- ed by clear, frosty weather "with strong westerly winds, and good headway toward port should be made today, Fishing Scine Sunk San Pedro, Calif., Feb. 23.--The Tome, a 50-foot Seine boat, was sunk yesterday by a school of sardines. The eight Japanese fishermen on board dropped a net for mackerel. The sardines, about 300 tons of them, swimming beneath the mackerel, fill- ed the Seine. Before the net lines could be cut, the boat capsized and sank a few minutes later. The fishermen were rescued. JOAN OF ARC HONORED IN CEREMONIES France Celeb-ates the 500th Anniversary of Start of Her Mission (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) * Vancouleurs, Department of the Meuse, France, Feb, 23--Church bells in this little village rang out this morning to commemorate the five hundredth anniversary of Joan of Arc setting out on her mission to deliver Orleans from the English. Today's ceremony was just the be- ginning of memorial fetes which for the next three months will be held along the line of march which finally led to Rouen and the stake. Lad Reportel Missing Los Angeles, Calif, Feb. 23.-- Police began a search today for Teddy Schwartz, 10, missing from his home here since last Thursday. The lad was last seen near the Thirty-sixth street school, which be attended. Blazing Body Found Cranford, N.J., Feb. 23, -- The blazing body of a well dressed woman of about 30 was found by a truck driver on a lonely stretch of road today near the Cranford Golf Club. Chang. Tsung Chang Suffers Severe Reverse, But is Still in Advantageous. Po. sition to Renew Attack on Chefoo MANY CITIES HELD Position of Anti-Nationalist Leader is Strengthened By the Japanese Occupation of the Shantung Railroad Zone (Cable Service to The Times by The Canadian Press) Chefoo, China, Feb, 23.--Chang- Tsung-Chang, representative of China's old order, bowed once more today to the Nationalist armies, up~ holding the new order. The reverse was temporary, how= ever, and the former Shantung war lord, at the head of troops who have fought for him often before, was in an advantageous position to renew his attack on this city, the key to the provincial peninsula. Though with ingress to Chefoo denicd him as the result of a bat~ tle yesterday, he held many import- ant Shantung cities, from Teng- chow and Hwan Ghsien on the north, the Yellow River on the west, to the border of the British leasehold, Wie-Hai-Wei, on tne east, and, it was reported, to Kaio~ chow on the south. Position Aided His position was strengthened on the south by the Japanese occupa- tion of the Shantung railroad zone, in which all Chinese soldiers are excluded. The Yellow River guarded his left from attack, ai though there was some mystery as to why Nationalist gunboats had not penetrated the estuary and en gaged his forces there, He has, reports say, at his come mand, 26,000 troops, most of them revolters from Nationalist garri- sons in the affected area. Against hin the Nationalists have 7,000 in the garrison at Chefoo. Chefoo, China, Feb. 23.--Nation= (Continued on Page 3) GOVERNMENT TO AID MAKING NIGHT AVIATION SAFER Lighting Systems to Be In. stalled Along the Principal Routes (By Canadian Press) Ottawa Feb, 23.--In order to as- sist night flying which, with the development of Canada's Air Mail is considered to be 8 future even- tuality, the Minister of National Defence announces that the govern- ment will supply and maintain air navigation lights of the flashing beacon type along the routes be- tween the principal aerodromes. Authority has also been obtained by Order-in-Council to assist owners or lessees of such aerodromes re- quired for night flying to equip ten with an efficient lighting sys- m, The Department will supply free of charge a flashing beacon and, in addition, will meet half the cost of the flood, boundary and obstrue- tion lights up to a maximum of $10,000. Belfast, Feb, 23.--Scotland led Ire- land by four s to two at half time in their International Soccer match here today. Manitoba Government Now Engaged In Bitter Strnggle For Existence Winnipeg, Feb. 23--At Pg Brgy of a hectic day the situation in regard to the poljitical crisis facing the Bra- cken government and the jJnvestia- tion by the royal commission of the charges of corrupt practice in con- Section with 'the transfer of the Seven Sis Sisters Falls power site stands as In the he legislature' Premier Bracken | vi that the government had decided t: pt the resignati of Hon. we M Major, attorney-gene; and Hon. W. R. Clubb, minister of public works. In announcing this the premier stated without . reservation that he had not the t doubt in the imegrity © of fiese Sitisters, nor did conduct public CM a ond in the fie by their private affairs, He of | Winnipez iid ress) that egislature stand aljourved until dg fst March 'The opposition Cat once opposed this a bittér e ensued. Members say that if the government apply closure a division 'may be reached on Monday, but if not it will y before a division it is poll A government will win with a irl not exceeding two 1{or three but there is also a chance that they may be defeated. In the law courts where the royal conupission is probing the Seven Sisters transaction, Lawrence Paik, assistant fo the e Drcsident of the were made 'to J. yA om fon' when 2 member of the legislature, said payments | PEE. EEE Tye