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IEEE EEESC IEE EEE EE EEE EEEEEEEEEE/ . the site of the present building, "All the News While It Is News" > VOL. 4--=NO. 64 Deh ad Rat Succeeding The Oshawa Daily Reformer Times A Growing ~ Newspaper in a Growing City EE --T-- 2.0.8.5 0088.0 0.0200. 20000 0008 FETT TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTY L i News in Brief 1 (By Canadian Press) . ATTY rere ram 6 5 ah a Fees For Tourists Owen Sound.--The local parks commission decided to levy a small fee of fifty cents for each tent 'erected by tourists in the Harrl- gon park tourist camp, during the coming season. » - Tn Increase Air s < I BU OSHAWA, ONTARIO, SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 1929 10 Cents a Week; 3 Cents a Copy. TWENTY-SIX PAGES DWEIS Force Ottawa.--The numerical strength of Canadas fighting aircraft will be increased to nine pursuit planes and six army co-operation mach- fnes through delivery within the next few weeks of seven new craft. LJ] LJ . River High at Guelph Guelph.--Having risen a foot early today, the waters of the Speed river were still at a high flood level tonight, but the stream was not sufficiently swollen to cause any material damage. . Tammany H Resigns New York,--Geor W. Olvany, feader of Tammany Hall since the death of Charles F, Murphy five ears 'ago, has resigned, hile ill bealth was given as the reason there was much speculation today about the matter, + L LJ New City Hall St. Catharines. -- St. Catharines 'proposed new city hall will rise on will be two storeys high, with the 'basement on the ground level, and will cost $250,000. This has been decided by the city council, LJ LJ . { Secretary Resigns Barrie --After 28 yars' service, Fred Marr, veteran secretary- treasurer of the board of educa- tion, has resigned to take effect at the close of the present school term. The resignation has been 'accepted with reluctance, * Jail Too Noisy Hamilton,--Their slumbers dis- turbed by the ringing of a signal bell at the C.N.R, track on Barton street, prisoners of Hamilton jail find night life unpleasant in the cells, and have asked that officlal protest be registered. LJ » LJ Currie Recovers Montreal.--*'I am now feeling more fit than at any time since the war," Bir Arthur Currie, prin- cipal of MoGill University, said in a letter which reached here to- day. Sir Arthur said he planned to sail for home early in May. J LJ ptenced in police court. yester- y to the Kingston institution for two years for the theft of an auto- mobile, owned by William Ward. Andrews stole the car on Jan, b, and commenced to use it as a taxi-cab, . LJ] * Outbreak of Measles Big Creek, Ala, Mar, 16,--Measles has broken out among refugee chil- dren in the Pea River flood camp here. Authorities have taken prompt steps to suppress the disease by in- jections of anti-toxin and by trans- ferring the refugees from the camp here to Troy. . Paris Green Victim Chatham.--Samuel Smith, aged 8, died tonight in the Public Gen- eral hospital, victim of paris green. His mother and two other children pged one and five, are also suf- ferng from the effects of the poison. One of the latter is in a critical condition, LJ * * Poincare Upheld Paris. -- The Poincare govern- ment weathered another storm ear- Iy yesterday when, after "an sll- night session the chamber of dep- uties voted - confidence, 608 against 262, The occasion was an sattack on War Minister Painleve's policy in the occupied Rhineland, LJ . Floods Block Highway Islington.--Thoroughfare across the Dundas highway here was blocked late last night, due to the heavy downpour of rain. The high- way was inundated and many cars were held up. As yet the river has mot overrun, although if the rain continues it is expected hourly. LJ City Captured ~The forces of Gen. Mexico. Calles, in a bloodless battory, to- day captured the city of Durango and prepared to thrust from a new direction against the rebel strong- hold of Torreon. Four other fed- eral columns are already moving Assia Torreon from the east and th, ed and a whole area inundated and one house washed away when the Nith river rose suddenly to a record height at about 5.30 p.m. today. The flood was the worst since 1883 when a pottery was washed away by a flood which re- sulted from an August cloud-burst. Expenditure Per Capita Was $5.19 in 1919, and This Year It. Will Reach a Figure of $8.64 Per Cap- ita For Public School and Collegiate Purposes COMPARISONS MADE All Cities in About the Same Size Class as Oshawa Have Experienced Rapid Increase in Cost of Educa- tion During the Last Ten Years : A basis of charging non-resident pupils attending Oshawa public schools has been outlined for the Board of Education by P, A. Black- burn, city treasurer, whereby he says that these pupils may be charged with the total average maintenance cost, less any school taxes that their parents may pay in Oshawa, This information was given by Mr. Blackburn to the Board at its request. A number of pupils have been attending public schools, par- ticularly North Simcoe school, whose parents own some property in the city, perhaps only a vacant lot, and the Board of Education de- sired to work out a basis of charg- ing the parents of the pupils with the cost of maintenance. In a re- port of the Board of Educatiou meeting in Tuesday's issue, it was stated .in error that this applied to pupils attending the Co In- stitute, whereas Mr, Blackburn states that is intended to be applied to public school pupils. Letter to Board In his letter to the Board, Mr, Blackburn says that, although the Act states that "where the proper- ty of a non-resident is assessed for an amount equal to the average assessment of residents, the chil- dren of such non-residents shall be admitted to the public schools of the section on the same terms and conditions as the children of resi- dents," he could not. conceive of the assessment of the property of a non-resident, owning, for instance a Jot in the city, being equal to the average assessment of a resident, for the reason that the resident would, in addition to the assess- ment for land, be also assessed for improvements on the land which would materially bring up the am- ount of his assessment. Tenant Would Pay A non-resident owning property with a house built on it, and occu- pied by a tenant, said Mr, Black- burn, would not fall under this sec- tion, for the school taxes would be paid by the tenant, The section which would apply to Oshawa, Mr. Blackburn said, would be the one which states "a parent or guardian of such noa- resident pupil shall pay such fees monthly as may be prescribed by the Board but such fees together with the taxes if any, -paid by the parent or guardian to such school shall not exceed the average cost per pupil of the maintenance of the school." Mr, Blackburn statea that the public school taxes if any paid by the parents should be de- ducted from the cost of mainten- ance of the children attending tue public schools of the city, and the balance divided into equal 'monthly payments as fees to be paid by the pupils. COL. C. M. INGALL GETS APPOINTMENT (By Canadian Press) Ottawa, Ont., Mar, 16.~--The ap- pointment of Col. C..M. Ingall, as superintendent of Excise Tax Col- lection for the Department of Na- tional Revenue, has been approved by the Civil Service Commission. Col. Ingall entered the Govern- ment Service in June 1890 and came to the capita from Halifax in 1906. " WITH OTHER CITIES | New Women Electors Want Social Benefits -ondon, March 16. (C.P, Ca- ble) -- Political workers told a Daily News reporter that in a wide canvass of the new women voters they found evidence that by far the most vital question in their view was unemployment, Better opportunities for young children, involving better hous- ing, better education facilities and a reduction in the cost of living came second, and peace was a very close third, in the es- timate of the women's views. FLOODS IN ONTARIO ARE STILL RISING LARGE SECTIONS OF THE PROVINCE ARE SUFFERING Western Ontario Points Are Suffering the Most Serious Damage Toronto, Mar. 16,--With the ri- vers in many places continuing to rise, sweeping all before them and submerging whole sections of towns and cities the flood situation in Ontario last night showed little improvement, In the town of Cayuga, com- pletely marooned, with all high ways into the community , under water, the gituation is reported serious, The inmates of several of its homes have been removed from their dwellings by boats during the day and late last night the waters were reported to be still rising ra- pidly. An ice jam on the Grand river about three miles above the town is responsible for the situa- tion, At Brantford also the Grand ri- ver is taking its spring toll and the fire department has been answ- ering calls to the suburban area of Holmedale, where families were marooned in their houses. The city itself is well protected by dykes which are being watched carefully. The river is threatening the Freeport railway bridge carrying the Kitchener-Galt radial track and the line has been closed to traffic. The Saugeen river is also on the rampage and has reached the high- est level recorded for ten years. Electrical services have been inter- rupted at Walkerton and work has been curtailed in several factories. Spring flooding caused the derail- ment of ah Owen Sound passenger train when a washout on the line resulted in the engine and baggage car leaving the track. The train was travelling slowly within the Walkerton town limits. No injuries were reported, though the track was blocked for several hours. The Nith river, rising suddenly and as quickly receding, left a trail of destruction in the town of Paris yesterday, where a small house was battered to pieces and carried away by the floods. Torrential rains which swept over Ontario late last night aggra- vated flood conditions, and rather than abating the water levels are again rising in many districts. Heroic Children Are Given Awards Guelph, Mar, 16.--In recogni- tion of an act of heroism perform- ed last December, when they saved Prince James, aged 8, from the waters of the Speed River, Irene Wilkinson and Jean sand Florence Reinhart, all of Guelph, were pre- sented with the honorary testimon- ial of the Royal Canadian Humane Society, yesterday. By New York, Mar. 16.--~Thousands in New York today paid tribute to St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, a day ahead of time. Starting with a parade of 20000 persons, the day's celebration will be brought to a close tonight with a series of balls through- out the city. : . Sweeping wp Fifth Avenue in a riot green, -the route carried the marchers past a reviewing stand at 54th street occupied by municipal St. Patrick's Day Celebrated On Sidewalks of New Yor Canadian Press) ficials while high dignitaries of 'the Catholic ile hig including Cardinal Hayes, arranged to view the parade from the steps of St. Patrick's ca- thedral. Former Governor Alfred E. Smith, Mayor Walker, Police Commissioner d Major William N, Hask- MARSHAL FOCH IS WEAKENING; NINE DOCTORS CONFER HEART OF MARSHAL IS REPORTED TO BE WEAK Has Not Shown Improve- ment of Permanent Nature in Last Three Weeks (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian ) Press Paris, Mar, 16--Nine doctors who have attended Marshal Foch in his illness met for consultation at his bedside this morning and said at the conclusion of their conference that though = he was "in no immediate peril" he was gradually weakening, His two months illness has slowly sapped his strength, they said. One of them said that he had undergone neither a great setback nor shown any permanent improvement during the last three weeks, His heart, "it was said, however, was "not so strong as it was," . The nine doctors issued the follow- ing bulletin as to the marshal's con- dition; "We are unanimously agreed that the previous treatment is to be continued, His heart is weak." They found his temperature to be 99.9 and his pulse 92, The patient had a very restful night but never- theless was extremely tired this morning, He failed to take any in- terest in things about him, In addition to the seven doctors who have aided in the treatment of the marshal heretofore, A Dr. Andre and Professor Malartic of Toulon] were called into the case this morn- ing, The others were Drs, Heitz- Boyer, Daveniere, Degonnes, Laur- rey, Renault, Michon and Marion, PETERBORO VETERAN OF YUKON 1S"DEAD ------ (By Canadian Press) Peterboro, Mar. 16.--John Callwell Richards, 60, died here last night, Mr. Richards was the man who led the first Royal Northwest Mounted Police patrol into the Yukon, He re- tired from the force in 1915, He came to Peterboro six and a half years ago from Alberta. and has resided here ever since, -- HEAVY BIL FOR COBOURG LIBEL SUIT Sir Arthur Curree Presents a Bi'l for $11,500 to Publisher (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Mar, 6--Fred Wilson, proprietor of the Port Hope Guide, has received bills of $11,500 costs of Sir Arthur Currie and $1,500, the legal bill of Frank Regan, arising out of the libel action tried at Cobourg nearly a year ago , Sir Arthur was awarded a verdict of $500 and costs. Yesterday both bills came before J. F. Macgillivray, the taxing officer at Osgoode Hall, for review. After a lengthy argument the bill of Sir Arthur was set down for taxation of March 27. Frank Regan's bill was set down for taxation on March 21. A successful flight of an airplane fueled with crude oil was made re- cently in Germany. GOOPERATING WITH WHITBY IN EFFORT T0 SECURE AIRPORT Leon Frazer industrial commission er and secretary of the local Cham- ber of Commerce "stated to The Times this morning that every co- operation is being given to Whitby in its bid for the Camp Borden fly- ing base, which will shortly move from its position near Barrie to some other point. Several municipalities are working with the end in view of trying to locate the camp in their vicinities but as yet, Mr. Frazer stated no definite action has been taken by the Departemnt of National Defence, upon which the body rests the ultimate issue. A despatch from Belleville a few days ago, stated that Dominion gov- er t engineers have looked over the site at Trenton for such an air base and have reported very favor- ably on this place. Crops in India were recently dam- INTERNATIONAL BANK "PROBLEMS DIFFICULT Canadian Press) Paris, Mar. 16--~Committees of the experts committee on reparations will 'be engaged over the week end in working out the various details of the projected International Rep- arations Bank. The problems of cap- italization are among these being con- sidered, The work 1s tedious and in- tricate and may require considerably more time, it is said, The adjourn ment of the plenary session yester- day was until Monday. MANCHESTER BARN HIT BY LIGHTNING BARN AND OUTBUILD- INGS DESTROYED BY FIRE Brooklin Fire Brigade Ren- ders Assistance in Saving House Port Perry, Mar, 16--The barn and outbuildings of Isaac Vernon, Man- chester, were totally destroyed with their contents when the barn was struck by lightning last night. Al- though the house became ignited, It was saved from destruction by the work of neighbors and the assistance of the Brooklin fire brigade. Besides his barn and outbuildings, Mr. Vernon lost all his stock, com- prising a team of horses, two cows several other animals, as well as some try. His implements were also destroyed, as nothing could saved from the barn. He stated that Fthe fire had been burning for about half an hour before it was discover» ed, as the family had not suspected that it was their barn that had been struck by the. bolt of lightning. The Port Perry fire brigade was called, but could not reach the fire on account of the bad condition of the roads. The Brooklin brigade answered the call, however, and ren- dered valuable assistance in saving residence from destruction. Long Standing Mystery Solved, (By Canadian Press) Wallaceburg, Mar, 16--With the discovery of the body of Fred New- man, Wallaceburg, in the Sydenham river near here a long standing my- stery has been cleared up. Newman disappeared on November 25, last. PREMIER POINCARE GIVEN GONFIDENGE VOTE IN CABINET Second Attack Weathered By Cabinet in Two Days Comes Out Successfully (Cable Semvice to The Times by Canadian Press) Paris, Mar. 16,--Raymond Poin- care, premier, guldea nfs "Armis- tice day cabinet" across another parliamentary shoal this morning, and, as dawn broke, was voted con- fidence in the Chamber of Depu- ties 308 to 262. On section motion, taken at the end of an all-night session in which the war ministry of Paul Painleve had been attacked, the government majority rose to 68; the vote being .14 and 246. It was the second attack the cabinet had weathered in two days, other votes of confidence having been given Thursday 323 to 254 and .21 to 249 on questions involy- ing return of religious congregsa- tions to France. Trotsky Plans Body to Fight Against Soviet (Cable Service to The Times by Candian Press) Berlin, Mar, 16.--The Telegtafen Union in a despatch from Constan- tinople, says that Leon Trotzky and his followers in various countries plan to discuss the organization of a "Trotzky Internationale" with which to combat the Third Interna tionale and the *powes of Trotzky's arch enemy, Stalin. A convention will be held at Brno, Czecho Slovakia, at the end of May which a personal aged by frosts. representative of the exiled war chief will attend, be | of" General Calles. EXPECT BATTLE | OF TOREON WIL BEGIN TONIGHT THREE FEDERAL GEN. ERALS WITHIN 30 MILES OF CITY Belief Circulated That Battle Would Be Decisive En- counter of Rebellion l (By Associated Press) Mexico City, Mar. 16.--The bat- tle for possession of Torreon, the Coahuilan Key City, was expected today to be under way by night- all, } Three Federal generals were last night within 30 miles of the city from the east, while to the south' and southwest, the forces of Gen- eral Calles were only a little far- ther away. The government expected the bat- tle to be the decisive encounter of the rebellion. It is estimated as many as 30,000 federal troops would be in the field in an attempt to take the city from General Juan Gonzalo Escobar, rebel chieftain, Government announcements said General Escobar had only 6,000 men at Torreon of whom 1,000 were poorly equipped. Scouts were said to have reported lack of artil- lery, machine guns, and armored cars. The city, which derived its name "Torreon" or Battle Tower from its splendid natural fortifica- tions, was said to be in poor shape for defense from its attackers, Possibility of retreat along the railroad leading from the city north of Chihuahua was seen by the gov- ernment, which regarded such re- treat as the rebels' only chance to evade crushing defeat at the hands Some believed even that when Federal troops ar- rived they would Mind it abandoned and would be able to occupy the city without even so much as 8 skirmish, It was announced that a government encircling movement, designed to prevent escape in this fashion, had fajled and that the railroad to the north was still open, There was a feeling that General Escobar would put up a real battle to retain possession of the city and (that perhaps the only encounter of the rebellion would be fought here. EX-SERVICE MEN USED BY LIQUOR BODY 'Hon. W. H. Price Says They Are Always Given Preference (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Mar. 16.--A total of 243 returned soldiers have been employed by the Liquor Control Board, Hon, W. H. Price, Attorney General, stated yesterday in the legislature in answer to an en- quiry on the order paper. Of this number 224 were still employed, nine were dismissed, eight resigned and the services of two were dispensed with, This In- cluded all men engaged in the 21 months up to Feb. 1, 1929. Re- turned men are always given the preference and employes are al- ways asked as to their war service, Mr. Price said. KINGSTON ROAD AT PICKERING IS OPEN TO TRAFFIC Yesterday's rains caused little com- motion at Pickering relative to the recent floods which have proved haz- ardous to motorists and residents of the community. The Times was informed this morning that the wa- ter did not overflow the highway last night at all, the ice in the river gradually breaking up, and the depth of the water being sufficient to carry away the ice which had accumulated in the fields north of the bridge. It was said that it is not expected the highway will be flooded for 2 few days at the least since most of the ice north of the road has been carried down by the river, and the danger of the water overflowing is not considered imminent, The ice in the lower river south of the bridge, however, has in large areas and while there are no residences in that district, danger to trees and shrubbery is great. The dam has no sign of becoming broken up. ER CONCERN BUYS BREWERY How Women Fared in Previous Elections London, Mar. 16. (C.P. Cable) --Women candidates for Parlia-' ment have increased with each election since 1918 but this year's election will break all the rec- ords, The records of women's efforts are:-- 1918: 16 candidates, onc elect- ed Countess Marklevicz, a Sinn Fein supporter, did not take her eat). 1922; 33 candidates, two elect ed, 1923: 34 candidates, eight elected. 924: 41 candidates, four elect- ed, 1929: 100 (?) women candi- dates, CONDITIONS IN ALBAMA IMPROVING TWELVE KNOWN DEAD IN FLOOD WHICH MA. ROONED TOWNS Half the Population of the Town of Elba Rescued By Els (By Canadian Press) * Montgomery, Ala.,, Mar, 16,-- Under clearing skies sowtheastern Alabama, with a known death list of 12, today began to emerge from floods that swept through half a dozen small towns, inundated and isolated a score of others and mar- ooned 15,000 persons. Conditions at Elba, swept by a deluge from Pea River and White Water Creek, were improved as is the case at Brewton, Flomaton and several other towns. At Geneva, to the south, the situation has become worse with the fate of 2,500 resi- dents of the town in doubt, Five are known to have lost their lives at Elba, two at Floma- ton, three at Geneva and two at Andalusia, There are numerous unverified reports of other deaths. Half the population of Elba had been brought out this morning, while those remaining are not con- sidered in immediate danger but in need of food and supplise. Na- tional guardsmen at a rescue base south of Troy said the waters at Elba were receding rapidly and that they hoped to reach there by noon with trucks. Refugees arriving from Elba last night told of a night and day of horror spent in attics and upon housetops, away from the swirling water in the streets, while they waited for rescue, 10,000 in Danger Montgomery, Ala., Mar. 16.--As the waters of the halt aozen ram- pant rivers and streams which for 24 hours have been silently swirl- ing over Southern Alabama towns, destroying property and menacing lives, receded yesterday, umecon- firmed reports reached here that the flood has already taken toll of 100 lives at Elba, a town of 4,000. Ten thousand inhabitants of Cof- fee county, in which the flood cen- tres, face privation, hardship, and perhaps worse, according to latest estimate of the national guardsmen, (Continued on page 2) Fervy in Ice Jam Detroit.--Caught in a three-acre ice tloe while crossing the Detroit river from Walkerville to the dock on the American side ». tne foot of Dubois street, the Walkerville and °' Detroit ferry company's steamer Wayne, loaded with auto- mobiles and passengers, was car- ried down stream for more-than a day said when the Tokyo express on the San- yo railwa; Shi Company Expected Here Purchases Belleville Plant Suggests Basis of Fees For Non-Resident Pupils Oshawa Public Schools Quinte Brewery Plant Involved in Purchase By Budweiser Company All Arrangements for Trans. fer Made and Belleville Plant Will Be Operated By Firm With Headquar« ters in Buffalo LOCAL OFFICIALS AWARE OF DEAL The Industrial Commissioner Withholds Comment and Matter is Placed Before the Directors of the Cham. ber of Commerce (Spécial to The Times) Belleville, Ont., Mar, 16.--It was officially stated today that the Quinte Brewery, which has been operated in this city for some years, will be taken over by the Budweiser Brewery Company, with headquarters at Buffalo, A meeting of the shareholders of the Quinte Brewery was held yes- terday in Toronto ana iney rati- fied the sale as laid out, but the Budweiser Company have not signed as yet, waiting until the fin- ancial statement and auditors' re- port are given. This formality is due to the fact that no sale can be made under the Bulk Sales Act until the statement is given. All other arrangements for the trans- fer have been made and it is but a question of a few days before all the papers in connection with the deal have been signed. © Those Interested Those chiefly interested in the Budweiser Compauy are pata vo be Mayor Charles M, Schwab of Buf- falo, a number of prominent busi- ness men of that city and also a number of Canadians, From an authoritative source it was also learned that Mr, E, H, Whitton, now manager of the Quin. te Brewery and Mr, L. W, McLen~ nen, managing direcior, will con- tinue with the new firm for a year at least. . To Enlarge Plant It is the intention of the Bud- weiser Company to add another cellar to the plant and materially to change the brew of beer, They will make a fine export ale and beer as well as ale and beer for local consumption. There will be no change in the policy of the com- pany. The original brewery was the James A. Roy Brewery, which was operated here for many years. It was taken over by the Roy Wolfe Company and greatly enlarged and improved and later was bought by the Quinte Brewery Company, Admits Despatch Right Leon Frazer, industrial commis- sioner and secretary of the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce made a statement to The '11mes this morn- ing relative to the authenticity of the above despatch, "The local Chamber of Com- merce," said Mr. Frazer, "were made aware of the above informa- tion on March 4. We were advis- ed that the Budweiser Company has purchased the Quinte Brew- ery." Withholds Comment ~A communication from an execu- tive of the Brewery has been re- ceived at the Chamber but de- tails and comment will be with- held by Mr. Frazer until the whole matter is submitted before the di- rectorate of the Cnamuver, When this body has met and considered the subject, it is most likely that a statement will be made for the Dest, Biving the public of Oshawa eo 8 of affairs connection with the matter, 200 Casualties i London. -- Exchange Telegraph Company despatches from Tokyo to- there were 200 casualties ay line from was derailed. Four coaches overturn- Victim of Brutal Bandits Still Remains Unconscious Press) as "very low." He has mot yet re- gained consciousness, Despite the combined . efforts of county and city police no trace has yet been found of anyone suspected of the crime. McGrath was found by Police stable Wilmot, who had {released from duty and home, when the glare ©