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PAGE SIX THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 1929 TRIAL OF ADAMO OPENED TODAY ntinued from Page 3) Whsinir people in the store, be witness iid. soney remained t least two Witness further stated he had n given some bananas and a = of drinks of wine while in e store. Saw Accused Delsking "Did you see the accused drink- ng?" asked Col McKay. "Yes. "How many drinks did he have?" "Three or four.' Welsh then testified that Adamo consumed most of his share of eo wine out of the bottle. The ine made him, the boy, dizzy, d the witness. a was getting late in the after- poon when they left this establish- ment. They drove to another store nd Adamo went in this place for n or fifteen minutes, stated the y. Adamo then met a man on e street and visited yet a thira tore, remaining there a few min- Yofhe trio then boarded the truck nd proceeded to a coal yard in oronto where a load of coal was ken on. They then left for home. he newcomer, however, did not journey the whole distance, getting put somewhere on the highway. This man had previously been drive Ing the truck, said the witness, but when be got out, Adamo took the wheel. "Do you remember through Oshawa?" "Yes." "Going "How fast riven?" 'i, d "We were going pretty fast." Witness then testified that Ad- amo had been driving about 45 miles per hour, as he had seen the speedometer when they had pass- ed a subway near Oshawa. Witness then described his first pight of the boy, alleged to be Na- thaniel Etcher. He noticed the Toronto Daily Star paper bag. The truck was proceeding along the right side of the highway at the time, he said. "Had you met any cars before he accident?" di "Yes. No cars had passed at the oment of the accident, however,' o qeciared, ru "Then what happened?" "The fender on the right hand de of the car at the front hit the y, jarring the cabin of the truck. The boy was knocked to the side of he road," he said. : Welsh then testified that he had bo Adamo to stop, that perhaps coming Pretty Fast" was the car beipg was killed. Adamo had sald: "To hell with him." Other Mishaps Witness then described the manner In which Adamo's truck hit a pass- g car near Bowmanville. The occu- pants of the other car then followed Adamo's truck, and caught up to it. Adamo stated at the time that if the owner of the other car would send the bill to him, he would pay it. "That's fair enough," the owner is peputed to have said. | The gasoline pump incident was related. Adamo, when he had arrived fn Cobourg, accidentally backed into r gasoline pump. He told the owner he would pay for the damages, Provincial Constable Noble arrived on the scene during the argument about the gasoline pump, and asked the two if they had seen the boy who was killed. Adamo said they didn't. They arrived in Picton about midnight. Welsh stated that the next day he read an account of the accident in the Globe. He met the chief of lice of Picton that night and re- fited the details of the incident to him. Cross-Examination J. M. Godfrey, K.C, of Toronto then subjected Welsh to a right cross- examination. Welsh told r. God- frey that Adamo had only seen one bottle of wine. He said he had been with Adamo the whole time, and that he would have known if any fur- gher drinking had been carried on. "There was nothing to prevent Etcher secing your truck" asked Mr. "No, there wasn't." Welsh stated that there was a car coming towards their truck while they were approaching young Etcher, who was about 75 feet away. "You can't say how fast the truck was_going when the accident occur- red?" "No." Defence counsel submitted to the court evidence of the inquest, which the witness corroborated. It was to the effect that Adamo had never been told that the boy walking on the highway had been hit, i "You can't swear that Adamo had ever seen the boy?" "No." "And Adamo might not have known what you were talking "No." . He was keeping his eyes on the other car," suggested the counsel, to whien the witness agreed. And Adamo never told you that you were not to say anything more about the boy?" "Yes he did." "But he never referred to the boy who was struck?" The witness said he didn't. : "And when you said you were sorry about the accident, you didn't refer to any one particular accident?" The witness agreed with this ques- tioner. No Attempt To Hide Witness also stated that Adamo didn't attempt to conceal himself in any way from the provincial con- stable at Cobourg or any other place. Clarence Daynard The crown then called Clarence Daynard, who was going east on the night of the accident al the King- ston highway, . He the pros- trate form of the boy and r ang what the object was stopped, pick the boy up, and in company with another carried him into a nearby house. Witness stated that a great deal of care would have to be exer- cised by a driver who was approach- ing another car on the highway, due to the snow on both sides of the highway. J. Tayne, companion of Mr. corroborated the evidence submitted Mr, Daynard. by Medical Evidence Dr. James Ferguson, medical prac- titioner in Oshawa, was called to at- tend Nathaniel Etcher about 7.50 o'clock in the evening. Dr. Fergu- son made an examination of the boy. He stated that the heart of the boy was rapidly becoming slower and finally, at 8.10 o'clock, stopped. The important features of the post-mor- tem were related by the physician, who assisted in conducting the ex- amination. "What was the cause of the de- ceased's death?" "Hemhorvage of the skull, and fracture of the brain," answered the physician. . Dr. R. E. McMullen, assistant at the post-mortem, also gave expert testimony, describing the extent of Etcher's injuries. : Cause of Injuries ; "With reierence to the head in- juries what would be necessary to cause these injuries?" "Very forcible violence" stated the witness. Wallace Johnston 'Wallace Johnston of Toronto, was on his way in his automobile from Cobourg to Toronto, on the night of the accident, Witness stated he met the truck before he noticed an ob- i escaped from the colonist car with- out injury or with slight hurts, were Walter Tobler of Switser- land; J. Fourtney and W. Fourt- ney of Scottsgard, Sask. and two Chinese. "Railway records show that the colonist car in which passengers lost their lives was of a mod steel type, with usual interior wood finish. It had a heavy steel underframe and was built by the Pullman company. The cause of fire which followed the accident has mot been definitely determined, but in 'all probability was caused by coal burning range which is the usual feature of col- onist cars, the range being used for preparation of passengers' food. "General Superintendent Moodle reported to central region head- quarters that the line was cleared at 2.50 this afternoon." The vitality of the snail is re- markable. One which was glued to a card in a museum for four years came to life upon being im- PLAY PRESENTED BY YOUNG PEOPLE AT WAPLE GROVE Excellent Presentation Given Before a Large Audience Maple Grove, Mar, 21.--On March 15th, Maple Grove young people pre- sented their play "Take My Advice." Although the night and roads were very disagreeable, the hall was al- most full. This is a royalty play and was exceptionally well given. It con- sisted mainly of a representation of a small town owned and operated by one man who did all in his power to keep it fronr progressing. He had the country newspaper and every- mersed in warm water. thing of importance under his control, until an outside firm, hired by his siiece, showed the people how he was ruining the town of Eureka, which in reality belonged to his brother who had left him in charge during his ab- sence. The cast of Tod Foley oy y ohn Wargrim oley); Ju Fenton (Elgin Munday); Jimmy Samson (William Laird); Bob Man- nion (Jack Cator); Peggy Acton (Marjorie Stevens); Marcia War- grim (Eileen Hockin); Virgy Man- nion (Nellie Snowden); Mrs. Nelson Dodd (Edna Swallow). After the play a boquet of roses was presented to Miss Souch to whom much credit is due in directing the play. _ Music between acts consisted of a piano solo by Miss Margaret Aber- nethy; vocal solos by Miss Helen Argus and Mrs. Stainton. Approximately 900,000 men are now British exports of cotton and ar- tificial silk mixed piece goods in 1928 exceeded those of 1927 by nearly 27,- 000,000 square yards, valued at more than $9,000,000. ST. PATRICK EVENT HELD AT ALWONDS James McQuay Delivered Speech He Made in Contest Almonds, Mar, 21.--Mr. Fred Cur- by, of Pickering, spent the past week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Kemp. : Mr. Jack Moss spent the week end with relatives in Toronto. Mr. James McQuay gave his speach which he presented for the Tamblyn contest on "Indians" at the St. Pat- rick box social held under the aus- pices of the Young People Society an Tuesday evening and was much ap- preciated by all, : Mr. Ted Bentley and family will move shortly into Mr, Arthur Wil- son's house on the highway. Mr. Jim Anstey has secured a posi- tion in Mr. Boys' garage, Whitby, and commenced work this week. - Rev. A. L. Richards is holding spe- cial Easter communion service on Easter Sunday. Special music is be- ng prepared and also new members will be received into the church. Mr. Mark Holliday and family have moved to his mother-in-law's farm, which he has rented, Mrs. Harlock's, east of Whitby. Mr. and Mrs, W. F. Chown left on Saturday for a month's vacation to Atlantic City, The St. Patrick's Box Social held on Tuesday evening by the young eople's League was a real success. he young men furnished a good pro- gram of music, readings and vocal numbers, followed by an apple pie contest which created quite an inter- est. Each gentleman received his box for twenty-five cents, Several - from Almonds enjoyed hearing Dr. Clever's lecture on Jean Val Jean on Monday evening in Whitby. Mr, A. G. Browning, of Whitby, will be present on Sunday and teach the Bible classes, . Some of the back roads are almost impassible these days, but are drying up fine with the sun and wind. ; ALWAYS FLAT Unfortunately she had been told that she could sing. So the first op- portunity saw her in the studio of a well-known teacher, undergoing an audition before arranging to take lessons. The professor sat down and play- ed a soft accompaniment while the ambitious young woman poured forth her choicest assortment of notes. . The test did not last very long. At its end the professor swung round on the music stool, and regarded the flushed performer wrathfully, "Madame," he cried, "it is no good, no! Nefer haf I heard such a voice, no! I blay on der white keys, I blay on der black keys, but always you sing in der cracks!" India has a boom in sports. France is taking to sound films. Pictures in beads are a fad in Paris, This Should be Read ject on the road, which e proved was Etcher's body. Although witness stated he did not stop to in- vestigate the details of the object in the road, he became uneasy and re- turned later to the scene. The body had since been removed. The next witness was Cedric Rob- inson of Oshawa. Mr. Robinson was returning to Oshawa from Bowman- ville, and about half a mile west of that town, between the two places, narrowly averted being struck by a truck, Witness knew little about the truck or its driver, This completed the forenoon evi- dence and the court was adjourned until two o'clock this: afternoon, TWENTY-SIX DEAD IN MINE DISASTER (Continued from Page 1) from the main slope mouth, He was conscious, and as he reached the surface his eyes wide open, he gazed about at the crowds near the mouth of the Pn oh ority Escaped Parnassus, Pa., Mar. 22.--The bodies of 11 of 27 miners believed to have perished in an explosion in the Kinloch mine yesterday, were brought to the surface 12 hourg af- ter disaster had spread through the workings and surface equipment at the mine's mouth, The bodies were the first to be moved, but rescue squads said ten others had been located. Six men were still report- ed as missing and were believed dead. Two hundred and fifty men were in the mine when the blast rocked the country side, but 223 escaped through an old entry five miles from the main shaft, O. F. Taylor, superintendent, said a check had revealed. Rescue workers said the bodies removed and those located in the mine were badly scorched. The re- moved bodies were taken to a tem- porary morgue on the mine proper- ty, where identification was at- tempted. The dead men were found at the foot of the main slope where some of the mine experts present believ- ed the blast originated when the steel conveyor chain broke. When the chair crashed down the drift, it was thought to have created a spark that set off gas or coal dust. The explosion occurred shortly after seven a.m. The day shift of workmen had entered the mine not long before. Some said there were two blasts, one immediately follow- ing the other. A sheet of flame shot 300 feet in the air, witnesses said, at the main tipple at Kinloch. Six men at work near the tipple were in- jured, but were not in a serious condition. EXACT NUMBER OF VICTIMS DOUBTFUL (Continued from Page 1) condition satisfactory, resident of Parry Sound, Ont. EXPRESS MESSENGER PF. FROBIE of train No. 3, in hos- pital at Parry Soun, head injur- ies, condition moderately serious, resident of Toronto, Ont. J. FOURTNEY, passenger on train No. 3, in hospital at Parry' Sound, condition not serious, resident of Scottsgard, Sask. W. FOURTNEY, passenger 02 train No. 3, in hospital at Parry Sound, condition not serious, resi- dent of Scottsgard, Sask. A. F. BATEMAN, passenger on train No. 3, in hospital at Parry Sound, injury to muscles of neck, resident of Brandon, Man. Careful Search Made "The baggage car and colonist car which telscoped following the collision have been separated and carefully searched. The remains uncovered allow of no positive identification owing to the action of the fire but the few personal belongings are being carefully gathered for the purpose of fut- ure possible identification. "Conductor Barstead, News Agent Millar and deadhead Brake- man Ferguson were among the number in the colonist car and these three men undoubtedly lost their lives in that car. No trace can be found among the survivors of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Lockie and two small daughters of Galt who were placed in this car by rela- tives at Toronto and it is probable that these travelers lost their lives in that car. A watch wi'h the initials 'A.B.L.' was found this aftérnoon in the 'colonist car. "Robert Nelson, son of Con- gressman John M. Nelson of Wash- ington, D.C., proceeded into the colonist car shortly before the accident, according to information from his brother, Harold, who was in another portion of the train, No trace has been found of Rob- ert Nelson, Daynard on the night of the accident, ) "Among the passengers who Carefully by Anyone Who is Planning to Buy an Electric Washer Countless Numbers of Thoughtful People Have Asked for This Information Here are the Answers in a Simple Form Ex- plaining why the CONNOR TH :RMO ELECTRIC is the World's Simplest and Most Efficient Washing Machine We are confident that if you see this Machine and investi- gate these points you will clearly see how superior is the First Model Discontinued Direct Drive Times. innumerable the prospective purchaser of a Conner Thermo Electric Washing Machine has rightly asked pertinent questions re- garding claims made for this washer. Each time these questions have been thoroughly and successfully an- swered, not by phrases born of theory, but by definite and convincing DEVELOPMENT-- Sir John A. Macdonald and Sir George Etienne Cartier had, with their associates, barely completed the rounding out of their gigantic task of our Canadian Federation when the founder of J. H, Connor & Son, Ltd., began manufacturing the first washing machines to be made in Canada, in 1875. From that day to this, through two generations, by keeping in close touch with the gradually increasing needs of the Canadian housewife, this or- ganization has managed to satisfy her clothes washing require ments by manufacturing up-to-the-minute washing machines for domestic use. Some of our older customers will remember the first hand- operated rocker type machines, which were followed later by several other hand operated washers of the dolly and rub-board type, all of which did more than their share to relieve mother of some of the disagreeable work of wash-day. Then, following the introduction of running water and modern plumbing into our homes, the Connor Low Pressure Water Power Washer was manufactured and many thousands can vouch for the great help these have been, ' Later, with the coming of electricity and the advent of the small electric motor, the first Connor Electric Washer was made, 'Tis true the Water Power Washed the clothes in the same manner as this first Electric machine, but with the water power the wringing of the clothes had to be done with a hand operated wringer, whereas first Electric Washing Machine did both washing and wringing. There is as much difference, however, between this first Electric Washer and the latest Connor Thermo Washer, as there is between the horseless carriage of that period and the up-to- the-minute automobile of today-----and the multitude of improve- ments are, though on a much smaller scale, just as striking as those of the present car over its early predecessor. Let us note some of these changes that have been brought about during the period of transition, The first Electric Washer was made with a direct drive, but experience proved that a preliminary speed reduction by means of a belt drive gave increased safety, greater flexibility and longer life to the machine, so on all later models the direct drive was not used and a belt drive similar to our present one was adopted. The gearing for these earlier models of electric washers was all situited underneath the tub and the wooden dolly which agitated the clothes was driven by a rack and gear on top of the cover, which was operated on the first machines by a crank on a vertical crank shaft which connected with the underneath gearing by means of a pair of bevel gears. Then on later models this rack and gear was driven from the underneath gearing by a vertical lever which had its fulcrum bearing in a casting which fastened to the side of the tub. This wooden dolly was after- wards superseded by an aluminum agitator. The passing years brought further developments, one of the greatest being the submerged agitator, this being of the bell- shaped type of aluminum agitator with the driving shaft up through the bottom of the tub, which, besides eliminating all moving parts of the machine from the outside of the tub, gave the added advantage of permitting the washing to be observed while it was progressing. (This could not be done in the case of the older machines with the rack gearing on the cover, as . it was necessary to stop the washing mechanism before open- ing the cover of the machine.) The doing away with the gear- ing on top of the machine also permitted the use of a lighter and more attractive cover. Following on these improvements the Connor Thermo Electric Washer was conceived. DESIGN-- The Connor Thermo Electric Washer was designed with the utilization of more than fifty years of washing machine manu- Connor in the washing machine field proof evolved from practical and searching tests than fifty years of experience in the manufacture of washing ma- «chines. These thousands of questions which probe deeply into the mechanical claims, utility and durability of the Connor Thermo Elec- tric Washer are answered under the following headings: THE MOTOR-- The electric motor which drives the Connor Thermo Washer is a sturdy one which is built especially for wasiing machine work, It is rated at one-quarter horsepower and may be obe tained to suit any voltage or frequency of alternating current to suit the locality in which the machine is to be used. Direct current motors may be: obtained in any voltage required. Motor Thermo throughout more THE WRINGER DRIVE-- The shaft which drives the wringer is directly above the centre of the worm wheel and is protected by a steei tube which reaches perpendicularly from the gearbox to the wringer unit bracket, The wringer unit which gives the forward and re versing action to the wringer is of our own established design which - far as utility, strength and durability are concerned t beaten, pulleys are supplied of varying dial s to comp te for the different revolutions per minute of these different motors so as to always drive the washing machine at the correct speed, The power is transmitted to the gearbox by means of a one and one-quarter inch wide belt which is always kept at the proper tension by means of a spring operated belt tightener. The motor is insulated from the rest of the machine through the belt tightener slide being fastened to a varnished hardwood motor board which insurés absolute safety from shocks. The motor switch, situated on the side of the tub, is a double pole push button switch carefully insulated, more than fulfilling On- tario Hydro Electric requircments. The motor cord and plug are both of heavy insalated materials, insuring long service, THE GEARBOX-- "Tis here where our engineering department, by making use of several scientific mechanical principles, evolved a gear mech- anism (which is realiy the heart of the washing machine) which has done more than anything else towards winning for the Con- nor Thermo Electric Washer its country wide reception and its pre-eminent place in public interest and attention, Starting with its carefully balanced flywheel, the power is transmitted by means of a ground steel shaft through a ground stecl worm to a worm gear which has an eccentric above it. This in turn carries one end of an eccentric rod, the opposite end of which connects with a segment gear, which when a reciprocating motion is given to the eccentric rod, transmits a back and forth rotating motion to a pinion gear on the vertical shaft which in turn drives the alvminum agitator, Anyone viewing one of these gearboxes when open cannot help but notice its smoothness of action, its quiet running quali- ties, its sturdy construction, its perfect lubrication, its small number of parts. In fact, the most highly skilled mechanics and engineers state that it is the gearbox "par excellence", THE THERMO TUB-- The Thermo Tub is another feature which by a wide and commanding margin excels all other electric washing machine tubs. Anyone examining the construction will see that there is a heavy nickel plated copper tub surrounded by a heavy gal- vanized sheet-steel protecting shell with an insulation between the tub and the shell. This obviously protects the copper tub from injury and at the same time prevents that excessive loss of heat from the water in the tub which anyone who has used an ordinary copper tub washing machine can readily appreciate. THE LEGS AND FRAME-- 4 The Thermo Tub is supported by a sturdy square frame of steel angle. The gearbox is bolted to this frame, as are also four legs of attractive design. The legs are bolted to the pro- tecting shell, part of the legs showing below it, giving to the machine its stability and rigidity, the whole ensemble being pleasing in appearance as well. Large free-running ball bear- ing castors make the machine easy to move about. The "CONNOR" is made in Canada by J. H. CONNOR & SON 22 LLOYD STREET, OTTAWA See this machine at Adams Furniture Store, Simcoe St. S. Ask for demonstration and prove for yourself the superiority of the "CONNOR." EASY TERMS ARRANGED I¥ DESIRED facturing experience to start with. It is a composite machine of captivating style, advanced engineering science, outstanding washing and capability, alluring beauty and proverbial dependability. Soren St. South THE WRINGER-- The galvanized metal frame wringer with the oversize cushion rolls which turn in ball bearings, and the convenient quick acting safety device which gives the widest gap between the rolls of any wringer manufactured, bi 1 hich give entire satisfaciion. The rolls themseives deserve special mention on account of their long life which may be attested for by certain of our customers who use our machine a great deal more than the average householder would, on account of using them in commercial laundry work. THE AGITATOR-- Here again in the bell-shaped aluminum agitator there are several things worthy of mention. It will be observed that the form of the centre part, the shape of the blades combined with the speed at which it travels, gives that turbulent action to the water forcing it through the clothes, thus providing that washing action so much to be desired in an up-to-the-minute washing machine. The clutch at the top of the agitator is a feature which simplifies the mechanism, reducing the number of parts which go into the machine by placing the clutch just where it is most convenient. You press the red button down to engage the clutch and lift it up to disengage. THE COVER-- Little need be said concerning the shapely and attractive aluminum covre which sets off the machine to advantage, blending in with the delicate mist grey Duco finish which is so distitetive and sets off the beauty and stateliness of the mac y MATERIALS, WORKMANSHIP AND SALESMANSHIP-- Great care has been taken in the selection of the materials which go into the Connor Thermo Washers. None but the best are used, and only materials particularly suited for the many separate parts have been chosen. Where possible only Can- adian materials are used, only two or three articles pure chased, on account of our requiring something a little than is procurable here, outside our Dominion, but where sible, it it cannot be procured in Canada we try to i pl within the British British Empire. One need only, should opportunity permit it, visit our large, well organized factory, which is buzzing with industry, to grasp the meaning of what goes into the manufacture of a wash- ing machine in materials as well as WORKMANSHIP, Here he may see Thermo Washers of Canadian design and workman. ship being turned out with that skill and precision which approaches that of the best automobile factory, Concerning our salesmanship, modesty prevents wus from saying all we might, but our customers of long standing must admit that our salesmen have been noted for always giving that courtcous attention and square dealing which inspire con- fidence, and these men know that the Company which they represent stands back of them in giving service on any Connor hine, at ble cost, whether the machine was manu- factured in 1875 or in the present year. To our old and new customers we are extremely gratified for your continued confidence and to our prospective customers we would urge that you "Let Experience Be Your Servant," and t us to demonstrate a Connor Thermo Electric Washing fachine. GUARANTEE-- Our 12 year guarantee is the longest and strongest given by any manufacturer in the trade. Ask us about it! Phone 701