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"All the News While It Is News" VOL. 4--NO. 114 . New Type of Locomotive Montrea, ~The Motive Power De- partment of the Canadian Pacific Railway has authorized the construce tion at the Angus shops, of a new and advanced type of steam locomo- ive. tiv xk U.S. Golfer Leading St. Andrews.--Glenna Collett, Uni- ted States champion, continued her march to the finals of the British Women's Golf Championship today, defeating Beryl Brown, of Formby, four and two, in a third round match. * Merger In Chicago " Chicago.--The fourth major consol- idation of Chicago banks in eight months was announced yesterday in the merger of the National Bank of the Republic and the Chicago Trust Company whose combined assets will total more than $200,000,000. Urged Preparation for Election Ottawa, Ont~--Vigorous prepara- tion for a Dominion general election' next year was urged by Dr. P. D. Ross at yesterday's session of the Ottawa Liberal-Conservative Annual Convention, Dr, Ross made his appeal in a brief address accepting the pre- sidency of the association for another term, PE Removal of Restriction Moscow.--Removal of Consttution- al restrictions on religious practiges is soon to be proposed to the Sov- jet Congress. Alexei I. Rykoff, Pre- sident of the Council of People's Commissars, today told delegates to the Congress they would soon be in- vited to vote on'such an"amendment to the Constitution. Pyle Leaves Hospital Abilene, Texas.--C, C. Pyle, sports promoter of the trans-continental marathon, who suffered a broken arm here on Sunday when a taxicab in which he was riding crashed through an obstruction barring a closed road and overturned, was able to leave the hospital here today and continue in the advance unit of his runners, * * * $1,250 Awarded Girl Owen Sound.--An award of $1,250 and costs was given Tuesday morn- ing, by Justice McEvoy, sitting with- out jury, to Miss Muriel Covette, of Meaford, a young girl who was knocked down in Meaford by a mo- tor car driven by A. S. Rennie, also of that town, She suffered perman- ent injuries. The accident occurred nearly a year ago. x x Pleads Guilty To Forgery Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.--John Aho- kos, a Korah Township Finn, plead- ed guilty in Police Court yesterday to charges of forging five cheques totalling in all nearly $200, using the names of Peter McLarty, a contract- or, and P. T. Rowland, barrister. Ahokos cashed the cheques at stores, receiving goods and 'cash. He was remanded for sentence. *® * * MN Geologist Appointed Montreal, Que, May 15--Services of an eminent mining geologist have been secured by Hollinger to exam- ine geological conditions and make recommendations, and, pending his report, part of the deep development programme is to be suspended, share- holders were informed at the annual meeting of Hollinger Consolidated Gold Mines, Limited, held here yes- terday, RE Further Inquiry Ordered Sault Ste, Marie, Ont--The City Council last night received a reply from the Attorney General's Depart- ment in connection with the Council's request that the department continue its investigation of the alleged ballot box tampering. following the munici- pal election of last December. The department wrote that it would con- sider the matter. OFFICER ACQUITTED IN BRENNAN CASE Right to Use Force Must De- pend Upon Circumstances, Says Judge Lindsay, Ont., May 15--"The right to use force must in cach case de- pend upon its own circumstances," says Judge Swayze in his written jud- gment acquitting Robert Purvis, pro- vincial constable, on a charge of un- lawfully shooting Peter Brennan, who attempted to escape arrest. Brennan was in company with Or- val Shaw at Bolsover, Ont. Brennan was killed and Shaw escaped. Purvis was charged with the shooting and stood trial at Lindsay and was ac quitted. The written judgment was hynded down yesterday. WEATHER Pressure is low to the north- ward over Quebec and to the immediate west of the Great Lakes and high over the northwestern states. The weather has been unsettled and showery from the Great Lakes eastward, while it has been decidedly cool in the western provinces with local falls of snow and rain in southern districts. Forecasts: Lower Lakes 'Re- gion--Southerly winds; most- ly fair and warmer; probably local thunderstorm tonight. Thursday--mosty fair; prob- ably followed at might by northwesterly winds and be- coming cooler with scattered aaa Dail Succeeding The Oshawa Daily Refromer y Times AG . Newspaper in a Growing City 10 Cents a Week; 3 Cents a Copy. FOURTEEN PAGES OSHAWA, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 1929 ILLED IN CLEVELAND EXPLOSION ing George Able to Leave His S DEADLY POISON GASSES TAKE TERRIBLE TOLL IN | "HOSPITAL AT CLEVELAND Scores Killed and Injured When Trapped in Roar- ing Inferno of Flames and Poisonous Fumes Follow- ing Double Explosion in X-Ray Room of Institu- tion PEDESTRIANS FOR BLOCKS OVERCOME Firemen Perform Marvellous Deeds of Heroism in Sav- ing Patients From Burn- ing Building--Number of Known Dead Steadily In- creasing Cleveland, Ohio, May' 15.-- At least 91 persons were killed and scores of others injured, ac- cording to police estimates, in a terrific 'double explosion, and devastating fire that hit the Cleveland Clinic Hospital short- ly after noon today. The victims included patients of the hospital, nurses and doc- tors. More than 100 persons were in the building when the ex- plosions occurred in the X-Ray room. Fire broke out immedi: ately. Twenty-six persons were known to be dead from the blast, fire and poison gases that broke out from the chemical aboratories. Tuese bodies were in 'several Cleveland hospitals, morgues and a few were covered with blankets and lying on the ground near the hospital. Fivemen Risk Lives Many of the firemen risked their lives to rescue patients who were taken out through windows. Atop the roof of the burning building were about a dozen pa- tients who had been taken there by doctors and nurses through a sky- light. : The injured and dying were rushed to the Mount Sinai and Huron Road Hospitals and the hospital clinic. Patients Helpless The flames shot out the second floor windows and patients on that floor were helpless. There were no patients on the first floor. Kites men who rushed from all parts of the city concentrated their efforts on rescue work, ! All physicians available. were summoned. Automobiles aua trucks, parked and in traffic, were commandeered and rushed to tue scene. ? Victims Left on Lawn Some of the victims of the ox- plosion and fire were lying on the lawn of the hospital because there was not enough ambulances to : ust them to other hospitals. Observers at the fire said some of the victims on the lawn turned a deep green in color and that they seemed dead. An interne at the Cleveland clin- ic estimated that 75 patients, at- tendants and. visitors were in the hospital when the explosion occur- red. Those trapped on the second floor, he said, appeared to be stun- ned and were unable to escape from the flaming and stifling trap. A woman is reported to have fal- len down the elevator shaft. The elevator containing six persons is reported to have fallen and the passengers trapped, crushing be- neath it the .body of the woman that had fallen. Trapped on Roof With the patients on the roof were some doctors and nurses. They were almost concealed from (Continued on page 10) $150,000 endowment fund of Warer- Sidelights of Election Time (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Bodmin, Cornwall, May 15--As Mr. Baldwin's train passed through here yesterday a man held aloft a pole with a tin can on the end, "what's that," the Prime Minister queried, "It's Lloyd George's scheme with the bottom out," the man replied. Also attached to the tin was a bundle of broccoli. "I should like that for my platform," suggested Premier Bald- win, "You can't have it," the owner Alliance 'Tabernacle, Toronto, this I want it for dinner." PT GIVEN APPOINTMENT GEORGE W. McLAUGHLIN Outstanding Oshawa citizen, has been appointed a member of the Ontario Advisory Committee on industrial research. BRITISH GENERAL ELECTION IS APPARENTLY FAILING T6 EVOKE ANY OUTSTANDING DEMONSTRATION 4 Great Newspapers Seem to Be Discussing Everything Except the Election in Their Editorial Columns (By Thos. T. Champion, Canadian Press Staff Correspondent) London, May 15.--A perusal oi the editorial columns . of today's principal newspapers proves in part, at least, that the general election to be held two weeks tomorrow has so far failed to evoke any grea. demonstration of general interest in its broad aspects. The Times discusses Afghanistan, the Newcastle exhibition opened by the Prince of Wales, and gasoline filling stations. The Morning Post devotes itseir merely to the Liberal split at Bris- tol, where Capt. the Rt. Hon. F. I. Guest finds himself opposed by an- other Liberal, the newcomer rece:v- ing the benediction of the party leader, Right Hon. David Lloyd George. The editorial in the Daily Ex- press is but an expression of satis- faction at finding all three parties are agreéd with that newspaper that (Continued on page 10) New Tarif Bill Concessions Rates on Stocker Cattle Will Be Increased and De- mands Met (By the Canadian Press Staff Correspondent) Washington, D.C., May 15, -- Agricultural memebrs of the House who are continuing their pressure on the Ways and Means Republi- cans and on the House leaders for changefls in the Tarff Bill which will meet the wishes of the Middle Western and Northwestern farm- ers, have already secured promises of important concessions. They have been assured that the bill will be changed in co:==ittee and a duty put on hides. The rates on stocked cattle will be in- creased and demands of the farm- ers as to case is and tapioca and sago will be met. ust what the change will be on live cattle, intended to restrict im- portations of stockers from Cana- da, is not fully decided. $69,629 ° Raised In Drive Kitchener--The campaign for the loo College will not be concluded un- til Saturday night. To date $69,629 has been subscribed. Newcastle, Angland, May 14.-- "Courage and imagination is neces- sary 'to restore our economic praes- tige," the Prince of Wales declared, in opening the Northeast Coast ex- hibition here today. "Courage to scrap ruthlessly old-fashioned methods, and machinery; and imagination in explo- ring every commercial avenue over- seas." The exhibition is designed ,in the words of the lord mayor of New- castle, not merely to demonstrate the district's past and present triumphs in engineering and shipbuilding, but to give evidence of the ambition to create and encourage new industries, showers, in which the new national scheme for Prince Urges New Methods to Restore Prestige of Britain co-ordination of electricity resources is expected to be most helpful. The prince also opened a new min- ing department in the Armstrong col- lege, when he referred to the need for scientific development of the min- ing industry with a view to meeting the stern competition from overseas. On his way up from London, his royal highness stopped at Durham, centre i: the depressed mining area of that section, and asked President Robson of the Durham Miners" As- sociation, whether the coal trade had improved since he visited the district and made a personal examination last January. The position at least was "no worse," Robson replied. LE Post Card Shower For City Clerk (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Kitchener, May 15.--Seventeen pos- tal cards, apparently all alike, were laid .on the desk of City Clerk Lips yesterday morning. Investigation pro- ved that they were actually from onc source, the Dominion railway board. They were in response to his re- quest that an engineer be sent here to study the level crossing problem. The 17 level crossings in the city were enumerated by the clerk in his communication to Ottawa, and each card stated that the request would be given consideration of the board in regard to such and such a crossing. POULTRY MEN ASK HIGHER DUTY ON IMPORTED EGGS IMPORTANT CASE IS BE- ING HEARD BY TARIFF BOARD Opposition Promised From the Consumers' League and Council of Agri- culture (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Ottawa, May 15.--There are 40,- 000 poultry men of the Western Provinces and many more from Ontario, as well as more than 2,- 000 merchants from British Col- umbia antl the prairies who are in sympathy with the application plac- ed before the tariff advisory board today for a 200 per cent increase of duty on imported eggs. . The 'in- crease asked in the application is from 3 cents to 9 cents on 'every dozen eggs brought into Canada in the "extras" class. This is the first occasion in the records of the board that an application for in- creased duty thom the western provinces has beén received. The item probably affects more indi- vidual producers than any other which has ever come tp the atten- tion of the commissioners. The hearing was adjourned at the request of the applicants, until some date in July or August, to be decided later. Delay was opposed by R. J. Deachman of the Consum- ers' League of Canada and A. E. Derby of the Canadian Council of Agriculture. These two promised unqualified opposition to the appli- cation when the hearing was called, . but urged that it be continued im- mediately. W. H. Moore, chairman of the board, ruled that the request of the applicants should be honored, and that the board should suit their convenience. Chatham Scout Named Chatham. --Fred Debank, aged 16 years, a member of No. 4 troop, will represent he Chatham Scout Council at the international jambouree in Birmingham, England, in July, He was selected by the executive of the local Council as the best all-round Scout in the city. Send Brick By Air Kingston.--The local chamber of commerce will on June 4, the date of the opening of the new airport here send by air a brick to be used in the construction of the new aérial memorial at Murfreesboro, Tennes- see. Chambers of Commerce all over Canada and the United States have been asked to do likewise Open Warfarein| Convention at] Batfalo Likely Trustees of Des Moines In- stitution Held Meeting * This Morning NEITHER SIDE YIELDS Dr. Wayman, President of University, Denies Charges of Rev. Dr. Shields Buffalo, May 15.--Open warfare on the convention floor was fore- shadowed today in an official ses- sion of the board of trustees of Des Moines University. The trus- tees today went into the ses- sion of the Baptist Bible Union Conven tion apparently unwilling to yield in their attitudes on the recent rioting and dismissal of the faculty of thes chool. Dr. Shields did not say when he would explain the matter on the platform, but it was indicated uni- versity matters would not be touch- ed on before this afternoon. Miss Edith M. Rebman, secretary of the board of trustees, who with Dr. Shields was exonerated by the trustees of charges Of indiscretion, said today the actions taken by the board in the early morning session would be made known this after- noon. "The principal things relative to the university problems will be set- tled here in Buffalo," Miss Reb- man stated, when asked if a defin- ite settlement of university matters would have to await the annual meeting of the board in Des Moines on June 11, Trustee Rebuked Buffalo, May 15.--A trustee of Des Moines University was rebuk- ed today in a resolution passed un- animously by the board of trustees of Des Moines University, here to attend the annual convention of the Baptist Bible Union of North Am- erica. The resolution declared: "The board strongly disapprovea of the attitude of Trustee Minor Stevens in respect to the present situation in Des Moines University as evidenced by his actual and ree ported statements." Possibility that either the union convention or the board of trustees (Continued on page 10) STAMP'S REPORT T0 REPARATIONS CONFERENCE READY Delegates Will Need Tonight and Tomorrow to Study Report (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Paris, May 15.--The long await- ed report of Sir Josiah Stamp, chief British delegates to the Rep- arations Conference, was finally completed at noon today with the various German reservations as to acceptance of the annuities plan proposed by Owen D. Young em- bodied in it. The report, drafted by Sir Josi- ah and by Dr. Hjalmar Schacht. chief German delegate, went to the printing press immediately after. Al the délegates to thec onfer- ence expected to have it in their hands this evening. The delegates will need tonight and tomorrow morning to swuay the report. They are scheduled to meet again in a plenary session of the Second Dawes Committee Thursday afternoon, when they will probably take action upon it. TEAGHER REPLAGED, CHILDREN LEAVE Other, Pupils Expected To Withdraw--Situation Serious (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Kingston, May 15--Unfortunate conditions have arisen in school sec- tion No. 7, Pittsburg Township, fol- lowing the removal of the teacher A. J. Dilworth and the appointment of Miss Mary A'Hearn as his suc- cessor. g Already eight of the thirty-six pu- pils of the school have withdrawn and are receiving private tuition from Mr. Dilworth, and it is understood that other pupils of the school will do likewise, The situation here is re- garded as serious, COMMITTEE MEMBER W. A. DRYDEN Well known stock breeder of Brooklin, has been named a member of the Advisory Com- mittee on Industrial Research for Ontario. easide Res ort Today HIS MAJESTY'S RETURN TO WINDSOR GREETED WITH CHEERS FROM HIS SUBJECTS Lord Derby Wins Newmarket Race (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Newmarket, Eng., May 15.-- Lord Derby's Hunter's, Moon, by Hurry On from Selene, won the Newmarket Stakes of a mile and a quarter today. The race was worth £1,000 (about $5,000) with ex- tras. Major McCalmont"s Mr. Jinks was second and Lord Roseberry's Midlothian third. Seven ran. Our view of sauerkraut juice is that we would as lief have an ocean voyage thrown in, if we are to be sick anyway.--Detroit News. QUICK ACTION BY PRINCE OF WALES SAVES WORKMAN FROM SERIOUS INJURY, PERHAPS DEATH Final Round Draw For Davis Cup Montreal, Que., May 15.--The draw for the first round of the American zone play in the Davis Cup macthes between Canada and the United States, was made here today by Fitzeugene Dixon, the non-playing captain of the visitors while Dr. Ross Cleveland, non- playing captain of the Dominion representatives looked on. Following is tomorrow's for the two singles: Willard Crocker, Canada, vs, John Van Ryn, United States; Dr. Jack Wright, Canada, vs. John Hennessey, United States. TWO TRUE BILLS AGAINST MEN OF CNR. TRAIN CREW TRIALS ARISING FROM WRECK AT DROCOURT CONTINUE Brakeman and Firemen of Train Are Facing Serious Charges draw (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Parry Sound, May 15.--Before the trial of Engineer G. V, Alex- ander was resumed this morning true bills were returned against Brakeman Charles Gorrie and Fire- man Edward Riley. All three men are facing charges arising out of the collision of two Canadian Na- tional trains at Drocourt on March 20. Alexander is being tried for manslaughter and causing grievi- ous bodily harm through neglect of duty. Gorrie and Riley are charg- ed with causing grievous bodily harm. Seventeen or more lives were lost in the wreck which was | due to the fact that Train No. 3 northbound went past its appointed meeting place at Drocourt and col- lided with the southbound train number 4. George Reynolds, rule instructor of the Canadian National Rail- ways explained the rules of the road and the meaning of the or- ders issued to the two trains. No. 4, he explained, was the su- perior train, and had the right wu the main track. No. 3 was or- dered to enter the passing switch at Drocourt. It was the duty of two passing trains to stop and identify one another. The order given to No. 3 would have bees been delivered by the operator at South Parry to tne conductor in writing. Under the rules the conductor was requireu to deliver a copy of the order to the engineer and all members of the crew had to know the contenis of the order. - ¥ W. W. Cook train despatcher at Capreol, who arranged for tne meeting of the two trains at Dro- court, told details of the issuance and elivery of the orders. Questioned by Arthur Roebuck, defense counsel, he sald it would be an added measure of safety if there were an operator at every station, There was no operator at Drocourt. Foshay Interests Active Owen Sound.--W. B. Foshay Com- pany, owners of the Saugeen Electric Light and Power Company, are push- ing their work ahead in this district. Man's Clothing Caught in Machinery as Prince Lis- tens to Explanation of Mechanism (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) London, May 15.--The Daily ¥x- press today said the Prince of Wales yesterday saved a foreman at the Industrial Exposition at New- castle from serious injury or worse, The workman, named Guinness, became entangled in the belting of a machine used to manufacture tii containers. The Prince, who had listened to him explain the mech- anism, was standing only a. yard away. He instantly grabbed the man's overalls and pulled him clear, just as he was about to be drawn into the machinery which was revolving at a high speed. Once he lost his, hold but recovered it. Only a: few officials saw the inci- dent and the public was not aware of it. - It was said the man would have lost his legs if not his life but for the timely intervention of the Heir to the Throne. Canadian Golf Star is Beaten Goes Down in Fourth Round Before U.S. Champion (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) St. Andrews, Scotland. May 15. (Bulletin) .--Miss Joyce Wethered, favorite, once more captured the British Women's Open Golf Cham- pionship, defeating Mrs. Pery Car- on, five and four this afternoon after eliminating Miss Shewan in the morning round, 5 and 3. St. Andrews, Scotland, May 15. --Canada's single entry in the tournament for British Women's Golf Championship honors. Mrs. F. J. Mulqueen, after surviving three rounds, went down to defeat this afternoos before the masterly strokes of Miss Glenna Collett, the United States champion, by a score of seven up and six to play. The Toronto woman was in good form this morning in rer victori- ous match with' a prominent Bri- nnnnnnnnnnnns etaol shrdl fwyuy tish player, Mrs. J. B. Walker. anl she was expected to give The American champion a tussle, but the strain and the big gallery which watched the contest put her off her game considerably. Miss Collett will enter the fifth round tomorrow morning and is expect- ed to clash with the British hope, Miss Joyce Wethered, in the fin- al on Friday. All Windsor And Surround. ing Countryside Turn Out to Welcome Their King's Return ROSES STREW PATH King and Queen Smiling Happily as They Bowed" to White Sea of Flutters ing Handkerchiefs (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Windsor, Eng., May 15. -- King George came back to his own rire« side in this ancient home of Brie tish sovereigns today like a cone quering hero. All Windsor and the surround ing countryside were out to wele come their monarch back after his long illness which for many weary months had kept him from them. Windsor was decorated as sel- dom before. Not a single house or shop on Castle Hill or in the main streets of the city was with- out gay decorations. The King, accompanied by Queen Mary, had had a remark- able reception throughout their two and a quarter hours trip from Craigwell House, 'Bognor, whede the King had spent several months of convalescence. But it remained for the "old home toyn" to out-do all the others as it welcomed again its most prominent resident. Thousands of cheering spectat« ors including 2,000 school child- children, and 1,000- Eaton boys in silk hats and quaint jackets, lined the ancient thoroughfare. As the Royal car drove through bags of rose petals were 'emptied from windows and fell in a crimson cas- cade about the machine. It was the first time most of the inhabitants of Windsor had seen the King since the beginning of his illness late last year. All along the line there were cries of "God bless your Majesties," and "Wel- come home," while: there were tears on many faces. The King and Queen were smil- ing happily as they bowed towards the white sea of fluttering hand- kerchiefs and once or twice the Queen brushed moisture from her eyes, At the bottom of Castle Hill which rises steeply up towards the ancient grey stone pile, were waiting the Mayor in his golden chains of office with his aldermen. The Royal car halted and the door near which the King was sitting swung open, the smiling face of (Continued on page 10) GRAF ZEPPELIN EXPECTED TO START EARLY TOMORROW Weather Conditions Report« ed Favorable For Good Start (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Friedrichshafen, Germany, May 15, --Rain or shine, the Transatlantic di< rigible Graf Zeppelin, already dela; a day, was expected to start from Fredrichshafen for the United States at six o'clock tomorrow morning, (1200 ES.T.) X Dr. Hugo Eckener, commander of the great ship, assembled his eight= een passengers at the Kurgarten Ho« tel shortly before noon and told them that he planned to leave at that hour, Weather conditions, he said, were so favorable that he expected to make. Lakehurst by Saturday night after a flight of from 65 to 70 hours. His probable toute will be by way of Cape Finistere, then straight west« ward north of the Azores reaching the American coast in the neighbor- hood of Virginia or the district of Columbia. Cleveland, May 15--Des Moines university students must have raided an incubator to get material for the egg bombardment in the riot of last Saturday when Dr. T. T. Shields of] Toronto, narrowly escaped. Edward A. Roberts, of Cleveland one of the group of university trust ees, who with Dr. Shields, stated yes- terday that after the police arrived, scores of little chicks were lying a- round on the floor. It was evident, Mr. Roberts said, the students had Scores of Little Chicks Found After Egg Bombardment raided an incubator. Roberts also told how he ran into the street with his hand in his poc= ket as if holding a gun, when Dr. Shields was surrounded by a crowd of students. "I firmly believe the rio- ting students intended to take Dr, Shields for a ride," Roberts said. The trustees have no intention of changing their policy and the stud- ent body will have to leave or submit to a new start of the school "on the rock of fundamentalism," he said.