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| PAGE FOUR THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, . Ehe Oshawa Baily Times i DAILY REFORMER ;, THE OSHAWA 7. (Established 1871) : An independent paper published every afternoon except Sundays and legal holidays, at Oshawa, Canada, by Mundy Printing Company, Limited; Chas. M. Mundy, President; A. R. Alloway, Sec- retary. The Oshawa Daily Times is a member of the Cana- "dian Press, the Canadian Daily Newspap * Ase # sociation, The Ontario Provincial Dailies and the { Audit Bureau of Circulations. SUBSCRIPTION RATES : : Delivered by carrier, 10c a week. By mail (outside Oshawa carrier delivery limits), in the Counties of Ontario, Durham and Northumberland, $3.00 a year; elsewhere in Canada, $4.00 a year; United States, $5.00 a year. TORONTO OFFICE 407 Bond Building, 66 T Street, Telephone Adelaide 0107. H. D. Tr tati REPRESENTATIVES IN U. S. s and Stone, Inc, New York and Chicago. idd y TEPF Power: WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 1929 THE BY-LAW VOTE The city council of Oshawa has lost no time in having submitted to the ratepayers of the city the important by-laws respecting the purchase of the hydro and gas systems and the creation of an maue trial area for the city. In less than four weeks time, on Saturday, June 8, the vote is to be taken on both questions, and coupled with them is a . w to provide for a local public. utilities commission, and for the purchase of power by that commission from the Ontario Hydro-Electric Power Commission. As The Times has on several occasions pointed out, it was of the greatest importance that the vote on the hydro and gas purchase should be taken in advance of the opening of the vacation season, and that principle has been carried out in the decision of the council. This should result in a much larger vote than would otherwise have been the case, and in a more representative expression of the views of the ratepayers. * Xx * %x The Times has more than once expressed its stand on the purchase of the hydro and gas distribution systems. This matter has been given considerable study by a joint committee of members of the city council and outstanding private citizens, and the con- clusion of this committee is that the deal is a good one for Oshawa. One of the strongest factors in its favor is that it does not involve the public offering of debentures, as the city's bonds will be accepted by the provincial body, and as the repayment of prin- cipal and interest on these bonds will be a charge against the hydro system, which will be a revenue- producing asset, the city's tax rate will not be affected in any way by the purchase. There are countless arguments in favor of the purchase of these important utilities, and before the date of the voting there should be ample opportunity for discussing them, and for pointing out to the rate- payers the advantages of a municipally-owned system. * ¥ % % The proposal to raise $30,000 by a debenture issue for the purpose of acquiring land to be set aside as an industrial area is not quite so familiar to the ratepayers, because it has not been given quite so much public discussion as the other question. On this by-law; however, depends much of the future of Oshawa. The Chamber of Commerce and the city's industrial commissioner, after exhaustive study of the situation, and after dealing with some thirty-six prospective industries for the city, have come to the conclusion that an industrial area, on which small factory buildings can be erected, is an absolute neces- sity if the city is to make the industrial progress of which it is capable. As was pointed out at the city council meeting, this by-law is simply an enabling measure, giving the city council power to act when the need arises. It does not mean that the $30,000 will be used at once for the purchase of land. It does not even mean that all of it will be used at once. All that it does is to provide the city council with power, when the oppor: tunity of locating an industry here arises, to acquire. land on which that industry can locate its plant. Thus the by-law is not one to which exception can be taken on the ground that it means an immediate expenditure of $30,000. x %X ® % Much of the future development of Oshawa depends on the fate of these two by-laws at the hands of the ratepayers. The experience of other municipalities has been that under a municipality owned hydro system, it has been possible to create surpluses to be: applied, first, to the reduction of the bonded in- debtedness on the plant well within the time set, and also to the reduction of lighting and power rates. The rates in Oshawa today are higher than in surrounding municipalities which are under a municipal system, and this must, naturally, be a drawback to the industrial progress of the city. On the fate of the industrial area by-law, too, de- pends the extent to which Oshawa will enjoy indus- trial expansion. Approval of this by-law will mean that the Chamber of Commerce and the industrial commissioner will have something tangible to offer to industries which are considering the possibilities of locating here, and this may be the means of adding substantially to the industries of the city. * XX ® % * It would be fatal to the result of the vote were the ratepayers to be allowed to vote on these questions without being fully informed regarding them. It will be the responsibility of the city council, to see that the facts involved are set forth clearly and convine- ingly, and The Times, from time to time, will deal 'with these maiters on the basis of all the information available, and the experience of other places, so that the ratepayers will be fully informed before the ballot . - boxes are thrown open for the recording of their votes. THE FIRE HALL VOTE The city council, at its meeting on Monday night, referred back to its special committee a proposal that the citizens should vote on the erection of a new fire hall and police station at a cost of $130,000. It is important that the reason for this action should be fully appreciated. The vote on the pro- posal was a close one, 8 to 7, and it is safe to say that if there had been no other by-laws going to the people in the near future, it would have carried. Most of the members of the city council are com- vinced that the present fire hall and police buildings are hopélessly inadequate for a city of the size and population of Oshawa. There was a fear, however, that by submitting too many by-laws to the rate- payers at one time, there would be a danger of in- viting the defeat of all three. The erection of a mew fire hall and police build- ing must come, and it must come soon. The present structure, as Alderman Morris pointed out, is a dis- grace to the city, and as the city continues to grow and progress, will become more and more inadequate for the purposes for which it is used. It is quite possible, however, that the council acted wisely in deferring the vote on this question until a more favorable season. It must not be taken for granted, however, that the matter has been shelved. There must be no thought of simply forgetting about it, and allowing conditions to drift on as they are. The issue must be faced, and faced soon. Pro- gressive citizens of Oshawa, who pass and repass the present antiquated buildings, must be convinced of this, and will be ready to give their support to the plans whenever the council decides to take a vote on the question. So, while it may have been wise to defer action so far as the voting of June 8 is concerned, the matter should be kept alive, and the vote taken at the earliest possible opportunity that affords itself after the other matters are dis- posed of. THE BRITISH ELECTION A general election is usually an uncertain business, but rarely has the issue been so difficult to foresee as is now the case with the imminent election in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. There is, how- ever, one thing which we can safely prophesy will follow the result, whatever that may be. This in- evitable + action is an outcry against the electoral systei. In the majority of the constituencies there will be a three-cornered contest. A few thousand men and women will weigh the rival claims of the three par- ties, and decide that the Conservative programme is the safest; a few thousand of their neighbours will give equal care and thought to the question, and yet decide that a Labor government is most promis- ing; a few thousand others will ponder the question and vote Liberal. Then, with the result hanging in the balance, we find an unknown quantity--the wo- man's vote. Now, whether the candidate elected is Liberal, Labor, or Tory, the chances are that he will repre- sent only a minority of his constituents, the fault, of course, not being due to the women's vote, but, with the electoral system. He must represent one-third and over, in a three-cornered fight, but it is rather hard on the remaining two-thirds and under. Worse than being unrepresented altogether, they are repre- sented by a member whose interest and vote will be cast against them. With the old two-party system it did not: matter so much, for each returned member did represent the majority of his constituents, and the injustices to the minorities cancelled out when the country was taken as a whole. Now, the result of the election, no matter what it be, is sure to be unfair and to contain many anoma- lies. Nor is the remedy easy to prescribe. The al- ternative vote system is the obvious suggestion, but this tends to split parties into factions. It might be a good thing for the Liberal party, but a Liberal dependent on Conservative second choices would not work very well with his fellow, elected by Labor alternatives. There remains proportional representation, a com- plex and much-criticized method, requiring, among other things, the grouping together of constituencies returning only one member into larger groups re- turning perhaps four or five. It is cumbersome, but fair, and seems bound to come to the Old Country, and that within the next few years. | - Other Editors' Comment ~ A FINE WEATHERMAN (Hamilton Spectator) The weatherman rises to remark that, all this grumbling to the contrary, this April was one of the warmest in his recollection. In other words, it was - one of the coldest warm Aprils we have ever had. PLACING EVE i (Border Cities Star) Orillia Packet and Times wants to know whether Eve was a Liberal or a Conservative. In view of the fact that she raised Cain and picked apples, our guess is that she belonged to the United Farmers of Eden: rem ma-------- BRITISH FILMS ad (Saskatoon Star-Phoenix) Artistic leadership in the film world has definitely passed from America to Europe. Germany is pro- ducing the finest pictures of the day. Great Britain is a little behind in technical achievement but there is no reason to suppose that a country so preeminent in the drama will continue to take second place in a kindred art. 'Canadian film theatres, it is to be hoped, will be wide open to the products of the British stu- dios when the expected improvement in their quality occurs, An occasional change in the steady diet of Hollywood productions would be welcomed by many people in the Dominion, for both artistic and political reasons, - « Bits of Verse - - | LIFE Life is a garden, we plant and take care of it Sowing the seed and then reaping our share of it; Tilling the soil to be what we expect of it, Gathering thorns, the result of neglect of it; Watering well ev'ry time it's in need of it, Coveting blooms as the ultimate meed of it; And in the end--there's no shadow of doubt of it-- What you put in, governs what you get out of it, Life is a garden, we plant and take care of it; Fragrance forever will rise on the air of it; Wafted abroad thru the world by the bloom of it, Changing to cheer ev'ry vestige of gloom of it; Dull eyes will brighten with joy at the sight of it If we're sincere and refuse to make light of it For in the end--there's no shadow of doubt of it-- 'What you put in governs what you get out of it. --Edward S. Snover, Jr, Port Huron, in the Michigan Builder, By James W. Barton, M.D. PREVENTING THE FORMATION OF GALL STONES Some months ago I spoke about the lack of wisdom we show by having an ambulance down in the valley to pick up folk who fall over the cliff, instead of having a fence about the edge of the cliff to prevent folk falling over the precipice. The thought of course is that it is more important to try to prevent accidents and sickness than to give treatment afterwards, And so as'we think about gall stones we talk about whether or not an operation should be performed in- stead of going. into the matter as to the cause of gall stones and the possibilities of preventing them. Dr. Stanley E. Ryerson says "in the present age we are treating the end results of a prolonged chronic disease by removing gall bladders or draining them after the removal of stones." In other words certain things cause gall stones and yet little or nothing 1s said about these causes. Gall stones are usually caused by a stasis or stoppage of the gall blad- der, a steady pressure of surround- ing organs which causes the bile to thicken. Anything which takes away this pressure for even a short time stim- ulates the gall bladder to action, Thus the liver squeezer exercise of bending over to the right side and then to the left presses and relaxes the liver and gall bladder, stimulates bile flow, thus preventing stasis. Even the ordinary breathing exer- cises which send the lungs up and down against the floor of the chest and roof of abdomen prevent stasis and the formation of gall stones. Also any infection in the body from teeth and tonsils, can go to the gall bladder, inflame its lining sur- face and deposits from this inflamed lining can start gall stones. Very rich goods such as eggs and cream may also be a factor in the formation of stones, Dr. Ryerson's idea then is that in- stead of thinking of the medical or surgical treatment of gall stones we should endeavor to prevent the ac- tual formation of the stones by exercise, careful diet, and the re- moval of any sources of infection in the body. It certainly does seem like the sen- sible thing to do. (Registered in accordance with the Copyright Act). ATLANTIC HUNT FOR FISH PLANNED British Government to Send Expedition of Naval : Vessels London.--The Government is about to send an expedition into the Atlan- tic in the hope of discovering new fishing grounds for British trawlers. The Daily Mail says that H.M.S. Rosemary, of the Fishery Protec- tion Flotilla, commanded by Com- mander G. F. W. Wilson, D.S.0,, will be the vessel employed. It will carry a staff of experts from the Hydrographic Department of the Admiralty. The fishing industry has been faced with the fact that white fish are moving farther and farther away from 'the usual fishing grounds, and the necessity for utilizing more distant waters was referred to in a report on this question published some months ago by the Imperial Economic Committee, Unfathomable Depths Normally a trawler cannot oper- ate in water more than 250-300 fath- om deep (1,500-1,800 feet). Distant waters go down to unfathomable depths, but it is believed that there are comparatively shallow places in the Atlantic where fish may be found. It will be the task of H.M.S. Rose- mary and the hydrographers to find and chart these places. The next step will be for the Min- istry of Agriculture and Fisheries, in conjunction with the fishing industry, to send out a trawler on an experi- mental fishing expedition. It is prob- able that the trawler Florence Brierly will be used for this purpose. This vessel was utilized when new hake fishing grounds were required some months ago. The cost of the expedition was $7500 but as the re- sult of the expedition the first year's catch of hake from the new grounds discovered was valued at $60,000. Receives Appointment Lindsay.----A former Lindsay churchman in the person of Mr. W. B. Sparling, has been appointed chairman of the Toronto United Church organization to carry on the drive for funds to go towards the erection of additional buildings at Victoria College. Mr. Sparling has at different times showed tal- ent and achieved results in con- nection with financial campaigns. ECT TY JESUS SAVIOUR--The angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which: is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost, And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people gon their sins, -- Matthew 1:20, PRAYER -- We thank Thee, Lord, for Thy lear Son, our Sav- our. GAR. OFFICIAL DISCUSSES NEW ANGLE OF WRECK | SAYS DROCOURT DIS- ASTER MIGHT HAVE BEEN PREVENTED rn Engineer on Trial for Man- slaughter Has Splendid Service Record Parry Sound, May 15.--The opinion of W. T. Moodie superin- tendent of the C.N.R. at North Bay, that a block signal system would have prevented the Dro- court train erasi® which took a toll of 20 lives on March 2 last, featured the opening of the trial of Engineer G., Verne .Alexander on an indictment of manslaugh- ter, A jury composed of men whom Alexander has known and with whom he has lived for the past 17 years will deliver the verdict arising out of one of the worst railway disasters in the history of Canada, A lesser count of causing griev- ous bodily harm to Horace E. Sniith, Ben Barstead, Leslie Sav- age, William G. White and Ed. Struck, railwaymen who lost their lives in the crash was retained in the indictment over the strenuous objections of Arthur W. Roebuck, K.C., counsel for Alexander, The court adjourned until to- morrow morning after hearing the evidence of only one witness. Hon. Mr. Justice Raney ordered the jury to be locked up over night. Other highlights in the first-day proceedings were the statements of W. T. Moodie, general superin- tendent of the CN.R. at North Bay, that three of the 20 victims of the crash remained uniden- tified, that at the spot where the collision occured .approaching en- gines would be only 880 feet apart before becoming visible to each other and that if the hlock signal system had been in use and mem- bers of the train crews had obey- ed the signals the accident could not have happened. Mr. Moodie was cross-examined. at length by Mr. Roebuck, particularly concern- ing the burden of responsibility in the operation of passenger trains. Witness declared the conductor was in charge of operation except in the case where such operation might lead the train into danger. In such event the engineer took over. The engineer was in charge when there was no conductor on a train. Discuss Responsibility All traimen, witness said, were supplied with a little "grey bnok" containing general train and inter- locking rules. These set forth the responsibility of the crew. "Suppose then," queried Mr. Roebuck, "a conductor is in charge and no direction comes from him, are not all members of the crew equally responsible for what hap- pens?" "That is a difficult question," witness replied. "I suggest then," counsel said, "that if it is a difficult question for you it also would be difficult for a train crew" Witness made no reply. Array of Legal Talent An imposing array of legal talent gathered for the opening of the assizes. Arthur W. Roebuck, K.C., Toronto, with A. D. Meld- rum, Parry Sound, is appearing for Alexander M. Campbell, Win- nipeg, special counsel for the Trainmne's association, as acting for Edward Riley, fireman on Alexander's train, W. F. Nickle, K.C, and J. R. Hett, for Brake- man Charles Gorrie and W. L. Haight, K.C., for the crown. Gor- rie and Riley are charged with criminal negligence. The grand jury returned only one true bill, that against Alexan- der. They were adjourned until tomorrow morning. In the mean- time they will consider the charges against Riley, Gorrie, Anthony Tucker, 14-year-old lad accuse of mansluaghter for the alleged shooting of his father and J. C. McNab, stock salesman, who is ac- cused of the theft of $1,000, in connection with the sale of shares in the Parry Sound district. TODAY'S LIST OF AUTO ACCIDENTS STREET CAR AND AUTO CRASH Toronto, May 15--Struck by a street car as he attempted to turn his car around on Coxwell avenue, Thomas Field of 222 Broadway av- enue, 33 years old, was slightly in- jured last night. A passenger in the machine, Fred English, of 2 Division street, escaped unhurt, KILLED AT CROSSING Georgetown, May 15--~One man was instantly killed and another seri- ously injured when the automobile in which they were riding was struck by a C.N.R. radial car at a crossing about a mile east of Limehouse yes- terday afternoon. John MacVicar, 55, highways superintendent, lost his life when his head struck a hydro pole after being thrown from the automobile, and James McClure, 62, of Georgetown, sustained injuries to his head and body but is expected to recover, AMM INS NNR your Savings-« Are you working just for present needs and with no thought of the future? Your presentincome should provide for your non-earning years. Make your plan a Central Canada Savings Account. Our attractive interest rate will materially help to make your savings grow. In good time you will have enough; and if you desire you can again accelerate your earning power by means of a sound investment. Our experienced counsel is available at all times. Assets over Eleven Million Dollars CENTRAL CANADA [9AN AND SAVINGS COMPANY OSHAWA BRANCH OFFICE: 2% SIMCOE ST. NORTH Operated Under Government Inspection TORONTO HEAD OFFICE : ° KING & VICTORIA STS. - A SAFE PLACE FOR. SAVINGS _ IGNITION OF COUCH LED TO FATAL FIRE Coroner's Jury Urges Plac- worst years, low land. the stores. are Hit by Storm Peterboro.--This city was visit- ed Saturday night by one of the thunderstorms turning small rivers and flooding all the recent into in the streets On 'the main streets the water rose so high that it ran into Farmers of the district several weeks behind in seed- and it is feared the acreage sows in grain this year will be only sev enty-five per cent of last year. A millionaire offers a $1,000 prize for suggestions on how 10 dispose of his $10,000,000. Ha. I have it! Give one dollar of the $10;000,000 to each of those wno would like to have it all.--Detroit ing of Extinguishers in All City Apartments Toronto, May 15--"That Margaret Bird and Forrest Cummings died on May 7, 1929, at 275 Jarvis street from suffocation and burns which were due to the accidental ignition of the chesterfield in Miss Bird's apart- ment," reads the verdict. returned by a coroner's jury at the morgue yes- terday afternoon which inquired into the deaths of two members of the Victoria Players' Stock company who were found dead in a burning suite in the Balmoral apartments at 4.30 am. on May 7. "We recommend the equipment of this building with nre caauguishers, at least one to each apartment, with full instructions for their usec," the jury added, 'and that this should be made compulsory for all apartment houses in the city." Mrs. Jennie Carnegie, owner of the Balmoral apartments, testified that the only fire extinguisher the build- ing boasts was kept in her own guite. William J. Bate, employed by the provincial Hydro, when asked by the coroner whether he considered the building a good fire risk, replied af- ter some hesitation: "Not for an a- partment house." He had found the wiring satisfactory, Deputy Fire Chief Harris, to the same question, ans wered "Not very good." Easy escape from the blazing a- partment should have been possible," accordi to Deputy Fire Chict Charles Harris and Walter F. Holden, of the city architect's department, through a bedroom window frou which there was a drop of but seven feet to a garage roof, or' througn a kitchen window which gave upon a balcony. The testimony of Dr, William L, Robinson, who performed an autopsy upon the bodies of the dead actors, indicated that death had been due primarily to suffocation. 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