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"All the News While It Is News" hie Oshawa Daily Times Succeeding The Osh awa Daily Reformer A Growing Newspaper in a Growing City | VOL. 6--NO. 14 Published at Osha: Ont.. Canada Every Day Except Sundars foe Public Holidays OSHAWA, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 1930 15 Cents a Week; 3 Cents a Copy TEN PAGES tas ans as VETO DN Ad * News in Brief (By Canadian Press) Fire Cause $100,000 Loss Quebec.--~three fires, two in Que- bee city and one in Riviere Du Loup today and yesterday caused damage estimated at over $100,000. l * ¥* » Seventeen Marooned Flagstaff, Ariz.--Seventcen persons reported marooned ina shack 16 miles north of here were sought by an expedition with teams and snow- plows. * * * * ~~ Judge's Daughter Dies Montreal.--Miss "Isabel Patterson, daughter of Chief Justice Anglin of the supreme court of Canada, died in the Ross Memorial hospital here yes- terday. *® * * * Given Heavy Sentence New Yqrk.--Sigvald Andriessen, 27 of Lunenberg, N.S., pleaded guilty to violation' of the Jones act and was | senteniced by Federal Judge Robert | A. Inch in Brooklyn to tour years in prison' and fined $10,000, - 5 HEL ¥ Refuse Higher Tariff l Wishington.--1The senate by a vote of .48 to 38, refused to grant higher tariffs on sugar as proposed by the finance committee. Republicans and approved a Democratic proposal to retain existing rates. » 3 ® * Ban on Parrots Berlin--the official gazette has prohibited the importation of - par- rots info Prussia to guard against the spread of psittacosis, or "parrots' di- sease," discovered in many parts of Germany. The embargo is effective immediately and until further notice. * * ® Drivers Exonerated Tofonto.--Altred Wade and John D. Sanders, drivers of the two cars which figured in the death of Joseph Hebner at Thornhill on Jan. 6, were absolved from blame by the finding of a coroner's jury last night, ; * * * * Changed His Mind Niagara Fails, Ont.--Three hours after he had been sentenced to the county = jail for two months on aj city, attempted to commit suicide] vagrancy charge, Eddie Burke, this | city, attempted to commit suicide but changed his mind and called for help. * * * > Slipper Roads Brantford.--Slippery sidewalks and rcads made travel dangerous today. One victim was John Reynolds, 80, of 181 Brock street, who tell and fractured his hip. Most of the pro- vin¢ial and county roads of the dis- trigt were being sanded today. { * " * * a Discuss Agriculture London.--~An official attempt to discover remedies for the depression in British agriculture was inaugura- ted today when an agricultural con- ference opened at No. ¥) Downing | Street, residence of the prime minis ter. * * * » | Sir Henry Thornton lll { New York.--Sir Henry Thornton, | president of the Canadian National railways, did not apoear last night at the dinner of the Silk Association of America, where he was billed to de- liver the chief address, and it was an- nounced that he was ill » . * ¥ Parrot Disease Ended Baltimore.~--Although officials of the health department are investigat- ing the death of a young woman and her father, Dr. C. Hampson Jones, city health commissioner, that he be- lieves the prevalence of psittacosis, or ( parrot disease, here, was at an end. * * Wolfe Island Isolated Kingston. --After an all-day battle with an ice jam, thé steamer Wolfe Islander tied up at her wharf here at 8 o'clock last night after a trip to Wolfe Island with general supplies jor the isalnders, isolated since Christ mas Day. 1S 67 TO-DAY George, noted British Lloyd rg ith "senmar who is cel 4 8 birthday to-day. / WEATHER Pressure has fallen over Man- jtoba and Saskatchewan but con- tinues high over British Colum- bia and the northwest states. It is also high over New England states with a shallow depression centred in Michigan. The weather has been generally fair and decid- edly cold throughout the domin- ion with slightly higher tempera- ture in Alberta. Forecasts: Lower Lake Region and Georgian Bay: Moderate winds; mostly fair and cold to- day and Saturday; local snow. flurries, A Norfolk, the GAS PLANT SALE BEING CONSIDERED Three. Proposals Made To Utilities Commission Naval Experts and Delegates Gathering in London TWENTY-TWO ADMIRALS INCLUDED IN 1000 PERSONS ENGAGED IN CONFERENCE Party for Momentous Event Will Be Completed To- morrow With Arrival of | French Delegates FATE OF BATTLESHIP DISCUSSION CENTRE King Putting Final Touches to the Speech With Which | He Will Open Great In- ternational Conclave (By George Hambleton, Canadian Press Staff Correspondent) London, Jan. 17--The delegates to the five-power naval conference with their multitudinous experts and staff, are rapidly gathering in London. Thirty delegates will sit about the council table, but their advises and staffs bring the number of those ac- tively engaged in conference work to' nearly 1,000. Among these are 22 admirals The American delegation landed today close by the spot from where the Mayflower sailed from Plymouth. The steamer Duchess of Richmond, with Hon. J. L. Falston, Canadian minister of defence, and the Cana- dian delegation aboard, is expected ot reach Liverpool tonight. The Italians arrived this afternoon . The French will be here tomorrow. And the Japanese, first on the ground, have been working in London a couple of weeks. | King Preparing In his study at Sandringham Castle, Sailor King is giving the last touches to the speech with which on Tuesday he will declare the great international conclave to be formally opened. Fate of Battleship As the day of opening nears, dis- cussion still turns on the future of the big battleship, most powerful and most costly of all naval armaments, There is little expectation that agree- ment will be reached to abolish the big ship, as is being urged from some directions. But further limitation, by way of extension of the life of the capital ship, is said to have every hope of success. Germany's Mystery Ship Behind the battleships 1s the shadow of Germany's mystery crui- ser, Ersatz Preussen, She is the pocket battleship of the new Germ- any. Not permitted to build any- thing heavier than 10,000 tons in the way of fighting vessels, Germany produced this cruiser, which is sup- posed to be capable, when completed, of fighting any battleship of her size, and being fast enough in the bargain to run away from anything she can- not fight. In the French parliament she is described as a "terror of the seas' --and Germany has the right to build six of them under the Versail- les Treaty. The Ersatz Preussen has not been quite no prominent:in the last few weeks, but much more will be heard of her beforc the confer- ence concludes. WILL INVESTIGATE IN NEW BRUNSWICK Saint John, Jan. 17.~-While no facts have been laid before him in regard to the operation of Yrokerage houses in this province, Hon. J. B. M. Baxter, premier and attorney- general, said that he had ask- ed the board of public utilitise to look into the matter and report to him, ' New Citadel Opened Orillia. --The new $26,000 Salvation Army citadel was opened yesterday by Commissioner James Hay, terri- torial commander for Canada East and Newfoundland. Last Newfoundland V essel Now Safe / St. John's, Nfld.. Jan. 17.--The last of the Bonavista flect is safe. A brief message received last night by the minister of fisheries report- ed the arrival at Tobermory, Scot- land, of the three-masted schooner Neptune, with all well on board. Capt. Joe Barbour had brought his vessel safely through a 48-day pas- sage of the North Atlantic, and completed the record of the 10 north coast vessels that ' sailed from St, John's with winter sup- plies on Nov. 29, Six are drifting derelicts, but more than 70 per- sons on the 10 vessels were safely brought' to port" with the loss of a singe life. v 4 ' NOT LIKELY T0 SECURE ABOLITION OF BATTLESHIPS American Delegates Are Surprised by Views nt MacDonald S. George Washington, Jan. 17.--Abolition of ncither battle- ships nor submarine is likely to be considered seriously at the London naval conference, according to views expressed by members of the American delegation. This was brought out during the ! last evening at sea while the liner George Washington was coming into sight of the English shores. The statement by Ramsay Mac- Donald, prime minister of Great Britain, to tho effect that his coun= try would be willing to agree to eventual abolition of capital naval craft was received aboard ship with manifest surprise. The whole American attitude toward the MacDonald statement can bo summed up about as fol- | lows: It is fully expected that abolition of battleships may be dis- cussed at some future time, but it is not believed that it will be ser- fously considered by the London conference, The United States is definitely. opposed at this time to this proposal. Lengthening of the life of bat tleships and a partial holiday on replacements until 1936 will be considered, But it is thought un- likely that a complete holiday on battleship building will be found generally acceptable, Search Fliers Are Encouraged Forecast of Better Weather May Help to Verify Report of Safety Nome, Alaska, Jan. 11.--A fore- cast of favorable flying conditions and an unverified report that Carl | Borland, | Ben Eielson and Earl missing aviators, were safe in the Amguema river district of Siberia, encouraged pilots of the Eielson- Borland rescue expedition here to- day. Although there was a tendency here to discount a Moscow report stating that Eielson's plane was re- ported down in the Amguema riv- er district, Alfred J. Lomen, man- ager of the Eielson-Borland rescue expedition, here, wirelessed Joe Crosson, a rescue flyer aboard the Nanuk, to make a flight over the area as soon as possible. The Russian government also has ordered dog teams to proceed to Anguema river and in addition is preparing to send planes on seounting trips over the country. sng ---------- Relief Refused Hamilton. -- Returning yesterday from Ottawa alter interviewing fed: eral authorities regarding local re- quests, the city council deputation re- ported that the federal government regards the unemployment question a provincial one and will not contri- bute a third of the cost of relief la- bor as suggested. | | | | { the | TORONTO known Toronto geologist, is haviug | medals, to be awarded to Canadian. historians, struck at the Royal | mint in Ottawa. ed as the finest of their kind. The J. B. Tyrrell, of Toronto, well- | photographs here show: (1) J. B., Historical medal. Tyrrell, who donates the medals, and is himself holder of the Mur- chison gold medal. (2) Mrs. Tyr rell, who performs theh rief "strik- They are describe {ing ceremony at the mint in Ot-| (3) the reverse side of the J. tava. (3) head of J. B. Tyrrell J. B. TYRRELL DONATES MEDALS TO HISTORIANS GEOLOGIST STRIKES AWARDS IN OTTAWA MINT awarded to Mr. Tyrrell in by the Royal for two of grounds of northeast B. Tyrrell medal. Zero Weather In | The Middle West| (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Chicago, Jan, 17.--Zero carved its name unon the snow-covered chest of the middle west today. Rivers that had run wild earlier in the week slunk back to their beds, but the cold that checked their rampages brought added misery to persons who had been driven from their homes by the high waters. Many places were drifted high with snow and in the unban centres sheets of glass car- peted the poulevards. NO PAYDAY FOR CHICAGO POLICE Thousands of Other Em- ployees Are Also With- out Salaries Chicago,. Jan. 17,--Yesterday was payday for Chicago's 5,000 po licemen, but nothing was done about it. Today was payday for three thousand employees of the board of education ,and ditto. Office employees, civil service workers, engineers, and miscellan- eous workers were the ones who failed to receive cheques. Next Friday is payday for the teachers and the school board is dublous about making salary payments to them. The deason of the board is the same as that in the case of the policemen: "Haven't got the mon- ey." . Chatham. ~Two heavy motor trucks and a valuable sedan were de- stroyed in a fire which demolished the Odore Price garage at 100 Field- er avenue, Ontario Brewers geeking Restriction of Home Brew Toronto, Janil 7.~~Strong repre- sentations against the present fed- eral legislation permitting the in- discriminate making' of home- brewed beer is being sought at Ottawa by the members of the Do- minfon Brewery association ac- cording to information given to The Mail and Empire last night by one brewery executive. Toronto and Ontario brewers are at Ottawa in force. "The members are making thelr annual pilgrimage to Ottawa," said this brewer, "but they are par ticularly sincere in their request that home-brewing be restricted if uot prohibited, It may not be a popular move with those who make their own beer but it would be.a wholesome step for the government to take for the general welfare of the country. "Not only does home-brewed beer not contribute one cent to the coffers of the country but it is an unhealthy peverage for general consumption and has more to dis- courage honest brewing than pos- sibly any other one thing which has been permitted for a great many years. Not only are the gov- ernment and the legitimate brew- erjes suffering from home-hrewing but the home-brewer and his fam- ily and friends suffer physically from their impromptu handiwork. Difficulty In Selling Idea To Canada Is Seen : Attitude of Conservatives Has Strong Bearing on Empire Free Trade | | (By George Hambleton, Canadian | Press Staff Correspondent) London, aJn. 17.--"Lord PBeaver- | brook can ao nothing in Canada| without the Canadian Conscrvatives, | who hold the future in their hands," | says the Morning Post today, refer-| ring to its own suggestion that developing his campaign for free trade within the empire, Lord Beav- | erbrook should first secure the as- sent of the dominions. and particu- larly of Canada, his native country, "If he cannot convince them," the Post adds, "that his plan is possible, he comes bang up against a rock which shipwrecks his scheme." Referring to the speech of Hon. R. B. Bennett, Canadian Conservative leadgr, at Victoria, on Wednesday night, when he said the Consecrva- tive party believed in such tariff pro- tection as would afford Canadians an equal opportunity with any people in ithe world, the Post continues: "If Ca- nada will not give us complete free trade, but only substantial preference because of her consideration far her manufacturing interests, Great Brit- ain should give Canada preference a- gainst forcign countries. But Britain should also give the British farm- er preference over the Canadian far- mer. Thus every dominion and the mother country, too, would treat her own people best, and the rest of the empire next best." ---------------------- FIVE PERSON SARE SAVED FROM FIRE (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Toronto, Jan. 17=A woman and four children were saved from a burning building by a fireman carly this morning . When told there was a 3-year-old child alone in the attic of the burning building, Fireman Frank Joyce entered the building and in spite of the dense smoke effected the rescue of the child, He then returned and brought out Mrs. Hards and her three children, who were still asleep in their apartment on the third floor. The origm of the blaze is not known, . 1 | Eight Persons Are Frozen to Death| si ht (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Denver, Colo, Jan, 17 East ot the blizzard the Rocky Mountair re lad .teday a vast land of snow'and Arctic temperatures, lashed by the ¢lima- tic spasms of the worst storm. Two person: Miller, 35, and Mabel Denn were frozen near Piocme, ., bring to eight thé death toll of the killing cold in the last three days GHANGE IN SUGAR TARIFF UNLIKELY ¢ 0 winte's Carl 9g. | | (4) Silver cup | rushed ir 1890 | serio wographical Society, higf trips into barren | Canada, and |] | | | U.S. Democratic Leader Sup- | ports the Move for No Increase Washington, Jan. 17--The senate's unheralded refusal to increase the present tariff rate n stigar was fol lowed today by a terse prediction from Representative Garner of Texas, the house democratic lcader, that the house would back up this action if the Republican chieftains + in that chamber would permit a vote on the question. Garner estimated ballot in the house would disclose a majority of between 50 and 75 members support- ing the present rates as against higher rates originally approved by the house and those recommended by the senate finance committee a Ship Supplies Power Tacoma.--The aircraft carrier Lexington was being disconnected with municipal electric lines here today after having served for 30 days as an emergency power plant for the city of Tacoma. The bat- tleship was used following dry weather that caused a crisis in pro- duction of hydro-electric power. SE AND LOWER RVICE IMPROVEMENT GAS PRICES DISCUSSED AT MEETING PRESENT TIME OF DOUBT FOR MANY TORONTO BROKERS Struggle to Secure Stock for Customers Reflected on Exchanges dian Press Leased Wire) Toronto, Jan, 17--That the present me of doubt and difficulty f Tor , brokerage houses and a stern struggle is going on to p ground lost during the last days of 1929, are shown by the on the Toronto and Stand- ; Exchanges this week. any indications of firms stock customers, insta s high prices to be paid by the brokers in ting obligations unexpectedly cast n them by the arrest of the ex the Solloway-Mills firm trip to Ottawa of Ontario nent officials and the presence to of Dominion and Ontari dite who are check- s duc the two govern- s and transfer taxes. the exchanges y all mount the barriers od in their path the and this week in ment officers as- >. not going to be ion that might have for customers of cer- (By Cana tor tance of 0 nent au N } th tain s of this month may see the f the brokerage house audits. ial of the Standard Stock r Exchange stated last when the government ake a demand for certain "The word of it auditor always goes 1 one broker, who de- ed that audits have been in pro- in Toronto during the whole of 1929, Royal Wedding Set For Japan Formal Betrothal of Brother of Emperor Celebrated Today (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Tokyo, Jan, 17.--The former bethrothal of Prince Takamatsu, brother of Emperor Hirohito, to Princess Kikuko Tokugaua, a dranddaughter of the last Shogun, was celegrated today with a cere- mony of exchanging gifts. In accordance with an ancient custom regulalating imperial mar- riages, Prince Takamatsu sent his prospective bride ceremonial gar- ments, a wooden fan, two casks of rice wine and a quantity of choice fish, The Takugawa family, follow- ing the same custom, returned the wine and fish The wedding date has not been decided upon but pro- bably will pe some time in Febru- ary. The Imperial couple expect to leave Japan in april on a round the world wedding journey which will include a state visit to Great Britain. sa < Widow Burns Paintings Congers.--Sixty-one oil paint- ings unfinished by Arthur B. Dav- ies, noted artist, who died: in Octo- ber, 1928, have been burned by his widow because she did not consider them representative of his work. Sixty-eight -of the artist's water colors sold recently * for $48,000. British Dirigible Beats Records In Trial Flight (By Canadian Press Leased' Wire) Cardington, England, Jan, 17.--The British dirigible R-100 went through a successful test flight yesterday which lasted more than 12 hours. It left its hangar shortly after 10 a.m. and was not again attached to the mooring mast until 1040 p.m, It was 'said that thc big, new dirigible performed well, After going over their records, of- ficers of the R-100 claimed that their craft hdd beaten the Graf Zeppelin and all other dirigible records by making a speed in excess of 81 miles an hour with 600 hp. in reserve. They said that the ship was stead- jest at a speed of 80 miles an hour. The official report of the air min. istry said that the R-100 had at- tained an estimated speed of 81.5 miles an hour. An hour after the start of 'the flight heavy fog was encountered and the crew was unbale to escape from it until 830 pm. Through those hours they caught only occasional glimpses of the carth but radio com- munications gave them data' upon which their position was accurately obtainable. Members of Commission Favor Sale of Plant Pros viding Satisfactory Terms and Franchise Can Bg Agreed Upon PROSPECTIVE BUYER ATTENDED MEETING Plant Cannot Be Sold With. out Vote of the People-- Commission Anxious to Have Price of Gas Ree duced ' Improvement of the present service from the gas plant, and the supply of gas to the people of this city at a lower cost, was discussed at the metting of thhe Public Utlli« ties Commission yesterday aftere noon. There were two methods of bringing this about, suggested a% the Commission meeting. They were to bring the present plant up~ to-date at a cost which has not yet been definitely determined, or sell the plant to a private company, under a franchise naming the maximum price which could be charged for gas, and setting forth that adequate service must be pros vided for the entire city. Ever since the plant was pure chasd by a vote of the people last summer, prospective purchasers have heen in communication with the city council and the chamber of commerce, Three of thege have also been in touch with the Public Utilities Commission since it was elected on January 6, and all three will be heard before any definite decision is reached by the board, Offer Made to Purchase One of the possible buyers of the plant appeared before the Commission yesterday and outlined broadly the proposition of his firm. It was possible to supply gas to the city at a much lower figure than now charged, he maintained, and stated that his company would be willing to enter into a franchise such as the board outlined. The members of the board place ed themselves on record as favors ing the sale of the plant provided the purchaser wag satisfactory, and provided the price and terms were satisfactory, and provided that a satisfaétory franchise could be agreed upon. Wish Lower Price The present gas plant is of ang antiquated design. There is né (Continued on Page 3) ORILLIA WOMAN RESCUES HUSBAND Gas Fumes Almost Take " Lives of Whole Family Orillia, Jan. 17.--Three of & family wore saved from asphyxiae tion here when the son, staggering from bed, fell so heavily that he roused his father 'and mother sleeping in another room. The family was that of H. Ls Crokam, chair store manager, His son wakened to ind gas fumes sweeping through the house, Tumbling from bed. he dropped unconscious to the floor. His fall awakened his father and he, too, trying to stand, dropped insensible. His wife, fighting off the fumes, dragged her husband to a window, opened it and placed his head on the sill, then began a a fight to reach the street doors. As she opened the last door she fell in a momentary faint but, res vived by the fresh air, gave the alarm and brought aid to her huss band and son. , Brokers' Survey To Cover Ontario Ottawa, Jan, 17.--The investigas tion of non-member brokerage houses here has so far revealed nothing to warrant a judicial ine quiry. This statement was made to« day by Norman Harris, of the One tario attorney general's departs ment, who, with Col. W. W. Denis son, registrar of brokers, is cone ducting the examination. In any event, he said, any discoveries they might make must remain confidens tial for the present. The check-up began on Wednes« day and is expected to be coms pleted some time today. \