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: PAGE FOUR THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, FRIDAY, JULY 17, 1931 Tg The Oshawa Daily Times 5 Succeeding "THE OSHAWA DAILY REFORMER (Established 1871) | independent newspaper published every after- pon except Sundays and legal holidays at Osh- (nada, b Tim blishing Company. shawa, by. The Chas. M. Mundy, President. R. Alloway, Managing Director. hawa Daily Times is a member of The Cana- Daly Canadian Daily Newspaper. Asso- : tiom, the Ontario Provincial Dailies and the u of Circulations. SUBSCRIPTION RATES red by carrier in Oshawa and suburbs, 12c. a k. By mail in Canada (outside Oshawa car- delivery limits) $300 a year. United States OU a he ' 4 year TORONTO OFFICE Bond Building, 66 Temperance Street Telephone Adelaide 0107. H. D. Tresidder, representative. FRIDAY, JULY 17th, 1931 UNEMPLOYED SINGLE MEN The announcement that a tag day is to be d in Oshawa on Saturday to raise funds provide food and shelter for unemployed le men brings into prominence the t in which this section of the great ployed army finds itself. So far as this ty is concerned, there is no machinery in dperation to provide relief for them. Marri- men with wives and children are given lief, but there is no provision for the sin- man, who is left to his own devices, or the generosity of friends who take pity them, and in many cases these friends also out of employment. For this reason tag day should result in a fairly large Sum being raised for the purpose. * The federal and provincial governments are recognizing that the care of unemploy- "gd single men and transients is a serious . problem, one which does not rightfully be- long to the municipality. Plans are being made to organize them into construction forces, and to transport them to labor games, where they will be housed and fed, and provided with work at the expense of the provincial and federal governments. But that will take time, and in the mean- | time, they must live--they must eat. Pos- gibly some of them, if they cared, could find employment on farms as harvest helpers, but there would even then be enough of them left to create a problem. So, for the present, officially, the unemployed single men are being left to shift for themselves, a condition of affairs which cannot be con- gidered as healthy. The holding of a tag day, if this effort meets with a satisfactory response, and if the funds are wisely ad- ministered, might help to relieve the con- dition in Oshawa, but at the best that is a . makeshift proposition, and the only hope that lies ahead for satisfactory solution is 'that the provincial and federal governments will get their construction camp play into pperation at the earliest possible moment. THE BEAUHARNOIS INQUIRY The refusal of Senator W. L. McDougall to appear before Beauharnois inquiry as a witness, and the determination of the gov- nment to make him appear before some pvestigating body which will have the ight to summon him, make it appear as if e inquiry is amply justified. Already suf- cient has been told of the fabulous profits amassed by exploitation of the water-pow- of the St. Lawrence River, and of the bock manipulations which have character- d the whole Beauharnois scheme, to make imperative that the investigation be parried on to the bitter end, no matter who may be involved. It was felt, for a time, the inquiry by a committee of the ¢ of commons would result in a white- wash of those involved in the statements by Robert Gardiner, leader of the rressives in the house of commons, | precipitated the inquiry. That, how- Wer, now seems impossible, as the evidence roduced so far fully bears out the charges of the opposition leader that certain indi- | fiduals had exploited 'this power develop- mt scheme to fill their own pockets. nator McDougald's position in the mat- not a happy oae, and he has not help- . ud it any by refusing to appear before the * committee. He is already implicated in the pharnois stock deals by the evidence of witnesses, and if he persists in 'his 1 to tell'his side of the story, then he only himself to blame if the people of nada come to the eonclusion-that he has great deal to hide, a great deal that would stand public scrutiny. The main essen- ial now, however, in that the investigation ye made as thorough and effective as it can ly be made, not merely for the purpose finding out what Senator McDougald d in stock manipulations which made tunes for certain individuals overnight, so that, full information may be made ) ¢, on the basis of which parliament act to preserve the rights of the people Canada in connection with the develop- pent of power along the St. Lawrence HY THE GERMAN BATTLESHIPS? One of the conditions imposed by France Germany as precedent to sanctioning a loan wag that Germany should discon- the bulldiag of the Tow famous Foe battleships. France a reason for i his Gandition Her gtataguen have ly with he building of this | e of battleship which, while con-~ to the conditions of the Treaty of s that Germany should have no ships over 10,000 tons, constitutes i ey possibly the most powerful and useful war vessel afloat. And there is a good reason, since battleships are useful only in war, to ask why Germany should be building and building in the hope of creating a fleet of ships which would 'be extremely powerful in warfare. The two essentials of a battleship are speed and power in. guns. There are no other vessels afloat with the speed of the new German battleships that they could not sink because of the excess power the "poc- ket" battleships have in guns. There are no other war vessels afloat with sufficient gun power to sink them that they could not suc- cessfully run away from in a race. Thus, with speed and gun-power concentrated in warships of low tonnage, Germany has ac- hieved something in naval building that constitutes a menace to world peace. It should be remembered that Germany's craving for a place in the sun began with the building of a strong German navy. Un- der present day conditions, with the Treaty of Locaro guaranteed her from invasion or aggression on the part of another power, Germany needs a powerful fleet about as much as Switzerland does. It is small won- der, then, that France is questioning the German motives in building a fleet of these "pocket" battleships, especially at a time when the country is in serious financial straits. And the other nations which are be- ing called upon to assist in restoring Ger- many's financial stability might well stop and ask the questiop," Why is Germany again intent on building up a strong navy ?" EDITORIAL NOTES. The opening of the Rotary Swimming Pool should do away with the necessity of children bathing in Oshawa Creek, which the medical officer of health says is dan- gerous. " Congratulations to E. F. Farrow on being elected to the honorable office of D.D.G.M., of Ontario District of the Masonic Order. S. R. Alger's good fish story was differ- ent, in that he backed it up by producing the fish. Oshawa citizens are being given excellent musical entertainment at the band concerts, which are not appreciated nearly as much as they ought to be. Oshawa, through Miss Ruth Fishleigh, is making another strong bid for fame in the world of sport. She has brought the city into much prominence by entering the finals of the Ladies' Junior Championship of Ontario. The provincial and federal governments have not as yet realized that there is a pressing unemployment problem in many Ontario cities now. Their policy seems to be one of holding back assistance as long as possible, irrespective of what happened to the unemployed. As we understand the financial situation most of the nations wish Germany a happy fiscal new year; while France wishes her- self many happy and immediate returns-- Franklin P. Adams. : Other Editor's Comments POWER FOR THE PEOPLE 3, (Toronto Star) The fictibn that the rates of electricity in Quebec Province under private ownership are more favor- able to the people that those in Ontario under pub- lic ownership is exposed by Mr, Houde, the provin- cial Conservative leader. In a speech at Rimouski a few days ago Mr. Houde declared that "If the pow- er companies continue to charge 8 to 15 cents a kilo- watt hour for electricity, that the province should compete with them until the companies understand that the people are not able to pay high rates." Tor- onto and Ontario had similar high rates until they established the Hydro to give them service at cost, free from the payment of dividends on watered stock, and along with such service the ownership of the plant, The average cost of the power sold to the domestic consumers in the large centres of this pro- vince is about 1% cents per kilowatt hour. BITS OF VERSE THE DARK HILLS Dark hills at evening in the west, | Where sunset hovers like a sound - Of golden horns that sang to rest Old bones of warriors under ground. Far now from all the bannered. ways Where flash the legions of the sun, You fadeas if Where flash the legions of the sun, \ You fade--as it the last of days \ Were fading and all wars were done, ) EDWIN ARLINGTON' ROBINSC BITS OF HUMOR Wife: "John, what is the difference between direct taxation and indirect taxation?" y _ Husband: "Why, the difference-between your ask- ing me for moncy and going through my trousers pockets while I'm asleep." 3 " Employer: "Do yo mind if I 'phone your last em- ployer and verify the references he gave you?" Applican for position of typist: "No; I don't care what you do so long as' you don't ask his wife" A cleric, when conducting a burial service over a person came to "this our beloved--" but he did not now i fe was Jurving a man or a woman, SO urning to one of the mourners, he inquired: - ther or sister?" : inguised:. Bro Neither," was the reply; "only a friend!" Famert "Wha t d'ye mean by shying stones at my Boy: Te bu me" : armer: "How ghany times?" - Boy: "Once ait that enough ?" Farmer: "Only ofice! But you shied at him twice!" Boy; "Yes; onge bit, twice shyl" ~~ : "HAS IT HAPPENED TOYOU ? Time: 5 p.m. Sunday. Place: King- PA ston Road, 15 Sy miles out of To- ronto, coming west. ...about half a mile of cars moving very slowly and more cars joining the procession every minute, Brakes screeching, horns honking, heads thrust out of windows. 1 flashed up to the head of the line....and got him with the goods. 10 miles an hour he was driving, I steered him onto a wide spot off the road and I told him.... plenty!!! Says I, "How do you know there wasn't a doctor in that line going on an emergency call?" "Anyhow, what's the idea of holding up several hundred people just because you want to dawdle along 'till Church time?" Funny thing was he didn't real- ize he was doing wrong. ...they never do. Didn't know he was insulting every other driver on the road. ...thev dor't think of that. But I'll bet he will give others a little consideration hereafter. If he doesn't....well, for his sake, and the sake of all the rest of us, let's be hopeful, ED. McELROY, EDITOR OF THE WAXAHACHIE (TEXAS) DAILY LIGHT, SAYS: '""Out of the great depression of 1930-31 comes no greater discov- ery than that the calibre of the American people has not disin- tegrated since the days of the Revolution and other periods in the history of this great country which so indelibly imprinted stern qualities of character and perseverance in out forefathers. "History will, as usual, siug the praises of only few of the great of this day, but like those of our forefathers, there are mil- lions of men and women in this country who deserve the label of heroes, "Throughout the period of fi- nancial stress which has gripped this nation and others, the Am. erican business man and woman has fought bravely on, though their hearts have been heavily loaded with the burden of disap- pointment. Through it all they have held their heads high, hold- ing firm to the traditions of their government and its Institutions, encouraging one another with their fortitude and hopefulness. Through it all they have kept from their loved ones much of the facts about the struggle they have been making. They have not wished to burden their wor- ries on others. "Through it all they have gone on down the long line, fighting. Never have they given up the bitter struggle. 'Nor will they ever. "No country whose people are made of such stern stuff will ever be overcome by any sort of diffi- culty. Character such as is theirs is the solid rock upon which our country is founded, against which nothing shall prevail. "May we all hail His Majesty, THE HEROIC AMERICAN BUSI- NESS MAN." Dead In The Hay. Ottawa.--When Martin Murphy, Perth, sought shelter at 8 o'clock on Tuesday night in a large barn on a farm owned by the Dempsey fam- ily on the River road, south of Hurdman's Bridge, he discovered the body of a dead man lying in the hay. Dr. J. E. Craig, coroner, was summoned and a search of the man's pockets revealed a pink out- patient card for Ottawa Civic Hos- pital date, June 13, made out to Al- bert Bonsell directing treatment three times a week. MONTREAL Fo Liverpool E < FRE HEE FREE Ran Salil! J0n wand POPE FROM | VANCOUVER and VICTORIA To Honolulu o Trade with the. Orient" by C. H, Tuck, Opt, D. (Copyright, 1038) EYESIGHT, EDUCATION AND EFFICIENCY~--PART 18 The trend of our modern pop- ulation has been to create a more transient and a more moving condition, bearing out very close- ly the following figures. Many of this transient population will cover from 25 to 50 miles after their day's work is done and be on hand for work the next morn- ing. Over Sunday and the week- end, it is quite a common mat- ter for 125 and 150 miles to be covered. Take the conditions sep- arately and they are each a strain on the eyes and the system. The two combined covering about 80 per cent. of the population of our cities. The above conditions are indulged in in a combined way by ahout 10 per cent. and the re- maining ten per cent. follow the wisdom of the old traditions and endeavor to conserve their strength to combat any strain up- on them physically. 5 per cent. old traditions. 5 per cent. modern type, but careful of health and hygiene. 40 per cent. excessive after working hours. 40 per cent. excessive after hours and over week-ends. 10 per cent. combined efforts of the last two creating a con- dition of excessive strain, From the viewpoint of emer- gency wasted, if the above table orly applied to wasted nerve en- ergy and repeated fatigue, by the repeated action continuous fa- tigue and improper rest against the time when work is to be re- sumed, it is a means of creating reflex disorders of the eyes, eye muscles and of organs of the body elcewhere. (To be continued) Bryson--E. R. Williams, of the Royal Life Saving Society, Ottawa, gave two lectures here over the week-end on swimming and life- saving methods, under the auspices of the Bryson Aquatic and Athletic Club. Mr. Williams gave instruction in the various strokes of swimming and also demonstrated modern methods of saving life in the water and of reviving supnpsedly drown- ed persons. EBENEZER NEWS (Mes. B uly 16--After : Ol ) benezer,- J two weeks' of a decided rush the viner from the Canning factoty at Bow- manville, have finished the peas in this neighborhood with a fair aver- e. A great many called at Mr. ecil Worden's where it was locat- ed, to watch it operate. Congratulations to Mr, and Mrs. Cecil Adams on the arrival of a baby girl in their home. r. and Mrs, Rodgers have an- nounced the arrival of a daughter at Bowmanville Hospital. Mr. and Mrs, Willard Stephens, Toronto, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Worden. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Bragg of Shaw's visited with Mr, and Mrs. A. B. Werry on Sunday. Master Gordon Grey, Walker- ville, is spending his hol: ays with his grandfather, Mr. Luther Beck- ett. Mrs. Mary Morrow, Winnipey, is visiting Mrs. L. J. Courtice and other numerous relatives flere about. Mr. Stewart of Toronto, is spend- ing a week's holiday with his daugh- ter, Mrs. W. H. Marshall. Mr. Harry Osborne, Detroit, is spending holidays with his brother, Mr, Chas, Osborne. Little Miss Phylis Montgomery, Toronto, is visiting. with her grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Nic- hols. Mrs. Geo. Pearce is visiting with her daughter, Mrs, Alymer Hezzel- wood, Toronto. Mrs. Ross Pearce entertained a number of her Oshawa friends to a pleasant afternoon tea on Tuesday. To Master Sydney Worden from S.S. No. 4, we extend congratula- tions for passing his entrance ex- amination, A great many from here are at- tending the Canadian Chautaqua being held at Bowmanville. Mr. Jesse Arnott of Maxwell vis- ited with Mr. and Mrs. Blake Oke; Mrs. Arnott with Miss Bernice and Miss Ileen Wright, Providence, and Master Jack Arnott and Glen Brooks, Oshawa, went on to Polly- anna Park for a picnic. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pickell, Glen and lleen spent a pleasant day at Cobourg. Mr. Munroe of Toronto, and daughter, Mrs. Henry have returned home after a pleasant week"s holi- day spent at the home of Mr: and Mrs. Cecil Worden, Mr. Gordon Osborne accompanied by his mother, Mrs. H, F. Osborne, and Miss Lila Osborne, attended the garden party at the home of Mr. A. Niddrie, Manchester, on Friday evening when the Melody Boys of They all report a fine time. On Tuesday night Maple Grove boys' softball team played Courtice team at Muir's, the score being 13 to 9 in favor of the local team. 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