The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

¢ Osha WITH WHICH 13 INCORPORATED THE "A OSHAW A TELEGRAM --_--. a Daily Reformer A VOL. 55--NO. 240 Published at Oshawa, Ont., Canada, Every Day Holidays Except Sundays and Legal OSHAWA, il FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 1927 Yearly Subscription $5.00 Single Copies, ts EE -- A EIGHT PAGES GHAR ES LAID IN THEATRE TRAGEDY WILL DEFEND SETTLEMENT AT CANTON , British and "Foreign Officials Guard Against Threatened Attack DESPATCHES ALTERED Soviet Political Leader Says | Nationalists Will Relieve All Oppressed People (Cable Service to The Reformer by Canadian Press) Canton, Jan. 14.--Dritish and | foreign authorities last night start- ed preparing elaborate defences for the Shameen foreign settlement, fearing a foreign attack. The Na- tionalists were closing many unau- thorized unions and instituting arbi- trary regulations for strike settle- ments. Shanghai, January 14.--A wireless message from Haakow today assert- ed news despatches, were being al- tered to "convey a totally wrong impression." It was added that the situation was quiet. Hankow, Jan. 14.--Kuomintang, or the Nationalist party backing the Cantonese in their fight to put China under unified control, was set forth by J. Borodin, Soviet political adviser to the Nationalists, as the power which "will eventually re- lieve all the oppressed peoples of the earth." He made the statement in addressing a mass meeting last night and warned the throng against the possibility of a counter revolution against the Nationalists. CANADIAN LEGION INSTALL OFFICER Mr. Dan Douglas is Again President--Comrade Graves Officiates At the representative meeting of the Canadian Legion B.ES.L., Oshawa held last night in the Legion Hall, the following officers for the year were in stalled by Padre Com. J. Graves: President--Dan. Douglass. 1st Vice President---Geo, Parker. 2nd Viee-President--R. Armitage. Seccretary--H. |. Carey. Treasurer--H. Kelly. Fxecutive--H. Gay, H. McLean, W. Jenkins, T. oway. Comrade Graves gave some advice to the incoming officers, which if acted upon, cannot help but keep the local organization on a sound basis The spirit of interest shown last even ing if carried through the year, wii make it, as the Padre stated, a ban ner year. The branch start the year with a balance, and a resolve to give the Legion its proper position in vet- cran affairs locally. The branch aud local veterans were invited to meet on Saturday cvening, Jan. 15th, the offi- cers and members of Lambton Branch Canadian Legion who are paying a fraternal visit here. Detter exponents of the fraternal spirit it would be hard to find than Lambton Post, and it is hoped that a really fine crowd will be here to welcome them. The local branch is ready to welcome new meni- bers and the fees are set for member- ship so thae ton great ou drain will not be placed upon anyonc. Next Thurs- day evening the new officers entertain McIntyre, F. Lee, H. Holl sound | of Will Consider Need for Ex] pansion and Extension of Work -- Much Work Ac- complished During Past Year -- Reports Decidedly Encouraging 73 CHILDREN AT LAKE COTTAGE 3,500 Babies Attend Clinics During Year, While 37 Families Were Given Reliet and 29 Pneumonia Jackets Distributed Oshawa's devoted Red Cross workers and executive heard reports of an en- couragin nature at their annual mcet ing yesterday. in the office of 'the City "reasurer, and then heard from T. W G. McKay, Medical Health Officer of Oshawa of the needs of expansion anel extension of work and made up their minds to give Dr. McKay's suggestion serious consideration. Mr. W. E. N. Sinclair, K.C,, M.P.R,, the president of the local Society, oc cupied the chair with other officials, Mrs. E. J. Bale Executive sccretary, Mrs. F. W. Cowan convenor of the executive and Mrs. N. Hezzlewood the treasurer all present, together with a number of ladies and gentlemen. The extension of service contem- plated by Dr. McKay is in the direc- tion of an addition to the nursing staff of the Board of Health, and a scheme was broached by the Doctor whereby most of this nurse's pay would com: from patients who 'would be of the class who cannot afford full time hospitalization, but require the services a nurse, perhaps, for one hour a day and ARE pay for it. Major Hodgins and Mr. T. H. Ever- son, along with President Sinclair, all spoke in favor of the proposal of Dr McKay; however on the suggestion of Mrs. Cowan, who also thought it well within the powers of the Red Cross to inaugurate this extension 'of service just as they had originally the nurs- ing service here, the matter will be left for the ladies' executive to work out. Mrs. Cowan's Address. One of the principal interesting fea- tures of the meeting was the very de- tailed report of Mrs. Cowan, the full text of whose address follows: "Throughout the year, formerly, peace-time activities have been pro moted by the Oshawa Red Cross Soc- iety. "Assistance to the Health ment has been given in former years, in providing supplies in emer- gency cases. Bed linen, baby's layettes, and Pneumonia Jackets are always kept on hand and replenished from time to time. Having no Isolation Hos- pital, the linen supply found very necessary in cases of contagion and quarantine, "In order to help the growing boys and. girls at school who are under- (Continued, on' page 2) THREE JUVENILES APPEAR IN COURT Make a Clean Breast of Their Crimes and Get Suspended Sentence as Depart- as is Three other juveniles have made a clean breast of their crimes and have been given suspended sentence. Though the oldest is but fifteen years of age, and the youngest, thir- the membership and surprises are in store for those who will make it their business to attend. Look for Comrade Johnny Graves article in the local pa- per and it should start every local veteran thinking and acting. ANNUAL MEETING ON MONDAY SOUTH ONT. AGRIC. SOCIETY Election of officers and some very interesting reports are to be the feature of interest at the an- nual meeting of the South Ontario Agricultural Society which will be- gin promptly at two o'clock on Monday next in the City Hall here. Mr. Innis Grant who has been President for two years it is un- derstood is retiring. In that event it is likely that Major Robert Smith of Columbus * will be the next President. Mr. Charles Davis is Sec- retary. Last year found the society very prosperous and this will be indicated in the reports. SMALLPOX PREVALENT Port Hope, Jan. 14.--Smallpox is reported to be prevalent in the district surrounding Fleetwood, a small village in Durham County, north of Bethany. Several cases are said to be under quarantine and the village 'school has been closed. teen years, they have been before the court on the serious charge of shopbreaking. Penitent and crest fallen the trio listened to a timely lecture from Magistrate A. F. Hind yesterday afternoon, when they | pleaded guilty to charges of having the Oshawa Wholesale warehouse, 41 Ritson road north on January 2, thus making rather a lame start in 1927. The lads had taken about #10 or $15 worth of cigarettes and candy, and though none of the stolen goods was recov- ered, Chief Friend received some $10 in money as restitution. Each Saturday the boys will report to In- spector H, W. Elliott of the Child- ens Aid Society, until such time as the inspector asks that they be re- lieved from this duty. A. F. Annis appeared for the lads, and: Crown Attorney J. I". Grierson represented the crown. entered DETROIT 3, BRUINS 2 Windsor, Jan. 14--The Detroit Cou- gars took a threc-goal lead in the first period of a ional. League hockey game last night and then fell back on the - defensive to beat. the Boston Bruins, 3 to 2. Shore of Boston was given a major penalty for striking Foyston and a $25 fine for using abusive language to the referee, Lou Marsh. RED CROSS HAD ACTIVE YEAR, REPORTS REVEAL AT ANNUAL MEETING Day." fof TIME EXPIRES TODAY FOR OLD LICENSES MOTORISTS REMINDED during which will be This is the fast Tay owners of motor vehicles cused, if officers notice them driving their machines without the 1927 mar- kers or licenses. Licenses have been on sale throughout the province since before Christmas, the carly issue hav- ing been granted for the convenience o {those who intended giving motor cars as Christmas gifts. The law was not rigidly enforced on January 1, but fourteen days grace were allowed in which it would not be contrary to law to drive without the new plates, This is the last day for the old markers and | so far as license plates. go, Saturday January 15 will be their "New Year's €X- TWO BABIES EFT ALONE DIE IN FIRE One Aged 21 Months and One Three Weeks Were Unprotected MOTHER NEXT DOOR Overheated Stove Ignited Building Paper--An Investigation (By Canadian Press) Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., Jan. Two infant children of Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Laflur, were burned to death at Puckasaw, 140 miles from here, several days ago, according to word reaching the Spanish River Pulp aad Paper Company here to- day. Laflur, who came from Que- bee, is an employee of the company. The children, one 21 months old | ¢ and the-other only three weeks old, were alone in their home, a frame house . lined with building paper, their mother being at the house of a relative a short distance away, when the fire broke out. It is believed an overheated stove set fire to the building paper. The bodies were recovered and | the matter has been reported to the authorities here. MEXICO T0 DEPORT INSURGENT PRIESTS Some Leading Rebels Have Been Arrested -- Four Sent Abroad Associated Press) Jan. 14, --Pursuant to its belief that priests are inciting Roman Catholics to rebellion, the Government has decided to deport all priests captured heading rebels. The War Depagtment is instruct- ing all military commanders to send the arrested priests to the capital, whence they will be sent abroad. It is reported that several priests, cap- tured ia the states of Jalisco and Coahuila are enroute to Mexico City. [Four priests were placed aboard a steamer bound for New Orleans yes- terday. wa 14. -- Mexico City, DR. P. E. DOOLITTLE T0 LECTURE HERE Under Auspices Home and School Council--Is Lover of Canadian Beauty Dr. Perry Doolittle, well known throughout Canada is a great lover of Canadian beauty and Canadian nature. He believes that Canadians lack a knowledge of their own country. He has made a coast to coast tour with his camera, faking pictures of all the important, beautiful and historic scenes interest. He has" presented the Government with a set of these slides: hoping that they may be used as an educational feature. Slides may be bought by an organization in any com- munity where there the desire to perpetuate the memory of Canadian scenery. He is giving this exhibit on Monday absolutely without any re- muneration for himself. The proceeds to be given to the work of the Home and School Clubs. 1S of the Ontario Legislature er ing being gressive member for Victoria North, explains either | eral-Progressive group in the House. "aid, VOROSHILOFF HAS JOINED WAR CRIERS Says the Whole Population Must Be Militarized at Once THINKS WAR POSSIBLE Asserts Surrounding Coun- tries Backed By England, Pre- paring to Attack Them (Cable Service To "The Reformer By Canadian Press) Moscow, Jan. 14 off, successor to Leon of the red army, has joined th of the "war criers" in Soviet, Echoing gloomy forebodings of Nikolai Jucharme, ofthe communist executive, Voroshilott said today that Soviet, Russia must prepare vigorously for i poss sible war. : All countries surrounding us, backer by England, are energetic ally prepar ing to attack us," he said. "We must militarize our whole popu- | lation, especially the working classes, and we must conduct an active cam pewspapers to prepare | Ciemeny Voroshil Trotsky as head ¢ chorus Russia. paign in our our people for struggle. | i | | SINCOE MEMBER 10 BACK SINCLAIR J. H. Mitchell Announces He Will Sit Behind Liberal | Leader in House (By Canadian Press) sa Toronto, Jan. 14.--J. HH. Mit- chell, Liberal-Progres ive member for Sim- | South-West, has decided to fol- E. N. Sinclair, Liberal Lead- | in the House, because he has al- ways been a Liberal, Mr. Mitchell said in a interview over long dist- ance telephone today. He added that | he was in Toronto a few days ago. but not for the purpose of attend- the Progressive caucus then held. William coe low W. Newman, Liberal-Pro- behind that he the Leg- his decision to sit by a statement was told by the Clerk of islature that he must sit behind one leader or the other. He wanted to remain a member of Lib- Mr. Sinclair ABOUT INCOME TAX Ontario Municipal Assoc'n Makes Suggestions to Aid Adminjstratjon (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Jan. 14.--Representa- tives of the Ontario Municipal As- sociation presented a series of reso- lutions to the Ontario Cabinet this morning suggesting amendments to municipal legislation which, it was claimed, would aid considerably in administration. The deputation requested further appointment with the Cabinet to dis- cuss the proposal to increase the ex- emptions under the municipal in- come tax law. Premier Ferguson granted the request and it was agreed that Assessment Commiss- joner Forman of Toronto arrange the meeting. PROMINENT ACTRESSES MAY BE CALLED IN THE CHAPLIN CASE (By Associated Press) Los Angeles, Jan. 14--The lity that they may % drawn into the Charles Chaplin divorce case, hung over the heads of five prominent mo- tion picture actresses today. Jt is sta ter that Mrs. Chaplin is preparing to furnish the names of five women whom she referred to in her divgree petition as "publicly and privately" associated with Chaplin. Thus far, the names have not come out, but they will be produced, it if they are demanded cither Court or by Chaplin's counsel. possibi- 18 by WEATHER northwest winds, partly fair with snow- flurries today and Saturday becoming much colder, Fresh to strong with City and comfortable as one seems to desire to expend the civie South mumps THREE HELD CRIMINALLY RESPONSIBLE NOW FACE MANSLAUGHTER CHARGES Owner, Ticket Taker and House Manager to Be Tried for Causing Death of 78 Children in Laurier Palace Theatre, Montreal, Last Sunday -- Owner Out on $5,000 and Other Two on $3,000 Each -- Date of Trial is Set for January 21 (By Canadian Press) Montreal, Jan. 14. -- Ameen Lawand, proprietor of the Laurier Palace Theatre; Camille Bazzy, ticket taker, and Michael Arie, house manager, were arraigned on a charge of manslaughter in police court here today, in connection with the fire and panic in their es- tablishment last Sunday, which resulted in the death of 78 children. A coroner's jury held them criminally responsible for the tragedy yesterday. The preliminary inquiry was set for January 21, and bail was allowed at $5.000 for Lawand and $3,000 each for the other two. They were released at noon and will appear before the com- missioner's inquiry which will be resumed this afternoon. PLANNING Alderman Marks and Mem- bers of Committee Discussing Matter SKETCH PLANS SOON | | No One is Inclined to Spend | Money Lavishly on Alterations Plans are already taking shape with respect to the proposed re- novation of the City Hall. 3 Ald. E. Marks chairman of the Property Committee and the mem- bers of the committee together Engineer Smith have been informally discussing the matter a meeting is to be arranged very soon when sketch plans will be submitted as basis for a formal conference, Opinion seems to favor something and dignified so long it does not cost too much, No public cash lavishly on the old Hall, because in the back of everyone's mind 'seems the hope that a brand new City Hall probably on the property on Simcoe 'Street will arise within a very few least, In the meantime no that to spend a mod- years at one will say erate sum on fixing up the present T0 SEE CABINET ~~: exactly ouncil chamber and court room is wasting money. A sketch in the office of the City Engineer calls for permanent desks not only for the Mayor or Mag- istrate or County Judge, and for clerks, but for Aldermen, fifteen of these, which ae to be used by barristers while court .is in pro- gress. Desks for city officials and for the Press are also anticipated in the plan. There may be an extra room or two built near the entrance from police headquarters below. Anyhow the property committee will work it out. And before very long officials say there will be something to show for all their trouble. ROYAL BABY WILL REMAIN IN LONDON of €8- Jan. 12--Prevalence Sandringham, country King and Queen of Eng- iand, will prevent the villagers from kaving the baby princess, Elizabeth, a possible fuutre queen, as their royal quest. I.ondon, at tate of the DEATH OF ELSIE WATSON A funeral service will be held Saturday, January 15, at ten o'clock for the late Elsie Winfield Watson, third daughter of Mr. Ernest Wat- son, 214 Bond street east. Deceased who was aged sixteen years, died last night at the family residence. Following the service at the home, the cortege will proceed to Dixon Hill church where a service will be held after which interment will be made at Dixon Hill Cemetery. WINFIELD ECTOR OF BUILDINGS City Engincer Smith in speaking to The Reformer today with respect to the very satisfactory of affairs found at local theatres said that it was as Inspector of Buildings for Oshawa, his duty being plainly laid down in the by-law and because of his duty to the 'public in this connection that he made the examination of theatres. He said this paper used the term "safety officer" since there no such offi other On- taro City OWS, IN incorrectly is ial here or in any he ka so far as , July PRINCESS DANCES WITH COSTERMONGER AT TRADERS' CARNIVAL (Cable Service To The Reformer By Canadian Press) London, Jan. 14.--The danc- ing of 'Princess Marie Louise, cousin of King George, with a Costermonger featured the car- nival for the benefit of the Street Traders' Association here last night. The Princess was the guest of honor and she invited Don Marriatt, "the pear- ly King of Finsbury" to accom- pany here in the Lancers. Mar- riatt, whose suit glittered with thousands of pearl buttons, shared her hand throughout and beamed proudly when the Princess complimented him on his dancing. STOCK MARKETS (Supplied by Stobie. Forlone & Co.) NEW YORK 8 P., M, FC) High Low Close 107 106% 106% 53 53% 474% 473g 107% 108% 149% 149% 47% 147 401% 41% 173 173% 841% 85% 150% 151% 44 44 51% 52% 46 46 4014 40%; 475% 47% 66 66 3% 29 22% 567% 53% 102% 59 5 219% Stock Amer, Amer. Amer. Balt. Loco. S. Raz. Can. a & Ohio 108 1% Bald. Loco. 1501 Beth. Steel 17¥4 Chrysler 41% Dupont 175 Great North. 85% Gen. Motors 152 Gold Dust Hudson Int, Comb. Int. Nickel Loews Incorp. Nash Overland Phillips Pete, Studebaker St. Lou. Sax. 103% U.S. Rubber 60 Cast. 1. Pipe 221 U.S. Steel .... 158 Wabash 4314 Woolworth 177% Yellow Cab ... 27% 571% 53% 1031 60 220 157% 14314 177% 25% TORONTO (Noon Closing Jud 87 Stocks Abitibi Paper Bell Telephone B.A. Oil B.C. Fish Can. Steamship Can. Ind. Alcohol .. City Dairy ... Gooderham & Worts Massey Harris Imperifl Oil International Twin City Wipe. Elec. R24 Pete Argonaut Amulet ve lee Castle Trethewey Capitol Duprat Dome Hi Keeley Silver Hollinger Kirkland Lake . Lake Shore Laval Matassa McIntyre Ming. Corpn. Nipissing ... Noranda Premier Teck Hughes Tough Oakes Vipond Wright Hargraves Mining sales to noon, CHICAGO GRAIN Open High Low Wheat May '1393% July 1303 Corn May July Oats May 138% 129% 13914 130% S114 84 813; 847% 48 7% 17% FIRST ORDER IS RECEIVED FROM INDIA Williams Piano Company Es- tablish Connection With New Field EXPECT RECORD YEAR Discusses the Suggestion of Piano Classes in Schools Oshawa products encircle the world. The Williams Piano Company found in the mail this morning an order from Calcutta, India, and jus- tifiable pride glowed in the eyes of Mr. D. B. Carlyle, Vice President and General Manager of the concern as ,he announced it to The Reformer. "It's our first business with In- dia," he said. A month ago he an- nounced receipt of orders from New Zealand and South America and from Ireland as more or less a regu- lar affair but this order seemed to please him mightily. "Our business last year was twen- ty percent over the year previous," he continued, "and with the way business has opened this year we are justified in estimating that this year will exceed previous records. We have taken on some men to help get out the orders." Mr. Carlyle discussed briefly the firm's suggestion to be made to the Board of Education that piano clas- ses be commenced after school hours in local schools, at no cost to the public. He said the plan had been tried ' elsewhere, notably Toronto, with enormous success and he hoped it could be equally successful here. Both boys and girls it has been found are keen to have this in- { struetion when given under the group system, especially the boys, Mr. Carlyle subscribes to the idea that investment in music represents an asset to the individual, to the family, to.the community. Music properly presented to children he maintains, is one of the most fascin- ating and enjoyable forms of self- eatertainment; - it 'makes pleasure of leisure." And when children make music themselves it is doubly valuable since it became a means of self expression. At all events a sincere effort is to be made to bring within the reach of almost every child in Oshawa who desires it, or to pareats who desire it for their offspring, the chance at comparative- ly low cost, to begin the study of the piano and of music. sah FERGUSON'S PARDONS REACH TOTAL OF 38,241 Austin, Texas, Jan. 13.--Thirty- one full pardons were added today to Governor Miriam A. Ferguson's record-smashing list of clemency acts. With only five days of her two-year term remaining, the wom- an Executive's clemency total had reached 3,241. One life sentence was commuted to four years, in ad- dition to today's pardons. GMA Coming E ve nts RATES 8 Cents per word each inser- tion. Minimum charge for each insertion, 35c. JO00000000000000000000000 "THIBET, THE ROOF OF THE World," Simcoe St. Church, Travel- oguc by Dr. Dougall, lavishly: illus- trated by colored slides. Silver col- lection, (240-a) ROYAL SCARLET CHAPTER meets Friday night at 8 o'clock. Election and installation of offi- cers, H. M. Bateman, Scribe. (239b) DR. PERRY DOOLITTLE WILL give an illustrated lecture on "Canada from Coast to Coast," in Centre Street School Assembly Hall on Monday, January 17, at eight o'clock. Under auspices of Home and School Council. Silver' collection. (239¢) THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE Hospital Auxiliary will be held at the Nurses' Residence, Monday af- ternoon, January 17, at 3.30. (240b) CANADIAN ORDER OF FOREST- ers. will hold their installation of Officers on Monday, January 17, at 8 o'clock. All meetings will be held on the first and third Monday in each month ia the Sons of England Hall. (240b) SKATNG, WHITBY ARENA, EV- ery Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Band in attend- ance. Admission 26e. W. E. Pur- dy, Prop. (236-8-40-1) "BREACH OF PROMISE CASE" Anglican Young Men's Club Mivir} Annual Minstrel Show. It's scream. (2102)