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5 The Oshawa Dally Reformer = The Oshawa Daily Times "All the News While It 1s News" EE Rm VOL. 1--N 1--NO. 124 Ig Say ot SRE OSHAWA, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1927 10 Cents a Week; 2 Cents a Copy. Second Seeker Pogo. a 14 'Oshawa Collegiate in Throes of a Real Election STRONG CHARACTER EVIDENCE GIVEN FOR H, W. ELLIOTT Several Witnesses Called Ex- press Confidence in Accused NO CORROBORATION First of Thirteen Charges Against C, A, Inspector Disposed of (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, Nov. 24.--Basing his judgment upon the fact that there was nothing of a eorrohorative na- ture as required hy law in this par- ticular instance, in the evidence. His Honor Judge Ruddy yesteyday dismissed the first of thirteen charges of a serious nature against H. W. Elliott, former superintend- ent of the Children's Aid Society, of Ontario County. The hearing of the other twelve cases is taking place today, In summing up the evidence, His Honor stressed the fact that the charges are of a most serious na- ture and require positive proof, nw- ing to the fact that the crime carries a sentence of life imprisonment as the maximum penalty, This also makes It necessary, His Honor as. perted, for the court to consider the evidence very carefully in order to vefrain from giving an eroneous de- cision. The case is one that {8 hard 10 prove and in order to find the accused guilty a very clear case is necessary. His Honor dealt with the evidence given hy witness "A," a youth of eighteen years. He said that ac- cording to the testimony, the lad admitted he had -heen leading a had life, had heen in trouble on various occasions and had heen im- moral in his habits. Then His Honor touched npon the evidence given by a former guardian of the youth. Oval Shaw, who in the judge's opinion, was an independ- ent witness, in which it was shown that the lad is of an untruthful na- ture and cannot he relied upon. Referring to the evidence given (CoRtinued on page 9) MRS, GALLOP'S NEXT TRIAL ON DE, 12 Appears in Court for Hearing on 43rd Dirth- day Quebee, Nov. 23.--Mrs. Gallop, awaiting trial for the fourth time on the charge of murdering her hus- band in 1925 by use of strychnine, celebrated her 43rd birthday Tues- day by hearing that the date of her newest trial has been set back to December 12 next. Jt was the third successive birth- day that she had spent behind the bars and when she appeared jn court Monday morning for the open- ing of the extra term of the Court of King's Bench, appeared to be far less cheerful than formerly, her face becoming lined. A second charge has heen laid egainst Dr. Michel Brunet, recently found guilty of manslaughter, it was announced by the Crown. This charge is of using instruments to performr an illegal operation, Hut the trial has been delayed om this acensation until next April in view of the facet that Dr. Brumet's con- viction and sentence are being taken 10 the Court of Appeal. If the ap- peal fails, the second charge way not be pressed. PROGRESSIVE PARTY NOT ENTERING FIGHT IN MAPLE CREEK Regina, Noy. 23.--Prozressives of Maple Creek Provineial constitu- ency will not oppose Mr. Spence. Liberal nominee. in the by-election on Dec. 1. This decision was reach- ed at a meeting of Progressives which lasted uatil nearly 2 o'clock this morning. The majority of the delegates maintained that the pres- ent time was inopportune to hrinz on an election. A statement as 10 the reasons for not placing a candidate in the field will be issued at a later date by the Provincial executive. SHOW AT WALKERTON Walkenton, Nor. 23--The Seventh | Annual Poultry Pet Stock Show of the Walkerton Poultry Association | opened here today with a vecord number of entries. There are six classé in competition, and theve ave over 400 entries of poultry. En- Osrawa. Officials of High Standing in] the Order, and Representa- tives of Many Outside Lodges Present at Banquet Held in Masonic Hall--Fine Toast List (By Staff Reporter) Whithy, Nov. 24.--The fiftieth an- niversary of the founding of Sussex Lodge No. 6 of the Sons of England Benelit Society was celehrated in 'itting style last night with a han- quet in the Masonic dining hall, Over one hundred and fifty per- sn" 8, members of Sussex Lodge and nf fhe closely related Danghters and Malds of England, visiting officials nf the order, and members of the clerical, medical, legal, educational and journglistic professions sat down to tables groaning with good thins, After all appetites were grated with dainties, a splendid programme was presented along with a lengthy toper list. The president' of the Lodge, John Adams, in his address. ontlined the pistory of the local fraternity, which was organized in 1877, hv twelve men, some of whom are still living, Mr. EB. R. Blow who is » member at the present time joined the lodge in the next year, and has a record of 19 vears in Sussex Lodge, Inspector for the Children's Aid Society. Mr. Alger reviewed the *ornding of the parent society in Toronto in December 1874, hy eight Enelishmen, the last three of whom died last year. Supreme Secretary, Pro. David J. Proctor in responding to the toast mentioned the coincidence that on the night that Sussex Lodge in Whit- hy was celebrating her fiftieth anni- versary, the new lod"e. "Confedera- tion". was being instituted in Van- conver. Supreme Chaplain, answering the inast, streseed the fact that the future members of the Son: of England Societies must come mainly from the vounger generation, since the stream of immigration from Enelapd shows sins of drying up. "In closing," said the speaker, "let me express the hane that the ood work done by ths lodge mav continue and that the lode mav increase its influence and vrine into its ranks the type of Englishman we need to build up our great Dominion." Pro. J. W. Hallett, in proposing the toast, "Town and County", re- marked unon the enviable record of the lodge. in that seven of its mem- After a song by Mr. Frank Thread- gold, hte toast "Our Society" was sroposed by Bro. 0. M. Alger, of ters have at various times held the mavor"s chair, for a period of twen- ty-one years. The toast was replied to by His Wo ship the Mayor. Bro. J. W. Bate- man, and the Warden Mr. A. W. lackson who congratulated the j.odze on the impress it has left on the affairs of Ontario County in particular and Canada in general. The toast, "The Learned Profes- «ions", was very wittily proposed by Dr. G. L. McDougall and responded to by His Honour judge Thompson who stated that he wished to repudi- ate amy connection with the cele- brated Thompson of Chicago, who wishes to eliminate everything Eng- lish from the School books. His Honour Judge Ruddy who was also on the program to reply to the Canon Rain "Our Society" toast to the Learned Professions sent his regrets at his inability ww he mresent. The "Sister Societies" was pro- nosed by Bro. Johan Noble and re- hanked Sussex Lodge on hehalf of wlied to by Mrs. A. Stanlick. who 'he ND. and M. 0. E. for the invitation to attend the anmiversary. Rev. Johm Lindsay and Mr. R. A. Wniehison also replied to the toast, the "Sister Societies" acknowledging WIFE ARRESTED ON CHARGE Simcoe, Ont., Noy. 23--As a re- sult of an investigation by Edward L. Jordan, of the. Fire Marshal's De- | partment, Mrs. Elizabeth Norman, of Port Rowan, was brought to Simcoe | this afternoon and lodged in the | county jail on a warrant charging | her with setting five to a house be- to her husband in that wil- The case. which has avonsed oon- siderable intevest, is set dowa for J hearing next Tuesday afternoon. Whitby W. C, Reinke, Representative, Phones 434 and 342 NOTIOR TO WHITHY SURSCRINERS Any Whithy subscriber wha is now getting The Times hy mail may have same delivered by carrier boy at the delivery rate of 10¢ a week If they will notify the Whithy vepresentative, Mr. W. (, wefnke, or the office of publication at Oshawa, 15th Anniversary Sussex Lodge, Whitby, Observed oe great part played in knitting the honsd of Empire hy the Sons of wnglund Soclety, "The Press" was very ahly pro- posed hy A. (1. Browning, K.C., and esponded to hy Mr. (1. M. Good ellow. The toast to "The Ladies, was proposed by Bro. John Drinkrow, and replied to hy John Blow, The rathering was dispersed hy the singing of the National Anthem. COMPLETE CURE OF DIABETES LIKELY Italian Professor Explains Experiments to Vienna Biological Society Vienna, Noy. 20. of diabetes is highly probable through enervation of the adrenal, or kidney annex gland by an opera tion, in the opinion of Professor Ciminata, Italian physiologist. Professor Ciminata expressed his opinion hefore the Vienna Biological 3ociety. He said his experiments on dogs had produced favorable evi- dence. Removal of the secondary kidney prevents the secretion of adrenalin. he said, which is one of the most powerful astringents known, Complete eure WOULD LIFT SIT CRTAX ON LU. 8. SECURITIES Washington, D.C., Nov. 23 --Ex- emption of federal securities from the surtax will be recommended to by removing all federal secnrities from the taxation field. He believes the lifting of the surtax would put federal securities more on a par with state and municipal offerings which are free from the surtax and under present conditions a more at- tractive investment. WADENS INVESTIGATE REPORTS OF SNARING MOOSE IN NORTH Port Arthur, Ont.. Nov. 23--Game officials are investigating reports that moose are being snared. They have been informed that in: two such cases animals have been found strangled and frozen. gram for Regular Meetings Ald. Stirling oder Joins Ald. Macdonald in protesting against Ald. mittee sessions of the City Council. "I wish to protest," "against Ald. Swanson's statement the electors, ment at the insinnation. there is generally fire. to 20 on. fact that, year is not wp to standard. "I feel in getting the type of aldermen pre adopt a form of civie that ment of a City Manager. offered that position." Congress by Secretary Mellon, there- | has mot accused any alderman di- rectly, but as one alderman sensible of the honor conferred upon me by I wish to give public | expression of my personal reseat- "However. where there is smoke That in- spires me lo ask why does not Ald. Swanson carry his campaign just a step further and give citizens more Especially in yiew of the in Ald. Swanson's opinion, the calibre of Council members this inclined to suggest that since there is such great difficulty ferved by Ald. Swanson, we should {of compulsory ASSAULT CHARGES AGAINST STUDENTS (aff of Guelph O, A. C, De- nounce Hazing--12 Served With Summons Twelph, Nov. 23 - Some of the indienation with which this eity Is still sizzling as a result of stu- dents treating one of their fellows "like a pig" in Monday's night's haz- ing found expression this evening in the serving of summonses on 12 of the alleged ringleaders in the ont rage. The summanses were served at the eollage residencos hy Provincial Con- stable H. (i. Walker. The charee agninet those summoned is astanlt, and thev will anpear 'n the Paline Court e'ther at the end of this week ar on Mondav ('onstable Walker refused tonight 'a Myplee the names of those stu- fente for whom BUM™MAONSEs Wers qn (Trav Attnrney Kearns stated that he did not have a list of the names. Nefthar did Magi«trate Wart, who added that he eonld pot take these matters wr pama hafore him in eonrt, Pragident Pronounces Senteroe The serving of the summonses howevar, only one of the after- maha of Monday night's hneolie fr- rminttan. This marnine in the As- amblvy Hall of the eollege, Presi- Ravnnlds, in no uncertain terme tnld the first-vear students vhat he thought of thejr condnet, Te furher exnlained to them thot "ar the rest of the term thev would ha eonfined to residence after sup- nar. aveant for pene nieht a week. Tt ie indicative of the seriousness with neonizance of y until wpe Yap hieh the Faenlty eonsiders the haz- tne incident that this is the first two in wears shat residence. rules have hroneht down nn the students of the Ontario Agricultural College. SON OF DRY LEADER STOPPED AT BORDER FIND LIQUOR IN CAR Detroit, Mich. Nov. 22--When a Juxurions sedan rolled off a Wind- sor ferry boat at the foot of Wood- Avenue late tonight, Cusoms officer detected the i | ward an alert neck of a hottle protruding from the pocket | of one of three younz collegians in the car. Further search revealed eleven bottles in all of Canadian | liquor. The driver of the car gave his name as Howard Kresge, 21, a son of 8. S. Kresge, 5 and 10 cent store millionaire, and unrelenting foe of the demon rum. The names of his companions were not taken. The usual tariff of $5 a bottle was im- posed, the liquor was confiscated, and none of the trio being possess- ed of the necessary $55 the auto was ordered held until tomorrow, when young Mr. Kresge thinks he may be able to pick up $55 some- where. Resets Criticism Laundind By Ald. Swanson Against City Council's Secret Meetings Alderman R. Stirling Refutes| HEAD OF PRUDENTIAL TRUST Statement That He is Mem- ber of Any Clique Holdinz Post-Council Sessions fto|very strong." Mr. IS CENSURED F ROM BENCH Montreal, Noy. 23.-- "The evi- dence againsy Mr. Brown (President of the Prudential Trust Company) is Justice Phillippe Demers declared from the bench yes- Prepare Cut-and-Dried Fro- terday during argument on injune- tion proceedings instituted by a | £Roup of Quebec and Montreal share |'holders of the company, in an effort [10 prevent the directors issuing a {call of 10 per cent. on subscribed Swanson's strictures on secret cow- | and unpaid shares of the company's | stock, "Mr. Brown's action in get- he states, | ting some one to buy out the share- holders for him," his Lordship con- that I am member of any cligue in | tinued, "fs, in my opinion, a breach aldermanic ciccles who holds post- [Of trust. He is, council sessions Lo gorepare a cut- however, not that count." im- peached on dried- POET, for Commeil After hearing argument his Lord- aa-grisg a am ship continued the interim injune- 1 am aware that Ald. Swanson | tion until Monday afternoon next week and took the petition. for om interlecutory injunction en deli- bere. REPRESENT OTTAWA Ottawa, Nov. 23.--Hon. J. A. Robb. Minister of Finance: Hon. James Malcolm, Minister. of Trade and Commerce and Hon. J. C. El- liott, Minister of Public Works, will represent the Dominion Govern- ment at the funeral of the late Sen- ator A. B. McCoig., Funeral services will take place at Chatham, Ont. tomorrow afternoon. NO NVAOUINATION AT QUEEN'S 1 Kingston, Noy. 23.--The questiaz vaccination of stud- governugmt [ents at Queen's University has not would center on the appoint- 1 would | authorities of the university suggest that Ald. Swanson, in the | desnite reports that such a policy is exent of the plan being adopted, be been discussed, it was Jdearned from today, '0 be caried out in the next [a the University of Toronto. | | There | by Principal i will Election 0 f Students' Executive to Be Along Strictly Federal Lines Excitement Kuns High EI ENTERED LIONS' CAGE Among Studenis Pall Opened Today and a 100 Per Cent. Vote is Antici- pat 4 -- Auditosium Pre- sents Political Setting With Banners and Eleciion Cards on All Sides -- "Hesitates" and "Precinitatcs" Rival Factions Peattament pe'gna at the Collesi ate Institute where, for the first tme in its hictory, an election striet ly modelled on the Federal system is being he'd for the naming of members for a students' executive The polls open today and a 100 per cent vole is anticipated under a svetam of universal franchise. The auditorium is hung with hanners and election placards, and at four pm., Thursday the returns will begin to come in and will he shown on a sereen of the auditorium stage from the school's projection machine, There are two parties, namely the "Hesitates" and the "Precipitates." The latter have adopted as their slogan "We are not afraid to be- gin!' This challenge on red elec- tion folders deries the Conservative "Hesitates" who declare "We make haste slowly." However the "Hesitates' nre £0 slow as their motto indicates Ther have enlisted the services of a school hody known as the Bear- cats' In less refined eircles onel could asily call thenr "Tammany | Hall Tig They, whatever tnei name, are nothing suspected of hesitating at and agitation 8 centering in charges of open corruption and goodness knows how much eorot | veniality. However, the students are learn ing how an election are four a full list of cers, poll tineers. is carried ont polling hooths with deputy returning ofh clerks, police, and That's the idea back of the student election, as pointed out O'Neill. It SCT. makes for hetter because of more interested citizenship Tne students have platforms in the humorous and the really worth | while are welll mineled. The "Precipitates" are for the. establishment of a course; and this plank, if benefit the city at large if it can be effected. Steps are being taken in that direction independent ly of the election. The 'Precipitates' have lowing slate of candidates: Anderson, for president: Heddon, for vice-president; Molly Sinclair, for secretary; Ed. Burns, for treasurer; Stew Carver, for Mar- shal; and Flora - McRoberts, for working endo sed, the fol- Margaret Kenneth | Proctor. Their school platform is magazine; revival of ths le ture courses: installaticn of elevators for the weary; uniformr dress for all col- legiate girls; and the forming of a lost and found department The *"Hesitates" candidates are Hugh Gileherist for president: Er uie Marks for vice-president; Daisy Callaghan for secrotary; Clifford Carter for treasurer; Jack Henry for marshal; and Dorothy Patten for proctor. They advocate immediate comvle 'ion of the swimming pool, estah- lishment of a school rink: introdue- tion of traffic signals for hallway trafic; appointment of guardiuas tor those that need themr; and lux. uriously furnished detention rooms. Gilchrist has a fight on his hands. He is supposed to have the backing of the "Bearcats" and that, with the 'aw and crder section, is absolutely the limit. Gilchrist, however, goes about his wav sawing wood and they say that he will win in a walk. But there are others who declare that be will Ye left so far behind that he will lose his deposit. MAGNETIZED DISC As USED TO RECOVER SUNKEN IRON London, Nov. 23.--A new method of magnetic salvage will he used to recover pigiron in the Newcastle sleamer Ellerwater, which was wrecked off the c»ast mear North Berwick in Sunday night's gale. A cargo boat equipped with a huge two-ton disc attached to a crane will be brought alongside the wreck. By a process of electrification this disc has been magnetized to attract the sunken iron. SUNDAY-MONDAY CHRISTMAS FEAST Ottawa, Ont., Nov. 23--December 25th falling on Sunday this year, it is expected the Government will pro- claim Monday 26th a public holiday for celebration of Christmas It is term | o> improbable that they will follow the ample of Great Britain in also naling December 274h a holiday. Ave the | "4% LUMBER CARRIED lecture | TO EFFECT A CURE FOR BABY SISTER London, Nev, 23--When Prince Henry visited the Royal National Orthopedic Hospital yesterda afternoon he heard from the nurses the story of @ remarkable performance hy a | London messenger boy to effect the eure of his baby sister, who wad heen a eripple from bivth, The hay, Mired Garcia, then ared 12, heard his parents say that an operation which might cure his sister was top costly for theiy limited means. This was in 1023. Learning that there was a cir. ens in Sheffield where a lion. tamer offered $1,250 to an ne who would dare to venture into the lion's cage, Arthur hiked to sheffield, accepted: the lion- tamer's challenge and entered the cage. He received a cheque for $1,250, 'Now, his sisten, Feta, is able to walk. When the hoy told his story to a Harley street surgeon and produced the cheque, the sur. | meon volunteered his services free, Esta had been in the hos- pital ever since, and the bill is far more than $1,250, but the hospital authorities ave unwill- | ing to Aree pay from Arthur. AWAY BY FRESET | 2,000,000 Fee eet in Logs Break Away at Keegan, Me. N.B., Nov. 23 3zint John, With the water in Saint John River at freshet height and little sign of it ! subsiding a large quantity of the logs of the Madawaska Lumber Co, with mill are heing having and booms at Keezan, Me., carried down the river broken way on Saturda The estimate ig that £2.000.000 fect {of lumber went down the river -at | Keecan | IPredervieton is considered to he | the point near which the logs will | he eaurht and word has been re- ceived there to make preparations to brom the river if the logs come down so far. Keegan is two Puven. Me At Van the miles above the bridge at latter place some of the logs were aueht and more were caueht at a roint below that. Tumber Company followed the course of the logs down the river and were advised that much of the "umber wos canght on the rocks be- 'ow Grand Falls, having pacsed the dam and copctruction without trouble. FARL CATHCART The Madawaska works there DIES IN LONDON Divorced Countess, Also [ii Has Relapse on Hear- ing News Loudon, Nov. 23.--Earl Cathcart, former husband of Catheart, Vera. Countess ing home Saturday after an opera- tion. Countess Catheart, whom he Adi- vorced in 1922 and who has been heart affection. had a sudden relapse on being apprised of the Earl's death. Monday, however, she was hette. Lord Catheart, who was bora fin 1862. married in 1919 Vera, daughter of the late John Fraser of Capetown. He divorced her in 1922, the co-respondemnt in the suit being the Farl of Craven. was excluded from the the United States in entry into 1926 om the ground of "moral turpiture." but eventually was admitted. WHOLE NINE GO IN ONE "BUNG™ Dundalk, Nov. 23--A cat belong- ing to the McMullen home, near Ceylon, had its life snuffed out anicker than you could say "scat". Mrs. McMullen was sealding out the | churn with boiling water and fas- | tened down the lid without think- | ing what the consequences would he The cat was snoozing near the churn ot the time... The pressure of {the stam blew the bung out and we go wes Mit canavaly behind the aaa It died instantly. 2 | ee F | seriously ill for several days from a | The countess | | | Montreal. died in London in a nurs- | | | | | 1 'mited, | dard Equipment {FOUR RAILWAYS {F 36,000 MILEY PLANTO COMBINE New York Centra). Pennsyl- vania, B. & B., and Nickle Plate SEVEN YEARS' EFFOR' President Willard, of B. & O. Supporis Plan--Pensyl- vania Against Raltimore, Nov. 24.--The centen. ory celehration of the Baltimore and Ohio Railway was continued he Tuesday hy a luncheon tender yariel Willard, presideny of the I ()., at whieh Hon. Albert C. R hie Governor of Maryland, was tl hief speaker, testifying to the 1 nt ond honerabie record of Pre ient Willard. 14 his address in reply to oast and address of Gov. Ritcl ir. Willard recalled that 8 1 roup of able and courageous bu ex: men of Baltimore which met he home of George Brown in Fe wary, 1827, and decided to bu'ld railroad from Baltimore to th: hin River over - the Allegheny Mountains Dealing with the subject of rail- vn consolidation, President Willard said: "1 am in favor of the pol railrcads as ¢ i consolidation of rested in the Transportation on' 1920. 1 do not consider such liey os experimental or of doubt nl utility. Congress, in the Tra' or ation Aet, really did noip-g more than volee its approval of the had into wolisy which tor brirging heen responsib!- existence suh lar e and efficient railroad syste s the Pennslyvania and New Yor! Central here in the East, the Santa e aml Southern Pacific in the | Wert It was evidently believed 'v Con ress that the publie interests ould. be promoted if we had in the ['nited States a niall pumber ol terd of a large and weaker ones. The law as it now stands places upon the Interstate Commerce Com- iission the dutv of preparing and romuleating a final plan for the (Continued on page 11) COMPANIES GIVEN LETTERS PATENT Eight Montreal * Firms Are Included in List Quebec, Nov, "23. "The following companies were granted letters pa'- nt during the course of the past week bv the Lieutenant-Governor in Council. Gallond and Fortier, Seholostigue., Terrebonne $20.000° oy 1 Construction. Limitee, Mont- al. $10,000; L'Oaveduc de Hyber su et Arundel Limitee. Quebe-, 20.000: lLevin Investment Corpor? tion. Montreal, $250,000; Ford Mot. or Sales Co., Limited, Saint Ja-- ques, Joliette, £15,000: Merchants' Finance Corporation Montreal $20 - 00¢: Montreal Confection, limite"? Montreal, $75.000; Montreal Farm Improvement Limited, Montreal $20.000; Sellmore Garment Co, Mcntreal. $20,000: Stan Company. Limited $49.000; and The Mont Aeroplane Club. Ine. $5,000. PREMIER POINCARE IS SUSTAINED ON VOTE Paris. Nov. 23. Premier Poin- care today tested out the stremeth of his suprort in the Chamber, and the solidarity of the Radical party, and won an easy vietory with a ma- jority of 371 a~ainst 150. The Radi- cals. who hold the balance of pow- er, decided to -onform to their res- olution of some weeks ago and sup- port the Covermment until after the Budget is passed. The action #ssures political guiet until at least January next year, un- comparatively such systems in number of smaller Limited, Ste real Light Montreal, | less some utterly unforeseen issue arises. "WRITTEN WITH BLOOD: Adelaide. South Australia. Nov. 23 Australia's black population, which was about 300 000 in the davs | of Captain Cook, is now only 57.000. { | | According to Dr. Basedlo, M.P., and an anthropologist, unless action is {taken immediately to perpetuate | them, the remaining tribes will soon | disappear altogether. Dr. Based n said Australians have mot given the blacks a dog's chance, and have tak- en their land without compensation. He declares the pages of Australian history dealing with the treatment «f the aborigines are written wih i bhicod.