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he Oshawa Daily Tones SUCCEEDING The Oshawa Daily Reformer INO. 128 Pd ahve: Sh A Kn LEHBS8 OSHAWA, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1927 10 Cents a Week; 2 Cents a Copy. SIXTEEN PAGES OWER RATES, INCREASED POWER IN SIGHT 0 ARRESTS INE SLAYING GANG WAR ombing and Series of Raids Recorded By Police Overnight POOL HALL BOMBED ht for the Control of Chi- cago's Vice Goes on Apace (By Associattd Press) Chicago, Ills,, Dec. 2.--Bomb- g, a series of raids, forty ar- sts and the slaying of one man pre the fecent crime developments own on police records today, pmbing, raids and arrests, togeth- with the accidental shooting to ath of a gunsmith at Springfield, 8, were linked directly or in- rectly, with Chicago's gang war- re, The bombing, the eleventh in a rtnight of spasdomic gang skirm- hing, was blamed by police on the hderworld fight for control of mbling and vice, An untenanted ol hall on West Madison street 8 the place hombed the explosive ing pushed through the "look- t's" window in the armoured ont door, The explosion frighten- Aa ys of the building, but did age. oe .' vice raids were made dur- ne light, all against places ladle, "with membership in the ndicate police say Frank Zuta ads, Zuta is presumably aligned th the Afello Skidmore group, ted in the gang conflict against Capeone and his supporters. ILL REHEAR ALIENS' GASE punsel for Couple Crossing Border Scores Point in New Law (By Associated Press) Buffalo, N.Y., Dec, 2.--Counsel r two Canadian aliens, barred om entering this country yester- y under the new immigration rul- g, scored the point in the dis- ct court today when Judge Hazel dered rehearing case. Aliens, Mary Cook, and Anthony nelon, Niagara Falls, Ont,, who le employed in this country, were clared to be illegally entering is country over the International ace Bridge yesterday when they pre taken before a special board inquiry shortly after they were tained. WEATHER Cloudy with local snow flur- ries tonight, Saturday, strong northwest winds or gales and colder with local snowfalls or flurries. Revenue From Liquor Sales Under New Act Estimated at $2,000,000 (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Dee. 2.--According to the Toronto Star, the annual financial statement of the Province of Ontario, for the year ending October 31, will show a surplus, Premier Ferguson, the paper says, estimates the revenue from the sale of liquor at $2,000,000, While the details of the statement are not forthcoming it is understood that it shows the Province to be in a position to inaugurate the Government 's plan for retiring the Provincial debt within the next forty years. {Opening Step to Alter Treaty of Versailles May Be German Motive 8TH ANNIVERSARY OF DISAPPEARANCE . OF AMEBROSE SMALL (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Dec, 2---Today is the eighth anniversary of the unsolved and celebrated disap pearance of Ambrose J, Small, Canadian theatrical magnate, who left his grand opera house aftey concluding a million dol. lap deal, Laborers today are pulling the old historic theatre down to make room for ambi- tious hotel and office building project, 00 NEW MEMBERS | FOR ST. ANDREW'S Will Be Received at the Ser- vice to Be Held Tonight Over sixty new members are. to he received into the fellowship 'of St. Andrew's United Church tonight. The service, which is one of the solemn ceremonials of the Church, will begin at 8 p.m., and not at 7 p.m, as stated yesterday in error, After the service, a social hour will be fea- tured. The new members will be the guests of honor and the session members and their wives will be in charge. A large attendance of members is expected so that the new adherents may be received at once into the heart of the Church family. Rev. Mr. Maxwell, minister of St. Andrew's, has arranged to hold Com- munion Services in the church on Sunday morning. FLOOD AVERTED (By Associated Press) Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 2--Cold weather has forestalled the threats of a flood menace in Ohio and no serious damage is expected by wea- ther bureau observers, although many streams and rivers have reached flood crests, foted British Artist, Recent! A Guest in Oshawa, To Paint Portrait of Premier Ferguson romier in Waterview With] Oshawa Daily Times Con- sents to Announcement That Picture Will Be Painted By Richard Jack. A., Who, With His ughter, Was a Recent Guest of Mr. and Mrs, F. W. Cowan Premier Ferguson, interviewed The Oshawa Daily Times follow- his hearing of the Central On- io Power Association deputation the Parliament Buildings, Tor- 0, yesterday, consented to the nouncement of the fact that hard Jack, R.A., portrait paint- to the Royal Family, is painting picture which, in due course, take its place amongst the por- ts of other Ontario premiers 0 have guided the destimies of 2 Province. it is understood that the premier being painted in his robes as a tor of Laws of the University of onto which conferred that scho- dignity upon him at its re- cent centennial celebration. It is probable that it will be ex- hibited at mext year's Royal Acad- emy in London. The announcement that he was to paint the prime minister's por- trait eould have been made when Mr. Jack, accompanied by Miss Doris Jack, his daughter, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Cow- an of this eity shortly after his arrival in Canada. Fearing that the Premier might be embarrassed by a premature an- nouncement, 8 wire was despatched to him at Ottawa where he was at- tending the Dominion Conference of Premiers. In reply Hom. Mr. Ferguson as was feared, said that he did not wish the announcement made at that time. Yesterday, however, the premier consented to having the fact pub- lished. He pointed out that Mr. Jack is mot ovly painting his por- trait but that quite 2 number of distinguished Toromntonjans are sit- ting for the distinguished artist. Mr. Jack's most notable recent portraits were that of the King in 1926, and of Queen Mary this year, both being the feature of the Bosal |én Assomy exhibits of the years nam- % German Delezate Creates a Sensation at. Geneva By Insistence that Importance Be Given to Article 19, Referring to Amending Treaties FOR TREATIES INAPPLICABLE Any Study of Means of Pro- moting International Peace Should Be Acted Upon, is the Explanation pb Given- By Von: Berndorff (Cable Service to The Times By Canadian Press) Geneva, Dec. 2--Germany today made what is generally regarded here. as the opening step in the campaign for the eventual revision of .the Treaty of Versailles. Speak- ing before the security committee of the preparatory: disarmament conference at today's session, Count Von Bernstoff, German dele- gate, declared that any study of a means of promoting international peace through the strengthening of international security should give importance to Article 19 of the League covenant. This declares that the League Assembly may from time to time advise congideration by members of the League of treaties which be- come inapplicable and considera- tion of international conditions whose continuance might endanger the peace of the world. Commenting was caused among the delegates by reference and com- ment among them as they left the meeting Indicated existence of a general conviction that Germany had made the opening of a arive for a goal of alteration of the Ver- sallles document. Geneva, Dee. 2--Count Von Bernstoff of Germany caused a sen- sation at the security committee meeting of the disarmament comr- mission today by insisting that im- portance be given to Article 19, of the League of Nations covenant, The artizle provides for the revis- ion of treaties. Delegates immedi- ately deducted that he referred to the Treaty of Versailles. Article 19 of the League of Na- tions covenant to which Count Bernstoff referred reads:--The as- sembly may from time to time ad- vise reconsideration by members of the League of treaties which have become inapplicable and considera- tion of international eonditions whose continuance might endanger the peace of the world. $1,000,000 SUIT IS DISMISSED (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Dec. 2.--Chief Justice Meredith today dismissed the mil- lion dolar damage action instituted against Hon. F. C. Biggs, Ontario Equitable Life Insurance Company 2nd others by shareholders of the policy holders Mutual Life insur- ance Company. Plaintiffs claimed the policy holders organization was transferred to the Equitable Com- pany for comsideration which was far below its true value. His Lordship found there was no evidence of comspiracy which the . Featherson, general manager of Policy Holders' Company. POWER ASSN MAY BECOME PERMANENT Evidence of Need for Such a Body is Shown By Dep- utation's Success WOULD GET RESULTS May Result in Having a Rep- resentative on Hydro Power Commission The success which attended the meeting of the Central Ontario Power Association deputation with Premier Ferguson yesterday is gen- erally regarded as evidence that the organization, formed merely to deal with one condition, will be given per- manent shape, enlarged, and efforts begun which would result, ultimately, on this district's having a represen- tative on the Hydro Electric Power Commission of Ontario as is already the case with the Niagara municipali- ties, G. D. Conant, vice president of the Association, broached the matter of permanent organization at the parlia- ment buildings before the deputations left for their respective homes, His remarks were of an informal nature, but were met with enthusiastic en- dorsation, Mayor Preston, interviewed today, is entirely in. favor of permanent organization and declared that the Conference at Toronto yesterday was a notable success from several stand- points, one of which is that new light was thrown on the whole situation as regards power supply and rates in this «istrict, clearing up some dis- puted points and giving definite hope of betterment, Delegates yesterday were a unit in praising the joint executive efforts of President F., I. Mason and Secty, J. 0. Herity., The conference with the premier was carried out with effi ciency that must have been respon- sible for much of the cordiality evi- denced by the Government head in discussing the matter with the Asso- ciation, Making the association permanent would require but little effort, it is pointed out, seeing that the tempor- ary organization has worked togeth- er over several months, That Mr, Herity of Belleville is the logical sec- retary of the permanent organization is generally stated, FLOODS RECEDE IN NEW YORK Two Casualties Reported, One Being Drowned, An- other Burned to Death (By Associated Press) Albany, 17.Y., Dee, 2--Cold wea- ther, with clearing skies, today placed a restrained grip. on the flood waters of New York State. Rivers in the southwestern coun- ties of the states, swollen for the past two days until they invaded portions of villages and delayed railway and highway traffic, were receding. Although few bridges and many small buildings were swept away, no extensive damage was reported. Two deaths were attributed indi- rectly to floods. A man was smoth- ered to dexth by a cave in, as he worked at the base of an endan- gered bridge abutment and apother burned to death in his flood sur- rounded home as neighbours, lack- ing boats, helplessly watched the fire fom a distance. Province Had Surplus Past Year/Over Capitalization of the System in Central Ontario To Be Given Consideration PLENTY OF COMEDY IN WASHINGTON, SAYS HUMORIST (By Associated Press) Mexico City, Dec, 2--Will Rogers, American humorist, travelling today as a guest of President Calles on the latter's tour of Northern Mexico, de- clared "I didn't come to Mexico to find comedy in government, There's plenty of that in Washington." MAGISTRATE GUNDY COMES UNDER FIRE (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Dte. 2,--Police Magis- trate Gundy, Windsor, Ont., today conferred with Hon, W, H. Price Attorney General, regarding the administering of the former's de- partment, After the meeting, Hon. Mr. Price, asked if the magistrate had tendered his resignation, said "He has heen off the job for six weeks but I am bringing everything before the Council, He did not of- fer to resign. That is all I can say." TRY T0 PUT FIRM INTO BANKRUPTCY Interim Receivers Are Al- lowed to Carry on Till Christmas (By Canadian Priss) Toronto, Dec. 2.--That the in- terim receivers of the Canada De- partment Store Ltd., organization, with stores in practically every city of Ontario and Montreal, be allows ed to carry on the affairs of the tour million dollar concern at least until the Christmas trade has been exhausted, was the request made to Mr. Justice Fisher at Osgoode Hall today, 8. M. Mohr, Solicitor fér the petitioners who sought to put the concern in bankruptcy, applied for an order of this effect in eonjunc- tion with G. T. Clarkson and the Canadian Credit Men's Association, interim receivers. Four petitions had heen filed to put the firm Into bankruptey. Mr, Justice Fisher ordered that the interim receivers carry on until February 15. They are to give bond of $50,000 and until February 15 all further proceedings by anyone are stayed, It is hoped that by that date suf- ficient money will be on hand to carry on the company, BELIEVE $1,000 FINE TOO SMALL (By Canadian Press) North Bay, Dec. 2--The depart- ment of the Attorney General of On- tario will contest the sentence impos- ed on Walter P. Wilson, Mattagami farmer, who was fined $1,500 for high grading and being in illegal posses- sion of high grade ore. The depart- . ment contends the punishment is not adequate and a notice of appeal will be served on the respondent as soon as his lawyer returns from Toronto. Wilson was arrested in June as a result of investigations following the arrest of Abraham Simond, Montreal, who told police that some of the ore found in his possession was purchas- ed from Wilson. The latter is un- derstood to have turned over to the $28,000, supposed to have been the profits of high grading operations over two years. best and most exeiting curdling stories Weird and ders. love appears tomorrow. New Serial Starts in Daily Times Tomorrow "The Moorcroft Manor Mystery," row in the columns of the Oshawa Daily Times, is one of the serials we have ever had the pleasure of printing. The author, J. R. Wilmot, is well-known in English literary circles as 2 most gifted writer of thrilling and blood- romance and: crime. incidents follow one amother thick and fast, and the interest is maintained at fever pitch from beginning to end. The locale of the story is an ancient medieval manor- house, with its gruesome legends of ghosts and midnight mur- There is some fine detective work which is brought to a successful completion by the hero, Morton Sinclair, who, how- ever, is able to find plenty of time to carry on a whole-hearted with the charming daughter Do mot miss the first chapter of this fascinating story which which commences tomor- of Silas Overington. | Delegation from Municipalities of Central On- tario Meets With Great Success in Hearing Granted By Premier Ferguson--Government Interest in Stimulatin Igndustrial Develop- men in This District Promised -- 15 Munici- palities Represetned -- W., E. N. Sinclair One of Delegates (By C, M. Freeman, Staff Renorter) More hydro power for Eastern Ontario in general with im- plied relief in power costs; Government interest in the stimulat. ing of industrial development in this district; and promise of earnest consideration by the Government with regard to the stat- ed over-capitalization of the local hydro system were the an- nouncements and prcmises made by Premier Ferguson to the Central Ontario Power Association which waited upon him at the Parliament Buildings in Toronto yesterday afternoon, The delegation, headed by Frank L. Mason and representing 15 central Ontario rmunicinalities, met Premier Ferguson in the historic committee roem of the Legislative Assembly where many Royal Commissions have held their sessions. The reception given the Ontario Power Association was mark- edly cordial : : It was a unique occasion in some respects and Premier Ferguson re- ferred twice to his gratification that the Association had been formed. In his opinion, it brought the people into closer relation with the business of Government, not merely poltically, but on a question of public welfare, N. E. N. Sinclair, K.C., M.P.P, leader of the Opposition was one of Oshawa's delegates. The premier re- ferred to his presence smilingly a "I have to be more than carciul, he stated, "because 1 see that Billy Sinclair is watching me. "I am not here today to watch you Mr. Premier," Mr. Sinclair assured the prime minister, *I am here merely as a citizen of Oshawa--of. Central (Continued on page id LCA CONVICTION | HAS BEEN QUASHED John McMillan is Successful in Winning Appeal The first local appeal against 8 conviction under the Liquor Comn- trol Act, has resulted in the con- viction being quashed. The appeal was in behalf of John McMillan, who was convicted on Septemrber 28th by Magistrate A. F. Hind on a charge of keeping liquor for sale and sentenced to four months in the county jail. The appeal was heard at Whitby on November 30, by His Honor Judge Ruddy, who quashed the conviction. The charge against McMillan arose from a raid on his premises on Sept. 21, when a quantity of whiskey, beer and ale were found by the officers. The place had been watched for three weeks pre- vious to the raid, and officers gave evidence of seeing a number of people passing in and out of the one entrance to the dwelling, es- pecially in the evening, on certain occasions, The defense claimed that MeMillan had purchased the liquor in a legal way on his permit, that he had consumed a quantity of the liguor himself, and that on two oe- casions he had given a party, invit- ing a number of his friends in, but that he had not sold liguor nor in- tended to sell it. The prosecution did not bring evidence of actual sale, according to His Honour's summing up of the case, and there was no evidence upom which the accused could be convicted, so the 2ppeal was allowed and the convie- tion quashed. J. P. Mangan ap- neared for the appellant and Col. Grierson for the prosecution, CHICAGO POLICE NOW IN TROUBLE] ~ Zetion (By Associated Press) Chicago, Dec. 2---Herald and Ex- aminer today says that "amazing evidence" of collusion between Chi- ~ago police officials and politicians and operations of liguor and gam- bling resorts has been obtained by the United States Government in a secret investigation during the last month. Every police captain, said the newspaper, has been continually shadowed by Federal operatives during the past few weeks. The newspaper said it had been ingdi- cated that a number of indictments already have been prepared but were being withheld until the Gov- Centra'g ernment's case is completed. COURT DEPUTY IS OVERCOME Tension Is Intense During Murder Trial of Mrs. Lilliendahl ta (By Associated Press) May's Landing, N.J.,, Dec, 2.--Emotional tension hecame so great as defense witnesses began testifying at the Lil. bendahl murder trial today that one of the deputies preserving order collapsed and had to be carried ont over the heads of spectators, Connsel for Willis Beach had just promised to present an alibi and Mrs, Lilliendahl's lawyer had asserted that the blood found on his client's garments did not come from the body of her murdered hus- band, but from a nosebleed suffered by her little son, 200 GUESTS T0 ATTEND BALL Armorios Present Fine Set- ting for Big\ Social Event The Ontario Regiment's annual ball tonight will be marked by the attendance of 500 guests whose ac- ceptances of invitations sent them have been received. Final touches were given today to the Armouries where the season's outstanding social event will "be staged tonight. Cul flowers have been added to the wealth of greenry already in place; the old gold and blue of the Regiment's colors have been worked out in the gengral mass of decorations that transtorm the armories into a fairyland of color; and special lighting effects have been tested out for the various dance numbers which begin at 845 p.m. Burton E. Till's orchestra of Tor- onto will furnish the evening's music. The orchestra platform is in place and bowered with balms and ferns. The Regimental officers' mess is being used as the supper room for tonight's dance and the decorations for that apartment are particularly lovely. Other rooms have been equipped to serve as dressing rooms for guests and a smoking room for men has been provided. [AUSTRALIAN NAVIGATION PARALIZE Deadlock in the Negotiatic With Waterside Workers" Strike 130 SHIPS TIED UP Premier Bruce Attempt to Bring Two Sides 1 Together 1 (Canadian Press Cable via Reuters) Sydney, Australia, Dec. 2--Inti state and overseas trade is eo pletely paralyzed as a result of th deadlock in negotiations looking a settlement of the Waterside works ers' strike, It is estimated th 130 vessels are tied up at variou d Australian ports, and it is believed that if the strike is prolonged the! will not only be twenty-five thous sand miners in New South Wales out of employment as a result of labor trouble, hut also twenty thou sand other men, : Speaking at Canberra last nigh Premier Stanley Bruce, promised ta do everything in his power to brin together the two sides of the diss pute with a view to effecting 3 amicable settlement, : SUNBEAM TRIO ® DELIGHT AUDIEN Outstanding Musical Event at King Street United Church i a Al One of the outstanding musi events of the local season took pla at King Street United Church night when the Sunbeam I rio ente tained under the auspices of the choir of the church. It was occasion of the annual concert ami the organization can well feel prow of its efforts, for in securing their artists they could not haye made 3 wiser choice. all axial 3 The Sunbeam trio of the Ontario School for the Blind and who have given many coneett throughous Western Onatrio, lighted their audience for a cou hours with selections that were oi ceptionally well rendered. Each of the visitors are vocalists of Each Hf able ability and in addition show an aptitude for other arts as well, Possibly one of the most interests Ying numbers on the whole program which was chucked full of soles, reagygs and muscial numbers, was that' of "The Bong My Paddle Sings," by E. Pauline Johnson, noted Indian writer, This number was by Miss Sligh. In addition to the fores going number Miss Sligh, entertains ed with several solo renditions and readings, 3! Miss' Sells, a pianist and compe of music, did herself full justics when she played a number of select tions on the piano. Like her parts ners, she also delighted her hearers with several solos. The third member of the trio, M Lamie, a pianist showed herself 8] be an accomplished musician, 08 | various occasions she obligingly rep sponded with encores. Her associas tes were also' very grateful to applause and favored with addi numbers. The violin solos by the differe artists were well rendered, they be: ing replete with the many variation that alone + gan only come from stringed instruments, : On the whole the concert was success and lovers of music can feel proud of the organization sponsible for the Sunbeam's pre. in the city as it is only occasi that a trio of the rare ability thy organization which a a night is secured. N 1 AL Sil D eforimont to Take No Further Zion 1a Regard to Com to Commuters; Mv Had Delayed Too Long in| been Hope thet Border Indus- tries on This Side Would Provide Employment (By Canadian Press) Ottawa, Dec. 2--No further action by the Department of Lmmigration is either cc Vv with regard to those commuters, who having failed to comply with the re- quirements of the United States law, | officials now find themselves unable to cross the boundary daily to work. Depart- ment officials here expressed opinion that American authorities h uniformly courteous through all negotiations prior to the comin mto force of a law which reg foreign born Canadians to €g with quota allotments of their countries and felt that consi 5 assistance had been accorded to those involved. It was believed that \ number of cases there had been on part of those citizens thei due to the hope that with i activity in Canadian border in . they might find employment on this side of the boundary. Depant : were confident today hat the ion would straighten out within a short time. Fo WE > "