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© Sondave mdr Hotdars' The Oshawa Daily Reformer - OSHAWA, ONTARIO, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1928 EAR REMAINING MEN ARE DEAD IN MINE Ro EX - PREMIER OF BRITAIN UNCONSCIOUS Condition Has Grown Worse Since This Morning FEAR END NEAR Family Now at Bedside -- Has Been Prominent in . British History (Cable Service to The Times By Canadian Press) London, Feb, 13.--The Earl of Oxford and Asquith, who is gravely ill at his home in Hut- ton Courtney, was unconscious this afternoon and his family had been summoned. London, Feb, 13.-~~Earl of Oxford and Asquith, former Liberal leader and Prime Min. ister in the early days of the war, is gravely ill, A medical bulletin issued today said that the Earl, who took to his bed last week, had developed an acute attack of pharyngitis, and that today there were signs of bronchitis, The Earl is 75. BRITAIN READY T0 EVACUATE RHINE Question of Withdrawal of Troops Discussed in House of Commons London, Feb, 12, -- Evacuation of the Rhineland came up in the House of Commons and the attitude of the British Government was defined by Godfrey Locker-Thompson, Under- secretary of the Foreign Office, It was in effect, that there would be no advantage in the withdrawal of the British troops, but that an ar- rangement between the powers and Germany that would bring about evacuation would be welcomed, TIMELY SEARGH PREVENTS MURDER Father Discovers Daughter in Hands of Youth With Knife Battle Creek, Mich, Feb, 12,--In- tensive search was made for a youth who kidnapped five-year-old Helen Gillett and was preparing, apparent. ly, to murder ber with a butcher's knife when discovered by her father, The man-hunt started when Walton Gillett, local factory worker, report- ed to police that Lester Daniels, 21, seized his daughter while she was at and took her to a shack, where held her prisoner, - ' Owing to referee Stan Burgoyne, of Toronto, taking s nly ill with pneumonia after Friday night's game, Queen's at Oshawa, he will be un- gble to officiate indefinitely, Port Colborne plays Port Weller, St. Catharines' District League win- ners, probably at Grimsby, Wednes- day, igh 15, with the return game at Port Colborne Friday, Feb- guary 17, or Monday, February 20, IS IDENTIFIED AS Paris Police Scour City for Rubbits, Ducks (Cable Service to Te Times by ress Paris, Feb, 13--All forces the prefecture of police could spare were scouring Paris to- day for twelve rabbits and three ducks stolen from a gar- "den on Boulevard Brune, It was not the intrinsic value of the rabbits which caused such a flurry among ' authorities, but the fact that the garden was that of Dr. Charles Ri- chet, eminent pathologist, Rabbits and ducks had been infected with grave diseases as an experiment a few days ago. TWO STORES OF TORONTO MAN ROBBED Joseph Cooper Loses $1,200 at Dundas Street Store CLOSE TOGETHER Few Hours Elapse After $900 Was Stolen from Bloor Street Store (By Canadan Press) Toronto, Feb, 13.--Within a few hours of the burglary of the safe in the Bloor street butcher store of Joseph Cooper, burglars youths have been their noon, and until a late hour this af- with his parents street, and Clement Innis with his SINCE FRIDAY NOON James Webster, Messenger for Dewland's Store, and Clement Innis, Alice St. Both 16 Years Old, Are Sought DISAPPEARANCE IS A MYSTERY Innis Was Looking for Work --He Was Going to Gen- eral Motors and Then to Whitby--Webster's Home is in Cedardale Two of Oshawa's 16 year old missing from homes here since Friday ternoon, just before press time, had not been heard of by either police or their anxious families, The two boys live in widely sepa- rated parts of the city. Jimmie Webster, who was a messenger for Dewland's dry goods store, resides at 737 Cedar family at 126 Alice street, The two boys, while they disappeared at about the same time, just before noon Friday, friends, as far as can he learned from their families, and doubt is expressed by the they went away together, were not intimate authorities that Webster was last seen "at his home, where he went about 11 o'- clock Friday morning to get his overcoat, hurry; Jimmie's description shows him to be a small to medium build, with rather fair hair, blue eyes and fine features, overcoat and brown and one with a light peak cap. drive an automobile, and his par- ents cannot suggest why he would leave, with his position with Dewland's, He seemed to be In a his = mother informs -us, He was wearing a blue two sweaters, ong blue and white, He does not a8 he was quite satisfied the Cooper store the previous robbery, GROTTO SECRETARY early today robbed the safe of on Dundas street west, escaping with ap- proximately $1,200, Nine hun- dred dollars had been taken in SOUGHT BY POLICE Hamilton, Feb. 10 --Steps have been taken by local police, it, is learned tonight, to apprehend Da- vid G. Shearer, former Secretary of Hindpo Koosh Grotto, who has been missing since midnight, Dee, 14 last, A warrant, is is stated, was real- ly issued yesterday, when a tele- graphic request for his arrest was sent to the authorities at Holly- wood, Cal,, where he is believed to be, The warrant charges Shear- er with the theft of $10,000 from the funds of Hindoo Koosh Grotto. Police delayed purposely the an- nouncement of their action. as it has been believed here that per- sons are in communication with him. Had these persons learned a warrant was Issued, and in turn advised Shearer, the latter might have fled to Mexico, it is sald. WRECK OF COSGRAVE TRAIN INVESTIGATED Limoges, Feb. 12--That Arthur Boyd, who was killed January 30 in the wreck of the special train bear- ing President W, T. Cosgrave of the Irish Free State, came to his death accidentally by the derailing of the train, caused by a switch being knocked open by a runaway team aftached to a heavy sleigh, was the verdict of the Coroner's jury here yesterday. FIGHTS COUGAB WITH BIS FEET Cumberlad, B.C... Feb. 12.-- Michael Brown, of Cumberland, while hunting cougars that had been preying upon sheep, wound- ed one. His dog, an aggressive Airedale, rushed in and seized the beast by the throat and in spite of the fact that the cougar managed to get hold of ome of its paws, which was nearly chew- ed off, held on gamely until his master arrived. Brown attacked the cougar with his feet, kicking it on the head till it released its hold, and soon making an end of it. The cougar measured six feet from nose to the tip of the tail. Innis was looking for work, and when last seen was going to the General Motors plant and then to Whitby in an endeavor to secure a position, probably as a ear or truck driver. He has not been located, however, although Whitby and his relatives in Toronto have all been reached. He was medium to large in build, about 5 feet 8 inches tall, with dark hair and brown. He was wearing a blue suit, grey overcoat, and a light cap. Police were and are working on the cases, hut so far with no result, GUARDS KILLED BY PRISONERS Inmates Were Liberated By Insane Murderer But Were Later Subdued (By Associated Press) -Bridgew-ter, Mass.,, Feb, 13.--Led by an insane murdered, liberated in- mates of the State Farm overpower- ed and killed two guards today and were only subdued after a force of more than sixty guards, state and city police from Brockton, had in- vaded the institution. WEATHER East to southeast winds, fair and milder, Tuesday--Fresh to srons winds, mild with occasion- rain. notified Saturday 1S CONVICTED OF FORGERY; GIVEN YEAR Herbert Swithenbank Pleads Guilty on Two Charges ALSO VAGRANCY Will Be Deported to the United States After Serving Term One year in the Ontario Re- formatory was the sentence im- pose this morning by Magistrate A, F, Hind on Herbert Swithen- bank, who pleaded guilty to two charges of forging cheques, He was also sentenced on a vagrancy charge on which he had been granted suspended sentence some months ago, and, at his own re- quest, was ordered deported to the United States on the expira- tion of his term of imprisonment, Swithenbank was arrested Sat- urday afternoon by a local con- stable, on a warrant which has been out for him for about two months, The offences to which he pleaded guilty this morning were committed in November, and were, as Crown Attorney McGib- bon pointed out, the forging of two cheques on his own relatives, Albert Cox and Donald Thompson. Swithenbank stated that it was not possible for him to make res- titution of the amounts, and the seriousness of his offence, to whieh he is liable to life imprison- ment, was clearly pointed out to him by the magistrate. He was then sentenced to one year defin- ite, with a further indeterminate senence of two years less one day, on each charge, and to six months, with the same indeter- minate sentence, on a charge of vagrancy on which sentence was suspended in Octoer. The sen- tences will run coneurrently, Swithenbank requested deporta- tion when his sentence expires, and an order this effect was made, FORTY EMPLOYEES NARROWLY ESCAPE Are Trapped By Fire ina Toronto Plant After Explosion Toronto, Feb, 13.--Forty employees mostly women and girls, of Lang Brothers, lamp shade manufacturers, were trapped by fire in the third floor workshop of the plant today. All were able to escape within a short time, however, With the as- sistance of the firemen, about twenty of the girls clambered wildly down the rear fire escape and jumped to a motor truck below, while others were brought out by the firemen. Four male employees sustained slight injuries, The fire originated from an explosion of highly inflammable var- nishing material, SCHWARTZ-PATTERSON A very pretty wedding took place at the St. George's rectory, on Saturday afternoon, February 11, when Nellie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, John Patterson Lake- view Gardens Oshawa became the bride of Mr. Mike Schwartz son of Mr. and Mrs. William Schwartz, 130 Annis street. Miss A. Recal- la, acted as bridesmaid. The cer- emony was performed by Canon de Pencier and Mr, A. Merchant as- sisted the groom. Mr. and Mrs, Schwartz will reside in Oshawa. to Hickman to Be Sentenced Tomorrow in Willie Hickman Will Turn! State's Evidence Against Welby Hunt in Answering Charge of Murdering C. Ivy Thoms, Druggist, Next Wednesday (By Associated Press) Los Angeles, Feb. 13.--William Hickman, convicted kidnapper and slayer of Marian Parker, today definitely announced his intention Parker Murder of turning state's evidence against his young partner, Welby Hunt, when the pair appeared Wednes- day before Superior Judge Hardy to answer to charge of murdering C. Ivy Thoms, druggist, Christmas eve, 1926. "He had a lot of fum testifying against me, watch him when I take stand against him," Hickman de- clared. This referred to young Hunt's testimony at Hickman's sanity trial for the Parker slaying. Hunt testified that Hickman in bis opinion was sane. Hickman is to be sentenced tomorrow for the ' Parker murder. NOTED SPEAKER TO BE HERE TONIGHT YT REV, CANON H. J, CODY Who will address the gathering in the Collegiate Assembly Hall to- night when Oshawa Rotary Club entertains the teaching staff of Oshawa schools, SACRED CONCERT SURPASSES BAND'S PREVIOUS EFFORTS Bandmaster Thos, Dempsey is Officially Welcomed to Oshawa At the sacred eoncert by the hend of the Ontario (84th) Regi- ment in the Regent Theatre Tast evening, a civic weleome was ten- ered by Mayor R. D, Preston to Mr, Thomas Dempsey, newly ap- pointed bandmaster, Lieut.-Col, Chappell, officer commanding the Ontario Regiment, assisted in the ceremonies by formally introduc- ing Sgt, Dempsey. The band was assisted in its program my Mrs. R, Bale and Mr, (, Henley, well-known Osha- wa soloists, both of whom were encored. "Jesus, Lover of My Soul,"" by MacDougall, was given by Mrs, Bale in her delightful so- prano voice, and as en encore she sang "Life." Mr. Henley capti- vated the audience with "The Lost Chord," by Sullivan, which was heartily applauded. Miss E. Mathie accompanied Mrs, Bale and Miss E, McIntyre played for Mr. Henley, Possibly the feature number of the band's selections, all of which were very well played, was the selection "Follow Me," by Fulton, which was immediately followed by the' triple-tongue cornét solo, "Rule Britannia," by Hartman, played by Bandsman Fountain, The encore to this number was "Narcissus," with the same bands- man playing the solo, Another selection, which delighted the music lovers even as much or more than this one, was the old respected "Faust," including the famed '"Soldiers' Chorus." This composition by Gounod was hear- tily encored, the band responding with "Sons of the Brave." The other numbers on the pro- gram were all well played, and in- cluded the instrumental trio "Gloaming," by Byer, played by Bandsmen Bryant, King and Toms, jr., as well as the intermezzo, "Forget Me Not," by MacBeth, the march "Castle Hall by Me- Nichol, the prelude "Rachksanin- off," by Lambert and the hymn "Abide With Me," by Lambert. In introducing the bandmaster Lieut. Col. Chappell stated that a good band is an indication of a good regiment, for the spirit of the band permeates the whole of the ranks. He outlined some of Sgt. Dmpsey's achievements in band work, he having been iden- tified with various bands for Some years, including the Lanca- shire Fusiliers and the Queen's Own Band 'of Toronto. He was, uring the war, a warrant officer of the first class. Previous to coming to this city, he conducted the Listowell Citizens' Band for eight years. Mayor Preston, in giving Band- master Dempsey a civic welcome, said that, while he knew little of music, he could mot describe the inspiration it brought, and com- mended the Regimental Band for keeping pace with the growth of the city as it had done. He hop- ed that in the future the city coun- cil could give the band greater assistance, and assured Mr. Demp- sey of the co-operation of the cit- izens as he endeavors to lead the band to greater service. ®shhawa Baily Times 4" News hs the While News" 10 Cents a Week; 2 Cents a Copy. Asquith Gravely lll, Family Summoned29 Bodies R TWO OSHAWA YOUTHS MISSING FROM HOMES Skating Race ( 8t, Moritz, Feb. 10 Gorman, of Saint John, star of the Canadian epeed skating contingent, withdrew from the five-thousand metre race on the Olymple sports program today because of dissatis- faction with the Olympic commit- tee's disregard of the Canadian protest over the five-hundred me- tre race. In this event, Gormman placed seventh, after being delayed throvp'h Kos of Holland falling in front of him. P. J. Mulqueen and W. A. Hewitt protested to Olym- at Olympic Games Press) pic authorities, but their protest was disregarded while Kos was al- lowed to race in another heat. In the first of today's hockey matches, Czecho-Slovakia defeated Poland 3-2 in a ragged game. First place in the five-hundred metre speed skating event at the winter Olympics today went to two Scandinavians who tied at 43 4-10 seconds. They were Chas. Thun- berg, Finland, and Bernt Evenson, Norway. Charles Gorman, St. John N.B.,, was seventh in 43 9-10 sec- onds, tend Service in a Body While Other Organiza- sage Delivered By Rev, F, J. Maxwell bered for his courage and devotion to his eountry, by his solicitude for sistent determination, and for his ly remembered for his fine Christian manhood, said Rev, F. J. Maxwell, pastor of St. Andrew's Church, in his address yesterday aftermoon at the memorial service in honor of the late Earl Haig held in this church. The service, which was under the auspices of the local post 438 of the junction with other similar services throughout the British Empire, sponsgred by the British Empire Service League, of which the Cana- dian Legion is the national branch in this country. The City Council attended in a body while other pub- lic organizations were largely repre- sented, Seated behind the pulpit, and as- sisting Rev. Mr. Maxwell in the service, were Rev, John Galt, Rev. C. W. DeMille, Rev. W, P, Fletcher, (Continued on page 38) LINDBERGH STARTS ON FLIGHT HOME Loaves Havana for St Louis, a Distance of 1,200 Miles (By Canadian Press) Havana, Cuba, Feb. 13.--The Lone Eagle was following the long trail home today. His good will flight completed, Colonel Charles Lindbergh hopped off from the Co- lumbia flying field at 2:25 a.m. this morning for his home port of St. Louis, a flight of some twelye- hundred miles. Lindy expects to reach St. Louis at two o'clock this afternoon. Orlanda, Fla., Feb, 13.--A radio plane passed over Sarasota. Fla. at 6:50 a.m. today flying in a clouds and could not be seen, but that the motor was heard distinct- ly. It was thought it might have been Colonel Charles Lindbergh en route from Havana to St. Louis. BAPTISMAL SERVICE At 2 p.m. on Sunday the new Sunday SSchool at the cormer of Arlington and Simcoe streets was crowded to capacity to witness the Baptismal services of fifteen members of the Cradle Roll. The interesting and impressive ser- vice was conducted by Rev. A. R. Whattam and but revealed part of the good work the Sunday School is doing in the morth end of our city. This school meets every Sunday at 2.30 and a cor- dial invitation is extended to all to attend, tions Are Largely Repre- sented -- Inspiring Mes While Earl Halg will be remem- the welfare of his men, for his per- sincere humility, he will he especial Canadian Legion, was held in con- message received here said an aero- northerly. direction. 'The message said the plane was flying above the Fitting Tribute Paid to Late Earl Haig at Fine Memorial Service Legion and City Council At-] y GIRL CONVICTED ON VAGRANCY COUNT Ruby Parker, arrested at 4.15 this morning, was convicted in police court this morning on a charge of vagrancy and remanded for sentence until next Monday, February 20, In the meantime the authorities will investigate her record, LEADERS WILL SPEAK NEXT IN DEBATE Premier and Leader of the Opposition to Take Floor Tomorrow BUDGET SOON Will Follow Immediately Debate on Address is Completed (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Feb, 13.--Premier Fergu- son and leaders of the two opposi- tion parties will speak in the Ontario Legislature tomorrow when the de- bate on the address in reply to the Speech from the Throne is resumed. This afternoon's session of legisla- ture is expected to be comparatively brief. Private members will have the floor but it is not anticipated that anything of a very ostentatious na- ture will be brought up. It is stat- ed in the lobbies that the budget may be brought down immediately after the conclusion of the debate on the address. The striking committee of the legislature on standing, commit- tees will bring in its report on Wed- nesday it is learned. There will be changes in the personnel of these committees, it is believed. DR. KAISER PROBOSES MOTION RE CRUDE OIL Dr. T. E. Kaiser, M.P., for Onta- rio, last week submitted in the House of Commons a proposed re- solution regarding the comversion of Canadian coal into crude oil, as follows: 'That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of the Do- minion of Canada should immedi- ately initiate such measures and take such other steps as may be necessary to bring about the utili- zation and transport of our vast de- posits of lignite and bituminous coal, by their conversion into erude oil and other valuable commodities of every day life." By ) Cairo, Egypt, Feb. 13--Bert Hinkler, British flier, en route to Australia, hopped off from Basfa, Irak, for Karachi, India, today. ae EIGHT PAGES ecovered from Hollinger, Ten More Are Underground; Only 12 Saved Protest Disregarded Gorman Drops out of 5000 Metre Speed Known Death Toll Today i Fixed at 39 -- Since Sat: urday Afternoon Nothing But Bodies Have Been Found By the Rescue Workers ALL 27 BODIES IDENTIFIED Premier King and Colleagues Send Message of Sympas thy to Sorrowing Tawn of Timmins -- Rescued Men Are Recovering (By Canadian Press) Timmins, Feb. 13. -- An of ficial statement issued from Hol« linger mine this afternoon said that up to 1.30 p.m. 29 bodies had been recovered. Five oth ers were known to be dead and five miners were missing. Timmins, Feb, 13.--After ela« tion at rescue of twelve miners on Saturday, fears increased as rescua workers were unable, despite une remitting labor, to locate the res mainder of the missing 'miners, Hours passed and it .was known that the ming had not yet been cleared of smoke and acrid gas from the fire, Late yesterday, Pittsburg workers managed to pour water on the blaze, but smoke con- tinued to permeate the workings. Up to midnight. twelve miners had been hrought to the surface dead, Throughout the night, res- cue workers grouped in the smoke filled tortuous underground pass« ages, sending thirteen more bodies to the surface, It then became a certainty that no man could have lived in the mine for more than sixty hours, and only the recovery of the fourteen remaining bodies was awaited, The twelve found alive out of the 51 entrapped at the beginning were in a serious state when they were rescued on Saturday, but are all expected to recover. The death toll in the Hollinger Mine disaster today was fixed af 39. Twenty seven bodies have been recovered from the underground workings of the mine, and twelve more bods are known to be up~ derground, The bodies brought to the sur: face of the Hollinger Mine are those of the following workers: Ira Graham, W. Stevens, 0. Ah« venoski, F. Martin, V, T. Higham, S. Dunlop, O. Chenier, D. Nadeau, G. Mazonovich, T. Grenke, A. Vale, William Lindsay, J. Aubrey, B. Fowler, M. Whalen, P. Klimko, W, Roberts, ¥. Hare. O. Tremblay, T. Sarar, J. Balich, A. Kampula, W. Altenen, J. Whtney, R. Barrett, P, Hede, M. Sivytly. In a special edition issued this afternoon the Timmins Citizen comments on what fit terms 2 "source of aggravation," the reference being to the reluctance of Hollinger officials to make any definite statement on the disaster. The: paper charges that, while "Hols linger mine has always had a rep= utation for elusiveness, the fea- ture was over-worked this week= end, when it actually held back reports which might have been bad things been more thoroughly organized." Continuing, the Citi zen says, "This is not hearsay, ey» en deaths could have been reports ed Saturday night, yet relatives here were kept in ignorance of the fate of their loved ones. This Was true, even at Sunday moon, when. yet no official news came from the powers that be." According to this local paper a "veil of secrecy was drawn across the atmosphere very shortly after the arrival on the scene. of the General Manager. The entire staff from the top down acted od and on the sight of a re- porter or a news era citize close up like the Bi] clam." Up to noon today mo official statement had been issued at the mine, although Noah Timmins. president of the , last evening promised this would be forthcoming today. Today workers succeeded fim sending two more bodies to the surface, those of P., Sede and M. Swythy. Coroner Montgomery expressed the opinion that the remaining bodies would be found during the day and brought to | the surface. 4