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Oshawa Daily Times 1he Oshawa Dail Daily Reformer OSHAWA, ONT. ARIO, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1928 10 Cents a Week; 2 Cents a Copy. EE ------------ -------- TEN __TEN PAGES EL cP ok i. EEL "PROBE INTO HOLLINGER DISASTER OPENS AEROPLANE FOUND BUT PILOT LOST No Trace of Body of Harry Brooks as Craft is Towed Ashore WING WAS TORN OFF Only One Boat Able to Reach Wreckage in the Heavy Seas (By Associated Press) Sebastian, Fla., Feb, 27.--The Flivver plane which. disappeared the "Atlantic Ocean Saturday night off Melbourne was towed ashore near here this morning. No trace was found of the body of Harry Brooks, who was piloting the plane when it disappeared. The plane DUPLICATES HIS BROTHER'S DONATION R. 8& McLAUGHLIN Who, it was announced today, has donated ~ $1,000 to Oshawa Chamber of Commerce with a similar amount annually, dup- licating the generous contribu- tion of his brother, G, W. Me- Laughlin, was badly damaged. One wing had been entirely torn off by the waves, and the fabric of the other wing was stripped. The propeller was broken and tne fuselage wrecked. Searchers today based their hopes of finding the little aero- plane of Harry Bruoks on the wing tip which emerged into sight fromr the wave tossed sea for a few hours, then disappeared again. The plane fell into the ocean off Mel- bourne with its pilot late Saturday. Such craft as were available here could not withstand the heavy seas and only one boat was able to ap- proach the wreckage. VOICE TAKEN AS GLUE T0 SLAYER Slain Woman's Employer Received Call and Recalled Peculiar Tone (By Associated Press) Somerville, N, J., Feb, 27.--The peculiar huskiness of a voice may be the clue that will lead to the arrest of the slayer of Miss Mar- garet Brown, New York governess, who was burned to death near here one week ago. This clue was giv- en authorities by Mrs, James Gil- lespie, Miss Brown's employer, wno said she recalled answering a tele- phone call intended for the slain governess and commented at the time an the peculiarity of the voice, DIRIGIBLE SOUTH OF CUBA AND ON WAY TO THE CANAL ZONE (By Associated Press) 'Washington, Feb, 27.--Sailing over southern waters in her non- stop flight from Lakehurst, NJ, to the Panama Canal zone, the air- ship Los Angeles reported to the navy department at 10.07 o'clock today that she was three miles off South Negril Point, Jamaica. This would place the big ship 612 miles from her destinat'on, She took the air at Lakehurst at 6.15 yesterday morning, and so far as " reports given out by the navy have shown, the trip has been unevent- ful. 'Washington, Feb. 27.--The Dir- igible Los Angeles was south of Cuba. and proceeding on her way to the Canal zone at 6.40 a.m. to- .day, the Navy Department was in- formed by radio from the craft. MAJOR HUGH BELL HERE TUESDAY SURE Major Hugh Bell, Secretary of St. Catharines Chamber of Com- merce will be here tomorrow and will address the workers' luncheon at Welsh"s at noon, according to a wire received by Gordon Conant this afternoon. Major Bell will ar- rive on one of the early trains from Kingston, where he is speaking to- day. He will be met at the depot by Gordon Conant and other mem- bers of the Early Bird Club. G0'T0 MEET LINER AVIATORS [0ST Walter Hendricks and Dave Staggert Left Saturday-- Unheard of Since (By Canadian Press) New York, Feb. 27. -- A flight in freezing cold of Saturday after- noon by a pilot and passenger who wanted to meet the incoming liner and wave greeting to a wom- an passenger, today was believed to have added two more name's to the sea's roll of missing fliers, 'The two missing men are Walter Hen- dricks, professional pilot, and the passenger is believed to he Dave Staggert, address unknown. They took off from Curtiss Field, L.I, Saturday afternoon with a four- hour gasoline supply and nothing has been heard of them since. A search by afr and water today had failed to bring any trace of them or their plane. BUFFALO MAYOR RAIDS GABARETS In an Effort to Prevent Girls Patronizing Such Places (By Associated Press) Buffalo, N.Y., Feb. 27.--En- forcement of the edict against girls drinking and dancing in cabarets was carried out by Mayor F. Sch- wab in person early today, when he visited two all night cabarets, ejected the patrons and tore down the licenses from the walls, The mayor, accompanied = by police, broke down doors when refused admittance, stopped orchestras, drove out all attaches, then ques- tioned girls found in the places be- fore permitting them to leave. Samples of beverages found behind the bars were taken. PRINCE HENRY HURT, THROWN FROM HORSE (By Canadian Press) Melton, Mowbray, Eng., Feb, 27. --Prince Henry, third son of King 'George, was heavily thrown from his horse while hunting with Quorn hounds today. He injured his lez and collar bone, but made light of the accident. It was stated in official quarters, after the prince had received medl- cal attention, that his injury was to the left leg and was not of a serious nature. London, Feb, 27.--London Star today says that Prince Henry, the third son of King George, was in- jured today when thrown from his horse while hunting with the Quorn hounds near Hoby. His in- jury was stated not to be serious, but the Prince was taken to Bag- dale Hall for attention. Premature Spring in Southern England and Northern France, But Southern Europe is in the Grip of Semi-Arctic Weather (By Canad London, Feb. 27--With southern England and north- ern France enjoying a prema- ture Spring, several parts of morthern Europe and Asia Mi- nor teday were in the grip of seml- Arctic weather. A severe sto sopt Trr'ey and show" ed ov signs of abatinz. The land and sea communications ian Press) were disrupted. Jerusalem was under a deep snow which also covered a large part of. Ju- dara. Bulgaria and adjacent countries in the Balkans were in the grip of a wild snow- storm. The Island of Malta was swept by a fierce and chil- ly gale and mafl boats held up. $9,650 TOTAL FOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE First Luncheon Today Shows All Teams Hard at Work GOOD START MADE Membership Drive Reports Show Great Activity-- Speakers Coming At the combination Rotary and Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Welsh's Parlors today, the captains of the various teams made their re- ports and when these were entered on the big blackboards and added to the returns from the Activities Fund and Foreign Cor- porations Committees it was found that the total amount pledged to date had reached the magnificent total of $9,650. The details of returns by the various teams are given below and the reports of the two General Com- mittees mentioned also appear elsc- where in this issue, At the luncheon today the palm for the largest return went to Ewart Al- ger's team and in token of their splendid report they were given the privilege of a drink of grapejuice out of Gordon Conant"s loving cup which is to be presented at the end of the campaign to the team making the best total showing. Major Lecky's division 'vas treated to a box of ci- gars in recognition of having the lar- gest number present at the luncheon, Inspirational addresses were deli- vered by the. General Chairman, G. W. McLaughlin, and the Vice-Chair- man, G. D, Conant. The report for the Foreign Corporations Committec was presented by Frank Reddin, and the organizer, Jas, Blythe, gave fur- ther instructions to the canvassers, Mr, Conant announced that Major Bell, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce of St. Catharines; Leon Fraser, head of the Ontario Tourist Bureau; Brig.-Gen. Mitchell, of the School of Practical Science, Toronto, and Mr, Stevenson, of the Chamber of Commerce, Peterboro, were ex- pected to address other luncheons during the week. The returns reported at noon to- day are as follows: Division 1--Major Lecky Team 11 Capt. Spry. 12. * McTavish ,. Eastman Crary nsssseesses . 215 4" 3 " Division 2--Major Hodgine Team 21 Capt. Henry ....... 22 * Mathison Creighton Karn .... " " 23 " 24 Division 3--Major Jacobi Team 31 Capt. Elliott 32 "* O'Neil 33 Hart 34 ANNiS siessneanes " 150 175 " sessssssnane " " 4--Major Moffatt Team 41 Capt. Burns "42 Alger Dixon Beaton . Sales Army Activities Fund ..... Foreign Corporations Grand Total 'DAME ELLEN TERRY LONDON ACTRESS, IS 80 YEARS OLD (By Canadian Press) London, Feb. 27.--The eighti- eth birthday of Dame Ellen Terry, actress today was treated by papers almost as if it were a national event. In a message to the Daily Express, Dame Ellen says, "A mer- ry heart goes all the way" and pro- ceeds, "perhaps that is why I have managed to jog on for eighty years. I am a little tired now, but not too tired to smile at kind friends who have not forgotten me." SUNDAY AFTERNOON THEATRE SERVICES The second of the series of Sun- day afternoon theatre meetings be- ing held under the auspices of Cal- vary Baptist Church was addressed vesterday at the Regent Theatre by Rev. W. J. H. Brown, Pastor of Annette St. Baptist Chureh, Tor- onto, There was a good attend- ance and Mr. Brown's address was much appreciated. Next Sunday afternoon the speaker will be Rev. W. Frank Mesley. pastor of Oakwood Baptist Church served overseas and who is now | one most promising of the young i preachers In Toionto. problem Toronto, a young man who r in the 'year. Snapped at His Desk - No. 1 HIS WORSHIP, M Alias "Smiling Bob," as he was in Laughlin at the Early Bird Breakfast this morning, Mayor Preston was snapped as he was seated at his desk checking over the first reports from his sales army in the Chamber of Commerce mem- bership drive which opened today. but that was not his fault, He selected this city as his place of ago residence about ten years been a member of the City Co entered upon his third term as AYOR PRESTON [COMMISSION NM TO VISIT MINE WORKINGS WHERE 39 MEN LOST LIVES | John Knox, Ass Assistant Gen-| eral Manager, is First to Testify at Investigation Into Fire at Mine Near Timmins | Sito COMMISSION troduced by Chairman G. W. Me- Bob was not born in Oshawa and since that time he has uncil for a few years, now having the city's chief magistrate. Electrical Ex Investigate Fuelless Motor Just Completed BUILDING DAMAGED BY WATER AND SMOKE (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Feb, 27-----Heavy damage by water and smoke to stocks of merchandise resulted when fire broke out on the fourth floor of a grocery ware- house on Front Street today. Five sprinkler heads were set off by the heat, The damage had nct been estimated for hours after the blaze, which did practically no damage to the building. UNSKILLED LABOR A Blt: PROBLEM Conditions Generally About| Normal --Building is Hold- ing Up Well The unskilled transient from outside points is still the chief of the city employment office, states Mr. G. Hamilton, man- ager. Conditions in general are about normal or even a little bet- ter than normal in some lines, the most active demand being for elec- tricians, plumbers, steamfitters, bricklayers and other men of the building trades. Building in the city has continu- ed almost uninterrupted through- out the winter, and almost all of the applications in these lines have been filled. Carpenters are the only surplus workers, and the con- dition in this department has only existed for a few days. Men have come to this city from as far west as Winnipeg, as far east as Quebec, and as far north as Cochrane looking for 'work. Oshawa is well advertised as a pro- gressive city, but unskilled men who come here are invariably dis- appointed, and will continue to be until outside work for the unskill- ed man opens up in the spring again. A considerable number of men drift in from Toronto, in the hope that they can find a job, then go back to that city the next day, in most cases. There is at the present time a shortage in fully experienced cook- generals, particularly in the wom- en's department. A surplus of workers prevails, however, in the casual or day worker, but the de- mand is expected to far exceed the supply as soon as spring house- cleaning commences. Farmers of the district are just beginning to ask for men for thelr spring work, and more applications are expected to come in soon. They want men who are adept at milk- ing and plowing, particularly. Feb- ruary is zenerally the quie'est month of the year, but it is ex- pected to keep up with the general average of December and January, when 2bout a hundred or more men w placed in this city than corresponding months of last ner perts to Twi Come Under Many Crit- sical Eyes as Soon as Les- ter J. Hendershot, 28. Year-Old Inventor, Ob- tains Patent -- Is Describ- ed as a Generator IS COLLECTOR OF ENERGY Hendershot' 8 Invention is Likely to Revolutionize Motor World--The Force That Turns Motor is Same That Pulls Needle of Com- pass, Namely Magnetic Force (By Canadian Press) * New York, Feb. 27.--The Hen- dershot "fuelless motor" was {in New York today to be put under! the critical eyes of electrical ex- perts as soon as the patent could be obtained. It has already mys- tified several men familiar with electricity, Major Thomas G, Lam- nire, commandant of Selfridge Field, Mich.,, said at the hotel where he and Col. Charles Lind- bergh are staying. The army of- ficer, who said his only knowledge of electricity was what he learned in his first year at West Point, de- scribed the ""Fuelless Motor" as a generator. He said the invention, which he called an energy collect- or, gathered out of the air "power which Hendershot says he believes is the energy generated by the ro- tation of the earth on its axis and around the sun." Pittsburg, Feb. 27.-- Lester ¥ Hendershot, 28-year-old invento whose fuelless motor has gained Dat terest among the aviators, wants the "Humbug" eliminated from re- ports on his invention. "Make it clear to the world," he said, in commenting on stories giving yark ous descriptions to his crea "that radio and its allied ation: mena have nothing to do with my motor." The foree that turns my motor is the same force that pulls the needle of the compass around, and there is nothing mysterious about that. I found that with a pre-mag- netized core I could set up a mag netized field that would indicate true north, but I didn't know just how to utilize that in the compass I set out to find. In continuing my experiments I learned that bu cut- ting the same line of magnetic | force north and south I had an indicator of true north, and that by | cutting the magnetic field east and | west I could develop rotary mo- | tion." Ottawa, Feb, 24.--An intimation that he, together with several other members sitting on his side of the House, would vote against the bud- get was conveyed today in the House of Commons by J, 8S. Woods- worth. when the Labor member for Winnipeg North Centre expressed his disapproval of the reduction in te income tax rates. IS IMPARTIAL Will Attempt to Ascertain Cause of Fire and Fix Re- sponsibility Counsel for All Parties Permitted to Conduct Cross-exami- nation (By Canadian Press) Timmins, Feb, 27.--~With every prospect that proceedings will last at least a week, according to Mr. Justice Godson, the Royal Commis- sion enquiry into the Hollinger dis- aster of February 10 opened be- fore his lordship here today. The greater part of the morning ses- sion was occupied by evidence of John Knox, assistant general mau- ager of the mine, who related in detail the duties of different high officials at the property. That commission is an impartial one, "and not an emotional tri- bunal", was stressed by Judge T. E. Godson, Royal Commissioner, at the opening of the investigation, in which 39 miners lost their lives. After reading his commission, Judge Godson said that his objtect was to find the cause of the fire and fix the responsibility if pos- sible, His honor hoped it was real- ized that the commission is an impartial one; knows no individual once the enquiry {is over; and knowing only facts will make a finding on facts. The commission would pursue its objects not in vindictive moods but in an effort to protect the public and do justice to all concerned, his honor added. Peter White, K.C.,, Counsel for the Commissioner, paid tribute to the bravery displayed by all in the work of rescue and of extinguish- ing the fire. W. M, Gordon, Halil- eybury lawyer, stated he was pre- pared to lend every assistance. There was no question of trying to embarrass anybody. The miners, whom he was representing, were determined to find out the cause of the disaster and fix the respon- sibility if possible, and also to provide safeguards for the future. John Knox, assistant General Manager of the mine, was the first witness. He said he had been at Hollinger for three years, He sald that he went underground once a month probably. A. F. Brigham, General Manager, went very seldom and C. G. Williams, General Superintendent three times a week, A. W. Young, As- sistant Mine Superintendent, had ! charge of filling the stopes and qf the so-called scaling of the scopes. This afternoon it is proposed to visit the underground workings where the fatal fire originated, and to inspect a section of the mine most affected by the confla- gration. The procedure adopted before the Commission is that Pe- ter White, K.C,, its Counsel, is to examine all witnesses-in-chief and he is to have the opportunity to cross-examine in the case of testi- mony that may be introduced and of which he has no previous know- ledge. Other lawyers, W. A. Gor- on, for the men, and A, G. Slaght, 'K.C., for the Hollinger, will cross-examine in that order. PLANNING FLIGHT U.S. TO ENGLAND (By Associated Press) Jersey City, N. J., Feb. 27.-- From Droyer"s Point to Croydon. Eng., alone in a small biplane is the flight planned for late in Ap- ril by John Wilson, 21. Wilson hopes to be the youngest trans- Atlantic airman. His biplane is a 356 horse-power. It can carry 175 gallons of gasoline and has a maxi- mum speed of 85 miles an hour. SOCIAL SERVICE COUNCIL TO MEET IN BRANTFORD The Social Service Council " Ontario are calling a meeting to discuss relief problems, to be held at Brantford on Wednesday even- ing. Miss B. E. Harris, the sen- for city nurse, will represent Osh- awa at the conference. Judge Harkness who recently addressed , the Rotary Club on social organiz- ation and health problems, will address the meeting, SAYS ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE DUE TO CELL MATE'S ANNOYANCE (By Canadian Press) Tottenham, Ont., Feb, 27.-- George O'Neil, farm hand, held as a material witness for the inquest into the deaths of Asa Robertson and Mrs. Ruth Martin, said today that annoy- ance by a fellow prisoner prompted his attempt at suic- ide in the jail cells here some weeks ago. O'Neil is recover- ing and probably will be able to testify when the inquest is opened March 1, Robertson and Mrs. Martin were burned to death in a barn fire, On the nigh¢g O'Neil inflicted knife wounds on himself, An intoxicated prisoner was in the next cell. EARLY BIRDS AT 0. OF CG. BREAKFAST Sales Army All Pepped Up for Drive to Secure 400 Members Surely no real Colonel of a real army could have wished a better re- sponse than that given Col. Bob Preston of the Chamber of Com- merce sales army to his invitation to the "Early Bird Breakfast" at Welsh's Parlors this morning. Many of those present are in the habit of getting down to business at a fairly early hour. Of course, they were used to it. Others liked it because of the novelty of the experience, But whether they liked it or not they were on the job with healthy appe- tites and also a determination to put over the Chamber of Commerce mem- bership drive in a way that will show the city and the country at large that Oshawa is on the map. The splendid leadership being given the campaign by Mr. G, W, Me- Laughlin is no doubt an important factor, as was evidenced by the hearty applause given him when he arose to speak. Mr, McLaughlin is a veteran salesman himseli and an experienced leader of men, and he must have been proud of the sales army that Col. Bob Preston and his Majors have rallied for the member- ship drive as they gathered around the 'reakfast table this morning, It is evident that there is going to be keen rivalry between the four di- visions under Majors Hodgins, Jacobi, Lecky and Moffatt, as well as be- tween the groups of Lieutenants un- der the various Captains, A large blackboard has been prepared and on this will be chalked up each day the returns as they come in. Mr. McLaughlin, the - General Chairman, has very kindly offered to provide a suitable prize for the indi- vidual who secures the greatest num- ber of memberships and Gordon Con- ant, the Vice-Chairman, will present a loving cup to the team that secures the greatest number. This cup will be suitably engraved with the name of the team and will grace the Cham- ber of Commerc: office as a mem- ento of the membership campaign. Just by way of a little friendly com- petition from day to day a box of ci- gars will be presented at the lunch- eon each day to the team making the highest report for that day. It is doubtful is ever a campaign in any community commenced under more auspicious circumstances and with a better augury for success than the Chamber of Commerce campaign in Oshawa and the leaders of the movement are confident that the re- port from day to day will show that Oshawa citizens are strongly behind the Chamber of Commerce plan. HINKLER ARRIVES AT HIS HOME TOWN Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) Sydney Australia, Feb. 27.-- Bert Hinkler, Australian flier, ar- rived at his home town of Bunda- berg Queensland, today from Long Reach. FIVE TRAIN BANDITS ARE IN CUSTODY Only Two Are Missing Out of Seven Implicated in Holdup PART OF LOOT FOUND Ringleaders of Gang Whe Staged $133,000 Robbery Among Those Caught (By Associated Press) Chicago, Feb, 27.--Twentye four men and six women are rested by police as implicated, in the $133,000 Grand Trunk mail train robbery Saturday were turned over to J. P, Ald. rich, Chief Post Office Inspec- tor, today. Four others were sought, Only two of the men had confessed actual participa- tion in the hold up, and only $17,125 of loot had been ree covered, Aldrich said. The men and women were ordered lodged in county jails in near by counties, Aldrich said he ine tended to seek indictments toe day or tomorrow. Chicago, Feb, 27, -- Police to- day announced the solution of the $133,000 mail train robbery at Evergreen Park Saturday, the am rest of seven bandits and the res covery of a large part of the stol en money, William O'Connor, Deputy Commissioner of Police, after spending most of the night on the case, said he would turn over to the postal inspectors for prosecution' these men -- "Limpy Charlie" Cleaver, at whose home was found $17,125 and $600 in bonds; William Donevan whom police say plotte throbbery with Cleaver; William Carmody, Ane relo Francisco, and Joseph Lamm, the latter the proprietor of a pool room where members of the gang were said to have gathered, . é Jo PERISH IN THEATRE BLAZE Motion Picture House in For. iago, Italy, Totally Destroyed (By Canadian Press) Moriago, Italy, Feb. 27,--~Thirty« five persons are known to have per- ished in a disastrous fire which swept a local motion picture thea- tre today. A large number of pers sons were injured. The fire, which burned the entire theatre to the ground, started in the project- ing room, LOSS OF $125,000 IN AMHERST FIRE (By Associated Press) Amherst, Mass.,, Feb, 27.--Fire due to an overheated furnace de- stroyed the Nash block, a business building in the centre of the town, early today, with damage estimated at $125,000. The fire was discov- ered by a telephone operator in an adjoining building. GRADS WIN TWO MORE HOCKEY GAMES (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Feb. 27.--A special cable to the Toronto Daily Star today says that the Varsity Grads, Canada's Olympic Hockey repre sentatives, won two International hockey games over the week-end. They defeated Switzerland 12-1 Saturday and at Berlin yesterday defeated Germany 12-2, They play Paris next Sunday. WEATHER Westerly winds fair and com- Jaratively mild today and Tuesday. 16 Chinese Fined $10 and $7 Costs The sixteen Chinamen charged with gambling contrary to the Lord's Day Alliance Act, and re- mapded until this morning for sen- tence 'appeared before - Police Magistrate A. F. Hinds today, and were each fined $10 and $7 court costs. Mr. J. P. Mangan, who de- fended the Orientals, intimated that an appeal would be entered against the judgment delivered by J the magistrate, For Gambling The charge arose out of a raid made by the police a few weeks 2go on a Bond street home, where it was alleged all the evidences !that gambling had been in progress had been found. Mah Jong and dominoes, and other games were being played in the front rooms, while the main body of the crowd were in a back room, and they were adiudged to be the culprits