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A Growing Newspaper in a Growing City VOL. 2----NO. 79 The Oshawa Daily Times 0s ateet Seniare 22d Publ Vakdare 1he Oshawa Daily Reformer OSHAWA, ONTARIO, TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 1928 COURTMARTIAL FINDS C QUEBEC MAN IS CHARGED WITH ARSON Arthur Bedard Arraigned for Series of Worst Fires in Quebec History MANY LOST LIVES Accused Enters Plea of Not Guilty and is Remanded Without Bail (By Canadian Press) Quebec, Apr. 3--More than three months after one of the worst fire catastrophes in the history of Que- bec, Arthur a Bedard, 21, of this city, was arraigned before Judge Choquette in Court of Sessions today and charged with arson in connection with fires at the Hospice of St. Char- les and St. Berchman's Academy on Dec. 15 and 16, 1927, Bedard pA ed not guilty today and was remand- ed without bail until April 5, Thirty sight lives were lost in St, Charles re. FLOOD SITUATION CHECKED BY GOLD Freezing Temperature and Cold Halts Further Inunda- tion of Farm Lands Winnipeg, April 8, -- Freezing temperatures and snow during the night combined to check the flood situation in differenn parts of Western Canada. The sudden ad- vent of cold weather from the Rockies to the Great Laks has at least temporarily removed the dan- ger of flooding of farm lands in the Pike Lake district of Northern Saskatchewan and again locked in jce a number of creeks in Bouth- ern Alberta that had threatened to overflow their banks, ee ---- STYLE SHOW AT REGENT CREATES MUCH INTEREST The style pagean being shown at the Regent Theatre the first three days of this week created an un- usual amount of interest among Osh- awa citizens last night. The stores taking part in the showing of new Spring and Summer vogues are Cinderella Shoppe and Jean Scott, millinery of Simcoe street south, A large variety of chic sports wear is on display by the mannequins, Some of the garments are from shops on Fifth Avenue, New York, and are certainly the very latest in ladies' sports wear. The newest in blues and greys are being shown and some of the ensembles arrived in this city only today. Some of the spec- ialty lines are featherweight jerseys, ensemble suits, with skirt and scarf blending. The millinery includes the latest spring chapeaus, in straws, felts and ribbon hats. These latter are espec- ally popular this season, and are causing quite a bit of comment on the street. The display so far has been of sports wear, but tonight the display will be turned to party frocks, es- pecially in the sheen models, The young ladies modelling were Miss Suzette Penu, Miss M. Calla- Terminate Fitting Ceremony Prorogues One of Quietest Sessions in Recent Years -- Only 118 Bills as Compared to 162 Last Year (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Apr. 3.--After one of the quietest sessions of recent years, lasting about seven weeks, the Ontario Legislature was pro- rogued this afternoon by His Honor Liept.-Gov. W. Ross, with fitting ceremony, One hundred and eight- een bills were presented for Royal assent, compared with 162 last year, Outstanding legislation was re- ferred to by Lieutenant Governor, important enactments of the ses- sion being measures for the pre- vention of securities frauds; deal- ing with apprentice conditions; for establishment of research founda- Ontario Legislature Will Session Today ¥en and amendments to school law and statutes, In the Speech from the Throne his Honor referred with appreciation to provision for study of the Empire marketing problems; to the efforts of the Dairy Branch of Agricultural Department, which gave impetus to the flourishing dairy industry; to the financial provision for various edu- cational services, and provision for necessary growth of Hydro Electric Commission's operations, Still greater production in the Pro- vincial mining industry is confident- ly predicted, he remarked, even though the output had reached the highest point in history, After ex- pressing regret at the loss of life in the recent Hollinger disaster he said: "I trust that the investigation injo causes and circumstances of the af- fair will result in the adoption of safeguards that will prevent such a catastrophe in future." In conclusion, His Honor said there was ample reason for confi- dence in the future, with Provincial finances on a more favorable basis. to Prepare Council Passes Strong Reso. lution "in View of Action of Board in Ignoring Opin- ion of Council re Exten- sion of Water Mains to East Whitby" -- Criticize Methods Draining, Service Extended Outside While Residents in City Have Waited for Service for Years "In view of the action of th Board of Water Commissioners City Solicitor Asked By-law to Abolish Water Comm'n p MOTOR FLUSHER FOR CITY STREETS IS AUTHORIZED Oshawa will pave its first mo- tor street flusher this year, At the regular meeting of the council last night, it was decid. od to purchase a flusher, ac. cepting the tender of General Motors, the apparatus to cost $8,185.26. It will have a ca- pacity of 1,200 Imperial gallons and be complete with spray. ing and washing nozzles, road oiling equipment and a device for filling the tank 'through a pump, This addition to tne street cleaning equipment of this city in ignoring the opin- ion of this council re the exten- sion of water mains to East Whitby, the city solicitor is here- by instructed to prepare and pre- sent to this council a by-law to repeal the pre.ent by-law re the Bpard of Water Commissioners." This motion, sponsored by Alder- men Swanson and Crawford and passed after discussion by the coun- cil, was made at last night's session of the City Council following the re- port of Mayor Preston that the Board of Water Commissioners had decided to extend water mains into East Whitby township. The council has repeatedly expressed its opinion that this action should not be taken, and in March passed a resolution empowering Mayor Preston to strongly oppose the move in the meetings of the Board. Several aldermen gave instances of streets within the city that have waited for a considerable time, even for several years. Alderman Swan- son reminded council that the city has paid for the plant and mains for years and have to maintain them; the Water Commissioners want to give the suburbs "city conveniences without city cost." A man can live outside the city, paying less taxes, yet get ev>ry conveniences the city offers, "It is time for a showdown on this question," he concluded. The action of the Board, as out- lined by Mayor Preston, was to in- struct the city engineer to prepare the st arrangements possible with East Whitby township for extending water mains into that municipality, which, as he said, was a definite step ghan and Miss Marjorie Sprentnall. Faces a Charge Here of Carrying Concealed Weapons Harry McCoy is Alleged to Have Asked Oshawa Man to Help Him "Pull OF a Job" -- Remanded Until Wednesday for Investiga- tion Because he asked an Oshawa pan to help him "pull off a job" p this city last night, Harry Me- jay faced Magistrate Hind in po- fice court this morning on a charge if carrying concealed weapons. He vas remanded until Wednesday, bpril 11, to enable the city police lepartment to further investigate he case. It is said that McCay, while in 8 poolroom in the city early last eve- ying, approached a local young nan and proposed that the com- Rit some act during the might and jot a little easy money. The man fused, and the story went the rounds, finally reaching the ears of a watchful constable of the city force. McCay was trailed through two or three poolrooms, and mo- ticed to be acting in a suspicious manner. When he was apprehend- ed a revolver was found om his person, and he was securely lock- ed in one of the cells of the city police station. In police court this morning he was represented by S. Douglas of Swanson, German & McKenzie, and remanded in custody until next Wednesday. In the meantime an effort is be- ing made to see whether this man has been connected up with any other misdeeds. A. R. Belfry, who was held up in his drug store Sat- urday, was, it is understood, asked to view the prisoner and identify him, if he could, in connection with the hold-up. No charge of robbery has as yet been laid against the man, however. City police of- ficers say that he has appeared in court here on previous occasions, however, and a strict watch is be- Id be a valuable asset to the city during the spring, sum- mer and fall months, in extending the mains outside the city limits. "It is a foolish move," was the mayor's comment. The city will soon have to sustain a big cx- pense to install additional pumps to maintain an adequate water supply cost $25,000 to $30,000, and East capital expenditure, "It is very impractical," said Ald- erman Stacey. "What will it profit this city to get a few dollars for water service and lose ten times as much by encouraging building out- side the city limits?" He thought the Water Commission could not have thoroughly considered the mat- ter, Alderman Douglas gave an in- stance of a large number of resi- dents of Howard Avenue and Drew street who had approached him only that afternoon regarding water ser- vice, which they had been deprived of although. living in the city for years. Alderman Graves thought that the drastic action of commenc- ing proceedings to abolish the Wa- ter Commission should be left over until next meeting, for further con- sideration, but the motion of Alder- man Swanson carried almost unani- mously, and the city solicitor will he instructed to prepare a by-law re- p ling the by-law creating the Board of Water Commissioners, and oresent it at the next council meet- ing. + MOTHER, THREE CHILDREN BURNED Father and Baby Girl Res- cued from Windows-- Home Destroyed (By Associated Press) New Bloomfield, Pa., Apr. 13.-- A mother and three of her four children lost their lives early to- day in a fire which destroyed their home. The husband and father of the victims, leaped from a second storey window and a baby girl was thrown into his arms by his wife. The flames spread so rapidly that all avenues of escape were cut off. MOTHER RECOGNIZES SON WITH GYPSIES (By Canadian Press) Syracuse, Sicily, April 3.--When a Gypsy band visited the village, Ma- ria Muscata recognized her son who had been carried off 24 years ago. He is married 10 a gypsy and wauts ing kept over the prisoner. Whitby will escape any share of this! t his mother tv go with the band, "PURE MAPLE SYRUP" IS SEIZED HERE 21 Gallon Cans Are Now Resting in the Police Station WILL BE TESTED Police Are Asked to Be On the Watch for This Liquid It may have been 'Pure Maple Syrup', as the label read, but Chief of Police Friend is skeptical. Consequently he seized about twen- ty one-gallon cans at noon today, and the two men peddling it are being held on the nomial charge of peddling without a license. About two weeks ago the city police department were instructed by the pure food inspector for this district to be on the watch for peddlers handling a liquid labelled "Pure Maple Syrup' and which is not this food product, according to the inspector. Several alleged ir- regularities + were found on the cans. For Instance, some of the cans do nol carry the name of a manufacturer, and none of them carries the weight of the contents, as required hy a recent law, Ac- cording to the peddlers themselves, the contents were "manufactured" in a factory in Torotno, the name of the manufacturer being not stat- ed on the cans; only the name of the seller in some cases, According to Chief Friend, if the contents are found by test to he not pure ma- ple syrup, the peddlers are also liable for fraud, -- SACRED CANTATA BEAUTIFULLY GIVEN "The Seven Last Words" Rendered By Simcoe Street Choir On Sunday evening a musical service. of unusual interest and peculiar fitness to this season of the year was given by the choir of ima 4 4 % : : at.all times for the city, which will! Simcoe Street United Church, un of Mr. J. H, Renwick, organist and choirmas- er. The work undertaken and so beautifully sung was the famous cantata, "The Seven Last Words" by Th. Dubois, In the short syn- opsis of the composition given by Mr. Renwick, preceding its per- formance the solemnity and true significance of these seven last ut- terances of' our Saviour was deep- ly impressed on the congregation, making the rendition keenly effec- tive, The chorus parts by the fine, well-balanced choir were well- sung, while the solos, all by mem- bers of the choir, were rendered with true devotional interpretative and artistic style. 'Those taking the solos were Mrs. W. A. Hare, soprano, Messrs. W, Scilley, C. Jones, H. Salmon, tenors, and Messrs. T. E .East, Geo. Flemming, and Dr. Ferrier, baritones. Mr. Leslie Unit, at the organ, and Mrs. Jack Smith at the piano,, rendered efficient service, adding greatly to the success of the occa- sion, while the earnest, conscien- fous work of the conductor. Mr. Renwick, was profoundly evident throughout the whole service. EMIGRANTS OF SHIP FORCED TO RETURN BY CHOLERA EPIDEMIC (Cable Service to The Times by ress Singapore, April 3.--With 780 emi- grants bound for South America a- board the Japanese steamer Hawaii Maru, today returned to Singapore and was placed under quarantine be- cause of an outbreak of Cholera on the vessel. Seven persons dboard the ship died from the disease and ele- ven are under treatment. WRIGHT CORP. MAKES BIG ADVANCE ON NEW YORK MART New York, April 3--A tional advance of $24 the common stock of the i der the leadership "ball" e . Earls gains in other speculative favor yids Jpud Ad Ly a large volume. HEADS Wiii.of COLLEGE. a REV. CHAS. RUPERT CARSCALLEN, who becomes the new Ontario Ladies' College at Whitby, AIR MAIL SERVICE 10 BE RESUMED From Rimouski Point Upon Opening of St, Lawrence Navigation M.A, DD, Principal of Ottawa, Apr. 3.--With the open- ing of navigation on the St. Lawr- ence about the end of this month, air mail service from Rimouski will be resumed. Last year service was confined to Montreal, Al- though one trip was made to Ot- tawa, This year, however, there will be an extension and both Ot- tawa and Toronto are included in the air mail program, TWO JAPANESE NEWSPAPERMEN (N RACE AROUND WORLD (Cable Canadian Press) Tokyo, April 3.--Two Japanese newspapermcn are starting on a race round the world. They will leave Friday, taking opposite directions, THREE BRITISH FLIERS KILLED AS ENGINE EXPLODES Service to The Canadian Press) Hong Hong, April 3.--Three Bri- tish fliers were killed today when the engine, of their seaplane exploded as they were returning to the air- craft carrier Hermes. WOMAN ASSISTS AT THE GUILLOTINE (Cable Service to The Times by ; Canadian Press) : Paris, April 3.--Madame Erlich, Service to The Times by (Cable Times by her clients, Zinzouk and Pacowski ho had been .onvicted of murder. She accompanied them to Guillotine, It was the first time in history of France that a woman assisted, 68 ADHERENTS OF MEXICAN R. C. CHURCH (By Associated Press) Mexico City, April 3.--Sixty-eight adherents of the Roman Catholic church ere under arrest today vities. Arrests were made in suburb of Coyoacan when police raided the house. GERMAN FLIERS P Dublin, April 3--A soggy, wet field and unfavorable weather held the German plane Bremen in its hangar today. The fliers are inipatiently waiting clear weather for the hop to New York. FOREST FIRES RAGE IN ARKANSAS STATE (By Associated Press Little R ck, Ark., April 3--Rain is being anxiously awaited by forest rangers and volunteer workers to- day to aid them in fighting the most serious series of fires in the state's history in its two national forests. SOLD FOR HIGH PRICE (Cable Service to The Times ian Press) London, April 3.--The original manuscript of Lewis Carroll's famous "Alice in Wonderland" 'was sold to- day to Dr. A. Rosenbach, Philadel- phia, noted book collector, for 151,- 4% pounds sterling. ls syer, assisted at the execution of ARE UNDER ARREST charged with anti-government acti- STILL HELD UP (Cable Service to The Times by i ress) ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT 10 Cents a Week; 2 Cents a Copy. TWELVE PAGES MANDER GUILTY J Actions on Several Charges Subvers- ive to Naval Discipline --Trial is Held on Board the Aeroplane Carrier "Eagle" CAPTAIN TO FACE SIMILAR CHARGES Incidents Surround Noted Dance on Board "Royal Oak" When Bandmaster Was Alleged to Have Been Grossly Insulted By Rear Admiral (Cable Service To The Times By Canadian Press) Gibraltar, April 3--Commander Daniel, who was found guilty by Courtmartial today of actions pre- judicial to discipline, was dismissed from Lis ship, the "Royal Oak," and severely reprimanded. The sentence implies dismissal from his ship, but not from service. He will remain on half pay until it pleases the admiralty to appoint him to another ship or another post, There was a solemn scene when the court re-opened this afternoon for the announcement of the decision. When Commander Daniel entered, he found his sword lying on the table with hilt towards the president of court. This gave positive indica- tion that he had been found guilty on at least one count as otherwise the hilt would have been toward de- fendant who again would he privi- leged to grasp it. The, assemblage, however, was not' left long in doubt concerning the full decision as, the judge advocate, when all was quiet, solemnly delivered the verdict amid intense silence. The defence contended that the Admiral's actions: were such as to interfere seriously with the morale of the crew since the Admiral re- buked the bandmaster and even Commander Daniel in the presence of other officers and members of crew. Testimony for the defence closed this morning, and after a short ad- journment the counsel for the de- fence, delivered an carnest plea on behalf of the commander. Prosecu- tion then followed, contending that charges of activity subversive to dis- cipline by Commander Daniel in reading the letter in the battleship's wardroom had been proved, Gibraltar, April 3.--Commandcr Daniel was found guilty by court- martial today of actions prejudical to discipline growing out of the famous "Royal Oak" affair at Malta. The commander was found guilty on all charges involving the reading publicly in wardroom of Royal Oak certain remarks subversive to naval discipline. and of reading remarks and criticisms on conduct and orders of his superior officer, Rear Admiral Collard, calculated to bring the lat- ter into contempt, Catain Dewar, also of the "Royal Oak," is scheduled. to face similar charges. The tial opened abroard the aero- plan. carrier Eagle on Saturday and dctailed testimony was introduced telling of incidents aboard the "Roy- al Oak" which formed the back- ground of controver.y between Ad- miral Collard and two other officers. Extensive testimony was introduc- ed concerning the dance aboard the battleship during which the Admiral was declared to have berated the Bandmaster and to have referred to him with opprobious epithet, The defense of Commander Dan- iel at the courtmartial being held here in connection with charges of breach of discipline brought against him and Captain Dewar of the Royal Oak at Malta, closed today, then the court adjourned to enable the Com- mander's counsel period in which he could prepare his closing speech in court. TO MARK GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY AS A BLACKSMITH Sixty years ago, at 18 Mary street, Osh 8. F. Hooper, 58 Charles street west, To- ronto, commenced his career as a blacksmith. April 9 is the exact date and om that day Mr. Hooper will cele- brate his golden ammiyersary as a blacksmith by shoeing a horse. The ceremony will be oberved at ome o'clock pre- cisely, and many friends have been javited to witness the demonstration, which will be held in the old shop, still standing after more than six- ty years of service as a black- smith shop. It will soon be moved, however, and will be Placed at the rear of 50 Bond strect. = Celebrated "Royal Oak" Subversive to Discipline Commander Daniel Faces] qc Board the TO REPAIR ROAD TO LAKEVIEW GARDENS Assurance was given by Al- derman Stacey, chairman of the Board of Works, in city council last might, that the road to Lakeview Gardens will be repaired as soon as possible this Spring, 100 joads of gra. vel have been ordered, he as- sured Alderman Harman, who made enquiry on behal of the residents of that section of the city, and these will be placed on the road as soon us it is practicable, MONTREAL HAS A YOUTHFUL MAYOR Camillien Houde Defeats Martin By 20,691 --Latter in Six Terms (By Canadian Press) Montreal, April 3.--Camillien Houde, youthful insurance man and former member of the Legislative Assembly, today is Mayor of Mont- real, having defeated Hon. Mederic Martin yesterday by 20,691 votes. Martin, six times elected: Mayor of the city, only polled 37,482 votes as compared with 58,173 for his oppon- ent, In the election two years ago Mr, Martin received 52,094 votes. Citizens decided they wanted day- light saving, A referandum on the subpect was held in conjunction with the mayoralty and aldermanic voting and those in favor of the advanced time rolled up a majority of 13,634. TWO KILLED IN AUTO FATALITY Man and Woman in Stolen Car Instantly Killed When Vehicle Turns Turtle (By Canadian Press) Montreal, 'Apr. 3--Two persons, a man and a woman, were instantly killed today when a stolen automo- bile skidded on Sherbrooke street and turned turtle. The car is believed to have heen going sixty miles and hour. The dead are Camille Van- deville, twenty and Jeannette Roy. Four other occupants of the car are held at police headquarters pending investigation into the fatality, SHIPS BATTLE STORM ON WESTERN COAST (By Associated Press) Portland, Ore., April 3.--Five ships and two. U.S. Coast Guard vessels in the north Pacific today were fight- in, the aftermath of the abating storm which made itself felt from Northern Oregon to Central Califor- STORK PAYS 58 VISITS IN MARCH; CUPID IS ACTIVE Vital statistics for the month of March show that Oshawa is not fall- ing behind in the matter of adding to the ulation, and 58 births were ao g last month. There were 18 marriage certificates issued by the City Clerk, and 16 deaths were re- corded during the month. WEATHER Strong powthient winds, show- ers tonight. Wednesday, morth- erly winds and colder. LIBEL ACTION NOT ENTERED FOR ASSIZES Notice Given, However, ths? Case Will Be Heard at Cobourg THIRD DAY Will Probably Last Two or Three Weeks With Many Witnesses Called (By Canadian Press) Port Hope, Apr. 3.--Up to the present time, the sensational libel action brought by 'General Sir Are thur Currie, former war leader, against F, W. Wilson of the Port Hope Guide and W, T, R, Preston, has not been formally entered for the hearing in the Spring Assizes of the Supreme Court which opens before the Justice Rose at Cobourg on April 16. Notice that the case will be heard has heen given by the plain. tiff but the formal entry required to give the case precedence in the docket at the Assizes is not yet in the hands of the Court Clerk, Two other cases are already doc~ ketted for the hearing and conse quently it is unlikely that the libel action will come before Justice Rose until at least the third day of the Assizes, as the cases are dealt with in order of entry. With the prospect of 100 to 150 wits nesses to be called during the hearing, it is probable that the trial will last for two or three weeks at least, necessitating the quartering of witnesses jurymen and others connected with the case in Cobourg until it is completed, Recently, D, H. Chisholm, K.C,, acting upon behalf of the plaintiff, 8ir Arthur Currie, took out an aps pointment at the office of U, T, Field, local Registrar of the Sue preme Court of Ontario at Cos bourg, for the examination of W, T. R. Preston, one of defendants in the action, at Cobourg at tem o'clock on Thursday morning. The examination of Mr, Preston, like that of Sir Arthur Currie, will be conducted before local Registrar J, T. Field in strict privacy, counsel, and principals in the case alone beng permitted be present, The appointment, served on Mr, Preston this week, orders him to produce all documents, books and material in his possession having any bearing whatever in the case, PROGRESS SHOWN ON SUBWAY PLANS Application Has Gone to the Railway Board--C. N, Preparing Plans to , Progress in the question of a subway for the Canadian National Railways crossing at Simcoe Street souh, was shown in the report of the Board of Works. An appli- cation has been sent to the Domin- fon Railway Board, and further in. terviews have been held with rep- repsentatives of the Canadian National Railways on the ques. tion. The clause relating to the sub- way was entirely a progress re. port and was accepted without comment by the council The committee, has, it states, had fur- ther interviews with officials of the C.N.R. and discussed matters of plans and costs. The railway is pow preparing more complete plans and details of estimated costs, which will be presented for consideration of the council as soon as possible, Stricken Area Refugees Arrive at Constantinople Harrowing Tales Related of Panic and Suffering -- Captain of Rescue Boat is Eyewitness of Earthquake (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) Constantinople, April 3.--Refugees from the stricken city of Smyrna where at least forty persons lost their lives in 2 devastating earth- quake on Saturday, have begun to arrive here bringing harrowing tales of panic and suffering. The first boat to quit the shattered city ar- rived .t Coustantinople today with several hundred refugees. Mustapha Bey, captain of the steamer, was an eye witness of the earthquake. "On the night of the 31st all the people of Smyrna were calmly sleep- sng when suddenly a thunderous roar filled the city, followed by a terrific quake," he said. "The whole popu- lation rushed from the swaying, brit- tle wooden houses into the graying dawn of the streets, their mnight- gowns and bare feet making a ghostly effect. Many of these pers sons wandered on the outskirts of the city, sleepless, foodless and un- clad. Sunday, when I leit, the city was regaining its calm despite the continuing slight quakes and people were roturning to their homes to try to repair the chaos. Ninety per cent. of the buildings must have been damaged "