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The Oshawa Daily Times 1he Oshawa Daily Reformer VOL. 3--NO. 352 "Ban Econ Sundavs and Publis Hshwars | OSHAWA, ONTARIO, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1928 10 Cents a Week; 2 Cents a Copy. FOURTEEN PAGES FLOAT OF PLANE CLUE TO AMUNDSEN'S FATE Quebec C.O.C. Representatives Given Royal CNR. HEAD INTERVIEWED IN LONDON Says "Crazy Notion" That British Settlers Not Welcome Here PREFER BRITISH Do Not Want Communists ~Can Earn Good Living If Willing to Work -- '(Cable Service To The Times By Canadian Prses) London, Sept. 1,--What he de- scribed as a crazy notion that Brit- ish settlers were not welcomed in Cahada was ridiculed by Sir Henry Thornton when interviewed here tdday, The President of the Cana- dian National Railways reached England yesterday for a brief visit, Sir Henry declared that Canada referred British immigrants if hey were physically and temper- mentally suitable. "We don't want any communists or disturbers of the peace, but only persons who are willing to live un- der Canada's laws and social system," he said. 'Any man physically fitted and willing to work can earn .a good living in Canada and there is still a possi. bility of earning fortune by in- dustry, foresight and business acu- men, CUSTOMS RECEIPTS REVEAL DECREASE Seasonable Decline, While Imports Are on Smaller Scale Customs receipts at Oshawa for the month of August show a decrease from the figures of both last month and last year, according to the re- port issued this morning at the local Customs office, Ontario street. Re- celpts in August this year were 710,194.40, as compared with $826, 58.02 in August of last year and $876,071,99 in July of this year. The decrease from last month is a sea- sonal decrease, say customs officials, who state that the decrease from last year may be accounted for by the fact that General Motors of Canada are importing less into Can- ada, and, presumably, manufacturing more in their local plants than a year ago. DRIVES INTO POLE WHILE LOOKING TO SEE IF CAR ON FIRE Leaning over in his ear to find the source of smoke issuing at the base of the steering wheel, Claire Henry drove his Ford sedan into a telephone pole just east of the sub- way near Whitby early this morn- fog. Fortunately neither he nor his companion was injured, al- though a bad accident might have occurred. The car is adjudged be- yond repair, Norwegian Vessel Picks Up Relic Identified as ~~ Part of AVIATORS TO STUDY PLAN FOR AIR MAIL ROUTE IN AUSTRALIA (Cable Service Te The Times By Canadian Press) Sydney, Australia Sept. 1.--To determine the feasibility of estab- lishing an alr mail and passenger service between Australia and New Zealand Captain Charles Kingsford Smith and Charles Ulm, co-pllots on the southern cross on its flight hop off from" here today for Christ from California to Australia, will Church, New Zealand, BUILDING PERMITS DURING PAST MONTH REACHED $205,445 Lower Than Same Month Last Year When Total Was $353,375 Building permits for the month of August in Oshawa show a de- crease when compared with the corresponding month of last year, yet show the credible figure of $205,446, The total for August, 1881, was $863,376 for 133 per- mits, heve were 92 permits issued by the city engineer's department dur tug the month, 36 of these being for new residences which will cost ah estimated sum of $106,200, The largest single item in the building program is the Oshawa Railway Company's car barns, for which a permic of $75,000 was is- sued, A peprmit for the tirst por- tion of the building of Christ Church is for a $10,000 figure, Other building projects started i nthe city during the monih in- clude 28 garages, costing $8,545, 20 alterations to buildings, at an estimate of $8,875, 1 moving of a building, at a cost of $1,000, 2 electric signs totalling $1,275, and three other buildings at a cost of $550, BLUE MARINES CLOSE SEASON AT JUBILEE PAVILION TONIGHT The Blue Marines under the di- rection of Stan Williams clos very successful season at Jubilee Pavilion, Lakeview Park, tonight. Although a few members of the band are remaining in Oshawa to organize a new orchestra, Stan Williams and the remainder of his troupe will go to Toronto where they will fill a number of engage- ments there this month, INTERURBAN TRAIN IS SIDESWIPED BY A N. Y. WORK TRAIN New York, N.«.. ..ept. 1.--A ten car interborough subway train was ide swiped by a work train on an elevated structure in Bronx early today, causing injuries to four per- sons and shaking up 75 passen- gers, 400 Balloons Released at 2 o'clock by Merchants Today Many Balloons Contained Prizes as Special Feature of Bargain Feast Days -- Hundreds of People At. tracted By Merchants' Bargains * With nearly 400 balloons being released from the roof tops of Osh- awa's aggressive stores at two 0o'- clock this afternoon, the streets of the downtown section of the eity will again be crowded with people today seeking bargains of the bet- ter kind and to watch the scramble for the prize containing elusive bal- loons. Yesterday the streets were crowded and the merchants parti- cipating in the Bargain Feast re- port business to be very brisk and the customers to be always satis- fied. Today fis visitors day with the merchants, and especially tonight, they expect to see hundreds of peo- ple from outside the city looking over their windows and entering tehir stores to make purchases of the wonderful bargains which are offered. With their stores well patronized yesterday, some of the proprietors are increasing their us- ual staff in expectation for today's activity. A popular feature of the Bargain Feast is the giving away of a gab lon of gasoline with every purchase of $5.00 worth of goods. A large quantity of gasoline has already been given away under this plan while much more is expected to. be given before the Feast closes at 11 ©'clock tonight. The information bureau main- tained by the Chamber of Com- merce has been kept busy both yes- terday and today, especially by our of town buyers, and it also expects 2 busy time before it closes fits doors topight. Seaplane ? First Definite Clue as to Fate Famous Explorer and Party of Five Who Start. ed Search for Nobile Party Obtained, NO DOUBT OF FLOATS IDENTITY Amundsen Plane Left Spitz. bergen on June 18--Float Is Picked Up Near Fugloe Islands, a Rocky Group Off Norway Port, (B) Canadian Press)' Tromsoe, Norway, Sept, 1.,--The first definite clue to fate of Raold Amundsen and five men who ac- companied him on his expedition to rescue members of Nobile Arctic party was hrought here today, It was a float from the seaplane in which the adventurers started for Spitzbergen on June 18, The relic was found by the Nor- wegian vessel, Brood. It was pick- ed up near Fugloe Islands, a rocky group off this port that is seldom approached because it 1s so danger- ous to shipping. Officers of the steamer 'Michael Sars'? and the French vessel "En- durance'" identified the float as be- longing to the Freneh naval sea- plane in which Amundsen rode with Rene Guilbaud, pilot, Lieur. Liefoetrichsen and 'tHM8~ French navy men, ELEVEN ARE DEAD FROM PARALYSIS Another Victim Added to Toll in Winnipeg Epidemic (By Canadian Press) Winnipeg, Sept, 1,--Another vle- tim was added to the death toll of infantile paralysis yesterday, bring- ing the total to 11 in Winnipeg and district since July 21 when the first case was reported, In all six new cases were 'reported yesterday bringing the total number since in- i ception of the epidemic to 88, TO WED GENE TUNNEY WHEN SUCCESSOR TO TITLE IS DECIDED (By Canadian Press) New York, N.Y. Sept. 1.--A copyrighted despatch from South Bristol, Me., in The Daily News to- day quotes Miss Polly Lauder as indicating the possibility that her marriage to Gene Tunney will not take place until his successor has won the heavyweight title relin- quished by the champion. ' "It is our belief," The News quoted her, "that as soon as Gene is really rid of the boxing title, he will be quickly forgotten. Then we can marry and live in peace. When the ceremony is performed and we are not decided as to that yet, it shall be done as quietly as possible. Miss Lauder denied she would join Tunney in Europe for the wed- dipg in Paris. SEVEN DAYS IN JAIL (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, Sept. 1.--Seven days in the county gaol was the sentence imposed upon .Geg Ray, of Bentley- ville, Penn., by Magistrate Clarke, of Pickering, yesterday when Ray pleaded guilty to a charge of driy- ing 2a motor vehicle while intoxica- It will be recalled that Ray was the driver of a small sport ear which upset on the highway near Quaker Hill, between here and Pickering last Wednesday afternoon, as it careened into the safety rail. A companion, John L. Beck, also of Bentleyville, was fined $10 and costs for being inebriated. Both tourists receives necessary funds for which he wired last evening. will remain in the gaol until Beck. AUTO AND A MILK WAGON IN CRASH E. P. Morphy, Montreal, in Accident at Harmony-- Horse Injured Coming west along the highway, a Rickenbacker automobile, owned and driven by E. P.' Mophy, 94 Vermont street, Montreal, crashed into a milk wagon, which turned suddenly off the side road at Har- mony Hill this morning early, bad- ly injuring the horse. The latter, some way or other, got its foot stuck through the wind-shield. There were five in the sedan at the time, none being seriously hurt, The car was brought into the McDonnell service station and gar- age where repairs are being made. Egyptian Is the ext to Conquor English Channel (Cable Service To The Times By Canadian Press) Folkestone, Eng., Sept. 1. --Ishak Helmi, Egyptian swimmer, succeeded in crossing the English Chan- nel today. He landed here at 1.46 p.m. 23 hours and 5 minutes after he entered the water at Cape Gris Nez, France. A huge crowd welcomed the Egyptian when he came ashore here, lining the beach and piers as he stroked his way to the harbor, His feat, accomplished after several unsuccessful attempts ex- tending over several sea- sons brought the total num- ber of Channel swimmers to 16, Three Autos and Truck are Involved in Motor Mishap Near King and Simcoe Sts Three automobiles and a Trans- port truck figured in a peculiar accident on Simcoe street south near King street at noon today, Fortunately no one was injured al- though one of the cars was preci- pitated well onto the sidewalk on the west side of the street, A G.M.C, truck driven by D. Griffiths, 25 Verdun road bearing license 43-655 was proceeding out of the alleyway next to Arnold Brothers store and according to witnesses had gained the middle of the road when a Ford sedan, coming from the north and driven by George Taylor, Ashburn came along, At this isntant a Chevrolet sedan driven by Miss K. Hezsle- wood, 97 Albert street turned out from the curbing behind F, W. Thompson's Oakland sedan, The three collided, causing Mr, Thomp- son's car to he pushed onto the sidewalk above the curbing, The truck escaped damage, YOUTHFUL WHITBY ATHLETE SETS NEW RECORD AT CN.E. (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, Sept. 1, -- Whitby should be proud of its young ath- lete Doug Maundrell, son of Mr, and Mrs, Fred Maundrell, who set a new record in the. intermediate and senior pole vault at the Cana- dian National Exhibition high school meet held yesterday, Doug cleared 10 feet, 11 and 1-4 inches according to the repois in the morning papers. He also did well in the 12 pound shot put earning third place in intermediate high school, MAN DIES AS A RESULT OF FIGHT Brother and Son Held In Toronto On Murder Charge Toronto, Sept. 1. -- Bitter feeling, police say, existing between two brothers for nearly two years caused an altercation at noon yesterday while the men were at work in the Whitworth & Restall Mattress Com- pany factory, 112 Adelaide street west, following which Frank Wills, aged 39, married, of 479 Merton street, died. His brother, Herbert Wills, aged 45, of 8 McGill street, and Herbert's son, George, aged 19, are held in custody on charges of murder. hese three men were working in the factory yesterday morning. The younger Wills, a nephew of the man dead, had just started to work for the firm. He was on the third floor with his father when Frank Wills, alleged to have been greatly disturb- ed over a report his nephew had been given work at a salary larger than he was recelying, went to the third floor. A heated exchange of words between Wills and his brother is said to have ensued. Blows Exchanged During the argument Frank fs al- leged to have taken his brother by the throat. Blows were exchanged, then both men walked down to the second floor. Here the argument was started again. Frank Wills's words, according to- his nephew George's story to detectives, were to the effect there was going to be only two of the Wills family work in the shop. He further declared young Wills would have to leave. With this, police say, the uncle and nephew in blows. In the melee, George, his father, and Frank Wills all went down in a heap on the floor. Father and son emerged and, getting up, left the building to £0 to lunch. On their return they FINED $200 FOR INTOXICATION Jack Morrison Appears for Second Offence--Raglan House Raided Jack Morrison, arraigned for the second time on a charge of being intoxicated in a public place, received a fine of $200 and costs in police court this morning by Magistrate Hind, His Worship gave the defendant a stern lecture on the nature of his offence, and severely reprimanded him for ap- paring a second time on the same charge. Frank Buckley of this eity, charged in police court this morn- ing for being intoxicated the fourth time, was remanded by His Wor- ship at the request of the defend- ant who stated that he was hay ing medical attention. The magis- trate sympathised with Buckley and arranged bail, As a result of a raid made on the premises of O, Ormiston, Rag- lan, last Thursday, by Provincial Officer Mitchell. Mr. Ormiston paid a fine of $100 and costs this morning at police headquarters. Ormiston was charged with having liquor in an illegal place, namely his garage, FRESH AIR COTTAGE WILL CLOSE SHORTLY; SUCCESSFUL SEASON An lly ful the Red Cross Fresh Air Cottage soon drawing to a close. More than 140 children have been accommodated si the opening of the camp. Of t! many have more than profited by the outi and have stored up fresh energy for the cold months. All the little ones have been chosen from conditions which required this outing to build depleted health and strength. Contributions are solicited for this needy work to meet the season's ex- penses and would be much apprec- iated by the Red Cross Society. Donations for this week have been: weiners and rolls, Sales Department, General Motors; corn roast peaches, Boy Scouts of the 4th Osh- awa Troop. . Previously acknowledged, $617.65. Ewart McLaughlin, $25; Mrs. Me- Adie, $10. Total $652.65. at is instructions of the Crown Attorney, Eric Armour, K.C., charges of murd- er were made against the father and son. They were then removed to Court street station. 8S. Gardian, a Pole, living at 79 in the he saw Frank, Wills and his nephew, George, fight- ing on the second floor. When he entered the room, he said, both men were on the floor gripping each - er"s necks. Gardian said he forward intending to separate but was told by Frank Wills to interfere. and | tically speaking, strangers. Welcome Here Visitors From Sister Province Are Much Impressed With Motor City and Hospitality Extended Premier Gardiner Who Was Guest of Honor Delivered a Powerful Address On "Canada" --Banquet at G. M. Convention Hall Attended By About 250 Including 150 In Party From Quebec--General Motors' Head Discusses Expansion and Intimates That Branch Factory: May Be Established In Quebec--Civic Wel- come Extended By Mayor Preston--Oshawa Motor Club Supply Cars For Transportation of Visitors About City--Evening Programs Printed in French, "Our highest aspiration is to remain a part of the British Empire to the end and that it may be the greatest influence for World peace and international harmony that has yet existed, Our second aspiration is to build beneath the peaceful folds of the Union Jack a Canadian Nation whose ideals will be British in that they recognize and make use of British institutions of govern- ment so far as they are applicable to Canadian conditions, and in that we recognize the British attitude toward all those who have found a haven within Canada." This was the keynote of an eloquent address delivered by Hon, James G. Gardiner, premier of Saskatchewan before representatives of Quebec Chamber of Commerce, members of Oshawa Chamber of Commerce and many other Oshawa citizens at a banquet tendered to the visitors from the sister province, in the spacious and attractive General Motors Hon, convention hall last night, Mr, Gardiner traced the history of the country leading up to the present day with a view to showing Capada's national opportunities sources. It was an outstanding occasion--¢ the visit of Quebec industrial lead- ers to the Motor City. It was also a most appropriate time for such a visit since the city is passing through a period of steady develop- ment and those from the eastern province had an opportunity of see- ing Ontario's most rapidly grow- ing city at its best, Additional im- portance was attached to the oc: casion in the fact that this party was influenced in paying a visit Lere by the prominence the city had gained industrially, and par- ticularly to the efforts of the Chamber of Commerce Which through its enterprising secre.ary, Mr, Leon Frazer, is already achieve ing certain objectives which prom- ise greater things for this city, Oshawa has always cordially re- ceived visitors, never locing an op- portunity io make those welcome who have seen fit to honor her with a visit, but probably on no former occasion has such a warm reception been extended to any party as that to the Quebec repre- sentatives and ladies who graced the city with their presence yes- terday, A Full Program There was not an idle moment in the program arranged for en- (ertainment from the time the vis- itors arrived by special train at the C.P.R, depot at 2.04 in the afternoon, until they departed shortly before midnight, How- ever, to share the honors with the Chamber of Commerce in making this event one to be long remem- pered here, is Mr, R. S. McLaughlin on behalf of General Motors, whose part in entertaining the party was po small factor in carrying out the general program, Approximately 35 motor ears loaned by members of Oshana Motor Club were at the depot ready to transport the visitohs about the city. Alter extending greetings at the depot a tour of the city was made, after which some of the plants of General Motors were inspected, The yisitors were much impressed with the great automotive indus.ry and the smooth working manner in which cars are produced. Later in the afternoon the scene of activity .urped to "Parkwood" the beauti- ful home of Mr. and Mrs. R, 8. McLaughlin, where the guests were entertained at afternoon tea, The function in the evening, in the General Motors convention hall was most impressive. Greetings were exchanged and. a spirit of fellow- ship predominated although a few hours previously, the yisitors and Oshawa representatives were, prac: n elaborate banquet catered by Mr. Joseph Welsh, who surpassed all previous efforts in this regard, pre- ceded the addresses. A rather imposing array of speakers were listed on the pro- gram including, Hon. James G. Gardiner, Hom. R. 0. Grothe, president Montreal Chamber of Commerce; G. W. McLaughlin, president of Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, who officated as chair- man; R. 8." McLaughlin, who pro- posed the toast to 'Our Guests'; Mayor R.D. Preston, who extended an official welcome on behalf of the city; 'Hon. L. A. David, provincial Secretary of Quebec; Charles Du- quette, ex-mayor of Montreal: H. H. Sheppard, president Sorel Chamber of Commerce, Quebec, and Dr. T. E. Kaiser, M.P. Num- and unlimited re- "Ye Olde Tyme Village Quartette' were interspersed with the ad- dresses, lending a delightful varia- (Continued on page 10) ET ------------ CHAMBERLAIN IS LITTLE INPROVED Too Ill to Receive French Calls on Boat at La Rochelle (B» Canadian Press) La Rochelle, France, Sept. 1.-- The condition of Sir Austen Cham- | berlain, British foreign minister, has shown little improvement on the first two days of his sea voy- age to the coast of California. He was carried aboard the steamer Or- coma at Liverpool Thursday and today, when the ship called at La Rochelle, was too ill to receive of- ficial French callers, FIND FLOAT OF A FLYING BOAT (By Canadian Press) Tromsoe, Norway, Sept. 1.--The fishing vessel, Brood, reported to- day that she had found the float of a flying boat, It is thought en- tirely likely that this may be a rel- ic of the French Latham seaplane in which Roald Amundsen and five companions were lost when they started on the expedition to rescue the missing members of the Nobile Arctic party, | |a hypothetical instance LEVINE TO START ACROSS ATLANTIC FROM LE BOURGET (Cable Service To The Times Hy Canadian Press) Paris, Sept. 1.--Charles A. Les vine has changed his mind about using England as a starting point for his attempted non-stop flight to America with Mabel Boll, he said today. He probably will take off from Lebourget. Levine mentioned the possibile ity of starting the flight today but was extremely vague, WEATHER HOUSE AT PROVING GROUND Increases Accuracy of Work at G, M, 1245 Acre Outdoor Laboratory General Motors Proving Ground, the 1245-acre outdoor laboratory where cars are accurately measur ed to find out their performance ability, has in response to a de- mand for greatep accuracy, added #8 weather house to its many in. genious srientific checking devices. Adapted, like so many of iis companion devices at the Proving Ground, to the sole task of evalu» ating precisely and impartially all makes of automobiles, the weather heuse is, perhaps the only one er its kind in the world. Unlike other observatories, this one is not a weather forecaster, but a weather "hindeaster" to use a term mse ployed by Proving Ground engine eers. It is unique, again, in tnag it includes in 'its complete equips ment a wind velocity indicator. It has heen in use for several weeks, and is now operating aay and night under the direction of skilled meteorologists, Its reports are available to all General Mo- tors divisional engineers. Here is of the manner in which the weather house assists the engineer in the precise task of measiring an automobhile's merit: The Chevrolet engineering dis vision, in checking back on ine performance of one of its "Bigger and Better" models, might find that on May 9th its gasoline con- sumption exceeded slightly that of the preceding and following days. It might be found, too, that a Wttle more water was required for the radiator and that fluctuations were noted in the speed, none of whieh effects would be discerned by the average driver, ; The Chevrolet engineers will set out to find the cause of these vari- ations. And one of the first aids they call upon is the weather re- corder. In checking back with the graphic weather records, the en- gineers might find that the wind velocity varied on May 9th between six and ten miles an hour Japan Accepts Franco-British Naval Accord as a Basis For Future Disarmament Parleys (By Canadian Press) Geneya, Sept. 1.--It was report ed here today that Japan deems the Franco-British tentative naval ac- cord acceptable as a basis for fu- ture disarmament discussions by the League of Nations preparatory disdirmament commission. The Japanese delegation decline to talk on the subject, due, it ap- peared to the fact that the replies of Japan, United States, and Italy, to whom accord was submitted for study, have not reached France and Great Britain. Great Britain's mandate over Palestine became the subject of dis- cussion at the Council of the League of Nations today after a reception of the report of the per- manent mandates' commission. [It was questioned.in the report whe- ther the agreement between Great Britain and Amir of Trans-Jordan- ja was in accord with the mandate decree as it had apparently delegat- ed the powers of legislation and administration to Amir, Lord bers rendered by the ever popular Cushendun assured the council that Great Britain regarded herself as responsible to the council for appli- cation fin Trans-Jordania of the Palestine mandate. The couneil thereupon adopted a resolution de- claring that the agreement was in conformity with principles set forth in the mandate. London, Sept. 1.--The Exchange Telegraph Despatch from Tiranh states that the Republican leaders in Albania have issued a manifesto demanding the intervention of the League of Nations and of the great powers generally against what they term, the tyranny of the mew king of Albanian, Ahmed Zogu. Premier Mackenzie King of Cans ada last night dined with Nethers lands, Foreign Minister, who #s also attending the League of Na- tions assembly, and found coms mon topic in Olympic games, re- cently held at Amsterdam, in which Canadian athletes were so well to th efore. On the previous even- ing the Canadian Prime Minister a number of the Cana- dian students now in Geneva,