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The Oshaw . ° 1he Oshawa Daily Retormer a Daily Times VOL. 3--NO. 69 Dar Encare Semdurs and Pie tiinenre | OSHAWA, ONTARIO, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1928 10 Cents a Week; 2 Cents a Copy. FOURTEEN PAGES DEATH PENALTY IMPOSED ON KINGSTON MAN SIR W. CLARK 1S WELCOMED 0 DOMINION Great Britain to Canada Pays Official Visit MUCH PLEASED Work Will Prove Most Fascinating, Says Sir William By Canadian Press Quebec, Sept. 22.--Canada late this morning welcomed to her shores the first High Com- missioner for Great Britain to be appointed to the Dominion, Sir William Clark, tall, slim and alert, Sir William in the most courteous terms declined on his arrival here to express an opine jon on any subject savoring of controversy. Shortly after arrival, the British High Com- missioner left for Ottawa where he will be met by Hon, Ernest Lapointe, acting prime minister. 'First and foremost," Sir William declared, though, "l am glad to be in Canada, From any point of view that almost goes without saying, but | am very glad, indeed, to find ny self on your shores and really about to begin work, "As to the work itself, surgly there could be none more fas- cinating, "My function will be to be an additional channel of comm cation between the government of Canada and, the Biitish. gov-, ernment in London, two gov- ernments serving equally the same King and governing na- tions within one and the same Empire," ALLEGED LEADER OF GANG ARRESTED Seventeen Year Old Girl is Found With $13,000 in Jewels (By Associated Press) New Yor, N.Y., Sept. 22--With $3,- 000 in money and jewelry concealed in her hat, Anna Kaledye, 17, was ar- rested early today as the leader of a gang of four armed men shortly before they held up and robbed a card party in a bronx apartment, NO QUOTA RULING LIKELY IN CANADA Ottawa, Sept. 21.--Although the application of a quota law in connec- tion with non-British immigration was discussed by the Parhamentary committee on agriculture and colon- ization last session, no recommenda- tion in that regard was contained in their report. 'This was pointed out by officials of the Department of Im- migration today in connection with a resolution presented at the meeting of the Social Service Council of the Anglican Church at Hamilton yester- day, by Canon D. W. Vernon, gen- eral secretary, The resolution urged the desirability of limiting immigrants from non-preferred countries of Eur- ope to "a reasonable proportion of the British immigrants admitted dur- ing the previous year." "It is inevitable that the matters of policy defined by the findings of the committee should not be favorably received in all quarters," an official of the department stated. Evidence was, however, heard from all sides and it was thought that the committee's Winnipeg, Man., Sept. 28.-- "We see developing here a vigorous and varied civiliza- the departure of the party, for a farewell message to the West of Canada, Parliamentarians Impressed with Canada's Development (By Canadian Press) "We have all fallen in love with this country and regret to leave these fertile plains and bright stimulating air. We all foresee a wonderful ions of first pioneers, We be- future, even beyond the vis. lieve the country is moving along tht right lines and it is only a matter of time until the ambitions of the most far seeking are accomplished." \ INFANTILE PARALYSIS IN WINNIPEG SHOWS SPLENDID DECREASE (By Canadian Press) Winnipeg, Man, Sept. 22--A de- crease in the number of infantile paralysis victims here during the past week was reported by city health au- thorities today. This week there were 30 cases re- ported to the health board as com- pared with 40 of the previous week. PORT PERRY FAIR 70 BE EXTENDED 70 THREE DAYS Large Crowd Attends the Annual Event Friday-- Fine Exhibits (By Staff Reporter) Port Perry, Sept, 32--Commrenc- ing next year, Port Perry Fair will be a threerday event, it was decid- ed by the directorate yesterday. The fair this year, held Thursday and Friday of this week, was such a success that it was thought feas- ible to extend the scope of its oper- ations, and next year it will be open to the public for a full two days. Exhibits at the fair this year were good In every department, states secretary Neil Sweetman, Live stock showings were equal in every way to those of former years, Shorthorns and Holsteins were pro- minent in the cattle classes, many heavy agricultural and driving horses were put through their pac- es before 'the judges, and Lelcest- ter, Horned Dorset and Shropshire sheep led in the sheep breeds shown, Poultry exhibits were excep- tionally numerous, yd In the women's tent, competi- tion was keen in nearly all classes of both ladies' wear and domestic science departments, The Port Perry district rural school fair was also held yesterday, and oocasioned much interest, The presence of the children from all of the schools included in the Port Perry division added considerably to the success of the larger fair, In the evening a splendid pro- gram was presented in the Town Hall by Toronto talent, The artists were Bob Wilson, comedian, Ada Payne, juvenile dancer who de- lighted thousands at the Women's Building at the Canadian National Exhibition this year, and Grace Bonnick and Thelma Oswin, in piano and other entertaining num- bers. All of the artists were well re- ceived by the large crowd that at- tended the concert. A muddy track prevented the running of the trotting races that had ben sceduled for yesterday af- ternoon, but Tice's dog and pony circus, secured for the fair from Toronto, provided a fine program. A midway was also carried on by a number of visiting showmen. "The directors feel well satisfied with the fair this year, and feel that the association will end the year in a fairly satisfactory condi- tion financially," sald secretary Sweetman at the close of the day's activities, In fact, the directorate had been so enthusiastic over the ss of the fair that it was de- findings were g lly pt. throughout Canada. AL JOLSON, NOTED COMEDIAN, IS MARRIED FOR THIRD TIME New Yi Sept. 21.--The Times tomorrow will say that Al Jolson, the comedian, was secretly married yes- terday at Port Chester, N.Y., to Miss Ruby Keeler, actress. They sail to- day for Europe on the Olympic, It is Mr. Jolson's third marriage » Miss Keller's first. WEATHER d cond vice-president; cided to hold it for three days next year, the opening day to be for the placing of exhibits and the last two days to be open to the public. Lawson Honey, Seagrave, is pre- sident this year of the Port Perry, Reach and Scugog agricultural so- clety, which conduets the Port Perry Fair; Grant Christie, Man- chester, is first vice-president; Wil. liam Anderson, Port Perry, is se- F. Shepherd, Port Perry, is third vice-president; and Neil Sweetman Port Perry, is secretary-treasurer. The directors are: Wm. Anderson, Wm. Real, Robt. Somerville, Samuel Farmer, Jas McKee, George Smith, John Jetfrey, F. Shepherd, Geo. Raines, Jas. Waddell, Grant Christie, E. H. Purdy, Frank Vernon, W. F. Mother Love Led to Brutal Crimes on "Murder Farm" Sought to Gratify Son's De- generate Whims -- Story Revealed Which Shows Part Mrs, Sarah Louisa Northcott and Her Son Played --Both Are Charg. ed With Murder --Clark Describes One Crime : (By Associated Press) Riverside, Calif.,, Sept. 22.-- Mother-love sogntense it led her to plot murde and assume the blame at the behest of her son's degenerate whims, today stood re- vealed as the background of the murder indictments against Mrs, Sarah Louisa Northcott and her 21-year-old son, Gordon North- cott, under arrest in Canada, Cyrus Northcott, husband and father, told the authorities yester- day that his son's desires ruled the mother and led her to take a hand in each of the several executions, Sanford Clark, 15, grandson of Mrs, Northcott, corroborated the statement and described the killing of Walter Collins, nine-year-old Los Angeles boy. He said he was forced to participate in the slaying to insure his silence, The Collins boy fell a vietim of the Northcott chicken ranch be- cause he saw'Gordon slay a man in the Mint Canyon, Clark sald, Af- ter deciding to employ an axe be- cause a gun made too much noise, Clark said, Mrs, Northcott led her grandson and son to the hen house, where three of Northcott's victims later were alleged to have been buried and where young Col- lins was sleeping, Gordon struck the first blow, then "so none of us can tell" Clark said, Mrs. North- cutt forced her grandson to strike a blow, Mrs, Northeutt struck the final blow herself, Clark sald. Mrs. Northcott then said, "If it ever comes out and gets into court put all the blanre on me, because I'm so old it wouldn't be hard to die," Clark sald. PUBLIC FUNDS TO FEED UKRAINIANS 850,000 Persons Dependent on Government Through Crop Failure Kharkov, Ukraine, Soviet Russia Sept, 22.--Eight hundred and fifty thousand persons will be fed through public funds during the coming winter in the Ukraine, the grain crop having fallen far be- low the needs of the population. Ordinarily the Ukraine is one of Russia's best granaries and in good years has wheat both to eat and to export. The Moscow government has ap- propriated 31,000,000 rubles, the Ukrainian government 10,000,000 rubles, and social service organiza- tions have begun a campaign to raise an ddditional 6,000,000 rubles to provide nourishment this winter for the stricken population, One third of the Moscow advance is a gift and the balance is a loan. ---------- WOMEN AUCTIONEERS Dublin, Sept. 20.--Ireland would seem to be an ideal country for women, according to a Free State Government report on the 1926 census, issued today. Unlike Eng- land, there are fewer women than men in the Irish Free State, the numbers being '1,465,103 females to 2,971,992 males. Women have found their way into nearly every profession and trade, There are women police, veterinary surgeons, architects, cattle and' sheep deal- ers, pig dealers and horse dealers, auctioneers and valuers,, lighthouse officials and engineers, stonecut- ters, dentists, and even one woman chimney sweep. Boe, Mrs. Gordon McKee, Mrs. A, R. Wilson, Jas. Lee, Mrs. J. Weir, Mrs. C, L. Vickery, Miss Edna Me- Thompson, James Lee, Mrs. James Kee, 13 PLANES REMAIN IN CONTEST Of Original 23 Starters, But 13 in Competition Now Seven in Class "A" PRIZES TOTAL $20,000 Leaders in Class "A" Flight Undetermined -- Charles Helman Leads Class "B" (By Associated Press) Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 22.-- Thirteen of the original 23 start- ers in the three divisions of Los Angeles to Cincinnati air races re- mained in competition today, as seven class "A" advance guard planes prepared for the days hop to Pine Bluff, Ark. Class "B" planes which left Los Angeles yseterday, were to catch up with the first section at Pine Bluff today after a hop from EI Paso, where three of the entrants spent last night. A fourth plane remained at Tucson over night. Meanwhile the two entrants in Class "C" non-stop flight, presum- ably were still up, wwell along the way toward Ohio City, where $20,- 000 in prizes has been posted for winners in the three divisions, Leaders of Class "A" flight was undetermined while Charles Hel- man, St, Paul, led in Class "B", DRIVER IS KILLED IN TAXI WARFARE Brewing for Several Days, Taxicab Hostilities Break Out (By Associated Press) Chicago, Ills, Sept. 22.--Taxicab warfare which police say has been brewing for several days, broke out carly today at a cab stand and Eu- gene Thivierge, 35, driver, was shot dead. Bernard Reichter, driver for an apposition concern, was arrested shortly afterwards, RESTRICT USE OF PRESERVATIVES IN IMPORTED FOODS Dublin, Sept. 22--The Irish Free State Department of Local Govern- ment has issued regulations provid- ing for the prohibition of the im- portation and sale of articles of food to which preservatives and other specified substances have been added. They follow the lin- es of similar regulations made in neighboring countries in conform ity with the recommendations of a committee of experts, and will be enforced by Customs and Excise of- ficers and port and other sanitory authorities. In a covering letter the Secertary of the Department says: "It has been strongly urged on the Minister that producers in this country who, being interested in the exports business, have adapted their practice to the requirements ruling in British markets would he placed at a disadvantage if the un- controlled competition of imported products were permitted to con- tinue, and accordingly the restric. tion of the use of preservatives in articles of food should become ef- fective without, delay, The Minister has been impressed with the form of this contention and has decided to apply the regulations uniformly as from October 7 next, FORMER MINING INSPECTOR BANQUETTED AT TIMMINS Timmins, Sept. 21.--Officials of all the mines of the Porcupine camp were present at a banquet held this evening at the Empire Hotel, given in honor of George Cole, late inspec- tor of mines for the Porcupine Camp, who is leaving for Manitoba to eake up the position of chief inspector of mines for that province. C. G. Williams, the Hollinger, acted as chairman, "Thomas Suther- land, chief inspector of mines for Ontario, spoke on the good work {which Mr, Cole had performed dur- ing his stay in Porcupine. I nju is lane Upsets Cable Service To The Times By Canadian Press) Marseilles, France, Sept. 22.--George Storck, Seattle flyer, who is on a flight around the world, escapad injury today when his plane turned over as he was try- ing to take off on the next lap of his trip to Corscia. The plane was badly dam- aged. DELEGATION T0 VIEW CITY HALL OFFICES Will Visit Various Ontario Cities, Commencing Next Friday WILL PREPARE REPORT Party Named at Meeting of the City Properay Committee The delegation from Oshawa to visit other cities in Ontario and view their city hall bulldings, was named at a meeting of the city property committee, when it was decided it be composed of Mayor R. . Preston, J. Arnold Thomson, of the firm of Thomson and John- son, architects of the structure, and any aldermen who are mem- hers of the city property commrit- tee, will form the delegation, The trip will commence next Friday, September 27 afd will oc- cupy three days, the aldermen re- turning to Oshawa Sunday evening, Thus they will be able to give a report, if it is deemed neecssary, to the meeting of the whole coun- cil Monday evening, October 1, The sending of the delegation was auth- orized by the council at its last meeting, and the itinerary will in- clude several Ontario cities, among which are Guelph, Kitchener, St. Catharines and other places where city halls have been erected re- cently or where the municipal buildings are modern in type, The aldermen who have already signi- fied thei rintention of taking the trip are G. T. Morris, chairman of the city property committee, John Crawford, Willlam Boddy, D, A, J, Swanson, E, Jackson, 8, Douglas, P. A, Macdonald, and G., Harman, LARGE INCREASE IN AUTO EXPORTS Ottawa, Sept. 21, --The value of passenger automobiles exported in August was $3,138,845, and in August, 1927, was $1,610,907, Freight automoile exports were valued at $1,078,068, as against $625,007 during August of last yeyar, Automobile parts exports increased from $175,849 in Au- gust, 1927, to $248,470, Angust 1928, Therg were exported 3,026 freight automobiles, as against 1,614 in August, 1927, and 7,985 passenger automobiles, eompared with 3,020 for the same month last year, 16,000 CARS OF GRAIN MOVING TO TERMINALS Winnipeg, Sept. 21--Approximate- ly 16,000 grain-filled cars were moy- ing toward ocean and lake-head ter- minals over Canadian railways today. Of this number, 1,247 were en route to Vancouver and the remainder on the way to Fort William and Port Arthur, Splendid Autumnal weather is facilitating the work of threshing and the railways are making a special effort to keep the swelling stream of grain on the move, On Thursday, 9,823,236 bushels were marketed and there were 42,015,102 bushels in store in country elevators, It is expected that in the next few days there will be a great increase in the movement to the Pacific coast since the Alberta harvesting is in full swing. Storage in Vancouver port Thursday was 1,151,958 bushels, with boat shipments of 153,000 bushels. "Happiest Girl in e Tunn Says 's Fiancee on Wa to Wed Ex-Champion in World" ftaly (By Associated Press) New York, N.Y., Sept. 22. -- Mary Josephine Lauder, wealthy financee of Gene Tunney, was on her way to Italy today to marry the retired heavyweight champion boxer. With her mother and several friends she sailed after midnight for Naples a- board the liner "Saturnia," the "hap- piest girl in the world," as she de- scribed herself, Compromise Covers Agree. ment that Disarmament Commission Shall Deal With Four Classes of Naval Vessels -- Criticism in London from Opposi- tion Papers SAY U. S. WILL BE OFFENDED Daily News Declares Sir Aus- ten Chamberlain Must Be More Innocent Than Any- one Thought if He Found Compromise Hopeful (Oale Service To The Times By Canadian Press) London, Sept. 22.--With the terms off the Anglo-French naval compromise gradually becoming known, opposition press today crit- icized it as bound to offend the United States. Advices from Geneva assert that the accord covers the agreement that disarmament conference shall deal with these classes of naval vessels, (1)--Surface ships of 10,000 tons or less armed with guns over six and up to eight inches calibre, (2)--0Ocean going submarines of more than 600 tons, (8)--Capital ship of more than 10,000 tons or armed with guns exceeding eight inches in calibre, (4)--Aeroplane carriers of more than 10,000 tons, The Daily News sald "If Sir Austen Chamberlain really found the compromise hopeful he must be more innocent than anybody thought. It gives Great Britain un. limited small cruisers, France un- America pothing she wanted, It fa almost too crude to be true," FORMER RECTOR EXPLAINS ACTION Rev. Franklyn Hutchinson Left English Parish for Canadian West (Cable Service To The Times Dy Canadian Press) Liverpool, Eng., Sept. Rev. Franklyn Hutchinson, form- er rector of Doddinghurst, Essex, went away after submitting his resignation, because he is Dritish citizen "with the British liberty to go where I like, and how I like" he declared today on his return from Canada, Rev, Mr, Hutchinson, who was located working on a farm at Brooks, Alta,, several weeks after his departure from Essex village had caused great anxiety, said le only wanted to be known as a "man among men', FLIERS MISSING FIVE DAYS, GOVERNMENT PLANNING SEARCH Winnipeg, Sept. 21--By land, air and water an intensive search for Squadron Leader A. E, Godfrey, and his three companions of the Royal Air Force, lost in the wilderness, far to the north of Edmonton, Alta, may be. undertaken immediately under the direction of the Department of Na- tional Defence, Ottawa, No word has been received from Major Godfrey since he left the town of Peace River, Northern Alberta, Sunday, piloting a seaplane en route from Vancouver to Ottawa, $1,000 AWARD FOR OLDEST MOTOR CAR Search is on for the oldest motor vehicle in America, It is In the nature of a contest under the au- spices of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce which bas offered $1,000 in prizes to the own- ers of the most ancient autos, The competition is open to all owners of cars, trucks or buses bufit prior to 1900, The winning "fron pony" will be exhibited in all its original glory at the National Automobile Show at New York In January, The contest is divided into two classes; the oldest motor vehicle and the oldest motor vehicle having the elements of modern automo- bile design, 42. -- 2 limited small submarines and gives |". Secrets Anglo-French Naval Accord Finally Being Made Public > WILL NOT REJECT THE TITLE FATHER'S NAME (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) London, Sept. 22--Young Oswald Mosley, whose father, Sir Oswald Mosley, died yesterday, is not going to reject the title despite his socialis- tic beliefs, says the Evening Star in a despatch from Nice. "It is not worth giving up, titles count for no- thing nowadays," Mosley "said. BUSY SEASON I PLANNED AT HOLY TRINITY CHURCH First Entertainment to Be Staged on Friday Next The members of the Holy Trinity Church, Court street, hope to have a busy and interesting season this winter, helping in various ways to lower the debt and the expenses of the church, which has recently been built, Their first entertain. ment is to take place next Friday, when some of the members of the Rebekah Lodge will put on their dramatic play "The Eyes of Love," which was presented at the New Martin Theatre in May and was well received. This play will be put on in the basement of the church, The cast is as follows: Carolina--Edith Evans; Gailya Barry, an adopted daughter--Eve- lyn Sanders; Reeta, a two-faced friend--B. Gillard; Burt Wade-- Len Stoneburg; Mrs, Barry--Fran- kie Branton; Lora--Eva Hastings; Judge Barry--Bob Keel; Clark-- Evans; Royal Manton--Pat Wannamaker; Jim Rankin--Bob Ireland. AL JOLSON AND BRIDE SAIL TODAY FOR LONDON AND PARIS (By Associated Press) New York, N.Y. Sept, 22.--Al Jolson, blackface comedian and his bride of yesterday, former Ruby Keeler, of Halifax, N.S., musical comery star sailed early today on the Olympic for a six weeks' honey- moon in London and Paris, ROBBERS ESCAPE WITH $3073 LOOT Raid Bank, Secure Cash and Speed Away in Car * King City, Sept. 21--Two armed, unmasked robbers entered the King City branch of the Bank of Montreal at 1240 p.m, standard time today, forced M, S. Benson, manager; his nine-year-old son, Billy, and R. Line ton, ledgerkeeper, into the vault and decamped with $3,075, mostly in bills of small denominations, The marau- ders missed valuable bonds and se- curities, as well as about $1,700 in cash in a tin box in the teller's cage, There were no customers in the bank at the time, Immediately the trio had forced their way out of the vault, an alarm was telephoned to the head office of the bank in Toronto, and City detec- tives were rushed to the scene. Every bank in the county was notified within 45 minutes of the appearance of robbers, J. H. THOMAS, LABOR LEADER, LEAVES ENG. FOR CANADA London, Sept, 21.--Rt, Hon. J, H. Thomas, British Labor leader, ac- companied by Mrs. Thomas, left for Liverpool today, en route for Canada, LAND TRANSFERS IN OSHAWA FOR AUGUST WERE $204,860.80 (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, Sept, 22.--The total land transfers for the city of Oshawa during the month of August were $204,800.80 according to figures supplied by the county registry office, The total transfers for the county exclusive of Oshawa were $126,062.43. The city thus leads the rest of the county by §78,798.37. * WILLIAMS TO PAY PENALTY DECEMBER 6 Sentence Meted Out Today to Former School Teacher IS DECLARED SANE Was Found Guilty Yester day and Sentence Reserved --Trial Closed (By Canadian Press) Kingston, Ont., Sept. 22.--~Wil- ber Williams, former school teach- er, was sentenced by Mr, Justice' Kelly today to hang on December 6 for the murder of his wife, He was found guilty by a jury yester. day of battering his wife todeath with a claw hammer in their home here on August 15, The crime for which Williams was sentenced to death was one of the most unusual in the eriminat history of the district. The pe- lice received their first notice of it from Willlams himself, who tele. poned them and calmly stated that he had killed his wife. He seem- ed at no time to be In the least concerned over tht crime or over his fate. While awaiting trial in the jail he gained several pounds, Mrs, Williams was killed. with a hammer, When police arrived at his home they found her body on the bed, with the head bad- ly beaten and near it a blood- stained hammer, The only defence offered at the trial was insanity, 'The evidence was offered by Williams' former associatec that he was a "queer" person, as well as expert medical testimony, y The doomed man was a former school taecher at Pleton, It was there that he: mret his wife, who alse was a teacher and a native of Owen Sound, About a year ago he retired from teaching and with his wife moved to Kingston, Both were ardent tennis players and welll known on local courts, FIND TORONTO MAN DEAD IN DETROIT [ ] ' Arthur Parrish, 40, Found in a Gas-filled Bathroom (By Associated Press) Detroit, Mich,, Sept, 22,--Arthur Parris, 40, Toronto, was found dead yesterday in a gas-filled bath- room of the home in which he was staying here, NEW HYDRO POWER OCTOBER 1 SURE rr ---- Ottawa, Sept, 31,~The Capadi~ an Hydro-Electric Corporation will "We could deliver 260,000 h.p, deliver to the Ontario Hydro-Ele ectric Power Commission at To» ronto on October 1st, 260,000 h.p, from its Paugan Falls power plant in Low Township This was stated by an official of the Gatineau Power Company, who said that there is no litigation in connection with that power de livery which takes place from the Paugan Falls plant via Shats Falls on the Quebec side of the Ottawa River to Toronto "This delivery of power seems to have been confused with the lesser one of 20,000 h.,p. to Ottawa and Eastern Ontario towns, which has been held up owing to objections by Hull residents to the route of the transmission line from our Farmer's plant to Remie Rapids," said the Gatinean power official. "We could deliver 260,000 h.p. from our plants to the Hydro Com- mission now, if necessary." AUSTRALIAN STRIKE LIKELY TO COLLAPSE (Canadian Press Cable via Rewpters) Canberra, Australia, Sept. 22.-- There are signs of the strike of the waterside workers collapsing, Simutaneously with the passage by the ouse of Representatives of the Transport Workers Bill, it was an- nounced today that the Interstate conference of transport and mari- time unions would be held on Mon» day when it is expected the union leaders will resolve to instruct the waterside workers at all Australisn ports to resume work,